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MISS LAUREL - Miss Laurel 2010 Autumn Stevens, center, seated, is joined by Miss Delaware 2009 Heather Lehman Kelly Horsey. Miss Congeniality, Angela Wilson, first runner up Stevens Lindsay, Alison Dolby, 2009 Queen Courtney Hastings. Front, Little Miss Contestants, from left: Little Miss Amanda Elizabeth White, 1st runner up, Little Miss Laurel Gianna Voges; 2nd Runner Up, Dakota Lee Ann Hickerson and 2009 Little Miss Morgan Gordy. The annual event has been sponsored by the Laurel Exchange Club since 1950. The Exchange Club is 99 years old. Photo by Pat Murphy
Allegations of police abuse fly By Tony E. Windsor Laurel town officials were put on the defensive Monday night when a group of people turned out to accuse the town’s police department of abuses toward minority individuals. More than 35 people turned out at Laurel Town Hall Monday night to voice repeated allegations of such conducts by police as racial profiling, harassment, bullying and verbal and physical abuse aimed primarily at African-Americans. Dannora Elzey, of Laurel, a member of the New Zion U.M. Church, addressed the Laurel Mayor and Council on behalf of the group. She told the council that there is a need in Laurel to improve the relationship between the Laurel Police Department and the community. “There is a continued misuse of power and authority by the police,” Elzey said. “Police officers are using both verbal and physical abuse against community members. The situation is getting worse and it is spiraling out of control. People fear for the safety of their family and friends. They feel as though they are living
in the 1960s.” Elzey said community members have held meetings that have been attended by Laurel Mayor John Shwed, Police Chief Jamie Wilson and Capt. Ricky Richardson. However, she alleges that there has been no actual response from the town concerning the allegations of abuse. Elzey handed the Mayor and Council a list of allegations made by members of the community. Mayor John Shwed asked if Police Chief Wilson had been given the list of complaints. Elzey responded that she had given a list of similar complaints to both Shwed and Wilson at one of the community meetings. Shwed said his recollection of the meetings he attended were different from those expressed by Elzey. He said he and Wilson had left the community meetings expecting to be receiving a written compilation of the concerns being expressed. “To the best of our knowledge we asked to have the concerns in writing and over the past year we have still not received anything,” he said. “As a matter of fact, I have asked
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the Police Chief over the course of the year whether we ever received anything and we simply never got it.” Elzey said she is certain she gave Chief Wilson some of the complaints at the conclusion of one of the community meetings. “The Lord as my witness, I handed out some of the complaints to the Chief while you (Shwed) were there,” she said “but I think it is important to recognize that some people are not comfortable with putting things in writing because they may have a lack of writing skills. But, as a matter of civil rights, these complaints can be verbalized and do not necessarily need to be in writing. People were in attendance while you were there and they told you their stories.” Rashod Bryant said he has been racially profiled by the Laurel Police. He admitted that he served an eightyear prison sentence for an undisclosed crime, but has since “done my time” and has been “clean” for a number of years. “I was stopped by the Laurel Continued on page 3
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Laurel citizens accuse police of abuse towards minorities Continued from page 1
Police after I had stopped at Wynn’s [convenience store] for a soda,” he said. “They waited for me to leave the parking lot and then ran me down on the back road to Seaford. They told me that I had disregarded a stop sign and gave me a $60 ticket. I filed a racial profiling complaint and all of a sudden my ticket disappeared. But, nothing ever happened to the police officer.” Bryant said he has personally witnessed a Laurel police officer “beat a man” and an incident where police used a hand held taser on a man who was in handcuffs. “I have filmed the police officers and posted it on You Tube,” he said. “I was told by a police officer that if I was seen driving past Carvel Gardens after 10 p.m. I would be pulled over for no reason. Every black man that drives past Carvel Gardens after 10 p.m. is going to get pulled over. I am trying to take this to the Attorney General’s office because nothing gets done at the Laurel Police Station. I get a bad vibe when I come to Laurel because of my experiences with the police. The police need probable cause when they stop somebody, not just pull them over for no reason.” Bryant said he knows that he himself and others have attempted to get something done about the alleged abusive actions of the police department, but their concerns “fall on deaf ears.” He said whenever he gets stopped by police in Laurel he immediately uses his cell phone to call a family member to let them be aware. “I want somebody to know that I am being stopped because I am not sure
what these police officers will do and I fear for my safety. I have even called the Delaware State Police when the Laurel police have stopped me,” he said. Brandyce Smith, who works at the Tavern by the Marina, said her boyfriend was badly beaten by police one night in March. She said the two were sitting in the car near the tavern when police came to the vehicle and ordered her boyfriend out of the car. According to Smith’s account, police tasered her boyfriend and then “drug him up off the ground.” She said her boyfriend then ran from officers and was caught and beaten. “There was no need for the cops to beat my boyfriend like that,” she said. “He required emergency eye surgery because they broke his eye socket. Things are getting out of hand with the Laurel Police Department.” Smith said if the police and community do not find a way to come together “things are going to get real ugly.” Elzey told the Mayor and Council that some people were intimidated by the makeup of the council and were hesitant to speak out. “You have a community of minority people talking to an all white council,” she said. “I know it is hard for you to understand what we go through as minorities. If this is not true show us, prove it to us. Let’s come together; not just for the 4th of July. Talk to us and help us build trust.” She then asked that there be no retaliation by police against anyone who spoke out at the meeting. Shwed cut Elzey off. “Stop right there,” he demanded. “No police officer is going out in retaliation against anyone. I do not want to hear about retaliation. You folks
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are not going to have to fear any type of retaliation against anyone who spoke here tonight.” Members of the audience then accused Shwed of using racially charge comments by referring to them as “folks.” Elzey told Shwed the reaction from the audience was reflective of “the way you come across.” She said by telling her to “stop right there,” he was making the people feel that he was not willing to listen. Elzey has publicly expressed her concerns about police and community relations as far back as 2005, when she attended a meeting held following a Laurel shooting that left 24-year-old Jamel Weston of Carvel Gardens dead and then 18-year-old Maurice Cannon, wounded.
Allison Lamont Norman of Seaford was charged with the crime and remains in prison. At a meeting held in the North Laurel Elementary School following the shooting, Elzey told members of the audience, including then Chief Donald McGinty, that there needed to be improved relationships. “We need to improve the relationship between our community and the police department,” she said. “There are a lot of young men in the community who could be a big help to the police, but there is distrust and police officers who are guilty of bullying. These are the real issues and we are not satisfied with simply trying to smooth over things. There is a need for trust. I see this day in and day out.”
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Council hears allegations of racial profiling by Laurel police During Monday night’s meeting, Council President Terry Wright said she has never received a phone call or heard a comment from anyone regarding the accusations being made against the police department since concerns were again raised last summer. She said she had visited Carvel Gardens on the day of the shooting that killed Weston. “I grew up in southern Virginia,” she said. “I do not see color. My heart went out to the mother of the young man [Jamel Weston] who was killed that day at Carvel Gardens. But, he was just as dead whether I was white or black. It is not about color. I am thrilled to have you all here tonight. We take your concerns seriously and ask you to please come back and let us know your feelings.” Also in attendance were members of two regional motorcycle clubs, The Red Line Ryderz and The Dominant Riders. The groups said they were at the meeting because members of their club had been harassed and in at least one case, beaten, by Laurel Police. A member of the Dominant Ryderz, identified as “Rob,” asked the Mayor and Council how they were planning to handle the situation. “You know it’s a problem. You have heard from us,” he said. “How will you handle it? Paperwork has been filed, but there have been no results. That does us no good. You have got to do something tomorrow, not next week. You need to deal with this tonight. Everybody wants to know what you are going to do.” A man identified as “Mister Price”, of the Red Line Ryderz MC, said he and his friends are “law abiding citizens” and do not deserve to be treated unfairly by the police. “We come here every weekend just to have a good time. Not be harassed by the police,” he said. “The sad thing is these people that are being abused by the police are tax payers. These people are paying the salaries of the police officers. They are paying them to beat them. They are paying taxes to be mistreated.” Rocky Griffin, also of the Red Ryderz MC said there is apparently a “failure in communications” or a “failure in the system” because complaints are not being addressed. “Nothing is going into the jackets of these officers,” he said. “We can’t see the police chief because we are told he is unavailable every time we go to the police station. The community is getting fed up. If things don’t get straightened out people are going to be ready to do the same thing to the police that they do to us.
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You need to work this out another way.” Jonathon Kellum said he has lived in Laurel his entire life and has been active in school activities, including the PTA and coached basketball. He said he is concerned with how things have become over the last few years in terms of police and community relations. “I love this town,” he said, “but things have started to shift since we had police chiefs like John McGlaughlin and Jim Harris. These police officers put a badge on and they think they are Superman. I will say it like the CEO of DuPont once told his managers, We are either going to change the people, or we are going to change the people.” The audience then erupted in applause. Kellum said some of the police officers do not know how to treat the people they stop on the streets. “Don’t pull me over because you can,” he said. Pull me over because you should. There needs to be more proactive actions, not reactive. We as a community should be looking for a solution. It is a shame that people are scared to come to my town.” Shwed said he and Chief Wilson take the concerns seriously and he will take the time to “absorb everything I have heard here tonight.” He said he will not say what the course of action will be, but he will meet with the council and Chief Wilson to decide how to proceed. “When I serve as Mayor I serve all the people and I come from that perspective,” he said. Everybody has the basic right to be treated with dignity. I have in no way challenged the veracity of anyone’s concerns that were expressed here tonight. However, when I start to hear the words retaliation brought up, I become offended. We do not support retaliation. This is not the kind of town I would want to be associated with. We do not support retaliation in Laurel.” Following the meeting Chief Wilson said he was not aware of a majority of the concerns that were expressed by the people at the meeting. He said the customary manner to deal with complaints against officers is to come to the police station and fill out a form. The incident is investigated by the police captain and his recommendations are passed on to the chief. “I make the final determination based on the Captain’s investigation. It is not true that I am not available to hear complaints. I am available to hear from anyone who needs to talk to me. But, like most processes, we need a paper trail to follow when dealing with complaints against our officers.”
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Reunion - The Laurel High School class of 1954 celebrated their 55th class reunion on the weekend after Thanksgiving. On Saturday, Nov. 28, they enjoyed dinner at the Seaford Elks Lodge. The next morning, they enjoyed breakfast at Pizza King, Seaford. Front row, from left: Ruth Ann Cordrey Brumbley, Evelyn LeCates Messick, Eva Jane Bourgignon Edgell, Carol Taylor Lynn, Connie Carmean Peterson, Gail Allen Cole, Charlene Devlin Whaley, Marilyn Phillips White and Sandra Stoeckel Williams. Second row: Gardner Gootee, Wayne Lowe, Billy Shockley, Franklin Hastings, Ronald Wharton, Donald Martin, Gary White, Leroy James and James Whaley. Kenneth Hastings was absent in the picture. The next get-together for the class will be on Friday, May 14, 2010, at the home of LeRoy and Evelyn Messick at 6:30 p.m. All classmates are welcome.
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ChaRaCteRs - The Laurel Lioness Club visited Genesis Thursday. They were dressed as nursery rhyme characters. Ruth Hickman - Little Miss Muffet; Shirley Scott - Mary, Mary Quite Contrary; Mary Ann Galoppa – I Love Little Pussy; Suzanne Layton – Mary Had A Little Lamb; Mary Ann Fasold – Wee Willie Winkle; Nancy Hitch – Little Jack Horner; Faye Hutchison, Myrna Marine, Bonnie Kijewski, Charlotte Givens – Three Blind Mice; Joan Hart – Baa Baa Black Sheep; Dot Hickman, Ruth Hickman – Jack Sprat; Ruth Feeney – Jack Be Nimble; Elaine Lynch – Hickory, Dickory, Dock; Jan McCoy, Betty Bounds, Terry Wright – Jack and Jill, and Dot Hickman – Old Mother Hubbard.
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LittLe Miss - The 2010 Laurel Little Miss Contestants are, front row, from left: Olivia Marie Snell, Bree Bryan, Annika Price, Abby McKee, Coy Jenkins (escort) Dakota LeeAnn Hickerson, Jaylin Beckett, McKenzie Bell and Kylle Megan Hill. Back row: 2009 Little Miss Morgan Gordy, Gianna Voges, Lucy Rawlings, Alexis Mosley, Merayah Webster Johnson, Ava Carmine, Makayla Lyann Williams, Zoe Bryan, Peyton Givans, Amera C. Jones, Amanda Kameron O’Farrell and Amanda Elizabeth White. Photo by Pat Murphy
Delmar Senior High School in cooperation with SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving), The University of Delaware’s Community Safety Traffic Program, Delmar Volunteer Fire Dept., The Delmar Police Dept., The Delaware State Police, the Delmar High School SGA (Student Government Association) and local business sponsors will host a “Mock Crash - A Proactive Prom Presentation” in the north parking lot of Delmar Middle School and High School on Wednesday, April 28. The event will feature guest speakers, a mock DUI crash scene, helicopter life flight simulations, student performances, hands-on simulations using a SIDNE go-cart vehicle wearing Fatal Vision goggles and interactive web stations for students to learn more about the potentially disastrous effects of driving under the influence. The formal programming will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and students will be able to run the simulations all afternoon in small groups.
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Business Europeans visit Shamrock Glass for study exchange By Lynn R. Parks
Katia Mastroianni, a native of Italy and resident of Modena in that country, is a molecular biologist. On a recent tour of Shamrock Glass in Seaford, she was interested to see glass vials and other equipment similar to what she uses in the lab being made. Her traveling companion, Riccardo Pela, is a commercial banker in Arezzo, Italy. “It is good to see how an American company works,” he said. “I like the idea of having traditional work like glass blowing in the same place as new machinery.” Mastroianni and Pela are visiting the United States through Rotary International’s Group Study Exchange. They and three other people, all from Italy, arrived in Philadelphia March 25 and will fly back to Italy April 25. Shamrock Glass was one of several stops the group made in Seaford. They also visited Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, the Seaford Museum and the Ross Plantation. In addition, the group traveled to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Wilmington, Salisbury and Dover. Silvia Maroni, an attorney in Ravenna, was happy to get to observe a trial in the federal courthouse in Wilmington and a hearing in front of the Delaware Supreme Court in Dover. The Rotary’s Group Study Exchange is designed for young professionals age 25 to 40. This kind of exchange “has a great benefit professionally,” said Maroni. “You learn about your job in other nations, so you can see things with more open eyes.” Shamrock Glass, on Delaware Avenue in a 20,000-square-foot facility that was the original home of Penco, is owned by Al and Bunny Williams. The company was founded in 1979 in New Jersey in a 400-square foot facility. “Our first place was so small that I could feel the heat of Al’s torch in my office,” Bunny Williams said. Shamrock moved to Seaford in 1986. It makes vials, glass tubes, caps and stoppers. It also makes specially-designed pieces, including a small glass beaker with several tubular openings that researchers of diseases that are carried by insects use to feed mosquitoes. Last Wednesday, when the group from Italy toured the plant, Al Williams, using glass-blowing techniques he learned 40 years ago, was making a long tube called a
Zymark vessel, designed for use in an environmental lab. The company has nine employees. But the recent purchase of new machinery has Shamrock poised for growth. Bunnie Williams said that within the year, she expects to hire 10 additional employees. Williams is a member of the Rotary Club in Georgetown. She said that exchanges like those sponsored by Rotary International help to advance good will among countries. “They promote good feelings throughout the world,” she said. In particular, she added, visits to companies in different nations create understanding of how different cultures work. “These are things that we all can learn from,” she said. George Anderson, Bethel, is director of the Geographic Study Exchange for District 7630, which includes Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He said that the exchange program, through which people from Delmarva also visit other countries, traditionally has focused on cultural and vocational aspects of the host country. In the future, though, its focus will be more on vocational aspects, with participants visiting more places like Shamrock Glass. “It’s amazing that very often, people who are visiting other countries see things that people who live there have never visited, or didn’t even know were there,” he said.
Bunny Williams, owner of Shamrock Glass in Seaford, explains one of the company’s glass-making machines (background) to Giancarlo Moretti, an electrical engineer from Florence. Moretti visited the plant as part of a program sponsored by Rotary International.
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John Shwed finds rewards come from helping others By James Diehl
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tanding in front of St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Laurel one Sunday morning in the mid 1970s, a fellow parishioner proudly informed John Shwed that he had officially earned his “Sussex County pedigree.” Having just moved to southern Delaware about a decade earlier, the native of the Keystone State could not have been happier. “He said that my good works had earned me that pedigree, and that made me feel really good,” says Shwed, the current mayor of Laurel and a man with a long record of helping worthwhile causes in his adopted hometown. “Sussex County is a special place and I feel honored that I’ve been welcomed into that.” Shwed had come a long way in those 10 years. A decade earlier, he and his wife, Bobbie, had to do a little research to learn where Sussex County was even located. “Like everybody else, when we thought of Delaware, we thought of Wilmington. We didn’t know anything about Sussex County at the time,” Shwed remembers. “But I was offered a job in this little place called Seaford, so we pulled out a map and quickly found out where it was.” Originally from the city of Scranton, Pa., Shwed came to Sussex County during the summer of 1966 for the same reason generations of hard-working men had came to Seaford before him – to work in the city’s DuPont nylon plant. Since those early days as a DuPont engineer, Shwed has fallen in love with the slower pace of life in western Sussex County, particularly in Laurel. It is where he and his family call home – after more than four decades, he couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. “It was a big transition for us because we came from living just outside a major metropolitan area to an area that was very small and rural,” says Shwed, who had been living near Cleveland, before relocating to Laurel. “But we liked the area and slowly began to really enjoy living here.” Reading local newspapers before officially relocating to Seaford, the Shweds learned of a little house on Records Pond in the neighboring town of Laurel – they rented it immediately upon their move to Delaware and have called it home ever since. Soon finding a second home at St. Phillips, Shwed finally began scratching an itch he had always known existed, but had never been able to adequately pursue, a genuine desire to help people, to help them better their lives. It began with a group of senior citizens in Laurel who for years had met in a building connected to St. Phillips. They had outgrown their facilities and Shwed used his unique talents to help them secure a new home, just down the road from the historic church on Central Avenue. “I feel like one of the talents God gave me is the ability to team build and to organize work groups,” says Shwed. “But I had to overcome a lot of obstacles with that project. I really had to convince the folks that the community would support them and we would find a way to do this.” When the former Mitchell’s Furniture building became available on Central Avenue, they had a place to target. But taking
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members of the community who are a little down on their luck. Once again, it was Shwed’s involvement with St. Phillips that got him involved. “I remember it was John Wright, who was the rector in charge of St. Phillips at the time, who stopped me after church one day,” remembers Shwed. “He said some folks had told him that I had a particular skill set and that I could help organize a non-profit to get this homeless shelter operation off the ground.” A 501(c)(3) organization soon followed, as well as a board of directors that Shwed still heads to this day. More than four dozen families have been helped in the nine years since Hope House first opened its doors in the spring of 2001, including with more than 100 children. It’s been a major part of Shwed’s life, and a major benefit to the town of Laurel since its inception. “We have a wonderful facility here in Laurel that offers a helping hand for families that find themselves in housing difficulties, for whatever the reason,” says Shwed. “That can be anything from a natural disaster, like a fire, to some type of domestic or economic situation. It’s just a wonderful safety net that we have in our community to help families in those types
of situations.” While families are generally given 90 days at Hope House to get their lives in order, some have stayed within its walls for more than six months while long-term housing is sought out by social workers at the Laurel State Service Center. And all operating expenses for Hope House are raised through community fundraising and through donations by local churches, businesses and individuals. No funding is accepted through the state or federal government, allowing the board to make and enforce its own rules. “If there are any issues that come up, we are totally in charge and, as managers, we can take care of them how we see fit,” Shwed says. “That’s one of the main reasons why we set it up the way that we did.” The current mayor of Laurel, Shwed has made community service a way of life in the 44 years since he moved to southern Delaware from Pennsylvania. He’s played roles in many organizations over the years, including an intensive involvement with the Laurel Lions Club. He’s served as district governor for the Delaware Lions organization, chairman of the Lions Vision Research Foundation at Continued to page nine
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pAGE 9 FRIENDLY CLEANING KITS - At the April 1st Open House at Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI), visitors were treated to a presentation on household and environmental toxins. Information was presented on storing and using household products safely in addition to recommendations to use non-toxic products. Free, friendly cleaning kits (shown here with Ashley and Dillon Mangene) were made available to participants which included a box of baking soda, a spray bottle, a bottle of white vinegar and resource information. This project was supported by a grant through the State Farm Youth Advisory Board and is being implemented state-wide by DAPI. For more information on DAPI, visit www.dapi.org or contact Lynne Betts, outreach specialist, at 629-7790.
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Century 21 Ramey Real Estate is hosting a Golf Tournament/Dinner Dance to benefit Easter Seals on Friday, May 7, at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. Golf teams of four are $400 and will include 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, gross and net divisions, as well as closest to the pin on all Par 3’s. Dinner Dance tickets are $50. Help support people with disabilities in the local community. Call 628-9000 for registration or tickets.
