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Bethel town council, head of planning commission at odds By Lynn R. Parks
HOLD ON! Laurel head coach Kevin Walmsley tells his team to hold on to the ball in the final seconds of the girls’ basketball team’s win over Seaford last week. The win moved the Bulldogs into sole possession of first place in the Henlopen South with two games left. See story, page 41. Photo by Mike McClure
WINTER VOLLEYBALL - Area pool hosts eight-week volleyball league. Page 2 SCHOOL PLAY - Laurel High prepares for first musical in 20 years. Page 16 CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION - Mayor and town councilwoman announce that they are running to keep their seats. See Letters to the Editor, page 52
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The Bethel Town Council intends to vote next month on whether the chairwoman of the town’s planning commission can keep her seat on the commission. The council held a public hearing last Tuesday on four charges leveled against Mary McCoy, including that several times, she has acted on her own, without the OK of the commission. McCoy, who volunteered for the nine-person commission and was elected chairwoman by its members, said that she will “probably” fight back in court if the council votes to remove her from the commission. “I’m not totally sure; I’m weary from the fighting,” said McCoy, who did not attend last week’s hearing on the advice of her attorney. “But if I am fired, I will probably fight it. The reason I want to fight it is because if I don’t, they will do this to someone else. This is a difficult situation, but if I don’t fight it, I just think other people won’t be willing to volunteer.” McCoy, who admits to being “overzealous,” said that she has requested several times that members of the town council agree to mediation, to solve their differences. “This is stuff that, if we just sat down in a room, we could work out,” she said. But, she said, the town did not respond to her requests for mediation. In a letter to McCoy’s attorney, Donald Gouge Jr., dated Jan. 18, town attorney Richard Berl said that “the concept of
Bethel, with old houses, like the one on the right, and new houses, like the one on the left, is suffering from what Mary McCoy, chairwoman of the town’s planning commission, calls ‘growing pains.’ McCoy is under fire from the town council for acting unilaterally. Photo by Pat Murphy
mediation was raised, but board members exhibited little or no interest.” “We didn’t feel that she really wanted to mediate,” said Jeff Hastings, president of the council. “We felt that she was more interested in doing things on her own. She didn’t even attend the hearing that we had.” The ironic thing, said McCoy, is that in the midst of this battle, the planning commission is making progress. With
assistance from Brian Hall, a planner with the State Planning Office, the commission, which meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, is “doing a great job” on writing a comprehensive plan, she said. The plan will have to be approved by the town council and then OK’d by the state. Planning commission member Continued on page 12
July 4th festival could be moved Chamber to ask permission to hold it on the high school grounds By Debbie Mitchell After 12 years of being held in downtown and along the banks of Broad Creek, Laurel’s July 4th celebration may be moved to the grounds of Laurel High School. According to past chamber president Beverly Arciuolo, weather, field conditions, infrastructure problems and lack of volunteers are factors in the chamber’s decision to move the event. “For years we have been talking of
downsizing the event. We thought long and hard about it and decided to give something new a try,” she said. New chamber president Al Turchan, who assumed his seat Tuesday, said the chamber has agreed to pursue the use of the Laurel High School for the event. On Feb. 21, a committee will outline the proposal to the Laurel School Board and request approval from the board to use the school grounds. Calvin Musser, president of the
Laurel School Board, said the board has not seen the proposal and there has been no discussion about it. He was unable to comment on the school board’s behalf. According to Turchan, while the event details are not completely finalized, the day will still begin with the traditional Red, White and Blue Parade. The bulk of activities will center around a larger carnival with rides that appeal to children and teens. In the Continued on page 4
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Bud Luzier, Frankford, goes up for the ball during a friendly game of water volleyball in the pool at the Methodist Manor House, Seaford. The pool is hosting an eightweek tournament featuring three teams. Below, Kathy Monroe, an instructor at the pool, holds the beach ball after her team scored a point. Photos by Lynn R. Parks
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Wellness center director and volleyball referee Jonathan Souder closely watches the action.
“Get it — get it!” yelled Ellie Carter, as a teammate chased after the red, yellow and blue beach ball. “Oh, good try,” she said, when the chase proved to be futile. Carter, Seaford, is a member of one of three water volleyball teams on a newly-formed league that plays at the pool in the Methodist Manor House’s Wellness Center. “This is really a lot of fun,” she said. “It’s clean, and the water is always warm.” “I love it here,” added Carter’s teammate Anis Farhat. “It’s great to get to play with these guys.” Fifteen people participate in the league, which meets once a week for two hours of play. At the end of the eight-week round-robin tournament, which started last week, members of the winning team will get two months of free membership at the pool. Wellness Center director of health and fitness Jonathan Souder said that the participants, who range in age from 45 to 75, are surprisingly competitive. “I make them play by the rules, and they don’t always like my calls,” said Souder, who acts as referee. “I get splashed a lot.” The water volleyball league is one of several programs at the pool, which opened in 1998. In addition to outpatient rehabilitation services, the pool offers aerobics classes, weight lifting, walking and endurance training, all in the water. There are also deep-water volleyball games, in the 7-foot section of the pool. The volleyball league plays in the shallow section, 3 feet 10 inches to 4 feet 6 inches. Two nights a week, the pool is open for families. On Tuesday afternoons, a group gets together to play water polo. And Saturday mornings, the facility is available for rent for children’s parties. Souder and the other two instructors at the pool, Karen Gibbons-Neff and Kathy Monroe, are all certified by the Aquatic Exercise Association. “We serve more than 1,000 people a year with fitness programs,” Souder said. Participants include residents of the Manor House as well as non-residents. “A lot of friendships are cemented here,” Souder said. Memberships in the pool are available. They cost $50 a month or $239 for six months. For information, call 628-5636.
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Festival could include music by Honeycombs, Funsters Continued from page 1
For your information: afternoon the Honeycombs and possibly Fund-raising for the fireworks show the Funsters will play, followed by an during the Laurel July 4th celebration expanded fireworks display. begins today. To contribute, contact the “I feel this is a positive change,” Laurel Chamber of Commerce, 875-9319. Turchan said. “We plan to keep what is important. The activities will be conducive issue. “Our entire staff worked 17 to 20 to adults as well as children.” hours that day and we had to bring in surJohn Theophiles has been fireworks rounding agencies to help us,” he said. chairman for the event since 1999 and has already met with the fireworks company to “Getting the event out of the streets and in choreograph a new and much bigger show. one location will be more manageable and safer. Parking will be better and so will “Laurel’s 2007 fireworks will be bigger traffic flow.” than even the Dover show,” he said. Local residents have mixed feelings This year’s fireworks will be electroniabout the change. Laurel resident Bonnie cally fired; in previous shows, the fireworks were set off manually. According to McDaniel, who moved to Laurel seven Theophiles, the flat land at the school pro- years ago from Valley Forge, Pa., thinks that moving the event would be unfortuvides a line of vision where almost anything is visible. In the old location the fire- nate. “I enjoy the event being along Broad Creek because of the scenery,” she said. works were set off in a low area and rock“My cousin comes from Pennsylvania to ets had to reach 150 feet in the air to be participate in the parade. We walk in town visible. to activities, barbeWith that bigger cue in our backyard bang for the buck, though, comes a ‘I can understand the chamber and watch the fireworks.” challenge. Due to the making changes, but personally, I Laurel native proximity of the old Dawn McWilliams location to Bethel, like the idea of the event tied in travels from and the height to with the town location.’ Annapolis to visit which the rockets family and friends on were fired, residents Don Dykes July 4th, sometimes of Bethel, Woodland Former director, past president bringing curious and even Blades Laurel Chamber of Commerce friends along. Her could watch the disdaughter Morgan has play from their participated in the homes. “Lots of folks talent show. “I underoutside of town stand the reason for would barbecue at ‘The carnival will be bigger , moving the event but home and watch the there will be easy access, good think it is a shame to fireworks. It was part loose the old-fashof their day,” said entertainment and spectacular ioned small town Theophiles. “The fireworks. It will still be a fun gathering that made logistics need to be the event unique,” considered along day.’ she said. with the budget, once “I can understand we confirm and coorBeverly Arciuolo the chamber making Past president dinate where we can Laurel Chamber of Commerce changes, but personfire them, we will ally, I like the idea of modify the choreogthe event tied in with raphy and recreate the town location,” said Don Dykes, past the show.” president and director of the chamber. Laurel Police Chief Jamie Wilson said Calvin Musser, who was involved in that no matter where the event is held, the event from the very beginning, said he Laurel Police Department “will support has some concerns on the overall logistics. the event 110 percent and will continue to provide public safety.” He added, however, “The original intent was to showcase the downtown, to get people in to Laurel, Del. that moving the event to one location will It was an old-fashioned celebration which make it safer. He said that as the event grew larger, public safety became a greater drew people from all over,” he said.
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Scenes like this, with crowds of people near Broad Creek in Laurel for the July 4th festival, will be a thing of the past if the festival is moved to the Laurel High School grounds. File photo by Mike McClure
Dale Boyce, Laurel resident and past chamber president, was involved in the early planning stages with then chamber president Bill Brown. “We tried to come up with something different for the community. Bill Brown worked it out and a lot of work went into creating the event. I am not opposed to trying something different, we need to at least give it a try,” he said. Arciuolo feels that if the chamber receives approval to use the high school
property the event will become more controlled and easier to manage. She said this will involve less work for the town’s public works department, the fire department and police department. “The carnival will be bigger , there will be easy access, good entertainment and spectacular fireworks. It will still be a fun day,” she said.
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Business Downes earns the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation
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John L. Downes, president, The Insurance Market, Inc. has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from the American College, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Candidates for the CLU designation must complete John Downes a minimum of eight courses and 16 hours of supervised examinations. They must also fulfill stringent experience and ethics requirements. More than 96,000 individuals have been awarded the CLU designation since The College was founded in 1927. The College's founder, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School professor Solomon S. Huebner, Ph.D., created the CLU program to meet the career education needs of men and women in life insurance and related financial services. Once the program is completed, a CLU can provide expert advice on a broad range of financial topics including life and health insurance, pension planning, insurance law, income taxation, investments, financial and estate planning, and group benefits. John L. Downes is a partner of The Insurance Market, Inc. with offices in Laurel, Georgetown, Millsboro and Rehoboth Beach. Downes has been in the insurance and financial services business for 27 years. He is a lifelong resident of Laurel, where he currently resides with his wife, Debbie, and children, Jeff and Kate. The American College is the nation's leading non-profit educator of professionals in the insurance and financial services industry. Located in Bryn Mawr, Pa., the college is a public charity founded in 1927 and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The American College offers an array of specialized designation programs, Master of Science degrees in several disciplines and customized continuing education programs predominantly on a distanced education basis for those pursuing a career in financial services. For more information on the programs for insurance and financial services, visit www.TheAmericanCollege.edu.
Delmarva Power has proposed its "Blueprint for the Future," an ambitious plan that combines traditional energy efficiency programs with innovative technologies to help Delaware customers manage their energy use and reduce the total cost of energy. "Energy efficiency is the lowest cost and the cleanest way to address future energy needs," said Dennis Wraase, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI), the parent company of Delmarva Power. "If we can provide tools for PHI's nearly two million customers to reduce their electricity usage, we can make a measurable contribution to meeting the nation's environmental challenges and at the same time help customers keep their electric bills affordable," Wraase added. New technology will lead the way toward energy independence in Delmarva Power's comprehensive plan filed with the Delaware Public Service Commission. The proposals include Demand Side Management efforts, such as rebates or other incentives for residential customers to update inefficient appliances with Energy Star replacements. Customers could also receive credits on their bills for allowing Delmarva Power to "cycle," or intermittently turn off, their central air conditioning or heat pumps when wholesale electricity prices are high. Business customers would receive financial incentives for using energy efficient equipment such as peak performing lighting and HVAC systems, and would be rewarded for reducing use during periods of peak demand. Last year Delmarva Power invested in web-based, energy auditing software. That investment is already paying off for Delmarva Power customers who may monitor their own energy use and learn what changes might lower their costs. Today's filing outlines Delmarva Power's future, comprehensive complement of energy efficiency and demand side management programs. Delmarva Power also proposed to install "smart meters" in the first phase of an effort designed to improve reliability and, ultimately, give customers options for lowering usage and cost.
MENTORING PROGRAM - County Bank branch in Laurel has been participating in the local school mentoring program for the last seven years. They recently received an award, signed by Gov. Ruth Ann Minner at a banquet in Wilmington for their dedication. Pictured are employees, seated Ellen Hudson, CSR; Carol Scarfi, assistant vice president and manager; back: Myrna Melvin, teller; Jodi Everett, head teller, and Geraldine Taylor, teller. Photo by Pat Murphy.
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Join in Mardi Gras festivities with classic jambalaya, catfish Purple for justice, Green for faith and Gold for strength. The colors of Mardi Gras are symbols of the hopes and dreams that its residents hold for the restoration of the great Crescent City. The dogged determination of the people of New Orleans to continue the celebration of Carnival season, especially in the frenzied final two weeks, is a testament to their resolve. Parades, pre-parade parties, costume- and mask-making continue right to the early hours of Tuesday morning. Then costumed picnickers will set out barbecues and tables laden with food and drink, they’ll set up step ladders to catch the throws of colorful beads and doubloons, and the party will continue until midnight when, alas, the fasting begins. Here are two classic dishes that are sure to be included on those bountiful tables. These delicious versions are from “Cooking Light” so you may conduct your Mardi Gras celebration with a little less guilt.
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2007 Elections at a glance By Elaine Schneider Town Council and School Board Elections are scheduled throughout western Sussex County. Following is a summary of the offices and the candidates as of earlier this week:
Bethel The town of Bethel will hold its election Saturday, Feb. 24, 1 to 4 p.m. in the town museum. Three seats on the fiveseat town council are up for election. Incumbents Jeff Hastings and Kevin Phillips are running, as is challenger Richard Kough. Deadline to file to run was Wednesday.
Blades Blades will hold council elections on Monday, March 5 from 12-7 p.m. at Hardin Hall in Blades. Three seats are open for reelection - Mayor David Ruff and council members Russell T. Joseph and Starr Kulikauski. As of Feb. 12, Russell T. Joseph has filed for reelection. Voter registration has been low for Blades.
Bridgeville Bridgeville will hold town council elections on Saturday, March 3 from 12-7 p.m. at Bridgeville Town Hall. Three seats are up for reelection - two commissioners will serve a two-year term while
one commissioner serves a one-year term. Two-year terms up for reelection are currently held by Joseph Conaway and William Jefferson. As of Monday, Feb. 12, Conaway and Jefferson have filed for reelection. Michael Harrigan has also filed for one of the two-year seats. The one-year term is held by Patricia Correll. As of Feb. 12, Correll is running against Kevin Fallon. Voter registration has been steady for the town of Bridgeville.
Laurel Laurel will hold town council elections on Thursday, March 22 from 1-8 p.m. at the Laurel Fire House. Four seats are currently up for reelection - John Shwed, mayor; Phillip Calio, fourth ward at large; Randy Lee, first ward; and Terry Wright, fourth ward. As of Monday, Feb. 12, all incumbents are seeking reelection without opposition. Voter registration is below normal for the town.
Seaford The city of Seaford will hold a municipal election on Monday, March 5 from 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. at City Hall. One seat that holds a three-year term is open for reelection. The seat is currently held by Leanne Phillips-Lowe, who is seeking reelection. As of Feb. 12, Ruth Matthews
is also running for the seat. Voter registration is steady for the city of Seaford.
School Boards Local school boards have one to two seats open for a four to five year term beginning July 1, 2007. Deadline to file is Friday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 8.
Seaford The seat of Regina James is open for a five-year term. As of Feb. 12, no one has filed.
Laurel The seat of William Otwell is open for a five-year term. As of Feb. 12, no one has filed.
Delmar The four-year seat of Joanne Gum and five-year seat of Herb Wright are open for reelection. As of Feb. 12, Joanne Gum and Beverly Holmes have filed for the four-year seat and William Fleetwood has filed for the five-year seat.
Woodbridge The five-year seat of Deborah L. Stogner is open for reelection. As of Feb. 12, James Carter, Sr., Paul M. Breeding and Deborah Stogner have filed.
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Sussex Boys & Girls Club receives national recognition with award The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club has been recognized as one of 24 B/G clubs in the United States and Europe to receive the prestigious KimberlyClark Award. The recognition, which includes a $7,500 cash award, is the only club in Delaware to receive this award in recognition for their efforts of going beyond the walls and reaching out to families as a strategy to positively impact the lives of their members. The Kimberly Clark Award recognizes B/G Clubs that effectively deliver services to meet the needs of under-served youth and their families requiring collaboration centered on the concept that children do better when their families do well, and families do better when their neighborhoods and communities are supportive. This award is presented annually to one Boys and Girls Club in each of the five Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) regions that have been most effective in developing collaborative family support initiatives to reach, serve and/or directly benefit disadvantaged families. Seaford was the only club on the Delmarva Peninsula to receive this award. The Western Sussex Club, which includes the club in Laurel, has 1,000 members.
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This home features 3 BR, 2 BA, all new pergo wood floors MLS throughout, C/A, forced air gas heat. #537802 Directions: From RT 13 North to left on Newton Rd., right on Adams Rd., left on Woodbridge Rd., approx. 5 miles on left. Hostess: Sandy Duncan
2600 sq. ft. +/- in this large in-town Colonial on a well-landscaped lot. 4 BR, 2 BA large rooms, multiple FP’s for those cold evenings, great master BR and a home warranty is included. MLS #541133 Directions: From RT 13 Seaford, go west on Middleford Rd. thru town. At end of Pennsylvania Ave, cross over, take 2nd left, home on corner of S. Willey and Elm. Hostess: Karen Hamilton
3 BR, 2.5 BA, cape cod on over an acre. Move-in condition, 28x11 bonus room, 2-car garage. A must see! MLS #537710 Directions: From RT 13, go West on RT 20, turn left on Woodpecker Rd., go 1 mile, turn right into Woodland Station, home is on the right. Hostess: Fran Ruark
Built in 2006 is this lovely 3 BR, 2 BA rancher on a large lot. Cherry cabinets in kitchen, foyer w/hardwood floors, & MLS #539403 Directions: From RT 2-car garage. 13 North turn West onto RT 18, go approx. 1 mile, home on right. Hostess: Barbara Cordrey
Perfect for the large family. One-owner home on a wooded acre, in move-in condition, features 5 BR, 3.5 BA, bonus rm, MLS #540071 sunporch, oversized gar. & more. Directions: From RT 13 go East on Middleford Rd. to end. Turn right, cross 2 bridges, turn right onto Old Meadow Rd., home is approx. 1.5 miles on right. Host: Ron Ruark
3 BR, 2 BA rancher on a 3.9 acres wooded lot has been almost totally refurbished. Screened porch, new A/C, & storage galore. MLS #545014 Directions: From RT 13 North in Bridgeville, turn right on Rifle Range Road, go approx. 1 mile, home is on the right. Hostess: Keri Simpler
Affordable 3 BR, 2 BA home with top of the line appliances. Above ground pool, hot tub, 14x18 outbldg. w/electric & more. MLS #537003 Directions: From RT 13, go east on RT 20, turn right at Pizza King, then right onto Tulip, left on Hurley Park Drive, home on left. Hostess: Bev Blades
“Better than New” is this 3 BR, 2 BA rancher w/cathedral ceilings in LR, Kit., & DR, mostly Oak flooring, on a well MLS #541110 Directions: From landscaped lot. 13A in Blades, turn onto River Rd, take 1st left into Hill-NDale, left on Grace Circle, home on left all the way back. Host: Ted Blades
Pride of ownership shows in this 3 BR, 2 BA Appalachian log home w/vaulted ceilings, lg. brick FP, & open flr plan. Nestled on a beautiful wooded lot. MLS #542483 Directions: From RT 13, go West on RT 20, turn left on Woodpecker Rd, turn right into Woodland Station, home is in back of development. Host: Randy Hill
3 BR, Split-level with LR, DA, Kit., FR, office, utility room, 1.5 BAs, lg. storage rm, (or 4th BR!) & garage. New kit. in ‘06 & new septic in ‘04. Ready to move-in & lots of space of the money! MLS #544410 Directions: From RT 13, go east on RT 20, turn left on Holly Rd, home on left. Hostess: Chris Dukes
This home has been well cared for. Here’s what you get...4 BR, 1 BA, 2-car gar., vinyl siding, near schools, lg. utility MLS #539838 Directions: From rm & eat-in kit. RT 13 north in Bridgeville, turn left onto S. Main Street, left on Edgewood. Host: Charles Kelly
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LOVELY 3 BR, 2 BA, Ranch home on nice lot & offering open floor plan including LR, DR/Kit. combo w/all new appls., 2-car garage & deck—home is handicap accessible. Directions: Take RT 13 North, Pass Dukes Lumber, Turn left on Elks Rd., turn right into Clearbrooke Estate, turn right onto S. Winding Brooke Dr. Hostess: Eleanor Hickey
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3 BR, 2 BA, Contemporary rancher w/many upgrades. Recessed lights, ceiling fans, FP w/Ent. Center, walk-in closet, walk-in Roman shower, custom tile, sunroom, Apex . MLS #544166 deck, etc. 1 year home warranty. Directions: South on RT 113, turn left on RT 54. Property is on the left one block past the Fire Dept., on the corner of Main & Holloway. 8 miles to the Beach. Walking distance to shopping & fine dining. Host: Steve Liller
3 BR, 2.5 BA Contemporary features 2x6 walls, tile foyer & master BA, hardwood in DR, lg. bonus rm., gas heat & FP, lg. deck, marble windowsills, Energy Star rated, Cable. MLS 536477 Directions: from North 13, turn West on RT 18 (Cannon Rd.). 1st left on Winding Brooke Dr., 1st left on Highland Dr., home on right next to pond. Host: Scott Venables
Wonderful community close to shopping & schools. One of a kind home with beautiful stone front & rear screened porch for lazy summer days. 3 BR, 2 BA. MLS 544462 Directions: Clearbrooke, RT 13 North to left on Elk Road. Right into Clearbrooke. Straight back to Little Brooke Lane. Hostess: Bea Clymer
1+ ac. lot with like new rancher. 1666 sf, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, in-law suite. MLS 540400 Directions: East on RT 24 at Laurel, right on Little Hill Rd, right on Whaley’s Rd, at stop sign turn left onto Carey’s Camp Rd, on the left corner. Hostess: Wanda Rash
Beautiful contemporary w/3 BR, 2 BA in Chapel Green. Minutes to Lewes & Rehoboth w/community pool, tennis, putting green. Gas FP & great landscaping. MLS 536466 Directions: RT 24 to right on Robinsville Rd., turn left onto Conley’s Chapel Rd., and right into Chapel Green. Host: Donovan Hoyt
Beautiful custom built home in 55+ community. Central water & sewer, reasonable restrictions. Close to medical facilities. Home shows pride of craftsmanship. MLS 539355 Directions: RT 13 south to right on Concord Rd. Go 1/4 mile & turn left at entrance to Little Meadows. Hostess: Jessica Schultz
3 BR, 2 BA, 1.5 story in Seaford, Family Room 25’x37’, brick wood burning FP, fenced rear yard on dbl. lot, oversized detached. garage & much more! MLS 540220 Owner is a licensed realtor. Directions: 20 West to Elm Drive to #312 on the right. Host: Vince Jones
New Construction Victorian style townhomes w/various floor plan option. Financing thru Suntrust Mortgage. Buyer to receive $5,000 gift card & $10,000 in options. MLS 532695 Directions: RT 20 West to right on Atlanta Rd. Turn right in 1/2 mile at entrance to Belle Ayre. Host: Larry Grantham
Unique 3 BR, 2 BA home featuring a den w/wood burning FP & office with it’s own entrance. Extra lot next to property is negotiable (lot 47). Home Warranty provided at settlement. MLS #544896 Directions: RT 13 to RT 20 West, Stein Hwy., go thru town & turn right onto Atlanta Rd., less than a mile down, right into the development,. Heritage Village, house is on left. Hostess: Carol Crouse
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Enjoy the wooded backdrop of this Cozy 3 BR, 2 BA Cape Cod w/first floor BR, Den, hardwood & tile flooring, eat-in kit., and rear concrete patio. MLS #543196 Directions: From Seaford, RT 318 (Federalsburg Rd.) merge right onto RT 315 (Liberty Rd.) keep straight, property is on the right. Hostess: Trina Joyner
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A brand new home, nice location, only minutes from Seaford. It boasts a huge family room, Master BR w/walk-in closet, garden tub, arch doors throughout, light maple cabinets, gas FP, and 4” well. A must see for sure! MLS #542082 Directions: From RT 13 to RT 20 West, Stein Hwy., to right onto Atlanta Rd. Go about 3 miles and home is on left. Host: Mike Procino
This 2 year young 3 BR, 2 BA rancher is an excellent condition and ready to move in! Home features central vacuum., disposal, central a/c, & 1 year warranty w/appls. MLS #543868 Directions: From Seaford RT 13 N, left onto RT 16 West, right on Duck Creek, left on Cart Branch Circle. Hostess: Desiree Moore
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Planning consultants sees signs of deep divisions Continued from page 1
George Anderson said that he is “totally satisfied” with the way McCoy has handled her duties as committee chairwoman. “We are definitely making progress, with the help of Brian Hall,” he said. “Frankly, I wish we were moving faster, but I don’t see how we could have done any better.” Anderson, who has lived in Bethel for 28 years and served on the town council for six years more than a decade ago, said that the town is struggling with learning how to deal with its planning commission, which was formed less than a year ago. “We have no experience as a town in how to handle a planning commission,” he said. “As a result, we may try to go two or three different directions, and then have to pull ourselves back together.” McCoy, who moved to Bethel six years ago, attributes the difficulties that she is having with the town council to the age-old conflict between old-timers in a town and newcomers. “The town council just doesn’t quite know how to deal with someone who disagrees with them,” she said. “But there are other people on the block now, and they have to learn how to live with them. There is no distinction in the town charter between people who have lived here all their lives and people who have just moved here.”
