October 19, 2006

VOL. 11 NO. 12 NEWS HEADLINES Homecoming games are set for Laurel and Delmar this weekend The Laurel and Delmar Homecoming games will take place this week.

Lineup for the Laurel homecoming parade is 5:30 p.m. Friday night with the parade scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The game between Indian River and Laurel will take place at 7:30 p.m.

The Delmar homecoming parade is at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The game between Delmar and Cambridge is set for 1:30 p.m.

PUMPKINS...AND BUGS? - Area farm market branches out. Page 3 HONORED BUSINESSMAN - Area entrepreneur is honored by the chamber of commerce. Page 4 FESTIVAL IS A SUCCESS - Largest crowd ever visits Bridgeville for annual celebration of apples and scrapple. Page 8 TRICK OR TREAT FOR GLASSES - Teens are collecting glasses and hearing aids for people in third-world countries. Page 18 FOOTBALL WINS - The Laurel and Delmar football teams each earned wins in last weekend’s action. Coverage begins on page 41.

STARS OF THE WEEK - A Laurel field hockey player and a Delmar football player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 43

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By Deborah Mitchell Auction goers arrived from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware for the estate sale of Gov. and Mrs. Elbert Carvel, held Saturday Oct. 14, at Jos. C O’Neal & Sons in Laurel. Some arrived out of curiosity, some were looking for a specific item, but most arrived with boxes in hand and an anticipation of treasure.

The hundreds of people who were present competed against absentee, phone, and 500 registered online bidders from around the world. Matthew Reynolds, currently serving in Iraq with the Texas National Guard, sent his requests with sister Lynn Parks, Seaford.

Excitement filled the room as bidding by local residents, organizations and private collectors drove the prices forward. Charlie Gerow, a Pennsylvania businessman, former Reagan campaign staffer and former congressional candidate, has been collecting political memorabilia for 25 years. Letters from President Kennedy to Carvel attracted him to the sale.

“The letters have the greatest Continued on page 11

George Venables of O’Neal’s Auctions holds up letter written by President Kennedy to Gov. Carvel. The letter sold for $900 Saturday at the auction of items from the Carvel estate. Photo by Pat Murphy

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Planning and zoning recommends that Discovery project go forward

Pat Murphy . . . . . .55

By Tony E. Windsor

INSIDE THE STAR © Business . . . . . . . . .6 Bulletin Board . . . .22 Church . . . . . . . . .26 Classifieds . . . . . .32 Education . . . . . . .38 Entertainment . . . .30 Gourmet . . . . . . . .53 Health . . . . . . . . . .13 Letters . . . . . . . . . .54 Lynn Parks . . . . . . .9 Mike Barton . . . . . .51 Movies . . . . . . . . . . .7

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Obituaries . . . . . . .28

Police . . . . . . . . . .37 Snapshots . . . . . . .50 Socials . . . . . . . . .51 Sports . . . . . . . . . .41 Tides/Weather . . . .59 Todd Crofford . . . .27 Tommy Young . . . .44 Tony Windsor . . . .57

During a recent meeting, Laurel’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave its recommendation to support development of a 480-acre sportsretail-entertainment project. The group met on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and unanimously approved a recommendation to the Laurel Town Council to allow the Discovery project to move ahead as a large parcel development, a town zoning that allows greater density and flexibility.

The parcel of land is located just off US 13 and Camp Road and is currently under review by the town of Laurel for annexation.

Though the project was supported by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the body did attach a host of stipulations on the recommendation. These conditions, according to the members, are an effort to help minimize as much as possible the impact of the project on the residents in that area.

At the beginning of the meeting, Paul Frick, Laurel Code Officer, explained that the purpose of the meeting was not to vote or to make any decisions regarding the site plans proposed for the property. The commission was simply to decide whether it supported the property being developed as a large parcel development. He said that prior to the meeting all state-

ments and comments from the public which had been hand delivered or mailed to the town about the Discovery project had been given to all members of the Planning and Zoning Commission for review.

“We are not here tonight to decide anything about site plans for this project, we are here to make a recommendation to mayor and council about whether to grant large parcel development for this project,” Frick said. “This project is scheduled to be developed in phases and each of these phases will have to come before Planning and Zoning and the Mayor and Council for review.”

Continued on page 10

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Mr. Pepper has pumpkins, and now he has bugs too!

By Lynn R. Parks Mr. Pepper’s Pumpkin Patch isn’t all about pumpkins any more. A new display at the farm market east of Laurel features bugs that owner Roland Pepper has found in his field.

“He keeps a net close to him when he is in the fields and catches what he can,” said Brian Hearn, a weed and crop science research associate with the University of Delaware in Georgetown. Pepper sends the insects that he catches to Hearn, Laurel, for identification.

“Most of what he has found is pretty normal stuff,” said Hearn. “They are all pretty common.”

The glass and wood bug cases that Pepper built has about 60 insects in them, all pinned to a board so that their wings and legs show. “People don’t usually take the time to look at insects, and to see what they look like with their wings spread out,” Hearn said. “You see a bug lying around and you just walk right by it. But in the case, you can stop and look at them, and see what they really look like.”

Visitors to Mr. Pepper’s who take the time to examine the specimens in the cases will see a redspotted purple swallowtail butterfly, a luna moth and a cabbage white moth. A stink bug and a squash bug.

Dragonflies, five different types, a scarab beetle and a potato beetle.

Perhaps most impressive is the tomato

The bug collection at Mr. Pepper’s Pumpkin Patch features insects that Roland Pepper has found on his farm.

Photos by Lynn R. Parks

sphinx, a large, moth-like creature that, suitable for this time of year, looks kind of scary. There is also a wolf spider, about 2 inches long and fierce-looking.

Hearn, 30, graduated from Laurel High School and studied horticulture at Delaware Valley College. He said that the insects Pepper has in his collection should last for years. “I still have an insect collection that I had to do in college, and it still looks like new,” he said.

FIRE PREVENTION - The Laurel Fire Department was at Paul Lawrence Dunbar School, for Fire Prevention Week on Wednesday, Oct. 11. As part of learning about preventing fires, the students got to operate the fire hose. Photo by Pat Murphy.

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‘Every organization needs a member like John Theofiles’ Owner of Skywatch Electronics and Autoworld is Laurel chamber’s business person of the year

By Lynn R. Parks When thousands of people crowd into downtown Laurel on July 4th to watch fireworks over Broad Creek, they have one person to thank for the show: John Theofiles.

“He is a committee of one working on those fireworks,” said Beverly Arciuolo, president of the chamber of commerce, which sponsors the July 4th celebration, including the fireworks. “From fund-raising to publicity, he does it all.”

Theofiles, 56, is this year’s Laurel Chamber of Commerce business person of the year. He will be honored at a dinner at the Laurel American Legion home on Nov. 6.

“John is just always there when we need something,” said Arciuolo. “We say we need, and he says, ‘OK.’ Every organization needs a member like John Theofiles.”

“I am very humbled that they thought of me for this award,” said Theofiles.

“There are so many good business people in Laurel. I am proud to be part of the business community with these people.”

Theofiles is owner of two businesses, Skywatch Electronics and Autoworld, both in Delmar. He started both businesses and has helped them to evolve to take advantage of the latest trends in electronic devices and automobile accessories.

“I have been fortunate enough to have

For your information: A dinner honoring Laurel business person of the year John Theofiles will be Monday, Nov. 6, 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion home, Delaware 24, Laurel.

Tickets, $20, are available through the Laurel Chamber of Commerce, 875-9319. enough foresight to be able to enjoy these trends at their peaks,” he said.

Theofiles graduated from Seaford High School in 1968 and attended Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown, studying electronics. His first job was with Wharton and Barnard, an auto parts store in Milford. In 1981, he bought part of the company, JGRC Auto.

At the same time that he was working on cars, he started a side business selling and installing television satellite dishes.

By 1989, JGRC Auto and Skywatch Electronics, which he started in 1980, had grown to the point that he couldn’t manage both. “They were too demanding as a pair,” he said.

He sold JGRC Auto to his employees and concentrated all his efforts on Skywatch. In 1990, he took in a partner, Tom Dunn.

Today, Skywatch, managed by Dunn, installs home theaters and commercial sound systems. The company also still services satellite dishes that it installed.

Theofiles works for Skywatch part-time.

Dinner to honor citizen of the year is set for Nov. 2 The Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce will host a banquet honored its citizen of the year Nov. 2.

The dinner to recognize John McDonnell will be held at the Delmar VFW on State Street. Tickets are $16 and must be purchased by Oct. 27.

They are available at the Wilmington Trust, the Bank of Delmarva and at the town hall.

They are also available by calling chamber representative Lisa Lloyd Ellis, (410) 742-9401.

Corrections Names of some of the people who spoke at the public hearing held by Laurel Planning and Zoning Commission on the Discovery project were incorrect in a story in the Oct. 12 Laurel Star. They are Carlos

Mir, David Yeary, Gary Sink, Randy Meadows and Leslie Studly-Carter.

A story in last week’s paper had the name of Dr. John Dykstra’s late wife wrong. Her name was Sarah Dykstra.

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Autoworld was started in 1998, when Theofiles noticed that automobile accessorizing was becoming a big trend. “In 1998, when I opened Autoworld, new car owners were spending an average of $1,100 on accessorizing their cars,” he said. “In 2002, that number had jumped to $1,800 a vehicle. That is still the prevailing direction of the industry and we are growing along with that.”

Theofiles said that Autoworld works on “thousands of cars from throughout the peninsula, from Easton to Princess Anne, Berlin to Dover.” He and his employees travel to auto shows held throughout the country, to keep up with trends in car accessorizing.

“In 1980, there were about 30 different types of wheels you could buy,” he said.

“Now it is such a fashion industry that there are over 5,000 types of wheels you can get.”

Theofiles accepted the responsibility for arranging Laurel’s July 4th fireworks show in 1999. His biggest challenge, he said, is raising the money to pay for the show, which in 2007 will cost about $15,000.

“That is a lot of work, collecting that much money at $200 a clip,” he said.

As for the future, Theofiles is looking forward to spending time with his seven grandchildren, all of whom live in Laurel.

He is also looking forward to being part of anticipated growth in Laurel. “The town is finally heading in the direction of progress and that excites me,” he said.

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Resident would like to see more pride in town

By Tony E. Windsor A Laurel man expressed his concerns about what he feels is a lack of pride in the town by some of its residents. Larry Calhoun of West Street appeared before the Laurel Town Council during the Monday, Oct. 2, meeting and said he would like to see some type of “pride in Laurel campaign” initiated.

“There seems to be a problem with instilling pride in Laurel,” he said. “I went down to Janosik Park with a 55-gallon trash bag and picked up beer bottles, soda bottles and used bait containers and had the bag filled over half full. There were also some bottles and cans in the water just off shore, but I couldn’t get to them because of a fear of falling overboard. I went back tonight and it looked like I had never even done anything.”

Calhoun said he takes walks around the town and continually sees trash littering the streets. “What will it take to get people in the community to have pride in Laurel,” he asked. “It seems people just do not care. Is there a campaign we could develop that would help instill some pride in Laurel?”

Laurel Mayor John Shwed told Calhoun that he made a good point. He explained how he had used the most recent town newsletter to encourage residents to be more responsible in making sure trash gets into containers and not out in yards and streets.

“It is all about accountability,” he said.

“People just need to individually make sure to put trash in the waste cans. I am certainly open to any suggestions.”

It was suggested by a member of the council chamber audience that one of the problems centered around the fact that many of the people littering the streets or not keeping properties cleaned up are members of the rental community and therefore do not have the same stake in the town as those people who own their properties.

Councilwoman Robin Fisher took exception to the comment and said that far too often people who rent their homes are unfairly branded as not caring about the welfare of the community.

“Those rental people who have neglected keeping their properties up have created disdain for a lot of rental people,” she said. “But, I do not agree that we should say that people who rent do not have pride in their community. The bottom line is, no matter who you are, if you live in Laurel you should have pride in the community, whether renting or owning your property.”

Calhoun suggested that it could be possible to institute a program like the state’s Adopt a Highway program.

Shwed said he thought that may be worth looking into. He said he hopes that there will be a way to see that people in Laurel become more accountable about the cleanliness of the community.

LESSONS IN FIRE SAFETY - The Laurel Fire Department was at Paul Lawrence Dunbar School for Fire Prevention Week on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Above, Ryan Whittington of the fire department instructs Trace Hitchens and Victoria Bell on fire safety in the home.

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Business Kathy Farnell of CFM is ATHENA Award winner The 2006 recipient of the ATHENA award is Kathy Farnell, vice-president of Callaway, Farnell & Moore. The ATHENA award is presented to an individual who is recognized for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in realizing their full leadership potential. The award is sponsored by Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships and will be presented at the Annual Fall Dinner of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 26.

The ATHENA program began at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce in Michigan in 1982. Since 1988, the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce has been proud to recognize, encourage and celebrate the achievements of women in business and professions and we appreciate the sponsorship of the Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships.

Ms. Farnell has literally grown up in the offices of Callaway, Farnell and Moore. Her father, George Farnell, had her doing filing and cleaning the offices at an early age.

She officially joined the staff in 1983.

Kathy is a Real Estate Broker with the CRB designation, a residential property manager, and president and part owner with her father of Farnell Management, Inc. The management company is also a part owner of Farnell & Gast, an insurance company affiliated with Avery Hall Insurance. Kathy also has other designations – Certified Insurance Counselor [CIC], and Certified Insurance Service Representative [CISR]. She maintains her designations through continuing education classes in real estate and in insurance annually.

Currently Callaway, Farnell and Moore has about 44 real estate agents, of whom approximately 60 percent are women, in their main office on Stein Highway in Seaford. Their satellite office on U.S. Rt. 13 has between 14 agents under manager Dee Cross.

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Ms. Farnell is not a person who seeks the limelight, yet she is instrumental in many community fundraising efforts. She is involved in the Realtors Community Service county-wide group that helps needy children. She has been involved in the Salvation Army Christmas Stocking endeavor, the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club Bowl-a-Thon, the Katrina Relief fundraiser, and is a past team captain for the Relay for Life.

As mother of 14 year-old Aaron Robinson, she is a member of the High School PTO, and the Seaford Boys Soccer Boosters. She has also supported her son in Boy Scouts, on a baseball traveling team and as a pitcher and third baseman in Nanticoke Little League.

Farnell’s nomination stated that she mentors and works with many women to increase their business and profitability, uses good business practices to teach the legal and ethical business model, and is a good influence as they grow their business. The nomination goes on to say that Kathy never seeks the limelight but believes in giving back to the community in any way she can and our business community is well-served by her positive attitude.

Business Mix CFM top producers Kathy Farnell, Broker of Callaway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate recently announced the firm’s top producers for August 2006. Beverly Blades ranked first in listings obtained for the month, and Fran Ruark was the top selling agent for the same period.

Broadcreek names top agents Connie M. Covey, broker of Broadcreek Realty announced that Barbara Q. Smith was the top selling agent and the top listing agent for the month of September. Broadcreek Realty is located on Rt. 13 in Seaford.

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Home Team Realty breaks ground for new offices Home Team Realty on Wednesday, Oct. 11, held the ground breaking for their new offices to be located on the southeast end of the Norman Eskridge Highway. The two-building 8,500-foot structure has one business unit available for rent in the first building and four in the second. Construction is to start immediately.

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Apple-Scrapple Festival attracts a record crowd

By Lynn R. Parks For the first time in anyone’s memory, fireworks lit up the sky over Bridgeville Saturday night. The show, which lasted about 20 minutes, was on the second day of the two-day Apple-Scrapple Festival.

“This was really nice,” said Nathan Williams, Bridgeville, who attended the fireworks with his wife, Jennifer, and their sons, Zach, 3, and Andrew, 9 months.

While Andrew didn’t have much to say about the show, Zach said that he really liked the “lights.” And, he added, he was impressed with the big booms that he could feel “down here,” pointing to and stamping his feet.

Jennifer Williams said that the fireworks were a fitting end to a great festival.

“I remember the first Apple-Scrapple Festival and I have attended every one since then,” she said. “It really is wonderful.”

This year’s festival, the town’s 15th, Pigs and apples were everywhere in was the biggest ever, said chairwoman Bridgeville this weekend, including on Bonnie Workman. “It was a record this sign in a Delaware Avenue yard. crowd,” she said. “We don’t know the ex“I said that [God] owed me one after last act numbers, but we had more people than year and I think I got it,” she said. ever before.”

Workman said that big hits at the festiWorkman said that proof of the size of val included the action in a ring set up by the crowd could be found in the amount of Dynamite Championship Wrestling at trash the town and volunteers collected on Delaware Avenue and Laws Street.

Sunday morning. “There was litter everyWrestlers battled it out from 10 a.m. to 2 where,” she said. “But by 11 a.m., you p.m. “I understand that they put on quite a couldn’t even tell anything had gone on show and were a real crowd pleaser,” she here.” said.

Proof of the numAlso popular was ber of people who the Tombstone Posse, ‘Every year, after it is all over, we jammed Bridgeville which recreated hissit back and wonder how we do streets Friday and toric scenes from the such a wonderful festival. And Saturday could also Wild West in the every year, we don’t know how be found in the Bridgeville Historic we do it. But it seems that we do amount of food that Society’s park on they consumed. By 6 Delaware Avenue. it.’

Saturday evening, And the scrapple Bonnie Workman several food booths chunking, held on the Chairwoman, Apple-Scrapple Festival were sold out, infield behind Woodcluding the bridge High School, Bridgeville Volunteer attracted nearly 40 competitors this year.

Fire Department’s oyster fritter stand, a Woodbridge High track coach Charlie hot dog stand and a funnel cake stand. The Gibbs claimed the men’s medal with a apple dumpling stand had closed at 3 in throw of 110 feet; Evonda Rooks, the afternoon after selling 3,500 Bridgeville, threw the scrapple 73 feet to dumplings, Workman said. win the women’s division. Youth winners “It was a huge day,” she added, espewere Bradley Snyder, Seaford, who threw cially following on the heels of last year, the scrapple 95 feet, and Caroline Breedwhen two days of rain soaked the few peo- ing, Greenwood, who threw it 37 feet. ple and vendors who braved the weather.

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Nathan and Jennifer Williams, Bridgeville, enjoy the fireworks during the AppleScrapple Festival in Bridgeville Saturday night. With them are their sons, Zach, 3, and Andrew, 9 months (in the stroller). Photos by Lynn R. Parks

eant, held Thursday night at Woodbridge High School, attracted a crowd of about 200, said organizer Rita Hovermale. Eight contestants between the ages of 6 and 8 vied for the crown, which was won by Brady Keeler, 8, daughter of Dionne and Chris Keeler, Bridgeville. Hovermale said that the pageant raised about $500 for the festival’s scholarship fund.

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Eulogy for a dear friend I had seen her do it dozens of times. She would catch a scent on YNN ARKS the wind and, nose in the air, take off after it. But always before, she No matter the dogs that stopped when the scent enticed follow, none will ever run her to cross the road. to the door, barking and This time, Maisey did not stop.

At least, that’s what we think hapwagging, at hearing the pened. simple phrase ‘Laura’s On a dark and windy night last home’ or ‘Where’s week, my husband and I found her Jamie?’ body on the road. We don’t know what called her to cross into forboxer mix. They couldn’t resist, they bidden territory — we were sitting at the said. A woman had brought the litter in dinner table, enjoying a Friday evening just as they were leaving and one of the without any idea that our beloved dog was getting herself into trouble. We trust- six puppies had immediately tottered over to my daughter and given her a kiss. ed her to remember her boundaries, It was love at first sight. boundaries that had been taught her over Even at that tender age, Maisey underand over and that we never saw her viostood the crinkle of a potato chip bag. late.

She loved food and knew who at the din“We always expected better from ner table was a soft touch. At SundayMaisey,” my sister said when she called evening dinners at my parents’ home, she to express her condolences. “But in the never left my father’s side, pestering him end, I guess she was just a dog.” for tidbits from his plate and, when that I have written in this space many was over, for snacks from the pantry. She times about Maisey: about the time she knew that he would not disappoint her. ate half a possum, tail and all, about her She was a wonderful companion, hapjoy in chasing an empty plastic pot, about py to retrieve a stick when asked to or the way she sat in the driveway waiting for the younger members of the family to simply to curl up on the bed to watch a movie. Whatever we wanted from her, return home. When those young people she was eager to give. went off to college, an extended absence Now, she is buried in the back yard, she couldn’t understand, she waited in near a small cherry tree that will eventuthe driveway for hours and, when called ally give her shade. I admit that someinside, continued her watch at the uptimes, at the end of my daily walk, I stop stairs hall window, listening for the arto talk with her, to describe the morning rival that would make her family comthat she is missing and the wildlife I have plete again. At the too-rare reunions, she seen. was perhaps the happiest of us all, lickAlways, I end our one-sided conversaing ears that she hadn’t licked in months, tion with an apology. “I am sorry that I wrapping herself around legs that had was eating my dinner when you needed been gone too long.

And it is that, the fact that her place in me,” I say. “I am sorry that I wasn’t there to call you back to safety.” our family is forever empty, that makes She would forgive me, I know. It is me the most sad. No matter the dogs that the way of dogs to forgive their masters follow, none will ever run to the door, for even the most grievous mistakes. barking and wagging, at hearing the simI miss her. I miss her scent and her ple phrase “Laura’s home” or “Where’s soft ears. I miss her joy at simple things, Jamie?” None will rejoice in their homelike going to get the mail or to take comings the way Maisey did. clothes down from the line. I even miss Maisey came to our home about 10 the way she managed to take two-thirds years ago from the SPCA when she was just 6 weeks old. My husband and daugh- of the bed, leaving only one-third for my husband and me. ter went to the facility in Georgetown There will be other pets, other dogs simply to fill out an application to be aleven, who will make us laugh and who lowed to have a dog and came home with will bring us comfort. But there will nevthe small puppy, a black Labrador and er be another Maisey.

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Commissioner wants guarantees from developer Continued from page 1

Frick also said that the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation regarding large parcel development of the property will be considered when the town council makes its official determination.

He said the public will once again have input at that town council meeting, which will most likely be in November.

Commission chairman, Brent Boyce, told the audience that he had been unable to participate in a special public hearing about the Discovery project, held at the Laurel Fire Hall on Oct. 4, because his son had had to undergo a serious surgery. However, Boyce said he came to town hall and listened to the recorded tapes of that meeting.

Commission member Don D’Aquila suggested that if the town is not currently involved in a development agreement with the Discovery group, it should be seriously considered. He said this agreement would stipulate all of the expectations that the town has for the developer as well as those the developer has of the town. He said, given the concerns of people living in the area of the proposed project and the potential costs involved with providing infrastructure such as wastewater treatment, there needs to be clear understanding of how this project will impact Laurel.

“Laurel is not a wealthy community and it is important to know up front the impact on the town to get infrastructure to any property annexing into the town,” D’Aquila said. “Laurel has the lowest sewer impact fee I can find on record. I strongly suggest the town consider increasing impact fees in the near future.

They should be doubled, even tripled. As the fees are set now they will not provide for paying for the new and improved version of the wastewater treatment facility. I would like to see an understanding of how this project will be phased in prior to the town granting annexation.”

Bobby Horsey, of David G. Horsey & Sons, one of the developers of the Discovery project, was in attendance at the Planning and Zoning meeting and assured D’Aquila that there was in fact a developer’s agreement being negotiated. That agreement, he said, will outline how the developer plans to minimize the impact to residents and the town itself.

Frick agreed that a developer’s agreement was being negotiated.

However, he said, he was not privy to any information regarding specifics of the agreement. He said discussions are presently at the level of the mayor and council.

D’Aquila said he wants to see the Discovery project developers go “above and beyond” with fencing and trees to prevent trash

and noise from annoying the neighboring residents. “I would like to see the developer even build noise barriers and special buffers for the protection of the residents out there,” he said. “I also would like to see our town engineers involved in this.”

Boyce said he agreed with D’Aquila and feels these are very important issues. However, he added that those concerns would be addressed during preliminary site plan reviews. He reminded D’Aquila that the purpose of the present meeting was to determine large parcel development status.

Though D’Aquila acknowledged Boyce’s warning, he continued with expressing his concerns that the Discovery project developers be held accountable to build with the residents’ concerns being taken into consideration. “I understand that there may be losses to some residential front yards when road improvements are done,” he said. “I know that DelDOT will make these improvement stipulations, but I would like to see as much consideration given by the developer to give fair financial support to the property owners for the loss of property. I am also not sure about any impact this development may have on private wells out there, perhaps none, but if the development does impact the wells, I would like to see the developer take care of this for the home owner. There has also been a lot of talk about the concerns of traffic and how it will impact the area. I would like to see an understanding that if in doing road work you damage someone’s property, it will be taken care of.”

Horsey told D’Aquila that all of the concerns he was expressing would be addressed and the project would be developed in a way that will keep the concerns of the residents and community as a priority.

D’Aquila also expressed concern about having a project developed to the magnitude of the Discovery project only to find out later that it may not be successful. He pointed to a sports complex developed in Georgetown that has now failed and is up for sale.

Horsey responded to D’Aquila’s concern. “The project in Georgetown did not have a funding mechanism to keep it alive,” he said. “That is the difference. The Discovery project is being developed with an internal process for assuring it will be self-sustained.

Plus, any changes that may be undertaken to assure the success of the project will be brought back to the town for its review.”

D’Aquila assured Horsey that his intent was to make sure the concerns expressed by people in the community were being recognized. “I want you to know that I

think this project is absolutely phenomenal and will be great for Laurel,” he said. “I want to thank you for bringing it to us.”

Boyce once again told D’Aquila that he appreciated his concerns and feels they are very important.