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the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins and has led two major Lions fundraising campaigns that have resulted in millions of dollars raised. He was also named “Lion of the Year” for Delaware in 1999 and was recognized by the Delaware Jaycees as “Delaware’s Outstanding Young Man” in 1977. He has additionally been recognized with several fellowships and was honored
by Lions International in 2005 as an ambassador of goodwill. Today, he’s focused on improving the lives of Laurel’s citizens by continuing in his role as mayor. He has many items on his wish list in the coming months and years, including building a recreational area for the town’s young people. “I’ve become an advocate for the skateboarders in the area and we’re hoping to build a skate park, but we need money to
get that off the ground,” he says. “We have a plot of land next to the middle school and we would like to build a quality park.” A swimming pool and finishing the town’s “Green Way” along Broad Creek are also being considered in the not-toodistance future as funds become available. “Looking at the steps of my career, I think right now I’m having the most impact for the most people by serving as mayor,” says Shwed, who truly relishes the
leadership role in his adopted hometown. “That’s where my focus is right now.” While no longer on the board of education, Shwed recently served as a substitute teacher for five years and is currently the Job Coach at Laurel High School. John and Bobbie Shwed have two grown daughters, Susan and Nancy, and four grandchildren. They continue to live in the same waterfront home that they first rented in Laurel in 1966.
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National Guard soldiers return from Iraq tour of duty By Lynn R. Parks
It wasn’t just that Roger Vogel was home after a nine-month tour of duty in Iraq. He was also meeting his son for the first time. Aiden Vogel was born Jan. 24 while his dad was serving overseas with the 262nd Component Repair Company of the Delaware Army National Guard, based in Dagsboro. Father and son were introduced to each other Sunday, following a welcoming home ceremony at the state fairgrounds in Harrington. “Roger is so thrilled to get to see his son and hold him for the first time,” said Aiden’s mother, Chloe McKinney. McKinney and members of the Vogel family, all from Greensboro, Md., and many of them wearing T-shirts that read, “My hero fights so you can be free,” attended Sunday’s ceremony. Roger’s mother, Tricia, said that her son had an opportunity to meet Aiden earlier this week, when the unit arrived at Fort Dix, N.J. “But he said that it would be too hard to let him go, so he wanted to wait until today,” she added. “Now, he has the whole day to hold him. Well, I guess he has forever to hold him.” Sunday’s ceremony, held in the fairgrounds’ Schabinger Pavilion, was attended by hundreds of friends and family members. All cheered as members of the 262nd, led by a bagpipe and drum corps, marched into the pavilion. Most waved U.S. flags and many cried. Joshua Silva, 6, of Newark, could hardly contain his excitement. “My daddy’s coming home!” he said, jumping up and down. Both he and his sister, Tarina, 4, who watched the march sitting atop the shoulders of her grandfather Dan Bogart, wore T-shirts that read, “My Daddy, my hero.” “We are here to welcome them home and just to show support,” said Lee King, a resident of West Fenwick and a member of the American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro. “These guys go in and put their lives on the line and they deserve recognition.” “We don’t want to make the same mistake we made with Vietnam,” added Steve Stalk, Dagsboro, also a member of Post 24 and a Vietnam veteran. “When I came home, I got nothing and certainly nothing like this. Hav-
ing a welcome home would have mattered to me. It would have made me feel good about what I had done.” Capt. Gary J. Nelson, company commander, echoed that sentiment in his remarks. “Some people wake up every day, wondering if they are making a difference,” he said. “These soldiers do not need to ask that question any longer. They have made a difference in the lives of many.” Major Gen. Frank Vavala, adjutant general of the Delaware Army National Guard, told the gathering that the company’s mission was to provide security for convoys traveling through southern Iraq. “I’ll admit that I was very apprehensive about that mission,” he said. “It is one of the most dangerous missions in the theater and the members of the 262nd are mechanics. But they displaced all my concerns and proved that they are soldiers first.” The company participated in nearly 250 missions, traveling 250,000 miles, Vavala said. Its 140 members received 11 Bronze Stars, 114 Army commendation medals, 15 Army achievement medals and 76 combat action badges. “They encountered enemy attacks with small arms fire, improvised explosive devises (IEDs) and explosively formed projectiles (EEDs) without sustaining any serious injury,” Vavala added. “This is a happy day for a bunch of maintenance guys from the little town of Dagsboro.” First Sgt. Richard Hitchens, ranking enlisted man of the company and a veteran of the Vietnam War, said that at the farewell ceremony for the 262nd, also held at the state fairgrounds, he made a promise to the soldiers’ friends and family. “I told them that I would bring everyone back home,” he said. “Mission accomplished.” Near the conclusion of the ceremony, just before the playing of the Army Song and the release of the troops, Nelson presented to Vavala a flag that had flown over company headquarters. “It’s a little tattered and torn,” he said. “I have the best job in the world,” Nelson told the gathering. “I have the honor and pride of working with true American heroes every day.”
Charlene Lewis, Laurel, holds her nephew, Joseph Mercer, 4, so he can see his mother, Starlene Mercer, who is a member of the 262nd Component Repair Company of the Delaware Army National Guard. Photos by Lynn Parks
Tricia Vogel holds her grandson, Aiden Vogel, and watches as her son, part of the 262nd Component Repair Company, marches into the Schabinger Pavilion at the state fairgrounds in Harrington. Aiden, 3 months, was born while his father was overseas.
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Delaware State Police will participate in accreditation process A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive May 3 and spend several days examining all aspects of the Delaware State Police policies, procedures, management, operations and support services. The Delaware State Police was originally accredited in 1988 and re-accredited in 1993, 1998, 2001, 2004 and 2007. Maintaining this status is an on-going process and requires constant monitoring and updating of policies and procedures to assure
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State receives title to destroyer DNREC Secretary Collin P. O’Mara has signed a transfer agreement accepting title to the retired destroyer USS Arthur W. Radford, which will become the longest vessel ever reefed in the Atlantic Ocean when sunk later this year. The 563-foot-long Radford is tentatively scheduled to go down in August onto the Del-JerseyLand Inshore Reef site, located 26 miles southeast of the Indian River Inlet. The reef’s name comes from the three states — Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland — partnering with the U.S. Navy to enhance fisheries habitat and recreational diving opportunities by putting the Radford on the ocean floor. The Navy also is sharing cost of reefing preparations, including transport of the ex-warship to its resting place in Delaware waters. Within the next two weeks, the Radford will be towed a short distance within the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where it’s now berthed, to Pier 5, Dry Dock 2, to be cleaned and prepared for sinking. Cleanup will follow EPA best management practices for reefing vessels and will be undertaken by American Marine Group, a Virginia-based contractor that has reefed many vessels along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Delaware has 14 permitted artificial reef sites in the Delaware Bay and coastal waters, with five of these sites located in federal
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The Friends of the Seaford Library & Cultural Center invite everyone to come out and enjoy a meal at Seaford Pizza King on Monday, April 26, between 5 and 8 p.m., in support of the Seaford Library and Cultural Center. A portion of each bill will be donated back to the Seaford Friends Organization to support the services of the Seaford Library and Cultural Center when the library coupon is presented upon checkout. Coupons may be obtained from the Seaford Library and Cultural Center or from any member of the Friends organization.
Relay for Life fundraiser
Nanticoke Cancer Center’s Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a “Dinner with Captain” aboard the Dorothy Megan at Suicide Bridge Restaurant on Wednesday, April 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $40 for adults and $23 for children 10 and under. Menu includes prime rib, crab cake, salad, two sides, dessert and non-alcoholic
The 2010 Delmarva Christian High School Legacy Classic Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, April 29, at The Rookery Golf Club. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Event format: four-person scramble. Funds raised through the Legacy Classic provide money for student scholarships and other school activities. Enjoy a great day of golf, goodie bag, polo shirt, continental breakfast, lunch, golf package prizes for low gross and low net scores. For more information, contact Jeff Bell at 841-7276.
NASCAR legend Bobby Allison will be one of the top sports celebrities appearing at the Horsey Family Youth Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic. The annual fundraiser will take place May 1213 at Heritage Shores Golf and Country Club. Allison joins four-time Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier, of the Pittsburgh Steelers, as one of the headliners. More celebrities will be announced later. For more information, contact Dale Webb at 841-5120.
Booker Street Church Fundraiser
The Booker Street Church of God is holding a fundraiser dinner on Monday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roadhouse Steak Joint on Rt. 1, Rehoboth Beach. Members will be on hand to greet you from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the building fund. Call Peggy at 856-3404 or the church at 856-9097 for more information.
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AAUW’S geranium pick-up
Geraniums ordered to benefit the American Association of University Women (AAUW) scholarship program may be picked up and paid for at the West Seaford Elementary School parking lot on Saturday, April 24, between 8 and 11 a.m. Any orders not picked up by 11 a.m. will be sold to the public. Thank you so much for your support.
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Spring Fair at SCA
Seaford Christian Academy is hosting a Spring Fair on Friday, April 30, from 3 to 7 p.m. Activities include a petting zoo, a barrel train ride, games, face painting, and a moon bounce. Bring your family for dinner and enjoy homemade french fries, burgers, hot dogs, pizza and homemade desserts. During the fair, SCA will have an open house. Meet the teachers and visit the classrooms. Science Fair projects will be on display, along with a Book Fair and academic and musical activities. Seaford Christian Academy is dedicated to providing an excellent, Christ-centered education, and is fully accredited by ACSI and Middle States. Enrollment is currently underway. Call 629-7161 or go to seafordchristian.org for further information.
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• “Baby Bookworms,” a infant story time, is Monday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the Seaford Library at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford. lib.de.us. • “Lights, Camera, Action!” the Seaford Library and Cultural Center hosts “Movie Night” on Thursday, April 15, and Thursday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the movie and refreshments; you take a seat and enjoy the show. • “Toddler Tales,” a toddler story time, is Tuesday, April 27, at 10:30 a.m. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center is working with IHOP to raise money for the library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return the itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford Library and Cultural Center. We must have the itemized receipt in order to receive the reimbursement. The library will receive 10% of the total receipt. • The Seaford Library and Cultural
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MORNING STAR • APRIL 22 - 28, 2010 Center Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 11, at 6 p.m. • “Splash Around for Lost Treasure in the Library” on Wednesday, May 12, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center. Fun for families and children of all ages. Hunt through the library for funny, unique and intriguing items and win some cool prizes! • The Teen Advisory Board meeting will be held on Thursday, May 13, at 3:30 p.m. • The “Science and Religion” book discussion will meet at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, May 17, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Rose Harrison at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • Teen Manga/Anime Club on Wednesday, May 19, at 3:30 p.m. Open to teens, ages 12 through seniors in high school. For more information, call Kenda at 6292524. • “Family Movie Afternoon” on Wednesday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m. at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center, for families and children of all ages. Bring a pillow and a blanket. Plus, get a sneak preview of the Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash!” The movie is rated PG. For more information, call 629-2524.
SHS Class of 2012 BBQ
Seaford High School’s Class of 2012 will hold a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of Home Team Realty on Stein Highway in Seaford. The BBQ is to raise money for next year’s prom. Pre-orders or drive up will be available. Cost is $7 per chicken
dinner. For more information, call Leigh Ann Tull or Kedra Lineweaver at 6294587.
Stay and Play program
Parents As Teachers announces the free Seaford Stay & Play program. Come have fun playing and learning with your child through a variety of toys and activities. The program is open to children birth through 48 months and their caregivers, on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Seaford Parks & Recreation. For more information and a complete schedule, contact Anna Scovell at 856-5239.
Nanticoke Riverfest is July 8-10
The 16th annual Nanticoke Riverfest, designed to showcase the Nanticoke River and downtown Seaford, will take place Thursday and Friday, July 8-9, starting at 5 p.m. and all day Saturday, July 10, in the area in and around downtown Seaford. This year’s theme “Sweet 16,” celebrates the longevity of the festival and adds a 1950’s flare. The festival will kick off on Thursday, July 8 with the carnival, opening ceremonies and music in and around Gateway Park. Friday night will feature the popular Little and Junior Miss Riverfest Pageant and entertainment by the Funsters. On Saturday, the Nanticoke Riverfest will feature the annual float-in, canoe and kayak races and duck dash and shopping, entertainment and giveaways for the casual visitor. Riverfest is partnering with the Seaford Historical Society and Southern Delaware Tourism to showcase the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, America’s first national
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The Friends of the Bridgeville Library will host storyteller Ed Okonowicz - Delaware History, Ghost Stories and Tall Tales. The event will take place on Friday, April 23, at 6 p.m., in the Bridgeville Library Meeting Room. His books will be on sale at a discount. For more information, call 337-7401.
The Nanticoke River Yacht Club, Blades, is holding a yard sale on May 8 with a rain date of May 15. Tables are $10 ea. Call 875-7143 for table reservations.
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The parents of Boy Scouts Troop 90 in Laurel are having a benefit dance on Friday, May 7, from 8 p.m. to midnght, at the Laurel Fire Hall to raise money for a new trailer. Cost is $10 at the door. The current trailer is no longer safe for travel outside of the local area. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new, larger trailer to carry camping equipment. The goal is to purchase and equip the trailer before a June camping
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The Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville is sponsoring its annual prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, at Union United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10 each or may be obtained at no charge from one of the many area corporate table sponsors. This annual event features a full buffet breakfast, prayer, fellowship, music and an inspirational message. All area churches and Woodbridge School District residents are invited to attend. Seating is limited. Call George Hardesty at 337-7070 for details.
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May 4, at 6:30 p.m., in the meeting room at the Bridgeville Public Library. Special guest Kathy Graybeal, administrative librarian from the Delaware Division of Libraries, will discuss our “Focus on the Future.” Plan to attend and bring your ideas to enhance the services and programming of our wonderful new facility. For more information, call Ruth Skala at 337-3678.
Community-wide yard sale
The Town of Bridgeville will hold a community-wide yard sale on Saturday, May 1, from 7 a.m. until ?. There will be lots of bargains throughout the town.
sale will benefit the ladies auxiliary. For more information, call 875-2195 or 8462335.
Book and bake sale
The Delmar Library’s Spring Book and Bake Sale will be held on Friday, May 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be sold by the Delmar Kiwanis Club. In addition, yard sale space is available on Saturday for $10. Call the library at 846-9894 to reserve a space. Bring your own table. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Delmar Library and all proceeds go towards new programs and materials to benefit library users.
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Delmar Alumni Banquet
The 8th Annual Delmar High School Alumni Association banquet will be held on Saturday, April 24, at the Delmar VFW. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6. Cost is $20 per person. For more information, call Carol Warrington at 875-7427 or email deldeerelady@bwave.com.
Geranium Sale
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The Delmar Fire Department will hold a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 8, from 8 to 11 a.m., to benefit the ladies auxiliary. The menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrapple, eggs, coffee, juice and milk. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. For more information, call 8752195 or 846-2335. The Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, will be hosting a sandwich sale on May 8 from 9 a.m. Included will be oyster sandwiches, crab cakes, soft crabs, chicken salad, cheesesteak subs, hamburgers and hot dogs. The church is located on Rt. 13 and Dorothy Road (3 mi. north of the Md./Del. state line). For more information, call the church at 8757824.
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Kiwanis Prayer Brakfast
The Kiwais Club of Delmar will hold their annual prayer breakfast at Camelot Hall, St. Stephens United Methodist Church, 101 State Street, on Saturday, May 8, at 9 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door. The Rev. Timothy Duffield Sr. will deliver the message. Music will be provided by the Gospel Choir from Union United Methodist Chuch. For further information contact Jack Lynch at 410-896-9067 or Pete Overbaugh at 410-896-3725.
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The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center will be celebrating their 36th anniversary with a week-long celebration during
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Library offers MonoMouse
The Greenwood Public Library is now offering the Bierley MonoMouse – an easy to use, hand held electronic magnifier – as part of a loan program designed to help visually impaired members of the community. The Bierley MonoMouse Hand Held Electronic Magnifier is available to be borrowed from the library in the same manner as borrowing a book. A visually impaired patron can now have the opportunity to read any book from the library in the comfort of their own home. The magnifier, which is similar to an oversized computer mouse, is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the palm of a user’s hand. It connects to any television via the attached standard RCA plug and then the large blue button is simply pressed to start reading. For more information about the MonoMouse Magnifier at the Greenwood Library, call 302-349-5309 or ask any librarian the next time you visit the library.
Tournament of Hope
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MORNING STAR • APRIL 22 - 28, 2010 on Indian River Bay on Thursday, April 22 at noon. Proceeds from the tournament support two youth mission trips and the Greenwood baby pantry. The cost of $150 per person includes a box lunch, dinner, cart, practice facility and many other amenities. For reservations, call Randy at 3499342. For sponsorship opportunities, call Pastor Kevin at 302-947-1934.
Wellness Wednesday
Do you want to better understand your illness and treatment options and make informed decisions about your health care? Would you like to be assured that the health information you are finding on the Internet is reliable? On Wednesday, May 5, from 2 to 4 p.m., the consumer health librarian for Sussex County, Linda Leonard, will be available at the Greenwood Library to help patrons locate current information and resources about health-related topics. This service is free and open to all. For more information, contact Robin Miller at 349-5309.
Beginning Basket Weaving
Come to the Greenwood Library and learn the art of basket weaving. Basket weaving workshops will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24. This workshop will be taught by Brenda Brasure, a member of the North Carolina Basket Makers Association and Nature Coast Basket Makers Guild. She will present the basics of basket weaving and then help each participant create a different basket for each Saturday they are able to attend. The fee (payable on the day) will range from $25 to $30, depending on the cost of the basket. On the following Saturdays, the choices will be a Cutie Cracker Basket, Bread Basket and Napkin Basket. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, call Robin Miller at 349-5309.
Eat at IHOP to help the library
Enjoy a meal any time at the IHOP restaurant in Seaford and support the Greenwood Library. Simply fill out a comment card after eating and give it to the cashier as you pay. You will be given a special receipt which you then take to the Greenwood Library on your next visit.
the CHEER Center at 10 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Susan Welch at 349-5237.
AARP trip to Chicago Seaford AARP trips
June 5-6 - Strasburg, Pa. - Solve a murder mystery while having dinner on a train. Lunch at the Shady Maple before checking into your hotel and then boarding the train at 6 p.m. After buffet breakfast the next day, travel to Longwood Gardens for a guided tour before time on your own. Mid afternoon travel to Winterthur Museum and Gardens for a guided tour and tram ride before some free time. Cost: $225/ double. July 22 - A day trip to Norfolk for lunch on the Spirit Of Norfolk and bingo where you can win prizes. Cost: $79. Oct. 25-29 - Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountains Tenn. - Visit the Titanic Pigeon Forge Museum and board an actual life boat, touch an iceberg and experience the chill of the 28 degree water. The museum will display hundreds of artifacts in 20 galleries on two decks. Admission to Dollywood, Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Black Bear Jamboree Dinner Theatre, Smith Family Dinner Theatre, Magic Beyond Belief Show. A performance at Country Tonite with entertainment of humor, dancing and singing. Also a guided tour of the great Smoky Mountains. Four breakfasts, four dinners, two lunches included. Cost: $595/double. Seaford AARP trips are open to the public. Note that all trips require a deposit on hotels, meals, entertainment, tour guides, etc. and we must have enough people booked two months in advance or we have to cancel the trip. For more information, contact Rose at 629-7180.
National Zoo trip
Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is offering a motor coach trip to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, June 24. The bus departs Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 8:30 a.m. and leaves Washington at 3 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes transportation. Zoo admission is free. Deadline for payment is June 3. All meals are on your own. There will be a fast food stop on the way back. Food is available at the zoo. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.
Trip to Yankee Stadium
Centenary Church Sunshine Class is sponsoring a bus trip to Yankee Stadium on Saturday, May 29, to see the Yankees vs. the Cleveland Indians. Call 875-2823 for ticket information.
Chicken & dumpling dinner
Bethel United Methodist Church is offering a chicken and dumpling dinner on Saturday, April 24, from 4-6 p.m. Tickets in advance only, phone 410754-8681 or 337-8836. They are $10 adults, $5 children under 12. The prices include dessert. No tickets will be available after April 11. The church is located west of Seaford and the north end of Oak Grove Road.
Sight & Sound Trip
The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is offering a motorcoach trip to see Joseph at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pa., on Tuesday, May 4. This is an all-new live musical production about Joseph’s epic story of character and forgiveness. Cost is $98 for members, or $105 for non-members and includes transportation, show ticket and smorgasbord dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant. Tips and gratuities are not included. The bus departs
AARP #915’s trip to Wisconsin Dells/ Chicago is June 20-26. The trip includes transportation, 6 nights accommodations, 6 breakfasts and 6 full dinners, including two dinner shows. The package includes the following sites: House on the Rock, Magnificent Mile, Tommy Guns Garage, Upper Dells Boat Cruise, Sears Tower Sky Deck, Paul Bunyan’s Restaurant, Circus World, Navy Pier and Carr Valley Cheese Company; six full dinners and six breakfasts; accommodations; baggage handling; taxes; and gratuities. Cost per person, single occupancy is $790; and per double occupancy, $1,010. A $75 deposit is required at sign-up. Final payment is due April 30. For reservations, call 410-754-8189 or 410-754-8588.
