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Michael Pouls, of Samanda Properties of Delaware II, addresses the Laurel Mayor and Council after it approved his Village Brooke North retail and residential development along US 13, Laurel. Photo by Tony Windsor

By Tony E. Windsor After coming under fire early last year by nearby residents for its alleged excessive project scope, a major retail and residential complex has been given the blessings of the Town of Laurel to move forward with development.

On Monday night, April 5, Laurel Mayor and Council held a Second Reading of Ordinance 2009-4, which approved a master plan by Samanda Properties of Delaware, to develop Continued on page 5

Referendum fails to pass, school board wants to hold another vote

By Lynn R. Parks The Laurel School Board is set to meet this afternoon, to vote on a proposed May 11 referendum date. This follows last week’s failed referendum, in which residents voted 1,444 to 1,241 against a $137 million building project.

Superintendent John McCoy said Monday that in scheduling a second referendum, time is of the essence.

“We want to do it as soon as we could so that when it passes, we will be in line for [state] money that is handed out July 1,” he said. But local businessman and referendum supporter David Brown warns that rushing to a new referendum could be a mistake.

“You have got to sell your product,” said Brown. “Why rush now? I think that we should take the next two or three months to explain why the referendum’s a good idea.”

And school board president Jerry Brown added that if the district misses the June 30 deadline to get state funding in the 2011 budget, “then so be it.”

He added, “There is some feeling that we may need to hold up on that a little bit. If we have to, we can wait [for funding] until next year.”

In last week’s referendum, the

school district asked voters to approve a project to replace all five district schools over the next six years. Under the state-approved plan, the district would build a new 700-student high school, a new 700-student middle school and a 1,200-student elementary school. It would also build a new football and track stadium and renovate the current middle school for a district office. The current high school, intermediate school and North Laurel Elementary School would be torn down; Dunbar Elementary School could be given to the community.

The state has issued certificates saying that replacing the district’s schools is a necessity. Because the state determined that replacing the schools would be best, state funding is not available to the district to renovate the schools.

The state agreed to fund 74 percent of the construction, leaving the district with just 26 percent, or $35 million, to fund. Over the 20-year life of the bonds, the average tax increase for district residents would be $1.68 per $100 of assessed property value.

School taxes are based on the county’s assessed property values.

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McCoy, Brown and White all agree that the construction project is a good idea, and that allowing the state certificates of necessity to expire would be a tragedy.

“We are in a great position with the state,” McCoy said. “We were very fortunate to get that 74/26 split for all the certificates of necessity. There is no guarantee that our next share would be that good.”

“From what I hear from legislators and people at the Department of Education, that 74/26 share is something that we would probably never see again,” added White. “We need to convince the community that they would really be getting a big bang for their buck.”

“Our deal is never going to be as good as it is now,” agreed Brown.

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Officials consider Sussex County tax inequities for Laurel citizens

By Tony E. Windsor Laurel officials are taking a strong look at taking an unprecedented stand to help cut county taxes for Laurel residents.

During the Monday, April 5, meeting of Laurel Mayor and Council, Mayor John Shwed asked the council to review information sent by the town of Smyrna regarding a resolution to seek county government to consider giving a tax break for county services fees that are already being provided by the town.

The resolution is being adopted in Kent County where Smyrna is joining a challenge that the city of Dover has been attempting for the past several years.

Jamie Smith, Laurel Operations Manager, told the Mayor and Council that the town of Smyrna is seeking to gain sup-

port for the resolution in order to put pressure on Kent County government to help bring equity to the taxing of local residents in its community. Likewise, there is hope that other municipalities in both Kent and Sussex counties will join to seek universal procedures as it applies to taxing residents for services that are already being provided by their own municipality.

Smith said in the case of Laurel, services provided by the town and paid for by residents through their annual municipal property taxes include; building inspections and permits, and planning and zoning reviews. In addition, municipal residents are also taxed for these same services by the Sussex County government.

Smith said the resolution seeks to have the county governments give a prorated

tax cut based on the fees associated with those services already being provided by the municipalities for citizens who are also paying municipal property taxes.

The resolution seeks to have counties adopt a “Local Service Function Budget” which would take into account the alleged double taxing of those property owners living in incorporated municipalities. There has been no such appeal made by any municipalities in Sussex County and Smith said if Laurel decides to take action it will be the first attempt.

Shwed made it clear that the intent of his actions at Monday night’s Mayor and Council meeting was to bring the Smyrna resolution forward for review. “I am not suggesting we take any action or make any decisions here tonight,” he said. “I just

want the issue brought to the table and the council to decide if this is something that we want to discuss more formally in the future.”

Currently, New Castle County is the only Delaware county which operates under a Local Service Functions Budget. New Castle County was mandated to adhere to a service functions budget through legislation enacted by the Delaware General Assembly.

There was no definitive action taken by the Laurel Mayor and Council in regards to seeking a resolution to have the General Assembly take similar action on behalf of Laurel property owners in Sussex County; however, the council did not disregard the prospects of addressing the issue in the future.

By Tony E. Windsor During a recent Mayor and Council meeting, Mayor John Shwed voiced public encouragement of citizen support for the 2010 Census campaign currently underway nationwide. Following this appeal to Laurel citizens, Shwed invited members of the 2010 Census campaign to make a presentation during the Monday, April 5, Mayor and Council meeting.

Sue Monaco, of the Census Bureau Partnership, told the Mayor and Council that the most important part of the Census process is the citizen response.

She explained that the effort to conduct a Census every 10 years is a part of the

United States Constitution. She said it is important for everyone to respond to the Census because this is how the government makes plans for disbursement of over $300 billion in federal funds. The data gained through the Census is also used to help plan for future transportation needs, the building of hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and other health facilities and directing funds for people living in poverty.

As a resource for anyone who has difficulties filling out the questionnaire, Monaco said there have been three sites set up as Questionnaire Assistance location. These are: The Laurel Chamber of Commerce, Market Street (9 a.m. to 1

p.m., Monday through Friday); the Laurel State Service Center, Poplar Street (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday) and Christ United Methodist Church, Central Avenue (9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday). People can also visit the Census website at www.2010.census. gov/2010census. Monaco said if everyone would send back their Census application it would save the U.S. government “billions of dollars.”

“Some people are reluctant to fill out the form because they may not trust the government,” she said. “They fear that their information will be given to other government agencies, or perhaps they are not from this country and do not under-

stand the Census. But, it is so important that we get these forms filled out, even from those people who are not registered in this country.” According to current Census return data (as of April 2), Laurel is showing a 51 percent return rate of Census questionnaires. The national return rate for the same period is 56 percent and the Delaware rate is 55 percent.

For more information anyone can visit the Census website or call toll-free 1-866872-6868 (English) or 1-866-928-2010 (Spanish). The Census Questionnaire Assistance Hotline is also available in five other foreign languages by visiting the website at www.2010.census. gov/2010census.

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costs, Brown said, this is also a good time to be asking for bids from contractors.

“Everybody is looking for work and the final bid might even come in under $135 million,” he said. “But five years from now, after the economy has turned around, it might come in at $175 million or more.”

But others in the community are happy that last week’s referendum failed. Lynn Bradley, whose three adult children graduated from Laurel High School, said that any extra money would be better spent paying teachers more and on supplies for the classrooms. “Buildings do not make a good school system,” she said. “It’s the teachers and how they teach that make good schools.

A good teacher, with the proper tools, could teach out under a tree.”

Bradley added that the increased tax burden would be too high for many people.

“We have a lot of farmers and retired people and they can’t afford for their taxes to go as high as they would go,” she said.

And she isn’t happy with the district’s plan to move ahead with a second referendum. “It would be nice if those of us who didn’t like the way the presidential election turned out could vote over and over until we got what we wanted,” she said. “I think that the people have spoken and that they should leave it at that.”

It is people like Bradley whose minds Brown would like to try to change before the next referendum. He said that he was disappointed that the district and its referen-

dum committee, of which he is a member, didn’t work harder after the referendum, originally scheduled for February, had to be postponed due to weather.

“If we had had the vote Feb. 10, it would have passed with no problem,” he said.

“But since that time, a lot of information got out there that is not true and the school district did not give people any reason not to think that.”

If the district pursues a second referendum, Brown would like to see several public meetings held to clear up what he says are misconceptions about the referendum.

The meetings should be held during the evening and in a venue that can accommodate a large number of people, he said.

“I’m for this referendum, 110 percent,” he said. “It’s going to cost a lot of money; it’s going to cost me a lot of money. But my business is in this town, my kids have gone to the Laurel School District and someday, my grandkids might go there. We are not going to build our tax base with what we’ve got now, because nobody’s going to come here to go to our schools.”

White agrees that the district should hold public meetings before any second referendum. “We are still committed to keeping the public involved as much as we can,” he said.

For your information: The Laurel School Board will meet today at 1 p.m. to discuss holding a second referendum. The board will meet in the district office at 1160 S. Central Ave., Laurel.

Delmar candidates’ forum proposed

By Mike McClure The Delmar Joint Council discussed a request to sponsor a candidates forum for the upcoming school board election during last Monday’s meeting. The Delmar Council (Del.) also set a public hearing for a proposal aimed at making improvement’s to the town’s water system.

Debbie Keenan, President of the Delmar Education Association, told the board that the association would like to have a meet and greet or a candidate’s forum for the upcoming school board election, but it doesn’t want to sponsor it.

Keenan asked the town to sponsor the event in an effort to make residents aware of who the candidates are. Delmar (Md.) Doug Niblett offered the use of town hall and Delmar Council members Woody Payne and Rob Thompson volunteered to help organize the forum. The first order of business is to see if the two candidates are willing to take part in the event.

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Town of Laurel approves development of Village Brooke North Continued from page 1

Village Brooke North, a 400-acre retail and residential development along U.S. 13 and annex the parcel into the town corporate limits.

The development is part of a threephase project that also includes Village Brooke East and Village Brooke West.

The ordinance was unanimously approved by the council with two council members, Robin Fisher and Don Phillips absent from the meeting.

The project is fronted by U.S. 13 and borders Discount Land Road to the south and Dillards Road to the west. Plans call for an almost 500,000 square-foot retail shopping center which will front U.S. 13. The developer describes the retail component of the project as “retail space with ‘big box’ retail stores, intimate retail shops, boutiques and restaurants, all located along a Main Street area.”

The project’s residential plans call for as many as 2,100 residential units. Among the residential units are 1,040 4,000 and 5,000 square-foot single-family detached homes, 350 3,000 square-foot semidetached “small villas,” 80 condos and 350 assisted living homes. It has been slated for total build out over the next 15 years.

In February 2009, a Public Hearing was held as the council held a First Reading for Ordinance 2009-4.

Residents who reside in the area of the proposed Village Brooke North project turned out to oppose how the town had proceeded with annexation of the project property in the face of an existing lawsuit against a previous similar development on

the same parcel of land.

There was concern expressed at that time regarding the huge scope of the Village Brooke North project and its potential impact on the quality of life of neighboring residences.

Samanda Properties earmarked property around the former Sussex West Drive-In Theater, behind the Utz Potato Chip warehouse operation for Village Brooke North.

This property was formerly part of the overall parcel that had been proposed for “The Discovery” project.

Village Brooke North had been called a scaled back version of the Discovery Place project that was proposed by developer, Ocean Atlantic Associates of Rehoboth Beach, and local businessman David G. Horsey.

That project was planned for 500 acres and was to include 1,400 residential units, a million square feet of retail space, hotels, sports arenas, an indoor water park, a variety of football, soccer and baseball fields, a baseball stadium and a fire station.

As the town was about to annex the Horsey property to make way for the Discovery project, a local grassroots organization SCOLDM (Sussex County Organization to Limit Development Mistakes) filed a lawsuit in Chancery Court accusing the town of not following proper procedures in the annexation process.

In making his decision Chancellor William Chandler upheld the Town of Laurel’s annexation of the properties; however, found that it had violated its own intentions for zoning of some of

the properties based on the 2004 Laurel Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which was sanctioned by the Delaware Office of Land Use Planning.

According to Chancellor Chandler, “The inconsistency between the zoning ordinances adopted by Laurel and the intent of the Comp[rehensive] Plan is obvious. Laurel adopted zoning ordinances that zoned the Car Store Property and the Discovery Lands commercial/business, but in the Comp Plan, as amended in August, 2006, those areas were intended to be zoned mixed-use.”

The town attempted to defend the zoning as “consistent with the mixed-use designation in the Comprehensive Plan” because the designation “mixed-use” implies multiple zoning possibilities (both residential and commercial), including the possibility that the entire area could be developed as a commercial development.

“This argument is meritless,” Chancellor Chandler said. “There is a clear substantive difference between the zoning designations ‘mixed-use’ and ‘commercial/ business.’”

On hand for Monday night’s final approval of Village Brooke North, developer Michael Pouls said he thought at times the project was “doomed.” He said he is excited to have his project develop in Laurel.

“This has been a long haul,” he said. “I thought at times this project was doomed.

But we stuck together and had a mutual vision for the future of Laurel. I’m excited to be a part of the growth of this community.”

Pouls said the downturn in the economy has been a deterrent for developers, but even though there have been other opportunities for his Village Brooke project, he has decided to stay on course for developing in Laurel. “I am happy to be a part of where your town is going,” he said.

In casting their vote in support of the major development, members of the council called the project “beneficial to the growth of the community.” Councilman William Trujillo said he supports the project because it is in keeping with the town’s state-sanctioned Comprehensive Plan for land use along US 13.

Councilman Randy Lee said the project is important as a catalyst to help the town grow. Council President Terry Wright said she feels the project is “a well thought out plan” for the development of Laurel.

Mayor John Shwed said he is “proud to cast my vote” in support of the Village Brooke North project. “I always welcome any organization that desires to join the town of Laurel,” he said. This is a quality organization and provides a nice addition to the north side of the community.”

Shwed said he feels Village Brooke North will “bring new life” to the US 13 corridor. “This development will attract other amenities to the town,” he said.

“This is a step forward for the town and an opportunity to increase our tax base, not increase taxes, but increase our tax base. I am convinced projects like Village Brooke North provide opportunities for economic growth in the way of creating jobs and attracting people.”

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Business Legal climate best in the nation

A new national survey ranks Delaware’s litigation environment number one in the country for fairness.

The survey, Lawsuit Climate 2010: Ranking the States, released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), shows that Delaware has led the other 49 states since the survey was first conducted in 2002.

“We applaud Delaware for maintaining its well-deserved reputation for having a reasonable legal climate,” said Lisa A. Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. “However, it must remain vigilant to sustain an environment that attracts businesses and jobs to the state.”

Rickard noted that two-thirds, or 67%, of the 1,482 corporate lawyers contacted for the survey say a state’s lawsuit environment is likely to impact important business decisions at their company, such as where to locate or expand their business, up 10% from just three years ago.

The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive by telephone and online from October 2009 to January 2010 for the Institute for Legal Reform.

Respondents — general counsels and senior attorneys or executives in companies with annual revenues of at least $100 million — rank Delaware as number one in eight of the 10 categories in the report; only in juries’ fairness (5th) and damages (2nd) does the state not hold the top spot.

Lewis rejoins BesTemps

David Leone, president of Blue Hen Staffing, t/a BesTemps of Seaford, has recently welcomed back Charlene Lewis as a staffing coordinator.

Lewis originally started with BesTemps in the Salisbury corporate office in June Lewis 2004. After a move to North Carolina in June 2007, she recently returned to the Delmarva Peninsula and was recruited to the Seaford BesTemps office.

Lewis’ position requires her to work in a joint effort with six BesTemps branches in Maryland, Delaware and North Carolina to support their business and sales efforts. She serves as a liaison between the company’s major and high volume clients ensuring all their staffing needs are met.

She serves as company representative to area businesses and the Seaford Chamber of Commerce.

Mom & Dad’s Night Out

The Brick Hotel on the Circle in Georgetown hosts Mom & Dad’s Night Out on the fourth Saturday of every month at 6 p.m.

Children ages 2-10 dine (from a special Little Brickster $8 menu) in a private dining room supervised by staff, and for two hours will have dinner, do crafts, watch movies and play games while Mom and Dad enjoy an evening of fine dining, just outside the door. Cost is a minimum 25% gratuity to Mom and Dad’s meal.

The next Mom & Dad’s Night Out is Saturday, April 24. Advance reservations

are required and can be made by calling The Brick Hotel Restaurant & Tavern, located at 18 The Circle in Georgetown, at 856-1836.

Bar management course offered

Acquire the skills necessary to obtain employment as a bar manager in a course offered at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Participants will learn how to manage liquor supplies; hire, fire and schedule employees; plan marketing strategies; deal with vendors; and find entertainment.

Course will also cover public relations, food service and local/state ordinances and laws that apply to establishments.

Course instructor Juliet McCreary has been employed as a professional facilities manager for bars and restaurants since 1996.

Classes will be held on Mondays, April 12 to May 17, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Students who successfully complete this sixsession course will receive a certificate of completion.

Graduates can use their training to obtain employment in the restaurant/hospitality field or add to their existing skills in the hospitality field.

For more information or to sign up, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.

Ag Guide signs available

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has announced that farmers

are now able to purchase Ag Guide signs from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT). These signs will help farmers and agribusinesses attract and direct visitors to agritourism destinations such as UPick sites, on-farm markets, farmers’ markets and farm tour sites.

Ag Guide signs may be purchased by farmers who meet eligibility requirements determined by DDA and will be placed within State of Delaware rights-of-way according to guidelines jointly developed by DDA and DELDOT. Applications to purchase Ag Guide signs may be found online (www.dda.delaware.gov) under Hot Topics or you may call Lisa Falconetti at 302-698-4500.

Delmarva Power awards $10,000

Teachers from 24 schools in Maryland and Delaware have money to spend on energy-related lessons thanks to Delmarva Power.

The utility company recently awarded $10,338 in grants to support school projects that focus on issues such as energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy and several other topics.

The grant money can be used toward purchasing materials, conducting special lessons and implementing special classroom projects that are not typically supported by school funding.

Grant applications were made available to teachers in Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware and 10 counties in Maryland.

Delmarva Power has awarded approximately $198,000 in grant money to local schools for energy-related projects over the last 20 years.

A grant was awarded to the following area school: Kathy Desautels, Blades Elementary, Program: Recycling Kids.

Road to Recovery clinics

The Delaware District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) is conducting a series of clinics to help small business owners access resources and prepare for the economic recovery.

The SBA Road to Recovery Clinics will be held on Tuesday, April 13 at the Millsboro Civic Center in Millsboro, and on Friday, April 23 at Delaware Technical and Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event is free, but registration is required. Business owners should email their names and business contact information to James Provo at james.provo@sba.gov and identify which event they are attending.

For more information, call Provo at the SBA Delaware District Office at 302573-6294, ext. 221, or visit their website, www.sba.gov/de.

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In time of greatest need, firemen are like family

By James Diehl

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hristmas Eve 1989 is a day Alan Schweitzer will never, ever forget.

Watching his wife slip into a demoralizing coma was accompanied by a feeling of total helplessness and sorrow – he realized at that point that he couldn’t do anything else on his own; he needed help.

He knew just who to call, and he was anything but disappointed when his friends from the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department picked up on the other end of the telephone.

It may have been Christmas Eve, there may have been a snowstorm outside and the men may have had families at home ready to celebrate the holiday, but none of that mattered just then. A fellow fireman was in need, and they had to get the job done.

“What they did for me that night was beyond expression,” says Schweitzer, whose wife needed immediate ambulance transportation from Dover to Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore. “To me, that was the ultimate sign of friendship and caring. Those guys became family to me after that.”

A few days before Christmas that year, Jennifer Schweitzer came down with a sudden case of spinal meningitis with encephalitis – it caused sudden and dramatic changes in her behavior and altered not only her life, but also the lives of her loved ones.

She was rushed to the hospital, but the pressure on her brain progressively became worse and eventually led to a three-and-a-half month coma. Her husband had just joined the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and he quickly learned how loyal firemen in southern Delaware are to one another.

“Everybody pitched in. They wanted to make sure I had somebody to talk to; it gave me an outlet,” says Schweitzer, a 1973 graduate of Laurel High School and a long-time member of the fire department.

“In my job with the fire department, I saw people at their worst. But now I was experiencing it firsthand; it was tough.”

What Schweitzer witnessed that night at Kent General Hospital in Dover made his commitment to help others even stronger.

He had already signed up to work on the fire department’s ambulance crew a few months earlier at the prodding of friends, but this experience, this difficult time in his life, renewed his passion for community service.

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Born in Indiana, Schweitzer spent most of his boyhood years in Ohio. As a high school senior in 1972, he moved to the Laurel area when his father was transferred to the Millsboro branch of National Cash Register.

As a fan and prospective future student of Ohio State University, the thought of moving to tiny Delaware was initially quite troublesome for Schweitzer. He soon learned, however, what many in Sussex County have known for years – living here is not like living anywhere else in the world.

“I just fell in love with it here. I was pretty apprehensive about going to a new school, but I made all kinds of friends and really felt very comfortable here,” he says.

“I’ve considered Delaware my home ever since.”

After graduating from high school, attending Delaware State College and later marrying his high school sweetheart, Schweitzer bought a home in Laurel and settled down.

Then in 1989, his friends “coerced” him into joining the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, and he’s been giving back to the community ever since.

“Some of my friends who I went to school with were in the fire company and they kept saying that since I worked here and I lived here, that I should be in the fire company,” Schweitzer remembers. “For a couple of months, they kept dropping off applications until one day they said they weren’t leaving until I filled one out.”

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Alan Schweitzer moved to Laurel as a high school senior in 1972 and, aside from a short stint in Dover, has remained in town ever since. He was the assistant fire chief for the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department from 2006-2009 and was named the Sussex County Ambulance Captain of the Year in 1995.

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rescue captain with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department.

He enjoyed the real-life situations and having the ability to help people who genuinely needed it. Soon after, he was the one who needed help, and the tables were turned.

Jennifer Schweitzer was in the hospital for nearly a year undergoing extensive rehabilitation, basically learning how to redo much of what she had learned decades earlier as a child.

Through it all, the men and women of the fire department were never far away.

“Sometimes, I’d come home from work and there would be a basket of food sitting on our porch,” says Schweitzer, who was also raising a young daughter at the time.

“They even put on a big benefit and raised about $15,000 to help us out.”

Since those troubling days in 1989 and 1990, Schweitzer has responded to more than 1,000 ambulance calls in and around Laurel. He was also named the Sussex County Ambulance Captain of the Year in 1995.

In those 20 years of service, he’s seen fatal car accidents, horrific fires and dozens of cardiac arrests. He’s even delivered babies and held people’s hands in their final moments of life.

The days he spends working as a paramedic in Ocean City, Md., are paid, but the hundreds of hours he’s spent in an ambulance in his adopted hometown of Laurel have been strictly volunteer.

