August 30, 2007

VOL. 12 NO. 5

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007

NEWS HEADLINES PROFILE - He came to Laurel aboard a Greyhound bus with $1.90 in his pocket. Page 2

Trap Pond now part of Gateway Network

by Daniel Richardson

SCHOOL - An associate dean at Yale University was the guest speaker at Orientation Day. Page 4 AIRPORT - Boosted by a $4.4 million dollar FAA grant, the Sussex Airport has big plans. Page 6 VOLUNTEERS - This fire company encourages teens to serve their community. Page 8 HEALTH - West Nile virus has been detected in blood samples taken from Delaware’s sentinel chickens. Page 9 TAKE TWO - It has a long history of use, but it would never get FDA approval today. Page 12 TASTY START - Delmar Middle and Senior High School staff and guests attended a back-to-school crab feast at the Old Mill. Page 14 ANNEXATIONS - The Delmar Joint Council received annexation reports on five petitions for annexation. Page 16 TECH HELP - Delaware Tech recently concluded a project management training program in Romania.

Page 17 NEW DIET - Millions of chickens in Delaware have been on a diet. We’ll tell you why on page 18.

SMITH - He may not be a household name, but his work may have improved the quality of your lifestyle.

Who is he? Page 19 HISTORIC - What should you know about the history of the the Laurel Historical Society? Page 23 CELEBRATION - One of coastal Delaware’s most unusual celebrations takes place in the “Quiet Resort” this weekend. Page 28 GUILTY - A guilty plea is entered in the case of the attempted kidnapping of a Laurel student. Page 37 FALL PREVIEWS - The Laurel Star kicks off its Fall coverage with field hockey and football previews.

Football stories page 41, field hockey stories page 43

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From left, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Superintendent of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network John Maounis and U.S. Representative Mike Castle unveil the sign identifying Trap Pond as a Chesapeake Bay Gateways site. Photo by Daniel Richardson

Laurel hopes for a substation

By Frank Calio For more than 100 years, while many of us have been sleeping safely in our homes, volunteers from the Laurel Fire Department have protected lives by putting out fires, covering accidents and going out on ambulance calls.

In turn, the citizens and businesses of Laurel have supported the fire department with fundraisers and donations to annual fund drives.

The 70-member fire department has an annual budget of $500,000. To meet expenses, the department receives state funding from the county, insurance rebates, bond bill grants in aid, the Town of Laurel, and the county enhancement fund where each fire department receives a percentage from the cost of a building permit.

The department covers 100 square miles, the largest in the state. It was once dominated by farm land, but is now sprawling with housing developments causing growing pains for the local department.

Some of the new developments in the past decade include Old Church Landing, Shiloh Farms, Shiloh Woods 1 & 2, Shiloh Acres, Manchester Manor, and Chipmans Chase. Most of these developments are located east of U.S. 13, Sussex Hwy.

Two new developments are planned for the Laurel area — Village Brook West, a 55 & over adult complex east of Sussex Hwy., and Village Brook East, west of Sussex Hwy. between Hollybrook apartments and Tyndalls Pool and Patio building.

These developments are spreading the fire company’s manpower thin, and pressuring the local department to increase their response time to fires and other emergencies.

In 1987, the department responded to 185 fire calls and 624 EMS calls; in 1997 - 320 fire calls and 1184 EMS calls; and 2006 - 544 fire alarms and 1506 EMS calls.

Mark Sheridan, president of the LFD said 32% of those calls were east of Sussex Hwy. Sheridan says the best way to prevent a fire from spreading and destroying property is to have a faster response time.

Because of the growing population of their fire district, which is estimated at 15,000 people, the department commissioned a study in 2004 for a Strategic Operating Plan to address the future needs of the LFD. During the study, the town was undergoing construction on Delaware Ave., which was cutting response time across the dual highway. As a result, in Sept. 2004, the Delaware Continued on page 5

Delaware’s first state park, Trap pond, has now become the first site in Delaware to be added to the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network.

In a ceremony on August 23, Delaware politicians, Delaware state park workers and volunteers, representatives of the National Parks Services and Trap Pond lovers gathered to give praise to the park and to recognize this honor.

The Chesapeake Bay Gateway Network is a group of parks, wildlife refuges, museums, historic communities, trails and anything that is connected to the Chesapeake through its rivers and watershed.

The network is federally funded and was started as a way to give people a better understanding of the Chesapeake and its watershed as well as demonstrate the importance of each location in the survival and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay. As part of the network, Trap Pond will have the ability to apply for grants from the National Parks Service for Bay-related projects.

During the ceremony, US Sen. Tom Carper announced that Trap Pond has been awarded $25,000 for use in constructing the Baldcypress Nature Center. The site is unique because Trap Pond is home to the northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees in the United States. Trap Pond is also Delaware’s oldest and second largest state park (Cape Henlopen is the largest.)

The land that Trap Pond sits on was purchased by the federal government in the 1930s and was converted into an outdoor recreational site open to the public. Trap Pond officially became a state park in 1951.

Trap Pond qualifies as a Chesapeake Gateway because it drains into Broad Creek which feeds the Nanticoke River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. DNREC Secretary John Hughes said that “after all these years we are still assembling Trap Pond State Park,” meaning that the state is still purchasing land surrounding the park and adding to it.

Today, the park spreads across approximately 3,250 acres: 3,000 acres of forest, 107 acres of freshwater pond and 60 acres of cypress swamp as well as the 73-acre Trussum Pond and 14-acre Raccoon Pond.

The park, while well preserved for the better part of last century, is not completely natural.

“The baldcypress forest has been logged over,” said Hughes.

Trap Pond was created by damming to provide power for a logging sawmill. Although the park is not exactly as nature intended it, the state parks service has worked to preserve it with the hope that future generations will see the park in a more natural state. “Children will be the beneficiaries of what we do here,” said Charles A. Salkin, director of the Division of Parks and Recreation.

Carper, an avid biker and runner, said of Trap Pond, “The tranquility of this place, the beauty of it...it’s a wonderful place to be.”

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When he came to Laurel, Janosik lacked the full 12 years of school that would give him a diploma. He made the decision to enter Laurel High School and finish his education, the first in his family to do so. Working at the produce packing house, he made enough money to move out of the Goff’s home and strike out on his own. Janosik moved into a five-dollara-week boarding house on Poplar Street and took a job as an usher at the former Waller’s movie theater. Today, the former boarding house is the lodge home for Laurel’s Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

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“When I saw the Laurel team, I thought, ‘I could play football here.’ I went to talk to Coach George Schollenberger to convince him that I was fast and could maneuver well on the playing field. I had a pack of Lucky Strike cigarettes stuffed in my pocket; I guess I thought the cigarettes made me appear more mature and tougher than I felt,” Janosik said. I remember he said, ‘Buddy, you got to prove it, so let’s see what you got.’ Coach Schollenberger was impressed by my speed and agility and offered me a first-string spot on the squad. I was thrilled with the chance to join the team but a bit shocked when he yanked the cigarettes out of my pocket and announced, ‘You won’t be needing these anymore.’ He was right. I never smoked again.”

After graduating Laurel High

School, at the age of 18, Janosik joined the U.S. Navy, like his younger brother did before him.

He served aboard the USS Louisville in the Pacific Theater of World War II. While serving at sea, Janosik showed his entrepreneurial skills.

“Even in the heat of WWII, I was searching for a way to turn a dollar,” he said. “I was young but had never been one to stay out late at night and run to the bars.

Most of my Navy buddies, on the other hand, usually wanted to spend their liberties while we were docked in Pearl Harbor in the bars and meeting women. It occurred to me that my shipmates may want to look their best while out on the town, but few would take the time to make sure their Navy whites were pressed. I decided to buy an iron and ironing board and see whether I had any takers. I was overwhelmed. I pressed uniforms for $1 each. In no time at all, I was making more money than the U.S. Navy ever paid me.”

Janosik started his tour with the Navy at Pearl Harbor. Over the next two years, he saw active

duty throughout the Pacific.

“You never knew where the ship was going until a couple days before a battle,” he said.

“But you could always tell you were getting close because of the work schedules or training they put you through. And when you started wearing your life preserver all the time, you knew it was time. The Marshall, Palaus, and Marianas Islands became my first exposure to the misery of war.

Over and over, from the Battle of Leyte Gulf through Surigao Straights, Saipan, Tinian, and Guam, we encountered an enemy that I could never have dreamed up in my worst nightmare.

“I’m proud to have been a part of the Navy interception of the Japanese Fleet at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Our Seventh Fleet sank several battleships and cruisers. Historically, it’s been determined that if it weren’t for the fleet’s successful stand at Leyte Gulf, the United States could well have been defeated in the Philippines.”

In June 1944, while working in the ship’s Navigation and Communication room, Janosik

fell victim to a Japanese Kamikaze strike. The plane struck the ship’s smokestack, directly behind one of the walls where Janosik and his crew mates were stationed.

“The impact blew a hole through the wall of our room,” he said. “I was terrified, and having no idea what was going on around me, I scrambled down the ladder, falling the twenty feet to the deck below.” While in the ship’s sickbay, Janosik learned what had happened. “We had taken a direct hit,” he said. “The blast blew outward, devastating everything in its path. My friend, Bob Post, had been sitting on one end of the table and I was on the other and the hole blew right in the middle. For that reason we avoided being killed. He had his fingers blown off, and his face looked as if he’d been hit with a shotgun blast. But the three guys in the middle of the table were disintegrated.”

Janosik was transported to a hospital ship and then on to a Naval hospital in Guam for about thirty days of recovery. In 1945 when the war ended, troops were

PAGE 3 beginning to be discharged and sent back to the States. Though he was among those who should have gotten to go home, because he was so young, they kept him aboard eight more months.

In 1946, Janosik was discharged from the Navy and came back to Laurel to apply the trade he had learned while in the service; electronics repair. He went to work as an electronics technician for Osbourne Hudson, starting what would become a career in radio and television repair work.

However, Janosik found quickly that he needed more electronics experience. He took advantage of the GI Bill, and started school at Val Tech in Valparaiso, Indiana.

At the time, it was one of the best electronic schools in the country and also taught television repair.

Television was just breaking in 1947, and Janosik felt that it was the field to get into.

He graduated in March of 1949 with a radio telegraph telephone license that gave him the ability to work at a television station. Though he had a chance to Continued to page 10

OHS announces weekend DUI arrests in crackdown

Delaware Law enforcement officers arrested 33 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol over the weekend of August 24 and 25 as the nationwide crackdown to prevent impaired driving continued.

Twelve of the DUI arrests were made by officers who were conducting DUI saturation patrols.

The remaining 21 DUI arrests were made at sobriety checkpoints. A total of four checkpoints were conducted last weekend.

Participating agencies included the New Castle County DUI Task Force, the Kent/Sussex County DUI Task Force who conducted two over the weekend one of them with State Police Troop 5, and the Dover Police.

In addition to the 33 DUI arrests, officers issued four citations for underage drinking violations, apprehended six wanted individuals, made 10 drug arrests, nine felony arrests, and issued 25 seat belt and two child restraint citations as well as 238 citations for various other traffic violations.

Four sobriety checkpoints are scheduled for Labor Day weekend along with additional DUI Saturation patrols. The checkpoints will be: August 31 • Ocean View (Kent/ Sussex Co. DUI Task Force) • Millsboro (Millsboro PD) September 1 • Milton (Kent/Sussex Co. DUI Task Force) • NcCo (NcCo DUI Task Force)

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Laurel High welcomes 14 new teachers

by Pat Murphy Dr. James C. Comer, associate dean at Yale University, was the guest speaker at Orientation Day for the 360 plus employees of the Laurel School District on Thursday, August 23 at the high school.

Comer has 42 honorary degrees and has written several books including, “Rallying the Village” and “A Partnership with Diversity.”

Dr. Comer started a School Development program called “Comer” 38 years ago. Today it is used in over 600 school districts in the United States. Laurel School District was chosen to participate in this program for two years, starting in 2007. Consultants Ann Levett and Christine Emmons will be working with district faculty on the program.

Acting Superintendant of Laurel Schools, Linda Schenck, welcomed everyone by stating, “There is a lifetime of professional choices. Children do not have to attend school in the district where they live, you choose to be here. Thank you for helping them make their choices here, I know we have good teachers and support staff. We live in a great district. We do care and small is good!”

Acting Assistant Superintendent Dr. Dorothy Nave introduced the 14 new teachers to the audience by saying, “We have selected the best we could find, now they are yours.”

Board of Education President Jerry White recognized the support staff for their hard work in getting the schools ready.

White also stated that the district was in the process for a referendum for changes.

“Schools do and can teach values. Education is not just about the basics,” White stated.

Dr. Comer in his address stated that the world had changed dramatically since World War II. “Schools need to prepare all children for a changing world, if underdeveloped they simply do not have experiences to perform. They are uneducated and unskilled. We have a job to do.”

Schenck expressed how fortunate the Laurel School District was to have Dr. Comer as a guest speaker for their Orientation Day. Teachers and staff are currently in training for the Comer Program in preparation for the schools opening on Tuesday, September 4.

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Dr. James C. Comer addresses audience at Laurel School District’s Orientation Day.

New teachers in Laurel School District for 2007 were formally introduced at the Teacher Orientation Day on August 23, at the high school. Photos by Pat Murphy

New teachers in Laurel School District for 2007 are: Abby Brittingham, Intermediate School, Special Education. Colleges attended: Delaware Tech and Wilmington College. Degrees earned: A.A. Early Childhood Education, B.S. Elemenary Education, Minor Special Education.

Pam Grosz, Intermediate School, fifth grade Special Education. Colleges/Universities attended: William Penn College.

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Erin Warren, Laurel Middle School, eighth grade ELA. College/University attended: University of Delaware. Degree earned: B.S. Elementary Education w/English.

Jennifer Teagle, Laurel Middle School, eighth grade ELA. College/University attended: High Point University. Degrees earned: B.A. English; Special Education Certified.

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Andrea Mumford, Laurel Middle School, seventh grade computers. College/University attended: Salisbury University.

Crystal Ellison, Laurel Middle School, Special Education, One on One (Par). College/University attended: Wilmington College 2007, degree earned: AA Early Childhood Education; BS Early Childhood.

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Agri-science. College/University attended: University of Delaware; Wilmington College. Degrees earned, B.S. General Agriculture, Master's Education in Career and Technical Education.

Melissa Whaley, Laurel High School, Special Education. College/University Attended University of N.C. - Charlotte. Degree earned: BA in Elementary Education.

Kelly Riddle, Laurel High School, Ninth grade Science. College/University attended: University of Delaware. Degree earned: Bachelor of Science; Animal Science; Minor in Biology.

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Fire Department Continued from page one

State Fire Prevention Commission granted the LFD permission to operate a temporary fire sub-station on Sycamore Rd. Local LFD member of 15 years and past president Gerald A. Brown, donated the use of his large workshop as temporary housing, which now houses one fire truck and one brush truck.

The vehicles are equipped for medical calls and rescue tools. Brown passed away this past May and the LFD dedicated the building in his name.

“He was that kind of person,” Sheridan said, “If you needed something and he could give it to you, he would. He was always there for us.”

The comprehensive plan, which covers a five year period from 2005-2010, recommended these priorities - to establish a new fire substation east of US Hwy. 13 to serve the anticipated growth in that area, to maximize response time to cross-town emergency calls, and to enhance recruiting new members of the Laurel Fire Department.

The architect firm of George, Miles & Buhr echoed the comprehensive plan suggesting the temporary substation be manned by Laurel firefighters who live on the east side of US 13.

The report said the temporary facility can remain in service for 18 months or even several years but strongly recommended building a permanent substation as a commitment to serving the fast-growing east side of Laurel with fire and EMS service within 5-minute response times.

Sheridan says having the auxiliary station has been a plus because by the time someone in town arrives on the scene east of Laurel, there is usually a piece of equipment already on the scene responding to the fire from the auxiliary station.

The new site has also helped with the retention of fire members. “We were losing members from that side of the highway because by the time they were able to cross the highway because of lights and traffic, the engines had left and there was nothing to ride in,” Sheridan said.

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who lives in the area of the auxiliary station.

The proposed new substation would consist of a 3-bay facility with approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of new space on a 3-5 acre site. Excluding the cost of land, the new facility will cost $1.5 million.

Sheridan says the department can probably finance the cost of the building, but they are hoping someone will come forth and donate the land.

“If the company has to purchase land, it could delay the project,” Scott said adding, “the Fire Commission will extend our temporary permit for only so long.”

Sheridan hopes there is someone who owns land in that area who will come forth and donate the land. If so, they are urged to call him at 302-236-9771.

As though growth on the east side wasn’t problem enough, Sheridan is concerned about the growth in the Bethel/Portsville area.

Although fire and EMS calls are lower at 22%, there is still a 3 mile drive from the Laurel Station, but members of the LFD travel as much as 5 miles to the station on 10th St. “Again, it’s all about response times and, surely if they had an engine closer, the members living in that area could respond faster,” Scott concluded.

Mark Sheridan, chief, looks over the fire district map. Photo by Frank Calio

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Business Sussex County airport to rebuild cross-wind runway

By Frank B. Calio Boosted by a $4.4 million dollar FAA grant, the Sussex County Airport will rebuild a sub-standard cross-wind runway that will allow smaller aircraft to avoid landing on the 5000 ft. runway when winds play tricks on the landing ability of pilots flying smaller aircraft.

Runway 10-28 built by the Navy in 1943 was deemed unsafe and closed 10 years ago, and was a home to Locked Martin C-130's, which were to be refurbished and resold. The runway was painted to simulate the deck of an aircraft carrier, and Navy Pilots practiced their landings on that runway.

The 1,300 ft. long, 50 ft. wide runway will be removed and replaced by a 75 ft. wide and 3000 ft. long landing surface, vastly improving the safety margin.

The contract has been awarded to Dixie Construction; work is slated to begin in Oct. and end by Dec. 2008. Airport manager Jim Hickin, said the project is actually scheduled for completion next October, but they have allowed for two months in the winter for delays.

Hickin said, "Our congressional delegation's support will make possible the construction of a safe, up-to-date crosswind runway for the Sussex County Airport and the small aircraft that use our facility.”

Hickin explained that unlike larger, commercial counterparts, smaller aircraft are affected more by crosswinds.

“This project will give small planes a second option for landing and taking off, in addition to our main runway,” he said.

The Georgetown facility is noted as a general aviation airport for smaller aircraft as major users.

Hinkin stated that for the small aircraft users, it was essential to have a facility that is safe and accommodating to their needs. On hand to present the award were U.S. Senator Tom Carper, and U.S. Congressman Mike Castle.

Carper likened the new construction as another boom for economic development for Sussex County. “With this $4.4. million dollar investment we are bringing this airport from the 20th to the 21st century,” Carper said.

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“Like it or not,” the senator said, “Sussex County is growing, and we want people to have a safe and good experience,” he concluded.

The grant was a combined effort of the Delaware Congressional delegation of Carper, Castle, and U.S. Senator Joseph Biden. Congressman Castle noted there were 50,000 touch and go landings at the airport, and that this was another way to gain access to Sussex County.

“This grant will give a safety factor for smaller planes to be able to land and handle their aircraft in any wind direction,” said Castle.

Castle has used the Georgetown facility many times. “It's a great airport with easy access in and out,” he stated. He felt the addition of the new runway would result in new businesses for the county.

Sussex Council President Dale Dukes praised the efforts that have been put into the success of the Industrial Park located within the airport.

“We have been able to obtain higher paying jobs for Sussex Countians because of the efforts of FAA and our Congressional Delegation,” he said.

County Administrator Dave Baker noted there were 1000 employees located at the airport and Industrial Park, with an annual payroll of $25 million dollars.

“Part of the airport's master plan,” Baker said, “is to extend the main runway another 1000 ft. to 6000 ft.” He also felt the expansion of the two runways will bring in new businesses.

Councilman Lynn Rogers stated that when an airport runway hits 6000 feet more aircraft will fly in because insurance companies won't insure larger planes to land at airports with less than a 6000 ft. runway. The actual length of the larger runway after the addition will be 6130 ft.

Rogers said PATS, the airport's largest employer with 550, does work for three major airlines, in addition to corporate aircraft, and aircraft of major sports teams.

He added that with the additonal 1000 ft. to runway 4-22, PAT will be able to bring in more customers who have larger planes, which would result in more jobs at

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Airport manager Jim Hopkins (left) explains the scope of the 10-28 cross-wind runway project to U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, U.S. Congressman Mike Castle and County Council president Dale Dukes.

the airport. PATS and Deltech have formed a partnership to develop an airframe course to attract employees to meet their growing needs. Hinkin said PATS hopes to hire an additional 400 employees over the

next four years. The actual cost of the cross wind runway including engineering costs will be $4.5 million; FAA pays 95% of the cost, the county will pick up the remaining 5%.

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Blades program inspires commitment The Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers continue their series of articles highlighting the men and women who serve as volunteers in the local fire departments.

These volunteers work tirelessly providing protection and responding in time of need.

We hope the series helps to show our respect for their efforts as we increase community awareness of their sacrifices.

By Donna Dukes-Huston For the past twenty years, the Blades Volunteer Fire Company has encouraged teens to enroll in its Junior Membership Program to get a head start in serving their community.

Ronnie Fensick has been the advisor for this program for the last fourteen years and is proud of what it has done for Blades youth as well as for the department. In fact, Fensick’s two children went through the program when they were teens.

“Education is the important thing,” Fensick said. “We want them to do well in school.”

Juniors must keep passing grades in all classes to maintain membership status. If they fail two consecutive marking periods, they have to pass four consecutive marking periods to come back, Fensick said.

“This has really turned a lot of kids around in school,” Fensick said. “Our current junior member [Alan Passwaters] says that this is the best he’s ever done in school since joining the fire company.”

Passwaters, now a senior at Seaford High School, learned a hard lesson when he first joined.

“I got an F the first round and got suspended,” Passwaters said. “I haven’t had a failing grade since. It’s been a real motivator.”

The company places certain restrictions on junior members to help them achieve passing grades. During the school week, juniors cannot come to the fire house until after 3:00 p.m. and must be gone by 10:30 on weeknights, according to Fensick.

They must be fifteen years of age and live in the Blades district to enroll in the program. At that point, they can begin

training sessions which are offered both internally and through the state fire school. Although they can take as much training as they can fit in their schedules, the company does place limitations on what they can do at a scene.

“During their first year, the mostly observe at the scene,” Fensick said. “They get to do the dirty jobs like pulling hoses, getting tools, and helping clean up.”

Fensick said they cannot respond to police action calls, such as EMS or bomb threats.

Juniors not only learn firefighting and safety techniques, but they also learn respect through the chain of command, Fensick said.

“Female leaders in the department also teach them respect for women,” Fensick added.

Since the Junior Membership Program began twenty years ago, most of its members continue their commitment to the fire company by becoming full members.

“If they make it through the junior program and stay in this area, 75% of them stick with it, whether here or at another local department,” Fensick said.

Brian Calloway was one of the original members of this program and now has almost twenty years of service with the company. He considers this initial experience invaluable.

“It teaches you a sense of responsibility and a feeling that you can make a difference by helping the community,” Calloway said.

Calloway, now a fire captain, also enjoys the brotherhood and camaraderie that the company brings to its members.

Paula Chaffinch Moore was also one of the original members of the Blades junior program. Since then she has served as an ambulance captain at Blades, an EMT for Laurel, and is currently a Sussex County paramedic.

Passwaters hopes to follow in their footsteps. He has already completed Basic Firefighting and Structural training as a junior and would like to become a member of the dive team one day. He plans on following the “adrenaline rush” he gets from fighting fires long into the future.

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West Nile virus found in monitored sentinel chickens West Nile virus has been detected for the first time this year in blood samples taken from Delaware's sentinel chickens that are systematically monitored for mosquito-borne diseases. The samples were collected as part of a statewide surveillance program conducted by the Mosquito Control Section of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

The results were reported to DNREC over the past week by the Delaware Division of Public Health Laboratory, and came from a sentinel chicken sampled by Mosquito Control on Aug. 6 at a Cherry Island station in southeastern Wilmington near the mouth of the Christina River and another sentinel chicken sampled on Aug. 13 at the same station.

According to Mosquito Control Administrator William Meredith, Ph.D., due to habitats and other environmental conditions found within this area, Cherry Island has historically been a "hot spot" for the presence of West Nile virus.

The Cherry Island sentinel chicken station is one of 24 caged chicken stations operated statewide by Mosquito Control. The sentinel chickens are humanely kept and tended in the field. If exposed to West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) viruses - both of which can affect humans and horses - the chickens develop antibodies that enable them to survive. Their blood is tested every two weeks for these antibodies, indicative of virus transmission to the birds.

Meredith noted that the significance of finding West Nile virus in sentinel chickens is that virus transmission has occurred at essentially ground level, where the virus might just as readily have been transmitted to humans, depending upon the species of mosquitoes transmitting the virus to the chickens.

In addition to the sentinel chicken results, this past Tuesday, the DPH Lab reported finding West Nile virus in a dead crow collected by Mosquito Control on Aug. 9 from the Wawaset Park area of northwestern Wilmington.

Three other wild birds were reported positive for

West Nile earlier this year in late June and early July, two from the Talley Hill and Claymont areas of Wilmington, and the third bird from near Marydel in western Kent County.

Surveillance efforts to monitor adult mosquito populations in the Cherry Island and Wawaset Park areas will be increased, and appropriate control measures taken as warranted.

No cases of West Nile in humans or horses have yet been found in Delaware this year. Nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Aug. 21, there have been 576 human cases of West Nile virus in 31 states, with the most cases occurring in the state of Calif. and Great Plains areas in N.D., S.D., Neb., Colo. and Wyo. On a regional basis for 2007, one human case of West Nile has now been reported from Pa., two cases from Conn., and one case from Va. West Nile virus has been present every year in varying degrees in Delaware since 2001. The worst West Nile outbreak in Delaware occurred in 2003, with 17 confirmed human cases and 2 fatalities, plus 63 horse cases.

"While the finding of West Nile virus in four dead wild birds and two sentinel chickens thus far this year is not cause for alarm, it serves as a good reminder for people to take common-sense precautions against mosquito bites," Meredith said.

Precautions include wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors in mosquito-prone areas, applying insect repellent containing 10-30% DEET in accordance with all label instructions, and avoiding mosquito-infested areas or times of peak mosquito activity around dusk, dawn or throughout the evening.

To reduce mosquito-breeding, people should drain or remove items that collect water, such as buckets, birdbaths, rain barrels, old tires, flowerpot liners, depressions in tarps covering boats, clogged rain gutters, and unused swimming pools.

An effective equine vaccine now exists to protect horses from West Nile virus and EEE, but there are no approved West Nile or EEE

vaccines for humans. The majority of humans infected with West Nile virus typically have only symptoms similar to a mild flu, if they show any signs at all.

A very small percentage of patients, usually the elderly, develop severe neurological disease that results in menin-

gitis or encephalitis occasionally leading to deaths.

Delaware's State Veterinarian, Dr. Sara Busch, is urging horse owners to assist with prevention efforts by making sure their horses are vaccinated against the West Nile virus.

Suspect sick or dead wild

birds for the species of interest (crows, blue jays, cardinals, robins, hawks and owls) when monitoring for West Nile virus can be reported to the Mosquito Control Section Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. by calling 422-1512 in Sussex County.

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Janosik name familiar in western Sussex County Continued from page three

go work for NBC in Chicago, Janosik went back to Laurel to work at Osbourne Hudson’s television service store as a TV repairman “because it was home and 60 dollars a week paid better than the big television company.”

Back at Osbourne Hudson’s TV shop, Janosik took on an extra shift at the store.

On Friday and Saturday nights, the shop doubled as a record shop. It was while working at the record shop that Janosik’s friend brought in his girlfriend and her friend, Mary Louise Hedges.

“Mary Louise was down to earth and the kind of girl who always seemed to be laughing and giggling about something or another” Janosik said. “I decided I would ask her out for a date. To my amazement and embarrassment, after I had asked her out, Mary Louise laughed and took off running out of the store. I was devastated.