Sussex County Marines
Marine Corps League Detachment #780, Devil Dog Detachment, meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #6, “the log cabin,” in Seaford. All former and retired Marines, from all generations, are welcome.
USPS monthly meeting
United States Power Squadron (USPS) meets at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. If you are interested in boating education and safety, and enjoy boating, sailing or canoeing, join us and participate in our classes and outings. For more information, contact C.M. Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.
Sea Purls meeting
The “Sea Purls” Chapter of The Knitting Guild Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 5. Lunch is available. New members always welcome. For more information, call Diane at 228-0235.
Western Sussex Democrat Club USCG Auxiliary
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary meets the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.
The Western Sussex Democrat Club will meet at 6:30 p.m., April 26, at Dukes’ Pool House, Sycamore Road, Laurel. The meeting will feature the usual dish to pass dinner with club business to follow. Members are urged to attend since the previous two meetings were canceled due to weather.
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MORNING STAR • APRIL 22 - 28, 2010 law enforcement for Special Olympics Delaware. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit www.sode.org/support.
Safe Boating Course
The United States Power Squadron will conduct a Safe Boating Course at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. The fee is $20 per person or $30 for up to three in the same family. You may register on April 24 from 8:30 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact CM Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.
Safe Boating Class
Wayne Hickman has been teaching Safe Boating for 29 years for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and the State of Delaware. Come and take a boating class, have fun and learn about the safe operation of boating and personal water craft. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1978 must have successfully completed a boating course. This is an 8-hour course. The first half will be Monday, May 3, and the second half will be Thursday, May 6. The classes will be 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 6296337. The cost is $10
School Board meeting
The next Board meeting for the Seaford School District is at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 26, at the Seaford District Office.
Gas Lines
After seeing increases at the pump seven out of the last eight weeks, gas prices actually eased a bit this week on what analysts believe is an inevitable crawl to the $3 mark this spring. The national average price for regular grade gasoline held steady at an 18-month high of $2.86 this week. Current prices are 81 cents higher than a year ago. Crude Oil Prices This week’s steady gas prices are a result of a slight dip in the crude oil market. Crude oil has slightly backed down from last week’s 18-month high of $87 a barrel all week, however, Friday’s news that U.S. securities regulators charged Goldman Sachs Group with fraud sent crude oil down more
Delaware Grange schedule Bug and Bud Festival
This year’s annual Bug and Bud Festival in downtown Milford is Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is the annual Ladybug Parade, many vendors, games, fun, family activities and live entertainment.
Country breakfast buffet
A country breakfast buffet will be held every fourth Sunday each month September through June, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Galestown Community House. Adults, $7, ages 6 to 12, $4, under age 6, no charge. The buffet includes eggs, scrapple, sausage, pancakes, potato casserole, hominy, biscuits, toast, fruit cup and sticky buns. The community house is located on School House Road at the intersection of Galestown and Reliance Roads in Galestown, Md. The dates are: April 25, May 23, June 27.
DSTA Golf Classic
The 2010 DSTA (Del. State Troopers Assoc.) Golf Classic sponsored by Jack Lingo Realtors is accepting registrations for its May 20 tournament, held at the Jack Nicklaus signature Bayside Resort Golf Club in Fenwick Island. Fee is $700 per foursome with all proceeds benefiting
than 3% to close the week at $83.24 a barrel. A strengthening U.S. dollar and demand concerns also contributed to this week’s slight decline. Forecast “This week’s steady gas prices came as welcome pause at the pumps for motorists,” said Jana L. Tidwell, acting manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Recent stability and even slight dips in crude oil prices have given pause to costs at the pumps at a time when we typically see continued increases as seasonal demand increases kick in.” Local pricing On Tuesday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.779 to $2.849 a gallon. The high is the same as week ago, the low 2 cents higher.
Regular Unleaded Gasoline & Crude Oil prices National
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Sunday, May 2 - State Grange Worship Service, 2:30 p.m., in the church at Marvel Carriage Museum, 510 S. Bedford St., Georgetown Sunday, June 13 - Sussex County Pomona Grange picnic, 2 p.m., Soroptimist Park, Seaford Saturday, June 26 - Bus trip to Washington, D.C., to help celebrate 50 years of the National Grange Building being in existence For more information, contact Rosalie Walls at 302-542-3875.
Vera Bradley Bingo
The Greater Millsboro Kiwanis Club will host a Vera Bradley Bingo fundraiser on Saturday, April 24, at the Millsboro Fire Hall, featuring 20 regular games, two special games and two raffles, along with a 50/50 raffle and refreshments. Bingo prizes will be Vera Bradley handbags and other products. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Proceeds from the bingo will benefit local children and youth. For information, contact Millsboro Kiwanis at 934-8424 or e-mail gmillsborokiwanis@ mchsi.com.
Adult Plus+ offers art courses
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program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Discover how to sketch what you see in Basic Drawing Skills on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m., May 12 to June 16. Participants will receive great tips and techniques to capture the moment. Novice to intermediate artists can receive informal instruction in Portrait Workshop on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., May 13-June 17. Learn the keys to successful watercolor painting in a relaxed setting on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, May 13-June 17. Adults ages 50 and up can become Adult Plus+ members for $18 per year. Benefits of membership include unlimited use of the Stephen J. Betze Library located on campus; exclusive advanced registration and special discounts on trips, courses and events; and a free drink with purchase of a meal in the dining hall on campus. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.
Reunion
Colonel Richardson High School, Class of 1985, is planning a 25th high school reunion for this fall. The committee is updating classmate addresses. For more information, contact Debbie (Feyl) Brohawn at 410-754-8910 or crhs1985@ gmail.com.
Basket Bingo
Basket Bingo will be held April 23 at the Federalsburg V.F.W. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games being at 7 p.m. Bingo will benefit the International Order of Odd Fellows, Hebron Lodge #14. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Contact Robert Anger at 302542-4761 or Henry Tift at 302-858-7588 for tickets or information.
Miss Delaware Golf Classic
The Miss Delaware Golf Classic, hosted by the Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization, will be held at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover on Monday, June 7. The tournament begins at noon with a shotgun start. The Miss Delaware pageant will be held at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12. Player registration is $125 for individual players or $500 for a foursome, which includes green fees, cart, unlimited range balls, gift bag, lunch and dinner and tournament prizes. Tournament hole sponsors are $125. The Hole-In-One prize is a 2010 Mercedes C300W, sponsored by I. G. Burton, Milford. Prizes will also be given for top 3 gross and net, longest drive and closest to the pin. A dinner and live auction will be held at 6 p.m., after the tournament in the banquet room of the country club. Cost is $25 (cost for players is included in the registration fee). A cash bar will be available. For more information, contact Georgeann White at 302-236-1955, 302934-9797 or ghwhite70@aol.com. Submit Bulletin Board items by noon Thursday, at least one week before. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email to editor@mspublications.com.
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Church Bulletins Free soup and sandwiches
New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel offers free soup and sandwiches every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Timothy Duffield Sr. at 8750727.
First Annual Gospel Fest Weekend
Join us on April 23 and 24 for our first annual “Fellowship of Christian Artists Gospel Fest Weekend” Concerts. On Friday, April 23 at 7 p.m., members of the Fellowship of Christian Artists will sing at Elkton Church of God, Elkton, Md., and again at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Grace United Methodist Church, Georgetown. For more information, call Jeannie and Jerry Jones, 228-4813. For more about FCA, visit the website www.fellowshipofchristianartists.net.
Mens & Ladies Conferences
Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, at Grace United Methodist Church, Georgetown, for an annointed time of fellowship and learning more about the works of God in our lives as men and women. For more information about FCA, visit www.fellowshipofchristianartists.net or call 302-228-4813.
Eunice Wright in live recording
Crossroad Christian Church is featuring Eunice Wright in a live recording on
Friday, April 30. Doors open at 6 p.m., recording begins at 7 p.m. General admission is $10. VIP tickets, which includes preferred seating and a copy of the CD when released, are $20. Tickets are available at the Mustard Seed in Milford or the Gospel Shoppe in Salisbury. The church is located on 4867 N. DuPont Highway, in Dover. For more information contact Joyful Noyze Entertainment at 302-241-5015.
Spring Festival/Yard Sale
Christ the Cornerstone Community Church, located on the corner of Bethel and Seaford Roads, will hold a Spring Festival/Yard Sale on Saturday, April 24 beginning at 7 a.m. Oyster sandwiches, chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, vegetable beef soup, peas and dumplings, and Scrapple sandwiches will be available. To reserve yard sale space, call 875-8150.
County to host Prayer Breakfast
Tickets are on sale for the 33rd annual Sussex County Prayer Breakfast, to be held Tuesday, May 11, with the Rev. John W. Hobbs as this year’s featured guest speaker. An ordained United Methodist minister, Pastor Hobbs, of Wilmington, N.C, is president and evangelist of Maranatha Ministries Unlimited. He travels extensively across the United States preaching about the power of faith ‘with an emphasis on the whole-
ness of man.’ Pastor Hobbs is no stranger to Sussex County, though, having served as senior pastor at Epworth Fellowship Church near Laurel during the 1980’s. He has been instrumental in establishing new churches and worldwide ministries, work that continues today. Pastor Hobbs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina, and a Master’s of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Joining Rev. Hobbs as this year’s musical entertainment will be Kevin Short, Ed Shockley and John Thompson of ‘The Reminders,’ a local band that plays an eclectic mix of original and familiar gospel music. This year’s breakfast is once again hosted by the Sussex County Council. Ticket sales and community sponsorships from individuals, organizations and businesses pay for this annual event. Again this year, former County Councilman Dale R. Dukes is volunteering his time to coordinate the breakfast. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. on May 11 inside the Delmarva Christian High School auditorium, U.S. 9 and Airport Road, in Georgetown. Tickets are $15 per person, or $110 per table of eight, and will be available on a firstcome-first-served basis. For tickets or more information, call 855-7743.
Stress and the Bible
What does the Bible say about stress? What is it in our lifestyles that contributes to health problems associated with stress? Join us for a discussion from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays, from April 29 to May 27, at Seaford Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Brdgeville Highway. Everyone is welcome. Call 629-9077 for more information.
Cash Family
The popular “Cash Family” will be in concert at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Laurel on April 25. The program will begin at 6:15 p.m. with Don Murray and friends. St. Paul’s is located just east of US 13, on Old Stage Road. For more information call 856-6107 or 875-7900.
Paul Wilbur performs
Worship4Him will present Paul Wilbur, praise and worship leader, on Friday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at Crossroad Community Church. The church is located at 20684 State Forest Road in Georgetown. Tickets are available online only at Worship4Him.org. The cost is $20 general admission, $30 Gold Circle. Children 12 and under are free with a ticket. For questions or information, call 443523-4095. Doors open one hour prior to the concert. Please do not contact the church.
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org
A church you can relate to
1010S . Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.
www.laurelcentenaryumc.org
875-3983
200 W. Market Street, Laurel, Del. Contemporary Worship, 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, for ALL Ages, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study 1 p.m.; & Youth Ministry 6:45 p.m.
Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm
In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
Christian Church of Seaford
600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956
Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298
The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Church School ~ 9:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love
(302) 875-3644
Centenary UMC
Christ Evangelistic Church
The Gift of His Love Let others know where you are and when you meet. To advertise in this directory, call
629-9788
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Centrally located at
14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org Pastor Timothy Dukes, Senior Pastor Pastor John Lanzone, Youth/Family Pastor
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.
Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m.
Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
800 East Street Delmar, MD 21875 “The Church That Cares” 410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch
Sunday: Sunday School 10 M Worship 11 AM & 6 PM
Wednesday: Bible Study 7 PM
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St. Luke’s Newsletter
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church offers its newsletter on line and also, via email. Our “Luke’s Letter” is published approximately once a month and will be available on our website www. stlukesseaford.org. You can also join our e-mail list if you send a request to StLukesEpis@comcast.net St. Luke’s services are Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and Thursday evenings, Holy Eucharist and Healing at 6 p.m. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato is the Rector/Pastor.
Kidstuf 103 at Alliance Church
Atlanta Road Alliance Church in Seaford is offering Kidstuf 103 on Wednesday evenings. Kidstuf is a program designed for children and parents to attend together. Each month features a different Biblical virtue using music, drama, a storyteller and games. A light supper is served at 6:15 p.m., followed by the program at 6:45 p.m. Kidstuf is designed for kindergarten through 6th grade; however, parents are welcome to bring their preschoolers with them. Registration is free. No drop-offs. For details, call 629-5600 or visit www.atlantaroadcma.org
Weekly Bible Study
A weekly Bible study is being held every Wednesday night from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Days Inn, Rt. 13 South, Seaford (next to KFC). Family oriented Bible lessons for all ages. Sunday worship service is at 12 noon in the same location. The Pastor is Elder Cornell Johnson of Jesus The Christ Apostolic Ministries. Call 628-0349 or 302-344-9672 for more information.
No Name Band at Grace UMC
Kevin Edward Bailey of Greenwood, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, after a brief illness. He was born in Easton, Md., on Monday, Aug. 29, 1960, son of Joseph Edward Bailey and Shirley Zott Bailey of Bailey Greenwood. Mr. Bailey was currently working as a production manager for BASF-The Chemical Company
543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor
WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org
VICTORY TABERNACLE
SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SUNDAY WORSHIP
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM
Pastor Stacey Johnson
28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13
302-877-0443
Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am
701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077
WORSHIP TIMES:
9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)
Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church
GETHSEMANE
Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140
A Safe Sanctuary & Stephen’s Ministry Church Rev. E. S. Mallozzi
26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE
All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Contemporary Services ... 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery Care & Children’s Church Provided Corner of Woodland Ferry Rd. & Stein Hwy., 4 miles West of Seaford • 629-2862 Jeans Expected! No Halos Required!
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755
Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com
Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM • Traditional Worship 11:15 AM
Laurel Baptist Church, SBC Wednesday Evening
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 6:45 Catalyst Youth (gr. 7-12), Worship, Nursery, Classes DivorceCare, KidStuf 103 (K-6 kids & their parents, 1st & 3rd for Kids & Adults Wednesday) 7:00 Intercessory 7:00 p.m. Prayer, Men’s Group Evening Service
COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16
The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE
(302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburyworship.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am
Mount Olivet
United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School
Pastor: Rev. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458
2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly
MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.
11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM
Sunday
United Methodist Church
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
CHURCH OF GOD
22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 - www.atlantaroadcma.org
Union
Sun. 9:30 am Wed. 7:00 pm
Children’s Church • Nursery
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
Welcome…
302- 875-4646
PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
Cash Family visits Blades Church
of Seaford. Mr. Bailey was a devoted member of Crossroad Community Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending time with his family and friends, and enjoying a good meal. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Darlene Porter Bailey; his son and daughter, Joseph E. Bailey and Jennifer M. Bailey, both of Greenwood; one brother, Jeff M. Bailey of Federalsburg, Md.; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clarence and Pauline Porter of Federalsburg. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 16, at Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Rd., Georgetown. Burial was in Bloomery Cemetery,
Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel
Senior Minister: Dr. Carl G Vincent Senior Pastor: Pastor Barry B. Dukes wwwmessiahsvineyard.org
PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI
The No Name Band will be at Grace United Methodist Church Hall, Georgetown, on Friday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact Everett Warrington at 337-7198. The Cash Family will be in concert at Blades United Methodist Church, Market and Fourth streets, Sunday, April 25, at 11 a.m. The Cash Family records southern gospel music with “Angel Mountain Gospel Recording Artists” and have been traveling and singing on the east coast for 36 years. All are invited for this special message in song.
Messiah’s Vineyard Church
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
Obituaries Kevin E. Bailey, 49
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.
“Shining His Light”
Where everybody is somebody & Jesus Christ is Lord 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956 LBC Sunday School ~ 10:00 Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Wednesday Bible Study ~ 7:00 P.M. NurseryP rovided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth Music Director: Linda Lewis
302-875-7998
St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church Front & King St., Seaford, DE
629-7979
Holy Eucharist: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
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Linwood E. Fitzgerald, 82
Linwood E. Fitzgerald of Delmar, died Friday, April 16, 2010, at his home in Delmar. He was born in Delmar, a son of the late James Earl and Gladys Parsons Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1948. He retired after many years of work as a self-employed home improvement contractor. Linwood was an active, longtime member of the VFW, Post 8276 in Delmar and a past member of the Delmar Kiwanis Club. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, planting and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol Hack Fitzgerald; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Sherri Fitzgerald of Berlin, Md.; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Whitney Rogers of Reidsville, N.C.; three grandsons, Robert Rogers, Michael Rogers
and William Rogers, all of Reidsville; a sister, Virginia F. Thompson of Delmar; a brother, Robert Fitzgerald of Delmar; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, J. Richard Fitzgerald, Francis Fitzgerald and Bertha F. Brooks. A graveside service with military honors was held on Wednesday, April 21, at Springhill Memory Gardens near Hebron, Md. The Rev. Marsha Carpenter officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Death Notices Edward L. Vincent, 79
Edward L. Vincent of Seaford, and formerly of Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. A funeral service was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Monday, April 19. Interment with military honors followed in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Delawareans work more than three full months to pay taxes One hundred days. That’s how long the average Delawarean will work this year to pay “The Man.” According to the Tax Foundation – a Washington, D.C. based nonpartisan research group – Tax Freedom Day, the day after which Delawareans will be working for themselves for the first time this year, is Saturday, April 10. Through that date, all the wages residents of the First State have earned from the start of the year will be solely dedicated to pay their local, state and federal tax burden. Tax Freedom Day (TFD) is calculated by dividing the official government tally of all taxes collected in each year by the total income over the same period. The Tax Foundation issues separate Tax Freedom Day projections for each state and the nation as a whole. The foundation says the average American will pay nearly 26.9 percent of his or her income this year to federal, state and local government. A report by Tax Foundation staff economist Kail Padgitt says the state and national Tax Freedom Days might have fallen even later this year, but were moderated by three factors: • the economic slowdown reducing tax collections • the enactment of large, but tempo-
What Must I Do to Be Saved? Acknowledge your sin and place your trust in Christ. All who place their trust in Christ in this way are adopted as God’s children. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. ~ Romans 3:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ~ Romans 6:23 God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ~ Romans 10:9
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rary, federal income tax cuts • The repeal of two significant taxes (the estate tax and two provisions of the income tax) due to previously-enacted legislation. “It’s ironic that the slow economy that’s causing so much anguish is masking the pain of our higher tax burden,” said State Rep. Deborah Hudson (RFairthorne), a member of the House Revenue and Finance Committee. “When the economy rebounds, and the stimulus money and tax cuts lapse, you’re going to see our Tax Freedom Day leapfrog past previous marks and fall later than ever.” State Rep. Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) said despite this year’s brief relief, he’s not pleased. “That Delaware residents had to work the first 100 days of this year to pay for the cost of government should give every thinking person reason for reflection. If Tax Freedom Day was not just a symbolic representation, but were an actual fact, with Delawareans turning over their paychecks to government since the start of the year, there would be a revolt.” The potential tax burden on Delawareans increased in 2010 due to a $212 million package of tax and fee increases enacted in Delaware last year. The controversial package of 11 tax and fee bills signed into law by Gov. Jack Markell included raises in the personal income tax (PIT); the gross receipts tax (GRT); cigarette tax; and corporate franchise tax. The Tax Foundation’s report cautions that their calculations do not include the mounting federal deficit, even though it must eventually be financed. If Americans were required to pay for all government spending this year, the foundation’s report concludes they would be working until May 17 before they had earned enough to pay their obligations. “I believe the states need to pressure the federal government to stop its unsustainable deficit spending,” Rep. Hudson said. “The country is like a long freight train, with the federal government as the locomotive. Right now, our leaders in D.C. are driving that engine off a cliff and they’re going to take the rest of us with it unless we put on the breaks and switch tracks.” Rep. Hudson noted that President Obama signed a bill in February to raise the nation’s debt limit to nearly $14.3 trillion, or about $113,000 for every taxpayer in the country. Tax Freedom Day is marked in different states at different times depending on the level of the tax burden placed on each state’s citizens. Alaskans pay the lowest taxes, with their state celebrating its TFD on March 26. Connecticut, the state with the greatest tax burden, won’t mark TFD until April 27. Despite having the nation’s 18th highest tax burden, Delaware still fares somewhat better than its neighbors. New Jersey has the second-highest burden, Maryland ranks fourth; and the Keystone State comes in at 11th.
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Health briefs Family caregiver training
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter sponsors The Family Caregiver Education Series four times a year in each of Delaware’s three counties. Delaware Hospice Center at 100 Patriots Way in Milford will host the training on Thursday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program includes a medical overview, legal and financial issues, challenging symptoms, daily care issues and information on getting the help you need. This training for family caregivers is free and lunch will be provided by Delaware Hospice, therefore pre-registration is required by May 3. For more information or to register, call Jamie Magee, branch office coordinator, at 854-9788.