Signs of deep divisions The planning commission was formed in June 2006 and charged with writing the town’s comprehensive plan, required by the state. Shortly after that, on Aug. 8, McCoy sent a letter to David Nutter, a Salisbury,
Md.-based community planner who was hired by the town in February 2006 to help write the comprehensive plan. Nutter was to be paid $15,000, $5,000 of which was to come from the town and $10,000 from the state, Hastings said. In her letter, McCoy asked Nutter to “refrain from doing any additional work on the Town Comprehensive Plan, effective immediately.” She asked him to appear to the next meeting of the planning commission, set for Aug. 23, and to present at that meeting details of the work he had done since 2002 and copies of bills he had sent the town. “The primary agenda item will be a frank and open discussion of your work for the town of Bethel so far,” she said. On Aug. 8, Nutter notified the town council that he was terminating his firm’s agreement with the town. Nutter cited “deep divisions” in the town that needed to be addressed. “Until significant progress is made, we believe that it is counterproductive to continue the planning effort,” the letter said. Reached by phone Monday, Nutter refused to comment, referring all questions to the town council. The town charges that in her letter, McCoy falsely indicated that she was speaking for both the planning commission and the town council. The letter, sent by certified mail, was written on planning commission letterhead and says that it reflects concerns of the town council and the planning commission. “We never voted on that letter,” Hastings said. “If it had been brought before the
Overstepping her boundaries The town charges that McCoy again overstepped her boundaries on Jan. 4, when she sent a letter to the town council, again on planning commission letterhead, requesting that the council provide at the Feb. 6 meeting details about an audit and a budget, both of which are required by the town’s charter. “The status and plans for the town of
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Hastings: ‘Never had all this kind of trouble before’ Bethel’s finances [are] of obvious importance in the preparation of the comprehensive plan,” McCoy wrote in the letter. “I look forward to the appearance of both these items on the Feb. 6 agenda.” “Ms McCoy’s letter urged consideration of items not related to the business of the planning commission, but giving the appearance that the members of the commission, or at least a majority, had approved the request, when in fact that was not the case,” the town said in a statement spelling out the charges against McCoy. McCoy admits that she sent that letter without taking it before the commission for its approval. But, she said, she felt confident that she was speaking for the commission members. And she felt that it was within her rights as chairwoman of the planning commission to inquire about the town’s financial situation. “Part of our duty in writing the comprehensive plan is making sure that fiscal resources need to be accounted for,” she said. As for the budget, the town council approved Bethel’s first budget, for $20,000, at the Feb. 6 meeting. The town has hired a Seaford firm to conduct an audit of its books. The town also charges that McCoy said that she had contacted Deputy Attorney General Michael Tupman about the requirements for posting a public meeting, when in fact she had not. McCoy said that she only indicated that she had talked with Tupman’s office to get advice regarding advertising upcoming meetings of the planning commission, not that she had talked with
Tupman himself.
Charges of intimidation Finally, the town charges that McCoy attempted to intimidate a member of the town council. That intimidation, the town says, occurred in a Sept. 13 letter that McCoy sent to Councilman Bill Rutledge, expressing anger at a question he had asked her during the Sept. 5 council meeting. “You questioned me about ‘rumors you had heard that I was under undue influence,’” McCoy said in her letter. “I was incredulous at the question. As you did not address the alleged source of ‘undue influence,’ you left open for interpretation the source of the ‘influence.’ “Your question could be considered slanderous and defamatory for which the town, and possibly individual town council members, could be considered liable,” she added. McCoy also told Rutledge that she had contacted the Department of State’s Office of Human Relations about the possibility of filing a sexual discrimination complaint. “I have made no decisions about further action regarding your question of me at the September 5, 2006, meeting but I am keeping all my legal options open at this time,” she concluded. Reached at home, Rutledge said that he did not ask McCoy about outside influences because she is a woman. “I would have asked anybody that question,” he said. He added that he did not intend to insinuate anything about McCoy’s private life.
Even though it is nearly 170 years old, Bethel, originally known as Lewisville, is just now writing its comprehensive plan. Photo by Pat Murphy
‘Things will settle down’ To add to the tension in Bethel, the town is facing an election on Feb. 24. Two seats, currently held by Hastings and Kevin Phillips, are open. Both incumbents are running, as well as challenger Richard Kough. McCoy, who is a secretary at Tidewater Properties, an appraisal service in Seaford, said that the situation she finds herself in is “horribly disappointing.” But she believes that many Sussex County towns are going through similar debates, as more and more people are moving into the area and towns are making decisions about growth. Long-time resident Anderson believes that Bethel citizens will be able to smooth this disagreement over. “I’ve seen blowups
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before,” he said. “They’ve been handled, and I’m quite sure this one will be too. Things settle down and people start talking to each other.” Anderson is not worried by the threats of legal action that have been tossed about, what he calls the “rattling of swords.” “We live in a litigious society and people are going to mention filing suit,” he said. “But how many times does that actually come to be? I’m not being Pollyannaish here. I really do believe that this will settle down.” But Hastings does not show much confidence that the town’s disagreement with McCoy can be talked out. “We’ve had disagreements, but we’ve never had all this kind of trouble before,” he said.
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Snapshots
GUEST READER - Second grader Julianna Wedding is reading to students in a firstgrade class at Dunbar School, Laurel. North Laurel students were guest readers at Dunbar as part of the school’s Reading is Fundamental celebration. Submitted photo. CHURCH RESTORATION - Joe and Phyliss Messick stand in the cemetery at Bethesda United Methodist Church, outside Laurel. The church is undergoing restoration. Messick was one of the last trustees. More on this next week. Photo by Pat Murphy.
TOP STUDENTS - Laurel Students of the Month at Laurel Intermediate School were recently treated to breakfast at the Laurel Dutch Inn. They are (not in order): Alex Hastings, Josh Munoz, Melissa Shevitz, Eric Wharton, Shanda Mann, Alex Carreno, Haley Layton, Maria Menard, Bryce Wharton, Adam White, Vanessa Monsalve, David Chandradat and Marisa Lowe. Photo by Pat Murphy.
Glimpse of the past This picture of the 94th birthday party for Mrs. Laura Morris was taken in the mid 1960s. The party was held at New Zion United Methodist Church for members of the church and her family. Standing, from the left: daughter, Mary Pollitt (now deceased); granddaughter, Viola Cannon; niece-in-law, Dorothy Hearn; grandson, Palmer Teagle (now deceased); granddaughters, Phyllis Wilson and Celese Jackson; great-granddaughter, Sheree Wilson (now deceased); and granddaughter-in-law Marie Teagle (now deceased). All survivors are still active in New Zion U.M. Church. Photo submitted by Celeste Jackson.
CHANGES IN EDUCATION - Sara Ellis and Marisa Lowe, students at Laurel Intermediate School, recently made a presentation to the Bridgeville Lions Club about how education has changed in the last 50 years. They received an award from the club for their efforts. Front, from left: Ellis and Lowe. Back: Marti Ellis, Sara’s mother, teacher Brian Swain, and Lisa Marvel and Mark Lowe, Marisa’s parents. Lowe is also a Lions member.
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Police Journal OHS urges return to safety basics after five die in three collisions Delaware Office of Highway Safety officials are urging motorists to use caution and return back to the basics of driving safety after a deadly night on state roadways. Within approximately four-and a-half hours between Friday night and Saturday morning there was one fatal crash in each county resulting in the deaths of five people; two of the crashes resulted in double fatalities. This brings the number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes in Delaware since Jan. 1 to 19. According to police reports, speed, and alcohol involvement are suspected to be primary contributing factors in all three crashes and lack of seat-belt use factors in at least two of them. The dangers of each are basic safety concepts addressed when people learn to drive. That’s why OHS officials are urging all motorists to return back to the basics of driving safety in order to protect themselves from being killed or seriously injured in a collision. “We’re shocked and saddened at this extreme loss of life over the evening hours,” said Andrea Summers, Community Relations Officer for the Office of Highway Safety. “Our hearts go out to the families of the victims and the pain they must be feeling.” “Our mission is to prevent loss of life on our roadways and we need the public to understand that vehicle fatalities and injury crashes are not accidents but are preventable incidents that are often the result of poor decisions. “Speeding, driving after drinking and not wearing a seat belt are choices that people make when they get into a car. So we’re urging both drivers and passengers to think about the choices they make before driving.” Please remember the following safety tips before getting into a vehicle: • Speed kills. Slow down. The faster you drive the less effective your car’s built-in safety devices become. Aggressive driving was responsible for more than half of the state’s fatal crashes last year, with speed being the leading aggressive driving behavior. • Drinking and driving is illegal at any age. Two of the drivers, where alcohol is suspected as a factor, were under age 21. Every state in the country has a Zero Tolerance law regarding drinking and driving for those under age 21. Violations of Delaware’s Zero Tolerance law could result in a two-month license suspension or $200 fine. Penalties are more severe for minors with higher BAC levels • Alcohol impairs your judgment. It makes drivers believe that they can safely operate a vehicle, or that they can take curves at higher speeds safely. It falsely makes passengers believe that riding with an impaired driver isn’t dangerous and that seat belts aren’t necessary. • Seat belt use is mandatory in Delaware and is proven to increase your chances of surviving a crash by up to 50 percent. All drivers and passengers in the first state are required to wear seat belts in
both the front and back seats. Violations will result in a $25 fine plus administrative court fees. Remind the ones you love to drive sober and safe every time they leave the house.
Bridgeville fire investigated The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a dwelling fire which
occurred on Thursday, Feb. 8, at approximately 6:57 p.m. on the 4300 block of Seashore Highway in Bridgeville. The Greenwood Fire Department responded to the scene and were assisted by the Bridgeville Fire Department. Upon arrival they encountered fire showing. Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigations have determined that the fire originated in the attached garage and
the cause was incendiary. The home, owned by Greg Callahan, was not occupied at the time of the fire. A criminal fire occurred when unknown subjects forced entry into the single-family residence. Once inside the suspect(s) ransacked the home and set fire to the structure. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office at 856-5600.
The state’s #1 cardiac surgery team now has two new offices. Fernando M. Garzia, M.D.; Hiep C. Nguyen, M.D.; Ray A. Blackwell, M.D.; Kathleen W. McNicholas, M.D.; and Michael K. Banbury, M.D., FACS (from left to right)
The state’s leading heart team—ranked among the top 10% in the nation by HealthGrades®— now has two offices to service our patients better. Along with our office suite in the new heart and vascular center at Christiana Care, our new location in Lewes brings world-class cardiac surgical care to southern Delaware. Now no matter where you live, our state-of-the-science surgical expertise is a heartbeat away.
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‘Grease’ is coming to Laurel High School stage By Fallon Rice Student director
set,” he said. It’s also a lot of hard work. High school students learning construction, not only in The Laurel Senior High School has, for theory but also in practice, is quite an expethe past three years, put on plays featuring rience, especially for music director Cass. some of the talented students who attend Cass, a teacher at the school, has taught the school. This year, the students are promembers of the cast how to measure, cut, ducing the musical “Grease,” the first mudrill, brace and tack a piece of wood. It sical to grace the stage of Laurel High took them about a week to build the set for since “The Pirates of Penzance” was perthe play. formed 20 years ago. The school itself is abuzz with anticipaA team of five directors are taking tion. “Why does it have to be in March?” charge of “Grease”: Kim McManus, stage said student Ashley Zarrello. “Why can’t director and choreographer, Brian Cass, we have it in February? I can’t wait that executive producer and musical director, long!” Tom Stetina, technical director, Michelle Principal Dean Ivory said, “This is a Keenan, costume devery big production sign, and the student and I’d like to com‘Why does it have to be in director. Many of the mend Mr. Cass and March? Why can’t we have it in students involved all the students and have previous acting volunteers that are February? I can’t wait that long!’ experience, though helping to make this Ashley Zarrello there are several with possible.” Student no theatrical experiTeacher and coach ence. Jerry Mears added, The directors and cast are thrilled to “The people involved are really coming have this opportunity to bring together the together to make this a high quality promusical. They are very optimistic as to the duction and it’s going to be interesting to outcome. They also all very heartily agree see certain people portrayed.” that, thus far, the process has been a lot of Mathew Smith and Daylyn Haygood, fun and the chemistry between all intwo underclassmen at LHS, said that the volved is very positive. students “Do a good job building” and that The set itself has been built from “It’s really nice how they’re bringing scratch by the cast, student volunteers, the something old back and making it new.” music director and student director. ChristThe drama department is asking for any ian Auer, who plays Kenickie, has espepossible 1950s costume donations. Anyone cially enjoyed that part of the production. who has clothes from the 1950s can con“It’s all really fun, especially building the tact Michelle Keenan at the high school
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for further information. The musical will take place on March 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Tickets are being sold through the high school box office. There will only be 250 tickets available each night, so getting tickets ahead of time is recommended. Tickets are $3 for students and senior citizens and $5 for adults.
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In yard of the absent-minded, cardinals, blue jays go hungry Although I put them on my grocery list more than a week YNN ARKS ago, I still have no sunflower seeds with which to fill the bird I can sit at my desk, next feeder. I’m not very good at following a grocery list — if I manto the window that age to remember to pick it up overlooks the back yard, from the table at which I sat to and see nothing but the compose it, I usually forget to take it into the grocery store occasional sparrow and from the car. And if I actually turkey vulture. carry it into the store with me, I forget to look at it as I am pushsat in the flat feeder, sometimes alone, ing my cart up and down the aisles. sometimes with other, smaller birds, This is the way that unexpected items like chocolate bars and salted nuts gorging himself. The damaged tree has also attracted a make their way into my grocery cart, a happy consequence of my forgetfulness. smaller woodpecker, which matches the description in my bird book to a downy But it is also the reason that the bird woodpecker. It doesn’t seem to like sunfeeder that my husband built last fall is flower seeds. empty, blowing in the wild north wind But this morning, a cold, gray mornwithout danger of spilling anything. ing, both birds are absent. Maybe getThe fine mesh bag that hangs near the sunflower seed holder and that holds ting a few bugs isn’t worth leaving the warm woods. tiny thistle seeds is still full. The birds Birds or no birds — the cats don’t don’t like thistle the way they like sunflower seeds. I don’t blame them—there care. From their perches on the windowsills, they show no interest in doesn’t seem to be much substance in watching the bird feeder, even when it the splinter-like thistle. But a plump is lively with birds. They are more insunflower seed, now that’s good eating. So, with no sunflower seeds in it, the terested in the snowflakes that occasionally hit the window glass, or in birds have abandoned the feeder. I can chasing each other, jumping out from sit at my desk, next to the window that behind doors and tearing down the upoverlooks the back yard, and see nothstairs hallway. ing but the occasional sparrow and Even the big flocks of blackbirds and turkey vulture. (I used to call the big starlings that occasionally visit our yard black scavengers “buzzards,” and even don’t get Alpha’s and Uno’s tails made up a song for our children based twitching. Only when a bird dares to sit on that word. But I know now that the on the outside window ledge, close birds, apparently very sensitive, prefer to be called turkey vultures.) enough that, if only the window were I miss the cardinals and blue jays open, the cat could show it a thing or that frequent the bird feeder when it is two, do our felines get excited about nafull. I especially miss the woodpecker, ture. which I have tentatively identified as a Today, I promise the birds that I will red-bellied woodpecker, that also often make a new grocery list. First on the makes its way there. list will be sunflower seeds, a big bag Ever since lightning struck the aspen so that we don’t run out again soon. tree in the back yard, running down the Next on the list will be chocolate trunk into the ground and creating a stripe of barkless flesh, the woodpecker bars. Then salted nuts. If I am actually has been a frequent visitor, hopping going to follow a list, I have to make along that lightning streak and pecking sure somehow that I get our weekly raout the bugs that are apparently in tion of treats. there. The sunflower seeds gave him Birds aren’t the only ones who need something else to eat — he often just to eat.
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Health Time spent with children, is time well spent By Dr. Anthony Policastro I am a big believer in time with your children. Children learn to be appreciated when their parents spend time with them. Children pick up good (and bad) habits when they spend time with their parents. Children learn how much you care about them when they spend time with you. Some ways of spending time with children are better than others. I have long felt that the best way for families to spend time together is at meals. This offers an opportunity for discussion about a variety of things. It avoids the instances in which the only communication is when the parent has to take time to correct the child. What this means is that the meal should include every one of the family members. It means that extraneous distractions such as the TV should not be available. It means that each individual should have a chance to participate in the conversation. This is a lot easier to do when the family goes out to dinner together. The time everyone sits at the table is longer than it is at home. That leads to more things to
When I have an adolescent with problem behavior, one of my recommendations is board games. I ask the family to spend one hour a night playing board games. discuss. It ensures that every one is there at the same time. A second activity that I have long believed in is playing board games. When I have an adolescent with problem behavior, one of my recommendations is board games. I ask the family to spend one hour a night playing board games. This results in the family being together for that hour. It results in conversations about things that do not tend to be focused on the child’s problem. It is a cheap solution to spending time together. There are some ways of spending time together that are not as productive. One of those is watching television. A family that
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watches television rarely communicates during the programs. There may be some communication during commercials. However, frequently that is the time for every one to take a break. There should be a limit on television time. Two hours a day maximum is the current recommendation. Many parents have their children involved in a variety of activities. They transport them to the activity. They watch them participate in the activity. They consider it to be family time. In a way it is. However, the opportunities for good communication in those circumstances are limited to the car ride there
and back. In our area those car rides tend to be relatively short. Perhaps these activities can be combined with a dinner together before or after the activity. The real goal in any of these situations is to take time to have conversations. The conversations should be things that are general in nature. Talking about the weather is good. Talking about your favorite sports team is good. Talking about an upcoming vacation is good. Conversations about things like whether the homework is done should be saved for other times. Conversations about cleaning the bedroom should be saved for another time. Thus there are two parts to this endeavor. The first is to find the right opportunity to have good family conversations. The second is to find the right topic. Neither one of these is easy. But then again being a parent is rarely easy. It is like anything else. You have to work at it to be good at it. Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical director at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.