He loves what he does, and it shows in the commitment and passion he has for his work. Some days, obviously, are more dif-

ficult than others.

“I’ve been involved with several fatalities, but probably the hardest one I’ve had was going to a call where this family had kids who all slept in one bed, including an infant,” Schweitzer recalls.

“An 8-year-old child rolled over in his sleep and smothered the baby. I just kept thinking how hard it must have been for that child growing up with that memory.”

Through some of the job’s tougher moments, maintaining a clear and level head is something that’s easier said than done.

But it has to be that way, less the situation be made even worse.

Schweitzer focuses on his training when things become a bit too much to handle.

The time for grieving or venting can come later, and it often does.

“I remember we had a motor vehicle accident on the highway one time where the whole family was killed,” Schweitzer recalls. “We finished up about 8 in the morning and we had a cleanup day at Old Christ Church that same day. It was probably about 1 o’clock and I was raking leaves when all of a sudden I just started bawling like a baby. It was just so overwhelming.”

Schweitzer has witnessed more tough situations than he cares to remember, but he tries to focus on the fact that he’s there to help in whatever way he can. His expertise is needed, and he’s there to do his job.

There are other moments, however, where he’s forced to just stand back and catch his breath, while trying not to chuckle and maintaining his professionalism as best as he can.

Times like the day he was called to a

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The new deadline extended eligibility to taxpayers who have a binding contract to purchase a home before May 1, 2010, and who close on the home before July 1, 2010. Taxpayers who are long-time residents of the same home are also eligible for a credit of up to $6,500 if they purchase a new principal residence by this deadline.

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First-time homebuyers who purchased a home in 2009 could claim the credit on either a 2008 tax return, due April 15, 2009, or a 2009 tax return, due April 15, 2010.

home in Laurel for a reported cardiac arrest.

It was anything but.

“We walked into the room and there was this poor woman who’s husband was on top of her doing chest compressions and she was just screaming her head off,” says Schweitzer. “Apparently, she had been in a real deep sleep and he thought she had died. She was yelling ‘stop, stop, stop’ but he really thought he was doing something right.

“Sometimes you get aggravated that you get called out on something like that, but you have to remember that it’s a real emergency to them and you have to remain professional through the whole thing.

When you’re done, that’s the time to laugh about it.”

In addition to his work with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Schweitzer has also given 13 years of his life to the Girl Scouts of America, has been a member of the Lion’s Club and has volunteered with the Laurel School District.

He was also the assistant fire chief in Laurel from 2006-2009 and has been very involved with St. Phillips Episcopal Church, volunteering as a lay reader, with the Sunday School program, with the youth group and in the nursery.

He’s also given a sermon from time to time and generally helps out the church in whatever way he can.

“St. Phillips has been a big part of my life and it’s because everybody there is family,” Schweitzer says. “Some churches, you just go there and sit down. But at St. Phillips, we see each other and try to help each other out whenever we can. Every-

thing about the church is special, but the biggest asset is probably its members.”

Schweitzer spends most of his time these days either running his home-based accounting business or working as a paramedic in the municipality of Ocean City, Md. But he’s also known to still jump on an ambulance call from time to time for the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department.

“I still love it here in Laurel and I hope we can get it back to a thriving town like it used to be,” he says. “I see the town kind of declining now and that breaks my heart.”

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This year’s activities take place from April 5-11, and Verizon Wireless encourages consumers to visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store or to use a free mailing label available online to recycle their old wireless phones, batteries and accessories.

All phone donations to Verizon Wireless support HopeLine, the company’s long-running phone recycling and reuse program that benefits victims of domestic violence and supports prevention and awareness efforts. In April 2009, consumers donated more than 90,000 wireless phones to HopeLine. Thousands of the refurbished phones are distributed to domestic violence shelters to be used by victims as they create safety plans and rebuild their lives.

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Doctors are honored at Nanticoke Hospital

By Lynn R. Parks

The staff of Harry A Lehman, III, MD, PA is celebrating a 5-2-1-Almost None Day in the office. Pictured (first row) are Amy Calloway, Dr. Lehman, Lisa Yoder (second row) Jody Cyr, Michelle Reid, Kendra Schlabach, Kim Reed and Tammy Shockley.

Dr. Harry Lehman’s staff ready for Annual Community Walk, April 17 Dr. Lehman’s office is getting prepped for the “Spring into Health Community Walk” on Saturday, April 17.

The 4th Annual Community Walk is a joint effort between the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition and the towns of Seaford, Laurel, Bridgeville, Georgetown and Lewes.

This year’s theme is Get Out, Get Moving and Get Healthy. The walk will highlight Delaware’s State Parks and local parks as a great place to get outside and be physically active. Learn about the Trail Challenge and the 5-2-1-Almost None program, which promotes prevention of childhood obesity by encouraging daily; 5 fruits or vegetables, less than 2 hours of screen time, 1 hour of exercise and Almost None of the sugary drinks like soda or energy drinks.

There is no cost for walking. The first 100 children at each site will receive a free T-shirt for participating.

The walks occur simultaneously in all five towns at the following locations: Seaford High School Athletic Complex Track - 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk

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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.

Activities include: cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent, live and Chinese auctions, and a 50/50 raffle.

Join the fun and help support people with disabilities in the local community. Call 628-9000 for registration or tickets.

Doctors’ Day is celebrated throughout the United States every year on March 30. This year, in addition to its traditional Doctors’ Day breakfast and lunch, Nanticoke Health Services handed out awards to four of its affiliated doctors. The ceremony was held right after the lunch in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

“Doctors aren’t always appreciated for all that they do,” said Natasha Snead, Nanticoke medical staff officer and organizer of the awards ceremony. “They have families and kids and they still come into the hospital and give of their time.”

And much of that time is donated. “If they serve on a committee or on a department board, they aren’t paid for that,” said medical staff president Dr. Harry Anthony, who has a family practice in Georgetown.

Awardees were doctors Robert Ferber, Joseph Kim, Jose Barriocanal and Mark Granada. “We are very proud of all of you, of the results of all that you do and of the care that you give,” said Nanticoke CEO Steve Rose. “We appreciate that you have the overall welfare of the community in interest.”

Ferber, an internist with a practice in Seaford, received the physician leadership award. He started the Nanticoke hospitalist program, through which doctors exclusively tend to patients at the hospital.

That program “is wonderful,” Anthony said. “It has improved the overall health care in this institution.”

In announcing the award, Anthony said that Ferber “is always willing to step up and help out where needed.” He added, “He works day in and day out to improve the care that we give here.”

Kim, who has a family practice in Laurel, was given the physician innovation award.

“He is a relatively new physician here and he has shown us new ways of dealing with old problems,” including using technology to communicate with patients, Anthony said. “He is surely one of the future leaders of the medical staff.”

Barriocanal and Granada received physician service commitment awards. Barriocanal, a Seaford urologist, “practices in a very quiet way,” said Joaquin Cabrera, Seaford obstetrician and gynecologist and president-elect of the medical staff. “But he is always available to the medical staff and is always willing to help out. Patients appreciate the care that he gives them and he deserves tremendous recognition for all the years he has been involved with the staff.”

Granada also is a quiet man, Cabrera said. But the Seaford pulmonologist “at the same time is a leader and has always been available for whoever needed him,” he added.

“He is always somebody I can trust to have interesting conversation as well as to be informed about medicine.”

Anthony said that he, Cabrera and Snead selected the winners for the awards.

“First we decided on our categories and then it was easy,” he said. “Certain names just rose right to the surface.”

Anthony and Snead agreed that the awards ceremony will probably become an annual event. “I believe that it was wellreceived,” Snead said.

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Shoe boxes bring God’s love to the kids of Ecuador

By Dawn Wallace

Operation Christmas Child, Delmar Area Coordinator

How wonderful it is to have you partner with me for this fabulous journey. I saw Heaven’s joy in action; on the front lines like a soldier for Christ, running this amazing race for winning souls, as I imitated a farmer planting seeds for the mighty kingdom of God. To even get to Ecuador was quite a task, as a few of you have seen over the past few months, but all glory and praise to God, because He knew what needed to be done through my own spiritual growth to be His willing and obedient servant.

When I saw the overwhelming poverty throughout the country, and then reflected back on what I considered as a sacrifice for this trip, I am humbled that God could even use me. I participated in six shoebox distributions in the cities of Manta and Portaveijo, Ecuador. At each location, witnessing the lack of stuff, I also saw the fullness of heart and love of these people for Christ.

At a few sites, small shack huts or bare store front rooms were used as churches.

The children had been challenged to bring at least one unchurched friend. The churches were packed wall to wall, front to back with kids. The pastors and children’s church leaders at the places were so devoted to these children seeing Jesus, and I got to be Jesus in action for these kids.

Oh how my soul aches that the children in our own communities have the burn in their hearts. With each shoebox handed out, the children also received a booklet called “The Greatest Gift of All.” As the children sat holding their shoeboxes, waiting for all the hundreds of other kids to receive their boxes, it was awesome to watch the kids reading the book.

They would talk to their friends, point to the pictures, flip the pages and read more about our Savior Jesus Christ.

How can I express the joy that comes from sitting with the children, watching them open their very own special box, and then share with them Jesus te ama.

Hearing an 8-year-old sing in his native tongue, “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” falling to his knees in praise and worship, and sharing that he wants to be a pastor when he grows up, is an awesome thing. The kingdom of God truly does belong to these little lambs.

As the church leaders and parents were

Dawn Wallace, Operation Christmas Child, Delmar Area coordinator, with one of the children.

encouraged by our group, we were doubly blessed as their faithfulness encouraged what we do here locally. Each and every shoebox that we pack is another gospel opportunity.

Romans 10:14-15 was fulfilled right before my very eyes; not always by me or those on my team, but by the dedication of those leaders that have been trained by Operation Christmas Child to work locally with the children and churches.

Finally, my witness would not be complete if I failed to mention what seemed to be the grand finale.

Operation Christmas Child is working to train Christian leaders in the jungles of Ecuador, including the Waoroni tribe which was the focal point of the movie “End of the Spear.”

I had the rare opportunity to see Micayne and his wife and grandson (a pastor) come to us to receive 400 shoeboxes to take back to the jungle to witness Jesus te ama to this now growing indigenous tribal community.

Micayne shared his story of how he helped participate in the murder of five missionaries 50 years ago on a sandbar on the river near where they lived.

This is truly a living testimony of God’s redemptive grace.

Never would I have imagined being a witness to this testimony, and knowing

The children of Ecuador receive their shoe boxes which are filled with God’s love from Operation Christmas Child.

Some of the children with their shoe boxes. In some areas, small shack huts or bare storefront rooms are used as churches.

that this man is not only living daily for the advancement of God’s kingdom, but working as our counterpart on the receiving side of this awesome shoebox ministry.

Next time someone asks you about this

ministry called Operation Christmas Child, I hope you can answer that it is so much more than toys in a box; it’s the living testimony of God’s redeeming power, grace and love.

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Laurel mayor shares status of town with chamber of commerce

By Tony E. Windsor In a time of bleak financial forecasts and altered capital projects, Laurel’s mayor visited the town’s Chamber of Commerce with an overview of positive growth potential in the community.

During a recent Laurel Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting, Mayor John Shwed was the group’s guest speaker. He told the audience that the business community plays a crucial role in the vision of the future for the town, especially as it pertains to the economy.

Shwed said as Laurel government tries to grow the town’s assets it is careful to preserve the small town lifestyle that makes the community so special. However, citing the fact that Laurel has one of the highest area tax rates, Shwed said it is important to work to “stabilize” taxes and not increase; however, if increased “not by much.”

Laurel tax payers pay $1.90 per $100 assessed property value. Considering the median family income in Laurel is $28,000, Shwed said there are not a lot of families earning a great deal of money. “We need to generate new revenue; perhaps in new service fees or taxes. However, if some of the more recent annexations come into fruition, it will be good for businesses and the overall community.”

Shwed then gave an overview of projects slated for development in Laurel.

• Village Brooke West on Sussex 468, proposes 360 homes on 80 acres • Village Brooke East on Delaware 9, proposes 284 homes on 78 acres • Village Brooke North on US 13, near the former US 13 Drive-In and Utz Potato Chip facility, is looking at as much as 2,000 homes and 500,000 square feet of retail on 340 acres. The plan, according to developers, is to have full build out in 15 years.

• There is 160 acres of land available for development on US 13, north of The Car Store, owned by the David Horsey family.

• Also on US 13 and Sussex 468 is 18 acres known as the Vanderslice property.

Plans call for constructing a shopping center consisting of a 34,800 square foot retail building; 28,600 square foot retail building; 11,200 square foot retail building; 8,896 square foot retail building, 6,000 square foot building; and a 2,400 square foot bank building.

• Land in the area of US 13 and Delaware 9 is being slated for development that includes a new Royal Farms Store.

That area also has Bargain Bill’s complex which has 21 acres available. Shwed said he sees the intersection of US 13 and Delaware 9 to be for Laurel what the WalMart intersection was for Seaford.

• Also, along US 13, Rite Aid Pharmacy is planning a new store near the Watermelon Auction Block and the Doug Whaley property which is 18 acres on US 13 and has been annexed into the town as residential and commercial zoning.

• He said there have also been annexation requests to the town from US 13 businesses including Shady Acres Mobile Home Park, O’Neal’s Antiques and the Stone Creek Business Park.

On the west side of town Shwed said the town has been able to benefit from the upgrade of the Waste Water Treatment facility which is slated to meet all federal EPA requirements for the next 15 years.

Just a short distance from the plant is the proposed development of the former Broad Creek Campgrounds. This project proposes 270 housing units on 53 acres.

Shwed said he is also optimistic about operations at the new EMECA/SP USA manufacturing facility on 10th Street. He said currently the operation has fallen victim to the economic downturn, but feels it will come back in the near future. The facility employs 50 people. He shared the fact that economics have resulted in the town temporarily declining to partner in a streetscape project with the Delaware Department of Transportation. The project would upgrade the aesthetics in the downtown area of Laurel, but at a matching cost to the town of about $120,000.

Shwed also commented on the positive additions to the downtown Laurel area of such commercial enterprises as the Value Furniture Store and Bryan’s Bowling Center. There are also plans for a new townhouse project located along Central Avenue across from Laurel High School which will add 39 new townhomes next to the current senior housing complex.

Other areas of development include continued efforts by the town to complete the Greenway Project along the Broad Creek.

The Greenway runs along Janosik Park and across the area traditionally used for the July 4th event. The town seeks to finish the project by extending the Greenway to the railroad tracks near Poplar Street once money becomes available.

Shwed commented on the long standing plans for a boat ramp at Laurel River Park.

He said this is now more than a vision and the boat ramp is on its way to fruition after some slow downs in construction during the recent severe winter weather. He also said plans still continue to one day have a skateboard park in Laurel. Though fundraising has been put on hold, the lot designated for the park is currently identified by a sign and is located in the Lion’s Club complex near Laurel Middle School.

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Another project that will continue once funds become available is the transformation of the corner lot at the Five Points intersection. This is designated to be a “Gateway Park” that will greet travelers at the north entrance to town. The town is also working with the Laurel Historical Society on projects to restore the former Train Station into a museum, as well as renovation work to the historic Studley House.

Other positive points made by Shwed included the town’s efforts to make necessary water supply upgrades throughout the community. This includes the installation of new water valves which help to isolate smaller portions of the town during water line repairs. The town has received $1.1 million in grant money for the project.

Other water improvements include a multi-phase project to replace antiquated water lines and install larger lines and improve pressure along West Street and the 4th, 5th and 6th street areas. This is being done with a $2.5 million no interest loan from the Delaware State Office of Drinking Water. The water is slated to be completed sometime in May, according to Shwed.

There is also a proposed project to get water and sewer utilities out to US 13 to improve the opportunities for the development of Laurel’s part of the US 13 corridor.

“DNREC (Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control) wants water and sewer out to the highway, so we have been working with the USDA (United State Department of Agriculture) on this project. We do not want water and sewer to be an issue when businesses make a decision to locate along US 13 and we are in the running with our four sister communities (Seaford, Bridgeville, Greenwood and Delmar),” Shwed said. Shwed refers to the town’s official application for federal Economic Development Administration funds; a part of the economic stimulus package. Laurel has made application to the federal government for help with a $19.2 million infrastructure project that will bring water and sewer to US 13.

The town qualifies for as much as 60 percent of the project funding from the federal government due to its economic status.

The town hopes to partner with commercial property owners to help raise the necessary funds to bring the project to life.

Shwed expressed appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for its 15-year tradition of sponsoring the annual July 4th community event. He told the chamber that the town is working to maintain the annual event and is working with community volunteers to help piece the event together.

Shwed expressed his longtime support of a

project to develop a southern truck bypass to help eliminate the transport of heavy tractor-trailer trucks using Market Street as a route to areas outside of town.

“Given the Chamber now has offices on Market Street I am sure you can attest to just how many of these trucks travel along the road,” he said. “I am absolutely not against truckers, but we are working with Del DOT to try and get the trucks out of the downtown area. I would encourage any of you who may see Sen. [Robert] Venables or Rep [Biff] Lee to let them know you support this project.”

Former Mayor Richard Small, a Chamber member, asked Shwed if there has been any word from the state regarding the proposed work to the Mill Dam. In February 2009, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources had appeared before the Laurel Mayor and Council to share information about new upgrades at Records Pond Dam. The project is part of the state’s Dam Safety Law, which was adopted in 2005. The dam falls under the state’s criteria as a high-level hazard should a major storm deteriorate the dam or cause a failure.

The upgrades were scheduled to strengthen the middle of the dam, but not create any changes to the spillway. Trees near the dam will be taken down and will not be replaced because of the potential damage of tree roots to the dam structure.

The state expressed plans to drive steel sheet pilings along the sides of the dam and cover with concrete. These are expected to raise four-feet over the level of the dam and strengthen the integrity of the dam. The changes are not expected to change the level of the road or make it any wider. A large contingency of Laurel area citizens protested DNREC’s proposal to place 10-feet high sheet pilings along the Mill Dam saying it would be a distraction to the beauty of the area. DNREC officials said they understood the concerns and would come back to the town with revised plans. Shwed said since the time of the meeting he has “heard absolutely nothing” from DNREC. Closing out his presentation before the Chamber, Shwed encouraged patience as the town deals with current economic challenges. “We will not increase taxes this year and as Mayor I will fight to keep things that way. However, I am not sure I can hold that next year. I ask for patience and collective help as we face these issues.”

Shwed went on to say that the business community is a major player in the town’s economy. “All boats are lifted by a rising tide and as you (businesses) do well everyone else does well. I certainly wish you all well,” he said.

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Police Journal Soda bottle bombs found

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Delaware State Police EOD unit are investigating an incident involving “Soda Bottle Bombs” found on Monday April 5, at approximately 4 p.m.

The “Soda Bottle Bombs” were found in the pool area of the Village of Five Points West Development, Lewes. They were rendered safe and taken as evidence for further investigation.

Anyone with information should contact the Sussex County Division of the State Fire Marshal, 856-5600 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-TIP-3333.

Anyone observing or finding “Soda Bottle Bombs” should stay away and notify 911 immediately.

Police end drug investigation

On March 30 at 10:05 a.m., Seaford Police executed search warrants at a residence in the 100 block of Cannon Street and the 200 block of Bradford Street. This stems from a three month long investigation by the Seaford Police Departments Criminal Investigations Division and Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Unit into the sale of illegal narcotics. Recovered and seized in the search was approximately 121 grams of marijuana, a quantity of oxycodone, one handgun and ammunition, drug paraphernalia items and money.

The following defendants were arraigned at Court #4 in Seaford and committed to the Department of Corrections pending a preliminary hearing at a later date.

Elizabeth H. Jones, 40, of Seaford, was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of ammunition by person prohibited, maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was held on $2,200 secured bond.

A juvenile male, 15, of Seaford, was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of a firearm by person prohibited, possession of ammunition by person prohibited, unlawful possession of oxycodone, maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substance, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, tampering with evidence, possession of marijuana and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was

held on $41,000 secured bond.

Jakeen S. West, 23, of Seaford, was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substance, possession of marijuana and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held on $15,000 secured bond.

Thomas W. Lecates, 23, of Blades, was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held on $9,500 secured bond.

Keith K. Davis, 25, of Seaford, was charged with maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with evidence. He was held on $12,500 secured bond.

Police search for suspect

The Laurel Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Scott Thompson who is wanted for first degree robbery in connection with the Craigslist robbery that occurred on March 29 in Wexford Village.

The victim answered an ad on Craigslist for a car and was instructed to respond to Wexford Village to see the vehicle. Once the victim arrived, he was met by two black males. The Thompson suspects were able to get an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing.

Anyone with information on Thompson’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Laurel Police Department at 875-2244.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on either of the robberies is asked to contact the Laurel Police Department at 875-2244 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on the web at www.tipsubmit.com. You can remain anonymous.

Police recover weapons, ATV

Delaware State Police arrested a 22-year-old Bridgeville man after a month long drug investigation which resulted in

the seizure of several hand guns.

Troopers conducted an investigation on Joshua A. Smith, Bridgeville, after he became the focus of their investigation as a large distributor of marijuana in Sussex County. During the investigation, Smith was stopped as he was attempting to flee from a storage space he rented on Cannon Drive, south of Bridgeville. Troopers were about to execute a search warrant on the facility when Smith arrived. Troopers recovered a small amount of marijuana from the storage facility and the car he was driving.

Troopers searched Smith’s Wesley Church Road residence where they seized additional marijuana, paraphernalia and three handguns.

Smith was charged with maintaining a dwelling, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of drug paraphernalia. Smith was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $38,000.

During the investigation, troopers observed an ATV and a second vehicle pulling into the storage facility located on Cannon Drive. As the troopers approached the ATV and car, both vehicles sped off.

Troopers were able to stop the car which was operated by Justin Dorey, 23, of Seaford. The ATV eluded troopers and fled the scene.

Troopers were able to trace the ATV back to Alexander Bechtel, 21, of Seaford, and later took him into custody at his residence.

The ATV, which was recovered in the area of Bechtel’s home, was found to be stolen. Troopers conducted a search on Bechtel’s home and recovered a rifle and shotgun.

Bechtel was charged with possession of a fire arm by a person prohibited, receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, conspiracy and reckless driving. He was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $9,501 bail.

Dorey was charged with second degree conspiracy, reckless endangering, resisting arrest and driving during suspension.

Woman killed in car crash

Delaware State Police is investigating a single car crash that occurred on Sunday, April 4 at 2:40 a.m., and killed Kortney Lynn Rose, 20, of Dagsboro.

The crash happened on Vine Creek

Road, east of Dagsboro, when a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT, operated by Jessica A. Forbes, 23, of Frankford, was eastbound on Vine Creek Road approaching the intersection of Dogwoods Acres Road.

It appears that Forbes and her front seat passenger, Rose, were involved in a dispute at which time Rose opened the right side passenger door and attempted to leap from the moving vehicle.