No, actually I was insulted. I went next door to Bill North’s Restaurant and sat drinking a soda and pouting.”

But Janosik knew he liked this farmer’s daughter, and did not give up. “A little while later, Mary Louise found me in the restaurant and explained that she had thought I was joking when I asked her to go out on a date. She thought that because I was twenty-three and she was only seventeen, I would consider her too young.

Greatly relieved after that explanation, I wasted no time in scheduling our first date,” he said.

In February 1951, Janosik married Mary Louise Hedges and they became business partners in a television repair operation that was run from the basement of their Laurel home. Their business and personal partnership has grown over the past 56 years and eventually spawned a furniture store that today is one of the largest on the east coast.

They have three daughters, Linda Christophel, Tina Palmer and Lori JanosikMorrison. Two of the daughters, Lori and Linda, work at the Janosik furniture store and the third daughter, Tina, lives in

Arnold, Md. where she is a realtor and owns a landscaping business with her husband.

At 82, Johnny Janosik has come a long way since rolling into Laurel on a bus with less than two dollars in his pocket. The family business is extraordinarily successful and has a patron base that stretches throughout the entire east coast. But, Janosik has never forgotten how important moving to Laurel was for him as a youth.

In the book, “Back to the Basics, the Johnny Janosik Story,” Janosik dedicates his life story to the people of Laurel.

“When I think of the many family names that have been an integral part of the history and very fabric of this wonderful town, I am reminded of how very fortunate I am,” he said. “As a teenager, I came to Laurel unsure of what my future held. This community embraced and adopted me as its own, allowing me to raise a family and develop our business in the “First State” and best state. Now, over 60 years later, I am proud that the name Janosik can be included on the roster of family names that make up this fine community called Laurel.”

Over the years, the Janosik family has used its success to help in a plethora of charity endeavors. The family has developed the “Janosik Family Charitable Foundation,” and among the many causes, gives a dozen college scholarships each year to young people throughout the area.

They have been an integral part of helping to build some of the most significant charity efforts in Laurel, including the Good Samaritan operation in downtown Laurel.

For a number of years, Johnny Janosik worked at the shop, taking phone calls and referring people in need to the Laurel State Service Center, and other opportunities.

The Janosik Family helped to build and continues to support the Laurel Community Foundation and its “Hope House” project. Hope House consists of four transitional homes for people who are faced with emergency situations and have nowhere to live.

Janosik charity golf tournament will benefit Hope House project

A special Golf Tournament and Gala event will be held to honor Johnny Janosik and support the Laurel Community Foundation’s “Hope House” project. The Johnny Janosik Charitable Golf Tournament and Gala will be held at the Heritage Shores Golf and Country Club in Bridgeville on September 14 and 15.

On Friday, Sept. 14, a Gala Dinner will feature food, entertainment, live and silent auctions and guest celebrities. The silent auction will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with dinner starting at 7 p.m. Coat and tie are optional.

The golf tournament will begin on Saturday, Sept. 15, with registration and a continental breakfast at 8 a.m. A special Jason Diamond Gold Clinic will be held starting at 9 a.m. and the tournament’s “Shotgun Start” will be at 10 a.m. There will be a box lunch on the course and refreshments will be available.

Delaware Sen. Thomas R. Carper, is encouraging support for the charitable golf tournament and dinner. "Johnny Janosik represents the best of what Delaware has to offer. His never-ending energy is an example and inspiration to us all as he makes it a daily commitment to work in the service of others. In Johnny's name, please help us help those in need.”

For more information about the golf tournament and gala, including how to participate, contact John Evans at 609-970-4562 or visit the Janosik Charitable Golf Tournament website at johnnyjanosikcharitygolf.com.

The Hope House was originally the vision of Donna Whaley, a school nurse in Laurel. As the school nurse, she was able to see the plight of many of Laurel’s citizens. She shared her vision for a place to be built to help people in need of shelter and sustenance during emergency situations.

“Sadly, Donna died of breast cancer.

And her dream sat idle for a couple years,” Janosik said. “But around 1998, Cathy Wootten, who works in the State Service Center, and I began to talk about revisiting this project. I had a piece of property we could use and we found about six other people, including John Shwed, who is now the mayor of Laurel, to start the Hope House Foundation. Together we raised $200,000 and built four housing units on my piece of property.”

The Janosik family has provided on-going support to such local groups as the Laurel Public Library, the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, Laurel Youth Sports, Laurel Pop-Warner program, and the Laurel site of Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware. The Janosiks helped get the Boys & Girls Club, which is housed in the former National Guard Armory, new and much needed, air conditioning. The family also landscaped the front lawn of the youth center and provides an annual college scholarship to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware’s “Youth of the Year.”

Johnny Janosik is also one of the founding members of the Laurel Redevel-

opment Corporation; a grassroots organization which has worked to revitalize Laurel’s failing downtown area. The group worked with state and local legislators to develop Laurel Town, and two significant parks, “Market Square Park in downtown, and “Janosik Park,” along the banks of the Broad Creek. Today, Janosik’s daughter, Lori, is a member of the group.

The Janosik’s desire over the years to be an integral part of the charitable support of the laurel community is something that is part of Johnny Janosik’s very makeup. “It’s obvious that the name Janosik does not ring out as a traditional Laurel or Sussex County family name,” he said.

“However, because the people of this community were willing to show true compassion and friendship over the years since I arrived in 1942; my family name is now a true part of the history of this wonderful community.

“I have a special place in my heart for my community,” he said. “Over the past sixty years, Laurel has become my home; and I have a deep appreciation for the people here. Laurel is where a third generation Slovak immigrant has been able to chase the ‘American dream’ and, through hard work and dedication, catch it. I owe it to my community to do whatever I can to help it grow and prosper.”

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Health Should you take aspirin?

By Anthony Policastro, M.D

Aspirin was discovered long before the FDA existed. It has a lot of useful effects. It also has a lot of side effects. The number of side effects is so many that it would never get FDA approval if it were a new drug today.

However, it does play an important role in prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Most adults who are old enough to have a heart attack should take an aspirin every day.

That will help decrease the chance of a blood clot blocking an artery to the heart or brain.

For quite some time there have been two different doses of aspirin used. The baby aspirin dose is 81 mg. It is used to prevent clots in the arteries of the heart. The adult aspirin dose is 325 mg. It is used to prevent clots in the arteries of the brain.

About 60% of adults take 81 mg.

Another 35% take 325 mg daily.

Recently these doses were both evaluated. The 81 mg dose appeared

to work well as expected for patients with heart disease. The 325 mg dose worked for stroke prevention. However, it appears that the 81 mg dose works as well for stroke prevention as the 325 mg dose. Therefore, we will likely be changing the dose in the future. That way everyone will likely take 81 mg in the future.

Another use for aspirin is in individuals who feel like they are having a heart attack. Those individuals need to call 911. While they are waiting for the ambulance to arrive, they should take an adult aspirin.

Adult aspirin has more side effects than baby aspirin does. It has more of an effect on bleeding. For that reason, it is possible that unexpected bleeding might occur. However, there is no evidence to support that possibility at this time.

The bottom line here is that all adults with any kind of risk for heart disease or stroke should be on aspirin. The exact dose is not yet fully determined. However, a minimum dose of 81 mg daily is advisable.

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Although MS affects each individual in different ways, the disease affects intimate relationships the same: getting between the person with MS and a loved one.

“Does MS sometimes feel like the third person in your relationship with your spouse or partner?” acknowledges the director of Programs at the Delaware Chapter, Ginger Stein. “If you and your partner or spouse are experiencing difficulty living with the challenges of multiple sclerosis, then we hope you will join this new Couples Support Group.

The new MS support group for couples is led by licensed therapist Kathy Finkle, L.P.C.M.H., of People's Place.

Understanding the unique aspects of life with MS, Finkle creates an environment in which people with MS and their significant others can build a positive and supportive relationship as well as meet and get to know other couples with MS, socialize, and laugh.

The group meets the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon in room 218 of the Easter Seals Building, 22317 DuPont Blvd. in Georgetown. For more information or a reservation, call Kathy Finkle at (302) 422-8026, ext. 146.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research, provides more services to people with MS, offers more professional education, and furthers more advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world.

About multiple sclerosis Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS. Most are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50during life's most productive years-and more than twice as many women are diagnosed as men. MS affects more than 400,000 Americans; worldwide, 2.5 million people have been diagnosed. In Delaware, more than 1,350 people have been diagnosed.

Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body.

Symptoms range from tingling and numbness in the limbs to blindness and paralysis.

In other words, MS stops people from moving. Although the progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS cannot be predicted, advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS. Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve the quality of life for many people with MS. To learn about the current research as well as ways to help manage MS, visit www.msdelaware.org.

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Health Briefs Geriatric Care course

Nurses can expand their knowledge of geriatric care with an upcoming continuing education course at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown.

This 24-hour program includes theory acquisition and clinical application via three-hour classes every other week for eight weeks. Classes may be taken individually or as a complete series.

Content is based on the Nurses Improving Care to Health System Elders (NICHE) program, developed by New York University and funded by the John Hartford Foundation and the Christiana Care We Improve Senior Health (WISH) program.

Successful completion of the course prepares the clinician to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center certification exam in gerontology.

Classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4, and will run through early December.

For more information, call 855-5988.

Del Tech offers office tech course

Those interested in pursuing a career as a medical office technician can gain the skills they need through a new course being offered at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary to perform a variety of administrative duties within a medical office setting.

These multi-skilled individuals work with other members of a health care team and will be capable of performing multiple duties, including scheduling patients, managing records, and processing accounts.

Classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 4, and will run through mid-December. For more information, call Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.

Substance abuse classes

Two separate courses addressing substance abuse treatment and management will be offered this fall at the Owens Campus of Delaware Technical & Community College.

“Case Management with Substance Using Clients” will include a history of case management and the various models of case management available.

Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 12, and will run in the evenings through Oct. 30.

“Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment” will link research to practice by providing clear applications of motivational approaches in clinical practice and treatment programs. These approaches may be particularly beneficial to populations who are often seen as having a low motivation for change.

Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 13, and will run in the evenings through Nov. 15.

For more information on these offerings, call the Corporate and Community Programs division at 854-6966.

Heart Walk

Each year, more than 1 million Americans suffer a heart attack and 700,000 have a stroke. A leading risk factor for heart attack and embolic stroke is lack of physical activity.

About 70 percent of Americans are not getting enough exercise, blaming lack of time and lack of motivation, ignoring fitness and health increases our chances for disease.

Trinity Transport Inc. and Nemours Health & Prevention Services are proud to be partnering with the American Heart Association's Start! Campaign, a physical activity program to fight heart disease and stroke by getting people moving through workplace working programs. Participating in this program can significantly improve your health.

We ask that you join us in the American Heart Association's Annual Sussex County Start! Heart Walk to show your commitment and support for this amazing cause. The 5K (3.1 miles) walk will raise money for research opportunities as well as education and awareness resources.

The American Heart Association goal for this event is 1,000 walkers, so get a group together and register today! You can register online and find more information at heartwalk.kintera.org or call 302-856-7386.

Contact Trinity Transport at 302-233900 ext. 3812; or Nemours at 302-4449173 with any questions and take charge of your health!

When Oct. 6, at Delaware Technical Community College, 9 a.m. registration.

Prostate cancer test at NMH

Nantiocke Health Services will provide PSA screenings on Friday, September 21. The blood tests will be offered at the Nanticoke's Cancer Care Center 1st Floor, adjacent to the Hospital from 8:00am till 5:00pm. The fee for the test will be $5.00. Results will be mailed approximately two weeks after the event.

Prostate cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer in men. Between 1980 and 1990, prostate cancer incidence increased 65 percent. It is believed that this increase was the result of improved early detection. There is expected to be a further increase related to the use of the prostate specific antigen blood test.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a substance that is produced by the prostate gland. Men normally have a small amount of this substance in the blood.

PSA levels differ according to age and tend to rise after the age of 60. PSA can be affected by several conditions in the prostate such as the normal enlargement in the prostate, which occurs with aging.

Infection or inflammation and surgery to the prostate can also cause increased levels. There is no specific level of PSA that tells whether prostate cancer is present; however the higher the level, the more likely it is that cancer may be developing.

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital encourages men over the age of 50 to take ad-

vantage of this service. If you are 40 years old and at high risk of developing this cancer you are also encouraged to participate. African-American men are at high risk for developing prostate cancer, as are men who have a family history of the disease.

For additional information on the PSA screening contact the Cancer Care Center at 629-6611, extension 3765.

CNA of the Year

To recognize the importance of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as invaluable members of the health care team, nominations are being accepted at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, for the annual CNA of the Year award.

The award will be presented at the 11th annual CNA Recognition Day held

on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Owens Campus in Georgetown. The honoree will be chosen from nominations submitted by family members, friends, employers, and patients based on the CNA's dedication to providing care, comfort, and commitment to his/her patients. Nomination forms must be completed and returned to the college no later than Sept. 15. CNA Recognition Day is an annual event held at the Owens Campus and is co-sponsored by the college along with local hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. The event includes workshops, exhibits, door prizes, and networking opportunities as it brings together CNAs from Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

For more information about the award, the event, or to receive a nomination form, call 302-856-5400, ext. 3190.

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Delmar staff kicks off new year at The Old Mill

By Donna Dukes-Huston

After their first in-service day last Monday, over 62 Delmar Middle and Senior High School staff and guests attended a back-to-school crab feast at the Old Mill. This event kicked off the school year and was the first activity of the year sponsored by the DMSHS hospitality committee.

The hospitality committee was formed last year by principal Cathy Townsend. Committee members meet monthly to plan fun activities for staff. They plan to incorporate most of last year’s activities plus add a few new options. Some events are designed for staff only while others also include students.

Each year during Spirit week, students are given daily themes and are encouraged to dress according to the theme.

These have included pajama day, hat day, and twin day. Teachers joined in last year and plan to do so again this year. Spirit week is always held the week prior to homecoming in Delmar. This year the faculty will also sponsor a float in the town homecoming parade.

The hospitality committee encouraged staff to get into the spirit of holidays with a costume contest for

PNC announces scholarships PNC Wealth Management announced the 2007-2008 recipients of the A. Katharine Richards Scholarship. The scholarships were awarded to Michelle Fascelli, Kyle Shockley and Michael Wright, all graduates of Seaford High School.

The Richards scholarship fund was established under terms of the trust of the late A. Katharine Richards. A lifelong resident of Greenwood, Ms. Richards taught for many years at the Bridgeville Elementary School.

PNC Wealth Management also announced the 2007-2008 recipients of the Dr. Wilbur E. Postles Scholarship.

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Halloween and a door decorating contest just before winter break.

To ease the tension during exam week, teachers Chad Jones and Christy Parsons sponsored a faculty ping pong tournament in the gym.

Many staff members brought their own cheering sections, and Jones provided the staff with daily status reports Howard Cosell-style via email.

Shortly after this wrapped up, athletic trainer Craig Yingling coordinated Delmar’s version of The Biggest Loser. Staff members weighed in at the nurse’s office and began their weight loss challenge that lasted until mid-April. Yingling met regularly with participants and gave them advice on improving health and nutrition.

He also mapped out walking routes throughout the building at various distances. Staff members formed exercise groups and got into shape after school. The top three biggest losers received prizes at a faculty meeting.

Science teacher Bill Mills arranged for a family movie night shortly after spring break. Staff members could bring their families to the auditorium to watch A Night High School graduate, enrolled at York College received the scholarship.

The scholarship fund was established by the late Dr. Wilbur E. Postles, a Wilmington physician.

PNC Wealth Management also awarded the Evelyn E. Stricklin Scholarship to Michele Fascelli, a Seaford High School graduate and Bethany Kleiser, a Demar High School graduate.

The scholarship fund, administered

by PNC Wealth Management, was established by the late Mrs. Stricklin, a lifelong resident of Wilmington. She wished to provide a means for qualifying students who have financial need to attend the University of Delaware.

Teachers and their families enjoyed a night out after the first in-service day of the year.

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Math teacher Lisa Morris wrapped up the committee’s activities for the year by sponsoring a digital photo scavenger hunt. Participants were given fun, and often embarrassing, tasks to complete

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Delmar sets annexation hearing, approves code

By Mike McClure The Delmar Joint Council received annexation reports on five petitions for annexation during its meeting on Monday night.

The Council also approved a pair of zoning code ordinances and was updated on the progress of the Delmar Revitalization Committee.

The following parcels will be considered for annexation into the town during a public hearing on September 27 (7 p.m. at town hall): 42.17 acres owned by Patrick and Donna Hurley, 68.5 acres owned by DWA Brittingham, 131.5 acres owned by Old Stage Road Development Company LLC, 97.3 acres owned by DWA Chesapeake LLC, and 208.26 acres owned by Old Stage Road LLC. The annexation investigation committee

recommended approval of the annexation requests.

The Council also held public hearing on Maryland and Delaware ordinances establishing the Delmar Zoning Code. According to Councilman Michael Houlihan the zoning code was first reviewed last November with the first reading of the ordinances taking place at last month’s meeting.

The Council and Commission each approved the ordinances, which contained a few minor changes from what was presented in July.

The Commission (Md.) also approved the Harvey Mack Annexation following a public hearing. The property, located on the southwest corner of Foskey Lane and Route 13, contains two lots with a little over eight acres and will be zoned highway commercial.

The Joint Council approved the Delmar Revitalization Committee’s choice of Tuscan Red as the color the caboose, which is located downtown, will be painted.

The town received a $1000 grant to fix up the caboose. The committee has received a bid on painting the caboose and will receive a second bid.

The revitalization committee is also looking to have a downtown day in November. Council members told the committee it will have to get approval from the fire company, the police department, and downtown business owners to close off the streets (from East State Street to Grove Street) for the event.

The highlight of the event will be the placing of the commemorative bricks, which area businesses, residents, and the town have purchased in support of the planned downtown revitalization.

Houlihan reported during the public works report that temporary speed bumps have been ordered for the Wood Creek development as well as for the parking lot behind town hall.

He also said that hydrant flushing will begin in town in late September.

Town manager Sara Bynum-King reported that the Maryland election will take place on Nov. 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Up for election is the mayor’s position as well as two seats on the Commission.

The deadline to file for the positions is Monday, Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m. while the deadline for voter registration is Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m.

At the beginning of the meeting William Boyan of Delmar (De.) took the oath of office for the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Delaware Tech College’s turf management program recognized Delaware Tech’s programs in turf management have been ranked among the best in the country by TurfNet magazine, a monthly magazine devoted to golf superintendents worldwide.

Delaware Tech’s certificate course of study ranked 10th and the associate degree program ranked 17th in a listing of the top 20 turf management programs in the United States in the magazine’s July issue.

The college was joined in the list by

prestigious schools from across the country, including North Carolina State University, the University of Maryland, and Pennsylvania State University.

Schools were judged on a combination of factors, including enrollment, number of faculty members, available grant dollars, departmental budget, retention and graduation rates, and support facilities.

The turf management program at Delaware Tech began in 2000 and has

turned out graduates who work for the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins, as well as minor league baseball’s Wilmington Blue Rocks and Delmarva Shorebirds.

Owens Campus graduate Nicole Sherry is the head groundskeeper for the Baltimore Orioles and is one of only two females in that position in all of Major League Baseball.

Mark Coty, who graduated from the

program in 2002, served 10 years as golf course superintendent at Baywood Greens in Long Neck before being promoted to general manager last year.

Students in the program are given the detailed knowledge and skills necessary to attain successful employment in the field of turf management.

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Delaware Tech helps Romania combat flu Delaware Tech recently concluded a project management training program in Romania to assist Romania’s National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVA) with mitigating the threat of Avian Influenza (AI) in the agricultural sector.

The program trained 75 veterinarians, supervisors and officials from 45 counties and local veterinary facilities as well as ANSVSA’s executive management.

ANSVSA is a government agency with a mission similar to those of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the veterinary pharmaceutical and food safety responsibilities of the Food and Drug Administration.

Delaware Tech’s training program, led by Dr. Charles Poplos, helped project managers learn through their own real-world projects for planning and response to animal diseases. Poplos also introduced participants to the Delaware Model, a unique collaboration of Delaware’s poultry industry, institutions of higher education, and government working to mitigate the threat of disease.

All participants who completed the course received an official Certificate of Attendance from Delaware Tech. Those participants who completed additional requirements also earned a certificate of associate in project management and an official Delaware Tech transcript. The graduation ceremony, held in Romania on July 11, was attended by officials from Delaware Tech, ANSVA, USAID, and the World Bank.

According to Carla Stone, who directs Delaware Tech’s international technical assistance programs, “This program has fundamentally changed how Romania will plan for and implement projects for disease prevention and response. The training has enabled ANSVA veterinarians and administrators to establish a single set of standards of response and has improved communication among veterinarians and other personnel across the country. We are proud to be part of a project that will help Romania be better prepared to prevent and respond to any type of animal disease, food safety, or environmental issue -- not just Avian Influenza.”

To commemorate this project and to honor the close ties formed between Delaware Tech and Romania, the college will host a concert by two young Romanian pianists on Oct. 25 in Georgetown. The pianists will visit special arts magnet schools in Delaware and have the opportunity to interact with their contemporaries.

This project is the fourth time Delaware Tech has helped countries in Eastern Europe respond to Avian Influenza or severe environmental concerns. From 2003 to 2005, the College aided Bulgaria in establishing a wastewater training center similar to the College’s Environmental Training Center in Georgetown. In 20052006, Delaware Tech led a World Learning/USAID project for Kosovo to increase poultry industry capacity and improve AI policies. In Croatia, Delaware Tech developed and implemented graduate level courses in environmental project management training at the University of Zagreb.

This year’s project management training in Romania is part of a larger USDA grant to the Delmarva International Poultry Partnership, led by the University of Delaware and Delaware Tech, to provide training and technical assistance to Romania for controlling Avian Influenza. The grant, which ends in August, also funded several other Delaware Tech projects including the development of a new training laboratory for the University of Agronomical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Bucharest.

The new laboratory will be unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony later this month.

Bridgeville Clean-Up Day

Bridgeville will hold a Neighborhood Clean-Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 29. All items must be curbside by 6 a.m., as M-T Trash will only go down each street once.

Allowable items for pick-up include: furniture, household trash, stoves, and limbs bundled in 4-ft. lengths. Items that will NOT be picked up include tires, batteries, oil, construction materials, dirt, rocks, bricks, etc.

M-T Trash will have a truck available to pick-up refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, as long as the Freon has been removed.

M-T Trash will also have a truck to pick up paint, stain, etc.

Note: These items must be kept in a separate area from the rest of the trash.

Large tree limbs can be delivered to the town's wastewater treatment plant. Residents will be directed to an area for placement of limbs.

A scrap metal container will be placed at the town hall parking lot for the disposal of such items as aluminum siding, window frames, barbecue grills, tire rims, bicycles and stainless steel.

Residents are asked not to place any other types of trash in this container.

Questions may be directed to Town Manager Bonnie Walls at 337-7135.

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Chickens are dieting to help Delaware’s waterways Millions of chickens in Delaware-one of the nation's top poultry producers--have been on a diet to reduce their impact on the environment and improve the health of the state's waterways, and it appears to be working.

Extensive research led by William Saylor, professor of animal and food sciences at the University of Delaware, has confirmed that Delaware chickens now digest more of the phosphorus, an essential nutrient, in their feed, thanks to the addition of a natural enzyme called phytase. As a result, about 23% less phosphorus is output in chicken manure.

So now when poultry litter is used to fertilize a farm field, a lot less phosphorus is available to potentially leach from the soil or be carried off in storm water to a river or bay.

And that's good news for waterways like Delaware's Inland Bays, where overloads of nutrients, particularly phosphorus and nitrogen, have contributed to serious water-quality problems, such as massive blooms of algae and fish kills.

To put it in perspective, in 2006, Delaware farmers produced over 269 million broiler chickens--1.8 billion pounds of poultry--valued at more than $739 million, according to the Delmarva Poultry Industry. Those chickens produced more than 280,000 tons of waste.

According to recent analyses by

David Hansen, UD assistant professor of soil and environmental quality, there are now about 19 pounds of phosphorus in a ton of Delaware poultry litter compared to 25 to 30 pounds of phosphorus per ton of litter just five years ago. The 30-40% reduction is credited to phytasemodified diets and other nutrient management practices adopted by poultry farmers under Delaware's Nutrient Management Law of 1999. That reduction means that the phosphorus load to the environment has been reduced by some 2 million to 3 million pounds per year.

At UD, Saylor and his students formulated various phytase-modified diets for a series of studies involving thousands of broiler chickens. The birds were examined for bone health and growth, as well as the phosphorus content of their manure, beginning as chicks up to market-size birds.

The painstaking research defined the boundary at which the total phosphorus levels in a broiler chicken's corn-soybean meal diet can be reduced without detriment to the birds' health, as well as the percentage of phytase that can be added to the feed to allow the birds to digest more phosphorus, leaving less to literally “go to waste.”

The data have been shared with a nutrient management partnership involving the poultry industry, environmental regulators and the academic community.

Extensive research led by William Saylor, UD professor of animal and food sciences, has confirmed that Delaware chickens now digest more of the phosphorus, an essential nutrient, in their feed, thanks to the addition of a natural enzyme called phytase. Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson

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DEDO’s Gary Smith recruits businesses to Delaware

By Frank B. Calio According to the U.S. 2000 census, there are 2,730,000 people with the last name of Smith living in this country.

Gary Smith, a quiet, soft spoken 20plus year employee of the Delaware Economic Development Office, (DEDO) is one of them. While he may not be a household name, it is quite possible that the efforts of his work have improved the quality of your lifestyle.

At first glance, his slender frame, graying hair and easy-going nature, may lead one to believe that Smith is not one to take on a fight.

His job is to recruit new businesses to Delaware, and for several years, his assignment was to recruit businesses for Sussex County. Once let loose to do his job, he is like a lion in search of his next meal.

As a result of his efforts and that of DEDO, his list of clients look like a "Who's Who” in business, which have resulted in hundreds of quality jobs and millions of dollars in payroll for Sussex Countians.

This is no small task because Smith is competing with 49 other states for their business, and Delaware has one of the smallest incentive packages and offices in the country.

Delaware has 20 employees working on the development side of DEDO compared to 300 in Maryland. But those odds haven't stopped Smith from challenging the bigger states and winning the bidding war.

He brought PATS, now DeCrane, a company which built auxiliary fuel systems for Boeing 737 business jets, to the Sussex County Airport in Georgetown. He competed with the State of Maryland, which had mega bucks to throw at the company, but Smith partnered with the state and Sussex County Council to close the deal. PATS initially employed 50, above-average paying jobs, skilled labor, and benefits. Today, they employ in excess of 500 and their yearly payroll totals in the millions.

Not only was the company a boost for Sussex County, but the airport as well.

With PATS bringing in larger planes, the county was able to obtain millions in funding from the FAA to expand the 5,000 ft. runway along with other improvements including new hangers to house small and large aircraft.

“PATS had a major impact on the labor changes in Sussex,” Smith claims.

Other companies Smith helped bring into or worked with in the Georgetown Industrial Park include Justin Fiberglass, manufacturers of fiberglass tanks; D&B Industries, who make wiring insulation; and Eastern Shore Poultry, a chicken processor, the second largest employer in the park.

He also works with the other industrial parks in the county recruiting businesses.

In Seaford, Smith's efforts include Orient Chemical, a dye manufactuer for products including toner; Craig Technologies, maker of plastic ball bearings; and RiteOff, which manufactures aerosol cans.

In the Selbyville Industrial Park, he

partnered with another DEDO employee to bring Sigma Signs, which builds the large poles you see holding informational signs along our highways.

Not limited to industrial parks, Smith has located other businesses to Sussex. His first success was P & A Engineering formerly of Salisbury, which moved operations to Delmar because of Smith's efforts.

He said they came to Delaware because calls to the Maryland Economic Development office went unanswered, while Gary was constantly at their front door.