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Women can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease Over 500,000 American women die of cardiovascular diseases, primarily heart attack and stroke, every year. More than one in five women have some form of cardiovascular disease. Every year since 1984, more women than men have died of cardiovascular disease - which pretty much dispels the myth that heart disease only affects men. To combat this trend, women must educate themselves on ways they can control or reduce their chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Some ways women can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease are moderate-intensity exercise, controlling weight, not smoking, controlling high cholesterol and controlling diabetes. Women also need to know that they often present with symptoms of a heart attack different from their male counterparts. Some common signs and symptoms are: • Pain, pressure, fullness, discomfort or squeezing in the center of the chest • Radiating pain to shoulder(s), neck, back, arm(s) or jaw • Stabbing chest pain • Pounding heartbeats (palpitations) or feeling extra heartbeats • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Nausea, vomiting or severe indigestion • Breaking out in sweat for no other apparent reason • Dizziness or weakness • Sensation of panic with feeling of impending doom Milder Symptoms (experienced by about 1/3 of all women - often with no chest pain at all:
• Flu-like symptoms with sudden onset of severe weakness • Stomach upset or nausea with transient dizziness • Mild burning sensation in the middle of the chest that extends outward • Vague chest “discomfort” You may have one or all of the above symptoms. Milder symptoms can easily be mistaken for less serious health problems but only by having testing beyond the standard electrocardiogram can a correct diagnosis be made. If you suspect a heart attack, call 9-1-1 or the number for emergency medical assistance in your area: • Say “I am having a heart attack.” • Chew an uncoated aspirin right away as this can reduce damage to the heart muscle. • Go to the nearest medical facility with 24-hour emergency cardiac care. • Don’t drive yourself. Get treatment quickly. Clot buster medicine can save your heart muscle from permanent damage, but it works best if given within the first hour of when the distress began. • Don’t wait. Go to the nearest Emergency Room without delay. Every minute counts! In the Hospital Emergency Room... The doctor will order an electrocardiogram (EKG) and blood work to see if you have had a heart attack. Even if your EKG is normal, more testing is necessary. A number of new tests make it possible to diagnose a heart attack more quickly and accurately than ever before. Emergency room doctors have been
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Health Bulletins Cholesterol screening Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be offering cholesterol screenings on February 17 and 21, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Nanticoke Stein Highway building, located in the former PK complex, next to County Bank. The Lipid Profile test requires a 12-hour fasting and reads the HDL and LDL blood levels. Cost for the Lipid Profile is $15. No pre-registration is required. In addition to the cholesterol screening free blood pressure checks will be offered. Results from the cholesterol screening will be mailed approximately two weeks after the test is performed. For additional information, call 629-6611 extension 2404.
Order Daffodils today The American Cancer Society’s Western Sussex Unit is sponsoring its annual Daffodil Days through February 22. The daffodil is the flower of hope and by supporting the American Cancer Society you give hope to those touched by cancer. The money raised through Daffodil Days funds programs and research grants that make an incredible difference in many lives. Daffodils are offered for a donation of $10 a bunch of 10 cut flowers or $10 for a single pot of bulbs. For the second year, the American Cancer Society is offering a “Bear and a Bunch,” which is an adorable Boyd’s Bear plus one bunch (10 stems) of cut daffodils for $25 (limited number available). Daffodils will be delivered and/or available for pickup at Cedar Avenue Medical Associates, 1 Cedar Ave., Seaford, between Tuesday, March 13, and Friday, March 16. Call Mary Catherine Hopkins at 875-7308 or the American Cancer Society at 1-800937-9696 for more information.
Plunge raises $484,000 Frigid air but somewhat warm water made the Sunday, Feb. 4, Lewes Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware - held in Rehoboth Beach - the most successful in the event’s 16-year history. A record 2,672 participants raised a record $484,000 for the state’s largest organization devoted to providing quality year-round athletic training and sports competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Previous event highs were 2,390 obtained at last year’s Plunge. Air temperature for the Plunge was 29 degrees, the third-coldest recorded for the event, and water temperature was 42 degrees, tied for the second-warmest temperature in the Plunge’s 16 years. Since its inception in 1992,
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Alternative heat dangers The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging citizens to exercise caution when using alternative heating sources during this year’s winter season. The increase cost of electric, home heating oil and natural gas are likely to cause an increase in the use of portable or alternative heating devices this winter. With the increase in use comes the increase in fires involving these appliances. Fire marshals are asking everyone to review their fire prevention plan to insure that everyone has a safe winter season. All homes should be equipped with working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and have a fire escape plan. Having these three items drastically increases the ability to survive a fire.
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How to submit items Submit Bulletin Board items by Thursday at noon. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email morningstarpub @ddmg.net or drop off at 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford. Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars.
Hearts for Hope A benefit dinner and auction for Hope House I and II, sponsored by the Laurel Community Foundation, a 501-c3 nonprofit organization, will be held on Feb. 17, 6 p.m., at the Laurel Fire Hall. Entertainment will be by Beverly La Fazia and Robert Naylor. There will also be a live auction by Lee Collins. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Laurel Petroleum, Dennis O'Neal's, A&K, and the Insurance Market, or by calling Leigh Clark at 8759480.
Roller Skating Party The Roller Skating Party is on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 5-8 p.m., at Skateworld, Inc. Admission is $5. Skate rental is extra. Concession stand will be open. Call Rhonda for more information at 628-5137. This will benefit the Seaford Pop Warner Association.
Texas Hold'em Tournament The Seaford Lions Club will host a Texas Hold'em tournament on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. There is a $100 buy-in with 2 $25 re-buys available. Must be 21 years old to enter. All proceeds benefit the Seaford Lions Club with their community projects. For more information, call 629-4179 or 629-8685.
Benefit for Gerald Brown and family On March 3, a benefit will be held at the Laurel Fire Department for Gerald Brown and family. Gerald is the oldest son of Wayne and Marlene Givens of Laurel. He is a past president and an active member of the Laurel Fire Department, a farmer and an active member in the community. Gerald has leukemia. He has spent more than the last four months in Johns Hopkins Hospital and is now in Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania, a specialty Rehab Hospital. Gerald is fighting his second time with Leukemia. He has given so much to his community and it's time the community comes together and gives back. The benefit will be a dinner, auction and a dance at the Laurel Fire Department, March 3, starting at 5 p.m. The cost of the tickets are $10. Donations of items to be auctioned off at the benefit are welcome. To make a donation, or to buy tickets, call 875-7485.
Golden Dragons acrobats to perform at Delaware Tech The Golden Dragons, the world's leading Chinese acrobatic troupe, will present an unforgettable acrobatic and theatrical performance on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m., in the theatre of the Arts & Science Center at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown. Ticket prices for the performance are $22 for adults, $18 for students with ID (must be presented at time of ticket purchase), and $10 for children 12 and younger. The theatre will open at 1 p.m. and it is open seating. Tickets are available for purchase Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; call 855-1617 to purchase by credit card or in person at Delaware Tech, Suite 109, Jason Technology Center.
Laurel High ‘Grease’ tickets
Longest wedded couple is sought The Bridgeville Post Office is in search of the longest married couple in the town of Bridgeville to be part of the Post Office’s new stamp celebration entitled With Love & Kisses! The couple will be presented with a gift to commemorate the occasion as well as being featured by the local media. See a retail associate or the Postmaster, Winnie Martin to enter.
The Laurel High School Performing Arts Department will be presenting the musical "Grease" on March 8, 9, and 10 in the L.H.S. Auditorium. Curtain time will be 7:30 p.m. all three nights. Advanced tickets are on sale now through the LHS box office. Ticket prices: Adults $5, students under 18 and senior citizens $3 with ID. Only 250 tickets will be available per night, so advanced sales are recommended. For more information call 875-6120, ext. 273, or email bcass@laurel.k12.de.us.
Chambers Chamber After Hours mixer Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce After Business Hours Mixer, Thursday, Feb. 22, 5-7 p.m. at the Seaford Post Office, 2001 Bridgeville Highway. Refreshments and door prizes. Call 629-9690.
Civil War and Beyond The Southern Delaware Choral Society, under the direction of John Ranney, is pleased to be the recipient of two grants from the Sussex County Council which will enable the society to provide a limited number of complimentary tickets to local veterans for its spring concerts. Entitled, The Civil War and Beyond: a musical tribute to those who have served at home and abroad, the concerts will be performed at Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville on Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., and the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m. Joining the Choral Society will be the Chesapeake Brass Band, guitarist-composer Jeffrey Van of Minnesota, composerarranger Rosemary Galloway of Toronto, arranger Roo Brown of Lewes and bagpiper Henry DeWitt of Rehoboth. Tickets for the general public are $15 for adults and $10 for students and are available by calling 645-2013. Veterans may obtain their complimentary tickets by contacting Jack Emery at 934-6569.
Ladies Spring Conference "Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman," Ladies and Teen Girls Spring Conference will be on Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Georgetown. Speaker will be Juanita Purcell of the Villages, Fla., Women's Conference Speaker and Author. Come and join us, find out the secret to contentment and beauty. There will also be a time of worship and praise, special reading, food and fellowship. And Mrs. Purcell will have her books for sale. Register by March 12, cost is $7. (Cost includes breakfast and lunch, on site.) Register after March 12, cost will be $15 per person. Call 856-3773.
Meetings Embroiders’ Guild meeting The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month, September through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome. Call 410-208-9386.
Woodbridge FFA Open House The Woodbridge High School FFA Chapter will hold an open house for all FFA Alumni of the former chapters of Greenwood High School, Bridgeville High School, and any graduates of the Woodbridge High School FFA. It will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Woodbridge High School Cafeteria. The open house will be from 6 to 8 p.m. and light refreshments will be served followed by a short program recognizing the FFA alumni of all three chapters who have been instrumental in making the Woodbridge FFA chapter of 105 members what it is today. Contact Karen Breeding or Fred Brock at Woodbridge High, 337-8289, ext. 637 or 500.
Acorn Club meeting The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford will have a business meeting and a program on conservation at the Methodist Manor House on Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Vicky Thompson from the Seaford Spade and Garden Club. The hostess will be Oarlene Mulvaney and her committee.
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Delaware Equine Council The next meeting of the Delaware Equine Council will be at 7 p.m. at the AmericInn, Harrington, on Monday, Feb. 19. There will be a short meeting followed by guest speaker, Dr. Beth Ross, DVM. Call Peggy at 629-5233.
Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.
Toastmasters Toastmasters of Southern Delaware meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in Bay Shore Community Church at 6 p.m. Develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201, or joy@estfinancial.com.
Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1992 (Georgetown) of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 19, at noon at the Flight Deck Restaurant located at the Georgetown Airport. The program will be presented by Ed Okonowicz from the Delaware Humanities Forum, who will speak on "The Presidents."
GOP Women's Club The February meeting of the Sussex County Republican Women's Club will be held on Feb. 28 at the Sussex Pines Country Club. The speaker for this month will be Donna Streletzky, vice president of operations at Beebe Hospital. She will discuss the plans for the new South Coast Health
GOLF Kiwanis Tournament Friday, June 8, is the date for the 21st annual golf tournament sponsored by the Seaford Kiwanis Foundation, which was created to provide college scholarships to worthy and aspiring high school seniors. Thanks to enthusiastic participants and willing sponsors 44 students have been helped so far. Most have graduated. Last year’s winners are students at the University of Delaware, York College and at the University of Virginia. Mark your calendar and help the Kiwanis Club help deserving youth.
Campus that will be constructed on Rt. 26 in the Dagsboro/Millville area. The meeting will begin at 10:45 a.m. and a chicken salad platter lunch will be served at a cost of $13 a person. Visitors are welcome. For reservations call Nancy Gunn at 537-4355. The Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Feb. 19 at the Atlantic Sands in Rehoboth. Cost $45 a person, or $80 for a couple. For more information call Mary Spicer at 645-7767.
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The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 12:15 p.m., at the Golden Corral. The planned guest speaker will be Tom Brown, vice president of marketing and Development at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.
Christ United Methodist Church has scheduled a trip to Sight & Sound to see "In the Beginning" on April 25. Cost is $85 (includes transportation, show, and dinner at Bird In Hand). Leaves Christ United Methodist Church at 7:30 a.m. Call 875-4233 or 875-3278.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.
Trips Celtic Woman Concert Celtic Woman Concert on Friday, Feb. 23, at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore, $60. The concert features five Irish vocalists whose latest album has been No. 1 on the Billboard World Music Chart for more than 70 weeks. Call 629-6809 for tickets.
Adult Plus+ heading to Philadelphia The Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is gearing up for another in a series of bus trips this winter. On the horizon is a scheduled excursion on Friday, Feb. 23, to see Stars on Ice at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. Seats are still available. Don't miss this exciting chance to see some of skating's greatest stars! Contact Adult Plus+ at 856-5618 for more information.
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Seaford WPS Branson trip The Seaford WPS is sponsoring a nineday trip to Branson, Mo., May 3-11. The cost is $1,041 per person and includes bus transportation, eight nights lodging, eight breakfasts, eight dinners, eight shows, the Titanic Exhibit, Patch Collection Museum, Grants Farm and a guided tour of St. Louis including the Gateway Arch. All taxes, gratuities and luggage handling are also included. For more information contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.
Caroline AARP plans trip The Caroline County AARP 915 will take a trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11 days beginning March 16. It will include a four-night stay in San Antonio with 18 meals, a guided tour, visits to the San Antonio River Walk District, The Alamo, the Institute of Texan Cultures, LBJ Ranch, the San Antonio Missions and the IMAX theatre, which will show "The Price of Freedom," and much more. For more information or to register, contact Peggy Perry at 1-410-822-2314 or pegperry@ myshorelink.com.
Mt. Calvary Minneapolis trip Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bridgeville, is sponsoring a trip to Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minn., from Aug. 11-18. Cost is $760 per person, double oc-
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Overnight Trip to Atlantic City Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Happy Timers organization presents an overnight trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. The event, which is open to the public, will take place March 22-23. The cost for the two-day trip is $105 based on double occupancy which includes motor coach transportation to and from the Wicomico Civic Center, one night of lodging, one meal, one free show ticket the night of arrival (if available) and two days of coin bonuses. Located on the boardwalk, the Tropicana is rated the best casino in Atlantic City and offers first class shopping and dining. For details call Sharon Engster at 410-548-4900, ext. 118.
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Pigeon Forge, Tenn. trip, June 18-22, $589 per person, which includes round-trip Motor Coach, four nights hotel accommodations, four breakfasts, four dinners and six shows including: Grand Illusion, Country Tonite Theatre, Comedy Barn Theatre, Blackwood Breakfast Variety Show, The Miracle Theatre, Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show. Dolly Parton's Dollywood, visiting Gatlinburg, Tenn., taxes, tips, and baggage handling. For more information call 875-2536.
VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.
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All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner The Bi-State Ruritans will be sponsoring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. 17, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Melson Church Community Hall, Melson Road and Melson Church Road, east of Delmar. $7 per person for spaghetti, salad, bread, iced tea and coffee. Desserts will be available for a nominal fee. A Chinese Auction is also planned (bidders do not need to be present to win).
Woodland chicken and dumplings The women of the Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a Chicken and Dumpling dinner on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $8; children 6-12 years are $4; 5 years and under are free. Woodland Church is located 4.5 miles west of Seaford next to the Woodland Ferry House. No carryouts. Call 629-5404 or 629-4662.
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Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will host an all-you-can-eat pancake supper (with sausage and ham) on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 20, 5-7 p.m. Adults $5, children $3 (under three years of age are free). Sponsored by the Sunday School Dept. The Georgetown Kiwanis, a community organization that has been serving Georgetown for over 70 years, will hold their latest fundraiser with The Roadhouse Steak Joint located at the Midway Shopping Center at 4572 Highway One, Rehoboth Beach. The Roadhouse will provide the Kiwanis Club with 10% of their income from all meals served on Monday, Feb. 26. No tickets will be sold. The Kiwanis are selling 50-50 chance tickets. The winner of the drawing on Feb. 26 will receive half of the proceeds. Chances can be purchased at The Roadhouse the day of the event or by calling President Richard Lankford, Sr., 856-7951.
Milford Unity BBQ The Milford Community Unity barbecue chicken dinner will be held Saturday, March 31, at the Carlisle Fire Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. A person from the Milford Community will be honored as a volunteer of the year. Local officials and celebrities will be serving the BBQ chicken dinner that includes potato salad and baked beans. Community clubs and organizations will have the opportunity to have a booth during the event. This event is made possible by Community Partners including Milford Parks and Recreation, and the Milford Moose Lodge. If you would like to nominate a volunteer or to have a booth call Gary Downes at 422-8863.
Reunions Laurel Class of 1956 The Laurel High School Class of 1956 will hold a luncheon meeting, Friday, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m. at Britts in Laurel. Plans will be made for the class reunion in May, and to determine the amount of scholarship to be awarded at the annual Alumni Banquet.
Delmar Class of 1967 reunion There will be an organizational meeting for the Delmar High School Class of 1967 40th Reunion on Thursday, Feb 15, at the Delmar VFW Post at 200 W. State Street, Delmar, Md., 8 p.m. Any classmate interested in attending will be welcomed.
Train & Toy show Saturday, Feb. 24 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seaford Vol. Fire Dept. Cannon Street, Seaford Admission $3 for adults Children under 12 free (with paying adult)
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Etc. Stay and Play Parents and children from birth to age four are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. Now thru-May 2007. Closed on school holidays. No registration required. Call Anna Scovel at 856-5239 for more information.Seaford Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Rabies Clinic schedule The Rabies clinics will be held at the SPCA, Rt. 113, Georgetown. All dogs must be on leash; all cats must be in carriers. Dates are: Thursday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, March 23, 10 a.m.noon. Rabies vaccination is $10; Canine distemper, $12; Feline Distemper, $10; Bordetella (kennel cough) $10. This is a no-exam vaccination clinic that will be held monthly. Call for more dates, 856-6361.
Acorn Club directory The Acorn Club is at work on the 2007-2008 Directory. In order for a correct address to be published, you must contact Verizon and advise them of your current 911 address for their listing, therefore, it will be automatically be changed in our directory. If you would like to place a new ad in our directory, contact Anne Stewart, 629-8868. Any other questions? Contact Teresa Blades, 629-5229.
Personal Safety On Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m., the Georgetown Public Library in conjunction with the Georgetown Police Department will present a program called, "You, and Your Personal Safety" to the public. For more information on this program or any other program call the library at 856-7958.
AARP Driver Safety course Laurel Senior Center is sponsoring an AARP Driver Safety Program Refresher Course. The course will be offered on Wednesday, March 7, and starts at 9 a.m. The cost is $10. Call early to reserve your space. For reservations call 875-2536.
Pageant contestants sought Contestants ages newborn through adult are being sought for the America's Fairy Tale Pageant and the Miss Chesapeake International Pageant to be held Saturday, March 10, at the Laurel Fire Hall. No experience is necessary. Applications are available online at www.mysticproductions.com or by calling 875-7485.
Laurel Class of 1997 Looking for addresses for the Class of 1997, who graduated from Laurel Sr. High School. Call or email with your information: Anissa Brittinghm at 875-0806, email kaegenbritt@hotmail.com; or Jessie Walls at 875-8720, email wjesryan@aol.com.
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CHURCH BULLETINS Seaford Lenten Services Rev. Drew Christian, president, Greater Seaford Ministerium announces Seaford Lenten services, sponsored by the Greater Seaford Ministerium, will begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21. Services will begin at noon at rotating designated churches and will be followed by a light lunch. The schedule and pastors bringing a short message is as follows: Feb. 21 - Grace Baptist Church, the Rev. Drew Christian; Feb. 28 - Gethsemane U.M. Church, Father John McKenna; March 7 - Atlanta Road Alliance Church, the Rev. Homer McKeithan; March 14 - Mt. Olivet U.M. Church, the Rev. Peggy Briggs; March 21 - St. John’s U.M. Church, the Rev. Andy Kerr; March 28 - Our Lady of Lourdes, the Rev. Carlton Cannon.
Laurel Lenten Services The Laurel Ministerial Association will be holding special mid-week services during the season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21. March 1, Centenary UMC, 200 West Market St., Laurel; March 15, Mt. Pleasant UMC, Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Laurel; March 29, Victory in Grace Tabernacle, 11528 Commercial Lane, Hickman Park, Laurel. All services begin at 7 p.m. In addition, there will be special services sponsored by the Laurel Ministerial Association during Holy Week, April 2-8. An ecumenical Good Friday service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, on Friday,
World Day of Prayer 2007 Men and women in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2. “United Under God’s Tent” is the theme used by women of Paraguay for the prayer service. The theme is a way of imagining how God acts. “United Under God’s Tent” is also God’s promise to us, and a call to work and to pray together for people in need all over the world. The service will be held on March 2 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford at 10:30 am. A reception will be held in the church hall following the service. April 6th, 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the community is invited to Janosik Park, Laureltowne, for a Son-Rise service at 6:30 a.m. For more information about any of the above Lenten services, please call Pastor Fred Duncan, at 875-3398.
