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News MISSION - Dukes brothers make annual Jamaican trip to deliver help and a message. Page 2 BALLAD - Seaford resident inspired to compose a song for Sarah Foxwell. Page 3 BRIDGEVILLE - Commissioners updated on election, state of the town. Page 4 SEAFORD - Council agrees to tax cut for undeveloped land. Page 5 TONY - Hot thoughts for a cold winter’s day. Page 14 DETOUR - Work on bridge replacement will take about three months. Page 44 HEROES - A new series on local heroes begins this week. Our first profile features a firemen who has served since the 1950s. Page 8 POLICE - A false Amber Alert, a child scare and home invasions are part of this week’s Journal. Page 15

Sports TOURNAMENT wINNERS - The Seaford JV boys’ basketball team brought home a tournament trophy with a win in a holiday tournament. Page 24 POP wARNER - The Henlopen Pop Warner Scholastic awards ceremony took place last weekend in Delmar. Page 26 STARS OF THE wEEk - Three Seaford swimmers and a Woodbridge girls’ basketball player are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 27

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Tyler Rankin, 2, sits on the lap of his mother, Ruth, while Timra Stump with DNA Lifeprint takes his fingerprints. The Lifeprint child safety event at I.G. Burton Chevrolet in Seaford attracted about 300 children and their families. So many people attended that I.G. Burton is planning a second event for Jan. 23. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

DNA ID effort draws hundreds By Lynn R. Parks

So many families showed up at I.G. Burton Chevrolet Saturday to have their children fingerprinted and photographed that the car dealership is planning a second DNA Lifeprint child safety event Saturday, Jan. 23. “We had more people there than we could handle,” Randy Sharr, general manager of I.G. Burton in Seaford, said Monday. “We had no idea that there was such a demand for something like this. We were overwhelmed.”

All 300 home DNA identification kits that DNA Lifeprint brought to the event were handed out, Sharr said. In addition, 180 people were put on a waiting list for the kits. Parents waited up to three hours to get their children photographed and fingerprinted, Sharr said. The event, scheduled to last from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., went until 5 p.m. The fingerprints, photographs and DNA kits were provided to parents for free. I.G. Burton paid about $4,000 to sponsor the event. Additional dona-

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Dukes brothers make annual Jamaican missions trip By Lynn R. Parks

Ocho Rios, on the northern coast of Jamaica, is a popular tourist destination. But brothers Tim and Rusty Dukes haven’t made dozens of trips there to enjoy scuba diving or to visit nearby waterfalls and river gorges. Rather, they go there to help the impoverished residents of the Caribbean Sea town and to talk with them about religion. “Our visits are all about the ministry,” said Rusty Dukes, Laurel. “We are there to let the people know that they are loved and that God has a purpose in their lives.” Despite the wealth generated by tourism, many Jamaicans live in dire poverty. In its Human Development Report published in 2007, the United Nations ranked Jamaica 100th of 182 nations in terms of life expectancy, literacy, education and standards of living. In the Americas, Jamaica was ranked next to last, ahead of only Suriname. Rusty and Tim, who is minister at the Central Worship Center near Laurel, are leading a missions trip to Jamaica in mid-January. Accompanying them will be 65 other people, including about 35 junior high and high school students. The group left Sussex County Jan. 11 and will return home Jan. 19. If things go as planned, their trip will include a visit with residents of the Windsor Girls School, a government-run school for girls who have been abandoned by their families. Last year, people on the missions trip took wooden boxes to the girls, each with a girl’s name printed on it and containing small gifts. This year, they will take pillow cases, again with the girls’ names on them. They will also host a school-wide birthday party. “These girls have never had a birthday party before,” said Rusty. Members of the group also plan to visit a maximum security prison for teenage boys. They will take gifts, including soccer balls, and talk with the residents. On Friday night, Rusty and Tim plan to set up a street ministry in a popular square of Ocho Rios. “There will be thousands of Jamaicans who will be able to hear our sound system,” Rusty said. “We did this last year, and it was incredible.” The missionaries will also work on residents’ homes, repairing dilapidated kitchens and putting up additions. They will visit schools, where they will put on dramas and lead prayers, and will host an open buffet for the people of the Milford community, an especially poor area. They also plan to visit prostitutes and drug addicts who live under one of the city’s bridges. Last year, the volunteers took them pizzas. “We will see devastation and poverty at their lowest levels,” Rusty said. Rusty, who works at the family business, Dukes Lumber, said that he is often asked why he and his brother don’t lead similar missions trips to help people who live in the United States, or even in Sussex County. “We do help with things here in the community, including Habitat for Humanity and

Teen Challenge in Seaford,” he said. “But there’s something that happens when you get out of your comfort zone. Things happen in Jamaica that you will never experience in Sussex County.” And those experiences are life-changing, he added. “We see changes in the teens who go with us that are incredible,” he said. Part of that change is because the teens have to raise their own

money to pay for the trip. Cost per person for airfare, lodging, transportation and food is about $1,400. “What’s neat is watching these kids raising money to go on a missions trip,” Rusty said. “This isn’t a vacation. They are up every morning at 6 to go to work.” Details about the trip will be posted daily on a website, www. reachouttotheworld.com, set up and maintained by Rusty’s son Kolby,

a student at the University of Delaware who will be making his 10th trip to Jamaica. In addition, participants in the program will make a presentation at the Central Worship Church Sunday, Jan. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. “So many people in Jamaica just need to be loved,” Rusty said. “That’s what this is all about — loving them, working with them and ministering to them.”

For your information Donations to help with the missions trip to Jamaica can be mailed to the Central Worship Church, 14511 Sycamore Road, Laurel, DE 19956. For details, call Rusty Dukes, 381-9718, or Tim Dukes, (443) 235-9806. The Dukes brothers will present information about their latest trip to Jamaica on Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Central Worship Church (formerly Epworth Church) near Laurel. The service will start at 10:30 a.m.

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Seaford resident helps compose song for Sarah Foxwell By Lynn R. Parks

When Thomas Clemmons’ niece came to him with a poem that she had written in memory of Sarah Foxwell, the 11-yearold Pittsville, Md., girl who was kidnapped and whose body was found Christmas Day, and asked him to take it to Sarah’s parents, he offered to do one better. “I told her that we could record it and I could put it in a song,” Clemmons said. “She said that she liked that idea.” Clemmons, who lives in Seaford, is the owner of an entertainment company, Top Notch Entertainment. His niece Keojha Palmer, 9, of Sharptown, Md., gave him the poem on Christmas. The next day, he and his partner, Willie Walker, Salisbury, Md., wrote “Yesterday, a Song for Sarah.” And that evening, they were in the Park Recording Studio in Ocean City, Md., with singer Travis Waters, Salisbury, recording their new song. Waters is the lead singer for local group “Obvious.” It took 20 hours to record the song and mix it to the satisfaction of Clemmons and Walker. Recording studio owner Steven Cirille, who normally charges $50 an hour for the use of his studio, recorded “Yesterday” for free. The three-minute song is available on CD. All proceeds

from sales of the CD go to a trust fund set up for Sarah’s brothers and sisters. “Hey Sarah, it’s so crazy how cruel this world can be,” Keojha reads her poem at the start of the song. “I heard about what happened — it was all over TV. “On Christmas Eve I’m praying that your life would be saved. On Christmas Day Mommy told me that you’re in a better place.” The recording also ends with Keojha reading: “I looked over at the angel hanging from the Christmas tree and seen your face. I just want to let you know, Sarah, we’ll pray for your mommy, daddy and your siblings too. “Gone but never forgotten — we love you, Sarah.” Clemmons said that he wants his song to remind parents to tell their children that they love them. “It seems like yesterday you were here with me,” it says. “Your life was snatched so abruptly. And I missed you from that moment on. I cried, realizing that you’re gone.” “Sarah’s death hit close to home for me,” Clemmons, 42, said. “I have kids and there’s not one day that goes by that I don’t tell them that I love them.” Clemmons’ children range in age from 14 months to 21. “Don’t wait until it’s too late to say that,” he added. “Yesterday’s too late.”

Food drive honors memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Sussex County is pleased to offer an opportunity to Sussex Countians to reach out to those less fortunate in our community with a food drive in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each State Service Center maintains a food closet for those who come in for assistance, but the food supplies are dwindling and need to be replenished. During January and February, the State Service Centers and

American Legion Post #28 will accept your donations of nonperishable, canned and dried food items in honor of Dr. King. Donations may be dropped off at American Legion Post #28, Millsboro; Bridgeville State Service Center; Pyle State Service Center, Frankford; Laurel State Service Center; Georgetown State Service Center; and Shipley State Service Center, Seaford. Contact RSVP at 856-5815 for more information about this effort to honor Dr. King.

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Clemmons said that he also hopes that his song helps to perpetuate the feeling of community that he found at the Shorebirds Stadium near Salisbury when he and about 150 people gathered there Christmas Day to form search parties for Sarah. “I have lived here for 20 years and I’ve never seen that kind of unity,” he said.

Similarly, during a prayer vigil held after Sarah’s death, “people of all backgrounds were holding hands,” he said. “I saw all nationalities, people speaking Chinese, people speaking Spanish, blacks and whites. We are all in this together and that was obvious that night. I hope that in some way, this song keeps that going.”

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“Yesterday, a Song for Sarah” is available on CD for $3. To order, call (302) 604-8106 or e-mail Thomas Clemmons at thomaseclemmons@ yahoo.com. The CDs will also be available at a dinner in Sarah’s memory being planned for sometime in February at Chef Fred’s Chesapeake Steakhouse, 1801 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury. The restaurant can be reached at (410) 742-8000.

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Commissioners updated on election, state of the town By Mike McClure

Bridgeville residents will go to the polls March 6 to vote in the municipal election. One of the three incumbents, Ruth Skala, announced during Monday’s Bridgeville Commission meeting that she will not run for re-election. Commission president Bill Jefferson also presented the state of the town report at the meeting. The election will take place on Saturday, March 6, from noon to 7 p.m. The following districts are up for election for two-year terms: District 1 (Earl Greason), District 2 (Skala), and District 3 (Pat Correll). Skala announced during Monday’s meeting that she will not run again. “I do not plan on going away. I plan on continuing to be extremely active in the community,” Skala said. Correll has already filed for another term on the commission. The deadline for voters to register is February 24 while the deadline to file as a candidate is February 5. Among the town’s accomplishments from 2009 that Jeffer-

Bridgeville Library sets new hours, programs

The Bridgeville Public Library is announcing new hours of service to the community. The library is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. No change on Friday and Saturday hours, which are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Story time for 2-4 year olds occurs on Tuesday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m. for the 4-6 year olds. Ms. Kathy has added a Lap Sit on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for 3 month to 3 year olds. A lap-sit is an interactive story time for very young children to introduce regular library visits and develop the children into lifelong library users. Family Nights are held each month on the third Thursday at 6:30. Games, fun, entertainment and light refreshments are offered. Complete schedules are available at the library. For more information contact the library at 337-7401.

Possums dinner theater

Possum Point Players will hold a dinner production, “I Ought to Be in Pictures,” by Neil Simon on Jan. 22-31 in Georgetown. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets include a full, fourcourse dinner prepared at Possum Hall. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 22, 23, 29 and 30, and at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays Jan. 24 and 31. Tickets are $40. Call 856-4560 to reserve your seat or for information on upgrading to a season ticket for 2010.

son highlighted are: • No increases to water, sewer, or property tax fees in 2009; • The trash collection fee was increased by 75 cents to $14 to offset the increase in administrative costs and the increase in the town’s contract with MT Trash; • And the town provided $12,548.09 to the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company through

its building permit fee of one quarter of one percent. (See the Star’s January 28, 2010 Progress edition for more on the town’s accomplishments in 2009 and its plans for the new year.) Town Manager Bonnie Walls reported that another economic development meeting was held, during which public surveys were

collected. Citizens were asked what they would like to see added. According to Walls, the majority of the residents would like to see the following: another grocery store, restaurant, retail stores, big box stores, movie theater, and more antique stores. A meeting will be held with interested business and property

owners to discuss how to go forward with downtown revitalization. The town will meet with the state’s economic development office following the meeting with the owners. The Bridgeville Library’s third annual fundraiser will take place February 5 in the Heritage Shores ball room. Tickets are available at the library and town hall.

MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010

Council agrees to tax cut for undeveloped land By Lynn R. Parks

Following a public hearing at which no one spoke, the Seaford City Council Tuesday night agreed to a charter change that would give a tax break to landowners whose land has been annexed by the city but has not been developed. The vote to approve the change was unanimous. The change to the city’s charter requires the approval of the state legislature. If OK’d, the tax break will be retroactive to July 1. Under the current charter, once land is subdivided the landowner pays the full rate of property taxes, regardless of how the land is being used. The change would exempt landowners from most of the tax as long as the property is being farmed or

Probe leads to multiple arrests

On Friday, Jan. 8, the State Police Drug task force set up surveillance at the residence of Roy F. Nichols located in the 11000 block of 3rd Street, Walkers Mill Mobile Home Park, Bridgeville. The task force was preparing to execute a search warrant when they observed Travis T. Smith exit this residence. Smith entered his vehicle, a 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada, and task force members followed Smith to his residence and then attempted to conduct a traffic stop. As the task force members exited their vehicle in fully marked State Police attire, Smith put his vehicle in reverse and attempted to flee. Smith crashed into a tree which propelled his car into a task

is being used for non-profit recreation. The landowner would still pay taxes on five acres of the property. City manager Dolores Slatcher has said that the change would cost the city $24,600 per year in property taxes. Slatcher told the city council Tuesday night that the change would give the city “another incentive to have farmland annexed into the city.” That is important, she added, so that the city “continues to grow its user base…to spread the costs over a larger base.” Already having the land annexed into the city and subdivided means that when the economy turns around and construction starts up again, the land will be ready to go, she said. “The city does not want to be classi-

fied as just another bureaucracy in slowing down business or residential development and be viewed as adding barriers and costs to projects,” Slatcher said. “Its goal is to promote growth in a planned, steady system that serves its end users.” While no one spoke during Tuesday night’s public hearing, at least one citizen has voiced opposition to the tax break. Bill Hinz lives in Mearfield I; neighboring subdivisions Mearfield II and III would benefit from the charter change. He told the city council last month that the charter change would shift tax liability from developers to residents. “You are penalizing your citizens to give the developers a break,” he said. “Is that the way you want to represent your constituents?”

force member’s police vehicle. When approached, Smith continued to resist officers’ commands to exit the vehicle. Once Smith was apprehended, he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and also wanted out of several courts for failing to appear. The task force member’s vehicle contained three police officers when it was struck. Richard Cannon was located inside the residence on King Road in Seaford and also found to be in possession of various quantities of drug paraphernalia. The drug task force next executed a search warrant at the residence belonging to Roy F. Nichols Jr. and Michelle D. Nichols as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The search resulted in .40

caliber and 9mm Ruger ammunition, a Highpoint Model C-9 handgun, one gram of marijuana and various types of drug paraphernalia. Roy F. Nichols Jr., 34, was charged with two counts of possession of ammunition by a person convicted of use/sale/ possession of drugs, one count possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited, one count of maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substances, one count of second degree conspiracy and four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $21,000 secured bond. Michelle D. Nichols, 36, was charged with one count maintaining a dwelling for

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City elections set for April 17

Elections in Seaford are set for Saturday, April 17. At stake will be the mayor’s seat and one seat on the city council. Neither of the two incumbents, Mayor Ed Butler and councilwoman Leanne Phillips-Lowe, has filed for reelection. Deadline to do so is 5 p.m. Friday, March 26. Deadline to register to vote with city hall is also 5 p.m. Friday, March 26. Voters must be registered with the city in order to vote. Butler was first elected to the city council in 1986 and was elected mayor in 2006. He was unopposed in the 2008 election. Phillips-Lowe was appointed to fill Butler’s council seat in 2006. She was reelected in 2007. The mayor’s term lasts two years. Council members’ terms are three years.

keeping controlled substances, one count of second degree conspiracy, four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of possession of marijuana. Travis T. Smith, 39, of the 24000 block of German Road in Seaford, was charged with one count of resisting arrest, one count of criminal mischief, three counts of reckless endangering, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of driving while suspended or revoked. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $8,500 secured bond. Richard S. Cannon, of the 23000 block of King Road in Seaford, was charged with four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of criminal nuisance.

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Business Wind Farm opens in Pennsylvania

Panda & Tokyo resTauranT oPens - Laurel Mayor John Shwed (second from left) joined the owners and chefs of the new Panda & Tokyo restaurant in Laurel on January 8 to celebrate the official grand opening of the new restaurant. Panda and Tokyo is located next to Food Lion on U.S. 13 in Laurel. Both Chinese and Japanese cuisine are available for eat in or carry out service. Owner Zukai Chen is the one in the ball cap. At far right is Joseph Triglia, an investor.

Ag Week is Jan. 18-23

Governor Markell has declared Jan. 1823 as Delaware Agriculture Week. The fifth annual Ag Week is sponsored by University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Delaware State University Cooperative Extension, and the Delaware Department of Agriculture. A weeklong series of workshops and sessions will be held at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. For more information, visit rec.udel.edu/AgWeek/home.htm or contact Emmalea Ernest at 856-7303 or emmalea@udel.edu. Ed Kee, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture said, “I am pleased to see Ag Week become a tradition in Delaware. Agriculture brings more than $1 billion to Delaware’s coffers. The continued growth in participation since the first Ag Week in 2006 is a testament to the agricultural community’s commitment to excellence. Last year we had more than 1,500 participants.” Presenters will include local farmers, commodity boards/associations/councils, the agricultural industry, agencies of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), state agencies, local and regional universities, NASA and the Delaware Geological Survey.

State Police Career Fair

The Delaware State Police is hosting a Career Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the DSP Museum located in the State Police Headquarters Complex in Dover. The complex is located on Route 13, just north of the Dover Mall. The Delaware State Police is accepting applications for troopers and civilian positions. For more information, contact the Recruiting Office at 302-739-5980 or visit dsp.delaware.gov/recruiting/recruit.shtml#Job

Job search workshops

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Sussex County offers the following free workshops, sponsored by Delaware Innovation at work, DelMarVa SHRM and RSVP. “Resume writing assistance” and “Understanding what to expect during an interview” will be on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m.

