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News ViVa Las Vegas - Donations are rolling in to make this year’s auction a winning night. Page 2 history - The Art Gallery at Del Tech is hosting a unique exhibit in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Page 3 centenarian - Dwight Warnick of Greenwood celebrates his 100th birthday. Page 9 Women’s Day - Cynthia Foxwell Parker, AuD and Waveline T. Starnes, Ed.D will be honored at the Women’s Day Celebration. Page 10 WooDbriDge - Learning-Focused model now part of Woodbridge curriculum. Page 5 high tech - A new magnetic resonance imaging system is in place at Nanticoke Hospital. Page 11 easter seaLs - Dinner, auction and food sale will raise money for Easter Seals. Page 12
Sports
Victory anD DeFeat - Josh Smith celebrates his pin, which gave the blue Jays a 36-30 win and a third seed in the state dual meet. Unfortunately, Seaford was disqualified from the tournament. Page 24. Photo by Mike McClure
DecaDes oF serVice - Seaford Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual banquet to recognize the exceptional efforts of its volunteers. Above are 25-year members: Wayne Rigby, Ken Tull, Craig Walls, Earl Conaway, Wayne Truitt, John botdorf, Jehu Warrington, barry Calhoun, Jim Mitchell, Don Tull (seated), Rhea Shannon, Spuck bennett (seated), Mike Vincent, Doug butler, Randy O’bier, Wesley Short (seated), byron Taylor, Steve Lankford, bill bennett, Dan Short, Mark O’bier, blake Chaffinch, Tom Lecates, Ron Marvel, ben Patterson, Rick Stewart. More photos on pages 44 and 45. Photo by Chuck Snyder.
stars - A pair of Seaford wrestlers, a Seaford boys’ basketball player, and a Woodbridge track athlete are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 27
Woodland Ferry remains down By Lynn R. Parks
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The cost for repairs to the brand new Woodland Ferry are being paid by the shipbuilder. Tina Shockley, spokeswoman for the Delaware Department of Transportation, said that repairs to the hydraulics and to the thruster on the Tina Fallon, as well as to the boat’s ramps, are covered by a warranty provided by Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. in Salisbury, Md., which built the six-car ferry. The ferry was taken out of operation in late December, after running for about six weeks. Shockley expects the vessel to be back in service within a month. But even then, she said, all will not be shipshape. The ferry’s ramps will still need repair. “While the vessel is operating we will be gathering supplies to make repairs to the ramps,” Shockley said. After the materials are found, those Continued to page four
Work is continuing at Woodland to get the Tina Fallon back into service. Photo by Allan Johnson
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MORNING STAR • febRuARy 19 - 25, 2009
‘Viva Las Vegas’ donations are pouring in Nanticoke Health Services is holding their Annual Dinner/Auction Saturday, April 4, at Heritage Shores Club, Bridgeville. With the theme of “Viva Las Vegas,” donations are rolling in to make this year’s auction a winning night for the hospital and the community. One donation already received includes a catered five-course dinner from Seaford Golf and Country Club executive chef, Mark Krantz, and served by general manager, Ms. Pattie Kretchmer. The fivecourse dinner for four will be served at the winner’s home or at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. There are many other items available from gift certificates donated by local businesses, Williamsburg timeshare packages, jewelry, and golf lessons. Winnings from the evening will be used to benefit Women’s Health/Digital Mammography Services at Nanticoke Memorial. Last year’s annual auction event drew a record crowd and raised over $94,000. Presenting sponsor for the April 4 Nan-
ticoke Dinner/Auction is Delaware National Bank, and the Community Partner is Nemours Health and Prevention Services. Tickets are available for $75 per person. Sponsorship packages are available. For further information contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, ext. 2404.
Pattie Kretchmer, Seaford Golf and Country Club general manager, and executive chef Mark Krantz show off one of the delicious creations that could be made and served to the lucky person with the winning bid at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Dinner/Auction.
“Thanks to Clara, I got up on my feet again after surgery.”
—Bonnie Donoho, Seaford
After having surgery to replace both knees, most people would think twice before attempting to walk for the first time. But at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Bonnie Donoho discovered the kind of calming reassurance that got her back on her feet— one day after surgery. With Physical Therapy Assistant Clara Dewey’s help, Bonnie really believed her first steps would go well. And they did! It’s one more example of how, for the staff at Nanticoke, the desire to make a difference benefits every patient every day.
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DTCC exhibit features Lincoln memorabilia
The Art Gallery at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown is hosting a unique exhibit in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. “The Lincoln Collection” features approximately 20 framed, facsimile (digital) reproductions of original materials on loan from the Lincoln Collection in the Special Collections Department of the University of Delaware Library. The Art Gallery at the Owens Campus is located in the Arts & Science Center, in the lobby of the theatre. The exhibit will be available for viewing by the public free of charge until the end of February, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The University’s collection houses a wide variety of books, original manuscripts, documents, artwork and artifacts which relate to the life and career of Lincoln, the country’s 16th president. As part of the nationwide bicentennial celebration, the exhibit at Delaware Tech includes a portrait of Lincoln by famed photographer Andrew Hessler, dated 1860; correspondence from Delaware officials to Lincoln regarding a wounded Union veteran from the state; a signed copy of the “Emancipation Proclamation;” the Thirteenth Amendment, signed by Lincoln; a Ford’s Theatre playbill for the night Lincoln was shot; photographs of the execution of the four conspirators; several Currier & Ives works relating to the assassination and passing of the president, a portrait photograph of Lincoln taken two months prior to his death, and other pieces. The exhibit is presented by Delaware Tech and the Delaware Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
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MORNING STAR • febRuARy 19 - 25, 2009
Habitat dedicating 14th home in Concord Village Kevin Gilmore, executive director of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, announces that the latest home built by Habitat in Concord Village, Seaford, will be dedicated on Saturday, Feb. 21. The new Brightwell family home, located at 24711 Rosalyn Drive, is the 14th Habitat for Humanity home to be built in the community.
The dedication program, which will start at 9 a.m., will be hosted by Habitat for Humanity and the Bay Shore Community Church. The schedule will include a blessing of the home and light refreshments. The Brightwell home was sponsored by the Bay Shore Community Church that provided the money, volunteers and con-
Woodland Ferry on disabled list Continued from page one
repairs will take another two to three weeks, she said, during which time the ferry will again be out of commission. Shockley said that the ferry’s uniqueness makes repairs to it more time-consuming than they would be if it was an ordinary boat. “It is important to realize that this vessel is unique and was custom-made, therefore diagnosing problems, making repairs, finding technicians to make repairs and finding parts are more specialized, difficult and
Museum featuring lincoln includes talks on saturday
The Seaford Historical Society is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln with an extensive collection of Lincoln memorabilia in the Seaford Museum. This collection was amassed by the late Marguerite and Nick Silverson and donated by them to the Seaford Historical Society. The exhibit is located in the vault and the corridor in the Museum and was arranged by Betty and Earl Tull and Jane Webb. Another highlight of the Lincoln celebration is a program on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Webb Room at the Museum from 1 to 4 p.m. Karl Haller, renowned lecturer, will deliver two presentations, at 2 and 3 p.m. His topics are “Secrets of the Success of the Gettysburg Address” and “Locations in Sussex County that were significant during the Civil War.” Two of the places are in Seaford. Haller is originally from northern New Jersey but has been a practicing attorney in Georgetown for 38 years. His appearance was arranged by Jim Bowden of the
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unfortunately, time-consuming,” she said. Shockley added that the state has been frustrated by the long repair time, and by the fact that the new ferry needed repairs at all. “DelDOT is as disappointed and frustrated as the public is at not being able to provide ferry service across the Nanticoke,” she said. “We are doing everything in our power to make timely repairs to return the vessel to service.” No one from Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. returned a request for comment.
Georgetown Historical Society. The Lincoln exhibit has been augmented with an issue of the Saturday, April 15, 1865 New York Herald announcing the death of President Lincoln. It is made available to the SHS by member Jim Blackwell but is the possession of his cousin, Diane Blackwell, a new resident of Seaford. The Lincoln exhibit consists of numerous busts, woodcarvings, statues, mugs, flags, book and photographs. One plaque “Strange But True” outlines the similarities in the lives of Lincoln and President Kennedy. Another unusual compilation is a listing of the failures of Lincoln leading up to his winning the highest office in our country. Haller started his Lincoln presentations after many requests by friends and associates because he is the same height and weight that Lincoln was at the time of his inauguration in March 1861. Haller has done more than 50 such lectures starting in 1980. The Seaford Museum is located at 203 High St. in downtown Seaford. It is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. For further information call the SHS office at 628-9828.
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national and is a Christian-based organization. Since 1991, through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Sussex County Habitat has built 38 homes in Sussex County. With the addition of the Brightwell Family, those numbers go to 39 homes, housing 61 adults and 109 children.
ElECtion dEadlinEs seaford City Council
Two city council seats will be decided in city of Seaford elections set for April 18. The seats are currently held by Grace Peterson and William Bennett. Both have filed for reelection. Terms are for three years. Deadline to file as a candidate is March 20 at 5 p.m. Deadline to register to vote in the election is also March 20 at 5 p.m. Residents of the city have to be registered with city hall in order to cast a ballot. For more information, call city hall, 629-9173.
seaford, Woodbridge school boards
The filing deadline for the Seaford School Board election is Friday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 12. There is one seat open for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2009. The American Association of University Women will hold a School Board Candidate Forum on Wednesday, April 29, if more than one candidate is on the ballot. A seat is also open in the Woodbridge School District. The opening is for a member-at-large, a five-year term. Candidate filing forms are available in person, by mail or by fax from the Sussex County Department of Elections, 119 N. Race St., Georgetown, DE 19947. The telephone number is 856-5367.
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Learning-Focused model now part of Woodbridge curriculum By Cathy Shufelt “Any new initiative comes with new work,” commented Dr. David Santore, Supervisor of Instruction for the Woodbridge School District, as he presented the Learning-Focused Instruction Model to members of the Woodbridge Board of Education during the board’s February meeting. The Learning-Focused model is research based and uses the five factors that research has shown most improve student achievement to help teachers and administrators provide practical applications for everyday and long term use. The five factors are: Extended thinking skills, summarizing, vocabulary in context, advance organization, and non-verbal representations. Based on state standards for education, each new “unit” of instruction begins with previewing the material, “acquisition lessons” in which students learn new material, “extended thinking lessons” in which students then apply what they just learned, and “culminating assessments” in which the students then apply their new knowledge and skills to demonstrate how they will use them in an everyday or “real” context. Students will work in “collaborative pairs” as well as using a variety of graphic materials to help them acquire new infor-
mation and skills. Dr. Santore told board members that teachers at Phillis Wheatley Middle School began using this new instructional model last year, and the high school has begun this year. He said that teachers are doing a wonderful job of incorporating the LearningFocused model into the district’s curriculum, and that “we (administrators and teachers) believe the program is drastically improving education at Woodbridge.” How effective this new model is will show in student test scores as well as their grades. The cost for the district for the second year of this program will be approximately $55,000- 65,000 and will be paid for, at least in part, by a School Improvement Grant. The district is also looking for other grant monies to help cover the cost of the new program. Woodbridge Board of Education President Paul Breeding, told Dr. Santore and teachers attending the meeting that “the board is always looking for ways the district can improve the education offered by Woodbridge,” and thanked Dr. Santore and the staff of the Woodbridge School District for their hard work and dedication. Brian Bassett, Supervisor of Administrative Services, presented the district’s new “double run” bus schedule proposal
for the school board’s approval. The state is removing a bus they provided on a temporary basis at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. Buses have become more crowded as student enrollment has increased, and some students are getting on the bus at 6:15 a.m. with some routes being between an hour and an hour and a half in length each way, which concerns both parents and school administrators. To address the overcrowding and long rides the district has sought to create seven new bus routes that will be the equivalent of the district gaining 41 school buses for the 2009-2010 school year. The increase in buses is hoped to keep the ride time under one hour each way, and will address overcrowding and poor behavior on buses. The new routes will not cost the district additional funds because the state is covering any additional costs. Parents will be notified of any and all changes as soon as possible. In reviewing the district’s budget, Dr. Kevin Carson, Superintendent of the Woodbridge School District, reported that costs to the district for the Choice Program have decreased steadily over the last four years. In 2006 costs for the program were in excess of $165,000 and in 2009 costs are
down to $108,000. Choice programs allow students living in districts outside of Woodbridge to apply to attend a Woodbridge school, or allows a student in Woodbridge to attend another school of their choice. In his memo to school board members, Dr. Carson stated, “As you can see, there has been a significant reduction in our local fund expenditures for the Choice Program over the last four years. The net reduction is approximately 35%, coupled with our 50% reduction in high school drop-out rate over the past two years, I believe speaks volumes about the quality of work being done by our teachers, staff, and the commitment by the Board to improve the quality of services in our district.” Residents interested in becoming a member of the Woodbridge Board of Education must submit a Candidate Filing Form to the Department of Elections for Sussex County no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009. The district has one Member-At-Large seat to fill. The Delmar, Laurel, and Seaford School Districts are also seeking board members. All terms begin July 1, 2009. For more information contact the Department of Elections for Sussex County at 302-8565367.
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MORNING STAR • febRuARy 19 - 25, 2009
Business Hamilton appointed chair
Karen Hamilton, broker/realtor at Callaway, Farnell and Moore in Seaford, has been appointed the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) Education Committee chair for 2009. The Education Committee is responsible for providing continuing education to Sussex County realtors, developing and implementing online and personal Hamilton enhancement classes, and monitoring and evaluating all of the classes that are held. To reach Karen, call 629-9423.
T.S. Smith & Sons to move
T.S. Smith & Sons Inc., a Bridgeville landmark since 1907, will move its retail operation and expand, adding a small petting zoo. It’s a short move that will get the store out onto Route 13 and closer to the changes taking place at the Route 404 intersection. The store, which sells apples, farm produce and other agricultural related items, is making the move to get closer to its customer base and more into the flow of traffic, said owner Tom Smith, during a Tuesday, Jan. 27, Sussex County Council public hearing. Council voted 5-0 to approve a conditional use for a one-acre parcel off the northbound lane of Route 13, southwest of Fawn Road and north of Redden Road to allow space for the new farm market. Council also voted to allow Smith to expand the size of two signs for the store from 32 square feet, as recommended by Planning and Zoning, up to 64 square feet.
Home Team top agents
Frank Parks and Rob Harman, coowners and Brokers of Home Team Realty are proud to announce the Top Producing Agents and Top Listing Agents for December and January.
December and January Top Producers were The Dream Team (Keri Simpler, Dave Todd, Ryan and Jenn Horne and Bryan White), Top Listing agent for December and January was Rick Bennett. Congratulations to the Dream Team and Rick Bennett.
Crop Insurance funds disbursed
Delaware farmers recently received their Delaware Crop Insurance Cost Share Program payments for 2008. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) administers the program, which was funded for 2008 crops at $750,000. The funding was increased 25 percent from the 2007 crop year. The program is designed to pay up to 30 percent of the farmer paid premium for crop insurance, up to a maximum of $3 per acre. If total calculated benefits exceed available funding, payments are prorated. For 2008, payments were prorated at 97.88 percent, making the maximum payment approximately $2.93 per acre. The cost share program helps Delaware farmers obtain higher levels of crop insurance coverage. Better coverage has been very important the last several years with droughts affecting production. To date, over $12.6 million has been paid to Delaware farmers through crop insurance indemnities for 2008 crops. This follows over $17.4 million in indemnities for 2007 crops, a record for Delaware
Wilmington Trust reports earnings
Wilmington Trust Corporation reported a loss for the 2008 fourth quarter of $68.5 million, or $1.02 per share. The two primary factors that affected fourth quarter results were: sharp declines in the carrying value of some of the securities in the investment portfolio, and the determination that, under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), these declines were other-than-temporary. This required the company to record $98.4 million of securities losses. On an after-tax basis, these losses reduced fourth quarter net income by $62.4 million, or $0.91 per share. “Compared to the year-ago fourth quar-
Congratulations to Tara Dill of Laurel
REALTORS ACHIEVE BROKER STATUS - Frank Parks and Rob Harman, brokers and owners of Home Team Realty, announce that Bobby Nibblett, Mike Procino, Trina and Rodney Joyner, Ray Adkins, Holly Cooper and Rick Bennett are now associate brokers. To achieve this status, a realtor must be licensed for five years and have exceeded 30 sales. They must also complete a 99 hour broker training class and pass the national and state exams. To reach Home Team Realty, call 629-7711 or visit www.4HTR.com.
ter, loan balances were 15% higher, on average, and advisory revenue increased 6%, but extremely challenging economic conditions and volatile financial markets negated the positive aspects of our fourth quarter results,” said Ted T. Cecala, Wilm-
ington Trust chairman and chief executive officer. For the 2008 full year, the company reported a loss of $23.6 million, or $0.36 per share. For more information, visit www. wilmingtontrust.com.
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4-H annual leader forum recognizes top volunteers As volunteers across the nation become engaged in a renewed effort to serve their communities, more than 120 Delaware 4-H adult volunteers, junior leaders and staff continued a long tradition of honing their volunteer skills by attending the annual Delaware 4-H Leader Forum, held Saturday, Jan. 24 at Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown. The Forum was sponsored by Monsanto, Allen Family Foods and Nemours Health and Prevention Services. The day-long event, which offers curriculum-based seminars, fellowship and creative exchange has long been a highlight in the Delaware 4-H volunteer’s calendar. New and established leaders chose from a menu of more than 20 topics including. Armed with new information, these enthusiastic 4-H volunteers will share their talents and new knowledge with teen leaders and youth ages 5-19 in neighborhood clubs, after school programs, classrooms and summer camps. Ernesto López, 4-H extension specialist and volunteer coordinator, was pleased with the large turnout and new faces that signed up to volunteer. In addition to continuing volunteer education, the forum provides a venue
Rita Lofland of Greenwood has been active in 4-H for the majority of her life and Sussex County has been fortunate to have her as a member of their 4-H family. She was an active member of the Peach Blossoms 4-H club while growing up and as a parent accepted the role of organizational leader of the Greenwood HiFlyers 4-H Club. This club became one of the most active in the county and state. She was inducted into the Sussex Order of the Links in 1995 and has been the program assistant in the County since 1996. She is the coordinator of one of the most popular events on the Sussex 4-H calendar, the annual Breyer Horse show painting and informational workshops. She works behind the scenes rarely taking credit for her hard work and is a caring, dependable and helpful colleague and friend. She has always been there with a friendly smile and a willing heart.
Delaware 4-H Salute to Excellence for 2008 winners: From left, Tammy Hawley of Laurel-Sussex, Constance Coston - Delaware State University/Kent, Rita Lofland of Greenwood-Sussex, Bud Schilling-New Castle, Sylvia Walthers- New Castle, John Tigner-Kent, Dr. Janice Seitz, University of Delaware. Absent: Kaye Kemp of Kent County. Photo by Michele Walfred
to recognize achievements in volunteer service. The Salute to Excellence Award, created by National 4-H Council and sponsored by Monsanto, is awarded to two individuals from each county in the following categories: Volunteer of the Year, for service 10 years and un-
The reality of a $2 per gallon gasoline national average is moving ever closer as the national average rose for the fifth time in the last six weeks, topping $1.97 Saturday, $0.15 cents a gallon higher than one month ago, yet $1.03 below the price a year. Not since November 20, 2008 has the national average been at or above the $2 mark. While gas prices continued to increase, demand and crude oil prices continued to remain down. Crude oil dropped well below the $40 mark in trading late this past week and closed at $37.51 per barrel Friday, compared to $96 per barrel a year ago. “Consumers continue to look for economic relief, however, they are not going to find it at the gas pump. With the economy continuing to sputter and fuel prices rising, AAA does not see any convincing evidence that gasoline demand will increase anytime soon,” said Catherine L. Rossi, manager of Public and Government Affairs, AAA Mid-Atlantic. “AAA expects gas prices would normally decline this month, but refineries seem to be strategically cut-
der, and the Lifetime Volunteer Award for more than 10 years of service. This year’s list of winners included: New Castle - Volunteer of the Year, George ‘Bud’ Shilling; Lifetime, Sylvia Continued to page nine
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Dwight Warnick celebrates 100th birthday Dwight Warnick, of Greenwood celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday, Feb. 13. Mr. Warnick has lived on Saw Mill Road since his family moved from Grantsville, Md., to a farm just east of Greenwood in 1916. He was a farmer all his life as well as a poultry grower for many years with O. A. Newton. He retired from farming at the
age 85. Although his formal education ended before high school, Mr. Warnick has always been (and still is) an avid reader and has gained much knowledge from his reading material. A favorite daily activity is to read the newspaper and do the crossword puzzle. He is a charter member of
Tressler Mennonite Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent for 60 years, along with participating in other church work. He has been a friend to many over the years, helping them in many ways. His children, Mary K Warnick of Greenwood and Don Warnick and wife, Mary Ann, of Lancaster, Pa., grandchildren
Amy Troyer and husband, Greg, of Lancaster, and Derek Warnick and wife, Renee, of Philadelphia, along with great-grandchildren Kelsey and Kylie Troyer and Drew and Olivia Warnick, welcome Family and Friends to join them at a “Come-and-Go Birthday Party” being held in his honor on Saturday, April 4, 2-4 p.m., at Sam Yoder’s Barn, Houston.
