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NEWS HEADLINES DVFD will hand out smoke detectors
The Wake Up Delmar program, which is being conducted by the Delmar Fire Department in cooperation with Wakeup Delaware, will take place Saturday, March 8, starting at 10 a.m. Smoke detectors or batteries will be handed out to residents throughout Delmar. Smoke detectors or batteries will be replaced for households in need. If residents are not home, volunteers will leave a coupon for a free smoke detector. Smoke detectors are provided by the federal government as part of the Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration, Delmarva Power and Light and Lowe’s.
WATER AGREEMENT - Delmar signs agreement with Tidewater Utilities to provide water in growth areas. Page 4 EASY-FIT HYDRANTS - New attachments make hooking fire hoses up to hydrants easy. Page 4 ALL-CONFERENCE -Local athletes were recently named to the Henlopen all-conference teams for the winter sports season. Page 39 STARS OF THE WEEK - A pair of boys’ basketball players are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 41 CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF LIFE - Mary Goff of Laurel celebrated her birthday in style with a party attended by more than 175 people on Saturday evening, Feb. 23, at Chickberry Farms, Laurel. Goff, surrounded by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and other family members, is third from the left in the second row and her son, Bobby, stands behind her. See story on page 12. Photo by Pat Murphy.
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Board one step closer to requiring superintendent to live in district Vote on new residency requirement expected at March 19 meeting By Mike McClure The Laurel School Board held the first reading on a revised policy on the residency of the district’s administrators and superintendent during its meeting last Thursday. The board also voted to table action on recommendations for a major capital improvement project. The first reading on the residency policy took place without discussion from board members. The policy was revised on the recommendation of the superintendent search committee. It will return during the board’s March
19 meeting for a second reading and a vote. The policy, as presented on Thursday, strongly encourages central office and building level administrators to reside within the Laurel School District. A superintendent who is newly hired will be required to reside within the Laurel School District within six months from his or her contract hiring date. Stricken from the policy was a passage authorizing the board to exercise its discretion in determining the terms and conditions of employment of an existing district employee hired as
superintendent (except in matters that are mandated by or within the sole jurisdiction of the State Department of Education). At the end of the meeting, during the public participation section of the meeting, Laurel High teacher Brad Spicer questioned the proposed policy requiring the superintendent to live in Laurel School District. “I find this position to be counterproductive to the district,” said Spicer, who said this would eliminate current district employees who are not Laurel residents from becoming superintendContinued to page five
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As Delmar grows, Tidewater Utilities will provide water By Mike McClure
Delmar (Del.) Mayor John Outten indicated that the town and its attorney wanted to change some of the language of the agreement. Esposito and the Tidewater representatives voiced some concern over the proposed changes, which would also need to be changed in the wastewater agreement, but agreed to them. The Delmar Council voted 4-0 in favor of approving the water service agreement while the Delmar Commission voted 3-0 in favor of the agreement. Delmar (Del.) Vice Mayor Michael Houlihan reported on the last two Planning and Zoning Commission meetings. Doug Warner spoke to the Planning and Zoning Commission about the proposed White Tail Run development during January’s meeting. Warner’s concept plans for the development, to be located on Old Stage Road, included townhouses, quads and duplexes
The Delmar Council (Del.) and Delmar Commission (Md.) each approved a water agreement with Tidewater Utilities Inc. during Monday’s Delmar Joint Council meeting. The council and commission approved a wastewater agreement with Tidewater during the January Joint Council meeting. Jerry Esposito, president of Tidewater Utilities Inc., told the joint council that Tidewater was prepared to sign the Tidewater Environmental Services Inc. (TESI) water agreement Monday night. The agreement allows Tidewater to provide water service in the town’s growth and expansion areas and allows the town to acquire bulk water service. “We believe this water agreement mirrors the wastewater agreement that you signed,” said Esposito.
houses with a total of 340 units. Houlihan said Warner last presented plans to Planning and Zoning in April 2007. The Planning and Zoning Commission had concerns over the amount of parking proposed for the development as well as open space, entrances, lighting and sidewalks. Warner was invited to attend the February Planning and Zoning Commission and Monday’s Joint Council meeting but he was not present at either meeting. Houlihan told the commission that Warner sent Planning and Zoning a letter indicating that he will “reevaluate the entire program.” Houlihan also reported that representatives from McDonald’s presented a preliminary site plan to Planning and Zoning. He said the plan was fine except for two items: the height of the sign and a possible traffic problem at the entrance to the restaurant. The restaurant is slated for land
near the location of the Delmar Commons exit to Route 13. The Planning and Zoning Commission asked the developers to have a monument sign instead of a 30-foot standard pylon sign. McDonald’s preliminary plans included a monument sign that is 10 feet high with a 7-foot arch. The developer agreed to Planning and Zoning’s request to reduce the sign to 10 feet. As for the traffic problem, the Planning and Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval to the site plan, but Houlihan says the commission will address the possible traffic problem when the developer comes back for final approval at the next Planning and Zoning meeting. The Delmar Commission voted, 3-0, to allow the town to purchase 4.48 acres on the north side of Foskey Lane in Delmar, Md. The land may be the future site of a public safety facility.
New adapters make hooking hoses up to fire hydrants easier By Tony E. Windsor
Vickers explained that the hydrant adapters enable the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department to do fast hookups to fire hydrants. LVFD Chief Mark Sheridan had expressed concern that fire hoses used by the department had difficulty hooking up to some fire hydrants and the time it took to make the connections was crucial in the event of a fire emergency. Vickers said Sheridan and other members of the LVFD approached the town
The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department and the town’s public works department have joined forces to help make fire fighting more efficient in the community. During a recent meeting of the Laurel Town Council, Laurel Public Works Director Woody Vickers announced a joint project involving the installation of 113 Kocheck fire hydrant adapters.
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and suggested that the Kocheck installations was of such importance that it would be beneficial for the town and fire department to work together to get the project complete. He said the town had budgeted $4,000 for the installation of 26 Kocheck adapters for the current fiscal year.“Fire Chief Sheridan was able to get a reduced price for the Kocheck adapters,” Vickers said. “He said the fire department was also willing to split the cost with the town to
have all hydrants fitted with the Kocheck adapters.” Vickers said with the support of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, the town was able to install all the Kocheck adapters needed throughout the town and save taxpayers $7,000. “We were also able to complete the Kocheck adapter’s installation project two years early,” Vickers Continued on page five
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN SUSSEX COUNTY A qualified person seeking to become a candidate for the Board of Education for a public school district shall submit a Candidate Filing Form to the Department of Elections for Sussex County no later than 4:30 p.m. local time on Friday, March 7, 2008, for Sussex County School Districts.
School Board Election Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Cape Henlopen School District Area “A” one Seat - Term Ends June 30, 2013
Delmar School District One Member - At Large - Term Ends June 30, 2013
Indian River School District One Member - District No. 3 - Term Ends June 30, 2011 One Member - District No. 4 - Term Ends June 30, 2011 Two Members - District No. 5 - Term Ends June 30, 2011
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Woodbridge School District One Member - At Large - Term Ends June 30, 2013 School Board Member Candidate Filing Forms may be obtained from the Department of Elections for Sussex County in person in the office of the department, by mail or by fax. Completed candidate filing forms must be returned back to the department with original (live) signature. Candidate Filing Forms are available at: http:// electionssc.delaware.gov All terms begin July 1, 2008 Department of Elections for Sussex County 119 N. Race Street, Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone: 856-5367
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Teacher: Residency requirement would be ‘counter-productive’ Continued from page one
ent. “If they are the best qualified candidate for the job then they should be hired,” he said. Spicer acknowledged that the superintendent should be visible in the district’s schools and should be available at anytime to deal with district business. He suggested requiring the superintendent to attend certain functions, visit schools and participate in local civic organizations, but he questioned the idea of eliminating loyal district employees with prior service to the district based solely on residency. The board once again voted to table action on major capital improvement recommendations. The recommendations were presented to the board and the public by Studio JAED during a Feb. 6 referendum meeting. The proposal included the following: construct a new middle school and a new high school on the high school site; demolish the existing high school; construct a new stadium and track on the high school site; demolish the existing stadium and track; construct two new elementary schools on the existing Laurel Intermediate School/Middle School site; demolish existing Laurel IS/MS building except for the original 1921 portion; renovate the 1921 portion of the IS/MS into central administrative offices, teacher and staff center, and community meeting space; demolish existing North Laurel Elementary School and keep property as
potential future building site; declare P.L. Dunbar Elementary School as surplus property; and declare the existing Central Administrative office building as surplus. Laurel Middle School principal Jennifer Givens updated the board on the school’s efforts to stop bullying. The board passed a district wide bullying policy in December. Givens indicated that across the nation, the middle school level has the most incidents of bullying. Students at Laurel Middle School were given a 75-minute lesson on bullying and what to do if they are bullied or see bullying. Lessons were also worked into preparation for the state tests and in computer classes and pamphlets were sent home with the students. Givens said most incidents of bullying start with “cyberbullying,” during online chats, texting, etc. According to acting superintendent Linda Schenck, the district was told in mid-November that it had to have a bullying policy in place and that students, teachers, and parents had to be informed of the policy by Jan. 1. At the beginning of last week’s meeting, North Laurel principal Christy Greaves thanked the board for its support of the Mid-Atlantic Cup Stacking championship which took place at the school recently. “It was a lot more than we though it would be. Without the support of our teachers, staff, and board we would not have been able to pull it off,” she said.
LVFD praises town, public works said. He commended the LVFD for its willingness to help the town get the project completed. Sheridan was present at the council meeting and expressed appreciation on behalf of the LVFD for the efforts of Vickers and his crew. “I want to thank you for getting the Kocheck adapter project completed,” he said. “Having these adapters on the town’s fire hydrants will make our job much more efficient.” Sheridan also pointed out that the relationship that the LVFD has had over the years with the town government has been
extremely positive. “It is easy for people to point fault at government,” Sheridan said, “but I want to express appreciation for the relationship that we have with the Town of Laurel. We have received great support from the town and I would like to especially recognize the support that we get on a regular basis from Woody Vickers and the Public Works Department.” At a recent LVFD awards banquet, the fire department had planned to make a presentation to Vickers. However, he was unable to attend the banquet. During the council meeting, Sheridan and colleagues Jeff Hill and Bill Hearn joined Mayor John Shwed in recognizing Vickers.
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Business Neill earns FPS designation
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Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) is hosting monthly tours in order to keep the public up-to-date. You may already know that KSI is an organization dedicated to providing training and employment opportunities to people with disabilities. Have you ever seen for yourself what KSI is all about? Have you seen recently what’s new inside KSI? Seeing inside KSI will allow you to learn about the services KSI is providing, meet some of the individuals employed at KSI, see some of the jobs being completed, and witness first hand the quality work force which can assist businesses and save them money. These special one-hour tours, beginning at 8:30 a.m., will be offered the third Thursday of each month. The dates for the
next few months are April 17, May 15, and June 19. Come see inside KSI. Call Alicia Hollis, 302-422-4014, ext. 3015, with questions or to make a reservation or one of the above scheduled tours.
Ramey announces top agents
Gordon A. Ramey Jr., broker at Century 21 Tull Ramey Real Estate, announces that the top agents for January are Scott Venables, top listing agent; Angie Zebley, top producer; and the team of Michelle Mayer and Tom Knopp was the top selling agent.
Harman joins Sperry Van Ness
Brent C. Miller, CCIM, CPM announces the addition of Rob Harman to the Sperry Van Ness - Miller Commercial Real Estate team in Salisbury, Md. as a senior advisor. Originally from Washington, D.C., Harman has nearly 20 years of experience in commercial management. He earned his Rob Harman Delaware real estate license in 1995 and will concentrate on commercial sales and leasing in Delaware. Harman volunteers with the Lion’s Club, where he is a past president; Habitat for Humanity; Seaford Men’s Mission; Cokesbury Community Church; and others. He currently resides in Seaford with his wife and children. In his free time, Harman enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing guitar, writing music, and leading the band at his church. For more information, contact Harman at Rob.Harman@svn.com or 302-462-0510.
SBA forms partnership with the Minority Business RoundTable The U.S. Small Business Administration is broadening its outreach to minority entrepreneurs by signing a partnership with the Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT). The strategic alliance is part of SBA Administrator Steve Preston’s ongoing effort to support small business development initiatives in underserved communities. It will allow the organizations to share resources and educate minority entrepreneurs on how to use SBA products and services to establish and grow their businesses. “Minority businesses are one of the fastest growing sectors in the small business community, so it is imperative we reach out and educate them on SBA’s products and services,” SBA Administrator Steve Preston said. “MBRT is a national membership organization for minority CEOs that serves
as a unified voice for minority businesses. By working together, we can help more of these businesses succeed and stimulate economic growth in their communities and the nation’s economy.” “There are over 5 million minority businesses employing millions of Americans that create businesses and jobs in the U.S. economy,” said Roger A. Campos, MBRT President & CEO. “MBRT is pleased to partner with SBA to deliver valuable services and products to help build the capacity of this rapidly expanding economic force.” As part of the resource pooling, MBRT will cooperate with SBA and its resource partners to provide information to members about its business development programs and services, and share current SBA news and information. The two-year agreement is a renewal of the partnership between the SBA and MBRT and was implemented on Feb. 2.
REGIONAL BUILDERS MAKES DONATION TO LIBRARY - Mr. Robert Boyd, president of Regional Builders, Inc., presented Matthew Davis, president of the Bridgeville Library Board of Trustees, with a check for $2,500 for the new Bridgeville Library.
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Young pilot flies more than 60 bombing missions The Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers are running a series of articles on the veterans who served this nation during World War II. We welcome suggestions for interviews. Contact Bryant Richardson at 629-9788.
By James Diehl Like so many Americans, John Kroening’s life changed forever on Dec. 7, 1941, the day the Japanese attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. But Kroening, who retired and moved to Seaford in 1993, wasn’t in the Hawaiian Islands that fateful day. In fact, he wasn’t even in the military yet. The event did motivate him, however, to volunteer for the Allied war effort – and he wanted to fly. He had always wanted to fly. There was just one problem – he was too young. At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States required their military pilots to be officers and at least 21 years of age. They were also required to have two years of college under their belts. Kroening, as eager as he was, was only 18. “It had always been my dream to fly. I would see airplanes flying in the sky and I wanted to be up there, too,” says Kroening, who moved to the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford last year. “When you fly, you become a part of your airplane. If you can’t do that, you’re not a very good pilot.” It turns out the attack on Pearl Harbor caused the American military to rethink their guidelines and, eventually, change the rules. And, as Kroening likes to say, “Uncle Sam put gold bars on my shoulders and silver wings on my chest and turned me loose in a B-25.” Between 1943 and 1945, Kroening logged thousands of miles in his B-25, dropping hundreds of bombs and immensely helping the Allies achieve victory in Europe during World War II. He flew 65 missions before heading home. “Most of the time in Europe, I was bombing bridges and railroad fills in the Po Valley and along the Po River [in Italy],” Kroening says. “We were taking out the main supply lines of the Germans.” Kroening celebrated his 21st birthday on June 6, 1944, the day the Allies went
ashore in Normandy, France, on what will forever be known simply as D-Day. Kroening himself was not in the north of France that day, but was instead bombing the city of Marseille in the south. “The Americans were coming in from England, but we were hitting [the Germans] from below,” he recalls. Kroening’s time in Europe was dangerous and it was lonely, but it was necessary to the war effort. And it has all been documented in words, and photographs, thanks to a collaborative effort last year between Kroening and his daughter, Leslie. “Flyboy: Teenager’s Fast Track to Becoming a WWII Combat Pilot,” was published last year by father and daughter as a way to forever remember Kroening’s time in the United States Army Air Corps. Full of pictures, stories and newspaper clippings from the 1940s, the book tells the story of a young man from Baltimore who served in the 12th Air Force, 340th Bomb Group. Some stories are of the war and others are centered around recreational trips. And many are about survival. “I was hit [by enemy fire] many times during the war,” Kroening remembers. “We were flying in a tin can and, when they shoot at you, pieces of shrapnel fly in all different directions. When the pieces of shrapnel hit the airplane, it was like somebody was throwing rocks at a tin garage. We’d come back to base sometimes with 100 holes in the plane.” In Kroening’s room at the new veteran’s home in Milford hang two distinguished flying crosses and eight air medals earned during his time in the European Theater. The flying cross commendation reads in part: “For extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight of a B-25 type aircraft on March 4, 1945. Lt. Kroening flew in an attack on a railroad fill near Stazdi Ceraino, Italy. Upon the commencement of the bomb run, shell fragments from intense and accurate antiaircraft fire heavily damaged his airplane…On 60 combat missions, his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty have reflected great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States.” This about a young man who, had it not been for the attack on Pearl Harbor, may have never flown an airplane in combat. In addition to the missions that earned
John Kroening flew 65 missions over Europe in a B-25 bomber during World War II. He retired to Seaford in 1993 and moved into the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford last year.
him many of his medals, there was one mission, during which he earned a presidential unit citation, that Kroening remembers vividly to this day. It involved an Italian cruiser, a nighttime mission and a precisely placed bomb crucial to the mission’s success. “It was the middle of the night and the Germans were trying to drag this Italian cruiser across the harbor in Rome so they could sink it and block the harbor,” Kroening remembers. “Well, we heard about it and took off to sink it before it got there. We split the boat right down the middle, cutting it in half before it reached the harbor. “We were able to use the harbor then to bring our supplies in.” Then there were the missions where the American planes were not the only ones in the skies. Many times, Kroening says he
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wondered if he was going to make it back to his base on the French island of Corsica – often times, he barely did. “I came back this one time on a single engine. I just dropped out of formation and limped home on my own,” Kroening remembers. “You can’t keep the plane above 5,000 feet with only one engine. You just pray no one will hit the second engine, because, if they did, you were done for. “The whole time you’re going back to base, you’re wondering if you’re going to make it back and thinking about where you may go down. Several times, I didn’t really think I was going to make it. You just never know until you set your wheels down on your home field.” Many times, upon arriving back to their home base, planes with bullet holes would be inspected by servicemen. Sometimes Continued to page nine
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members or friends. Some took the alcohol from their own homes or a friend’s home without permission; in other cases adults, siblings or friends provided the alcohol.” The Task Force is comprised of various state agencies including the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco, The Delaware Attorney Generals Office
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Missions contain close calls Continued to page nine
they would put [rods] through one hole and find a corresponding hole on the other side to determine a bullet’s trajectory. Sometimes, what they found was difficult and quite scary. “One time, they put the stick through and it went right through where my head was in the plane,” Kroening says. “I must have been leaning down for something at the time, because if my head had been where it was supposed to be, I would have been hit in the head and died. “That’s just part of flying in combat, though. People are shooting at you and trying to kill you. My job was to go to the target, drop a bomb and come back. [The Germans’] job was to try and stop me from doing that.” During certain missions, the famed Tuskegee Airmen, a team of black fighter pilots, would escort Kroening and his fellow pilots into battle. “They flew support for us and I met a couple of them later. They were nice guys,” Kroening says. “They did their job and what they were supposed to do. We were always glad to have them helping us – it can be a lonely feeling up there sometimes.” Kroening rarely ever flew with the same flight crew twice, he says, because the military wanted to keep men from becoming too attached to one another lest someone not make it home.
Despite the rules, the men still grew close. “One time, I was giving a thumbs up to my wing man and he gave a thumbs up back to me as we were coming back from our target,” Kroening remembers. “All of a sudden, he got a direct hit in the cockpit and it became engulfed in flames. Then the plane started to waver up and down. Then it rolled over, hit a mountain and blew up. Seven people were killed. “That could easily have been my plane instead of his. He was my buddy and, all of a sudden, he was dead. That was hard.” After flying 65 combat missions in Europe, Kroening was in Naples, Italy, preparing to come back to the United States when the Germans surrendered and World War II ended in the European Theater. It was a time for celebration. “I was lying in bed when I heard the Germans had surrendered. I grabbed my coat and ran to the main gate because I wanted to be in town so I could celebrate,” Kroening says. “The war was over and we were happy. Then we got on a boat and we came home.” Kroening returned to Maryland and eventually began a career in the field of law. He retired to Seaford in 1993. Leslie Bridgett, his only child, lives in the Annapolis area. Next week’s feature will profile a Navy man from Georgetown, who served as a minesweeper in the Pacific Theater during the war.
Groundbreaking is next Monday for Greenwood CHEER Center On Monday, March 3, there will be a ground breaking for the new Greenwood CHEER Activity Center, 12713 Sussex Highway. At 10 a.m., the ceremonial first shovel of dirt will be moved by Arlene Littleton, CHEER executive director, Bishop Grace Ruth Batten, CHEER board of directors president and Susan Welch, Greenwood Activity Center director. Various dignitaries are expected to be there including state Sen. Thurman Adams, members of Sussex County Council, Greenwood Mayor Donald Donovan and Greenwood Town Manager Michael O’Gara. The public is invited to be a part of Greenwood history while enjoying a morning of ceremony and refreshments.
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‘The Music Man’ The music department at Laurel High School presented ‘The Music Man,’ a musical about what happens when a slick salesman comes to town, last weekend. Additional shows will be Thursday and Friday, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday at 1:30 p.m. All performances take place at the high school.
Monica Wharton and Brandon Niblett finish up a number.
Fourth-graders Michaela Brodie-Willey and C.J. Wilkerson are stars. Marian the librarian (Sierra Spicer) and Professor Harold Hill (Christian Auer) sing ‘Till There Was You.’ Photos by Mary Cass
Playing in the pit are, from left, Chas Engel on the trombone and Philip Jester and Brandon Phulesar on trumpet.
Singing in a barbershop quarter are, from left, Tyrell Whitney, Fred Applegate, Robert Short and Dukinson Appolon.
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Exchange student addresses club The February meeting of the Delmar New Century Club was Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the Delmar Library. Juan Vega, a foreign exchange student at Delmar Jr.Sr. High School, was the guest speaker. Juan lives in Madrid, Spain, with his parents and two brothers. He told the group that he likes sports and eating at Appleby’s, thinks his school subjects are easier here than in Spain and that Mrs. Parsons is one of his favorite teachers. He talked briefly about his experience with “the running of the bulls” in Spain. Juan said that he hopes to attend the prom this year and wants to pursue his interest in photography when he returns to Madrid. Juan is being hosted by Andy Fleetwood and his family of Delmar.
