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NEWS HEADLINES Top-notch decorators win prizes American Systems and its owner, David Sully, won first place in the Christmas business decorating contest, sponsored by the Laurel Chamber of Commerce. In the house decorating contest, Bill and Bonnie Short won first place and Steve and Lil Rubino won second. DAM CONSTRUCTION SET - An area pond will be able to hold water again, but construction of a new bulkhead might take a year. Page 2 WOODLAND FERRY - Construction will start soon on a new ferry at Woodland. How much will it cost and what else is planned? Page 3 KING DAY CELEBRATION - Couple honored as part of community’s celebration of slain civil rights leader’s birthday. Page 4 SCOLDM MEETING - The group that is fighting the Discovery Project is set to hold a public meeting. Page 3. And its president predicts victory in the court case. Page 5 UNIFORMS FOR STUDENTS - An area school district is looking at restricting the clothes its students can wear. Page 5 DOGS VS. CATS - The Laurel Bulldogs and Delmar Wildcats met in winter sports action last week with the ‘Dogs taking two of three varsity contest. Coverage begins on page 25. POP WARNER BANQUET - The Laurel Pop Warner organization held its annual banquet last weekend. Photos begin on page 26.
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County council set to vote on Blackwater Creek next week
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The Sussex County Council could vote next week on a nearly 1,200home development planned for west of Delmar. At Tuesday’s council meeting, the council voted unanimously to close the public record on Blackwater Creek, the housing and commercial project planned for the intersection of Delaware 54 and county routes 504 and 512. They also agreed to put the development on the agenda for next week’s meeting, set for Tuesday, Jan. 23. Councilman Vance Phillips, whose district includes the proposed Blackwater area, said that the council
STARS OF THE WEEK - A Laurel wrestler and a Delmar girls’ basketball player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 29
INSIDE THE STAR © Business . . . . . . . . .6 Bulletin Board . . . .34 Church . . . . . . . . .16 Classifieds . . . . . .38 Education . . . . . . . .8 Entertainment . . . .37 Gourmet . . . . . . . .22 Health . . . . . . . . . .14 Letters . . . . . . . . . .43 Lynn Parks . . . . . .23 Mike Barton . . . . . .45 Movies . . . . . . . . . . .7 Obituaries . . . . . . .18
NEW OFFICERS - The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department recently named its officers and captains for the new year. Pictured are the fire line officers for 2007-08. Back, from left: Third Assistant Chief Michael Lowe, Second Assistant Chief Alan Schweitzer and Chief Engineer Richard Russell. Front: Deputy Chief Jeff Hill, Fire Chief Mark Sheridan and First Assistant Chief Steve Brittingham. See additional information and pictures on page 20. Photo courtesy of Wayne Barrall.
Snapshots . . . . . . .44 Socials . . . . . . . . .45 Sports . . . . . . . . . .25 Tides . . . . . . . . . . .47 Todd Crofford . . . .17 Tommy Young . . . .29 Weather . . . . . . . . .47
will probably vote on rezoning to accommodate the development at next week’s meeting, which is set to start at 10 a.m. “That is the sense that I think everyone has, but there is no guarantee,” he added. In October, the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission gave its seal of approval to the development. The development, at the intersection of Delaware 54 and county routes 504 and 512, is a joint venture between Ocean Atlantic and the David Horsey family in Laurel. The original proposal was for more than 1,700 housing units; that number has been reduced to 1,179 single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums. In comparison, Delmar has 1,400 housing units, according to
the 2000 census. Blackwater Creek would have 1.7 units per acre. As the property is zoned now, with a mixture of agricultural-residential and general residential, 2,032 homes could be built there. The area for which the development is planned is a low-density area in the county’s comprehensive plan. The state has termed it Level 4 land, meaning that it is a mixture of agricultural and wooded areas where little development is expected and where infrastructure to support development is not planned. Phillips said that the public record was being held open to allow the Delmar School District to comment on the proposal, and to allow the developer to respond to the district’s comments.
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By Lynn R. Parks It could be a year before there is a pond again at Galestown. The dam that held the pond’s water in place was washed away after June’s record rainfall and while the project to replace the dam is moving forward, the end of construction could be a year away. “I would like to see it done sooner,” said Linda Walls, spokeswoman for the citizen’s group that is working for the restoration of the dam. “But I want it done right. I don’t want the construction to be done so that there is danger of the dam collapsing again.” Walls said that the group, working with engineers, the state of Maryland and Dorchester County, has decided on a vinyl bulkhead to replace the dam. That option has to be cleared by the state’s Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), which is contributing funds to the project. Dorchester County was declared a federal disaster area after the June flood. Walls said that construction on the bulkhead could start in June. “It could be finished by Labor Day, but some are saying maybe a year from now,” she added. Walls said that since the dam collapse, the 200 people who live in the Galestown Pond watershed have joined together in the citizen’s group. Members of the group meet regularly and a newsletter is sent out every month to six weeks. In addition, the group has received support from the Bass Federation, from the Ruritan Club and from other non-profit organizations, Walls said. Following the completion of the bulkhead and the restoration of the pond, the group will continue to function as a watchdog for the pond, Walls added.
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New Woodland Ferry under construction soon The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the new Woodland Ferry vessel will soon be under construction. DelDOT announced plans in March 2006 to replace the 200-year-old ferry, but was unable to move forward immediately due to budget constraints. However, since that time DelDOT was able to work with local legislators and pri-
oritize funding so that the much-needed new ferry could be built. Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. of Salisbury, Md. will construct the new six-car ferry at an estimated cost of $931,000. George and Lynch, Inc. will perform the site work, which includes improvements to the docking facilities, bulkheads, pilings and boat ramps at the ferry docks on both the Seaford and Laurel sides.
Sussex sets date for hearings to update Comprehensive Plan Sussex County government will hold a series of public hearings beginning later this month to take comment on the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update, a state-mandated document that will guide development and land use within Sussex County into the next decade. Five hearings, one for each County Council district, have been scheduled to give the public an opportunity to offer comments and suggestions for what should be included in this year's update of the comprehensive plan. The County's current plan, adopted in late 2002, expires this year. Delaware law mandates that all counties and municipalities have a comprehensive plan in place to guide land use and future development. Counties and municipalities must review their plans every five years, and submit the plans to the state for approval. Such plans define, among other things, growth zones, land-use policies and how development should proceed. The public hearings scheduled for the 2007 update include: • Monday, Jan. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Greenwood Fire Company, U.S. 13. • Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lewes Fire Company, Savannah Road. • Thursday, Feb. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Seaford Fire Hall, King and Cannon streets. • Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Selbyville Fire Company, North Main Street. • Thursday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Bethany Beach Fire Company, Coastal Highway and Hollywood Street. All meetings are open to the public. Citizens may attend any meeting they choose, regardless of district. In addition to the public hearings, citizens can submit their comments, suggestions and ideas for consideration, via the Internet or by mail. To submit comments electronically, log on to www.sussexcountyde.gov/compplan to fill out a
form. Comments also can be mailed to the following address: Sussex County 2007 Comprehensive Plan Comments, ATTN: Hal Godwin, Assistant to the Administrator, PO Box 589, Georgetown, DE 19947. County officials will incorporate all comments into the public hearing process of the plan's update.
SCOLDM to hold meeting in downtown Laurel On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Sussex County Organization to Limit Development Mistakes (SCOLDEM) will go downtown to hold their next meeting. Scheduled for 7 p.m. at the new Laurel Public Library the meeting will combine information, fundraising and strategy discussions to further inform the people of the town and surrounding areas regarding the Discovery Project and over-development in general, according to WD Whaley, spokesperson for SCOLDM. "This will be a convenient place for the people of Laurel to meet and share their concerns regarding the town's future. Additionally, we urge everyone who is interested in curtailing the sellout of our towns and county to developers to attend, including those who would consider becoming candidates for office," Whaley said. In addition to the group's lawsuit against the Laurel mayor and town council they intend to rally support for political candidates who oppose what they consider are “development mistakes." “There are other town councils on the shore who consider these things slowly and carefully, insisting on impact studies and cost/benefit analyses and who let the people vote by referendum,” Whaley said. “We need to get more of those kinds of people in these positions of leadership." SCOLDM was formed in November and now has a new website. The website and contact information including Mr. Whaley's can be accessed at www.scoldm.org
These improvements are needed to accommodate changing tidal conditions and the new vessel itself. In all, the total cost for the vessel and dock improvements is approximately $3.1 million. There is also an agreement with NDI Engineering from Thoroughfare, N.J. to perform inspections of the vessel during various intervals as it is manufactured to ensure it is built within U.S. Coast Guard
regulations. The contractors are currently completing preliminary paper work and establishing work schedules. A very tentative completion date for the new vessel is September 2008. The current Woodland Ferry will continue to serve the area until work on the improved docking facilities warrants its intermittent closure.
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King was ‘valiant, heroic, bold, daring and fearless’ By Lynn R. Parks Ryan Collins understands how the work of civil rights leaders like the late Dr. Martin Luther King has made a difference in the lives of everyday people. "Because of them, we have freedom," said Ryan, 12, a student at Seaford Middle School. "And we have rights," added Darrell Dredden, 12, also a student at the middle school. "We can hang out with all kinds of people and talk with all kinds of people without getting harassed." Ryan and Darrell are members of ManUp, an organization designed to help boost state test scores for African-American middle school males. The group, which was founded by the Seaford Parents for Education of African American Kids (SPEAK), meets every Saturday morning, 8 a.m. to noon, to "learn and have fun at the same time," said Darrell. "We learn to stay out of trouble," added Ryan. "We learn to put effort in our work, and that if you put effort into something, you can do whatever you want." Julius and NaTasha Mullen, founders of SPEAK, were given the 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Recognition Award during the ninth annual Western Sussex Martin Luther King Day of Celebration Monday. The event, attended by about 300 people, was held at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. Monday was the federal holiday recognizing King’s birthday. "Dr. Mullen likes all of us," Man-Up speaker Mono St. Fort told the crowd. "He teaches us to think of better ways to find solutions to problems. He teaches us how to act in front of girls, and we appreciate that. He taught us how to say ‘I’m sorry,’ and that ain’t easy. “He is the father in our lives that most of us never had." Ladezha Gibbs, a member of Unique, a girls’ step group sponsored by NaTasha Mullen through SPEAK, thanked Mullen for being a "mother-like figure." She added, "Mrs. Mullen is always telling us to stay focused. She tells us to keep our heads up and her favorite saying is, ‘Mind your own business.’" NaTasha Mullen is a psychotherapist with Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, which has clinics in Seaford, Dover and Lewes. Julius Mullen is clinical director for Children and Families First. They both serve on the Sussex
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County Health Promotion Coalition, encouraging children and teenagers to adopt better eating and exercise habits. "Our young women and young fellows, they are the reason we do what we do," Julius Mullen told the crowd. "All the two of us do is talk about these kids." Referring to a gift of a night’s stay at the Embassy Suites hotel in Newark that the couple was given as part of their award, he added, "I bet at the Embassy Suites, while we are eating breakfast, we will still be talking about these kids." Seaford School District Teacher of the Year Dara Laws was the keynote speaker for the event. "I am not a preacher, so I’m not going to give you a sermon," she said. Instead, she presented an English lesson, analyzing a section from the book, "A Return to Love," by popular author Marianne Williamson. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate," Williamson writes. "Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. "We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world…And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." "Dr. King spread the word that blacks are just as good as other folks for a good reason: because we are children of God," Laws said. "He was valiant, heroic, bold, daring and fearless. His light shone brightly, so much so that it cast shadows on the many insecure people who were battling the civil rights movement." As part of the ceremony, the Rev. Brian Nixon read King’s famous "I’ve Got a Dream" speech. The Rev. Terence Moore, who offered the invocation, asked God to "lift us up and urge us toward the light of truth, justice and equality." Music was a large part of Monday’s program. Trinity in Motion dance group members Lisa Hinton, Kiana Hinton and Tim Palmer, dressed in long white robes with gold sashes, danced to several gospel songs. Ryan Mitchell sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Jazmine Mullen, who was crowned Little Miss AFRAM at the 2006 AFRAM (African-American) festival in Seaford and is the daughter of Julius and NaTasha Mullen, led the audience in
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Master of ceremonies Desiree Moore, left, stands next to the recipients of the 2007 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Recognition Award, presented Monday. NaTasha (center) and Julius Mullen are the founders of Seaford Parents for Education of African-American Kids (SPEAK). Photo by Lynn R. Parks
singing "This Little Light of Mine." Liz Rafferty sang "Amazing Grace" and the Good News Trio performed several selections throughout the program, including "Rough Side of The Mountain" to close the ceremony. Angie Kilgo told the audience, "I am blessed to stand up here where I can see the difference that has been made in our
lives because of what Dr. Martin Luther King stood for." She then sang, "The Lord’s Prayer." "How many times do you think Dr. King said that prayer, the Lord’s Prayer?" master of ceremonies Desiree Moore said after Kilgo’s performance. "In the jail cell, while he was on marches — I’m sure he said it thousands of times."
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Town has 20 days to respond to SCOLDM lawsuit By Lynn R. Parks The suit filed against the town of Laurel by SCOLDM (Sussex County Organization to Limit Development Mistakes) is simple in its requests. “We want the court to make the town rescind its Jan. 8 vote and start all over again,” said W. D. Whaley, group president. That unanimous vote by the town council approved annexation of the proposed Discovery Project site. “We’re not asking for any money, or damages,” Whaley added. “We just believe that if they are going to do this, they should do it right, within the town charter, the town’s comprehensive plan and state law. The comprehensive plan is not just a guide, it’s law. The town charter is law.
We don’t think that they acted in accordance with these documents.” “Based on our discussions over the last several months, we believe there is no significance to the issues that are presented in this suit,” countered Mayor John Shwed. “Maybe the town didn’t do everything 100-percent technically correct, but we believe that ultimately the judge will see that the town acted in good faith.” SCOLDM filed the suit January 8, just hours before the town council’s annexation vote. As of now, the group does not have a lawyer. “We plan to have an attorney to present our side in court,” Whaley said. The town is represented by James Waehler, an attorney with Tunnel and Raysor, Georgetown. Shwed said that he was not surprised by
the suit. “I expected all along that SCOLDM would do anything they could do to stop this project,” he said. The suit, which names the town as well as the mayor and the six members of the town council, makes 11 charges. Most of them are concerned with technical aspects of the annexation procedure: the petitions for annexation were not complete, for example, and documents granting power of attorney were invalid. But one charge says that the annexation of the 500-acre Discovery property cannot be accomplished because that property does not share a long-enough border with property that is already in town. The Discovery property borders the Car Store property, which had to be annexed in order to give the Discovery property a contigu-
Delmar distributes parent survey on uniforms By Mike McClure Delmar Middle/Senior High School Principal Cathy Townsend compiled a parent survey on school uniforms which will be distributed with the district's newsletter this week. Parents can send the survey back to the school with their children, mail it back, or e-mail it. According to Delmar Superintendent David Ring, the district will decide whether to proceed with the idea of having uniforms
based on the results of the survey. The district will also hold a meeting with parents and community members if it receives favorable results in the survey. Woodbridge Superintendent Kevin Carson made a presentation on uniforms to the Delmar board last spring. Ring said Woodbridge’s uniform policy, which features a wide variety and options, is more like a dress code. The idea for looking into the possibility of having a dress code in Delmar came about after some board members had ques-
tions and concerns over the appropriateness of some of the children’s clothes. Ring talked to other superintendents about uniforms, which led to Carson's presentation. In a related matter, Ring will hold the first of his superintendent’s round table meetings on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Ring will hold four to five meetings a year. They will be open meetings for anyone associated with the Delmar School District (parents, business owners, etc.) to raise questions and concerns and discuss development and growth in Delmar.
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ous border with the town. That border is 248 feet in length. “The charter says that the border has to be significant,” Whaley said. “We don’t believe that with a 500-acre piece of property, a 248-foot border is significant.” The suit also says that the town failed to conduct “investigative research” regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the annexation. Such research is required by the charter. And it says that the town approved the annexation, despite a state request that it not do so until a traffic impact study is complete. The SCOLDM suit was filed in the state’s Chancery Court in Georgetown. The town has 20 days to respond. Shwed said despite the suit, work continues on getting ready for construction.
Model Railroad Club open house The 21st Delmarva Model Railroad Club open house is Jan. 20 and 21. On Saturday the hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking, 103 East State St., Delmar. Six operating layouts in four different scales.
Laurel Installation Dinner Laurel Chamber Installation Dinner will be on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 5:30-6 p.m. social, with dinner at 6 p.m., at the American Legion Hall. Tickets are $20 and must be paid for in advance. They can be purchased at MCM Jewelers.
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Business Ruark is elected to real estate company’s board Trina M. Ruark, a real estate agent with Callaway Farnell and Moore. Inc., Seaford, was recently elected to the company’s 2007 board of directors. To qualify for nomination to the board, Ruark had to achieve sales goals and demonstrate qualities considered essential to being an exemplary real estate agent. “Trina has done an excellent job since becoming licensed in September 2005,” said company vice president Kathy Farnell. “She has made great contributions to this company’s growth and progress as proven by her being elected to CFM’s board of directors in her first year as a Realtor.” Welcoming Ruark to the board were fellow members Farnell, Karen Hamilton, Judy Rhodes, Dee Cross, Fran Ruark, Bev Blades, Phyllis Parker, Sue Bramhall and Randy Hill. “This is my first full year in real estate and I couldn’t have done it without the help and support from some of the best in the business,” Ruark said. “My mother-inlaw and fellow Realtor, Fran Ruark, is a big asset to me. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in real estate. I want to thank all my customers thus far. If it weren’t for each and every one of you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I would also like to thank my husband, Troy Ruark. He has been my biggest fan and supporter from the start.”
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Tingle accepts limited partnership offer Melinda Tingle, the Edward Jones investment representative in Laurel, has accepted a limited partnership offering in the Jones Financial Cos., the holding company for the St. Louis-based financial-services firm. Edward Jones currently employs more than 30,000 associates in all 50 states and through its affiliates in Canada and the United Kingdom. Under the current partnership offering, 12,000 associates received initial limited partnership offerings or were invited to increase their existing ownership in the firm.
“I am honored to be offered this limited partnership. It is a privilege to become part owner of a firm that is so well-known and well-respected throughout the financial-services industry,” Tingle said. Tingle, a native of Laurel, joined Edward Jones in 1999 and has served investors in Laurel for the past seven years. In addition, she is active in several local groups, including Laurel Chamber of Commerce, the Good Samaritan Aid Organization and the Laurel Alumni Association.
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Business briefs Ag Week activities planned In celebration of Delaware Ag Week, Jan. 21-27, a Friends of Ag Breakfast will be held Jan. 26 at the Harrington Fire Company, near the Delaware State Fairgrounds, where most Ag Week activities will be held. The featured speaker is Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the nation’s largest and most influential general farm organization. A rice and cattle producer from Columbus, Texas, Stallman is serving his fourth term as president of the Farm Bureau. Prior to becoming AFBF President, Stallman was president of the Texas Farm Bureau. He joined his family’s farm operation in 1975, one year after graduating from the University of Texas. The breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. and registration is $15. To register, or for more information, contact Alice Moore at 302831-2504. Also during Ag Week, Gary Joachim, a farmer from Claremont, Minn., and treasurer of the American Soybean Association, will be a featured speaker in the soybean session of Delaware Ag Week on Thursday, Jan. 25, and will attend the annual meeting and dinner of the Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association at 5:30 p.m. that evening. The events will be held at the state fairgrounds in Harrington. A member of the Minnesota Soybean
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Education Area teachers earn national certification The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has released the names of nearly 7,800 teachers, among them 51 Delaware teachers, who have attained National Board Certification, the highest professional credential, for the 2006-2007 school year. The 51 teachers, representing 13 of Delaware’s 19 school districts, brings to 349 the total of Delaware teachers who have earned this certification since the national program began during the 19931994 school year. “Being National Board Certified is a great achievement within the teaching profession,” said Secretary of Education Valerie A. Woodruff. “These 51 teachers have worked hard and sacrificed much to reach this honor. Congratulations to each of our newly-selected National Board Certified Teachers.” Local teachers who have earned national certification are: Seaford - Karen Higgins, West Seaford Elementary, generalist/early childhood; Del Swartzentruber, Seaford Senior High School, world languages/EAYA. Sussex Tech - Patricia Birch, library media/ECYA. Woodbridge - Melissa Mitchell, Woodbridge Elementary, generalist/early childhood. To become a National Board Certified Teacher, a teacher must complete an twophase process. The first phase, the schoolbased portfolio, documents evidence of accomplished teaching that meets advanced standards in the teacher’s field.