County changes insurance A small change in Sussex County’s health care plan could provide big savings and a muchneeded shot in the arm for County finances. County Council, at its Tuesday, Feb. 10 meeting, approved changing health insurance benefits so employees can opt out and use coverage elsewhere, either through a spouse or through another provider. The move will help Sussex County whittle away more than $121,000 in costs annually at a time when lean revenues and a shrinking economy have forced the government to trim spending and look for other savings. “This is an easy, painless step we can take to realize true sav-
ings for our taxpayers,” Council President Vance Phillips said. Because the County has until now funded 100 percent of its employees’ annual health care, the plan automatically covered all employees, regardless of whether individuals wanted the coverage. In order to legally allow employees the ability to opt out, the County must charge $1 a year per employee for their coverage. County officials estimate that at least eight employees who have health care benefits from previous employers could save the County as much as $121,000 by opting out. The savings would increase if more employees picked up health coverage through other sources.
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4-H volunteers honored Walther Kent - Volunteer of the Year, Kaye Kemp; Lifetime, John Tigner Sussex - Volunteer of the Year, Tammy Hawley; Lifetime, Rita Lofland Delaware State University: Volunteer of the Year, Constance Coston Delaware 4-H announced the selection of Sylvia Walther, Lifetime Volunteer and Bud Schilling, Volunteer of the Year to represent Delaware and be considered for the National 4-H Salute to Excellence awards which will be announced at a later date. 4-H is a community of young
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Women’s Day to honor Parker, Starnes Cynthia Foxwell Parker, AuD and Waveline T. Starnes, Ed.D will be honored at the Women’s Day Celebration on Wednesday, March 4 at The Clubhouse at Baywood in Long Neck. This event, which is presented by Delaware Tech and the Owens Campus Alumni Association, highlights the achievements of exemplary women and benefits the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. This year, the event will have two honorary co-chairs: Ruth Ann Minner, former governor of Delaware, and Dr. Harriet Smith Windsor, former Delaware Secretary of State. Both women have given their personal and professional support to this event for many years, serving as mistresses of ceremony for the dinner and reception. Cynthia Foxwell Parker, AuD, a Seaford resident, was the first audiologist in Sussex County and in Delaware to begin an audiology practice. Daring to practice in a male-dominated profession, from the day she opened her office, she has had to overcome prejudice. Dr. Parker received her bachelor of speech pathology/audiology from Towson University, a master of audiology from Wichita State University, and a doctor of Audiology from Central Michigan University. A wife and mother of two children, Dr. Parker worked and attended college, both full-time, and bore the responsibility of paying the complete cost of her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In the late 1980s she gained valuable experience, working as a staff audiologist at the Sussex County Health Unit in Georgetown and at Milford Memorial Hospital. Then in 1990 her dream was realized upon the opening of her private practice, Seaford Audiology. Commitment, perseverance and expertise overcame prejudice, and in 1995, she was able to expand her practice, opening a second location in Long Neck. Dr. Parker is board certified in audiology, serves on the Delaware Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Speech Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Dispensers and is a member of various language and hearing associations. Community service is a priority for Dr. Parker. One of the best examples of her commitment — she was the first audiologist in Delaware to offer free hearing screenings to preschool children and has educated thousands of Sussex County residents through counseling and group presentations on the hazards of noise expo-
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Trinity Transport will hold an informatinal session for interested parents and students from the upcoming Delaware Youth Leadership Program on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Transport, Bridgeville Highway, Seaford. Light refreshments will be served. The Youth Leadership Academy will be held at Trinity Transport in Seaford beginning on Saturday, Feb. 21, with graduation anticipated near the end of April. Space is limited to 15 students. This 10-week program is designed to enhance the leadership, academic, and social skills of youth between the ages of 12-16. For more information, contact Carreen Kouts, Trinity Transport, at (302) 253-3926. A completed application is required, and registration fee is $30.
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Updated MRI attoNanticoke better diagnosis, treatment Law sought protect means homeowners and insurance By Lynn R. Parks Insurance Commissioner Matt A new Denn andmagnetic membersresonance of the Senate imaging (MRI) systemCommithas been and House Insurance in place at Nanticoke Memorial tees will pursue a new law in the Hospital Seaford forcourt nearly wake of in a Delaware ruling two months. The new system, that would allow insurance comsaid Dr. Warren Cohen, medical panies to to renew homedirector of refuse radiology, means a owner insurance for policyholdgreat advantage for diagnostiers who claims against cians andmake patients. their policies, or ask ques“The best thingeven was can have about doing so.problem,” Recently, a istions a good view of the Delaware Court judge Cohen said.Superior “With the improved ruled in favor of two insurance resolution, we can make a better industry groups a lawsuit diagnosis and an in earlier diagnoseeking to overturn a 2005 Desis.” partment of Insurance The improved pictureregulation also banning ofrequired, non-remeans thattheif practice surgery is newing homeowners insurance “the surgeon knows exactly policies a result making where to as go,” Cohenofadded. “He claims. has a map of the problem and regulation thatThe means a smalleralso cutprohibited and not insurers fromintreating simple as much time the operating questions from policyholders as room.” The hospital purchased a new claims. The insurers had argued computer and the software for its in court that Insurance Deexisting partmentscanner, did notsaid havedirector the au-of radiology Babinski. Cost, thority toMissy take such actions by including training, was $1.1Denn milregulation. Commissioner
lion. In January, hospital didthe stated that he the would appeal 260 MRIs.Court’s Babinski said that Superior decision to on the average, the hospital does 350 Delaware Supreme Court. MRIs a month. While the appeal is pending, “This is the most Commissioner Dennadvanced and legislaMRI in Delaware and on the tive leaders will seek to enact Eastern Shore,” said hospital legislation to provide the same spokeswoman Renee Morris. “It’s protection afforded by the cream of the MRIs.”the disputed regulation. Senior radiology technologist “We will fight onthat every Stuart Williams said he availcould ablethat front protect homeowntell thetonew system was betersthan fromthe abusive practices the ter previous one as by soon insurance industry,” Commisas he saw the first images that it sioner Denn said. produced. State Sen. David Sokola, “Immediately, I said ‘Wow,a member of the Senate Insurance that’s a huge difference,’” said Committee, will its begreater the chief Williams. “With detail sponsor of theyou legislation to help be and accuracy, can really on Jan. 8. aintroduced patient more.” “It is completely Williams said that unfair the im-for insurance companies to punish proved MRI means a shorter scan homeowners routine time. Scans onfor themaking previous sysclaims their homeowners tem tookagainst from 40 to 45 minutes, depending the Sokola test, Williams insurance,”onSen. said. said.“IScans on the new system am disappointed that the take 30 minutes. courtabout has prevented the InsurTheDepartment more sophisticated system ance from prohibitalso means that some thatthe ing this practice, and tests I hope
The Delaware Cooperative Extension and Sussex County In 2008, at a time when Masstate ter have have announced andGardeners federal grants leveled winter/spring workshops. From off or even decreased, ChesaFebruary through May, Master peake Utilities announces that the Gardeners will opportugrant levels of provide the Sharing Fund have increased for those whoof nities to learn about a variety have qualified assistance. gardening topicsforincluding railUtilities created roadChesapeake gardens, rain gardens, comthe Sharing FundHypertufa with donations panion planting, pots, provided by customers, employflower arranging and backyard ees, the community and Chesahabitat. peake Corporation to enThe Utilities Sussex County Master sure that the elderly, ill and those Gardeners is an outreach program facing financial hardship are not of the Delaware Cooperative Exforgotten during the cold winter tension Service which includes months when energy bills are at Delaware their peak.State University and the “Now University Delaware. The is notofthe time to be workshops will held for at the cutting back onbe grants those Sussex County Office in need,” statedExtension Shane Breakie, or in the Master president of the Gardeners’ ChesapeakeDemonstration Garden. Emergency Energy Recipient The Sussex County Extension office, at the Elbert N. & Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center (REC), is located on U.S. Sussex County Council, at 9 (16483 County Seat Highway), its January 8 meeting, elected west of Georgetown. The garden officers 2008, selecting isitsjust behindforthe Carvel facility. as The president Councilman Finley detailed list of workshops Jones Jr.online of Greenwood, and isB.available at www.rec. as vice president Councilman udel.edu/Extension/MasterGarLynn J. Rogers of Milton. dener/MGardener1.htm. Call Councilman Dukes Karen Adams at Dale (302)R. 856-2585, of Laurel the acouncil presiext. 540 to held request brochure and to register dency for for the the pastworkshops. year, while Workshops being are: Jones served as viceplanned president. Tuesday, Feb. Jones 24, 7 p.m. As president will pre–side Railroad Garden. over all councilParticipants meetings in will learn how to create a model 2008, with Rogers substituting railroad garden and on a if Jonesinis the unable to attend. budget. Mary It is Instructor customaryisfor the Noel. counMarch 10, 1ofp.m. cil,Tuesday, at the first meeting each– Backyard new year,Habitat. to elect Participants its officers will learn how to create a garden
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previously required that patients have dyeAssembly injected into veins General willtheir work will longer requireDenn that dye. withno Commissioner to That particularly pass is this legislationimportant promptlytoso people suffering with probhomeowners can oncerenal again be lems, Williams said, as the dye protected.” can sometimes cause problems State Rep. Valerie Longhurst, with the kidney. a member of thethat House Econom“That means we aren’t ic Development, Banking compromising the health ofand the InsuranceMorris Committee and thea patient,” said. “That’s chief piece Houseofsponsor of the new huge this equipment.”
The new system is also capable of getting a good legislation, pointed out picture that the even if thatinpatient moves. regulation question was“It im-is aplemented smart machine,” Williams said, only after the House and can compensate for slight of Representatives failed to admotion of issue a child can’t stay dress the in who 2005. still, for example, or a patient “The last time the House of who suffers from tremors. Representatives bill Williams said was that given as his atrainto address this problem, it did ing on how to use the new system not act,” she continues, he said. will be able to con“Now that legislature may duct more and the more precise tests.
“We are still learning new ways of things,” be doing the only body he thatsaid. can protect Cohen, who came to Nantihomeowners from these unfair coke from IPhiladelphia in Aupractices, hope the House will gust, saidissue that he is happy to be at take this more seriously.” a facility thatishas a sophisticated The case C.A. No. 05C-10MRI. 309 SCD, American Insurance “This is the newest technolAssociation and ogy,” he said.and “AProperty lot of places Casualty Insurers Association in Philadelphia, even training of America vs. hospitals, sayDelaware they can’tDepartafford ment of Insurance. technology like this.”
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Dinner, auction and food sale will raise money for Easter Seals By Lynn R. Parks
For your information: The next Schwan’s truckload sale to benefit Easter Seals will be Saturday, Feb. 28. The Schwan’s truck will be parked in the Tull Ramey Real Estate office parking lot on Pennsylvania Avenue in Seaford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter Seals will receive up to 20 percent of total sales. A dinner/dance and auction to benefit Easter Seals will be Saturday, March 7, 6 p.m. to midnight at the Laurel Fire Hall. Tickets are $40 and are available from Tull Ramey agents and by calling Dana Caplan at the Tull Ramey office, 6289000. Bags to return empty inkjet cartridges for recycling are also available from Tull Ramey. For every cartridge returned, Easter Seals received $2. The office can also recycle old cell phones and laptop computers to benefit Easter Seals.
Of the 34 employees and associate real estate agents at Tull Ramey Real Estate in Seaford, four have used the rehabilitation services of Easter Seals. Among them is Laura Hastings, office manager at the Pennsylvania Avenue office, whose daughter, Alivia MacFarland, was born with a cleft palate and lip. Therapists at the Delmarva Division of Easter Seals helped Alivia, who had to have surgery at age 7 months, learn to drink from a cup. After her surgery, when she was determined to be developmentally delayed, they taught her to roll over, to crawl and then to walk. Now, Alivia is receiving speech therapy from Easter Seals and is learning sign language so that she can communicate better. After another surgery at age 4, her mother said, Alivia will probably continue to receive services from Easter Seals. “The thing is, probably at some point in their lives, everyone will be somewhat her her therapy. “They go wherever she is, helped by what Easter Seals does,” said so that I can stay at work,” she said. real estate agent Patti Haney. She also praised the treatment that In January, the real estate company, Alivia received. which has two offices in Seaford, em“Easter Seals follows to the tee whatbarked on a year-long fundraising effort ever the hospital requests,” she said. for the local division of Easter Seals. The As its first fundraiser, which brought in office hopes to raise $20,000 by the end of $107 for Easter Seals, Tull Ramey held a the year. truckload sale of Schwan’s frozen foods Century 21, of which Tull Ramey is a products. The company plans to hold 10 part, is a long-time corporate sponsor of Easter Seals. Since 1978, the company has more such sales this year. Schwan’s will donate from 10 percent to 20 percent of raised $91 million for the rehabilitation the proceeds from the truckload sales to services organization. Easter Seals. “There is such a wide variety of issues Tull Ramey is also holding a dinner/ that Easter Seals deals with,” said real estate agent Dana Caplan. In addition to providing adult day care services, Easter Seals provides physical therapy and speech therapy, help for farmers who have been injured on the job, assistance to soldiers who have returned home from war zones, respite care and adult day-care. Hastings said that she especially appreciated the fact that workers with Easter Seals were able to go What is FIRE CORPS? to Alivia’s day-care center to give
Laura Hastings, left, and her daughter, Alivia MacFarland. Alivia, who was born with a cleft palate, is receiving therapy from Easter Seals. Laura’s employer, Tull Ramey Real Estate, Seaford, is planning several fundraisers for Easter Seals. Photo by Lynn R. Parks
dance and auction Saturday, March 7, at the Laurel Fire Hall. All of the proceeds from that event will go to Easter Seals. In addition, the office is recycling empty inkjet cartridges. Easter Seals receives $2 for every cartridge that is sent in to Cartridges for Kids; if the envelop in which the cartridge is returned has a return address on it, the money will go to the lo-
cal division of Easter Seals. Hastings said that she is happy that her employer is supporting an organization that was so helpful for her daughter. “Without Easter Seals, Alivia wouldn’t be able to crawl or walk,” she said. “She wouldn’t know sign language, which helps her communicate so she doesn’t get frustrated. They have been a huge help.”
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The middle school fine arts class at Epworth Christian School, Laurel, will hold a dessert theater Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m., featuring desserts by My Fair Lady Catering and the play “Oh, Freedom!” written and directed by LaTwanya Goslee of Project Praise International of Salisbury, Md. “Oh, Freedom!” chronicles the life and lessons provided by President Abraham Lincoln. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased from students or by calling the school office at 302-875-4488.
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What long arms you have! The better to see you with, my dear
It is thanks to my grandmother that I have long arms. ynn arks It was often said by my Aunt Lib that her mother’s arms were If the blouse is size 10, long enough that she could reach across the dining room table and I unbutton the cuffs and sharply correct a misbehaving roll up the sleeves. Size child. While I have no personal 14, and the sleeves are knowledge of that — my grandmother died when I was only 2, long enough but the rest well before I had any chance to is large enough for two of misbehave — I know that I can me. easily sit on one side of the table and serve someone on the other side. small message hearts — “Yes dear,” “ELong arms are an inconvenience when mail me” — are the most difficult of all it comes to buying clothes. One complaint printed materials to read. Color blends that my children — both of whom have with color and the brightest light, the lonlong arms, by the way — have heard often gest arm, are of little use. calls to task clothing designers who make I have invested several dollars, mostly shirts for men in all conceivable sizes — at the rate of $1 at a time, in reading 14-inch neck, 36-inch arm, a la Ichabod glasses, some with metal frames, some Crane, to the stylishly stout 18-inch neck, plastic, one memorable pink pair. They 30-inch arm— and yet expect all women typically don’t last long, snapping apart to fit into a standard size. at the bridge or coming undone where the If the blouse is size 10, I unbutton the earpiece meets the front and allowing the cuffs and roll up the sleeves. Size 14, and lens to fall out. the sleeves are long enough but the rest is I have also confiscated glasses from large enough for two of me. my husband, who wears contacts but ocAside from being able to put food on casionally finds that he needs some help in a plate that is 3 feet away from me, a dureading. Those glasses tend to disappear in bious talent that is not very often called the way things sometimes do: I put them to use, I have in mid-life discovered the on the desk and when I returned to resume true benefit of long arms, a benefit that my work, they are not there. may make up for the difficulty in finding I blame the cats. clothes that fit: Text that is increasingly I can’t reckon on my arms defying all hard to read can be held at super-arm’s the laws of physiology and, more than length and readily deciphered. 30 years after they reached their current Yes, I am growing far-sighted. Hyperlength, growing longer. So it is time to optic. I increasingly find myself holding return to the store of $1 glasses and buy papers and magazines out as far as I can so another pair, maybe a dozen, purple this that my eyes can focus on the text. time, or black and white striped. Until this weekend, I thought that the The sooner the better. The candy hearts telephone book presented the biggest read- are rapidly disappearing and I want to be ing challenge. But now, just a few days able to read the messages on the ones that after Valentine’s Day, I know that those are still laid out on the kitchen table where my husband, in a flash of romantic feeling, placed them Valentine’s Day morning. Yes, it is true: Despite the assistance I need in reading, I got candy and a card on Feb. 14. Not everything that we learned in high school turns out to be true. Men do indeed Food Lion has launched its 18th anmake passes at girls — even girls of a cernual Shop&Care fund-raising campaign tain age, even girls with long arms — who to benefit Easter Seals. Through March 3, customers can make donations at checkout wear glasses. counters or use coupons on behalf of Easter Seals to improve the lives of children 40% Off with disabilities. Select To participate in the Shop&Care campaign, shoppers can: Webkinz • Donate $1 or more at checkout and • Yankee Candles • All Occasion in return, receive $8 in money-saving • Rowe Pottery Cards coupons from Kraft Foods. For each re• Fashion Jewelry • Handbags deemed coupon, Kraft will donate an additional 50 cents to Easter Seals. • Garden Flags • Willow Tree • Purchase a 24-pack of Food Lion bot• Framed Art • Bath & Body tled water. For every case sold, 25 cents • Gourmet Food & Cheese Ball Mixes will be contributed to Easter Seals, up to G ift C ertificates A v ailab le $250,000. HOURS • Look for special coupons available TUES-SAT from Campbell — for every redeemed 10-5:30 coupon, customers save money on their C om plim entary grocery order with an additional donation The HEN HOUSE G iftW rapping to Easter Seals. 11465 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE For more information, visit www. 875-6922 1/2 mile from Rt. 13 shopandcare.easterseals.com.
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Black History month at Delaware Tech
Make plans to attend a student-produced, stage play performance on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown. “All about the Johnsons: Nikki’s Mr. Right” will premiere at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15 p.m.) in the theater of the Arts & Science Center on the Owens Campus. The story centers on Nikki, the oldest daughter of the Johnson family, who meets Jack Wolf, a pre-law student. Jack seems like the perfect gentleman; but when the truth comes out about who he really is, the Johnsons have to come together to save their daughter. The cast of the play includes local actors Greg Banks as Donald “Buster” Johnson; Mary Johnson as Theresa Johnson; Covington Foreman as Shawn Johnson; Tish Lewis as Nicole “Nikki” Johnson; Tyrone Cannon as Earl “E” Johnson; Denise Jones as Rose; Dejon Roberts and Travis Brown as federal agents; Reggie Gibbs as Jack Wolf; Doug Showell as Bobby Johnson; Bertin Etienne as the delivery guy; Robert Mitchner as Marvin Wilson; and Stacy Gills as Sheree. The show’s writer, director, and producer is Travis Brown, a second-year Communications Technology student at Delaware Tech. Brown, a resident of Bridgeville, has been very active on the Owens Campus as a student writer for the school newspaper “The Script,” a participant in the recent “No Flash Zone” photography exhibit and president of the National Communications Club of the Owens Campus. He is the recipient of the Fantl Journalism Scholarship, which is awarded to a second-year communication student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Brown was also selected as the 2009 Outstanding Student in the communications program and will receive the award in May. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Travis Brown at 258-9353, or visit browntownstudios.net.