Building Blocks School felt Smith's presence in landing in Delmar. Smith says industry looks for places for day care for their employees, so having Building Blocks come to the area was very important for his recruitment of businesses.

Also coming to Delmar from Salisbury was Salisbury Engineering, which is now Spectrum Microwave. This was a five year effort to convince the microwave technology company to make a move. Smith even coordinated with Deltech and Sussex Tech to provide computer training for new employees.

DEDO has helped DENTSPLY Caulk, producer and distributor of dental supplies in Milford, as well as Sussex Company, a garment design and distribution company also located in Milford.

Not everything Smith touches turns to gold; he struck out twice trying to bring Wal-Mart Distribution Centers to Seaford.

Although the first distribution center which employs over 1000, was lost to Seaford, it did stay in Delaware going to Smyrna. The second center went to Fruitland, Md. He says both times the competition was down to the final two communities; “Close,” he said, “but no cigar. Both projects would have had a positive impact on the county, especially Western Sussex,” Smith added.

Smith not only brings in companies, he works with them to retain the businesses when they have problems. He considers this follow up as important as recruitment.

His most controversial project was the Perdue AgriRecycle plant now located in the Seaford Blades area. People felt the plant would have a negative impact on the area and quality of life. A public hearing held in Laurel brought out more than 100 citizens.

“Since then the plant has been a model throughout the agriculture industry for chicken pelletizing,” Smith said.

In the '80's, the state introduced Industrial Revenue Bonds, IRB's, where people could borrow money guaranteed by banks for 80% of prime for manufacturing and agriculture use.

Smith brought the idea to Sussex farmers to build chicken houses at a time when chicken houses were in demand, but farmers had problems obtaining financing.

Smith said, “Many farmers saw the opportunity and took advantage of it.”

Understanding the importance of agriculture to Sussex, Smith has assisted in funding the growth of Perdue, Allen's, Mountaire, and Townsends before they sold to Mountaire and continues to do so, the latest with the expansion of Allen's in

Gary Smith stands outside of PATS, now DeCrane, which he took part in bringing to Sussex County Airport in Georgetown.

Harbeson.

Smith's challenges are greater today than when he began his career. He looks at the whole region noting major employees that have pulled out of the area - Black and Decker, Dresser, and Dupont selling to Vista.

“I don't see a Fortune 500 presence on the Eastern Shore like you did 10 years ago; many Sussex Countians worked at those locations. All are gone,” Smith pondered.

He points out PATS has replaced some of those jobs. “PATS has brought to the county and the future like the Dupont plant did in the late 30's,” he said, adding, “They have provided a substantial type of wage change unusual for the area.”

Sussex Airport manager Jim Hickin says PATS plans to hire an additional 100 employees each year for the next four years. PATS and Del Tech have recently teamed up to develop an airframe course to gain qualified mechanics.

Mark Ryan, general manager at PATS, says the course is scheduled to begin in January. He also hopes some of his current employees will take advantage of the classes to upgrade their skills. The county has donated the building, which will be used for classes.

Smith loves the challenge of his job saying each day in economic development you have to learn new job skills, know the needs of businesses which keep changing and find a way to solve those needs.

He says his reward comes when he sees a business locate and know you helped families increase their income levels and improve their quality of life.

During his younger days, Smith found relaxation in driving race cars at the old Milford/Seaford raceway. For five years, he drove the micro-midget motorcycle engine race cars, but after his marriage to the former Carol Mertes, his wife of 17 years, he found racing to be too expensive.

“Each time I had to replace a tire I would think, gosh I could have bought a TV with that, then the next tire and the next, I kept thinking there were more important things we needed. “Reality really hits home when you are married,” he said.

Living in the Lewes/Milton area for the past 21 years, he unwinds in his garden where he displays palm trees (a variety not

affected by the local winter), bananas, orange trees, citrus trees, fig trees, berries, along with vegetables consisting of peas, green beans, peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers.

The kid in him has a passion for Walt Disney; many vacations are spent inside the Magic Kingdom. “I just have a fascination with Walt Disney, he started it all with a mouse, and I find it incredible what a little idea can create,” he says with great admiration to a person he says has brought smiles to so many faces. His inspiration with Disney is so entrenched in his spirit that he has begun doing computer animations.

Smith who began his state career a year after the development department was organized, worked under the first director, Nathan Hayward, who recently served as Secretary of Transportation.

Current Director Judy McKinney-Cherry describes Smith as a tremendous asset to DEDO. “Gary has the wisdom of over 20 years of practical experience in multiple positions and an appetite for innovation and change,” she stated.

Seaford City Manager Dolores Slatcher says she has worked with Smith for a long time. “He brought several projects to our industrial park, and helped us secure a spec building through the state when Tom Carper was governor, she commented.

(Seaford has a potential buyer for the building.) She added that since he no longer represents Sussex County he continues to support the town providing information.

Gary Taylor, Selbyville town manager, came on board after his town's industrial park was established. “He did a great job with the park, we're full,” Taylor said. Taylor said Smith still stops by to see if the town needs anything. Smith is now director of capital resources for DEDO where he oversees funding for various projects, reviews and analyzes them, and develops a marketing plan for recruitment and retention. His latest project is helping develop a retention plan for the Newark Chrysler plant to keep them from closing at the end of this year. “We gave them an aggressive proposal and if the economy improves, we may have a chance of keeping them in Delaware,” Smith said.

Hopefully, he'll win this cigar.

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Community Bulletin Board Events Littleton Family Reunion

The 34th Annual Minos & Edith Littleton Family Reunion will be Sunday, Sept.

16, from 3-7 p.m. at the John West Park, Ocean View. For more info call Tommy Wilson at 629-2153 or Nancy Smith at 539-3278. Bring a covered dish. Rain date is Sept. 23.

Annual Puritan BBQ

Annual Puritan BBQ at O’Neals Antiques in Laurel on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 10-2pm. Benefits local charities.

Swensson presents program

Evelyn Swensson, soprano soloist, pianist, composer, choir master and multitalented performer will present a program in Seaford on Monday, Sept. 10. It will be held at the Manor House at 7 p.m.

Swensson will enact the role of the life of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of president Abraham Lincoln, whose life closely aligns with the period of the Ross Mansion. Swensson has done research on the subject, written the playlet, and will perform after which she will sing and lead the audience in group singing musical numbers of the era with Mary Ann Torkelson as accompanist. The program is open to the public. There is no charge. For more information, call Mary Ellen Farquhar at 629-2336.

Researching your home's history

Have you ever wondered who owned your house before you did; or if your house has any historical significance? Did your property belong to Caesar Rodney or one of the other founding fathers of Delaware? On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Sussex County Genealogical Society will kick off its 2007-2008 season and you will have an opportunity to learn how to find your answers. Join us in the Rehoboth Beach Public Library's upstairs meeting room at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 15. Our meetings are free and open to anyone interested. For more information about our society go to www.scgsdelaware.org.

Senior Center Red Hat Ladies

Help the Red Hat's raise funds by participating in their Christmas Money 50/25/25 Give Away. Chances are only $1 each or six chances for $5. Chances will be sold by the Red Hat members and at the front desk of the Nanticoke Senior Center until Dec. 17. Open to the public need not be present to win. The Red Hat's want to make you a hero - a hero sandwich that is! Order one of their special 6" Italian hero's (sub) for only $6 pre-paid at the desk or from a Red Hat member.

Sandwiches can be picked up at the front desk beginning at 10 a.m. on Sept.

26. No delivery.

Free Equine Barn Tour

Free Equine (Horse) Barn Tour, Thursday, Sept 20, at 5:45 p.m., hosted by Wicked R Productions of Wyoming, and co-hosted by the Delaware Equine Council. Come see a working ranch, gain new found knowledge about horses in the 1st State and lots more. RSVP is requested by Sept 14. Call Stan 302-684-3966, or Paula 629-5233. Everyone is welcome.

The Seaford Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-03 will be teaching the Delaware Safe Boating Course at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club at the Blades Marina. This course will consist of two sessions. You must attend both sessions to complete the course. Sept. 15th and 22nd, 8 a.m. to noon. Cost: $10 per person. To reserve a seat call Dick Bailey 302-4223772. Anyone born after Jan. 1, 1978 must have taken a boating education course to operate a boat.

game will alternate between bags and baskets. Door prizes featuring the Vera Bradley 21” Wheelaround Weekender and the Longaberger Medium Wash Day Basket will be given at the end of the night.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. at the Seaford Moose Lodge located at 22759 Bridgeville Highway, Seaford.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Food and refreshments available. Call David or Travis Sirman, 875-3792 or Seaford Moose Lodge, 629-8408 to reserve your tickets or for information.

Concert memberships available

Yard and Bake Sale

On Saturday, Sept. 8, a giant Yard Sale and Bake Sale, will take place at Christ Lutheran Church, Seaford, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. There will also be scrapple sandwiches, chicken barbecue, and much more.

A Labor Day Gospel Concert will be held on Monday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Federalsburg Marina Park Pavilion in Federalsburg, Md. Featured artists will include Ray Sheridan and the Gospel Side of Felton, Jimmy Passwaters of Denton, Md., and Judy Laramore of Denton, Md. Bring a chair and a friend.

Concessions will be available and a love offering will be received. This event is hosted by Faith Fellowship Church.

National Library Card Sign-up

DuPont 25-year dinner

Safe Boating Class

Seaford Community Concert Association memberships are available in several categories: family is $95, adult is $45, and student is $12. Patron gifts are also being accepted: friends $25, contributors $50, donors $100 and sustainers $250. Contact Allan Kittita at 629-6184, Mary Ann Torkelson at 536-1384, or Sherry Wix at 629-2131 if you are interested in obtaining a membership or giving a patron gift.

St. John's UMC house tour

The St. John's United Methodist Women will sponsor the annual house tour on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven homes and the Woodland United Methodist Church will be open for visitors. A chicken salad luncheon will be served that day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in fellowship hall. The cost of a ticket for the house tour is $10. The luncheon cost is $6 per person. For ticket information please call Teresa Wilson at 629-6417.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and the Laurel Public Library is joining the celebration with a special incentive for all area adult residents who do not as yet have a Delaware library card.

Library cards are available to residents who can provide current photo ID and proof of Delaware residency such as a valid drivers’ license, passport, or two pieces of current mail showing same address.

All new registrations during the month of September will have their names en-

tered into a drawing for a $25 gift card from Barnes and Noble Bookstore.

The drawing will take place on Oct. 2, and the winner will be notified by phone.

With all the opportunities that today’s libraries offer, a Delaware library card can truly be the most valuable card in anyone’s wallet.

Labor Day Gospel Concert

The annual 25-year dinner for DuPont employees will be held Friday, Sept. 7, at the Laurel Fire Department.

Anyone who has not received a letter and who wishes to attend, call Ray Whaley at 537-6113 or Connie Keene at 6293377.

Laurel Youth Sports Hockey Clinic

Laurel Youth Sports Hockey Clinic for ages 8-12 years, on Thursday evenings, 67:30 p.m. Starts Sept. 6 for eight weeks plus one play day. $25 per player.

Call Amy at 875-8620.

A Day of Remembrance for 9/11

A Day of Remembrance for 9/11, or Patriot Day, will be observed on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 on Governors Avenue in Greenwood. The program, prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary, is entitled “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning”, and it features a series of personal remembrances and reflections.

The public is invited to attend this solemn service. Light refreshments will be served.

National POW/MIA Recognition

The Greenwood Memorial VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7478 on Governors Avenue in Greenwood, will mark National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. with memorial services. The public is invited to attend this unique memorial service. In the tradition of caring, Pres. Michaele Russell, Greenwood Memorial VFWLA 7478, Ph: (302) 349-4220

Introduction to Square Dancing

The Sussex Whirl-a-ways Square Dance Club will be offering three free nights of beginning level square dancing on Wednesday evenings, Sept. 5, 12, 19, at the Presbyterian Church, 203 Norh Bedford St., Georgetown. The times will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come out and try it. For more information contact Willard or Chris at 629-5530. Classes will begin soon.

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Seaford Historical Society Picnic

The annual picnic for the members of the Seaford Historical Society will take place on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 4 p.m. on the Ross Mansion lawn. Each family is asked to bring a vegetable, salad, or dessert.

Fried chicken and beverages will be provided. The charge is $5 per person. Anyone who would like to attend but is not a member may join that evening. Membership costs $15 per individual or $25 per family. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Nancy Hickman at 629-6337 before Sept. 4. The Mansion, gift shop, slave quarters and granary will be open for self guided tours.

Little Miss Apple Scrapple

Join in the excitement of the second annual Little Miss Apple-Scrapple Pageant.

The pageant is open to girls between the ages of 5-8 who reside in the Woodbridge School District. Each contestant will have the opportunity to share her talent and personality. All proceeds from the pageant will benefit the Apple-Scrapple Scholarship Fund. For more information or to request an application packet contact Rita Hovermale at 337-8318 or rhovermale@wsd.k12.de.us. Tickets for the pageant will be available at the door for $2 each.

Walk for Breast Cancer Drawing

Local Avon representative Renee Smith will be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this year. Tickets are being sold for a drawing to help send Smith to the event. The prize will be a 2007 Longaberger Horizon of Hope Basket with 2 pink mugs or an Avon gift basket.

Tickets are a donation of $5 each or three for $13 and 300 are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Renee Smith at 337-0352 or to just make a donation, go to www.avonwalk.org and click on Renee Smith. The drawing will take place on Sept. 15.

Class of 1977 Reunion

The Laurel Senior High School Class of 1977 will be celebrating their 30th year class reunion on Oct. 20. The reunion will be held at the Laurel Fire Department's auditorium. For more information, call Susan (Tull) Collins @ 410-943-8303 or Barry Munoz at 875-7408.

Meetings Georgetown's Lions Club Meeting

Georgetown's Lions Club will meet Sept. 11, at Bonanza Family Restaurant, Mid Sussex Shopping Center, Millsboro, with a dinner meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Becky Madden, Marketing and Personal Relations from the Sussex County Senior Services/CHEER Home Services. Reminisce about 9/11 will be included.

Visiting Lions and potential members are welcomed but should call Helen Wilson at 856-2972 or the Rev. Charles Covington at 855-1160.

Genealogical Society meets

The Sussex County Genealogical Society meets the third Saturday of each month between September and May. The meetings are held at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library's upstairs meeting room and begin at 10:30 a.m.

Each month will feature a special topic of interest for discussion.

The Society's web site is www.scgsdelaware.org

AARP Chapter 1084 meeting

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 membership meeting Thursday, Sept. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall. Lucretia Young, State Director of AARP Delaware, is guest speaker. Seaford Area includes all of western Sussex County. Yearly chapter dues are $5. Must be National AARP member to join. Ages 50 plus are welcome. Refreshments served. Call Helen Skjoldager, chapter president, 875-5086 for information.

Seaford High Alumni Association

The Seaford High School Alumni Association will have their Executive Board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 6, beginning at 7 p.m. at the downtown Seaford Museum (formerly the post office). Please call Donna Hastings.

AARP Chapter 1084 Board meeting AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 Board meeting, Thursday, Sept. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Methodist Manor House game room. All board members are expected to attend and receive the new AARP Revisions to Chapter Bylaws. Helen Skjoldger, chapter president, 875-5086.

SCWDC Meeting

The Sussex County Women's Democrat Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, at Sussex Pines Country Club, Georgetown. The guest speaker will be a representative from the Solid Waste Authority. Members are asked to bring a friend and newcomers are always welcome. Dinner will cost $13 per person. For details and reservations, call Thelma Monroe, president at 934-9716.

Marine Corps League

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

Toastmasters

Toastmasters of Southern Delaware meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in Bay Shore Community Church at 6 p.m. Develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201, or joy@estfinancial.com.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades.

Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.

Trips Active seniors can broaden their horizons this September with a variety of trips and activities sponsored by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown.

Travel to the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, take a Tangier Island tour, or visit the historic Occoquan Craft Show.

Spend a day in New York City on Sept.

12.

On Sept. 15, enjoy a cruise around New York City, or see Johnny Mathis in concert at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on Sept. 16. For more information on these and other Adult Plus+ offerings, or to register, call 856-5618.

Bus Trip to Englishtown

On Saturday, Oct. 13, at 5 a.m., a bus trip will leave from the United Church of the Nazarine, in Hurlock, Md., for Eng-

On Oct. 9, at 8:30 a.m., a trip to Baltimore Inner Harbor National Aquarium will be taken. Cost is $42 for members; and $52 for non-members.

Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, admission to Baltimore Aquarium, and admission to the dolphin show. (Meals on your own).

‘The Christmas Show’ trip

AARP Chapter #5340 of Georgetown is offering a trip to see “The Christmas Show” at the American Music Theatre at Lancaster, Pa. Show time is from 3 to 5 p.m. The bus leaves Georgetown Square, East Market Street, Dec. 14, at 8 a.m. and returns approximately 9:30 p.m.

The cost for each person is $89, which includes lunch at Miller's Smorgasbord Restaurant. Registration and payment is due Oct. 15.

Call Hilda Parker at 856-2760. Everyone welcome.

Rally Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Laurel Wesleyan Church Sunday, Sept. 9th

Trap Pond Partners’ monthly meeting will be held at the park's Nature Center, the second Wednesday of each month.

Anyone who is interested in Trap Pond State Park is invited to attend. For more information feel free to call 875-5153.

The Wellness Community-Delaware is offering a support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

The group meets at the Cancer Care Center on the third Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. To register for this program or for more information call Kaye or Lori at 645-9150. All programs at The Wellness Community are free of charge for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 8 a.m., a trip to the Holocaust Museum, Washington, D.C. will be taken. Cost is $35 for members; $45 for non-members. Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, and dinner on the way home.

Sign up early for limited seating. Call 629-4939.

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Trap Pond Partners

Cancer Support Group

Senior Center Museum Trip

Join us for …

The Maj. Gen. Arnold Elzey Camp #1940, Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the first Wednesday of each month in the lower level of the Salisbury Library at 7 p.m.

There will be no regular meeting of H.A.P.P.E.N., (Hearns Pond Association for its Preservation, Protection, Enhancement and Naturalization)for the month of August. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Library. The agenda will cover the historical marker dedication, national wildlife community progress, Hearns Pond Dam, annexation, and traffic issues.

lishtown, N.J., “Flea Market.” Tickets are $30, adults; children, 12 years and under, are half price $15.

Half the cost is due by Saturday, Sept.

1; the other half is due Saturday, Sept. 29.

For more information call Sister Paris Twymon, 1-410-754-9135 or the church, 1-410-943-0900.

Baltimore National Aquarium

Tech Adult Plus+ trips

Sons of Confederate Veterans

H.A.P.P.E.N. Meeting

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Free Lunch • Carnival Rides • Music

DAN WETZEL Building Champions One Choice at a Time!

For more information call 875-5380 Laurel Wesleyan Church is located 1/2 mi. north of Laurel on Rt. 13A

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Trip to Vermont

Methodist Manor House will host a fall trip to Vermont on Oct. 17-20. This fourday, three-night trip features a luncheon at the Trapp Family Lodge among many other exciting features. Your cost of $440 per person (double occupancy) includes lodging, most meals, motor coach transportation, all taxes and gratuities and luggage handling. To register or for more information, call Dixie Carlisle at 628-5631. Only a few seats left.

AARP Chapter 915 Trip

AARP Chapter 915 presents Kutsher’s Country Club in the Catskill Mountains of New York State, three days-two nights, Sept. 18-20, for only $340, per person, double occupancy. $60 additional single supplement. Included in the price: Two night accommodations in super deluxe rooms at Kutsher’s, two full breakfasts, two lunches and two complete dinners. For information and reservations call: 410754-8588, Pick-up will be in Denton, Md.; or 410-822-2314, Federalsburg. Travelers insurance is available for purchase.

Senior Center's Myrtle Beach Trip

Nanticoke Senior Center's Myrtle Beach Trip on Oct. 15-20, 6 days and 5 nights, cost $790 double occupancy. Deposit of $200 is due upon signing. Final payment due no later than Sept. 7.

Trip includes: A visit to the Alabama Theatre, The Carolina Opry, Brookgreen Gardens Guided Tour, Carolin Elegance Tour, and Historic Georgetown, S.C. Dinner choices at The Parson's Table, Ryan's Steak House, and The Chestnut Hill Restaurant. All tips and gratuities.

For information and sign-ups: call 6294939.

Trip to Washington D.C.

The Seaford Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to the National Museum of the American Indian and the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

The bus will depart from the Sears parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and leave Washington at approximately 4 p.m. to return home. The cost is $55 for members and $70 for non-members (includes one year membership.) Reservations can be made by calling Helen Ann Smith 629-8802 before Sept. 15.

AARP Chapter 1084 Trips Foxwoods & Mohegan Casinos The Seaford AARP 1084 is having a trip to Connecticut, on Oct. 8-10. We will be staying at Foxwood and visiting Mohegan Sun. Even if you don’t gamble, these are must see resorts. Included are three meals plus more. The cost is $239 for three days. Contact Rose Wheaton at 6297180.

Medieval Times Dinner Theatre The Seaford AARP 1084 is having a trip on Oct. 14 to Hanover, Md. The bus leaves Seaford 1:30 p.m. Watch an exciting performance of knights on horses while you enjoy your dinner. Cost is $60.

Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

Wheeling Festival Of Lights Seaford AARP 1084 is accepting reservations for a 3-day bus trip to Wheeling, W.Va., Nov. 13-15 for the Festival of Lights. The trip includes two nights lodging at Wheeling Island Casino Hotel, two full course breakfasts, two dinners including a holiday dinner show, Oglebay Park festival of lights tour, Colonel Oglebay's

mansion museum, Glass museum, Kruger Street toy & train museum, Winter Fantasy displays and Greyhound racing at Wheeling Island race track. Cost is $335 per person. Call Margaret Wootten at 629-7419.

Food Breakfast Cafe

VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund.

Blades Fire Hall breakfast

There will be an all you-can-eat breakfast at the Blades Fire Hall, located at the corner of Cannon and Fifth streets in Blades. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary and the Firemen. On Sept. 2, at 8 a.m. till 11 a.m.. Cost is adults, $7; children, $3.

Questions call Jewell Chaffinch, 6296904.

Chicken Barbecue

There will be a chicken BBQ on Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at O’Neal’s Antiques, Rt. 13, Laurel, sponsored by the Laurel Ruritan Club. The cost is $6 and benefits local charities.

Biff Lee ‘Pig-Pickin’

Biff Lee, 40th District Representative, invites everyone to his 20th annual “PigPickin” at the Laurel Fire Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 4 till 7 p.m. All-youcan-eat barbecued pork and all the “fixins” will be available.

Children under age 12 accompanied by an adult are free. Price is $15 and tickets are available at Richard Small Insurance, or at the door.

You may also send checks for tickets to Friends for Lee, Post Office Box 186, Bethel, DE. 19931.

Oyster Sandwiches

On Saturday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Hope Lodge 4, 102 West 6th St., Laurel, will be selling oyster sandwiches, and baked goods by Eastern Star.

Chicken & Dumpling dinner

The 35th District Democrat Committee will sponsor their annual chicken & dumplings dinner on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Bridgeville Fire Hall, Market Street, Bridgeville. Dinner will begin promptly at 6 p.m. There will be several Democrat officials to address the audience. Tickets are $20 each and should be purchased in advance. For more information or tickets, call 628-4563.

Delmar Church of God sale

Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 N. and Dorothy Road (3 miles north of Md/DE state line) is holding a sandwich sale on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. till ?, featuring oyster sandwiches, crab cakes, soft crabs, cheese steak stubs, hamburgers, hot dogs and more......also baked goods and yard sale.

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

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Historical Society to celebrate 30 year anniversary

By Debbie Mitchell It all started just over thirty years ago. A committee planning community activities for the 1976 National Bicentennial decided to preserve Laurel History and by April 1977 the Laurel Historical Society was officially formed.

To celebrate the 30 year anniversary, three events have been organized for the weekend of October 12 and 13, 2007. “We want to celebrate the longevity of the society at the same time create community awareness by inviting the public to see what we are doing,” said Norma Jean Fowler, Laurel Historical Society board member and event chair.

The kick off event is a wine and cheese reception on Friday, October 12 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Cook House.

Open to the public, donation for this event is $5 per person. According to Fowler a special exhibit is being prepared for the evening, “An exhibit of the items purchased from the Governor Carvel Estate Sale are being shown for the first time.” Fowler also stated that among items shown, a Ralph Cupboard, one of the finest of its kind, would be available for public view as well as the newly repainted 1930s period kitchen. The Cook House is located at 502 East 4th Street, Laurel.

The family of Harold Cook donated the house to the Society June 16, 1999. It currently houses a portion of the Society’s collection and serves as a headquarters for the organization.

Said Fowler; the proceeds from the weekend event will go towards “a much needed new roof” for the historical building. Laurel resident and historian, Kendal Jones said having a “place to call home” is a significant accomplishment for the society. “The integrity of our great donations is preserved by having a permanent location to store and exhibit them,” he said.

Jones is a charter member and a past president of the Laurel Historical Society.

Activities continue on Saturday October 13 with the “Antique Appraisal Fair” held at St. Phillips Church from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The $5 per person entrance fee paid at the door includes one appraisal.

Additional items can be appraised at $5 per item. Fowler urges people to bring in their treasures, “This will be a lot of fun and we are hoping for a good turn out,” she said. She added that the appraisals are “non binding informal oral opinions.”

Covering various specialty areas appraisers at the event include Gary Manlove, Louis and Shirley O’Neal, Evard Hall, Eric Wilke, Harold Wootten Jr., Meg Lawrence Fillmore, and Leonard Garigliano. St. Phillips Church is located on Central Avenue in Laurel.

The celebration will conclude on Saturday October 13 with a wine and cheese social followed by a candlelight dinner. Fowler said the program will include recognition of charter members, former Presidents and associates.

Kendal Jones will give a power point presentation on the activities, faces and places of the society through the 30 years. The reception and dinner will be held at St. Phillips Church beginning at 6 p.m. Fowler said that reservation forms have been sent to current society members, former and charter members but is also open to the general public. The dinner event is $18.50 per person by advance reservation. Space is limited.

The Anniversary event committee includes Chair Norma Jean Fowler, Dot Dolby, Linda Justice, Cindy Swift, Edna Marvel, and Kendal Jones. In addition to honoring thirty years, the group hopes to increase community awareness, increase membership, and raise funding for the new roof.

Mrs. Fowler said that over the years the society has made great strides. In 1989 Laurel received the designation as the largest geographical historic district in the state of Delaware. Other projects include house tours, collection acquisitions, walking tours, oral history, and the restoration and reproduction of the Albert Waller photos dating from 1897.

“We have established a written history in collaborative effort with Harold Hancock,” said Fowler. The first edition of “19th Century History of Laurel” sold out, but a second edition is now available for $45. Keith Phillips and Ned Fowler wrote another book, on Laurel architecture, “19th Century Laurel; Change and Continuity.” The Society has also developed a brochure "A Walking Tour of Historic Laurel". The brochure includes a written history, photos and a walking tour map. “People in Laurel and outside Laurel recognize the historic treasure here,” said Fowler.

The Laurel Historic Society has partnered with other communities and groups and continues to actively represent historic Laurel both locally and regionally. A collaboration effort with the Laurel Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Delaware Tourism office to create the Southern Delaware Heritage Trail, resulted in a 1999 Governors Tourism Award.

Said Fowler, future projects include the continued maintenance of The Cook House, the continued preservation of the Waller Photos, oral history, and completion of the Studley House Museum.

Linda Justice, Vice President of the Historical Society, said the Studley House. Located on E 6th Street, was purchased by the group with visions of a house museum. The work has been slow and steady as funds allowed

The Cook house, shown here, was donated to the historical society in 1999 by the family of Harold Cook. Photo by Pat Murphy.

The Studley house in Laurel is currently being turned into a museum. Photo by Pat Murphy.

but according to Justice, the exterior renovations are complete and debt free.