However, he said, “I would like to get back to the agenda.”

Once again D’Aquila recognized Boyce’s desire to deal solely with the large parcel development issues. And once again he questioned Horsey about the specific plans of the Discovery project. “You are considering up to 1,400 housing units in this project. Is it possible that some of these homes could be in a modest price range to assure some diversity out there? Is there the possibility that perhaps 10 percent of the homes would be made available to town residents for first purchase consideration? There are a lot of folks in the old town of Laurel that may want to locate to the new town Laurel,” he said.

Horsey agreed with D’Aquila.

“All of this will be covered by the [development] agreement anyway,” he said.

Commission member Jeff Hill

expressed frustration that the meeting discussions had moved away from the intent of the meeting. “This is all well and good, but can we get back to the agenda?” he asked. “We need to take care of getting our job done so we can have our recommendations forwarded to the mayor and council. Tonight is our time to make suggestions. There is an annexation in process and we need to make sure there are no delays. There will be a public hearing that goes along with the annexation process. But right now we need to address our suggestions regarding the large parcel development.”

D’Aquila made a motion that the large parcel development be supported with all conditions he brought up as well as any developed by Paul Frick and the code department. “I want to accept the large parcel development with all the conditions, so that we absolutely require a development agreement between the town and the developer in any major projects,” he said. “I don’t see there being any issues because the developer has said tonight that

they are interested in addressing all of the above.”

Frick said he was not sure that the commission could demand that the council enter into a development agreement. “I think we should contact our attorney and have this put in writing,” he said. “I am not sure that Planning and Zoning can place conditions on its recommendations that deal with the decisions of the executive branch of government.”

D’Aquila said that he knew that the Horseys would go along with all of the concerns and there would be no surprises. However, he is concerned that there is always the potential for a different project owner. “I just feel we are protecting ourselves because what if Donald Trump came down and said he wanted to buy this property? We would then have all of our issues addressed in writing,” he said.

The recommendation was approved with several conditions, many of them suggested by D’Aquila and others already in the town code. However, it does not have a requirement for a development agreement.

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Desk sells for $30,000, license plate goes for $10,750 Continued from page 1

appeal. I seek those that are signed, unique, and have historical significance,” he said.

The Kennedy letters, as well as letters from presidents Truman, Johnson and Clinton, went for from several hundred dollars into the thousands. A framed and signed Kennedy photograph brought $5,000.

Bidders who were vying for the coveted Frank Kinnamon slant front desk with the state seal of Delaware dropped out one by one as bidder #298 held ground to the sum of $30,000. The desk was purchased on behalf of a private Delaware collector who is a former Laurel resident and close personal friend to the Carvel family.

The second highest bid was for live Delaware tag number 1429, which went for $10,750. Tag C-995 sold for more than $9,000 and the governor’s first term black governor tag sold for $5,750. Other items bringing in significant bidding were the Nur Temple Presentation Piece at $4,000, Jack Lewis paintings, scrap books, furniture and Henry Progar paintings, one of which sold for $6,000. Gov. Carvel’s 1975 Volkswagen with 64,264 miles sold for $3,000.

Members of the Laurel Historical Society were present as well as representatives with the University of Delaware, the Delaware Public Archives and the Delaware Historical Society. Their goal was to preserve historical documents for the education and enjoyment of generations to come.

“Gov. Carvel ranks among the top two or three Delaware governors in terms of achievement,” said Russ McCabe, director of the Delaware Public Archives. “In gubernatorial terms, he is the best documented.”

Joan Hoge, executive director of the Delaware Historical Society, arrived with a list of 40 items she hoped to secure. In true partnership, she and representatives of the other groups compared lists and budgets hoping to help one another achieve their goals.

“I am pleased with what I was able to secure,” Hoge said. “With the help of Russ McCabe, I was able to purchase the scrapbooks; they were significant.” The highest amount paid for one scrapbook was $3,900.

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Memorabilia will be displayed in the Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center on Route 9, Georgetown.

Laurel Historical Society members were also successful in their quest.

Significant acquisitions were made with top items including Governor Carvel’s personal appointment books, photos, furniture, personal items, a briefcase, campaign memorabilia, and the blue and gold Delaware 1 Governor’s tag from Carvel’s second term.

The appointment books span more than 20 years and, according to Ned Fowler, include activities and appointments from the mundane to the extraordinary.

Said Fowler, “We asked ourselves, ‘One hundred years from now, what story do we need to tell about our history?’ and we made our selection accordingly.”

Anonymous donors came forward giving the Laurel Historical Society an opportunity to participate. The LHS is still accepting donations to pay for the cost of the items the society purchased.

Rick and Rachel Robinson, pottery and glass dealers from Houston, Del., came for the glassware, pottery and Kennedy items.

Serious and competitive bidders, the Robinsons were successful in buying a wide range of what they wanted, including pieces of Van Briggle pottery. “I am very

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Little Miss Apple-Scrapple Eight contestants vied for the first-ever title of Little Miss Apple-Scrapple as a kick-off to the recent festival. The new queen is 8-year-old Brady Keeler of Bridgeville. She is the daughter of Chris and Dionne Keeler. First Runner-up was Brooke Joseph of Greenwood, daughter of Roland and Andrea Joseph.

Winning the Apple of Our Eye Award for talent was Brianna Krause, daughter of Jeff Krause and Lisa Vincent of Greenwood. The High on the Hog Award for interview went to Tana Rafail of Bridgeville, daughter of Tina and Shane Abbot and Matt Rafail.

Other contestants included Heaven Bibb, daughter of Lee and Susan Bibb of Bridgeville; Kayla Butler, daughter of Charlotte Butler of Greenwood; Emili Cook, daughter of Melissa Cook of Bridgeville; and Charlott Dunfee, daughter of Laurie and Wayne Data of Greenwood. The girls competed in interview, talent, and party dress categories. Mrs. Delaware 2005, Susanne Truitt, was the emcee. The queen's regalia was carried on stage by the Woodbrodge High School Marine JROTC Honor Guard.

Apple Scrapple Crowds Above, visitors at the 15th Annual Apple-Scrapple Festival check out the crafts last Saturday in Bridgeville.

At right, a crowd fills the streets near the Carnival.

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Health Iron deficiency anemia in children explained

By Dr. Anthony Policastro Iron deficiency anemia is a commonly used term. Whenever someone has a low blood count, iron deficiency anemia is the first thing he/she hears. That is because it is the most common form of anemia.

What people do not always understand is where iron deficiency comes from.

There are many causes.

Before birth iron is transferred across the placenta from the mother. This happens throughout pregnancy. However, much of it occurs in the last few weeks of pregnancy.

Thus a premature infant does not get as much iron as a full term infant. This lack of iron to start with makes premature infants prone to iron deficiency.

Full term infants have high blood counts. This is because there is not a lot of oxygen delivered before birth. After birth, they start breathing on their own. They do not need as much oxygen.

Most infants are born with blood counts of about 60. Over the first 8 weeks of life the count drops to about 30.

While the blood cells are breaking down, the body stores the iron from the lost blood cells. At the age of 8 weeks, they begin using that iron to build new

The bottom line to all of this is that a well-balanced diet usually will prevent iron deficiency. blood cells. The amount of iron they have put aside is about half of what they started with. That means that they will have enough iron until they double their birth weight.

That occurs at about 5 months of age.

Until that point, infants do not get iron deficient. However, we put them all on an iron-fortified formula. That allows them to have the needed iron when they run out of their stored iron.

The exact date is different for each child. Therefore, we start them all on iron-

fortified formula at birth.

Once children start taking solid foods, they get iron from the foods. They usually do not need much iron from formula at this point. You might wonder then why we give iron-fortified formula for a full year.

The answer is simple. There is no iron in whole milk. Some children will prefer to drink whole milk instead of eating food.

In the days before iron-fortified formula, children would drink 2 - 3 quarts of milk per day. That gave them their fill of calories. They got no iron. That made them iron deficient.

Now if they drink more than the recommended 16 to 24 ounces of formula after 6 - 8 months of age, they are at least taking in iron from the formula.

When I was in my pediatric residency, we saw iron deficiency anemia in one-year olds all the time. Now due to the iron-fortified formula, we see a lot less of it.

Breast milk This might lead to the question about breast milk. Breast milk does not have a lot of iron it. However, the type of iron that it has is highly absorbed.

In addition, it is unlikely to see infants drinking 2 to 3 quarts of breast milk per

day. Mothers do not supply that much milk. For these two reasons, breast fed infants do not often get iron deficiency anemia.

Once children start eating foods and cut down on milk intake, we rarely see iron deficiency anemia. It usually does not occur until someone loses blood. In males, blood loss is unusual. When it does occur, it is abnormal.

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Division of Public Health influenza 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 Oct. 24, Tuesday, Greenwood Fire Hall, 13 Governors Ave., Greenwood, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walk In. Oct. 26, Thursday, Greenwood Fire Hall, 13 Governors Ave., Greenwood, 4 7 p.m. Walk In Nov. 14, Tuesday, Laurel Fire Hall, 205 West 10th St., Laurel, 4-7 p.m. Walk In Nov. 16, Thursday, Laurel Fire Hall,

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Clinics and State Service Centers. Parents or guardians interested in making appointments for flu shots should 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/

Caregiver of Year nominations The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) is seeking nominations for its 2006 Caregiver of the Year Awards, to be presented on Nov. 2 at the Delaware Caregiver Expo at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

In Delaware, more than 130,000 people — nearly 1 in 4 residents — are serving as caregivers for elderly or disabled relatives. Another 7,200 are caring for their grandchildren. More than half spend an average of 20 hours each week tending to medical needs, nutrition and activities of daily life while also serving as an advocate for their loved ones in communicating with doctors, insurance companies and Medicare.

“Through the Caregiver of the Year Award, we will honor three special caregivers who care for a friend or loved one while also taking care of themselves,” said Mona Grier, administrator for CARE Delaware, a DSAAPD program.

Last year’s award recipients were:

Richard Massey of Seaford, in recognition of the care he gave his wife of 45 years, after her successful heart transplant surgery. Susan Gaynor of Elsmere, who has cared for her 77-year-old mother at home through dementia, glaucoma, reliance on a pacemaker and two aneurisms. Jennie Henry of Wilmington, who cares for her visually-impaired, 11-year-old grandson.

To nominate someone, submit a brief description in writing of how the caregiver balances caregiving responsibilities with his/her own needs and interests. Include your name and daytime phone number, and email the nomination to HYPERLINK “mailto:dsaapdinfo@state.de.us” dsaapdinfo@state.de.us, or by mail to: DSAAPD, Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Campus, Main Administration Building, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720. Nominations for the 2006 Caregiver of the Year Awards will be accepted through Oct. 24.

For more information, call (302) 2559390 or visit www.dsaapd.com.

Health Bulletins Nanticoke announces Leadership honorees Nanticoke Health Services recently announced the recipients of the 2nd Annual Nanticoke Tributes for Healthcare Leadership. The awards will be presented at a dinner and reception on Nov. 2 at the Baywood Greens.

The Founders Award will be presented to Karl Brown, Sr. for his role in the establishment of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in 1952. This award will be presented posthumously to his family.

The Charles C. Allen, Jr. Philanthropy Award is being awarded to The Auxiliary of Nanticoke Health Services.

The Nanticoke Tributes will also recognize the two new inductees into the Nanticoke Physicians Hall of Fame. This year, Judith Tobin, MD and John Lynch, MD will be presented with the Hall of Fame Award.

The dinner will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Baywood Greens in Long Neck. Mitzi Perdue will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased by calling 629-6611, ext. 2404.

Nanticoke offering flu shots Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be offering flu shots to the public on Thursday, Oct. 26 (3-7 p.m.) and Friday, Oct. 27 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) located at the Nanticoke Mears Health Campus (across from

Seaford Post Office). The cost of the vaccination will be $10. The vaccine is not recommended for anyone under 18.

The influenza vaccine is recommended for elderly and high-risk individuals.

Healthy working adults may also benefit from the influenza vaccine.

Large outbreaks of influenza usually do not occur before December in the U.S.A. and reach a peak between late December and early March and many continue into the spring.

For additional information contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, ext. 2505. No appointment or pre-registration is required.

Family-to-Family Course The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware (NAMI-DE) is sponsoring a Family-to-Family Education Course.

This is a free, 12-week educational program for families of persons diagnosed with serious mental illness. If you have a family member who suffers from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder or other serious mental illness, you may benefit from this course. The fall class for Sussex County will be on Mondays, starting Oct. 23, at 6:30 p.m., at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford.

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Health Bulletins ‘Kick the habit’ seminar Do you want to be healthier?

Improve your life and live longer? If the habit of smoking keeps you from feeling better and enjoying life more, don’t be discouraged—you can quit!

Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown is offering a Stop Smoking seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7-9:30 p.m. in the theater of the Arts & Science Center.

Anne Connor, DCH, will explain how hypnosis can free you from the cigarette habit without withdrawal, anxiety, or weight gain — even if your other attempts to quit have failed.

The American Medical Association recognizes hypnosis as a safe, quick, and effective way to end the smoking habit. You’ll be awake, relaxed, and in control the entire time. A free cassette tape helps reinforce what you learn in the seminar.

The seminar fee is $39. For more information or to register, contact Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.

Balance training series Medicine philosophies from the East and the West will be highlighted in “Balance Training: East Meets West” on the ninth presentation of the annual Distinguished Lecture Series presented

by Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown.

This continuing education seminar, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., is cosponsored by the Physical Therapist Assistant Department and the Division of Corporate and Community Programs.

The seminar will incorporate the philosophies of eastern and western medicine to improve postural control and balance in patients with basic balance impairments. The complex motor control systems involved in static and dynamic balance will be addressed during the presentation.

Western balance techniques will be merged with eastern balance exercises based on tai chi and yoga.

Health care providers, specifically those in the fields of nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy, will benefit from the seminar and be able to earn required credits for continuing education.

Nationally-known speaker Trudy S. Goldstein, PT, is the presenter. With more than 25 years of clinical and supervisory experience in physical therapy, she is the author of two best-selling books and the producer of two videos. Currently the director of QUEST Seminars and a therapy consultant in Massachusetts, Goldstein is a second degree black belt instructor who teaches tai chi to adults.

General public fee for the oneday seminar is $125; student fee is $45; both fees include refresh-

ments and lunch. A detailed brochure is available upon request by calling Delaware Tech at 302-856-5400, ext. 3190. To register, call 302-855-1617.

Mental Health screening Have you been feeling consistently moody or sad? Can’t relax or concentrate? Been alternating between highs and lows? Have you been troubled by unexplained aches and pains? Are you unable to eat or sleep? If so, you may be suffering from depression or a mental health disorder.

Daybreak Counseling Services is offering free mental health screenings for a range of common emotional situations that often go undiagnosed and misunderstood. If you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, a screening can help you figure out what is wrong. Screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder will be held at St. John’s United Methodist Church , Pine and Poplar Streets, Seaford, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.

“We are pleased to be able to offer depression screening to the community as part of this year’s event for Mental Health Awareness. Many people are not able to attend a screening event due to work, school or family commitments. This screening program offers people on a Saturday the opportunity for a free screening and confidential referral if necessary,” says Constance Hastings, Daybreak counselor and staff counselor for St. John’s Church.

Attendees will have the opportunity to complete a written selfassessment and talk one-on-one with a mental health professional.

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Blast Out Cancer The 3rd annual Blast Out Cancer Sporting Clay Shoot at Owens Station Sporting Clay Range, Hunters Cove Road, Greenwood, will be held Oct. 22.

Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m., cost $75 (lunch included). Prizes will be awarded - sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. For tickets or information contact Kenny Hopkins 9453410; Mary Catherine Hopkins, 875-7308; or Ellen Hall, 4226219.

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Grandparent’s Day at Epworth Town of Laurel cited for failure to report discharge The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Enforcement Section cited the town of Laurel for failure to report an unauthorized sewage discharge to the agency.

Delaware regulations require that any environmental discharge of a pollutant into the surface water, groundwater or land in excess of any reportable quantity must be reported to the department as soon as the person has knowledge of the discharge and after activating a response plan, if applicable. Failure to follow re-

porting procedures is considered an unclassified misdemeanor with Superior Court jurisdiction.

DNREC’s Enforcement Officers worked in cooperation with the Delaware Attorney General’s Office on this charge, which is the culmination of an investigation that began in late 2004 with allegations concerning unauthorized discharges from the town’s wastewater plant.

The charge carries a minimum fine of $2,500.

Library is planning programs for teenagers and for younger children The Laurel Public Library kicked off Teen Read Week on Monday, Oct. 16., for area students in grades seven through 12.

On Thursday, Oct. 19, the library will host a teen craft program at 3:30 p.m. and the first meeting of its Anime Club at 5 p.m.

On Saturday, Oct. 21, teens are invited to after-hours Teen Movie Night from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

The library also has activities for younger children. Children in grades one through six are invited to an after-school enrichment program on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5 p.m. as part of the “So Much To See, So Much to Do at Your Library” series. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the library

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will host a Trap Pond program on owls, and children will get to dissect owl pellets.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m, children in grades two through six are invited to a Magic Tree House party, which will include hands-on activities and chances to win prizes as participants show off how much they know about the Magic Tree House series.

For more information, and to register for programs, stop by the Laurel Public Library at 101 East 4th St., call 875-3184, or visit the Web site www.laurel.lib.de.us.

For teen program information, click on TeenZone. For information about children’s programs, click on KidSpace.

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Also honored during Grandparent’s Day at Epworth Christian School, Laurel, were the school’s grandparents of the year. Above are the four honored grandparents and the grandchildren who nominated them. From left: school administrator Ivy Bonk, Carol Clark and her grandson Caleb McFarlin, Linwood Marvel and his granddaughter Lauren Mahaffey, Robin James and his granddaughter Olivia Spence, and Jerita Hill and her grandson Branson James.

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1,000 pounds, gone Members of the Weight Watchers group that meets in Laurel have lost more than 1,000 pounds since the group started meeting in May. Meetings of the Laurel Weight Watchers group are held on Wednesday evenings at 6 at Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel. Kelly Brant is the leader.

On left are the members of the group.

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Party to celebrate LHS success on tests Laurel High School will host a Superior School Celebration tailgate party Friday, Nov. 3, to recognize its status as a superior school, based on the latest state test results. The event will go from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the front lawn of the high school, before the home football game against Lake Forest.

Free hot dogs, potato chips and sodas will be provided to the first 500 people to get there. Door prizes will also be handed out. Entertainment will be provided by the high school band, varsity cheerleaders and a local radio station. The band and the Student Government Association will have Bulldog items, such as blankets and license plates, for sale.

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Leo Club trick-or-treaters will collect glasses and hearing aids This year, the Laurel Middle School Leo Club will collect more than candy on Halloween. Members will help Give the Gift of Sight by gathering used eyeglasses and hearing aides while they trick-or-treat in the community.

The LMS Leo Club is organizing a group to participate in Sight Night on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Laurel.

The used eyeglasses and hearing aides they collect will be recycled and handdelivered by LensCrafters and Lions Club volunteers to people in developing countries who can’t afford eyeglasses.

Sight Night is part of a national collection drive conducted annually by Give the Gift of Sight, a family of charitable vision care programs sponsored by the LensCrafters Foundation in conjunction with Lions Clubs International.

“We hope we’ll have a big group of volunteers on Sight Night. It’s a great way for kids to enjoy both giving and receiving on Halloween,” said Joy Spicer, LMS Leo advisor. “Our efforts will change lives. Some of the people who receive these glasses may not be able to work because of their poor eyesight, and may never have seen their own families’ faces clearly.”

According to the World Health Organization, one-fourth of the world needs corrective eyewear, but many people, especially those in developing countries, do not have access to it. Each year, Give the Gift of Sight sponsors optical missions to developing countries such as Mexico, Bolivia, Laos and Thailand.

“Look for your used eyeglasses, sunglasses and hearing aides in every nook and cranny of your home or place of work,” said Spicer. “Sight Night volunteers may come to your door looking for all types of prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses.

Children’s glasses are especially in need, as they are in high demand but in short supply. Whether they are big or small, fashionably ‘in’ or ‘out,’ your glasses could change how someone in a develop-

SNAKES ALIVE! Children and parents listen attentively to Bonnie Jones, of the Delaware Museum of Natural History, who presented a “Snakes Alive!” program for elementary school children at the Laurel Public Library.

ing country sees the world!”

If the “ghouls and boys” don’t make it to your house on Sight Night, have no fear. Used eyeglasses for the program can be dropped off year-round at many local businesses, including Laurel Petroleum, Bank of Delmarva, Happy Harry’s and the Laurel Post Office.

Give the Gift of Sight charitable programs have provided eyeglasses to people in need across North America and in more than 24 developing countries. Each year, LensCrafters volunteers and doctors help more than 500,000 people worldwide.

Lions Clubs International, a partner with LensCrafters since 1988, is the world’s largest service club organization with 1.4 million members in more than 44,600 clubs in more than 190 countries.

Lions clubs have been collecting and recycling eyeglasses and hearing aides for more than 70 years.

To learn more, visit the Web site www.sightnight.org or call toll-free 1877-605-4242.

FISHING TOURNAMENT WINNERS - Carlton Pepper(left) with the American Legion Post 19 poses with some winners in the post's annual fishing tournament held Saturday, Sept. 30. From left: Cameron Wilson, first place, 8- to 11-year-olds; Lee Butler, first place, 12- to 15-year-olds; and Shelby LaPlant, first in the 4- to 7-year-old group. These are the John Benson Savings Bond Award winners.

High performers on state tests earn free lunch On Thursday, Oct. 5, 28 students in grades five and six from Laurel Intermediate School were treated to lunch at the Golden Corral in Seaford. These students earned a “distinguished” on the spring 2006 Delaware state test in reading, writing, or mathematics. They received certificates provided by the Delaware Department of Education. The students eligible for the luncheon were: Bryce Bristow, Caitlin Cook, Samantha Dykes, Caitlin Fraticelli, Alexandra Hale, Erin Hastings, Christopher Jester, Zachary Quillen, Amanda Sava, Katie Schieferstein, Joseph Skerstad, Austin Suit, Jessica Thomas, Joseph Yawn, Maura Cerra, Nathan Crum, Gabrielle Culver, Rae Kwan Deshields, Carol Elliott, Sara Ellis, Alexandria Fetty, Jake Furbush, Alyssa Givens, Patrick Littleton, Breanna Phulesar, Hannah Ritchie, Natalie Sava and Deenna Wedding. With them is Julie Bradley, principal. Photo by Pat Murphy.

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BALLOON VENDOR - John Vasquez of Gloucester, NJ, was one of the balloon vendors at Apple Scrapple. Vasquez said he has been to the festival for six years now. He did not make the trip last year when it rained. Saturday’s winds made holding the balloons difficult and the strings cut into his hands, he said. Photo by Bryant Richardson

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Community Bulletin Board EVENTS

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‘Remembering DuPont in Seaford’

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“Remembering DuPont in Seaford” is a special celebration that will take place in the Seaford Museum on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. It will be a great time to reminisce and remember.

Announcement of the decision by the DuPont Company to locate its first nylon manufacturing plant in Seaford, Del., was in the Seaford Leader on Oct. 21, 1938.

Jack Knowles, former DuPont employee and Seaford Historical Society trustee has organized hundreds of copies of old Threadlines, photographs and various pieces of DuPont Company artifacts for the museum. Anyone who ever worked at the DuPont Nylon plant will relish this opportunity to peruse and review these materials. There is even a scrapbook of memorabilia from the Cavalcade of America that was held here. Threadline issues from 1942 through 1953 had been bound by DuPont. Many singles copies from other years up to 1993 are available.

Tables and chairs will be set up in the Webb Room at the Museum for people to sit and enjoy looking at these collections that Knowles has presented to the Seaford Historical Society.

Members of the Society may partake of this celebration at no charge. Non-Members will have to pay the usual admission charge of $3 per person. For further information call Jack Knowles at 629-9889.

LHS Tailgate Party Laurel High School will be hosting a “Superior School Celebration” Tailgate Party on Nov. 3.

The event will last from 4 until 6 p.m. on the front lawn of Laurel High School, before the home football game against Lake Forest.

Free hot dogs, chips, and soda will be provided to the first 500 people in attendance, and LHS giveaway items will be handed out to those in attendance.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy entertainment from the LHS Marching Band, Varsity Cheerleaders, and a local radio station.

The LHS Band and SGA will be selling Laurel Bulldog items, such as stadium blankets, license plates, and spirit items.

Bead for Life October 26 Bead for Life event — purchase authentic African jewelry and stop poverty, Thursday, Oct. 26, 5 to 8 p.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church Community Hall, Atlanta and Wesley Church roads. for information call 629-3029 or 337-0618.

Preview beads on Wednesday, Oct. 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Family Safe Day in Greenwood The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office will present Family Safe Day at Discover Bank in Greenwood on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free child safety ID card (parent must be present), child safety

The Employee Activity Committee of Nanticoke Health Services will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 26, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose, located on Rt 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 games and will feature several baskets including the Christmas Basket sets, Foyer, Journal and Beverage Tote as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Large Hamper and the Library basket or one of the several door prizes. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For ticket information contact the EAC at 302629-6611, ext. 2417.

Delaware Storm Basket Bingo The Delaware Storm Travel Team will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Thursday, Nov. 9, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose, located on Rt. 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 exciting games and will feature several baskets including the Christmas Basket sets, Foyer, Journal and Beverage Tote as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Large Hamper, American Craft Medium Market and the Library basket. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For ticket information call 302-628-0859. instruction, coloring books and safety manuals, senior safety brochures and instruction, safety material from the National Child Safety Council and the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Deputy Bob. Brought to the public in partnership with Discover Bank. For details call 349-4512 or 855-7830.