Free diabetes program
On May 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Laurel Public Library will host a free Lunch and Learn for people with diabetes and their caregivers. The presentation will cover: a basic understanding of the disease; typical healthcare needs of a person with diabetes; meal planning as a critical component for diabetes management; supplies and equipment required for diabetes care; importance of physical activity in diabetes management; local, state and federal resources to help control diabetes; and communicating effectively and keeping good records. Bring a light lunch. Bottled water and healthy snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call 877-3184.
Immunizations for kids program
Sussex Parents As Teachers is hosting the Delaware Division of Public Health Immunization Program for pregnant mothers and parents of young children on Friday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Exhibit Room of the Seaford Library & Cultural Center. The program will discuss what immunizations children ages birth through kindergarten entry should receive and why, vaccination records and concerns about safety of vaccines. Preregistration is not required. For more information, contact Lisa at 856-5239.
Resident develops rare infection
Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced the state’s first case of vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) in a 63-year-old Delaware woman. On April 6, lab tests by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) confirmed the diagnosis of VRSA, a rare infection that is resistant to treatment with a commonly used antibiotic. The woman, who has multiple underlying conditions, was diagnosed with VRSA by an acute care hospital in Delaware. The patient had also briefly stayed in a Delaware long-term care facility and received kidney dialysis. The patient was transferred to a Pennsylvania hospital. VRSA infections can be treated with other, less commonly used antibiotics. To date, the CDC has received only 11 reported cases of VRSA in the nation. None of these cases occurred as a result of transmission from one infected person to another. VRSA appears to develop among patients in hospitals and health care facilities who have underlying health conditions. DPH’s Bureau of Epidemiology is work-
ing with the hospital, long-term care facility and dialysis center where this case received care to test staff members with regular contact with the patient. This precautionary measure may identify potential sources of transmission.
Stroke and osteoporosis screenings
Residents living in and around the Blades community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Blades Town Hall-Hardin Hall will host Life Line Screening on May 17. The site is located at 20 W. Fourth St. in Blades. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Packages start at $139. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings.
Lunch and Learn about diabetes
The Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition Diabetes Prevention and Control Program will hold Lunch and Learns throughout Sussex County for individuals with diabetes and their caregivers. Participants will learn more about diabetes and how to manage the disease. The following area lunches are scheduled: • Clarence Street Church of God, Seaford - Thursday, May 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. To register, contact Pastor Cannon at 629-9443 by May 14. • Laurel Public Library - Monday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. To register, call 875-3184. • Delmar Public Library - Thursday, May 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. To register, call 846-9894 by May 14.
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Walk MS at Heritage Shores
Heritage Shores in Bridgeville is home to the annual MS fundraiser, Walk MS: Twilight at Heritage Shores. This year’s event steps off at the Heritage Shores clubhouse on Friday, April 30, at 6 p.m. “After the walk,” promises the chapter’s director of development, Holly Madd-
ams, “we’ll gather in the grand ballroom and outdoor patio, enjoy some good food and entertainment, and hand out prizes. We’re giving a BPA-free water bottle to every participant who raises at least $25 and an event t-shirt to anyone who raises $100 or more.” Day-of registration begins at 5 p.m., but advance registration is recommended. For more information, visit delawarewalk.org or call 655-5610.
5K benefits Breast Cancer Coalition
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition announces its First Annual DE-Feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/1M Walk sponsored by Tanger Outlets will take place on Sunday, May 2, at 9 a.m. The 3.1 mile course will begin and end at Applebees restaurant at Tanger Outlet Center, Rehoboth Beach. The family event is open to runners and walkers of all ages. All proceeds from Tanger’s DE-Feet Breast Cancer 5K/1M will benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC). On the heels of a very successful Pink Card campaign last October in which Tanger Outlets raised more than $90,000 for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Tanger’s general manager, Amy Norgate, eagerly stepped up to sponsor DBCC’s 5K event. Advanced registration, which is recommended, is $20/person. On-site registration is $25/person, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race day; and the first 100 people registered receive a long-sleeve T-shirt. There’s even a “Sleepwalkers” category for those who are unable to attend but
MORNING STAR • APRIL 22 - 28, 2010 want to show their support. Sleepwalkers simply register for $20, check the “Sleepwalker” category and then sleep in on Sunday. To register, visit www.seashorestriders.com or www.active.com.
Registration open for Walk MS
Registration is now open for this year’s Walk MS season in Delaware. Organized by the Delaware Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the goal is to raise awareness and funds for the programs and services needed by more than 1,500 Delawareans with MS and their families. Each of the five events takes place on an accessible 5K route, and plenty of support is available as well as the opportunity for lots of fun with family and friends. Two events take place in Sussex County:
• Walk MS: Twilight at Heritage Shores steps off at Providence At Heritage Shores, One Heritage Shores Circle in Bridgeville, on Friday, April 30, at 6 p.m. • Walk MS: Twilight at Baywood Greens steps off at the Baywood Greens Golf Course, 32267 Clubhouse Way in Long Neck, on Friday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Day-of registration begins one hour before the event. For more info or to register, call 655-5610 or visit delawarewalk.org.
Cancer support group
The Wellness Community-Delaware offers a free general cancer support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The monthly support group meets in the second floor conference room of the Cancer Care Center on
How medication helps with ADHD By Dr. Anthony Policastro When I see patients with ADHD, one of the things that I do is explain to them what happens in the brain in patients with ADHD. We have many chemicals that work in the brain. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters and the three most common are dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. In individuals with ADHD, dopamine and norepinephrine levels are low. For that reason, the affected person can’t block out everyday distractions. The result is that every little thing that would be background for someone else, distracts them. I have included a chart to show the actions of the various neurotransmitters. Both dopamine and norepinephrine have an effect on attention. For that reason, the treatment of ADHD involves using medications that stimulate the body to produce more dopamine and norepinephrine. When those levels increase in the brain, the individual can block out distractions better, which improves attention to the task at hand. Increased dopamine levels also help motivation. Increased norepinephrine levels also help alertness. All of these things contribute to improved performance in patients with ADHD once they take medication. Some of the side effects of the medication can be due to the effects of these neurotransmitters. For example, the chart shows that dopamine has an effect on appetite. Thus high levels of dopamine will decrease appetite. This is the most common side effect of the medication. It is why I have to check patients’ weights every three months.
From CNSforum. The Lundberg Institute. Accessed on Sept. 1, 2009.
Since both dopamine and norpeinephrine work on attention, that is the only effect we usually see. However, as the medication is wearing off, the effects on attention start to disappear. In some patients, we can see lingering effects of the high levels of neurotransmitters. If the dopamine levels persist, we can see a brief period of aggression as the medication wears off. If the norepinephrine levels persist, we can see a brief period of moodiness or crying as the medication wears off. The chart shows that these are both expected side effects from the medication. Many people think that drugs like Ritalin make children act drugged up. In actuality, all that happens is that the medication makes their dopamine and norepinephrine levels more normal so that they can block distractions like everyone else in their class.
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the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Wellness Community is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope. All facilitators of these groups are trained mental health professionals. Call 645-9150 for information or to register.
Man to Man support group
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital offers a Man to Man support group meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Man to Man helps men cope with prostate cancer by receiving information and peer support. Man to Man is a forum for men and their support network to learn about diagnosis and treatment options through presentations, written materials and videos. Specialists share information such as side effects and how to cope with prostate cancer and its treatment. News and information about nutrition, general health, research and treatment, as well as messages from men living with prostate cancer and other Man to Man activities, are offered to assist in the recovery process. Pre-registration is not required for
this free support group. For more information, contact Larry Skala (337-3678) or Grafton Adams (628-8311).
Depression Support Group
There is a free bimonthly Depression Support Group meeting in Laurel on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Any person who has signs and symptoms of depression and is under the care of a professional counselor/MD is welcome to attend. To register, call 302-465-6612.
Bereavement support group
Compassionate Care Hospice, The Wellness Community-DE and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will collaborate to present a monthly bereavement group, The Next Step. The group focuses on issues of loss that continue beyond the early stages of grief. Mary Van House, bereavement coordinator, will facilitate the group at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, second floor conference room. To register, call Lisa at 629-6611, ext. 2378.
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Gee...You Will Project focuses on reducing childhood obesity
The Gee…You Will Project, a formalwear lending library and mentoring organization serving Sussex and Kent County, was awarded a $1,000 UnitedHealth HEROES Service-Learning Grant from Youth Service America (YSA) and UnitedHealth Group. HEROES grants support youth-led service-learning initiatives that address childhood obesity and encourage healthy lifestyles. Naming children and youth as the “first responders” to this national crisis, HEROES grants challenge youth to find solutions to health issues that directly affect them. The semester-long, service-learning initiatives launched on Martin Luther King Day in January and culminate on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, the largest service event in the world. Gee…You Will presentations will focus on increasing the self-esteem of youth age 13-25 and decreasing obesity. This “Youth supporting Youth through opportunity” program will include opportunities for participants to look at current activities and explore healthier activities through brainstorming with their peers and practicing new alternatives. Presentations will focus on Global Youth Services Day weekend, mainly April 23 and 24. The first of three presentations takes place at First State Community Action Agency on Friday, April 23, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be included along with incentives for attendees. The second and third presentations will be on Saturday, April 24. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. at the Coverdale Crossroads Community Center at 9 a.m. to noon with a healthy breakfast as part of the activities and the afternoon presentation will take place at Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford at 1 p.m. and will include lunch and incentives. For more information about the Gee…You Will Project, those interested should email GUWillProject@yahoo.com. For more information about Youth Service America, visit www.YSA.org.
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Kids and rashes - know the signs and symptoms to treat your child By Maryanne Bourque, MS, RN
After playing outdoors, your child runs inside, dirty, sweaty and happy. As he reaches for something to drink you notice a rash going up his arm. What could it be? Poison ivy, hives, heat rash? There are a wide variety of disorders that can affect the skin. Some are caused by direct contact with an irritating substance, some by allergies, a virus or infection and some are hereditary. Many are minor annoyances that can easily be treated. It’s important to note when it comes to rashes and other skin conditions, diagnosis and treatment in children can be quite different than for adults. Below are some common childhood skin problems. But keep in mind that you should always have children checked and properly diagnosed by a doctor. Atopic Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a common hereditary condition that causes chronic dry skin and an itchy scaly rash. This rash is not contagious and kids can outgrow it. Eczema is not an allergy itself, but allergies can trigger eczema. Some environmental factors (such as excessive heat or emotional stress) can also trigger the condition. Diagnosing eczema can be challenging because it can be confused with other skin conditions. You can help in the diagnosis and treatment by knowing when the rash started and how long it’s been there, where it’s located on the child’s body, and how often it appears. Contact Dermatitis is caused by direct skin contact with an irritating substance or one that the child is allergic or sensitive to. The best-known cause of contact dermatitis is poison ivy, but there are many others, including other plants; chemicals found in laundry detergent, cosmetics, and perfumes; metals like nickel plating on jewelry; rubber or latex; and some medications. The rash often appears within two days after exposure. Contact dermatitis is usually mild, causing redness, rash and itching and most cases will clear up on their own. Hives are pink or red bumps or slightly raised patches of skin that usually itch but can also burn or sting. Hives can appear anywhere on the body and can last a few minutes or a few days. They can be caused by allergic triggers from certain foods (like milk, shellfish, berries and nuts), medications (such as antibiotics), and insect stings or bites. Other causes of hives are not related to allergies and can include exercise, stress, sun exposure, or infections caused by a virus. Warts are small areas of hardened skin that usually have a bumpy surface. Caused by human papilloma viruses, warts come in many sizes, colors, and shapes and can appear anywhere on the body. Kids get them most often on the hands, feet and face. Warts generally don’t cause pain and usually go away on their own; however, they can sometimes be tricky to get rid of and treatment varies depending on the type. Heat Rash, also called “prickly heat,” happens when sweat ducts become blocked. It looks like small red pimples and can usually be found under kids’ clothing. This rash is often caused when a child, particularly an infant, is dressed too
warmly but can happen when any child becomes overheated. Heat rash usually goes away on its own. Acne is a very common skin condition that shows up as different types of bumps, including whiteheads, blackheads, or red bumps. The bane of most teenagers’ existence, acne is caused by the clogging of pores, usually triggered by hormone changes that come with puberty. There are many over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for treating acne, but if your child’s acne is severe or the OTCs are not working, a dermatologist can help. This time of year kids will be spending lots of time outside. Be aware of seasonal reasons for skin irritations such as insect bites; poison ivy, oak and sumac; overheating, and time spent in public spaces like parks, pools and playgrounds. In these public settings, kids can be exposed to other children who have rashes associated with an illness like Fifth’s Disease, Chickenpox and Scarlet Fever. Other symptoms will usually accompany these rashes — such as fatigue, fever and feeling ill. Knowing when a rash began and where a child has been can help hasten diagnosis and treatment. And remember, just because there are less colds and flu in the summer, some viruses are around all the time! Although, you can’t prevent all viruses from spreading, constantly reminding your kids to wash their hands after playing and before meals is a great preventative measure. For more information about the many types of skin rashes, visit KidsHealth.org. About the author Maryanne Bourque is the community education coordinator at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. She has 25 years experience as a pediatric nurse and speaks regularly in the community about topics specifically related to a child’s growth and development.
Help the Fresh Air Child program
Sign up now to make a difference in a Fresh Air child’s life this summer. Volunteer with The Fresh Air Fund’s local committee or apply to become a host family and ensure that this summer is special for New York City children. Each summer, close to 5,000 children, ages six to 18, enjoy two-week vacations with volunteer host families in suburban and small town communities across 13 northeastern states and Ontario, Canada. Local Fresh Air Fund committee members recruit host families, reach out to the community and coordinate fun activities for families and children. Volunteers in Delaware need your help to create another fun-filled summer for children from New York City’s lowincome communities, such as eight-yearold Justin of Brooklyn. “We made hot dogs and s’mores over the fire. I’ve never cooked outside before!” For more information on how you can join your local Fresh Air volunteer team or become a host this summer, call Shamell Martin at 212-897-8908 or The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003. You can also learn more about the host family program online at www.freshair.org.
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Mallie Holman, 8, under the care of Dr. Richard Kruse at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, is the first candidate from the duPont Hospital in the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation’s Linked Clinical Research Center.
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From left: Leigh Holman; Greg Holman, member, Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation (OIF) Board of Directors; Tracy Smith Hart, chief executive officer, OIF; Michael Bober, MD, pediatric geneticist and Richard Kruse, DO, orthopedic specialist, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children; Christopher Modlesky, PhD, University of Delaware’s College of Health Sciences. Front row: Liam and Mallie Holman.
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HERE’S THE PITCH- Laurel’s Tyler Givans comes home with a pitch during his team’s game against Milford last week in Laurel. See Laurel-Sussex Tech story on page 25. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar lacrosse team tops Sussex Central for fourth win The Bulldogs’ Brooke Evans forces out Sussex Tech’s Melissa Trout of Laurel at second base and throws to first during last Friday’s game between the two teams. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel softball team moves to 8-0 with wins over Sussex Tech, Red Lion By Mike McClure
The Laurel varsity softball team rallied from a deficit twice before finally defeating the home standing Sussex Tech Ravens, 8-6, last Friday. The Bulldogs improved to 7-0 with the win over their Henlopen Conference rivals. “It feels so good. That’s one of the best wins of the season,” said senior Jenna Cahall, who drove in three runs in the win. “The past two years we struggled to make the playoffs,” Stephanie Wheatley added. “This year we feel like we’re doing a really good job, we’re on track.” Laurel left a pair of runners on base in the top of the first after Brooke Evans reached on an infield single and Jenna Cahall drew a one out walk. Sussex Tech took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the inning on a two-out double by Logan Pavlik and two-run home run by pitcher Kim Smith. The Bulldogs got on the board in the second inning. Kelsey Oliphant singled in Taylor Oliphant (walk) to make the score 2-1. Sussex Tech increased its lead to 3-1 with a run in the bottom of the second inning. Cassidy Taylor hit a leadoff single and scored on a fielder’s choice on a ball
hit by Samantha Bowersox. Laurel bounced back with a run in the top of the third inning. Alexis Oliphant singled, went to second on a wild pitch, moved to third on a ground out by Breada Boyce, and scored on a single Wheatley. Once again Sussex Tech got the run back in the bottom of the inning as Taylor tripled in a run (4-2). Laurel rallied with two away in the top of the fourth inning thanks to a double by Kelsey Oliphant, who scored along with Evans (first on error) on a single by Cahall. The Ravens scored a run in the bottom of the fourth and fifth innings to take a 6-4 lead. Amber Callahan singled in Kelsey Doherty (fielder’s choice) in the fourth and Lauren Smith singled in a run in the fifth. The Bulldogs scored four runs in the top of the sixth inning to go up, 8-6. Cahall singled in Mariah Dickerson (single), Wheatley singled in Cahall and Alexis Oliphant (single), and Kelsey Willey drove in the final run with a base hit. Wheatley shut the door on Sussex Tech in the final two innings to seal the win. Cahall went 2-3 with a run and three Continued on page 28
By Mike McClure
The Delmar varsity boys’ lacrosse team improved to 4-1 with a 14-4 home win over Sussex Central last Wednesday. The Wildcats held a narrow 4-1 lead at the half before outscoring the Knights, 7-2, in the third quarter to pull away. “We’ve really started off well,” Delmar head coach Mark Quillin said of his team’s 4-1 start. “They (Sussex Central) played hard. They’re a much improved team.”
Tyler Cornish and Dakota Harmon netted one goal each and Dominique Showell and Alex Ellis dished out one assist apiece in the opening quarter. The Wildcats added two more goals in the second period as Jose Flores and Brad Sensenig netted goals and Ellis and Spencer Fothergill picked up assists. Five different Wildcats scored in the third quarter to extend Delmar’s lead to 11-3. Travis Gilmore and Dominique Continued on page 27
Laurel to hold field dedication prior to varsity baseball game Laurel High School will dedicate the varsity baseball field in honor of Oliver Shields during a ceremony prior to the team’s game against Caravel on April 29.
The Wildcats’ Brad Sensenig, right, scored three goals and dished out an assist in last week’s 14-4 win over Sussex Central. Photo by Mike McClure
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Delmar shortstop Thomas Gray made an unassisted double play to end the sixth inning in his team’s 2-0 victory over Seaford last week. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Dylan Shupe tosses no-hitter, Wildcats blank Blue Jays, 2-0 By Lynn Schofer
Delmar’s Dylan Shupe tossed a nohitter in last week’s game in Seaford as the Wildcats defeated the Blue Jays, 2-0. Shupe finished the game with 88 pitches, 14 strikeouts, and one walk. The game was a pitcher’s duel between Shupe and Seaford’s Ryan Shockley who held the Wildcats to seven hits and had seven strikeouts. The only runs of the game came in the sixth inning when Shupe drew a walk and stole second base. Jeff Fleetwood hit a slow roller to the infield and Seaford’s Ed-
die Hicks grabbed the ball but overthrew Shockley who was covering the bag, allowing Shupe to round third and score. Delmar center fielder Jose Dina hit the gap for a double and an RBI and a 2-0 Wildcat lead. Shockley remained calm on the mound and finished the inning with a strikeout and a ground out. Seaford was unable to connect to any of the pitches that Shupe threw in the sixth or seventh innings as the senior hurler ended the game on three straight strikeouts. The Blue Jays moved to 0-4 on the season and the Wildcats improved their record 6-1. SHOT GOAL-
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Delmar defender Christen Bozman takes a shot on goal as Sussex Tech’s Danae Evans moves in to defend during last Thursday’s game in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure
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Above, the Bulldogs’ Chase Gordy takes a lead off first base during last week’s game. The Ravens won the contest, 13-3. Laurel pitcher Paul Elliott, right, delivers a pitch during his team’s road loss to Sussex Tech. Photos by Mike McClure
Sussex Tech varsity baseball team tops Laurel in five The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team held off the Laurel Bulldogs, 13-3, in five innings last Friday in Georgetown. Raven hurlers Jesse Swanson and Hunter Absher combined to allow three runs on four hits in the win. James Smith homered and drove in three and Kyle Mister had two RBIs for Sussex Tech. Kegan Yossick doubled for Laurel.
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ON THE RUN- Woodbridge’s Taija Maddox, left, and Sussex Tech’s Thomeka Floyd race to the finish line during the 100 meter dash. No results were submitted from this meet, which took place last Tuesday in Bridgeville. Photo by Mike McClure
CATS AND RAVENS- The Wildcats’ Sam Johnson, left, dribbles the ball as Sussex Tech’s Bethany Killmon and Lindsey Rickards defend during last Thursday’s game. Photo by Mike McClure
Delaware Tech-Owens picks up 1-0 non-conference win
The Delaware Technical and Community College- Owens campus topped the College of Southern Maryland, 1-0, last Wednesday as Delmar grad David Webster allowed no runs on three hits and struck out three in seven innings. Evan Graci went 2-4 with an RBI in the win.