“The outside is stable, the foundation done, we are proud of what we have accomplished, the building is close to the original,” she said. “Right now we are seeking sponsors for windows and doors,” she added. Work on the needed 23 windows and 5 doors is authentic and suitable to the building.

Windows and shutters are $800 and a door is $900, so far one door and six windows have been donated. “The next step will be to stabilize funds to start the interior,” said Justice. Justice calculates the interior could take $100,000 to finish.

According to Norma Jean Fowler, the Studley house is significant because it is one of the few survivors of a pre-Victorian house in Laurel. When finished, the house will be decorated in period furnishings and serve as a “house museum.” “Located within walking distance of the Laurel Middle School offers a unique opportunity to present Laurel’s living history to students,” said Fowler.

For more information on the Laurel Historical Society and the 30th Anniversary Celebration call 302-8754217 or 302-875-9427. The Historical Society is located in The Cook House, 502 East 4th Street, and Laurel DE 19956. Phone 302-875-1344.

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Church Bulletins Mission of Hope

While you are thinking of your vacation, please keep in mind that the Mission of Hope in Seaford is still going full speed ahead in its effort to return homeless men to a productive role in the community. The Mission of Hope provides rehabilitation, education and housing for men who are homeless. The Mission treats the causes of homelessness and gives “a hand up, not a handout”. The Mission is looking for a volunteer with “program development” or fund-raising experience. If you have such a background, or know a possible candidate, please contact the Mission at 302629-2559, or you can e-mail the Mission at SeafordMission@Verizon.Net, or write to Seaford Mission, PO Box 1271, Seaford, DE 19973. As always, the Mission appreciates all financial help received, and especially your prayers.

Take My Hand Ministry meeting

The Mary and Martha Tea Room, a program of Take My Hand Ministry, Inc., meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 2-4 p.m. at 102 Maryland Ave. in Greenwood. A light lunch is served, and a guest speaker teaches and ministers. This is a women’s ministry.

Christ Lutheran Church to expand

Christ Lutheran Church held its groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 12 to begin construction on a $550,000 multi-purpose addition. This will add over 5,000-squarefeet to the building and will almost double the size of the church. This expansion is expected to be completed by the fall of 2008. Present proposals for the use of the new facility include; day care, adult care, computer lab for neighborhood residents,

and ESL classes. We are seeking input from the community to determine how to best use the additional space on a daily basis. We intend to use this facility as a mission outpost to reach our community.

Southern Delaware Choral Society is supported in part by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, the Sussex County Council, the Freeman Foundation and the City of Lewes.

years. The singer will be Carl Hastings of Seaford. He and his wife, Christina, have four children and attend Central Worship Center in Laurel. Reservations are necessary. Deadline is Sept. 5.

Christ UMC Sunday School

Take My Hand Ministry luau

F.I.S.H. Ministry signup

Sunday School Open House Fun Day!!

On Saturday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, located at 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, will have a day of fun, food and fellowship. Come join us.

Day of Champions

You're invited to a Day of Champions at Laurel Wesleyan Church Sunday, Sept.

9. The rally begins at 10 a.m. with motivational speaker and basketball entertainer Dan Wetzel. After the rally, enjoy free lunch, music, carnival games, sporting contests, and more. Laurel Wesleyan Church is located 1/2 mile north of Laurel on Alt. 13. For more information call the office at 875-5380.

Messiah rehearsals

The Southern Delaware Choral Society, under the direction of John Ranney, will begin rehearsals for Handel's Messiah.

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7-9 p.m., at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church on North Bedford Street in Georgetown. Auditions are not required but a minimal ability to read music is desirable. The Dec. 8 performance is a joint presentation of the Choral Society and the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Julien Benichou, and will feature four guest soloists. For further information, call Clem Edgar at 539-9656 or log on to sdchoralsociety.org. The

Join the Board of Directors of Take My Hand Ministry, Inc. for a night of good food, fun, and fellowship while benefiting the ministry. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Haven Lake in Milford. There will be a live band, The Movies, as well as live and silent auctions, door prizes, and a hula contest. Some very special items will be on the auction block for this event. Tickets are now on sale for $40 per person and $75 per couple. Contact person for tickets is: Dr. Michaele S. Russell at 302-349-4220.

You may also send checks or money orders for tickets to: Take My Hand Ministry, Inc., PO Box 900, Greenwood, DE 19950. Each ticket comes with a map.

Ninety & Nine meeting

The Ninety & Nine extends an invitation to all women to join them for their regular quarterly dinner meeting at The Seaford Golf & Country Club in Seaford, on Monday evening, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like a night out full of fun, food, fellowship and lots of encouragement, then The Ninety & Nine is the place for you. There are no membership dues to pay. We welcome your presence.

Our special speaker for the evening is Lisa Vaughan. Lisa and her husband, Michael, live in Frankford. This past year, she began to help her husband pastor “The Father's House” in Seaford, after teaching at Epworth Christian School for eight

Centenary United Methodist Church is beginning a new ministry for children PreK through 4th grade. The purpose is to provide fun lessons and activities that will help in building a strong biblical foundation in the young child. The first meeting will be Sept. 20, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Please call Blair Hall at 875-8106 by Sept.

10, to sign up or get more information.

Mt. Zion holding dinner

Mt. Zion Methodist Church will be holding a Beef and Dumpling Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 8. There will be one seating at 5 with a limited number of tickets.

Carryouts will be available 4:30-5 p.m. only. The community hall is located on 13A between Seaford and Laurel.

Seaford Mission Graduation

The Mission of Hope in Seaford invites you to the graduation of Class 23 from the Mission’s Discipleship Program on Friday September 7. A pot luck dinner will begin at 6:30 pm. The graduation ceremony will follow at 7:30 pm. Help us celebrate the beginning of a new season in the lives of our graduates.

The dinner and ceremony will be held at St. Johns United Methodist Church, 300 Pine Street, Seaford. Please contact Nancy or Paul at the Mission of Hope at 6292559. Let us know how many people will be attending and what covered dish item you plan to bring.

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

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Julie A. Lewis

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

St. John’s United Methodist Church

Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net

NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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

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

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

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

Sunday

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday 4:30 pm

Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

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

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

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

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

“A Place to Belong”

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m.

10:45 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

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

9:30 a.m.

94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

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

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

Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del.

Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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

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

A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

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Spirit-Guided Conscience By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Weslyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

“Little” is one of those If you have words that has fallen on hard times. No one appreciates little submitted yourself anymore. to God’s Word for In this world we want “suextended periods of per-size.” We dream of some time, guidance from day being the “big man on the block.” We always fear someit will come to mind one is trying to “stick it to the when you need it. little guy.” It’s not fun having only a little money, a little time, more silent. It is called grieving or or little success. quenching the Spirit.

But today I have been thinking I am fond of sharing the story of about something that scripture refers my wife’s father who is now in heavto as little. It says that God speaks to en. us through a little (still, small) voice.

When Diane began dating, rather If you are like me, every now and than directly interfering, he would again you hear this still small voice simply pray over the relationships. that warns you, encourages you, or First, he would pray for the Spirit to guides you with insight. guide his own conscience. If the Spirit I have found that much trouble can gave him “bad vibrations” (that’s the be borrowed in life when I disregard conscience prick we are talking that little “prick in my conscience” about), then he would begin the secthat God puts there. After all, life is so ondary prayer- that Diane would realoften made up of a thousand little ize it and break up. choices that guide us even more than It worked effectively for three years the one big decision. With that in until I came along. Thanks be to God, mind, I clearly need daily guidance my Father-in-Law had GOOD vibrafrom God. tions about me!

Now I know when we refer to “a Though he is now home with the voice in our head” we can quickly get Lord, I am finding myself more and onto shaky psychological ground; but more following his methods. what I am referring to is a Holy SpiritThough my children are still too guided conscience that develops over young to date, there are constantly littime. tle decisions and judgment calls we If you have submitted yourself to make as parents.

I need the Holy God’s Word for extended periods of Spirit to guide me and so I wait for the time, guidance from it will come to little “prick of conscience” that shows mind when you need it. If you have me right from wrong. sought spiritual growth in a way that Sometimes it is rather intangible, builds your character, then realizations but I still can’t avoid obeying what I of something being pleasing or not know is a Spirit-given and Spirit-guidpleasing to God will dawn on you in ed conscience. timely fashion.

Ask the Lord today to begin to deAnd when God does give you such velop and guide a godly conscience in a nudge, be careful to obey it. God is a person, not a force, and according to your life and ask for the boldness to obey that which you sense He is the Bible we can put this person off telling you, even in the little things. enough to where He will fall much

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 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

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

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

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

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant

Worship Sun. Sch.

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

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

VICTORY TABERNACLE River of Life Christian Center CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

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

302-877-0443

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

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

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

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

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

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

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m.

Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

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

Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio

Food Outreach Emergency Food

www.river-oflife.org

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

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m.

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

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

Front & King St., Seaford, DE

The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

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

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

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Worship Svce 10 a.m. - Rev. Rick Elzey Church School & Jr. Church 10 a.m. - Pastor Doris Whaley Wings of Prayer Tues. 7 p.m.

Exploring God’s Word, Wed. 7 p.m.

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Obituaries C. Parker Moore, 84 C. Parker Moore of Seaford died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Moore retired from the Delaware Motor Vehicle Department in 1987, he was also a Poultry Farmer near Craig's Mill in Seaford. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, a 50-year member of the American Legion in Seaford, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Hiram Lodge #21, AF&AM, he was a Shriner and a member of the Scottish Rite and York Rite of Masons and a member of the Order of Odd Fellows.

Parker was a son of Dail and Esther Moore., who predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Franklin A. Moore and Philip C. Moore.

His wife, Catherine J. Moore died in 2002. He is survived by a son, Craig Moore of Seaford; one brother, Burton S. Moore of Seaford; a sister, Mary Esther Mills of Greenwood. Also surviving are four grandchildren, John Moore and his wife Dr. Jane Moore, Craig Parker Moore Jr. and his wife Nancy, Dennison Moore and Alex Moore, and one great-grandson.

Funeral Services were at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, on Saturday, Aug. 25, where friends called on Friday evening. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Charles Sherman Parks, 76 Charles Sherman Parks of Woodland, Pa., passed away at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007. Mr. Parks was born in Boggs Township, West Decatur, Pa., a son of Clark C. and Edith (Waple) Parks, on April 22, 1931. He married Marjorie Peters Cassidy on May 18, 2005, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. His education began in a oneroom schoolhouse, Center School, in Boggs Township. After graduation from Clearfield (Pa.) High School in 1950, he was drafted into the United States Army in 1952. He served in the Korean War and was discharged in 1954 as a corporal.

He then went to Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, N.Y., from which he graduated in 1959 with a bachelor of arts degree in Charles Parks secondary social studies. He completed his master's degree in elementary education at the University of Delaware, Newark, in June 1964.

He took his first teaching job in 1960 at Clayton Elementary School, part of the Smryna School District. He transferred to Smryna Elementary School before taking a job as a teaching principal at Kenton (Del.) Elementary School.

In the fall of 1969, he was named principal of Greenwood Elementary School, Greenwood, part of the Woodbridge School District. At the time of his retirement from Woodbridge in June 1991, he was principal of the district's Early Childhood Education Center in Bridgeville. Mr.

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Parks was a member of the Independent Bible Fellowship Church, Harrington. After moving to Woodland, he attended the Hyde Wesleyan Church, Hyde, Pa. His first wife, Sarah Jane Antes Parks, died Jan. 4, 2004, after the couple celebrated 52 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Leoria Dixon; and a brother, Edmund Parks.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Charlene J. Jones and her husband, Bernard of Wilmington, and Cambe M. Noble and her husban Terry of Pikeville, Tenn.; two sons, Timothy J. and his wife, Lynn of Seaford, and Thomas C., Chonburi, Thailand; a stepdaughter, Eva Cassidy Rhode, and her husband, Tim of Columbus, Ohio; a stepson, Ashley Cassidy, and his wife Jackie, Ville Platte, La.; five sisters, Mabel Shimmel, Hyde, Pa., Viola Fidel, Niagara Falls, N.Y., Maxine Joyce, North Tonawanda, N.Y., Martha Bell Gallo, Amherst, N.Y., and Pyretta “Peg” Brooks, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; one brother, Nelson Parks, Sun City Center, Fla.; 15 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Hyde Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Robert Croft officiating. Interment was in Friends Cemetery, Grampian, Pa. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside by the Clearfield Honor Guard with members from the American Legion Post #6 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1785.

Friends were received at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc, Clearfield prior to the services at the church.

The family suggests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 26 S. 2nd St., Suite 102, Clearfield, Pa., 16830. or Clearfield Foundation for Health-Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield, Pa, 16830. To send an on-line tribute go to mem.com.

J. Lester Satchell, 80 J. Lester Satchell of Federalsburg, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007, at Caroline Home for Hospice in Denton, Md. He was born in Easton, Md. on June 26, 1927, a son of Curtis Crawford Satchell, Sr. and Elizabeth Matilda Miller Satchell, who predeceased him. He was also preceded in death by his wife J. Lester Satchell of 43 years, Hazel L. Kemp Satchell who died on June 17, 2003.

He joined the Army-Air Force in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1948 as a corporal. He had worked at Southern States Feed Mill for 33 years in Seaford.

He was a member of the Federalsburg V.F.W Post 5246. He was a member of the Blades United Methodist Church in Blades. He is survived by three sons, Larry Satchell of Seaford, Ernie Satchell of Franklin, Tenn., Kevin Breeding of

Clearfield, Utah; and four daughters, Sandra Norris of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Tina Smith of Easton, Md. Karen Jester of Federalsburg, Md., Pamela McCraw of Fayette, Ala.; a sister, Elizabeth Mitchell of Jamesburg, N.J.; a brother, William Satchell of Brooklet, Ga.; his fiancé, Louise Meredith of Federalsburg, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five siblings, Lawrence Satchell, Frances Satchell, Curtis C. Satchell, Doris Lomax, Gladys Quidas.

Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 24, at the Framptom Funeral Home P.A. in Federalsburg with the Rev. Denzil Cheek officiating. Interment followed at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Md. with military honors. Friends called at the funeral home on Thursday evening and one hour prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Caroline Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629; or to the Blades United Methodist Church, 306 South Market St., Blades, DE 19973.

For more information or for letters of condolences, visit www.framptom.com.

John Prettyman Manlove, 91 John Prettyman Manlove of Seaford died Monday, Aug. 20, 2007, in LifeCare at Lofland Park, Seaford.

Born in Milford, a son of Lena Macklin and George Manlove, he was a salesman for Manlove Automotive in Seaford. He

was a member of St John's United Methodist Church and a member and past president of the Seaford Lions Club. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, John Kenneth Manlove in 2005.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Victoria Hurley Manlove; a daughter, Patricia Alderfer of Lansdale, Pa.; two brothers, Benjamin Manlove of Porterville, Calif. and Dr. LeRoy Manlove of Newark; and a sister, Betty Jensen of Dover; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were on Saturday, Aug. 25, in St John's United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford, where friends called prior to the services. The Rev. George C. Godfrey officiated. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

The family suggests contributions to St John's United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973; or to the Seaford Lions Club, P.O. Box 461, Seaford, DE 19973.

Arrangements were handled by WatsonYates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Louis Breeding , 74 Louis Breeding of Greenwood passed away peacefully at the home of his niece, Carol Rider, on Aug. 22, 2007.

Born on Nov. 21, 1932, the eldest son of August “Bunk” and Dorothy “Dot” Breeding, Mr. Breeding lived in Hickman all his life. He graduated from the Greenwood High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Air Force.

MORNING STAR • AUG. 30 - SEPT. 5, 2007 Mr. Breeding was a barber all his life.

He started his career in Federalsburg, Md., and then worked in the Dover area and later owned his own shop in Denton, Md. After his health declined, he spent his days at the Adult Day Care Center in Laurel. He loved the Orioles, Jeff Gordon, working in his garden, chocolate ice cream and candy.

He loved holidays and large family dinners. He also loved crab cakes and fried oysters.

He was a member of the Caroline American Legion Post 29 in Denton.

Mr. Breeding is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Shirley Ann Jester Breeding; four daughters and son-in-laws, Dorothy “Dottie” and Jerry Bauguess of Seaford, Lois and Charles Tribbett of Bridgeville, Linda and Craig Blocker of Laurel, and Dawn and Brent Mitchell of Lincoln. He was an affectionate “Pop Pop” who was very loved by Patrick Tribbett of Houston, Robert Tribbett of Bridgeville, Justin Bauguess and his wife, Allie of Knoxville, Tenn., Mary Beth Tribbett of Bridgeville, Matthew Bauguess of Seaford, Bryan Blocker of Laurel, Trevor and Delaney Mitchell of Lincoln; two great grandchildren, Jordan Tribett and Conner Watkins; and one brother, Ralph Breeding of Denton, Md.; a host of other family members, hundreds of barber shop customers and a very special niece, Carol Rider and her husband, George and their children, Brooke and Blair of Delmar, De. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his youngest brother, John Edward Breeding in 2003.

Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Moore Funeral Home, P.A., Denton, Md. where friends called before the service. The interment was in the Bloomery Church Cemetery in Smithville, Md. Memorials may be sent to Delaware Hospice, 20178 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Benjamin Jarman Hurley, 77 Benjamin “Bennie” Jarman Hurley of Seaford died on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at home.

“Bennie” was a son of Victor and Annabelle Hurley, who predeceased him.

He was the owner of Hurley Chrysler, Plymouth in Seaford. He was past president of Automobile Dealers of Delaware.

In the late sixties “Bennie” placed Top Street Eliminator many times at the Delmar Dragway as the owner/driver of the “Wuz Fuz”.

He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and he sang in the church choir for more than 60 years. He was a member of the Seaford Lions Club where he was secretary, past president, show director and soloist in the Annual Lions Club show for more than 50 years. He was also the recipient of the Lions Club Ralph Helm Fellow Award and the Melvin Jones Fellow award.

Mr. Hurley was an avid boater and helped organize the Nanticoke River Yacht Club and served as the first Commodore.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Catherine Carey Hurley; three daughters, Linda Powell and her husband Robert of Millville, Sharon Hoffecker and her husband, Robert of Smyrna, and Barbara Brown and her husband, Dale of Rehoboth Beach; two sisters; Victoria Manlove and Dorothy Hurley, both of Seaford; a brother, James R. Hurley and his wife Walda of Millville, N.J. He is also survived by his

grandchildren Kyle Miller and Alexis Brown.

Funeral Services were on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at St. John's United Methodist Church, Seaford. Friends called at the Cranston Funeral Home, on Monday evening and at the church Tuesday prior to the service.

Burial was in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.

The family suggests donations may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, P O Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973; or Seaford Lions Club, P O Box 461, Seaford, DE 19973; or Delaware Hospice Inc, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Irma A. Messick Graveside services were held for Irma A. Messick, on Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, for family and friends.

Mrs. Messick was the mother of Dorothy Farner of Humboldt, Tenn., and Ruth Robinson, formerly of Seaford.

Interment was beside her husband Luther in St. Luke's Cemetery on Front Street, Seaford. Those attending the service from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Farner, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Robinson, Ms. Linda Steinbiss, Mr. Michael Robinson and Lisa Morgan of Clearwater, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Todd Christianno and daughter Alexa of Gloversville, and Mrs. Dawn Farner and son David of Ohio.

Rev. G. William Truitt, 77 The Reverend G. William Truitt of Laurel died at home with family present after a prolonged illness on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007.

Father Truitt was born Feb. 25, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pa., a son of Margaret Atchison and Gerald B. Truitt, Sr. Father Truitt attended Old St. Peter's Choir in Philadelphia and graduated from John Bartram High School. After graduating from Salisbury State Teachers College, he taught at Prince Street Elementary School in Salisbury. He then entered Bexley Hall Seminary on the campus of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, graduating with a Masters of Divinity. He was ordained a Deacon in the Episcopal Church at St. Paul's by the Sea in Ocean City, Md. and was ordained a priest at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Salisbury, Md., where he served as an assistant to the priest in charge. While at St. Peter's, St. Albans Chapel was built and Father Truitt became the first vicar and gave the chapel its name.

In 1962 he became canon of the Cathedral Church of the Incarnation in Baltimore, Md. where he served until he was called to be rector of St. Luke's in Seaford, at which time he joined the Seaford Volunteer Fire Company and was chaplain at the time of his illness and death.

In 1976, He married Barbara Lewis Bowden and a year later Father Bill became a worker priest in the Diocese of Washington, D.C. working for AARP as a training and development specialist, traveling throughout the country helping with the startup of AARP Chapters. At this time, he became rector of St. Luke's Church in Brighton, Md. where he served for 13 years before becoming semi-retired and returning to his home in Delaware.

For those 13 years, he and Barbara engaged in a commuter marriage due to her job at Dupont in Seaford.

When Bill returned to Delaware, he be-

came rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Millsboro for 9 more years when he began doing interim and supply work in the Diocese of Easton. Father Bills last charge was at St. Pauls Marion Station when illness caused him to leave after 4 years.

In addition to his parents, Father Bill was predeceased in death by a nephew, Jack Truitt, son of his brother and wife, Gerald B. Sr. and Jean Truitt who live in Salisbury, Md. He is survived by his wife Barbara, best friend and soulmate for 32 years, six stepchildren, A. Thomas, Jr. and Teresa Bowden, Patricia and Gene Key, Michelle Hall, James Bowden, Robert and Cora Lee Bowden, and Joseph Bowden. Also surviving are three daughters by a previous marriage, Susan Gum, Wendy Davis and Meg Foley. Father Truitt also leaves behind a multitude of grandchildren and one greatgrandson.

He was a devoted husband and a loving father to his six step-grandchildren who lost their father more than 20 years ago.

Bill had a very close relationship with all of the family, but in particular with Patti Key who helped Barbara care for him throughout his struggle for the past several years.

Services were held at St. Albans Church in Salisbury, on Aug. 29.

The family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810; or to St. Albans Episcopal Church, Mt. Hermans Road and St. Albans Drive, Salisbury, MD 21801; or to The Delaware Humane Society, 326 S. Dupont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Arrangements were handled by WatsonYates Funeral Home, Seaford, DE.

Dennis Steven Dilks, 58 Dennis Steven “Steve” Dilks of Seaford passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Dilks was born in Waltham, Mass. on Nov. 18, 1948. He was raised in Elkton Md., where he graduated from Elkton High School in 1966. He is a graduate of Elkton Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. During 1972 through 1975, he was a member of the Elkton Town Police. During his career he served in the USAF from December 1967 to November 1971 with 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He worked with various military and policing operations throughout the United States doing undercover work including drug interdiction operations in southern Texas.

He also played semi-pro baseball for several years in Wilmington, was a supervisor for Amtrack, a licensed real estate appraiser in a co-owned agency and a maintenance operator/manager for private and commercial properties for the past 15 years in this area.

He was a life member of Virgil Wilson Post 4961, Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he served as Post Commander. He was a life member of AmVets Post 1694 where he served as past first vice commander and past trustee; a member of Nanticoke Post 6 American Legion and the Moose Lodge all in Seaford.

Steve was also a member of MENSA. In addition to his parents Betty L. Eckert and Murray A. Dilks, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and David Dilks, and sister, Sherry Grayston.

PAGE 27 He is survived by his soulmate Phyllis L. Wilson of Seaford; a son Steven Dilks and his wife Kim of Tampa, Fla.; a daughter Stephanie Johnson and her husband Matt of Wilmington; two brothers, Michael Dilks and his wife Geri of Baltimore, Md., and James Dilks and his wife Anne of Newark; two sisters, Peggy Payson and her husband Rob of Wilmington, and Bobbi Mendolia and her husband Joel of Melbourne, Fla.; two granddaughters, Macey and Caedyn Dilks; brother-inlaw, Bill Grayston of Seaford; step-son Christopher Wilson of Baltimore; stepdaughter, Dawn Wilson-Enoch of Placitas, N.M. and his former wife, Linda Davis of Wilmington.

A celebration of Steve's life will be held at Virgil Wilson Post 4961 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Middleford Road, Seaford, on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 at 4 p.m. Burial will be held privately.

The family suggests donations may be made to AmVets Post 1694, PO Box 98, Seaford, DE 19973; or to Virgil Wilson Post 4961, PO Box 496 Seaford, DE 19973.

Arrangements were handled by WatsonYates Funeral Home, Seaford, DE.

William K. Beach, 88 William K. “Bill” Beach of Delmar, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

He was born Febr. 13, 1919 in Delmar, a son of Kendal B. Beach and Nema Owens Beach.

He graduated from Delmar High School in the late 1930's. After high school he was Continued to page 31

In Memory of our Beloved Son, Brother and Uncle

MARK C. HARE “Chick” Feb. 7, 1959 to Sept. 2, 2004 We miss you more With each passing year, Why you were taken so fast To us will never be clear.

Parting with you Has been the hardest task, But to question why We’re not suppose to ask.

Your memory lives on Even though you’re not here, Because you’re someone special.

Someone we hold so dear.

We Love and Miss You Mom & Dad Frankie, Tracy, and Blake and Families

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MORNING STAR • AUG. 30 -SEPT. 5, 2007

Entertainment Jazz funeral to mourn the end of summer The Southern Delaware resort area's most unusual celebration takes place in the “Quiet Resort” of Bethany Beach this Labor Day and everyone is invited.

The 2007 Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral is celebrated on Labor Day Monday, September 3 with activities beginning about 5:30 p.m. at the North end of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk.

At the Jazz Funeral, spectators go to the Bethany Beach Boardwalk on Labor Day Monday and can join in a funeral procession of mourners, along with a Jazz Band, that carry a casket with a mannequin representing “Summer of 2007” to its final resting place at the Boardwalk Bandstand.

The Jazz Funerals held in Bethany Beach are a tribute to the Jazz Funerals made famous in New Orleans.

For the third consecutive year, the Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral will be dedicated to those impacted by the lingering aftermath of the 2005 Hurricane Katrina, especially the residents of New Orleans.

This year's Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“For more than 40 years, the Big Broth-

Entertainment Bulletins Ballroom dance planned

Join the USA Dance Eastern Shore Chapter for a ballroom dance on Sept. 22 at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Md. This special event is being held in celebration of National Ballroom Dance Week, and will feature the Delmarva Big Band, an 18-piece orchestra along with guest instructors and performers Valentine Hodgman and Lemery Rollins. Advance tickets are on sale at all First Shore Federal branches through Friday, Sept.

14.

Open dancing will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. An early bird lesson will begin at 7 p.m. Singles and all levels of dancers are welcome.

Tickets are $15 per person or $12 for USA Dance members.

Dance members must present their membership card to qualify for the discount, and refunds will not be given on advance tickets.

After Sept. 14, remaining tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event for $20 per person.

No discounts will be honored at the door. For more information, contact the USA Dance Eastern Shore Chapter at 410-749-4914, info@usadanceeasternshore.org.

Second Street ‘Deathtrap’

The Ira Levin thriller, “Deathtrap” opens at Second Street Players' Riverfront Theatre, Friday, Sept. 21. A plot including marital muddling, sinister pre-

ers Big Sisters organization provided mentors for Delaware youth,” said Andrian Huff, the assistant chairperson of the 2007 Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral. “Their service is based on a one-to-one relationship between a caring adult volunteer and a child who needs extra adult attention and guidance. Their organization is international. They also have a strong presence in the New Orleans area.”

To help support Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Bethany Beach's “End of Summer Season Celebration” will also hold the Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral Silent Auction. The Second Annual Jazz Funeral Silent Auction will be held on Friday August 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bethany Blues Restaurant at 6 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Bethany Beach.

Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to attend the silent auction fundraising event, said associate chairman Jim McGinniss.

The focal point of this year’s Jazz Funeral is the funeral procession that usually starts at the North end of the Boardwalk and slowly proceeds to the Boardwalk

meditation and murder also mixes in sudden shocks of humor.

Quirky characters matching wits in a room full of antique and theatrical weapons provide twists and unexpected turns until the last scene.

Appearing in “Deathtrap” are Diane Counts, Joe McCann, Rosanne Pack, Brandon Twilley and Kenney Workman. The play is directed by Steve Twilley.