Forbes then pulled Rose back into the vehicle, at which time according to Forbes, Rose grabbed the steering wheel and pulled it to the right causing Forbes to lose control of the car. The vehicle exited the south edge of roadway striking a utility pole with the right side of car.

Evidence at the scene of the crash was indicative of the passenger side door being open at the time of collision. Rose, who was not wearing her seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

Attempted murder suspect arrested

Delaware State Police have arrested a 20-year-old Seaford man after he eluded capture for over a month.

Troopers arrested Maurice Antonio Handy Jr. on March 31, not far from the crime scene. The suspect assaulted a 30-year-old woman after he broke into her home in Mobile Gardens on Feb. 26.

The victim and the suspect have an ongoing dispute over Handy money as Handy had stolen cash and credit cards from the victim in the past.

Troopers following up on leads came upon Handy in a residence located in the Mobile Gardens Mobile Home Park in Seaford. He was taken into custody without incident.

During the course of the investigation, troopers also linked Handy to two burglaries which occurred in Sussex County.

He was subsequently charged with attempted murder and two counts of burglary.

He was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $101,000.

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Doing the Towns Together

Writing workshop at the library

The Laurel Public Library invites writers of all skill levels to a Writing Workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, in the Carpenter Community Room, to practice their writing skills in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

The focus of the workshop is to provide a place and opportunity for people to have fun with their writing and to explore different techniques with LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS other writing enthusiasts.

This workshop will be facilitated by Michael Sarah Marie TriviTS • 875-3672 Blaine, a local writer who has experience in teachSeems it just couldn’t wait for Those of us who have known ing, writing and leading writing workshops. Blaine is an actively published poet and teaches in a local a reprieve from Winter so Spring Tom most of our lives are so is bustin’ out all over —and proud of him. He truly represents high school and at Del Tech. He was the founding

“ain’t” it beautiful?!

Bill and Becky Brittingham of Delmar spent the last several weeks in Wynantskill, N.Y. awaiting the occasion of the birth of their second grandchild.

Now, parents, Kim and Derek Lane, are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a daughter, Jocelyn Eva Lane, on March 12. Her (nearly) three year old brother, Griffin, could hardly wait to welcome her home. Now, undoubtedly, Bill and Becky will be frequent visitors to the state of New York.

I received a call last week from Molly Collins who wanted me to know that she has a new great grandchild. Jadeyn Leigh Collins was born on March 9 at Beebe Hospital, weighing seven pounds 11 ounces.

Her parents are Jamie Cropper and Jared Collins. Her maternal grandparents are Terry and David Cropper, step-grandfather, Eddie Dukes, and the paternal grand parents are Stanley and Terry Collins.

Helen Skjoldager of Laurel (the Portsville area) in conversing with me recently imparted this, “I just can’t wait to see my great grandson, David Walters, pitch for the Delmarva Shore Birds home game on April 15 at Perdue stadium in Salisbury.”

I know she is excited about this and hope she gets a good seat!

As the Laurel class of ‘60 prepares with periodic meetings for their 50th class reunion in June, they wish to inform anyone who was a member of that class from freshman to senior years and perhaps, for some reason, did not finish those years, that they are welcome to attend the reunion.

For more information concerning this, call Carolyn Calio at 8753770.

Tom Thomas, 1974 graduate of Laurel High School, is being promoted from Colonel to Brigadier General of the Delaware Air National Guard on April 17. Tom is Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Defense Information Systems Agency.

the best of our town, as he and his family have worked hard and sacrificed a great deal for him to reach this goal. Congratulations to Tom!

editor of the Delmarva Review and is co-editor of the online Delaware Poetry Review as well as a 2006 Delaware Fellowship of the Arts recipient in the field of Poetry.

Writing activities will focus on short exercises designed to help writers generate topics. Participants will leave the workshop with rough writings and ideas that can be later polished into substantial works.

Participants may write poetry, prose, songs, memoirs, novels, fiction, non-fiction, or even start short stories. Bring the writing tool that is most comfortable for you — paper and pencil, computer or whatever. It can be fun for ages 18 and older.

For more information, call 875-3184 or email normajean.fowler@lib.de.us.

The Laurel Historical Society would like to thank the Laurel Saddle Friends for the use of their club and grounds for their wonderful lunch on the day of the Road Rally.

They would also like to thank the following businesses for their donations: Carey’s Inc., A & K Enterprises, Sandy’s Hair Styling, Bryan’s Bowling, Bethel Market, W. C. Littleton and Manlove Auto Parts. A big thanks to all.

Recent visitors to Laurel were Steve and Wendy Adams of Elgin, S.C. spending some time with Steve’s Aunt, Marie Adams.

A very special happy birthday wish and wishes for many more to my granddaughter, Lindsay Trivits, as she celebrates 23 great years on April 11. Love ‘ya, honey!

Wishes for a speedy recovery from a recent illness go to Ralph Skjoldager.

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: Anna Blanchfield and Clinicle L. Bullis, Jr. We continue with prayers for our service men and women and friends who are ill: Rita Brex (PRMC), Debbie Carter, Elaine Banks, Rita Baker, Hazel Brumbley, Becky Rementer, Shirley Crenshaw, Mary Wilson, Walt Dorman, Dot Murphy, June Benson Powell, Conner Niblett, Hattie Puckham, Geraldine Taylor, Calvin Hearn, Jean Henry, Jean Foskey, Robert Truitt, Betty Chandler, Susan Levredge, Byrd Whaley and Fred Sullivan.

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State receives federal disaster declaration for two winter storms On March 31, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to Delaware to help the state and communities recover from the severe winter storms that occurred in February.

President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the state which triggers the release of federal funds.

“When these storms hit, state and local governments, with limited resources, answered the call to help clear the roads and provide emergency response – all at a significant cost,” said Governor Jack Markell.

The state, including all three counties, incurred severe storm damages and response expenses during and following back-to-back blizzards from Feb. 5 through Feb. 13.

A preliminary tally of costs to state and local governments for the February storms found at least $8.8 million in costs, with $6.7 million for snow removal alone.

The declaration allows Delaware to apply for FEMA Public Assistance funding which is available to the state, local governments and certain nonprofit organizations for emergency work and for the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.

The state and all three counties are designated as eligible applicants in the disaster declaration.

The state and counties can also apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. This funding is available for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.

Delaware did not qualify for FEMA Individual Assistance (for individuals or households) due to not meeting the federal requirement for total estimated damages incurred in the period of the February severe snowstorms.

Delaware Emergency Management Agency, assisted by FEMA, will coordinate Applicants Briefings for state, local and private nonprofit officials to inform them of the assistance available and how to apply for it.

Eligible categories of storm related projects and a schedule of briefings will be announced as soon as dates and locations are determined.

In requesting the major federal disaster declaration, Delaware estimated snow-

related costs at more than $8.8 million.

With the declaration issued, the state and FEMA will review and validate documentation of eligible applicants, including scope of work and cost to carry out the work.

Assistance for the state, affected local governments and other eligible applicants can include payment of 75% of the eligible costs for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged in the February storms.

Briefings scheduled Briefings are scheduled in all three counties and the City of Wilmington for potential applicants for Federal Public Assistance.

Potential applicants may attend a briefing in any of the locations, regardless of location of office or agency. The schedules of local briefings are as follows: 2 p.m., Monday, April 12 University of Delaware Elbert N. & Ann V. Carvel Research & Education Center Meeting Room #3 16483 County Seat Highway Georgetown 6 p.m., Monday, April 12 University of Delaware Elbert N. & Ann V. Carvel Research & Education Center Meeting Room #3 16483 County Seat Highway Georgetown

These applicants’ briefings are intended for local officials concerned with repair and replacement of public infrastructure, equipment and facilities damaged during and following the snow event Feb. 5 through Feb 11.

Also to be included in the informational briefings are explanation and guidance for officials and representatives of municipalities and public service agencies and some private nonprofit organizations that experienced excessive personnel time and equipment usage responding to the snow storms.

Individual property owners are not eligible for Federal Public Assistance.

For information, call Delaware Emergency Management Agency, 302-6593362.

Nanticoke Health Services Senior Vice President, Tom Brown, accepts a contribution check in the amount of $713.20 on behalf of The Pegeen and Samantha Brown Pediatric Fund at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital from students of St. John’s Preschool.

Children’s Tree benefits Nanticoke Health fund During the holiday season, Grotto’s Grand Slam hosted a parade of trees. St. John’s Preschool sponsored one of the trees, and through support of the community, the St. John’s tree received several hundred dollars in donations.

Decorated by the students of St. John’s Preschool, the “Children’s Tree” supporting “The Pegeen and Samantha Brown Pediatric Fund” at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, collected the most charitable contributions. All proceeds from the collection box placed under the preschool tree and support from Grotto Pizza directly benefits The Pegeen and Samantha Brown Pediatric Fund.

Nanticoke Health Services Senior Vice President, Tom Brown, accepted a contribution in the amount of $713.20 on behalf of The Pegeen and Samantha Brown Pediatric Fund and read to students of St. John’s Preschool, many of whom helped to decorate the tree.

The Pegeen and Samantha Brown Pediatric Fund was established in memory of

two special ladies in the community who were passionate about children.

The pediatric area in the emergency room at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is designed, with the help of The Pegeen and Samantha Brown Pediatric Fund, to make children feel comfortable in the event that an emergency visit to the hospital is needed. The newly renovated pediatrics unit, located on the hospital’s first floor, features a design and layout that is friendly for children, teens, young adults and their families.

Correction

In an article in last week’s Star, written by Tony Windsor, the name of the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club’s Seaford “Youth of the Year,” Charles Michel, was inadvertently misspelled. Also Michel’s high school grade point average was incorrectly listed in the article as 4.42. His high school GPA is 3.42. We apologize for these errors.

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Community Bulletin Board Booker Street Church Fundraiser

NHS dinner/auction

The Nanticoke Health Services dinner & auction planning committee of “crew members” is preparing for the 24th annual dinner and auction at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville on April 17. Proceeds benefit the Womens Health/Digital Mammography Services at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

For details, contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, ext. 2404 or morrisr@nanticoke.org.

Fundraiser at Friendly’s

X-Treme Dance Studio will be having a fundraiser at Friendly’s in Seaford on Thursday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. Come join us and support our girls performing at Six Flags Great Adventure.

DCHS Legacy Classic Golf Tourney

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.

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.

Pancake & sausage fundraiser

The Pastor’s Aide Committee will sponsor an all you can eat pancake and sausage fundraiser from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, at Applebee’s in Salisbury, Md. Cost is $7 per person. For details call Brandon Gale Sr. at 410-845-5991.

CHEER Golf Tournament

CHEER’s First Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 23, at Heritage Shores Golf Club, Bridgeville.

For more information, call Elizabeth Walls or John Argo at 856-5187.

Spicer Memorial Golf

The Chad Spicer Memorial Golf Tounament will be held June 17. Registration, 11 a.m.; shot gun start, 12:30 p.m.; event format: four-person scramble.

Enjoy a great day of golf and the opportunity to contribute to the trust fund for Officer Chad Spicer’s daughter, Aubrey Spicer.

To pre-register or for more information, call Stefanie Sirota at 337-9910 ext.

316 or e-mail HS Tournament@HeritageShoresGolf.com.

Scholarship Fundraiser

The Georgetown AARP chapter #5340 is holding a Scholarship fundraiser dinner on Monday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Roadhouse Steak Joint on Rt. 1, Rehoboth Beach. AARP greeters will be on hand from 5 to 8 p.m. Call Peggy at 856-3404 or Pat at 856-6178 for more information.

Celebrity Golf Classic

The Horsey Family Youth Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic will take place May 12-13 at Heritage Shores Golf and

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Class of 1965 Reunion

The SHS Class of 1965 Reunion Committee is busy planning their 45th class reunion later this fall.

The class is unable to find addresses for the following classmates: Luiz Bueno, Barry S. Cordrey, Tyronne Drummond, Barbara Frazier Burk, Roland Fraser, Faye Hayes Wright, Sherry Hoster, Irvin Johnson, Kenny Mullin, Linda Pierce Ragin, David Spencer, Barbara Thompson Savage, Ronald West and Pat Williams Honan.

If you have any information to share call Donna Hastings Angell at 629-8077 or email her at woodlandangell@hotmail. com.

AARP Annual Picnic

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 of Western Sussex County will have their annual “fun in the sun” day outing at Soroptimist Park in Seaford, across from the Methodist Manor House on Middleford Road.

For more information and to register, call Gladys Bonowicz, chapter president, at 875-1519. Deadline to register is May 6.

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.

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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.

Pre-registration is Saturday, April 17, from 9-11 a.m. You may also 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.

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• “Baby Bookworms,” an infant story time, is Monday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, call the Seaford Library at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

• “Toddler Tales,” a toddler story time, is Tuesday, April 13, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the Seaford Library at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford. lib.de.us.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting is Tuesday, April 13, at 6 p.m.

• “Lights, Camera, Action!” the Seaford Library and Cultural Center hosts “Movie Night” on Thursday, April 15, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the movie and refreshments; you take a seat and enjoy the show. For more information, call 6292524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

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

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

• The “Science and Religion” book discussion will meet at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, April 19, at 6 p.m.

For more information, call Rose Harrison at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford. lib.de.us.

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Commemorative bricks on sale

The Friends of the Seaford Library are holding a sale of commemorative bricks for display near the reading terrace at the new library.

The tax-deductable 4x8 inch bricks may be purchased for $100 each, and may be inscribed in honor of, in memory of or as a gift for friends, neighbors or relatives.

Proceeds will be donated to the library building fund. Order forms are available at the library.

Contact Friends President Peggy Boyd (536-1449) or Vice President Connie Halter (628-0554) for details.

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 8565239.

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 water trail.

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Delmar Alumni Banquet Ghost Tales Troop 90 breakfast

Boy Scouts, Troop 90 will hold an all you can eat pancake breakfast, including sausage, eggs and juice, for $5 on Saturday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Laurel Centenary UMC. Call ahead or delivery orders can be placed by calling 875-4156.

AARP Driving course

An AARP Driving course will be held at the Laurel Senior Center on Monday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. To register, call 875-2536.

Troop 90 Benefit Dance

The parents of Boy Scouts Troop 90 in Laurel are having a benefit dance on Friday, May 7, at the Laurel Fire Hall to raise money for a new trailer.

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 trip to Lehigh Valley for white water rafting. There will be light snacks, a silent auction and music by The Jones Boys.

American Legion Yard Sale

Laurel American Legion Auxiliary Unit #19 will hold its annual Indoor Yard/Bake Sale on Saturday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. No early birds.

Italian Night at the Fire Dept.

The Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary cordially invites you to attend their first Italian Night on April 17.

The buffet will be held at the fire hall on 205 W. Tenth Street, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple.

Children 10 and under are free. For tickets contact Ann at 875-4789 or Sandy at 875-2164.

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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.

Fire Department Parade

The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration parade will start at noon on Saturday, April 10. Original starting time was 1 p.m. The parade will be followed by an open house at the fire hall on Market Street. During the celebration, the department will also dedicate the new equipment storage building.

Delmar Library

The library will be a site for AARP Tax Preparation again this year every

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.

Cheerleading Clinic

The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council will sponsor a Cheerleading Clinic for girls in kindergarten thru fifth grade on Saturday, April 17, at Delmar Middle/High School, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Delmar High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad will be the instructors for the clinic. Activities include stretching, tumbling, arm movements, chants, dance and building skills.

Cost is $25 per girl. Bring a sweater or sweatshirt and wear comfortable pants and sneakers.

Also, bring a bag lunch and drink. Water will be provided.

Financial assistance is available. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to register for the camp.

For more details or to sign up, call Pat Lewis at 410-742-5107 or 1-800-3749811, ext. 26, or email plewis@cbgsc. org.

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Casino Night

Casino Night at the Delmar Fire Department is Saturday, April 10, from 7 p.m to 1 a.m. Games include blackjack, poker, money wheels and 50-50’s. Admission is $10. Must be 21 and older to enter.

Antiques Appraisal Fair

Are you interested in the value of a family heirloom or yard sale purchase?

Then come to the Friends of the Greenwood Library’s Antiques Appraisal Fair at noon on Saturday, April 10.

Tickets must be purchased for the appraisals, and the cost is $5 for one item, or $12 for three items.

Those who purchase appraisal tickets will have free admission to the event.

Tickets for the appraisals should be purchased in advance and are available at the Greenwood Library or through any member of the Friends of the Greenwood Library.

Those who would simply like to attend may purchase an admission ticket for $5, either in advance or at the door.

The program will be held at the Greenwood VFW Hall.

For more information, contact the Greenwood Library at 349-5309.

CHEER’s 36th anniversary

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center will be celebrating their 36th anniversary with a week-long celebration during the week of April 26-30.

Throughout the week, there will be special events, guests, games, raffles and door prizes.

The Cape Henlopen Gospel Choir will perform on Monday, April 26 and Leighton-Taylor will perform on Wednesday, April 28.

The public is welcome.

For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

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 the following Saturdays: April 17 and April 24.

These workshops 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 for each session (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 3495309.

MORNING STAR • APRIL 8 - 14, 2010

‘Vietnam Mailbag’ book signing

Award-winning author Nancy E. Lynch will be at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, for a presentation and book signing.

Anyone with any connection to those involved in the war in Vietnam will find this a rare opportunity to meet Lynch and obtain a signed copy of the book, a compilation of letters between our military and their families and friends, giving first-person insight into the experience of this historic conflict.

Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

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.

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 410-754-8681 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.

Emings BBQ at Delmar Wesleyan Delmar Wesleyan Church presents “Emings BBQ” on Saturday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets are $9.50 per person. Carryouts only.

For tickets, call 410-896-3600 and leave a message or call 875-1153.

Fried chicken buffet

Bethany Church at Lowes Crossing Roads, eight miles east of Laurel off Route 24, will have a Fried Chicken Buffet on Saturday, April 17, from 2 to 6 p.m.

Menu includes fried chicken, real mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, greens, coleslaw, applesauce, rolls, assorted desserts and drinks.

Adults are $10, children $5 and carryouts will be available.

Centenary Church dinner

Centenary UMW in Laurel will sponsor an all-you-can-eat Chicken and Dumpling Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, in the dining hall.

Adults are $10, children ages 6-12 are $5, and 6 and under are free.

Sweets are also available.

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 the CHEER Center at 10 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Susan Welch at 3495237.

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.

See ‘The Lion King’

Limited seats are available for a trip to see Disney’s breathtaking musical “The Lion King” on Thursday, April 15, at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia; the trip is sponsored by Adult Plus+ at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

For more information, contact the Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

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 - Norfolk, Va. - Win prizes playing bingo while having lunch on the Spirit Of Norfolk cruising the Elizabeth River. 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.

All trips are open to the public.

Please note that all of our trips have a deposit made 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 Wheaton at 629-7180.

AARP trip to Chicago

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

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.

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.

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.

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

The members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association for its Protection, Preservation, Enhancement and Naturalization, will meet on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.

Seaford Widowed Persons

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meet-

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MORNING STAR • APRIL 8 - 14, 2010 ing on Tuesday, April 20, at 12:15 p.m. at the Georgia House in Laurel.

The planned guest speaker will be John Kisela. He plays a dulcimer, an instrument originating in the Appalachians.

All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

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

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

Saturday, April 10 - annual chicken & slippery dumpling dinner at Henlopen Grange Hall in Lewes, from 3 to 7 p.m., $9/adults and $5/children under 12 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.

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 410-542-4761 or Henry Tift at 410-858-7588 for tickets or information.

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Fee is $700 per foursome with all proceeds benefiting law enforcement for Special Olympics Delaware.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

For more information, visit www.sode. org/support.

Delaware Grange schedule

Name: _________________________________________ New Address: ___________________________________ _______________________________________________

Miss Delaware Golf Classic set

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 Golf Classic kicks off the Miss Delaware 2010 Pageant week, a week of rehearsals and appearances for all contestants and Miss Delaware 2009, Heather Lehman. The pageant will be held at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12.

There are four ways to participate in the Miss Delaware Golf Classic: play in the tournament; become a tournament hole sponsor; attend the dinner and auction after the tournament; and/or make a contribution to the auction.

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.

The Hole-In-One prize is a 2010 Mercedes C300W, sponsored by I. G. Burton,

Birding Weekend is April 22-25 Delmarva Birding Weekend celebrates the spring migration of thousands of warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors.

The weekend combines boat trips, paddling treks and expeditions by foot, and takes place April 22–25.

The Delmarva Peninsula possesses an extensive variety of environments, including barrier islands, tidal wetlands, cypress swamps, upland fields and primeval forests.

Field trips take place in the land and water that feed into the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays, and the Atlantic coastal bays. More than 400 bird species have been recorded in the region.

Participating birders will be helping birds by promoting bird and habitat conservation. Birders, both novice and experienced, can make an important statement about the economic value of birds and their habitats through low-impact tourism.

Delaware boasts several trips during the award-winning event, thanks to partnerships with Southern Delaware Tourism,

Kent County & Greater Dover Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Center for the Inland Bays, and Delaware State Parks.

Birders can paddle during sunrise and sunset in the marshes of the Delaware Bay and the inland bays.

Boat excursions will search for birds at the mouth of the Delaware Bay and along the Broadkill River. Hikes and driving tours around Bombay Hook & Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuges and Cape Henlopen & Delaware Seashore State Parks are sure to tally dozens of migratory and resident songbirds, shorebirds, and wading birds.

Social events, known as “Tally Rallies,” will be held at the world-famous Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton and Dogfish Head restaurant in Rehoboth Beach.

For more information, email dlitedirector@comcast.net or call 443-614-0261.

For more information and to register for field trips, visit www.delmarvabirdingweekend.org.

John’s Four Season’s Flowers & Gifts

Administrative Professional Day is Wednesday, April 21 Stein Hwy. at Reliance,

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Mail to the Seaford/Laurel Star Circulation, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE or call Karen direct at 752-4454

Milford. Prizes will also be given for Top 3 Gross and Net, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin. Tournament hole sponsors are $125 and will include an individual or business name on an 18 x 24 sign on one of the 18 golf course tees and the Patrons Page of the 2010 Miss Delaware Pageant Program Book.

The public is invited to attend the dinner and live auction at 6 p.m., after the tournament in the Banquet Room of Maple Dale Country Club.

The cost is $25 (cost for players is included in the registration fee) and will include rib-eye steak, potato, vegetable, dessert, iced tea and coffee. A cash bar will be available. Auctioneer will be Dave Wilson of Wilson’s Auction and music will be provided by Alex Vaughan Mobile Entertainment. Contributions to the auction are welcome.

For more information on how to participate, contact Georgeann White, tournament chairperson, at 302-236-1955, 302934-9797 or ghwhite70@aol.com.

