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News special delivery - The Stars are back on a regular Thursday delivery schedule. Page 2 public forum - The Sussex County Council amends its public participation policy. Page 3 top award - Woodbridge School District awarded ‘100% School Participation Award.’ Page 5 helping hand - A bipartisan group is reaching out to help small businesses. Page 9 valentine promotion - Want to get away?

Here’s your chance. Page 16 plunge for funds - ‘Polar Bears’ raise $490,000 for Special Olympics. Page 49 movie debut - Dr. Carson movie will be a tribute to a true friend of western Sussex. Page 50 opinion - Sports betting is seen by some as a way to help the state raise money. Some, but not all. page 54

Sports high scoring affair - The Seaford and Cape Henlopen boys’ basketball teams competed in a high scoring contest last week. Page 41 stars of the week - A Seaford wrestler and a Woodbridge girls’ basketball player are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 43 raiders and ravens - The Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball teams hosted Sussex Tech in a local battle last friday. Page 44

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Library fundraiser has special theme

By Lynn R. Parks

Valentine’s Day this year will come and go in the course of 24 hours in most communities. But in Bridgeville, the celebration will extend through Feb. 20 thanks to the Friends of the Bridgeville Library’s fundraiser.

“For the Love of Books” will have a Valentine’s Day theme, said organizer Ruth Skala. It will also pay tribute to Norman Reynolds, a retired Woodbridge High School English teacher who is much admired in the community, Skala added.

“The community loves and respects [Mr. Reynolds] very much,” she said. “We have had an amazing outpouring of support of the fundraiser because of him. People who experienced him as a teacher have been wanting to give back, and this gives them a way to do it.”

Reynolds, 82, and a resident of Bridgeville, started teaching in what was then the Bridgeville School District in 1953. He retired from Woodbridge High School in 1988.

“I am very honored,” Reynolds

said of the tribute. “It is nice to see that people in the community appreciated what I did.”

Reynolds will be introduced at the fundraiser by Gen. John Custer, a Bridgeville native who graduated from Woodbridge High in 1970.

Custer is commander of Fort Huachuca in Arizona, home to the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and an intelligence training facility.

“We asked if he would do the tribute speech and he accepted, with great enthusiasm,” Skala said.

Last year’s library fundraiser paid tribute to former Bridgeville artist and teacher Jack Lewis, who now resides in Maine. The fundraiser auction featured several Lewis paintings, something that this year’s auction will also include.

Last year’s auction also included art provided by Regency Fine Arts, an art auction business based in Atlanta, Ga. The Regency auction generated little enthusiasm, bringing in less than $1,000.

This year’s auction will feature items donated by area residents and Continued to page four

On Saturday, Jan. 31, The friends of Bridgeville Library hosted a tour and beam signing at the construction site. Group president Tom Connor is shown signing one of the beams. Photo by e.W. faircloth

Sussex County Habitat receives funding boost

By Carol Kinsley

Taking care of her three children on a single salary, Twanya Major’s lifelong dream was to escape subsidized housing in the apartment complex where they lived and someday invest in her own home, something she could leave to her kids. She and her sister applied to Habitat for Humanity on the same day, and both were chosen. With the help of many volunteers through Habitat for Humanity, they worked to build their own and each other’s houses. Now they are neighbors at Concord Village in Seaford.

“I have been able to show my children you can have the American dream. I tell them to work hard

and have faith,” Major said as she thanked donors, volunteers, lenders and the federal government for all their help. “I thank God for this program that allows me to have a safe place for my children.”

Major and another neighbor, Andres Velasquez, were on hand Jan. 30 for the presentation of an affordable housing grant which will help fund completion of two local Habitat projects. They were joined by U.S. Senator Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., and Congressman Michael Castle, R-Del. The ceremony was held at Sussex County Habitat’s Georgetown Restore facility where donated building materials and furnishings are Continued to page four

Twanya Major, single mother of three, expressed her appreciation to all those who helped make it possible for her to purchase a Habitat home in Concord Village last year.

Photo by Carol Kinsley

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Papers back on regular Thursday delivery schedule

By Lynn R. Parks

The Laurel and Seaford Star newspapers are back to being delivered on Thursdays. Friday delivery, which was announced two weeks ago because of a change in the way the post office is required to handle periodicals, lasted only one week.

“I am pleased that the post office worked to get the situation resolved,” Bryant Richardson, owner and publisher of Morning Star Publications, said. “I appreciate them working on our behalf to make sure that the paper gets out on time.”

Rob Kern, Seaford postmaster, told Richardson on Friday, Jan. 16, that new postal regulations would increase the time it takes postal employees to process the papers, which arrive in the post office early Thursday morning. He said that the additional processing time would mean that the papers would not be ready in time to go out on that day’s routes.

Instead, he said, the papers would go out on Fridays.

The new regulations are as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, familiarly known as SOX, sponsored by Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D - Maryland) and Rep. Michael Oxley (R - Ohio) and signed into law by President Bush in 2002. The act was intended to improve financial reporting for public companies and strengthen auditing and accounting services.

The post office is affected by SOX in a number of ways, Kern said. Under the part of the regulation that affects Star delivery, workers are required to collect data about any periodicals that originate from their post offices, in order to ensure that the rates being paid by whoever is mailing the periodical are accurate. Mailers of periodicals pay according to how their publications are sorted before they arrive at the post office, with cheaper rates going to those whose periodicals are sorted according to delivery routes.

The Seaford and Laurel Stars are the only periodicals that originate in the Seaford Post Office.

The Thursday, Jan. 22, Stars were delivered on Friday, Jan. 23. On that Thursday, the Star office received calls from “a couple hundred subscribers, asking where their papers were,” Richardson said.

At the post office, that first new processing procedure went more quickly than workers had anticipated, Kern said. The newspapers were accurately sorted before they got to the post office, he added; “we didn’t find any issues that needed to be dealt with.”

After that issue went out, Kern notified Richardson that if the truck that delivers the papers to the post office on Thursday mornings is there by 5 a.m., postal workers will be able to get the papers on the mail truck for delivery that day.

The Thursday, Jan. 29, paper was delivered on Thursday. Kern said that as long as the delivery truck is at the post office

‘I am pleased that the post office worked to get the situation resolved.

I appreciate them working on our behalf to make sure that the paper gets out on time.’

Bryant Richardson Publisher, Morning Star Publications

by 5 a.m., the papers will continue to be delivered on Thursdays.

In addition, Kern said, after the post office has established a history for the Stars, workers will not be required to check the papers every week.

“After we check for six or eight weeks in a row and there is no problem, then we will just have to check every few weeks,” he said.

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Sussex amends public participation policy Council-watcher Kramer wants amendments reserved

By Ronald MacArthur For now, the amended Sussex County Council public participation policy under “additional business brought before council” is in place. But, public comments critical of the policy may force the council to place it back a future agenda.

As soon as the new council took office, there was a movement to amend the policy, which allows members of the public to address the council at the end of each meeting even if the speaker is not on the agenda.

And leading the charge is councilwatcher Dan Kramer of Greenwood.

Kramer, who usually speaks at the end of each meeting during the section reserved for additional business, has not spoken since adoption of the amended policy.

The policy was amended Jan. 13 by a 5-0 vote.

Kramer said he would not agree to abide by the rules as written, and he has publicly criticized the new policy. His criticism has caught the attention of council.

“I’m not about to sign away my rights.

There is no freedom of speech there,” he said.

Kramer said the new policy limits free speech by putting restrictions on what a person can say, especially when it comes to addressing or criticizing individual members of council.

Council President Vance Phillips, RLaurel, stressed there is no movement

under way to restrict free speech. In fact, he said, there is no requirement mandating council set time aside on the agenda for public participation beyond what is on the agenda. “This portion of our meeting is a tradition, but not one required by law,” he said.

He said he asked Kramer if he wanted to speak at the last meeting. “Those are hardly the actions of a presiding officer who wants to silence the public,” Phillips said.

Under the new policy, speakers must sign in, limit their talk to three minutes, address issues over which council has control and address the council as one body.

The policy also states speakers cannot criticize a member of council or the council as a whole for matters that relate to personnel decisions or that are personal in nature.

During the Tuesday, Jan. 27, meeting Phillips cut Councilman George Cole, ROcean View, off in mid-sentence when he attempted to ask a question of someone taking advantage of the public participation section of the agenda.

He said only the presiding officer could address the speaker.

Kramer said he would give council the benefit of the doubt. “They did not read it.

It was handed out that night – they never read it – and only listened to what the attorney said,” he said. “They didn’t know what they were voting on.”

Phillips said the policy might come

back for discussion before the council.

In the interim, he has asked Chip Guy, the county’s public information officer, to review the policy.

“You’re not abridging one’s right to free speech by establishing guidelines,” Guy wrote in an email to Phillips.

It might come down to how people interpret the policy.

Guy said the section being questioned does not prohibit the public from criticizing county council or its policies. It only prohibits someone from using additional business to be critical of the council or a council member for personal reasons.

“That doesn’t mean someone can’t come in and criticize you for raising taxes or enacting a policy,” Guy wrote to Phillips in his analysis of the policy. “What they cannot do is come in and say they hate your style of dress or the way you speak.

“This is a public forum, yes, but a forum in which there must be decorum. And I think you are within your rights to say, ‘Hey, we’re not going to allow personal attacks.’”

Phillips said he concurs with Guy’s analysis of the policy.

Kramer, who has called council members turkeys, said it appears the policy was written to silence him.

“They are trying to shut me up. It would be better to just give me my 15 minutes and leave me alone,” he said.

Sussex County creates online ‘suggestion box’

Got a gripe? How about an idea to cut government waste? Now you can share it with the click of your computer’s mouse.

Sussex County Administrator David B. Baker announced Tuesday, Feb. 3, that a new feature on the County’s website will allow the public to submit ideas on how to improve county government. The online “suggestion box” takes a simple concept long used in restaurants and businesses and puts a virtual, 21st century twist on it.

County leaders are hopeful the public will use the feature to make a variety of suggestions for improvement, from what services the County should offer to ways government can save the taxpayers’ dollars.

“Sometimes, the best ideas can come from the unlikeliest of places,” Council President Vance C. Phillips said. “We recognize that government doesn’t have all the answers, nor should it pretend to.

The power of our democracy flows from the people. So it’s only fitting that the people give us their ideas on how we can make their government more open, more fiscally responsible and more efficient.”

To submit a comment, go to sussexcountyde.gov and select the “Online Suggestion Box” button displayed on the main page.

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Habitat grants total more than $1.5 million since 2003 Continued from page one

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The $682,858 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and Delaware National Bank will provide $242,858 to help fund the final phase of Concord Village neighborhood in Seaford as well as $440,000 for the West Laurel Revitalization Project.

Concord Village will add five single-family ranch homes to the current 19-home subdivision, while eight twin town homes will be built within the West Laurel community.

The awards bring to a total of more than $1.5 million the grants made by the two institutions for projects sponsored

by Sussex County Habitat since 2003.

FHLBank Pittsburgh is a congressionally chartered wholesale bank that provides low-cost funding to member community banks and also makes affordable housing grants through those banks.

Carper said he had been present when Habitat was building the first three houses in Concord. He explained that the law requires 10 percent of federal bank income to go back to the community. “To Delaware National and other banks that help, to the volunteers and Americorps, thanks.

Right now we need some joy,” Carper added.

Castle said he has closed the office

each year to go help build a Habitat house.

He noted that the foreclosure rate was much less with Habitat homes because of the money and sweat equity invested, as well as the education the Habitat homeowners get about financing.

He also thanked FLHBank and Delaware National. “That’s a lot of money!” he said. “I don’t know where they come up with that money. I’m impressed.” He added that the community support is mandated, “but they do it willingly.”

Dave Buches, community investment manager for FHLBank Pittsburgh said, “To strengthen the housing market, we need to keep loans flowing for low cost homes. The 12 federal home loan banks have advanced more than $400 billion in 18 months, at a time when others are not lending. We are open for business and ready to assist your community.”

Kevin Gilmore, director of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, noted the grants could be used over the next several years, giving the program stability and “a shot in the arm.” He added, “This is the biggest funding we’ve ever had.”

Habitat homeowners range from single mothers to longtime area families. New homeowners engage in onsite labor, make down payments and pay for their homes through interest-free mortgages. Since 1991, Sussex County Habitat has built 37 homes.

For the Love of Books fundraiser Continued from page one

businesses, many of which were happy to contribute because of the tribute to Reynolds, Skala said.

Included among the auction items will be a long weekend in Ocean City, Md., a diamond ring, dining certificates to area restaurants including Bonz in Harrington and Bon Appetit in Seaford, prints by area artists including Woody Woodruff and Tammy Kearney, stained glass, certificates for rounds of golf, carvings and a limited edition photo print by Cape Cod photographer Michael Orenstein.

“We really think that there will be something for everybody,” Skala said.

In addition to the live auction, which will be headed up by auctioneer Frank McCraghan, the event will include silent and Chinese auctions.

There will also be door prizes and refreshments, including wine, will be

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Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit construction of the new Bridgeville Public Library, already underway on South Cannon Street. The library is expected to be completed by the end of May and open sometime in June.

For your information For the Love of Books, the Friends of the Bridgeville Public Library fundraiser honoring retired English teacher Norman Reynolds, will be Friday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgeville Banquet Center (next to Jimmy’s Grille). Tickets are $20 and can be obtained at the library on Market Street and at town hall, at the corner of Market and Main streets. Tickets can also be ordered from Cheryl Gerring, 47 Emily’s Pintail Drive, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

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Gathered for the formal presentation of the $682,858 grant to Habitat for Humanity which can be used over a period of time for completion of the Concord Village project and for the West Laurel Revitalization Project were, from left, Larry Rohlfing, vice president of Delaware National Bank; Kevin Gilmore, executive director of Sussex County Habitat; Congressman Mike Castle; homeowner Twanya Major; Senator Tom Carper; homeowner Andres Velasquez; and Dave Buches, community investment manager of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. Photo by Carol Kinsley

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Woodbridge earns Cancer Society’s participation award

By Cathy Shufelt

Parents, teachers, and students in the Woodbridge School District were the recipients of the American Cancer Society’s “100 percent School Participation Award” during a recent school board meeting.

Katie Weber of The American Cancer Society presented the award to Paul Breeding, President of the Woodbridge Board of Education, at the beginning of the meeting.

Woodbridge hosted the May 2008 Relay For Life at the new track facilities.

Relay For Life is one of the largest fundraisers in the country that raises money for the fight against cancer. Teams of people “camp out” at a local high school, fairground, or park and team members take turns walking or running a path or track.

Each team has a member on the track at all times during the event. Relay For Life typically takes place overnight, and can be up to 24 hours in length. Woodbridge is a member of the South Atlantic Division of Relay For Life that stretches from Delaware to Georgia. “It’s a huge honor coming out of this (small) area considering Relay For Life groups in Georgia raise millions of dollars annually…” commented Weber, “…at regional meetings we tell people it’s because it’s personal, everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer.” The 2009 Relay For Life will be hosted by Seaford.

Dr. Kevin Carson, Superintendent of

the Woodbridge School District informed school board members that the district’s drop out rate declined approximately 50 percent from 2006 through 2008. “One of the ways we measure our effectiveness is by the number of students who stay in school through the 12th grade and graduate,” said Carson. It is believed that one of the reasons for the decline in the district’s drop out rate is due to their Twilight Program. The Twilight Program allows students in danger of failing classes and/or dropping out of school the option of taking classes in the evenings in order to keep in step with their peers and stay on course for graduation.

Assistant Superintendent Heath Chasanov reported that the district has received a grant from Salisbury University to train 8 to 10 staff members how to manage and update the district’s web site.

For the last several years the district has needed to contract an outside web manager to take care of the district’s web site.

Training staff members will enable the district to manage the web site their selves as well as allow for a quicker turn over for informational updates and revisions. Each school building in the district as well as the main office will have staff trained to work on the web site. At the conclusion of the board of education meeting, President Paul Breeding told everyone in attendance that he is “real pleased with what is going on in our schools and our district.”

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Youth Leadership Academy

Applications are now being accepted for the fourth session of the Delaware Youth Leadership Academy, which will be held at Trinity Transport in Seaford, beginning on Saturday, Feb. 21, with graduation anticipated on/around April 25.

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.

Students are provided with additional instructions in core subject areas that are vital to school success, as well as training in leadership and problem-solving skills, including Goal-Setting, Time Management, Ethics Development, and Career and Financial Development training.

For more information on this program, contact Carreen Kouts, Trinity Transport, at (302) 253-3926. A completed application is required, and a nominal registration fee of $30 is applicable.

Join Danny Short for coffee

Minority Whip Daniel B. Short will be holding regular coffee sessions at a local restaurant to give constituents an opportunity to share their concerns about state government and other related issues.

State Representative Short invites constituents to stop by Pizza King Restaurant at 300 West Stein Highway on the third Friday of each month between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. The first coffee session is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20.

The coffee sessions are a chance for constituents of the 39th district to ask questions and discuss issues with Rep. Short as they relate to legislative or district matters.

The coffee is free, courtesy of Rep. Short.

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Take a creative writing course through Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus at a location closer to your home.

In “Creative Writing with Life Stories,” students will learn to recollect and record past experiences and then weave them into stories that can be shared. Tools and techniques to spur memories and write without stopping will be discussed.

Attend the course at Independence Hall in Millsboro from 10 a.m. to noon or at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 18.

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Business Ed Kee begins service as new Secretary of Agriculture

Ed Kee was confirmed by the Delaware Senate and sworn-in as Delaware’s new Secretary of Agriculture on Jan. 22.

At a recent meeting with Delaware Department of Agriculture personnel, Kee said, “I want to work with you in the same tradition of providing quality services, hard work, and professionalism that was established by my predecessors, Jack Tarburton and Michael Scuse. I consider you to be an excellent resource of knowledge and experience upon which I will depend as we work together to sustain and grow Delaware’s agriculture that is so vital to Delaware’s economy and our rural heritage. The same goes for Delaware’s farmers and agribusinesses. We will all have to face our economic challenges together, cooperatively, as a team.”

Ed Kee is a native Delawarean who was born in New Castle and now lives in Sussex County. He has spent his entire career in Delaware Agriculture. Kee began his professional agricultural career as the farm manager at Nassau Orchards in Lewes.

Kee was appointed the Kent County agricultural agent for the University of Delaware in 1978, and moved to State Vegetable crops specialist, working out of Georgetown since 1982. In 2004, Kee was appointed as the Extension Agricultural program leader.

He served as the Vegetable crop specialist and the Ag program leader.

Ed Kee Kee retired from the University in 2008 and worked for Hanover Foods Corporation as director of Agriculture.

Kee is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on vegetable science. He has authored or co-authored more than 30

articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

Kee has published or lectured on agricultural or historical topics across the United States and in Mexico, Germany, Hungary, Canada, and the Ukraine. He is the author of Saving Our Harvest: The History of the Mid-Atlantic Canning and Freezing Industry. Kee has also written numerous articles for the commercial agricultural press, including a monthly column for The Delmarva Farmer.

In 1996, Kee received the George M. Worrilow Award for Outstanding Service to Agriculture by a University of Delaware College of Agriculture graduate. In 2005, he received the University of Delaware’s Ratledge Award for Outstanding Public Service…the highest award the university gives for public service.

In January 2008, Kee received the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture from then Secretary of Agriculture, Michael Scuse. The award was given in recognition of Ed Kee’s 30 plus years of service to Delaware agriculture.

Ed Kee led the campaign to build a new library in Milford, which was completed in 1993. He has served on the Milford Library Trustees and the Governor’s Advisory Committee for Libraries. Kee was elected to the Milford Board of Education

from 1995 to 2000, and currently serves on the Delaware Interscholastic Athletics Association Board of Directors. He serves on the Delaware Banking Commission and the Delaware Heritage Commission. He is the president of the Delaware Agricultural Museum Campaign to “Re-invent the Museum.”

Kee is the chairman of the board of directors of The Felton Bank, and sits on the board of the bank’s holding company, Shorebancshares, Inc., of Easton, Md. He served as the secretary-treasurer of the University of Delaware Agricultural Alumni Association for 20 years.

Ed and his wife Debbie established a scholarship to send graduates of Delaware high schools majoring in agriculture to the University of Delaware.

He graduated from William Penn High School in 1969, the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s and master’s in agriculture in 1973 and 1975, respectively.

In 1996, he completed the requirements for a master of arts-liberal studies at the University of Delaware.

Kee, a sixth generation Delawarean, lives on a farm near Lincoln City with his wife Debbie.

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KNOWLES, COOK ARE MARRIED - Kim C. Knowles and Richard A Cook were united in marriage on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at 2 p.m., at Woodland United Methodist Church by the Rev. Richard Bridge. The bride is employed by AAA Mid-Atlantic as a human resources generalist in Newark. The groom is employed by American Moving and Storing as an account executive in Newark.The couple will continue to live in Wilmington.

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Kevin Gilmore, executive director of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, announces that Beth Fitton has recently joined the staff as resource development officer. In her position, Fitton will oversee grant writing, local fundraising and public relations.

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Bipartisan reaching out to small Law soughtgroup to protect homeowners andbusinesses insurance In what may be the first orgaInsurance Matt nization of itsCommissioner kind, state legislaDenn and members of thesmall Senate tors interested in helping and House survive Insurance businesses theCommitcurrent tees will pursue a new law in recession gathered for their ini-the wake of a Delaware court Hall ruling tial meeting at Legislative that would allow insurance comrecently. panies refuse to Short renew(RhomeStatetoRep. Dan owner insurance policyholdSeaford) and StateforRep. Bryon ers who make claims againstboth Short (D-Highland Woods), their policies, or even ask quesof whom are small businessmen, tions about doing so.group Recently, formed the informal to a Delaware Superior Court judge bring together lawmakers with ruled in favor of two insurance a common concern about the welfare of Delaware’s business industry groups in a lawsuit community. seeking to overturn a 2005 De“Smallofbusinesses a critipartment Insuranceare regulation cal part of economic engine banning thethe practice of non-refor the State of Delaware,” said newing homeowners insurance Rep. Bryon “We need policies as aShort. result of making to listen to their concerns so we claims. canThe remove the obstacles in their regulation also prohibited way.” from treating simple insurers Rep. Dan Short echoed thatas questions from policyholders sentiment.

“The majority of jobs claims. The insurers had argued in our state are the result of small in court that the Insurance Debusinesses. morethe than ever, partment didNow not have auwe need to help these businesses thority to take such actions by maintain theCommissioner jobs they haveDenn and regulation. set the stage for future growth.”

Rep. Dan Short said membership in the group still needs to be formalized. “We want folks in this group that have legitimate small business experience and share a common vision for crafting and sponsoring legislation thatInwill positively 2008, at a timeimpact when busistate nesses in this state.” and federal grants have leveled Dan ShortChesasaid off Although or even decreased, members of theannounces Senate hadthat ex-the peake Utilities grant levels of the Sharing pressed an interest in takingFund part have for those who in theincreased forum, none were present have qualified for assistance. for the first meeting.

Chesapeake Utilities created However, businessmen were the Sharing Fund among with donations well-represented the more provided by customers, employthan one dozen state representaees, and Chesativesthe thatcommunity were in attendance. peake Utilities Corporation to enThe bipartisan group included sure that the elderly, ill and those facing financial hardship are not forgotten during the coldclasses winter Financial planning months energy bills in are at ESTwhen Financial Group their peak. conjunction with Delaware “Now is not thethe time to be Money School announces the cutting back on grants for those of three financial inscheduling need,” stated Shane Breakie, planningof classes during the president the Chesapeake month of February.

The class Emergency Energy Recipient topics are “Investment Strategies & Concerns in Today’s Market” and “Avoiding Probate.”

All classes are open to the Sussex Council,Howat public andCounty free of charge. its January 8 meeting, elected ever, pre-registration is required. its 2008, Toofficers reservefor your seatselecting contact the asDelaware presidentMoney Councilman SchoolFinley at 866B.785-0232, Jones Jr. or of by Greenwood, and visiting their aswebsite vice president Councilman at www.delawaremonLynn J. Rogers of Milton. eyschool.com.

Councilman R. Dukes “InvestmentDale Strategies & ofConcerns Laurel held the council presiin Today’s Market” dency the in past year,on while will beforheld Laurel Feb. Jones served as vice president.

26. “Avoiding Probate” will be Asinpresident Jones pre-in held Delmar on Feb.will 9 and side over all council Georgetown on Feb.meetings 17. Visit in 2008, with Rogers substituting www.delawaremoneyschool. ifcom Jones unable to attend. to is review a complete It is customary for thelocacouncourse listing including cil, at the meeting of each tions andfirst times. newPresenting year, to elect officers the its topics will be

State Reps. Gerald Hocker (Rstated he would appeal the Oceanthat View), Dave Wilson Superior decision toE.the (R-CedarCourt’s Creek Hundred), Delaware Supreme(D-Dover Court.

Bradford Bennett While the appeal is pending, South), S. Quinton Johnson Commissioner Denn legisla(D-Middletown), and and Robert E. tive leaders will seek to enact Walls (D-Milford). legislation to provide the same With such a politically diverse protection by the group, Rep.afforded Dan Short saiddisthere puted regulation. is the potential for partisan con“We willthe fight on every availflict when positions of the able to protect homeownSmallfront Business Caucus are in ers from abusive practices by the opposition to the stance of the insurance industry,” CommisHouse Majority and Minority caucuses.

“We all realize that sioner Denn said. theState members this group could Sen. of David Sokola, a find ourselves odds with our member of the atSenate Insurance colleagues on some issues, but Committee, will be the chief I also think there is a greattoopsponsor of the legislation be portunity for introduced onsuccess.