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Ernest Jones, a plumber at Salisbury University, collects his lottery winnings with his daughter-in-law Barbara Jones.
Delmar man wins lottery prize Ernest Jones had a rough morning last Wednesday. His vehicle wouldn’t start and he rushed off to work at Salisbury University with only a few items in his pockets: a couple of dollars and his Maryland Lottery Mega Millions ticket. But Jones’ day improved when he stopped to check his ticket and discovered that it was a $250,000 winner. A plumber at the university for the last 20 years, Jones was thrilled. “All I could do was stand where I was standing,” he said. “The feeling just won’t leave me. It’s like nothing else.” Jones, a resident of Delmar, immediate-
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Friends and family celebrate life of 100-year-old Mary Goff By Pat Murphy Longtime Laurel resident Mary Elizabeth Goff celebrated her 100th birthday in front of 175 family members and friends on Saturday evening, Feb. 23, at Chickberry Farms. Goff’s granddaughter, Cathy Parker, was the master of ceremonies for the event and told of how poor the people were in the Appalachian community in which Goff grew up. Mary Fridley was born Feb. 25, 1908, in the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Augusta Springs, Va. Her mom, Millie, died when Mary was just 4 and the little girl went to live with friends of the family, who also took in her older brother and baby sister. There was no running water or plumbing in the house, and very little electricity. Members of the family, including Mary, spent many hours a day chopping wood, milking cows, canning, cooking and curing the meat for their meals. “Life was especially hard for Mommom,” Parker said. “She was an orphan in every sense of the word, kept safe by a brother only two years older than her. But she made it and those experiences set her on the path of values she followed for the rest of her life — hard work, faith and family.” As a mere 14-year-old, Mary met the love of her life, Pete Goff, who lived and worked in nearby Hopewell, Va. They were married in 1922 in a blacksmith shop in Staunton, Va., and they “set up housekeeping” as they say in Appalachia, with Pete going to work for the Hercules Power Company there. During these early years they struggled to pay their bills, as did most families in the late 1920s and 1930s, especially those living in Appalachia. During this time, however, the Goffs had three children, Jack, who is deceased, Ruth Goff Allen, also deceased, and Bobby Goff, who is a retired educator and preacher in Nashville, Tenn. Among the Goff neighbors were the Janosik family, whose son Johnny became a part of the Goff story many years later. In 1939, with work slow, Pete accepted employment with the DuPont Co. at the construction site of its new nylon plant in Seaford. The family soon joined Pete in Sussex County and they made their home on Market Street in Laurel, where Mary still lives today, some 69 years later. A few years later, Pete was going to accept a construction job in Louisiana, but Mary said, “I ain’t going nowhere. This is our home.” And they didn’t, as Pete accepted employ-
ment at the new DuPont plant he had helped build. Many memories were created for the Goffs at their Market Street home, but even more so for the many friends and people they got to know in their adopted town of Laurel. Many stories came from those experiences as Jack and Bobby both loved the outdoors and were excellent athletes and played sports. Ruth also played sports and was involved with school activities too, all under the guidance of Pete’s and Mary’s steady and firm discipline. To help make ends meet, Pete sold State Farm Insurance for 25 years with an office in their home. In the late 1940s, at the urging of Pete and Mary, old friend Johnny Janosik came to Laurel with only a couple of dollars in his pocket. Naturally, he stayed at the Goff home until he got on his feet and today his store, Johnny Janosik’s World of Furniture, is one of the largest furniture stores on the east coast. Like Mary and Pete, it stayed right in Laurel. The Goff home quickly became a gathering place for their many neighbors and the families shared their fortunes and tragedies together, the way neighborhoods used to be. Among the friends they became acquainted with were Sarah Turtherly and members of the Thawley, Johnson, Bryan, Plummer, Murphy, Bennett, Prettyman, Wingard, Calio, Lynch, Collins and Horner families. “Her roots have spread from Virginia to Delaware and she is still as solid as a rock,” Parker said. Both Pete and Mary joined the Laurel Church of Christ in 1951 and were involved with all activities of the church until Pete passed away in 1974. After Pete’s death, despite a broken heart, Mary, with the help of her family and church, kept on. Today, as Pete would have it, she is a regular attendee at the church. One of the Goffs favorite preachers was Wallace Beasley. Wallace, his wife, Betty, and six of their seven children returned to Laurel for Mary’s birthday party, traveling from North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Beasley gave a very stirring message at the Church of Christ Sunday service, honoring Goff. “She is a women of tremendous strength and character,” he said. “She has overcome so much in life. She is compassionate and has fulfilled the scripture, ‘given to much hospitality.’” The Saturday evening birthday party was hosted by Goff’s grandchildren, Parker, David and Steve Goff, Faith Alford,
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favorite hymns, including “Amazing Grace.” A video of Mary’s life was shown and she was presented with many gifts, including signed photos from President Bush and Mary’s favorite, Chuck Norris. After a full evening, Goff retired with her family to her Market Street home. After all, she had to be at the 10 o’clock church service the next morning and she was tired. A Monday morning call to the Goff house went like this: “Pat, I am sorry it took me so long to get to the phone, I was taking garbage out. I don’t move as fast as I once did.” Mary, don’t apologize for anything. You set the example for all of us.
Hares’ 50th Wedding Anniversary Gilbert and Deanna (Hill) Hare of Seaford, DE, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in the Florida Keys. Gilbert and Deanna were married in Seaford on February 18, 1958 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church by Rev. Charles J. McGinley. Gilbert attended the Seaford school system and Deanna in Florida. Gilbert served a four year tour in the United States Marine Corps and worked for Miller’s Furniture Store for 35 years and retired as General Manager. He has been employed by Watson-Yates Funeral Home for several years. Deanna has been a devout medical care giver and administrator for over 40 years in Seaford where she still serves part time. They have three children: Steven Hare of Dagsboro; Rebecca Keim and husband George of Seaford; John Hare and wife Luann of Fort Drum, NY. They have eight grand children: Matthew, Zachery and Ashley Hare. Sean Langley and wife Debbie of Fort Meade, MD.; Cassi Langley, and Jason Keim of Seaford. John Jr. and Sarah Hare of Fort Drum, NY. They have three great grandchildren, Shaina and Alan Peters and Aidan Langley of Fort Meade, MD.. Since semi-retiring they have enjoyed many gatherings of family and friends as well as gardening, bee keeping, traveling and social clubs.
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County moves slowly toward protection ordinance By Ronald MacArthur Under direction by the state, Sussex County was supposed to have a source-water protection ordinance passed and on the books by Dec. 31, 2007. It appears the adoption of that ordinance will not occur until at least sometime in March. After accepting an ordinance drafted by a citizen’s advisory committee, county council voted 4-1 to rewrite the ordinance to include changes proposed by state environmental officials. Then at the Feb. 12 meeting, council members voted to place both ordinances on the Feb. 26 meeting agenda for consideration. Discussion of the new ordinance was a perplexing turn of events that caused at least one councilman to throw up his hands. “Has anybody been able to follow this?” asked Councilman George Cole. “Does anybody know what is going on? I would like to see you guys do something – right or wrong.” The proposed changes, as well as the ordinance itself, are complex. “I read it a couple times and I almost understood it, then I decided I didn’t,” Councilman Dale Dukes said. The new ordinance calls for the same impervious surface regulations in the wellhead protection areas as required in the excellent recharge areas; notification to the state of any changes in the state protection maps; a new 10-member committee overseeing the ordinance appointed by the council; and a change to allow variances in the regulations as deemed appropriate by the council instead of the board of adjustment. County Administrator David Baker said current and existing projects would not be subject to the ordinance. Councilman Vance Phillips, who voted against changing the ordinance in the first place, said the entire discussion was a waste of time. “Doesn’t it make sense to pass what the committee approved?” he asked. Phillips said a lot of work by the committee went into writing the ordinance. The state has threatened to hold up certification of the county’s comprehensive land-use plan without the inclusion of an approved source-water protection ordinance. Councilman Lynn Rogers said the county has no choice. “DNREC has bluntly told us if we don’t do what they want they will not certify the plan and cut
off state money,” he said. Baker said the changes are not major ones and would not impact residential development, but he noted the impact on commercial developments with large areas of impervious surface. The original ordinance contained impervious surface restrictions in excellent recharge areas. Baker said the state is requesting the same restrictions on impervious surfaces also apply to wellhead protection areas. That change will be included in the new ordinance. The areas are designated on state maps. The other change to be included in the new ordinance, Baker said, is that if modifications are made in maps of excellent recharge or wellhead areas, state officials must approve the changes. There was no change in the most controversial of the regulations included in the county’s ordinance. Even though state regulations require wellhead protection safe zones of 150 feet in diameter (300 feet across) for all public wells, the county’s ordinance contains safe zones of 100 feet in diameter (200 feet across) for public wells pumping 50,000 gallons or more per day and 20 feet in diameter (40 feet across) pumping less than 50,000 gallons per day. County officials and the citizen’s advisory committee charged with writing the ordinance have asserted the 150-foot diameter safe zone is too restrictive for most small businesses with public wells, such as daycare centers and restaurants, that would fall under the regulations in the ordinance. Baker said any developments or projects within a wellhead protection area or an excellent recharge area would fall under the proposed ordinance. Richard Kautz, the county’s land planner, said if a project would cover 35 percent to 60 percent of its area with impervious surfaces such as parking lots or buildings, an environmental study would be required detailing what measures would be taken to mitigate the recharge area when it rains. “The area would need to be recharged to the same extent as it was on undeveloped land,” he said. If the impervious cover exceeds 60 percent, stronger mitigation measures would be required. Examples of mitigation would be roof drains off buildings into underground recharge systems or permeable surfaces that allow runoff to infiltrate into the ground.
For your information Safe zones are small areas around public wells that must be free of any structure that requires a county building permit. The zones must be maintained with grass or natural vegetation. Only emergency vehicle traffic is permitted in safe zones.
Wellhead protection areas are much larger areas surrounding public water supply wells or well fields where the quantity or quality of the groundwater moving toward the wells could be affected by land use. They can cover many acres. Recharge areas are land
where rainwater infiltrates into the soil and percolates downward to replenish the aquifer. Excellent recharge areas are sections of land with high percentages of sand and gravel that have excellent potential for recharge of groundwater as determined by a state survey.
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302-628-9000
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556973 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA Well maintained home w/detached 3-car shop on 1 acre lot outside Georgetown. $280,000 Call Wanda Rash’s cell 302-542-8024.
557240 4 BR, 2 1//2 BA Beautiful Victorian on 10+ secluded acres outside Seaford is immaculate. $824,999 Call Brenda Collins’ cell 302-258-7538.
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547019 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA Victorian w/many updates & 3-car garage is located in Bridgeville. $220,000 Call Lee Marland’s cell 302-542-0347.
549598 3 BR, 2 BA Attractive rancher on landscaped lot close to beaches outside Greenwood. $219,900 Call John Williamson’s cell 302-542-0289.
550629 3 BR, 2 BA Nearly new home with split floor plan in country location outside Seaford. $259,000 Call Angie Zebley’s cell 302-228-7653.
551331 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA Colonial on 3.8 acres close to the beaches outside Frankford. $275,000 Call Barbara Smith’s cell 302-745-6489.
553032 3 BR, 1 BA Cozy home has unfinished 2nd floor and is located outside Laurel. $220,000 Call Barbara Smith’s cell 302-745-6489.
553936 2 BR, 1 BA Historic home with original beams & new windows in Laurel. $132,500 Call Barbara Smith’s cell 302745-6489.
554035 3 BR, 2 BA 2 year old home has awesome kitchen and is located in Devonshire Woods. $259,900 Call John Williamson’s cell 302-542-0289.
554785 4 BR, 1 1/2 BA Remodeled home has 2-car garage and is located in Seaford. $150,000 Call Dianne Reece’s cell 302745-1151.
555116 3 BR, 2 BA like new home has separate garage on corner lot outside Laurel. $226,900 Call Barbara Smith’s cell 302-745-6489.
555382 4 BR, 2 BA 2625 sq ft Cape borders Rossakatum Creek in Laurel. $283,000 Call Barbara Smith’s cell 302745-6489.
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554124 4 BR, 2 BA Victorian has original moldings & flooring. Located in Delmar, DE $159,000 Call Lee Marland’s cell 302-5420347.
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Community Bulletin Board Catholic Church Hall. Dinner runs from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Adults $7.50 and children $3.50. Includes ‘heart smart’ flounder (or fish sticks), macaroni and cheese, homemade coleslaw, green beans and a roll. Beverages for those eating in. Takeouts are available. Look for the sign in front of the church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Cancer support group
Seaford Heritage Days
Re-live the rich history of Seaford and western Sussex County from the days of the area’s first natives, to the arrival of John Smith and the English explorers, divided loyalties during the Civil War, to present day during “Seaford Heritage Days,” Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 24 and 25. Crafters, food vendors, artisans and living historians are invited to meet the public and sell their wares during this three-day event at the Governor Ross Plantation in Seaford. For information, contact Paula Gunson at the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce 629-9690 or 800-416-GSCC.
Federal stimulus checks
Senior citizens, retirees, those living on Social Security, self employed or earners of low income who do not file a Federal Income Tax return must do so for 2007. Filing a 2007 Tax Return will put these individuals on the IRS mailing list for a rebate ceck. Free tax return preparation and e-filing is available at the Nanticoke Senior Center. Phone 629-4939 for an appointment.
AARP driver safety course
An AARP Driver Safety Course for people 50 and over will be given 1 to 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, March 10 and 11 at the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a certificate entitling them to a reduction in their auto insurance. A 15 percent reduction is given to anyone repeating the program within three years. For information and registration, call 629-8081, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m-5 p.m. only. The cost is $10 per person.
Museums in America
On Monday, March 3, the Methodist Manor House and the Seaford Historical Society will present the “Development of Museums in America” by guest speaker Deb Wool, curator of the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village. The program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Manor House and is free to the public. For further information call 628-9828.
Fitness classes
Fitness classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s UMC Fellowship Hall in Seaford. Beginners to intermediate participants are welcome to try a free class to see if it meets your needs. For more information or to register call AFAA certified fitness professional Carol Lynch at 629-7539.
Breakfast cafe
VFW 4961 breakfast cafe, open Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund.
The Wellness Community-Delaware is offering a support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The group meets at the Cancer Care Center on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. To register for this program or for more information call Kaye or Lori at 645-9150. All programs at The Wellness Community are free of charge for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.
Ladies golf association
Ladies who are still interested in joining for the 2008 Heritage Shores season are warmly invited to call for information as the season will kick off on March 26. A calendar full of fun games with friendly competition awaits lady golfers at all levels of play. We look forward to seeing many new faces this season. Interested ladies should call Cinda Allison 337-7655.
Nanticoke Derby
Nanticoke Health Services will be hosting the 22nd annual Dinner and Auction on April 19, at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse. This year’s theme is “The Nanticoke Derby,” so get those “Derby Hats” out of the closet and get ready for “The Greatest Race” in thoroughbred history. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Charity Endowment Prescription Fund and a certified Stroke Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Delaware National Bank will be atop the starting gate as the Presenting sponsor. The cost to attend is $75 per person. Sponsorship packages are available. For further information and questions contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 6296611, ext. 2404.
Babies and toddlers ‘stay & play’
The ‘Parents As Teachers’ (PAT) stay & play - parents and children (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. No registration required. Sessions are Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Seaford Dept. of Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford. Parent educator, Cris Henderson. Call Anna Scovell at 8565239 for more information.
Seaford Lions Club variety show
The Seaford Lions Club 69th annual variety show, “Signs of the Times”, will be held on March 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaford High School auditorium. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Tickets are available at Penco, Home Team Realty, and Wilmington Trust (Stein Highway, Seaford). For more information, call 629-4179.
Marine Corps League meeting
The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.
AARP Chapter 1084 meeting
The Seaford Area Chapter #1084 of AARP will hold their board meeting on March 6, at the Methodist Manor House at 1:30 p.m., in the game room.
Spring luncheon
A luncheon will be on Saturday, March 8, at St. George’s United Methodist Church located between Laurel and Delmar, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oyster fritters, homemade chicken salad and hot dogs with homemade soups (cream of crab, vegetable and peas and dumplings). Also baked goods and crafts for sale. For more information, call 846-2301.
Fish fry Fridays
Fish dinners each Friday night until March 6, at the Our Lady of Lourdes
Reflective sign program
Reflective 911 address signs are available. The Laurel Fire Department wants to be able to find you in an emergency. Many times fire and EMS responses are delayed from being able to locate the address. These 911 reflective signs measure 6” x 18” and are completely reflective. Signs are available with numbers horizontal, or vertical. Each sign costs $15 and can be installed for an additional $5. Order your reflective
Basket Bingo EXTRAVAGANZA
Delmar VFW Post #8276 200 W. State St., Delmar, MD
(on the left before the Old Mill Restaurant)
to benefit Delmar High Field Hockey
Saturday, March 8 Doors open at 11 am & Session One begins at 1 pm (Pizza will be available to purchase for lunch)
Session two begins after dinner (intermission)
Over $15,000 Worth of Longaberger Prizes! Baskets are filled with Longaberger & Vera Bradley Purses & Items
Pulled Tab Games - Chance to win Longaberger Coffee Tables, Tall Baker’s Unit and Baskets will be played! COME EARLY! Tickets are $55 each which includes: One book of 20 reg. games for session one - One book of 20 reg. games for session two. One free catered dinner at Intermission. Beef and dumplings and Baked Chicken Special book of 5 games: $5 per book (per session) 2 Jackpot Games - $1 per sheet. Extra books (reg. games) will be available to purchase
Raffle Items and Silent Auction Items Large Rectangle Storage Basket Set, Large Crock Basket, Oval Bowl Basket Set, Library Basket Set, Large Desktop Basket Set, JW Longaberger Heritage Series Set, Large Serving Basket Set, , Newspaper Basket Set, Large Easter Basket Set, Large Serving Basket Set, and Many, Many More.
To Purchase Tickets Contact Ronnie: 410-725-7450 Nancy: 443-235-4463 or 410-896-3722 Sorry, but we are unable to accept reservations without a prepaid ticket. All tickets will be available for presale; any remaining tickets, if any, will be available at the door on the day of the event for $60. Everyone in the building must have an admission ticket, including all children. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are only sold for both sessions; you cannot buy a ticket for only one session. Age 18 or older to play bingo (MD Law)
This bingo event is in no way affiliated with the Longaberger® company.
REMINDER
SUPER BINGO EVERY TUESDAY!
Dinner 1st & 3rd Friday Each Month Turkey Shoot Every Sunday at Noon
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LHS Class of 1987
The LHS Class of ‘87 is hoping to hold its 20th year reunion this coming June 2008. The planning committee is trying to locate class members. If you have contact information for class members and/or would like to help plan the reunion, contact Michele Procino-Wells at mpw@seafordlaw.com or 628-4140.
Preschoolers story time
Parents, caregivers and children ages two to five are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poetry, art, science, math, music and fun at the Laurel Public Library’s preschool story time. Story time is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the Laurel Public Library at 875-3184.
Laurel Alumni Scholarship forms
The Laurel Alumni Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the scholarship forms for 2008 are now available. An applicant for the Laurel Alumni Scholarship, must be a graduating son of daughter of a member of the Laurel Alumni Association for at least three years prior to June 2008. The Laurel Alumni Scholarship Foundation also administers the Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship and The Class of 1956 Scholarship. Graduating seniors of Laurel High School are eligible for these scholarships. The application forms are available from the Laurel guidance office or by calling 875-2503. All completed applications are due back to the Foundation by April 1.
Beef & dumpling dinner
Mt. Zion Methodist Church, located on Rt. 13A between Laurel and Seaford, will be having a Beef & dumpling dinner on Saturday, March 8, at 5 p.m. Carryouts will be available and all are welcome.
Laurel Alumni Association meeting
The Laurel Alumni Association will hold the annual general membership meeting on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at Laurel High School in the commons area. All members are invited to attend the annual meeting. Refreshments will follow the meeting.
New Century Club meets
The GFWC - Laurel New Century Club will meet on Tuesday, March 4, at the Pizza King in Seaford. Lunch will be at 11:30 followed by a short business meeting.
Bridgeville election
The town of Bridgeville commission election will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, in the Town Hall, 101 North Main St., between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. Registered voters will receive notification of their voting district by mail. Every resident of the town who is 18 years of age shall have one vote, provided he/she has registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” of the town of Bridgeville. A person may register at the Town Hall. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Buffet style dinner
The Freshman Class of Woodbridge High School will have a buffet style dinner, March 7 and 8 in the high school cafeteria from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The dinner is open to the public and will include: Ham, oven fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans, cole slaw, baked pineapple, rolls, and assorted desserts. Cost for the dinner will be $10 for adults, and $5 for children 10 years and younger. Tickets are on sale now and will be available at the door. Contact 349-5195, 349-4678 or 337-9499 with questions.
Lions Club variety show
The Bridgeville Lions Club proudly presents their 55th annual variety show, “Take Me Out To The Ball Game,” on Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8, at the Woodbridge High School auditorium, Laws Street, Bridgeville. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 each and are available from any Bridgeville Lions Club member or at the door. Join us for an evening of family entertainment.
AARP safety program course
The Greenwood CHEER Center, located at 12713 Sussex Hwy., in Greenwood, will host a 1-day, 4 hour refresher AARP Driver Safety Program Course on Tuesday, March 4. This course will be held from 12:304:30 p.m. and the cost is $10 per participant. Make checks payable to AARP. You must register in advance for this course and must have had the AARP Driver Safety Program course within the last three years to take the refresher course. For more information or to register call Susan Welch at 349-5237.
Chicken & dumpling dinner
On Saturday, March 8, from 3-5 p.m., a Chicken and dumpling dinner-fundraiser will be held at Bethel Church Community House, Oak Grove. Dinner includes beverage, roll & dessert. Carry outs available: $7.50 — your support is always greatly appreciated. For ticket information call Lucy Slacum, 629-7117.
Covered dish dinner Greenwood Library Tax-Aide
AARP Tax-Aide tax preparers will be available at Greenwood Public Library to conduct free tax preparation and e-filing for all taxpayers of all ages. They will be at Greenwood Public Library from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays, March 12, 26 and April 9. Anyone interested must call to schedule an appointment. This program is open to the public at no charge. Those taking advantage of this free service need to bring all pertinent documentation for their 2007 tax return, a copy of their 2006 tax return and social security cards, for all listed on the return to their scheduled appointment. To make an appointment or for more information, call the Greenwood Public Library at 349-5309. The Greenwood Public Library is located on the corner of Market Street (DE Route 16) and Mill Street, just east of the railroad tracks, Greenwood.
