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News power payment - Seaford city manager Dolores Slatcher learned Seaford was required to pay to DEMEC nearly $200,000. Payment was due last Friday. Page 3 housing rejected - The federal government has turned down Better Homes’ request for funding for a new senior housing complex. Page 3 late arrival - Subscribers to the Seaford Star will be receiving their newspaper on Friday, instead of Thursday. Find out why on page 9 super ideas - Turn to pages 10 and 11 for ideas to turn your Super Bowl party into an event to remember. tops in nation - Bethany Myers claims first place in the nation in her division of eventing, a horseback riding competition. Page 44 the dream - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that was to become a reality this year on his 80th birthday. Page 46

Sports girls’ basketball - The Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team pick up a road win. Page 24 First place - The Seaford wrestling team takes another tournament title. See coverage of their match against Caesar Rodney starting on page 24. stars oF the week - A Seaford wrestler and a Greenwood Mennonite girls’ basketball player are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 27

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Rose Jones, a member of the choir from the Crossroads Christian Center, Dover, sings during the Martin Luther King Day of Celebration prayer breakfast. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Regina Batson receives MLK Award

Long-time teacher helped students learn to be good citizens By Lynn R. Parks

Long-time teacher Regina Batson is the recipient of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Recognition Award. She was honored Monday during the annual Martin Luther King Day of Celebration prayer breakfast, held at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. “Regina Batson was not just a physical education teacher,” said Russell Knorr, superintendent of the Seaford School District, from which Batson retired in June. “She was a teacher of children. She taught them how to behave. She taught them how to act. And she taught them how to be good citizens. She is someone who is missed and was a very valued member of our school district.” Knorr told the more than 200 people at the breakfast that he misses the gregarious Batson when he walks into Frederick Douglass Elementary School, where she taught. “No one yells at me anymore,” he teased. “And Continued to page four

Seaford Mayor Ed Butler, left, presented Regina Batson, recipient of the 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Recognition Award, with a commendation from the city. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

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Under bill, using a hand-held cell phone while driving would be banned

One state lawmaker is renewing his fight to prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. House Bill 40, sponsored by State Rep. Joe Miro (R-Pike Creek), would fine motorists who use hand-held cell phones when they’re behind the wheel. The bill would also fine drivers who engage in e-mailing or text messaging. The proposal is an amalgam of two House bills introduced during the last General Assembly session. One bill was defeated by a two-to-one margin, while the other died in committee. “I brought this back because it is very close to my heart and I really think we need to address the issue,” Miro said. “When you’re driving and texting or using a hand-held cell phone, you’re putting yourself at-risk, as well as the people driving next to you.” According to data provided by the Delaware State Police, cell phones were a factor in 252 traffic accidents last year. In 2007, cell phones were cited as contribut-

ing to 214 accidents. Miro’s case was bolstered by the National Safety Council (NSC), which earlier this month called for motorists to stop using cell phones and messaging devices while driving. Additionally, the NSC urged governors and legislators in all 50 states to enact laws banning the behavior. The NSC cited a Harvard Center of Risk Analysis study that estimates that cell phone use while driving contributes to six percent of crashes. Miro said he feels the NSC’s call for an outright ban on cell phone use is a little too extreme. “The cell phone has become part of our daily lives and I do not intend to ban the use of the cell phone [while driving], just the hand-held cell phone.” House Bill 40 would create a “primary offense,” allowing police to stop and ticket motorists solely for that infraction. Those breaking the law would face a civil penalty of $50, although no points would be assessed on their driving records.

ALL IN THE FAMILY - Caden Popelas provides some assistance to his grandfather, State Rep. Dan Short (R-Seaford), as Short takes his oath of office in the House chamber. Short’s wife, Debra, holds the Bible for the ceremony. After winning his second term in office, Rep. Short was selected by his colleagues as the House Minority Whip for the 145th General Assembly.

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Seaford is forced to pay $200,000 bill for power By Lynn R. Parks

When the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation was required suddenly to make a $1.8 million collateral payment to one of its power providers, it passed the cost on to the nine municipalities to which it provides electricity. Last Tuesday, Seaford city man-

ager Dolores Slatcher learned that Seaford was being required to pay to DEMEC nearly $200,000. Payment was due last Friday. The city council approved the payment during its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13. Slatcher told the council that if it had not had a meeting scheduled for that week, Mayor Ed Butler would

Funding denied for new senior housing complex

By Lynn R. Parks

The federal government has turned down Better Homes of Seaford’s request for funding for a new senior housing complex in the city’s Ross Business Park. Last Tuesday, Better Homes director William Roupp asked the city council to revise the city’s agreement to sell more than 12 acres to the organization for the project, in an attempt to satisfy federal requirements. The city sold the land to Better Homes in April 2007 for $500,000. At that time, Roupp said that the land purchase would allow him to go to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding. He anticipated that the cost of the first of two buildings on the land, with 34 units, would be $6.5 million. Plans are for the complex to have two buildings with a total of 65 apartments. In December, Roupp notified the city that his application for funding had been “technically disqualified.” Roupp hopes to take care of the technical difficulties and reapply for funding this spring. To satisfy the federal government, the land will have to be subdivided from the business park. It will also have to be rezoned from its current light

industrial zoning to high-density residential. Both of those actions require a city council vote after public notification. The city will also have to remove the covenants that it holds over the land because it is part of the city’s business park. And it will have to terminate the current purchase agreement between it and Better Homes. The city council voted unanimously last week to do all that. It also agreed to hold the land for Better Homes, to not sell it to anyone else, for the period of time that it takes Better Homes to reapply for funding and receive a response. That could take longer than a year, Roupp said. Roupp is also being required by the federal government to prove that construction will not take place on wetlands that are located on the property. Roupp told the council that he was fairly optimistic that this time, the funding will come through. But he cautioned that “everything is subject to the money available.” Better Homes of Seaford already has two senior citizen complexes in the city. Its Virginia Avenue development has 99 residential units and Charleston Place, in the former Kim Manufacturing sewing factory on Phillips Street, has 11 apartments.

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have had to call one. “That’s city’s sale of land. how fast things are moving in the DEMEC is trying to add marketplace right now,” she said. $1.8 million to its line of credit, “We have to make this payment, Slatcher said. If that happens, or we will be in default.” the municipalities will get their Seaford’s share of the total money back. payment was based on its power Slatcher said that the sudden usage. The money will come out demand for collateral by power 90134105.Z 1/15/09 Page PJM 1 of the city’s general reserves,11:15 AMprovider is an indication of money that is set aside from the the shaky condition of the mar-

ketplace. PJM wants that money in case one of its customers is unable to pay its power costs. DEMEC is a public corporation that provides electricity to nine cities in Delaware. In addition to Seaford, it sells power to Newark, New Castle, Middletown, Clayton, Smyrna, Dover, Milford and Lewes.

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MLK celebration takes on special meaning this year Continued from page one

I don’t see any teacher sitting down with the children and eating lunch with them. Regina always ate her lunch with the children.” Knorr described Batson as “just a big kid.” “She never lost the childishness that is really important for a teacher,” he added. Seaford High School English teacher Dara Laws, who received the community recognition award in 2007, asked members of the audience who had had Batson as a teacher to repeat the gym teacher’s favorite phrase. In unison, dozens of people called out, “Sit down, turn around, or your recess is mine.” And in true form, Batson, dressed in a purple velour running suit, started her speech by leading the audience in a few simple exercises. “Everybody, clap your hands,” she said. “Put your arms in the air. Say hooray!” Few disobeyed. Batson, who taught for the Seaford School District for 40 years, stressed how important it is for parents to take good care of their children. “Don’t forget about them,” she said. “Don’t put them in front

of the TV. Spend quality time with them. Kids need adults in their lives.” She added that showing affection for children, even after they are grown, is also important. “How often do you hug your children?” she asked. “Children need that from their parents, not just when they are babies, but after they are grown too. Give them a hug now and then, to let them know that you truly care.” Monday’s prayer breakfast also featured newly-appointed Sussex County register of wills Greg Fuller. Fuller, whose voice was hoarse after an afternoon of cheering the Philadelphia Eagles in their championship game Sunday, talked about the theme of the celebration, “Where Are the Dreamers? Addressing the Next Generation.” “Where are the dreamers? You are the dreamers,” he said. “It is our responsibility to address the next generation. We all have to be role models.” Like many speakers throughout the breakfast, Fuller called on members of the audience to emulate not only Martin Luther King Jr., but Barack Obama, who was inaugurated the country’s first African-American president on Tuesday.

Greg Fuller, Sussex County register of wills, managed to speak and to sing despite a hoarse throat after cheering the Philadephia Eagles. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Jada Evans, Little Miss AFRAM, sings ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ to start the Martin Luther King Day of Celebration prayer breakfast. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

“Martin Luther King and Barack Obama are both men of faith,” he said. “They both stepped out in faith and we have to step out in faith to, not trusting the people we know we are, but trusting in the people God wants us to be.” Master of ceremonies Desiree LawsMoore said that we are living in historic times. “Dr. Martin Luther King would be 80 if he were alive today,” she said. “Imagine what he would be thinking today, the day before the inauguration of

2009.” And she cautioned people to pay attention as history unfolds. “Who know what’s in store for our country now?” she asked. The Rev. J. Christopher Pennington, minister at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford, offered the breakfast’s invocation. “Let us look upon the past and remember it, and let us look toward the future,” he said. “And we pray that the walls of division and barriers of inequity will be broken down and dismembered.”

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A BOOST FOR MENTORS - During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Ed Butler proclaimed that the city of Seaford will recognize January as National Mentoring Month. Receiving the proclamation were, from left, Shawn Phillips, a student outreach specialist, and family advocate Lynne Betts. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

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Community Bulletin Board Fundraiser for Easter Seals

Century 21 Tull Ramey Real Estate in conjunction with Schwan’s Home Service is having a fundraising sale for Easter Seals on February 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Schwan’s truck will be at Century 21 Tull Ramey’s office at 107 Pennsylvania Avenue, Seaford, and up to 20% of all sales will be donated to the local Easter Seals. Organizers suggest pre-ordering by calling 1-888-SCHWANS (1-888-724-9267) or by going online to www.schwans.com. Mention that your order is for the Easter Seals fundraiser.

Beef & dumpling dinner

Concord United Methodist Church will serve an allyou-can-eat Beef & Dumpling Dinner on Saturday, Jan 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dessert & beverage included. The cost is $10 for adults and for children under age 6 the cost is $5. Concord Church is located at 25322 Church Road (Route 20A, off Concord Road), east of Seaford. For additional information, call 628-8114.

Cancer Society Daffodil Days

The American Cancer Society is sponsoring its annual Daffodil Days through February 20. The daffodil is the flower of hope and by supporting the American Cancer Society you give hope to those touched by cancer.

The money raised through Daffodil Days funds programs and research grants make an incredible difference in many lives. For a donation of $10 you can receive a bouquet of fresh-cut daffodils or a pot of miniature daffodils to support the fight against cancer. In addition to cut and potted daffodils, the American Cancer Society will offer Carrie N. Hope, a special Boyds Bear designed exclusively for the Society. The Bear in a Pot or Bear and a Bunch can be ordered for a donation of $25. To place an order, or obtain more information contact Mary Catherine Hopkins at 875-7308.

Bridgeville Library tour

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library invites everyone to the site of the new Bridgeville Library on South Cannon St. for a Construction Tour and Beam Signing Celebration Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact Karen Johnson at 3377401

Youth Leadership Academy

Applications are now being accepted for the fourth session of the Delaware Youth Leadership Academy, which will be held at Trinity Transport in Seaford, beginning on Saturday, Feb. 21, with graduation anticipated on/around April 25. Space is limited to 15 students. This 10-week program is designed to enhance the leadership, academic, and social skills of youth between the ages of 12-16. Students are provided with additional

instructions in core subject areas that are vital to school success, as well as training in leadership and problemsolving skills, including Goal-Setting, Time Management, Ethics Development, and Career and Financial Development training. For more information on this program, contact Carreen Kouts, Trinity Transport, at (302) 253-3926. A completed application is required, and a nominal registration fee of $30 is applicable.

Fitness open house

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

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Business Del Tech announces its winter personal development courses

Take advantage of life enrichment and fitness courses offered in January and February at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. On Saturday, Jan. 24, individuals who passed the basic defensive driving course can take Advanced Defensive Driving to learn additional road safety strategies and to earn a 15 percent reduction on liability insurance. Divorcing parents can satisfy Delaware’s legal requirements for parent education by participating in the Divorcing Parent Education Program from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. Fitness and wellness classes will help to improve your health and lower stress levels. Beginning Monday, Jan. 26, men ages 16 and up can enjoy exercise while playing basketball. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 27, get a workout in Cardio Combo Class or combine the use of mind, body and spirit in beginner and advanced Tai Chi. Learn about the culture of the Middle East in Belly Dance Choreography or step

up the pace in Belly Dance Aerobics, beginning Thursday, Jan. 29. Release tension and stress with Yoga beginning Monday, Feb. 2 and Wednesday, Feb. 4. Karate class begins on Feb. 2. Children can participate in specialized fitness activities through the Kids on Campus Program. Little ones ages 3 to 5 can learn ballet in Tiny Tutus or tumbling in Tumble Bugs beginning Feb. 2 or 4. Sports in a non-competitive environment will be introduced in Little Sportsters for ages 3 to 5 on Saturday, Feb. 7. Children ages 6 to 10 can explore movement through ballet or ages 6 to 11 can gain knowledge of basic tumbling skills beginning Feb. 7. Attend a free session of the new Belly Dance Aerobics on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 4:30 p.m. or the Karate class on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 to 11 a.m. for kids and 11 a.m. to noon for adults. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs office at 302-854-6966.

Print Shack introduces product

Print Shack, Inc. announces the introduction of a new product line - Porch Protection Systems - a roll-up vinyl curtain system to protect your screened porch from the cold, wind, dirt, rain and pollen. The curtains are made of durable clear view vinyl which is nearly as clear as glass. When rolled down they protect the porch and its contents and extend the use of the porch. According to owner Bill Whaley, “They are the most economical way to enclose a screened porch. An average size screened porch can be completely enclosed or completely opened in just minutes. They install on the outside so they not only protect the contents of the porch, but the screens themselves. Your porch will be up to 30 degrees warmer on cold days.” Print Shack, Inc. has been providing quality printing and promotional products to businesses on the Shore since 1987. Measurements and estimates are free and can be quoted over the phone. For a brochure, call 302-629-4430.

CFM announces top producers

Kathy Farnell, vice president of Callaway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate, has announced the top producers for Dec. 2008. Fran Ruark was the top selling agent

and Randy Hill was the top listing agent. Both Ruark and Hill can be reached at 629-4514.

State plans first ag summit

All Delaware vegetable and fruit growers are invited to attend the first “Fresh with Care in Delaware” Agriculture Summit on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) offices in Camden. The event, which is from 1 to 4 p.m., will provide an informal forum for both vegetable and fruit farmers, including niche crop growers and value-added producers (licensed and insured), to meet many of the chief produce buyers and grocery store chain managers in Delaware. Representatives from Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Price Club, Food Lion, Safeway, Acme, Pathmark, Shop-Rite, Super Fresh, Giant and Harris Teeter have all been extended invitations. Additionally, many of the smaller, independent grocers and markets have also been contacted. The Delaware Restaurant Association and its membership have also been invited to the summit. Refreshments will be served and there is plenty of free parking at the DDA office building, which is located on Route 13 south near the intersection of Routes 13 and 10. For details or to sign up to attend the event, call DDA Marketing Specialist David Smith at 302-698-4522.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 22 - 28, 2009

County looks for ways to trim the projected $5 million deficit By Ronald MacArthur

The new county council is looking at a projected $5 million budget deficit. Over the past two weeks, county administration and financial staff have been dissecting a list of money-saving ideas compiled by department heads, county row officeholders and other directors. The goal is to trim money from the current budget. Deficits are not routine. From 1998 to 2006, the county averaged a surplus of $8 million per year. The first deficit of $2.7 million surfaced in 2007, followed by another of $3.1 million in 2008. The county has been able to cover the shortfalls with cuts and transfers from reserves. In the current budget, $2 million was trimmed from grants-in-aid to organizations like CHEER and most departments

cut back expenses three to five percent. The county payroll has been trimmed from nearly 600 full-time employees to less than 535 full-time workers by not filling positions and moving employees to other departments with heavier workloads. A report on the administration’s recommendations will be discussed by council at the Tuesday, Jan. 20 meeting. Even with some cuts and cost-cutting measures in place, the task will be a daunting one with the county’s heavily dependent building revenues dropping. Covering $5 million means cutting 10 percent off the $54.8-million general fund budget. Revenue from the all-important realtytransfer tax has fallen more than 50 percent over the past five fiscal years – from a high of more than $36 million in fiscal 2005 to an estimated $14 to $15 million in

fiscal 2009 – even less than the $18 million budgeted. Revenue from all housing industry sources, including building permits, inspection fees and recorder of deeds fees, has dropped from more than $50 million in fiscal 2006 to less than a projected $25 million in fiscal 2009. The council has switched to Republican control for the first time in more than 20 years with three new members, including Seaford’s Mike Vincent, who was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The other two new members are Democrat Joan Deaver from Rehoboth Beach, representing District 3, and Republican Sam Wilson from Georgetown, representing District 2. Retiring from the council are President Finley Jones of Greenwood, Vice President Lynn Rogers of Milton and Dale Dukes of Laurel – all Democrats.

