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Gift of land to Delaware Tech could generate $6.5 million By Daniel Richardson
VETERANS - He was there when the flags were raised at Iwo Jima. Page 8 SCAMS - The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of several current e-mail and telephone scams. Page 10 JOURNAL -Missing funds, thefts and a murdersuicide are among the Police Journal items. Page 12 EDUCATION - What’s good for boys is good for girls, teachers' association says. Page 14 AWARDS - Seaford Police hand out more than 50 awards to the officers, dispatchers and support personnel. Page 16 TOP AWARD - The prestigious Josiah Marvel Cup Award is presented to Warren L. Allen. Page 17 JAYS AND RAIDERS - The Seaford and Woodbridge boys’ and girls’ basketball teams met on the hardwood last week. Page 43 STARS - A Woodbridge boys’ basketball player and a Seaford girls’ basketball player are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 45 HAMS - Are you a “ham” radio operator who wants to turn your hobby into a way to help? Page 53 CONCERT - A February ‘Heart Strings’ concert by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra will be held on Saturday. Page 54 ELECTION - Who finished first in the First State in the Presidential election? Page 59
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From left, Delaware Tech Vice President Dr. Ileana Smith and Delaware Tech President Dr. Orlando George accept the deed for land worth $6.5 million from Ray and Blanche Baker. Photo by Daniel Richardson
Two parcels of land, together appraised at $6.5 million, have been donated to Delaware Technical and Community College. The gift, part of the estate of the late U.S. Senator John J. Williams and his wife, Elsie, was the largest donation to the college in its history. The two parcels, totaling 954 acres, are located southeast of Laurel on Del. 24, near Trap Pond State Park. Sen. Williams’daughter and current owner of the land, Blanche Baker, and her husband, Ray, presented the deed to Del Tech on Wednesday, Jan. 30. “They have always led by example and inspire all of us to do Continued to page three
West Sussex Relay for Life committee sets 10th anniversary goal of $165,000 Two gifts of $8,500 help kick off fund-raising event during rally at Gethsemane Church By Carol Kinsley The West Sussex Relay for Life celebrated 10 years of fund-raising for the American Cancer Society at its kickoff for the 2008 event, which is scheduled for May 9 and 10 at Woodbridge Sports Complex in Greenwood. More than 180 people, young and old, from all walks of life gathered to register teams at Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Reliance on Wednesday, Jan. 30. All were touched by cancer or knew someone who had been. One couple had 50 years of survival to celebrate. Renee Griffith, co-chair of the 2008 event, announced a local goal of $165,000 to go toward research and finding more cures for cancer. “One day there will be a cure, but until then, we will continue to work,”
Griffith vowed. In 2007, Relay for Life efforts around the world raised more than $405 million. The event also spreads awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures and celebrates survivorship. Survivors are honored in the opening lap of the Relay. Lighted luminaria honor survivors or commemorate the lives of those who have been lost to this disease. The West Sussex Relay committee presented recognition to Kate Baltz for her passion and involvement in the American Cancer Society. Baltz, whose father had been principal at Seaford High School before his death from a brain tumor, had tagged along with her mother at earlier relays, but got really involved during her junior year. She was chair of the student
government’s team that year, then in her senior year was instrumental in opening participation to the whole student body. Events such as “Kiss a Pig,” where students voted with their cash which teacher would have to do the kissing at a pep rally, helped the team raise $10,000. Baltz is now attending the University of Delaware and is team captain of the “Lifesavers” team whose theme is “Cruise away from Cancer.” She expressed delight in finding another group to join where the relay is as highly valued as it is in Seaford. To help jump-start the relay, two “Hope” sponsors each presented a check for $8,500. Both are returning major sponsors. Employees of Trinity Transport Inc., headquartered in Continued to page four
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Delaware Tech receives donation Continued from page one
more in our communities,” Delaware Tech President Dr. Orlando George, Jr., said of Blanch and Ray Baker. The land will be sold by the college and the money used to maintain and care for the John and Elsie Williams Conference Center and to supplement the operational budget of the college for years to come. The conference center was the former home of John and Elsie Williams and was conveyed to the college after the passing of the couple in 1990. The revenue generated by the sale will only be used for the Owens campus in Georgetown. School officials said that the annual proceeds could bring in an estimated $650,000 a year. The largest donation that the college had received prior to this was the gift of recovered treasure from two Spanish ships that is now on display at the Owens campus. Some of the treasure was sold at auction by the college last year for $700,000. According to Dr. George, the college is going to form a committee to decide on the best way to maximize the value of the land. “We are educators, not businessmen,” said Dr. George. Officials were unable to say when the property would be on the market or give any details as to how the land will be sold. “It will be a careful and deliberate process,” said Dr. George. Delaware Tech Vice President Ileana Smith said, “We are deeply moved by their (the Bakers’) trust and belief in the college. The annual income from their gift will benefit areas of critical need such as scholarships, instructional equipment, computer technology, campus upkeep and services for students.” Personnel costs represent 70 percent of Delaware Tech’s operational budget. Officials said that the extra money from the sale of the land will go towards the greatest needs of the school. Blanche Baker said, “Delaware Tech has earned this gift and by giving it, we can say thank you...thank you Delaware Tech.”
Nanticoke Derby to benefit Nanticoke Health Services
Nanticoke Health Services will be hosting the 22nd annual Dinner and Auction on April 19, at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse. This year’s theme is “The Nanticoke Derby,” so get those “Derby Hats” out of the closet and get ready for “The Greatest Race” in thoroughbred history. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Charity Endowment Prescription Fund and a certified Stroke Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Delaware National Bank will be atop the starting gate as the presenting sponsor. Don Moore will once again lead the spirited live auction. The cost to attend is $75 per person. Sponsorship packages are available. For further information and questions contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, extension 2404.
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Relay for Life rally draws 180 people Continued from page one
Seaford, have organized as Trinity Foundation and made the first presentation. Headquartered in Federalsburg, Md., H&M Bay Inc., a transportation company founded by Walter Messick and Lawrence Hayman, also donated $8,500. The American Cancer Society asks each individual participant to raise $100 and each team to bring in $1,000. Some teams not only solicit outright sponsors but conduct fundraisers such as selling Valentine chocolates, selling handmade items such as quilts, or conducting scrapbook-making workshops. Information on some of these efforts are posted on the website. Stephanie Feyler, ACS community specialist, noted that the West Sussex kickoff had attracted more people than any other kickoff she knew of. Challenging participants to “Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back,” she noted that the American Cancer Society also provides patient services including free transportation on the “Road to Recovery,” camps and scholarships for children who are cancer survivors and clinical trial matching. Doreen Matt-Marshall amused and touched the audience with a description of her battle with breast cancer 12 years ago,
starting with a poem about getting rid of her pantyhose. She explained that after her surgery she re-evaluated what was important in her life and what was not, and made some changes, starting with throwing her pantyhose into the trash. Despite chemotherapy treatments, she earned her college degree with an excellent attendance record and a 4.0 average. At age 40, she said, “I met a man who sees me, not my scars,” and she remarried. Cancer patients need a strong support system, Matt-Marshall said. For her, it was a friend, a nurse, who went with her to appointments and picked her up the day after surgery with a half gallon of mint chocolate chip ice cream and a tablespoon waiting in the car. Matt-Marshall described the Relay for Life as “the most amazing experience of my life” and said she will continued to do it “as long as God allows.” She added that the next day, Jan. 31, was her 50th birthday. Teams can still register for Relay for Life using the event website, www.events. cancer.org/rflwestsussex. For help in registering, contact Marge Gordon, the on-line chair, at RelayForLife@mchsi.com or by telephone at (302) 947-1789.
In the photos from top to bottom are: Representing the Messick family and H&M Bay Inc., Scott Steinhardt, left, and Walt Messick III present the American Cancer Society a check for $8,500. Accepting the check is Sherry Wix, chair of the sponsorship committee. Trinity Foundation presents a check to the West Sussex Relay in the amount of $8,500. From left are Sarah Ruffcorn, Brandy McMullen and Renee Griffith, representing the Foundation, and Sherry Wix, of the Relay for Life West Sussex Committee. Kate Baltz is honored for her passion and involvement in the Relay for Life last year. Photos by Carol Kinsley
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Law would require bills to be paid to do business with city By Lynn R. Parks Three new laws could soon be on the books in Seaford. The city council Tuesday night heard first readings of the proposed laws and second and final readings are set for the Tuesday, Feb. 12, city council meeting. One proposed law would mandate that in order to receive a permit, license or city service, the applicant would have to be in good financial standing with the city. That would mean that the applicant could have no outstanding city bills, including taxes, electric or water bills, or fees. The law would apply to individuals as well as businesses. Applicants for any type of city service would be required to provide all the names under which they have previously done business with the city. City workers who accept applications for services would have the authority to deny the request, based on outstanding bills. Applicants would then be able to ap-
peal that denial with the city manager and, if unhappy with that decision, with the city council. Another ordinance outlines the conditions under which multi-family dwellings could be constructed in the city’s Riverfront Enterprise Zone, its downtown area. In addition to laying out setback and lot size requirements for townhouses, apartments and semi-detached homes, the new ordinance, which would be part of the city’s zoning law, would mandate that each unit in the residential complex have a separate storage area and a screened area for trash cans. The third law would increase the number of required parking spaces for homes in medium-density residential districts from 1.5 to two. If approved, all new residences in the city would be required to have two off-street parking spaces. The city is accepting public comment on the three proposed ordinances. For information, call city hall, 629-9173.
City to create extension of water lines By Lynn R. Parks The city of Seaford has hired the engineering firm George, Miles and Buhr to design an extension of its water lines out Middleford Road. Cost of the design is about $41,000, which will be paid from the city’s water impact fee reserves. According to the proposal the engineering firm submitted to the city, permits for the project would be obtained by May 15 and construction bids would be awarded in midJuly. Construction would start the first of August and would be complete by November. The new line would start at the Park Professional Center on Middleford Road, where the current line ends, and go east to U.S. 13. It would then run north along the highway, cross Williams Pond and connect with the current city line at the Holiday Inn Express. The city started looking at extending its water line when Cato Gas and Oil, which owns the lot at the northeast corner of U.S. 13 and Middleford Road and which is planning to put a Popeyes fast-food restaurant there, asked the city for permission to use a private well for water until city water
is available on the site. City manager Dolores Slatcher told the city council earlier this month that extending the water line, in addition to benefiting Cato, would also allow the city to provide water to businesses along Middleford Road, should they decide to come into the city. The new water line, which would create a loop and would eliminate two deadend water pipes, would also mean that the city would have another way of getting water to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, the Methodist Manor House and LifeCare at Lofland Park nursing home. The main that carries water to the hospital was installed in 1956 and Slatcher said that there have been times that there were problems with the main and the city had to carry water to the hospital in trucks. At its Jan. 8 meeting, the city council voted to allow the Popeyes restaurant to use a private well for water if city water is not available when it opens. Assistant city manager Charles Anderson said then that the restaurant is planned to open in August or September. The restaurant would be required to connect to city water within 180 days of it becoming available.
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Business Top agents named by CFM
Callaway, Farnell and Moore, Inc., of Seaford (CFM) announced their Top Producers for 2007. Vice President Kathy Farnell presented awards to Randy Hill as Top Selling Agent and to Bev Blades as Top Listing Agent for the year. Randy has proven to be a valuable asset to CFM since joining the firm in 2005. Bev has been with the company since 1987 and has consistently been a Top Producer. Fran Ruark, Bev Blades, Karen Hamilton, Terry Scott, Judy Rhodes, Phyllis Parker, Trina Ruark, Carolyn Fox, and Susie Mordes rounded out the Top Ten Selling Agents. Finishing out the Top Ten Listing Agents were Terry Scott, Randy Hill, Fran Ruark, Judy Rhodes, Karen Hamilton, Dee Cross, Trina Ruark, Susie Mordes, and Eileen Craft. Callaway, Farnell and Moore, Inc., has two Seaford locations at 500 W. Stein Highway and 22128 Sussex Highway. The offices are open everyday for your convenience and can be reached by calling (302) 629-4514 or (302) 628-8500.
Lloydlee Heite attends Tour
Professional photographer Lloydlee Heite recently returned from New York City, where he took part in the Bruce Hudson New Directions Photographer Tour.
Bruce is a nationally known, award winning photographer, who is an expert in Digital image creation as well as one of the leaders in family and environmental photography on the West coast. Lloydlee learned the latest photography trends, in digital and environmental photography. He also learned about creating “Portrait Wall Art” of your family, for your home. “As a photographer who always has had a really artistic side and loved creating art for my own, and others’ homes, I was amazed at all I learned about designing Family art pieces that would not only be pieces of art for your home, but also keepsakes to be handed down for generations as well,” said Lloydlee. Lloydlee has been in business for more than 20 years and maintains his studio in Bridgeville, where he specializes in Family, Wedding and Location portraiture. For details or photography advice, call 337-8545, or visit www.lloydlee.com.
After Hours Mixer
The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce will hold an After Business Hours Mixer on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will be hosted by Nanticoke Automotive, 750 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford. There will be refreshments – door prizes – Ambassadors 50/50. RSVP by
Vice President Kathy Farnell (center) presents awards to Randy Hill as Top Selling Agent and to Bev Blades as Top Listing Agent for the year.
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Of 310 members of his company, only 17 survived at Iwo Jima The Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers are running a series of articles on the veterans who served this nation during World War II. We welcome suggestions for interviews. Contact Bryant Richardson at 629-9788.
By James Diehl Over the years, historians have described the American attack on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima in 1945 as “throwing human flesh against reinforced concrete.” Seaford resident Vaughn Russell can certainly attest to that. A member of the 3rd Marine Division, Russell was one of more than 100,000 United States Marines who took part in the battle. Of the 310 members of his company, he was one of only 17 survivors. “Because of that, I had terrible survivor’s guilt for years after I got home,” Russell admits today. “I thought for years and years that I used up all my luck and death was right around the corner for me. That’s how I used to live my life.” A volcanic island about 650 nautical miles south of Tokyo, Iwo Jima was the first of the so-called “homeland islands” to be attacked during World War II. It was an island that had been heavily fortified by the Japanese, many of whom fired on the Americans from an elaborate system of tunnels and firing positions that ran throughout Mount Suribachi, a 550foot volcanic cone at the island’s southern tip. From their positions in the mountain, Japanese gunners zeroed in on every inch of the landing beach. Every Marine, everywhere on the island, was always in range of Japanese guns. Throughout the battle, the invading U.S. Marines fought above ground and rarely saw a Japanese soldier, who fought most of the time from the underground tunnels. “We never saw the Japanese, so we would just fire where we thought the shots were coming from,” Russell says. “The only Japanese soldiers we saw were dead ones.” Russell tells a unique, first-hand account of what became one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. His stories about Iwo Jima are vivid, detailed and, at times, disturbing. But they are so very real. “If I told you everything I remembered about Iwo Jima, you’d either say I was a liar or I could walk on water,” Russell says rather matter-of-factly these days. “All I can say is, I can’t walk on water and I’m certainly not a liar. “I have looked in the mirror at times over the years, though, and thought that I was a miracle.” In a letter to his mother shortly after the battle, Russell wrote that he was alive for one reason and one reason only: “The will and grace of God [has kept me safe]. In your wildest imagination, you cannot believe what I have been through.” Of the more than 21,000 Japanese soldiers on Iwo Jima, 20,703 died and 216 were captured during the battle. The Allied forces suffered 27,909 casualties, with 6,825 killed in action, during the 35-day battle in early 1945. “We were told that Iwo Jima was the
Seaford resident Vaughn Russell fought with the 3rd Marine Division during the 1945 battle for the island of Iwo Jima. He was one of only 17 members of his company, which numbered 310 before the attack, to have survived.
first of the homeland islands and that it was going to be an intense battle, but that it should be over in about three days,” Russell remembers. “Later, I found the ship’s radio and I heard these outfits calling and saying they were pinned and taking heavy casualties. I went back and told the guys that this was not going to be just a three-day battle.” The battle for Iwo Jima was a couple of days old when Russell and company reached the island in February of 1945. After a treacherous landing, the young Marine spent his first night on the island in a foxhole – at least that’s what he was told. “When I went onto the beach, I just fell down because I was so seasick,” Russell recalls, referring to the unique landing procedure that caused a lot of the invading forces to fall ill. “Then someone kicked me and told me I was going to be a whole lot sicker if I didn’t get off the beach. “I slept in a foxhole that first night and, when I woke up, I had this stuff all over me. They shelled us all night long but I slept through it because I was so sick. The guy next to me wouldn’t get out of his foxhole so he kept throwing stuff at me [to try and wake me up.]” Later in the battle, Russell was watching from his foxhole as an American tank rolled by. He recalls thinking how he would like to be on that tank, heavily fortified against the constant barrage of ammunition flying over his head. Seconds later, the tank hit a land mine and was blown apart. Another time, while pinned down in yet another foxhole, Russell and another Marine decided they should probably change their position before nightfall because the Japanese had an eye on their pinned-in position. They changed location, successfully it turns out. But it sure wasn’t easy. “I counted to five and dove and I was completely in mid-air when I felt a bullet go right past my cheekbone,” Russell says. “The guy asked me if I was okay and I
opened my mouth but couldn’t get anything out. So, I just shook my head no.” Many contentious days ensued – days hard to describe for the 82-year-old Seaford man. Every day on Iwo Jima presented a completely different set of dangers.
Russell saw friends and colleagues killed before his very eyes, rotting flesh everywhere he looked and was hit by flying body parts on at least one occasion. Somehow, he survived. “One time, when I was trapped by a machine gun, I promised God that if I survived I’d go to church every chance I got,” Russell remembers. “They say there are no atheists in foxholes. Amen to that! “Another day, I was talking to a guy when he just fell over. I was trying to find out where the shot came from when another guy came up and stood in the exact same spot. I tackled him just in time.” Russell’s final memory of Iwo Jima – at least in 1945 – is helping transport a wounded colleague. Even that was far from simple when fighting the Japanese Imperial Army. “When dealing with the Germans, if someone was working as a medic, they would respect that,” Russell says. “Not the Japanese. They would shoot to kill, even the medics.” After several weeks on the island, Russell began experiencing a series of blackouts – blackouts that eventually got him sent home for evaluation. He never made it back to the Pacific, instead fulfilling a promise he made to his father when he was just 17 years old – a promise to complete his high school education. Russell dropped out of Bridgeville High Continued to page nine
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Russell enlisted in the Marines on his 17th birthday in 1942 Continued from page eight
School in the 11th grade, later returning and receiving his high school diploma in 1947 at the age of 22. “I enlisted on my 17th birthday in 1942 and, when I was hitchhiking home from Philadelphia, my mother and sister picked me up and asked me what I had been doing,” Russell says. “When I told them I enlisted in the Marines, my mom said she wouldn’t let me go. But my dad said he would sign if I promised to get my education when I got home.” For decades after the war, Russell could not escape his intense dislike for the Japanese people. As with many veterans of World War II, particularly those who saw more than their fair share of combat, feelings lingered even as the world moved on. That all changed in 1995 when Russell, then 70, returned to the island where he witnessed so many horrors as a young man. “I used to despise everything about the Japanese but, when I came off that island this time, I had no hate,” he says. “I lost 50 years to hate and hate can be a very consuming thing. I made no effort to contact [the Japanese],
but when I left that island, I wasn’t mad anymore.” A side note to the battle of Iwo Jima centers around the famous photograph of five Marines and a U.S. Navy corpsman raising the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi. The photograph records what was actually the second flag-raising on the mountain, which took place on the fifth day of the battle. It’s an event that is still very emotional to Russell, even 62 years later. “When the flag went up, the ships all started blowing their horns, even with the shelling going on,” Russell recalls. “To this day, I still get a lump in my throat when I think about that.” Russell has no doubt, even more than six decades later, that there would have been much more intense fighting, similar to that on Iwo Jima, if not for President Harry S. Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki later in 1945. “Those bombs saved a lot of [American] lives because the Japanese were making every effort to die,” Russell says. “They were ready to die and, when you have to kill a man to stop him,
you really have a fight on your hands.” Russell was one of a handful of men from his unit who survived the intense fighting on Iwo Jima. He received three presidential citations, also fought for his country in Guam and suffered permanent hearing loss as a result of his combat years. Remarkably, he doesn’t feel he
did anything heroic. Rather, he’s just happy to have survived. “Just being here today is a great reward,” he says. “I woke up completely deaf on Jan. 25, 2004, and I have to use very strong hearing aids now. “That’s the price I paid, but a lot of guys paid far heavier prices than I did.” Russell married his wife, He-
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Taxpayers beware of these new IRS scams during tax season The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of several current e-mail and telephone scams that use the IRS name as a lure. The IRS expects such scams to continue through the end of tax return filing season and beyond. The most recent scams include the following: Rebate Phone Call At least one scheme using the word “rebate” as part of the lure has been identified. In that scam, consumers receive a phone call from someone identifying himself as an IRS employee. The caller tells the targeted victim that he is eligible for a sizable rebate for filing his taxes early. The caller then states that he needs the target’s bank account information for the direct deposit of the rebate. Refund e-mail The IRS has seen several variations of a refund-related bogus e-mail, which falsely claims to come from the IRS, tells the recipient that he or she is eligible for a tax refund for a specific amount, and instructs the recipient to click on a link in the e-mail to access a refund claim form. The form asks the recipient to enter personal information that the scamsters can then use to access the e-mail recipient’s bank or credit card account. In a new wrinkle, the current version of the refund scam includes two paragraphs that appear to be directed toward tax-exempt organizations that distribute funds to other organizations or individuals. The e-mail contains the name and supposed signature of the Director of the IRS’s Exempt Organizations business division. Audit e-mail Another new scam brought to IRS attention contains features not seen before by the IRS. Using a technique calculated to get almost anyone’s attention, the email notifies the recipient that his or her tax return will be audited. This is the first scam of which the IRS is aware that uses this to get the victim to respond. Unusual for a scam e-mail, it may contain a salutation in the body addressed to the specific recipient by name. Most scam e-mails seen by the IRS are sent using the same technique used by spammers, in which hundreds of thousands of messages are sent to potential victims based on Internet address. Because of the volume, the typical scam e-mail is not personalized. This e-mail instructs the recipient to click on links to complete forms with personal and account information, which the scammers will use to commit identity theft. Changes to tax law e-mail This bogus e-mail is addressed to businesses, accountants and “Treasury” managers. It instructs them to download information on tax law changes by clicking on a
series of links to publications on businesses, estate taxes, excise taxes, exempt organizations and IRAs and other retirement plans. The IRS believes that clicking on a link downloads malware onto the recipient’s computer. Malware is malicious code that can take over the victim’s com-
puter hard drive, giving someone remote access to the computer, or it could look for passwords and other information and send them to the scamster. There are other types of malware, as well. The urls contained in the link are not legitimate IRS Web ad-
dresses. All IRS.gov Web page addresses begin with http://www.irs.gov/. Paper check phone call In a current telephone scam, a caller claims to be an IRS employee who is calling because the IRS sent a check to the individual being called. The caller states
that because the check has not been cashed, the IRS wants to verify the individual’s bank account number. The caller may have a foreign accent. In reality, the IRS leaves it entirely up to the individual to choose to cash or not cash a paper check.
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To start out the Year of the Rat, get out your wok Happy 4705! Today begins the Chinese lunar New Year of the Rat. ORETTA NORR If you were born in 1912 or every twelve years after (24, 36, 48, etc.) you’re a rat. The Rat is at the very beginning of the cycle of the twelve Chinese Zodiac signs and those born under him are trailblazers. Rats are problem solvers — busy, hard working and intent on achieving their goals. Whatever your sign, to properly celebrate Chinese New Year you shrimp and chicken to oil and stir-fry should clean your house from top to bottom. A clean house symbolizes sweeping quickly for 30 seconds to one minute. Reaway last year’s cares and woes and creat- move and set aside. Use same oil to stir fry ing a fresh start. The Kitchen God will as- bean sprouts, peppers and onions. Season cend to heaven to pay his respects and to and cook for 1 minute and set aside. Wipe report on your family, so bribe him with out wok and coat well with oil. When oil is cake to insure a favorable review or coat smoking hot, add eggs and rotate the pan the cake with honey so he can’t open his so as to quickly spread the eggs into a panmouth! cake shape. While the egg is still partially If spring cleaning in February is not fluid, add rice noodles. Stir and fold nooyour thing and you don’t mind crossing dles and the eggs should be broken up into the Kitchen God, you can observe the small pieces and dispersed uniformly. ConNew Year with one of these very authentic tinue to stir to avoid noodles from sticking recipes. It may not be easy to observe Chi- to the pan. Add curry powder and check nese traditions but it’s not hard at all to for seasoning. When noodles are steaming love Chinese food. hot, add shrimp, chicken and vegetables and continue to mix and stir until everySingapore Noodles thing is steaming hot. Serves 4 to 6 1 pound thin rice noodles, soaked in cold Mandarin Fried Rice water for 2 hours and drained Serves 4 to 6. It is recommended to use 1 pound baby shrimp, without shells, deday-old rice so that the drier rice can veined, rinsed and drained soak up the flavors. 1 skinless chicken breast cut into 1/4-inch Canola oil strips 3 eggs 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 bunch chopped scallions, green and 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper white separated Canola oil, to cook 1 lapchang, diced (Chinese sausage) (can 1 tablespoon minced ginger substitute with 4 strips of cooked bacon) 1/2 cup scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths 8 cups cooked, day-old, long-grain rice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons thin soy sauce 1/2 pound bean sprouts 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 red bell pepper, julienned Salt to taste 1 onion, julienned In a wok or frying pan, add 2 table2 eggs, lightly scrambled spoons of oil and quickly soft-scramble 2 tablespoons curry powder the eggs. Remove the eggs. In the same Salt and white pepper to taste wok, coat with oil and stir-fry garlic and Marinate shrimp and sliced chicken toginger. Add white scallions and lapchang. gether in soy sauce, wine, cornstarch and Add rice and mix thoroughly. Add soy white pepper for 20 minutes. In a hot wok sauce, white pepper and scrambled eggs. or large frying pan coated well with oil, stir fry ginger, scallions and garlic. Add Check for seasoning. Serve immediately.