Christ Lutheran Shrove Tuesday Christ Lutheran Church’s Youth Group is sponsoring a pancake supper Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 20. “Shrove” is the past tense of the old English verb “to shrive,” which means to make or hear confession of sins. On Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, many Christians make a special point of examining themselves and confessing sins. Shrove Tuesday is also called Fat Tuesday because on that day thrifty housewives would try to use up the fats, eggs, sugar and other foods forbidden during Lenten fasts. Shrove cakes, or pan-
cakes, were introduced when people combined the ingredients they were trying to clean out of their cupboards. Christ Lutheran Church will observe the Lenten season with special Wednesday evening services. The Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 21 includes Holy Communion and imposition of ashes. All services begin at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the services on Feb. 28 through March 28, there will be covered dish dinners at 6:30 p.m. The Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, which includes scrapple and sausage, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Call the church office at 629-3975 to make reservations. Adults $5, children (ages 312) $3, and families $15.
Glyconutritional Education Glyconutritional Education meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., St. John’s United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford, room 14 of the educational building. A short video, life experiences and question and answer time.
Making Marriage Work Christian Church of Seaford is presenting Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot in their sixlesson video services, “Making marriage Work.” Drs. Les and Lelise Parrot are co-directors of the Center of Relationship Development at Seattle Pacific University, a groundbreaking program dedicated to teaching the basics of Christian relationships. Les is a professor of clinical psychology at SPU and Leslie is a marriage and family therapist at SPU. They are coauthors of award-winning books including “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts,” “Becoming Soul Mates” and “When Bad
Things Happen To Good Marriages.” They have been featured shows such as Oprah and Focus on the Family. Enjoy the informal atmosphere at 5 p.m. on Sundays as they explore the myths, the pressure, and the conflicts of how to make a marriage work. The Seaford Christian Church is on Rt. 13 North across from the Harley-Davidson For more information call 629-6298.
Trinity UMC ‘Full Throttle’ “Full Throttle,” Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 17 through April 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church Rec Building. Each week will feature a band or group, skits, movie clips from “The Passion of the Christ,” snacks, and fellowship. Bands include groups such as “Proof of Love,” “Rapper” “Tru Christian,” “Garden Praise Band,” “Ground Zero Master’s Commission,” Tim Ewing (AngelFire), and Mason Summers. For more information, call Pastor Tina Whaley at 841-7589.
Latin Mass A Latin mass according to the Missal of 1962 is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover. The mass will be celebrated on Feb. 18. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. Call 302-674-5781.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The 172nd annual Parish Meeting of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18, after the 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist worship service. The four nominees for this year’s vestry are Gene Grantz, Edie Irwin, Amy Larsen, and Steve Continued 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 Tina Whaley
“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”
St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm
Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956
875-7873 “A Place to Belong” SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del. Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
God’s amazing grace By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Our God does all things well. Long before we are willing But at times it seems he is poor at human math. to acknowledge God, he is Jesus told stories that illuminatwooing us. God devises a ed the heart of God and illustrated his operation by grace- not rule. plan to come face to face For example, he once said that God with us where he offers was like a shepherd who would salvation from our sins. leave 99 sheep behind to go search for the one stray. Another time Jesus said God was like a farmer who God does not ignore our sin; he makes paid the least desirable workers as much provision for our sins. Thus the undeservas the superstars, even though some had ing is set free because the perfect One only worked for a short time. went to the cross. Stories such as these illustrate the marAnd this grace continues to extend to velous concept of grace- an unearned gift us even after we have come to know him. of love from God. He continues to cover and cleanse our Grace is a concept that remains undeshortcomings and sin after we know him. filed by the world. God’s grace is offered As we walk in relationship with him, it is to us freely, without prerequisite or prehis grace that strives with us and purifies qualification. It comes our way though our unrighteousness. we are undeserving. Though we humans It would be fair to say that apart from are more often graceless with one another, his grace there would be no hope for us. captured by spirals of un-grace amongst Yet because God is so gracious, there is an our families, our coworkers anºd even our eternal hope for all who respond to him. friends, God remains full of mercy and Our very eternity is bought for us because grace. of his grace. Consider his grace that seeks after you On that final day millions, even bileven before you acknowledge him. Thelions, will enter into heaven in the presologians call it prevenient grace. It ence of the Lord. Of those billions, not a means, “A grace that goes before.” Long single one of us will have made it because before we are willing to even acknowlof our character, our abilities, our generosedge God, he is wooing us. God devises a ity, or our religion. To a person we will plan to come face to face with us where answer that the reason we have made he offers salvation from our sins. heaven is because of God’s grace. Now When we respond to such an offer, he that really is amazing! freely gives saving grace. This grace is available only because Jesus Christ paid The Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan for sin on our behalf. In saving grace, Church. You may email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org
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Matthews. Rounding out this year’s vestry are Herb Quick, Janet Hubbard, Deanne Fonda, Sarah Quick, and Noel Sizemore. On Feb. 20 at 6 p.m., a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will be served at St. Luke’s Parish Hall, which is located at the corner of King and North streets in Seaford. The public is invited to attend. A free will offering will be accepted. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21 there will be a Service of Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes at 10:30 a.m. at the Manor House on Middleford Road in Seaford, and at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church on Front Street. St. Luke’s is a liturgically based Episcopal Church and newcomers and visitors are welcome.
All Saints Lenten services All Saints Episcopal Church will have Shrove-Tuesday supper, Feb. 20, Pancakes and fixin’s served in the parish hall from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. All are most welcome. Adults $4, children $2, families $10. The church is located at the corner of Grove and 10th streets, Delmar. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 21 - Liturgy with imposition of ashes at noon and 7 p.m. Wednesdays of Lent: Litany at 6:15 p.m., followed by nourishing soup dinner and a short informal program. Everyone can bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship. Palm and Passion Sunday, April 1 -
The 10 a.m. service will begin in the parish hall with the traditional blessing and distribution of palms. The service will continue in the church with the reading of our Lord’s Passion concluding with Eucharist. Maundy Thursday, April 5 - Service begins at 7 p.m. and will conclude with the stripping of the altar in preparation for Good Friday. Good Friday Service, April 6 - Noon and 7 p.m. The full penitential service will be offered. The Prayer Book service with the stations will last approximately one hour. Easter Sunday, of the Resurrection, April 8. The 10 a.m. service will be a joyfilled celebration of Resurrection with beloved hymns and communion for all baptized persons.
Southern Gospel Singing St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Laurel will be featuring the popular Southern Gospel Singing Group “Revived” on Sunday, Feb. 25. This dedicated singing group has performed in many area concerts. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and is located on Old Stage Road, just east of US 13. For more information or directions call,875-7900 and press #3 or Pastor Don at 856-6107. Don Murray and friends will begin singing at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Sunday School ..... 9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00 - 8 p.m.
Messiah’s Vineyard Church Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI
Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org
MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.livingwaterworship.com Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones
Sunday Morning Wed. Bible Study & Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”
YOU ARE INVITED! Come into This Church and Gather in Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson
VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
“A Growing Church For All Ages”
2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13
302-877-0443 410-957-4696
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)
ome! Revelatio e To C n 22 Tim : 17 The Ark s ' t I Seaford Wesleyan Church
Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches
King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant
Worship Sun. Sch.
Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00
Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer
River of Life Christian Center 17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM
Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio
Food Outreach Emergency Food
www.river-oflife.org
Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector
Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830
Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
Laurel Wesleyan Church
The Gift of His Love
315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458
Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
Let others know where you are and when you meet. To advertise in this directory, call
629-9788
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OBITUARIES James W. Smith, 79 James "Jay" W. Smith of Rehoboth Beach, passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007. He was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Shawnee, Okla. His boyhood years were spent in Vernon, Texas. Mr. Smith was a proud graduate of the University of Texas and while there was a member of the Longhorn Golf Team. A 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, he completed 100 combat missions in the Korean War and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters. In 1955, after serving in Korea, he joined the DuPont Company holding various positions in the explosives department until retiring to Rehoboth Beach, in 1983. Mr. Smith served on various boards including the Rehoboth Beach Country Club and the Rehoboth Beach Homeowners Association. He especially enjoyed his time spent volunteering for Meals on Wheels. Jay was a lifelong student of the game of golf, winning club championships across the country. He loved to teach the game to juniors and pass along the character of the game. Golf provided the foundation for many friendships. Second to his passion for golf was his love of all sports teams from Texas. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, U.J. and Frances Smith, a sister, Carolyn and brother, Nat. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Priscilla Richardson Smith, and by three children, a son, Curt Smith and wife Elaine of Seaford, a daughter Cindy Speake and husband Elliotte of Birmingham, Ala., and son, Terry Smith and wife Maureen of Rehoboth Beach; and by seven grandchildren, Erika and Christopher Smith of Seaford, Alden Speake of Birmingham, Ala., and Madeline, Molly, Maggie and Beau Smith of Rehoboth Beach. He is also survived by the family dog, Cracker. A Memorial Service was on Saturday, Feb. 10, at All Saints Episcopal Church, Rehoboth Beach. Interment was private. Contributions may be made to the Delaware State Golf Association Scholarship Fund, 240 West Side Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, AtkinsLodge Chapel, Lewes. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Winifred M. Kenton, 83 Winifred M. Kenton of Hurlock, Md., and formerly of Preston, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born on March 26, 1923 in Cambridge, Md., the daughter of Thomas Kemp Medford and Eva Mae Layton Medford. She graduated from Hurlock High School class of 1940. She had previously worked at H & R Block in Easton for 15 years and retired from Provident State Bank after 11 years of service. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Preston. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Kenton, Sr.; two sons, Cecil Johnson and Thomas Johnson, and two sisters, Jeannette Lutz
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and Nancy Trego. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Cordrey and her husband, Mike of Delmar, Corliss Wright and her husband, Gary of Hurlock; a step-son, W. David Kenton, Jr. and his wife Linda, of Bridgeville; a step-daughter, Bonnie Donoho of Reliance; five grandchildren, Michael Johnson and his wife, Christi of Preston, Monica Shubert and her husband, Scott of Delmar, Dawn Brooks and her husband, Donald of Hurlock, Shelina Johnson and Shawna Silva, both of Sacramento, Calif.; four step-grandchildren, John Coppage of Goldsboro, David Kenton, III, and Shelly Gonzalez, both of Colorado, Amy Newnam of Reliance; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, John Medford of Illinois; three sisters, Betty Williams of Easton, Virginia Beall and Doris Smith both of Seaford, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for her were on Friday, Feb. 9, at Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg with Pastor Edwin Thress officiating. Interment will follow at McKendree Cemetery in Rhodesdale. Memorial contributions may be made to Wicomico Nursing Home, P.O. Box 2378, Salisbury, MD 21802-2378. For more information or for letters of condolence visit Hyperlink "http://www.framptom.com" www.framptom.com.
animals. She got satisfaction from feeding and caring for the many stray dogs and cats that would show up at her doorstep. She had a kind and gentle spirit and everyone who knew her loved her. She was preceded in death by her father. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Garland; a son, Brandon Valliere; a brother, Alan Parsons; a sister, Debra Whitcraft; and nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Matthew, Amy, Alex and Hailey. A funeral service was held Feb. 10, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, where family and friends called. The Rev. Sam McWilliams officiated. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com
Geraldine Messick LeCompte, 83 Geraldine Messick LeCompte of Delmar died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 at Salisbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born June 12, 1923 in Hurlock, Md., a daughter of Norman W. Messick, Sr. and Emily Coulbourne Messick. Mrs. LeCompte worked many years as a bookkeeper for White & Leonard and then Vernon Powell Shoes in Salisbury. She also worked as a hairstylist out of her home for a number of years. She was previously a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church in Delmar. She will be remembered as an animal lover and always had many types of pets around her home. She always enjoyed helping her community stay active in the American Heart Association Annual Fund Drive. Spending time with her family was what
she cherished the most. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Harry LeCompte, who passed in 1989; and two brothers, Norman W. Messick, Jr. and Walter Perry Messick, Sr. She is survived by two sons, Michael LeCompte and his wife Diane of Seaford and Gerry LeCompte and his wife Brenda of Parsonsburg; two daughters, Claudia Parks and her husband Bill of York, Pa. and Cathy Sliwoski and her husband Tom of Staunton, Va.; four grandchildren, Corey LeCompte, Emily LeCompte Fantis and her husband Andy, Madeleine Sliwoski and Mark Sliwoski; and a great-grandson, Aristidis Fantis. A funeral service was held Feb. 10, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, with the Rev. Marsha Carpenter officiating. Interment followed the service at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Wicomico County Humane Society, 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804; or to the Alzheimer's Association/Eastern Shore Chapter, 213 W. Main St., Suite 205, Salisbury, MD 21801. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com
Margaret Jeannette Turnbull, 90 Margaret Jeannette Wainwright Turnbull of 101 East Delaware Ave., Delmar, formerly of Seaford, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 at Delmar Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Delmar. Mrs. Turnbull was born in Reliance, a daughter of Nettie Mills and James J. Wainwright. She lived most of her life in
Martine Ann Garland, 46 Martine Ann Garland of Seaford passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born on June 8, 1960 in Germany, a daughter of Andree Colavecchio and Max Parsons. Along with her family, Martine owned and managed The Dugout restaurant and lounge in Seaford for the past 16 years. She was an active member of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce and SCORE. She was a breeder of Maltese's and loved all
What must I do to be saved? Acknowledge your sin and place your trust in Christ. All who place their trust in Christ in this way are adopted as God’s children. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. — Romans 3:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23 God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. — Romans 10:9
Union United Methodist Church 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly WORSHIP TIMES:
9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)
Welcome…
Pastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Youth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm “We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”
Christ Lutheran Church
SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am
BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13) 628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church Office
701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077
Corner of Shipley & Spruce Sts.
A Family Friendly Church Home for You Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Phone: 629-9755 www.ChristLC.net Bible School for the Mentally Challenged Saturday at 10 am
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
Senior Pastor
Located halfway between Seaford & Bridgeville, turn off Rt. 13 East at Cannon Rd. light, 4th place on left.
Mark Landon 7046 Seashore Hwy. Bridgeville, DE 19933
1611 KJV, Independent, Fundamental, Soul Winning
SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 10:00 Sunday School 7:00 Prayer Service 11:00 Worship Service 6:00 Evening Worship Nursery Provided Rev. William Goslee - Ph. 349-0190
302-337-3044
Church of God
Fax 302-337-8769
Worship Services: Seeker Service 8:30 am • Sunday School 9:30 Morning Worship 10:45 am • Wed. Night 7 pm
“Welcome Home!”
Wesley United Methodist Church 22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor Ed Kuhling Contemporary Worship 9 am Sunday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112
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MORNING STAR ✳ FEBRUARY 15 - 21, 2007 New York working as a Child's Nurse, returning to Seaford in 1986. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Silas Wainwright in 1997, and a sister, Elizabeth Wainwright Ellis Lankford Holt in 1993, and husband John Reid Turnbull in 1975. She is survived by a sister, June W. Vanvorst and husband Nelson of Laurel; three sisters-in-law, Francis Wainwright of Salisbury, Md., Agnes Turnbull and Julie Turnbull, both of Saysville, N.J.; nieces, Dianna Halpen and husband, Al of Seaford and Julia Ann Whitney of Saysville, N.J.; nephews, Clayton Wainwright and wife Barbara of Salisbury, Md. and James Ellis and wife Sue of Seaford; great niece, Tammy Jones and husband, Tommy of Seaford and great nephew, James Ellis and wife Renee of Seaford. Her funeral service was on Feb. 12, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford, with the Rev. Richard J. Bridge officiating. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery Seaford.
Ruth Rust Spicer, 92 Ruth Rust Spicer of Seaford died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at LifeCare at Lofland in Seaford. Mrs. Spicer was born Sept. 17, 1914 in Bridgeville, a daughter of Luther and Blanche (Truitt) Rust. Mrs. Spicer had been employed by the DuPont Company for more than 30 years retiring as a quality control analyst. She was active with the 4-H Club. Mrs. Spicer graduated from Bridgeville High School where she was captain of the basketball team. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James
Thomas Spicer in 1979. She is survived by her sister Irene Tucker of Greenwood; her niece, Debbie R. Malliarakis of Newport News, Va; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were on Feb. 11, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, with the Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Interment followed at Bridgeville Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Union United Methodist Church, Laws and Market streets, Bridgeville, DE 19933. On-line condolences may be sent to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Omeda T. Collins, 86 Omeda T. Collins of Clarksville died Feb. 9, 2007 at Beebe Medical Hospital Lewes. Mrs. Collins was a member of Roxana Wesleyan Church and the Eastern Star Chapter 12 of Frankford. She and her Omeda Collins husband had been founders of the Collins Park Association where she had served as an officer and treasurer. She and her husband had been poultry growers and farmers for many years. She enjoyed going out to eat and socializing with friends. She enjoyed being a part of her church and she enjoyed a group of special friends with whom she played cards. She was preceded in death by her par-
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PAGE 27 Lofland Park, Seaford, where she was a resident. Mrs. Shockley was born in Laurel, daughter of the late Harry and Cassie Dickerson. She enjoyed sewing and farming. Mrs. Shockley was a member of Christ the Cornerstone Community Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Shockley Sr.; a daughter, Debra Elliott; and a son, Donald Shockley. She is survived by a son, Carlton Shockley Jr.; a daughter, Erma Hastings; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services were on Feb. 12, in Christ the Cornerstone Community Church, where friends called one hour earlier. The Rev. Bryan Rice officiated. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Church Cemetery, Laurel. Arrangements were by Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Christ the Cornerstone Community Church, 28714 Seaford Road, Laurel, DE 19956.
Ralph Lewis Spitzer, 88 Ralph Lewis Spitzer of Greenwood, formerly of Laurel, entered eternity on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 surrounded by his family. Mr. Spitzer, a long time resident of Laurel, was born in Haywood County, N.C. a son of Virginia Shifflet and Dorsie Spitzer. He grew up in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He showed a talent for writing while in high school and was a freelance writer unContinued to page 30
Granny, “Valentine’s Day 1997” That was the day you made your arrival into heaven. It has been 10 years and we miss you still like it was yesterday. To have you here with me just a little while longer. If only I could make a way. “What a Valentine” , for Heaven to receive. It doesn’t seem fair that you were taken from me. Even on a cloudy day, you always made the sun shine bright. Just to see you each day, you made everything alright. I will say good-bye for now, until we meet again. Where I know you are being treated like an “Angel”, in that place called “HEAVEN”.
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People Hulliger, Orr are married Rachel Marie Hulliger and Forrest Matthew Orr were married Oct. 21, 2006, at noon, at North Ridge Church in Raleigh, N.C. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Sherry Hulliger of Seaford. The bridegroom is the son of James Orr of Brevard, N.C., and Nancy Whaley of Salisbury, N.C. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Samuel McGarvey. A program of wedding music was provided by organist, Richard Trice of Seaford, and violinist, Rebecca Bannon of Rhode Island. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white matte satin wedding gown. The fitted strapless bodice was embellished with Swarovski crystals and pearls in a floral design. The full skirt had a smooth front with back pleats. The cathedral train and hemline were detailed with a band of crystals and pearls. She carried a bouquet of deep burgundy senorita roses, miniature mango calla lilies and deep red alstromelia. The bouquet was accented with club moss. The matrons of honor were Stacy Teffeau, sister of the bride, of Seaford, and Wendy Sumner, friend of the bride, of Murfreesboro, N.C. Bridesmaids were Rebecca Bannon of East Greenwich, R.I., and Toni Fitchett of Millsboro. The flower girl was Danielle Thompson of Murfreesboro, N.C. The bridesmaids wore champagne col-
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Justice couple marks 50th anniversary Nellie and Hoyet Justice were married Dec. 15, 1956, at Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel. They celebrated their 50th anniversary on Dec. 3, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Delmar, Md. The Rev. Barry Devine officiated at the renewal of their vows. Jack Andrews and Pam Rush sang. Darlene Kelhoff and Brenda Wilkins were Mrs. Justice’s attendants. Ed Kolhoff and J.R. Wilkins were Mr. Justice’s attendants. At the renewal ceremony, Mrs. Justice was escorted in by her sons, Tim
and John. The couple’s grandchildren, Kelsie Justice and Raelyn Huffman, were junior attendants. Rachel Justice was the flower girl. In addition to the couple’s sons, their daughters-in-law, Billie Joe Justice and Jennifer Justice, and many other family members and friends celebrated with them. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church’s reception hall. Mrs. Justice’s sister, Jean Holston, took care of the guest register. Marian Jones played the piano.