One-on-one consultations and mock interviews will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. Workshops are held at the Georgetown Public Library. Attendance is limited to 20 participants per workshop. To register, call 856-5815.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010

Spuck Bennett contributes half-century of service By James Diehl

In more than a half-century with the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Carlton “Spuck” Bennett has seen it all. He’s fought countless fires in and around Sussex County, he’s served on several county and state fire associations and he’s made a multitude of lifetime friends. Heck, he’s even watched as a fellow firefighter saved the life of a cat by giving it what he calls “mouth to nose resuscitation.” But what he’s cherished the most all these years, what he’ll eventually miss the most, is the very reason he joined the fire department in the first place, two years after moving to Seaford in 1955 – that’s the excitement of it all. “You always hear volunteer firemen say they’re doing this for the good of the community and that they feel obligated to serve. And I think all of that is true, no doubt about it,” says the Mardela, Md., native and owner of two Harley Davidson sales centers. “But another important reason is just for the excitement. The job definitely has a great deal of excitement and adventure to it.” When Bennett relocated to Seaford in 1955, he had the good fortune of moving into a home on Pine Street next door to Norman West. Then the Seaford Fire Chief, West told the young Maryland native all about life in the fire department and it wasn’t long before Bennett wanted in – but he had to wait two years before his adventure could begin. In the 1950s, it was a rule that any resident who wanted to join the fire department had to live in Seaford for 24 months before being eligible to do so. So Bennett waited, finally becoming a member in 1957. One of his two required sponsors was none other than his good friend and neighbor, Norman West. “That really helped a lot, having the sponsorship of the fire chief, and Norman was not reluctant in suggesting certain things for you to do and not to do,” remembers Bennett. “That was very helpful. He would always suggest things like making sure you help wrap up the hose after a fire. Always pitch in and do your job, he would say.” Training on controlled burns at both the state fire school in Camden and in Seaford, Bennett soon became very skilled at fighting fires. And all that training came in handy, especially during the cold winter months in and around Seaford in the 1950s and ‘60s. “We had a lot more fires then than we do now. I think a big part of that is that we have much better fire codes now,” says Bennett. “But the other thing is we don’t have as many wood stoves and space heaters now, so we don’t see as many chimney fires and things like that.” Those space heaters, those wood stoves, those devices used to keep people warm when Mother Nature takes control in late fall and throughout the winter – they kept many a fireman busy “back in the day.” Remembers Bennett: “When I first went into the fire department, the first few nights of really cold weather, we’d just go to the fire house and wait. You could rest assured that those first two or three

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If you know of someone who has dedicated his or her life to service to others, suggest their names for this series. Contact James Diehl at 302-222-2685 or email Bryant richardson, brichardson@ mspublications.com weeks, we’d go to at least 10 or 12 chimney fires.” Bennett has seen it all over the years, and he’s enjoyed every exciting minute of it. But there are two days, two fires, that he remembers more than any of the others. The first is a blaze in 1960 at the very place that put Seaford on the map – the DuPont Nylon Plant. It was in the summer time – Bennett remembers because he was working at the old swimming pool that used to be at the Nylon Capital Shopping Center – and the plant’s waste product caught on fire. More than 30 companies and a bit more than 100 fire trucks responded to the scene. “When I was finally able to leave the pool, I went to the fire but by that time they had pretty well surrounded it,” Bennett recalls. “It was their waste. They would bale it and they had it stored east of the plant in a large field. But the big thing that the fire threatened to shut down was the cooling water supply that came from the river to the plant. If that had burned, then the plant would have had to shut down. But that never happened; it was a very good job done by all that day.” No one was hurt the day of the DuPont fire, but it was a different story a little more than a decade later at the other big blaze Bennett remembers – one at Allen Petroleum. It was the early 1970s and Seaford was booming. Life was good in Sussex County’s largest city, and it was a time when lots of petroleum was brought up the Nanticoke River on barges. In nearly every case, this process was carried out without major incident. In every case but one, actually. “They were offloading a barge one day at Allen Petroleum and putting [the product] in a large storage tank,” remembers Bennett. “Well, they had an explosion there and I remember there was a fellow who measured the tanks to verify how many gallons were delivered.” Things did not end well for this particular gentleman who, after the explosion, was left with nothing except for his boots and his belt, according to Bennett. “They had a fenced in area there and when we first saw this guy, he was on the other side of the fence where Southern States is located,” Bennett recalls. “I was an assistant chief at the time standing near the rescue truck when this guy started walking up the railroad tracks. We took a sheet and just wrapped it around him, but he was probably dead before he got to the hospital. I really don’t know how the man was alive before; his flesh was just hanging off of him.” Spuck Bennett – he has no idea how he got his nickname or who gave it to him, or even what it means for that matter – spent four years as chief of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department in the 1970s and has

Spuck Bennett is at home in his Harley Davidson showroom in Seaford. Photo by James Diehl

also served in several capacities with the Sussex County Fireman’s Association, the Sussex County Chief’s Association and the Delaware Chief’s Association. He also served for 12 years on the state fire commission, nine of those years as president. His time in the fire department has created scores of longtime friends, both in Seaford and beyond. “Firemen are very close,” he admits. “There’s a lot of trust involved. You have to trust your fellow firefighters and you have to have confidence that they know what they’re doing.” Volunteer firemen have always been given a great deal of respect in Delaware, and with that respect comes a lot of responsibility. But it’s also about having fun, which Bennett and his fellow firemen have done plenty of over the years. “When I first came to Seaford, if you belonged to the fire department, it was not only a service, but it was also a social thing,” he says. “Back then, you didn’t have television like it is now, so the fire house was a big attraction. There were always things happening there.” Including four dances a year, events Bennett says were extremely popular among those who called Seaford home.

There was a fall dance, a Christmas dance, a New Year’s Eve dance and a spring dance. Six hundred tickets were generally made available, and every one was sold. “We divided them among the firemen but I think some of them were scalped, to tell you the truth, because they were really sought after,” Bennett remembers. “We used to brag that we had the biggest dance hall in Delaware, and we did. We’d go up there and have a good band come in and we would dance. You never even hear of a dance now.” Bennett taught high school math and science for 30 years, 25 in Seaford, before retiring in 1981. He is a lifetime member of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department. A scholarship has been set up in honor of Spuck and his late wife, Lib. The Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund is given to a high school senior who plans to become a teacher. For more information about the scholarship, contact Benita Wilson of Harley-Davidson of Seaford at 629-6161 or Benita. Wilson@hdofseaford.com.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010

Education Ennis named to Top 100 list

Colin Ennis of Greenwood, an information management and technology major at Syracuse University, is a member of the University’s prestigious “University 100” student group. The University 100 is a highly selective group of student volunteers who work directly with the Chancellor’s Office and the Office of Admissions and serve as ambassadors of Syracuse University. Members represent the ‘best and the brightest’ of the student body and are selected based on outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement. Members share experiences at Syracuse University with prospective students and parents, members of the Board of Trustees, alumni and visiting dignitaries in a manner that accurately represents the University.

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5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Feb. 3. Getting Started in Fashion Design will help students develop an eye for fashion while learning about designers and popular trends. Basic sewing skills or the completion of the Introduction to Sewing course are required; this 22–session course will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning April 5. The fashion design course is taught by professionals Natasha Newsome, an assistant manager at Juicy Couture, and Karlie Class, an art teacher in the Indian River School District. For more information or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.

University of Delaware in Top 25

The University of Delaware has been ranked among the top 25 nationally in the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine list of the 100 best values among high quality public institutions of higher education.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010

People Miss Delaware heads to pageant

70TH ANNIVERSARY - Walter and Ethel Littleton of Laurel celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Dec. 23, 2009, with family in attendance. Many cards and best wishes were received from family members, neighbors and friends from Christ United Methodist Church. This special couple was married in the church parsonage in 1939 by the Rev. Warner. Walter and Ethel have two children, Janice Whaley and husband Ron Whaley and Walter Littleton Jr. and wife Arlene. They have three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren: grandson Russell Whaley and wife Bonnie and great-grandchildren Lindsay and Chase Whaley of Symrna; granddaughter Cynthia Mitchell and husband Kyle Mitchell and great-grandsons Jacob and Andrew Mitchell in Laurel; and grandson Walter Littleton III and wife Phaedra and greatgrandchildren Dylan and Sydney Littleton of Brunswick, Ga.

Snyder, Polito to wed in June

Kelley Snyder and Kevin Polito

Mr. and Mrs. Chas Engel of Seaford, and Mr. Jay Snyder of Wilmington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelley Kristine Snyder to Kevin Michael Polito, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Polito of McKee’s Rock, Pa. Kelley is a second year cadet at The School for Officer Training of The Salvation Army in Suffern, N.Y. and will be ordained and commissioned as a lieutenant in June. Kevin is a lieutenant and assistant corps officer for The Salvation Army in Hartford, Conn. A June 15th wedding is planned at The School for Officer Training.

Miss Delaware heads for Miss America. Photo by Barry Morgenstein Photography, N.Y.

directly into the pageant’s Top 15. The competition will culminate with “The 2010 Miss America Pageant” and crowning of Miss America 2010. The event will be broadcast live from Planet Hollywood & Casino, on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 8 p.m. on TLC. For more information on the Miss Delaware Organization or the Miss America Organization, visit www.MissDE.org, or www.MissAmerica.org.

Dickerson family welcomes baby

Olivia Lou Dickerson was born on Oct. 12, 2009 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md., at 8:15 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs and 11 oz. and was 20-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Craig and Leah Dickerson of Bridgeville. Her maternal Grandparents are Ray and Nancy Thomas of Seaford. Her paternal grandparents are Ron and Marsha Dickerson of Laurel, and the late Penny Dickerson of Seaford. Her maternal great-grandparents are Bill and Marie Watt of Seaford.

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Brittanie Truitt of Laurel and Harold “Wesley” Dukes of Vienna, Md. announce the birth of their son, Dalton Brice Dukes, on Dec. 11, 2009, at 5:51 a.m. Dalton was born at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. and weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 21” long. Maternal grandparents are Kathryne “Wava” Truitt and Terry L. Truitt of Laurel. Paternal grandparents are Millie Cussick and Greg Cussick of Vienna. Great-grandparents are Lillian and Walt Reynolds of Lewes and Hollis Truitt of Laurel.

Miss Delaware 2009, Heather Lehman, is the 68th woman to wear the crown of Miss Delaware, and hopes to be the state’s first to wear the Miss America crown. Heather, a native of Magnolia, and a student at the University of Delaware, will join 52 other state titleholders as they arrive on Jan. 21, at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas in pursuit of the Miss America crown. After five days of rehearsals and appearances, Miss Delaware will head to the competition of a lifetime. On Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, Heather will have a private interview with the judges where she will have the opportunity to impress them with her work on her community service platform, Character Counts!, the largest character building and education program in the nation for elementary school aged children. On Tuesday evening, Jan. 26, Miss Delaware will compete in Swimwear and Evening Gown. On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Heather will compete in talent, where she will perform a rendition of the classical vocal, “Adele’s Laughing Song.” Thursday, Jan. 28 brings On-Stage Question competition. On Friday, Jan. 29, viewers nationwide will have the opportunity to get to know the 53 contestants before they compete and vote for their favorite contestants. The “2010 Miss America One Hour Special” will air at 10 p.m. on TLC. After the special, America will be asked to vote for their favorites from a field of 12 contestants chosen by the 53 contestants themselves. The four top votes will be placed

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Inner peace comes to those who have the skills to color When I was a child, I loved to color. ynn arks I loved examining the black and white pictures in my coloring books and then picking out the just-right ...during the hour shades, sky blue and brick red, pine green and periwinkle, to fill the va- or so that I spent cant spaces. And I loved the backscratching colored and-forth action that resulted in a pencil on paper, I coat of color, deep and even, that brought those pictures to life. was very relaxed. I even — perhaps true artists should not read any further — enjoyed completing the paint-by-number kits tel on which to display it. Mandalas, according to the book that that my father often bought me. I spent accompanied the kit, have the power to many summer days, sitting on the wide “take the meditator on a wordless journey banister of my grandparents’ front porch, into the mind’s deepest mysteries.” The carefully putting oil paint on a pre-congeometric shapes of which they are comstructed landscape or, in one memorable prised “are designed to open up perception accomplishment, a clown’s face. and to increase wisdom, compassion and a For someone with not a lick of artistic sense of communion between the self and talent, being able to produce something the outer world.” my grandparents could put on the mantel, Coloring in a mandala only enhances at least until the end of the summer, was that experience, the book says. It “takes quite an accomplishment. you into a still, pure space within yourself And now, the magic is back. In the where thoughts drift away and there is course of my Christmas shopping, I found a sense of peace and fulfillment.” And I a coloring kit for adults — 12 greeting have to admit that during the hour or so cards, each with the black and white outthat I spent scratching colored pencil on line of a meditative mandala, and 10 colpaper, I was very relaxed. Not that I did ored pencils, including a deep purple, two anything to solve the world’s many probblue and two green. “All you need to crelems, but at least for a while I wasn’t worate 12 stunning mandala greeting cards,” rying about them. the box promises. I am looking forward, after finishing I couldn’t think of anyone who would the Star of David, to coloring in the reappreciate the kit as much as I did, so I maining 11 mandalas, including one feabought it for myself. The weekend after turing a yin yang symbol, another with a New Year’s Day, on a gray winter’s day Celtic endless knot and yet another with a that seemed empty without the music and dove. I never could draw birds. spirit of Christmas, I started coloring the I will save the best mandala, the world first card, a Star of David inside a circle. tree, with branches spanning day and night At first, I kept to the color scheme recand roots cradling the Earth, for last. By ommended by the small book that came that time, my rusty coloring skills will be with the kit and that explains the power of completely revived and I should be able to design and color in meditation. But then, do the design justice. in a burst of creativity, I started branching After coloring in 12 mandalas, who out, putting pink where orange was called knows the extent to which my wisdom, for, brown where the book has yellow, compassion and sense of peace will reach? and even leaving some of the mandala the Vincent Van Gogh himself, who created white of the paper. some of the world’s best art but who faThe first card is nearly done and it mously cut off part of his ear and ended promises to be so lovely that I may just put it in its envelope and mail it to myself. up shooting himself in the chest, maybe should have taken up coloring instead. Won’t I be surprised! If only I had a man-

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Hot thoughts for a cold winter’s day The recent cold wave has me longing for summer. Not only has ony indsor it been cold, but the wind has made outside my house more like the YuMy mother and grandkon. Like most fickle people, I will complain about the cold and long mother would sit on the for the heat for summer only to adjust my complaining when summer front porch and hold arrives and start moaning about the prayer vigils asking extreme heat. But, for some reason, summer Jesus for a breeze... brings back more memories of my carefree days of youth. I can waves rising up from the concrete. remember the days when my brothI well remember stepping in the melted ers and I ran around the yards near my tar that was put down between sections of home clothed in nothing more than a pair the roadway and sidewalks. The tar would of stretch waist short pants; no shirt, no melt from the heat and then stick to our shoes, no pride. feet and toes like hot glue. The blacktop We would charge outside in the sumparking lots were as hot as the surface of mertime no later than 8 a.m. By noon we the sun and we looked like peg-legged looked like refugees from the Amazon young’uns running to the front doors of jungle, sweaty dirt beads clinging to our the store. necks like 12 inches of hair. My mother and grandmother would sit We would start the day off with a pair on the front porch and hold prayer vigils of rubber, 10-Cent Store flip-flops and by asking Jesus for a breeze, all the while 10 a.m. our feet would be so dirty that it waving Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home looked like we were wearing socks. paper fans on a stick in front of their faces The flip-flops would have been run so to try and stay cool. roughshod through the neighborhood that I think the only difference in hot weaththey would be reduced to nothing more er when I was a child and the summers we than one flip and a flop. The plastic strap that was positioned experience today, is less the weather itself between our toes would have long been and more our lack of tolerance for it. We ripped out through the base of the sandal had no air conditioned homes or cars when and the destroyed shoe would be lying in I was a child. Most of the stores in Crissome bushes near our house. field had huge ceiling fans that kept the air Yes, those summers in Crisfield were moving, but no central air conditioning. hot. I remember looking down Richardson We went to bed, woke up and lived Avenue toward the A&P Store and the old out the day in whatever temperature came Seafood Laboratory and watching the heat with the day. Our ability to deal with the

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell got a first hand glimpse of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s recent progress on hospital upgrades and met with staff and physicians. From left are Steven A. Rose, Nanticoke Health Services president & CEO; Abimbola Olowo, MD, Nanticoke Health Services hospitalist; Gov. Jack Markell.

Markell visits Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Delaware Governor Jack Markell and Director of the Delaware Economic Development Office, Director Alan Levin, recently got a first hand glimpse of progress within Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. They observed physical upgrades and met with new physicians and staff hired as a result of the loan provided by the Delaware Strategic Fund. Recently, Nanticoke reopened the fifth floor medical/surgical unit, opened Nanticoke Pediatrics, purchased several pieces of medical equipment, and hired nine physicians, 39 employees and one nurse

practitioner. Over the past year, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital was re-accredited by The Joint Commission, became the first hospital in Delaware to have a Stroke Center with advanced certification from The Joint Commission, and was given accreditation with commendation by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. During the first quarter of 2010 Nanticoke plans to re-open the Hospital’s pediatric wing and purchase digital mammography equipment.

heat had to have been much better because we knew of nothing better, outside of taking turns sticking our heads in the Frigidaire. Today we have air conditioning everywhere we go. We are able to sleep in it, drive in it and shop in it. So, I think we are now spoiled and when the heat rises above 80 degrees and humidity creeps up, we are less able to deal with it. I remember going to my grandmother’s house and there was nothing more than the windows open to deal with the summer air. She would be sitting at the kitchen table fanning her face with yesterday’s paper and the wood stove running hot enough to melt metal. I was always impressed with how frugal my grandparent’s lived their daily lives. They grew their own food, whether sprouting from the ground or flying or walking on four legs. I remember vividly seeing my grandmother dusting her furniture with the severed wing of a Turkey Buzzard. Now, that is frugal, or perhaps simply morbid. But, I miss those old days, even though they represented simple moments, void of the fast-paced daily existence of today’s world. We had no technology, no trendy clothes, and few were the times we had actual spending money. Perhaps we were lacking, but thankfully it never occurred to me at the time.

Mrs. Delaware Pageant planned

The 2010 Mrs. Delaware Pageant will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Rehoboth Beach Theater of the Arts at 6 p.m. Thirteen married women from around the state will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware in the Mrs. America Pageant and will receive a prize package valued at over $5,000. The reigning Mrs. Delaware 2009, Cacia Batts, will crown her successor. The winner will spend a year traveling throughout the state making public appearances and supporting charities. The 2010 contestants are: Shana Williams, Mrs. Northern Delaware; Amanda Shepard, Mrs. New Castle County; Tara Greathouse, Middletown; Crystal Gode, Mrs. First State; Nancy Evans, Mrs. Sussex County; Francine Toliver Edwards, Mrs. Townsend; Shirley Rawley, Mrs. Smyrna; Mary Anne Bryant, Mrs. Newark; Erin Tierney, Mrs. New Castle; Hilary Thompson, Mrs. Diamond State; Tracy Friswell Jacobs, Mrs. Bear; Lindy Scott, Mrs. Dover; and Kate Godwin, Mrs. Wilmington. Special guests appearing and performing during the pageant finals include pageant emcee WMDT TV’s and former Miss Delaware 2004, Linda Kurtz; Alyssa Murray, Delaware’s Junior Miss 2010 and local Middle Eastern dancer, Aiden Angeli. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-10 and children under 5 are free. Tickets will be available at the door. For more details, visit www.mrsdelawareamerica.com or call 228-7741.

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Police Journal Amber Alert Hoax

State Police and local law enforcement have been receiving numerous calls throughout the day Monday, Jan. 11, concerning an Amber Alert involving a 3-year-old boy allegedly abducted by a man. The alert is being circulated via cell phone texts. The text did specify Seaford. The text indicates the vehicle being sought as a 2006 Mitubishi displaying a registration 98B351. The abduction was alleged to have occurred at 7:45 a.m. Police said no Amber Alert has been issued and it appears that this is a hoax. No action should be taken by any citizen seeing a vehicle matching this description of the aforementioned text. Anyone having any questions or concerns about the hoax should contact the Delaware State Police Public Information Office at 302-672-5352 or via e-mail at dsp_pio@state.de.us.

Two home invasions

First home invasion The first home invasion occurred on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 7:35 p.m., in the 100 block of South Governors Blvd., Capitol Park, Dover. The victims heard a knock at their door, looked outside but did not see anyone. The 23-year-old victim opened the front door when two suspects forced their way into the residence. The suspects displayed two handguns demanding money. The 23-year-old victim was struck with a handgun and sustained a cut on the left side of his head. The victim was medically treated at the scene. The 20-year-old victim was confronted by the second suspect with a handgun, however, he was not injured. The suspects obtained an undisclosed amount of money, an Ebox and two cellular phones. They fled from the residence to an unknown destination. The two suspects are described as black males, 5’6” to 5’8”, 150-170 lbs., wearing black clothing, jeans, heavy weight winter jackets and masks. One suspect was light complexion and the other medium to dark. Second home invasion The second home invasion occurred just after midnight on Monday, Jan. 11, in the 23000 block of South Dupont Highway, Greenwood, where three black males forced entry into the victim’s home. Two suspects entered the residence while a third remained outside. The 51-year-old female victim heard a loud noise at the front door. The victim hid and attempted to contact the 911 center. Shortly after placing the call, one of the suspects observed the 51-year-old victim and forcibly brought her to the living room area from her bedroom and tied her up with a phone cord. The second victim, a 34-year-old male, was located by the suspects in his bedroom. The suspects demanded money and then shot the male victim an undisclosed number of times to the leg and lower extremities. The victim was eventually transported to Christiana Hospital were he is listed in stable condition. The female victim was dragged by her hair and bound but did not require hospitalization.

The suspects fled the residence to an unknown destination. State Police are still attempting to determine what was taken during the robbery. The first suspect is described as a black male, 5’10”, average build, wearing a blue jump suit, mask, in possession of a handgun. The second is a black male, 5’7”, stocky or plump build, in possession of a handgun. The third is described as a black male with no further identifying features. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-697-4454, ext. 313 and 314 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

House fire in Greenwood

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a dwelling fire that occurred on Jan. 7, at 1:29 p.m., on the 8,000 block of Champion Lane off Mile Stretch Road in Greenwood. The Greenwood Fire Department, assisted by the Bridgeville and Farmington Fire Departments, responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they encountered smoke showing. The homeowner was not at home at the time of the fire. Four dogs were rescued from the home. Three of the dogs survived, but one dog could not be resuscitated. Damages have been estimated at approximately $15,000. The home was not equipped with working smoke detectors. Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigators have determined that the fire originated in the kitchen and was caused by unattended cooking. The family is being assisted by the Red Cross.

Home invasion suspect

Detectives have completed a composite sketch of one of the suspects from a home invasion which occurred in Sussex County on Saturday, Dec. 19, on Carpenter Road, Milton. Three male subjects entered the home during a snow Police are searching for this suspect. storm and confronted a 17-year-old male and 18-year-old female. The male was shot multiple times in the leg and the female was shot in the arm. Anyone who may know the identity of this suspect can contact Troop 4 at 8565850, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP3333.