With a unanimous vote, Phillips was elected president of the council and Cole was selected vice president. Phillips has been an outspoken critic of county spending over the past year. “Our county government has been bleeding money for three years,” he said. Phillips said revenues will more than likely settle in at 2002 levels, so spending should be targeted at the same levels. He said the county should bid out consultant fees to get competitive prices. In addition, he said, the county should look at discontinuing subsidizing sewer rates out of the general fund and allow sewer districts to cover all costs. Phillips said no stone should be left unturned. He said even the policy of allowing county employees to take home county vehicles should be looked at.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently published new regulations authorizing the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife to allow expanded hunting methods for harvesting snow geese during the 2008-2009 season, as well as creating a Snow Goose Conservation Order that allows hunters to harvest snow geese beyond the established season. Snow goose populations have reached levels that are now causing extensive damage to their breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic as well as the wetlands and agricultural areas where they overwinter in the Mid-Atlantic, including Delaware. The USFWS is taking these actions to reduce

and stabilize snow goose population by over 50% between now and 2013. Beginning Jan. 28 and continuing through the end of the established snow goose season on March 9, hunters will be able to pursue snow geese using unplugged shotguns and electronic calls. During this time, all other hunting regulations pertaining to shooting hours, hunting days (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only), and bag limits remain unchanged and in effect. The use of unplugged shotguns and electronic calls are permitted only during the specified regular season and may be employed only when all other waterfowl seasons except snow goose sea-

son are closed. From March 10 to April 18, under the Snow Goose Conservation Order, hunters will be able to pursue snow geese Monday through Saturday using unplugged shotguns and electronic calls. During this time, legal shooting hours have been extended from a half-hour before sunrise to a half-hour after sunset and daily bag and possession limits have been removed. To avoid conflicts with the spring 2009 wild turkey season, snow goose hunting will be prohibited on public areas after April 10. Snow goose hunting also will be prohibited at Bombay Hook and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuges during

the conservation order. Participants also will be required to have a valid Delaware hunting license (Maryland licenses also acceptable), a 2008-2009 Delaware waterfowl stamp, and a Delaware Harvest Information Program (HIP) number. A federal waterfowl stamp is not required. Once registered, hunters are required to keep this number in their possession while hunting snow geese and to report their hunting activity and success to the Division of Fish and Wildlife by May 31. For more information, call 302-7399912 or visit www.fw.delaware.gov.

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The Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council, Inc., (DCRAC) has scheduled more free credit clinics. The next clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sussex County West Complex Building (Conference Room) in Georgetown. Rashmi Rangan, DCRAC’s executive director says, “At the Purses to Portfolio conference held in partnership with the Money School DCRAC hosted a successful credit lounge. We were overwhelmed by the positive response.” A team of DCRAC volunteers will order credit reports from annualcreditreport. com for those who do not have access to this information. Volunteers and staff will review the

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What will 2009 bring for the real estate market? By Ruth Briggs King

We understand, as many of you well know, that the last 12 months in the Sussex County real estate market have been challenging, but we also firmly believe that as the market has continued to correct itself from the “too good to be true” years, there are some signs that an uptick in real estate is all but imminent. Between 2002 and 2006, we experienced record growth and demand in Sussex County as our area became more and more popular with retirees, second homeowners, and people wishing to relocate here to take advantage of our low tax rates

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and our high quality of life. Though the reasons that people find our area attractive have not changed, these levels of growth and demand have shown themselves to be unsustainable, and, as the national real estate markets have receded, so have our local markets. As a result of these pullbacks, we have experienced a period of inevitable correction over the past 12+ months that is finally showing signs of losing steam. By this time next year, a growing number of experts expect the national housing market to be well on its way to recovery. But what about 2009? There are many developments we have our eyes on for 2009. As we head into the New Year, putting 2008 firmly in the rear view mirror, it’s a good time to take a look ahead to what may be coming down the road. It should be an exciting year in the world of real estate, both nationally, as well as locally, in Sussex County. The Sussex County Association of Realtors is optimistic that the next 12 months will be markedly better than the previous 12 months. One sign of the improvements to come for SCAOR is that we are nearing completion and almost ready to move into our newly expanded state-of-the-art office and education center. We couldn’t be more excited to do so at a time and in a year that is projected to be the beginning of the return of the real estate market in Sussex County. This year is anticipated to see a return to the days of steady, sustainable, yearly growth – a return to the kind of growth to which we became accustomed in years past. Nationally, we’re preparing for a new administration in the White House and President-elect Barack Obama promises relief for current and potential homebuyers from sea to shining sea. Additionally, there is much more on the real estate horizon for 2009, including many developments brought on by the Federal Reserve’s historic interest rate cut in December. Here are five developments to expect in the next 12 months as our Nation continues to work itself out of its current historymaking recession. While many of these developments are rolled out on a national level, they will also have direct impact on us in Sussex County. 1. Intervention by the new Obama ad-

ministration. Obama’s announcement that one of his priorities upon taking office later this month is to pass another economic stimulus package - this will have immediate impacts on our real estate markets. In addition to the influx of capital, other possible features include a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures and changing bankruptcy laws to give courts the power to modify mortgages. 2. Low prices and low interest rates. We began seeing both of these taking shape in the last quarter of 2008. With our current inventory of available homes on the market as well as record low interest rates, 2009 is expected to be one of the best home buying opportunities in many years. While mortgages may now be harder for some to get as a direct result of the recent tightening of the credit markets, for most of you that have maintained good credit and who do qualify for mortgages, the opportunities to lock in interest rates that are at historically low levels and to purchase homes that have come down in price has not been better in a long time. 3. Even more emphasis placed on “green” homebuilding. Obama has made it clear that green, environmentally-friendly homebuilding, amongst other green energy initiatives, is high on his agenda, so expect the move toward this type of technology to gain even more momentum in 2009. Realtors locally and nationally are continuing to focus on and specialize in the area of “green” real estate, understanding that this

is the future of the business and where we are heading. 4. A bump in consumer confidence. This is predicted to have the greatest impact in the last quarter of 2009 as consumers continue to regain confidence in real estate markets from coast to coast. The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose slightly at the end of 2008 and signs point toward more steady gains in the first half of 2009. Late in the year, expect the national housing market to begin making marked gains toward improvement, thereby leading to a continuation of greater consumer confidence. 5. More assistance programs for homebuyers in danger of foreclosure. Though many programs already exist, such as the Federal Housing Authority’s “HOPE for Homeowners” program, more programs will soon be popping up as a steady number of homeowners continue to fight to remain in their homes. SCAOR will continue to host programs for our members, as well as area homeowners, to better understand the options and initiatives that are currently available. SCAOR believes that 2009 will be looked back on as the year the Country’s real estate markets began their steady climb back to the position of strength they have routinely held, helping to lead our Country out of this recession. Locally and nationally it will be a challenge, but since when have Sussex Countians ever backed down from a challenge?

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Change in procedure will delay delivery of newspapers for now By Lynn R. Parks

Since their inception, the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers have been prepared for printing by Wednesday morning. Papers have been delivered by the printer, the Dover Post, to the Seaford Post Office early Thursday morning and have gone out in the mail that day, for Thursday delivery. The papers’ pages will still all be ready for printing by Wednesday morning. The papers will still be delivered by the printer to the Seaford Post Office early Thursday morning. But starting this week, readers will not get their papers until Friday. The delay is because of new regulations that the Seaford Post Office was to begin following Tuesday. The regulations will mean that post office workers will have to spend more time getting the papers ready for delivery, said postmaster Rob Kern. “We have about 45 minutes after the papers are delivered by the printer to get them ready for the truck,” Kern said, a time constraint his office has always been able to meet. The printers’ truck arrives at the post office between 5 and 5:30 Thursday morning, and the truck that takes mail on to Laurel, Delmar, Bridgeville and Greenwood pulls out at 6:15 a.m. Carriers on Seaford routes leave the post office at 7 a.m. “This new verification could take a couple of hours,” Kern said, meaning that the papers will not be ready by the time the truck and the carriers leave for their routes. “It is not a very quick process.” The new regulations are as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, familiarly known as SOX, sponsored by Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D – Maryland) and Rep. Michael Oxley (R – Ohio) and signed into law by President Bush in 2002. The act, which followed on the heels of several financial scandals involving corporations, including Enron and WorldCom, was intended to improve financial reporting for public companies and strengthen auditing and accounting services. The post office is affected in a number of ways, Kern said. But under the regulation that affects the Star delivery, workers are required to collect data about any

periodicals that originate from their post offices, in order to ensure that the rates being paid by whoever is mailing the periodical are accurate. Mailers of periodicals pay according to how their publications are arranged, with cheaper rates going to those whose periodicals are sorted according to delivery routes. The Seaford and Laurel Stars are the only periodicals that originate in the Seaford Post Office. Up until now, Kern said, the post office has taken the Star’s word that its papers are sorted according to the rate it pays. Now, he said, workers have to verify that, then post that verification on a Web site. Seaford postal workers received training in the new procedure last week. On Friday, Kern called Star publisher Bryant Richardson to notify him that the papers would no longer be delivered on Thursday. “I was blind-sided,” Richardson said. “We worked really hard to earn the periodical rate that we have been using for years and years without any problem. Now, all of a sudden, we are told that our delivery date will change, and we didn’t have time to inform readers of the change. They just sprung it on us, and we were told that we’ve got to accept it. “I am very disappointed in the postal service and the way that they treat their customers,” Richardson added. “If they were a business, they couldn’t treat their customers with so much disregard and expect to keep them.” Richardson said that the Star is working with the post office to find a way to get back to its Thursday delivery date. “We will also be looking at delivering the papers ourselves,” he added. “We have spent a lot of time and effort to make sure that we have met the periodical rate requirements,” he said. “It is like the rug was pulled out from under us.” Patrick Varine, editor of the Sussex Countian, a Georgetown weekly that is delivered by mail on Wednesdays, said that his office had not received notification from the post office that the paper will be delayed. Similarly Trish Vernon, editor of the Cape Gazette, a twice-weekly paper in Lewes, said that that paper has not learned that its delivery will be delayed.

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Biden visits Delaware Guard soldiers in Baghdad By Sgt. James Pernol

Public Affairs NCOIC 261st Theater Tactical Signal Brigade

Vice President Joe Biden recently visited soldiers of the 261st Theater Tactical Signal Brigade and 4th Infantry Division during a brief stop in Baghdad on Jan. 12 as part of his Southwest Asia visit. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. toured with Biden. Biden led a bipartisan congressional trip as he prepared to vacate his seat as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and head to the White House. The trip was designed to get an on-the-ground look and review policy options in each country so officials can better formulate policies for the region. During the visit, Biden and Graham sat down for dinner with a group of soldiers from the 261st TTSB and the 4th ID and during the meal the floor was open to ask questions of Biden and Graham. “It was very insightful,” said Spc. Edwin Rios, of the 261st TTSB. “I don’t know a lot about politics, but after listening to them both I started to understand it a lot better.” Biden also made a brief stop to see the

other members of the 261st and to chat with them before heading back to the states. The 261st TTSB is currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom as the first National Guard Signal Brigade to handle all military communications for the theater of Iraq. One soldier who was greatly pleased to see Biden visit the soldiers of the 261st was Lt. Colonel Martin Devine, chief of staff for 261st. Devine was one of Biden’s first appointees to go to West Point in 1974. “The fact that he was able to take the time out and visit fellow citizens from Delaware and recognize them during our historic deployment really means a lot,” said Devine. “And being one of his first appointees to West Point, I was really glad to see him.” Before leaving, Graham also took time to thank all the soldiers and wish them well on the rest of their deployment. Graham is a member of the Armed Services Committee as well as a Colonel in the Air National Guard. “We are going to make decisions that are good for you and your families,” Graham said.

Vice president-elect Joe Biden, left, stopped at the 261st TTSB office to talk and pose for photographs with members of the 261st - Staff Sgt Ken Hockensmith, Spc. Edwin Rios, CW2 James Richards, Master Sgt James Westbrook and Capt. Rodney Copes. Photo by Sgt. James O. Pernol

Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative receives $23 million Restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed will be bolstered by the release of $23 million for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative, a program of the 2008 Farm Bill that provides the region’s farmers with assistance to implement agricultural conservation practices. The 2008 Farm Bill will provide $188 million over the next four years to support restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, which represents one of the largest single federal investments in the clean-up effort and an unprecedented targeting of Farm Bill resources to a specific watershed. Congressionally authorized future funding levels are $43 million in 2010, $72 million in 2011 and $50 million in 2012. The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in North America, with a length of 200 miles and 11,684 miles of tidal shoreline, more than the entire U.S. West Coast. About 100,000 streams and rivers thread through the Chesapeake’s 64,000-squaremile watershed, which is home to almost

17 million people. The Chesapeake Bay supports more than 3,600 species of plants, fish and animals. Supported agricultural conservation practices such as nutrient management, cover crops, crop residue management and vegetative buffers will improve water quality, preserve and enhance natural resources, and reduce the pollutants flowing into the streams, creeks and rivers that feed the Chesapeake Bay. Technical and financial assistance will be available to eligible landowners to address wetland, wildlife habitat, soil, water and related natural resource concerns on private agricultural land in parts of Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Landowners will also be assisted with planning, designing, implementing and evaluating habitat conservation and restoration. Agriculture covers almost one-quarter of the watershed, representing the largest intensively managed land use. Conse-

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Nanticoke Rotary Club honors County paramedics The Nanticoke Rotary Club recently honored several Sussex County paramedics for their service to the community during a ceremony at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club in Blades. These paramedics, selected by their supervisors, include Paula Moore, Ronnie Johnson, Kirk Miller and John Haynie. Paula Moore became a paramedic with Sussex County EMS in 2005 through the student program at Delaware Technical and Community College. Paula is part of our Public Information and Education Relations (PIER) team that instructs students and members of the community about safety, injury prevention, and life as a paramedic. Moore also volunteers with the Blades Fire Company, where she has been a member for the past 11 years. During her tenure with the fire department she has held several offices, including ambulance captain and her current position of ambulance lieutenant. Paramedic Moore also teaches for the Delaware State Fire School. She is a mother of two and lives with her husband in Blades. Ronnie Johnson graduated from the Paramedic Student Program at Kent Gen-

eral Hospital in 1992 and has been with Sussex County EMS for the past 17 years. Throughout the course of his career, Ronnie has been involved in several committees, including equipment, vehicle, Phoenix, and chart review, and he is currently the chair of the chaplain program. A few years ago Ronnie’s wife Gloria was called to ministry and opened a church with Ronnie known as the Spirit of Excellence Ministry, in Dagsboro, where Gloria serves as the pastor. Together, they have been reaching out to the community and helping those less privileged. Through their desire to help others they established a Youth for Excellence program based in Dagsboro, a non-profit, nocost program which is not church-based. Paramedic Johnson lives in Millsboro with his wife and they have several children and grandchildren. Kirk Miller was one of the original 10 paramedics that founded the system known today as Sussex County EMS. Paramedic Miller joined Sussex County Emergency Medical Services in 1991 and is serving his 40th year in emergency services, which includes volunteering at Nansemond–Suffolk, Va. and as a professional firefighter

in North Oceana FD in Virginia Beach, Va. He obtained his associate’s degree in fire science from Tidewater Community College, in Virginia Beach, Va. Paramedic Miller remains active in department activities as a member of the PIER and Special Events Teams, which provides medical care at community events and festivals throughout the year, including Punkin Chunkin and the Nanticoke Indian Powwow. Paramedic Miller has served in numerous positions including supervisor but opted to return to what he enjoys the most - patient care. He lives in Milton with his wife and they have several children and grandchildren. John Haynie has been with Sussex County EMS since 1999. Paramedic Haynie serves as a field training officer and a member of the Standards Operating Procedures Committee, a group that updates policies to reflect new changes. John also serves in the United State Coast Guard Reserves. Paramedic Haynie assisted the City of Pocomoke, Md. with the development of their Advanced Life Support EMS system and continues to serve Pocomoke

as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic. Paramedic Haynie is married and has three children. Following the presentation of awards, Sussex County EMS Director Glenn Luedtke spoke to the audience about the accomplishments of Sussex County EMS during the last year, including the opening of the Medic 108 Station and Cinderberry Logistics Center, as well as the group’s third place finish during the international competition in Israel. Director Luedtke also talked about the tragedy following two separate ambulance collisions, one which claimed the life of a paramedic and critically injured another, along with several EMT’s. In addition, Nanticoke Rotary President, William Taylor presented a check to Travis Woodyard, president of the Sussex County Paramedic Association, for the Stephanie L. Callaway Scholarship Fund. The scholarship was Stephanie’s idea while she was president of the Association. After Stephanie’s death, the scholarship was established in her honor and will be awarded annually to a deserving student to help them pursue the career that Stephanie loved.