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Dr. Rawlins holds luncheon for former employees Dr. and Mrs. John C. Rawlins had a luncheon on Friday, Jan. 16, at the Seaford Golf and Country Club for the nurses and staff who were his former employees. Although it has been 17 years since he retired from his medical practice, he is still quite proud of this group of friendly, efficient, concerned, and knowledgeable women who enjoyed caring for his patients. He and his wife, June, entertain them annually. In the photo, seated from the left: Rosalie Thompson, Mary Lou Spicer, Mary Valerius, Ginny Sacks, Louise Riddle Hansen, Betty Meyers. Standing from the left: Pat Shannon, Ellen Cooper, Ruth Smeller, Joyce Webster, June Rawlins, Dr. Rawlins, Jane Tate, Pat Wheedleton, Shirley Isaacs. (Picture by Chick Allen.)
The story of Leonidas Polk to be discussed at Manor House On Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m., at the Manor House, the Seaford Historical Society and the Methodist Manor House will present a mysterious set of circumstances. Fred Seth will analyze available information and will attempt to unravel the story of Leonidas Polk. Seth is trying to establish whether or not Polk every really lived in Seaford. Polk was a Major General in the Con-
federate Army, in fact he died in combat. References to Polk’s involvement with Seaford are conflicting. Seth’s attention centered on Polk after learning about a historic marker on the side of Middleford Road at the new Popeye’s location. There is another marker in Georgetown listing the name of Leonidas Polk. Seth will discuss the remarkable life of Polk both as a soldier and as an Episco-
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Pancake supper
Spaghetti dinner
The Seaford High School Key Club will host a spaghetti dinner at St. John’s Fellowship Hall on Pine Street on Friday, Feb. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 each, children under 6 free. Takeouts are available. Proceeds will benefit community projects. Tickets are available at the door or you can call Harry Brake at 6294587, ext. 405 to reserve tickets.
Mt. Olivet Preschool
Mt. Olivet Preschool is now starting registration for three and four year olds for fall of 2009. We encourage families to come and visit our school during classroom hours 9 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Call the church office for an appointment 6294458.
Woodland UMC dinner
The women of the Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a chicken and dumpling dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10; 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 carry-outs. For additional information call 629-5404 or 629-4662.
Pancake supper
The young people of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church assisted by the young people of YACA, will serve a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. in the St. Luke’s Parish Hall. A free will offering will be taken.
Safe boating class offered
The USCG Auxiliary Seaford Flotilla 12-04 will teach the Delaware Safe Boating Course at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club at the Blades Marina. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1978 must take a boating education course to operate a boat. The course will consist of two sessions and you must attend both sessions to complete the
All-you-can-eat Pancake Supper will be held at the Seaford Presbyterian Church, at 701 Bridgeville Highway, March 1, 5:30 p.m. Adults $3, children $1. Call 629-9077 for questions.
Blades Fire Hall breakfast
There will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast, at the Blades Fire Hall, located at the corner of Cannon and Fifth streets in Blades, Sunday, March 1, from 8 till 11 a.m. Cost is adults $7, children 12 and under, $3. Sponsored by the Blades Volunteer Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Company. For more information call Jewell Chaffinch at 629-6904.
Cemetery Lot owners
Seaford Odd Fellows Cemetery lot owners are reminded if they desire to keep any grave decorations, have them removed by March 1 and remain off until March 15, during which time the cemetery will be cleaned for the Easter season.
Bethel Soup/sandwich luncheon
Soup/sandwich luncheon will be held Saturday, March 14, 11:30-1 p.m., at the Bethel Community House, north end of Oak Grove Road, west of Seaford. Several varieties soup, homemade chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs and desserts. Eat in or carry out. Call Lucy Slacum, 629-7117 for details. Hope you can join us.
Giant basement sale
Giant basement sale - clothes, shoes, children’s, TV’s, computer parts - something for everyone on March 14, 7 a.m.noon, at Seaford Presbyterian Church, 701 Bridgeville Higway, 629-9077.
Community night
The Friends of the Seaford District Library invites the community to Grotto’s Pizza on Monday, Feb. 23 in support of the Seaford District Library. Between the hours of 4 to 9 p.m enjoy a meal at Grotto’s, eat in or take out, and 20 percent of the bill will be donated to the Seaford
District Library. A coupon, which may be obtained at the circulation desk at the library, must be presented when paying your bill.
application, contact Bonny Hastings at Cut-n-Up Family Salon, or call Bonny at 841-4884 or 628-8150. Little Miss applications will not be available until Feb. 27.
Seaford Library
Fitness classes
• Baby Bookworms, an infant story time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Toddler tales, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; 3-5 Storytime, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Cindi Smith at 302629-2524. • Delaware EITC Campaign will have 2008 tax preparations on Fridays starting at 10 a.m. • Adults, here is your chance to win great prizes. Registration has begun for the Adult Winter Reading Program “Winter Sizzlers.” Registration ends March 20. • The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive the reimbursement. The Seaford Library will receive 10% of the total receipt. • The Celiac Support Group will meet at the Seaford District Library on Monday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. • There will be a Seaford Library Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. • The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Choir will perform at the Methodist Manor House on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
Read Aloud
Read Aloud Delaware volunteer training session will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. in the Seaford Public Library, 402 North Porter St. Call 856-2527 to sign up for training or for further information. Volunteer readers are needed at various reading sites in Sussex County.
Miss/Little Miss Seaford
The Lioness Club presents its annual Miss/Little Miss Seaford pageant on Friday, March 27, at the Seaford Senior High School. Contestants for Miss Seaford must be 14 years of age prior to the pageant date but cannot turn 19 during the pageant year. They must be a freshman, sophomore, or junior. Contestants must live within the Seaford School District, but do not have to attend Seaford School. For more information or to pick up an
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Laurel Library Reading Program
The theme of this year’s Winter Reading Program is “Get Wrapped Up in Reading at the Library!” with programs with an ancient Egyptian theme and lots of prizes for children in grades K-6. Students who read at least five books before Feb. 21 will receive a book and a prize from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library. Children will also earn a trip to the Treasure Box for every five books read. Special prizes will be awarded to the top reader in grades K-6 and to the child who reads the most books over all.
Get organized and save money
The Laurel Public Library presents “Save Money by Being Organized - The Real Cost of Clutter and How to Control It,” on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Carpenter Community Room. Rebecca Lang, CPO (certified professional organizer), of Clutter Organizers, will offer strategies and tips for removing clutter from your home and workplace and will also demonstrate financial savings from a good clean-out. For more information, email normajean. fowler@lib.de.us or call 875-3184.
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Come join us in fitness classes: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, at 9 a.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. We meet in St. John’s UMC Fellowship Hall in Seaford. (Sponsored by St. John’s but open to the public.) Beginners to intermediate participants are welcome in this fun, faith-filled, co-ed, non-competitive, resistance training, stretching, high/low aerobic class. For more information or to register call 24-year AFAA-certified fitness professional, Carol Lynch at 6297539.
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CPR course
Lighthouse Church, located at 27225 Kaye Road in Laurel, will hold a CPR course on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The $40 fee covers the cost of the class which will be administered by a registered instructor from the Delaware Fire School. You will receive a certification card which will be valid for two years. A free luncheon will be held directly after the three-hour course. Space is limited and the deadline to register is March 8. To register, call the church at 875-7814 and leave a message, or call Rebecca Jones, pastor’s wife, at 628-8172.
Indoor yard sale
Christ the Cornerstone Community Church, corner of 13A and Bethel Road, will hold an Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Feb. 28; from 8 a.m.-? Sandwiches, chili, peas and dumplings, and baked items will be available. Vendors call 875-8150.
Blues Chaser Dinner
The Friends of the Laurel Public Library will hold their annual Blues Chaser beef and dumplings dinner on Sunday, March 1, from 2-5 p.m. at the Delmar VFW. Entertainment will be provided by the Humanaires, and there will also be door prizes and a 50-50. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Laurel Public Library, from Friends of the Library Board members, and at the door. Carry-outs will also be available. Proceeds will benefit the library’s children’s and teen’s programs. For more information, please stop by the Laurel Public Library at 101 East 4th St., or call us at 875-3184.
St. George’s U.M.C. luncheon
A luncheon will be held Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. George’s United Methodist Church on St. George’s Road between Delmar and Laurel. Menu will include: oyster, chicken salad and hot dog sandwiches; crab soup and vegetable soup; peas and dumplings; desserts, baked goods.
Hearts for Hope
The LCF presents Hearts for Hope at the Laurel Fire House on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. The night includes dinner (catered by My Turn to Cook) and an evening of entertainment. Cost is $25 per person and the meal consists of two entrees, salad, two vegetables, rolls and a variety of desserts. Entertainment will be provided by Cathy Gorman and the Cave Men with Drs. Anthony Policastro, Joe Olekszyk, Darius Sypek and Jim Rupp along with Matt Ellis and Dave Chandler. The LCF provides transitional housing for needy families with children. All monies raised will be for their benefit. For more information, call 875-5051.
John Benson benefit
The Laurel American Legion is hosting a benefit for the John Benson family on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Legion. Food, beverages and entertainment are included in tickets, which are $18 a person or $35 a couple. For more information, contact Ann at 236-8558.
Donations accepted
Delaware National Bank is accepting donations for the house fire that happened in Laurel, that caused $100,000 in damage. If you have any questions feel free to contact Wende Niblett at 875-2137.
AARP driving course
Laurel Senior Center will hold an AARP driving course on Feb. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non members. To register for the course call 875-2536.
Pancake supper
A traditional pancake supper will be held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 500 S. Central Ave., Laurel, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 24, with Jeff Dolby as chairman. Tickets are $5, youth 18 and under eat free. The community is invited to join parishioners for the supper in Memorial Hall. Proceeds are to be used for Acolyte trip to the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
Laurel Chamber meeting
Larry McQuay and Shawn Hall, owners of the Georgia House Restaurant, will be sharing their success stories at the Laurel Chamber’s first membership meeting, Feb. 26, at 7:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Georgia House in Laurel. Coffee and donuts will be served. RSVP by fax 875-4660, phone 875-9319, or e-mail info@laurelchamber.com no later than Feb. 18.
Oyster sandwiches
Hope Lodge 4 will have oyster sandwiches and crab cakes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 102 West 6th St., Laurel on Saturday, Feb. 21
‘In God We Trust’
Epworth Christian School’s sixth annual Winter Gala, ‘In God We Trust,’ will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, in ECS gymnasium. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner begins at 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $30 per person and $300/table sponsors. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and fine dining. The meal is provided by Marilyn’s Catering (crab imperial, eye round beef, meatballs and delicious sides and variety of desserts.) To purchase tickets, contact the school office at 875-4488.
‘High School Musical’
The Laurel High School Drama Club will present its Winter Musical, Disney’s “High School Musical,” on Feb. 27, 28, and March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and matinee performances on March 1, 7, and 8 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Laurel High School Auditorium. Contact Brian Cass at bcass@laurel. k12.de.us, for advance tickets or reserve by phone 875-6120, ext. 273, or purchase in the High School office. Tickets price: adults $8, students/senior citizens $5.
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more friends may register to play reading bingo and have the opportunity to win prizes. The program runs through March 6. For more information, visit the library or call 349-5309.
Chocolate Lovers’ Night
The Greenwood Public Library will hold its second annual free Chocolate Lovers’ Night on Friday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library. Enter your tastiest chocolate dessert in the Best Chocolate Dessert contest to be held that evening. Those who attend will be the judges, sampling each entry and voting on their favorite. The highlight of the evening is a presentation by Mary Sears of Sweet Serenity Chocolates in Seaford. The winner of the dessert contest will receive a grand prize of her delectable delights. To enter the dessert contest, submit a registration form (available at the library) along with the recipe by Saturday, Feb. 21. For more information, call 349-5309. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
AARP driver safety
The AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center, 41 Schulze Road, Greenwood, on Thursday, March 12 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $12 per AARP member and $14 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to AARP. You must register in advance and have had the AARP Driver Safety Course within the last three years to take the refresher course. Participants will receive a deduction on the liability portion of their automobile insurance. For more information or to register, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.
All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner
Greenwood Mennonite School Music Boosters hosts their annual “All-You-CanEat Spaghetti Dinner” on Saturday, March 7 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adults are $8, children ages 4 to 12 are $6 and families are $30. Children 3 and under eat free. Takeouts are available. For more information, call GMS at 302-349-4131.
Greenwood fundraiser
The Greenwood Memorial Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7478 of Greenwood, is partnering with IHOP of Seaford, for a fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 4, from 3- 10 p.m.. Bring in a copy of this newspaper article, or a fundraiser flyer distributed by the Ladies Auxiliary, and enjoy a meal at IHOP. When the bill is presented with the article or flyer, IHOP will donate 10 percent of the bill to the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 7478 to benefit our veterans through the programs of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. IHOP of Seaford, is located at 22812 Sussex Highway. For more information or flyers, contact president Michaele Russell at 302349-4220.
Learn computer basics
Learn the basics of a mouse and keyboard in a relaxed environment at the Greenwood Public Library every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required, so call 3495309 or come in to the library sign up.
Library offers free tax prep
AARP Tax-Aide tax preparers will be available at Greenwood Public Library to conduct free tax preparation and e-filing
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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 19 - 25, 2009
Baseball team plans dinner The Diamond Dreams U12 MM Baseball Team in Delmar, Md. will host an all you can eat benefit dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Delmar Fire Department. The dinner, which is catered by Millie’s Roadhouse in Vienna, Md., features oysters, steamed shrimp, fried fish, chicken, beef, pork, ham and various side dishes. There will be a cash bar and silent and live auctions. A donation of $25 per person is suggested.
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Library fundraiser
“For the Love of Books Fund Raiser,” sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeville Library on Friday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. This will be held at the Bridgeville Banquet Center (next to Jimmy’s Grille) Rt. 13. Cost per ticket is $20. The event will include hors d’oeuvres, complimentary wine and cash bar. Silent, live and chinese auctions will be held. Tickets are available at Bridgeville Library and the Bridgeville Town Hall.
Roast beef and dumplings
Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company will hold its Annual Spring Dinner - roast beef and dumplings with all the trimmings and dessert on Sunday, March 1, noon till 5 p.m. Adults are $11, children under 12 are $5, and pre-school are free. All carry-outs are $11.
The Delmar Chorus Boosters will partner with the Green Turtle restaurant on Tuesday, February 24th, as participants in Funds for Friends, a community fundraising opportunity. The Green Turtle will donate 10 percent of sales generated the entire day on Feb. 24. The Green Turtle is located at 2618 North Salisbury Boulevard and is open 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. All proceeds will support the Middle and Senior High School Chorus and their activities. Delmar Chorus Boosters is an all-volunteer organization whose purpose is to support the activities of the Delmar Middle and Senior High School Chorus.
Ruritans spaghetti dinner
The Bi-State Ruritans are sponsoring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Melson Church Community Hall east of Delmar. Cost is $8 per person for spaghetti, salad, bread, iced tea and coffee. Desserts will also be available for purchase. A Chinese auction is planned.
VFW, on V.F.W. Road. Directions: 1/2 mile south of U.S. 113 and 16 intersection). Refreshments will be available for sale. (If rain dates are cancelled, we will go to next shoot.) For possible cancellations call 302-422-2948 or cell 302-249-7025.
Women’s Day Celebration
Delaware Technical & Community College’s Women’s Day Celebration honoring Dr. Cynde Parker and Dr. Waveline Starnes will be held on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse at Baywood, Long Neck. The celebration benefits the Owens Campus Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $40 and reservations must be made by Feb. 27. Purchase tickets online at www. dtcc.edu/owens/womensday or call Delaware Tech at 302-8551607.
‘Tears of a Teenage Mother’ The DE Adolescent Program Inc. and Girls Inc. are pleased to bring to Delaware State University, “Tears of a Teenage Mother,” on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 302-764-9740 or e-mail lodonnell@dapi.org.
Princess Tea Party
Princess Tea Party and luncheon to benefit the Miss Georgetown Scholarship Program, in memory and honor of Bethany VanSciver, Miss Teen Georgetown 2005, will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Jones Hall, Georgetown, at 10 a.m. Princess attire suggested. Cost is $15 princess ages 12 and under, $10 adults. For tickets, call 934-8029 or 8559595, or by email to georgetownpageant@msn.com.
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The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council is sponsoring a Cheerleading Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Delmar High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Cheerleading Clinic is for girls in kindergarten to fifth grade. The Delmar Wildcats Cheerleading Squad will be the instructors for the clinic, which includes stretching, tumbling, arm movements, chants, dance and building skills. The cost is $25 per girl and financial assistance is available. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to register. For more details or to sign up, call Pat Lewis at 410-742-5107 or 800-374-9811 ext. 26. To learn more about Girl Scouts, visit www.GSCB.org or call 800374-9811.
A basket bingo featuring Longaberger baskets and Vera Bradley is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Salisbury, Md. The event, which will benefit the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund, is presented by Harley-Davidson of Ocean City and Harley-Davidson of Seaford. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, located on Route 50 east of Berlin, Md., and at HarleyDavidson of Seaford, located on Route 13 just north of Seaford. Tickets are $25 at the door and seating is limited. For more information contact Helen Rash at 410-629-1599.
Ham & Turkey Shoot
The Ellendale Ruritan Club ham and turkey shoot, Saturday, Feb. 28, (rain date March 31) at 11:30 a.m., at Ellendale
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Seaford AARP
The following trips are planned for the Seaford AARP, Chapter 1084. For more information, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180. • Foxwoods in Connecticut - March 9-11. Stay in the Great
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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 19 - 25, 2009 Cedar Hotel. All breakfast and dinner buffets included and one full day at the Mohegan Sun Casino. Bonuses included at both casinos. $240 per person, double occupancy. • Toby’s Dinner Theatre - March 18. See a tribute to Frank Sinatra called “My Way.” $65 • Mackinac Island, Mich. - Sept. 12-18. A seven day trip with two hot meals a day. Visit Christmas Wonderland while staying in Frankenmuth. Browse the unique European shops and enjoy German foods. Ride across Lake Huron on a hydro-jet ferry and stay overnight on the island. $790 per person, double occupancy.
Flower show
The Seaford Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Wednesday, March 4. The cost of the trip is $60 per person. This includes transportation and admission to the Flower Show. No meals are included. The bus leaves from the Sears parking lot in Seaford at 8 a.m. and leaves Philadelphia for return at 4 p.m. This year’s show theme is “Bella Italia.” The landscapes and culture of Italy are the inspiration for the 2009 show. Reservations including advance payment are required and must be made by Monday, Feb. 23. Make check payable to Seaford Historical Society and mail to 203 High St., Seaford, DE 19973. There will be no refunds unless the entire trip is cancelled. For further information call 6289828.
Longaberger bus trip
Renee’ S. Morris, an Independent Longaberger branch leader, is hosting a tour to The Longaberger Company, America’s premier maker of handcrafted baskets, located in Ohio. The tour is March 26-28 and includes a Longaberger filled basket, transportation and lodging. The bus leaves the Seaford Village Shopping Center (Roses parking lot) on Thursday, March 26 at 10 p.m. and returns on Saturday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m. The chartered tour will include visits to Longaberger’s sevenstory, basket-shaped Home Office in Newark, Ohio, its Manufacturing Campus to see baskets being handcrafted by thousands of artisans, and Longaberger Homestead, the company’s shopping, dining and entertainment destination, located adjacent to the
Manufacturing Campus in Frazeysburg, Ohio. For more information about the bus trip or to make reservations, contact Morris at 302-245-8842 or RGMorris93@comcast. net.
Garden trips
Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, and the East Coast Garden Center in Millsboro are offering a bus trip to Winterthur: A Horticulture Symposium on Saturday, Feb. 21. Winterthur is an American country estate, located just southwest of Philadelphia. It is also the former home of Henry Francis du Pont, an avid antiques collector and horticulturist. Two other trips focusing on gardens are also scheduled. The first will be a return trip to Winterthur on Sunday, March 22 to hear guest lectures on spring plants and view the blooming spring bulbs. The second trip will be on Tuesday, April 7 to the Rawlings Conservatory, the Baltimore Botanic Gardens and the Baltimore Museum of Art. For more information or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-855-1617.
Montreal & Quebec City
Escorted motorcoach trip to Montreal and Quebec City sponsored by WPS Seaford, May 11-15. Five days and four nights – cost $718 per person, which includes four nights accommodations, four breakfasts, four dinners, entertainment, guided tours of Montreal, Quebec City, and old Quebec, Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal Underground, St. Joseph’s Oratory, St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine, Quebec Experience Theatre, Tea at the Chateau Frontenac, Olympic Park, Montimorency Falls, all gratuities, taxes and baggage handling. For details contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.