Spaghetti dinner
The Greenwood Mennonite School Music Boosters are offering an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a variety of delicious pasta sauces, salad, rolls and scrumptious desserts. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children age 4-12 or $30 per family. Children three and under are free, and takeouts are available. The Greenwood Mennonite School is located at 12802 Mennonite School Road in Greenwood. From Rt. 13, go east on Rt. 16, left on Rt. 36 and right on Mennonite School Road. For more information, call (302) 349-4131.
Easter craft night
On Thursday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Greenwood Public Library will be holding an Easter craft night. The craft will be a whimsical grapevine wreath decorated with an adorable pompom Easter bunny. A sample is on display at the library. The activity is open to all ages 10 and up. All materials will be provided at a cost of $2 per person.
On Saturday, March 15, at 6 p.m., a covered dish dinner will be held at Bethel Church Community House, Oak Grove. Karaoke music will be provided for the evening. Call Jerry Butler for details 6296319.
Knitters Guild Association meets
To all knitters: The “Knifty Knitters” Chapter of the Knitters Guild Association will be meeting the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. at The Cheer Community Center in Georgetown. This month the meeting will be on March 5. Call 302-7326495 for further details.
Georgetown Library events
Hometown pictures has returned to the Georgetown Public Library. The exhibit will be open to the public during the normal hours of the library in the conference room. For more information call the library at 856-7958. The Georgetown Public Library will hold story time at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning with Miss Sherri. For more information call the library 856-7958. The library is sponsoring popcorn and a movie on the first Friday of every month.
Midland Grange #27 meeting
Midland Grange #27 will meet March 8, at 106 North Race St., Georgetown with luncheon at noon. Representatives from (RSVP) Mary Jane and Don Taylor will be speaking on family and pet emergency preparedness. RSVP by calling 856-2173.
S.A.L.T. Council meets
The S.A.L.T. (seniors and lawmen together) Council is inviting speakers to the monthly meetings in an attempt to raise awareness of available services in the community. These meetings are open to the public and are held the second Wednesday
of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Sussex County Administrative Office just south of Wilmington Trust Bank on Rt. 113 in Georgetown. Any other agencies interested in presenting information on their services that benefit seniors in Sussex County are asked to contact President Al Hahn at 4362157 or Vice President Linda Rogers at 856-5815.
Tax preparation
The CHEER Community Center located at Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road, Georgetown is scheduling appointments to have your taxes done. Appointments can be made from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring the following information with you when coming to your appointment: last year’s return, W-2, social security cards or individual tax identification and a valid photo ID. For further information call the center at 854-9500.
Del Tech adult+ activities
The Adult Plus+ Program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown, has several activities for adults during the month of March. On March 6, discuss information that may change your thinking about today and tomorrow in “Lunch Bunch - Life after Life.” On March 10, single seniors are invited to attend the “Mixed Singles Club” to share a meal and meet new people. Couples shouldn’t feel left out; “Couples Club” offers you the opportunity to enjoy delicious food and great company on March 13. Learn how to make lovely flower arrangements in “Lunch Bunch - Flowers and Sweets” on March 13. After lunch, instructor Klaus Wuttke of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory will share irresistible samples for dessert. Classes for artists and aspiring artists include: “Portrait Workshop” beginning March 6; learn the basics, including tone and wash, in “Watercolor” beginning March 6; develop drawing techniques in “Basic Drawing Skills” beginning March 12; and improve your digital camera expertise in “Photo Savvy is Fun!” on March 15. Beginning March 17, release tension and stress through meditation, breathing, and stretching exercises in “Yoga.” On March 25, begin to learn the basics of safety, stable management, and equestrian skills in “Horseback Riding” at a Seaford site. For complete information about activities or to become a member of the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Tech, call 302856-5618.
Veteran benefits
Laurie White of the Veteran Services will be at the CHEER Community Center on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. until noon to answer questions on Veteran benefits. This service is free to all Veterans of any era and there is no appointment necessary. The CHEER Community Center is located at Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road, Georgetown. For further information call the community center at 302-854-9500.
AARP chapter #5340
Georgetown’s AARP Chapter #5340 will meet March 3, at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown with luncheon at noon. Guest speaker is Ginny Taylor Sparks a registered yoga teacher. Topic will be the benefits of yoga, and chair yoga with a demonstration. Cost of the lunch is $15 per person. Call Anita Wright 856-6215 for reservations that are needed by Feb. 26. New members are welcome.
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Brontia Allen benefit
Brontia Allen was a courageous 14-yearold girl that fought a two-year battle with heart and lung disease. On Jan. 28, 2008 Brontia lost her battle. A basket bingo on March 13, will assist Brontia’s mother and brothers with the funeral and medical expenses. The bingo will start at 7 p.m. at the Millsboro Civic Center, located in Millsboro. The evening will consist of 20 games and will feature several Longaberger as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the large hamper, 10” American work basket or one of the several door prizes. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For tickets call 302-858-1489.
Fundraiser for Special Olympics
The Delmar Lions Club is selling a Longaberger basket with the Delmar’s school colors of blue and orange around the rim for $49. There is also a wildcat lid for $30 that can be purchased. All proceeds go to sponsored projects like the visually and hearing impaired and special olympics. To purchase, or for information, call Mildred Riley 846-3846.
Delaware horse expo
Saturday, March 15, Delaware Horse Expo at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information, education, entertainment, shopping. Admission $5, children 12 and under admitted free. For info, call 398-4630, ext. 110, or visit www.DelawareHorseExpo.com.
it organization which offers scholarship monies for high school girls. The winner will represent Delaware at the America’s Junior Miss National Finals in June at Mobile, Ala. There is no entry fee and the application deadline is April 4. Contact the state chairman at 302-373-1575 or 302-841-7080 or go to www.ajm.org for an application.
Genealogical Society meeting
The Sussex County Genealogical Society will meet at the Rehoboth Public Library meeting room, March 15, at 1030 a.m. The program will feature a presentation by Ed Wright, Co-owner, Editor and Publisher, Colonial Roots, a genealogical and local history bookstore in Lewes. For more information, call Ralph Nelson on 8755418.
Model train & toy show
The annual spring Hartly, Del. Fire Co. Model Train & Toy Show & Sale to be held at the Hartly Fire Hall, Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 140 tables of toys and trains. Operating Train Layout! Tickets $3, Spouse $2, kids under 12 are Free with an adult. Easy Parking – Breakfast and lunch served by Fire Company Auxiliary – Door prizes every hour. Hartly is 10 miles west of Dover, — from the north, Del. Route 1 to North Smyrna, then Route 300 (Wheatley’s Pond Road) West to Rt. 11 (Arthursville Road) to Hartly from North Baltimore, I 95 to Rt. 896, South to US 13, then follow above route. Call Allen at 302-492-3755, evenings/weekends for information.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.
Dinner dance auction
A Fund raiser for scholarship fund and support of Delaware’s Equine (horse) Industry will be held March 28 at 6 p.m., Harrington Exhibitors’ Hall. Music will be by The Jones Boys, and catering by Marilyn’s. This is sponsored by the Delaware Equine Council. Cost is $30 per person; tickets available now through March 15, call 629-5233, or Chick’s in Harrington.
Longaberger basket bingo
A Longaberger basket bingo, benefiting the Miss Delaware’s Outstanding Teen Organization, will be held Wednesday, March 5, at the Millsboro Fire Company Banquet Hall. The event includes 20 bingo games with Longaberger baskets as prizes. All baskets will be filled with Easter goodies. The event will also feature a chinese auction with a variety of items, including Vera Bradley. Featured guests will include Chelsea Betts, Miss Delaware’s Outstanding Teen 2007, and Brittany Dempsey, Miss Delaware 2007. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For advance tickets call 934-9797.
Junior Miss scholarship program
The Delaware’s Junior Miss Scholarship organization is currently seeking contestants for its upcoming state program. Girls must be high school juniors graduating in 2009. Delaware’s Junior Miss is a non-prof-
tal of the world - Longaberger on April 1012. Package includes tour of Longaberger’s home office, homestead, factory store and Dresden, Ohio. Longaberger will be hosting their annual Spring Fling during the trip, which includes numerous vendors and Dash for Baskets. Each traveling guest will receive a Longaberger basket filled with goodies, door prizes and lodging. Pre-registration required. For additional information call 245-8842 or email RGMorris93@comcast.net.
Sight and sound trip
A bus trip to see ‘Daniel and the Lions’ Den’ at the Millennium Theatre will be on Thursday, April 24. Cost is $92 per person for show and buffet at Hershey Farms Restaurant. Departure will be from St. George’s United Methodist Church parking lot at 6:30 a.m. For more information, call 846-2301 or 875-7645.
AARP Chapter #1084 trip
May 21-23, 3 days-2 nights. Cost is $420 (double occupancy), included are: two breakfasts, two dinners, and one box lunch. Enjoy a bus ride through the Allegheny Mountains and a stop at Backbone Mt. Windmill Farms before going on to Thomas, W.Va., for some shopping time. Arrive at Canaan Valley Resort for your dinner and lodging. Day two you ride three trains! The New Tygart Flyer, Cheat Mountain Salamander, and the Durbin Rocket, including a box lunch. Day three, a visit to Blackwater Falls State Park before departing for home. Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180. Cancellation insurance available for $36.
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Laurel Senior Center trip
Laurel Senior Center is planning a trip to Branson, Mo., on May 17-25. Cost is $735 per person (double occupancy). It includes nine days, eight nights, 14 meals, and seven fabulous Branson shows. For more information call 875-2536.
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre trip
Nanticoke Senior Center’s Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Trip, “All Shook Up,” on Thursday, March 20, at 8 a.m., Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $70 members, $75 non-members. “All Shook Up” is a hot-rod musical that takes place during 1955. The musical has 24 Elvis Presley tunes that will kick start memories and have you jumping out of your seat. Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, snacks from center, dinner theatre. For questions and sign-ups call 629-4939.
AARP #915 Bus trips
AARP #915 are planning bus trips for 2008. New York Day Trip - May 24, cost $42 per person. Call 410-754-8588 Azalea Festival, Norfolk, Va., April 1720, cost is $489. Call 410-822-2314. Hamptons, N.Y., May 16-18, cost is $480 double and $675 for singles. Call 410673-7856.
Longaberger bus trip
The Midnight Madness travel team will be heading to Ohio to visit the basket capi-
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Adult Plus+ offers trips
“Jazz It Up” at the New Orleans-themed 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show on Tuesday, March 4. In “We Love Lucie,” Peter Nero and the Philly Pops take a journey down memory lane with Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on Saturday, March 8 at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Don’t miss the chance to see the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the New York Islanders on Saturday, March 8 in Philadelphia. Enjoy a fun evening with Celtic stories at the “Irish Celebration Dinner” on Tuesday, March 11, at the Dublin Steakhouse in Selbyville. On Wednesday, March 12, experience the wonders of the eight Smithsonian museums located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Don’t miss “Stars on Ice,” choreographed by skating icon Scott Hamilton, on Thursday, March 13; enjoy an exciting musical celebration of some of the biggest names on the Las Vegas Strip in “Pop goes Vegas!” with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 15 in Baltimore. On Saturday, March 15, begin to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early by experiencing Irish music in “The Chieftains-Sounds of Ireland” at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Continue the celebration on Monday, March 17, with a “St. Paddy’s Progressive Luncheon” at three different restaurants in the beach area. Take a bus trip to New York to see a show, shop, or go sight-seeing in New York on Wednesday, March 19. Enjoy time on your own to explore the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 29. For complete information about these and other Adult Plus+ trips, call Delaware Tech at 856-5618.
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‘The Music Man’ at Laurel High has audiences raving neighbors were neighbors in the truest They did it! They did it! They met the sense of the word. challenge to put on a play that rivaled last Wallace Beasley was the preacher at the year’s “Grease” at Laurel High School. Friday evening’s opening performance of “The Music Man” at AT URPHY Laurel High School deserves at least another “A” from this unseasoned critic, after forming his own My words will not deopinion and listening to others in scribe adequately the talthe opening-night audience of perhaps 170 to 190 people. Musicals ent of both lead actors in seem to be the type of show that brings out the best in every perthe show, Christian Auer former and person involved with the show. My words will not describe ade- and Sierra Spicer. quately the talent of both lead actors in the show, Christian Auer and Sierra Laurel Church of Christ, where Mary is a member, from 1969 through 1975. He Spicer, but once again the show benefited from the quality of talent in the entire cast. came to Laurel through the encouragement Can fourth graders mesh with their old- of Mary’s son, Bob, who was a student and a preacher in Nashville and who suger student peers and become a major part gested that Wally, Betty and their children of things at a school level? Seeing C.J. would like our small town. Wilkerson and Michaela Brodie-Willey in Of course, during their early visits, betheir performances tells me that they have fore they moved here, they stayed with found their calling at a very young age. Mary. And last weekend, in town for the Michaela’s mom said she knew her lines celebration of her 100th birthday, they did in two days and loved being on the stage so again. Mary truly is a gracious hostess. and I could tell you she is right. Mary Goff is a throwback to years gone Never let it be said there is no barberby. But she’s not ready to give up any of shop quartet in Laurel, as Tyrell Whitney, her practices, including her hospitality. Dukinson Appolon, Fred Applegate and Maybe she is a model for the rest of us to Robert Short had everyone in the 1890s frame of mind. I forgot the one young lady follow. who did so much to see that the cast had such outstanding costumes, but I will find out her name. You must see the show to appreciate the effort that went into this. Well, you have heard enough. Brian Cass, Kim Jones and Barbara Auer deserve our unending respect for their efforts to make the arts in Laurel High alive. Now, MUNICIPAL BOND get off the couch, forget the movie in Salisbury or another shopping trip and go see this play this weekend, Feb. 28 or 29 or the final performance on March 1, at 1:30.
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A MEMENTO OF OPEN HOUSE - Laurel Council President Terry Wright makes a presentation to the new Laurel town manager, Bill Fasano, and his wife, Erin, during a recent meeting of the Laurel Town Council. Wright presented the couple with a commemorative photo album of pictures from the open house that was held in their honor on Feb. 10 at Town Hall. Photo by Tony Windsor
I would like to finish my column this week by saying it has been a very emotional week for us all. With great joy, many of us celebrated with out-of-town guests at Mary Goff’s 100th birthday, followed on Sunday afternoon by a party for the “chairwomen of Laurel Senior Center,” Sara Willin, on her
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Marriage Licenses Sussex County Clerk of the Peace George Parish joyfully announces the following couples have obtained marriage licenses: John Ray Luff, IV, Greenwood to Dianna Marie White, Seaford Daniel Nelson Santos, Seaford to Carol Lynn Callis, Seaford Billy James Wilson, Bridgeville, Barbara Jean Kelley, Bridgeville Erick Thomas Fudge, Laurel to Hilary Kristine Hastings, Laurel Lawrence Allen Hood, Laurel to Roberta Ann Moorehead, Laurel Kyle J. McCabe, Greenwood to Sarah Christine Blake, Georgetown
Deeds 09/07/07, Drew D. Ward to Angelo and Ann Whaley, Lot Nos. 11-12, Block E, Fisher Mill Park, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $52,372.13 09/07/07, Philip Gregory and Robin Ann Callahan to Jesse R. Vanderwende, parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $150,000 09/07/07, Absalon and Solia C. DuVerger to Manuel Febles Fourquet, Lot No. 305 and part of Lot No. 303, Woodside Manor, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $165,000 09/07/07, Needwood Homes, Inc. to Michael J. Dobson and Hayley E. John, Lot No. 2, Beard Development, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $350,000 09/10/07, Shirley A. Oddo to Dhanpual Raghunandan, Indrani Raghunandan, Vivek Maharaj and Reshma Maharaj, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $187,000 09/06/07, Sean M. Stallard to Keith and Kristine Neville, Lot No. 4, Lands for Sean M. Stallard, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $82,500 09/11/07, The Venables Group, Inc. to T K Properties, LLC, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $425,000 09/06/07, Frances H. O’Donnell to Christopher L. Naylor, parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $40,000 09/12/07, U.S. Home Corporation to Regis C. and Sherrey P. Maher, Lot No. 222, Phase II, Heritage Shores, Town of Bridgeville, subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $335,990 09/14/07, Wheatley Ventures, Inc. to Kevin N. Hopkins, Lot
No. 68, Morningside Village II, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $181,385 09/13/07, Thomas H. and Linda C. Davis to David K. and Elizabeth M. Nance, parcel, Nanticoke Hundred, $94,900 09/13/07, Chesapeake Construction and Remodeling, Inc. to Holly A. Hibbs and Aaron T. Jackson, parcel, Town of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, $165,000 09/14/07, Calvin W. and Gretta Lavinia Burnett to Ronnie L. W. and Deborah L. Gaines, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $72,000 09/14/07, Kimberly A. Purnell to Dale W. Sr., a/k/a Dale W. Short and Debbie L. Short, parcel, Town of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, $39,500 09/07/07, Dewey Street, LLC to Erin R. McComas, Unit No. 601, The Townes at Laurel Court, Town of Laurel, condos, Little Creek Hundred, $168,000 09/14/07, Dale L. Messick to Gregory J. and Joyce Barone, and Carl Gail, Lot No. 10 and the northwest one-half of Lot No. 11, Atlanta Estates Addition, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $475,000 09/10/07, Scott T. Marks to Jason R. and Stephanie L. Munoz, Lot No. 24, South Town Ends, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $220,000 09/14/07, S and L Contractors, Inc. to Joseph Kukta, Lot No. 8, Forest Knoll Estates, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $225,000 09/06/07, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to Charles R. III and Trena L. Moore, parcel, Town of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, $80,000 09/11/07, Myra G. Elzey to Antoine Jones, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $75,000 09/14/07, Shawn M. and Barbara M. Sylvia to Kenneth W. and Carol L. James, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $152,000 09/17/07, Ruark, Inc. to Beau A. Chaffinch, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $167,500 09/14/07, Vision Homes, LLC to Charles M. and Barbara Jean Bone, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $275,000 09/14/07, Vision Homes, LLC to Lester E. Humphrey, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $275,000
Building Permits H. Wayne and Marlene K. Givens, NW/Corner of Intersection/Rd. Nos. 466 and 479,
Broad Creek Hundred, Manure Barn, $37,200 01/31/08, Kenneth and Bernice Wilson, SE/Rd. No. 546, Northwest Fork Hundred, 4 chicken Houses/Shed, $537,600 John W. Reed, S/Rt. No. 31, Northwest Fork Hundred, 2 Chicken Houses, $268,800 Vincent L. Jr. and Jamie L. Perry, NW/S Rd. No. 490, 367’S, Second Street, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $88,775 02/01/08, Wendy Veazey, Holly Woods Park, Lot Nos. 68, Little Creek Hundred, Inground Pool, $28,000 Earl J and Joyce Jefferson, N/Rd. No. 485, Broad Creek Hundred, Pole Barn, $11,000 Charles M. Shiery, S/Rt. No. 40, 1800’, w/Rt. No. 593, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $92,073 02/04/08, PR Builders, Inc., Foxshire, Lot No. 15, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $72,156 Glenda and Jerome Houston, E/Rt. No. 589, 1400’, S/Rt. No. 589A, Northwest Fork Hundred, New Roof/Windows, $10,560 02/06/08, Donald E. and Dawn H. Steen, S/S Rd. No. 467, Broad Creek Hundred, Addition to Exterior Building, $12,000 02/07/08, Mahetta Construction LLC, Ockels Subdivision, Lot No. 1, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $121,461 Passwaters Farm LLC, Heritage Shores, Lot No. 334, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $165,386 02/08/08, Rodney and Melissa L. Brittingham, Ockels subdivision, Lot No. 4, Broad Creek Hundred, Pole Barn, $11,648 02/11/08, John A. and Linda A. Hall, White Owl Landing, Lot No. 13, Little Creek Hundred, Game Room/Deck, $22,464 Paul Y. and Matilia Joseph, William A. Hill Subdivision, Lot No. 1, Seaford Hundred, Dwelling, $72,240 Bryan T. and Kelly J. White, E/Rd. No. 553A, Lot No. 4, Seaford Hundred, Sitting Room/Enclosed Porch, $20,256 Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Near Nanticoke River, Seaford Hundred, tenant Fit Up, $789,999 02/13/08, Blaine and Tiffany Short, S/Rt. No .563, 4300’, E/Rt. No. 562, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $128,148
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Police Journal Men wanted in burglary arrested
On Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:54 p.m. a Delaware state trooper on patrol spotted a vehicle that matched the description of vehicle that was wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Maryland. The original incident occurred in the parking lot of JR’s Country Store, Federalsburg, Md., when two subjects approached a victim with a gun and demanded money, police said. The bandits made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The trooper stopped the vehicle in the area of Fifth Street in Blades. Matthew S. Kennedy, 26, of the 100 block of Main Street, Preston, Md., and Jason Williamson, 19, of the 27000 block of Bloomery Road, Federalsburg, Md., were taken into custody during the traffic stop. According to police, the trooper recovered a fully loaded handgun and ammunition from the car. Kennedy was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon; possession of or control of a firearm or ammunition by a person prohibited; possession of a deadly weapon by person prohibited; second degree conspiracy; and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Williamson was charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon; possession of a firearm during a commission of a felony; and conspiracy second degree. Both men were arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court 4 in Seaford and incarcerated at Sussex Correctional Institute in Georgetown on default of $110,000 and $70,000 cash bonds respectively.
Woman charged in purse snatchings
Police have arrested a Greenwood woman following purse-snatchings at Big Lots, Seaford, and Wal-Mart, Seaford. Police said that Tasha N. Johnson, 34, of Greenwood, was inside Big Lots on Feb. 18 when she snatched a purse out of a victim's shopping cart and fled the store. An employee and a citizen attempted to stop the defendant in the parking lot. After a brief struggle, the employee was able to get the victim's property from Johnson, police said, who then fled in her vehicle. Police say that Johnson also snatched a purse from a shopping cart at Wal-Mart on Feb. 17 at 1:32 p.m. She also allegedly assaulted the victim's husband as he was try-
ing to retrieve the property. Johnson was taken into custody on Feb. 18 in the Seaford Village parking lot. She was charged with two counts of second degree robbery; receiving stolen property; three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia; and four traffic charges. She was taken to Justice of the Peace Court #3 where she was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $3,404 secured bond.