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Police Journal Funds missing from CHEER center
Delaware State Police recently charged a 50-year-old Ocean View woman with felony theft and falsifying business records at a local senior center. On Friday, Jan. 11, auditors at the center at 30637 Cedar Neck Road told police that numerous irregularities had been found and that several business records were missing. The auditors said that an examination of business records had revealed more than $7,000 in missing funds. The auditors identified the center’s director, Sheree R. Stephens, 50, of Ocean View, as the suspect. A search of Stephens’ vehicle revealed many of the missing documents, police said. In addition, they said, a prescription pill bottle containing prescription drugs belonging to a nurse employed by the senior center was also located in the car. Stephens told police she had found the prescription bottle in the parking lot of the center and placed it in her vehicle. Police said that Stephens later provided a written statement to troopers admitting to taking the funds because of financial troubles she was having at home. During the investigation, Stephens was identified as a suspect in the theft of a wallet from a 68-year-old Ocean View woman. That incident occurred at the center on Monday, Jan. 7, at approximately 3:45 p.m. Stephens did not admit to stealing the wallet. Stephens was charged on Jan. 11 with two counts of theft, felony; theft, misdemeanor; and falsifying business records by altering, erasing, deleting or removing business records. She was arraigned and released on $6,500 unsecured bond.
Man pleads guilty to spotlighting
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents arrested Robert A. Reed, 45, of 34734 Old Stage Road, Laurel, on Jan. 29, in a field between Laurel and Delmar and charged him with spotlighting with a firearm in the vehicle. Agents seized a muzzleloader and spotlight from Reed. On Jan. 30, Reed pled guilty and paid a fine of $322 in Justice of the Peace Court 3 in Georgetown.
Fraud suspect arrested
An employee at the Mattress Ware-
house, 234 Atlantic Ave., Millville, has been charged with stealing about $5,000 from his employer. Police said that between Dec. 27 and Jan. 31, Bruce Harrison, 54, of the 600 Block of Silver Hill, Milford, sold merchandise to cash paying customers for reduced prices. He then pocketed the money, police said, and Bruce Harrison provided customers hand-written receipts. The receipts were not authorized by the company. On Jan. 31, police took Harrison into custody at the warehouse without incident. He was charged with theft greater than $1,000 and eight counts of use of illegitimate retail sales receipt. He was arraigned and released on $5,000 unsecured bond.
Man charged with biting child
State police detectives charged a Millsboro man with felony assault and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly bit his girlfriend’s 10month-old female child. The mother of the child was also charged after she allegedly did not report the incident to police and did not seek medical treatment for Jose Buckmaster the girl’s injuries. On Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m., investigators were contacted by the Division of Family Services after the child was turned over to the agency for placement. The child had been treated at Beebe Medical Center for Autumn Koons 15 bruises left from bite wounds. The child’s mother, Autumn L. Koons,
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20, of Millsboro, was interviewed by police. She told detectives that she and her boyfriend, Jose M. Buckmaster, had been drinking during the evening hours of Friday, Jan. 25. Koons told investigators that she heard the child crying at approximately 11:30 p.m. but did not look into why the baby was crying. Koons told police she observed bite marks on the child’s body the next morning. She stated Buckmaster told her he bit the child because the child would not go to sleep. Koons told investigators she did not report the incident because she was afraid of losing Buckmaster. Buckmaster is not the child's father. Koons was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child. She was arraigned and released on $1,000 unsecured bond with a co-signer. Buckmaster was charged with one count of second degree assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned and committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $10,500 secured bond.
Tip leads to arrest
State police detectives have charged a Greenwood teen with robbery and weapons offenses. Police said that Michael Griffis, 18, robbed the Uncle Willey's convenience store at 12984 S DuPont Hwy., Felton, on Jan. 9. The clerk was robbed at gun point and Griffis fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, poMichael Griffis lice said. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, state police detectives interviewed a citizen who observed a photograph of the suspect in a newspaper. The image was taken from the security tape of the robbery. Police said that Griffis confessed to the crime during an interview with police and was charged with first degree robbery and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. He was arraigned and committed to the Delaware Correctional Center in lieu of $35,000 secured bail.
Paramedics recovering after crash
On Thursday, Jan. 31, paramedic John Schmitt was discharged from Christiana Hospital after a brief stay following a crash that occurred on Monday. The Sussex County Emergency Medical Service said that it is not known how long his recovery will take. EMT Frank DeFord from the Millsboro Fire Company has also been discharged from Christiana Hospital. He is recuperating at home with his family. DeFord and Schmitt were injured when a Jeep, being driven by Michael Martin, 44, Georgetown, hit a Millsboro ambulance at the intersection of Beaver Dam Road and Indian Mission Road, near Angola. Martin was pronounced dead at the scene. Delaware State Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
Teens charged with theft of ATVs
Delaware State Police criminal investigators have charged three teenagers with the thefts of all-terrain vehicles. The first theft was reported on Monday, Jan. 28. Police said that a 43-year-old Harrington woman told them that an Arctic Cat ATV was stolen from her home on Hills Market Road. On Thursday, Jan. 31, a 50-year-old man, also a resident of Hills Market Road, told police that a Yamaha Raptor 350 had been stolen from his property. Also that day, a 51-year-old Harrington man told investigators his Suzuki 400 ATV was taken from his home on South DuPont Highway. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, a state trooper observed a 17-year-old of Magnolia operating the stolen Yamaha Raptor 350 ATV in Magnolia. The teen was pursued and apprehended by the trooper and was taken to Troop 3 and interviewed. The teen told investigators that two additional ATVs were in the woods behind his home. Those vehicles were recovered by police and returned to the victims. Police said that two other teens, a 15year-old and a 17-year-old, both of Magnolia, confessed to helping steal the four wheelers. The teens were all charged with three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, three counts of third degree burglary, second degree conspiracy and three counts of third
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Two dead in apparent murder-suicide The Delaware State Police Homicide unit is investigating the deaths of a man and woman believed to be in their mid-50s. On Monday, Feb. 4, at approximately 12:38 p.m., a state trooper responded to a residence in the 28000 block of Avalon Road, Georgetown, after a security alarm at the house sounded. As the trooper approached the side door of the home, he heard a gunshot come from the back of the garage. The trooper went behind the garage and found the body of a white male victim with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. A 20-gauge shotgun was recovered at the scene. The trooper found the body of a white female in the front passenger seat of a car that was parked in the garage. The exact time and cause of her death are still under investigation. In addition, the relationship between the victims has yet to be confirmed. Police were able to identify the male victim, but have not yet identified the female victim. Both bodies were turned over to the State Medical Examiner’s office.
Contractor charged with theft
William Kramer, 39, of Greenwood, has been charged with three counts of felony theft after police say he accepted money for construction jobs and did not complete the jobs. Police said that Kramer accepted payment from three people to construct pole sheds. The first victim paid for the shed in full in May 2007 and only part of her pole shed was constructed, police said. The other victims made deposits between May 2007 and June 2007, poWilliam Kramer lice said, and their construction was not completed or even started. In addition, police said that two masonry contractors completed concrete work for Advanced Post Frames, Kramer’s business, and were not paid for their work. Kramer was charged with violating a law that requires contractors to pay a lawful claim within 30 days. Kramer was arrested Feb. 1. He was arraigned and released on a $6,000.00 unsecured bond. The Delaware State Police are interested in learning if there are any additional victims in this investigation. Anyone with information in this case should contact the Investigating Officer at (302)856-5850 ext 316 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Five arrested after investigation
On Feb. 1, after a month-long drug investigation, Laurel Police, Georgetown Police and Probation and Parole executed two search warrants at the Little Creek Apartments. One warrant was executed in the 400 building and the second in the 500 building. The following were arrested: Dantra Batson, 23, of Laurel, was charged with possession with the intent to
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deliver marijuana; possession within 300 feet of a church; maintaining a dwelling; second degree conspiracy; 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; and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Batson was committed to SCI on $12,000 secured bond. Whitney Jernigan, 20, of Laurel, was charged with possession with the intent to deliver marijuana; possession within 300 feet of a church; maintaining a dwelling; second degree conspiracy; 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; and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Jernigan was released on $12,000 unsecured bond. Sharonda Chandler, 30, of Laurel, was charged with possession with the intent to deliver marijuana; possession within 300 feet of a church; maintaining a dwelling; second degree conspiracy; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Chandler was released on $9,000 unsecured bond. Trey Elzey, 22, of Laurel, was charged with possession with the intent to deliver marijuana; possession within 300 feet of a church; maintaining a dwelling; second degree conspiracy; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school. Elzey was committed to SCI on $9,000 secured bond. Cedric Stanley, 25, of Greenwood, was charged with violation of probation and committed to SCI.
Town of Laurel Open House The Mayor and Council of Laurel would like to extend an invitation to the public to attend an Open House to meet the town’s new Town Manager, Bill Fasano, Jr. and his wife, Erin. The open house will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Laurel Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street. Light refreshments will be served.
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Education
HONORED FOR KINDNESS - Several Sussex Technical High School students were honored for a random act of kindness toward another student during the first semester. From left: Kyler Lecates (grade nine, Greenwood), Josh Thornton (11, Lincoln), Ivan Carrillo (10, Milford), Kayla Collins (nine, Laurel), Cody Matthews (10, Seaford), Destiny Drummond (10, Lincoln), Bobby Furbush (11, Dagsboro) and Natalie Justice (11, Seaford). Others honorees are: Ben Bateman (10, Lewes), Cody Belote (10, Laurel), Sabree Burbage (10, Seaford), Diesha Davis (10, Milton), Ralph Day (10, Laurel), Michelle Fleming (10, Milton), Danika Hall (11, Delmar), James Harmon (11, Dagsboro), Alison Holloway (11, Greenwood), Jiho Jung (10, Millsboro), Sean Magee (11, Selbyville), Mike Metzler (11, Seaford), Ashley Roberts (10, Bridgeville), Jon Spanish (11, Seaford), Wyatt Spellman (11, Milton), Alexis Short (12, Seaford), Brian Singh (10, Millsboro), Ryan Skrzat (11, Millsboro), Paige Townsend (10, Dagsboro), and Breanna Watson (12, Millsboro).
Preschool to hold open house
WHS grads can apply for scholarship
St. John’s Preschool will begin accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year on Wednesday, March 5. The school will hold an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 9:30 am. to 11 a.m. St. John’s Preschool is a community ministry of St. John’s United Methodist Church offering preschool classes for children 2 to 5 years of age. It is the mission of the school to provide a structured, developmentally appropriate values-rich program for preschool children led by a qualified, caring staff. The school is licensed by the state. Contact preschool administrator Connie Halter at 629-2289 for further information or to request registration materials.
The Woodbridge School District is accepting applications for the Mary H. Bailey Educational Trust Fund Scholarship. Students who graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1996 or later are eligible to apply for the scholarship within five years of graduation. WHS grads who have applied before can reapply for the scholarship within 10 years of graduation or within seven years from the time of their first application. Application packets are available at the administration office at 16359 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, or can be requested by calling Donna Henry, administrative secretary, 337-7990. Applications are due by March 4.
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What’s good for boys is good for girls, teachers association says The Delaware State Education Association (DSEA) is proposing that the state consider allowing a school district to open a girls-only magnet school if the General Assembly and governor decide to permit a boys-only charter school. “With a girls-only magnet school the state could conduct quality research to guide future decisions about choices within the public school system, both here in Delaware and across the country,” says DSEA president Barbara Grogg. At present, single-gender charter schools are not allowed in Delaware. Prestige Academy would like to enroll boys only this fall and a bill is expected to be introduced soon to change the law to allow this to happen. When the Prestige Academy charter was first approved by the Red Clay Consolidated School District, DSEA pointed out that it violated the state’s law against single-gender charter schools. The Delaware Department of Education, following an opinion rendered by the Attorney General, issued a letter in December 2007 to the Red Clay School Board and Prestige Academy founders stating that Delaware law does not permit same sex charter schools. Despite that, Prestige Academy continues to accept applications online at www.prestigeacademycs.org. “If we set aside the argument about the current law and just look at what the research says about single-gender education, we find that only 40 of 2,221 studies are valid, according to the U.S. Dept. of Education,” says Grogg. “We would like to propose that we set up our own research laboratory right here in Delaware.”
Instead of simply changing the law to allow single-gender schools, DSEA proposes taking advantage of this opportunity by setting up an educational research study. The DSEA proposal would allow one school district to step forward and provide a similar opportunity to girls in a school district-based magnet school so that the performance of both schools can be studied. She added that this initiative should ensure that students in both schools reflect the racial composition of the school districts in which the schools are located. “Delaware has a significant opportunity here to make a much-needed contribution to the body of educational research regarding single-gender education,” she concluded. The most comprehensive review of the existing research was done in 2006 by Gerald Bracy of the University of Arizona. He examined the existing single-sex education studies and found that, although there were many studies on this subject, only 40 are valid, according to the United States Department of Education. These were the only studies that controlled for class, financial privilege, selective admissions, religious values, prior learning or ethnicity. With 11,500 members, DSEA represents public school teachers in all 19 school districts, as well as many support employee groups in 16 school districts. DSEA also represents the teachers employed by the Division of Children, Youth and their Families as well as the state's public health nurses.
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ALL-STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL. Participants in the All-State Choral Festival on Feb. 7 and 8 included several students from Sussex Technical High School. Standing, from left, are freshman Summer Kates, Lewes; junior Melissa Willey, Seaford; sophomore Brittney Trout, Seaford; sophomore Daisy Wharton, Laurel; junior Sara Baker, Millsboro; and sophomore Morgan Pusey, Millsboro. Sitting at piano is junior Carly Marconi, Milford. Absent from photo is senior Madeline McCann, Lewes.
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JUNIOR ALL-COUNTY BAND - Participants in the Junior All-County Band from Sussex Technical High School include freshmen (from left, front row) Ryan Cannon, Milton; Tianna Hutchins, Seaford; and Kristina Metz, Millsboro. Back: Josh Mueller, Selbyville; James Baker III, Georgetown; and Stefan Miller, Millsboro. Absent from photo is Stephanie Greenly, Ellendale.
Education briefs Sewing course at Delaware Tech
“Introduction to Sewing” will be offered at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown. Students will learn basic sewing machine use and maintenance, as well as common types of seams, finishes, and pattern selection. This six-week course meets on Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 13. For complete information, or to register, contact Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.
ALL-STATE BAND FESTIVAL. Participants in the All-State Band Festival on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 included four students from Sussex Technical High School. From left: sophomore Kelsey Daisey, Millsboro; junior George Dodd, Georgetown; sophomore Rachel Haas, Millsboro; and freshman Tianna Hutchins, Seaford; junior band.
Students named to dean’s list
Nicole A. Mancini of Laurel and Ryan D. Hastings of Seaford, students at Coastal Carolina University, were both named to the dean’s list for the fall 2007 semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average.
Mayercsik studies in Greece
Nathan Mayercsik of Laurel spent January in Greece with 18 other civil engineering sophomores from the University of Delaware. He studied mechanics of materials and Athenian democracy, paying particular attention to the structural elements of antique temples. Mayercsik is the son of Paul and Karen Mayercsik of Laurel.
Del Tech offering pirate camp
ALL-COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BAND. Participants in All-County Band from Sussex Technical High School include, front, from left - senior Travis Milam, Bridgeville; and sophomore Alex Fitzpatrick, Georgetown. Standing, middle row: sophomore Shelby Malloy, Milton; junior Arizona Prinkey, Georgetown; junior Sally Woods, Georgetown; sophomore Abigail Adkins, Millsboro; sophomore Kelsey Daisey, Millsboro; and junior Sara Baker, Millsboro. Back: junior Rachel Haas, Millsboro; junior George Dodd, Georgetown; senior Brandon Snyder, Seaford; and senior Matt Dickerson, Laurel. Missing from photo are sophomores Abbey Quillen, Lewes; and Debbie Ryder, Milton.
A new Day of Discovery interactive camp is being offered for children ages 6 to 11 at Del Tech, Owens Campus. On Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., little adventurers are invited to experience what it felt like to be a pirate 300 years ago in Adventures with Pirates. Over the course of the day, participants will explore the history and adventure of the great seas. Children should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Pirate costumes
are welcome for children who enjoy dressing up. To find out more about this or other Day of Discovery camps, contact Corporate and Community Programs at 8546966.
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Seaford Police Department holds 13th awards ceremony By James Diehl Seaford Police Chief Gary Morris said over and over again on Thursday, Jan. 31, how proud he was of the men and women who serve under his command. And that pride certainly shone through at the Seaford Police Department, as the fiveyear chief handed out more than 50 awards to the officers, dispatchers and support personnel who serve the city on a daily basis. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of the men and women of the Seaford Police Department,” Morris told the crowd gathered in the lower level of the police station last Thursday. “Everywhere I go, I brag on the department. The employees we have are always willing to step up. When a job needs to be done, [they are there].” The event marked the 13th time the department has held the awards ceremony, which was attended by Seaford Mayor Ed Butler, City Manager Dolores Slatcher, members of the City Council and Sussex County Councilman Dale Dukes. “This is a very special evening. As officials, this is when we get to see what you’ve done all year because we don’t get a police report,” Slatcher said. “We sincerely want to recognize you and recognize the service you give to this community.” “I brag about you wherever I go in the county,” Butler added. “I believe we have the best police force anywhere in the county. Keep up the good work.” After handing out multiple service, commendation and exceptional duty awards and citations, the evening concluded with the presentation of the 2007 Employee of the Year Award and the annual Chief’s Award. Morris announced the employee of the year as Patrolman Todd White, who has been with the department for nearly two years and was certainly busy in 2007. In the preceding calendar year, White made 312 criminal arrests, 713 traffic arrests, 26 driving under the influence arrests, apprehended 40 wanted suspects and handled more than 1,200 complaints. He was also nominated five times for employee of the month. “Todd is a very hard working young man and you can always count on him to do whatever you ask him to do,” Morris said. “Last year, he did well above the average workload that most of our employees do, and a lot of that was self-initiated. “That’s probably the biggest attribute he
has. His work ethic is just tremendous for a young man his age.” The final presentation of the evening was the 2007 Chief’s Award – it was recognition which came as a total surprise to this year’s recipient. Karen Manso serves as an administrative secretary at the department. Her chief says things run smoothly, in large part, because of her. “Karen has done a remarkable job with our personnel records and with our calendar management, in addition to our administration filing and paperwork,” Morris said. “She allows us more time to do our jobs by doing such an efficient job at hers. She keeps us ticking like clockwork and she’s very much appreciated.” For Manso, who spent most of the ceremony documenting the evening in pictures, the award was a bit humbling. “I was totally shocked, but I do feel honored and also humbled to be acknowledged in this way,” she said. “I love my job and I’ve always felt that I should do my very best. I just never expected to receive such a high acknowledgement.” The Seaford Police Department has 25 full-time law enforcement officers, all of whom are graduates of the Delaware State Police Training Academy. The department also employs 11 civilian employees – nine dispatchers, one secretary and one records clerk – who maintain the nationally accredited 911 Communications Center on a 24hour basis. In 2007, according to Morris, officers in the Seaford Police Department investigated more than 500 automobile crashes, responded to more than 1,000 business and residential alarms, answered more than 375 disorderly subject complaints, and handled more than 100 fight complaints and 180 domestic violence cases. More than 250 fugitives with active warrants were apprehended in 2007, and officers checked on more than 500 suspicious person complaints and answered approximately 200 requests for checks on a person’s welfare. There was also one homicide, more than 20 robberies, 70 burglaries and more than 50 sex crimes that were investigated last year. Add to that the more than 5,000 traffic stops and the department was certainly busy in 2007. “Tonight, I commend each and every one of you for your service to this community. Your strength is the strength of this community,” Morris said to his officers.
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Seaford Police Chief Gary Morris, left, congratulates Karen Manso, the winner of the 2007 Chief’s Award, during the department’s annual awards ceremony last week.
Seaford Police Chief Gary Morris, left, and City Councilman Ray Shannon, right, flank Patrolman Todd White, the department’s employee of the year for 2007.
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After the awards presentation, members of the department, and their guests, reconvened at the Seaford Golf & Country Club for food and fellowship.
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Warren Allen is honored by state chamber of commerce The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce has awarded its prestigious Josiah Marvel Cup Award to Warren L. Allen. The award was presented Monday, Jan. 14, at the chamber’s 171st annual dinner. The event, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, was attended by more than 1,100 people. Warren L. Allen was born on May 19, 1919, the son of Nellie G. and Charles C. Allen, who founded Allen’s Hatchery of Seaford. A sixth-generation Delawarean, Allen helped a small family-owned hatchery to become an industry leader and a global exporter of premium poultry products. In addition, his philanthropy has brought economic, social and educational benefits to Delaware. Allen graduated from Seaford High School in 1937 and Princeton University with a degree in political science in 1942. While attending Princeton, he was a member of the Charter Club and an All-Ivy League third baseman on the baseball team. Following graduation, Allen was commissioned a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, 8th Infantry. He served in World War II and achieved the rank of captain. Upon returning to Delaware after military service, Allen took leadership of the Allen family’s small poultry business. Under his guidance the business grew into a fully integrated operation with three hatcheries, three feed mills and three processing plants. Today, Allen Family Foods employs approximately 3,000 people and contracts with 600 growers. It annually produces about 750 million pounds of chicken that are sold domestically and exported to foreign markets. Warren Allen’s legacy includes public service. At age 27, he was elected to the first of three terms in the state House of Representatives. During his final term he served as the chamber’s Minority Leader. He served on the state’s Board of Mental Health for 18 years, 14 years as its chairman. He also served on the board of the Bank of Delaware and was a member of the Delaware Business Round Table. Allen’s philanthropic work has included contributions to: Delmarva Christian School Georgetown Historical Society Laurel Public Library Seaford Public Library Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Seaford Boys & Girls Club
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce awarded Warren L. Allen of Allen Family Foods the Marvel Cup for his contributions to Delaware at the chamber’s 171st annual dinner, held Jan. 14 at the Chase Center on the Wilmington Riverfront. In the photo from left: former DSCC chairman Allen Levin, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, Allen, U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, U.S. Rep. Mike Castle, DSCC chairman-elect Thomas Cooper and DSCC president Jim Wolfe. Photo by Dick Dubroff/Final Focus
Seaford Historical Society Seaford Mission Soroptimist International of Seaford St. John’s Methodist Church of Seaford Sussex CHEER Center, Georgetown United Way of Sussex County University of Delaware Allen provides annual college grants to Seaford High School graduates. He also established a fund with the Delaware Community Foundation. Allen has four children by his first wife, Doris A. Allen, now deceased. Allen was remarried to Paula Hurst in 2000. They reside in Seaford and Rehoboth Beach and in Pompano Beach, Fla. The Marvel Cup Award was established in 1951 to honor a Delawarean who has made an outstanding contribution to the state, community and society. The state chamber’s highest honor is named in memory of the Honorable Josiah Marvel, who reorganized the Chamber of Commerce Delaware Inc. and was its first president in 1913-1914. The evening’s program included keynote remarks by Bank of America
United Way exceeds 2007 campaign goal United Way of Delaware has exceeded its 2007 fundraising goal of $22 million. Campaign co-chairs are Connie Bond Stuart of PNC Bank Delaware and Wayne Holden of Merrill Lynch. Commenting on the 2007 Campaign, Stuart and Holden said they are pleased that a growing number of donors have begun designating at least a portion of their gift to UWD’s Community Impact Fund, or directly to one of UWD’s five strategic focus areas. “By designating to the Community Impact Fund, or to one or more of our strategic focus areas, donors can be sure that their gift helps run programs that eliminate the causes of some our state’s worst social problems, and not just treat the
symptoms,” said Holden. The campaign co-chairs were also pleased with the fact that more than 180 new donors joined the campaign in 2007, and that 46 Delawareans became new members of UWD’s Tocqueville Society, an organization of donors who commit at least $10,000 to the annual campaign. With an eye toward the future, Stuart and Holden also announced that Chris Buccini of The Buccini/Pollin Group will co-chair the United Way of Delaware 2008 fundraising campaign. Buccini is expected to name a co-chair and his campaign cabinet later this year. For more information, visit www.uwde.org or call 302-573-3700.
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Contestants sought for upcoming state pageant Are you interested in furthering your education through scholarship awards, showcasing your talent, enhancing your interview and public speaking skills, and making a difference in the lives of others through community service? The Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization, an affiliate of the Miss America Organization, is currently seeking eligible young women to enter the Miss Blue-Gold and Miss Tri-County Pageants, official state preliminaries to the Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant, and the first step to becoming Miss Delaware 2008. Scholarships will be awarded to each
winner, and both will advance to the state level of competition and the opportunity to receive further scholarship awards. To compete, contestants must have never competed in a Miss Delaware State Competition. The young woman must also be between the ages of 17 and 24; a citizen of the United States; never been married; and meet residency requirements for the state of Delaware, or be a full-time student in a Delaware college or university, or have full-time employment within the state of Delaware. In addition, each contestant is required
U.S. Senator McCain announces Delaware legislative caucus chairs U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign announces the support of regional legislative caucus chairs in the state of Delaware. These lawmakers will work with their fellow legislators to build support for John McCain's candidacy for president in the First State. Speaker of the House Terry Spence, co-chair of Senator McCain's Delaware campaign, welcomed their support, stating, "They represent diverse constituencies from all three counties of the state, and I look forward to working with them to spread John McCain's message of experienced leadership and government reform ahead of the upcoming Delaware primary." New Castle County Leg-
islative Chairs Rep. Joseph E Miro, member of Joint Finance Committee; president of National Hispanic Council of State Legislators Rep. Robert J Valihura Jr., chair of House Judiciary Committee Kent County Legislative Chair Rep. Pamela J Thornburg, chair of House Agriculture Committee; recently named Kent County Republican Elected Official of the Year Sussex County Legislative Chair Rep. Daniel B Short, former mayor of Seaford; past fire chief of Seaford Volunteer Fire Department; U.S. Army veteran; member American Legion Post #6, Seaford
Pet micro-chip clinics planned Delaware Animal Disaster Services (D.A.D.S.) is sponsoring micro-chipping clinics at the SPCA in Georgetown on Feb. 14 and 28 between 1 and 2 p.m. and at Seaford Animal Hospital on Feb. 23 between 10 a.m. and noon. Animals are micro-chipped at a discounted rate of $20 per animal, which includes lifetime registration of the pet through 24 Hour Pet Watch, www.24hourpetwatch.com.
Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a carrier. Each year, millions of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by animal welfare organizations. Of these animals, only 14% of dogs and 4% of cats are ever returned home. The major reason for failing to re-unite a lost pet with its owner is because the pets are unidentifiable. For more details visit www.delawareanimaldisasterservices.org.
Republican Women correction A caption in last week's Seaford Star incorrectly identified a the Seaford Women's Republican Club as the Sussex County Republican Club. They are not the same organization and we regret the error. The caption should have read as follows: A GRAND LADY - Sharlana Edgell recently took over the reigns of the Seaford Women's Republican Club from former president and 20-year member Anne Nesbitt. The club was found-
ed in 1960 by Charlotte Mach and Mary Boggs. Edgel praised Nesbitt, whom she called "a grand lady,” for working tirelessly for the club. From left are Sharlana Edgell, State Rep. Danny Short and Anne Nesbitt. Riverfest date correction Also, in the Star’s Progress and Discovery magazine in last week’s newspaper, the date for the Nanticoke Riverfest is wrong. The correct date is July 11 and 12.
to raise $100 for the Children’s Miracle Network, the official national platform of the Miss America Organization. The areas of competition include: private interview with the judges (25%); twominute talent presentation (35%); on-stage question (5%); evening wear (20%); and lifestyle and fitness in swimwear (15%). Each contestant is also required to become involved with and be an advocate for a community service issue. The Community Service Platform is a key element of the interview process, allowing the contestant the opportunity to promote her platform issue.
The Miss Blue-Gold & Tri-County Pageants will be held Saturday, March 1, at the Riverfront Theatre, Milford, at 7 p.m. The winner will then compete for the title of Miss Delaware 2008 on June 13-14, at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, and the opportunity to continue on to the 2009 Miss America Pageant. Those who are interested in becoming a Miss Delaware contestant, should contact Dulcena Kemmerlin at Kemmer32@hotmail.com, info@missdelaware.org, or call 302-424-1960.
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Community Bulletin Board Events Moose Lodge dinner and dance
Saturday, Feb. 9, dinner, 6-8 p.m., and dance - Barren Creek Band will play from 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Call 6296550 for ticket information. (For members and qualified guests only!)
Princess tea party & luncheon
A 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 on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Grace United Methodist Church Hall, Georgetown, at 10 a.m. Princess attire suggested. Cost is $15 for princesses, aged 12 and under; $10 adults. All princesses must be accompanied by an adult. For tickets, call 934-8029, 855-9595 or email georgetownpageant@msn.com.
Look-in Glass shoppe
Love is in the air in the Look-In Glass gift shoppe at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Thursday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Flowers, candy, balloons and other Valentine gifts are available for that special someone. Each gift includes a free Valentine gift card. Numerous gifts under $15. All proceeds from the Look-In Glass shoppe benefit Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.
Chocolate month
In honor of Chocolate month, the Greenwood Public Library will be holding a Chocolate Lovers’ Night on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Whip up your favorite chocolate dessert and enter it in our best chocolate dessert contest to be held that evening. Those who attend will be our judges, sampling each entry and voting on their favorite. The highlight of the evening will be a special presentation by Mary Sears of Sweet Serenity Chocolates of Seaford. Free samples of her wares will be available, and the winner of the best chocolate dessert contest will receive a box of her delectable delights! Those wishing to enter the dessert contest must submit their forms (including recipe) by Feb. 14. Registration forms are available at the front desk of the library or by calling 349-5309. The Greenwood Library is located on Market Street in Greenwood, just east of the railroad tracks. The program is free and open to all. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information contact: Robin Miller, at 349-5309.
Greenwood Library Tax-Aide
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 13, 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. 13, 27, March 12, 26 and April 9. Anyone interested must call to schedule an appointment.
This program is open to the public at no charge. Those taking advantage of this free service need to bring all pertinent documentation for their 2007 tax return, a copy of their 2006 tax return and social security cards, for all listed on the return to their scheduled appointment. If filing jointly with a spouse and e-filing is desired that day, the spouse must be present to sign the return. To make an appointment or for more information, call the Greenwood Public Library at 349-5309. The Greenwood Public Library is located on the corner of Market Street (DE Route 16) and Mill Street, just east of the railroad tracks, Greenwood.
Seaford Lions Club’s basket bingo
The Seaford Lions Club will hold a Longaberger basket bingo on Thursday, Feb. 28, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose, located on Rt. 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 games and will feature several baskets including the collectors club membership basket, American crafts traditions medium market basket and oval bowl basket as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the large hamper, 10” American work basket or one of the several door prizes. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For ticket information contact any Seaford Lions member, or call at 629-8685.
interested in participating. Please contact Doris Tippett, 302-945-8137, dmtippett@mchsi.com for more information.
Lewes High School class of 1958
The Lewes High School class of 1958 will hold its 50th year reunion on Oct. 18, 2008 at the Virden center, Pilottown Road, Lewes. A letter of information on the reunion will be mailed in early spring but addresses are needed for the following classmates: Peggy Haire Kreer, Charles Robertson, James Carter, Larry Dennis and Bill Price. If you were a member of the Lewes High School class of 1958, but did not graduate and are interested in attending the reunion, or if you have information for any of the above, call the reunion committee at 302-645-2387.
Bridgeville election
The town of Bridgeville commission election will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, in the Town Hall, 101 North Main St., between the hours of noon and 7 p.m. Registered voters will receive notification of their voting district by mail. Every resident of the town who is 18 years of age shall have one vote, provided he/she has registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” of the town of Bridgeville.
A person may register at the Town Hall during regular office hours by completing such forms as provided by the town. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Seaford Heritage Days Re-live the rich history of Seaford and western Sussex County from the days of the area’s first natives, to the arrival of John Smith and the English explorers, divided loyalties during the Civil War, to present day during “Seaford Heritage Days,” Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 24 and 25. Crafters, food vendors, artisans and living historians are invited to meet the public and sell their wares during this threeday event at the Governor Ross Plantation in Seaford. For information, contact Paula Gunson at the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce 629-9690 or 800-416-GSCC. www.seafordchamber.com.
Delaware horse expo Saturday, March 15, Delaware Horse Expo at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information, education, entertainment, shopping. Admission $5, children 12 and under admitted free. For information, call 398-4630, ext. 110, or visit www.DelawareHorseExpo.com.
Seaford Lions Club variety show
The Seaford Lions Club 69th annual variety show, “Signs of the Times”, will be held on March 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaford High School auditorium. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Tickets are available at Penco, Home Team Realty, and Wilmington Trust (Stein Highway, Seaford). For more information, call 629-4179.
Strawberry Festival
This year’s annual Strawberry Festival, May 24, promises to be the biggest and best ever for Mary Mother of Peace Church, located on Rt. 24 & Mt. Joy Road in Millsboro. Because it’s the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, the festival grows bigger each year. The hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bazaar is well attended and previous crafters, pleased with their results, keep coming back each year. The fee is very reasonable - $15 for a space, $5 for a table. The Columbiettes try to make it as easy as possible for the crafter by trying to make sure they can park next to their space, as well making sure they have relief for breaks, and providing refreshments. There will be many new crafts of all types, at the Strawberry Festival, as well as food, plants, strawberry shortcake, baked goodies, and prizes. This is a fun day for the community and the church. The event is sponsored by the Bishop Burke Council of the Columbiettes, and the proceeds go toward many charities the Columbiettes support. There are still openings for any crafter
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Turkey Shoot every Sunday at 12 noon. Join Us for Dinner on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 6 p.m.
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Free tax assistance
AARP-Tax Aide is offering free tax counseling and preparation 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 at the following locations: • Nanticoke Senior Center, 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford, 629-4939. • Seaford Public Library, 402 N. Porter St., Seaford, 629-2524. • Greenwood Public Library, Market and Mill streets, Greenwood, 349-5309. • Bridgeville Public Library, Market and Laws streets, Bridgeville, 337-7401. • Laurel Public Library, 101 E. 4th St., Laurel, 875-3184. • Delmar Public Library, 101 North BiState Boulevard, Delmar, 846-9894. Evening appointments are available at the Seaford Library, all other locations are daytime appointments. Call for an appointment. Service is also available for homebound individuals.
LHS Class of 1987
The LHS Class of ‘87 is hoping to hold its 20th year reunion this coming June 2008. The planning committee is trying to locate class members. If you have contact information for class members and/or would like to help plan the reunion, contact Michele ProcinoWells at mpw@seafordlaw.com or 6284140.
pointment necessary. The CHEER Community Center is located at Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road, Georgetown. For further information call the community center at 302-854-9500.
Tax preparation It is that time again for having your taxes done. The CHEER Community Center located at Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road, Georgetown is scheduling appointments to have your taxes done. Appointments can be made from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring the following information with you when coming to your appointment: last year’s return, W-2, social security cards or individual tax identification and a valid photo ID. For further information call the center at 302-854-9500.
Craft show
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Georgetown Library events
CHEER dinner theater
Preschoolers story time
Parents, caregivers and children ages two to five are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poetry, art, science, math, music and fun at the Laurel Public Library’s preschool story time. Story time is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the Laurel Public Library at 875-3184.
Veteran benefits
Laurie White of the Veteran Services will be at the CHEER Community Center on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. until noon to answer questions on Veteran benefits. This service is free to all Veterans of any era and there is no ap-
Indoor yard sale
The Laurel Planning & Zoning Committee will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. The purpose of the public hearing is to review the proposed changes to the town’s proposed subdivision ordinance. The public hearing will be held in the conference room of Laurel Town Hall, 201 Mechanic St., Laurel.
Public hearing
The ‘Parents As Teachers’ (PAT) stay & play - parents and children (birth to age four) are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. No registration required. Sessions are Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Seaford Dept. of Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford. Parent educator, Cris Henderson. Call Anna Scovell at 856-5239 for more information.
Hometown pictures has returned to the Georgetown Public Library. The exhibit will be open to the public during the normal hours of the library in the conference room. For more information call the library at 856-7958. The Georgetown Public Library will hold story time at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning with Miss Sherri. For more information call the library 856-7958. The library is sponsoring popcorn and a movie on the first Friday of every month.
The Delaware’s Junior Miss Scholarship organization is currently seeking contestants for its upcoming state program. Girls must be high school juniors graduating in 2009. Delaware’s Junior Miss is a non-profit organization which offers scholarship monies for high school girls. The winner will represent Delaware at the America’s Junior Miss National Finals in June at Mobile, Ala. There is no entry fee and the application deadline is April 4. Contact the state chairman at 302-3731575 or 302-841-7080 or go to www.ajm.org for an application. The Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post #7478, 2 Governors Ave., Greenwood, will sponsor an indoor yard sale at the post on Saturday, Feb. 16. Participants may rent a table for $10 (20 tables available). Time will be from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Set up starts at 6 a.m. There will be a bake sale and breakfast sandwiches available as well as some patriotic items sold by the Ladies Auxiliary. Proceeds will benefit the relief fund. For more details call president Michaele Russell, 349-4220.
The home, garden, family & craft show, presented by the Salisbury Optimist Club, will return to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center for its 44th year on Friday, Feb. 22, through Sunday, Feb. 24. Spend the day perusing a variety of displays to gather ideas and learn some valuable tips on how to improve your home this year. Show hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily admission is just $4 per person for adults. Children 12 and under are free. For additional information on the show, or how to become a vendor contact Optimist member Don Fitzgerald at 410-742-0734.
Babies and toddlers ‘stay & play’
Junior Miss scholarship program
Join the members and guests of the CHEER Long Neck center for an evening of mystery and delight on Friday, Feb. 29, for their “Murder at Mardi Gras” mystery dinner. The evening will begin at 4:30 p.m., doors are opening, until the mystery is solved. Cost for the dinner and mystery theater is $10 for members and $12.95 for non-members. For more information or tickets call the centers at 945-3551.Tickets are limited please call early to purchase.
AARP safety program course The Greenwood CHEER Center, located at 12713 Sussex Hwy., in Greenwood, will host a 1-day, 4 hour refresher AARP Driver Safety Program Course on Tuesday, March 4. This course will be held from 12:304:30 p.m. and the cost is $10 per participant. Make checks payable to AARP. You must register in advance for this course and must have had the AARP Driver Safety Program course within the last three years to take the refresher course. Upon compliance of the course, participants will receive a 15 percent deduction on the liability portion of their automobile insurance. For more information or to register call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.
Laurel Senior Center AARP Driving Course (refresher), Feb. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $10. To register for the course call 875-2536.
Turkey hunters education course The hunter education office is reminding hunters planning to hunt turkeys on
PAGE 21 state-owned lands during the 2009 turkey season that new regulations require successful completion of Delaware’s mandatory turkey education course before applying for their 2009 season permits. Each course will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all locations. Course dates and locations for are as follows: Saturday, Feb. 23 - University of Delaware Research & Education Center (Old Agricultural Substation) on Route 9 near Georgetown. Sunday, Feb. 24 - Delmar Fire Hall, Bi-State Boulevard and Grove Street, Delmar. Call the Hunter Education Office at 735-3600 to pre-register.
Meetings Georgetown Lions Club meets
The Georgetown Lions Club meets at the Sussex County Airport Conference Room, Georgetown, on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May. This month will be Feb. 12. Dinner meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Lions and potential members are welcomed but are asked to call 856-2972 Helen Wilson, or Rev. Charles Covington 855-1160 ahead of time.
AARP #1084 membership meeting
AARP Seaford Chapter 1084 of western Sussex County will meet Thursday, Feb. 14, at Methodist Manor House fellowship hall, in Seaford, at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Saul Broudy, from Delaware Humanities Forum, will tell and sing how American occupational workers started to sing folk songs. Guests, 50 years or older, are welcome
PAGE 22 and invited to join in refreshments and conversation after the meeting. For information regarding membership to this state chapter, call Helen at 875-5086.
Acorn Club luncheon The G.F.W.C. – Acorn Club of Seaford is having a Valentine covered dish luncheon on Feb. 14 at Shiloh Community Church, Laurel at 11:30 a.m. The hostesses are Joyce Whaley and Patricia Malinchak and their committee.
Democrat Club meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Sussex County Women’s Democrat Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 at the Sussex Pines Country Club, Georgetown. Dr. William A. Carter will tell his experiences as an officer during WWII and his book Why Me. Lunch will cost $13 per person. For details and reservations, call Thelma Monroe, president 934-9716.
AARP Chapter #5340 meeting Georgetown’s AARP Chapter #5340 will meet March 3, at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown with luncheon at noon. Guest speaker is Ginny Taylor Sparks a registered yoga teacher. Topic will be the benefits of yoga, and chair yoga with a demonstration. Cost of the lunch is $15 per person. Call Anita Wright 856-6215 for reservations that are needed by Feb. 26. New members are welcome.
Delaware Equine Council meeting Monday, Feb 18, 7 p.m.,program/speaker night ...all about therapeutic riding will be held at C-Line Stables, Odessa-directions from US 13 near Odessa, go west onto Pine Tree Road, right onto Harris Rd, look for 3491 Harris Road and sign says C-Line Stables. For more information, contact Pam at 302-473-6515.
Widowed Persons meet The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral. The planned guest speaker will be Jessica Collin, Delaware Hospice. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. Come join us.
Toastmasters Toastmasters of Southern Delaware meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in Bay Shore Community Church at 6 p.m. Develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201, or joy@estfinancial.com.
Trap Pond Partners Trap Pond Partners’ monthly meeting will be held at the park’s Nature Center, the second Wednesday of each month. Anyone who is interested in Trap Pond State Park is invited to attend. For more information feel free to call 875-5153.
Old Christ Church League meets The Old Christ Church League will hold its annual dinner meeting on Saturday, Feb. 9 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall. Members are invited to attend an evening of food, fellowship and fun as they enjoy a social hour at 6 p.m. with dinner catered by “My Turn to
MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 7 - 13, 2008 Cook” at 7 p.m. and a brief business meeting a 8 p.m. The highlight of the evening is a pictorial tour of Old Christ Church given by the League’s own Kendal Jones, Laurel Town Historian. For more information call St. Philip’s office 875-3644. Membership forms and annual dinner reservation forms are available.
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.
Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.
Cancer Support group
The Wellness Community-Delaware is offering a support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The group meets at the Cancer Care Center on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. To register for this program or for more information call Kaye or Lori at 645-9150. All programs at The Wellness Community are free of charge for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.
the Café Lafayette Dinner Train. Also ride the Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad. Take a cruise ship across Lake Winnipesaukee to Mount Washington, visit Hampshire Pewter, the village of Wolfeboro and much more. Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180. Cancellation insurance available for $48.
AARP #915 Bus trips
AARP #915 are planning bus trips for 2008. New York Day Trip - May 24, cost $42 per person. Call 410-754-8588 Azalea Festival, Norfolk, Va., April 1720, cost is $489. Call 410-822-2314. Hamptons, N.Y., May 16-18, cost is $480 double and $675 for singles. Call 410-673-7856. Colorado, June 20-30, cost is $879 per person. Call 410-822-2314. Branson, Mo - Sept. 12-20, cost is $875 per person. Call 410-822-2314. New England, Islands, Back Roads, Mountains, Oct. 13-19, cost is $1085 double, and $1335 single. Call 410-673-7856. Myrtle Beach - Nov. 10-13, 2008, cost $430 per person. Call 410-754-8588.
Nanticoke Senior Center’s trip
Trips
Nanticoke Senior Center’s Nashville and Memphis trip will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 to Saturday Sept. 20. Cost is $850 double occupancy. Some of the sights you will see are Graceland, Grand Olé Opry, and Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. For further information, call 629-4939.
Philadelphia Flower Show
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre trip
The Seaford Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Wednesday, March 5. The bus will leave from the Sears parking lot at 8 a.m. The bus will leave Philadelphia at 4 p.m. to return home. The cost of the trip is $55. Call 628-9828 by Wednesday, Jan. 31, for reservations.
AARP Chapter #1084 trips Ride the Rails, West Virginia May 21-23, 3 days-2 nights. Cost is $420 (double occupancy), included are: two breakfasts, two dinners, and one box lunch. Enjoy a bus ride through the Allegheny Mountains and a stop at Backbone Mt. Windmill Farms before going on to Thomas, W.Va., for some shopping time. Arrive at Canaan Valley Resort for your dinner and lodging. Day two you ride three trains! The New Tygart Flyer, Cheat Mountain Salamander, and the Durbin Rocket, including a box lunch. Day three, a visit to Blackwater Falls State Park before departing for home. Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180. Cancellation insurance available for $36. New Hampshire, White Mountains AARP, Seaford Chapter #1084, trip to New Hampshire, White Mountains, Oct. 13-16, 4 days-3 nights. Cost is $650, double occupancy. Included are: four breakfasts, one buffet lunch and two dinners. Accommodations/Margate Resort Hotel, Laconia, N.H. Visit Franconia Notch State Park, the Flume, famous Chutter’s store, Sugar Hill Sampler, and Harman’s Cheese & Country Store. A two-hour ride aboard
Nanticoke Senior Center’s Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Trip, “All Shook Up,” on Thursday, March 20, at 8 a.m., Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $70 members, $75 non-members. ‘All Shook Up’ is a hot-rod musical that takes place during 1955. The musical has 24 Elvis Presley tunes that will kick start memories and have you jumping out of your seat. Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, snacks from center, dinner theatre. For questions and sign-ups call 629-4939.
Laurel Senior Center trip
Laurel Senior Center is planning a trip to Branson, Mo., on May 17-25. Cost is $735 per person (double occupancy). It includes nine days, eight nights, 14 meals, and seven fabulous Branson shows. For more information call 875-25336.
Longaberger bus trip
The Midnight Madness travel team will be heading to Ohio to visit the basket capital of the world - Longaberger on April 1012. Package includes tour of Longaberger’s home office, homestead, factory store and Dresden, Ohio. Longaberger will be hosting their annual Spring Fling during the trip, which includes numerous vendors and Dash for Baskets. Each traveling guest will receive a Longaberger basket filled with goodies, door prizes and lodging. Pre-registration required. For additional information call 245-8842 or email RGMorris93@comcast.net.
Sight and Sound trip A bus trip to see ‘Daniel and the Lions’ Den’ at the Millennium Theatre will be on Thursday, April 24. Cost is $92 per person for show and buffet at Hershey Farms Restaurant. Departure will be from St.
George’s United Methodist Church parking lot at 6:30 a.m. For more information, call 846-2301 or 875-7645.
Food Spring luncheon
A luncheon will be on Saturday, March 8, at St. George’s United Methodist Church located between Laurel and Delmar, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oyster fritters, homemade chicken salad and hot dogs with homemade soups (cream of crab, vegetable and peas and dumplings). Also baked goods and crafts for sale. For more information, call 846-2301.
Fish fry Fridays
Fish dinners each Friday night from Feb. 8 until March 6, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall. Dinner runs from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Adults $7.50 and children $3.50. Includes ‘heart smart’ flounder (or fish sticks), macaronni and cheese, homemade coleslaw, green beans and a roll. Beverage for those eating in. Take-outs are available. Look for the sign in front of the church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
Breakfast cafe
VFW 4961 breakfast cafe, open Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund.
Sweetheart banquet
Island of Love Sweetheart Banquet, by Higher Ground Youth Ministry at Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will be held Friday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner. Cost is $20 a couple or $10 per person. Childcare will be provided for a donation. Seating is limited, call 875-8106 to reserve a spot. Entertainment will be The Sunshine Boys and Bob Murphy. Plus dancing with your sweetheart. All proceeds go to help offset the cost of the youth trip to Virginia.
Class of 1956 luncheon
The Laurel High School Class of 1956 will hold their quarterly luncheon at the Laurel Dutch Inn, Friday, Feb. 8, at 11:30 a.m. Plans will be discussed for their 52nd reunion dinner, Friday, May 16.
Spaghetti dinner & auction
The Bi-State Ruritans will be sponsoring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the Melson Church Community Hall, Melson Road and Melson Church Road, east of Delmar. Cost is $8 per person for spaghetti, salad, bread, iced tea and coffee. Desserts will be available for a nominal fee. A Chinese auction is also planned (bidders do not need to be present to win). 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 628 West Stein Hwy., Seaford.
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Small businesses need to come together for prosperous community The new officers for the Laurel Chamber of Commerce for the AT URPHY 2008 year took their positions at the chamber of commerce mixer Together you will find last week. The turnout was less than expected and hoped for. ways to support the memIn my files, I recently came across a folder — “It’s Time to ber businesses and make Join the Laurel Chamber of Commerce.” It was produced in 1999 a brighter day for the enand the officers were Don Dykes, executive president; Debbie tire Laurel community. Mitchell, president; Tammy Dawson, first vice president; John Theunder some difficult circumstances in 2007 ofiles, second vice president; Tammy Sisk, and the new president, Pastor Tim Jones, secretary; and Janet Lee, treasurer. and his group will do the same. Pastor Tim I was a board member then. Other is a bundle of energy and very much on board members were Dale Boyce, Bob the positive side of things. Hickman, Bonnie Walls, Dora Prue, Mike For many years now we have been Matthews, Mary Janosik, Keith Clarke and hearing, “What has the chamber done for Jackie LeCompte. All are gone, everyone, me?” To paraphrase President Kennedy – and change is inevitable. “Ask what you can do for your chamber.” Al Turchan and his board did their best Often times it is reciprocal and good
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Housing for low-income is available in Laurel MHDC is seeking applications for a housing effort in Laurel, designed to help very low- and low-income households construct their own homes. Lots in Manchester Manor are available and house plans have three or four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two- car garage, all appliances and over 1,300 square feet of living space. Self Help participants work together to build each other’s homes, contributing 30 hours each week to construct their home with help from family and friends. Construction training and supervision are provided. Qualifying applicants will have incomes at or below 80 percent of area median income, reasonable credit histories and a willingness to contribute time and energy for construction. Interest rates can be as low as 1 percent, depending on income. For details, contact Peggy Carlino by phone at 302-422-8255 or by email at pcarlino@milfordhousing.com.
Exhibit will focus on Harlem Renaissance A traveling exhibit sponsored by Teacher Discovery and focusing on writers of the Harlem Renaissance will visit Laurel High School through Feb. 8, as part of the annual celebration of Black History Month. The Harlem Renaissance, which took place in the 1920s and 1930s, was a pivotal time in American history when black Americans were encouraged to embrace their culture and identity. Featured artists whose writings changed modern American thought will include Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, W.E. Dubois, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, Alain Locke and Jacob Lawrence. The exhibit is sponsored by the Laurel High School guidance department and coordinated by guidance counselor Joyce Sessoms. For more information, call 8756120, ext. 243.
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things happen. Laurel is unique, I will say this to my last day, but I believe with all my being that unless our small businesses find a way to support each other they will go the way of the rabbit, as Dick Whaley would say — extinct. I am asking and the chamber is asking for you to join it once again. Together you will find ways to support the member businesses and make a brighter day for the entire Laurel community. As the flyer says, “It’s time.”
A new business held its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 2. It’s called Extremely Fashionable and it is located at 11508 Commercial Lane in Laurel, or behind Johnny Janosik’s across from Todd’s Tax Service. The owner is Janet Williams. It is Janet’s desire to offer very elegant clothing at a Sussex County price, and she has the plus-size clothing. Stop out and visit this new Laurel business.
Keith has had some health issues but is back in form and as enthusiastic as ever. Keith, I am sure there are many who are glad to hear this!
MCM Jewelers of Laurel is celebrating its 20th anniversary in business this year. It was in April 1988 when Mike Matthews returned from a goldsmith school in Georgia and set up a business in his house. He and his wife, Cindy, built their shop off West Street in 1990 and outgrew it and moved to their present location in Laureltowne in 1997. Occasional employees, when Mike and Cindy seek a few days away, are Ruth Matthews, Mike’s mom, and June Ruggiero, Cindy’s aunt. MCM does a lot of engraving as well as the jewelry part of the store. Continued success to another Laurel business.