Nemours Mansion
On Tuesday, May 19, the Seaford Historical Society will sponsor a bus trip to the luxurious Nemours Mansion and Gardens in Wilmington. This 300-acre country estate of the late indusrialist and philanthropist Alfred I. DuPont has recently completed a 3-1/2 year, $39 million restoration. The trip is open to the public. This is an exceptional opportunity to see an amazing piece of restored grandeur. The cost of the trip is $68. This includes transportation, admission
to the Mansion and lunch at the DuPont Country Club. The bus will leave from the Sears parking lot in the Seaford Village Shopping Center at 7 a.m. and leave Wilmington for return trip at 2:30 p.m. It is important to call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828 immediately for reservations since many were left on a waiting list from this trip last year. There is one addition this year. The gardens will be in bloom.
Embroiders’ Guild
The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend. For details call 302-539-9717.
Republican Women
The Seaford Republican Women’s Club will meet at the Seaford Golf and Country Club on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 10:30 a.m. Danny Short, State Representative from the 39th District, will be the speaker. He will present an update on bills being considered in the legislature and his opinion of them. Those attending are encouraged to ask questions and express their opinions on legislative matters. The program is open to the public. There is no charge. Lunch from the menu is optional.
Democrat Club
The Western Sussex Democrat Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Laurel at Dukes’ Pool House on Sycamore Road. The covered dish supper will be followed by the business meeting. Speaker for the evening will be Sussex County Sheriff Eric Swanson or Deputies from his office. The meeting is open to the public.
Knitting group
The “Sea Purls” Chapter of the Knitting Guild Association meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown on the corner of Route 9 and Sand Hill Road. New members are always welcome. For details, call Roseanne Jahnke at 302854-6776.
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Events sponsored by local groups speak to importance of community
How about your week, folks? Well, mine was quiet until Friday at urPhy and Saturday when I attended a couple of local functions that I was You know I always go invited to. Friday evening I barely set my to these events tired but I notebook down and I was off to Bethany United Methodist Church always get uplifted by the at Lowe’s Crossroads for its first people I meet and their annual Cinderella Ball. I even got to escort one of the young ladies enjoyment of each other. through the introduction line. Seeing Paul Davis in that top hat and tuxedo alone was worth the trip. Joe O’Neal’s sale. In his hand were the You know I always go to these events same two dollars he brought to the previtired but I always get uplifted by the ous sale. people I meet and their enjoyment of each Dick, do me a favor, take care of your other. neighbor and Philly fan Doc Ellis for me. I Pastor Fern Kester says Bethany understand he is on the mend and I know, Church is “a quiet little church kickin’ in all seriousness, what a good neighbor up their heels.” The church has long been you really are. noted for its fried chicken dinners and Now, if I had just seen the sly one, the members are busy pumping new life Frank Caudill, my week would have been into the congregation. Their enthusiasm is complete. great. If my memory serves me right, Marion Graves won the title of Cinderella, or The Fire Department held its 14th anqueen, by vote. She and her husband, nual banquet Saturday night and as usual Charles, have been married 63 “wonderit had its funny moments. After a couple ful” years. They have five children, 10 of jokes from master of ceremonies Brian grandchildren and nine great-great grandWhaley bombed, along came auxiliary children and one on the way. president Bonnie Hearn, who tried to give If there are any young folks within service pins to the 1909 members. arm’s length of this paper, please show Needless to say, her goof got the evethem this. When asked what was the secret ning off to a good start. of their long marriage, they looked at each Every year I listen as the top EMS and other and said together, “You’ve got to fire responders are announced, along with give and take.” the many years of service and dedication At the ball, all of the ladies, including of the auxiliary, EMS and the fire departyoung Casey Bean, had on formal dresses ment. they purchased at some of the local shops I hear numbers like 276, the number of and they looked like new. The best part of calls that Eric Givens responded to. this is the fact that all of the dresses will Eric is only 21 years old and right befind their way to the Sioux Reservation side him is top responder Jay Hall with in South Dakota for proms for those who 338 responses. Jay is a little older, say can’t afford them. maybe three times (sorry, Jay). I take Paul’s top hat off for the reMy point is, folks, for all the media sourcefulness of this energetic church. attention the fire companies may have gotten recently, they were out there in the community when you and I were reading I think “Jake” Marine of Laurel dethe paper, watching television or cradling serves a big thank you for repairing the our favorite pillow in bed. Chamber of Commerce sign on the highLike any organization, I am sure the way and putting it back up. It had been ly- members of the department have their difing there for quite some time. Several have ferences, but they settle them in house and mentioned to me of his good deed but he are always the first responders when we has said nothing. need them. Their feelings for each other Thanks, Jake, were very evident in the thunderous ovaAs you all well know, his wife, Doris, tion for Keith Lecates and Wendy Lowe takes Santa Claus through the annual pain getting their 20-year pins, making them rade in her sleigh. lifetime members, as well as for others who received awards. The fire department is unique. Not only Me and Yogi Berra just can’t get any do the members make a difference but respect. they save lives and put theirs on the line The other day I saw Fred Pusey, who with each call they receive. I worked with at DuPont. I was in my tie For that, all the local departments deand sport coat, Philly red of course, and serve our respect and support. Freddie said, “Did Kay get up and dress you, or are you just dressed for when you go?” Go, I said, as I realized he got me. Let’s Well, I’ll close now. We are heading to hope we all are ready! Williamsburg with son Greg and family for a few days, so tell me what’s going on when I get back. I saw “Ol’ Sure Shot” Dick Whaley I know we will have a Policeman of Saturday and he had one poor soul backed the Year in Laurel and more. Have a good right up to the wall with conversation at week and keep the laughs coming.
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Church Bulletins Macedonia AME gala
Macedonia AME Church of 431 North St., Seaford, is sponsoring an “Evening of Elegance” Gala on Saturday, March 14, at the Seaford Fire Hall, from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be Gospel Jazz, and Liturgical Dance. Recording artists, Tony Smith & Band of Hewitt, N.J.; and Darryl Anderson of Bronx, N.Y., will be there. Cost is a donation of $35. For more information call Tanya Ricketts, 6295144; Edwina Barnes, 249-4390; or Rose Poole 629-9322. The Rev. Dania Griffin is Pastor.
Pancake supper
A traditional pancake supper will be held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 500 S. Central Ave., Laurel, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 24, with Jeff Dolby as chairman. Tickets are $5, youth 18 and under eat free. The community is invited to join parishioners for the supper in Memorial Hall. Proceeds are to be used for Acolyte trip to the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
St. Luke’s holds Bible study
Janet Hubbard of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be coordinating a Bible study of the book of Esther. The group will meet in St. Luke’s Par-
ish House. Additional information can be obtained by calling Janet at 628-0417.
Book signing
Joyce Marie Ingraham, one of the Eastern Shore’s newest inspirational writers, will be having another Author Book Signing, on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jack’s Religious Gift Shop, 701 Snow Hill Road at Shiloh Street, Salisbury, Md. Meet Joyce Marie Ingraham and purchase your own personal signed copy of “In his loving care.”
Gospel Café February events
Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, holds its Gospel Café every Saturday night, 6 to 9 p.m., featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry, with live Christian music, fellowship and refreshments. Saturday, Feb. 21, Good News Tour, Cassandra Abbott, and Makenize George. Saturday, Feb. 28, Don White, Amanda Jones, and Frank Silva. For more information contact Bruce & Nancy Willey at 875-5539 or 875-7339.
Laurel Baptist Church luncheon
Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a Free Community Luncheon (soup and sandwiches) on Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 2 p.m.
The church is located on the West side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town. Any questions, call Shirley at 8752314.
Pancake supper
All-you-can-eat Pancake supper will be held at the Seaford Presbyterian Church, at 701 Bridgeville Highway, March 1, 5:30 p.m. Adults $3, children $1. Call 629-9077 for questions.
The Kingsmen Quartet
One of gospel music’s most predominate quartets will be performing at Laurel Wesleyan Church on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The Kingsmen have won four Dove Awards and Grammy nominations. Come and be uplifted and encouraged. Admission is free; a love offering will be received. Laurel Wesleyan Church is located 1⁄2 mile north of Laurel on Alt 13. For more information call the office at 875-5380
Pancake supper
The young people of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church assisted by the young people of YACA, will serve a Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. in the St. Luke’s Parish Hall. A free will offering will be taken.
Woodland UMC dinner
The women of the Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a chicken and dumpling dinner on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10; 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 carry-outs. For additional information call 6295404 or 629-4662.
Southern Gospel concert
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will be hosting in concert for the first time the popular southern gospel group, “All For Him.” The program will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22. St. Paul’s is located just east of US 13, on Old Stage Road, in Laurel. Don Murray and friends will begin at 6:15 p.m. Call 856-6107, for more information.
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday services at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be at 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist service with imposition of ashes will be held at the Manor House on Middleford Road. At 7 p.m. there will be a Holy Eucharist service with imposition of ashes at St.
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday Family Worship 10:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org
A church you can relate to
St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 am Hearts Afire (Contemporary) Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church
“Where Caring is Sharing” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Rev. K. Wayne Grier, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Donna Hinkle, Pastor Church: 875-4233 Sunday Services: 8:30 am Praise 9:30 am Sunday School,10:45 am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-3644
The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Church School ~ 9:30 am
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm
Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298
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
Thank You to the churches that sponsor these pages. Your contribution makes it possible for the “Good News” to be published each week.
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 Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.
Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m.
Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
800 East Street Delmar, MD 21875 “TheC hurch That Cares” 410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch
Sunday: Sunday School 10 M Worship 11 AM & 6 PM
Wednesday: BibleS tudy 7P M
MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 19 - 25, 2009 Luke’s Episcopal Church on Front Street. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Colodonato, rector of St. Luke’s, will be the celebrant at both services.
Gospel concert
A gospel concert is being held at St. George’s United Methodist Church in Laurel on Sunday, March, 8 at 6:30 p.m. Music will be presented by “Reunion” group from Princess Ann area. Directions: Alt. 13 south Laurel towards Delmar. Turn right on St. George’s Road or Bacon Road, follow to church. For more information call 875-2273.
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Free Clothes Ministries
On March 15, The Church of God and Saints of Christ will be giving clothes away from noon until 3 p.m,, at 10016 Concord Road, Seaford. For details call Sister Brown, 302-536-7348.
St. George’s U.M.C. luncheon
A luncheon will be held Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at St. George’s United Methodist Church on St. George’s Road between Delmar and Laurel on St. George’s Road. Menu includes: oyster, chicken salad and hot dog sandwiches; crab soup and vegetable soup; peas and dumplings; desserts and baked goods.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor
WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
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 p.m.
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
CHURCH OF GOD
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM
Charles A. Kutzler of Seaford, formerly of Northampton, Pa., died Saturday Feb. 7, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Coplay, Pa., on Dec. 25, 1925, to parents Charles D. Kutzler and Miriam Anthony Kutzler. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Grace; his children, Patricia Davidson and husband Scott, and Richard and wife Brandy; grandchildren, Richard Kutzler II, Eric Davidson, Beth Davidson, and Anthony Kutzler and Hailey Gillen; three great-grandchildren Bridget, Alora, and Raiden. He was employed by the Universal Atlas Cement Company and served as a District Judge for Northampton Borough. Charles was an avid fisherman and enjoyed serving others through the many civic organizations in Northampton: volunteer fire company, ambulance corps, food bank, scoutmaster, Exchange Club, Mason Chapman Lodge #637, and a guide at the Atlas Cement Museum. He was active in the life of Grace UCC as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, deacon, elder, choir and bell choir member. Memorial services were held at Grace UCC of Northampton on Friday, Feb. 13. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
Jada Elize Smack
Jada Elize Smack departed this world for a better place on Feb. 3, 2009. She was an angel and her parents, Charles Ellis Smack Jr. and mother Bami Holt will miss their little angel dearly.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlize Earlene Smack, her paternal grandfather Charles Ellis Smack Sr.; and her paternal grandfather, Alfred Holt. Jada is survived by her parents, Charles Ellis Smack Jr. and mother Bami Lynn Holt; a brother, Adrian Holt of Bridgeville; a sister, Emonie Lorraine Smack of Cheswold. Her paternal grandmothers, Lorraine Norwood of Seaford; and Charlotte Holt of Laurel. Aunts: Alexis Smart, Bridgeville, Yolanda Smack, Wilmington, Gwendolyn Smack Seaford; Cindy VanVliet, Greenwood and Buffy Holt, Seaford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins. A memorial service was held at Young’s Funeral Home, 308 North St., Seaford, on Feb. 11.
Ronald L. Bounds, 46
Ronald L. “Ron “ Bounds of Laurel passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He was born in Seaford, on June 4, 1962, a son of Henry and Betty Bounds of Laurel. Ron had worked at the E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford and for Nanticoke Homes in Greenwood. He had also worked for Mr. Jim Spence Carpeting. Ron was a talented self-taught guitar player and singer winning past talent contests in the area. His hobbies included collecting Franklin Mint cars, especially his favorite the G.T.O. He enjoyed waterskiing with his family and friends. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his brother, Douglas Bounds of Laurel and his sister, Andrea Figgs and her husband Donnie of Seaford; his aunts and uncles, Jean and James Willey of Laurel, Barbara Cor-
PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
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SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Charles A. Kutzler, 84
Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302- 875-4646
Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery
VICTORY TABERNACLE
Obituaries
Messiah’sV ineyard Church
Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM
Pastor Stacey Johnson
28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13
302-877-0443
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH
PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Church School -All Ages - 9:15 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Rev. Rick Elzey Wings of Prayer - Tues. 7:00 p.m. Come Join Our Family
22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 - www.atlantaroadcma.org Sunday
Wednesday Evening
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, Nursery, Classes for Kids-Adults 7:00 p.m. Evening Service
6:45 Catalyst Youth (grades 7-12), DivorceCare 7:00 Prayer Meeting, Men’s Group, KidStuf 103 (K-6 Kids & their parents, 1 & 3rd Wed.)
COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16
The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE (302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburywc.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am
Mount Olivet
United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School
Pastor: Rev. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.
“Shining His Light”
Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel
Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. 6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministries & WKID, The Zone, Children’s Ministries
Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor: Rev. Rick Green; Youth: Kyle Horton Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755
Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com
Praise Worship 8:30 AM • Sunday School 9:30 AM • Traditional Worship 11 AM
Laurel Baptist Church, SBC Where everybody is somebody & Jesus Christ is Lord 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956 LBC Sunday School ~ 10:00 Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Wednesday Bible Study ~ 7:00 P.M. NurseryP rovided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth Music Director: Linda Lewis
302-875-7998
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE
The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
Thank You to the churches that sponsor these pages. Your contribution makes it possible for the “Good News” to be published each week.
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nelius of Delmar and James and Cheryl Richards of Salisbury; his nieces and nephews, Justin Figgs, Tyler and Elise Bounds; his great aunts, Gertrude Wilson and Mabel O’Neal. He is also survived by a special friend, Southey White of Laurel. Several cousins also survive him. A funeral service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, on Feb. 14. Minister Mark Billiter officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Contributions may be made in Ron’s name to: Gateway Church of Christ, 25845 Ocean Gateway, Mardela Springs, MD 21837.
Everett Hayes Jefferson, Jr., 80
Everett Hayes Jefferson, Jr. of Smyrna, formerly of Laurel, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill, Smyrna. Born in Seaford, he was a son of Florence Ida Littleton and Everett Hayes Jefferson, Sr., who predeceased him. He was a self-employed driver/ trainer of harness horses. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Dover.
IN LOVING MEMORY of Catrina, Daniel and Teresa Mont February 18, 1995 Many years have passed, more quickly than we could have imagined. Now our thoughts of you bring more of the joy you brought into our lives, and less of the sorrow. What might have been we could only guess, but we know that our love for you will never change. It will always be forever in our hearts. God Bless and Keep you always. Peggy & Earl Granger Edenton, NC
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Esther Wroten Jefferson in 1994. He is survived by two daughters; Lynda S. McHugh of Seaford, and Deborah L. Steeley of Georgetown; three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.
George Daniel Isenhower, 90
George Daniel Isenhower of Seaford, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 at his residence. Born in Dover, he was the son of Minnie Grace Hill and Hidden Blair Isenhower, who preceded him in death. He was a technical assistant at the DuPont Company in Seaford, retiring in 1979. He is survived by a son, John H. Isenhower of Seaford, and a daughter, Dorothy Faye Johnson of Seaford; a sister, Grace Irene Haworth, Little Creek, Va.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth White Isenhower in August of 2008. Services and burial were private. The family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements were handled by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.
What must I do to be saved?
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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
Mary Claire Lankford, 95
Mary Claire Lankford of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Seaford, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009. She was born a daughter of Joseph and Mary Lankford of Pennsylvania, who predeceased her. Mary will always be remembered as a loving and caring person and was loved by everyone who knew her. She is survived by many cousins from Delaware and Pennsylvania and very close friends Evelyn Waldron, Mr. & Mrs. Anton Bittenbinder, Walter West, Vickie and Hospice nurses who gave her loving care. Funeral services were held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford. Burial was in Cokesbury Cemetery, Reliance. Arrangements were handled by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.
Naomi Blades Workman, 86
Naomi Blades Workman of Seaford, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was born in Bethlehem, Md., a daughter of Minnie Williamson and Charles Blades, sho predeceased her. She was a cafeteria worker at the Seaford Middle School before retiring. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bernard, George and Harry Blades.She is survived by a son, Lawrence A. Workman, Jr. of Seaford; two daughters, Joyce W. Wheatley and husband David, and Deborah A. Kessel and husband Alan of Seaford; a sister, Ruth Taylor of Seaford; three
Death Notices Susie Breher, 81
Assunta Susie Teresa Breher of Laurel died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. The funeral was held Friday, Feb. 12 at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
Henry L. Bohm, 90
Henry Lee Bohm of Laurel died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The funeral was held Wednesday, Feb. 18 at St. Philips Episcopal Church in Laurel. Interment followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
grandchildren, Lisa Little and husband Russ, Mark Wheatley and wife Melissa, and Andrea Kessel; three greatgrandchildren; Ethan and Rebecca Wheatley, and Reagan Little; and two special friends, Louise Williamson and Edna Walker. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King streets, Seaford.. Burial was in Junior Order Cemetery, Preston, Md.
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Wesley United Methodist Church
22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor James Bongard Contemporary Worship 9 am S unday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112
743 E. Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Paster
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Financial Focus America is still the land of investment opportunity By Melinda Tingle and John Rittenhouse Over the past several months, you may have become somewhat discouraged at the prospects of investing for your future. Every day, it seems, brings another piece of bad news: stock market volatility, a decline in manufacturing, housing prices in freefall, auto companies teetering on bankruptcy — the list goes on and on. However, despite these distressing headlines, you are still living in a country that is home to the most powerful economic engines in recorded history — and while these engines may currently be stalling a bit, they still offer the power and the potential to successfully drive your investment vehicles. To get a sense of this size and strength, consider the following: If the world population of 6.7 billion people were represented by just 100 persons, only five of them would live in the United States — but these five would have some pretty big economic
clout. In fact, they would own 34 percent of the world’s equity market capitalization and 25 percent of the gross world product, according to Bloomberg News. Furthermore, these five people would be responsible for technological breakthroughs that resulted in electric lights, telephones, airplanes, television, computers, the Internet and much more. And they would produce the world’s largest supply of electrical energy and sit on land that contained nearly half the free world’s known coal reserves, according to the Energy Information Administration. For good measure, they would account for 37 percent of all Nobel Prize winners, according to the Nobel Prize Foundation. Taken together, these and other factors reveal a robust supply of natural resources, intellectual capacity and entrepreneurial spirit — and these assets don’t melt away in any bear market. Instead, they point to the long-term expansion of our economy. And who owns the bulk of these corporations? More than
The Miss Delaware Organization seeks contestants to compete in the Miss Blue Gold and Tri County pageants on Saturday, March 7 at the Riverfront Theatre in Milford at 7 p.m. The competition is open to young ladies who have never competed on stage at the Miss Delaware pageant. This will be one of the last qualifying pageants for the 2009 pageant season. To be eligible to compete in the 2009 Miss Delaware Pageant, a young woman must: be between the ages of 17 (and a high school senior) and 24; a citizen of the United States; never been married; and meet residency requirements for the state of Delaware,
or be a full-time student in a Delaware college or university, or have full-time employment within the state of Delaware. Contestants are also required to compete in an official local preliminary. The winners of each local title will then compete for the title of Miss Delaware 2009 being held June 11, 12, and 13 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover. The winner will represent Delaware at the 2010 Miss America Pageant. If you are interested in becoming a Miss Delaware contestant, contact Dulcena Kemmerlin at Kemmer32@hotmail.com, call 302-393-1483 or visit www.MissDelaware.org.