Jan. 8. To the best of “It my isknowledge, typefor of completelythis unfair organization has nevertobeen atinsurance companies punish tempted before the legislature. homeowners forinmaking routine We have a lot of business expericlaims against their homeowners ence on which to draw and I truly insurance,” Sen. Sokola said. believe we have a chance to do “I am disappointed that the something significantthe to Insurhelp our court has prevented state Department recover fromfrom this recession. ance prohibitThat’s worth taking and ing this practice, anda Ichance hope the ruffling a few feathers.”

Also attending the first meeting was the new head of Delaware Economic Development Office, Alan Levin. As he takes over the reins at DEDO, he told the legislators he’ll be thinking small. “We’re going to place an emphasis(CHEERP), on where the rubber Program which manmeetsthe theSharing road and that’s small ages Fund.

“Chesaand medium businesses.” peake Utilitiessize is proud to be able As the former CEOtoofhelp the to increase our efforts customers this year.”

Happy Harry’s drug store chain, For said 2008,heChesapeake Levin knows whatUtiliit is ties doubleby its regulacontrilikewill to benearly handcuffed bution the Sharing tions –tosomething he Fund. said the In addition to increasing grant incoming Markell administration levels, additional are state being wants to avoid, atgrants both the offered to levels. those who aregovernor recently and local “The unemployed struggling intends to useorhis office aswith a mortgage-related issues.

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TheFinancial are not affiliated. five-member council unanimously approved Jones and Rogers their posts.

Hustonforappointment Council also unanimously On December 19, Gov. approved D.reappointed Griffin to Ruth AnnJames Minner another one-year appointment Stephen R. Huston of Seaford as Griffin will to County serve a Attorney. second term through serve as the elected body’s chief Dec. 19, 2011 as a member of counsel. the Council on Real Estate ApVincentHuston G. Robertson and praisers. was initially Richard E. to Berl also were seappointed hisJr. position on the lected forinone-year re-appointcouncil November 2005 and ments as assistant attorcurrently serves ascounty chairman of neys, with Robertson to serve the state regulatory board. Husthe Zoningresidential ComtonPlanning is a state & certified mission Berl to serve the appraiserand with Huston Appraisal Board of Adjustment.

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bully pulpit to tell the counties General Assembly that will ‘enough work is and municipalities with Commissioner Denn to enough.’

We want people to do pass this in legislation promptly business Delaware.

Govern-so homeowners canbe once again be ment should not an impediprotected.” ment to doing business.”

State Rep.welcome Valerie Longhurst, That was news to aRep. member of the Hocker, whoHouse startedEconomhis ic Development, and business career inBanking Sussex County Insurance and the by workingCommittee in his family’s hardchief ware House store assponsor a boy. of the new

“For years, small business legislation, pointed out that people in this state have beenthe regulation in burdened question was imincreasingly by govplemented only after the House ernment regulations and the of Representatives failed to adresulting higher costs they’ve dress the issue 2005. said. imposed,” Rep.inHocker “Thethe last time theslowing House and of “With economy Representatives given a bill revenues falling,was small businesses to this problem, it did areaddress facing huge challenges on not act,” fronts. she said.The General multiple “Now that thetolegislature may Assembly needs listen to their

concerns and take action. Our be the onlylargely body rests that can protect economy on the homeowners from these unfair health of the small business compractices, munity.” I hope the House will takeRep. this Hocker issue more seriously.” added that reThe case is C.A.prevailing No. 05C-10pealing the state’s 309 Insurance wageSCD, law, American and holding the line Association Property and on minimumand wage, are two of Casualty Insurers Association things that legislature can do toof America Delaware help savevs. existing smallDepartbusiness ment of Insurance. jobs and create new ones.

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Health How much screen time is healthy?

By Anthony Policastro, M.D One of the current recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics is related to screen time. Screen time can be in the form of television. It can be in the form of video games. It can be in the form of computers.

We know several things about too much screen time. That is especially true for television. We know that in very young children too much time is associated with an increased likelihood of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). We know that too much time is associated with eating and obesity. We know that too much time is associated with an increased tendency toward violence. We know that too much time gives the perception that drinking and sex are permissible. The current recommendations are that children under age 2 have no television time. For those children over age 2, screen time should be limited to two hours per day. That is two hours total. It does not mean two hours of video games plus two hours of TV plus two hours of computer time. Limitations in time spent on these activities must begin early in life. A child who is not used to spending that much time on them will expect to have that limitation in the future.

For example when a child gets a video game controller for the first time, the two

hour limit needs to be put in place then and there. It is also the time to let them know that they have a choice of two hours of that or two hours of television but not both.

Most DVD movies are close to two hours in length. That means that children should see no more than one DVD per day.

Computers are good for searches and contacting others by E-mail. However, surfing the net for hours and hours each and every day is not appropriate. I once observed a keyboarding class in a local high school. I sat in the back of the room as an observer. When class began most of the students began surfing the Internet and paying no attention to the teachers. Their point and click skills were great. However, their keyboarding skills were terrible.

I see some children for learning problems who spend a great deal of time on video games. When it comes time to get their homework done, they will not do it.

They play video games instead. This solution to this problem is relatively simple.

They should earn their video game time by doing homework. No homework means no video game time. The same is true for other situations. For those children who want to spend all of their time in front a some kind of screen (computer, TV or video game), there needs to be a “minutes for performance” system set up.

Activities that the child is expected to

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Why should diabetics be aware of the “Red Hot Swollen Foot”?

The increasing prevalence of diabetes in the United States requires that both patients and physicians be aware of a serious condition that can affect the diabetic foot. Charcot neuroarthropathy, or Charcot foot, is a devastating condition most commonly seen in diabetics that is often misdiagnosed. It usually presents as a red, hot swollen foot. Other conditions that may present in this manner are gout, cellulitis (or infection), phlebitis (or blood clots) or trauma (even simple "sprains"), just in to name a few. It is imperative that the patient seeks consultation with someone who has experience in dealing with this dreadful condition.

Misdiagnosed, this condition may result in severe deformity that sometimes unfortunately requires amputation. Therefore, ANY diabetic with a red, hot swollen foot should contact their physician and be evaluated immediately.

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do (like homework or chores) should earn screen time minutes. Then when an activity is done today, it earns screen time for tomorrow. No activities today means no screen time tomorrow. The list should be adjusted to ensure that the child does not earn more than two hours of screen time per day.

I sometimes will hear parents tell me that they cannot control screen time. They indicate that the child becomes angry and aggressive if not allowed to play their games or use the computer. In those situations, it is clear that the parents have bigger problems than just screen time.

Counseling is in order when a parent feels that they cannot control screen time because the child is out of control. Actually, the child maybe out of control because they watched too much violence on TV. Thus more screen time will only make matters worse.

The time to start teaching children about these things is when they are young. Three and four-year-olds should not have DVD’s serve as a baby sitter while the parents are busy. Video games should not be a way to keep older children quiet. Parents need to understand that too much screen time is bad. They need to take action accordingly.

I know that doing this is not always easy. However, there are not too many parts of being a parent that are easy.

Look Good, Feel Better

Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearancerelated side effects of their treatments.

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.

The program is geared towards helping people look their best even as they are undergoing cancer treatment. Although almost all of the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment are temporary, they can be very distressing.

The next Look Good, Feel Better program will be hosted by the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 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 for the Look Good, Feel Better program, please contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 629-6611, extension 2588.

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Health Briefs Dr. Kim joins Nanticoke

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital announces that Dr. Joseph Kim, specializing in family medicine, has joined the Nanticoke Physician Network, located at 116 E. Front St., Laurel.

Dr. Kim is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is currently accepting new patients, ages Dr. Kim newborn and older.

Dr. Kim graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his family practice residency at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington and joined the Nanticoke Medical Staff in 2006.

Dr. Kim and his family have been residing in the community for the past several years. To reach Dr. Kim’s office, call 302-875-2127.

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 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.

Cholesterol screenings

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be offering cholesterol screenings on February 11 & 14 from 7:00 - 10:00 am at the Seaford Golf & Country Club, located at 1001 W. Locust Street, Seaford. The Lipid Profile test requires a 12-hour fasting and reads the HDL, LDL, and triglyceride blood levels. Cost for the Lipid Profile is

$15. There is no need to pre-register. Results will be mailed within 3 weeks along with information to evaluate the results and follow-up if needed.

In addition to cholesterol screenings, free blood pressure checks will be offered.

There will be health information and interactive displays.

For additional information, call 6296611 extension 4536.

Diabetes educational program

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, will be holding a four-week diabetes educational program beginning February 4 and continuing February 11, 18 and 25 from 5pm - 7pm to be held at the hospital. Registration for this class is required.

The cost of the four-week program may be reimbursable by insurance. This fourweek program includes weekly education sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes self-management. Our goal is to give you the self-management skills to control your diabetes. Family members/ significant others are welcome to attend the weekly sessions.

Program Schedule Week 1 - What is diabetes: physiology and self-care skills review Week 2 - Meal Planning, eating out, reading labels Week 3 - Self blood glucose monitoring and management, sick day rules, traveling Week 4 - Medications used to manage diabetes, stress management: coping with diabetes and lifestyle changes, summary and course evaluations, goal setting To register and to obtain additional information regarding the course, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 302-629-6611, extension 2446.

Library offers potty training help

The Seaford District Library and the Sussex Parents as Teachers group is offering a free potty training program for parents and caregivers of young children.

Families will learn how to know if their child is ready, what they should expect and steps to help their child through the process of potty training. The program will be held Friday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seaford District Library in the community meeting room. For more information, call 856-5239 or Cris Henderson at 875-2781.

Hospice staff earn certification

The National Board for Certification of Hospice & Palliative Nurses validates expertise and commitment to quality in hospice and palliative care by testing individuals within each specialty area.

Certification, which is awarded in three categories, indicates a mastery of that body of knowledge and the responsibilities associated with that position.

Delaware Hospice recognizes the following staff members who earned certification from the National Board in 2008: Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA): Kristan Brokenbrough, Ashanti Crisp, Erika Cruz, Michelle Davis, April Handy, Lisa Hartley, Brenda Heinrichs, Teresa Jones, Tiffany Mumford, Sandra Nelson, Samara Price, Kimberly Rayne, Sharon Souza, Natasha Taylor, Tina Tingle

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN): Betsy Bruemmer, RN, OCN, clinical preceptor; Sharon Chranowski, RN; Theresa Gibeck, LPN; Christina Knauer, RN; Donna Pritchett, RN; Rolonda Sutton, LPN; Marlene Tice, RN; Judi Tulak, RN, CHPN, associate director of Home Care. Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator (CHPCA): Mary Theresa McEntee, RN, CHPN, associate director of Referrals

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 expo.

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Exercise saves you money by helping you lead a healthy life In today’s economy, families are cutting back on expenses that seem like a luxury or even the slightest bit frivolous.

One of the items receiving scrutiny in many households, and in the media, is gym memberships.

A growing body of evidence suggests that cutting that gym membership may be exactly the wrong move for even the most cash-strapped family.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, inactive adults have significantly higher direct medical costs than active adults, and the costs associated with physical inactivity increase with age.

“To put it in perspective,” said Sylvia Holder, owner of Curves women’s fitness center in Seaford, “for every dollar you spend on wellness, you save as much as five dollars on illness.”

Curves has partnered with major health insurance and third party providers, including Healthways SilverSneakers, AARP, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, who see huge financial benefits in wellness programs to offer reimbursements and incentives on Curves gym memberships to their plan members.

For example, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota recently completed a landmark study that found that people who went to the gym at least eight times a month had significantly lower healthcare costs than those who did not. These frequent gym attendees had: 39 percent fewer visits to the Emergency Room; 41 percent fewer hospital admissions; and 18 percent lower overall claims costs.

In an era where many have no health insurance and those who do have higher co-pays, a gym membership may be the most affordable way to keep healthcare dollars in consumers’ pockets. This will become even more important in the near

future, according to researcher IBISWorld: As baby boomers pass through their 40s and 50s, healthcare costs are forecast to rise dramatically.

Everyone knows that the human body thrives on regular exercise, and that staying fit and maintaining a healthy weight can contribute to significantly reduced risks for various cancers (by as much as 60 percent), diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and many other debilitating conditions.

Here are some other great reasons to head to the gym: • Exercising with others can “greatly improve your exercise adherence.” It’s much easier to stick to an exercise program when you have accountability - from trainers and coaches, friends or both.

• Exercise is like Miracle-Gro for your brain and can make you smarter by releasing chemicals that cause neurons to branch and connect in new ways. New junctions between neurons are the basis of learning.

• Exercise may make you a better worker - by as much as 15 percent according to a study presented to the American College of Sports Medicine - and enhances time management skills, mental performance, ability to meet deadlines, mood and interactions with co-workers.

• Exercise directly reduces stress by decreasing the production of stress hormones and increasing the production of endorphins - your brain’s “feel good” neurotransmitters.

• Exercise pays you back double: Each hour of exercise adds two to your life.

Curves of Seaford is offering new members 50% off the service fee and a free month on all 12 month c.d./e.f.t memberships through Feb. 28.

For more information, call Curves of Seaford at 302-629-9884 or seafordstaff@ verizon.net.

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast features speaker from Teen Challenge

The Seaford Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Seaford Golf and Country Club.

Serving will begin at 6:45 a.m.

Special music will be provided by Kaila Klucas, a young girl with a beautiful voice. Guest Speaker will be Bob Carey, executive director of Delaware Teen Challenge. Tickets are limited and are $15 each.

They may be purchased at Delaware Teen Challenge, Trinity Transport or Seaford City Hall.

A love offering will be taken for Delaware Teen Challenge.

From left are employees with the longest amount of service celebrating anniversaries in January at i.g. Burton & Company - MJ Lofland, Bill Taylor, Linda Hammond, Joe Coverdale and Valerie Payne. i.g. Burton has been serving Delmarva since 1908.

i.g. Burton celebrates service Twenty-two employees at i.g. Burton & Company celebrated a combined 152 years of service in January.

Employees celebrating anniversaries include: Valerie Payne, Harrington, 15 years; Bill “BT” Taylor, Milford, 24 years; MJ Lofland, Frederica, 15 years; Joe Coverdale, Milford, 11 years; and Linda Hammond, Milford, 11 years; Theodore Yerkes, Milford, 9 years; Latalo Edwards, Milford, 8 years; Peter Palmer, Seaford, 7 years; William Geissel Jr.,

Cancer Society Daffodil Days

The American Cancer Society is sponsoring its annual Daffodil Days through February 20.

The daffodil is the flower of hope and by supporting the American Cancer Society you give hope to those touched by cancer.

The money raised through Daffodil Days funds programs and research grants make an incredible difference in many lives.

For a donation of $10 you can receive a bouquet of fresh-cut daffodils or a pot of miniature daffodils to support the fight against cancer.

In addition to cut and potted daffodils, the American Cancer Society will offer

Camden, 6 years; Lawrence Rose, Lewes, 6 years; Richard Manship, Milton, 4 years; Harry Aiken, Georgetown, 4 years; Bernard Maslauskas, Felton, 4 years; Benjamin Reinert, Salisbury, Md., 4 years; Vincent Mitchell, Dover, 3 years; Richard Paquette, Milford, 2 years; Jeremy MacDonald, Clayton, 2 years; and one year for Tonya Rothermel, Milford; Krystal Lemmons, Bridgeville; Shaun Hayes, Milford; Juliana Swinford, Dover; and Patrick Degroat, Seaford.

Carrie N. Hope, a special Boyds Bear designed exclusively for the Society.

The Bear in a Pot or Bear and a Bunch can be ordered for a donation of $25. To place an order, or obtain more information contact Mary Catherine Hopkins at 875-7308.

Kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2009/2010 school year will be held March 31, April 1 and April 2.

Incoming kindergarten students must live in the Seaford School District zone and be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2009.

Appointments must be made through Teresa Craft at 629-4587, ext. 500.

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Future American Cancer Society Daffodil volunteers, twins Quinton and Sedona Ashman, enjoy holding “Carrie R. Hope” this year’s Daffodil Bear.

Daffodil Days includes new bear The American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser will take place the week of March 16-22.

Mary Catherine Hopkins, Sussex County Daffodil Days chairperson, a long standing American Cancer Society volunteer is coordinating volunteers who will take orders for the “Flowers of Hope” in Seaford, Laurel, Georgetown and other western Sussex towns. Sussex County residents have until Friday, Feb. 20 to place orders for daffodils. For a donation of $10, supporters will receive a bouquet of freshcut daffodils or potted mini daffodils.

For $25 you may order either a “Bear and a Bunch” or a “Bear and a Pot.” This is the fourth year that Boyds has partnered

County calls to verify information

Sussex County’s 911 addressing office reminds the public that if the telephone rings, take the call and take a minute to answer a few easy questions. It just might save your life.

As part of its ongoing 911 re-addressing project, Sussex County has begun calling select residents to verify their correct address and telephone information. This information is used by 911 dispatchers to send police, firefighters

with the American Cancer Society to create an exclusive limited edition plush Boyds Bear. Inspired by one of Boyds most popular bears, the 2009 bear – Carrie R. Hope – is a plush, brown-colored bear with cream accent muzzle, ears, and paw pads, and brown eyes. Carrie stands at just over 10 inches tall and holds a denim bag with “Daffodil Days” embroidery in yellow, containing felt daffodils.

All Daffodil Day donations are 100% tax deductible and checks can be made payable to “American Cancer Society.”

For more information about Daffodil Days, contact Mary Catherine Hopkins at 302-875-7308 or call your American Cancer Society at 800-937-9696. and paramedics to homes and businesses during an emergency – particularly when callers cannot speak and verbally give their location.

Because some information collected by the County is now more than 10 years old, it is at risk of becoming out of date, said Addressing Supervisor Megan Nehrbas.

Telephone information collected is for 911 purposes only, and will not be used for solicitation or given to third parties.

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Russell Morgan, state conservationist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently announced that Delaware agricultural producers located within the Nanticoke and Upper Choptank watersheds can now apply for special assistance under the new Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative (CBWI).

This new initiative offers technical and financial assistance to producers to install agricultural practices to help control erosion, and to minimize excess nutrients and sediments in order to restore, preserve, and protect the Chesapeake Bay. NRCS will administer the initiative as part of its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A total of $23 million will be available in 2009 for the six states that lie within the Chesapeake drainage basin. Delaware received $1.2 million.

Funding for the other five states include: Virginia-$6.9 million; Pennsylvania-$6.7 million; Maryland-$5.1 million; West Virginia-$1.4 million and New York-$1.4 million.

Morgan said that although some of the new EQIP provisions are not final, NRCS and local conservation districts are urging farmers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to come in and apply as soon as possible.

“We are accepting producer applications now so that we can assess their current conservation plans. We want to be well positioned to provide contracts as soon as final details are worked out.”

The CBWI offers assistance to eligible participants to implement a system of core conservation practices on eligible agricultural land. Delaware’s core practices include Manure Transfer, Nutrient Management, Cover Crop, Irrigation Water Management, and Heavy Use Area Protection.

As an incentive to producers, there will be no acreage and/or unit limitations on these practices within the Nanticoke and Upper Choptank watersheds.

Applications for the new CBWI will be accepted continuously throughout the year to be evaluated, ranked, and prioritized based on their potential to reduce nutrient levels in local waters and the Chesapeake Bay. Interested producers should contact their local USDA Service Center for additional information. Applicants should fill out the current EQIP application for the CBWI, which is also available at your local USDA Service Center. A full map with priority watersheds outlined is available online at www.de.nrcs.usda.gov.

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Police Journal Vehicle hits police cruiser

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 3:50 p.m. a Harrington man was injured and a state police cruiser totaled in an accident on Canterbury Road (Delaware 15) at Midstate Road (Delaware 12), near Harrington.

A 20-year veteran of the Delaware State Police (who is assigned to Troop 3) was stopped at the stop sign on Canterbury Road, waiting to cross Midstate Road and travel south. A 2007 Kia Optima, operated

by Rory M. Dudley, 27, of Harrington, was traveling south on Canterbury Road, approaching the intersection where the trooper was stopped.

Because of heavy fog in the area, Dudley failed to see the stopped cruiser in front of him and rear ended it. The cruiser was pushed 40 feet into the intersection.

The trooper, who was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured, got out of his car to check on Dudley.

As the trooper was attending to Dudley, Casey N. Kibler, 17, of Viola, driving a 1996 Nissan Sentra on Midstate Road approaching Canterbury Road, failed to see the stop sign at the intersection and drove into the police cruiser.

Dudley, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Kent General Hospital by ambulance. Dudley and Kibler were both cited for careless driving. Alcohol was not a factor.

Man dies while working on vehicle

Delaware State Police are investigating the death of Edward J. Hankins, 27, of Milford. Hankins was found Friday, Jan. 30, at 6:55 a.m. underneath a pick-up truck he was working on.

Troopers responded to the parking lot of the Sunoco Gas Station at 840 Bay Road north of Milford after receiving a report that Hankins was trapped underneath the truck and appeared unconscious. When emergency service personnel arrived they moved the 1985 Dodge Ram pick-up and attempted life saving measures, but the man had already died.

Police said that Hankins was traveling south on U.S. 113 when his vehicle experienced transmission problems. He pulled into the parking lot of the gas station and began to work on the truck.

The truck was running when he lay on the ground underneath it just behind the left front tire. At some point while he was attempting to fix the transmission from underneath, the vehicle slipped into reverse and moved backwards, pinning him on the ground with the tire on his neck and head.

The state’s medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine specific cause and manner of death. Investigators do not suspect foul play and are investigating this as an accidental death.

Two face hunting-related charges

Early on the morning of Jan. 29, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents arrested two Seaford men on charges stemming from illegal hunting activities.

Jonathan A. Nichols, 36, of 613B Hickory Lane, Seaford, was charged with failure to tag antlered deer, third-degree conspiracy, hunting at night, hunting during a closed season, carrying an unlawfully

loaded firearm in a vehicle and shooting near a roadway.

Joshua A. Baker, 19, of 14936 Hardscrabble Road, Seaford, was charged with third-degree conspiracy, hunting at night and hunting during a closed season.

A 12-gauge shotgun and a whitetail deer were seized as evidence. A trial is pending in Superior Court.

Woman shot near Bridgeville

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that left a 30-year-old Ellendale woman with two gunshot wounds.

Troopers received a report that shots had been fired on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 12:40 a.m. at a residence in the 21000 block of SanFilippo Road, east of Bridgeville. When troopers arrived they found the woman had suffered two gun shot wounds to her buttocks. The victim, who is pregnant, was lying in bed with a male friend watching television when the two shots were fired through a bedroom window.

The victim was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md., where she is in stable condition.

Police said that a single set of footprints was left in the snow, indicating that the suspect walked up to the bedroom window. These footprints were tracked back to an area where detectives believe a getaway vehicle was parked.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information may call detectives at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

Drug sting leads to five arrests

On Jan. 29, the Sussex Drug Unit and the Dorchester County Drug Unit, with the assistance of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Kent County Drug Unit, Delaware State Police Troop 5, Georgetown Police Department, Probation and Parole and DelDOT, concluded an investigation in which five individuals were arrested on various drug charges.

Kevin Joyner, 48, of Hurlock, Md., was the first to be arrested. Police said that when Joyner was taken into custody on Woodland Road, he was in possession of a small amount of crack cocaine in his 2009 Enterprise rental vehicle.

Officers then stopped Harry Cannon, 56, of Seaford, to whom Joyner allegedly sold drugs. Police said that when he was stopped, Cannon was in possession of approximately a half a gram of crack cocaine which were tied back to Joyner.

Members of Dorchester County’s Drug Unit in Maryland then executed a search warrant at Joyner’s residence where, police said, they found $4,400, a 1999 Ford Expedition and a 2003 Chevrolet Impala, along with a small amount of crack cocaine.

Joyner was charged in Delaware for possession with intent to deliver cocaine (felony), delivery of cocaine (felony) and maintaining a vehicle for keeping narcotics (felony). He has pending drug charges in Maryland stemming from the search warrant in Hurlock. He was committed to SCI on $5,000 secured bond.

Cannon was charged with possession of cocaine (misdemeanor) and released on a

$1,143 unsecured bond.

Dwayne Thompson, 26, of Seaford, was arrested at the Royal Farms store in Seaford after police learned that he was delivering one ounce of crack cocaine. Thompson, who arrived in a rented Nissan Murano displaying Colorado registration, was taken into custody without incident along with his passenger, Ian Albury. Thompson was in possession of approximately 28.4 grams crack cocaine, police said.

A check revealed that Albury, 26, of Laurel, was wanted by the New Castle County Police Department for failure to register as a sex offender and violation of probation. Police said that Albury was in possession of approximately 12.1 grams crack cocaine, approximately 6.8 grams marijuana and a loaded 9mm Jennings handgun. The handgun was reported stolen in 2004.

Albury was charged with failure to register as a sex offender (felony), trafficking cocaine (felony), two counts of possession with the intent to deliver narcotics (felony), possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony (felony), carrying a concealed deadly weapon (felony), second degree conspiracy (felony), receiving a stolen firearm (felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor).

Thompson was charged with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), second degree conspiracy (felony), maintaining a vehicle for keeping narcotics (felony), possession with the intent to deliver narcotics (felony) and trafficking cocaine (felony).

Both Albury and Thompson were committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $86,000 secured bail for Thompson and $52,869 secured bail for Albury.