Show dates are Sept. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15; senior citizens, students and members of the military and their families pay a discount price of $14 for matinees only. For reservations, call 4220220, ext. 1. Riverfront Theatre is located at 2 S. Walnut St., downtown Milford. The theatre is accessible to persons with disabilities. Second Street Players are supported in part by the Delaware Division of the Arts and the City of Milford.

Second Street auditions

Second Street Players will hold open auditions for the musical, “She Loves Me,” Tuesday, Sept. 4, and Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Both auditions are at 7:30 p.m. in the players' Riverfront Theatre, 2 S. Walnut St., downtown Milford.

The Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick musical is a warm, romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and elegance that is nostalgic of a by-gone era.

Cast requirements are seven men, ages 16 to 60, two women, ages 20 to 30 and also a chorus,

bandstand to the strains of Dixieland music played by the bands.

Two New Orleans-style Dixieland Jazz bands, the Dixie Cats and the Jazz Funeral Irregulars, will provide the entertainment as Bethany bids a “Fond Farewell to Summer 2007.”

It is expected that the combined bands of the Dixie Cats and the Jazz Funeral Irregulars will have up to 12 pieces.

The Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral was founded by former town council member Moss Wagner who was the guest of honor at the 2005 Jazz Funeral. Wagner's idea was to have a party to celebrate the closing of the resort season in a town where “there is a definite beginning and end to the summer season.” His party turned into today's Jazz Funeral celebration.

At any given Jazz Funeral, spectators might see the grave digger, the widow, Santa Claus, the cowboy, Batman, the official photographer, the diva, Elmo, any one of a dozen Disney characters and various loose interpretations of black funeral attire.

Band members and Jazz Funeral committee members are usually outfitted with an

ages 20 to 60.

David Button is director and Melanie Bradley is music director. Those auditioning are to bring a prepared music piece with sheet music for the accom-

official Jazz Funeral T-shirt.

The 2007 Jazz Funeral festivities will revolve around this year's slogan, “We Bury Summer & Share A Little Magic.”

An award ceremony will also be held to present the Third Annual Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral Founder's Award. This year's honorees will be the local family of Kirk, Patsy and Robin Rankin.

Over the years, the Rankins have made numerous contributions of time, talent and money to further the cause of the Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral and Silent Auction.

The Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral is a festive occasion where locals and tourists alike can celebrate the end of another summer season for entirely different reasons.

The 2007 Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral is a “Labor Day Farewell to Summer” Parade and Celebration that are free to the public and held on Labor Day Monday, September 3 with activities beginning about 5:30 p.m. on the North end of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk.

Anyone interested in helping out with the event, should call to leave a message at 302-537-1585.

panist or a CD or tape cassette accompaniment with player.

There will also be cold readings from the script. Show dates are November 23, 24, 25, 30 and December 1 and 2.

For further information, call the director at 745-4414.

Second Street Players are supported in part by the Delaware Division of the Arts and the City of Milford.

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MORNING STAR • AUG. 30 - SEPT. 5, 2007

Zucchini makes a delicious come-back Garrison Keillor, host of radio’s A Prairie Home Companion ORETTA NORR and creator of that mythical midwestern town asks the question: “Why do the inhabitants of Lake Wobegon lock their cars in the month of August?”

His answer? “So their neighbors won’t leave bags of zucchini on the back seat.”

Scads of other humorists have gotten good mileage from the much-maligned zucchini and they do have a point about the prolific I-Can’t-Believe-It’s- Not-Crab Cakes nature of the beast.

Makes 8 patties But all kidding aside, this ancient veggie has a lot going for it.

Adapted from John Shields, chef/ownBesides their light, sweet flavor and er of Gertrude’s, Baltimore, Md; recipe delicate texture, zucchini are 95% water, appears in “Cooking Fresh From the therefore very low cal – one half cup unMid-Atlantic” edited by Fran McManus cooked is only 13 calories; cooked, 18 & Wendy Rickard calories.

Zucchini are high in anti-oxidants and 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini beta-carotene.

Salt They contain trace amounts of B vita1 cup bread crumbs mins and folic acids, small amounts of 1 egg beaten Vitamin C and calcium and lots of potas1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning sium.

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard So, let’s say you’ve been lucky 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or plain yoenough to have some zucchini dropped gurt on your back seat or at your back door or Juice of 1/2 lemon you’ve been growing them in your back 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley yard; and you and/or your family are getVegetable oil, for frying ting a little tired of them.

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for about 30 minutes, allowing it to drain.

Squeeze to remove additional liquid – zucchini should be fairly dry.

Place zucchini and breadcrumbs in a large bowl and mix together.

Place egg, Old Bay, Dijon, mayo, lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl.

Mix well.

Pour egg mixture into zucchinibread crumb mixture, and mix gently and thoroughly.

Form into 8 patties the size of crab cakes. Heat a small amount of oil in a sauté pan, and cook patties on both sides, browning well.

Serve with tartar sauce, chopped capers, fresh basil and/or lemon wedges.

Goes really well with halved sun gold or cherry tomatoes.

Zuke-A-Mole Makes about 1 quart Almost everybody loves guacamole but not the fat it contains.

Try this ersatz dip made with zucchini adapted from “Vegetables from Amaranth

to Zucchini: the Essential Reference” by Elizabeth Schneider 3 pounds zucchini Approximately 1/2 head garlic 1 large onion (sweet varieties preferred, such as Vidalia) 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/4 cup 1/2 cup basil and/or mint leaves 1/2 cup parsley, stemmed 2 tablespoons juice of lemon Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375°.

Slice zucchini in half, lengthwise.

Separate garlic cloves but keep skins on.

Quarter onion.

Place vegetables in roasting pan and slather with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the teaspoon of salt.

Roast until extremely tender, at least 1 hour and up to 90 minutes.

While vegetables are roasting, prepare herbs: pull leaves off stems and tear or chop coarsely.

Let vegetables cool slightly and squeeze garlic from skins. Place all vegetables into bowl of food processor and pulse. Add herbs. Puree until smooth and combined.

Add lemon juice and salt. Drizzle in remaining olive oil. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.

Chill and serve with crackers, pita chips, crudités or make as part of a sandwich.

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MORNING STAR • AUGUST 23 - 29, 2007

Let’s think about the positive things at Laurel schools I was at the Laurel High School the other day for pictures AT URPHY of the new teachers and a young lady named Melissa Whaley Brian Cass set the came up to me and asked, “Mr. Murphy, do you know Dick Wha- standard with the ley? He’s my grandfather,” as a play, ‘Grease’ last broad smile came into full view year, involving more for me to enjoy. Yes, Melissa, I do know him, I countered, as we than 100 students laughed at our remembrances of and faculty... this “icon of local humor.”

Later I got to thinking about it.

Melissa, whatever you do, please don’t let this gentleman help you correct ticed I think, Coach Ed Manlove is starthomework papers, and do not under any ing his sixth season this year, how the time flies. In a school with a total of just circumstances invite him in to give lecover 500 students he has 70 out for foottures on his hunting talent. The students ball. To me that speaks highly of Ed. are just not ready for such tall tales yet.

That is to say nothing of Laurel teams being competitive every year since he Seriously though folks and on this I started just two days before the season probably could be talking about any of in 2002. our local high schools up and down the Band and drama teacher Brian Cass Rt. 13 corridor, but in this case, Laurel, set the standard with the play, “Grease” which I am familiar with. We have allast year, involving more than 100 of the ready seen some negative publicity for students and faculty at the high school. the school and for my two cents, it was It was a play that for the special effects, unneeded. But what about the good costumes, singing and overall effort will things coming from Laurel schools. be remembered by the community for There are 14 new teachers in the sysgenerations. Remember - they put this tem this year with high hopes for a sucon in that bandbox of an auditorium. cessful career and many nervous moThe other day a former student, I ments getting started. can’t recall who it was asked me if They need and deserve our support.

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at it; strict, yes, dedicated, yes, but above all competitive and leaving her students life lessons to take with them.

Laurel High has produced five generals, many leading bankers, many doctors, Doctor Ellis, Dr. Elliott, Dr. Carmean, Dr. Ben Horner, Dr. Doug Horner and more, space engineers noted lifetime nurses, teachers, outstanding farmers and so much more but I hope you get the idea. You go into the elementary school where it all begins and there is Delaware Teacher of the Year, Garrett Lydic, who has done so much to produce a positive image for the school.

My grandchildren tell me the best teachers are Mrs. Napp and Mrs. Huffman and I want them to feel that way. It tells me they have made an impact on them.

Well as I think about it personally, it took a number of years for me to realize how much the school did for me, but everything we do in school and in our younger years are life lessons we use later.

On that I will end this, but I ask you to encourage our young people, give them a little Margo discipline and support the efforts of your school even in tough times. I believe there will soon be a referendum in Laurel, I know it’s tough to make ends meet, I believe it, but we need a larger better facility for future students and together we can make a difference.

Cathi Hochstedler of Bridgeville told me the other day that there are plans for a new library in Bridgeville and she and a few others are very interested in getting a “Friends of the Library” group started.

Cathi is very excited about this and I encourage you to call her and tell her you want to be a part of it, too. Cathi is a real estate agent and has two children in the Woodbridge school system. Her cell is 228-4892.

New Laurel Intermediate Teacher Pam Grosz has helped with the Special Olympics for the last 22 years and how about a little praise for all the local school custodians, nurses and cafeteria workers as they prepare for another year.

Never in the limelight they do so much for our children and grandchildren.

Moore’s Quality Meats will open or has opened as you read this on August 29. It is located on East 4th Street and is operated by meat cutter Steve Moore and the Moore family. Store manager is Rita Fitzgerald. They held a ribbon cutting that day. Best wishes to them for a successful business.

It took some investigating, but we finally found out some of the winners of the Sharptown Carnival raffles.

The Lions Club gave away an ATV 4 wheeler to Jeff Fletcher of Hurlock.

Richard Keidel of Riverton, Md., won the car. The Lawn Mower was won by Ashley Ellecs of Harrington. Jessie Stafford won the TV. Well it soon will be fall. On this I think of my dad, Tom, on his annual trips drum fishing. Many went with him, including Walt Pollitt, Richard Lynch, Wilber Sheridan, Bob Venables, Fred Melvin, George Otwell and others. It got me to thinking, who is the best fisherman of today? Don’t all answer at once.

I do know that there are not the fishermen there once were - with the cost to go on a trip, lack of fish and restrictions.

Actually, I thought of this after reading the article on the person who was fined for catching an oversized fish.

That made me most thankful for fishermen such as Ronnie Waller, Fred Melvin, Alan Whaley, Jay Hastings and Clifford Parsons. They will probably never be fined from what I have heard about their fishing prowess. Well, have a whale of a week everyone!

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There is a being offered for any information leading to the capture, conviction and prosecution of the individual(s) involved in the vandalism and theft of copper wire and wire remnants from a new construction located on Wooten Rd. in Laurel, DE. The crime was committed sometime between 8:30 pm on Sunday, August 26, and 11:15 am on Monday, August 27.

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Looking Back

Obituaries Continued from page 26

among the first drafted in the U.S. Army to serve his country during World War II. As a child growing up in Columbia, Del., he was a member of Mt. Herman United Methodist Church. He was also a long time, faithful member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, where he was a choir member for many years and served on numerous committees.

He worked for many years as a millwright at the E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford, and as a carpenter for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Joiners and Millwrights, Local No. 2012 in Seaford and again as a millwright for a number of years at the Indian River Power Plant in Millsboro.

He was a member of the Delmar V.F.W. Post 8276, the Delmar American Legion and the Delmar Alumni Association. He loved the outdoors, farming, gardening, hunting and fishing. He cherished spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances D. Beach, who passed in 1982; a brother who passed as an infant; and three sisters, Louise Truitt, Evelyn Lecates and Nancy Hazel.

He is survived by his wife, Verdia M. Beach, who resides in Atria Assisted Living in Salisbury; four daughters, Patricia B. Naugle and her husband Bunky, Suzanne Roberts and her husband John, Bonnie Wood Maloney and her husband Greg, and Sandie Perry and her husband Mike, all of Delmar; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 29, at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, Delmar, where family and friends called prior to the services.

The Rev. Marsha Carpenter officiated.

Interment followed the services at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 101 E. State St., Delmar, DE 19940.

Arrangements were handled by Short Funeral Home, Delmar.

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

Kathy J. Goff LeCates, 57 Kathy J. Goff LeCates of Millsboro died on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 at home.

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Bruce & Nancy Willey are presenting live Christian music, fellowship, and refreshments.

She was born on September 29, 1949 in Fremont, N. C., a daughter of Willie E. and Agnes M. Bass Goff Mrs. LeCates had just started working at Jeff's Greenhouses in Bethel, as a floral designer. She was a designer all her life going back working with her parents in their florist shop years ago. In addition to being an excellent floral designer she loved to read, make jewelery , and she loved her grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Danika Swan of Wilmington, and Montera L. Dorsey of Millsboro; two brothers, Willie E. Goff, Jr. of Greenwood, and John K. Goff of Millsboro; two sisters, Cheryl Ellwanger and Beverly West, both of Millsboro, and eight grandchildren, Adrian, Olivia, Quinn, Jozias, Juliana, Jacob, Jeradus, and Samuel.

Services were private and at the discretion of the family.

The family asks that contributions be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362 in memory of Kathy LeCates.

Letter of Condolences may be sent to the Family at watsonfh@verizon.net, www.watsonfh.com, or www.delmarvaobits.com Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Delaware.

Ruth G. Peck, 81 Ruth G. Peck passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at Martin Nursing and Restorative Care Center in Stuart, Fla. Born in Providence, R.I. she has resided in Jensen Beach, Fla. since 1982 coming from Millsboro.

Prior to retirement she was a tax accountant for H.B.Mitchell & Son in Millsboro for more than 20 years.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro before moving to Florida.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Randy and Alice Peck of Fort Worth, Texas. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Jack and Zoe. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold A. and Gladys I. Gardner, and one brother.

A Graveside, Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro.

Arrangements were handled by Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St. Millsboro.

Sept. 8:

Bill Primrose Daniel Premo Cassandra Abbott

Sept. 15:

“Revived” C. Bud Scott Joe Dawson

Sept. 22:

“Sounds of Joy” Todd & Diane Crofford Frank Silva

Sept. 29:

“Two Mile Road” Joe LeCates and the Bethel Worship Center Praise Band

September Guest Singers: Sept. 1:

J.R. Mayle Abigail Chavez Dan Welch

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From the Archives of the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers

Seaford 10 years ago

Laurel 10 years ago

Matthews career looks promising Seventeen year old Aaron Matthews of Seaford is a senior at Notre Dame Prep and is being recruited by numerous colleges.

The 6-foot-6 basketball star could be headed towards a promising career in the NBA.

‘The Block’ brings boost The Laurel Auction Market, known as ‘The Block’ is a co-op which was incorporated in 1940 by area farmers in response to “fixed prices” by a few local buyers.

They hoped that by expanding the competition, they would get the best price for the product. Currently 400-500 different buyers come from all over the country to make purchases at ‘The Block’ in any given season.

Lyons plans first exhibit Twenty-eight year old Seaford native Lauren Lyons’ first exhibit will open November 2 at the North Star in Philadelphia.

Featured in the exhibit will be a number of photographs taken in Sussex County.

Seaford 5 years ago Seaford appoints acting chief A press conference announced an interim police chief for the department following the exit of former Seaford Police Chief Richard Pounsberry. Lt. Gary Morris has been picked to be acting police chief.

Seaford may get camera City Manager Dolores Slatcher presented information about red light cameras that are used to catch traffic violators.

It was suggested that a red light camera would best serve the intersection of Del. 20 at McDonalds and the intersection of US13 and Tharp Road.

Laurel 5 years ago Former church site remembered A state of Delaware historical marker commemorating the former site of Epworth Methodist Church was dedicated during a ceremony. In 1890, Benjamin Harrison Elliott and his wife, Sarah Ann Hastings Elliott, donated the land and building materials for the construction of Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church.

Test scores show improvement The Laurel School Board recived a report on the district’s state test scores showing Laurel Intermediate School showed a vast improvement in test scores as well as Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School which surpassed the state average in reading and came close in writing.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF ANNEXATION AND ZONING AS RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY USE (R-2) BY THE TOWN OF LAUREL NOTICE OF THE ANNEXATION AND ZONING AS RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY USE (R-2) of certain property contiguous to the present, easterly limits of the Town of Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, being the lands of Two Farms, Inc., Tax Map No’s.

22-32/12.15/30 & 35 by action of the Town Council of The Town of Laurel, Delaware, at its regular meeting on August 20, 2007.

THE TOWN OF LAUREL BY: John J. Shwed, Mayor 8/30/1tc

NOTICE OF THE ANNEXATION AND ZONING AS COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS USE (C-B) of certain property contiguous to the present, southeasterly limits of the Town of Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, being the lands of Kenneth Mills, presently operated as Top City, Tax Map No. 2-32/12.00/45.00, by action of the Town Council of The Town of Laurel, Delaware, at its regular meeting on August 20, 2007.

THE TOWN OF LAUREL BY: John J. Shwed, Mayor 8/30/1tc See LEGALS—page 36

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OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE CONSISTING OF CLASS “C” MOBILE HOME w/DETACHED GARAGE, SHEDS, & POOL ON 2.09+/- ACRE LOT ON RT. 13 IN LAUREL, DELAWARE Location: 28506 Sussex Highway, La urel, Delaware 19956. From the intersection of U.S. Rt. 13 (Sussex Highway) and Del. Rt. 24 in Laurel, travel north on U.S. Rt. 13 for approx. 3.4 miles. Make a U-turn and travel south on U.S. Rt. 13 for 0.2 mile. Property will be on right (Signs Posted).

From the Estate of Christian Bauer Location: 26159 River Road, Seaford, Delaware 19973. From the intersection of U.S. Rt. 13 and Concord Road in Seaford (at Royal Farms), turn west onto Concord Road towards Blades and travel for approx. 0.6 mile. Turn left onto S. Market Street (U.S. Rt. 13-Alt.) and travel for approx. 0.2 mile. Turn right onto River Road and travel for approx. 0.4 mile.

Property will be on left (Signs Posted).

PAGE 35 NOTICE OF ANNEXATION AND ZONING AS COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS USE (C-B) BY THE TOWN OF LAUREL

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15, 2007 -- 10:00 a.m.

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The property is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map as District 1-32 Map 12.00 Parcel 102.01 and consists of 2.09+/- Acres of land with approx. 175 ft. of frontage along U.S. Rt. 13 South (Sussex Highway) improved with a 3 BR/2 BA Class “C” double-wide mobile home, detached two-car garage/workshop, a pair of storage sheds, above-ground pool, and hot tub. The home features a 12’ x 16’Florida room, kitchen with like-new appliances, laundry room, diningroom, livingroom, master bedroom with walk-in closet, master bathroom with garden tub & separate shower, as well as two bedrooms with ample closet space. The home also features front & rear decks, central air, gas heat, & ceiling fans. The property is also improved with a 24’ x 28’ detached two car garage/workshop, a 12’ x 16’ storage shed, a 10’ x 16’ storage shed, a 18’ x 33’ above-ground pool with large deck, as well as a Viking 6-person hot tub (pool & hot tub are only 4 years old). (Sussex County Annual Property Tax-$387.04) The home is situated on U.S. Rt. 13 South on a partially wooded 2.09+/- acre lot that provides privacy as well as seclusion. The home, garage, and sheds are immaculate and the property is beautifully landscaped. The home is perfect for the growing family or couple looking to downsize. Check our website at www.onealsauction.com for complete ad.

Terms: $7,500.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc.. Balance to be paid within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition. A 4% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on the final selling price. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is their intent to sell said property. Broker Participation invited. Brokers must have clients registered 24 hours prior to auction.

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Terms: $15,000.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc.. Balance to be paid within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition.

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PUBLIC HEARING The Commissioners of Bridgeville will hold a Public Hearing and present an Ordinance to create a new chapter of the Town of Bridgeville Code relating to addressing and street naming, for a second and final reading at their monthly meeting scheduled for September 10, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. in the Town Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Bridgeville, Delaware.

COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE JOSEPH T. CONAWAY COMMISSION PRESIDENT 8/30/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTHWEST FORK HUNDRED

C/U #1702 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, SEPTEMBER 27, 2007, in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of SHILOH HOUSE OF HOPE to consider the Conditional Use of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District for a residential school and counseling facility to be located on a certain parcel of land lying and being in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, containing 6.01 acres, more or less, lying north of McDowell Road (Road 567), 850 feet east of Hastings Mill Road (Road 568) and one-half mile west of Atlanta Road (Road 30).

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following ordinance has been proposed at the regular meeting of the Sussex County Council on August 8, 2006: AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL

MORNING STAR USE OF LAND IN AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL AND COUNSELING FACILITY TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN NORTHWEST FORK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 6.01 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, (land lying north of McDowell Road (Road 567), 850 feet east of Hastings Mills Road (Road 568) and one-half mile west of Atlanta Road (Road 30); application filed on behalf of SHILOH HOUSE OF HOPE, C/U #1702).

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

Public Hearings thereon will be held in the Chamber of the Sussex County Council, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, OCTOBER 16, 2007, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

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

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

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TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE REFERENDUM The Commissioners of the Town of Bridgeville will hold a Referendum to Approve or Disapprove the Borrowing by the Commissioners of the Town of Bridgeville a Sum Not to Exceed Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($415,000.00) to Provide Funds for Modifications and Improvements to the Town Wastewater Treatment Plant, including the Purchase of Equipment, and all Other Necessary and Related Matters Associated Therewith, and that the Borrowing be Secured by a General Obligation Bond Issue, Grant Application or Other Financial Obligation.

The Referendum will be held on Wednesday the 12th Day of September, 2007 at the Town hall, 101 North Main Street, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Every citizen of the Town of Bridgeville who has attained the age of eighteen (18) shall have one vote and, in addition, every part-

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nership, corporation or other entity owning real property, within the corporate limits of the Town of Bridgeville shall also have one vote and the said vote of a partnership, corporation or other entity may be cast either in person or by proxy.

COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE JOSEPH T. CONAWAY COMMISSION PRESIDENT 8/23/3tc

TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE REFERENDUM The Commissioners of the Town of Bridgeville will hold a Referendum to Approve or Disapprove the Borrowing by the Commissioners of the Town of Bridgeville a Sum Not to Exceed Two Million Six Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Dollars ($2,658,000.00) to Provide Interim Financing, in Anticipation of Receipt of Permanent Loan and Grant Proceeds, for Modifications and Improvements to the Town Wastewater Treatment Plant, including the Purchase of Equipment, and all Other Necessary and Related Matters Associated Therewith, and that the Borrowing be Secured by a General Obligation Bond Issue, Grant Application or Other Financial Obligation. The Referendum will be held on Wednesday the 12th Day of September, 2007 at the Town hall, 101 North Main Street, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Every citizen of the Town of Bridgeville who has attained the age of eighteen (18) shall have one vote and, in addition, every partnership, corporation or other entity owning real property, within the corporate limits of the Town of Bridgeville shall also have one vote and the said vote of a partnership, corporation or other entity may be cast either in person or by proxy.

COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE JOSEPH T. CONAWAY COMMISSION PRESIDENT 8/23/3tc

NOTICE Estate of William R. Clark, Sr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration WWA upon the estate of William R. Clark, Sr. who departed this life on the 1st day of August, A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Jay Samuel Clark, on the 21st day of August, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to

the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator, W.W.A. without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator, W.W.A. on or before the 1st day of April, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator, W.W.A.: Jay Samuel Clark 144 Semmel Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 Attorney: Cindy Szabo, Esq. Sergovic & Ellis, P.A. P.O. Box 875

Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 8/30/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Thomas C. Moore, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Thomas C. Moore who departed this life on the 30th day of July, A.D. 2007 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Lettie A. Perry, Dale A. Evans on the 15th day of August, A.D. 2007, 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 30th day of March, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: Lettie A. Perry 130 Village Dr., Seaford, DE 19973 Dale A. Evans 4348 Snowhill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804 David L. Wilson See LEGALS—page 37

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Police Guilty plea for Joseph Onick

On Aug. 21, 2007, Joseph Onick plead guilty in Sussex County Superior Court to attempted kidnapping first degree. Onick was sentenced to the minimum mandatory two years in jail and then five years probation. Conditions of his sentence is that he is to have no contact with any child under the age of 18, attend a mental health evaluation and undergo sexual disorder counseling. Once Onick has served his time in Delaware he will be extradited to Oregon to face rape charges, which he has already confessed to.

On May 2, 2007, members of the Laurel Police Department arrested Joseph Onick for the attempted kidnapping, of a middle school student, that occurred on April 24. On May 1, information was obtained linking Onick to the attempted abduction.

The information was turned over to the Laurel School Resource Officer and the Laurel Police Department. The information was immediately distributed to all officers in the area.

On May 2, an officer conducting Crossing Guard Duty on South Central Avenue observed the suspect vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and Onick was detained and interviewed about the incident on April 24.

Onick admitted that he had attempted to pick up the female victim while she was walking to school.

During the course of the investigation it was revealed that Onick was found to have an active warrant out of Portland, Ore. for two counts of rape. The victim in the Oregon case was 14-years-of-age.

Bank employee arrested

On Monday, Aug. 20, at approximately 8:40 p.m. state troopers responded to the Community Bank main office located at 16982 Kings Hwy. in Lewes to investigate a reported armed robbery.

Upon arrival, investigators contacted a woman who stated that she was employed by the bank and was robbed. The woman told police that, while using the ATM machine, she was approached by an unknown masked suspect who placed a gun to her back and forced her to open the bank.

Once inside the bank, the woman told poLEGALS - from Page 36 Register of Wills 8/30/3tc

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lice that she was forced to open the bank vault and “bag up” cash for the suspect.

The woman then stated the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction with the money.

During the investigation, detectives were able to determine that the woman’s account of the robbery was not credible and she was in financial trouble. Further investigation revealed that the woman and her boyfriend staged the robbery and burglarized the bank stealing an undisclosed amount of money.

It was also learned that the woman’s six-year-old daughter witnessed the incident while sitting in the woman’s car parked in front of the bank door. Police apprehended the boyfriend at his residence in Rehoboth Beach. No money was recovered there.

During the investigation, state police arrested Crystal Johnson, 23, of the 28000 block of Lakeview Rd., Millsboro, on the following charges - third degree burglary; theft; conspiracy; and endangering the welfare of a minor. Johnson was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) on $47,000 secured bail.

Troopers also arrested Johnson’s boyfriend, Anthony Marino, 31, of the 35000 block Wolfneck Rd., Rehoboth Beach on the following charges - third degree burglary, theft, conspiracy, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, wearing a disguise, possession of a firearm by a person prohibited and endangering the welfare of a minor. Marino was committed to SCI on $127,000 secured bail.

On Wednesday, Aug. 22, state police detectives from the Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit recovered the money that was taken during the alleged burglary. In a taped statement, Marino explained that he hid the money in a wooded area west of Milton near Sawmill Rd. Detectives were able to locate and recover the entire $75,000, which was turned over to bank officials.

Suspect wanted in robbery

On Sunday, Aug. 19, at approximately 6 p.m. state troopers responded to the BP gas station located at the 24000 block of

ceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 3rd day of March, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf.

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DOC DISPOSES OF CONFISCATED WEAPONS. The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) recently held an evidence burn to dispose of more than 300 weapons its Probation and Parole Officers had removed from the possession of convicted offenders over the past 18 months.The weapons, which included handguns, shotguns, crossbows, swords, knives and martial arts weaponry, were confiscated by probation and parole officers during home visits, apprehensions and administrative searches. There are approximately 260 probation and parole officers working for the DOC and they supervise nearly 17,000 probationers in the community. After being gathered from various DOC sites across the state, the cache of weapons was transported to Claymont Steel in Claymont, where they were incinerated.

John J. Williams Hwy. and Longneck Rd. to investigate a reported robbery.