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RAVENS-BULLDOGS- Laurel’s Zack Lynch takes a lead off second base as Sussex Tech starter Jesse Swanson makes the pitch during last week’s game. Also shown is Sussex Tech shortstop Shane Marvel. Photo by Mike McClure
Delaware Tech-Owens baseball team splits twin bill The Delaware Technical and Community College- Owens campus baseball team won one of two games in a doubleheader against Brookdale Community College last Sunday in Lincroft, N.J. J.R. Reeser allowed one run on five hits and struck out five in seven innings in the Roadrunners’ 11-1 win in game one. Evan Graci, Kyle Lindstrom, and Sammy Farnell each doubled and drove in a pair of runs in the win. Jordan Fisher collected two doubles and Tony Messina went 1-3 with three RBIs in Del Tech’s 8-3 loss to Brookdale in the second game.
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MORNING STAR • APRIL 22 - 28, 2010 Delmar lacrosse continued Showell each tallied two goals and Cornish, Flores, and Sensenig had one goal in the quarter. Sensenig, Cornish and Gilmore added one goal each in the final quarter as the Wildcats held a 3-1 advantage for the 14-4 win. Quillin was pleased with his team’s play in the second half as well as his players’ improved fundamentals. Cornish, Sensenig, and Gilmore led the way with three goals and an assist, Ellis dished out seven assists, Flores had two
goals and two assists, Showell added two goals and an assist and Harmon netted one goal for Delmar. Wildcat goalie made eight saves and Delmar held a 32-14 advantage in shots. “We’ve worked a lot on finding the open man. He (Ellis) really came through well today,” said Quillin. Gilmore, an eighth grader, now has eight goals on the year. He netted four goals in his team’s win over Cambridge. “The seniors have really taken him under their wings,” Quillin added.
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Laurel Stars of the Week
Female Co-Athlete of the Week- Jenna Cahall- Laurel
Laurel’s Jenna Cahall collected a pair of hits, drove in three, and scored a run in her team’s win over Sussex Tech last Friday.
Delmar’s Alex Ellis, right, looks to get past a Sussex Central defender during last week’s game in Delmar. Ellis dished out seven assists in the Wildcats’ 14-4 win. Photo by Mike McClure
Female Co-Athlete of the Week- Corie Elliott- Delmar Delmar senior Corie Phillips scored a goal and dished out an assist in her team’s road win over Sussex Tech last Thursday.
Honorable mention- Brad Sensenig- Delmar; Travis Gilmore- Delmar; Tyler Cornish- Delmar; Jose Flores- Delmar; Alex Ellis- Delmar; Tyler Blewitt- Delmar; Corey Phillips- Delmar; Eric Hastings- Laurel; Kevin Trader- Delmar; Dylan ShupeDelmar; Ryan McCulley- Delmar; Geoffrey Wells- Delmar; Kegan Yossick- Laurel; Dustin Miller- Sussex Tech; David Fluharty- Sussex Tech; James Smith- Sussex Tech; Eric Sharff- Sussex Tech; Jesse Swanson- Sussex Tech; Brooke Evans- Laurel; Alexis Oliphant- Laurel; Kelsey Oliphant- Laurel; Stephanie Wheatley- Laurel; Lauren Massey- Delmar; Caroline Phillips- Delmar; Bethany Parsons- Delmar; Katina Stamat- Sussex Tech; Jessica Stratton- Delmarva Christian; Kelsey Doherty- Sussex Tech; Kim Smith- Sussex Tech; Cassidy Taylor- Sussex Tech
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Delmar varsity baseball team falls to Washington, 6-5 The Delmar varsity baseball team lost to Washington High, 6-5, in a non-conference road contest last Friday. Thomas Gray collected a pair of doubles and Dylan Shupe had a double for the Wildcats who scored five runs on 12 hits and committed four errors. The Jaguars had six runs on six hits and made three errors.
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MORNING STAR • APRIL 22 - 28, 2010
Laurel pitcher Stephanie Wheatley looks for the sign before coming home with a pitch during her team’s road win over Sussex Tech last week. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar third baseman Ashley Bennett fields a ground ball before throwing the runner out at first during last week’s varsity softball game in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Delmar softball team scores four first inning runs for 7-1 win over Seaford
Laurel softball continued RBIs, Wheatley was 2-2 with three RBIs, Kelsey Oliphant had two hits including a double and an RBI, and Alexis Oliphant batted 2-4 with a pair of runs in the win. Kim Smith went 4-4 with a home run and two RBIs, Taylor was 2-4 with a run and an RBI, and Doherty added two hits and a run for the Ravens. “I just like batting under pressure,” Cahall said of her clutch hits. “It feels very good
to be winning the close games.” Both teams had to deal with strong winds, which blew the ball all over the place. “Balls that looked foul kept coming back into play,” said Cahall. “I thought our girls judged the ball very well,” Wheatley added. Laurel added a 5-0 non-conference road win over Red Lion Christian on Saturday to move to 8-0. No additional information was provided from this game.
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BATTLE FOR THE BALL- Delmar’s Casey Brinck, left, looks to take the ball away from Sussex Tech’s Amanda Sava during last week’s game in Georgetown. Delmar won the contest, 2-1. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar’s Caroline Phillips took a nohitter into the seventh inning against Seaford last Thursday and finished the game giving up only one hit in the 7-1 victory. Photo by Lynn Schofer
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The Delmar varsity softball team scored four runs in the first inning against Seaford and led the entire game for the Wildcats’ fifth win of the season (7-1). Seaford committed two errors in the first inning, putting the Blue Jays in the position to play catch up. In the bottom of the third inning, Delmar’s sharp defense ended a threat by Seaford when a bunt was turned into a double play to end the inning. In the top of the fourth. Delmar’s Bethany Wheatley, Lauren Massey, and Mallory Elliott each had singles and added another run for the Wildcats. In the bottom of the fourth Seaford put a run on the board with a bases loaded walk. In the next inning Seaford pitcher Kaiti Hitch appeared more settled with her zone and sat Delmar down quickly with a strikeout and two fly balls. Delmar pitcher Caroline Phillips went into the seventh inning and was three outs away from a no-hitter. However, Seaford would score a hit in the seventh to spoil the no-hitter for Phillips, who would finish the game with seven strikeouts. Hitch had six strikeouts and only one
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Raven Roundup- Sussex Tech golf team wins one of two matches By Mike McClure
The Ravens’ Melanie Hitchens dribbles the ball during her team’s home loss to Delmar last week. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar nets second half goal to hand Sussex Tech a 2-1 loss By Mike McClure The Delmar varsity girls’ soccer team bounced back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Sussex Tech, 2-1, last Thursday in Georgetown. The Wildcats scored a goal late in the first half before tallying the game-winning goal early in the second half. Sussex Tech took a 1-0 lead on a penalty kick by Katina Stamat with under six minutes let in the first half. Delmar’s Sam Johnson came right back with a goal on a penalty kick, but it was waved off due to encroachment. The Wildcats rallied to tie the score as Bethany Parsons scored off a corner kick by Corie Elliott with 2:11 left in the first half. Elliott gave her team a 2-1 lead early in the second half off a feed from Sara Ellis. Delmar held on to win the contest by that score. The Wildcats held a 10-6 advantage in shots while the Ravens had a 6-4 edge in corner kicks. Ashley Matos recorded five saves in goal for Delmar and the tandem of Lisa Sekscinski and Abby Lee combined to make eight stops for Sussex Tech.
Delmar golf wins two of three, Laurel tops Woodbridge
The Delmar varsity golf team topped Laurel and Woodbridge and fell to Sussex Central in a quad meet last Thursday at Sussex Pines. Laurel also defeated Woodbridge in the match. Delmar earned a 205-221 win over Laurel and a 205-266 victory over Woodbridge. The Wildcats fell to Sussex Central, 178-205, while Laurel picked up a 221-266 victory over the Raiders. Delmar’s Corey Phillips was the co-medalist in the match against Sussex Central with a 41. J.R. Outten added a 51, Joshua Wood had a 56, and Jonah Vincent shot a 57 for the Wildcats. Eric Hastings paced Laurel with a 44 and Colby Watts chipped in with a 47. Kara Dunnigan and Colby Christopher each had a 61 for Woodbridge.
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Julie Dayton named to inaugural lacrosse hall of game Julie Dayton, a 1977 Laurel High graduate, was selected as a member of the inaugural class of the Richmond Area Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame. “I am truly honored to be considered a part of the rich history of women’s lacrosse in this area,” Dayton said. “I am excited about the growth of the Richmond Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse, many people have worked hard to see the hall of fame become a reality. The celebration will bring together many legends of the game and continue to strengthen lacrosse in central Virginia. How awesome to be a part of it all.” Dayton was a two time women’s lacrosse AllAmerica selection at Longwood College where she scored 93 career goals. She was a 10-year member of the United States Women’s Lacrosse National Team, playing in the 1986 World Cup and the 1984 Olympics Exhibition. “What an incredible twist of fate that the sport I picked up in college as an aside to field hockey training became a passion and a joy,” Dayton said. “Lacrosse has opened doors in my life that I never imagined possible. The game pushed me to be a relentless competitor. The people provided me with mentors, surrounded me with support, and gave me lifelong friendships beyond compare. I am very, very lucky.” Dayton is also a member of the Longwood Athletics Halls Fame, the Virginia Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. She was named the 2008-09 Independent School Athletic Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.
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The Delaware Technical and Community College- Owens campus softball teams won both ends of a doubleheader last Sunday against Cecil Community College. The Lady Roadrunners won the first game, 4-3, as Hannah Rust allowed three runs and struck out eight in seven innings for the win. Megan Bilbrough went 1-4 with to RBIs and Leah Bowman tripled and drove in a run. Del Tech took the second game, 8-7, with Bilbrough collecting three hits including two doubles with four RBIs. Kelsey Riggleman helped her own cause with two hits including a triple and Kristine Jackson went 2-3 with two RBIs in the win.
The Sussex Tech varsity golf team handed Cape Henlopen its first loss of the season with a 165-175 win last Wednesday in Rehoboth. The Ravens fell to Caesar Rodney, 157-171, on Thursday. Dustin Miller was the medalist with a 49, Tim Gaskin shot a 41, Josh Mohun added a 42, Trey Jewell had a 43, Ryan Fletcher shot a 45, and Mitch Bramble chipped in with a 46 in Sussex Tech’s win on Wednesday. Fletcher paced the Ravens with a 40, Miller shot a 42, and Gaskin had a 45 against Caesar Rodney. Ravens’ boys’ lacrosse team falls to CR- The Sussex Tech boys’ lacrosse team was edged by Caesar Rodney, 15-10, last Wednesday. David Fluharty netted four goals, Ben Bateman had two goals and an assist, and Orlando Theiss added a pair of goals for the Ravens, who held a 36-27 advantage in shots. Sussex Tech baseball team wins three- The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team won three games prior to last Friday’s game against Laurel. The Ravens topped Sussex Central, Polytech, and Dover in conference contests. Eric Sharff allowed one run on three hits and a walk and struck out four in seven innings in the 8-1 win over Sussex Central last Thursday. Sharff also doubled and hit a grand slam for the Ravens. Sussex Tech blanked Polytech, 3-0, in a home win on Wednesday. James Smith struck out 10 in the shutout win, Denton Mow blasted a three-run home run, and Shane Marvel doubled. Sussex Tech also defeated Dover, 15-4, on Friday, April 9 in Dover. Scott Smart collected three hits, Eric Sharff had a pair of doubles, Justin Allen and Denton Mow each added two hits including a double, and Smith had two hits including a home run. Jesse Swanson also picked up a pair of hits in the win Lady Ravens soar past Panthers- The Sussex Tech softball team scored four runs in the fourth inning of last Wednesday’s game against Polytech before going on to win, 9-5. Logan Pavlik had two doubles, Kelsey Doherty collected three hits including a double, Melissa Trout doubled, and Kim Smith earned the win.
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Seaford’s Jordan Stanley takes a lead off second as Laurel shortstop Bryce Bristow looks to hold him close during Tuesday’s game in Laurel. Laurel held on to win, 7-3, as Bristow turned a double play in the bottom of the seventh. See full story and results from Tuesday’s games in next week’s Star. Photo by Mike McClure
By Mike McClure, Star Sports Editor It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to write a column. My first topic is umpires. Relax men and women in blue, this is something good. Two local umpires have been slected to serve on umpiring crews at Little League softball World Series tournaments. James Robinson of Delmar will be umpiring in the 35th Senior League Softball World Series in Roxana. Paul Scovell, also of Delmar, is one of 12 umpries selected to work the 37th Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Ore. Congratulations to both men, who went through a long selection process in order to be picked as a World Series umpire. Opening Day- Speaking of little league, the first local opening days take place this weekend with Laurel and Delmar each opening their seasons on Saturday. Unfortunately, both parades and opening ceremonies are at the same time. Since I have yet to master the ability to be in two places at the same time, I need your help. If you’re out at either one of these leagues’ parades, ceremonies, or games, please take some photos and send them to me (sports@mspublications.com). Please include the names of the people in the photos (if possible) and which little league it is from. The best of the photos I receive and the photos I take will run on the picture page and in the sports section next week. Thank y-o-u.
Stacking in Colorado- Seven Laurel students took part in the Eighth Annual World Sport Stacking Championships in Denver April 10-11. Foster Haynes placed third overall in the 3-6-3 with a time of 2.3 and was fifth overall in the 3-3-3 (1.88). Foster placed first in his age group in the 3-6-3 and was second in the 3-3-3. The preliminaries took place on Saturday with competitors looking to qualify for the final on Sunday. Over 700 people from 18 countries and 33 states took part in the event. Nathan Moyer finished second (3-6-3) and third (3-3-3) in his age group and his sister, Elizabeth, had the fastest time in the 3-3-3 for her age group. “It was very competitive. Every year it just gets more and more competitive,” said Laurel stacking guru Garrett Lydic, a physical education teacher at Laurel. “Overall the kids did great. It was a fantastic experience for them.” Lydic added that the following community organizations and businesses made the trip possible: County Bank, American Legion, Ruritan Club, and the Sussex County Council. Quick hits- The Laurel varsity softball team improved to 10-0 with a win over Seaford on Tuesday. The Bulldogs face a couple tough tests (Smyrna and Sussex Central) next week when they hit the road, but they have already defeated top teams such as Caesar Rodney, Indian River, Sussex Tech, and Caravel. Go Dogs.
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Girls’ soccer- Red Lion 6, Laurel 1- Elizabeth Mancini netted a first half goal for Laurel in the non-conference loss. Golf- Indian River 179, Delmar 200- Corey Phillips shot a team-low 44 for the Wildcats. Softball- Delaware Military Academy 10, Delmarva Christian 5- Emily Pentoney doubled and homered for the Royals in the loss. Laurel 11, Appoquinimink 0- Brooke Evans went 3-for-3 with two RBIs; Jenna Cahall had two hits including a double and drove in two; Alexis Oliphant was 2-4 with two RBIs; Breada Boyce collected a pair of doubles and drove in two runs; Mariah Dickerson doubled, and Stephanie Wheatley struck out 11 and walked one in the shutout win. Boys’ tennis- Dover 3, Seaford 2- Seaford’s Ethan Lee won second singles, 7-5, 6-3 and the second doubles team of Zak Parks and Dustin Venables won, 6-1, 6-1 in the Blue Jays’ first loss of the season (6-1). Baseball- Delaware Military 16, Delmarva Christian 9- Michael LaPointe had two hits including a double and Tyler Troyer added a pair of hits for the Royals.
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HEALTH - New heart procedure saving patients close to home. Page 10
SCAMMERS - State police warn of a new scheme to steal your identity. Page 11
RALLY - The Laurel School District referendum committee will hold a public referendum rally in the high school on Tuesday, March 30, from 5-6 p.m. to answer all referendum questions. All Laurel School District residents are welcome to attend.
PRAYER - Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast celebrates endurance. Page 12
pRomotion - Laurel high school graduate promoted to Air Force Brigadier General. Page 3 HEALtH - New heart procedure saving patients close to home. Page 10
SCAmmERS - State police warn of a new scheme to steal your identity. Page 11 EntERtAinmEnt - Nanticoke Health Services Dinner and Auction April 17. Page 27
HERoES - Sometimes just being there makes a difference. Page 51
wARbUCkS - Adam Bennett and Kirsten Cook starred as Annie and Warbucks in the Laurel High School Drama Club’s performance of “Annie”. See inside for additional photos. Photo by Mike McClure
REFEREnDUm - And now it’s up to the voters. Page 54
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SpRing gAmES - The high school sports season was scheduled to open this Monday and Tuesday. See results on page 48.
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By Mike McClure The Laurel School District heard from four members of the public concerning the March 31 referendum during its meeting last Wednesday. The board also hired a new business manager and received an update from the state auditor’s office concerning the
investigation of former finance director Bill Hitch. Two residents spoke against the referendum, which will take place on Wednesday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Laurel High library. The board also heard from two people in favor of the proposal to issue bonds for the construction of two new school complexes (four schools).
AMNESTY - Sussex County tax and fee amnesty proBy Mike McClure gram brings in $1.5 million. Page 15 Delmar High science teacher Bill Mills will go from teaching to learning - Nanticoke Health Services Dinner ENTERTAINMENT when he attends the Honeywell Space and Auction April 17. Page 27 Academy for Educators in Alabama this summer. Mills had HEROES a similar- Sometimes just being there makes a differopportunity in 2004 but also ence.was Page 51 chosen to take part in NASA’s Network of Educator Astronaut Teachers program. - Nanticoke Health Services takes APPRECIATION Mills was recentlytime selected to take Page 54 to say thanks. part in Honeywell’s Space Academy for Educators at the U.S. Space and - How long will it take to spend $138 bilFINAL WORD Rocket Center in Huntsville, lion? PageAlabama. 55 The five day program features 45 hours of intense classroom, laboratory, and training time with a focus on space science and space exploration. Mills was the only Delaware educator selected to take part in the program.SPRINg PREvIEWS - The Seaford Star’s spring Mills was acceptedsports into previews the program continue this week, starting on page 41. in 2004 but had to decline due to his involvement with NASA. He was a SPRINg gAMES - The high school sports season finalist in NASA’s Teacher in Space opens. See results on page 48. Program which gave him the opportunity to be a NASA spokesperson HALL OF FAME - Three western Sussex players/ and serve as a member of NASA’s coaches are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Page 42 Network of Educator Astronaut Teachers. Bill resubmitted for the opportunity us this with Honeywell andContact was accepted year. Educators from all over the world Subscriptions were selected to take part in the acadekcherrix@mspublications.com my. “It’s a pretty intense opportunity,” Auto Alley 49 said Mills, who leaves for the camp at Bulletin BoArd 18 the conclusion of the schoolStar year.News “I Seaford Business 6 editor@mspublications.com ChurCh 23 Continued on page 4 ClAssifieds 32 Seaford Star Sports eduCAtion 38 mmcclure@mspublications.com entertAinment 27 finAl Word 55 Advertising GAs lines 37 sales@mspublications.com Gourmet 26 heAlth 30 “I know that theBusiness schools are in terletters 54 Report rible shape. I just feel that now is not 36 businessreport@mspublications.com lynn PArks the time to build four new schools all movies 7 at one time. This community doesn’t oBituAries 25 Business Journal have the tax base for that,” said Donna PeoPle 28 Reed, a school bus brichardson@mspublications.com contractor. “If not PoliCe 11 now then when?,” asked North Laurel Puzzles 22 s Ports 41-48 Continued on page 5 tides 46 tony Windsor 37
gabriel Jules and Seaford High School art teacher Dana Paternoster work on an etching in Jules’ Seaford studio. Photo by Lynn R. Parks
By Lynn R. Parks
Ever since she was a small child, Gabriel Jules had created art. “I illustrated books for my mother before I could write,” she said. “I would give her the pictures and then would tell her the stories and she would write them down for me. “I had one doll that sat on a shelf and one stuffed bear, but I didn’t play with them. I didn’t do the Barbie thing. I was doing art instead.” But in the 1980s, for the first time
in her life, Gabriel Jules wasn’t producing anything artistic. She was one of two women in a family law practice in Fairfax, Va., and working for her clients took every bit of energy that she had. “Practicing law just wiped me out,” she said. “I was earning a living but I was not creating anything. I was utterly wretched.” Jules decided to close her practice, a process that took two years. She took classes at the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, D.C., to
refresh her skills — “Doing art isn’t like riding a bicycle,” she said. “You just can’t up and start again after years of not doing anything.” And she was introduced to the centuries-old art of etching by family friend and City College of New York professor William Behnken. “I was in Provincetown, Mass., visiting my brother, when Bill, who is a master printmaker, came in with a prepared etching plate,” Jules said. Behnken handed her the zinc plate, Continued to page 13
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10 YEARS AGO- The Laurel varsity baseball team moved to 9-1 with an 8-3 win over Dover. Shawn Phillips collected three hits and Jason Boyce allowed three unearned runs and struck out four in six and a third innings for the win. FIVE YEARS AGO- The Sussex Tech lacrosse team advanced to 6-0 with wins over Delmarva Christian and Caravel. Joel Termotto netted four goals and Joe Garner added three goals and three assists in the win over Delmarva Christian. The Laurel softball team earned a 7-5 win over Sussex Tech as Brittany Joseph and Kati Ward each had three hits. Kristen Burns and Rhonda Warrington contributed two hits apiece for the Ravens. LAST YEAR- Caroline Phillips had three hits to help lead the Delmar softball team to a 3-1 win over Laurel. Sussex Tech senior Jenna Allen of Laurel signed a letter of intent to attend Shippensburg University on a softball scholarship.