The last suspected drug dealer targeted in this initiative was Bryan Jones, 39, of Bridgeville, who was apprehended at the McDonalds in Bridgeville after a brief foot chase. Police said that Jones had approximately 44.5 grams crack cocaine and approximately 16 grams of powder cocaine in his vehicle.

A search of Jones’ residence found approximately 8.7 grams powder cocaine, approximately 4.5 grams crack cocaine and two digital scales, police said. Jones was charged with trafficking cocaine 50100 grams (felony), possession with the intent to deliver cocaine (felony), maintaining a vehicle for keeping narcotics (felony), maintaining a building for keeping narcotics (felony), resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors). He was committed to SCI on $216,000 cash bail.

Wanted man faces drug charges

On Jan. 30 at 2:30 p.m., Laurel Police officers stopped a silver Chrysler for a traffic violation on West 7th Street.

The officers knew that the driver, Keith Wongus, 31, of Laurel, had a suspended license and was wanted on outstanding charges. They also detected a strong odor of burnt marijuana, police said. A search revealed a small amount of crack cocaine and a small amount of marijuana that a passenger attempted to hide, police said.

Wongus was charged with possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of cocaine within 1,000 feet of

a school, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, driving while suspended and failure to signal.

The passenger, Tyrai Sikes, 20, of Middletown, R.I., was charged with possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. Both were committed to SCI; Wongus at $6,100 cash bail only and Sikes at $2,500 cash bail only.

Loiterer had marijuana, police say

On Jan. 30 at 8:25 p.m. a member of the Laurel Police Department was working special duty at Laurel High School. The officer saw James Snead, 19, of Laurel, who was allegedly loitering in the men’s bathroom.

When he was searched, police found a small amount of marijuana, police said.

Snead was arrested without incident and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released on criminal summons.

Police looking for robbery suspect

On Jan. 31 at 11:52 p.m. Laurel Police responded to the 400 block of Wilson Street after someone called 911 from that address then hung up.

When an officer went to the front door, a male subject dressed in black and wearing a ski mask attempted to exit the back door, police said. When he observed the officer, Shawba Jones, 34, of Claymont, ran back in, police said. Then a victim, still bound, came running out the back door.

Officers entered the residence and took Jones into custody. When they searched Jones they found a small amount of crack cocaine. Officers learned from the victims that a second suspect had run out the front door when officers entered.

Police said that the two suspects entered the front door, both wearing all black and black ski masks. One produced a chrome handgun and the other had a knife, police said. The suspects allegedly demanded money and personal property.

Jones was charged with three counts of first-degree robbery, possession of a firearm during a felony, possession of a deadly weapon during a felony, first degree burglary, possession of a firearm with a altered serial number, three counts of first degree reckless endangerment, wearing a disguise during a felony, maintaining a vehicle, three counts of unlawful imprisonment, second degree conspiracy, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, endangering the welfare of a child and possession of marijuana.

He was committed to SCI on $71,000 cash bail only.

The second suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds.

Trailer stolen from sales lot

Laurel Police say that a white, 28-foot Forest River Cargo Mate trailer was stolen from J&S Trailer Sales in Laurel on Feb. 2. Anyone with information may contact the Laurel Police Department at 302875-2244 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

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Man not wearing seat belt was wanted Loud music leads to drug arrest On Jan. 31 at 4:56 p.m. a Seaford Police officer was on patrol on Market Street in the area of Water Street when the officer observed a 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix with a passenger not wearing a seat belt.

After the officer stopped the car, the passenger, Brandon Ways, 19, of Newark, gave a fictitious name, police said. When Ways was removed from the vehicle, he provided the officer with his correct name.

The officer learned that Ways had a capias from New Castle County Court of Common Pleas. When Ways was taken into custody, the officer located a clear bag containing 77 small bags of crack cocaine (totaling approximately 11 grams) in the passenger’s side door ashtray, police said.

Ways was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine, maintaining a vehicle, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal impersonation. He was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $24,500 secured bond.

The driver of the vehicle was issued a traffic summons for occupant not wearing a seat belt and released.

On Feb. 1 at 2:42 p.m. a Seaford Police officer was on patrol on Third Street in the area of North Street when he observed a 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe with loud music and improper window tinting.

When the officer stopped the car, he smelled a strong odor of marijuana from the vehicle, police said. The driver, Carl Nichols, 28, of Dover, was asked to exit the vehicle at which time the officer conducted a pat down of the defendant.

During the pat down, Nichols allegedly attempted to flee from the officer. Officers became involved in a struggle with the defendant, who was arrested and transported to the Seaford Police Department.

Officers seized $797, 57.2 grams of marijuana and 1.4 grams of powder cocaine, as well as Nichols’ 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe. Nichols was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance within 300 feet of a park or church, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct, loud music heard 50 feet or more from vehicle, operating a vehicle with improper window tinting, possession

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of crack cocaine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest.

He was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $11,252 bond.

Man charged in fatal bike crash

Delaware State Police have charged a man in connection with a hit and run motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Milford man. Troopers responded to the crash on U.S. 13 north in the area of Whitesville Road Monday, Feb. 2, at approximately 3:21 p.m. after it was reported that a motorcyclist struck a pickup and the pick-up fled the scene.

Police said that the motorcyclist, Phillip B. Jester, 25, of Milford, was traveling northbound on U.S. 13, south of Whitesville Road, approaching the intersection.

The suspect vehicle was crossing U.S. 13 from Whitesville Road when they collided.

Jester was ejected from the bike and died as a result of injuries sustained at the scene. The pick-up truck allegedly fled the scene. A witness to the crash followed the truck to a residence in the 7000 block of Parsonsburg Road in Maryland and noti-

fied authorities.

Maryland State Police and Wicomico County Sheriffs Deputies responded to the home and located the truck involved in the crash. A person in the home told police that Justin W. Mitchell, 25, of Salisbury was the operator of the pick-up in the crash and that he fled the home where he resides prior to police arrival.

Police were able to get Mitchell on the telephone and convince him to surrender.

He was charged with vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of a fatal crash.

Police said that Jester was operating a 1996 Suzuki and was traveling in the right lane of U.S. 13.

Mitchell, who was operating an unregistered 1990 Chevy pick-up, was traveling west crossing U.S. 13 northbound from Whitesville Road. The motorcycle struck the left rear of the pick-up, resulting in the crash. After impact, the motorcycle slid underneath a 2006 Honda Civic, operated

by Michael Carpenter, 25, of Laurel. The Civic was in the center crossover, waiting to cross U.S. 13.

The roadway was closed for approximately three hours as investigators examined the scene.

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Community Bulletin Board Miss/Little Miss Seaford pageant

Seaford District Library Events

• “Lights, Camera, Action!” The Seaford District Library hosts “Movie Night” on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m.

• Delaware EITC Campaign offers 2008 tax preparations on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• “Parents As Teachers” meeting will be held at the Seaford District Library on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

• There will be a Seaford District Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.

• Registration has begun for the Adult Winter Reading Program “Winter Sizzlers.” Registration ends March 20.

• 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.

• The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP to raise money for the Library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury, Md. IHOP and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library.

We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts to receive the reimbursement.

The Seaford Library will receive 10% of the total receipt.

• The Library presents a “Science and Religion” book discussion on Monday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.

• Mrs. “Cookie” Garfield will host “Historical Reflections” on Friday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. as part of the Library’s Black History Month celebration.

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 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. Information will be available then.

BEDCO Boat Show & Auction

BEDCO, operator of the Blades Marina, announces a Boat Show & Auction for May 7, 8 and 9. Those boats being auctioned will be sold on May 9. Applications may be obtained at the marina office or by calling 628-8600.

Fitness classes

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, coed, 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 629-7539.

Chicken & dumpling dinner

A chicken & dumpling dinner will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, Sussex Chapter 7, Order of the Eastern Star at the Eastern Star Building, 7 North Pine St., Seaford, from 3 to 6:30 p.m.

An all-you-can-eat dinner, cost is $10 for adults; children 10 years-and-under, $5.

Take-outs available. Proceeds will benefit Special Needs Children in the State of Delaware. Advance tickets required, call Marlene Simpler, 629-3205, or Ethelene Krauss 629-2292.

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.

Library hosts WWII film showing

The Laurel Public Library will host a “Mid-Winter Movie Night” on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 in the Carpenter Community Room from 6 to 9 p.m.

The featured showing is the recently released Spike Lee production, “Miracle at St. Anna,” which tells the story of four black American soldiers, who are members of the U.S. Army’s all-black 92nd ‘Buffalo Soldier’ division stationed in Italy. Rated R for intense war scenes, those under the age of 18 will not be admitted unless accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. A discussion period will follow the film and refreshments will be available. For more information, email normajean.fowler@lib.de.us or call 8753184.

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.

Dr. Fluharty from the Visiting Scholars Program of the Delaware Humanities Program presents a hands-on look at Ancient Egypt on Saturday, Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m. Egyptian Crafts: Make an Egyptian mobile on Thursday, Feb. 19, 4:15 p.m.

Last day to add books to your Reading Log is Saturday, Feb. 21.

Class of 1956 plans social

The Laurel High School Class of 1956 will hold a dinner social for classmates and spouses on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgia House. Call Frank Calio at 302-875-3770 to confirm your attendance.

‘High School Musical’

The Laurel High School Drama Club will present its Winter Musical, Disney’s

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The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club in Seaford is having a “Valentine Luncheon” at the Georgia House in Laurel on Feb. 12, starting at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. The hostesses are Patricia Malinchak and Joyce Whaley and their committee.

program highlighting the participation of African Americans from Delaware in the Civil War. Civil War historian George Contant has researched northern regiments to find individuals who listed their home state as Delaware. He will present his findings at the Laurel Public Library at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16 in a program entitled, “The Missing 954: Delaware’s Forgotten United States Colored Troops and Sailors.” A question and answer period will follow the illustrated presentation.

For more information, email normajean. fowler@lib.de.us or call 875-3184.

Library recognizes black soldiers

In recognition of Black History Month, the Laurel Public Library will offer a

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“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.

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 302-875-4488.

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 2368558.

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.

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 302-875-4660, phone 302875-9319, 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.

Winter reading program

Bring your family and friends to the Greenwood Library for the “Get Caught Reading Together!” program.

Families, couples, or groups of two or 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.

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

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11, AARP Tax-Aide tax preparers will be available at Greenwood Public Library to conduct free tax preparation and e-filing for all taxpayers of all ages. They will be at Greenwood Public Library from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25 and April 8. Anyone interested must call to schedule an appointment.

This program is free and open to the public. AARP Tax-Aide is a confidential service that prepares tax returns and answers tax questions. Volunteers are IRS trained and certified. To make an appointment or for more information, call the Greenwood Public Library at 302-3495309.

Seniors Valentine’s dinner

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the new Greenwood CHEER Activity Center with the Sweetheart Dinner Dance on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Enjoy a ham dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by dancing to Big Band music

by Everett Snyder & Friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 for members (age 60+)

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Greenwood Library to discuss book

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Greenwood Library’s Bound by Books discussion group will discuss the book, The Debt, by inspirational author Angela Elwell Hunt.

The program will be held in the library meeting room and is free and open to all.

Refreshments will be served.

To obtain a copy of the book, drop by the Greenwood Public Library or call Robin Miller at 302-349-5309.

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.

Honoring Norman Reynolds, Woodbridge High School English/French teacher, with a special tribute by Gen. John Custer.

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 Li-

brary and the Bridgeville Town Hall, or by mail with check payable to Friends of the Bridgeville Library, c/o Cheryl Gerring, 47 Emily’s Pintail Drive, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Soup luncheon planned

Union United Methodist Church on Law Street in Bridgeville announces their annual UMW soup luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

The menu includes homemade vegetable beef soup, biscuits, a beverage and assorted desserts. Adults are $6.50 and children are $2. Carry-outs are available.

For more information, call 337-1054.

Cheerleading clinic announced

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. Girls should wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. You do not have to be a Girl

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Spaghetti dinner

Enjoy a spaghetti dinner at Camelot Hall, next to St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church on State Street in Delmar, on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Cost is adults, $7.50; children ages 4-12, $5; children three and under are free.

Carry-out $8.50. Ticket information call 846-9501, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 101-5 E. State St., Delmar, Del.

Bingo benefits scholarship

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. This scholarship is given to a high school senior who plans to become a teacher. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be available from the kitchen, with a portion of the proceeds going

to the scholarship. 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 Harley-Davidson of Ocean City at 410-629-1599.

For more information about the scholarship, contact Benita Wilson of HarleyDavidson of Seaford at 629-6161 or Benita.Wilson@hdofseaford.com.

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. All Princesses must be accompanied by an adult.

Advance tickets sales only by Feb. 21.

For tickets, call 934-8029 or 855-9595, or by email to georgetownpageant@msn. com.

Federalsburg VFW events

Federalsburg VFW 5246 has planned the following events for February: • Bingo every Thursday evening - doors open at 6 p.m.; Bingo starts at 7:20 p.m.

• Friday, Feb. 6, 5 to 7 p.m. - shrimp or chicken tenders, fries, salad and dessert, take-outs available. For more information, call the VFW at 410-754-5020.

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entine’s Dinner - five course meal, ladies get a rose, comedy show; $15 in advance, $16 at the door. For more information, call 410-829-6308.

• Sunday, Feb. 15 - Basket & Bag Bingo (Longaberger and Vera Bradley), doors open at 1 p.m. and bingo starts at 2 p.m.; $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Includes hot dog, potato salad and a cookie; raffles and door prizes. Fundraiser to repair VFW Hall.

SPCA movie night

Join the volunteers of the Georgetown SPCA of Delaware on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Clayton Theatre in Dagsboro for SPCA Movie Night.

Volunteers will watch the movie “Marley and Me.” The Georgetown SPCA of Delaware will receive a portion of all adult ticket sales for that night. For other movie times, contact the theatre at 302-732-3744. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the SPCA Volunteer Hotline at 302-541-4478. To view the animals up for adoption, visit www.delspca.org.

Ruritan Club breakfast

All-you-can-eat Sunday breakfast buffet served by the Galestown Ruritan Club, on the fourth Sunday of each month October to June, from 7-10 a.m.

Cost is $7 for adults, $4 children 6-12 years, at The Galestown (Md) Community Hall, 5833 School House Road.

Buffet features blueberry pancakes, eggs, scrapple, sausage, creamed chipped beef, biscuits, potato casserole, hominy, fruit cup, and sticky buns.

Seaford AARP trips

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 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 • Gettysburg Battlefield and Eisenhower Farm - May 22. Buffet meal included. $88 • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, “Singin’ in the Rain,” - July 1. $79 • 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.

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Valentine’s Day trips

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a loved one or make new friends by taking a trip offered by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Enjoy delicious food at three charming restaurants overlooking scenic bays and waterways at the Valentine Progressive Lunch on Feb. 13.

On Feb. 14, take your pick of fun trips. Travel back in time with the musical “Grease” at the Hippodrome in Baltimore or enjoy a day to visit the aquarium, sightsee or shop at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore.

Support the local arts by viewing “Love Letters” at the Rehoboth Beach Theater of the Arts and enjoy dinner. A bus departing from Owens Campus in Georgetown will make the show more accessible to residents of western and central Sussex County.

For more information about these events or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Philadelphia 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 628-9828.

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 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 seven-story, basket-shaped

MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 5 - 11, 2009 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 302245-8842 or RGMorris93@ comcast.net.

Montreal and Quebec City

Escorted motrcoach 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.

have its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 12:15 p.m., at the Pizza King in Seaford.

The planned guest speaker will be Carol Moore of Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

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 302-854-6776.

AARP membership

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 of western Sussex County membership meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 12, at Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall in Seaford, at 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers, Jack and Pat Lucia of Seaford, will speak via piano and violin.

Guests, age 50+, are invited to join in conversation and refreshments after the meeting.

Yearly chapter dues remain at $5.

For information on Chapter 1084, call chapter president, Gladys Bonowicz at 875-1519.

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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 302-5399717.

Equine Council

The next meeting of the Delaware Equine Council is 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 16 at the DE Exhibitors Hall Board Room (north entrance) at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington.

The guest speaker is Elainea Goldthwaite, Large Animal Response Team coordinator, who will talk about large animal disaster for Delaware.

This is also College Scholarship Award Night.

For more information, call Stan at 302-684-3966 or Peggy at 302-629-5233.

Widowed Persons

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will

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The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its executive board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the downtown Seaford Museum.

Any interested alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Call Donna Angell with any questions at 629-8077.

H.A.P.P.E.N. members

The members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association for its protection, preservation, enhancement and naturalization will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum.

As always, H.A.P.P.E.N. members welcome any group or individual who is interested in attending the meeting.

Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@ mspublications.com or drop off at 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford (Home Team Bldg.).

CLUES ACROSS 1. Military mailbox 4. New Deal energy project 7. ___broke Welsh Corgi 10. Summon over a speaker 12. Plural of 14 across 14. Anjou or Bartlett 15. Rivulet 16. City in Sweden and Indonesia 17. Snakelike fish 18. More thin 20. Plucky 22. Inquisitorial 23. Nurse-patient relation 24. Anwar __, Egyptian statesman 26. Imposed & collected a tax 29. Microgram 30. Infirmary sleeping place 34. Swiss river 35. Big Blue 36. Not new 37. Dual function davenport 43. ___wit: Silly person 44. Jeans 45. Annual TV awards 47. Lump of slimy stuff 48. Latin for England: An____ 49. W. African country 52. Arteries 55. Sean ____, actor 56. Genie 58. Abba ____, Israeli minister 60. Wings 61. Rescues 62. Plunder a town 63. Follows sigma 64. British air aces 65. Russia used to be U___

CLUES DOWN 1. Easter month (abbr.)

2. Bucket 3. Leer at 4. Watery-eyed 5. Singer ____ Morrison 6. Humanities 7. Look furtively 8. M____: granular 9. Wife 11. African antelope 12. Fast tempo 13. VII 14. Implement for writing 19. His ark 21. Protoctist genus 24. Burn with a hot liquid 25. Concur 26. Luxury car 27. Dark black 28. Small food shops 29. More (Spanish) 31. Gentlemen 32. Non-commercial TV (abbr.)

33. Banned insecticide 38. Car motor 39. Mesotron 40. Implants 41. Criminals 42. Pistons forward Johnson 46. Parts of matched pairs 48. Crook (Yiddish) 49. So. Sicilian city 50. Two-toed sloth 51. Slightly open 53. Winter melons: Cas____ 54. Dead-end streets 55. Hit lightly 57. Marsh elder 59. Norway

SUDOKU Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

See answers on page 47.

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Healthy Charity Lodge plans expansion to make room for members In a time where most civic organizations, fire companies, churches at urPhy and even youth groups seem to be shrinking, Charity Lodge #27 in The lodge’s memberLaurel continues to grow and even ship continues to be the thrive. Several of the Odd Fellows largest in the state and have passed away recently but new members continue to come along. surrounding area and the On Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at building in square feet will the lodge building on Poplar Street, be outsized only by the members will hold a groundlodge in Wilmington. breaking for the expansion of the lodge building. The building, which was once a boarding house, will be support the community. doubled for the 125 or so members plus Tom Powell and George Lowe, both the Rebekah’s. Town officials, legislators deceased, were the inspiration behind the and the public are invited to attend. hospital equipment project, as Jerry Lynch, The lodge’s membership continues to Mike Matthews and Barry Brumbley were be the largest in the state and surrounding for the lodge’s annual haunted house. Paul area and the building in square feet will be Smith has been the lodge wreath expert outsized only by the lodge in Wilmington. since members started making Christmas The lodge has had many sovereign Grand wreaths in the 1960s to compliment the Lodge guests over the years, the latest behospital program. And on it goes about the ing Richard Kim from Hawaii. And it is lodge projects. not unusual to have Tom Kates, Richard As you can see, I am a little partial Adams and members of the Felton Lodge about the lodge and yes, I am a member. as guests.

This in no way diminishes the great work The lodge in Laurel was started in 1857 our other organizations such as the Lions, and has been part of the Laurel scene ever Exchange, Ruritan, Legion and our much since. Following the Odd Fellows creed to heralded fire department and auxiliary bury the dead, members still maintain Odd do. This is just to highlight the lodge’s Fellows Cemetery. Long-time manager groundbreaking on Feb. 22, and you are Charlie Gordy continues to manage one of invited. the best-kept cemeteries in the state.

Since the 1960s, members have providThe Laurel Chamber of Commerce’s ed hospital equipment for the community visit from Sen. Tom Carper on Tuesday, and although they have toned this down a Feb. 17, has been changed from 9:30 to 9 little, they have added other projects that

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Chamber names board members and officers New officers of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce are: president Don Dykes, Bank of Delmarva; first vice president Jeff Downes, Insurance Market; second vice president Carol Scarfi, County Bank; secretary Ellen Hudson, County Bank; treasurer R. Connie Lewis, Payroll Plus; and past president Timothy Jones, Lighthouse Church. New board members are: Mitchell Brittingham, DAD’s Workwear & Outdoors, Karin D’Armi Hunt, Bank of Delmarva, Karen Schrieber, Boys & Girls Club, Bill Fasano Jr., Laurel town manager, and Richard Small, Small Insurance Agency.

a.m. due to scheduling for Sen. Carper.

It’s official, folks. On Monday morning (Groundhog Day), Bob Oliphant went out and saw his shadow — what a scary sight! This means nothing, as Bob is not in charge of the weather, but I do know he is giving the folks in Florida a rest this year, as he is not going.

Of course he can’t live up to the legendary Bill Davis of Delmar, who upon returning from his trip to Florida, brought oranges for everyone. Well, at least he brought me some.

Delmar students have had an extra week off from school due to heating problems which caused their Delmar Middle School-High School Memorial Garden dedication to be delayed. It has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 6, at 1:30 p.m., at the high school.

Wow, good news for Laurel. Kitty’s Flowers will be opening a store in Laurel, beginning on Feb. 9. It is to be located in the former Town Package Store.

Some of the folks you might see at the store, of course, are Robin Gravenor and Kelly Jones. I plan to meet them very soon and this is without a doubt good for Laurel.

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when I heard that a lot of the kids around Seaford, Laurel and Delmar were doing a little ice skating, as several ponds were pretty solid with ice, I got to thinking. It took me back to 1957 or 1958 when the inside of Seaford Ice was converted into a skating rink. No one seemed to remember it but me, until I talked with Buddy Campbell, vice president of Seaford Ice on Monday.

He said, “That’s funny, a couple of us were discussing this in the convenience store the other day.”

Of course, Buddy is too young to remember, but others in the conversation did, including an 87-year-old gentleman, who remembers it being converted as a youth, long before 1957.

My memory was as a 15-year-old going there with a young man from Galena, Md., named “Peanut” Shultz. His brother David is a DuPont retiree and Seaford resident.

“Peanut” was visiting the Patchett family in Laurel and he and I went over to skate several times. He was quite a skater and they often cleared the floor to watch him.

It was 25 cents to get in and I don’t know what that is in today’s dollars. They of course sold hot chocolate and you climbed the wooden stairs to take a break and watch the other skaters, particularly the girls. Oops!

How old is Seaford Ice and does anyone have any photos or remembrances of this? Just reminiscing as usual, folks.

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Church Bulletins The Greenes

The Southern Gospel Group, The Greenes, will be at Christ Evangelistic Church on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 9802 Camp Road, Laurel. A love offering will be taken.

Call for more information, 875-2915.

Homemade soup sale

Christ Lutheran Church homemade soup sale will include: chicken noodle, chilli with meat, and vegetable beef. Cost will be $8 a quart. To order call Sue at 628-1357, or Anna at 629-9751, or 6299755, and leave message. Last date to order is Feb. 16. Pick up dates for soup are: Feb. 21 and 22 at the church. Drop your money off at the church between 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday, to the church secretary.

Gospel Band

On Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m., Inner Harbor from Middletown, Va., and Precious Memories Gospel Band from Milford, will be in concert. This concert will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 SE Front Street, Milford. This is a free concert for the public but a love offering will be collected.

Gospel concert

A gospel concert is being held at St. George’s United Methodist Church in Laurel on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Music will be presented by “Two Mile Road” southern gospel group of men from the Harrington area. Directions: Alt. 13 south Laurel towards Delmar. Turn right on St. George’s Road and follow to church. For more information call 875-2273.

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 21804. Meet Joyce Marie Ingraham and purchase your own personal signed copy of “In his loving care.”

Valentine’s Day Gospel Concert

A Valentine’s Day Gospel Concert will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6-9 p.m., sponsored by Atmosphere of Praise Choir of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bridgeville. The concert will be held at Woodbridge Senior High School, 307 Laws St., Bridgeville and will feature international gospel singer Linda Lee Speight-Hopkins, formerly of Seaford and currently living in Paris, France.

There will also be other local choirs, praise dancers and soloists. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 5-12, ages four and under are free. Deadline for purchase of tickets is Feb. 8. Tickets at the door will be $25 for adults, $12.50 for ages 5-12. For more information, call Pat at 302-337-8198 or Ginger at 302-5425752.

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 here. Cost is a

donation of $35. For more information call Tanya Ricketts, 629-5144; Edwina Barnes, 249-4390; or Rose Poole 629-9322. The Rev. Dania Griffin is Pastor.

Annual Parish meeting

The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus officiated at the annual parish meeting of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. Parishioners elected to the Vestry included Jeff Dolby, Len Hickman, and Alan Schweitzer. Retiring vestrymen included Barbara Wise, Senior Warden, Pamela Ferguson and Theresa Trujillo. Vestry members elected Bill Hitch, Sr., to serve as Senior Warden and Jim Galoppa, Sr., to continue as Junior Warden. The Rev. Dr. Backus appointed the following to serve as committee chairmen: Gene Wootten, scholarship; John Shwed, finance; Ellie Guest, treasurer, and Margaret Anderson, clerk to the Vestry.

