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NEWS HEADLINES TOWER VOTE? Board of adjustment could vote at next meeting on cell phone tower near Woodland. Page 2 TRIAL IN VET’S DEATH CONTINUED The Georgetown policeman charged with striking Sarah Dykstra with his car unable to reach agreement with prosecutors. Page 3 FROM LHS TO COMMODORE - Native is elected district leader of Coast Guard Auxiliary. Page 4 CAROLING BENEFIT - Annual Christmas event on The Circle in Georgetown raises funds for the needy. Page 12 EGGS-CELLENT! Painted eggs are judged in state-wide contest. See what the winning eggs look like on page 18. GRANTS AVAILABLE - Town gets annual allocation of money to help with home repair. Page 20 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT - The Delmar and Sussex Tech boys’ basketball teams will compete in the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic later this month. Page 45 STARS OF THE WEEK - A Sussex Tech boys’ basketball player and a Laurel girls’ basketball player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 49
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Residents still battling Discovery Project Guest speaker at meeting urges group to recruit supporters By Lynn R. Parks Despite the Laurel Town Council’s unanimous vote last week to approve the first reading of a proposal to annex nearly 500 acres for a residential, recreational and shopping development, the battle against the development continues. SCOLDM (Sussex County Organization to Limit Development Mistakes), a grassroots group formed to fight the Discovery Project, held its second public meeting Monday night. W. D. Whaley, one of the founders of the group, told the 30 people who gathered in the Laurel Grange Hall that he was still talking with attorneys about the way applications for the annexation have been filed with the town and about the way public hearings on the annexations were advertised. The developers “have been making a lot of mistakes along the way,” added cofounder Rick Culver. “We have been watching them like a hawk. Now, they are going back and covering their butts. But they will eventually make a mistake that will bring an end to all of this.” The Discovery Project is proposed for farmland and woods along U.S. 13, near the site of the former Laurel Drive-In. As proposed, the project would include about 1,400 houses and townhouses, 250 stores, soccer and baseball playing fields, three hotels and several parking garages. There would also be a 6,000-seat stadium and a 12,000-seat stadium. For comparison, Perdue Stadium in Salisbury has 5,200 seats. Wilmington’s Frawley Stadium in which the Blue Rocks play has 6,500 seats. “They are trying to make a destination spot,” Culver said. “You won’t have to go to Orlando or Myrtle Beach—you can just come to Laurel, Del.” Guest speaker at the meeting was Monet Smith, a former Miss Laurel who has returned to live in her home town Continued on page 20
MERRY-GO-ROUND CHRISTMAS! The Laurel Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Laurel Chamber of Commerce, was held Friday night in very chilly conditions. Above, a float by Covey’s Car Care of Seaford was the hit of the parade with its Christmas Carousel. The carousel was made from the old merry-go-round at the Laurel Middle School playground. Below, Boy Scout Troop 90 of Laurel also had a beautiful entry. See additional photos on pages 31 and 60. Photos by Pat Murphy.
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Board expected to vote on cell phone tower Monday By Lynn R. Parks
For your information: The Sussex County Board of Adjustment will meet Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. in County Council chambers, Georgetown. The board’s agenda is available at www.sussexcountyde.gov. Click on “e-gov” on the left of the page, then on “Agenda and Minutes.”
The Sussex County Board of Adjustment will discuss at its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18, a petition by Cingular Wireless to be allowed to erect a 175-foot tower near Woodland .A spokeswoman for the board said that it is likely that the board will vote on the petition at that meeting. The matter has been pending before the board of adjustment since early this year. in the area are about 45 feet tall, meaning In March, the board asked Cingular to that the pole would tower more than 130 conduct a study of how the tower would feet above the rest of the forest. impact historical landmarks near the proArea residents are objecting to the conposed tower site. Those landmarks include struction of the tower. “It does not seem the Woodland Ferry and Cannon Hall, both of which are on the National Register that [the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs] is very good at their job to save of Historic Places. That report, submitted by the state’s Di- Delaware history if they find no adverse effects from this tower,” said Chris Darby, vision of Historical and Cultural Affairs at who lives near Woodland. “It is blatantly the Nov. 27 board of adjustment meeting, obvious to all those who care about history found that the tower “will not have an adverse effect on [Woodland’s] historic prop- and Delaware that this 175-foot artificial Christmas tree will be completely out of erties.” keeping with the hisCingular Wireless toric area of Woodhas proposed putting land.” the tower near Wood‘If this tower goes up in WoodJacqueline Henland Ferry Road at land, Sussex County ought to derson, who lives in Deer Lane, on the hang its head in shame.’ Patty Cannon Estates south side of the near the proposed Nanticoke River. The Chris Darby tower site, called the proposed tower site Woodland resident idea that the county is owned by Byard could allow the towLayton, Laurel. er “preposterous.” She added, “It will not In an effort to make the tower fit in blend in, in any form they try to make it.” with the surroundings, Cingular has proHenderson also wondered why Cingular posed adding branches to the monopole in is insisting on this site. Residents of the an effort to make it look like a tree. Trees
This picture was taken by George Jacobs, a resident of Patty Cannon Estates who is fighting the cell phone tower proposed for near Woodland. The photo shows a cell phone tower already standing west of Felton. The tower is ‘disguised’ as a tree, even though it is much taller than the forest around it. Cingular has suggested that the Woodland tower could be camouflaged as a tree.
area have identified six alternate properties for construction of the tower. State Sen. Robert Venables (D – Laurel) received permission from the state’s Fish and Wildlife Division to put the tower on one of those properties, a 17-acre parcel of state-owned land on Ellis Mill Road, about 1/2 mile from the proposed site in a more rural area and out of view from Woodland. The state report did not address alternative sites or the artificial branches. “Yes, we all want cell phone coverage,
but not at the cost of losing our historic areas,” Henderson said. “The price is too high. If people don’t stand up for this historic Woodland Ferry site there will be no stopping anyone. We will be giving free passes out for others because this tower was allowed a special variance.” “It seems so simple to me that a tower in this place is wrong, for so many reasons,” said Darby. “If this tower goes up in Woodland, Sussex County ought to hang its head in shame.”
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Officer’s trial date continued By Lynn R. Parks A trial set for Dec. 12 for Bradley Cordrey, a Georgetown Police officer charged in the Aug. 13 death of a Laurel veterinarian, has been continued. According to a spokeswoman for Superior Court, Georgetown, four case reviews, during which attorneys present to the judge their agreement regarding any plea negotiation, have failed to reach an agreement. The fourth case review was held Friday. A trial was set to begin Tuesday. But that date was pushed back at the Friday case review. The spokeswoman was unable to say when the trial will start. But she said that it is unlikely that it will start before the beginning of the year. Cordrey’s first case review, during which attorneys present to the judge their agreement regarding any plea negotiation, was held Sept. 18. As no agreement had been reached, the review was continued to Oct. 2. That case review also failed to lead to an agreement. Cordrey was charged Aug. 23 with operation of a motor vehicle causing death of another person. According to state police, he was driving his sport utility vehicle on Delaware 20 west of Seaford when he ran off the road and hit Sarah Dykstra, who was jogging near her home. Cordrey was off-duty at the time. Cordrey, 25, surrendered to authorities 10 days later. Dykstra and her husband, John, both veterinarians, operated the Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital, Laurel. The clinic moved into the new facility on U.S. 13 south of town in February 2004. A spokesman for the Georgetown Police Department did not return requests for comment.
Blades passes annexation by 49 to 29 vote By Cindy Lyons Taylor “It was the largest turnout for an annexation the town has ever had,” a Blades town official said, commenting on the number of voters who came to cast their vote during a special referendum held at Hardin Hall December 7. The resolution, for the annexation of property east of the town limits, passed with the final vote tally results coming in with 49 in favor, and 29 opposed. The property, owned by Colonial East, L.P, a development company; I.G. Burton; and Dr. Paul and Joyce Aguillon consists of five parcels covering nearly 13 acres of land located along U.S.13. Plans for the site include commercial and residential development. An assisted living housing complex and retail units are proposed.
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After Army career, LHS grad is commandant of auxiliary Editor’s note: Bill Edward Crouch is a 1946 graduate of Laurel High School. At Laurel, he was an all-round athlete, playing baseball, football and basketball. He finished 23rd in his class of 48 students and was very active in many activities, including band, fundamentals of electricity and radio as well as all the maths - algebra, trigonometry and geometry. According to his transcript, school officials described Crouch as cheerful, industrious and co-operative. One of his goals was to become an aviator. This article was reprinted by permission from Bay Point Living. By Jane Wesson
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Business Trinity executive acknowledged for Lifetime Achievement Trinity Transport’s Human Resources Director Rita Johnson-Chase, PHR, has received the highest honor from the Human Resource professional society – the Ron Shane Lifetime Achievement Award from the Delaware State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The recipient of this award best represents the human resources profession by demonstrating dedication, commitment, a love of the profession and the belief that the role of HR is critical to the business it
serves. The award acknowledges professional credentials and achievements plus demonstrated leadership and recognition as an expert and coach or mentor. A five person committee of members and past recipients makes the selection. The award was presented to JohnsonChase for her contributions to the profession during her 25 year career. A member of SHRM for six years, Johnson-Chase served as a director of the Delaware State Council and was president of the DelMarVa HR Group chapter. She achieved certi-
fication as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) in 2002. When she joined Trinity Transport in 2002, Johnson-Chase was the firm’s sole HR practitioner. She created the Human Resources Division which now consists of seven professional and administrative staff including a corporate trainer and a corporate recruiter. Johnson-Chase is a resident of Millsboro and Baltimore with her husband, Edward. She has a son, Darryl, and two grandchildren, Jalen and Makai.
Big Lots is planning to locate in Seaford By Lynn R. Parks Big Lots, which sells name brand closeout items at discount prices, is coming to Seaford. A spokeswoman for the company confirmed that the company is planning a store for Seaford. She could not give any additional details about the store, including its anticipated opening date or its location. City manager Dolores Slatcher said that the city has received information that the former Ames store on Norman Eskridge Highway is being renovated for a Big Lots store. The company has not applied for
any permits through the city yet, she added. Big Lots is based in Columbus, Ohio. According to its Web site, it has more than 1,400 stores throughout the country. Those stores bring in annual sales of about $4 billion. Average annual sales in each store is $3 million. Locally, there are Big Lots stores in Milford and in Salisbury, Md. Kay Carey, Bridgeville, said that she shops in the Milford store at least once a week and sometimes twice a week. “I really like the prices,” she said. “They have store brands there, at better prices.”
Denn freezes Workers Compensation rates Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn announces that the basis for workers compensation rates for most Delaware employers will remain unchanged for the next year, after he rejected a proposed 4.05 percent increase. The rejected increase affects most employers, who are in the regular or “voluntary” workers compensation insurance market. Commissioner Denn said he would allow a 2.7 percent increase in the base calculation used for workers compensation insurance rates for “residual” or assigned risk market for employers who cannot purchase insurance on their own. That is less than the 6.72 percent increase that had been requested for the residual market.
“The cost of workers compensation insurance is a major concern for Delaware businesses, and independent actuarial analysis of the rate application indicated to me that a rate increase is not necessary to maintain the fiscal health of insurers for most policies,” Commissioner Denn said. “I also determined based on the analysis that the rate increase for the residual market could be about two-thirds less than proposed.” In 2005, Commissioner Denn reduced the increases requested by DCRB by 20 percent. And the allowed increase in 2005 was about half the previous year’s increase, before Commissioner Denn took office and revised the review process.
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From tragedy comes hope and a remedy Drug testing in the hands of parents By Bonnie Troxell From one person’s tragedy comes hope for other people. Gianni DeVincent Hayes, Ph.D., wants to make it easier for parents in their vigil to keep their children safe from drug and alcohol usage. Because of her own tragic accident years ago, Hayes believes she can get the word out and offer a means of deterring the problem, starting at home. Hayes has begun a service for parents that provides them with a program which includes a manual and other literature, an alcohol test kit and a 10-panel drug test kit with directions, a help-line number and a list of local resources for treatments. Many parents wonder if their children are drinking or doing drugs. Hayes' inhome kit offers them the opportunity to find out in the privacy of the home, and get results within five minutes. Her company, American Drug Testing Consultants, started as a way to prevent others from going through what she has. Because of her accident years ago, Hayes experienced extensive damage to her face and the top half of her body when her date, who was intoxicated, fell asleep and drove into a telephone pole. Hayes, who was also under the influence, was thrown through the windshield. She has undergone 16 facial reconstructive surgeries and has vowed to get the message out to parents and to assist them with the problem. Hayes began her campaign more than 20 years ago by talking about the dangers of drinking, driving and substance abuse to parents, students and to MADD Impact meetings. Now, she has chosen to expand her efforts by offering substance-abuse-testing to parents, lawyers, law enforcement, treatment counselors, schools, churches, sports teams, and community organizations. Hayes reports that 54 per cent of all high school students will have used illegal drugs by the time they become seniors and that one in five employees is under the influence of alcohol at work — others seriously using drugs — which costs the em-
Gianni DeVincent Hayes, Ph.D., wants to make it easier for parents in their vigil to keep their children safe from drug and alcohol usage.
ployer more than $11,500 per each employee per year. Affiliated with Quest Diagnostics, a medical lab, she also works with companies to implement a drug testing program by providing a work drug/alcohol policy, orientation and education, testing, and connections to treatment centers for employees who test positive. Her inexpensive home tests-kits are certified as 99.9 percent accurate. The test kits are FDA approved, private and certified. Hayes is a certified specimen collector. Her company's kits consist of testing materials for 10 drugs and alcohol, instruc-
Blades named top agent Kathy Farnell, Broker of Callaway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate recently announced the firm's top producer for November 2006. Beverly Blades ranked first in listings obtained for the month and was also the top selling agent for the same period.
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To fight holiday stress, have regular doses of kale Rushing, hustling and bustling…these descriptive words are mentioned often during the season. Peace seems to be something we wish for for everyone else while we hustle to get all the decorations up and the tree trimmed and bustle here and there looking for that perfect gift. Eating healthy takes a back seat when we’re in this holiday dither. It’s no wonder that everyone seems to catch a cold in Deagainst skin diseases, and lutein, which cember. protects the eyes. Broccoli doesn’t even But you can help to ward off illness come close. with greens. Not the kind in your garland Kale’s vitamin content is astounding. but the kind from the garden. One cup of raw kale Rachel Levin of contains 15 percent The Food Paper of the recommended Kale’s vitamin content is aswrites, “There is a amount of daily caldistinctive crop of tounding. One cup of raw kale cium and B6, 40 greens that endures, of the magwith leaves unfurling contains 15 percent of the recom- percent nesium, 180 percent like emerald pettiof the Vitamin A, mended amount of daily calcium coats beneath snowy 200 percent of the white skirts.” This and B6, 40 percent of the magneVitamin C and 1,020 poetry is reserved percent of the Vitafor those hardy Brassium, 180 percent of the Vitamin min K. It has been sicas. shown to reduce the A, 200 percent of the Vitamin C Sounds like a risk of breast, ovaricrime family from an, prostate and and 1,020 percent of the “The Sopranos,” but colon cancers. they’re actually a vaVitamin K. To get kale’s full riety of cruciferous benefits, you should vegetables including eat three to five kale, collards, arugula and bok choy. servings a week. But any amount is a These are cancer-fighting, vitaminhealthy plus. packed greens that get sweeter as the temThis absolutely wonderful vegetableperature plummets. kale soup is a perfect antidote for holiday Of these, kale is the most impressive. stress. It freezes well, so double the recipe It’s rich in beta–carotene, which protects
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Aggressive driving is cause of all deadly crashes since Thanksgiving Six people have been killed in traffic crashes since Thanksgiving Day and Delaware Office of Highway Safety officials are urging motorists to take additional precautions to drive safely in the coming weeks. The six people died in five traffic crashes, with one of the crashes resulting in two fatalities. In each of the five crashes, aggressive driving behaviors were listed as predominant contributing factors. These factors include speed, failing to grant the right of way, red light violations and driving over the center line. Four of the people who were killed were drivers of motor vehicles, one was a passenger and one was a pedestrian. “Sadly, the majority of these crashes could have been prevented. We ask all drivers in the coming weeks to slow down and drive defensively to prevent even further loss of life,” said Andrea Summers, community relations officer for OHS. Summers offered these safely tips: Before you leave the house to do holiday shopping for gifts, food, or party supplies, make a list of the items you need and map out your shopping route. This will reduce the chance that you will miss a turn or forget an item and make a quick lane change or turn around without checking for surrounding traffic. Avoid talking on your cell phone. Regardless of whether it is hand-held or hands free, it is the conversation itself that
Factors in five crashes include speeding, failing to grant the right of way, red light violations and driving over the center line. is distracting. Wait until you have reached your destination to return calls. Use caution when approaching and entering intersections. While you may have a green light to go, take an extra second to look left and right to make sure that opposing traffic is truly stopped or that no one is approaching the intersection from the other direction too fast. Watch your speed. Driving more slowly, especially in city traffic and around shopping centers, will allow you to react more quickly and efficiently to the actions of other motorists. Wear your seat belt as required by state law. Seat belt use reduces your chance of death or serious injury by nearly 50 percent. Never drive a vehicle after drinking alcohol. Call a cab or a sober friend for a ride instead. Better yet, plan ahead and designate a sober driver before going out.
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Caroling on the Circle helps feed the needy Sussex Countians kicked off the holidays donating an estimated 27,000 canned goods and other non-perishable food items at the annual Caroling on The Circle in downtown Georgetown on Dec. 4. Several hundred people braved freezing temperatures to sing Spanish and traditional Christmas carols, all the while helping the needy with donations of canned goods. This year’s tally is up from at least the last two years. More than 21,000 food items were collected in 2005, and 22,000 were collected in 2004. “We’re tremendously pleased with the outpouring of support from the community,” said County Administrator David B.
Children sing Spanish Christmas carols in downtown Georgetown at the annual Caroling on the Circle.
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Members of the El Centro Cultural group perform “Feliz Navidad” during the 23rd annual Caroling on The Circle in Georgetown.
New CHEER center is coming to Greenwood CHEER has announced its intention to construct a new Center in Greenwood on property adjacent to the current Center. Over the last few years CHEER has moved its program into new facilities constructed in Lewes, Long Neck, and Ocean View. The new building in Greenwood will continue CHEER's efforts to better meet the needs of the increasing number of adults 50+. The proposed new Center will measure approximately 5300 square feet - significantly larger than the current building. It will house a large multi-purpose room that can be easily divided, a full commercial kitchen, offices, a small conference room, and a well- equipped fitness center. The larger building will allow CHEER to have a more varied daily program. The fitness center will be available to adults 50+ for a nominal monthly fee. The building will also be available for rental and use by community groups of all kinds, regardless of age, thus making it a valuable resource for the whole community.
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Health Spread some safe practices this holiday season By Dr. Anthony Policastro I like to remind everyone annually about winter safety. There are a number of things to think about as you prepare to travel this holiday season. The first one deals with holiday travel. Many of us will soon visit our relatives. We should prepare for cold weather traveling. Cars can break down. When that happens in the winter, we need to be ready. You should check your wintertime car accessories. The first thing that you should ensure is warmth. A car that is stuck in the cold may lose its heater. You should have the appropriate amount of warm clothes and blankets available until help arrives. People sometimes do not bring a coat with them. They figure they are going straight from the house to the car so they do not need a coat. They do not expect to get stranded somewhere in the cold. You should dress appropriate for the weather. The second requirement is to have the right emergency equipment. Some of this takes the form of car accessories. This may be a window scraper, snow tires or proper coolant in the radiator. The rest is in the form of items for breakdowns. Flashlights are important. Warning flares or reflectors are useful. A shovel for snow is a good idea. Most people forget this one. A shovel that can also dig up dirt to put under the tires is even more useful. Whenever you travel, you should think about what you would need if you broke down. Once you do that, make sure you stock your car accordingly. Another auto related item is drinking and driving. Alcohol related car accidents increase significantly during the holiday season. If you are driving, don’t drink. If you are drinking, don’t drive. You also should remember to drive defensively. The other guy may not listen to these rules. If someone is driving like an idiot, he probably is drunk. Do not try to challenge him. Some of our relatives live at great distances. We may drive too far. This could make us tired. Do not drive when you are tired. Make sure you are well rested when
Public Health report on E. coli Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) provides the following update on investigations of possible E. coli cases associated with Taco Bell restaurants, and food safety actions taken with the 15 restaurant locations in Delaware. There were two confirmed cases and a few suspect cases in New Castle County. Tests performed by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory on food samples from the Taco Bell at 4302 Kirkwood Highway were found negative today for E. coli. Foods included lettuce, tomato, cilantro, green onions, cheese and salsa. Only the Taco Bell restaurants at 379 East Chestnut Hill Plaza and 3902 Concord Pike remain closed pending completion of the following four interven-
Whenever you travel, you should think about what you would need if you broke down. Once you do that, make sure you stock your car accordingly. you drive. Pull over if you become tired. One rule to follow is that you should not spend more than 12 hours per day driving. If you are going farther than that, you should allow more time. A lot of us have a tendency to speed. This is especially true on long trips. Speeding increases our risk for accidents. An important question to ask yourself is what does speeding actually accomplish. I drive home on River Road. I frequently have people pass me. There is only about a mile to the Woodland Ferry. The road ends there. If I am doing 40 mph, It will take me 90 seconds to get there. If they do 60 mph, they get there in 60 seconds. I wonder what they do with the extra 30 seconds they save. Even if I was traveling for 3 hours, it would make little difference. Someone going 10 mph faster than I would get there 30 minutes sooner. I wonder how productive that extra 30 minutes would be when he/she arrives. Whatever it is will not be worth the risk they have of getting in an accident from speeding. Even staying home can be dangerous. Christmas tree fires can occur. If we decide upon a live tree, we should be careful. Cut off the base so the tree can take water in more effectively. Make sure the tree stays moist. Be careful about leaving lights too long so the tree does not get too hot. This is especially true when it starts to dry out. Do not put candles or open flames near the tree. Do not put your tree up near the fireplace. The number of house fires from candles tions and test results on employee stool cultures. - Clean and sanitize the entire facility. - Discard and resupply foods currently on the restaurant premises. - Collect stool samples from all food workers for testing for E. coli 0157. Any symptomatic workers or culture-positive workers must not work until their labs tests are negative for E. coli. These laboratory results will be available at the end of the week. Symptomatic workers without a positive culture will be able to work in a non-food handling capacity, consistent with DPH and FDA code. - Provide enhanced training in proper food handling and hygiene to food workers.
has been increasingly rapidly now that candles are in vogue. Do not place candles by anything flammable. Do not place them where they can be easily tipped over. Do not leave candles burning when away from the house for a period of time. Christmas plants are beautiful. They are also dangerous. Keep them away from young children. Holly, mistletoe and poinsettias are all poisonous. They all cause vomiting and diarrhea when eaten. Holly berries cause narcotic overdose symptoms. Mistletoe berries produce a digitalis poisoning. Poinsettia sap can irritate the skin. A third area of holiday safety considerations is gift giving. Safety gifts are a great idea. The best example is a bicycle helmet. Now that this is a law, it makes the ideal Christmas present. Many pairs of inline skates will be under the tree this year. It makes sense to also give the appropriate padding equipment. Studies have shown that the injury rate decreases with this equipment. It is important. There are also some gifts that are bad ideas. One of these is the trampoline. The American Academy of Pediatrics has proposed that they be banned. They serve little exercise value. They are very dangerous. Paralysis from neck injury is com-
mon. Even trained athletes suffer these injuries. Untrained children are even more likely to be injured. My recommendation is to scratch it off your gift list. Another concern is buying an item that a child is not old enough to use. We do not allow children to drive cars until they are 16 years old. This is based more on intellectual abilities than physical abilities. We should use the same logic for other dangerous gifts. Pellet guns and all terrain vehicles probably should only be given to a child who is mature intellectually. Age alone should not be the sole criterion. After a child gets seriously injured from one of these items, it will be too late to think about it. Many gifts come with instruction booklets. Most of these booklets have a section that lists safety instructions. The book will tell you to read that first. It is a good idea to do so. The Christmas holidays are made to spread joy and peace. We need to spread safety as well. Only if you are alive and healthy can you be joyful and peaceful as well. Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical director at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.
