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News Bridgeville - Commissioners approve police overtime following a series of break-ins. Page 5 growing up healthy - Looking for a way to reconnect with your children? Page 8 joB choice - Lt. Gov. John Carney has accepted a job in the private sector. His parting thoughts on page 9. anniversary - They were married in 1948 at a candlelight service during a blizzard. Sixty years later they are still together. page 15 entertainment - The Seaford Community Concert membership series presents Dale Gonyea in concert. Page 28 police journal - DNA evidence helps police solve a 2005 crime. Page 38 tax help - Struggling to meet your tax obligations? The IRS can help. Page 53

Sports local meet - The Seaford and Sussex Tech swim teams met in the pool last week in a battle of local teams. Page 41 stars of the week - A Seaford wrestler and a Seaford girls’ swimmer are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 43 Boys and girls cluB - The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club hosts indoor soccer and swimming. See photos starting on page 42.

Index Business 6 Bulletin Board 17 Church 22 Classifieds 30-38 Education 29 Final Word 55 Financial Focus 49 Frank Calio 39 Gas Lines 39 Gourmet 28 Growing Healthy 8 Health 50-51 Lynn Parks 40

new center - CHEER director Arlene Littleton, center, and Katherine Hignutt, president of the Greenwood Senior Activities Center, left, cut the ribbon for the new $1.5 million Greenwood CHEER center. On right is the Rev. Grace Batson, president of the CHEER board of directors. Related photos and story on page 14. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Invista workers facing layoffs shown support By Lynn R. Parks

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When Dale Brown, minister of the Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville, learned last fall that the Invista nylon plant in Seaford plans to lay off about 400 of its 500 employees, he thought that his church perhaps would have a role to play in helping affected families. “We have four people in our congregation who work at the plant,” he said. Since then, in all kinds of occupations, “we have seen people laid off, going from full-time to part-time and downsized,” Brown said. “I believe that the church has much to say to hurting people in this economy.” Brown was one of eight ministers who spoke at a Sunday evening prayer service at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Seaford, for Invista employees who are facing

layoffs. “We care deeply for all of you,” he said. “We love you. And we want to be of as much help, with God’s present grace, as we can be.” About 170 people attended the upbeat service, which included music by the Clarence Street Church of God’s men’s choir and several soloists. The overall theme of the service, sponsored by the Job Loss and Spiritual Response Team, was that in times of trouble, God can help. And that praying to God for help is an appropriate response. “Some people have said that prayer is a waste of time, but the Bible declares otherwise,” the Rev. Diane Melson of Concord United Methodist Church said. “For such a time as this, a call to prayer should be the first thing that we do.” Melson told the congregation to Continued to page four

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A prayer breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, at the Seaford Golf & Country Club. Advance ticket+ sales only through Jan. 15 for $20 a person. Keynote speaker is Gregory Fuller. The MLK Community Recognition Award will be presented to Regina Batson, a longtime educator in the Seaford School District. Live entertainment will be provided by James Brumble Jr. See gripping power points on the visionary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration continues at the Seaford High School from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2. Special appearance by: Artist Earl Hardy Sobers, the Rev. Brian Nixon reciting, “I Have a Dream Speech,” also featuring a Teen Summit, open mic, live entertainment, creative dance, vendors, free lunch, step show, MLK Jr. trivia, theme contest, children’s games sponsored by the Seaford Parks & Recreation, and face painting by the Seaford District Library, and much, much more. For more information or to sponsor a reserved table at the prayer breakfast, call 628-1908.

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Senate committee postings announced

Thurman Adams remains Senate President pro tem Senate President Pro Tem Thurman Adams Jr., D-Bridgeville, released a committee roster that puts some of the Senate’s most experienced leaders at the helm of several key panels during the General Assembly session that opens Tuesday. Committee assignments become official when

Adams is returned to his post as pro tem. Democrats have picked Adams to hold the chamber’s top floor post, but he must be elected to the office by the full Senate. “These appointments are provisional until the Senate acts,” said Senate Majority 90134100.Z Leader Anthony DeLuca, D-Newark East.

Markell-Denn inaugural events to start this weekend Events commemorating the inauguration of Governor-elect Jack Markell and Lieutenant Governorelect Matt Denn will begin with a prayer service in Sussex County on Friday and an arts celebration in Wilmington on Saturday. “We invite all Delawareans to join us in commemorating our inauguration,” Markell said. “We are looking forward to the chance to reflect and be inspired at the prayer service, celebrate Delaware’s vibrant arts community and share our inauguration with the public.” The events are free and open to the public, but seating is limited at both the prayer service and arts celebration and is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Attendees shoud also allow extra time to pass through security screening once they arrive at the event venues. As part of their efforts to increase volunteerism, Markell and Denn are urging all who attend the inaugural events to bring a can of food for the Food Bank of Delaware. In light of the tough economic times, Markell and Denn canceled the traditional inaugural ball and instead are encouraging Delawareans to donate their time to non-profit groups during a weekend of service Jan. 24 and 25.

More information about the weekend of service will be on display at the inaugural events and is also available on www.betterdelaware.org. The schedule is as follows:

• Friday, Jan. 16: Interfaith Prayer Service, 7 p.m., Delaware Technical & Community College’s Owens Campus, Georgetown. • Sunday, Jan. 18: A Celebration of the Arts, 7:30 p.m., The Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. • Monday, Jan. 19: The Swearing-In of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the University of Delaware’s Mitchell Hall, South College Avenue & Amstel Avenue (The Green), Newark. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. Ceremony begins at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. • Wednesday, Jan. 21: Inauguration Ceremonies, 11 a.m., Legislative Hall, Dover. Following the traditional ceremonies, which will include a reenacting of the administration of the oaths of office, Gov. Markell and Lt. Gov. Denn will hold a receiving line in the Governor’s Office on the third floor of Legislative Hall.

Inauguration not a state holiday

Citing the several hundred thousand dollars in overtime costs that taxpayers bear every time the state government declares a holiday, Governor-elect Jack Markell said he would not be declaring one on Jan. 20 for the Presidential Inauguration. Markell’s staff has received several inquiries from state employees about whether he would keep state government offices open that day. “The swearing-in of our next President will be a historic moment for our nation. But our state

faces a historic budget shortfall as well. Shuttering state government for the day would be handing taxpayers several hundred thousand dollars in overtime costs at the exact same time we are trying to balance a budget several hundred million dollars in deficit,” Markell said. Declaring a state holiday would also put undue pressure on county governments, who would be forced to bear overtime costs at the same time they are cutting services to solve deficits, Markell said.

Adams said he plans to keep Sen. Nancy Cook, D-Kenton, in charge of the budgetwriting Joint Finance Committee and Sen. Robert Venables, D-Laurel, at the helm of the Joint Bond Bill Committee, which is responsible for drafting the state’s capital 1/8/09 5:09 PM Page 1 budget.

“With the financial challenges we’re facing,” Adams said.“I think it’s important that we keep experienced, veteran leadership who have faced budget crisises before … “Overall, I think this is a very fair committee roster,” he said.

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“think big” in their prayers. “You can never ask too much of God,” she said. “Prayer is not something we do after we have exhausted all other sources of help.” The Rev. Thomas Gross from Frankford United Methodist Church said that he expected to see results following the prayer service. “I expect there’s going to be a change because we prayed tonight,” he said. “If you see things change, don’t say, ‘Aren’t we lucky?’ It’s because we prayed and asked God to help us.” “We don’t have to wait for help,” Brown said. “God is already doing something.” On Jan. 25, the churches’ Job Loss and Spiritual Response Team will sponsor a job fair at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. Representatives from local companies, Delaware Technical and Community College and social service agencies are expected to attend. The team also plans fund-raisers so that it can continue to hold job fairs and so that it can help families in financial need, Brown said. The Rev. Carlton Cannon from the Clarence Street Church of God offered assurance

that God is in control. “God sanctioned our being here this afternoon,” he said. “Every time God wants to move in the people, a crisis comes.” The Rev. Luis Almandoz of Cannon United Methodist Church talked about his 17 years as a missionary, when he often had to live on $20 a day. “My God supplied all our needs,” he said. “Your problems are little compared to how big your God is.” For your information: The Job Loss and Spiritual Response Team will sponsor a job fair Sunday, Jan. 25, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, Seaford. Representatives from local companies, Delaware Technical and Community College and area social agencies are expected to attend. Employers and agency representatives who want to participate can call Susan Kent, 745-1935, or e-mail her at HYPERLINK “mailto:susanrkent@yahoo.com” susanrkent@yahoo.com. Donations to the response team can be made to the Union United Methodist Church, Bridgeville, with the notation “Job Loss and Spiritual Response Team.”

NEW COUNCIL MEMBER - Judge William Mulvaney administers the oath of office Tuesday night to William Bennett, newest member of the Seaford City Council. Bennett was appointed to fill the seat of Mike Vincent, who resigned from the city council to take a seat on the county council. Bennett’s seat on the city’s planning and zoning commission, from which he resigned to take the city council seat, will be filled by appointment by Mayor Ed Butler. From left: Bennett’s daughters Andrea Hudson, Seaford, and Teresa Meredith, Bridgeville, his wife, Donna, Bennett and Mulvaney. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Firemen from Delaware will participate in inaugural parade

By Lynn R. Parks

When the 425 members of volunteer fire departments and auxiliaries in Delaware march in the inaugural parade next Tuesday, volunteer firefighter Ron Marvel, Seaford, will be at the lead. As one of two past presidents of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Marvel will help to carry the group’s 8-foot banner. Assisting him will be Alan Robinson of the Citizens Hose Volunteer Fire Department, Smyrna. “We will be part of a kind of history,” Marvel said. “I don’t imagine that I will ever get to do anything like this again.” Marvel said that the firefighters group is expected to be the largest group in the parade. After Sen. Joseph Biden was

Seaford invests in software that is more ‘user-friendly’ By Lynn R. Parks The city of Seaford has purchased new software for its computers. City manager Dolores Slatcher told the city council Tuesday night that the purchase is the first step toward making the city’s computer system more user-friendly, for staff as well as for city residents. The software cost $105,735 and will be purchased from Edmunds and Associates, Northfield, N.J., which submitted the lowest of three bids for the sale. The city included $125,000 in this year’s budget for the software purchase. Slatcher said that the remaining $20,000 will be used for additional costs, including training, of converting the city’s computers to the new system.

elected vice president, the organization submitted an application to be allowed to participate in the parade. Biden is president emeritus of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association. In addition to the Seaford Fire Department, volunteers and auxiliary members from the Bridgeville and Laurel departments plan to participate. Marvel said that he plans to leave Seaford at 4:45 on the morning of Inauguration Day. A bus will take the firefighters and auxiliary members from Georgetown to the Pentagon, where each person will go through security and credential checks. Another bus will take them to the Ellipse, near the White House and home to the national Christmas tree. From there, they will walk about 1 and ½ miles to the starting point of the parade. The parade will be another 1 and ½ miles long. The firefighters and auxiliary members will be dressed in their company uniforms, with black gloves included. The uniforms include hats, but no ear or face covering, Marvel said.

“It’s going to be cold,” Marvel predicted. Forecasters are predicting that the temperature that day will reach 38 degrees, under a partly sunny sky.

More than 13,000 people will participate in the parade. Up to 4 million people are expected to flood into the National Mall to witness the inauguration.

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Town approves police overtime following break-ins

Poor economy prompts Bridgeville to adjust budget to increase cash reserves By Mike McClure

After meeting with the police department earlier in the day, the Bridgeville Commission approved police overtime in response to an increase in car break-ins in town. The Commission also approved an FY 09 budget amendment which cuts the operational budget by five percent. Monday night’s Commission meeting began with a discussion of issues brought up during the meeting with the town’s police officers. Bridgeville Commission President Joe Conaway reported an increase in petty larceny in town, with a number of cars being broken into and damaged. While the town’s police department is understaffed (the town has three cadets in the police academy who will graduate in April), Conway called for something to be done to catch the criminals. The Commission unanimously voted to approve police overtime to address the break-ins. The town’s officers will work additional hours in unmarked cars, primarily at night. Commissioner Bill Jefferson urged citizens to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and to report it to the police department. He also asked citizens to lock their car doors and to put any valuables left in their cars out of sight.

Bridgeville resident Jack Dalton said he had $4,500 in damage done to his car in December. He also said it was the fifth time he had a car broken into and damaged in the past two years. He asked the town to have police officers on foot to address the problem. The Commission also addressed the problem of getting money out of fines assessed by its officers. Conaway said a $75 fine usually only nets the town $29. “Even though we stop somebody there are funds that are not coming back to the town,” said Conaway, who stressed that he does not believe the police department should be a revenue producer for the town. Conaway said he plans to talk to local legislators in an effort to keep the amount of money the town receives from fines from being reduced further in light of the state’s economic problems. The town is also looking into having a false alarm policy in response to the number of false alarms the police department has to respond to.

Poor economy prompts cuts

The Commission also unanimously approved an amendment to the FY 09 budget in response to the current state of the economy. Conaway asked Town Manager Bonnie Walls and Finance Director Jesse Savage to make cuts and adjustments to

the budget. The five percent cut in the operational budget will result in an increase in the town’s reserves from $80,000 to $142,000. Conaway said the move was made to ensure that the town will not need to go to taxpayers for more money in 2010. He believes the reserves could be up to $200,000 by the end of FY 09.

Pension plan

The Commission voted 5-0 to approve a resolution to allow the town’s police officers to participate in the state municipal pension plan. While this plan would require officers to pay into the plan, all of the town’s officers (including the three recruits) agreed to join the pension. Commissioner Pat Correll said she opposed the switch, but decided to vote for the resolution since all of the officers wanted to join the state pension plan. The Commission required 100 percent participation in the plan in order for it to come up for a vote. The town will now have to make the state pension plan available to other departments.

Election schedule

The municipal election will take place March 7 from 12-7 p.m. at town hall. Two seats are up for election: District 4, which is currently held by Conaway, and District

5, which is held by Jefferson. The deadline for candidates to file is Feb. 6. Residents must register to vote by Feb. 25.

Safe Family Holiday Campaign records 163 DUI arrests

Delaware law enforcement officers arrested 163 people for DUI between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve according to the final results of the 2008 Safe Family Holiday Campaign sponsored by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS). Of the 163 DUI arrests, 84 were the result of sobriety checkpoints conducted statewide, and the remaining 79 resulted from DUI saturation patrols. A total of 30 DUI checkpoints and 276 saturation patrols were scheduled for the initiative’s six week time frame. Twenty-one state and local law enforcement agencies participated. The Safe Family Holiday campaign began on Thanksgiving Eve with a statewide enforcement blitz. In addition to 56 DUI arrests made that first weekend, officers conducted nearly 70 patrols aimed at stopping speeding, aggressive and unbelted drivers. OHS also conducted a variety of public awareness activities during the campaign to educate the public about the dangers of drinking and driving.

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Business Huff named president/CEO

Go-Glass Corporation of Salisbury, Md. announces the appointment of Thomas W. Huff to president and chief executive officer. Since joining Go-Glass in 2005, Huff has held a variety of management positions including Seaford location manager and manager of Delaware operations. In 2008, the National Glass Association named Huff to its “Top 20 under 40” list of young leaders in the Glass Industry. Prior to joining Go-Glass Corporation, Huff worked as a business and technology consultant at BearingPoint Inc. in Washington, D.C. A graduate of The University of Michigan, Huff holds an MBA from Boston College. Go-Glass Corporation serves residential, commercial and auto customers, under the Mr. Go-Glass brand from seven locations in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. For more information, visit www. go-glass.com.

SCORE opens branch in Sussex

Delaware SCORE Chapter 42 has recently established a SCORE branch for Sussex County. There are three SCORE counselors assigned to the Sussex branch. SCORE counselors work closely with the SBA (Small Business Administration) and the local SBDC (Small Business Development Center) in Georgetown to help existing and future small business entrepreneurs either get a new business started or address problems being experienced by existing businesses. Starting a business requires planning. Many successful entrepreneurs understand that the learning curve is steep and have taken advantage of free, confidential small business counseling and low-cost educational training workshops from SCORE. For free business counseling from SCORE in Sussex County, visit www. scoredelaware.org, click “free counseling” and fill out a request for counseling form or call the SCORE Delaware Chapter at 302-573-6552. The Sussex branch would like to supplement our current counselors. People with backgrounds in banking, business law, accounting and business insurance

are especially needed. If you would like to explore volunteering as a SCORE counselor, visit www.scoredelaware.org and click “join SCORE” or call the SCORE Delaware Chapter at 302-573-6552.

Protect yourself from back injuries

The first annual Ag Safety and Health Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Delaware State Fire School. The workshop will focus on back injuries. Preventing back injuries is the nation’s number one workplace safety problem. A nationwide survey of farmers receiving services from Agrability confirm these staggering statistics indicating that back injuries are the second most common disability. Workshop topics include understanding the back, lifting techniques, treatment and management of back injuries plus assistive technologies for workers with back injuries. Medical and assistive technology experts will share their expertise and allow time for your questions. There is no registration fee for the workshop but registration is required. Lunch is being provided by Nationwide Insurance. To register, call the Delaware Farm Bureau Office at 302-697-3183. For more information, contact Ron Jester at the University of Delaware at 302-8567303, ext. 530. This workshop is sponsored by the University of Delaware, Cooperative Extension in cooperation with Easter Seals, Bayhealth Medical Center, and the Arthritis Foundation.

Commission recognizes the 2008 Environmental Steward The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission recently presented the 2008 Delaware Nutrient Management Program Environmental Steward award to Joe Bauer, grower for the Harrington area. Bauer was recognized at an award ceremony held during the Delaware Agricultural Week events at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Bauer operates a 120,000 capacity poultry farm and grows poultry for Perdue Farms, Inc. He received a lane sign, plaque and a cash award of $1,000. Other nominees receiving awards of

$500 were: Craig Truitt, Seaford grower nominated by Mountaire Farms of Delaware; Bruce Daisey, Millsboro grower nominated by Allen Family Foods, Inc.; and Chet Dickerson, Dover grower, nominated by the Delaware Maryland Agribusiness Association. Each year since 2001, the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission and the Delmarva poultry companies recognize a farmer or farmers whose stewardship and general farm practices contribute to the preservation of the environment, water quality and overall farmland.

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Chesapeake hopes to reduce rates

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Discover the importance of sharing a meal with your family By Karyl Rattay, MD, MS

Do you remember that big piece of furniture in the room near or in your kitchen? You know, it’s made of wood, has four legs, and a bunch of chairs around it? No, it’s not the junk mail repository or the homework center…it’s not Dr. Rattay the magazine rack or the place to file your bills…it’s your dinner table. Maybe it’s time you and your family reacquaint yourselves with its purpose. Let’s face it, in today’s world pulling off a family meal can seem challenging, although it may be easier while the kids are little. Experts and a range of studies suggest that the benefits of family meals are substantial. When kids eat meals frequently with their family, they tend to eat healthier diets, snack less, drink more milk and less soda, eat when they are hungry, and stop when they are full, all important factors in maintaining a healthy weight. Kids who eat regularly with their families are also less likely to snack on un-

healthy foods and more likely to eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Children may even do better in school. Conversation around the dinner table may expand their vocabulary. They get practice at expressing their points of view, giving them more confidence to speak up in class. But what happens as your kids get older? More team practices…more homework…more social activities…more independence…it all gets in the way of family meal time. It’s crucial for teens to take part in family meals, too. Recent studies show that teens who eat regular family meals are less likely to smoke, drink alcohol, or use marijuana and other drugs. Teen girls who frequently dine with their parents appear to have better self-esteem and experience less depression and less disordered eating behaviors such as dieting and binge eating. Eating with your teens can even decrease the incidence of depressive symptoms. If you’re ready to make 2009 the year you turn that hunk of wood back into the dinner table, here are some helpful ways to get you started: Plan Ahead. Combine all family mem-

bers’ calendars into one and find the days of the week when everyone is available. Then make these the family dinner nights. Have everyone commit to keeping these nights and times open strictly for family meals. Shop Ahead. You know how easily the day can get away from you, so purchase ingredients ahead of time. If you can, maybe even cook a meal on the weekend and freeze it for use later in the week. Make it a Family Affair. Give everyone a dinner responsibility. Even the little ones can fold napkins, pour water, and put out silverware. Older kids can make the salad or help prepare the main dish. Offer your teen a night where he or she makes dinner and you just supervise. Bring it Home. No time to cook? Order healthy take-out, so you can still eat at home. Turn off all Electronics. That means cell phones, the house phone, iPods, and especially the TV! The television is not a member of your family. Focus on each other as you enjoy a healthy, balanced meal. Keep Conversations Positive. Dinner

time is not the time to grill your kids about their grades or talk finances with your spouse. Instead, go around the table and have each family member announce the best part of his or her day. Ask what happened at school, tell them about your day, tell a joke, make plans for your next family meal, or for a fun family outing. Make it a habit. All kids thrive on routine…even your teens. Remember, the important part is that you are all sitting down to enjoy each other’s company over a healthy, nutritious meal. It doesn’t have to be elaborate… soup and sandwiches or breakfast for dinner work just as well as a fancy fourcourse meal! The most important thing is spending time connecting with your kids. And keep in mind that while it’s great for games, school projects, and jigsaw puzzles, the dinner table is best utilized when all members of your family are sitting at it together enjoying a family meal. Karyl Rattay, MD, MS, is a senior program and policy analyst and an expert in obesity prevention for Nemours Health and Prevention Services, based in Newark.

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Lt. Governor Carney plans to move into the private sector

Law sought to protect homeowners and insurance

Lt. Governor John Carney is joining the els of Excellence in Education to the Lt. sembled a growing portfolio of companies our state is tied to a strong and growing firm Transformative Technologies. CarGovernor’s Challenge, I think we did more that will use unique intellectual property economy and I thought it was important at will work by the company legislation, out thatthis the critical be time the only body that in can protect stated appeal theofficeGeneral Commissioner ney,Insurance who served as lieutenantMatt governor for thatinhe thewould Lt. Governor’s than hasAssembly ever developed andpointed which will to play a role creating with Commissioner to regulation these unfair Court’s decision to the Denn years, and members the Senate eight was firstof elected in 2000 Superior and been done before.” beDenn headquartered in Delawareinasquestion a base was imjobs herehomeowners in Delaware. from This opportunity pass this legislation so plemented onlydesign, after the House I hope House will Delaware Supreme Court. and HouseinInsurance re-elected 2004. CommitCarney will become the president and forpromptly their management, marketing, will give practices, me a chance to dothe that.” homeowners can once again beand project of Representatives failed to ad-Carneytake issue more seriously.” the appeal is pending, tees“Iwill a new in the wantpursue to thank the law people of Dela- While chief operating officer of Transformative engineering, finance functions. leftthis open the possibility of reprotected.” dressDelaWind, the issue in 2005. The case is C.A. No. 05C-10Commissioner Denn and legisla- systems wake for of agiving Delaware court rulingto serve ware me the privilege Technologies, a Delaware engiIts companies include ReCoturning to public office. Statethat Rep. “The last timeTechthe House of“I have309 SCD, American tive leaders will seek to enact company thatLt.would allowfor insurance com-years,” as Governor the last eight neering and information cre-Valerie Gen,Longhurst, SethGen, and Transformative spent more than 20 Insurance years of my a member of the House EconomRepresentatives was given alife billin public Association Property to proprietary provide theand same panies to refuse to renew homeCarney said. “I have worked hard to legislation make ates patented intellectual nologies Information Systems Group. service,”and Carney said. and “I am ic Development, to address this problem, Insurers of protectionproperty affordedinby dis-of green insurance policyholdaowner difference in thefor lives of Delawareans, thethe fields technology Banking “I’m and excited about this opportunity to it did looking atCasualty ways that I mightAssociation continue that Insurance Committee and the not act,” she said. America vs. Delaware Departputed regulation. ers who make claims against and I am proud of the many successful and advanced information systems. be on the cutting edge of important new service in the future and I will have more chief has House of the new “Now thatfuture the legislature of Insurance. “We will Transformative fight on every availtheir policies, or even askFrom ques-our Modinitiatives we completed. Technologies as- sponsor industries,” Carney said. “The of tomay say onment that subject in weeks ahead.” tions about doing so. Recently, a able front to protect homeowners from abusive practices by the Delaware Superior Court judge insurance industry,” Commisruled in favor of two insurance sioner Denn said. industry groups in a lawsuit State Sen. David Sokola, a seeking to overturn a 2005 Department of Insurance regulation member of the Senate Insurance Committee, will be the chief banning the practice of non-responsor of the legislation to be newing homeowners insurance Delaware 10ofother Northis potentially introduced onapplicable Jan. 8. not only policies as a and result making east and Mid-Atlantic states have in “It transportation, butunfair also for is completely forfuel claims. committed to developing a reused for heating buildings, ininsurance companies to punish The regulation also prohibited gional Carbon Fuel Standard homeowners dustrial processes and electricity for making routine insurersLow from treating simple (LCFS) in from orderpolicyholders to reduce greengeneration. claims against their homeowners questions as house emissions fuels California wasSokola the first to cominsurance,” Sen. said. claims.gas The insurers from had argued for vehicles uses. 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Delaware joins states to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions

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Autism Delaware opens office in Milford to extend its services Autism Delaware announces the opening of its new office in Milford, answering a growing need for services in southern Delaware. The new office extends the services of Autism Delaware to those affected by autism in Kent and Sussex Counties. Autism Delaware will provide mentoring and training programs for parents, coordinate social events and support groups for families, organize groups for teenagers with Asperger’s Syndrome and lead social skills classes for children. Dafne Carnright, downstate coordinator of the Milford office, will be responsible for overseeing the office, representing Autism Delaware at public events, recruiting volunteers and raising public awareness about autism.