Continuing Vestry members are Chuck Barton, Beverly Connolly, Marge Starr and Suzanne Johnson. St. Philip’s is located at 600 S. Central Avenue, Laurel, with Holy Eucharist each Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., and Christian Education with Father Backus at 9:30 a.m.

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 Parish House. Additional information can be obtained by calling Janet at 628-0417.

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. 7, will be Ashley Yoder, Debbie O’Neal, Wayne Dukes, and Frank Silva.

Saturday, Feb. 14, Gospel Café and the Georgia House present Valentine’s Day at the CHEER Center, Georgetown.

Guest singers will be Kaila Clucas, Milton Foskey, Corey Franklin and Makenize George.

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.

Union UMC soup luncheon

The UUMW will hold their annual Soup Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade vegetable beef soup, biscuits, and assorted desserts.

Cost is $6.50. Carryouts available.

Union United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville.

For more information call the church office at 337-7409.

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.

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 5 - 11, 2009

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 302-875-5380

Boundaries Class

For years Christian psychologists, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend of New Life Clinics, have been teaching people

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how to set personal boundaries.

In this class based on the most recommended self-help book by pastors and Christian counselors, Boundaries, learn the biblical basis for setting limits, explain how to construct your own, and show how boundaries can be damaged.

Discover methods for dealing with abusive or controlling people and keys for gaining control of your life.

The Rev. Constance Hastings, staff counselor for St. John’s United Methodist Church and national certified counselor with Daybreak Counseling, will be facilitating the nine-week class on Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at St. John’s Church located in Seaford at Pine and Poplar streets. Call 629-9466 for information.

Lelah M. Crockett of Delmar passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at home.

The funeral was Friday, Jan. 30 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Interment was in St. Stephens Cemetery, Delmar.

Margaret E. Messick, 57

Carey D. Maddox, 53

Carey D. Maddox of Millsboro died Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. The funeral was Saturday, Jan. 31 at St. Johns 2nd Baptist Church, Mt. Joy, near Millsboro. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Margaret E. Messick of Laurel, passed away at her home on January 28, 2009.

A celebration of her life was held at the Laurel Wesleyan Church on February 3.

The Pastor Ken Deusa officiated.

Linda F. Cannon Purse, 61

Joan S. Doheny, 76

Mary Ellen Waller, 86

Joan Strauss Doheny of Seaford died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at Genesis Elder Care, Seaford. The funeral was Monday, Feb. 2 in the Chapel at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.

Linda Fay Cannon Purse of Felton died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at home. The funeral was Saturday, Jan. 31 at WatsonYates Funeral Home in Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Mary Ellen Waller of Rochester, N.Y. died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel. Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.

Union

2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 HandicapF riendly

Welcome…

“Welcome Home!”

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

629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • cogclarence@verizon.net

Sunday: Midweek Activities: Church School........9:45 am Call for Details Morning Worship......11 am Children’s Church & Youth Explosion ........6 pm Nursery Provided Evening Worship.........7 pm *Counseling by appt. only Tuesday: Thursday: Bible Study & Family Corporate Prayer.........7 pm ‘Come and Grow with Us!’ Training Hour...........7 pm

The Gift of His Love Let others know where you are and when you meet.

To advertise in this directory, call

629-9788

Locatedat Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI

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.

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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”

Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love.

Attend Church this Sunday

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

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

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 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.)

Mount Olivet

743 E. Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Paster

Messiah’s Vineyard Church

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

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

9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

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.

All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

WORSHIP TIMES:

Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

COKESBURY CHURCH

United Methodist Church

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

543N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161

A Gathering Of Faith

Death Notices Lelah M. Crockett, 77

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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,Ch ildren’s Ministries

Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor: Rev. Rick Green; Youth: Kyle Horton Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

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. Nursery Provided 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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Education Seaford principal speaks at commencement Wilmington University students gathered in the Chase Center on the Wilmington Riverfront on Sunday, Jan. 25, to receive their diplomas at the university’s 38th annual graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Approximately 1,220 students graduated.

These winter commencement ceremonies are two of five ceremonies held to honor the class of 2009.

Wilmington University will also hold three ceremonies in the spring, two in Wilmington and one in Georgetown.

One student receiving many cheers of celebration was Juan Diaz who overcame great challenges to receive his bachelor of science degree.

“People told me I couldn’t do it,” says Diaz, who suffers from cerebral palsy, “but I proved them wrong and it feels wonderful. It really is a dream come true.”

Juan Diaz decided on Wilmington University due to its small class sizes.

“I love this place. Everyone has been so helpful,” says Diaz, “They are really like a second family to me.”

Juan Diaz said he chose to major in psychology because he wanted to help people in his situation. “I wanted to help people, especially disabled veterans, cope

with being in a wheelchair,” said Diaz.

Graduate commencement speaker was Todd Fishburn of Seaford who completed his doctoral degree and his master of education in applied technology.

Graduating with a 3.77 grade point average, Fishburn juggled schoolwork with his full-time job as an associate principal at West Seaford Elementary School.

Fishburn’s dissertation focused on the use of handheld technology in teaching reading to kindergartners.

Co-founder and organizer of the MidAtlantic Handheld and Emerging Technology Conference, Fishburn is also a member of the board of directors for the Western Sussex County Boys and Girls Club.

Wilmington University’s undergraduate speaker was New York native Nelly Savinon who graduated with her bachelor of science degree in psychology.

Employed by the United States Department of Labor as a staff assistant, Savinon hopes to begin a graduate program in psychology.

Clint Anderson of Seaford was one of thirteen other students who received academic honors. Anderson received a bachelor of science degree in behavioral science.

Epworth planning annual gala

Camp Odyssey hosts camps

Activities are 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 302.875.4488.

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.

Spring Fling Days Out Camps will be held at the Salisbury School in Salisbury, Md., Monday, Feb. 16, March 2 through 6 and April 8, 9, 10 and 13. Days Out camps are designed to provide a secure, entertaining and educational experience for children ages 4 to 12 when school is not in session.

Children can participate in games, arts and crafts, music, sports and special activities. Camp is $40 or $50 per child per day (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 p.m.) and Spring Break camp is $180/$225 for the week (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 p.m.) Children can attend camp for one day, several days or the entire session. Registration is recommended as the camp fills up quickly.

For more information, call 410-7424464, ext. 320, or visit www.CampOdyssey.org.

Juan Diaz, who has cerebral palsy, graduated from Wilmington College with a degree in psychology recently.

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Epworth Christian School’s 6th Annual Winter Gala Doors Open at 5:00 p.m., Dinner Begins at 6:00 p.m. and Auction Begins at 7:00 p.m.

Come out and enjoy an evening of fun and fine dining!

Meal provided by Marilyn’s Catering

Crab Imperial, Eye Round Beef, Meatballs and delicious sides topped off with a variety of Desserts.

To purchase tickets, contact the school office at 302.875.4488.

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Delmar students are named to school’s honor roll The following students were named to the Merit Honor Roll and Honor Roll at Delmar Middle and Senior High School for the first quarter of the 2008-2009 school year: Grade 12 Merit Honor Roll Olivia Baker, Seth Benson, David Bradshaw, Elise Breda, Shawn Briddell, Mallory Cornelius, Olivia Davis, Kelsey Dickerson, William Griswold, Alexandria Harris, Ethan Harris, Amanda Holt, Kiona Horsey, Chloe Hurley, Tia Johnson, Dylan Layfield, Lindsay Lloyd, Brian Lowe, Nancy Maner, Jerone Medico, Andrew Merrill, Kelsey Murrell, Annika Nichols, Ryan Prettyman, Jordan Rowland, Mariah Russell, Megan Sando, Brittani Scott, Casey Sowell, Megan Spindler, R. Tyler Thompson, Deneen T.-Johnson, Melanie Twilley, Katie Whitelock, Sarah Wilber, Scott Wroten, Carolynn Zimmerman Grade 12 Honor Roll Gabrielle Andrade, Heather Andrews, Sarah Benny, Heather Brewington, Tiffany Daniels, Ethan Daugherty, J. Ryan Disharoon, Shannon Elliot, Kevin Forse, Christina Frey, Meghan Gordy, Aycia Hackett, Julie Le, Adam Mariner, Tay Moore, Dennard Murray, Megan Pettingill, Chad Porter, Jasmine Sanchez, Sean Scovell, Scott Sharpless, Aaron Shaver, Ashley Shelton, Brooke Shores, Fiona Siegel, Steven Smith, John Sparrow, Mark Timmons, Ashlie Walter, David Webster, Jayme West, Shannon Wilson Grade 11 Merit Honor Roll Meghan Beach, Jazmine Brown, Heather Conaway, Jose Dina, Mallory Elliot, Aurielle Hutley, Kristen Kervin, Nikkia King, Scott Kunkowski, Meredith Layfield, Jacob Ludermann, Kevin Nichols, Brinkley Rayne, D. Cody Salerno, Sara Shaw, Joshua Smith, Olivia Smith, Ryan Thomas, Kayla Threlfall, Alison Tingle, Noah Vincent, Megan Warren, Katelyn Wilkins Grade 11 Honor Roll J. Alexis Ball, Casey Bellamy, Britany Brooks, Morgan Brown, Amanda Campbell, Funda Cantulay, Nicholas Damico, Stacey Daniels, Jason Donaway, Jr., Calvin Esham, Jose Flores, Spencer Fothergill, Jeremy Freeman, Benjamin Gifford, Ashley Graham, Joshua Greenhawk, Shanna Hearn, Chelsea Hudson, Kiera Hudson, Joshua Johnson, Kaylee Justice, James Lee, Joshua Messick, Zachary Morcom, Ashleigh Pais, Christina Parsons, Hersh Patel, Pilar Roig, Dylan Shupe, Donna Simms, Joshua Tauber, Leah Wilson

Grade 10 Merit Honor Roll Logan Baxter, Lucas Blewitt, Casie Brinck, Noman Choudhry, Nicholas Cooper, Takara Cottman, Katleynn DeFelice, Kyle Dykes, Kelsey Eskridge, Meagan Farber, Kimberly Garrison, Lyndsey Gerstle, Leah Gilmore, Thomas Gray, Matthew Harding, Kimberly Hopkins, Jamie Kennedy, Cecilia Lehman, Haley Littleton, Jessica Ludemann, Lauren Massey, Ashley Matos, Denise Oezsoy, Christopher Peterson, Seth Rachocki, Chelsea Ralph, Skylar Schirtzinger, Allison Scott, Mustafa Shauket, Yvetter Siegel, Brian Thaw, Beverly Tripari, Jaclyn Watts, Caila White, Ashley Wicklund, Hannah Wilkinson, Miranda Wood

Grade 10 Honor Roll Usef Ansari, Kristyn Beauchamp, Andrew Bergeron, Brandon Brown, Steven Collins, Janae Corbin, Chelsey Cornelius, Della Curtis, Ashley Elliott, Justin Elliott, Sierra Elliott, Alexander Ellis, Ana Garcia, Kourtney Hudson, Chassidy Jewell, Savanna Johnson, Courtney Jones, Janae Leonard, Taylor Luccas, Kourtney Mansfield, Mackenzie Martin, Joshua Maxfield, Amanda McIntyre, Tarl Newberry, Brittany Parks, Jessica Parsons, Morgan Parsons, Patricia Powers, Zacchaeus Rantz, Darren Reid, Jr., Corey Robertson, Sierra Schirtzinger, Sherrylynn Schokley, Nicholas Sonnier, Tyler Spiker, Brent Tran, Hailee Travis, Courtney Webb, Jessica Webb, Shannon Webb, Michael White, Tevin Wiggins, Joshua Wilder, Chelsea Willey, Brittany Wroten Grade 9 Merit Honor Roll Kalee Autry, Brittany Bolen, Genevieve Booth, Mary Bradshaw, Cassie Brennan, Carlee Budd, Jeffry Caskey, Hunter Casey, Taylor Collins, Taylor Elliot, Caitlin Frey, Claudia Geissler, Connor Hill, Cody Holland, Tawni Hollers, Samantha Johnson, Dillon Koval, Brady Layfield, Christina Lehman, Justin McCain, Danielle McWilliams, Matthew Miller, Samantha Parsons, Prerak Patel, Alexandria Phippin, Gabriella Rairan, Alexis Smith, Amanda Sparcino, C. Nikkole Stehl, Thinh Truong, Matthew Waldman Grade 9 Honor Roll Kendra Bailey, George Brennan, Chelsea Brown, Courtney Bunting, Jared Campbell, Sha’Lynn Chandler, Shawn Conaway, Monisha Dennis, Shante Douglas, Jessica Fleming, Parth Gadani, Justin Givens, Rockell Jackson, Brittanie Kelly, Devin Leatherbury, Tori Luff, Taylor Malcom, Jerosalee Medico, Raven Neubert, Whitney Nock,

Danielle Pettingill, Caroline Phillips, Jessica Rickards, Donya Smith, Kerry Ward, Bethany Wheatley, Katherine Zerillo

Grade 8 Merit Honor Roll Thomas Barlow, III, Christine Baum, Michael Berkley, Patricia Blair, Victoria Blewitt, Marissa Bradley, Ashley Brobst, Amore’Buonopane, Autumn Campbell, Alyxandria Chaivre, Keyana Gaines, Krystin Gibson, David Goslee, Bridgette Hamilton, Ayza Hayat, Stevonte’ Hayes, Russell Hovatter, Amber Kirby, Ronald Knight, Hunter Lecates, Jenny Lee, Amanda Malone, Matthew Martel, Lisa Melvin, Maegan Mercier, Jared Messick, Megan O’Day, Bethany Parsons, Samuel Prettyman, Jonathan Rantz, Miranda Scurti, Erin Sensenig, Alex Seymore, Allyson Thompson, Brian Tran, Jessica Walter, Jenna Watts, Taylor Wilson Grade 8 Honor Roll Cameo Banhegyi-Humphrey, Brittany Bennett, Caroline Brannock, Kelsey Craven, Cliffon Creighton, Joshua Elliott, Troy Forse, Harsh Gadani, Casey Gove, Cody Grabusky, James Hastings, Tara Hopkins, Caleb Hunter, Holly Larmore, Allyson Lecates, Carly Lucas, Kiernan Maloney, Melinda Matos, Cory Mattox, Stephen McGoogan, Courtney Melvin, David Murray, Brooke Nauman, Morgan Nichols, Michaela Rittenhouse, Sierra Schultheis, Cody Shupe, Samantha Simms, Brooke Spicer, Natasha Suarez, Tessa Terlson, De’Vonna Towns, Ryan Van Hooser, Foster Vernon, Vinessa Williams, Landis Wilson Grade 7 Merit Honor Roll Danielle Bradley, Amanda Elliot, Sara Ellis, Lauren Frey, Jessica Gerstle, Brittany Harris, Justin Hernan, Logan Hollers, Kara Hughes, Tessa Jarvis, Jacob Johnson, Jalesa Johnson, Samantha Layfield, Justin Meschino, Benjamin Noonan, Dhvani Patel, Kajol Patel, Nathanial Schilling, Taylor Smith, Zoe Sonnier, Jessica Whaley, Tressie Windsor Grade 7 Honor Roll William Adkins, Zanjibeal Albarr, Alyssa Atkins, G. Tyler Baker, Williams Bounds, Melissa Bradford, Ryan Brittingham, Robert Budd, Colby Cambron, Allison Carey, Michael Carney, Cortney Cathell, Daniel Cropper, Emily Davis, Evan Davis, Chad Dempsey, Taylor Dennis, Nicholas Denson, Larry Gilmore, III, Ashley Goslee, Kristina Gove, Shel-

ton Gray, Chase Harmon, Krista Harris, Robert Jennette, Brandon Kershaw, Tara Kershaw, Mackenzie Kowalski, Dylan Lister,, Ariana Lucas, Brooke Lynch, Priscilla Magner, Stephen Michaels, Elizabeth Mills, Samantha Mitchell, Augusto Morales, Danielle Napier, Savannah Neubert, Shivang Patel, Karon Patton, Kenneth Presley, Jr., Elijah Rodriquez, Katherine Selby, Travis Sewell, Natalie Smith, Shaina Thompson, Skye Truitt, Khang Truong, Richard Ward, Virginia Webb, Keon White, Chad Wien, Jessica Williamson, Hannah Young Grade 6 Merit Honor Roll Kayla Adkins, Anna Baum, Dylan Brumbley, Nina Chen, Henry Cheng, Ellis Collins, Brianna Czwalina, Kristy Davis, Tasjah Davis, Tyler Disharoon, Zachary Egolf, Jessica Elliott, Dillon Fletcher, Sierra Grachik, Taylor Graham, Shania Hanley, Ronnie Hastings, Alexis Holland, Renee Jennette, K. Joseph Langless, Joshua Lord, Mackayla Malone, Tiffany Meadows, Katelyn Muir, Kristina Owens, Jordan

Reed, Kylie Reinhardt, Theran Smith, Zachery Teter, Dymond Trader, Victoria Wolcott Grade 6 Honor Roll Courtney Adkins, Alyssa Andrus, Cristina Arce, Karlie Arter, Jacelyn Baker, Austin Bergeron, Bethany Bolen, Julie Brennick, Kevin Brooks, Zachary Coco, Ethan Ellis, Ta’kyrah Gibson, Edward Hogan, Kenneth Holler, Shana Hudson, Callie Humphrey, Rebecca Johnson, Joshua Jones, Alisha Justice, Trevor Karpavage, Cierra Langville, Zane Luffman, Cameron Malone, Magdalena Martinez, Helen Matthew, Victoria McDonough, Christopher McGuire, Jeffrey Melvin, Alex Moore, Autumn Moore, Timothy Moore, Hannah Mudge, Mackenzie Parker, Richard Pastula, Sierra Pastula, Justin Phippin, Destiny Price, Travis Quillin, Jacob Rantz, Michaela Scarborough, Christina Schilling, Demyra Selby, Jessica Shockley, Savanna Shores, Nathaniel Smith, Savannah Smith, Lauren Spicer, Cody Vojtko, Ethan Walker, Brandon Walter, Kyra Webb, Michael Whitaker, Dylan White

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Admissions TesTing for 2009-10 school YeAr Grades 1-11 Saturday, February 14 Preschool & Kindergarten Screenings Saturday, February 21 For information, call Lisa Cook, Director of Admissions at 410-641-3575 A Traditional, College Preparatory School Promoting Academic Excellence on the Eastern Shore since 1970 Worcester Preparatory School is proud to be an equal opportunity school in its consideration and acceptance of students and within its hiring of employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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‘Lincoln’ to visit Sussex County

The year 2009 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. The Delaware Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, will present “President Lincoln Comes to Sussex” Thursday, Feb. 19, 11:30 a.m. in the college theater. The presentation is free and open to the public.

Lincoln will be portrayed by Jim Rubin, a retired psychologist from Prosperity, W.Va. Rubin, who bears a resemblance to Lincoln, has been portraying him since 1997. His television appearances include the “Today Show,” Fox News, and CSpan. In 2004, he was appointed by West

Virginia’s governor to the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission to be part of the 200th birthday celebration. On Sept. 20, 2008, at the Lincoln Memorial, Rubin helped to unveil one of the four new tail-sides of the penny.

Lincoln will be introduced by Russ McCabe, director of the Delaware Public Archives. After the portrayal, there will be a question and answer session with President Lincoln and Dennis Forney, publisher of the “Cape Gazette,” who also will be in period attire and mode.

The campus Art Gallery, in the theater lobby, will feature a Lincoln collections art exhibit from the University of Delaware.

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ALL-STATE CHOIR STUDENTS - Several Sussex Technical High School students have been chosen to be part of the Delaware All-State Choir. Students include, from left, front row – senior Sara Baker, Millsboro; junior Morgan Pusey, Millsboro; sophomore Summer Kates, Lewes; freshman Taylor Thornberg, Lewes; and freshman Trey Williams, Millsboro. Back row – senior Carly Marconi, Milford; junior Jessie Howard, Milford; junior Daisy Wharton, Laurel; and senior Rachel Southmayd, Ocean View.

Education Briefs classes on the Owens Campus in the William Carter Partnership Center so students are able to obtain a bachelor’s degree in specified programs without leaving Sussex County.

For more information about Delaware Tech’s connected degrees with these and other regional colleges and universities, contact Student Services at 856-5400, ext.

3710.

Hastings named to president’s list

Ryan D. Hastings of Seaford has been named to the president’s list for the fall 2008 semester at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. To be named to the president’s list, full-time students must earn a 4.0 grade point average.

Earn your bachelor’s degree

Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown offers several opportunities to earn bachelor’s degrees.

The college will host Connected Degree Day on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Student Services Center.

The focus of the event is the agreements Delaware Tech has with Delaware State University, the University of Delaware, and Wilmington University to offer clear and economical pathways for Delaware Tech graduates to continue their education.

The connected degree programs enable Delaware Tech students to graduate with an associate degree, be accepted at a partner institution, and then transfer as a junior. The institutions listed above all offer

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The Southern Delaware Professional Development Center will host a “Free Resources Technology To Better Connect To Your Students” workshop for teachers on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carvel Research Development Center in Georgetown.

Michael Curry will present information for classroom teachers regarding use of Google Classroom, Wiki spaces, iTunes U and Twitter.

For more information, contact Molli Carter or Michael Buoni of the Southern Delaware Professional Development Center at 856-7303.

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Got aches and pains? Maybe recipes with ginger can help Lately, I’ve been compelled oretta norr to focus on joints. Not the eatery-type like burger and fried chicken joints but the anatomytype like hips and knees. Soreness and stiffness has piqued my interest in natural remedies Age, when people with osteoarthat will help me feel more like a thritic joints took a ginger extract sprightly senior citizen and less for six weeks, they “felt signifilike a gimpy geezer. cantly better than their placeboMy e-mail inbox provided me dosed pals who got fake ginger.” with some very useful informaGinger has been used for years tion. In a study cited by Real in oriental cultures to treat mus-

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DelDOT using Web site to pass on info about projects

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is continuing its cost savings efforts by transitioning from “live” to “virtual” public workshops when appropriate. Virtual workshops are a less costly way for DelDOT to interact with the community about certain upcoming transportation projects.

In 2008, there were 50 public workshops and/or hearings. The main expenses were DelDOT staff overtime/compensatory time, outside firm time, room rental fees and fuel costs. Under the new process, DelDOT expects that many of the above costs will nearly be eradicated. Hearings required by law will continue to be held.

The virtual public workshop, a web page that includes information about a proposed transportation project features an added bonus — the public is able to submit a project-specific questionnaire or survey directly online.

The project’s description, design plans, detour routes and current photographs (as available) will also be posted.

A typical live workshop is limited to 4 to 7 p.m. on a weekday.

The virtual workshops are a more convenient way to learn about upcoming transportation projects.

Constituents can read and review

the design plans 24 hours a day, seven days a week from their personal computer. While there will be deadlines to submit comments at www.deldot.gov, constituents will have several weeks to review the proposals before the due date.

The Sandy Bend Road bridge project is the inaugural virtual public workshop because the project affects a relatively small number of residents and businesses in Marydel. The virtual workshop went live on Jan. 29. Comments are due March 1.

Live workshops in facilities closer to higher-profile projects like the Indian River Inlet Bridge and Route 301 will continue.

These meetings are more popular and better attended, warranting the expense. These projects might utilize a virtual feature in addition to a live workshop.

Those who do not have Internet access may call DelDOT at 800-652-5600 or 302-760-2080 to learn and ask questions about projects.

Comments will still be accepted by mail addressed to DelDOT Public Relations, P.O. Box 778, Dover DE 19903. Businesses and residents directly impacted by projects will continue to receive notification by mail.

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cular problems. Now researchers think that a complex mix of compounds in this knobby root helps thwart inflammation in many ways, with little or no side effects. As an added bonus, ginger may have anticancer powers as well.

And your mother wasn’t wrong when she gave you ginger ale to drink when your stomach was upset – it’s a well-known nausea reliever.

Try these joint-friendly recipes from Eating Well magazine.

Ginger-Garlic Dipping Sauce Use this aromatic sauce as a marinade for chicken or pork.

Makes 3/4 cup 1⁄2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, cilantro, ginger and sesame oil in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

Can be stored, covered and refrigerated, for up to three days.

Nutrition information, per teaspoon: 5 calories; 0g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 0 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 119 mg sodium; 9 mg potassium. 0 carbohydrates per servings

Ginger-Coconut Chicken Although the ingredients look exotic, this is a deceptively easy dish you’ll be proud to serve to guests. Feel free to use different cuts of chicken, bone-in or boneless; just adjust the cooking time accordingly. You can also grill the chicken.

Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon yellow split peas 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 or 2 dried red chiles, such as Thai, cayenne or chiles de arbol 1⁄4 cup “lite” coconut milk (look for reduced-fat coconut milk (labeled “lite”) in the Asian section of your market 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 4 medium cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 and 1⁄4 pounds total), trimmed Toast split peas, coriander

seeds and chiles in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until the split peas turn reddish-brown, the coriander becomes fragrant and the chiles blacken slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.

Transfer to a plate to cool for 3 to 5 minutes.

Grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until the mixture is the texture of finely ground pepper.

Combine coconut milk, ginger, garlic, cilantro, salt and the spice blend in a shallow glass dish.

Add chicken and turn to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Preheat broiler. Coat a broilerpan rack with cooking spray.

Place the chicken (including marinade) on the rack over the broiler pan. Broil chicken 3 to 5 inches from the heat source until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

The chicken can be marinated overnight.