New Laurel town manager Bill Fasano is to be Charity Lodge’s guest speaker at the lodge’s monthly dinner on Feb. 28. There will be a welcome reception for him and his family on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Laurel Town Hall.
The Insurance Market in Laurel (main) has announced that a long-time Seaford Insurance person by the name of Keith Culver has joined the firm. Culver will work mostly out of his Seaford home and will visit clients as needed to. Keith has more than 21 years in the insurance industry and has had his own office for more than 18 years.
I have been hearing some discussion of the blight of the old shopping center in Seaford. I wonder what the plans for that are. There are still some fine businesses there. Tell me so I can share with readers.
To my knowledge, Jana Pugh is not with the Fire Company, but I hear she was on the job when the middle school had a small electrical fire in a computer last week. It’s just a shame that she is not with the paramedics, because she would have been busy Sunday evening after the football game at the home of her brother Blair Boyce. Blair is a diehard Patriots fan and from a reliable source (Ron Scott)), I hear he was talking throughout the week. I’m not going to say anything about this, as I figure he has suffered enough and with baseball season around the corner and the Yankees with no pitching — well, for Blair it will be a long 2008. But I’ll be there to pick him up, as will most of you too! Hang in there, Blair!
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Church Bulletins
7 Up’s worship service on Feb. 9, beginning at 9 a.m. at Macedonia AME Church, 431 North St., Seaford, with the Rev. Dania R. Griffin, Pastor. This special day will hear Morning Glory 7 Dynamic Preachers.
Saturday night at 6 p.m., featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry, live Christian music, fellowship, refreshments. Feb. 9 – Dan Welch, DJ & Lily Wooten, J.R. Mayle, Kaila Clucas (9 years old), Milton Fosley. Feb. 16 – Dinner & ice cream social, dress 50s, special night with the Don Murray Family. Feb. 23 – Amanda Jones, Rob Harman, Milton Foskey, Kaila Clucas (9 years old), Cassandra Abbott (Premiering New CD Songs). Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us. Everyone is invited to attend. Come as you are! For more information contact the church office at 875-5539.
Annual usher’s sermon planned
Love INC seeks leader
League holds annual meeting Old Christ Church League will hold their annual meeting on Saturday, Feb. 9 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Laurel. The meeting includes an evening of food, fellowship and fun. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner catered by ‘My Turn to Cook’ at 7 p.m. and the meeting and presentation at 8 p.m. Cost is $14 per person.
7 Up’s worship service
Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Church in Concord will hold their annual usher’s sermon on Sunday, Feb. 10. The service begins at 3:30 p.m. and the messenger will be the Reverend Frances Benson of John Wesley A.M.E. Church, Dover. Our theme for the day is ‘New Beginnings for His Doorkeepers in 2008’. Dinner will be served from 2 to 3:15 p.m. and is sponsored by the ushers of Mt. Calvary.
Gospel Café guest singers Centenary United Methodist Church, on the corner of Poplar and Market streets, is hosting its Gospel Café every
Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of Mid-Delmarva, a network of interdenominational churches providing help for the needy, seeks a dedicated volunteer to act as chair to recruit committee members, oversee the affiliation process already in progress, conduct committee meetings, and act as main contact for Love INC national headquarters. Call the Rev. Constance Hastings at 629-9466, ext. 121, for information.
Free community luncheon A free community luncheon (soup and sandwiches) will be held on Feb. 16 at Laurel Baptist Church from noon-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 or 875-7998.
Trinity UMC hosts O’Day Family On Sunday, Feb. 17, Trinity United Methodist Church will be welcoming the O’Day Family from Georgetown for an evening of music. A dinner will be served beginning at 5 p.m. with the concert starting at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for the dinner. A love offering will be taken. Come out and enjoy this special evening of food and music. For more information, call 875-7715.
Hymn Sing Laurel Baptist Church will be having a Hymn Sing on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. ‘The Revived’ will be praising the Lord in song. The church is located on the west side of 13 A, approximately 2 miles south of town. Any questions, call Shirley at 8752314 or 875-7998.
Take My Hand Ministry The Mary and Martha Tea Room, a program of Take My Hand Ministry, Inc., meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 2-4 p.m. at 102 Maryland Ave. in Greenwood. A light lunch is served, and a guest speaker teaches and ministers.
Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery, a step program which claims Jesus Christ as its Higher
Power, is meeting at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar Streets, on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. This program is open to all persons who wish to turn over their hurts, habits, and hang-ups to God such that they may be healed. For more information, call Rev. Constance Hastings, 629-9466, or Robert Spadaccini, 841-1720.
Homemade Easter eggs Homemade Easter eggs by Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley Street, Seaford. First ever, still the best on the shore. Peanut butter, butter cream and coconut cream. Please order by March 16. Pick up March 19. Cost is $3.00 each. To order please call 629-9751 or 629-9755.
Fish fry Fridays through Lent Fish dinners each Friday night from Feb. 8 until March 6, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall. Dinner runs from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Adults $7.50 and children $3.50. Includes “heart smart” flounder (or fish sticks), macaronni and cheese, homemade coleslaw, green beans and a roll. Beverage for those eating in. Takeouts are available. Look for the sign in front of the church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. more church items page 27
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Julie A. Lewis
“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”
St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Pastor Barbara Wilson Church: 875-4233 Cell: 302-253-0083 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching
Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm
Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church
“A Place to Belong”
600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am
SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956
875-7873
Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del.
Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love
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The sky is (not) falling! By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
...rest easy tonight Duck! Something the size of a school bus is coming for your head. and check ‘getting It weighs over 20,000 pounds and is hit by a satellite’ off currently traveling at a pace of 20,000 miles per hour. tomorrow’s worry U.S. officials have announced that a spy satellite has lost power list. and will likely crash to earth in late February or early March. about tomorrow… each day has enough Likely, the faltering unit is an experimental imagery satellite, and there are some trouble of its own.” Modern translationdon’t borrow troubles before they happen. concerns about hazardous materials on But we do that, don’t we? We sit and board or a loss of technological secrets if ponder “What would happen if I lost my the satellite falls into enemy territory. job?” “If I got sick?” “If my wife left me?” Meanwhile, I suppose we might be “If I got hit by a car?” tempted to worry more about whether or Yes, all of those things and so many not this thing will come down on top of our more happen every single day on this earth. house in the middle of the night. Unnecessary worrying is when without I thought the question might seem imgood reason, we dread them happening to portant enough for me to give you some us. Such worry will add to your waistline, projections. subtract from your hairline, and shorten So, I calculated the square-foot external footprint of an average house (1750) and di- your days. Another of my favorite Bible passages vided that into the square-footage of a mile comes from Proverbs 3:25, “Have no fear and discovered that you can get 15,930 of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overhouses literally stacked side to side front to takes the wicked.” back in a square mile. That certainly pertains to more than just If you multiply that number by the total falling satellites. square miles on earth’s surface (197 milI do understand that some “unwelcome lion), you realize that the likelihood of the satellite making a perfect hit on your roof is visitors” of pain do end up coming our way. When they do, the same God who told us approximately 1 in three trillion (A similar not to worry tells us to cast all of our fears stat to the likelihood of you hitting the Lotupon him because he cares for us. to!) So, no matter how you look at it, to trust My point… rest easy tonight and check God is the answer- in the problem or out of “getting hit by a satellite” off tomorrow’s it. worry list. Just keep that in mind while we are waitAnd while you are at it, Jesus once said that we should check EVERYTHING off of ing for something to fall from the sky reminding ourselves that the sky is not tomorrow’s worry list. falling!” Jesus said it this way, “Do not worry
Salvation Army hosts events Music to Grow On, an interactive music and movement class for moms/caretakers and their children ages 18 months through 5 years of age meets on Wednesday mornings. Space is very limited. If you are interested in joining us, contact Lt. Debbie immediately.
Everyone is welcomed every Sunday for adult Sunday School, at 9:45 a.m., Holiness meeting at 10:45 a.m. and a Salvation meeting at 6 p.m. Salvation Army is located at 601 N. Dual Highway, next to the Food Lion in Seaford. For all of our programs if you have questions or need more information, call 302-668-7412 or 302-628-2020.
New Release ‘A Box of Memories’ on Sale Tony Windsor
A Box of Memories
Tony Windsor’s brand new CD compilation, “A Box of Memories” is on sale now. This 17-song CD features performances of songs including, “Only Make Believe,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and the gospel classic, “In the Garden.” Get your copy at the Seaford Star office for only $5.00. Call: 302-236-9886
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.
Messiah’s Vineyard Church Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI
Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591 MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.
LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.
“Shining His Light”
Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches
King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant
Worship Sun. Sch.
Gordy Rd...........8:50....10:00 St. George Rd.. . . .10:10..... 9:00
Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer
VICTORY TABERNACLE River of Life Christian Center CHURCH OF GOD
SUNDAY WORSHIP 11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM
Pastor Stacey Johnson 28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13
302-877-0443
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward J. Laremore, Sr. Pastor David A. Krilov, Associate Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)
COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16
The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE (302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburywc.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM
Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio
Food Outreach Emergency Food
www.river-oflife.org
Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE
The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Worship Svce 10 a.m. - Rev. Rick Elzey Church School & Jr. Church 10 a.m. - Pastor Doris Whaley Wings of Prayer Tues. 7 p.m. Exploring God’s Word, Wed. 7 p.m.
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Obituaries Doris Blank Wampole Hughes, 91
Doris Blank Wampole Hughes of Milford, and formerly of Souderton, Pa. died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 at Milford Memorial Hospital, Bayhealth Medical Center. Mrs. Hughes was born in Telford, Pa., a daughter of Wallace and Bertha Sine Blank. She graduated from Souderton High School Class of 1934, Souderton, Pa. and received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from West Chester State Teachers College. Her teaching career spanned 30 years — with 5 years in Telford, 7 years at the E. B. Laudenslage and 18 years at the A. M. Kulp School in the Doris Blank North Penn School Wampole Hughes District. As a Souderton resident, she was an active member of the Woman’s Club of Indian Valley in which she was the director of the bridge tournament for 10 consecutive years. She was also a 30-year member of the Souderton-Telford Business and Professional Woman’s Club and the Landsdale Community Concerts. Hughes helped on the planning committee for her high school reunions and was a member of the PASR in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Until transferring her membership to Christian Tabernacle in Lincoln, Del, Hughes was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Telford, Pa. As a member of the Heritage of Milford community, she participated in the Songbirds, the Bell Chimers and other variety shows. Hughes enjoyed many activities which included singing, playing piano, viewing Broadway musical shows, reading, playing bridge and world travel. Her greatest love was her family in which she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends with whom she enjoyed spending much time with. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gretchen Wampole Nyce; her sister, Gloria Gerstlauer; two brothers, Luther Blank and Richard Blank; and her husband of threeyears David C. Hughes. She is survived by two sons, Scott Wampole and his wife Diane, of Gig Harbor, Wash., and Keith Wampole and his wife Laurie, of Point Pleasant, Pa.; a sister, Evelyn Billger, of Telford, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Henry B. Nyce, Natalie S. Venable, Nannette D. Jones, Alyssa Wampole, Dana Wampole, Kristy Wampole and Samantha Ogden; eight great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her son-in-law Henry Nyce, of Laurel. Funeral services were on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Lofland Funeral Home, Milford, where friends called prior to the service. Burial was in Milford Community Cemetery (formerly Milford Odd Fellows), Rt. 113, Milford. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, PO Box 622, Dover, DE 19903
MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 7 - 13, 2008
Obituaries are run without charge thanks to the support of area churches
Jean Gordy Outten, 82
Jean Gordy Outten of Seaford died on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford. She was born on April 8, 1925, the only child of Franklin and Sara Gordy. Jean was a Registered Nurse for 34 years with the State of Delaware serving as public health nurse, then as a school nurse with the Seaford School District and Indian River School District. In addition to her parents Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Outten in 1972. Funeral Services were on Friday, Feb. 1, at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, where friends called from prior to the service. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.
Lawrence R. Kershner, 76
Lawrence “Larry” R. Kershner of Delmar, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in West Virginia on Sept. 7, 1931, a son of Clarence and Edna Kershner. Mr. Kershner served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1993 after 45 years of faithful service working for ACME Markets and was district manager at the time of his retirement. He was a longtime member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar, where he served the church in many capacities over the years. He was a past member of the Delmar Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Frances “Fran” R. Kershner; a son, Lawrence S. Kershner of Salisbury; and four sisters, Eleanor Finch of Martinsburg, W.Va., Jean Reynolds of Baltimore, Md., Claris Olerich of Arlington, Va., and Patricia Reid and her husband Glenn of Biglerville, Pa. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Family and friends called prior to the service. The Rev. Marsha Carpenter officiated. Contributions may be sent in memory of Mr. Kershner to St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 101 East State St., Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Charles E. Chaffinch, 73
Charles E. “Bricktop” Chaffinch of Bridgeville, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Milford Memorial Hospital in Milford. Mr. Chaffinch was born in Bridgeville, May 19, 1934, a son of Alva W. and Winnie Truitt Chaffinch. He was a truck driver, driving for Service Trucking Company in his earlier years and later for Perdue, where he retired in 1997 . Mr. Chaffinch was a member of Seaford Moose Lodge. His enjoyed gardening and tinkering with vehicles. He loved all types of animals, especially dogs and he loved to go to the fair to see his grandchildren’s animals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alva Chaffinch, Jr., and a daughter, Ida Marie Layton. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,
Union In Loving Memory of
Mark “Chick” Hare
United Methodist Church 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly WORSHIP TIMES:
9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)
Ann Watson Chaffinch; a daughter, Anna Neal and husband John of Bridgeville, and a son, Charles L. Chaffinch and wife Trudy of Bridgeville; seven grandchildren, Brandy Givans and husband Gary, Sgt. Douglas Neal USMC/ Delaware Nat‘l Guard, Melissa Layton and friend Ray Anderson, Sgt. Lyle Neal USMC, Alyce Naples and husband Bill, Joshua Chaffinch, and Matthew Chaffinch; seven great-grandchildren; a brother Charles E. Richard Chaffinch Chaffinch and wife Dorothy of Orlando, Fla.; and a half-brother, Drexel Chaffinch and wife Esther of Harrington; and nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood. Viewing was held on Monday evening, Feb. 4, at the funeral home. Interment was held at Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville.
Barbara F. Cropper, 74
Barbara F. Cropper, 74, of Delmar, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Born in Hurlock, Md. on March 19, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Walter Schevel and Louise Schevel McGrath, who predeceased her. Mrs. Cropper was a homemaker, taking pride in raising her five sons. She attended Faith Baptist Church in Salisbury. She enjoyed playing bingo at the local carnivals
BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13) 628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church Office
Pastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Youth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm “We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”
Welcome… Feb. 7, 1959 to Sept. 2, 2004
We miss you lots in many ways But even more on special days As we remember your birthday without you. We know you are watching with a perfect view With us down here and you above. We honor your birthday with sadness and love. Much Loved and Missed Mom & Dad Frankie, Tracy, and Blake
SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am
701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077
“Welcome Home!”
Wesley United Methodist Church 22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor Ed Kuhling Contemporary Worship 9 am Sunday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112
743 E. Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Paster
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
Greenwood United Methodist Church Greenwood, Del. Contemp Serv. 9 am Sunday School 10 am Traditional Serv. 11 am
“A Growing Church in The Heart of Our Community with a Heart for People & a Heart for the Lord.”
Pastor Richard Rogers 302-349-4047 Corner of Market & Church Streets
Laurel Baptist Church, SBC Where everybody is somebody & Jesus Christ is Lord 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956 LBC Sunday School ~ 10:00 Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Wednesday Bible Study ~ 7:00 P.M. Nursery Provided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth Music Director: Linda Lewis
302-875-7998
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-529-9755 Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com
Praise Worship 8:30 AM • Sunday School 9:30 AM • Traditional Worship 11 AM
MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 7 - 13, 2008 and enjoyed camping and taking trips with her husband, Charles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Cropper, who passed in 2007; a son, Donald Jones; a brother, William Schevel, and a sister, Louise Shockley. She is survived by four sons, Kenny Jones and his wife Brenda of Delmar, Bill Jones and his wife Sandy of Salisbury, Earl Jones, Jr. of Laurel and Eddie Jones and his wife Sandy of Fruitland; two Barbara F. Cropper brothers, Buddy and Jack Schevel; step-brother, Butch McGrath; two sisters, Margaret Ann Baker and Betty Jean Robinson; step-sister, Kathy Long; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She also had a beloved poodle named “Peaches.” A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 11:00 a.m., at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar. Pastor John Gore will officiate. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Nelson’s Cemetery in New Church, Va. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to, Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21801. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Raymond S. Ouellette, 73
Raymond S. Ouellette, 73, of Laurel, formerly of Rockville, Md., died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane Ouellette, his wife of 39 years. Born on Oct. 17, 1934 in Milford, Mass., he was a son of Rheal and Violette Ouellette. Mr. Ouellette was a veteran of the armed services, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Laurel American Legion Post 19, where he had been Raymond S. Ouellette a member of the Color Guard. He was also a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. He retired after many years as a respected automobile salesman. After retirement, he spent his time fishing, crabbing and gardening. He most enjoyed time spent with family and devoted endless time to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Mike Bowles. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ouellette is survived by five daughters, Donna Bowles, Loni Clark and her husband, Greig, Theresa Merkle and her husband, Bob, Diana Wareham and her husband, Ed and Robin Grant and her husband, John; two sons, Tomas and his wife, Dana, and Raymond and his wife, Janice. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; his brother, Phillip; and a sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Jim Conway. A visitation for family and friends was
held on Wednesday evening, Feb. 6, at the Short Funeral Home, Delmar. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Interment will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. Contributions may be made to the Laurel American Legion Post 19, P.O. Box 329, Laurel, Delaware 19956, Attn: Color Guard. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Layton Timmons, 35
Layton “Chris” Timmons, age 35 of Laurel, passed away on Feb. 2, 2008 at his home embraced by his family and friends. He graduated from Manor School, St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands, where he spent most of his childhood. Chris was employed by Courtesy Chevrolet in Salisbury as an automobile technician. He was a graduate of Delaware Technical and Community College and proudly served the Delaware National Guard as a helicopter mechanic. He enjoyed paintball, snowboarding, working on FA-18 Layton Timmons and Porsche models, skateboarding, fishing and camping, windsurfing, tennis, riding bicycles and traveling. He will always be remembered by his family as a practical joker and for his great enjoyment of laughter. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel. He is survived by his parents Layton and Judy Timmons; his wife Edlyn Timmons, his children, Kylynn and Michael Timmons, all of Laurel. His sisters and brothers, Julie A. Passwaters of Milton, Burt Timmons of Ohio, Robyn Creighton of New Castle, Denise Andrews of Newark, Jay Thawley of New Castle and Jody Thawley of California. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Jason Passwaters, Jesse Passwaters, Andrew and Autumn Passwaters and numerous other nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Calvin and Alma Friedel of Seaford; aunts and uncles, Sandra Hill of Seaford, Susan Branam of Richmond, VA., Lonnie and Jeff Friedel both of Seaford, Stevie Wilkerson of Laurel and Jerry Wilkerson of Delmar. A funeral service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West St. Laurel, on Thursday, Feb.7 at 2 p.m. Friends and family called Wednesday evening, and may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. Internment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford. The Pastor Barbara Wilson will officiate. Contributions may be made in Chris’s memory to: Cherrix Family, 169 Slusher Store Road, Floyd, VA 24091. For info on Abraham Cherrix go to www.abrahamsjourney.com.
Edna V. Dize, 100
Edna V. Dize of Delmar, died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. Mrs. Dize was born Jan. 13, 1908, in Marion Station, Md., a daughter of the late George W. Marshall and Mary Killman Marshall. Edna was never afraid of hard work.
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Church briefs Seaford Ministerium services
This is to notify persons that there is a correction to the listing of churches sponsoring the Lenten Services and Lunches. The corrected schedule is as follows: Lenten services sponsored by the Greater Seaford Ministerium began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Seaford Presbyterian Church. Services begin at noon at rotating designated churches and will be followed by a light lunch. The schedule of churches is as follows: Feb. 13 - Christ Lutheran Church; Feb. 20 - Gethsemene United Methodist Church; Feb. 27 - Atlanta Road Alliance Church; March 5 - Mount Olivet United Methodist Church; March 12 - Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church.
All Saints’ Lenten programs
All Saints’ Episcopal Church Lenten Programs will be held on Wednesdays of Lent. Litany will be at 6:15 p.m., followed by nourishing soup dinner and a short, informal program. Bring a friend and enjoy the fellowship. Program ends at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 - “The Early Church” from AD 65 to AD 430. Feb. 20 - “The Middle Ages” from AD 410 to AD1483. Feb. 27 - “The Reformation” from
She worked as a seamstress in the shirt factory in Delmar, before selling Avon and building a chicken house to raise chickens and broilers. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Delmar. She loved to crochet and her family will treasure afghans she handmade for them. She also enjoyed bowling. She spent 22 years in Florida, before coming back to Edna V. Dize Delmarva to be with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Oscar Dize and Harold C. Dize; a daughter, Ruth Ann Walter Steffens; six sisters and seven brothers and two nieces and a nephew. She is survived by a granddaughter, April Thompson, and her husband, Edward, and their sons, Ryan and Brandon; a grandson, Chris Walter; all of Delmar; and a son-in-law and his family, Wallace Steffens of Belle Haven, Va. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends was held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, and also on Wednesday morning, at the funeral home, with a funeral service following, beginning at 11a.m. Interment followed the services at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Coastal Hospice at the Lake, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802, or to First Baptist Church of Delmar, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
AD 1483 to AD 1564. March 5 - “Age of Reason and Piety” AD 1543 to AD 1738. March 12 - “New World Christianity” AD 1492 to AD 1770.
Drama and Dessert
The Covenant Players, a professional touring drama group, will perform at the Atlanta Road Alliance Church on Sunday, Feb. 17, in the gym/fellowship hall. Dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the performance. This event is free. The Covenant Players utilize dramatic plays that touch the heart, the mind and the soul. For more information, or to R.S.V.P., please call (302) 629-5600. The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road, 1-1/2 miles north of Stein Highway in Seaford.
Delaware Pro-Life Convention
The Delaware Pro-Life Coalition will hold its 21st annual convention on Saturday, March 8, at the Holiday Inn Select in Claymont. This day-long event includes five nationally-renowned speakers. The costs for the event are as follows: $45 for learning sessions only; $35 for banquet only; and $70 for learning sessions and banquet. For further information or registration call Joanne Laird at 302-479-5613 or visit www.delawareprolife.org.
Marguerite C. Jones Morrison, 92
Marguerite C. ‘Peggy’ Jones Morrison died on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at the Seaford Center Genesis Health Care. She was born on Sept. 25, 1915, to Amos W. and Lena R. Staub Jones. Mrs. Morrison was a homemaker all her life. She was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, a member of Concord United Methodist Women and the Nanticoke Senior Center, Seaford. Mrs. Morrison was preceded in death by three brothers, Herman Jones, Fred Jones and Russell Jones, and her husband, Robert T. Morrison in 1963. She is survived by a son, James R. and his wife Sandra Morrison of Bridgeville; three daughters, Kay and her husband the Rev. Dr. Robert Harris of Ocean Pines, Md., Cheryl L. and her husband Hernan Fourquet of Seaford, and Lorraine and her husband Travis Kouts of Seaford; seven grandchildren, Curtis and his wife Carreen Kouts of Seaford, Cinda and Robert Younce of Newark, Kim Harris and her husband John Cable of Carlisle, Pa., Kory and his wife Stephanie Harris of Ocean City, Md., Cassia McNatt of Seaford, Danny Morrison of Laurel, and Eric Morrison of Bear. She is also survived by 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Concord United Methodist Church, Seaford where friends called prior to the services. Burial was in the Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family suggests donations to the church in c/o of Marvin Lloyd, 12560 Concord Road, Seaford, DE 19973; or the Nanticoke Senior Center, 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements were by Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.
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Health No new cases of equine virus
The results of additional background testing at the index farm in the Felton/Frederica area have been reported. Five horses on the index farm were screened for EHV-1 on blood and nasal swab samples. All five came back negative on the blood samples, two came back positive on the nasal swabs. Of the nasal swabs, one was typed out to be the neuropathogenic form of EHV-1. However, merely finding the neuropathogenic form of EHV-1 on a nasal swab does not constitute a “case.” A case is defined as clinically infected (neurologic disease) with positive EHV-1 PCR test results. Therefore, the original quarantine order will hold until Feb. 7, pending any additional cases. The original 21-day quarantine was a result of the index case showing signs of disease and a positive nasal swab test result. Since the original index case, there have been no new cases, hence the original 21 day quarantine will stand. If another horse becomes a clinical case during this quarantine, then the quarantine will be extended. However, there is no reason at this time to extend the state imposed quarantine. The owner of the index farm has decided to extend a self-imposed quarantine in order to be extra cautious. Delaware Department of Agriculture Animal Health Inspectors will continue to visit all of the farms under quarantine to check temperature logs. Horse owners should be advised that the neuropathogenic form of EHV-1 is in Delaware and a spike in a horse's temperature is often the first sign of a problem
Beebe holds Heart Fair
Beebe Medical Center will host the 4th annual Community Heart Fair on Thursday, Feb.21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The event drew more than 1,000 people last year and features exhibitors, free screenings, health education, food and entertainment. Due to the high demand for the free cholesterol screenings, each attendee wishing to have a screening will receive a designated screening appointment time so that he or she is free to enjoy the event without having to wait in line. Other free screenings include blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, body mass index calculations and stroke risk assessments. "We have grown our offerings to better serve our community. And we are happy to say that we have been joined by representatives from other health organizations who wanted to take part," says Peggy Diehl, R.N., MSN, CEN, Beebe Medical Center community health nurse coordinator and event organizer.