Teachers create their portfolio based on the National Board’s instructions and must develop videotapes of their teaching that include an analytical commentary about what they did, why they did it and the success of the instruction. Teachers also are required to provide student work samples and write an analysis of how their teaching impacted student achievement. The second phase of the process is the assessment center. Teachers respond to six multi-part written exercises that assess their knowledge of their academic field, pedagogy and human growth and development. They are also tested on diagnosing students’ strengths and weaknesses from samples of their work and designing appropriate strategies to address students’ needs. Some teachers must discuss how they will integrate two content areas, such as social studies and the arts or mathematics and science, to promote student learning. Although preparing the portfolio takes hundreds of hours over ten months, teachers who have gone through it report that the assessment process was the most rewarding professional development of their career and improved their teaching. In Delaware, the Professional Development and Educator Accountability Act of 2000 authorizes a 12-percent increase in base pay for a period of 10 years for each teacher who receives National Board Certification. Teachers who renew their National Board Certification will continue to receive the 12-percent salary increase.
Funeral homes offer scholarships The Bennie Smith Funeral Home has established a scholarship program for high school seniors entering an accredited college or university. The program will award $1,000 each to 10 graduating high school students in 2007 from the Delmarva Peninsula who plan to enroll in a post secondary liberal arts institution for the 2007-2008 academic year. The scholarship awards will be paid directly to the college or university on the students’ behalf. The deadline for applying is March 31.
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TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD First graders at Woodbridge Elementary School celebrated “Christmas Around The World” in December. They visited firstgrade classrooms, each one of which represented a different country. The children had an opportunity to experience different holiday traditions and taste food native to the countries. Above, Abby Swain, Kaylan Brandenburg, Kelly Smith, Joy Deputy, Trey Holston and Patrek Dennis show off decorated bags they carried from classroom to classroom. Right, Phillip Hitchens and McKenzie Zepp stand outside of ‘England.’
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Historical Society would like to see the ‘Lawrence’ saved By Ann Nesbitt Because the danger of losing the "Lawrence" house seems imminent, the Seaford Historical Society is calling on the expertise of William Charles Allen to help the people of this area know more about this historic property. He will be speaking at a meeting to be held at the Methodist Manor House on Monday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. The meeting is co-sponsored by the Manor House. Allen has attained a position of prominence in his field and is now serving as architectural historian for the U.S. government. He has a special interest in Seaford with having grown up here and having family roots here. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about the history and architecture of "Lawrence." The Lawrence property is located on Rt. 13A north of Seaford, a small distance south of the new post office on the opposite side of the road. An ancestor of the late Wright Robinson built it. The house is in a serious state of disrepair and unless something is done soon, this piece of the area's history will be lost forever. The house is older than the Ross Mansion and is a rare example of its style of architecture. This northern end of the Seaford area is developing rapidly. The land is extremely valuable but the house must be saved. The fact that the owners have applied for annexation creates even more urgency to the situation. With more people knowing more about the historic and architectural significance of "Lawrence," it is hoped that some plan for saving it can be developed. The meeting is open to the public. There is no charge. For more information call 628-7788.
Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference in Seaford The Delmarva Region Mid-Winter conference for Kiwanis Clubs is set for Jan. 27 at the St. John's United Methodist Church in Seaford. Under the theme, "Growing Kiwanis Through Education and Communication," Capital District Governor Bob Cressy will expand on his vision to Build on the Basics to encourage more growth among members, clubs and service to the community. The Kiwanis Clubs of Divisions 11 and 15 invite Kiwanians at all levels - officers, club leaders, members, sponsored youth and guests to this special day. The day will start with registration at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn before 3 p.m. The conference supports the commitment of Kiwanis International to children in communities such as Accomack, Bridgeville, Dover, Seaford, Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington, Ocean Pines, Crisfield, Pocomoke and Chincoteaque, with the launch of a new public service campaign entitled, "One Can Make A Difference." The Kiwanis campaign emphasize the influence Kiwanis has on young lives. By serving the children of the world, Kiwanis clubs worldwide are empowering children to change the world. Contact any Kiwanis Club member for details.
Breakfast & Yard Sale benefits Pack 20 Cub Scouts On Saturday, Jan. 20, Pack 90, Cub Scouts will be holding a pancake breakfast and yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon, at the Laurel Centenary United Methodist Church. The Scouts will be serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, milk, orange juice and coffee for $4.50. Also there will be a yard sale held in the parking lot. The money raised will be used towards camping at Henson Scout Reservation this summer. For large orders to be delivered locally, call 875-4156.
CHANGE OF WATCH - The 32nd "Change of Watch" ceremony was held Saturday night at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club in Blades at the Marina. The new "Bridge" was presented to the members and guests by the outgoing Commodore Bill Messenger. The new officers are left to right: Charles Smith, vice commodore; Beverly Hutton, rear commodore; Jim Sturgi, commodore; Bernard Warshow, fleet captain; Fay Pletcher, treasurer, and Judy Kohlenberg, secretary. Photo by Past Commodore Phil Livingston.
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This home sits on two lots that can be subdivided. Fully handicap accessible with ramp in place. 4 BR, 1.5 BA. 3 season porch & workshop. #540231 Directions: Last house on E. 7th St. in Blades, follow Maggio Shields signs. Hosted by: Tammy Rust
Open floor plan w/kit. island, vaulted ceilings, gas heat and FP. Upgraded with 2x6 walls, marble windowsills. Energy Star rated. Comcast available. 3 BR, 2 BA #532829 Directions: From Rt. 13. North of Seaford, turn left on Elk Road. Take 1st right into Clearbrooke Est. Left on Valley Run, 1st right on Winding Brook Dr. Host: Scott Venables
built in 2002 w/3030 sf, 5-course block foundation, 2x6 walls, wood FP, 6’ whirlpool, 80 gal HWH & more. #538213 Directions: Rt. 13. South to left on Discountland Road. House is on the left. Hostess: Bea Clymer
New Construction Victorian style townhomes w/various floor plan options. Financing thru Suntrust Mortgage. Buyer to receive $5,000 gift card and $10,000 in options. Directions: Bell Ayre, Seaford. Stein Hwy to right on Atlanta Road, entrance to Belle Ayre is 1/2 mile on the right. Host: Larry Grantham
4 BR, 2 BA Colonial Style home newly renovated w/marble floored bathrooms, hdwd floors, new carpet and HVAC & all new kitchen appliances and counter tops and paint throughout. Also finished basement and 2 car garage. Directions: From Rt 20 West, make Right onto Nylon Blvd & is 1st house on Right. White with Gray Shutters. Wilgus Associates/Century 21 Host: Bruce Wright
Totally renovated from top to bottom! 3 BR, 1 BA Brick Ranch w/attached garage in town. Freshly painted, new ceramic and hdwd. floors, all new electrical, A/C, heating system & appliances. Ready for you to move in immediately! Directions: Rt 13 to Rt 20 West, make Left onto Nylon Blvd & house is 3rd on left. Host: Bruce Wright
4 BR, 1 BA Ranch Style w/attached garage on large lot in well established neighborhood. New roof and maintenance free exterior. Inside newly painted, skylights, carpet & hdwd floors, front and rear decks with above ground pool. Directions: From Rt 13 take Rt 20 East to County Rd, home is 5 houses down on Right. See Sign. Host: Bruce Wright
This 3 BR, 2 BA Rancher boasts a high tech/high function kit. w/granite ctr. tops & center island. The “flow” is grand; LR, DR, FR w/built-ins, & beautiful Sun Rm. Nestled in the trees on a quiet street of beautiful homes. Directions: From Stein Hwy. (Rt 20) W. of Seaford; turn right on Atlanta Rd; turn right into Atlanta Estates; Turn left on Atlanta Circle, home on Right. Host: Donald Kellicutt
this 3 BR, 1 BA home is in movein condition, has nice yard and is priced right! Home has built-in-bookcases in LR and corner cupboard in DR. . (MLS#538369) Directions: From downtown Seaford, South on 13 A through Blades. First house on right, after bridge. Your Host: Fred Sponseller
Spacious Country Cape Cod w/4 BR, 3 full BAs, huge game room w/wet bar, LR w/brick FP, office, swimming pool w/decking. Fishpond, 1.22 well landscaped acres, attached garage, shed, paved drive & much more. . (MLS#543645) Directions: Rt. 20 West from Seaford, left on Woodpecker Rd. at stop sign left on Line Rd., left on Matts Road, right on Bowman Rd. Home is on the right. Your Hostess: Holly Cooper
Lovely 3 BR, 2 BA rancher with den & breakfast room on 2.93 Acres of land. Only . (MLS#543150) Directions: Rt. 13 South from Seaford, left on Gordy Rd., left on Whitesville Rd., right on Line Church Rd. Home is on the right, see sign. Your Hostess: Mary Harding
Beautiful 4 BR in one of Seaford’s most desirable neighborhoods. 3 Season room, weight room, hot tub, 52” Big Screen TV, Irrigation, carport with alley access and much more. Home has new guttering, new carpeting, new windows and new fencing. . (MLS#536734) Directions: From Rt. 13 in Seaford go West on Rt. 20 to left on Willey St. (Next to Uncle Willie’s) House in second block on left. Your Hostess: Meg Smith
2400 sq. ft. cape cod with 4 BR, 2 BA features CA, woodburning FP, new floors in Kitchen and bath and new range, Unfinished upstairs offers many possibilities. MLS #543107 Directions: From Rt. 13 in Seaford, go west on Rt. 20 to Nylon Blvd. Turn left and go several blocks. House is on the left. Host: Rick Stewart
This 3 BR, 2 BA Class “C” home on 1 acre country lot features CA, gas heat, new pergo floors, 2-car garage and shed. MLS #537802 Directions: From Rt. 13 Seaford, go north to left on Newton Rd. (near old State Police barracks), then right onto Adams Rd., then right on Woodbridge. House is 5 miles on left. Hostess: Sandy Duncan
3 BR, 2 BA colonial with recent improvements including new roof, interior paint, Pella windows, kitchen cabinets and countertops, flooring, appliances and much more. MLS #533997 Directions: From Rt. 13 in Seaford, go West on Rt. 20 turn left on Market Street, right onto 3rd street, and left on Pine St. Hostess: Bev Blades
3 BR, 1.5 BA townhouse features new interior paint, rear sunroom, large enclosed balcony, fenced backyard, and storMLS #541580 Directions: From Rt. 13 age shed. in Seaford, go West on Rt. 20, cross over RR bridge, turn right at Pizza King, then right onto Tulip Place. Property on left. Host: Ted Blades
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Habitat for Humanity home will be built by women Sussex County Habitat for Humanity announces the Women Build 2007 Project and invites county women to join in the planning and building of a simple, decent and affordable house with a family in need. Habitat’s program is designed to build hope, dignity and independence, while developing partnerships and encouraging community building. This spring, local women volunteers will begin building a traditional Habitat home. Tentative plans include building the home in the Lowe’s parking lot located at Five Points in Lewes and moving the home to Concord Village in Seaford, Habitat’s first subdivision and presently home to one family who moved in in November. Since its inception in 1991, 24 families have been housed by Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. Children are the major beneficiaries: 66 children and 39 adults live in Habitat homes in Sussex County. Whether their skills are event planning, engineering, architecture or fund-raising, or whether they just have a desire to help, there is a place for all women at Women Build 2007. Training and hands-on construction experience will be provided. The following committees are in place: Fund-raising - Organize events to solicit monetary and in-kind donations, grants, and other sponsorship(s). Volunteer coordination - Coordinate with the Sussex County Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator in recruiting and placing volunteers within committees and on the Women Build project according to skills, abilities and desires. Public relations and church outreach Develop and coordinate clearances for all media activities including special events and establish a speakers bureau for community and church outreach. Construction - Help teach others how to build a particular segment of house construction (interior, roof, trim, etc.)
Training - Ensure all women are trained in the construction areas in which they desire to volunteer. Hospitality committee - Ensure that volunteers are signed in during building hours; work with PR committee planning and implementing special events. Youth committee- Help young volunteers contribute to the success of this project even if they are too young to build on site. For specific information about the committees’ functions, contact the Women Build Project Leader, Wendy Daudt, at (302) 629-8260. For more details about joining the Women Build Project, call the Sussex County Habitat for Humanity office in Georgetown at (302) 855-1153 or the Women Build 2007 volunteer coordinator, Chris Lecates, at (302) 867-7111. The mission of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is to build simple, decent and affordable houses in partnership with low-income families in Sussex County. The estimated number of families living in substandard housing in Sussex County is 4,324, according to the Delaware Housing Authority. Families are selected on the basis of need and ability to pay monthly mortgages. Homeowner candidates invest sweat equity, make down payments, and pay for their homes through an interestfree mortgage. Mortgage payments then go into Habitat’s “Fund for Humanity” that allows building more houses with more families in the future. You can be part of the solution of building an affordable home with a Sussex County family. For more information about how to volunteer, sponsor a family, or donate monetarily,visit the organization’s Web site at www.sussexcountyhabitat.org.
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A MUST SEE!! MOVE-IN CONDITION! $389,900 Unfinished upstairs w/a full staircase from outside, custom window seats w/bookcases by FP, custom kit., wraparound porch w/recessed lighting, window candles pre-wired into windows w/one switch On/Off, Next to a state park for lovely walks. Directions: Rt. 24 East approx. 5 m. turn right on Trap Pond Rd., make first left into woods at Trap Pond, follow to the end and it is the last house on the left. Hosted by: Dawn Collins MLS#542889 HOME TEAM REALTY • 629-7711
YOU ARE INVITED to explore this beautiful new construction home located in CRESTFIELD! Home features lg. kit. w/ceramic tile, & skylights in breakfast area. Windows galore! Formal DR & LR, & office/library are just a few extras in this spacious 4 BR, 2.5 BA home! $449,000 Directions: Rt. 20 West, Stein Hwy, heading out of Seaford towards Reliance turn right on Shufelt Rd., left into Crestfield. Turn left follow through dev. home on left. Hosted by: Stephanie Figgs MLS#538861 HOME TEAM REALTY • 629-7711
Whether their skills are event planning, engineering, architecture or fund-raising, or whether they just have a desire to help, there is a place for all women at Women Build 2007. Tentative plans include building a home in the Lowe’s parking lot located at Five Points in Lewes and moving the home to Concord Village in Seaford, Habitat’s first subdivision and presently home to one family, who moved in in November.
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CHARMING-COZY RANCHER YOU WILL NEVERCONTEMPORARY WANT TO LEAVE HOME! w/vaulted 3ceilings. 3 BR, 2 BA, oversized garage on Gorgeous BR, 2 BA, home on 2-car over 1/2 acre w/cathedral 1/2 acre gas lot FP, in Clearbrooke Only yearsporch young, ceilings, heated 16x30Estates. in-ground pool,2 front & Pricedfencing to sell at $242,000 . Directions : 13Estates. North, left on Elk vinyl located in quiet Fleetwood $287,000 Road, right: Rt. into20Clearbrooke Estates, travel straight, turn left Directions East, turn left on Baker Mill Rd., follow to onto ValleyEstates Run, 3rd onstop right,sign, lookgoforright balloons. Call Fleetwood on house left. At and home BrendaonRambo 302-236-2660. MLS#541558 down right. cell Hosted by: Bobby Niblett MLS # 542448 TULLHOME RAMEY REAL ESTATE • 628-9000 TEAM REALTY • 629-7711
YOU WILL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE HOME! Gorgeous 3 BR, 2 BA, home on over 1/2 acre w/cathedral ceilings, gas FP, heated 16x30 in-ground pool, front porch & vinyl fencing located in quiet Fleetwood Estates. $287,000 Directions: Rt. 20 East, turn left on Baker Mill Rd., follow to Fleetwood Estates on left. At stop sign, go right & home is down on right. Hosted by: Carol Crouse MLS#542448 HOME TEAM REALTY • 629-7711
IRON’S RANGE, SEAFORD NEW CONSTRUCTION in heart of Seaford. Reduced! Priced to sell at $399,900. Directions: Corner of Nylon Blvd. and Locust St. Hosted by: Ed Higgins MLS#540396
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SUPERBLY MAINTAINED HOME in FLEETWOOD ESTATES. New attached completely finished 2-car garage in 2005, Security System, Direct-TV & all appl. Big back yard w/8x8 storage shed & recently paved driveway. $244,900 Directions: Rt. 20 East, to left on Baker Mill Rd., left into Fleetwood Estates to stop sign. House on right. Hosted by: Bobby Niblett MLS#536914 HOME TEAM REALTY • 629-7711
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DuPont announces $1 million DID SANTA LEAVE donation for MLK Memorial BEHIND A DuPont Chairman and CEO Charles O. Holliday, Jr. on Monday announced the company will contribute $1 million toward the development of the national memorial in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the life and work of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Speaking at the 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration in Wilmington, Holliday said, “The memorial will honor not only a great man, but also the values he lived by. This contribution is another step in our long tradition of supporting commemorations that honor Dr. King. “This support dates back to our leadership in joining others to have this day declared a national holiday. We look forward to the day when a fitting memorial to Dr. King is dedicated in Washington.” DuPont was represented on the MLK federal holiday commission that was responsible for creating the first national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday in 1986. DuPont has sponsored a “Day of Celebration” since 1991 for its employees and the community. On September 28, 1996, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a joint resolution authorizing the establishment of a memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor
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Dr. King. The memorial will evoke the memory and spiritual presence of Dr. King. The mission of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. is to develop a memorial that “will honor not only a great man, but the values that empowered his leadership, including courage and truth, unconditional love and forgiveness, justice and equality, reconciliation and peace.” The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will be designed to convey four fundamental and recurring themes of Dr. King’s life: democracy, justice, hope and love. The Foundation’s “Build the Dream” campaign seeks to raise an estimated $100 million to build the memorial. For more information about the memorial, visit www.mlkmemorial.org. DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.
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Health Second hand smoke doesn't do anyone much good By Dr. Anthony Policastro More and more locations are placing bans on smoking in public places. The assumption is that such bans make a difference to the health of non-smokers who come in contact with second hand smoke. That assumption has not yet been proven by tests of respiratory function. In most cases individuals no longer exposed to smoke report a decrease in respiratory symptoms. They also report improved respiratory function. Those are self-reports. They are not actually measured. However, a new study to come out of
Scotland suggests that there are indeed measurable benefits. In March 2006, Scotland outlawed smoking in public places. A group of researchers studied non-smoking workers. They looked at the workers before and after the law was passed. They looked at workers in bars. They looked at them 1- 2 months after the ban was passed. One of the things they looked at was the presence of respiratory symptoms. This was self-reported. Before the ban, about 80 percent of workers had respiratory symptoms. After the ban, the number dropped to about 50 percent. This is similar to what
other studies have shown. It is based upon self-reports. They also looked at objective breathing tests. These tests improved by 8 percent within 2 months after the ban. They also looked at infection fighting cells. The numbers of cells were evaluated in two different categories. They improved by 8 percent and 9 percent. This suggested reduced inflammation. About 15 percent of the workers had asthma. They showed evidence of improvement on their lung function tests. They also reported feeling better in terms of their quality of life scores.
All of these improvements occurred in just under two months. Longer-term results are not yet available. These results provide further evidence of the improvement in lung function when individuals are no longer exposed to second hand smoke. All of the results are in the 8 - 12 percent improvement range. The effects on individuals who do not work in smoke filled bars may not be as dramatic. However, it is not likely that second hand smoke does any one much good. Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical director at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.
Hospice offers patient home-care equipment training Delaware Hospice will offer to the public the opportunity to learn more about patient home care equipment in conjunction with their Volunteer In-service Training on January 30th and February 1st. This will also be an excellent chance for those considering patient-care volunteer work to learn what is involved in home care. Patient care equipment will be set up in the new Delaware Hospice satellite office
in Millsboro. Anyone interested in viewing the equipment and learning about operation and maintenance issues may contact Mary Costello at 856-7717, ext. 120, or email: mcostello@delawarehospice.org. The Volunteer In-Service Training Session, entitled "Personal Care Refresher," for Delaware Hospice Patient Care Volunteers will be held in the morning on Jan. 30 and in the afternoon on Feb. 1. Regis-
2007 S N O I T U L O S E R me i T y l i m Fa e r o M 1. ized n a g r O 2. Get ry a m i r P a n 3. Find a i c i s y h Care P Nanticoke has Primary Care Physicians and Specialists who know how to care for you and your family. Conveniently located in Laurel, Seaford, Georgetown and Federalsburg.
To find a Nanticoke physician, call 1-877-NHS -4-DOCS A renewed spirit of caring. 801 Middleford Road – Seaford, DE www.nanticoke.org
tration is required. To register, call the Delaware Hospice Volunteer Coordinator's office at 856-7717, ext. 120, or email: mcostello@delawarehospice.org. About Delaware Hospice Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided exceptional care and support to nearly 23,000 patients and their families. Its mission is to help each patient, each
day, live the fullest, most comfortable life possible. Delaware Hospice is the largest and only licensed, nonprofit, communitybased hospice serving New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. For more information about Delaware Hospice and our specialized programs, call 800-838-9800, or visit our website, www.delawarehospice.org
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CHIROPRACTIC “Your Health Is A Valuable Resource”
Dr. James Hummel Advanced Chiropractic Massage Therapy • Physical Therapy AUTO & WORK INJURY Medicare & Most Insurance Accepted
Nanticoke Chiropractic Center 415 W. Stein Hwy.
Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary donation From left are Tom Brown, Nanticoke Health Services vice president of Marketing and Development; Janet Hubbard, president of the Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary; and Doug Connell, Nanticoke Health Services president and CEO. The auxiliary presented a check for $110,000 to the hospital during its annual meeting last week. The money will be used for the following: $15,000 for three scholarships, $15,000 for cable in hospital, $25,000 for flat screen TVs in patient's rooms on second floor of hospital, $25,000 for new patient transporter bus for LifeCare at Lofland Park, and $30,000 for Nanticoke Health Services prescription plan for the indigent. Monies for the annual gift include profits from the Winter Gala dinner/dance, the annual spring auction dinner/dance, emergency room vending machines, patient room television service, the Look-in Glass Gift Shoppe, lobby sales, and the newborn baby photos. Photo by Mike McClure
AMERICAN RED CROSS BENEFIT - Wahoo Raw Bar and Crab Co. in Rehoboth will present a benefit night for the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, with 10 percent of the evening’s sales donated to the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula. Wahoo offers several seafood specialties with entrée prices ranging from $12 to $24. A children’s menu is also available.
Harry A Lehman III, M.D., F.A.A.P. Pediatrics 411 N. Shipley & Spruce St., Seaford, Delaware
(302) 629-5050
Thank you parents! As many of you know Dr. Lehman is back to practicing alone. The parents of our patients have been great during the transition. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. In order to best serve our current families the practice will remain temporarily closed to new patients. Member of: The American Academy of Pediatrics, The Medical Society of Delaware, & The American Medical Assoc.
(302) 628-8706
SENIOR CITIZENS Seaford Center Genesis ElderCare® Network • Retirement • Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing Care 1100 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-3575 • Fax 302-629-0561
HOME CARE “The best care, by the best people, in the best place … HOME” Compassionate, Medicare-certified care in the comfort of your home • Skilled nursing services • Physical & occupational therapy • Medical social worker services • Home health aide services
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PEDIATRICS RAINBOW PEDIATRICS Dr. Pankaj Sanwal & Dr. Vibha Sanwal All major medical insurances, including Medicaid, welcome. Eve., Weekend Apts. Available. Call: 21141 Sterling Ave. 16391 Savannah Rd. Unit 1 Lewes, DE Georgetown, DE 856-6967 856-6967 Fax 645-6457 Fax 855-0744
URGENT CARE H. PAUL AGUILLON, MD
Sussex Medical Center GENERAL & FAMILY PRACTICE INTERNAL MEDICINE • WALK-INS X-Ray and Lab on Premises Minor Emergencies • Lacerations Office Gynecology - Pap Smears Executive, Sports & Insurance Physicals Orthopedics • Minor Surgery Cardiology • Stress Testing
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ORTHOPAEDICS Richard J. Sternberg, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Arthritis, Fractures & Injuries, Bone & Joint Disease, Occupational Orthopaedics ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
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CHURCH BULLETINS Centenary Church Gospel Café Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, is hosting a Christian music night each Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Bruce & Nancy Willey are presenting live Christian music, fellowship, and refreshments. January guest singers are: Jan. 20: Hannah Smith, Galen & Jillian Queen, Good News Tour. Jan. 27: Ginny Van Tine, Don White, Mike Truitt. Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us. Contact the Church office at 875-3983, or Bruce Willey at 875-5539.
March for Life Delaware Right to Life will sponsor two buses leaving from Christiana Mall at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22. Buses will remain in D.C. until 6 p.m. Cost is $25 per person if received in advance; $30 on the day of the March. Registration is on a first-come first-served basis and the March goes forth despite the weather. Call 302-655-6516 for more information or email jj.haley@verizon.net. The March for Life marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, which legalized abortion for any reason throughout all nine months of pregnancy. Since that date, more than 46 million unborn children have died and millions of women have been injured. "Join in solidarity with marchers from Continued on page 17
Seaford Mission fills a community need By Robert Marx Second in a series This week we will examine the history of the Seaford Mission and profile one of its founders. The Seaford Mission was founded due to a community need. This need is a local reflection of a national and worldwide problem. Would the headlines Over 100,000 Die or More than 2 Million Dead get your attention? Drugs or alcohol kill more than 100,000 Americans per year! Yearly worldwide drug and alcohol deaths exceed two million! Two events evidenced a need for the Mission in Seaford. First, in 1989 a community meeting on the growing “crack” cocaine problem in Seaford was reported in the Wall Street Journal. The drug distribution area near Third and North Streets was dubbed as “crack alley”. This section was a haven for drug dealing and public intoxication. In response to the problem, over one hundred Seaford residents marched down North Street reclaiming it for God. The second event occurred when a young man was killed in front of the Castaway Lounge in 1991. He was the son of the Reverend Isaac Ross. Asking his congregation and the community for help resulted in three local men coming forward; they were Larry Manlove, Craig Banks, and George Owens. These four men met and prayed together, and the idea for the Mission was born and shared with the community. Through a series of miraculous real estate transactions, the old Castaway Lounge became the Seaford Mission. Many volun-
teers, including a contingent from Cannon Mennonite Church, renovated the building. The Mission opened in 1996 with the stated purpose “to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit those in prison, and present the Gospel”. In another series of wondrous events and thanks to some blessed contributions, the Mission purchased an adjoining property. In 1999 a two-story shelter building was constructed through the generous help of many volunteers, Cannon Mennonite Church members, and the loan of personnel from Cannon Cold Storage. In 2000 more financial blessings came from the private sector and state government. The Mission purchased the land north of Third Street including the site of the infamous “crack alley”. Since their founding, the Mission has faced many challenges but remains steadfast in their purpose. They accept walk-ins, prison releases, court ordered placements, and state referrals. Their resident treatment programs have graduated 138 men since 2002. One inmate costs the state $23,000 versus $4,800 for a Mission resident. When a former inmate becomes a productive member of society, it saves the taxpayers an estimated $37,000. Simply put, the Mission has become a valuable financial asset to the state and the region! Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Larry Manlove, one of the Mission’s founders. Larry is a lifelong Seaford area resident, and had eleven brothers and sisters. He graduated with a degree in marketing from the University of Delaware and married Sue, his childhood sweetheart. They have been blissfully wedded for 37 years
and have raised two fine boys. One son is a biologist and the other son is a mechanical engineer. Larry has had his lawn and landscape business for the last twenty years. Prior to that he managed Manlove Automotive, which was founded by his father in 1940. A member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford, Larry credits his faith in God for the blessings in his life, and his willingness to share them with those in need. He shuns the limelight, but he is certainly an excellent example of faith in action. Our community and the Mission are better for having Larry Manlove with us. News, Needs, and Thanks: In 2007 you can give up to $100,000 to IRS approved non-profit organizations, such as the Mission, directly from your IRA account. You must be at least 70.5 years old to take advantage of this program. We suggest you contact your tax advisor, or www.IRS.gov for more information. The Mission will be looking for several people with marketing or sales experience to help them in the coming year. Don’t worry about having the time to help, I can personally testify that God will find the time for you. You contact the Mission at 629-2559. The Mission wishes to thank Trinity Transport and Jeff Banning for their generous loan of a consultant and logistic support for the coming year. The Mission appreciates all the financial help received, and all your prayers.
Next week: Future vision of the Mission, a founder profile, plus News, Needs, and Thanks.
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Tina Whaley
“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 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!
Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm
Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956
875-7873 “A Place to Belong” SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del. Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Self-serving days of ‘brave’ new world are headed our way By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
I hope you are ready for our In reality, our culture is brave new world. It’s coming toracing toward the most ward us at light speed. Consider the reporting of godless, humanistic, and Matthew Hill from the BBC. In an self-serving days of the article dated December 12, 2006, history of our race and he reports “Healthy new-born basomething must be done bies may have been killed in about it. Ukraine to feed a flourishing international trade in stem cells, evidence obtained by the BBC suggests. Dis- this debate is abortion. For years abortion proponents wanted to argue they weren't turbing video footage of post-mortem exkilling babies, only blobs of flesh. Studies aminations on dismembered tiny bodies show that overwhelmingly we humans raises serious questions about what hapknow otherwise in this day. pened to them.” As a result, the argument morphed into The article goes on to say, “In 2003 the the importance or necessity of abortion for authorities agreed to exhume around 30 other “good” or beneficial reasons. The arbodies of fetuses and full-term babies gument is that to be able to cure a disease, from a cemetery used by maternity hospior clone a new kidney… such pursuits are tal number six. The pictures show organs, worth the necessary “sacrifice.” Yet how including brains, have been stripped - and can we dull our senses to the place where some bodies dismembered.” we will believe the most privileged in soThe article closes by citing instances where mothers birthed babies only to have ciety have any excuse to destroy life in the name of science, medicine, or self-preserthem whisked away by hospital staffs and vation? never returned. I guess the question is, “Are we comOf course, the hospital denies the pracfortable with the idea of a dumpster full of tice. leftover dismembered body parts behind Some argue that those who oppose stem cell research, cloning, and even abor- the local hospital of THIS country?” That’s where we’re headed if nothing tion are just overzealous and old-fashchanges. ioned. In reality, our culture is racing toward the most godless, humanistic, and The Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan self-serving days of the history of our race Church. His views do not necessarily represent the views of and something must be done about it. the congregation or Wesleyan Church International. You may email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org Whether we like it or not the genesis of
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all 50 states to defend the sanctity of life from the moment of conception until natural death," a spokesperson said. "Come stand up for babies in the womb who have no voice. Come stand up for the women suffering from post-abortion trauma. Come stand up for the men denied fatherhood. Come stand up for devastated families and one-third of every generation lost to abortion. Let's march to end abortion and the suffering it causes in America."
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. 21. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302674-5781.
Chronic pain relief "Finding Hope with Chronic Pain" is a seminar that will pursue the effects, influences, and interventions for chronic pain. Cindy Heck will be presenting this seminar at Laurel Wesleyan Church on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Heck is an author and RN, with a masters degree in counseling. She will share from personal experience and Biblical truth how to develop a heart of praise in the midst of your trail and be assured of the healing presence of God. Admission if pre-registered is $20, or $25 at the door, which includes light refreshments and workbook. Register online at www.laurelwesleyan.org or call the office at 8755380. Laurel Wesleyan Church is located 1/2 mile north of Laurel on Rt. 13A.
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543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Sunday School ..... 9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00 - 8 p.m.
Messiah’s Vineyard Church Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302-875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI
Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes, Music Minister Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
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. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.livingwaterworship.com Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones
Sunday Morning Wed. Bible Study & Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”
YOU ARE INVITED! Come into This Church and Gather in Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson
VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
“A Growing Church For All Ages”
2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13
302-877-0443 410-957-4696
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)
ome! Revelatio e To C n 22 Tim : 17 The Ark s ' t I Seaford Wesleyan Church
Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches
King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant
Worship Sun. Sch.
Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00
Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer
River of Life Christian Center 17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM
Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio
Food Outreach Emergency Food
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Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector
Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830
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 629-7979
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N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
Laurel Wesleyan Church
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Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458
Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
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OBITUARIES Florence Clara Burris Baker, 90 Florence Clara Burris Baker of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, at Coastal Hospice At The Lake after a brief stay. Mrs. Baker, formerly of Bridgeville, had made her home with her daughter, and caregivers, Adele Baker Davenport and Charles T. Parsons. She was born Feb. 7, 1916, the youngest child of the late Addison and Sallie Stuart Burris, formerly of Sussex County. Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles W, Baker, Jr. in 1994; her brothers, Lee, Russell, and Chester Burris, and her sister, Myrtle Burris Hastings; several in-laws, aunts and uncles, and a niece and her husband, Louise Hastings Elliott and William Elliott. Her survivors include her son, Charles "Chuck" A. Baker of Seaford; daughter-inlaw, Peggy M. Baker; four grandchildren, W. Thomas Phillips and wife Beth of Fruitland, Casey Baker of Bridgeville, Douglas W. Phillips of Ocean Pines, and Christie Baker of Seaford. Four greatgrandchildren also survive her, Alyssa Nichols of Seaford, Shannon Baker of Bridgeville, and Dustin and Jana Phillips of Fruitland. Mrs. Baker is also survived by a cousin, Grace Butler Pintz and husband, Fred of Bridgewater, Mass., and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins, among them, Jean Hastings McGee and her husband, Everett of Bridgeville and their family; Phyllis Hastings Davis and her husband Russell of Milford and their family; Donald Hastings of Bridgeville; Wayne Burris and his wife Nancy of New York and their family; Michelle Kenerly and her husband Don of North Carolina and their family; and the family of the late Louise and William Elliott of Florida. Mrs. Baker was a graduate of Greenwood High School and Goldey Beacom College, and worked as a bookkeeper and secretary, retiring in 1981 from the Woodbridge School District. Funeral services were held on Jan. 12, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, with the Rev. Joseph Barth officiating. Interment followed at Bridgeville Cemetery. Donations may be made to either Coastal Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD21802-1733, or at her request, and in honor of her great-grandson, Dustin Phillips, 8, to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Office of Development, One Charles Center, 100 N. Charles St., Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Pearl Smith Chaffinch, 78 Pearl Smith Chaffinch of Seaford died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Chaffinch was born in Ridgely, Md., a daughter of Annie Buckle and Roland J. Smith. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Virgil Wilson VFW Post 4961, and a member of the Women of the Moose, Lodge 1728. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Clayton Elzie Chaffinch, Sr. in 2003.
Obituaries are run without charge thanks to the support of area churches.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ben F. and Kay Chaffinch of Seaford, and Clayton E. Chaffinch, Jr., of Seaford; a daughter and son-in-law Carol D. and Warren Benson of Laurel; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Betty Smith, Crumpton, Md; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Doris and Clarance Marvel, Millington, Md., and Patricia Crew, Ellendale; six grandchildren, Adam Chaffinch, Bethany Chaffinch, Steve Givens, Michael Chaffinch, Marcy Walls and Marybeth Dickerson; 11 greatgrandchildren, Madison, Grace, Ellie, Skyler and Owen Chaffinch, Chase and Logan Flood, Colby Pfleger, Marissa Walls, Caden and Laine Dickerson. Services were on Jan. 13, at WatsonYates Funeral Home, Seaford, with the Rev. Doris Whaley officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.
Edgar Lee Pinkine, 68 Edgar Lee "Bud" Pinkine, of Seaford, born April 27, 1938, died peacefully with his family by his bedside after a brief illness on Jan. 11, 2007 at 7 a.m. at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford. Bud was born and raised in Denton, Edgar Pinkine Md.. He served in the Army in Germany and received an Honorable Discharge in 1963. He began work at the DuPont Company in Seaford in 1964 and retired in September of 1992, as a shipping/receiving clerk with 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Virginia Hicks Pinkine and Edward Pinkine of Denton, Md.; and also by his brother, Nelson Eddy Pinkine in 1999, he was 59. Edgar is survived by his son Michael Eddy Pinkine of Seaford, and four sisters, Beatrice Dickie of Seaford, Diane West of Cordova, Md., Barbara Miller of Queenstown, Md., and Peggy Fox of Milford. Military Services will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, DE. Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.
Mary L. Irons, 96 Mary L. Irons of Laurel died at her home on Jan. 15, 2007. She was born in Kellar, Va.. a daughter of William Thomas Kellam and Margaret Waterfield Kellam, who predeceased her. She was also preceded in death by her Mary Irons first husband Harlie F. Joseph, who died in 1950, and John G. Irons, who died in 2006. She was also preceded by two brothers Jeff Kellam and John Kellam. Mary was a homemaker and a member
of Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel. She is survived by a son, Fred Joseph and his wife Laura of Houston; and a daughter Joyce Vincent and her husband Dr. Carl Vincent of Laurel; a brother , Roy Kellam of Salisbury; and her grandchildren: Kim Lewis of Laurel, Brent Cooper of Laurel, Brenda McCarty of Laurel and Emily Joseph of Houston. Nine greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive her. A funeral service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, West Market St., Laurel, on Friday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m.. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. John Van Tine and Dr. Carl Vincent will officiate. Internment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery Laurel. Contributions may be made in her name to: Centenary UM Church 200 West Market St., Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements are by Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West St., Laurel.
Joseph J. Campbell, Sr., 82 Joseph J. Campbell, Sr., of Lewes (formerly from New Jersey), died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007 at Washington, D.C. Armed Forces Retirement Home. Mr. Campbell was born in Camden, N.J., a son of William F. and Josephine Venable Campbell, who preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was a Seabee. He was a life member of
Union United Methodist Church 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly WORSHIP TIMES:
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the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7447 in Rehoboth Beach. Mr. Campbell was an owner and operator of JJ Campbell, Inc., for 25 years, a sheet metal company. A daughter, Jessie preceded him in death, in 1967. He is survived by four sons, Joseph J. Campbell, Jr. and his wife, Terry of Williamstown, N.J.; William Francis Campbell and his wife, Clara of Thoroughfare, N.J., Robert Campbell of Williamstown, N.J. and Timothy Campbell, of Pensacola, Fla.; four daughters, Ellie A. Fairchild and her husband, James of Utica, Ohio, Barbara Gertrude Kullman of Charlotte, N.C., Marie Evans and her husband, Wesley of Chatteroy, Wash., and Regina Marciano, and her husband James, of Franklinville, N.J.; one brother, Edward Campbell and his wife Elizabeth of Mt. Ephriam, N.J.; two sisters, Evelyn Di Nardo of Thoroughfare, N.J., and Gertrude Bunting, of Brooklawn, N.J.. Fourteen grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren also survive him. Services for him were held on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Millsboro,. with the Rev. Robert Hudson officiating. Interment was in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Chapter, 321 East 11th St., Wilmington, DE 19801. Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, handled the arrangements
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Wesley United Methodist Church 22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor Ed Kuhling Contemporary Worship 9 am Sunday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112
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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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Even in death, young woman teaches lesson about life By Eli Lambert Pastor of Laurel Church of Christ from 2001 to 2005
GUEST COLUMN
I sat across the kitchen table reading and I just left Laurel on my way studying scriptures with Blaine and back to southeast Michigan and, contemplating the past couple of Donna, and asked a silly question. “What days, I saw, displayed on a car do you hope to gain from our study of the bumper, the saying, “Life is good!” Word of God?” Their response, spoken by Probably millions of people display this saying on something, but Blaine, was simple: “Healing!” Donna did not see her car magnet as simply a fashionable item to distheme of the Tim McGraw song, “Live life play. It was her rallying cry to live life to like you were dying.” She lived life fuller, the fullest while bringing glory to God. deeper, broader and better. From this day forward, when I see this A couple of days later I sat across the simple message on a magnetic attachment, kitchen table reading and studying scripwheel cover, T-shirt or other object, I will tures with Blaine and Donna, and asked a remember the heart and faith of the young silly question. “What do you hope to gain woman and her family. I remember the morning very well even from our study of the Word of God?” Their response, spoken by Blaine, was though it has almost been four years ago. It was late in the spring when Blaine, Don- simple: “Healing!” My heart did not understand or even na and their son, Tyler, visited the Laurel demonstrate much faith in this hope, but Church of Christ. Her friends and loved ones had invited her to attend. I cannot re- we prayed nonetheless. We studied, learned, laughed and cried together, and member what I spoke on, or who else was after a few more studies, they both became there at the service, but I remember our children of God. It was June 13, 2003. My short conversation after services. initial hope of spiritual healing had ocThey shared the grim news that there curred; now that only thing left was what was only a few months left on this earth the Hitchens had really desired, physical for Donna, who had been diagnosed with healing. cancer. I immediately thought of my own June 2003 was a month of good news family and how Tyler was 2 and my son 1. for Blaine and Donna. They were ChrisI cannot imagine what I would do if this tians with a renewed hope for eternal salwas me. How would I carry on? What vation, and received incredible medical would be important to me? news. A doctor from New York had miracWell, Donna knew, and she lived the
She lived life the way God intended it. Truly, everyday was a gift to be unwrapped and treasured. Then, 2006 brought devastating news: Her treatments were not working and there were no further options. Even so, Donna’s faith never ceased, her love never lessened and her happiness never subsided. This past Christmas she said, “I am ready.” Just a couple of days later she went to be with her maker. She passed ready because of her faith in God and the life fulfilled by the love of her family. God did not give her a complete life in the terms of her age of 28, but she lived a full life. Life is not the length of time you live, but the special memories you create and the depth by which you live. The four extra years Donna had were a gift from God. These years revitalized her commitment to her savior, husband and son. She lived long enough for her son to remember her for the rest of his life. Therefore, when you see that bumper sticker, T-shirt, or magnetic decal that reads “Life is good!” remember someone who inspires you to live each day as if it were truly a gift from God. Each time I see one, I will take a moment and remember Donna. Truly, God does immeasurably beyond all we ask, or even imagine. Life is good!