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Reviving the Family Meal the year around by John Hollis Director, Community Relations Nemours Health and Prevention Services
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Families gathered round the din- There are so many benefits to family meals, inner table is part of the holiday tradition for many of us. But it cluding healthier eating, shouldn't take a Thanksgiving or portion control, modeling Christmas celebration to get your eating behaviors and family together for a meal. The fact is that we don't seem to manners, conversation be able to get together for family and family connection... meals as often as we used to. Why is that the case and what are we families do better in school, have fewer missing when we skip family meals? emotional health problems, and exhibit Families are so busy these days and fewer risk-taking behaviors than their fast food and take out food is available peers who do not. everywhere you turn. It's often easier to One way to get kids of all ages to the grab and go than to cook a family meal. table is to involve them in planning and But a family dinner doesn't have to be preparing healthy elaborate. It can be soup and a sandwich, meals. In addition, setting the table and quesadillas, breakfast for dinner. cleaning up afterwards can become part of There are so many benefits to family their routine - one of the things they do to meals, including healthier eating, portion contribute to the family. You can also add control, modeling eating behaviors and a little fun to your family meal and make manners, conversation and family connec- it something children look forward to. tion - it's all good. Make up family trivia games. Kids in families who eat meals together Have kids ask: What is my favorite frequently usually eat healthier diets, class and who are my two favorite teachsnack less, drink more milk and less soda, ers? while parents guess. and eat when they are hungry, all imporThen turn the tables and see if kids can tant factors in maintaining a healthy answer when parents ask: Where was I weight. born? or what is our wedding anniverIt may be easier to have family meals sary? together when the kids are young - but One final reminder: Turn the TV off what about when they're teenagers? during dinner. The television is not a Experts say that routines are just as im- member of your family! portant for adolescents; family meals proFocus on each other as you enjoy a vide a great opportunity for connection healthy, balanced meal. It is the simple and conversation. things you do together that become part of There are also some studies suggesting the fabric of your family and what your that kids who eat regular meals with their children remember most fondly.
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Health Bulletins Delaware's Veterans Home is dedicated Gov. Ruth Ann Minner joined state legislators, local officials and state veterans Dec. 7 to dedicate Delaware's first veterans home, which will house up to 150 veterans when it opens to residents in the spring. "I am very pleased to be a part of the dedication ceremony for Delaware's first veterans home, which demonstrates our commitment to our veterans, who have endured tremendous sacrifices for us and our nation," Gov. Minner said. "Despite tight economic times, we worked diligently to make this project a reality-something no other Governor or General Assembly had done before." Today's ceremony included a performance by the Milford Community Band, remarks from state, local and federal officials and the presentation of a time capsule to be opened in 2106. The $29 million facility is funded by the state and federal governments and its 100,000-square-foot space is large enough to house 150 beds, with 30 of those reserved specifically for veterans with dementia. The veterans home will have more than 200 state employees once it is fully operational. Gov. Minner and members of the General Assembly appropriated the first-ever money to construct a veterans home in Delaware in 2003. The following year, the Governor signed a bill to speed up the process so the home could be completed a year earlier than originally planned by using a "design-build" process that allowed initial site work to begin before the final design was complete. "I look forward to the first residents coming to stay at our veterans home," Gov. Minner said. "This is a very important project that would not have been possible without the help of all agencies, organizations and individuals involved. I thank everyone for their dedicated efforts to get this facility running."
Peninsula Home Care staff additions Peninsula Home Care of Seaford is pleased to announce the addition of Holly Cay, RN and Michele Bell to their staff of home health professionals. Holly Cay, RN, has joined Peninsula Home Care as a clinical manager. Cay is responsible for overseeing the field clinical staff and day to day operations of the Seaford branch. A graduate of DTCC School of Nursing, she brings more than 7 years of health care experience including clinical positions in home health care and on Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s cardiac and med surge units. Michele Bell has joined the staff as an account manager, and is responsible for sales and marketing, and services in the community and professional groups as a healthcare resource. Bell, a graduate of Wilmington College, brings over 12 years of healthcare experience in hospital and long-term care settings as an insurance specialist, case manager and social worker. Peninsula Home Care of Seaford provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and comprehensive in home joint replacement, cardiac surgery recovery and diabetes management services to Sussex Countians.
Delaware Healthy Living Expo planned The Delaware Healthy Living Expo, featuring an array of speakers and workshops on issues of family, physical, spiritual, financial, emotional, and intellectual wellness, will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Headlining the workshop programs will be Lisa Whaley, founder and president of Life Work Synergy, LLC. Whaley, who is also an accomplished author, will present “Finding the Off Switch in an Always On World” to give insight to attendees on finding a harmonious balance between work and life. Four additional speakers will follow addressing healing, selfsabotage, positive attitudes, and exercise. The day also features several exhibitors, providing attendees with products, services and knowledge which support health, harmony and spiritual awareness and enhance overall quality of life issues. Admission to the Expo is $7. A special luncheon package is also available for $17. You may preregister online at www.lifetimeexpos.com/holisticapp.html. For more information, visit www.lifetimeexpos.com or call 215-968-4593.
Look Good… Feel Better program Look Good… Feel Better, a program designed to help women over come the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment, will hold its next session on Monday, Dec.18 from 1-3 p.m. at The Wellness Community Sussex facility at 19633 Blue Bird Ln, Ste. 5, Rehoboth Beach. Classes are taught by professional cosmetologists and are open to all women undergoing cancer treatment. Classes are free but you must register by calling The Wellness Community-Delaware at 2271155.
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Education Sussex Tech drill team wins awards in SHS meet Sussex Tech JROTC drill team participated in the 2006 Ryan Long Memorial Drill Meet at Seaford High School on Nov. 11. Nine schools competed in both varsity and first year cadet contests with some teams traveling from as far as New York and Pennsylvania. Led by Cadet Staff Sergeant Lori Simmons, the Sussex Tech team won second place in the exhibition platoon drill. The Ravens’ varsity team also won third place in the varsity uniform inspection competition. Two Sussex Tech varsity drill team members, Lori Simmons and Steve Mallamo, won personal awards for being among the remaining top nine cadets when they participated in a mass (150 cadets) “knockout drill.” After responding to a barrage of rapidly delivered drill commands, these two cadets were among the remaining nine who had correctly performed each command. The first-year cadets were led by Hannah Yelverton to secure second place in the first year cadet unarmed squad drill. Squad members include Yelverton (drill leader), Anna Dill, Skyler Bowden, Alexis Turzani, Maribel Perez and Ralph Day. Participating in the first year cadet inspection were Yelverton, Alexis Turzani, Maribel Perez, Cameron Faulkner and Ralph Day. Sussex Tech’s JROTC color guard consists of Christina Morrill, Justin Rider, Lori Simmons, Calvin Yelverton (team commander) and Ralph Romer.
WINTER CONCERT - The North Laurel fourth-grade chorus under the direction of Kimberly McManus put on a Winter Concert for the community on Dec. 7, at the school. Photo by Pat Murphy.
Parents can get help with financial aid forms American Education Services and the Delaware Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators will once again offer Financial Aid Nights, a statewide program beginning in December and designed to provide college-bound students and their parents with information and free assistance in applying for financial aid. In these sessions, students and parents will learn about applying for both needbased and merit-based aid. Federal, state and institutional programs, including grants, scholarships, work-study and loans, will be discussed. Financial aid representatives will also talk about filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, explain how colleges determine financial need and explain the role of the college financial aid office. Financial Aid Nights are open to the public and are free of charge. They will be held in the theater at Delaware Tech, Owens Campus, Georgetown, at 7 p.m. on
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Four parcels of surplus land to be sold by town By Tony E. Windsor The town of Laurel has designated four parcels of land as “surplus property,” and plans to put them on the auction block. During the Monday, Dec. 4, meeting of the Laurel Town Council, Mayor John Shwed said that certified letters were sent out to property owners whose property adjoins the surplus parcels, offering the property owners the first chance to buy. Among the properties that will be sold is the lot at105 East 8th Street. The only nearby property owners who responded that they would like to purchase the property were Randy and Ann Lee, who will now be given the opportunity to purchase the surplus piece of land. Randy Lee is a member of the town council. In voting to
accept the sale of the property to the Lees, he abstained from voting. Two property owners living near a surplus property located between 411 and 415 West 6th Street expressed interest in purchasing it. They will now move into a sealed bid process to determine who will purchase the parcel. Because no property owners residing near two surplus properties along W. 6th Street and 7th Street responded to the letters, the two remaining properties will be offered for sale to the general public. One of the properties is located between 522 and 526 7th Street and the other is located between 421 and 425 W. 6th Street. The town will move forward with advertising the sale of the two surplus properties and entertaining bids for purchase.
Senior center announces events The Laurel Senior Center has planned the following activities: Friday, Dec. 15 - 10 a.m., members of the Bridgeville Senior Center will visit. Monday, Dec. 18 - 10 a.m., a seminar on hard wired smoke detectors; 12:30 p.m., Christmas video. Tuesday, Dec. 19 - 9 a.m., exercise; 9 a.m., blood pressure checks; 9:30 a.m., trip to Wal-Mart; 12:30 p.m., Christmas video. Wednesday, Dec. 20 - 10:30 a.m.,
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DDA announces winner in White House Egg Contest On Sunday, Dec. 3, Dover Mall shoppers were given an opportunity to vote for a winning egg in the Delaware White House Decorated Egg Contest. Forty-two decorated eggs were on display, many of which were done by local students. The winning egg was decorated by Susan Monahan of Dover. Second and third places went to Alice Reed of Milford and Whitney Wood of Camden respectively. Monahan’s winning egg will be displayed in the 2007 Easter Egg Collection at the White House. She will be invited to the White House to accompany the Delaware egg. Also, the artist will create an exact duplicate of the winning egg and present it to the Governor of Delaware after the White House display has been set up in Washington, D. C. Eggs had to meet the following criteria: Each egg was to be decorated to represent some special feature of the state. A local (Delaware) artist, amateur or professional, was to decorate the egg. An artist could submit only one decorated egg. Only large chicken eggs were to be used with contents removed. Eggs were to be freestanding, without a base or stand. The small end of the egg
The winning egg was decorated by Susan Monahan of Dover.
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Quince, quiche — who can tell with a scented candle? “That pot pourri is going to have to go.” And so, the Christmas YNN ARKS celebration at the Parks household was under way. I have never understood The pot pourri that was at issue the attraction for candles was lying on a bedside table. Even though it was still encased in the that smell like food: butter plastic bag in which it was packcookie, for example, or aged when I bought it, its aroma— blueberry pie. What bitter some would say odor, fumes teases for the food even—was emanating throughout aficionado. the bedroom. “Do you smell something?” my ping. We came across a display of candles, husband had asked me earlier. “It smells the scents of which were delicate and like chlorine. Or cleanser of some sort.” pleasing. She decided to purchase one for I held the plastic bag in front of his a friend, and took it to the counter to pay nose. “Is this what you smell?” “Brandywine Bayberries,” he read from for it. While standing there, she and the store the bag’s label. “Smells more like gas staclerk got to talking about the various tion bathroom.” scents in which the candles are available. I am not typically a fan of pot pourri “This one smells good,” she said, pointing and other artificial scents, preferring our to a candle the man had burning on his home to smell like the real thing. But I desk. was taken in by Brandywine Bayberries, “Hmmm, summer quiche,” she added, which promised to be a “special blend of natural herbs and spices gathered from the reading from the candle’s label. “That’s summer quince,” he corrected Brandywine Valley area.” I thought perher. haps it would smell simply of the leaves She was very embarrassed. But in the and flowers that it contained; I should world of artificially-scented candles, a have known that there would be some chemical enhancement. How many spices, quiche can smell like a quince, pine can smell like bayberry, Christmas Eve can after all, grow in Pennsylvania’s Brandysmell like Christmas Morning. wine Valley? As for the Brandywine Bayberries pot I also stay away from scented candles, pourri, I am debating what to do with it. I as they make me cough. And I have never hate to throw it away, wasting the $2.25 I understood the attraction for candles that spent on it (and perhaps this is a lesson in smell like food: butter cookie, for exambeing cheap). Maybe I will put it in the ple, or blueberry pie. What bitter teases laundry room, where the strong smell of for the food aficionado. cleanser won’t be so unexpected. Long ago, when my husband was Wherever it goes, it will be separated working long days with a drilling crew, he woke me up after returning home late at from the wonderful natural aromas of the night to ask me where whatever I had season: the December cold, our Christmas baked was. He could smell the cinnamon, tree, the food and drink we will enjoy. he said, but couldn’t find the treat. I had to And then there is the smell of exciteconfess that the smell was coming from a ment, at reunions with people too long small scented broom that I had added to away from home and, even when our offour kitchen décor that day. spring are 21 and 25, at presents under the He settled for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And the broom shortly after tree. Manufacturers haven’t invented the went in the garbage. chemical odor that can come close to capRecently, my sister and I were shopturing that.
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✳ DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2006
Block grants available to help residents fix up homes By Tony E. Windsor Once again, representatives from the Sussex County Community Development and Housing Office appeared before Laurel town officials in an effort to promote a service that helps provide funds for housing rehabilitation. Housing Office representative Brad Whaley, who explained the annual Community Development Block Grant process, said that through the service the county can offer funding and do the actual application work on behalf of the town. The funds come to the county from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In making his presentation, Whaley said that the Community Development Block Grant project has been well received in Laurel. Even though the grants are designed for either housing rehabilitation or infrastructure repair and replacement projects, Whaley said thus far the funds received by Laurel have been earmarked for housing rehab only. The town actually received one of the single highest community grant awards last year when it got $175,000 in housing rehabilitation funds. There is a down side to that, though: Whaley said the fact that Laurel has been so successful in gaining CDBG funds has resulted in a backlog of projects due to the high number of applicants. Currently, he said, Laurel has 45 homeowners waiting for housing rehabilitation funds from previous grant years. The majority of these waiting projects involve general housing repairs and many deal with roof repairs and replacement. Though there is a backlog, Whaley said that people should not be discouraged from seeking the funds. In the 16 years that Laurel has been involved in the Community Development Block Grant program, more than $962,000 has been awarded for housing rehabilitation projects. Through the grants, 90 homes have been rehabilitated. This year Whaley said there will be $2
million in CDBG funds allocated to citizens in Kent and Sussex counties. The average amount awarded for rehabilitation work per home is around $15,000. "We do all the work in making application and follow-up administration of the funds," Whaley said. "This is a service we offer communities. It is like a bank loan without payments." To be eligible for CDBG funds, a resident must be a Sussex County property owner and a permanent resident of the county. The homeowner must be otherwise unable to make the necessary improvements or secure the credit necessary from other sources. All taxes must be current and the home must be insured or insurable. Recipients are required to sign a noninterest-bearing lien. Whaley said the lien requirement sometimes causes some people to be discouraged from getting involved in the process. This should not be reason for concern, however, because the lien is simply a way to help assure that people getting the funds do not turn around and sell the property without performing the improvements for which the funds were allocated, Whaley said. Recipients under 62 years of age are required to sign a 10-year prorated lien. Each year, 10 percent of the lien is taken off until the lien period is satisfied. For recipients 62 or older, the lien period is five years and 20 percent is taken off each year. Income requirements are also a consideration in the grant process. A family of one can make no more than $30,850. A family of two can make no more than $35,200. The income guidelines are adjusted up to a family of eight, which is unable to make more than $58,200 per year. Information about the CDBG program can be accessed by contacting the Sussex County Community Development and Housing Division at 302-855-7777. Information is also available at Laurel Town Hall.
REIGNING SISTERS - Sisters Ashley and Kelsey Willey of Laurel have both claimed pageant titles recently. On March 18, Kelsey, right, was crowned Miss Chesapeake at a pageant in Laurel. She also brought home the Spirit award. On Nov. 18, Ashley and Kelsey both participated in the Miss Delmarva pageant in Laurel. Ashley was crowned Miss Delmarva and Kelsey won the Spirit and the All-Star awards. Kelsey is the daughter of Kenny and Kelly Willey. Ashley is the daughter of Kenny and Kelly Willey and Debbie Willey.
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after living in Washington, D.C. “It is crazy that something this massive will succeed,” she said. “Obviously, this is not going to be the end of it,” Whaley added. “If this goes through, it will create a lot of big intersections, and big intersections mean more commercialism.” Smith urged members of the audience to tell other people about the Discovery Project. “We all know five people who would be concerned about this project,” she said. “But where are they? I want to encourage you to expand the value of your organization by increasing its numbers. The town council simply is not listening to us. Our strength will be in numbers.” Standing along one wall of the Grange Hall were a string of yellow yard signs that read, “We are SCOLDM supporters.” Whaley encouraged people at the meeting to put the signs in their yards and to wear the group’s black and white sweatshirts
with “SCOLDM” written across them. “Tell as many people as you can about us,” he said. Last week, in addition to the Discovery Project property, the town council also voted unanimously in favor of annexation of the Car Store property on U.S. 13. Final OK of that annexation would mean that the Discovery Project property is contiguous to town property, making it available for annexation. Second readings on both the Car Store property annexation and the Discovery Project property annexation are set for the Jan. 8 town council meeting. Discussion of rezoning of the Discovery Project property is set for the town council’s upcoming meeting on Dec. 18. Developers are asking that the property be zoned as a Large Parcel Development Overlay District, which would allow all the facets of the project proposed by the developers. Also up for discussion during that meeting are the two dozen conditions
placed on the development by the town’s planning and zoning commission. Developer Bobby Horsey told the town council at last week’s meeting that he objected to about 15 of those conditions. If the first reading of the zoning change is approved at the Dec. 18 meeting, the second and final reading could be approved 30 days later. “These decisions are being made entirely by the town council and mayor,” Culver said. “There are seven individuals making a decision that will have a lot of effect on a lot of people. Unfortunately, those people are people who don’t have any say.” Culver told the gathering that his main concerns are Laurel’s inexperience in dealing with such a large development, and the haste with which the council is OK’ing the project. “The town of Laurel has never had to deal with anything like this, and we feel that they are rushing into it,” he said. “If you are going to do something like this, you want it to be done right.”
‘Obviously, this is not going to be the end of it. If this goes through, it will create a lot of big intersections, and big intersections mean more commercialism.’ W. D. Whaley SCOLDM
Mayor John Shwed said Tuesday morning that the town is working “very closely” with engineering firm George, Miles and Buhr to ensure that the project is done correctly. “This is a very competent engineering firm and we have a high degree of confidence in them,” he said. He added that the town has “given a lot of thought” to the project. “We agree that we want to do it right,” he said. “We will get whatever information we need to build a quality development there or any place else around our community.”
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Taxpayers warned of email scams claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is cautioning taxpayers during this holiday season to be on the lookout for emails claiming to be from the IRS luring individuals into disclosing personal information. These emails are bogus and are not from the tax agency. “The IRS does not send out unsolicited e-mails asking for personal information,” said IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson. “These scams encourage recipients to provide information used to steal the taxpayer’s identity,” said IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. “The IRS never asks people for their PIN numbers, passwords or similar secret access information related to their credit card, bank or other financial accounts.” “Taxpayers are busy during the holiday season and might be tempted by these schemes for additional spending money,” Semanick said. “We encourage anyone who receives such an email not to respond to it and put their personal identity at risk.” Tricking consumers into disclosing their personal and financial information, such as secret access data or credit card or bank account numbers, is fraudulent activity which can result in identity theft. Such schemes perpetrated through the Internet are called “phishing” for information. The information fraudulently obtained is then used to steal the taxpayer’s identity and financial assets. Typically, identity thieves use someone’s personal data to empty the victim’s financial accounts, run up charges on the victim’s existing credit cards, apply for new loans, credit cards, services or benefits in the victim’s name and even file fraudulent tax returns.
State provides business license renewals online With 2006 business licenses expiring at the end of December, the Delaware Division of Revenue has started mailing business license renewal notices and is preparing for an increase in online renewals. Currently, any business whose current Delaware business license expires this December may opt to renew their 2007 business license online. This year over 3,800 businesses took advantage of this convenient service. To renew a Delaware business license online, licensees can visit www.delaware.gov and select “Renew 2007 Business License” under Services. License fees can be paid using a credit or debit card. Businesses who renew online can print a license directly from their computer that substitutes as a valid license until the permanent license is mailed. Any business renewing a license this year may also elect a three-year business license that decreases future paperwork and mitigates the impact from failing to renew a license for the next two years.
The IRS also has established an electronic mailbox for taxpayers to send information about suspicious e-mails they receive which claim to come from the IRS. Taxpayers should send the information to: phishing@irs.gov. Instructions on how to properly submit one of these communications to the IRS may be found on the IRS.gov website in the article entitled “How to Protect Yourself from Suspicious E-Mails.” Following these instructions helps ensure that the bogus e-mails relayed by taxpayers retain critical elements found in the original e-mail. The IRS can use the information, URLs and links in the bogus emails to trace the hosting websites and alert authorities to help shut down these fraudulent sites. For information on identity theft prevention and victim assistance in relation to tax administration, visit the IRS Identity Theft Web page which can be found on IRS.gov. Enter the term "identity theft" in the search box in the upper right hand corner. For schemes other than phishing, please report the fraudulent misuse of the IRS name, logo, forms or other IRS property by calling the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration’s hotline at 800-366-4484.
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Santa for Seniors effort wrapping up Volunteers are shown wrapping gifts which were donated as part of the Be a Santa to a Senior program which was organized by the Home Instead Senior Care office. The event took place last Saturday at the Genesis/Seaford Center in Seaford. At left, Bonnie Dempsey of Harrison Senior Living reaches into a bag for another gift to wrap during the community gift wrapping and delivery event for seniors last Saturday in Seaford. Below, volunteers work to complete the task. Photos by David Elliott
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Community Bulletin Board Seaford toys and food drive
Holidays Seaford Kiwanis Santa House The Kiwanis club of Seaford will again this year be sponsoring Santa’s House. Santa will be located at the Seaford Village Shopping Center next to Sears. The following will be the hours that Santa will be at his house: Friday, Dec. 15, 5-7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 16, 5-7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 17, 4-6 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 18, 5-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 19, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 20; 5-7 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 21, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 5-7 p.m. Santa’s House will also be a collection site for the Community Food Closet and toys for associated charities.