Seaford Swimming Association gears up for summer swim season
Members of the Seaford Swimming Association are busily volunteering at the SSA pool grounds on Craig’s Mill Pond Road in anticipation of another great season at the pool. Members are invited to volunteer to help clean the grounds on Saturday, April 24; Saturday, May 1; and Saturday, May 8. Stop by anytime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Free guest passes will be given to all volunteers. SSA will open for the summer swimming season on Memorial Day weekend. Memberships are available. To learn more about the SSA pool, the SSA Dolphin swim team, swimming lessons or membership, please check out the SSA website at swimssa.com.
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BEST BALL SCRAMBLE- The Heritage Shores 18 Hole Ladies Golf League played a Delaware Best Ball Scramble on opening day, April 14. First place team winners are Tina Hill, Kay Mooney, Kathleen Averez, and Cynthia McDermitt. The second place team award went to Jeanne Deschenes, Linda Kennard, Kathy Herrigan and Ursula Gardner.
Parks gets first Super Pro win of season By Charlie Brown
Ben Parks of Salisbury appeared ready for next week’s first Bad 8 event as he drove his S&W Dragster to the Super Pro win. Tim Foskey, Jr. of Rhodesdale, Md., took his ’66 Chevelle to the win in Pro and defending Pro Bike champion James Farmer of Felton rode to win and moved into the point lead. Other winners on the day included: defending champion Crystal Hudson of Millsboro in Street Eliminator; Marlon Smith of Lincoln in Bike Trophy; Clayton Evans of Onancock, Va., in Import; Alexis Truitt of Parsonsburg in Jr. Dragster 1 and Cortney Cathell of Laurel in Jr. Dragster 2. Parks faced John Myers of Glen Burnie, Md., in his 87 Buick in the Super Pro final. Parks sealed the deal at the starting line with a .001 reaction light and a run of 8.016/140.42 on a 7.89 dial. Myers lost an engine late in the run but still posted a 9.963/110.45 on a 9.31 dial. Semi-finalist was Billy Groton of Seaford who lost to Myers. Foskey, Jr. met Roger Ridgeway, Jr. of Dover in the Pro final. Ridgeway had a red light foul and Foskey made a full pass for the win with a 9.544/137.97 on a 9.53 dial for the win. Quarter-finalist was Phillip Truitt of Parsonsburg who lost to Ridgeway, Jr. Farmer rode up against Ash Hayward of Berlin in the Pro Bike final. Hayward left too early and fouled and Farmer took the win with a 9.037/142.54 on a 9.02 dial for the win. Semi-finalist was Ron Fensick, II of Bridgeville. The Street final matched sisters Crystal Hudson and Holly Passwaters of Bridgeville. Passwaters had a red light foul and Hudson took her first win of the season with an 11.332/116.12 on an 11.29 dial. Smith had the better reaction and defeated Raymond Bacon of Seaford in the Bike Trophy final. Smith ran a 10.201/119.49 on a 10.00 dial while Bacon fell to the hole shot with a
10.168/95.94 on a 10.00 dial. In Import it was Evans in his Honda defeating Zach Cordrey of Delmar in a Nissan. Evans had the better reaction and ran an 18.116/73.02 on a 17.90 dial while Cordrey ran a 13.147/107.47 on a 13.01 dial. Truitt came out on top for the second week in a row in Jr. Dragster 1. Truitt was paired against Anthony Pavone of Seaford who had a red light foul. Truitt ran a 9.020/69.78 on an 8.93 dial. In the race of the day, Cathell defeated Amy Jo Jackson of Newark, Md. Cathell had a perfect .000 reaction light and ran an 8.154/79.26 on an 8.14 dial. Jackson had a quick .018 light and was dead on her dial with a 7.900/81.70 on a 7.90!
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I saw a629-9788, bald eagle the other day. Call It was sitting in the top of a dead ynn arks send tothe road about tree thatorstands near P.O. 1000, a mile fromBox our house. The bumblebee does Seaford, DE 19973. I’ve spotted bald eagles before, in fact have important flying over our home and above the woods on one side of our propbusiness, according to erty or the other. But they aren’t the Fieldbook of Natuso common that when I see one, I don’t want to stop whatever I’m ral History... doing to get a better look. In this case, as soon as it was safe to do so I turned the car The bumblebee does in fact have imaround andItems drove for back, more slowly this portant business, according to the FieldPersonal Sale. time, past the tree. As I approached, the book of Natural History by E. Laurence No Vendors Please. eagle slowly spread its wings and drifted Palmer and H. Seymour Fowler. They Call 629-9788, into the sky, soaring away from me and build nests, usually in the ground, and feed or send to P.O. Box 1000, the road and toward the next task on its larvae. Of particular importance to us, they Seaford, DE 19973. list. pollinate fruit trees and other food crops. For this obviously was a bird on a misThey eat, build homes and care for their sion. When I had passed it the first time, young, all without tearing down trees or it wasn’t just lazing its time away, catchgenerating pollution. ing the breezes at the top of the tree. It Perhaps, in the view of the bees, we was watching the activity below, looking, are the bumblers. In fact, Science Daily probably, for its next meal. Good thing I reports, several bumblebee species are wasn’t driving a Rabbit. threatened with extinction due to many alAnd when it took off, it flew with purternations to their environment, including pose. No bumbling around for this bird. climate change and habitat loss. Later that same morning, while I was Take heart, bumblebees, from the bald pulling weeds from around our Dr. Van eagle and the wild turkey. Both have been Fleet rose, I heard the distinctive gobble of close to extinction. Both, because humans a wild turkey. I couldn’t find it, even when recognized the birds’ importance and I walked out into the field and toward the worked to repair their environment, are woods. But I knew that it was there and enjoying healthier populations. that probably, like the eagle, it was ocMy wish is the same for the bumblebee. cupied with the business of the day. That Even if they do terrorize my nephew and gobble had had a no-nonsense sound about repeatedly run into my head. it. In contrast to both Haliaetus leucoBingo for Life on April 22 cephalus and Meleagris gallopavo, allow The Trinity Foundation will be hostme to present the bumblebee, Bombus, ing a “Bingo for Life” Basket and Pottery which seems to be all about nonsense and Bingo at The Elks Lodge, Seaford, on bumble. We have a healthier-than-usual April 22 to benefit the American Cancer crop of bumblers around our house this Society. year and if they could understand my lanThe doors open at 6 p.m. for seating, guage, I would ask them exactly what they bingo begins at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purare doing. chased ahead of time for $20 each or for They run into things, including win$25 at the door. dows, the shed and my head. They go here Hot Items include Medium Wash Day then there, as though they haven’t an idea Basket, Recycle Bin w/lids and Pie Plate as to where they are headed. If an eagle Bundle with wrought iron stand. To puror turkey acted in such a manner, anyone chase tickets, contact Ashley Connolly, watching would surely be concerned about 253-3900, ext. 3978, or stop by Trinity’s its mental state. office at 1201 Bridgeville Highway. Not that I’ve never seen a bumblebee The American Cancer Society is the with a focus. Recently, when my nephew nationwide community-based voluntary was visiting our house, the resident bumhealth organization dedicated to eliminatblers took a particular interest in him. ing cancer as a major health problem by Perhaps it was his yellow shirt, perhaps it preventing cancer, saving lives and diminwas because of the several people present, ishing suffering from cancer. he was the only one who expressed dislike of the bees. In any case, their normallyHave dinner with the captain aimless routes took them repeatedly near Nanticoke Cancer Center’s Relay for his head; several even hovered in mid-air, Life Team is sponsoring “Dinner With seemingly staring at him in the bee version the Captain” aboard the Dorothy Megan of a game of chicken. (Suicide Bridge restaurant) on Wednesday, If chicken was what it was, the bees April 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. always won. The cost is $40 for adults, $23 for chilI know that nature, a no-nonsense gal dren (10 and under). if there ever was one, has little tolerance Dinner will be comprised of prime rib, for bumblers. So I turned to entomology crab cake, salad, two sides, dessert and to explain what to a non-bumblebee looks non-alcoholic drinks. A cash bar will be like completely frivolous behavior. available.
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Grilled cheese sandwich isn’t just for kids When Tim Walker started the friendly competition in his Los oretta norr Angeles loft in 2003, he probably didn’t imagine what it would turn into. Described as “the best thing to happen to sliced cheese since sliced bread,” his GCI (Grilled Cheese Invitational) has become the craziest outlet for both amateur and professional chefs to compete in the creation of the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich and be crowned the Grilled Cheese Champion. What is that definitely elevate the grilled cheese being called the “1st Eighth Annual GCI” sandwich from the ordinary to the sublime. takes place this Saturday with cheese calling and cheesy costume competitions to Grilled Wisconsin Havarti Sandwich add to the zaniness. with Spiced Apples Walker often says that the grilled • 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, cheese sandwich was long held prisoner to softened, divided the children’s menu but past winners of the • 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and GCI have definitely broken free with crethinly sliced ations like breaded polenta grilled cheese • 4 to 6 tablespoons sugar, to taste with buffalo mozzarella, tomato, prosciutto • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and basil and a dessert grilled cheese fea• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom turing angel food cake, mascarpone, straw• 8 thick slices rustic round loaf bread berries and champagne sauce. (French or Italian) • 8 thin slices Wisconsin havarti cheese Here are a few other tempting upgrades
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Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom; cook about seven minutes, stirring frequently until most of the apple juices are reduced and the fruit is coated with a syrup. Remove pan from heat. Set aside. Place four slices of the bread on a griddle. Top each with one slice of Wisconsin havarti, 1/4 of the spiced apples, another slice of havarti and top with remaining slices of bread. Butter sandwich tops. Turn over and butter again. Place griddle over medium heat. Brown on each side three to five minutes, until golden and havarti begins to melt. Cool five minutes before serving. - Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Grilled Blue Cheese and Bacon Sandwich • 1/2 c. blue cheese, crumbled • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened • 1 green onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 t. black pepper • 8 slices artisan onion bread • 2 T. butter, softened • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp In a small bowl, blend blue cheese, cream cheese, green onion and black pepper. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread the cheese mixture on the nonbuttered side of 4 bread slices. Cut bacon slices in half and place 2 halves on top of each blue cheese-topped slice. Cover with remaining bread, buttered side out. Place sandwiches on an electric griddle
heated to 275 degrees or in a skillet heated on medium. Cook 4-5 minutes per side, or until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. -Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Rustic Grilled Cheese Sandwich • 2 slices multi-grain bread • 1 t. honey mustard • 6 slices deli rotisserie chicken breast • 2 thin tomato slices • 1 Kraft Singles • 2 t. butter, softened Spread 1 of the bread slices with mustard and top with chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Cover with remaining bread slice. Spread outside of sandwich with butter. Preheat skillet on medium and grill sandwich 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. -Kraft Foods Other quick award-winning ideas from last year’s GCI competition: • A nice sourdough bread or some other kind of firm artisan bread • Cheddar and havarti cheese • Thinly sliced red-skinned apple • Mango chutney • Premium black olive bread, in 1/4” slices • Grate or thinly slice a good quality 2-year-old (or more) white cheddar onto the bread • Butter the outsides of the bread and grill, then, spread with apricot jam or apple butter
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TRAP POND PARTNERS - Trap Pond Partners Gerry Johnson, Anne Allen and Janet Denman, Trap Pond Naturalist Will Koth, and Betty Grossmann joined other park friends groups throughout the state at Poly Tech Adult Education Conference Center to share ideas and presentations. Trap Pond Partners will host their 7th Annual “Get in Gear” Family Bike Rally on Saturday, May 1. Registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.trappondpartners.com or call Betty at 875-5088.
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7-1/4" 15-Amp Circular Saw with Case
5.5-Amp Spiral Saw Rotary Tool Kit
10-Piece Pliers and Wrench Set
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Find hundreds of NEW LOWER PRICES in store. Details on our policies and services: Prices may vary after 4/26/10 if there are market variations. “Was” prices in this advertisement were in effect on 4/15/10 and may vary based on Lowe’s Everyday Low Price policy. See store for details regarding product warranties. We reserve the right to limit quantities. While Lowe’s strives to be accurate, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error. Prices and promotions apply to US locations only, and are available while supplies last. © 2010 by Lowe’s®. All rights reserved. Lowe’s and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF,LLC. (R100491-2)
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Education British educators study schools in Sussex County Sussex Technical School District recently hosted 11 educators from Great Britain who were visiting the region and examining best practices of education in the United States. The group arrived at Sussex Tech on Monday, April 12. After speaking with administration personnel about the policies and procedures at ST, they toured the facilities, observed classes in session and visited with students. The visitors commented that the confidence shown by Sussex Tech students was the one observation that impressed them the most. The following day, the international group met with Governor Jack Markell for a round-table discussion about education around the world. Gov. Markell revealed some of his experiences while spending his
senior year living in Manchester, England and attending high school there. Gov. Markell said that it is a challenge around the world for educators to convince the kids that what they are studying has a connection to what they will be doing the rest of their lives. He was interested in hearing the visitors’ opinions about the quality of education in Delaware and how they thought it could be improved to better compete globally. Another guest at the round-table discussion was Dr. Susan Bunting, superintendent of the Indian River School District. Several of the British educators also visited and observed elementary classes in the Indian River School District. Dr. Bunting stated that it was interesting to listen to the British observations. She said the dis-
British visitors at Sussex Technical High School included, from left: front row - Collette Lamb, David Etheridge, Beverly Smith, Marilyn Tempest, Leanne Noble and Alyson Bell; back row - Samantha Shield, Gail Kirby, Margaret Martin, Ashley Dodds and Paul Storey.
Delaware Governor Jack Markell (right) met with British educators Paul Storey, Marilyn Tempest and David Etheridge during their visit at Sussex Technical High School. In background are Sussex Tech Superintendent Dr. Patrick Savini, Indian River School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Bunting and Sussex Tech Business Manager Dr. Ed Seibert.
cussion made it obvious that sometimes we take for granted what we have in the United States. Educators on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean agreed, however, that students are now competing against people from all over the world, not just regionally as their parents and grandparents did. They also agreed that a major problem in both worlds is childhood obesity that causes major health problems that, in turn, hamper educational efforts. The trip was arranged by the United Kingdom Government Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
and managed by the British Council, the Teachers International Professional Development program which enables teachers from England to experience one week at schools in another country. The visit was coordinated by Sussex Tech history teacher Jamie Carlson and British Council Education Policy Coordinator Aaron Fettgather. Last year, Sussex Tech hosted another group of British educators who were from Harrow, an outer London Borough. Mr. Carlson traveled to Germany last summer with two other Sussex Tech teachers to see first-hand education practices in Europe.
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Lieutenant Governor’s report examines spending habits of state school districts Lieutenant Governor Matthew Denn recently released his office’s first annual report on public school district spending. The report shows that Delaware school districts could spend an additional $28 million per year on direct educational services to students, with no additional expense to taxpayers, if they were all directing funds into the classroom at a uniformly high level. The Lieutenant Governor’s report, which is based on statistics from the most recently completed school year (20082009), shows that the Seaford, Caesar Rodney and Cape Henlopen School Districts are spending the highest percentages of their total budgets on direct educational services to children. The report also shows that the Laurel and Appoquinimink School Districts are spending the lowest percentages of their total budgets on direct educational services to children. The Lieutenant Governor’s report also shows that the Laurel and Appoquinimink districts spend higher percentages of their budgets on administrative expenses than the state’s other 14 traditional school districts. The Lieutenant Governor’s report is a continuation of an effort undertaken by the Lieutenant Governor, Governor Markell, and Secretary of Education Lowery in 2009 to encourage school districts to spend more funds in the classroom and less money on administrative overhead. This effort was reflected in the passage of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 119 by the General Assembly last June, and the implementation of Department of Education Regulation 738 last February. In compiling the statistics for his report, the Lieutenant Governor calculated the additional funds that the state’s school
Law makes saving for college easier Delaware’s College Investment Plan (DCIP) gives families real tax advantages when saving to pay for higher education costs. Funds deposited into the DCIP, which is a 529 plan, grow tax free if the money is used for higher education expenses. To make it easier to save, Governor Jack Markell recently signed into law leg-
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School board candidates forum
The Western Sussex Branch of AAUW will sponsor a Seaford School Board Candidates Forum on Wednesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Central Elementary School Auditorium, Delaware Place. The two candidates running for the five-year term beginning July 1 are John Hanenfeld and Frank Parks. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the District Administration Office located on North Market Street, Seaford.
Woodbridge Candidates’ Night
The Woodbridge School District PTO will host a “Meet the Candidate” night at the Woodbridge Elementary School auditorium on Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. The candidates involved in this election are Walt Gilefski (incumbent), Evard Hall, Darrynn Harris and John Poe. The PTO encourages the Woodbridge community to come and get a better understanding of the candidates and ask questions pertaining to their views on the future of the district.
American Legion scholarships
Laurel American Legion, Post 19 announces that applications are available for two $2,500 scholarships. They may be picked up at the Laurel High School office, Sussex Tech office and the Laurel Public Library. The applications must be returned by May 1.
districts could have spent on direct educational services to children (without raising taxes) if each of them spent 76.72% of their budgets on such services — the average percentage of the state’s top five performing districts. The total additional funds exceeded $28 million. “These statistics are baseline numbers, drawn from a school year whose budget was prepared by local officials before the current administration and General As-
sembly took office,” Denn said. “Our hope is that the statistics in coming school years for all of our districts will improve, and more dollars will be spent on direct educational services to kids, now that this issue has been highlighted.”
islation that will allow people to directly deposit their tax refunds into their College Investment Plan accounts. “By high school, every Delaware student should know the power of compound interest and how a small bit of money can, over time, grow dramatically. The Delaware College Investment Plan gives families the chance to start well before a child, grandchild, niece or nephew is even in high school to make an investment in their
dream of a college education,” Markell said. The law impacts state returns covering tax years beginning after Dec. 31, 2009. Families can use the funds to pay for tuition at any recognized institution of higher education. The bill was a joint effort by Representative Terry Schooley and Senator Dave Sokola, who chair the education committees in their respective chambers.
Next, the Lieutenant Governor’s office will release comparative statistics for the state’s vocational-technical schools and charter schools.
Vince Morris 5K Walk/Run
The ongoing battle against cancer and maintenance of a popular nature trail will benefit from the 2010 Vince Morris 5K Walk/Run, set for Saturday, April 24, at Chapel Branch. The event, held in memory of the beloved Seaford School District teacher, coach, athletic director and mentor, will begin at 8 a.m. Race day check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds will support Seaford High School’s Relay for Life effort as well as maintenance of the Vince Morris Trail at Chapel Branch, home course for Seaford High School cross country. The first 10 registrants receive either a hat or shirt, and every entrant will receive an official Vince Morris Certificate of participation. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Entry fee is $20 the day of the event.
THANK YOU! A sincere thank you to the city residents who took time from their busy schedules on Saturday, April 17 to vote in the Municipal Election.
A very special thank you to the residents who cast their ballot for me. I will continue to serve Seaford with integrity, fiscal responsibility, a cooperative spirit and community pride. Leanne Phillips-Lowe Councilwoman, City of Seaford
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Phillips files for fourth term on Sussex Council By Ronald MacArthur
Vance Phillips has filed to run for a fourth term on Sussex County Council. Phillips’ roots in the county run deep; six generations of his family have tilled the soil in the Laurel area. The Laurel Republican, who has served on council representing District 5 for the past 12 years, is currently council president. His large district extends the width of the county from Laurel and Delmar to Fenwick Island and South Bethany. Councilman George Cole, R-Ocean View, who has yet to file, is also up for reelection. Cole, the senior member, has served on council since 1986. The deadline to file is noon Friday, July 30. Phillips, 47, who grows watermelons and tomatoes, also rehabilitates old homes in western Sussex County and resells them. He is married to Lisa, and the couple has three daughters, Katelyn, Megan and Jillian. He is a Laurel High School and University of Delaware graduate.