ACS plans benefit for March 16
The Lighthouse Restaurant, located at Fisherman’s Wharf, 7 Anglers Road, Lewes, is donating the restaurant’s pavilion area as the site for an American Cancer Society (ACS) benefit on Sunday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Spruce Up for Spring and Summer: Caring for the Mind, Body and Soul,” is the
theme of the ACS Relay for Life 2008 fundraising event as vendors from across Sussex and Kent counties bring their products, information and expertise in hopes of raising contributions and awareness for cancer patients and caregivers. Paul and Mary Buchness, owners and operators of the Lighthouse Restaurant, are longtime supporters of ACS Relay for Life. The ACS Relay for Life 2008 benefit is open to the public. Along with ACS information booths, vendors offer an array of specialty products from skin care to chocolates, handbags to spring and summer houseware gifts and much more. For more information about the American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2008 benefit, contact the Ribbon Cap Club team at 302- 422-7878 or e-mail cac@ribboncapclub.com.
Bill to increase access to CHIP
Lt. Gov. John Carney, Senate Majority Whip Patricia Blevins and Rep. Terry Schooley have announced the introduction of legislation to eliminate premium payments for enrollment in the Delaware Healthy Children (CHIP) program. The program provides comprehensive health insurance, including well-care visits, hospitalization, prescription coverage and dental care to children whose families’ income is between 100 percent and 200 percent of poverty. Approximately 45 percent of Delaware’s eligible children are enrolled in the program. “Participation in the Delaware Healthy Children Program is declining, and there are 5,000 children in Delaware who are eligible for this program, and yet are not enrolled,” said Blevins, Elsmere, the bill’s lead sponsor. Currently, the state is returning $3 million per year to the federal government because of low participation in the program, which is paid for jointly by state and federal funds. Deborah Gottschalk, a leader in the child advocacy group Action for Children, said that constant movement in and out of the system hurts children’s health. “We find children aren’t getting the kind of checkups and preventative care they need when they aren’t in the program,” she said. “That can lead to illness and drives up the cost of health care.”
Cholesterol screenings planned
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be offering cholesterol screenings on February 14, 16 and 21, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Seaford Golf & Country Club, located at 1001 W. Locust St., Seaford. The lipid profile test requires a 12-hour fasting and reads the HDL and LDL blood levels. Cost for the lipid profile is $15. No pre-registration is required. In addition to the cholesterol screening free blood pressure checks will be offered as well as information on Nanticoke's Cardiac Rehabilitation services and Cancer Care services. Results from the cholesterol screening will be mailed approximately two weeks after the test is performed. For more information, call 629-6611 ext. 2404.
CPR classes offered at Del Tech
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) basic classes for the general public and refresher courses designed for health care professionals are available at Delaware Techinical & Community College, Owens Campus. Parents, teachers, coaches and babysitters are just a few of the people who can benefit from these classes. Healthcare providers whose jobs require CPR certification can take the refresher course to meet continuing licensure requirements. Two separate sessions of CPR Heartsaver courses are offered: one teaches adult (one-rescuer) and the other infant and child techniques. Participants may sign up for either or both. Instruction includes video, discussion, demonstration, skills practice and scenarios. After passing the course, participants will receive a two-year course completion card. The Health Care Provider Renewal course is designed for those who need recertification after prior CPR training. Part one is an online assessment from the American Heart Association website; part two requires attending a skills evaluation session at Delaware Tech within 60 days of completing part one. For complete information about these and other prevention and wellness courses, contact Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.
Daffodil Days through Feb. 20
For 35 years the American Cancer Society has been sharing hope for a world free of cancer with Daffodil Days, its longstanding program to help raise funds and awareness to fight cancer. This year's Daffodil Days are up and running thru Feb. 20. For a donation of $10, local residents will 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 Gea R. Hope, the third in a series of special Boyd’s Bears designed exclusively for the American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days Bear in a Pot or Bear and a Bunch that can be ordered for a donation of $15. For more information about Daffodil Days, to place an order, or to get involved with the program contact Mary Catherine Hopkins at 875-7308.
Jewelry sale at Milford Memorial
Reflections Gift Shop at Bayhealth Medical Center – Milford Memorial Hospital will hold a special Jewelry Sale in the main entrance lobby on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Pretty Pickins Jewelry will be here for a one-day sale just before Valentine’s Day with a large selection of costume and fine jewelry. All proceeds benefit Milford Memorial Hospital. For more information, call Reflections at 430-5622.
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Why do we have trouble sleeping sometimes? By Anthony Policastro, M.D Sleep problems can occur at any age. There are a variety of sleep problems that we see. Some involve falling asleep. Some of them involve waking in the night and going back to sleep. One of the more common problems has to do with what we call sleep associations. When someone falls asleep, there is a certain routine to it. People tend to go to sleep at the same time of night. If they go to bed earlier, they cannot fall asleep. If they go to bed later, they have trouble staying awake until that time. They tend to do the same activity before they go to sleep. This could be reading. It could be watching television. It could be listening to the radio. It could be having a glass of milk. It could be taking a warm bath. Everyone has a different routine. Then when they lay down there are certain things that they are used to. They might need to be in a certain position in the bed. They might need to think about a certain thing. They might need a night light on. They might need a window open. They might need to be under the covers. They might need to have certain clothing on. Again this is different for everyone. All of these are called sleep associations. When there is an interruption to the normal sleep associations that a people have, they will have trouble falling asleep.
With all of the things that are involved, asleep with the radio playing, you may it is not surprising that it is easy to have need the radio on to fall asleep again. This problems falling asleep at night. could be a problem if your spouse is This is the main reason that people asleep and would not appreciate you turnhave trouble sleeping ing the radio on in the away from home. The of the night. When children wake up in the middle bed is different. The This is a common room is different. The middle of the night, the back problem with young sounds are different. children who wake up to sleep situation should be as in the middle of the The aromas in the room are different. They have cerclose to the original bedtime night. They may think it is tain associations when just due to the bed. they go to sleep. They situation as possible. However, it is usually may brush their teeth. due to a combination of things. Then they put on their pajamas. Then they Some people will get into bed and start have a story read to them. Then a light is thinking of the day's events. They then left on until they fall asleep. keep themselves awake by thinking about If they wake up in the middle of the things that are not related to falling asleep. night, they are not going to fall asleep easThe old wives' tale about counting sheep is ily without all those sleep associations. related to this. Sometimes we train children to learn If you use your thoughts to do somenew associations. They wake up in the thing boring like counting sheep, you will not be thinking about the things that are keeping you awake. It could make it easier to fall asleep. Another problem related to sleep associations is waking up in the middle of the night and then having a problem falling back to sleep. One of the main issues here is that your body is used to going to sleep with certain things in place. If those are not in place, you may have trouble falling asleep. PHYSICAL THERAPY For example, if you are used to falling
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Letters to the Editor "We were raised with a belief that it was your own responsibility to find a way to get out from under the circumstances you were in and not to look for someone else to do it for you." Thoughts on the election
It’s been 40 years now since I first voted in a presidential election. I remember standing in the long line to cast my vote, wondering why there were so many people voting. Since then I’ve had some time to ponder as to why. The year was 1968 and I along with millions of other Americans was fed up with all of the turmoil that was happening in this country being caused by the counterculture that could protest something at the drop of a hat, but had no real solutions to the problems. The news media was giving them all the coverage while people like me were getting totally ignored. My family were sharecroppers that raised tobacco in North Carolina and were dirt-poor. Life was not easy, but we were raised with a determination to better ourselves and for the most part we did. We were raised with a belief that it was your own responsibility to find a way to get out from under the circumstances you were in and not to look for someone else to do it for you. In 1968 the Democrats were pretty much telling poor people and still are that you can’t help yourself so let us do it for you. The Republicans were saying we will give you a level playing field and the rest is up to you. I liked that way of thinking so I have voted for the Republican candidates ever since except on one occasion when I voted for the Libertarian candidate. This year is as important as it has been in several years. We Republicans have several good candidates. All of them have strong points and all have weak points. I have been doing much soul-searching and have decided that Mike Huckabee is the one I’m going to vote for. First, I believe he is a man of faith, much to the chagrin of the liberals. His critics have voiced concerns that he wants to establish a theocracy which is pure poppycock. People like myself want to see a man in the White House lead by example, not by words. I don’t believe he will be like one of our former presidents, when the time you saw him go to church was when he was in trouble and carrying 10pound bible under his arm, and I don’t believe he will be like another former President who was a man of faith himself, but had some distorted ideas about how to handle America’s enemies. Mike Huckabee is for the Fair Tax Bill, which Congress has decided to table. I believe Mr. Huckabee recognizes one of the things that’s killing our country is its present tax system and the Fair Tax could make taxes in this country, as its name implies, fair. This bill has come under attack from many people who either are ignorant about it or have a vested interest in keeping things the same old way. It certainly is bet-
Stars’ Letters Policy All letters should include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published. No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email morningstarpub @ddmg.net ter than what we have in place now. I would like to urge anyone who is interested in finding out more about the fair tax either log on to www.fartax.org or go buy a copy of “The Fair Tax Book” co-authored by Neal Boortz and Congressman John Linder. I think you’ll find it invigorating. Governor Huckabee has also pledged to build the barrier on our southern border, which our present President has little interest in doing, and none of the Democratic and Republican candidates want to touch it with a 10-foot pole. Is Mike Huckabee perfect? No, he is not nor can he walk on water. The last person who was perfect and could walk on water was crucified. I firmly believe that out of all the candidates Mike Huckabee is one that will guide this country on the path of smaller government, spending cuts, and a decent straight thinking foreign policy and individual freedom for the people. All of the talking heads both on radio and television say that Mike Huckabee doesn’t stand a change of being elected if he is the Republican nominee. I beg to disagree with them. Larry Calhoun Laurel
Independent Order of Odd Fellows Charity Lodge 27 accepting the plaque from Troop 90 were Jerry Lynch and Maxine Lynch. They presented Troop 90 with a check for their efforts at the Haunted House. During the month of December, Troop 90 helped Charity Lodge 27 pick Crows Foot for its annual Christmas wreath sale. The Lodge gave the troop a donation for their help. Thank you Charity Lodge 27. Jim Bradley Laurel
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Troop 90 has once again helped out with Charity Lodge 27’s Haunted House. As always, it was a huge success. The Haunted House and maze hosted more than 3,000 guests this year. Troop 90 and Troop 90 Committee presented Charity Lodge 27 an Appreciation Plaque for their support of our Troop for the past five years. This year Troop 90 had a patch made to honor the 15 years of the Haunted House. One of the patches, an Odd Fellows symbol, was also on the plaque. Members of
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MORNING STAR • JAN. 31 - FEB. 6, 2008 and then work hand-in-hand with the guest families to help them stabilize their situation, save money, meet children’s needs and find affordable housing by the end of their tenure. The support system provided by social services programs and the temporary stay in Hope House I and II has enabled these parents to keep their children with them, and to work through a crisis with the knowledge that they will be able to continue the progression beyond it to a state of self-sufficiency. There is a constant need for this service and it requires support from the whole community. The board of the LCF is composed of volunteers representing local civic organizations and the community at large who serve without any compensation. The LCF is dependent entirely upon private donations for maintenance of the two buildings, and as a 501(3)C organization, all donations are fully tax deductible. On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 16, the LCF is sponsoring a dinner dance, Hearts for Hope, at the Laurel Fire Hall, from 6 p.m. until midnight. The dance is a benefit fundraiser for Hope House I and II. A catered dinner will be provided by ‘My Turn to Cook.” Dennis O’Neal is coordinating entertainment for all to enjoy. The dance will also include a Chinese Auction featuring homemade delicacies. We are looking for contributions from local businesses. We encourage you to come to our benefit and see for yourselves what we are all about. Tickets are $25, and we invite businesses or individuals to purchase a table for $200 for you, your employees and friends. Anything you wish to contribute will be greatly appreciated. Something for the Chinese Auction is one of many suggestions that businesses may consider. We sincerely hope local businesses will give this request their consideration. Leigh Clark
Laurel Community Foundation trustee
John Carney will support us
Over the years, our political system has become less concerned about doing what is right, and more interested in fundraising and special interests. But this year, one candidate for governor is about more than filling his fundraising cup. John Carney is a lifetime Delawarean who has spent his entire career fighting for the people of our state. Since the day he graduated from college, John Carney entered public service to work for Delawareans. As Lt. Governor, he stood up for our state's seniors and worked to make healthcare more affordable for working families. He knows what it means to be a Delawarean and has always represented our values. I am supporting John Carney for Governor because I know I can count on him to support people like me. Mike Henry
Laurel
Talent search limited to choirs
After 13 of years of producing the Mountaire Gospel Talent Search, the Lord has led us to refocus the event. Previously, we have held competition in various areas of Gospel music, awarding prize money to groups and individuals who have finished in the top three areas of
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their division. The money was to be used to encourage the winners to further their education and advance careers in Christian music. From the beginning, we hosted many choirs participating from churches throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. However, during the past five years the individual participants have grown in numbers and the choirs have dwindled to none participating this past October. Therefore, after many hours of prayer, our Lord has directed me to reexamine the intent, purpose and charge of the Mountaire Gospel Talent Search. With his guidance, what is clear to me is that we in the church community have witnessed the dissolution of the mass choirs; the foundation of the praise and worship of our Lord Jesus Christ in musical communion. In my opinion, nothing demonstrates more the glory, joyous praise and worship for our Lord than the unification of voices sounding his praise before the sanctuary audience; the roots of church music. The fourteenth annual Mountaire event will be termed Mountaire’s “Communion of Choirs." Only Delmarva choirs will be invited to participate. Instead of individual money awards to the participants, first second and third prizes will be awarded to the participating church in the amounts of $8,000; $6,500, and $5,000. The Communion of Choirs will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Rte. 50 and Division Street, Salisbury, Md. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 2425-26. It is our hope and prayer that the pursuit of this award will encourage music directors, performers and the ministry to find the rehearsals and the travel time spiritually meaningful for the church membership, the community, the pastor and administration. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. I appreciate your timely response. For more information, e-mail me at rmarino@mountaire.com or call 302-9343123. Roger Marino
Mountaire Farms director of public relations
League of Women Voters sponsors a housing forum
Debbie Hamilton, a registered lobbyist for the Delaware Housing Coalition will speak on legislative initiatives of the Coalition aimed at addressing the crisis in affordable housing at a public forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Sussex County. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The public is invited. In addition, Rashmi Rangan, executive director of the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council, will present recommended solutions to the current foreclosure crisis facing Delawareans. Hamilton will brief attendees on how the Governor’s budget proposal addresses housing needs in the state and how that budget was addressed at a hearing of the Joint Finance committee scheduled for Thursday, February 7. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. For more information, contact President Esther Shelton at 645-1797 or Membership Chair Sandy Spence at 645-9559.
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LEGALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Northwest Fork Hundred Case No. 10078 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item A of said ordinance of CARL G. BATSON, JR. who is seeking a variance from the minimum lot width requirement for a parcel, to be located south of Road 32, 245 feet west of Road 585, being Lot 2 within Clara Evans Subdivision. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, MARCH 3, 2008, 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. 2/7/1tc
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Northwest Fork Hundred Case No. 10083 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a special use exception as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 11523, Item A of said ordinance of JETTA MORRIS who is seeking a special use exception to retain a manufactured home on a medical hardship basis, to be located north of Road 566, 1,550 feet west of Road 562. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, MARCH 3, 2008, 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. 2/7/1tc
TOWN OF BLADES ELECTION Candidates wishing to run for the three (3) council seats that are up for election in Blades must file written notice with the Town of Blades office that they are seeking election. Candidates must file notice by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2008. No letters will be
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Saturday, February 9th, 11:00 a.m. Preview: Sunday, Feb. 3rd, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 9th -- 9:30 a.m. - Sale Time Sussex County Tax Map 3-31-5.19 Parcel 48 LOCATION: 44 North Front Street Extended, Seaford, Delaware. Directions: From Rt. 13 turn west on Rt. 20 at McDonalds, travel approx. 1/2 mile to Dunkin Donuts. Turn behind Dunkin Donuts on Front Street Extended. Property will be on left. See signs. Property consists of a 4 BR, 1 bath home with LR, FR, kitchen, rear porch. Property has forced air oil heat, central air, 4 sheds, partial basement on a 41x305 lot.
accepted after February 18, 2008. Candidates filing must have attained the age of 25 years, must have been a resident of Blades for six months preceding this election and must be a citizen of the United States of America. All citizens wishing to vote in the March 3, 2008 election must register at the Blades Town Hall by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. No registration will be allowed after February 20, 2008. TOWN OF BLADES DAVID L. RUFF MAYOR 1/17/4tc
NOTICE Estate of Betty Lou Wilson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration WWA upon the estate of Betty Lou Wilson who departed this life on the 15th day of January A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Michelle R. Wilson on the 23rd day of January, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix, W.W.A. without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required
PAGE 37 to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix, W.W.A. on or before the 15th day of September, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix, W.W.A.: Michelle R. Wilson 1435 Putnam Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/7/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Virgil Alvin Chaffinch, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Virgil Alvin Chaffinch, Sr. who departed this life on the 18th day of December A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto John Randall Chaffinch on the 16th day of January, A.D. 2008, 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 18th day of August, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: John Randall Chaffinch 6147 Steflend Drive,
Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino-Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 1/31/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Beatrice H. Moore, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Beatrice H. Moore who departed this life on the 5th day of January A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto William B. Moore, Jr. on the 23rd day of January, A.D. 2008, 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 5th day of September, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: William B. Moore, Jr. 28855 Seaford Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 1/31/3tc See LEGALS—page 38
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NOTICE Estate of William W. Phelps, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of William W. Phelps who departed this life on the 6th day of December A.D. 2007 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Shirley J. Cooper on the 11th day of January, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 6th day of August, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Shirley J. Cooper 351 Darbyshire Lane, Riva, MD 21140 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 1/24/3tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, more particularly bounded and described in accordance with a recent survey prepared by Simpler Surveying & Associates dated August 22, 2001, as follows to-wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the southeasterly right of way County Road 490 (50 feet right of way), a corner for this land and lands of Phillip E. Roberts; thence by and with the right of way of County Road 490 North 38 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds East 150.08 feet to a concrete monument found; thence, continuing by and with County Road 490 North 39 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 149.62 feet to a concrete monument found, a corner for this land and lands of W. Weldon Harper, Trustee, thence turning and running by and with Lands of W. Weldon Harper, Trustee, South 50 degrees 23 min-
MORNING STAR utes 52 seconds East 200.03 feet to a 1" pipe found, a corner for this lands; thence turning and running by and with Lands of W. Weldon Harper, Trustee, South 39 degrees 38 minutes 38 seconds West 149.90 feet to a 3/4 inch pipe found, a corner for this land and lands of Phillip E. Roberts; thence, turning and running by and with lands of Phillip E. Roberts North 50 degrees 20 minutes 24 seconds West 199.88 feet to the place of beginning, containing therein 60,008 square feet of land more or less. BEING the same lands and premises which William E. Lloyd and Susan L. Lloyd by Deed dated August 30, 2001 of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2627, Page 10, did grant and convey unto Mary Ann Cameron. Tax Parcel: 1-32-6.0069.00 Property Address: 26799 River 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 MARY ANN CAMERON and will be sold by
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Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 on the Easterly side of Chandler Street, in the city of Seaford, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNNG at a concrete monument found lying on the easterly right-of-way line of Chandler Street, said concrete monument found being a corner for this land and for lands now or formerly of Mary Chapman; thence by and with aforesaid Chandler Street North 39 degrees 12 minutes 13 seconds East 80.11 feet to an iron stab found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lands and for lands formerly of Better Homes of Seaford Inc., South 49 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds East 100.84 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and lands now or formerly of Better Homes of Seaford, Inc. South 39 degrees 42 minutes 15 West 80.09 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for land and lands now or formerly of Mary Chapman North 49 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds West 100.14 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 8,046 square feet of land more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated September 12, 2001. BEING the same lands and premises which Christian V. Elbert by Deed dated October 29, 2001 of Record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware in Deed Book 2645, page 333, did grant and convey unto Jarvis L. Ross. Tax Parcel: 3-31-5.203.00 Property Address: 15 Chandler 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 JARVIS L. ROSS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 Town of Bridgeville, Sussex County and State of Delaware, and shown as Lot No. 57, on a Plot of Building Lots of Fred Willey, filed of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, De., in Plat Book 187, at Page 93, and being more fully described as follows, to wit. BEGINNING at an iron pipe set at the corner of North Cannon Street and Second Street; thence run-
ning with the right of way of Second Street, South 32 degrees 00' 00 East 160.00 Feet to an iron pipe set; said marking the corner of Second Street and the Northerly edge of the right of way of Gum Alley; thence turning and running with the right of way of Gum Alley, South 58 degrees 00' 00 West 60.00 feet to an iron rod found; said rod marking a corner for this Lot 57 and 58; thence turning and running by and along the common boundary line between this lot and lot 58; North 32 degrees 00' 00 West 160.00 feet to an iron rod found, said rod marking a corner for this lot and lot 57 and lot 58 and being located along the Southerly edge of the right of way of North Cannon Street; thence turning and running with the right of way of North Cannon Street, North 58 degrees 00’ 00 East 60.00 feet to the point and place of beginning. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Calvin Suggs and Karen Barnatny, by deed of Karen Barnatny, dated October 21, 2005 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in deed Book 3229 Page 115. Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.12102.00 Property Address: 511 North Cannon 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 CALVIN SUGG & KAREN L. BARNATNY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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, known as Lot No.3 and part of Lot No.4, of "SNUG HARBOR" subdivision, being described more particularly as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the Northerly right-of-way line of Frances Circle (40 foot right of way); said monument being situate a distance of 405.00 feet, more or less, from Sussex County Road No. 535; thence with Lot No.2, North 30 degrees 52 minutes 11 seconds East a distance of 30.00 feet to an iron pipe found; thence continuing with Lot No.2, North 27 degrees 44 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 292.18 feet to an iron pipe found; thence with the lands of Albin A. & Foris A. Smagala, now or formerly, South 42 degrees 21 minutes 53 seconds East, a distance of 110.48 feet to an iron pipe found; thence with Lot No.4, South 21 degrees 12 minutes 01 second West, a distance of 215.92 feet to a concrete monument found; thence with Frances Circle and along a curve to the left having a radius of 198.15 feet, the central angle being 13 degrees 14 minutes 22 seconds, the arc length being 45.79 feet, the chord bearing South 76 degrees 13 minutes 03 seconds West, a distance of 45.68 feet to a point; thence continuing with Frances Circle and along a curve to the right having a radius of See LEGALS—page 39
MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 120.00 feet, the central angel being 51 degrees 16 minutes 26 seconds, the arc length being 107.39 feet, the chord bearing North 84 degrees 46 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 103.84 feet home to the point and place of beginning, said to contain 32,901 square feet of land, be the same more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., dated April 14, 2003. AND BEING the same lands and premises as conveyed unto GERTRUDE McGHEE, REGINALD GRIFFIN and ANDRA GRIFFIN by deed of Alan T. Jones and Karen K. Jones dated May 28, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2842, Page 51. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00161.03 Property Address: 24011 Snug Harbor Road, Snug Harbor, 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 GERTRUDE MCGHEE, REGINALD & ANDREA GRIFFIN
and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 and State of Delaware, being known as Lot No. 38 in "WIL-MAR VILLAGE", and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron bolt in sidewalk found on the East right of way line of Washington Avenue at a corner for this lot and Lot No. 39; thence with the East right of way line of Washington Avenue, North 07 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, 50.11 feet to an iron bolt in sidewalk found on the East right of way line of Washington Avenue at a corner for this lot and Lot No. 37; thence with Lot No. 37 South 83 degrees 05 minutes 20 seconds East, 100.30 feet to a pipe found at a corner for this lot, Lot No. 37 and in line of "Hurley and Allen Addition to North Seaford"; thence with the "Hurley and Allen Addition to North Seaford", South 06 degrees 51 minutes 59 seconds West, 50.04 feet to an iron rod found at a corner for this lot, Lot No. 39 and in line of the "Hurley and Allen Addition to North Seaford"; thence with Lot No. 39, North 83 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds West, 100.49 feet to an iron bolt in sidewalk found on the East right of way line of Washington Avenue located at the point and place of beginning, containing 5,027 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, dated October 11, 2002. AND BEING the same lands and premises as conveyed unto AUBREE' T. HARE by deed of Trista M. Balas, dated October 23, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2765, Page 180. Tax Parcel: 3-31-5.19-