Broadcreek Realty Toys for Tots Broadcreek Realty and the U.S. Marine Corps invites the public to participate in making a child’s holiday bright. Simply collect new, unwrapped, non-violent gifts and they will be distributed to underprivileged children in Sussex County. Toys for Tots is a nationwide campaign dedicated to providing gifts for children in need, and giving them a more memorable holiday experience. Drop off gifts at the Broadcreek Realty office located one mile north of Wal-Mart on Rt. 13 (southbound lane), in Seaford or call 629-5575.
Holidays Decorations Kenna Nethken and Cheryl Webster, owners of Cut'Em Up Tree Care of Delaware, certainly have holiday spirit. Many people in the greater Seaford area know that for the last several years they have decorated their home and office for the holiday season, and each year they have added more decorations. This year, for the first time, they have created a drive through display, and invite the greater Seaford community to drop by. The display will be open every night from 6-9 p.m. weather permitting. Mr. Nethken and Ms. Webster are placing a donation box at the end of the drive-through and all money received will be given to the Seaford Kiwanis. Nethken is a past president of the Seaford Kiwanis and believes the services they provide for area children are vital to the community. To view the holiday display, travel west on Middleford Road (towards Georgetown) to Stop sign. Turn left and Cut'Em Up Tree Care's display is on the left. You can't miss it. This years drive-through holiday display will run through the New Year.
New Year's Day Breakfast New Year's Day Breakfast at the American Legion Post 19, Laurel, serving from 8 -11 a.m. Menu: Chipped beef on toast, sausage, bacon, scrapple, scrambled eggs, home fries, toast, coffee and juice. Price is
Nanticoke Auxiliary Winter Dance ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary Winter Gala committee has begun preparations for the annual dinner dance event to be held January 27, 2007 at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. This year’s 1930s theme, “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” will feature Art Deco decorations in a Grand Ballroom. Those attending will enjoy elegant food followed by the music of Encore while they whirl across the dance floor. Dust off your spats and top hats and put on your pearls and enjoy this memorable evening. Linda Robertson is the chairperson for the annual gala event. She is assisted by Bonnie Allen, Patty Burk, Sharon Mears, Janet Hubbard, Judi Thoroughgood and Jenny Werner. Proceeds from the event will be part of the auxiliary’s annual donation to Nanticoke Health Services. More details about “Puttin’ on the Glitz” can be obtained by calling the Nanticoke Health Services Volunteer Office at 629-6611, ext. 2301. $6 per person, age 6 and under are free. Service personnel on active duty are invited to share breakfast for free. Call the post. Muse sign up at the Legion Home and pick up tickets. Cut off date is Tuesday, Dec. 26.
Breakfast with Santa The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4961 on Middleford Road in Seaford is having a special All-You-Can-Eat breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Post. Santa will hand out gifts to all children. The breakfast, held from 8 to 11 a.m., includes meats, eggs cooked to order, pancakes, toast, coffee and juice. The cost is $6 for adults, and children are free. This event is now smoke free so come enjoy the breakfast and have fun with Santa.
Santa visiting Delmar Fire Dept. Santa will be at the Delmar Fire Department, Grove Street and Bi-State Boulevard, on Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 18; Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., on Dec. 20; Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m., Dec. 16 and 23. Have lunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 16, noon to 2 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be served.
Seaford Blades Associated Charities are receiving donations of unwrapped new toys and nonperishable food items to be used locally. Please have in by Dec. 16. Items can be dropped off at the following locations: Morning Star Publications, 628 W. Stein Highway; Custom Flooring, 624 W. Stein Highway; The Leader and State Register office, 302 A. Stein Highway; Burton Bros, 407 High St.; Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, Virginia Avenue; Peninsula Chiropractic Center, 26685 Sussex Highway. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Seaford Blades Associated Charities, 723 Washington Ave., Seaford, DE 19973.
Regional Builders Toys for Tots Regional builders, Inc. has begun its annual toy collection drive for the Toys for Tots program. This program, conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, collects and distributes toys to needy children in the community. To participate, you may drop off new, unwrapped toys at Regional Builders, Inc., 300 High St., Seaford. Donations will be accepted on weekdays be-
How to submit items Submit Bulletin Board items by Thursday at noon. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email morningstarpub @ddmg.net or drop off at 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford. Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars. tween the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Dec. 15. You may also make a tax-deductible donation to marine Toys for Tots Foundation, PO Box 1947, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134. Regional Builders appreciates your continued support for this very worthy cause.
Historical Society’s Gift Shop The Seaford Historical Society’s Gift Shop announces that they are selling jewelry made by Cindy Cole. All of her jewelry is made with sterling silver and semi-precious stones. Stop in the Seaford Museum Gift Shop on High Street to see this unique collection of hand-made jewelry.
History of 19th Century Laurel Have you gotten your copy of this most informative book on early Laurel? The
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Community Bulletin Board book would make a wonderful and valued gift for the holidays. The 430+ page book is a reprint written by the late Harold Hancock in the 1980s and is selling for $45 or it can be mailed for an additional $5. To obtain a copy contact any board member or call Linda Justice at 875-4217.
Model Railroad Club open house The 21st Delmarva Model Railroad Club open house Jan. 13, 14, and 20 and 21, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking, 103 East State St., Delmar. Six operating layouts in four different scales. One of the largest club displays in the United States. Refreshments available. White elephant and consignment tables, train set raffle.
Meetings Olde Seaford Block Watch Olde Seaford Block Watch invites you to a covered dish dinner, Monday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the Seaford Police Station. Program: Fun and Games, updates on properties, Drinks and desserts will be furnished. See you at our neighborhood meeting. Call 629-5643 for information or a ride.
Airport meeting The next regular meeting of the Sussex County Airport Committee will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Sussex County Administrative Offices building, 22215 DuPont Highway (West Complex building, Rt. 113), Georgetown, at 10 a.m. If there are any questions, call 855-7770.
Georgetown's AARP Chapter Georgetown's AARP Chapter #5340 will meet Jan. 8 at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown with luncheon at noon. April Willey will be speaking about the Retired Senior Volunteer new programs and initiatives. Cost of the lunch is $13.50 per person. Call Anita Wright at
Festivities planned on MLK Day A prayer breakfast, “Dare to Dream like the King,” is planned for Jan. 15, 2007 at 8 a.m. at the Seaford Country Club. The breakfast, which is a buffet, features keynote speaker, Dr. King Dara Laws, the 2007 Seaford School District Teacher of the Year. Entertainment will be provided by The Good News Tour. Drs. Julius and NaTasha Mullen will receive the Community Recognition Award. Admission is $20 by advance tickets only. In conjunction with the prayer breakfast, the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club will hold a day of activities for young adults from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1 and features 7 Quilts for 7 Sisters as well as crafts, storytellers and entertainment. The day includes a teen summit and youth dance. Lunch is provided and vendors and giveaways are also included. For tickets and information, call 628-1908. (302) 856-6215 for reservations that are needed by Jan. 3. New members are welcome.
Widowed Persons meeting The Seaford Chapter Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 12:15 p.m., at the Golden Corral. Bring canned goods and toys for the associated charities. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.
AARP Board Meeting AARP Chapter #5340 will hold a board
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VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.
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Sunday Breakfast Buffet All-You-Care-To-Eat, served by the Galestown Ruritan Club on the fourth Sunday of each month, October through June, 7-10 a.m., at the Galestown, Md., Community Hall. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 children ages 6-12.
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.
Sandwiches and soup sale Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. This month’s meeting is Thursday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in promoting safe boating and would like to work with men and women who do vessel inspections, safety patrols and teach public safety courses, are welcome to join the Flotilla.
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Preschool children and their parents are invited to a December Holiday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at the Laurel Library. Stories, games, and crafts will be on the menu, plus refreshments! Children in grades K-6 are invited to a Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 4:15 - 5 p.m. Crafts and activities for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa will be featured, and refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required for both programs, which can be done by phone at 875-3184, in person or on our website at www.laurel.lib.de.us.Space is limited, so sign up asap!
Laurel Library announces a variety of new programs Adults in the Western Sussex area are invited to participate in upcoming programs at the Laurel Public Library, starting after the 2006 holiday season. Broadway music, author discussions, Delmarva folklore and researching family histories are all elements of these new offerings. Starting on Fridays in 2007 at 10:30 in the morning and continuing each Friday in January and February, people who love to read are invited to gather weekly in the second floor reading area at Laurel Public Library for a time of informal sharing of books and authors. While not planned as a formal book discussion group, this time will be set aside for eight weeks for book lovers to meet with other readers who share their passion for reading. The meetings will be self generated with topics and format to be decided by the group participants. It is tentatively set to last for one hour but when people who love books get together the length of meetings is anyone’s guess. Also starting on the first Friday of January and continuing on the first Friday of each following month, the Laurel Public Library will be offering a new time for genealogist.
Parents and children from birth to age four are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. Now thru-May 2007. Closed on school holidays. No registration required. Call Anna Scovel at 856-5239 for more information.Seaford Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Ruritan host Ham-Turkey Shoot Ellendale Ruritan will hold its Ham and Turkey Shoot at the Ellendale VFW, Road 607 (1/2 mile south of Rt. 113 and 16 intersection), at 11:30 a.m. each month. This month it will be held Dec. 16 (rain date Dec. 23). Refreshments will be available for sale. For possible cancellation call 422-2948.
Defensive Driving Course Laurel Senior Center AARP 2-day Defensive Driving Course will be on Jan. 8 and 9. Cost is $10. To sign up for the course call 875-2536. Called “First Friday Family History Helpline” this time will be set aside on the first Friday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Staff will be available in the second floor Family History Area to help researcher get started in the process of finding information on their ancestors. While success is not promised each researcher, the process of discovering ancestral ties will be explained as well as an overview of some of the genealogy materials available in the library’s Delaware collection. This would be a good time for beginning genealogist to get some help on how
to get started. A special evening of Broadway music will be presented by Clear Space Productions on Wednesday, January 24, at 7 p.m. in the Carpenter Community Room. Doug Yetter and Ken Skrzesz will provide a program of entertaining and informative musical theatre songs and their impact on America from an historical perspective. On Wednesday, March 28, 2007, noted storyteller Ed Okonowicz will be telling stories and legends from the Delmarva area at the library. Long famous for his engaging style, Okonowicz has been entertaining audiences in the area for more than a decade. Rounding out the library offerings will be the on-going Thursday morning knitting group, informally called the KnitWits. Needle crafters of all sorts are invited to join the group in the second floor reading area at 10:30 each Thursday for an hour of shared interests. More information on these programs can be obtained by contacting Norma Jean Fowler at the Laurel Public Library or by visiting the library website at www.laurel. lib.de.us.
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Photograph Project at Laurel and Bridgeville The Laurel and Bridgeville Public Libraries are now displaying a new exhibit featuring photographs of residents of these communities that have been taken from the collection of the Delaware Public Archives. Known as Hometown Delaware, this new project by the Archives is an effort to identify the individuals in its vast collection of more than 500,000 images. Working with patrons of the Laurel and Bridgeville Public Libraries, the Archives is hoping to identify the community residents in these photographs. Most of the photographs on display date from the 1940s and will include school athletic teams, graduation classes, musical bands, and a variety of other pictures. The exhibit will be on display at the libraries through the end of December. The Hometown Delaware project will continue in different towns throughout the state for the next several years. For more information about the project, call Lori Hatch at the Delaware Public Archives, (302) 744-5067.
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CHURCH BULLETINS Gospel Café Saturday nights Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will hold its Gospel Café every Saturday night, at 6 p.m. Featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry, live Christian music, fellowship and refreshments. Dec. 16 will have Dawn Hopkins, Centenary U.M. Youth Choir presenting I Wish You Jesus" Christmas cantata. On Dec. 23, Hannah Smith, Good News Tour, Jerry Jones, C. Bud Scott, Sierra Spicer, Tull family and many more joins us for the first annual Gospel Café Country Christmas. Dec. 30, New Year's Eve party, featuring Cassandra Abbott. Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us. Everyone is invited to attend. Come as you are. For more information, contact the church office at 875-3983 between 8 a.m. and noon, or Bruce Willey at 875-5539. Psalm: 150 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord."
St Luke's Church brotherhood A Brotherhood of St. Andrew Chapter is being organized at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Seaford. This is the oldest ministry for men of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. Their goal is to promote evangelism and to draw men to Jesus Christ. St. Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and has ties to the Episcopal Church in America through the consecration of America's first Episcopal bishop, Samuel Seabury in Scotland in 1784, the first Episcopal bishop outside of the British Isles. The Seaford Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is being organized by Herb Quick, Jim Crescenzo, and Joe Co-
ladonato and is open to all men in the area. For more information contact Joe Coladonato at 629-5597.
UUMC Cantata scheduled Dec. 17 The Chancel Choir of the Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville (2 North Laws St.) will present their Christmas Cantata, "King of Love", on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. On Dec. 24, Holy Communion will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
All Saints Episcopal Church At the annual meeting that was recently held, the congregation of all Saints voted to go to a year-round 10 a.m. service. The December special services will be Dec. 24, 10 a.m.; Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. There will be a 10 a.m. service on Christmas Day. Lessons and Carols followed by a parish luncheon will be offered on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. Father Custer Ruley of Seaford is the priest at All Saints. Any questions Fr. Ruley, Jr., 810 Lantana Drive, Seaford, DE 19973; phone 629-2817; or Ann Jones, 846-2128.
tumes, singing and choreography it has already proved to be a delightful smash to both young and old alike. With a contemporary approach to the Christmas message, this group reminds us to “celebrate the joy of Christmas” - the joy of family and friends brought together again because of the baby Jesus. “Let There Be Light” is a major must-see event. The host pastor of the church is Bishop Michael Phillips. The church is located on Rt. 13 and Dorothy Road, just three miles north of the Maryland/Delaware state line. Refreshments will be served following the performance. A bicycle will be given away each night. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Come early because seats are limited. For more information, call 875-7824 or 875-3242.
First Baptist Christmas Cantata The public is invited to attend the production of "Born a Savior, Born a King!" a Christmas cantata by John Purifoy, which will be presented by the First Baptist Church Choir on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. The church is located at 543 N. Bradford Street in Seaford. For more information call 6297161 or 629-7299, ext.116.
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Christmas Cantata at Mt. Olivet
The Delmar Church of God of Prophecy is excited to present the Broadway-style musical production “Let There Be Light.” Directed and produced by three-time National Crystal Communicator Award winner, Wendy Craig, the production will premier Dec. 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. with free admission. This is no ordinary “church skit.” With full set design, lighting, make up, cos-
The Chancel Choir of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, High Street, Seaford takes pleasure in announcing their presentation of a Christmas Cantata, "Comfort and Joy," Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. On Sunday, Dec. 24, there will be one morning worship service only at 10. There will be no Sunday School that day. At 6:30 p.m. there will be Family Worship Time and at 9 p.m. there will be a service of
Holy Communion and Candlelight Service. On Sunday, Dec. 31, at 8:30 and 11 a.m., the Gospel Group "Good News Tour" will sing at both services. All are welcome to worship with us.
The Treasure of Jesus The Atlanta Road Alliance Church choir, under the direction of Richard Trice, will present "Wondrous Gift: The Treasure of Jesus," on Friday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. A children's group will also participate in the musical. Much of our Christmas celebration focuses on gift giving. Rediscover a new focus at Christmas time with Deborah CraigClarr and David T. Clydesdale's "Wondrous Gift," a powerful retelling of the Christmas story with classic Christmas songs like "The Little Drummer boy" woven together with newly written songs. The event is free. The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road in Seaford, 1-1/2 miles north of the intersection of Stein Highway and Atlanta Road. For more information call 629-5600 or visit www.atlantaroadcma.org.
Christmas Cantata schedule Christmas Cantata, "He's Still the King of Kings," at the Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 N., Seaford, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
Centenary Christmas Music "Jesus, There's Something About That Name" will be presented by the Centenary UMC Choir on Sunday, Dec. 17, during
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Tina Whaley
“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”
St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm
Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956
875-7873 “A Place to Belong” SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del. Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love
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CHURCH BULLETINS the 11 a.m. worship service. The choir will be accompanied by Karen Tull at the organ, hand bells, and a power point presentation by Cheryl Jones. Join us for this Christmas experience.
Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. Call for details or directions, 875-7998.
Singing by the Wayside
A Latin mass according to the Missal of 1962 is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover. The mass will be celebrated on Dec. 17. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302674-5781.
Singing by the Wayside, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Southern Gospel Concert. Service at 6:30, concert at 8 p.m., at Denton Wesleyan Camp Ground, 424 E. Wesley Circle, Denton, Md. (doors open at 6 p.m.). Talent: Bryan Free & Assurance, Promised Land Quartet, and Garment of Praise. Tickets sold in advance only: Adults $35, children 3-10, $12. For more information and to order tickets call James or Anna Harvey, 410-822-7689.
Laurel Baptist Church Dec. 17
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Making the most of life’s every moment By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
This past weekend some graDuring this Christmas seacious friends of ours gave us a wonderful Christmas gift. They son I know there is too litcombined an Olive Garden gift tle time and too much to card with a day of babysitting our jam in it, but it would do five children so that Diane and I could have the full day out to us well to take a moment Christmas shop and just enjoy. and consider time usage. Those of you who are parents of young children can imagine what a come to apply them as well. wondrous day it was. First, shut off the TV. I used to think Diane and I so seldom get the whole the worst part of the television legacy in day alone that all day long I wanted to this country was filth. I now believe the pinch myself. A romantic lunch with my wife; strolling the aisles without being in a worst crime the TV works on us is the banditry of stealing our time. Play a game, rush or running a child to the bathroom; write a letter, sit on the floor and wrestle listening to Christmas music and fighting with your kids. traffic without annoyance. It was storyA few months ago my children traded book good! the TV for a dog. Since then, their attiAnd do you know what impression tudes have improved, their musicianship kept coming back to me all day long? has launched forward and they play toHow fast time was passing. I kept telling gether better than ever. Good trade! my wife, "I can't believe how quickly this Secondly, I decided to monitor my day is going by." I just wanted time to work hours more carefully. I battle a stop and instead it was flying like an arguilty complex if I am not constantly row. there. Believe me, I have no intention of Time is like that isn't it? Time stands still in the dentist chair and races by when shirking my responsibilities or taking advantage of my job, but in turn I see my you are having a blast. I call it the tyranchildren growing up fast and those mony of time; this sense that life is fleeting ments cannot be redeemed twice. and we'd better make the most of it. Finally, I don't pick on my wife for takThe Bible uses the term that we should ing pictures anymore. We tend to believe "redeem the time." There is an important we will always remember things, but we connotation there. It is as if time is like a don't. We have been taking some time coupon, it has potential for value, but it is only upon its redemption that its full value lately to look back at video we took just five years ago. I can't believe that I forgot is seen. what my kids looked like just that short I have seen too many times in my life time ago. where I didn't redeem the time; I just Treasure your memories while your threw it away. During this Christmas seamind is still good enough to recall them. son I know there is too little time and too And whatever you do, don't get to your much to jam in it, but maybe even before we get to the new year it would do us well death bed and discover you didn't redeem to take a moment and consider time usage. the precious time you were given. So, I will make a few practical suggesThe Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan Church. His views do not necessarily represent the views of tions as they relate to my time usage and the congregation or Wesleyan Church International. You if any are helpful to you, then you're welmay email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org
543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Sunday School ..... 9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00 - 8 p.m.
Messiah’s Vineyard Church Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI
Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org
MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.livingwaterworship.com Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones
Sunday Morning Wed. Bible Study & Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”
YOU ARE INVITED! Come into This Church and Gather in Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson
VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
“A Growing Church For All Ages”
2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13
302-877-0443 410-957-4696
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)
ome! Revelatio e To C n 22 Tim : 17 The Ark s ' t I Seaford Wesleyan Church
Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches
King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant
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Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00
Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer
River of Life Christian Center 17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM
Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio
Food Outreach Emergency Food
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Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector
Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830
Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
Laurel Wesleyan Church
The Gift of His Love
315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458
Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
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OBITUARIES Jessie Lee Thomas , 77 Jessie Lee Thomas of Frankford died Dec. 4, 2006. He was born a son of Glenn and Minnie Brown Griffin. Mr. Thomas was a retired poultry worker. He loved fishing, playing pool, people and was a stranger to no one. He also was a very good cook Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Rosie Bell Thomas, who died in 1993. Mr. Thomas is survived by his children, Clifton Bell and wife Ilene of St. Louis, Mo., Lawyer Hicks and wife Sally of Frankford, Barry Thomas and wife Tawanda of Lincoln, Ronnie Thomas of Smyrna, Rufus Thomas of Laurel, Ulysses Thomas of Frankford, Raymond Thomas of Millsboro, Rosie Coleman and James of Millsboro, Dora Bell Isler and Larry of Frankford, Lorraine Burton and Brian of Millsboro, Beth Morris and husband Larry of Dagsboro, Sandra Mumford of Georgetown, Amanda Purnell and Timothy of Georgetown, Rachel Bivens and Calvin of Roxana; sisters: Annie Fulmore of Baltimore, Md., and Maye Newsome of New York; a sister-in-law, Mary Sue Belle of Selbyville; brother-in-law, Cleveland Belle and wife Mary Francis of Va., Calvin and Shirley Bell of Baltimore, Robert Belle, of Baltimore;. 34 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. His service was on Dec. 9, at Trinity Holiness Church, Frankford, with Pastor Larry Morris officiating. Interment was in Zoar Golden Acres, Bishopville, Md. Arrangements were handled by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed to Watson Funeral Home Delmarva obits.com; or Watsonfh.com.
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Legion Post 19, Laurel, and a past member of the Laurel Lions Club. He will also be remembered for his home building abilities. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Radish and his sons, Randy Radish and his wife Kathy of Laurel and Ronald Radish and his wife Louise of Tennessee; stepsons, John Andrew Rash and his wife Kathy of Georgetown and Brendan Rash and his wife Sandy of Laurel. Also surviving him is a daughter, Audrey Moore and her husband Dana of Laurel; a grandson Ross Radish of Philadelphia, and two granddaughters, along with several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at Christ Evangelistic Church, Camp Road, Laurel, on Thursday, Dec. 7, with the Rev. Roland Tice officiating. Interment was held privately at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel. Contributions may be made to Christ Evangelistic Church, 9802 Camp Road, Laurel, DE 19956. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, handled arrangements.
LeRoy Hill, 83 LeRoy "Roy" Hill of Seaford died on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006 at Genesis Elder Care, Seaford Center. Mr. Hill retired from the DuPont Company in Seaford in 1984. He was an Army
Dale Finkbiner 12/20/54 - 12/3/2005
veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW in Seaford. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Darlene Hill; two sons, LeRoy "Jr." Hill Jr. of Henderson, Nev., and Garry Hill of Owasso, Okla.; a daughter, Vickie McCarthy of Saginaw, Texas; a sister, Emily Brown of Seaford. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were on Dec. 11, at Christ Lutheran Church, Seaford. Interment was in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. The family suggests donations may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.