“The Milford office will really help families in Kent and Sussex Counties who formerly had to utilize our New Castle County office for assistance and services,” said Autism Delaware Executive Director Theda Ellis. The new office will give Autism Delaware an increased presence in the two southern counties, where the number of children born with autism is rising each year. In 1999, there were 85 autistic children in southern Delaware’s public schools; in 2007, the number increased to 216 children. Autism Delaware will offer support to about 200 families in Kent and Sussex Counties, providing services for them in their own communities. For more information, contact Theda Ellis or visit www.delautism.org.

ENTERPRISE DONATES TO HOSPICE - Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation recently presented a $1,500 charitable contribution to Delaware Hospice in support of its “Community Campaign to Expand Delaware Hospice.” From left are Gary Wright; Debbie Wright; Paul Littleton; Delaware Hospice President and CEO Susan Lloyd; Enterprise Rent-a-Car Assistant Manager Nicholas Gilbert and Area Manager Angela Mazar; Delaware Hospice VP and COO, Dr. Margery White; Jo Littleton; and Delaware Hospice Assistant Director of Development Peggy Dolby at the check presentation.

DNREC files a petition with EPA to reduce emissions from states The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has filed a petition with the Environmental Protection Agency asking the agency to take action to reduce emissions from upwind states that contribute to Delaware’s air quality problems. Specifically, the petition developed under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act Amendments asks EPA to find that the states of Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia must stop emitting air pollutants in amounts which will contribute significantly to Delaware’s non-attainment with Ozone and fine particles standards. The action comes in the wake of an EPA request for Delaware to “bump up” its air quality classification, or face a proposed disapproval early next year of its State Implementation Plan to meet federal air quality standards for ground level ozone. “Few other states have taken such an aggressive approach as Delaware to improving air quality,” said Secretary John A. Hughes. “From controlling large sources such as power plants down to the type of gas cans that can be used by homeowners, we have adopted a range of controls that have helped air quality in both Delaware and in those states that are downwind of us. However, we can’t control pollution in other states that comes into Delaware; we need EPA’s help to do that.”

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quality standards by controlling NOx and SO2 emissions from their coal and oil fired power plants. The variety of air pollution controls now in place will help Delaware meet air standards in 2009, the year in which states must demonstrate that they meet standards. These controls have included some of the most stringent measures adopted by any state, such as reduction of multiple

pollutants from coal and residual oil fired electric utility power plants, requirements for low emissions from consumer products, controls on stationary generators, reduced NOX emissions from large boilers, and requirements to reduce VOC emissions from crude oil lightering operations in the Delaware Bay. The 216 petition and letters are available at www.dnrec.delaware.gov.

DPH releases maps of cancer incidence rates in state

In accordance with SB 235 passed last year, Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) has released state maps showing cancer incidence rates from 2001 to 2005 by census tract. The maps use age-adjusted rates using the number of cases per 100,000 residents. Age-adjustment eliminates the age of cancer patients as a factor for why rates vary. The U. S. Census Bureau has divided Delaware into 197 census tracts. Census tracts are often different from town lines and districts. They allow researchers to look more closely at communities. Findings included: • Twenty-nine of the census tracts were statistically significant when compared with the state average rate, 23 lower and 145 neither. • One of these 29 census tracts was predominantly due to one cancer - prostate. The causes of prostate cancer are

relatively unknown. However the good news is that there are screening tests for prostate cancer. • The other 28 had high rates due to a mixture of cancers suggesting no particular reason for why they were high. DPH plans to look more closely at all the census tracts that were statistically significant. Decades of study show that the reason cancer rates are higher in small geographic areas, such as census tracts, cannot be determined. This is because: • Higher rates of cancer occur by chance. We may be searching for a cause that does not exist. • The environment is constantly changing. • Where we live is influenced by regional, national, and global environments. • The time between exposure to a harmful substance and the development

of cancer can be decades. • It is hard to measure a substance in the environment, how long it has been there, and how long a person has been in contact with it. • Cancer is caused by a combination of many factors - including your genetic make-up - some of which are not fully understood. DPH offers programs that can assist Delawareans in protecting themselves from contracting cancer as well as programs for those who suffer from cancer. Free cancer screening is available to those without insurance or whose insurance doesn’t cover these tests. DPH also offers free services to help residents quit smoking. The Healthy Homes website can help Delawareans find and eliminate indoor environmental hazards - www.dhss. delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hsp/healthyhomes. html.

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#210277 Mature plants shown. Actual plant material at store may vary.

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was $ 98 8

MAIL-IN REBATE

20% off

If paid in full within 12 months

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months*

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was $ 48 4

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998

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after discounts are applied. (Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer (WFW8300SW) and Matching Dryer Pair) Gas dryer at a higher price ($1068 for the pair). Pedestals sold separately. Limit 1 laundry pair per customer. Price reduction taken at register. Offer valid on Washer Item #232560, Electric Dryer #232563, and Gas Dryer #232564. May be available through Special Order Express. Offer valid 1/15/09 - 1/19/09. See associate for details.

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Venecia branded cabinets. Offer is for basic installation only. Install offer price is per cabinet and does not include cost of cabinet. Offer valid 1/15/09 1/31/09. In-home measurement must be purchased by 1/31/09. Additional charges may apply. See associate for details. Discount taken at time of order.

clearance

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Look for yellow clearance labels throughout lighting department. Price reflects discount. Offer starts 1/15/09. While supplies last. Selection may vary by store. See store for details.

Prices may vary after 1/19/2009 if there are market variations. “Was” prices in this advertisement were in effect on 1/9/2009 and may vary based on Lowe’s Everyday Low Price policy. See store for details regarding product warranties. We reserve the right to limit quantities. While Lowe’s strives to be accurate, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error. Prices and promotions apply to US locations only, and are available while supplies last. We guarantee our everyday competitive prices. If you find a lower everyday or advertised price on an identical stock item at any local retail competitor that has the item in stock, we’ll beat their price by 10% when you buy from us. Just bring us the competitor’s current ad or other confirmation of the price that you have found. Lowe’s reserves the right to verify the lower price prior to sale. Cash/charge card and carry purchases only. Competitor’s closeout, special order, discontinued, clearance, liquidation and damaged items are excluded from this offer. On percent off sales, we will match the competitor’s percent off offer. Limited to reasonable quantities for homeowner and one-house order quantities for cash and carry contractors. Current instore price, if lower, overrides Lowe’s advertised price. Price guarantee honored at all Lowe’s retail locations. Labor charges for product installation are excluded from our price guarantee offer in our stores with an Installed Sales Program. Visit store for complete details. No-Hassle Return Policy: If you are not completely happy with your purchase, simply return it along with your original sales receipt to any local Lowe’s store within ninety (90) days** of purchase. We’ll either repair it, replace it, refund your money or credit your account. **30 days for Outdoor Power Equipment (mowers, chain saws, blowers, tillers, trimmers and pressure washers). Fair Purchase Policy: In order to provide fair purchase opportunity to all our customers, Lowe’s reserves the right to limit quantities sold to individual customers. NonStock Policy: If, by chance, your local Lowe’s store does not stock an item we advertise, we will be glad to order that item for you at the advertised price. Delivery Policy: Delivery applies to deliveries made to locations within the United States only. Certain restrictions apply. See store for details. © 2009 by Lowe’s®. All rights reserved. Lowe’s and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. (090191_1)

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New Greenwood Activities Center ‘quantum leap forward’ By Lynn R. Parks

In her prayer during Monday’s dedication of the new Greenwood Senior Activities Center, the Rev. Grace Batten asked that “all people who enter here be blessed, inspired, uplifted and rejuvenated.” And she prayed that the new $1.5 million center will be “a place of relaxation and tranquility.” Whatever it is, the new center will be much better than the old center, said Kenneth Bock, deputy director of CHEER, the county’s senior citizen program. “This is a quantum leap forward for us here,” Bock told the more than 130 people gathered in the center’s new dining room. At 5,300 square feet, the new center, on U.S. 13 right behind the old center, is twice the size of the building it is replacing, he said. And it includes a fitness room, meeting rooms, office space and a commercial kitchen. “In addition to meeting the daily needs of our mature people, the building will be available to the community at large,” Bock said. “We are here to support the needs of the town of Greenwood.” Florence Mason, director of the CHEER nutrition program, said that agency’s staff will be able to cater events in the

center dining room. “We can do anything you want, including weddings, birthdays, retirement dinners, anything,” she said. But the purpose of the center will be to help the area’s senior citizens. Available service will include social activities, education, health and nutrition classes and “just good fun,” Bock said. Mary Nieberlein, Greenwood, said that she is especially looking forward to the fitness room being opened. The center is awaiting arrival of equipment for the room; now, members use the room for video game bowling. “This building is very nice, nicer than what we had before,” Nieberlein said. “The other building was so small, we really couldn’t do much.” The Greenwood Senior Center was started in 1974 in the Greenwood United Methodist Church. Last year, it served more than 17,000 meals, CHEER director Arlene Littleton said, including nearly 10,000 meals to homebound people. CHEER centers are also located in Georgetown, Long Neck, Ocean View, Roxana, Slaughter Neck and Lewes. Independent senior centers in Bridgeville and Laurel are served by the CHEER nutrition program.

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Livingstons celebrate 60 years Phil and Phillys Livingston celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve. They celebrated with their three sons and daughters-in-law and their six grandchildren. Their oldest son, Col. Thaddeus Livingston, USAF-Retired and now a commercial pilot, came with his wife, Katherine, from Mt. Holly, N.J., with their daughter, Caroline Grace, and her husband, Rob Alesiani, both graduates of Rutgers University. Their son, Thaddeus Andrew Livingston, came in from Anchorage where he is a student at Alaska Pacific University. Their second son, Major Philip Livingston, USAF-Retired and now a pilot with FedEx, came with his wife, Karen, from Magnolia and their daughter, Jean Louise, a student at the University of Toledo, and their son, Philip, a senior at Caesar Rodney High School. Their third son, Capt. Keith Livingston of Seaford, and his wife, Katherine, a teacher at Laurel High School, came with their two sons, Schuyler, a student at Del Tech, and Robert, a student at the Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences, Georgetown. Phil, a former special agent with the FBI and past commodore of the Nanticoke River Yacht Club, is a high school substitute teacher. He is concert chairman for the Seaford Community Concert Association. Phillys is a former nursery school di-

rector in both New Orleans and New York and founder of The Quilt Patch in Locust Valley, N.Y. Both have been active in the Lutheran churches where they resided in Ohio, Indiana, Chicago, New Orleans, New York and locally, and both remain active in the Woodland Ferry Association. Phil, a pilot, has taken numerous aerial photos for this paper. The couple was married New Year’s eve 1948 at the Church of the Redeemer Episcopal in Merrick, Long Island, N.Y., at a candlelight service during a blizzard.

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Algier, Evans will be married in November Terry and Jo Ellen Algier of Greenwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Katey Jo, to Kevin Andrew Evans, son of the late Joseph and Beverly Evans of Bridgeville. The bride-to-be is a 2005 graduate of Woodbridge High School and a graduating senior at Salisbury University, Salisbury, Md., majoring in communications. Her fiancé is a 1996 graduate of Woodbridge High School and is the owner and operator of Evans Farms, Bridgeville. A Nov. 7 wedding is planned at Baywood Greens, Long Neck.

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McPartland, Milo plan to marry in 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McPartland of New London, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin McPartland, to Ensign Joseph Milo, son of CDR and Mrs. Gregg Milo (USNR-Ret.) of St. Johns, Fla. McPartland is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Connor and Mr. and Mrs. Harry McPartland of Seaford. She is a 2006 graduate of Avon Grove High School and will graduate from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., in December with a bachelor of arts in history. Her fiance is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reagan, formerly of Laurel. He is a 2008 graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He is stationed in Charleston, S.C., where he is training to be a submariner at the Nuclear Power School. A spring wedding is planned for 2010.

Andrew Bell, son of Gerald and Karen Bell of Seaford, is the 2009 winner of the Delaware American Legion Department Oratorical contest. The award was presented at Wesley College’s Malmberg Hall in Dover. Andy competed last week against three students, one from Kent County and two from New Castle County. A junior at Sussex Technical High School, he delivered his memorized speech, “What the Constitution Means to Me.” Andrew Bell (right) receives the first place award for the Andy is active in the Boy Scouts of America and 2009 Department of Delaware Oratorical Contest from Charles Armbruster. District 2 Commander Aleta Krauss asrecently earned his Eagle sists in the presentation (foreground). Scout Award. He is a member of the Stateline 4-H Club, graduated from the Delaware Youth Competition at Indiana University-Purdue Leadership Academy in 2008 and is active University. Top prize is $18,000 in scholarship money. at Gethsemane United Methodist Church. Speeches at the competition had to be He is a member of the National Honor no more than 10 minutes and no less than Society, National Technical Honor Society eight minutes in length. Andy spoke about and Key Club. He is an honor roll student what the U.S. Constitution means to the at Sussex Tech and received distinguished citizens of this nation, the freedoms guarscores on the reading and math portions of anteed and enjoyed by U.S. citizens, and the Delaware State Testing Program. He our forefathers’ inspirations and intuition. received the 2004 Middle School PrudenEach contestant was also given a copy tial Spirit of Community Award and the the 3rd Amendment to the Constitution Janosik Family Scholarship in 2008. and had five minutes to mentally write Andy will now compete in the 72nd and deliver an oration from three to five National American Legion Oratorical minutes long. REAL ESTATE

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Community Bulletin Board For more information, contact HarleyDavidson of Seaford at 629-6161 or visit hdofseaford.com

Seaford District Library Events

Farmers & Artisans Market

Although we’ve had a pretty mild winter, to date, many of us will soon begin thinking about spring planting and getting out in the garden or fields. Because those seed books will soon be arriving, we have scheduled the first full-member meeting of Seaford’s Farmers & Artisans Market for Wednesday evening, Jan. 28; Seaford Library (Porter Street) at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and there will be a sign-in sheet for those who would like to offer suggestions or comments. 2008 members (paying vendors in good standing and board members) will have voting priviledges. For details, contact Lynne Betts at 629-3949 or DEGreendonkey@yahoo.com

Homemade soup sale

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

Truckload sale

A truckload sale will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., at 26673 Sussex Highway, northbound Rt. 13 between Seaford and Laurel. Items to be sold include: fresh fruit and vegetables, ice cream treats, and beverages. This sale will benefit the Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. - Ensuring good life choices and support for local pre-teens.

Taming temper tantrums

Free program for parents and caregivers of young children. Families will learn about the basics of discipline, handling tantrums and understanding children and their temperment. Friday, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., at the Seaford District Library meeting room, 402-N. Porter St. This is sponsored by Sussex Parents as Teachers. For more information call 856-5239, or Cris Henderson, 875-2781.

Chili cookoff

On Saturday, Jan. 17, Harley-Davidson of Seaford will host its annual Chili Cookoff to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The competition begins at 10 a.m. and runs to 3 p.m., or as long as supplies last. You can sample the chili with a $5 donation sampler packet available at the store. If you think you make the best chili, you can enter your best pot of MDA love for free. Contact Ashley at Harley-Davidson of Seaford before Friday to enter by calling 629-6161. The winner will be picked by the sampling public and the top prize is a $100 gift certificate to Harley-Davidson of Seaford. Second prize is a $75 gift certificate and third prize is a $25 gift certificate.

• “Ratification: The Rest of the Story” presented by Madeline Dunn on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. “A lively interactive perspective on the United States Constitution…” This program is for elementary aged students. • The “Science and Religion Book Discussion will meet on Monday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. • Baby Bookworms, an infant story time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Toddler Tales, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; 3-5 Storytime, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. • The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the Library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive the reimbursement. The Seaford Library receives 10% of the total receipt. • Registration for the Adult Winter Reading Program “Winter Sizzlers” starts on Wednesday, Jan. 28. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524. • The Seaford District Library hosts “The History and Impact of the Beatles” presented by Joel Glazier on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. See how this quartet from

Liverpool England changed popular culture around the world. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524.

Senior Center holds bingo

The Nanticoke Senior Center will hold a Longaberger Basket and Pottery Bingo on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Senior Center in Seaford to benefit their building fund. Advance ticket sales are $20 and tickets at the door are $25. The evening includes a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, door prizes and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. and refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information and tickets, call the Nanticoke Senior Center at 629-4939.

MLK celebration set

A prayer breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 19, at the Seaford Golf & Country Club. Keynote speaker is Gregory Fuller. The MLK Community Recognition Award will be presented to Regina Batson, a longtime educator in the Seaford School District. Live entertainment will be provided by James Brumble Jr. The celebration continues at Seaford High School from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with several events - open mic, cultural extravaganza, lunch, trivia, games and more. Admission is $2. For details or to sponsor a reserved table at the prayer breakfast, call 628-1908.

Historical Society hosts events

The Historical Society will host speaker Russ McCabe, director of the DE Public Archives, on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford. McCabe will speak on the acquisition and preservation of the Cannon-Masten House on Atlanta Road which was built in 1727.

BEDCO Boat Show & Auction

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

Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands is back again for its third annual play off. To register your band you can pick up applications at Seaford Music, call Maria Demott at 6294587 ext. 405. Bands are required to attend a dress rehearsal on Feb. 5, 10, and 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., to review important details for the show. Category prizes will be given to best rock, rap, and latino groups pending the number of competing groups for each category. The rumble will take place on Feb. 27, 6 to 10 p.m. at Seaford High School Madden Auditorium. Pay your $5 dollars before, or $7 dollars at the door.

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Dear Rota,

Should we tip our wedding vendors for their services? Tipping is not mandatory, but does serve as a bonus for a job well done. Most reception venues will include a gratuity with their services so double check before you start handing out extra money. I would recommend setting aside a 15% - 20% tip for your hair and make-up vendor, along with a tip or donation for your ceremony officiant. If you know before your event begins that you will tip your florist, entertainment, and cake designer to name a few, place the money in an envelope with their name or business clearly written on the front. Designate a family member to distribute the additional gratuities before and after the event. You may also want to include a little note expressing your thanks for a job well done! “Rota” is Stefanie Sirota, director of sales at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville.

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Fitness classes

Come join us in fitness classes: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, at 9 a.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. We meet in St. John’s UMC Fellowship Hall in Seaford. (Sponsored by St. John’s but open to the public.) Beginners to intermediate participants are welcome in this fun, faithfilled, co-ed, non-competitive, resistance training, stretching, high/low aerobic class. Get your Dr.’s OK and come try a free one to see if it meets your needs. For more information or to register call 24-year AFAA-certified fitness professional, Carol Lynch at 629-7539.

Elks Lodge

The Seaford Elks Lodge 2458 is running the Michael Manning Disabled Vietnam Veteran’s Coin Can Drive. Cans have been placed in stores through the area and customers are urged to drop spare change in to help injured and disabled veterans. If there are any questions feel free to call Glenn Beard at 628-2991.

How to research old houses

A program on how to research the dates and families of old houses will be offered at the Laurel Public Library on Saturday,

MORNING STAR • JANUARY 15 - 21, 2009 Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Delaware Public Archive Researcher, Margaret Dunham will present strategies for discovering the history of home ownerships and land transfers by using legal documents such as wills, deeds, orphan court records, tax records, and other legal transfers on file at the Dover archives. For more information, email normajean.fowler@lib.de.us or call 875-3184.

Laurel Library Reading Program

The theme of this year’s Winter Reading Program is “Get Wrapped Up in Reading at the Library!” with programs with an ancient Egyptian theme and lots of prizes for children in grades K-6. Signups for the Laurel Public Library’s Winter Reading Program for children in grades K-6 begin on Saturday, Jan. 24, and will continue throughout the program. Students who read at least five books before Feb. 21 will receive a book and a prize from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library. Children will also earn a trip to the Treasure Box for every five books read. Special prizes will be awarded to the top reader in grades K-6 and to the child who reads the most books over all. Children are invited to an Ancient Egyptian Festival, which will offer games, crafts, food and fun at Saturday, Jan. 31, 12:30 p.m. Make an Egyptian collar and cuffs on Thursday, Feb. 5, 4:15 p.m. Dr. Fluharty from the Visiting Scholars Program of the Delaware Humanities Program presents a hands-on look at Ancient Egypt at Saturday, Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m. Egyptian Crafts: Make an Egyptian mobile on Thursday, Feb. 19, 4:15 p.m. Last day to add books to your Reading Log is Saturday, Feb. 21.

Life coaching

Find more meaning in your life with an Essential Life Skills program at the Laurel Library on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Certified Life Coach Cindy Saadi will share two vital tools for having an enjoyable and productive life. Saadi is a certified professional life coach with training through the International Coach Academy. A published writer with a master’s degree in criminology and corrections, she previously worked as a U.S. pretrial officer and Department of Defense special agent. The program lasts one hour with time for questions and answers. For more information, email normajean.fowler@lib.de.us or call 875-3184.

‘High School Musical’

The Laurel High School Drama Club will present its Winter Musical, Disney’s “High School Musical,” on Feb. 27, 28, and March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and matinee performances on March 1, 7, and 8 at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Laurel High School Auditorium. Contact Brian Cass at bcass@laurel. k12.de.us, for advance tickets or reserve by phone 875-6120, ext. 273, or purchase in the High School Office. Tickets price: adults $8, students/senior citizens $5.

John Benson benefit

The Laurel American Legion is hosting a benefit for the John Benson family on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Legion. Food, beverages and entertainment are included in tickets, which are $18 a person or $35 a couple. For more information, contact Ann at 236-8558.

Winter reading program

Oyster sandwiches

Hope Lodge 4 will have oyster sandwiches and crab cakes on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 102 West 6th Street, Laurel.

Bring your family and friends to the Greenwood Library for the “Get Caught Reading Together!” program. Families, couples, or groups of two or more friends may register to play reading bingo and have the opportunity to win prizes. The program runs through March 6. For more information, visit the library or call 3495309.