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ulously come up with a new procedure for her specific cancer. God had answered. Blaine and Donna traveled tirelessly to New York on a regular basis, for a period without any good news about her cancer. Even though they were happy that there was a treatment, that did not mean that taking it would be easy. She still had countless rounds of chemotherapy and bouts of sickness. They carried on, though, and endured, and a few months into her treatment, the good news came. The cancer had begun to shrink and had become small enough for surgery. Some will say it was a coincidence, while others reading this believe it to be a miracle. I choose to believe it was the hand of God answering a simple prayer asked months earlier. Donna went through with the surgery. The initial good news was that doctors had removed all of the cancer. A month passed and she went back for another checkup. This time, she found out that doctors had missed a speck of the cancer. The speck was the size of the point of a ball point pen and inoperable. Donna continued her uphill battle, never once giving up or even becoming bitter. She lived life, relishing each precious memory she installed into the hearts of her family. She, her husband and their son journeyed the earth. They played in the backyard. They carried on, enjoying the new endeavors and challenges each new day brought.
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Administrative Line officers for the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department for 2007-2008 are, back, from left: Dwayne Groton, treasurer; Bill Hearn, president; and Barry Sullivan, vice president. Front: Donnie Grant, trustee; Elmer Steel, secretary, and Alan Carey, trustee. Absent is Mike Carroll, trustee. Photos compliments of Wayne Barrall
Fire department names officers for the new year The Laurel Volunteer Fire Department recently names its administration and fire officers for 2007-2008. Administrative line officers are: Bill Hearn, president; Barry
Sullivan, vice president; Elmer Steel, secretary; and Dwayne Groton, treasurer. Trustees are: Donnie Grant, Alan Carey and Mike Carroll.
Library invites book lovers, knitters Adults in the Western Sussex area are invited to participate in upcoming programs at the Laurel Public Library. Each Friday in January and February, people who love to read are invited to gather weekly in the second floor reading area at the library for a time of informal sharing of books and authors. The discussion starts at 10:30 a.m. Starting on the first Friday of January and continuing on the first Friday of each month, the library will offer assistance to people researching family genealogy. First Friday Family History Helpline will go from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. An evening of Broadway music will be presented by Clear Space Productions on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m., in the Car-
penter Community Room. Doug Yetter and Ken Skrzesz will perform songs from the theater and will discuss those songs’ impact on America from a historical perspective. On Wednesday, March 28, noted storyteller Ed Okonowicz will tell stories and legends from the Delmarva area. A knitting group, informally called the Knit-Wits, invites needle crafters to join the group in the second floor reading area at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday for an hour of knitting and discussion. More information on these programs can be obtained by contacting Norma Jean Fowler at www.laurel.lib.de.us.
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Engine captains for the Laurel Fire Department for 2007-2008 are, back, from left: Deputy Chief Jeff Hill, EMS Captain Jim Furbush, Engine Captain Jason Boyce and Chief Mark Sheridan. Front - engine captains Timothy West, Keith Lecates and Dwayne Chaffinch.
Fire line Officers are: Fire Chief Mark Sheridan, Deputy Chief Jeff Hill, First Assistant Chief Steve Brittingham, Second Assistant Chief Alan Schweitzer, Third Assistant Chief Michael Lowe, Chief Engi-
neer Richard Russell and engine captains Dwayne Chaffinch and Timothy West. The new truck captain is Jason Boyce. The new rescue captain is Keith Lecates and the new EMS captain is Jim Furbush.
LAUREL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INSTALLATION DINNER Tuesday, February 13, 2007 American Legion Post 19 in Laurel 5:30 - 6:00 Social 6:00 Dinner Tickets $20 Must be paid in advance by Friday, February 1st Tickets available at MCM Jewelers
Rob Propes from Bluewater Wind will be speaking on the company’s plan to establish a wind mill farm off the coast. EVERYONE IS WELCOME
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Health Bulletins Nurses' Assistant evening course at Delaware Tech Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is offering an evening Nurses' Assistant course. Instruction will be given at Green Valley Terrace in Millsboro from January 30 through April 17; classes will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5-10 p.m. This 150-hour course teaches students to safely perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a licensed nurse. For complete information call 854-6966.
Polar Bear Plunge benefits Special Olympics The 16th annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware, the state's largest organization dedicated to providing year-round athletic training and sports competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, will take place Sunday, Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. at Rehoboth Beach. Sponsored by Wawa, the Plunge has evolved into Special Olympics Delaware's most significant fundraiser and has drawn more than 2,000 participating 'Polar Bears' each of the past four years, including an event record 2,390 participants in 2006. To participate, 'Polar Bears' must register for the Plunge and collect a minimum of $50 in pledges. On-line registration can be completed on the Special Olympics Delaware web site www.sode.org. The 2006 Plunge raised $426,000 for Special Olympics Delaware, and has raised more than $2.9 million since starting in 1992.
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Nanticoke to hold annual cholesterol screening Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be offering cholesterol screenings on February 14, 17 and 21, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Nanticoke Stein Highway building, located in the former PK complex, next to County Bank. The Lipid Profile test requires a 12-hour fasting and reads the HDL and LDL blood levels. Cost for the Lipid Profile is $15. No pre-registration is required. In addition to the cholesterol screening FREE blood pressure checks will be offered. Results from the cholesterol screening will be mailed approximately two weeks after the test is performed. For additional information, call 629-6611 extension 2404.
Fitness open house January 20 at Delaware Tech Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is holding a Gymnasium Complex Open House on Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.-noon in the Jason Technology Center. This free event will feature information about winter and spring fun and fitness courses offered at the campus. Choices include aerobics, cardio/weight training, personal training, men's basketball, tone & tuck, ballroom dancing, belly dancing, dance & flex, Pilates, tai chi, yoga, and Zen meditation. Golf and horseback riding are offered off-campus. The Owens Campus Gymnasium Complex, now open five nights per week until 7 p.m., includes state-of-the-art cardio/weight training and exercise equipment, a mirrored exercise room, a basketball court, and complete locker rooms for men and women. Certified personal trainers and group exercise instructors provide guidance toward fitness and health goals. Call 854-6966 for details
Prepare for employment in health care If you are interested in working in a doctor's office or a health care facility but you lack the necessary skills, the new Medical Office Technician Certificate program may be your path to employment. Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is offering this course from Jan. 23 to May 15 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. This course is designed to teach the skills needed to perform a variety of duties in a medical office setting. The multi-skilled individual will be able to work as a member of a health care team and be capable of performing both medical and administrative duties. The program will include orientation, an introduction to computers and keyboarding, customer service, medical office procedures, patient procedures, CPR/first aid, and a pre-employment seminar. Financial assistance may be available. For details call 856-5400, Ext. 3700.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Training The Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter sponsors The Family Caregiver Education Series four times per year in each of Delaware's three counties. LifeCare at Lofland Park, 715 King St. in Seaford will host the training on Jan. 25, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. This program includes a Medical Overview; Legal and Financial Issues; Communications, Behaviors and Activities of Daily Living and Community Resources. This training for family caregivers is free and lunch will be provided, but pre-registration is required by Jan. 17, 2007. For details call 854-9788.
2007 Personal Finance & RETIREMENT LIVING One of the most important responsibilities of a community newspaper is to offer good information to help readers enjoy a better quality of life. Once a year we publish this Personal Finance section to provide readers information that will help them reach their financial and personal goals. We also include information on Retirement Living. With the large number of retirees moving to the area the importance of presenting information for the 55-plus population increases every day. We invite participation by local experts. If you and your business would like to participate, speak to your sales representative today.
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When cold weather strikes, turn to a stew or two January is beginning to assert itself after wimping out for a couple of weeks. Forecasters tell us that the spring-like weather bubble has burst and we’re in for some actual winter temperatures for a while. There are those who welcome January and February’s cold and ice. I stew over it. Speaking of stewing, that’s a wonderfully effective way to counteract the onslaught of frigid weather. Hearty beef, lamb, veal or chicken cooking slowly in a flavorful sauce with healthy vegetables and aromatic herbs have a way of infusing the kitchen with soothing aromas and infusing the soul with comfort. If you find yourself in the need of a little culinary pampering, try the hearty beef stew from Pam Anderson’s book, “The Perfect Recipe.” If a bit more adventurous, the beef curry with rice will be your delicious reward. Hearty Beef Stew with Green Peas and Carrots This stew should be made in a large soup kettle measuring at least 10 inches in diameter. If the kettle is any smaller, you may need to cook the meat in three batches. I like mashed potatoes with my stew. If you prefer potato chunks in your stew, boil them separately and add them to the pot with the carrots and peas. 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 and 1/2inch cubes, or about 4 and 1/2 pounds beef shank, meat removed from bone and cut into 1 and 1/2-inch cubes
The Practical Gourmet salt ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium-large onions, chopped (2 cups) 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup full-bodied red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Côtes du Rhône, Zinfandel, Shiraz or Barolo) 2 cups homemade chicken broth or lowsodium canned broth 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 cup (6 ounces) frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place meat in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Heat 2 tablespoons oil over mediumhigh heat in a large nonreactive soup kettle; add meat to pan in two batches. Brown meat on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch, adding an additional 1 tablespoon oil if necessary. Transfer meat to
a platter. Add onions to pot; sauté until almost softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic; continue to sauté for about 30 seconds longer. Stir in flour and cook until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits that may have stuck to pan. Add chicken broth, bay leaves and thyme; bring to simmer. Add meat and return to a simmer. Cover and place in oven, and simmer until meat is just tender, 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours. (Stew can be cooled at this point, covered and refrigerated up to 3 days.) Before serving, bring 1 inch water to a boil in a steamer pot. Place carrots in steamer basket and lower into pot. Steam until just tender, about 6 minutes. Add steamed carrots and uncooked peas to fully cooked stew; cover and let stand to blend flavors, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, adjust seasonings and serve. Serves 6 to 8. Fragrant Beef Curry with Rice "An Indian friend of my mother’s gave her this recipe for beef curry back in 1936," writes Bill Goodhue of Chino, Calif. "The recipe has been passed on to me, so I can still enjoy the sweet-spicy flavors of this stew more than 60 years later." 2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large onions, sliced
6 whole cloves 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 cinnamon sticks 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk 3 large tomatoes, quartered 3 tablespoons Major Grey chutney 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Hot cooked rice Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Working in batches, add beef to pot and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until tender and brown, about 7 minutes. Return beef to pot. Add cloves, garlic, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and dried red pepper to pot; stir 1 minute. Stir in milk, tomatoes, chutney, lemon juice, ginger, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. Uncover; increase heat to medium. Boil stew until juices are slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve over rice. Makes 6 servings.
Musical concert planned A evening filled with Broadway music will be presented at the Laurel Public Library Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m., in the Carpenter Community Room, through the courtesy of the Delaware Humanities Forum’s Speakers Bureau. Doug Yetter and Ken Skrzesz have performed their “American Songbook” concerts for six years, up and down the East Coast. They have formatted this lecture and performance to touch on elements of musical composition, text and historical significance of songs created by composers of the 20th century and written for the musical theater. Selections are drawn from a wide variety of shows, including “Anything Goes,” “ Oklahoma,” “Parade,” “Shenandoah ,” “South Pacific” and “West Side Story.” For further information contact the library at 875-3184, or visit the Web site www.laurel.lib.de.us
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Decades after King’s death, anti-war stand still rings true Dr. Martin Luther King was a powerful and committed leader in YNN ARKS civil rights. His words are still used today to encourage people to con‘A nation that continues year after year to tinue the fight for equality for spend more money on military defense which King gave his life. than on programs of social uplift is ap"When we allow freedom to ring — when we let it ring from proaching spiritual death.’ every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city — ple normally humane, of sending men we will be able to speed up that day when home from dark and bloody battlefields all of God’s children, black men and white physically handicapped and psychologimen, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and cally deranged, cannot be reconciled with Catholics, will be able to join hands and wisdom, justice and love." sing in the words of the old Negro spirituAnd — " A nation that continues year al: ‘Free at last, free at last. Thank God after year to spend more money on milialmighty, we are free at last." What tary defense than on programs of social schoolchild doesn’t know those words? uplift is approaching spiritual death." But Dr. King gave many other speechWhat would Dr. King have to say toes, uttered millions more words, that went day, four decades and yet another war latbeyond proclamations that people must be er? Would he approve of the hundreds of allowed to live freely and equally. He unbillions of dollars our country is spending derstood that true equality could happen on the war in Iraq, while New Orleans, a only with the elimination of poverty, and year and a half after Katrina, still sits in that elimination of poverty meant a revoruins? Would he applaud the administralution in our nation’s lust for riches. tion’s plan, in the face of four years of "The whole Jericho road must be trans- failure in Iraq, to send to Baghdad addiformed so that men and women will not tional troops? be constantly beaten and robbed as they I think not. But sadly, it would all seem make their journey on life’s highway," he very familiar to him. said in a 1967 speech at Riverside Church In response to my oft-expressed opinion in New York City. "A true revolution of that civilization, to survive, has to learn to values will soon look uneasily on the glar- work, and work hard, for peace, many have ing contrast of poverty and wealth." told me that we will always have wars. "It In that same speech, King spoke out tells us that in the Bible," they say. loudly and clearly against the war in Viet"I refuse to accept the view that nam. "Somehow this madness must mankind is so tragically bound to the starcease," he said. less midnight of racism and war that the He urged young men of draft age to be- bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood come conscientious objectors and he simi- can never become a reality," Dr. King, a larly urged everyone else to hit the streets minister, said when he accepted his Nobel to demand an end to the conflict. "Every Peace Prize. "I refuse to accept the cynical man of humane convictions must decide notion that nation after nation must spiral on the protest that best suits his convicdown a militaristic stairway into the hell tions, but we must all protest." of a thermonuclear destruction. I believe That speech was delivered eight years and that unarmed truth and unconditional love two national elections before the final withwill have the final word in reality." drawal from Vietnam of American troops. The fight for peace is a noble fight. Dr. King went beyond the war in Vietnam King, whose birthday our nation, our presto hope for an end to all wars. "A true rev- ident himself, just celebrated, knew that. olution of values will lay hands on the Forty years after his assassination, we world order and say of war: ‘This way of could do nothing better to honor him than settling differences is not just,’" he said. to take to the streets, in the way that he "This business of burning human beings knew was most powerful, in public marchwith napalm, of filling our nation’s homes es for an end to the war in which we are with orphans and widows, of injecting engaged and for a new dedication to poisonous drugs of hate into veins of peopeace.
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Police Journal Body of duck hunter found in water Delaware State Police are investigating the discovery of a man found floating in the Mahon River near a boat ramp at the Port Mahon Wildlife Refuge on the Delaware Bay. At approximately 1:39 p.m. two passersby discovered the man floating in the water approximately 50 feet from the dock. Authorities were then summoned to the scene and members of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Department recovered the body from the water. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by Kent County EMS. Officials from DNREC recovered the man's boat several hundred feet south of him. The man has been identified as Donald Martin, 70, of Hershey, Pa. Martin left his home Jan. 10 at approximately 2 a.m. to go duck hunting at Port Mahon. Martin has been hunting in Delaware for around 15 years. Martin's body has been turned over to the Medical Examiner's office for a determination of the cause and manner of death. There were no apparent signs of foul play. Martin's dog was also located at the scene and has been turned over to the SPCA. The dog will be returned to family members once they arrive in Delaware.
Staff member charged with rape Delaware State Police have arrested a staff member of Caesar Rodney High School for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. The crimes occurred between the end October and the end of December 2006. William C. Victory Jr., 28, of Magnolia, was arrested Jan. 10 and charged with four counts of rape fourth degree (defendant is in a position of trust, authority or supervision) and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child. State Police detectives were made aware of the alleged incidents after speaking with a concerned third party who advised that the victim had begun a sexual relationship with Victory. Detectives then contacted the victim and interviewed her today at Troop 3. The victim told detectives that over the (approximate) past six weeks she and Victory have had sexual intercourse four different times. One of the incidents allegedly occurred at Victory's home, and the other three allegedly oc-
curred while they were in a vehicle. Victory is a paraprofessional at the high school whose duties include supervising students who are serving in-school suspensions. Victory has supervised the victim in this capacity. Victory was released after posting $24,000 secured bond pending a preliminary hearing.
Single-vehicle fatal crash The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Jan. 12 at approximately 2:58 a.m. on State Rt. 54 (Cypress Road) west of Selbyville. A 1997 Ford Explorer, operated by a male occupant, was traveling west on State Rt. 54 in the area of the Cypress Swamp. As the Explorer was rounding a curve, the operator lost control of it and the Explorer slid off the south edge of the roadway. The Explorer then rolled onto its passenger side and struck two trees before coming to rest. A 24-year-old Laurel man was ejected from the vehicle and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. A second occupant of the Explorer, Anna M. Cruz, 25, of Laurel, was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) where she was admitted with facial fractures and a lacerated liver. A third occupant, Javier Davila Mercado, of Laurel, was also admitted to PRMC with head injuries and a pulmonary contusion. A fourth occupant, Pedro Perez, 34, of Laurel, was treated and released from PRMC with multiple contusions. None of the occupants were wearing seatbelts. The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) has identified and charged the operator of the Ford Explorer. Pedro Perez-Lorenzo, 34, of Laurel, was charged with operation of a vehicle causing death of another person, two counts of vehicular assault 2nd degree, unsafe speed, no valid license, and no proof of insurance. Perez-Lorenzo was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $3,700 cash bond. The occupant of the Explorer who died in the crash has been identified as Luis M. Torres Mendoza, 24, of Laurel. 11465 Sycamore Rd. Laurel, DE 1/2 mile from Rt. 13 302 875-6922 Open Monday thru Saturday - 10am to 5:30 pm
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Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski, bottom, and Delmar’s Alan Preston are wrapped up near the edge of the mat during last week’s 152 pound match between the two teams. Kosiorowski won by major decision. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel wrestling team holds on to defeat Delmar, 46-30 By Mike McClure A pair of young, but talented wrestling teams met on the mats last Wednesday when Laurel hosted Delmar. Delmar entered the match with a solid group of upper weight wrestlers, but Laurel’s lower weight wrestlers built up too much of a lead for the Wildcats’ more experienced grapplers to overcome. Laurel jumped out to a 34-0 lead with wins in the first six matches. Brett Shockley (125) pinned Delmar’s Josh Vincent with two seconds left in the match, Aaron Givens (130) pinned Geoffrey Wells at :58, Chris Cutsail (135) had a pin of Noah Vincent (:51), Matt Parker (140) won by fall over Josh Flores (:30), and Lineker Valladares (145) pinned Doug Causey at 4:42 after trailing, 5-0, at the end of the first period. Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski (152) defeated Alan Preston, 11-3, by major decision for a 34-0 advantage. Joe Pete (160) gave the Wildcats their first win of the night with a pin of John Whitby with seven seconds left in the first period of the 160 pound match. Laurel’s Antwon Trimball (171) defeated Shawn Wilkerson by major decision (13-3), but Wilkerson was able to avoid the pin to make the score 38-6. Delmar’s Justin Thomas (189) pinned Tony Rubino at :52 and teammate Donald Poole (215) pinned David Bartee at 4:39 after leading, 7-4, at the end of the second period. Darren Collins (Hwt.) won by forfeit to make the score 38-24. Delmar’s Justin Perry (103) pinned Chase Gordy with two seconds left in the first period to pull the Wildcats within eight (38-30) with two matches left. Laurel’s Marco Hernandez (112) held
a 12-2 lead over Alex Ellis after one period. Ellis had a near pin and made the score 18-7 at the end of the second period. Hernandez went on to win by technical fall (23-7) to seal the Bulldog win. Laurel’s Chris Moore (119) broke a 2-2 tie to defeat Dillon Wein, 5-2, for the 4630 Bulldog victory. “I don’t think we wrestled up to our ability. I knew they were tough in the upper weights. We couldn’t afford to give up the wins by pin,” Laurel head coach Craig Blount said after the match. “When a guy loses it’s up to the next guy to get the points back. When somebody falls it’s up to the next guy to step up and that didn’t happen tonight.” Like Laurel, Delmar has a number of young wrestlers on the varsity squad including six freshman. “They get better every day. They always work hard, they always fight to the end,” Delmar head coach Mark Quillin said of his young wrestlers. “We gave up too many pins. We didn’t finish it. I still thought they were one or two wrestlers better than us.” Laurel came into the match following wins over Milford and Indian River. Blount called Wednesday’s match a let down after the two big conference wins. Polytech 45, Laurel 23 (Friday)Laurel’s Chris Cutsail (135) had a 21-14 win, Josh Kosiorowski (152) had a pin at 1:20, Antwon Trimball added a pin (1:48), Tony Rubino (189) won by the score of 10-4, and Jerry Henry (285) had a pin at 1:47 in his first match back for the Bulldogs. Cape 51, Delmar 25 (Friday)- Delmar’s Joe Pete (160) had a pin at 2:12, Shawn Wilkerson (171) won by major decision, and Donald Poole (215) and Darren Collins (285) added pins for Delmar.