William Howard Williamson, 96 William Howard Williamson of Bridgeville passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 at home. Born in Puckum, Dorchester County, Md., May 14, 1910, he was the son of Clarance and Lillian Sammons Williamson. Mr. Williamson worked at Crown Cork in Brownsville, Texas, until 1944, before returning to Bridgeville to work as a farmer, a profession that he pursued for the rest of his life. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Sadie, who passed away Dec. 4, 1988. He is survived by Robert C. Carey, Jr., whom Howard and his late wife Sadie raised as their own, and his wife Bonnie
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and their two daughters, Tiffany Short and Katie Carey, who Howard and Sadie treated like granddaughters, all of Bridgeville. He is also survived by one nephew Fred Foxwell and his wife Irene of Bridgeville. A graveside service was conducted on Dec. 10, at Bloomery Cemetery, Federalsburg, Md., with the Rev. Joe LeCates officiating. Interment followed the service. The family requests that donations be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Williamson Funeral Home, Federalsburg, handled arrangements.
Elsie T. Helm, 85 Elsie T. Helm of Bridgeville passed away on Thursday Dec. 7, 2006 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. Mrs. Helm was born in Clarksburg, W.Va., on Sept. 26, 1921, a daughter of Clarence P. and Oleeta Moore Tate. She was a graduate of Victory High School, Clarksburg, and attended Potomac State College, Keyser, W.Va. Mrs. Helm lived in Wayne, Pa., for many years before moving to Delaware where she resided for 20 years. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis H. Helm, and her brother Kenneth Tate, formerly of Palm Springs, Calif. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia H. James and her husband Philip of Phoenixville, Pa.; two sons, Joseph C. Helm and his wife Tonda of Houston, Texas, and Kenneth T. Helm and his wife Connie of Darien, Ga.; a grandson, Bran-
BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13) 628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church Office
Pastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Youth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm “We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”
Robert Lee Hathaway, Jr., 22 Robert Lee "Robby" Hathaway, Jr. of Laurel died suddenly at his home in Laurel on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006. Born in Lewes, he was the son of Robert Lee Hathaway, Sr. of Laurel. He was enlisted in the US Army and Robert Hathaway previously had worked as a carpenter. In addition to his father, he is survived by a son, Noah Austin Hathaway. A memorial service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Dec. 9, with the Rev Sam McWilliams officiating.
Roscoe W. Radish, 86 Roscoe W. Radish of Laurel died Dec. 3, 2006 at his home in Laurel. Born in Gumboro, he was a son of Herbert and Ella Radish. Mr. Radish retired from the E.I. DuPont Co. in Seaford working in Data Systems. After retirement, he worked with his son at R.W. Radish and Associates of Laurel. He was a member of American
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MORNING STAR ✳ DECEMBER 14 - 20, 2006 don C. Helm of Corpus Christi, Texas, and a granddaughter, Jocelyn Eschelman of Houston, Texas. Memorial Services will be held for her on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, with Father Albert F. Peters officiating. Interment will be private at Bridgeville Cemetery, in Bridgeville. Memorials can be made to, LifeCare of Lofland Park, 715 E. King St., Seaford, DE 19973; or to a charity of your choice.
Cleveland W. Short, 88 Cleveland W. Short, "Specks," of Bridgeville died on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006 at Bay Health Milford. He was born on Oct. 6, 1918, in Bridgeville , a son of Harvey Short and Delema (Conaway) Short . Mr. Short had retired as a dispatcher for the former Lester C. Newton Trucking Company after 45 years service. He enjoyed all sports, especially NASCAR and enjoyed traveling. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Lucille Blanchard; a grandson, Kevin and two great-grandchildren, Moriah and Noel . He is survived by his wife, Beatrice E. (WIlley) Short; a son, Richard Short and wife Barbara of Bridgeville; a daughter, Sharon L. Beachamp and husband Richard of Bridgeville; two sisters, Jeanette Smith of Bridgeville, and Mildred Pusey of Bridgeville; seven grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Graveside services were Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Bridgeville Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Friends called at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Bridgevile, prior to the services. Memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church, Laws and Market streets, Bridgeville, DE. Online condolences may be made to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Herman Smith Horton, 61 Herman Smith Horton of Laurel died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006 in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Welch, W.Va., a son of Sadie L. Nester and Henry Horton, he was a self employed welder before retiring. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter Annette Horton, and a sister, Shelia Rush. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carol Purse Horton of Laurel; a son, Robert Horton and wife Melissa of Limerick,. Pa.; a daughter, Christine White, Lake Monroe, Fla.; a sister, Amber Ball and husband Russell of Shenandoah, Va.; four grandchildren, Mirriah, Shanuna, Kody, and Breanna. His funeral services were on Dec. 13, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford, with the Rev. Richard J. Bridge officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.
Jenny Mae Hastings Riggins, 65 Jenny Mae Hastings Riggins of Seaford died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006 at Life Care at Lofland Park, Seaford. Born in Seaford, a daughter of the late Sophronia Bell and Paul Hastings, she was
a seamstress for Gant Shirt Factory in Salisbury before retiring. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Grover Hastings in 2005, and a sister Frances Harrison in October 2006. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Kenneth Elmer Riggins, Sr. of Seaford; a son, Kenneth E. Riggins, Jr, of Seaford; a daughter,Teresa D. Tucker, Seaford; a sister, Diane King of Seaford; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Services will be Friday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m., in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King streets, Seaford, where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the services. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.
Thelma Mae Rickards, 87 Thelma Mae (Simpler) Rickards , of Burns, Tenn., formerly of Seaford and Laurel, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, at her residence. Mrs. Rickards was born June 25, 1919 in Lewes, a daughter of Theodore and Edith (Dorman) Simpler, who predeceased her. Prior to relocating to Tennessee to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Rickards was a member of St. John's U. M. Church of Seaford; a member of the Acorn Club and AARP; past president and treasurer of the PTA for the former Blades Elementary School; past member of U.M.W. Rebecka Circle Leader and past treasurer. She enjoyed traveling and crafts. She is survived by her two daughters, Suesann Rickards and Joan R. Brown and her husband William H. Brown, Jr.; and a granddaughter, Christine M. Brown. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. Fourth Street, Lewes, where friends may call one hour prior to the service; the Rev. Jack Cohen will be officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Methodist Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Sharon Seabrease, 66 Sharon Seabrease of Laurel died on Dec. 8, 2006 at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. She was born on Feb. 12, 1940, in York, Pa., a daughter of Emory Stump and Velma Markle Stump. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William James Seabrease in April of 2006. She is survived by her son, Clair Rexroth, Jr. of Willards, Md., three daughters, Pam Mistretta of Hatfield, Pa., Penny Dennis of Salisbury, Md., Cindy Meek of York, Pa.; a sister, Sylvia Wiest of York, Pa.; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchilden. Funeral Services are Thursday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m., at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, with Pastor David Herr officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Bridgeville Cemetery, in Bridgeville. online condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
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Esther Crowley Mills, 89 Esther Crowley Mills of Delmar passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. She was born on Dec. 4, 1917 in Franklin City, Va., a daughter of Howard and Mary L. Sump Crowley, who predeceased her. Esther Mills Mrs. Mills worked for many years as a payroll clerk and office manager at the Banks & Pusey Garment Factory in Delmar. She was a long-time member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church in Delmar, where years ago she taught Sunday school and sung in the choir. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Adah Chapter #5 in Delmar and the Delmar Lioness Club. She loved spending time at the beach and enjoyed dancing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert J. Banks, Sr.; and her second husband, George W. Stephens. A brother, Charles Crowley, also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Robert J. Banks, II of Delmar; her husband, Samuel M. Mills of Delmar; a stepdaughter, Michael Ann Norwood and her husband Wayne of Fulton, Md.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. A funeral service was on Dec. 12 at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, where family and friends called. The Rev. Marsha
Carpenter officiated. Interment followed in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com
Helen Pinson, 78 Helen "Maxine" Pinson of Seaford died on Friday, Dec. 8, 2006 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Pinson retired from Peebles Department Store in Seaford and then the Hallmark Store in Seaford. After retirement she worked with her husband, operating the Old Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop in Ocean View. She was a member of the Sussex Chapter # 7 and Frankford Chapter # 12, Order of the Eastern Star. Her husband, John E. Pinson died in 2003, her son, Gary Pinson died in 2005. She is survived by a son, James Pinson of Ocean View, her son Gary's wife Bobbi Pinson of Seaford, a brother, Charles Kenneth "Linden" Hobbs of Lexington, KY, 2 grandchildren, Judith Brewer of Laurel and Michael Pinson of Laverne, CA and 4 great-grandchildren. Maxine is also survived by her best friend, Esther Berner of Seaford, and her half-brothers and sisters, Billy, Larry, Donna Joy and Janie all of Lexington. Funeral services will be on Thursday, December 14th at 2 PM at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE where friends may call from 1 to 2. There will be an Eastern Star Service at 1:45 PM. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. The family suggests donations may be made to the Order of the Eastern Star, c/o Esther Berner, 8277 Hearns Pond Road., Seaford, DE 19973.
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Beau Biden names Gebelein Deputy Attorney General In the first step toward leading the Delaware Department of Justice into the 21st century, Attorney General-Elect Joseph R. "Beau" Biden, III announced today that he will enlist former Attorney General, Superior Court and International Judge, and decorated National Guard veteran Richard S. Gebelein as his Chief Deputy Attorney General. Gebelein will return to the Attorney General's office after completing an international judgeship in Bosnia in January. He will serve as Chief Deputy Attorney General, the number-two position in the Delaware Department of Justice and the person responsible for advising the Attorney General in all legal matters, overseeing each of the divisions, and aiding in the implementation of policy. "I am extraordinarily pleased that Judge Gebelein has agreed to serve with me," said Biden, who will take office on Jan. 2. "He brings with him decades of experience marked by success, innovation and leader-
ship. He is truly the best person for the job and I look forward to shaping the Department of Justice into the best law firm in the state with Judge Gebelein by my side." Judge Gebelein , a Republican, served as Delaware's Attorney General from 1979 - 1983, after which he was appointed to Superior Court where he sat with distinction until 2005. In 1993, Gebelein initiated Delaware's Drug Court, a nationally recognized system which has led a number of US States and jurisdictions to seek his assistance in administering similar operations. He is also a Colonel (Ret.) in the Delaware Army National Guard and was stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan from September 2004 to April 2005 where he helped shape that nation's legal system. In August, 2005, Judge Gebelein was appointed as an International Judge to the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, hearing war crimes cases as well as cases involv-
Delaware gasoline prices are starting to creep up once again In the past month, gasoline prices in Delaware have increased by 15 cents for a gallon of regular gasoline. In the past week, the average price of gas has risen six cents. The same trend is reflected throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. According to AAA, cuts in oil production may be considered at an upcoming OPEC meeting this month. The average price of gas in Delaware is $2.27 a gallon, compared to $2.17 at Thanksgiving. “For now, recent increases in gas prices reflect a gradual return of higher crude oil and wholesale gas prices,” said Catherine L. Rossi, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. Increased demand, lower inventories and colder weather are some of the factors pushing gas prices up. “Motorists do not seem too troubled by $2.27 cents a gallon because it wasn’t that
long ago that they were paying in excess of $3 a gallon. Yet, drivers certainly don’t want to see the upward trend continue, especially if they have holiday travel plans,” added Rossi.The U.S. is the world’s largest consumer of heating oil and with a cold front blanketing much of the Northeast, the demand for heating oil grows. “At this point, markets anticipate oil prices to remain at or above $60 a barrel for the foreseeable future, resulting in higher retail gasoline prices. What looked like an environment for lower gasoline prices in the post-Thanksgiving period now appears to have changed,” said Rossi. “Whether the current gas price situation will impact Christmas - New Year’s holiday travel remains to be seen in the coming weeks,” added Rossi. To find the least expensive gas prices in your area, link to AAA Fuel Price Finder by clicking on the gas pump found on AAA.com.
Nutrient Commission releases booklet for lawn care companies The Delaware Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Commission recently released a detailed list of Best Management Practices (BMP) for the lawn care, turf, and golf course industry. The 39-page booklet outlines practices to prevent excess nutrients from entering waters and affecting water quality. The practices address the management, handling and application of nutrients, irrigation water, and pesticides. Bill Rohrer, program administrator for the Nutrient Management Commission says, "The Commission is focusing on the turf and lawn care industry. We have less
than 100 lawn care companies certified to commercially apply nutrients. Lawn care companies need to be held accountable similar to the golf course superintendents and farmers." The booklet is designed to establish accepted practices for the non-agricultural industries. With the increasing change of land use from farming to housing, more nutrients are being applied to residential turf. All lawn care companies that apply nutrients to a collective en-acre area are required to be nutrient certified. To receive a copy, call the Delaware Dept. of Agriculture at 698-4500.
ing corruption and economic crime. From his overseas post, Judge Gebelein was enthusiastic about joining Biden's office. "My experience over the past two and a half years in helping to implement the Rule of Law in post-conflict situations has reinforced my faith in the American adversary system," said Gebelein. "When Attorney General-Elect Biden asked me if I would assist him in making the Delaware Department of Justice function in the best possible manner to protect the people of Delaware, I was honored to accept." Gebelein continued, "An aggressive, fair, and modern Department of Justice is necessary to assure citizens that their rights will be protected. The Attorney General-Elect has clearly indicated that he is determined to make Delaware's Department of Justice a national leader in addressing today's problems with tomorrow's solutions. I look forward to working with the Attorney General-Elect to make the
Department of Justice an example of a modern, efficient, fair and nonpartisan agency that aggressively acts to protect the rights of all Delawareans." Biden noted that Judge Gebelein's breadth of experience and stellar reputation will be instrumental in implementing his plan for a proactive Department of Justice equipped to handle 21st Century crimes with 21st Century Solutions. Among Biden's proposals are a dedicated Child Predator Unit and the institution of community prosecution. "These ideas make sense," said Biden, "they made sense to the voters of Delaware, both Democrat and Republican, and having a prominent, life-long Republican like Judge Gebelein at my side as we put these powerful measures into place sends a clear message that this Department of Justice will be run in a non-partisan manner. The job of the Attorney General is not to make the law, but to enforce the law."
Worship with Us The Churches of The Laurel Ministerial Association Centenary United Methodist 200 West Market Street, Laurel, DE 19956 Dec. 17, 11 am: Adult Choir Cantata “Jesus, There’s Something About That Name”
Dec. 24 & 31, 7 pm and 10 pm: Combined Service of Carols Christmas Eve service
Christ United Methodist Church 510 South Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956 Dec 17, 11 am: Christmas Cantata “One Small Child” Dec. 24, 11 am: Regular Service Dec. 24, 7 pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, All Are Welcome
Laurel Wesleyan Church 30186 Seaford Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Dec. 24, 9 & 11 am: Regular Service Dec. 24, 5:30 pm: Christmas Eve Children’s Music Dec. 24, 6 pm: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Charge Dec. 23, 7 pm: Children’s Program at Kings UMC Dec. 24, 6:30 pm: Christmas Program at St. George’s UMC Dec. 24, 8 pm: Candlelight Service at Kings UMC
New Zion United Methodist Church West Sixth St., Laurel, DE 19956 Dec. 20, 7 pm: Christmas Candlelight Service Dec. 24, 11:30 am: Regular Service
St. Paul’s United Methodist 32827 Old Stage Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Dec. 17, 7 pm: Children’s Program Dec. 31, 9 pm: New Year’s Service, Sounds of Joy, O’Day Family & Don Murray Family Band
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Judges choose best of the entries in Christmas parade The Laurel Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas parade Friday night. Below are the entries that received awards from the judges. Most colorful - Covey’s Car Care Most original - Girl Scout Troop 1281 (3) Best Christmas theme - Centenary Church Best appearing fire department, first place - Parsonburg Fire Department. Second place - Blades Fire Department. Best decorated vehicle - Elevated Motors Best civic group - Laurel Lions Club Best Scout entry - Boy Scout Troop 90 Best animal entry - Putter (Councilman Randy Lee’s dog)
Best classic car - John Moore, 1970 Chevelle Best youth entry - Starlights Best church entry, first place - Christ United Methodist Church. Second place Bethel Worship Center Best commercial entry, first place J&A Overhead. Second place - Service Tire Center Judges awards were handed out to North East Heating, Epworth Christian School Cheerleaders and Mike Esulan (Coke car). The David B. Joseph Memorial Award for the best overall entry went to Carey’s Inc.
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Celebrating 150th Anniversary of railroad coming to Sussex On Friday, Dec. 15, 1856, thousands of people came to the Seaford railroad depot to celebrate the opening of the Delaware Railroad despite the terrible weather. The arrival of the "Iron Horse" was the beginning of a new era for the progress of our state and the development of Seaford's commerce. The Nanticoke River was the rail terminus that began in New Castle three years earlier and a turntable was in place to redirect the locomotive for the return trip. Above is a photo of Seaford's new sta-
tion taken 100 years ago. Do you know what served as our depot prior to this? The Seaford Historical Society will have the answer at the Seaford museum on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 1-4 p.m. Artifacts, photos and memorabilia pertaining to railroad history will be exhibited by Keith Short and Rudy Wilson. Shelley Spicer and Chris Black will share their fantastic model layout of Seaford's railroad center. Admission is free for Seaford Historical Society members and $3 for non-members. For more information call 629-6417.
Kiwanis Club home decorating contest The Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville's Christmas Lights Committee has once again completed their yearly task of rejuvenating and putting up the club's Christmas lights in town. Bridgeville Kiwanis is also sponsoring its annual home decorating contest. Houses in and around town limits will be judged between Christmas and New Year's Day. Sign's will be placed in winners' yards and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact current club president, Ralph Scott III, at 337-8274.
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National historic trail of Captain John Smith Delaware Congressman Mike Castle recently helped to possibly create a National Historic Trail in Delaware through the House passage of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Designation Act. The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail traces the 1607 and 1608 voyages of Captain John Smith to chart the land and waterways of the Chesapeake Bay by marking a series of water routes extending approximately 3,000 miles along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries through Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. During his voyage, Captain John Smith traveled 45 miles up the Nanticoke River into Delaware. He reached approximately half a mile above Broad Creek, in presentday Sussex County, where he placed a brass cross to symbolize the furthest extent of his exploration. During that time, John Smith met and traded with hundreds of the Kuskarawaok (Nanticoke) Indians who were vital to keeping the Jamestown settlement alive through their knowledge and trade goods. 2007 will mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown and Captain John Smith's monumental voyages of exploration in the Chesapeake Bay. The bill
now must clear the Senate. According to the Friends of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Water Trail, the trail will promote public education through trail maps and guide books; classroom and field experiences; museum and website exhibits; and interpretive buoys. Additionally, the proposed trail also offers tremendous economic opportunities through heritage tourism, such as trail outfitting and guide services; motor coach tours; food, lodging and maritime commerce. This project has been extremely popular in Delaware and has enlisted the support of many throughout the state including: Governor Ruth Ann Minner; Delaware Economic Development Office; Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control; Nanticoke Indian Tribe; New Castle County; City of Seaford; Town of Laurel; Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce; Delmarva Low Impact Tourism Experiences; Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce; Laurel Chamber of Commerce; Southern Delaware Tourism (Sussex County); University of Delaware; the Conservation Fund in Delaware; and the DuPont Corporation.
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3 Upcoming Auctions by Marshall Auctions - www.marshallauctions.com PUBLIC REAL ESTATE AUCTION – Cape Cod home & contents in Seaford, DE Home w/2 extra lots that are being perced at this time. Home & Lots will be sold separately! Friday December 15th at 5 PM – Real Estate at 5:37 PM – Lighting Provided! 3182 Bowman Rd., Seaford, DE Sussex County Dist 5-31, Map 17 Parcels 7.08, 7.10 & 7.11 Incredible 4 BR, 3 BA Cape Cod built in 1989 on 6.51 Acres w/two extra lots, pool & fishpond. *Beautiful selection of Furniture, Pool table, Sony 46” TV, 5 Pc Lane Cherry BRS & more!* Directions: At the intersection of Rt. 20 West & Rt. 13 in Seaford, next to McDonalds, turn West onto Rt. 20 & follow for 3.1 miles to Woodpecker Rd. Left onto Woodpecker Rd. and follow for 4 miles to Line Rd. (SR-531). Left onto Line Rd. & follow for 0.3 miles to Matts Rd. Left onto Matts Rd. and follow for0.3 miles to Bowman Rd. Right onto Bowman & follow for 0.1 miles to home on the right. Description Home: This fantastic cape cod was built in 1989 and features 4 BR (2 Up/2 Down), 3 BA, large living room w/brick fireplace/pellet stove insert, 2 car garage, office, large game room with bar, central vacuum, swimming pool with deck, fishpond and is located on 3 lots. The home was recently updated in 2002 with a new heating system, carpet and paint. The home features a great floor plan and a beautiful country setting. The home is situated on parcel 7.08 which is 1.22 Acres. The lot is nicely landscaped and features a paved driveway and small shed . The home is on well (4”) and septic and features an additional 6” well. Description Lot 7.10: Parcel 7.10 is located to the north of the home and features 3.2 acres of cleared land. This lot is being perked at this time and will be offered separately from the home. Description Lot 7.11: Parcel 7.11 is located to the south of the home and features 2.09 acres of cleared land. This lot is being perked at this time and will be offered separately from the home. Furniture (5:00pm): Pristine 5pc Lane Solid Cherry “Country Living Edition”BRS w/ King Size Sleigh Bed, 3pc Basset cherry BRS, Ashley Furniture Solid Cherry Secretary w/ inlay, Lane Burgundy rap around leather sofa w/ recliners, Lg cherry corner entertainment center, pr of Riverside cherry end stands, Riverside Cherry console sofa table, cherry two drawer lift top coffee table, Sony 46”Big Screen TV, 3pc oak office set (Lg. executive desk, Lg. computer console, 3 tier shelf), 2 tier antique end table, ball in claw chair w/ starburst inlay, round oak table w/ leaf and 6 pressed back chairs, Brass king size bed w/ mattress, Lane recliner, Lay z Boy maroon sectional sofa, cherry 2 door display coffee table, pr Broyhill oak 1 drawer end tables, marble top plant stand, 2 hammock chairs, Nags Head Hammock porch swing, 3 pc bar set, oak sofa table, painted back rocker, oak quilt rack, octagon picnic table, county pine open face cupboard, contemporary oak china cabinet, Ocean scape o/c, 52”Room fan (NIB), Fischer entertainment center, RCA DVD player, Philips 27” TV, Sanyo 27” TV, 3 VCR’s, John Deere lamp, Gazelle workout machine, treadmill, 2 drawer console table, 40 Gallon aquarium w/ stand, Brunswick 3 _ X 7’ billiards table, and more! Glass/China/Collectables: 1950’s Animated Santa from Tull Brothers Seaford, IGT Slot machine from the Taj Mahal in Las Vegas, Lance Cracker Jar w/ lid, pool sticks, fiber optic Christmas tree, Budweiser dartboard w/ case, Eureka Atlantis carpet shampooer, books, misc prints, kitchenware, glassware, Wooden child’s rocking horse, 2 Longaberger baskets, John Deere curtains, Christmas ornaments, dog crate, and much more!! Tools and Appliances: Like New Maytag Commercial Heavy Duty Washer and Dryer, 2001 Kenmore upright freezer, GE refrigerator, Honda pressure washer, Agri-fab lawn spreader, Black & Becker edger, and more! Real Estate Terms: $10,000.00 down on the home and $5,000 down on lot 7.10 and lot 7.11 on the day of auction in cash, certified check or check acceptable by undersigned. Balance to be paid in 45 days. 2.5 % Buyer premium. Property being sold “as is”. Prospective Buyer responsible for inspection, prior to the auction, Auction Company makes no representation or warranties of any kind. BROKER PARTICIPATION. Brokers must have clients registered 48 hours prior to the auction. Contact Auction Co. for Complete Details. Terms Personal Property: Cash Or Approved Check Day of sale. Visa/MC/Amex/Discover. 8% Buyer Premium. 3% Discount for cash or check. Everything Sold “As Is” with no warranties of any kind. 2 Auctioneers. Some seating provided. Personal Property Preview: 2 Hours prior to the Auction
UPCOMING PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION – JANUARY 2006 MEN’S NIGHT OUT AUCTION Held at the Marshall Auction Facility on 8000 Esham Rd., Parsonsburg, MD. This will be a Multi-Estate Auction and will feature over 100 modern firearms including pistols, rifles & shotguns. Includes an extremely rare Smith & Wesson Schofield .45 Cal revolver, 2 German Lugers, Japanese WWII Nambos 8mm pistol, 8 Fox Sterlingworth, 3 Parker, Browning, Remington Model 11 Premier F grade shotgun, Winchester shotguns, M1 Garand, two 30 cal. Carbines, 30-40 Krag, & many more. A nice selection of Decoys, wildlife prints, swords, bayonets, 1982 CJ-5 jeep, outboard motors & more will also be sold. WE ARE GLADLY ACCEPTING QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS FOR THE AUCTION. VIEW WEB FOR A CURRENT LISTING OF OVER 100 GUNS ALRE ADY CATALOGED.