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41.00 Property Address: 711 Washington Ave, 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 AUBREE T. HARE A/K/A AUBREE T. HARE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 tact, piece and parcel of land lying and being situate in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and lying on the State Road leading from Greenwood to Scott's Store, adjoining lands of Ross Coleman,
other lands now or formerly of Myrtle White, Margaret Carey and Roy L. Peterman, and others, and more fully described as follows: BEGINNING at a bridge over a small ditch and on the northern side of said highway from Greenwood to Scott's Store and running South 56.5 degrees West 17.5 perches to the easterly line of said Ross Coleman; thence with the said North 34 degrees West 38 perches to the said small ditch, a corner for this whole tract, thence in a southeasterly direction along said small ditch to the said bridge and place of beginning, containing one (1) acre and fifty (50) square perches of land, be the same more or less. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Roy L. Peterman and Sarah Peterman by deed of Myrtle White, Margaret Carey and Roy L. Peterman, date August 4, 2003 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2868, Page 67. Tax Parcel: 5-30-9.0043.00 Property Address: 7209 Scotts Store 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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
PAGE 39 sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of RODNEY & DAWN PETERMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being part of Lot #11 of Nanticoke Estates, more particularly described on a survey plot prepared by Donald K. Miller dated July 27, 1998, as appearing in Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 2311, Page 086. BEING the same land conveyed unto George R. Gilmore and Elizabeth F. Gilmore, co-trustees under revocable trust agreement of George R. Gilmore and Elizabeth F. Gilmore dated May 16, 1991, of 156 Rivershore Drive, Seaford, Delaware, 19973, and David J. Gilmore and Jodi L. Gilmore, then his wife, by Deed of George R. Gilmore and Elizabeth F. Gilmore on August 6, 1998, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 2311, Page 085 Tax Parcel: 1-32-6.002.00 Property Address: 7447 Rivershore Drive, 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Su-
perior Court on March 7, 2008 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. GILMORE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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: PARCEL “D”: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the improvements thereon erected, situate in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the South side of County Road 17 (Federalsburg Road), a short distance West of County Road 561; being all of Parcel "D" of Darrick E. & Veronica R. West Subdivision, as recorded in Plot Book 59, Page 223 and being more particularly bounded and described in accordance with a recent survey by Robert L. Larimore, RLS, dated May 4, 2006, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin set in the South line of County Road 17, at a corner for this parcel and for Parcel "B, said point being located, South 65 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West, 442.01 feet from the intersection of the South line of County Road 17 (Federalsburg Road - 60 feet wide) with the West line See LEGALS—page 40
PAGE 40 LEGALS - from Page 39 of County Road 561; thence from said beginning point along the line of Parcel "E", South 24 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds East, 150.00 feet to an iron pin set at a corner for Parcel "E"; thence along the line of Parcel "E", South 65 degrees 14 minutes 59 seconds West, 149.88 feet to an iron pipe found at a corner for lands now or formerly of Zion Church; thence along the line of lands now or formerly of Zion Church, North 24 degrees 11 minutes 29 seconds West, 150.00 feet to a concrete core found at a corner for lands now or formerly of Zion Church in the South line of County Road 17; thence along the South line of County Road 17, North 65 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East, 149.93 feet to the place of beginning and containing 22,485 square feet of land, be the same more or less. PARCEL “E”: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the South side of County Road 17 (Federalsburg Road), but not adjacent thereto; being all of Parcel "E" of Darrick E. & Veronica T. West Subdivision, as recorded in Plot Book 59, Page 223 and being more particularly bounded and described in accordance with a recent survey by Robert L. Larimore, RLS, dated May 4, 2006, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pin set at a corner for this parcel and for Parcel "D", said point being located the following two (2) courses and distances from the intersection of the South line of County Road 17 (Federalsburg Road - 60 feet wide) with the West line of County Road 561; One (1) as measured along the south line of County Road 17, South 65 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds West, 442.01 feet to a point at a corner for Parcel "B”; thence two (2) along the line of Parcel "B”, South 24 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds East, 150.00 feet to said beginning point; thence from said beginning point along the line of Parcel "B”, South 24 degrees 10 minutes 21 seconds East, 146.38 feet to a point at a corner for Parcel "B” in line of lands now or formerly of Delagra Corp.; thence along the line of lands now or formerly of Delagra Corp., South 67 degrees 57 minutes 00 seconds West, 49.93 feet to a point at a comer for lands now or formerly of Zion Church; thence along the line of
lands now or formerly of Zion Church, North 24 degrees 11 minutes 29 seconds West, 139.32 feet to an iron pipe found at a comer for Parcel "D"; thence along the line of Parcel "D", North 65 degrees 14 minutes 59 seconds East, 149.88 feet to the place of beginning and containing 21,406 square feet of land be the same more or less. AND BEING the same lands and premises as conveyed unto IOLA E. REDDEN by deed of Mildred Hickman and Veronica West, dated May 24, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Record 3315, Page 163. Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.0055.00 Property Address: 7378 Federalsburg 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 IOLA E. REDDEN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
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posit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 VIRGINIA E. & RONALD J. RICCIO, II and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 lands known as Lot 9 of "Lands of Bruce Graves: and situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the northerly side of Sussex County Road No. 554 and being a corner for this lot and Lot 8; thence with Lot 8 North 18 degrees 52 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 300.22 feet to a concrete monument found; thence with Lot 13 South 71 degrees 09 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 150.09 feet to a concrete monument found; thence with Lot 10 South 18 degrees 52 minutes 08 seconds West a distance of300.08 feet to a concrete monument found; thence with Sussex County Road No. 554 North 71 degrees 12 minutes 42 seconds West a distance of 150.13 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 1.034 acres of lands be the same more or less, together with improvements, as shown on a survey prepared by TempleSellers, Inc., dated June 25, 2004. BEING the same lands and premises which Joseph Gamba and Rose Anne Gamba by Deed dated July 2, 2004 of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 3002, page 140 did grant and convey unto Ronald J. Riccio, II and Virginia E. Riccio. Tax Parcel: 5-31-3.0046.09 Property Address: 6341 Baker 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% de-
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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, Delaware being known and designated as Lot No. 24, Deep Pines, as shown on a plot of Deep Pines, prepared by Miller Lewis, Inc., Registered Surveyor, which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware in Plot Book 60, at Page 134, and being more particularly described according to a survey prepared by Miller Lewis, Inc., Registered Surveyor, dated October 7, 1998, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe situate on the northeasterly right of way of Sussex County Road #526A, said pipe being a corn for these
lands and Lot 23; thence, by and with Lot 23, North 52 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds East, 270.56 feet to a pipe, said pipe being a corner for these lands, Lot 23 and being a point on line of Lot 36; thence, by and with Lot 36, South 37 degrees 53 minutes 01 seconds East, 161.00 feet to a pipe, said pipe being a point on line of Lot 36, a corner for these lands and Lot 33; thence, by and with Lot 33, South 52 degrees 06 minutes 59 seconds West, 270.56 feet to a pipe situate on the aforesaid northeasterly right of way of Sussex County Road #526A, said pipe being a corner for these lands and Lot 33; thence, by and with the aforesaid northeasterly right of way of Sussex County Road #526A, North 37 degrees 53 minutes 01 seconds West, 161.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning, being and containing 1.0000 acres of land, more or less. AND BEING the same lands and premises as conveyed unto ROBERT DUTTON and LAJUAN DUTTON, his wife by deed of Norris L. Niblett dated January 8, 1999 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2354, Page 168. Tax Parcel: 2-31-12.00433.00 Property Address: 23831 Dove 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 ROBERT (J.) DUTTON & LAJUAN (S.) DUTTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an order issued by the Court of Chancery, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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, Delaware, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a stake at the Northwest intersection of State Highway #501 leading to Laurel with State Highway #502 leading form Delmar to Mardella; thence along the Northerly right-ofway line of State Highway #502 North 75 1/4 degrees West 210 feet to a stake; thence for a new division line in these lands the following two courses: (a) North 22 degrees East 210 feet to a stake; (b) South 75 1/4 degrees East 210 feet to a stake in the Westerly right-of-way line of State Highway #501, thence along the Westerly right-of-way line of State Highway #501, South 22 degrees West 210 feet home to the point or place of beginning, containing one (1) acre of land be the same more or less. BEING THE SAME LANDS and premises which Marvin R. Smith and Betty C. Smith, by certain Deed dated the 3rd day of October, A.D., 1973 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 719, page 258, did grant and convey to Marvin Lee Smith and Shirley M. Smith, his wife, (as Tenants by the Entirety, with the Right of Survivorship), in fee. The said Marvin Lee Smith having died on July 18, 1976, See LEGALS—page 41
MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 40 the lands and premises passed to Shirley M. Smith, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-32-19.0024.00 & 24.01 Property Address: 38080 Saint George Road, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before March 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 SHIRLEY SMITH RYALL A/K/A SHIRLEY M. SMITH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 the Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being more
particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument (fd) lying on the Northerly right-ofway line of West 6th Street (30' right-of-way), said concrete monument (fd) being a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Gerald & Tysonia Nocks; thence by and with aforesaid right¬of-way North 68 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West 39.95 feet to a R.R. spike (fd); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Ralph G. & Ruth M. Nocks North 17 degrees 50 minutes 57 seconds East 91.51 feet to an iron stob (fd); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Ralph G. & Ruth M. Nocks North 68 degrees 35 minutes 18 seconds West 10.16 feet to an iron stob (fd); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Ralph G. & Ruth M. Nocks North 10 degrees 50 minutes 29 seconds East 75.99 feet to a pipe (fd); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Sandra D. Bruce the following 2) courses and distances: 1) South 66 degrees 59 minutes 00 seconds East 50.00 feet to a concrete monument (fd); 2) South 10 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West 75.00 feet to a concrete monument (fd); thence continuing on by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Gerald & Tysonia Nocks South 17 degrees 38 minutes 18 seconds West 90.94 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 7,310 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated April 4, 2006. BEING the same land conveyed unto Michael Wallace by Deed of Larry N. Stewart dated May 17, 2006 of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3311 at Page 259. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.0623.00 Property Address: 409 West 6th Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.
• FEBRUARY 7 - 13, 2008
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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 A. WALLACE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 in Seaford, Sussex County. Delaware, designated on the plot of Nanticoke City as Lot Nos. 69 and 70, and more fully described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point formed by the intersection of the north line of Harrington Street with the west line of Maple Street, thence with the north line of Harrington Street South 75 degrees 15 minutes west, one hundred feet, thence North 14 degrees 45 minutes West, one hundred fifty feet, thence North 75 degrees l5 minutes east one hundred feet, to the west line of Maple Street, thence with the west line of Maple
Street, South 14 degrees 45 minutes East, one hundred fifty feet to the place of beginning, containing 15,000 square feet of land be the same, more or leas, excepting and reserving that portion of this lot of land which has heretofore been conveyed unto Harlan Marvel. Being the same lands and premises which Earl S. Robinson and Mary A. Robinson, husband and wife, did grant and convey unto Carlton W. Hurley and Wanda S. Adkins -Hur1ey, husband .and wife, by deed dated November 28, 1983 and recorded on November 28, 1983 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1225, Page 338. Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.10154.00 Property Address: 220 Harrington 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 CARLTON W. & WANDA S. HURLEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
PAGE 41 SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 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 the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a concrete monument found lying on the Southerly right of way line of West Ivy Drive (50' right of way), said concrete monument found being a common boundary line for this lot and for lot 328; thence by and with aforesaid curving right of way said curve having a radius of 656.00 feet, a delta of 08 degrees 17 minutes 46 seconds, a length of 94.98 feet, a chord distance of 94.90 feet, with a bearing of South 65 degrees 07 minutes 15 seconds East to an iron stob found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot, lot 700 and lands now or formerly of George H. Farnell Trustee South 27 degrees 09 minutes 31 seconds West 149.08 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and lot and for lands now or formerly of Geraldine P. Thomas North 08 degrees 19 minutes 06 seconds West 61.38 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for aforesaid Thomas lands North 87 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds West 40.95 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common line for this lot and for lot 328 North 16 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East 114.60 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 8,675 square feet more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated June 25, 2005, a copy of which is attached hereto. Subject to any and all restrictions, reservations, conditions, easements, and agreements of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware.
Subject to restrictions of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 412 at page 1. Being the same lands and premises which Richard B. Riggins and Rebecca E. Riggins did grant and convey unto Dale Karen Crockett by deed dated June 28, 2002 and recorded on July 1, 2002 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02724 Page 085. Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.1826.00 Property Address: 710 West Ivy Drive, 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 3, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on March 7, 2008 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 DALE KAREN CROCKETT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 2/7/2tc
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Seaford Star Sports
The Lady Raiders’ Taylor West, Kera Sampson and Je’nell Fortt try and triple team the Lady Jays Ambre’ Burbage in a zone defense during the fourth quarter of the game last Friday night. Sampson led all scorers with 20 points. Seaford won the game 55-40. Photo by Gene Bleile
Lady Jays defeat Raiders, lose to Cape Henlopen The Raiders’ Jordan Mosley goes up for a lay-up over the outstretched hand of the Jays’ Vincent Glover last Thursday night at the Seaford High gym. Mosley had 14 points in the 85-58 Woodbridge win. Glover had 15 points for the Jays. Photo by Gene Bleile
Woodbridge boys’ basketball defeats Seaford in back-to-back games By Gene Bleile The Woodbridge Raiders made it two wins in a row last Saturday in a day time game against the Seaford Blue Jays. The Raiders defeated them for the second time in three days, 91-70 on their home court. Woodbridge made it clear that they were in no mood for an upset in front of the home crowd by putting 26 points on the board to Seaford’s 15 at the end of the first quarter. Vashad Whidbee for Woodbridge and Vincent Glover for Seaford each had 10 points to lead their teams. Seaford tried a zone defense early on, but after a couple of three pointers by Woodbridge, they then switched to manfor-man to try and pressure the ball. “After (Deaven) Horne hit a three pointer early in the game, I decided to change to a man-for-man to make them handle the ball inside more,” Seaford head coach Sean Knowles said after the loss. “I didn’t want them to take their time setting up for the long shots.”
Seaford made a run at the Raiders in the third quarter and closed to within seven points, out scoring Woodbridge 20-17, but the Raiders opened their lead back to 10 at 61-51 to start the fourth quarter. The mark of a championship team is to put your opponent away in the fourth quarter and Woodbridge did just that to the Jays. K’yan Andrews, Deavon Horne and Justin Mosley each hit three points shots to lead the team scoring with 30 more points to finish the game. Horne had seven and Andrews eight points as they accounted for half the points in the final frame and iced the game at 91-70. Woodbridge was 4 for 9 from the free throw line and totaled four three point baskets. The Jays shot 7 for 10 from the foul line and had five three point baskets. The Raiders’ Vashad Whidbee led all scorers with 19 points, followed by Andrews and Horne with 18, Jordan Mosley with 14, Jorge Young with eight and Andre Dickerson and Jevontae Dale each
By Gene Bleile Last Friday night the Lady Jays remained undefeated in the Henlopen South conference by defeating the Woodbridge Lady Raiders 55-40 at home. Anitra Hughes and Dee Farlow pumped in nine points apiece in the first half to lead the Blue Jays to a 28-10 half-time lead. In the third quarter, Woodbridge
outscored the Jays 15-9, led by the hot hand three point shooting of Kera Sampson, who finished the game with 20 points. Seaford held a 37-25 lead going into the fourth quarter, but Woodbridge started a comeback and was only nine points down at the 4:35 mark. Seaford then used the full court press to force numerous Raider turnovers and Continued on page 47
Continued on page 47
Woodbridge Winter Sports Banquet to be held March 13 The Woodbridge Winter Athletic Banquet will be held Thursday March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased from Mrs. Little or coach Lofland at a cost of $1 for athletes and $10 for all others. The deadline for purchasing tickets is March 6. The school dress code is required at the banquet.
Seaford’s Anitra Hughes fouls Jenna Schrock of Woodbridge last Friday night in the second quarter of the game at Seaford. Seaford defeated Woodbridge 55-40. Hughes had 15 for the Lady Jays and Schrock had eight points for the Lady Raiders. Photo by Gene Bleile
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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 7 - 13, 2008
The Ravens’ Wendell Cannon, back, has Seaford’s Jordan Stanley in a hold during the 125 pound match last Wednesday in Georgetown. Cannon had a pin in his team’s home win. Photo by David Elliott
Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas, top, had a pin against Seaford’s James Betts during the 189 pound match during last Wednesday’s meet in Georgetown. Photo by David Elliott
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Seaford Stars of the Week
The Lady Jays' Olivia Bradham looks at the board after her 200 IM race last week against the Lady Bucs. Bradham set a new pool record in the event with a new time of 2:28.60. The Lady Jays won the meet 96-73. Photo by Gene Bleile
The Jays defeated Milford last Thursday 93-65 in a home swim meet to remain undefeated at 10-0 on the season. Senior Andrew Halter broke another school record against the Bucs. He set a new pool record in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:53.99. Photo by Gene Bleile
Blue Jay swimmers score double victory over Milford By Gene Bleile The Blue Jay swim teams both knocked off the Milford Bucs last Thursday at a home meet at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. The boys moved another step closer to an undefeated season with a dominating 93-65 win and the girls also upended the Bucs, 96-73. The highlight of the meet was the new records set in the 200 freestyles for the boys and the 200 IM for the girls. Andrew Halter broke the record in the 200 free with a time of 1:53.99. The previous record was set in 2005 by Bailey Noel with a time of 1:54.90. Halter now holds six individual team records out of eight total events. The Lady Jays’ Olivia Bradham also had a great day breaking the old 200 IM record of 2:28.68 with a new time of 2:28.60. Bradham was also part of two additional first place relay teams in the meet. Head coach Jackie Morris had nothing but praise for her 10-0 boys’ team. “Times are good and the team is motivated and excited about the upcoming conference meet,” she said after the meet. “Drew Venables also had a good day swimming a personal record in the 200 free style. He also qualified for states in the 500 free, which makes him the second male swimmer in the history of Seaford swimming to qualify for states in all eight individual events.” Other personal records were set by Lee Mayer (200 IM and 100 backstroke), Ryan Stewart (50 free and 100 free). Tim Halter, Daniel DeMott and Alex Welding finished first, second and third in the 100 fly, all with personal bests. Head girls’ coach Alison Venables was also elated after the win. “Congratulations to the girls for another outstanding performance. I am pleased with the new personal records set by Olivia Bradham, who broke the school record in the 200 IM, previously held by Tara Potter,” she said. Other personal best times were achieved by Kelly Kimpton in the 200 and 400 free, Alexis Carey in the 200 free, Alison Schwinn in the 200 IM and 500 free,
Alex Smith in the 200 IM, Ania Sypek in the 50 free, Jamie Swain in the 100 free and Kathryn Werner in the 100 free.Asuza Koike also shaved 4 seconds off her 50 freestyle time and Jennifer Eckhardt also improved her 50 free time. Meet Results: Boys- 200 medley relay: 1. Seaford (Tim Halter, Spencer Noel, Daniel DeMott, Lee Mayer), 1:49.20; 200 free- 1. Andrew Halter, 1:53.99 (team record), 3. Drew Venables, 1:55.66; 200 IM- 2. Lee Mayer, 2:10.78, 3. Corey Darden, 2:23.94, 4. Phillip DeMott, 2:30.86; 50 free- 2. Spencer Noel, 24.68, 3. Trevor Lee, 25.90; 100 fly- 1. Tim Halter, 1:01.70, 2. Daniel DeMott, 1:02.73; 100 free- 2. Corey Darden, 53.69, 3. Jon Schwinn, 1:01.67; 500 free- 2. Drew Venables, 5:41.31, 3. Spencer Noel, 6:14.38; 200 free relay- 1. Seaford (Drew Venables, Tim Halter, Daniel DeMott, Corey Darden), 1:37.70; 100 backstroke- 2. Lee Mayer, 1:01.24; 100 breast stroke- 2. Phillip DeMott, 1:10.63, 3. Andrew Halter, 1:11.15; 400 relay- 1. Seaford (Lee Mayer, Spencer Noel, Tim Halter, Andrew Halter), 3:35.70. Girls- 200 medley relay- 2. Seaford (Jamie Swain, Paige Venables, Taylor Swain, Olivia Bradham), 2:07.64; 200 free- 2. Jeanmarie Ferber, 2:21.83, 3. Alexis Carey, 2:27.53; 200 IM- 1. Olivia Bradham, 2:28.60 (team record), 3. Alison Schwinn, 2:51.72; 50 free- 2. Chelsea Procino, 27.92, 3. Anya Sypek, 29.70; 100 fly- 2. Paige Venables, 1:10.24, 3. Taylor Swain, 1:15.93; 100 free- 1. Jamie Swain, 59.80, 2. Jeanmarie Ferber, 1:02.16; 500 free- 2. Emily Hubbard, 6:49.56, 3. Kelly Kimpton, 6:58.41; 200 free relay- 1. Seaford (Paige Venables, Chelsea Procino, Jeanmarie Ferber, Olivia Bradham), 1:52.32; 100 backstroke- 2. Jamie Swain, 1:10. 74, 3. Alexis Carey, 1:17.61; 100 breast stroke- 2. Paige Venables, 1:19.74; 400 free relay- 2. Seaford (Jeanmarie Ferber, Jamie Swain, Anya Sypek, Olivia Bradham), 4:15:27. The boys’ swim team is now 10-0 overall and 5-0 in conference and the girls’ record is now 8-2 overall and 4-1 in conference.
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Male Athlete of the WeekDeaven Horne- Woodbridge Woodbridge senior point guard Deaven Horne scored a season-high 17 points in his team’s win over Seaford last Saturday. Horne also scored 14 points against Seaford and 12 against Sussex Central in the Raiders’ other games last week.
Female Athlete of the WeekAnitra Hughes- Seaford Anitra Hughes paced the Seaford girls’ basketball team to a win over Woodbridge last week. Hughes, who is averaging almost 10 points a game, had 15 points against the Raiders after netting 11 against Sussex Tech.
Honorable mention- Ambre’ Burbage- Seaford; Samantha Savage- Seaford; Olivia Bradham- Seaford; Jamie Swain- Seaford; Kera Sampson- Woodbridge; Heather Solomon- Woodbridge; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Leigh Powell- Sussex Tech; Tim Halter- Seaford; Andrew Halter- Seaford; K’yan Andrews- Woodbridge; Vashad Whidbee- Woodbridge; Jordan Mosley- Woodbridge; Vincent GloverSeaford; C.R. Wilkins- Seaford; Spencer Coulbourne- Seaford; Kirk Neal- Seaford; Yvens St. Phard- Seaford; Derek Nennstiehl- Woodbridge; Levi Jacobson- Woodbridge; Reuss Idler- Woodbridge; Jacob Mitchell- Sussex Tech; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Wendell Cannon- Sussex Tech
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BETWEEN THE LINES By Gene Bleile, Seaford Sports reb60315@yahoo.com
The Giants are super, but let’s recall the 1906 Seaford football team Now that the football season is finally over (I know the Pro Bowl is this weekend, but I don’t consider that real football) and the Giants upset the Patriots 17-14 in the Super Bowl, I was looking for a way to bring closure to both pro and high school teams for the 2007-08 season. Sitting in my research file since early September is a short news release from the 1943 Seaford paper about the 1906 Seaford football team, which was declared the “all time community champions.” During the past year, I have highlighted the Blue Jay championship teams from 193337, led by head coach Lloyd Light; the 1955 Diamond State champs, led by head coach Bob Dowd; and the 1983 State champs led by head coach Ron Dickerson and each will live on in sports history forever, but I think the 1906 team needs to be remembered also. The unknown writer of the sports brief declares that the 1906 team was better than the 1921 or 1930’s teams. He goes on to say, “That for several seasons before and after 1906, this team remained unbeaten and undisputed champions of the Delmarva Peninsula.” “During that time, the team played every football game that could be found from Salisbury to New Castle County. The only time the team was ever beaten was when it played the champions of Wilmington in 1906. Seaford was beaten when the Wilmington team uncorked a forward pass, which the Seaford boys had never seen before,” he wrote.
A friendly debate, which has centered around whether the team was a high school team or a town team, has emerged 102 years later between local sports fans, Ben Sirman, Jim Bowden and myself. This discussion may have led to an answer, when in another sports brief from 1929 found in The Seaford News stated, “The 1906 team played any comers and played a Newark Steel industrial team that year, which it first refused to play the Seaford boys’ team because they were only boys. The Newark team got beat that day by a much smaller and younger Seaford team.” That release would lead us to believe that it was a town team that took on all teams, regardless of age or location. The 1906 squad is another great team that needs a place in Seaford football history, so I add their legacy to the championship teams of the 1930’s, 1955, 1981 and 1983. What future year will be the next championship team to be added to this list? Blue Jay Notebook: Mr. Emory Willey became President of Peninsula Oil of Seaford Mr. Arthur Hatfield became Mayor of Blades I predicted the Super Bowl score to be Patriots 38 and the Giants 21 If you are related to any of these football players and would like to tell me more about that 1906 team from the family history, please e-mail me, I would love to hear more about this 102 year old team.
Seaford’s Tyler Ruark, right, edged Sussex Tech’s Jeff Schaffer, 10-5, in last week’s 152 pound match. Sussex Tech topped Seaford, 47-26. Photo by David Elliott
Blue Jay wrestlers lose a tough match to Sussex Tech Ravens, 47-26 By Gene Bleile The Blue Jay wrestling team was on the road last Wednesday night and lost a tough match to the Sussex Tech Ravens, 47-30. Down 12-0 after a forfeit and pin of the Jays’ Anthony Taylor by Matt Bennett in the 112 weight class, they finally got on the board at 12-5 with a tech fall by Kirk Neal over James Whaley in the 119 weight class. The Ravens then won the next three matches (125) on a pin of Jordan Stanley by Wendell Cannon, a decision over Jordan German (130) by Kyle Kunzler and a major decision over Matt Joseph (135) by Cole Magagnotti to push the score to 255. Seaford’s C.R. Wilkins got the first pin of the night for the Jays against A.J.
Workman (140) in the second period at the 2:24 minute mark. The Ravens’ Ryelan Pavlik then followed with a major decision over Seaford’s Brian Wright to give Sussex Tech a 29-11 lead going into the 152 pound match. After the Jays' Tyler Ruark decisioned Jeff Schaffer (152), Spencer Coulbourn pinned the Ravens’ Trent Lathbury (160) at the 2:41 mark, and Yvens St. Phard pinned Rob Wilgus (171) at the 4:59 minute mark, Seaford closed the score to 29-26. The Ravens took the last two matches on pins with Jamar Becket defeating Josh Smith (215) at 1:28 in the first period and Aikeem Brewer defeating Marcus Wright (Hwt.) at the 2:11 mark. The Blue Jays’ record is now 1-8 in conference and 5-9 overall.
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MORNING STAR • FEBRUARY 7 - 13, 2008 Girls’ basketball continued the Lady Jays ran off 11 unanswered points to put the game out of reach and end up with a 55-40 win. After the game, Seaford head coach Chandra Phillips was guardedly happy about the win. “I told my players that every team in the south will be trying their best to take us down,” she said. “Being undefeated in the south, we have a target on our backs and we can’t let down in any game from here on out.” For the Raiders, Sampson finished with a game high 20 points, followed by Jenna Schrock, who had eight points. The Lady Jays’ Anitra Hughes had 15 points, while teammates Dee Farlow and Samantha Savage each had 12 points. Senior guard Ambre’ Burbage was held to only eight points on the night. Last Wednesday night, in a make up game from the previous week, the Lady Jays lost to the Cape Henlopen Vikings 56-43 in a game that saw Seaford commit numerous turnovers and forced shots that led to their defeat.