Accident injuries fatal

On Dec. 22, 2009, at 2 p.m., James I. Cogswell, 86, of Georgetown, was operating a 2009 Toyota Avalon. Cogswell was traveling southbound on Indian Mission Road, east of Millsboro, when he fell asleep and the vehicle exited the east edge of the roadway striking a utility pole. Cogswell was transported to Beebe

Hospital where he was admitted for a sternum fracture sustained in the accident. Cogswell, who was wearing a seat belt at the time of his accident, died on Jan. 6, as a result of complications from his injuries.

Arrested for theft

At the end of December, troopers investigated a theft of video games from a vehicle parked on Palmetto Street, Seaford. Police determined that Patrick J. Monceax, 35, of Seaford, had stolen the video games from the victim’s vehicle. It was also discovered that Monceax sold the games to a local business for cash. After making contact with the business owner, troopers were able to recover all the video games and return them to the victim. Troopers later located Monceax at a friend’s house on Palmetto Street, Mobil Gardens, Seaford. On Jan. 5, troopers placed Monceax in custody without incident and transported him to Troop 5. Troopers also discovered that Monceax is a registered sex offender and did not re-register his new address with the state within three business days. Monceax was formally charged with failure to re-register as a sex offender (felony), 24 counts of theft (misdemeanor), 24 counts of receiving stolen property (misdemeanor), and 24 counts of selling stolen property (misdemeanor). Monceax was arraigned and committed to Sussex Correction Institute in lieu of $25,000 secured bail.

Suspicious vehicle alert

On Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 4 p.m., an elementary school student was contacted by a white male who was operating a white four door vehicle in the Reserve at Chestnut Ridge area in Magnolia. The suspect asked the student to get in the vehicle, however, the student ignored the suspect and continued to walk home. If anyone sees this vehicle or any other suspicious activity, contact 911 immediately. Police said here was a reverse 911 call put out advising parents of incident. Delaware State Police encourages parents to have children walk to and from the bus stop in groups, or with an adult whenever possible. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Delaware State Police Troop 3 at 302-697-4454, ext. 663.

Bridgeville fatality

The Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 1:30 p.m., when a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Matthew Holton, 24, of Milton, was traveling southbound on South Union Church Road approaching a stop sign at the Redden Road intersection in Bridgeville. A 2005 Kia Sorento, operated by Alfred Jones, 66, of Dagsboro, was traveling eastbound on Redden Road approaching the intersection with South Union Church Road. Holton failed to stop for the stop sign and entered the intersection colliding with Jones who did not have a stop sign. Ashley Stout, 23, from Milton, was seated in the front seat of the pick-up and

was not wearing her seatbelt. She had her 3-year-old son seated on her lap, unbelted. Stout was transported from the scene to Nanticoke Hospital with serious, but nonlife threatening injuries. Holton, who was also not wearing a seat belt, was transported to Nanticoke Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The child, who was flown from the scene to A.I. DuPont for Children with serious injuries, was last listed in stable condition. Alfred Jones was flown from the scene to Christiana Hospital with serious, life threatening injuries. The front seat passenger in the Kia with Jones, Patricia Jones, 61, of Dagsboro, was pronounced dead at the scene. Both Alfred Jones and Patricia Jones were wearing their seat belts. This crash remains under investigation. No charges have been filed yet. Witnesses are asked to call Troop 7 investigators at 645-8221.

Teen charged with rape

On Friday, Jan. 8, Delaware State Police detectives from Troop 4 in Georgetown arrested William “Daniel” Smith Jr., 18, of Millsboro, with multiple sexual related offenses that date back to 2001. Recently, a juvenile female disclosed to a trusted adult allegations of sexual abuse by a person known to her family - William Smith - between 2001 and 2007. This information was shared with Troop 4 detectives on Jan. 5, who launched an investigation. It was alleged that between 2001 and 2007, Smith committed multiple accounts of rape against the victim at an undisclosed residence in Millsboro. The offenses initially occurred when the victim was 6-years-old and continued until she was 12. Warrants were completed and Smith was formally charged with two counts of first degree rape (felony), two counts of second degree rape(felony), fourth degree rape (felony), continuous sexual abuse of a child (felony), four counts of unlawful sexual contact (felony) and two counts of offensive touching (misdemeanor). Smith was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $192,000 secured bond.

Arrested for rape

Troop 3 detectives are investigating the rape of a 13-year-old female victim in Hartly. The victim told her mother on Tuesday, Jan. 5, that a 16-year-old male forced her to perform sexual acts on him while they were in the house together on Monday night, Jan. 4. The victim’s mother immediately contacted State Police. Troopers from Troop 3 responded to the residence and transported the victim’s mother, the victim and the suspect to Troop 3. Troop 3 detectives interviewed the victim about the facts of the case in the presence of her mother. The suspect was formally charged with first degree rape (felony) and first degree indecent exposure (misdemeanor). He was committed to the Stevenson House in lieu of $21,000 secured bail. The investigation is ongoing.

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Community Bulletin Board For more information about the mentoring program, visit www.dapi.org or call 629 7790, ext. 314.

NHS plans 2010 dinner/auction

Friends fundraiser

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to pro mote. All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth or Salis bury IHOP locations, any day, any meal. Fill out the comment card, staple your receipt to it and drop it off at The Bridge ville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or The Providence Sales Cottage at Heritage Shores.

Spicer Memorial Golf Tournament

The Chad Spicer Memorial Golf Tou nament will be held June 17. Registra tion, 11 a.m.; shot gun start, 12:30 p.m.; event format: 4person scramble. Join us to enjoy a great day of golf and the opportunity to contribute to the trust for Officer Chad Spicer’s daughter, Au brey Spicer. With each sponsorship, golfers will re ceive: 18holes of championship golf; use of the driving range and practice facili ties; oncourse contests; gourmet boxed lunch; on course beverages and snacks; goodie bag; cocktail party and dinner to follow. Additional opportunities include: Mul ligan; 50/50 raffle; silent auction; beat the pro contest; ball drop contest. To preregister or for more information, call Stefanie Sirota at 3023379910 Ext. 316 or email to HS Tournament@Heritage ShoresGolf.com.

Breakfast benefits program

The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program will benefit from a Valentine’s Day weekend special, AYCE Pancake/ Link Sausage/Beverage Breakfast at Ap plebee’s in Seaford from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Cost is $6. The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring program staff and youth participants will be greeters and servers. For tickets, send your check made pay able to DAPI/LKC, 26673 Sussex Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973, Attn: Glenn Phillips. Tickets will be waiting for you at the door.

The Nanticoke Health Services dinner & auction planning committee of “crew members” is preparing an enjoyable voy age for the 24th annual dinner and auction at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville on April 17. Proceeds benefit Women’s Health/Digi tal Mammography Services at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Last year’s annual auction event drew a record crowd and raised more than $85,000. For details, contact the Corporate De velopment office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 6296611, ext. 2404 or mor risr@nanticoke.org.

Commemorative bricks on sale

The Friends of the Seaford Library are holding a sale of commemorative bricks for display near the reading terrace at the new library. The taxdeductable 4X8 inch bricks may be purchased for $100 each, and may be inscribed in honor of, in mem ory of or as a gift for friends, neighbors or relatives. Proceeds will be donated to the library building fund. Order forms are available at the library. Contact Friends President Peggy Boyd (5361449) or Vice President Connie Halter (6280554) for more infor mation.

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Comedy Barn & Dinner Theater

Comedy Barn & Dinner Theater will be held Jan. 29 and 30. Dinner will be held at 6 p.m., with show starting at 7:15 p.m. Price is $16 per person. Children under 9 are $10. Tickets are available at the Lodge, The Fantasy Beauty Salon, or by calling Don ald Hickman at 6282926. Don’t miss out on lots of laughter.

AARP Driver Safety Program

An AARP driver safety course for all and any drivers will be given from 1 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 28 and 29 at the Method ist Manor House, 1001Middleford Road, Seaford. The 2day program, sponsored

Miss and Little Miss Seaford

The Seaford Lioness presents their an nual Miss/Little Miss Seaford Pageant. The pageant will be held at 7 p.m. on Fri day, Feb. 5, at Seaford High School. The Miss Pageant is open to girls who reside in Seaford and attend Seaford or Sussex Tech schools. Girls must be a freshman, sophomore or junior, but cannot turn 19 in their reign ing year as Miss Seaford. Applications and more information can be obtained by call ing Bonny Hastings at Cut n’ Up Family Salon, 6288150 or 8414884. The Little Miss pageant is open to kindergarten and 1st grade students who reside in Seaford.

Train exhibit at Seaford Museum

Visit the train exhibit in the Webb Room at the Seaford Museum. The exhibit will remain in place until Jan. 16. There are two working trains set up and running. In addition, there will be a 1920 stan dard gauge freight train, a 1940 standard

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010 gauge passenger train and a 1936 O-gauge passenger train on display. Others include a 2-gauge Bachman and an N-gauge passenger train along with dozens more. Also on display will be different bridges, towers, factories and plastic Ville buildings. The Seaford Museum, located at 203 High St., is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free for members. For nonmembers there is a charge of $3 per person. Children 12 and under are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Father Daughter Dance tickets

Mt. Olivet’s Father Daughter Dance is Friday, Jan. 29, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 each and can be purchased by contacting David and Becky Genshaw at 629-9014.

Seaford Library

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center presents “Toddler Tales,” a story time for walkers, on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. • The “Science and Religion” book discussion will meet at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Rose Harrison at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • Join us on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. to make a quilt block for “Quilts of Valor.” All you need to bring are willing hands and a joyful heart. We will provide material, cutting supplies and sewing machines. Make a block or two that will be added to the quilt. “Quilts of Valor” is a non-profit foundation providing quilts to service men and women whom have fought in Iraq or Afghanistan. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center presents “Baby Bookworms,” a story time for infants, on Monday, Jan. 25, at 10:30 a.m. • Registration for the Adult Winter Reading Program “New Beginnings” will start on Monday, Jan. 25. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center presents “Toddler Tales,” a story time for walkers, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center is looking for local artists who are interested in having their art displayed at the Seaford Library for our third annual art show on March 12 and 13. This is a multi-medium art show, so all artists are welcome. For more information, call Amber Motta at 629-2524. Space is limited so register at the front desk before March 5.

Fatherhood Carnival

Free event for fathers and their young children. Come celebrate being a dad on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School. The carnival includes games, music, food, fun and information. For more information, contact Sussex Parents As Teachers at 856-5239.

ing with your child through a variety of toys and activities. The program is open to children birth through 48 months and their caregivers, on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Seaford Parks & Recreation. For more information and a complete schedule, contact Anna Scovell at 856-5239.

Free opportunity for dads

Come join other fathers to talk about being a dad. Bring your child along for a free lunch and then supervised play while you have some time to meet with other dads. 24/7 Dad focuses on fatherhood concepts like masculinity, discipline and work/family balance. Earn gifts and recognition for your participation. The free event is held on Thursdays from Feb. 18 through May 18, noon to 2 p.m., at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club. Preregistration is required. All fathers are welcome. For more information, contact Lisa at 856-5239.

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers

AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to help senior and low income taxpayers complete their 2009 federal and state income tax returns. Volunteers are needed for assignments in western Sussex County (Delmar to Greenwood). Volunteers will receive free tax training and are asked to give a commitment of four hours per week during the ten week tax preparation period. For details, call Bill Watt at 262-0516 or Melvin Koster at 628-3849.

Stay and Play program

Parents As Teachers announces the free Seaford Stay & Play program. Come have fun playing and learn-

fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel. Cost is $5 per person.

The Jones Boys

The Jones Boys will be performing on Saturday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Laurel Fire Hall. A dance to benefit Hope House I & II. Tickets are $10. There will be a Cash Bar.

AARP Driving Course AARP Tax-Aide E-Filing

AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be preparing Free Federal and Sate income tax returns and E-Filing them at the Laurel Senior Center, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 3. This free service is sponsored by AARP in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service and is offered to taxpayers of All Ages and Incomes. For an appointment call the Laurel Senior Center at 875-2536.

Toys exhibit continues

An exhibit of toys from early to mid 20th century, entitled “Toys from another time,” will continue at Laurel Public Library until Jan. 30. This exhibit is displayed in the Carvel Room on the second floor and is open to the public during regular library hours. Library staff will assist visitors who wish to view the collection.

Cub Scout pancake breakfast

Laurel Cub Scout Pack 90 announces an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

AARP Refresher Driving Course will be held at Laurel Senior Center on Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non members. To register for the course call 8752536.

The Town of Bethel Election

The Town of Bethel will hold an election for two (2) Council seats on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2010. Deadline for filing will be Fri., Feb. 5, 2010 at 5 p.m. Voting will take place at the Bethel Historical Museum on First (1st) Street between 1 and 4 p.m. There will be no absentee ballots. You must be 18-years-old and a resident of Bethel to vote.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010 which includes evening and weekend hours. For more information, visit www. sss.gov. For more information about the 2010 Census, visit www.census.gov or call the regional office that serves your area. The toll free number is 1-866-861-2010. The Delmar Testing Center is located at VFW Post #8276 in Delmar, Md.

Delaware Helpline

Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Center for a presentation on Delaware Helpline 211 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27. This is a free informational program promoting and encouraging Delaware constituents to call 2-1-1 for health and human service providers who can assist with a wide range of non-emergency issues. For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

Beef & dumpling dinner

The Delmar New Century Club will host a beef and dumpling dinner from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24 at the Delmar VFW. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from any club member or at the door. There will be a silent auction and carry-outs will be available. Proceeds benefit community projects.

Monopoly tournament

The Delmar Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. However, Miss Pam, the children’s librarian, will host the 9th annual Monopoly tournament that day in the Hayman Community Room. Playing will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until we have a winner for bragging rights and a trophy. The library will furnish some snacks but feel free to bring your own. Everyone (adults and children) is welcome to participate. Prior registration can be done at the library’s front desk. For more information, call the library at 846-9894.

2010 Census positions available

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work right in your own community. You will be required to work when most people are typically at home,

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Rock for Books Sock Hop

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library annual fundraiser “Rock for Books Sock Hop” featuring fifties and sixties music by the Cavemen is Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Heritage Shore Clubhouse in Bridgeville. The event is fun for all ages and features a buffet dinner, Chinese auction and cakewalk. Cost is $25 ($10 tax deductible). Tickets are available at the Bridgeville Library and Bridgeville Town Hall or by calling Cheryl at 337-9733.

double/$320 single. March 31 - Washington, D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms. A buffet lunch on the Spirit of Washington. Cost: $71. April 30 to May 2 - Azalea Festival Grand Parade, Botanical Gardens, International Tattoo Show, dinner on the Spirit of Norfolk, tours of the naval base, Battleship Wisconsin, The Nauticus and more. Cost: $387 double. April 12-16, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Shows at four different theaters: Alabama, Palace, Carolina and Legends in Concert, a boat cruise, tour of Charleston, House of Blues, Barefoot Landing and meals. Cost: $535 double. Seaford AARP trips are open to the public. For more information, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

See ‘The Lion King’

Limited seats are available for a trip to see Disney’s breathtaking musical “The Lion King” on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia; the trip is sponsored by Adult Plus+ at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. For more information or to reserve orchestra seats, contact the Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

Seaford Library cruise

Seaford AARP trips

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Tickets $25/Person Advance Ticket Sales Only at Bridgeville Library, Town Hall or call 337-9733. No tickets at the door. Sponsored by The Friends of the Bridgeville Library

The April 25, 2010 cruise to Bermuda is one of the functions planned to help raise funds for the new Seaford Library and Cultural Center. A reservation deposit of $300 is required. The total cost varies with the choice of stateroom. An interior room costs $975 per person. An oceanview room is $1195. For a deluxe oceanview with veranda the cost is $1495. The

price includes round trip transportation from Seaford to Cape Liberty in New York Harbor, N.J. The ship docks for three days in Bermuda at Kings Wharf. Information regarding island tours and other suggested activities on the island will be provided on board the ship. For further information, call Barbara Stetzer at 628-3300 or e-mail barb@ misty-travel.com

New Hampshire Ski Week

Space is still available on a New Hampshire Ski Week scheduled for Feb. 21-26, 2010. Spend five days skiing in New Hampshire at your choice each day of Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Waterville Valley, or Bretton Woods. Sponsored by the Salisbury Ski Club of Delmarva, the trip leaders are Wini Walton and Bobbi Pinson, who can be reached at 302-734-4930 or 629-6925. The ski week package includes everything but transportation and has the low per person price of $450-4/room, $475-3/ room, and $515-2/room - plus all tips and taxes are included. Singles are $660 and kids 12 years old and under are $65 each plus lift tickets. Non-skiers are welcome at $135 off the per person rates. For the low package price, you get not only five days of skiing but also lodging (with a pool, jacuzzi, sauna and game room), five breakfasts and 4 dinners served buffet style, daily après ski and after dinner parties, and nightly entertainment. The rooms are unusually large, with plenty of space for four people and all their ski gear. Late February has proven to be the best time to ski New England – great weather, and no crowds. This marks the 24th year for

2010 PROGRESS and DISCOVERY A focus on the growth of western Sussex communities: Seaford, Laurel, Delmar, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Georgetown, Milford and Lewes. Information on local clubs, recreational opportunities, churches and political officials — information useful to newcomers and longtime residents alike. Inform these readers of your business and its services. Call Morning Star Publications, Inc. today for advertising rates and details. 302-629-9788 Publication date is January 28, 2010

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010 this popular trip, which has been so well received because it offers so much for such a reasonable price. Call Wini Walton or Bobbi Pinson after 6 p.m., at 302-734-4930 or 629-6925 for reservations.

NARFE

The Georgetown Chapter 1992 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) will hold their next meeting on Monday, Jan. 18, at noon, with lunch at Pizza King in Seaford. The speaker will be Zeeger DeWilde from Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. For more information, contact Betty Graebner at 875-7287.

AARP Chapter 1084 USPS

United States Power Squadron (USPS) meets at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. If you are interested in boating education and safety, and enjoy boating, sailing or canoeing, join and participate in the classes and outings. For more information, contact C.M. Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.

USCG Auxiliary

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary meets the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. Whether you’re an experienced boater or a recreational kayaker learn what the new boating requirements are. For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.

Widowed Persons Service

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 12:15 p.m. at the Georgia House in Laurel. The planned guest speaker will be Hugh Thornton. He has a very unique story to tell — which includes the dog that saved his life. His dog will accompany him to the meeting. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. Come join us —we all enjoy the trips, lunches/dinners, etc. that we do.

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 of Western Sussex County membership meeting to be held on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall in Seaford, at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be James Diehl, author of World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware. This chapter is open for membership to persons 50+ and beyond. Call Gladys Bonowicz, chapter president, at 875-1519 for more information about this chapter.

SARA

The regular monthly meeting of the Sussex Amateur Radio Association (SARA) will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at the Marvel Museum in Georgetown. FCC license testing for all levels begins at 6:30 p.m. An informal social starts at 7 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. This meeting is open to anyone with an interest in amateur radio. For more information, visit www.sussexamateurradio. com.

SHS Alumni board

The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its executive board meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Seaford Museum. For more information, call Donna Angell at 629-8077.

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

H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearn’s Pond Association for its Protection, Preservation, Enhancement and Naturalization will meet on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.

Genealogical Society

The Sussex County Genealogical Society will begin 2010 with a presentation by Barbara Flexer, a society charter member, who will speak about “Beyond the Begats,” which discusses how to learn about your ancestors and share the information. The Society will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Parking is plentiful and free. Everyone who is interested in genealogy is welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.scgsdelaware.org or call 875-5418.

Country breakfast buffet

A country breakfast buffet will be held every fourth Sunday each month - September through June, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Galestown Community House. The buffet includes eggs, scrapple, sausage, pancakes, potato casserole, hominy, biscuits, toast, fruit cup and sticky buns. The community house is located on School House Road at the intersection of Galestown and Reliance Roads in Galestown, Md. The dates are: Jan. 24, 2010; Feb. 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27.

‘Heart of the Eastern Shore’

Collectibles show featuring die cast farm toys, trucks, and cars will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Adult Plus+ activities

Start the new year off right by taking advantage of activities offered in January by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Singles shouldn’t feel left out; the Mixed Singles Club offers the opportunity to share a meal, meet new people and plan social outings at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Share laughs, challenges and fun beginning Wednesday, Jan. 20 while playing bingo from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or dominoes from 1 to 3 p.m. at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown. Build cardiovascular endurance and muscle tone while getting fit in Senior Circuit on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning Jan. 27 at Independence in Millsboro. Adults ages 50 and up can become Adult Plus+ members for $18 per year. Benefits of membership include unlimited use of the Stephen J. Betze Library located on campus; exclusive advanced registration and special discounts on trips, courses and special events; and a free drink with purchase of a meal at Lighthouse Cove, Delaware Tech’s food service. For complete information, or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge

Freeze your fur off on Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. on Rehoboth Beach with family, friends and frigid fans at the 19th annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by Wawa & Comcast, the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge benefits Special Olympics Delaware, an organization devoted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. A minimum of $50 in pledges guarantees you an official event sweatshirt and a spot on the beach. Sign up online at www. plungeDE.org. For more information, call 831-4653.