On the beach, watching the sunrise in Key West, Joey Blodgett proposed to Andrea Hartstein this past spring. They plan to wed July 2007. Andrea Leigh Hartstein is the daughter of Stephen M. and Debbie Hartstein of Georgetown. Her grandparents are Willard and Chris Messick of Seaford and Claire Hartstein and the late James F. Hartstein of Georgetown. Joseph Brian Blodgett is the son of Joseph and Carol Blodgett of Kent Island, Md. His grandparents are Arthur and Colleen Merchant of West Virginia and the late William and Katherine Blodgett of Wisconsin. The bride-to-be graduated from Sussex Central in 2000 and from Delmarva Beauty Academy in 2003. She is working on Kent Island at Alure Salon and Day Spa. Her fiance graduated in 2000 from Queen Anne High School and in 2005 from Salisbury University with a bachelor’s degree in political science/history. He is working for Knight Industries on Kent Island. The wedding will take place at Saint Christopher’s on Kent Island with the reception at the River House in Queen-
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til his last few years. Mr. Spitzer proudly served his country as a 9-1/2 year veteran of the United States Navy, serving the duration of World War II. He served aboard several destroyers and was engaged in many battles. He was aboard the USS Haynsworth in the Pacific when his ship was hit by a kamikaze plane at Okinawa and returned to Mare Island, Calf. under her own power. Retiring from Ambric Testing and Engineers, Mr. Spitzer also worked for Eastern States Farmers Exchange (now Agway), and he owned a Hallmark Card and Gift store in Laurel. Mr. Spitzer had been a toastmaster, an avid gardener and master gardener, a long-time member of the Western Sussex Democrat Club and the Laurel American Legion Post 19. He loved to read, and was a wonderful family man. He was on the Advisory Board of the Star. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Helen Mills Spitzer; two brothers, Cecil and Theodore Spitzer, and a sister, Frances Bishop. He is survived by two daughters, Professor Darlene Spitzer Antezana and her husband Harry E. Antezana of Bowie, Md., and the Rev. Dr. Michaele Spitzer Russell and husband Willard T. Russell of Greenwood; one granddaughter, Norma E. Antezana and his cat, Freedom. Funeral services are Thursday, Feb. 15, in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King Streets, Seaford, where friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Chaplain Barry S. Ball, Capt, USAFR will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Seaford. Memorial gifts may be sent to Take My Hand Ministry, c/o Dr. Michaele S. Russell, PO Box 900 Greenwood, DE 19950.
Mattie L. Sockriter, 73 Mattie L. Hawkins Sockriter of Seaford died on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007. She was born in North Wilksboro, N.C., a daughter of Mattie Sockriter William and Zoe Johnson Hawkins. Mattie was a very loving wife, mom, grandmom and greatgrandmom. She would do anything for anyone, no matter how good or bad she felt. She enjoyed life to its fullest. She was always
a strong believer in Christ and looked forward to going to church on Sunday mornings. She will be greatly missed by all those who loved and knew her. Loved ones left to cherish her memory include her husband, Eugene H. Sockriter Sr., eight children, William Hawkins and his wife, Janet of Seaford, Evelyn Faircloth and her husband, Joe of Laurel, Patsy Collingsworth and her husband, Billy of Delmar, Eugene H. Sockriter Jr. and his wife, Christine of Seaford, Nancy Bundick and her husband Jeff of Seaford, Alberta "Tinkerbell" Shockley of Seaford, Louise Sockriter of Seaford and Wanda Walton and her husband, Johnny of Seaford; three brothers, Holbert Johnson, of North Wilksboro, N.C., Sonny Hawkins and Don Hawkins both of Laurel. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren. Funeral Services are on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Blades Cemetery.
Ruth R. Smith, 94 Ruth R. Smith of Seaford died on Sunday, Feb 11, 2007 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Mrs. Smith was born May 18, 1912 in Cambridge, Md., a daughter of Francis and Annie Russell. Besides her parents, her brothers, George and Carl Russell also preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Walter Harold Smith; her daughter, Ruth Morovati and her husband, Shah; her son, David R. Smith and his wife, Lucie; four grandchildren, Andrew Morovati, Amy Emeigh, Susan Finizio and Laura Garcia; and seven great-grandchildren and her best friend, Kim Sylvester. She will be remembered for her lively sense of humor, her playing the piano for the Lions Club Shows in the 40s and 50s, her work in the Seaford schools and her courage during her illness of the last few years. Her life will be celebrated privately by the family. Anyone wishing to contribute, should make a contribution to CHEER, AKA Sussex County Senior Services, 546 South Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947; or the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Rd., Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.
Seaford Center. Born in Egypt, Lehigh County, Pa., she was the daughter of Alfred Henry Leh and Mayme Clara Woodring. Carolyn attended the Egypt Grammar School and graduated from Whitehall Township High School in Hodendaugua, Pa. She attended her freshman year at Cornell University and graduated from Drexel University in 1931 with a BS in Home Economics Education. Her first position as a Home Economics teacher was at Muhlenbury Township High School in Laureldale, Pa. Later Penn. State assigned her to Lebanon County as Home Economics Extension Representative with Headquarters in Lebanon, Pa. She worked with farm families in women's groups meetings, 4H clubs and senior extensions clubs solving family life problems and recreational activities. After 6 years she joined the Jonathan Dayton Regional High School Faculty at Springfield, N.J., as Foods, Nutrition and Family Life Teacher. Later she had a brief public health experience in the Columbia County TB Association located in Hudson, N.Y. In 1945, she came to
Delaware where she taught Home Economics at Lord Baltimore School. The following year she transferred to the Laurel Special School District where she taught for 27 years retiring in 1973. Ms. Leh attended the University of Maine, University of Delaware and received a masters of arts degree from New York University. She belonged to many professional organizations at the local, state and national levels. She was a 50-year member of the American Home Economics Association. She belonged to the Delaware Vocational Association. She was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International an honorary society of teachers. She is a past president of Alpha Tau State in Delaware and a member of Beta Chapter in Sussex County. She was an active member of the Sussex County Delaware Retired School personnel. A member of Seaford AARP #1084 for many years. When she lived in Sharptown, Md., she was an active member of the Institute for Retired Persons at Salisbury State University. She was an active member of St. Phillips Episcopal Church in Laurel, since 1950 serving as
secretary to the Vestry, and Alter Guild and different offices in the local Episcopal Church Women's Organization. At retirement she was a volunteer at the Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury, Md., for four years teaching arthritic and heart patients handicrafts. Volunteer activities occupied much of her retired life until 1996 she lived in Sharptown, when she moved to Seaford. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Francis Leh. She is survived by her nephew, Eric Wheatley Leh, Sr., and great nephew Eric Wheatley Leh, Jr., of Hurlock, Md.; cousins, D.F. Woodring of Knoxville, Robert Leh of Allentown. At her request her body was donated to the University of Delaware Sciences. A celebration of her life is being held at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, Thursday, Feb. 15, at 11 a.m. Mr. Ken Athey will officiate. Contributions may be made to the church in her memory. Arrangements were by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, DE 19956.
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LEGALS BID NOTICE The Commissioners of Bridgeville are accepting sealed bids for a 2007-2008 Pick-up Truck at 101 N. Main Street, Bridgeville, Delaware, until 4:00 P.M. on Monday, February 26, 2007. Sealed bids must be submitted ATTN: Bonnie Walls, Town Manager, Town of Bridgeville, 101 N. Main Street, Bridgeville, Delaware 19933, with bids being opened and publicly read immediately following the deadline. The Town Manager and staff will evaluate bids for compliance. A bid specification sheet is available at the above address or by calling 302337-7135, Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. All proposals must conform to the bid spec sheet. Any exceptions will be evaluated for suitability and acceptance is at the sole discretion of the owner. Questions concerning the bid should be directed to Mr. Phillip Mowbray at 302-337-7843. The Town of Bridgeville reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any all informalities in any bid or bids. COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE BONNIE WALLS, TOWN MANAGER 2/15/1tc
PUBLIC HEARING The Mayor and Council of Laurel will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 5, 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the See LEGALS—page 35
MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 34 public hearing is on the matter of changing the street structure of the Town of Laurel by vacating the portion of Oak Street between Front Street and Broadcreek and to deed the same to the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation. The public hearing will be held in the Mayor and Council Chambers, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel, Delaware. 2/15/1tc
2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 2/15/1tc
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING
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Seaford Hundred Case No. 9783 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article XI, Subsection 115-82, Item B of said ordinance of DEE CROSS who is seeking a variance from the front yard setback requirement, to be located west of U.S. Route 13, 293 feet south of U.S. Route 13A. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, March 19, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 2/15/1tc
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Broad Creek Hundred Case No. 9784 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a special use exception as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 11523, Item C(5) of said ordinance of Gail B. White who is seeking a special use exception for a daycare center, to be located south of Route 20. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, March 19,
SEAFORD HUNDRED Subd. #2006-1 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, MARCH 22, 2007, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of THOMAS HEAD-H & H INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, LLC to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 62.41 acres into 48 lots, located south of Road 548 (Horseshoe Road), 1,770 feet southwest of Road 552 (Neals School Road). Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this application may be examined by interested parties in the County Planning and Zoning Office, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. For additional information contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 2/15/1tc
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals took the following action at a meeting on January 3, 2007: 1. Case No. V-01-07: The Specialty Group, (The Broker Post) 23028 Bridgeville Highway, was granted permission to install an electronic message board; the message will change every three minutes. 2. Case No. V-02-07: Robino-Belle Ayre, property owners of Belle Ayre. Tax Map and Parcel 5-31 10 223.01, located on Atlanta Road, were granted several
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variances to allow the process proceed for the subdivision of this land into 115 town house lots: 1) site coverage; 2) side yard and front yard setback; and 3) building placement. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores Slatcher City Manager 2/15/1tc
Salisbury, MD 21801 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua & Yori P.O. Box 250 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified the below application will be before: The City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals for their determination on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1. Case No. V-09-07: Ossepha L. Ambrosio, 701 Huston Street, is seeking relief from Sec. 15-13 Accessory Uses (5) setback location, in order to allow the garage to remain as placed. 2. Case No. V-10-07: W.A.RAMP, LLC, property owners of 418-422, Pennsylvania Avenue are seeking relief from Sec. 15-12 Uses by Right in R-1, to gain approval for two specific occupancies in the two retail spaces on the Shipley Street side of the building. If any of these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel attend on your behalf. Issued this 15th day of February 2007 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores Slatcher City Manager 2/15/1tc
NOTICE Estate of Betty Louise Scaggs, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Betty Louise Scaggs, who departed this life on the 31st day of December, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Robin D. Smith on the 5th day of February, A.D. 2007, 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 31st day of August, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Robin D. Smith 27781 Crittenden Court,
Estate of Pearl Chaffinch, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Pearl Chaffinch, who departed this life on the 9th day of January, A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Benjamin F. Chaffinch on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 9th day of September, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Benjamin F. Chaffinch 313 N. Bradford St., Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Doris Y. McQuay, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris Y. McQuay, who departed this life on the 18th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Patricia A. Menser on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2007, 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 July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Patricia A. Menser 1107 Walnut Street, Delmar, MD 21875 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Oliver H. Hastings, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Oliver H. Hastings who departed this life on the 13th day
PAGE 35 of September, A.D. 2006 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto David W. Hastings on the 5th day of February, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 13th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: David W. Hastings 16929 Laurel Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: William Schab, Esq. Schab & Barnett P.O. Box 755 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Wayne T. Littleton, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Wayne T. Littleton, who departed this life on the 1st day of January, A.D. 2007 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Craig Littleton on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 1st day of September, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Craig Littleton 32930 Bi State Blvd., Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Stephen P. Ellis, Esq. Sergovic & Ellis P.O. Box 875 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/8/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Grace B. Wehrell, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Grace B. Wehrell, who departed this life on the 9th day of August, A.D. 2006 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Edward C. Bierma on the 29th day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without
delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 9th day of April, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Edward C. Bierma 16 Farmington Court, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/8/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Harry D. Wright, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Harry D. Wright, who departed this life on the 19th day of January, A.D. 2007 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Wanda L. Wright on the 30th day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 19th day of September, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Wanda L. Wright 18690 Line Church Rd., Delmar, DE 19940 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/8/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Minnie T. Dulis, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration WWA upon the estate of Minnie T. Dulis, who departed this life on the 18th day of December, A.D. 2002 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Mary D. Gibbons on the 25th day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix WWA on or before the 18th day of August, A.D. 2003 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix WWA: Mary D. Gibbons 38001 St. George Rd., Delmar, DE 19940 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/8/3tc See LEGALS—page 36
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NOTICE Two Offices for the Bethel Town Council are open for Nominations. Intentions to run shall be in writing and in the hands of the Recording Secretary, Bill Rutledge, P.O. Box 107, Bethel, DE 19931, by February 14, 2007. Elections will be held on the 24th day of February, 2007, at the Bethel Community House from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. WILLIAM H. RUTLEDGE RECORDING SECRETARY 2/1/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Lawson B. Bradshaw, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Lawson B. Bradshaw who departed this life on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Janet L. Bradshaw on the 19th day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2006 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Janet L. Bradshaw 33949 St. George Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/1/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Elton Charles Cable, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elton Charles Cable who departed this life on the 7th day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Carol J. Crouse on the 19th day of January, A.D. 2007, 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 7th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix:
MORNING STAR Carol J. Crouse 806 Hurley Pk. Drive, Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/1/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Colleen R. Baylis, a/k/a Mary Colleen Baylis, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Colleen R. Baylis, a/k/a Mary Colleen Baylis who departed this life on the 25th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Pamela E. Rhue on the 18th day of January, A.D. 2007, 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 25th day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Pamela E. Rhue 210 East 6th St., Blades, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/1/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Oliver Charles Hayes, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Oliver Charles Hayes who departed this life on the 15th day of December, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Wilmington Trust Company on the 23rd day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 15th day of August, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Wilmington Trust Company 1100 N. Market Street, Rodney Sq. North, Wilmington, DE 19801 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/1/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Anna Alice McCabe, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Anna Alice McCabe who
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departed this life on the 28th day of December, A.D. 2006 late of Selbyville, DE were duly granted unto Michael H. McCabe on the 16th day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 28th day of August, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Michael H. McCabe 32378 Hickory Hill Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966 Attorney: Michele Procino-Wells Procino Wells, LLC 123 Pennsylvania Ave. Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/1/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Olwen Mary Price, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Olwen Mary Price who departed this life on the 3rd day of January, A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto David W. Baker on the 17th day of January, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 3rd day of September, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: David W. Baker P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/1/3tc
TOWN OF BLADES ELECTION Candidates wishing to run for the two (2) council seats and the Mayor’s seat that are up for election in Blades must file written notice with the Town of Blades office that they are seeking election. Candidates must file notice by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2007. No letters will be accepted after February 19, 2007. Candidates filing must
have attained the age of 25 years, must have been a resident of Blades for six months preceding this election and must be a citizen of the United States of America. All citizens wishing to vote in the March 5, 2007 election must register at the Blades Town Hall by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. No registration will be allowed after February 21, 2007. TOWN OF BLADES Julie A. Chelton TOWN ADMINISTRATOR 1/18,1/25, 2/8,2/15
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, designated as Lot Ten (10) on a plot of Nero's Acres, said plot dated November 20, 1995, filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Plot Book 55, page 200 on December 1, 1995 and being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe located on the Southerly right of way line of Nero Lane, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 11; thence turning and running along the line of Lot 11, South 14 degrees 49 minutes 39 seconds West 164.51 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 11 and being located along the line of land now or formerly of Antonio Nero; thence turning and running along the line of Nero, North 76 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds West 139.59 feet to an iron pipe; thence running along the line of Lot 40, North 76 degrees 29 minutes 24 seconds West 62.27 feet to an iron pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 9; thence turning and running along the line of Lot 9, North 14 degrees 48 minutes 28 seconds East 169.12 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 9 and being located on the
Southerly right of way line of Nero Lane; thence turning and running along Nero Lane, South 75 degrees 08 minutes 10 seconds East 201.87 feet to an iron pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 11 and being the point and place of Beginning. Be the contents there of what they may as surveyed by Temple-Sellers, Inc. Registered Surveyors, May 2, 2003. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Thomas Roberge and LaRue Roberge by deed of Marguerite E. Wilder, dated May 23, 2003 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2840, page 72. Tax Parcel: 5-32-7.0058.00 Property Address: 13088 Nero Lane, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of THOMAS & LA RUE ROBERGE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument leased on the eastern right-of-way of Delaware, Road No. 525 and being a corner for this land and other lands of Charles Cannon; thence along the said Cannon lands South 66 degrees 41 minutes East 150 feet to a pipe; thence turning and running North 21 degrees 20 minutes East 5 feet to a point, a common corner for lands of Charles Cannon, lands of the Howard Lane Heirs, and lands now or formerly of L. Priedel and Son, Inc.; thence along the lands of Howard Lane Heirs South 68 degrees 40 minutes and 270.50 feet to a pipe; thence South 20 degrees 30 minutes West 100. feet to a stake, a corner for this land and other lands now or formerly of J. E. Priedel and Son, Inc., thence North 66 degrees 41 minutes West 433.7 feet to a pipe located on the eastern right-of-way line of the aforesaid Delaware Road No. 525; thence with the curve of the aforesaid Road 15 feet back to the place of beginning, said to contain .76 acres of land, be the same more or less. BEING the same lands and premises conveyed by Sandra M. Cannon, heir to the Estate of Charles Cannon by deed dated September 24, 1998, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, Deed Book 02328, Page 329 unto Sandra M. Cannon. Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.0022.00 & 22.01 Property Address: 24127 King Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be See LEGALS—page 37
MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of SANDRA M. CANNON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain tract, piece or parcel of land located in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, on the North side of Delaware Road 483, leading from Concord to Georgetown, known and designated as Lot 3, on a plot titled "BAKER MILL ROAD SUBDIVISION, as prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., Donald K. Miller, PLS, dated August 9, 2002, and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Plot Book 84, Page 277, be the contents thereof what they may. And being the same lands conveyed unto Joanne E. Allaband by
deed of Baker Mill Road, LLC, dated June 30, 2004 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 3002, Page 4. Tax Parcel: 2-31-17.0022.01 Property Address: 12089 Baker Mill Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JOANN E. ALLABAND and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain tract, piece, and parcel of land situate, lying and being in
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Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, and State of Delaware and being designated as Parcel No 2, as shown on a survey of the lands of the Estate of Harold E. Wootten, deceased, as surveyed by John H. Stephens and Robert L. Lewis, Jr., Registered Surveyors said survey being filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe located in the Easterly right of way line of County Road #462, said point of beginning being North 29 degrees 28 minutes West 221.21 feet from the Northeast intersection of County Road #462 and County Road #72; thence by and with the Easterly right of way line of County Road #462 North 29 degrees 28 minutes West 270.68 feet to a pipe located in line of Parcel No. 3; thence by and with the line of Parcel No. 3 North 48 degrees 12 minutes East 1,587.62 feet to a point in line of lands of Olive Parks; thence by and with the line of lands of Olive Parks South 12 degrees 34 minutes East 303.02 feet to a point in line of Parcel No. 1; thence by and with Parcel No. 1 South 48 degrees 12 minutes West 1,497.45 feet to a pipe, the point and place of beginning containing 9.365 acres of land, be the same more or less. BEING the same land conveyed unto Leslie S. Riggleman, Jr. and Terri L. Riggleman by deed of George E. Wooten and Mary A. Wooten of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3179 at Page 68. Tax Parcel: 3-32-4.0023.09 Property Address: Trussum Pond Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 per-
cent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LESLIE S. RIGGLEMAN, JR. & TERRI L. RIGGLEMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a Second Pluries writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece and parcel of land situated, lying and being in North West Fork Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, fronting the State Highway leading from Bridgeville to Atlanta, said lot being shown on the plot of lots of Alonzo E. Coulbourne recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 334, Page 600, as Lot No. 10, beginning for the outlines thereof at a point on the right of way line of the Highway, a corner of Lot No. 9 retained by Vivian Jones, and this Lot 10; thence, running at right angles to the Highway with Lot No. 9, south 24 3/4 degrees east 150 feet to a point; thence, north 65 1/4 degrees east 18 feet to a point, thence, north 7 degrees east 175 feet to a point in the line of the Highway; thence with the same, south 65 1/4 degrees west 110 feet to the place of beginning, containing 9,600 square feet of land more or less. BEING THE SAME LANDS and premises