Sussex County Council just made it easier to follow the money. Beginning this month, Sussex County will post its weekly bills approval list on the County Web site. County Council approved the policy at its Tuesday, Feb. 10 meeting. On a regular basis, usually each week, the public will be able to view a list of bills the Council approves, showing payment to vendors and contractors for services and supplies. The bills list will be posted online with other public documents, including the annual budget,
yearly audits, meeting minutes, agendas and proposed ordinances. Officials are hopeful the move strengthens public trust and improves transparency in County government. “These are taxpayer dollars, and the public is entitled to know how their money is being spent, on what and who is benefitting from those dollars,” Council President Vance Phillips said. The bills list can be viewed online at www.sussexcountyde. gov. Select “Bills Approval List” under the Online Services tab at the top of the main page.
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90 million American shareholders — and more often than not, their patience, discipline and confidence has been rewarded in the long term. What new investment opportunities lie just around the corner? Some await our focus on “green energy.” Others anticipate the reinvestment in our infrastructure, a key element of the Obama administration’s economic stimulus plans. These areas may be promising, but they won’t tell the whole story of the future of investing — because those chapters have yet to be written. In the meantime, what should
you do? Stick with these triedand-true strategies: • Look for quality. Seek out quality companies — those with long track records of profitability, strong management teams and competitive products. • Think long term. We’re likely to continue seeing volatility in the markets, though perhaps not to the extremes of the past year. You’ll need to look past these short-term price movements and commit yourself to investing for the long term. Over time, quality investments usually pay off. • Maintain adequate liquidity. If you have a short-term goal — such as paying for college in
two or three years — set aside an appropriate amount of money in liquid investments that are likely to preserve your principal. • Stay invested. Don’t take a “time out” from investing. The biggest rallies usually occur early in a bull market, and if you’re on the sidelines, you’ll miss out on these growth opportunities. America’s future is still bright, and yours can be, too — by investing wisely and patiently and by focusing today on your goals for tomorrow. Melinda Tingle and John Rittenhouse are financial advisors with Edward Jones.
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Seaford’s Dominique Ayres, top, got the Blue Jays on the board with a win by technical fall in the 112 pound match last week in Laurel. Seaford went on to win, 36-30, in a thriller. Photo by Mike McClure
Seaford wrestling team wins thriller, earns third seed in state tournament By Mike McClure
The Seaford and Laurel varsity wrestling teams engaged in a barn-burner last Friday night in Laurel. Seaford’s Josh Smith recorded a pin in the final match for a 36-30 Blue Jay win. Both teams earned a spot in the newly expanded state dual meet championships, slated for Tuesday in Dover. Seaford, which recorded a program best 14 wins to earn its first dual meet championship berth, enters the tournament as the third season while Laurel evened out at 7-7 with the loss and is the fifth seed. “It feels great. Words can’t describe
the way I feel right now,” Seaford senior Yvens St. Phard said of the team’s berth in the state dual meet championships. “It’s something that you want to build on year after year,” added Seaford head coach Dave Rogers. Laurel freshman Humberto Hernandez (103) opened the dual meet with a 19-3 win by technical fall, picking up a pair of points at the buzzer to put his team up, 5-0. Seaford’s Dominique Ayres (112) answered with a tech fall win at 5:36. Laurel regained the lead with Shawn Webb’s (119) win by forfeit and an 8-6
BLUE JAYS AND BULLDOGS- Seaford’s Deron Wright pulls up for the jump shot against Laurel’s Tyler West in Friday’s matchup in Seaford. The Blue Jays won the game 65-54. See story on page 27. Photo by Lynn Schofer
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Senior Josh Smith and the Seaford fans celebrate his pin in the final match of last Friday’s dual meet in Laurel. Smith’s pin gave the Blue Jays a 36-30 win. Photo by Mike McClure
DRIVING THE BASELINE- The Blue Jays’ Keona Hughes drives the baseline against Laurel’s Sharay Smith during last Thursday’s varsity girls’ basketball game in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
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JESSICA & ED FREE Seaford’s Dee Farlow goes in for a lay-up as Laurel’s Tomorrow Briddell and Brooke Evans defend during last Thursday’s game in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
Seaford girls’ basketball team unable to keep pace with Laurel in road loss By Mike McClure
The Laurel and Seaford varsity girls’ basketball teams battled it out through the first half of last Thursday’s game in Laurel. The Bulldogs went on an 18-0 run in the third quarter and went on to win, 6331, to stay two games up in the Henlopen South with two games left to play against division foes. “These girls work so hard. That (winning the south) is our first goal,” Laurel Head Coach Kevin Walmsley said following Thursday’s game. “Seaford has a lot of individual talent.” Laurel’s Sharay Smith netted four points early in the first quarter to give her team a 6-4 lead. Seaford’s Anitra Hughes hit a three-pointer on a feed from Dee Farlow before finding Whitney Maddox
who hit a three-pointer for a 10-6 Seaford advantage. The Bulldogs’ Brooke Evans hit a three-pointer at the end of the quarter to make the score 10-9. Hughes paced the Blue Jays with five first quarter points while Smith had four points for Laurel. Tomorrow Briddell opened the second quarter with a three-pointer to give Laurel a brief lead, but Farlow hit a turnaround jumper, Maddox made a basket, and Keona Hughes scored on a putback for a 16-12 Seaford advantage. Tykia Briddell netted five points and dished out an assist to help the Bulldogs to a 19-18 lead. Seaford answered with a three-pointer by Anitra Hughes and a field goal by Keona Hughes. Smith tallied four points and Evans hit a three-pointer Continued on page 28
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GOING FOR THE PIN- Seaford senior Brian Wright hold his Delmar opponent Dakota Harmon to the mat. Wright won on points in Seaford’s victory over Delmar last Wednesday at home. Photo by Lynn Schofer
BATTLE FOR THE BALL- Trying to get their hands on the ball are the Cavs’ Dwayne Dashiell and Mark Macherestle and the Celtics’ Stephon Jackson and Larry Wilson in Saturday’s Under 10 Junior NBA game sponsored by Seaford Parks and Recreation. Photo by Lynn Schofer
CLOSE CONTEST- Laurel’s Tyler Givans, top, edged Seaford’s C.R. Wilkins, 6-5, in the 135 pound match last Friday in Laurel. Givans was the first of several Bulldogs to move up a weight class during the Henlopen South battle. Photo by Mike McClure
SHOWDOWN- Seaford’s Yvens St.Phard, left, and Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski squared off in a battle last Friday night. St. Phard held a narrow 2-1 lead before shocking the Bulldogs’ home crowd with a pin in the 36-30 Blue Jay win. Photo by Mike McClure JUMP SHOTLee Latrell of the Celtics goes up for the basket and is defended by the Cavs’ Mark Macherestle and Vincent Gull in Saturday’s Seaford Park and Recreation league played at Seaford Middle School. Photo by Lynn Schofer GOING TO THE HOOP- The Sixers’ Marcus Mullen dribbles around the Lakers’ Torres Ayres last Saturday at Seaford Middle School. Photo by Lynn Schofer
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MORNING STAR • FebRuARy 19 - 25, 2009
Seaford Stars of the Week
Male Athlete of the WeekYvens St. Phard- Seaford
Seaford’s Yvens St. Phard won a pivotal match in his team’s win over Laurel last week. St. Phard recorded a pin to help swing the momentum the Blue Jays’ way in the road win. He also earned a win in a home match against Delmar on Wednesday.
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Female Athlete of the WeekHeather Solomon- Woodbridge
HOURS: SEAFORD 5:30 AM - 11 PM LAUREL 10 AM - 10 PM
Woodbridge senior Heather Solomon placed second in the 55 meter hurdles at the Henlopen Conference indoor track meet last Wednesday in Snow Hill. Solomon also came in fifth in the event at the state meet on Saturday. Honorable mention- Dominique Ayres- Seaford; Josh Smith- Seaford; Kirk NealSeaford; Spencer Coulbourn- Seaford; James Betts- Seaford; Zach Hearn- Seaford; Keyshawn Purnell- Seaford; Tim Fields- Seaford; Chris Wilkerson- Seaford; George Blanchard- Seaford; R.C. Jefferson- Woodbridge; Philip Wands- Seaford Christian; Greg Russell- Seaford Christian; Vincent Glover- Seaford; Rashawn Church- Seaford; Marc Nock- Woodbridge; Andre Dickerson- Woodbridge; Demond Anderson- Woodbridge; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Jeff Schaffer- Sussex Tech; Shane Marvel- Sussex Tech; Joe Casullo- Sussex Tech; Wendell Cannon- Sussex Tech; Emir Latoya- Sussex Tech; Aaron Betts- Sussex Tech; Earl Batten- Sussex Tech; Jenn Carr- Seaford Christian; Rebekah Cain- Seaford Christian; Anitra Hughes- Seaford; Dee Farlow- Seaford; Taylor West- Woodbridge; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Emily Ritter- Sussex Tech
Seaford boys top Laurel, 65-54, in home basketball game
Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for February 19-25
Male Athlete of the WeekJulius Mullen- Seaford High Seaford point guard Julius Mullen has made great strides in learning the Blue Jays’ new system this season. Mullen netted 14 points in Friday’s win over Laurel and added 11 points in each his team’s other two games last week.
Male Athlete of the WeekBrian Wright- Seaford High Seaford senior Brian Wright had a key pin in his team’s road win over rival Laurel last Friday night. Wright also won by major decision in the Blue Jays’ victory over Delmar on Wednesday.
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The Seaford and Laurel High boys’ basketball teams played out their earlier postponed matchup on Friday at Seaford. Seaford led the entire game but never had a commanding lead and needed to make the key plays to secure the win. Seaford ‘s defense was one step ahead on Laurel’s offense, forcing the turnover for a fast break giving the Blue Jays a first quarter lead of 14-10. The fast moving first half had the Blue Jays on top 23-19. “We knew Laurel was going to be close, they are a very athletic and tough team,” Seaford Head Coach Art Doakes said after the game. Seaford and Laurel have had similar years with many well fought battles but fell short of the wins. “Like us (Seaford), Laurel has some inexperience and lack of playing together which hurts them at times,” said Doakes. “We have been working on little things each week and tonight I asked them to take a giant step and put it all together.” Julius Mullen set up the team keeping the offense moving but in control of the pace of the play. “Julius made some clutch shots tonight,” Coach Doakes said. “He struggled with my new system and he is slowly learning to believe in it.” Doakes was also happy to see the return of Terry Hood to the team. “Terry took care of business and I am proud of him for that, he wants to play basketball so bad and it shows,” said Doakes. In the third quarter, Laurel kept the game within reach and scored points with second efforts on rebounds. Eight points separated the teams at 44-36 going into the final quarter. In the fourth quarter Seaford maintained their composure and was able to keep the lead with a total team effort that included some perfectly timed assists from Julius Mullen to Vincent Glover. Laurel did not give up as Jernel Ross and Carey Shelton sank key three point baskets in the final minutes of play. Time did run out for the Bulldogs and Seaford finished the win at 65-54. “Our game plan was to relax and come together as a team. If we play together there isn’t anyone we can’t beat, when we play as individuals we lost. It feels good to win one at home for the fans,” Doakes added. For Laurel, Carey Shelton had 20 points, Jernel Ross added 15 points, Aaron Hitchens scored nine points, and Chris Jones added eight points. For Seaford, Church led with 18 points, Vincent Glover added 15 points, Jeffrey Akins and Mullen netted 14 points each, and Hood had nine points.
Thursday, Feb. 19- Girls’ basketball- Seaford at Milford, PACC semifinals; boys’ basketball- PACC semifinals Friday, Feb. 20- Boys’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Milford, Delmar at Woodbridge, Sussex Tech at Lake Forest, PACC finals; girls’ basketball-Seaford at Polytech, Woodbridge at Delmar, PACC finals; wrestling- Henlopen Conference Tournament Saturday, Feb. 21- Wrestling- Henlopen Conference Tournament Tuesday, Feb. 24- Boys’ basketball- Seaford at Lake Forest, Woodbridge at Milford, Sussex Tech home vs. Sussex Central; girls’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Lake Forest, Woodbridge home vs. Milford, Sussex Tech at Sussex Central Wednesday, Feb. 25- Swimming- Girls’ state prelims
Seaford boys’ basketball team falls to Polytech The Seaford varsity boys’ basketball team jumped out to a 16-9 first quarter lead before falling to Polytech, 64-43, last Thursday. The Blue Jays trailed, 26-24, at the half and were outscored by the Panthers, 38-19, in the second half. Julius Mullen led Seaford with 11 points and Rashawn Church added eight points.
Woodbridge boys basketball team tops Indian River, 66-52
The Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Indian River, 66-52, last Friday in a Henlopen South contest. The Raiders jumped out to a 33-21 lead in the first half before holding on for the win. Marc Nock led all scorers with 24 points, Andre Dickerson had 17 points, and Demond Anderson added 12 for Woodbridge.
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Seaford senior Spencer Coulbourn, top, helped his team to a road win over Laurel with a win by major decision in the 145 pound match last week. Photo by Mike McClure
Seaford-Laurel wrestling continued
Seaford’s Anitra Hughes puts up a shot during last Thursday’s game in Laurel. Hughes had 10 points in the loss. Photo by Mike McClure
Girls’ basketball continued
for a 26-25 Laurel lead at the half. Smith netted six of her 10 points in the second quarter. Evans added six first half points and Tomorrow Briddell and Tykia Briddell each had five points. Hughes and Farlow scored eight points apiece to lead Seaford. The Blue Jays reclaimed the lead with a basket by Anitra Hughes off a feed from Farlow at the start of the second half, but Laurel came back with an 18-0 run to take a 44-27 lead. Tomorrow Briddell had six points and Tykia Briddell added four during the run. Laurel went on to take a 46-29 lead into the final quarter. Tomorrow Briddell had six points in the quarter and Twila McCrea chipped in with five points.’
The Bulldogs held a 17-2 advantage in the fourth quarter for the 63-31 lead. Smith had 16 points and 10 rebounds; Tomorrow Briddell contributed 14 points, six assists, and four steals; Tykia Briddell added 13 points, seven steals, seven rebounds, and five assists; Evans netted nine points; and McCrea had seven points and seven rebounds. Farlow led Seaford with 12 points and six rebounds and Anitra Hughes had 10 points. Seaford girls’ basketball team tops St. Andrew’s in overtime- The Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team defeated St. Andrew’s, 44-35, in overtime last Saturday in a non-conference contest. Dee Farlow netted 16 points, Anitra Hughes had 13 points, and Whitney Maddox added 10 points for the Blue Jays.
Seaford varsity wrestling team tops Delmar, 52-15, in home dual meet By Lynn Schofer
The Seaford High School varsity wrestling team continued its road to the State Dual Tournament by defeating Delmar at home last Wednesday. The team also celebrated their seven seniors with a pre match ceremony. Seaford had little trouble defeating the Wildcats, 52-15. Josh Smith, who wrestled up in the 285 weight class pinned his opponent at 1:11 in the first period said, “We could have done better tonight. We need to stay focused and be prepared.” The other wrestlers agreed and said it was not the time for playing around, the team must take on the tough Laurel team (Friday). Spencer Coulbourne said the team looks for some decent match ups but remains confident that Seaford will win against Laurel (see related story). Seaford jumped to a 9-0 lead after
Zack Parks won the 103 weight class on points and Dominique Ayers pinned Colby Murphy at 1:40 in the third period. Delmar’s Blaine Peters took only 18 seconds to pin Seaford’s Cody Rementer, Tyler Elliott however, Seaford’s Tyler Elliott returned the favor with a pin in the first period. CR Wilkins and Noah Vincent (135 weight class) took to the mats with the score 21-6. The two fought for points ending the first period with two points each. In the second period Delmar took the lead 3-2 and with less than 10 seconds remaining in the third period, Wilkins grabbed the lead 4-3 and took the win for Seaford. Senior Brian Wright (140 weight
victory by Marco Hernandez (125). Hernandez trailed Tyler Elliott, 4-2, at the end of the first period by held a 6-5 lead at the end of the second before going on to pick up the win. In an effort to compensate for Seaford’s strength in the middle weights, Laurel head coach Craig Blount began moving his wrestlers up a weight class, starting at 130 pounds. The Blue Jays’ Kirk Neal (130) had a pin at 1:15, but the Bulldogs’ Tyler Givans (135) held off C.R. Wilkins, 6-5, after trailing (4-2) in the second period. Seaford’s Brian Wright (140) came up with a clutch pin at :56 to knot the score at 17-17 before fellow senior Spencer Coulbourn (145) won by major decision, 16-4. Laurel’s Chris Cutsail won by decision, 9-7, in the 152 pound match to pull his team within a point before teammate Lineker Valladares (160) won by major decision, 19-5. In perhaps the biggest shocker of the night, St. Phard pinned Laurel senior standout Josh Kosiorowski to turn the momentum the Blue Jays’ way. The 171 pound match was scoreless in the first period and St. Phard held a 2-1 lead before picking up the pin at 5:07 for a 27-24 Seaford lead. “It was a great match for us. Everybody stepped up. This means so much because this is Laurel. We gave the crowd its money’s worth. Laurel’s a great team,” St. Phard said. “He’s (Kosiorowski) a tough wrestler. He’s one of the best.”
“That was a pivotal win. That was a pin that we didn’t expect. I know he (St. Phard) has potential,” said Rogers. “I think tonight the real Yvens really came out, beating Josh Kosiorowski because he’s (Kosiorowski) a superb wrestler.” Seaford’s James Betts (189) added a 5-2 win over Josh Rubino, but the Bulldogs made things interesting when senior Tony Rubino won by fall (2:33) in the 215 pound match to tie things up at 3030, bringing the Laurel team and its fans to their feet. This set up a final match between Laurel’s Justin Rife and Seaford senior Josh Smith. Both wrestlers moved up a weight class to the heavyweight division, but Smith made the transition a couple weeks back with the loss of senior Marcus Wright. Smith, who has made key contributions for the Blue Jays throughout the season, used his experience to his advantage against the younger wrestler to record a pin at 1:04, sealing Seaford’s 36-30 win. Laurel (7-7) earned the fifth seed in the state dual meet and will face fourth seeded Lake Forest (7-8) in the first round of the tournament. Third ranked Seaford (14-5) will battle sixth seeded Caravel (78) in the opening round. The Blue Jays are making their first appearance in the dual meet championships after coming close for four years. Rogers is hoping his team will follow in the footsteps of another Henlopen South foe, Indian River, which edged Seaford out before going on to make the state tournament three years in a row.
Seaford wrestling team dropped from state dual meet
The Seaford High varsity wrestling team was not permitted to competed in the state dual meet championships on Tuesday. The Blue Jays, who were seeded third in the Division II tournament, were disqualified because they exceeded the 20 match limit for the season. Seaford will compete in the individual conference and state tournaments.
class) didn’t get the pin but won, 16-4. Seaford’s CJ Martinez took the Blue Jays lead to 37-6 with another win on points. Delmar’s Sean Wilkerson pinned Ross Clagg in the first period. Senior Yvens St. Phard battled hard for his win on points 4-1 and DaShawn McIvor pinned his opponent at 1:16 in the first period. The Wildcats’ Spencer Geniesse also edged James Betts, 10-9, in the 189 pound
match. Seniors Clayton Lester, Kirk Neal, Wright, Coulbourne, CJ Martinez, St. Phard, and Smith reflected on their high school careers. St. Phard said, “We are all very close, we are friends on the mat and off. We have dinner together, we are all one big family.” “We enjoy each other and just love to hang out,” Brian Wright added.
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World of Outlaw sprint cars to return to DIS in May
New initiative underway at Eastern Shore Baseball Museum
The roar of 410 Sprint Cars will descend on the Delaware International Speedway when the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars makes their long awaited return on Saturday night May 12. In May of 2003 the World of Outlaws made their first and only appearance on the tacky half-mile with 20-time champion, Indiana’s Steve Kinser, thrilling the large crowd by taking the win. This year Kinser will return and will have the opportunity to face his long time foe and former three-time champ, Sammy Swindell of Germantown, Tenn., who is returning to the WoO trail after several years’ absence. Swindell is off to a hot start this season as he recently won his fifth Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa, Okla. Leading the charge of new talent will be defending three-time champion, Donny Schatz of Minot, ND. Schatz is driving for the first time this season for Tony Stewart Motorsports. Schatz won the WoO opener in Florida and went on to win three more times in the series establishing himself as the current point leader and the driver to beat. Tickets went on sale Wednesday, February 18 and are available by calling the speedway office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays at 302-875-1911. Purchases can be made by Visa or Mastercard priced at $32 general admission for adults, $7 general admission for ages 7-13 and children six and under free with an adult. Reserved seats on the spectator side will be $35 with ages 7-13 at $10. Adult pit admission will be $40 with pit grandstand admission for ages 7-13 at $10 and ages six and under free with an adult.