‘Take back our state dinner’ Conservative citizens of Delaware are sponsoring a dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Sam Yoder’s Community Center in Houston, in order to unite citizens, share issues and concerns and hear from leaders. Featured speakers are statewide conservative candidates Christine O’Donnell, Fred Cullis and Sen. Colin Bonini. All candidates are running on their own merit. Nicole Theis, Delaware Family Policy Council and Doug Lileks, 9-12 DE Patriots will also speak. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 9 and under. All tickets will be sold in advance and are available at the Georgetown Animal Hospital, Trinity Transport in Seaford or by calling Lyle Humpton at 337-7815 or Jack Clark at 242-3155.

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Church Bulletins Weekly Bible Study

A weekly Bible study will be held every Wednesday night from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, Seaford, Rt. 13 South (next to Friendly’s). Family oriented Bible lessons for all ages. Elder Cornell Johnson is Pastor. Call 628-0349 or 302-344-9672.

Free soup and sandwiches

New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel offers free soup and sandwiches every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Timothy Duffield Sr. at 875-0727.

Youth Recreation Night

Trinity UMC in Laurel holds a weekly Recreation Night for youth. All youth are invited to attend every Tuesday (when school is in session) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Basketball and other fun activities are available. A parent/guardian needs to give contact information the first night in attendance; come inside and introduce yourself.

Alliance Church Parent/Teen

On Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Atlanta Road Alliance Church will host a seminar for parents and their teens/tweens (age 10 and up). Join us for a refreshing and chal-

lenging event that will include fellowship, worship, teaching via DVD, and even free giveaways. Cost is $2 per person. To register and obtain more information, visit www.atlantaroadcma.org/354224.ihtml or call 629-5600. The Atlanta Road Aliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, approximately 1-1/2 miles north of the intersection of Stein Highway and Atlanta Road.

St. Luke’s Newsletter

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church offers its newsletter on line and also, via email. Our “Luke’s Letter” is published approximately once a month and will be available on our website www.stlukesseaford.org. You can also join our e-mail list if you send a request to StLukesEpis@ comcast.net St. Luke’s services are Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and Thursday evenings, Holy Eucharist and Healing at 6 p.m. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato is the Rector/Pastor.

Kidstuf 103 at Alliance Church

Atlanta Road Alliance Church in Seaford is offering Kidstuf 103 on Wednesday evenings. Kidstuf is a program designed for children and parents to attend together. Each month features a different Biblical virtue using music, drama,

a storyteller and games. A light supper is served at 6:15 p.m., followed by the program at 6:45 p.m. Kidstuf is designed for kindergarten through 6th grade; however, parents are welcome to bring their preschoolers with them. Registration is free. No drop-offs. For more information, call 6295600 or visit www.atlantaroadcma.org

Latin Mass

A Latin mass according to the Missal of 1962 is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover. The mass will be celebrated on Jan. 17. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302-6745781.

Greater Love Quartet in concert

Seaford Nazarene Church will host the Greater Love Quartet in concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this gospel group from Virginia. Free admission and a love offering will be taken to support their ministry. For more information, call 629-3929.

Goodwill ready for more donations

Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County will have additional personnel on hand at the end of December

at all of its attended donation centers and retail stores to handle the traditional year-end increase in donations of cash, clothes, cars, computers, nonperishable food items and household goods. Taxpayers who itemize their deductions are often urged to consider yearend charitable donations to possibly reduce their taxable income and lower their tax bills. “Traditionally, December is a very busy month for donations,” said Ted Van Name, president and CEO of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County. “Folks who want to help Goodwill by donating their cash or property want to be sure to get their donations and the receipt acknowledged by the end of the calendar year. We also provide each donor with a valuation guide that helps them determine the fair-market value of their contribution to Goodwill.” Goodwill’s donation centers are open 7 days a week. A donation hotline has also been created to answer questions about locations and hours. The number is 302252-3210.

Father Daughter Dance

Mt. Olivet Father-Daughter Dance will be held Jan. 29, 2010. Tickets are available by contacting David and Becky Genshaw, 629-9014.

DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org

A church you can relate to

1010S.C entral Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.

“Where Caring is Sharing” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Rev. K. Wayne Grier, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.

Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

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

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

Christian Church of Seaford

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956

Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Church School ~ 9:30 am

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

(302) 875-3644

Centenary United Methodist Church

Christ Evangelistic Church

The Gift of His Love Let others know where you are and when you meet. To advertise in this directory, call

629-9788

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

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 Pastor Timothy Dukes, Senior Pastor Pastor John Lanzone, Youth/Family Pastor

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.

Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m.

Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

800 East Street Delmar, MD 21875 “The Church That Cares” 410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch

Sunday: Sunday School 10 M Worship 11 AM & 6 PM

Wednesday: Bible Study 7 PM

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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.

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 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 Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

MISSIONS TRIP - Three representatives from Grace Baptist Church in Seaford — Mike Wilt, April Alvino and Martin Chavez — along with members of four other churches recently returned from a missions trip to Nicaragua. Although a laptop computer, some cash and other items were stolen en route, and they endured transportation challenges along the way, the team arrived safely. The team was able to complete almost all projects including repairing a baptismal pool and structural and landscaping work. The team also participated in local community events and socialized with the people of Nicaragua, sharing the good news of Christ.

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

Sun. 9:30 am Wed. 7:00 pm

Children’s Church • Nursery

Senior Minister: Dr. Carl G Vincent Senior Pastor: Pastor Barry B. Dukes wwwmessiahsvineyard.org

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755

Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com

Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM • Traditional Worship 11:15 AM

Laurel Baptist Church, SBC 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 - www.atlantaroadcma.org Sunday

9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, Nursery, Classes for Kids-Adults 7:00 p.m. Evening Service

Wednesday Evening

6:45 Catalyst Youth (grades 7-12), DivorceCare 7:00 Prayer Meeting, Men’s Group, KidStuf 103 (K-6 Kids & their parents, 1 & 3rd Wed.)

COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

DIOCESE VISITS PRESCHOOL - When the Diocese of Delaware Bishop, The Right Rev. Wayne P. Wright chose to visit and read a story to the students at the First Steps/ Primeros Pasos Early Childhood Learning Center in Georgetown, he was amazed at the enthusiasm of the students and the dedication of the teachers. The First Steps/Primeros Pasos Early Childhood Learning Center is open to all residents of Sussex County. The culturally-sensitive early learning program includes teaching both English and Spanish to all students and respect for each other. Fundraising efforts continue to build a larger, permanent, state-of-the-art facility. Contributions to the building fund or for operating costs are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Trudy Cole, executive director, at 856-7406 or director@firststepsde.org. Shown here, the Right Rev. Wayne P. Wright, Bishop of the Diocese of Delaware, reads to students. Photo by Jessica Clark

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SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church

26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE

Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140

All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

Union

United Methodist Church 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly WORSHIP TIMES:

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

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The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE (302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburywc.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am

Mount Olivet

United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School

Pastor: Rev. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814

Where everybody is somebody & Jesus Christ is Lord 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956 LBC Sunday School ~ 10:00 Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Wednesday Bible Study ~ 7:00 P.M. NurseryP rovided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth Music Director: Linda Lewis

302-875-7998

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

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

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

“Shining His Light”

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

Laurel Wesleyan Church

MOUNT PLEASANT

www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel

Sunday School - 9:00 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Wed. 6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministries & WKID, The Zone, Children’s Ministries Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor: Rev. Rick Green; Youth: Kyle Horton Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dale Evans

Contemporary Service............9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............10:15 a.m. Regular Service. . . . . . .11:30 a.m. Mount Pleasant Road, Laurel (Just off Rt. 24 west, on Rd. 493A)

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Obituaries Enos Charles Baum, 99

Enos Charles Baum of Seaford, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at his residence. Born in Harbeson, he was a retired General Motors employee. After retiring from General Motors, he worked for Sussex Printing (The Guide), as a deliveryman. His wife, Lavinia Foskey Baum died in 1993. He is survived by nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held on Monday, Jan. 11, in Blades Cemetery, Blades. Arrangements are by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Robert Alvin Bay, 68

Robert Alvin Bay of Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He was born in Williamsport, Pa., a son of James and Sophia Bay. He retired in 1992 as an accountant for E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford. Cherished memories include his love of golfing, bowling and skiing. He also enjoyed gardening and traveling. Mr. Bay is survived by his son, Joseph Bay and wife Selena of Seaford; his daughters, Deanna Bay of Salisbury, Md. and Natalie Covey of Seaford; a sister, Gloria Griess of Pennsylvania; a close and dear friend, Joyce Pinkine of Seaford;

What must I do to be saved?

Acknowledge your sin and place your trust in Christ. All who place their trust in Christ in this way are adopted as God’s children. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved. - Romans 10:9

grandchildren, Sophia Bay, Jennifer Bay, Mary Bay, Robert Bay, Charlie Covey and Rachel Covey; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gail Thomas. A memorial Bay service was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel on Saturday, Jan. 9. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Colandonato officiated. Interment was held privately.

Billie Lynn Elder, 37

Billie Lynn Elder went to be with the angels on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. She passed away quietly at home. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Carol Harris of Seaford; a son, Chase Jerread and a daughter, Cassi Jerread, also of Seaford; two sisters, Vickie Lineweaver and Alice Sellers, and two brothers, Bobby and Paul Harris, all of Seaford; three nephews; a niece; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Her maternal and paternal grandparents, Fred and Sallie Harris and Frank and Roselene King preceded her in death. A memorial service was held on Thursday, Jan. 7, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown. Interment was in McColleys Cemetery, Georgetown. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions for the children be sent to the Bank of Delmar, c/o Carol Harris, 910 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973.

Winfield Weldon Harper, 98

Winfield Weldon Harper died at his home in Seaford, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, with his family by his side. Born on the fourth of July in 1911 in Hurlock, Md., he was the son of W. Walton Harper and Nettie Trice Harper. He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Cynthia Diane Spicer. Weldon attended Hurlock High School and what is now known as Goldey-Beacom College. He met and, in 1934, married the love of his life, Margaret Stewart Harper. During their 75 years together, Weldon worked at Citizens Bank, City Service Oil Company and DuPont Company before a lengthy career in construction. He was a partner with Webb and Turner, Taylor and Harper and Harper and Harper and was involved in numerous construction projects including many area schools, motels in Ocean City and the development of Holly Shores near Seaford. Weldon was a member of the Seaford Lions Club, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the Choptank Lodge No. 138, A.F. & A.M., which awarded him a 70 year service award. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and the Seaford Golf and Country Club where he enjoyed rounds of golf with his friends. In later

years, he enjoyed Saturday drives to Hurlock as he reminisced about his childhood. Weldon is survived by his wife Margaret; daughter, Diane Spicer and her husband Maynard; son, Bill Harper and wife Nancy; granddaughters, Lisa Spicer and her husband Ken Davis, Leigh Ann Parks and her husband Frank, Kim McConnell and her husband James; and grandson, Will Harper and his wife Yvonne. He also leaves behind 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild who all lovingly called him Pop-pop. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 11, at Cranston Funeral Home in Seaford. Pastor Christopher Pennington officiated. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

June Ralph Williams, 70

June Ralph Williams of Delmar, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born in Lewes, a daughter of Harlan and Beatrice Ralph. She retired as a school bus driver for the Laurel School District. She was a member of St. Georges United Methodist Church in Delmar. Her family was her life - her son, Harlan Williams and wife Laura of Middletown; daughter, Elizabeth Hill and her husband Kevin of Laurel; granddaughter, Katie Hill; two nieces; and a sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Williams who passed in 1995; a brother, David H. Ralph; and sisters, Virginia English and Charlotte Ralph. The funeral service was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel on Thursday, Jan. 7. The Revs. Jim Hitch and Dale Evans officiated. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Claire Dolores Joan McLaughlin, 83 Claire Dolores Joan (Ives) McLaughlin of Seaford died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. Her beloved husband of 51 years, James F. McLaughlin, predeceased her. Mrs. McLaughlin was born Dec. 3, 1926, in Detroit, Mich. She was the daughter of the late David B. and Helen C. (Bowen) Ives. A sister, Barbara Smith and a brother, William Ives survive her. A brother, Cornelius Ives predeceased her. Mrs. McLaughlin also leaves seven children and 15 grandchildren: James and Ellen McLaughlin and his two children Aislinn and Seamus; Kevin and Sandra McLaughlin and their two children Liam and Seanna; Sturgis and Maryellen (McLaughlin) Sobin and their four children Sturgis, Neil, Alexander and Ciara; Sean and Debra McLaughlin and their three children Kyle, Kevin and Colleen; Colin and Stacie McLaughlin and their three children Conor, Shane and Theodore; Siobhan McLaughlin and her husband Chad Schlereth; Martin and Christy McLaughlin and their daughter Mei Lin. Mrs. McLaughlin was raised in Saugus,

Mass., but lived the majority of her adult life in Woodbury, Conn. While helping raise a large family, she also worked as an RN in both public and private settings. Mrs. McLaughlin was a devout congregant of Saint Theresa’s and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic churches. The McLaughlin family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Methodist Manor House in Seaford for the kind and compassionate care given to Mrs. McLaughlin over the past four and a half years. Funeral services were private. Arrangements are by Cranston Funeral Home in Seaford.

Thomas Benjamin Russell, 64

Thomas Benjamin Russell of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Washington, D.C., a son of Benjamin and Margaret Russell. He was a heavy equipment operator for the State Highway Department in Seaford. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as an F-4 mechanic. Cherished memories include his love of old movies from the 1930’s to 1940’s and a love of animals. He was an avid coin collector and could be found at flea markets and auctions. He loved the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Seaford. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Russell of Laurel; three sons, Earl Little, Joseph Maisch both of Laurel and Timothy Little of Selbyville; a daughter, Christina Russell of Laurel; a brother, Paul Russell and wife Sara of Milford; and eight grandchildren. A graveside service was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Seaford, on Monday, Jan. 11. Pastor Ken Scheller officiated. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home is serving the Russell family.

Charles H. Smith Jr., 79

Charles H. Smith Jr. of Laurel, passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Salisbury, Md., a son of Charles Sr. and Edythe Smith. He retired from Salisbury Steel where he was a sales manager. He also worked as a sales vendor. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post #19 in Laurel. He was an avid bowler participating in many leagues and enjoyed reading and playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Julia A. Smith of Laurel; his sons, Charles P. Smith of Salisbury, Michael L. Smith of Townsend and Edward Leether and wife Carol of Salisbury; his daughters, Donna Laverty and husband Richard of the United Kingdom, Patricia Cullinane and husband Donald of Middletown and Pamela Downey and husband Erik of Elkton, Md; a sister, Eileen Murray of Florida; and nine grandchildren. At his request, all services were held privately at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury.

MORNING STAR • JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010 Memorial donations may be made to the Laurel Fire Department Ambulance Fund, 10th Street, Laurel, DE 19956. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel is serving the Smith family.

Felix William Jones, 69

Felix William “Bill” Jones of Blades, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at home. Born in Trenton, N.J., he was the son of Marian G. and Felix J. Jones. He graduated from Trenton Public Schools and college. Bill served with the U.S. Air Force. He resided in Windsor, N.J., for 35 years until retirement when he moved to Blades. He was employed by Hagens Recording Studio in Princeton, N.J., for 40 years. He was past commander of Trenton Falls Power Squadron. Bill earned a full certificate and 35 merit marks. He was also an avid sailor. Bill is survived by his wife,

Norma P. Jones; two daughters, Melissa Molino of Hopewell, N.J. and Heather Ketch and her husband Jeffrey Ketch of Yardley, Pa.; a granddaughter, Morgan Molino of Hopewell, N.J.; a brother, Robert Jones of Oro Valley, Ariz.; two nieces; and one nephew. Private funeral services will be held at a later date in New Jersey. Memorial donations may be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF), 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or www. jdrf.org.

Death Notices George Bundy, 72

George Bundy of near Laurel, passed away at his home on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. All services and burial were held privately. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home is serving the Bundy family.

Vice President Biden’s mother passes away

“My mother, Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Finnegan Biden, passed away peacefully today (Monday, Jan. 8, 2010) at our home in Wilmington, surrounded by her children, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and many loved ones. At 92, she was the center of our family and taught all of her children that family is to be treasured, loyalty is paramount and faith will guide you through the tough times. She believed in us, and because of that, we believed in ourselves. Together with my father, her husband of 61 years who passed away in 2002, we learned the dignity of hard work and that you are defined by your sense of

honor. Her strength, which was immeasurable, will live on in all of us.” - Vice President Joe Biden

Catherine E. Finnegan Biden, 92

Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Finnegan Biden was born on July 17, 1917, the daughter of the late Ambrose J. Finnegan and the former Geraldine C. Blewitt of Scranton, Pa. In 1941, she married Joseph Robinette Biden. They were married for 61 years before Mr. Biden passed away in 2002. Mrs. Biden is survived by her eldest son, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., his wife Jill Jacobs Biden and their three children, Joseph R. Biden III, of Wilmington, his wife Hallie Olivere Biden and their children, Natalie Paige Biden and Robert Hunter Biden II; R. Hunter Biden of Washington, D.C., his wife Kathleen Buhle Biden and their children, Naomi King Biden,

PAGE 23 Finnegan James Biden and Roberta Mabel Biden; and Ashley Blazer Biden of Wilmington; and by her daughter, Valerie Biden Owens of Kennett Square, Pa., her husband John T. Owens and their children Valerie James Owens, Cuffe Biden Owens and Catherine Eugenia Owens; and by her two younger sons, James Brian Biden of Merion Station, Pa., his wife Sara Jones Biden and their children, James Brian Biden Jr., Caroline Nicole Biden and Nicholas Coleman Biden; and Francis W. Biden of Florida and his daughter, Alana Jaquet Biden. Services will be announced. On behalf of the Biden family, Valerie Biden Owens has requested that, in lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a contribution in memory of Mrs. Biden do so to a hospice, the Ministry of Caring in Wilmington, or the Naomi Christina Biden Minority Scholarship Fund at Archmere Academy in Claymont.

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Bringing clean water to Ghana

By Kimberly Graves

A well for those who need it in Africa has been something on my heart from a young age. Although I initially intended to do something about this when I was an adult, I felt called to action now. It broke my heart to hear about people in need of one of the most basic elements - clean water. After a series of events, God led me to partner with Dawn Wallace. Together we planned a fall festival, “Wishing for Water,” and intended to raise enough money to build a water well in Africa. Although it rained during the festival, it did not dampen our spirits. We had to rely on creativity and optimism as we moved most of our events indoors. Looking back, I truly believe that God sent the rain to bear

witness to his providence in exceeding our goal and raising $6,663.10. We donated the entire amount to Lifetime Wells for Ghana. Kenny Wood, the founder of the organization, is passionate about drilling wells to areas that are the most desperate for clean water. He says, “When I realized that I could bring clean water to people at an average cost of $3.50 per person, it’s a no-brainer of what I should be doing with my life.” Lifetime Wells for Ghana will invest the money into the equipment and work needed to be done without the additional costs of a middleman. At present, the organization has drilled 415 wells, bringing clean water to over 300,000 people. To learn more, visit www. lifetimewellsforghana.org.

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The Seaford JV boys’ basketball team poses with the trophy it won at the First State Holiday tournament.