Upon arrival, investigators learned that at about 6 p.m., a suspect described as a white female entered the store, approached the clerk, and stated she had a gun.

The suspect demanded one hundred dollars cash from the clerk however, no gun was displayed.

The clerk handed over $100 cash BLOOTHOOFD (five twenty dollar bills) and the suspect fled the scene in a white Ford van registered to Arizona Carpets located at the 4000 block of Hwy. One Rehoboth Beach.

At approximately 9:30 p.m. troopers located the van in the parking lot of Arizona Carpets however, the suspect was gone.

Detectives seized the van.

Delaware State Police are seeking assistance in finding the suspect, Michelle L. Bloothoofd. She is described as a white female, 5’9” tall, 157 lbs., blue eyes and brown hair.

Bloothoofd is 34-years-old and her last known address is the 35000 block of Magnolia Rd., Rehoboth Beach. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with blue jeans or sweat pants and may be armed with a gun.

State Police urge anyone with information to contact Troop 4 at 856-5850, 9-1-1, or Crimestoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

School bus crash investigation

The Delaware State Police is releasing the following information regarding a school bus crash that occurred earlier this week. The Delaware State Police Colli-

sion Reconstruction Unit (CRU) on Tuesday, Aug. 28, investigated a school bus crash that sent two adults and twelve children to area hospitals.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2001 International school bus operated by John W. Fisher, 58, of Felton was westbound on High Stump Road west of Cattail Branch Road, west of Harrington.

For an unknown reason the bus veered off the road and struck a ditch.

Fisher was flown to Christiana Hospital and his status is unknown at this time. It’s unknown if Fisher was wearing a seatbelt.

A second adult, Nancy E. White, 43, also of Felton, was a bus aide riding on the bus at the time of the crash. White was transported to Kent General Hospital, treated and released for minor injuries.

The bus, owned by Cashwells Enterprises, of Harrington, was occupied by approximately 20 students. The children, ranging in age six to 12 years old, were being transported to Lake Forest South Elementary School (Dorman Street Harrington) and W.T. Chipman Middle School (W. Center Street Harrington).

As a result of the crash, seven children were transported to Milford Memorial Hospital, treated and released for minor injuries. Five other children were transported to Kent General Hospital, treated and released for minor injuries. Alcohol is not suspected.

The investigation is ongoing. More information will be released when it becomes available.

Bomb threat at SCI

The Delaware Dept. of Corrections received a bomb threat on Tuesday. The facility was locked down while bomb-detecting dogs scoured the place.

The all clear was given at 11:45 a.m.

The call was made to the facility’s main phone line at 8:35 a.m.

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Education Seaford Church of Christ awards scholarships The Seaford Church of Christ awarded four scholarships on August 4 at their building on Sussex Highway in Seaford.

The scholarship fund was initiated by Eva Gant who set up the fund for students that needed financial help to attend college, had a love for the Lord and was practicing it in their lives. The recipients were Timothy Ernest of Reading, PA who received $4,000 to attend Ohio Valley College, Stephanie Johnson of Reading, PA who received $3,000 to attend Harding

University, Kathryn McGinty of Columbia, MD who received $1500 to attend Howard Community College and Benjamin McGinty of Columbia, MD who received $1500 to attend Howard Community College. All four recipients had outstanding credentials that qualified them to receive the scholarships. Application packets are available each year before March 1 by contacting the Seaford Church of Christ Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973.

The scholarship committee from left are Darin Lombard, Timothy Ernest, Benjamin McGinty, Kathryn McGinty, Grace Peterson and Theresa Stevens.

Seaford student attends scholar program This summer, Catherine Mackler, daughter of Dr. Bradley and Joyce Mackler, attended the National Youth Scholar Program held at the national 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Md. Catherine was nominated for the program by her teachers at Blades Elementary School as a special student who demonstrates exceptional maturity, scholastic merit and leadership ability.

The six-day program is designed to inspire outstanding third, fourth and fifth grade students to explore, invent, learn and think creatively. Over the course of the week, Catherine learned about the fundamentals of leadership including team building, character development, communication, problem solving and conflict resolution. She was also given her choice of

a specific discovery strand in which to focus. She chose Crime Solvers.

Together with a small group of other scholars, they solved the “Case of the Purloined Cloak” by studying the evidence available to them, including fingerprint, blood, DNA, and handwriting analysis. At the end of the week, the crime solving scholars presented their case in a mock trial where the parents were the jurors.

The first camp experience can be challenging for children and their parents. This was a great first experience for Catherine who made many new friends and acclimated well to dormitory life. This fall, Catherine will be a sixth grade student at Seaford Middle School where she will join her brother Andrew, a student in eighth grade.

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Points leaders gear up for last races of the season

By Bonnie Nibblett September is just days away and the end of the racing season is closing in.

Those fumes, sounds, fans, drivers and crews that we all crave are slowing down.

But don't worry; there are quite a few weekends left at the Delaware Motorsports Complex before the end of the season.

The tight 1⁄2 mile clay oval has had some of the best racing of all times this season. Each week has been just as good as, if not better than, the last. These guys have been putting on awesome shows every week.

This weekend, the Little Lincoln Vintage Stock Car Club will join the regular weekly divisions of Big Block Modifieds, Super Late Models, both crate classes of AC Delco TSS Mod & Street/TSS Late Models, and the mighty Modified Lites.

So far this year, the top five in points in each class at the oval is - BB Modifieds – H. J. Bunting III (91), Ricky Johnson (69), Norman Short, Jr. (8M), Matt Jester (62), Robert Dutton (888). Bunting has 3 wins, Jester has 2 and Dutton and Johnson and Tim Millman have 1 win each. Other winners include Jamie Mills with 5, and Howard O’Neal with his very first career wins with 3 so far.

The Late Model action has the 2006 contender back in the lead with Donald Lingo, Jr. (55L) going for title # 2. Second is Rick Whaley (4), Kerry King (K&B), David Hill (75), and Bob Geiger (38).

Lingo has racked up 5 wins, Whaley has visited victory lane 3 times, and in addition, Kenny Pettyjohn, Austin Hubbard, and Dale Lingo IV all have 1 win each.

The AC Delco TSS (Technician Service Specialist) Modified has the top runner Brad Trice (33) in the lead, Joseph Tracy (37J), Chad Clark (H2O), Mike White (21M), and Rodney Cordrey (20) round out the top 5. Tracy leads with 3 wins but Tim Trimble also has 3 wins.

Trice, Clark, & John Curtis, 2 wins, and Cordrey, has 1; other single wins go to Brandon Perdue, Justin Griffith, and Jeff Brown.

The Street Mod/TSS Late Model points

leader is last year's TSS Modified Champion of Jack Mullins, Jr. (1), Kelly Putz (59), Mike Wilson (12), Herb Tunis (5M), and Justin Breeding (27) included in the top 5. Mullins has 6 wins, Joe Warren, 5, Putz, Eric Vent have 2, and Ross Robinson have 1.

The two GM crate classes had to undergo some severe teching in the last couple of months to make sure these guys are keeping at bay to keep it a level playing field. One week, the top 5 cars had the shocks teched and only 1 was legal, Kelly Putz. Another week, one motor was confiscated, and a stiff fine of $5,000 must be paid before that team can race the crate late model class again. These consequences are clearly stated in the track rules handbooks.

Many drivers were glad to be checked because they say there are some that are trying to cheat. There have always been teams trying to find that gray area and test it to the limits in all racing - just look at NASCAR. Maybe it’s the competitiveness in them?

The Modified Lite has Steve White (76) leading with 11 wins. Rookie Curt Miles, Jr. (21JR & son of 21) trails in 2nd, Brandon Dennis (10), Kirt Miles (21 father of 21JR), and Aaron Bada in 5th.

Dennis has scored 2 wins along with Tim White and Rick Wheatley picked up his first career win.

The Little Lincoln Vintage Stock Car Club top 5 in points is Bill Brittingham (4), Jamie Wagner (3), Pat O’Neal (00), Mel Joseph, Jr. (30). Fifth goes to two drivers driving the same car on alternate nights of John Stevenson and Jeff Wheatley (14A).

Brittingham has collected 3 wins (Elvis) O’Neal with 2 and Wagner adds 1 to his stats. The Little Lincoln club has had another date added to the speedways schedule of Sept. 15. That class always puts on a great race. Visit the club's website at www.littlelincolns.com for updates, photos, and more.

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events held that hold. The winners are Scott Calhoun and Dylan Betts.

It’s getting down to the nitty-gritty each week. Who will be on top at the end of the year? Better keep an eye open for some exciting racing to continue every Saturday night at Delmar. The URC Sprints were just here last week and at this writing Curt Michael (99), Ed Aikin (19A), Kramer Williamson (73), Michael Carber (19H), and Chris Coyle (83) are the top 5 so far. Michael leads in the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Series at the track too.

Here are a few DIS track fun notes: • Steve White won his 200th win this month.

• Richard Jarvis, Jr. will be running the # 11 Steve Nutall Mid-Coastal Siding super late model.

• Howard O’Neal won his first career win in BB, but continued to win 3 total.

• Justin Griffith and Jeff Brown claimed their first career wins in the TSS Mod. • Mark Williams is one of the last Street Modified cars racing with the crates.

• Roughly 28 Mod Lite drivers have moved into the two crate divisions.

• 15-year-old Austin Hubbard picked up his first super late model win at DIS.

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The U. S. 13 Dragway just flipped back to Sunday’s racing as of last week.

This weekend will be the final points race for dragsters to get it done. There were some rainouts this year and the final points date could be changed.

This Sunday will be Outlaw 10.5 & Drag Radial + Summit ET Racing & 3rd High School Race. Gates open at 10 a.m., time trials begin 11 a.m. There are still some great events left before the season ends.

Check the track's website at www.delawareracing.com or call the office at 875-1911 for any questions or the tracks hot line at 846-3968 for upcoming events or details.

The U.S. 13 Kart Club Track will race this Friday night, gates open at 5 p.m., registration is from 5 -7 p.m. Check the web at www.dekarting.net or the track phone at 846-2646 to catch who is leading in points.

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Brogans and farm jeans: our back to school fashions If you happened to be in the mall in Salisbury on Sunday afterONY INDSOR noon you may have seen an older, somewhat befuddled looking guy I would have gone to sitting in the causeway; that would school naked or wearing have been me. The mall was packed. Kids and their parents one of Mom’s dresses were pillaging through the stores before Dad would have like flies on a deer carcass.

I sat watching the young people paid $40 for a shirt or $70 as they converged on Hollister’s, for a pair of pants.

Pac Sun, Wet Seal and Journey’s, getting their bodies equipped for find the clothes they were determined to the first day of school. As I watched the get, my only input came when I told Mom, people mill through the mall, I could not “I think my toe is touching the tip of the have felt any older or more out of tune shoe.” than at that moment.

No, there was little to no democracy The parents were young folk and their taking place when we went school shopchildren were babies. At 50 I feel so old. I tried to remember back to school shopping ping. Today it is important to have Hollister’s, South Pole and other brand logos on when I was getting ready for the first day shirts and pants for them to be desired by of a new educational year. the young’uns.

There was no fervor and major buzz When I was school shopping, the only about it at all. Mom would choose a day criteria was based on the price of the that was to be school shopping day. clothes. Mom had whatever amount of I remember milling through such name money Dad gave her and that was it. brand giants as Silco, W.T Grants, and the Of course there were few choices availSears & Roebuck catalogue. able when we were scouring the store Unlike these kids who seemed to be shelves. Mom would grab a pair of farm dragging their parents through the mall to jeans and tell me to go into the room and

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She would then have me stand outside the dressing room while she pulled and tugged on the backside of the pants to determine if they were too tight. That was the entire back to school shopping process.

Shoes were easy, too. It was either a pair of high-top black Converse tennis shoes or a pair of tan-colored low-top work shoes, which we affectionately called “brogans.”

Again, Mom would push her finger down on the toe of the shoe and depending on where my toe was located, the shoes were as good as bought.

My brother and I usually wound up with two pairs of pants, a couple of shirts and a pair of shoes for the first day of school. It was a known fact that we would only get enough clothing to get us through Christmas, when we would get another couple of outfits.

I wore holes in the soles of my shoes and would have pieces of cardboard in the bottom of the shoe to keep my foot dry.

Because I tended to scuff when I walked, the sole of the work shoe would start to peel off from the front of the shoes.

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was talking. I remember one time I tied a piece of string around the top of my shoe to keep the sole from flapping. It was not that my parents did not care; it was that they could only get us new stuff when they had the money.

So, we had to make do until they had the spare cash. I think one time I actually wore a pair of my father’s shoes and shoved toilet paper in the toes of the shoe to keep them from slipping off.

I don’t recall that there was as much pressure on kids when I was going to school regarding the clothes we wore. Today it is criminal how kids treat each other because they may not be able to afford brand name clothes.

But, I can promise you that I would have gone to school naked or wearing one of Mom’s dresses before Dad would have paid $40 for a shirt or $70 for a pair of pants.

Believe me, unlike today’s back to school climate, my parents had no problem saying “no,” void of a reason.

I fully support school uniforms, for the financial sake of parents and for the selfesteem of children. Of course, I am now officially and old geezer and as such, I have the right to think this way.

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Laurel Star Sports Senior leadership is a key for 2007 Delmar football team

By Mike McClure

Laurel’s Cody Bristow soars in to block a kick during his team’s game against Parkside last year. Bristow will look to bring a spark to the Bulldogs on both sides of the ball. Photo by Mike McClure

Experienced Laurel Bulldog football team has depth in ‘07

By Pat Murphy Ed Manlove is in his sixth year as the Laurel football coach. He started two days before the season began in 2002.

Never before has he had 70 players out for practice, many with considerable experience. Among this group are 13 seniors including quarterback Lance Kelley and new center Anthony Zarello. Junior Gaven Parker has moved to guard from the center position.

“The whole offensive line is back and they have grown a lot physically. They were playing pretty good at the end of the year,” said Manlove.

With all of this Manlove is still cautiously optimistic, a trait he exercises every year. “The South has a lot of good teams. Obviously Delmar and Woodbridge always play us tough and Milford is tough,” said Manlove.

This year the Bulldogs will face two new opponents: Hodgson in the home opener on September 7 and Division I Delcastle away in the second game of the season in a Saturday 1 p.m. game.

The Bulldog offense, with the exception of Kelley, is relatively new but Manlove believes they will more than make up for the loss of Antwon Trimball, Taylor Jones, and Ben Lloyd due to graduation. They are Blake Hare, Jamar Archer, and Tyler West.

The ends look to be led by Cody Bristow, Josh Kosiorowski, Dave Albert, Esmond Ennis, and Rashawn Felder. Brian

Last year’s Delmar varsity football team went 10-0 during the regular season and 11-1 overall, winning the Henlopen South championship behind the leadership of its seniors and through the play of its juniors, this year’s seniors.

Gone from a year ago are graduates Alan Preston (QB), Darren Collins (T/DT), Jenson Dennard (RB/DB), Donald Poole (E/DE), Marquis Leatherbury (RB/DB), and Jordan Johnson (G/LB).

“They (last year’s seniors) did a really, really nice job,” said Wildcat head coach David Hearn, who has coached 17 years at Delmar and 27 years overall. That group played for the Wildcats as freshmen in their first rebuilding year after winning back-to-back-to-back championships.

This year’s JV and varsity teams featured 75 players in grades 8-12 out for the team, with middle school football practices starting last Friday. Once again the seniors will be looked to for leadership for the varsity squad.

“They’re veterans of a good season (82) and a great season (10-0) and they’ve been to the playoffs. I think it (last year’s playoff experience) makes them hungrier to get back,” Hearn said. “They’ve worked very hard and I’m hoping they get the same kind of reward that last year’s team did.”

The Wildcats’ returning players include seniors Taylor Ballard (RB/LB), Matt Campbell (QB/LB), Billy Cropper (T/DT), Kerry King (E/DB), Jeremy Layton (RB/LB), Justin Thomas (RB/LB), Craig Thompson (G/DE) and juniors David Bradshaw (E/DE), Tevin Jackson (RB/DB), and Seth Benson (P/K).

“It’s not a heavily senior laden group.

With most smaller schools you have to reach down and find some ninth and tenth graders that can play (at the varsity lev-

Senior Justin Thomas, shown during a game last season, will be looked to for leadership this season as the Wildcats look to compete for a second straight Henlopen South title. Photo by Mike McClure

el),” said Hearn.

Last year a number of young players gained valuable experience on the varsity level. Bradshaw became an all-conference defensive end as a sophomore while Jackson split time with senior Marquis Leatherbury as the starting running back and was an all-conference defensive back after replacing Dennard who went down with an injury in the third game of the season last year.

This season’s newcomers include seniors Joe Pete (E/LB) and Tyrone Greene

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Laurel quarterback Lance Kelley looks to pass downfield during a game last season. The senior will once again lead the Bulldog offense this season. Photo

by Mike McClure

Ogundare will see some time as a running back as will Jerry Hearn.

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Phillips allows one run in 13 innings, wins seventh game Laurel High graduate Shawn Phillips pitched a complete game shutout to move to 7-4 last Tuesday in Frontier League play. Phillips allowed one hit and no runs while walking one and striking out six in seven innings in the second game of a twin bill.

Shawn allowed one run and seven hits and walked one while striking out seven in the Windy City ThunderBolts’ 2-1 win over Kalamazoo on Sunday. Phillips, who did not get a decision in Sunday’s contest, has a 2.66 ERA in 17 games started. He has 88 strikeouts and 10 walks in 108.1 innings and is ranked third in the league in ERA and strikeouts (as of Monday, Aug. 27).

PLAY DAY- Laurel’s Kelsy Gordy, right, pursues the ball during her team’s game against Mount Pleasant last Saturday at the Seaford Play Day. See Laurel and Delmar field hockey previews on page 43. Photo by Gene Bleile

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Members of the Delaware Stingers are shown (l to r): front row- Jill Guerrazzi, Megan West, Cassandra Short, Chelsea Collison, and Sara Adams; back row- Heather Solomon, Lindsay Danz, Ellen Rowe, Joanna Chelariu, Lizzie Perciful, and Caitlin Stone. Not pictured are Jara Pugh, Becca McMillin, Lauren Joseph, Paige Jalot, Taylor Hatfield, Caroline Thompson, Kayla Krause, and Emily Passwaters.

Chris Rementer warms up at the putting green prior to the SGCC Championship last Saturday. Photo by Gene Bleile

Seaford Golf and Country Club men’s championship results The Seaford Golf and Country Club’s men’s championship took place August 25-26.

The results from the club championship follow: Woods flight- individual- 1. Bill Mitchell, 150 (won playoff), 2. Mike Sturgeon, 150, 3. T.L. Wright, 152 (won match of cards), 4. Matt Tull, 152 Jones flight- individual- 1. Rick Peterson, 153, 2. Bill Harper, 164, 3. Daniel DeFelice, 166 Nicklaus flight- individual- 1. Don Short, 164, 2. Matt Davis, 165, 3. Corey Ewing, 168 Palmer flight- individual- 1. Tony Jewell, 165, 2. Matt Phillips, 175, 3. Walt Hoevenaars, 179 Snead flight- individual- 1. Chris Benjamin, 181, 2. Phillip Lowe, 181, 3. Randy Lee, 181 Nelson flight- individual- 1. Alan O’Neal, 181, 2. Sean Steward, 187 Hagen flight- individual- 1. Calvin Ellis, 200, 2. Gary Morris, 208 Woods flight- better ball of partners- 1. T.L. Wright and Andrew Seller, 71 Jones flight- better ball of partners- 1. Bill Harper and Chris Rementer, 73 Nicklaus flight- 1. Don Short and Scott Lee, 73 Palmer flight- better ball of partners- 1. Matt Phillips and Irvin Handy, 77 Snead flight- better ball of partners- 1. Chris Benjamin and Randy Lee, 78 Nelson flight- better ball of partners- 1. Sean Steward and Jim Samans, 84 Hagen flight- better ball of partners- 1. Gary Morris and Wesley Brannock, 95 Day 1 closest to the pin- hole 3- Russ Moore, 30”; hole 8- Matt Phillips, 24”; hole 12- Matt Phillips, 20’4”; hole 18- Ford Verdery, 9’4” Day 2- closest to the pin- hole 3- Don Short, 4’9”; hole 8- T.L. Wright, 4’1”; hole 11- Matt Phillips, 10’11”; hole 18- Mike Sturgeon, 37’4” Putting contest- hole 3- Danny DeFelice, 15; hole 8- Paul Coffin, 15 Long drive contest- Ladies- Denise Dickerson, 204 yards; Juniors- Matt Lank, 277 yards; 18-30- Matt Higgins, 259 yards; 31-40- Matt Tull, 286 yards; 41-50- Tommy Lee, 270 yards; 51-60- Gary Holloway, 255 yards; Seniors- Irv Handy, 212 yards Chipping contest- 1. Ron Allen, Corey Ewing, Taylor Ewing, 6; 4. Mike McPhail, 5; 5. Randy Lee, 4; 6. Keith Dickerson, Jason Cook, 3

Delaware Stingers celebrates league championship The Delaware Stingers field hockey team recently celebrated becoming league champions in their summer season in the Dover Parks League. The Stingers had an end of the season bash at coach Lloydlee Heite’s house.

The Delaware Stingers high school team finished first in their summer season with a perfect 8-0 record. Averaging more than four goals per game with a total of 34 goals, the Stingers worked hard all summer and played like champions.

Future plans for the Delaware Stingers include the National Field Hockey Festival, held in Palms Springs, California during Thanksgiving. The Stingers will also be getting ready for their indoor season this fall by hosting tryouts for their U14, U16, and U19 indoor teams. Tryouts will be held September 9 and 16. Call 302-337-8545 to schedule a time for your tryout.

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Delmar field hockey team looks to defend Henlopen South title

By Mike McClure

Laurel senior Kelsey Gordy, right, goes after the ball during a home contest against Cape Henlopen last season. Gordy and fellow senior Chelsea Espenlaub are the team’s captains. The Bulldog varsity field hockey team features a large number of sophomores. Photo by Mike McClure

Young Laurel High field hockey team takes aim at a state tournament berth

By Mike McClure The Laurel varsity field hockey team features an experienced defense, but a young front line. While the team has six returning juniors and seniors, it also has a very large group of sophomores playing varsity hockey.

Head coach Margo Morris has been at the helm for the past 12 years. She was pleased with her team’s ability to play with some solid teams at Seaford’s play day last weekend, but would like to seeher squad put the ball in the net more often. The Bulldogs have lost a number of top scorers to graduation over the last few years.

Laurel had three ties and three losses (including a pair of last second defeats) in last Saturday’s play day games. The team faced some tough competition from teams such as St. Marks, AI duPont, Caesar Rodney, Queen Anne, and Dover.

“I’m really happy that my kids held their own against solid teams,” Morris said.

Gone from last year’s team (2-9-2, 212-2) are graduates Kate Downes, Kristina Ward, Samantha Oliphant, and Kelly Gordy.

The returning players include seniors

Kelsy Gordy (back), Chelsea Espenlaub (back), Kristin Phillips (forward); juniors Kirsti Knight (forward) and Twila McCrea (midfield); sophomores Alexis Oliphant (midfield), Kelsey Oliphant (midfield), and Jenna Cahall (midfield).

Gordy and Espenlaub will serve as captains for the ‘07 Bulldogs. The team returns two midfielders and three fullbacks but has a number of young players on the front line.

Laurel also has a large number of sophomores with varsity experience including Cahall, Mariah Dickerson (midfield), and Kelsey and Alexis Oliphant.

“This is a very strong sophomore class. It’s one of the largest and most athletic classes I’ve ever had,” said Morris.

“I’m looking for them to step up and play the type of hockey I think they’re capable of playing.”

The team’s newcomers include sophomores Sierra Spicer (forward/back) and Taylor Oliphant (goalie). Oliphant was the JV goalie last year, while Spicer is out for the team for the first time.

According to Morris, her team’s strengths include their athletic ability, coachable, and competitiveness. Youth is a concern as is the lack of interest in playing field hockey outside of school ball,

Delmar varsity field hockey head coach Linda Budd, who has coached for the past 16 years, is enthusiastic about the coming season. The Wildcats lost two players to graduation from last year’s team which went 11-2 in conference play and 14-2 overall, winning the Henlopen South for the second year in a row. ”I’m very excited with this group.

They’ve come out with such good attitudes,” said Budd. “I think they’re real focused on their goals, knowing that you have to take one day at a time, one game at a time.”

The key loss from a year ago is Caitlyn Twilley (second team all-conference, defense). The returning players include seniors Alison Bloodsworth (attack), Hali Ramey (attack), Katie McMahon (attack), Maribeth Beach (defense), Megan Wilkinson (defense), Haley Keenan (midfield), Brooke Hearn (defense), and Emily Lietzan (attack). Seven of the eight seniors will start for the Wildcats.

“I know they want to have the best possible season as their last year,” Budd said.

Also back are juniors Lindsay Lloyd (midfield) and Shannon Wilson (goalie) and sophomore Mallory Elliott (attack).

Elliott competed in the Junior Olympics in Tennessee while Wilkinson and Bloodsworth also traveled to play hockey this summer.

Budd believes Wilson, who was in goal for the first time last year, will go down as one of the best goalies she’s ever coached.

The team’s newcomers include junior Chloe Hurley (defense) and sophomores Alyssa Martin (midfield) and Amanda Campbell (attack). Lauren Massey, who was injured playing softball, is also expected to contribute this season.

Budd sees senior leadership, team unity, good work ethics, great attitudes, good speed on the line and midfield, and good stick control as her team’s strengths.

She believes Cape Henlopen, Caesar Rodney, and Sussex Tech will be among the Henlopen Conference’s elite teams something other teams’ players do.

Morris expects Delmar, Cape, and CR to be among the conference’s elite. She would like to see her team earn a state tournament berth.

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Delmar senior Haley Ramey controls the ball duyring a game last season. Ramey is one of eight Wildcat seniors this year.

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this year, but she doesn’t look past any opponent.

“I don’t take any team for granted,” said Budd. “In this game on any given day you can lose. It’s important for them to know whether you’re playing a weaker opponent or a stronger opponent, they’re going to bring their ‘A’ game.”

The Wildcats have a pair of scrimmages this week (at Washington Tuesday and play day at Pocomoke Saturday) before opening the season against Bayside Conference powerhouse Pocomoke. The team opens conference play against Cape Henlopen and also faces Laurel and Sussex Tech early in the season.

“That’s going to show you right from the get go ‘are you where you need to be’,” Budd said.

Delmar will gain additional experience against upstate foes with the addition of Brandywine to its schedule in hopes of competing for the state title as well as a third division championship.

“It’s always a challenge but if you’re in coaching, you like a challenge. I’m just hoping the kids are welcoming the challenge to knock off a few teams,” Morris said.

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Delmar Sports Scene

By Tommy Young I don’t like people who make promises and then do not keep them, but after last week, I guess I will have to join this group as I promised to get the names of all the coaches that will be working with the Wildcats’ fall teams, including the volunteers and have them in this week’s column, and it did not happen. I have a good excuse; I spent most of the week in doctors; offices or picking up prescriptions at my newfound second home, Happy Harry’s. It seems those Golden Years started out really good, but as the years go by, the trips to visit the doctors are more frequent, and it’s not one doctor anymore. It’s several because most of them specialize anymore. However, it wasn’t all bad because my wife, both my daughters, Susan and Margot, and their husbands took me out to dinner to celebrate my birthday last Friday night which took some of the sting out of a bad week.

Enough about me, let us get to what little news there is from the Wildcat sector, and there is not much of that because we are still in the scrimmage phase of the coming fall season. All four varsity teams were in action, but all of the games were away except the soccer team who saw action against Mardela at home last Thursday, which I missed not because of a doctor’s appointment, but a previous engagement.