Model Train & Toy Show

Indoor Yard Sale

The Laurel Lions Club is sponsoring a Model Train & Collectible Toy Show on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Laurel Fire House, 10th Street. General Fee is $5, and children under 10 are free. For more information contact Barry Munoz at 875-7408.

African American doll exhibit

“Silent Companions: 150 years of African American dolls” at the Laurel Public Library will remain on display in the Carvel Room until Jan. 30. Children accompanied by adults are encouraged to come. For more information contact normajean.fowler@lib.de.us or call 8753184.

AARP Driving Course

Laurel Senior Center will have an AARP Driving Course on Jan. 26 and 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members.

Mentors needed

The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program is seeking dedicated adults to spend one hour per week with a fifth, sixth, or seventh grader. Mentors and students meet at the Laurel Library. Contact Kim Trivits or Lynne Betts at 629-7790 for details.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post #7478 of 2 Governors Ave. in Greenwood, will sponsor their second “Cabin Fever Indoor Yard Sale” at the Post on Saturday, Jan. 24. Time is from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., set up starts at 6 a.m. Tables can be purchased for $10 by contacting Sr. Vice Durene Jones at (cell) 519-3604. Baked goods will be sold by the Ladies Auxiliary as well as breakfast sandwiches and hotdogs and beverages. There will also be an onsite 50/50 raffle to benefit Awareness Week for VFW National Home for Children. Proceeds from the “Cabin Fever Indoor Yard Sale” will benefit the programs of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Greenwood Library events

• Friday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m., area youth are invited to the Greenwood Public Library to learn to draw Anime and Manga characters. Bring your imagination and join in as we practice creating heroes and villains in the Japanese style. The program is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call 302-349-5309. • Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m., Kindermusik instructor, Joyce Sterling, will return to the Greenwood Public Library to offer a special morning featur-

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Bingo benefits scholarship

A basket bingo featuring Longaberger baskets and Vera Bradley is set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Salisbury, Md. The event, which will benefit the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund, is presented by Harley-Davidson of Ocean City and Harley-Davidson of Seaford. This scholarship is given to a high school senior who plans to become a teacher. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be available from the kitchen, with a portion of the proceeds going to the scholarship. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, located on Route 50 east of Berlin, Md., and at Harley-Davidson of Seaford, located on Route 13 just north of Seaford. Tickets are $25 at the door and seating is limited. For more information on the games, contact Helen Rash at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City at 410-629-1599. For more information about the scholarship, contact Benita Wilson of Harley-Davidson of Seaford at 629-6161 or Benita.Wilson@hdofseaford. com.

Collectibles Show

A farm toy, truck, and collectibles show, featuring die cast farm toys, trucks, and cars will be held at Federalsburg Fire Hall, 208 N. University Ave., Federalsburg, Md., on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $1. This will benefit the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company. For more information call 410754-7400.

Model Railroad Club

This weekend, Jan. 17 and 18, will be the last open house of the season for the Delmarva Model Railroad Club. The display features an “O” scale layout, three “N” scale platforms a large “HO” scale platform with operating signals and a Christmas garden display featuring antique trains, Thomas the Tank engine and trolley cars. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. The club is located on the second floor at 103 East State St. (Rt. 54) in downtown Delmar. One block east of the N.S. Railroad tracks. Free parking in

The eighth annual Red, White, & Blue Gala, a fundraiser for Operation Uplink, sponsored by the Department of Delaware Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Dover Sheraton Hotel. The evening begins with cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. After dinner, there will be fundraising events to raise money for Operation Uplink, a VFW program that supplies pre-paid phone cards to our military heroes on active duty as well as hospitalized veterans. Dress is semi-formal and tickets are $35 per person. The public is invited to attend. The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Jan. 23. For more information, contact QM Kitson at 302-335-0286 or delawarevfwqm@comcast.net. Tickets are available through Jesse E. Kitson, State QM, 167 Carnation Dr., Magnolia, DE 19962. Checks should be made payable to the “Dept. of DE, VFW,” memo to “RWB GALA”.

Scrapbooking fundraiser

A scrapbooking fundraiser event will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lulu Ross Elementary School at 310 Lovers Lane, Milford. The event is sponsored by the Lulu Ross Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP). All proceeds will directly benefit students at Lulu Ross Elementary School. The cost of the scrapbooking event is $25 per person and the fee includes breakfast, lunch, table space and hourly door prizes. Vendors from Creative Memories and Close to My Heart will have inventory available throughout the day and will be available to assist scrapbookers with their projects as well as make and take activities. To register for the event, please contact Cindy McKenzie at CMckenzi@mail.milford.k12.de.us or call the school at 302-422-1640.

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Lee-Jackson Day Ceremony The Delaware Grays, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2068 and United Daughters of the Confederacy, Caleb Ross Chapter # 2635 invite interested people to attend the Lee-Jackson Birthday Ceremonies taking place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Confederate Soldiers Monument in Georgetown, at the Nutter B. Marvel Museum located at 510 South Bedford Street, off Rt. 113. For details visit www.DESCV.org.

Del Tech activites

Start off the new year by learning a new hobby, getting in shape, or taking a fun-day trip with the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown. Singles can attend the Mixed Singles Club luncheon on Jan. 21. On Jan. 26, bring back memories of the 50s at the Sock Hop. Play bridge and socialize beginning Jan. 27, or learn how to play bridge or improve your skills beginning Jan. 29. Take an art class or learn a new language. Beginning Jan. 22, receive informal portrait drawing instruction or learn the basics of watercolor. Learn how to speak Spanish, use Windows, or incorporate life stories in creative writing beginning Jan. 27. Woodcarvers can enjoy hands-on learning, camaraderie and demonstrations as a member of the Adult Plus+ Woodcarvers Club. Fitness and wellness classes will improve your health and lower stress. Beginning Jan. 26, drop-in recreational swimming will be held at Independence Hall in Millsboro. Beginning Jan. 27, combine the use of mind, body and spirit into graceful and slow movements with Tai Chi. Join the Delaware Tech Fitness Center by signing up for the monthly or 16-week program. Attend a musical and visual journey through our country with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops in “Visions of America” at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on Jan. 31.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 15 - 21, 2009 Theater to see “My Way,” a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Sept. 12-18 – Mackinac Island, Michigan. Two meals a day included. Have two days in Frankenmuth and cross Lake Huron for lunch at the Grand Hotel on the island. Also cross Lake Superior and ride through the Soo Locks. Visit the Kewadin Shores Casino. Cost: $790 pp double occupancy. To insure a bus seat, reserve your seat early. One third of cost is due at time of sign up. Contact Rose Wheaton at 6297180 for more information.

Longaberger bus trip

Renee’ S. Morris, an Independent Longaberger branch leader, is hosting a tour to The Longaberger Company in Ohio on Thursday, March 26 through Saturday, March 28. The chartered tour will include visits to Longaberger’s basket-shaped home office in Newark, Ohio; the manufacturing campus to see baskets being handcrafted by thousands of artisans; and Longaberger Homestead, the company’s shopping, dining and entertainment destination, located adjacent to the manufacturing campus in Frazeysburg, Ohio. For more information or to make reservations, contact Morris at 302-2458842 or RGMorris93@comcast. net.

NARFE

The Georgetown Chapter (1992) of the National Association of Active Retired Federal Employees will hold their next meeting on Monday, Jan. 19, at noon, with lunch at the Grotto Pizza in Seaford. For more information or to become a member, contact Charles Singman, president, at 302-337-0337.

Widowed Persons Service

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 12:15 p.m. at St. Luke’s Parish House, Seaford. It will be a “Pot-Luck” lunch ($3 and bring a covered dish). The planned guest speaker will be Danielle Gunderson of Walgreen’s Pharmacy. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. If you have questions call 629-2216. Also, Tuesday, Feb. 3, Social will be at Grott’s Pizza at 5:30 p.m. (takes the place of Pizza King which is under repairs).

Republican Women’s Club

The Seaford Republican Women’s Club will meet on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10:30 a.m. at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. The speaker will be Ron Sams, chairman of the Sussex County Republican Committee. The topic is “Winning Elections at the Grassroots.” Lunch is optional and will be ordered from the menu. The public is invited. For further information call Sharlana Edgell at 629 7123.

Genealogical Society Embroiders’ Guild

The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend. For details call 302539-9717.

39th District Democrats

The 39th District Democrats will be holding a meeting at the Seaford District Library on Friday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. The purpose of the meeting is to elect Committee Members and an Executive Board. For more information contact Chairperson Karen Chapman at 628-6939.

SHS Alumni Assn.

The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its executive board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the downtown Seaford Museum. Any interested alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call Donna Angell with any questions at 629-8077.

Equine Council

The Delaware Equine Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 at the Harrington Public Library in Harrington. For more information, contact Stan at 6843966 or Peggy at 629-5233.

The Sussex County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Jan.17, at 10:30 a.m. in the Rehoboth Beach Public Library’s meeting room. Our special guest speaker is Esthelda Parker Selby, a well-known educator. Selby is a native of Delaware and will present a firsthand account of growing up and being educated in the segregated schools of Sussex County. More information on the Sussex County Genealogical Society can be found at www.scgsdelaware.org.

Acorn Club

The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford is having a business meeting a the Seaford District Library on Jan. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The hostess is Sue Ockels and her committee.

Coast Guard Auxiliary

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 6296337 for details. Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@ mspublications.com or drop off at 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford (Home Team Bldg.).

SUDOKU

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Students outdo themselves at drama club and band yard sale The Laurel Band and Drama Club’s firs annual yard sale is now at urPhy history and to this participant it was very successful, both for the band What impressed me the and drama club but also for many of the vendors. Yes, there could most was the politeness have been a few more people there, and helpfulness all the but organizers will learn from this on how to draw them. vendors received from The train show put on by the the drama club and band “Track Side Modules,” along with their dedicated members, includmembers. ing Wayne Cooper of Laurel, was worth bringing all your children This whole thing tells me band director and grandchildren to see on a beautiful Brian Cass is teaching more than music Saturday afternoon. and drama to this great group of Laurel What impressed me the most though students. Well done! was the politeness and helpfulness all the vendors received from the drama club and Raymond Whaley, treasurer of the Duband members. If you ever set up for one Pont 25-Year Club, called me Saturday to of these shows you find out lugging those tell me that if I attended the 2009 25-Year boxes to a cart or your set-up space is Dinner at the Sharptown Legion I will be definitely work, but my trunk lid popped by myself, as it is to be at the Sharptown open to unload and there were two young Fire House. Sorry folks, it’s at the Fire students to help me. House in September.

Historic society to recognize 20-year-old historic district Approximately 20 years ago, the town of Laurel was nominated as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. Laurel is still the largest such district in the state. A program recognizing this honor will be held at the annual meeting of the Laurel Historical Society at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at St. Philip’s Parish House in Laurel. Since this nomination is important to all of the Laurel, the historical society has opened this meeting to the general public. The historic district presentation will follow a brief historical society business meeting. Dr. Sue Fox of Wesley College will explain what the nomination means for property owners then and now. She will present a look back at the original process in the mid 1980s, showing the slides and photographs she took for the application process. At the time of the original project, the area included in the application was limited to the structures on the south side of Broad Creek in what is known as Little Creek Hundred. Dr. Fox will address the implications for expanding the district boundaries to include the buildings in the Broad Creek Hundred section of Laurel, or what is more commonly known as North Laurel. The original National Register District Nomination certificate will be on display along with the detailed inventory of buildings that currently contribute to the nomination. For more information call 302-8752820, or email laurelhistoricalsociety@ hotmail.com. Anyone interested in joining the Laurel Historical Society may do so at the meeting. Membership fees start at $20.

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Bank of Delmarva will be opening a new location just south of the Rite-Aid Pharmacy in Delmar, Md., on Jan. 20, with a formal ribbon cutting expected later. Drive-in ATMs are to remain open at the State Street location. You’d better come in and take a last look at the old bank. It has a great 100-year plus story to it. I want to pass on to everyone that Cookies By Design in Delmar has moved from State Line Plaza to 609 Bi-State Blvd. (next to Bryan and Brittingham). Trish Collins is the owner, buying the business from Sandy Davis several years ago and is working hard to keep this small business going. She has already made friends with Robin Breasure at Bryan & Brittingham. Anyway, Trish is in her new location and ready to take your special orders for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, or whatever. Give her a call at 302-846-3210 and wish her much success at her new location. I get a lot of fun phone calls, some serious, but I usually find a little humor in them. Anyway, one very small student

usually walks up Central Avenue in Laurel after school and her book-bag, from appearances, weighs almost as much as she does. Whatever happened to chivalry? I do agree that youngsters all seem to carry so much more with them today than was done say 50 years ago or so. Let’s see, there’s the I-Pod, computer, phone, extra pair of shoes, snacks, and oh yes, those books. Times do change. Laurel guidance counselor Joyce Sessoms worked so hard with school staff to have a good College and Career Night this past Thursday. It was not an excellent turnout for sure, according to one school official, but a very good one. I am convinced the area schools want our youngsters to succeed as much as they did when I was a student. But back then, I didn’t pay attention. Perhaps that is where the saying came from — “Don’t do as I did. Do as I say.” There is some truth in that one, right Craig Littleton? I haven’t had much humor for you lately but I did get a nice thank you for the information on Al Temple helping to survey the Mason Dixon Line and it’s about time for Bob Oliphant to go to Florida, so maybe we will have something. I do know that Dave Morris of Delmar is the local expert on Roman numerals. Real quick now — read to me what Super Bowl number this is! Have a great week and root for our beloved Eagles!

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Church Bulletins ‘Extreme Heart Makeover’

Laurel Wesleyan Church invites you to “Extreme Heart Makeover” Jan. 18-22 with Evangelist The Rev. Jim Tharp, on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, through Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a powerful week of renewal. New Year, New Heart. Childcare will be provided. For more information call 875-5380. Laurel Wesleyan Church is located ½-mile north of Laurel on Alt. 13.

Storytelling Workshop

Master storyteller Michael Forestieri will present a storytelling workshop on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 3-5 p.m. at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church on High Street in Seaford. This event is open to the public but especially geared toward Sunday School teachers and others that may work with children. You will find the presentation engaging and entertaining with valuable tools in teaching children. At 5 p.m., there will be a potluck supper and then at 6 p.m, Michael Forestieri will present a program for children. All are welcome to come to any portion of the day. This event is free but a love offering will be accepted. For child care during the workshop or to register, call Susan Hickey at 629-3701. Advance registration is not required.

Mt. Olivet Preschool openings

Mt. Olivet Preschool has added another three-year-old class to its program. There

are limited openings in the three and fouryear-old classes. Call Linda Stephenson at 629-2786 for details.

Laurel Baptist Church

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a free community luncheon (ham, oysters, and chicken salad) on Saturday, Jan. 17, from noon to 2 p.m. The church is located on the West side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard. Any questions, call Shirley at 8752314.

Gospel Café

Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of Popular and Market streets, Laurel, will hold its Gospel Café every Saturday night at 6-9 p.m.., featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry — live Christian music, fellowship and refreshments. Saturday, Jan. 17 – Kaila Clucas, Milton Foskey and special guests. Saturday, Jan. 24 – Redeemed, Debbie O’Neal, Don White. Saturday, Jan. 31 – Makenzie George, Ashley Yoder, and special guests. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information contact Bruce and Nancy Willey at 875-6639 or 875-7339.

Old Christ Church meeting

Old Christ Church will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Philip’s Parish Hall. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner following at 7 p.m., and meeting and presentation at 8 p.m.

The dinner this year is provided by “My Turn to Cook. The League is pleased to welcome Bill Wilson, chair of the Pemberton Hall Foundation as their guest speaker for the evening. Wilson, who holds a Master of Fine Arts, is a retired educator and in addition to his role with the Pemberton Hall Foundation is involved in the restoration of Green Hill Church, also known as St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Green Hill was the original parish church of Stepney Parish, which was laid out in 1692, and is considered the mother church of Old Christ Church. The original church was constructed of log in 1694, replaced by the current brick building in 1733. Wilson will speak to the League about Green Hill’s restoration process – the building having been modernized over the years, contrasting the task of Old Christ Church League’s preservation role to the Green Hill task. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the Old Christ Church League is invited to attend the event. Cost per person is $15 payable to St. Philip’s Church noting Old Christ Church League in the memo line of the check.

Hymn Sing

Gumboro United Methodist Church will have a Hymn Sing on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., featuring Joe Dawson. Refreshments will follow.

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. 18. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302674-5781.

Williams Chapel Church

Williams Chapel Church Women’s Ministry & Missionary Society will hold a free soup and biscuit supper on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 4-7 p.m. Gently-used clothing will also be given away at Williams Chapel Church Hall, 507 North Cannon St., Bridgeville. The Rev Charles Smith Jr. is pastor. For more information, contact Min. Nadine Smack, 302-3939239.

Laurel Ministerial Association

The Laurel Ministerial Association will be gathering for lunch at the Georgia House on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at noon. The LMA has always strived to support our community of faith as a unified organization. We support a scholarship program and work together to plan events that bring this community closer to Christ. All ministers of every denomination are invited and encouraged to join us. RSVP to the Rev. Julie Lewis, secretary of the LMA at 8754741 by Jan. 21.

The Greenes

The Southern Gospel Group, The Greenes, will be at Christ Evangelistic Church on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. The

DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. PastorJul ie A. Lewis

“A caring church, a giving church, a sharing church; showing love, warmth and friendship to all.”

St. John’s United Methodist Church

Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net

NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 am Hearts Afire (Contemporary) Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!

Centenary United Methodist Church

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Donna Hinkle, Pastor Church: 875-4233 ��n�a� �er�i�es� 8:30 am Praise 9:30 am Sunday School,10:45 am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956

(302) 875-3644

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

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

Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

“A Place to Belong”

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956

Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 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: BibleS tudy 7P M

MORNING STAR • JANUARY 15 - 21, 2009 church is located at 9802 Camp Road, Laurel. A love offering will be taken. Call for more information, 875-2915.

Valentine’s Day Gospel Concert

A Valentine’s Day Gospel Concert will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6-9 p.m., sponsored by Atmosphere of Praise Choir of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bridgeville. The concert will be held at Woodbridge Senior High School, 307 Laws St., Bridgeville and will feature international gospel singer Linda Lee Speight-Hopkins, formerly of Seaford and currently living in Paris, France. There will also be other local choirs, praise dancers, soloists. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $10

Obituaries Grace A. Glime, age 90

Grace A. Glime of Seaford died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at home. Mrs. Glime worked for the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital from 1965 to 1975. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, active in the Girl Scouts for more than 35 years and was on the Board of Directors of Glime the Peninsula Council of the Girl Scouts. She was also a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. After Grace and her husband retired, they spent six-months a year in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Grace’s husband of 55 years, Robert E. Glime died in 1997, she was also preceded in death by her brother, John Argust and her son-in-law, Gary Pinson. She is survived by her son Fred Glime and his wife, Nancy of Seaford, two daughters, Roberta “Bobbi” Pinson, of Seaford and Winifred “Wini” Walton and her husband Mert of Dover, her dear friend and companion Ray Krunic, seven grandchildren, Pam and Mike Williams, Tracey and Jeff Jones, Gail and Cletus Moyer, Mike and Rene Pinson, Judy and Pat Brewer, Lauren and Jim Wilson and Chris Glime and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 9, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford. Order of the Eastern Star Service was on Thursday evening. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Cranston Funeral Home. The family suggests donations may be made to Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713; or Order of the Eastern Star, Sussex Chapter #7, c/o Esther Berner, 8277 Hearns Pond Road, Seaford.

Lois H. Lord, 81

Lois H. Lord of Seaford died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lord retired from Sterwin Laboratories in Millsboro. She is survived by two sons, Dennis

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for ages 5-12, ages four and under are free. Deadline for purchase of tickets is Feb. 8. Tickets at the door will be $25 for adults, $12.50 for ages 5-12. For more information, call Pat at 302337-8198 or Ginger at 302-542-5752.

Homemade soup sale

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

Obituaries are run without charge thanks to the support of area churches

Lord and his wife, Janet of Laurel, and Joseph “JB” Lord and his wife JoAnn of Seaford; five grandchildren, Jill Day, Erica Beth Lord, Mark Boyce Hoffman, Jason D. Lord and Jenna Lynn Lord; a brother, Sonny Hurley of Columbia, S.C., and a sister, Janet Messick of Laurel. Funeral services were on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Vernon C. Wingate Sr., 79

Vernon C. Wingate, Sr. of Laurel passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. He was born and raised near Laurel a son of the late Norman Lee Wingate and Margie Jane Wingate. Mr. Wingate retired from E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford as a Test Pack Tech. after 35 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #19 of Laurel. He enjoyed fox and rabbit hunting. Vernon also enjoyed horse harness racing. He was preceded in death by his son, Vernon C. Wingate, Jr., and a sister, Doris Downes. He is survived by his son, Terrance Mark Wingate and a daughter, Deborah Lynne Collins, both of Laurel; his brother, Leon Thomas Wingate and his wife Fran of Millsboro; and a sister, Naomi Lare of Delmar, Del. Four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews, also survive him. A funeral service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Rev. Dave Kiser officiated. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Roscoe Edward Downes, 87

Roscoe “Cider” Edward Downes of Laurel passed away at the Seaford Center on Jan. 7, 2009. He was born in Laurel, a son of Noah and Martha Downes, who predeceased him. He retired in 1982 from Delaware Parks and Recreation. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Laurel. He will be remembered in the community for visiting the post office and

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

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

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE

Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

A Gathering Of Faith Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love. Attend Church this Sunday

532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591

“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH

PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Church School -All Ages - 9:15 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Rev. Rick Elzey Wings of Prayer - Tues. 7:00 p.m. Come Join Our Family

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

Praise Worship 8:30 AM • Sunday School 9:30 AM • Traditional Worship 11 AM

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

Wednesday Evening

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

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

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

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

Mount Olivet

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

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

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

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel

Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. 6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministries & WKID, The Zone,Ch ildren’s Ministries

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

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

302-875-7998

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE

The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

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

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PAGE 24 local stores to reminisce about the good old days. Mr. Downes was preceded in death by his wife Irene V. Downes, who passed in 2000. He is also preceded by a daughter Alda Godwin, who passed in 1999 and his brothers and a sister, James, Otis Downes and Mary Downes. Roscoe is survived by his son: Edward Downes and wife Peggy of Laurel. His daughter, Nancy Twilley and husband Dennis of Laurel. His grandchildren: Eddie and wife Michele Downes of Laurel, Darrell and wife Lezlie Downes, Danny and wife Luz Downes of Georgia, Angel and husband Tracey Hill of Laurel, Lisa and husband Jason Culver of Laurel, Preston Hastings of Laurel, Jerry Foskey of Georgetown, Woody and wife Barbara Larrimore of Laurel, Shawn and Shelly Larrimore of Seaford and Dawn and husband Ben Hyatt of Oregon. Numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren also survive him. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Sunday, Jan. 11. The Pastor Dale Evans officiated. Internment followed in Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the: Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, c/o Ellen Hearn, 36197 Susan Beach Road, Delmar, DE 19940.

Emma Jane Gordy LeCates Bennett, 85

Emma Jane Gordy LeCates Bennett of Laurel, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Genesis Healthcare Center in Seaford.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 15 - 21, 2009 She was born April 10, 1923, at home in Laurel, the daughter of Walter J. Gordy and Beulah Moore Gordy, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Bennett went to work at Walker’s Garment Factory in Blades, when she was 16 years old and worked there for 40 years. She was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Laurel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Roscoe LeCates; her brother, Walter Gordy; and her stepsons, Elwood and William Bennett. Emma is survived by her devoted husband of 28 years, Robert Bennett, her son Danny LeCates and his wife Mary, her step-sons, Charles Bennett and his wife Patricia and Ronnie Bennett and his wife Ganell; her granddaughter, Kelly Whaley and her husband Scott; her grandson, Corey LeCates and his wife Diane; and her great-grandchildren, Emily, Nicholas and Katie Whaley and Victoria and Connor LeCates, and several nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 5, at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel.