Ocean City Real Estate Auction 2 Incredibly Valuable, Income Producing Commercial Properties #1 Baltimore Ave., & 5601 Coastal Highway., Ocean City, MD February 2nd at 1:03 PM (Baltimore Ave) & 2:33 PM (56th Street) Auctions will be held On-Site at the respective locations! Preview – Baltimore Ave. Jan. 21 st 2-3PM. Preview – Coastal Hgwy. Jan. 21 st 3:15-4:15PM Description: #1 South Baltimore Avenue: Considered as one of the most visible properties as you enter Ocean City via Route 50 this property consists of two lots and has endless potential. Referred to as tax map 110 parcel 2665 the property boasts incredible location, a beautiful 9,200+ sq. ft. building with triple net lease (100k year), 3 rented apartments currently bringing in $44,000.00 yearly rent and off street parking. The owner is relocating the current business and is very motivated to sell. Excellent tax deferred 1031 exchange property. Description: 5601 Coastal Highway: This property is referred to as tax map 113 parcel 6743 Parcel A. This outstanding corner lot has approvals in place for 24 condominiums. Rental income from the current use (gas station/retail) was $100,000.00 in 2006. The location of this property makes it perfect for shopping center/ retail. A deed restriction will be recorded with the property disallowing any type of tee shirt/souvenir business from operating on the property. Terms: View website for a complete listing of the Terms, directions, pictures & further descriptions.
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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified the below application will be before: The City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals for their determination on Wednesday, January 3, 2007, at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1. Case No. V-01-07: The Specialty Group, 23028 Bridgeville Highway, is seeking relief from Sec. 15-68 #6 of the Sign Ordinance, in order to install an electronic message board at the above noted location; owner is proposing to change message 20 times per hour. The Zoning Ordinance prohibits flashing, moving, or oscillating lights. 2. Case No. V-02-07: Robino-Belle Ayre, property owners of Belle Ayre, Tax Map and Parcel 5-31 10 223.01, located on Atlanta Road, are seeking relief from Sec. 15-26 Area and bulk requirements in R-3; specifically as: #7 - The maximum site coverage of 20% as compared to the requested site coverage of 23.18%; #8 - The building set back line for side yard and front yard is twenty five feet. The requested side yard encroachments are two feet and the requested front yard encroachments are between one foot to ten feet, dependent upon location. #13 - Building placement - The building placement setback is twenty five feet four areas will encroach on this setback. If any of these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel attend on your behalf. Issued this 14th day of December 2006 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores Slatcher City Manager 12/14/1tc
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are hereby notified the below matters will be before: The Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, January 4, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware; 1) Case No. S-03-07: Robino-Belle Ayre, property See LEGALS—page 37
MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 owners of Tax Map and Parcel 5-31 10 223.01, better known as Belle Ayre, located on Atlanta Road are seeking approval to subdivide 9.75 acres into 115 town house lots. If any of these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel to attend on your behalf. Issued this 14th day of December 2006 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD
Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 12/14/1tc
LEGAL NOTICE ON JANUARY 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., Laurel Storage Center, Road 468, Laurel, DE will conduct a sale pursuant to Title 25, DEL. C. ANN. 4904-4905. The contents of the following bins will be sold: Bin #(s) 23 and 122 Thelma Morris; 24 Daniel Morris; 65 Candise Savage; 69 Diana Thomas; 88 Arthur Strunk; 102 Elisha Boyer; 128 Cheryl Taylor; 132 Eugene Wilkerson; 147
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Larry Bell; 174 Mary Garrison; 177 Dennis Smith; 188 Charles Spicer; 192 Bonnie Boyce. BIDDERS: Call office on day of sale to confirm, (302) 875-5931. 12/14/2tc
TOWN OF BLADES BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING TAKE NOTICE: On Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m., the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Blades will sit in its Board Room at Hardin Hall, W. Fourth St., Blades, DE,
Sussex County, to publicly hear and determine the matter of: An application for a special use exception, pursuant to the Blades Zoning Ordinance to grant Great American Homes a special use exception to allow tax map 1.32-1.11-105 to be split (Lot A & Lot B), which would require a variance of 214 sq. ft. for Lot A and 283 sq. ft. for Lot B. Single family homes would be constructed on each lot. R-2 zones require 7000 sq. ft. per lot. Such hearings may be adjourned from time to time by said Board without fur-
CITY OF SEAFORD RESOLUTION On the 18th day of December, 2006, at the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, between the hours of two o’clock p.m., prevailing time, and six o’clock p.m., prevailing time, there will be held a Special Election to determine whether the City of Seaford shall annex lands located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford being more particularly described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein. Particulars concerning the Special Election are contained in a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seaford which was passed at a meeting held on November 28, 2006, a copy of which is as follows: Whereas, pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Seaford, a committee appointed by the Mayor of the City of Seaford according to the requirements of Section 2 of the Charter of the City of Seaford, as amended, recommend in its report that certain territory located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford be annexed. Whereas, after notice duly published according to the requirements of Section 2 of the Charter of the City of Seaford, as amended, a public hearing was held on the 24th day of October, 2006, upon the proposal of the City Council of the City of Seaford to annex certain territory located and contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford. Whereas, in the opinion and judgment of the individual members of the City Council, no cause has been shown why the territory located and contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford should not be annexed and it positively appearing that said territory should be annexed in the event that a majority of the duly qualified electors in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed shall approve for. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Seaford, that a Special Election shall be held on the 18th day of December 2006, at the City Hall, 414 High Street, Sussex County, Seaford, Delaware between the hours of two o’clock p.m., prevailing time and six o’clock p.m., prevailing time, at which Special Election the duly qualified voters both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed shall vote for or against the annexation to the City of Seaford or territory located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford, said territory being more particularly described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein. And Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Seaford is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice which shall consist of a true copy of this Resolution to be printed in a newspaper published in the City of Seaford and having a general circulation both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed in its issues published within thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of Special Election; And Be It Further Resolved, that at the Special Election, every resident and property owner, whether individual, a partnership, or a corporation in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed shall have one (1) vote; provided, however, that a person who owns property both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed and resides in either place may vote only where he resides; and provided further that a person who owns property both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed, but does not reside in either place may vote only in the territory pro-
posed to be annexed. And Be It Further Resolved, that an individual owning a duly executed Power of Attorney of another person or if a firm or corporation specifically authorizing the said individual to vote at the said Special Election, a duly authenticated copy of which has been filed in the Office of the City Manager of the City of Seaford, shall be entitled to cast the vote of said person, firm or corporation; And Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Seaford be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be printed at least five (5) days prior to the date of said Special Election a sufficient number of ballot, the form of said ballot as follows: OFFICIAL BALLOT - THE CITY OF SEAFORD THIS BALLOT CASTS ONE (1) VOTE CHECK ONE: ( ) FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION ( ) AGAINST THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION And Be It Further Resolved, that the purpose of legally conducting this said Special Election on the 18th day of December 2006, providing two (2) ballots, one for those persons, firms or corporations who are authorized to vote as residents and property owners of the City of Seaford and one for those persons, firms, or corporations who are authorized to vote as residents and property owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, determined who is and who is not lawfully qualified to vote there at, taking reasonable steps to see that the law pertaining to said Special Election receives compliance, and for the purpose of counting the votes and certifying the results of said Special Election to the City Council of the City of Seaford, Ernest Makowski is hereby appointed as the presiding officer of the Board of Special Elections, Donald Tull is hereby appointed as the resident and property owner residing in the City of Seaford, and W. Steven Cooper is hereby appointed as the resident or property owner in the territory(s) proposed to be annexed. I, Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager of the City of Seaford, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed by the City Council of the City of Seaford at its meeting held on the 28th day of November, 2006, at which a quorum was present and voting throughout and that the same is still in full force and effect. Dolores, J. Slatcher, City Manager Dated: November 29, 2006 Exhibit “A” - Leslie E. Johnson and W. Steven Cooper Tax Map and Parcel 3-31 5.15 32
PAGE 39 ther written notice. All interested parties are welcome to attend the hearing and make oral comments or submit written comments in advance of the hearing to be placed on the record. Issued this 12th day of December 2006, pursuant to the rules heretofore adopted by the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Blades. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TOWN OF BLADES BY: Julie A. Chelton Town Administrator 12/14/1tc
NOTICE Estate of John H. Osborne, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of John H. Osborne who departed this life on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Bridgeville, DE, were duly granted unto Barbara McCray, on the 29th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 2nd day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Barbara McCray 35 Church Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/14/3tc
NOTICE Estate of I. Jane Garner, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of I. Jane Garner who departed this life on the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, were duly granted unto William H. Garner, Jr., Iantha J.
Steiman on the 22nd day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 2nd day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: William H. Garner, Jr. 123 Oak Lane Dr, Laurel, DE 19956 Iantha J. Steiman 32888 Ocean Reach Drive, Lewes, DE 19958 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/07/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Catherine O. James-Elder, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Catherine O. James-Elder who departed this life on the 13th day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Todd E. James, on the 22nd day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 13th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Todd E. James 28010 Seaford Hwy Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/07/3tc See LEGALS—page 40
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NOTICE Estate of David R. English, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of David R. English who departed this life on the 7th day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto June Williams on the 21st day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 7th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: June Williams 8985 Bacon Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Michael McGroerty, Esq. 110 Pine St. Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/30/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Linda R. Russell, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Linda R. Russell who departed this life on the 14th
day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Amy K. Russell on the 15th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 14th day of June, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Amy K. Russell 710 Woodlawn Ave., Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/30/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Delores E. McDowell, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Delores E. McDowell who departed this life on the 15th day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Bridgeville, DE, were duly granted unto Perry L. Bell on the 20th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before
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the 15th day of June, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Perry L. Bell 17251 Hawk Rd., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 123 Pennsylvania Ave. Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/30/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth F. Phillips, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elizabeth F. Phillips who departed this life on the 28th day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto David W. Baker, Esq. on the 14th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 28th day of June, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: David W. Baker, Esq. 109 South Race St., Georgetown, DE 19947 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551
Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/30/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Paul H. Jestice, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Paul H. Jestice who departed this life on the 6th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, were duly granted unto Doris C. Larrimore on the 14th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 6th day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Doris C. Larrimore 31322 E. Trap Pond Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. 109 South Race St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/30/3tc
NOTICE
AND IT BE RESOLVED , that the Town Assistant Town Administrator be and is hereby directed to cause a notice which shall consist of a true copy of this ordinance, in full or by title only, to be published in the Star, a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Laurel, if the ordinance is passed following the Second Reading.
Estate of Doris L. Johnson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris L. Johnson who departed this life on the 12th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Cathy L. Lewis, Karen M. Milliken on the 17th day of November, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 12th day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executrices: Cathy L. Lewis 29117 Discount Land Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Karen M. Milliken 26356 Old Carriage Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 11/30/3tc
This ordinance will become effective upon its enactment following the second reading. Date of First Reading: November 6, 2006
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ORDINANCE 2006-7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN OF LAUREL’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CERTIFIED MARCH 29, 2004 WHEREAS, the Town has previously received notice from the State Office of Land Use Planning that it certified the Town’s Comprehensive Plan on March 29, 2004, pursuant to 29 Delaware Code, Section 9103 (f); WHEREAS, the Town subsequently amended its Comprehensive Plan, in early 2006, by adding 510+/- acres in the northeast and eastern quadrants of its growth and annexation boundaries and by deleting a comparable amount of acreage on the easterly and southeasterly side of the Town; WHEREAS, the Town, in the course of adding the aforesaid 510+/- acres to its growth and annexation boundaries projected the future land use to be primarily commercial; WHEREAS, it now appears that the future land use for such acreage may be of a mixed use nature, and that it would therefore be more appropriate to designate the aforesaid 510+/- acres for mixed use development; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 6, 2006, following fifteen (15) days notice in an official paper or paper of general circulation in the municipality on the subject of amending the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Laurel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Town Council, in session met, a quorum pertaining at all times thereto, that the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Laurel, certified by the State of Delaware on March 29, 2004, be and is herby amended by the Town of Laurel, by changing the projected land use for 510+/- acres in its northeast and eastern quadrants (Tax Parcel Nos: 1-32 12.00-109, 109.01, 110-112, 112.01, 112.02, 112.03, 112.04, 112.05, 114.03, 118, 119 and 123, 2-32/6.00/40 & 41), to a mixed use development designation.
Date of Second Reading: November 20, 2006 MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF LAUREL, DELAWARE By: John J. Shwed, Mayor Attest: Jamie Smith, Asst. Town Administrator
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IRS offers Yearend Tax Tips Whether you are winterizing your home, buying a new car, or preparing for the holidays, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers tax tips for you to consider. Some tax breaks and a review of your current tax situation may result in a bigger refund or less taxes to be paid come tax time. Telephone Excise Tax Refund Standard amounts for most long distance customers range from $30-$60. These amounts will prevent taxpayers from having to dig through old phone bills. To get the standard amount, eligible taxpayers only need to fill out one additional line on their regular 2006 return. The IRS is creating a special short form (Form 1040EZ-T) for those who don’t need to file a regular return. The standard amounts are based on the total number of exemptions claimed on the 2006 federal income tax return. The standard amounts are $30 for a person filing a return with one exemption, $40 for two exemptions, $50 for three exemptions and $60 for four or more exemptions. Those who paid the long-distance tax on service billed after Feb. 28, 2003 and before Aug. 1, 2006 are eligible for a refund. Homeowners Energy Tax Credits During 2006, individuals can make energy-conscious purchases that will provide tax benefits when filling out their tax returns next year. The new law provides tax credits for making your principal residence, which must be in the U.S., more energy efficient and for buying certain energy efficient items. Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs and heating and cooling equipment in the home can receive a tax credit of up to $500. For more information, visit www.irs.gov or www.energy.gov, and use the term Energy Policy Act Tax Credits in the search feature. Hybrid Vehicles Generate Tax Credits The tax credit for hybrid vehicles may be as much as $3,400 for those who purchase the most fuel-efficient passenger automobiles and light trucks. The tax credit for hybrid vehicles applies to vehicles purchased on or after Jan. 1, 2006. Consumers seeking the credit may want to buy early since the full credit is only available for a limited time. Taxpayers may claim the full amount of the allowable credit up to the end of the first calendar quarter after the quarter in which the manufacturer records its sale of the 60,000th vehicle. For the second and third calendar quarters after the quarter in which the 60,000th vehicle is sold, taxpayers may claim 50 percent of the credit. For the fourth and fifth calendar quarters, taxpayers may claim 25 percent of the credit. No credit is allowed after the fifth quarter. For more information and a complete listing of all qualified hybrid vehicles as they become available, visit www.irs.gov. Recordkeeping Take the time now to gather and organize tax records to reduce stress at tax time. “You can avoid headaches at tax time by keeping track of your receipts and other records throughout the year,” said IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. In most cases the IRS does not require you to keep records in any special manner. Generally speaking, however, you should keep any and all documents that may have an impact on your federal tax return. Such items would include bills, receipts, invoices, mileage logs, canceled checks, or any other proof of payment, and other records to support deductions or credits you claim on your tax return. Generally, tax records should be kept for three years, but some documents, for example, records relating to a home purchase or sale, stock transactions, IRAs and business or rental property, should be kept longer. For more information on what types of records to keep, see IRS Publication 552, Recordkeeping for Individuals.
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Police Journal Home invasion robbery Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Tuesday, Dec. 5, at a home in the 22,000 block of Eskridge Road, east of Seaford. At approximately 8:30 p.m., four black male suspects forced their way into the home through a backdoor and confronted a 21year-old male victim who was the lone occupant. The suspects, who were armed with at least two rifles and/or shotguns, then assaulted the victim with the butt end of the weapons and ransacked the home. The suspects stole the victim's wallet and a 22- caliber rifle before fleeing the home. After the incident occurred, the victim called a friend who then called 911. The suspects were all wearing blue and white bandanas over their face and dark colored hooded jackets. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call Detective Kelly Wells at (302) 856-5850 Ext. 224 or Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.
Mobile fire investigated The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investigated a mobile home fire that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 7, at approximately 2:43 p.m., in the Mobile Gardens MHP on the 25000 block of Park Circle in Seaford. The Blades Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Laurel and Seaford fire departments. The home is owned by Robert K. Cleveland and was not occupied at the time of the fire. The home was not equipped with working smoke detectors. Damages have been estimated at approximately $8,000. State Fire Marshal's Office Investigators have determined that the fire originated at the Kitchen stove and was caused by unattended cooking.
Deely Street house fire The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investigated a house fire that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 7, at approximately 8:34 p.m., on the 26000 block of Deely Street in Seaford. The Blades Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Laurel and Seaford Fire Departments. The home is owned by Raymond Abrams and was occupied by Mr. Abrams, Christina Diaz and a four-year-old juvenile at the time of the fire. The home was equipped with working smoke detectors. Mr. Abrams was treated and released from Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for first and second degree burns to 10 percent of his body. Ms. Diaz was admitted to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for second degree burns to 15 percent of her
body. The child was not injured in the fire. State Fire Marshal's Office Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the bedroom and was caused by the juvenile playing with a lighter. Damages have been estimated at approximately $45,000.
Middleford Road house fire The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office investigated a house fire that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 7, at approximately 9:32 p.m., on the 9500 block of Middleford Road in Seaford. The Seaford Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Blades, Laurel and Georgetown Fire Department. The home is owned by Robert Harman and was being rented by Ryan Steck, who was not home at the time of the fire. The home was equipped with working smoke detectors. State Fire Marshal's Office Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the living room and was caused by the malfunction of a gas-fired floor furnace. Damages have been estimated at approximately $80,000.
Sex offender returned A registered sex offender, who fled to Arizona after failing to appear for his preliminary hearing on indecent exposure and endangering the welfare of a child charges, has been returned to Delaware. John A. Dicriscio, 50, of Avalon Road, Georgetown, arrived at Philadelphia International Airport Dec. 6 accompanied by state detectives. Dicriscio was then transported to Troop 4, in Georgetown, and turned over to state police. Dicriscio was processed and then committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $551,000 cash bail pending further court action. Dicriscio was located Nov. 21 at a homeless shelter in Phoenix. An intense investigative effort involving the Delaware State Police and the Phoenix Police Department led to Dicriscio's capture. Dicriscio was charged by the Phoenix Police Department with being a fugitive from justice, and was held without bail pending extradition to Delaware. Dicriscio was arrested on Oct. 9 for allegedly exposing himself to a 10-year-old girl. On Oct. 9 at 7:04 p.m. Troopers responded to Michael's Arts and Crafts in reference to a lewdness complaint. Upon arrival Troopers contacted the suspect and a witness (victim's father), who detained the suspect until the police arrived. The witness advised police that the suspect exposed his genitals to the witness' 10-year-old daughter while
they were in the craft store. When the witness heard his daughter scream, he was told by her, what the suspect had done. The father observed the suspect run from the store so he chased him to the Rehoboth Mall and told the suspect that he needed to wait for the police to arrive. Investigators interviewed several store patrons, who heard the girl scream and saw the suspect immediately run away.
LAUREL POLICE REPORTS The Laurel Police Department said that Terrance Puckham turned hiimself in to the police in reference to an assault that occurred on December 11 at 7:58 a.m. in the 600 block of West 8th Street. That morning, responding officers found that the victim had been stabbed several times. The victim was flown to Christina Hospital. Following an investigation, Puckham was identified as the suspect. He was charged with attempted murder.
On Dec. 10 at 9:41p.m., Laurel Police responded to the 300 block of East 6th St. in reference to a burglary. While officers were obtaining the information from the victim, the suspect returned and was taken into custody. A search of the suspect’s vehicle revealed a metal smoking device and a small amount of marijuana. The victim declined prosecution on the burglary. William Bowen, 34, of Millsboro, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was released on criminal summons. On Dec. 10 at 1:57p.m., Laurel Police responded to 300 block of Market St. in reference to a trespassing. Upon arrival, officers noticed that the plywood used to cover the door had been removed. The suspect was discovered hiding inside the residence. Mark Jones, 47, of Laurel, was arrested and charged with trespassing. He was released on criminal summons.
On Dec. 8, Laurel Police arrested a juvenile male on an active warrant out of the Laurel Police Department. The warrant was issued after the juvenile had been identified as the suspect in a rape that occurred on Nov. 12. A juvenile male of Laurel was arrested and charged with rape. He was committed to the Stevenson Home on $5,000 cash bail only. On Dec. 10 at 2:00 p.m., Laurel Police responded to the 1800 building of Carvel Gardens for a report of harassment. Upon arrival, the victim advised officers that she had been having problems with the tenants that lived upstairs. The victim advised that the suspect had been threatening her. Tinerra Baine, 21, of Laurel, was arrested and charged with aggravated harassment, terroristic threatening, and disorderly conduct. She was committed to SCI on $1,700 secured bond.