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Entertainment

MUSICAL OFFERS PARODIES - According to director Jim Hartzell, Possum Point Players’ spring musical “Urinetown” has some of the most interesting, fun musical numbers he has ever heard. Composer, Mark Hollmann, purposely wrote musical scenes in the styles of other famous musicals. Throughout the show you will hear/see pieces that remind you of “West Side Story,” “Fiddler On The Roof,” “Big River,” “Evita,” and “Les Miserables.” From left, cast members Cat Baker, Georgetown; John Zinzi, Harrington; E.J. Panico, Seaford and Peggy Naylor, Milton rehearse a scene. “Urinetown” will open on April 16 at Possum Hall. Tickets can be reserved by calling 856-4560.

State Fair 2010 concert lineup

Exciting entertainment is on the schedule in the Wilmington Trust Grandstand at the 91st Annual Delaware State Fair from July 22–31.

“This year we are offering new forms of entertainment in hopes of reaching a broader audience,” said Danny Aguilar, assistant general manager and director of marketing for the Fair.

“This year our tickets will go on sale in three waves. The first on sale date was for Paramore on Saturday, April 3rd with the rest of our concerts going on sale May 1st and May 8th with each on sale beginning at 10 a.m.,” says Aguilar. Online buyers can purchase their tickets at www.DelawareStateFair.com.

There will be two Demolition Derbies during the 10 days of fair. The first is on Thursday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. with the finals taking place on Friday, July 30. Tickets for both derbies go on sale May 8, with ticket prices ranging from $10 to $12.

Paula Deen brings her southern charm to Delaware on Friday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 and $35 and go on sale May 8.

On Saturday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m., the Honda Civic Tour featuring Paramore with Tegan and Sara performs. Ticket prices are $39 and $34 and went on sale April 3.

Brad Paisley will be making a stop in Harrington along with Easton Corbin and Steel Magnolia on Sunday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale May 1; prices are $54 and $59.

Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform on Monday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m., with Jamey Johnson. Tickets are $45 and $39 and go on sale May 1.

On Tuesday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m., catch Country-Palooza featuring Rodney Atkins and Craig Morgan with special guest Chris Young. Tickets go on sale May 8; prices start at $28 and go up to $33.

Performing Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. is Selena Gomez & The Scene. Ticket prices range from $39 to $34 and go on sale May 8.

The Beach Boys are back again for Governor’s

Day on Thursday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale May 1 and can be purchased for $30 and $25.

Jason Aldean will be performing the last night of the fair on Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $35 and $30 and go on sale May 1.

Tickets may be purchased at www.DelawareStateFair.com. All tickets are subject to service fees.

Jewelry, handbags on sale

Shop for jewelry, gifts and more in the lobby at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 8, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Look-In Glass Shoppe at NMH is hosting an “In Design” sale featuring the latest in fashion jewelry at great savings. All jewelry items are only $6 each, designer inspired handbags and other items will be available at greatly reduced prices. Accepting cash, checks and credit cards.

Payroll deductions are available for eligible NHS employees. All proceeds benefit Nanticoke Health Services.

‘Unrinetown, The Musical’

“Urinetown, The Musical” won three of the 10 Tony Awards for which it was nominated. The musical will open on April 16 at Possum Point Players.

The idea for “Urinetown, The Musical” came to playwright Greg Kotis when he planned a trip to Paris without considering the cost. Public bathrooms in Paris are pay-per-use, and some are clearly nicer than others. In one trying, but funny afternoon, Kotis wandered the city trying to decide whether he should wait and combine the bathroom with the dinner meal, or take his chances behind a bush in a formal garden. Thus, the concept for “Urinetown” was born.

This musical opened on Broadway in September 2001. Nina Galerstein, a longtime member of Possums and native New Yorker, went to see it. “I didn’t know what to expect with a name like that,” says Galerstein. “It was truly memorable. Great music, lots of energy, lots of laughter. I can’t wait to see it again when the Possums do it.”

Ticket reservations can be made by calling 856-4560.

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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Church Bulletins Booker Street Church of God

Booker Street Church of God in Georgetown, will be hosting 2010 Pastor’s Appreciation Week on April 6–11.

The host pastor is Bishop Marvin Morris. Call 856-3404 or 856-9097 for more information.

Women’s Day at Gethsemane UMC Women’s Day will be held on April 17 from 9 a.m. until noon at Gethsemane United Methodist Church.

This year’s theme is “Thank You for a Being a Friend.” Call 629-2862 to register

by April 12.

Cost is $5 per person which includes lunch.

Family and Friends Day

Clarence Street Church of God, Seaford, will be celebrating “Family and Friends Day” on Saturday, April 17, at 6 p.m. Elder Willie Williams of Glassboro, N.J., will be the guest minister. Special honoree is Rita Williams Boardly.

For more information, call 629-9443.

Gospel concert

A gospel concert featuring Lights of Home, All 4 Him, Amy Holloway Stark, Jennifer Kimbell and Phil Davis will be held on Saturday, April 10, at Sam Yoder’s Farm in Houston. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and food will be available for purchase.

For more information and tickets, call 629-4535 or 228-2825. All proceeds benefit Joshua House Ministries.

Spring hymn sing

The annual Spring Hymn Sing will be held at Galestown U.M.C. on April 11 at 2 p.m. Special music will be provided by Sacred Sounds. A buffet style dinner will be served immediately after the service at the community center.

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 875-0727.

Calvary UMC events

The following events will be held at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church in Bridgeville.

Cross, FridaJoint Men’s Day, Sunday, April 11 - Guest preacher will be the Rev. Randolph Fitchett, Preston Circuit Charge, Preston, Md., along with his choir and congregation. For more information, contact Brother Lee at 337-8198.

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.

Free luncheon at Laurel Baptist

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a free community luncheon on Saturday, April 17, from noon to 2 p.m. The luncheon will consist of chicken, dumplings, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans and cupcakes.

The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Blvd. (west side of Rt. 13A, approx. 2 miles south of town). Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.

Tabernacle of Praise anniversary

The Tabernacle of Praise International Ministries Church of Seaford invites you to help us celebrate our Third Annual Church Anniversary on Sunday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “At The Right Place, At The Right Time,” (Acts 17:26-27). The guest speaker will be the Rev. R.J. Chandler, pastor of Liberating Power A.M.E. Zion Church of Bridgeville. The Tabernacle of Praise is located in the Nylon Capital Shopping Center behind the Seaford Bowling Alley in Seaford.

Choir Anniversary at Mt. Olive Baptist Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bridgeville is hosting a Choir Anniversary on Sunday, May 2, at 4 p.m. All groups are invited to join them.

The church is located on 108 First St. For further information call the church at 337-7593 or Sister Williams at 337-0380.

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.

St. Johns recognized

St. Johns United Methodist Church, Seaford, has been recognized by United Methodist Communications (UMCom) as an official “Welcoming Congregation.”

“Welcoming Congregations” are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meet criteria including embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship.

St. John’s United Methodist Church is located at Pine and Poplar Streets in Seaford. It offers diverse Sunday worship with both its Hearts Afire contemporary service at 9 a.m. and traditional service at 11 a.m. featuring St. John’s Sanctuary Choir and the Rings of Fire Handbell Ensemble.

Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Rev. Chris Pennington, St. John’s has a variety of Christian study opportunities as well as missional outreach efforts coordinated by the Rev. Constance Hastings,

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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deacon and staff counselor.

In the Seaford community, St. John’s is known for its programs that seek to help persons through the Seaford Community Food Closet; St. John’s Community Thrift Shop; Rainbows, helping children in public schools deal with family change and loss; Celebrate Recovery; character building programs with the Seaford House; a yearly school supply drive; leadership with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and Daybreak Counseling Services.

St. Luke’s hosts luncheon

On Saturday, April 10, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will host the Seaford Historical Society’s luncheon. The luncheon is in conjunction with the Historical Society’s tour of the Governor Ross Mansion, historical homes in the Seaford area and St. Luke’s Church and cemetery. Governor Ross’ burial site is in the cemetery near the church’s southeast corner. Docents will be on site to host the tour, which is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

302- 875-4646

PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

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

Children’s Church • Nursery

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

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755

Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com

Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM • Traditional Worship 11:15 AM

Laurel Baptist Church, SBC 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 - www.atlantaroadcma.org

Kiwanis Club was honored Feb. 27 by Christ Lutheran Church.

Christ Lutheran & Kiwanis Club On Saturday, Feb. 27, the members of Christ Lutheran Church honored and thanked the Kiwanis Club for their many years of help and support with The Bible School For Special People Program. This thank you came in the form of a program and dinner complete with appetizers, desserts, and much socializing.

The “BSSP” program began in 1964 to respond to the special needs of a member of Christ Lutheran Church. The mission of this program is to bring the love of Christ to all of God’s special people through Bible stories, Christian music, fellowship with others, crafts and sharing. The Kiwanis Club began their support of this outstanding community program in 1987 under the leadership of President Ron Breeding.

For over 20 years Kiwanis Club members have, among other things: • attended the BSSP Bible School class Saturday mornings to help students; • taken students bowling on the third Saturday of the month and paid for their bowling; • hosted an annual Christmas party; • provided financial support.

Key Club members also assist by attending the BSSP Saturday morning class to help students with crafts, singing and dancing.

Christ Lutheran Church continues to appreciate the outstanding dedication of the Kiwanis Club. Seaford is indeed fortunate to have this superior service club, which provides and supports so many excellent community programs.

Sunday

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 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

Welcome…

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church

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

Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 a.m.

Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140

All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

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

Union

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

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

GETHSEMANE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

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!

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”

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

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

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

MOUNT PLEASANT

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dale Evans

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

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

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

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

875-1045

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Pastor begins work in Haiti

Obituaries Hillary M. Robinson, 77

Hillary Maloy Robinson of Seaford, died Saturday, March 28, 2010, at Christiana Hospital in Newark.

Mr. Robinson was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was injured in battle in 1953 and received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his actions.

He was left disabled from his wounds.

Hillary was the son of the late Earl and Mary Robinson.

He is survived by five brothers, Robinson Robert E. Robinson, Albert “Jerry” Robinson, James M. Robinson, Melton E. Robinson and J.W. “Cliff” Robinson; two sisters, Shirley Ann Willoughby and Phyllis R. Elliott; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 3, at Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Burial with military honors followed in Blades Cemetery.

Georgia M. Hudson, 88

Georgia Marie Hudson of Delmar, died Friday, April 2, 2010, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. Born in Swarthmore, she was the daughter of the late Arnie Hauger and Delena Smith Hauger.

In her younger years, Georgia was very active in Girl Scouts and the Laurel American Legion Ladies Auxillary.

She was known as a very thrifty and conservative lady who enjoyed living in her retirement community with her friends and spending time with her nieces and nephew.

She is survived by a son, George A. Hudson & his wife, Hazel of Delmar, Md.; a granddaughter, Tiffany Hudson of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a grandson, Robert Trout of Laurel; four nieces, Christy Scott & her husband, Dick of Princess Anne, Md., Wendy Bailey & her

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husband, Ralph of Salisbury, Cindy West & her husband, Brian of Lutherville, Md. and Kip Harr & her husband, Tom of Pittsville, Md.; and a nephew, Jimmy McWilliams of Salisbury.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Adrain Hudson; a grandson, John Trout; and all of her brothers and sisters.

A graveside service was held on Monday, April 5, at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury.

The Rev. Jim Doran officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.

Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, Salisbury.

To send condolences to the family, visit www.hollowayfh.com.

Walter A. Hunt, 55

Walter “Walt” Allen Hunt of Delmar, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at his home in Delmar.

He was born in Salisbury, Md., a son of the late Clyde A. and Janice Evelyn Sullivan Hunt.

Walt worked most of his life in sales, most recently for Homeworks Furniture Store in Ocean City.

He loved life near the water and was an avid fisherman.

He also enjoyed computer games, electronics and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by a daughter, Jamie Leigh Hunt of Delmar; a brother, Ted Anger of Laurel; a niece, Janice Short of Laurel; and two nephews, Robert Anger of Laurel and Neil Anger of Bridgeville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tanya Hunt.

At Walt’s request, no formal services are planned.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.

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

Howard Mccrea 9-9-38 - 4-19-09 The Lord took you in His arms and is looking out for you now.

We still feel your presence all around us everyday.

One day we will be beside you again, so know we still love you and miss you everyday and you continue to guide us.

We will never forget your tender touch and laugh — We Love You. All of your family and friends.

Pastor Diane Ellzy of Laurel has traveled to Kenscoff, Haiti on a missions trip which will last from six months to one year. She left on Saturday, April 3.

Pastor Ellzy will work to rebuild an orphanage/school owned and operated by the Church of God of Alliance in Kenscoff.

Before the January earthquake, the orphanage/school housed about 500 children in Haiti.

Pastor Ellzy The new orphanage will house approximately 900 children, many of whom are survivors of January’s devastating earthquake and currently live outside in tents.

In 2008, Pastor Ellzy heard the voice of God calling her to do mission work in Haiti. “I knew I was going to Haiti at some point — but I didn’t know when,” she said. “I began preparing for this trip.

I’ve been storing up supplies for about two years.”

Pastor Ellzy anticipated going in November 2009, but was waiting for confirmation from God. Then the earthquake struck. It was then that she received the sure call to go to Haiti. Pastor Ellzy is grateful she waited or “I could’ve been caught up in the earthquake.”

Over the years, Pastor Ellzy filled nearly three storage units full of supplies for needy people in Haiti.

She estimates that it’s probably over half of a ton of supplies.

Ellzy received donations from various churches on the Delmarva Peninsula, Pennsylvania and North Carolina; local businesses (Dollar General, etc.); corporations (WalMart, Lowe’s, Home Depot); non-profits (Habitat for Humanity, Nanticoke Hospital – medical supplies); communities; and individuals. She is still accepting donations.

Pastor Ellzy was the founder and director of Ellzy’s Refuge Mission in Laurel, a shelter that provided indigent and homeless men with food, clothes and shelter.

She operated the shelter for three years from 2005 to 2008.

Pastor Ellzy now operates in the office of Apostle and Prophetess and pastors the Faith & Healing Ministries Church in Laurel. Pastor Ellzy is employed as a participant in the First State Community Action Agency’s Senior Community Service Employment Program where she dedicates her time to working with transitioning women at the Lighthouse Shelter in Ellendale.

She is a widow, mother of one daughter and son-in-law, grandmother of three boys.

To contact her, email ellzy51@yahoo. com. You may also follow Pastor Ellzy’s story online at Facebook and MySpace: Facebook Diane Ellzy; Myspace: www. myspace.com/Faithandhealingministries.

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Health briefs Free prostate cancer screenings

Bayhealth Medical Center will offer free prostate cancer screenings at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 at Calvary Baptist Church in Dover. Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths for males according to the American Cancer Society. It is recommended that African Americans begin yearly screening at age 40. Others should begin screening at age 50. Family history of prostate cancer in a close relative (father, brother) may also require earlier screening.

Bayhealth’s two-part screening includes a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE) performed by a urologist. Registration is required. To register, call 744-6752.

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.

Hospice lunch bunch lecture

“How to Reach Genuine Forgiveness” will be the topic of April’s Lunch Bunch Lecture offered by the Family Support Center at the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, on Friday, April 9, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Judy Pierson, licensed clinical psychologist, will discuss how to genuinely forgive someone as opposed to just saying “I forgive you” while internally continuing to hold onto hurt and resentment. She’ll explore how to bridge the 17 inch gap between the head and the heart to reach the point where both intellect and feelings are in full agreement of this decision.

Lunch Bunch Lectures are open to the public. Registration is required as seating capacity is limited, and a minimal donation

of $3 per person for the cost of lunch is suggested. Register by calling Vicki Costa, 856-7717, ext. 1129, or email vcosta@ delawarehospice.org.

Prosthetic Parity bill introduced

Legislation that would ensure that amputees in Delaware are able to obtain necessary orthotic and prosthetic devices was introduced in the House on recently.

House Bill 343, sponsored by Rep. Gerald L. Brady and Rep. Helene M. Keeley, would ensure prosthetic parity for those who have lost limbs by requiring that individual and group health insurance policies provide orthotic and prosthetic devices at a reimbursement rate equal to the federal reimbursement rate for older and disabled Delawareans. As of 2008, 11 other states have adopted prosthetic parity laws.

A chief warrant officer with the Delaware National Guard, Rep. Brady noted that the issue of providing amputees with proper devices has gained public attention due to soldiers returning from war with injuries. Coverage for orthotics and prosthetics varies between insurance policies. Some cover 80 percent or more of a medically necessary prosthetic, while others allow a person only one prosthetic for their lifetime. According to the Amputee Support Group of Delaware, the overall insurance industry classifies prosthetics as “durable medical equipment” – the same classification it uses for wheelchairs, oxygen equipment and home hospital beds.

Dr. Snyder appointed to committee

The Board of the National Quality Forum (NQF), a nonprofit, organization with a mission to improve the quality of health care for all Americans, has approved the nomination of Peninsula Regional Medical Center hospitalist and Chief Medical Informatics Officer Chris Snyder, DO to serve on their recently established Health Information Technology Advisory Committee (HITAC).

This national appointment of Dr. Dr. Snyder Snyder to the HITAC is for a two to three year term. The HITAC is a standing committee of the Board and will provide strategic guidance and input into NQF matters that activities that in-

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In addition, Dr. Snyder has been invited to present in May at the 2010 Annual National Patient Safety Foundation Patient Safety Congress in Orlando, Fla. Dr. Snyder will speak on Peninsula Regional’s use of technology to help caregivers improve patient safety related to the use of high-risk medications using computerized physician order entry (CPOE). The Medical Center achieved an overall 85% adoption rate using CPOE to order medications electronically, update patient records and support process change.

The presentation to be given by Dr. Snyder recently won Peninsula Regional the McKesson’s Corporation’s “Celebrating CPOE Success Award” for best practices in the use of CPOE.

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 Maddams, “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.

Free cancer workshop offered

The Wellness Community- DE, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital present an educational program to cancer patients and their loved ones in western Sussex county. “Coping With the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment” workshop will be presented in the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center Lobby, on Tuesday, April 13 at 4 p.m.

Join Dr. Paul Zorsky and Jaci Burdette, oncology nurse, both of Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, as they present an informational program highlighting the side effects of cancer treatment. Fatigue, blood counts and infections will be highlighted in this very informative educational program. A question and answer period will follow.

All classes sponsored by The Wellness Community are offered to people affected by cancer and their loved ones free of charge. Call 645-9150 or 629-6611, ext.

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Spring into Health Walks

The Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition and the towns of Laurel, Bridgeville, Georgetown, Lewes and the city of Seaford have joined together for a fourth year to promote Sussex County’s “Spring into Health Community Walk.”

This walk is being held simultaneously in all five towns on Saturday, April 17 at the following locations: • Woodbridge Athletic Complex, 14714 Woodbridge Rd., Greenwood; 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk

MORNING STAR • APRIL 8 - 14, 2010 • Seaford Athletic Complex Track, Virginia Avenue, Seaford; 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk • Laurel Senior High School, Laurel; 9:30 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. walk • Sussex Technical High School, Georgetown; 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk • The Villages of Five Points, 17339 North Village, Main Boulevard, Lewes; 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk There is no cost for this event and it is not a fundraiser, simply an awareness campaign. Special guests will appear around the community. The first 100 children at each site will receive a free t-shirt just for participating. Each location will offer special kids activities and health screenings.

The mayor from each town or their representative will be present to read a proclamation on behalf of the town council promoting April 17 as Community Health Day. For more information on the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition, call 444-9062 or visit www.SussexKids.org.

5K benefits Breast Cancer Coalition

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 in which Tanger Outlets raised more than $90,000 for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition last October, 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 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.

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.

Registration open for Walk MS

By Dr. Anthony Policastro One of the concerns that we have had for several years is having enough doctors to take care of all the patients that need to be seen. We have recognized the fact that there is a doctor shortage in the United States.

There are several reasons for that. One of them is related to the fact that there are some areas that have more physicians than others. Rural areas such as ours tend to have fewer physicians than are needed.

The result is that it is difficult to find a physician or to get an appointment with the physician you have.

Another reason is related to the fact that primary care physicians are dwindling in number. The number of individuals deciding to become a primary care physician has steadily decreased over the years.

Since 1999, the number of physicians going into primary care has decreased about 40%.

Specialists make more money and work fewer hours. Medical students frequently have $150,000 - $250,000 in loans to pay off when they graduate. Therefore, it is logical to become a specialist to pay off those loans without working yourself to death.

In 2009, about 50% of family practice residency positions were filled by individuals graduating from United States medical schools.

A third reason is that the aging Baby Boomer population will create a great demand for medical services.

Now that we have passed Health Care Reform, we will need to have primary care physicians to take care of all the newly insured. Those physicians do not really exist.

Therefore, someone may have insurance but may not be able to find a physician.

While there certainly can be incentives to encourage medical students to enter a primary care field, that will not happen overnight. The first thing that will need to happen is that the correct incentives have to be found. Help with loan repayment may help. However, the funding is not always there.

The State of Delaware has a loan repay-

ment assistance program. However, with budgetary constraints, it cannot provide assistance to many people per year. The same thing is true with other such programs.

Perhaps pay can be increased to attract more physicians. However, that will make the system more expensive and the new program will already be expensive enough.

Perhaps better work hours can be negotiated. However, if the current physicians work fewer hours, more physicians will be needed to pick up the slack. There are not more physicians to do that because we already do not have enough.

Even if we find the right incentives, we need to remember that physicians do three years of residency training after medical school. That means that an incentive program has to be created. It then needs to be put in place. At that point, we would be able to begin training residents under the new program. None of that happens quickly.

The result is that the physician shortage is going to worsen significantly as health care reform moves forward. Areas such as ours will feel that shortage both in the short term and the long term.

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

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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, but advanced registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call 302-655-5610 or visit www. delawarewalk.org.

person after April 12 or at the door.

Beef and sides will be catered by the Georgia House and beer sponsored by Banks Wines & Spirits and the Starboard.

The evening will include raffles, a silent auction and dancing with “The Funsters.”

Delaware Hospice invites you to participate through sponsorships or donations of auction items. Call Peggy Dolby, 8567717, or Mary Morgan, 800-838-9800, for tickets or sponsorship information.

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 the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Wellness Community is dedicated to helping people affected by Hospice plans fundraiser cancer enhance their health and well-beDelaware Hospice’s Beef and Brew ing through participation in a professional fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 16, program of emotional support and hope. from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Georgetown All facilitators of these groups are CHEER Center. Tickets are $30 per person trained mental health professionals. Call through Monday, April 12, and $35 per 645-9150 for information or to register.

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Delaware Tech holds successful health career fair The recession was not evident at the first Allied Health & Nursing Job Fair held at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus on March 23.