Billy C. Hastings, 81

Billy C. Hastings of Laurel, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He was born Jan. 6, 1928 in Delmar, a son of Norman and Gladys Hastings Sirman, who preceded him in death. Billy proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the US Army. He was a life member of the American Legion, Post 19, in Laurel. Billy owned and operated Hastings Exxon service station in Laurel for 21 years, priding himself on the service he gave and the friendships he made there. After leaving the service station business, he worked for Pepsi for 25 years as a truck driver and warehouse supervisor, retiring at age 75. Fishing was a hobby he enjoyed when not working or spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty M. Carey Hastings; three sons, Alvin L. Hastings of Middletown, Ronald C. Hastings and his wife, Shelley of Elkton, Md., and Kenneth A. Hastings and his wife, Yvonne of Branson, Mo.; a daughter, Cynthia F. Hughes and her husband, John of Glen Burnie, Md.; 10 grandchildren, Richard Hastings Dina Burge, Skitch Hastings, Eli Hastings, Daisy Shook, Heather Tiff, Trad Hastings, Emily Hastings, Molly Hastings and Nicole Gorospe; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Messick of Delmar and Shirley Masten of Seaford; and a brother, Jack Sirman of Texas. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. The Rev. Dale Evans officiated. Interment followed the services at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: St. George’s United Methodist Church, c/o Rick Culver, 28996 Discountland Road, Laurel, DE 19956. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Norman F. Oates, 57

Norman F. Oates of Seaford, a son of Betty Oates of Seaford and the late Denzil H. Oates, died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009

at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Mr. Oates worked for Boulevard Ford Lincoln Mercury in Georgetown. A graduate of the Delaware State Police Academy, Norman served several local law enforcement agencies throughout the years and was also employed by Sussex County, and a number of area Ford dealerships. His true passion was serving God through gospel music, co-founding and singing lead with Sounds of Grace and most recently Revived. Norman is survived by his wife Jackie, sons; John Oates and Alex Baker of Bridgeville, daughters; Angela Baker of Ocean City, Md. and Kimberly Ortiz of Lincoln, grandchildren; Justin Sammons, Dylon Sammons and Chase Coursey. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Crossroads Community Church between Bridgeville and Georgetown. Friends called at the Cranston Funeral Home, which handled arrangements. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Samuel L. Blades, 69

Samuel L. Blades of Laurel died on Jan. 9, 2009 at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford. He was born in Seaford a son of Roy and Hazel Blades, who predeceased him. He retired from the E.I. DuPont Company as a machinist. Mr. Blades will be remembered by his family and friends for his love of recycling, coin collecting and as an avid Elvis fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Blades, who passed in 1999 and a granddaughter, Amber N. Oliver, who passed in 1993. Samuel is survived by his son, Dale Blades and wife Sherry of Laurel; a daughter, Susan E. Oliver and her husband Michael of Laurel; a stepdaughter Cheryl McGee and husband Robert of Laurel; grandchildren Dale Blades of Washington, D.C. and Traci Blades of

Laurel. He is also survived by his loving dog “Cookie.” All services were private. Arrangements were by the Hannigan, Short, Funeral Home in Laurel. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.delmarvaobits. com.

Mary Jane Southgate Yellott Schlott, 79

Mary Jane Southgate Yellott Schlott of Seaford, died on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009. Mary Jane was born in Leesburg, Va., the daughter of Frederick McCausland Yellott and Marjorie Gray Yellott, who preceded her in death. Two husbands, Clarence Edward Hartley and Robert Myron Schlott, her stepdaughter, Carol Schlott and her son-inlaw, John “Tom” Darden, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Bruce Edward Hartley of Rockville, Md., Ann Dulany Darden of Seaford, Frederick Yellott Hartley of Smithsburg, Md., Linda Schlott and Donna King of Post Falls, Idaho; a sister, Marjorie Yellott Chandler Gill, and a brother, Daniel Dulany Fitzhugh; grandchildren, John “Cory” Cortland Darden of Seaford, Autumn Nicole Darden of Orlando, Fla., Jennifer Hammersla and Ryan Andrew Hartley of Smithsburg, Md., Morgann Foster of Queenstown, Md. and Charity Yerian and Sarah Thompson of Post Falls, greatgrandchildren, Alex and Maddie Hammersla, Chessie Hartley, Stuart Thompson, and Reese Yerian. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive Mary. Mary Jane, fondly known as MJ to her friends, and GMJ to the younger set will be remembered as a kind and caring friend to all. She always made those around her feel comfortable with her easy conversation and unpretentious manner and she looked forward to spending time with close friends at her Sunday Morning Breakfast Club. MJ loved nature and the

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22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor James Bongard Contemporary Worship 9 am S unday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112

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

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

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

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 15 - 21, 2009 birds that visited her gardens, birdbaths and feeders that she kept well stocked year round. An avid reader, she was never without a book and so appreciated the amenities of the Seaford Public Library. GMJ was so proud of her grandchildren and so enjoyed her grandson, Cory, following his activities and talents, as well as those of his wonderful circle of friends. Additionally, like the songbirds she so loved, MJ sang beautifully and cherished the opportunities to share music with her family. Mary will be long remembered with love for her great spirit and many acts of kindness. Memorial services will be on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford. Contributions may be made to the Seaford School District Swim Team, 390 Market St. Ext., Seaford; or the Seaford Public Library, 402 N. Porter St, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements were handled by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Doris R. Downes, 83

Doris R. Downes of Laurel, Delaware died on January 10, 2009 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born in Salisbury, Md., a daughter of Francis and Mary Woerner, who preceded her in death. She retired from the Laurel School District as an administrative secretary after 30 years of service. Doris was a member of Kings United Methodist Church serving as the UMW secretary and past charge treasurer for 27 years. She was the past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Laurel American Legion Post 19, where she was a 60-year member. She volunteered at the Good Samaritan Shop in Laurel. She was a 1943 graduate of Laurel High School and member of the Laurel Alumni Association and a member of AARP in Seaford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Laurence Downes, who passed in 2005, and her stepson Wayne Downes. She is survived by her sons, James Ritchie and wife Bebeth of Laurel and John L. Ritchie of Little Rock, Ark.; a stepdaughter, Myrna Marine and husband Bruce of Laurel, and stepson, Brad Downes; grandchildren, Kevin Ritchie and Kaitlynn Ritchie, step grandchildren, Lisa Stafford, Kevin Marine, Eddie Downes and Kenny Downes. great-grandchildren, Hannah Ritchie and Cameron Spence; step great- grandchildren, Lyndsey Stafford, Brittany Marine and Camryn Downes. a sister, Lois Adkins of Laurel. Two special friends Jane Short and Louise Hastings and several nieces and nephews also survive her. A celebration of her life was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, on Wednesday, Jan. 14. Pastor Dale Evans officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel. Memorial contributions may be made to Kings United Methodist Church, c/o Angie James 10197 Hastings Lane, Delmar, DE 19940.

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Harvey Hastings, 66

Harvey “Tommy” Hastings of Blades, and formerly of Laurel died at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford on January 11, 2009. He was born in Laurel on Jan. 19, 1942 a son of the late Alton and Alda Hastings. “Tommy” was the owner operator of HTH Construction Company. Hastings A member of Bethel Worship Center. He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. He also proudly served his country in the National Guard. Two brothers preceded him in death, Preston and Alfred Hastings. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Edna Brittingham Hastings. His three daughters, Debbie Matthews and husband Buddy, Lisa A. Timmons and husband Tim, Sr., and Pam Saunders and husband Jeffrey, Sr.; six stepchildren, Larry Hare, Deborah Milligan, Richard Hare, Timothy C. Hare, Sherry Smith and Gregory Hare, 15 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; his sisters: Peggy Dean and Joyce Chambers. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. A funeral service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street, Laurel, on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m., where a viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Pastor Joe LeCates will officiate. Interment will follow in Blades Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Bethel Worship Center, PO Box 132, Seaford, DE 19973.

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

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IRS offers ten simple tax tips to follow “Earlier is better when it comes to working on your taxes. Taxpayers are encouraged to get a head start on preparing their taxes, especially since early filers avoid the last minute rush and get their refunds sooner,” said IRS Spokesperson Gregg Semanick. Here are 10 easy ways to get a jump on your taxes long before the April 15 deadline is here. 1. Gather your records in advance. It’s never too early to start getting together any documents or forms you’ll need when filing your taxes: receipts, canceled checks, and other documents that support an item of income or a deduction you’re taking on your return. Also, be on the lookout for W-2s and 1099s coming soon from your employer or financial institutions. 2. Find your forms. Whether you file a 1040 or 1040-EZ, you can download all IRS forms and publications from the IRS. gov website or request them by calling the IRS toll-free at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-

800-829-3676). 3. Do a little research. Check out IRS Publication 17 on IRS.gov. It’s a comprehensive collection of information for taxpayers highlighting everything you’ll need to know when filing your return. Review Publication 17 to ensure you’re taking all credits and deductions for which you’re eligible. Publication 17 can be requested by calling the IRS toll-free at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). 4. Think ahead to how you’ll file. Will you prepare your return yourself or go to a preparer? Do you qualify to file at no cost using Free File only available at the IRS. gov website? Are you eligible for free help at an IRS office or volunteer site through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program? Will you purchase tax preparation software or file online? There are many things to consider. 5. Take your time. Rushing to get your return filed increase the chance you will make a mistake and not catch it.

With the state facing a record revenue shortfall, Joint Finance Committee CoChair Rep. Dennis P. Williams has called on the governor to submit a balanced budget when the fiscal 2010 spending plan is released next week. “We are dealing with an unprecedented situation in state government, and we must address it as quickly as possible,” said Rep. Williams, D-Wilmington North. “There are serious economic challenges ahead. We don’t know if the revenue forecast is going to improve in the next six months, so we need to start working on the problem now.” “That’s why I’m asking the governor to submit a responsible budget that balances expenditures against our limited resources. Presenting a budget that leaves a funding gap to be closed later by the General Assembly could present bigger problems if revenue estimates continue to drop. We must close that gap quickly, and the best way is to have a balanced

budget from the start.” Since July 1, Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council’s revenue estimates have fallen by more than $680 million. With last month’s announcement of $55.1 million in reversions, the state is still facing a projected $627.2 million revenue shortfall, including $171 million this fiscal year. Gov. Ruth Ann Minner will present her proposed fiscal 2010 budget on Jan. 15. DEFAC is not scheduled to meet again until March 16. The Joint Finance Committee (JFC), comprised of six representatives and six senators, is tasked with taking the governor’s proposed budget and crafting a final version of the spending plan, using updated revenue estimates from DEFAC. The finished product is typically voted upon by the full General Assembly in late June. JFC is scheduled to begin its six weeks of hearings in February.

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taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $56,000 or less. Over 60 percent of Delaware filers qualify for the Free File Program. 8. Think about direct deposit. If you elect to have your refund directly deposited into your bank account, you’ll receive it faster than waiting for a check by mail. You can expect to receive your refund in as little as 10 days by filing your tax return electronically along with requesting your refund via direct deposit. In Delaware, approximately 77 percent of all filers receive a refund. 9. Visit IRS.gov often. The official IRS website is a great place to find everything you’ll need to file your tax return: tax forms, tax tips, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and updates on tax law changes. Check out the “1040 Central” feature at IRS.gov during the filing season. 10. Relax. There’s no need to panic. If you run into a problem, remember the IRS is there to help. Try the IRS.gov website or call the IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040.

SCFCU FEEDS THOUSANDS - Every year for the past 10 years, Mr. George Bush has been part of a group at Mountaire who packs boxes of food given to families in need. This year the group put together 3,000 boxes in just two hours and 20 minutes! Bush, who also serves on the supervisory committee for the Sussex County Federal Credit Union, has had the help of his two granddaughters, Haley (left) and Savannah Detter, for the past two years. Mr. Bush feels that giving back to the community is a valuable lesson and a tradition that his grandchildren will pass on to their children.

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MLS# 564233 103 emilys Pintail, Bridgeville $299,999 Great home at a GREAT PRICE! Home boosts 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Beautiful master suite, 2 car garage, 3 zone gas hot water heat. Guest room with sitting area on second floor, full bath on 2nd flr. Bonus room/extra bedroom also on 2nd floor. Best price in the development. Directions - From Seaford, Rt 13 N, turn left into Heritage Shores in Bridgeville (entrance to Heritage Shores is on Rt 13 south), go around 1st circle, go 3/4 around second circle, right onto Wills Island, 1st left, Emilys Pintail, stay to left. Hostess: Carol Crouse

MLS# 561915 14 robinson Circle, Seaford $195,000 This cozy in town community home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Walking distance to public pool, rec-center, schools, work and shopping. Directions - From Seaford - 20W (Stein Highway), right onto 13A (Bridgeville Highway), left on Virginia Avenue, turn left into Virginia Commons, stay to the right of circle, home is on the right. Hostess: Trina Joyner

MLS# 563439 5 Tiffany village drive, Seaford $145,000 Looks can be deceiving - this unique town home is loaded with ample space and storage. Home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, upper and lower 3 season room, updated flooring and windows, dining room, stainless steel appliances, and best of all - NO HOA fees. Directions From Seaford - Rt 20 W (Stein Highway), right onto Porter Street at Pizza King, right on Tulip, property just ahead on your left, look for sign. Host: Rodney Joyner

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Hearty soups are comfort foods without all the calories All right, already. I know that this is the time of year that we’re oretta norr sure to see a lot about how to live healthier lives. But I don’t think I’ve ever been bombarded at every turn with just so many helpful folk anxious to lead me on the path to a slimmer, healthier me. Walk into a store – doesn’t matter what kind – supermarket, drugstore, hardware – each has it’s own program one can join to lose weight. Turn on the T.V. and every show – food, talk, news, enterSoup tainment – has its own plan for a healthy 1 and 1/2 tbsp olive oil lifestyle. I can’t even count the bazillion 1 cup diced onion commercials. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced Trouble is, this is also the time of year 1/2 cup diced carrot when we crave comfort food the most. 1 cup diced celery And it’s pretty hard to put the words “lose 1/2 cup chopped parsley weight” and “mac and cheese” in the same 1 tbsp minced fresh thyme sentence. 1 and 1/2cups drained and chopped canned SELF Magazine specializes in fitness, plum tomatoes nutrition and health for women but its reci- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white cannelini pes are for everyone to enjoy. Try these beans, rinsed and drained hearty soup suggestions that provide lots 6 tsp prepared pesto or extra-virgin olive of comfort without a ton of calories. oil

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Soupe au Pistou From SELF, December 2001 A good-for-you French stew. Low fat, flavorful — this soup will bowl you over. In France, where foie gras rules, this soup stands out: It’s low fat and vegetarian. Suzanne Goin, chef and co-owner of Lucques in Los Angeles, first tasted it on a vacation. Years later, she put it on her menu. With salad and a baguette, the bean and veggie stew makes a fiber-rich meal. “Pistou” is its basil-based topping; Italians call it pesto. Makes 6 servings Stock 1 and 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, thickly sliced 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 head fennel, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 2 plum tomatoes, quartered 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf

For the stock: In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium heat; stir in ingredients. Cover. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Add 8 cups water. Bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer for 45 minutes. Strain, reserving broth and half the vegetables. Skim fat. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Puree reserved vegetables in a blender. Stir into stock. For the soup: Heat oil in the same pot. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and herbs. Add reserved broth, tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Lower heat; simmer 30 to 45 minutes. Ladle into bowls; drizzle with pesto or oil. Nutritional analysis per serving: 314 calories, 10 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 43.5 g carbohydrates, 12.5 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self.

Entertainment GONYEA CONCERT PLANNED - The Seaford Community Concert membership series presents Dale Gonyea in concert on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Seaford Senior High School. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. The comic-musician has appeared at Caesar’s Palace, Trump Castle and Town Hall, Manhattan, He has written numerous songs for Disney and his songs have been performed by Rosie O’Donnell, Kaye Ballard and Ray Stevens. Four concerts remain in this series. For membership information, call 302-6296184 or 302-536-1384.

Shakespeare group meets monthly The New Faces of Shakespeare meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Possum Point Players Hall, 441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown. This group requires no experience or

knowledge of Shakespeare’s works. Each person takes one or more part and acts it out. The play and the parts are announced by email before each session. For more information or to sign up, e-mail Beverly Smith at beverlyhelene@gmail.com.

Thai Seafood Hot Pot SELF, November 2006 This fragrant soup from Sam Hazen, executive chef at Tao in New York City and Las Vegas, is brimming with lean protein. Perfect for chilly weather. Makes 4 servings

4 oz dried rice stick noodles 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 and 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice 1 cup light coconut milk 3 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp fish sauce Zest of 2 limes (about 1 tbsp) 1 or 2 Thai red chiles, thinly sliced 1 tbsp sugar 1 stalk lemongrass, minced 6 sprigs cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 sprigs basil, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup canned straw mushrooms 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 large sea scallops, cut in half 1 cup frozen calamari rings, thawed Juice of 1 lime Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in noodles; remove from heat. Let stand until noodles soften, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook shallots, garlic and onion until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add stock, juice from tomatoes, coconut milk, vinegar, fish sauce, lime zest, chiles, sugar and lemongrass. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cilantro and basil; reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes. Remove garlic, cilantro and basil from pot; add tomatoes and mushrooms. Return to a simmer. Add shrimp and scallops; cook 2 minutes. Add calamari and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Divide noodles among 4 bowls; top with broth and seafood; garnish with remaining basil and cilantro. Nutritional analysis per serving: 366 calories 8.8 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 42.7 g

carbs, 2.4 g fiber, 28.1 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self

Jambalaya SELF, July 2002 Mark Twain once said, “New Orleans food is as delicious as the less criminal forms of sin.” Speaking nutritionally, meat-heavy jambalaya is a misdemeanor. But toss in chicken instead of andouille sausage and pick a leaner cut of ham — keep the shrimp, of course — and you can dine with a clear conscience. Use brown rice instead of white and be generous with the veggies, and one bowl will provide 4 grams of fiber and 20 essential vitamins and minerals. Makes 6 servings 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 2 celery stalks, diced 3 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, minced 4 oz extra-lean smoked ham, cut into 1/2inch cubes 5 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced 1 large bay leaf 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked 1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped into bite-sized pieces Add oil to a large nonstick saucepan. Over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery until onion is translucent. Add parsley, ham, chicken, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, and 1 3/4 cups cold water. Gently simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour rice into the pan and stir well. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until rice is cooked and absorbs most of the liquid. Stir in shrimp and cook 5 minutes more. Remove bay leaf. Season to taste with cayenne pepper and salt.

Tony Award winner to be at The Grand Tony Award winner/singer/songwriter Idina Menzel returns to The Grand Opera House in Wilmington on March 27 at 8 p.m. after last spring’s back-to-back sellout shows. Menzel reached superstardom on Broadway in two career-defining roles — her Tony Award winning performance in “Wicked” and in “Rent.” Menzel is now embarking on a solo artist career, singing her own songs. With Grammy-winning producer Glen Ballard, she has a debut album, “I Stand.” Tickets, which go on sale Friday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m., range in price from $31 to $47. To purchase tickets, call 302-6525577 or 800-37-GRAND or visit the Web site www.TicketsAtTheGrand.org. The Grand Opera House presents more than 75 shows each season, ranging from symphony orchestras and ballets to the latest rock and comedy stars, with jazz, folk and family artists.

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Education NED show visits students at Greenwood Mennonite School

Fourth graders at Greenwood Mennonite School love the NED Show!

From left are Post 7422 Quartermaster Dave Miller congratulating third place winner Scott Bell, and winner Khyrstyne Quigley receiving her award from Post 7422 Commander Atwood Timmons. Missing from photo is second place winner Colleen Mahaffie.

Essay contest winners named Sussex Technical High School announces the winners in the annual Voice of Democracy essay contest sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Sussex Memorial Post 7422, Millsboro. The theme was “Service and Sacrifice by Americans Benefit Today’s Youth By…” First place was won by sophomore Khyrstyne Quigley of Lewes for her essay entitled, “A Voice to Be Heard.” Junior

Colleen Mahaffie of Lewes won second place for her essay, “Veterans are the True Heroes of Today’s Youth.” Third place went to sophomore Scott Bell of Seaford for his essay, “The Glories and Valor of a Great Veteran.” The essay contest, which promotes the ideals of democracy and citizenship, was coordinated by Sussex Tech history teacher Jamie Carlson.

Elementary and middle school students at Greenwood Mennonite School recently enjoyed the NED Show. The NED Show has been helping kids around the world since 1989 believe that there is a champion in every kid. The show teaches kids to never give up, encourage others and do your best. Talented yo-yo artist Steve Hartman weaved well-known yo-yo tricks with humor into the fictional story of a young person named NED. The NED Show complemented the new “Tanners Manners” curriculum instituted at Greenwood Mennonite School this year for elementary students. Celebrating over 80 years of Christian education, Greenwood Mennonite School serves a multi-denominational student body in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12. For more information, visit www.gmsflames.org or call the school office at 302349-4131. For more information about the NED Show, visit www.allforkidz.com.

Student Nathan Powers on stage.

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PAGE 31 seeking a preliminary plan approval for an extension of the existing building. • Tharp Road Acquisition Co., LLC, / Stoneybrook Apartments, LLC, property owners of Tax Map and Parcel(s) 331 6.00 10.00, & 11.00, located between Beaver Dam Drive and Tharp Road, are seeking a site plan amendment to adjust the phasing lines for the Villages of Stoneybrook. If these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel attend on your behalf. Issued this 15th day of January 2009 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager 1/15/1tc LAUREL GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION The Town of Laurel General Municipal Election will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009. The office of Mayor, Ward 2 Council Seat, Ward 3 Council Seat, and an At Large Council seat will be decided. The filing deadline for citizens interested in running is Thursday, February 19, 2009. Candidates may file at the town office located in the municipal building located at 201 Mechanic Street during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The last day to register to vote is Thursday, February 26, 2009. Registration to vote in the town election is separate from registration for the presidential election. All residents who are a bona fide resident of The Town of Laurel for at least thirty days prior to the date of the General Municipal Election and who are eighteen years of age, are eligible to register and vote. Voters may register at the town office during regular business hours. 1/15/1tc TOWN OF BLADES ELECTION Candidates wishing to run for the two (2) council seats and the Mayoral seat that are up for election in Blades, must file a letter of intent with the Town Hall stating which office they are seeking election for. Forms may be obtained at the Town Hall. Candidates must file notice by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009. No letters will be accepted after February 2, 2009. See LEGALS—page 32

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MORNING STAR this life on the 7th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Clifford K. Loveland on the 30th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 7th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Clifford K. Loveland 3652 St. Lukes Rd. Salisbury, MD 21804 Attorney: Sharon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/15/3tc

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TERMS OF SALE: A $10,000 nonrefundable deposit on day of sale. Balance in cash or certified funds within 30 days when clear and marketable title will be delivered. Transfer taxes will be equally divided between seller and purchaser. All other settlement costs are purchaser’s responsibility. A 5% Buyer’s premium will be charged on the final sale price. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids but it is the intent to sell the said property. P roperty being sold AS-IS.

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PUBLIC AUCTION OF 4+/- ACRES OF LAND ALONG OLD SHARPTOWN ROAD WEST OF LAUREL, DELAWARE From the Estate of Alberta Wilson

Location: 3208 Old Sharptown Road, Laurel, Delaware. From Del. Rt. 24 (Sharptown Road) west of Laurel, turn onto Mt. Pleasant Road and travel for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Old Sharptown Road and travel for 3.0 miles. Property will be on left (Sign Posted).

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The property is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map in District 4-32 on Map 5.00 as part of Parcel 24.00 and consists of 4+/- Acres of unimproved land. The property is situated along the southerly side of Old Sharptown Road west of Laurel. The identified property is irregular in shape and contains approx. 300 ft. of frontage along Old Sharptown Road.