Seaford JV boys’ basketball wins First State Holiday championship

Woodbridge’s Greg Seay challenges Lake Forest in the lane and takes the ball to the basket for the Blue Raiders Friday night in the high school boys’ basketball game played in Bridgeville. Seay had 15 points in the loss. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Woodbridge boys’ basketball team falls to Lake Forest, 61-56 By Lynn Schofer

Woodbridge Blue Raiders boys’ basketball coach Emilio Perry has a program that he said the players are beginning to accept and will turn them into winners. “I’ve had very little time and practice with the guys since I took leadership as the coach, but can see the guys are working to accept the new program.” the Raiders’ new coach said. On Friday night the Blue Raiders took on Lake Forest in Bridgeville. Both teams were evenly matched on the court and fought for points until the end when Lake Forest put nine points on the board in the last three minutes of play to Woodbridge’s four to win 61-56. “I think we lack some experience just because we are young but even when they were fatigued, my team fought hard to the end,” said Perry. “The team has gone

through a lot of adjustments in the past weeks and are beginning to believe in themselves.” In the first quarter of play Woodbridge played man to man against Lake and the Raiders were able to get position on the under the basket for rebounds and outlet passes. The score flipped back and forth most of the quarter ending with Lake Forest on top, 13-11. In the second quarter, Lake Forest’s man coverage broke down when Woodbridge’s Javon Kilgoe started hitting outside shots from the top of the circle. Kilgoe also took leadership in shaping the fast break on passes from Greg Seay and Trez Kane who combined for over 10 rebounds the first half. Kilgoe himself pulled the ball down four times. Woodbridge may have taken a Continued on page 25

The undefeated Seaford JV basketball team beat a very tough and aggressive New Direction AAU team out of Virginia, 63-54, for the First State JV tourney championship. The Seaford boys played a furious man to man defense all game long which gave the Virginia Ballers trouble, especially late in the game. Coaches Darell Johnson and Julius Mullen credit team composure and chemistry as key ingredients for the team’s success. “We are so proud of these guys for coming together in such an unselfish manner,” coach Johnson said. Sportsmanship and the concept of team were extremely evident when co-MVPs of the tournament Curtis Hadley and Aquarius White gave up their MVP trophy and presented it to their coaches. “Such an act of commitment to team and gratitude brought tears to my eyes; these guys are very special, mainly because of their character and attitude,” Mullen explained. Hadley led the Blue Jays’ balanced attack with 23 points, Andre Washington had 13 points, Mono St. Fort added eight points, and Ryan Collins and Aquarius White contributed seven points each. White led the defensive effort by wearing down one of New Direction’s top scoring guards. Devante Williams also played very aggressively with rebounding and defense. The coaches are even more thrilled of the team’s academic progress. Their average GPA is 2.5 with several student-athletes on pace for honor roll status including St. Fort, Sean Gibson-Thomas, and Collins. The young Blue Jays closed out the year with a 7-0 record.

Seaford boys’ swim team notches home win over Cape The Seaford varsity boys’ swim team defeated Cape Henlopen, 97-73, in a home meet last Thursday. Seaford’s Lee Mayer placed first in the 200 freestyle (1:58.69) and the 100 butterfly (1:00.53); Cory Darden came in first in the 50 freestyle (23.95) and the 100 freestyle (53.77); and Tim Halter was first in the 100 backstoke (1:00.84) and the 200 individual medley (2:19.42). The relay team of Halter, Dustin Venables, Darden, and Mayer was first in the 200 medley relay (1:48.08) and the 200 free relay (1:34.98).

Cape Henlopen girls’ swim team defeats Seaford, 98-71 The Seaford varsity girls’ swim team lost to Cape Henlopen, 98-71, in a home meet last Thursday. For the Blue Jays, Shanice Cannon won the 200 freestyle (2:27.85) and the 100 butterfly (1:09.09). Paige Venables placed first in the 100 breaststroke (1:17.52) and the relay team of Cannon, Maria DeMott, Ania Sypek, and Venables took the 200 free relay with a time of 1:53.19.

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Woodbridge boys continued commanding lead into the locker room at half time if they had minimized turnovers which Lake Forest turned into points. Coach Perry said, “I knew we had to keep Lake under 60 points because with our inexperience it is hard to keep up the offensive power.” Lake Forest did outscore the Raiders, 17-11, and took a 30-22 lead into the locker room at half time. In the third quarter, Woodbridge came out and scored six straight points in the

MORNING STAR • JANuARy 14 - 20, 2010 Lake Forest put on the full court press but first 90 seconds of play pulling to within at 3:38 in the fourth, Justin Benson-Reid three points. Seay showed his strength in hit a shot to even the score at 52-52. the lane, taking the ball to the hoop and Lake Forest would get the ball back challenging the Lake defense. With less on a turnover and go up three points. The than a minute to play in the quarter, Seay time started to run down quickly and it pulled in an offensive rebound and beat forced the Raiders to foul, falling behind the buzzer for two points. Woodbridge 55-52. Anderson put Woodbridge back to trailed by three points heading into the within reach but with less than a minute final quarter. on the board the Raiders had to foul again. Fourth quarter play had the Raiders Time ran out giving the edge to Lake Forclosing in on Lake with Kilgoe’s two est, 61-56. points and an assist by Demond Anderson Perry said he was extremely proud of to Seay to put Woodbridge within one.

PAGE 25 his players and knows they have a lot of work to do. “I see them beginning to trust each other on the court and in the second half they were in sync with each other,” Perry said. “I think we have had three practices since I took over and these guys came in tonight and fought hard.” For Woodbridge, Kilgoe had five three point buckets and a total of 22 points; Seay and Anderson followed with 15 points each; Trez Kane contributed three points; and Jamar Tazewell and Justin Benson-Reid had two points apiece.

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ACADEMIC AWARDS- Laurel’s Jasmine Matthews receives her award from Glenn Phillips, Jr. during last weekend’s Henlopen Pop Warner All-American ceremony. Below, Seaford’s Gabby Glocker is presented with a trophy. Photos by Mike McClure

SEAFORD HOOPS- Bo “Gator” Hammond fights hard for the rebound against the Celtics’ Tejan Shockley in the Seaford Parks and Recreation sponsored Junior NBA game played at Seaford Middle School last weekend. Below, the Lakers’ Jerziah Witherspoon shows his ball handling skills as he moves toward the basket in Saturday’s Junior NBA game played at Seaford Middle School. Photos by Lynn Schofer

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Seaford Stars of the Week

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekCory Darden- Seaford High Seaford’s Cory Darden placed first in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle and was on the winning 200 medley and 200 free relay team’s during last Thursday’s home meet against Cape Henlopen.

Male Co-Athlete of the Week- Tim Halter- Seaford

Tim Halter came in first in the 200 IM and the 100 backstroke and was on the winning 200 medley and 200 free relay teams for Seaford in last week’s home meet against Cape Henlopen.

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Female Athlete of the WeekFemale Co-Athlete of the Week- Shanice Cannon- Seaford High Taylor West- Woodbridge High Seaford’s Shanice Cannon placed first Woodbridge’s Taylor West scored 17 points in her team’s win over Polytech last Tuesday. West also had 12 points in Thursday’s game against Lake Forest.

in the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly and was on the winning 200 free relay team during last Thursday’s home meet against Cape Henlopen.

Honorable mention- Justin Benson-Reid- Woodbridge; Javon Kilgoe- Woodbridge; Greg Seay- Woodbridge; Demond Anderson- Woodbridge; Lee Mayer- Seaford; Rashawn Church- Seaford; Zak Parks- Seaford; Cody Rementer- Seaford; Tyler Elliott- Seaford; C.R. Wilkins- Seaford; Ross Clagg- Seaford; Dominique Ayres- Seaford; K.J. Foy- Woodbridge; James Carter- Woodbridge; Patrick Davis- Woodbridge; Luis Nieves- Woodbridge; Tim Fields- Seaford; George Blanchard- Seaford; Zach Hearn- Seaford; Josh Strand- Sussex Tech; Emir Laroya- Sussex Tech; Jamie PriceSussex Tech; Shayne Ivory- Delmarva Christian; La’Shyra Williams- Seaford; Tynetta Washington- Seaford; Amy Jones- Greenwood Mennonite; Paige Venables- Seaford; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Taija Maddox- Woodbridge; Crystal Wilson- Sussex Tech; Mallorie Parsons- Delmarva Christian; Mary Batten- Sussex Tech; Emily RitterSussex Tech

Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for Jan. 14-20

Thursday, Jan. 14- swimming- Sussex Tech at Seaford, 3:30 p.m.; girls’ basketball- Woodbridge at St. Andrews, 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15- girls’ basketball- Seaford at Polytech, 4 p.m., Sussex Tech home vs. St. Marks, 7 p.m.; wrestling- Seaford home vs. Appoquinimink, 7 p.m., Woodbridge and Sussex Tech at Delmarva Classic at Wicomico High; boys’ basketballWoodbridge at Smyrna, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16- wrestling- Woodbridge and Sussex Tech at Delmarva Classic at Wicomico High Tuesday, Jan. 19- girls’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Smyrna, 4 p.m., Woodbridge at Milford, 6 p.m., Laurel at Sussex Tech, 7:30 p.m.; boys’ basketball- Seaford at Smyrna, 7:15 p.m., Woodbridge home vs. Milford, 7:15 p.m.; girls’ swimmingSeaford home vs. Stephen Decatur, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20- wrestling- Seaford at Delaware Military Academy, 6 p.m., Woodbridge at Milford, 7 p.m., Laurel at Sussex Tech, 7 p.m.; indoor track- Seaford, Woodbridge, and Sussex Tech at Snow Hill, 2 p.m.

Seaford wrestling team falls to Lake Forest, 41-29 The Seaford varsity wrestling team lost to Lake Forest, 41-29, in a road meet last Wednesday. Dominique Ayres (119) won by technical fall at 4:13; Zak Parks (119) added a pin at 3:24; Cody Rementer (125) pinned his opponent at 3:15; and Tyler Elliott won by fall at :38. C.R. Wilkins (140) and Ross Clagg (152) also won by decision for the Blue Jays.

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Seaford varsity boys’ basketball team moves to 6-0 in conference play By Lynn Schofer

Last Tuesday night marked the return to the court for the Seaford High School varsity boys’ basketball team. The Blue Jays made the trip to Harrington to take on the Lake Forest Spartans who were 4-1 and a strong contender in the conference. Seaford dominated three of four quarters by running an effective offense and capitalizing on Spartan mistakes. The Blue Jays went on to win, 67-40, and moved to 6-0 in the conference. After the game Coach Art Doakes said, “I am very proud of these young men. We lost our first game of the year in the Quaker Classic Tournament and we had to see what we are made of. Tonight we really jelled as a team.” Seaford opened the first quarter with a full court man to man press, forcing two turnovers and more importantly setting the stage for a fast moving game in which Lake Forest labored to keep pace. The aggressiveness of Jason Owens on the defensive boards created several key opportunities for Seaford. The Spartans’ Brandon Williamson kept the game close with three point buckets which started to pull the Seaford defense to the outside. The two teams were separated by two points with Seaford leading 16-14 at the end of the first quarter. The difference of the game was in the early minutes of the second quarter when Seaford ran six unanswered points on the

board. The momentum remained with the Blue Jays the rest of the game. Vincent Glover powered through the lanes weakening the Lake Forest defense. Rashawn Church and Jeff Purnell added points for Seaford and, because of their quick passes on offense, they opened lanes and easy shots for the Blue Jays. Seaford held the Spartans to two points the entire quarter while the Blue Jays played a defensive strategy outlined by the coaching staff which put Seaford in the lead, 36-20, at half-time. “I used Coach John Wooden’s (UCLA) analogy on skill and we keep pressing the importance of being fundamentally sound,” said Doakes, who feels his team has come a long way. “The guys are buying in to the program that we have laid out for them. We are not only building a better team, we are building better young men with good morals and values. This team shows the utmost in sportsmanship and we will continue to show the utmost in sportsmanship.” In the third quarter, Doakes utilized his entire bench to work the offense. He said he was very pleased with the way his players knew the plays and performed exactly the way he wanted them to perform. Seaford outscored Lake, 19-14, in the third quarter and went into the final quarter with a 25 point lead. Seaford went on to add 12 more points in the fourth quarter to Lake Forest’s 10 and finished the game, 67-40. Doakes said he was grateful to the parents and fans that are coming to the games and supporting the team. “We have some difficult teams to face but more important than the win itself is how we win,” Doakes said. Doakes gave his team a “B” grade on executing the defense and said they will continue to improve and work hard on the skills necessary to follow Coach Wooden’s keys to success. For Seaford, Church and Glover each had 11 points, Jeff Akins and Owens added eight points each, Jeff Purnell scored seven points, and DeRon Wright and Jamil Moore chipped in with five points each.

Seaford’s Jeff Purnell finishes the fast break with a lay-up and an easy two for Seaford in last Tuesday’s night’s win over the Spartans of Lake Forest. Photo by Lynn Schofer

ON THE MOVE- Devon Lake makes the move against the Celtics’ Kaleb Tribeck for two points in Saturday’s Junior NBA game played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Woodbridge wrestling team falls to Polytech, Lake Forest The Woodbridge varsity wrestling team lost to Polytech and Lake Forest in a pair of matches last week. In Wednesday’s 45-18 loss to Polytech, Anthony Williams (130) had a 16-9 win, James Carter (160) won by fall at 1:04; John Rivas (171) won by decision, 7-4; and K.J. Foy (285) pinned his opponent (3:45) for the Raiders. On Friday, Woodbridge’s Patrick Davis (135) had a pin at :56, Luis Nieves (145) won by fall (2:37), and Foy added a pin at :42. Geovany Ortiz (125) also won by forfeit for Woodbridge.

Greenwood Mennonite girls’ basketball team earns pair of wins The Greenwood Mennonite School varsity girls’ basketball team picked up wins over the Salisbury School and Worcester Prep in games last week. The Flames defeated Salisbury School, 60-36, last Thursday as Erin Chisenhall scored 13 points, Amy Jones netted 12, Bryna Garey added 11 points, and Laura Van Kampen had 10. Ashton Wheatley scored 24 points in the loss. GMS also earned a 48-22 victory over Worcester Prep on Tuesday. Jones led the way with 15 points and Van Kampen had nine.

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Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday high school varsity sports scoreboard

Boys’ basketball- Polytech 77, Seaford 72- Jason Owens scored 17 points and Rashawn Church added 14 in the Blue Hays’ narrow loss. See story in next week’s Seaford Star. Milford 94, Laurel 62- Shawn Miller paced the Bulldogs with 14 points while Chris Jones had nine points in the loss. Girls’ basketball- Milford 50, Laurel 44- Daneka Dixon netted 13 points, Stephanie Wheatley added 10, and Mariah Dickerson had nine points for Laurel. Sussex Tech 47, Polytech 31- Sussex Tech’s Paige Morris led the way with 15 points in the Ravens’ win. St. Andrew’s 41, Seaford 32- St. Andrew’s used a 15-2 advantage in the second quarter to pull away from the Blue Jays. Seaford’s La’Shyra Williams scored 17 points. St. Georges 53, Woodbridge 33 (Monday)- Taylor West had 10 points and Anyea Griffin added nine points in the Raiders’ home loss. Parkside 51, Delmar 45 (Monday)Daijah Brown had a team-high 14 points and Ashley Bennett added nine points for the Wildcats. Wrestling- Sussex Tech 54, Salesianum 24 (Monday)- Matt Bennett (135), Wendell Cannon (140), A.J. Workman (152), Shane Marvel (189), Joe Casullo Joe Casullo (215), Aikeem Brewer (285), and John Briddell (125) each had a pin for the Ravens. Jeff Schaffer (160) added an 8-6 win Shane Marvel and William Rust (130) won by forfeit.

SEAFORD-POLYTECH- Seaford’s Vincent Glover goes hard to the basket early in Tuesday’s varsity boys’ basketball game in Seaford. The Blue Jays lost their first conference game, 77-72, in a well fought game. Full story and additional photos in next week’s Seaford Star. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Ashae Johnson puts up a shot during her team’s home contest against St. Georges on Monday. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge girls’ basketball team earns sixth win

The Woodbridge varsity girls’ basketball team moved to 6-3 overall with a 51-39 win over Lake Forest last Thursday in Bridgeville. Taylor West scored 12 points and Jere Hutson added 10 for the Raiders.

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Local athletes place at indoor track meet at Snow Hill

The following Western Sussex athletes placed in the top six at last Wednesday’s indoor track meet at Snow Hill: Boys- 3,200 relay- 4. Sussex Tech, 9:16.7; 55 meter- 5. Jordan Stanley, Seaford, 6.9, Emir Laroya, Sussex Tech, 6.9; long jump- 2. Laroya, Sussex Tech, 20’ 7”; 1,600- Tim Fields, Seaford, 4:42.5; shot-put- 3. George Blanchard, Seaford, 37’ 9”; pole vault- 3. Zach Hearn, Seaford, 12’; 3,200- 3. Jamie Price, Sussex Tech, 10:19.2; 5. Chris Wilkerson, Seaford, 11:06.2; 800 relay- 6. Sussex Tech, 1:44.2; triple jump2. Laroya, Sussex Tech, 41’; 1,600 meter relay- 4. Seaford, 3:58.3, 6. Sussex Tech Girls- 3,200 meter relay- 2. Sussex Tech, 10:37.3; 55 meter- 1. Taija Maddox, Woodbridge, 7.4, 3. Crystal Wilson, Sussex Tech, 7.7; 55 meter high hurdles- 3. Wilson, 9.7; high jump- 2. Mallorie Parsons, Delmarva Christian, 4’ 8”; 1,600- 4. Bethany Killmon, Sussex Tech, 6:09.6; shot-put- 1. Mary Batten, Sussex Tech, 28’ 5 1/2”; 3,200- 2. Emily Ritter, Sussex Tech, 12:54.6, 5. Uri Robolledo, Seaford, 13:14.6; 1,600 medley- 3. Sussex Tech, 4:45.2; pole vault- 2. Mallorie Parsons, Delmarva Christian, 9’, 4. Kayla Burd, Delmarva Christian, 9’

Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation seeks Hall of Fame nominations Members of the Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation’s Board of Directors are seeking nominations for the organization’s Hall of Fame. “We are looking for people from the Eastern Shore who have made contributions to baseball in our area,” said president Kenny Green. “The nominees can be players, coaches, or boosters. What is important to us is that their experiences took place here on the shore and they were positive influences on the legacy of baseball here.” This year’s banquet will be held at the Delmar Fire Hall in early November. For more information or to get an application form, call Green at 410-742-6096.

Lauren DeFelice of Delmar is congratulated by Charles Whaley during the Henlopen Pop Warner All-American awards ceremony. The inaugural event took place last Saturday at Delmar High. Photo by Mike McClure

Henlopen Pop Warner holds first All-American ceremony The Henlopen Pop Warner football league held its inagural All-American ceremony last Saturday in Delmar. The ceremony honored participants who achieved a 96 percent average on their report card and filled out paper work. The students were also eligible for the Eastern Region team and the 50th annual AllAmerican team. The Eastern Region luncheon will take place March 20 in New Jersey while the All-American celebration will be held in Philadelphia. The Henlopen Conference honored 270 kids in its first awards ceremony, which took place at Delmar High School. The 2010 Eastern Region team was announced over the weekend. The team consists of 35 football players and 35 cheerleaders from each division. The following Western Sussex student-athletes were selected to the Eastern Region team: fifth grade- Frazer Bourgeois, Woodbridge and Kristian Griffith, Laurel; sixth grade- Daniel Yu, Laurel; seventh grade- Justin Revel, Laurel and Briana Miller, Laurel All 270 Henlopen student-athletes are eligible at the national level.

Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team edged by North Caroline The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball team fell to North Caroline, 68-64, last Saturday in Georgetown. Josh Strand scored a team-high 18 points and Troy DeShields and Tyler Belle each had 12 points for the Ravens.

Caesar Rodney girls’ basketball edges Sussex Tech, 41-36

The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ basketball team lost to Caesar Rodney, 41-36, last Thursday in a Henlopen North battle. The Riders outscored the Ravens, 17-6, in the second quarter after trailing, 11-10, through one quarter of play. Paige Morris scored 15 points, Thomeka Floyd added nine, and Joy White had seven points for Sussex Tech.

Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball wins one of two

The Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball team topped Gunston last Wednesday before losing to Archmere on Friday. Michael LaPointe scored 18 points and Casey Zitvogel added 12 in the Royals’ 55-53 win over Gunston Day School. Tyler Troyer paced Delmarva Christian with 14 points in a 53-26 loss to Archmere Academy.

Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball team tops Gunston The Delmarva Christian varsity girls’ basketball team defeated Gunston Day School last Wednesday behind 11 points from Emily Pentoney. Keina Harmon and Mary Phillips added 10 each for the Royals.

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10 YEARS AGO- Tamekia Ross became the fifth Seaford girls’ basketball player to score 1,000 points in her high school career. Ross made a free throw against Polytech to reach the magic milestone. Laurel’s Phillip Hastings won a pair of matches to help his team to varsity wrestling wins over Delmar (34-26) and Seaford (33-32). The Laurel varsity boys’ basketball team moved to 6-1 with wins over rivals Seaford and Delmar. Hykeem Williams scored 21 points in a 70-34 win over Seaford while Titus Mims had 20 in a 62-52 victory over Delmar. German Gattis scored 16 points for the Wildcats. FIVE YEARS AGO- Sussex Tech athletic director and boys’ basketball coach Jerry Kobasa was announced as the new men’s basketball coach at Wesley College.

Nanticoke Litle League signups start February 13 Nanticoke Little League will hold signups for the 2010 season on the following dates and times: Feb. 13, 20, 27 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Seaford Middle School cafeteria; and Feb. 18 and 25 from 5-7 p.m. in the Seaford Middle School cafeteria. The cost is $45 for the first child and $20 for each additional child.

NYSA spring soccer signups to take place starting Jan. 27 The NYSA spring soccer signups will take place at the NYSA shed on the following dates: Jan. 27, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 30, 10 a.m.- noon; Feb. 4, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 8, 5-7 p.m. The season will start on March 28. Any questions, call the hotline at 629-3530.