Greenwood Fall Benefit Sale Greenwood Mennonite School will hold a Fall Benefit Sale and Auctions, Saturday, Nov. 4. An all-you-can-eat breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. (adults $6; children 411; $4 (under six are free). Baked goods sale. Delicious lunch items. Live and Silent auctions begin at 9:30 a.m.: Autographed items, class theme baskets, collectibles, comforters and quilts, crafts, gift certificates, guy stuff, household items, plus many wonderful items donated by local businesses… too numerous to mention.

Proceeds to benefit Greenwood Mennonite School, celebrating 78 years. Greenwood Mennonite School, 12802 Mennonite School Road, Greenwood, DE 19950 (302) 349—4131. From Rt. 12 in Green-

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‘Tea for True Love’ October 28 Friends of the Laurel Library is sponsoring a “Tea for True Love” at the library community room, Saturday, Oct. 28. A benefit for The Laurel Library, there will be tea, coffee and punch as well as some delightful refreshments served. Romantic, “lightly read” novels will be sold for 25 cents each. Come and bring a friend. Tickets can be purchased at the library for only $5 per person. Or call Leigh at 875-9480.

Three Chicks Barn Sale Three Chicks Barn Sale Friday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local antique dealers host a festive fall barn sale featuring primitive furniture, antiques, collectibles, and housewares in a restored 1940s barn at 36225 Columbia Road, Delmar.

Rock and Roll Dance St. Philip’s Church, 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, will hold an Oldies Dance, Saturday, Nov. 4, 7-10 p.m.Music by Tony Windsor. Tickets are $5 per person; advanced tickets can be purchased at The Bank of Delmarva, Laurel branch. All pro-

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. ceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. For more information call 875-5537.

Eastern Star of Maryland Banquet A banquet honoring the charter members of Roelma Chapter 113, Order of the Eastern Star of Maryland, on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m., at Fireman’s Memorial Building, Sharptown, Md. Cost is $21 per person. Entertainment will follow a ham/roast beef dinner. Come celebrate our charter members, they are a very special group. For reservations call Susan Calloway, 875-5911. Make checks payable to Susan Calloway, 32556 Holly Oak Drive, Laurel, DE 19956. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, Nov. 15. The charter members are from Sharptown and Delmar.

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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.

Crab Cake dinner October 20 AMVETS Post 1694 crab cake dinner, with French fries and coleslaw, Oct. 20, 5 p.m. until?. Karaoke by Keeper of the Stars at Seaford VFW, Middleford Road.

Woodland UMC dinner October 20 The women of the Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a Chicken and Dumpling dinner on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Cost is adults $8; children 6-12 years $4; 5 years and under are free. Woodland Church is located 4.5 miles west of Seaford next to the Woodland Ferry house. No carry-outs. For additional information call 629-5404 or 629-4662.

Wesley UMC Pig Roast October 21 Carolina Pork Dinner at Wesley United Methodist Church (corner of Atlanta and Wesley Church roads), on Oct. 21, noon to 4 p.m. Dinner includes: pork, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, drink and dessert, $7 donation. Take-outs available. for information call 629-3029.

Bake sale and auction Christ United Methodist Church, 510 South Central Ave., Laurel, will be holding “The Great American Bake Sale and Luncheon” on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch starting at 11 a.m. There will be a Country Store, bake table, and silent auction. Homemade vegetable soup, chicken salad, and cold cuts are on the lunch menu. All proceeds go to missions. Call Teresa Littleton, 8752729.

Blades VFC Auxiliary Blades Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary will be selling Oyster, Crab Cake, Chicken Salad sandwiches and platters, on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Blades Fire Hall, corner of 5th and Cannon streets.

Eat-in or take out - starting at 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Sandwiches, $6 and $4; Platters $8 and $6.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet Sunday breakfast buffet, All-YouCare-To-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 Oct. 22.

Reliance Grange supper On October 23, the Reliance Grange will have a covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m. at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Reliance. Following the supper the Gospel Gents will perform. All are invited. Bring a covered dish to share.

There is no charge.

Union UMC diner Union United Methodist Church, 2 N. Laws St., Bridgeville, will have its grand reopening of ‘Union Station Diner’ on

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Mount Olivet United Methodist Women, Seaford, present their annual Roast Beef Diner on Friday, Oct. 27, 5 to 7 p.m. This homemade dinner will be served family style in Fellowship Hall.

Take-out will be available. The menu includes all freshly prepared roast beef, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, assorted baked goods and more. A Silent Auction will be held to raise money for missions.

Adult cost is $8.50 each. Student cost is $4.50 each, and children five and under eat free. Tickets available at the door.

local and national charities during the 21st annual world championships scheduled for Nov. 3-5.

The first day of competition will culminate with a Marshall Tucker Band concert.

Opening for the Marshall Tucker Band will be country artist Danielle Peck.

The Marshall Tucker Band is known for hits such as “Can’t You See,” “Fire on the Mountain” and “Heard it in a Love Song.”

Peck is a newcomer to the country music scene, making a name for herself with the song, “Findin’ a Good Man.” Concert tickets at $25 are available at Mugs & Stitches in Lewes, the Cape Gazette office in Nassau Commons, west of Lewes, by contacting Frank Shade at 854-5382, or at the Punkin Chunkin office at 684-8196.

For more information visit the website www.punkinchunkin.com.

Centenary Church Spaghetti Dinner

Living Water Fall Fest

Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m. Price for adults is $7; children 12 and under, $3.50. The menu is oven roasted and oven fried chicken, Pennsylvania Dutch potatoes, gravy, veggies, rolls, assorted desserts and beverages. Proceeds benefit the church. Call 337-7409 for more information.

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Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will host an all you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 28, 4-6:30 p.m. Adults $5, children $3 (under six years of age are free). The dinner is sponsored by the Promise Keepers and benefits the college scholarship fund.

Mt. Zion UMC Festival October 28 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will have a Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28.

There will be oyster sandwiches and platter, chicken salad, hamburgers and hotdogs, homemade ice cream, cakes and pies, drinks. Serving starts at 3 p.m., carry outs available. The church is located on Laurel-Seaford Highway.

Roast Beef dinner November 5 Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company annual fall dinner, roast beef and dumplings with all the trimmings and dessert, Sunday, Nov. 5, noon until 4 p.m. Adults $9 and Children under 12 $3.

Pre-school are free. All carry outs $9.

Living Water Worship Center, 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, will have Fall Fest 2006 on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be free: food, games, bouncy ride, hay rides and pony rides.

Bring your kids, invite other families and have a good time.To pre-register call 8757814.

MEETINGS Laurel Chamber Membership You are invited to the General Membership meeting of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Chamber of Commerce office on Poplar Street in Laurel. Guest speaker will be Col. McLeash of the Delaware State Police.

Amateur Radio Club October 21 The next meeting of the Nanticoke Amateur Radio Club will be on Saturday, 9 a.m., Oct. 21, at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. For additional information call 875-1319. Visitors welcome.

Acorn Club October 26 The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford will have a meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 26, at Pizza King. The guest speaker will be Dr. Thomas Antonini. The hostess is Janice Bruerton and her committee.

Republican Women October 26 The Seaford Republican Women’s Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Seaford Golf and Country club at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Ed Butler, mayor of Seaford, talking about his vision for

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Pancake and sausage breakfast The Soundwaves Handbell Choir of Seaford Christian Academy is having a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Applebee’s on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 8 to 10 a.m. Everyone is invited. The cost is $5 per person paid at the door. The proceeds will support the Bell Choir’s tour to Vermont in the spring.

Breakfast at Blades Fire Hall An All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the Blades Fire Hall, corner of 5th and Cannon streets, adults $7, children $3; Sunday, Nov. 5, from 8 till 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Auxiliary and the Firemen of the Blades Fire Company.

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Community Bulletin Board Seaford. The public is invited. Lunch at noon is optional. For further information call Anne Nesbitt at 628-7788.

Holiday Bazaar The Methodist Manor House located at 1001 Middleford Road in Seaford, will host it’s annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start your holiday shopping early with crafts, quilting, woodworking, decorations and more.

There will also be a chicken salad luncheon available from 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the dining room for $6.50. Carry outs available. For more information, call Dixie Carlisle at 628-5631.

REUNIONS Laurel Class of 1976 To the Class of 1976, Laurel High School classmates, there will be a reunion on October 20 and 21. October 20 is dinner and dancing at 59 Lake, Rehoboth Beach. Contact Lisa for more information and reservations at 302-462-0818. On Oct. 21, a dinner and dance to be held at the Laurel American Legion at 6:30 p.m. to midnight. Dinner and dance are at no cost to classmates. Cash bar.

The Class of ‘76 is searching for classmates: Diana Calhoun, Kenny Carroll, Belinda Hill Carmean, Ida Mae Horsey, Robert Ryan, Rickey Smart, George Sorrow, Jeff Walters and Paul Joyner.

If you know how we can contact these missing classmates call Ellen at 846-0636 or Carol at 846-9726.Also call for reservations.

Woodbridge Class of ’96 Woodbridge Class of ’96 is having its 10-year class reunion on Oct. 21, at 6 p.m.

The event will be held at the Lighthouse Restaurant at Fisherman’s Wharf in Lewes. Contact Mandy Passwaters Forbes at 919-361-1452 or forbesfamof3@nc.rr. com.

SHS Class of 1996 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.

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 302—629-9410. You can also go to our class website at www.seafordhigh1976.com.

Bridgeville Class of 1949 The Bridgeville Class of 1949 will hold a class reunion on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Sailloft Restaurant on Rt. 113, north of Milford. We are searching for classmates, Jean Tucker McQuaide and Stanley Dickerson. If you know how to contact them, call Tom at 337-7494.

TRIPS Delmar Alumni Association The Delmar Alumni Association is sponsoring a bus trip on Nov. 10, 11 and 12, to Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, W.Va.

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.

This is a pre-holiday retreat. Attractions include the Festival of Lights, Festival of Trees, Christmas at the Mansion, Train Exhibit and lots of time for shopping and relaxing in the pool, etc.

The cost is $310, which includes two nights lodging, one holiday dinner buffet, two mountaineers breakfast buffets and tours. For further information call Jo at 846-0698.

HOLIDAYS Victorian Christmas Seaford Historical Society announces that the boutique at the Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion is back.

After an absence of several years Shirley Skinner, chairperson of the society gift shop committee, announces the return of this specialty.

All members are asked to donate one item, large or small. Items may be placed in the gray box on the front porch of the Ross Mansion at any time before Dec. 1.

For details call Skinner at 629-9378.

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.

Women’s Holiday Mart The Women’s Holiday Mart will be held in the Exhibit Hall at the Delaware State Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Features holiday shopping, demonstrations and activities for kids. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Harrington Business & Professional Women.

For information, call Dawn Elliott at 302-398-8544, email holidaymart@bpwharrington.org, or visit the website at bpwharrington.org.

POLITICAL Lawn Party for Harvey Hyland Jr. The Friends of Harvey Hyland Jr., candidate for the 5th District Sussex County Council will host a lawn party in his honor

on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-4 p.m. The party will be at the home of George and Marlene Collins, 4986 Sharptown Road, (Rt. 24 West of Laurel). All are welcome. Come out to enjoy good food, entertainment and get to know Harvey. Tickets are $20 per person. Contact the following persons for tickets: Marlene Collins 875-3091, Moezell Hyland 875-5201, Charlotte Anderson 539-4999, and Pauline Hyland 8752334.

Truman-Kennedy Dinner The annual Truman-Kennedy Dinner, a “chicken and dumpling” dinner fundraiser, sponsored by the Sussex County Women’s Democrat Club, will be held Oct. 28, at the Bridgeville Fire Hall, 6 p.m. There will be door prizes and an auction with all our Democrat friends and dignitaries. Sen. Thomas Carper will be the guest speaker.

For information and ticket reservations call George Adams (302) 349-4819.

Meet the Candidates Night There will be a Meet the Candidates Night at the Seaford Central Elementary School on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Richard J. Sternberg, candidate for election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Seaford 39th District will speak. Other invitees include Sen. Tom Carper, Treasurer Jack Markell, and

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ETC. Harley-Davidson Toy Run Seaford-Blades Charities Toy Run sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Ocean City (HDOC) and Harley-Davidson of Seaford. The date is set for October 22 and the ride will leave from HDOC and finish at HD Seaford This year’s ride will be a scavenger hunt.

“We’ll still do registration at HDOC and the cost will be $10 or a new, unwrapped toy per person (not per bike) and at the end of the run at HDS there will be

HALLOWEEN Trick or Treat hours Trick or Treat hours are the same in Greenwood, Bridgeville, Blades, Seaford, Laurel and Delmar. All communities will allow trick or treat on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. for children 12 and under.

The Bridgeville Lions will be holding a party and costume judging contest at 8 p.m. on October 31 at the Historical Society Park at the corner of Williams Street and Delaware Avenue.

The haunted house The haunted house sponsored by the Odd Fellows Charity Lodge is open Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Oct. 30, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Visitors to the haunted house will start their tour at the Laurel Fire Hall. From the fire hall, they will ride a tractordrawn wagon to the house, which is next to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The ticket booth is on the grounds of the house. For information, or to volunteer to help call Jerry Lynch, 875-5880.

Seaford Halloween Parade Children of all ages are welcome to walk in the Annual Seaford Halloween Parade. All dressed in costume may walk the parade route. The Seaford High School Band will participate. After the Parade, there will be a costume contest, prizes, and refreshments. The Parade date is Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Line-up is at 6:15 p.m. and step-off is at 7 p.m. The Parade starts in Dr. Wolfgang’s office parking lot on Cedar Street.

The Parade route is down High Street, to N. Arch Street to King Street to Seaford Fire Hall. The costume contest will be at the Seaford Fire Hall.

The Stone House Showings of “The Stone House,” a horror film produced in Delaware and shot in Milton, Milford, Georgetown and Laurel, will be Oct. 21 and 22, 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., in the Milton Theatre in downtown Milton. For information, call 684-1101 or visit the

refreshments,” states Bruce Bennett. “It’s along the way that things will be more interesting.”

Bennett adds, “If you are tied up that day and can’t attend, stop by HarleyDavidson of Ocean City or Seaford before hand and make a donation to the SeafordBlades Charities toy fund.”

Sussex Tech Alumni November 3 Sussex Technical High School is seeking alumni members of the school who are invited to be guests of honor at its 2006 Homecoming on Nov. 3 against Milford.

Former Sussex Tech graduates will be featured in the parade and acknowledged during half-time activities. Kickoff for the www.thestonehousemovie.com.

The movie will also be one of the 100 films that will be shown as part of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, Rehoboth Beach. It will be shown Friday, Nov. 10, 4:30 p.m. at Movies at Midway, Delaware 1. Tickets are $8.50, $6.50 for senior citizens (60 and older), children (11 and younger) and students. Call 645-9095 or visit www.rehobothfilm. com.

Doggie Costume Parade On Saturday, Oct. 28, at the CHEER Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown, will be hosting a Doggie Costume Parade. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Winners will be awarded a ribbon for cutest canine, coolest canine, most original and judge’s choice. Cost is $10 per dog.

Please bring proof of the pet’s rabies vaccine. Also help in our Dog Food Drive by bringing a dog food donation to help other seniors citizens feed their pets.

For details call Elizabeth Walls, 8565187.

Halloween Party October 28 The Seaford Elk Lodge will be having its annual Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m. There will be prizes in the funniest, scariest and most original costumes (most original being a homemade costume). A light lunch will be provided to those attending along with various snacks. Each child will be presented a trick or treat bag of goodies as they leave. Games will be played. Contact Exalted Ruler Janice Cecil for further information at 875-3810. The Elk Lodge is located north of Seaford on Elk Road.

Safe Place for kids October 28 Bring your kids to” Trunks of Treats.” Cars will be lined up in the church parking lot - their trunks filled with safe treats on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6-7:30 p.m., at the Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 and Dorthy Road, (3 miles north of Md/DE state line between Delmar and Laurel.) Dress up in costume. There will be games and fun. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 875-7824.

Kids Halloween Party October 29 Kids Halloween Party at Post 19, Laurel, on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 2-4 p.m. for children 12 years old and under. There will be games and costume judging with goodies for all.

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game at Raven Stadium is 7:30 p.m. All Sussex Tech alumni who can attend are asked to email Frank Makray at fmakray@sussexvt.k12.de.us.

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.

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.

Applications are being accepted for parade entrants and vendors. The application forms are available on the website at www.returnday.org, by e-mailing info@returnday.org or by calling 855-0722.

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. Dates are Wednesday, Oct. 25, and Wednesday, Nov. 29.

All programs will start at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered.

Dinner Ride Harley-Davidson of Ocean City has weekly dinner rides Wednesdays at 6 p.m. open to all riders and their passengers and to all brands of motorcycles. For more information, contact Harley-Davidson of Ocean City at 410-629-1599 or hdoceancit@ aol.com. Arrive 15 minutes early with a full tank.

Read Aloud training

Return Day 2006 Return Day 2006 is coming up Thursday, Nov. 9. and the Sussex County Return Day Committee has a new website up and running where you can get up-to-date information about events and schedules on Return Day as well as the Wednesday night Ox Roast activities.

Read Aloud Delaware volunteer training session will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31, 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.

Charity Lodge #27 Cemetery House Residents are ready for you.

Fun new attractions!!!

14th Annual Cemetery House Home of the Grave Digger October 13, 20, 21, 27, 28 Monday, Oct. 30th

Park next to the Laurel Firehouse on 10th Street and ride the wagon to the Haunted House sponsored by Charity Lodge #27.

Tickets sold from 7 pm to 11 pm, admission $8.00 or $7.00 with a non - perishable food item - under 6 free.

Benefits: Boy Scouts, Good Samaritan, and other worth while charities.

Thanks to everyone for your support!!!

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CHURCH BULLETINS March Forth at Grace Baptist

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March Forth, a Southern Gospel quartet from South-Central Pa., will present a concert at Grace Baptist Church, Atlanta Road, Seaford at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

The public is cordially invited to share in this wonderful experience. A love offering will be collected to help with expenses and the group will be selling their CDs and Tapes.

March Forth was formed on March 4, 1999 when on this day, four men, Brian, Dan, Doug and Bill, were called of God to form this quartet. Their first concert was March 4, 2000. The group has some new faces since their previous visit to Seaford in 2003, but their dedication to the gospel ministry remains constant. “We have been walking with God for several years and come with varied experiences, circumstances, and blessings. We strive to bring a whole new flavor to a wonderful old style of music ministry to reach … all ages.”

For more information, call the church at 629-8434 or check their web site at www.GraceSeaford.org

Heaven-Bound Ministries will be featuring Movie Night Friday, Oct. 20, at 214 N. Front St., Seaford at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the movie selection is family-friendly. The monthly event is free and all are welcome. For more information call 629-7676 or 6281908.

St. John’s Faith Explosion There’s a Faith Explosion coming to St. John’s United Methodist Church in Seaford.

The weekend of Oct 27-29, St. John’s is hosting a Lay Witness Mission for the congregation and friends that, in the past, has inspired new vision and excitement in the church. A Lay Witness Mission is a weekend event, known at St. John’s as “Faith Explosion” and focuses on inward

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March Forth, a Southern Gospel quartet from South-Central Pa., will present a concert at Grace Baptist Church, Atlanta Road, Seaford.

spiritual growth and renewal through fellowship, small group meetings and testimonies.

The Lay Witness Mission encourages the formation of small groups that are vital to the ongoing ministry in a local church.

It also uses a model for reaching out to friends, neighbors, relatives, and colleagues and for inviting them into homes for fellowship and discussion. It engages the congregation in prayer ministries that become a vital part of the life of the church.

Held twice before at St. John’s, in 1972 and 1993, both events helped the church move forward in its mission to go deeper spiritually. The public is cordially invited; visitors are expected. Join us for a covered dish meal and fellowship beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27.

On Sunday, Oct. 22, the Good News Tour will be sharing the Gospel in song at the 11 a.m. service at Blades United Methodist Church. This group, Earl Hoopes, Laura Mitchell, and Craig Banks, formed just after Hurricane Katrina, when they took their message to New Orleans to minister on street corners to Hurricane victims. The stories of their experiences, as well as the sound of their music, promise to be a blessing for all who attend, come join us.

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 & Nancy Willey are presenting live Christian music, fellowship and refreshments. October guest singers are: Oct. 21 - “Good News Tour.”

Men of God conference Booker St. Church of God, Georgetown, “Anointed Men of God” Conference will be held at the Princess Bayside Beach Hotel Golf Center, Ocean City, Md., from Friday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Oct. 29.

Guest preachers will be Bishop Thomas Sturgis, the Rev. Larry Morris and the Rev. Gary Miller. Call 856-9097.

Bishop’s annual visit The Rt. Rev. Wayne P. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware, will make his annual visitation to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford on Sunday, Oct. 22. Bishop Wright will be the celebrant at the 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist service.

Rector of St. Luke’s, the Rev. Jeanne Kirby Coladonato has returned from her three month sabbatical leave and is again the celebrant at the Sunday morning and Thursday evening worship services. holy Eucharist is celebrated every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and again at a special service of healing at 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

Newcomers and visitors are always welcome at St. Luke’s.

Pursuing the Dream Harvest Theater will present “Pursuing the Dream: In the Creative Arts” on Saturday, Oct. 21.

This seminar will be held at Harvest Christian Church in Seaford and its focus is to reach young artists who are looking to develop their artistic skills in the fields of visual art, dance, creative writing and music.

The goal of this conference is to provide examples of artists who are successfully pursuing their artistic dreams. The featured speakers will provide practical tips in a small workshop setting to help budding artists in their areas of expertise.

There will also be an opportunity to ask the speaker’s questions.

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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.

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

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

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

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

HARVEST CHRISTIAN 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

“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

Modern communication replacing face to face By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

I know I am a little young to reminisce or speak wistfully about the way things used to be, but I must admit I think modern communication is really starting to pass me by now.

Years ago if you wanted to tell someone something, you went and found them and sat down over a coffee, leaned on a lamppost or plopped down at a desk and said what needed to be said.

Eventually along came the telephone.

In that form of communication at least you could still hear tones and emotion, but facial expression and body language were gone. At the end of a conversation there was no chance for a handshake to seal the business deal, or a hug to comfort a distraught friend.

Now, we’ve upped the speed and methodologies of communication even more. If you think you are pretty savvy because you’ve got emailing down, you are already passé. The email of our current generation is text messaging. Somehow, youth find a way to take a number pad with 12 buttons and communicate all sorts of information.

My staff does this regularly. Instead of thinking it is good enough to be able to speak to me in an instant on the phone on my hip, they can get the word to the entire staff with one text sent to the whole group. I have to admit it’s convenient and I find myself doing it as well.

But it is really all good ultimately? Our human interactions boiled down to shortened ciphered sentences. Communication on the fly. Everyone up to speed.

I fear our entire culture is in the process of losing the beauty of the power of the spoken word. For example, I hate email because I can’t read tone. I’ve had times when I was just sure someone was upset with me only to find out I had com-

Long before technology gave us cell phones, God gave us voices. pletely misread the intentions.

There are many occasions when the most character developing situations in life require me to look someone in the eye and say I’m sorry. It takes integrity to sit and explain to a creditor that you need more time and are willing to work out a payment. There is no replacement for shaking someone’s hand and saying, “You have my word on this.”

There’s no way for these things to happen via an instant message, a text message, a voice message... you get the idea. I fear that over time we are losing the ability to really deeply interact with one another and speak words of meaning, sincerity, and integrity into each others lives.

Now, I have no plans to throw out my cell phone or computers tomorrow, but I do wonder if I should take a little time to consider my approach to communication.

It still means something to have the guts to face another person and solve a misunderstanding instead of hiding from them.

It still means the world when you can shut off the phone, scoop your kids up, and whisper about God’s love into their ears.

Long before technology gave us cell phones, God gave us voices. Let’s reestablish the habit of personal expression every chance we get. No doubt someone needs to hear your voice and see your face today.

The Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan Church. His views do not necessarily represent the views of the congregation or Wesleyan Church International. You may email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org

CHURCH BULLETINS Continued from page 26

The featured speakers at the 2006 conference are: Dance: Theara Ward, Alvin Ailey, Dance Kids Teaching Artist.

Writing: John Riddle, director, Delaware Christian Writers Conference.

Photography: Constance Lewes, Visual Arts and Communication specialist.

Music: Corey Franklin, Recording Artist and Worship Leader.

We ask that you encourage artists in these genres to participate in this amazing opportunity.

Tickets are $30 per person and are available by calling the church office at 628-7771.

Concord UMC 85th Reunion The 85th annual Reunion of the Sons, Daughters and Friends of Concord will

take place at Concord United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 21, with a 2 p.m. Business Meeting & Memorial Service and a 4 p.m. Chicken and Dumpling Dinner at Concord Community House.

Special music by the Good News Tour.

‘The Sensational Nightingales’ Victory In Grace Tabernacle presents the 2004 Stellar Award nominees - four gentlemen of gospel, The Sensational Nightingales, of Durham, N.C. and The Sussex Community Mass Choir of Sussex County, on Friday, Oct. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Seaford Middle School. Tickets are: adults, $10 in advance, $12 at the door; children 6-12 years, $5; under 6 are free. For tickets call the church at 302875-8507.

More Church News on page 29

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 5:30 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

Sunday School - all ages 9 a.m.

Worship 9 a.m., 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

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

Seaford. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 543 N. Bradford St., Seaford, DE.

Keith Emory West, 50 Marie Augustin, 54 Marie S. Augustin of Blades died on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at her home.