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CATS VS. DOGS- Above, Laurel’s Lance Kelley goes to the hole against Johnny Wilson and the Delmar defense last week in Delmar. Below, Delmar’s Barry Bratten holds the ball high as Laurel’s Jernell Ross defends during last Tuesday’s game. Bratten had a game-high 20 points in his team’s win. Photos by Mike McClure
Laurel’s Chris Cutsail, top, looks to pin Delmar’s Noah Vincent during the 135 pound match last Wednesday in Laurel. Cutsail recorded a pin in the first period. Photo by Mike McClure
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POP WARNER- Shown above is the Laurel Mitey Mite cheerleading team and its coaches during Sunday’s banquet at the Laurel Fire Hall. Below, Tony Morris, past Henlopen Pop Warner president, speaks to the crowd at the banquet. See next week’s Laurel Star for more banquet pictures. Photos by Mike McClure
Laurel’s John Whitby goes for the pin in his 160 pound match last Saturday as referee Mike Riggleman looks on. Results on page 30. Photo by Mike McClure
Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas, left, looks to shoot against Laurel’s Tony Rubino during the 189 pound match last weekend. Thomas recorded a pin to give the Ravens their first points of the match during the 45-20 loss to Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
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Delmar’s Katie McMahon, left, brings the ball up the floor during last week’s game against Laurel. McMahon had 13 points in her team’s loss to Cape Henlopen last Thursday. Above, Delmar sophomore Deneen Trader prepares to shoot a foul shot during last week’s game in Laurel. Photos by Mike McClure
McMahon nets 13 points in 50-36 loss to Cape Henlopen The Delmar girls’ basketball team fell to Cape Henlopen, 50-36, last Thursday thanks in part to an 8-0 Viking advantage in the first quarter. Delmar outscored Cape, 17-14, in the third quarter after trailing, 19-9, at the half. Cape Henlopen went on to win, 50-36. Katie McMahon scored 13 points, Brooke Evans had eight points, and Shannon Wilson added seven for the Wildcats.
Laurel girls’ basketball edged by Polytech, top St. Thomas More The Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team took a 13-7 lead in the first quarter of Thursday’s game against Polytech before falling, 37-32. The Bulldogs rebounded with a 26-25 win over St. Thomas More on Saturday. On Thursday, Laurel led, 19-18, at the half but the Panthers used a 10-4 advantage in the fourth quarter for the win. Tykia Briddell paced the Bulldogs with 10 points, Kenisha Wilson had eight points, and Tomorrow Briddell and Twyla Hill each netted six points. On Saturday, Sharay Smith had seven points and Tomorrow Briddell and Wilson each had six points in the 26-25 win.
GOING TO THE HOOP- Laurel’s Dexter Wise looks to get past Delmar’s Barry Bratten and D.J. White during last week’s game in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure
Delmar, Laurel boys’ basketball teams fall to Henlopen North foes Delmar boys’ basketball falls to Cape Henlopen, 68-54- The Delmar boys’ basketball team was unable to rally from a 15 point deficit during Friday’s game against Cape Henlopen. The Vikings held a 38-23 lead at the half before the Wildcats came back with a 17-7 advantage in the third quarter (45-40). Cape used a 23-14 fourth quarter to hold on for the win. Barry Bratten had 18 points, Kevin Robles netted 11 points, D.J. White added 10 points, and Kevin Johnson scored eight points for Delmar (3-5, 4-6). Laurel boys’ basketball team unable to mount rally in 61-41 loss to PolytechThe Laurel varsity boys’ basketball team fell to Polytech, 61-41, last Friday. The Panthers edged the Bulldogs, 15-11, in the second quarter for a 25-21 lead and led, 38-31, after three quarters. Polytech used a 23-10 advantage in the fourth quarter to pull away for the 61-41 win. Trent Passwaters netted 10 points and Lance Kelley had nine points for the Bulldogs. LOOKING FOR THE PINDelmar ’s Justin Perry looks for the pin during the 103 pound match last week. Perry won by fall to pull the Wildcats within eight with two matches left, but the Bulldogs hung on to win, 46-30. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel Little League holding signups starting January 30
TAKEDOWN- Laurel’s Brett Shockley looks to bring down Delmar’s Josh Vincent during the 125 pound match last week in Delmar. Shockley won the match with a pin to help the Bulldogs to a 46-30 win. Photo by Mike McClure
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The Laurel Little League will be holding signups at the Little League Park on the following dates: Tuesday, Jan. 30 6-8 p.m.; Saturday Feb. 3 10 a.m.-noon; Tuesday Feb. 6 6-8 p.m.; Saturday Feb. 10 10 a.m.-noon; Tuesday Feb. 13 6-8 p.m.; Saturday Feb. 17 10 a.m.-noon The cost will be as follows: One child in the league $50, two or more children $75. Please make sure you bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate as the league is starting with new forms this year and medical coverage information. For your assistance you can sign on to the little league website (www.littleleague.org) and download the medical release form and fill it out before you arrive to sign ups. If you have any questions please call 302-875-7903. Manager and coaches letters are also due at this time. Please submit your letter of interest, volunteer application, copy of your driver’s license and $2 membership fee. The volunteer application forms will be available at signups.
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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young
Male Athlete of the WeekChris Cutsail- Laurel High
Female Athlete of the WeekShannon Wilson- Delmar
Laurel freshman Chris “Critter” CutDelmar sophomore Shannon Wilson, sail had wins in all three of the Bullone of many young players on the Wilddogs’ matches last week. The 135 pound cats’ girls’ basketball team, had a seawrestler had a pin against Delmar, won son-high 18 points against Laurel last by the score of 21-14 against Polytech, Tuesday. Wilson added seven points in and added a 6-0 victory against Sussex Thursday’s loss to Cape. Tech. Honorable mention- Joe Pete- Delmar; Donald Poole- Delmar; Barry BrattenDelmar; Trent Passwaters- Laurel; Brett Shockley- Laurel; Matt Parker- Laurel; Lineker Valladares- Laurel; Justin Thomas- Delmar; Darren Collins- Delmar; Antwon Trimball- Laurel; Josh Kosiorowski- Laurel; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Twyla Hill- Laurel; Tomorrow Briddell- Laurel; Tykia Briddell- Laurel; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Brooke Evans- Delmar; Brittany Griffin- Sussex Tech
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Writing this column is easy and very enjoyable when the local teams have had a good week, but when they are involved in six contests and only come away with one win, it’s much harder to find words to describe the action. Although they had a bad week, I know it was not because they did not put forth their best efforts. In most of the games, they just ran up against better teams, but they were competitive enough to not be embarrassed by the final scores as you will see as I review the contests some of the thing that might have had some effect on their outcomes. First, the girls’ basketball team lost both of their games, to Laurel 43-30 and then later on in the week to Cape Henlopen, a Division I school 47-35. The team has had a hard time finding the win column this year, but they have shown improvement since the first of the season. The team is made up of young girls with a little experience all but Katie McMahon, a junior and one of the better Delmar High athletes who has not only led the team in scoring but has been a big help to Coach Larrimore working with these young ladies. Incidentally, playing both of their games away did not help the situation either. The boys’ basketball team rang up the lone win of the week as they beat Laurel 60-50 as Barry Bratten led all scorers with 20 points followed by Kevin Johnson with 10 points. Then, on Friday evening, they lost 68-54 decision to Cape Henlopen. Although Bratten continues to be the leading scorer on the team, he is getting a lot of help from Kevin Johnson and Kevin Robles as the whole group seems to be playing more as a team than they have in the last several years, and this could be the reason for their five wins this season. The wrestling team, as I have mentioned before, has some of the top wrestlers in the conference from 160 pounds on up, but the boys in the lighter weight classes are young and have only a limited amount of experience, so they are having trouble picking up wins. Therefore, the team, as a whole, has trouble winning matches as showed in their two defeats last week to Laurel 4330 and Cape Henlopen 51-35. In the Laurel match, which began in
the lower weight classes, Laurel jumped out to a 25-point lead, and although the Wildcats closed the gap when the larger boys came on the scene, it was too big a lead to overcome. However, I will say some of the lighter weight boys showed a lot of improvement since the beginning of the season. hey still have a long way to go because this Henlopen Conference is tough as they showed in the tournaments the Henlopen boys participated in over the holidays in Maryland as they brought home most of the trophies. Incidentally, Justin Thomas (189) and Darren Collins continued their undefeated season, Justin with a pin and Darren via the forfeit route, which was a disappointment to the Delmar fans, as they wanted to see him wrestle. As far as the Cape Henlopen match, which Cape won 51-35, it was the same story, too many losses by the smaller Delmar wrestlers for the bigger boys to overcome. The good news is that Justin Thomas and Darren Collins continued their undefeated streak, Justin by a 7-3 decision and Darren by a pin. All the Delmar teams will be tested again this week as they take on two Division I teams, Sussex Central and Sussex Tech. ASSISTS AND ERRORS- And now for some good news, the Wildcats will be well represented in the Blue-Gold football game at the University of Delaware this June as three Delmar boys from the 2006 Delmar team that won the Henlopen Conference South title were chosen to play on the Gold team. They are Alan Preston, Donald Poole, and Darren Collins; this is the largest number of Wildcats to play in this game since 2002. Here is something I have been trying to get in the column since the winter sports season started, the names of the coaches of the various teams. Here they are boys’ basketball Garland Hayward, varsity; Ogia Miles, JV; Dante Trader, middle school; girls’ basketball Shawn Larrimore, varsity; Odell Jones, assistant; Sarah McLain, middle school; wrestling Mark Quillin, varsity; Justin Bradley, JV; Anthony Johnson and Lawrence Sinagra, middle school; cheerleaders Jennifer Pierson, varsity; Nicole Nichols, JF; Amy Barrall, middle school. Laurel’s Chris Moore, back, has Delmar’s Dillon Wien in a hold during the final match last Wednesday in Laurel. Moore won, 5-2, to help the Bulldogs to a 46-30 victory. Photo by Mike McClure
FIRST WIN- Delmar’s Joe Pete looks for the pin in the 160 pound match during last Wednesday’s match against Laurel. Pete had a pin late in the first period for the Wildcats’ first win of the night. Photo by Mike McClure
Late breaking sports news and scores from Tuesday’s games is on page 33, in Laurel and Delmar’s paper- the Laurel Star.
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✳ JANUARY 18 - 24, 2007
Raven Roundup: Lady Ravens defeat Smyrna, Seaford By Mike McClure
Laurel’s Antwon Trimball goes for the pin during his team’s win over Sussex Tech last Saturday. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel wrestling team defeats Sussex Tech, 45-20, on Saturday The Laurel varsity wrestling team jumped out to a 36-0 lead over Sussex Tech and didn’t look back in a 45-20 home win last Saturday. Laurel’s Aaron Givens (130) earned a 4-0 win over J.T. Tana; Chris Cutsail (135) topped Steve Spera, 6-0; and Matt Parker (140) and Lineker Valladares (145) each had pins to give the Bulldogs an 18-0 lead. In the 152 pound match, Sussex Tech’s Rob Wilgus held a 4-1 lead over Josh Kosiorowski after one period but Kosiorowski took a 6-5 lead into the final period before recording a pin with three seconds left in the match (24-0). John Whitby (160) and Antwon Trimball (171) added pins to extend Laurel’s lead to 36-0. Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas of Seaford had a pin at 1:53 for the Ravens first points of the match. Jamar Beckett (215) added a 16-6 decision over David Bartee and Chris Rickards (275) edged Jerry Henry, 3-1, to make it 36-12. Sussex Tech’s Evan Gillespie (103) picked up a 14-6 win over Chase Gordy and Wendall Cannon (112) won by major decision (12-0) over Marco Hernandez. Laurel’s Chris Moore (119) added a pin and Brett Shockley (125) defeated Kyle Kunzler, 7-3, to seal the Bulldogs’ 45-20 win.
The Sussex Tech girls’ basketball team picked up its first conference win and third win of the season with a conference win over Smyrna and a non-conference victory over Seaford last week. The Ravens topped Smyrna, 53-19, last Thursday thanks to a 24-7 first quarter advantage. Brittany Griffin led the way with 17 points, Paige Morris had 13 points, Bethany Callaway added 10, and Leigh Powell netted eight points for Tech. On Saturday, Sussex Tech held an 11-6 advantage in the first and third quarters and outscored Seaford, 9-4, in the final quarter for the 38-25 win. Griffin scored 14 points, Powell had nine points, Callaway contributed eight points, and Sierra Laws added seven points. Sussex Tech wrestling falls to CR, Smyrna- The Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team lost matches to Caesar Rodney and Smyrna last week (see Laurel-Sussex Tech story). Last Wednesday Caesar Rodney topped Sussex Tech, 60-15. Alex Thomas (189) had a pin, Jamar Beckett (215) won by major decision, and Wendall Cannon (112) and Chris Richards (Hwt.) earned wins by decision for the Ravens. On Friday, Sussex Tech lost to Smyrna, 60-12, with Cannon earning a pin at 2:40 and Thomas (8-4) and Beckett (10-5) adding wins for the Ravens. Ravens lose to Henlopen South leaders, 63-56- The Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team fell to the Henlopen South leading Smyrna Eagles, 63-56, last Friday. The Ravens led, 20-19, at the half and took a 41-37 advantage into the final quarter, but Smyrna outscored Sussex Tech, 26-15, for the win. Kory Belle led the Ravens with 13 points, Jeffone Hill had 12 points, Lawrence Slayton netted 10 points, and Jacob Mitchell contributed nine points in the loss.
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Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team tops Salisbury Christian, 27-23 The Seaford Christian Academy girls’ basketball team used a 7-3 advantage in the fourth quarter of last Friday’s home game to defeat Salisbury Christian, 27-23. The Eagles led, 16-14, at the half, but the score was knotted, 20-20, after three quarters. Rachel Ebling had eight points and five steals, Nikki Meredith added six points and seven steals, and Jennifer Carr netted five points and grabbed 11 rebounds for Seaford Christian. Amy Adkins tallied seven points for Salisbury Christian.
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Sussex Tech’s Wendall Cannon brings down Laurel’s Marco Hernandez during the 112 pound match last weekend. Cannon won by major decision for the final Raven win in the match, which was won by Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
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✳ JANUARY 18 - 24, 2007
Star Sports Calendar
Seaford Bowling Lanes Weds. AM Mixed High games and series Myron Hayes 313 Tim Beers 803 Jeannatte Allen 317 Dot Dulis 808
Mardel ABC High games and series Chris Absher 311 Gary Holodick 826
Eastern Shore Men High games and series Irvin Betts 300 Bruce Fraser 769
Tues. Early Mixed High games and series David Sirman, Sr. 257 Randy Penuel 704 Norma Banks 260 Hettie Hitchens 681
Star High games and series Matt Roberts 227, 629
Shelby Causey Morgan Slavin
233 622
Swingin Doubles High games and series Nick Wheatley 311, 797 Jean Johnson 275 Kesha Davis 759
Baby Blue Jays High games and series Brad Morgan 186, 354 Abigail Fonda 180, 329
Young Adults High games and series Eric Scott 261 Mike Bireley 690 Katie Hickey 266, 730
Thursday Nite Mixers High games and series Mike Berg 282, 774 Christina Taylor 275, 711
Nite Owl High games and series William Hughes 280 Dave Warner 280 William Gehring 757
Friday Trios High games and series Dean Bakas 265 Dale Parker 666 Tina Rawls 231, 629
Tuesday AM Mixed
High games and series Mike Baker 223, 612 Mary Hodges 225 Edna Turner 225 Ginger Saxton 653
Nanticoke Little League is looking for managers for 2007 season Nanticoke Little League will be mailing manager applications to past 2006 managers. If you were not a manager in 2006, but would like to be considered for 2007, please contact Nanticoke Little League at 629-9209. Please leave your name, address, and phone number. An application will be mailed to you. All manager applications are due by Feb. 18.
Friday Night Mixups High games and series Steve Teagle 309, 803 Sandy Conquest 280 Nancy Waller 746
Baseball clinics to be held in Woodbridge gym on Wednesdays Baseball clinics will be held in the Woodbridge High School gym every Wednesday in January and February from 7:30-9 p.m. The clinics are open to players in grades 912 for a fee of $5. Contact Athletic Director Derek Lofland at 337-8289 for more information.
Sunday Adult/Youth High games and series Gordon Hearn 305, 869 Lisa Messick 242, 680 Dylan Bratten 292, 816 Taylor Richey 264, 780
Nanticoke Little League to hold signups starting Feb. 3 Nanticoke Little League will be holding signups on the following dates and times: Feb. 3, 10, and 24- 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.; Feb. 6 and 8- 6- 8 p.m.; Feb. 17- 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Registration will be held at the old PK Building on Stein Highway (where the Star is located). The cost is $45 for the first child and $20 for additional children. Any registration after Feb. 24 will be charged a $10 late fee.
Seaford City Lg. High games and series John Martin 320, 857
Christian Fellowship High games and series Bill Ziolkowski 264 Scott McClain 664 Debbie Hawrylyshyn 234 Karen Jerread 661
Senior Express High games and series Charles Smith 287, 803 Bea Dickerson 302, 823
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High games and series Harold Smart 258, 709 Aimee Bennett 276, 751
Sunday Nite Mixed High games and series Jason Tharp 355, 813 Vonya Cephas 266 Brenda Montgomery 754
Harlem Globetrotters return to Salisbury on March 18 The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Salisbury on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. The team will hit the Wicomico Civic Center for one show only. Tickets are on sale now and range from $20 to $60 plus fees. Special discounts are available. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office and online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org. For more information or to charge by phone call 410-548-4911.
Seaford’s Sava Cook looks for the pin during the Seaford Little Wrestlers Tournament last weekend. Photo by David Elliott
Seaford’s Tywand Jenkins, back, looks to make a move against fellow Seaford wrestler Jordan Marvel during a Seaford Little Wrestler Tournament match last Sunday. Photo by David Elliott
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SEAFORD TOURNEYSeaford Middle School wrestler Justin Elliott, bottom, looks to shake his opponent during last weekend’s wrestling tournament in Seaford. Photo by David Elliott
✳ JANUARY 18 - 24, 2007 scores in the first quarter but the game is tied at the end of the first period 7-7. It is the first touchdown given up since the opener against Lake Forest. McGee and Brittingham each run for a touchdown in the second quarter. McGee adds another the third quarter and Shirreffs throws a Part 1- The dream season and round one of the playoffs in TD pass to halfback Mike Penrod in the By Gene Bleile 31-yard TD pass, and fullback Mike fourth quarter. Final score 35-13. McGee scores from one yard out. In the Game 6- Oct. 24, 1981 vs. Cape HenIn early December, I received an excitfourth quarter, McGee and halfback Billy lopen- In Lewes, on a clear, cool night, ed phone message from former Seaford Alston scored on TD runs. Final score 27Seaford clung to a slim 7-0 lead at halfHigh All-State guard/ linebacker and for6 time on a 12-yard TD pass from John mer student, Dyke Belcher, who was a Game 2- Sept. 25, 1981 vs. DelmarShirreffs to Darryl Brittingham midway in member of the 1981 Division I State On a cool, clear night in Delmar, McGee the second quarter. Shirreffs hits BrittingChampionship team. runs for two touchdowns, halfback Billy ham again in the third quarter for a TD “I have talked to a couple of people Alston runs 59 yards for a touchdown in strike and fullback Frank Dowd runs for a and we think it might be possible to have the second quarter. Darryl Brittingham 30-yard TD in the fourth. Final score 20a 25 year reunion of our championship catches a four-yard TD pass from 12. team,” he said. “We are trying for DecemShirreffs and fullback Dave Thomas runs Game 7- Oct. 30, 1981 vs. Indian ber 23, can you be there and help us out?” for a 32-yard TD in the fourth quarter. FiRiver- The Blue Jays’ return home on a I called back and said, “I would be nal score 34-0. cool, cloudless night and pour it on the there to cover it for the Star and would Game 3- Oct. 2, 1981 vs. Caesar Indians. Shirreffs hits tight end Thorton also be honored to see some of my old elRodney- Seaford’s first home game on a Parker and split end Darryl Brittingham ementary physical education students cloudy, cold night. Fullback Frank Dowd for touchdowns in the first quarter. Parker from the mid-seventies, who made footscores on a one-yard run in the first quarintercepts a pass and scores on a 37-yard ball history.” ter, Alston on a 29 yard run and McGee return, Brittingham and Dowd add two That phone call was the easy part for on a five-yard run in the second quarter more touchdowns before the half. In the Dyke, who was in the midst of a monuand another 10 yard run in the fourth second half, Seaford scores a safety and mental task to contact the entire 1981 quarter. Shirreffs throws for 71 yards fullbacks Frank Dowd and John Duffy team that was spread out over the United completing 6 out of 12 passes for the each run for a TD. Final score 43-0. States and Iraq. The reunion took place as night. Final score 27-0. Game 8- Nov. 6, 1981 vs. Woodplanned on Dec. 23, 2006 with more than Game 4- Oct. 9, 1981 vs. Sussex bridge- For the second week in a row at 20 players, coaches, managers and fans in Central- On a cool crisp night in Seaford, home, the Jays pour it on and score in attendance. The undefeated 12-0 dream halfback Mike Penrod,Dowd and Alston every quarter. QB John Shirreffs hits Darseason began on September 19, 1981. each score two touchdowns and McGee ryl Brittingham for two TD’s in the first Game 1- Sept. 19, 1981 vs. Lake and split end Darryl Brittingham had one period. Shirreffs throws another TD pass Forest- On a cool, clear night in Felton, touchdown each in another shutout. Final to Brittingham in the second period and the Blue Jays were losing at half time, 6score 59-0. fullback Dave Thomas runs for a four 0. In the third quarter, quarterback John Game 5- Oct. 16, 1981- In Dover, on yard TD. In the second half for Seaford, Shirreffs hits Darryl Brittingham with a a clear, cool night Seaford’s Billy Alston
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1981 Blue Jay football team has 25-year reunion
Blue Jays’ tight end Thorton Parker hauls in a touchdown pass from quarterback John Shirreffs for the second Seaford score in a 21-6 victory over Dickinson High School.