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YOUTH SPORTS- Delmar’s Jacob Schertz is shown above during the Henlopen Pop Warner academic ceremony last weekend in Delmar. The Heat’s Trevon Nichols, left, takes the open jump shot for two points on Saturday at Seaford Middle School in the Junior NBA basketball program. Photos by Mike McClure and Lynn Schofer

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NORTHWEST FORK HUNDRED Subd. #2008-18 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, FEBRUARY 11, 2010, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of JAMES GUY VANDERWENDE to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 10.99 acres into 6 lots, located east of Road 569, 250 feet northeast of Road 573. Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this application may be examined by interested parties in the County Planning and Zoning Office, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. For additional information contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 1/14/1tc

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Estate of Sharon H. Boyce, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Sharon H. Boyce who departed this life on the 14th day of October, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Brent J. Boyce, Sr. on the 30th day of December, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons havSee LEGALS—page 33

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MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 32 ing demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 14th day of June, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Brent J. Boyce, Sr. 111 Lake Dr. Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. Procino-Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/14/3tc

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Estate of Robert A. Bay, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Robert A. Bay who departed this life on the 22nd day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Joseph P. Bay on the 4th day of January, A.D. 2010, 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 22nd day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Joseph P. Bay P.O. Box 1463 Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/14/3tc

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Estate of Eula Beatrice Alston, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Eula Beatrice Alston who departed this life on the 9th day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Carla P. Alston on the 30th day of December, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 9th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Carla P. Alston 11100 Church Rd. Seaord, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/7/3tc

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Estate of Isabelle T. Foskey, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Isabelle T. Foskey who departed this life on the 15th day of November, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Carol Christian, Nancy Jennings on the 29th day of December, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required

• JANUARY 14 - 20, 2010

to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 15th day of July, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executrices: Carol Christian 125 Brooklyn Ave. Laurel, DE 19956 Nancy Jennings 310 Hermitage Dr. Elkton, MD 21921 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/7/3tc

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Estate of Darin C. Thompson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Darin C. Thompson who departed this life on the 1st day of November, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Christopher C. Thompson, Sharon Thompson on the 21st day of December, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Administrators on or before the 1st day of July, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Administrators: Christopher C. Thompson 23665 German Road Seaford, DE 19973 Sharon Thompson 23665 German Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 12/31/3tc

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The Town of Bridgeville Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, in the Town Hall, 101 North Main Street, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. The Bridgeville Commissioners have established five Election Voting Districts for Municipal Elections. Districts #1, #2 and #3 only will each vote for a candidate from their district to represent them on the Commission for a two-year term at this election. Districts #4 and #5 will elect Commissioners at the March 2011 election. If you are uncertain of your district, a voting district map is available for review at Bridgeville Town Hall. Interested candidates must live within the Election Voting District they wish to represent and must file a written letter of intent to the Commission President or Secretary by the close of business on February 5, 2010. Other candidate qualifications are available by contacting the Town Hall. Every resident of the Town who is eighteen years of age and has resided in the Town at least thirty days shall have one vote in his/her Voting District Election, provided he/ she has registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” of the Town of Bridgeville. A person may register at the Town Hall Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. No person shall be registered after the close of business on February 24, 2010. Absentee Balloting will be available for this election. Town of Bridgeville Bonnie Walls, Town Manager 1/14, 1/28

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Estate of Michael D. Kjos, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Michael D. Kjos who departed this life on the 10th day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto John F. McAndrew on the 18th day of December, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 10th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: John F. McAndrew 212 Moyer Rd. Duncansville, PA 16635 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 12/31/3tc

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Estate of Margaret Rayfield, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Margaret Rayfield who departed this life on the 11th day of November, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Terry L. Rayfield on the 17th day of December, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 11th day of July, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Terry L. Rayfield 10922 E. 4th St. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 12/31/3tc

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Estate of Norma Wootten, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Norman Wootten who departed this life on the 11th day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Kelly R. Farrelly on the 18th day of December, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to

PAGE 33 exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 11th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Kelly R. Farrelly 24488 Chapel Branch Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 12/31/3tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 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 Blades, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, lying on the westerly side of Market Street (U.S. Route 13A) and the northerly side of West High Street, at their point of intersection, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe found at a corner for this lot and lands of John S. Isenhower, and running with the edge of the sidewalk Market Street (U.S. Route 13A), South 7° 20’ 14” West on a curve bearing to the left, the radius of which is 1062.49 feet, the arc and chord distances of which are 61.84 feet each, with a delta angle of 03° 20’ 06”, to a pipe set; then, turning and running with the line of West High Street, North 88° 18’ 38” West, 101.00 feet to a pipe set, then, turning and running with the line of lands of Alex J. Smarte, Sr., North 00° 04’ 53” West 59.51 feet to a pipe found; then, turning and running with the line of lands of John M. Isenhower, South 89° 23’ 09” East 108.94 feet to the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may, with all improvements located thereon, according to a survey prepared by MillerLewis, Inc., dated July 15, 1986. AND BEING the same lands and premises which BJM, Inc., by deed dated October 10, 1986 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 1447, Page 45 did grant and convey unto Nancie R. Wyman.

The said Nancie R. Wyman departed this life on June 23, 2008, leaving RODNEY S. CAWLEY as Executor and heir to the Estate of Nancie R. Wyman. Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.1119.00 Property Address: 2 Market St., Blades 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 RODNEY S. CAWLEY, EXECUTOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF NANCIE R. WYMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 EARL W. GREASON, JR. A/K/A, EARL GREASON & MARGARET A. GREASON A/K/A MARGARET GREASON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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monument marking a common corner for this lot, the westerly right-of-way fine of Elm Drive, and Lot 8; thence, by and with Lot 8, North 89 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds West, 119.98 feet to a concrete monument marking a common corner for this lot, Lot 8, Lot 22, and Lot 23; thence, by and with Lot 23 and Lot 24, North 01 degree 04 minutes 58 seconds East, 89.87 feet to a drill hole in concrete fence post base marking a common corner for this lot, Lot 24, and the northerly one-half of Lot 6; thence, by and with the northerly one-half of Lot 6, South 89 degrees 04 minutes 15 seconds East, 119.85 feet home to the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Gregory S. Bell and Kim A. Bell by deed dated April 24, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3301, Page 29 did grant and convey unto CHADD N. MAGRUDER. Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.0922.00 Property Address: 304 Elm Dr., 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as Lot #77 of Bridgeville Chase subdivision, being described more particularly: Beginning at an iron pipe (found) on the northwesterly right of way line of Woodland Court (50 foot right of way); said pipe being situate northeasterly a distance of 834.16 feet, more or less, from Meadow Drive; thence with Lot #76 North 58 degrees 13 minutes 01 seconds West a distance of 228.84 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with Lot #72 North 24 degrees 00 minutes 28 seconds East a distance of 86.52 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with Lot #71 North 30 degrees 32 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 123.23 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with Lot #78 South 54 degrees 13 minutes 54 seconds East a distance of 246.30 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with right of way line of Woodland Court and along a curve to the left having a radius of 1025.00 feet, then central angle being 03 degrees 59 minutes 24 seconds, the arc length being 71.38 feet, the chord bearing South 33 degrees 46 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 71.36 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence continuing with said right of way South 31 degrees 46 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 120.57 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 1.1000 acres of land, be the same more or less. BEING the same lands and premises which S & L Contractors Inc. by Deed dated June 26, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed

PAGE 35 Book 2859, Page 138, did grant and convey unto Nicolino C. Patone and Danielle R. Patone, husband and wife. Tax Parcel: 4-30-16.00130.00 Property Address: 16672 Woodland Ct., 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 NICOLINO C. & DANIELLE R. PATONE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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sex County and State of Delaware, being known as Lot Forty-Nine (49), Morningside Village II, as will more fully appear on a Plot prepared by Miller & Lewis, Inc., Registered Surveyors, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 52, at Page 335, and Revised by Plot Book 68, at Pages 103 and 104, and being further revised by Plot of record in Plot Book 99 at Page 5. Be the contents what they may. This property is located in the vicinity of land used primarily for agricultural purposes on which normal agricultural uses and activities have been afforded the highest priority use status. It can be anticipated that such agricultural uses and activities may now or in the future involve noise, dust, manure and others odors, the use of agricultural chemicals and nighttime farm operations. The use and enjoyment of this property is expressly conditioned on acceptance of any annoyance or inconvenience which may result from such normal agricultural uses and activities. 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. Being the same land conveyed unto Arturo J. Santiago and Janet Rivera by deed of Wheatley Ventures, Inc. a corporation of the State of Delaware dated April 13,2005, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3133 at page 133. Being the same lands and premises by which Arturo J. Santiago and Janet Rivera by Deed dated January 16,2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware as Book 3406, Page 217, did grant and convey to Ludio Cifuentes and Julio Cifuentes. Tax Parcel: 4-30-19.00232.00 Property Address: 11204 Tyler Dr., 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% See LEGALS—page 36

PAGE 36 LEGALS - from Page 35 deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 JULIO & LUDIN CIFUENTES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of 1ST Pluries Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, and lying on the Northwestern right-of-way of Sussex County Road #484 (50 feet wide), being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point, said point being located on the Northwestern rightof-way of Sussex County Road #484, said point also being located at a comer of these lands and lands now or formerly of Leon J. and Ruby M. Tyndall, said point also being located 0.35 miles more or less from the intersection of Delaware Road # 20 and Sussex County Road #484; thence turning and running

MORNING STAR from the aforementioned pint by and along the Tyndall Lands, North 46°37’42” West, 106.00 feet through a concrete monument and five (5) feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running North 16°59’46” East, 179.45 feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running by and along the residue of land of Raymond J. and Mary E. Hitch, South 61 °03’06” East, 137.03 feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running by and along the Northwestern right-of-way of Sussex County Road #484 in a deflection to left, a delta angle of 10°26’ 30” with a chord distance of201.98 feet, with a chord bearing of South 28°09’21” West, 202.26 feet, home to the place of beginning and said to contain 0.5275 acres of land, be the same more or less, as surveyed by Donald K. Miller, Registered Surveyor, on October 6, 1992. BEING the same lands conveyed to Raymond J. Hitch, Jr. and Stacey L. Reynolds by Deed of Raymond J. Hitch and Mary E. Hitch, his wife, said Deed dated the 24th day of February, 1993 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 1990, page 134, in fee. BEING the same lands conveyed to Raymond J. Hitch, Jr. and Stacey L. Hitch by Deed of Raymond J. Hitch, Jr. and Stacey L. Reynolds a/k/a Stacey L. Hitch, his wife, said Deed dated the 18th day of February, 1998 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2267, page 243, in fee. Tax Parcel: 2-31-17.0064.01 Property Address: Not available Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 Pur-

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chaser. 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 STACEY L. & RAYMOND J. HITCH, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/92tc

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By virtue of a writ of Alias Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 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 Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known and designated as Lot #2 on that certain plot entitled “Minor Subdivision of Lands of Shore Properties Partnership” prepared by AKS Associates, Inc. Registered Surveyors, dated September 11, 2001, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 72, Page 239, containing 1.03 acres of land, more or less, as reference thereunto being had will more fully and at large appear. Being the same land and premises described by Deed from Shore Properties Partnership, dated November 4,2002 and recorded November 8, 2002 in the Sussex County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 2770, Page 108, conveyed said property unto Glenn E. Thomas and Kathy L. Thomas, in fee. Being the same land and premises described by Deed from Glenn E. Thomas and Kathy L. Thomas, dated July 21, 2005 and recorded August 10, 2005 in

the Sussex County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 3182, Page 153, conveyed said property unto Jason Thomas and Mollie A. Thomas, in fee. Tax Parcel: 3-31-4.0060.02 Property Address: 10149 Old Furnace Rd., 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 MOLLIE A. & JASON THOMAS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located 119.50 feet southerly from the beginning marker for Parcel A conveyed this date to Berenice T. Jones, et al., and running from said beginning monument North 860 57’ IS” East 181.07 feet along and with the Southerly boundary of said Parcel A, to a concrete monument in line of lands now or formerly of Horace S. Moore, thence turning and running with said Moore lands, South 210 19’ IS” East 120.13 feet to a concrete monument located on the Northerly side of East Second Street, a thirty foot side street in the Town of Blades, and running with said Northerly side of East Second Street, South 87° 06’ West 180.12 feet to a concrete monument and corner for these lands and lands of Christian Church of Seaford; thence leaving said East Second Street and running with lands of Christian Church of Seaford, North 21049’ 30” West 120.00 feet to a concrete monument at a point and place of beginning, and being Parcel B on a lot of survey by Gene R. Littleton and Associates in March of 1977, contents therein what they may. BEING the same lands and premises which H. Paul Aguillon by Deed dated September 26,2007, and recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 3511, Page 192, did grant and convey unto H. Paul Aguillon and Joyce Aguillon, in fee Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.1225.00 Property Address: 222 E. Second St., 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 H. PAUL & JOYCE L. AGUILLON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with the improvements therein erected, situated in the Town of Greenwood, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the South side of Governors Avenue (36 feet wide) on the East by lands now or formerly of Lucille Dipietro. on the South by School Lane (20 feet wide) and on the West by lands now or formerly of Daniel Nelson and being more particularly described in accordance with a survey by Richard Vetter Land Surveying dated January 20, 2006 as follows to-wit: BEGINNING at a found iron pipe in the South line of Governors Avenue at a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of said Dipietro: said point of beginning being located as measured along the South line of Governors Avenue. 64.25 feet from the intersection of the West line of Sussex Avenue with the South line of Governors Avenue; thence running from said point of beginning with the said Dipietro lands, South 17 degrees 22 minutes 07 seconds West 145.06 feet to a found iron pipe in the North line of School Lane at a corner for this lot and said Dipietro: thence turning and running See LEGALS—page 37

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 with the North line of School Lane, North 69 degrees 36 minutes 51 seconds West 64.25 feet to a found iron pipe at a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of said Nelson: thence turning and running with said Nelson land, North 17 degrees 41 minutes 55 seconds East, 145.14 feet to a found iron pipe in the South line of Governors Avenue at a corner for this lot and said Nelson: thence turning and running with the South line or Governors Avenue, South 69 degrees 30 minutes East. 63.42 feet to the point and place of beginning, and containing 9.250 square feet of land be the same more or less. BEING the same land and premises that Richard L. Cooper by deed dated Febuary 10. 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds. in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 3313, Page 168. did grant and convey unto Adam A. Blood in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.1721.00 Property Address: 204 S. Governer’s Ave., 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 ADAM A. BLOOD and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, together with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, and State of Delaware, and located and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete marker on the South side of Third Street aforesaid, located in the Boundary line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Oliver Wheatley; thence with this boundary line Southeast 19 degrees 90 feet to a concrete marker; thence Southwest. 72 degrees 48 feet to a bolt in the boundary line between these lands and lands now or formerly of John Blizzard; thence with this boundary line Northwest 19 degrees 90 feet to a bolt in the Southern right of way line of Third Street; thence with this right of way line Northeast 72 degrees 48 feet home to the Place of Beginning. BEING the same lands and premises conveyed to Thomas R. Lecates and Cynthia L. Lecates, husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety with the right of survivorship, and not as tenants in common, by Deed from Charles C. Boyce and Charlotte A. Boyce, dated June 20, 2005, and recorded on June 29, 2005, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3163, Page 142. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00134.00 Property Address: 323 Third St., 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 Reg-

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istration 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of THOMAS R. & CYNTHIA L. LECATES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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G.I.L. Properties, LLC, by deed of American Design Homes, Inc. dated August 4, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, DELAWARE, on August 21, 2006, in Deed Book 3350, Page 208. Tax Parcel: 5-32-14.00103.00 Property Address: 36858 Red Berry Rd., 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 G.I.L. PROPERTIES, LLC and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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PAGE 37 AND BEING IN NORTHWEST FORK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY AND STATE OF DELA WARE AND LYING ON THE SOUTHWESTERN RIGHT - OF - WAY OF COUNTY ROAD #590’ (50 FOOT RIGHT - OF - WAY) BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A SET IRON PIPE, SAID SET IRON PIPE LOCATED ON THE AFOREMENTIONED SOUTHWESTERN RIGHTOF-WAY OF COUNTY ROAD #590; SAID SET IRON PIPE ALSO BEING LOCATED 1520 FEET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD #590 AND COUNTY ROAD #32- THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED SET IRON PIPE SOUTH 15 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 210.00 FEET TO A FOUND REBAR; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING BY AND ALONG A COMMON BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THESE LANDS AND LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF RODNEY L PETERMAN SOUTH 77 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST 210.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING BY AND ALONG THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THESE LANDS AND LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF ROY L. PETERMAN AND SARAH E. PETERMAN NORTH 15 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 210.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE-THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING NORTH 77 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 210.00 FEET HOME TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AND SAID TO CONTAIN 1.0112 ACRES BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS AS SURVEYED BY COAST SURVEY, INC., REGISTERED LAND SURVEYORS, ON FEBRUARY 14, 1997. Together as an improvement to the land that certain mobile home 2003 E2EB-023-HB/5228-1752 Make HBQS Manufacturing Seria1# TO 30802 A/B, permanently affixed to the above described property. Being the same lands and premises which Lester M. Eck and Rhonda L. Peterman, n/k/a Rhonda L. Eck, did grant and convey unto and which Michael L. Eck and Rhonda L. Eck, by deed dated March 18,2004 and recorded on March 23,2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2957 at Page 170.

Tax Parcel: 5-30-13.006.03 Property Address: 13748 Mile 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL L. & RHONDA L. ECK and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 on the East by lot of Walter Henry, and on the South by lot of Harry Crockett, and is more particularly described with courses and distances as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of said Dolby’s lot and run from thence with the South edge of the concrete pavement South 76 Y, degrees East 33 feet 5 inches to the Northwest corner of said Henry’s lot; thence with same as the division line fence now stands South 12 Y, degrees West 155 feet to a post in the line of lot of Harry Crockett; thence with the same 33 feet 5 inches to the Southeast corner for said Dolby’s lot; thence with the same a right line home to the place of beginning, said to contain S, 180 square feet of land be it the same more or less with all improvements thereon. Being the same lands and premises which Todd A. Harris and Richey, Jr., did grant and convey unto and which John M. Irwin and Deborah S. Irwin, by deed dated January 20, 2006 and recorded on January 24, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3263 at Page 156. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.06192.00 Property Address: 226 WEST 7TH STREET, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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

MORNING STAR of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN M. & DEBORAH S. IRWIN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 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 or parcel of land situate in the Town of Seaford, County of Sussex, State of Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED as Lot 9, having a frontage on Arch Street of 50 feet and running back 123 feet, as per Plot of Wrights Addition to the Town of Seaford, now of record in the Recorder’s Office in Georgetown in Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Record No. 85, Page 511, reference thereunto being has will more fully and at large appear. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 402 N. ARCH STREET, SEAFORD, DE 19973. Being the same lands and premises which Charlotte Ann Lecates Boyce as to her one third interest and Thomas Richard Lecates as to his one third interest, did grant and convey unto Charles Spencer Lecates, by deed dated March 30, 2007 and recorded on July 31,2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3479 at Page 316. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.005.00 Property Address: 402 N. ARCH STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited

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to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 CHARLES SPENCER LECATES A/K/A CHARLES LECATES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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now or formerly of Lloyd E. Cochran, Jr.; thence turning and leaving said right of way line and with lands now or formerly of Lloyd E. Cochran, Ir. North 44 degrees 43 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 199.84 feet to a pipe found in line of lands now or formerly of Frances L. Niser and Donna Marie Niser passing over a pipe found at 122.81 feet; thence turning and with lands now or formerly of Frances L. Niser and Donna Marie Niser North 45 degrees 16 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 100.04 feet to a pipe found at a common comer for lands now or formerly Irene C. Bolden and lands now or formerly of Cherlyn A. Taylor; thence turning and with lands now or formerly of Cherlyn A. Taylor South 44 degrees 44 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 199.84 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 19,999 square feet of land be the same more or less, together with improvements. 47.11 Being the same lands and premises which Rodney J. Brittingham, did grant and convey unto Jere Lee Marvel, Jr., and Kristin M. Marvel, by deed dated December 28,2006 and recorded on January 23, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3408 at Page 134. Tax Parcel: 2-31-17.0037.03 Property Address: 13041 FLEETWOOD POND ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 KRISTIN M. & JERE LEE MARVEL, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LITTLE CREEK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #2 ON A PLOT PREPARED BY GENE R. LITTLETON, REGISTERED SURVEYOR, IN MARCH OF 1986, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, IN PLOT BOOK 34, PAGE 67, AS REFERENCE BEING THERETO HAD WILL MORE CLEARLY AND AT LARGE APPEAR. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS CONVEYED SUBJECT TO THOSE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, IN DEED BOOK 1405, PAGE 318. BEING A PART OF THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED UNTO ALAN R. RALPH AND KIMBERLY E. RALPH, HIS WIFE, BY DEED OF ALAN R. RALPH, DATED THE 23RD DA Y OF MAY, A.D. 1983, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, INDEED BOOK 1179, PAGE 309 AND A PART OF THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED UNTO ALAN R. RALPH BY CONFIRMATORY DEED OF CONNIE D. JONES AND JAMES O. JONES, HER HUSBAND, DATED THE 9TH DAY OF