Police looking for shooter
Laurel police were called to Skate World on alternate U.S. 13 north of Laurel on Feb. 20, 1:26 a.m., because a man there had been shot in Hollybrook Apartments on Discountland Road. The man was taken to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Police said that the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Derrick Calloway at the Laurel Police Department at 875-2244 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Homicide victim identified Police have identified the victim in a recent homicide case as Joshua E. Dickerson, 22, of Bridgeville. Dickerson was found lying on the side of German Road on Feb. 20. Dickerson died of a gunshot wound. The manner of death has been determined to be homicide. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333, or Delaware State Police Homicide detectives at 302-739-5939.
Men arrested for stealing pipe
State police criminal investigators have charged two men with felony theft, conspiracy and related charges after they allegedly stole aluminum irrigation pipe from a local farm. On Monday, Feb. 18, at 8 a.m., troopers from Troop 5 were dispatched to the 32000 block of Gordy Road, Laurel, to investigate the incident. The farmer told police that thieves had taken irrigation pipe from his farm. The pipe was valued at $3,150. Additional pipe stolen from a
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field at Delaware 24 and Dickerson Road was also stolen, police said. That pipe was valued at $1,500. The victim told troopers he located some of the stolen pipe at a local salvage yard near Seaford. Investigators responded to that salvage yard and were able to identify the two suspects who brought the stolen pipe there, Tye A. Krumm, 19, and Lee A. Walls, 20, both of Seaford. On Wednesday, Feb. 20, detectives charged Krumm with two counts of theft; two counts of second degree conspiracy; theft by false pretense; two counts of third degree conspiracy; and two counts of third degree criminal trespassing. He was arraigned and released on $5,500 unsecured bond. Walls was charged with two counts of theft; two counts of second degree conspiracy; theft by false pretense; two counts of third degree conspiracy; and two counts of third degree criminal trespassing. He was arraigned and released on $4,500 unsecured bond.
Dover man charged with rape Delaware State Police have charged a Dover area man with raping a teenager over a two-year period. The incidents were brought to light when the now 16-year-old victim reported the incident to her school resource officer in January. William F. Forster, 30, of the 1000 block of Bayside Drive in Dover, was charged Feb. 19 with one count of second degree rape, two counts of third degree rape, one count of sexual extortion, one count of sexual harassment, two counts of aggravated harassment, 13 counts of third degree unlawful sexual contact, 21 counts of sexual solicitation, and 23 counts of endangering the welfare. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 3 and incarcerated in Delaware Correctional Center in Smyrna on default of $36,100 secured bond. The victim told the school resource officer that her mother’s boyfriend had been sexually assaulting her in a series of attacks that began two years ago. The assaults took place on several occasions and at different locations, she said. Anyone having similar contact with Forster is encouraged to call the investigator at 302-697-2104, extension 314.
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Sex offenders are homeless
Two sex offenders have advised police that they are homeless. On Feb. 6, Cordon D. Hayes, 21, of Georgetown, contacted the State Bureau of Identification in Dover to report that he was homeless. Hayes is a registered (tier 2) moderate risk sex offender stemming from a October 2000 conviction for first degree unlawful sexual contact. He is described as a black male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He may be in the Georgetown area. On Feb. 8, Ronald W. Foraker, 53, of Laurel, also reported that he was homeless. Foraker is a registered (tier 2) moderate risk sex offender stemming from a February 1999 conviction for second degree unlawful sexual contact. Foraker is a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He may be in the Laurel area. This information is being provided as a public notice. Hayes and Foraker are not wanted by the police.
Man accused of displaying gun
Delaware State Police recently charged two local men with aggravated menacing and conspiracy after they allegedly displayed a handgun while traveling on U.S. 113 near Georgetown. On Friday, Feb. 22, at approximately 8:06 p.m., police say that Stefone D. Dukes, 20, of Lincoln, was driving a Honda Accord south on U.S. 113 south of Georgetown. When he passed a car he partially rolled his window down, turned and looked at the victim and displayed what appeared to be a handgun, police said. Troopers later stopped the Accord on U.S. 113 just north of Millsboro. Dukes and his passenger, Michael Pritchett, 18, of Lewes, were taken into custody without incident. Police said that they found a Crossman BB gun under the right front passenger's seat. The gun had been painted black and resembled a real handgun, police said. Dukes was charged with aggravated menacing, second degree conspiracy and following too closely. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $5,200 cash bail. Eastern Shore
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Church Bulletins Homemade Easter eggs
Homemade Easter eggs by Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley Street, Seaford. First ever, still the best on the shore. Peanut butter, butter cream and coconut cream. Please order by March 16. Pick up March 19. Cost is $3.00 each. To order please call 629-9751 or 6299755.
All Saints’ Lenten programs
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Lenten programs will be held on Wednesdays of Lent. Litany will be at 6:15 p.m., followed by nourishing soup dinner and a short, informal program. Bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship. Program ends at 7:30 p.m. March 5 - “Age of Reason and Piety” AD 1543 to AD 1738. March 12 - “New World Christianity” AD 1492 to AD 1770.
Delaware Pro-Life Convention
The Delaware Pro-Life Coalition will hold its 21st annual convention on Saturday, March 8, at the Holiday Inn Select in Claymont. This day-long event includes five nationally-renowned speakers. The costs for the event are as follows: $45 for learning sessions only; $35 for banquet only; and $70 for learning sessions and banquet. For further information or registration call Joanne Laird at 302-479-5613 or visit www.delawareprolife.org.
Seaford Ministerium services
Lenten services sponsored by the Greater Seaford Ministerium began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Seaford Pres-
byterian Church. Services begin at noon at rotating designated churches and will be followed by a light lunch. March 5 - Mount Olivet United Methodist Church March 12 - Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church.
Gospel Concert
Gospel Concert being held at St. George’s United Methodist Church, St. George’s Road, South Alt. 13, Laurel, on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Christian music presented by Don Murray Family. For more information call 875-2273.
‘Extreme Makeover’
The Christian Church of Seaford will be the site of an “Extreme Makeover” with Evangelist J.D. Segroves beginning March 2 and continuing through March 5. Renew your spirit and your relationships beginning Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Christian Church of Seaford (Rt 13 North, across from Harley-Davidson).
‘100 Youth in Jeans Jammin’
March 8 at 4:30 p.m. there will be a spring fashion show and dinner held at Nanticoke River Yacht Club. Tickets are $25. Sponsored by Macedonia AME Church. For more information please call 629-3116.
Community bible study
Central Worship Center in Laurel will be the meeting place for Bible and brunch, a Saturday morning Bible study to begin March 8 at 9 a.m. This 12-week,
video-based study will meet each Saturday morning. If you are feeling disconnected and looking for a place to plug in, this may be just what you have been looking for – regardless of your church affiliation or whether you even go to church, you are invited to come out and join in. Costs for materials are $20. If you are interested, call Ivy at 8754488, or email at bibleandbrunch@hughes.net. Please RSVP by Feb. 29 so that we can order materials.
Gethsamane concert
Willie Blake Davis, a local gospel rock singer is scheduled to be in concert on Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. The award winning vocalist is presented by Ed Shockley and Gethsemane United Methodist Church to promote his original compositions from his new fall album including: “My Way Home” & “He Stands.” Passionate, soulful, and full sounding would describe the vocal talent of Willie Blake Davis. Come to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, located five miles west of Seaford, Stein Highway & Woodland Ferry Road and share what proves to be a passionate vocal journey with Willie Blake Davis in concert.
Bethel Worship Center concert
Bethel Worship Center on Rt. 13, in Seaford, is hosting a Southern Gospel Concert on Saturday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. The featured groups are the O'Day Family, "Revived," Bill Primrose, “Reused.” The event is open to the public and all are invited to attend. For more information, contact Norman Oates at 8419869.
Guest preacher
Pre-Appreciation Service with guest preacher, the Rev. Peggy Briggs, pastor of John Wesley United Methodist Church, Seaford, will be at the Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, March 9, at 5 p.m. Pastor is Bishop Marvin Morris. Call 856-9097 or 856-3404, for more information.
Living Easter
Conley’s United Methodist Church in Angola will present its inaugural Living Easter. Four Bible stories will be portrayed including events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. The Pageant takes place on March 14, 15, and 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission and parking is free. Conley’s Church will also have a choir concert on Thursday night, March 20 at 5 and 7 p.m. Their Good Friday worship service on March 21 will be from noon to 3 p.m. On March 23, the Easter Sunrise service will take place at the empty tomb of the Living Easter. Regular Easter Sunday services will be at the church at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Living Easter is located at 33104 Jolyns Way off Camp Arrowhead Road, a half-mile from Peddler’s Village shopping center on Rt. 24. Follow the signs from Route 24. Conley’s Church is located at 22150 Robinsonville Road, one-half mile from the Angola traffic light on Rt. 24. The Angola traffic light is five miles west of Rt. 1 and three and a half miles east of Long Neck Road. The church’s phone number is 945-1881. More church briefs on page 25
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 Julie A. Lewis
“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”
St. John’s United Methodist Church
Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net
NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 am Hearts Afire (Contemporary) Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 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 Pastor Barbara Wilson Church: 875-4233 Cell: 302-253-0083 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching
Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm
Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
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
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church
“A Place to Belong”
600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am
SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956
875-7873
Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del.
Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
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Get some sleep tonight By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
People who don’t We’ve been talking about things we need to place higher get enough sleep value upon. This week, let’s conoften end up making sider sleep. Modern research on poor decisions or sleep indicates that there are countless benefits to getting a surrendering progood night’s sleep. There is not ductivity when they space to regurgitate in detail all the benefits, but a good night’s are most needed. sleep increases vitality, provides mental rest, has anti-aging qualiaway and the room is neat so that it feels ties, fights off sickness, and even allows like “loose ends” are all tied up. I know the body to repair tissue. there are many places to spend money, Though Americans know all of this, but investing in a quality mattress is an we still do not value sleep as we ought. investment that can pay long term diviWe pride ourselves in talking of how litdends. tle sleep we can get by on. Sometimes Next, do everything possible to avoid we consider people lazy who get suffiworrying about tomorrow. For me, this cient sleep. Electricity keeps our lights, means getting my things ready to go out computers, and video games powered up the door. Afraid you will forget that lilate into the night- replacing necessary brary book or project? Put it on the sleep with expanded entertainment or counter with your keys. Going to be over-zealous work loads. tight for time in the morning? Put your Lack of sleep is believed responsible clothes out in a ready position before for 200,000 auto accidents per year. you lie down. Sometimes when I have a People who don’t get enough sleep often thorny meeting on tap for the next day, end up making poor decisions or surrenjust getting to bed 20 minutes earlier aldering productivity when they are most lows me to place those things in God’s needed. All in all, devaluing sleep is un- hands through prayer and settle my mind wise and costly. to rest. So, what can we do to restore our I often recall God’s Word when I am ability to sleep well? tempted to be anxious - Have no fear of First, set the right atmosphere in your sudden disaster or of the ruin that overbedroom. For some, soothing music and takes the wicked, for the Lord will be dim lights will help. Others might need your confidence and will keep your foot to make sure that all projects are put from being snared. -Proverbs 3:25-26
Youth Conference
Metro-Maryland Youth For Christ invites high school students and their youth leaders to head down to the ocean with 4,000 other teens for Youth For Christ’s Impact 2008: Roadtrip Youth Conference, March 28-30, at the Ocean City Convention Center in Ocean City, Md. Impact 2008 is $80 per person and does not include hotel accommodations. For more information, call 877-8963802, or visit www.mmyfc.org.
Pastor’s Appreciation Week
Booker Street Church of God will hold “2008 Pastor’s Appreciation Week” from Tuesday, April 8 through Sunday, April 13.
On Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m.: Evangelist Frank Gibbs, Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville, Md. Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m.: Pastor Helena Bailey, New Life Family Ministry, Millsboro. Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m.: Bishop Roland Mifflin, Power & Love Outreach Ministry, Dagsboro. Friday, April 11, 2008, at 7 p.m.: the Rev. Calvin Abbott, Lighthouse Church of God, East New Market, Md. Sunday, April 13, 5 p.m. Bishop Zannie McNeil, Capitol Church of God, District Heights, Md. Host Pastor: Bishop Marvin Morris, Booker Street Church of God, P.O. Box 131, Georgetown, DE 19947. For more information, call 302-856-9097.
New Release ‘A Box of Memories’ on Sale Tony Windsor
A Box of Memories
Tony Windsor’s brand new CD compilation, “A Box of Memories” is on sale now. This 17-song CD features performances of songs including, “Only Make Believe,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and the gospel classic, “In the Garden.” Get your copy at the Seaford Star office for only $5.00. Call: 302-236-9886
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.
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
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.
“Shining His Light”
VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM
Pastor Stacey Johnson 28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13
302-877-0443
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church
22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward J. Laremore, Sr. Pastor David A. Krilov, Associate Pastor
SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)
COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16
The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE (302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburywc.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.
“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Worship Svce 10 a.m. - Rev. Rick Elzey Church School & Jr. Church 10 a.m. - Pastor Doris Whaley Wings of Prayer Tues. 7 p.m. Exploring God’s Word, Wed. 7 p.m.
Thank You to the churches that sponsor these pages. Your contribution makes it possible for the “Good News” to be published each week.
Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE
The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
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
A Gathering Of Faith Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love. Attend Church this Sunday
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Obituaries Hattie Mae Moore, 101
Long time community activist Hattie Mae Moore of Delmar went peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. She was born July 20, 1906 in Wilmington, a daughter of Suel and Minnie (O’Neal) Smith. She was a homemaker and worked many years vaccinating chickens with Richard Figgs. She was a lifetime, active member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar, an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Delmar Fire Department for more than 61 years, a lifetime member of the Delmar VFW, Post 8276, Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the M.A.C. Senior Center. She volunteered for many years at Chancellor Care Center in Delmar, where she helped to care for the residents. She was honored to be awarded the Delmar Citizen of the Year Award, the Jefferson Award, recognizing local people for their dedication to the community and volunteer work, and in September 2006 was inducted into the Delmar Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Hall of Recognition. She loved sports, and was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. On Aug. 30, 2007, she had the distinct privilege of throwing the first pitch at the Orioles game in front of her many family members, fire department and church members that were in attendance. She was also a huge fan of Delmar High School sports and rarely missed a home game. She will be remembered most for her concern for others, always putting family, friends and her community first. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Moore; a son, G. Richard Moore, who passed on Feb. 18, 2008; two grandsons, Jimmy Moore and Teddy Moore; a sister, Erma Dutton; and a brother, Earl Smith. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Bowden of Delmar and Barbara O’Neal of San Antonio, Texas; 18 beloved grandchildren, Richard Moore, Terry Moore, Wayne Moore, Jerry Moore, Barry Moore, Debra Hastings, Donna Figgs, Edward Ralph, Linda Budd, Susan Elliott, Kenneth Ralph, Karen Bradley, Kevin Ralph, Scott Ralph, Kathy Cemper, Tina Angier, Brenda Corbitt and Douglas O’Neal; 36 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great grandchildren; and a niece, Carolyn Collier. A visitation for family and friends was held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Funeral services are on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar, where family and friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. She will be laid to rest with her husband in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 101 E. State Street, Delmar, DE 19940; or Delmar Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940; or to Delmar Jr./Sr. High School Athletic Department, c/o David Hearn, 200 N. 8th Street, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Stella Jane Hastings, 85
Stella Jane Hastings of Delmar passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at her son’s home in Delmar. She was born June 18, 1922 in Salisbury, a daughter of William Herman Elliott and Mary Dunn Elliott, and her step-mother who raised her, the late Gussie Elliott. She worked as a seamstress
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for the former Rombro Brothers in Delmar for 25 years and as a dietary assistant at Deer’s Head Center, from where she retired in 1986. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Delmar. She cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family. She had a love for roses and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Beach. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Jane Stine and her husband, David of Tyler, Texas and Stella Jane Hastings Becky Hovatter and her husband, Donnie of Laurel; 4 sons, Paul Hastings and his wife, Marge of Delmar, Jerry Hastings and his wife, Peggy of Laurel, John Hastings and his wife, Mamie and David Hastings and his wife, Linda, all of Delmar; 17 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Elliott and his wife, Phemie of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; and a sister, Elma Layton of Salisbury. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Short Funeral Home, Delmar, where family and friends called Tuesday evening and prior to the service. The Rev. Barry Devine officiated. Interment followed at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: First Baptist
Church of Delmar, c/o General Fund, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Samuel M. Mills, 94
Samuel M. Mills of Delmar died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 at Sarah Margaret’s and Mollie’s Place in Salisbury. He was born October 27, 1913 in Delmar, Delaware, a son of George S. Mills and Lulu M. Bailey Mills. After high school, Mr. Mills graduated from University of Maryland, College Park, where he got a degree in chemistry and was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He worked as a retired chemist for Stone Industrial Corporation in College Park, Md., from where he retired after many years of service. He attended St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Samuel M. Mills Delmar. He enjoyed golf and the outdoors, especially grasscutting and working in the yard, and loved the beach. He will be remembered by those who loved him for his wonderful sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Esther C. Mills. He is survived by a daughter, Michael Ann Norwood and her husband Wayne of Fulton, Md.; two grandchildren, Steven Norwood and his wife Christina and Lee Norwood, all of Severna Park, Md.; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service is being held
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Jean M. Judy, 75
Jean M. Judy of Greenwood died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at her home. Mrs. Judy was the daughter of Fulton and Ethel Dixon of Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Ridgely, Md., Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and chaired the Nurture Commission. Her life’s passions included Jesus, her husband and family, her farm, and her song birds. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Roy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Beth Judy and Timothy and Brenda Judy, all of Greenwood; three daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Mike Seely of Greenwood, Linda and Jim Przybyla of Allen, Md., and Valerie and Mark Abbott of Cleveland, Tenn.; two sisters, Barbara McPeek and Norma Roxburghe of Calvin, Pa.; 21 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren who added a new dimension to her living. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at the Ridgely Church of the Brethren on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. Burial will be a private time for the family only. The family suggests that memorial gifts in her memory be made to the Ridgely Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 471, Ridgely, MD 21660. Arrangements by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood.
Frankie Iriarte Evaristo, 57
Frankie Iriarte Evaristo of Seaford, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Nanticoke
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MORNING STAR • FEB. 28 - MARCH 5, 2008 Memorial Hospital, Seaford. Born in Guam, he was a son of Jesus Evaristo of Laurel, and the late Ana Iriarte Evaristo. He was a construction worker. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. In addition to his father, he is also survived by a son, Joseph Evaristo and his fiancee Nicole Gattis of Salisbury, Md.; three brothers, Joseph Evaristo of Yigo Guam, Jesus Evaristo and William Evaristo of Seaford; two sisters, Victoria Higgins and Joanne Reid of Laurel; two grandchildren, Ontonio Evaristo and Janiah Evaristo; his companion Betty Travis of Salisbury, Md. and a step-son, Robby Travis of Snow Hill, Md. A memorial mass was held on Saturday, Feb. 23, in Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Seaford. Memorial contributions may be made in Frankie's name to his grandchildren, Ontonio and Janiah Evaristo, c/o William Evaristo, 9403 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.
Edna Dickerson Tull, 91
Edna Dickerson Tull of Laurel died on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford. Mrs. Tull was a homemaker and a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, the Gethsemane Bible Class and Reliance Homemakers Club. Her husband, Calvin Tull died in 1986. A son, John Tull also preceded her in death in January 1999. She is survived by her son, William Tull and his wife Ruth of Laurel, five grandchildren, Susan Collins, Marcia Kile, Michael Tull, Cheryl Deutomeister and Cathy Taylor, 12 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Two sisters also survive Edna, Betty Jones of Shalotte, N.C. and Margie Hearn of Laurel. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends called prior to the services. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. The family suggests donations may be made to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 2701 Woodland Ferry Road, Seaford, DE 19973.
Jack Vincent Wootten, Sr., 74
Jack Vincent Wootten, Sr., of Greenwood passed away at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md., on Feb. 19, 2008. He was a son of Chester and Daisey Wootten, who predeceased him. Jack retired as a farmer working for Mr. Marshall Elliott’s farms. He was also known for his work on race horses, his favorite being O.G.’s Express. He is survived by two sons, James V. Wootten of Smyrna and Robert Wootten of Lincoln; two daughters, Donna Wilkerson of Greenwood and Marie Hall of Newark; two sisters, Gertrude Bradford of Salisbury and Anna Lee Robinson of Bethel. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Saturday, Feb. 23, where friends and family called prior to the service. The Rev. Art Smith officiated. Interment will be in Line Cemetery in Delmar.
G. Richard Moore, age 79
G. Richard Moore of Woodbridge, Va., passed away Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. He was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Wilmington, a son of Francis and Hattie Moore of Delmar. Richard retired from the Sheet Metal Workers Local 100. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching the Redskins and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Kathryn Moore of Woodbridge, Va.; five
sons, George Moore, Jr. of Georgia, Terry Moore of Arlington, Va., Wayne Moore and his wife Sue of Nokesville, Va., Jerry Moore and his wife Tammy of Pennsylvania and Barry Moore and his wife Carrie of North Carolina; two sisters, Shirley Bowden of Delmar and Barbara O'Neal of San Antonio, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Emily Moore, Dina Marshall, Carrie Moore, Bobby Moore, Jason Moore, Tiffany Moore, Nathan Moore, Eliza Moore, Barry Moore, Jr. and Tyler Moore; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two sons; Jim Moore and Ted Moore. A funeral service was held Sunday, Feb. 24, at Short Funeral Home in Delmar, where family and friends called prior to the service. Harry "Bunky" Naugle, Chaplain, Delmar Fire Department, officiated. Memorial contributions may be sent to Delmar High School Athletic Division, c/o Mr. David Hearn, 200 N. Eighth St., Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Frances Penuel Hastings, 89
Frances Penuel Hastings, of Laurel, died peacefully, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. A lifelong resident of Laurel she was born to Howard and Vessie Penuel, also of Laurel, on Aug. 27, 1918. She was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel, which she attended regularly throughout her life. She graduated from Laurel High School and Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington. A member of the Seaford Golf and Country Club and the friends of the Laurel Library. She will also be remembered by her many friends and her fellow bridge players. She was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband Roland G. Hastings, who passed in 1984. At the time of his death, they had been married for 44 years. She is survived by her son, Barry G. Hastings and his wife, Carol, of Naples, Fla., and her two loving grandsons of whom she was quite proud, David, age 16, and Mark, 12. She is also survived by three nieces and nephews, Charles H. Landon, Bonnie Van Lier and Jeffery Landon, children of her late sister, Ellen P. Landon. A celebration of her life was held at Christ United Methodist Church, Laurel, on Monday, Feb. 25, Pastor Barbara Wilson officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Contributions may be made in her memory to her church: Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements are by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel. Online condolences can be sent to www.delmarvaobits.com.