Employers present at the job fair included Bayhealth, Beebe and Peninsula Regional Medical centers and Nanticoke Health Services as well as Delaware Hospice, Inc., Genesis Rehab Service, Griswald Special Care Staffing, REHABdynamix, Tidewater Physical Therapy and Lakeside Assisted Living.

Representatives from Delaware State University, Wilmington University and University of Delaware were present to talk to students about options for continuing their education.

Most employers were interested in students who are about to graduate, but B.J. Fenimore, recruiter and care coordinator for Griswald Special Care which specializes in nonmedical home care, is looking to hire certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who have not yet graduated with a nursing degree.

Buffy D’Antonio, physical therapist and area director for Genesis Rehab Services, said she attended the event because her company is looking for both physical therapist assistants and occupational therapy assistants.

“It is always nice to see students who are interested in working with outpatients,” said Jennifer Fisher, chief operating officer of Tidewater Physical Therapy. “We usually hire two or three physical therapy

assistant graduates every year.”

Joy Hoffman, director of nursing at Lakeside Assisted Living at Mallard Landing in Salisbury, said that her company is hiring nurses and nursing assistants.

Nanticoke Health Services does not currently have entry-level jobs listed for nursing and other allied health positions; however Cathy Parker, RN and nurse recruiter, expects that positions will be open soon and recommends applying online now.

Beebe Medical Center is currently hiring for several positions and was represented by Kelly Decyk, RN and nurse recruiter, a graduate of Delaware Tech’s nursing program in 2004.

Bayhealth Medical Center is also in search of new talent. “We are hiring nursing assistants, registered nurses, ultrasound technicians, occupational therapists, lab assistants, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants,” said Sheila Treat, human resources generalist.

Local four-year universities boast several options for students to further their education in or around Sussex County.

The University of Delaware offers an online education program for registered nurses who wish to get their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in nursing.

“Our distance learning classes are designed for working nurses who can’t count on being able to attend a class at a certain time,” explained Mary Miller, senior counselor at the UD Academic Center in Georgetown. “Students only have to

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commute to Newark for approximately three weekends during the program for clinicals.”

Wilmington University has an online degree-completion program which allows allied health graduates to get an allied health bachelor’s degree in management or education.

The university also offers registered

nurse to bachelor’s (BSN) and registered nurse to master’s degree programs at its Georgetown location in Delaware Tech’s Carter Partnership Center.

Delaware State University also has a transfer option for nursing students who wish to complete their bachelor’s degree and offers a master’s degree in nursing at its campus in Dover.

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A weekend of celebrations

My parents, who are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary ynn arks this week, first met when they were young teachers in the then Bridgeville School District. He A new knee, a family was a graduate of the University of Delaware and Duke University, she gathering and anniverhad a degree from West Virginia sary party...and two alma University. maters battling it out on I, their firstborn, was not there to witness their courtship. But I the basketball court. would guess that those divergent college experiences did nothing to which team I will root for. My guess is hinder their budding romance. that I will cheer for both and probably Perhaps, with different professors to more vigorously for the team that is betalk about and different acquaintances hind at the time. Too bad, I have told my about whom to tell stories, they found husband, that both can’t win. He doesn’t each other more interesting than they much like college basketball and doesn’t would have had they come from the same have an opinion on the matter. school.

As for the wedding anniversary, we Similarly, since their marriage, the fact plan to celebrate that the day before the that one is a Blue Hen and Blue Devil Duke-W.Va. game with dinner at my parcombo and the other a proud Mountaineer ents’ home.

Both my brother and my sister has seemingly made no difference. But will be there, as well as my nephew, the this weekend, just days before they celsole representative of the next generation ebrate 55 years together, that equanimity of the family. will be put to the test by none other than a It won’t be a fancy dinner, just carrybouncing ball. out from a local restaurant. But there will The Duke Blue Devils and the West certainly be good conversation and maybe Virginia Mountaineers are set to meet each even a toast or two to the Blue Devils and other on the court in one of two semi-final the Mountaineers. games in the NCAA’s 64-team basketball If there are toasts, I will include one to tournament. While those of you who are my father’s new knee, which he received reading this know who won that game and during a surgical procedure more than two even who won Monday night’s championweeks ago.

It replaced the knee that he had ship battle, I am writing this before Saturwhen he first met my mother and that with day’s tip-off, before even the start of the age had become painfully arthritic. pre-game show. I’m still wondering which While he isn’t ready to take to the team will be on top at final buzzer. basketball court just yet, he has, at the And while I don’t expect any histriondirection of his physical therapist, several ics no matter which team wins — my times thrown a basketball into a basket. parents have been through far too much With that experience, I’m sure he’ll foltogether to suffer division over a game low Saturday night’s game with even more — I’m wondering if there might not be interest. just the slightest tension come Saturday A new knee, a family gathering and evening. anniversary party — certainly there’ll be Persistent humming of the West Vircake — and two alma maters battling it ginia fight song from the kitchen, perhaps; out on the basketball court. If my parents from the study, maybe, murmurings about break out their old college pom-poms and Duke’s history of winning such competiwave them happily in the air, they are tions. surely to be forgiven.

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In the series, bad drivers from eight major American cities, nominated by friends and family, compete in various driving challenges to identify the worst local driver.

Each challenge tests a driver’s ability to focus while dealing with distraction and stress, a task that anyone behind the wheel should concentrate on improving. The participant earning the distinction of the worst driver from each city will watch as their car is destroyed before moving onto the finale where ultimately ‘America’s Worst Driver’ will be named.

During the program one of AAA’s driving experts offers relevant driving tips.

“We’re using our collaboration with ‘America’s Worst Driver’ to promote our support of driver training and traffic safety,” said Jana L. Tidwell, acting manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Our intent is to raise awareness for what drivers do that’s right and wrong while behind the wheel and what they can do to improve. Through our driver training and improvement courses, we offer the same advice ‘as seen on TV’ to help correct poor driving habits and encourage people to be much better drivers on the road.”

AAA Mid-Atlantic offers two driver training programs for Delaware drivers who may need a refresher on certain aspects of safe driving: Advanced Driving and Defensive Driving. For more information, visit www.aaamidatlantic.com/drivingprograms/classroom/delaware.

Call 811 before you start to dig

Miss Utility of Delmarva has announced results from a recent survey that found more than half (57 percent) of Americans who plan to dig on their property this year do not plan to notify their local call-before-you-dig center by dialing 811. Digging without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities can cause serious injuries, service disruptions and repair costs if a line is damaged.

Everyone in Delaware or on Maryland’s Eastern Shore who calls 811 two full working days before digging is connected to Miss Utility, which will take the caller’s information and communicate it to local member utility companies. A professional locator will then visit the dig site to mark the approximate location of underground utility lines with spray paint or flags. Once a site has been marked, it is safe to cautiously begin digging.

The national public opinion survey of 749 homeowners, conducted between March 11-16, found 52 percent of homeowner households plan to do at least one do-it-yourself project that involves digging this year, up from a reported 44 percent in 2009.

Among homeowners who plan to dig this year, the most popular projects include planting shrubs (71 percent), planting a tree (57 percent) and digging to pour concrete to create a patio or

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Gas prices fell last week for the first time in six weeks, slowly retreating from the 2010 high of $2.82 reached two weeks ago. The national average price for regular grade gasoline dropped a penny last week to $2.80 a gallon Thursday, before jumping back up a penny Friday to $2.81 a gallon. Current prices are 77 cents more than a year ago, but still $1.30 less than the record high set in July 2008.

Crude Oil Prices Crude oil reached $85.22 last Thursday, its highest intraday price since reaching $89.82 on October, 9, 2008, extending gains for the fourth straight day and ending higher for the fifth consecutive quarter. Crude closed at a 2010

walkway (29 percent). All of these common do-it-yourself (DIY) projects could damage the underground infrastructure if the person digging does not know the approximate location of buried utility lines.

Failure to call before digging contributed to an estimated 75,000 underground utility damages in 2008, according to industry data compiled by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the international organization dedicated to protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them.

The survey also found that homeowners who plan to dig this year have a history of engaging in other DIY safety habits, which Miss Utility hopes is a positive sign that Americans will be more likely to add calling 811 two full working days before digging to their project checklists.

Homeowners should take the following steps when planning a digging project: • Always call 811 two full working days before digging, regardless of the depth or familiarity with the property.

Miss Utility requests can also be made online at www.missutility.net/iticlite.

• Plan ahead. Call on Monday or Tuesday for work planned for an upcoming weekend, providing ample time for lines to be marked.

• Confirm with Miss Utility that all lines have been marked.

• Learn what the various colors of paint and flags represent at www.call811.com/ faqs.

• If a contractor has been hired, confirm that the excavator has called 811. Don’t allow work if the lines aren’t marked.

high of $84.87 Thursday (markets were closed Friday in observance of Good Friday).

Forecast “Just in time for the Easter holiday weekend, motorists were met with declining gas prices at the pumps last week for the first time since the blizzards of mid-February,” said Jana L. Tidwell, acting manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “That said, with seasonal demand increases comes seasonal price increases, so this week’s gas price retreat may be short lived.”

Local pricing On Tuesday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.759 to $2.859 a gallon, up six cents from a week ago.

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Legislation would make curbside recycling available to all All Delawareans would be offered a statewide curbside recycling service under legislation introduced recently at Legislative Hall.

Sen. David McBride, D-Hawks Nest, and Rep. Michael Mulrooney, D-Pennwood, worked with Gov. Jack Markell’s administration to develop Senate Bill 234 l in an effort to bring universal recycling service to Delaware. The proposal would implement curbside recycling for singlefamily homes by September 2011.

Mulrooney said that creating a voluntary program offered to all residents as part of their regular trash collection services would encourage more Delawareans to recycle.

Senate Bill 234 would: • Require municipalities and waste haulers to provide a recycling container and collection for all customers on the following timetable: single-family homes as well as restaurants and bars by September 2011; multi-family residences, such as

apartment complexes by January 2013 and commercial businesses by January 2014.

While the bill requires that municipalities and waste haulers provide recycling service to their customers, recycling would not be mandatory for residents or businesses – simply an option.

• Eliminate the “bottle bill” bottledeposit-and-return system as of December 1, 2010, meaning the 5-cent returnable deposit would no longer be added to the cost of soda and beer bottles. Consumers would

Asparagus, the ‘food of kings’

It’s hard for me to let the month of April slip by without mentioning asparagus.

The name of this wonderful member of the lily family comes from the Greek word for “sprout.”

Asparagus became so popular in 16th century France that it was known as the “food of kings.”

Louis XIV was so crazy about it that he ordered greenhouses to be built to grow the spears year round.

A common misconception about asparagus (and one that I’ve labored under for some time) is that the smaller, thinner spears are younger than the fat ones. Other myths are that asparagus is a diuretic and that it causes gout. What is fact is that, nutritionally, asparagus is chock full of B vitamins, folate, vitamins C and A, beta-carotene and potassium.

When selecting asparagus, look for bright, uniform spears with compact tips. To store, wrap the spears in a damp tea towel and place in a plastic bag or stand them in a container with a couple of inches of cold water, cover and refrigerate.

While once only a delicacy that the wealthy could afford, this lovely vegetable remains an elegant addition to any table.

The recipe for shaved asparagus is an out-of-the box treatment and one that you’re sure to make again. The skillet asparagus from Lidia Bastianich is as good as it is easy. Both honor the spears by adorning them with parmesan cheese.

Shaved Raw Asparagus with Parmesan Dressing Serves 6 2 pounds large asparagus 1 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (3 ounces) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons warm water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus into long, thin strips and transfer to a large bowl.

Barnum Award winners selected

In 2010, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey launched The Barnum Award which honors the spirit of P.T. Barnum, creator of The Greatest Show On Earth, and his contributions to society by identifying and celebrating children who give back to their own communities in creative and innovative ways.

Salisbury, Md. was one of more than 75 cities throughout the United States selected to participate in the program. Nominations for children from Salisbury and the surrounding area were accepted online through March 19 and reviewed by a local panel of judges: Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt Jr., WMDT-47 News Anchor Katherine Amenta and George Whitehead, professor of psychology, Salisbury University.

Gold Barnum Award Recipient - Sarah Bell of Sussex County

be able to receive deposits for previously purchased bottles until Feb. 1, 2011, but after that date food and liquor stores would no longer pay 5 cents for returned bottles.

• For a period of four years, assess a 4-cent Recycling Fee on the types of beer and soda bottles currently carrying the deposit. Proceeds from this fee would be made available to municipalities and waste haulers to reduce the startup costs associated with universal recycling. The fee would end Dec. 1, 2014.

Loretta Knorr

The Practical Gourmet In a small bowl, mix the Parmigiano-Reggiano with the lemon juice, water and olive oil. Add to the asparagus and toss to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve at once.

Source: Food and Wine Magazine Skillet Asparagus Serves 4 to 6 1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and peeled 4 ounces (½ stick) butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat.

When it is just starting to bubble, lay in the spears in a single layer, sprinkle with salt, and shake to roll the asparagus and coat them.

Cover the pan and let the spears cook and steam for 4 to 5 minutes (or more, if they are very thick), shaking them around now and then.

Uncover and continue to cook another 4 minutes or so. The butter left in the pan should be starting to color; if not, cook a bit more, and when browning starts, swirl the pan to spread the color.

Remove from the heat, and scatter the cheese around in the hot pan, swirling again to blend it into the browned butter. Pour the sauce over the asparagus and serve immediately.

Bell grew fresh vegetables to benefit the Seaford Community Food Closet, which benefits local low income clients through donations. She grew over 100 pounds of vegetables and also launched a campaign at local farmers markets to encourage others to donate.

Silver Barnum Award - Anita Grace Stevenson of Wicomico County, Maryland Stevenson has helped raise over $50,000 for Relay for Life. She has baked cookies, participated in walks and also donated her hair to Locks of Love.

Along with a Barnum Award medal, each recipient will receive a cash award to help them in their future community service efforts ranging from $1,000 to $500.

The recipients were honored on the opening night performance of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Illuscination, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on April 1.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF SEAFORD, DELAWARE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION April 17, 2010 The City of Seaford Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at City Hall in the City Council Chambers, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware, between the hours of 10:00 a.m., E.S.T. and 6:00 p.m., E.S.T.

One Mayor Position & One Council Member Position are open for election.

The following candidates have filed for election.

Mayor Position (For Two (2) Year Term)

Edward H. Butler, Jr.

Council Member Position (For Three (3) Year Term)

Leanne Phillips-Lowe Douglas Lambert

Candidate filing and voter registration deadline was March 26, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., E.S.T. You must be registered at City Hall to vote.

You need to have registered only once.

If you have doubt, please call City Hall at 629-9173 for verification, before April 17, 2010.

City of Seaford DOLORES J. SLATCHER City Manager

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The Commissioners of Bridgeville will hold a Public Hearing on April 12, 2010 in the Town Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Bridgeville, DE during their monthly Commission meeting which begins at 7:00 P.M. The Commission will receive public comment and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the following requests: 1) A lot subdivision request, submitted by Heritage Rocks Properties Two, LLC; 2) A Preliminary Development Plan Review for the commercial development known as Bridgeville Commons, submitted by the Bariglio Corporation.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Commission no later than April 9, 2010.

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BID NOTICE Town of Blades

The Town of Blades will be accepting bids for the mowing and trimming of the grass at the Town Cemetery on Market Street. All bids must be submitted by April 9th, 2010 to the Town Administrator.

Copy of your Business License & Insurance Certificate must be attached with the bid. For more information please contact the Town Administrator at 302629-7366.

Vikki Prettyman Town Administrator 4/1/2tc

THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY In Re Change of Name of: Patrick Joseph Belviso to Patrick Joseph Shrensel.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Patricia A. Shrensel, intents to present a Petition to the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware in and for Sussex County to change the name of her minor son from Patrick Joseph Belviso to Patrick Joseph Shrensel.

Petitioner desires this change for social reasons.

Patrica A. Shrensel, Petitioner 3/25/3tc See LEGALS—page 33

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO ISSUE BONDS TO FUND SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION

A special election will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in the Seaford School District in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 21 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code, in order to permit the voters of the District to vote for or against the issuance of bonds in the amount of $1,172,100 to provide funds for the following purposes (State bonds will finance $5,468,700): New Orthopedically Handicapped Wing (C.N. #1123A) – 100% State Funded: Cost: Funding for the planning, construction and equipping of an Orthopedically Handicapped wing State addition to the Central Elementary School.

Local Total

$ 2,299,500 $ 0 $ 2,299,500

Roof Replacement at Central Elementary School (C.N. #1123B): Funding for the planning, construction and equipping of renovations to the Central Elementary School and campus storage facility to include roof replacement.

Cost: State Local Total

$ 801,300 $ 296,400 $ 1,097,700

Roof Replacement at Frederick Douglass Elementary School (C.N. #1123C): Funding for the planning, construction and equipping of renovations to the Frederick Douglass Elementary School to include roof replacement.

Cost: State Local Total

$ 790,400 $ 292,300 $ 1,082,700

Elevator Repair/Replacement at Seaford High School (C.N. #1123D): Funding for the planning, construction and equipping of renovations to the Seaford High School to include Elevator repair/replacement.

Cost: State Local Total

$ 233,100 $ 86,200 $ 319,300

Roof Replacement at Seaford Middle School Gymnasium & Elevator Repair/Replacement (C.N. #1123E): Funding for the planning, construction and equipping of renovations to the Seaford Middle School to include roof replacement and Elevator repair/replacement.

Cost: State Local Total

$ 483,800 $ 178,900 $ 662,700

Roof Replacement at West Seaford Elementary School (C.N. #1123F): Funding for the planning, construction and equipping of renovations to the West Seaford Elementary School to include roof replacement.

Cost: State Local Total

$ 860,600 $ 318,300 $ 1,178,900

Total State Total Local Total Funding

$5,468,700 $1,172,100 $6,640,800

The faith and credit of the Seaford School District is pledged for the full and complete payment of the principal and interest on said bonds. If the District is authorized to issue bonds in the amount of $1,172,100, it shall annually levy and collect taxes to provide for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds and for the retirement of the bonds as they fall due.

Property owners will experience an estimated average tax increase of $0.0448 per $100 of assessed value during the 20year life of the bonds. Also posted is the amount of each annual tax increase that will be imposed as a result of the proposed bond issuance.

The polls for said election will open at 10:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Voters may vote at the designated polling place – Seaford School District Office, 390 North Market Street Extended.

You may vote in this election if you: • Are a citizen of the United States and Delaware age

• Live in the Seaford School District

• Are at least 18 years of

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

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

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SEAFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT By: John Hanenfeld, President Attest: Dr. Russell H. Knorr, Executive Secretary Years after Referendum Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10

Additional Tax Rate (Per $100 of Assessed Value) Additional tax rate – 0.0588 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0015 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0029 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0044 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0059 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.073 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0088 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0103 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0118 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0132

Years after Referendum Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 Year 14 Year 15 Year 16 Year 17 Year 18 Year 19 Year 20

Additional Tax Rate (Per $100 of Assessed Value) Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0147 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0162 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0176 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0191 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0206 year 1 tax rate minus 0.0220 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0235 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0250 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0264 Year 1 tax rate minus 0.0279

AVERAGE ADDITIONAL TAX RATE: 0.0448

The assumptions used in the above calculations are as follows: Assumed Interest Rate at Time of Bond Sale = 5.00% Based upon FY10 Assessed Value of Property in Seaford

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NOTICE

Estate of Paul Isaac Nichols, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Paul Isaac Nichols who departed this life on the 4th day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Lisa N. Martin on the 16th day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 4th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Lisa N. Martin 24825 Woods Drive Denton, MD 21629 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua, Yori & Willard P.A. 28 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 4/1/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of John G. Puloskie, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of John G. Pusloskie who departed this life on the 16th day of February, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Roger Price on the 18th day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 16th day of October, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: Roger Price 5112 Woodland Ferry Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 4/1/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Howard Charles Ellis, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Howard Charles Ellis who departed this life on the

MORNING STAR 10th day of March, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Wayne Ellis on the 22nd day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 10th day of November, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Wayne Ellis 31594 Fred Adkins Rd. Parsonsburg, MD 21849 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 4/1/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Evelyn Corey Bell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Evelyn Corey Bell who departed this life on the 17th day of February, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Suzanne Moore, James A. Stewart on the 10th day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 17th day of October, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: Suzanne Moore 20408 Silver Lake Dr., Unit #1 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 James A. Stewart 742 Bicentennia Blvd.

Dover, DE 19904 Attorney: Stephen P. Ellis, Es. Ellis & Szabo, LLP PO Box 574 Georgetown, DE 1997 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 3/25/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Oliver E. Boyce, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Oliver E. Boyce who departed this life on the 9th day of March, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Constance B. Parker on the 15th day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons

having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 9th day of November, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Constance B. Parker 22731 Bloxom School Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 3/25/3tc

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Estate of James Chalfant, Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of James Chalfant, Jr. who departed this life on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Diana Chalfant on the 12th day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Diana Chalfant 11822 Chalfant Dr. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 3/25/3tc

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Estate of Ruth A. Whaley, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ruth A. Whaley who departed this life on the 23rd day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Charles T. Whaley on the 16th day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 23rd day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Charles T. Whaley 16488 Adams Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua, Yori & Willard 28 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 3/25/3tc

• APRIL 8 - 14, 2010 NOTICE

Estate of Margaret B. Hubbard, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Margaret B. Hubbard who departed this life on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Kathryn C. Martin, Keith H. Hubbard on the 16th day of March, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 2nd day of October, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: Kathryn C. Martin 24182 Old Meadow Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Keith H. Hubbard 500 North Hall St., Apt. 25 Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua, Yori & Willard 28 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 3/25/3tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known as LOT NO. 27 in NANTICOKE ESTATES, SECTION II and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the Northerly right of way line of Sussex County Road No. 490 “River Road” (50 foot right of way) at a corner for this lot and Lot No. 27A; thence with the Northerly right of way line of Sussex County Road No. 490 “River Road” (50 foot right of way) South 58 degrees 42 minutes 34 seconds West 100.06 feet to a concrete monument at the intersection of Rivershore Drive (50 foot right of way and Sussex County Road No. 490 “River Road” (50 foot right of way); thence with the Northerly right of

PAGE 33 way line of Rivershore Drive (50 foot right of way) North 59 degrees 44 minutes 48 seconds West 75.12 feet to a concrete monument at a corner for this lot and Lot No. 26; thence turning and running with Lot No. 26 North 01 degree 30 minutes 00 seconds East 211.90 feet to a concrete monument at the tie line; thence continuing with Lot No. 26 North 01 degree 30 minutes 18 seconds East 101.36 feet to a PK nail in edge of wood bulkhead at a corner for this lot, Lot No. 26 and in line of the Nanticoke River Prong Hurts Creek; thence turning and running with the Nanticoke River Prong Hurts Creek North 51 degrees 36 minutes 03 seconds East 30.45 feet to a PK nail in edge of wood bulkhead at a corner for this lot, Lot No. 27 A and in line of Nanticoke River Prong Hurts Creek; thence turning and running with Lot No. 27A South 20degrees 23 minutes 48 seconds East 83.38 feet to a concrete monument at the tie line; thence continuing with Lot No. 27A South 20 degrees 24 minutes 55 seconds East 255.86 feet to the point and place of beginning.