She was born Feb. 10, 1952 in Haiti the daughter of Jstoimeme-Nelus and Doruilia-Dor, both of Haiti.

She was a homemaker and a member of the First Haitian Baptist Church in Seaford.

Besides her parents she is survived by her husband, Therisson Augustin and seven children that reside in Haiti.

Her funeral services was on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the First Haitian Baptist Church in Seaford with the Rev. Facius Alfriede and Ruben Denys officiating. Interment followed in Federal Hill Cemetery in Federalsburg. Arrangements were made by Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg, Md.

Helen Steen Passwaters, 83 Helen Edna Steen Passwaters of Bridgeville passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006 at her residence.

Mrs. Passwaters was born in Seaford, a daughter of Harry and Della Mae (Anderson) Steen. She had farmed all her life with her husband and sons. Mrs. Passwaters was a long standing member of the Union United Methodist Church where she served on multiple committees.

Over her lifetime, she had been involved with the following: Lifetime and Charter Member of the Bridgeville Historical Society, a 4-H Club Leader, a member of the Historical Vintage Car Club of Delaware, the Busy Bee Homemaker Club, the Delaware Farm Bureau, the Seaford Spade and Trowel Club, the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the Bridgeville Library Board.

Mrs. Passwaters and her late husband also enjoyed two decades of Stock Car Racing and were the owners of Car #42 during those years. She was an active supporter of Youth Athletics at local high schools. For 26 years Mrs. Passwaters and her late husband donated ground for athletics at the Passwaters Little League Park.

She was also an avid bowler, and enjoyed and taught China Painting.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Passwaters was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Earl Lee Passwaters in l986.

She is survived by two sons, Earlee H. Passwaters and his wife Beth, and W. Coulter Passwaters and his wife Charlotte, all of Bridgeville; a brother, Cleatus Steen of Greenwood; and a sister Mildred Trice of Federalsburg, Md.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was on Oct. 13, at the Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville with the Rev. Dale Brown and the Rev. Ed Wilkins officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Helen Passwaters Athletic Fund, Woodbridge School District, 307 Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Arrangements were by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville.

On line condolences may be sent to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com

Jesse H. O’Bier, 86 Jesse H. O’Bier of Seaford died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2006, at Coastal Hospice at

the Lake in Salisbury, Md. Mr. OBier was born in Seaford, a son of George and Tressie O’Bier. He was a 1938 graduate of Seaford High School.

Mr. O’Bier was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, having served both in India and China. He retired from the DuPont Plant, Seaford in 1983 after 34 years of service. Mr. O’Bier was an avid gardener and beekeeper. He enjoyed traveling immensely, having visited all 50 states. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Seaford.

Mr. O’Bier was preceded in death by his parents, George and Tressie O’Bier; brothers, Paul of Middletown and Floyd of Seaford, and a sister, Emily Cannon of Bridgeville. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lois Coulbourne O’Bier; three children, Randall and his wife Debbie of Seaford, Elaine O’Bier Noland and her husband Mike of Anderson, S.C., and Mark and his wife Christine of Seaford; seven grandchildren, Jeff O’Bier and his wife, Lana of Centreville, Va., Kathi Jones Adams and her husband Glen of Seaford, Heather Noland Arnold and her husband Daniel of Pendleton, S.C., Clint and Caleb Noland of Anderson, S.C., and Jennifer and Benjamin O’Bier of Seaford; three great-grandsons, Jesse Jacob O’Bier of Centreville, Va., Derek and Logan Adams of Seaford; and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral service was on Sunday, Oct. 15, at Cranston Funeral Home in

In Loving Memory

Joseph P. Casey Born to us: Nov. 19, 1979 to Born to Eternal Life: Oct. 14, 2005

Keith Emory West of Blades died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, in Delmar, Md. Born in Seaford, a son of the late John Emory West and his mother, Mary Catherine Hearn, who survives him.

He lived by his own motto, “I is what I is!”, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Mr. West was a self employed mason.

Besides his mother, Mary C. Hearn, he is survived by his step-father, Martin T. Hearn of Laurel; a son, Shawn Messick of Laurel; two daughters, Stacy Messick of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Harley Elaine West of Blades; three brothers, Lamont West and his wife Catherine of Selma, Texas; Dan West and his wife Sandy of Berlin, Md., and Douglas H. West of Laurel, and four grand-children, Jordan, Breanna, Dylan and Austin.

He was preceded in death by one brother, David, in 2003.

A graveside service was in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, with Pastor Ken Deusa officiating. Interment followed the service.Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn., P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038.

Doris Iona Reed, 82 Doris Iona Reed of Seaford died Saturday, Oct. 14, at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Delmar.

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

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

Welcome…

If years could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

It’s been one year since God called you home, not a day goes by that you’re not in our thoughts, heart, or prayers so...

Until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Remembered in Love, Mom, Scott, Erin and Tasha

Barbara Jean Fowler, 63 Barbara Jean Fowler of Delmar died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, after a brief illness, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

She was born on June 8, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Russell I. and Mary Corinne Smith.

Mrs. Fowler attended the Gateway Church of Christ. Before moving to Delaware, she worked as a substitute

BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13) 628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church Office

Pastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Youth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm “We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”

Christ Lutheran Church

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

She was born in Laurel to the late Elwood F. Perdue and Dorothy Mae Donaway Perdue. She was also preceded in death by a son, John Mitchell, Jr., and four brothers and three sisters.

Mrs. Reed attended Seaford Wesleyan Church “The Ark” in Seaford. She loved to cook and sew.

She is survived by a daughter, Sandy Wingate of Seaford, with whom she lived with prior to residing at the nursing home; another daughter, Dorothy A. Moore of Arkansas; a son, Charles Mitchell of California; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Phillips of Seaford and Ruth Rementer of Georgetown; two brothers, John Wayne Perdue of Seaford and Preston Perdue of California; and several nieces and nephews also survive her.

A funeral service was held at Seaford Wesleyan Church, “The Ark,” Seaford, on Oct. 18, with Pastor Dave Kiser officiating. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford.

Arrangements were by Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

Corner of Shipley & Spruce Sts.

A Family Friendly Church Home for You Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Phone: 629-9755 www.ChristLC.net Bible School for the Mentally Challenged Saturday at 10 am

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

Senior Pastor

Located halfway between Seaford & Bridgeville, turn off Rt. 13 East at Cannon Rd. light, 4th place on left.

Mark Landon 7046 Seashore Hwy. Bridgeville, DE 19933

1611 KJV, Independent, Fundamental, Soul Winning

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 10:00 Sunday School 7:00 Prayer Service 11:00 Worship Service 6:00 Evening Worship Nursery Provided Rev. William Goslee - Ph. 349-0190

“Welcome Home!”

Wesley United Methodist Church 22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor Ed Kuhling Contemporary Worship 9 am Sunday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112

302-337-3044

Church of God

Fax 302-337-8769

Worship Services: Seeker Service 8:30 am • Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 10:45 am • Wed. Night 7 pm

A Gathering Of Faith Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love.

Attend Church this Sunday

MORNING STAR ✳ OCTOBER 19 - 25, 2006 schoolteacher in Prince George’s County.

She got a lot of personal satisfaction by doing volunteer work at Harvest Ministries.

She enjoyed motorcycles and, along with her late husband, was a member of the Horner Honda Riding Club. Cooking was a hobby of hers and The Food Network was one of her favorite television channels.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary K. Fowler, Sr, who passed in March of 2005.

She is survived by her daughter, Kelley M. Darst, and her husband, Mike, of Waddy, Ky.; a son, John Harold Melhuish, III of Ocean City, Md.; and a brother, Steve

Smith of Crisfield, Md. A funeral service was held Oct. 18, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Interment followed the service at St. Johnstown Cemetery in Greenwood.

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

Linda R. Russell, 53 Linda R. Russell of Seaford died on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 at home.

Mrs. Russell received her bachelor of science degree from California State College of Pennsylvania, where she was the Outstanding Woman Graduate, and she received her masters degree in education

CHURCH BULLETINS Watoto Children’s Choir in Concert The Watoto Children’s Choir will be in concert at the Atlanta Road Alliance Church, Seaford, on Sunday, Nov. 12.

They will perform at both the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services.

The African drums resound and one by one the children come dancing down the aisles in their brilliant Ugandan costumes with radiant smiles on their faces.

Throughout Watoto’s “Concert of Hope,” you will experience the energy and sense the joy and hope that these beautiful Ugandan orphans have found.

The concert is free; a love offering will be received.

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road, 1-1/2 miles north of the intersection of Stein Highway and Atlanta Road. For more information, call 629-5600 or visit www.atlantaroadcma.org.

Sailors Bethel UMC Homecoming Sailors Bethel Church in Bethel will be celebrating its Homecoming on Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. The Pastor is Art Smith and the guest singers will be “The Sounds of Joy.” There will be a family style beef and dumpling dinner served at the Bethel Community House immediately following the service. Join us for a great day.

“In Loving Memory”

Robert James Bennett 1/1/89 - 10/14/06

from the University of Delaware. She was Miss SNPJ. She taught at Sussex Central Middle school from 1975 to 1977, then at Woodbridge Middle school from 1978 to 1980 and since 1980 in Talbot County, Maryland schools.

Mrs. Russell was a member of the Seaford Jaycees from 1980 to 1990. Her real passion was the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, where she held the status of Lifetime Member and was the current president since 2004 and had been president in 1987 and 1988.

Her hobbies included bowling, volley ball, walking and yard work.

She is survived by her son, Jonathan

Russell of Seaford; her daughter, Amy Russell of Seaford; her parents, Al and Mary Roginski of Ambridge, Pa., brothers, Ed Roginski of Ambridge and Richard Roginski of Salt Lake City, Utah; sisters, Nancy Stassen of Indianapolis, Ind. and Kathy Casar of Winnipeg, Canada.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford. Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.

The family suggests donations may be made to the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, PO Box 87, Seaford, DE 19973; or the Seaford Missions, 611 3rd St., Seaford, DE 19973.

Pastor Appreciation

CROP Walks to be held in the U.S. this year. CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) brings neighbors together to take a stand against hunger in our world. Together we raise awareness and funds for international relief and development, as well as local hunger-fighting.

Thirty-five people participated in the Seaford Walk raising more than $2,400.

Seventy-five percent of the funds raised in the Seaford Walk will support efforts in more than 80-countries to provide food and clean drinking water, technical training, seeds and tools, wells and water systems and micro-enterprise loans. The remaining 25 percent of the funds will be returned to Seaford. The Seaford Food Closet and the Seaford Mission have been chosen to receive the funds returned to Seaford. For more about CROP call 888CWS-CROP or visit www.cropwalk.org.

The Woodland United Methodist Church will host a Pastor Appreciation luncheon Sunday, Oct. 22, to honor Pastor Dick Bridge and his wife, JoAnn. The covered dish luncheon will be at noon following Sunday School. All are welcome.

Laurel Baptist Church concert Come hear Frank Silva in concert on Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., at Laurel Baptist Church, 22056 Bi State Boulevard, Laurel.

Call for directions - Shirley, 875-2314, or Kathy, 875-1761.

Seaford Area CROP Walk The Seaford Area CROP Walk was held on Sunday, Sept. 24. Three churches, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Seaford Presbyterian Church and Harvest Christian Church, participated in the Walk.

The Seaford Walk is one of over 2,000

CASSETTES $1.00 Ea. OR 10 FOR $5.00

CD’S $1.97

25¢ TA B L E

Giant Yard Sale SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2006 KS BOO S 5 LB FOR 0 $5.0

RAIN OR SHINE

7:30 AM- ??? or Sold Out CLERGY SHIRTS $5.00 BULLETINS $1.97 Per Hundred U.S. FLAG KITS $6.95 CARDS 10 FOR $1.00

ROB E ES S $35.00

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Loosing my son has been the hardest mountain I have had to climb.

I would like to thank my family, my friends and my customers for all their support, love and hugs. Having a job where you can take your children to work with you has been a blessing to me. So many of my customers have been faithful patrons, watching my children grow throughout the years. Having my parents and my children by my side almost every day has been another blessing.

I would like to thank Georgetown Elementary for being so patient and caring with my daughter Katie. Also thanking her classmates for all their kindness.

I would like to thank God for blessing me with such wonderful friends. I have to believe he puts people into our lives for a reason. I would like to thank Colleen Briggs and her family for all their true love and support. I would like to thank Bonnie Wootten and her family for their true love and support. May God bless you all each and every day for all your kindness. Robert touched so many people in his life and he made me so proud of the young man he became. He never saw color, rich or poor and only wanted people to get along. He was never afraid to speak up when he saw someone being hurt. Robert’s friends meant the world to him. Joey, Ricky, Cory, Brandon and Christina thank you for your friendship with my son. Thank you for dealing with his sense of humor. He loved you all in his own special way, and I know he cared for each one of you very much.

Loosing my son has been the toughest mountain I’ve had to climb. I miss his sense of humor, I miss the phone ringing off the hook, I miss the fu-fu smell that lingered when he left, I miss the girlfriend talks, the homework talks, the laughter that he would bring, I miss, I miss, and I miss my son. All of my memories I will hold dear to my heart, for I pray we are never that far apart.

You are my son, and my best friend, I will always love you till my end.

Stephanie (Bowie) Harper

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Entertainment Rocktober Fishing Tournament ready Come catch the fun Oct. 20-22 at the Third Annual Rocktober Fishing Tournament and Festival, benefiting the Sussex County Land Trust and Horsey Family Youth Foundation. The festival begins Friday at 4 p.m., with frothy beverages and food for fishermen and their families. Saturday the festival opens at noon, with music, food and fun for the entire family.

Toyota will be on site showcasing their latest and greatest trucks, with a boat show in tow provided by Short’s Marine and Bombardier Recreational Products.

All aspiring chefs are invited to enter their best pies and chili dishes in the baking contest and cook-off for a chance to win gift certificates to the area’s favorite restaurants. Parents, bring all of your future Rocktober anglers to enjoy children’s activities such as pumpkin decorating, face painting, ecological touch tanks, inflatable basketball and afternoon magic shows. Don’t miss the Bass Pro casting competitions, as well as archery and waterfowl calling demonstrations.

After working up an appetite, enjoy the delicious pig roast by Bethany Blues, and

stick around for the evening crab fest by Hook ‘Em and Cook ‘Em. Don’t miss your chance to win a Ford Mustang GT convertible at the 7 p.m. Horsey Family Youth Foundation raffle.

The excitement continues on Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. with the Starboard Bloody Mary bar on hand and a live acoustic show by Doug Segree. No need to worry about missing the big game, two flat-screen TV’s will be broadcasting football in the afternoon. Make sure to stick around on Sunday to cheer on the Rocktober anglers. The tournament weigh-ins begin at 3 p.m. with final awards at 4. If the Rockfish state record is broken at this year’s tournament, the lucky angler who reeled it in will take home a new boat courtesy of Short’s Marine.

Thank you to our title sponsor, Schell Brothers, and the support of Bass Pro Shops, Toyota Trucks, The Starboard, Short’s Marine, Bombardier Recreational Products, Cape Gazette and Beach Paper.

Thank you also to PNC Bank, The Peninsula, Wilmington Trust, and The Horsey Companies.

PENNSYLVANIA PARTY - On Saturday, Oct. 21, The Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall will be the scene of a Pennsylvania Party, a festive dinner, dance and silent auction planned to help support and grow the Lake Forest Community Education Fund. The event will be held from 7 until 11 p.m. Pictured are Lake Forest teachers, Jason and Heather Cameron.

The theme was chosen to mirror a similar and very successful event held in Dover in the early ‘90s, according to event organizer Mary Voshell. Maria Fry, an instructor at the First State Academy of Dance, will lead the polka. There will be a traditional bridal dance and plenty of club music provided for dancing by J.B. Express.

There will be cultural foods from all regions of Pennsylvania, and the silent auction will offer items unique to that state. Also up for bid will be gift certificates to stores and restaurants along with a variety of giftware and household items. Tickets are $25; tables of eight may be reserved for $200. Call Mary Voshell at 284-3230 or Linda Chick at 398-5194.

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Classifieds FREE CLASSIFIEDS* (For Personal Use Only) *Some exceptions such as homes for rent or sale

Deadline: Monday, 3 p.m.

Businesses: $4.50 per inch

$200

PER TREE U-CLEAN UP!

($9.00 minimum)

Boxed (Display) Ads: $6.30/inch Legals: $6.30 per inch LOST LOST KITTEN, white except tail & spot on left ear, had blue collar. Dublin Hill Rd., Bridgeville area. 3377244 or 448-9930. 10/5

GIVE-AWAY HARDWOOD FIREWOOD, you cut & haul. 855-5878.

10/12 ORANGE/ WHITE CAT, beautiful, great disposition, male, 8-9 mos. old. Free.

875-8677. 10/5 KITTENS! Various colors, 5 mos. old, mostly males, free to good home. 8750964. 10/5

HELP WANTED LIBRARY ASSISTANT The Delmar Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. Essential functions include working with community and staff, handling circulation duties, general computer skills and technical library tasks. Library experience and/or education in library science is preferred.

Deadline for applications is October 28,2006.

Applications can be submitted to the Delmar Public Library (www.delmarlibrary. org) or email a resume to sscott@lib.de.us.

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Debris Removal service also available at additional cost.

HELP WANTED

443-783-8431

Full Time & Part Time

AUTOMOTIVE

BOATS KAYAK 18’ w/Rudder, Kelvar Const., beautiful cond. w/all access. & more. Must see. Sacrifice $1600. 8759775. 10/12 ‘92 16’ SEA NYMPH Bass Boat, 40 hp Evanrude motor, 56 lb. Elec. TM, LW, DF, ‘01 Loadrite trailer, like new. $2995. 875-8677.

9/21 14’ FLAT BOTTOM fiberglass, w/trailer, Mercury motor, minor work, $1200 628-3694. 9/21

BOAT, 30 hp needs OBO.

*Pricing applies per conditions.

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LOOKING FOR A SCOOP for tractor, size 3. 4226381, ask for Jerry. 10/12

‘79 HOLIDAY CAMPER, approx. 29’ long, $1000 OBO. 875-9401. 10/5

ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES

‘82 ELCAMINO SS P/U, 422-6381, ask for Jerry.

10/19

CHEST OF DRAWERS & DRESSER, dated Aug. 1928, $25 for pair. (must take both). Fair cond., could use some work. 875-3099, after 1 p.m. 10/19

‘88 PLY. RELIANT, 4 cyl., AT, 4 Dr., tag DE, $675.

629-4348. 10/5

‘70 & ‘71 LAUREL YEAR BOOKS, $50 ea. 682-7111.

10/12

‘92 TOYOTA 2WD P/UP, 1 owner, 4 cyl., 5 spd. stick, good tires, runs & looks good, 116K mi., $2200. Call 875-0171 & let ring. 10/5

ANT. RUG BEATER, $25.

Ant. Corn Shredder, $25. 2 Ronnie Milsap Guitar Picks, $25 for both. 337-0271 before 9 pm. 9/21

‘90 CHEV. CAPRI S/W. Family owned only. All power, 112K, runs & looks good. $1500. 875-9304 after 5 pm. 9/28

JEFF GORDON XL Nylon Jacket & liner w/inside pocket, $50. 236-1398.

9/21

‘98 DODGE DAKOTA Spt. Truck, AT, AC, V6, 128K mi., orig. owner, $3200 OBO. 628-3694. 9/21 ‘86 MERC. GRAND MARQUIS, P/W, air, good cond., $1200. 628-8555. 9/14

WANTED!

CAMPERS/ TRAILERS

RINGLING BROS. 1970 100th Anniv. Porgram Guide & poster, great cond., $25. 398-0309. 9/21 ASST. BASEBALL & BASKETBALL Unopened wax packs, also non-sport cards. 398-0309. 9/21

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Sussex County Habitat for Humanity seeks a full-time Construction Manager to oversee all aspects of home building program. Requirements: good organizational, management, communication and people skills. Must be able to work with skilled and unskilled volunteers to engage them in building homes. Knowledge of all aspects of the residential construction industry a must and housing development experience a plus.

HELP WANTED Busy optometric practice seeking full time staff member.

We will train the right person. Some traveling between offices is required. Competitive salary with benefits.

Please fax resume to Dr. Sprague

1359510

302-856-4970

Send resume & salary requirements to admin@sussexcountyhabitat.org or SCHFH, PO Box 100, Nassau, DE 19969, Attn: Kevin Gilmore by October 23, 2006.

No phone calls please.

Reconditioned appliances with 30 day guarantee.

Call 628-5396 or 443-880-3538 Kelly Appliance Service, Inc. WOOD ANTIQUE FILING CABINET, $250. 629-4348.

9/14 DE LIC. PLATE, PC3428, active. 875-5796. 9/14

FOR SALE CHILD’S BLUE TRICYCLE, like new, $15. 875-3099 after 1 pm. 10/19

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Two Cats in the Yard 110 South Conwell St. Historic Downtown Seaford 302-628-1601 ~ Wed.-Sat. 10-5 WINCESTER PUMP model 1300, 4 interchangeable barrels, scope, choke, $350. CVA Muzzle Loader, Hawkis, 50 caliber, side hammer, $100 OBO. Ask for Tony, 875-2454. 10/12

DOUBLE STROLLER, Stadium style (side by side), good shape, $50. 875-3099 after 1 pm. 10/19.

ATTIC ROOF VENT, 24” dia., thermostate controlled, $65. Lg. Corona Kerosene Heater, exc. cond., $65. 682-7111.

10/12

MICROWAVE, SUNBEAM, small, white, $20. Glider rocker, works great, could use new cushions, $35.

875-3099 after 1 pm. 10/19.

SOFA, 3 cushion, like new, quality const., lt. grn. & tan plaid, sarifice, $250. 8759775. 10/12

MO-PED Columbia, needs work, $100 OBO. 6447344. 10/19

KELVINATOR WASHER & DRYER, $100. China Closet, $50. 875-9610. 10/5

COLOR TV, 27” Zenith, remote, cable ready, exc. cond., $100 firm. 682-7111.

10/12

MAPLE KIT. TABLE & 4 chairs, $75 OBO. Lg. China Cabinet, 2 pieces, $75 OBO. 875-4114. 10/5

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RIVAL 7 QT. CROCK POT, removable stoneware core, incl. travel case, like new, $25. 875-3099. 10/5

LAWN HOSE KEEPER (never used) $10. Texas Inst. T134 calculator (never used) $15. 628-2166. 9/21

2 END TABLES & COFFEE TABLE, cherry finish, good cond., $35 set. 875-3099.

ENTERTAINMENT CTR., black, cottage style, solid wood, 54H x 61 W x 23D, $75. Rectangular coffee table, oak, cottage style, solid wood, 21H x 48W x 28D, $45. 628-3694. 9/21

ALTO SAXOPHONE, good cond. 875-3589 or 8755513. 10/5 LR CHAIR, Soft Blue Plaid, Cothran brand from Scott’s, exc. cond., paid $800, asking $150 OBO. 875-7412.

DVD MOVIES $3 ea. VHS movies, 75¢ ea. 628-1880.

ELIPTICAL GAZELLE Exercise Machine, good cond., $50. 398-0309. 9/21 FAMOUS TRAIL METAL DETECTOR, new, $50.

236-1398. 9/21 OIL PAINTING, Ocean waves, 3’x2’ by Taylar.

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ORION 6” TELESCOPE, reflecting, dobsonian mount. Lenses, moon filter, exc. cond. $200. 629-3953.

WHITE DRESSER w/mirror, twin beds, desk, upholstered chair, lamp, all good cond., $125 for all. 6298624. 9/14 LESTER SPINET PIANO w/lift top bench, beautiful mahogany finish, plays great, you move, $325.

846-9975. 9/14 PATIO SET, Redwood w/ cushions, 6 pcs., $45. 6296337. 9/14

LG. RECLINER w/ high back, med. brown, exc. cond. Country style love seat, tufted back & seat, med. brown, very good cond, $60. Night stad, white w/blue trim, $20. 934-6868.

PEACOCKS, 1 Pr. for sale, $50/pair. 875-4952. 10/19

BRASS TABLE LAMPS, $10 ea. Sheet sets w/pillowcases, dbl. $5, Queen $8. Quilts $10. Bedspreads $8. 628-2166.

BORDER COLLIE PUPS, farm raised, registered, ready to go Oct. 15. $400 ea. 629-3964. 10/5

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Blacksmith Shop Rd., Greenwood, DE – Sussex Co. Dist. 1-30 Map 8.00, Parcel 52.00 Incredible Investment Opportunity! Perced lot that is ready to build!

Nicely maintained 3 BR, 2 BA home & buildable lot on the head waters of the Nanticoke River.

At the intersection of Rt. 13 ant Rt. 16 East (in Greenwood, DE) turn East onto Rt. 16 and follow for 3.7 miles to Blacksmith Shop Rd. and turn right. Follow Blacksmith Shop Rd. for approx. 3 miles to the lot on the right. Signs Posted.

Wonderful wooded building lot just outside Greenwood, DE. Referred to as Sussex County District 1-30, Map 8.00, Parcel 52.00. The lot has been approved by DENREC for onsite septic & well. The owner of the lot is relocating & the lot must be sold. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautiful secluded lot that is centrally located in Sussex County. $5,000.00 down on each lot on the day of auction in cash, certified check or check acceptable by undersigned. Balance to be paid in 45 days. 2.5 % Buyer premium. Property being sold “as is”. Prospective Buyer responsible for inspection, prior to the auction, Auction Company makes no representation or warranties of any kind. . Brokers must have clients registered 48 hours prior to the auction. Contact Auction Co. for Complete Details

Waterfront farm located on the Wicomico Creek just off the Wicomico River.