Doris Revel Slate, 58
Doris Revel Slate of Parsonsburg, Md., passed away on Thursday, Feb., 21, 2008 at home. Mrs. Slate was born on July 2, 1949, in Milford, a daughter of Charles Walter and Rhoda Wootten Revel, who predeceased her. Mrs. Slate was a homemaker. She was a member of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Salisbury, Md. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife and she also loved her animals. Mrs. Slate is survived by her husband of 39 years, Burley W. Slate; two sons, Bruce Slate and his wife Tiffany of Delmar, Md. and Wayne Slate and his wife Sherry of Salisbury, Md; two brothers, Charles R. Revel and his wife Peggy of Fruitland, Md. and John D. and his wife Linda of Salisbury; and two grandchildren, Wayne, Jr. and Lillie Slate. Services for her were held on Monday, Feb. 25, at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends called prior to the services. The Rev. Bruce LeCates officiated. Interment was in Millsboro. The family asks
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Church Briefs Revival services
Revival Services are scheduled for March 16-19 at Laurel Baptist Church, beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located on the west side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town. Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.
Got life questions?
Laurel Wesleyan Church invites you to a comical life changing play “A Rock & A Hard Place.” Join us Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m., or Friday, March 21, at 7 p.m. and find out the answer to life. Light refreshments and nursery will be provided. Laurel Wesleyan Church is located 1/2 mile north of Laurel on Alt. 13. Admission is free. For more information call 875-5380.
Easter Musical
The choir of the Atlanta Road Alliance Church will present an Easter musical entitled “Known by the Scars: By His Stripes We are Healed” on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 23, at 11 a.m. The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road in Seaford, approximately 11/2 miles north of Stein Highway (Rt. 20). For more information, contact the church at 629-5600. This event is free!
‘Make a Joyful Noise’
The Second Generation Community Chorus (SGCC) of Federalsburg, Md., will be at Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, on Saturday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m., to make a Joyful Noise unto
that in order to defray funeral and other expenses donations may be made to Watson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Millsboro, DE 19966. Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com or delmarvaobits. com
Mary E. Mears, 86
Mary E. Mears (Nee Nash) of Georgetown died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at Harrison House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown. Born in Stockton, Md., she was the daughter of Harry C. and Nellie Blades Nash. Mrs. Mears was a member of Providence United Methodist Church, and had led a very active life endearing her to people all over Sussex County. She served for 11 years as one of the dispatchers of the Sussex County Call Board, which pre-dated the 911 System. She drove school buses for more than 25 years and was a Delaware Master Gardener, Sussex Co. Division. She won Master Gardener of the Year in 1997, and Lifetime Achievement Award in January, 2006. She was a past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2931; volunteered with Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees, and was a member of the auxiliary of the American Legion Post 8, and the ANONA Council #11 of Pocahontas. She also served in the Georgetown Historical Society. She served the Board of Elections, and was Queen of Sussex County Cedars of the Red Hat Society at CHEER. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, H. Dale Mears in 1971. She was also preceded by two sons: Richard W. Mears in 1974, and Gerald E. Mears, in 1988. She is survived by four sons: H. Dale Mears, Jr. of Georgetown; William D. Mears and his wife Joyce, of Georgetown; Ronald D. Mears, of Townsend; and Lloyd A. Mears, of George-
The Lord. Sponsored by Sister Peggy Trott. Call 856-9097 or 856-3404, for more information.
Indoor yard sale benefit
Bethel United Methodist Church is now accepting reservations for tables at an indoor yard sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12. Crafters and those who would like to sell items may rent tables for $20 per table. The yard sale is a benefit for the Johnson family of Harbeson, that lost their home to a fire. In addition to the parents, there are four children, a newborn, 3-year-old, 18-year-old and 19-year-old. The church is trying to help the family with expenses. Donations of items to be sold at the indoor yard sale may be dropped off at the church Friday, April 11. To make a tax-deductible donation, write a check to Bethel U.M. Church, and write “James Johnson/Jean Eley family” in the memo line. Mail checks or gift cards to Bethel U.M. Church, Fourth and Market streets., Lewes, DE 19958. To reserve a table, call Tonya at 542-2386.
‘Next Generation Power Force’
Master’s Commission of Viriginia is coming to Central Worship Center in Laurel on March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. For more information call 8757995. The church is located at 14511 Sycamore Road.
Ladies night
Fridy, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. is Ladies Night at the Father’s House, behind Plaza Tapatia Restaurant in Seaford. Call 629-2282 for more information.
town. She is survived by: one brother, J. Paul Nash, and his wife Linda of Greenville, N.C. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and a very special niece Jeannie Johnson of Milford. Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Providence United Methodist Church in Georgetown. Viewing was prior to the services. Interment followed at Providence Cemetery. The Rev. Ron Schatz officiated. The family requests contributions to the Providence Church Cemetery Fund, c/o: Maryleen Cathell, 216 W. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements were handled by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed to: Watson Funeral Home, Delmarvaobits.com, or Watsonfh.com
William Oliphant, 81
William Oliphant of Millsboro passed away on, Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Harrison Senior Living, Georgetown. He was born on Jan. 10, 1927 a son of Ronald Leggs and Essie Oliphant, who predeceased him. William was a retired heavy equipment operator with Melvin Joseph Construction, Georgetown for many years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and he was a member of V.F.W. Post 7422 in Millsboro. He is survived by two sons, Gerald Oliphant of Laurel, and Terry Oliphant and wife Sheila of Millsboro; two brothers, Tommy Leggs of Laurel, and Edward “Tob” Oliphant of Gumboro; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends called prior to the service. Pastor Jeff Hudson officiated. Interment was in Millsboro Cemetery Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed at Watsonfh.com, or Delmarvaobits.com
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Entertainment Celtic Harvest to perform in Dover Celtic Harvest has been playing before packed houses and folk festivals in Delaware for more than 10 years. They are true “keepers of the flame” of traditional Irish and Scottish music. Kelly Crumpley plays fiddle, Irish wooden flute, whistle, and bodhran. Jan Crumpley plays the concertina, flute & whistle. Kathy Doyle sings and plays piano. Jim McGiffin sings, plays banjo, guitar, and bass and keeps the stage patter fresh. Mike Nielsen sings, and plays harp, mandola, and the Irish bouzouki. Collectively, they deliver a mighty cargo of tunes and songs that convey the tra-
ditional cultures of Ireland and Scotland. Their concerts are a blend of great music and dry humor — like a trip to the pub in the west of Ireland but without the nasty hangover the next day. Celtic Harvest will perform at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover, at 7 p.m., on Saturday, March 15. Tickets for adults are $10, $7 for students, seniors and military personnel and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 302-678-5152. Advance sales are encouraged.
Ballroom dance lessons offered Are you looking for a great activity to participate in with your significant other? Consider the ballroom dancing classes offered by Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown. Learn steps to amaze your friends when dancing swing, foxtrot, and rumba on Tuesdays beginning March 4. Cha cha, waltz and tango fans can start dancing on Thursday, March 6. Both classes take place in the evening
from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gym of the Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown. Singles interested in participating may check with instructors for partner availability. Classes are for beginners, and the instructors, Steve and Yvonne Cimo, are known for their ability to break down complicated dances into basic steps. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.
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Dr. Carl G. Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Senior Pastor
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different animal and learn to sing and drama, Your children will love this action packed program. Surfs up Group is for ages 7 - 12 and Kids port Group is for ages 2-6 Little Flippers Nursery is for ages 0-2. Your children will love our surfer and ocean themes. This is a program your children will love to be apart of.
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TOWN OF LAUREL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that a public hearing will be held on: Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Laurel Town Hall 201 Mechanic Street Town of Laurel Laurel, DE The public hearing will be conducted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Laurel, to consider the requests of Samanda Properties, LLC for the Town of Laurel to annex certain properties contiguous to the easterly limits of the Town of Laurel (Tax Parcel Nos. 2-32-12.00-65.00 & 74.00). All interested persons are invited to attend said public hearing and present their views. Additional information, including copies of the annexation requests and other pertinent documents, may be obtained at Town Hall during regular business hours. Mayor and Council of Laurel, Delaware. 2/28/1tc
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Estate of Anne M. Grincewich, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Anne M. Grincewich who departed this life on the 8th day of September A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Katherine G. Grincewich, Robert O. Grincewich on the 31st day of January, A.D. 2008, 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 8th day of May, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Katherine G. Grincewich 944 14th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Robert O. Grincewich 2753 Murkle Road, Westminster, MD 21158 Attorney: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. 225 High Street Seaford, DE 19973
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NOTICE Estate of Martin K. Smack, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Martin K. Smack, Sr. who departed this life on the 18th day of January A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Rose Mary Brown on the 30th day of January, A.D. 2008, 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 18th day of September, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Rose Mary Brown 24118 Dove Road, Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/14/3tc
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Letters to the Editor ...it has been Republican House members who have successfully sponsored the laws that have aided manufactured housing residents in recent years. Column about housing wasn’t true
The State News recently ran an opinion column by State Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf on manufactured housing issues that, through errors and omissions, unfairly characterized the efforts of some of my colleagues. In his column, Rep. Schwartzkopf stated that “a legislator, who owns a manufactured housing community, is allowed to be a member of the Sub-Committee on Manufactured Housing.” This is absolutely false. There are nine members of this subcommittee, including Rep. Schwartzkopf. None of these legislators owns a manufactured housing community. Rep. Schwartzkopf also unjustly asserted that a House Subcommittee Meeting on Manufactured Housing (Jan. 9) was intentionally held in a fashion intended to shut the public out. In fact, the meeting was open to the public and was held in the largest meeting room in Legislative Hall, with a seating capacity of approximately 50. Among those in attendance were the leadership of the Delaware Manufactured Home Owners Association and more than a half-dozen TV, radio and newspaper reporters. The meeting came about only after public hearings were held in each county to gather public input on the manufactured housing bills before the committee. No rational person can legitimately claim that the January 9 meeting was conducted in anything less than an open, public fashion. Another unsupported allegation by Rep. Schwartzkopf bordered on libelous. In his column, he indicted all State House Republican legislators by implying that their reluctance to pass the poorly crafted legislation he supports is to protect state GOP chairman Terry Strine, who is a manufactured housing community owner. What Rep. Schwartzkopf omitted was that it has been Republican House members who have successfully sponsored the laws that have aided manufactured housing residents in recent years. Those reforms include: rewriting the state’s outdated Landlord-Tenant Code to improve lease agreements; establishing a relocation fund to help displaced homeowners when a community closes; and limiting lot rent increases to once per year. Republicans also sponsored a new law to help homeowners resolve disputes without costly litigation, a process that just began within the last few months. Another fact conspicuously absent from the original column is that the areas of the state where manufactured housing is prevalent are predominately represented in the State House by Republicans. In other words, Republican lawmakers are actively motivated to help the people
Stars’ Letters Policy All letters should include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published. No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email morningstarpub @ddmg.net residing in manufactured housing because these are their friends, neighbors and constituents. Someone more cynical than I might suggest that misrepresenting Republican legislators’ track record of progress on manufactured housing issues is a political tactic intentionally designed to alienate voters in an election year. Fortunately, I’m not that cynical. Richard Cathcart
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On Valentine's Day, you broke my heart when you announced on the front page of the Laurel Star that A&K Enterprises will close its downtown store. Alan and Kim Littleton are wonderful people. They have helped me be a better husband, father, person and U.S. citizen. As a pastor, I need to go fishing. Even Jesus had a fishing story or two. I require every congregation to take me hunting and fishing. I would stop at A&K for fishing supplies and the latest information on fishing hot spots. Taking time to go fishing, taking someone else or getting someone started helps me be a better person. While I was there at A&K I would buy birthday, anniversary, Christmas gifts for my wife - making me a better husband. They even had cards. Recently Kim gave me a picture of my daughter with a fish at a fishing tournament when she was seven, she is now 17. As a father, A&K also helped me. I do not like cats in the house and my wife is allergic, so every time my daughter wanted to get a cat, (you know how daughters have their dads wrapped around their little finger to get what they want), we would visit A&K so my daughter could visit with cats. Alan and Kim were also big supporters of the Laurel Little league program. My daughter and I greatly benefited from par-
ticipating in the Laurel Little League. My wife was also able to get uniforms, pants, socks and bats at A&K. Thanks for helping me be a better father. We recently bought a house in Laurel. Of all the places on Delmarva that we have lived, we came back to Laurel because of people like Kim and Alan. They are people that actively participate and
give back to their community, setting an example for me to be a better American. Those are just some of the ways that A&K has helped me to be a better person, husband, father and American. Thank you Alan and Kim from the bottom of my broken heart. The Rev. Mark J. Avens
Laurel
GUEST COLUMN
Senate Bill 194 would protect homeowners from losing land By Sen. Robert Venables During my time in Dover, I’ve battled against government abusing its regulatory might to harm landowners and I’m hoping that Senate Bill 194 will continue that tradition by ending the practice of government working as a silent partner with real estate developers. If it is passed, my bill has a straightforward goal -- barring governments from taking properties, then transferring them to developers just to generate revenue. Some critics have said this bill is toothless and vague, but I think it strikes a careful balance. It will still allow government to work in partnership with developers on needed projects, but it sets a very high bar that I hope will make it impossible for government to seize land just to turn it over in deals aimed at letting developers make a killing and governments reap a windfall in taxes. It’s my hope that doing this will help preserve one of the cornerstones of the American Dream: having the ability to own your home or business. That’s a dream that, especially in recent years, has been under attack from government, which has undermined it either through well-intended regulations that limit a property owner’s ability to seek the biggest possible return on what’s often their biggest asset or through “takings.” Takings are just what the name implies – government grabbing a person’s land to meet its own needs. People don’t lose their land for nothing. The government must pay them for it, but a property owner is still out their land. Traditionally, takings were used for things like road rights of way or water and sewer lines or even hospitals and schools. But government has flexed its muscles in the past and used that power to create things, like industrial parks or affordable housing developments. But the power to take a person’s property, or their right to use that property as they see fit, has been a concern since our earliest days. John Adams warned that “property must be held sacred or liberty cannot exist.” These days, however, the echoes of
Adams’ call and James Madison’s statement that “Government is instituted to protect property of every sort; as well as that which lies in the various right of individuals” seems to be fading. In the name of controlling suburban sprawl, our government has used its regulatory power to, if not outright strip a landowner’s rights, make it very hard for a landowner to make the most of what is often their most valuable asset. Even worse is the trend of government using its power to take land, only to then turn it over to private developers. Before the recent real estate slump hit, developers could then make a pretty penny building homes or businesses on big properties – often assembled faster and cheaper than if they’d been doing the work themselves. Governments make money on wage and property taxes from the developments – a cynical stretch of “public use” if ever there was one. To my mind, that’s not what “takings” should be used for. People can debate whether it’s right for government to build and operate industrial parks or housing complexes, but in those cases, government is doing the developing for what it hopes becomes a public good. Sometimes government will collaborate with private developers on those projects to harness their expertise to make a project work more effectively. But government shouldn’t be in the business of making it easier for developers to make a buck by shoving aside home and businesses owners who don’t want to sell in hopes of boosting its bottom line. Protecting people from that kind of abuse is why the Senate backed my bill and why I hope the House and Gov. Ruth Ann Minner support me when the General Assembly comes back in March. It is my hope that this legislation will keep government here from turning the American Dream into a nightmare. Sen. Robert Venables, D-Laurel, is co-chairman of the Joint Bond Bill Committee and is chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee.
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Education
Tom Wright, committee chairman for scholarships for the Laurel Alumni Association, presents Jeannie Ellison, secretary and registrar at the Laurel High School guidance office, scholarship information for 2008. Photo by Pat Murphy.
Applications are available for alumni association scholarships The Laurel Alumni Scholarship Foundation announces that the scholarship forms for 2008 are now available. An applicant for the Laurel Alumni Scholarship must be a graduating son or daughter of a member of the Laurel Alumni Association. The parent has to have been a member for at least three years prior to June 2008. The foundation also administers the
Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship and the Class of 1956 Scholarship. Graduating seniors of Laurel High School are eligible to apply for these scholarships. The application forms are available from the Laurel guidance office or by calling 875-2503. All completed applications are due back to the foundation by April 1.
GREENWOOD MENNONITE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ALL-STATE CHORUS. Participants in the All-State Chorus Concerts in Wilmington on Feb. 9 included several students from Greenwood Mennonite School. Pictured from left in the front row are 7th grader Joey Sommers and 8th grader Laura Van Kampen. In the back row from left are senior Douglas Root, Kevin Yoder (GMS vocal music instructor) and senior Eric Yoder.
Del Tech to hold camp during spring break Children ages 6 to 11 are eligible to participate in Spring Break Camp at Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown. The camp will take place March 24 to March 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Activities will include science, math, history, reading and writing, computers, arts and crafts, games, nutrition and fitness fun. A visit to the Treasures of the Sea Exhibit on campus and an off-campus
field trip will also be included. Children should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers for daily fitness activities. Cost for the weeklong camp is $99 and includes snacks. For lunch, children can bring a bag lunch or purchase food in the Delaware Tech dining hall. For more information on this and other available kids camps, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.
Education briefs Deibel graduates from Va. Tech
Jason Deibel of Bridgeville received a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Virginia Tech at the university's fall commencement ceremony held on Dec. 14, 2007. Approximately 2,500 bachelor's degree, master's degree and Ph.D. candidates along with their families and friends attended the on-campus ceremony presided by Virginia Tech president Charles W. Steger.
O'Bier delivers presentation
Seaford resident Jennifer Lee O’Bier delivered a poster presentation on her senior research project, “Studying the off-target effects of mRNA targeting through post-transcript RNAi,” on Jan. 30 at Villa Julie College in Maryland. O’Bier’s mentor is Dr. Timothy Dwyer of Villa Julie College. O’Bier, a chemistry
major and graduate of Seaford Christian Academy, is the daughter of Mark and Chris O’Bier.
Woman at Coast Guard Academy
Bailea McMillen, a freshman cadet at the United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., has completed her first summer and her first academic semester with distinction. During the summer, she sailed on the sailing ship Eagle, one of America’s tall ships, and earned a U.S. Coast Guard Service Ribbon for her summer accomplishments. McMillen, a 2007 Seaford Senior High School graduate and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gene McMillen of Seaford, is a coxswain on the Coast Guard Academy women’s Crew Team and was awarded a gold medal in recent competition. She is majoring in civil engineering.
HUNSBERGER GRADUATES FROM UD - Kaylan Beth Hunsberger, daughter of Robert and Josie Hunsberger of Seaford, graduated magna cum laude from the University of Delaware on Jan. 5, with a bachelor of science degree in human services. She is employed as a counselor at Brandywine Counseling in Newark and plans to attend graduate school in September.
Association looking for scholarship applicants Applications are available for scholarship money from the Ellendale Community Civic Improvement Association, Inc. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded and paid directly to the college, university or trade school on the student’s behalf. Applicants must be residents of Sussex County (Delaware) and must be a June 2008 candidate for graduation. The deadline for applying is March 31. For details, contact Diaz J. Bonville at 645-7544.
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Health Nanticoke Hospital to hold dinner and auction Nanticoke Health Services Dinner/Auction "The Nanticoke Derby" will be held on Saturday, April 19, at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse in Bridgeville. The committee has been busy securing donations that are sure to make this year's auction a winning night for the hospital and the community. The event benefits the Charity Endowment Prescription Fund and the certified Stroke Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Some of the early donations already received include "A Young Horse Lovers Delight" package donated by Singletree Stables; a framed print from PNC Bank entitled "Serenity on Silver Lake;" a painting by local artist Marian Hertzog; and four tires and an alignment from Nanticoke Automotive. Attendees will also have the opportuni-
ty to purchase an antique bridal bowl, a silver CZ ring, own one of two timeshares in Williamsburg, a marble vase or take a swing at golf lessons from Seaford Golf and Country Club Pro Matt Keller or play a round on the course. Other items include a Delaware 5-digit license plate, a Grotto Pizza Party, themed baskets, a Smith Island cake and a weekend on "Frank's Private Island Getaway" donated by Frank Parks of Home Team Realty. Tickets are available for $75 per person. Sponsorship packages are also available. The presenting sponsor is Delaware National Bank and community partner is Nemours Health and Prevention Services. For more information, contact the Corporate Development office at 629-6611, extension 2404.
When you're driving, please pay attention! none of them had their mind on the driving. All three of them could easily have There was a 1950’s song titled “Seven been in an accident. It was up to the drivLittle Girls.” The idea of the song was that ers around them to make sure that did not there were 7 girls in the back seat with happen. Fred. The studies on cell phone use while No one was up with the driver. The driving have clearly shown that it is not chorus went: “Keep your mind on the the talking on the phone that is the probdriving, keep your hands lem. It is the inability to on the wheel, keep your one’s mind on the What we know about cell keep snoopy eyes up on the driving at hand. road ahead.” As a matter of fact, phone usage in cars is that This advice is still the studies have shown true today 50 years later. the accident rate is similar that it is not just during I recently made a trip to the phone call that this is to what we see in drunk South Carolina. I saw an issue. The effects several drivers who vio- drivers. seem to last for a full five lated these rules. minutes after the call has One driver was riding ended. down the middle turn lane of the road for It appears that people have a tendency several hundred feet and then jerked his to let their minds wander to the conversavehicle back into the main lane. Another tion even after they have hung up. driver entered the highway and cut me off What we know about cell phone usage in doing so. in cars is that the accident rate is similar A third driver passed a car and then to what we see in drunk drivers. Using a pulled in front of him slowing down to cell phone causes that much interference force the car he passed to slam on the with the driving. brakes. It was clearly evident in the three drivAll three drivers had one thing in comers that I saw on my last trip. It is evident mon. They were all on cell phones. They almost every time you see an erratic driver probably had their eyes on the road. on the road. However, they probably were not see“Keep your mind on the driving” has ing it. They probably had their hands on an entirely different meaning than it did the wheel. However, they were not driving 50 years ago. However, it remains just as correctly. What is perfectly clear is that important in terms of accident prevention. By Dr. Anthony Policastro
Ray S. Mears & Sons donated a copper horse weathervane for "The Nanticoke Derby" dinner and auction on April 19 at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville.