Joe Cianci intercepts a pass and scores, while halfback Billy Alston, fullback John Duffy and halfback Marcus Trammell each run for a TD. Final score 54-0. Game 9- Nov. 13, 1981 vs. MilfordThe Jays rack up another shut out on a cool, clear night. Leading only 6-0 at half on a Frank Dowd score in the second period, the Jays rally in the third period on TD passes from Shirreffs to Parker and Brittingham. Dyke Belcher intercepts a pass in the fourth quarter and runs 76 yards for the score. Final score 25-0. Game 10- Nov. 20, 1981 vs. LaurelSeaford closes out the season with another shut out. Rushing touchdowns were Continued on page 33
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See next week’s edition of the Star for second and final part of this story. Woodbridge boys’, girls’ winter track teams compete in third meet at Tower Hill The Woodbridge boys’ and girls’ winter track and field teams took part in the third N5CTA meet at Tower Hill last Thursday. The team’s results are as follows: Boys- 4X800 relay- 8. Woodbridge (Nathan Rathbone, Aaron Morris, Diogenin Matos, Reuss Idler), 10:02.29; 400- 6. Daniel Daisey, 56.30; 4X400 relay- 9. Woodbridge (Michael Rathbone, Morris, Robert Pinchak, Daisey), 4:08.25; shotput- 5. Michael Rathbone, 34’7”; triple jump- 6. Reuss Idler, 34’ 1 “ Girls- 1,600- 10. Grace Reardon, 6:09.05; 55 meter hurdles- 5. Heather Solomon, 11.07
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Seaford football continued scored by: halfback Billy Alston (2), fullback Mike McGee (2), Darryl Brittingham (two touchdown passes from John Shirreffs), guard Brian Sheppard (one on a fumble recovery), halfback Mike Penrod (1), fullback Dave Thomas (1), fullback John Duffy (1) and halfback Allen George (1). Final score 82-0. Seaford was now the only undefeated team in the state, but they got very little respect from upstate teams, coaches or fans. The critics said the Henlopen Conference was weak at best and the Blue Jays were out of their league to even be in the first round of the tournament against the defending state champion Dickinson Rams. Seaford’s record of 10-0 with 406 total points scored and only 31 given up on defense, seemed to be forgotten, but David had yet to meet Goliath. Seaford’s head coach Ron Dickerson took a positive approach with his players about the upcoming game. “We wanted to represent our program and the conference well,” he said. “If we played well, we would earn respect.” The Blue Jays faced a monumental task, win on the road at the defending state champion’s home field and prove that a small town from downstate Delaware belonged on their field, that day. Game 11- Nov. 27, 1981 vs. Dickinson- On a cool, clear day at the Rams’ stadium, the Seaford fans packed the house and were ready for their first state championship. Well over 600 fans filled the visitor’s stands and overflowed into the Dickinson home stands. The first quarter saw a defensive battle that ended with a smaller Seaford team holding the Rams scoreless, but the Blue Jays were also kept off the scoreboard. One of the best defensive gems, occurred early in the first period when Frank Dowd caused a fumble on a pass play when he hit Rams’ quarterback Mitch White on the Seaford 20-yard line to stop their drive. Another big defensive play in the first
MORNING STAR ✳ JANUARY 18 - 24, 2007 PAGE 33 half happened when senior Billy Alston, picked off a deflected pass in the end zone to stop the Rams again. The mark of a championship team is to make the big plays when needed and that usually comes under intense pressure. In the second period, the Jays went to the air and tried to open up the Rams’ defense. Quarterback John Shirreffs hit split end Darryl Brittingham for a 36-yard touchdown and when kicker Richie Smith added the extra point, Seaford was on the board with a 7-0 lead. Just before the end of the period, Shirreffs hooked up with tight end Thorton Parker for another touchdown of 22 yards. Brittingham, who was double covered the entire game, was happy for Parker to score. “I like double coverage it opens things up for everyone else,” he Shown (l to r) is the 1981 Blue Jay Coaching Staff- John Hollis, assistant varsity said. “They didn’t respect us and we coach, Ron Dickerson, varsity coach and Mike Sowers, assistant varsity coach. wanted to gain that today.” When Smith kicked his second extra point, the Jays the Rams. On the ground Seaford had 166 Goliath. lead at half time 14-0. yards rushing to only 51 yards for DickinNext week in part two, Seaford takes Dickinson was not about to go quietly. son. John Shirreffs, the Jays’ quarterback on William Penn in the Division I State With 23 seconds left in the third quarter, was four-for-nine in completions, with Title Game and the 1981 Champs reunite the Rams’ new quarterback Tom Coder two touchdowns and 92 total yards in the for a 25th Anniversary celebration. You scored on a one-yard run. air. Halfback Billy Alston had 83 rushing will also find out why the starting center The drive covered 42 yards on 12 yards for the game in 15 attempts and on the Jays team, LTC. Lee Merritt, Complays and started after the Jays’ Dyke teammate Mike McGee carried the ball 13 mander, 541 CSSB, US Army couldn’t atBelcher hit a booming punt from deep in times for 77 yards. Seaford had beaten tend the reunion. his own end zone. After the touchdown, Seaford’s Dave Sweigard stopped a two point conversion pass with a great tackle. Boys’ basketball- GMS 62, Seaford Christian 25- Derek Scott had 18 points and The third quarter ended with Seaford Tim Yoder added 14 points for GMS. Phillip Wands paced the Eagles with 12 points ahead 14-6. and Greg Russell netted 10 points. It has been said over the years by NFL Woodbridge 76, Milford 71- Vashad Whidbee (25), Marc Nock (20), and Deaven coaches that “the offense wins games and Horne (17) led the way for the Raiders. the defense wins championships.” StartSussex Tech 73, Delmar 53- Sussex Tech’s twin towers Jacob Mitchell (28) and ing the fourth quarter, Seaford needed Kory Belle (29) led the Ravens to victory. Delmar’s Barry Bratten had 28 points. their defense, which had allowed only 31 Dover 82, Seaford 49- Kyan Andrews netted 14 points in the Blue Jay loss. points all season, to step up and take Cape 79, Laurel 44- Dexter Wise scored a team-high 15 points for the Bulldogs. charge. The Jays rose to the challenge and Girls’ basketball- Milford 54, Woodbridge 53- Tiandra Felix tallied 21 points and shut out the Rams in the fourth quarter Kera Sampson added 11 in the Raiders’ narrow loss. and when fullback Mike McGee added a Sussex Tech 56, Delmar 15- Brittney Griffin poured in 22 points for the Ravens 22-yard touchdown run, Seaford iced the while Shannon Wilson led the Wildcats with eight points. game for a final score of 21-6. Cape 50, Laurel 28- Tomorrow Briddell had nine points for the Bulldogs. Seaford had 288 yards of total offense, Dover 56, Seaford 37- Amber Burbage led the Jays with 14 points in the loss. while the defending state champs totaled Seaford Christian 38, GMS 33- Rachel Ebling scored 10 points and Nikki Meredonly 177 yards. The Jays had seven first ith had 12 points in the Eagle win. Charla Benton led GMS with 15 points. downs rushing the ball to only four for
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Seaford Indoor Track teams continue to show improvement The Seaford Indoor track teams continued to improve their performances in meets held in Snow Hill, Md., on Jan. 3 and Jan. 10. On Jan. 3, Gernie Purnell continued his record setting ways by again breaking the school record in the 500 meter run, lowering the record to 1:13.2. Eliezer Dorelus ran a PR in the 55 meter hurdles, with a time of 8.3 to take third place. Derek Page continued his unbeaten streak at Snow Hill by again taking first in the high jump with a jump of 6’ 2”. The girl’s 4 x 800 meter relay team of Kelsey Hoch, Haley Quillen, Tyler Smith, and Courtney Torbert took 6th place. Page Johnson took 5th in the pole vault. The boy’s 4 x 400 meter relay team of Corrie Turnage, Dorelus, Rob Urell, and Purnell took fourth place. On Jan. 10, for the first time all year, no school records were broken in a meet. However, many PR’s were set. Dorelus ran 8.2 seconds for the 55 meter hurdles, a new PR for him, and made him a contender in the upcoming Henlopen Conference Championship meet on Feb. 7. Gernie Purnell placed second in the 300 meter dash. Kelsey Riggleman ran a PR of 6:05 for the 1600 meter run, showing that she too can finish in the top five for that event in the Conference Meet. Running the 1600 for the first time in her track career, freshman Kelsey Hoch ran an impressive 6:19. Andrew Hoffman ran a season’s best 5:20 for the mile as he continues to rebound from an early season injury. Matt Seaton ran a PR in the 1600 of 5:33. Megan Torbert accomplished a pre-season goal of breaking three minutes for the 800 meter run by running a 2:58. Urell ran a 2:15 800 to place third. Kishara Warren threw an indoor PR of 25 feet, 6 and 1/2 inches to place fifth, George Blanchard and Derrick Cummings both had PR’s in the shot put, Derek Page once again won the high jump, Page Johnson placed fifth in the pole vault, but the big story of the day was the impressive performances of freshman jumper Keyshawn Purnell. Keyshawn jumped a full foot longer than his personal best in the long jump, jumping 19’ 8 1/4”, to take first place. In the triple jump, Keyshawn again went over a foot better than his previous best, jumping 38’ 6” and placing 3rd. “Keyshawn just had an incredible day in the jumps. Look for him to continue to improve as he gets older and stronger,” Seaford coach Rob Perciful said.
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The 21st Delmarva Model Railroad Club open house is Jan. 20 and 21. On Saturday the hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking, 103 East State St., Delmar. Six operating layouts in four different scales. One of the largest club displays in the United States. Refreshments available. White elephant and consignment tables, train set raffle.
Golden Dragons Acrobats On Sunday, April 29, the Golden Dragons Acrobats will perform at 2 p.m., in the theatre in Arts & Science Center, Delaware Technical & Community College, Rt. 18, Seashore Highway, Georgetown. The world's leading Chinese acrobatic troupe; features award-wining acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes. Tickets are $22 for adults; $18 for student (must present ID at time of purchase); $10 for children 12 and younger. Open seating; doors open at 1 p.m. Beginning Jan. 16, tickets will be available for purchase, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.; call 302-855-1617 to purchase by credit card or in person at Delaware Tech, Suite 109, Jason Technology Center.
Delaware Railroad Exhibit The Delaware Public Archives Celebrates the Delaware Railroad with Exhibit and Model Railroad Display: Jan. 23 through Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., open late on Jan. 24 until 7:30 p.m. Delaware Public Archives, 121 Duke of York St., Dover. Free to the public. No reservations are required (302) 744-5047.
AAUW hosting Poet Laureate The Western Sussex Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is sponsoring "An Evening with Fleda Brown", Delaware's Poet Laureate, through the Delaware Division of the Arts. Dr. Brown will perform a Poetry Reading on Jan. 24, at 7 p.m., in the Seaford High School Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Fleda Brown is the author of five collections of poetry: The Women Who Loved Elvis All Their Lives (Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2004.) Fishing With Blood (winner of the Great Lakes Colleges New Writer's Award, Purdue Univ. Press, 1988) Do Not Peel the Birches (Purdue, 1993) Breathing In, Breathing Out, (winner of the Philip Levine Prize, Anhinga Press, 2002) Reunion, (winner of the Felix Pollak Prize, University of Wisconsin Press, 2007) She is retired from the University of Delaware and is on the faculty of the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University.
Blind Willie Band Blind Willie Band playing Classic Rock (Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzie, Bob Segar, Lynard Skynard, etc.) will be at Federalsburg VFW Hall, Federalsburg, Md. on Feb. 10, from 8 p.m. till midnight. Tickets are $20 per couple to benefit Oddfellows, Hebron Lodge #14, Seaford. Come out
The Seaford Lions Club will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Wednesday, Jan. 24, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose, located on Rt. 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 games and will feature several baskets including the bread basket set, napkin set and oval bowl basket as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Large Hamper and Collectors Club Miniature Daisy basket, or one of the several door prizes. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For ticket info contact any Seaford Lions member or call 337-3383.
Nanticoke Little League The Nanticoke Little League will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Thursday, Feb. 1, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose Lodge, located on Rt. 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 games and will feature several basket sets, Collectors Club, Membership basket, Journal basket, Napkin set and several regular line baskets as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Large Hamper, Heartwood Serving Bowl basket, Toboso Plaid Throw or one of the eight door prizes. Several chances to win.Refreshments will be available. For ticket information contact any Nanticoke Little League member, call 875-2947, or email Hbyrd@delawarenational.com. and have fun and support an outstanding local organization in the process. For more information contact, Robert Anger 302542-4751.
Watermelon Convention The 42nd Annual Mar-Del Watermelon Convention will be held February 2-3 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, Md. The competition for the 2007 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen will be held during the convention. The competition is open to young women from Maryland or Delaware between the ages of 18 and 23. For more information about both the convention and the queen competition, visit www.mardelwatermelon.org, or call 443-783-2871.
Sussex author to speak The Sussex County Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. At the meeting, Harriett Blackwell Hook will speak on her research and publication of "My Virginia Connections." Harriett Blackwell Hook had, as the child of a minister, lived in many Virginia towns and cities before moving to Delaware. The
meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Anyone interested in learning about genealogy and publishing their family history is invited to attend. For details call 875-5418.
Dinner and auction "Hearts For Hope," a benefit dinner and auction for Hope House I and II will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Laurel Fire Hall. It starts at 6 p.m. and entertainment will be by Beverly La Fazia and Robert Naylor. Tickets are $25 and are for sale at Laurel Petroleum, or from any Laurel Community Foundation member. The Laurel Community Foundation is a 501C3 non-profit organization. For further information call Leigh Clark at 875-9480.
Gym Open House Gymnasium Complex Open House, Saturday, Jan. 20, Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, 9 a.m.noon. Free admission to state-of-the-art complex, winter/spring fun and fitness course info, demonstrations, prizes, and refreshments. Gym now open five nights per week until 7 p.m. For more information, call 854-6966.
Agricultural Industry Dinner The 36th annual Agricultural Industry Dinner, sponsored by the Delaware Council of Farm Organizations, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Modern Maturity Center, Dover. The cost of the dinner is $60. Tables of 8 are $440. Pre-registration is required. For more information, and to
How to submit items Submit Bulletin Board items by Thursday at noon. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email morningstarpub @ddmg.net or drop off at 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford. Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars. make reservations, contact Lyn or Carole Davenport at (302) 644-2471.
Fun & Games afternoon Spend Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20, with family and friends playing games of yesteryear at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village. Victorian parlor games, board and card games will be set up to play indoors. For additional information and to register contact the museum at 302734-1618.
Chambers Rise 'n' Shine Breakfast The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce Rise 'n' Shine Breakfast, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Pizza King Banquet Room, 300 West Stein Highway, Seaford, 7-8 a.m., $7 per person, including gratuity. "Nanticoke Memorial Hospital - Present & Future" with Tom Brown and Doug Connell. Learn what's new and different at
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Laurel Chamber Installation Dinner will be on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 5:30-6 p.m. social, with dinner at 6 p.m., at the American Legion Hall. Tickets are $20 and must be paid for in advance. They can be purchased at MCM Jewelers.
The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.
Meetings Acorn Club The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford will have a business meeting at the Methodist Manor House on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The hostess will be Betty Johnson and her committee.
Bridgeville Kiwanis Several members and guests of the Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville were treated to a tour of the new State Police Troop 5 building complex on Rt. 13, Sussex Highway in Bridgeville. Lt. Curt Brown, acting Troop Commander, conducted the informative visit. A special thanks goes out to all the men and women of the Delaware State Police. For more information on Kiwanis call Ralph Scott III at 337-8374.
Advisory Committee The Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities will meet Monday, Jan. 22, at the Sussex County West Administrative Complex, North DuPont Highway, Georgetown, at 10 a.m. All meetings are open to the public. For more information call John Williams, chairman, at 856-3125.
AARP Chapter 5340 Georgetown's AARP Chapter 5340 will meet Feb. 5, at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown with luncheon at noon. Guest speaker Uday Jani, M.D., FACP of Shore view Medical P.A. will provide information about risk factors for coronary artery disease. Cost of the lunch is $15 per person. Call Anita Wright 856-6215 for reservations that are needed by Jan. 29. New members are welcome.
Embroiders’ Guild meeting The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month, September through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All
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Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.
Nanticoke Auxiliary Winter Dance ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary Winter Gala Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. This year’s 1930s theme, “Puttin’ on the Glitz,” will feature Art Deco decorations in a Grand Ballroom. Those attending will enjoy elegant food followed by the music of Encore while they whirl across the dance floor. Dust off your spats and top hats and put on your pearls and enjoy this memorable evening. Linda Robertson is the chairperson for the annual gala event. She is assisted by Bonnie Allen, Patty Burk, Sharon Mears, Janet Hubbard, Judi Thoroughgood and Jenny Werner. Proceeds from the event will be part of the auxiliary’s annual donation to Nanticoke Health Services. Details can be obtained by calling the Nanticoke Health Services Volunteer Office at 629-6611, ext. 2301.
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Toastmasters of Southern Delaware meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in Bay Shore Community Church at 6 p.m. Develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201, or joy@estfinancial.com.
Trips Celtic Woman Concert Celtic Woman Concert on Saturday, Feb. 24, at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore, $60. The concert features five Irish vocalists whose latest album has been No. 1 on the Billboard World Music Chart for more than 70 weeks. Call 629-6809 for tickets.
Norfolk Azalea Festival trip The Seaford Area Chapter of the AARP is conducting a trip to the Norfolk Azalea festival on April 18-21. The cost is $440 per person and includes: most meals, all tips and bus transportation; tickets to the Festival's Grand Parade and the Virginia
International Military Tattoo Show; tours of the Norfolk Naval Base and Botanical Gardens; and a dinner cruise on the Spirit of Norfolk. Contact Patrick Curran at 6289743 by Feb. 8.
Caroline AARP plans trip The Caroline County AARP 915 will take a trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11 days beginning March 16. It will include a four-night stay in San Antonio with 18 meals, a guided tour, visits to the San Antonio River Walk District, The Alamo, The Institute of Texan Cultures, LBJ Ranch, the San Antonio Missions and the IMAX theatre, which will show "The Price of Freedom," and much more. For more information or to register, contact Peggy Perry at 1-410-822-2314 or pegperry@ myshorelink.com.
Overnight Trip to Atlantic City Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Happy Timers organization presents an overnight trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. The event, which is open to the public, will take place March 22-23. Reserve your space today as space is limited. The cost for the two-day trip is $105 based on double occupancy which includes motor coach transportation to and from the Wicomico Civic Center, one night of lodging, one meal, one free show ticket the night of arrival (if available) and two days of coin bonuses. Located on the boardwalk, the Tropicana is rated the best casino in Atlantic City and offers first class shopping and dining. For more information on this gaming getaway, contact Sharon Engster at 410548-4900, ext. 118.