PAGE 47 Burbage tied the game at 7-7 with a three point shot at the 2:14 mark in the opening quarter and then she took control of the offense and ran off five straight points to close the quarter at 12-7. In the second quarter the Jays’ offense stalled and they were able to only put three total points on the board, while the Vikings took a 24-15 led to the locker room at half-time. In the third quarter, the Jays made a small comeback using the full court press to force Cape turnovers and when Samantha Savage hit a shot at the 2:18 mark, they closed the gap on the Vikings to 3126. The Vikings offense finally broke the press and closed the quarter at 37-28. The Jays weren’t done yet and fought back to close the gap to 38-36 early in the fourth quarter, when Burbage hit a basket and a free throw, but Cape surged ahead forcing more Seaford turnovers and closed the game at 52-41. Burbage led all scorers with 21 points and Savage chipped in eight. The Lady Jays are now 10-7 overall and 7-0 in the conference.
They had battled back from a 22-14 deficit at the end of the first quarter. The Raiders then took charge and ran off 10 straight points, which included a dunk by former Blue Jay standout K’yan Andrews to close the quarter with a Woodbridge lead of 42-32. In the third quarter the Raiders outscored the Jays 2615 to blow the game wide open. The midquarter action included an 11 point Woodbridge run, led by Whidbee, who hit the opening basket and later a three point basket at the end of the quarter to push the score to 68-47.
The fourth quarter again started with a Whidbee basket (three points) and the Raiders could do no wrong, while forcing Seaford turnovers and forced shots. At the buzzer, Woodbridge took home an 85-58 win. Andrews led the Raiders with 21 points, followed by Whidbee with 20, Horne and Jordan Mosley, each with 14 and Young with eight. For Seaford, Owens had 16, Glover 15, Davis 12 and Saincy 11. Woodbridge was 13-17 from the foul line and Seaford was 9-19.
The referee signals a three point try by Seaford’s Julius Mullen over the outstretched arm of Vashad Whidbee of Woodbridge in the game last Thursday night. Whidbee finished with 20 points to help lead the Raiders to an 85-58 win. Photo by Gene Bleile
Boys’ basketball continued with six points. The Jays’ Vincent Glover had a career high 17 points, followed by Tyree Davis with 15, Josh Owens with 14, Julius Mullen 10 and Terry Hood and Mavenson Saincy six points each. Last Thursday night, the Woodbridge Raiders again showed why they are the
team to beat in the Henlopen Conference. They defeated the Blue Jays on their home court 85-58 in a game, which saw the Jays make a run at the Raiders midway through the second quarter. Seaford’s Josh Owens hit a three point basket at the 2:31 mark to give the Seaford crowd hope for an upset and bring Seaford to within two points at 3230.
Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for Feb. 7-13 Thursday, Feb. 7- Woodbridge girls’ basketball home vs. Indian River; Seaford girls’ basketball home vs. Laurel Friday, Feb. 8- Seaford boys’ basketball at Laurel; Seaford wrestling home vs. Laurel; Woodbridge boys’ basketball at Indian River; Seaford Christian boys’ and girls’ basketball home vs. Gunston Saturday, Feb. 9- Henlopen Conference swimming championships; Woodbridge winter track at Tower Hill; Tuesday, Feb. 12- Seaford boys’ basketball home vs. Delmar; Seaford girls’ basketball at Delmar; Woodbridge girls’ basketball at Laurel; Woodbridge boys’ basketball home vs. Laurel; Seaford Christian boys’ and girls’ basketball home vs. Chestertown Christian
Henlopen Conference standings (through 2/5) Girls’ basketball- Henlopen South 1. Seaford 7-0, 3-7, 10-7; 2. Milford 8-1, 3-5, 11-6; 3. Laurel 5-3, 5-2, 10-5; 4. Delmar 3-4, 6-1, 9-5; 5. Lake Forest 2-6, 3-6, 5-12; Indian River 2-6, 1-6, 3-12; 7. Woodbridge 1-9, 2-5, 3-14
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Friday Trios High games and series Freddie Brown 261, 697 Debbie Harylyshyn 259 Frankie Griffin 668
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EYE ON THE BASKET- Backyard Truck and Auto’s Donregus Holland goes to the basket during his team’s Laurel Youth Sports game last Saturday. Photo by Mike McClure
Nanticoke Little League looking for managers, sponsors NLL is looking for managers- Nanticoke Little League will be mailing manager applications to past (2007) managers. If you were not a manager in 2007 but would like to be considered for 2008, please contact Nanticoke Little League at 302-6299209. Please leave your name, address, and phone number and an application will be mailed to you. All manager applications are due by Feb. 24. NLL needs sign sponsors- Nanticoke Little League is currently looking for sign sponsors for all fields at the Williams Pond complex. Sponsors can advertise their company or organization while supporting the local little league program. Please contact Sherry Smith at 841-2226 for more information.
Seaford Department of Recreation holding spring signups Signups going on now for the Seaford Department of Recreation’s spring basketball league. The co-ed league is open to ages 8-18 at a cost of $20 per person. Co-ed and women’s volleyball leagues- The entry fee is $115 per team with entries to be done by phone. Co-ed league play Monday nights and women play Tuesday nights. Men’s modified and slow-pitch softball leagues- Call 629-6809 for more information or to enter a team. Co-ed softball- A co-ed softball league is now forming with games to be played on Sunday afternoon. There must be at least four teams to have a league. Men’s flag football league- Games will be played on Sunday mornings. There is a coaches’ meeting March 4 at 7 p.m. at rec office. Call for more info. Year-round programs offered- SDR’s year-round programs are also continuing at the recreation office including belly dancing and karate classes. Call for more info or to sign up. Karate is Monday and Wednesday nights and Belly Dancing is Thursday nights.
Sussex County Sports Foundation to hold baseball skills showcase Sussex County Sports Foundation is presenting the Delmarva Showcase, which is a baseball skills showcase for players to display their skills to college coaches. The event will take place on June 14 (rain date is June 15) at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown. The morning session will take place 9 a.m. to noon (first 50 registered players) and the afternoon session will be from 1 to 4 p.m. (first 50 registered players). The cost is $150 per participant per session and the registration deadline is June 1 (unless sessions are full prior to that date). Players registered prior to May 1 will receive a discount of $15 per session. Each participant can attend both sessions for $300. Players must be high school freshman or older and must be from the Eastern Shore. Players can choose two positions to showcase their skills. Interested participants can contact the Sussex County Sports Foundation at 302-6447777 or info.box@scsportsfoundation.com.
Seaford Christian girls’ basketball tops Salisbury Christian Seaford Christian also defeated Salisbury Christian, 47-22, on Friday, Feb. 1 to move to 10-0, 18-0. Cain led the Eagles with 15 points and 12 rebounds, Meredith had 12 points, and Jennifer Carr added eight points, 10 rebounds, and four steals.
Shown (l to r) are members of the Delaware Stingers U19 Elite Team who attended the Baltimore Field Hockey Club U19 Invitational Tournament: Paige Jalot, Lauren Songer, and Megan West; back- Beth Swadley, Jill Guerrazzi, and Chelsea Collison. The Stingers are coached by Lloydlee Heite.
Delaware Stingers U19 Elite team competes in Baltimore tourney Members of the Delaware Stingers U19 Elite team recently traveled to Baltimore for the Baltimore Field Hockey Club U19 Invitational Indoor Tournament. The Stingers finished third in pool play and 10th overall out of 24 teams. Leaders scorers for the Stingers were Beth Swadley and Megan West. Also putting in goals were Jill Guerrazzi, Paige Jalot, and Chelsea Collison. Lauren Songer did a great job in the goal cage for the Stingers. The Stingers Elite team is currently undefeated in Dover league play and is averaging over 13 goals a game. The Stingers also have two other high school teams, two middle school teams, and one adult team with over 70 girls playing this indoor season. The Stingers play at Wesley College in Dover and also travel throughout Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The Stingers have several tournaments lined up in the spring including the local Beach Bash tournament in Milton. The Stingers will be fielding a high school and adult summer league team. For more information about the Stingers, call 302-337-8545 or visit the club website at www.lloydlee.com/DelawareStingersFieldHockey.htm.
Lady Eagles clinch PACC title with win over Holly Grove The Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team (9-0, 17-0) clinched the PACC regular season title with a 41-22 win over Holly Grove last Tuesday. SCA rebounded from a close first half (18-11) and pulled away in the second half to clinch the title. Nikki Meredith led the Eagles with 22 points and six rebounds and Jennifer Carr added 10 points and nine rebounds. Seaford Christian withstood a furious fourth quarter rally to defeat Greenwood Mennonite, 42-30, on Friday, Jan. 25. Meredith had a team-high 13 points, Jennifer Carr added 12 points and 13 rebounds, Rebekah Cain scored seven points and pulled down 12 rebounds, and Julia Carr had six points and six rebounds.
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Raven Roundup: Boys’, girls’ basketball split against Dover By Mike McClure
Above, flanked by Seaford Christian’s Crystal Loudon and Tori Hearn, Epworth Christian School’s Izzy Wharton prepares to charge down the court with teammate Lauryl Berger close by. Seaford Christian Academy won the junior varsity game, 1915. Below, Shai Mears of the Epworth Christian School boys’ basketball team faces a sea of arms in a junior varsity game with Seaford Christian Academy last week. Guarding him are (l to r): Colby Willey, Todd Hurley and Jacob Wroten with Bobby Townley (12) closing in. Mears’ teammates James Hill, William Davis, and Dylan Bunner are also shown. Epworth won the game, 34-32. Photos by Carol Kinsley
The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball team moved to 11-3 in conference play and avenged an early season loss to Dover with a 71-63 home win over the Senators last Thursday. Down 31-23 at the half, the Ravens held a 48-32 advantage in the second half for the victory. Jacob Mitchell netted 23 points, Jeffone Hill had 19, and Kory Belle added 17 points for Sussex Tech. Lady Ravens falter in third quarter- The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ basketball team trailed Dover, 24-23, at the half in last Friday’s game, but the Senators held a 20-8 advantage in the third quarter to pull away for the 53-45 win despite a 14-9 Raven edge in the final quarter. Paige Morris scored 10 points, Leigh Powell had nine points, and Sierra Laws and Heather Fuller each had eight points in the Sussex Tech loss. Wrestling team earns win over Seaford- The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team earned a 47-26 home win over Seaford last Wednesday. Matt Bennett (112), Wendell Cannon (125), Alex Thomas (189), Jamar Beckett (215), and Aikeem Brewer (275) had pins for the Ravens. Cole Magagnotti (135) won by major decision, 15-1; Ryelan Pavlik (145) picked up a win by major decision, 13-3; Kyle Kunzler (130) added a 5-1 victory; and John Briddell (103) won by forfeit. Sussex Tech’s Aikeem Brewer, top, goes for pin against Seaford’s Marcus Wright during his team’s 47-26 home win last week. Photo by David Elliott
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A view from the cheap seats By Mike McClure, Star Sports Editor
Head Coach Jackie Morris is pictured with her Blue Jays boys’ swim team which finished with an 11-0 dual neet Henlopen Conference championship record for the second straight season. The Jays will compete for the Henlopen Conference champonship meet this Saturday. Photo by Gene Bleile
Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday high school scoreboard Boys’ swimming- Seaford 118, Lake Forest 45- Andrew Halter set another record in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:20.6 in the Blue Jays’ win. Girls’ swimming- Seaford 103, Lake Forest 67 Boys’ basketball- Delmar 71, Milford 60Kevin Ricketts led the way with 35 points and Fernandez Batson added 20 for the Wildcats. Indian River 80, Seaford 75- Josh Owens and Vincent Glover each had 16 points in the loss. Sussex Tech 75, Smyrna 69- Four Ravens scored in double digits as Andrew Townsend scored 17 points, Corey Wyatt had 16, Kory Belle tallied 13 points, and Jacob Mitchell added 10 points. Caesar Rodney 64, Woodbridge 40- Vashad Whidbee netted 11 points for the Raiders. Girls’ basketball- Seaford 58, Indian River 39- Ambre’ Burbage led Seaford with 22 points and Dee Farlow added 11 points. Laurel 51, Lake Forest 22- Tomorrow Briddell led all scorers with 15 points and Sharay Smith netted 14 points for Laurel. Smyrna 39, Sussex Tech 38- Leigh Powell paced Sussex Tech with 15 points. Milford 22, Delmar 21- Milford outscored Delmar, 11-7, to pull out the narrow win. Shannon Wilson scored eight points for the Wildcats.
Well, what can I say? I, like most experts (and non-experts) picked New England to win the Super Bowl. I not only picked them, I picked them to win big. Oops. I’m not going to get into the game too much, but this year’s “big game” should have been called the Super Bore. Up until the fourth quarter there was no action and Tom Brady looked more like Wayne Brady the way he was throwing the ball amid pressure from the Giants’ defense. The game seemed like a fitting end to a lackluster NFL season that was filled with parity. Bring on baseball season.
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The Star prediction season is officially over (next season will be a lot shorter than this season was). Here are the final stats with the Super Bowl predictions (all three of us picked against the 10-6 Giants throughout the playoffs): Mike McClure 104-60-1; Jesse Piquette 96-68-1; Daniel Richardson 9668-1 Next Fall we will offer some prizes to help get our readers to join the “experts” in making weekly predictions.
Blue-Gold football team
The Blue-Gold football rosters were recently announced for the 53rd annual contest. Apparently the Gold head coach shifts between upstate and downstate coaches every other year. Looking at this year’s roster you can tell where it shifted this year. The following are the local players selected to play in the all-star football game, which is sponsored by DFRC with proceeds used to support programs for individuals with cognitive disabilities throughout Delaware: Matt Campbell, Delmar; Justin Thomas, Delmar; Cody Bristow, Laurel; Lennie Rust, Seaford; Jamar Beckett, Sussex Tech; and Kevin Moss, Woodbridge. Delmar’s Shannon Wilson puts up a shot during a recent game. Wilson had a team-high eight points in the Wildcats’ narrow loss to Milford on Tuesday. Photo by Mike McClure
Senior Lady Jays swimmer and team leader Jeanmarie Ferber swims the breaststroke lap of the 200 IM. She won this event in her last career Henlopen Conference dual meet with a time of 2:39.57. Photo by Gene Bleile
The game will take place June 21 at the University of Delaware football stadium.
Henlopen hoops
With five conference games left to play, the Woodbridge boys’ basketball team has a five and a half game lead over second place Indian River. The Seaford girls’ team is 8-0, Milford is 91, and Laurel is 6-3. While Woodbridge will face the winner in the Henlopen North (Sussex Central, Sussex Tech, or CR), the top girls’ team in the Henlopen South will face the division’s number two team in the “conference championship” while the two top teams in the North will faceoff. This is the first time the conference is trying this after years of blow outs in the girls’ conference championship.
The stackers are coming
The first annual WSSA Mid-Atlantic Sport Stacking Championship will take place on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Laurel Senior High (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Stackers from the six Mid-Atlantic states will compete along with local stackers. The Laurel Stacking Bulldogs will compete in this tournament as well as in the 2008 World Sport Stacking Championships in Denver. This is the second straight year North Laurel Elementary is sending a team to Colorado. Quick hits- The Delmar Little League parade will take place (from Delmar High to the Mason Dixon complex) on Saturday, April 19. Delmar High is looking to field JV and varsity boys’ lacrosse teams this spring. Both are first time programs. The Henlopen Conference indoor track championship was scheduled to take place Wednesday, Feb. 6 in Snow Hill. See next week’s Star for exclusive coverage of this event, which is in its second year.
Star winter college stats for local graduates (as of Feb. 4) The following local grads are currently competing in a college winter sport: Men’s basketball- Barry Bratten, Delmar, Chesapeake College- stats NA Rashawn Johnson, Sussex Tech, Wesley College- 19 GS, 454 points, 23.9 PPG, 128 rebounds, 6.7 RPG Cody White, Sussex Tech, Wesley College- 19 GS, 123 points, 6.5 PPG, 99 rebounds, 5.2 RPG Jacques Bowe, Sussex Tech, Wesley College- 19 G, 40 points, 2.1 PPG, 36 rebounds, 1.9 RPG Rudy Thomas, Sussex Tech, Wesley College- 12 G, 22 points, 2.1 PPG Men’s swimming- Bailey Noel, Seaford, Wingate University- stats not available Men’s track and field- Daniel Daisey, Woodbridge, Shenandoah- stats not available Women’s basketball- Toni Jones, Sussex Tech, Goldey-Beacom- 19 GS, 392 points, 20.6 PPG, 168 rebounds, 8.8 RPG, 41 steals Brittany Adkins, Sussex Tech, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore- 19 G, 108 points, 5.7 PPG, 96 rebounds, 5.1 RPG Janise Henderson, Sussex Tech, Rosemont College- 15 G, 99 points, 6.6 PPG, 32 rebounds Ashley Jones, Seaford, Wesley College- five games, three points Angie Owens, Seaford, Wesley College- 11 games, 109 points, 9.9 PPG, 73 rebounds, 6.6 RPG Ashlee Burbage, Seaford, Delaware State University- 19 G, 134 points, 7.1 PPG, 31 assists, 38 rebounds Tiandra Felix, Woodbridge, Cecil College- stats not available Women’s swimming- Christa Potter, Seaford, Marymount- stats not available Angelyn Tinsman, Seaford, Marymount- stats not available Women’s track and field- Cristina Garmendia, Seaford, Washington University in St. Louis- triple jump- 9.97 m (1/26) Wrestling- A.J. Brooks, Sussex Tech, Clarion University- stats not available
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People Whaley, Miller to marry in May Michael and Dina Whaley of Laurel announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Elizabeth, to Gerald Lee Miller Jr., son of Gerald Lee and Deborah Ann Miller Sr. of Millsboro. The bride-to be is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene R. Sheridan of Laurel and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Whaley Sr., also of Laurel. Her fiancé is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Miller of Millsboro, and Gisele Sullivan of Georgetown. A wedding is planned for May 10, 2008. Formal invitations will be sent.
Samantha Elizabeth Whaley and Gerald Lee Miller Jr.
Penny Lee and Harvey Phillip Kimbrough III
Tavolario, Kimbrough married Penny Lee Tavolario and Harvey Phillip Kimbrough III were united Oct. 6, 2007, in a candlelit ceremony at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford. The bride is the daughter of June Tavolario and the late Franklin D. Tavolario of Seaford. The groom’s parents are Harvey and Wilma Kimbrough, also of Seaford. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with a crystal embedded bodice flowing into a five-foot train. She carried a bouquet of ivory and burgundy roses adorned with crystals, ivory and baby’s breath. The bridal party were all in burgundy satin gowns with crystal shoulder slides and burgundy satin shawls and carried bouquets of burgundy and ivory roses filled with ivy and baby’s breath. Kevyn Bongiovi of Norfolk, Va., served as first matron of honor. Jo Ann Collins of Laurel was second matron of honor. Bruce Collins, Laurel, served as the best man. Bridesmaids were Margeurite Carper, sister of the groom, Hebron, Md.; Terry Fibelkorn, sister of the groom, Harrington; Ronda Lindsay, daughter of the matron of honor, Norfolk; and Stephenie Love, niece
of the matron of honor, Norfolk. Hadley Elliott, great niece of the groom, served as flower girl. Groomsman and ushers were Chip Carper, Hebron, Md.; James Fibelkorn, Harrington; John Blevins, Seaford; and Franklin Tavolario, Wilmington. In memory of the bride’s father, the bride was escorted down the aisle by Andrew Tavolario, who presented her in marriage for her parents. The reception followed in St. John’s Fellowship Hall. The bride is a 1976 graduate of Seaford High School. She graduated from CDI Nursing School in Virginia Beach, Va., and attended Tidewater Technical College in Norfolk. She holds degrees in nursing and business and is employed at St. John’s United Methodist Church as financial secretary. The groom is a 1975 graduate of Seaford High School and a graduate of Delaware Technical Community College. He is employed at Sensata Technologies (formerly Airpax) as a senior design engineer. The couple resides in Seaford.
BANKS, MILLER ARE WED - Tiffany Ann Banks and Jared Brandon Miller were united in marriage on July 7, 2007, at the Sandals Royal Bahamian in Nassau, Bahamas. Their parents are Kelly and June Woodward and Carroll and Susan Miller, all of Seaford. The bride is a teacher at W. T. Chipman Middle School in Harrington. The groom is a sales representative at Verizon Wireless in Salisbury, Md. After their wedding-honeymoon, the couple is residing in Seaford.
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RACES group needs ‘ham’ radio operators Are you a “ham” radio operator who wants to turn your hobby into a way to help? Do you want to make a valuable contribution to your community by serving in the emergency and disaster communications field? If so, there’s a new program that may be just right for you. With the opening of Sussex County’s new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) just a few months away, the Sussex County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) group is looking for “ham” radio operators from across the county to volunteer their time working within the new facility. For an opportunity to learn more about what will be required, interested individuals are invited to attend an informational meeting at the old EOC building, 21303 Airport Road, near Georgetown. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in the EOC conference room. The meeting is a follow-up to a similar informational session held in early January. Representatives from RACES will discuss details on credentialing requirements, as well as provide an outline of how the RACES group will operate during EOC emergency activations. Training opportunities will be scheduled in the near future to provide the information and skills necessary to work side by side with the EOC staff. For more information, contact John Ferguson, K3PFW RACES Radio officer, at 855-9385 or send an e-mail to k3pfw@arrl.net. You can also visit the group’s website, www.sussexcountyraces.com.
Volunteer for the Fresh Air program Volunteer now with The Fresh Air Fund’s Delaware area committee and ensure that summer 2008 is special for New York City children. Each summer, close to 5,000 children, ages six to 18, enjoy two-week vacations with volunteer host families in suburban and small town communities across 13 northeastern states and Ontario, Canada. Local Fresh Air Fund committee members recruit host families, reach out to the community and coordinate fun activities for families and children. For more information on how you can join your local Fresh Air volunteer team, call Haydee Rivera at 302-698-1344, or The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003.
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Entertainment Symphony orchestra to perform concert A February ‘Heart Strings’ concert by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Mariner’s Bethel Church in Ocean View. Maestro Julien Benichou will showcase a dozen MSO musicians from the string section of the orchestra in an intimate concert setting. It will feature four unique, very talented soloists: Joseph Gascho, harpsichord; Nicholas Currie, concertmaster; Michael Strauss, principal violist; and Adam Gonzalez, principal cellist. This ‘Mostly Baroque’ concert will highlight selections by Bach, Pachelbel, Hindemith, Vivaldi and Mozart. The Baroque era saw the flowering of instrumental music, compared to the preceding Renaissance era of primarily vocal music. The violin, in particular, and the viola, cello and bass viol, came into promin ence. Those master violinmakers, the Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari families, produced their finest instruments during this period. Baroque music was designed to be performed in courtly residences, not concert halls. Baroque orchestral groups tended to be compact, like this concert’s ensemble of MSO musicians. A dozen musicians represent a midsized Baroque orchestra. Plan to attend as if you were invited by your local duke and duchess to hear the music in a salon in their palace. Maestro Benichou has also woven two non-Baroque pieces into the program: a Hindemith piece from the early twentieth century and one from a classical-era composer, Mozart. Hindemith composed his ‘Trauermusik,’ which literally means ‘sad music,’ in a few hours in 1936 when the sudden death of King George V meant that the previously scheduled music had to be replaced. It is a quiet, measured, sonorous piece that evokes the full emotional range of the family of string instruments, ranging from the violins on top down through the viola, cello, and bass. Featured is MSO principal violist Michael Strauss who has performed with the Louisville Orchestra, the Boston Opera, the Boston Pops, the Boston Ballet, the Handel and Haydn Society and the Mariner String Quartet. The Bach selection, /Concert for Harpsichord #1 in D minor/ (ca. 1738), is the first of a cycle of seven concerti for harpsichord and orchestra that Bach wrote. It will be performed by Joseph Gascho, guest MSO harpsichord soloist.
He has had a varied career as a soloist and collaborative artist, conducting opera, orchestra and choir, editing and arranging scores, teaching and lecturing. Gascho has won numerous grants and prizes, including first prize in the 2002 Jurow International Harpsichord Competition and was awarded the Pomeroy Prize for Early Music from the University of Maryland. Johann Pachelbel, a gifted and prolific German Baroque composer, was born more than 30 years before Johann Sebastian Bach. Pachelbel composed a large body of sacred and secular music; his contributions to the development of the chorale prelude and fugue have earned him a place among the most important composers of the middle Baroque era. His /Canon in D Major /(1680) is his most familiar work and is featured everywhere from commercials to wedding marches. A contemporary of Bach, Antonio Vivaldi was a Venetian priest and a renowned violinist and instrumental composer. Known as the ‘red priest’ because of his hair color, much of Vivaldi’s career was spent at the Ospedale della Pietà an orphanage for girls in Venice. For this concert’s /Concerto for Violin and Cello in B flat Major /(ca.1700) the soloists are the MSO’s concertmaster, Nicholas Currie and principal cellist Adam Gonzalez. Currie has performed as soloist for the Londontowne Symphony and with the Concert Artists of Baltimore. In addition to the MSO, he serves as the assistant principal second of the Baltimore Opera Orchestra and principal second of Concert Artists of Baltimore. Cellist Gonzalez has been a member of the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Mexico Symphony, and the Mariner String Quartet. He toured the southwest as a founding member of the Helios String Quartet. His commercial recording work has included music for the History Channel and National Geographic. The program concludes with Mozart’s /Eine Kleine Nachtmusik /(1787). Literally, ‘A Little Night Music’ this is a post-Baroque piece composed during the Classical period when Mozart and Haydn reigned supreme. With its Baroque-like feeling, it rounds out the program perfectly. A pre-concert presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tickets costs are $24 for adults and $10 for students. Call 1888-846-8600 for information and to order tickets.
SU HOSTS ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATRE. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, one of the nation's most celebrated choreographers, returns to Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall Auditorium on Thursday-Friday, Feb. 21-22, with the Ailey II Dance Company. Thursday’s events begin with SU’s inaugural Distinguished Lecture in Dance, presented by Dr. Charmaine Patricia Warren, performer and historian, at 7 p.m. followed by the Ailey performance at 8 p.m. Friday’s Ailey performance begins at 7 p.m. Dances illustrate aspects of Africa-American heritage and other cultures to unite people of different races, ages and backgrounds. Tickets are required for both evenings, and ticket holders must be seated by 6:45 p.m. Tickets, which are date-specific, are available at the Information Desk of the Guerrieri University Center with a limit of two per person. Guests may attend only one of the two performances. Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, call 410-219-2872 or visit www.salisbury.edu.