Terms: $2,500.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc.. Balance to be paid within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition. A 3% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on the final selling price. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is their intent to sell said property. Broker Participation invited. Brokers must have clients registered 24 hours prior to auction. Contact our office for complete details. View complete terms at www.onealsauction.com.

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PUBLIC AUCTION OF 63.56+/- ACRE FARM ALONG THE MARYLAND/ DELAWARE BORDER WEST OF LAUREL, DEL. From the Estate of Alberta Wilson

Location: East Side of Cobb’s Creek Road (dirt lane), west of Laurel, Delaware along the Maryland/Delaware border. From Del. Rt. 24 (Sharptown Road) west of Laurel, turn onto Mt. Pleasant Road and travel for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Old Sharptown Road and travel for 3.3 miles. Turn left onto Cobb’s Creek Road and travel for 0.2 mile. Turn left through gate and travel for 0.4 mile. Farm will be on left (Signs Posted).

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009 10:00 A.M.

Inspection: Tuesday, January 13 from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M. Sunday, January 18 from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 P.M.

View our website at www.onealsauction.com for additional information and photos The property is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map in District 4-32 on Map 5.00 as Parcel 19.00 and consists of 63.56+/- Acres of unimproved land (per Tax Map). The property is situated along Cobb’s Creek Road (dirt lane) which connects Del. Rt. 24 (Sharptown Road) to Old Sharptown Road west of Laurel. Cobb’s Creek Road runs with the boundary line between the State of Delaware and the State of Maryland. The property is narrow and irregular in shape and contains approx. 460 ft. of frontage along Cobb’s Creek Road along its westerly boundary. The easterly boundary of the property runs by and with Cobb’s Creek. The property consists of 45.6+/- Acres of tillable farmland with a remainder of 17.96+/- Acres of wooded land.

Note: The property will only be accessible for inspection during the inspection dates or by appointment because Cobb’s Creek Road is accessed through a locked gate.

Terms: $10,000.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc.. Balance to be paid within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition. A 3% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on the final selling price. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is their intent to sell said property. Broker Participation invited. Brokers must have clients registered 24 hours prior to auction. Contact our office for complete details. View complete terms at www.onealsauction.com.

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PAGE 34 LEGALS - from Page 32 duly granted unto Colleen Minner, Constance Dae Nichols on the 2nd day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 20th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executrices: Colleen Minner 11687 Baker Mill Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Constance Dae Nichols 709 E. Ivy Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/15/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Anna Griffith, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Anna Griffith who departed this life on the 24th day of November, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Linda C. Shaffer on the 23rd day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 24th day of July, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Linda C. Shaffer 31020 Tail Feather Run Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. Procino-Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/8/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Phyllis A. Murphy, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Phyllis A. Murphy who departed this life on the 28th day of November, A.D. 2008 late of Blades, DE were duly granted unto Fred Murphy on the 29th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to

exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 28th day of July, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Fred Murphy 116 E. 3rd Street Blades, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/8/3tc

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Estate of Esther Dennis, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Esther Dennis who departed this life on the 27th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Deborah D. Baker on the 29th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 27th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Deborah D. Baker 28900 Johnsons Drive Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/8/3tc

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Estate of Carl Russell Boyd, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Carl Russell Boyd who departed this life on the 28th day of July, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Marcia Renee Boyd on the 29th day of December, A.D. 2008, 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 28th day of March, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Marcia Renee Boyd 530 North Shipley Street Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/8/3tc

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Estate of Sara E. Boyd, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Sara E. Boyd who departed this life on the 4th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Bridgeville, DE were duly granted unto Robert S. Boyd on the 23rd day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 4th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Robert S. Boyd 201 Deep Creek Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Michele Procino Wells, Esq. 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Roberta Smith, Chief Deputy, Register of Wills 1/1/3tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, known and designated as LOT NUMBER THIRTY-NINE (39) in “WOODSIDE MANOR”, as surveyed by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Surveyor, dated June 27, 1996, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a found iron stob located 25 feet, more or less, in an easterly direction from the centerline of Magnolia Drive, also being 500.0 feet in a northwesterly direction from the right-of-way line of East Ivy Drive, being a corner for this lot and Lot Number 39; thence by and with the common boundary line of this lot and Lot Number 38, North 67 degrees 32 minutes East a distance of 162.40 feet to a concrete monument, said concrete

monument marking a corner for this lot, Lot 38, and Lot 26; thence by and with the line of this lot and Lot 26 and Lot 25, North 34 degrees 08 minutes West a distance of 86.96 feet to a concrete monument, said concrete monument marking a corner for this lot, Lot 40 and located along the line of Lot 25; thence by and with the common boundary line of this lot and Lot 40, South 65 degrees 29 minutes West a distance of 144.26 feet to a pipe, said pipe marking a corner for this lot, Lot 40 and located approximately 25 feet from the centerline of Magnolia Drive (50 feet right-of-way); thence by and with the northeasterly right-of-way line of Magnolia Drive, South 22, degrees 00 seconds East a distance of 80.00 feet to a found iron stob, being the point and place of beginning, said to contain 12,680 square feet, more or less. BEING the same lands and premises which Elizabeth W. Roswell, by deEtta R. Roswell, Atty in fact did by deed dated July 19, 1996 and recorded in the office of the recorder of Deeds in and for New Castle County, Delaware in Deed Book 2137 Page 179 did grant and convey unto Charles S. Ostrander and Elaine M. Ostrander. Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.1842.00 Property Address: 729 Magnolia Drive, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid 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 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ELAINE M. OSTRANDER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public

sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in The City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known and designated as “Parcel B” on a subdivision plot of William F. Haines, II and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in Plot Book 68, at Page 302, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a rebar (set) lying on the Northerly right-of-way line of Poplar Street, said rebar (set) being a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Parcel “A”; thence by and with aforesaid Parcel “A” North 19 degrees 51 minutes 48 seconds West 61.17 feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Donald P. & Mary E. Crockett North 69 degrees 43 minutes 09 seconds East 50.11 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for lands now or See LEGALS—page 35

TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE

COMMISSION ELECTION - MARCH 7, 209 CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 6, 2009 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 25, 2009 The Town of Bridgeville Commission Election will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009, 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 #4 & #5 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 #1, #2 and #3 will elect Commissioners at the March 2010 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 6, 2009. Other candidate qualifications are available by contacting the Town Hall Every resident of the Town who is eighteen years of age 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 25, 2009. Absentee Balloting will be available for this election. Town of Bridgeville Bonnie S. Walls, Town Manager 1/15, 1/29

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 34 formerly of Donald P. & Mary E. Crockett North 19 degrees 59 minutes 38 seconds West 34.23 feet to a pipe found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Charles C. & Charlotte A. Boyce North 70 degrees 04 minutes 58 seconds East 47.66 feet to a concrete monument; thence continuing on by and with lands now or formerly of Stanley W., Jr. & Dawn M. Towers North 70 degrees 45 minutes 12 Seconds East 15.99 feet to a pipe found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Richard T. & Shirley C. Collison South 19 degrees 36 minutes 07 seconds East 95.91 feet to a bolt (fd); thence turning and running by and with the Northerly right-of-way line of Poplar Street South 70 degrees 16 minutes 21 seconds West 113.36 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 9,160.0 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon. BEING the same lands and premises which Matthew Greenlee and Deborah A. Greenlee, by Deed dated November 30, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3073, Page 173, did grant and convey unto Cornell L. Jolley, Sr. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00133.01 Property Address: 324 Poplar Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CORNELL L. JOLLEY, SR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and being known as Parcel D situate in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, described more particularly as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the Southerly right of way line of Road No. 20-A; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 571.81 feet, delta 21 degrees 56 minutes 43 seconds, an arc of 219.01 feet, a chord of 217.68 feet and a bearing of South 82 degrees 33 minutes 49 seconds East to a rebar found; thence with Road No. 516 South 26 degrees 57 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 199.27 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and with Parcel C, North 63 degrees 02 minutes 40 seconds West, a distance of 205.24 feet to a rebar found; thence North 26 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 126.54 feet home to the point and place of beginning, as shown on a plat by Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated September 26, 2002. AND BEING the same lands and premises which The Merle L. Embleton Inez A Embleton Charitable Remainder Trust, by the Mennonite Foundation, Inc., as Co-Trustee and Merle L. Embleton, as Co-Trustee, by deed dated September 27, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sus-

• JANUARY 15 - 21, 2009

sex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2769, Page 213 did grant and convey unto RIGOBERTO RAMOS, in fee. Tax Parcel: 1-32-2.0844.00 Property Address: 11138 Church 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of RIGOBERTO RAMOS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land being situate in the Town of Bridgeville, Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware described more particularly in

accordance with as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a nail set at the intersection of the northerly line of Delaware Avenue with the easterly line of William Street, thence with said line of Williams Street North 10 degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 161.25 feet to a rebar set in the southerly line of Union Alley, thence turning and with said Union Alley North 80 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 60.19 feet to a rebar set at a common corner of lands now or formerly of Elsie Tate Helm, thence turning end with said Helm lands, South 10 degrees 10 minutes 44 seconds East a distance of 161.25 feet to rebar set on the northerly line of said Delaware A venue, thence turning and with said line South 80 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 60.19 feet home to the point and place of beginning said to contain 9,705 square feet of land be the same more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated July 29, 2003. BEING the same lands and premises which The Reverend Albert F. Peters, by Deed dated July 30, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2866, Page 257, did grant and convey unto William E. Mason and Linda D. Mason. Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.1658.00 Property Address: 114 Delaware Avenue, 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser.

PAGE 35 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 WILLIAM E. & LINDA D. MASON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known and designated as LOT NO. 16 on a survey of lands of VICTOR E. HURLEY ESTATES (PINE COVE DEVELOPMENT), filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Plot Book 13, page 79, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the northeasterly side of Pine Cove Drive (25 feet from the centerline thereof) at a corner for Lot 15; thence with Pine Cove Drive the following three courses and distances; (1) North 35 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West 61.08 feet to a pipe found; (2) on a curve having a radius of 49.98 feet, an arc distance of 52.30 feet, and a chord bearing of North 05 degrees 06 minutes 10 seconds West a chord distance of 49.95 feet to an iron stob; and (3) North 24 degrees 48 minutes 50 seconds East 110.08 feet to a concrete monument found on the northeasterly side of Pine Cove Drive at a corner for Lot 18; thence with the line of Lot 18, South 35 degrees 08 minutes 20 seconds East 134.53 feet to a concrete monument on line at a corner for Lots 18 and 17; thence continuing the last course and with the line

of Lot 17, 25.00 feet (a total distance on said course of 159.93 feet) to a concrete monument found in the line of Lot 17 at a corner for Lot 15; thence with the line of Lot 15, south 54 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West 120.25 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 14,682 square feet of land, be the same more or less, with all improvements thereon, as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Surveyor, on 6/3/96. BEING the same lands conveyed unto Verna M. Roper, by Deed of Marie B. Hollister, dated June 21, 1996, and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, in Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 2132, Page 124. Tax Parcel: 3-31-5.0093.03 Property Address: 144 Pine Cove Drive, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of VERNA M. ROPER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc See LEGALS—page 36

PAGE 36 LEGALS - from Page 35 SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Le vari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com plex, 22215 DuPont Bou levard, Georgetown, Dela ware, Georgetown Hun dred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situ ate, lying and being in In dian River Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, known and designated as LOT NUMBER THIRTY NINE (39), and the NORTH 1/2 of LOT NUMBER THIRTY EIGHT (38) BLOCK X, SEC TION 4, on a certain plot of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Dela ware, in Plot Book 8, Page 4, known and designated as “ANGOLA¬BYTHEBAY”, said plot being prepared by Edward H. Richardson Associates, Inc., reference being thereto had will more fully and at large appear. BEING the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Malcolm G. Goodale and Barbara M. Goodale, by deed of Daryl P. Sturn and Lita M. Sturn dated January 27, 1986, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, DELAWARE, on February 5, 1986, in Deed Book 1394, Page 26. 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, State of Delaware. AND BEING the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Wayne C. Lamarche, Jr. and Ko reen Lamarche by deed of Malcolm G. Goodale and Barbara M. Goodale dated October 28, 2005 and re corded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Dela ware on November 1, 2005 in Deed Book 3224, Page 310. Tax Parcel: 23417.08 51.00 Property Address: 23295 Boat Dock Drive W, Lewes 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

MORNING STAR 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within 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 KOREEN & WAYNE C. LAMARCHE, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Le vari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com plex, 22215 DuPont Bou levard, Georgetown, Dela ware, Georgetown Hun dred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being situate in the Town of Delmar, Little Creek Hun dred, Sussex County, and the State of Delaware, lying on the Northerly side of Lincoln Avenue, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a con crete monument found lying on the Northerly rightofway line of Lincoln Avenue, and being a corner for this lot and for lands now or former ly of Philip J. Comba, etux; thence by and with afore said Comba lands North 09 degrees 18 minutes 38 seconds East, 137.39 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a com mon boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Delmar School District South 80 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds

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East, 72.51 feet to an iron stob found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Richard J. Wellendorf, etux, South 09 degrees 18 minutes 38 sec onds West 137.39 feet to an iron stob found; thence turn ing and running by and with the Northerly rightofway line of Lincoln Avenue North 80 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds West 72.51 feet home to the place of begin ning said to contain 9,962 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a sur vey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated January 6, 2003. BEING the same lands and premises which Jenni fer L. Culver by Deed dated January 16, 2003 and re corded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware in Deed Book 2794, page 50 did grant and convey unto Shawn C. Keller and Angela N. Keller. BEING the same land and premises that Shawn Keller by his Attorney in Fact, Angela N. Keller and Angela N. Keller by deed dated August 24,2006, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3364, Page 40, did grant and convey unto Angela N. Keller, in fee. BEING the same land and premises that Shawn Keller by his Attorney in Fact, Angela N. Keller and Angela N. Keller by deed dated August 24,2006, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3364, Page 40, did grant and convey unto Jennifer BaslenkoffElder, in fee. Tax Parcel: 53220.15 161.00 Property Address: 707 East Lincoln Avenue, Del mar 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 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent

to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within 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 JENNIFER BASLENKOFF-ELDER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me di rected, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com plex, 22215 DuPont Bou levard, Georgetown, Dela ware, Georgetown Hund red, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, and State of Dela ware. BEING a part of the lands in which Ralph James Giv ens acquired a 5/10th inter est by the following deeds from Cecelia B. Lowe: (1) Deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated December 11, 1997, in which she conveyed a 1/10th interest, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sus sex County, at George town, Delaware in Deed Book 2252, Page 252; (2) Deed from Cecelia B. Lowe, dated December 19, 1998 in which she conveyed a 1/10th interest, of record in the Office of Recorder of Deeds aforesaid in Deed Book 2348, Page 187; (3) Deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated December 6, 1999, in which she conveyed a 1/10th interest, of record in the Office of Recorder of Deed aforesaid in Deed Book 2546, Page 1; (5) Deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated December 13, 2001, in which she conveyed a 1/10th interest, of record in the Office of Recorder of Deeds aforesaid in Deed Book 2656, Page 276. AND BEING the same

premises and lands in which Ralph James Givens ac quired a 5/10th interest by deed from Cecilia B. Lowe, dated August 15, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, George town, Delaware in Deed Book 2740, Page 122. Tax Parcel: 23213.00 3.18 Property Address: 12081 Chipmans Pond Road, Lau rel 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 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within 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 RALPH JAMES GIVENS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Le vari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com plex, 22215 DuPont Bou levard, Georgetown, Dela ware, Georgetown Hun dred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: BEGINNING at a con crete monument in the Northeasterly rightofway line of Road No. 557, lo

cated 678.43 feet South easterly along said Road No. 557 from the centerline of Road NO. 554 marking a common corner for this tract and lands now or formerly of Raymond H. Tozer, etux., thence, by and with lands now or formerly of Raymond H. Tozer, etux. the follow ing three (3) courses and distances, viz (1) North 33 degrees 46 minutes East, 329.45 feet to a pipe; thence (2) North 55 degrees 46 minutes West, 586.87 feet to an iron stob located in the centerline of a ditch; and thence (3) North 07 degrees 51 minutes East, 186.50 feet to an iron stob in the centerline of a ditch; thence, turning and running by and with lands now or formerly of John W. Lare the fol lowing two (2) courses and distances, viz (1) South 55 degrees 48 minutes East, 1,410.90 feet to a concrete monument; and thence (2) South 20 degrees 16 min utes West, 512.98 feet to a concrete monument in the Northwesterly rightofway line of Road No. 557 mark ing a common corner for this tract and lands now or formerly of John W. Luze; thence turning and running by and with the Northeaster ly rightofway line of Road 557, North 55 degrees 44 minutes West, 862.30 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing within said described metes and bounds, 11.572 acres of land, being the same, more or less as shown on a sur vey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated June 15, 1995. Being the same land and premises described by deed from Christopher P. Benja min and Renee D. Benja min, dated June 16, 2003 and recorded June 17, 2003 in Sussex County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 2849, page 295, conveyed said property unto Brenda June Adams, in fee. Being the same land and premises described by deed from Brenda JuneAdams as sole owner n/k/a Brenda Russ, dated October 7, 2005 and recorded November 17, 2005 in Sussex County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 3232, page 258, conveyed said property unto Brenda Russ and Nathaniel Russ, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5315.00 40.01 & 40.04 Property Address: 4159 Briar Hook 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 See LEGALS—page 37

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of NATHANIEL & BRENDA RUSS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in 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 corner 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 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 of 201.98 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: Rural Rt. 2, 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent

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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 STACEY L. & RAYMOND J. HITCH, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece of parcel of land with the improvements thereon erected situated in the Town of Greenwood, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on they northeasterly said of Duck Creek Lane, a short distance southeast of Cart branch Circle; being all of LOT 69 as shown on a of THE COVE-PHASE 1 recorded in Plot Book 75, page 278 and being more particularity bounded and described in accordance with a recent survey by William L. Sapp, Professional Land Surveyor, dated August 6, 2003, as follows to wit: Beginning at a pipe found in the northeasterly line of Duck Creek Lane at a corner for this lot and for Lot 68 said point being located as measured in a southeasterly direction along the arc of 545.00 foot radius curve to the right an arc distance of 280.21 feet from the southerly end of a 25.00 foot radius junction curve which joins the northeasterly line of Duck Creek Lane (50 feet wide) with the southeasterly line of Cart

Branch Circle (50 feet wide) thence along line of Lot 68 North 69 degrees, 13 minutes and 02 seconds East 100.00 feet to a pin found in the lands now or formerly of Cove Enterprise, Inc; thence along line of lands now or formerly of Cove Enterprises, Inc. in southeasterly direction along the arc of a 645.00 foot radius curve to the right an arc distance of 88.76 feet (the chord of which bears South 16 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East 88.69 feet) to a point at a corner for Lot 70; thence along line of Lot 70 South 77 deg. 06 min. 07 sec. West 100.00 feet to a pipe found in the northeasterly line Duck Lane, thence along the northeasterly line of Duck Creek Lane in a northwesterly direction along the arc of a 545.00 foot radius curve to the left an arc distance of 75.00 feet (the chord of which bears 16 deg. 49 min. 20 sec. West 74.94 feet) to the place of beginning and containing 8,188 square feet of land, be the same more of less. 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. The Improvements thereon being known as No. 69 Duck Creek Lane Greenwood, DE 19950. Being the same lands and premises which Humes Realty, L.L.C. did grant and convey unto Harold Passwaters and Tammy Franklin by deed dated 8/13/2003 and recorded on 8/26/2003 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02875 Page 176. Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.0090.00 Property Address: 69 Duck Creek Lane, 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Pur-

PAGE 37 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 HAROLD PASSWATERS & TAMMY FRANKLIN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, known as Lot 18, of the Crestfield Subdivision, of record in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 37 page 3. Being the same lands and premises which William Travis Butler and Gail Litz did grant and convey unto William Travis Butler and Kristen H. Butler by deed dated August 20, 2004 and recorded on August 30, 2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03028 at Page 009. Tax Parcel: 5-31-9.0087.00 Property Address: 215 S Paula Lynne Drive, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder 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 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM TRAVIS & KRISTEN H. BUTLER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the Southwesterly right of way line of Highway No. 631, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a pipe in the Southwesterly right of way line of Highway No. 631, said pipe being also 448 feet in a Southeasterly direction from the intersection of Highway No. 631 and Route #36; thence South 64 degrees 07 minutes West 208.35 feet to a stake; thence turning and running South 22 degrees 48 minutes East 650.75 feet to a stake at the intersection of ditches; thence South 84 degrees 01 minSee LEGALS—page 38

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Police Journal Arrest leads to charges in two incidents

Delaware State Police have arrested a 30-year-old Rehoboth Beach man for robbery and theft after he was observed entering someone’s vehicle. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, at approximately 9:46 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the parking lot of Staples at 4575 Coastal Hwy. in reference to an attempted theft from a vehicle. Police said that a 22-yearold Millsboro man was returning to his vehicle that was parked in the rear of the Staples store when he observed a man inside. The suspect appeared to be rummaging through the contents of the interior, police said. The victim confronted the suspect, later identified as Michael C. Mangino, who quickly exited the car and fled in a white Ford Explorer bearing a Delaware registration. The victim obtained the license plate number and provided it to police. A trooper spotted the vehicle traveling on Route 1 in front of Staples. He stopped the vehicle and Mangino was detained while the investigation continued. Police said that they found a black ski mask with two eyehole cutouts, a stainless steel folding knife and a yellow Carhartt jacket inside the Explorer. This clothing description, along with Mangino’s physical description and the description of the knife, matched the same description of the suspect who stole a woman’s purse. On the night of Jan. 2, a 19-year-old woman was walking to her residence in the Village of Camelot in Rehoboth Beach near Coastal Highway when the suspect allegedly displayed a knife and ran off with her purse. Mangino was arrested on the following charges: first degree robbery, possession of a deadly weapon during commission of a felony, wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, possession of a deadly weapon by person prohibited, third degree LEGALS - from Page 37

utes East 240.00 feet to a pipe; thence North 23 degrees 00 seconds West 778 feet, home to the place of beginning. Said to contain 3.42 acres of land, more or less. BEING the same lands conveyed to John M. Swartzentruber, Jr. and Tammi L. Swartzentruber from Marjorie G. Swartzentruber and John M. Swartzentruber, by Deed dated October 24, 2002, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, on November 8, 2002, in Deed Book 2770, Page 296. Being the same lands and premises which Marjorie G. Swartzentruber and John M. Swartzentruber did grant and convey unto John M. Swartzentruber and Tammi L. Swartzentruber by deed dated October 24, 2002 and recorded on November 8, 2002 in the

burglary, attempted theft and three traffic offenses. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $19,700 secured bond.

Man charged in two robberies

Delaware State Police have arrested a 43-year-old Georgetown man and charged him in connection with a robbery of a Wendy’s restaurant in Rehoboth Beach on Dec. 22 and of a Walgreens Pharmacy in Long Neck on Dec. 26. Michael S. Miller, 43 of Avalon Drive, Georgetown, was charged with two counts of first degree robbery, wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, possession of a deadly weapon by person prohibited, theft, terroristic threatening and menacing. Police said that Miller entered the Walgreens store at 11:02 a.m. and confronted a pharmacist, demanding Percocet pills. Miller displayed a note that implied he had a gun (no gun was displayed) and the pharmacist gave Miller approximately 300 Percocet pills, police said. Miller allegedly fled the store on foot. Police obtained a search warrant for Miller’s residence and used it on Jan. 5, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Miller was taken into custody without incident. Police said that the clothing worn by the Walgreens suspect matched the description of clothing worn by the suspect in the Wendy’s robbery. In the Wendy’s robbery, the suspect entered the restaurant wearing a ski-mask, implied he had a gun and ordered the clerk to open the register and give him the money. No gun was displayed. Miller was remanded to the Sussex Correctional Center in default of a $56,500 secured bond.