The only scrimmage I did see was down at Parkside High School, a place where I said I would never go again because where it is located and the difficulty parking and then getting to the field. However, I had been out to school and watched parts of a couple of practices and wanted to see them in action against another team, so I went down in spite of the heat hopeful that the parking had improved. It had not as I had to park about a quarter of a mile from the field, and when I got to the final fence that surrounds the playing field, I gave up and watched the action through the fence. The view was not that bad, but standing in the heat was, so my viewing time was a little over a half an hour. I saw Delmar score three touchdowns to Parkside’s one, and my bottle of water ran out, so I struggled back to my car

Delmarva Christian volleyball 9/11 9/14 9/21 9/25 9/27 9/29 10/2 10/6 10/9 10/10 10/12 10/16 10/20 10/22 10/24 10/27

at Indian River 5:00 at Nandua 5:30 home vs. Aquinas Acad. 5:30 home vs. Archmere 5:30 at St. Andrews 4:00 home vs. Red Lion 1:00 at Salisbury Christian 5:30 at Wilmington Christian 12:00 at Campus Comm.

4:00 at Smyrna 5:00 at Sussex Central 5:00 home vs. Lake Forest 5:00 at St. Thomas More 12:00 home vs. Delaware Mil. 5:30 home vs. Sussex Central 5:00 home vs. Polytech 12:00

and talked to Coach Hearn about the scrimmage at home that evening.

He was pleased with the team’s performance being it was their first real action of the season, and the boys came out of the game with no serious injuries.

I am sorry that I did not get to see any of the other scrimmages. Before the season opens, maybe I can make it to one of those.

ASSISTS AND ERRORS- In case you have not been into the Railroad Cafe lately, Linda has made a lot of changes, like putting a new floor and ceiling and painting the interior, but the thing that is most notable is the mural painted on the south wall. It was done by a group of Delmar High students headed by Jensen Dennard and Brooke Boothe. It is a thing of beauty, and these students should be complimented on the job they did.

When Coach Hearn speaks to his players, he gets their full attention, and I guess they were wondering what was going to happen Saturday after the scrimmage when he let them all get on the bus to come home and heard all the grumbling and griping about the heat and a few other things. So, when he had heard enough, he made them all get off the bus, and he began his little speech.

First, he complimented them on their play, and then he began what he really got them together about, their heat problem. It began something like this. About 8,000 miles from here there are three boys from Delmar who used to wear the orange and blue, but are now wearing heavy camouflaged uniforms in 128 degree heat and cannot take those uniforms off while they are in action because they are not playing with footballs. Now, you boys got to take water breaks, and when you get back to school, you will be able to take nice, cool showers. Those boys over there, because of the water shortage can not shower regularly. And the little water they get to drink doesn’t taste like our water. Just think about that the next time you feel the discomfort you may be going through in order to play this game.

Needless to say, it was a quiet bus ride home.

Delmarva Christian soccer 9/11 9/18 9/20 9/22 9/25 9/29 10/2 10/4 10/6 10/9 10/12 10/16 10/20 10/24 10/26 10/27 11/2

home vs. Campus 4:00 at Gunston Day 4:00 home vs. Salisbury School 4 at Archmere Academy 1:00 home vs. Worcester Prep 4:00 home vs. Red Lion 11:00 at Salisbury Christian 4:00 at Salisbury School 4:00 at Wilmington Christian 2:00 at Campus Comm.

4:00 at Worcester Prep 3:45 home vs. Gunston Day 4:00 at St. Thomas More 11:00 ESIAC semifinals TBD ESIAC finals TBD home vs. Polytech 11:00 at Delaware Military 4:00

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Laurel’s Twyla McCrea, right, defends as a Mount Pleasant player looks to get past her last weekend in Seaford. Photo by Gene Bleile

Above, the Bulldog defense looks to keep Mount Pleasant off the board during a Seaford Play Day game last Saturday. Below, Laurel’s Kristin Phillips is shown during one of her team’s play day games. Photos by Gene Bleile

Delmarva Christian field hockey 9/6 9/10 9/11 9/14 9/18 9/20 9/25 9/27 9/29 10/4 10/5 10/9 10/16 10/18 10/20 10/22 10/24 10/26 10/29

home vs. St. Thomas More 5 at Holly Grove 4:00 at Campus Community 4:00 home vs. Calverton School 4 at Gunston Day School 4:00 at Worcester Prep 3:45 home vs. Worcester Prep 4:00 home vs. Holly Grove 4:00 home vs. Red Lion 11:00 home vs. St. Peter & Paul 4 at Wilmington Christian 6:30 home vs. Campus Comm. 4 home vs. Gunston Day 4:00 at Archmere Academy 4:00 at St.. Thomas More 11:00 ESIAC play-in game TBD ESIAC semifinals TBD ESIAC finals TBD home vs. St. Thomas More 5

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Laurel football continued The quarterback is expected to be Kelly. Chris Cutsail and Brandon Hearne are capable backups.

Last year Kelley completed 25 passes including three touchdowns in 71 attempts. Albert caught three touchdown passes on four catches for an average of 34 yards per catch. He figures to do even more this year. Kosiorowski also caught a touchdown pass, one of his six receptions.

Laurel’s rushing attack will be very new however and they will get their experience all at once.

One of Laurel’s most talented athletes is senior Cody Bristow who can play on either side of the ball. Last year Bristow had 72 tackles and 35 assists. His enthusiasm however will have to be contained as it led to a few penalties last year.

Linebacker Tyler West is another aggressive, hard nosed player. He had 28 tackles and 22 assists as a sophomore in 2006. Josh Kosiorowski also had 64 total tackles, so the Bulldog defense looks strong in ‘07.

The Bulldogs have been fortunate in having great kicking for many years and Laurel’s Kyle Brown has continued that tradition. Last year Brown had 14 extra points on 15 attempts. His only miss was on a blocked kick. He also added two field goals. For his two and a half years as the Bulldog kicker he has missed only one extra point going 44-for-50 (five blocked kicks). His field goal in the waning minutes of the Indian River game won it for the Bulldogs in 2005 after he was called up as a freshman.

Other players that should figure big in the Bulldogs’ 2007 plans include Esmond Ennis, Calvin Wilson, Brooks Hearne, Alex Hawes, Tyrell Whitney, Tony Rubino, and Billy Yossick.

In order for the Bulldogs to compete for the South they must find a way to beat

Laurel junior Tyler West had 28 tackles and 22 assists last season for the Bulldogs. The linebacker is one of several returning defensive players. Photo by Mike McClure

old nemesis Delmar as well as other Henlopen South opponents Woodbridge and Indian River, who they lost to last year. In these games the Bulldogs were outscored, 63-21.

In 2006, Manlove felt that the team’s biggest liability was depth but this year, with 70 players, it is one of the team’s strengths. Manlove also feels that the special teams will be much improved this year. “Glen Phillips (coach) has made a huge difference in this. Two years ago we were atrocious,” said Manlove.

If the Bulldogs improve on their 3-3 conference record this year the South could be theirs. Depth and attitude are things that Manlove believes will get them there.

In his five years as Laurel’s head coach, Manlove’s record is 34-19 with three trips to the playoffs.

Delmar’s Tevin Jackson, left, and David Bradshaw each gained valuable experience as sophomores last season and will be looked to for leadership along with the team’s seniors. Photos by Mike McClure

Delmar football continued (RB/DT); juniors Kevin Forse (QB/DB), Cody Thompson (G/DT), Bobby Disharoon (C/DT); and sophomores Scott Kunkowski (T/DT), Spencer Fothergill (T/DE), Cameron Mattox (RB/LB), and Josh Flores (E/DB).

Delmar’s Kerry King looks to the sideline during a game last season. The Wildcats went 10-0 during regular season play in ‘06. Photo by Mike McClure

Hearn has been pleased with his players’ attitudes and the team’s overall speed while a lack of size and inexperience and depth in many spots are concerns entering the season.

Milford joins the Henlopen South this year with Smyrna moving to the Henlopen North.

Hearn expects Milford to “be a handful” and expects Seaford to improve with Laurel and Indian River continuing to battle with Delmar for the division championship.

“I see us (Henlopen South) being real balanced. I think we’ll all be even and there should be some good games,” Hearn said.

Delmar also faces some stiff competition in non-conference play, starting with the season opener at Cape May (NJ), which went 7-3 last year . The Wildcats also host Cape Henlopen and St. Elizabeth before visiting Archmere.

Delmar opens conference play at Indian River with the annual contest against neighboring foe Laurel moved to the next to last game of the season. “I’m a big believer in winning your first game,” said Hearn.

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Woodbridge football team returns core of young players Returning players- Seniors Danny Cabrera (RB/LB), Doug Washington (OT/LB), Kevin Moss (OG/DE), Reuss Idler (TE/DT); juniors Jorge Young (FB/LB) and Doug Coppock (RB/DB); sophomores Josh Quinones (RB/DB) and Austin Perry (QB/DB) Key newcomers- seniors David Lewis (TE/DE) and Josh Lewis (WR/LB); juniors R.C. Jefferson (OT/DT), Jeremy Messick (OC/DT), Kyle Avery (RB/LB), Dustin Lones (OT/DT), Levi Jacobson-Haga (WR/DB); sophomores T.J. Jefferson (OG/LB), Morgan Weaver (TE/LB), Greg Seay (WR/DB), Dashawn Collins (RB/DB); freshmen Trez Kane (FB/LB) and Justin Benson (OT/DT) Key losses- Jordan Wescott (first team all-state and all-conference), Kegan Miller (first team all-conference), Mike Mullett (first team all-conference), Tyler Smack (second team all-conference), and Vondell Foreman (second team all-conference)

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Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski reaches out to make a grab during his team’s game at Delmar last season. The two teams will meet in Laurel this year with the contest moved back to the next to last game of the season. Laurel faces Seaford and Delmar meets Woodbridge in the final week. Photo by Mike McClure

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Star Sports Calendar

SGCC head pro Matt Keller, left, and Arsie Burton present Renee Morris, center, with her prizes as the first Ladies 9-Hole Association Club champion.

SDR signups taking place- Signups are going on now for the following Seaford Department of Recreation programs: Youth Tackle Football- ages 7-13, the cost is $30 and includes a physical; NFL Youth Flag Football- ages 6-14, the cost is $20; Youth Cheerleading- ages 7-14, the Cost is $40 and cheerleaders keep their uniforms; Youth Field Hockey- ages 8-12, the cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt. Call 629-6809 for more information or come by the office to sign up.

Sussex County Sports Foundation to host Fall baseball, softball- The Sussex County Sports Foundation will be hosting Fall Ball for baseball and softball teams.

Teams will alternate play every other Sunday at the Laurel Little League complex.

Teams ages will be 9U-18U. Registration is $40.00 per player on each roster. Registration includes a Fall ball shirt. Registrants can register as a team or as an individual and individuals will be placed on a team according to age.

Play will start on September 9 and continue thru November 4. There will be two games per Sunday. For more information call 302-644-7777 or visit www.scsportsfoundation.com. Registrants will be taken on a first come basis.

Sussex County Sports Foundation to host baseball, softball tourneys- The Sussex County Sports Foundation will be hosting a baseball and softball tournament on Labor Day weekend. The tournament will be held Sept. 1-2 with 10U-18U softball teams and 9U-10U baseball teams. All teams are invited. Also, don’t forget to register for Fall Ball which is held on Sundays. Visit the website for more information at www.sussexcountysportsfoundation.com or call 302-644-7777. The tournaments are held in Laurel.

Fensick represents Harley-Davidson of Seaford in Tennessee Harley-Davidson of Seaford drag racer Ronnie Fensick went to Bristol, Tenn., on Aug. 10-12 for the AHDRA Thunder in the Valley Nationals.

In the V-Rod Destroyer class, Fensick qualified ninth out of 21 bikes and won his first two rounds. In the quarterfinals he lost to Doug Horne by .012 seconds. Horne went on to win the event. Fensick still holds on to third place in national points behind L E Tonglet and Horne.

In the Super Gas class Ronnie qualified first out of 28 bikes with a 9.700 pass in the 9.700 index class. In the first round he was upset when he left early, giving the win to the other racer. Fensick is currently 10th in national points in the Super Gas class.

Bob Malloy was unable to attend the Bristol race with the top fuel bike and is currently 12th in national points. The team’s next race is Sept. 21-23 in Richmond, Virginia.

Seaford Bowling Lanes results to return next week The Seaford Bowling Lanes results will return in next week’s paper. There was just one summer league result and most Fall leagues start after Labor Day.

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Margaret Alicea, left, and Maureen Keller finished first and second respectively in the 50 and under age group. Not pictured is Tammy Kearney, who finished third.

Charlotte Samans, left, and Rene Arnett placed first and second respectively in the 51-65 age group. Not pictured is third place finisher Dolores Slatcher.

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

Finishing first, second and third respectively in the 66 and over age group were Marian Kesler, Nancy Harper and Valerie Jefferson.

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Members of the Sussex Tech field hockey team work on their stick work during a recent practice. The ‘07 Ravens have five returning seniors and four returning juniors.

Head Coach Nancy Tribbitt is looking for her new players to fill the holes left by last year’s seniors. Photo by Mike McClure

Raven field hockey looks rebuild defense, work as a team Head coach- Nancy Tribbitt Years coaching- 17 total, 15 at Sussex Tech Last season- 11-6 overall, 9-4 in conference Returning players- seniors Lindsay Danz (F), Ellen Rowe (F), Joanna Chelariu (B), Lauren Peabody (Link); Jara Pugh (Link); Julie Willette (Link); juniors Sara Adams (F), Lauren Joseph (F), Rebecca McMillan (F/Link), Caroline Thompson (B) Newcomers- juniors Casey Mullen (F/Link), Keena Rollins (F), Rachel Springer (F); sophomores Abby Adkins (F), Courtenay Rickards (Link), Caitlin Stone (G); freshman Maxine Fluharty (F) Team strengths- speed Concerns- key losses on defense and offense Key losses- Brittany Joseph, Tiamia Black, Katie Nennstiehl, Hope Cornell Outlook for season- rebuilding defense, goal of teamwork with new additions

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302-629-9788 SUSSEX TECH RAVENS- Shown (from top) are scenes from recent Sussex Tech varsity Fall sports practices: The Raven offense goes in motion during a football practice; Sussex Tech head coach Carlos Villa watches his team during a soccer drill; Cross Country Head Coach Lou Nicoletti talks to the girls team following a run; and the Sussex Tech football team works on blocking. Photos by Mike McClure

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• 08/08/07, Thomas and Shirley Messick, N/Rt. No. 18, 1000', w/Rt. No. 594, Nanticoke Hundred, Master Bedroom/Sunroom/Deck, $19,265 • Timothy Ramey Construction, E/Rd. No. 62, S/Rd. No. 472, Lot No. 3, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $64,820 • R and B Investments, Ross Meadows, Lot No. 2, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $71,576 • Max B. and Donna M. Yoder, N/Rt. No. 16, W/Rt. No. 631, Nanticoke Hundred, Garage Addition/Det. Garage, $12,960 • John D. and Heather E. Marquez, Clearbrooke Estates, Lot No. 13, Seaford Hundred, Family Room/Breakfast Nook, $14,400 • Donald R. Jennette, SE/Rd. No. 567A, E/Md. Line, Northwest Fork Hundred, Pole Building, $15,600 • Chad and Brandi Timmons, W/Rd. No. 510, 662', N/Rt. No. 54, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling, $91,600 • Greenwood Country Retirement, Inc., W/Rt. No. 16, 2650', N/Rt. No. 587, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $99,794 • 08/10/07, Edwin M. and Marie L. Evans, E/S Rd. No. 434A, 1670', S/Rd. No. 472, Broad Creek Hundred, Finish BP, $10,000 • Robert L. Nibblett, Sr. and Timothy Nibblett, E/Rd. No. 506, Lot No. 3, Little Creek Hundred, Pole Building, $41,600 • Joey J. Busby, Bridgeville Chase, Lot No. 43, Nanticoke Hundred, Det. Garage, $26,000 • Richard Carey/T/A Carey's, SW/Rt. No. 589, Lot B, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $85,860 • Christ Evangelical Church, Lot Nos. 7-8, W/Improvements, Seaford Hundred, Addition, $571,874 • Gerry Wink, 350', SE/Rd. No. 611, Nanticoke Hundred, Above Ground Pool/Deck, $16,000 • William H. and Susan L. Rutledge, N/Vine Street, Broad Creek Hundred, Family Room/Office, $29,500 • Gideon A. and Brandy L. McMullen, Samuel P. Alloway, Lot No. 3, Broad Creek Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $12,000 • John and Elvira Blazek, E/Rd. No. 489, Lot No. 8, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $102,212

Buckley Jr. on July 31 • Melody M. Vonakis from John G. Vonakis on July 31 • Carla D. Moore from Clifford E. Moore on July 30 • Daniel E. Hrupsa from Veronica Hrupsa on July 25 • Michael C. Trolan from Anne McPaul on July 31 • Victor Hernandez from Erinea Biky on July 12 • Brenda L. Lee from Victor Melvin on July 12 • Carol J. Miller from George C. Shaver on July 23 • Elandina Roblero-Sanchez from Jesus Rosario on July 25 • April Harris from Calvin J. Harris IV on July 25 • Joan M. Nicastri from Antonio Nicastri on July 30 • Janice Ferencek from Robert E. Kindle on July 23 • Carolyn Krams from Charles Krams on July 12 • Susan K. Goldstein from Arnold S. Goldstein on July 25 • Sofia Aquilera from Saul Medrano on July 5 • Judith K. Parsons from Paul E. Parsons on July 6 • Everlyn L. Ash from Dennis P. Quebral on July 30 • James W. Mcilreavy from Mary M. Mcilreavy on July 12 • Amber L. Quillen from Ryan C. Quillen on July 26

• Bradley M. Rynkowski from Sarah E. Rynkowski on July 6 • Debbra L. Combs from Morris A. Combs on July 25

Deeds

• 02/16/07, D and N Properties, LLC to Roger A. Griffith, Jr. and Ashley B. Spencer, Lot No. 32, Shiloh Acres, II, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $248,350 • 02/20/07, S and L Contractors, Inc. to Larry T. and Tammy A. Karnes, Lot No. 11, Bridgeville Chase, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $421,378.75 • 02/16/07, Beverly J. Wieland to Larry E. Knopf, Lot No. 1, Beverlyn Acres, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $31,500 • 02/21/07, Stevie L. and Angela D. Huffman to John Craig Truitt, Trustee, undivided 50% interest, and Connie M. Truitt, Trustee, undivided 50% interest, parcel, Nanticoke Hundred, $154,000 • 02/16/07, Bodie's Dairy Markets and Coin Laundries,k Inc. to Ride-N-Slide Tack, LLC, Part of Lot No. 10, and all of Lot Nos. 11-12, Section I, Lakeside Manor, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $395,000 • 02/16/07, Roberta F. Burns to Carlton Bryan Bennett, Lot No. 2, Block B, Martin Farms, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $185,000 • 02/16/07, Mears Farm, LLC to Yves Saint Phard, Lot No. 69, Mearfield, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $335,609 • 02/07/07, Mears Farm, LLC to Edward M. and Carol A. Major, Lot No. 68, Mearfield, subdivision, Seaford Hundred,

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Marriage Licenses

The Sussex County Clerk of the Peace George Parish joyfully announces the following couples have obtained marriage licenses: • Douglas E. Crockett, Seaford to Kerrin Britt Johansen, Georgetown • Brandon Michael Owens, Pittsville, Md. to Raven Marie LeCates, Laurel • Hayward Lee Risper, Jr., Bridgeville to Michelle Lee Ayers, Bridgeville • Charles W. Watson, III, Bridgeville to Jessica Lynn Rogers, Bridgeville • Robert Montgomery Forder, Jr., Seaford to Brenda E. Bennett, Seaford • Adam J. Gaull, Laurel to Melissa Kate Phillips, Laurel • Stephen Richard Brock, Seaford to Teresa Lynn Dennis, Seaford • Alvin Troy Rogers, Georgetown to Courtney Jean-Marie Jones, Seaford

Divorces

The Family Court of Delaware signed these divorce decrees during July 2007: • Cory J. Johnson from Vera V. Dranchuk on July 25 • Jennifer L. Buckley from Edward N.

$324,536 • 02/23/07, Jardevtan, Corp. to Anna R. Ward, Trustee UAD, Lot No. 2, Walls, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $189,000 • 02/23/07, Robert W. Durham, Trustee for Benefit of Robert W. Durham, Jr. to Dwayne H. and Michelle M. Chaffinch, Lot No. 10, North Towns End II, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $300,000 • 02/15/07, James W. and Karen M. Clagg to Christine Roundtree, parcel, Town of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, $124,000 • 02/22/07, Sussex Ventures, Inc. to Joseph J. and Jean C. Shelko, Lot No.3, Asbury Meadows, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $95,000 • 02/23/07, Dwayne H. and Michelle M. Chaffinch to Alvin M. Williams, Lot No. 5, Layton's Green, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $194,000 • 02/21/07, Anna R. Ward, Trustee UAD to Jennifer Roberts, Lot No. 2, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $280,000 • 02/23/07, Jardevtan Corporation to Harris and Richey Properties, LLC, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $64,000 • 02/20/07, Michael James Von Thenen to Mark S. Hardesty and David L. Smith, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $63,000 • 02/26/07, William H. and Althea S. Hastings to Stanley K. and Henrietta A. Glatfelter, Lot No. 3, parcel, Nanticoke Hundred, $69,000 • 01/30/07, Jennifer L. Wilson to Raymond W. Jr. and Deborah R. Grammer, Lot Nos. 25-26, Section B, LakesideManor, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $197,000

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People Grace Baptist Church announces youth pastor

Pastor James Hollis

Grace Baptist Church of Seaford is pleased to welcome their new youth pastor James Hollis of Meridianville, Ala. Hollis received his bachelor's degree from Troy State University and a master of divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. He is very gifted in leadership, preaching, youth work, and music.

James and his wife, Cindy of Mobile, Ala., have one son, Jeremiah.

Gillespie-Karns engagement

Jesslyn Ann Gillespie and John F. Karns II

Mr. David Gillespie of Seaford and Ms. Tracy Gillespie of Mountain Top, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jesslyn Ann to John F. Karns II, son of Mr. John Karns and Mrs. Cindy Pursel, both of Berwick, Pa. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mr. Donald Gillespie and the late Mae Gillespie of Seaford, and of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Tiley of Seaford.

She will graduate from Millersville University in December 2007 with a degree in elementary education.

Her fiancé is employed by A & B Door Company of Mountain Top, Pa. A May 2008 beach wedding is planned.

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Letters to the Editor Mother of a fallen Marine takes exception to letter Dear Ms. Baron, You need to watch the following video clip from 9/11/2001: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/487881/911_world_trade_ Some of the phrases that have been coined since that horrible day include, “Always Remember. Never Forget.” Well, Ms. Baron, you have taken the despicable position that all is right in the world except perhaps the United States. How treasonous. Reading your letter was a heart wrenching ordeal as you mocked the situation in Iraq with the final statement, “Let us all know when the weapons of mass destruction are located.”

With your head in the sand, and your denial of facts, you make a mockery of our beloved Troops serving around the world to keep you safe. My son, along with three other Marines, died of horrendous burns as a result of an IED explosion to their Humvee. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Over 4,000 men and women have died now in this non-war. I wish that you chose to search on-line for the good things that we are doing in Iraq.

Most of all, I wish that you recognized weapons of mass destruction for what they are.

The fact that warehouses of weapons have not necessarily been found does not at all mean that those weapons don’t exist.

Ask any Military Troop what they find, dig for, and destroy by the thousands.

Seventy percent of our troops have been killed as a result of these weapons of mass destruction, 13 Marines died in one week’s time in May 2006. Besides the IED’s buried all over the desert, there are stockpiles of warheads that have been buried for years. Our troops are digging those up for the citizens of Iraq. The entire country is booby trapped from within, by its own leaders.

You have called the President of the United States ignorant. This is not a statement of respect. You mocked a journalist for a descriptive phrase. You railed against an omission made by someone in a recent publication. You compared Mr. Richardson and Mr. Calio by calling one ignorant and stubborn, and the other as having grown through the years, respectively.

Is this what it is called growth? Is it growth to deny that 9/11 was a terrible event caused by terrorists? Is it growth to conform to an ever growing cancer that our country should not be sovereign over its own protections and safety for its citizens? Is it growth to deny that terrorists are using weapons of mass destruction on our troops and on the people of Iraq? Is it growth to believe that the terrorists are Iraqis? Is it growth to whine about your own personal health concerns when my son, along with over 4,000 more gave their lives for you to have the right to complain, albeit, poorly?

Your article is ridiculous. What does your insurance and health care dilemma have to do with weapons of mass destruction? Perhaps you should examine your life and health issues. Have you taken care

Stars’ Letters Policy All letters should include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published. No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email morningstarpub @ddmg.net of your body nutritionally and physically?

Or, is insurance yet another entitlement to your way of thinking? The issues you raised may in part, be valid. But you have mocked my son, his Marine buddies, and over 4,000 other American Troops who are serving in Iraq for your own safety.

Perhaps you should read about the unrest in Somalia, Ethiopia, the Sudan, Chad, all infested with the same ideologies of hate purported by those in Iraq and other nations worldwide. This is not new. This has been going on for decades, but because there has been so much chagrin over our troops fighting this hatred, it doesn’t often make the front pages.

When you decide to publicly mock the truth of what is being found in Iraq, very real weapons of mass destruction, please remember that Seaford has given four sons to the Wars on Terrorism. I know first hand that we are finding and destroying these weapons diligently, even as an insurgency fights against these efforts. I suggest you contact a family who lost a loved one who might show you pictures of these weapons. Go on-line to any of the military websites to view photos of our men and women at work recovering these weapons so they don’t destroy the populace of Iraq.

But then, that would not be growth by your definition, now would it? Please look up the words ignorant and stupid. You decide which definition best fits your letter to the editor dated August 23 - 29, 2007, published in the (Seaford and Laurel) Star.

Danna Palmer Seaford

This Republican is not sure about Democrats or GOP

I read with great interest Melanie Baron’s letter criticizing the editor of this newspaper about how he needs to report all the news instead of supporting the Bush administration with his supposedly slant of the news. What tickled me was her point about how Frank Calio’s efforts to keep his Republican upbringing had failed and now he sees the truth just as she does.

I am in the same situation.

I was brought up as a Democrat and many times heard my father say that the Democrats were for the working man and I believed that for many years until I saw the truth.

I have voted mostly Republican since 1968 with an occasional Democrat thrown in when I can find one worth voting for, but now I am becoming more disenchant-

ed with the Republicans because I believe they are becoming more like Democrats every day.

I see both parties succumbing to this “womb to the tomb” mentality where everyone is a victim and not responsible for the situation they are in. Every time I go out to a store I see people riding around on one of those electric carts that were meant for handicapped people, but as far as I can tell the only thing wrong with most of these people is a few too many whoppers and bags of potato chips and they want the government to take care of their health care needs.

I also see people rolling around a tank of oxygen because they smoked all of their lives and now we the taxpayers must look after their health needs. I want to belong to a political party that lets the individual citizen make his own choices and lives with the results.

I had rather have my fingernails pulled out with a pair of pliers than become a Democrat and I am getting real close to feeling that way about Republicans also.

One other thing! I’m getting sick and tired of hearing about the billions of dollars being wasted in Iraq. I was in a local hardware store here in Laurel (which should narrow it down pretty good since we only have one) the other day and a man was complaining rather loudly about all the money Bush was wasting over there so I asked him how he felt about all of the wasteful government programs that were also costing us billions to which he replied that he didn’t know of any and I thought to myself, “My God this fellow is one of the many people that goes to the polls and makes my vote some miniscule entity in the timeline of history.”

Larry Calhoun

Laurel

Calio owes an apology to our brave armed services personnel

Sorry for the delay in this response but, as mentioned before, it takes a while for the post office to deliver the Star, in this case until the past Saturday.

Content wise Frank had a reasonably good article on August 9 until his “punch line” at the end, which I will address at the end of my comments. He did, of course, have the usual amount of lies, distortions and innuendos from the Democratic Party play list in his article.