Nutrition information, per serving: 152 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 66 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 27 g protein; 1 g fiber; 371 mg sodium.

Nutrition bonus: The chicken has 16 percent of the daily recommended intake of potassium.

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Entertainment Second Street Players presents “Arcadia” at Riverfront Theatre

Second Street Players’ upcoming production is a bit of a mystery. It’s a play you’ve never heard of, by a playwright you probably don’t know. Then, there’s the confusion around what the show actually is: a comedy or a drama?

“A little of both actually,” explains John Moller, director of “Arcadia.” “It’s a comedy; it’s a drama; it’s different from page to page.” He invites the audience to come to Riverfront Theatre in Milford starting Friday, Feb. 13 and decide for themselves. Set in a mostly bare room in a Derbyshire Country Estate, the play shifts back and forth in time, from 1809 to the present and back again, to tell a story of ego, genius and sex. In 1809, sex is every-

where, in every nook and cranny of Sidley Park. Septimus Hodge, a tutor, tries to shield his young charge, Thomasina Coverly, from the scandals around her.

Two hundred years later, it is those scandals that bring two dueling researchers, Hannah Jarvis and Bernard Nightingale to the Coverly Estate in search of the truth. The truth for them is hard to find, for the audience it unfolds before their eyes.

“Part of the fun, as an audience member,” Moller explains, “is that we’re in on the joke. We know which theories are right and which ones are wrong.”

And to add to the confusion of the plot, the props are not removed when the play switches time periods. Books, quills and

candles from 1809 sit along side the coffee mugs, newspapers, and laptops of 2009 in a blurring of past and present. The table, like life, is a collection of memories.

The playwright is Tom Stoppard who wrote the Academy Award winning screenplay for “Shakespeare in Love.”

Stoppard has proven his use of language is something you can’t forget. He is at the top of his game in “Arcadia” where characters offer insults, half insults and almost insults. The language is not offensive, hemlines and necklines are modest, but the themes and subject matter could raise awkward questions from children.

Appearing in “Arcadia” are Amy Denham, Lance Ekas, Bertin Etienne, Mike

Giesweidt, Miri Goldsberry, Jeff Haslow, Randall Hilton, Darrell Louder, George Mason, Lorraine Steinhoff, Dylan Swinson and Amber Williamson.

John Moller is director, Lorraine Steinhoff, producer and Denise Baker, consultant. Molly Barron serves as stage manager.

Show dates are Feb. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees, 3 p.m. Tickets are $15; senior citizens, students and military families pay a discount price of $14 for matinees only. For reservations, call 302-422-0220. The theatre is accessible to those with disabilities; call for seating or audio assistance needs.

On Sunday, Feb. 15 the Ad Hoc Touring Company, a subgroup of the Possum Point Players, presents two original oneact plays by Ad Hoc member, Dick Rosse at Possum Hall in Georgetown. The 2 p.m. matinee features Winston’s Will, a mystery, and The Voice of God, the story of an old-time radio performance group.

Rosse, former senior news correspondent for Mutual and NBC radio networks, says of the mystery, “It began as a little tale in-

volving the progeny of a rich and famous father whom the offspring cordially despise. The father reciprocates their loathing. Both father and children have murderous intent.”

The second play is about average folks, getting along in years, who love nothing better than going on local stages to perform old time radio shows. Rosse retired from Washington, D.C. after a long-time career in broadcast news.

“Winston’s Will,” features local players George Spillane, Jim and Linda Killion, Sharon Gambill and Doug Friend.

“The Voice of God” includes players Mel Kampmann, Pat Erhardt, Ruth Mankin, Roger Ault, Peter Shott, Frank Frey, Jean Savoy and Andy Stasny. During intermission, local musician Art Curley will conduct an old time radio trivia quiz for a prize. The Ad Hoc Touring Company is an all volunteer group performing in the Cape

area for the past 12 years. They perform at senior centers, civic clubs, churches and other venues and have openings for bookings for the coming season. For information about scheduling the group, call Peter Shott at 302-226-0196. Possum Point Players will ask for a $6 contribution at the door on the day of the show.

For reservations or ticket information, call 302-856-4560.

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise that John Parkinson Irelan of Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the Laws of the State of Delaware.

2/05/1tp TOWN OF LAUREL REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, FEB. 17, 2009, HAS BEEN MOVED FROM 7:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. Please take notice that a public hearing will be held on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter In the Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street, Town of Laurel, Laurel, Delaware.

The public hearing will be conducted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Laurel, with respect to an application of Samanda Properties of Delaware II, LLC, for a Large Parcel Development Overlay District (LPD-OD) on certain properties located on U.S. Route 13 north, Discount Land Road, and Camp Road, with some of the properties proposed to be annexed within the present town boundaries and some of the parcels within the Town of Laurel (Tax Parcel Nos. 1-32 12.00-111, 111.01, 111.02, & 111.03, 109, 118, 119), proposed to be known as Village Brooke North.

All interested persons are invited to attend said public hearing and present their views. Additional information, including copies of the Master Plan submission, and other pertinent documents, may be reviewed at Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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NOTICE OF ZONING AS LARGE PARCEL DEVELOPMENT (LPD-OD) OVERLAY DISTRICT AND APPROVING A MASTER PLAN

BY THE TOWN OF LAUREL

NOTICE OF ZONING AS LARGE PARCEL DEVELOPMENT (LPD-OD) OVERLAY DISTRICT AND APPROVING A MASTER PLAN of certain property located on the easterly side of the town, east of U.S. Route 13, Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, being the lands of Samanda Properties Delaware II, LLC, Tax Map Parcel Numbers 2-3212.00-65 & 74, containing approximately 77.56+/acres, known as Village Brooke East, by action of the Town Council of the Town of Laurel, Delaware, at its regular meeting on January 20, 2009.

THE TOWN OF LAUREL By: John S. Shwed, Mayor 2/5/1tc

NOTICE OF ZONING AS LARGE PARCEL DEVELOPMENT (LPD-OD) OVERLAY DISTRICT AND APPROVING A MASTER PLAN

BY THE TOWN OF LAUREL

NOTICE OF ZONING AS LARGE PARCEL DEVELOPMENT (LPD-OD) OVERLAY DISTRICT AND APPROVING A MASTER PLAN of certain property located on Discount Land Road, West of U.S. Route 13, Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, being the lands of Samanda Properties Delaware II, LLC, Tax Map Parcel Numbers 2-3212.00-39 & 60, containing approximately 81.51+/acres, known as Village Brooke West, by action of the Town Council of the Town of Laurel, Delaware, at its regular meeting on January 20, 2009.

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Sealed bids will be received by the CIty Manager of the City of Seaford, 414 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973, until 2:00 p.m., prevailing time on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 for “Police Department Landscaping and Irrigation.” All bids will be opened in Council Chambers and read aloud at this time.

The CIty Manager and staff will then evaluate them for compliance.

The bids may be presented to the Mayor and Council at their regular meeting on March 10th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, 414 High Street. The may be awarded at this time.

The Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed ATTN: Dolores Slatcher, City Manager, City of Seaford, P.O. Box 1100, Seaford, DE 19973. The outside of the envelope must be marked “Attn: City Manager, Police Department Landscaping and Irrigation” and the bidder’s name shall be shown thereon. All proposals must be made on the bid form provided in the specifications. All proposals must conform to the bid documents. Any exceptions will be evaluated for suitability and acceptance is at the sole discretion of the owner.

The successful bidder shall also secure and maintain, at its own expense, during the contract them, the types and limits of insurance listed in the contract documents.

Complete specifications and contract documents will be available at the City of Seaford, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware 19973.

Copies may be obtained by calling Tracy Torbert, Executive Secretary at (302) 629-9173.

No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled time from the receipt of bids for a period of thirty days. The City of Seaford reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any or all informalities in any bid or bids.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

You are hereby notified the below matters will be before: The City of Seaford Mayor and Council for their determination on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at 7:05 p.m., in the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: I) A proposed ordinance to amend the City of Seaford Municipal Code, Chapter 15 Zoning, Division 1.

C-1 “General Commercial Districts;” Sec. 15-29. “Uses

by Right” (a) by changing #5 as follows: 5) Eating establishments including restaurants, lunch counters, delicatessens, tearooms, cafes, taverns, confectionery or similar establishments serving food or beverages which are consumed inside the establishment; or within an outdoor eating area as described below: (a.) A site plan shall be submitted illustrating the location of tables, chairs, fencing, landscaping, etc. (b.) The boundaries of the outdoor eating area shall be clearly defined and shall be separated from the parking area with fencing, planters, a landscape barrier or other visual means that compliment the surrounding environment.

Where seating is directly adjacent to the curb, a vehicular barrier is required to protect the patrons from moving traffic; (c.) Outdoor eating areas, not connected to the restaurant, must have clearly defined walkways that allow safe pedestrian access; (d.) Seating shall not hinder access by persons with disabilities; (e.) No outdoor eating areas shall be used or otherwise occupied except dring normal business hours. The City Council may place restrictions on the hours of operations of the outdoor eating area where it determines surrounding land uses or other conditions justify restriction to ensure compatibility and public welfare; (f.) The seating capacity shall not exceed twenty-five percent of the indoor seating area or fifty (50) seats, whichever is less; (g.) The design of tables, chairs, and umbrellas shall be visually attractive and of high quality; (h.) Umbrellas should be safely anchored and affixed to tables to ensure stability; (i.) No outdoor preparation or cooking of food is allowed; (j.) The outdoor eating

area shall be kept free of trash. Trash receptacles with lids shall be emptied daily; (k.) All exterior surfaces of the outdoor eating area shall be easy to maintain and kept clean at all times.

The outdoor eating area should be pressure washed at least once monthly or at shorter intervals to maintain a reasonably clean area; (l.) There shall be no live entertainment in the Outdoor Eating Area; (m.) Ambient lighting shall be provided to illuminate the outdoor eating area after dusk; (n.) There shall be no beverae bar in the Outdoor Eating Area, except at private clubs; (o.) The establishment must strictly adhere to the City’s Noise Ordinance. All outdoor loudspeakers shall be oriented away from residential areas; (p.) Proper clearance shall be maintained at all times around fire emergency facilities.

II) A proposed ordinance to amend the City of Seaford Municipal Code, Chapter 15 Zoning: Sec. 15-7, “Definitions” by adding #152 as follows: (152) Outdoor eating area shall mean an area, whether covered or uncovered, raised or at grade, used in connection with an eating establishment for the placement of tables and chairs at which the patons of the eating establishment shall be seated and either self-served or served meals and beverages by the employees of the eating establishment.

If the proposed Ordinance amendments are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel attend on your behalf.

Issued this 5th day of February 2009 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford.

THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager 2/5/1tc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Northwest Fork Hundred Case No. 10351 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on request for a special use exception as provided by: Chapter 115, Article XI, Subsection 11580, Item A of said ordinance of ROBERTS OXYGEN CO., INC. who are seeking a special use exception to

PAGE 31 retain manufactured home type structures for storage purposes, to be located east of US. Route 13, 505 feet north of Road 584.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, MARCH 2, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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

2/5/1tc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Little Creek Hundred Case No. 10354 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item C of said ordinance of JERRY E. YATES who is seeking a variance from the side yard and rear yard setback requirements, to be located east of Second Street, 27 feet south of Providence Road.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, MARCH 2, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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

2/5/1tc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Nanticoke Hundred Case No. 10357 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item C of said ordinance of FERMIN AND NERY MATOS

who are seeking a variance from the rear yard setback requirement to be located north of Road 534, 260 feet west of Kenmore Road.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, MARCH 2, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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

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NOTICE

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

NOTICE

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 Bridgevile, 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 See LEGALS—page 33

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MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 31 this behalf.

Executor: Carlton L. Cannon P.O. Box 817 Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Samuel L. Blades, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Samuel L. Blades who departed this life on the 9th day of January, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Dale W. Blades, Susan E. Oliver 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 Co-Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Administrators on or before the 9th day of September, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Administrators: Dale W Blades 8967 Sharptown Road Laurel, DE 19956 Susan E. Oliver 7098 Airport Road Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc

NOTICE

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

NOTICE

Estate of Kenneth A. East, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Kenneth A. East who departed this life on the 14th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Mary F. East 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 Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 14th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Mary F. East 6 Rivers End Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc

NOTICE

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

NOTICE

Estate of Elsie Mae Moore, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elsie Mae Moore who departed this life on the 18th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Kenneth Roger Moore 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 Executor with-

NOTICE

Estate of Laura S. Yoder, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Laura S. Yoder who departed this life on the 22nd day of November, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto G. Jane Drace on the 27th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 22nd day of July, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: G. Jane Drace 10616 Wilkerson Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Michele Procino Wells, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc

NOTICE

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out 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 18th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Kenneth Roger Moore 38044 Robin Hood Road Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 2/5/3tc

Estate of Donald Francis Gray, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Donald Francis Gray who departed this life on the 25th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Donald L. Gray on the 15th 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 25th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Donald L. Gray 1649 Oakwood Trail Xenia, OH 45385

Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/29/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Robert E. Webb, Jr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Robert E. Webb, Jr. who departed this life on the 20th day of November, A.D. 2008 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Megan C. Web on the 20th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 20th day of July, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Megan C. Webb 415 Hayward Ave. Fruitland, MD 21826 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/29/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of James Feula, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of James Feula who departed this life on the 12th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Nancy F. Gallagher, Cynthia Fulton Taren on the 15th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrices on or before the 12th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrices: Nancy F. Gallagher PO Box 178 New Vernon, NJ 07976 Cynthia Fulton Taren 110 Gillin Rd. Ambler, PA 19002 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/29/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Wayne R. Watters, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of

Wayne R. Watters who departed this life on the 16th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Barbara J. Whitehead, Jane .

Ramsey on the 14th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 16th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executrices: Barbara J. Whitehead 4204 Stein Highway Seaford, DE 19973 Jane R. Ramsey 1436 Wheatley Pond Rd. Smyrna, DE 19977 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/29/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Catherine C. Hurley, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Catherine C. Hurley who departed this life on the 24th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Sharon Hurley Hoffecker on the 15th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 24th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Sharon Hurley Hoffecker 337 Lake Como Circle Smyrna, DE 19977 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/29/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Sharyn H. White, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Sharyn H. White who departed this life on the 30th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Paula Susan Lizewski on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments

to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 30th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Paula Susan Lizewski 8429 Ingleton Rd. Easton, MD 21601 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/22/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Susan J. Betts, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Susan J. Betts who departed this life on the 26th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Rosemary Betts Beauregard, A. Dean Betts, Jr. on the 8th 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 C0-Executors on or before the 26th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors: Rosemary Betts Beauregard 118 Heronwood Drive Milton, DE 19968 A. Dean Betts, Jr. 31199 Beaver Circle Lewes, DE 19958 Richard L. Russell Attorney: Harold W. T Purnell, II, Esq. P.O. Box 977 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/22/3tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and situate in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as Lot #9 in Records Estates SubdiviSee LEGALS—page 34

PAGE 34 LEGALS - from Page 33 sion being described more particularly: BEGINNING at a concrete monument (found) on the northerly right-ofway line of Chris Avenue (50 foot right-of-way), said monument being the southeasterly corner of Lot #8; Thence (1) with said Lot N 17 degrees 06 minutes 20 seconds East, a distance of 188.00 feet to a pipe (found); and continuing the same course a distance of 5,57 feet (93.57 feet total) to a point in a ditch; Thence (2) with the lands of William F. Messick, now or formerly, along said ditch South 73 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East, a distance of 155.66 feet to a point; Thence (3) with lot #10, South 43 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 4.19 feet to a concrete monument (found) and continuing the same course a distance of 184.36 feet (188.55 feet total) to a concrete monument; Thence (4) with the cul-de-sac of Chris Avenue along a curve to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet, the central angle being 60 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, the arc distance of 52.35 feet to a concrete monument (found);Thence (5) with said Chris Avenue, North 72 degrees 38 minutes 05 seconds West, a distance of 30.04 feet home to the point and place of beginning.

BEING the same lands and premises which Sara Lynn Goff did by deed dated May 5, 2006 and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3310 page 95 did grant and convey unto Joseph T. CZajkowski and Sandra L. Czajkowski.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-14.0023.00 Property Address: 9673 Chris Avenue, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by

MORNING STAR the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOSEPH T. & SANDRA L. CZAJKOWSKI and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a 3/4 inch pipe set along the northwesterly right-of-way Line of State Route No: 36, said pipe being, 800.00 feet ± in a southwesterly direction from the center line of County Road 612A, said pipe also being a common property comer for Ella M. Swartzentruber; thence turning and running with said common property line for these lands and Lands of Ella M. Swartzentruber, North 37 degrees 01 minutes 38 seconds West 1,245.75 feet to a 3/4 inch pipe set, said pipe being a common property corner for these lands and lands of Ella M. Swartzentruber; thence turning and running with said common property line for these lands and lands of Ella M. Swartzentruber, South 52 degrees 58 minutes 22 seconds West 198.0 feet to a marked 12 inch Persimmon Tree, said tree being a common property corner for these lands and Lands of Ella M. Swartzentruber,

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said tree also being located on a common property line for lands of Donald A. Cunningham; thence turning and running with said lands of Donald A. Cunningham, South 37 degrees 01 minutes 38 seconds East 1,278.75 feet to a 3/4 inch pipe set along said right-ofway of State Route No. 36; said pipe being a common property corner for these lands and lands of Donald A. Cunningham; thence turning and running along said right-of-¬way line of State Route No. 36, North 43 degrees 30 minutes 38 seconds East 200.73 feet home to the point and place of beginning, containing 5.7375 acres of land, be the same, more or less, as surveyed and shown on a plot prepared by Theodore B. Simpler, P.L.S. 289, dated July 8, 1997.

BEING the same land conveyed unto J. Mark Swartzentruber by Deed of John M. Swartzentruber and Marjorie G. Swartzentruber, his wife, said deed dated August 1, 1983, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1201, Page 27.

Tax Parcel: 4-30-5.003.00 Property Address: 12698 Mennonite School Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with

these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of J. MARK SWARTZENTRUBER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, lying on the Westerly side right-of-way of County Road 446 (Beaver Dam Branch Road), northerly a distance of 437 feet +/- from the centerline of County Road 476, and being more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found in the Westerly right-of-way line of County Road 446 (50’ wide) at a comer for lands of Paul T. Jones; thence along lands of Paul T. Jones, North 79 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 200.00 feet to a concrete monument found in line of lands of Epworth Fellowship Church, Inc.; thence along line of lands of Epworth Fellowship Church, Inc., North 10 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 105.00 feet to a concrete monument found at a comer for lands of Lance A. Foxwell and Sarah A. Foxwell; thence along line of lands of Lance A. Foxwell and Sarah A. Foxwell, South 79 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 200.00 feet to a concrete monument found in the Westerly right-of-way line of County Road 446; thence along the Westerly right-of-way line of County Road 446, South 10 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West, 105.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning., together with all improvements thereon, in accordance with a survey by John T. Elliott, PLS, dated November 14, 2006.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Jardevtan, Corp., a Delaware corporation by deed

dated December 4, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3391, Page 253 did grant and convey unto CLARK H. BOONE, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 2-32-8.0019.04 Property Address: 28266 Beaver Dam Branch Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CLARK H. BOONE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: TRACT NO. 1: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying

and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and more particularly, described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on the northeasterly right of way line of County Road No. 78, at 60 feet wide, which monument is 1138 feet, more or less, northwesterly along said Road No. 78 from County Road NO. 490-A and marks a corner for these lands now or formerly of Roy M. Hearn et ux., said monument being also located 5 feet northeasterly from another concrete monument found in the northeasterly right of way line of County Road No. 78, North 50 degrees 48 minutes 40 seconds West, a distance of 305.59 feet to a concrete monument marking a corner for these lands and for other lands of George Edward Littleton et ux.; thence by and with said Littleton lands North 39 degrees 23 minutes 10 seconds East, 813.09 feet to an iron pipe; and North 51 degrees 03 minutes West, 267.92 feet to an iron pipe in line of lands now or formerly of Durham and Hastings; thence turning and running by and with the same, North 39 degrees 23 minutes, East, 289.55 feet to an iron pipe in line of lands now or formerly of Wallace T. Garrett, et ux.; thence the three following courses and distances by and with said Garrett lands: (1) South 46 degrees 13 minutes 00, seconds East, 381.59 feet to a concrete monument; (2) North 33 degrees 59 minutes East, 82.34 feet to a concrete monument; and (3) South 41 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East, 154.83 feet to a concrete monument marking a corner for these lands and for lands now or formerly of Roy M. Hearn; thence turning and running by and with said Hearn lands, South 36 degrees 56 minutes, 33 seconds West, 1127.79 feet to a concrete monument at the point and place of beginning, said to contain 8.910 ACRES OF LAND, more or less, and being all of PARCEL “B”, as surveyed by Gene R., Littleton & Associates, in December of 1989, a print of which survey is recorded in Plot Book 43” page 191.

BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto George Edward Littleton and Patricia Kathy Littleton, his wife, by deed of Byard B. Layton and Phyllis R. Layton, his wife, said deed dated January 17, 1990 and filed of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex, County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1696, page 39.

See LEGALS—page 35

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 34 TRACT NO. 2: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument situate on the northeast side of county Road 78, said concrete monument being a corner for this land and lands now or formerly of David B. Nichols; thence North 38 degrees 28 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 701.76 feet to a pipe; thence continuing the same course North 38 degrees 28 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 111.24 feet to a pipe; thence South 52 degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 268.00 feet to a pipe; thence South 38 degrees 28 minutes 02 seconds West a distance of 813.00 feet to a concrete monument situate at the northeast side of county Road 78 aforesaid; thence along the right of way of county Road 78 North 52 degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 268.00 feet home to the place of beginning, said to contain 5.00 ACRES OF LAND be the same more or less, as shown on a plot prepared from a survey made by Gene R. Littleton Associates in 1978.

BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto George Edward Littleton and Patricia Kathy Littleton, his wife, by deed of Robert W. Durham, et al., dated June 26, 1978 and filed of record in the aforesaid Recorder’s Office in Deed Book 904, page 185.

It is understood and agreed that a default, under the terms of either this present mortgage, or any other mortgage, or mortgages, to Delaware Farm Credit, ACA, or its predecessors in interest shall constitute a default under the terms of all.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-10.0023.04 & 1-32-10.00-23.02 Property Address: Not Available Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to

a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of PATRICIA K. LITTLETON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece and parcel of land lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as Lot No. 9 in the sub-division known as Country Glen as reflected on a plot prepared by Soule & Associates, P.C., Professional Land Surveyors, dated July 2, 1996 and of recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, in Plot Book 57, Page 201.

Being the same lands conveyed to Pamela R. Bitler

by Delmarva Homes Land Mgt, L.L.C. a/k/a Delmarva Homes Land Management, L.L.C., dated December 8, 2004, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, in Deed Book 3071, Page 237 on December 10, 2004.

Tax Parcel: 4-30-19.0078.00 Property Address: 11723 Glen Circle, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

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TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of PAMELA R. BITLER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point located on the easterly rightof-way line of County Road #489, at a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of William Brock; then and with the right-of-way line of County Road #489, South 18° 20’ West, 100 feet to a point; then south 71° 40’ East, 200 feet to a point; then North 18° 20’ East, 100 feet to a point; then North 71° 40’ West, 200 feet, home to the point and place of beginning, containing therein 20,000 square feet of land, more or less.

BEING the same land and premises that Mobile Gardens Trailer Park, Inc.

by Deed dated May 20, 1977 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1050, Page 111, did grant and convey unto John L. Parker and Linda C. Parker, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-7.00105.06 Property Address: East Side Road 489 a/k/a 27281 Dillards Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN L. & LINDA C. PARKER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a First Pluries writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

PAGE 35 ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings thereon erected, known as Lot Number Fifteen (15) and part of Lot Number Fifty-One (51) with improvements, on the Plot of Longfellow Park, which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 310, Page 590 &c., and according to a survey made by Harold L. Cook, Registered Surveyor, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stob located in the sidewalk on the Southerly side of Pennsylvania Avenue, a corner for this lot and lands of Howard F. Callaway; thence turning and running South 13 degrees 01 minutes 00 seconds East 123.07 feet to an iron stob, a corner for this lot and located in the line of lands of Howard F. Callaway; thence turning and running with the line of lands of Howard F. Callaway, South 77 degrees 28 minutes 48 seconds West 91.41 feet to a pipe, said pipe being located on the Easterly side of Phillips Street; thence turning and running along and with the right-of-way line of Phillips Street, North 12 degrees 06 minutes 45 seconds West 123.62 feet to an iron stob located in sidewalk; thence turning a and running along and with the right-of-way line of Pennsylvania Avenue, North 77 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds East 89.47 feet to the point and place of beginning. Be the contents thereof what they may.

BEING the same lands and premises which Donna Mitchell Stolzenbach, formerly known as Donna B. Mitchell, by Deed dated July 31, 1987, and recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 1510, Page 175, did grant and convey unto David J. Miller and Kathy S. Miller, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.10125.00 Property Address: 521 Pennsylvania Avenue, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale

subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID J. & KATHY S. MILLER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING the same lands conveyed to David W. Simpler and Marlene M. Simpler, his wife, by deed of Burton J. Hill and Nannie M. Hill, his wife, and Harland E. Hill, single man, dated May 8th, 1975, and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 746, page 543.