Nov. 4th, 2006 at 1:47 PM – Somerset Co. Taxmap 4 Parcel 91, Princess Anne, MD Preview: Sunday Oct. 22nd 11 – 12 PM, Sunday Oct. 29th 12 – 1 PM of by appointment.

At the intersection of Rt. 13 and Allen Rd. (North of Princess Anne) turn West onto Allen Rd. and follow for 0.75 miles to Polks Rd. Turn left to Polks Rd. and follow for 1.9 miles to the farm on the right. Signs Posted. . Large 72 Acre +/-waterfront farm located on Wicomico Creek. The farm is located approx. 1.5 miles from the Wicomico Yacht Club and the intersection with the Wicomico River. The farm has been plated showing the perc locations. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own this waterfront farm. The tillable acreage is currently enrolled in the CREP program. Outstanding waterfowl, whitetail deer and turkey habitat. Bidders are encouraged to walk or view the property at their convenience. Wonderful views of the creek!! $40,000.00 down day of auction in cash, certified check or check acceptable by undersigned. Balance to be paid in 90 days. 2.5 % Buyer premium. Property being sold “as is”. The previous grantors have a 30 day first right of refusal and the property will be sold subject to said agreement. Prospective Buyer responsible for inspection, including lead paint, prior to the auction, Auction Company makes no representation or warranties of any kind. . Brokers must have clients registered 48 hours prior to the auction. Contact Auction Co. for Complete Details

Ockels Rd. & Rt. 13 in Seaford, DE - Sussex County Dist 1-32, Map 2.00 Parcel 275 Incredible 7.5 Acre +/- lot with 2,500 + feet of frontage on the Southbound Lanes of Rt. 13

Real Estate Preview: Monday Oct 30th 5 – 6 PM or by appointment!

The lot is located on the Southbound lanes of Rt. 13 approx. 2.2 miles South or Rt. 20 West in Seaford, DE and 3.8 miles North of Rt. 9 East in Laurel, DE. The property is located on the North of the intersection at Ockels Rd. Signs Posted.

INCREDIBLE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Approx. 7.5 Acre +/- lot with an incredible 2665’ +/- of frontage on the Southbound lanes of Rt. 13 just south of Seaford. Lot currently has one billboard that is leased. The lot is conveniently located in between Seaford & Laurel, DE. The property offers prime frontage on Rt. 13 for Billboard Advertising. $5,000.00 down day of auction in cash, certified check or check acceptable by undersigned. Balance to be paid in 45 days. 2.5 % Buyer premium. Property being sold “as is”. Prospective Buyer responsible for inspection, including lead paint, prior to the auction, Auction Company makes no representation or warranties of any kind. . Brokers must have clients registered 48 hours prior to the auction. Contact Auction Co. for Complete Details .

Marshall Auctions is honored to sell the old Laurel Post Office.

The property will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve and regardless of price.

Thursday November, 16th at 5:27 PM – 400 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE At the intersection of Rt. 13 ant Rt. 24 (in Laurel DE) turn West onto Rt. 24 and follow for 1 mile to Central Ave. Turn left onto S. Central Ave. and follow to the building. Signs Posted.

The Landmark Building was originally constructed as the local post office in 1935 and was renovated to state historical standards in 2002 as an office building suitable for professional businesses. The building is all brick and poured concrete, very solid. The facility offers Handicap compliant access and complete compliance throughout.

Included is a keyless entry security system, smoke detectors, and double cat 5 phone and internet lines to all offices and reception area. Optimal for use as a doctor, dentist, attorney, insurance, real estate, town, county, state, office building.Especially attractive for use by any business desiring to move out of an in home location to a professional setting with the option of developing income from space available to other tenants. The systems in place allow for unlimited “virtual offices”. Currently receiving income from office leases and virtual offices. $15,000.00 down day of auction in cash, certified check or check acceptable by undersigned. Balance to be paid in 45 days. 2.5 % Buyer premium. Property being sold “as is”. Prospective Buyer responsible for inspection, including lead paint, prior to the auction, Auction Company makes no representation or warranties of any kind. . Brokers must have clients registered 48 hours prior to the auction. Contact Auction Co. for Complete Details.

Five Generations of Combined Auction Experience Doug Marshall, Jr., CAI, Christal Marshall, Auctioneers Phone: 888-986-SOLD(7653) 410-835-0383

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Call 800-551-3588 for access instructions and brochure. Woltz & Associates, Inc. (VA#321), Brokers and Auctioneers, Roanoke, VA 24011.

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PUBLIC AUCTION OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE & HOME Location: 113 Cannon St., Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Traveling into Bridgeville, DE on S. Main St., turn left onto Market St. Turn right onto Cannon St. across from the Bridgeville Fire Dept. and home will be located 0.1 miles on right (Sign Posted)

FRIDAY, OCT. 27, 2006 - 4:30 P.M. Inspection: Monday, October 23 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. or contact the auction company to set-up an appointment.

Check our website for photos, terms, & complete listing The property is located in the town of Bridgeville, DE and is identified on the Sussex County tax map as parcel 1-31-10.15-18.00. The property consists of 0.45 acres of land more or less and is improved with a two story home with town water & sewer.

The home has approx. 1,596 square feet of living area and has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen w/refrigerator and oven, enclosed front porch and ample closet space. The exterior of the home has vinyl siding, asphalt shingle roof and recently replaced windows. The interior of the home has been recently remodeled and is in good condition. The home is currently rented on a month-to-month basis and produces $750 per/month of rental income. (Sussex County real estate taxes: $550.00/year) A great investment home or starter home with a large in-town lot, you will not want to miss,The property is located in a great location near Rt. 13.

Terms: $10,000.00 down payment on the day of sale in the form of cash, certified check or cashier’s check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal & Sons with the balance due within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. If buyer fails to make settlement within 45 days the down payment will be forfeited and the property will be resold at the expense of the buyer.

Buyer & Seller will equally share all State & County transfer taxes. Buyer to pay the cost of preparing and recording the deed and any other costs that may occur. The home is being sold in “AS IS” condition. 3% Buyer’s Premium. Seller has the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is their intent to sell said property.

Jos. C. O’Neal & Sons AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS, INC. 11112 Laurel Road, Laurel, DE 19956

302.875.5261 - 1.866.866.8758 www.onealsauction.com

LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals took the following action at a meeting on October 4, 2006: Case No. V-50-06: Sue Sutton, 53 Robinson Circle, received a variance from the R-2 area and bulk requirements as per Sec. 1521 (6) rear yard setbacks, in order to build a deck six feet from the rear property line.

Case No. V-51-06: Deric Parker, owner or 334 Market Street received a variance from the R-2 area and bulk requirements as per Sec. 15-21 a, (5) side yard setbacks to allow a new house to be built 2.6’ from the side yard property lines.

Case No. V-42-06: Dorcilla Jean Francois received a special exception as required by Sec. 15-20/15-14 for a home day care at 710 E. Poplar Street. She is permitted a maximum number of nine children.

THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores Slatcher City Manager 10/19/1tc

PUBLIC NOTICE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD, an ordinance to amend Chapter 8, Sec. 4.1 and adding Division 2A. Chapter 4. BUILDING1 Article 1, BUILDING CODE2, DIVISION 1. Adoption Sec. 4.1 Building Code Adopted. (a) The 2003 International Building Code as amended, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in full herein, as the official Building Code of the City of Seaford, except for the changes, additions, deletions or modifications found in Division 2. (b) The 2003 International Residential Cole as amended, published by the nationally recognized mode codes, is adopted by reference and made a part of the Chapter with the same force and effect as though set out in gull herein, as the official Building Code of the City except for the changes, additions, deletions or modifications found in Division 2.

Adopted October 10, 2006.

Effective January 1, 2007.

DIVISION 2. Amendments to Building Code. (a) No permits shall be issued by the Building Offi-

cial unless the building to be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, or emplaced shall be of new materials. (b) One story detached accessory structures used as tool an storage sheds, playhouse and similar uses are not exempt from permitting.

DIVISION 2A. Amendments to Residential Code. (a) A landing is required only on the exterior side of the main entrance door. (b) The maximum riser height is 8 1/4”. (c) The minimum tread depth of 9” including winders. (d) The first and last step of interiors stairs may have a difference of 5/8”. (e) No anchor bolts will be required at the end of each plate section, excluding corners.

Adopted October 10, 2006.

Effective January 1, 2007.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Broad Creek Hundred Case No. 9683 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 DONALD AND RITA BAKER who are seeking a variance from the side yard setback requirement, to be located southeast of Road 28, 1,380 feet northeast of U.S. Route 13.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, NOVEMBER 27, 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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TOWN OF BLADES ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING The Town Council of the Town of Blades, Sussex County, Delaware, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 26, 2006, 7 p.m. at Hardin Hall, West Fourth Street, Blades, Delaware.

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive input from the citizens of the Town regarding a request from Colonial East, L.P., Lewes, to annex parcels 1.32-20.00-258, 259 and 262, located on the East side of Rt. 13, North bound side of Rt. 13, corner of Concord Road, containing sixty (60) acres more or less. Colonial East, L.P. is requesting an approval of a residential and commercial mixed zoning pursuant to Article 16 of the Blades Land Development Ordinance.

Request from I. G. Burton to annex parcel 1.322.00-261 for established business, located on the East side of Rt. 13, North bound side, corner of Brickyard Road, containing 7.07 acres more or less.

Request from Dr. Paul and Joyce Aguillon to annex parcel 1.32-1.12-25, an established rental home on E. Second Street.

All interested parties are welcome to attend the hearing and make oral comments or submit written comments in advance of the hearing to be placed on the record.

Julie A. Chelton Town Administrator Town of Blades 10/12/2tc

REFERENDUM The Commissioners of Bridgeville will hold Referendum to Approve or Disapprove the Borrowing by the Commissioners of the Town of Bridgeville a Sum Not to Exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000.00) to Provide Funds for Upgrades to the Town Wastewater Treatment Plant, including the Purchase of Equipment, and all Other Necessary and Related Matters Associated Therewith, and that the Borrowing be Secured by a Bond Issue, Grant Application or other Financial Obligation. The Referendum will be held on Saturday the 21st Day of October, 2006 at the Town Hall, 101 N. Main Street, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Every citizen of the Town of Bridgeville who has attained the age of eighteen (18) shall have one vote and, in addition, every partnership, corporation or other entity owning real property, within corporate limits of the Town of Bridgeville shall also have one vote and the said vote of a partnership, corporation, or other entity may be cast either in person or by proxy.

COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE See LEGALS—page 37

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Police Journal Trooper injured in crash The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated an injury crash last evening involving a Delaware State Trooper.

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 7:15 p.m., Troopers responded to Reynolds Pond Road and Isaacs Road, northwest of Milton for reports of a two vehicle injury crash. Investigators report that a fully marked 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Police Cruiser was traveling northbound on Isaacs Road approaching the intersection of Reynolds Pond Road. A 2001 Chevy S10 pick-up truck was traveling westbound on Reynolds Pond Road approaching a stop sign at the intersection on Isaacs Road. The Chevy failed to stop at the stop sign and continued into the intersection. At that point the Police Cruiser’s front end struck the left rear of Chevy within the intersection. Upon impact, the Chevy continued in a northwesterly direction and exited the north edge of Reynolds Pond Road and overturned on its roof.

LEGALS - from Page 36 JOSEPH T. CONAWAY, COMMISSION PRESIDENT 10/05/3tc

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT The House Bar & Grill L.L.C. has on October 3, 2006 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a full spirits restaurant license on premises located at 10912 County Seat Highway Laurel, Delaware. 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 this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before November 2, 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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The driver of the Police Cruiser, identified as a four-year veteran Trooper, was transported to Milford Emergency Room and treated for contusions to her right wrist. The rear passenger in the police cruiser, a 26-year old Lincoln man, was treated at Beebe Emergency Center for a minor laceration to his left eyebrow.

The driver of the Chevy, identified as Blake W. Loberg, 24 of Ellendale, was not injured. He was cited for Failure to stop at a Stop Sign. His right front passenger, a 17-year old Dover woman, was treated at Beebe Emergency Center for lower back pain.

The intersection was closed for approximately 2 hours while the crash was being investigated.

Financial exploitation The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud unit announced Oct. 11 that Barry Brody, 67, of Claymont pled guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to one count of felony Financial Exploitation of an Infirm Adult in New

NOTICE Estate of Edna M. Records, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Edna M. Records who departed this life on the 15th day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, DE were duly granted unto Norman Glenn Phillips, Sr. on the 3th day of October, 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 15th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Norman Glenn Phillips, Sr. 34070 St. Georges Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Dean A. Campbell, Esq. 108 N. Bedford St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 10/12/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Jackie L. Robinson, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Jackie L. Robinson who departed this life on the 19th day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Blades, DE were duly granted unto Elizabeth A. Hurley on the 3rd day of October, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are re-

quired to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 19th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Elizabeth A. Hurley 12 Gordy Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 10/12/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Thomas A. Coleman, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Thomas A. Coleman who departed this life on the 15th day of August, A.D. 2005 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Yvonne F. Coleman on the 19th day of September, 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 15th day of April, A.D. 2006 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Yvonne F. Coleman 23843 Dove Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 10/05/3tc

Castle County Superior Court.

The victim was his 91-year-old mother who resides at the Milton and Hattie Kutz Home in Wilmington. Brody had power of attorney over his mother’s finances and abused this authority by failing to pay his mother’s nursing home bill and using the money for his own advantage.

He was sentenced by Delaware Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter to four years of probation and ordered to make restitution in the amount of $63,958 to the Kutz Home, $55,000 to the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, and $2,600 to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Brody was also ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation and attend Gamblers Anonymous as conditions of his sentence.

14 arrested for DUI Delaware Law enforcement officers arrested 14 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol during week 15 of the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign. This brings the number of individuals arrested for DUI since July 4th weekend to 348.

Three sobriety checkpoints were conducted last weekend. Participating agencies included Delaware State Police Troop 9, and the New Castle, and Sussex County DUI Task Forces. In addition to the 14 DUI arrests, officers made 10 drug arrests, 4 felony arrests, apprehended 2 wanted individuals, recovered 1 stolen vehicle and issued 71 citations for other traffic violations.

LAUREL POLICE REPORTS On Monday, Oct. 9, at 8:39 p.m. members of the Laurel Police Department stopped a subject riding on a bike without a light in the area of North Central Avenue and Maryland Avenue. Further investigation by officers revealed a small amount of marijuana on the subject.

Arrested was a 16-year-old male on charges of No light on bike, Possession of marijuana and Possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released to the custody of a parent.

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. members of the Laurel Police Department arrested Walter Schirling, 46, of Delmar. He was wanted on an active warrant out of the Laurel Police Department. The warrant was issued on August 6, 2006, after it was learned that he gave a false name when he was arrested on March 7, 2003 for DUI. He was charged with Identity Theft, six counts of Forgery 2nd, Criminal Impersonation, Driving while intoxicated , Inattentive Driving, Driving without a license, No proof of registration, No proof of Insurance and Driving on the wrong side of the road.

He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution.

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6:37 p.m. members of the Laurel Police Department arrested a 10-year-old male on an active warrant out of the Laurel Police Department. The warrant was issued on 10/9/06 after the male juvenile was identified by the victim as the subject that shot him in

the face with a BB gun.

Charges were Assault 3rd and Reckless endangerment. He was released to the custody of a parent.

On Wednesday, Oct.11, at 12:56 a.m. members of the Laurel Police Department responded to the 1000 building of Carvel Gardens in reference a suspicious acting person. Upon arrival officers made contact with a male standing in the stairwell. The subject provided officers with a name, but was unable to provide any identification.

At that point the subject was detained.

Further investigation by officers revealed that the subject had provided officers with a false name and was currently barred from Carvel Gardens by management.

Arrested was Tracey Deshields 37, of Laurel, on charges of Criminal Impersonation and Criminal Trespass 3rd.

On Wednesday, Oct.11, members of the Laurel Police Department arrested Brahim Wright, 28, of Laurel, on an active warrant out of the Laurel Police Department. The warrant was issued on the same date for Wright after it was learned through an investigation that he allegedly sexually abused a female juvenile during the time period of 6/1/06 to 8/31/06 at his home in Laurel.

He was charged with Continuous sexual abuse of a child, three counts of Indecent Exposure 1st, six counts of Rape 1st, and Endangering the welfare of a child He was committed to SCI in default of $165,000 secured bond.

On Thursday, Oct. 12, members of the Laurel Police Department arrested Johnmika Daniels, 21, of Laurel, on an active warrant out of the Laurel Police Department. The warrant was issued after Daniels was identified by the owners of The Ram Deli in Laurel as the one that cashed a fake check.

He was charged with Theft by false pretense and released on $4,500 unsecured bond.

On Sunday, Oct. 15, members of the Laurel Police Department responded to the 300 block of East 5th Street in reference to an assault. Upon arrival officers learned that the suspect got into a verbal argument with the victim. During the course of the argument the suspect allegedly kicked the victim and the victim’s 2-month-old child.

The victim refused medical treatment for both her and the child.

Arrested was Raul Rios,18, of Laurel, on charges of Offensive Touching and Assault 2nd, He was committed to SCI in default of $3,000 secured bond.

Community Policing Meeting The Laurel Police Department will be holding a community policing meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The meeting is open to all residence and business owners of Laurel. The purpose of the meeting will be for residence and business owners of Laurel to express the concerns and problems that they feel are affecting the quality of life in Laurel.

The police will also be looking for citizen and business members’ input of what can be done to resolve the problems.

Anyone with questions are asked to contact Corporal Derrick Calloway at the Laurel Police Department (302)-875-2244.

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Education State soon accepting applications from prospective charter schools

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT - At the recent Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association’s Conference, which was held in Dover, scholarships were awarded to students across Delaware. One of the award recipients this year was Laurel’s Ashley Hill, who will be furthering her education through the nursing program of Delaware Technical and Community College. Hill is shown above with Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association scholarship committee member George Kerr.

The Department of Education (DOE) will soon be accepting applications for approval of new charter schools to open in August or September 2008. The application period is from Nov. 1 through Jan. 2, 2007.

Charter schools are independent public schools offered as an alternative to traditional public schools. An independent Board of Directors governs each charter school. Charter schools must be non-sectarian and non-discriminatory. Since charter schools receive federal, state and local funding, they cannot charge tuition.

Each charter school’s curriculum is required to address Delaware’s content standards. Students who attend charter schools are required to participate in the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) examination. Charter schools are also included in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) school accountability ratings.

A review of all submitted applications will be conducted by DOE following the deadline. If the application is found to meet all required criteria, the Secretary of Education will submit the application to the State Board of Education for final ap-

proval.

Currently, there are 17 charter schools operating in Delaware: Academy of Dover; MOT Charter School; Campus Community School; Charter School of Wilmington; Delaware Military Academy; East Side Charter School; Thomas A. Edison Charter School; Family Foundations Charter School; Kuumba Academy Charter School; Marion T. Academy Charter School; Maurice Moyer Academy; Newark Charter School; Odyssey Charter School; Pencader Business and Finance Charter High School; Positive Outcomes Charter School; Providence Creek Academy Charter School; and Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences. Combined, student enrollment in all charter schools is near 8,000 students.

Application packets are available. For an application or for further assistance, contact Babs Sutton at (302) 735-4020.

Additional information is also available on the DOE Web site at doe.k12.de.us/charterschools/charter_schools.htm

Workers in science and 2006 GENERAL ELECTION technical fields needed for NOVEMBER 7, 2006 presentation to students The Delaware Business, Industry , Education Alliance is presenting a “What in the World?” program to help to convince elementary school students to look at careers that require science, math or a technology background.

Sussex Academy of Arts & Science is hosting a program on Friday, Nov. 10.

The program is being held for the seventh grade and approximately 100 students are planning to attend.

The presenters are a varied group with substantial experience in their fields. Presenters include Paula Chaffinch Moore of the Delaware State Fire School, Elaine Fike from the Sussex County Department of Libraries, Suzy McKaskill from Delaware Technical and Community College and Bobby Patterson, a Sussex County Paramedic.

Students will also be treated to presentations from Sam Slabaugh, financial advisor from EST Financial, Deanna Vokes of

the Centre Skating Rink, Gary Powers, a land surveyor from Morris & Ritchie Associates Inc. and Detective John Justice of the Delaware State Police.

Each presenter will bring an object that probably wouldn’t be recognized by the students or at least wouldn’t be recognized in the context the presenter is illustrating.

Then they explain how that helps them do their job and how math, science or technology is important to their jobs.

The presenters speak for about 10 minutes to each group of students. The students rotate to other presenters in order to be exposed to a wide base of careers.

Anyone interested in volunteering to participate may contact Robin Agar, BIE Alliance, 202 Acorn Forest Drive, Felton, 302-284-8141.

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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High school students are honored for giving blood Students from 11 local high schools in Kent and Sussex counties were honored recently for donating blood during the 2005-06 school year.

Student and faculty representatives were recognized by the Blood Bank of Delmarva for hosting blood drives. The luncheon and awards ceremony, held at the Sail Loft Restaurant in Milford, also served as the official kick-off to the 200607 blood drive season.

The following local schools took top honors: Sussex County awardees: • First place, with 128 donors - Sussex Technical High School • Second place, with 88 donors – Seaford High School • Third place, with 71 donors – Indian River High School The following schools received participation awards: • Delmar High School – 50 donors • Sussex Central High School – 46 donors “Students provide eight percent of the blood supply on Delmarva and many of them are first-time donors,” said Karen James, Blood Bank spokeswoman. Last year, students from more than 60 high schools and colleges held blood drives.

“Each student’s donation can save the lives of three patients at local hospitals because blood donations can be separated

OUTSTANDING TEACHERS - Dara Laws, Seaford School District Teacher of the Year, is congratulated by school board vice president Richard Kingree during a reception for Laws last Tuesday. She is an English teacher at Seaford High School. The reception was held at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. Below are the district’s schools’ nominees for teacher of the year. From left” Kathi Adams, Frederick Douglass Elementary School; Sharon Parker, Blades Elementary School; Rita Hoster, Seaford Middle School; Cheryl Fillipiak, Central Elementary; Bonnie Cannon, West Seaford Elementary; and Laws. Photos

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Library plans children’s programs The Delmar Public Library will sponsor the following children’s programs: Thursday, Nov. 2, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Teen readers advisory group. Teenagers can make a difference in what is on the shelves of the library by helping to pick out books and music selections.

Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to noon Children’s Saturday movie matinee.

“Cars” will be shown in the meeting room.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

- Game Day with Dance, Dance Revolution). Participants are welcome to bring a snack.

Every Friday afternoon, from 3 to 5 p.m., members of the Pokemon League meet and exchange cards.

‘Students provide eight percent of the blood supply on Delmarva and many of them are first-time donors.’

Karen James Blood Bank spokeswoman

into red cells, platelets and plasma,” James added.

During the awards ceremony, a presentation of scenes from 9/11/01 at the Blood Bank of Delmarva was shown, featuring photos of the donors who waited in lines for hours wanting to help and the impact their donations had on the blood supply at the time of the terrorist attacks.

“In today’s society,” said James, “heroes and role models are needed more than ever and giving blood is one way for students to be someone’s hero.”

Blood Bank of Delmarva is a non-profit, community service program that provides blood for the 18 hospitals and 13 renal care centers throughout Delmarva.

More than 75,000 blood donations are needed each year for patients across the Delmarva Peninsula.

For more information about the Blood Bank, visit the Web site www.delmarvablood.org. For membership information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-888-8-BLOOD-8.

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Laurel Star Sports Wildcats remain unbeaten with win over Indian River

By Mike McClure

Laurel’s Danny Snyder (61) and Jerry Henry combine to make a tackle as the ball pops loose during last weekend’s 7-6 win over Parkside. Photo by Mike McClure

Brown kick, Laurel defense equals 7-6 win over Parkside Albert TD reception from Kelley scores for Bulldogs

By Pat Murphy The Laurel Bulldogs visited the Parkside Rams in Salisbury last Saturday and came away with a 7-6 decision on the strong right foot of sophomore kicker Kyle Brown whose extra point was the difference in the game. Brown is six-forsix kicking extra points this season (one kick was blocked) with a 28-yard field goal added in. After five games last year Brown had 28 extra points.

The Rams, 1-5 after the loss, gained 274 total yards to the Bulldogs’ 210 and had 16 first downs to the Bulldogs’ nine but they also had five turnovers against the tenacious Laurel defense which has kept games close into the fourth quarter during their 2-4 season. David Albert’s second touchdown catch of the season which came in the second quarter set the stage for Brown’s extra point that eventually spelled the difference.

The game was played on a balmy fall afternoon although both offenses found little daylight playing to a scoreless first quarter. Defensive plays by Laurel’s Trent Passwaters, Gaven Parker, and Danny Snyder and the Rams’ Matt Trader and a fumble recovery by the Rams’ Louie Amibili were the keys to keeping both

teams off the scoreboard early.

Laurel’s second fumble was recovered

by Parkside’s Gary Mosley on the eight.

The Ram offensive drive following the fumble recovery resulted in three Ram first downs before Laurel’s Tyler West recovered a Ram fumble on the Bulldog 35 yard line killing their momentum early in the second quarter.

Laurel’s offense had its best drive of the day and it resulted in a touchdown at the 8:36 mark of the second quarter. The drive started with a Lance Kelley pass completion to Taylor Jones on the 48 yard line. Trimball moved the ball to the midfield marker, Blake Hare gained three yards, Ben Lloyd had a four-yard carry, then Kelley rolled out and fired a strike to sophomore receiver David Albert for a 36-yard touchdown in the corner of the end zone. Brown’s sure foot nailed the extra point through the uprights for a 7-0 lead.