Being the same lands and premises which Dan H. Henderson and Karen S. Henderson by Deed dated September 11, 2006and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and the State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3359, Page 298, did grant and convey unto Curtis W. Armstrong.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-6.0016.00 Property Address: 7591 RIVERSHORE DRIVE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the

Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CURTIS W. ARMSTRONG and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware and being more fully described according to a survey prepared by Walter R. Todd, Registered Surveyor, dated August 2, 1998, and as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point situate on the southerly right-of-way of Delaware Route 18, said point being a corner of these lands and lands n/f of Samuel W. Nickerson and being the beginning of a curve bearing to the right, said curve having a delta angle of 04° 43’ 34” and a radius of 1940.22’; thence by and with said curve, an arc distance of 160.05’ to a pipe, said pipe being a corner of these lands and lands n/f of John W. O’Day; thence by and with said lands n/f of John W. O’Day, the following two courses and distances, S 12° 20’ 00” W, 250.00’ to a pipe; thence N 74° 35’ 18” W, 160.00’ to a pipe being a corner of these lands, lands n/f of John W. O’Day and lands n/f of Samuel W. Nickerson; thence by and with said lands n/f of Samuel W. Nickerson N 12° 20’ 00” E, 250.00’ to the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Gerald Richard Wolfe and Linda C. Wolfe, his wife by deed dated August 11, 1988 and recorded in the See LEGALS—page 34

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Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 1589, Page 178 did grant and convey unto JAMES K. BECKWITH, III and SHEILA M. BECKWITH, his wife. The said Sheila M. Beckwith having departed this life thereby vesting title in JAMES K. BECHWITH, III, surviving tenant by the entirety.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-7.0035.02 Property Address: 16732 SEA SHORE HIGHWAY, GEORGETOWN Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JAMES K. BECKWITH, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following

MORNING STAR described real estate to wit: All that certain piece, parcel and lot of land lying and being situate in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, comprising all of Lot #7, Section B of “Westview Extended” subdivision, being described more particularly in accordance with a survey plat prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., dated December 8, 2006, as follows: BEGINNING at a point an the westerly right-of-way line of Hickory Lane (36’ wide) distant on a bearing of South 59°-33’-10” West 1.18 feet from a disturbed concrete monument (found); said point being situate southerly 120 feet, more or less, from right-ofway of Allen Ave.; thence with Hickory Lane South 00°-37’-49” West 60.00 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence with Lot # 6 North 89°-18’-31” West 118.60 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence with Lot #31 North 00°-37’-51” East 60.14 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence with Lot # 8 South 89°-14’-20” East 118.59 feet home to the point of beginning.

BEING the same lands and premises which Berley A. Mears, III, dated December 19, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3399, Page 253, did grant and convey unto Tonya E. Bratten.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.0972.00 Property Address: 216 HICKORY LANE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the

cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of TONYA E. BRATTEN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the TOWN OF LAUREL, Sussex County, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron rebar set on the South right of way line of Tenth Street at a corner for these lands and Lands of Jack Daniel Currie, etux; thence with the South right of way line of Tenth Street South 79 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 50.00 feet to an iron rebar set on the South right of way line of Tenth Street at a corner for these lands and Lands of Donald W. O’Neal; thence with said O’Neal Lands South 11 degrees 16 minutes 55 seconds West 135.90 feet to an iron bar found at a corner for these lands, Lands of Donald W. O’Neal and in line of Lands of Odd Fellows Cemetery Co .. Inc.; thence with Lands of Odd Fellows Cemetery Co., Inc. North 79 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 49.72 feet to a pipe found at a corner for these lands, Lands of Jack Daniel Currie, etux and in line of Lands of Odd Fellows Cemetery Co. Inc.; thence with said Currie Lands North 11 degrees 09 minutes 55 seconds East 135.90 feet to an iron rebar set on the South right of way line of Tenth Street located at the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may, as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A, Temple, Jr. DEL. P.L.S. No. 242, dated June 5, 2002.

• APRIL 8 - 14, 2010 AND BEING the same lands and premises which Robert J. Perry and Daniela K. Perry by deed dated June 7, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2717, Page 66 did grant and convey unto WALTER W. FOX, JR. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.1078.00 Property Address: 224 WEST 10TH STREET, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of WALTER W. FOX, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land with the improvements thereon erect-

ed, situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known as Lot Number A-6, PINE BLUFF No.2, as shown on a revised plot prepared by McCann, Inc., Registered Surveyors, which is filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Plot Book 57, Page 196, be the contents thereof what they may.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Tammac Holdings Corporation, by deed dated February 25, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3554, Page 292 did grant and convey unto GEORGE J. MACKENRODT, JR. AND SANDRA F. MACKENRODT, his wife.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-3.0058.00 Property Address: 15400 FORSYTHIA DRIVE, GEORGETOWN Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SANDRA F. & GEORGE J. MACKENRODT, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and being all of Lot Nos. 58, 59, 60 and 61 of Lake Pines and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at an axle found on the Northerly side of Laurel A venue and being a corner for these lands and those of Lot No. 62; thence along Laurel Avenue North 70 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 218.69 feet to a pipe found at lands of George Walson; thence with Walson lands, North 08 degrees 22 minutes 27 seconds East 153.15 feet to a pipe found at Lot No. 113; thence with Lot Nos. 113, 112, 111, 110, 109 and 106, South 69 degrees 55 minutes 19 seconds East 249.75 feet to a pipe found; thence with Lot No. 62, South 20 degrees 04 minutes 31 seconds West 149.67 feet to the point and place of beginning.

BEING the same lands and premises which Michael W. Messick and Alice E. Messick by Deed dated March 30, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3433, Page 272, did grant and convey unto Michael W. Messick.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-2.0034.00 Property Address: 104 LAUREL AVENUE, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent DelaSee LEGALS—page 35

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 34 ware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL W. MESSICK and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN L1TIlE CREEK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A POINT LOCATED IN HOLLY BRANCH 0 THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF ROUTE #24 (30 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE THEREOF) AND IN THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF GEORGE H. ALVAREZ, ET AL.; THENCE WITH HOLLY BRANCH THE FOLLOWING TWO COURSES AND DISTANCES: (1) SOUTH 01 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 112.54 FEET TO A POINT; AND (2) SOUTH 08 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST 216.28 FEET TO A POINT IN HOLLY BRANCH AND AT A CORNER FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF ERNEST F. HORSEY; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF LANDS OF SAID HORSEY, SOUTH 52 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST 10.28 FEET TO A 4” CONCRETE MARKER FOUND; THENCE

CONTINUING THE SAME COURSE 91.28 FEET (A TOTAL DISTANCE ON SAID COURSE OF 101.56 FEET) TO A 3/4” IRON PIPE SET IN THE LINE OF LANDS OF SAID HORSEY AT A CORNER FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF KENNETH M. AND KATHLEEN A. HASTINGS; THENCE WITH THE LINE OF LANDS OF SAID HASTINGS, NORTH 20 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST 346.45 FEET TO A 3/4” IRON PIPE SET ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF ROUTE #24 AT A CORNER FOR LANDS OF SAID HASTINGS; THENCE WITH THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF ROUTE #24, NORTH 69 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 55 SECONDS EAST 182.18 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AS WILL MORE FULLY AND AT LARGE APPEAR UPON REFERENCE TO A SURVEY PREPARED

BY MCCANN, INC., P.L.S. 299, DATED JANUARY 22, 1990 AND INCORPORATED HEREIN. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SHARON L. BOYCE BY DEED FROM DARRELL S. HASTINGS, LINDA M. HASTINGS RECORDED 03/15/1990 IN DEED BOOK 1705 PAGE 041, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE. Tax Parcel: 4-32-11.006.04 Property Address: 8416 SHARPTOWN ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the

cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SHARON L. HURLEY A/K/A SHARON L. BOYCE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being designated as Lot#594-E-4, shown on the plot of “Newberg Lots”, prepared for Paul Wilson, as surveyed

by Coast Survey, Inc., Land Surveying and Planning, dated November 8, 1992, divided March 16, 1994, filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 52, page 50, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the southeasterly right-of-way line of County Road #594 (50 feet wide), a corner for this lot and Lot #594-E•5; thence continuing with said right-of. way north 33 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds East 300.00 feet to a pipe; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and Lot E-3 South 56 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds East 525.30 feet (passing over a pipe at 195.00 feet) to a point in the center of Gum Branch Ditch; thence with said Ditch South 29 degrees 23 minutes 05 seconds West 204.20 feet to a point and continuing South 27 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds West 385.07 feet to a point; thence turning and running by and with Lot E-5 North 22 degrees 55 minutes 28 seconds West 513.82 feet to a pipe; thence continuing on North 22 degrees 55 minutes 28

• APRIL 8 - 14, 2010 second West 106.59 feet to a pipe; thence continuing on North 56 degrees 52 minutes 52 second West 150.00 feet to the place of beginning said to contain 5.000 acres more or less.

Tax Parcel: 4-30-9.0042.04 Property Address: 14499 OAK ROAD, GREENWOOD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of REBECCA R. & CHARLES A. HOLLINGSWORTH, II and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being on the North side of Eight Street, in the

PAGE 35 Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex county, Delaware being more particularly described as follows to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe (found) lying on the Northerly right of way line of West Eighth Street (21.75 feet f/f), said iron pipe being 762 feet more or less to centerline of West Street and being a common boundary line for this land and for land snow or formerly of Eric L. Savage; thence by and with Savage lands North 14 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 209.85 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Gary W. Flood South 77 degrees 51 minutes 08 seconds East 41.40 feet to an iron pipe (set); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Catherine L. Wilkerson South 14 degrees 44 minutes 28 seconds West 209.02 feet to an iron rod (found); thence turning and running by and with the Northerly right-ofway line of West Eighth Street North 79 degrees 13 minutes 24 seconds 38.73 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 8,379 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by MillerLewis, Inc., dated October 5, 2005.

BEING the same land conveyed unto Thomas H. Riggin and Dorothy O. Riggin, his wife, by deed of Maggie C. Callaway and William A. Callaway dated June 16, 1947, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 370, Page 469.

The said Thomas H. Riggin departed this life on or about May 28, 1994, and by operation of law his onehalf interest in the property conveyed unto his wife, Dorothy O. Riggin. The said Dorothy O. Riggin departed this life on or about March 16, 2005, and by her Will of record in the Office of the Register of Wills in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Will Book 447, Page 261, did devise and bequeath her property to her children: Thomas K. Riggin, Marilyn E. Johnson, Penny M. Tyndall and Doris Jean Tubbs.

BEING the same land conveyed unto Thomas W. Watson and Sharon A. Watson, his wife, by deed of The Estate of Dorothy O. Riggin, by Thomas K. Riggin, Executor, Thomas K. Riggin, Penny M. Tyndall, and Doris Jean Tubbs and Marilyn E. Johnson dated

October 14, 2005, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3223, Page 64.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.10200.00 Property Address: 213 8TH STREET, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of THOMAS W. & SHARON A. WATSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the TOWN OF BLADES, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being known as LOT See LEGALS—page 36

PAGE 36 LEGALS - from Page 35 NO. A-I as shown on a plot of lots of Thomas R. Young, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an Iron rebar found at the intersection of the Southerly right of way line of East Second Street with the Easterly right of way of East Cannon Street; thence with the Easterly right of way line of East Second Street South 89 degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds East 124.95 feet to a concrete monument found on the Southerly right of way line of East Second Street at a corner for this lot and Lot No. A-3: thence with Lot No. A-3 South 01 degrees 28 minutes 32 seconds East 112.04 feet to a concrete monument found at a corner for this lot and Lot Nos. A-3, A-4 and A-2; thence with Lot No. A-2 North 89 degrees 3S minutes 00 seconds West 124.39 feet to a concrete monument found on the Easterly right of way line of Cannon Street at a corner for this lot and Lot No. A-2; thence with the Easterly right of way line of Cannon Street North 01 degrees 43 minutes 2S seconds West 112.94 feet to an iron rebar found at the intersection of the Southerly right of way line of East Second Street with the Easterly right of way line of Cannon Street located at the point and place of beginning, containing 14,013 square feet of land be the same more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr. DEL. P.L.S. No. 242, dated April 23, 2005.

Being the same lands and premises which Diane D. Webb, did grant and convey unto Robert W. Buecker and Natasha M. Buecker, by deed dated May 12, 2005 and recorded on May 13, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3143 AT Page 97.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.11131.02 Property Address: 201 E. SECOND STREET, BLADES Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May

MORNING STAR 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ROBERT W. & NATASHA M. BUECKER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece, parcel and tract of land, lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, and the State 01” Delaware, being depicted on a survey as Parcel 2.02 and consisting of 35.0 I acres more or less with improvement thereon, as survey prepared by Charles D. Murphy Associates, Inc. dated September 20, 2006, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Plot Book 108, at Page 141.

Being the same lands and premises which Noble M. Schuyler, did grant and convey unto Jason C. Clagg and Jennifer J. Clagg, by deed dated June 15, 2006 and recorded on June 19,2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3323 at Page 201.

Tax Parcel: 4-30-6.002.02 Property Address: 12935 LIGHTHOUSE LANE, GREENWOOD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash

or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JASON C. & JENNIFER J. CLAGG and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, known as Lot 9 West Ninth Street, situated in the Town of Blades, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, and known as part of Lots Nos. 41 and 46 on the sub-division of land of W.A. Larrimore and Co” as said plan is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 284, Page 601, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the northerly side of West

• APRIL 8 - 14, 2010 Ninth Street at the distance of two hundred seventeen feet measured westerly along said side of said street from the point of its intersection with the westerly side of the road leading from Seaford to Laurel, known as U.S. Route 13, as laid out; thence northerly by a line drawn parallel to said Route 13, one hundred feet to a point; thence westerly parallel to West Ninth Street, forty-three feet to a point; thence southerly, parallel to the first described line, one hundred feet to a point in the northerly side of West Ninth Street, and thence, thereby easterly, forty-three feet to the place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

TOGETHER with the use in common, with others entitled thereto forever, of a four foot wide pavement extending along the northerly side of West Ninth Street from a point on the northerly side of West Ninth Street, beginning one hundred and twenty feet westerly from Route 13 and extending westerly the distance of two hundred and twenty three feet, more or less, to the boundary line of the above-named Subdivision.

Being the same lands and premises which Victory Hurley did grant and convey unto Paul M. Davis, III by deed dated April 15, 2005 and recorded on April 20, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3131 Page 86.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.15184.00 Property Address: 9 WEST 9TH STREET, BLADES Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser

will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of PAUL M. DAVIS, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate in the Town of Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: On the east side of Main Street, BEGINNING at the southwest corner of Mrs. Moore’s lot and running with said lot South 89.5 degrees East, 220 feet to M.E. Brown’s lands; thence South 5.5 degrees East, 52 feet to a corner of No.2; thence North 89.5 degrees West, 217 feet to Street; thence North 7.5 degrees West, 52 feet to the place of beginning, containing 11,471 square feet of land, more or less, together with all improvements located thereon.

Being the same lands and premises which Douglas A. Moore as attorney in fact for Pamela L. Quillen did grant and convey unto John E. Quillen by deed

dated November 19, 2004 and recorded on December 1, 2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3067 Page 201.

Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.16181.00 Property Address: 211 S. MAIN STREET, BRIDGEVILLE Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before May 17, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on May 21, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN E. QUILLEN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 4/8/2tc

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Beneath the rubble were precious memories For the past couple of weeks I have been cleaning out my attic. I ony indsor built this upstairs room a few years ago as a bedroom for my son. I It was when his warnspent several thousand dollars fixing it up as his “man cave,” and two ings stopped and were months later he moved out and got replaced by silence married.

This then became a room like all that we were frightrooms that are not lived in – a storened. age spot. Everything that came to the house and could not fit in somewhere downstairs would be sent to the carvings I made, declaring my undythe attic. Every piece of junk that I found ing love for Cheryl Marshall, a young lady some reason not to throw away was conwhom I was smitten with in the eighth, veniently stored in the upstairs attic. ninth and tenth grades.

I now want to use this as an office and I’m not sure what her feelings were for I had to face the music and start the clean up project, hence the 25-cubic yard roll-off me, but I think it was possible she may have known my last name. I had a produmpster in my back yard. pensity for liking girls who thought of me As I went through the attic throwing much like a pimple; they would rather not piles and piles of my history out the attic have one, but it still comes around. door, I saw an old familiar friend lying Nonetheless, the carvings, featuring under several sheets of plywood and a huge hearts with our names inside, remain broken television. It was the bed from my as a testament to my half of the love affair. childhood home in Crisfield.

There are also small holes in the headI couldn’t believe it. This was the bed board that were made by darts, I can still I started sleeping in just after the crib. At age 4, I first shared it with my older broth- see my younger brother flaying to and fro as he skillfully dodged the flying darts I er and then it eventually became the bed I alone slept in until I married at age 18 and chucked at his head because he dared to lie in my bed reading one of my Superman left home. It is like an old friend. comics.

I now have my new (old) bed and was Another neat feature on my childhood amazed to find that on the headboard are bed are the four wooden coconuts that sit

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perched on the posts at the corners of the bed frame. These would screw off and were wonderful projectiles to use when your brothers invaded your space. Mom tired of picking them up off the floor and they are now Super-glued tightly in place.

As I moved the bed across the attic floor I recalled each childhood memory, like the times my brother and I would lie in bed exchanging stories and tickling each other to see who would laugh the hardest.

Of course, for some strange reason, my parents felt we should be lying quietly in bed. No way, it was party time. My father seemed to have the biggest problem with this arrangement His verbal warnings, which seemed to run in sync with the timing of television commercials, could be heard from the living room doorway at the base of the stairs.

First, he would say, “All right up there, knock it off.” Then a few minutes later he would say, “You heard what I said. Shut it up or I’m coming up there.”

We knew we were safe as long as we could hear Dad’s warnings. It was when his warnings stopped and were replaced by silence that we were frightened. He moved like a Ninja in the night.

I cannot ever recall being prepared for Dad’s assaults. After about two or three warnings he would spring into action like a jungle soldier.

He would somehow make his way up

Habitat’s Women Build begins in May Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) will construct its third wholehouse women built project this spring.

Construction is set to begin in May, with the home to be completed in October. The house, located in the Cave Colony development in Milton, is one of 10 houses planned for qualifying low-income families in 2010.

Women Build takes women from all walks of life and teaches them basic construction skills, enabling them to not only build houses for Habitat but also to feel more confident and empowered in their own lives.

The project leader for the SCHFH 2010 Women Build is Kathy Goodman, realtor with REMAX by the Sea.

SCHFH and Goodman seek organized and dedicated women to head the leadership team for this project. Positions available include: site leader, crew leader, fundraising coordinator, lunch coordinator, on-site support, public relations coordinator, special events volunteer and training workshop coordinator.

DiFebo’s Restaurant in Bethany Beach is hosting a WB 2010 fundraiser on Sunday, April 25. Twenty five percent of their dinner receipts will be donated to the Women Build project. To support this aspect of Women Build, call DiFebo’s (5394914) for reservations.

For information visit www.sussexcountyhabitat.org/womenbuild, or email womenbuild@sussexcountyhabitat.org.

the squeaky, old stairs without a sound.

It was only when his form could be made out in the moonlight, hovering over us like Bigfoot with a belt, that we knew we were doomed.

No time to prepare. My brother and I would almost beat each other to death trying to dodge the motions of Dad’s belt.

My brother and I would be grabbing for the same pillow, trying to cover as much of our body as possible. It was utter mayhem.

The rest of the night would be spent listening to each other whimpering and stifling our crying until it sounded like two plungers clearing out a clogged drain, so as not to upset Dad again.

Yes, that bed brings back some remarkable memories.

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, Seaford.

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, N. Market St., Seaford.

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Small businesses should beware of firms that charge fees for help The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is warning small businesses to use caution if they are contacted by firms offering to help them apply for funds available through SBA programs.

SBA and SBA’s Office of the Inspector General (SBA OIG) have received several complaints from small businesses about abusive marketing practices, scams and exorbitant fees charged by firms offering to help them obtain a loan, grant or other federal funds, from SBA. Some of these complaints include: • Firms charging small businesses high fees to provide assistance applying to SBA funding programs. Some firms allegedly guaranteed that the small business would obtain SBA funding if they paid the fee. SBA does not endorse or give preference to specific private companies or their clients.

• Firms charging small busi-

nesses for services never requested after the small business gave bank account and routing information to a caller claiming to be a firm offering assistance.

• Firms alleging that a small business would be issued a “forfeiture letter” that would make the small business ineligible for any SBA funding for three years if the small business refused to use the firm’s services.

When electing to use a third

party to apply for SBA funding programs, small businesses should remember: • Small businesses can get free assistance in person or by calling one of SBA’s 68 District Offices and from information on SBA’s website, www.sba.gov. They can also get assistance from Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Veterans Business Outreach Centers and SCORE Chapters, either free

or for a reasonable fee.

• Small businesses should ask for references and confer with trusted colleagues and institutions, such as the Better Business Bureau, when selecting service providers.

• Small businesses should clearly establish and document: 1) What they are being charged; 2) When they will be charged; 3) What they must do; and 4) What services they will receive.

SBA’s Office of the Inspector General will investigate and respond to all complaints. SBA encourages anyone with knowledge of a misrepresentation regarding SBA Business Loan Programs, or any other SBA program, to contact SBA OIG by calling the OIG Hotline toll-free at 800-767-0385, or submitting an online report at www.sba.gov/ig, and click the link for “Report Fraud Waste or Abuse.”

DEDO receives VISTA funding The Delaware Economic De-

velopment Office was recently awarded an AmeriCorps VISTA Program grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The $90,585 grant will fund the placement of five fulltime AmeriCorps VISTA members with the Office.

The VISTA members will support programs in workforce development, entrepreneurship, small business and Downtown Delaware. The focus of their work will be in displaced workers; new business start-ups; small, minority and women-owned businesses; and the Delaware Emerging Technology Center.

The grant will also help fund training and support for the VISTA members. DEDO will provide leadership skill development to VISTA members. These skills will help them be successful not only during their year of service, but also in their future careers and volunteer work.

The members will begin their one-year commitment on July 1. In return for their community service, members receive a living allowance upon completion of the one-year commitment and a $4,725 education award accepted at any higher education institution.

The living allowance is $10,692 for Sussex and Kent County or $11,232 for New Castle County.

Applicants must be at least 20 and have an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

For more information, interested candidates may call 302672-6828 or send their resumes to DEDO.Resumes@state.de.us.