AND BEING the same land and premises by which D. Wayne Simpler and Marlene M. Simpler, husband and wife, in Deed Dated December 20, 2002, Recorded February 23rd, 2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and the State of Delaware in Deed Book 2945, Page 227, did grant and convey unto David Wayne Simpler, II and Ken Lynn Simpler, husband and wife, See LEGALS—page 36

PAGE 36 LEGALS - from Page 35 as tenants by the entirety.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.005.05 Property Address: 7758 Morgan Branch Drive (f/k/a Rt. 5, Box 235) Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID & KERI LYNN SIMPLER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, designated as LOT FIVE (5) of LAYTON’S

MORNING STAR GREENE SUBDIVISION, as shown on a plot of record in Plot Book 50, Page 132, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the Southeasterly side of Sussex County Road 510, (Horsey Church Road, at 50’ wide), a comer for this lot and Lot 4, and lands now or formerly. of Juanita Gomez, said point of beginning being 0.86 miles, more or less, in a Southwesterly direction from Route #24; thence turning and running by and with Lot 4, (1) South 37 degrees 15 minutes 38 seconds East, a distance of 250.00 feet to a found iron pipe; thence turning and running with lands now or formerly of Nita Bradley (2) South 52 degrees 44 minutes 22 seconds West, a distance of 150.00 feet to a found iron pipe; thence turning and running by and with Lot 6, and lands now or formerly of Mavis and Kevin Scott, (3) North 37 degrees 15 minutes 38 seconds West, a distance of 250.00 feet to a found iron pipe in the South right of way of Sussex County Road 510, (Horse Church Road); thence turning and running by and with the Southeastern right of way of Sussex County Road 510, (4) North 52 degrees 44 minutes 22 seconds East, a distance of 150.00 feet to an iron pipe, and the point and place of beginning, containing 0.86 acres of land, more or less, as surveyed by Steven M. Adkins, Land Surveying, LLC, dated February 13, 2007.

Being the same lands and premises which Dwayne H. Chaffinch and Michele M. Chaffinch did grant and convey Alvin M. Williams, by deed dated February 23, 2007 and recorded on February 26, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3419 at Page 115.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-11.0017.05 Property Address: 33251 Horsey Church Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to

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be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ALVIN M. WILLIAMS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain piece, parcel and tract of land, lying and being situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, and known as Tax District 3-32, Map No 6.00 and Parcel 48.00 and being more particularly described as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the northerly side of road 535 and being a corner for this land and lands now or formerly of Boyd R. Thomson: thence with Road 535 South 60 degrees 36 minutes 37 seconds West 115.02 feet to a pipe found; thence with lands now or formerly of Carolyn G. Kern North 29 degrees 22 minutes 31 seconds West a distance of 187.98 feet to a point at the waterline of “Williams Pond” and passing over a pipe found at 178.94 feet; thence with “Williams Pond” North 53 degrees 47 minutes 38 seconds East 20.23 feet to a point; thence with “Williams Pond” North 21

degrees 11 minutes 35 seconds East a distance of 96.46 feet to a stake found at an easement; thence with “Williams Pond” and with said easement South 29 degrees 33 minutes 01 seconds East a distance of 70.56 feet to a pipe found at said easement; thence with lands now or formerly of Boyd R. Thomson South 29 Degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 196.75 feet to the point and place of beginning, and said to contain 25,440.38 square feet of land, more or less, with all improvements thence, as shown on a plat

by Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated August 27, 2003, attached hereto and made a part of this Deed.

Being the same lands and premises which Amanda K. Messick N/K/A. Amanda K. Rogers, did grant and convey unto Amanda K. Rogers and’ James Rogers, by deed dated March 8, 2006 and recorded on April 10, 2006, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03293 at Page 331.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.0048.00 Property Address: 9425 Middleford Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JAMES & AMANDA K. ROGERS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and lot of land lying and being situate in the Town of Bridgeville, Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, more particularly described in accordance with a plat prepared by MillerLewis, Inc. dated June 14, 2001, as follows: BEGINNING at a “PK” nail (set) on the northwesterly point of intersection of Church Street and Cannon Street each at 40 feet in width; thence with said Cannon Street South 47 degrees-19’-56” West 131.66 feet to an iron pipe (set); thence with lands now or formerly of Charles C. and Gerry D. Royal North 42 degrees-13 -46” West 57.33 feet to an iron pipe (set); thence in part with lands now or formerly of Freddie E. and Gail L. Williams and lands now or formerly of Frederick J. and Betty L. Murray North 46 degrees-46’-04” East 129.91 feet to an iron pipe (set); thence with aforementioned Church Street South 43 degrees-57’-08” East 59.09 feet to the point of beginning; containing 7,647 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Gerry D. Royal, surviving tenant did grant and convey unto James Barnes by deed dated May 25,2007 and recorded on May 30, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3455 Page 257.

Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.1285.01 Property Address: 27 Church Street, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JAMES & FLORETTA BARNES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: Tract 1: ALL that certain tract piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows: Tract 2: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron Stob, said iron stob marking a corner for lands of the parties of the second part and these lands, See LEGALS—page 37

LEGALS - from Page 36

and being located in the Southerly right of way line of Spruce Street, thence along with the: Southerly right of way line of Spruce Street North 71 degrees 16 minutes West a distance of 10 feet to a point, said point marking a corner for these lands; thence South 19 degrees 15 minutes East a distance of 66 feet 9 inches to a point; thence South 17 degrees 42 minutes 50 seconds East a distance of 24.15 feet to a point; thence South 30 degrees 10 minutes East a distance of 29.75 feet to a point, said point marking a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Alberta Truitt, thence South 71 degrees 20 minutes West a distance of 10 feet to an iron pipe, said iron pipe marking a corner for these lands and other lands of the parties of the second party thence North 01 degrees 46 minutes West a distance of 30.95 feet to an iron pipe, thence North 1.9 degrees West a distance of 91 feet home to the place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

Tract 3: All that certain tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows; Being the same lands and premises which Robert Brobst and Stephanie Brobst, did grant and convey unto Ronald E. Laporte by deed dated August 18, 2006 and recorded on August 22, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3351 at Page 168.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-4.0081.00 Property Address: 213 East Spruce Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by

the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RONALD E. LaPORTE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the improvements erected thereon, situated in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware; being bounded on the northwest by Discount Land Road (50 feet wide), on the northeast and southeast by lands now or formerly of Inez E. Cordrey, Teresa Lynn Littleton, and Karen Elizabeth Cherrix, Co-Trustees (2531 196), on the southwest by lands now or formerly of Kent D. Gosnell (3116 7), and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point, a found concrete monument (disturbed), located in the southeasterly line of Discount Land Road at a common corner for this lot and lands of Cordrey, Littleton, and Cherrix, Co¬Trustees, said point of beginning being located South 39 degrees 25 minutes West 44.00 feet from the intersection of the projected centerline of Colonial Road with the southeasterly line of Discount Land Road; thence, turning and running from said point of beginning with lands of Cordrey, Littleton, and Cherrix, Co-Trustees on the following two (2) courses and distances: (1) South 50

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degrees 35 minutes East 200.00 feet to a point, a found concrete monument (disturbed); thence, (2) South 39 degrees 25 minutes West 125.00 feet to a point, a found concrete monument (disturbed), at a common corner for this lot and lands of Gosnell in line of lands of Cordrey, Littleton, and Cherrix, Co-Trustees; thence, turning and running with lands of Gosnell, North 50 degrees 35 minutes West 200.00 feet to a point, a found concrete monument (disturbed), at a common corner for this lot and lands of Gosnell in the southeasterly line of Discount Land Road; thence turning and running with the southeasterly line of Discount Land Road, North 39 degrees 25 minutes East 125.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing within the above described courses and distances 25,000 square feet of land, more or less, and being known as 28707 Discount Land Road.

BEING the same lands conveyed unto Ronald J. Rossi by deed of Ethel B. Engle and Gloria J. Thomas, said deed dated July 13, 2005 and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3171, Page 13 Being the same lands and premises which Ethel B. Engle and Gloria J. Thomas, did grant and convey unto Ronald J. Rossi ,by deed dated July 13,2005 and recorded on July 15,2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3171 at Page 13.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-12.00131.02 Property Address: 28707 Discount Land Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4

percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RONALD J. ROSSI and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows to wit: Commencing at a stake set in the southerly right-ofway line of Delaware Road No. 46, said point of beginning being 0.5 mile in a southeasterly direction from Road No. 526-A, thence with lands now or formerly of Ralph Taylor, South 12 degrees 08 minutes West a distance of 307.2 feet to a concrete monument; thence with lands of George Boyce Heirs South 44 degrees 27 minutes East a distance of 118 feet to a concrete monument; thence in part with lands of J.W. Truitt and lands now or formerly of Eugene C. Malin North 12 degrees 27 minutes East a distance of 373.6 feet to a stake in the right-of-way line of Delaware Road No. 46 (said stake being also 0.2 mile in a northwesterly direction from Road No. 525), thence with the southerly right-of-way line of Delaware Road No. 46, North 78 degrees West a distance of 100 feet to the point and place of beginning, together with the improvements thereon, containing 33,825 square feet of land be the same more or less.

Being the same lands

and premises which Eunice Vickers and Preston Vickers Heirs to the Estate of Steve A. Vickers did grant and convey unto Michael T. Wright and Shelaine E. Wright by deed dated June 23, 2005 and recorded on June 24, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, at Deed Book 3162 at Page 51.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-12.0092.00 Property Address: 10956 Old Furnace Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL T. & SHELAINE E. WRIGHT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State

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of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF LAUREL, LITTLE CREEK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, AND STATE OF DELAWARE, BORDERING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF EAST SIXTH STREET IN SAID TOWN ADJOINING LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF WILLIAM W. ANDERSON, THE MAIN RUN OF ROSSAKATUM BRANCH, AND THE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF FORD M. WARRINGTON, AND IS MORE PARTICULARL Y DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE EDGE OF THE CURB LINE FORMING THE SIDE OF THE GUTTER AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID ANDERSON’S LOT AND RUN FROM THENCE WITH THE SAID ANDERSON LOT, SOUTH 44 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO REACH THE MAIN RUN OF THE AFORESAID BRANCH. THEN GO BACK TO THE BEGINNING; RUN ALONG THE CURB LINE 67 FEET AND 8 INCHES THEN LEAVE SAID CURB AND RUN FOR A DIVISION LINE BETWEEN THIS SAID LOT AND LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF FORD M. WARRINGTON, AND PARALLEL TO THE FIRST LINE SOUTH 44 DEGREES 10 MINUTES WEST THE DISTANCE REQUIRED TO REACH THE MAIN RUN OF THE AFORESAID BRANCH, THEN UP THE RUN OF SAID BRANCH UNTIL IT INTERSECTS THE END OF THE FIRST LINE AND BELIEVED TO CONTAIN 32.67 0 SQUARE FEET OF LAND, BUT BE IT THE SAME, MORE OR LESS, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. Being the same lands and premises which Roland Wheatley and Ronda M. Moor, N/K/A Rhonda M. Wheatley, did grant and convey unto Ronda M. Moor, by deed dated August 30, 2006 and recorded on February 22, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3417 at Page 263.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.1150.00 Property Address: 326 E. 6th Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

See LEGALS—page 38

PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of RONDA M. MOOR and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, lying situate and being in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being Lot #1 of lands shown on a plot entitled “Location Drawing for Russell M. Dadds”, dated February 16, 2006, prepared by TempleSellers, Inc. of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Plot Book 103 at Page 64.

Being the same lands

MORNING STAR and premises which Russell M. Dadds did grant and convey unto Christopher J. Semler and Mary T. Semler by deed dated April 12, 2006 and recorded on April 17, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03296 at Page 232.

Tax Parcel: 1-31-12.0028.00 Property Address: 19473 Handy Road, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CHRISTOPHER J. & MARY T. SEMLER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit:

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TRACT NO. ONE ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, piece or parcel of land with all improvements thereon erected situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware more particularly bounded and described in accordance with the survey of Theodore B. Simpler, Land Surveyor, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the Southwesterly side of Main Street at a point for the lands herein conveyed and lands now or formerly of Theodore R. Barnett; thence from said point of beginning Southwesterly South 55° 33’ 00” West three hundred fifteen and thirty three one¬hundredths (315.33) feet to a point; thence South 55° 01’ 31” East one hundred fifty and ninety¬one hundredths (150.91) feet along the line of lands herein conveyed and lands now or formerly of James M. Rowe; thence North 47° 43’ 53” East two hundred sixty-nine and sixty-five one hundredths (269.65) feet; a corner for the lands herein conveyed, lands now or formerly of George E. Mercado and Main Street; thence along a line of the lands herein conveyed and Main Street North 34 ° 23’ 18” West one hundred six and thirty-seven one hundredths (106.37) feet to the point and place of beginning, be the contents what they may, and said to contain 36,758 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

TRACT NO. TWO ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, piece or parcel of land with all improvements thereon erected situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware more particularly bounded and described in accordance with the survey of Theodore B. Simpler, Land Surveyor, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument one hundred and three hundredths (100.03) feet Southwesterly away from Main Street to the Southwestern corner of the lands herein conveyed and lands now or formerly of George Mercado; thence North 34° 25’ 37” West eighty-nine and eighty-two one hundredths (89.82) feet to a concrete monument; thence South 47° 43’ 53” West one hundred sixtynine and sixty-five hundredths (169.65) feet along the line of lands herein conveyed and lands now or formerly of Mark Smith; thence South 53° 01’ 31” East ninety and thirty-six one hundredths 90.36 feet along the line of lands herein conveyed and lands now or formerly of James M.

Rowe; thence North 47° 49’ 32” East one hundred forty and fifty-two hundredths (140.52) feet along the line of lands herein conveyed and lands now or formerly of Edward Krewatch and partners to the point and place of BEGINNING, be the contents thereof what they may and said to contain 13,782 square feet of land, be the same more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Mark Smith and Diana Smith did grant and convey unto Annette R. Cosgrove and Mary L. Adams by deed dated January 30, 1998 and recorded on February 4, 1998 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2264 Page 18.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00441.04 Property Address: 10 Main Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of ANNETTE R. COSGROVE and will be sold by

Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece and tract of land, lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, and State of Delaware being described more particularly as LOT NUMBER SIX (6), COUNTRY ACRES DEVELOPMENT, in a survey prepared by Miller Lewis, Inc., dated June 17, 2002, and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 76, Page 291: BEGINNING at a point on the North westerly side of Country court and being the common boundary line of Lot 6 and 7; thence North 28°-42’ - 12” East a distance of 47.24 feet to an iron pipe; thence turning and running North 88°-59’ -47” West a distance of 396.67 feet to a point; thence turning and running South 45°-37’ -20” East a distance of 215.23 feet to a point; thence North East a distance of 150.16 feet to a point; thence along a curve to the left, having a radius of 53.00 feet, the central angle being 126°30’-00”, the arc distance being 117.02 feet along the chord bearing North 55°27’-12” East a distance of 94.66 feet to the point and place of beginning said to contain 32,670 sq. ft. more or less.

BEING the same lands conveyed unto Sarena L. Rawstrom by Deed of William B. Leager, said Deed dated April 18, 2007, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3439, Page 134.

Being the same lands and premises which William B. Leager, did grant and convey unto Sarena L. Rawstrom by deed dated April 18, 2007 and recorded on April 23, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3439 at Page 134.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.00225.00 Property Address: 12115 Country Court, Seaford

Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of SARENA L. RAWSTROM and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a concrete monument (found) on the northeasterly right-of-way line of Road No. 516 at a corner for these lands and land of Aretha D. Brown; See LEGALS—page 39

LEGALS - from Page 38 thence with the northwesterly right-of-way line of Road No. 516 the following two (2) courses and distances; South 48 degrees fifteen minutes West, 98.47 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence with a curve to the left an arc distance of 280.35 feet (said arc having a chord of South 47 degrees 45 minutes West, 280.30 feet), to a concrete monument (found) on the Northwesterly right-of-way North 52 degrees 04 minutes West, 15.99 feet to a concrete monument (found) on the Southeasterly rightof-way line of Road No. 525; thence with the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Road No. 525 with a curve to the left an arc distance of 407.60 feet (said arc having a chord of North 27 degrees 55 minutes East, 407.00 feet) to a concrete monument (found) on the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Road No. 525 located at a corner for these lands and lands of Arletha D. Brown; thence with said Brown lands South 41 degrees 45 minutes East, 154.70 feet to a concrete monument (found) on the Northwesterly right-of-way line of Road No. 516 located at the point and place of beginning, containing 30.960 square feet of land be the same more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr. DEL. P.L.S. No. 242 and December 28, 2000.

For informational purposes only: The APN Assessor as 2-31 13.00 24.02; source of title Document No. 43873 (Recorded 01/23/01).

Being the same lands and premises which The Bank of New York, as Trustee of Ameresco Residential Securities Corporation Mortgage Loan Trust 1997-3 Under Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of September 1, 1997, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of new York, c/o Option One Mortgage Corporation did grant and convey unto Michael L. Hotten by deed dated January 16, 2001 and recorded on January 23, 2001 in the Office of the Recorder of Deed, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2559 Page 067.

Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.0024.02 Property Address: 24344 Concord Pond Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of

MORNING STAR the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL L. HOTTEN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred. Sussex County, State of Delaware, more particularly described in that certain March 30, 2006 survey prepared by Temple-Sellers, P .L.S., as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a rebar found in the westerly side of a sidewalk located on the westerly right of way line of Arch Street, marking a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Saint Jack Regusme; thence running by and with the westerly side of said sidewal1, South 18 degrees 26 minutes 00 seconds East 44.97 feet to a rebar found,

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marking a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of M.J. Wynne; thence turning and running by and with the line of lands now or formerly of M.J. Wynne, South 72 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds West 103.90 feet to an pipe found, marking a corner for lands now or formerly of Richard T. Collison and lands now or formerly of Cornell L. Jolley, Sr.; thence continuing South 73 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds West 16.22 feet to a concrete monument found in the line of lands now or formerly of Cornell L. Jolley, Sr., marking a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of T.R. Lecates; thence turning and running by and with the line of lands now or formerly of T.R. Lecates, North 18 degrees 26 minutes 00 seconds West 45.00 feet to a point on the base of a fence post in the line of lands now or formerly of T.R. Lecates, marking a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Saint Jack Regusme; thence turning and running by and with the line of lands now or formerly of Saint Jack Regusme North 72 degrees 21 minutes 01 seconds East 120.12 feet to a rebar found in the westerly side of a sidewalk on the westerly right of way line of Arch Street, marking a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Saint Jack Regusme, being the point and place of beginning, said to contain 5,415.00 square feet of land, more or less, together with any and all improvements located thereon.

Being the same lands and premises which ACDC Properties Inc., did grant and convey unto Aretha Farmer and Laval Farmer, by deed dated April 17, 2006 and recorded on April 19, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3297 at Page 260.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00130.00 Property Address: 238 N Arch Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009

and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of LAVAL & ARETHA FARMER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being situate in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron form pin found on the Northerly right of way line of State Route 24, said form pin being 602 feet +\- in a Southeasterly direction from the extension

PAGE 39 of County Road No.461 , said form pin also being a common property corner for these lands and lands N/F of Joseph S. Stout; thence running with said Common property line for Lands N/F of Joseph S. Stout the following two courses and distances, 1) North 13 degrees 14 minutes 58 seconds West 155.49 feet to a 3/4 inch pipe found 2) South 81 degrees 54 minutes 59 seconds West 105.43 feet to a 1,4 inch pipe found, said pipe being a common property corner for these lands and Lands N/F of Joseph S. Stout, said pipe also being located on a common property line of Lands N/F of Ronald O. Whaley; thence turning and running with said common property line for these lands and Lands N/F of Ronald O. Whaley, North 08 degrees 00 minutes 05 seconds West 54.64 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe found, said pipe being a common property corner for these lands and Lands N/F of Robert J. Kijewski; thence turning and running with said common property line for these lands and Lands N/F of Robert J. Kijewski the following two courses and distances 1) North 81 degrees 54 minutes 59 seconds East 255.77 feet to a V2 inch pipe found, 2) South 11 degrees 52 minutes 53 seconds East 200.00 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe found on said right of way line of State Route 24, said pipe also being a common property corner for Lands N/F of Robert J Kijewski; thence turning and running along said right of way line of State Route 24 South 78 degrees 07 minutes 07 seconds West 150.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning containing 36,897 square feet of land, be the same, more or less surveyed and shown on a plat prepared by Compass Point Associates, L.L.C. July 14, 2006.

Being the same lands and premises which Eileen M. Dyson did grant and convey unto Clarence Ro-

land Booth by deed dated August 14, 2006 and recorded on August 16, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03348 Page 327.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-2.0059.02 Property Address: 12033 Laurel Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser.

Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of CLARENCE ROLAND BOOTH A/K/A CLARENCE R. BOOTH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/4/2tc

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A wonderful day, even with a car wheel about to fly off It was going to be a wonderful day. I was on my way to Philaynn arks delphia to pick up our daughter, expected to arrive at the airport at I got out of the car, 10:28 a.m. And our son, having spent the week in Baltimore in con- walked to the left rear nection with his job, was to arrive at our home by 8 that evening. tire and banged on it with For one delicious weekend, both offspring would be with us. my fist. It seemed solid “Hum-de-dum-dum.” I think that I was humming when the drivenough to me. er pulled his car along side mine on U.S. 13 headed north and blew the walked to the left rear tire and banged on horn. I looked over and the passenger in it with my fist. It seemed solid enough to the car, her window rolled down, was tryme. ing to tell me something.

As I headed north again, I called my Imitating her, I rolled down my car husband on my cell phone and repeated to window. him what the woman had told me.

“Your back wheel,” she yelled across “Kind of loose?” he turned her statethe rush of air, “is kind of loose.” ment into a question. “What does that First thing, I stopped humming. Then mean?”

I waved to her my thanks and pulled over I assured him that I had no idea, and to the side of the road. I got out of the car, described how I had checked the tire to

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make sure that it was safe.

“Well, you really should take off the hubcap and check the lug nuts,” he said.

“There’s a tool someplace in the trunk that you can probably use to pry off the hubcap.”

I couldn’t see myself parked along busy 13, rummaging through the trunk to find the aforementioned tool, then figuring out how to work it efficiently enough to separate the hubcap from the tire. “What’s my second option?” I asked.

Well, I could just keep going, he said.

But I would have to be prepared for what might come.

“If you see your wheel flying up in front of you, you’ll only have a couple of seconds to react,” he said.

Wheel, flying in front of me? I was beginning to feel sick.

He went on.

“After the wheel comes off, I think that the momentum of the car will keep the back end up for a while. But once you begin to slow down, the back end will drop onto the rim. You’ll have to be prepared for some hard steering.”

I thanked him for his advice and said my goodbyes. They might have been our final goodbyes, but I didn’t care. I was ready for that conversation to end.

I continued driving north, hypersensitive to any change in the normally smooth ride of the car and keeping a sharp lookout for flying wheels. Then, like a welcome oasis in the desert, there appeared in the median of the highway an auto repair

shop, its neon light glowing “Open.” I pulled in.

The mechanic on duty had just the right tool for pulling off the hubcap, and knew how to use it. With a lug wrench, he checked the nuts that hold the wheel to the rim, making sure that they were all as tight as they should be. He even crawled under the car and banged on the axle.

“Everything looks good,” he said. He predicted that a more thorough examination would find that the wheel has a bent rim.

Thirty miles or so on toward Philadelphia, I was able to ease up on my lookout for flying wheels. Another dozen miles and I was able to start humming again.

And when I saw my daughter walk out of the gate, I forgot about loose wheels and lug nuts altogether.

It was, as I had hoped, a wonderful weekend. After our son left, our daughter spent the week with us. And when we drove her back to the Philadelphia airport for her return trip, no one bothered us about the condition of our tires.

Today, I’m taking the car to its regular mechanic. It has developed a little shimmy after any encounter with a bump and I’m guessing that the shimmy and the “loose tire” spotted by that vigilant car passenger will prove to have the same cause.

I just hope that the car makes the fivemile drive to the mechanic’s shop in one piece, without any of its wheels flying off.

Despite advanced warning, I’m still not prepared for that.

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The Blue Jays’ Brian Wright, top, had a 7-3 win in the 140 pound match last week in Seaford’s win over Cape Henlopen. Photo by S.D. Smith

Vincent Glover takes the ball to the hoop scoring for the Blue Jays in Friday’s matchup with Cape Henlopen. Glover led the Blue Jays with 25 points. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford boys’ basketball team falls to sixth ranked Cape Henlopen in high scoring contest

By Lynn Schofer

Seaford High started last Friday night boys’ basketball game late because of a bomb threat at the school earlier in the day. Additionally, the recent weather postponed games created somewhat of a concern and the game needed to be played. Thanks to the school’s administrators and volunteers, game time was a mere 30 minutes late.

Number six ranked Cape Henlopen came to the Blue Jays’ home court with

a record of 11-2. but Seaford was hoping to spoil the Vikings record with a home court win. In the end, Cape Henlopen took the win with a final score of 93-84.

Seaford opened the first quarter by setting a fast pace to the game and kept the score close. Seaford’s Julius Mullen hit some crucial three point shots keeping the Blue Jays within four at the end of the first quarter.

Seaford played with a lot of aggression which in turn created a lot of fouls, ending the quarter with eight team fouls.

“We played with heart but we also committed too many fouls which hurt us in the long run,” Coach Art Doakes said after the game.

In the second quarter the game played out like a tennis match; back and forth.

Seaford would gain some ground but gave the points right back. Cape Henlopen effectively used the full court press to force some turnovers but once Seaford worked the full court break the Blue Jays scored easily.