APRIL, A.D. 1986 AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, IN DEED BOOK 1405, PAGE 315. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO DAVID SPICER AND LEAH A. SPICER, HIS WIFE BY DEED FROM ALAN R. RALPH AND KIMBERLY E. RALPH, HIS WIFE RECORDED 06/I 9/1986 IN DEED BOOK 1421 PAGE 202, IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE. TAX ID# 4-32-13-5-02 Being the same lands and premises which Alan R. Ralph and Kimberly E. Ralph, did grant and convey unto and David Spicer and Leah A. Spicer, by deed dated June 18, 1986 and recorded on June 19, 1986 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1421 at Page 202. Tax Parcel: 4-32-13.005.02 Property Address: 34788 SUSAN BEACH ROAD, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 See LEGALS—page 39

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MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID & LEAH A. SPICER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Le vari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com plex, 22215 DuPont Bou levard, Georgetown, Del aware, Georgetown Hun dred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land being situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware de scribed more particularly in accordance with a sur vey by TempleSellers, Inc. dated July 18,2005 as fol lows to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the southerly rightofway line of Sussex County Road #552 (50’ RNV) said point also being a common comer for this parcel and lands now or for merly of Salvatore S., Jr. & Robin L. Guinta said point also being 520’ t/ from Co. Rd. 552; thence with said Guinta lands South 05 deg. 36’ 26” West a distance of 267.91 feet to a pipe found in the line of lands now or formerly of Sally M. Mck eever a common corner for this parcel and said Guinta; thence turning and with said Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and said Guinta lands; thence turning and with said line of Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of Dennis S. Kinnel; thence turning with said Kinnel lands North 02 deg. 20’ 42” East a distance of 237.20 feet to a pipe found on said rightofway line of 552 at a common corner for this parcel and said Kinnel lands; thence turning and with said rightofway line North 77 deg. 29’ 29” East a distance of 150.00 feet home to the point and place of Beginning said to contain 34,485 square feet of land be the same more or less. Being the same lands and premises which Viet Hoang Nguyen did grant and convey unto Chris topher Williams by deed dated August 1, 2005 and recorded on August 15, 2005 in the Office of the

Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3184 Page 330. Tax Parcel: 5319.00 134.00 Property Address: 4226 HORSESHOE 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 Sus sex County) and valid driv er’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 Reg istration 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 per cent to be paid by the Pur chaser. 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 respon sibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be re quired 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 present ed to the Sheriff’s Office within FortyFive days of confirmation. If the Pur chaser 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 BARBARA MILLERWILLIAMS (HEIR), CLAUDIA WILLIAMS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS AND DARIEN HOPE ADKINS (MINOR HEIR) C/O HOLLY ADKINS (MOTHER AND GUARDIAN) and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known and designated as LOT NO. 17, COVERDALE ACRES, being more par ticularly described as fol lows, to wit: BEGINNING at a 3/4” pipe (fd), lying on the south side of the intersection of Martin Luther King Avenue (unimproved Road 50’ R/W) and Nat Turner Street (50’ R/W), thence running along these lands and by and with Nat Turner Street, South 41°18’45” East 160.00 feet to a 3/4” pipe (fd), said pipe being a comer for these lands; thence turning and running along these lands South 45°45’15” West 100.00 feet to a 3/4” pipe found, said pipe being a comer for these lands; thence turning and running along these lands North 41 °18’45” West 160.00 feet to a 3/4” pipe (fd), said pipe being a comer for these lands and lying on the southwesterly right of way of Martin Luther King Avenue: thence turning and running along these lands and by and with said Martin Luther King Avenue North 45°45’15” East 100.00 feet to a 3/4” pipe (fd), said pipe being the point and place of beginning. Said parcel to contain 15,979 square feet of land, more or less as will more fully and largely ap pear upon reference to a survey prepared by Simpler Surveying & Associate, Inc. dated July 25, 2007. Being the same lands and premises which Re becca M. Brown by and through her CourtAppoint ed Guardian, Helen Davis, did grant and convey unto Victoria L. Bolden, by deed dated August 23, 2007 and recorded on August 28, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Instru ment 200700041106. Tax Parcel: 43023.00 147.00 Property Address: 12620 NAT TURNER 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 Sus sex County) and valid driv er’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 Reg istration 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 per cent to be paid by the Pur chaser. 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 respon sibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be re quired 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 present ed to the Sheriff’s Office within FortyFive days of confirmation. If the Pur chaser 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 VICTORIA L. BOLDEN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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PAGE 39 or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, being bounded on the North by Washington Street, on the East by lands of E. Jean O’Shaghnessy, on the South by lands of Arch Street Associations, L.P., and on the West by lands of Roy C. Ingram and Grace P. Ingram, and being more particularly described as follows, towit: BEGINNING at an iron rebar found along the edge of a sidewalk adjacent to the Southerly rightofway line of Washington Street, said iron rebar being 25 feet from the centerline of said Washington Street and forming a comer for this Lot and lands of E. Jean O’Shaghnessy; thence by and with a common bound ary for this lot and said O’Shaghnessy lands, South 08 degrees 22 minutes 05 seconds East, 105.33 feet to an iron rebar found, said iron rebar forming a comer for this Lot, said O’Shaghnessy lands and lands of Arch Street Asso ciates, L.P.; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary for this lot and said Arch Street As sociates, L.P. lands, South 82 degrees 37 minutes 10 seconds West, 46.50 feet to a point; said point forming a comer for this Lot and other lands of Roy C. Ingram and Grace P. Ingram; thence turning and running by and with a common bound ary for this Lot and other lands of Roy C. Ingram and Grace P. Ingram, North 08 degrees 22 minutes 05 sec onds West, 105.23 feet to a point along the edge of the aforementioned side walk; thence turning and running North 82 degrees 29 minutes 55 seconds East, 46.50 feet, home to the point and place of be ginning, containing 4,895 square feet of land, more or less, as shown on a sur vey prepared by Thomas B. Temple, Jr., P.L.S. Being the same lands conveyed unto Cindy In gram Bice dated August 21, 2000, by deed of Roy C. In gram and Grace P. Ingram, his wife, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Dela

ware, in Deed Book 2521 at page 113, et seq. Tax Parcel: 3315.18 103.01 Property Address: 405 WASHINGTON 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 Sus sex County) and valid driv er’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 Reg istration 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 February 15, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 19, 2010 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 per cent to be paid by the Pur chaser. 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 respon sibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be re quired 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 present ed to the Sheriff’s Office within FortyFive days of confirmation. If the Pur chaser 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 CYNTHIA BICE A/K/A CINDY BICE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/7/2tc

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Healthy comfort foods offer you the same great taste Chances are if you’ve turned on your TV in the past two weeks, you’ve seen a commercial for a weight loss product, a weight loss program or a piece of exercise equipment. Despite this, I can understand why June (and not January) has been designated “National Weight Loss Month.” True, at the beginning of a new year everyone is a little more motivated towards a healthier life style but in the chill of winter the mind may call for restraint but the soul cries out for comfort. It isn’t easy to prepare meals that can meet both needs. Too often, the food is bland or the portions are too small to satisfy. At Everyday Foods, the gang in Martha Stewart’s kitchen has made a valiant stab at removing enough fat and calories from some familiar comfort foods so that the taste doesn’t disappear. The recipes are light-ER - not fat-free but not taste-free either.

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Lighter Beef Tacos *To reduce cost, use ¾-1 pound of very lean ground round. Serves 4 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, such as safflower 1 large onion, chopped 2 bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), chopped

The Practical Gourmet 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound ground beef sirloin 12 soft corn tortillas (6-inch) Store-bought salsa and shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water; cook until water has evaporated and vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beef. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season taco filling with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon filling onto tortillas, top with salsa and lettuce, and fold to enclose.

Lighter Sesame Chicken Serves 4 3/4 cup brown rice 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or crushed with a garlic press 2 large egg whites 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch chunks Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, cut into large florets, stems peeled and thinly sliced Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, and fill with 1 inch water; set aside for broccoli. Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce and garlic; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites and cornstarch. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add half the chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until golden and opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and chicken. Return all the chicken to skillet; add reserved sauce and scallions, and toss to coat. Meanwhile, place saucepan with

Sign up for 2010 Relay for Life Gas Lines It’s time for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of West Sussex to get underway. This year we kick off our “Cruisin’ For A Cure” event on Thursday, Jan. 21 at Christ Evangelistic Church in Laurel at 6 p.m. Join us as we celebrate survivors, remember loved ones and take the first steps to fight back against this disease. Relay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups - people from all walks of life – to help save lives by helping people stay well, get well, find cures and fight back. Relay also brings together cancer survivors and their loving caregivers, as a reminder of why we continue to fight for a cure. One such caregiver is Christine Tutelain. This is her story “In 2004 a very close friend of mine, Candy, died of lung cancer and that affected me in a way that words cannot describe. I started to become involved in learning more about cancer, but little did I know what was to come. I am blessed with two great children and seven precious grandchildren. When my daughter was pregnant with her fifth child, she discovered a lump in her breast and after a biopsy learned she had breast cancer. I felt my heart drop and from that moment my life changed.” “I wanted to find a magic cure right away so she would be alright, but Jenna had to go through so much. First she had to be induced at 36 weeks, and then had a mastectomy two weeks after that. She then underwent intense chemotherapy three

weeks post surgery. I am happy to report we are approaching our third year of being cancer free.” “During this time I learned how strong willed Jenna was, and how she struggled everyday to keep a positive attitude. She taught me what is important in life and not to sweat the small stuff. I also learned to enjoy every single day I have with her, my son and my grandchildren and to appreciate all I have. I have learned what makes my son-in-law so special; how he supported her through everything and still does today. It is for all these reasons I have decided to do whatever I can to raise money to find a cure for cancer.” “I want to make people aware that cancer strikes anyone, young or old, and we must join together now to support the cause and not wait until it effects us on a personal level.” “So, why do I Relay? I Relay for all the mothers who have daughters with Breast Cancer and for all the parents and children who have lost someone fighting this disease. I Relay in remembrance of those who have lost their fight.” “My hope is to have years of special birthdays with my family and hopefully in my lifetime there will be a cure for cancer - so we can eliminate that word from our vocabulary.” Just as the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life has empowered Christine to fight back against this disease, you too can join the fight. To register for Relay For Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/westsussex, or call your local American Cancer Society office at 1-800-937-9696.

Gasoline prices climbing The first full week of the new year saw gas prices hit their highest level in 15 months and surpass last year’s high price. The average U.S. retail price for regular gasoline reached $2.73 on Friday, 8 cents higher than a week ago, 97 cents higher than a year ago and surpassing last year’s high of $2.70, reached October 30, 2009. Motorists are now spending $1.025 billion each day on gasoline., the AAA reports. Crude Oil and Gasoline Stocks As gasoline reached its highest level in 15 months, so did crude oil. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, crude oil hit a

steamer basket over high heat; bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve sesame chicken with broccoli and rice.

Lighter Mashed Potatoes Serves 8 16 ounces small-curd low-fat cottage cheese 2 pounds small red potatoes, halved if large Coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, plus stems for garnish 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoon skim milk Puree half of the cottage cheese in a blender; set aside. Cover potatoes with water by 1 inch in a medium saucepan. Add a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add both pureed and whole-curd cottage cheese, pepper, chives, butter and milk. Season with salt. Mash to desired consistency. Serve garnished with chives.

Quoteworthy “And the high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule, or to impose himself in any other way.” Albert Einstein

15-month high of $83.52, extending a nearly $11 rally to a 10th trading session on expectations freezing temperatures across the U.S. would eventually cut into bulging crude stockpiles. Future Outlook “The new year is ushering in increasing prices at the pump, even though frigid temperatures have fewer people driving,” said Catherine L. Rossi, manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. “In all likelihood, gas prices will edge a little higher.” Local pricing On Tuesday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.599 to $2.729 a gallon. The lowest price was 10 cents a gallon higher than a week ago and 20 cents higher than two week ago.

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Health briefs Family Caregiver Training offered

The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter sponsors The Family Caregiver Education Series four times a year in each of Delaware’s three counties. Methodist Manor House at 1001 Middleford Road in Seaford will host the free training session on Friday, Jan. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This program includes a medical overview, legal and financial issues, challenging symptoms, daily care issues and information on getting the help you need. Lunch will be provided by Methodist Manor House, therefore pre-registration is required by Friday, Jan. 22. For more information or to register, call Jamie Magee at 854-9788.

PRMC offers free screenings

The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center will be offering free blood pressure screenings during American Heart Month in February. The free blood pressure screenings will be held every Monday in February (1, 8, 15 and 22) from 10 a.m. to noon in both the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute lobby and the Frank B. Hanna Outpatient Center lobby on the Peninsula Regional campus. There is no need to make an appointment. Free parking is available in the lot on East Carroll Street (for screenings in the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute lobby) and in Garage B (for screenings in the Frank B. Hanna Outpatient Center lobby). For more information, call the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at 410-5437123.

Camp Possibilities receives grant

A $5,000 grant from the Frank E. Acierno Foundation Fund of the Delaware Community Foundation will make attendance at Camp Possibilities’ one-week, overnight camp possible for a number of children who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Camp Possibilities is a camp for children with diabetes between the ages of 7 and 15 who, due to the complexity of their disease, often do not get the chance to go to a summer camp. The camp, which is held at Camp Ramblewood in Darlington, Md., will be held from July 25-30. More than 50 volunteer counselors and recreation staff comprised of high school and college students and professionals from the community collectively give over

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Health Fair is Feb. 1

Bayhealth Medical Center – Milford Memorial Hospital will host a Milford Community Forum & Health Fair on Monday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Carlisle Fire Company in Milford. The event is free and open to the public. This special event will include free health screenings, informational displays on Bayhealth programs and services, and the opportunity to interact with Bayhealth leaders, employees and physicians. Bayhealth’s leaders will speak about Bayhealth’s focus on Milford Memorial Hospital, including new physician recruitment, ongoing improvements and renovations, recent awards and recognition, new services and future plans. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the same time and location. For more information, call 430-5978.

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Delaware Public Health has changed Delaware’s influenza activity level from widespread to sporadic. The reduction in flu activity designation does not diminish the need for caution and vaccination, nor does it diminish the potential severity of the illness for those who get the flu.

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Dr. Rattay, DPH director, reminds Delawareans that all Delawareans above six months of age can now be vaccinated. This is possible due to an increase in 2009 H1N1 vaccine supply and because 75 percent of the vaccine that was requested by providers for high-risk populations has been shipped to them. Until this time, vaccine was not as readily available and high-risk groups had priority due to their susceptibility to complications caused by the flu or flu-like illness. Major pharmacy chains in Delaware have begun to receive H1N1 vaccine under an agreement with the federal government. These vaccines will be available free to any adult who wishes to be vaccinated. Nationally, the pharmacies involved include Walgreens, CVS, Target, Costco, Kroger, Publix, SuperValu, Stop-andShop, Rite Aid, Wal-mart, ACME and Safeway. DPH is providing vaccine to pharmacies in Delaware that are not participating in this program. By law, pharmacists in Delaware cannot vaccinate persons younger than 18 years. The school vaccination program continues. Locally, Woodbridge Elementary in Bridgeville will offer vaccinations on Thursday, Jan. 14. For more information about both H1N1 and seasonal vaccines, visit www.flu.delaware.gov.

Cancer support group

The Wellness Community-Delaware offers a free general cancer support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in

Seaford. The monthly support group meets in the second floor conference room of the Cancer Care Center on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the next meeting takes place on Monday, Jan. 25 at 4:30 p.m. The Wellness Community is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope. All facilitators of these groups are trained mental health professionals. Call 645-9150 for information or to register. For more information about The Wellness Community, visit www.wellnessdelaware.org.

Annual women’s conference

The fifth annual “Women Supporting Women Through Opportunity Conference” will begin Friday, March 26, and last through Sunday, March 28, with an array of activities including eight workshops, door prizes, food, fellowship and lots of fun and learning opportunities. The annual conference, planned by friends of the “Gee…You Will Project,” a formal wear lending library and women and girls mentoring project serving those in need of these services throughout Delaware, will be held at Redden Lodge, near Georgetown. This celebratory fifth annual conference will begin with the “Eat Dessert First” reception and an evening of activities and dedications. As one of the special features of this

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Health briefs year’s conference, the Young Women’s Drumming Empowerment Project (YWDEP), a Washington, D.C. area group lead by Kristin Arant will join the group on Friday evening. The YWDEP performance is sponsored by Lynne Betts of “MichaeLynne Peace Products” of Seaford. On Saturday a variety of workshop topics are planned including belly dancing; a woman’s forum, homespun health; and meditation. On Sunday there will be a nondenominational “Celebration Ceremony” followed by a morning of crafting and other activities before a “Leftovers Buffet” and family reception in the afternoon. Cost of the conference is $50 which includes food, supplies, facilities and lodging (if desired) on a first come, first served basis. The conference is open to 55 women, ages 18-80 and beyond and workshop assignments are made based on registration dates. For more information, or if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a sponsor of the Conference or the “Gee…You Will Project,” call Rosemary Joseph-Kappel at 302-242-0032 or e-mail GUWillProject@yahoo.com.

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Sixth H1N1 death reported

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Officials with Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) say a 56-year old Kent County woman became Delaware’s sixth H1N1-related death Jan. 2. She was hospitalized Dec. 18, 2009, tested positive for H1N1, and had several underlying

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital offers a Man to Man support group meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Man to Man helps men cope with prostate cancer by receiving information and peer support. Pre-registration is not required for this

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Depression Support Group

There is a free bimonthly Depression Support Group meeting in Laurel on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Any person who has signs and symptoms of depression and is under the care of a professional counselor/ MD is welcome to attend. To register, call Life Matters Counseling and Consulting at 302-465-6612.

Breast cancer support group

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) has expanded its Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey, a program for women newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, by partnering with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center in Seaford. The free, monthly program is offered at the Cancer

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Monthly support group

Compassionate Care Hospice, The Wellness Community-DE and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will collaborate to present a monthly bereavement group, The Next Step. The group focuses on issues of loss that continue beyond the early stages of grief. Mary Van House, bereavement coordinator, will facilitate the group at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, second floor conference room. To register, call Lisa at 629-6611, ext. 2378.

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Delaware Hospice offers area family a peaceful haven

By Beverly Crowl

Dianne Scott, from Georgetown, and her family were reeling from the sudden downward spiral of her husband Allan’s condition. Diagnosed with Diffuse Lewy Body disease in August, they barely had time to contemplate the next steps when the disease progression landed Allan in the hospital in September. Dianne said, “He had only been in the hospital for a week when his condition worsened to the point that we were being asked to decide whether or not to insert a feeding tube. I was frightened. We were about to leave the hospital and its controlled environment. We didn’t know what was going to happen or how I was going to care for Allan. Then we received “the gift” of the Delaware Hospice Center.” They read about the Center on the website and watched the video, “which looked nice, as videos do. But what we experienced there went far beyond our expec-

tations,” said Dianne. “We pulled up to the front entrance, went in, and I thought, ‘Someone planted us in a haven.’ As I walked through the door, I immediately felt a calm and peacefulness--I don’t know how else to describe it, but a sense that everything was going to be okay.” Allan was wheeled to his room, evaluated and made as comfortable as possible. That first night, he was quite restless, trying to get off the bed, without energy or ability to stand. Dianne said, “Our nurse never left us. At some point, she said, ‘The catheter seems to be bothering him. Let’s take it out. We can change the linen and clean him if needed.’ We were so relieved that he spent his last days without even one tube hooked up to him.” Dianne’s son Allan Jr. traveled to the Center from his home in Montana. Allan said, “This was one of the worst experiences of my life to lose my Dad, but yet it was also one of the best.