Phillips takes pride that his daughters are also active in the family business and grow and sell their own watermelons each summer. To Phillips, the three building blocks of county government have remained the same since he was elected in 1998: low taxes, limited government interference and respect for the U.S. Constitution. Phillips said he looks at his council position more as a facilitator than a politician. “It’s extremely satisfying to help people. There are always opportunities to help folks. I am able to put people in touch with the right county employee,” he said. It’s not unusual for Phillips to conduct a conference call with a constituent and county staff in his role as traffic cop, as he calls it. Phillips said the council is hard working and anxious to fix problems that arise. He also said the major issue facing most government bodies is finances. Midway through the last budget year, the county was facing an $8 million deficit. Under Phillips’ leadership, council enacted a series of cost-cutting measures to trim
the deficit to $1.8 million. “We cut the size of government 16 percent and reduced the workforce by 10 percent without laying anyone off – that’s unprecedented,” Phillips said. “I’m not taking any credit for it, because we have good people on council, a great staff and tremendous administration. It’s an incredible team.” The county offered an early retirement option and did not refill some positions. Some staff had to be cross-trained to cover some jobs. According to Phillips, the county’s financial status was approaching a critical stage. “That’s when our staff stepped up,” he said. “County employees were asked to do so much this past year and a half. I’ve really come to appreciate our county employees so much.” Looking ahead, Phillips said job creation is at the top of his priority list. “We can’t impede economic opportunities with undo regulations and taxes,” he said. He said a stable government helps create jobs and allows the private sector to expand.
And, he doesn’t mind a little conflict at the council table. “The most dangerous government is a unified government. I think this council is as balanced as there has ever been one,” he said. Phillips has long been a proponent of property rights. “People like a government that is predictable,” he added. “There are good ordinances that provide a road map for investors to follow, and our job is to not stand in the way to get to the destination.” But, he said, if there are deviations along the way, that’s when council needs to ask questions and take a stand. He said those critical of council decisions should step up and propose changes to the code. “It’s not right to change rules in the ninth inning,” he said. He admitted the county he grew up in has changed to become more of a melting pot as more and more people move to Sussex County to retire. “They have discovered a way of life that is throw back to the good old days,” he said.
facts or fiction.” Urquhart, president of Urquhart & Co., has filed applications for Sussex County projects, including Isaacs Glen near Milton, which Phillips supported. “On the campaign front, we see no problem with Vance being a paid consultant,” said Kim Stevenson, communications director for the Urquhart campaign. “Vance was not in Glen’s employ by any means when Glen was before the Sussex County Council. Glen has put his land-planning career completely on hold for now and hasn’t had anything before council since 2007. “If a project by Glen should come before Vance at county council in the distant future, Vance will recuse himself,” Stevenson said. Others say it’s not that cut and dry. Commenting on the Coastal Conservative Network, retired Republican Senate State Minority Leader John Still said Phillips’ actions are a conflict of interest. Still said he worked for candidates throughout his tenure in the General Assembly, but as a volunteer only; he did not take key positions on campaigns. “Simply stating one will recuse oneself from a vote on this developer’s projects, if and when they come again, is not the answer, and not voting means an elected official is not effectively representing the public to whom he or she has sworn an allegiance,” Still said. Phillips said he understands the law and county council processes and can find no conflict of interest or impropriety relating to a council member taking a political job. “The criticism is politically motivated,” Phillips said. “It’s good for entertainment value on the radio.” He said the voters in District 5, the area he represents on county council, would ultimately be his judges. “If they feel it’s inappropriate, I’ll be voted out of office,” he said. Phillips is running for his fourth council term. Phillips said he took on the job because he totally supports Urquhart’s platform. “The last 10 years or so my core principles are what Glen Urquhart has championed from day one. It was easy to gravitate to this candidacy,” he said. Phillips has been serving on county council for the past 12 years and has been involved in Republican politics since 1988, when he volunteered for Pete du Pont’s presi-
dential campaign. He ran unsuccessfully in 1996 for U.S. Senate, losing in the primary to Ray Clatworthy. As vice chairman of the Republican Party in 2008, he helped coordinate Bill Lee’s unsuccessful campaign for governor. He has won five elections, including two primaries, in his county council career. He has also worked as a volunteer on the Cliff
and Biff Lee state representative campaigns. Phillips voted in favor of Urquhart’s Isaacs Glen, approved in 2005. The council originally rejected the 1,630-home village; after county planners later rejected proposed revisions, council approved the project on appeal. The project never came to fruition because the housing market plunged in 2008.
Phillips says Urquhart campaign criticism is politically motivated By Ronald MacArthur
For the past two months, Sussex County Council President Vance Phillips has been a campaign advisor for Republican Glen Urquhart’s campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives – a job that is attracting statewide attention. The Laurel Republican said he sees nothing wrong with serving as a paid consultant on the Rehoboth Beach developer’s campaign. The job presents no conflict of interest, Phillips said, because he would not vote on an Urquhart project should one ever surface in the county land-use system. Not everyone shares that view. Councilman George Cole, R-Ocean View, said this is a new wrinkle in politics. “It’s the first time I’ve heard of one politician being paid to work for another, especially when the employee is Sussex County Council president,” he said. On the other hand, the council’s vice president doesn’t understand the fuss. Councilman Mike Vincent of Seaford said, “Urquhart is a developer, but he has nothing before us now, and there is nothing in the pipeline. I don’t see where it’s a big deal.” Vincent said, “My only concern is perception, and I’m sure there are some people who will take this as far as they can, using
Apprenticeship training awards
The Sussex Tech Adult Division in Georgetown will hold its annual apprenticeship training awards ceremony on Thursday, May 6, at 7 p.m. One hundred and ninety-two students will be honored at this ceremony for advancing in their chosen career training programs. These adult students will be recognized for completing their first through fifth years of related instructional training at Sussex Tech, as well as, “on the job training” (OJT) with their sponsoring employers. In addition, 26 Delaware and 10 Maryland state registered apprentices will be recognized by the Delaware and Maryland Departments of Labor and will advance to “Journeyperson” status. Those who would like to know more about the apprenticeship training program, should contact Bill Feher at 856-9035.
Maxine’s Hair Happenings, located at 206 Laureltowne, held an Open House celebrating 25 years in business on April 18th. From left to right are Mary Jo Wharton, Billie Davis, Kelly Freeman, Amy Marvil, Lindsay Shipley, and Maxine Lynch up front. We want to thank our clients for their patronage. We appreciate your business. We hope to serve you many more years. Thank you to everyone who attended our open house. It was successful, with about 150 people in attendance, and we would like to thank you for sharing in this celebration with us. We would also like to thank the Georgia House for hosting a taste testing and everyone else who helped us celebrate 25 years in business.
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The Canadian Tenors, talented young men with diverse vocal styles, a blend of classical and contemporary pop, are dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure.”
Community Concert Association presenting the Canadian Tenors The Seaford Community Concert Association founded in 1948 proudly presents The Canadian Tenors, the fifth and last concert of the 2009-2010 season, on Thursday, April 29, at 8 p.m. in the Seaford Senior High school 1,200-seat auditorium. The Canadian Tenors, four very talented young men with diverse vocal styles, a blend of classical and contemporary pop, are dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure.” The Canadian Tenors have crisscrossed the globe performing more than 150 concerts thrilling hundreds of thousands of music lovers; singing in English, French, Spanish and Italian, reflecting their multicultural heritage and establishing the group as an international success. On February 10, the singing quartet comprising Victor Micallef, Fraser Walters, Remigio Perreira and Clifton Murray appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show.” Toward the end of the show the tenors performed a rendition of the classic song “Hallelujah” and were surprised when Celine Dion came up on
the stage, as part of the surprise planned for them and the audience, and joined the four tenors in singing the rest of the song. A few days later The Canadian Tenors appeared on “Dr. Phil” for a Valentine’s Day special show. The two TV shows were part of a North American tour that will take the singers across 80 cities. They have been booked to perform in Dallas at the BA All-Star game and here, our blessed little western Sussex County town of Seaford. SCCA has booked five fabulous concerts for the upcoming 2010-2011 season beginning in October and ending again in April. The cost for a season membership pass for all five concerts will remain the same, $15 per student, $50 per adult and $115 for a family. The 2010-2011 membership drive will begin in August. Any one who is interested in becoming a new member may call SCCA at 629-6184 or visit www.seafordconcerts.org and ask to have your name, address and phone number put on the 20102011 August mailing list.
Second Street Players’ Nunsense musical Milford Second Street Players presents Meshuggah-Nuns!, Dan Goggin’s fifth Nunsense musical, at Riverfront Theatre in historic downtown Milford for two consecutive weekends, opening at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 23 and closing with a matinee performance on Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m. Meshuggah-Nuns! is a fast-paced, madcap, musical extravaganza, guaranteed to leave audiences laughing. The Little Sisters of Hoboken are at it again but this time the fun-loving nuns are on an all expense paid vacation cruise. The cast of five features Becki Polk as the Reverend Mother, Pamilla White as Sister Hubert, Carly Jo Hosbach as Sister Robert Anne, and Debra Passwaters as Sister Amnesia. Nunsense veteran Paul Janega portrays Howard, the Jewish actor planning to play Tevye but winding up partnered with the four zany but talented nuns. Meshuggah-Nuns! is co-directed by LeRoy An-
drews and Steve Twilley. Paul Janega is vocal director, Jan Glasscock is musical director and Maria Fry is the choreographer. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing live theatre to audiences in central and southern Delaware, Second Street Players is holding two special events as part of the six performance run of Meshuggah-Nuns!. On Saturday, May 1, a special evening of Dinner & Theatre will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Georgia House, only a few steps from Riverfront Theatre on Walnut Street. Before seeing the show, enjoy a buffet dinner, dessert and then relax with reserved seating for the show. Tickets for this special package are $50 per person or $90 per couple, and include reserved show tickets. To order your Dinner & Theatre package, call 422-0220 or go online to www.secondstreetplayers. com.
SUDOKU Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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Police Journal Biden announces second indictment of Earl Bradley
Attorney General Beau Biden announces that the Sussex County Grand Jury Monday indicted Earl Bradley on 58 counts of rape and other sexual offenses related to his abuse of 24 girls. “These charges are the next step forward in our continued efforts to hold Bradley accountable for his actions,” Biden said at the Delaware Department of Justice’s offices in Georgetown. “We are working just as hard to ensure the victims and their families have everything they need.” The 58-count indictment is in addition to the 471-counts Bradley was indicted on in February, which involved 102 girls and one boy. The charges in today’s indictment, which include rape, unlawful sexual contact, continuous sexual abuse of a child, and sexual exploitation, involve patients he saw from 1999 to 2009. It is based on victim interviews conducted at the Delaware Children’s Advocacy Center at the request of the Delaware Department of Justice and Delaware State Police during the investigation that began in December 2008 and continued through Bradley’s December 2009 arrest. The Delaware Department of Justice, Delaware State Police, and other agencies are coordinating specialized services for victims and their families. Concerned parents and caretakers are urged to contact the Delaware State Police 24-hour Victim Services Hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or send an e-mail to Delaware State Police at victim1@state.de.us.
Charged with arson
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a 48-year-old Harrington man for an arson fire in Houston. Philip F. Fluhr of the 300 block of Elizabeth Avenue in Harrington, was arrested and charged Fluhr with second degree arson and falsely reporting an incident. The fire occurred at 8:30 p.m. on March 8, along Milford Harrington Highway between Milford and Harrington. The Houston Vol. Fire Co. responded to a vehicle fire along the roadway, with a subject burned, and arrived to find a 2005 Ford Mustang on fire. The operator of the vehicle, Philip Fluhr, sustained burn injuries to his hands. Fluhr was transported to Milford Memorial Hospital, treated and released. Deputies with the Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated the fire and determined the fire was intentionally set by Fluhr with damages estimated at $10,000. Fluhr was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on $6,000 unsecured bond.
Arrested for arson
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a 37-year-old Harrington man for arson of a mobile home on Easter Sunday, April 4. Deputy State Fire Marshal’s executed a felony warrant on April 16 for WilTrice liam R. Trice Jr. of the unit block of California Parkway in Harrington. The arson fire occurred in a mobile home located in the unit block of Rose Haven Court in the Cozy Woods mobile home park, also in Harrington. The fire was reported at 11:56 p.m. by neighbors who noticed smoke coming from the unoccupied mobile home. The Harrington Fire Co. responded to the call and arrived with fire and smoke coming from the living room of the structure. The fire was quickly brought under control with no injuries reported. The home sustained moderate fire and smoke damages, displacing the occupant and her children. State Fire Marshal deputies determined the fire was intentionally set in multiple locations. The investigation led to Trice who is an acquaintance of the home’s occupant and an arrest warrant was obtained. Trice was charged with second degree arson and second degree burglary (felonies). He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2. Trice was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $2,000 secured bond and a violation of probation.
Arrested for assault
Delaware State Police recently arrested Christopher Denigris, a 27-yearold counselor, of Dover, for sexual assault after troopers received information that he allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old patient. The 16-year-old Denigris victim is a resident of Brenford Place in Smyrna, a residential treatment facility for juveniles with mental health disorders. The victim reported that on two separate occasions - Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 - Denigris allegedly sexually assaulted her. Denigris was working at the facility at the time of the assaults, as a youth rehabilitative counselor who was in charge of supervising the victim and the other seven juveniles who reside at that facility. Troopers also believe that Denigris gave the victim his personal email information on a prior occasion and they believe Denigris and the victim communicated via emails on prior occasions. State police executed a search warrant
at Denigris’ residence and seized his computer for forensic examination. Denigris was charged with two counts of fourth degree rape and was released on $10,000 bail pending a preliminary hearing in the Court of Common Pleas for Kent County. The investigation is ongoing and troopers plan to interview past patients for any prior assaults. Any parent who had a child at the facility and believes that their child may have had contact with Denigris, is asked to call the state police at Troop 3 at 302-697-2104, ext. 309.
Trailer fire investigation
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a trailer fire near Millsboro, that critically injured one subject. The blaze reported shortly after 6 p.m. on April 17, occurred in the 22000 block of Nine Foot Road. The Gumboro, Dagsboro and Millsboro fire companies responded. A resident of the dwelling suffered second and third degree burns. The victim was transported to Kent General Hospital and is expected to be transferred to the Crozer Burn Center once the victim is stabilized. Heavy fire damage is estimated at $25,000. This fire remains under investigation.
Three bus crashes in 19 minutes
Three separate school bus crashes in northern Delaware occurred within minutes of each other on Friday, April 16. • At 7:36 a.m., the first crash occurred on Route 7 at School Bell Road. A 2009 Freightliner school bus, operated by Edward Burke of Newark, was traveling northbound on Route 7 approaching School Bell Road. A 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by Kelvin M. Ouko of Newark, was on School Bell Road and preparing to make a left to head southbound on Route 7. The Chevrolet pulled out into the path of the school bus resulting in the collision. The bus was carrying four children and no injuries were reported. No citations were issued. • At 7:43 a.m., the second crash occurred on Route 7, Limestone Road, south of Laura Drive. A 1998 International school bus, operated by Kenneth Miller of New Castle, Delaware, was stopped in the left lane. A 2008 Nissan Xterra, operated by Patricia Cleveland of Thorofare, N.J., was stopped behind the bus. The Nissan moved forward and into the rear of the bus. The bus was not carrying any children and no injuries were reported. Cleveland was cited for inattentive driving. • The last crash occurred at 7:55 a.m. on Murphy Road, east of Route 202, Concord Pike. A 2004 Honda Accord, operated by Sade Bishop of Wilmington, was traveling westbound on Murphy Road in the left lane. A 2000 International school bus, operated by Mabel Cardenas-Scullin of Bear, was traveling next to the Honda in the right lane. The school bus, which was carrying four children, drifted into
the left lane as the road curved and it side-swiped the Honda. No injuries were reported and Cardenas-Scullin was cited with improper lane change.
Safe Kids effort focuses on problem of kids left in cars
As spring approaches, Safe Kids Delaware is working to increase awareness and urge caregivers to never leave children alone in a vehicle. Unfortunately, though it is only March, the first heat stroke fatality has already occurred. With the goal of having no more children die from heat stroke when they are “forgotten” in cars, safety experts and child advocates remind parents and caregivers to always check for sleeping children before leaving a vehicle. Between 1998 and 2009, 445 children died from heat stroke because they were unattended in vehicles that became too hot for them to survive. “A child’s body heats up three to five times faster than an adult’s and unattended children have no way of protecting themselves in a hot vehicle,” says Kim O’Malley, Safe Kids Delaware coordinator. More than 50 percent of the children who died from heat stroke were forgotten by a caring adult who became distracted when they left the vehicle. When left unattended by an adult, thirty percent of affected kids gained entry into an unlocked vehicle, became trapped and were overcome by heat. It takes only minutes for a child to be at risk of death and serious, permanent injury in a hot car. Drivers must keep car doors locked and keys out of reach from young children. Safe Kids Delaware urges all adults who transport children to take the following steps: • Call 911 if they see a child unattended in a vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a car even for 1 minute. • Set your cell phone or Blackberry reminder to be sure you drop your child off at daycare. • Set your computer “Outlook” program to ask you, “Did you drop off at daycare today?” • Place a cell phone, PDA, purse, briefcase, gym bag or whatever is to be carried from the car on the floor in front of the child in a back seat. This forces the adult to open the back door and observe the child. • Have a plan with your child care provider to call if your child does not arrive when expected. • Keep keys and remote entry key fobs out of children’s reach. • Lock all vehicles at all times. • Check cars and trunks first if a child goes missing. For more information on preventing hyperthermia deaths, call Safe Kids Delaware at 302-744-5404 or visit www.ggwweather.com/heat and www.safekids.org/ nlyca.
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So much for living in a safe and secure environment It occurs to me that as I recall my childhood home, I resided in ony indsor less than a completely safe environment. It seems my family home was Like a bunch of African riddled with opportunities to break a leg or split a skull. spider monkeys, each As kids, my brothers and I slept upstairs. A door in the living room one of us had our own led up to the stairs. At the top of the staircase was a less than stable banspecial way to walk up ister that was our only barrier from or down the stairs. a 20-foot drop to the base of the stairs. Given that this banister was visited our great-aunt and uncle in Baltiprone to sway at the slightest touch more. of the human hand, we obviously were Today it is common place; even convery cautious whenever we walked past sidered stylish to have hardwood floors. I it; that is of course if we were the least bit know people who sand their floors down civilized. to the original wood just to get that oldLike a bunch of African spider monfashion decorum for their rooms. keys, each one of us had our own special We had hardwood floors. But, for some way to walk up or down the stairs. We ungodly reason, someone found it neceswould ride the top of the banister like a sary to paint these floors with paint that mechanical bull and then grab the base of looked to be the color of rusty pipe water. the banister and swing out over the open stairwell like a bunch of circus apes. There In some cases the paint would wear and instead of finding a way to restore the was never the slightest fear of injury; we wood, Mom would go out and try to match were indestructible. Though we were certainly guilty of put- the puke-colored paint. It was horrid. But, these floors had been painted and ting our own safety in jeopardy, Mom was re-painted; never once considering that not completely innocent of contributing perhaps they could have a layer of paint to the household hazards as well. Wall-towall carpeting was something that we only stripped off before applying another layer. Coat after coat of paint was applied until knew about through movies, or when we
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Castle speaks with one of the Expo attendees. The Expo featured 32 businesses and organizations.
Delaware Works! Expo is held Delaware Congressman Mike Castle recently hosted local businesses, career advisors and Delawareans at his third Delaware Works! Career, Skills and Networking Expo at Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens Campus. The expo brought together 32 businesses and organizations to profile job openings in local communities, to make available state resources and to offer free resume and networking services for job seekers. “Our top priority should be helping
Delaware’s businesses grow and getting job seeking Delawareans back to work,” said Rep. Castle. Today’s Delaware Works! Career, Skills and Networking Expo was the third in a three-county series Rep. Castle held to help job seeking Delawareans get back to work and our businesses grow. The first Delaware Works! was held on Nov. 2, 2009, at the Delaware Technical and Community College, Stanton Campus. The second was held on Feb. 18, at Delaware State University in Dover.
the floors were six-inches higher than when they were first installed. It’s a wonder our heads weren’t scraping the ceiling by the time we finally moved out. Wherever there were floors that were not painted, there was linoleum. I’m not talking about high-grade, professionally installed linoleum. I’m talking “they had a sale down at the 10-cent Store” piece-meal linoleum. I can still see Dad laying that carpet out and nailing it to the floor with those little black carpet tacks. This linoleum flooring became an indoor skating rink for us young’uns. We would love to take off running in our stocking feet and skate across the smooth linoleum surface. This was obviously more fun than the traditional method of walking from place to place. However, this was only fun when we were actually planning to skate. It was not fun when we would enter the kitchen at 7 a.m., sleepy-eyed and about to have breakfast, only to have our feet ripped out from under us the moment we stepped onto the linoleum-covered floor. Seeing the dilemma, Mom set out to correct the problem. Her solution was worse than the problem. She bought scatter rugs. Mom was sure these would provide sure footing and comfort to the feet. There is a reason they call these “scat-
ter rugs.” The minute you step on them they scatter, taking your feet and legs with them. Mom had not provided a solution to the skating problem, she had provided a sled. Many is the time that I walked into a room, stepped on a scatter rug and was instantly forced to become a contortionist, as I struggled to keep both legs pointed in the same direction. I can’t imagine why Mom would have these rugs. Most of the time they were lying wadded up in the floor. They had no backing. There was nothing that kept them attached to the floor. They were like big dust rags. But, they were all over the house, especially in front of the sink. That certainly made sense. Where better to have a slippery pile of yarn than next to a porcelain sink? Imagine if you will, a 10-year-old running into the kitchen from outside, sweating and huffing, heading for the sink to get a cool drink of water. At 10 I had no sense. I knew the scatter rug was there, but still I would make my approach to the sink much like raging bull. Only after I had filled my glass would I suddenly be thrust into oblivion. As kids we certainly needed no help in putting bruises and scrapes on our bodies, but whether we liked it or not, we got plenty of help.