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Despite some battle wounds, Clay Lester, a senior at Seaford High School, was all smiles after his win at Cape Henlopen on Friday night. Photo by S.D. Smith

Seaford wrestling team tops Cape Henlopen, 48-18

The Seaford varsity wrestling team picked up a 48-18 dual meet win over Cape Henlopen last Friday.

Zak Parks, Dominique Ayres, Kirk Neal, C.J. Martinez, James Betts, and Josh Smith won by fall for the Blue Jays.

Marcus Wright (285) won, 3-0, before Parks (103), and Ayres (112) recorded first period pins. Tyler Elliott (125) added a 13-10 win, Neal (130) had a pin at 1:32, and Brian Wright (140) won by decision, 7-3.

Martinez (152) recorded a pin at 3:37, Yvens St. Phard (171) had a 6-0 win, and Betts (189) and Smith (215) each added pins for the Blue Jays.

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FAST BREAK- Woodbridge’s Jervontae Dale has the ball on a fast break as Sussex Tech’s Desmond Sivels defends during last Friday’s game in Bridgeville. Dale had eight points in the Raiders win while Sivels scored a game-high 18 points. Photo by Mike McClure

NYSA spring soccer signups are taking place The Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) will hold signups for the 2009 spring soccer league on the following dates: Monday, Feb. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.

The cost is $35 for the first child, $20 for the second, and $10 for each additional child. You must come to a signup to register. All late applicants will be put on a waiting list. The signups will be at the NYSA shed. The season starts March 29.

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PARKS AND REC BASKETBALL- The Lakers’ Tim Pumphrey is squeezed between the Heat’s Rashawn Hitchens-Engrem and Marcus Pitts on the rebound in Saturday’s 8-10 year old Junior NBA league played at Seaford Middle School. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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SEAFORD WRESTLING- Above, Seaford’s James Betts looks for the pin during his 189 pound match last week against Cape Henlopen. Betts had one of the Blue Jays’ six pins in the 48-18 win. Below, Seaford’s Marcus Wright, right, earned a 3-0 win in the heavyweight match last Friday against Cape Henlopen. Photos by S.D. Smith

Male Athlete of the WeekKirk Neal- Seaford High Seaford senior Kirk Neal continued to roll with a pair of pins last week.

Neal, a 130 pound wrestler, won by fall in his team’s wins over St. Thomas More and Cape Henlopen last week.

Female Athlete of the WeekTaija Maddox- Woodbridge Woodbridge’s Taija Maddox got the Raiders off to a strong start in last Thursday’s home win over Campus Community. Maddox netted all 11 of her points in the first half and also had eight steals in the win.

Honorable mention- Taylor West- Woodbridge; Kera Sampson- Woodbridge; Jordan Phillips- Seaford Christian; Jen Carr- Seaford Christian; Rebekah Cain- Seaford Christian; Hannah Rust- Greenwood Mennonite; James Betts- Seaford; Dominique Ayres- Seaford; Tyler Elliott- Seaford; Yvens St. Phard- Seaford; Marcus Wright- Seaford; Zak Parks- Seaford; Josh Smith- Seaford; C.J. Martinez- Seaford; Cody Shupe- Woodbridge; Geovany Ortiz- Woodbridge; Demond Anderson- Woodbridge; Marc Nock- Woodbridge; Andre Dickerson- Woodbridge; Julius Mullen- Seaford; Rashawn Church- Seaford; Jeff Akins- Seaford; Vincent Glover- Seaford; Kyle Kunzler- Sussex Tech; A.J. Workman- Sussex Tech; Shane Marvel- Sussex Tech; John Briddell- Sussex Tech; Desmond Sivels- Sussex Tech; Josh Strand- Sussex Tech

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PARKS AND REC HOOPS- The Heat’s Jaron Fletcher drives through the open lane against the Lakers’ Tim Pumphrey and Juwan Montgomery in Saturday’s 8-10 year old Junior NBA game played at Seaford Middle School. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Nanticoke Little League to hold signups starting Feb. 14

Nanticoke Little League will be holding signups for the 2009 season on the following dates and times: Feb. 14, 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.

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ON THE RUN- The Lakers’ Jerziah Witherspoon takes the ball downcourt in Saturday’s matchup with the Heat in the Junior NBA league sponsored by Seaford Parks and Recreation. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Blue Raiders withstand early charge

by Sussex Tech Ravens in home win

By Mike McClure

Woodbridge’s Anyea Griffin drives the baseline against the Campus Community defense. Griffin had five points and three blocks in her team’s 45-27 win over Campus Community last week. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge varsity girls’ basketball team nets a non-conference win

By Mike McClure

The Woodbridge varsity girls’ basketball team jumped out to a 28-4 half-time lead and didn’t look back in a 45-27 nonconference win over Campus Community last Thursday.

The Raiders put pressure on the Cougar back court, forcing numerous turnovers which they converted into points.

Taija Maddox had four steals, four points and an assist and Taylor West made a three-pointer for a 7-2 Woodbridge lead.

Maddox scored four more points on feeds from Grace Reardon and West and Aubrey Lake made one of two free throws for 12-2 Raider advantage through one quarter of play.

Anyea Griffin netted all five of her

points in the second quarter as six different Raiders scored in the second to post a 28-4 lead at the half. Maddox led the way with 11 first half points while Griffin and West added five points each.

Woodbridge’s Kera Sampson scored the first two baskets of the second half and West ended the quarter with a threepointer for a 39-8 Woodbridge lead. The Lady Raiders went on to win the game, 45-27.

Maddox paced the Raiders with 11 points and eight steals, West had eight points and three assists, Sampson scored eight points and made three steals, Lake added five points and two assists, Griffin tallied five points and blocked three shots, and Je’neil Fortt contributed three points and nine rebounds.

The Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball team came back from an early deficit to defeat Sussex Tech, 66-47, last Friday in Bridgeville. Woodbridge coach Damon Ayers and the Raiders entered this week with a 12-3 mark and games against Sussex Central, Seaford, and Cape Henlopen.

“We have to bring our ‘A’ game every night,” said Ayers. “We’re going to try and take it one game at a time.”

On Friday, the young Ravens jumped out to an 8-2 lead as Lamar Showell netted four points, Tyler Belle had two points and an assist, and Desmond Sivels added a basket. Woodbridge’s Jervontae Dale netted four points and Andre Dickerson had a steal and a jumped to knot the score at 8-8.

Sivels scored on a reverse to give the lead back to Sussex Tech, but Demond Anderson made three steals, Nock had four points, and Dickerson added two points for a 14-10 Raider lead at the end of the first quarter. Nock led all scorers with six points in the quarter.

Woodbridge’s Trez Kane netted four points at the start of the second quarter to extend his team’s lead before Sivels made a threepointer to make it 18-13. Nock scored six points and Anderson, Austin Perry, and Jorge Young each Greg Seay added two as

The Raiders’ Demond Anderson has the ball after making a steal during last Friday’s home win over Sussex Tech.

Anderson made six steals and scored five points for Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge went on a 12-0 run.

Sivels scored five points at the end of the half to cut the Raiders’ lead to 36-20.

Sivels and Nock each had 12 points and Dale added eight first half points.

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Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for Feb. 5-11

Thursday, Feb. 5- Boys’ basketball- Woodbridge at Seaford, Seaford Christian home vs. Salisbury School, Sussex Tech home vs. Dover; girls’ basketball- Seaford Christian home vs. Salisbury School Friday, Feb. 6- Wrestling- Woodbridge at Seaford, Sussex Tech home vs. Dover; girls’ basketball- Seaford at Woodbridge, Sussex Tech at Dover; boys’ basketballSaturday, Feb. 7- Wrestling- Sussex Tech at Laurel; girls’ basketball- Sussex Tech at Padua; swimming- Henlopen Conference championships at Lake Forest; winter track- Woodbridge at Tower Hill Tuesday, Feb. 10- Boys’ basketball- Seaford at Indian River, Woodbridge home vs. Caesar Rodney, Seaford Christian home vs. Holly Grove, Sussex Tech at Smyrna; girls’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Indian River, Woodbridge at Delmarva Christian, Seaford Christian home vs. Holly Grove, Sussex Tech home vs. Smyrna Wednesday, Feb. 11- Wrestling- Delmar at Seaford, Woodbridge at Laurel, Sussex Tech home vs. Cape Henlopen

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Davin Calloway The Raiders’ Je’neil Fortt puts up a shot after pulling down an offensive rebound during last Thursday’s non-conference win over Campus Community. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge Little League to hold registration for 2009

Woodbridge Little League will hold registration for the 2009 season on Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Greenwood Fire Hall. The cost is $50 for one child, $65 for two children, and $75 for three or more children. Visit the league’s website at www.woodbridgell.com for more information.

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TAKING THE CHARGESeaford’s Jeffrey Akins takes the charge against a Cape Henlopen player, giving the ball back to Seaford in the first quarter of the boys’ basketball game played in Seaford last Friday.

Photo by Lynn Schofer

Woodbridge’s Austin Perry looks to get past Sussex Tech’s Desmond Sivels after making a steal in last week’s game in Bridgeville. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge-Tech continued the lead. Dickerson also had six points in the quarter to make the score 52-32. The Raiders went on to win, 66-47.

Nock netted 14 points and had six rebounds and six assists, Dickerson tallied 14 points, Dale had eight points and six rebounds, and Seay added eight points.

Anderson also contributed five points, five assists, and six steals.

Sivels led all scorers with 18 points and Josh Strand added six points and 13 rebounds for the Ravens.

“They have a lot of quickness and speed. They’re young and scrappy,” Ayers said of the Ravens’ team.

Seaford boys basketball continued

Coach Doakes said, “We know their offense is aggressive but the defense is weak, we have to make some better choices,” Doakes believes this will come to his team because he said with each hard loss the team mentally matures a little more.

In the third quarter, Seaford stayed within range and picked up some offense.

The team started to move off the ball creating the openings needed for better shots.

The intensity built up on the court and the boys had to maintain their composure.

“I believe we were more consistent tonight and controlled the ball more, we just need to improve on shot selection,” said Doakes.

Seaford continued to be aggressive on defense but also committed more fouls.

In the fourth quarter Johnny Jean- Baptiste fouled out at 5:03, then Vincent Glover at 2:41, followed by Jason Owens at 1:13, Julius Mullen at :30, and Jeffrey Akins with 25 seconds remaining in the game.

“It’s not a good thing to have five men foul out, but if you look at the intensity that they played, fouls will happen,” said Doakes. “It is always disappointing to lose, but the team is showing some great Jason Owens character and we are not out of this thing yet.”

For Seaford, Vincent Glover led the Blue Jays with 25 points, Julius Mullen followed with 12, Rashawn Church 11

Seaford’s Coach Art Doakes yells to his players, “you gotta have some heart, get inside and box out,” in Friday night’s game against sixth ranked Cape Henlopen. Seaford kept the game close the entire night but fell to the Vikings 93-84.

Photo by Lynn Schofer

points, Jason Owens 10 points, Myron Hayes seven points, and Deron Wright with two points.

Only the Seaford Star has this Tuesday’s sports scores.

Lady Eagles top GMS Flames, 49-45, in double overtime The Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team held off Greenwood Mennonite, 49-45, in a double overtime win last Thursday in Greenwood. Jordan Phillips led SCA with four clutch points in the second overtime and Jennifer Carr iced the win with two foul shots with five seconds remained.

Carr and Phillips each tallied 16 points and Rebekah Cain added 11 in the win.

Hannah Rust led all scorers with 18 points and Bryna Garey and Amber Swartzentruber each had nine points for the Flames.

Seaford Christian also picked up a 39-26 win over Salisbury Christian on Friday, Jan. 23. SCA opened up a 21-14 half-time lead and cruised to the victory. Cain had 14 points and eight rebounds while Carr added 11 points and five rebounds.

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Sussex Tech wrestling team defeats Indian River, Woodbridge

The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team earned wins over Indian River and Woodbridge in dual meets last week. The Woodbridge team also fell to Cape Henlopen.

On Friday, Sussex Tech defeated Woodbridge, 74-6. Geovany Ortiz (119) recorded a pin at 3:27 for the Raiders’ lone win.

For Sussex Tech, John Briddell (112) had a pin at 5:01, Robbie Robles (130) recorded a pin at 4:52, and Kyle Kunzler (140) won by fall at 2:38. Brent Prouse (145), Ryelan Pavlik (152), and A. J. Workman (160) added pins for the Ravens.

Orlando Theiss (171) picked up a 16-6 win by major decision, Shane Marvel (215) had a pin at :43, and Joe Casullo (Hwt.) won by John Briddell pin at 1:38. Sussex Tech also won four matches by forfeit.

Sussex Tech also topped Indian River, 42-33, in Wednesday’s meet. Wendell Cannon (125), Kunzler (135), Workman (152), Marvel (189), and Alex Thomas (215) had pins. Briddell (112) added a 9-2 win, Cole Magagnotti (140) had a 4-0 victory, and Pavlik (160) won by forfeit.

Woodbridge lost to Cape Henlopen, 76-6, on Wednesday. Cody Shupe (Hwt.) picked up the Raiders’ win with a pin at 3:11.

Desmond Sivels receives Schollenberger Memorial Award Sussex Technical High School sophomore Desmond Sivels of Lincoln was recently honored by the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association as the recipient of the George Schollenberger Memorial Award for being the Delaware state scoring champion.

Desmond earned the award during the 2008 football season by making 25 touchdowns, four two-point conversions and 158 total points for his Ravens’ football team. He is only the second sophomore to receive the award.

Schollenberger was a renowned Laurel High School football coach in the 1950s, 60s and early 70s.

Sivels was also named to the second team All-State football team by the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association (D.I.F.C.A.).

Desmond Sivels HALFTIME SHOWA pair of Woodbridge Youth Basketball players chase the ball during a game played at halftime of the WoodbridgeSussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball game last Friday night.

JUMP SHOT- Woodbridge senior Jorge Young puts up a shot against the Sussex Tech defense during last week’s home win. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford wrestling defeats Polytech, 48-19

The Seaford varsity wrestling team topped Polytech, 48-19, in a dual meet on Monday night. Zak Parks (103), Tyler Elliott (125), Kirk Neal (130), Brian Wright (140), and Ross Clagg (160) each recorded a pin in the win.

C.R. Wilkins (135) had a 7-0 win and the Blue Jays won a pair of matches by forfeit.

Photo by Mike McClure

Zak Parks GOING LEFT- Sussex Tech’s Joe McGinnis goes to his left against Woodbridge’s Trez Kane during last Friday’s game in Bridgeville. Photo by Mike McClure

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Shown are the Mustangs, winners of the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club U9 indoor soccer league.

The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club is offering softball and baseball conditioning clinics for middle school and high school students.

The softball clinic will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Feb. 2 to March 12. The middle school clinic will run from 6-7:30 p.m. and the high school clinic will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

The cost is $10 per person. Call Karen at 302-628-3789 for more information.

The baseball clinic will take place on Monday and Wednesday, also Feb. 2 through March 12. The high school clinic will take place 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the middle school clinic will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The cost is $10 per person. Call Karen for more information.

Boys and Girls Club to hold indoor t-ball clinic

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Sussex is forming an indoor T-Ball clinic. This program is coed for all children ages three to seven years of age. The clinic will consist of hitting off the batting tee, running bases and throwing. This is a structured, fun activity for all. The program runs Feb. 17-March 12. The cost is $10 for club members 4x12.45 and $25 for non-club members. Participants may register at the club Monday through Friday, 2:30-8 p.m. For more information, please call 302-628-3789 and WEEK ask for Karen 1 Schreiber.

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Boys and Girls Club to hold indoor baseball conditioning

The Boys & Girls Club of Western Sussex is forming an indoor baseball conditioning for 2009. This program is coed for all children ages 8 through 12. Each will participate in 30 minutes of skill development to include hitting, fielding and throwing and 30 minutes of game time.

The registration fee is $20 for club members and $35 for non-club members. Participants may register at the club Monday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m. There will be two sessions per week starting on Feb. 2. All sessions will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7p.m.

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High games and series Jennings Pusey 253 Bill Ziolkowski 698 Julie Warrington 226, 631

High games and series Rip Penuel 298 Dave Morris 757 Paulette Sammons 244 Brandi Lewis 663

Tuesday Early Mixed

High games and series Jesse Evaristo, Jr. 281, 723 Hettie Hitchens 259 Norma Lee Horne 605

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High games and series Will Reynolds, Jr. 273 David Spicer 762

High games and series Maurice Duncan 306 Patrick Curran 787 Sylvia Batson 332 Ruth Horsey 834 High games and series Ben Hearn 286, 770 Amber Morrison 250, 700

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High games and series Barry Whayland 289 Ward Melson 778

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High games and series Dale Burgess 264, 726 Kayla Correa 270, 708

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Mid-Coast deals in Gold, silver and bronze

Competing in their first two gymnastics competitions of the season, Mid-Coast captured numerous gold, silver and bronze medals for the team.

Natalie Fiacco, Level 7, third All-Around in the Judges Invite with first on floor, first All-Around in the Harvestfest Invite capturing first on vault and beam with seconds on bars and floor while her teammate, Riley Bier, Level 7, won bronze All-Around with second on beam and third on bars.

Kayla Burd, Level 7, finished third on vault at the Judges Meet with her teammate, Alyssa Giansanti on top with the gold on vault in her first level 7 competition. Allie Birckett glittered in gold on beam with a 9.05 in Level 8.

Gold at Judges for Level 6: Rebecca Zakorchemny- vault; Kirsten Lockwood- vault; Laura Zakrochemny- vault. Silver: Emily Saylor- bars; Kirsten Lockwood- floor; Laura Zakorchemny- vault and all-around Harvestfest Gold Level 6: Lexi Haden- bars; Rebecca Zakorchemny- vault. Level 5: Emily Kate Kolarik- vault. Level 4: Lauren Grow- vault. Silver: Lexi Haden- AllAround; Laura Zakorchemny- vault and floor. Bronze: Kirsten Lockwood- floor; Breanna Perry- bars.

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Shown (l to r) are: top: Alyssa Giansanti, Emily Saylor, Kirsten Lockwood, Allie Birckett, Emily Kate Kolarik; bottom: Laura Zakorchemny, Rebecca Zakorchmny, Lexi Haden, Riley Bier, and Lauren Grow.

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The Mustangs’ Dylan Murphy, center, is shown during a U9 indoor soccer league at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. The Mustangs placed first in their division.

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MORNING STAR • FebRuARy 5 - 11, 2009

Sussex Tech girls basketball team defeats Seaford, 56-11

By Lynn Schofer

Tuesday was a difficult night for the Seaford girls’ basketball team. Sussex Tech came to their house and walked away with a win of 56-11.

In the first quarter the Ravens outscored the Lady Jays, 20-5. The Ravens effectively executed the full court press, completed sharp passes, and worked together on the court. The Ravens consistently trapped Seaford and the Lady Jays did not use the open court to move the ball.

In the second quarter the Ravens continued their assault, holding the Seaford girls to a total of two points in the second quarter. At half time Sussex Tech increased their lead to 37-7.

In the second half Seaford was still unable to put the team on the same page and continued to make fundamental mistakes. Two of Seaford’s starters, Whitley Maddox and Anitra Hughes, did not play the entire game.

Seaford did not score at all in the third quarter but Sussex Tech’s Dorzet Reed the Ravens added 12 more points to the board. The finishes the basket against score climbed to 49-7 by the end of the third quarter. Seaford’s Maryann Hicks in The Ravens added seven points while Seaford put in Tuesday nights matchup in Seaford. The Ravens won 56four points in the final quarter..

Leading scorers for the Ravens: Paige Morris 22 11. Photo by Lynn Schofer points; Ashley Jefferson 10 points; Sierra Laws nine points; Dorzet Reed six points. For Seaford, Christel Marker had seven points and Zoe Laws and Maryann Hicks added two points each.

Laurel/Seaford Star Tuesday high school scoreboard

Boys’ basketball- Woodbridge 77, Sussex Central 67- The Raiders used a 25-18 advantage in the third quarter to extend their one point half-time lead. Andre Dickerson netted 20 points, Marc Nock had 17 points, Jorge Young added 15, and Demond Anderson scored 14 points for Woodbridge.

Sussex Tech 58, Seaford 57- Seaford jumped out to a 22-8 lead in the first quarter, but the Ravens outscored the Blue Jays, 33-21, for the one point win.

Josh Strand led all scorers with 20 points and Tyler Belle and Joe McGinnis each had 11. Jeff Akins and Vincent Glover paced Seaford with 16 points apiece and Julius Mullen added 10.

Dover 65, Laurel 47- Deshaun Griffin netted 16 points and Aaron Hitchens added nine poiints for the Bulldogs.

Girls’ basketball- Woodbridge 70, Smyrna 66- Down 33-32 at the half, the Lady Raiders responded with a 21-11 advantage in the third quarter and held off the Eagles’ charge in the fourth quarter for the win.

Grace Reardon scored 21 points, Kera Sampson had 20, and Taija Maddox contributed 12 points in the win.

Henlopen Indoor Track Meet, Seaford girls’ game rescheduled The Henlopen Conference Indoor Track championship meet, originally scheduled for this Wednesday, has been rescheduled due to weather. The meet will now take place on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Worcester County Recreation Center in Snow Hill, starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Seaford varsity girls’ basketball game, which was scheduled to take place at Polytech on Wednesday, has also been rescheduled. That game will be played on Friday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.

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‘Polar Bears’ raise $490,000 for Special Olympics The 2009 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware was held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. A total of 2,725 plungers participated, raising $490,000. The air temperature at plunge time was 53 degrees and the water temperature was 40 degrees. In the left photo is of Governor Jack Markell (right) coming out of the water. Next to him is State Representative Earl Jaques, District 27. Miss Delaware, Galen Giaccone, races from the chilly water in the right photo. “We are thrilled with this year’s turnout for one of the largest fundraising events held in the state of Delaware, said Ann Grunert, executive director. “The money raised fuels Special Olympics Delaware’s mission to provide sports programming for over 3,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.” Photos

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MORNING STAR • febRuARy 5 - 11, 2009

President Obama reaches out to the GOP to no avail By the time you read this we should know the fate of the adrank alio ministration’s recovery bill.

Last week the $819 billion bill passed the House without help The GOP ran the show from the GOP; so much for biparfor eight years, even tisan support. President Obama tried to reach out, met with the when the Democrats Republican Party and incorporated some of their wants into the gained the leadership bill. two years ago.

The GOP said not enough of their wants were in the bill including more tax cuts (which apdidn’t like, he either vetoed or rewrote the parently didn’t work over the last 8 years). bill to suit himself. (Shall we blame this The facts. The former occupant of the one on Clinton?)

White House never consulted the DemoNow the Democrats are in power and crats when he was passing his tax cuts, the GOP crying in their soup and shouting nor did he ever visit with members of the “foul” should know by now they are not Democrat Party to discuss any legislation. in the driver’s seat and there is a new ocPolitics being politics to the winners cupant in the White House who likes the go the spoils. The GOP had their time in little folk. the sun and ran the show for eight years, Where were all of these changes the yes, even when the Democrats gained the GOP now wants to suddenly institute leadership two years ago. You need 60 when the past eight years the economy votes in the Senate to pass legislation, not was heading for the tank? (Blame Clinton) a simple majority and the Democrats never A report last week stated we were ofhad it and still don’t. If the Democrats ficially in a recession last October. (Let’s passed a bill the guy in the White House kick Clinton) Couldn’t have been the other

guy’s fault because he never had a clue.

Apparently the GOP doesn’t realize we are in a deeper recession: 74,000 jobs lost last week, 260,000 jobs lost last year, unemployment at a record 4.8 million.

(Again Clinton’s fault I’m sure) I wonder if the GOP is aware of the $18.4 billion in bonuses Wall Street bankers handed out including Citi group who was just handed billions in the $700 billion bail out. The GOP didn’t have trouble voting for their big buddies. (Clinton’s fault) There was no oversight on that money.

And how about one of our bailout recipients ordering a $50 million jet, but an Obama messenger caused that order to be cancelled. The former chief would have turned his head. (Clinton taught him how, bad Clinton) VP Biden said these people should be put in the Brig, a friend of mine said if someone is caught stealing to put food on the table for his family they are jailed; these people get off scott free.

The other guy in 2002 lifted regulations on Freddy Mac, Fannie Mae and the banks, and all hell broke loose in the lending industry. (Oops, forgot: Clinton was hiding in the White House even though the

other guy was president. Blame Clinton) Republican governors are hurting for money that would help with new projects that would create jobs and tax revenue, but like the Republican Congressman who blasted Rush Limbaugh, then later crawled with an apology, they kept quiet.

Rush, who looks like he hasn’t missed a meal with his $10 million contract, speaks out of both sides of his mouth: “People who use or sell drugs should be jailed,” he said, until he was caught abusing prescription drugs then he asked for a free pass to jail. (Clinton shoved them down his throat.)

He says he wants the Obama programs to fail and Obama should come to him for advice. I’d rather starve.

And, while we’re blaming Clinton for all that went wrong the last eight years, let’s kick Franklin Roosevelt, who brought us Social Security and smack Lyndon Johnson, who signed the bill for Medicare.

Can you imagine how the seniors today who worked when there was not a pension or 40l retirement plan could live?

These are social programs. Republicans don’t like social programs. Down with Roosevelt and Johnson! Blame Clinton!

I am excited to know that a very good friend of the western Susony indsor sex County community is going to be the subject of a TNT (Turner For the turnaround in Network Television) movie this his life he gives full weekend. Based on the best selling book, “Gifted hands,” the movie credit to his mother will feature the life story of world famous pediatric surgeon Dr. Benja- Sonya’s stern guidance and the family’s min Carson.