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Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. trip, June 18-22, $589 per person, which includes roundtrip Motor Coach, four nights hotel accommodations, four breakfasts, four dinners and six shows including: Grand Illusion, Country Tonite Theatre, Comedy Barn Theatre, Blackwood Breakfast Variety Show, The Miracle Theatre, Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show. Dolly Parton's Dollywood, visiting Gatlinburg, Tenn., taxes, tips, and baggage handling. For more information call 875-2536.
Libraries Story Time in Laurel Preschool Story Time at the Laurel Public Library begins on Tuesday, Jan 23, at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for special stories, songs, poetry, and crafts. For more information, call the library at 875-3184, or find us on the web at www.laurel.lib.de.us.
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Food Breakfast Cafe VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.
Spaghetti dinner A spaghetti dinner will be Saturday, Jan. 20, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall (next to the Seaford Middle School). Serving from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost for adults is $5 and children is $3. Open to the public.
Oyster sandwiches The men's auxiliary of the Seaford VFW #4961 will be selling oyster sandwiches on Jan. 20, from noon-3 p.m., or until gone.
VFW all-you-can-eat breakfast The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4961 on Middleford Road in Seaford is having a special all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 21. The breakfast, held from 8 to 11 a.m., includes meats, eggs cooked to order, pancakes, toast, coffee and juice. The cost is $6. This event is now smoke free, so come enjoy the delicious breakfast and enjoy the company.
Milford Unity BBQ The Milford Community Unity barbecue chicken dinner will be held Saturday, March 31, at the Carlisle Fire Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. A person from the Milford Community will be honored as a volunteer of the year. Local officials and celebrities will be serving the BBQ chicken dinner that includes potato salad and baked beans. Community clubs and organizations will have the opportunity to have a booth during the event. This event is made possible by Community Partners including Milford Parks and Recreation, and the Milford Moose Lodge. If you would like to nominate a volunteer for the award or to have a booth during the event call Gary Downes at 422-8863.
Sunday Breakfast Buffet All-You-Care-To-Eat, served by the Galestown Ruritan Club on the fourth Sunday of each month, October through June, 7-10 a.m., at the Galestown, Md., Community Hall. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12.
Sandwiches and soup sale A sandwich and soup sale benefiting Delmar Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Chicken salad and oyster sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, vegetable beef soup, and peas and dumplings. Call 846-2530 or 846-3314 for ticket information.
Registration for the Laurel Public Library’s Second Annual K-6 Winter Reading Program “Pirates @the Library!” begins Saturday, Feb. 3. Children in grades K-6 who complete the program by reading five books will receive a book and a prize from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library, and will earn trips to the Treasure Box each time they add three books to their Reading Log. The month-long program will also feature several exciting programs, including a visit from the folks at the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation to learn about real pirates on Saturday, Feb. 3, a Pirate Festival on Saturday, Feb. 17, and a Pirate movie on Saturday, March 3, all at 12:30 p.m. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, children are invited to a Magic Tree House Book Party, featuring “Pirates Past Noon” and on Wednesday, Feb. 21, the library will present a Time Warp Trio Book Party, featuring “The Not-So-Jolly Roger.” Both Wednesday programs are from 4:15 – 5 p.m. and require pre-registration. Last day to record books is Saturday, March 3, and prizes will be awarded on Saturday, March 10. The student reading the most books will receive a $25 Barnes and Noble gift certificate and the classroom that has the most children completing the program by reading five books will win a Pizza Party. Top readers for each grade will also win prizes. For more information about the Laurel Public Library’s Winter Reading Program, or to register for the Book Parties, stop by the Library at 101 East 4th Street or call 875-3184.
Etc. Babies & Toddlers Stay and Play Parents and children from birth to age four are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. Now thru-May 2007. Closed on school holidays. No registration required. Call Anna Scovel at 856-5239 for more information.Seaford Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Rabies Clinic schedule The Rabies clinics will be held at the SPCA, Rt. 113, Georgetown. All dogs must be on a leashes; all cats must be in carriers. Dates are: Saturday, Jan. 27, from 1-3 p.m.; Friday, Feb 9, 10 a.m.-noon; Thursday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, March 23, 10 a.m.noon. Rabies vaccination is $10; Canine distemper, $12; Feline Distemper, $10; Bordetella (kennel cough) $10. This is a no-exam vaccination clinic that will be held monthly. Call for more dates, 856-6361.
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Neil Simon's ‘The Dinner Party’ opens January 19 Possum Point Players' Season 2007 opens on Jan. 19 with the Neil Simon comedy, "The Dinner Party," produced as a dinner-theatre production. The dinner menu is suited to the setting of the play: a fine Parisian restaurant. The show's director, Kenney Workman of Milford, has been leading rehearsals for the past two months. His cast includes Cat Baker of Georgetown as the levelheaded Mariette, Susannah Griffin of Lewes as a vague Yvonne. The men playing opposite them are Jim Killion of Lewes in the role of the pompous Andre, John Marino, also of Lewes, who is set to play a very sarcastic Claude and Don Megee of Lewes as artistic Albert. These six characters are all meeting in a private dining room in Paris under the unique circumstance of not knowing why they are together. At recent rehearsals, it is obvious that the whole cast are enjoying the humor of their characters. "The Dinner Party" is light and comical, suited for a Possum dinner-theatre production. During Possums' annual dinner-theatre, Possum Hall is converted to an elegant dining hall throughout the glass-front atrium, the "green room" with the art gallery and even balcony seating. For this show, the dinner menu is French-inspired. It will begin with French Onion Soup and a green salad, continue with Chicken Parisienne, a wild-rice pilaf, and Green Beans Almondine, and finish with coffee, tea and dessert. Reservations are being taken now for the always-popular Possums' dinner theater. Possum Point Players require reserva-
tions for the dinner theater tickets. "We generally do appreciate walk-ins," said executive administrator Mary Cahill, "but due to the food-preparation, we simply need to have exact numbers in advance." Anyone with questions should contact the Possum Point Players office at 302/8564560. Tickets for "The Dinner Party" are now on sale by calling the Possum Ticketline at 302-856-4560. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 20, 26 and 27, and at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 and 28. The ticket price of $38 includes a full, catered dinner, and the price of admission to the show. The dinner theater production is also included with Season Tickets.
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Possum Point Players auditions The Possum Point Players community theatre, in central Sussex County, will conduct auditions for their spring, 2007 musical - Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance." Auditions will be held on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 21, 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the Possum Point Players theater at 441 Old Laurel Road in Georgetown. The cast will consist of a minimum of 12 male and 12 female performers ages 14 and up. The show will take place on April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29. Auditioners will be expected to sing a song of their own choosing to demonstrate their vocal range and ability and there will be some readings from a script. Anyone who would like to tryout but cannot appear on the dates listed is encouraged to contact Jim Hartzell, 856-6166.
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LEGALS TOWN OF BLADES ELECTION Candidates wishing to run for the two (2) council seats and the Mayor’s seat that are up for election in Blades must file written notice with the Town of Blades office that they are seeking election. Candidates must file notice by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2007. No letters will be accepted after February 19, 2007. Candidates filing must have attained the age of 25 years, must have been a resident of Blades for six months preceding this election and must be a citizen of the United States of America. All citizens wishing to vote in the March 5, 2007 election must register at the Blades Town Hall by the close of business at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. No registration will be allowed after February 21, 2007. TOWN OF BLADES Julie A. Chelton TOWN ADMINISTRATOR 1/18,1/25, 2/8,2/15
PUBLIC NOTICE On Thursday, February 8, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. local time or as soon as possible thereafter, the Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing in the Conference Room of the Mayor and Council of Laurel, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel, Delaware, to publicly hear a preliminary site plan submission from Broadcreek Town Homes, LLC, concerning property located on South Central Avenue, Sussex County tax map and Town of Laurel account number 3-32/1.00/9.02, for the purpose of constructing town homes on the above reference parcel. This property is located in a R-3, Multifamily District. Planning Commission The Town of Laurel 1/18/1tc
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are hereby notified the below matters will be before: The Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware; and, The Mayor and Council for their determination on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 7:05 P.M., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: Nanticoke Lodging, LLC, property owners of Tax Map and Parcel 331 5.00 107 &
110, located on Sussex Highway, north of the Hobby Stop, is seeking a preliminary site plan review for the construction of a commercial complex, consisting of three buildings. If any of 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 18th day of January 2007 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager 1/18/1tc
PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified the below application will be before: The City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals for their determination on Wednesday, Febru-
PAGE 41 ary 7, 2007, at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1. Case No. V-06-07: WalMart, 751 N. Dual Highway, is seeking relief from the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 15-75 (9) Off Street Parking in order to use part of the parking lot north of the building for the garden center. 2. Case No. V-07-07: David Cantera, property owner of Seaford Commons, LLC, located on Sussex Highway, (commonly referred to as the Lowe’s complex) is seeking relief from the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 15-29 Uses by Right in C-2, in order to establish an outdoor eating area for a proposed restaurant. 3. Case No. V-08-07: Clarence Street Church of God, property owner of Tax Map and Parcel 3-31 5.19 175, a lot on the corner of Clarence Street & Chandler Street, is seeking relief from
the Code, Sec. 4-2, New Materials, and from the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 1519 Accessory Uses (a) setbacks and Sec. 15-7 (1) Definitions of accessory use. The Church intends to construct a garage of used materials, closer than five feet from the property line; the structure will not be on the same lot as the principal structure for which the garage is an accessory use. If any of 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 18th day of January 2007 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores Slatcher City Manager 1/18/1tc See LEGALS—page 42
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INVITATION TO BID You are invited to bid on a General Contract for separate single story 6-classroom and cafeteria additions to the Delmar Middle & Senior High School in Delmar, DE. The completed work shall include excavation and backfill, masonry, concrete, steel, metal and membrane roofing, steel stud framing, drywall and interior finishes, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems work. There will be site work and utility construction to support the building construction. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials and incidentals, and shall perform all operations required to completely finish all of the work in the manner approved by the Architect. Bids must be on a lump sum basis and may not be withdrawn for 90 days. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the Delmar Middle & Senior High School on January 19, 2007 at 2:00pm. The Delmar School District will receive bids until February 19, 2007 at 2:00pm in the Administration offices. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the specified closing time. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the offices of the Delmar School District, 200 N. Eighth Street, Delmar, Delaware, the offices of George, Miles & Buhr, 206 West Main Street, Salisbury, Maryland, and at the following locations: Delaware Contractors Association 527 Stanton-Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713 Plan Room of Dodge Reports Baltimore Building Congress and Exchange 1050 Cromwell Bridge Road, Towson, MD 21286-3308 DiCarlo Printing 2006 Northwood Drive, Salisbury, MD 21801 Bidders may purchase drawings and specifications at DiCarlo Printing for a sum determined by the printer. DiCarlo Printing will issue all addenda packages and maintain a list of firms on the bid list who have purchased drawings and specifications. Bidders must be registered to perform work in the State of Delaware and shall include their license number on the Bid Form. Bid Security in the amount of ten (10) percent of the Bid must accompany each bid in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder’s bid security will be retained until he has signed a Contract and furnished a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond AIA Document A312, each in the amount of the contract sum. Contractor is required, as an attached to his bid, to provide a “Contractor’s Qualification Statement,” current AIA Document A305, including financial data. Bids received without this information will be considered non-responsive. The Contractor is subject to Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. The right is reserved, as the interests of the Delmar School District may appear, to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid.
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A visit to old high school gym brings back memories On a beautiful Sunday, I went into the Laurel Middle School gym AT URPHY to pick up my granddaughter Shelby from softball practice. Jay Davis Remember those combiand Dean Culver, being the dedicated coaches they are, were still nation locks? At the end putting the girls through practice, of the year you got your so I waited. quarter deposit back if As I looked around that gym, you returned the lock. I many memories came flooding back to me of that special place for never did learn my combithose of us who went through there nation. Let’s see, seven in the 1950s and 1960s. No, I was right — aw, forget it. not the basketball player Ben Sirman was, nor was I the gymnast ing them. Bert West, Jim Hills, Ralph Lowe or DonWell I may be stretching that a little. ald Lowe were, or the trumpet player that Remember those combination locks? At Jack Hastings was either. These are just a the end of the year you got your quarter few of the good or great athletes and studeposit back if you returned the lock. I dents that Coach George Schollenberger never did learn my combination. Let’s see, had in his gym class, or Arthur Kretz and seven right — aw, forget it. Mr. Haarde had in band. Yes, some band Showers were required and if I may say concerts were held on the gym stage back so , if you weren’t already humble, you then. soon were. Now this list does not include the girls Those maroon shorts — I can’t recall who “Fuss” Gordy or later Jean Burns had the price but I can still see them clearly. on the other side of that huge petition that The girls wore one-piece jumpsuits and could open or close, depending on the the boys were required to have solid white event. We weren’t allowed to even look T-shirts and tennis shoes that would not over there, where athletes such as Suzanne mar or deface the floor. Heaven help you Wingate, Mary Jane Keller, Patsy Cooper, if you did mark that floor. Moggie Bohm and so many more did their Remember that locker room and those work in a gym class that if they passed metal gym lockers with holes or cutouts in gave them one quarter of a credit, if memthem to release the odor of the T-shirts we ory serves me right. forgot to take home to clean last week? I have some of Coach Schollenberger’s Well, I leave your personal memories to records from some of those famous gym you and if you’re from Seaford, Delmar or classes. Sit-ups - 75 was perfect, push-ups Woodbridge, I am sure you have your own I can’t remember, and there were grades special memories. But I do know there for the horse, parallel bars, rings and more. was only one Coach Schollenberger. He Volleyball was also graded, especially struck fear in man and beast. serving. Each one of the people who had Granville White, quit swinging on those gym class in that special place has their rings - here comes Coach! Line up everyown stories I am sure. body! Talking about push-ups, that Raymond Whaley probably holds the record. Coach Ronnie Hayfield, like his late dad, Les, Schollenberger told him one day in class was a well-liked and respected DuPont suto keep doing them and went back to his pervisor for many years before retiring office and forgot him. When he came in some years ago. Today, he is manager of the next morning, Raymond was still doArt’s Antiques and Collectibles in
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Bridgeville and he has changed little since his DuPont days. The other day, Ronnie was showing me something in the store when he started to put his cell phone down. “Can’t do that,” said Ronnie, as he stopped himself. Then he explained to me how he had helped load a bureau the other day and had put his cell phone in the bureau drawer, so he would not lose it. It got delivered too. Ronnie couldn’t understand it. He called his number, then walked all over that store, but never did hear his ring. I was in the Boys and Girls Club in Seaford Saturday and watched as more than 100 very young basketball players played perhaps their first game ever. I can tell you the experience was excellent as all got equal playing time and the score mattered little as these youngsters enjoyed themselves. Don’t get me wrong. I was very impressed with the amount of knowledge of the game these youngsters were learning. I told Charlie Parrott about what I saw and he said, “Let me introduce you to some people. It will make them feel good.” So I met Jim and Cathy Baker, who, along with several others, run this Upward Bound basketball program, with many of the local churches involved. Keep up the good work, folks. You make a difference! Hey Laurel folks, especially younger folks, have you ever heard of Carlton
“Stretch” Elliott, a 1945 Laurel High School graduate? You can go to the genealogy room in the Laurel Public Library and, thanks to Morris Harris of the Laurel Alumni Association, see a bound notebook with stories and pictures of this Laurel native. Carlton was an honorable-mention All American at West Virginia and went on to play four years with the Green Bay Packers and very briefly with the Los Angeles Rams while Ronnie Waller was there. Carlton passed away in Texas a couple of years ago, but his contribution to Laurel’s history should not be forgotten and thanks to Morris’ dedication maybe it won’t be. Morris is a class of 1957 member and was a basketball and football star at Laurel, but his humor and helping attitude are what endear him to everyone in Laurel. A great job, Morris. The Discovery Project continues to be the dinner and coffee shop conversation and right now, I’ve said all I need to on this, which is little. It is our goal to be as fair and honest in our reporting on this, and on anything else, for that matter, as we can. Congratulations to Sierra Spicer of Laurel High School, on another great accomplishment, being selected as a Jefferson Award recipient. Have a great week everyone. Go, Go Eagles, but their season is over. It’s Phillies time, folks!
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Letters What is wrong at our schools? I recently received my copy of the January issue of “Delaware Today” magazine. The cover story is “Public Schools Ranked: Which is best for your child?” In the article, the state’s public high schools are ranked based on the Delaware State Testing Program scores, but other information is supplied, such as SAT scores, average class size, student-teacher ratio, percentage graduation rate, percentage of students going on to post-secondary educations and number of advanced placement courses offered. It was disappointing to find that Seaford High School is ranked No. 27 of 33, with Woodbridge Senior High School at No. 30, while Laurel High School ranks at No. 18 and Delmar Senior High School at No. 11. It seems that year after year, the public schools in Western Sussex find themselves at the bottom of rankings of this kind in almost every area, though now with some bright spots for Delmar at least. Why is this? Why do our schools remain near the bottom on nearly every measurement? My children are attending Seaford High School, and have always attended Seaford public schools. I have personally been very happy with their overall education, and I know that all of their teachers have been fine people, dedicated to their work. Yet, there is the fact that we do poorly overall. How can this be? What is the district planning to do about it? In the article, it was noted that the district is planning to increase the number of advanced placement courses, and increase language course choices to Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. That’s great, but what about the 19 percent of kids who don’t graduate at all? The board president in Woodbridge is quoted as saying: “We are a small district, and everybody knows everybody, so nobody gets lost in the shuffle.” Yet, in Woodbridge, nearly 28 percent of the students do not graduate. Don’t they count as being “lost in the shuffle”? What about the fact that the average SAT scores (479 math/475 verbal) are below the national average? What about the 25 percent who don’t go on to higher education? Why is Delmar, not so very different from Seaford, doing so much better? Are there lessons to be learned there? I would very much like to see a candid explanation from our district leaders, and not the more usual “smoke and mirrors” which fills our public discourse. There have been other letters in this space from Kenneth Madden, a former school official, who has asked similar difficult questions, but it seems as if we are still waiting for answers. Robert Ferber Seaford
Voters must look at several issues Editor’s note: The following is written in response to the Opinion column by Bryant L. Richardson, “Concern over prevailing thoughts,” in the Jan. 11. Star. There are never any winners when a discussion centers on politics or religion, and that includes pro-life vs. pro-choice issues. You can find reasons why you should support each side, if you want to have an open mind. In the mind of a pro-life person, abortion is murder and no different from
killing a living person; both are taking a life unnecessarily. I don't have a problem with that stance; I probably could support that stance more easily than that of prochoice people. But like your respected friend, I have issues with unwanted children coming into our society. We are becoming a welfare country; there are too many young “sperm donors” who father children and then refuse to support their offspring financially or to be a partner in the raising of their child. We have become a society of single mothers raising children, many too young to understand the responsibility of raising a child. I think the issue I take with your opinion is a position I always took when I wrote my column: Too many people get hung up on a single issue when voting. You admitted this was your single issue when voting for a candidate. By doing this you are not thinking of the problems the rest of the voters in the country face. We've lost our economic clout with the world. Most manufacturing jobs are now overseas. Millions of people can't afford health insurance, causing a financial burden on those who have health insurance and causing hospitals to up their costs to cover the non-insured. Many people who work do so at minimum wage and have no benefits. They are not living, they are barely surviving. Yet they do not qualify for government relief. The cost of energy, gas and home heating products has far surpassed the modest raises for the working class. The cost of a barrel of oil has dropped by $20, yet at the pump, the price of gas has dropped only 10 cents. When the cost of oil was going up, each dollar increase resulted in an jump of 3 to 5 cents at the pump. By my accounts my gas should be 50 cents less per gallon with the decrease in oil prices. The cost of food has gone out of sight, as well as the cost of clothing. Yet wages have not kept pace. You don't consider these issues to be important when casting your vote? Jud Bennett was correct in taking you to task over your decision to vote based on the pro-life issue alone. As for the friend you wrote about, although you thought his comments to be harsh, if you take a good hard look at kids being raised today, you may find your friend has a valid point. As much as I could be pro-life, if one of my three daughters was raped, I'd have to be honest with you and say God and I would have to have a "come to Jesus meeting"; I would then have to say it would be my daughter’s choice. I have no problem with an individual being pro-life, or pro-choice, for gun control or against gun control. But there is a lot going on in this country that is as important. We need to stop basing our votes on 30-second television commercials, and do more research on the candidates. The commercials are done by out-ofstate firms to make a candidate look good and earn your vote. Those firms leave after the election and you're stuck with the candidate. Frank B. Calio Laurel
Lee’s 200th birthday is Jan. 19 The Sons of Confederate Veterans
Camp 2068, the “Delaware Grays” of Seaford, encourage all Americans to recognize the 200th birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee, leader of the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War (1861-1865), on Jan. 19. Lee was born Jan. 19, 1807, at Stratford Hall, just across the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia - about 80 miles from Seaford, as the crow flies. He had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Army, including valiant service in the Mexican War, before reluctantly resigning his commission in early 1861 when his home state voted to leave the Union. Against overwhelming odds, he led the Army of Northern Virginia for nearly three years before the famous surrender at Appomattox to Gen. Grant in April 1865. Following the war, he became president of Washington (now Washington & Lee) University in Lexington, Va., helping to rebuild the south by educating her youth. President Gerald Ford commented on the legacy of Lee during a speech on Aug. 5, 1975: “As a soldier, Gen. Lee left his mark on military strategy. As a man, he stood as the symbol of valor and duty. As an educator, he appealed to reason and learning to achieve understanding and build a stronger nation.” Lee was hailed by North and South for his many acts of reconciliation. As part of the year-long bicentennial celebration of Lee’s birth, the Delaware Grays will unveil the state’s first monument to the soldiers of Delaware who fought with Lee and the Confederacy. Delaware never left the Union during the war, but it is estimated that as many as 2,000 native sons joined Southern armies. The unveiling is tentatively planned for sometime in May 2007 and names of many of these Delaware soldiers will be included on the monument, which will be placed on the grounds of the Marvel Museum in Georgetown. Anyone with names of possible Delaware Confederate soldiers is asked to contact the monument committee through the Delaware Grays’ Web site at www.DESCV.org. The Delaware Grays, SCV Camp 2068, based in Seaford, is a not-for-profit, nonpolitical, non-racial, patriotic community organization whose members are descendants of Confederate veterans who served honorably during the War Between the States. Interested persons can find out more by visiting www.DESCV.org . Terry Ayers Seaford
Community helps pre-school Words seem insignificant to express our sincere thanks for the tremendous support that was given during the St. John’s Preschool annual spaghetti dinner and silent auction held in early December. The event was a huge success, netting approximately $5,000 for the school. This would not have been possible without the support of our preschool parents and preschool staff, as well as the support of the wonderful community in which we live. First, thank you to the members of the parent fund-raiser committee, who worked many hours to ensure that the event ran smoothly. Thank you to each parent who volunteered to solicit a donation, make a dessert and do countless other jobs necessary for a successful evening.