Sussex Tech wrestling team tops Cape, 38-26
By Charlie Brown
Henlopen Conference Indoor Track and Field meet takes place The following are the Western Sussex results from the Henlopen Conference Track and Field meet which took place last Wednesday in Snow Hill: Boys- 1,600 meter run- 3. Tim Fields, Seaford, 4:44.32; 800 meter run- 2. Aaron Betts, Sussex Tech, 2:07.2; 3,200 meter run- 2. Chris Wilkerson, Seaford, 10:43.6, 3. Brian Singh, Sussex Tech, 10:49.3; 1.600 meter relay- 3. Sussex Tech, 3:57.4; long jump- Emir Latoya, Sussex Tech, 20’ 11 1/4”; triple jump- 1. Latoya, Sussex Tech, 43’ 3 1/2”; high jump- Betts, Sussex Tech, 5’ 6”; shot put- 1. Earl Batten, Sussex Tech, 44’ 1”, 2. R.C. Jefferson, Woodbridge, 44’, 3. George Blanchard, Seaford, 41’; pole vault- 3. Zach Hearn, Seaford, 11’ 6” Girls- 55 meter hurdles- 2. Heather Solomon, Woodbridge, 9.24; 55 meter dash- 3. Shanay Snead, Sussex Tech, 7.76; 800 meter relay- 3. Sussex Tech, 1:52.6; 3,200 meter run- 2. Emily Ritter, Sussex Tech, 12:47.02; 1,600 meter run- 1. Sussex Tech, 4:37; triple jump- Ritter, Sussex Tech, 32’ 1”
Western Sussex indoor track teams compete in states
The following are the local results from the State Indoor Track and Field state meet last Saturday: Girls- 55 meter hurdles- 5. Heather Solomon, Woodbridge, 9.43; 1,600- 13. Emily Ritter, Sussex Tech, 5:49.01; 3200- 12. Ritter, Sussex Tech, 12:32.29; shot put- 13. Mary Batten, Sussex Tech, 25’ 3 3/4”; pole vault- 2. Kayla Burd, Delmarva Christian, 8’ 6”, 3. Mallorie Parsons, Delmarva Christian, 8’ 6”, 8. Rachel Gooss, Delmarva Christian, 7’ 6”, 13. Liz Ewing, Seaford, 6’ 6” Boys- 55 meter hurdles- 8. Dajaun Short, Woodbridge, 8.81; 1600- 7. Tim Fields, Seaford, 4:45.58, 12. Chad McMaster, Sussex Tech, 4:49.97, 15 Abraham Cruz, Seaford, 5:00.27; 800- 12. Aaron Betts, Sussex Tech, 2:21.20; long jump- 4. Emir Latoya, Sussex Tech, 20’ 6 1/4”, 6. Keyshawn Purnell, Seaford, 19’ 11 1/4”; triple jump- 5. Latoya, Sussex Tech, 42’ 5 3/4”. 7. Purnell, Seaford, 41’ 8”; shot put- 8. R.J. Jefferson, Woodbridge, 44’ 1/4”, 9. Earl Batten, Sussex Tech, 43’ 111/4”, 10. George Blanchard, Seaford, 40’ 8 3/4”; pole vault- 5. Zach Hearn, Seaford, 11’ 6”, 11. Ethan Lee, Seaford, 10’
A CLOSE ONE- Seaford’s James Betts holds his opponent Spencer Geniesse of Delmar in the second period of the 189 weight class match. Betts lost on points in the final seconds of the match. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Geoff Smoot has always had a passion for baseball. The former James M. Bennett High School and Eastern Shore Baseball League coach is using that zeal to create another component of the Eastern Shore Baseball Museum, which is located at the Delmarva Shorebirds’ stadium. He is project chairman for a new display at the museum. “In cooperation with the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches, we propose to house a display which will honor all of the past state baseball champions,” he explained. “Also, we want to have a plaque which will honor all of the inductees into the Maryland High School Baseball Hall of Fame.” This would sit well with the Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation Board of Directors, of which he is a part. “Two plaques would be displayed on the wall of our Leroy Muir Room. In addition, we have a donated display case and we intend to do some carpentry work to put up a shelf where we can display the hats of all the high school teams on the Delmarva Peninsula. The display case would house, on a year-to-year basis, the pictures and memorabilia of the current state champions in Maryland,” Smoot said. “We need help to make this happen. If people can help by sending us a donation or by having a business sponsor a plaque, please contact us,” said Smoot, who is also a member of the ESB Hall of Fame. Smoot may be contacted at (410) 546-0880 or GBSmoot@verizon.net. Interested individuals may also write Smooth or send donations to ESBF, P.O. Box 2071, Salisbury, Maryland 21802. Please indicate on donations that they are for the State Baseball Exhibit. The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team beat Cape Henlopen, 3826, last Wednesday. Four different Raven wrestlers recorded pins in the win. Jeff Schaffer (171) had a pin at 5:47, Alex Thomas (189) recorded a pin at 3:14, Shane Marvel (215) won by major decision, 10-2, and Joe Casullo (285) added a pin at 1:32. Matt Bennett (119) also won, 17-10; Wendell Cannon (125) had a pin at 1:47; Cole Magagnotti (140) won by major decision, 11-3; and Jeff Schaffer Brent Prouse (145) won by decision, 7-5.
Sussex Tech boys’ team loses to Polytech in low scoring affair The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball team fell to Polytech, 36-27, last Friday despite holding a 16-9 lead at the half. The Panthers roared back, outscoring the Ravens 16-2 in the third quarter. Josh Strand led Sussex Tech with 10 points and teammate Desmond Sivels added six.
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Seaford Bowling Lanes
Tuesday AM Mixed
High games and series Maurice Duncan 247, 81 Carolyn Chandler 223 Ellen Messick 623
Eastern Shore Men
High games and series Jason Smith 290 Jason Cocron 780
Baby Blue Jays
High games and series Adin Chambers 173, 328 Abigail Ayers 171, 322
Seaford City
High games and series R.A. Jester 321, 811
Kevin Brightwell Bill Aiolkowski Joyce Tull
Sunday Nite Mixed
Wednesday AM Mixed
High games and series Andrew Parlier 302 Grayson Barthlow 776 Crystal James 273 Brenda Layton 768
Sunday Adult/ Youth
High games and series Gordon Hearn 262 Doug Avery 729 Theresa Richey 273, 752 Tyler Wells 278, 777 Brittany Hastings 249, 709
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High games and series J.R. Whitelock 240 Shane Hallbrook 659 Lindsey Sullivan 255, 626
Christian Fellowship
High games and series
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High games and series Dave Morris 269 Jim Suda 710 Brandi Lewis 271, 730
Tuesday Early Mixed
High games and series Gary Hitchens 276 Bill Wagner 728 Diane Patchett 264 Nancy Blocker 689
Mardel
High games and series Dana James 280 David Spicer 751
Senior Express
High games and series Cal Brundick 294, 779 Shirley Ellis 293 Marcia Regan 787
Young Adults
High games and series Ryan Prettyman 262 Jacob Dubinski 651 Katie Hickey 251 Cassie Wooters 597
Niteowl
High games and series Mike Gorman 284 Brian Hill 758
Thursday Night Mixed
High games and series John Kenney 276, 704 Kate Saterlee 256, 706
Friday Trios
High games and series Frank Jones 713 Ernest Ricketts 279 Freddie Brown 279 Lisa Jonson 251, 682
Club 50
High games and series George Bramble 265, 728 Ruth Rhodes 261 Edith Krause 704
Laurel Little League is looking for managers, coaches All interested managers and coaches are asked to submit letters of interest to the Laurel Little before Feb. 27. Letters should be sent to Laurel Little League, PO Box 207, Laurel, DE 19956.
DEFENSE- Billy Elliott guards Jawaan McGomery in the Seaford Parks and Recreation 10 and Under Junior NBA League played at Seaford Middle School last weekend. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Seaford Department of Parks to hold spring program, trip
The Seaford Department of Parks is currently holding signups for the following programs: Spring co-ed youth basketball- The league is open to ages 8-18 at a cost of $20. Sign up at the office or call 629-6809. The leagues will start the end of March and all games are played at Seaford Middle School. Orioles vs Yankees at Camden Yards- SDR will take a trip to see the Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees on Friday, May 8. The cost is $55 which includes the game ticket and charter bus. The bus leaves from Seaford High School at 4 p.m. Call the office to reserve your seat early. There are only 46 tickets available.
YOUTH BASKETBALL- Darnell Savage of the Sixers brings the ball down court in Saturday’s 11-14 Junior NBA game played at Seaford Middle School and sponsored by Seaford Parks and Recreation. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Laurel Little League to hold registration for 2009 season The Laurel Little League will hold registration for the 2009 season on Saturday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 28. Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nanticoke Little League to hold signups for the ‘09 season Nanticoke Little League will be holding signups for the 2009 season on the following dates and times: Feb. 21, and 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Seaford Middle School cafeteria and Feb. 19 and 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seaford Middle School cafeteria. The cost is $45 for the first child and $20 for additional children.
Nanticoke Little League looking for managers in 2009
Anyone interested in managing a Little League team for the 2009 season, please send a letter of intent to Nanticoke Little League, P.O. Box 274, Seaford, DE 19973 no later than March 5.
IN TRAFFIC- Seaford’s Vincent Glover forces his way through the defense of Laurel’s Chris Jones, Kline Valentin, and Dashawn Griffin for the score in Friday’s win over the Bulldogs at home. Photo by Lynn Schofer
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Laurel/Seaford Star Tuesday high school scoreboard Wrestling- State Dual Meet Championships- Caravel 37, Laurel 33- The Laurel varsity wrestling team, which moved up to the fourth seed, fell to Caravel in the first round of the state dual meet championships. Humberto Hernandez (103) had a pin at 2:23, Zach Toadvine (135) won by fall at 3:45, and Chris Cutsail (145) added a 7-5 win. Tyler Givans (130), Lineker Valladares (152), and Josh Kosiorowski (160) also won by forfeit for the Bulldogs, who defeated Caravel during the regular season. Sussex Central 41, Sussex Tech 27- Shane Marvel (215) earned a 9-6 win; Wendell Cannon (125) won by major decision, Zach Toadvine 14-5; Kyle Kunzler (135) won, 9-5, and Ryelan Pavlik (160) recorded a pin at 5:05 for the Ravens. Alex Thomas (189) and John Briddell (112) also won by forfeit. Boys’ basketball- Cape Henlopen 44, Sussex Tech 32- Josh Strand netted 13 points and Tyler Belle added nine in the loss. Girls’ basketball- Seaford 46, Delmar 38- Anitra Hughes paced the Blue Jays with 18 points in the home win. Delmar’s Shannon Wilson also netted 18 points.
Members of the Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team celebrate a road win over Woodbridge on Tuesday. The win gave the Bulldogs their second Henlopen South title in the past three years. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel girls, Woodbridge boys clinch Henlopen South titles By Mike McClure
The Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team and the Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball team each clinched Henlopen South titles with wins on Tuesday night. Both teams have had a great deal of success in the South over the past three or four years. “I can’t say enough about these girls, they always battle back,” Laurel girls’ basketball coach Kevin Walmsley said. “These girls (seniors) have given a lot to the program. They won the South two years ago, but this is even sweeter for them.” Woodbridge gave Laurel a battle in Tuesday’s girls’ contest, which took place in Bridgeville. The Raiders held a 16-11 lead at the end of the first quarter as Kera Sampson netted eight points. Woodbridge took a 26-23 lead into the half thanks to 10 points by Sampson, nine points from Taija Maddox, and Grace Reardon’s seven points. Tykia Briddell, Brooke Evans, and Twila McCrea each netted six first half points for Laurel. The Bulldogs used a 19-9 advantage
in the third quarter to pull away, winning the game by the score of 50-44. McCrea netted 12 points while Evans and Sharay Smith added 11 each. Sampson tallied 19 points and Reardon chipped in with 13 points for the Raiders. Woodbridge 63, Laurel 33- Four different Raiders scored in double digits in Tuesday’s division clinching win in Laurel. Marc Nock scored a game-high 21 points, Greg Seay had 11, and Jorge Young and Andre Dickerson each had 10 points. Carey Shelton had 16 points to lead the Bulldogs. “It’s (winning the South) the first step. We’ve been working hard all season,” Woodbridge boys’ basketball coach Damon Ayers said. “I’m proud of our guys and how hard they worked and the adversity they overcame. Like the Laurel girls’ basketball team, this is not the first time the Woodbridge boys have won the South. They have won the title three of the last four years including last season. “It’s always extremely hard to repeat in anything,” Ayers said. “We stayed focussed and took it one game at a time.”
GOING FOR TWO- Seaford’s Anitra Hughes goes up for the basket against Delmar’s Starr Nutter in Tuesday’s high school girls’ basketball game. Seaford and Delmar High met for the third time this season and Seaford defeated the Delmar Wildcats 46-38 in a close contest that was decided in the fourth quarter of play. Complete story to follow next week. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Woodbridge girls’ basketball team loses to Indian River
Woodbridge’s Trez Kane goes up for a shot against Laurel’s David Albert during Tuesday’s game in Laurel. The Raiders clinched the Henlopen South title, their third in four years, with the road win. Photo by Mike McClure 100%
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The Woodbridge varsity girls’ basketball team fell to Indian River, 42-29, last Thursday. Taylor West paced the Raiders with 13 points in the loss.
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Health Lung Association releases 2008 State of Tobacco Control report
Delaware’s tobacco control policies earned mixed grades, with “A”s for smoke-free air and tobacco prevention, but a “D” in cigarette tax and an “F” for cessation coverage in the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control 2008 report. State of Tobacco Control 2008 grades states and the District of Columbia on smoke-free air laws; cigarette tax rates; tobacco prevention and control program funding; and coverage of cessation treatments and services. Federal tobacco control efforts are graded on the federal cigarette tax; U.S. Food Drug Administration (FDA) regulation of tobacco products; federal coverage of tobacco cessation treatments; and the ratification of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (the world’s first public health treaty, which is aimed at reducing tobacco use globally). Grades are calculated by comparing policies against standards that are based on the most current, recognized scientific criteria for effective tobacco control measures. “Delaware leaders are improving their decisions when it comes to tobacco prevention and control spending, but will
need to improve cessation coverage, for example, in order to help prevent death and disease caused by tobacco use,” said Deborah Brown, vice president of community outreach and advocacy for the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic. “Delaware received an “F” for cessation coverage because we offer no counseling services (except group counseling for pregnant women), and because there is no private insurance mandate,” said Brown. However, the American Lung Association in Delaware had a successful year in accomplishing its public policy agenda. “Despite a deficit year for the state budget, the Delaware General Assembly approved $10.6 million for tobacco prevention and cessation programs through communitybased organizations,” said Brown. Tobacco-related illness remains the number-one preventable cause of death in the U.S. and is responsible for an estimated 1,900 deaths in Delaware. Tobacco-related illness claims close to 393,000 American lives every year and costs our nation $193 billion annually. Almost 50,000 additional deaths are due to secondhand smoke exposure; the U.S. Surgeon General has declared that
There is more to look for in a college than a recognizable name By Anthony Policastro, M.D
About 10 years ago, Princeton did a study on college graduates and their salaries 20 years after graduation. They looked at 1975 graduates and saw how much they were making in 1995. What they found was interesting. The salary an individual made, 20 years after graduation from college, was in no way related to the college they attended. Those who attended big name colleges might get a good first job out of college. However, 20 years later, what mattered was how the individual did at their job once out of college. They found only one significant factor in their study. Salary 20 years after graduation was only related to class rank in high school. Those who worked hard in high school did better in the business world than those who did not. The hard working personality trait showed up early. It continued to be present after college graduation. Now a more recent study looks at salaries in a different way. However, it shows pretty much the same thing. It looked at salaries within 5 years after graduation from college. It also looked at salaries more than 10 years after graduation. It compared those salaries to college tuition. The logic was that if you paid more for college tuition, you should make more
money after college. For private colleges they looked at the regular tuition. For public colleges, they looked at out of state tuition costs. They then divided the tuition into the salary to get a ratio. This study was not as comprehensive as the one that Princeton did. However, since the results are similar, it is likely just as valid. I have included a chart of the top 50 schools in this list for comparison. Of interest is that the University of Delaware ranked 16th overall. That put it ahead of places like Yale, Harvard and Princeton. It put it ahead of a lot of other state schools. Since the rankings were based on out of state tuition, an in state student would do even better. In current economic times, families are looking at college tuition costs very carefully. Therefore, information like this is important. There are several lessons to be learned from these studies. The first is that the place to develop a good work ethic is high school. The second is that big name colleges have some advantages. However, those advantages are not necessarily monetary in nature. A third lesson might be that we should all move to Georgia or Texas and pay in state tuition. Then we would really get a good bargain.
there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. “The bar has been raised, and it’s up to us to improve our policies to better protect public health,” Brown said. “Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updating its recommendations on what states should spend on tobacco control programs in 2007, Delaware will be about $2 million short of the new $13.7 million recommended spending level when the federal funding from the CDC is factored in.” Seven states — Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia — scored all F’s. Higher tobacco taxes, prevention and cessation programs funded at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended levels, and comprehensive smokefree air laws are proven to save lives and cut healthcare costs. Many states, however, continued to fail to enact these critical policy measures; instead, state-level political candidates accepted more than $3 million in campaign contributions from the tobacco industry in 2008. The federal government failed in three of four categories, mustering only a “D”
for signing but not ratifying the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) treaty, and scoring F’s for failing to implement comprehensive cessation treatments, failing to give the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products, and having a cigarette tax that is too low to protect public health. In the area of smoking cessation, the federal government’s overall coverage is weak. While the Medicare prescription drug benefit covers smoking cessation drugs for its patients, the federal government does not require state Medicaid programs to provide cessation coverage for Medicaid recipients. “Tobacco use is at the heart of a crisis plaguing America’s health and economy, and it must become a priority for leaders at all levels of our government,” said Brown. Delaware is making good progress though in its public health programs, thanks to funding which is close to or above recommended levels, according to Brown. Delaware’s adult smoking rate dropped dramatically from 2006 to 2007 – from 21.7 percent in 2006 to 18.9 percent in 2007, falling below the national average of 19.8 percent for the first time in years.
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Health Briefs Cancer Center hosts program
Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of treatment. Look Good...Feel Better, a program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer conceal loss of hair, skin problems, and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy. Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will host the program on Monday, March 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Cancer Care Center’s 2nd floor conference room. The program is free to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 302629-6611, ext. 2588.
Nemours campaign wins awards
Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS) was recently honored with three awards from the sixth annual Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA). Nemours received a Gold Award in Newspaper Advertising – Series; a Gold Award for Television Advertising – Single; and a Merit Award for Total Advertising Campaign. NHPS won for the Kids Can’t Do It Alone campaign, part of its statewide obesity prevention efforts that promote the 5-2-1-Almost None lifestyle. This formula encourages kids and adults to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, limit screen time to less than two hours a day, get one hour or more of physical activity each day, and drink almost no sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and sports drinks. For more information about the 5-2-1-Almost None campaign, visit www. GrowUpHealthy.org.
Blood Bank celebrates donations
As a new year begins, the Blood Bank of Delmarva has many people to thank. Blood donors contributed a record 82,928 blood donations in 2008 — keeping the blood supply stable all year. More than 20,000 patients benefitted and no surgeries were cancelled because blood was not available. Throughout January, the Blood Bank and local blood transfusion recipients are thanking those blood donors through the annual celebration of National Blood Donor Month. Holidays, busy travel schedules, inclement weather and illness all combine to make the winter months a time when blood is often in short supply. Because of this, the Blood Bank asks local residents to make a New Year’s resolution in 2009 that is easy to keep: donate blood. For more information about the Blood
Bank or to schedule an appointment to give blood, call 888-8-BLOOD-8 or visit www.delmarvablood.org.