Bridgeville man arrested for drugs

On Jan. 11 at 12:50 p.m. a Seaford Police officer on patrol on Pennsylvania Av-

Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02770 at Page 296. Tax Parcel: 4-30-5.0053.00 Property Address: 12698 Mennonite School Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 2, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 6, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer

Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of TAMMI L. & JOHN M. SWARTZENTRUBER, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 1/8/2tc

enue observed a man operating a vehicle with an obstructed registration plate. The officer stopped the car on Spruce Street and identified the man as Shedrick Rayford, 35, of Bridgeville. Rayford told the officer that his driver’s license was suspended and the officer asked him to exit the vehicle. While the officer was searching Rayford, a bulging white sock allegedly fell from Rayford’s jacket pocket. Police said that Rayford grabbed the sock and fled on foot. Officers pursued Rayford onto Nylon Boulevard where a violent struggle ensued as they took the defendant into custody. Rayford was transported to the Seaford Police Department for processing. During the search, officers seized 30 grams of cocaine and $480, police said. Rayford was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where he was treated for a minor injury and released. A Seaford Police officer received a minor injury which required no treatment. Rayford was arrested for the following charges: trafficking in cocaine; possession with intent to deliver cocaine; maintaining a vehicle for keeping controlled substance; resisting arrest; tampering with evidence; possession of cocaine; possession of drug paraphernalia; operating an unregistered motor vehicle; and six traffic offenses. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #3 in Georgetown and committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $75,000 cash bond.

Woman robbed in parking lot

On Jan. 10 at 9:35 p.m. Seaford Police responded to a robbery in the Walmart parking lot in Seaford. Police said that the suspect approached the victim, a 61-year-old female, from behind as she was walking to her vehicle and struck her in the head with a blunt object. The suspect is described as an unknown white male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 8 inches, 140 to 160 pounds. He was wearing a light blue hooded jacket, black shoes and a black knit hat. The suspect took the victim’s purse and fled the scene in a possible red Geo Metro with unknown registration. The victim was transported by Seaford Fire Department ambulance to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, where she was treated and released. The suspect is wanted for first degree robbery. Anyone information to conPersonal Items with for Sale. tact police at 302-629-6648 or Delaware No Vendors Crime Stoppers atPlease. 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Call 629-9788, Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering reward for informaor send to P.O. Boxa1000, tion Seaford, leading toDEthe19973. arrest and conviction of person or persons involved.

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Pedestrain struck and killed on U.S. 13

On Sunday, Jan. 11, at approximately 7:12 p.m., officers from the Delmar Police Department were dispatched to the area of U.S. 13 and the Scale House for a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian struck while crossing the highway. The victim, a 40-year-old male, later died from his injuries sustained in the accident. The investigation is still pending notification of next of kin.

Man arrested for 2005 incident

Delaware State Police have arrested Ronnie W. Davis, 47, of Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, in connection with an unsolved “stranger” sexual assault that occurred on Aug. 28, 2005. The investigation began after a 33-yearold Dover woman reported to police that an unknown male sexually assaulted her in her Sam Wilson Lane residence, outside of Dover. Detectives from Troop 3 responded to investigate and learned the victim was sleeping in her residence. She was awakened to find an unidentified black male suspect lying on top of her. The suspect held a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her if she screamed. He then preceded to forcefully sexual assault the victim and fled on foot from the home. The victim provided a general description of the suspect — late 40s to 50s, 5 feet 10 inches, 185 pounds, with a salt and pepper medium length beard. Investigators determined that the suspect entered the residence through a window, and that a cinder block had been placed under this window exterior in order to reach the window to gain entry. A forensic sexual assault examination was conducted on the victim at Kent General Hospital to obtain evidence, which was submitted to the state Office of Chief Medical Examiner for analysis and entered into the national DNA data bank. Two days later, on Aug. 31, 2005, an anonymous call was placed to 911 from the pay phone at Bergold Labor Camp (located off Bergold lane) near the victim’s residence. The caller indicated that a labor camp resident named Ron was responsible for the crime, and that he had recently shaved his beard and was planning to leave town soon. Troopers from Troop 3 responded to the camp and located Ronnie W. Davis. He was interviewed and informed investigators he was not involved in the crime. With no evidence and or probable cause to link Davis to this crime, he was released. On July 10, 2004, the Georgia Medical Examiner’s Office was examining another DNA sample recovered from a victim of a sexual assault in Georgia. That DNA was later entered into a database. In February 2008, representatives from the Georgia Medical Examiner’s Office contacted authorities in Delaware to inform them that the two DNA samples recovered were an identical match. This meant both sexual assault victims were assaulted by the same person. Detectives contacted the investigating police agency in Georgia, the Brunswick, Ga., Police Department, and learned they had a suspect in their case, Davis. Davis, who police said was using an alias, was arrested at his work place. He was charged with first degree rape, first degree burglary and possession of a weapon during commission of a felony and possession of a deadly weapon by person prohibited. He was committed to the James T Vaughn Correctional Center in default of $86,000 cash-only bond.

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Ever wonder why I was so harsh toward president? In just five days George W. Bush’s presidency will finally be rank alio over. Good riddance to an administration that has piled debt and If you ever wondered poor decisions so high we have just taken them in stride. President Obamba will be spending his why I was so harsh in time trying to clean up the mess my writing of this presleft and those who voted against the new president will expect ident, now you know. eight years of trash to be cleared up in his first 100 days. Bush was a loser when he was His lack of leadership has allowed leadin the oil business. His dad’s friends bailed ers of foreign countries who hate us to him out. When he owned a baseball team, convince their followers that Americans it was a disaster and his military service don’t care about them and that we are was a joke. And the biggest losers were cruel, uncaring of their needs and stupid. the American people he served. We have made more enemies under Bush The words “President-elect Obama” than dozens of presidents combined. has infused me with hope for a brighter If Americans wanted to know what a future for our country, our children, and dictatorship is like, they needed to look for world peace. Gone will be the embarno further than Bush. As an executive he rassment of having a president, the most felt the president could do whatever he powerful man in the world, not being able wanted. to read a prepared speech, the brunt of late The abusive policy of inserting his night television comics, and holding our statements into laws passed, (1,100) to breath each time he makes a speech and declare the law as George Bush sees it and watching the stock market fall the next enforcing only laws he likes. I believe the day. use is called “signing statements.”

He made a mockery of the military failing to fulfill his National Guard obligation. His partner, Chaney, stated he had more important things to do with his life than to serve the military. He had five deferments, yet neither has had any problem sending young men and women to fight their war and 10,000 came home in a box, others disabled for life. Our waterways, oceans, quality of our drinking water and air has seen a decline during Bush’s term as he has allowed his large campaign contributing manufacturing giants to break all environmental standards and pollute at will. Last week he put several thousands of acres on the environmental protection lists. The only problem was the area was water for a rare species of fish hundreds of miles off the coast of the United States. Look at the pretty fish while our people die of cancer-causing toxicants. What an embarrassment he’s been. His wife has a book deal for her story while in the White House, yet our president can’t get an offer from anyone. I believe Bush is a good person, a good father and husband. We know he loves a good time and a good joke, his ranch and

a good cook-out. He was too loyal to his friends and he put incompetent people in positions where they could make policy. He put people in agencies who were opposed to the very missions those agencies were charged with carrying out, lobbyists in charge of the agencies that are supposed to regulate those very industries. He gave away public lands to private interests, the Food and Drug Administration was a puppet for the pharmaceutical industry, drug prices sky rocketed for no reason only because Bush’s people turned their heads. The nightmare of the past eight years is finally over. There may be administrations that we won’t agree with, some may not hold the integrity we expect or be as sharp as we want, but I doubt if I or my siblings will ever see an administration as incompetent, dishonest and inconsiderate of its people than this one. If you ever wondered why I was so harsh in my writing of this president, now you know: he didn’t care about the working class; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and his actions showed it. Goodbye, goodbye and goodbye. Thank God a new day is upon us.

I was saddened by the recent passing of Dr. Susan Betts. I was a ony indsor patient of Dr. Betts for a number of years. She was the doctor who took The Seaford community care of one of the most fragile and precious God-given blessings I have has suffered a tremendous – my sight. loss in the passing of Dr. When I was 18 years old I was Susan Betts, as a doctor involved in an industrial accident and lost my right eye. At 18, I don’t and as a compassionate, think I totally comprehended how community-minded citizen. tragic this loss was. I suppose when we are just startwhile using my hands to deal with the itch ing out on the journey of adulthood of the allergies. we seem to see things a little less urgent. She showed me the scan of my eyeball The loss of my right eye seemed minimal and pointed out where the damage was. in that I had a left one. However, as I got She reassured me that if I would rest the older I started to recognize just how preeye and wear a patch as much as possible, cious vision is and how extraordinary the it would heal itself. It did and within a few loss of my eye was. days it was fine. The thought of losing sight in the only The Seaford community has suffered a good eye I have left sometimes paralyzes tremendous loss in the passing of Dr. Sume with fear and anxiety. Unlike when san Betts, both as a doctor and as a comI was 18, issues that can come with the passionate, community-minded citizen. aging process, such as glaucoma and cataIt was the “bedside manner” that she racts seem plausible. When I visited Dr. Betts she was aware brought to her examination room that made Dr. Betts an extraordinary profesthat I was somewhat paranoid in terms of sional. Seaford was fortunate to have an vision dangers. eye doctor of her professional caliber. As She was always very sensitive, but I write this column I remind myself that completely honest about what she found perhaps Dr. Betts may have enjoyed hearwhen she put in the eye drops and made ing how much her excellent preventative me stare into the bright blue light. eye care meant to me. I once called her at home on a weekMaybe it could have made her feel end, something that I would ordinarily proud to know that her calming demeanor refuse to do for any reason. I had apparand informative manner of sharing medical ently damaged my eye while dealing with the itchy eyes of hay fever. She sensed my diagnoses made me feel so much more at ease and helped me to avoid some sleepfear as I complained about not being able to open my eye without feeling as though I less nights filled with worry. I am sorry I did not take the time to had sand in it. share this with her during one of my ofShe brought me in the next day and fice visits. I hope that I continue to remind examined me and explained that I had myself that people deserve to hear positive scratched and slightly torn the eyeball comments when they have made a differ-

ence. We should not wait until it is too late for these comments to brighten their day. Yes, I am sorry I did not tell Dr. Betts just how outstanding a doctor and indi-

vidual she was. So, I wanted to use my column to do the next best thing and share my appreciation for Dr. Betts with her family and friends.

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Gas prices started the new year moving up, rather than down, as expected. The national average price of gas on January 1 was $1.62 a gallon. On January 7, it was $1.73 a gallon. The wholesale price of gas has climbed about 15 cents in the last week and oil has been trading about $10 a barrel higher than a week ago. Crude oil inventories this past week moved up, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Gasoline demand fell. Some refineries have reduced output. This would seem to indicate lower prices at the pump. This is one of the slowest times of the year for gas consumption, which typically helps keep prices down. Weak job data and a soft economy are continually affecting the oil market and thus, prices at the pump. This first full week of January began on a jittery oil price note, primarily in

reaction to fighting in the Middle East, as the price of a barrel of crude oil moved up and down, ranging between $40 to 50 per barrel and closing last week at $40.83. Local pricing Locally, one station in Seaford was selling regular gasoline for $1.609 a gallon on Tuesday afternoon.

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The mysterious case of the missing vegetables ATTENTION TO THE PUBLIC GONE MISSING One pint jar of canned pickled beets. Last seen in the kitchen cupboard, where two identical jars of beets remain. Those jars are not suspected in the disappearance.

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I last saw the jar of beets Saturday evening, when I was rummaging through the kitchen cupboard, looking for something delicious for dinner.

If you find them, you can eat them Yes, believe it or not, I have mislaid a jar of beets. These are the very beets about which I wrote this summer, when

I pulled them from our garden, cooked them, sliced them and canned them. I had only enough beets to fill three pints and now, one of those pints has disappeared. I wanted to call in a police officer, but my husband said that he was probably al-

Markell selects state public safety team Governor-elect Jack Markell has announced a trio of individuals to lead the state agencies charged with protecting Delawareans. Markell will be nominating Lewis Schiliro, an AIG executive who is also a 25-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a Widener University School of Law adjunct professor, to take over the Department of Safety and Homeland Security. Markell will also be re-nominating Commissioner of Correction Carl Danberg and Major General Francis Vavala, who is the adjutant general of the Delaware National Guard. “Government does not have a more fundamental responsibility than keeping its citizens safe,” Markell said during a news conference at the Delaware Army National Guard facility in New Castle. Schiliro, who will leave his position as senior vice president of the AIG World Investigative Group, rose from special agent to director of the FBI’s New York

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“Where do you think they could be?” I asked my husband. “Beats me,” he replied. We don’t suspect foul play. We have only one bird in the house and he’s frozen stiff, lying on the bottom shelf of the freezer. Where, by the way, there are no beets. As indicated by the reward offered above, I am willing to share the bounty with anyone who helps us locate the beets. For some, I know, the offer of a dish of pickled beets might not be much of an incentive toward serious work. I could throw in a small jar of green tomato relish. I’ve never lost food before. It’s very disconcerting. These beets, grown from seed in our own back yard, harvested and cooked in my kitchen, are valuable to me. They represent not only our hard work, but our hopes last summer of a bountiful harvest and of one more step toward eating locally and sustainably. I can’t be successful in planting, growing, harvesting and preserving food, then fail in the final step of bringing it to the table. But I have not given up looking. I will continue my search of high and low, hither and yon, until the beets are found and returned to their rightful place on our kitchen table. I am determined, as any good beet detective would say, to get to the root of the problem.

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field office, which is the agency’s largest. After leaving the agency, Schiliro served as the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority’s director of Inter-Agency Preparedness and as a senior vice president and senior legal counsel for MBNA America. Schiliro’s education includes a law degree from Cleveland State University and Harvard University’s senior executive training program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Danberg, a major in the Judge Advocate General Corp of the Delaware Army National Guard, has led the Department of Correction since 2007. Prior to assuming the agency’s helm, he served as Delaware’s attorney general and has also served as chief deputy attorney general and was deputy principal assistant to the commissioner of the Department of Correction for over eight years. Vavala joined the Delaware Army National Guard as a private in 1967 and was first appointed adjutant general in 1999. He is responsible for ensuring all Delaware Army and Air National Guard units are prepared and ready to complete both federal and state missions. Vavala’s leadership has been recognized on the national level as he now serves as the president of the Adjutant Generals Association of the United States.

ready on the beat. I last saw the jar of beets Saturday evening, when I was rummaging through the kitchen cupboard, looking for something delicious for dinner. The three jars were sitting in the corner, untouched since I had put them there this summer. Thinking that mid-January, on a long day spent working on our back porch renovation project, would be a good time to open something from the garden, I pulled one jar of beets from the cupboard and set it on the counter. The phone rang. And from there, it is all a blur. Sometime between setting the beets on the counter and hanging up after a phone conversation with my daughter, I put the beets somewhere. And now, they are lost. My husband and I have looked everywhere. They are not back in the cupboard with their mates. They are not in any other cupboard in the kitchen, or sitting anywhere on the counter or table. They are not in the refrigerator, the freezer or the oven. They are not on the dining room table or under the dining room bookcase, where, in this time of remodeling, all our canned tomatoes and jars of green tomato relish are stored. They are not anywhere in the living room, sitting on the piano or on any of the windowsills. And they are not upstairs, tucked in any of the beds or taking a shower. Against all the laws of physics, they have simply vanished.

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Blue Jays unable to hold on to lead in overtime loss to Lake Forest By Mike McClure

Seaford’s Lee Mayer, left, swims the backstroke last Tuesday in the swim meet against Sussex Tech held at Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. Above, Seaford’s Daniel DeMott pushes forward in the 200 individual medley race for a first place finish during last Tuesday’s swim meet. Photos by Lynn Schofer

Seaford, Sussex Tech High School swim teams square off at WSBGC By Lynn Schofer

The Seaford and Sussex Tech swim teams took to the pool at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday afternoon. The first year team of Sussex Tech lost to the Seaford Blue Jays (girlsSeaford 99, Sussex Tech 71; boys- Seaford 126, Sussex Tech 41). “Today was the very first race for three of my kids. I couldn’t be prouder,” Sussex Tech girls’ coach Michele Thomas said. Coach Thomas believes she has a good foundation to build on in the coming years. Tech recorded first place finishes in two of the three team relays while Casey Thomas took first place in the individual medley. The Lady Jays pulled away in points in the 50 yard freestyle and 200 free relay. “They have a great tradition of competitive swimmers,” Thomas said of the

Seaford program. Seaford coach Alison Venables said she is mildly disappointed in the girls’ times against Sussex Tech. “We knew they were a core group of very fast swimmers and I feel like my girls got out of the race mentally,” said Venables. The win for the Blue Jays takes their season to 4-1(Note: A scoring error in the Middletown meet was corrected and Seaford awarded the victory) but Coach Venables wants to see the girls get fired up. “I think the girls need some confidence which is something they could learn from the boys. They have to believe they will win,” Venables said. Venables also said the girls on both teams have all been friends for years. They swim together over the summer and now have to compete against each other. Continued on page 45

The Seaford boys’ basketball team led by as many as 14 points in last Thursday’s overtime loss to Lake Forest. Foul trouble and a nearly two to one deficit in foul shots helped sink the Blue Jays in the 74-68 overtime loss last week in Seaford. Seaford (3-5) jumped out to a 7-0 lead as Julius Mullen netted five points. Jason Owens had a putback, Rashawn Church scored off a steal and feed by Mullen, and Jeff Akins hit a three-pointer to up the Blue Jays’ lead to 10. David Frasier’s basket capped a 9-0 Lake Forest run to move the Spartans within three at 16-13. Vincent Glover and Owens each had a basket to give Seaford a seven point advantage after one quarter of play. Mullen went coast to coast for the first basket of the second quarter before feeding Church to increase Seaford’s lead to 30-16. Lake Forest answered with a 6-0 run to cut the Jays’ advantage to single digits. Seaford’s DeRon Wright netted a basket on a feed from Jamar Brittingham. Wright later blocked a shot which led to a slam dunk by Church off a feed from Glover. Glover added a pair of free throws as Seaford went into the half with a 36-23 lead. Mullen led the Jays with nine first half points, Church and Owens each had six, and Akins added five first quarter points. Lake Forest scored the first six points of the second half and later made five of six free throws to pull within six (38-32). Akins netted five points to extend Seaford’s lead to seven. Akins and Glover each added field goals, but a technical foul was called on Seaford as Glover’s shot went in. Seaford built a 10 point lead (51-41), but Glenn Continued on page 45

Delmar wrestling team wins final five matches to top Woodbridge, 53-24 By Mike McClure

Woodbridge’s Patrick Davis, top, looks to his coaches for advice during his 112 pound match last Wednesday. Davis was one of four Raider wrestlers to record pins in the home loss to Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

The Blue Jays’ Rashawn Church goes up for the slam dunk during last week’s game in Seaford. Photo by Mike McClure

The Delmar varsity wrestling team picked up a road win last Wednesday in Bridgeville in a battle of a pair of young teams. The Wildcats won the final five matches to win the dual meet, 53-24, after the Raiders recorded back-to-back wins to tie it up. Delmar picked up a win by forfeit in the 103 pound weight class to open the meet. Woodbridge’s Patrick Davis (112) built an 8-0 lead in the first period before recording a pin at 2:59. Woodbridge’s Geovany Ortiz held a 3-2 lead over Blaine Peters in the back and forth first period of the 119 pound match. The score was knotted at 4-4 until Peters recorded a pin with 33.8 seconds left in the second period.

Delmar took an 18-6 lead following a Woodbridge forfeit in the 125 pound weight class. The Raiders’ Stephen Holston (130) won by fall (2:26) before each team forfeited at 135 pounds. Delmar’s Noah Vincent won by forfeit in the 140 pound weight class before Woodbridge came back with a pair of pins to tie the score at 24-24. In the 145 pound class, Delmar’s Cody Harmon held a 7-4 lead over Brandon Nichols in the first period. Nichols recorded a pin with 1:01 left in the third (2:59). The Raiders’ Alex Barday (152) came back from a 4-2 first quarter deficit to win by fall (3:09), knotting the score at 24. Delmar responded with wins in the Continued on page 43

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BACKSTROKE- Sussex Tech’s Casey Thomas swims the 50 yard back stroke in the 200 yard medley of the girls’ matchup with Seaford last Tuesday at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Photo by Lynn Schofer

TANGLED UP- Delmar’s Blaine Peters, back, is tangled up with Woodbridge’s Geovany Ortiz during their 119 pound match last week. After trailing in the first period, Peters came back to record a pin in the second period. Photo by Mike McClure

BUTTERFLY- Cailey Hastings works the butterfly stroke to finish the 25 yard race in the 9-10 year old girls event held at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Photo by Lynn Schofer

“YOUR REAL ESTATE CONNECTION” BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SPORTSEvan Nibblett, left, handles the ball in the indoor U12 soccer league game played last Wednesday night at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. Above, Nicole Greenwood stays close to the lane in the 25 yard backstroke in the 7-8 girls race held at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club of Seaford. Photos by Lynn Schofer

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Seaford Stars of the Week

Woodbridge’s Stephen Holston, top, had a pin in his 130 pound match last Wednesday against Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge wrestling continued final five matches, starting with a 21-4 technical fall win by Dominique Showell in the 160 pound match. Sean Wilkerson (171) added a pin at 1:12 and James Lee (189) won by fall at 2:24.

Woodbridge’s James Hart led Spencer Geniesse, 5-3, in the first period, but Geniesse came back to record the pin with 27 seconds left in the second period. Delmar’s Michael McIntyre wrapped things up with a pin at 3:15 for the 53-24 Wildcat win.

Male Athlete of the WeekJosh Smith- Seaford High Seaford’s Josh Smith was one of eight Blue Jays to record a pin in Friday’s home win over Lake Forest. Smith also placed first in the Delcastle Invitational on Saturday. He finished first at the Polytech and Parkside tournaments earlier this season.

Female Athlete of the WeekJamie Swain- Seaford High Seaford’s Jamie Swain placed first in the 50 freestyle and was also on the winning 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay team’s in the Blue Jays’ win over Sussex Tech last Tuesday.

Honorable mention- Shanice Cannon- Seaford; Anitra Hughes- Seaford; Heather Solomon- Woodbridge; Tiarrah Hinton- Woodbridge; Taylor West- Woodbridge; Taija Maddox- Woodbridge; Jen Carr- Seaford Christian; Jordan Phillips- Seaford Christian; Casey Thomas- Sussex Tech; Payton Shirey- Sussex Tech; Maddie Crimmons- Sussex Tech; Patrick Davis- Woodbridge; Steve Holston- Woodbridge; Brandon Nichols- Woodbridge; Alex Barday- Woodbridge; Dajuan Short- Woodbridge; Demond Anderson- Woodbridge; Marc Nock- Woodbridge; Andre DickersonWoodbridge; Tim Halter- Seaford; Lee Mayer- Seaford; Vincent Glover- Seaford; Kirk Neal- Seaford; C.R. Wilkins- Seaford; Zak Parks- Seaford; C.J. Martinez- Seaford; James Betts- Seaford; Drew Pianka- Sussex Tech; Seth Hastings- Sussex Tech; Colby Hastings- Sussex Tech; Matt Tull- Sussex Tech; Josh Strand- Sussex Tech; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Wendell Cannon- Sussex Tech; John Briddell- Sussex Tech; Kyle Kunzler- Sussex Tech

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Blue Jays defeat Spartans, place third in tourney The Seaford varsity wrestling team earned a 59-17 home win over Lake Forest last Friday. The Blue Jays also placed third in Saturday’s Delcastle Invitational. On Friday, eight Seaford wrestlers recorded pins to help pace the Blue Jays in the dual meet win. Zak Parks (103), Dominique Ayers (112), Tyler Elliott (125), C.R. Wilkins (135), C.J. Martinez (152), James Betts (189), Josh Smith (215), and Marcus Wright (275) each recorded points for Seaford. Kirk Neal (130) won by technical fall, 15-0, Brian Wright (145) had a 7-5 win in overtime, and Yvens St. Phard (171) added a 6-4 overtime win in the win. Smith won by fall in the 215 pound championship match to place first in the Delcastle Invitational. Neal, Wilkins, Brian Wright, and St. Phard each placed second and Parks, Martinez, and Betts came in third.