Secondly, thank you to parents, family and friends of the preschool for purchasing tickets and supporting the silent auction. A huge thank you goes out to Arlie Wooters and Leigh Ann Parks, who did an awesome job in running the kitchen. Thanks goes out to Bob Freeborn, who was available the entire day to assist in all areas of the set up and clean up, along with the preschool staff, who volunteered their time to help with the event. A special thank you goes out to Karen Handy, Janet Hacket, Amy Bradshaw, Jean Cotten and Amanda Jones for supervising our children’s activities. A big thank you goes out to the Seaford High School Key Club members who volunteered their time to serve the dinner as well as help with the children’s activities, along with the Seaford High School Jazz Band, which provided entertainment for the evening. What great groups of teenagers! And lastly, thank you to the businesses and individuals who generously supported our school. Thank you for blessing St. John’s Preschool with your support. Connie Halter Preschool administrator
A small town where people care On behalf of the Seaford Kiwanis Club, we would like to thank the many people who assisted the club with our Christmas events. The club did: Shopping for Needy Kids, the Bible School for Special People Christmas party at Christ Lutheran Church, bell ringing for the Salvation Army at Peebles, Santa’s House at Seaford Village Shopping Center, food drive at Food Lion, toy drive at Roses, which benefited the Seaford Food Closet and Blades Associated Charities. None of this would have happened without the support of the stores and their employees. A special thanks to the many hundred customers, as well as the Kiwanians and Key Clubbers, who gave so much of their time to these projects. Thanks to everyone who touched so many needy people. It is great to live in a small town where people care about each other. Ron Breeding President, Seaford Kiwanis Club
Mustard Seed helps Guatemala Delmarva Mustard Seed Resource Bank Project had a very successful year. We were able to send $15,812 to Guatemala for building and supplying a greenhouse and for a well for the community. It’s a matter of allowing people to earn a living, which they had rather do than have a handout. Most of the hungry people in the world live in rural areas and the income earning opportunities in those areas are depressed. Without the donations of time, land, equipment, money, seeds, fertilizer and weed spray, and God’s blessing of sun and rain, this success could not have been possible. We would like to thank all who participated in any way. Thank you Bethany Church, at Lowes Crossroads, for allowing us to hold a harvest dinner and summation meeting in your church hall for all who participated in the project. Hopefully this donation has provided a food resource in Guatemala to benefit many, as there is surely a need in so many countries. Saralee Wharton, secretary, Delmarva Mustard Seed
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ALL IN RED AND PURPLE - The Red Hat Society Lunch Bunch celebrated Christmas at Brew River, Salisbury, Md. Members are Sara Ellis, Eleanor Paradee, Janet Lee, Karen Hitch, Janet Windsor, Nancy Slatcher, Pat Lilly, Shirley Rehal, Joan Venables, Golda Williamson, Sandy Littleton, Faye Littleton, Janet Musser, Joyce Ingrham, Carole McCrea, Dianne Thompson, Agnes Robinson, Janet Womach. Submitted photo.
SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER - Members of the Mt. Pleasant 4-H Club in Laurel sang carols and holiday songs at the Methodist Manor House, Seaford, Saturday, Dec 16. The 4-Her’s also decorated and delivered 11 Christmas trees to the Manor House for residents who didn’t have trees. Decorating Christmas trees for community nursing homes has been a Christmas tradition for the Mt. Pleasant 4-H Club for several years.
FANS OF TRAINS AND TOYS - The Laurel Lions Club held its annual train and toy show Saturday. Above, Ian Clark of Laurel, and Ethan and Lauren Kang of Delmar, Md., watch the model trains go round and round. Below, John Hodges is president of the Delaware Seaside Railroad Club. The Lions Club is planning another train show next year. BULLDOG MEMORIES - Morris Harris, a member of the Laurel Alumni Association, shows the recently-completed Carlton Elliott Memory Album. Elliott played football at Laurel High and went on to play professionally. The album is available for viewing in the genealogy room at the Laurel Public Library. Photo by Pat Murphy
POP WARNER BANQUET - Laurel Pop Warner parents, coaches and players look on during the league’s banquet at the Laurel Fire Hall last Sunday. Photo by Mike McClure
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Pondering bygone days Doing the Towns Together of the milk deliveryman LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie Trivits . 875-3672
During the recent holidays, I had some time to do some pondering. Far too few of us just take the time to sit and think for a while. Yet it is to me, one of the most interesting things we can do. Pondering doesn’t cost a single penny. It brings back memories that brighten our day and is totally relaxing. Who could ask for any more out of life? My grandmother was unable to do a lot of walking or strenuous work in her later years. She loved to sit by the sunny front window in her favorite rocker and watch the world roll by. When anyone queried what she was doing, she would smile and say, “Just pondering.” She never complained, although her lifestyle was greatly restricted. She always had a smile on her face, particularly when she recalled happier times that she would share with each of us. “Pondering,” she would say, “reduces your blood pressure.” Perhaps she was right. And, so it is that, due to circumstances beyond my control for a few days, we will do some pondering. A Marine Corps friend of Chuck’s gave us a wonderful Christmas gift this year. The magazine “Reminisce” will arrive at our home for the next year and we will read every single word, over and over. We are already looking forward to the next edition, having devoured the first one. One article told of how a couple invited the milkman into their home to listen to an old Victrola used to play recordings of country and gospel music. Many of us remember the old Victrolas, used as a special piece of furniture in a place of honor in the living room of our homes. Entire families would sit around the room and listen to the music that came from the Victrola. We kids dared not touch the records, big, thick things that were heavy for a young one. We were thrilled when it was our turn to crank up the Victrola, for we knew we had reached a new milestone in our young life. To own a Victrola was a huge achievement in the life of a family. To own a Victrola and a radio was a major achievement. These were two prized possessions. Every night we would gather in the living room to listen to the music and the news on the radio. In reading the article in our new magazine, I thought of the milkman invited into
Moments with Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton the home of the Victrola owner. It is difficult for some of us to believe that there was a time when absolutely everyone had a milkman deliver fresh milk to the front doorstep every single day, come rain, come shine, come heat or cold. We all loved milk delivery on cold, freezing days. It was on those days that the cream would rise up out of the bottle, pushing the cap high into the air. (Those were the days before homogenized milk, 1-percent or 2-percent milk.) If one was lucky enough to get the frozen cream and the entire bottle into the house, one could occasionally snitch a bit of that frozen delight. To eat a fork full was sheer heaven. The problem was that we all knew the sharp eye of our mother was watching to see that we didn’t do any cream snitching. I can remember hearing the clop, clop, clop of the horse drawing the milkman’s carriage along our street. My parents preferred the milk from Fraim’s Dairy and in later years we would learn that Mr. Hayman, our milkman, was married to June Benson Powell’s Aunt Hattie. Small world. Milkmen, like many other fine things, became a thing of the past, what with modernization and progress. Here in Laurel Mr. Hitch delivered Hollybrook Dairy Milk to our doorstep for lots of years, rain, snow, sleet or blistering sun. He knew we had small children and made every effort to deliver the milk, regardless of the weather. We knew he would be there every day of the week. Nowadays it seems we either have an excess of milk or none at all. We have to be sure to check the expiration date on the jug of milk purchased at the store. Milk purchasing is much more complicated. And, it leaves me to ponder: Was that home delivered milk fresher and tastier, or is that just a figment of my imagination brought on by the aging process?
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I always enjoy starting my column with something new, and here this week is a new baby boy, Garrett Aaron Cooper, born on Dec. 26, weighing 8 pounds, 2 and 1/2 ounces and 20 inches long. He is the son of Aaron and Melanie Cooper. Garrett’s maternal grandparents are Vincent and Sharon Whaley and his paternal grandparents are Jim and Judy Cooper. His proud, big sister is Kaley Cooper. Congratulations to the family! Four young people from Delmar, Kelly Ralph, Stephanie Ralph, Brian Green and Brennen Ralph, recently spent a week’s vacation sight-seeing and having a great get-away in Riveria Maya, Mexico. Kennedy Keenan, a sophomore at George Mason University in Virginia, has been visiting here in the Laurel-Delmar area and will return to resume his studies at the university on Jan. 21. Some members of the Laurel High School class of 1952 , who periodically have a little social get together to keep up with the times, met on Jan. 10 at the Dutch Inn for lunch. They’re now planning another meeting for Wednesday, March 14, for an early spring fellowship time. I have had word from one of my regulars, Arveline Moore, and she tells me this: “Surprises are wonderful, especially when you are sitting, waiting for a special girl to arrive.” Saturday night last, 66 family members and friends were excitedly waiting for Mary Lee LeCates to arrive. Mary Lee’s children and family held an 80th surprise birthday party at King’s Church Community House. A covereddish dinner, with an abundance of delicious food, was served and a special birthday cake from her newest great grandson’s family was waiting for dessert. Mary Lee was quite surprised and spent the evening visiting with each and everyone. She wishes to thank all of those who made the night for her so special and was wished well by all on her birthday which is Jan. 19. The Bonnets and Boas, Red Hat group from Laurel, treated themselves to lunch last Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Chesapeake
Steak House in Salisbury. Joining the group as a guest was Martha Henderson, who will now become a member of the Bonnets. Visitors this past weekend to their parents, Frank and Carolyn Calio, were their daughters, Lisa Alvarez from Alexandria, Va., and Angie Calio from Chesapeake, Va. Last Sunday, Flaudine Otwell attended, with other family members and friends, a 25th-wedding anniversary celebration for her brother Jack Cropper and his wife, Sharon, in Graysonville, Md. We have some special get-well wishes speeding out to Mae Oliphant from her friends and family in Delmar. Seventeen “super,lady gardeners,” (the Laurel Garden Club) held their annual, holiday covered-dish dinner at the home of their hostess, Connie Whaley, on Sunday. Jan. 14. Aside from a variety of tasty culinary treats, the Chinese gift exchange was, as usual, rather hilarious, because it seems as soon as you fell in love with the gift you had chosen someone else liked it, too, and it was stolen from you. However, it was a tummy- and fun-filled evening. Special happy birthday wishes to Burton Whaley on Jan. 19, with love from his wife, Carrie. We continue with prayers for those who are ill: Ralph Baker, Richard Cordrey, Hattie Puckham, Lily Brittingham, Terry Layton and Kelly Griffith. Happy January birthday greetings to: Diane Chapman, Anne Figgs and Mary Lee LeCates, on Jan. 19; Catherine Matthews, Jan. 20; Jennie Smith and Ruth Matthews, Jan. 21; Bonita Bulota, Lillian Kennedy, Jan. 22; Bonnie Huffman and Marie Morgan, Jan. 25. From the Laurel Garden Club, birthday greetings to Katherine Bateman on Jan 17 and to Josephine Lietzen on Jan. 19. “Nothing is worth more than this day.” See you in the Stars.
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Opinion Battle over the future of Sussex
Guest Column Congress cannot police itself By Congressman Mike Castle (R-Del.) One of the greatest opportunities we have in the 110th Congress is to clean up the way business is conducted in our nation's Capital. Unfortunately, corruption became a centerpiece of the 2006 elections, from the Jack Abramoff scandal to the charges against former Representative Mark Foley and it became abundantly clear that Congress cannot police itself. A top priority we tackled during the first week of Congress was an attempt to reign in abuses by lobbyists and Members of Congress. The Democrat Majority pushed a series of reforms in a so-called "Rules Package." Many of these reforms I agreed with and in some cases, even authored, but I believe their proposal did not go far enough. This issue is so serious, that I do not think we can underreach and under achieve. This nation's capital belongs to the American people and it’s time we return it to them. I agree with the proposals to institute a total gift and meal ban from lobbyists and the organizations that employ them. This way there is no "buying off" of the Members or staff. I agree that lobbyists should not pay for travel and that any travel by Members or staff that is going to be paid for by an outside group should be pre-approved by the Ethics Committee. There is no question that Members of Congress and staff must attend regular ethics training as the Democrats' package puts forth; however, I believe they are missing the mark by not requiring such education for lobbyists. Not only should lobbyists be trained, they should be licensed by a professional organization and the Ethics Committee shall maintain a registration of all lobbyists. There must be increased sunshine on the entire lobbying process, including holding lobbyists (not just Members and staff) liable for violation of any of the rules. I also firmly believe Democrats are making a mistake by putting off the decision as to whether an outside investigatory arm of Congress is needed. In my opinion it clearly is. What have we learned from the above mentioned scandals if we have not learned that Congress cannot be left to their own devices? That is why I have proposed the establishment of an outside nonpartisan, professional enforcement entity, comprised of former Members and judges, to investigate, with subpoena power, any alleged violation of any law or regulation by a Member, Delegate, officer or staff of the House of Representatives. They would report findings and recommend disciplinary action to the Committee on Standards and any evidence of violation to the appropriate State or Federal authorities. This investigations Commission is not only sorely needed, it is long overdue. Congress cannot police itself. While I am pleased the reforms we passed in the House of Representatives are strong steps forward, I do believe we can be doing more. And we should not stop short of those goals. I will continue to press and make the case that the above reforms are needed to truly bring increased accountability to the way Congress and outside organizations conduct the business of the American people.
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The battle over the future of Sussex County is under way. Some want our relatively rural lifestyle to remain the same. Others want to see the area develop. There are benefits to both scenarios. This newspaper has not taken a stand for or against development. If members of our staff were to be polled, I’m sure you would find mixed opinions. With the exception of the time I spent in the military, I’ve always lived within a 15-mile radius of the place I was born. I like this area. I especially like the people. But not all the people I like are natives of the Peninsula. Some of the people for whom I have the greatest respect moved here for a job opportunity or after retirement. They contribute a lot to the community. I’m glad that we live in an area that is attractive to outsiders. Wouldn’t it be sad if it was the oth-
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er way around? This newspaper RYANT ICHARDSON provides an opportunity for people to comYou may not like the ment about the direction in which the changes taking place. We encourage differdevelopers are taking ing opinions. Somethis area, but ultimateone said the clash of ideas is the sound of ly change is not up to freedom. the developers. In some cases, the sound of freedom over sumers if it is not supported by a the issues associated with growth in cash flow coming from those conSussex County have been extremesumers. I said no one. Maybe Bill ly loud. You may not like the direction in Gates or the heirs of Sam Walton which the developers are taking this have that kind of money, but even their money would dry up if the area, but ultimately change is not cash flow stopped. up to the developers. Consumers If you want to throw your two still determine what is popular and cents worth in, plan to attend one of what is not through their purchases. the 2007 Comprehensive Plan UpNo one would be building date hearings being held in Sussex homes if they weren’t selling. No County. See page 3 for times and one has enough money to force a places. project down the throats of con-
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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Tides Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Day High Low Thurs. 12:50 a 7:17 a Fri. 1:36 a 8:06 a Sat. 2:23 a 8:54 a Sun. 3:10 a 9:44 a Mon. 3:58 a 10:35 a Tues. 4:48 a 11:30 a Wed. 5:41 a 12:28 p
High 1:20 p 2:05 p 2:49 p 3:33 p 4:18 p 5:04 p 5:54 p
Low 8:12 p 8:55 p 9:39 p 10:23 p 11:08 p 11:56 p —-
Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursday’s weather. High Low Temperatures are Thursday’s highs Day and Thursday night’s lows. Thurs. 4:09 a 10:10 a Fri. 4:55 a 10:59 a Sat. 5:42 a 11:47 a Sun. 6:29 a 12:32 a Mon. 7:17 a 1:16 a Tues. 8:07 a 2:01 a Wed. 9:00 a 2:49 a
High 4:39 p 5:24 p 6:08 p 6:52 p 7:37 p 8:23 p 9:13 p
Low 11:05 p 11:48 p —12:37 p 1:28 p 2:23 p 3:21 p
High 4:01 p 4:46 p 5:30 p 6:14 p 6:59 p 7:45 p 8:35 p
Low 10:27 p 11:10 p 11:54 p —12:50 p 1:45 p 2:43 p
Mostly sunny
Rain and snow possible
Clouds and sun; breezy, colder
Partly sunny and not as harsh
Rain possible, some ice early
Some sun
Mostly cloudy
38/33
45/29
36/21
44/26
43/30
48/26
42/17
Almanac Statistics through Tuesday Jan. 16 at Georgetown, Delaware
Temperatures
Precipitation
High for the week . . . . . . . . . . . Low for the week . . . . . . . . . . . Normal high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Normal low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Average temperature . . . . . . . .
. 69° . 21° . 44° . 25° 47.1°
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . Normal for the month . . . . . . . . Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . .
trace 3.32� 1.92� 3.32�
Smyrna 37/32 Dover 38/32
Apogee and Perigee
Vienna, MD
The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon is farthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur. When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.
Date January 22 February 7 February 19 March 6
Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee
Time 7:25 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 4:35 a.m. 10:38 p.m.
Date March 19 April 3 April 17 April 30
Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee
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Rise .7:18 a.m. .7:17 a.m. .7:17 a.m. .7:16 a.m. .7:16 a.m. .7:15 a.m. .7:15 a.m.
New Jan 18
Harrington 39/32
Time 1:40 p.m. 4:39 a.m. 1:56 a.m. 6:58 a.m.
Milford 38/32 Greenwood 38/33
Lewes 38/35
Bridgeville 38/33
Sun and Moon Sun Thursday . Friday . . . . Saturday . . Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday
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Nanticoke River Roaring Point, MD
Set .5:08 p.m. .5:09 p.m. .5:10 p.m. .5:11 p.m. .5:12 p.m. .5:14 p.m. .5:15 p.m.
First Jan 25
Moon Thursday . Friday . . . . Saturday . . Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday
Rise . . .7:14 a.m. . . .7:56 a.m. . . .8:31 a.m. . . .9:01 a.m. . . .9:27 a.m. . . .9:52 a.m. . .10:18 a.m.
Full Feb 2
Set . .4:33 p.m. . .5:48 p.m. . .7:03 p.m. . .8:17 p.m. . .9:30 p.m. .10:42 p.m. .11:54 p.m.
SEAFORD 38/33 Blades 38/34
Rehoboth Beach 38/34 Georgetown 39/34 Concord 38/34 Laurel 40/34 Delmar 40/33
Millsboro 39/34
Bethany Beach 38/36 Fenwick Island 38/33
Last Feb 10
Day Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.
Low 9:32 a 10:21 a 11:09 a 11:59 a 12:38 a 1:23 a 2:11 a
Rehoboth Beach Day High Low High Low Thurs. 6:54 a 12:16 a 7:06 p 1:14 p Fri. 7:40 a 1:04 a 7:54 p 1:58 p Sat. 8:27 a 1:51 a 8:43 p 2:42 p Sun. 9:12 a 2:41 a 9:31 p 3:26 p Mon. 9:58 a 3:32 a 10:21 p 4:12 p Tues. 10:45 a 4:27 a 11:13 p 4:59 p Wed. 11:34 a 5:25 a —- 5:49 p
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