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Laurel senior Taylor Oliphant puts on the brakes as she rounds third base as Laurel coach Jodi Green puts up the stop sign. Oliphant went 2-3 in her team’s 10-1 win last week in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar senior Dylan Shupe fires a pitch during his team’s home win over Laurel last week. Shupe struck out 13 and allowed no runs and one hit while adding a double and a home run at the plate. Photo by Mike McClure

Young Bulldogs unable to overcome Shupe, Wildcats

By Mike McClure

The young Laurel baseball team faced a test last Wednesday when it traveled to Delmar to face the Wildcats. Delmar sent senior fireballer Dylan Shupe to the mound. Shupe’s arm and bat helped lead Delmar to a 10-0 win over Laurel in six innings.

Shupe struck out the side in the top of

the second inning, giving him five strikeouts through the first two frames. In the bottom of the inning, senior Jeff Fleetwood led off with a double and moved to third on a ground out by Geoffrey Wells before scoring on an error. Ryan McCulley doubled in Jose Dina (first on error) and scored on a single by Thomas Gray for a 3-0 Wildcat lead.

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Delmar’s Geoffrey Wells takes a lead off first base as Laurel senior Chris Cutsail comes home with a pitch during last week’s game. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel softball team remains unbeaten with win over Delmar

By Mike McClure

The Laurel varsity softball team moved to 3-0 with a 10-1 win over rival Delmar last Thursday in Delmar. Laurel pitcher Stephanie Wheatley scattered four hits and struck out seven in seven innings and her offense did the rest.

“They can hit right through the lineup and that’s what makes it nice,” first year head coach Jodi Green said of her team.

“I’m very pleased. The girls have been very positive.”

Green played with Delmar head coach Michelle Niblett at Delmar High. The Wildcats reached the state tournament together when Niblett was a senior and Green was a junior.

Delmar threatened in the bottom of the first when Lauren Massey led off with a single, reached second on a sac bunt

by Mallory Elliott, and went to third on ground out by Jennifer Carr. Laurel first baseman Jenna Cahall fielded a ground ball and beat the batter to first to strand Massey at third.

Laurel got things going in the second innings when Alexis Oliphant hit a leadoff double, Kelsey Oliphant walked, Taylor Oliphant moved her fellow triplets up with a sac bunt, and Wheatley reached first on an error which allowed Alexis Oliphant to score the first run of the game.

Delmar came back with a run in the third as Tina Lehman reached first and second on an error and scored when Massey punched a bunt single into the hole (1-1). Elliott added a sac bunt, but Laurel second baseman Brooke Evans made a nice play up the middle to throw out Carr at first and catcher Kelsey Oliphant fielded a nubber in front of the plate the threw to Cahall for the final out of the inning.

The Bulldogs’ Kelsey Willey makes a running grab in right field during last week’s game in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

The Bulldogs increased their lead to 4-1 with three runs in the top of the fourth. Alexis Oliphant singled, stole second, and came home on RBI single

by Taylor Oliphant; Breada Boyce and Wheatley each singled to load the bases; Kelsey Willey hit a sac fly to plate Taylor Oliphant; and Evans singled up middle to score Boyce.

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Raven Roundup- Sussex Tech soccer team moves to 3-0

By Mike McClure The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ soccer team advanced to 3-0 with a 4-0 win over Lake Forest last Wednesday. Melanie Hitchens and Amanda Sava netted first half goals, Lindsey Rickards had a pair of second half goals, and Leeanne Rowe and Sarah Samaha each chipped in with an assist.

The Ravens out shot the Spartans, 18-2, and held a 7-1 advantage in corners. Sussex Tech goalies Margaret Lee and Lisa Sekscinski each recorded a save in the win.

Sussex Tech boys’ track team falls to CR- The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ track team lost to Caesar Rodney, 103.542.5, last Wednesday in Georgetown. For the Ravens, Dennis Davenport placed first in the shot put competition with a throw of 41’ 3”, Tyler Belle placed first in the high jump (5’ 6”), and Jeff Davenport came in first in the pole vault (8’ 9”).

Lady Ravens edged by Riders, 72-65- The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ track team lost to Caesar Rodney, 72-65, in their meet last week. Sussex Tech’s Crystal Melanie Hitchens Wilson placed first in the 100 hurdles (17.3) and the 300 hurdles (53.7); Emily Ritter came in first in the 1,600 (5:52) and the 3,200 (12:17); Paige Morris won the shot put (36’), discus (118’ 9”), and long jump (16’ 5”); and Shani Wells finished first in the high jump (5’).

The Ravens’ 3,200 relay team of Isabel Wharton, Bethany Killmon, Taylor Payne, and Ritter (10:52) and the 400 relay team of Morris, Shanay Snead, DaNee White, and Thomeka Floyd (52.5) also placed first.

Sussex Tech softball team loses to CR- The Sussex Tech Crystal Wilson softball team was edged by Caesar Rodney, 2-1, last Thursday.

Kelsey Doherty had a pair of hits in the loss.

Girls’ lacrosse team doubles up Dover, 14-7- The Ravens’ girls’ lacrosse team topped Dover, 14-7, last Thursday in Dover. Maxine Fluharty and Kellen Cannon each tallied five goals and Haley Clayton-Moyer added four goals for Sussex Tech (1-0) in the win.

Sussex Tech baseball team loses to Riders- The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team was blanked by Caesar Rodney, 3-0, last Thursday in Georgetown. Scott Smart doubled for one of the Ravens’ three hits in the loss.

Delaware Tech-Owens softball team wins three of four The Delaware Technical and Community College- Owens campus softball team won three of four games last week. The Roadrunners swept last Friday’s doubleheader against Gloucester Community College and split a series against Mercer County College on Saturday.

Del Tech edged Gloucester, 17-15, in eight innings in the first game on Friday.

Shannon Wilson went 4-5 with a triple and an RBI; Melony Thompson was 2-5 with a double and four RBIs; Ashley Ivory batted 3-4 with a double and an RBI; Megan Bilbrough was 2-6 with a double and two RBIs; and Jenna Adkins tripled and drive in a run in the win.

Kristine Jackson allowed one run on five hits in six innings to help the Roadrunners to a 9-1 win in game two. Jackson also went 3-4 with an RBI while Wilson was 2-3 with a double and two RBIs. Delaware Tech won the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, 11-4. Jackson allowed four runs in seven innings and went 3-4 with a double and three RBIs at the plate. Wilson and Thompson each went 2-4 with a double and Ivory collected a pair of hits including a grand slam.

Mercer picked up a 4-3 win in the second game of the twin bill. Wilson had a pair of hits including a double and Bilbrough doubled and drove in a run in the loss.

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Laurel Stars of the Week

Male Co-Athlete of the Week- Jose Dina- Delmar Delmar’s Jose Dina collected three hits in his team’s home win over Laurel last week. Dina also scored a pair of runs and drove in two in the 10-0 victory.

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekEric Hastings- Laurel High Laurel’s Eric Hastings shot a 44 and was the medalist in his team’s match against Delmar last Thursday.

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Female Co-Athlete of the Female Co-Athlete of the Week- Week- Lauren Massey- Delmar Stephanie Wheatley- Laurel High Delmar second baseman Lauren Laurel senior Stephanie Wheatley struck out seven and allowed one run on four hits and a walk in her team’s 10-1 win over Delmar last Thursday.

Massey went 3-3 with an RBI in her team’s home loss to Laurel last Thursday.

Massey also had five hits in two games in the Wildcats’ wins on Saturday

Honorable mention- Dylan Shupe- Delmar; Thomas Gray- Delmar; Ryan McCulley- Delmar; Kevin Trader- Delmar; Kegan Yossick- Laurel; Tyler Cornish- Delmar; Colby Watts- Laurel; Christien Carey- Delmar; Jeff Davenport- Sussex Tech; Dennis Davenport- Sussex Tech; David Fluharty- Sussex Tech; Ben Bateman- Sussex Tech; Alexis Oliphant- Laurel; Taylor Oliphant- Laurel; Brooke Evans- Laurel; Jenna Cahall- Laurel; Sam Johnson- Delmar; Caroline Phillips- Delmar; Jennifer Carr- Delmar; Lindsey Rickards- Sussex Tech; Crystal Wilson- Sussex Tech; Emily Ritter- Sussex Tech; Isabel Wharton- Sussex Tech; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Maxine FluhartySussex Tech; Kellen Cannon- Sussex Tech; Emily Pentoney- Delmarva Christian; Kelsey Doherty- Sussex Tech

The Wildcats’ Alyssa Martin looks to boot the ball downfield during her team’s 2-1 win over Milford last week. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar girls’ soccer team tops Milford, falls to Smyrna

The Delmar varsity girls’ soccer team earned a 2-1 home win over Milford last Wednesday before falling to Smyrna on the road, 3-1, on Thursday.

Samantha Johnson put the Wildcats on the board with a penalty kick in the first half of Thursday’s game, but the Eagles came back with three unanswered goals in the win.

Delmar goalie Ashley Matos recorded five saves in the game.

Delmar and Milford played to a 0-0 tie in the first half of Wednesday’s game. Delmar netted a pair of goals in the second half while the Bucs had just one goal. No additional information was provided from this game.

RAVENS AND JAYS- Sussex Tech’s Tori Suess is sandwiched between Seaford’s Nadine Trigo and Macey Cordrey as she tries to get her foot on the ball to push it into the circle for the Ravens. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Laurel girls’ soccer team falls in match at Caesar Rodney The Laurel varsity girls’ soccer team lost to Caesar Rodney, 10-0, last Thursday in Camden. Allysa Miller recorded seven saves for the Bulldogs, who were out-shot, 17-0.

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Delmar’s Lauren Massey makes contact with a pitch for a base hit during her team’s home contest against Laurel last week. Massey went 3-3 for the Wildcats in the loss.

Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel-Delmar softball continued In the top of the sixth, Boyce singled down the right field line to start the inning before scoring on a sac bunt by Willey.

Evans singled and motored all the way around the bases following a Delmar error to make the score 8-1. Alexis Oliphant and Kelsey Oliphant each added a sacrifice inning to put two more runs on the board.

That was all Wheatley and her defense needed as the Bulldogs held on for the 10-1 win. Evans went 2-4 with a run and

two RBIs; Cahall was 2-4 with a double and a run; Alexis Oliphant batted 2-3 with a double, two runs and an RBI; Taylor Oliphant went 2-3 with a run and an RBI; and Breada Boyce hit 3-4 with two runs and two walks.

Massey paced the Wildcats with a 3-3 performance and the team’s only RBI while Bethany Wheatley went 1-2 with a walk. Delmar fell to 0-2 in the conference and 1-2 overall with the loss. Laurel was scheduled to host upstate power Caravel on Thursday.

KEEP AWAY- Delmar’s Sam Johnson looks to keep the ball away from the Milford defenders during last Wednesday’s game. Johnson scored on a penalty kick in the Wildcats’ loss to Smyrna on Thursday. Photo by Mike McClure

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Delmar softball team wins a pair at Mardela tournament

The Wildcats’ Danielle McWilliams comes home with a pitch during last week’s loss to Laurel. Photo

by Mike McClure

The Delmar varsity softball team picked up a pair of non-conference wins last weekend at Mardela. The Wildcats blanked Cambridge-South Dorchester, 10-0, before defeating Mardela, 15-4, on Saturday.

Lauren Massey had three hits including a double, Caroline Phillips went 3-4 with a double and a home run, and Jennifer Carr added a pair of hits in Delmar’s 10-0 win. Danielle Bradley and Phillips combined for the one hit shutout.

In game two, Carr collected three hits including a home run, Phillips had three hits including a double, Hunter Causey added two hits including a triple, Massey and Danielle McWilliams each had a pair of hits, and Carlee Budd collected two hits including a double.

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Laurel shortstop Breada Boyce throws to first during her team’s win in Delmar last week. Boyce went 3-4 with a pair of runs in the 10-1 win. Photo by Mike McClure

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Delmar’s Ryan McCulley takes a lead off second base during last week’s home contest against Laurel.

Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel’s Kegan Yossick collects his team’s first hit against Delmar hurler Dylan Shupe last week in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar-Laurel baseball continued Shupe struck out the side again in the top of the third and was beaned to start the bottom half of the inning. Wells singled in Shupe and Fleetwood reached on an error and scored on a single by Dina. Gray drew a bases loaded walk to plated the third run of the inning for a 6-0 Delmar advantage.

Shupe hit a solo home run in the fourth to make the score 7-0. Laurel’s Kegan Yossick collected his team’s first hit in the top of the fifth, but once again Shupe struck out the side to end the threat.

Delmar added a run in the bottom of the inning when Dina reached on an infield single, McCulley walked, and Gray added an infield single. Dina scored on a fielder’s choice on a ball hit by freshman Kevin Trader.

Shupe notched three more strikeouts

in the sixth inning before the Delmar batters scored the final two runs of the game.

Shupe doubled and scored on a fielder’s choice and Ryan Thomas drew a walk with the bases loaded to end the game.

Shupe had a double, home run, and three runs and struck out 13 while allowing one hit and no walks in six innings of work. Fleetwood doubled and scored a pair of runs; Wells went 1-3 with a run and an RBI; Dina was 3-4 with two runs and two RBIs; McCulley batted 1-3 with a double, a run, and an RBI; Thomas had a hit, two walks, and an RBI; and Gray went 2--2 with two RBIs. Delmar 10, Holly Grove 0- Delmar came back with a 10-0 non-conference win over Holly Grove on Thursday.

Trader allowed no hits in four innings and Brady Scott pitched the fifth inning to seal the win for the Wildcats (3-1).

Laurel track teams face Sussex Tech, Delmarva Christian

The Laurel boys’ and girls’ varsity track and field teams faced Delmarva Christian and Sussex Tech in the season opener March 23 in Georgetown. The Bulldogs’ results follow: Boys- Laurel 108, Delmarva Christian 5; Sussex Tech 82, Laurel 67In the 100 meter dash, Chris Jones placed third and ran on the 4x1 relay team that took first against Delmarva Christian. In Jean Ilera’s first meet running the hurdles. he placed second in the 110 high hurdles and first in the 300 hurdles where he qualified for states with a time of 44 seconds.

Lee Butler took second in the 800 meter sprint with Paul Charleon in third. Jermaine Harris placed third in the long jump and finishing in second place in the long jump was Roosevelt Joinvill. Harris, Joinvill, and CJ Snead along with Zac Exume, who placed first in the 400 meter run, took first in the 4x4 relay. Exume ran on the 4x8 and the 4x2 which also took first. Shawn Miller, Ilera and A.J. Mann ran with Exume on the 4x2. Butler, Adam Horner and Ryan Boyce ran on the 4x8 with Exume once again running the lead leg.

Ryne Wood and Ryan Boyce started the year off by dominating the 1600 and the 3200 meter run with Wood finished first in both with Boyce right behind him taking second. Justin Rife qualified for states in both the shot-put and the discus with a pair of first place finishes.

Girls- Laurel 62, Delmarva Christian 25- In the girls’ 100 meter sprint, Aaliyah McCoy took second while Alexis Hunt finished a close third. Both of these ladies also ran with Kayla Miller and Jhara Ross in the 4x4 and finished first against Delmarva Christian. Miller placed second and third in the 300 and 100 hurdles respectively, with Sierra Butler finishing fourth in both hurdle events.

Butler and Miller also ran on the 4x2 relay team with Ross and Hunt taking first place. Ross also placed second in the 400 and 200 meter sprint with Hunt finishing third in the 200. McCoy also placed fourth in both the 200 and the 400. Lauren Hitch placed second in the 1,600 while Morgan Slabin and Tory Edwards took third and fourth respectively in the 800. Ashley Zarrello placed third in the shot put and discus.

Delmar golf team improves to 3-1 with win over Laurel The Delmar varsity golf team picked up a 188-215 win over Laurel last Thursday at the Deer Run Golf Links. Laurel’s Eric Hastings was the medalist with a 44 while Delmar’s Christien Carey and Laurel’s Colby Watts each shot a 45. J.R. Outten added a 46, Corey Phillips had a 48, and Josh Wood shot a 49 for the Wildcats.

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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.

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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

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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 FINAL WORD - How long will it take to spend $138 bilRocket Center in Huntsville, lion? PageAlabama.

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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.

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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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Sussex Tech boys’ lacrosse team picks up win over Delmar The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ lacrosse team earned a 15-8 win over Delmar last Wednesday in Georgetown. The Ravens jumped out to a 7-1 lead in the first period and didn’t look back. David Fluharty netted four goals; Ben Bateman scored three goals; and Orlando Theiss and John Powell each added two goals in the win. Tyler Cornish scored three goals and Brad Sensenig and Jose Flores each tallied a pair of goals for the Wildcats.

Delmarva Christian varsity softball team falls to Polytech The Delmarva Christian softball team lost to Polytech, 15-0, last Thursday at Indian River High School. Emily Pentoney went 2-2 with a double in the loss.

Delmarva Christian boys’ lacrosse edged by Campus, 5-4 The Delmarva Christian boys’ lacrosse team lost to Campus Community School, 5-4, last Thursday. Thomas Catalfamo and Travis Tirrell each had a pair of goals and James Mohr recorded 15 saves for the Royals. Campus out-shot Delmarva Christian, 23-19.

Delaware Tech-Owens baseball wins a pair of games

The Delaware Technical and Community College- Owens campus baseball team won two of three games last weekend. The Roadrunners fell to Brookdale, 1-0, on Friday before sweeping a doubleheader against Raritan Valley on Saturday.

J.R. Reeser allowed one run on six hits in seven innings in the loss on Friday.

On Saturday, DelTech won game one, 7-2, as Anthony Butler (six innings, no hits, two runs, seven strikeouts) and David Webster (one inning, no hits, on runs, one strikeout) combined for a no-hitter. Eric Reiske homered and Luis Barrientos doubled in the win.

The Roadrunners took the second game, 6-5, behind the hitting of Reiske (2-4 with a double and an RBI) and Sammy Farnell (3-3 with two RBIs).

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Sydney and Jenna Beard of Seaford have been participating in gymnastics since the age of 18 months. Two years ago at the ages of eight and six they joined a competitive level 4 gymnastics team and last March moved to Twisters gym in Berlin where they qualified for, and won medals at, the Maryland State Gymnastics competition. The Twisters level four team was also the Maryland State Championship winners for 2009.

Beginning their second year of competition in the Fall of 2009, Sydney and Jenna qualified for state competition at their first meet in November and were looking forward to another great season of gymnastics. The sisters competed in two meets both earning several medals before learning that their mother was diagnosed with breast cancer which prompted them to make the decision to discontinue gymnastics for the 2009/2010 season.

One of the competition meets they would have attended this past February was the Pink Invitational in Downingtown, Pa., sponsored by the non-profit organization “Unite for Her”. Some of the funds raised by the event are donated to gymnasts and their families affected by breast cancer.

Twister’s owner and head coach Carmella Solito had encouraged Sydney and Jenna to apply for a gymnastics scholarship but with too many personal obligations arising they decided against it. Coach Solito, without their knowledge, sent in an application and in January, Sydney and Jenna Beard were informed that they were the recipients of a $1,000 grant.

This was a wonderful honor for the Beard family and even though neither Sydney nor Jenna competed at the Pink Invitational they were announced as grant winners and Coach Solito was presented with a certificate on their behalf.

Most special to the girls, though, was the support of their gym family. Coach Solito told her gymnasts “they really needed to go for it,” for the Beard family and for the cause. And in a competition of over 1,600 gymnasts the Twisters Jr. USGA teams of level 4, level 5, level 6 and level 7 all brought home first place team wins.

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Sports at the Beach hosts March Madness Tournament The March Madness Tournament took place at the Sports at the Beach complex March 27-28. The following are results from the tournament’s championships: 10 year-olds- Diamond Dreams (Delmar) 5, Delaware Vipers (Middletown) 4; 11 year-olds- Delaware Bucs (Newark) 12, Mid-Atlantic Shockers (Berlin) 8; 12 yearolds- Diamond Jaxx (Pa.) 7. Toms River Hurricanes (N.J.) 6; 13 year-olds- Diamond Dreams (Salisbury) 14, Milford Raiders (Conn.) 6 For more information visit www.sportsatthebeach.com.

This week in Star sports history

10 YEARS AGO- The Seaford varsity baseball team jumped out to a 3-0 start with wins over Sussex Tech and Indian River. Jon Pentoney had two runs and two RBIs in the 7-1 win over the Ravens while Toby Waller tossed a five-hitter in a 6-2 victory over the Indians.

FIVE YEARS AGO- The Laurel softball team defeated Delmar, 2-1, in 10 innings.

Krista Scott scored the winning run for the Bulldogs while Brittney Ruark struck out 19 in the loss.

Jordan Johnson collected three hits and scored three runs in the Delmar baseball team’s 10-9 win over Laurel.

13U CHAMPS- Shown (l to r) is the Dutch Inn team, the 2010 Laurel Youth Sports 13U girls champions: front- Aliyah Pierce, Charelle lewis, Taryn Lewis; back row Melina Clark, Coach Martina Clark, and Ciera Lewis. Missing from the picture are Destiney Adkison and Reagan Green. See next week’s Star for more team champion photos.

Ronnie Hooper quick as a bunny in U.S. 13 Dragway point opener

By Charlie Brown

The 2010 Summit E.T. Point Series began on Easter Sunday at the U.S. 13 Dragway near Delmar and getting off to the best possible start in Super Pro was Ronnie Hooper of Cambridge.

Hooper drove his ’74 Vega to the final round win over Don Teague of Newark.

Steve Long of Linthicum, Md., topped the Pro field while Charles Nock of Frankford rode to the win in Pro Bike.

Other winners on the day were: Brent Cannon of Seaford in Street Eliminator; Mark Jones of Salisbury in Import; Marshall Fowler of Ocean City in Bike Trophy; Ryan Jackson of Newark, Md., in Jr. Dragster 1 and Reese Masiello of Centerville, Md., in Jr. Dragster 2.

The Super Pro final matched Hooper and Teague, who was in his ’98 Camaro.

Hooper took the win with a .008 reaction and a run of 10.011/125.12 on a 10.00 dial. Teague broke out running an 8.727/153.87 on an 8.75 dial. Semi-finalist was Clayton Byerly of Henderson, Md., who lost to Teague.

Long met Phillip Truitt of Parsonsburg in the Pro final. Long took the win with a .014 reaction and was on his dial with a 10.763/119.09 on a 10.76 dial. Truitt ran a 10.241/130.34 on a 10.22 dial. Semifinalist was Glenn Groton of Salisbury who lost to Truitt.

Nock rode up against Deltez Davis in the all-Suzuki Pro Bike final. It was a

heads up start with both riders dialing an 8.00.

Nock took the win with an 8.798/153.24 to Davis’ 9.120/147.78.