Energy Awareness Fair to be held Help is on the way for thousands of Delaware families struggling to pay their energy bills. Thanks to the federal Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), substantial monies are now available to help eligible Delaware families pay their winter heating bills. DelMarva Power, Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc., First State Community Action Agency, Interfaith Community Housing, Delaware Department of Health and Human Services, Chesapeake Utilities, the Delaware Energy Office, ACORN, and Neighborhood House are partnering to ensure that every eligible person receives financial assistance. An Energy Assistance and Awareness Fair for Sussex County residents will take place on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Cheer Community Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown. At the fairs, individuals will be able

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From left are Lt. Chas Engel of the Salvation Army; General Manager Joe Pollock of the Georgetown facility; District Manager Paul O’Brien, First Transit; and Delaware Transit Corporation Contracts Operations Manager Albert Loyola were on hand to present the donation to the Salvation Army, Seaford.

Salvation Army receives $5,000 The Salvation Army of Seaford was the recipient of a generous donation to help fund their growing youth services program. First Transit, the local contractor for DART in Sussex County, recently donated $5,000 as a part of its World Class Safety program. First Transit’s team in Georgetown won the North American Safety award for best performance, east coast small project winner. The award was presented to the project by First Group America, the

company’s parent corporation. The team traveled 611,289 miles and worked 29,460 hours without a single accident or injury. Along with this prestigious award the project was given $5,000 to donate to a local charity. The Salvation Army of Seaford was chosen for their outstanding youth services program, which helps kids to learn life skills and participate in fun activities which foster responsibility, compassion, dignity, and respect.

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MORNING STAR • JANUARY 22 - 28, 2009

Proposed 2010 operating budget reflects a significant downturn

Governor Ruth Ann Minner recently announced that her recommended Fiscal Year 2010 operating budget reflects an 8.9 percent decrease over the budget for the current fiscal year but still includes new funding for school construction, libraries and economic development. “The operating and capital budgets have been prepared during a significant downturn in our nation’s economy,” Governor Minner said. “The state of Delaware is experiencing the impacts of this downturn through dramatic decreases in revenue and increases in the demands for core state services. These factors have created financial challenges that must be addressed in the coming year.” The Governor’s recommended operating budget totals $3.06 billion. She also presented a $344 million capital budget for ongoing improvements and capital projects throughout the state, including Department

of Transportation projects. Included in the operating budget are several “door opener” items, such as $34.6 million in Medicaid, $6.4 million in public school enrollment, $4.2 million in public school transportation and $21.1 million in debt service. The proposed capital budget, or bond bill, includes recommendations totaling $78.6 million for construction projects in the Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Caesar Rodney, Capital, Colonial, Smyrna, Lake Forest and Milford school districts. It also includes $2.5 million to preserve affordable housing stock in the state, $1.5 million for library projects, $2.2 million for beach preservation and $9 million for economic development efforts through the Strategic Fund. But due to the downturn in the economy, Delaware faces the dual challenge of closing a $109.2 million budget gap for

Fiscal Year 2009, while also making the difficult choices associated with solving an unprecedented projected shortfall of $556.8 million for Fiscal Year 2010. Included in Gov. Minner’s proposed budget are recommendations to close $190 million of the projected Fiscal Year 2010 shortfall. This amount results from reduction efforts which include: • $30.8 million in base budget reductions; • $128.1 million in reductions to mandated costs and limiting growth in expenditures; and • $31.1 million in maximizing the usage and allocation of special funds. Governor Minner has proposed the remaining shortfall be addressed through a series of strategic reduction/investment targets. These targets are intended to provide a framework for consideration of additional budget reductions as compared to

increased revenue, as budget hearings and deliberations continue for the remainder of the fiscal year. This includes agencyspecific targets to reduce spending, as well as recommended amounts for reductions in statewide personnel costs, health and social services assistance programs, public education and reengineering/higher education initiatives. “The Fiscal Year 2010 financial plan represents a landmark time for the state of Delaware,” said Governor Minner. “The decisions policymakers will consider are critically important as they will position the state financially for years to come. I am confident that by working together across party lines, our state leaders will come up with the best solution for the people of Delaware.” The budget and bond bill proposals go to the General Assembly for consideration and passage by June 30.

DNREC Secretary John A. Hughes and DHSS Secretary Vincent P. Meconi have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that sets in place procedures for providing Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction proceeds to help low-income citizens in home weatherization techniques to reduce energy demand and disproportionate expenses for energy services. “Consumer-focused programs have always been an important component of the benefits targeted for Delaware’s RGGI auction proceeds,” said Secretary Hughes. “We expect to receive about $2.5 million from the Dec. 17, 2008 auction of the total

$106.5 million distributed among the 10 states after all payments are made by the successful bidders early next year.” “Of those monies,” continued Secretary Meconi, “DHSS expects to receive $383,000 for its energy assistance programs that range from residential electricity rate relief and energy assistance for low-income residents, to energy-efficiency and climate-change programs.” As outlined by the General Assembly, 15 percent of the revenues received through the RGGI will be distributed to the state managed Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

WAP will receive 10 percent (roughly $250,000), while LIHEAP may receive up to five percent (roughly $123,000). RGGI intends to hold quarterly auctions during the first three-year compliance period, Jan. 1, 2009 to Dec. 31, 2011. The next auction will be held March 17. As part of the agreement, DHSS shall furnish DNREC with an annual report on the number of homes receiving RGGI revenues, the relative quantities spent on weatherization or LIHEAP and the fuel savings, by fuel type and quantity, of each recipient. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI, is an agreement among ten Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic States

(Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. As a participating state Delaware has committed to cap and then reduce the amount of carbon dioxide that certain power plants are allowed to emit, helping to limit the region’s total contribution to atmospheric greenhouse gas levels. The participating states have agreed to implement RGGI through a regional capand-trade program using uniform quarterly auctions to sell nearly the entire annual regional emissions budget of approximately 188 million allowances per year.

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Sussex Council to change meeting times, purchase paramedic station By Tony E. Windsor In one of its earliest decisions made in the 2009 year, the Sussex County Council has approved changing its weekly schedule from the traditional Tuesday morning sessions to Tuesday afternoon meetings. During the Jan. 13, meeting of the Sussex County Council, Vice President George B. Cole said the weekly meeting schedule change will mean more consistency for County Council meeting times. Since 2003, the County Council has held all its meetings at 10 a.m. each Tuesday, with the exception of the second Tuesday of each month, when sessions began at 6:30 p.m. The council also approved changing the meeting time for zoning hearings as well. During its Jan. 6 meeting the County Council presented various scenarios regarding the scheduling of the Council meetings. The following three scenarios were discussed: one night meeting held each month could begin at 3 or 4 p.m., with public hearings beginning at 6:00 or 6:30 p.m., return to the practice of holding all meetings at 10 a.m., as it does not seem that attendance is any greater during evening hours, or all meetings could begin at 3 or 4 p.m., with public hearings at 6 or 6:30 p.m. Beginning April 7, Council meetings will start at 3 p.m. each Tuesday, with zoning hearings set to begin at 6 p.m. County officials are hopeful the late-day sessions will better accommodate the working public, many of whom cannot

attend morning meetings. Additionally, by conducting routine business during the afternoon session, County officials anticipate it will allow County employees to participate without having to incur overtime at taxpayers’ expense. Council Vice President Cole made the motion for the schedule change, and was supported by Council President Vance C. Phillips and Councilwoman Joan R. Deaver.

County will purchase land for Paramedic Station 102

During the Dec.16, meeting of Sussex County Council the council was given information about the potential purchase of land on Sycamore Road outside of the town limits of Laurel for a future paramedic station site to house Station 102. The site is located behind O’Neal’s Antique Store on US 13, Laurel. Currently, Paramedic Station No. 102 occupies rented space in the Laurel Volunteer Fire Hall and the Laurel Fire Company has indicated to the County that they would like the County to find a different location. The site, containing .9 acre off of Route 13, has been offered to the County at a cost of $81,000.00. A Motion was made by Councilman George Cole, seconded by Councilman Dale Dukes, to authorize the President of the Sussex County Council to execute a Contract for the purchase of .9 acre on Sycamore Road in Laurel at a cost of $81,000.00, for use as a future site for Paramedic Station No. 102.

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Community Bulletin Board Farmers & Artisans Market

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

Seaford Middle pizza fundraiser

Seaford Middle School PTO has kicked off a fundraiser selling Hungry Howie’s Pizza through Feb. 2. Students are selling certificates for a medium one-topping pizza for $7. You can redeem your certificate at Hungry Howie’s on Stein Highway at your convenience.

Blades Fire Hall

Breakfast at the Blades Fire Hall located at the corner of 5th street and Cannon street. All you can eat buffet. Adults $7, children 12 and under $3. February 1 at 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Blades Volunteer Firemen Ladies Auxilary and the Blades Volunteer Fire Company.

Truckload sale

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

Taming temper tantrums

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

Library receives 10% of the total receipt. • Registration for the Adult Winter Reading Program “Winter Sizzlers” starts on Wednesday, Jan. 28. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524. • The Seaford District Library hosts “The History and Impact of the Beatles” presented by Joel Glazier on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. See how this quartet from Liverpool England changed popular culture around the world. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524.

Historical Society hosts events

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

BEDCO Boat Show & Auction

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

Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands is back again for its third annual play off. To register your band you can pick up applications at Seaford Music, call Maria Demott at 629-4587 ext. 405. Bands are required to attend a dress rehearsal on Feb. 5, 10, and 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., to review important details for the show. Category prizes will be given to best rock, rap, and Latino groups pending the number of competing groups for each category. The rumble will take place on Feb. 27, 6 to 10 p.m. at Seaford High School Madden Auditorium. Pay your $5 dollars before, or $7 dollars at the door. Additionally, an official Guitar Hero competition will be held. See your Aloha Staff for your chance to enter.

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

Seaford District Library Events

• Baby Bookworms, an infant story time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Toddler Tales, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; 3-5 Storytime, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. • The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the Library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive the reimbursement. The Seaford

How to research old houses

A program on how to research the dates and families of old houses will be offered at the Laurel Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Delaware Public Archive Researcher, Margaret Dunham will present strategies for discovering the history of home ownerships and land

transfers by using legal documents such as wills, deeds, orphan court records, tax records, and other legal transfers on file at the Dover archives. For more information, email normajean.fowler@lib.de.us or call 875-3184.

Laurel Library Reading Program

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

Class of 1956 plans social

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

John Benson benefit

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

AARP Driving Course

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

Winter reading program

Bring your family and friends to the Greenwood Library for the “Get Caught

MORNING STAR • JANUARY 22 - 28, 2009 Reading Together!” program. Families, couples, or groups of two or more friends may register to play reading bingo and have the opportunity to win prizes. The program runs through March 6. For more information, visit the library or call 349-5309.

Learn computer basics

Learn the basics of a mouse and keyboard in a relaxed environment at the Greenwood Public Library every Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required, so call 349-5309 or come in to the library sign up.

Library offers free tax prep

Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 11, AARP Tax-Aide tax preparers will be available at Greenwood Public Library to conduct free tax preparation and e-filing for all taxpayers of all ages. They will be at Greenwood Public Library from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25 and April 8. Anyone interested must call to schedule an appointment. This program is free and open to the public. AARP Tax-Aide is a confidential service that prepares tax returns and answers tax questions. Volunteers are IRS trained and certified. To make an appointment or for more information, call the Greenwood Public Library at 302-349-5309.

Indoor Yard Sale

The Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post #7478 of 2 Governors Ave. in Greenwood, will sponsor their second “Cabin Fever Indoor Yard

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

Greenwood Library event

Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m., Kindermusik instructor, Joyce Sterling, will return to the Greenwood Public Library to offer a special morning featuring stories, music and movement. The program is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call Donna or Rebekah at 302-349-5309.

and Chinese auctions. The event honors Norman Reynolds, beloved Woodbridge High School English and French teacher. There will be a special tribute by General John Custer. Tickets, which are $20, are available at the Bridgeville Library and Bridgeville Town Hall. You can also mail a check made payable to Friends of the Bridgeville Library, c/o Cheryl Gerring, 47 Emily’s Pintail Drive, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Soup luncheon planned

Union United Methodist Church on Law Street in Bridgeville announces their annual UMW Soup Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The menu includes homemade vegetable beef soup, biscuits, a beverage and assorted desserts. Adults are $6.50 and children are $2. Carry-outs are available. For more information, call 337-1054.

PAGE 17 given to a high school senior who plans to become a teacher. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and food will be available from the kitchen, with a portion of the proceeds going to the scholarship. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, located on Route 50 east of Berlin, Md., and at Harley-Davidson of Seaford, located on Route 13 just north of Seaford. Tickets are $25 at the door and seating is limited. For more information contact Helen Rash at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City at 410-629-1599. For more information about the scholarship, contact Benita Wilson of Harley-Davidson of Seaford at 629-6161 or Benita.Wilson@ hdofseaford.com.

Delmar F.D. Auxiliary lunch

Oyster sandwiches, chicken salad and homemade soup sale will be held on Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will benefit the Delmar Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Taking advanced orders – contact any auxiliary member or call 8462530 or 875-2195.

Ham and Turkey Shoot

Bridgeville Library plans fundraiser Bingo benefits scholarship The Friends of the Bridgeville Library present “For the Love of Books,” a fundraiser for the Bridgeville Public Library, on Friday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgeville Banquet Center. The event includes hors’doeuvres, complimentary wine and a cash bar. There will be silent, live

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The Ellendale Ruritan Club ham and turkey shoot, Saturday, Jan. 24, (rain date Jan. 31) at 11:30 a.m., at Ellendale VFW, on V.F.W. Road. Directions: 1/2 mile south of U.S. 113 and 16 intersection). Refreshments will be available for sale. (If rain dates are cancelled, we will go to next shoot.) For possible cancellations call 302422-2948 or cell 302-249-7025.

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PAGE 18 Hall, 208 N. University Ave., Federalsburg, Md., on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $1. This will benefit the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company. For more information call 410-754-7400.

VFW announces fundraiser

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

Puritan Club breakfast

All-you-can-eat Sunday breakfast buffet served by the Galestown Ruritan Club, on the fourth Sunday of each month October to June, from 7-10 a.m. This month it will be held January 27. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 children 6-12 years, at The Galestown (Md) Community Hall, 5833 School House Road. Buffet features blueberry pancakes, eggs, scrapple, sausage, creamed chipped beef, biscuits, potato casserole, hominy, fruit cup, and sticky buns.

Scrapbooking fundraiser

A scrapbooking fundraiser event will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lulu Ross Elementary School at 310 Lovers Lane, Milford. The event is sponsored by the Lulu Ross Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP). All proceeds will directly benefit students at Lulu Ross Elementary School. Cost is $25 per person includes breakfast, lunch, table space and hourly door prizes. To register please contact Cindy McKenzie at CMckenzi@ mail.milford.k12.de.us or call the school at 302-422-1640.

VFW dinner and show

Federalsburg VFW Post 5246 will host a Valentine Dinner/ Comedy Show on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance. For details call 410829-6308.

SCRWC luncheon meeting The January meeting of the Sussex County Republican

MORNING STAR • JANUARY 22 - 28, 2009 Women’s Club will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown. This is a luncheon meeting that will begin at 10:45 a.m. The focus of this month’s meeting is homeland security and disaster preparedness. Members are reminded to bring supplies for our soldiers and to turn in work hours. Yearly dues are also being collected. The cost of the meeting and lunch is $15 and reservations can be made by calling Kathy Vengazo at 302-5394757. Visitors are welcome. For more information, visit www. SCRWC.net.

Knitting group meets

The “Sea Purls” Chapter of the Knitting Guild Association meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown on the corner of Route 9 and Sand Hill Road. The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 4. Lunch is available. New members are always welcome. For details, call Roseanne Jahnke at 302-854-6776.

March 28 at 11:59 p.m. The chartered tour will include visits to Longaberger’s seven-story, basket-shaped Home Office in Newark, Ohio, its Manufacturing Campus to see baskets being handcrafted by thousands of artisans, and Longaberger Homestead, the company’s shopping, dining and entertainment destination, located adjacent to the Manufacturing Campus in Frazeysburg, Ohio. For more information about the bus trip or to make reservations, contact Morris at 302-2458842 or RGMorris93@comcast. net.

Montreal and Quebec City

Escorted motrcoach trip to Montreal and Quebec City sponsored by WPS Seaford, May 11-15. Five days and four nights – cost $718 per person, which includes four nights accommodations, four breakfasts, four dinners, entertainment, guided tours of Montreal, Quebec City, and old Quebec, Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal Underground, St. Joseph’s Oratory, St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine, Quebec Experience Theatre, Tea at the Chateau Frontenac, Olympic Park, Montimorency Falls, all gratuities, taxes and baggage handling. For details contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.

Embroiders’ Guild AARP Chapter 1084

March 9-11 – Foxwoods in Connecticut. Stay at the Great Cedar Hotel. Breakfasts and dinners are included. The cost is $240 per person, double occupancy. March 18. Toby’s Dinner Theater to see “My Way,” a tribute to Frank Sinatra. Sept. 12-18 – Mackinac Island, Michigan. Two meals a day included. Have two days in Frankenmuth and cross Lake Huron for lunch at the Grand Hotel on the island. Also cross Lake Superior and ride through the Soo Locks. Visit the Kewadin Shores Casino. Cost: $790 pp double occupancy. To insure a bus seat, reserve your seat early. One third of cost is due at time of sign up. Contact Rose Wheaton at 6297180 for more information.