PAGE 37 which Vivian Jones by certain Deed dated the 11th day of December, A.D., 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 1893, page 204, did grant and convey to Darrick E. West and Veronica T. West in fee. Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.0052.01 Property Address: 701 W. Market Street, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of DARRICK E. & VERONICA T. WEST and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State
of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron bar found located on and Easement, said bar being a corner for this lot and Lincoln Heights Subdivision; thence running along said Easement, North 08 degrees 47 minutes 57 seconds East 113.04 feet to a rebar found, said rebar being a comer for this lot and Lands of Country Meadows Housing, LP.; thence turning and running along the line of Lands of Country Meadows Housing, LP the following three courses and distances: 1) South 79 degrees 06 minutes 54 seconds East 128.46 feet to an iron pipe found, then 2) running with a 10' dirt drive, North 07 degrees 21minutes 13 seconds East 25.00 feet to a rebar found, then 3) South 80 degrees 54 minutes 47 seconds East 101.07 feet to a rebar found, said rebar being a corner for this lot located along the line of lands of Ellis E. Hammon; thence turning and running along the line of lands of Hammond, South 08 degrees 01 minutes 45 seconds West 135.11 feet to a rebar found, said rebar being a corner for this lot and Lot 3 of Lincoln Heights Subdivision; thence turning and running along the lines of Lots 3, 2 & 1 of Lincoln Heights Subdivision, North 80 degrees 38 minutes 33 seconds West 230.64 feet to an iron bar found, said rebar being the point and place of BEGINNING. SAID TO CONTAIN 27,966 square feet of land, more or less, with all the improvements located thereon, as surveyed by Lawrence R. Long, Registered Surveyor, dated July 7, 2004. Tax Parcel: 5-30-20.115.01 Property Address: 405 North 5th Street, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, See LEGALS—page 38
PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CHAD T. VICKERS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and fronting on the State Road #479, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a stake in the Northeasterly right of way line of State Road #479, said stake being located in the center of a ditch which is 0.4 miles Northwest of Route #28; thence along the Northeasterly right of way of State Road #479, Northwest 15 1/2 degrees 224 feet to a stake; thence through lands now or formerly of Roland M. Brittingham and Eiizabeth S. Brittingham, his wife, Northeaster 67 degrees 500 feet through a stake on bank to center of a ditch; thence along the center of said ditch, Southeast
MORNING STAR 60 _ degrees 160 feet, measured along the bank to the intersection of another ditch; thence running along the center of the intersecting ditch in a Southwesterly direction such a distance as will reach the place of Beginning containing 2 _ acres of land, be the same more or less. The aforesaid description being taken from a survey prepared by Harold L. Cook, Registered Land Surveyor in the month of March, 1971. ALSO all the residue and remainder of the parcel of land conveyed to Roland M. Brittingham and Elizabeth S. Brittingham, his wife, by Deed of Martha L. Isaacs, widow, dated July 1, 1957, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 476 at Page 520. BEING the same lands and premises by which Edna P. Brittingham, by Deed dated August 14, 1985, and recorded August 16, 1985, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1359, Page 67, did grant and convey unto Roland R. Brittingham. S U B S E Q U E N T L Y, Roland R. Brittingham died on or near July 30, 1997. His Last Will and Testament recorded in Sussex County Register of wills in Will Book 306, Page 1, directs said Parcel to be subdivided into three parcels, A, B, and C. Devising Parcel A unto Bernice Brittingham for life with remainder unto Megan E. Brittingham. Parcels B and C are to be devised unto Bernice Brittingham and Megan Brittingham in equal shares. NO ESTATE or death information found in Sussex County, Delaware, for Elizabeth S. Brittinqham, whom received a life estate in title deed 1304-65. Tax Parcel: 1-32-13.0014.00 Property Address: Route 5, Box 90A, N/K/A 28371 Firetower Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9,
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2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ESTATE OF ROLAND R. BRITTINGHAM, DECEASED, AND HIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, BERNICE K. BRITTINGHAM, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS A BENEFICIARY OF A LIFE ESTATE, AND MEGAN E. BRITTINGHAM and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of An Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument set on the westerly side of Sussex County Road 585, being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Nora M. Marvil, and being 0.45 miles more or less in a northerly direction from Road 32; thence north 79 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds west a distance of 210.00 feet to a pipe set, being a corner for these lands, lands now or formerly of Nora M. Marvil and lands now or formerly of Dalton B. Pratt; thence North 10 degrees 49 minutes 38 seconds West a distance of 197.81 feet to a
pipe set, being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Dalton B. Pratt; thence North 79 degrees 10 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of 183.97 feet to a pipe set at the westerly side of Sussex County Road 585 aforesaid; thence South 10 degrees 49 minutes 38 seconds East a distance of 122.99 feet to a point thence with a curve south 15 degrees 50 minutes 27 seconds East a chord distance of 152.64 feet back to the concrete monument marking the place of beginning, said to contain 1.000 acres of land, more or less, as shown on the plot prepared from a survey made by Miller-Lewis, Inc., in July 1980, a copy of which is attached to and made a part of this deed. BEING the same lands and premises which Dalton B. Pratt and Gabby G. Pratt, by Deed dated August 8, 1980, and recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 1019, Page 38, did grant and convey unto Jeffrey C. Passwaters and Kay N. Passwaters, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-9.0035.01 Property Address: 12986 Woodbridge Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the per-
centum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JEFFREY C. & KAY N. PASSWATERS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a 1/2 inch pipe found on the Southwesterly right-of-way line of County Road No. 40, (60' R/W) said pipe being .41 miles plus or minus in a Northwesterly direction from County Road No. 593, said pipe also being a common property corner for these lands and. Lands of Jay Richardson; thence running with said common property line for these lands and Lands of Jay Richardson, S 50 deg. 41' 50" W 425.00 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe found, said pipe being a common property corner for these lands, Lands of Jay Richardson Lands of B. Darrow McLaughlin; thence turning and running with said common property line for these lands and lands of B. Darrow McLaughlin the following two courses and distances, N 13 deg. 07' 43" E 164.01 feet to a concrete monument found; thence N 50 deg. 41' 50" E - 295.00 feet to a 3/4 inch pipe found on said right-of-way line of County Road No. 40, said pipe being a common property corner for these lands and Lands of B. Darrow McLaughlin; thence turning and running with said rightof-way line of County Road No. 40, S 39 deg. 18' 14" E - 100.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning, containing 36,000 square feet of land, be the same, more or less, as surveyed and shown on a plot prepared by Theodore B. Simpler, P.L.S. 289, June 15, 1999. BEING part of the same
lands and premises conveyed unto Lesbartus J. Tucker and Mildred E. Tucker, his wife, by deed of Fred Slabaugh and Barbara H. Slabaugh, his wife, said Deed dated July 15, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2406 at Page 327. Tax Parcel: 4-30-17.0034.06 Property Address: 14974 Redden Road, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LESBARTUS J. TUCKER, A/K/A JOSEPH TUCKER & MILDRED TUCKER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
TAX SALE By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DelaSee LEGALS—page 39
MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 ware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: TRACT NO. TWO: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Suburbs of the Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, bounded on the West by lands of John Brown, on the North by lands formerly of Margaret A. Webb and Edward M. Webb, on the East by lands of James A. and Edna Deshield and on the South by the Public Road leading from Laurel to what is known as “Big Mills”, being fifty-two and one-half (52 - 1/2) feet square, containing two thousand seven hundred and fifty-six (2,756) square feet of land, but be it the same more or less, improved by a frame, shingle roof dwelling. BEING a part of the same lands conveyed unto Patrick E. Kelley, by deed of Dorsey Wharton, by his Attorney-in-Fact, Levenia E. Wharton; and Levenia Wharton, his wife, which deed is dated June 23, 1994 and filed of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1987, Page 165. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.064.00 Property Address: 454 W. Sixth Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to the owner's right of redemption pursuant to 9 Del. C. § 8728. Also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of PATRICK E. KELLEY
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and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
TAX SALE By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of lands, lying and being in the Town of Delmar, County of Sussex, State of Delaware, described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a stake near an electric pole on the south side of Park Street, a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Alice Hearn, and thence running along a fence Southwest 5 - 1/2 degrees 153 feet to a fence post and stake in line of lands now or formerly of Robert Allen; thence turning and running Northwest 85 degrees 55 feet to a stake on the East side of an “unnamed” street; thence turning and running with said street Northwest 13 degrees 153 feet to a stake on the south side of Park Street at an intersection of said Park Street and the aforementioned “unnamed “ street; thence with the south side of Park Street Southeast 86 - 1/2 degrees 36 feet home to the place of beginning, containing 0.16 acres of land, more or less. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL that certain tract of land situate in the Town of Delmar, situated on the Southerly side of Jewell Street being four (4) feet in width and parallel to Jewell Street, and commencing at the corner of these lands and lands of Hearn, and running Westerly along the Southerly side of Jewell Street, a distance of 36 feet, more or less, to the intersection of North Memorial Drive and Jewell Street; thence running Southerly along the Easterly side of North Memorial Drive, a distance of 153 feet, more or less, to lands of Walter Hudson. BEING the same land conveyed to Dorothy Righter and Doris Jackson by deed of the Town of Delmar, dated June 30, 1982, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 1123, Page 289.
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Tax Parcel: 5-32-20.1434.00 Property Address: 110 W. Jewell Street, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 9, 2007 and also subject to the owner's right of redemption pursuant to 9 Del. C. § 8728. Also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of DOROTHY RIGHTER & DORIS JACKSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
TAX SALE By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tract Two: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Delmar, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point where the northeast corner of this lot touches a 10 foot wide driveway and the southwest corner of Lot No. 1; thence West along the south side of above-named 10 foot wide driveway 70.6 feet to Lot No. 5, being lands now or formerly of Lucille and Matthew Elzy; thence south along the east side of Lot No. 5 69.5 feet See LEGALS—page 40
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All communities, even Bethel, are facing controversy Little Western Sussex County certainly has a lot going on of late, doesAT URPHY n’t it? Seems there are a lot of unhappy people and only time will tell who Seems there are a lot of is right on some issues, although some probably can be answered right unhappy people and only away. Delmar and Blackwater, Seaford time will tell who is right on with annexation, Woodland with this some issues. tower of Babel, Laurel with Discovery and finally, unbelievably, there is a quaint, historic, shoebox of a comnew kid on the block,” this is a fine one! munity called Bethel that has now made the news. We are all in great pain, aren’t we? Change, that ugly word to some of us, is And this brings me to my point. Maybe all around and it appears Laurel’s annual it’s my opinion, but I know I will get a lot of Fourth of July event is no exception. Started support for this. The state ethics committee some 12 years ago by Janet Lee, Dale Boyce, has seen fit to look into Laurel School Board Bill Brown and several others, it is an event member Bill Otwell’s possible “conflict of that even in the hottest of times has had great interest” because he and his wife Jan are success. It appears the event will be scaled school bus contractors. Yes, Bill is a member down and it will be held at Laurel High of our baseball group and yes, Bill is one of School, subject to school board approval. the most honest, humble people around. How There are plans for a morning parade and the soon we forget that a school board position is event would start up again late in the afterfor four or five years, depending on the posinoon. Gone will be the talent and seed spittion, and the pay is zero, the headaches, ting contest, both very popular events with a many. I do not see people lining up for this long tradition as part of it. It also appears job and volunteering their time. Billy and Jan there will be a five-day carnival. have one bus, have for years, and it is a big Many of the long time volunteers such as part of their livelihood since Bill was outEd Hannigan, Don Dykes, Mike Matthews, sourced from DuPont. It’s no conflict when Mike Eline, Woody Disharoon and many you do not vote on conflicting issues. Billy others have toned down their involvement as bleeds Bulldog red and I’m wondering if the they were hopeful others would pick it up. As ethics committee received some encouragefor myself, I was very involved with the talment to do this. ent contest. It was created by the Star and Let them look into some real conflicts of there were many loyal people who gave dointerest because there are some, so I am told nations each year for awards. Right here, I daily, not someone who has his school and want to discuss one. I have learned that Dora community at heart in all he does. It is sad that today a little volunteerism means you should give up your means of earning a livSEAFOOD STEAKS ing. Go ahead, get on that bus with those PASTA PIZZA drivers, many are unsung heroes of our community too, with what they have to put up with. Calm down now, Patty me-boy. Good shall prevail!
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The Laurel Alumni Association will have its annual event March 31 — you know, a somewhat different version of the Cow Drop. This year, big things are to be going on with it, including a card and memorabilia show, and organizers are going to bring back for a fun time some of the former football teams. I sure hope Ray Whaley does not step in the plop, as he has been known to provide a little humor. For information, call Chuck Pugh at 875-4851. I continue to be impressed with the “Upward Bound” basketball program run by Laurel Wesleyan Church. The church uses the Seaford Boys and Girl’s Club for its six Saturday weekly games. It has young girls and boy basketballers enjoying their Saturday so much. Not a disparaging word from either the coach or the fans and the score is barely mentioned, but I guarantee you that some of these future high school stars will be able to look back at this as their positive start in sports. Spectators and players get a very inspirational half-time message. A few of those involved include Blair Hall, Dr. John Dykstra, Dean Conaway, Michele Thompson as coaches, ol’ reliable Bruce Smart and others as very teaching-oriented officials. Bruce can still keep up with that halfcourt run. Just joking around Bruce! This is all I am going to say on this and don’t get me wrong, there are many other fine youth programs and coaches, but for “the
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Prue has passed away. Dora was a dedicated Chamber of Commerce member and a supporter of the talent contest both monetarily and with her encouragement. She was a nice person and was well liked by everyone at the flea market in Laurel. Dora and her late husband, Sheridan, were among the regulars who stopped by the “coffee group” table to chat every Saturday and Sunday, before going to their booth, “Prue’s Tools.” Just a nice, nice person was Dora — she will be missed. It’s been a couple of months at least, since LEGALS - from Page 39 to church lot; thence along said church lot 64.8 feet to other lands now or formerly of Fred W. and Ada B. Nichols, being the abovenamed Lot No. 1; thence north along the west side of Lot No. 1 69.5 feet to the point and place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may, it being LOT NO. 3 on a plot of lots of Robert Bynum made by Harold L. Cook, Registered Land Surveyor, and filed for record in Plot book 1 at Page 407. BEING the same lands conveyed to Alex S. Nichols and Fred W. Nichols, by deed of Steven M. Nichols, intestate heir of the Estate of Ada B. Nichols, dated September 17, 1999, filed for record in the Office of
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pursuant to 9 Del. C. § 8728. Also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ALEX S. NICHOLS & FRED W. NICHOLS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/8/2tc
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Laurel Star Sports Laurel wrestlers record six pins in win over Seaford By Mike McClure The Laurel High varsity wrestling team moved to 8-5 in the Henlopen Conference and 9-5 overall with a 51-15 home win over rival Seaford (6-7) last Friday in the two teams’ final regular season dual meet. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 12-0 lead with wins in the first three matches. Laurel’s Aaron Givens (130) held a 6-2 lead over Seaford’s C.R. Wilkins at the end of the second period after the first period ended with the score knotted at 2-2. Givens went on to win the match, 12-8. Chris Cutsail (135) picked up a pair of points 18 seconds into the one minute overtime period for a 4-2 win over Seaford’s Brian Wright. Laurel’s Matt Parker (140) added a pin at 5:37 to make the score 12-0. Laurel’s Twyla Hill fires a three-pointer over Ambre Burbage and the Seaford defense during her team’s win last week. Hill scored 12 of her 15 points in the final quarter. Photo by Mike McClure
Lady Bulldogs hold on to defeat Blue Jays, 51-47 Laurel girls take sole possession of first place in South By Mike McClure The Seaford and Laurel varsity girls’ basketball teams entered last Thursday’s showdown with several things in common: both are very young, both have new head coaches, and both entered the game tied for first place in the Henlopen South with a 4-6 conference record. The one thing the two teams did not have in common entering the game is history. Seaford has won the Henlopen South ever since it moved down from the Henlopen North, but on Thursday the Bulldogs made their mark with a 51-47 win over the Blue Jays to take sole possession of first place in the South with two games left in the season. “We’re hoping we can build something special like Jim (Weardon) did at Seaford,” Laurel head coach Kevin Walmsley said after the game. “We’ve been pointing to this game for a long time because Seaford is tough.” Laurel jumped out to a 6-0 lead and went ahead, 10-5, on basket by Sharay Smith on a feed from Kenisha Wilson. Seaford’s Anitra Hughes answered with a three-pointer and teammate Ambre Burbage netted six points to keep the Jays within one point before De’Andria Farlow made a free throw to knot the score at 15-15. Laurel’s Twyla Hill ended the quarter with a three-pointer off a pass from Tomorrow Briddell for an 18-15 Bulldog lead after one quarter of play. Wilson and Burbage each had seven points in the first quarter. Tomorrow Briddell scored four points
Jon Geniesse (145) gave the Blue Jays their first victory of the night with a 10-4 win over Lineker Valladares. Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski (152) came back with a pin at 4:32 for an 18-3 Bulldog advantage. Seaford’s Yvens St. Phard (160) overcame a 5-2 deficit (after one period) and nearly recorded a third period pin before defeating C.J. Whitney, 14-9. Seaford senior Mike Wright (171) added a 10-5 win over Laurel senior Antwon Trimball to make the score 18-9. Laurel came back with three straight pins as Tony Rubino (189) recorded a pin at 4:52, David Bartee (215) won by fall at 5:24, and Jerry Henry had a pin at 2:39 to give the Bulldogs a 36-9 lead. Seaford’s Kirk Neal (103) recorded a Continued on page 43 BULLDOGSLaurel’s Matt Parker, top, recorded a pin in the 140 pound match during his team’s 51-15 win over Seaford last Friday in Laurel. Photo by David Elliott
Seaford’s Kishara Warren puts up a shot over Laurel’s Sharay Smith during last week’s game in Laurel. Smith netted 13 points in the 51-47 Laurel win. Photo by Mike McClure
and Smith added two to give Laurel a 2416 lead early in the second quarter. Farlow netted four points and Burbage added two to close the gap to two points (24-22) before Tomorrow Briddell made a pair of free throws and Smith went 1-for-2 for a 27-22 Laurel lead at the half. Wilson and Smith netted seven points apiece while Tomorrow Briddell scored all six of her first half points in the second quarter. Burbage led Seaford with 10 points and Farlow scored seven points. Continued on page 45
Shown (l to r) is the Laurel Middle School boys’ basketball team which went 7-5 during the 2006-07 season: top row: Head Coach Shawn Phillips, Lavaar Showell, Kody Gullett, Bozzy Banks, Alex Justice, team managers Desiae Williams and Briaunna Taylor; bottom Row: Joe McGinnis, Bryan Mills, Patrice Holden, and Mike Taylor.
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DRIVING BASELINE- Seaford’s Ambre Burbage looks to get past Laurel’s Tykia Briddell during last week’s game in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
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The Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) will hold 2007 spring soccer signups on the following dates: Feb. 15 from 6-8 p.m. and Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. All NYSA signups will be held at the NYSA shed at the Seaford soccer fields. The cost is $35 for the first child, $20 for the second child, and $10 for each additional child. The last time to sign up is Feb. 17. Games start April 1. Call the NYSA hotline at 629-3530 with any questions. 210 W. Market St., P.O. Box 750 Georgetown, DE 19947
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Laurel Stars of the Week
Laurel’s Tony Rubino, top, had the first of three straight Laurel pins in a home win over Seaford last week. Photo by David Elliott
Laurel wrestling continued pin at 4:52, David Bartee (215) won by fall at 5:24, and Jerry Henry had a pin at 2:39 to give the Bulldogs a 36-9 lead. Seaford’s Kirk Neal (103) recorded a pin in 47 seconds, Laurel’s Marco Hernandez (112) won by forfeit, and Laurel’s Chris Moore (119) edged Aaron Saunders, 9-7. Bulldog senior Brett Shockley capped his team’s victory with a pin at 5:22 to make the final score 51-15. Laurel fell to Lake Forest, 39-18, last
Thursday. The loss dashed the Dogs’ hopes for a berth in the state dual meet championships. Valladares (145) was edged in overtime, 6-4; Kosiorowski (152) won by decision, 8-1; and Trimball (171) fell by the score of 6-5. Tony Rubino (189) earned a narrow 5-4 win, Bartee (215) fell by the score of 6-5, and Henry recorded a pin at 2:10. Hernandez (112) won by decision, 6-2 and Shockley (125) added a win by major decision (15-2) for Laurel.
Male Athlete of the WeekBrett Shockley- Laurel Laurel senior Brett Shockley sealed the Bulldogs’ win over Seaford with a pin in the final match last Friday. Shockley also won by major decision in the 125 pound match last Thursday against Lake Forest.
Female Athlete of the WeekSharay Smith- Laurel Laurel’s Sharay Smith netted 13 points in each of her team’s two wins last week. Smith had 13 points in a 5453 win over Lake Forest on Tuesday and added 13 points and five rebounds for a 51-47 win over Seaford on Thursday.
Honorable mention- Tomorrow Briddell- Laurel; Twyla Hill- Laurel; Shannon Wilson- Delmar; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Melanie Twilley- Delmar; Paige MorrisSussex Tech; Brittany Griffin- Sussex Tech; Dexter Wise- Laurel; Trent PasswatersLaurel; Barry Bratten- Delmar; Darren Collins- Delmar; Joe Pete- Delmar; Jerry Henry- Laurel; Tony Rubino- Laurel; Josh Kosiorowski- Laurel; Kory Belle- Sussex Tech; Jacob Mitchell- Sussex Tech; Rob Wilgus- Sussex Tech; Alex Thomas- ST
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Delmar boys’ basketball team defeats Lake Forest, 63-54
Laurel’s Chris Cutsail, back, topped Seaford’s Brian Wright, 4-2 in overtime, last Friday in Laurel. Photo by David Elliott
The Delmar varsity boys’ basketball team moved to 6-11 in the Henlopen Conference and 7-13 overall with a 63-54 road win over Lake Forest last Friday. Barry Bratten netted 20 points, Justin Jones scored 19 points, and Kevin Johnson added 10 points for the Wildcats, who took a 26-22 lead into half-time and added five points to their lead in the third quarter. Delmar wraps up the season at Woodbridge on Friday.
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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young
The Bulldogs’ Dexter Wise drives and hits a lay up in the first half against the Blue Jays. Seaford’s Terry Hood tries to block the shot. Seaford won in overtime 84-78. Wise finished with 18 points for Laurel and Hood had 12 points for Seaford. Photo by Gene Bleile
Seaford boys basketball beats Bulldogs in overtime, 84-78 By Gene Bleile Yogi Berra, Hall of Fame catcher for the New York Yankees once said, “It ain’t over til it’s over,” and that was true last Friday night at the Seaford High gym. Seaford scored the first basket of the game, Laurel tied it at the final buzzer in regulation play and Seaford scored the last basket in overtime, but in between, both teams were running on extra adrenaline and rivalry motivation. Seaford’s Kyan Andrews opened the game with back to back baskets to give the Jays a quick lead, but as often as been the case lately, they couldn’t hold the lead very long. Midway through the quarter, Laurel’s Dexter Wise hit a lay up that gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the
game at 9-8. At the end of the quarter, the Bulldogs’ Trent Passwaters hit two free throws to give his team a 15-10 lead and it was beginning to look like a Seaford collapse would come back to haunt them again. But the momentum left Laurel to begin the second quarter and Seaford tied the game at 22-22, when Daniel Dorvilier hit a shot with 1:40 left to play. Just before the half, Laurel’s Head Coach Clarence Giles was hit with technical foul on the heels of a Bulldog foul. Seaford made four foul shots in a row, and then added a lay up by Josh Owens to cut Laurel’s lead to 28-26 at the half. Passwaters led the Bulldogs with seven points at the break and Andrews had eight points for the Jays.