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Health briefs 100 kids to receive dental services
On Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., an estimated 100 children from local low-income families will receive free dental services ranging from screenings to restoration as part of the national Give Kids A Smile Program. The all day event will be held at the offices of Drs. Lynch & Rodriguez, Shipley Street, Seaford. Pre-registration and signed parental permission is required. Local children are selected through agencies only, including the Head Start Program. Last year, more than 29,000 dentists and other volunteers nationwide (including 159 in Delaware) participated in Give Kids A Smile, a program by the American Dental Association (ADA) to provide care and raise awareness of the importance of access to dental care for poor children. According to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of children ages 2 to 9 in the United States suffer from untreated tooth decay. While poor diet and oral hygiene certainly play a role, cavities are actually caused by a disease called caries, which is five times more common than asthma. The National Institute of Health report that
80 percent of tooth decay is now found in just 25 percent of children, primarily from low-income facilities. Public health programs such as Medicaid are supposed to help underserved children, but utilization rates are low. “Dentists can’t do this alone,” said Dr. David Isaacs, president of the Delaware State Dental Society. “Children’s oral health is everyone’s business – not just dentists. We need to participate as a community and as a nation."
ACS plans benefit for March 16
The Lighthouse Restaurant, located at Fisherman’s Wharf, 7 Anglers Road, Lewes, is donating the restaurant’s pavilion area as the site for an American Cancer Society (ACS) benefit on Sunday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Spruce Up for Spring and Summer: Caring for the Mind, Body and Soul,” is the theme of the ACS Relay for Life 2008 fundraising event as vendors from across Sussex and Kent counties bring their products, information and expertise in hopes of raising contributions and awareness for cancer patients and caregivers. Paul and Mary Buchness, owners and operators of the Lighthouse Restaurant, are longtime supporters of ACS Relay for Life.
State project targets Medicaid fraud Health care error, fraud and abuse affects everyone. They contribute to the rising costs of health care and, in some instances, diminish the quality of care that is provided. Most health care providers are honest and provide the best care that they can. However, the small number that don't, find ways to steal billions of dollars from the health care system each year. Even more is lost to errors in billing that are never found. It is in our best interest, and the best interest of all citizens, to be informed, aware and involved in stopping and preventing error or fraud. The Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities Delaware Partners of Senior Medicare Patrol announces a Low Income Subsidy Rolling Counselor Pilot Project (LISRC Pilot Project) to help educate Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their families on how to recognize and protect themselves against Medicare and Medicaid fraud and how to report fraud, waste and abuse. This pilot project has defined three zip codes in New Castle and Kent County who have a potentially high list of individuals who may be eligible. The program begins on March 1 and runs through May 31 in New Castle, 19720; Elsmere, 19805; and Wilmington, 19802. What to look for: Clients should be suspicious if a health care provider tells clients: • the test is free; he only needs the client's Medicare number for his records. • Medicare wants clients to have the item or service. • they know how to get Medicare to pay for it. • the more tests they provide the cheaper they are. • the equipment or service is free; it won't cost clients anything. Be suspicious of providers that: • routinely waive co-payments without checking on client's ability to pay. • advertise "free" consultations to
Medicare beneficiaries. • claim they represent Medicare. • use pressure or scare tactics to sell clients high priced medical services or diagnostic tests. • bill Medicare for services clients do not recall receiving. • use telemarketing and door-to-door selling as marketing tools. Follow this advice and: • never give a client's Medicare/Medicaid or Social Security number over the telephone or to people clients don't know. • never allow anyone to convince clients to contact client's physician requesting a service clients don t need. • never give client's Medicare or Medicaid number to anyone for a free service. They don't need client's Medicare or Medicaid number if the service is truly free. • never accept medical supplies or equipment from a door-do-door salesperson. Neither the Federal Government nor Medicare sell supplies or equipment door-to-door. • never believe anyone who says they are from Medicare or any Federal agency trying to sell clients products or services. Neither the Federal Government nor Medicare endorses the products or services of any individual or company. Clients should always: • rely on a personal physician to recommend all medical services and equipment. • keep a record of health care appointments and services. • read Medicare Summary Notices (MSN) carefully. Look for the following: duplicate payments for the same service; dates of service on the MSN that differ from the dates actually received; unfamiliar items or services; billings for medical equipment or services that were not ordered by a physician. If clients have any questions about their MSN, clients should contact their health care provider, supplemental insurance company and/or carrier. If clients still have questions, they may call the Delaware Partners Senior Medicare Patrol Project at 800-223-9074.
The ACS Relay for Life 2008 benefit is open to the public. Along with ACS information booths, vendors offer an array of specialty products from skin care to chocolates, handbags to spring and summer houseware gifts and much more. For more information about the American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2008 benefit, contact the Ribbon Cap Club team at 302422-7878 or e-mail cac@ribboncapclub.com.
Depression support group in Laurel
The Mental health Association in Delaware will be sponsoring a Depression Support Group in Laurel on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. The MHA encourages anyone dealing with a depressive disorder to attend. Register in advance by calling 1-800-287-6423. Peer support groups sponsored by Mental Health Association of Delaware are not intended to replace professional mental health
treatment. MHA does not publish support group locations; locations are provided with registration.
Stroke support group
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will offer free monthly Stroke Support Group meetings designed for individuals who have survived a stroke and their families and caregivers. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support and networking. Refreshments will be provided. Sheila Brant and Joan Burditt, occupational therapists at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, will facilitate the support group meetings. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 629-6611, ext. 5121.
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Delmar Railroader keeps history of baseball alive The program is an unremarkable example of what the rich history of baseball was like on Delmarva during the 1940s. The cover simply has Delmar Railroaders 1949 printed on it along with a portrait of a ballplayer wearing a cap embroidered with the letter “D.” Inside there are many advertisements of the local businesses along with a scorecard and the season’s schedule. I was recently invited to attend a meeting of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation, of which I was a member during the 1990s. As I looked around the table, I observed a few new faces along with quite a few people who I had served on this board with many years before. Holding court at the end of the table sat 83-year-old Tommy Young, who was doing what he does best, talking up the Delmar Railroaders of the old Central Shore Baseball League and getting guff from some of the other board members, who were defending their own mostly forgotten hometown baseball teams. As I sat there smiling at Tommy, my mind wandered to many years ago when I first began my long and never-ending journey to promote the old Delmarva baseball leagues from the early 1900s to the 1950s. It was some time during the late 1980s while visiting with my parents that I looked over at a photograph which had been hanging in their home my entire life and for some reason asked them to “tell me about that picture.” The picture was of a smiling man kneeling in his baseball uniform and it had had been colored with an airbrush, making it a most unusual photo from the 1940s, since most photographs from that era are in black and white or sepia. My father answered the question with the story of his long deceased father who had been a pitcher for the Delmar Railroaders during the 1940s and after his dad had passed away, his mother had his portrait pulled from a team photo, enlarged and colored with an airbrush as a keepsake for the family. I was so captured by the story of the old local baseball team and my father’s connection with the Delmar Railroaders that I immediately began my long voyage
to becoming a passionate Eastern Shore Baseball memorabilia collector/historian. I have enjoyed every minute of time that I have spent researching the many players, teams and leagues from Delmarva’s rich baseball history. The Railroaders were my first objective and over the years I have spent many hours with every retired ballplayer that I could find from the Delmar Railroaders. I searched for, found and spent time picking the brains of former Railroaders such as Clark Cuglar, Bill McCain, Bill Pedersen, “Nooks” Naugle and anyone else who would take the time to sit down with me and share their stories about their time spent playing or watching the Delmar boys of summer during the 1940s. One by one, they would offer me an account of their time with the Railroaders and after picking their brain, I asked them each to sign a photograph of the 1945 Railroaders baseball team for me as a keepsake, which I still have. Over the years I have spent quite a few hours with Tommy Young, listening to his vivid and passionate recollection of his days with the Delmar Railroaders. Tommy’s ability to spin the tales of the rich Railroaders legacy is uncanny and I have never tired of his stories, which I’ve always considered an education in our local baseball history. When you have someone who is completely in love with the subject that they are talking about, the listening comes easy. That’s my view of Tommy Young and his Delmar Railroaders and we should all be grateful that he has spread his wealth of knowledge around for several generations of us to enjoy. Tommy has almost singlehandedly kept the Delmar Railroaders alive for over 50 years and folks, that's something he should be proud of. I know that I’m proud to call him a friend and that my life has benefited from his friendship over the years. The program? It was during one of my visits to Tommy’s home many years ago that he presented me with that 1949 Delmar Railroaders program to add to my collection and it immediately became, and still remains, one of my most prized possessions, which I will always treasure. Tommy Young is a true Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Famer! You can see memorabilia from the Del-
The team photo from the 1945 Railroaders that I got signed by the living players that I met with when I began my research of that team.
The 1949 Delmar Railroaders program that Tommy Young gave me for my collection many years ago.
My Dad’s father, Frank Maddux, who was a pitcher with the railroaders and played with Tommy Young.
mar Railroaders along with memorabilia from virtually every other baseball team from Delmarva’s rich history at the East-
ern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame Museum, which is located at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Md.
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Earned Income Tax credit
The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to look into whether they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. The EITC provided over $108.2 million to 57,462 Delaware residents last year. The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return. The EITC Assistant is available on the IRS.gov website or by calling 1–800–TAX-FORM.
Statewide Foreclosure Prevention Seminars Don’t Lose Your House Because You Don’t Know What to Do!!
Carper bill to reduce waste Federal agencies lost at least $55 billion in taxpayer dollars last year alone by making avoidable mistakes, and Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) took action to correct this growing source of government waste by introducing his Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act. Sen. Carper announced this bill introduction recently as chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security. Improper payments occur when a federal agency pays too much or pays twice for a product or service. These improper payments may occur as a result of fraud or from poor financial management systems that do not detect or prevent mistakes before federal dollars are misspent.
Attend this FREE Seminar
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Support wildlife at tax time
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control would like to remind citizens to think of wildlife as they finish their forms. Look at your Delaware tax form and find the box marked "Contributions to Special Funds" (line 23) and find "Non-Game Wildlife" Contributions to Special Funds. You can donate any amount $1 or greater, either from your refund or by adding the amount to your balance due, and you can even use your donation as a deduction on next year's taxes. Since 1984 Delawareans have contributed more than $1 million to benefit wildlife. One success story supported by the fund is the recovery of the state's population of nesting bald eagles. Delaware's count last year was a 41 active nests that produced 41 chicks. If you've sent in your taxes, you can still contribute by sending a tax-deductible donation in care of the Division of Fish and Wildlife, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. For more information, visit dnrec.state.de.us/fw/nongame.ht m.
Anyone Seeking Information on foreclosure and services should attend: • Understanding foreclosure process • Learn about adjustable rate mortgages and possible refinancing options • Federal and State resources and services to assist homeowners
Can’t make our meeting? Still want a FREE COUNSELING SESSION? Call the National Hotline • 1.888.995.HOPE or Visit www.995HOPE.org visit the State of Delaware web site: http://portal.delaware.gov/foreclosureinfo/
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Reverse Mortgages: Financing the Golden Years Seek a qualified mortgage consultant to ensure the best results By Robert Davis
Branch Manager Capital Mortgage Finance Corp.
Until recently, seniors 62 years of age and older have had limited choices when it comes to getting cash from their homes. The options were to obtain a traditional home loan to borrow against the home’s equity, which resulted in a monthly payment, or to sell the home in an effort to downsize. With reverse mortgages gaining in popularity, seniors now have additional cashflow alternatives. Reverse mortgages allow mature borrowers to convert their home equity into tax-free income without having to sell their current home or make mortgage payments - and no existing income is needed to qualify. How a Reverse Mortgage Works Reverse mortgages are best understood when compared side-by-side with traditional home mortgages, otherwise known as "forward" mortgages. The following table shows the differences between the two:
FORWARD MORTGAGE
Eligibility: To qualify for a reverse mortgage, all owners on the title deed must be at least 62 years of age. You must also have a good amount of equity based on your current home mortgage amount. Lastly, the home you reside in must remain your principal place of residence. Mandatory Counsel: In order to ensure that homeowners are fully aware of the financial ramifications of obtaining a reverse mortgage, counseling is required with an unbiased third party before completing the loan. HUD and AARP oversee a network of qualified counselors who can provide this service. The counseling should be offered at a nominal fee or at no charge. Tax-Free Income: One advantage of a reverse mortgage is that the money you receive will not be taxed. The amount you’ll obtain depends on the plan you select, the type of cash advances you choose, your age, and the value of your home. Typically, the older you are the larger the loan, as you will have more equity in the house. Cost: The cost of a reverse mortgage varies considerably depending on the pro-
REVERSE MORTGAGE
Uses income to pay the debt
Uses home equity to get cash or a line of credit
Monthly mortgage payments
No payments to be made; debt is due when the borrower(s) pass away or relocate.
Both loans incur debt against your home, but in different ways. Traditional home mortgages require making monthly payments to a lender. Reverse Mortgages make payments to you. You can even use the proceeds to pay off your forward mortgage. What a Reverse Mortgage Involves Here are some important points to know when considering a reverse mortgage:
* Government Insured Mortgage Program * Make no monthly payments * Receive one lump sum, a line of credit or monthly payouts
out selling the home if funds are available to pay off the loan outright. If two borrowers are on the loan and one dies, the loan would still not be due as long as one the surviving borrower occupies the home.
Protection. This is one of the most attractive features of a HECM. This plan protects you by guaranteeing continued loan advances even if your lender defaults.
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage The Federally Insured Loan The most common type of reverse mortgage is the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, otherwise known as a HECM mortgage. This is the only reverse mortgage program that’s federally insured and backed by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This type of reverse mortgage is popular for a few reasons: Ability to choose your own interest rate program. You can select a rate that changes annually or one that changes every month.
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Laurel Star Sports
Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski, left, and Delmar’s Justin Thomas each placed fifth in the state with wins in the state tournament’s fifth place matches last Sunday in Georgetown. Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas and Jamar Beckett placed second in the state. Photos by Mike McClure
Six Western Sussex wrestlers place in state’s top five Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas (189) and Jamar Beckett (215) each finished second in the state wrestling tournament last weekend. Thomas fell to Caravel’s Vinnie Ranuato, 6-5, while Beckett lost to Milford’s Chris Drummond, 4-3. Beckett topped Drummond in the Henlopen Conference finals. Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski (160) placed fifth in the state with a pin (2:38) in the fifth place match. Delmar’s Justin Thomas (189) also came in fifth with a 6-2 victory. Other Western Sussex top five finishers included: Sussex Tech’s Wendell Cannon (fifth in 125 pounds) and Seaford’s Yvens St. Phard (fifth in 171 pounds).
Local athletes named to 07-08 Henlopen all-conference teams for winter season The following local athletes have been named to the 2007-08 winter sports Henlopen All-Conference teams: Boys’ basketball- All-Conferencefirst team- K’yan Andrews, Woodbridge; Vashad Whidbee, Woodbridge; second team- Kory Belle, Sussex Tech; Jacob Mitchell, Sussex Tech All-North- second team- Kory Belle, Sussex Tech; Jacob Mitchell, Sussex Tech; Jeffone Hill, Sussex Tech; honorable mention- Corey Wyatt, Sussex Tech All-South- first team- K’yan Andrews, Woodbridge; Vashad Whidbee, Woodbridge; Josh Owens, Seaford; Kevin Ricketts, Delmar; second team- Deaven Horne, Woodbridge; Jordan Mosley,
Woodbridge; Fernandez Batson, Delmar; Marc Nock, Woodbridge; honorable mention- Jamel Jones, Delmar; Carey Shelton, Laurel; Vincent Glover, Seaford; Jevontae Dale, Woodbridge Boys’ swimming- first team- Andrew Halter, Seaford; Drew Venables, Seaford; Cory Darden, Seaford; Spencer Noel, Seaford; second team- Lee Mayer, Seaford; Tim Halter- Seaford; honorable mention- Phillip DeMott, Seaford Girls’ basketball- All-North- second team- Paige Morris, Sussex Tech; Leigh Powell, Sussex Tech; Bethany Callaway, Sussex Tech; honorable mention- Sierra Continued on page 43
Laurel junior Tykia Briddell, shown during a regular season game against Delmar, and the Bulldogs earned a state tournament berth after going 15-7 overall. Laurel enters the tournament as the 23rd seed and was scheduled to visit 10th ranked Brandywine on Tuesday. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel girls’ basketball team earns state tournament bid The Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team is scheduled to open state tournament play at Brandywine on Tuesday, Feb. 26 (see page 45). The 23rd seeded Laurel Buldogs (157) need to top 10th seeded Brandywine to advance to the second round game at seventh seeded Dover (19-3) on Thursday.
laurelstar.com A Group of Laurel High students recently visited Citizens Bank ballpark on a sports medicine/athletic training informational trip. Shown (l to r) are: Philadelphia Phillies trainer Scott Sheridan, Zach Bonniwell, Billy Yossick, Brandon Hearne, Gaven Parker, Josh Kosiorowski, Brooks Hearne, Brandon Fischer, Chris Cutsail, and Matt Parker.
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Blue Jay boys’ swim team ends season with heartbreak in states Andrew Halter places second in state in 100 meter backstroke By Gene Bleile The Blue Jay boys’ swim team finished their 2007-08 swim season with the heartbreaking memory of a disqualification in the 200 meter medley relay last Saturday at the University of Delaware pool complex. This was the very first event of the day and as it turned out, eliminated Seaford from any chance of a top ten finish. “The team lost 30 points due to the disqualification. It was very upsetting to the team, we were all surprised by the call,” head coach Jackie Morris said after the meet. Those 30 points would have made the difference between their twelfth place finish with 66 points and an eighth place finish with 96 points.
Seaford’s Andrew Halter finished second in the 100 yard backstroke in the Delaware Swimming and Diving State Championships last Saturday with a time of 53.53. He also had an 11th place finish in the 50 yard free style. Photo by Gene Bleile
SECOND PLACE- Sussex Tech’s Jamar Beckett, left, and Alex Thomas each placed second in the state during the high school state wrestling tournament last weekend at Sussex Central. Thomas finished second in the 189 pound weight class while Beckett was second in the 215 pound weight class. Both wrestlers lost by just one point in the finals. Photos by Mike McClure
PACC CHAMPIONSHIP- Greenwood Mennonite’s Jason Swartzentruber looks to put up a shot over Salisbury Christian’s Ike Lewis during last week’s PACC championship game. Salisbury Christian won the game in overtime to win the tournament title. Greenwood Mennonite won the regular season title. See story on page 44. Photo by Mike McClure
CONFERENCE CHAMPS- Shown (l to r) are members of the Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team which won the PACC tournament title last week: front- Rebekah Cain, Brooke Coppage, Nikki Meredith, Julia Carr, Jennifer Carr; second row- Jordan Phillips, Morgan Messick, Taylor Fooks, Amanda Brittingham; back row- coaches James Gschwandtner, Justin Davis, Hope Hall, John Street, and head coach Chester Davis. Photo by Mike McClure
As for the Jays’ overall performance Morris emphasized that, “They swam well. I was proud of the way the team was able to put the 200 medley disqualification behind them and focus on the rest of the meet.” Battling Salesianum, (state champions for the 25th time in the history of the tournament), Charter School of Wilmington (second place) and numerous other Division I and private schools, Seaford still had a respectable day in Newark. Drew Venables finished 15th in the 100 free style, while teammate Andrew
Halter finished second in the state in the 100 meter backstroke, setting a new Seaford team record with a time of 53.53 to conclude his Seaford High career. Halter also had an 11th place in the 50 meter freestyle. Spencer Noel finished 16th in the 100 meter backstroke and two relay teams, the 200 free relay (Lee Mayer, Tim Halter, Daniel DeMott and Cory Darden) finished in ninth place and the 400 free style relay (Lee Mayer, Cory Darden, Drew Venables and Andrew Halter) finished in ninth place.
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Laurel Stars of the Week
Male Co-Athlete of the WeekIke Lewis- Salisbury Christian
Male Co-Athlete of the WeekKevin Robles- Delmar
Delmar senior Kevin Robles netted Salisbury Christian’s Ike Lewis of 22 points in his team’s final game of the Laurel scored 16 points in his team’s season last Tuesday. Robles joined his win over Greenwood Mennonite in the teammates on the hardwood at the end PACC tournament’s championship game of the season after suffering an injury last Friday. Lewis also had seven rebefore the start of the winter sports seabounds and five assists. son. Honorable mention- Josh Kosiorowski- Laurel; Justin Thomas- Delmar; Kevin Ricketts- Delmar; Fernandez Batson- Delmar; Jeffone Hill- Sussex Tech; Jacob Mitchell- Sussex Tech; Jamar Beckett- Sussex Tech; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Wendall Cannon- Sussex Tech; Tomorrow Briddell- Laurel; Shannon Wilson- Delmar; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Leigh Powell- Sussex Tech
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Laurel Youth Sports basketball results for the week of Feb. 18 Girls- Dutch Inn 26, Seaford (Orange) 25- Tavitta Ewell scored 10 points and Shavon Lamontague had six points for Dutch Inn. Movie Gallery 20, Pizza King 18- Sara Jo Whaley netted six points and Alexis Hudson added two points for Movie Gallery. Ashlee McCoy scored four points for Pizza King. O’Neal Brothers 28, Seaford (Blue) 4- Charelle Lewis tallied eight points and Brittany Creppon netted four points for O’Neal Brothers. Boys- MAG Construction 29, Daye’s Home Improvement 24- Devin Robinson had six points and Brandon Spicer scored nine points for MAG. Kendall Wootten netted six points for Daye’s. Back Yard Truck and Auto 50, Mulligan Hauling 29- Martel Clark scored four points and Donregus Holland contributed 13 points for Back Yard. Tarez White had six points for Mulligan.