Longaberger bus trip

Renee’ S. Morris, an Independent Longaberger branch leader, is hosting a tour to The Longaberger Company, America’s premier maker of handcrafted baskets, located in Ohio. The tour is March 26-28 and includes a Longaberger filled basket, transportation and lodging. The bus leaves the Seaford Village Center (Roses parking lot) on Thursday, March 26 at 10 p.m. and returns on Saturday,

The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend. For details call 302-539-9717.

39th District Democrats

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

SHS Alumni Assn.

The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its executive board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. in the downtown Seaford Museum. Any interested alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call Donna Angell with any questions at 629-8077. Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@ mspublications.com or drop off at 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford (Home Team Bldg.).

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

See answers on page 41.

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Well-regarded former area minister could use words of encouragement

In 1969 a young preacher came to Laurel as the pastor at the at urPhy Church of Christ on Central Avenue. While here, this preacher, his Wally was very dediwife, Betty, and their seven children made great memories for the cated to the word of God congregation and for the people of Laurel and surrounding communiand to the church. It was ties. His name was Wallace Beasley. The family left Laurel in July evident in the quiet man1975 for Columbia, S.C., but they are still remembered today for the ner he went about things. memories they created. Wally was very dedicated to their ride in that famous blue and white the word of God and to the church. It was bus. evident in the quiet manner he went about Toby and Jane Foskey did not attend things. Wally also helped provide many the Church of Christ as they attended elsehappy moments for everyone he came in where, but Cathy rode the bus, and one contact with, and I could fill pages with Christmas evening the Foskeys entertained stories. the whole group. My worst fear was that George and Goldy Weldon, the Blevins someone would spill hot chocolate on their family, Ace and Libby Himes and the carpet. We worried about it more than they Murphys went together and bought a did. Pete and Mary Goff were like another whole pig and had it slaughtered and set of parents for Wally and Betty. cleaned at Al Grinner’s Meat Processing Dick and Dot Banks, through Little Plant on North Central Avenue. To save League, were great supporters of the Beamoney we were to take the pig to Wally’s sley boys. So many people in Laurel knew home on the corner of Central and 10th the Beasleys as they quietly but surely Street after it was cleaned and cut it up made a difference in so many people’s into sections. Only trouble was, someone lives. had to sit in the back of the flat bed truck Wally recently learned he has to have a with the pig on the way to the Beasleys’. heart procedure on Jan. 26 and Betty has Of course it was me, and to make sure been enduring Parkinson’s disease. Last everyone saw me they rode through the week after a visit with Wally’s doctor, town of Laurel several times that cool fall they returned home to find their home had evening. been burglarized. That night we had a pork chop fellowWally and Betty will handle all this ship dinner and it was a fun time. The Bea- with the same manner they have handled sleys were always having dinners, fireside everything else, but I thought maybe some chats in their basement family room, and of us could send them some cards to let all sorts of special occasion get-togethers. them know we remember them. As I have Wally talked me into giving blood for the said before it’s not the amount of time but first time. Charles (Pete) Hudson, Wally the quality of it. Their time in Laurel was and I went to Easton hospital to donate quality. Their address is as follows, Walfor a church member. The hilarious events lace and Betty Beasley, 1289 Pinewood that day cannot be told here to adequately Road, Rock Hill, NC 29730. describe them. Betty, with that big family, watched There is some activity going on in Delover their budget very carefully. To say mar for sure. Of course, now Cookies By she was not happy with me would be putDesign on Bi-state Boulevard is open at ting it lightly after Wally and I took two a new location and the building that was of his boys, John and Sidney, to Salisbury once Delmar Food Rite is undergoing exand bought the most expensive gloves for tensive renovations inside. It is rumored to that Little League season at Gene Corbett’s be a micro brewery. Sporting Goods. Under Wally’s encourThere is work going on in the old agement, Roland, Pepper, Nip Hudson and Ponderosa Restaurant, too, and lastly the several others started a bus ministry for old Railroad Café has reopened under the the church and it was not unusual to see 60 name of the Wildcat Café. John Dunn and to 65 young people attending church after William Hitch are the owners and they

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have made many changes inside. They are open Tuesday through Sunday, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every other Sunday they will have all-you-can-eat chicken and dumplings. All their entrées are homemade. Much success is wished to John and William. Their phone number is 846-3667.

Beverly Hastings has retired from Johnny Janosik’s World of Furniture after 42 years. If you spell the word dedication Beverly’s name would come up first. Congratulations to a fine person. How cold was it Friday? Not cold enough to keep the “walking machine” Billy Garner from his early morning walk. Then as I drove down Oak Lane Drive, there was Enoch Schwartz heading home after going to the store. Of course he, too, was walking, but I picked him up and told him not to be out there in these temperatures. He just smiled. It was 17 degrees with windy conditions making it about 2 below with chill factor. I did not see Randy Lee in his shorts, as he has gotten wiser ever since he started wearing that Phillies hat. Friday, Jan. 16, was the Bank of Delmarva’s last day at its old State Street location. It is moving to a new office on U.S. 13 South just past the light at State Line Road. The bank plans to keep the ATM and Drive-In open at the old location. How much history is attached to that old bank built in 1892? It seems like

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yesterday it celebrated its 110th anniversary with a big celebration. I am sure the people of Delmar have many great stories about the bank. Branch manager Keith Dean says many of the historic items will be moved to the new location, including many photos that will be on display. One of the keys to any business, bank or whatever, is the first contact made when you walk through the door. For going on 30 years, Ruth See has been the one who takes the calls and helps customers on their visit to the bank. I am sure she has kept many and brought many new customers to the bank with her great personality. Ruth is being transferred to the main office of the Bank of Delmarva and I know many are going to miss that familiar face. To all the employees and especially Ruth, much success with the changes. Don Dykes took the gavel and presidency of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at an open meeting at the Chamber office. In Don’s brief comments he said, “I’m excited. I wish there were a few more members here. We’ve got to get our membership up. It’s a tough time. We must use our personal time and positive things to get things going in 2009.” Don asked for the boards help and support. He also said he would like to find a way to once again make the monthly meetings successful. I want to call it, “The Rebirth of the Chamber,” said Don in conclusion. I am sure we will be hearing more from the Laurel Chamber soon. Have a good happy week everyone.

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Church Bulletins ‘Mt. Olivet Preschool openings

Mt. Olivet Preschool has added another three-year-old class to its program. There are limited openings in the three and fouryear-old classes. Call Linda Stephenson at 629-2786 for details.

Gospel Café

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

Old Christ Church meeting

Old Christ Church will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Philip’s Parish Hall. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner following at 7 p.m., and meeting and presentation at 8 p.m. The dinner this year is provided by “My Turn to Cook. The League is pleased to welcome Bill Wilson, chair of the Pemberton Hall Foundation as their guest speaker for the evening. Wilson, who holds a Master of Fine Arts, is a retired educator and in addition to his role with the Pemberton Hall Foundation is involved in the restoration

of Green Hill Church, also known as St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Green Hill was the original parish church of Stepney Parish, which was laid out in 1692, and is considered the mother church of Old Christ Church. The original church was constructed of log in 1694, replaced by the current brick building in 1733. Wilson will speak to the League about Green Hill’s restoration process – the building having been modernized over the years, contrasting the task of Old Christ Church League’s preservation role to the Green Hill task. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the Old Christ Church League is invited to attend the event. Cost per person is $15 payable to St. Philip’s Church noting Old Christ Church League in the memo line of the check.

The Greenes

The Southern Gospel Group, The Greenes, will be at Christ Evangelistic Church on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 9802 Camp Road, Laurel. A love offering will be taken. Call for more information, 875-2915.

Laurel Ministerial Association

The Laurel Ministerial Association will be gathering for lunch at the Georgia House on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at noon. The LMA has always strived to support our community of faith as a unified organization. We support a scholarship program and work together to plan events that bring this

community closer to Christ. All ministers of every denomination are invited and encouraged to join us. RSVP to the Rev. Julie Lewis, secretary of the LMA at 875-4741 by Jan. 21.

Valentine’s Day Gospel Concert

A Valentine’s Day Gospel Concert will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, from 6-9 p.m., sponsored by Atmosphere of Praise Choir of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bridgeville. The concert will be held at Woodbridge Senior High School, 307 Laws St., Bridgeville and will feature international gospel singer Linda Lee Speight-Hopkins, formerly of Seaford and currently living in Paris, France. There will also be other local choirs, praise dancers, soloists. Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 5-12, ages four and under are free. Deadline for purchase of tickets is Feb. 8. Tickets at the door will be $25 for adults, $12.50 for ages 5-12. For more information, call Pat at 302-337-8198 or Ginger at 302-542-5752.

Homemade soup sale

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

at the church between 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday, to the church secretary.

Beef & dumpling dinner

Concord United Methodist Church will serve an all-you-can -eat beef & dumpling dinner on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 5-6:30 p.m. Dessert and beverage included. The cost is $10, children under age 6 are $5. Concord Church is located at 25322 Church Rd. (Route 20A, off Concord Road) east of Seaford. For additional information call 629-8114.

Bishop visitation

On Sunday, Jan. 18, The Rt. Rev. Wayne P. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware made his annual Episcopal Visitation to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Bishop Wright preached and celebrated Holy Eucharist. Evan Lee and Maggie Lee, son and daughter of Tom and Lisa Lee, were presented for the Sacrament of Confirmation and renewal of baptismal vows, by the Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato, rector of St. Luke’s. Sponsors and Godparents of Evan and Maggie are Bill and Janet Hubbard and Keith and Kay Truitt. Special music was provided by organist Albert Pinkerton. A brunch reception was held in the parish hall immediately following the service.

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St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, will be hosting for the first time “The Bap-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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

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

Wednesday: BibleS tudy 7P M

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tist Boys” from Princess Anne, Md. The concert will be held on Jan. 25, and will begin at 7 p.m. St. Paul’s is located just east of US 13, in Laurel. Don Murray and friends will begin singing at 6:15 p.m. For more information, call 875-7900, or 302-856-6107.

sic will be presented by “Two Mile Road” southern gospel group of men from the Harrington area. Directions: Alt. 13 south Laurel towards Delmar. Turn right on St. George’s Road and follow to church. For more information call 875-2273.

Gospel Band

Book signing

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

Gospel concert

A gospel concert is being held at St. George’s United Methodist Church in Laurel on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Mu-

Joyce Marie Ingraham, one of the Eastern Shore’s newest inspirational writers, will be having another Author Book Signing, on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jack’s Religious Gift Shop, 701 Snow Hill Road at Shiloh Street, Salisbury, MD 21804. Her new book “In his loving care” is a powerful story of love and faith and how heaven became an intricate part of her life with the loss of a child. Meet Joyce Marie Ingraham and purchase your own personal signed copy of “In his loving care.”

Obituaries Ruth Ella Johns-Cephus, 52

Ruth Ella Johns-Cephus of Cambridge, Md., died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 at Dorchester General Hospital in Cambridge. She was born in Federalsburg, Md. on July 5, 1956, a daughter of Betty Dickerson Ricks of Federalsburg and the late John Ricks. Mrs. Johns-Cephus was a 1974 graduate Ruth Ella of Colonel Richardson Johns-Cephus High School. She attended Chesapeake College and Washington College in Chestertown. She worked for Hospice of Salisbury and later was an administration assistant for the executive director at Dorchester County Development Corporation in Cambridge. Mrs. Johns-Cephus married Charles Cephus, Sept. 8, 2007. She was a member of Anointed One Ministries in Cambridge. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Johns and adoptive parents Wesley and Victoria Johns. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband Charles of Cambridge; one son, Alfred Lamont Johns, Sr., of Cambridge; one step-daughter, DuEwa Batson of Preston; five sisters, Mary Lovely of Baltimore, Sandra Mosley of Ridgely, Martha Dickerson of Federalsburg, Cassie Jones of Glen Burnie, and Althea Johns of Dover; one brother, Elwood Camper, and one spiritual brother, Gary Akins both of Cambridge; two grandchildren, Alfred Lamont Johns, Jr., and Aunya Vreland, both of Seaford; daughter-in-law, Lewanda White of Seaford. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, Md. Interment was private. Condolences may be made at: fleegleandhelfenbein.com. Arrangements were by Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, P.A., Greensboro, MD 21639

Joseph Holland Emory, 87

Joseph Holland Emory of Seaford died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, in Genesis Elder Care. He was born in Milford, and he worked in the service department for Burton Transportation in Seaford. He was a member of Hiram Lodge 21 AF&AM, Seaford, and he was a World War II Army veteran. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Virginia LeCates Emory in 1997; and a son, George W. Emory in 1992. He is survived by two sons, Christopher Emory and Allen Wade Emory, both of Seaford; a daughter, Barbara Jo Ammons of Seaford; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, Jan.19, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Milford Community Cemetery, Milford.

Alfred Charles Stanley, 79

Alfred Charles Stanley, of Delmar, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, He was born May 9, 1929 in Belleville, N.J., a son of William Leonard Stanley, who passed in 1950 and Carnation Stanley. Alfred graduated from Chapel Hill High School in North Carolina. After high school he went to school in New York City for training on Necchi sewing machine repair, then helped his father-in-law in his repair business in West Virginia. After his return to North Carolina he worked as a machinist for more than 40 years for Stedman Manufacturing in Ashboro. He was a member of the Delmarva Evangelistic Church in Salisbury. He was a very talented and creative painter, a model train enthusiast and loved to carve and paint miniature circus trains and displays. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dutchie Amelia Stanley, who passed 2002.

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

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

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

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

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

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

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

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Evening

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

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

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

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

Mount Olivet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

302-875-7998

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

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

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

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

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He is survived by his sister, Alice Fay Stanley-Vankov of Delmar, numerous cousins and his beloved church family. A visitation was held at Short Funeral Home, Delmar. A graveside service was held Friday, Jan. 16, at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Delmarva Evangelistic Church, PO Box 986, Salisbury, MD 21803. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

James M. Higgins, 73

James M. Higgins of Cannon died on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Mr. Higgins retired from the DuPont Company in Seaford in 1991 after 37 years. He was a veteran of the US Army and a Life Member of the American Legion and VFW in Seaford. He was also a member of the Moose Club in Seaford. James is survived by two daughters, Lisa Tull and her husband Scott of Greenwood and Pamela Kernodle and her fiancée Roger Lovin of Cannon; one grandson, James Brandon Kernodle; three brothers, John Higgins, Herbert Higgins and Joe Higgins, six sisters, Ruth Bryant, Lois Dixon, Mary Holecheck, Ethel Smith, Evelyn King and Evon Hull. Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 16, at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. The family suggests donations may be made to the American Legion, 230 Front St., Seaford, DE 19973; or the VFW, 4961 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973.

What must I do to be saved?

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

Iva E. Hedges, 87

Iva E. Hedges of Georgetown died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Harrison House in Georgetown. Mrs. Hedges was born in Seaford, a daughter of Gardner B. and Huldah Adams Elliott. During her life, she had worked at Arrow Safety, Eastern States, Agway, Inc., Southern States and was the director of the Georgetown Cheer Center. As a homemaker, she loved nothing more than caring for her family. She was an active member of the Asbury United Methodist Church where she was president of the United Methodist Women for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Norman F. Hedges. She is survived by three sons, Richard Hedges, James Hedges and his wife Kate, and Kenneth Hedges and his wife Barbara; a daughter, Barbara Elliott and her husband John W.; two sisters, Thelma Pusey and Doris Rogers; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call Saturday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Asbury U.M. Church Cemetery. Contributions may be made to: Asbury U.M. Church, Cemetery Fund, in care of Calvert Richardson, 15117 County Seat Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973.

John L. Wilkins, 78

John Lynn “Jack” Wilkins of Millsboro passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford after an extended illness. Jack was born on March 28, 1930, the second son of Mary and Floyd T. Wilkins of Georgetown. He graduated from Georgetown High School in l947. Jack entered the Army in 1951, and served as a telephone technician at Ft. Monmouth, N.J. He also served his country on a tour in Germany before his discharge in 1953. After his military service, Jack returned to the Diamond State Telephone Company as an installer, retiring in 1983 as a foreman. In retirement, Jack held various jobs including Megee Motors and Conway Farms. Jack served as a councilman for the Town of Millsboro from 1998 until his death. Jack was also a member of numerous organizations throughout the years including a charter member of the Indian River Vol. Fire Co.; past commander of the Georgetown American Legion Sussex Post #8; and the Millsboro Lions Club where he was a member of the board of directors and a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow. Jack was a Telephone Pioneer and served on the board of directors for the Diamond State Telephone Credit Union for 10 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir, and served with the Georgetown and Rehoboth Beach Police Departments. Jack also ran the ambulance in Georgetown that is operated by the Georgetown American Legion Sussex Post #8. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,

Louise Marvel Wilkins; daughter, Jaclynn and husband Chris Cordrey; two grandchildren, Ryan Stuart and wife Amber of Laurel and Kristi Gamuciello and husband Bill of Rehoboth Beach; six great-grandchildren, Reagan, Joseph and William Gamuciello Jr. and Jasmine, Lilly and Jason Stuart; sisters, Dot Hudson of Laurel, Josephine and husband Paul Littleton of Georgetown, and Norma Nelson of Millsboro; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Wilkins was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lib West; and brother, Mel Wilkins of Georgetown. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro. Contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, PO Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966; Blood Bank of Delmarva, 100 Hygeia Dr., Newark, DE 19713; Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19966; or an organization of the donor’s choice.