On the next Ram offensive series the Rams shot themselves in the foot again as two new faces made defensive plays for Laurel. Jerry Henry, George White, and Snyder made key players but none was more valuable than White’s, who intercepted Kyle Gallagher’s pass on the

The Delmar varsity football team advanced to 3-0 in Henlopen South play and 6-0 overall with a 28-21 over previously unbeaten Indian River last Friday in Delmar. The Wildcats led by 13 points early in the third quarter and overcame a one point deficit with a touchdown and twopoint conversion run by Tevin Jackson late in the game for the victory.

“It’s definitely a big win,” Jackson said after the game. “If it wasn’t for them (the offensive line) we probably wouldn’t have scored that last touchdown.”

Delmar drove down the field on the game’s first possession thanks to a 15yard pass from Alan Preston to Matt Campbell and a 28-yard run by Jeremy Layton. Delmar had the ball on second and eight on the Indian 16 but an offsides penalty and two incomplete passes led the Seth Benson’s 37-yard field goal attempt which fell short.

Indian River took over on its own 20 and scored on a 76-yard pass from Nick Kmetz to Perry Townsend on third and six from the 24. Pierson Roenke’s extra point gave the Indians a 7-0 lead with 7:38 left in the first quarter.

Layton gained six yards on a second and seven run from the Delmar 34 to set up third and inches for the Wildcats. Preston fumbled the ball on third down and IR’s Dominique Morris recovered it on the Delmar 37.

Delmar’s Taylor Ballard deflected a pass and Campbell and Kerry King each made a tackle before Kmetz was stopped short of a first down on fourth and seven from the 34.

Delmar moved the ball again on its next possession with a 15-yard run by Ballard, a 14-yard run by Layton, and a 15-yard carry by Justin Thomas. Thomas lost the ball on a run on first and 10 on

Delmar senior Marquis Leatherbury looks to cut upfield during his team’s home showdown against Indian River.

Leatherbury ran for 92 yards on 12 carries to help lead the Wildcats to a 28-21 win over the Indians. Photo by Mike McClure

the Indian River 29 and Indian River’s Josh Hitchens recovered it.

The Wildcat defense forced the Indians to punt from midfield and the ball was downed at the Delmar four yard line. Delmar responded with a 96-yard drive to tie the score at 7-7.

Preston completed a 22-yard pass to Donald Poole on third and five from the nine. Layton took a screen pass from Preston and streaked up field for a 35-yard gain on third and 11 from the 30. Preston connected with Poole on a 34-yard pass play on fourth and nine from the 34 for the score. Benson’s extra point knotted the score with 5:09 remaining in the half.

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Laurel High policy requires children to be accompanied by adults In an effort to create a positive environment where all students, families, and community members can support their team, Laurel High School will require students in grades K-8 be accompanied by a paying adult when attending an athletic event. The policy will be in effect at all home football, basketball, and wrestling events starting with Laurel’s Homecoming football game on Friday.

Delmar senior quarterback Alan Preston plunges into the end zone for his second touchdown of the night in a win over Indian River. Preston also threw a touchdown strike to Donald Poole. Photo by Mike McClure

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Seaford goalie Leah Bowman makes a kick save on a Laurel shot as Laurel’s Kirsti Knight (2) and Samantha Oliphant (8) move in to follow up the shot during Monday’s game in Laurel. Laurel moved within a goal before Seaford scored a pair of late game goals for the 4-1 win. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford scores two late game goals to pull away from Laurel, 4-1

BATTLE FOR THE BALL- Sussex Tech’s Evan Lee, left, and Delmar’s Corey Basch battle for the ball during last Thursday’s game in Delmar. The Ravens struck first but the Wildcats netted three first half goals to win by the score of 3-1. See story on page 46. Photo by Mike McClure

MAKING THE STOP- Laurel senior Trent Passwaters tackles Parkside quarterback Kyle Gallagher as teammate Josh Kosiorowski moves in to assist during last Saturday’s 7-6 win. Photo by Mike McClure

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The Seaford varsity field hockey team held a 1-0 lead over Laurel at halftime of Monday’s game in Laurel and led by a pair of goals before Laurel’s Kate Downes made it a one goal game with a little over 15 minutes left in the contest. Seaford scored two goals with less than five minutes remaining to seal a 4-1 win.

Seaford’s Jamie Swain scored with 24:29 left in the first half for the only goal of the half. Kelsey Riggleman shot a penalty stroke past Laurel goalie Demetra Hammond with 23:17 left in the second half to give the Blue Jays a 1-0 lead.

Downes carried the ball inside the circle and fired a shot past Seaford goalie Leah Bowman with 15:10 to go in the game to make the score 2-1.

Kari Bergh scored on a feed from Riggleman on a corner with 4:31 left to increase Seaford’s lead to 3-1. Riggleman followed up a shot by Jessica Harper with 50 seconds left to give Seaford the 4-1 win.

Seaford outshot Laurel, 11-7, while the Bulldogs held a 10-5 advantage in corners.

Hammond recorded six saves and Bowman made five stops.

Laurel senior Kristina Ward scored her team’s lone goal in a 6-1 loss to Holly Grove last Thursday. Hammond made six saves for the Bulldogs.

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Laurel Stars of the Week

TOURNEY CHAMPS- The Eastern Shore Ladycats 16U Softball Team won the 2006 Thunder Fastpitch Tournament in Fruitland recently. Shown (l to r) are the Ladycats: front row Sarah Wilson, Sadie Jones, Yasmin Davis, Megan Gordy, Deneen Trader, Brittany Thompson; back row manager Jeff Allen, Jenna Allen, Brittney Brittingham, Shannon Wilson, coach Mike Dmiterchick, Stephanie Wheatley, Melissa Trout, Jesse Dmiterchik, and coach Robert Trout.

Female Athlete of the Week- Kristina Ward- Laurel Laurel senior Kristina Ward netted all three of her team’s goals for her first hat trick of the season. Ward also scored a goal last Thursday, giving her a team leading eight goals entering this week’s games.

Male Athlete of the WeekTevin Jackson- Delmar Delmar sophomore Tevin Jackson ran for 138 yards, a touchdown, and a two-point conversion last Friday in a win over IR. Jackson’s touchdown gave the Wildcats the lead for good and his two-point run gave Delmar a seven point lead. Tevin also had one of the Wildcats’ two interceptions.

Honorable mention- Alan Preston- Delmar; David Albert- Laurel; Tyler WestLaurel; Cody Bristow- Laurel; Jerry Henry- Laurel; Josh Kosiorowski- Laurel; Danny Snyder- Laurel; George White- Laurel; Delmar offensive line; Donald PooleDelmar; David Bradshaw- Delmar; Marquis Leatherbury- Delmar; Chris PhillipsDelmar; David Ricksecker- Sussex Tech; Alison Bloodsworth- Delmar; Lindsay Lloyd- Delmar; Nicole Mahoney- Sussex Tech; Tiamia Black- Sussex Tech; Brittany Joseph- Sussex Tech

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Lady Wildcats top Lake Forest for 10th win of season The Delmar field hockey team moved to 7-1 in the Henlopen Conference and 10-1 overall with a 5-1 win over Lake Forest last week. Alison Bloodsworth netted a pair of goals, Lindsay Lloyd had a goal and an assist, and Erin Tingle and Haley Keenan added one goal each for the Wildcats. Delmar goalie Shannon Wilson also recorded one save. Delmar hosts Smyrna this Thursday.

Delmar Youth Basketball League signups begin October 28 The Delmar Youth Basketball League will hold signups on Saturday, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, and Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the entrance of Delmar High School. The league is open to boys ages 7-12 and girls ages 7-13. The cost is $20 per child or $30 for a family. You must bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Any questions, please call Odell Jones at 846-9544 ext. 141.

Registration being held for 2007 Upwards Basketball League Sign up now for the Upwards basketball 2007 season which will take place in January and February. Upwards basketball league is open to boys and girls ages 6-11. Early registration is available at a cost of $50.

Players get an Upward basketball t-shirt and jersey, an end of season awards and celebration, one year membership to the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, and equal playing time in every game.

Partial scholarships and multi child discounts are available. Forms can be picked up at the Laurel Wesleyan church office (875-5380) Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday mornings. Forms are also available at the Boys and Girls clubs in Seaford and Laurel. After Nov. 7 add $10 to the registration cost. Deadline to register is Nov. 20.

Late breaking local sports news can be found on page 48.

Registration now under way for girls’ volleyball programs Registration is now under way for girls’ volleyball programs held by the Wicomico County Department of Recreation.

Girls in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in the Girls Scholastic Winter Volleyball Program, which begins Nov. 27 and runs through January 2007. Participants will play on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5-7 p.m. at Bennett Middle School.

The first night will be an instructional night, then girls will break into teams for practices and games. The program is co-sponsored by the Salisbury Optimist Club. The registration fee is $40 for Wicomico County residents and $45 for out-of-county residents.

Girls in grades 3 through 8 are invited to improve their volleyball skills this winter with the Junior Volleyball Instructional program. Directed by Wicomico Senior High School girls’ volleyball coach Bob Borello, the program is divided into four divisions of age and skill levels.

Program date and times vary by age group and are available on the Departments website at www.wicomicorecandparks.org or by calling 410-548-4900 ext. 108. Registration fees are $40 for Wicomico County residents and $45 for out-of-county residents. Class size is limited, so participants are encouraged to register early.

Laurel Mitey Mites defeat Wicomico, 28-6, in Saturday night game On Saturday night the Laurel Mitey-Mites defeated the Wicomico Mitey Mites by a score of 28-6. The Laurel offense was lead by quarterback, Justin Revel who completed five passes in seven seven attempts for 62 yards. Johnny McGinnis had 10 rushes for 39 yards, Trent Hearn had nine rushes for 52 yards, Elijah DeShields had six rushes for 50 yards, and Ethan Cahall had two rushes for 29 yards. Cahall also had two receptions for 23 yards, Colin Bergh had three receptions for 39 yards, and Trent Hearn scored two touchdowns. McGinnis and DeShields scored a touchdown each. Extra points were scored by Cahall, McGinnis, Donnell Briddell, and Dylan Eskridge.

Laurel defense was led by Cahall with eight tackles and four assists, Mitchell Moyer had three tackles and three assists, Colin Bergh added three tackles and two assists, and Johnny McGinnis had two tackles and two assists.

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Delmar Sports Scene

By Tommy Young The results of the Delmar-Indian River football game Friday night made the headlines on the front page of the sports sections of every local daily paper, and, rightly so, because these two were undefeated, and the winner has a good chance of winning the conference title and qualifying for the state title.

This one game got more coverage than any game this year, and between them all, they took care of every detail, and I did not see why I should repeat their details, but I do have my own observations of the most exciting game played at Nunvar Stadium this year.

First, as they have been doing all year, the Delmar defense came up big time, especially the group up front, the line and linebackers, as they shut down a good ground game and kept pressure on the quarterback. However, the pass defense needs a little more work as they allowed two of the three Indian River touchdowns, but they seemed to improve as the game went on.

The offense has came a long way since losing one of their better running backs early in the season, and Friday night I thought they had their best night of the season when you take into consideration who they were playing.

The offensive line also did a good job, even though several of these guys play both ways. But the players that makes all this possible and who all the offense revolves around is the quarterback, and Alan Preston has done a good job for the Wildcats, but Friday night I thought he did an outstanding job. He threw for one touchdown and ran for two more while scrambling when he had to and still staying cool in tough situations.

And when was the last time you saw a Delmar team put together two 90 plus yard drives for touchdowns in a single game?

All we had to do was get rid of the “fumble bug” and let Alan and the rest of the offense do their thing because Coach Hearn and his coaching staff did a good job of running in the right plays for their drives.

Having lost his punter and kicker from last year because of an auto accident, Coach Hearn had to find someone, so tryouts began early, and he settled on Seth Benson, and it has proved to be a good choice as Seth has done a good job for the team all year, just like Friday evening.

But I think one of the things that impressed me the most is what I call “gut-

check time,” and that was when the Wildcats came from behind twice to finally win the game. This was something they never had to do all year, and this time they had to do it against the best team they have faced all year, and they passed it with flying colors.

The field hockey team ran their record to 10-1 last week by winning both of their games.

On Tuesday they shut out Polytech 3-0 as Katie McMahon, Mallory Elliott, and Ali Bloodsworth shared the scoring with one goal each.

Then on Thursday, they defeated Lake Forest 5-1 with Ali Bloodsworth notching two goals, and Erin Tingle, Lindsay Lloyd, and Haley Keenan knocking one goal apiece.

The girls’ volleyball team lost their match with Dover 3-0 on Tuesday. I did not get the results of their Thursday match with Lake Forest or any boys’ soccer results.

ASSISTS AND ERRORS- Don’t forget that this weekend is Homecoming with a parade in the morning and a football game at 1:30 with a school we haven’t played in several decades, Cambridge, Md, which plays in the Bayside Conference. Isn’t it strange we have a town with three high school football teams seven miles from Delmar whom we cannot get on our schedule? Instead we have to get a school 30 miles away in the same conference that can work us into their schedule.

The regular Homecoming action is in place for the event with a little added attraction by having a new team come in for the afternoon action. Let’s hope the weather cooperates.

I saw where Seaford won its first conference game of the season last Friday night as they defeated Lake Forest. The reason I mention this is their quarterback, Spencer Coulbourn, has a connection with Delmar; he is the grandson of Fred Baker who now lives in Seaford, but he is a Delmar High alumnus; in fact, Fred has been very active with the Delmar Alumni Association. Spencer is only a sophomore, so we should be seeing him on a regular basis for the next few years. He is also on the Seaford wrestling team.

I don’t know what Linda up at the Railroad Cafe has been feeding the Wildcat football team on game day, but I hope she doesn’t lose the recipe because is seems to be working.

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Midget Bulldogs continue winning streak against Wicomico Panthers The Laurel Midget Bulldogs celebrated their homecoming with a 42-0 win over the Wicomico Panthers on Saturday night. The win extended the regular season winning streak to 55 games. Next week, the Laurel Midget Bulldogs will play Smyrna at Laurel at 7 p.m. With a win, the Bulldogs will win the Henlopen Conference title for the sixth time in six years. Also with the win, they will be playing in the 2006 Division II Eastern Regional Tournament with a chance to play at the Pop Warner Super Bowl.

On Saturday, Laurel scored 22 points in the first quarter starting with a six-yard touchdown run by Billy Yossick and Daniel Ash’s kick. Chris Cutsail added a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown and an extra point run and Nick Munoz had a 25yard touchdown run with Cutsail completing a pass to Dylan Shockley for the extra point to make it 22-0.

Joe McGinnis completed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Givens in the second quarter for a 28-0 advantage at the half. Michael Taylor had a 68-yard touchdown run and Frank Braham ran in the extra point for the Bulldogs’ lone score in the third quarter. Braham capped the scoring with an eight-yard touchdown run and an extra point run in the fourth quarter.

Taylor had one run for 68 yards, Braham, Jr. ran the ball six times for 51 yards, Munoz added three rushes for 46 yards, Billy Yossick carried the ball two times for 30 yards, Brandon Collins had one carry for 34 yards, and Tyler Robertson added three rushes for 16 yards. McGinnis completed one pass in one attempt to Givens.

Flag Football regional qualifier tournament to be held in Delmar A seven-on-seven, double elimination flag football tournament for ages 18 and older will be held at the Mason Dixon Sports Complex in Delmar, Md. (across the street from the Delmar Elementary School) Nov. 4-5.

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Laurel Pop Warner Pee Wee dominates in homecoming win The Laurel Pop Warner homecoming Pee-Wee game, which was played at 8 p.m. last Saturday night was a dominating effort on both sides of the football by both the first team and also the second team offense and defense in a 31-0 win over Wicomico.

Laurel moved to 6-0 while Wicomico fell to 0-6.

Shawn Miller had a 31-yard touchdown run to start the scoring. Kegan Yossick ran for 19 yards and a touchdown, Miller added a 20-yard touchdown run, and Bryce Bristow completed a pass to Colby Daye for the extra point to cap the Bulldogs’ scoring in the first quarter.

Daye recovered a fumble in the end zone and Devin Collins scored on a one-yard run in the second quarter to lead Laurel to the 31-0 win.

Miller had four carries for 73 yards and Yossick ran the ball three times for 25 yards. Bristow completed two of two passes for 24 yards. Daye pulled in both passes including the reception for the extra point.

Yossick had six tackles including a sack, Miller recorded three tackles and intercepted a pass, and Devin Collins, Devin Robertson, and Jacob Carney each had three tackles. Daye added two tackles and a fumble recovery and Jordan Bailey, Jeremy Eure, Jeron Tull, and Daylin McCausland had two tackles apiece.

Austin Suit, Cole Gullett, Kenneth Hearn, Aiden Calio, Ryan Koesters, Bobby Townley, Shawn O’Neal, Brandon Scott, Christian Ellsworth, Devin Burke, and Tarez White all had one tackle as the defense allowed 47 total yards.

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Shown (l to r) are Laurel offensive lineman Gaven Parker (63), Danny Snyder (61), and Brooks Hearne (54) during last week’s game in Salisbury. David Albert is shown in the background. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel football continued Laurel two yard line to kill another Ram rally after they advanced to the Laurel seven on runs by Gallagher and Keonte Bratten. Defensive plays by Cody Bristow, West, and Snyder insured the teams would go into the locker room with Laurel ahead 7-0.

In the second half the defenses continued to dominate, although the Rams did score late in the third quarter. Gallagher gave the Bulldogs fits all afternoon but after gaining 17 yards on a bootleg play the ball was fumbled and recovered by White to stop the rally.

The Bulldogs kept the ball on their next series but only briefly. The Rams took over on their 23 and they found themselves on the Bulldog 30 yard line after a costly Laurel personal foul. Matt Trader gained seven yards, Bratton gained six, and Trader ran the ball to the 14 yard line. Four plays later they found an opening in Laurel’s stubborn defense as Bratton carried it up the middle for the score from the two yard line. Cassan Taylor’s extra point attempt took several bounces into the ground under extreme pressure from Laurel’s Cody Bristow, leaving the score at 7-6 with 49 seconds left in the third quarter.

The Rams moved the ball again in the

fourth quarter, only to be stopped by Laurel’s “big play” defense. Fumble recoveries by Bristow and defensive plays by Laurel’s Taylor Jones and Scott Hall and a big sack of Gallagher by Jerry Henry which made the slim 7-6 lead stand up as the final seconds ticked off the clock.

Coach Ed Manlove stayed on the positive side in talking about his Bulldogs. “I am enjoying it, their inexperience. It could go either way if the effort is there, and it has been. The line has improved and Lance Kelley did a good job,” said Manlove. “It is hard to be patient when you are a coach or parent. Our coaches are doing a good job.”

Dog notes- Gallagher played in the Laurel Pop Warmer program. Kelley was 7-for-13 passing, good for 87 yards and one touchdown. Trimball gained 65 yards on 20 carries, Lloyd had 11 carries for 41 yards, and Albert had two catches for 34 yards and a touchdown.

Kosiorowski recorded 11 tackles; Snyder had nine tackles; and Bristow added eight tackles, two sacks, and two fumble recoveries. White also made his presence felt as he recorded four tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery.

The Bulldogs play this Friday night at home against 5-1 Indian River in Laurel’s Homecoming game (7:30 p.m.).

✳ OCTOBER 19 - 25, 2006 Delmar football continued Delmar started its next possession on its own 37 following an Indian River punt. Marquis Leatherbury had four runs for 49 yards and Preston plunged into the end zone on a four-yard quarterback keeper behind center Ryan Causey and the offensive line. Benson connected on the extra point for a 14-7 Wildcat lead with 49.7 seconds left in the half.

IR opened the second half with the ball on the Indian 36. Darren Collins stopped Dominique Morris after a oneyard gain on second and nine, but Kmetz completed a 17-yard pass to Josh Hitchens on third and eight. An Indian River hold made it third and 12 on the Delmar 47. Kmetz completed an eightyard pass to Hitchens before King made the tackle, forcing the Indians to punt.

Delmar punted the ball back to Indian River despite a 13-yard run by Thomas and Jackson’s 16-yard carry. The Wildcats got the ball back when Jackson intercepted a third down pass with 3:57 remaining in the third quarter.

The Wildcats started with the ball on the Indian River 45 and moved the ball down field on a 20-yard run by King. Preston carried the ball in from four yards out on third and two but Benson’s PAT was blocked to keep the score at 20-7 with 1:28 left in the quarter.

The defending Henlopen South champions bounced right back as Perry Townsend pulled in a 15-yard reception from Kmetz and Danny Bokinsky caught a 26-yard touchdown pass. Roenke’s extra point pulled the Indians within six points (20-14) with 11:35 to go in the game.

On Delmar’s next possession, Leatherbury had a 14-yard run, Jackson gained 19 yards on a run, and Layton added a 13-yard run to move the ball to the IR 37.

Campbell lost the ball on a carry and Indian River recovered it on the 45.

Campbell crushed Kmetz before he could release the ball, causing a fumble on the first play of the Indians’ possession. The Indians recovered the fumble, but they were eventually forced to punt.

Indian River’s Joe Saragino recovered a fumble by Layton on first and 10 on the 29. Morris had a 24-yard run and Kmetz

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Delmar started with the ball on its own eight yard line and put together a 92-yard game-winning drive. Jackson had three carries for 24 yards and King added a 10yard run to move the ball to the 44. Jackson scampered for 23 yards before plunging into the end zone on a 25-yard run on second and two. Jackson took a pitch from Preston and ran toward the Wildcat sideline and into the end zone for the two-point conversion to extend Delmar’s lead to 28-21 with 2:33 remaining.

Indian River’s last ditch effort to tie things up fell short when Kmetz’s second down pass was tipped and intercepted by Poole. Leatherbury, Jackson, and Preston combined for four carries for 29 yards before Preston took a knee on third and one from the Indian one to seal the win.

“When they scored (the go ahead touchdown) I was scared, then I got myself together and said ‘we’re coming back’,” said Preston. “It was a very big win for us. The defense did a really good job. The line, this is the best game they’ve had all year. Momentum wins games.”

Jackson had 12 carries for 138 yards and a touchdown with 131 yards coming in the second half. He also had one of the Wildcats’ two interceptions. The sophomore got a chance to carry the ball more often with the injury to senior Jenson Dennard in the win over Dover.

“It feels good but he’s (Dennard) like a brother to me. He told me the night he got hurt he wanted me to step up and that’s what I’ve been doing,” Jackson said.

Leatherbury had 12 carries for 92 yards, Layton carried the ball 10 times for 85 yards, Preston completed four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown and ran for a pair of touchdowns, and Poole had a pair of receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown.

Delmar’s defense held Indian River to 38 yards rushing. Kmetz threw for 208 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions and Townsend had three catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns.

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WILDCATS AND RAVENSShown (clockwise from top left): Delmar’s Denny Murray gets control of the ball as the Sussex Tech defense moves in, Sussex Tech’s Sebastian Borror goes for a header over a Delmar player, and Delmar’s Chris Phillips, left, looks to move the ball away from Sussex Tech defender Nathan Zanks.

Phillips had two goals and an assist in the Wildcats’ 3-1 win over Sussex Tech last Thursday.

Sussex Tech’s Lauren Joseph, right, moves the ball against a Polytech defender as her sister, Brittany, looks on during last Thursday’s game. Photo by Mike McClure

Photos by Mike McClure

Delmar soccer nets three first half goals in win over Sussex Tech The Delmar varsity soccer team earned a 3-1 road win over Sussex Tech last Thursday. Sussex Tech scored first as Ariel Espinoza knocked in a goal on a feed from Nathan Zanks with 35 minutes left in the first half.

Delmar answered with an unassisted goal with 30:30 left to knot the score. Phillips later fed Denny Murray (22:20) to make it 2-1. Phillips took a feed from Russell Lecates with two minutes left in the half to help the Wildcats to a 3-1 lead. Neither team hit the nets in the second half.

Sussex Tech’s Katie Nennstiehl looks to take the ball the other way during her team’s 1-0 win over Polytech last Thursday. Photo by Mike McClure

Raven Roundup- Sussex Tech hockey holds off Polytech, 1-0

By Mike McClure

Sussex Technical High School’s 2006 softball team has been named by the National Fast pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) to the top-50 list of Academic ScholarAthlete High School Non-Weighted Team GPAs. The NFCA recognizes the top academic teams (by overall GPA) each fall through its academic program. Sussex Tech’s softball team ranked 41st in the nation with a GPA of 3.088.

Team members who were honored for their individual GPAs were Bethany Pavlik (Lewes), Hope Cornell (Dagsboro), and Rhonda Warrington (Bridgeville).

In photo are (l to r) seated- Megan Lathbury (Georgetown), Heather Frech (Lewes), Rhonda Warrington (Bridgeville), Hope Cornell (Dagsboro), Lindsay Danz (Rehoboth), Lauren Joseph (Laurel), and Coach John Marvel; standing- Athletic Director Joe Thomson, Assistant Coach Debbie Kenton, Melony Thompson (Rehoboth), Jenna Allen (Laurel), Brooke Tull (Greenwood), Sadie Jones (Milford), and Principal Curt Bunting. Missing from photo are Kim Owens (Laurel) and Brittany Joseph (Laurel).Also missing from photo are the 2005 graduates: Bethany Pavlik (Lewes), Kristen Burns (Lewes), Lyndsey Ellsworth (Georgetown), Ashlie Workman (Georgetown), and Renee Warrington (Bridgeville).

The Sussex Tech field hockey team moved to 6-3 in the Henlopen Conference and 7-4 overall with a 1-0 win over Polytech last Thursday. Brittany Joseph scored the only goal of the game as she knocked the ball into the cage following a pileup at the cage with 20:40 left in the game.