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI), the trade association for the Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry, held its 54th annual Booster Banquet recently in Salisbury, Md., and recognized 15 outstanding poultry growers and three individuals for their work on behalf of the chicken industry. Nearly 900 people attended the banquet. The J. Frank Gordy, Sr. Delmarva Distinguished Citizen Award, DPI’s highest honor, was presented to Roger D. Marino of Worcester County, Md., a long-time DPI volunteer and past president. Marino, the corporate director of public relations/ community relations for Mountaire Farms, Inc., was cited for his many contributions to DPI as a committee member and chairman, member of the board of directors, as 2006 and 2007 president, and for being a willing volunteer for many other DPI programs during his nearly two decades on Delmarva. Additionally, DPI recognized his work in the communities of Delmarva and his and Mountaire’s positive messages about the chicken industry. DPI’s Medal of Achievement awards were presented to Delaware Senator Bob Venables of Sussex County and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore educator and researcher Dr. Jeannine Harter-Dennis. Senator Venables was honored for his more than two decades of support for the chicken and agricultural industries. Born in Sussex County, Venables has served in the Delaware Senate since 1988. He was recognized for his knowledge and support of the chicken industry and agriculture in general. His work on the Senate Small Business Committee, Agriculture Committee and Natural Resources and Environmental Control Committee has been important to the chicken industry. Dr. Jeannine Harter-Dennis was honored for her nearly 30 years of teaching
and research at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She has worked on many issues related to nutrition. One of her current research efforts involves developing a litter-less floor for poultry houses that could significantly reduce the amount of ammonia gas produced. Dr. Harter-Dennis has been a member of several DPI committees over the years. Additionally, DPI recognized 15 outstanding poultry producers. Selected by their companies from Delmarva’s nearly 1,800 poultry growers, this year’s recipients are: Earl and Karla Beardsley, Nanticoke, Md. – Tyson Foods, Inc. Mary and Robert Bryan, Laurel – Mountaire Farms of Delaware Lori and Chip Croswell, Marion Station, Md. – Mountaire Farms of Delmarva Lee and Marilyn Ellers, Harrington – Perdue Farms Inc. Herman and Florence I. Kauffman, Greenwood – Allen’s Hatchery, Inc. Eddie Kelley, New Church, Va. – Perdue Farms Inc. Jerry and Patricia Lambertson, Snow Hill, Md. – Tyson Foods, Inc. Ronald and Tammy Massey, Seaford – Allen’s Hatchery, Inc. Chicken House Lane, LLC, Clayton – Allen’s Hatchery, Inc. Larry and Brenda Nagel, Federalsburg, Md. – Perdue Farms Inc. Schrock Family Farm, Greenwood – Allen’s Hatchery, Inc. Randy and Marcia Spence, Dover – Mountaire Farms of Delaware Ray and Sheila Tull, Seaford – Perdue Farms Inc. Ronald and Audrey Tyndall, Seaford – Tyson Foods, Inc. Ralph Wilson, Salisbury, Md. – Mountaire Farms of Delmarva
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Community Snapshots
Many people visited the Whimsical Equine Rescue in Laurel on Saturday to share in the 3rd Delaware Week for Animals. Shown (l to r) are volunteers Karen Speake, Robin Weikam and Lisa Boyce. Photos submitted by Michelle Fasold.
Shown (l to r) are members of the Laurel Sport Stacking team and their coaches/chaperones: Craig Moyer, Elizabeth Moyer, Nathan Moyer, Leslie Lydic, Julianna Wedding and Garrett Lydic. The group recently took part in the World Sport Stacking Championships in Denver. Not shown are Foster Haynes, Samantha Skersted, Darrin Mills, Sharon Haderer and North Laurel principal Cristy Greaves. Photo by Mike McClure
Pictured (l to r) are members of the Laurel Sport Stacking team who traveled to Colorado to compete in the World Sport Stacking Championships: Elizabeth Moyer, Nathan Moyer and Julianna Wedding. See page 30 for more on the Laurel Stackers. Photo by Mike McClure
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Veronica Biddle and her father, Bryon Biddle, are shown with Nectosha. It was great to see all the love people had for the beautiful horses. A couple of horses even found new life partners.
Volunteer Dorothy Coulbourne of Laurel with Fabian. The Whimsical family of volunteers grew, as people signed up to give some of their time and love to help care for the horses. Check out www.whimsicalequinerescuegroups.com for more information.
Pictured l to r: Laurel graduate Kristen Henderson is shown speaking during the Laurel School Board’s recent special meeting. Laurel School District resident Ed Carmine asks the Laurel School Board and John Marinucci of the Department of Education questions during a recent school board meeting. Photos by Mike McClure
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Oldtime TV passes the time Doing the Towns Together
This is the time of year when we wish we had at least more than 1,000 shares of stock in the tissue companies throughout our nation. Allergies have felled many of us this spring at a higher pace and for a longer period than in a long time. Along with a severe allergy attack, a new situation descended upon me with a vengeance this spring in the form of a severe case of sinus. What with the blizzards, the winds, the cold weather, and now an early spring where absolutely every growing thing is producing some form of something to infiltrate ones nasal passages and body in general, this has been a season such as I can never remember, at least on a personal basis. With antibiotics, nasal sprays, allergy pills, boxes of tissues in every single room in the house, plus the automobile and truck, and all the other bottles of medicine, and a physician who knows what to prescribe to combat the infiltration from Hades, this will be a battle that, hopefully, will soon be won. At least the end appears to be in sight. Comfort is found in knowing that in this battle, I am not alone. Plans to accomplish lots of early weeding in flowerbeds, spring housecleaning and other projects have fallen by the wayside with a loud thud. A comfortable chair and a warm afghan, plus handy tissues boxes and lots of glasses of water, plus an extremely supportive husband are all that have been needed. During these past few weeks the television has kept me comfort in my waking hours as, between coughing attacks, the “shoot ‘em up, bang, bang, westerns” of early television have kept me entertained. In the not-too-distant past, black and white western shows were abundant on the television. During this forced illness, to watch the old reruns has been a real joy. It doesn’t take too much concentration to watch a good old-time western and if one dozes off for a period during the course of the showing, it is really easy to pick up the story line and continue watching the show. Joel McCrea, Jimmy Stewart, Randolph Scott, Donald Crisp (remember him from “How Green Was My Valley”?) and other old-timers have brought the screen to life. One oater (n. Slang; A movie about frontier or cowboy life; a western) was filmed in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and to see this area on the screen brought back pleasant memories for Chuck and me. We had taken a trip to western Colorado years ago, and still remember how hairy driving the mountain became during a snowstorm. The female starlets were fully clothed in the old oaters, unlike so many of the females in today’s movies. Seduction was achieved with a special look, a tendril of hair covering
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MORNING STAR • ApRIl 22 - 28, 2010
Vote ‘yes’ to help Laurel
In recent months, there has been an abundance of information regarding the referendum/bond issue presented to the Laurel residents for consideration. The information was proposed through public forums and local publications that include articles, editorials, financial models and images of the new schools being recommended to the district for construction. It appears there has been a substantial amount of responses from citizens in public meetings and in black and white print with conflicting opinions on whether new schools should be constructed. The voice of the majority of Laurel citizens, only by a narrow margin, was heard loud and clear at the voting polls in March. The lack of support from the Laurel voting community sends an unimaginable gesture of pessimism and lack of consideration to our students, their families, faculty members and the remainder of the supporting cast that keeps the Laurel School District operating. Each resident that cast a vote is essentially granted a monumental opportunity to make a positive change in the Laurel School District. As voters in this referendum, we are the architects, engineers and builders for our kid’s education and their future. We have an opportunity to make an enormous contribution to the well being of our entire town and the rural communities surrounding it. Each favorable vote will make our youth the beneficiaries of efficient, functional classrooms with state of the art computer and educational technology. By granting our students more userfriendly classroom conditions, we will likely improve the level of education in our district by giving the students and faculty the benefit of better educational resources which will improve time management for presenting information in a classroom situation. As a result of our financial investment and the ongoing efforts of our school district, we will likely experience elevating state test scores and bring our academic ranking in the state to new levels. A positive step in this direction would likely be viewed by most new families in the area searching for a place to reside as a town taking control of its future, thus creating a better tax base and improving our opportunities of inviting good families to our community. The Laurel town council, chamber of commerce and other community organizations have put forth a lot of effort to market our community as a place for new businesses and where families would like
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to come to reside and raise their children. The primary concern of a young family with children choosing a location to build or buy a home is the educational system. The outward appearance of a community refusing to acknowledge and accept responsibility for the costs of reconstructing an outdated, inefficient school system would likely convince most families and businesses that they should look elsewhere to create jobs and raise their children. So it is really important for the citizens of Laurel to do some real soul searching and creative marketing by showing we are in full support of the biggest, most influential education and social hub in any small town, the public school system. As good stewards of our family, friends and school system, we need to make some good decisions for the future. We hold the future of our youth in our hands right now. Past and present students of Laurel will take different paths after high school. Some will remain local while others will venture off to college and the military. Regardless of their paths, it is our duty to send them forward with a solid education and training so they can compete in this complicated world. Exposure to different levels of advanced education and technology may be the difference in their level of preparation for college or what pay scale they qualify for at their first employment opportunity. We have serious problems which are in need of serious consideration and answers. Opportunity never just falls from the sky. Opportunity comes with hard work, change and a price. It is up to us to
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carry the load, otherwise our investment of younger generations will graduate from Laurel without reaching their full scholastic potential because we didn’t provide the necessary resources for them as students. Some would argue that education can be conducted in a one-room classroom or under a tree, providing the student is eager to learn. I agree that an education is only as good as what the student makes of it. On the other hand, just imagine the possibilities of that same student placed in an educational environment that stimulates his/her enthusiasm to learn by giving our faculty the opportunity to offer modern teaching resources and equipment that would make his/her time in the Laurel School District more productive and beneficial to his/her future. In closing, kids and adults alike generally remember their first encounters in life such as family, school, athletics, music, drama, etc. In most cases, they naturally gravitate to the more positive experiences. As a first-time parent of a graduating senior, like a lot of families all over the country, we are feeling the impact of our students’ need for independence, to move forward after high school, maybe venture off to college, the military or another community. Every day like clockwork, between 7:30 and 8 a.m., like many other parents and family members, I send out a broadband text to all my kids asking them to remain safe and make good decisions for the day. We as responsible parents, aunts, uncles, friends and our wise elders (retirees) in our community who urged us as young students to pay attention in school and get good grades, are now in a position where we need to make good decisions just as we encourage our own kids. Whether we like it or not, kids are going to grow up, make mistakes and form their own opinions about issues and standards of life. We are obligated to encourage and support our kids at home and set a good example by equipping and empowering our very capable Laurel faculty members, coaches and support team with the tools they need to educate our students and make them well rounded scholars, athletes, musicians, actors and actresses with the equipment and techniques designed to make the best of their brief stay in our school district and town. Most families with graduating seniors did not realize that these 12 formidable years would pass so quickly, thus proving that we as families and teachers have just a small window of time to cast a positive experience on our young, impressionable students. These students will likely venture off Editor Daniel Wright Richardson
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to find their own way but if we give them a good starting base they may come back and bring their families because this is a great place to grow up and get a good education. They will bring new ideas to improve the future of Laurel and become well rounded citizens in our community or represent Laurel wherever they choose to live. If we empower our kids with a good education and a strong foundation maybe Laurel will be the positive familiar home base for their future as teachers, tradesmen, entrepreneurs, etc. Those who voted “yes,” talk it over with someone who was not in favor of the referendum. Those citizens who voted “no,” reconsider your position and look around at the kids in your neighborhood. Voting “yes” will make a positive difference in our school district and local community for years to come. Daniel G. Ash Sr.
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MORNING STAR • ApRIl 22 - 28, 2010
Final Word
Independents told to step up to the plate
The Senate health care bill passed by the House (recently) represents a “new dawn” in America. Within most of our lifetimes, I believe it will prove to be the single largest expansion of and overreach by the federal government into states’ rights and the ability of ordinary Americans to live free and unencumbered by control and intrusion. If you doubt this, then I ask you, what would be an example of government expansion and overreach? Hitler’s Nazi Germany? Castro’s Cuba? Or Kim Jung Ils’ North Korea? Think this is too harsh? You be the judge. Initially, 16,000 new IRS agents will be hired, tasked with the monthly monitoring of 330 million plus or minus citizens and their insurance coverage or lack thereof. These government employees will have the authority to levy fines if you either fail to carry coverage or carry coverage that does not meet minimum requirements. Further, if you fail to comply and the government owes you a tax refund, they may withhold that money from you. And, quite likely, 16,000 agents will never be enough. Remember, laws are worthless words if they lack an enforcement mechanism to ensure compliance. Yet, most folks will be slow to see these “changes” as they will occur gradually and be phased in over a number of years. Not so for those our Congress has deemed to be in the upper income brackets, those with incomes over $200,000. These individuals and families are primarily small business owners. They are most likely your plumber, electrician, local contractor, auto body shop owner and the poultry farmer down the road. These folks will see an immediate increase in Social Security and Medicare taxes. Additionally, those who have invested and earned money will now pay not only income tax on that revenue, but also Social Security and Medicare taxes. Did you realize that the CBO, in scoring the health care budget, used this income to offset the debt? Perhaps someone should remind them that, by law, this money can only go to one place — the Social Security Trust Administration. Further, the largest part of the funding for our massive new entitlement is derived by cutting a half a trillion dollars from Medicare. If this is accomplished it will likely pit the health care needs of those under age 65 against the needs of those over age 65. If they fail to cut $500 billion from Medicare, ask your congressman — where will
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the money come from? Will the Treasury simply continue to print it until they run out of paper and ink? And what of the states that are now facing a largely unfunded mandate for expanded Medicaid? Someone will have to pay. That’s the bottom line here. This country is in dire financial shape. There is a fundamental divide between liberal progressives who view health care as a basic right and conservatives who perceive it as a good or service to be purchased. The same could be stated for understanding how we got into the subprime mortgage crisis. If you still disbelieve that the condition is not “that bad,” then here is one final example. I recently received my annual Social Security statement. This statement is sent to every income earning taxpayer in America every year a few months before his or her birthday. On page two, in small bold print, it states: Your estimated benefits are based on current law. Congress has made changes to the law in the past and can do so at any time. The law governing benefit amounts may change because, by 2037, the payroll taxes collected will be enough to pay only 76% of scheduled benefits. In 2037, I will be 75, if I am lucky enough to be alive. It grieves me to think of myself as a potential “job seeker” at this age. Is this the future that you envision for your children and grandchildren? It is certainly not what I would wish for mine. Independents in this country must step up to the plate and do so soon. Those who believe themselves to be “unaffected” must wake up and take action. Hard choices will have to be made regarding moral values with respect to financial responsibility. A line in the sand must be drawn or all of us, together, will be washed into the sea. Penny L. Atkins Seaford
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Federal Debt as of April 20, 2010 at 10:15 a.m. $12,892,996,154,447 Population of United States 308,228,579 Each citizen’s share of debt $41,829 The average citizen’s share of debt increased $161 in the past eight days. The debt increased by more than $51.6 billion and the population increased by 47,899
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Callahan, Renee’ Cannon, Charlotte Cannon, Kabreah Carey, Alexis Carey, Erica Carey, Rachael Carney, Kim Carpenter, Ken Carson, Kevin Christopher, Dorsey Church of Christ of Seaford Ciavarella, Nicholas Clough, Sonny Conaway, Janice Conaway, Joann Connar, Meredith Connar, Thomas Cook-Marsh, Nancy Cranston, Donna Crescenzo, Linda Crouse, David Darby, Christina Daughenbaugh, Patricia Davis, Esselee Davis, Jeanette Davis, Jenny Derickson, Beatrice Deroche, Leslie Detweiler, Frances Diefenderfer, Shirley Dixon, Dot Dobson, William Donovan, Kathryn Doran, Yohko Downes, John Doyon, Rachel Eisenbrey, Deborah Ellingsworth, Ethel English, Lindsey Evans, Bettylou Evans, Rosemary Ewing, Donald Ewing, Karen Ewing, Lois
Figueroa, Catalina Figueroa, Israel Fisher, Mark Flood, Debby Forse, Renee Frazier, Vonceia Garcia, Franklin Garcia, Nazaret Gardner, Anna Mae Gassaway, Mabel Gast, Betty Gegner, Joanne Getz, Bonnie Gibbs, Aaron Gibson, Brittany Glover, Diane Gordy, Theodosia Graham, Charlotte Grainger, Michiah Grantz, Janet Green, Marilyn Grunow, Joan Hall, Pat Hannigan, Ed Hansen, Phyllis Harper, Bill Harper, Nancy Hartman, Cora Hartstein, Lois Hassett, Brittany Hastings, Kathleen Hastings, Patsy Hatfield, Shawn Haught, Suzanne Hayes, Faith Hearn, Karen Hearn, Lorraine Hearn, Zach Heffernan, Ivanka Henry, Rebekah Herr, Cody Herr, Jean Higgins, Mary Lou Higgins, Sally Hill, Jessica Hillegas, Yancey
Hinkle, Donna Hinkle, John Hinz, Barb Hollis, John Hopkins, Carol Houston, Cynthia Houston, Ronald Hubbard, Janet Hudson, Matt Huey, Hope Hunsberger, Charlotte James, Scott Jefferson, Joe Jefferson, Valerie Jenkins, Shirley Johnson, Betty Jean Johnson, Greg Johnson, Kelsey Johnson, Sandy Jones, Jan Joseph, Brittany Joyner, Trina Judy, Zachery Justice, Bonnie Kesler, Marian Kimbrough, Wilma Kolbe, Jr., John Krause, Edith Kripaitis, Bob Kripaitis, Rebecca Laclair, Helen Lease, John Lehman, Maria Lohrfink, Louis Lowe, Elsie Mackler, Joyce Madden, Mabel Maniglia, Elvira Mariner, Ted Marvel, Joan Matthews, Mary McCoy, Janette McCray, Patricia McDonald, Patricia McElroy, Faye McLendon, Ruthie
Mears, Rex Mears, Sharon Melanson, Joyce Merrill, Marion Messick, Lynda Miller, Kayla Milligan, Steve Mills, Sandy Mitchell, Geraldine Moore, Don Moore, Katie Muawwad, Marsha Mullett, Kate Musgrove, Wayne Myers, Brittany Neal, Barry Nesbitt, Marshall Newson, Donald Nguyen, Tuyet-Nhung Nichols, Dorothy Noel, Holly Noel, Mary Nolt, Helen Olekszyk, Pat Olson, Brian O’Neal, Agnes O’Neill, Helen Parsons, George Passwaters, Emily Paulson, Pauline Paxton, Tammy Pearson, Barbara Pearson, Joseph Perdue, Frank Perez, Dinelies Peterson, Kent Phipps, Joanie Pollock, Sydnee Poole, Norman Potter, Karen Powell, Jeannette Price, Nancy Quick, Sarah Rawlins, John Reaser, Chris Jay Regan, Marcia
Rennert, Karin Riddle, Jack Robertson, Linda Rogers, Cathy Rose, Rosie Ross, Dorothy Rush, Dorothy Ryan, Adam Ryan, Roslyn Samaroo, Seata Sandvik, Leif Sapna, Shannon Schenck, George Schnepp, Pam Schuster, Carlie Scully, Loretta Seaford Christian Church Seymore, Xavier Shade, Barry Shannon, Pat Shaw, Mary Pat Short, Amanda Short, Dan Short, Gail Short, Mike Sinnett, Viola Sirkis, Megan Slacum, Tessa Smith, Elaine Smith, Gary Smith, Joyce Sneller, Ruth Souder, Jonathan Soukup, Daniel Soukup, Louise Sowell, Latasha Speicher, Kim St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Stevenson, Teresa Stevenson, Wallace Sweeney, Marie Temple, Norma Lee Temple, Jr., Al Thomas, Ruth
Thomas, Jr., Edward Thompson, Rosalie Tingle, Shirelle Torres, Amanda Tovornik, Darlene Traister, Arlene Trammell, Beverly Tran, Kathy Trivits, Sarah Tull, Donald Turner, Helen Valle, Jennifer Van Tine, John Vansciver, Cathy Vazquez, Jordan Vega, Saul Venables, Robert Vessels, Keyona Victory Chapel Villalobos, Israel Waller, Debbie Walls, Bonnie Watkins, Andrew Wentzel, Mary Ann Whaley, Charles Whaley, Kelly Wheatley, Brian Wiberg, Gerri Williams, Frank Williams, Stephanie Williamson, Frank Williamson, Hilda Willin, Faith Wills, Jenna Wilson, Dale Winings, Mary Ann
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