Semi-finalist was Marquise Blake of Bishopville, Md., who lost to Nock.

Cannon defeated Shaquille Donovan of New Castle in the Street Eliminator final.

Cannon ran a 12.990/91.08 on a 12.88 dial for the win. Donovan had a 16.573/81.00 on a 16.45 dial.

Mark Jones topped Robert Jefferson of Bridgeville to win the Import final. Jefferson had a red light foul and Jones ran a 17.223/80.67 on a 16.95 dial for the win.

Marshall Fowler beat Scott West of Laurel in the Bike Trophy final. Fowler had a 10.376/105.53 on a 10.10 dial while West ran a 17.082/77.96 on a 16.00 dial.

In Jr. Dragster 1 it was Jackson over Kody Mariner of Salisbury. Jackson ran an 8.961/71.11 on an 8.95 dial while Mariner broke out with an 8.902 on an 8.90 dial. Reese Masiello got the win in Jr. Dragster 2 over Jerel Davis of Fruitland.

Davis had a red light foul and Masiello took the win with a 7.950/82.38 on a 7.90 dial.

This Wednesday Night it will be Grudge Racing plus Tune and Test. Gates open at 5 p.m. with testing from 6- 9 p.m.

Sunday it will be another exciting Summit E.T. Point Series event with gates opening at 10 a.m. Time runs will begin at 11 a.m. and eliminations will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Summer field hockey camp to take place July 12-15 in Delmar

The After Hour Sports field hockey camp will take place July 12-15 (July 16 raindate)from 9 a.m. to noon at the Delmar Middle/Senior High School field hockey field.

The camp instructors are Delmar varsity coach Jodi Hollamon and Pocomoke assistant coach Juli Bradford.

The cost of the camp is $125. For more information contact Hollamon at jbhollamon@comcast.net.

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Education FFA Club receives official charter \Phillis Wheatley Middle School’s FFA kicked off spring by attending the 80th FFA State Convention at the University of Delaware in Newark, March 24-25. The club received their official charter by the Delaware FFA State Association. Three PWMS FFA members attended and par-

ticipated in the Junior Dairy Foods judging contest.

The team, which consisted of Anna Buckley, Heidi VanVliet and Lauren Rose, placed third overall. Individually, Anna Buckley placed 9th and Lauren Rose placed 10th.

The FFA club received their official charter by the Delaware FFA State Association. From left are Christy Vanderwende-advisor, Dr. Carson-superintendant, Anna Buckley, Heidi VanVliet and Lauren Rose.

State receives Race to the Top funding Even as the initial thrill of Delaware’s first-place showing in the first round of the federal government’s “Race to the Top” education funding program continued to soak in at Legislative Hall, lawmakers recently got a briefing on how the program will work in the First State.

The $100 million Race to the Top funding award took center stage away from discussions on ensuring highly effective teachers statewide as the Education Policy Institute for Delaware Legislators kicked off its annual two-day session last week.

Whether the state had gotten the federal money, lawmakers were told the state was committed to the improvement program it laid out in its Race to the Top application, said Deputy Education Secretary Daniel Cruce. Those plans include strengthening standards and assessment and quality educators, enhancing data systems for measuring student performance and improving under-performing schools so Delaware’s students can compete at the highest levels.

The plan also calls for developing a “master teacher” program so the best teachers in a school can help develop their fellow teachers and reworking some polic-

es to weed out underperforming teachers and rewarding those who are doing good work.

Cruce told lawmakers that the Education Department has been working with the Delaware State Education Association on its plans to help ensure that teachers buy into the program.

While the four-year, $100 million grant will be a shot in the arm, Rodel Foundation CEO Paul Herdman said the state will have to work hard with local school districts to keep the money focused on the programs outlined in the state’s grant request.

In addition to Cruce’s briefing, lawmakers also heard from national policy experts on teacher accountability and from Will Pinkston, of the Tennessee State Collaboration on Reforming Education. The bipartisan group’s backing was instrumental helping pass the Volunteer State’s massive education reform effort earlier this year.

Tennessee is the only other state to have received money in Race to the Top’s first funding round.

Sussex Technical High School’s Wellness Week, which begins Monday, April 12, will feature daily healthy activities, plus educational exhibits by local health professionals. The week will culminate with a “Spring into Health Community Walk” on the track at Sussex Tech on Saturday, April 17. The walk is in conjunction with the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition.

The goal of the walk is to promote the prevention of childhood obesity and early onset diabetes, particularly in children.

There is no cost for this event and it is not a fundraiser, simply an awareness campaign.

The first 100 children registered at Sussex Tech will receive a free t-shirt just for participating. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk is held from 9 to 10 a.m. It will begin with stretching exercises led by Sussex Tech’s JROTC cadets.

The walk is held simultaneously in five towns throughout Sussex – Woodbridge Athletic Complex in Greenwood; Seaford Athletic Complex, Seaford; Laurel Senior High School, Laurel; The Villages of Five Points, Lewes; and Sussex Tech, Georgetown. A Championship Trophy Cup is presented to the site with the most registered participants. Sussex Tech’s goal is to take the trophy away from Woodbridge and bring it to Raven country. The public is invited to come out and join the fun.

Wellness Week will begin at the school with a Wellness Fair on Monday in the Commons Area. Then on Tuesday, the semi-annual Blood Drive will take place in the gym. A table tennis tournament will get students up and moving on Wednesday, while others enjoy the Dance Revolution experience. Thursday features the Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience, or SIDNE, taking place outdoors. Then on Friday, eye screenings will be given and an educational forum on “Unique Fruits for Students” will provide some helpful information.

Students are encouraged to participate in the Wellness Week activities and Community Walk. Special prizes will be offered to students, but they must be present at the walk to win. Prizes range from a Wii to school store items.

Numerous vendors and exhibitors will also be on hand during the Community Walk and the school’s annual Ham Fest will be taking place inside the school.

Sussex Tech hosts wellness walk in concert with Child Health Coalition

On Feb. 25, five FFA students received the FFA Discovery degree which recognizes students who are enrolled in 7th and 8th grade agricultural science class and making strides toward involvement in the FFA. From left are Bruce Wardwell, Lauren Rose, Heidi VanVliet, Brooke Mansfield and Anna Buckley. Students received their discovery degree pin, a certificate and several small FFA tokens.

PWMS FFA students celebrated spring with a regularly scheduled club meeting on March 23.

Mt. Olivet Preschool registering

Mt. Olivet Preschool at 315 High Street in Seaford has begun registering children for classes in the Fall of 2010.

Classes will be offered for 2, 3 and 4 year old students.

For an appointment or information call the church office at 629-4458 or Jackie Hashagen at 629-5733.

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Mrs Clarke’s 2nd grade students at West Seaford look for “professions” in the Star for their Community Helpers Unit

SPECIAL OLYMPICS TOURNAMENT - On March 23 students of the Sussex County Orthopedic Program, from Seaford Middle School, attended the Sussex County Special Olympic Basketball Skills tournament. The athletes participated in activities such as the spot-shot, in which they had to make a basket from designated locations; the target pass, which required the students to “pass” the ball within a 1-meter square that had been marked on the wall; and the 10-meter dribble, which is a timed event. The athletes who competed in these activities were: Somantha Signey, who earned a gold medal; Isiah Horsey, who earned a bronze medal; and Matthew Wingate, who earned a fourth place ribbon. Athletes who competed in a more modified version of the events, who both earned gold medals, were Veronica Andrade and Derek Powell. In the front row from left are Powell and Andrade. In the back row are Beth Tyler, teacher of orthopedically handicapped students at Seaford Middle School, Horsey, Signey, Wingate and OH para-educator Tammy Duffy. Photo by David Grantz.

Fitness passes available in newly remodeled gym at Delaware Tech

Try out the newly remodeled cardio/weight training area in the gymnasium complex at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus by purchasing a one-day pass.

These new passes are being offered for $5, are valid for a year from the date of purchase and allow guests to use the latest cable machines, free weights and cardio equipment including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes.

Guests are allowed to purchase an unlimited number of daily passes; personal training sessions, monthly and four-month passes also are available.

Fitness center membership is not required for fitness classes including karate, pilates, tai chi, yoga, zumba and belly dance aerobics. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate & Community Programs at 854-6966.

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Community Snapshots

The Laurel School District held its Major Capital Improvement Referendum last Wednesday at the high school. Residents voted 1,444 to 1,241 against the proposal to build four new schools. The board was scheduled to hold a special meeting on Thursday afternoon to set a new referendum for May 11. Photo by Mike McClure SENIOR HONORS BAND - Laurel High School participants in the Sussex County Senior High Honors Band are: Dana Marshall, Justin Collins and Shay Hunt. Submitted photo.

HONORS BAND - The following students at Laurel Middle and High School have been selected to participate in the Sussex County Jr. High Honors Band: Laurel Middle: Kylie Meadows, Hannah Lankford, Keilyann Wilder, Ana Ros, DeEnna Wedding, Cameron Wilson, Jake Furbush, Aadeel Zafar, Sampson Ash, Cole Rash; Laurel High School: Johana Bowles, David Cornish. Submitted photo.

LHS GRADUATE EARNS SCHOLARSHIP Above: Autumn Patilla, a senior student at Beebe School of Nursing, has earned the Joanna Speicher Scholarship. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Speicher of Laurel initiated the scholarship in memory of their daughter Joanna. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must have a B average and be a graduate of Laurel High School. Patilla, left, is shown with Connie Bushey, director of the Beebe School of Nursing. Submitted photo At left: Laurel High student Cory Cutsail was recognized at last month’s school board meeting for a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership award recipient. Photo by Mike McClure

Cub Scout Pack 90 held its latest awards ceremony recently. Shown (l to r) are: Jarad Alpert, Patrick Brewer, Andrew McKee, Joey Koski, Frank Vanvliet, Timmy Dyson, Jimmie Givens, Nick Parsons, Tyler Lowery, Colby Lowrey, Conner Parsons, and Den Leader Mary McKee. Submited photo.

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Spring brings flowers, pollen and reminiscing Ah, spring! That which has sprung with all its beauty. Daffodils are blooming all over Laurel, both in formal beds and those that have been wildly scattered about in otherwise barren areas.

Forsythia has passed its peak and is now on the want, periwinkle is spreading its delicate little violet flowers all over the ground, and now we have the beautiful Bradford pear trees and tulip trees bursting forth.

While we might wax poetic about all the beautiful flowers and plants of this time of year, those of us with allergies are well aware that this joyous season has descended upon us.

We are the ones with the sinus and nasal problems, the ones who drag around do not need a printed bulletin or news report to let us know how high the pollen count of the day has reached.

We are the ones who make the owners of stock in any facial tissue company very happy as we purchase a high amount of their product. We are the ones who try to make the best of a rotten situation as we purchase either prescription drugs or over-the-counter products that advise us they will bring “sure relief” from the vagaries of the season.

We are the ones who try our best to enjoy the beauty and innocence of this season of the year, all the while sniffling, snorting and dragging along until the

Moments With Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton heat and humidity replaces the pollenladen weather. We are just thankful that we are able to drag along each day, knowing the pollen will, hopefully, be gone before too long.

One refreshing thing that happened at the Laurel Senior High School the day of the referendum was that the event was rather like a huge class reunion.

Since the demise of the once thriving downtown Laurel, we no longer see lots of old friends that we once saw weekly as we shopped locally.

As we stood in line waiting to cast our vote at the referendum, we saw any number of friends. One of the first people we saw was Kitty Goff, someone whose smile is always contagious. Kitty was one of Laurel’s top bowlers for a number of years, and her sons were active in high school sports.

Juanita Stone, wife of one of Laurel’s former mayors, Richard “Dick” Stone, who was working the polls, was one of

the people in the line waiting to vote. We occasionally see the two Stones at the various church suppers, but those offerings are always on the wane these days.

Juanita was a mainstay at Jeannie’s Fabric Center for a long while.

Betty Bounds, one of the registrars, is another old friend we seldom see nowadays. She worked in downtown Laurel for a good while and we would see her on a daily basis when the old State Register had a downtown office.

The Whartons, Saralee and Ronnie, are another couple we seldom see. Several of their children and ours were in school at the same time and in addition to seeing them at school events, we also saw Saralee as she worked the kitchen of one of our country churches who offered some of the best chicken and dumplings ever.

Seeing those old friends, even for a few minutes, brought back a flood of memories about the days when our children were young and in school. During most of those years, we didn’t have large screen televisions or electronic equipment to fill our spare time.

For some of us, we older members of this group, there were lots of years when the only television set we had was a small unit that sat on a little base in the living room – a black and white set that captured our attention with really good

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Some of us enjoyed the Laurel Cotillion formal dances several times each year. These dances were held at the Laurel Legion Home, dances where the men wore formal tuxedos and their ladies wore formal gowns. We danced the night away and then some of us would go to the home of one of our group and have a late/early breakfast.

Canasta, pinochle and monopoly were games many of us enjoyed. The DuPont nylon plant was at its stage of peak production and many of us had husbands who were employed there.

We would gather together during shift change breaks and enjoy some red hot card games. The hostess of the evening always served a delicious treat she had prepared in her kitchen, since this was the time before the wide variety of frozen foods that are now offered.

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Letters to the Editor

The phone will not ring, you have to go outside, swallow your pride and listen!

Count the costs once again before voting The first referendum election is over; it was close, both sides wanted better schools for our kids, both sides lost, we are where we started.

Now is the time to put aside our differences, bitterness and pettiness and move forward. I have encouraged Superintendent McCoy to add new members to the planning group, mainly opponents of the first vote.

I slipped out to the “rally” the night before the referendum and members of the planning team were announced; mostly administrators, teachers and very few business owners.

Nothing against the group which tried very hard to pass the referendum — they worked hard and did a great job, but it has been my experience (that) educators are very focused on their day job, but when they leave the building they don’t have a clue of what goes on in their community.

How many educators do you see in civic clubs, involved in churches, Little Leagues, even working a concession stand? Very few. That’s never been their thing. Collecting a check every two weeks whether there is a foot of snow on the ground, a recession, whatever, they can’t feel the pain of owning a business where you sign payroll checks on the front bottom instead of the back top.

We pay them to educate; they do it well and we shouldn’t expect them to march into a community to sell a referendum.

People tend to look at that as self-interest motivation; they shouldn’t be put in that position.

Missing were more business people, farmers, and seniors; at least two out of those three groups, maybe all three contributed to the defeat of the referendum.

I was talking to a lady this week who worked for a Laurel School Referendum in the ‘70s. They went to the homes of farmers and seniors and with a school member with them explained the need for the referendum, and from those single visits, groups were formed, more information given, and the referendum passed.

I do hope the School Board and Superintendent are not waiting for these people to come forward, as I have read in some comments on my Blog. The phone will not ring, you have to go outside, swallow your pride and listen!

The Board and Administration must go to their opponents and offer the provable Olive Branch and invite them into the mix.

I am betting when the opponents see what I saw when I was opposed to building new schools, they will have a better understanding of “Plan A” and maybe “Plan B” won’t be an option, or maybe the two can become a smelting pot.

I still proclaim remodeling the schools won’t cut the tax rate of new schools by a buck and we will still have older buildings that will constantly need maintenance, but prove me wrong…please.

A majority of the public felt they were left out of the loop. I know the administration went to many civic groups and presented their plan, but they apparently didn’t hit the key members of the groups I mentioned and I understand some key questions went unanswered. That leaves doubt.

The ball is in the corner of the “Plan B” group. Maybe they have a solution, maybe not. The Board holds the cards; if they don’t think “Plan B” is the way to go, well, that’s why you elect a board, and the community did, so that’s what we will go to the plate a second time with.

The name calling must stop; comparing how much one pays vs. another must stop.

Who cares what you pay? Everyone is concerned what they pay.

Both sides must sit down together, put away any petty differences of the past or present and remember one thing: the referendum is for the future education of our kids. And these are “our” kids whether you have a young person in school or not.

This is also your community and we have a responsibility to give everyone a better quality of life.

I understand some of the existing school bonds will mature during the 25 years of the proposed referendum. This should be checked out to recalulate the tax rate.

In unity there is strength. Let’s get ‘er done!

Frank B. Calio

Laurel

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This letter is to the citizens of a potentially dying town. Please, let’s get behind

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The first time around I would suspect the senior citizens did not support it, but I would urge all of you that voted no to rethink your position. I guess maybe I might fall into the senior citizen bracket, and I can tell all of Laurel I totally support a yes vote. I, like so many more Laurel folks was 100% opposed to a yes vote until I took the time to go to North Laurel Elementary for the last meeting and listen to Dr. John McCoy. After 30 minutes, he had completely changed my vote.

Folks, this is all about future generations of our children. I know many of you are on extremely tight budgets, but I am willing to step up and bite the bullet for the Horsey family, so please let us all try to do our part.

I had a conversation with a younger man the other night and he appeared to be opposed to the referendum. We were talking about the condition of the buildings, and he stated the new high school, as we know it, was “junk” when it opened 35-40 years ago, but he wasn’t willing to do the program all at once.

Folks, this is wrong. We need to do this now. Let’s vote yes on May 11.

Senior citizens, let’s give our grandchildren the opportunity to sit around 10 - 20 years from now and say my grandfather and grandmother had the vision to support this referendum, so that my children could get the best education possible, in a school system with all the latest technology.

Seniors, as our lives wind down toward the end, let us all vote yes for this and help get it passed and leave a new school system as part of our legacy to our beloved Laurel, Delaware. Our children and our town need this very much, and as soon as possible.

Thank you for your consideration of these thoughts from a lifelong resident of Laurel.

Dave Horsey

Laurel

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Community Bulletin Board American Legion scholarships

The Laurel American Legion, Post 19 announces that applications are available for two $2500 scholarships.

They may be picked up at Laurel High School office, Sussex Tech office and the Laurel Public Library. The applications must be returned by May 1, 2010.

Miss and Little Miss Pageant

The Laurel Exchange Club will sponsor the 2010 Miss and Little Miss Laurel Pageant at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, in the Laurel Sr. High School Auditorium. Practice will be held the night before the pageant. Tickets are $5; the contestant and one parent are free and children five and under are free.

To qualify for Miss, you must be at least age 15 but not 18 by Sept. 1, and a sophomore or junior in high school in good standings with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Little Miss must be at least age 4 but not 7 before Sept. 1. Contestants must live in the 19956 school district or attend the Laurel school district.

Applications are available for Miss at Laurel High School and Little Miss at PL Dunbar Elementary. Both applications are available at the Laurel Chamber, Laurel Public Library, Todd’s Tax Service and by calling Barbara Cross at 875-3753. All applications must be in

by April 10, no exceptions.

New this year is a fundraiser in our program booklet to wish your contestant luck. Cost is $10 for 100 letters and spaces.

Laurel kindergarten registration

Laurel Kindergarten registration will be held on April 14-15 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Children must be 5-years-old on or before Aug. 31, 2010. Only a parent or legal guardian may enroll a child and they must bring the required documents, which include a birth certificate, an updated immunization record (even if additional shots are needed) and proof of residency (utility bill, rental agreement, etc.; a driver’s license is not acceptable). Medical insurance information, emergency contact numbers and any custody papers that apply are also needed.

Children do not have to attend at this time.

For more information, call 875-6140.

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Final Word

Heath Care Round One

Round one of the health care debate is over. The Democrats decided to oppose the will of a majority of Americans and pass an onerous health care bill that could bankrupt our country, but most likely individual states first. The legislation will change how many of us obtain health care forever. President Obama and his advisors toasted their victory with champagne, even though nearly two thirds of Americans indicated in polls that they wanted the health care process to be started over and change implemented gradually.

Health care opposition has grown dramatically the past year. Due to opposition in their districts, many Democrat members of Congress didn’t really want to be associated with the bill.

Health care reform has a long history in the United States. National health care was first proposed in the Bull Moose Party platform of Teddy Roosevelt in the 1912 election. Roosevelt was our first progressive president, who broke with the Republican Party after his presidency and ran against his successor, William Howard Taft.

Since then, presidents such as FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Nixon have tried to reform health care. All failed.

The most recent attempt under President Clinton was promoted by then first lady Hillary Clinton. In recent years, more Americans have become more aware of the national debt. Inadequately funded programs will bankrupt our children’s and grandchildren’s future.

Democrats tell us that the new health care bill is “deficit neutral,” and will not increase the national debt. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) must be exhausted. It has calculated the cost of countless versions of health care legislation.

The final bill is estimated to cost $940 billion and actually save well over a hundred billion dollars in the first 10 years, even as 30 million additional Americans will be covered.

Of course, Medicare will be cut by $500 billion, and only six years of benefits will be provided compared to 10 years of additional taxes to support them. A “doctor fix” of over $200 billion was not calculated by the CBO. It is the typical Washington shell game.

Massive programs always cost more than estimated.

Medicare costs the first year, 1966, was $3 billion. The House Ways and Means Committee estimated that it would cost $12 billion (adjusted for inflation) by 1990. The actual cost in 1990 was $107 billion. By 2009 Medicare costs reached $427 billion with an additional $255 billion for Medicaid.

By the last week of the debate, the Democrats’ motives were clear. It was not about the bill. President Obama told the Hispanic Caucus that the success of his presidency was dependent on passing this bill.

The American people’s will didn’t matter, the deficit didn’t matter, the content of the bill didn’t even matter. It was all about the Obama presidency. After the bill’s passage, President Obama announced his victory to the American people at almost midnight stating it represented a government of the people and by the people, and that the bill would work for the people, an insipid paraphrase of the Gettysburg Address. How ironic, not one member of the

party of Lincoln, the Republican Party, even voted for the bill.

The biggest immediate impact is on the states. Many question whether the bill is even constitutional: it may violate the 10th Amendment which reserves to the states those powers not explicitly vested in the Federal Government.

At last count, 38 states have initiated action to block mandatory health insurance being forced on their citizens.

Unlike the Federal Government, Delaware cannot carry huge deficits and depend on the Chinese to fund massive debt.

Republican representatives and senators recently proposed House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) No. 28 to the Delaware House of Representatives, which urges the U. S. Congress to abandon the “fiscally irresponsible Federal healthcare entitlement.” It was co-sponsored by local representatives Danny Short and Dave Wilson and State Senator Joe Booth, as well as others.

The impact of the legislation is unclear; however, the battle is far from over. Republicans vow to campaign in 2010 for repealing the law. All Delawareans should get involved and decide for themselves whether they support the bill or not, and vote accordingly.

Seniors and young people could be equally hard hit. Seniors, because $500 billion will be taken out of Medicare and young people, because they will have a mandate to buy health insurance they don’t want.

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Why is “abbreviated” such a long word?

Federal Debt as of April 6, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. $12,778,348,066,240 Population of United States 308,145,277 Each citizen’s share of debt $41,469 The average citizen’s share of debt increased $247 in the past seven days.

The debt increased by more than $23.7 billion and the population increased by 46,854.

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