Angela Massino recorded one save for the Ravens, who held a 13-1 advantage in corners and out shot the Panthers, 10-3. The win marked Sussex Tech’s fourth straight win.

Raven cross country teams win- The Sussex Tech boys’ and girls’ cross country teams earned wins in a meet at Cape Henlopen last Wednesday. The boys earned a pair of wins while the girls topped Seaford and fell to Cape.

Nicole Mahoney (21:12) placed first in the meet to help pace the Lady Ravens, who edged Seaford, 25-31, and fell to Cape Henlopen, 20-39. Mahoney also finished fifth in the Tidewater Classic in Salisbury with a time of 20:46 and was eighth in the University of Delaware Invitational last weekend (20:40).

The boys edged Cape Henlopen, 27-28, and defeated Seaford, 15-44 as David Ricksecker (17:26) placed first for the Ravens. Tom Ford (18:16) came in fifth against Cape and second against Seaford (fifth overall), Derek Kitchen (18:20) was sixth against Cape and third against Seaford (sixth overall), Brian Singh (18:31) placed seventh against Cape and fourth against Seaford (seventh overall), and Ryelan Pavlik (18:46) finished eighth against Cape and fifth against Seaford (eighth overall).

Ricksecker (17:44) placed seventh in the Tidewater Invitational and Kitchen (17:51) came in ninth. The boys’ team also placed fourth in the University of Delaware Invitational last weekend.

Raven comeback falls short- The Sussex Tech football team fell short in its comeback attempt in a 12-7 loss to Dover last Friday. Jamar Beckett scored on a 14-yard touchdown run and Andrew Hitchens added the extra point to make it 12-7 in the final quarter. The Ravens faced fourth and goal late in the game but the pass fell incomplete and Sussex Tech was unable to spoil the Senators’ homecoming.

Tech soccer team earns non-conference win- The Sussex Tech soccer team defeated William Penn, 2-1, in a non-conference game last Saturday. Sebastian Borror and Nathan Zanks each netted a goal and Geoffrey Morton made 10 saves.

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Seaford Department of Parks and Recreation to hold registration for youth winter sports programs The Seaford Department of Parks Recreation is holding signups for the following winter sports programs: Little Wrestlers- The Little Wrestlers program for ages 6-12 will run form mid November through March. Wrestlers can register at the SDPR office. There will also be a special sign-up night on Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $20 and the deadline to sign up is Nov. 16.

Youth Basketball League- The SDPR Youth Basketball League is open to boys 8-10 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 Fred Douglas 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 Fred Douglas with the basic fundamentals being stressed. The cost is $5 and the deadline to register is Dec. 29.

The Bengals’ Jordan Marine runs with the ball during his team’s 6-8 year old flag football game last weekend. Photo by David Elliott

Lions win Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association soccer game Lions 11, Jays 2- Shai Mears scored six goals, Jordan Ray and Matt Dickerson each had two goals, and William Davis added one goal to lead the Lions.

The Laurel Pop Warner game times will be at 10 a.m.

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Woodbridge Fall Ball results for week ending Oct. 15

Laurel senior Kate Downes carries the ball into the circle before knocking in the Bulldogs’ lone goal in a 4-1 home loss to Seaford on Monday. Kelsey Riggleman had two goals and an assist in the Blue Jays’ win. Photo by Mike McClure

JBS Construction Phillies 10, Art Collins Trucking Orioles 9- Bruce Wardwell, Tim Petrone, and Ryan Adams scattered three hits and struck out 10. Wardwell also had two hits including the game winning RBI. Petrone had an RBI single and scored twice and Adams had an RBI single and a run. Joshua Vazquez was 2-for-2 with an RBI double and three runs. Philip Petrone, Noah Bibb, Nick Rosado, and Kani Kane also scored runs.

For the Orioles, Caine Collins had a two-run double and two runs and Hunter Rogers was 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a run. Jacob Carney and Eric Wharton scored two runs each while David Gray and Joshua Keefe scored a run each.

JBS Construction Phillies 9, T.G. Adams Tigers 8- Sean Leary, Tim Petrone, and Ryan Adams scattered five hits and struck out 10. Leary and Petrone also singled and scored a run while Adams scored twice. Bruce Wardwell singled and scored twice, Kani Kane tripled and scored a run, and Nick Rosado singled. Jeremy Metz and Philip Petrone each scored an run.

For the Tigers, Alex Bennington singled and scored three runs. Trey Warren had two hits, two RBIs, and a run. Tanner King singled and scored a run; Brent Adams doubled; and Owen Pleasants, Doug Avery, and Dale Breeding scored runs.

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For the Orioles, Trey Tyndall and Ryan Craft struck out eight batters. Tyndall was also 1-for-3 with two RBIs. Cole Schaffner went 1-for-3 with a run, Hunter Milligan had an RBI, and Justin Metz and Jordan Stanley scored a run each.

Warren Salvage Phillies 6, Schrock’s Plumbing Yankees 0- John Keefe and Vinny Gamba scattered two hits and struck out 10. Keefe also had the game-winning RBI as he crushed a grand slam over the center field fence. Bradley Brown was 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run, Tyler Absher was 1-for-1 with two runs, Justin Warren went 1-for-3, and Josh Retzlaff scored a run.

For the Yankees, Randall Blades and Tyler Schrock combined to strike out six. Cody Vazquez and Dishai Barksdale had a hit each.

The league’s championship games are this weekend with the Minor League game at 6 p.m. on Saturday and the Major League game at 3 p.m. on Sunday (both games at the Greenwood field).

13U Delaware Roadrunners holding tryout on October 21 The 13U Delaware Roadrunners Select Baseball Team will hold tryouts on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Greenwood Mennonite School in Greenwood. The tryouts are open to serious baseball players that turned 13 after April 1, 2006. If you are interested in trying out, please call 337-7150 for more information and visit the team’s website at www.deroadrunners.net.

Western Sussex Tuesday games rescheduled after being rained out

Delmar senior Darren Collins pulls down Indian River’s Perry Townsend as teammate Justin Thomas moves in to give him a hand during the Wildcats’ win last Friday. Photo by Mike McClure

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The following varsity games have been rescheduled after being postponed due to rain: Seaford at Sussex Tech soccer (Oct. 23, 7 p.m.); Laurel at Polytech field hockey (Oct. 23, 4 p.m.); Smyrna at Laurel soccer (Oct. 30, 4 p.m.); Delmar at Sussex Central field hockey (Oct. 26, 4 p.m.); Sussex Tech at Woodbridge field hockey (Nov. 1, 3:30 p.m.); Delmar at Sussex Central soccer (Nov. 1, 7 p.m.).

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Snapshots

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - Laurel Students of the Month for September at Laurel Intermediate School were Samantha Dykes, Caitlin Cook, Joey Yawn, Caitlin Fraticelli, Amanda Ryan, Sara Ellis, Gaby Culver, Teshree Chandradit, Janet Hernandez, Colby Pfleger, Ra’Ekwan Shields, Garrett Whaley and Lakia Oney. They are shown with principal Julie Bradley and school secretary Donna Ward. Photo by Pat Murphy.

HI, DOGGY - Brielle Mulford holds her Norwegian elkhound, “Ollie,” while talking to agent Phil Gutkin of Home Team Realty at the ground breaking for the new Home Team office on East Stein Highway, Seaford, on Oct. 11. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Laurel High homecoming is Oct. 20. The Bulldogs play Indian River that night. Homecoming attendants are, front, from left: seniors Whitney Evans, Kelly Gordy, Kristina Ward, Kate Downes and Brittany Robinson. Back: Kelcie Mahr (freshman), Patience Whaley (sophomore) and Elaine Best (junior). Photo by Pat Murphy.

CAFETERIA LADIES - It’s a new school year at Laurel Middle School and cafeteria workers are ready. Front, left to right: Janice Jefferson and Benilda Ritchie. Middle: Debbie Jo Smith, Connie Stevenson and Dara Donophan. Back: Bonnie Welch, Carol Lang and Susan Davis. Absent is Donna O’Neal. Photo by Debbie Waller.

Glimpse of the past

SINGING FOR GRANDPARENTS - Epworth Christian School students sing their hearts out for parents and grandparents on Grandparent’s Day at the school on Oct. 12. Photo by Pat Murphy.

It’s circa 1955 and this photo depicts that first building that started the O’Neal Brothers in business. The late Linwood and Granville O’Neal and Linwood Mumford started the business. The business is to move and expand in 2007.

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To fight obesity, children Doing the Towns Together need to get back to walking LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie Trivits . 875-3672

The older we get the more we realize how life has changed. And continues to change almost on a daily basis.

Possibly one of the major places we notice the changes is in the lifestyle of the average American is in our public schools.

For years and years the average student walked to school, unless they lived beyond the walking limit of their particular school district and the big, yellow school bus was available. Young people knew what it meant to walk a considerable distance to and from school, and they did it without complaint. Actually a lot of kids enjoyed that daily walk. It was not only a way to get to and from school, but a time shared with friends.

For many students, riding to school on the bus was something that never crossed their minds. Walking was just a way of life.

It was what you knew you would do each day, without questioning why or how far.

As lifestyles improved and vehicles became more affordable and available, walking to school started to become passe.

More and more women joined the working forces in this nation, and lots of mothers dropped off their kids at school as they went onto their daily jobs away from home.

The next phase was when more and more students began owning their own vehicles. Student parking lots at schools became much larger than the spaces offered the teaching staff, and along with this the automobiles owned by the student drivers became fancier and costlier than those owned by the faculty members.

Walking became something both students and adults did less of with each passing day. Curriculums in school became more complex. Major changes in schools were made in the subjects offered, particularly in high school.

As the computer generation grew larger and larger, subjects became outdated and were eliminated in many schools. What was once known as manual training and later became known as shop skills is something that was phased out in many schools. Along with this, home economics classes ceased to be offered. Emphasis on college became greater and greater.

Walkers became almost a thing of the past and obesity in young people became a greater cause for concern.

Is it any wonder? With television and computers, we adults have allowed our

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Let’s start the social week with a “typo” correction from last column. It’s the class of ’50 (NOT ’56) having a reunion at Suicide Bridge on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m.

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children to become couch potatoes or addicted to sitting at a computer. Instead of rushing home from school to go outside and play with friends, our kids rush home to sit in front of the computer for hours on end. And while they are sitting, they have free rein on the endless list of junk foods that are available on the market.

Enter another change in the schools.

Vending machines. Machines that offer junk food loaded with fat grams, sugar grams, high calories, high sodium. Some of us can hardly believe it, but it is true.

Vending machines are located in key positions so that the student has easy access.

Many American adults have not even been aware that vending machines are located in a majority of our high schools.

But it is true. And all of these machines, combined with the lack of exercise and reduced physical education classes, make for Jack and Jill being dull kids. Students whose main exercise each day is going to the vending machine to get a candy bar.

Schools within Delaware are beginning to limit fatty and sugary snacks in machines, according to one publication. National committees are forming more committees to investigate how we reached this level and are becoming more concerned about the obesity problem.

Meanwhile, those of us who are considered oldsters shake our heads in amazement at the “needs” of today’s youth. No wonder obesity is a problem with the youth of today. No wonder there are so many deaths of middle-agers.

This is the group where each parent works away from home to try to earn enough money to keep the kid in the proper fancy vehicle, wearing the proper labeled clothing, being involved in the proper social swirl and now they must provide who knows how many quarters to fill the kids vending machine needs. Their stress level is super high.

It truly is a changing world out there!

At St. Philip’s Church hall on Nov. 4, from 7-10 p.m., it’s a good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll dance party featuring Tony Windsor. The donation is $5 and the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. There will be refreshments (no alcohol) and a fun night for all. Advance tickets are on sale at the Bank of Delmarva.

The R.H.S. Laurel group, Bonnets and Boas, enjoyed a great culinary pastime at Goin’ Nuts Café in Salisbury, on Tuesday, Oct 10, with approximately 20 or so members attending.

A “Tea for True Love” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Laurel Library. There are two seatings, noon and 2 p.m. The noon seating is almost sold out.

The cost is $5 and the proceeds go to benefit Friends of the Laurel Library who use this money for the summer reading programs for the kids.

The tea will include delicious desserts and sale of romantic novels as well as a collection of books on Hollywood. Tickets are on sale at the library, or you may call Leigh, 875-9480, to make reservations.

May I suggest that this would be a good time to stock up on reading for shut-ins, or for a long, drab winter — and a good price to boot, as most of the books will sell for 25 cents.

Big congratulations to the Laurel Pop Warner cheerleaders and coaches for a job well done! The Midgets placed first and will advance to Trenton, N.J., for the regionals on Nov. 5.

Also, thanks to the parents who have helped keep the Spirit Stick for the second year in a row. One Delmar team (I do not have the name) also received this honor.

John and Kim Trivits, with a small entourage including siblings Lindsay and Matt and friends, Amanda Payne and Jason Weaber, spent the last long weekend in the Blue Ridge Mountain area taking in places of interest — one, they saw in Winchester George Washington’s first office when he was a surveyor at age 16, then on to Belle Grove near Strasburg, a historic plantation with much Civil War history background.

They toured Endless Caverns, a haunted forest and attended a hot-air balloon show in Mt. Jackson. A full weekend for all with good weather reigning.

This week’s reminder is of the Historical Society’s second of three slide shows at the library on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m. This is an event not to be missed — there will be very informative and interesting facts concerning the history of our town.

Also remember to visit the lodge’s Haunted House on West Street and be prepared to be scared out of your wits!

Some special belated birthday greetings for this month from friends and family to Reba Evans, Oct. 14, Doris Spicer, Oct. 15, and Betty Bradley on Oct. 17.

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Herman “Jack” Harrison.

We continue with prayers for those who are ill: Blanche Elliott, Ray Lynch, Terry Layton, Kelly Griffith, Ralph Baker, Richard Cordrey, Agnes Robinson and Hattie Puckham.

We continue with October birthdays and first off to a faithful Laurel Bulldog, Joe Hitchens, on Oct. 20 and wishes for many more.

Also to these folks: Carl Wilkins, Oct. 21; Grace Blackmore and Ella King, Oct. 23; LeRoy Hanna, Oct. 24; and Donald Sauder, Oct. 25.

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Mount Olivet dinner and Silent Auction Friday, October 27

Betty and Earl Tull with the wreath that they have donated to the auction. Th wreath was made at Tull’s by Pat Theis. Photos by Dustin Andersen of Mt. Olivet U.M.C.

Jan Lundquist of Heritage Jewelers with a Pulsar watch that she donated to the auction.

Mount Olivet United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Roast Beef Dinner and Silent Auction on Oct. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, on High Street, Seaford.

The cost of the dinner is $8.50 for adults and $4.50 for students. Children 5 and under may eat for free. Tickets are available at the door. Take-outs are available.

The dinner is homemade and includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and much more. Assorted baked goods will be available for dessert.

During the dinner, there will be a silent auction to raise money for Mount Olivet’s missions.

Items to be auctioned off include two fall wreaths, a man’s watch, beautifully framed needlework and much more.

The auction will start at 5 p.m. and conclude at 7:15 p.m.

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It might not sound good, but winter squash can be delicious When you’re in the “gourd” family and you have a name like “squash,” you’re already starting at a disadvantage.

But my aversion to this misshapen group of oddly-named vegetables used to be compounded by the addition of the word, “winter” to the front.

It wasn’t until about five years ago that, thanks to a friend who introduced me to a fabulous soup, I altered my opinion and adopted a more forwardthinking approach to all things gourd-y.

This particular soup is made with butternut squash — easily my favorite. Butternut squash has been described as looking like a “pear-shaped bat.”

It’s usually camel-colored and about 8 inches tall.

Its bright orange flesh is very sweet but what recommends it to me even more is that it’s easy to peel.

Butternut squash can be stored, uncut, at room temperature for about three weeks. Although baking seems to be the most popular preparation, it can also be boiled (as in this recipe), microwaved and slow-cooked.

It’s in stores now and will be around all winter, so there’s no excuse not to give it a try.

The Practical Gourmet Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Bacon (Makes about 4 and 1/2 cups, serving 2; may be doubled) 2 slices bacon, chopped coarse 1/2 medium onion, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup) 1 large leek, white and pale green parts chopped fine and washed well (about 1 cup) 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 bay leaf 1 and 1/4 pounds butternut squash, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 1 medium Granny Smith or other tart apple 2 cups low-salt chicken broth 1/2 cup water plus additional for thinning soup 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream Accompaniment, chopped un peeled apple, and Cheddar Chutney toasts (recipe follows) In a heavy saucepan cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring

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occasionally, until crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

Pour off all but 1 and 1/2 tablespoons drippings. In drippings remaining in pan cook onion, leek and garlic with bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until vegetables are softened.

Peel and chop apple. To vegetables, add squash, apple, broth, and 1/2 cup water and simmer, covered, until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.

In a blender, puree mixture in batches, transferring to another saucepan, and stir in enough additional water to thin soup to desired consistency.

Whisk in crème fraîche or sour cream and salt and pepper to

taste and heat soup over moderately low heat until hot (do not boil).

Serve soup, topped with bacon, crème fraîche or sour cream and apple, with toasts.

Cheddar Chutney Toasts (Makes 6, may be doubled) Six 3/4-inch diagonal slices Italian or French bread 2 tablespoons Major Grey’s chutney, large pieces chopped 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar Preheat broiler.

On a baking sheet arrange bread in one layer and broil about

It wasn’t until about five years ago that, thanks to a friend who introduced me to a fabulous soup, I altered my opinion and adopted a more forwardthinking approach to all things gourd-y.

4 inches from heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

In a small bowl stir together chutney and mustard and spread on one side of each toast. Divide Cheddar among toasts and broil about 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted and golden, 2 minutes.

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Letters Palmer family thanks community It has now been five months since May 6, the day our beloved son, Cory, died of injuries sustained in an IED attack south of Fallujah, Iraq. Three other Marines died that day from the same incident: Lt.Cpl. Robert Moscillo, New York, Sgt. Alessandro Carbonaro, Maryland, and Cpl. Bradley Fulks, West Virginia. Only one survived, the gunner, who was lovingly called Elmo. Jeffrey Elmore, returned to work after only three days with 2nd degree burns.

Our story is only one of so many tragic losses in Iraq and around the world, but unique in the boundless outpouring of love and support from this community. You must know how proud Cory was to have come from Seaford. He brought his friends here from West Virginia University (Mountaineers Are Always Free!) and he brought his Marine buddies home every time they had a three-day pass. He reveled with them in the Nanticoke River, Fenwick Island, Rehoboth Beach, Records Pond and in our state parks - kayaking, swimming, surfing, body-boarding, fishing and hunting. This child never rested - he crawled and then he ran, never walking in between — making the most of life’s every moment.

The community sports leagues, school clubs and sports available to Cory helped make him the young man that he was. His church family nurtured him in truth, character and strength. There were teachers, too, however obscure in the public eye, who shaped Cory’s heart and with us, realized what a remarkable child God had put in our midst. Thank you, Sandra Orbison. We will soon be thanking each of you individually.

This task has been more difficult than we had ever envisioned — not the thanking, but the finality of the task itself.

Forgive us, please, then, for tarrying, and recognize that we hold you, our community, in high esteem. I’m sure we may never realize the breadth of outreach that went into organizing Cory’s funeral services. Our thanks go to the dozens of fire and police departments that helped to orchestrate those events on May 20, 21 and 22. Thank you to every citizen who came out and held a flag, or placed hand over heart to honor Cory and our troops, that day.

Lt. Richard Ryan, Chaplain, SSMC, said it best when we met him at the church for Cory’s funeral. His jaw dropped as he said to us, “Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, I wish every member of the Armed Services could be here today to witness this. I have never seen such an outpouring of love and respect for our flag and our nation as I see here today for your son, Cory. You should be very proud of this community; I know I am.”

Indeed, Lt. Ryan, you can be certain that we are proud to be members of this community of Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, and the Delmarva Peninsula.

In scouring through Cory’s belongings, I ran across his favorite Bible verse, Psalm 55:6: “…Oh that I had wings like a dove!

Then I would fly away, and be at rest.” And so, now, this energetic soul is granted the desires of his heart. Thank you all so much for the love and caring of our son, Cory Leonard, who lived so vivaciously.

In the words of the ancient Ashanti proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

Many thanks — together, we, by God’s

grace, raised a magnificent young man.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Palmer (Charles and Danna) Seaford

Unhappy fable of development I was heartened to read of the recent success of the Hearn’s Pond homeowner’s group in defeating the annexation of the land to Seaford. Heartened because I feel that finally someone is fighting back successfully in Sussex County to try and hold onto what is a disappearing vestige of the Sussex County way of life.

I realize that small towns face a continual need for revenue. However, unbridled development seems an unthinking answer to revenue shortfalls. While development may fill the city coffers, government officials have traded what is a way of life that can never be recovered for a balanced budget. We need to encourage our representatives in city government to use their considerable talent to solve the budget problems without developing the eastern shore into a mirror of the western shore. Such notions as green communities need to be explored. Working in city government is a difficult task — and we need to help with ideas — not only criticize.

I grew up on a farm outside of Delmar.

I’ve lived in several areas of our country.

But home is still the Eastern Shore. I am horrified each time I come home to see the rampant development on the Shore and the trading of our Eastern Shore heritage for dollars. And what I also see is the loss of culture that was integral to the Shore.

Several problems exist as I see it. First we have used up beautiful land that was the home of an ecosystem that supported wildlife that made the area a haven for all of us who live here. Second, our plan for commercial development made our major highway (Rt. 13) an eyesore in the state. What was once a beautiful and scenic road is now an absolute eyesore and a driving hazard.

Housing developments are more expensive with each build. Yet, looking at the jobs in the area, few support the cost of housing.

When one looks at jobs advertised on the shore, most are in the low end of the spectrum. Most houses priced over $250,000 and most jobs at minimum wage is a recipe for disaster. It also is a recipe for selling to those from other areas who may have no interest in preserving the Eastern Shore Heritage.

Last year on Nov. 11, my dad died suddenly. He had spent his entire life, except for his military and college years, on the Shore. One of the chief accomplishments in his life, aside from his lasting marriage and friendships, was preservation of the land.

My friends were so impressed with the sense of community they found here among his friends in Laurel and Delmar (Columbia actually).

My real fear is that this is a vanishing way of life. I am returning to the Shore in January with the hope that the farm that my dad lived on will stay in the family. It was my great-grandfather’s originally. At least one little tiny corner of Delaware may not fall to the bulldozer.

I see that another huge parcel (480 acres) in Laurel is up for development and the plans are for something so important as an amusement park, hotels, restaurants and something that will bring uncounted jobs. I question what this will do to the quality of

life here in this small community and the level of jobs it will bring. It will bring money to the landowner who sells, the developer who develops the property and any realtor who manages to get in on the deal. If the land is annexed, it will bring money to the town. But it will also change the quality of life.

It will bring, my guess, minimum wage jobs for those who do the everyday work of this unneeded complex. Unfortunately, the citizens of Laurel do not have the same power to voice their concerns as those of Seaford. While there is a public hearing, I hope they will at least speak against this.

Laurel is one of the largest communities of beautiful historic houses on the Shore and in the state of Delaware. To annex what amounts to an Ocean City amusement park does little to add to the quality of life in this small Eastern town.

If we were to write a fairy tale about the Eastern Shore the way we are currently moving, it might go like this: One morning in the land once known as the land of pleasant living on the Eastern Shore, the family Greed’s pockets were filled with gold after selling off their land and heritage. So they had a huge banquet to celebrate. The next morning, they didn’t feel so well because they had eaten something rancid that had been grown in lands far away. They had to eat food from lands far away because they and most of the people around them had sold all of their farmland.

They called an EMS worker for emergency care, but none came because no one doing that job could afford to live in Sussex County any longer. Feeling frightened, they next thought they could call one of their long-time friends and neighbors to help. But low and behold, they had all moved away because they couldn’t afford to live on the shore or they had sold all of their property and taken all of their gold to a more exotic place to spend it.

What to do? They thought they should go to the hospital. Perhaps they could drive.

They got in the car to go to the hospital, but found themselves in a traffic jam. Finally, after many hours, they arrived at the hospital feeling so sick.

When they arrived at the hospital, they were distressed to learn that it was closed because no one worked there during the day.

The hospital was terribly short staffed because workers could not afford housing on their salaries. The family Greed died at the door of the hospital, with their pockets filled with gold. The end. My fervent hope is that like the brave homeowners of Hearn’s Pond, we rewrite the ending of this tale.

Fay Ellis Jones Springfield, Ohio

Editor’s note: Fay Ellis Jones’ husband, George Volenik, was a mayor of Laurel.

Citizens, beware of Discovery The flyers said, “beware.” And the citizens of Seaford voted to stop the annexations around Hearn’s Pond Now hear this Laurel — BEWARE. If you live in Laurel you need to demand that the town council grant you the opportunity to Vote for or against the Discovery/Horsey Project. Although the Seaford and Laurel charters are nearly identical, the Laurel Town Council believes it can double the size of the town without any interference

from its own citizens. Will you let this happen? Consider the following points.

The truth is nobody really knows what is going to end up in this development. The proposals change weekly and none of them make any sense at all. For instance, there are approximately 100 residences on the circumference of this development, some of them literally 80 feet from the project’s property bounderies just across the road.

None of these folks want to live next to this monstrosity. Yet, somehow the developers believe they can convince 1,400 families to shell out a down payment and sign a 30year-mortgage to live not around the outside of it — but in the “midst” of this chaos.