Last week the Delmar girls’ basketball team stole the show as far as the Wildcats’ winter sports teams were concerned as they won both of their scheduled games. On Tuesday evening they defeated Smyrna 32-30. Then on Thursday they won their game with Lake Forest by the largest margin that they have outscored an opponent all year 47-26 as Shannon Wilson had the best game of her young career leading the team with 24 points. This team and its coaches should be congratulated because they have come a long way since the beginning of the season. They only have three games left on their schedule, all Division II schools, and their last home game tomorrow night (Friday) is with Woodbridge, so come out and see how much they have improved since the first of the season. The boys were one and one last week as they lost to probably the best team in Division II Tuesday night 76-62. But on Friday evening, they defeated Lake Forest. The bad news is the Delmar wrestling team had to face two of the top Division II teams in the conference and was soundly beaten. In the third quarter both teams were hot and cold, with numerous turnovers and a full court press by both teams, that saw the lead change hands three times. Passwaters opened the scoring for Laurel with a quick two points in the third and then both teams swapped baskets, until Seaford took the lead again at 40-37 on a three point jumper by Andrews. Laurel then went cold on offense and Seaford opened a 10 point lead with under two minutes left in the third, but the Bulldogs came back to life and with key baskets by Passwaters and a lay up by David Albert at the buzzer. Laurel was back and had cut Seaford’s lead to 49-47. Seaford jumped out to 67-56 lead in the fourth quarter with three minutes left in the game, but Laurel wasn’t dead yet. Passwaters, Lance Kelley, Albert and Wise led a comeback that cut the Seaford lead to 69-67 at the 12 second mark and Pass-
First it was Smyrna, the number one team in Division II who took them out by a 39-9 score, as the “Cats” were only able to win two matches, one by Joe Pete and a pin by Darren Collins. Although Justin Thomas turned in a very good performance as he lost 10-7 decision to a very good opponent. Then on Friday night at home before a good crowd, they were beaten by Lake Forest 58-10 as the same two Delmar wrestlers who won, Joe Pete and Darren Collins, notched the only two wins for the Wildcats. Joe won his match 15-0 for a major decision, and you can guess what happened in the Collins match, another pin. Alan Preston was involved in the other exciting match as he dropped a 9-7 decision to his opponent. This completes their scheduled matches for this year, but beginning tomorrow (Friday)) afternoon, the team Henlopen Conference Championship will begin over at Sussex Central High School and continue through Saturday until a champion is crowned. The following week the individual championship will also be held at Sussex Central High School. There will be more on this later. waters tied the game at the buzzer with an explosive offensive rebound. In the overtime period, Seaford and Laurel were tied at 73-73, when the Jays’ Kyan Andrews hit a jumper to give his team the final lead in the game. Jernel Ross hit a basket to bring the Bulldogs close at 81-77, but Seaford closed out the game at the foul line and finished with the win at 84-78. Passwaters led the Bulldogs with 20 points, Wise added 18 points, Kelley 14 points and Albert 10 points. Andrews led all scorers with 30 points (seven in overtime), Owens added 14 point, Terry Hood 12 points and Jermaine Purnell had eight points in the win. Laurel came back with a 67-34 win over St. Thomas More last Saturday as Wise netted 15 points, Passwaters had 11, and Cody Bristow added 10 points. Carey Shelton and Scott Hall also scored nine points apiece.
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MORNING STAR Laurel girls’ basketball continued Both teams experienced some foul trouble late in the first half. Farlow and Kishara Warren had three fouls at the half while Laurel’s Tykia Briddell, Tomorrow Briddell, Twyla Hill, and Wilson had two fouls each. Seaford came out firing in the second half as Hughes hit a pair of three-pointers on feeds from Burbage and Burbage had a steal and a basket to give the Jays a 3027 lead. Smith netted four points for a one point Bulldog lead (31-30) before Burbage connected on one of two free throws with Wilson picking up her third foul of the game. Burbage and Warren added two points for a 35-31 Seaford lead after three quarters of play. Hughes (six points) and Burbage (five points) paced Seaford while Smith had four points in the third quarter for Laurel. Wilson, Hughes, and Farlow each picked up their fourth fouls late in the quarter. Hill opened the fourth quarter with a three-pointer on a feed from Tykia Briddell to cut the deficit to one point. Burbage scored six points including a pair of baskets on give and goes from Farlow to make it 41-38. Hill came back with four points for a one point Laurel lead. Burbage made a pair of free throws to give the lead back to Seaford before Hill grabbed a rebound and went coast to coast for a 44-43 Laurel advantage. Hill made one of two foul shots following the fifth and final foul on Farlow,
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Laurel Little League signups will continue this Saturday The Laurel Little League will be holding signups at the Little League Park on Saturday Feb. 17 10 a.m.-noon The cost will be as follows: One child in the league $50, two or more children $75. Please make sure you bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate as the league is starting with new forms this year and medical coverage information. For your assistance you can sign on to the little league website (www.littleleague.org) and download the medical release form and fill it out before you arrive to sign ups. If you have any questions please call 302-875-7903. Manager and coaches letters are also due at this time. Please submit your letter of interest, volunteer application, copy of your driver’s license and $2 membership fee. The volunteer application forms will be available at signups.
Delmar girls’ basketball team earns second Henlopen Conference win The Delmar varsity girls’ basketball team earned its second straight win and third win of the season with a 47-26 victory over Lake Forest last Thursday. Delmar led, 159, at the half and used a 32-17 advantage in the second half to pull away. Shannon Wilson netted a team-high 24 points, Melanie Twilley added eight points and Katie McMahon netted seven points. Laurel’s Tomorrow Briddell looks to dribble past De’Andria Farlow and the Seaford defense during her team’s home win over Seaford. Briddell had 10 points and drew a pair of charges in the 51-47 Bulldog win. Photo by Mike McClure
who left the game with seven points and four assists. Tomorrow Briddell had a steal and bucket to up the Bulldogs’ lead to 49-43. Wilson fouled out of the game with 51 seconds left and Tykia Briddell picked up her fourth foul, but Seaford was only able to make one of four free throws. Burbage fouled out after scoring 23 points and pulling down eight rebounds,
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but the Blue Jays kept battling. Hughes hit a three-pointer (her fourth) with 19 seconds left to make the score 49-47. Tomorrow Briddell hit a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left and Seaford, playing without two of its top three scorers, made an unforced turnover with eight seconds left as Laurel hung on to win, 5147. “This is something that we’ve been looking forward to. We stressed ‘defense turns to offense’,” said Walmsley. “This is bigger than (the win over) Sussex Tech. This is a very special win for these girls.” Laurel senior Twyla Hill scored 12 of her team-high 15 points in the fourth quarter. Smith added 13 points and five re-
bounds; Wilson added nine points and nine rebounds; Tomorrow Briddell scored 10 points and drew a pair of charges; and Tykia Briddell, who reentered the game in the first quarter despite a broken tooth, scored four points and played solid defense. In addition to the contributions by Burbage and Farlow, Hughes netted 13 points and Warren had four points and 10 rebounds for Seaford. “This is a real special group of girls,” Walmsley said of his team. The first year coach also credited assistant coaches Doug Brown and Heather O’Neal with helping the young team prepare for the game.
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Raven Roundup- Sussex Tech girls’ basketball wins one of two By Mike McClure
The Bulls’ Tywaun Johnson, left, and Myron Hayes of the SDPR Piston bring the ball up the floor for their teams during a Seaford Parks and Recreation boys’ basketball game last Saturday. Photos by David Elliott
Seaford Department of Parks and Rec to hold spring sports signups Signups are taking place for the following SDPR spring sports leagues: Spring basketball- Sign up now for the SDPR spring basketball league which is open to the following age groups: 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18. The league will begin in March and run through May. The cost is $20.00. Sign up at the recreation office. Volleyball leagues- Women’s Volleyball and Co-ed Volleyball will be starting in March. Call the office to sign up a team. Men’s spring flag football league- A coach’s meeting is scheduled for March 1 at 7 p.m. at the rec office.
Seaford Christian girls rally in fourth quarter to defeat GMS The Seaford Christian Academy girls’ basketball team used a 15-5 advantage in the fourth quarter of last Tuesday’s home game to defeat Greenwood Mennonite, 40-36. Nikki Meredith’s three-pointer with 1:16 left in the game gave SCA a 37-36 lead and Julia Carr iced the game by converting three of four foul shots in the final 38 seconds. Jennifer Carr had eight points and 10 rebounds and Rebekah Cain added nine rebounds. The Eagles converted 25 of 39 foul shots to overcome a pair of six point GMS leads. Chelsea Hamilton netted 13 points and Amber Swartentruber added 11 points for the Flames. On Friday, Seaford Christian defeated Salisbury Christian, 29-21. Jennifer Carr’s layup at the seven minute mark broke a 16-16 tie and started a SCA run. Nikki Meredith closed out the quarter by connecting on eight of 10 free throws. Meredith led all scorers with 11 points, Jen Carr added six points and six rebounds, Rachel Ebling had five points and eight rebounds, and Julia Carr scored five points for SCA, which closed out the conference season at 10-0. Greenwood Mennonite bounced back with a 53-51 win over Salisbury School last Friday. Charla Benton and Amber Swartzentruber each netted 12 points for GMS, which held a 21-14 lead at the half and added points to its lead in the third.
The Sussex Tech girls’ basketball team defeated Polytech, 46-32, in a Henlopen Conference contest last Thursday before falling to Padua, 53-41, in a non-conference game last Friday. Brittany Griffin netted 16 points and Paige Morris added 12 points for the Ravens, who held a 24-13 lead at the half in Thursday’s win. Griffin scored 23 points and Sierra Laws added seven points in the loss on Friday. Raven wrestlers fall to Milford, Polytech- The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team was edged by Milford, 35-29, last Thursday. Alex Thomas (189) had a pin at 4:15; Jamar Beckett (215) picked up a 2-1 win in overtime; Chris Richards (Hwt.) won by decision, 7-1; and Evan Gillespie (103) added a win by forfeit. Sussex Tech fell to Polytech, 44-25, on Friday despite pins by Rob Wilgus (152) and Thomas (189). Beckett (215) won by major decision, Cannon (112) added an 8-4 win, and Richards (Hwt.) had a win by forfeit. Ravens net 14th win- The Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team advanced to 13-4 in the conference and 14-6 overall with an 81-57 win over Polytech last Friday. Kory Belle and Jacob Mitchell each had 18 points, Jeffone Hill netted 15 points, Kyle Furniss added 14 points, and Corey Wyatt had 10 in the Ravens’ final regular season home game. Sussex Tech visits Lake Forest on Friday in their final regular season game. Tech Skills Lacross Clinic is Feb. 19- The Sussex Technical High School lacrosse team is sponsoring a Tech Skills Lacrosse Clinic that is open to the public on Monday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will feature Delaware Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Delaware Tech head lacrosse coach John Coveleski. He will be assisted by Kyle Plumly and Ian Cassidy from Wesley College and Drew Hughes, Middletown’s head lacrosse coach. The clinic will be a fundamentals non-contact clinic with individual offensive and defensive skills. There will be live on-field drilling. Players will need crosses and equipment. Film and chalk talk are included. The clinic is open to all high school lacrosse players. The $15 clinic fee includes lunch. Walk-ons are welcome at the Sussex Tech lacrosse field. For more information contact Don Golacinski at 424-4043, evenings.
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Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club receives NFL Youth Football funding to start Mighty Mite football, cheerleading programs Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has teamed up with the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to provide youth an opportunity to participate in recreational initiatives that develop leadership skills and build teamwork. Through the NFL Youth Football Fund, a charitable foundation created by the NFL and NFLPA, the Boys and Girls Club of Seaford is one of 200 worldwide selected to receive a $3,000 grant to start the Seaford Pop Warner Mighty Mite football and cheer programs. While sports are the hook to get many youngsters into the Boys and Girls Club, they are not the only lessons learned. “Activities such as football teach character-building and leadership skills, as well as how to work with people from diverse backgrounds,” said Karen Schreiber, Community Liaison. “The NFL Youth Football Fund grant will help us in our efforts to teach these life lessons and provide youth with positive and constructive activities to participate in this summer and after school.” “We have partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America on several worthwhile initiatives over the years,” said NFL Senior Director of Youth Football Cedric Jones. “We are pleased to join them in their youth efforts while using our game of football as a positive educational resource for children.” “I’m excited about the chance to play football at my club,” said Jared West, a twoyear member of the club. The NFL Youth Football Fund (YFF) was created in 1998 by the NFL and NFLPA as a non-profit foundation to use football as a catalyst to promote positive youth development. The YFF provides youngsters with opportunities to learn the game of football, get physically fit, and stay involved in productive after-school activities with adult mentors. The YFF also has provided youth football participants with safe and accessible places to play as well as programs and initiatives that address the importance of proper coaching, academics, health and safety and life skills development. The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club has fielded Pop Warner Pee Wee and Midget football programs for the past two years. According to Pop Warner President Gary Hill, signups will be held on March 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants are encouraged to sign up early because space is limited. Screiber said the league is trying to build a relationship with the High School football program. Volunteers and coaches are also needed for the Pop Warner cheerleading and football teams. Visit popwarner.com for more information on Pop Warner football.
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Seaford Bowling Lanes Weds. AM Mixed High games and series Myron Hayes 297 Russ “Mac” MacKenzie 771 Shirley Ellis 279 Shirley Bramble 745
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Thursday Nite Mixers High games and series Kay Passwaters 283, 763 Robert Elliott 284 Bryan Covington 718
Nite Owl High games and series Brian Hill 279 Steven Martin 767
Friday Trios High games and series Ernest Ricketts 246, 696 Marcy Robbins 244, 686
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Christian Fellowship High games and series Eddie Joyner 257, 665 Nancy Crovetto 246, 662
Senior Express High games and series Carl Young 302 Chuck Laws 302 Joe Walker 839 Joeanne White 334, 835
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Friday Nite Mix-ups High games and series Jamie Hall 303, 775 Joeanne White 266 Crissie Greenwood702
Swingin Doubles High games and series Jean Johnson 274 Michelle DeShields 758 Booker DeShields 282, 797
Skate Party to be held Feb. 18 to benefit Seaford Pop Warner A Skate Party will take place at Skateworld on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and skate rental is extra. The snack bar will be open. Proceeds benefit the Seaford Pop Warner Association. For more information, contact Rhonda at 302-628-5137.
Baseball clinics to be held in Woodbridge High gym on Wednesdays Baseball clinics will be held in the Woodbridge High School gym every Wednesday in February from 7:30-9 p.m. The clinics are open to players in grades 9-12 for a fee of $5. Contact Athletic Director Derek Lofland at 337-8289 for more information.
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Seaford Christian’s Rachel Ebling looks to get past Greenwood Mennonite’s Chelsea Hamilton during last Tuesday’s game in Seaford. Ebling had four points, six rebounds, and three steals in the SCA win while Hamilton paced her team with 13 points. Photo by Mike McClure
Leading Sussex Tech’s baseball team this year will be Ron Dickerson, assistant; Tom Pegelow, head coach; and Nick Pegelow, assistant.
Sussex Tech names Tom Pegelow as new varsity baseball coach
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Tom Pegelow of Seaford has been hired as the new baseball coach at Sussex Technical High School. He coached the sport at Seaford from 1990 through 2002 before becoming assistant baseball coach at Salisbury State University. Besides achieving a state championship, Pegelow’s goals include creating opportunities beyond high school for his athletes. He plans to achieve this by exposing the players to as much tournament experience as possible. “Our practices will be intense and be conducted in a college atmosphere,” said Pegelow. “But once we all believe in our program and the philosophy of the coaches, I think great things can happen.” Pegelow will be assisted by Ron Dickerson, another wellknown Sussex County coach. Between the two, they have Tom Pegelow three state championships, 11 conference championships, and 12 divisional championships. Also lending a hand will be Pegelow’s two sons, both college baseball players. Nate, age 27, played baseball at the University of Delaware, and Nick, age 23, played at Salisbury State University and was named to the first team Academic All-American team. Leading the junior varsity Ravens will be Charles Coursey, assisted by Jack Roach. Sussex Tech begins its season on March 22 against Smyrna at home.
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Education Education briefs Del Tech class for immigrants Delaware Technical & Community College is offering a free English literacy civics class to benefit individuals for whom English is a second language. The three-month class will begin on Feb. 19 and will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The class will focus on language, citizenship, and general life skills. The instructor will enable students to understand and answer the naturalization interview questions. For details, call Nancy Castellanos at Delaware Tech, 855-5910.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATED - Delaware Kwanzaa Committee chairman Baba Kamau Ngom spoke at Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Using instruments he’s gathered from around the globe, Ngom told stories centered around the roles of African-Americans in United States history. His appearance, part of the college’s celebration of Black History Month, was a joint effort of the college and the Delaware Humanities Forum.
Watermelon experts discuss pests Forty-two growers and extension agents from across the region met via interactive TV on Jan. 11 at the Carvel Research and Education Center on the University of Delaware's Georgetown campus to develop a pest-management plan for watermelon. Participants included growers and county extension agents from New Jersey, Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia and North Carolina. “The purpose of the workshop was to bring together growers and state pesticide coordinators to identify the pest-control measures needed in order to keep watermelon growing in our area,” Susan King, the UD Cooperative Extension specialist who organized the workshop, said. King has a doctorate in entomology and is the pesticide coordinator for the state of Delaware. She is also president of the American Entomological Society. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, awarded a grant to the University of Delaware to host the regional workshop. UD is in USDA's Northeast region, which also includes Penn State and Cornell universities. Delaware ranked ninth in the United States in watermelon production in 2005, with the crop valued at more than $8 million.
The Sussex Technical High School STAR (Sussex Technical Affiliates Reinforcement Team) will meet Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. in the Criminal Justice classroom, room 851. Topic for the evening will be the school’s DSTP Saturday school. Guest speaker will be assistant principal Dr. John Demby, who is in charge of the Delaware State Testing Program at Sussex Tech. He will explain why Sussex Tech chose to have Saturday school instead of summer school and report how it is progressing. He will also explain the re-
quirements of the Delaware State Testing Program, which will be held in April for all 10th graders. The public is invited to attend the meeting. The STAR Team is Sussex Tech’s equivalent of a PTO. The team’s purpose is to support the improvement of education and to improve understanding and cooperation between home, school and community, through actions and communication. Sussex Technical High School is on County Seat Highway (U.S. 9), 4 miles west of Georgetown. For more information call 856-0961.
Preschool plans open house St. John’s Preschool, a community ministry of St. John’s United Methodist Church, will host an open house Thursday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for prospective new families. St. John’s Preschool is a state-licensed school offering preschool classes in a Christian environment for children ages 2 to 5. Registration opens to the public on Tuesday, March 6, at 8:30 a.m. For further registration information, contact preschool administrator Connie Halter at 629-2289.
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Del Tech student honored for her community service Jan. 23 was just like any other day for Delaware Tech student and Georgetown native Amanda “Mandy” Timmons — or at least it started out that way. But then came a road trip to Dover, where the lifetime resident of Sussex County received one of the biggest surprises of her life. Under the ruse that she was needed for a regular staff meeting, Timmons’ colleagues from Children & Families First lured the 22-year-old to the state capital for an entirely different reason — presentation of the Jefferson Award for community service, which they had nominated her for late last year. “The award makes you feel like you’re doing important work,” Timmons said. A second-year student in Delaware Tech’s human services program, Timmons received the honor for the commitment she’s made to Children & Families First over the last two years. In addition to volunteering at the Georgetown facility, Timmons also mentors at North Georgetown Elementary School, is an intern at the State Service Center, holds a part-time job and is a fulltime student at the Owens Campus. She also recently donated 10 inches of her bright red hair to Locks of Love, a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from longterm medical hair loss.
Timmons is on schedule to graduate in May and hopes to continue her education at Wilmington College through classes offered at the Carter Partnership Center on the Owens Campus. “Mandy is an amazingly dedicated young woman and is very committed to helping people,” said Michele Warch, one of Timmons’ instructors at Delaware Tech. “She takes initiative and is an excellent student.” The Jefferson Awards for Community Service is a nationwide program that recognizes everyday people who volunteer in extraordinary ways in their communities. The program was established in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Sen. Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard to create a community service award reminiscent of the Nobel Prize. Communities search for outstanding volunteers, who then become eligible for the national award given in June in Washington, D.C. “Mandy has been here for more than two years and she’s just a great help to all of us,” said Beverly Passwaters, facilities manager for the Georgetown location of Children & Families First. “She does anything and everything we ask of her and she’s always upbeat and pleasant. She’s just wonderful to be around and she’s extremely reliable.” Timmons’ certificate, enclosed in an exquisite glass frame, sports the official seal
School to host ‘What in the World’ The Delaware Business, Industry, Education Alliance is presenting A “What In The World?” program at Greenwood Mennonite School Thursday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program is designed to expose fifth through eighth graders to careers that require science, math or a technology background. Presenters will include representatives of the Delaware State Fire School, GeoTechnology Associates Inc., the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, SunTrust Mortgage, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the Centre Ice Rink at the Delaware State Fair, Sussex County Emergency Operations Center and the Delaware Department
of Transportation. There will also be a visiting nurse and an agriculture liaison to the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. The presenters will have with them objects that they use in their work. The students will be asked to guess what the objects are. The Delaware Business, Industry, Education Alliance is recruiting volunteers for this program in Sussex County. For additional information, contact Robin Agar, BIE Alliance, 202 Acorn Forest Drive, Felton, DE 19943, 302-284-8141, 302284-2826 (fax). She can also be reached by e-mail at robinagar@hotmail.com
Delaware Technical & Community College student Amanda Timmons, seated, was recently named a Jefferson Award winner for her community service work at Children & Families First in Georgetown. With Timmons, from left, are Children & Families First Volunteer Services Coordinator Maureen Leary, Delaware Tech instructor Michele Warch and Children & Families First Facilities Manager Beverly Passwaters.