Gregory A. Morris, 42

Gregory Alan Morris of Millsboro passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at home. He worked in construction for more than 15 years, owning his own business. He was a perfectionist, “wanting the job done right.” He was a loving father and a homebody, devoted to his family. Greg is the son of Wayne A. and Peggy J. Lathbury Morris of Millsboro. He is also survived by his wife, Sonia M. Bent Morris of 17 years; a daughter, Kristan S. Morris of Millsboro; a brother, Dean A. Morris and wife Grace of Georgetown; and a host of nieces, nephews, special friends and extended family throughout Sussex County. The funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro. Interment followed in the Millsboro Cemetery. The Rev. Walt Crocker officiated. Arrangements were handled by Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro.

Donations may be made to the Tunnel Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.

Jane J. Coulter, 90

Jane J. Coulter of Seaford died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009. Born in Ashland, Wis., Jane graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor of science in Home Economics. She was a teacher in the Milford, Seaford and Brandywine School Districts. She started the first private kindergarten in Seaford, which was eventually integrated into the public school system. She was an active member for the University of Delaware Alumni Association Board. She was also involved in the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, DAR and AAUW. She was married to George Coulter, a life long DuPonter, in 1942. They lived in Seaford; Martinsville, Va.; and Wilmington and retired to Bethany Beach and Seaford. She enjoyed her friends and activities at the Seaford Manor House where she served on the Resident Council and various committees. Her life was full with family, friends, knitting and playing bridge. Mrs. Coulter was the wife of the late George R., mother of the late Douglas K., and sister of the late Nancy J. Hadley. She is survived by four children, Jane Burger and husband Herb of Pittsburgh, Pa., William K. and wife Mary Susan of Alexandria, Va., Kathy Von Thaden and husband John of Haddonfield, N.J., and Robert K. and wife Becky Moore of Alexandria, Va. Her loving family also includes eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of her life at the Manor House at a later time. Memorial donations may be made in Jane’s name to the Manor House Appreciation Fund, 1001 Middleford Rd., Seaford, DE 19973.

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

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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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MASA honors retiring directors

Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association President Richard Wilkins, left, presents a certificate of appreciation to Doug Corey of Bridgeville for his years of service on the board of directors. Also honored for serving three terms on the board were Glenn Holland of Pocomoke, Md., and Phillip Prickett of Lumberton, N.J.

The Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association, at its annual membership meeting and banquet on Jan. 8 in Harrington, honored retiring members of its board of directors. Doug Corey of Bridgeville; Glenn Holland of Pocomoke, Md.; and Phillip Prickett of Lumberton, N.J., have each served the maximum of three terms on the board of directors since the association was reorganized in 2002. Also retiring from the board is a nonvoting industry representative, Abu Naser Khaliquzzaman, known as “Zaman,” who has served for three years. Newly elected directors are Ian Redman of Marydel, Md., and Dallas Wright of Millsboro. Byron DuBois of Pittsgrove, N.J., and Wiliam Simmons of Easton, Md., were re-elected to the board. American Soybean Association Vice

President Ron Kindred, who addressed the meeting, congratulated the members on their excellent leadership. Joe Layton of Vienna, Md., is MASA’s representative on the ASA board of directors. Kindred said Layton’s reports on the investment committee are the most thorough he’s ever heard, and are understandable. “When Joe talks, people listen. He’s earned that respect.” Kindred added he’s getting to know MASA President Richard Wilkins, who “knows agriculture better than I,” he said. The mission of the MASA is to protect the interests of soybean-farmer members in the Mid-Atlantic region. To further that mission, members will visit legislators in Washington, D.C., on March 11. Anyone wishing to join the delegation may call Carol Kinsley at 302-628-1385.

The Delaware Tourism Office, part of the Delaware Economic Development Office, is seeking entries for the 2009 Governor’s Tourism Awards, recognizing significant contributions to the state tourism industry in four categories. An award will be presented in each category to an eligible tourism organization or individual that best demonstrates achievement of the industry’s goals and objectives. The four categories include: 1. The Roy Klein Hall of Fame award recognizes the long-term contribution to tourism by an individual. The nominee may be an industry professional or volun-

impact. The group’s goals should include either joint product development or the promotion of the benefits of tourism to residents and government representatives. The group must have a commitment to a continuing effort to work together through ongoing programs. Participation in the group may be based on geography, industry sector, or a common theme or interest. 4. The Tourism Awareness and Advocate award recognizes an individual, organization, or project for promoting the benefits of tourism to Delaware’s residents. Individuals and event producers may nominate themselves or their projects.

Nominators must be actively involved in the travel and tourism industry, either professionally or as a volunteer. Entries must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. Winners will be announced at the 2009 Governor’s Tourism Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 2, at the Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. An entry kit and full details are available online at http://dedo.delaware.gov/ conf/2009/GTS.shtml or by contacting Adam Berger at 302-672-6841 or adam. berger@state.de.us.

Entries are sought for the 2009 Governor’s Tourism Awards teer from the public or private sector and the award may be given posthumously. 2. The Hall of Fame award recognizes an annual event that generates sustainable tourism. The event must have been held continuously for a minimum of 5 years and be open to the general public. Credible evidence of one-third of the attendees visiting from other states or of the event having generated overnight stays must be included with the nomination. 3. The Best Partnership award recognizes a group of organizations that have formally banded together to increase their

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Seaford’s C.J. Martinez works to push his opponents shoulders into the mat on his way to recording a first period pin for the Blue Jays’ in the match against Caesar Rodney played at home. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford wrestling falls to Henlopen North foes, wins another tourney By Lynn Schofer

Seaford’s Anitra Hughes drives the baseline against Delmar’s Kira Selby during last Thursday’s game in Delmar. Hughes tallied 16 points to help the Blue Jays to a 34-31 win. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team earns a 34-31 win in Delmar By Mike McClure

The Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team defeated the homestanding Delmar Wildcats, 34-31, last Thursday despite having just two reserves. Anitra Hughes led the Blue Jays with 16 points in the win. “It was a good battle. It was nice to see the girls play through with heart and pull it out,” Seaford head coach Tracie Smith said. “We can’t make excuses for our situation.” Seaford’s Whitley Maddox hit a threepointer to break a 4-4 tie. Delmar took the lead on baskets by Shannon Wilson and Charne Leatherbury before Anitra Hughes tallied four points for an 11-8 Blue Jay lead. Caila White pulled the Wildcats within two at the end of the quarter. Hughes and Leatherbury each had six first quarter points. In the second quarter, Leatherbury pulled down a rebound and went coast to coast and Wilson scored on a feed from Lindsay Lloyd for a 14-11 Delmar lead. Anitra Hughes made a steal and passed the ball to Maddox who pulled up for a game tying three-pointer to make the score 15-15 at the half. Maddox had eight first half points and Hughes added six. Leatherbury led the Wildcats with eight points in the half. Hughes tallied six points in the third quarter to help the Blue Jays to a 23-21

The Seaford High wrestling team fell to Caesar Rodney 52-24 on Friday evening in Seaford. Coach Dave Rogers said his team wrestled fairly well but he is never fully pleased when the team loses. “We had a couple of real good opportunities to make the match close and we didn’t come through,” Rogers said. CR took a commanding lead of 27-0 with three straight pins to open the match. Seaford’s C.R. Wilkins helped the Blue Jays with a first period pin in the 135 pound weight class. After a CR win by forfeit, Seaford’s C.J. Martinez (152 pound weight class) added six more points for Seaford with a pin. In the 160 pound weight class Ross Clagg gave Seaford another six with a

pin. Caesar Rodney took the next two wins. Seaford’s Josh Smith recorded a first period pin in the 215 weight pound class. Coach Rogers said the team experienced a lot of momentum before the Christmas break. “They need to get that back and fuel the fire in their bellies,” said Rogers. “It should be a good match,” Rogers said of this week’s match against Dover. “If every wrestler steps up and does his individual job, we as a team will win.” Seaford also lost to Sussex Central, 64-6, last week with Zak Parks (103) winning by forfeit. The team placed first in the North Caroline tournament last weekend for the Blue Jays’ fourth tournament title.

Seaford’s Whitley Maddox puts up a three-pointer during her team’s win in Delmar last week. Maddox scored 13 points and pulled down six rebounds in the victory. Photo by Mike McClure

lead going into the final quarter of play. Wilson netted five points for the Wildcats. Maddox hit another three-pointer to extend Seaford’s lead to 26-23 early in the fourth quarter, but Leatherbury netted Continued on page 28

EAGLES AND FLAMES- The Eagles’ Jen Carr dribbles the ball down the floor during last week’s home win. Carr paced SCA with 12 points. See story on page 27. Photo by Mike McClure

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Lee Mayer swims for the final five yards of the 100 yard menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breaststroke beating teammate Daniel Demott by three one hundreds of a second. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; swim teams pick up wins over Kent County By Lynn Schofer

The Seaford High Swim team came home last Thursday to compete against Kent County High School (Md.). For the girls, Coach Alison Venables was happy with the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performances. The team was still a little stung from their one point loss (85-84) to non-conference Kent Island. â&#x20AC;?I knew it could be close since I was missing a couple of my strong swimmers,â&#x20AC;? Venables said of the loss. She said she herself had to miss the event and it is something that really bothered her. Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meet would allow Coach Venables the ability to mix things up and give some of the swimmers an opportunity to improve in competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have a very small team and couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fill the lanes,â&#x20AC;? said Venables. The Lady Jays used the opportunity to work on their techniques and times. Although no one flashed a record breaker, the team posted first place finishes in three of the four medleys and outscored Kent County 118 - 48. First place finishes for the girls include: Paige Venables, 200 freestyle (2:17.65) and 100 butterfly (1:11.93); Ania Sypek, 50 yard freestyle (29.31); Alexis Smith , 100 yard breast stroke (1:24.13) . Seaford boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coach Bailey Noel was also pleased with the results, especially

since his team are the front runners in the conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told the guys to race each other today and I mixed it up a lot.â&#x20AC;? The Kent County Trojans have a small team of four young men to compete. Coach Noel said Thursday was the day to get times and to see what some of his swimmers could do if put into different races. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone did really well and had some very fast times,â&#x20AC;? Noel said of his team which is going into three conference meets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hate to lose, everyone know that about me. Everyone (conference teams) is going after us and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to give anything up to them.â&#x20AC;? Reflecting on his season so far Coach Noel said he has had a lot of fun as the coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was a little nervous. I was very happy to be given the opportunity to follow in such huge footsteps as Jackie Morris,â&#x20AC;? said Noel. Noel also has had time to learn the personalities of his swimmers. He has asked his guys to dig deep and has watched some of them respond. He knows who is strong in what event and who responds well to challenges. Noel believes after the next three swim meets, the tradition of conference champions will continue at Seaford High School. (Sports editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; results were not available prior to the Starâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deadline.)

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Law sought to protect homeowners and insurance General Assembly will work Insurance Commissioner Matt stated that he would appeal the with Commissioner Denn to Denn and members of the Senate Superior Court’s decision to the pass this legislation promptly so Delaware Supreme Court. and House Insurance Commithomeowners can once again be While the appeal is pending, tees will pursue a new law in the Commissioner Denn and legisla- protected.” wake of a Delaware court ruling State Rep. Valerie Longhurst, that would allow insurance com- tive leaders will seek to enact a member of the House Economlegislation to provide the same panies to refuse to renew homeic Development, Banking and protection afforded by the disowner insurance for policyholdInsurance Committee and the puted regulation. ers who make claims against C.R. the quesfirst pin for “We the Blue Jayson last Friday evening Seaford chiefinHouse sponsor of the new will fight every availtheir Wilkins policies, records or even ask when the Blue Jays took on Caesar Rodney High School. Photo by Lynn Schofer tions about doing so. Recently, a able front to protect homeowners from abusive practices by the Delaware Superior Court judge insurance industry,” Commisruled in favor of two insurance sioner Denn said. industry groups in a lawsuit State Sen. David Sokola, a seeking to overturn a 2005 Department of Insurance regulation member of the Senate Insurance Committee, will be the chief banning the practice of non-responsor of the legislation to be newing homeowners insurance introduced on Jan. 8. policies as a result of making “It is completely unfair for claims. The regulation also prohibited insurance companies to punish homeowners for making routine insurers from treating simple claims against their homeowners questions from policyholders as insurance,” Sen. Sokola said. claims. The insurers had argued “I am disappointed that the in court that the Insurance Decourt has prevented the Insurpartment did not have the auance Department from prohibitthority to take such actions by ing this practice, and I hope the regulation. Commissioner Denn

legislation, pointed out that the regulation in question was implemented only after the House of Representatives failed to address the issue in 2005. “The last time the House of Representatives was given a bill to address this problem, it did not act,” she said. “Now that the legislature may

Seaford Christian’s Rebekah Cain and Greenwood Mennonite’s Amy be the only body thatfight canfor protect Jones position on a GMS homeowners from these unfairfree throw practices, I hope thelast House Friday will in Seaford.

take this issue more seriously.” The case is C.A. No. by 05C-10Photo Mike 309 SCD, American McClureInsurance Association and Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America vs. Delaware Department of Insurance.

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Delmar’s Charne Leatherbury looks to put up a shot in traffic during her team’s game against Seaford last Thursday. Leatherbury had 12 points and four steals in the home loss. Photo by Mike McClure

In 2008, at a time when state Program (CHEERP), which manand federal grants have leveled ages the Sharing Fund. “Chesaoff or even decreased, Chesapeake Utilities is proud to be able peake Utilities announces that the to increase our efforts to help grant levels of the Sharing Fund customers this year.” have increased for those who For 2008, Chesapeake Utilihave qualified for assistance. ties will nearly double its contriChesapeake Utilities created bution to the Sharing Fund. the Sharing Fund with donations In addition to increasing grant provided by customers, employlevels, additional grants are being ees, the community and Chesaoffered to those who are recently peake Utilities Corporation to en- unemployed or struggling with sure that the elderly, ill and those mortgage-related issues. facing financial hardship are not Sharing grants are available forgotten during the cold winter for all eligible customers of months when energy bills are at Chesapeake Utilities living on their peak. Delmarva. “Now is not the time to be Applications for the grants are cutting back on grants for those available through Catholic Chariin need,” stated Shane Breakie, ties in Delaware (302-674-1782) president of theDOGSChesapeake andNoah Shore-Up in Maryland (410CATS AND Above, Delmar’s Vincent, top, won by major Emergency Energy Recipient 749-1142). decision in last week’s 140 pound match in Laurel. Below, Laurel’s Kline Valentin tries to make a save during his team’s win over Delmar. Photos by Mike McClure

Sussex Council has new leadership Sussex County Council, at its January 8 meeting, elected its officers for 2008, selecting as president Councilman Finley B. Jones Jr. of Greenwood, and as vice president Councilman Lynn J. Rogers of Milton. Councilman Dale R. Dukes of Laurel held the council presidency for the past year, while Jones served as vice president. As president Jones will preside over all council meetings in 2008, with Rogers substituting if Jones is unable to attend. It is customary for the council, at the first meeting of each new year, to elect its officers

and appoint legal staff. The five-member council unanimously approved Jones and Rogers for their posts. Council also unanimously approved James D. Griffin to another one-year appointment as County Attorney. Griffin will serve as the elected body’s chief counsel. Vincent G. Robertson and Richard E. Berl Jr. also were selected for one-year re-appointments as assistant county attorneys, with Robertson to serve the Planning & Zoning Commission and Berl to serve the Board of Adjustment.

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Seaford Christian girls use fourth Seaford Stars of the Week quarter run to pull away from GMS By Mike McClure

The Seaford Christian girls’ basketball team took a seven point lead into halftime of their home contest against Greenwood Mennonite last Friday. The Flames rallied to move within five in the third quarter, but the Eagles went on to win the game, 41-29, thanks to a 10-5 advantage in the final quarter. Seaford Christian’s Jordan Phillips and Jen Carr each netted four points in the opening quarter for a 10-2 lead. Greenwood Mennonite’s Amber Swartzentruber made two foul shots and two threepointers to pull her team within six in the second quarter. Phillips added three more points to up the Eagles’ lead to nine before Swartzentruber hit a buzzer beater to make it 21-14 at the half. Phillips paced the Eagles with nine points while Carr, Rebekah Cain, and Brooke Coppage added four points each. Swartzentruber netted all 10 of her first half points in the second quarter. In the third quarter, Greenwood Mennonite’s Hannah Rust hit a three-pointer to cut the SCA lead to single digits (2719). Swartzentruber added three more points to make it a five point game. Carr hit a foul line jumper for a 31-24 Seaford Christian advantage at the end of the third quarter. She netted four points to extend the Eagle lead to 39-26 in the fourth quarter. Swartzentruber hit a three-pointer at the end of the game, but Seaford Christian won, 41-29. Carr led SCA with 12 points, Coppage netted 10, Phillips

Male Athlete of the WeekC.R. Wilkins- Seaford High

Seaford’s C.R. Wilkins recorded his team’s first win in last Friday’s dual meet against Caesar Rodney. Wilkins’ pin in the 135 pound match was the first of four Blue Jay pins.