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Capital Grants Applications available from Foundation Application forms are available for the 2007 capital grants program. A minimum of $200,000 will be available to fund qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve Delawareans. These grants are funded primarily by The State of Delaware Fund, established through a $2 million appropriation by the Delaware General Assembly in 1989. Other funding is from the Foundation’s unrestricted and field-of-interest funds and other charitable funds created by caring individuals and businesses to help meet the state’s most pressing needs. The DCF defines capital as “construction, major renovation or repair of buildings and/or the purchase of land.” Capital grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000, with a maximum award of $25,000. Limited funding is allotted for the purchase of equipment; grants generally range from $2,000 to $7,000, with a maximum award of $10,000. Projects should have a lasting, positive impact on the population or region served by the organization. Priority is given to organizations that have completed a significant portion of their fundraising or can demonstrate the ability to accomplish their project goals successfully.
Former capital grant recipients must wait for the completion of two grant cycles before applying for another capital grant, and multi-year capital campaigns can be funded only once by the DCF. Agencies receiving DCF grants must serve the state of Delaware and its residents without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. Each grant request must be submitted on an official DCF form. There are two different forms this year: the 2007 Capital Grant Application Form is for capital projects and the 2007 Equipment Application Form is for equipment. Both forms are available on the DCF Web site at www.delcf.org or can be obtained at the Foundation. Completed forms must be postmarked January 31, 2007 or delivered to the Delaware Community Foundation, 100 West 10th Street, in downtown Wilmington, by this date. The Grants Committee will submit its recommendations for funding to the DCF Board of Directors in June 2007. All applicants will be notified of the Board’s decision in writing. Contact Beth Bouchelle at 302-504-5239 or bbouchelle@delcf.org for more information.
DELAWARE HOUSING COALITION - The Delaware Housing Coalition received a $20,000 capital grant from the Delaware Community Foundation in June 2006 to support the newly created Diamond State Community Land Trust (DSCLT), which is working to create a stock of permanent affordable housing in Kent and Sussex Counties. Rene Arauz is president of New Horizons Cooperative, an organization of poultry workers and other low-income workers who are creating a manufactured housing community with an agricultural enterprise on a parcel of DSCLT land. Arauz is standing in front of a piece of land in Sussex County being considered for purchase for the community.
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Laurel native celebrates 100th birthday Florence Bailey Layton celebrated her 100th birthday at a gala affair during the annual Bailey reunion held recently at the Lifeway Church of God, near Bridgeville. Her birthday party was hosted by her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Layton of Greenwood, and their children. Her other son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Layton of Laurel, and their children assisted in the celebration. Layton was born Sept. 15, 1906, near Laurel, and lived most of her life near Laurel. Her husband, William Bonard Layton, passed away on June 10, 1970. Together they owned and operated a country store at Hitchen’s Crossroads, drove three school buses for the Laurel School District and raised chickens. In 1990, she sold her home and moved in with her son near Greenwood. A couple of years ago, she moved to a cottage at the Country Rest Home, near Greenwood, where she still resides. Florence Layton has two sons, seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
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Laurel teacher named to Who’s Who Jolene Cross-Morris, a kindergarten teacher at Dunbar Elementary, Laurel, has been selected to be part of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Nominations for the program are received from students. Cross-Morris’ photo and biography appear in the 2006 10th edition of the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers journal. Only 23 percent of the Nation’s Top Teachers are honored by this program. Cross-Morris is a 1997 graduate of Laurel High School and 2003 graduate of Delaware State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She teaches a Spanish class at the Delaware State Fire School and has received numerous awards through her educational career: She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Mu, Alpha Chi, Pi Lambda Theta, Phi Delta Kappa, and the United States Achievement Academy. In addition, she is president of the Laurel Exchange Club, and teaches Sun-
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Blessings O f T he Season Wishing you and your family a season filled with love, faith, joy and lots of wonderful presents, too! We really appreciate all the good faith you’ve shown towards us this past year.
ONE HORSE OPEN CARRIAGE - Visitors at the Ross Mansion enjoy a carriage ride during the annual Victorian Christmas celebration last weekend in Seaford. The carriage is being pulled by Iron Wolfe Clydesdales. Photo by David Elliott
Senate Republicans elect leaders The Republican Caucus of the Delaware State Senate elected its leadership for the upcoming 144th General Assembly at a meeting in Dover on Nov. 27. The new Senate Minority Leader will be Senator Charlie Copeland (R-West Farms) and Senator Liane Sorenson (RHockessin) will continue as the Minority Whip. Senator Copeland, 43, was first elected to the Senate in 2002. He is a resident of Wilmington, where he manages a familyowned business as president of Associates Graphic Services. Senator Sorenson, a full-time legislator, is retired from the University of Delaware after serving as director of the Office of Women’s Affairs. Her earlier professional career included service as director of Parent Education and counselor at Battered Women’s Shelter, Child, Inc. Sorenson was first elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 1992 and came to the Senate in 1994. She has served as Senate Minority Whip since 2000. Leaders Copeland and Sorenson say the Republican Caucus is strongly committed to working in bipartisan fashion with Senators across the aisle to accomplish posi-
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Laurel Star Sports Salisbury tournament to feature 24 teams, 24 games By Mike McClure This year the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic will feature 24 teams (12 local and 12 regional) playing 24 games over a four-day period from Dec. 27-30 at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury. The annual tournament featured 21 teams last year. This year’s tourney will include six games per day with admission costing $6 per day. The Delmar Wildcats return to the Salisbury Club tournament after a three-year hiatus. Head coach Garland Hayward has fond memories of the tournament. “We really had a lot of battles (with Wicomico High and retiring coach Butch Waller). We look very forward to this tournament. I’m beginning to feel we can put our basketball teams against any other team around,” said Hayward. “Last time we were here we were a little embarrassed. We’ve kind of turned it around. This year we expect to be very competitive.” Senior Barry Bratten (6’4”) will lead the charge for the Wildcats, who expect to hustle and apply pressure defense. That style of play worked well in Delmar’s season opening win over Laurel last Tuesday. The Wildcats were also able to use a
Sussex Tech head coach Joe Thomson, who is also the school’s athletic director, said his team will always play in the Salisbury Lions Club Tournament when invited. Photo by Mike McClure
number of players off the bench to give the starters some rest. “We’re going to have good depth this year. I don’t mind going to my bench,” Hayward said.
Laurel’s Tykia Briddell has the ball on a fast break as Delmar’s Deneen Trader and Laurel’s Tomorrow Briddell trail. Photo by Mike McClure
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CATS AND DOGS- Delmar’s Fernandez Batson drives to the basket as Laurel’s David Albert and Jernell Ross defend and Delmar’s Johnnie Wilson trails the play. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel’s Kosiorowski, Trimball place third in Milford Invitational Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski and Antwon Trimball, both coming off first place finishes in the Brandywine Invitational, each placed third in last weekend’s Milford Invitational. Laurel’s Marco Hernandez (119) earned a 5-3 win in the opening round, Brett Shockley (125) won by major decision (13-3), Kosiorowski (152) recorded a pin at 4:16, Trimball (171) had a pin at 2:52, Jerry Henry (189) added a pin at 1:29, and Tony Rubino (215) won by technical fall at 1:35. Trimball won, 1-0, in the quarterfinals before falling in Saturday’s semifinals. Trimball earned an 8-3 win in the third place match, Kosiorowski won, 7-6, to place third, and Tony Rubino was pinned in the fifth place match. Laurel hosted Woodbridge on Wednesday (see next week’s Star).
Delmar’s Katie McMahon puts up a shot with Laurel’s Morgan Johnson defending as Delmar head coach Shawn Larrimore looks on during a game last Tuesday in Delmar. McMahon scored eight points in her team’s 56-29 loss. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel Youth Sports basketball still accepting players in league Anyone interested in playing in the Laurel Youth Sports basketball league is asked to call Jeff or Marie Gordy at 875-7298. Leagues are open to boys in grades three and four and fifth and sixth grade and for girls in grades three and four and fith through seventh (only seventh graders who are not on middle school team). Also, anyone interested in coaching in the league may also call the Gordys.
Send us your sports scores - it’s easy! 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. Call sports editor Mike McClure at 302-629-9788 with any questions.
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Welcome Christmas into your heart
Let faith and family play a part; And wherever you may roam You will always be home! May the spirit of Christmas reside with you this holiday season and beyond. With special thanks and best wishes from all of us.
Winners of the top awards in Fall sports in grades 7-8 at Worcester Prep were: (l-r, front): Jeffrey Andresen, Ocean City, Coach’s Award, Middle School Boys’ Soccer; Alyssa Alicea, Seaford, Coach’s Award, Middle School Field Hockey; Carson Wigley, Salisbury, Most Valuable Player, Middle School Girls’ Soccer; Bryce Butler, Bethany Beach, Most Improved, Middle School Golf; Olivia Massey, Pocomoke, Coach’s Award, Middle School Field Hockey; (back) Nikki Carpenter, Ocean City, Most Valuable Player, Middle School Field Hockey; Austin Gerachis, Ocean City, Middle School Boys’ Soccer; Ty Mayers, Rehoboth Beach, Most Valuable Player, Middle School Golf; Matt Carey, Seaford, Most Valuable Player, Middle School Boys’ Soccer; Daniella Celia, Ocean City, Coach’s Award, Middle School Girls’ Soccer; Jackie Clayton, Salisbury, Most Improved, Middle School Girls’ Field Hockey; and Brooke Speiker, Lewes, Most Improved, Middle School Girls’ Field Hockey.
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Three local players named to upstate laden all-state field hockey teams Delmar’s Katie McMahon was one of four Henlopen Conference players named to the 16 member field hockey all-state first team. Sussex Tech’s Hope Cornell was named to the second team while fellow Raven Tiamia Black received honorable mention.
Two Henlopen Conference players named all-state football first team Woodbridge senior Jordan Wescott joined Sussex Central kicker C.J. Bell as the only two Henlopen Conference players named to the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association’s all-state football first team. The following local players were named to the coaches’ all-state team, which is one of two all-state football teams that will be named: First team- Jordan Wescott, Woodbridge, fullback Second team- Donald Poole, Delmar, tight end; Darren Collins, Delmar, offensive tackle/defensive tackle; Jordan Wescott, Woodbridge, linebacker Third team- Justin Thomas, Delmar, linebacker; Kerry King, Delmar, defensive back; Antwon Trimball, Laurel, defensive back; Seth Benson, Delmar, punter
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Woodbridge boys’ basketball coach Damon Ayers speaks during the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic press conference last week in Salisbury. Ayers and the Raiders will face North Caroline in their first game of the annual tournament. Photo by Mike McClure
after it,” Thompson said. Each local team’s athletic department will receive a check for $1,500 from the Salisbury Lions Club for participating in the tournament. The teams from outside the area will receive a check for $2,000 to help with the cost of travel.
Delmar girls’ basketball teams falls to Salisbury School, St. Mark’s The Delmar girls’ basketball team fell to Salisbury School, 39-31, last Thursday before losing to St. Mark’s, 63-10, last Saturday. On Thursday, Katie McMahon led the way with 10 points, Melanie Twilley added seven points, and Shannon Wilson scored five points in the non-conference loss. McMahon had eight points including a pair of three-pointers in the Wildcats’ loss to St. Mark’s.
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The following is the schedule for the annual Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic boys’ basketball tournament which takes place at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury: Wednesday, Dec. 27- Mason-Dixon Cup- Indian River vs. James M. Bennett, noon; Mason-Dixon Cup- Mardela vs. Delmar, 1:30 p.m.; Salisbury Cup- Douglass vs. Dover, 3 p.m.; Chesapeake Cup- Mervo vs. Northwestern, 5 p.m.; Chesapeake Cup- North Caroline vs. Woodbridge, 7 p.m.; Salisbury Cup- Parkside vs. Sussex Tech, 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28- Salisbury Cup consolation, noon; Chesapeake Cup consolation , 1:30 p.m.; Middle Atlantic Cup- Forest Park vs. Winters Mill, 3 p.m.; Salisbury Cup championship, 5 p.m.; Middle Atlantic Cup- Easton vs. Sussex Central, 7 p.m.; Chesapeake Cup championship, 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29- Middle Atlantic Cup consolation, noon; Metropolitan Cup- Franklin Learning Center vs. Nansemond River, 1:30 p.m.; National Cup- Gwyn Park vs. Good Counsel, 3 p.m.; Middle Atlantic Cup championship, 5 p.m.; Metropolitan CupWicomico High vs. Aberdeen, 7 p.m.; National Cup- Archbishop Spalding vs. Thomas Jefferson, 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30- Mason-Dixon Cup consolation, noon; Mason-Dixon Cup championship, 1:30 p.m.; Metropolitan Cup consolation, 3 p.m.; National Cup consolation, 5 p.m.; Metropolitan Cup championship, 7 p.m.; National Cup championship, 9 p.m.
Laurel boys’ basketball team falls to Smyrna, 66-36, at home The Laurel varsity boys’ basketball team fell to Henlopen South power Smyrna, 6636, last Friday in Laurel. Carey Shelton and Lance Kelley each scored seven points to pace the Bulldogs. Darnell Cephas scored 30 points and Kevin Johnson added 18 for the Eagles.
Ennis records six tackles in Wesley’s Division III semifinal loss Laurel graduate Eston Ennis had three solo tackles and three assists in the Wesley College football team’s 44-7 loss to Wisconsin-Whitewater in the Division III national semifials last weekend. Sussex Tech grad Marcus Morris recorded a solo tackle and an assist and Woodbridge grad Dale Rains added an assist for the Wolverines.
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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young
Male Athlete of the WeekKory Belle- Sussex Tech Sussex Tech junior Kory Belle started the season on a high note, scoring 24 points in his team’s narrow loss to Caesar Rodney last Tuesday before netting 26 points in a win over Dover. He also had 25 points and 13 rebounds in a 6564 win over Sussex Central.
Female Athlete of the Week- Sharay Smith- Laurel Laurel sophomore forward Sharay Smith paced the Bulldogs with 15 points including six first quarter points in a win over Delmar last Tuesday. Smith hit the boards hard to help give Laurel some second shot opportunities.
Honorable mention- Darren Collins- Delmar; Justin Thomas- Delmar; Josh Kosiorowski- Laurel; Antwon Trimball- Laurel; Barry Bratten- Delmar; Fernandez Batson- Delmar; Joe Pete- Delmar; Donald Poole- Delmar; Alan Preston- Delmar; Jake Mitchell- Sussex Tech; Rob Wilgus- Sussex Tech; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Jamar Beckett- Sussex Tech; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Tomorrow Briddell- Laurel; Keneisha Wilson- Laurel; Brittany Griffin- Sussex Tech; Kariann Christophel- Sussex Tech; Rachel Lins- Delmarva Christian; Allison Wootten- Delmarva Christian
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The Delmar High School basketball teams opened their 2006-07 season last Tuesday with a win and a loss. The boys defeated Laurel 55-41 with Fernandez Batson and Barry Bratten tossing 19 and 17 points respectively to lead all Wildcat scorers. Meanwhile, the Delmar girls were outscored by Laurel 56-29 in their first game of the season. Shannon Wilson was the top scorer for Delmar with 10 points. Shawn Larrimore is the girls’ new coach, and it looks like it may be a long season for the Lady Wildcats mainly because they have no seniors, two juniors, and the rest are sophomores and freshman. Tuesday night they played like the inexperienced team they are; however, they do have athletic ability, and if they do not get down on themselves they should be a greatly improved team the second half of the season. Coach Larrimore has some good help in developing this team as Jeff Evans, Serena Thomas, and Chester Davis have signed on to help him out. And now about the Cambridge wrestling tournament which had a format that I don’t ever remember seeing on the Eastern Shore. It was a round robin tournament with every wrestler getting a chance to wrestle every wrestler in his weight class from each school participating in this tournament. There were nine schools represented; therefore, each boy got to wrestle eight times Friday night and all day Saturday no matter how many matches he had won or lost. Personally, I did not like this format because I do not feel that 14 and 15-year old boys should not be wrestling eight matches in less than a 24-hour period, and it even showed on some of the older boys late in the tournament. The top four wrestlers in each division received awards, so when it was all said and done, here are the facts on the Delmar wrestlers and the team. In the team stats, Mardela scored 418 points to finish first; Delmar scored 295 points to finish sixth, two points behind Easton
who finished fifth. Parkside, where we go for their tournament this Saturday, finished last, ninth, with 214 points. Delmar did much better in individual honors as we were the only school to have two first place winners, Justin Thomas at 189 and Darren Collins at 275, both who were undefeated at 8-0. We also had three other wrestlers to receive awards; Joe Pete was second at 171 with a 7-1 record, Donald Poole at 215 finished third with a 6-2 record, and Alan Preston at 160 was fourth with a 53 record. Mardela won with a group of experienced wrestlers in the lower weights while at the present time this is our Achilles’ heel although we have five freshmen in this group, and they will get better. I did want to mention the fact that two of the Delmar wrestlers, Alan Preston and Darren Collins wrestled Friday evening, and then they had to be at WorWic Tech to take ACT, a four-hour exam which is similar to the SAT, only science is added, at 7:30 Saturday morning and then drove back to Cambridge to finish competing in the tournament. The folks who ran the tournament were kind enough to move their morning matches back to the afternoon. They still got to wrestle all of their eight matches. I thought this was very nice of the folks running the tournament. The same sort of incident cost Delmar a state heavyweight title in 1959-60 when Ron Harder was undefeated all year and had to take his final exam for the Naval Academy the morning of the state wrestling championship at the U of Delaware. The boy who won the title because Ron could not make the time he was scheduled to wrestle was pinned by Ron during the regular season. Although I did not like the format, I thought that the tournament was well run, especially from a hospitality point of view. CATS VS. DOGSDelmar’s Shannon Wilson goes up for a shot during last Tuesday’s home g a m e against Laurel. Wilson had 10 points in the Wildcat loss. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel’s Jeremy Bagwell comes flying in to block the shot of Delmar’s Kevin Johnson during last week’s game in Laurel. Delmar jumped out to a 13-6 lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back in a 55-41 win. Photo by Mike McClure
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Raven Roundup: Boys’ basketball team tops Dover, 62-57 By Mike McClure
SOCCER AWARDS- The Seaford soccer awards banquet was held recently. Shown (l to r) are the varsity award winners: Zach Long, players’ special achievement award; Trevor Lee, coaches’ player of the year and Jim Stover award recipient; Paul Widerman, players’ player of the year and Jim Stover award recipient; Oscar Castrejon, most improved; Tim Halter, rookie of the year.
The Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team used a 36-30 advantage in the second half to defeat Dover, 62-57, last Friday. The Ravens trailed the Senators, 27-26, at the half but gained three points in the third and fourth quarters for the win. Kory Belle paced Tech with 26 points, Jake Mitchell added 10, and Andrew Townsend netted seven points. The Ravens edged rival Sussex Central, 65-64, in a home makeup game last Saturday. Belle had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Lawrence Slayton added 21 points, and point guard Jeffone Hill dished out five assists for the Ravens. Curtis Chandler netted 31 points and Donte Sturgis had 15 for the Knights. Six Raven wrestlers win matches- Six Sussex Tech wrestlers won matches in a 4129 loss to Pine Grove (PA) last Thursday. Wendall Cannon (112) earned a 15-5 win by major decision, Ryelan Pavlik (135) picked up an 11-3 win by major decision, Rob Wilgus (152) recorded a pin at 1:34; Alex Thomas (189) had a pin at 2:45; Jamar Beckett (215) added a pin in 40 seconds, and Chris Richards (Hwt.) won by decision, 5-2. Lady Ravens win opener, fall to Dover- The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ basketball team opened the season with a 56-54 win over Sussex Central on Friday, Dec. 1. Brittany Griffin paced the Ravens with 28 points while Karianne Christophel hit the gamewinning shot in the waning seconds of the game. Last Friday, Sussex Tech fell to Dover, 61-38. The Senators jumped out to a 19-8 lead through one quarter of play and held a 34-21 advantage at the half. Dover outscored Tech, 13-3, in the third quarter before both teams netted 14 points in the final period. Griffin scored nine points and Christophel and Sherri Farmer each netted seven points in the Ravens’ loss.
Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball defeats Gunston, falls to Worcester The Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball team defeated Gunston, 45-41, last Friday before being edged by Worcester Prep, 53-52, last Friday. Tyshun Rembert had 13 points and Bryant Hazzard added 12 points in the Royals’ win last Wednesday. On Friday, Delmarva Christian held a 15-9 lead after one quarter but trailed, 22-17, at the half. Worcester added to its lead with a 20-10 advantage in the third quarter. The Royals held a 25-11 advantage in the final quarter but fell, 53-52. Jonathan Dukes led Delmarva Christian with 22 points, Rembert added 12, and Hazzard had nine points. Shown (l to r) at the Seaford field hockey banquet are the varsity award winners: head coach Robin Verdery; Kelsey Riggleman, MVP; Erin Taylor, most improved; Kari Bergh, best offensive player; Bethany Cooper, best defensive player; Christine Gordy; Kistin Gillespie, Wilmer Tull Award; assistant coach Angie Lowe.
Woodbridge varsity wrestling team opens season with win, loss The Woodbridge varsity wrestling program returned after a four year hiatus, picking up a win over St. Thomas More and a loss to Polytech in its home opener last Wednesday. The Raiders defeated St. Thomas More, 60-18, as Brock Calloway (125), Kyle Avery (160), and David Keubler (215) recorded pins. Woodbridge won by forfeit in six matches, while both teams forfeited the 103 and 112 pound weight classes. Polytech defeated Woodbridge, 84-0. Woodbridge’s next match was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Laurel (see next week’s Star for exclusive coverage). The Raiders return home on Jan. 3 against Delmar.
Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball tops Campus, falls to Worcester The Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball team defeated Campus Community, 55-22, last Wednesday before being edged by Worcester Prep, 38-35, last Friday. Allison Wootten paced the Royals with 20 points and Rachel Lins added 18 points in Wednesday’s win. On Friday, Worcester edged Delmarva Christian, 10-9, in the first quarter and led, 20-14, at half-time. Delmarva Christian held a 15-7 advantage in the third quarter for a 29-27 lead, but Worcester Prep went on to win, 38-35.
Greenwood Mennonite girls’ basketball defeats Faith Baptist, 67-23 The Greenwood Mennonite School girls’ basketball team earned a 67-23 win over Faith Baptist last Friday. Amber Swartzentruber scored 13 points and Charla Benton added 12 to lead the Flames.