Entertainment briefs The Ultimate Gift
Fimmaker Michael O. Sajibel explores the relationship between wealth and happiness with this spiritual-minded tale about a privileged young man who receives a most unexpected inheritance. Adapted from the best selling book by author Jim Stovall, The Ultimate Gift opens as trust fund baby Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) prepares to receive a sizable inheritance from his late grandfather Red (James Garner). Though Jason is convinced that the money is about to come flowing in, he receives a sudden shock upon discovering that Red has instead decided to offer him something much more valuable than simple cash. He devises a crash course in living comprised of 12 gifts that will challenge the arrogant young man in ways that he could never have imagined nor anticipated. Brian Dennehy and Lee Meriwether co-star in an uplifting drama from the director of The Ride and One Night with the King. Showing March 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley Street, Seaford. Refreshments will be served.
Museum adds two exhibits
The Seaford Historical Society Museum located in the old post office, 302 High St., has added two new temporary exhibits. Railroad collectables is the theme for a special exhibit in the Webb Room featuring various artifacts from the steam locomotive era. Items of interest include old photos, depot postcards, signs, stock certificates, lanterns, locks, passes and tools. Members of the Seaford Historical Society have combined their efforts to bring together a tribute to the area’s rich railroad history. There is a Delaware Railroad stock certificate from 1864 signed by
Samuel Harrington, for whom the town was named, a 1870s stereopticon photo of Seaford’s original wooden railroad bridge and an early charcoal portrait of a railroad Porter. There is also a new collection of Seaford bottles. Whistle Bottling Company did a thriving business here during the 1930s and ‘40s and there are several variations of these bottles and wooden crates on display. Also, bottles from the many dairies in the Seaford area, such as Mears, Longacre Farms, Seaford, Spicer, Larrimore and Hollybrook are included. The Museum is open every Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free for Seaford Historical Society members and $3 for non-members.
‘Music Man’ tickets now on sale
Tickets are now on sale for “The Music Man.” Performances will be in the Laurel High School auditorium, beginning at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 22, 23, 28 and 29, and Saturday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available by contacting Brian Cass in the auditorium before or after school, by mail or email. Only 250 tickets are available per show. “The Music Man” is a delightfully witty love story about a con man (Professor Harold Hill) who tries to scam a town out of money by forming a boy band with himself as the leader. Before his big escape with the money, he realizes he has actually fallen in love with the town’s librarian (Marian Paroo). Singing school board members, music and dancing fills this family favorite with such popular songs as “Ya Got Trouble,” “76 Trombones,” and “Till There Was You.” Merideth Wilson’s “The Music Man” is produced with permission of Music Theatre International, New York, N.Y.
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On the Record Marriage Licenses Sussex County Clerk of the Peace George Parish joyfully announces the following couples have obtained marriage licenses: Petru Cornescu, Dewey Beach to Tara Marie Kessler, Seaford Marcus Christian Hedges, Laurel to Sarah Michelle Coleman, Laurel
LAST WEEK'S SOLUTION
Deeds 06/20/07, Shamir Hanif and Santi Rodriguez to A To Z Builders Contractors, Inc., parcel, Nanticoke Hundred, $145,000 06/20/07, Faith Ann English, Co-Administratrix of Mary V. Horsey Estate and Hope Ann Whaley to Walter W. Pollitt, parcel, Town of Laurel, Broad Creek Hundred, $205,000 06/19/07, Peter L. Bowling to Sylvia L. Short and Richard M. Calhoun, parcel, Town of Bridgeville, Northwest Fork Hundred, $165,000 06/14/07, Jeremy Mark Yoder to Janet L. and Lyle S. Davis, Lot No. 2, Lands of Mark Yoder, Jr., subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $269,000 05/25/07, Angela D. Givens to Mary Elliott-Hill, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $155,000 06/15/07, 36 Builders, Inc. to Kristen M. and Alejandro P. Marquez, Lot No. 3, Albert W. Hartzell, subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $265,000 06/07/07, Eric D. Swanson to Prestige Homes, Inc., parcel, Town of Delmar, Little Creek Hundred, $16,500 06/22/07, Cherry Walk Woods, LLC to Greg N. and Carla H. Johnson, Lot No. 35, Cherry Walk Woods, II, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $455,000 06/21/07, Steve E. Mariner to Tamara Rohlman, Lot No. 1, Lakewood, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $145,000 06/20/07, Brian E. and Lisa M. Dickerson to Sean C. Mur-
phy and Lisa C. Hill, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $175,000 06/22/07, Alice B. Miller to Susan M.S. Simpson, Lot No. 29, Seaford Manor, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $175,000 06/22/07, Leslie H. Hughes, Jr. to HSF Homebuilders, LLC, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $30,000 06/22/07, George and Margaret Anderson to Samanda Properties of Delaware II, L.L.C., parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $50,000 06/22/07, Dual Exchange Land Company, a/k/a Dual Exchange Land Company to Jean G. and Marjorie Saintfort, parcel, Town of Blades, Broad Creek Hundred, $155,000 06/22/07, Donna M. Liammayty to Tera L. Pase, No. 121,Town of Seaford, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $177,000 06/15/07, Donald F. Moore, Sr. and Beatrice A. Moore and Donald F. Moore, Jr. to Craig F. Sr. and Terri M. Jornov, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $210,000 06/13/07, Jennifer Lee Garland and Brandon Scott Valliere to James L. and Debra L. Whitcraft, Lot No. 66, Hill-N-Dale, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $179,000 06/08/07, Cyril Price to Anthony Johnson, Lot No. 73, Green Acres, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $93,000 06/22/07, Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff of Sussex County to Heritage Unlimited LLC, Tract Nos. I-II, parcels, Broad Creek Hundred, $95,000 06/22/07, Harvey Cashwell, Lois M. Bozman, Roland Cashwell and Mary Kathryn Hollenbeck, a/k/a Mary Kay Hallenbeck, parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $77,000 06/26/07, Gregory T. Holland to Amber Deiter, Lot No. 2, Lands of Dale A. Boyce, Trustee and Bonita B. Holland, Trustee, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $60,000 06/26/07, Walter A. and Karen A. Robuck to Robert Charles Whitby, Lot No. 45, Section I, Heritage Village, subdivision, Seaford Hundred,
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$225,000 04/16/07, Shannon-Mar Pond, LLC to Enrique Carino, parcel, Seaford Hundred, $319,000 06/26/07, Robino-Belle Ayre, LLC to Israel Figueroa and Luz J. Rivera, Unit No. 17, Belle Ayre Townhomes, condos, Town of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, $200,736
Building Permits 01/16/08, Seth B. and Wendi B. Wingate, W/Rd. No. 446, 460’, SW/Rd. No. 447, Broad Creek Hundred, Pole Barn, $15,600 01/17/08, Michael and Bonnie Malone, Nanticoke Estates, Lot No. 22, Broad Creek Hundred, Interior Remodel, $41,000 Alan E. and Paulette Pongratz, N/Main Street, 20’, E/Addick Avenue, Northwest Fork Hundred, Porch/Porch/Porch, $27,912 Bonnie L. Crockett, Pinewoods, Lot No. 8, Broad Creek Hundred, Pole Building, $14,400 01/18/08, Daniel V. and Yolanda R. Schlabach, SE/Rt. No. 611, 600’, NE/Rt. No. 597, Lot No. 1, Nanticoke Hundred, Playroom/Study, $48,000 North State Properties, Governor’s Grant, Lot No. 58, Seaford Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $165,000 Edward Lee and Mary E. Webb, W/Rd. No. 504, 2750’, N/Rd. No. 503, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $94,500 Charles C. Allen, IV, Bridgeville Farms, Lot No. 10, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $232,484 Brenda Sue Perdue, NW/Rt. No. 66, 132’, SW/Rt. No. 64, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $124,106 John F. Kenney, SE/Oak Lane, 294’, W/Chestnut Avenue, Nanticoke Hundred, Pole Barn, $13,312 01/23/08, Richard L. Jr. and Darlene Phillips, S/Rt. No. 16, 400’, E/Rt. No. 570, Northwest Fork Hundred, Pole Building, $17,280
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Snapshots
CHEERLEADERS VISIT BROWNIES - The Seaford Middle School cheerleaders visited Brownie Troop 597 during their Jan. 16 meeting. The cheerleaders taught the brownies some cheers, some stunts, and then they shared a snack. Back row from left are AsSpen Wilson, Laina Massey (cheerleading coach), Kara Hignutt, Cassie Squatrito, Heather Walls, Brooke Chaffinch, Shelby Hignutt, Kiera Kilgo, Elissa Orozco, Haleigh Shrensel and Jasmine Pilo. Front row from left are Emily King, Reagan Little, Abigail Phillips, Mackenzie Hawkins, Emily Cutshaw, and Emily Serna. Photo submitted
TOO FAST IN 1904? - Donald Moore, a Seaford resident, was recently working on the Ebeneezer Church Cemetery off Rt. 610 in Selbyville, when he discovered, near the surface of the ground, an old mason jar with a piece of paper in it. The paper turned out to be a 1904 speeding ticket for a Tex or Tim Breen, by officer Anthony Wright. The charges were dropped as the officer failed to appear and there is no indication of what the violator was driving or any persons of that name in the cemetery. Perhaps you can unravel this one for Don. Photo by pat Murphy
CABRERA - Mrs. Gemma Cabrera recently addressed members of the Western Sussex and Coastal Georgetown Branches of the American Association of University Women. Her presentation increased awareness of the needs of Hispanic children and their families in our schools and communities. The next meeting will be Feb. 27 at the Manor House in Seaford with a presentation on Women’s Health, Stress and Humor. If interested in membership or attending the next meeting, please contact Marcia Windley at 629-3928. Photo by Anne Bleile
WHEELBARROW OF CHEER - Every year around Christmas, the Seaford Elks Lodge holds a "Wheelbarrow of Cheer" raffle. The winner gets $250 and the balance goes to Delaware's "Home of the Brave," a sanctuary for homeless veterans of American wars. In January, Lodge Exalted Ruler Michael Dietz, accompanied by members Charles Singman and Weldon Arnett, presented a check for over $400, this year's proceeds. Exalted Ruler Michael Dietz presents check to administrator, Rich Pokorny, while Charles Singman and Weldon Arnett of Seaford Lodge look on. Photo submitted
A RECORD POLAR PLUNGE - The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics Delaware was held on Sunday, Feb. 3 in Rehoboth Beach. The water temperature was a record-tying 43 degrees (also in 2006) and the air temperature was a record 53 degrees (previous record was 52 degrees in 1998). An all-time high 2,767 plungers raised a record $522,000 for Special Olympics Delaware. Special Olympics Delaware is an organization which provides year-round sports training, athletic competition, and related programs for nearly 3,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. For more information please contact Jon Buzby, Director of Media Relations, at 302-740-1033 or jbuzby@udel.edu. Photo submitted
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Court will be held in Seaford during Georgetown court renovation project
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FEATURES MOTORCYLE. Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s latest custom breakthrough motorcycle, the Rocker, will be featured in a 30-minute television special on the Speed Channel on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 3 a.m. The Rocker, and its twin the Rocker C, is available at Harley-Davidson of Seaford, but usually doesn’t stay on the floor long. The first Rocker was out the door in less than a week and the next one isn’t due to arrive until mid-February. Harley-Davidson has long been known as a custom motorcycle, usually with its customers putting their special stamp on the product. For more information on the Rocker or the Rocker C, contact Harley-Davidson of Seaford at 629-6161 or stop by the dealership on Rte. 13, one mile north of Seaford.
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SEAFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY EVENTS • AARP will have 2007 tax preparation in the library meeting room. Call the Seaford District Library for your appointment at 629-2524. • Delaware EITC Campaign will have 2007 tax preparation on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library meeting room. • Register for the Adult Winter Reading Program “Winter Chillers.” There will be weekly prize drawings. The deadline for sign up is March 7 so hurry in and ask for a sign up form at the library front desk. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524. Upcoming events • The Christian Writers group, “Vines and Vessels,” will meet Saturday, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Seaford Library meeting room. • The Seaford District Library Board meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26 starting at 5 p.m. • The Teen Tax Help 2007 program will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call
The Justice of the Peace Court has announced that major renovations to the Court #3/17 building on Shortly Road in Georgetown will begin the first week of February. Renovations will take approximately nine months to complete. Due to this work, Justice of the Peace Court #17 operations are temporarily being held in JP Court #19 in Seaford. The current Court #17 mailing address, telephone number and fax number will be retained during the relocation. All trials for Justice of the Peace Court # 17 will be heard at Justice of the Peace Court #19 beginning Feb. 4. No civil filings will be accepted at the Georgetown location while the building is under construction. Justice of the Peace Court #3 will continue to operate as a 24-hour court in the existing building during the course of the construction. Construction phasing calls for that location’s operations to move from one end of the building to the other to allow for
• Doug Brown, associate principal, along with Shawn Larrimore from Delmar Middle and High School, conducted workshops on the seven Areas of Concern from SCORES I (Sussex County Organization to Raise English Scores) on Friday, Jan. 18. Julia Harper and members from DOE conducted these workshops to English departments from Seaford High School, Seaford Middle School, Delmar Middle and High School and Laurel Middle and High School. • Tom Keeton and Mrs. Patti Keeton, teachers at Seaford High School, assisted the state Even Start Program for children under the age of 12 in Sussex County to help with Christmas for 55 area children. • Clarence Davis, principal of Seaford High, will be attending the HOPE Foundation Conference in Orlando, Fla. entitled, “Failure is Not an Option.” This conference will focus on strategies for struggling high schools and dropout prevention strategies that can be used to retain students. • Doug Brown, associate principal, Seaford High School, took part in obtaining a grant that afforded Seaford Senior High School $2,500 to focus on Advanced Placement Initiatives and Parental In-
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volvement. • Jonathan Griffith, associate principal, Mark Saathoff, and Robert Coulbourn, two Seaford High School students, attended a dinner at Delaware Technical and Community College to see what the National FFA has to offer students as a part of an agriscience program. •Tom Chapman, teacher, Seaford High School, just returned from the Iowa Caucus after campaigning for the Democratic Party and Senator Joe Biden.
Three candidates vie for seat on Bridgeville Commission The town of Bridgeville will hold an election on Saturday, March 1 with three candidates runining for a vacant seat on the Commission. Newcomers Edward Heath. James Kendall and Ruth Skala have filed for the District 2 seat while incumbents Earl Greason and Pat Correll are running unopposed. The deadline to register to vote is Feb. 20. The election will take place from noon to 7 p.m. at town hall.
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Support U.S. firms, even if it means spending more I had to chuckle when I read of the new parking rules at the RANK ALIO Newark Chrysler plant. The plant, which is rumored to cease operaIf you take a pay check tions in Delaware following on the heels of the General Motors plant, from Chrysler, then Ford, has instituted a new parking policy. Unless the policy changes beChevy and the Japanese fore this column hits your mail box, as of last Monday, only are not putting food on Chrysler-made vehicles may park near factory entrances. In the event your table. the employees don’t get the mesproduct was available, even if the price sage, effective March 24, non-Chryslers was a little higher. Unfortunately there parked near the entrance will be towed. aren’t many businesses left in Laurel to The local UAW has endorsed the new patronize. policy, to the anger of some workers. I know of a person who works at a Ford In 2006, workers at GM’s plant in plant as a custodian; when he works overNewark faced a similar order about parktime he makes nearly $200 an hour. I’ve ing but it was never enforced. never owned a Ford, but for that kind of Now I know this is America and you money I’d find a Ford to drive to work if are supposed to buy whatever you want to it was a clunker, and for my family vehicle drive. But if you take a pay check from I could purchase something else. Chrysler, then Ford, Chevy and the JapanGranted, many of the components of ese are not putting food on your table. most American cars sold in this country It used to bother me when people who are loaded with parts from just about any worked at Safeway or Acme and were foreign country you can think of. One of making good union wages with great benthe Chrysler employees in Newark drives efits shopped at another food store, which a Dodge Ram truck which qualified for the was non-union and able to sell for less, to plant’s preferential parking rules. Guess save a few cents. what? It was manufactured in Mexico. When I was director of economic deThe downturn in the American manuvelopment, a woman called and wanted facturing revolution began in the ’70s me to save the Acme Store which had anwhen Japanese transistor radios made nounced its closing; her husband worked their way into this country. Then there in the meat department. were more electronics from Japan. AmeriWhere did she buy her meats? At another store that was cheaper. I politely told can companies discovered cheap labor overseas and that’s when manufacturing her that maybe if she had purchased her giants like DuPont, steel companies and meats at the store where her husband others felt the competition from cheap worked, the store might not be closing. overseas labor and began building plants I feel the same way about auto plants. in foreign lands. These people are among the highest-paid Some of the companies like the steel workers in the country with the greatest of mills did not update their plants and the benefits and retirement packages. Japanese with their technology could proI like to deal with those who butter my duce and ship steel to this country cheaper bread. When we owned our business we than we could make it in this country. always made a point to shop locally if the
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Shame on us. Unions with high wages and health care costs were to blame, according to the CEOs of these American companies. Company leaders said that they couldn’t compete with cheaper foreign labor. However, these same CEOs failed to mention the huge bonuses, perks, vacation homes, large yachts, private jets, large retirement packages and more that they received. For every auto plant that is closed in this country, it seems like the Japanese are opening one in this country, paying well and doing well. What’s wrong with this picture? The straw that broke the camel’s back and sent American industry as we once knew it to the dump was the passage of NAFTA. NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, passed during the Clinton administration and put the final nail on the coffin of American companies doing business in this country. NAFTA’s promoters including many of the world’s largest corporations. Supporters promised that it would create hundreds of thousands of new high-wage U.S. jobs, raise living standards in the U.S, Mexico and Canada, improve environmental conditions and transform Mexico from a poor developing country into a booming new market for U.S. exports. Apparently, Mexicans sneaking over the border didn’t get the message. Opponents including labor, environmental, consumer and religious groups argued that NAFTA would launch a race-tothe-bottom in wages, destroy hundreds of thousands of good U.S. jobs, undermine democratic control of domestic policymaking and threaten health, environmental and food safety standards. Now, over a decade later, the verdict is in and promises are over. The data is in and it clearly shows the damage NAFTA has brought for millions of Americans and
those living in Mexico and Canada. You would think with the loss of thousands of manufacturing jobs and plant closings we would have learned our lesson. Think again. The same interests who got us into NAFTA are pushing to expand it to include 31 more countries in Central and South America through the proposed Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). In 2005, Congress voted to extend NAFTA to five Central American countries through the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), and the Bush administration is now looking to add Peru and Colombia to the list as well. We just ordered four major appliances for our remodeled kitchen. Not one of those appliances was made in this country. Sadly, America is owned by foreign interests. With the recent mortgage failure, the bailout for American banks has come from Japan, Germany, China and the Middle East to the tune of billions of dollars in loans. Along with the money the Feds have pumped in to the banks, money we taxpayers have to pay for, it amounts to enough money to pay off our national debt, now over $9 trillion. I’m sure these countries will demand seats on the banking institutions’ boards of directors and as long as they are owed money they will dictate bank policy. Not only has this administration in Washington sold out the American people; it has sold this country to foreign investors because of the greed of rich people who just can’t seem to make enough money to make them happy. Giving 100 percent loans for homes to those who banks knew had no more credit than the man on the moon was simply greed. Now American taxpayers have to foot the bill to bail them out. On second thought, go ahead and park that Ford outside Chrysler’s front door in Newark. Tell ‘em Frank sent you!
Insect control and art were wrapped up in one dangling fly strip It was stunning and added such class to my childhood home. HangONY INDSOR ing in the living room, in a corner that during the winter was reserved I really think my mother for our annual cedar Christmas tree, was our fly strip. This houseand father thought these hold item looked like a slick, dangling, twisted piece of yellow duct should hang right up there tape. The thing that made it even more adorable was the many flies with pictures of me and and mosquitoes and occasional my brothers. moths that were stuck to it like mini wall ornaments. I cannot fathom that we actually These were so bright and colorful that we counted on the fly strip as a means of inactually hung them over our kitchen table. sect control. It was ugly. Not only was it How appetizing. ugly, but it was also disgusting. The inThese long, narrow boxes hung like sects that were stuck to the glue of this Japanese box lights. The only difference strip were still alive, struggling to get free. between these and an oriental hanging I recall that a gas station near my home lamp were the countless bugs that adhered starting making fly strips available in a to the strips, most stuck on their backs almore decorative packaging. Instead of the lowing their many legs to kick about. The traditional twisted, yellowing tape that just bugs were totally exposed through the sevhung there, these strips were enclosed in a eral window frames that did little to conbox that revealed the strip through several ceal the paraffin-looking strips and their golden windows. Yes, Dad came home helpless victims. proudly carrying these new fly strips. How could anyone ever consider that a
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fly strip, regardless of its packaging, would be a household decoration? I don’t know, but I really think my mother and father thought these should hang right up there with pictures of me and my brothers. As a matter of fact, the fly strips were far more accessible to the eye than our Olan Mills portraits. But, when I think back on it, I guess flies, moths, mosquitoes and the like were an intricate part of the household decorum. Very few times can I recall that there were any fewer than five to 10 dead moths and flies curled up on the bottom of the plastic lamp shades that attached to the bulbs in our ceiling lights. The lights cast silhouettes of the graveyard of bugs that lay on the bottom of the shades. Once the dead bug carcasses reached a depth making it worth the effort to climb the 10 feet to take off the plastic lamp shade, Mom would bring it down, dump out the dead bugs and wash the lamp shade. It would then be placed back in service as a coffin more than as a lamp shade. There were also the many mosquitoes
that fluttered about in the living room while we tried to watch television. These varmints would pitch on us one by one. They were barely visible to the naked eye, until, that is, they had sucked several pints of blood from each one of us. Then they could be seen beating up against the living room wall, with huge blood-filled bellies that kept them from rising much more than a few feet off the floor. Someone would always end up striking one or more of the mosquitoes, causing the blood to shoot from their bellies and create bloody artwork spattered across the living room walls. Cleaning up this mess ranked right up there with emptying the bug-laden lamp shades and toting the slop jar outside, in terms of Mom’s appreciation for this type of housework. Thankfully we now have more civilized forms of insect control today, like the bug zapper that electrocutes the unsuspecting creatures. But, believe it or not, I have actually seen fly strips hanging from a ceiling or two in recent years. I guess it must be the antique appeal, I do not know.
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Solve the petroleum problem before it’s too late Final Word It disturbs me that we, the USA, can be so lackadaisical about facing up to the continuing problems with petroleum. Jeroen van der Veer, CEO of Royal Dutch Shell, certainly is an authority on the world of crude oil. He has predicted that crude oil demand will exceed supply by 2015. As supplies diminish and demand continues to rise, the world will surely bid up the price of the remaining stock. We in the USA are working on several aspects of the problem, but ever so slowly. We appear to move ahead one step at a time, assured that little risks are resolved before proceeding to the next stage. Our slow progress will not produce a major reduction in crude oil imports to the USA until well past 2015. It will be instructive to observe how other nations solve the same problem. A case at point is Israel. They are a tiny country (0.2% of USA, about the size of New Jersey) with a not so tiny population (2.0% of USA, larger than all but eight of our state populations). They have no domestic crude oil. None of the adjacent Muslim countries will sell them oil. They must ship it in from elsewhere. They are highly motivated to reduce their petroleum consumption. Recently a three-way commitment was made: the Israeli government has authorized attractive tax breaks for purchasers of new electric sedans, Renault-Nissan has agreed to build them on the Renault Megane sedan chassis, and financiers have guaranteed the funding. This vehicle is equipped with lithiumion batteries, providing 100 mile range between rechargings. This electric car is well suited for Israel because its urban centers are less than 50 miles apart and most Israelis drive less than 20 miles per day. Israel believes that this three pronged attack will solve their petroleum problem in 10 years. We have the same motivation (maybe solving with PHEVs in place of pure electrics). It would be wonderful if we could make a similar commitment. (I drew much of the above information from my subscription to the newsletter, EV World, by Bill Moore).
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‘Anonymous’ targets Scientology
I thought I would mention something that has captured my attention lately, but has gone mostly unnoticed by the mainstream media. Recently, a leaked video of Tom Cruise discussing his feelings about scientology was posted on websites, including gawker.com and youtube.com. Claiming that the video was copyright infringement, lawyers representing the Church of Scientology demanded that it be removed. In spite of these efforts, it is still available and has been re-posted to
youtube.com several times. Gawker.com posted the letter sent to them from the church’s lawyers and also posted their own letter in response declaring that they would not comply with the request. The video itself, which is an acceptance speech delivered by Cruise at an International Scientologists Convention, is nothing more than amusing. Cruise rants about the beliefs of scientologists and whoever edited the video placed the Mission Impossible theme music in the background. Although funny, the video, by itself, is certainly not very controversial. That is, of course, until the church attempted to have it removed. This is a “no no” in the internet world. The attempt to have the video removed spurred a backlash from the usually more underground regions of the internet. A group that refers to itself only as "anonymous" posted an eerie video on youtube declaring war on the Church of Scientology. Anonymous' goal, according to a "wiki website," is to "save people from Scientology by reversing the brainwashing and helping Scientologists realize that the
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Church of Scientology in its current state is a vast money-making scheme under the guise of religion." Anonymous accuses the church of using any means to silence their dissenters including harassments, lawsuits and defamation. So, in retaliation, anonymous is attacking scientology websites in an attempt to bring them down (which was successful for a while), sending faxes of nothing but “black” pages, ordering pizzas to be delivered to Scientology churches and prank calling the churches phone lines. The group states on their website that hundreds of thousands of people are participating in these attacks and that because they are do-
ing this under the cloak of anonymity, the church cannot shut down their dissent. Although I find it hard to justify this group’s methods, their efforts certainly got my attention. Before I heard about this, Scientology, to me, was just another reason to think that Tom Cruise had gone off the deep end. Anyone who is interested in reading about the various controversies surrounding the Church of Scientology should go to xenu.net. I would also encourage people to look for opposing views as well, such as scientology.org. Daniel Richardson Star Staff
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