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Seaford girls’ basketball team tops Lake Forest, 49-48

Woodbridge’s Alex Barday, right, came from behind in his 152 pound match last week. Barday recorded a pin in the second period to knot the score at 24-24 in the home match against Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

The Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team used a 16-4 advantage in the second quarter to build an eight point lead in last Friday’s 49-48 win over Lake Forest. The Spartans held a 30-23 advantage in the second half, but the Blue Jays held on for the victory. Anitra Hughes scored a season-high 25 points, Whitley Maddox had 10 points, and Zoe Laws added eight points to pace Seaford.

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The Jays’ Maryann Hicks fights for the ball with a Milford player, forcing a jump ball call in Tuesday night’s girls’ basketball game which was played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team falls to Milford Bucs, 33-28 By Lynn Schofer

The Seaford High School girls’ basketball team took on Milford on last Tuesday evening in Seaford. Milford won the game by the score of 33-28. “This is a tough loss, we lost ground in the third quarter when Milford started to make the outside shot,” Seaford head coach Tracie Smith said. In the first half of the game, Seaford dominated the boards and kept Milford off balance. In the first quarter the Lady Jays were fast to get back on defense, which helped because they were outsized

by Milford. Milford used the full court press, but Seaford’s Christil Maker and Anitra Hughes quickly adjusted and moved the ball down court. The Seaford girls also were strong on the offensive boards, boxing out the taller girls to gain control of the rebounds. Their efforts paid off with a one point lead at the end of the first quarter. Seaford continued with the same pace in the second quarter. The Lady Jays took advantage of Milford’s missed shots and sank their own outside shots. At half time Seaford went into the locker room with a

Seaford’s Keona Hughes battles for position and lays the ball up for Seaford in last Tuesday’s night’s girls’ basketball game. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Woodbridge’s Anyea Griffin goes in for lay up as Delmar’s Shannon Wilson defends during last week’s game in Bridgeville. Woodbridge won the battle of local Henlopen South teams, 62-43. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge girls’ basketball team is edged by Milford The Woodbridge varsity girls’ basketball team rallied from a 33-13 deficit at the half to give Milford a game last Friday. The Raiders outscored the Bucs, 19-10, in the third quarter and 17-7 in the fourth quarter, but fell 48-43. Kera Sampson led Woodbridge with 12 points and Taija Maddox and Anyea Griffin each netted eight points.

Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team nets pair of wins The Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team topped Fairwinds Christian and Wesleyan Christian in a pair of games last week. Seaford Christian defeated Fairwinds Christian, 53-15, last Friday. The Eagles took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back. Jen Carr netted 18 points and Rebekah Cain added 15 in the win as SCA celebrated its homecoming. The Eagles extended their record to 8-2 with a 53-11 victory over Wesleyan Christian last Tuesday. Jordan Phillips tallied 16 points, Jen Carr had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Brandi Coppage added 11.

two point lead, but more importantly had control over the pace of the game. Seaford took the floor in the third quarter, but a different game unraveled. Milford began taking more shots from the outside circle and Seaford didn’t react quickly enough. “We just didn’t get our hands in their faces in the third quarter like we did in the first two,” said Smith. Some fatigue set in and the Lady Jays, with a limited number of subs, began to miss the outside shots and their momentum. Coach Smith was happy with her girls because they kept shooting and

fought to get back into the game. Seaford’s efforts almost paid off in the end when they brought the game within four points with less than a minute but it was not enough. Seaford’s loss takes them 1-3 in the conference and 2-6 overall. “I have a great group of girls and have every confidence we will continue to get better. The team is young and is a work in progress,” Smith said. Top scorers for Seaford: Anitra Hughes 11 points, Whitley Maddox 9 points, Christil Maker seven points. For Milford, Janee Williams had 10 points and Ashley Young scored 12 points.

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Corey Darden of Seaford swims the last leg of the boys 200 medley relay in last Tuesday’s swim meet with Sussex Tech. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford’s Jason Owens knocks the opening tip to Jeff Akins for the first basket of last Thursday’s game against Lake Forest. The Blue Jays lost a heartbreaker to the Spartans in overtime. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford boys’ basketball continued Blake picked up his second technical foul of the game and was disqualified from the game. Lake Forest moved within seven before Mullen made a pair of free throws to give the Jays a 53-44 lead going into the final quarter. Akins scored seven points in the quarter and Glover added six. The Spartans scored the first four points of the fourth quarter before Church took a charge and Mullen scored on a baseline drive off a feed from Glover to make it 57-48. Lake responded with an 8-0 run before Glover made one of two foul shots with 2:47 left in the game. Glover added two more foul shots, but Lake tied it up with a basket and a free throw as Owens fouled out of the game. Glover hit a jumper on a feed from Mullen for a 62-60 lead before the Spar-

tans tied it up, eventually sending the game into overtime. Glover netted a basket and a pair of free throws to keep the game knotted at 66-66. The Spartans, which went to the charity stripe 12 times in the overtime period, went four for six from the line and also had a basket to take a 72-66 lead. Akins added a field goal, but Lake Forest made two more foul shots for the 74-68 win. Glover scored 15 of his team high 19 points in the second half, Akins had 16 points, Mullen added 14 points and five assist, and Owens and Church each netted six points. Lake Forest shot just 57 percent from the free throw line but was awarded 42 foul shots (24 for 42). The Spartans made eight of 12 free throws in overtime. Seaford was 15 for 23 from the charity stripe (65 percent). The Jays went six for six in the first half and two for four in overtime.

Woodbridge Raiders top Bucs, earn win over North Caroline The Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball team moved to 8-1 with wins over Milford and North Caroline last week. The Raiders jumped out to a 23-9 lead over the Bucs in the opening quarter and used a 26-11 fourth quarter advantage to pull away with the 81-61 win. Andre Dickerson netted 25 points, Marc Nock had 15 points, and Demond Anderson added 14 points to help lead Woodbridge to the win over its Henlopen South foes. Jervontae Dale and Jorge Young also had nine points apiece. Woodbridge held a two point lead at the half (27-25) during Saturday’s game against North Caroline. The Raiders used an 8-6 edge in the fourth quarter to pull out the 52-49 non-conference win. Nock led the way with 17 points and Anderson and Dickerson each had 13 points.

Solomon, Short pace Raiders in indoor meet at Tower Hill

Woodbridge senior Heather Solomon placed first in the 55 meter hurdles and the Raiders’ Dajuan Short placed second in the boys’ competition at last Saturday’s N5CTA meet at Tower Hill High School. The following are Woodbridge’s results from the indoor track and field meet: Girls55 meter hurdles- 1. Heather Solomon, Woodbridge, 9.65, 4. Tiarrah Hinton, Woodbridge, 10.43 Boys- 55 meter hurdles- 2. Dajuan Short, Woodbridge, 8.52; 200 meter runDashawn Collins, Woodbridge, 26.23; 4X400 relay- Woodbridge (Collins, Korian Majette, Nick Laurel, Short)

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High school swimming continued Venables is looking for her team refocus and concentrate on Cape Henlopen, their next competitor. She hopes to see an improvement in times and confidence at the next meet. Other first place finishes for Sussex Tech belonged to Maddie Crimmins, 500 yard freestyle and 200 yard freestyle; Payton Shirey, 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard freestyle; and Thomas, 100 yard breast stroke. For Seaford, Jamie Swain placed first in the 50 yard free style and Shanice Cannon came in first in the 100 yard back stroke. Seaford boys’ coach Bailey Noel was happy with his team’s performance. “I told them to go out and have fun,” Noel said. Noel felt that Sussex Tech, in its first

year, did well against Seaford. He understands it can be somewhat intimidating facing the Jays. “It is really tough to swim against a conference championship team,” said Noel, whose team finished first and second in most of the events. Sussex Tech boys Drew Pianka, Seth Hastings, Colby Hastings, and Matt Tull posted many of the points for their team. First place finishes for the Seaford boys: Timmy Halter, 200 free style and 100 butterfly; Daniel DeMott, 200 individual medley; Corey Darden, 50 freestyle; Lee Mayer, 100 back stroke and 100 freestyle; Phillip DeMott, 100 breast stroke; John Schwinn, 500 yard freestyle. Seaford goes on to Cape Henlopen, whom they defeated last year.

Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for January 15-21 Thursday, Jan. 15- Girls’ basketball- Seaford at Delmar, Sussex Tech home vs. Milford Friday, Jan. 16- Boys’ basketball- Seaford at Caesar Rodney, Woodbridge at Dover, Greenwood Mennonite at Seaford Christian, Sussex Tech at Milford; wrestlingSeaford home vs. Caesar Rodney, Woodbridge home vs. Dover, Sussex Tech at Delmarva Classic; girls’ basketball- Greenwood Mennonite at Seaford Christian Saturday, Jan. 17- Wrestling- Seaford at North Caroline Invitational, Sussex Tech at Delmarva Classic; indoor track- Woodbridge at Tower Hill; girls’ basketball- Sussex Tech at Delcastle Tuesday, Jan. 20- Boys’ basketball- Seaford at Dover, Woodbridge home vs. Smyrna, Seaford Christian at Holly Grove, Sussex Tech home vs. Delmar; girls’ basketball- Laurel at Seaford, Woodbridge at Smyrna, Seaford Christian at Holly Grove; swimming- Seaford home vs. Easton, Sussex Tech at Gunston Wednesday, Jan. 21- Indoor track- Seaford, Woodbridge, Sussex Tech at Worcester County Rec Center; wrestling- Seaford home vs. Dover, Woodbridge at Smyrna, Sussex Tech at Delmar

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Payton Shirey, one of Sussex Tech’s strongest swimmers, pulls ahead in the 100 yard butterfly to a first place finish last Tuesday at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Raven Roundup- Raven wrestling team wins two of three By Mike McClure

The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team topped Lake Forest in a dual meet before splitting with Milford and Caesar Rodney last Saturday. On Wednesday, Sussex Tech earned a 51-29 win over the Spartans as eight Ravens won by fall. After a win by pin in the 103 pound weight class, John Briddell (112), Matt Bennett (119), and Wendell Cannon (125) followed suit. Kyle Kunzler (135), Shane Marvel (189), Alex Thomas (215), and Joe Casullo (285) also had pins. Ryelan Pavlik (152) added a 9-7 win. The Ravens defeated Milford, 48-21, but fell to Caesar Rodney, 57-15, in Saturday’s tri-meet. In the win over Milford, Kyle Kunzler Jacob Bernier (171) recorded a pin at 4:22, Marvel (6-2) and Thomas (6-0) won by decision, and Casullo had a pin in 49 seconds. Briddell added a pin (1:03), Cannon picked up a 13-7 win, Kunzler had a pin at 2:51, Cole Magagnotti (140) won by the score of 7-0, Brent Prouse (145) pinned his opponent, and Pavlik won by forfeit. Thomas (1:21) and Pavlik (2:58) each had a pin in the loss to CR. Cannon also won his match, 5-3. Girls’ basketball losses- The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ basketball team was edged by Sussex Central, 43-39, before falling to Caravel, 46-30, in a non-conference game. Sierra Laws scored 13 points and Heather Fuller added seven points in the Lady Ravens’ loss to the Knights last Friday. Tech held a 21-20 lead at the half. The score was knotted at 33-33 at the end of the third quarter before Sussex Central held an 11-5 advantage in the final quarter to secure the win. Paige Morris and Fuller each had eight points and Laws added six in Sussex Tech’s loss to Caravel on Saturday. Boys basketball team falls- The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball team dropped a pair of Henlopen North contests last week. The Knights outscored the Ravens, 30-13, in the second half of Thursday’s game for a 57-41 win. Josh Strand had 17 points and Tyler Belle added 12 points for Tech. Belle led the way with 16 points, Strand had 13, and Desmond Sivels added eight in a 61-51 loss to Cape Henlopen on Saturday.

Colby Hastings swims the breast stroke for Sussex Tech, which is in its first year of competitive swimming. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Alexis Smith of Seaford focuses on the finish in the 100 yard breast stroke event where she finished second to Sussex Tech’s Casey Thomas. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford’s Molly Cain shows stamina as she swims the 500 yard freestyle event at last Tuesday’s high school meet held at Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Photo by Lynn Schofer

54th Annual DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football teams selected The rosters for the 54th Annual DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star football game were announced last week. The following Western Sussex players were selected to play on the Gold team: Tevin Jackson, Delmar; David Albert, Laurel; Gaven Parker, Laurel; Tyler West, Laurel; Yvens Saint-Phard, Seaford; Tyler Justice, Sussex Tech; and Jorge Young, Woodbridge. The Gold team will be coached by head coach Carlton Brown (Dover) and assistant coaches Stanley Burris (Dover), Ed Manlove (Laurel), Mike Tkach (Milford), and Mark DelPercio (Middletown). The Blue-Gold game will take place on Saturday, June 20 at the University of Delaware.

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More changes to Laurel-Seaford basketball games

The Laurel-Seaford girls’ basketball makeup game has been changed from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24 (noon) at Seaford High. The varsity boys’ basketball game between the two teams (also at Seaford) is scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. with the JV game to follow.

CONTEST WINNER- Seaford Star Sports Story of the Year contest winner Debbie Fees is shown with her son Colden. Fees was the winner of a drawing for a one year subscription to the Seaford Star after voting in the sports story of the year contest. There were 83 votes cast in the inaugural contest. Sue Warrington-Doud was the winner in the Laurel Star contest, which drew over 40 votes. Photo by Mike McClure

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Seaford Bowling Lanes

Tuesday AM Mixed

High games and series Maurice Duncan 238 Clem Warrener 612 Ginger Saxton 220, 580

Club 50

High games and series Bill Newlon 295, 703 Irene Foxwell 297, 768

Eastern Shore Men

High games and series Bryan Bennett 312 Todd James 312 E. Scott Morgan 840

NECK AND NECK- Claudia Carey and Allison Wheatley are neck and neck in the 7-8 year old 25 yard breast stroke event held at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club of Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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High games and series Ben Brown 164, 320 Michelle Talley 169 Shelby Williams 317

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High games and series Tom Koontz 311, 822

Sunday Nite Mixed

High games and series Brad Morgan 233

Baylee Ketterman swims the 7-8 year old 25 yard breaststroke for the Barracudas Saturday at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club of Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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High games and series Mark Melson 240, 701 Karen Jerread 264 Joyce Tull 643

High games and series Myron Hayes 290, 766 Judi Ucello 274 Paulette Sammons 682

High games and series Gordon Hearn 287, 825 Sherry Hastings 279. 773 Tyler Wells 275, 781 Taylor Richey 266 Brittany Hastings 756

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Wednesday AM Mixed

High games and series Grayson Bartlow 295 Andrew Parlier 755 K. Nikki James 288 Brenda Layton 785

Sunday Adult/ Youth

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Tuesday Early Mixed

High games and series Jeff Nelson 251, 671 Melynda Hitchens 274. 765

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High games and series C.J. Graleski 271 Shelly Sherman 696

Senior Express

High games and series Chuck Laws 324 Leroy Williams 819 Elizabeth Pinkett 309, 789

Young Adults

High games and series Ryan Prettyman 288, 747 Cassie Wooters 222 Katie Hickey 615

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High games and series Steve Martin 302 Barry Whayland 794

Thursday Night Mixed

High games and series Wayne Smedley, Jr. 323, 798 Marian Kellam 257 Elgi Austell 710

Friday Trios

High games and series Johnny Johnson 267 Will Chandler 691 Tina Rawls 253, 704

Shane Stark hangs in there to complete 25 yards of the butterfly for the Barracudas during a swim meet held last Saturday at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club of Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Michael Bogle takes a shot on goal while goalie Marilyn Partusch readies for the save Wednesday evening in the U12 indoor soccer league played at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Donte Goodman finishes his shot on goal with a score in a U12 indoor soccer game sponsored by the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Laurel’s Deshaun Griffin takes the ball to the basket against Delmar’s Johnny Wilson during Tuesday night’s game in Delmar. Griffin had eight points, six rebounds, six blocks, and four steals in his team’s win. Wilson had a game-high 21 points along with seven rebounds. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel/Seaford Star Tuesday high school scoreboard

Boys’ basketball- Laurel 52, Delmar 44- Carey Shelton had 20 points and 12 rebounds and David Albert added 16 points and five assist to lead the Bulldogs to the win. Johnny Wilson led the Wildcats with 21 points and seven rebounds and Trea Spence chipped in with 12 points and five assists. See next week’s Laurel Star for the story. Seaford 63, Sussex Central 56- Seaford held a 31-27 lead at the half and used a 20-7 advantage in the third quarter to take a 17 point lead. The Knights outscored the Jays, 22-12, in the final quarter but Seaford came away with the win. Jeff Akins netted 17 points, Rashawn Church and Vincent Glover each had 15, and DeRon Wright added eight points. Caesar Rodney 71, Sussex Tech 39- Troy DeShields scored 13 points and Tyler Belle had 10 in the loss. Girls’ basketball- Laurel 45, Delmar 26- Tykia Briddell paced the Bulldogs with 15 points, Tomorrow Briddell Jeff Akins had nine, and Brooke Evans added eight points. Kira Selby scored eight points and Charne Leatherbury added six points for Delmar. Woodbridge 55, Lake Forest 34- Four different Raiders scored in double digits for Woodbridge, which held a 30-15 advantage in the second half. Kera Sampson had 15 points, Anyea Griffin and Taija Maddox netted 11 points each, and Taylor West added 10. Caesar Rodney 38, Sussex Tech 34- Heather Fuller scored Kera Sampson nine points, Paige Morris had eight points in the loss.

Sirman to receive Herm Reitzes Award at DSBA banquet Former Seaford High coach and athletic director Ben Sirman will receive the Herm Reitzes Award for service during the 60th Annual Sportwriters and Broadcasters Association banquet on Sunday, Jan 25. The banquet will take place at the Cavaliers Country Club starting with a reception at 5 p.m. Sirman, a 1958 graduate of Laurel High, coached at Bridgeville High before serving as a football coach, guidance counselor, assistant athletic director, and athletic director at Seaford from 1969-1991.

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Financial Focus Enjoy holiday from required minimum distributions By Melinda Tingle and John Rittenhouse Although it sounds strange, you may encounter situations in which you have to accept money even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather not. Such is the case with required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRA, 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. But thanks to recent legislation, you can ignore the â&#x20AC;&#x153;requiredâ&#x20AC;? part of RMDs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at least for a year. Specifically, lawmakers recently placed a one-year moratorium on taking (RMDs) for 2009. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not familiar with the rules governing RMDs, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little background: Generally, the IRS requires you to begin taking RMDs in the year in which you turn 70-1/2, or no later than

April 1 of the following year. For example, if you turn 70-1/2 in 2009, you would normally be required to take your first RMD by April 1, 2010. You must also think about RMDs if you are a beneficiary of someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IRA, 401(k) or other retirement account, because when the account owner dies, regardless of age, you must generally begin taking RMDs. And this is also true if you are the beneficiary of a Roth IRA, even though Roth IRA owners are never required to take RMDs. But thanks to the new legislation, you can skip the required 2009 distribution if you reach 70-1/2 in 2009 or if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a beneficiary currently required to take RMDs. You also have until Dec. 31, 2010, to accept the 2010 RMD, which will be based on your retirement account balance

Take the time to register your property and keep your receipts According to The National Retail Federation (www.NFR.com) consumers planned on spending an average of $832.36 per household this past holiday season alone. As 2008 came and went, it is safe to say that a variety of products actually made their way to the homes of Delawareans including MP3 players, laptops, televisions and jewelry. Unfortunately, however, as quickly as these products were removed from their packaging, the packaging and associated paperwork, was quickly hustled to the trash can. In 2008 in Delaware, law enforcement investigated a total of 6,275 burglaries and 21,222 thefts. Those tasked with handling these cases will tell you that investigations

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were hampered as many victims did not know the serial numbers associated with their stolen property. Many products were never registered with the manufacturer. Why register a product or record the serial number? If an item is stolen and the victim knows the serial number, that particular item can be entered into a searchable database. This allows law enforcement to return property should they happen across it. It also allows law enforcement to hold criminals more accountable should they be found in possession of property which has been recorded and documented as stolen. If the victim does not know their serial number but they registered their product with the manufacturer, the manufacturer of the stolen item can be contacted and the serial number located. Other steps can be taken. Citizens are encouraged to take pictures of their own high priced ticket items and keep receipts. It is also suggested that consumers place an indiscreet identifiable mark on their property to help in showing proof of ownership. This also helps in returning stolen goods.

at the end of 2009. Why did Congress decide to provide this RMD â&#x20AC;&#x153;holidayâ&#x20AC;? for 2009? For the answer, you need look no farther than your IRA or 401(k) account balance. As you are well aware, 2008 was not a stellar year for the stock market. Consequently, the market value of your IRA or 401(k) is probably considerably lower than it was in earlier years. This could have been a problem for you if you had to start taking RMDs in 2009, because these distributions are based, in part, on your account balance at the close of the previous year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which means you may well have had to sell some stocks or other investments in your retirement plan when their price was down. To help people avoid having to â&#x20AC;&#x153;sell low,â&#x20AC;? Congress acted.

Ultimately, you will have to end up taking distributions again. But before that happens, take some time to decide how large a distribution you should accept each year. If you need the money, you might have to take out more than the RMD. But if you can get by on just the minimum distribution, you may want to do so, thereby keeping as much of your retirement account as possible in a tax-deferred account. But for now, if you have any questions about taking RMDs in 2009, contact your financial and tax advisors. Melinda Tingle and John Rittenhouse are financial advisors with Edward Jones.

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Health Briefs LDAF Autism Ball planned

The Lower Delaware Autism Foundation’s Autism Ball and Auction for Hope is Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Bay Center in Dewey Beach. The theme encourages guests to help make dreams come true for individuals with autism. The event begins with a silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. and is followed by dinner, a live auction and dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be an open bar during the silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m. followed by a cash bar from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $125 and dress is cocktail attire. Table sponsorships are available for $2,500 and include a table for 12 guests, full page event program ad and more. Other sponsorship opportunities are also available. Entertainment will be provided by the Big City Band. Autism affects one in every 150 children born in the U.S. each year. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. Autism costs the nation over $90 billion annually, a figure that is expected to double in the next decade. For more information about sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, call Mary Landon Green, program and event coordinator, at 302-644-3410 or visit ldaf.com.

Cancer Networking Support Group

The Wellness Community of Delaware offers a “General Cancer Networking” support group the third Monday of each month from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. held at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center second-floor library, Seaford. The support group is a free program of hope, understanding, and caring for people with cancer and their loved ones. Professionally led cancer support programs offer hope, education, and emotional support for adults with cancer and their loved ones who want to fight for recovery and the quality of their lives. Learn how to feel less isolated and more in control. All programs offered through The Wellness Community of Delaware are free of charge to people affected by cancer. For further information, or to register, call 645-9150.

Blood Bank celebrates donations

As a new year begins, the Blood Bank of Delmarva has many people to thank. Blood donors contributed a record 82,928 blood donations in 2008 — keeping the blood supply stable all year. More than 20,000 patients benefitted and no surgeries were cancelled because blood was not available. Throughout January, the Blood Bank and local blood transfusion recipients are thanking those blood donors through the annual celebration of National Blood Donor Month. Holidays, busy travel schedules, inclement weather and illness all combine to make the winter months a time when blood is often in short supply. Because of this, the Blood Bank asks local residents to make a New Year’s resolution in 2009 that is easy to keep: donate blood. For more information or to schedule an appointment to give blood, call 888-8-BLOOD-8 or visit delmarvablood.org.