Delmar’s Taylor Ballard, left, and Dakota Harmon each placed eighth during the Henlopen Conference wrestling tournament which was held recently at Sussex Central. Photos by Mike McClure
SEVENTH PLACE- Laurel’s Tyler Givans, top, placed seventh in the Henlopen Conference in the 119 pound weight class during the conference’s tournament at Sussex Central. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel Pop Warner to hold signups starting March 15 Laurel Pop Warner will be holding sign-ups for on the following dates: Saturday, March 15 9-11 a.m. and Saturday, April 5 9-11 a.m. Sign-ups will be held at the Laurel Nazarene Church (94 Walnut Street) across from the Game Zone. This year’s fees are as follows: $75 for one participant and $15 for each additional participant. Included in the price is a Horsey Youth Foundation ticket. Also each participant will receive five raffle tickets for our annual basket raffle that is in November. Any further questions please feel free to contact Glenn Phillips, Jr. at (302) 8753410.
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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young The foul weather last week forced the state wrestling championship back a day, thus causing the finals to be finalized on Sunday, and I would have liked to have gone, but there was something going on in Delmar. I knew where I would be on Sunday afternoon, paying my final respects to a former teammate and old friend, Richard “Dicky” Moore, who passed away early last week, and the funeral services were being held Sunday. The first time I ever saw Dicky was on the high school football field in 1941. It was my first practice as I had just transferred over to Delmar, Del. High School from the Delmar, Md. High School in my senior year. The team had already played one game which they lost to Georgetown, which went undefeated that year, so Coach Mitchell was hard at work trying to get the team ready to play Laurel in a night game that coming Friday. Then, as the players were running their sprints and other warm up activities, I noticed a much smaller, younger man in the middle of all the activity doing everything the bigger boys were doing and keeping up with that; that was Dicky. He was the only eighth grader on the squad, and after watching him work out with the rest of the team, I could see why Coach Mitchell allowed him to remain on the squad. He was fast, quick, tough, and showed a tremendous desire to play the game. He did not play in any games that season, but after putting on a few pounds and gaining a couple of inches in height, the next year and every year after that, he played varsity football, basketball, and baseball and pound for pound was probably the best athlete in the school. In the next few years, I was playing in the Laurel and Delmar softball leagues, the Wicomico County softball and basketball leagues, and finally when the Delmar Railroaders baseball team began playing in the Central Shore League, there was that little, although he had grown a little, brown-eyed, freckledfaced boy playing on the same team with me and performing very well. This went on for a number of some of the most fun years of my life as this group not only
got along together, but also won a lot of championships, and Dicky surely played a big part in making it a great part of all of our lives. Then came the sad part when the company he worked for transferred him to the northern part of Virginia, and although it was a promotion, I am sure he would have rather stayed here, but by this time he was married and had his growing family to think of. They moved over there in 1956, and I would only get to see him when he and his wife Catherine, who was from Laurel, would come home for a weekend visit. They always tried to come the second Saturday in June when Delmar was having their “Day in the Park” so they could see as many of their old friends as possible. At the funeral home I had a chance to talk with Catherine and she told me he had not been sick and had died suddenly so he didn’t have a drawn out illness before he died, which was the only comforting thought that came out of this tragedy. I also got to meet some of their sons I had never met and some others from her side of the family. She also told me how much they appreciated the sports pictures that I had brought in involving Dicky. Bunky Naugle did a fine job handling the services substituting for the minister who was out of town. Most of the time when an older person dies, especially when they have not lived in their home town for 50 plus years the funeral is not well attended, but the large crowd that was there goes to show how popular a person Dicky Moore was along with his wife Catherine as a lot of the crowd was her family and friends also. Then to end this column on an even sadder note, when I arrived at the funeral home, I learned that Dicky’s mother, Miss Hattie, who was 101 years old had passed away Friday night at the home of her daughter Shirley Bowden. There will be more about this and the high school action over at Georgetown in next week’s column because this is about all I can handle this week. All I can say is my thoughts and prayers go to the whole family and their friends.
Registration now open for 2008 volleyball camp Coach Margie Knight, head volleyball coach at Salisbury University and Wicomico County’s Department of Recreation and Parks have come together again for the 2008 Volleyball Camp. Come out and work with Coach Knight and her SU team as they teach the techniques, positioning and much more that has lead them to years of success. This camp is designed for girls ages 12-17 and runs daily, August 4-8 from 9 am-noon at Salisbury University’s Maggs Gymnasium. Don’t miss out on a chance to better your game on the court. The cost to participate for the entire camp is just $130 per player. Registration is now open but space is limited. To register visit the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or sign up online at www.wicomicorecandparks.org. For more information please contact Kelly O’Brien at 410-5484900 ext. 108. If you would like to learn more about upcoming programs offered by the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department sign up for Recreation e-mail alerts at www.wicomicorecandparks.org
Laurel Pop Warner football league is looking for coaches If anyone is interested in coaching football/cheerleading for Laurel Pop Warner for the 2008 season please contact Glenn Phillips, Jr. at 875-3410 or via e-mail at laurelpopwarner@yahoo.com
Salisbury Christian boys’ basketball coach Gary Johnston is congratulated following his team’s win in PACC tournament finals. Below, members of the Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team hold the PACC tournament first place trophy. Both games took place last Friday at Greenwood Mennonite. Photos by Mike McClure
Newly formed Laurel softball boosters looking for members Laurel Softball Boosters is a newly formed booster group that is looking for members. The program is looking for the community’s support in order to help the girls at the middle school and high school in the sport of softball. The boosters have a lot of goals and are looking for help in order to be successful. If you would like to become a member or need more information please call president Russell Elliott at 302-875-8233 (home) or 302-853-2964 (cell).
Junior Girls, Li’l Sluggers Softball registration now open Girls with a passion for softball are invited to join Wicomico County’s Department of Recreation and Parks on the softball diamond this spring. Registration is now open for the 2008 season. The Junior Girls’ Softball League is open to girls ages 8-18 and the Li’l Sluggers is an instructional program designed for those 5-8 years old. The Junior Girls’ program includes four leagues. The Pre-Minor League is comprised of girls 10 and under (9/1/97 and 8/31/00) and the Minor League is for girls 12 and under (9/1/95 and 8/31/97). Both the Pre-Minor and Minor League are co-sponsored by the Salisbury Optimist Club. Players 14 and under (9/1/93 to 8/31/95) can play in the Major I League. The Major II League is for players 18 and under (9/1/89 and 8/31/93) and must be attending high school. The Li’l Sluggers program is also divided into four sections. Participants will meet once a week for seven weeks this spring at Winterplace Park in Salisbury. Registration is limited so sign up early. The schedule is as follows: Wednesdays, May 14-June 25- 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.- five year olds, 6:45–8 p.m.- six and seven year olds Thursdays, May 15 – June 26- 5:15–6:30 p.m.- six year olds, 6:45–8 p.m.- seven and eight year olds Registration is accepted at the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office, open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at www.wicomicorecandparks.org. All registration fees are due at the time of registration. All players new to Junior Girls’ Softball must submit a copy of their birth certificates for proof of age. For more information please contact Kelly O’Brien at (410) 548-4900 ext. 108 or email kobrien@wicomicocounty.org. If you would like to learn more about other upcoming programs offered by the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department sign up for Recreation e-mail alerts at www.wicomicorecandparks.org
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Woodbridge boys’ basketball tops Sussex Central in Henlopen finals By Mike McClure The Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball team avenged a regular season loss to Sussex Central with a 71-60 win in the Henlopen Conference championship game last Saturday at Cape Henlopen. Woodbridge led the Henlopen North champs throughout the contest, pulling away at the end to claim the conference title. “It’s a great feeling. The guys really worked hard. It’s just a great accomplishment for these guys and our community,” Woodbridge head coach Damon Ayers said following the win. “We had great contributions from our bench.” “This is the best feeling I’ve ever had. The only way we could win is if we played together and worked hard on defense,” added senior Vashad Whidbee. Woodbridge, the Henlopen South champs, entered Saturday’s game looking for payback after an 89-88 overtime loss to Sussex Central during the regular season (Jan. 29). The loss was the Raiders’ first conference loss after 11 straight victories against Henlopen foes. On Saturday, Sussex Central took a 60 lead on a field goal by Malcolm Keys field goal, a free throw by Carl Hinton, and a three-pointer by Donte Sturgis. Woodbridge responded with a 10-2 run as K’yan Andrews contributed six points and three rebounds and Jordan Mosley added four points and two steals for a 10-8 Raider lead. Hinton made one of two foul shots and Whidbee answered with a reverse. Following a charge drawn by Mosley, Whidbee made a jumper at the buzzer off a feed from Mosley to give Woodbridge a 14-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Raiders upped their lead to 10 (21-11) with under four minutes left in the half thanks to six points and an assist by Whidbee. The Golden Knights’ Bryan Tindley and Donte Sturgis each hit a three-pointer and Ronnie Mann added four points to move Sussex Central within five (26-21). Andre Dickerson scored off a pass from Andrews and Andrews made one of two foul shots to close the half with Woodbridge on top, 29-21. Whidbee netted 10 first half points and Andrews added seven points (six in first quarter) for Woodbridge. Sturgis paced Sussex Central with six points.
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Woodbridge senior K’yan Andrews looks to drive the baseline during his team’s win over Sussex Central last Saturday. Andrews had 20 points and 13 rebounds in the Raider win. Photo by Mike McClure
Woodbridge came out firing in the third quarter as Andrews made a threepointer off a feed from Deaven Horne and Dickerson took a pass from Whidbee and made a basket for a 34-23 Raider advantage. But Sussex Central came right back with a 7-0 run keyed by Tindley (threepointer) and Hinton (two points and an assist). Andrews led Woodbridge back to a double digit lead (40-30) with four points, two rebounds, one steal, and one assist, but once again the Knights battled back. Hinton had four points and an assist and Tindley netted a three-pointer to pull Sussex Central within one point at 44-43. Whidbee drained a three-pointer on feed from Horne before Sturgis hit a jumper at the buzzer to cut the Raiders’ lead to 47-45 at the end of the third quarter. Andrews had nine third quarter points and Tindley poured in eight points in the
All-conference continued Laws, Sussex Tech All-South- first team- Ambre’ Burbage, Seaford; Tomorrow Briddell, Laurel; Katie McMahon, Delmar; Jenna Schrock, Woodbridge; second team- Dee Farlow, Seaford; Shannon Wilson, Delmar; Samantha Savage, Seaford; honorable mention- Alison Bloodsworth, Delmar; Tykia Briddell, Laurel, Anitra Hughes, Seaford; Jeniel Fortt, Woodbridge Girls’ swimming- first team- Jamie Swain, Seaford; Chelsey Procino, Seaford; Paige Venables, Seaford; second team- Jeanmarie Ferber, Seaford; Olivia Bradham, Seaford; honorable mentionEmily Hubbard, Seaford; Alexis Carey, Seaford; Alex Smith, Seaford Indoor track- first team- Darius Sivels, Sussex Tech, 55 dash and long jump; Gernie Purnell, Seaford, 400 run; quarter. Whidbee made a three-pointer off an assist by Mosley before drawing a technical foul for hanging on the rim following a missed followup dunk. Sturgis made one of two free throws to make the score 50-46. Andrews scored four points and dished out an assist and Whidbee hit a baseline jumper to extend Woodbridge’s lead to 10 points. Sussex Central’s Alvin Maxwell answered with a basket while drawing the fourth foul on Andrews. Sturgis added two points and an assist to make it 56-52 with 3:15 left in the game. Woodbridge’s offense, which fed off its full court trapping defense, answered the bell down the stretch. Dickerson had four points and Whidbee added three to up the Raiders’ lead to nine points before Andrews picked up his fifth and final foul. Mann made one of two foul shots before Woodbridge went on a 6-0 run with Mosley scoring four points for the Raiders. Hinton had a rebound and put back and Sturgis made three foul shots, but Woodbridge held on for the 71-60 win. “We kept emphasizing to them that we need to get into a rhythm. Basketball is a game of runs,” Ayers said. “We kept telling them (the players) we need to make sure that they (Sussex Central) only get one shot.” “Coach was like if we take our time and start swinging the ball more we’ll get more open looks,” added Whidbee, who had 21 points and 11 rebounds. Andrews contributed 20 points, 13 re-
PAGE 43 George Blanchard, Seaford, shotput; Keyshawn Purnell, Seaford, triple jump; Tyrone Hickman, Sussex Tech, high jump; Zack Hearn, Seaford, pole vault; Heather Solomon, Woodbridge, 55 meter hurdles; Shamar Suggs, Sussex Tech, shotput; Tiffany Savage, Sussex Tech, long jump; Page Johnson, Seaford, pole vault; second team- Seaford 4X800 (Trevor Lee, Andrew Hoffman, Rob Urell, Barrett Smith); Hickman, Sussex Tech, 55 dash; David Ricksecker, Sussex Tech, 1,600; Woodbridge 4X400 (Levi Jacobson, Reuss Idler, Austin Butler, Derek Nennstiehl); Robert Pinchak, Woodbridge, shotput; Aaron Betts, Sussex Tech, high jump; Sussex Tech 4X800 (Emily Ritter, Dee Carillo, Kariann Flynn, Brittany Chesser); Ritter, Sussex Tech, 800 Wrestling- first team- Alex Thomas, Sussex Tech; Jamar Beckett, Sussex Tech
Woodbridge senior Vashad Whidbee eyes the basket prior to a free throw attempt during the Henlopen Conference championship game last week. Photo by Mike McClure
bounds, five assists, three steals, and three blocks; Dickerson netted 12 points; and Mosley added 10 points for the Raiders. Sturgis led Sussex Central with 18 points, Tindley had 11 points and six steals, and Hinton chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Woodbridge, seeded fifth, has a bye in the first round of the state tournament before facing the winner of Delmarva Christian (12th) and Polytech (21st) on Friday in Milford. “We’re taking it one game at a time. We don’t want to go above ourselves,” Whidbee said. “It’s one game at a time. We’re excited. We’re sitting in a good position. We just want to take care of business and take it one game at a time,” added Ayers.
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Seaford Christian’s Jennifer Carr has the ball on the break during her team’s win in the PACC tournament championship last Friday. Carr had 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Eagles. Photo by Mike McClure
Sussex Tech seniors Lindsay Danz and Ellen Rowe recently signed letters of intent to play field hockey in college. Danz will attend Bloomsburg University and Rowe will play at Saint Joseph’s. Shown (l to r) are: seated- Nancy Tribbitt, Sussex Tech hockey coach, senior Lindsay Danz, senior Ellen Rowe, and Joe Thomson, Sussex Tech athletic director; back row- Michael and Sally Danz, Dr. Patrick Savini, Sussex Tech superintendent, and Susan and Richard Rowe.
Lady Eagles remain unbeaten in PACC with win in championship By Mike McClure The Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team remained undefeated in Peninsula Athletic Christian Conference (PACC) play with a 41-21 win over Salisbury Christian in the conference tournament championship last Friday in Greenwood. The Eagles also won the regular season championship. On Friday, Seaford Christian took a 93 lead as Jennifer Carr scored four points and Julia Carr dished out two assists. The Eagles held a 13-2 lead at the end of the first as Jennifer Carr scored six points in the quarter. Salisbury Christian’s Amy Adkins had a steal and basket to move the Jaguars within eight (15-7) before Jennifer Carr scored on a feed from Julia Carr to make it 17-7 at the half.
Seaford Christian’s Nikki Meredith netted six points early in the third quarter to keep the Eagles’ lead at 10 points (2515). Seaford Christian took a 29-19 lead into the final quarter despite six points from Adkins. The Eagles went on a 10-0 run to open the fourth quarter with Jennifer Carr contributing six points and an assist and Rebekah Cain adding two points and an assist. The Eagles went on to win the contest, hosted by Greenwood Mennonite School, 41-21. Jennifer Carr led Seaford Christian with 18 points and 10 rebounds, Meredith scored 10 points, Cain contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Julia Carr added two points, five assists, and four steals. Adkins scored nine points and made seven steals for Salisbury Christian.
Jaguars earn upset win over Flames in PACC tournament championship By Mike McClure The Salisbury Christian boys’ basketball team topped Greenwood Mennonite, 59-55 in overtime, to win the Peninsula Athletic Christian Conference (PACC) tournament title last week in Greenwood. The Greenwood Mennonite School Flames won the regular season championship with the Salisbury Christian Jaguars placing second. On Friday, Greenwood Mennonite jumped out to a 5-0 lead as Derek Scott and Tim Yoder scored two points each and Madison Warfel added one point. Jeremy Yoder scored four points including a field goal off a steal and feed from Tim Yoder to make it 11-4. Salisbury Christian’s Cotter Johnston netted two points and teammate Bryce Salvatore added a basket to cut the Flames’ lead to 13-8 at the end of the first quarter.
Salisbury Christian’s Kevin Palmer went four-for-four from the foul line to make the score 13-12. Warfel grabbed an offensive rebound and passed the ball to Scott who hit a three-pointer to extend the GMS lead. Scott went on to hit two more three-pointers to make it 22-15. Salisbury Christian closed the half with an 8-2 run to make it 24-23 at halftime as Ike Lewis scored four points for the Jaguars. Scott scored 10 points and Tim Yoder added six points for the Flames while Palmer had eight points and Lewis added six for Salisbury Christian. Tim Yoder tallied five third quarter points to up Greenwood Mennonite’s lead to 35-29. Lewis came back with four points and an assist to knot the score at 35-35 before Scott scored the final two points of the quarter for a 37-35 GMS lead. Salisbury Christian’s Steven Lambrose
Greenwood Mennonite’s Derek Scott take the ball to the basket during last week’s PACC tournament championship game. Scott had 22 points in his team’s loss to Salisbury Christian. Photo by Mike McClure
scored five points early in the fourth quarter to help the Jaguars to a 40-39 lead. Scott netted five points to return the lead to Greenwood Mennonite (44-42). Salvatore and Tim Yoder each had a three-pointer before Lewis scored on a feed from Danny Hudson to knot the score at 47-47. Hudson had a rebound and putback for a two point Salisbury Christian lead before Tim Yoder made a jump shot off a feed from Warfel to tie the game at 49-49 with over a minute left in the game. Yoder, Scott, and Lambrose each scored five points in the quarter as the score remained tied at 49 at the end of regulation. Hudson and Palmer scored baskets to give the Jaguars a 53-49 lead. Jason Swartzentruber and Scott each had a field
goal to tie the score at 53-53. Lewis scored off a feed from Lambrose for a 5755 Salisbury Christian lead late in the overtime period. Greenwood Mennonite had the ball with 7.3 seconds left but could not connect for a game-tying basket and Lewis added a basket to seal the 5955 Jaguar win. Lewis led the way with 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists; Palmer had 13 points and six rebounds; Hudson contributed 11 points and five rebounds; and Salvatore added nine points for Salisbury Christian. Scott led all scorers with 22 points and also pulled down seven rebounds, Tim Yoder netted 16 points and made four steals, and Jason Swartzentruber added 10 points and five rebounds.
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Woodbridge’s Andre Dickerson, left, goes up for a layup during his team’s win in the Henlopen Conference championship last weekend. Sussex Tech’s Corey Wyatt is shown taking the ball to the basket during a game earlier this season. Both players will be looked to to provide key minutes as their teams look to bring home a state championship. Photos by Mike McClure
Woodbridge, Sussex Tech open state tournament play on Friday The Woodbridge and Sussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball teams open state tournament play on Friday, Feb. 29 after receiving first round byes. Woodbridge (19-4) is ranked fifth and will face the winner of Delmarva Christian (12th) and Polytech (21st). Sussex Tech (17-5) is ranked sixth and will host the winner of St. Thomas More (11th) and St. Elizabeth (22nd). If the Raiders win on Friday they will advance to the quarterfinals at the University of Delaware on Sunday. The Ravens will also move to Sunday’s quarterfinals with a win on Friday.
Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday night high school scoreboard Girls’ basketball- Brandywine 44, Laurel 26- Tomorrow Briddell paced Laurel with 10 points and Sharay Smith had seven points. Brandywine held a 20-10 lead at the half before out-scoring Laurel, 12-5, in the third quarter. St. Thomas More 59, Delmarva Christian 29- Rachel Lins tallied 10 points and Emily Pentoney added nine points for the Royals.
Delmarva Christian boys’, girls’ basketball team advance to states In only the school’s fourth year of existence, the Delmarva Christian High School basketball teams have been awarded appearances in the state basketball tournament starting this week. Under the direction of Coach Mark Engle, the DCHS boys are seeded 12th in the State, played Polytech on Wednesday at Delmarva Christian High School. “Even though they are a very young team, it is rewarding to see them do so well and accomplish so much in a short period of time,” said DCHS Athletic Director Jeff Mohr. “This is a real credit to their coach and their willingness to learn.” However, before the boys met their opponents on their home court Wednesday, the DCHS Lady Royals met St. Thomas More on Tuesday. “Ranked the 14th seed in the state tournament, the Lady Royals have arrived,” continued Mohr. “In the past the girls’ program has been challenged, but seeing these girls come together, first as members of our volleyball team who went to states in November and achieving the same level of play and status of our boys is awesome to witness.” The boys will play Woodbridge at Milford on Friday should they be successful in the first round. Y O U T H HOOPSGriffin Dunn of the Heat, left, brings the ball up the floor during last weekend’s Seaford Department of Recreation basketball game. Elijah Knowles of the Sixers eyes the basket as he goes in for a layup during last Saturday’s game. Photos David Elliott
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STAR TEAM PHOTO OF THE WEEK- The 2007-2008 Laurel Middle School boys’ basketball team finished the season with a 7-3 record. Shown (l to r) are: top row: Shawn Miller, Ladarris Gibbs, Bryan Mills, Paul Elliott, A.J. Mann, Deonta Nocks, Jordan Brown; front row: Taquan Bowen, Donregus Holland, Devin Robertson (team captain), Tyler Robertson, Terronce Brown, and Briauna Taylor. Not pictured are head coach Shawn Phillips and assistant coach Jimmy Gullett. Send your team photo to the Star at sports@mspublications.com. Please includes names as they appear in the photo.