Stroke support group offered
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s next Stroke Support Group meeting is Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Nanticoke Memorial’s 2nd Floor Cancer Care Center Conference Room. The support group is designed for individuals who have survived a stroke as well as their families and caregivers. The two-hour support group meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and stroke survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support, and allow for networking. Refreshments will be provided. Preregistration is not required for this free support group. For more information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 302-629-6611, ext. 8626.
feel less isolated and more in control. All programs offered through The Wellness Community of Delaware are free of charge to people affected by cancer. For further information, or to register, call 645-9150.
CHEER plans healthy living expo
On Tuesday, April 21 the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown will host a free Healthy Living Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Healthy Living Expo, which is open to the public, has room for more vendors to set up a table at the expo. The fee is $75 or $50 if you offer a health screening. For registration or more information, call 302-854-9500.
Diabetes education offered
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will hold a four-session diabetes educational pro-
gram beginning March 4 and continuing March 11, 18 and 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the hospital. Registration is required and the cost of the program may be reimbursable by insurance. The program includes weekly education sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes self-management. Sessions include the following: week one - what is diabetes; week two - meal planning, eating out and reading labels; week three - glucose monitoring, sick day rules, traveling; and week four - medication, stress management and lifestyle changes. Family members and significant others are welcome to attend. To register and obtain more information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 302-629-6611, ext. 2446.
CHEER Center gets trainer
Personal Trainer Dave Ronovech is now available at the CHEER Community Center located at 20520 Sand Hill Road in Georgetown every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m., free of charge. Ronovech, who is the premier senior and elderly health and fitness instructor in Sussex County, specializes in senior and elderly exercise. Dave is licensed through Active Living Partners to assist clients with diet, nutrition and becoming more physically active. He is the founder and director of the Fountain of Youth Fitness Program at the Harbour Lights CHEER Activity Center in Lewes. To join the CHEER Center’s Fit N’ Fun Fitness Center, you must be over the age of 50. Cost is $20 a month for members and $24 for non-members. For more information, call 302-854-9500.
Walk MS Kick-Off Party
Learn more about the MS Society Delaware Chapter at a Walk MS Kick-Off Rally on Tuesday, March 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Ball Room at the Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information about the rally, contact Stefanie Sirota at ssirota@heritageshoresgolf.com. For more information about Walk MS and the MS Society, visit delawarewalk. org.
Cancer Networking Support Group
The Wellness Community of Delaware offers a “General Cancer Networking” support group the third Monday of each month from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. held at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center second-floor library, Seaford. Professionally led cancer support programs offer hope, education, and emotional support for adults with cancer and their loved ones who want to fight for recovery and the quality of their lives. Learn how to
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At least President Obama is taking action I’ve often commented if I put six people in one room to read rank alio the same article and took them out one by one to tell me what they read I would have six differ- President Obama may ent reactions to that article. fail more times than he Amazingly the same is true succeeds, but if he sits by with opinions of the stimulus bill passed along party lines. and waits for the econThe Webster dictionary deomy to respond, it may scribes stimulus as something that incites or quickens action, worsen. feeling, thought, etc. To me that means act quickly, do something. Democrats want to pump money immeThe bill is complicated. It will take diately into job creation: road construction, weeks, many months to sort out what is bridges, schools and money into programs in the bill and where the money will go. to help those unemployed by extending I found interesting comments from our benefits and of course welfare programs Congressional delegation and their views to help those needing a jump start of their of the bill. own. They believe this bill will put a stop Both Democrat senators’ bottom line to the bleeding economy. for supporting the bill was jobs, but for Republicans felt their tax cuts espedifferent reasons. Mike Castle spoke like a cially in pay checks would put money liberal but his inner conservative leanings immediately into the economy and trickle overtook his urge to support the legisladown. I had two problems with that: tax tion. He even voted against his House Recuts were a priority of the past administrapublican version of the bill. tion and the only ones benefiting from that There were wide disparities between were those at the top. the parties: all 183 Republican House How does cutting the payroll tax and members opposed the original and joint putting more money into your pay check conferee bill, and 38 of 41 Republican help the millions of Americans who are Senators did the same.
out of work and not receiving a check? Wouldn’t they be happier paying taxes and having a job? I thought Castle’s summation why he didn’t support the bills was interesting. He wrote: “So many stated goals of the bill have been priorities that I support, which made this vote very difficult for me…. goals that I have worked consistently to advance.” But he added he didn’t think these goals went far enough. This bill is far from perfect. Opponents will find much pork in the $787 billion stimulus package. I’m sure we are spending millions to protect an endangered ant. Some of the package will work, some will fail. I watched a TV movie of Dr. Ben Carson, the renowned pediatric doctor from John Hopkins who performed the first groundbreaking separation of babies joined at the back of the head. Raised poor and lacking confidence, he was afraid of failure while thinking of the procedure. His mother, who always told him there was nothing he couldn’t do, offered another wise bit of advice: “You don’t know if you will fail unless you try.” President Obama may fail more times than he succeeds, but if he sits by and waits for the economy to respond, it may worsen. He is trying a plan, maybe not
perfect, but he is doing something to spur the economy. Conservative opponents say we are burdening our grandchildren and generations to come with a huge debt with this bill. I gotta tell you this burns this ole boy. These same people said nothing while the former administration was building trillions in debt, said very little when billions were spent without any restrictions to bail out huge banks and Wall Street while both parties put aside their political differences and supported the bailouts to the dissatisfaction of most Americans. Now someone is trying to help bail out the little guy who just wants a regular paycheck, no bonus or parachute after they are fired, a home with a picket fence, a decent car, health care and a check each month when they retire, and the Republicans can’t put aside their differences and work for Americans in a non-partisan effort. This stimulus bill if it works will not improve the economy overnight. There will be more layoffs, more homes lost, more need for food banks and shelters for the homeless. Hospitals will incur more debt as emergency rooms become more overcrowded with those without insurance. But we must have hope. Without hope all is lost.
I think I was six years old before I realized I was not the only person ony indsor in the world named “Tony.” I know I wasn’t aware of it in 1962 when I That is when I dropped was completely awe struck as I was watching “Romper Room” on TV my sandwich and ran and “Miss Sally” said she could see me as she gazed through her “Magthrough the house like ic Mirror.” I remember it like it was Grant through Richyesterday. She was gazing through her “Magic Mirror” and chanting, mond. “Romper stomper, bomper boo, tell me, tell me, tell me do. Magic Mirror tell me today did all my friends have fun at play? I see Donny, and continue to sit around on the sofa watchLeslie and Peter and Tony.” That is when I ing television and eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in my underwear. There dropped my sandwich and ran through the was going to be more expected of me as I house like Grant through Richmond. added the years to my age. I would probably not have been quite I was fortunate. As a child my father so shocked, but at the time I was sitting on woke each morning before the sun came the couch eating a peanut butter and jelly up and chopped and stacked firewood, fed sandwich in my underwear. I suppose I and milked the cows, hand-shucked horse should have been more prepared because corn for feed and gathered eggs, all this every morning at the end of the show she prior to the school day. would look through the “Magic Mirror” Since we did not live on a farm when and then call off the first name of at least I was growing up, the expectations my 20 kids that she could see. I should have father had for me were somewhat limited been concerned that she might one day and fundamental. The most basic expectasee me and therefore I should be sitting in tion was “go to school” and “do the best front of the television in a little more than you can do.” I think I pretty much acmy underwear. complish those goals throughout the first It’s amazing how much of an imaginasix or seven years of my school career. I tion you can have when you have not yet think outside of a few collisions over atbeen polluted by the cynicism of society. titude, a smart mouth and fighting with my I mean this woman was looking through brothers, Dad and I kept an even pace with a mirror that had no glass in it. She just limited tension. held an empty frame in front of her face However, it was in those high school and chanted and there was no doubt in my days that I began to learn a new and excitmind, or the minds of anybody else watching lesson about reality: that lesson being ing the show, that she could see us. “dad don’t play.” I had come to recognize It was like Captain Kangaroo. He carried on conversations with Mr. Moose and that most all my physical confrontations with Dad were relegated to the home front Mr. Bunny and I thought they were real and not school. animals. The youthful mind is awesome. I guess I carried a false sense of securiHowever, as a child I progressed and ty, believing that Dad was less aggressive began to separate fantasy from reality. when it came to my behavior in school. For instance, it was a fantasy that I would
This was definitely a fantasy. However, that was something I was destined to learn the hard way. Actually most lessons I learned as a child came the hard way. I was a scholar and Dean’s List recipient at the “School of Hard Knocks.” But, you would think having experienced Dad’s wrath at home, I would be cautious about doing things at school that would in any way risk firing up his very sensitive temper. Nope. I for some reason had a death wish. As a teenager I became the teacher’s worst nightmare and the vice-
principal’s constant companion. I found more interest in being “Class Clown” and less in striving to be a class success. As much fun as this daily stage act in the classroom was, I often found less than popular reviews when I arrived home to find that a teacher had issued a complaint to my father. This is when I would more than a few times, perform my second stage show which was a lead dancer in Dad’s well choreographed “belt ballet.” Oh well, there is much to be said about improvisation.
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POLICE JOURNAL Robbery at Cigarette Outlet
On Feb. 12 at 1:15 a.m. Seaford Police responded to the Payless Cigarette Outlet on Stein Highway in Seaford for a burglary. Officers determined that an unknown suspect forced entry into the business and removed an assorted amount of cigarettes. The suspect then fled the store in an unknown direction. The Seaford Police Departments Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seaford Police Department at 302 629-6644 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved.
Second man caught in robbery
On Feb. 16, Laurel Police issued an arrest warrant for Anthony Watkins, 22, of Wilmington, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Jan. 31 in the 400 block of Wilson Street in Laurel. According to the victims, two suspects entered their home on Wilson Street
wearing all black and black ski masks. One produced a chrome handgun and the other a knife. The suspects demanded money and personal property. One suspect, Shawmba Jones, 34, of Claymont, was taken into custody and the other, Anthony Watkins, fled. Within hours of the warrant being issued, Watkins was taken into custody by the U.S Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Watkins was arrested without incident and transported to the Laurel Police Department. He was charged with two counts of first degree robbery; one count of attempted first degree robbery; four counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; four counts of possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony; four counts of second degree kidnapping; first degree burglary; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number; wearing a disquise during the commission of a felony; maintaining a vehicle; possession of a deadly weapon by a convicted felon; second degree conspiracy; endangering the welfare of a child; and possession of marijuana. Watkins was processed and arraigned at a Justice of the Peace Court and committed to SCI on $140,000 secured bail.
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For budget-conscious cooks, inexpensive eggplant may be the answer Do you know anyone who isn’t interested in saving a little oretta norr money in these troubled economic times? Cutting back on frills is one thing but food isn’t exactly a frill. Watching food prices rise, however, can generate quite a chill. Here are a few tips from About.com to help make your quest for saving money on your food bill a little bit easier. • Do a little homework ahead of time. Take the time to do a quick inventory of your kitchen to deucts will help you get the best value for termine the food that you need. Make a your dollar. Also, be certain to check “exshopping list and note coupons you want piration” and “use by” dates to insure you to use. Read circulars to find where the are buying the freshest products. bargains are. • Beware of marketing strategies. Avoid • Choose the right store. For basic marketing ploys designed to draw your atgrocery needs many grocery stores now tention to a particular product. Knowing offer excellent product and price selection, some of the tricks of the trade will ultifrequent shoppers programs and double mately save you money. Beware of endcoupon days. However, when buying in of-the-aisle dump bins, island displays, bulk you may want to tackle the warerecipe related item placement and middlehouse clubs or superstores. Non-perishable shelf items. This is typically where higher items are often at unbeatable prices at such priced and impulse products are placed. stores. For the best prices on health and • Learn to be a label reader. Reading beauty products check the national drugthe product label is the best way to find store chains and superstores. out more than what is advertised on the • Eat first. Just one sniff of a grocery box. Ingredients are listed in order by the store’s freshly baked bread will ignite the quantity actually used when making the appetite and send even the most hardened product. The ingredients used in the highshopper down the aisle grabbing for anyest quantity are listed first. For example, if thing that looks good. Remember, everyyou are looking for avocado dip you will thing looks good when our stomachs are want to see avocados listed in the first part screaming, “Feed me!” of the ingredient list, not the last part. • Take advantage of coupons, rebates • If you are looking to cut fat from your and frequent shopper programs. You can diet, be careful of words such as “lite” or save hundreds of dollars a year by taking “fat-free” which can have broad definiadvantage of product incentives. Even the tions. By reading the label you can get a less enthusiastic coupon clippers can shave better idea of what the fat-to-calorie ratio an average of 10 percent off their bottomis as well as other valuable nutritional inline by cashing in a small handful of couformation. pons per trip. Make sure you’re signed up • Watch the scanner. Keeping your eyes to your store’s frequent shopper program. peeled to the scanner has dual advantages. You will receive advanced notice of speFirst, it will keep the cashier more alert. cial loss leaders, double-coupon days and Secondly, it will allow you to stop the other money saving information. (I sign up checkout process if an item is showing the for weekly online newsletters that alert me incorrect price. Keeping the store circular to the latest deals.} nearby is also helpful in disputing an in• Store Brands. Try it, you may like it. correct price. You can also ask the cashier The days of generic type packaging and to stop ringing while you accompany the bland tasting food in store brand products employee to the aisle to check the price of is over. Companies have worked hard to an item. improve their private-label brands and ofThe two recipes below taste like a milten the taste is equal to the national brands. lion dollars but feature wallet-friendly eggDo not be afraid to experiment. If you find plant. If you think you don’t like eggplant, the product meets your standards, you can they’ll make you a convert, especially my save an average of 40 percent off your anfavorite, Pasta alla Norma from chef Jamie nual grocery bill. Oliver. • Set limits on impulse buying. Avoiding spontaneous shopping trips is one Pasta Stir-Fry of the best deterrents to impulse buying. Recipe from Angie Ketterman Sticking to a well thought-out shopping Makes 4 servings list will help will help cut down on grab1 16-ounce package whole-wheat linguine bing for things that you do not need. In ad- 2 tablespoons canola oil dition, giving yourself enough time to shop 1 medium onion, sliced will help prevent dashing in and reaching 1 red bell pepper, sliced for the first item that you come to. Set1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and diced ting a dollar limit for impulse buying will 1/2 small eggplant, sliced into small help soothe cravings without busting the chunks, about 2 cups budget. 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced • Comparison shop. To determine the 1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed true value of a product read the unit price, 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes not just the package price. The unit price 2 tablespoons soy sauce information is usually on a sticker located 1 chicken breast, cooked and sliced on the shelf that holds the item. The pack2 scallions, sliced, for garnish age price only tells you the cost of the entire item. The unit price shows the cost Cook the pasta in boiling salted water per pound, ounce, etc. Taking a moment to until al dente. While pasta is cooking, heat compare this information in similar prodcanola oil in a large saute pan or wok over
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Pasta alla Norma From Jamie’s Italy by Jamie Oliver Appeared in Gourmet in October 2007 Makes 4 servings 2 large, firm eggplants extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried oregano optional: 1 dried red chili, crumbled 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely sliced a large bunch of fresh basil, stems finely chopped, leaves reserved 1 teaspoon good herb or white wine vinegar 2 14-ounce cans of good-quality chopped plum tomatoes, or 2 cups passata sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound dried spaghetti
6 ounces salted ricotta, pecorino, or Parmesan cheese, grated Cut the eggplants into finger-sized pieces (if they’ve got seedy centers, remove them). Heat a large nonstick pan and add a little oil. Fry the eggplants in two batches, adding a little extra oil if you need to, until golden on all sides. Sprinkle with some of the dried oregano. When the eggplants are all cooked, add the first batch back to the pan and add the dried red chili (if desired). Turn the heat down to medium and add a little oil, the garlic and the basil stems. Add a swig of herb vinegar and the cans of tomatoes. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, then taste and correct the seasoning. Tear up half the basil leaves and add to the sauce. Cook spaghetti to al dente. Drain it in a colander, reserving a little of the cooking water, and put it back into the pan. Add the Norma sauce and a little of the reserved cooking water and toss together back on the heat. Taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve with the remaining basil, grated cheese and oil.
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Education
READING WITH POOH BEAR - Winnie the Pooh came to visit Dunbar School in Laurel recently as part of its Reading is Fundamental Celebration. Pooh’s visit was sponsored by Barnes and Noble Booksellers. North Laurel second graders read to kindergarten and first-grade classes as part of the reading celebration. Above, Sadie Hudson and Howard Toomey from Heather Ruark’s kindergarten class pose with Winnie the Pooh. Right, Pooh stands with Maddie Horn from Wendy Dolby’s class. Far right, top, second grader Hannah Davis reads to Pam McCumbers’ and Katie Purse’s kindergarten class. Far right, bottom, second grader Adam Ruark reads to Heather Ruark’s class. MAGIC IN THE AIR - Greenwood Mennonite School will host a community Family Fun Night with Christian magician and entertainer Brad Brown on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at the school. Brown works in partnership with churches, schools and other ministry organizations across the nation and abroad. He has taken his magic on tour overseas 11 times. Admission is free, but an offering will be taken. For more information, contact the school office at 349-4131 or visit the Web site www.gms-flames.org.
Two at South Carolina school honored
Courtney D. Williams, a student in management at Francis Marion University in Florence, S.C., has been named to the president’s list for the 2008 fall semester. Steven A. Holmes Jr., who is studying nursing at the same school, was named to the dean’s list. Both are from Greenwood.
Greenwood man recognized for grades
Jeremy Richard Williams, son of Gerald and Susanne Williams of Greenwood, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2008 fall semester at Elon University, Elon, N.C.
Applications for BPW scholarships are available
Applications are being accepted for two scholarships offered by the Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) of Seaford. Graduating seniors in the Delmar, Laurel, Seaford and Woodbridge school district are eligible to apply for a $1,000 annual award. Applications must be received by BPW by April 17. Application forms are available in the guidance offices of each school and Seaford Library. Applications can also be obtained by contacting Mary Ann O’Marrow, 22031 Heritage Farm Road, Bridgeville, DE 19933, 6280655. The successful candidate will be notified in May.
The Jefferson School invites you to Redefine Your Views on Education Join a three-part community forum on education that will empower you to positively influence your child’s learning. Thought leaders in Whole Child Education will share with parents some of the latest research findings along with practical tips. All workshops begin at 6 p.m. at the school on Wilson Road in Georgetown. Mark your calendars with the following dates: Feb. 26 — Re-evaluating Education: Bring Joy and Excitement Back Into Your Child’s Learning March 26 — Linking Brain Research and Your Child: Why Play Is Not a Four-Letter Word April 23 — Searching for Middle School Happiness: Ways to Build a Confident Adolescent Learner School-aged children are welcome. Special activities in our Discovery Room will begin at 5 p.m. and continue throughout the parent workshops. School tours are also available. (Hear WGMD’s Dan Gaffney broadcast live during the February Feb. 26 event!)
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Education Briefs Preschool registration open Mt. Olivet Preschool is starting registration for 3- and 4-year olds for the fall of 2009. Families can visit the school during classroom hours 9 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Call the church office for an appointment, 6294458.
Fashion design classes set
Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, is offering classes in fashion design. In level 1, students will learn the basic techniques and skills in flat pattern drafting, use of commercial dress forms, shirt and bodice slopers, including making samples and manufacturing. Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m., beginning March 11. In level 2, students will refine and incorporate their skills in advanced techniques used in the industry. Gain knowledge of textiles, identify trends and develop an eye for fashion. Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m., beginning June 10. Both 11-session courses are taught by professionals Natasha Newsome, an assistant manager at Juicy Couture, and Karlie Class, an art teacher in the Indian River School District. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.
Murray on dean’s list
Julianne Murray of Seaford has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2008 semester at Widener University School of Law, Wilmington. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division. The students are working toward juris doctor degrees.
SAT prep courses planned
Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, will hold a four-session SAT prep course in English and mathematics. The SAT review book, available in the college bookstore, is required for this course and is not included in the price of this course. The beginning dates for each course are March 3, April 21 and May 26. For complete information about these courses, or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.
Students on SU dean’s list
The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Salisbury University for the fall 2008 semester: Bridgeville Lacey Eckert, Sarah Pritchett and Katey Algier; Delmar - Corey
Basch, Brittany Morcom, Lydia Newberry and Caitlyn Twilley; Laurel - Amy Adkins, Christopher Boyce, Kyle Boyce, Jennifer Chisley, Brittany Cooper and Ashley Mocella; and Seaford - Jill Baker, Carol Crossan, Thomas Mancuso and Miranda O’Neal.