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Frist, R-Tenn., and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., among others. Timmons is a 2002 graduate of Sussex Technical High School.
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 2, 2007, for Sussex County School Districts.
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Letters Better use of land than Discovery My recent letter to the editor (“Paving Over Paradise”) listed a great many perceived negative aspects of building Discovery Place. It prompted responses that countered with a listing of perceived benefits. This is as it should be. Citizens can read the letters and articles presenting both sides of the issue and decide for themselves whether in terms of quality of life in Sussex County, the net effect of a 500acre mega-structure like Discovery Place would be positive or negative. Unfortunately, not everyone who would be affected by the project has direct legal or political influence over those making the decisions. Hence, these letters to the editor. Paving over Sussex County in 500-acre chunks at a time represents a tendency that calls for serious and thoughtful consideration. Could that 500 acres be better used for other purposes, such as affordable, pleasant middle-class homes to accommodate the many families that are moving into the area? A few modestly sized neighborhood parks and recreation areas for the everyday use of all residents (children, youth, and adult) might be of more benefit to the community than a huge commercial sports complex like Discovery Place. Turning Laurel/Seaford into an urbanized polluted mirror of North Jersey is not progress. And it is not “inevitable.” It will happen only if we citizens, through our elected politicians, allow it. Sussex County is already a great place to live. Let’s make sure it stays that way. R. C. Landes Laurel
Politicians should respect people I was dumbfounded by Dale Dukes’ commentary on the Feb. 1 Morning Star Opinion page, which likely intentionally avoided the issue of Blackwater. It reminded me of political election debates where a politician is asked a question and goes on to talk about something completely different. Address the issue, Mr. Dukes! We aren’t yokels, so quit trying to treat us as such. Then, in his commentary, Bryant Richardson shares with us the preposterous situation about the lack of time for state representatives to review the annual budget bill prior to being required to vote on it. I did, indeed, add my name to the list of those petitioning to bring back HB 4. Do the fish really smell this bad and politicians feel that they can do whatever they want and damn those that elected them? As far as I’m concerned, we need a good housecleaning. People of the county and state, wake up. Richard T. Eger Seaford
Discovery not a disaster Congratulations to Laurel’s mayor and town council for their decision to proceed with the Discovery Project annexation. With sound planning and careful control, the disaster that the emotional opponents envision will not occur. Let us hope that town residents will
continue to take as much interest in Laurel’s problems and progress as has been focused on this one issue. In the past, the regular mayor and council meetings have usually been attended by a meager sprinkling of residents. This shameful apathy is also reflected in the many residents who are not registered or do not vote in town elections. Now that the Discovery Project controversy is subsiding somewhat, I hope the mayor and council will proceed quickly in hiring a new town manager. Many months have passed since the unfortunate departure of Laurel town manager Glenn Steckman. Despite advertising, evaluating and interviewing candidates, the position remains vacant. Perhaps the turmoil of the Discovery Project or the previous history of Laurel’s governmental friction have discouraged applicants. At least now the town council and mayor should be able to move with alacrity to fill this vacancy. Salary offers can be increased to reflect the additional funds available after the long vacancy of this position. Perhaps Mr. Steckman would reconsider if offered a multi-year contract. James Waddel Laurel
Shwed candidate for re-election I want to formalize my intention to seek re-election as mayor of Laurel. In making this announcement, I’d like to borrow a line former President Ronald Reagan used when he was running for re-election. He stated eloquently and simply, “If you think things are better now than they were four years ago - vote for me, and if you think things are worse than they were four years ago - vote for my opponent.” That is how I’d like the people of Laurel to evaluate candidates as they approach the March election. In my view, the progressive record of the current administration is evident all around us. I am proud of the teamwork that has been developed over the past year. I believe mayor and council cooperation is at an all time high. While we may have differences on some issues, after the debate we are united in what we believe is the best course of action for our town. I believe we have instilled a new sense of pride and confidence in our town and our town government. Mayor and Council have been able to perform their job better, because of an excellent, dedicated town staff, who has accepted more responsibility and challenges without the daily guidance from a town manager. They all work hard for all citizens everyday and have accomplished outstanding results. Is there room for improvement? Always! The organization that stands still is ultimately the one that gets left behind. Working together, everyone is focused on delivering quality services at the lowest cost. I am excited about the new economic possibilities that are on the horizon. I am proud of the role that Mayor and Council have played in extending the town’s boundaries to accommodate those who want to become part of the Town of Laurel. Behind this territorial expansion is a vision, which brings jobs and new revenue
to our town so that we can keep our taxes stable and service-fee-increases to a minimum. Again, I encourage you to look around our town. I believe you will see clear signs of renewal. • New development along Broad Creek. • Expansion of the Greenway Corridor along Broad Creek with acquisition of the Gromark property. • Newly expended Town Library. • Homeowners remodeling; builders constructing new homes. • Increasing property values reflected in sales prices of town surplus property. • Steady progress in improvements to the town’s aging infrastructure. • A new wastewater treatment plant will be coming on line soon. • $1.1-million state grant to replace aging water valves in the town’s water distribution system. • A new business opening on Market Street. • Renovated Town Train Station exterior; cooperative effort with the state to complete renovations to the interior. • Laurel High School students, teachers, and administrators achieving a “Superior School” rating as determined by the Delaware Dept. of Education. • A “Community Policing” initiative led by new Police Chief Jamie Wilson to improve public safety and strengthen relationships between officers and citizens. The examples cited are signs of a vibrant community with a rich, proud history and the prospect of a bright new future. I ask for your vote on March 22. I’d like more time to work with my colleagues on the town council and town staff to build on the excellent progress made during the past few years. John J. Shwed Mayor Town of Laurel
Wright also running for seat I have been asked if I will seek re-election. After much consideration the answer is yes. That answer seems simple; however, that is not always the case. I have asked myself the following. Have I made a difference while I have been in office these last four years? I have been honored to serve as council president two years. Some may see this to be a seat of power, to those I will remind them, the only power we ever have is what is given to us by others. In other words, those who trust we will not abuse nor use the office other than to bring dignity and leadership to the chair. I hope I have done this. I have served on the Budget Committee, Annexation Committee, chaired the Front-Footage Committee and chaired the Personal Committee. I have learned many things while serving on these committees. In these four years I ask you: Have we had Vision, Strategy and Action? Do we add to the problem or accept there just is no way to do it? This council has not. We have come together to find solutions. The 4th, 5th and 6th Street water upgrades have addressed long-neglected wa-
ter pressure issues that may have resulted in public safety failures and the loss of life. We have a new Scada system to monitor our water wells to prevent loss of water pressure that had plagued the town in the past. We have received a $4.9 million grant to assist in upgrading our 40-year-old failing wastewater treatment plant. We will have a $9.3 million state-of-the-art BioLack System that will come on line in April. The town received a $1 million grant to address isolation valves. The town has a very dedicated staff that put in many hours to address the citizens’ needs. Whether it is Public Works dealing with a water leak, a code enforcement question, or office staff dealing with any number of issues, they do a professional and courteous job. We will soon have a new town manager on staff and are now in the process of finding the right one for Laurel. The Laurel Police Department has been long over due maintenance and upgrades. Old children’s desks have been replaced with a squad room. New police vehicles replaced our once old-used squad cars. We have a new police chief and have gone from 10 officers to slots for 14. Our Police Department now has a professional look. We have joined the State Police Pension Plan in an effort to enhance our ability to attract and retain officers. There are still issues that need to be addressed; however this has been an encouragement to the department. Wilson and Front Street have had extensive repairs and upgrades. Laurel, through well-planned growth that follows our town’s 2004 Comprehensive Plan, is experiencing a revitalization and growth not seen since the 1800 when Laurel was one of the most prosperous towns in Delaware. With this growth comes much responsibility and accountability. I feel we have made the right decisions based on fact, not fiction. Laurel’s River Park now has new playground equipment and will soon have a boat ramp and parking lot with more lighting that will enhance a beautiful area and encourage use by the public. Has Laurel improved in the last four years? We still have many challenges to address. It is not about one person, it is about a team. I am asking for your support in the coming election. Let’s let Laurel fly. If not for the visions we have, what are we? Terry Wright Laurel Town Councilwoman Ward Four
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Ash Wednesday stirs up Doing the Towns Together memories of Mom’s sewing LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie Trivits . 875-3672
February is undoubtedly one of the busiest months of the year, yet many of us don’t give much thought to that basic fact. This is the month of presidents, with Abraham Lincoln and George Washington having been born on the 12th and 22nd, respectively. What with our busy lifestyles causing a combination of these two dates into one, and the celebration of President’s Day on Feb. 19, we have tendency to actually forget who was born when and the important role each played in this nation of ours. On Feb. 19, schools will be closed and government and many other businesses will shut down for one day, thus giving the working people a three-day weekend. And, that will be the uppermost thought in the minds of many people rather than what either Lincoln or Washington did for our nation. As the first president of the United States, George Washington had his hands full of problems. As a president involved with the Civil War, Lincoln undoubtedly wondered at times why he ever agreed to even run for the presidency. In these days of 2007, I dare say most of those who have an extra day off from work could care less about whose birthday we are honoring and concentrate more on where they will shop or what they will do on this extra day off from work. How many of us know that the anniversary of the Constitution was on Feb. 5 and that the Chinese New Year will be observed on the 18th? The whole world knows that the 14th is Valentine’s Day, a huge moneymaker for many firms and businesses that have been advertising for the past month. On a somber note, Christians will observe Ash Wednesday on the 21st and gather in churches across the land to attend their specific house of worship as the period of Lent begins. I associate Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent with memories of my mother. Invariably, as we ate our meatless meal at dinner that night, she would ask my two sisters and me what type of Easter outfit we wanted. With four young children, my mother was excellent in her ability to stretch my dad’s post-Depression railroad paycheck so that we each had a new outfit on Easter Sunday. This was no small task and it
Moments with Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton wasn’t until we were much older that we became aware of how much scrimping, saving and stretching of the dollar she and Dad actually did. Those were the days of paying cash; credit cards were unheard of. Charge accounts were something that weren’t even considered by the average family. Either you paid cash or did without. Buying what you actually needed was the important factor, not buying what you wanted because it was fashionable or what the neighbors had. My mother would make several trips “in town” to purchase fabric for dresses for her three daughters. Then her sewing machine would hum with a special tone as she created our individual special outfits. That old treadle Singer sewing machine sat in front of the dining room window, piled high with the fabric for the three dresses. Every evening you could hear the hum of the treadle as she put the pattern pieces together. The sewing machine didn’t have any of the fancy stitches that my own electric machine has in the year 2007. She used leg power to make the needle go through the fabric, not electricity such as mine requires. If the house was without current because of a bad storm, she could still pedal away. Totally unlike my fancy machine that requires electricity. By the day before Easter, we three Campbell girls would be resplendent in our new frocks, complete with hats, purses, gloves, socks and coats to match our dresses. It wasn’t until years later that we began to appreciate all that went into the making and assembling of those outfits. So it is that on Ash Wednesday that I not only think of the solemnity of this special day, but I also give considerable thought to the old saying, “The hand that rocks the cradle (or makes the old treadle sewing machine purr) is the hand that rules the world.”
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For those of you who enjoy the tasty pizzas and sandwiches from The Brothers in Laurel Square shopping center, it is of interest to note that one of “the brothers” became a new dad last week. To Maria and Franco Ambrosino a daughter, Luca, was born at 8 a.m. on Feb. 6, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Our congratulations to the parents, family and new uncle! Sarah Wootten was the guest of honor at a lovely baby shower on Feb. 3 at the home of Karen Pugh. The shower was hosted by Sarah’s Aunt Peggy Mitchell, Karen Pugh (Sarah’s mother’s best friend) and Mary Ann Fasold (best friend of Sarah’s grandmother, Alycann Mitchell). Over 30 dear family members, friends and co-workers attended. Several very unique games were played prior to the gift opening and a delicious array of food was served, prepared by the three hostesses. A co-worker of Sarah’s mom (Joanne Hearn) baked and decorated an awesome cake to celebrate this very special occasion. Sarah and Matthew McDorman are expecting their son in March 2007. Sarah was also the guest of honor at a surprise baby shower luncheon given by her employer, Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, on Thursday, Feb. 8, at Woodburn, the governor’s home in Dover. Many of Sarah’s coworkers attended and enjoyed a delicious luncheon. Sarah received many lovely gifts and her mother says, “It was a lovely affair.” Milton “Mitch” Mitchell, formerly of Laurel, has certainly had a busy January and February! Mitch began his “winter tour” staying with his daughter, Holly Mitchell-Spaun, and family in King, N.C. Mitch then traveled to the Eastern Shore and stayed with his daughter, Peggy Mitchell, and family; his sister, Amanda Morris, and family in Federalsburg, Md.; his daughter, Nancy Phillips, and family in Salisbury Md.; and his daughter, Kathy Wootten, and family in Laurel. While in Laurel, Mitch celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 4, with all his family members. Mitch (and others) enjoyed good old Eastern Shore fried chicken and many other of his favorites.
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On Friday, Feb. 9, he took off again with his son, Bill, for Florida. This “road trip” will include visiting his youngest daughter ,Laura Lee Whaley, and family, near Orlando; staying at Walt Disney World and enjoying the warm weather. Mitch will end his vacation and return home to Axton, Va., the third week of February. Jason Munoz celebrated his 23rd birthday on Sunday, Feb.11, with a family dinner at his home. The dinner was hosted by his parents, Barry and Susan Munoz. We express our deepest sympathy to Richard Stone on the loss of his sister, Mary Elizabeth Mangus, and sympathy to the family and friends of Margaret Wainwright Turnbull, Marjorie Hudson, Dallas R. Riddle, William Huffman, Peggy A. Eskridge, Leonard Earl McCutchen, Sr., Geraldine Messick LeCompte, Ralph Spitzer and Flossie Shockley. We continue with prayers for those who are ill: Jean Henry, Marie Adams, Ralph Baker, Richard Cordrey, Lily Brittingham, Steve Trivits, Loretta Dykes, Blanche Elliott, Kelly Griffith, Hattie Puckham, Terry Layton, Frank Waller and Jeanie Kelley. Happy February birthday wishes to Fred Sullivan and Mabel O‚Neal on Feb. 17; Carol Layton, Feb. 19; Dee Keller and Sarah Slatcher, Feb. 22. Special happy birthday wishes to Edna Studley on Feb. 20, with love from her family and friends. And traveling on down to sunny, Tampa, Fla., here are Valentine’s Day birthday greetings to Mark Elliott from all of his family and friends up here in Delaware. The Laurel New Century Club met at the Bonanza in Delmar on Feb. 6. Maxine Ungerbuehler presented her “Life of Hats” skit with great enthusiasm and humor. Any lady who is interested and wants to learn more of what this club is about, is invited to come for lunch the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Dianne Thompson, president, at 875-5126. See you in the Stars.
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Opinion Are you ready for snow storm like the one in 1979? Snow. Now that’s something with which I’m familiar. I loved RYANT ICHARDSON building snow forts and playing in the snow as a child. And I still love I’m not saying to rush to see the snow change a dull winout and buy a superter landscape into a sparkling field of white. sized snow shovel, but I received a call on Monday a little extra bread and from Virginia Short. Most people in Seaford know her because of her milk on hand may be a five decades of service with the good idea. Seaford Blades Associated Charities. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, according to the Mrs. Short called to let me know that latest long-range forecast, flurries, or snow this Sunday will be a special anniversary showers are predicted. of the Blizzard of 1979. She remembers I’m not saying to rush out and buy a suthe day and the date clearly, because her per-sized snow shovel, but a little extra mother was buried on that day, just before bread and milk on hand may be a good the blizzard’s full fury was felt. idea. She also remembers that the forecast for Sunday night into Monday was for Next, a little bit about love and marsnow flurries. A light snow fell throughout riage. After all, Valentine’s Day was yesthe day on Sunday and when most people terday. retired for the evening, they had no idea The Star received a call on Monday they would be waking up to a heavy blanabout a couple celebrating their 74th wedket of snow the next morning. I searched the Internet to try to find out ding anniversary. George and Rhea Walston of Seaford just how much snow accumulated that day, were married on February 12, 1933. but could not find information specific to George was born October 1, 1912 and this area. If I remember correctly, the total Rhea on September 8, 1915. was more that two feet. George said the couple moved to the Some flurries! Seaford area about 20 years ago from That was Sunday, Feb. 18, 1979. This
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Middletown, N.Y. About 13 months ago Rhea became a resident of the Country Rest Home in Greenwood. Congratulations to the couple. Too bad they don’t live in Bridgeville. The Bridgeville Post Office is in search of the longest married couple in Bridgeville to be part of the Post Office’s new stamp celebration entitled With Love & Kisses. (More details on page 21.) Next year, I’d like the Star to come up with a Valentine’s Day promotion similar to that being held in Bridgeville. I’d like to know how many couples have been married 60 years or more and hopefully learn about their secrets for success. And, did any chose Valentine’s Day for their wedding date?
I know one couple that did. Stan and Dawn Towers of Seaford were married on Valentine’s Day 20 years ago. One a personal note: my youngest son, Daniel, was married to Cassie Kraemer on January 12 of this year. Of special interest was that they chose this date without knowing that this was the date on which Daniel’s maternal grandparents were married several decades ago. There’s still time to register for the town elections. As Lynn Parks noted in an article in the Star two weeks ago, the number of registered voters is pitiful in most communities. If you are not registered, you can’t vote. If you don’t vote, don’t complain when decision are made.
STAR UPDATES McCrone Engineering involved in study for new senior center By Lynn R. Parks McCrone Engineering, Salisbury, Md., is conducting a study to make sure that a parcel in the city of Seaford’s Ross Business Park can accommodate a senior housing project and a new senior center. The city is sharing the cost of the study with Better Homes of Seaford, which is planning the housing project. The city’s share of the cost is $3,100. The study will determine whether the 20 acres can accommodate New Hampton Circle, the housing development, and a Senior Life Enhancement Center. Better Homes already has senior housing near the business park, on Virginia Avenue. City manager Dolores Slatcher told the city council that the city wants to make sure that the site can accommodate both projects before it pursues subdivision of the property. The city had considered building a combination senior center and parks and recreation facility at the site of the current parks and rec building, on Virginia Avenue. But that parcel of land proved to be too small to accommodate the storm-water management pond that would be required by the building and the parking lot. See related story, page 16
Lawrence property on track to become part of City of Seaford By Lynn R. Parks Lawrence is on track to become part of the city of Seaford. The city council on Tuesday voted to accept a report recommending that annexation of the dilapidated 19th-century house and the 5 acres on which it sits be allowed to move forward. At its Feb. 27 meeting, the city council will set a date for a public hearing on the annexation. Following that public hearing, the city will put the annexation to public vote. Lawrence is one of only two examples of Greek revival architecture in the state and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is for sale for $995,000. Its owners, Gary and Joy Hill, have requested that the property be zoned for light commercial development. The property is slowly being surrounded by development: the Herring Run Professional Park is going in to the north and Lawrence Crossing, a 355-unit condo and townhouse, is planned for 56 acres around the property. The Hills have said that they are looking for a buyer who is interested in renovating the house. The Seaford Historical Society is mounting an effort to save the house. Historical society president Jerry Chapman said last week that he is checking with a home moving company to see if it is feasible to move the structure to the Ross Plantation.
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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday
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Tides Sunday
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Milford 29/13 Greenwood 29/14
Lewes 30/15
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The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon is farthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur. When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.
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Day High Low High Low Thurs. 12:08 p 6:05 a —- 6:58 p Fri. 12:24 a 6:58 a 12:57 p 7:44 p Sat. 1:14 a 7:50 a 1:43 p 8:28 p Sun. 2:03 a 8:40 a 2:28 p 9:12 p Mon. 2:51 a 9:31 a 3:13 p 9:56 p Tues. 3:39 a 10:23 a 3:59 p 10:42 p Wed. 4:28 a 11:17 a 4:46 p 11:29 p
Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursday’s weather. High Low Temperatures are Thursday’s highs Day and Thursday night’s lows. Thurs. 2:49 a 8:58 a Fri. 3:43 a 9:51 a Sat. 4:33 a 10:43 a Sun. 5:22 a 11:33 a Mon. 6:10 a 12:05 a Tues. 6:58 a 12:49 a Wed. 7:47 a 1:35 a
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Blades 32/15
Georgetown 28/15 Concord 32/15 Laurel 33/15 Delmar 34/14
Millsboro 28/15
Low 8:20 a 9:13 a 10:05 a 10:55 a 11:46 a 12:11 a 12:57 a
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SEAFORD 32/15
High 2:11 a 3:05 a 3:55 a 4:44 a 5:32 a 6:20 a 7:09 a
Bethany Beach 29/17 Fenwick Island 31/15
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Day High Low High Thurs. 5:41 a 12:01 p 5:53 p Fri. 6:30 a 12:47 p 6:43 p Sat. 7:17 a 12:46 a 7:33 p Sun. 8:04 a 1:36 a 8:22 p Mon. 8:50 a 2:27 a 9:11 p Tues. 9:37 a 3:19 a 10:00 p Wed. 10:24 a 4:13 a 10:52 p
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