Seaford Christian’s Brooke Coppage looks to pass the ball during last Friday’s win over Greenwood Mennonite. Coppage had 10 points in the Eagles’ 41-29 victory. Photo by Mike McClure

had nine points, and Cain added eight. Swartzentruber led all scorers with 18 points for GMS.

Female Athlete of the WeekAmber Swartzentruber- GMS

Greenwood Mennonnite’s Amber Swartzentruber netted a game high 18 points in last Friday’s road loss to Seaford Christian. Swartzentruber tallied 10 points in the second quarter and made three three-pointers in the game.

Honorable mention- Jeff Akins- Seaford; Ross Clagg- Seaford; C.J. Martinez- Seaford; Josh Smith- Seaford; Andre Dickerson- Woodbridge; Marc NockWoodbridge; Rashawn Church- Seaford; Vincent Glover- Seaford; Dajaun ShortWoodbridge; Robert Jefferson- Woodbridge; Troy DeShields- Sussex Tech; Paige Venables- Seaford; Ania Sypek- Seaford; Alexis Smith- Seaford; Kera SampsonWoodbridge; Whitley Maddox- Seaford; Anitra Hughes- Seaford; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Tiarrah Hinton- Woodbridge; Jen Carr- Seaford Christian; Brooke Coppage- Seaford Christian

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Seaford Christian’s Rebekah Cain prepares to shoot a foul shot during last Friday’s game. Cain had eight points in a home win over Greenwood Mennonite. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge Little League to hold registration for 2009

Woodbridge Little League will hold registration for the 2009 season on the following dates: Early bird- Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Greenwood Fire Hall. The cost is $45 for one child, $60 for two children, and $70 for three or more children. Regular- Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Greenwood Fire Hall. The cost is $50 for one child, $65 for two children, and $75 for three or more children. Visit the league’s website at www.woodbridgell.com for more information.

HOURS: SEAFORD 5:30 AM - 11 PM LAUREL 10 AM - 10 PM

The Seaford High boys’ swim team is ready for the competition with the “Circle of in’tim’idation”, a loud chant led by Timmy Halter. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Nanticoke Little League to hold 2009 signups starting Feb. 14 Nanticoke Little League will be holding signups for the 2009 season on the following dates and times: Feb. 14, 21, and 28 and March 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Seaford Middle School cafeteria and Feb. 19 and 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seaford Middle School cafeteria. The cost is $45 for the first child and $20 for additional children.

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a basket and Lloyd made a free throw to knot the score. Anitra Hughes, Keona Hughes, and Zoe Laws scored two points each to give Seaford a 32-28. Wilson hit a three-pointer with 1:02 left in the game to pull the Wildcats within one (32-31). Anitra Hughes made a pair of free throws to put Seaford up, 34-31. Wilson and the Wildcats had one last shot, with her three-point shot at the buzzer bounc-

MORNING STAR • JANuARy 22 - 28, 2009 ing off the rim. Anitra Hughes led all scorers with 16 points, Maddox had 13 points and six rebounds, and Keona Hughes added three points and seven rebounds. “She’s been stepping up big time. Everybody’s been stepping up with her,” Smith said of junior Anitra Hughes. “She doesn’t get bothered by the pressure. She loves the pressure.” Leatherbury netted 12 points and made four steals and Wilson had 12 points, five rebounds, and five steals for Delmar.

Ross Clagg, top, came out strong and added another first period pin for Seaford Friday night in his team’s home match against Caesar Rodney. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford’s Maryann Hicks dives for the ball during her team’s win last Thursday in Delmar. Hicks and the Blue Jays made a number of hustle plays despite having limited numbers on the bench. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for Jan. 22-28

Thursday, Jan. 22- Girls’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Dover, Woodbridge home vs. Polytech, Sussex Tech at Laurel; swimming- Seaford home vs. Dover, Sussex Tech at Cape Henlopen Friday, Jan. 23- Boys’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Smyrna, Woodbridge at Polytech, Laurel at Sussex Tech, Seaford Christian at Salisbury Christian; wrestling- Seaford at Smyrna; girls’ basketball- Seaford Christian at Salisbury Christian Saturday, Jan. 24- Girls’ basketball- Laurel at Seaford Monday, Jan. 26- Wrestling- Seaford home vs. St. Thomas More; girls’ basketballWoodbridge at Salisbury School Tuesday, Jan. 27- Girls’ basketball- Seaford at Polytech, Woodbridge at Campus Community, Seaford Christian at Wesleyan Christian, Sussex Tech home vs. Indian River; boys’ basketball- Seaford home vs. Polytech, Woodbridge at Cape Henlopen, Seaford Christian at Wesleyan Christian, Sussex Tech at Indian River Wednesday, Jan. 28- Wrestling- Seaford at Polytech, Woodbridge at Cape Henlopen, Sussex Tech home vs. Indian River

Woodbridge track and field competes in meet at Tower Hill

The Woodbridge indoor track and field teams competed in the N5CTA meet at Tower Hill last Saturday. The Raiders’ results follow: Girls- 55 meter hurdles- 4. Tiarrah Hinton, 10.1; 200 meter dash- 11. Amber DeCarlo, 30.4; shot put- 11. Myriah Alexander, 20’ 7 1/2” Boys- 55 meter hurdles- 4. Dajaun Short, 8.3; 200- 11. Dashawn Collins, 26.1; 4X400- 8. Woodbridge (Nick Laurel, Korian Majette, Keyon Massey, Short), 4:14; shot put- 4. Robert Jefferson, 39’ 9”

Seaford’s Joshua Smith, right, finishes off his opponent with a pin in the first period for the Blue Jays in the match against Caesar Rodney High School. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Greenwood Mennonite to host annual basketball tournament

Greenwood Mennonite School will host the Annual Greenwood Mennonite School Basketball Invitational Tournament this Friday and Saturday. The schedule is as follows: Friday 1/23- Saints Peter and Paul girls vs. Holly Grove, 4 p.m.; Saints Peter and Paul boys vs. Central Christian, 5:30; Greenwood Mennonite girls vs. The Tome School, 7 p.m.; Greenwood Mennonite boys vs. The Tome School, 8:30 p.m. Saturday 1/24- girls’ consolation game, 1 p.m.; boys’ consolation game, 2:30 p.m.; girls’ championship, 4 p.m.; boys’ championship game, 5:30 p.m.

Blue Raiders top Lake Forest, fall to Dover Senators The Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Lake Forest, 70-55, and lost to Dover, 68-55, in games last week. The Raiders used a 24-12 advantage in the third quarter to erase a one point deficit in the first half of last Wednesday’s game against Lake Forest. Andre Dickerson netted 21 points, Marc Nock had 16, Jorge Young tallied nine points and Jervontae Dale added eight points for Woodbridge. Dickerson led the Raiders with 19, Nock had 11 points, and Dale had nine points in last Friday’s loss to Dover.

Seaford boys’ basketball team falls to Caesar Rodney The Seaford varsity boys’ basketball team lost to Caesar Rodney, 76-53, last Friday. The Riders jumped out to a 25-12 lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back. Jeff Akins led the Blue Jays with 13 points, Vincent Glover had 12 points, and Rashawn Church added nine points.

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Seaford High boys’ swim team coach Bailey Noel discusses some changes and strategies prior to the final relay race of the swim meet against Kent County. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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MORNING STAR • JANuARy 22 - 28, 2009

Boys and Girls swim team tops CSST, 275-262

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Sussex (BGCW) swim team defeated the Chesapeake Spirit Swim Team (CSST), 275-262, on January 3. The following are the Seaford team’s top two finishers in each event: Girls 7-8 100 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1. BGCW (Brittany Hall, Hannah Simmons, Rebecca Wheatley, Baylee Ketterman), 1:28.06; Boys 7-8100 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1. BGCW (Sebastian Buenano, Kaleb Parsons, Dominic Anthony, Darius Ramsey), 1:34.49; Girls 9-10 100 Yard Freestyle Relay- 2. BGCW (Samantha Cotton, Victoria Dalton, Bridget Johnson, Kelsey Ketterman), 1:11.88; Boys 9-10- 100 Yard Freestyle Relay- 2. BGCW (Jarius Hinds, Shaun Chartin, Justin Alloway, Cohen Davis), 1:34.93 Girls 11-12 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1. BGCW (Briana Hall, Hailey Parks, Ariella Anthony, Tiffani Hinds), 2:12.77; Girls 13-14 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1. BGCW (Shanice Cannon, Blondina DuPont, Lindsey Banning, Stephanie Williams), 2:11.67; Boys 13-14 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1. BGCW (Kyler Sheerer, Elisha White, Bradley LaMenza, Ethan White), 2:02.33; Girls 15-18 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1. BGCW (Payton Shirey, Alexis Carey, Ali Schwartz, Lauran Hare), 2:00; Boys 15-18 200 Yard Freestyle Relay- 1. BGCW (Lee Mayer, Colby Hastings, Phillip DeMott, Spencer Noel), 1:51.6 Girls 7-8 25 Yard Butterfly- 2. Brittany Hall, 26.43; Boys 7-8 25 Yard Butterfly- 2. Christopher Smith, 22.21; Girls 9-10 25 Yard Butterfly- 2. Victoria Dalton, 19.58; Boys 9-10 25 Yard Butterfly- 1. Jarius Hinds, 23.17; Girls 11-12 25 Yard Butterfly- 1. Briana Hall, 32.75; Girls 13-14 50 Yard Butterfly- 1. Lindsey Sherwood, 31.42; Girls 1519 50 Yard Butterfly- 1. Payton Shirey, 29.31, 2. Alexis Carey, 33.90 Girls 6U 25 Yard Backstroke- 1. Victoria Carey, 32.15, 2. Alexandra Simmons, 37.67; Girls 7-8 25 Yard Backstroke- 1. Hannah Simmons, 21.77; Boys 7-8 25 Yard Backstroke- 2. Darius Ramsey, 27.87; Boys 9-10 25 Yard Backstroke- 2. Jarius Hinds, 24.62; Boys 11-12 50 Yard Backstroke- 1. Kyler Sheerer, 39.40, 2. Bradley LaMenza, 49.20; Girls 13-14 50 Yard Backstroke- 1. Shanice Cannon, 39.97; Girls 1518 50 Yard Backstroke- 1. Ali Schwartz, 36.20, 2. Alexis Carey, 37.14 Girls 7-8 25 Yard Breaststroke- 1. Brittany Hall, 28.49, 2. Hannah Simmons, 29.29; Boys 7-8 25 Yard Breaststroke- 1. Sebastian Buenano, 34.10, 2. Darius Ramsey, 24.95; Girls 9-10 25 Yard Breaststroke- 1. Shelby Williams, 21.51; Boys 9-10 25 Yard Breaststroke- 2. Christian Handy, 28.82; Girls 11-12 50 Yard Breaststroke- 1. Briana Hall, 38.59; Boys 11-12 50 Yard Breaststroke- 2. Bradley LaMenza, 55.81; Girls 13-14 50 Yard Breaststroke- 1. Shanice Cannon, 38.72; Girls 15-18 50 Yard Breaststroke- 1. Ali Schwartz, 42.95, 2. Amanda Mancuso, 43.39 Girls 6U 25 Yard Freestyle- 1. Victoria Carey, 31.23; Girls 7-8 25 Yard Freestyle- 1. Brittany Hall, 19.21, 2. Hannah Simmons, 19.99; Boys 7-8 25 Yard Freestyle- 2. Sebastian Buenano, 21.47; Boys 9-101t. Christian Handy, 16.99; Boys 11-12 50 Yard Freestyle- 2. Kyler Sherrer, 36.67; Girls 13-14 50 Yard Freestyle- 2. Blondina DuPont, 33.14; Girls 15-18 50 Yard Freestyle- 1. Payton Shirey, 25.91, Jordyn Gum, 30.02 Boys 9-10 100 Yard IM- 1. Jarius Hinds, 1:44.47, 2. Shaun Chartin, 2:08.56; Girls 11-12 100 Yard IM- 1. Briana Hall, 1:13.94, 2. Ariella Anthony, 1:25.59; Girl 13-14 100 Yard IM- 1. Shanice Cannon, 1:13.79; Girls 15-18 100 Yard IM- 1. Payton Shirey, 1:08.63, 2. Ali Schwartz, 1:20.42 Girls 7-8 100 Yard Medley Relay- 1. BGCW (Hannah Simmons, Rebecca Wheatley, Brittany Hall, Allison Wheatley), 1:49.51, 2. BGCW (Kayla Booros, Baylee Ketterman, Claudia Carey, Kathryn Donati), 2:04.77; Boys 7-8 100 Yard Medley Relay- 1. BGCW (Dylan Drace, Sebastian Buenano, Dominic Anthony, Darius Ramsey), 2:13.90; Girls 9-10 100 Yard Medley Relay- 2. BGCW (Samantha Cotton, Shelby Williams, Victoria Dalton, Bridget Johnson), 1:25.45; Boys 9-10 100 Yard Medley Relay- 1. BGCW (Justin Alloway, Alvaro Buenano, Jarius Hinds, Christian Handy), 2:03.58; Girls 11-12 200 Yard Medley Relay- 1. BGCW (Ariella Anthony, Lindsey Banning, Briana Hall, Hailey Parks), 1:59.58; Boys 13-14 200 Yard Medley Relay- 2. BGCW (Kyler Sheerer, Ethan White, Andrew Mackler, Elisha White), 2:37.39; Girls 15-18 200 Yard Medley Relay- 1. BGCW (Lauren Hare, Ali Schwartz, Payton Shirey, Jordyn Gum), 2:21.27 SEAFORD HIGH SWIMMINGSeaford’s Maria DeMott swims the 100 yard breaststroke in Thursday’s swim meet at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. DeMott finished second with a time of 1:24.74. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Seaford Department of Recreation to hold basketball leagues this winter

The Seaford Department of Recreation is offering the following basketball leagues: Six and seven year old basketball- Signups are now taking place for the six and seven year old basketball league. The league starts the beginning of February and the cost is $20. Games will be played on Saturday mornings at Frederick Douglass Elementary. Sign up at the Rec office or call 629-6809 for more information. Co-ed and women’s leagues- Co-ed and women’s basketball leagues will be starting in March. Call the office if you are interested in entering a team. The co-ed league plays Monday nights and the women’s league is on Tuesdays at the middle school.

Lady Ravens defeat Milford Bucs, fall to Delcastle The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ basketball team topped Milford, 46-28, last Thursday behind 25 points by Paige Morris, who netted 13 fourth quarter points. Mariah Johnson added nine points and Sierra Laws had seven points in the win. The Ravens fell to Delcastle, 46-30, after trailing, 14-3, in the first quarter. Heather Fuller paced Sussex Tech with 12 points and Laws and Morris each netted eight points.

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A view from the cheap seats By Mike McClure, Star Sports Editor Delaware/Delmarva pride- The Delmarva Peninsula, specifically Delaware, has been in the national news for the past year or so. Of course, Joe Biden becoming the first vice president from Delaware has received a lot of press as has University of Delaware grad Joe Flacco, who had a great rookie season as the Baltimore Ravens’ starting quarterback despite last weekend’s setback in Pittsburgh. Locally, Seaford grad Derrik Gibson will be reporting to spring training pretty soon in preparation for his first full season of professional ball after being drafted by the Boston Red Sox last summer. Delmar High and Salisbury University grad Dustin Johnson is also playing pro ball in the Arena 2 football league. Johnson, who was recently in the area, played wide receiver and defensive back for the BossierShreveport Battle Dustin Johnson Wings. In 16 regular season games, Johnson caught nine passes for 137 yards (15.2) and four touchdowns. He also intercepted two passes. Antwan Lake, a Cambridge South Dorchester and West Virginia University grad who was born in Seaford, had five tackles in 11 games in his third season with the New Orleans Saints and sixth season in the NFL. Honoring Ben Sirman- As the Star reported last week, Ben Sirman will receive the Herm Reitzes Award from at the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association (DSBA) banquet this weekend. Unfortunately, the DSBA is primarily an upstate organization which holds all of its meetings and banquets upstate and releases all of its information through the upstate papers. So, the Star did not receive any information about this award. Here’s some information I gathered from a story I wrote about Mr. Sirman a few years ago. Sirman’s sports career began in

Laurel. The 1958 Laurel High graduate won 10 varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. He played in the all-state football game and was first team all-state in basketball. Sirman, a memBen Sirman ber of the Bulldogs’ undefeated teams in 1957 and 1958, went on to attend Swarthmore College (Pa.) on a McCabe scholarship. In 1962, Sirman graduated from Swarthmore with a degree in History and nine varsity letters (in football, baseball, and basketball). Sirman was hired as a teacher by Bridgeville High in 1962 at the age of 21. After officiating for a couple years, he turned to coaching. Sirman’s philosophy was a “we, not me, attitude,” instilling the importance of academics and sportsmanship. Sirman coached baseball, football, and basketball at Bridegville, compiling a 102-28-1 record in the three sports. In light of the pending consolidation of Bridgeville High and Greenwood High, Ben decided to coach in his wife’s hometown of Seaford. Sirman was a teacher, guidance counselor, head football coach, and assistant athletic director at Seaford from 1969 to 1972. He became the athletic director while also serving as guidance counselor and football coach until he retired in 1991. When Sirman became athletic director he turned the reigns of the football team over to Ron Dickerson. Sirman remained involved with the team as the line coach. Until recently, Sirman served as the Henlopen Conference’s Executive Secretary. Congratulations Mr. Sirman on a well deserved honor. Quick hits- Sirman will receive the award this Sunday during the DSBA banquet which is taking place at the Cavaliers Country Club starting at 5 p.m. Two local schools are looking to win the DIAA sportsmanship award. See the story in next week’s Star.