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Seaford girls’ swim team defeats Middletown, 107-63 By Gene Bleile
Seaford’s Lee Mayer (middle diver) leaves the starting block at the start of the 400 yard freestyle medley during his team’s 108-62 win over Middletown last week. Photo by Gene Bleile
Seaford boys’ swim team knocks off Middletown By Gene Bleile The Seaford boys’ swim team pushed their record to 2-0 last Thursday with a decisive win over Middletown, 108-62. The depth of the Blue Jays proved too much for the Cavaliers to handle overall. Middletown swam to six individual first place finishes, while Seaford took two individual places, but the Jays took second, third, and fourth in five individual events and out-scored Middletown in each event. Coach Jackie Morris was pleased with the boys’ effort, “the depth of our team and the three winning relays contributed to the win over Middletown,” she emphasized. “The key to our success and the outcome of our season will depend on the boys finishing in the top four places consistently,” she said. In a brother act that hopefully will be repeated many times this year, Brian DeMott (5.59.26) and his brother Phillip finished first and second in the 500 yard
freestyle, while the Halter brothers, Andrew (57.31) and Tim finished first and second in the 100 backstroke. The three relay teams also had a great day taking all first places. In the 200 medley relay first place went to Andrew Halter, Spencer Noel, Lee Mayer and Drew Venables in the time of 1.51.12. In the 200 free relay, Cory Darden, Spencer Noel, Zachary Hearn and Daniel DeMott finished in first with a time of 1.42.33. The 400 free relay team of Lee Mayer, Drew Venables, Brian DeMott and Andrew Halter also had a first place finish in 3.40.93. Other notable second place finishers were: 200 free, Brian DeMott, 2.06.33; 200 IM, Tim Halter, 2.28.01; 50 free, Lee Mayer, 24.09; 100 free Andrew Halter, 52.24 and the 100 Breast stroke, Spencer Noel, 1.12.79. The Jays move to 2-0 overall and 0-0 in conference.
The Seaford girls’ swim team and new head coach Alison Venables picked up their first win of the season last Thursday, 107-63 against Middletown at their home pool located at the Boys and Girls Club. The Lady Jays rebounded from a loss to Concord a week earlier in another nonconference meet. Seaford dominated the events taking nine first place wins during the meet including three relays. Coach Venables was pleased with her first win, but was somewhat cautious about the remainder of the season. “I saw better starts and turns this meet, even if our times did not improve overall, Venables said. “During the course of the season we need to concentrate on consistency and having good races meet after meet. Swimmers who did lower their times were Christina Bradham and Lindsay James, who both lowered their meet times by over a second, and newcomers Jana
Handle and Johanna Peuscher, who improved over two seconds in the 50 free. “The key to consistency will happen in practice when we practice with certain goal times in mind, so the girls can get a feel for their race pace before the next meet,” coach Venables concluded. Meet Results: First place finishers and their times: 200 medley relay-Jamie Swain, Paige Venables, Lindsay James and Olivia Bradham, 2.07.07; 200 freeChristina Bradham, 2.18.76; 50 freeJamie Swain, 27.27; 100 free- Olivia Bradham, 59.54; 500 free-Courtney Swain; 200 free relay- JeanMarie Ferber, Jamie Swain, Paige Venables and Olivia Bradham, 1.52.30; 100 backstrokeChristina Bradham, 1.14.19; 100 breaststroke- Paige Venables, 1;19.33; 400 free relay-Courtney Swain, JeanMarie Ferber, Taylor Swain, Christina Bradham, 4.28.41 Seaford moves to 1-1 overall and 0-0 in conference. Their next meet is against St. Andrews on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at St. Andrews.
Seaford’s Olivia Bradham swims the butterfly lap during her 200 yard Individual Medley event last week. Photo by Gene Bleile
Seaford High’s Paige Venables pulls hard in the butterfly event last week. Venables placed first in the 100 breaststroke. Photo by Gene Bleil Head coach Jackie Morris (Seaford boys’ swim) and head coach Alison V e n a b l e s (Seaford girls’ swim) check lineups and split times at the Seaford/Middletown meet. Photo by Gene Bleile Andrew Halter looks at the finish time board after his 100 yard backstroke event last week at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Halter broke his old record of 57.38 with a new time of 57.31. Photo by Gene Bleile
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Gibbs leads Woodbridge High boys, girls winter track teams Charles Gibbs returns for his ninth year as the Woodbridge indoor track and field head coach. Returning girls’ team members include seniors Sarah Swain and Morgan Willey; juniors Sarah Judy and Lori Williams; and sophomore Heather Solomon. Back for the boys are seniors Daniel Daisey, Dustin Parker, Nick Humphreys, Aaron Morris, and Michael Rathbone; juniors Derek Nennstiehl, Reuss Idler, Nathan Rathbone, Rob Pinchak, and Spencer Williams; and sophomore Will Passwaters. The team’s newcomers are junior Jennifer Tribbitt; sophomores Lindsay Cook and Grace Reardon; and freshmen Danielle Griffin, Tiarrah Hinton, Liz Walk, Kelli Warner, and Kelsie Willey. New to the boys’ team are seniors Anthony Gamba and Bryan Plante and freshmen Micah Idler, Diogenin Matos, and Josh Quinones. Gone from last year’s team are graduates Jerilyn Idler, Wagner Matos, Kyle Gibbs, and Machelle Williams. The team’s strengths are in its relays which feature a strong group of returning athletes. The Raiders also have good depth, but injuries are a concern. Woodbridge competes in meets at Snow Hill and Tower Hill.
FALL AWARDS- Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys’ Soccer and Golf trophies were awarded to the following upper school students at Worcester Prep’s Fall Sports Assembly for Grades 9-12: (front, l-r) Jack Townsend, Ocean City, Most Improved, Varsity Golf; Julia Robinson, Rehoboth Beach, Most Valuable Player, Varsity Golf; Tyler Hoyle, Berlin, Coach’s Award, Varsity Golf; (back) Ross Roessler, Bishopville, Most Improved, Junior Varsity Soccer; Parker McIntosh, Berlin, Coach’s Award, Junior Varsity Soccer; Walter Taraila, Bishopville, Coach’s Award, Varsity Soccer; Brian Carey, Seaford, Most Valuable Player, Varsity Soccer; and Mac Baldwin, Berlin, Most Improved, Varsity Soccer. Missing from the photo is Ben Kern, Dagsboro, Most Valuable Player, Junior Varsity Soccer.
SDPR to hold registration for youth winter sports programs The Seaford Department of Parks Recreation is holding signups for the following winter sports programs: Six and seven year-old basketball league- The deadline to register of the boys and girls 6-7 year-old league is Dec. 29. The league starts in early February with games played at Frederick Douglass on Saturdays. The cost of the league is $20. The league must have at least 32 kids in order to take place. Junior Jordan Basketball Clinic- The Junior Jordan Basketball Clinic is open to boys and girls in grades K-3. The clinic will take place Saturday mornings in January at Frederick Douglass with the basic fundamentals being stressed. The cost is $5 and the deadline to register is Dec. 29.
Harlem Globetrotters dribble back into Salisbury on March 18 at Civic Center The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Salisbury on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. The team will hit the Wicomico Civic Center for one show only. Tickets are on sale now and range from $20 to $60 plus fees. Special discounts are available. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office and online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org. For more information or to charge by phone call 410-548-4911.
Woodbridge High wrestling Coach: Garrett Johnson Newcomers- Juniors Brock Callaway (12), Terrance Manuel (140), and Isaac Turner (152); sophomores Aaron Mumford (145) and Kyle Avery (160); freshmen Casey Rifenburg (171), Aaron Williams (189), David Keubler (215), Josh Shupe (275), and Deshawn Collins (130) Team strengths- good hearts, love to wrestle Concerns- all need mat time
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Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday night scoreboard Boys’ basketball- Sussex Tech 95, Milford 78- Kory Belle scored a season-high 35 points and Jacob Mitchell added 20 points to pace the Ravens. Andrew Townsend added 11 points and Sean Hopkins had seven points. Indian River 61, Seaford 59- Indian River used a 19-12 advantage in the third quarter to take the lead and edge the Jays in the final quarter. Kyan Andrews netted 18 points and Alex Alexis added 16 points. Smyrna 66, Delmar 55- Barry Bratten scored 19 points, Kevin Robles scored 13 points, and Kevin Johnson added eight points in the loss. Woodbridge 73, A.I. duPont 59- Devon Horne scored 26 points and Vashad Whidbee added 25 in the Raiders’ non-conference win. Marc Nock also netted 17 points. Salisbury Christian 47, Delmarva Christian 39- Kevin Palmer had 18 points and Ike Lewis added 10 in the win. Bryant Hazzard (13) and Tyshun Rembert (12) led the way in the loss. Girls’ basketball- Woodbridge 57, Campus Community 26- Tiandra Felix (18), Kera Sampson (12), Jenna Schrock (11), and Ayonna Maddox (10) all scored in double digits for the Raiders. Milford 42, Sussex Tech 35- Leigh Powell scored 15 points and Brittany Griffin added seven points in the loss. Boys’ swimming- St. Andrew’s 88, Seaford 83- Andrew Halter tallied 14 points for the Jays. Girls’ swimming- St. Andrew’s 104, Seaford 66- See results in next week’s Star. Laurel point guard Tomorrow Briddell passes the ball to a teammate during Tuesday’s home win. Briddell scored 19 points to help lead the Bulldogs to the victory over previously unbeaten Lake Forest. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel girls come back to defeat Lake Forest, 37-33 By Mike McClure The young girls’ basketball team overcame a first half deficit to defeat previously unbeaten Lake Forest, 37-33, Tuesday night in Laurel. “The girls never quit,” said head coach Kevin Walmsley. “They bring that intensi-
ty and that effort every night.” Lake Forest ended the first quarter with a 9-7 lead as Herbie Rayne converted a three-point play. Laurel freshman point guard Tomorrow Briddell had five points in the quarter. The Spartans led by as many as seven points in the second quarter and held a
57th DSBA all-state football team to be announced this Saturday The 57th DSBA all-state football team will be announced this Saturday. See next week’s Star for this list. The coaches’ all-state football list came out last weekend and is in this edition. 22-17 advantage at the half. Briddell had seven points in the half and Twyla Hill added six points for the Bulldogs. Laurel scored the first five points of the half to knot the score at 22-22 as Tomorrow Briddell netted four points and Sharay Smith added one point. Lake Forest held on to a narrow, 25-24 lead after three quarters of play. Laurel went on a 7-0 run to start the fourth quarter for a 31-25 lead. Smith had three points and Tomorrow Briddell
scored four points during the run. Lake Forest moved within two points (33-31) before Tomorrow Briddell scored on a feed from Tykia Briddell with less than 30 seconds left. The Spartans continued to apply full court pressure but Laurel held on to its lead with Hill hitting a pair of free throws to seal the 37-33 win. Tomorrow Briddell had a season-high 19 points, Hill added eight points, and Smith netted six points in the win.
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State Trooper shoots attacker who was brandishing a knife The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit is investigating an assault on a trooper which led to the shooting of a 37-yearold Millsboro man in front of 21605 Mill Park Drive, in the Fisher Mill Park Development, in Bridgeville. At approximately 10:31 a.m. on Tuesday an area resident of Mill Park Drive called the 911 center to report a suspicious vehicle, a green Chrysler, parked in front of her residence. At approximately 10:39 a.m., a threeyear veteran of the Delaware State Police arrived on the scene. As the Trooper got out of his marked patrol vehicle, the suspect exited his vehicle and approached the Trooper, striking him in the eyes, placing the Trooper in a position of vulnerability. The Trooper, who was stunned by the attack, retreated and drew his service weapon ordering the suspect to back away. It was at this time the suspect brandished a knife. The Trooper radioed for assistance and attempted to keep the suspect at bay until help arrived. The Trooper made efforts to have the
Library seeks board member The Bridgeville Library Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the board. The board will review applications received and forward a recommendation to the resident judge of the Superior Court of Sussex County for appointment. Board members must be residents of the Woodbridge School District, preferably within the Bridgeville post office service area. Library Board members oversee the library as representatives of the community. They determine policies governing the operation and programs of the library. They develop and oversee the operating budget. They actively support library related legislation. The board has public meetings at least four times a year, and usually meets monthly. Applications are available at the Bridgeville Public Library, 210 Market St., Bridgeville. For more information, you may call Karen Johnson at 3377401. Deadline for the applications is Dec. 22.
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suspect put the knife down, however, the suspect would not comply. At approximately 10:40 a.m., SUSCOM, the 911 center, received a call from an area resident who stated the suspect was now pursuing the Trooper with a knife. The suspect charged the Trooper with the knife at which time the Trooper, in fear for his life, discharged a single shot from his service weapon, a .357 caliber Sig Sauer, striking the suspect in the chest. First aid was administered to the suspect. Paramedics arrived on the scene and stabilized the suspect before transporting him to Nanticoke Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. The suspect has been identified as Alfred J. Dorsey of the 28000 block of Layton Davis Road. This case remains under investigation. Per policy, the Trooper, who was not injured, has been placed on administrative duty pending a review by the Attorney Generals Office. Dorsey was charged with the following crimes: Assault, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Aggravated Menacing, Resisting Arrest Using Force or Violence, Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited. Bail information was not available as of presstime. Dorsey is in stable condition at Nanticoke Hospital.
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Commercialism rules the season, and yet we still buy Sometimes I feel I am obsessed with nostalgia. At Christmas time, ONY INDSOR this seems to be even more the case. I seem to constantly be thinkPerhaps I should simply ing about Christmases of the past, give homemade cookies especially those from my early childhood. This is when Christmas or baskets or mixed seemed to be the most magical. It fruit as my annual is also the time when we thought Christmas gifts. about the toys we may be getting under the Christmas tree. Right. I also recall that each year in elementary school we would draw That would work once, and then after names in class and then have a party that I would be branded as “having no where we would exchange Christmas Christmas spirit.” I would be labeled a gifts. Wish as I did that somehow the child tightwad, stingy, a Scrooge and a selfish who drew my name would come from a Grinch. I will have to consider if I am up prosperous family and my gift would be to all that judgment. stunning, it never happened. I think this is I remember so well my father telling because there was no one from a prosperme how, when he and his siblings were ous family in my class, actually in the enchildren and awoke on Christmas morntire school. So, each year my gift would ing, they were elated to find a sock with be the same, either a model airplane or a an orange and apple and some hard candy. book of lifesavers. This was his attempt to make me feel How totally repulsive it is to me now that I was so unappreciative that I actually guilty for asking to receive anything more for Christmas than an apple, orange and dreaded opening another book of lifesome hard candy. I do not recall feeling savers. I guess this was just one more exguilty in the least. ample of my heathen attitude. Even so, I Likewise, I would tell my own son can’t remember that I ever hated the canabout how my mother and father allowed dies so much that I didn’t eat them. each of my brothers and me to circle three I think that today, given society’s obitems in the Sears and Roebuck Christmas session with buying and many parents’ compulsive need to satisfy their children’s Wish Book with a guarantee that we would get one of the items. Just like me, every Christmas desire, receiving a gift my son also did not feel guilty about my from a classmate of a book of lifesavers lack of variety under the Christmas tree could very well result in a lawsuit. Perand went on to ask for Nike Air Jordan haps this is why holiday parties in school shoes, a Nintendo game system and an enare all but gone. I do find myself being very hypocritical tertainment center, no item under $150. This brings me to something that I had at times, actually at many times. For innot considered until I just brought up that stance, year after year I write in my column about how commercial Christmas has circle three items in the Wish Book thing become and how terrible it is that the holi- my parents had going on every year. Why did they simply not tell us to circle the days are nothing more than excuses to one thing we wanted the most, rather than buy, buy and buy! Then year after year, I circle three things? Let’s see, maybe by find myself in the store or online, buying, having us circle three items they had a buying, buying. chance to grab the least expensive of the I know I should really put my foot down and make a firm statement by refus- three, rather than risk us picking one extraordinarily expensive item. However, it ing to feed into the commercialism of could also have been their desire to have Christmas and stop buying. Perhaps I us circle three items as a means to tease us should simply give homemade cookies or and gain some sense of retribution for our baskets or mixed fruit as my annual heathen behavior throughout the year. Christmas gifts. Well, whatever the reason I am sure it inRight. volved the true spirit of Christmas.
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SPECIAL MESSAGE - Johnny Poe, 16, a 10th grader, who is being home schooled and also taking classes at Del Tech, created this lighted message, “Jesus is the ultimate gift.” Half of the message shows at a time. The Poe family house is at 9754 Sunnyside Road, just off Fawn Road east of Bridgeville. Johnny Poe’s lights are on every night, 5 to midnight.
“I’m shocked. I can’t believe he did this. It is unbelievable that this 16-year-old continues to keep doing what I would consider the impossible. Every night, we hear cars stopping to look at the lights. It is just amazing to me that he found a way to do what he wanted to do,” said his parents, John and Debbie Poe.
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Old merry-go-round resurfaces on Christmas parade float Mike Covey, Seaford, of Covey’s Car Care, and his family did a AT URPHY great job with their float in Laurel’s annual Christmas parade on Mike, about five years Friday, Dec. 8. The float was an ago, acquired what was old-fashioned carousel complete with Christmas lights and everyleft of the old Laurel thing. school merry-go-round The float has won awards and and renovated it into comments from several parades it something useful once has been in and of course Laurel again. And there it was for was no different. all to enjoy Friday night. On the float were Mike Covey and Chuckie Beals, who built the float, Hannah, Abigail and Bethany Covey, changed to, “Wilmington Trust has been robbed!” Well, that’s life in Laurel. Katie May Fields and Sarah Perdue. Mike, about five years ago, acquired Hey, Skip Wright, I have not heard what was left of the old Laurel school from you recently. Want to re-open your merry-go-round and renovated it into card shop in Delmar? People are still asksomething useful once again. And there it ing me about you! was for all to enjoy Friday night. I also have heard from an unnamed Now for some Laurel folks I am sure source that Chelsea Builders employees memories of that old merry-go-round flourish as we recall our early school days. Jonathan Cope and Ray Pusey made their singing debut at the company Christmas I think we should give parade chairman party at Chef Reds in Salisbury the other evening. To date, no record companies “Bo” Brittingham a round of applause. have approached them and neither has the This was Bo’s first time as parade chairAmerican Idol television show. Oh well, man an,d being the resourceful fireman he is, he made everything OK with help from Mike Eline has plenty of work for you in the meantime! fellow firemen Brian Whaley and Dean Culver. There was no one from the chamAs I entered Delaware Avenue from RJ ber of commerce there to show Bo where Riverside restaurant Friday evening, a to hook up the amplifiers, and of course Gerald Brown is in the hospital. So he was hundred yards up the street were the unmistakable Joe Bethards with his faithful it. walking companion, his dog, Duke. Without doubt, Joe is the most faithful walker Despite the cold (24 degrees) temperain the town of Laurel, well maybe Martin tures and the lack of a band, the parade was nice. It was a good job by the fire department, as usual. Great Rates. Great Service
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is once again going to be busy. Next week I plan on doing my annual Christmas list. But I do know that as good as I have been to president of the Bridgeville Commission Joe Conaway the last few years, he surely will bring me 20 pounds of scrapple or something from Smith’s. In reality, though, at this time I feel very down and disappointed, I guess. As most of you know from the news accounts, Terrence Puckham of Laurel is wanted for an alleged stabbing that took place on Monday, Dec. 11, in Laurel. His whereabouts at the time of this writing are unknown. Terrence “Toodie” Puckham grew up with my boys. I coached him in Little League and he was a fine young man. I have followed the lives of all the youngsters who played ball for me back in the 1970s with much sincerity and concern and when I hear something like this, naturally I am disappointed. Gardner Puckham, Toodie’s dad, has had a tough time of it. He lost a son, Brendon, in a car accident shortly after graduation, his wife, Shirley, passed away after years of kidney problems and now this. I consider the Puckhams a great Laurel family and to Gardner, I want you to know I am thinking of you, my assistant coach and friend.
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Letters Nearly 900 residents of Seaford being treated unfairly by the city Some time ago, the city of Seaford embraced an illegal assessment system that no one can understand or explain. This system treated 899 Seaford residents unfairly and increased their 1989 assessments and, therefore, taxes for the past three tax periods. A handful of affected citizens appealed this process and are still awaiting disposition. Since then, Mr. Larry Moynihan, extremely experienced in real estate matters and appraisal procedures, filed suit in Chancery Court asking for a ruling on the legality of the system used by the city. If the system is illegal, then the appeal process is meaningless. This is basic to a democratic system of checks and balances. Chancery Court Vice Chancellor John Noble, who heard the case, took months to make a ruling. Everyone who attended the hearing who I talked to said that the evidence against the system and the city was overwhelming, and the fact that it was illegal was a no brainer. Vice Chancellor Noble, however, failed to make a judicial decision, which was his responsibility, but instead made a “political” one, wasting taxpayers’ money and leaving Seaford residents discriminated against unfairly. I am appalled, as are others, by the lack of justice in this case. The reputation of the famous Delaware Chancery Court has been severely tarnished. As for the appeals process with the city, my experience has been exasperating. The first appeal was with Randy Westergren, owner of Delaware Assessor, and with a city representative. I understand that Mr. Westergren was not a Delaware licensed real estate appraiser or agent at the time of my appeal or the reassessment. When asked, Mr. Westergren told me the new 1989 reassessment was based on a purely statistical sample using Sussex County data; but he would not explain his system or show me the data. He since has admitted using the wrong Sussex County data for this reassessment. At no time did he visit or view any of the 899 properties, by his own admission. I asked for a printout of the affected properties as well as all 3,200 properties within the city and was told that would be
forthcoming. I am still waiting after a year and a half. I also asked for a copy of Mr. Westergren’s data and was told that it is secret information and not for release. I told Mr. Westergren that, as a student of statistics, his sample survey could be used as a basis to lower 2,301 residents’ taxes rather than to increase 899 and he did not disagree. Of course, there would be no money for him if that had been the case. To my knowledge, in every appeal case where a resident had a 1989 licensed appraisal done on his property for loan purposes or whatever, the actual appraisal was lower than Mr. Westergren’s statistical number; and, he agreed to change his number to the lower value. My second appeal was with the Seaford City Council when then Mayor Danny Short said that the council would hear appeals, but that there would be no discussion. Mr. Westergren was present also for the meeting but voiced no comment on the items brought out from the previous appeal session with him. Since then everything was put on hold pending the Chancery Court case since the court was supposed to rule on the legality of Mr. Westergren’s reassessment system that exMayor Danny Short and the city embraced. Since Vice Chancellor Noble declined his judicial responsibility and directed further appeals should go before Superior Court, perhaps a way to fund this would be to have all 899 residents contribute one year’s tax increase ($246,526) to a legal fund administered by Moynihan to go forward with his appeal. Another proposal might be to have the ACLU take up the fight of discriminated citizens. The Seaford City Council needs to know that what it did was wrong, illegal and not in the best interests of the constituents. We have seen how Hearn’s Pond residents organized to stop city annexation plans. If we need to go further, I wonder if Danny Short, our new representative in the legislature, would sponsor a bill to adopt only legally approved assessment methods for municipalities? Ted Gruwell Seaford
We should conserve nature’s beauty, not ruin it with towers We are thankful to be able to live on the Eastern Shore in Delaware. My wife and I enjoy the rural atmosphere, the farm fields, the trees, the color as the seasons change, the slower pace that senior citizens enjoy. However, Delaware and the whole planet are having problems with growth. We don’t want to be ones that move to the Eastern Shore and then lock all others out, but all of us must seek sensible development and growth. We need to protect our natural environment for all of our children. As adults and leaders we must practice and teach conservation of our resources. Conservation means more than the physical environment, but the visual as well. The young should see that we value and understand the beauty of nature. When we look at the forest, a false fake tree trying to disguise a cell tower stands out as affront to our senses, and sends the message that we don’t care for anything other than our own expedient need. Many more trees are needed to produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide and to filter pollutants before they reach our waterways. We need real trees: not disguised cell towers. There is already a fake tree near Felton. Let us hope that is the only one, and that someday, it will be removed. A cell tower at this proposed location near Woodland would probably reduce or eliminate the Woodland Ferry Road or the Woodland Church Road from being selected to the Scenic and Historic Byways Program. Please help Delaware! For my neighbors, in and near Patty Cannon Estates and Woodland Village. George C. Jacobs Seaford
State’s decision regarding buffer regulations is welcome There has been an important environmental debate raging in Sussex County for the past few weeks. Many people don’t know the facts. The casual observer could be forgiven if they thought some new law regarding
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buffers was being debated by the General Assembly in Dover. That is not the case. Our elected officials have never passed a buffer law, nor are they debating one now. Actually, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) has been working for many years to create a Pollution Control Strategy (PCS) for the inland bays drainage basin. When completed, it will be a comprehensive regulation that will have the goal of preventing excess nitrogen and phosphorus from running into our waterways. There are many techniques that can accomplish this goal. The widening of buffers is only one of them. The Positive Growth Alliance is proud to take an active role in lobbying for fair, effective laws and regulations in the areas of land use, public infrastructure, environmental issues, and the economy. Our lobbying technique is to present factual information to government officials, with information on how to check our sources. Any lobbyist’s only real asset is his or her credibility. Those who make up facts to achieve political goals, or that refuse to adequately educate themselves on their issues of concern, soon find they have lost their credibility. One thing that makes Sussex County so desirable to new residents is its uniqueness. We dislike large, bureaucratic government, have respect for the individual, and have deep roots to the land. We’re mostly rural. Even today, the largest city is only about 8,000 people and only about 10% of the land is developed. Many people come here because they wish to escape the intrusive, controlling governments and high taxes of some of our neighboring states. We have a strong tradition of limited government. For example, the Sussex County government probably has less bureaucracy than virtually all governments of a comparable size and type. The founders of our country believed, and we believe, that elected officials should make the big policy decisions, and bureaucrats should carry them out. Why is this important? Even the most powerful employee at a state agency has very narrow authority. For example, DNREC’s authority extends only to envi-
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Delmar Police Department looking for burglary suspects By Debbie Mitchell
CHICKEN SPILL - The road in front of the Wilmington Trust bank on Market Street in Laurel looked like a processing plant on Thursday, Dec. 7, after a truck hauling waste parts from chickens on its way to Cordova lost part of its load. A car was reported to have pulled out in front of the truck from the bank parking lot. Photo by Pat Murphy.