CHEER Center gets trainer

Personal Trainer Dave Ronovech is now available at the CHEER Community Center located at 20520 Sand Hill Road in

Georgetown every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 10 a.m., free of charge. Ronovech, who is the premier senior and elderly health and fitness instructor in Sussex County, specializes in senior and elderly exercise. Dave is licensed through Active Living Partners to assist clients with diet, nutrition and becoming more physically active. He is the founder and director of the Fountain of Youth Fitness Program at the Harbour Lights CHEER Activity Center in Lewes. To join the CHEER Center’s Fit N’ Fun Fitness Center, you must be over the age of 50. Cost is $20 a month for members and $24 for non-members. For more information, call 302-854-9500.

Aging program planned

Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s 55+ membership program, Peninsula Partners, and the Wicomico Public Library will present a free program entitled, “Living and Learning: An Educational Experience – The State of the Aging on Delmarva.” The program will be held at the Public Library in Salisbury on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Guest speakers include Memo Diriker, director of BEACON at Salisbury University; Peggy Bradford, executive director, MAC, Inc.; and Jason Hafer, director of admissions for Salisbury Rehabilitation & Nursing Center/Genesis Healthcare. Topics to be addressed will be “GrayShore Revisited,” “The Future of Senior Services on Delmarva” and “A Baby Boomer’s Guide to Long Term/Assisted Living Placement for a Loved One.” Admission is free, however advanced registration is required. For more information or to register for the program, call Peninsula Partners at 410-543-7170 by Friday, Feb. 20.

Cholesterol screenings

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be offering cholesterol screenings on February 11 & 14 from 7:00 - 10:00 am at the Seaford Golf & Country Club, located at 1001 W. Locust Street, Seaford. The Lipid Profile test requires a 12-hour fasting and reads the HDL, LDL, and triglyceride blood levels. Cost for the Lipid Profile is $15. There is no need to pre-register. Results will be mailed within 3 weeks along with information to evaluate the results and follow-up if needed. In addition to cholesterol screenings, FREE blood pressure checks will be offered. There will be health information and interactive displays. For additional information, call 629-6611 extension 4536.

Look Good, Feel Better

Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of their treatments. Look Good, Feel Better, a program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer, conceal loss of hair, skin problems, and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy. The program is geared towards helping people look their best--even as they are undergoing cancer treatment. Although almost all of the appearance-related side

effects of cancer treatment are temporary, they can be very distressing. The next Look Good, Feel Better program will be hosted by the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, February 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center’s 2nd floor conference room. The program is Free to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register for the Look Good, Feel Better program, please contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 302-629-6611, extension 2588.

Diabetes educational program

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, will be holding a four-week diabetes educational program beginning February 4 and continuing February 11, 18 and 25 from 5pm - 7pm to be held at the hospital. Registration for this class is required. The cost of the four-week program may be reimbursable by insurance. This four-week program includes weekly education sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes selfmanagement. Our goal is to give you the self-management skills to control your diabetes. Family members/significant others are welcome to attend the weekly sessions. Program Schedule Week 1 - What is diabetes: physiology and self-care skills review Week 2 - Meal Planning, eating out, reading labels Week 3 - Self blood glucose monitoring

and management, sick day rules, traveling Week 4 - Medications used to manage diabetes, stress management: coping with diabetes and lifestyle changes, summary and course evaluations, goal setting To register and to obtain additional information regarding the course, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 302-629-6611, extension 2446.

Fitness open house

Do you want to get in shape this year? Now you can learn about the variety of fitness options available at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Attend the free Gymnasium Complex Open House on Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.noon in the Jason Technology Center. Attendees will receive refreshments, giveaways, and special discounts. Register early for winter and spring fun and fitness courses offered on and off-campus. Choices for adults include: ballroom and belly dancing, karate, Pilates, golf, Horseback riding, tai chi, yoga, and fitness center memberships. Classes offered for children include: ballet, tumbling, fitness, golf and horseback riding. This state-of-the-art complex, now open five nights per week until 7 p.m., includes a basketball court, fitness center complete with a cardio/ weight training room, exercise room, and locker rooms for men and women. For more information, contact the Corporate and Community Programs Division at 302-854-6966.

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Health Economic climate causing us to shift our focus By Anthony Policastro, M.D

In 1943 Maslow created a system that focused on human needs. His basic proposal was that people pay attention to their basic needs before they do anything else. Maslow indicated that we all have certain basic physiologic needs. Those needs include things like food, water and sleep. We cannot survive without them. Therefore, if we are having trouble obtaining them, we focus all of our activity on them. We really do not care about other things. Fortunately, most of us do not have trouble obtaining those things. There are some third world countries where food is not plentiful. People in those countries concentrate their efforts on obtaining food. Therefore, there is little energy left for other types of activities. The next category up includes basic safety. There are several items in this category. The first of these is health. Health is something that we take for granted. However, there are many individuals with chronic diseases.

Their days are spent addressing those diseases. They have little time left for other things. Those of us who are healthy need to reflect on that. We need to be thankful for it. It leads to a much higher quality of life. Employment is also included in this category. It is the means by which we obtain money. Money is necessary for keeping us healthy. It is necessary for getting us basic needs like food. For that reason, employment and salary become one of these basic safety needs. A third portion of basic safety is shelter or housing. Like health, this is often taken for granted. However, there are thousands of homeless individuals in this country. There are people throughout the world who live in very substandard housing. It requires effort for us to maintain shelter. It goes hand in hand with having employment. Once the areas of physiologic needs and safety are handled, we can begin to look to satisfying higher needs. Those higher needs come in the form of selfesteem and achievement. They come in

the form of being able to be creative. They come in the form of luxuries of various sorts. Over the last few years we have been able to concentrate on those higher needs. Basic safety needs like housing and employment were not things to concentrate on. That has all changed. Many people are unable to pay mortgages. They face the possibility of being without shleter. Others fear for losing their employment. That would decrease their resources. It would cause them to have worries about both safety and physiologic needs.

What many of us fail to realize is that the current economic crisis fits in very well with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Many of us took for granted the two basic levels. We were able to concentrate on the higher levels. Maslow called them love, esteem and self-actualization. However, there is a lot more concern now about the safety level in terms of jobs and housing. For that reason we have a different emphasis than we did a year ago. While that all may seem like something completely new, it is purely in keeping with what Maslow described over 50 years ago.

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Customer serviCe AWArD - The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce presented the Exceptional Customer Service Award for the month of November to the VFW Post 4961 “Morning Cafe.” Every weekday morning at 5:30 a.m. Wayne Merritt and Bob Wingate are cooking breakfast to help raise funds for veterans. If you want a great breakfast and great service this is the place to be. From left are Bunky Griffith, chairperson, GSCC; Wayne Merrit; Bob Wingate; and Carol Rohrbaugh, GSCC.

Customer serviCe - The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce presented the Exceptional Customer Service Award for the month of December to Nanticoke Chiropractic in Seaford. Dr. Hummel and his entire staff go out of their way to accommodate you and give the best customer service available.

AAA looks back at the best and worst of 2008 Gas prices Drivers saw gas over $4 and under $1.50 a gallon during 2008. Delaware gas prices for regular unleaded gasoline are now at levels not seen in almost five years. AAA expects lower demand and current oil prices to bring down prices at the pump even further as we enter a new year and the slowest time of year for fuel consumption. The 2008 highest average for Delaware was $4.07 a gallon on June 18, 2008. Transportation funding In Delaware, just like in many other states, the list of transportation needs grows, but the funds for necessary projects aren’t growing as fast. The Delaware General Assembly allotted $268.6 million to the Transportation Trust Fund - $35 million over the Governor’s proposed Bond Bill – as a way to help the Department of Transportation deal with a projected shortfall. New solutions to the growing transportation funding crisis are necessary on the federal, state and local levels as old revenue generators cease to bring in the dollars they used to. For example, in Delaware, the Motor Fuel Tax Administration is reporting a drop of 6.9% in revenue for this fiscal year compared to last. As people drive less, they are buying less gas and the government is getting less

money from gasoline taxes – on both the state and federal level. Our transportation needs are great and the revenue streams are not what they used to be. AAA welcomes the recent announcement by President-elect Obama pledging commitment to “the single largest new investment in our national infrastructure since the creation of the federal highway system in the 1950s.” A new fifth lane on I-95 As a major East Coast thoroughfare, the stretch of I-95 that runs through Delaware is notorious for creating headaches for motorists with traffic delays between Newport and the Maryland line. An additional fifth lane will ease congestion in that area. AAA urges lawmakers and policymakers to speed up additional funding and approvals for easing congestion at the Delaware/Maryland line so that Delaware can gain a better reputation for mobility. Highway Congestion Relief Act In July, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle (R) announced the introduction of a National Highway Chokepoint Congestion Relief Act. The bill calls for the U.S. Department of Transportation to designate national chokepoints and make capital improvement grants based upon problem areas.

The Delaware Mother’s of the year annually give a $1000 donation to the Sussex Pregnancy Center in Georgetown. Joyce Schaefer, MOY 2002 and Betty Daudt, MOY 1988 present the check to the director Rita Denney.

Drivers in and out of state have to endure stressful chokepoints on Delaware’s stretch of I-95, wasting precious gas and time. In a AAA poll of Delaware drivers, nearly half said their commute had become more congested in the past year. AAA supports the legislation and sent letters of support to members of Congress in the Mid-Atlantic region. Motorcycle crashes and helmet law Delaware is seeing a steady increase in motorcycle registrations and more than 400 motorcycle crashes a year occur on Delaware roads. AAA advocates a Delaware all-rider motorcycle helmet law.

Right now, only riders up to age 19 must wear a helmet. A AAA poll found that 79 percent of Delawareans believe a law requiring all motorcyclist to wear helmets would dramatically decrease the number of motorcycle injuries and fatalities. Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 16, 2008, 16 people lost their lives in motorcycle crashes in Delaware. Nationally, motorcycle crash fatalities have increased every year for the past ten years. Society picks up the human toll and burden of medical bills for many brain and spinal injuries resulting from motorcycle crashes.

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IRS offers help for taxpayers struggling with their back taxes “If you are facing financial difficulties and struggling to meet your tax obligations the IRS can help,” said New Jersey’s IRS Spokesperson Gregg Semanick. “As the 2009 tax filing season begins, in addition to new tax credits, deductions and benefits, the IRS is taking steps to help people who owe back taxes.” Here are some areas where the IRS can help: • Added flexibility for missed payments - The IRS is allowing more flexibility for individuals with existing installment agreements who have difficulty making payments because of a job loss or other financial hardship. Depending on the situation, the IRS may allow a skipped payment or a reduced monthly payment amount. Taxpayers in this situation should

Emissions violations settled

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Indian River Power LLC, owner and operator of the Indian River power plant, have reached a settlement to resolve opacity (visible air contaminants such as smoke and dust) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) violations at the electricity generating plant in Sussex County. As part of the settlement, Indian River Power will investigate and evaluate the opacity violations on Units 3 and 4, implement an optimization plan for the electrostatic precipitators (particulate control devices) for Units 1, 2, 3 and 4, and establish policies to minimize opacity and nitrogen oxides violations. The settlement will also require Indian River Power to purchase and provide to the Department an Ultrafine Particle Monitor and pay a civil penalty of $5,000. DNREC’s complaint and the consent order are accessible at www.awm.delaware.gov.

Treatment workshops planned

DNREC’s Ground Water Discharges Section will hold two public workshops on proposed amendments to the Regulations Governing the Design, Installation and Operation of On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems. The workshops are: • 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3 - DNREC Auditorium, Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Hwy., Dover

contact the IRS. • Additional review for Offers in Compromise on home values - An Offer in Compromise (OIC), an agreement between a taxpayer and the IRS that settles the taxpayer’s tax debt for less than full amount owed, may be a viable option for taxpayers experiencing economic difficulties. However, the equity taxpayers have in real property can be a barrier to an OIC being accepted. With the uncertainty in the housing market, the IRS recognizes that the real-estate valuations used to assess ability to pay are not necessarily accurate. So in instances where the accuracy of local real-estate valuations is in question or other unusual hardships exist, the IRS is creating a new, second review of the information to determine if accepting

• 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12 CHEER Center, Room A, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown The workshops will review the proposed amendments that include separating large and small wastewater treatment and disposal system requirements and including spray irrigation in the current regulation. In addition, licensing and transportation requirements and the permitting process will be presented and discussed. The wastewater utility and building industry, contractors, developers, engineers, realtors, farmers, current and future homeowners and others who may be affected by the proposed changes are encouraged to attend a workshop. For questions or more information, contact Jack Hayes, Ground Water Discharges Section, 302-739-9327.

Cannon-Maston House program

On Monday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Methodist Manor House the Seaford Historical Society along with the Manor House will sponsor a program featuring Russ McCabe, director of Delaware Public Archives. The public is invited. There is no charge. McCabe will share with the audience the historic importance of the CannonMaston House off Atlanta Road which was built by Thomas Cannon in 1727 and expanded in 1733. The house was built by hand with bricks kilned right on the property in what was once a part of the Maryland colony. It was built during the earliest

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an offer is appropriate. • Prevention of Offer in Compromise defaults – Taxpayers who are unable to meet the periodic payment terms of an accepted OIC will be able to contact the IRS office handling the offer for available options to help them avoid default. • Postponement of collection actions IRS employees will have greater authority to suspend collection actions in hardship cases where taxpayers are unable to pay. If an individual has recently encountered a job loss or other financial problem, IRS assistors may be able to suspend collection in some situations without documentation to minimize burden on the taxpayer. • Expedited levy releases - The IRS will speed the delivery of levy releases by easing requirements on taxpayers who

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request expedited levy releases for hardship reasons. Taxpayers seeking expedited releases of levies to an employer or bank should contact the IRS number shown on the notice of levy to discuss available options. When calling, taxpayers requesting a levy release due to hardship should be prepared to provide the IRS with the fax number of the bank or employer processing the levy. If you are behind on tax payments there could be additional help available if you are facing an unusual hardship situation. For assistance with your back taxes, contact the phone numbers listed on your IRS correspondence. More information is available at www. IRS.gov.

Wicks to continue as Secretary of Transportation for Delaware Citing her ability to lead one of the state’s most complex agencies during turbulent financial times, Governor-elect Jack Markell has announced he will renominate Secretary of Transportation Carolann Wicks. “Effective transportation is critical to getting our state’s economy moving again,” Markell said. “The Department of Transportation must be reliable, responsible, predictable and accountable. We need Carolann Wicks’ leadership at DelDOT. She has the experience to lead the agency in the difficult economy as it faces the challenges of meeting our growing transportation needs.” Wicks is the president of the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials, which is playing a leading role in

representing states’ interests to the federal government as the stimulus plan is being designed. The package will generate tens of millions of dollars’ worth of needed infrastructure improvements and is expected to create needed jobs. “Given the huge financial challenges we must overcome, it is absolutely critical that Delaware be ready to roll in a few weeks to take full advantage of the federal stimulus bill,” Markell said. “We need a seamless transition in this department and Carolann’s experience and leadership to ensure that happens. Wicks became the state’s eighth secretary of transportation in 2006 after more than 23 years in the agency. She had been serving as DelDOT’s chief engineer before taking the helm at DelDOT.

colonization of the Chesapeake Bay region and now stands as one of the oldest structures in Sussex County. The Sussex County Council and the non-profit Sussex County Land Trust partnered to purchase the two-story house and the adjacent 58-acre farm which will remain in agricultural use. McCabe’s input regarding the historic

importance of the property along with the efforts of Dan Parsons, historic preservation planner for Sussex County, assisted with the decision to save this historic structure. The Seaford Historical Society will be responsible for telling the public about the house and its history. For further information call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828.

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Opinion Editorial Pray for a better tomorrow

This weekend, eight area churches took their first step toward helping families affected by the planned layoffs at the Invista nylon plant in Seaford. The Rev. Dale Brown told nearly 200 people at a prayer service Sunday at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford that the Job Loss and Spiritual Response Team will extend its reach beyond Invista employees to help anyone affected by layoffs and downsizing. Sunday’s service was focused on prayer. Communication with God makes a difference, the ministers said. Diane Melson, pastor at the Concord United Methodist Church, said that prayer is appropriately the first thing to do in times of crisis. And Thomas Gross, pastor with the Frankford United Methodist Church, predicted that just from the prayer service, change would come. Beyond prayer, the group of churches is sponsoring a job fair next weekend at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Along with representatives of area companies, the fair will feature workers with social agencies and representatives from Delaware Technical and Community College. The group is also planning fundraisers, in order to be able to hold more events to help the unemployed. Unemployment, for those who want to work, is an awful, frustrating thing. In this time, it is especially scary, as the national economy seems to promise more layoffs instead of more jobs. Locally, we can’t do much to change the economy. But in banding together, in reaching out helpful hands and in enabling connections between employers and workers, our community can make a difference. We commend the area churches that are part of the Job Loss and Spiritual Response Team. And we hope that, from its and other community efforts, there come strong, productive connections between employers and workers. The marketplace is open to new ideas. Maybe some of the displaced workers will start their own enterprises and help turn this economy around. Pray for guidance, seach for understanding, learn from the experiences of others, and you will find the opportunities that await you.

Report paints unfair picture of fire companies By Sen. Bruce C. Ennis

Armchair quarterbacking is always easy and when you think about last month’s newspaper articles attacking Delaware’s volunteer fire companies, it’s easy to see that a lot of armchair quarterbacking, but little understanding of the challenges facing our firefighters, went into the articles. I certainly agree that any organization serving the public should be ready to accept constructive criticism and that there’s always room for improvement in anything, including the volunteer fire service. But this is a case where the critics should walk in the boots of our emergency service personnel before telling us what’s wrong and how we should fix it. During my time in the House and Senate, I’ve sponsored and supported a number of bills aimed at improving both the performance and accountability of our emergency services. Those include bills that require certification and background checks of emergency medical service personnel as well as making our volunteer fire companies submit to annual audits. That said, I strongly object to the tenor of stories that create the impression that Delaware’s volunteer companies are enriching themselves at the expense of taxpayers and state government. The fact of the matter is that a new fire truck can cost upwards of $400,000 and that, as we add people and new housing developments, it’s going to cost more to add staff and equipment to keep our citizens safe. If our fire companies are maintaining substantial bank balances, consider for a minute the cost of

Guest Column equipment, personnel and a place to put all that stuff that’s close to the sprawling communities our firefighters protect. In that light, what might seem like a padded purse, starts looking more like what it is – prudent management to meet future needs. I’m a firm believer that state appropriations for our fire companies should remain uniform. After all, as the newspaper points out, those contributions represent but a small part of a department’s overall budget. To cover their other costs, departments hold public dinners, food sales, bingo and other charitable gaming activities. I can tell you from experience that a volunteer fire company’s lucky to get a 30 percent response to its fundraising activities. And, let’s not forget the folks who answer the call. Not only do they face extreme danger when they fight a fire, they must take hours away from their families to train to answer the bell. When reporters write about fitness rooms and exercise equipment in terms that makes it look like the fire service is setting up exclusive health clubs for its members, it misses the point that the National Fire Protection Association has mandated that equipment as part of their health and safety standards. While it’s getting harder to find volunteers, the volunteer fire service remains a bargain for the state. According to the most recent report from the state auditor’s office

Thanks for helping us make the Christmas season a little brighter Dear Friends, We would like to thank our friends and neighbors who took the time to drive through our holiday light display. Many of you expressed your delight and thanked us for all of our hard work in creating such an extensive display.

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replacing our volunteer companies with paid professional services, such as Wilmington’s would cost the state at least $151 million in the first year of operations. It’s true that people live more demanding lives, making it harder to find volunteers. It’s sad that the media seemingly want to make that task harder by tainting the public’s view of our fire service. And suggesting that the State Fire Prevention Commission acts as a rubber stamp for the fire service just isn’t so. The people on the commission come from both industry and the service and are far from being under the fire service’s thumb. I think most Delawareans would agree with the premise that our state is blessed to have volunteer fire and ambulance service personnel with the professionalism and dedication that our crews demonstrate day in and day out. With state government’s help we’ve built a fire service that ranks among the nation’s best and we should think long and hard before we gut that system and replace it with something else. State Sen. Bruce C. Ennis, D-Smyrna, represents Smyrna, Delaware City, Leipsic, Little Creek, Odessa, Townsend, parts of Middletown and eastern Dover. He is a past chief, past president and 50-year member of Citizens’ Hose Co. No. 1, a past president of the State Fire Chiefs Association and the Kent County Fire Chiefs Association. He is president emeritus of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association and a delegate to the Del-Mar-Va Volunteer Firemen’s Association.

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Final thoughts on the presidency of George W. Bush George W. Bush will leave office next week and for some his departure does not come soon enough. CNN reports that just 31 percent of Americans approve of Bush’s job performance. CNN adds that this approval rating is 40 points lower than at the start of the Iraq war. You can count me in with the 31 percent who approve of his job performance. While I can’t say I’m happy with the current state of the economy, I also can’t blame it all on Bush. Under his watch we were forced to defend our nation against terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 people. Wikipedia, the free Internet encyclopedia, sums up the loss of life: “Excluding the 19 hijackers, 2,974 people died in the attacks. Another 24 are missing and presumed dead. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 90 different countries. In addition, the death of at least one person from lung disease was ruled by a medical examiner to be a result of exposure to dust from the World Trade Center’s collapse.” As others have pointed out, President Bush stuck to his principles. That is one of the main reasons he won election to a second term. People knew they could trust him not to waver on the issues that matter. And what were some of those issues? First in my mind is his stand on right to life issues for the unborn. Next, is his selection of U.S. Supreme

Final Word Court justices who would not act as “social engineers” and try to enact new laws from the bench. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito have proven they are responsible interpreters of the law according to the U.S. Constitution. Also is his encouragement of faithbased organizations to help provide relief for those who are suffering or simply need a hand up. President Bush has shown resolve in combatting terrorism. Our enemy is not content with allowing us to coexist, but wants us dead. The terrorists have shown they will not quit and we as a nation need to demonstrate that same resolve or be ready to surrender. Bush did not have the liberal media or the liberal late-night “comedians” on his side. He has stood firm in his convictions despite the criticism from many members of the media. To say Frank Calio cannot be counted in the 31 percent who support the President is the understatement of the year. In his column on page 39 of this edi-

tion, Calio states, “We have made more enemies under Bush than dozens of presidents combined.” How is this measured? Calio also states, “Our waterways, oceans, quality of our drinking water and air has seen a decline during Bush’s term as he has allowed his large campaign contributing manufacturing giants to break all environmental standards and pollute at will.” How is this measured? Calio states, “If Americans wanted to know what a dictatorship is like, they needed to look no further than Bush.” My guess is Calio will not let off on George Bush, but will continue to blame him every time someone sneezes. “If you ever wondered why I was so harsh in my writing of this president, now you know,” Calio concludes. Some have asked me why I allow Calio to write a column in this newspaper when his opinion is so far removed from my own. My belief is that readers deserve to learn from both sides. The Frank Calio I know is a caring and compassionate man and one who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. His ideas on the role of government are far different from mine, but I believe his heart is in the right place. If you believe the surveys, Calio is tickling the ears of the 69 percent of Americans who do not like the job George W. Bush has done while in office.

I’m in the minority in my opinion of President Bush, but for the reasons outlined above, I’m comfortable there. Bryant Richardson

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What have we learned ?

The following item was submitted by Star reader Bob Wooten of New Bern, N.C. “The budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work, instead of living on public assistance.” - Cicero - 55 BC What have we learned? Evidently nothing.

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