Seaford High’s Kelly Kimpton swims the 100 yard backstroke in Tuesday’s meet held at Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. The Blue Jays defeated Easton High with a combined score of 226 - 118. Full story next week in the Seaford Star. Photo by Lynn Schofer

This Tuesday’s scores, only in the Seaford/Laurel Star.

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High games and series Mike Baker 248 Maurice Duncan 623 Ellen Messick 234 Kim Marine 599

Club 50

High games and series Denis Dunkleman 283, 757 Yvonne Herr 267 Judi Ucello 736 Doris Mullen 736

Eastern Shore Men

High games and series

Jay Cottet Kenneth Garrett

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Baby Blue Jays

High games and series Adin Chambers 175, 337 Athena Sammons 160 Michelle Talley 301

Seaford City

High games and series Andrew Parlier 307, 795

Sunday Nite Mixed

High games and series Justin Imbs-Auf-Inca 303, 779 Brenda Layton 287, 779

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High games and series Doug Avery 296, 807 Sherry Hastings 289 Theresa Richey 772 Tyler Wells 277 Douglas Avery, Jr. 774 Brittany Hastings 781, 795

Star

High games and series C.J. Ellis 226 Brad Heritage 659 Jenna Cottet 288, 680

Christian Fellowship

High games and series Burton King 230 Mark Melson 644 Joyce Tull 229, 650

Wednesday AM Mixed

High games and series Myron Hayes 292, 724 Doris Barron 273 Shirley Bramble 711

Tuesday Early Mixed

High games and series Greg Reed 259 James Howell 729 Melynda Hitchens 237 Diane Patchett 654

Mardel

High games and series

Gary Holodick Eric Wagoner

290 783

Senior Express

High games and series Joe Thompson 300 Harold Sheets 819 Ruth Horsey 292, 806

Young Adults

High games and series Michael Cherrix 274, 709 Cassie Wooters 226, 557

Niteowl

High games and series Rich Smith 309 Tim Dean 754

Thursday Night Mixed

High games and series Jerry Mariner 271 Rebecca Hutson 268 Elgi Austell 706

Friday Trios

High games and series Barry Robbins 274, 726 Norma Lee Horne 275, 697

Laurel/Seaford Star Tuesday high school scoreboard Boys’ basketball- Smyrna 48, Woodbridge 46Marc Nock netted 14 points, Andre Dickerson had 11 points and four blocked shots, and Trez Kane added 10 points in the Raider loss. See next week’s Seaford Star for the full story. Cape Henlopen 71, Laurel 53- Carey Shelton paced the Bulldogs with 19 points in the loss. Delmar 53, Sussex Tech 42- Johnny Wilson tallied 27 points to lead the Wildcats to the road win. Daronte DeShields added 11 points and K.J. Trader had nine points for Delmar. Josh Strand scored 16 points for the Ravens. Dover 65, Seaford 48Vincent Glover had a teamDaronte DeShields high 15 points and Rashawn Church netted 12 points for the Blue Jays. Woodbridge’s Andre DickerGirls’ basketball- Smyrna 73, Woodbridge 32- son puts up a shot over a Grace Reardon scored nine points and Anyea Griffin Smyrna defender during Tuesday’s game. Photo by Mike added eight points in the loss. McClure

Woodbridge’s Marc Nock takes the ball to the basket during his team’s home loss to Smyrna on Tuesday. Nock had a team high 14 points in the 48-46 loss. Photo by Mike McClure

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD, an ordinance to amend the City of Seaford Municipal Code: Chapter 4 Buildings: Article 5. Numbering of Buildings Sec 4-23-36 Placement of numbers. By changing the text of Paragraph B as follows: B. All industrial and commercial structures shall display address numbers of not less than ten inches in height. When possible, the number shall be displayed beside or over the main entrance of the structure. In higher density commercial areas, the height of the numbers may be reduced only with the approval of the Building Official. A copy of the complete Buildings Ordinance may be obtained at the City of Seaford City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware or by calling the City Office at (302) 629-9173 and requesting a copy. Amended January 13, 2009 Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 1/22/1tc

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MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 32 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING C/Z #1633 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on FEBRUARY 26, 2009, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing concerning a proposal to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Map by changing the following area: From an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District to a CR-1 Commercial Residential District for a certain parcel of land lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, land lying at the southwest corner of U.S. Route 13 and Road 485 (O’Neals Road), to be located on 2.708 acres, more or less, and being lands of HERTRICH PROPERTIES V, INC. Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this proposal may be examined by interested parties in the Planning and Zoning Office, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. For additional information contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 1/22/1tc NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Ordinance has been proposed at the regular meeting of the Sussex County Council on November 6, 2007: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP OF SUSSEX COUNTY FROM AN AR-1 AGRICUlTURAl RESIDENTIAl DISTRICT TO A CR-1 COMMERCIAl RESIDENTIAl DISTRICT FOR A CERTAIN PARCEl OF lAND lYING AND BEING IN BROAD CREEk HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 2.708 ACRES, MORE OR lESS, (land lying at the southwest corner of U.S. Route 13 and Road 485 (O’Neals Road); application filed on behalf of HERTRICH PROPERTIES V, INC.; C/Z #1633). Copies of the above ordinance are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Sussex County Council, County Administrative

Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware. Public Hearings thereon will be held in the Chamber of the Sussex County Council, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on MARCH 24, 2009, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. At that time and place, all persons interested shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 1/22/1tc TOWN OF BLADES ELECTION Candidates wishing to run for the two (2) council seats and the Mayoral seat that are up for election in Blades, must file a letter of intent with the Town Hall stating which office they are seeking election for. Forms may be obtained at the Town Hall. Candidates must file notice by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009. No letters will be accepted after February 2, 2009. 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 2, 2009 election must register at the Blades Town Hall by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. No registration will be allowed after February 18, 2009. All citizens who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years on the date of the Annual Election and be a citizen of the United States of America for a period of one (1) year and a citizen of the Town of Blades for a period of six (6) months preceding the date of the Annual Municipal Election shall be eligible to register and hold one (1) vote. All citizens who have not voted in the last two (2) contested elections held by the Town must re-register to vote by

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

NOTICE OF NEW ORDINANCE The Town of Blades, on the third and final reading on December 8th, 2008, Town Council passed Ordinance 427. This ordinance states that all properties within the Town limits of Blades are now required to display clearly the assigned house or building numbers. Your house number must be three (3) inches in height and using a reflective material and be displayed on the front wall or porch of your home/apt. Your house number must be two (2) inches in height and using reflective material placed on your mailbox. All industrial and commercial structures shall display address numbers no less than ten (10) inches in height and shall be displayed beside or over the main entrance. Please call the Town Administrator at 629-7366 to obtain the full ordinance or if you have any questions or comments. All residents and businesses have until January 31st, 2009 to comply with said ordinance. Vikki Prettyman Town Administrator Town of Blades 1/8/3tc

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

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

Estate of Sharyn H. White, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Sharyn H. White who departed this life on the 30th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Paula Susan lizewski on the 12th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 30th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Paula Susan lizewski See LEGALS—page 35

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 33 8429 Ingleton Rd. Easton, MD 21601 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/22/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Susan J. Betts, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Susan J. Betts who departed this life on the 26th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Rosemary Betts Beauregard, A. Dean Betts, Jr. on the 8th day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said C0-Executors on or before the 26th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Rosemary Betts Beauregard 118 Heronwood Drive Milton, DE 19968 A. Dean Betts, Jr. 31199 Beaver Circle Lewes, DE 19958 Richard L. Russell Attorney: Harold W. T Purnell, II, Esq. P.O. Box 977 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/22/3tc

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Estate of Vera M. Hallman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Vera M. Hallman who departed this life on the 7th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Clifford K. Loveland on the 30th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 7th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Clifford K. Loveland 3652 St. Lukes Rd. Salisbury, MD 21804 Attorney: Sharon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr.

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Estate of Michael Evans, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Michael Evans who departed this life on the 2nd day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Milford, DE were duly granted unto Donald E. Evans on the 30th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 2nd day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Donald E. Evans 217 Bay Ave. Milford, DE 19963 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/15/3tc

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Estate of Kathryn Elizabeth Arnett, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Kathryn Elizabeth Arnett who departed this life on the 16th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Victor H. Laws on the 31st day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 16th day of August, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Victor H. Laws 209 East Main St. Salisbury, MD 21801 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/15/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Helen L. Messick, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Helen L. Messick who departed this life on the 20th day of December, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Colleen Minner, Constance Dae Nichols on the 2nd day of January, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required

NOTICE

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

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

Estate of Phyllis A. Murphy, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Phyllis A. Murphy who departed this life on the 28th day of November, A.D. 2008 late of Blades, DE were duly granted unto Fred Murphy on the 29th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 28th day of July, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Fred Murphy 116 E. 3rd Street

Sharing Fund offers grants up to $1,000 to pay for heating bills In concert with the dramatic increases in the funding level for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Chesapeake Utilities announces that the grant levels of the Sharing Fund have also increased for the third consecutive year for those who qualify for assistance. Together, these resources will help struggling families across the Delmarva Peninsula pay their heating bills this winter. Chesapeake Utilities created the Sharing Fund with donations provided by customers, employees, the community and Chesapeake Utilities Corporation to ensure that the elderly, ill and those facing financial hardship are not forgotten during the cold winter months when energy bills are at their peak. For 2009, Chesapeake Utilities will commit over $45,000 in support of the Sharing fund. Grants of up to $600 are now available to approved customers over the age of

60, who are living on a fixed income and need assistance. In addition to increasing the grant levels, additional Sharing Fund grants of up to $1,000 are being offered to those who are recently unemployed or struggling with mortgage-related issues or need assistance with the repair or replacement of their heating equipment or water heaters. Sharing grants are available for all eligible customers of Chesapeake Utilities living on Delmarva. Applications for the grants are available through Catholic Charities in Delaware (302-674-1782) and Shore-Up in Maryland (410-749-1142). The Sharing fund, also known as CHEERP was incorporated in 1983. In 2008 alone, over 260 grants totaling more than $60,000 were provided to those in need on Delmarva. LIHEAP is a block grant program which assists low-income households – both homeowners and renters – with their energy bills. The application period is through March 31, 2009.

New Senate rules will clear a traditional roadblock to having bills considered in committees. Under the rules, bills will have to be heard within 12 legislative days of their assignment to a committee. In the past, committee chairs were able to hold bills assigned to them without a hearing. If a bill is held for more than 12 legislative days without a hearing, Senate members can petition to have the bill brought out of committee. Once a bill is voted out of committee, its chairman can no longer hold the bill. If a bill is voted out of committee, it’s put on the Senate’s ready list and can be placed on the Senate agenda by its prime Senate sponsor or the Senate

floor manager of a House Bill. The new rules also formalize a change requiring committee chairs to announce meetings five days in advance and to post agendas of bills being heard as well as formalizing last year’s rule change that posted Senate actions on the Internet at the close of the legislative day. The new rule mirrors House exclusions for financial committees from the hearing requirements. “We have said that, as we reached agreement on changes to the rules, we would bring them to the full Senate for consideration. That is what we did today,” said Senate President Pro Tem Thurman Adams Jr., D-Bridgeville.

Senate rules to speed bill flow

Blades, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/8/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Esther Dennis, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Esther Dennis who departed this life on the 27th day of October, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Deborah D. Baker on the 29th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 27th day of June, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Deborah D. Baker 28900 Johnsons Drive Seaford, DE 19973

Attorney: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/8/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Carl Russell Boyd, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Carl Russell Boyd who departed this life on the 28th day of July, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Marcia Renee Boyd on the 29th day of December, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 28th day of March, A.D. 2009 or abide

by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Marcia Renee Boyd 530 North Shipley Street Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 1/8/3tc LEGAL NOTICE ON FEBRUARY 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., Laurel Storage Center, Road 468, Laurel, DE will conduct a sale pursuant to Title 25, DEL. C. ANN. 4904-4905. The contents of the following bins will be sold: Bin(s): #224 Carla Oney; #222 Connie Buchwald; #202 Williamanna Hill; #192 Bonnie Boyce; #174 Mary Garrison; #164 Sharon Parsons; #137 Darnell Hughes; #128 Cheryl Taylor; #126 Daniel Hager; #120 Paula Bawel; #116 Timothy Ross; #80 Angel Boyce; #26 Eldora Reed; #67 Michael T. Davis Jr.; #65 Joseph Scurry; #57 Edward Piekarski; #43 Kathy Dulis. BIDDERS: Call office on day of sale to confirm, (302) 875-5931. 1/22/2tc

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Health Briefs Protect yourself from back injuries

The first annual Ag Safety and Health Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Delaware State Fire School in Dover. The workshop will focus on back injuries. Preventing back injuries is the nation’s number one workplace safety problem. A nationwide survey of farmers receiving services from Agrability confirm these staggering statistics indicating that back injuries are the second most common disability. Workshop topics include understanding the back, lifting techniques, treatment and management of back injuries plus assistive technologies for workers with back injuries. Medical and assistive technology experts will share their expertise and allow time for your questions. There is no registration fee for the workshop but registration is required. Lunch is being provided by Nationwide Insurance. To register, call the Delaware Farm Bureau Office at 302-697-3183. For more information, contact Ron Jester at the University of Delaware at 302-856-7303, ext. 530. This workshop is sponsored by the University of Delaware, Cooperative Extension in cooperation with Easter Seals, Bayhealth Medical Center, and the Arthritis Foundation.

Lehman elected to board

Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, Inc. recently elected Maria Geary Lehman to its board of directors. A nurse by profession and a Seaford resident for the past 22 years, Maria works alongside her husband, Dr. Harry Lehman, in his pediatric practice. She has served on the Foster Care Review Board for the state of Delaware and Lehman currently serves on the library advisory committee for Sussex Technical High School. She is a longtime volunteer for Nanticoke Health Services and currently sits on the development committee. Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, Inc. has been serving Delaware’s families for 55 years and is the largest provider of mental health services for children and youth in the state. DGS serves up to 10,000 children and their families annually with a continuum of mental health programs offered through clinics in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes and Seaford.

Eli Lilly settlement announced

The Delaware Department of Justice has reached a proposed settlement with Eli

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email your questions to: askthedoc@nanticoke.org or mail them to: Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Marketing Dept. 801 Middleford Rd, Seaford DE 19973

Lilly and Company to settle allegations that the company engaged in a marketing campaign that improperly promoted its anti-psychotic drug, Zyprexa. Under the proposed settlement, Eli Lilly will pay the states and the federal government a total of $800 million in civil damages and penalties to compensate Medicaid and other federal healthcare programs. Based on the Delaware Medicaid Program’s utilization of the drug, Delaware’s share of the civil settlement will be $602,000, which will be split between the State Medicaid Program and the State’s General Fund. Between Sept. 1999 and Dec. 2005 Eli Lilly promoted the sale and use of Zyprexa, an antipsychotic medication used to treat certain psychological disorders, for “off-label” uses which the Food and Drug Administration had not approved, such as the treatment of depression, anxiety, irritability, disrupted sleep, nausea and gambling addiction. Eli Lilly promoted Zyprexa to psychiatrists and primary care physicians and also provided money and other items of value to health care professionals. As a result of these promotional activities, physicians prescribed Zyprexa for children and adolescents, dementia patients in long term care facilities, and in unapproved dosage amounts, all of which are uses that were not medically accepted indications for which state Medicaid programs would approve reimbursement.