Who on earth would want to live next to (or in the midst of) a 12,000 seat soccer stadium, an enormous mall, motels, RV park, fire station, Boys and Girls Club, equestrian center/stables, a sports stadium (I guess you can’t play any other sports in a soccer stadium), a roller coaster, a theater, two and three story parking garages, and whatever idea “de jour” is next? According to the architect, “many of the retail operations, especially in the project’s town center, will have residences in their upper stories.” What? Anyone want to sign up? This just does not compute.

The annexation committee report says that the developer stated that they would pay for any upgrades to the water/sewer plant needed to accommodate this fantasyland. How many business people do you know who would offer to pay for something which they had absolutely no idea what it costs? Is it $2 million, $8 million, $25 million? Nobody knows. But seemingly, just the statement itself is good enough for our Laurel officials.

If you live in Laurel, you need to let our opinions be known now. If you live near Laurel this will also affect you. While the developers are on their private plane to the Bahamas you’ll be fighting the traffic congestion and construction to get to a doctor appointment in Seaford. This project, whatever form it ends up in, will spawn more and more construction after its completion. The Delaware Executive Summary states “the district does NOT have the adequate student capacity to accommodate the additional students likely to be generated by this development. The development will cause significant burden to the Laurel School District as the development is built out and residential units are occupied, without additional educational infrastructure resources.” Somebody is going to have to build a school and we all know who pays for them. Thirteen intersections are under study to be revamped to move the traffic in and out of this place. The developer’s traffic engineer stated that they are looking at the effects of “rush hour.” Yes, the Laurel Rush Hour!

There are many unanswered questions, but here’s a very important one. Why the exuberance on the part of our Laurel officials over this project? It can be summed up in one word and you know what it is “Money.” Let them know that the noise pollution, the light pollution, the trash pollution, the traffic congestion, the construction congestion, the 50,000 visitors a year congestion, the additional fire, police, etc. expenses, the loss of our town’s character, beauty, peacefulness and convenience is “not worth the money!”

WD Whaley,

Laurel

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Carvel estate auction attracts Thanks to all who helped with the Building Blitz for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity buyers from state, university Sold, sold, sold was heard all day long at the Gov. Carvel estate AT URPHY sale at Joseph O’Neal Auctions in Laurel on Saturday, Oct. 14. As exRuss McCabe told me he pected, many of the items went to feels the three governors Internet sales but from the Ipana who made the most toothpaste smile on Joe O’Neal’s impact on Delaware were face it was a great sale for his business. They have done this before Caesar Rodney, John but just seeing Jake Morgan and Townsend and Elbert the rest of Joe’s staff in ties or Carvel. sport coats made you feel the historic significance of this great sale and they probably could not have gotten a that had buyers from the State Archives, better person to speak than Mel Horsey the Delaware State Historical Society, the Laurel HistoricalSociety and the Universi- who got the audience’s attention immediately with her introduction to a ty of Delaware Cooperative Extension. I had to leave at 1 p.m. to cover the football colonoscopy. It was this attitude through the evening that made it enjoyable. The game in Salisbury, so I missed the sale of seminar was the brain child of Debbie the governor’s desk, that went for Mitchell. It worked and should grow. $33,000. I think my bid would have been a little light although I’m sure my buddy My grapevine tells me that there will Dick Whaley would have loaned me be an addition or another small medical enough to get it. The Progar family should center building next to the Pierce Ellis be very proud of Henry Progar’s work that building.

When will that portion of Front is being recognized as good as there is Street be paved?

I don’t know. around. I understand one painting went for $6,000. For that reason I’ll tell no one the On Wednesday, Oct. 11, I attended one bid I left with Frank Calio to bid for me of the most fun ground breakings I have and Frank shouldn’t either. Russ McCabe ever been to. It was Home Team Realty’s from the State Archives said he felt there start to an even brighter future as it has were more documents, photos and historic outgrown its present location in five short data on Gov. Carvel than perhaps any othyears.

Owners are Frank Parks and Rob er governor. Russ also told me he feels the Harmon, two well-known, well-liked and three governors who made the most imrespected individuals.

A Seaford Lions pact on Delaware were Caesar Rodney, Club show just wouldn’t be the same John Townsend and Elbert Carvel. Wow, he’s from Laurel and he made a difference without Frank. And Rob is well-known for his singing talents as well as his auctions, - it’s well documented! where he always sends seller and buyer home happy.

I must say that Epworth Fellowship Frank stated at the ground breaking that School knows how to draw a crowd. Last their original goal was to have five agents Thursday, Oct. 12, the field house was in five years. “I set our goal high I packed for the 14th annual Grandparents’ thought, but we exceeded that in six Day. Honored were Robin James, Jerita months,” he said. Angie Zebley, Rodney Hill, Carol Clark and Linwood Marvel.

The school also announced the creation of and Trina Joyner were the first additions to the staff at the Stein Highway office. the Charlotte Brown Scholarship Fund.

Some of the other early agents were Ray Charlotte was a teacher at Epworth for more than 20 years and had a huge impact Adkins, Mike Procino and Bobby Nibblett. Frank introduced everyone on his on her many students. She passed away earlier this year. Congrats to all the grand- staff and had warm comments to say about each. The affection they all feel for each parents on their awards. other was evident. Wouldn’t it be nice to see this in all businesses as they grow?

Helen Owens of Laurel got a great call from her grandson Scott Sheridan in Flori- Congratulations to Frank and Rob on their great day. da on Saturday. His message went some-

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thing like this, “Mom-mom, I want to tell you something before it gets in the news.

I’ve got the job as the Phillies trainer for 2007 and we will be moving to West Chester, Pa., real soon.” I just knew that in my time someone from Laurel would be sitting in the Phillies dugout and now it’s happened! More soon!

The Chamber of Commerce in Laurel did something a little differently in holding their first Business Night Out Seminar at the Laurel Fire Hall the other evening.

There were 20 businesses represented and each and every one learned something about the others. Representatives from O’Neal Brothers were there and shared plans for a new store. John Bennett from John Bennett Painting also represented the Lions Club. All four Laurel banks were very involved and also provided the refreshments. Nanticoke Hospital was there

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The talk in Laurel, Seaford and Delmar is about Dr. Dykstra and how he is being treated. If just 10 percent of those people turn in letters, Dr. Dykstra should be fine.

That is one well-liked family and this is their home. Send in those letters for a well respected veterinarian in Laurel.

Every now and then I even tell on myself and this week is no different, especially seeing as I have nothing on some of my favorites. Sunday morning after getting all ready for church, I bent over to feed my cat Punkin. “Riiiiip!” I had split my pants from here to, well, let me just say that they were air conditioned.

I know I’ve put on a few pounds but I really believe they just aren’t making pants the way they used to. No comments, please!

Three homes in one week During the week of September 18 – 22, 2006, six local homebuilders partnered with Sussex County Habitat for Humanity to build three homes in one week.

The build was made successful by the work of nearly 350 volunteers and over 100 individual companies which supplied labor and material to the project.

By partnering with the Home Builders Association of Delaware and Carl M. Freeman Communities, Pulte Homes, Ryan Homes, Klabe Homes, Atlantic Homes, and Schell Brothers we were able to engage members of the building industry in our mission,” said Habitat volunteer Ned Butera who coordinated the event.

Thanks to the contributors Thanks to the following contributors for making the 2006 Home Builders Blitz a success. Because of you, we were able to build three homes in one week.

Because of you, three more families in Sussex County will have simple, decent and affordable places to live.

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Homeworks Floor Covering Hyett Refrigeration J&J Power washing Jaiz Framing JCN Environmental Jet Drywall JGM Painting K & K Roofing Kaye Construction Klabe Homes Krehling Lansing Building Products, Inc. Lewis Pipe Company Lowe's Maia Jr. McCormick Paint MDP Plumbing Merestone Engineering Meridian Engineering Mobil Mini Moen Fixtures Moor Disposal, Inc. Murphy Electric NVR Building Products Painting by Woodard Patriot Windows Pulte Homes Rinnai R.F. Gentner & Son Inc. Ryan Homes Schagrin Gas Schell Brothers Select Build Mid Atlantic Framing Shone Lumber Shore Comfort Services Shure Line Electric Stormasters Strober Building Supply Superior Landscaping Sussex County TC Electric Terrascapes Landscaping The Roof Center Therma Tru Doors Thomas Light Fixtures Universal Forest Products Weinstein Supply Corp Whirlpool Young Lumber

And to the Seaford Mission Thanks to the Seaford Mission for organizing the following Seaford area churches and businesses to provide food during the week for all the volunteers.

Bon Appétit Restaurant Christian Church of Seaford Church of Christ Domino's Pizza Dunkin' Donuts Food Lion Gethsemane United Methodist Church Golden Corral Jimmy's Grille Kiwanis Club of Seaford Our Lady of Lourdes - KOC Pepsi Pizza Hut Pizza King Seaford Ice Seaford Ministerium St. John's United Methodist Church Subway You can help For more information or to support future projects contact Habitat info@ sussexcountyhabitat.org or call 8551153.

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R.J. Reynolds agrees to stop the sale of candy cigarettes

Federal funding for local roads projects is reduced

coholic beverages.

Delaware Attorney General Carl Dan• Reynolds may not distribute scented berg, has announced that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and the Attorneys Gen- promotional materials, such as Lift and eral of 39 states have entered into a settle- Sniffs or Scratch and Sniffs.

The Attorneys General had asserted ment that ends the sale of candy, fruit and that Reynolds was violating the 1998 toalcohol flavored cigarettes manufactured bacco Master Settlement Agreement’s proand sold by Reynolds. hibition on youth targeting through its adUnder the settlement, Reynolds agreed vertising, marketing and promotion of its to a ban in the United States of its flaflavored cigarettes. vored Camel, Kool and Salem cigarettes.

Among the evidence that led the AttorThe agreement also imposes significant marketing restrictions that make it virtual- neys General to conclude that Reynolds ly impossible for Reynolds to market a was targeting youth was: use of candy, flavored cigarette to youth in the future. fruit and alcohol flavors with high youth appeal.

The following restrictions apply to any The brand styles cigarettes manufacof flavored cigarettes tured by Reynolds in The agreement also imposes sold by Reynolds the future that have a that are specifically characterizing flavor banned by the Agreeother than tobacco or significant marketing restrictions ment are: Camel Exmenthol: otic Blends: Man• The name of the darin Mint, Dark cigarette may not be that make it virtually impossible Mint, Crema, Izmir that of a candy, a Stinger, Twist, Cinnfruit or an alcoholic beverage, and may zabar, Mandalay for Reynolds to market a flavored Lime, Aegean Spice, not include any of a number of specified Bayou Blast, Beach terms that evoke imBreezer, Margarita agery of candy, fruit Mixer, Midnight cigarette to youth in the future. or alcoholic beverMadness, Back Alley Blend, Kauai Kolaages. da, Twista Lime, Winter MochaMint, • Reynolds may not use print advertisWarm Winter Toffee, Blackjack Gin, ing, point of sale materials, exterior packScrewdriver Slots and SnakeEyes Scotch; aging or non-age-verified direct mail or Salem Silver: Dark Currents, Fire & Ice, internet advertising that contain names of Deep Freeze and Cool Myst; and Kool a candy, a fruit or an alcoholic beverage, Smooth Fusions: Mintrigue, Mocha any of a number of specified terms that Taboo, Midnight Berry and Caribbean evoke imagery of candy, fruit or alcoholic beverages, or imagery of candy, fruit or al- Chill.

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are alerting the public that there will be fewer federal funds available for the Rt. 26 Local Roads project than previously expected.

FHWA rules allow limited funding for local roads, such as those encompassing the Local Roads project, and require that federal funding be used only to improve local roads to function as a safe detour for a main road like Rt. 26.

Regulations do not provide funding for widening, such as adding shoulders or purchasing right of way for any expansion, which had been part of DelDOT’s Rt. 26 Local Roads design plan. DelDOT had been planning for the Local Roads project under the assumption of funding ratio of approximately 80 percent federal and 20 percent state. The federal funds in question total approximately $10 million to $12 million.

Despite the notice of reduced funding, DelDOT will continue to move forward with the project to improve the 4.5 miles of roadways although the path forward now includes looking at alternatives such as: • Moving other state money to the Local Roads project • Reviewing the potential for scaling back the project scope

Learning centers can apply for funds Delaware’s Department of Education (DOE) has approximately $1.5 million available to support before and after school programming and summer experiences for children in Title I eligible schools that have a poverty rate of 40 percent or higher. These funds are provided for 21st Century Community Learning Centers through No Child Left Behind.

These programs are designed to provide students with academic enrichment activities to help them become more successful in school. Programs may be developed at all grade levels to support elementary, middle and high school students.

Funding for the learning centers will be awarded through a competitive process. Applications for these funds will be made available in early October 2006

Committee concludes agencies failed to act to protect child The Child Protection Accountability Commission (“CPAC”) released a report this month regarding the CPAC Near Death Subcommittee’s review of a child neglect case.

The child, a four-year-old referred to by the pseudonym “Oliver Ford” in the report, nearly died from first degree burns as a result of being placed in a scalding tub with cleaning agents by a 13-year-old babysitter. While significant improvements to the child welfare system have been made over the past nine years, the report concludes that gaps in policy and training continue to challenge Delaware’s child welfare system.

The extensive case review began in November 2005 and was concluded when CPAC accepted the Subcommittee’s report on Oct. 11, 2006.

According to Judge Peggy Ableman, chair of the Subcommittee, “We were fortunate to have had the open and honest participation of the agencies that were involved with this case. Oliver Ford’s family had an extensive history of involvement with the child welfare system, and our review could not have been more thorough were it not for the agencies’ willingness to share their information in the interest of identifying the need for system improvements.

“In addition, all of the volunteer Subcommittee members who devoted extensive time and energy to this effort could not have been more focused on the goal of ensuring the safety of Delaware’s children.”

According to C. Malcolm Cochran IV, , commission chair: “In its review of this case, the Subcommittee was able to identify a number of issues that I hope will serve as guideposts in our ongoing efforts to improve Delaware’s child protective system. We look forward to working with the Children’s Department, the Division of Family Services, and all others involved in protecting our children, to implement these recommendations.”

Most notably, the report focuses on an apparent failure of certain of the agencies involved with this child to properly use the lengthy history of the case to assess the risks Oliver faced.

Also of concern is the apparent failure of certain of the different child welfare partners involved with the family to collaborate regarding that history, and about ongoing developments and treatment options in the case. Proper communication and use of history are essential in our ongoing efforts to prevent the abuse of our children.

• Moving the anticipated construction start date beyond 2008 “Until we can determine the best solution we are looking at all our options, including continuing discussions with FHWA about our detour plans,” said DelDOT Chief Engineer Robert Taylor.

“After making good progress thus far we surely did not want to be in this position, but one way or the other we want this project done.”

FHWA Assistant Division Administrator John Dewar said his staff is committed to working with DelDOT to make sure this project gets delivered to the community. “We will work closely with DelDOT to ensure that Delaware’s motorists and visitors have the benefit of this project,” he said. “We will continue to explore a variety of options to ensure this project moves forward.”

The Local Roads project is separate from the Rt. 26 Mainline project, and includes Burbage Road from Roxana to Windmill Road, Windmill Road from Rt. 26 to Central Avenue, and Beaver Dam Road from Central to Muddy Neck Road. The Local Roads project was scheduled to go to construction in 2008.

The Rt. 26 Mainline project has an anticipated construction start date of 2009 or 2010 depending on funding availability, and impacts from possible re-programming of the detour roads.

and February 2007.

Applicants will propose a program and budget based on the activities that are needed for the students. The initial grants for a 21st Century Community Learning Center will be at least $50,000 annually for five years.

Anyone planning to apply for a grant either in the October 2006 or February 2007 competition must attend a technical assistance workshop to be held at the Polytech Adult Education Center, 823 Walnut Shade Road in Woodside on Friday, Oct. 20. The workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

To register for the workshop, or for more information, contact Ann Campbell at (302) 735-4271, or via e-mail at acampbell@doe.k12.de.us.

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Dog’s attack meant trip to hospital and 24 stitches He was every bit as big as a grizzly bear and had teeth like a ONY INDSOR great white shark. I can still feel his course brown body fur flat Within a split second, I against my slight 10-year-old body.

It was one of my most traumatic heard the growl and moments of my childhood. gnashing of teeth behind My mother and brother had takme. That was when the en my aunt and her kids out for swimming one beautiful summer breath of hell and Satan’s day. It turned out great and we all claws fell on me. made our way back to drop off our guests at their Marion Station al Hospital in nearby Crisfield, where I lay home. We went inside the house for a few awake as Dr. Kaufman gave me 24 stitchminutes to say our goodbyes and have a es to close the wounds caused by the cool drink before heading home. dog’s attack. Though the memory is alI can still recall walking through the ways nearby, I had not really thought house drinking a cold glass of Kool Aid, wearing nothing but my swimming trunks. about that day recently until my mother showed me a piece of paper she found As I walked past the door of the kitchen I while cleaning last week. It was as clean glanced to my left and saw my aunt’s as the day it was written and it was a rebrown pet Chesapeake Bay retriever eatceipt for the bill Dad paid for my stitching ing out of his food bowl. procedure. Dr. Kaufman’s charges were I remember vividly that I merely $15 for 24 stitches and all accessories. glanced at the dog, but did not stop to The dog that bit me was quarantined to stare, just kept moving. Within a split secassure he did not have rabies, which he ond, I heard the growl and gnashing of did not. However, his fate was dismal. teeth behind me. Startled, I simply turned Even though he escaped any drastic measto see what was making the noise. That ures for tearing the meat off my chest, he was when the breath of hell and Satan’s was, however, shot and killed within a few claws fell on me. weeks because he almost bit my cousin’s Immediately, this huge mass of animal ear off one day. jumped and rested his front paws on both I guess looking back, that attack was my shoulders and began to tear into my chest like it was a 22-ounce Delmonico just a sample of the things that I would steak. He dug his fangs into my chest and endure over the next few years. I had althen threw his head back and forth, tearing ready experienced the discomfort of being the meat off my body. Even today I can swung violently to and fro while clenchstill feel his head jerking and his hot ing tightly to an electric farm fence. I breath as he tried to convert me into a would then also face having one of my walking prime rib. fingers almost torn off my a large, angry It seemed like hours, but I am sure it blue crab, having a carpenter’s nail driven was probably only seconds that the dog through the arch of my foot, thrusting a ripped at me until my aunt came running screw driver through my right eye; all this and hollered at him, causing him to let just to grow up and celebrate my 39th loose and sulk away. I was definitely in birthday on a surgical table undergoing shock as cold sweat dripped off my face heart bypass surgery. Leaves me wonderand I stood there trembling as my mother ing what’s next. grabbed my T-shirt from her bag and held Oh well, guess that great philosopher it over my chest and carried me outside to was right when he said, “Life if like a box the car.

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Guest Column Job creation opportunities

By Bill McGowan Sussex County Jobs Growing our Opportunities is the theme for this year’s Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference, October 25. The analogy of “growing” is a good one, particularly in a county where agriculture remains strong! Some communities across the country are now working with a concept called economic gardening.

There is a nice explanation of this at www.littletongov.org. The idea is that entrepreneurs drive economies and that healthy communities have a healthy base of entrepreneurs. So what do you need to create an environment (healthy community) for entrepreneurs? According to the folks in Longmont CO, you need three things: information, infrastructure and connections. Information and connections are self-explanatory.

Entrepreneurs need easy access to relevant information and connections and networks with each other, trade organizations etc.

Infrastructure, although it sounds tangible, is more dynamic. There is the physical infrastructure we are all familiar with, roads, sewer, water, schools and technology. But economic gardeners also consider the intangible quality of life infrastructure. Does the “culture” of our community attract the “entrepreneurial class?” Do we support risk and innovation? How do we view diversity and newness? Do we think that a few more restaurants and internet cafes is a strategy?

Intrigued? Come to the conference. You will hear and interact with five successful Sussex County entrepreneurs. As usual, we

will share the latest in demographic information and this year we focus on small business. Finally yet importantly, you the participants will have the chance to assess how ready we are as a community to grow our own economic garden.

Several years ago, the conference planning committee adopted and brought to attendees principles that we think embody the purpose of the Conference: • We recognize community building takes place over time • We believe in collaboration and shared decisionmaking • We believe that our community is open to all and that community members are responsible for the community • We create opportunity for deliberation and discussion • We recognize that what we build today is for those who follow us The principles are adopted from a book by Suzanne Morse, “Smart Communities - How Citizens and Local Leaders Can Use Strategic Thinking to Build a Brighter Future.”

Morse writes that successful communities use 7 key leverage points, Invest right the first time, work together, Build on community strengths, Practice democracy, Preserve the past, Grow leaders, and invent a brighter future.

That is what we do every year with the Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference. To register, contact Jackie McQuaide at 855-1659.

Bill McGowan is a community development agent with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and is on the planning committee for the Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference.

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I am amazed by the crowds that attend Bridgeville’s Apple Scrapple Festival.

Congratulations to Bonnie Workman, chairwoman of the Apple-Scrapple Festival, and her committee for putting on an event that attracts a bigger crowd each year.

(Well, with the exception of last year, when it poured down rain.)

I don’t know how you could ever get a count of the number of visitors who came from all over Delmarva and beyond to enjoy the food and fun at the festival.

On Saturday afternoon the parking lots were filled and every street was jammed with visitors.

Lynn Parks in her report on the festival on page 8 of this week’s edition said that the apple dumpling stand closed at 3 in the afternoon after selling 3,500 dumplings.

A few of the special events included the Dynamite Championship Wrestling, the Tombstone Posse, the scrapple chunking competition, a Lego building blocks competition, the Little Miss Apple-Scrapple pageant, the Mayor’s Shuffle Board competition, a carnival, and on and on. By the way, Bridgeville’s top elected official, Joe Conaway, was scoreless in the Mayor’s competition, even though some claim he practiced for six months.

I guess practice does not always make perfect. But Joe did a great job as emcee and you might say his real gift is his ability to converse.

Family of Automobile Dealerships in the RYANT ICHARDSON Chamber category of 26 or more employI don’t know how you ees, and Donald Holcould get a count of the lenbeck, of Craig Technologies, Inc. in number of visitors who the Chamber category came from all over Delof 25 or fewer emmarva and beyond to enployees.

Nanticoke Health joy the food and fun.

Services and Butler’s Sewing Center, Inc. honoring its citizen of the year Noare being presented “Spirit of the vember 2.

Community” awards.

The dinner to recognize John Kathy Farnell, vice-president of McDonnell will be held at the DelCallaway, Farnell & Moore, is this mar VFW on State Street. Tickets year’s recipient of the ATHENA are $16 and must be purchased by award, and Karen and Gary JohnOct. 27. ston of Tull’s Shoppers at Dairy Congratulations to all these great Lane are the 2006 Exceptional Cusleaders. Come out and show your tomer Service Award winners. support for all their efforts that help The awards will be presented at make western Sussex a great place the Chamber’s Fall Dinner on Octin which to live and do business. ober 26 in the Seaford Fire Hall.

Dinner is $25 per person. For reserReal headlines vations, contact the Chamber office I like to end my column on a at 629-9690 by October 19. light note. Here are some more headlines that appeared in print.

A dinner honoring Laurel business person of the year John TheSomething went wrong in Jet Crash, ofiles will be Monday, Nov. 6, 5:30 experts say p.m. at the American Legion home, You think!

Delaware 24, Laurel. Tickets, $20, are available through the Laurel Shot off woman’s leg helps Nicklaus Chamber of Commerce, 875-9319. to 66 I’m sure he was happy, but that The Greater Delmar Chamber poor woman... of Commerce will host a banquet

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To quote from Lynn’s article: “Every year, after it is all over, we sit back and wonder how we do such a wonderful festival,” Workman added. “And every year, we don’t know how we do it. But it seems that we do it.”

The reason is behind the great volunteers who are excited about organizing the event that showcases their town, a town in which they are increasingly proud.

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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Tides Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Day High Low Thurs. 12:51 a 7:27 a Fri. 1:26 a 7:59 a Sat. 2:00 a 8:29 a Sun. 2:34 a 9:00 a Mon. 3:08 a 9:33 a Tues.

3:43 a 10:07 a Wed. 4:19 a 10:43 a

High 1:14 p 1:49 p 2:22 p 2:55 p 3:28 p 4:02 p 4:39 p

Low 7:55 p 8:33 p 9:09 p 9:44 p 10:19 p 10:56 p 11:36 p

Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursday’s weather.

High Low Temperatures are Thursday’s highs Day and Thursday night’s lows.

Thurs. 4:10 a 10:20 a Fri. 4:45 a 10:52 a Sat. 5:19 a 11:22 a Sun. 5:53 a 12:02 a Mon. 6:27 a 12:37 a Tues.

7:02 a 1:12 a Wed. 7:38 a 1:49 a

High 4:33 p 5:08 p 5:41 p 6:14 p 6:47 p 7:21 p 7:58 p

Low 10:48 p 11:26 p —11:53 a 12:26 p 1:00 p 1:36 p

High 3:55 p 4:30 p 5:03 p 5:36 p 6:09 p 6:43 p 7:20 p

Low 10:10 p 10:48 p 11:24 p 11:59 p —12:22 p 12:58 p

Fog, then some sun

Cooler; an a.m. shower possible

Sunny to partly cloudy

Sun and some clouds

Morning rain possible

Mostly sunny

Partly sunny

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61/40

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Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . 3.47�

Normal for the month . . . . . . . . 1.76�

Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . 37.65�

Smyrna 73/52 Dover 73/53

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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.

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Lewes 73/56

Bridgeville 75/54

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SEAFORD 75/54 Blades 75/54

Rehoboth Beach 75/55 Georgetown 75/56 Concord 75/54 Laurel 76/55 Delmar 75/55

Millsboro 75/56

Bethany Beach 72/55 Fenwick Island 72/57

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