Sussex County Sports Foundation to hold baseball skills showcase Sussex County Sports Foundation is presenting the Delmarva Showcase, which is a baseball skills showcase for players to display their skills to college coaches. The event will take place on June 14 (rain date is June 15) at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown. The morning session will take place 9 a.m. to noon (first 50 registered players) and the afternoon session will be from 1 to 4 p.m. (first 50 registered players). The cost is $150 per participant per session and the registration deadline is June 1 (unless sessions are full prior to that date). Players registered prior to May 1 will receive a discount of $15 per session. Each participant can attend both sessions for $300. Players must be high school freshman or older and must be from the Eastern Shore. Players can choose two positions to showcase their skills. Interested participants can contact the Sussex County Sports Foundation at 302-644-7777 or info.box@scsportsfoundation.com.
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Seaford City High games and series Ronald Lieb 306 Henry Palmer, Sr. 796 James Harris 796
Christian Fellowship High games and series Eddie Joyner 262, 66 Wendy Lowe 262, 683
Club 50 High games and series Les Elliott 294 Edgar Wilson 807 Judi Ucello 261 Alma Musser 717
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Seaford Department of Recreation holding spring signups Signups going on now for the Seaford Department of Recreation’s spring basketball league. The co-ed league is open to ages 8-18 at a cost of $20 per person. Co-ed and women’s volleyball leagues- The entry fee is $115 per team with entries to be done by phone. Co-ed league play Monday nights and women play Tuesday nights. Men’s modified and slow-pitch softball leagues- Call 629-6809 for more information or to enter a team. Co-ed softball- A co-ed softball league is now forming with games to be played on Sunday afternoon. There must be at least four teams to have a league. Men’s flag football league- Games will be played on Sunday mornings. There is a coaches’ meeting March 4 at 7 p.m. at Rec office. Call for more info. Year-round programs offered- SDR’s year-round programs are also continuing at the recreation office including belly dancing and karate classes. Call for more info or to sign up.
Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club holding signups The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club will hold signups for the following spring and summer programs: Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading- Signups will take place for Seaford’s only competitive traveling cheer and football league. The league is open to children ages 5-15 at a cost of $65 per person. Players must meet weight requirements. Games will be played against Laurel, Woodbridge, Harrington, Cape, etc. Pop Warner is the nation’s largest and oldest youth organization in the country. Registrations will be held on March 1 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Seaford Boys and Girls Club. The league is proud to be a recipient of the NFL Youth Football Fund for two years. Co-Ed Lacrosse Clinic- The Co-Ed Lacrosse Clinic is open to ages 7-12 and will take place March 16-April 30 at a cost of $10. The clinic will meet Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 6-7:30 p.m. This league will teach the fundamentals and game play of lacrosse. Jr. NBA Basketball League- This coed league is open to ages 6-18 and will run March 18- April 30 at a cost of $10. This structured coed league includes practice and a refereed game each week. It is open to beginner level to advance. Trophies are provided and an awards banquet will wrap up the season.
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It’s not quite in the air yet for Delaware. You better believe it is on the minds of a lot of people though. It’s loud and has a unique aroma of tires, new exhaust, fresh paint, schemes, fuel fumes, and the purring sound of horses revving in the air. If you haven’t guessed it yet, you need to sit down, strap yourself in and try it. What am I talking about? Stock car racing, karting, or even a quarter mile dragway, to include all the demands from fans that need to be met. Race fans all across the nation are ready to rumble. The mighty “need for speed” has been flowing in Florida all month - better known as the Winternationals and kick-off of the NASCAR season. The need for speed is streaming from the dirt ovals of East Bay, Golden Illes, and Volusia Speedway to the asphalt Daytona track for Sprint Cup, Nationwide, and the Craftsman Truck Series. Racing has changed a lot over the years. The sport has become more sophisticated and considerably more expensive. To be involved in this sport, it takes a lot. You need time, drivers, sponsors, crews, fans, not to mention the mighty dollar. Most of all, you need a place to feed this “need for speed” - your home track. The Delaware Motorsports Complex in Delmar offers three types of racing to satisfy your hunger. At the grounds, you will find a half mile clay oval (Delaware International Speedway) with Saturday night action; quarter mile drag strip that runs Sundays at the start of the season; and dirt kart racing (US 13 Kart Club Track) with Friday night events. The complex is located on Rte. 13, just a half-mile north of the Delaware-Maryland state line, only 50 minutes from Dover International Speedway and 30 minutes from the beaches. Everyone knows NASCAR has be-
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VISITORS TO LAUREL - Returning for a visit to Laurel recently were the Beasley family. Wallace was the preacher at Laurel Church of Christ from 1969 until 1975. Back, from left: Angela and Junior Beasley, Sidney Beasley, and wife Anita, John Beasley, Jacob Beasley, Elizabeth Beasley Woodley. Middle row: friend Pat Murphy, Deborah Beasley Shaw, Tabitha Beasley Keeler, friend Kay Murphy. Front: friend “Ace” Himes, Betty and Wallace Beasley with their granddaughter Sydney and friend Elizabeth Himes.
A CENTURY OLD AND STILL DANCING - Mary Goff, who celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday, does a few steps with her great-granddaughter, Tracie Makin, at the party. See story, page 12. Photo by Pat Murphy. GROUNDBREAKING - County Councilman Dale Dukes and Representative Biff Lee seem to be arguing over who gets the shovel at the SPEUSA groundbreaking in Laurel last week. Photo by Pat Murphy.
STORYTELLER VISITS LIBRARY Noted storyteller Ed Okonowicz spins his story at Laurel Library last week despite a light turnout due to weather. Photo by Pat Murphy.
NEW OFFICER - Sean Michael Callaway, 23, Laurel is sworn in as a town police officer during the recent meeting of Laurel Town Council. Holding the Bible is his wife, Kaitlin Oliver Callaway. Photo by Tony Windsor
HONOR ROLL STUDENTS - Children at Laurel Intermediate School who received all A’s for the second quarter are (not in order): Jared D’Antonio, Conor Matthews, Caitlin Abrams, Samantha Hawley, Victoria McDonough, Brandon Johnson, Courtney Snyder, Kelsey Stevenson, Courtney Trazo and Lindsey Marino. They are standing with principal Julie Bradley. Photo by Pat Murphy.
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Getting paid $10 million a year beyond understanding For quite a few years there was a lawyer who did considerable television advertising. His trademark ending for each ad was, “Let’s talk about it.” Those ads caught the attention of viewers from each side of the Bay Bridge. Recently, bold headlines on both the front page and the sports section of Delaware’s largest daily newspaper caught VIRGINIA ‘MIKE’ BARTON the attention of not only sports fans, but also of quite a few readers who could not care less about what an MVP player or ar- with what we have. But, $10 million. Now that is an absurd bitration is all about. amount of money for one person, no matThe attention-getting articles were ter what his skills. Or his bargaining powabout Phillies baseball player Ryan er. It seems to me there is something terriHoward, a 28-year-old first baseman who bly wrong with this picture. hit 58 home runs in 2006 and 47 homers Each day we send our sons and daughlast season and was paid $900,000, tying a ters off to school, expecting the classroom record for a second-year player. Howard, teacher to teach them how to read and according to the articles, will now be getwrite and how to add and subtract. We exting paid $10 million a year! pect them to learn about what is going on In the words of the television attorney, in the world, how to use verbs and ad“Let’s talk about it.” verbs and adjectives and all the parts of Howard was the victor in a court arbispeech and how to speak intelligently. We tration case against the Phillies. The team expect the school to stimulate their creoffered him a salary, he wanted more, and ative talents in music, to develop their aththe court sided with him. letic prowess and to teach them what a Any way you look at it, $10 million is a huge amount of money. And the fact that computer is all about. We expect those in the medical field to he will be paid that every year says a be knowledgeable and skilled so that whole lot about what is wrong with our when we must enter a hospital as a patient world of today. Ten million dollars is more money than we can be confident that those who are caring for us are well prepared. most of us can possibly imagine. It is parEvery facet of our lives is affected by ticularly hard to imagine for the person someone effectively else doing a job. Yet who gets up every morning and goes to a very few of those people on whom we job where he (or she) makes just a tad rely are paid even a more than minimum wage. Many of these The price of tickets at the ball park tenth of $1 million, let alone $10 million. workers quite often is escalating rapidly. A family Who will feel the do not receive any night out at the ballpark will be a pinch when it comes type of health care thing of the past. to buying a ticket to coverage, have nongo see Howard and paid vacation days all of the high-dollar players perform? You and certainly have no thoughts of a penand I, Mr. and Mrs. Average American sion plan. Baseball Lover. Yet day by day, they show up for work The price of tickets at the ball park is on time and do the job expected of them escalating rapidly. What was once the allfor eight hours. They do it without comAmerican pastime will become extinct plaining or without expecting a whole lot quickly. A family night out at the ballpark more because they know their limitations. will be a thing of the past. Mr. and Mrs. Average American operMeanwhile, we will sit at home and try ate on the same basic premise. Each of us to understand the reasoning behind exorbiknows our limitations, we do the best we tantly high sports salaries. can and trust we will be paid accordingly. Only in America! Most of us have happy lives and make do
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Doing the Towns Together LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS SARAH MARIE TRIVITS • 875-3672 The Laurel Kids Connection mentoring program was off to a great start Tuesday evening, Feb, 25, in the community room in the Laurel library. More mentors are needed for this program. For details, call 856-7331 ext. 16. Edna Studley was hosted to dinner at Baywood Greens in Long Neck last week as she celebrated her birthday on Feb. 20. Several family members helped her observe the occasion. Hope she’ll celebrate many more. We wish much success to Shawn Phillips as he departs from home for baseball spring training camp with the Florida Marlins. He will be missed by his friends and pupils at Laurel Intermediate School. Sarah Willin of Delmar was hosted to a party at the Church of Christ as she observed her 90th birthday last week. On the subject of birthdays, Mary Goff was honored last Saturday evening by family members and a number of old friends with a huge celebration for her 100th year. Among the guests were people from North and South Carolina and Georgia and, of course, her son, Bob, was very much in attendance. Insley Fowler, home for the weekend from Arlington, Va., visited her parents Ned and Norma Jean. Insley, in conjunction with her college studies in communications, is learning to rush around our nation’s capital and is learning about C-Span from C to Span. We wish her success with her internship there. Friends of the Laurel Library thank those who helped in any way and those who patronized the Blues Chaser dinner last Sunday. The Humanaires kept the air humming with their tunes, several diners won door prizes and Ed Dubinski of Laurel won the 50-50 cash award. Belated happy anniversary wishes to Robert and Billie Jane Wheatley on Feb. 20. I’m told it was their 43rd one and I hope my source was correct.
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Memories from the best of times in my hometown How many times have people who grew up in the 1950s said to RANK ALIO ourselves, “We lived in the best of times?” I know I have, as has my bride, but after all these years the I was 18 when I watched expression has a special meaning to me. how the election process I never had the luxury of going worked, $5 bills and a out on weekends with my friends while I was in junior or senior pint of whiskey. high. My Friday and Saturday nights were spent shining shoes in my father’s shoe repair shop. Shops stayed open until 10 p.m. on Golf last Saturday given by her grandchilweekends, so I missed out on a lot of the dren at Chick-Berry Farms in Laurel. “good, clean fun” like overturning outCathy Parker, granddaughter and houses or pitching in with my friends for daughter of Jim and the late Ruth (Goff) 50 cents worth of gas to ride around town Allen, reminisced about her grandmother’s all night. life, living in the same home on East MarI had no regrets because I was making ket Street since coming to Laurel in 1939, money and I met a lot of interesting people that I had a chance to engage in intelli- a half dozen houses down from dad’s shop, and the people who lived on that gent discussion with, since most of my street. During that walk down memory customers were business people. lane, I finally realized what a great neighI think some of the bankers and sucborhood I grew up in. cessful business owners helped me plan As Cathy rolled off the names of our my financial future. I absorbed every word neighbors, I associated my own experiof wisdom they offered like a sponge. Knowing a shoemaker in the 1940s and ences with them and remembered them 1950s was almost as important as having a coming into my dad’s shop, how much they loved the smell of leather, and how family doctor. Not many people owned they enjoyed conversing with dad. And, I more than one pair of shoes and the local shoemaker served emergencies as much as added a few of my own memories. A shoemaker was no comparison to a the emergency room in the hospital. Many a Sunday morning we’d get a call doctor in social standing and we certainly weren’t on the country club’s social regiswhere a child’s patent leather shoes lost a ter, but thinking back and listening to peobuckle. “Could you replace it before ple remark about my dad’s personality and church, Mr. Calio?” And dad would. Or, taking the time to talk to people, I guess they had forgotten to pick up their shoes. his shop was a gathering place for the Kids would rip their shoes during community. He’d work into the night to school and needed them the next day beaccommodate a customer. cause that was their only pair of shoes. I guess I first remembered “T” and Tennis shoes were for gym only. You Minnie Bennett who lived on the other dressed up to go to school. side of the street and took us in that cold I remember people coming into the night in October 1941 when our home, the store to drop off their shoes and engage in dress factory, C.C. Oliphant’s and Dr. a conversation about current events with Bounds’ dental office and home were levmy dad. Even though dad kept his heavy eled by fire. A few days later, dad found a Italian accent, it seemed like the public home to share with a family by the name couldn’t get enough of his conversations. of Funds on Spruce Street, which was my Unfortunately, my experience of living first and last experience with an outhouse. in the good times never registered until I There was Oliver Hill who lived across attended the 100th birthday party for Mary
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the street when dad rebuilt, who served as the county comptroller, a long-time county councilman, and a mentor to me in the “how to of politics.” There was Dr. Hoffecker, the eye doctor, and there was Dr. Prettyman, my dentist, whose son, Bill, was in my class. They had the first swimming pool in town as well as the first television set and some of us kids would go over and watch Milton Berle and the Texaco Hour. Bill went on to own a group of radio stations. At one time, when he was a DJ with WSUX, we both talked about going in as partners and purchasing the station in Seaford. He would run the daily operations, and I would do the news and sports. But owner Betty Evans wouldn’t sell. Marvel Lynch had the homemade ice cream store where Boyce’s Electric is. To the right of his front door is the little sliding window where Marvel’s wife, Daisy, served the ice cream. Later he became a Richman Ice Cream distributor. Linwood O’Neal worked for him. Later, Linwood and his brother, Milton, would start O’Neal Brothers, now owned by Mike Murphy and Chris Johnson. After Marvel went out of the ice cream business, he purchased the State Register from Robert Brock. The business on Central Avenue was later moved into his former ice cream building. It was there that I began my journalism career writing bowling news for 15 cents an inch in my early 20s. Jim Cummings was the editor and he suggested I speak to Mr. Lynch about writing. Later, I became part-time sports editor, while still working in my dad’s business, and I did four full pages of sports each week with no advertising on the pages. I still had no social life and plenty of time to write sports. Then the Delaware State News offered me a job as sports editor for $85 a week. I started to take it, but asked for advice from my neighbor and employer Mr. Lynch. He said I could take the job in Dover and be a small fish in a big pond, or stay in Laurel and be a big fish in a little pond. I was making $35 a week with dad, but that included room and board. I turned down the job. Besides, I didn’t
like working nights and that’s when the games are played. The desire to write left me after that and I stopped writing. If I had taken the job I would not have met my bride and had the children we share or led the interesting life I have. In the next house down lived another classmate, Mike King. Mike’s uncle was Bill King who owned the ESSO station. He was president of the Town Council for many years and a lifetime member of the Laurel Fire Department. Mike’s dad, George, worked with his brother as did Mike, after school and on weekends. George later purchased the business. After they purchased their own house, the site was a polling place. I was 18 when I watched how the election process worked, $5 bills and a pint of whiskey. You had to be 21 to vote, but I caught the political bug. That house is gone and is now the site of Sharon’s Hair Parlor. Across the street on the lot owned by Joe and Pansy Plummer where their garage sits, was a building owned by Henry Lee Bohms’ dad. Henry and his dad did house painting. The house sitting between the Plummers and the Bennetts was moved to make room for Bill Jones Towne Package Store on Delaware Avenue. Jimmy Johnson lived there with his parents and later purchased Hastings restaurant. Next to the King’s house was the original Waller Studio, which was later moved to the corner of Market Street and Delaware Avenue by his son, Norman. It is now a vacant lot. I have pictures of dad, mom and myself taken by Albert Waller. Jack and Kitty Golf purchased the Waller home, which was next to Jack’s parents, Pete and Mary Golf. Jack managed the old Silco store before going into the service, then returned to work at DuPont and Kitty stayed on at Silco. This was before the store moved one block up to the old Purnell Ford dealership building. Jack played baseball with his two kids, David and Steve, all the time. You could hear balls popping into baseball mitts until dusk and sometimes later. Dave signed a Continued to page 51
Dad had a way of seeing through us to learn the truth His eyes would pierce through me like a knife through butter. It ONY INDSOR was amazing that one man would have so much affect on me. I idolized my father and considered him Those eyes were in my mind’s eye to be the greatest man to ever live. However, I feared sometimes tainted by him like the Grim Reaper. frustration, but always I realize today as an adult, Dad’s talent to intimidate was no filled with love. accident. He did it by design. As a police officer Dad used his ability to intimidate whenever he stopped vehicles for speeding or guess you could actually call them small. caught a young person drinking a beer. He No, it was not the eyes that created inoperated in a time when police officers timidation, but more the way Dad used were allowed discretion and did not have them. to be motivated by mandates and quotas. If we young’uns got into trouble at Dad could give a speeding motorist a school or anywhere else in the neighborwarning, yet leave the driver truly repenhood, we had little chance to keep it from tant for his violation. It was all in the eyes. Dad. Dad’s eyes were no different than most. There was a network in our small CrisThey were hazel in color, just like mine. field and Marion communities that operatHis eyes were certainly not large or in any ed somewhat like the streets of Washingother manner over-powering in size. I ton. Wherein all streets lead to the White
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House, in our town, all communication led to Dad. In the event of those few instances when Dad had not yet heard about our heathen behavior by the time we walked in the door that afternoon or night, there was still one more detection device that went into action, that of course being the eyes. Dad had the uncanny ability to look into our eyes and detect our deceit. It was like interrogation under a hot light, only less dramatic. Dad simply asked us a question and then stated that he would “look into our eyes” to see that we were telling the truth. At that time in my life there was no doubt in my young mind that Dad could truly read my mind by staring into my eyes. It was hopeless. I knew there was no sense in lying because Dad would see it, so I would always fess up within 10 seconds. I remember vividly that my youthful antics, which oftentimes involved heathen behavior, would be met with Dad’s wrath. I had the ability to bring on the immediate,
less tactful responses from my father; sometimes results that involved me being beat like a stuck lid on a jelly jar. However, I recognize that my Dad’s success at discipline among a trio of retarded apes came not only from what my brothers and I knew Dad would do, but even more from what we thought he might do. Thus, those squinting, piercing eyes were many times all Dad had to use to bring us to full attention. How I dreaded to look into those eyes when I knew I had done something ignorant and offensive a few hours earlier. Now, many years later, I am able to reflect and know that those eyes were a lot more than tools of intimidation. They were many times filled with pride over the accomplishments of one of his children, appreciation when looking at his wife, or sadness at the loss of someone he loved. Those eyes were sometimes tainted by frustration, but always filled with love. Now I would give almost anything to look into the eyes of Dad.
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Attention class: There’s nothing new under the sun Final Word When I was in college my history professor, Dr. Fisch, started nearly every lecture by saying, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” He would go on to prove his mantra in every lecture. I think of Dr. Fisch often. When I hear newscasters say ridiculous things like, “The country has never been this divided” or “There are two Americas” as if these are new ideas. Why does every generation think that they are first to see the horror of war or the hardship of economic decline? Since the beginning of time, horrible things have happened to mankind. During the Presidential elections of 1824 and 1828 the country was divided. Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams ran such nasty campaigns that Mrs. Jackson’s fidelity was called into question. In 1960 the Kennedy vs. Nixon election was filled with scandal and countless accusations of voter fraud against the Kennedy campaign. The 2000 elections were not the first to be decided by someone other than the voters. The election of 1876 marked the first
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time a candidate won the presidency without the popular vote. Rutherford B. Hayes won the election by 1 electoral vote over his opponent Samuel Tilden. The election was decided by a congressional commission. Just like George W. Bush in 2000, Hayes was accused of stealing the election. For the next four years, his political opponents referred to him as “Rutherfraud B. Hayes.” So, whenever you hear someone say, “For the first time in history...” be a skeptic. It probably isn’t. Laura Rogers Star staff
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minor league pitching contract with Huston. I was still writing sports for the local paper when he signed. Then there was Pete and Mary. Pete worked at DuPont and later started a State Farm Insurance Agency in his home and pursued it fulltime when he retired. Mary was the typical housewife of that era, a stay-at-home mom, who cooked, canned, cleaned, raised a little garden and kids. All she ever wanted out of life was a family and her church. Judging by the number of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who attended her party, she got what she wanted, probably more than she thought she would ever have. Be careful what you wish for. She earned my respect and others in the community as I grew up because she was one you could look up to as a role model. Like many during her time, she was firm, but a person with a heart of gold. But don’t cross her. Today she doesn’t look a year over 75, proof that a clean life and hard work is good for the soul and body. Her party brought back memories of People’s Bank, now the Bank of Delmarva, where from my bedroom window before the fire, church members would sing hymns on the steps of the bank each Saturday night. I’d come out of Dr. Pruitt’s office feeling sorry for myself, look across the yard and see her raking the yard, then I’d feel ashamed of myself for being sick. Here’s a lady 30 years older than me still working. I grew up rocking in a small rocker in front of dad’s shop and the neighbors and customers who recall me rocking knew me as “Frankie,” not “Frank.” When my bride gets a phone call asking for “Frankie” she knows it’s from someone who knew me growing up. Cathy told me Ms. Mary wanted to make sure “Frankie” got his invitation to her party. I’m glad I did. Sharing her night made me appreciate the neighbors I grew up with, how we knew and associated with everyone and got along great. With a few exceptions, people back then lived in the
same residences until they passed away. I’ve lived in my new neighborhood for 39 years, and I can’t tell you the names of everyone who lives on my block because the faces keep changing. Can we bring back those good ole days?
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I couldn’t find my luggage at the airport baggage area, so I went to the lost luggage office and told the woman there that my bags never showed up. She smiled and told me not to worry because she was a trained professional and I was in good hands. “Now,” she asked me, “has your plane arrived yet?” While working at a pizza parlor I observed a man ordering a small pizza to go. He appeared to be alone and the cook asked him if he would like it cut into four pieces or six. He thought about it for some time before responding. “Just cut it into four pieces. I don’t think I’m hungry enough to eat six pieces.”
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