Behavior modification By Dr. Anthony Policastro

I provide a lot of behavior modification advice in my practice. There are some things that parents do not readily realize about behavior modification in children. The first of those is that there is no such thing as a quick fix. Children develop behavior problems over a long period of time. Those behaviors are reinforced over and over again usually on a daily basis. For that reason, any type of change in behavior will take time as well. The best any one could hope for is to see a change after 7 – 10 days of consistently doing things differently. Nothing changes in less time than that. I see many parents who get frustrated after 3-4 days. That then reinforces to the child that what they are doing will continue to work. Some children respond poorly the first few days. If you think like a child, it is obvious why that is so. They know they were getting their way by doing what they were doing. Then they see that it doesn’t work as well as it did. Their first reaction is to make it even worse. If screaming was working before, then they need to scream louder and longer now. However, once they realize even that does not work, they will begin to change. Overall, it takes a good week or so for them to get the message. Nothing works in less time than that. Another thing that is clear is that no two children are alike. What works for one will not work for another. For that reason, there

is no one size fits all behavior program. Every child reacts to different rewards. Every child reacts to difference punishments. Some times, all we need to do is ask them what they see as a good reward or punishment. They often will tell you something that you would least expect. One thing is usually clear. Whatever way the parents are currently acting is exactly what the child wants. That is why the behavior is continuing. They are getting what they want from the behavior. That is why they continue doing it. I often will tell parents to do just the opposite of what they are now doing. Usually that means walking away from the situation. Often bad behavior is the way they get the parent’s attention. That is true even if the attention is in the form of yelling at the child. Some parents will initially try to walk away. However, that is when the child decides that they need to be worse to get the attention they wanted. So they will become destructive. The parents will then stop walking away. The child gets what he/she wants. The behavior continues. Every child will learn how to push his/her parents’ buttons. We should be smart enough to not let that happen. However, we often react emotionally rather than logically. When that happens, they are smarter than we are. The result is an unhappy situation. Behavior change in children is never easy. It takes too long to develop. Therefore, it also takes a long time to correct.

We were so well cared for. Nurses were with us 24 hours a day, keeping my Dad comfortable. Our large family made good use of the family rooms opposite the patient’s suite. We could leave the room for a break, or allow family members alone time with Dad, and pass that time in the comfort and spaciousness of the living room for families or have a meal or coffee together in the country kitchen. One sunny, warm day, quite a few family members were visiting, so we opened the patio doors to move outside and enjoy the fresh air. I also remember one day a volunteer brought in homemade cookies for everyone.” Dianne said, “During these difficult days, my husband didn’t know where he was. He wouldn’t have known if he was home or here. For us, we were in the best

place. We didn’t feel that we were in the cold atmosphere of an institution or hospital. And it was so quiet. In a hospital, you want to be near a nurses station in case of an emergency; but then you realize it’s the noisiest place to be. At the Center, there was silence--no carts clamoring by or busy voices in the hall. In fact, I didn’t even see the nurses station, but yet we had a nurse at our side or within reach 24 hours a day.” Sadly, Allan Scott didn’t recover from this devastating illness and passed on the fifth day. Dianne recalled, “We lost him in the middle of the night. I was so moved when they hung a beautiful white wreath on our door to signal that we needed our privacy. Everyone helped with details and arrangements. “My sonin-law was about to leave for

Bahrain, and the Center’s social worker helped us with the paperwork required for him to attend the funeral. They made everything easy. I remember a hug from a nurses aide whom I had never met; the social worker, who not only helped with paperwork, but also talked and shared stories on a personal level.” Allan said, “We are so grateful for the care of everyone at the Center, for the comfort and peacefulness of the surroundings, even to the generosity of the volunteer seamstresses who create Memory Bears from your loved one’s clothing. The Delaware Hospice Center was a gift. We weren’t looking for a place like this; we didn’t know such a place existed and never dreamed we would need it. But somehow it found us. People should be looking for it.”

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Work on bridge replacement will take about three months

Roberta Schreiber, ABG treasurer; Debbie O’Donnell, instructor and ABG advisor; Megan Wilson, vice president of ABG; Envoy Chaz Engel, Salvation Army; Galina Kuznetsova, ABG member; Susanne Betts, ABG president and Delaware Tech employee; and Leslie Vincent-Martinez, instructor and ABG advisor, stand in front of the gifts that Delaware Tech’s business honor society, Alpha Beta Gamma, donated to the Salvation Army.

Clubs share the holiday spirit

Student clubs at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus gave back to the community this past holiday season. The Education Club adopted five children as part of an Angel Tree program for children of participants in the educational literacy program at Sussex Tech. Members of the Medical Assistant Laboratory Technician Association (MALTA) collected four laundry baskets of items for Bear Hugs for Babies, a Rehoboth-based nonprofit that provides supplies for newborns. Some of the members even knitted baby hats and blankets. Students in Service to Others (SISTO) collected and brought clothes to goodwill, rang bells at Wal-Mart for the Salvation Army and assisted in serving lunch for foster care children at a Division of Family Services Christmas party.

Members of Alpha Beta Gamma, the business honor society, collected 150 filled stockings and 34 games for the Salvation Army to distribute to disadvantaged children in Sussex County. The Student Nurses Association collected four bins full of canned goods for the Cape Henlopen Food Basket in Lewes. They also collected $232 for the Lewes Church of Christ to give to a needy family. Members of automotive technology’s East Coast Performance Club brought toys to children at Alfred I. duPont Hospital in Wilmington. The campus jazz band performed for clients of Easter Seals at its Georgetown location and Adult Plus+ members at the Sussex Pines Country Club. The Collegiate FFA and Delaware Tech Green represented Delaware Tech in the Georgetown Christmas parade.

RICH IN HISTORY - Jane Kempfer (nee Todd) and husband Joe admire the Seaford Historical Display showing the Palace Theatre and the adjoining Billiards Parlor that her grandfather, Tom Todd owned. The Kempfers were touring the new Seaford Library and Cultural Center to which they made a financial contribution in honor of her parents, Tom and Helen Todd and her brother Jay Todd.

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that work started on Monday on a new bridge on Old Furnace Road over Deep Creek between Cokesbury Rd and Rementer Road, east of Seaford. Mumford & Miller was awarded the $396,637.60 contract to build the new bridge which will replace the previous bridge that collapsed in November 2009. The structure to be built is larger in size, consisting of a single 60-foot span structure of pre-stressed concrete beams on concrete abutments. Construction is scheduled to take approximately 90 days and be completed by

the end of March 2010. During construction, motorists should follow the posted detour which for eastbound traffic is Cokesbury Rd to Route 404/18 to Route 113 southbound to Route 9 westbound to Old Furnace Road. Westbound traffic should take Route 9 westbound to Concord Road to Route 13 northbound to eastbound Middleford Road to Old Furnace Road. For further information on this or other DelDOT projects, visit www.deldot.gov, or contact DelDOT’s Office of Public Relations at 1-800-652-5600 or (302) 7602080.

The Wellness community-Delaware offers a General Cancer support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones held at The Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The monthly support group meets in the second floor conference room of the Cancer Care center on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The next meeting takes place on January 18. The Wellness Community, an affiliate of the Cancer Support community, is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope. All facilitators of these groups are trained mental health professionals with a Master’s Degree or more. Call 645-9150 for information or to register for this program. All support groups offered at the Well-

ness community are free of charge. This program is made possible by the support of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The Wellness Community-Delaware, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community, is part of a national nonprofit organization that provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control over their lives, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of disease. At The Wellness Community-Delaware, all programs are free of charge. More information about The Wellness Community is available on their website at wellnessdelaware.org.

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Laws to protect seniors, EMTs Legislation that would encourage the reporting of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults by offering immunity was filed in the House of Representatives recently. Under House Bill 302, sponsored by Rep. Bryon H. Short, D-Highland Woods, any person who makes a “good faith report” to the authorities of suspected financial exploitation of the elderly and infirm adults would be immune from criminal and civil liability for making that report. The bill is designed to encourage people to report such suspected crimes. The immunity offered in the bill would not apply if the person making the report participated in the financial fraud. “Many times, people become aware of someone exploiting seniors and vulnerable adults, but they are afraid that they will faces charges themselves because they have knowledge of the alleged crime,” Rep. Short said. “We want to encourage everyone to come forward and report these crimes so we can put the real criminals behind bars and better protect our seniors and other vulnerable members of society.” House Bill 302 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. Another bill filed would add several emergency personnel to a group of first responders who are protected if they are assaulted. House Bill 299, sponsored by Rep. E. Bradford “Brad” Bennett, D-Dover South, would add emergency medical

technicians (EMTs), paramedics, fire police and fire marshals to a list that includes police officers, correctional officers and full-time firefighters. Currently, if a person intentionally causes physical injury to a first responder, they can be charged with first-degree or second-degree assault. EMTs, paramedics, fire police and fire marshals are not currently covered. “There have been various instances where EMTs have responded to help accident victims and the victims become violent and assault the first responders,” Rep. Bennett said. “We must protect those who put their lives on the line every day to protect and save us.” House Bill 299 has been assigned to the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. Rep. Helene M. Keeley, D-Wilmington South, also filed legislation. House Bill 303 would prohibit unfair lending practices in relation to loans in advance of tax returns, and provides civil and administrative enforcement procedures. Refund anticipation loans involve a taxpayer borrowing money based on their estimated tax return. The annual percentage rates for such loans range from 40 percent to 700 percent, and low- and moderateincome taxpayers paid nearly $2 billion in 2004-05 on fees alone. The bill has been assigned to the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee.

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that gives back to the community. I think it’s important and maybe the next time these people are thinking about buying a car, they’ll think of us.” The event, which was scheduled in November, follows on the heels of two highprofile and local cases involving child abuse: the kidnapping and death of 11-year-old Sarah Foxwell, who lived in Pittsville, Md., and the alleged abuse of up to 100 patients by Lewes pediatrician Earl Bradley. Both cases were on people’s minds Saturday as they waited to have their children fingerprinted and photographed. “It’s important to do something like this to help the children,” said Mina Wright, Seaford, who was there with her grandson, Christian, 2. “You never think that bad things will happen where you are, but they do. We never thought that something would happen in Salisbury, but look at what happened.” “I want to have this done, just in case something happens to him,” added Christian’s mother, Kimberly Wright, Seaford. “We’ll have his fingerprints and picture so if something happens, police could start a search right away.” Thomas Brannon, Bridgeville, was there with his daughter, Cassie, 9. Brannon, who works for the sheriff’s office in Wicomico County, Md., said that he took part in the search to find Sarah Foxwell. Sarah’s body was found Christmas Day in a woods east of Delmar. “We worked long hours, hoping to bring her home safely,” he said. When that didn’t happen, “it affected everyone with the sheriff’s office pretty hard.” Brannon said that he was surprised by the number of people crowded into Burton

Chevrolet’s showroom Saturday afternoon. The number of people participating shows how concerned the community is for its children, he added. It also shows how anxious parents are to feel that they are doing everything they can to protect their families. “I think we should have more events like this,” he said. Gene Rothenburger, Lewes, is a retired policeman from Bergen County, N.J., and a special investigator with the Delaware Attorney General’s office. On Saturday, he attended the DNA Lifeprint event with his grandchildren Braydon Brown, 8 months, and Brianne Brown, 5. “It is good to have all this information at your fingertips, if something happens to your child,” he said. The Lifeprint kit also comes with a form on which parents can write down identifying information about the child. “I would rather be safe than sorry,” said Isaac Giles, Bridgeville, who was there with his son, Isaiah, 3. Giles and his wife, Christina, are “trying to do whatever we can to keep Isaiah safe,” he added. Ruth Rankin, Seaford, brought her three children to the event. She watched as her daughter, Bethany, 8, and her son, Frank Bolles, 13, were fingerprinted and photographed, then held her son, Tyler, 2, on her lap while DNA Lifeprint worker Timra Stump took his fingerprints and picture. “You hear so much on the news,” Rankin said. “This just seems like a good idea.”

For your information I.G. Burton will hold a second DNA Lifeprint child safety event Saturday, Jan. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call (302) 839-0072.

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Opinion Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano style

(They) continue to put terrorists in the same category as convenience store armed robbers. Perhaps they confuse 9/11 with 7-Eleven.

My last letter to the Star, “Reflections on 2009,” focused primarily on domestic policy and the massive expenditures the President and his Congress foisted on us the past year. However, as the year closed we were forced to focus again on an unpleasant topic, terrorism. The Obama administration has only recently acknowledged that “terrorism” actually exists. After the events of Christmas Day, hopefully the term “manmade disaster” has become passé. What changed everything? A passenger on Northwest/Delta Airlines flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit attempted to blow up the plane just prior to landing. Success would have resulted in the deaths of the 290 passengers and crew on board, as well as countless innocent people below. Hasn’t Detroit suffered enough? The city has gone from a thriving metropolis of 1.8 million in 1950 to a wasteland of 912,000 in 60 years. Unemployment stands at 28.9 percent — so much for “hope and change.” The perpetrator of the plot was a Nigerian named Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the son of a wealthy businessman and chairman of the First Bank of Nigeria. Abdulmutallab attempted to ignite an explosive powder over Ontario, only 20 minutes from landing. Fortunately, sev-

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Your tribute to me in the Seaford Star on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, was a surprise but much appreciated. It brought back wonderful memories of our sessions. Despite your difficulties you were blessed in having a strong desire to succeed and a loving sister, Mary, who was dedicated to helping you. You have had a successful, satisfying career because you have continued to have the desire and determination to succeed at whatever you attempt. It still take persistence and hard work.

eral passengers noticed the attempted act of terror and subdued the terrorist. Jasper Schuringa, a Dutch passenger, was the hero, attacking and overpowering Abdulmutallab. The terrorist received third degree burns on his legs and groin, and Mr. Schuringa burns on his hands. What could have been a disaster of 9/11 proportions was thwarted. Abdulmutallab was interrogated and appeared willing to tell his story. Insanity ruled, however, and now he has been “lawyered up” and will be tried in a Federal Court rather than a military tribunal, the appropriate venue. Certainly, he will also be offered the best medical care to ensure he gets skin grafts to repair his self-inflicted burns, at U.S. taxpayers’ expense. Obama administration members continue to put terrorists in the same category as convenience store armed robbers. Perhaps they confuse 9/11 with 7-Eleven. Predictably, the airplane incident was politicized. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, proclaimed “the system worked” on the Sunday talk shows after the incident. An immediate outcry of outrage and bewilderment followed. Madame Secretary, exactly what aspect of the system worked? A Muslim from a third world country managed to buy a ticket, pay cash for it, travel without luggage, and provide no contact information to the airline. Seven months before the incident he was put on a security watch list in Britain, because he applied for a visa to attend a non-existent British university. After he cut all ties with his family, his father met with a CIA officer at the U. S. Embassy in Abuja to report him as a potential terrorist threat.

If the “system” included any communication between Federal agencies responsible for our security, it didn’t work. Perhaps Ms. Napolitano’s “system” included a well-placed Dutch hero. Based on readily available information, Abdulmutallab should have never been on that plane. Two days later, President Obama did take a break from the exercise room and golf course in Hawaii to correct his Secretary, and state that the system had not worked. He promised a thorough investigation and corrective action. Janet Napolitano has been a lightning rod for the administration even before her latest gross display of incompetence. There have been calls for her to be fired. After the Ft. Hood shootings a month earlier, her primary concern was a backlash against people of the Muslim faith, not the fact that an Army officer, with known ties to radical Islam, had killed 13 Americans.

Right-wing (Tea Party) extremists Ms. Napolitano seems more interested in dealing with perceived domestic terrorism, focusing on what she calls the “Patriot Movement,” those right-wing extremists who link their beliefs to the American Revolution. We have all observed the violence those rascally Tea Party attendees have wrought. She has also singled out veterans for observation, angering numerous veterans’ organizations. The Obama administration has been remarkably cavalier about keeping us safe. Transporting known terrorists housed at Quantanamo Bay to other nations, and now making plans to put others at an underutilized prison in northwestern Illinois, are troubling at best.

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I am more than pleased that I was part of your progress and am proud of your achievements. Thank you for remembering and for your kind words. Dr. John C. Rawlins

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Thank you from the Food Closet

Once again, the Seaford community responded to the needs of others. Service organizations, churches, businesses, schools, the City of Seaford, and area individuals all supported the Seaford Community

Food Closet with monetary donations and canned goods. Area Food Banks have been hit hard during these tough economic times but, because of you, we have been able to serve everyone who has been referred by the Seaford Ministerium and the Shipley Service Center — approximately 1,000 people. We greatly appreciate your continued support and concern. The Christmas season has passed and the harsh winter months are upon us. Heating bills will increase and food budgets will decrease. The need continues. We

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A multimillion dollar trial of Khalid Sheikh Muhammad and his fellow 9/11 henchmen is scheduled to be held in New York City. Giving international terrorists the same rights that U. S. citizens are guaranteed under the Constitution is not only inappropriate, it exposes the CIA, other intelligence agencies, and us to potential danger. This plan comes from the same people who called for massive investigations to discover who outed ex-CIA employee, Valerie Plame, during the Bush administration. Although his recent statements have indicated otherwise, President Obama has adopted the “Eurocentric” model for dealing with terrorists. Full implementation will surely guarantee that domestic terror incidents will increase. Between 2001 and 2008 an average of one or two incidents occurred per year in the United States. The Christmas Day attempt was the 13th of 2009. During the past decade, Britain, France, Germany and Spain have all been victimized by large-scale terrorism, fueled by Islamic youth. Terrorism is conducted almost exclusively by Islamic men between the ages of 18 and 34; however, we continue to apply the same screening standards to all passengers boarding flights. Aunt Betty, heading from Poughkeepsie to Des Moines for Thanksgiving, receives the same treatment from TSA as a group of imams chanting jihadist slogans. If we don’t wake up soon and demand that our government take terrorism seriously, we (again) will pay a horrible price. Fred D. Seth, Jr.

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Final Word

Some voted by their conscience

Mitchell Pote missed much of the point of my recent letter. He (conveniently?) disregarded the emphasis on chronology and sequence. In other words, he “gave it a spin,” and in so doing he exemplified a recurrent trait of “liberals.” Yes, “conservatives” too are guilty of “spinning.” Agreed, Galileo did suffer persecution for following science rather than the erroneous and dogmatic dictates of the church and its infallible leader, regardless of the consequences - exactly the point. Furthermore, Galileo recanted his recantation. Richard Eger makes some valid observations, re: health care and senatorial buyouts. These buyouts are bribery, plain and simple; they should not have been

considered at all. He states that the Republicans should vote their conscience rather than stubbornly follow party dictates. (Would that all government minions follow that precept!). But maybe that’s what at least some were doing. Not all opponents are stubborn and perfunctorily contra; some have other perceptions. However, as he implies, the Republican party has been very obstructionist regarding benefits or advances for the “little guy.” They still are; listen to their “mouthpieces,” what they say, what they omit. Ditto Dems.

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is celebrating the new year with an expansion of their facility located at 107 Depot St. in Georgetown in less than two years. Customers will be greeted by an additional furniture room in the entrance, which creates space for additional appliances and cabinets in the rear of the ReStore. Thanks to an increase in donations from individuals and contractors of working appliances, cabinets, doors, windows and furniture during 2009, ReStore continues to work toward increasing its inventory. Sussex County Habitat for Humanity operates ReStore to help with funding for more Habitat homes. The profits go directly to Habitat’s mission of building simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with Sussex County families. To volunteer with ReStore or donate items, call 855-1156, email restore@sussexcountyhabitat.org, or visit www.sussexcountyhabitat.org.

Winter Gala at Epworth

Alumni, friends, and all members of the community are invited to Epworth Christian School’s 7th Annual Winter Gala on February 20. This year’s theme is “Hats Off to 30 Years of Excellence.” Tickets are $35 per person Doors open at 5 p.m. with a silent auction. Dinner by Marilyn’s Catering at 6 p.m. with live auction

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Words that meant well

Good advice or just mean? • If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road.

In a restaurant window • Don’t stand there and be hungry, come in and get fed up.”

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Vital Stats

Federal Debt as of January 13, 2009 $12,292,293,056,881

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Population of United States 307,646,223 Each citizen’s share of debt $39,956 The average citizen’s share of debt increased $579 in the past week and $1,170 in the past two weeks. The debt increased by more than $181.5 billion.

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Coffee with Rep. Short

State Rep. Danny Short will be holding his first coffee of 2010 on Friday, Jan. 22, at 8 to 9 a.m. Danny said he is changing to the fourth Friday of the month and moving the time to 8 a.m. to make it more convenient for folks to attend. The coffee is held in the Pizza King restaurant in the back banquet room.

Animal groups grant

The Sussex County Animal Association (SCAA), along with fellow rescue group Whimsical Animal Rescue (WAR), has been awarded a grant from the Pedigree Foundation. This grant will be used for the ongoing search to find loving homes for stray and abandoned dogs. The SCAA and WAR have been helping dogs and cats sice 2003. Together, they have found homes for almost 2,000 pets. They are located in Seaford and operate from their residences. Visit online at www.delawarerescue.com. To make a tax deductible donation, send checks to SCAA/WAR, P.O. Box 1697, Seaford, DE 19973. They encourage pet owners to remember to spay and neuter their pets, and when they buy Pedigree dog food, a portion goes to the Pedigree Foundation to help dogs find homes.

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