He used items selected from the Pew Research report and published, as he noted, in the Delaware Watch. Could that be because the selected items would support his and his liberal friend’s positions?

However, in reading all 115 pages of the Pew report I found a number of survey results that countered the Delaware Watch’s summary that the federal government should do this that and the other.

As examples, the Pew report results showed that 62% believe that “When something is run by the government it is usually inefficient and wasteful.” Also 64% believe that “the federal government controls too much of our daily lives.” And 74% believe that “the federal government should run only those things that can not be run at the local level.”

Do these responses kind of sound like

Amendment 10 to the US Constitution, Powers of the States and People, ratified in 1791?

Of even more interest to me was learning that the American National Election Studies (ANES) Guide to Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior covers the same subjects as the Pew Report but shows a considerably more conservative response in opinions of the American people. It is interesting to note that the ANES Guide results are based on the reasons people voted the way they did. The point is that Frank can always find fodder for his liberal bias but there is usually another side to the story.

And now for my primary reason for responding to Frank’s article.

Frank Calio owes an apology to all of the brave armed services personnel who have, are and will be defending our country and our freedoms in the war against international terrorism. My wife and I live near, and go to church in a military community and also have contact with personnel at another military base 35 miles away.

We know a significant number of Marines who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

They, their spouses, parents and children would like him to tell them to their faces that they are fighting to “help the rich fill their pockets.”

My wife took great exception to Frank Calio’s article of August 9, so much so that she took the time to write out her thoughts. Her thoughts are focused on international terrorism and are as follows: “Like most liberals, Calio won’t tell us his plans for dealing with terrorists. Would he hunt down and kill individual terrorists, or would he invite them to speak at the UN and see if we can make them like us with cake and tea? Maybe he would try giving them loads of taxpayer money, maybe then they will like us.

“Until we accept them at their word, that they intend to eliminate all non-muslims, and (spare) only their kind of muslims and bow everyone to the altar of Shirria Law, we will be their enemy.

“I’m not ready to bow down and there is the problem. I chose freedom, and freedom is what we are fighting for.”

Bob and Florence Wootten New Bern, NC

Church is lacking those with the courage to speak out

This letter is to encourage Rev. Todd K. Crofford. In my opinion, “This nation is definitely going in the right direction!”

I agree with you, “And I know that I am just one of many that can make that happen.” I thank God for your wisdom and courage to speak out. This is exactly what the church is lacking. We must be bold if we are to win this battle.

I recently returned from a trip to Pasadena, California, where I was in training to become an Ambassador for the Alliance Defense Fund. In case you are not familiar with ADF’s purpose, they are a legal alliance defending the right to hear and speak the truth through strategy, training, funding and litigation. ADF has won 33 cases in the Supreme Court and hundreds of cases (winning 3 out of every 4) in the

MORNING STAR • AUG. 30 - SEPT. 5, 2007 lower courts against theAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The ACLU is our Goliath, with 4,000 liberal attorneys and the ADF is our David. ADF’s budget is less than $4 million a year and only has 1,000 Christian attorneys. With God, ADF is winning the battle!

The ACLU is not the only organization out to destroy our morals, our principals and our Christian heritage. They are supported by many liberal organizations and legislators, who contribute to their $100 million-plus budget.

For over 50 years the ACLU has been chipping away at the very foundation of our Declaration of Independence.

They have led the way to misrepresent, lie and destroy many of the principles our forefathers established to govern the United States of America, according to God’s laws. Their purpose was to take away the rights from conservatives, Christians and many other groups so they could declare a gray area of liberalism.

There is no gray area, it is either right or it is wrong! Because of these changes in our laws, our nation will destroy itself from within, in a short time, if we do not stand up for our rights, NOW! Almost a year ago I was awakened to a call that I feel each American citizen needs to meditate upon. As a 68-year-old father

of three sons and a daughter and grandfather of 10 wonderful grandchildren, I was concerned about the Legacy our nation is leaving to our off-springs.

Reflecting upon the history of our Nation and what it was when I was a child and has now become, I was totally depressed. As I shared my despair with my oldest son, Jeff, he looked me, eye to eye and said, “Dad, What has happened to your drive? You used to stand up for your rights and tackle any challenge, headfirst.

Have you given up? If you really are concerned, you can do something about it.

You are only one person, but you can work with and help others to understand the problem. With God first, there is nothing that can stop you. Get involved and go for it.”

I pondered that conversation for several weeks, reading the daily news about the ACLU and many other liberal organizations pushing conservatives and their religious rights, back against the wall. It was then that I looked up the ACLU on the internet, finding out exactly what they stood for. Then, as I was reading God’s Word, I found much encouragement. Next I was directed to the Alliance Defense Fund, then The Heritage Foundation, The American Family Association, Family Research Council, American Center for Law and

Justice, Focus on the Family.

These organizations and hundreds more, including churches, are standing up and saying enough is enough. Most of them have a vision to bring our Nation back to our original principles within the next four to 10 years.

Yes, there is hope! We must work individually and together in harmony and join the battle that is already in process. The ACLU is appalled at what is taking place.

They are losing ground!

Recently, cases have been decided in our Supreme Court to abandon most abortions, and to stop the liberals in several other of their attempts to destroy America.

Keep praying and keep your eyes open as you join the march to bring our morals back.

What can one person do to help return these principles back to our Country?

One person can pray and soon become a team of two, then three, then a congregation, then a community, then a county, then the State of Delaware, and 49 other states will become united within the United States of America.

Let us gather together in one accord for this purpose and help make the State of Delaware, the First State to stand for the return of those principles that have been stolen from us! Not all legislators are lib-

PAGE 51 eral and they need to hear from us, also.

First, we need to pray, asking God to give us wisdom and courage.

Second, we should tell everyone within the sphere of our influence about the hope we now have to help make these changes.

Organizations and individuals from all across the U.S.A are rising up to assist in fighting this battle together.

Third, we need to consider donating our time and/or our money to finance the immense costs that are involved to bring this change about. Ask God what He wants you to do and how, then listen for the answer through scripture, WOLC Radio Broadcasts, sermons in your church or on TV. It would be great to get your church involved as well.

A new organization is about to surface within Sussex County that will be involved. Keep your eyes and ears open and then act as God leads. We have free books available about the ACLU and what it stands for. Feel free to give me a call at 302-262-0659 (office) or 302-381-6119 (cell) for more information.

Together, we can have hope and we can make a difference.

Ed Banning

Bridgeville

Are companies hoarding gas and gouging prices?

There’s something wrong with this picture. Up until this week, the RANK ALIO price of crude oil futures dropped almost $5 this month.

Do you recall the gasoThe price of gas, associated line shortage in the ‘70s with the daily price of oil futures dropped as well, down to a low of when you waited in line $2.55 a gallon (cheap by today’s for gas only to get to the prices), but we forget that before pump and find the tanks President Bush took office, gasoline was $1.50 a gallon. In fact, it were empty? was $1.05 when Clinton took office.

U.S. Energy Information Administration, Anyway, this past Friday, oil futures indicates that the industry slacked off supclosed at 98 cents a barrel. plying oil and gasoline during the proFrom Friday to Monday, before the longed price boom between early 1999 tankers made it to the gas stations, the first and last summer, when prices began to station went up 20 cents a gallon, the secfall. ond 10 cents, followed by 6 cents at the Shell Oil has a refinery in California’s third, and the fourth station kept its prices lower San Joaquin Valley, where it is reat $2.55. ported that petroleum has gushed more Crude oil prices rose due to the threat riches than the entire gold rush. of a hurricane, which will have hit Mexico Yet, they closed their Bakersfield refinand fizzled by the time you read this. ery, one of Shell’s largest profit makers.

So I can envision by the time the hurriThe company denied the claim, saying cane hits Mexico, we could be up to $3 a they could make more money on other gallon again. There have to be a couple of projects. Shell denies the squeeze on the refineries to blame in Mexico if the hurrimarket and claims that the closing was to cane does damage. drive up gasoline profits at its other reWe’ve been brainwashed that it is the fineries in the region. fault of the American consumer for the Regardless, the AP analysis suggests high price of gasoline. We’ve caused a that big oil companies have been crimping shortage because we buy gas guzzling supplies in subtler ways across the country cars, live too high and consume too much for years. Tighter supplies tend to drive up energy. prices.

And the big reason for higher prices by The industry counters the report saying the oil industry is that the government puts they have been working hard to meet untoo many restraints on them for clean air tiring demand. Again, it is our fault. and the cost for clean air is passed on to They blame the output quotas set by us. Hogwash!

Mid-east oil powers, global competition An Associated Press study found that for oil from booming economies like ChiU.S. oil companies have created a shortage na. Not only do the Chinese give us faulty in petroleum output in an effort to cause toys, they are stealing our gasoline. Shame the price increases. on them.

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Not only do they blame their allies, they blame us for our domestic challenges like depleting wells, clean air rules, and hurricanes.

Do you recall the gasoline shortage in the ‘70s when you waited in line for five gallons of gas only to get to the pump and find the tanks were empty?

I was working in the administration of Governor Sherman Tribbitt at that time and everyone kept telling the governor there was a shortage.

The secretary of what is now called DNREC told the governor that there was no shortage of oil. I can still see the governor rolling his cigar side to side looking at Secretary Bryson like he was crazy. Then, Bryson pulled out photos of barge after barge just sitting out in the Delaware Bay. Bryson told the governor that the barges were waiting for the price of oil to go up a penny or more to move into port to unload. A penny increase on millions of gallons of crude oil on a barge means mega bucks. I challenge anyone to cross the Chesapeake Bridge, the Bridge Tunnel or the Delaware Bay and see if there is a shortage of tankers. Many tankers will not be waiting for a call to move after the price moves up.

This year, the Federal Trade Commission reported that some oil companies were storing oil, instead of selling it, to await higher prices. It is the 1970s all over again.

There is no reason for a shortage.

We’ve been misled as the oil companies laugh all the way to the bank.

The AP analysis found evidence of at least an underwhelming industry performance in supplying the domestic market, when profits should have made investment capital plentiful: • During the 1999-2006 price boom, the industry drilled an average of 7% fewer

new wells monthly than in the seven preceding years of low, stable prices.

• The national supply of unrefined oil, including imports, grew an average of only 6% during the high-priced years, down from 14% during the previous span.

• The gasoline supply expanded by only 10% from 1999-2006, down from 15% in the earlier period.

A Pew Research Center poll finding support a conclusion already reached by many motorists: 55% of us believe gas prices are high because oil companies manipulate them. Shell, only the 12th ranked refinery nationally, rang up $400 billion in profits since 2001. Imagine what number one Exxon/Mobil earned!

I don’t understand. If oil companies are paying more for crude oil, why aren’t they losing money instead of recording record profits? If your expenses are higher, shouldn’t your profits be lower?

Shell’s Bakersfield plant in California has underground oil reserves expected to last for decades.

True, demand is growing and this country is importing more of its oil from abroad, which lifts the price somewhat, but not to the current levels we have been experiencing.

By hoarding gasoline, companies earn a higher margin on each gallon sold.

Later in the year, after the AP report, Shell sold their Bakersfield plant to a small truck stop operator who also operates a small refining business.

He said they will double its gasoline output, making about $85 million more a year in profit.

And where is our government’s stand on this report? Not a word has been said.

They must be too busy trying to flush oil out of Iraq, after the looters take the bulk of oil that is produced there, of course.

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Snapshots Laurel Legion Post 19 and A&K Fishing Tournament Winners

Pictured with Commander Carlton Pepper are the 8-11-year-old Winner in the 4-7-year-old division was winners - Cameron Wilson second place, Kayce Wilson first Haley Whitby with Commander Carlton Pepper. Photo by Debbie Mitchell place, and Brian Gibbs third place. Photo by Debbie Mitchell

Legion Commander Carlton Pepper with 12-15-year-old best fisherman - Amanda Lineweaver first place, Casey Cook second place, and Jack Taylor third place. Photo by Debbie Mitchell

HORSEY FOUNDATON - In front are David, Pat and Bobby Horsey, all of the Horsey Foundation, with the representatives who were recipients of the Youth foundation Awards that totaled $37,000. Photo by Pat Murphy

WELL-DESERVED BREAK - Laurel High School cafeteria staff take a welcome break after feeding more than 300 employees breakfast at the high school orientation day. Members of the staff are Debbie Pusey, Holly Burton, Donna Figgs, Robin Jones, Kim McKelvey, Brenna Pizzaia and Sherry Wilson. Photo by Pat Murphy

NEW FACES AT DELMAR - From left are new school board member Andy Fleetwood, new High School Assistant Principal Shaun Larrimore, and the new president of the school board Joanne Gum.

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Cinder blocks and 8” boards It doesn’t matter what the age of the group is, it seems that sooner or later the discussion will involve the changes experienced through the years. Changes pertaining to clothing, hair styles, lifestyles, dwellings and in this particular case, furniture and the viewpoint of the owner.

Life is something that changes for each of us. We change our viewpoints on certain things as time passes. We hold on to some beliefs from the time we are very, very young and carry these beliefs throughout our lifetime.

At a gathering recently, the discussion covered a wide range of subjects. We talked about favorite foods, clothing styles, automobiles, apartments and other dwellings, and invariably, furniture.

When we reached the furniture discussion, the first thing most of us laughingly remembered were the cinder blocks and plain eight-inch boards.

Just one person in the group mentioning those two items and the rest of us were off and running. The years rolled by as each of the couples, gathered around the dining room table at the home of the host couple, talked about the early days of their marriage and how life has changed for so many folks.

As regular readers of this column know, Chuck and I were married shortly after World War II. Life was very different in those days, that is a fact.

Housing was at a premium as men who had been in service came home and married. Apartments were certainly not the plush living quarters offered in today’s world.

In any city or small town, property owners with extra rooms made that space into so-called apartments. The young servicemen and their new brides were delighted to find ever so humble dwellings for rent.

In September of 1946, Chuck and I were planning our wedding. We spent hours that summer getting invitations together, planning the wedding, finding the right gowns and wedding wear for the bridal party, scheduling the church, and looking for an apartment. The last item was the most difficult one on our list of things to do.

We finally found a second floor, tworoom apartment and were thrilled with the thought of our “own place.” Our enthusiasm was diminished somewhat when we went to see the apartment and learned that the one bathroom must be shared with two other families. But, time was drawing close to the date scheduled for the wedding, we needed a place to call “home,” and we

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Off we went and purchased a threepiece bedroom suite (which is still being used by either us or our offspring 61 years later). We also bought a new kitchen table and chairs. Many will remember those metal-topped tables, with a leaf to pull out on either side so the table would be larger. The table came with four matching wooden chairs. Our stove and refrigerator were secondhand, our kitchen cabinet and clothing closet were metal, and our lone rocking chair was a maple platform rocker purchased for the grand sum of $35! - A wedding gift still in use.

Our other rocker was an old reed rocker my parents were ready to discard. We took the rocker and I made a slipcover from feed sacks given to us by an uncle of Chuck’s who owned a feed store. We were off and running to a marriage that would last years and years.

Young newlyweds then were happy to take hand-me-downs for furniture. Devising special storage pieces required skill, ingenuity, and lots of imagination.

Orange crates were high on the list of storage spaces. These could be covered with fabric and were the norm in the apartments of most of us.

At the top of the ingenuity list were those bookracks made up of cinder blocks and thick shelving. Some stained the shelving, others painted it, some covered the shelves with oilcloth. Those shelves were cheap, sturdy and almost considered a necessity.

Credit cards were unheard of in those days. Charge accounts were something we young newlyweds thought long and hard about. The philosophy was that if they didn’t have the ready cash they saved up until they were in a position to pay up front. We learned to adapt.

All of this came to mind recently when we gathered around the dining-room table of Charles and Barbara Wise and reminisced.

The very next day on a television show I nearly fell off my chair as the show host

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Doing the Towns Together LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS SARAH MARIE TRIVITS • 875-3672 Where has the summer gone? We still have visitors here and to the beach and saying good-bye to summer. Among the families to descend upon us are, for one, Kent Jones from California here to visit his father, Kendal and sister, Kenda Kile, and the group spent four days in Hudson River Valley where they were joined by a former Laurelite, Gay Cook of Alexandria, Va. Mildred West was honored at the Georgia House in Millsboro to observe her 95th birthday last Saturday, Aug. 19. There is no one in Laurel, I think, who does not know Mildred from past business or social contacts. We wish her many happy returns for many more years to celebrate. She is one great lady.

Recent guests of Manuel and Gerda Niveira were their son, Ken and grandson Daniel from Frederick, Md. Ken, it seems, enjoys haunting the flea markets and discovering great bargains within these locales and he surely must have had quite an exciting time finding just that in our areas here on the eastern shore.

Miss Brittany Joseph, daughter of Albert Lee and Laurie Joseph, accompanied by her sister, Melissa, departed Laurel on Aug. 17 to begin her freshman year of college at Florida State in Tallahassee. Of special note, too, is the fact that Brittany has been chosen All American second baseman in freshman softball for the United States.

Judy Stahre, formerly of Laurel, now residing in Georgetown, called me to say that in reading Mike’s column last week concerning the ice cream store in Harrington, that she, too, recalled one in Greenwood years ago, but especially the U-N-Joy ice cream building in Laurel, where she got a delectable treat each Saturday night after “coming to town with grandpop” to shop for groceries. There aren’t too many of us older Laurelites who don’t remember those quarts and cones that went out of that establishment on Market Street, especially on Saturday and Sunday nights! displayed the “newest in design.” She then displayed two long boards that had been stained to resemble cherry wood, and four plain old cinder blocks that had also been stained the same shade.

She and her assistant were ecstatic with

A celebration was held on Aug. 18 at the Nazarene Church in Laurel for Pat Yates who became 100-years old and the observance held there entertained 50 or more guests including family members and Pat’s seven grandchildren and her 11 greatgrandchildren. She received a letter of congratulations from Senator Carper and during the gala occasion pictures were taken

by Jim Allen and Dick Roller. Belated happy birthday, Pat. Also, last week, as was completely covered in the Star, Isabelle Bell of Bethel, celebrated her 100 years . Here’s my belated wish, Isabelle, that you celebrate many more!

From Delmar, Evelyn Hearn has requested that we announce in this column that the Cyrus Hastings family will hold a reunion on Sept. 2 beginning at 1 p.m. at Melson’s Church hall in Delmar, Md. There will be a covered dish buffet lunch at 2 p.m.

Mrs. Hearn has also been visiting some ill relatives and friends - her Aunt Ida Taylor at the Wicomico Nursing home in Salisbury and Irene Hastings of Hastings Drive in Laurel who is now at Lofland Park in Seaford.

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: Rev. G. William Truitt, Roland W. Carroll 1V and Shari Lynn Lathbury.

We continue with prayers for our service men and women the world over and prayers for those who are ill: Donald Layton, Sr., Jean Henry, Irene Hastings (of Hastings Drive), Herman Cubbage, Richard Cordrey, Steve Trivits, Derrick Henry, Martha Windsor, Martha Henderson, Hattie Puckham, Phil Lowe and Richard O’Neal.

We finish August birthdays with wishes to: Dewey Boothe, Mabel Murray, Frances Reaser and Virginia Whetzler all on Aug. 31.

“Nothing is worth more than this day.”

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Corporal Cory Palmer receives recognition for his heroics This week I’m back and I have a couple of items I need to clear up RYANT ICHARDSON for readers.

First, readers I’m sure have (Cpl. Cory Palmer’s) demissed Lynn Parks’ column the votion to his fellow past couple of weeks. Lynn has been on vacation and this should Marines was an inspirahave been noted before. tion to all who knew him, Sadly, Lynn’s vacation plans and set a superb example were set aside with the passing of her father-in-law, Charles Sherman of Combat Leadership.

Parks of Woodland, Pa., who died in his home on Wednesday, Aug. Cory L. Palmer, who was killed in Iraq in 22, 2007.

May of 2006. She invites Ms. Baron to Mr. Parks was principal of Greenwood watch a video clip from 9/11/2001 at Elementary School. At the time of his rehttp://www.metacafe.com/watch/487881/9 tirement from Woodbridge in June 1991, 11_world_trade_ he was principal of the district's Early The video serves as a reminder of what Childhood Education Center in Bridgecould happen again if we lose our resolve ville. Our sympathy goes out to Lynn and to defeat the terrorists on their own soil. her husband, Tim. By the way, Cpl. Cory L. Palmer has posthumously been awarded the Navy and Second, Frank Calio is not, never was Marine Corps Achievement Medal (with and said he never will be a Republican. combat distinguishing device) for heroic In a letter by Melanie Baron of Laurel, achievement in the superior performance appearing in the August 23, 2007, edition of the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers, of his duties while serving from March to May 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi she said, “Frank worked really hard to Freedom. keep his Republican upbringing, as I did.”

The write up about him states: Frank said he has received some inter“Demonstrating courage under dangerous esting comments from “friends” about that conditions, Corporal Palmer participated in comment. Let’s clear it up: Frank is a Demore than 200 Combat Patrols, numerous mocrat with a capital “D” and would not engagements with Anti-Iraqi Forces, three change parties even if it snowed in July as improvised explosive device attacks, and a sign he should reconsider his politics. more than 20 indirect fire attacks. Where insurgents threatened the local populace or The letter from Melanie Baron has inopposed the Iraqi Security Forces, Corpospired others to write (see page 50). ral Palmer’s execution of combat operaThe most touching letter of all is from tions defeated enemy forces and protected Danna Palmer, the mother of Marine Cpl.

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innocent lives. On 1 May, Corporal Palmer was mortally wounded when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device.

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His devotion to his fellow Marines was an inspiration to all who knew him, and set a superb example of Combat Leadership.

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Domestic violence is too prevalent in our society Death of bride-to-be latest example of terror in the home On behalf of its staff and board, the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence expresses its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Stephanie Mumford. What should have been a joyous occasion was turned into a tragic nightmare. Instead of planning and celebrating their loved one’s wedding ceremony, they find themselves mourning and planning her funeral, because Mumford’s life was brutally cut short by the person who was supposed to love and honor her.

Unfortunately, abuse of women by an intimate partner is all too prevalent in our society. Compared to men, women are 6 times more likely to experience violence committed by current or past partners. A Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Federal Bureau of Investigation report indicates that hospital emergency department data show women are 84% of those seeking treatment for intentional injury caused by an intimate assailant.

In an abusive relationship, abusers, through socialization, think of their partners as possessions who they are entitled to control. In instances where abusers feel they are losing the control they established over the victim, they often, specifically and decidedly, escalate the abuse in order to re-establish their control. Murder, ultimately, can become the abuser’s final expression of power and control over the victim, and can occur at any stage of the relationship.

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the United States Naval Service.”

Notice of the award came to the Palmer family from Richard C. Zilmer, Major General, US Marine Corps, Commanding General Multi-National Force - West.

“Over 4,000 men and women have died now in this non-war. I wish that you chose to search on-line for the good things that we are doing in Iraq,” Mrs. Palmer says.

I wish the dialog in this country would reflect the fact that our brave military men and women are fighting to win this war and we are indebted to their efforts.

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Laurel Star Advisory Board Dale Boyce Sandy Davis Toni Gootee H. Robert Hickman Jane Hudson Linda Justice Albert Jones Kendal Jones Mike Lambert

To the Editor effect on our entire community. It affects our homes, workplaces, places of worship and schools. As a community, we can help to reduce its occurrence by, first of all, holding abusers accountable for their actions. As a society, we must clearly demonstrate, in no uncertain terms, that there is no excuse for abuse!

Secondly, and as importantly, we can also help by reaching out to provide unconditional support to victims and their children. Finally, we can help by keeping ourselves informed about domestic violence and supporting local domestic violence programs.

Breaking the cycle of violence is difficult but possible with help. There are a number of domestic violence agencies and programs in our state that provide a wide array of services including 24 hour hotline support, emergency shelter, victim legal assistance, victim and children support groups and counseling, and domestic violence intervention services for abusers.

All Delawareans are urged to call 911 if you hear or see someone being hurt and provide the domestic violence hotline number (302-762-6110 for New Castle County or 302-422-8058 for Kent & Sussex Counties) to anyone who needs support or help.

Carol Post, Executive Director

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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Tides Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Some sun; very warm, humid

Partly sunny, a shower possible

Mostly sunny and pleasant

Mostly sunny and nice

Mostly sunny

Mostly cloudy

Partly sunny

89/64

84/65

80/60

81/60

82/63

84/54

78/64

Almanac Statistics through Tuesday August 28 at Georgetown, Delaware

Temperatures

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High for the week . . . . . . . . . . .

Low for the week . . . . . . . . . . .

Normal high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Normal low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Average temperature . . . . . . . .

. 95° . 65° . 84° . 63° 75.9°

Smyrna 88/68

Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . 0.48” Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . 3.64” Normal for the month . . . . . . . . 4.89” Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . 22.74”

Dover 85/68

Time 8:14 p.m.

5:07 p.m.

9:54 p.m.

5:54 a.m.

Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee

Date October 25 November 9 November 23 December 6

Harrington 88/68

Time 6:52 a.m.

7:33 a.m.

7:13 p.m.

11:55 a.m.

Milford 88/68 Greenwood 89/67

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Rise .6:29 a.m. .6:30 a.m. .6:31 a.m. .6:32 a.m. .6:33 a.m. .6:34 a.m. .6:35 a.m.

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Set .7:36 p.m. .7:35 p.m. .7:33 p.m. .7:32 p.m. .7:30 p.m. .7:29 p.m. .7:27 p.m.

New Sep 11

Last Sep 3

Moon Rise Thursday . . . .8:44 p.m.

Friday . . . . . . .9:12 p.m.

Saturday . . . . .9:45 p.m.

Sunday . . . . .10:23 p.m.

Monday . . . . .11:11 p.m.

Tuesday . . . . . . . . .none Wednesday . .12:07 a.m.

First Sep 19

SEAFORD 89/64

Set . .8:57 a.m. .10:12 a.m. .11:28 a.m. .12:44 p.m. . .1:59 p.m. . .3:07 p.m. . .4:07 p.m.

Blades 89/64

Full Sep 26

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High 3:44 a 4:29 a 5:16 a 6:06 a 7:01 a 8:05 a 9:19 a

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The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon is farthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur.

When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.

Date August 30 September 15 September 27 October 13

Day Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.

Wed.

Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursday’s weather.

High Low High Low Temperatures are Thursday’s highs Day and Thursday night’s lows.

Thurs. 7:03 a 12:59 a 7:32 p 1:19 p Fri. 7:48 a 1:50 a 8:19 p 2:03 p Sat. 8:35 a 2:43 a 9:09 p 2:50 p Sun. 9:25 a 3:39 a 10:03 p 3:40 p Mon. 10:20 a 4:40 a 11:02 p 4:36 p Tues. 11:24 a 5:46 a —- 5:39 p Wed. 12:10 a 6:57 a 12:38 p 6:50 p

Apogee and Perigee

Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee

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Rehoboth Beach 85/66

Concord 89/65 Laurel 89/64 Delmar 89/63

Millsboro 86/66

Bethany Beach 83/67 Fenwick Island 85/67

Day High Low High Low Thurs. 6:25 a 12:21 a 6:54 p 12:41 p Fri. 7:10 a 1:12 a 7:41 p 1:25 p Sat. 7:57 a 2:05 a 8:31 p 2:12 p Sun. 8:47 a 3:01 a 9:25 p 3:02 p Mon. 9:42 a 4:02 a 10:24 p 3:58 p Tues. 10:46 a 5:08 a 11:32 p 5:01 p Wed. 12:00 p 6:19 a —- 6:12 p

Rehoboth Beach Day Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.

Wed.

High 9:45 a 10:34 a 11:24 a 12:17 p 12:36 a 1:35 a 2:42 a

Low High Low 3:30 a 10:08 p 3:52 p 4:13 a 10:55 p 4:45 p 4:59 a 11:43 p 5:42 p 5:48 a —- 6:43 p 6:42 a 1:16 p 7:48 p 7:42 a 2:22 p 8:57 p 8:45 a 3:35 p 10:08 p

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