Director of Pediatric Neurosurfaith in God. gery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Carson is no stranger to the ance and the family’s faith in God. greater Seaford area. Former SeaWorking with John Hollis at the time ford School District educator/administrator and current director of Public Relations for the Carson’s visited Seaford, I was fortunate to have been afforded the opportunity Nemours Health and Prevention Services, to spend some time with Dr. Carson and John Hollis, first introduced Dr. Carson his family. One of those times included to Delaware, especially western Sussex a charity softball game at Shorebirds staCounty. dium featuring singer Michael Bolton. I John had Dr. Carson come to Seaford was able to sit with Dr. Carson and his to be keynote speaker at the “Festival of wife and enjoy the humble, gentle spirit Youth” back in the mid to late 1990s. The that they seemed to always generate. They festival was part of a weekend of events never made anyone feel awkward or inheld annually to help raise money for the timidated by their celebrity status. As a construction of the Western Sussex Boys matter of fact, I think Dr. Carson finds his & Girls Club and Nanticoke Senior Cencelebrity status somewhat baffling. ter.

Dr. Carson’s book, “Gifted Hands,” has From that point Dr. Carson literally adopted the Seaford area and made numerous now been followed by two other books, “THINK BIG,” and “The Big Picture.” visits to help with the capital campaign to raise needed funds for the youth and senior But, it is “Gifted Hands” that will be feacenter. Thanks to him and his wife, Candy, tured in the TNT movie starring Oscar and mother, Sonya, the Boys & Girls Club winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. as Dr. Carson, was built and has now expanded to include Aunjanue Ellis (Men of Honor and Ray) as his wife and NAACP Image Award wina site in Laurel. ner Kimberly Elise as his mother.

Dr. Carson’s story is one of true perseThe movie will tell an awesome story verance and provides a model for parents who seek to learn ways to help assure their and it is one that families everywhere should tune in and watch together. I have children aspire to success. Early in life, written volumes of articles about Dr. Dr. Carson, like many young people, was Carson and his family in the newspapers headed toward a life of deviancy, a future where I have worked and each time I that would be void of the extraordinary never felt I could quite capture the justisuccess he has enjoyed as a medical giant. fied significance of the message of this For the turnaround in his life he gives full outstanding human being. credit to his mother Sonya’s stern guid-

Now, I feel comfortable that with an Alist of actors, the major cable network of Turner and most importantly, Dr. Carson’s blessings, there will be a vehicle that can adequately share this poignant story with the world.

I hope everyone will tune in for the World Premier of Gifted Hands, Saturday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. on TNT. It will be a welcome departure from some of the doom and gloom that we have been forced to deal with as of late!

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The national average price of gas held steady at $1.84 a gallon for most of the week and increased slightly at week’s end to $1.85 a gallon.

Crude oil trading took a hit in midweek trading following the U.S. Department of Labor report that jobless claims rose to a record 4.78 million, coupled with another report noting a slide in durable goods. Crude oil closed the week at $41.68 a barrel, compared to prices of $92 per barrel a year ago.

The Department of Energy (DOE) reported gasoline demand was down 1.7% from the same four-week period last year. The DOE also revealed a 6.2 million barrel crude oil inventory gain, putting domestic stockpiles at 338.9 million barrels, 45.8 million barrels (or 15.6%) above year-ago levels.

January proved to be slow month for gasoline demand. According to the Federal Highway Administration, Americans continued to cut the number of miles they drive for a 13th consecutive month.

“Although producers have the power to tighten the energy spigots, they cannot control consumer demand. In light of lower demand, low crude oil prices and high supplies, AAA hopes to see gas prices move lower in the days ahead,” said Catherine L. Rossi, manager of Public and Government Affairs, AAA Mid-Atlantic.

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MORNING STAR • febRuARy 5 - 11, 2009

One in five children ages 10 to 17 have received a sexual solicitation on the internet

If you have kids and a computer, you must read this!

I am writing in response to last week’s

column written by Dr. Policastro, “Teach your child safe internet practices.”

Dr. Policastro encouraged parents to limit the amount of time their children spend online, avoid having computers in private bedrooms, and monitor websites visited by reviewing the history on the computer, among other things.

Dr. Policastro did a good job of outlining the basics, however, as a mental health professional who has provided counseling to teenagers who have recently been victims of sexual predators online, I think it is important to further warn parents.

Afterall, one in five children ages 10 to 17 have received a sexual solicitation on the internet (Online Victimization: A Report on the Nation’s Youth).

Dr. Policastro’s basics fall short by underestimating just how computer savvy teenagers are these days.

For instance, trying to monitor the websites your child visits by clicking on Ctrl+H may not show you an accurate list of sites visited because a person can easily select sites from the history to delete while leaving others to make it appear as though only appropriate sites are being visited.

Teenagers certainly have the savvy to do this.

A better way to monitor your child’s online use is to install an internet filtering and control program, such as K9 Web Protection made by a compay called Blue Coat. It is completely free and can be downloaded by going to k9webprotection. com.

This program has many different settings that can be chosen to monitor, filter, and control the content you want your child to access. It allows the parent to create a password so that these settings cannot be changed to gain access to inappropriate sites.

Keep in mind that a child or teenager is never to blame by having “led him on” or having “asked for it” when he/she becomes the victim of an online predator.

But an ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure!

Natalie A. Cherrix

Seaford

Such a pity

I do not think that I have ever met Mr. George Quillen. However, I feel great pity for a person who would demean himself as he did in a letter to the editor.

I would like to share, with him, my thoughts on shoe polish fumes. Mr. Frank Calio’s parents left fascist Italy to come to the United States. They worked hard, worshipped God and gained the respect

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Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published. No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters.

Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or you may email editor@mspublications.com

and admiration of the folks in Laurel. The work involved the use of shoe polish.

The Calio’s overcame adversity to become productive Americans. I don’t believe that inhaling shoe polish was the cause of their success. If I did, I would be asking everyone to sniff it three times a day.

As an American, I am dismayed by the hatred shown by Mr. George Quillen and Mr. Frank Calio.

Robert W. Downes

Raleigh, N.C.

Fair and balanced?

After several weeks of reasonably nonpartisan letters to the paper, this week’s paper was abysmally biased in this regard.

Specifically, the following letters were either anti-Democrat, anti-Calio or both: “Will the media report this?” by Lee Owens “Because it’s easy!” by L. F. Dill “What I learned while working on the election” by Larry Calhoun “Frank Calio was correct” by Richard Dale “Unpopular presidents” by Dan Manka “Writer says he’s scared of liberal thinking or lack thereof” by Steve Ennis “What a difference 4 years makes” by Bob Wooten - same message as Lee Owens Not one message supported our current president or the Democrats, save for Frank Calio’s column, which I found to be refreshing, but then I am a Democrat seemingly wandering in the wilderness of the land of conservative Republicanism.

Generally, when Time magazine presents letters, there will be at least one each covering the opposing views, then generally letters that are additive, that is, provide additional information or points of view.

We have elected a gifted and unique man for president. For the first time ever, a Delawarean has been elected to the second highest office in the land, which surely should be a source of great pride and encouragement for us all.

We have as our Congressional Representative Mike Castle, one of the more liberal Republican members of the House and for whom I also voted and have done so repeatedly.

Interestingly, Representative Castle, who wrote a column in last week’s paper, essentially never receives a nod in the letters areas of the paper. Perhaps Castle is too liberal yet Republican thus creating a sense of confounding dichotomy for our conservative Republican brethren to comment on, neither fish nor foul, as to be negative would castigate one of their own.

Perhaps Al Gore gave up too easily in 2000, but he wanted to end the nation’s uncertainty and thus, with the need to get on with things, graciously bowed out. It is time to do the same now, to end the bickering and support our newly elected officials. This castigation in the paper must end. We are better than this. We have greater problems to solve.

Richard Eger

Seaford

Vote for Venables’ bill

I support Senator Venables in his bid to protect individual property owners. I realize Wilmington officials have stated they only want the right to use eminent domain as a last resort but I fear “good intentions.”

As a high school history and government teacher, I have learned that when

the government passes laws that have the potential to infringe on individual rights, it is simply a matter of time before they do just that. I feel once government officials gain the power to take property for private use that power will be abused sometime in the future.

Thomas Jefferson was clear on the importance of property rights in relationship to other rights when he said, “The right to procure property...is essential to the freedom of every person, and our other rights would mean little without these rights of property ownership.”

I hope those who feel the same way will contact their state representatives and encourage them to also vote for Senator Venables’ bill.

Barb Hudson

Laurel

Correction

In a letter entitled “Unpopular presidents,” the following sentenced was printed: “Seven states succeeded from the Union when he was elected.” This was referring to President Abraham Lincoln.

The correct wording should have been, “Seven states seceded from the Union when he was elected.” The writer picked up his mistake, but we received notice too late for the correction.

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MORNING STAR • FEBRuARy 5 - 11, 2009

New exhibit at the Seaford Museum

By Anne Nesbitt

The newest exhibit at the Seaford Museum is all about art. The display cases in the Webb Room are filled with creations by members of the Nanticoke River Arts, a newly formed organization that hopes to foster art in this area by offering art classes and other educational opportunities in the community. They would like to grow into including fabric art, music, theatre, etc.

The artists in this exhibit are all from the Seaford area. Woody Woodruff’s works, with landscapes and marine paintings, are done in acrylic media. Tammy Kearney presents original watercolors and acrylics with her paintings of birds, landscapes and relaxing scenes. Models of lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay created

by Joseph Owens are shown. They are exceptional accomplishments in detail. These models are from his private collection and are not for sale but he will do commission work.

There are prints in watercolors by Karen Owens featuring Chesapeake light

houses, landscapes and seascapes. Brian Paternoster displays photographic work in unusual topics and Dana Paternoster shows paintings and mixed media. Whimsical fairies created by Joanne Brosius are done in many settings.

Artists Paula Stapleton and Karla Swarthout of “Eye 4 Glass” show collections of infused glass that they have made in their 17 years of experience.

Jewelry maker, Mary Lee Groton, shows her handmade jewelry using sterling silver, crystal, topaz, lapis, peridot and pearl.

Handcrafted and hand painted dolls and hooked rugs are on display by artist Saundra Porter. Kenna Nethken displays artwork in wood.

All art work is for sale with the exception of the Lighthouse models.

These displays will be in place through March 31.The Seaford Museum is located at 203 High Street in Downtown Seaford.

It is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. For further information call 628-9828.

AARP Tax Aide is offering free income tax counseling ad preparation from Feb. 1 through April 15 for senior- and low-income taxpayers of all ages.

AARP-Tax Aide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will assist with personal tax returns. Call for an appointment at the following locations: • Nanticoke Senior Center, 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford, 629-4939; • Methodist Manor Home, 101 Middleford Road, Seaford, 629-4593;

• Greenwood Public Library, Market and Mill streets, Greenwood, 349-5309; • Bridgeville Public Library, Market and Laws streets, Bridgeville, 337-7401; • Delmar Public Library, 101 North Bi-State Boulevard, Delmar, 846-9894.

Assistance will also be provided at the Laurel Public Library, Fridays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., on a first come, first served basis, February, 6, 13, and 27 and March 6, 13, and 27.

Service is also available for homebound individuals.

CITY SUPPORTS LIBRARY - Mayor Ed Butler and Dolores Slatcher, city manager, recently presented a check for $50,000 to Steering Committee members Kay Wheatley and Carol Sapna, to be used for the construction of the Seaford Library and Cultural Center.

This is the first installment of a $150,000 pledge from the city.

Free tax assistance from AARP available in Sussex County

DeRBY WInneRS - Pictured here are members of the Cub Scout Pack #381 of Seaford displaying their trophy won at the Pinewood Derby.

Bill Vanderwende receives the Secretary’s Award from Ed Kee On Saturday, Jan. 22, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture, Ed Kee, presented the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Bill Vanderwende of Harrington.

The award was given in recognition of meritorious service to Delaware agriculture.

Kee said, “One of my important missions as Secretary of Agriculture is to both encourage and recognize individuals who exemplify the timeless traditions of family farming and faithful community service that make our Delaware farmers true examples of the very best that lies in each of us.”

“This is what the Secretary’s Award represents.”

Kee noted the following: • Vanderwende has shown time and

again the importance of balancing profit with preservation, and tradition with technological advancement.

He is as equally committed to agriculture as he is to protecting and conserving our environmental resources for future generations.

• For well over four decades, he and his wife, along with their four children, 10 grandchildren and several employees, have run a dairy, grain and vegetable farming operation in Bridgeville.

Along with his family, he currently milks over 300 head and tills approximately 3,500 acres.

• He and his family have been honored with a long list of accolades: Delaware’s Outstanding Young Farmer by the Jaycees in 1968, named a Master Farmer by Pennsylvania Farmer and

State Extension Services in 1977, Environmental Control Award in 1987, Sussex County Service Club Award for Outstanding Service to Agriculture in 1989, Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year in 1993 and Delaware 4-H Alumnus Award in 1994.

• He has served with distinction on the Sussex County Conservation District Board of Supervisors for 20 years, where he has been chairman since 1992.

His hard work was instrumental in bringing USDA technical and financial assistance to the Upper Nanticoke River Watershed.

This five-year program will assist farmers with installing best management practices to ensure agriculture remains a part of the Sussex County landscape.

Bill Vanderwende

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Seaford Police honored, city reports no homicide or fatal crashes for 2008

By Tony E. Windsor

City government officials joined with law enforcement administration to honor “Seaford’s Finest” during a special recognition event held at the Seaford Gold & Country Club last week.

About 30 Seaford Police officers and 911 dispatchers were commended for outstanding service during 2008. According to Capt. Gary Flood, each of the department’s shift sergeants submits recommendations of officers they feel have contributed service worthy of recognition. A special review committee reviews the candidates and selects those officers who will be honored.

Prior to personally congratulating and handing all awards to each of the officers and dispatchers, Police Chief Gary Morris expressed his appreciation to the officers and civilians who serve the Seaford Police Department. “There are many things we can be proud of in how each of these officers performs their duties, but this is more than individual accomplishments,” he said.

“It is extraordinary teamwork demonstrated by everyone who is serving this city and the police department.”

He followed up by sharing what he said are the results of that teamwork. “There were no homicides or fatal accident deaths in the city of Seaford in the year 2008,” he said. “Let me repeat that, no homicides or fatal crash deaths in this city.” He went on to say that robberies and burglaries were also down by 28 percent for the year as well.

“The biggest factor in these statistics is the proactive actions of the teams of officers and civilian staff who working together to not only solve, but also deter criminal activity in Seaford,” Morris said.

Capt. Flood read off the names of the honored officers and dispatchers and shared the highlights of the actions that resulted in their commendations. He also introduced the three newest members of the Seaford Police Department. They are patrolman Toby Laurion and Jim Bachman and dispatcher Ryan Potter.

The annual awards event was moved to the SGCC because of construction to the Seaford Police Department station on Virginia Avenue. The police station is being expanded and the E-911 communication center is being upgraded and completely remodeled. Currently, according to dispatcher supervisor, Stan Hardesty, all 911 calls are being routed to the 911 call center in Georgetown. An administrative, non-emergency line is still being manned at “Seaford Center” located at the Seaford police station.

The first honors of the evening were presented to the Seaford Center dispatchers, who were praised for their ability to maintain extraordinary high levels of emergency medical dispatch, based on standards set forth by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch. Each dispatcher maintained scores above the 97 percentile rating.

Flood said improvements to the station and communications center started in 2008.

He said the dispatchers volunteered time to assist by doing necessary duties that went beyond their traditional roles. The efforts helped the Seaford Communication Center to receive its national accreditation early, even before the major construction started at the police station property. Dispatchers honored were: Stan Hardesty, Craig Whi-

taker, Beth Cay, Tara Shannon, Anita Bell, Christian Fletcher, Mike Short and Angie Cowgill.

Also a special Commendation Award was dispatcher Anita Bell. She was awarded for maintaining a ranking of 99.43 in dispatching 195 emergency medical calls in 2008. Flood said this is the second year Bell has obtained this ranking.

Flood announced two officers, Ptrl. 1st Class John Wingate and Ptrl. 1st Class Todd White as receiving a Life Saving Award for their actions in saving the life of an east Seaford woman. The woman suffered a heart attack and was not breathing when officers arrived on the scene. Assisted by Cpl Aaron Mitchell and Ptrl. Brock Adkins, Wingate and White administered CPR until paramedics arrived. An emergency room doctor credited the officers with keeping the woman alive until EMS personnel arrived. Mitchell and Adkins received an award for their assistance at the scene.

Two significant honors presented during the evening were the “Employee of the Year” award and the “Chief’s Award.”

Named Employee of the Year is Detective Eric Chambers, who received seven departmental commendation awards throughout the evening. Flood said Chambers assumed command of the police department’s criminal division when the fulltime supervisor was out for health reasons. While in charge he initiated several drug investigations which resulted in arrests and seizure of drugs and property. Chambers also led the Criminal Investigation Division in the number of criminal arrests he was responsible for; a total of 322 felony and misdemeanor arrests.

Receiving the 2008 Chief’s Award was Dispatcher Administrator Stan Hardesty.

Chief Morris said the administrative award was a “tough decision” for him to make.

In recognizing Hardesty, Morris lauded his “continued loyalty” to the department and his above and beyond attitude in serving the police department. Morris said thanks to the leadership of Hardesty the Seaford communications center was able to be nationally accredited prior to the start of construction at the police station. The accreditation, Morris said, is extremely important to any emergency operation.

Throughout the evening police department staff were honored for criminal and traffic enforcement that resulted in the seizure of drugs, weapons, vehicles and money. There were also incidents where

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Opinion Guest Column Sussex County facing some changes

By Vance Phillips

President, Sussex County Council

Change is not always good. Yet a transformation has occurred in the Sussex County Council which, thanks to experienced staff and a thoughtful set of new council members, brings hope for a brighter future.

For 10 years, the composition of the Sussex County Council remained the same. But this past November, three new public servants were elected, representing an unprecedented 60 percent turnover in the five-member body. Under normal circumstances, this is extremely rare.

Imagine the Delaware General Assembly welcoming 37 new members out of its 62-member body, or Congress turning over 321 members of its 535 senators and congressmen in a single election.

This is a rare moment indeed, one that has required our newest public servants to hit the ground running. And these unusual circumstances require unusual solutions.

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the County announced it was facing a $7.7 million general fund shortfall in the current year’s $54 million general fund budget, which runs through June 30. This represents a staggering 14 percent deficit. By comparison, the State of Delaware’s current budget shortfall before recent budget adjustments was a little over 4 percent.

To drop such a fiscal time bomb in the lap of a new council might ordinarily rattle the nerves of newly elected public servants.

Fortunately for the taxpayers of Sussex, their new council has signaled a disciplined attitude toward our County finances by accepting the Administration’s efforts to cut the budget and find savings, without entertaining the possibility of raising taxes. This is a reassuring course in a time when the taxpayers of Sussex County are weathering their own rainy days.

Through the efforts of a dedicated budget committee, a cooperative team of department heads and the determined leadership of County Administrator David Baker and Finance Director Susan Webb, the Council was presented with more than $2.4 million in general fund budget cuts and savings. Although this is a long way from closing the $7.7 million gap, it is a good first step.

Additionally, the Administration also identified more than $4.5 million in major capital projects that could be put off during the current fiscal year.

The Council is sensitive to the difficulties in delaying certain projects that are critical for regulatory or environmental compliance, or may offer economic development opportunities for the county. But in this case, the stop-gap amount these delays represent will have to be made available to close the budget hole if other cuts and savings cannot be found in the next quarterly report by the AdContinued to page 55

Delaware sports gaming is under consideration

Will sport-betting be coming to the First State? That’s a question members of the Markell administration will be working to answer over the next six weeks.

“There has been no decision made,” Delaware Sec. of Finance Gary M. Pfeiffer recently told the House of Representatives’ Gaming & Pari-Mutuels Committee. “The governor has said he’s prepared to evaluate it and we’re prepared to analyze it and make a recommendation to him that’s consistent with the values of the State of Delaware [and] that’s in (our) best economic interests.”

The House and Senate are in recess for the next six weeks while the Joint Finance Committee conducts budget hearings.

During that time, Sec. Pfeiffer said his agency will be exploring the issue and providing information to Gov. Markell on which he’ll base his decision.

State House Minority Whip Dan Short (R-Seaford), who sits on the House Gaming & Pari-Mutuels Committee, says he’s undecided on the issue.

“I want to see the Attorney General’s position on this, I want to know the type of games we’re going to be running, and I want to know how it would be implemented.”

Following are two letters, one in support of sports betting and one opposed. Let your elected officials know your thoughts on this issue.

Visit de.gov to track the progress of the bill and voice your concerns.

It’s time for sports betting!

There are many important issues on the table for our state government to deal with this year. Many of these will impact our lives as economic downturns affect us all.

I believe that it is time to proceed with sports betting to help our budget deficits.

It will take a few months to get this in motion. A projected time to initiate sports betting should be the upcoming football season.

That would give our government certified outlets time to get ready and put in place the necessary components to operate along with the hiring of staff to operate the games.

Training of the new employees will also be necessary as the game itself is a little more sophisticated than pulling a slot lever or picking lotto

Letters to the Editor numbers.

Recently obtained numbers show that last year Nevada recorded $2.5 billion in sports bets. Delaware, being the only state in the east, could certainly use part of that $2.5 billion.

Delaware would be much more palatable in the east to sports betting wagers than going all the way out to the desert to place these kind of bets. Can you imagine that kind of money in our state coffers? What problems could we solve?

No increase in taxes, raising of service fees and tolls. Education would be stabilized without the potential of losing teachers or raising class sizes. Bridges and highways could once again continue to be upgraded.

Our present overloaded court systems could normalize. Jobs would be provided. Economic trickle down for other businesses. Delaware, it is time to become number one again. No other state has this opportunity!

Imagine, Dover Downs for example, as a destination for sports bettors - the hotel convenience for overnight players as is associated with this game; restaurant sales that will increase; and the overlap of slot and lottery play.

Dover Downs also provides first class shows (similar to Las Vegas).

Talk about a package in the east!

Delaware could become the Mecca of the east. Hello Philadelphia, hello Baltimore and D.C.!

Guess what? More jobs. Dover Downs is just one of our casinos that could pave the way for sports betting.

There is a new sports oriented lottery game that is currently being introduced to several states throughout the country and Lotto Quebec of Canada. The game, as a lottery game, essentially picks six high final scores and six low final scores for football games, for example, and rolls over like Powerball to large jackpots.

This game alone could bring multi-millions to Delaware as it crosses sports barriers to include all sports, such as Nascar, baseball, basketball, etc. Razor Sports pro-

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So I can only urge Delaware to start investigating these potentials that are out there. Delaware needs this form of gaming and we need it now! Join me and call your legislator today.

Gary Ward

Seaford

Gary Ward is a lobbyist for Delaware Sports-betting.

Vote against sports betting

Sports betting will be coming up for vote in the House soon. I want to know everyone else’s feeling on it. I am against it especially in this poor economy. I fear for those people who are struggling looking for paydirt with one football game or basketball game.

Even those who are avid sports fans may be sure they know the outcome of the game, but there are always upsets. Look at the Arizona Cardinals. Who ever thought they would be in the Super Bowl?

So what happens to these people when they lose and lose? They end up in the crime system or welfare system.

Yes, of course sports betting already exists here illegally, but so does illegal drug use and distribution. How many millions in tax revenue could we gain if cocaine and marijuana were legal?

I would like to see the statistics on crime increase, gambling addiction and welfare claimants or recipients if sports betting was instituted.

If you are against sports betting call your legislators now or visit www.de.gov and email them. Your voice does matter. Whether this passes or fails, I do not and will not sports bet.

Remember, if government was designed to work for the people, then why should we allow sports betting which could hurt the people?

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Lincoln, Darwin share birthday Most of those born on Feb. 12, 1809 have long been forgotten, but the lives of two men born on that day still influence society today.

Abraham Lincoln’s resolve to reunite this nation under the conviction that “all men are created equal” started our country on a course of action that eventually would lead us closer to this reality.

Charles Darwin’s work, On the Origin of Species, remains a topic of discussion and debate 150 years after its release.

Some say we should stop the debate and accept Darwin’s theory as fact while others say that the accumulating evidence of the complexity of life refutes his theory and points to a designer.

The University of Delaware Library is observing the birth of Abraham Lincoln with a major exhibition, “Abraham Lincoln: A Bicentennial Celebration,” which is on view in the Special Collections Exhibition Gallery of the Morris Library of the University of Delaware, South College Avenue at Winslow Road, on UD’s Newark campus through June 5.

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Final Word

ministration.

To prevent future capital delays or draining of critical reserves, I can assure you that the budget team will be working very hard in the coming months to stop the bleeding and turn the tide of red ink into black. This will be no small task, considering important revenue streams likely will continue to flow at a trickle.

Meantime, the County’s 2010 budget to be unveiled this spring will have many changes. Fortunately, the budget review done in the last month has laid the groundwork for a methodical analysis of all County expenditures.

Additionally, performance audits as recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association will be considered to make the County more efficient and streamline our processes in order to save the taxpayers’ money, while preserving County services.

Sussex County is a wonderful place to live, and our low taxes represent one of its greatest quality-of-life assets.

President Barack Obama

Take heart that a new Sussex County Council is hard at work with a dedicated and experienced administrative staff to bring our fiscal house in order and protect the wallets of the citizens of this great county.

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