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ronmental issues. By contrast, an elected official has to consider all impacts on citizens before making a decision. The bureaucrat only answers to his immediate boss. The legislator has to answer to all the people at each election. Too much reliance on regulatory rule-making by bureaucrats, rather than the passage of law by elected officials, practically guarantees that many issues critical to the well-being of our citizens will be ignored in the formation of policy. It is proper for bureaucracy to use their knowledge and experience to propose solutions in their narrow fields of interest. It is the responsibility of our elected officials to conduct oversight to make sure those solutions are appropriate and in the overall best interests of their constituents. In June 2005, members of the General Assembly learned there were serious problems, both technical and philosophical, in the then-current rough draft of DNREC’s proposed Pollution Control Strategy. As they have done often in the past, they directed DNREC to investigate those concerns seriously and come back to them with a Pollution Control Strategy that would protect our environment while protecting the interests of our citizens. That process now may be nearing its end. DNREC, with expert technical advice from farmers, landowners, engineers, scientists, and developers, has continued to fine-tune the document. Included are a wide variety of techniques that DNREC says will prevent excess nutrients from running into our waters. One of those techniques is enhanced buffers. If you are a person who believes government should take effective control of large swaths of land, without compensation to the landowners, in the hope of stopping home building, you may well be
disappointed. On the other hand, if you truly appreciate environmental progress that respects the rights of all citizens, the latest version of the Pollution Control Strategy is a model of good government in action. The Positive Growth Alliance by no means believes the PCS is perfect at this point. We still have major problems with narrow portions. We will continue to be involved in the process, as should all citizens. A public hearing will be required before the PCS can become regulatory law. This would be a good time for any citizen to make his or her voice heard. If you would like more information on where to obtain a copy of the latest version of the PCS, please contact our office at 302-6443579. Rich Collins Positive Growth Alliance
Elks auxiliary thanks area businesses for their support The Ladies Auxiliary of the Seaford Elks Lodge 2458 would like to gratefully acknowledge the following businesses for their generous contribution to our recent fund-raiser: Cranberry Hill, Karpet Korner, Barton’s, Seaford Florist, Mernie’s, Tunes, Party Corner, Food Lion, Liz’s Beauty Shop, Johnny Janosik’s, 2 Cats in the Yard, Liquid Assets, Rite Aid, Burton’s Hardware, Dutch Country Market, John’s Four Seasons Florist, Wal-Mart and Grotto’s Pizza. Without their support we would not be able to support the charities that we do. Again thank you for your support. Barbara Beard Auxiliary secretary Seaford Elks Lodge
Local crime increases as the holiday season approaches. A press release issued Dec. 7 by the Delmar Police Department said that the department was looking for individuals involved in a series of burglaries in Wicomico and Sussex counties. According to Patrolman First Class Richard Lueders, the burglaries have occurred during the day north and south of Delaware 54 in both counties. Stolen items have included guns and video games. Police are looking for two black males who were seen in a silver mediumsized vehicle operated by an older white female. A black SUV is also possibly involved. Delmar police encourage citizens to report any suspicious behavior to their local police department. To avoid a break-in, Lueders suggests making your home appear as if someone is there. He also suggests that homeowners use a security system and lock windows and doors. “Leave the TV on, a light, or the radio,” he added. “Close your blinds or curtains. Don’t expose high dollar items by leaving them in easy view. This time of year people look for opportunity,” he said. Targeted items are stereos, televisions, electronic game systems and guns. Over the last year the Delmar Police Department has also experienced an increase in civil and service calls. “We have
more businesses, more housing and are seeing more traffic on the roads,” said Lueders. The police department does regular business checks, holds community meetings and talks to community groups. Delmar also has a concerned citizen group and a neighborhood watch program. Lueders believes it is important for the police department to be connected to the community. “It is important we know the people, that they get to know us,” he said. In addition, “retention of good officers is key,” he added. Servicing a population of more than 3,300 in the two counties, the Delmar Police Department has 12 officers including three in the academy. According to Lueders, a Delmar Police officer must become certified in both states and become familiar with two sets of laws and procedures. “This takes more time to get someone out on the road — as much as one year,” he said. “Right now our citizen to police ratio is on the low end.” He said the need for staffing specialized units will grow as the communities continue to grow. The Delmar Police Department is located at 400 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Delmar, Md., and can be reached by calling 410896-3131. The chief of police is Harold E. Saylor. More information, including warnings and safety tips, can be found on the department Web site at www.delmarpolice.com.
Delmar citizens OK referendum By Mike McClure Residents in the Delmar School District voted 80-6 in favor of a plan to fund a previously approved construction project at the Delmar Middle and Senior High School during a referendum last Tuesday, Dec. 5. According to superintendent Dr. David Ring, the approved referendum allows the district to float a 20 year bond bill to pay for the $550,000 local match for the construction project. The project, which had been previously approved, includes a six classroom addition to the middle school and additional cafeteria space. Ring thanked the citizens of Delmar for voting to allow the district to use the mon-
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Laurel held its annual Christmas parade Friday. Above, representatives of St. George’s United Methodist Church deliver a message the church has been preaching since 1842. Photos by Pat Murphy
The float from Bethel Worship Center, above, was a great competitor for Best Church entry. But the float from Christ United Methodist Church, below, took the honor.
Was it cold? Christine Adkins’ blanket (right) felt pretty good, while Councilman Randy Lee, wearing shorts, hardly notices the weather. The Lions club thermometer read 28 degrees at parade time.
The Laurel Fire Department’s 1924 Ahrens Fox engine, driven this year by Dick Russell, is always a parade favorite.
Epworth Christian School Cheerleaders give a performance for the judges.
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Lights and music lift the spirits at Christmas time There isn’t a bit of doubt in the mind of anyone who lives or drives around Laurel that Christmas is well on the way. There certainly seems to be an abundance of houses with decorative light displays this year, more so than any other year. The good people at the power companies must be delighted as the kilowatts go whirling around the meter boxes each of us have. Once again there are the homes with a simple, but elegantly beautiful, single candle in each window. And then, there are the homes with trees, animals, inflated Christmas balloons containing all sorts of characters, plus lighted wreaths, lights on handrails, lights outlining the houses and buildings, carolers, and those shimmering lights that hang down from roofs, windows and beams. At the intersection of Sixth and King
Moments with Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton streets, I was on my way home one day when I passed two young men with one of the tallest extension ladders I had ever seen. They were trying to reach the tip-top of the roof to hang lights and appeared to have a ladder that was a few feet short. I continued on my way home but checked out their decorating endeavors a few days later. They apparently either found an extra extension for their ladder or scaled the house up to the roofline, because the for-
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I say, does anyone out there know Santa’s E-mail address? I want to send him my list. This past weekend, Gary and Rena Renard entertained Gary’s brother and family from Maryland’s western shore, Hollywood. Here to visit were Rick and Leah and daughters Janet Elizabeth, Mary Kate, Rebecca and Anna Renard. A little aside here: Gary, Rena and daughter, Maria, are new in our area. They moved here from Vermont in October and are settling in and getting acquainted. If you meet them give them a warm welcome as Rena told me that they chose Laurel over other places in the area and they “liked what they saw” here. Thirty-two members of the Sand Dollar Walking Club in the Delmar area met on Dec. 7 and car-pooled to see the Ocean City Jamboree Christmas show. Ann Jones of Delmar tells me that 14 friends from this area attended the Ocean Bay Sweet Adelines Chorus program which was held at the Wicomico High School and following this musical interlude they had dinner at the commons at Salisbury University. Keith and Ann Jones and Betty Elliott of Delmar recently attended Tom Carper’s “Toys for Tots” holiday at the Shawnee Country Club in Milford. Recent holiday guests to the Derby Walker home were the Walkers’ daughter, Karla Gomez, her two daughters, Nicole and Samantha, all here from Guatemala . They were accompanied by Karla’s two nephews, Miguel and Andreas. Also enjoying the holiday with family were the Walkers’ son, Steve, his wife, Maria, and siblings Stephen, Victoria and Laura from Pearl River, N.Y. In a real holiday setting and beautifully decorated home in Delmar, Fran Munoz hosted for friends a pre-Christmas party with all the “fixings” and food galore, last Saturday night. Cheer and chatter were in the air and all the guests left fully imbued
with holiday spirit. The Bonnets and Boas, a Laurel group of the Red Hat Society, attended a Christmas party on Tuesday at the home of Susan Straughn in Georgetown. Billy Ball of Laurel celebrated his 10th birthday on Dec. 5 at Chucky Cheese in Salisbury. Belated happy birthday, Billy.
mer property of Mr. Arthur and Miss Rhoda Carmean now gleams beautifully at that intersection. The lights glow all along the roofline and at windows and other spots outlining the house. I am sure the Carmeans are smiling down from above at the outstanding results of the young people now living in “their” house and have passed their approval on all the improvements the new residents have made. Each of the homes at that particular intersection is gleaming with pre-Christmas joy and makes the passersby feel the warmth of all that is Christmas. Christmas lights always amaze me. They bring out decorating skills some homeowners never knew they had before. The result is bright and cheerful. There are many number of good people who, a few days just prior to Christmas, take the time to drive all over town to view the Christmas lights. This year the trip promises to be the most enjoyable ever. A hearty thanks to all the homeowners who light up the town with the brightness of Christmas. Musicians of all sizes, shapes and skills are extra busy at this time of the year. There are recitals, musical programs of every imaginable kind, church cantatas, choral ensembles and orchestral performances. Christmas is the time we find some of the most uplifting and glorious music composers ever created. Just check out the local newspapers for the time and place and take advantage of one of the many musical presentations that are being offered. The skills of the musi-
cians are excellent. Directors are able to pull forth the most resounding notes out of the most doubting of musicians at this time of the year. At Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel, on South Central Avenue, the choir will present a beautiful and stirring cantata. Calvin Hearn, longtime member of the church, is the choir director. He has recruited extra voices from the general congregation to join the regular choir members to present the 2006 cantata at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. The organ at Christ U.M. is one of the few remaining pipe organs in this area. More than 100 years old, this musical masterpiece comes alive at Christmas. I can attest to this since this is the church where I serve as organist. The choir at Christ Church is like every other choir. Made up mostly of untrained voices, early rehearsals left each of us with real doubts as to just what the final results would be for the cantata this year. But, after many rehearsals, with perseverance, with direction and the beauty of the ageold pipes of the organ, the cantata has come together. Pastor Fred Duncan, Calvin and the choir invite everyone to come hear the glorious sounds of music. Many other churches offer cantatas that same Sunday. Take the time to go somewhere — anywhere — and listen to the sounds of Christmas. It will be a few hours of your busy time well spent and will definitely lift your spirits. Music. It is the definite sound of Christmas.
The ladies of the Laurel Garden Club met at St. Philip’s parish hall last Sunday and created beautiful wreaths that they will hang on doors at the Hope Houses in Laurel. Under the very professional direction of Meg Fillmore, four wreaths, each one a very different design, were made. I’ve been requested to advise the parishioners of All Saints Episcopal Church in Delmar that it has been decided the Sunday services will be held at 10 a.m. the year round. Happy birthday wishes to Sharon Cordrey on Dec. 16 from S.M. and the guys at the Star in Seaford. We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Roscoe W. Radish, Bessie F. Young, Herman Smith Horton, Jerry “Gump” Brown and Robert “Robby” Lee Hathaway Jr. We continue with prayers for those who are ill: Fred Dykes, Herman Cubbage, Eddie Bunting, Bob Warner, Richard Cordrey, Ralph Baker, Hattie Puckham, Kelly Griffith, Terry Layton and George Hitchens. Happy December birthday wishes to: Beulah Jefferson, Doris Powell, Lorraine Taylor on Dec. 15; Mary Cutler, and Edward Steelman, Dec. 16; Norman LeCates, Dec. 18; Kathryn Russell , Dec. 20; and Robert Fitzgerald, Dec. 21. Treat yourself! Take a ride some evening and view all the splendor of Christmas lights in our area. See you in the Stars.
With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your family a truly miraculous holiday season.
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Opinion Part III: Appeal for a little help
Editorial Deer population controls This evening, the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge east of Milton will host a talk by a state game mammal biologist on the state of Delaware’s deer population. Joe Rogerson will discuss recent state surveys of the deer population. He will also give a report on the number of deer that were harvested in last year’s hunting season. According to the state’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, 13,670 deer were killed by hunters during the 2005-2006 hunting season. That is the secondhighest harvest since the 1990-1991 season, when the state started keeping track. Incidentally, the harvest for that first season was 5,066 deer. The high numbers are in part a reflection of added hunting seasons. In the 2004-2005 season, when the harvest was the highest ever at 14,669, an October antlerless season was added. This year, the antlerless season was repeated and a handgun season was added. But those high numbers are also a reflection of the ballooning population of white-tailed deer. Anyone who drives a car can talk about the numbers of deer that suddenly leap into the highway, sometimes causing an accident and sometimes barely escaping being hit. The natural enemies that historically kept the deer population under control are gone. In addition, diets for the deer have improved, with corn, wheat and soybeans there for the picking. At the same time, the human population in Sussex County is burgeoning. There is bound to be conflict, most dramatically expressed when car meets deer. It seems unlikely, as development after development comes before county and town councils, that this trend will be reversed any time soon. We urge everyone to slow down, to drive cautiously to avoid a crash with a deer. We also urge the state to continue to work to find ways to curb the deer population. And we encourage all politicians who hold the fate of development in their hands to take into consideration the need to preserve open spaces for the deer, so that they have places to romp other than the roads.
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My quest to improve the quality of our service by recruiting the help of our contributors is starting to pay dividends, but there is a long way to go. For example, just this week I received a beautifully written letter asking the newspaper to report on the activities of a church. With the letter was a colorful flyer. If the contributor had spent as much time writing a news release as he did preparing the cover letter, his church would be better served and our job would be easier. And if the same amount of time was spent on preparing a news release as was spent on preparing the flyer, a well written and effective news release would be the result. I must ask the question again, why not spend at least equal time on preparing a news release that will be seen by many thousands as you spend on a flyer or poster that may only be seen by a few hundred? I have received a very good response to my invitation to contributors to attend an evening session during which I would work with publicity agents and business marketing and public relations people to explain the best processes and forms for submitting news and photos. I asked those interested to drop me an email. The trouble was my new email address was not operational yet. We have just converted to a faster networking system, but I jumped the gun by announcing the new address too soon. But now the address is working and I will once again make this offer. If you are interested in attending an evening session on preparing news releases, send a brief note to me at editor@mspublications.com. I am keeping the responses in a folder and will announce a date for the session in late January. If you don’t have email capabilities, send me a note through the mail. Our address is Star, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or call me at 6299788. I promise to limit the session to an hour or so. I believe we will both benefit from this investment.
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Some of the rules for submitting copy to RYANT ICHARDSON a newspaper have changed. If you are If you are interested in atsubmitting hard copy, tending an evening session the rule of double spacing still applies, on preparing news releases, but newspapers no longer want to receive send a brief note to me at printed copies. The preferred editor@mspublications.com method of delivery is through email. News public, but because of the large copy should be sent in a text format number of requests for their time, and photos as jpg attachments, not anything you can do to help will imbedded in the text. Send news to editor@mspublica- benefit your organization and help us do a better job serving you. tions.com Include the name and phone Real headlines number of contact person and inA Dale Carnegie book I read include a suggested headline. Stay cluded this advice: “Never criticize, away from cute headlines. condemn or complain.” I should Do keep information concise. add to this: “Don’t poke fun or Do think about what is imporpoint out the mistakes of others. It tant for the public to know, when could come back to haunt you.” the public should be informed, then With that in mind, I got a nice schedule information to arrive at little note from a reader who nonewspaper office in time for publiticed a headline recently that made cation, usually two weeks ahead of him laugh. The headline was in this the event. newspaper and stated: Do double check your informaMurder suspect turns tion before sending to avoid having himself into the police to call later with corrections. A space between the “in” and Never use all capital letters. the “to” would have made a world Don’t send flyers or brochures of difference. as news releases. I have an even better example of Newspaper editors want to do a mistake I made that I will share the best job they can to serve the next week.
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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Tides Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Low 3:17 a 4:01 a 4:45 a 5:28 a 6:11 a 6:55 a 7:38 a
High 9:16 p 10:09 p 10:59 p 11:47 p —12:59 p 1:41 p
Low 4:06 p 4:59 p 5:47 p 6:31 p 7:13 p 7:54 p 8:35 p
Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursday’s weather. High Low Temperatures are Thursday’s highs Day and Thursday night’s lows. Thurs. 12:31 p 6:10 a Fri. 12:35 a 6:54 a Sat. 1:28 a 7:38 a Sun. 2:18 a 8:21 a Mon. 3:06 a 9:04 a Tues. 3:51 a 9:48 a Wed. 4:34 a 10:31 a
High —1:22 p 2:09 p 2:53 p 3:36 p 4:18 p 5:00 p
Low 6:59 p 7:52 p 8:40 p 9:24 p 10:06 p 10:47 p 11:28 p
Partly sunny
Partly sunny and mild
Mostly sunny
Intervals of clouds and sun
Sunshine
Rain
Sunny to partly cloudy
61/41
64/41
61/39
60/41
59/38
57/37
53/30
Almanac Statistics through Tuesday Dec. 12 at Georgetown, Delaware
Temperatures
Precipitation
High for the week . . . . . . . . . . . Low for the week . . . . . . . . . . . Normal high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Average temperature . . . . . . . .
. 62° . 17° . 50° . 31° 37.0°
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . 0.00� Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . 0.49� Normal for the month . . . . . . . . 1.11� Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . 46.80�
Smyrna 58/40 Dover 58/42
Apogee and Perigee
Date December 13 December 27 January 10 January 22
Time 1:57 p.m. 8:49 p.m. 11:27 a.m. 7:25 a.m.
Date February 7 February 19 March 6 March 19
Apogee Perigee Apogee Perigee
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Rise .7:12 a.m. .7:13 a.m. .7:14 a.m. .7:14 a.m. .7:15 a.m. .7:15 a.m. .7:16 a.m.
New Dec 20
Harrington 60/40
Time 7:40 a.m. 4:35 a.m. 10:38 p.m. 1:40 p.m.
Milford 61/41 Greenwood 61/40
Lewes 59/44
Bridgeville 61/40
Sun and Moon Sun Thursday . Friday . . . . Saturday . . Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday
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Set .4:42 p.m. .4:42 p.m. .4:42 p.m. .4:43 p.m. .4:43 p.m. .4:43 p.m. .4:44 p.m.
Day Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.
High 9:12 a 10:03 a 10:50 a 11:34 a 12:17 p 12:32 a 1:15 a
Vienna, MD
The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon is farthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur. When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.
Apogee Perigee Apogee Perigee
Nanticoke River Roaring Point, MD
Moon Thursday . Friday . . . . Saturday . . Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday
First Dec 27
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Rise .1:23 a.m. .2:22 a.m. .3:23 a.m. .4:27 a.m. .5:32 a.m. .6:38 a.m. .7:39 a.m.
Full Jan 3
Set .12:57 p.m. . .1:19 p.m. . .1:44 p.m. . .2:15 p.m. . .2:52 p.m. . .3:38 p.m. . .4:35 p.m.
SEAFORD 61/41 Blades 61/41
Rehoboth Beach 58/45 Georgetown 60/42 Concord 61/41 Laurel 61/39 Delmar 61/39
Millsboro 60/42
Bethany Beach 56/46 Fenwick Island 58/45
Last Jan 11
Day High Thurs. 11:53 a Fri. 12:44 p Sat. 12:50 a Sun. 1:40 a Mon. 2:28 a Tues. 3:13 a Wed. 3:56 a
Low High Low 5:32 a 11:57 p 6:21 p 6:16 a —- 7:14 p 7:00 a 1:31 p 8:02 p 7:43 a 2:15 p 8:46 p 8:26 a 2:58 p 9:28 p 9:10 a 3:40 p 10:09 p 9:53 a 4:22 p 10:50 p
Rehoboth Beach Day Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.
High 2:39 a 3:31 a 4:18 a 5:03 a 5:47 a 6:31 a 7:15 a
Low 8:44 a 9:40 a 10:34 a 11:23 a 12:09 p 12:53 p 12:38 a
High 2:53 p 3:43 p 4:30 p 5:16 p 6:00 p 6:44 p 7:29 p
Low 8:57 p 9:41 p 10:26 p 11:10 p 11:55 p —1:37 p
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