Write to make people laugh
Experienced and novice writers can learn how to inject humor into their writing and cure writer’s block in a new seminar offered by the Creative Writing Center of Delaware. The seminar, “What’s So Funny?” will be taught by Fay Jacobs, local publisher and awardwinning author, at the Creative Writing Center Sanctuary Space at Nassau Commons in Lewes on Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Jacobs is the author of two books, “As I Lay Frying – A Rehoboth Beach Memoir” and “Fried and True – Tales from Rehoboth Beach.” Last year, she was the recipient of the 2008 Book of the Year award in the non-fiction - humor category from both the National Federation of Press Women and the Delaware Press Association. For more information about Creative Writing Center courses, contact Shelley Grabel at 302855-5905 or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302855-1617.
Chisley graduates from SU
Jennifer Chisley of Laurel recently graduated from Salisbury University with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She was among the 656 students who received bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the winter commencement ceremonies held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, Md.
Epworth fundraiser set
Planning is underway for the annual winter gala at Epworth Christian School in Laurel. The gala’s theme this year is, “In God we trust.” The gala will be Saturday, Feb. 21. Dinner will be catered by Marilyn’s Catering and an auction will take place in the school gymnasium. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person or $300 per table. Table reservations include preferred seating as well as advertising in the evening’s program. To purchase tickets, contact the school office at 875-4488. People not attending the gala will be able to view auction items and place closed bids the day of the gala from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Woodbridge Raiders make the honor roll Woodbridge High School has released the honor roll for the second marking period. 12th grade, high honor roll: Lindsey Cook, Amber DeCarlo, Melody Gray, Zachary Jones, Jose Oyola, Kelsey Phelan, Forrest Pusey, Grace Reardon, Shaun Russell, Danielle Shaw Honor roll: Samantha Albanese, Jesus CardenasSierra, Jonathan Castrejon, Sarah Conn, Elizabeth Cordery, Angela Gaspar, Jesus Hernandez-Leon, Wade Moffett, Laura Parker, Will Passwaters, Sharonda Pierce, Christopher Podralski, Marcus Prattis, Thomas Prentice, Samantha Richey, Matthew, Rosado, Michael Schrock, Amanda Slater, Levi Smith, Samantha Smith, Katie Tomeski, Courtney Vazquez, Diana West 11th grade, high honor roll: Ashley Corey, Mayvalee Gonzalez, Jere Hutson, Dominick Laurel, Brittany Myers Honor roll: Javier Cardenas-Sierra, Jeremy Culver, Martina Gonzalez, Danielle Griffin, Ivana Hall, Calypso Harper-Sweetman, Sheri Hastings, Ti’arrah Hinton, Kevin Horstman, Micah Idler, Aubrey Lake, Brian Laycock, Kyrra Lewandowski, Diogenin Matos, Jason Moore, Benjamin Patterson, Tiffany Pepper, Israel Villalobos, Elizabeth Walk, Kelli Warner, Leeann Watkins
10th grade, high honor roll: Rachel Doyon, Kelsey Johnson, David Marvel, Kate Mullet, James Pollard, Jordan Vazquez Honor roll: Andrew Albanese, Aleka Anderson, Ashlynne Bennett, Chelsea Blades, Danielle Briggs, Dorsey Christopher, Leslie Deroche, Vincent Gamba, Franklin Garcia-Velasquez, Charina Goodman, Michael Haymond, Demetriuce Height, Brittany Joseph, Jennifer Martinez, Christopher Massey, Emily Passwaters, Megan Sirkis, Bret Smith, Andrew Solomon, Courtney Taylor, Edward Thomas, Taylor West, Jerry Woolford, Sanna Zarin Ninth grade, high honor roll: Patrick Davis, Joie Polite, Morgan Rifenburg, Nefretiri Williams Honor roll: Felix Agostini Rivera, Kimberly Albanese, Stanley Baynard, Jabias Blockston, Mariah Brown, Emily Buck, James Carter, Ae Gin Chung, Jacqueline Cuny, Kadeisha Custis, Jacob Fooks, Anyea Griffin, Alicia Hashman, Breanna Henderson, Ariah Holmes, Amber Macdonald, La’taija Maddox, Shelby Porches, Amanda Reed, Renato Reyna, Nije Roberts, Kim Sampson, Richard Short, Joseph Sicilia, Olivia Smack, Sha-neice Stanley, Ashley Thomas, De’Vontay Tucker, Taylor Walls, Aidid Wattds, Brantoya Whidbee, Eric Willey, Troy Worthy
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People
Laberdee, Pavlekovich are wed
MARRIED 50 YEARS - Bobby and Pat Short of Laurel celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 13, 2009.
Schreffler, Hiller to be married in August Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Schreffler of Seaford announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Maud, to Eric William Hiller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hiller, previously of Cinnaminson, N.J., currently residing in Hudson, Fla. Katie is the granddaughter of Eleanor Carmine and the late Otis Carmine of Laurel. Katie and Eric met at York College of Pennsylvania. Both graduated from York College, Katie with a degree in mathematics education and Eric with a degree in history.
Katie is a mathematics teacher at Sussex Technical High School and has been teaching for five years. Eric is a police officer in Rehoboth Beach. An August 2009 wedding in Rehoboth Beach is planned.
Jessica Renee Laberdee and Chad Stephen Pavlekovich were married Oct. 13, 2008, at 4 p.m., at Warwick Parish in Bermuda during a week-long cruise with the Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Deborah Trice of Delmar and the bridegroom is the son of Stephen and Linda Pavlekovich of Pennsylvania. The Rev. Gary F. Clark performed the seaside ceremony and a reception followed at the Surf Side Beach Club. More than 20 friends and family were in attendance. A belated dinner reception was held at Dune’s Manor Hotel in Ocean City, Md., on Nov. 1, 2008. Music was provided by disc jockey Chuck D. The bride graduated from Delmar High School and received her degree from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. She is employed as an art teacher at Wicomico High School in Salisbury, Md. Her husband graduated from Bethlehem Center in Fredericktown, Pa., and received his degree from Salisbury State University. He is employed as a science teacher at Salisbury Middle School. The couple resides in Salisbury, Md.
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Mocella, Phillips plan to be married in 2011 Renee Phillips and Michael Mocella announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Mocella, to Shawn Phillips, son of Glenn and Debbie Phillips. The couple became engaged in North Carolina on Dec. 27, 2008. The bride-to-be is a graduate from Delmar High School and will graduate this May from Salisbury University with her bachelor’s of science in exercise science. She plans to start work on her master’s of social work degree at Salisbury University this fall. Her fiancé is a graduate of Laurel High School and Delaware State University. He is currently working in Seaford as a student outreach specialist with Laurel Kids Connections through the Delaware Adolescent Program. They plan to get married the spring
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Autism foundation planning dance, auction Laurie and Christopher Country
Cannon, Country wed in Bridgeville park Laurie Cannon of Bridgeville and Christopher Country of Newburgh, N.Y., were married on Aug. 30, 2008, at Bridgeville Historical Park, Bridgeville. The bride is the daughter of Jack and Linda Cannon, Bridgeville. The bridegroom is the son of Richard Countryman Sr. and Rachel Countryman, Newburgh, N.Y. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Kevin Brown of New Orleans, La., and Pastor David Kniffin of Montgomery, N.Y. Music was performed by Jolene Workman of Bridgeville. The bride wore a strapless ivory wedding gown that laced up the back. Her maid of honor was Morgan Bianco Golt of Elkton, Md., a friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tabitha Vreeland of Bear, Christie Whalen of Elkton, Md., Ryan Brandt of Washington, D.C., and Melissa Lowe of Georgetown, all friends of the bride. Flower girls were Alyssa Lahutsky of Dover, a cousin of the bride, and Sarai Bartley of New Orleans, La., a friend of the bride. Best man was Richard Countryman Jr. of Newburgh, N.Y., brother of the groom.
Groomsmen were Kyle Hultz of Montgomery, N.Y., brother-in-law of the groom; Gregory Weidkam of Wallkill, N.Y., a cousin of the groom; Nichols Romano of Montgomery, N.Y., a friend of the groom; and Jarvain Bingmon of New Orleans, La., a friend of the groom. Ring bearers were Austin Lahutsky of Dover, a cousin of the bride, and Jarvain Bingmon, a son of the groomsman. A reception was held at Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Co., Bridgeville. Music was by Jumpin’ Jukebox of Seaford. The bride graduated from Sussex Technical High School, Georgetown, in 2000 and the University of Delaware, Newark, in 2004. She is employed as a project manager at Trinity Christian Community in New Orleans, La. The groom graduated from Marlboro High School, Marlboro, N.Y., in 2002. He is a student at Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va. He is employed as a site supervisor at Trinity Christian Community, New Orleans, La. Since their return from a honeymoon in Gatlinburg, Tenn., they are living in New Orleans.
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The Lower Delaware Autism Foundation’s Autism Ball and Auction for Hope is Saturday, March 7, at the Bay Center in Dewey Beach. The theme encourages guests to help make dreams come true for individuals with autism. The event begins with a silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. and is followed by dinner, a live auction and dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be an open bar during the silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a cash bar from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $125 and dress is cocktail attire.
Table sponsorships are available for $2,500 and include a table for 12 guests and a full page event program ad. Other sponsorship opportunities are also available. Entertainment will be provided by the Big City Band. Autism affects one in every 150 children born in the U.S. each year. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. For sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, call Mary Landon Green, event coordinator, at 644-3410 or visit ldaf.com.
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How do we apply for a marriage license in the state of Delaware? You can apply for a marriage license in Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties. Contact information is listed below. You must be 18 years of age and if either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate to show proof of age. The cost is $35.00 and the accepted form of payment is cash. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Delaware to apply for a marriage license in the state of Delaware. There is a 1-day waiting period from the date that the license is issued before you can be legally wed, a 4-day waiting period if you are both non-residents. The best news is that neither a blood test or physical exam are required! Happy marrying! Sussex County: (302) 855-7834 Kent County: (302) 744-2314 • New Castle County: 302) 571-7592
“Rota” is Stefanie Sirota, director of sales at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville.
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You are hereby notified the below matters will be before: The City of Seaford Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware; The City of Seaford Mayor and Council for their determination on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at 7:05 p.m., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1) Rex L. Mears and William R. Mears, Trustees, property owners of Tax Map and Parcel 331 5.00 13.00 (referred to as Mearfield, Section 2) located on Herring Run Road are seeking a final plan approval for 153 fee simple townhouse lots. 2) BC Investments WalMart, 22899 Sussex Highway, is seeking a final plan approval for the repairs and maintenance of the existing storm water facilities. 3) Case No. S-03-09: The City of Seaford, property owners of Tax Map and Parcel 331 5.00 4.00, Ross Business Park, are seeking a subdivision of two parcels from the larger parcel - each parcel being 6.2827 acres +/-. 4) Case No. R-04-09: The City of Seaford, property owners of Tax Map and Parcel 331 5.00 4.00 p/o Ross Business Park, are seeking to rezone two parcels each being 6.2827 acres +/- from M-1 to R-3. If 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
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Estate of Margaret A. Kruse, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Margaret A. Kruse who departed this life on the 16th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Walter G. Hushour on the 21st day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 16th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Walter G. Hushour 31081 S. Shell Bridge Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc
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Estate of Richard J. Cannon, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Richard J. Cannon who departed this life on the 12th day of July, A.D. 2008 late of Bridgeville, DE were duly granted unto Carlton L. Cannon on the 22nd day of January, A.D. 2009, 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 12th day of March, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Carlton L. Cannon P.O. Box 817 Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc
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Estate of Doris R. Downes, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris R. Downes who departed this life on the 10th day of January, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Bruce A. Marine on the 23rd day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 10th day of September, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Bruce A. Marine 6686 Woodland Ferry Road Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Stephen P. Ellis Ellis & Szabo P.O. Box 574 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc
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Estate of Jane J. Coulter, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Jane J. Coulter who departed this life on the 13th day of January A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Jane C. Burger, Robert K. Coulter on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 13th day of September, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Jane C. Burger 301 Wildberry Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Robert K. Coulter 3816 Griffith Place Alexandria, VA 22314 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc
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Past Presidents, left to right: Jim Mitchell, Ken Tull (seated), Don Tull, John Stevenson, Wayne Truitt (seated), Wayne Rigby, Bill Mulvaney (seated), Spuck Bennett, Mike Vincent. Photos by Chuck Snyder
Current Officers, left to right: Ambulance Captain Calvin Yelverton, treasurer Jim Mitchell, secretary Ken Tull (seated), Chief Tom Lecates, president Wayne Truitt (seated), Deputy Chief Ed Hurley, 1st Asst. Chief Mark O’Bier, 2nd Asst. Chief John Botdorf, vice president Ric Marvel (seated), Chief Engineer Ben Hastings.
Ladies Auxiliary Past Presidents, left to right: Sandra Hill, Margie Clayton, Coleen Shannon, Loraine Miller (seated), Gwen DiCarlo, Betty Truitt, Donna Bennett, Leona Tull (seated), Elaine Vincent, Ginni Tice, Jane Tate (seated), Deb Marvel, Carolyn Calhoun.
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Ladies Auxiliary – 25 Year members: left to right, Marion Tyndall, Beverly Hill (seated), Carolyn Calhoun, Betty Truitt, Leona Tull (seated), Elaine Vincent, Deb Marvel, Jane Tate (seated), Sandra Hill.
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Opinion President Barack Obama outlines the Recovery Act Following are excerpts from remarks of President Barack Obama given on February 17 in Denver, concerning the signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
We have begun the essential work of keeping the American dream alive in our time. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that I will sign today is the most sweeping economic recovery package in our history. It is the product of broad consultations – and the recipient of broad support – from business leaders, unions, and public interest groups, the Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, Democrats and Republicans, mayors as well as governors. What makes this recovery plan so important is not just that it will create or save three and a half million jobs over the next two years, it’s that we are putting Americans to work doing the work that America needs done in critical areas that have been neglected for too long – work that will bring real and lasting change for generations to come. Infrastructure Because we know we can’t build our economic future on the transportation and information networks of the past, we are remaking the American landscape with the largest new investment in our nation’s infrastructure since Eisenhower built an interstate highway system in the 1950s. Because of this investment, nearly 400,000 men and women will go to work rebuilding our crumbling roads and bridges, repairing our faulty dams and levees, bringing critical broadband connections to businesses and homes in nearly every community in America, upgrading mass transit, and building high-speed rail lines that will improve travel and commerce throughout the nation.
Education Because we know America can’t outcompete the world tomorrow if our children are being outeducated today, we are making the largest investment in education in our nation’s history. It’s an investment that will create jobs building 21st century classrooms, libraries, and labs for millions of children across America. It will provide funds to train a new generation of math and science teachers, while giving aid to states and school districts to stop teachers from being laid off and education programs from being cut.
Health Care Because we know that spiraling health care costs are crushing families and businesses alike, we are taking the most meaningful steps in years towards modernizing our health care system. It’s an investment that will take the long overdue step of computerizing America’s medical records – to reduce the duplication and waste that costs billions of health care dollars and the medical errors that every year cost thousands of lives. Further, thanks to the action we have taken, seven million Americans who lost their health care along with their jobs will continue to get the coverage they need, and roughly 20 million more can breathe a little easier, knowing that their health care won’t be cut due to a state budget shortfall. And an historic commitment to wellness initiatives will keep millions of Americans from setting foot in the doctor’s office for purely preventable diseases. Taken together with the enactment earlier this month of a long-delayed law to extend health care to millions more children of working families, we have done more in 30 days to advance the cause of health reform than this country has done in a decade. Energy independence Because we know we can’t power America’s future on energy that’s controlled by foreign
dictators, we are taking a big step down the road to energy independence, and laying the groundwork for a new, green energy economy that can create countless well-paying jobs. It’s an investment that will double the amount of renewable energy produced over the next three years, and provide tax credits and loan guarantees to companies like Namaste Solar, a company that will be expanding, instead of laying people off, as a result of the plan I am signing.
Electricity In the process, we will transform the way we use energy. Today, the electricity we use is carried along a grid of lines and wires that dates back to Thomas Edison – a grid that can’t support the demands of clean energy. This means we’re using 19th and 20th century technologies to battle 21st century problems like climate change and energy security. It also means that places like North Dakota can produce a lot of wind energy, but can’t deliver it to communities that want it, leading to a gap between how much clean energy we are using and how much we could be using. The investment we are making today will create a newer, smarter electric grid that will allow for the broader use of alternative energy. This investment will place Smart Meters in homes to make our energy bills lower, make outages less likely, and make it easier to use clean energy. It’s an investment that will save taxpayers over one billion dollars by slashing energy costs in our federal buildings by 25% and save working families hundreds of dollars a year on their energy bills by weatherizing over one million homes. And it’s an investment that takes the important first step towards a nationwide transmission superhighway that will connect our cities to the windy plains of the Dakotas and the sunny deserts of the Southwest.
Research Even beyond energy, from the National Institutes of Health to the National Science Foundation, this recovery act represents the biggest increase in basic research funding in the long history of America’s noble endeavor to better understand our world. Just as President Kennedy sparked an explosion of innovation when he set America’s sights on the moon, I hope this investment will ignite our imagination once more, spurring new discoveries and breakthroughs that will make our economy stronger, our nation more secure, and our planet safer for our children.
State and local aid While this package is mostly composed of critical investments, it also includes aid to state and local governments to prevent layoffs of firefighters or police recruits – recruits like the ones in Colum. It includes help for those hardest hit by our economic crisis like the nearly 18 million Americans who will get larger unemployment checks in the mail. Tax cuts And about a third of this package comes in the form of tax cuts – the most progressive in our history – not only spurring job creation, but putting money in the pockets of 95% of all hardworking families. Unlike tax cuts we’ve seen in recent years, the vast majority of these tax benefits will go not to the wealthiest Americans but to the middle class – with those workers who make the least benefiting the most. And it’s a plan that rewards responsibility, lifting two million Americans from poverty by ensuring that anyone who works hard does not have to raise a child below the poverty line. As a whole, this plan will help poor and working Americans pull themselves into the middle class in a way we haven’t seen in nearly 50 years. Transparency promise What I am signing, then, is a balanced plan with a mix of tax
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Congratulates Congressman Castle for being a ‘true Republican’ Congressman Mike Castle did the right thing again, joining every Republican member of the House in voting against the pork-laden bill proposed by Ms. Pelosi and her supporters. The bill was NOT a stimulus package. It was without a doubt the most thinly disguised attempt at social engineering by a group of politicians in recent memory. Had the bill created jobs, built infrastructure and addressed the needs of our Country, Congressman Castle would surely have supported it. But it did not. Under the guise of an economic crisis, the one party rammed through social programs and pet projects which would never have otherwise been approved. Congressman Castle did the right thing – not just for now but for our future. He said that every penny spent in this bill was borrowed and would have to be paid back. We got ourselves into this mess by moving from a manufacturing economy to a service economy. What do we “make” here any more? Not refrigerators, televisions or air conditioners. We perform services. You cannot sustain an economy on services alone. Fifty million dollars for a San Francisco mouse project. Millions for grass on the National Mall. Workfare reversed for Welfare. How do these create jobs? They do not. And no one could have read the entire 1,071 pages of the bill before the vote was cast. Let’s remember who voted for this leg-
Final Word islation when the bills come due. Way to go, Mike Castle! A true Republican steps forward! Bruce A. Rogers Georgetown
What Are the Tax Consequences for Individual Taxpayers?
Of the new $787 billion dollar economic stimulus package, or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, approximately 35 %, or $282 billion dollars is in tax relief measures that will affect 95% of the U.S. population. “The packages includes tax saving breaks for big-ticket items like cars and first-home purchases,” said Doug Doyle, of Liberty Tax Service. Other highlights include: Credit for Workers: A refundable tax credit of up to $400-per-worker for lowerand middle-income working taxpayers and up to $800 for working couples. Payments to Recipients of Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement and Veteran’s Disability and Certain Federal
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savings plans. Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT): Another key component is more AMT relief for millions of Americans. For 2009, the bill will extend the AMT relief for nonrefundable credits and increase the AMT exemption amount. The AMT exemption amount is increased to $46,700 for individuals and $70,950 for joint filers. Small Businesses Will Have Increases for Allowed Section 179 Expenses through 2009: Bonus depreciation will also be extended. Net Operating Losses for Small Businesses: Businesses with gross receipts of $15 million or less can carry losses back to 5 years before the year of the loss. More Incentives for Residential Energy Improvements: The amount of the tax credit is increased to 30% of the amount paid for qualifying energy improvements with a cap of $1,500 on all property qualifying for the credit. Incentives for fuel efficient plug-in cards: There’s a credit for some “plug-in” cars and conversion kits. About Liberty Tax Service Liberty Tax Service is the fastest growing retail tax preparation company with over 3,000 offices in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 6 million individual income tax returns. With 40 years of experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation business, having also founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (NYSE:JTX).
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