LDAF Autism Ball planned

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

Cancer Networking Support Group The Wellness Community of Delaware offers a “General Cancer Networking”

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

Aging program planned

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

Cholesterol screenings

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

Look Good, Feel Better

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

Advice from Will Rogers By Anthony Policastro, M.D

There is a song form the Broadway show “Will Rogers’ Follies” that shows the kind of individual Will Rogers was. His approach to others is one that we would all do well to emulate. Rather than summarize the song, I thought it might be a good idea to just share the lyrics as they were written. Never met a man I didn’t like High fallutin gent or Bowery bum yes, I’ve come a long way down the pike never met a man I didn’t like Never shook a hand I didn’t like Royal Prince of Wales or working Joe though I know life’s one long rocky hike never met a man I didn’t like In all of my wanderin’ I’ve bumped into all kinds of people fancy cinema stars, false evangelists politicians, morticians and I have reached the conclusion while hiking the pike though I try and I try never once met a guy that I didn’t like I said I roamed along Napa Valley Shubert Alley, Rue de la Plei Oklahoma, Kalamazoo

and I have reached the conclusion while hiking the pike no I never met one that I didn’t like Met the worst and met the best some that put me into the test almost made me change my mind yet somehow I always find if you don’t expect too much there’s a certain human touch homo sapiens have got other animals have not Try the shoes on that are his feel what makes him what he is what’s it like inside his skin living in the skin he’s in just like me a lump of sod there what for the grace of God That is the philosophy of this part time Cherokee president to king or Pat and Mike folks can last but I can give up hope spun my rope along way down the pike never met a man I didn’t like high tone gent, bowery bum Prince of Wales, working Joe Pat and Mike Cherokee, philosophy I never met a man I didn’t like The real question is how many of us could say that we live the same way? A better question is why not?

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

Diabetes educational program

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, will be holding a four-week diabetes educational program beginning February 4 and continuing February 11, 18 and 25 from 5pm - 7pm to be held at the hospital. Registration for this class is required. The cost of the four-week program may be reimbursable by insurance. This fourweek program includes weekly education

sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes self-management. Our goal is to give you the self-management skills to control your diabetes. Family members/ significant others are welcome to attend the weekly sessions. Program Schedule Week 1 - What is diabetes: physiology and self-care skills review Week 2 - Meal Planning, eating out, reading labels Week 3 - Self blood glucose monitoring and management, sick day rules, traveling Week 4 - Medications used to manage diabetes, stress management: coping with diabetes and lifestyle changes, summary and course evaluations, goal setting To register and to obtain additional information regarding the course, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 302-629-6611, extension 2446.

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Education Battle of the Bands to return

The third annual Seaford High Battle of the Bands will be held at Seaford High School on Friday, Feb. 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance (available in Room 205 at the high school) and $7 at the door. The evening includes a Guitar Hero contest at 5 p.m. and exotic tattoos and face painting by Wild and Crazy Entertainment of Eldersburg, Md. Shirts and food will be available for purchase. The deadline to register to compete is Monday, Feb. 2. Applications are available at Seaford High School and Seaford Music. Prizes include a guitar, gift certificates and more. For more information, contact Harry Brake or Maria Demott at 302-6294587, ext. 405.

Del Tech offers fashion design

Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, is holding two courses in fashion design. In level 1 of Getting Started in Fashion Design, students learn the basic techniques and skills in flat pattern drafting, use of commercial dress forms, shirt and bodice slopers, including making samples and manufacturing. Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m., beginning Feb. 4. In Getting Started in Fashion Design, level 2, students will refine and incorporate their skills in advanced techniques used in the industry. Classes meet on Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m., beginning May 6. Both 11-session courses are taught by professionals Natasha Newsome, an assistant manager at Juicy Couture, and Karlie Class, an art teacher in the Indian River School District. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

DCHS waives application fee

The Delmarva Christian High School Board is waiving the $125 student application fee to families willing to make an early commitment to Delmarva Christian High School. Applications postmarked before Jan. 31 for the 2009-2010 school year will not be required to include the $125 student application fee. Applications already received for next school year will receive a credit. “The board is to be commended for recognizing that many families, in spite of the current economic situation, want their children to be educated in an environment that reinforces their Christian family values,” said principal Scott Kemerling. The application fee will be reinstated after Jan. 31. For more information, call 302-856-4040 or visit www.delmarvachristian.com.

Nurses’ assistant program begins

Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, is planning a nurses’ assistant course. Instruction will be given at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford and Delaware Tech from Feb. 2 to April 6. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Graduates will

be prepared to take the Nurse Aid Competency Exam for certification. All nurses’ assistants must take this exam to be certified to work in Delaware. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

Two local cadets march in parade

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI), the nation’s oldest state-supported military college, participated in the 2009 Inaugural Parade in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Two local cadets participated in the parade, Michael J. Rementer of Seaford and Walter L. Vanaman III of Georgetown.

Funeral home scholarship program

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 ten 2009 graduating high school students in the Delmarva area of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia who plan to enroll in a post secondary liberal arts institution for the 2008-2009 academic year. The scholarship awards will be paid directly to the college or university on the students’ behalf. The deadline for applying is March 15. Applicants must provide proof of acceptance to the college of their choice and must be favorably recommended by their school principal or counselor and another individual unrelated to them. They also must demonstrate some indication of financial need. Applications can be obtained from any of the Bennie Smith Funeral Home locations, by contacting Francis W. Gates at the main office in Dover, or by calling 800-296-8889.

Poultry group offering scholarships

Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. (DPI) is accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate scholarships for from $1,500 to $4,000. Undergraduate applicants must be students in good standing at an accredited two-year or four-year institution in the United States or in the case of graduating high school seniors, accepted to an accredited institution within the United States. Individuals must have an academic major in a subject area relevant to Delmarva’s poultry industry and be planning a career in Delmarva’s poultry industry. A transcript must accompany each application. Graduate student applicants must meet the above criteria and must be engaged in research that directly benefits Delmarva’s poultry industry. Preference will be given to applicants from families that either are members of DPI or own a business that is a member of DPI. Previous recipients may reapply. Applications must be completed and received at the following address by June 30: DPI College Scholarship Program, 16686 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947-4881. Application forms and additional information are available from the Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., 302-856-9037, or from the Web site www.dpicicken.org.

PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY - Linda Gunson, assistant vice president and branch manager, County Bank, Seaford branch, recently participated in the Principal for a Day Program organized by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. Linda was “principal” for a day at Central Elementary School in Seaford where she monitored several classrooms and sat in on teacher planning sessions. After lunch duty, she attended a faculty meeting and ended the day with bus duty. Shown here, Gunson receives a congratulatory handshake from Robert N. Zachry, principal of Central Elementary School, upon completing her duty as Principal for a Day.

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National officers from FFA visit Sussex Tech for first time The National FFA Officers Team recently visited Sussex Technical High School and spoke to the sophomore environmental class about the opportunities available through participation in FFA activities and competitions. This was the first time the National FFA officers have visited Sussex Tech. Other members of the National FFA Team who visited are shown in the back row of photo in FFA jackets, starting third from left. They are: Regina Holliday; Western Region vice president Riley Branch of Texas; Central Region vice president Laila Hajji of Oklahoma; Eastern Region vice president Hannah Crossen of Ohio; president Paul Moya of New Mexico; secretary Nessie Early of California; Sussex Tech FFA vice president Bradley Wharton of Laurel, who introduced the National FFA Team; and Delaware State FFA reporter Justin Con-

rad of Milford, who accompanied the National Team during their week-long visit of Delaware. Sophomores in the environmental class who met the National FFA Officers Team were (in alphabetical order): Allyssa Bunting, Lewes; Craig Chatterton, Dagsboro; Samantha Constantine, Greenwood; Mayra Cruz, Georgetown; Alex Davis, Greenwood; Zach Dickerson, Laurel; Clarissa Fiedler, Millsboro; Colby Hastings, Seaford; Cody Hopkins, Harbeson; Jake Jones, Milford; Matt King, Seaford; Aubrey Klick, Lincoln; Elliot MacGuire, Rehoboth; Brooke Mankins, Lewes; Caitlyn Mews, Harbeson; Andrew Mitchell, Laurel; Michelle Paradee, Millsboro; Jasmine Perez, Georgetown; Justin Reibsome, Greenwood; Emily Ritter, Millsboro; Leanne Rowe, Selbyville; Ryan Swiger, Ellendale; Clare Thomas, Seaford; Crysta Ward, Milton; and Angela Wilson, Laurel.

STUDENTS FILM HISTORY - Sussex Technical High School Media Broadcasting juniors went to Dover on Tuesday, Jan. 13, to video-record the swearing-in ceremonies and opening session of the 145th General Assembly of the Delaware House of Representatives. Accompanied by teacher Gary Conaway, the students doing the filming were Chris Broadhurst of Milton, Kurt Browning of Georgetown, Caitlin Stone of Bridgeville and Anna Yelverton of Seaford. The students will edit the footage and produce a DVD for each state representative. Before the session began, students posed with District 35 Rep. David L. Wilson. From left are Chris Broadhurst, Kurt Browning, Wilson, and Caitlin Stone. Not pictured is Anna Yelverton.

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Double dipping controversy should end now It didn’t take long for newly elected Republican County Counrank alio cilman Sam Wilson to rear his partisan political head in overstepping his sworn duty and do He was asked to resign what was expected of him, make a fool of himself. by the governor’s office, Thus the anticipated circus at the County Seat in Georgetown but refused. Instead he has begun: Act 1. Wilson is irked with Greg took two state checks. Fuller, Sr., who was appointed recently by Governor Ruth Ann Minner to fill the unexpired term on double dipping with the former head of of Dave Wilson, (no relation) as Sussex the Register of Wills office in Dave WilCounty Register of Wills. son, who held onto that position after he Wilson charges Fuller with “double was elected State Representative. dipping” because he is an administrator According to state law, at 12:01 the with the Department of Services for Children. Since both offices are state positions, morning after elections, legislators go Wilson claims taxpayers shouldn’t have to on the state payroll and begin drawing a check, even though they are not sworn in pay for both positions. until January. What Wilson failed to check is that He should have resigned his Register some 30 years ago C. Russell McCabe, of Wills position. Dave Wilson claims the now director of the Delaware Archives, law says you have to “accept the position” then an employee of that agency, was and be sworn in. elected Sussex County Recorder of Deeds But the governor’s office, backed later as a Democrat without any conflict. by the Attorney General’s office, said he Wilson should go no further to check

“accepted” the legislator’s position by: 1. appearing in the Return Day parade as the winning candidate, 2. participating in the Republican caucus when they chose their leadership, accepting committee assignments, 3. accepting a check. He was asked to resign by the governor’s office, but refused. Instead he took two state checks. Granted, he donated the checks, but in principle he took two pay checks. John Brady, a Republican, as Recorder of Deeds was until he ran for Insurance Commissioner an attorney for the House Republicans. Another double dipper, Mr. Wilson? Brady said he would resign his county position if elected to the state post. Brady ran on a platform for Prothonatary with the platform to eliminate the office; he won and he did. The three elected positions should be eliminated and allow the county to be responsible for the offices, as Wilson recommends. But Councilman Wilson was mute on those two positions held by Republicans. Is it because Fuller is a Democrat? Can Fuller perform both jobs? Not nec-

essary to even show up at the job, or the Recorder of Deeds Office, and the Clerk of the Peace, (only to marry people). Although these offices are Constitutional offices they are run by a full time deputy. The office holder’s signature is a stamp and they may contact their office by phone, email, or occasionally show up. Many only show on days the Council meets. I have known many who just had their checks mailed to them. Fuller conducts security and safety inspections at six juvenile facilities, checking them out once each month and writing evaluations. He has no supervisors, works his own schedule and promises two days a week at his new job. Councilman Mike Vincent, R-Seaford, and the county’s attorney disagreed with Wilson’s argument, saying the Council had no control, but Council President Vance Phillips, R-Laurel, who could squash the argument, has kept the flame burning, stating the issue could come up again at a future meeting. Worry about your budgetary shortfall and get some jobs here, Mr. Wilson. Politics.

I was driving along Delaware 24 the other day and saw a sight I have ony indsor not seen since I was a young boy. There off to the right side of the My memories of the road was a huge field covered with a beautiful sea of white produced geese that Dad raised by hundreds of Snow Geese. at home are not alI remember that during a certain time of the early winter when ways as wondrous and I was boy, I could get up early beloved as my present in the morning before school and encounters... walk through a patch of woods and hunker down beside a ditch that bordered a large open field where After my grandfather died, my father corn earlier had been harvested. The field brought the flock of geese to our home in would be completely covered by Snow Marion Station. My memories of the geese Geese. Just thinking about that sight that Dad raised at home are not always causes me to marvel at the sheer, delicate as wondrous and beloved as my present beauty of those geese. encounters with these beautiful creatures. I have a particular love for geese, espeActually some memories I would just as cially Canada geese. My father and his father before him raised Canada geese. Each soon forget. There were two annoying things that year, whenever I hear the distant honking the geese did on a regular basis. These of geese traveling across the fall and wintwo issues were directly related. First, ter skies in their familiar “V” formation, they would find a way out of the large I have to stop and watch them. As I stand fenced area that was their home. Second, and watch them disappear over the horithey would then walk as a huge group all zon, I feel my father standing beside me, around our house, pavements and steps, as mesmerized as I am at their beauty. dropping extraordinary, seemingly never When I was a little boy I was so ending loads of crap as they moved. amazed by Dad’s relationship with the Walking around after the geese had geese that were raised on my grandfather’s farm. Dad would often take me to the farm claimed their territory was much like to watch, and later help, catch the geese to walking on a mine field. Every step made in a manner to avoid getting a shoe full of clip their wings so they would not fly off. almost liquid goose excrement. Dad and my grandfather were so recDad would then call for me and my ognized by these birds that when the two brothers to help him get the geese back of them walked anywhere near the flock of geese these feathered mammoths would in their fenced area. Now this sounds like an easy chore. After all, their wings were begin honking and squealing and running clipped, so they could not fly. However, toward them like refugees after a care this job requires precise team work and a package. sense of patience as you walk the geese I was convinced that my father actutoward the open fence gate. ally exchanged conversations with the The three of us would form a half circle geese. Dad would sit on a bucket and start and coax the geese into a group. With calling, “come on, come on.” The geese outstretched arms we would begin slowly would start hovering around him, and as walking in time. I can still hear dad as he Dad talked to them, they would bend and would make a “shhhing” noise to remind weave their head and neck and bellow noises that convinced me they were words. the geese he was behind them.

Dad would warn us to “take your time, don’t rush ‘em.” Dad seemed to expect us to walk so slow we would have full length beards before we got to the gate. Inevitably, my brother and I would get impatient and start to rush the geese. This would result in them breaking rank and scattering in every direction. This would make Dad madder than Satan at a revival meeting. He would cuss us till a fly wouldn’t pitch on us and then replace us both with a yard rake. He always seemed to do so much better with the yard rake, so I wondered why he even bothered to ask us to do the job to start with.

But, those unfortunate situations in no way define my feelings about Dad and his geese. He had chickens, ducks and geese and each was given Dad’s individual attention and care. He treated them like pets more than farm poultry. He fed them and tended to them several times a day and they gave him eggs and younguns. But, my childhood memories of my father were influenced by the loving way he took care of these creatures. I think that helped instill a sense of responsibility in me and give me some sense of character. That’s why the sound of the geese in the winter sky means so much to me.

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Gas prices moved up a few pennies this week. The national average started the week at $1.79 Monday and Friday reached $1.82 gallon. The small increases at the pump came as crude oil prices fell last week, closing at $36.51 a barrel on Friday. One year ago, crude oil was selling at $90+ a barrel. Seasonal demand for gasoline is at it slowest point of the year right now with typical demand dips in January and February. Many refineries have cut

gasoline production. Demand for diesel fuel has plunged, according to the Energy Information Administration, which signals further economic distress. Overall demand for oil dropped in 2008 by six-percent, the largest percentage of decline since 1980 and gasoline demand dropped by 3.3 percent, according to the American Petroleum Institute Local pricing Locally, one station in Seaford was selling regular gasoline for $1.689 a gallon on Tuesday, eight cents a gallon more than a week ago.

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Chinese New Year deserves special food, even if it is a little fatty

Are you friendly? How about hard-working, stable, fearless but a oretta norr tad obstinate? If the answer is yes to all of the above, you may be an ox. If you were born in 1901 or any 12 years after — for example, ’13,’37,’49, or ’73 — you are indeed that particular type of bovine. Monday begins the Year of the Ox — Chinese lunar New Year 4707. This most important holiday in Chinese culture is rich in history, mythology and customs. Heat peanut oil in heavy large pot over All activities, whether working, playmedium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté uning, or eating, are designed to sweep away til brown, about 4 minutes per side. the old and usher in health and good forTransfer to bowl. tune. Add mushrooms, 1 and 1/2 cups green Chinese food symbolism is pretty basic: onions, garlic and ginger to pot. Sauté ungreens, like cabbage stand for prosperity, til mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. plump dumplings augur good luck, uncut Return chicken to pot. Add chicken noodles promise a long life and a chicken broth, hoisin sauce and star anise. Bring served with head and feet intact represents to boil. family togetherness. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until I don’t know if I’m up to that much chicken is cooked through, about 20 mintogetherness, so my Chinese New Year utes. chicken recipe is as close as I’d like to get Remove chicken from pot; cool slight– breasts with skin and bones. It’s low in ly. Remove skin and bones from chicken calories and quite tasty. and discard. The dumplings are surprisingly easy Cut meat crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide to make. They’re luscious, if not so lowstrips. cal as the chicken dish — but, hey, when Meanwhile, boil mixture in pot until something is called a “dumpling” you kind reduced to 2 and 1/2 cups, about 20 minof know what you’re letting yourself in utes. Stir in cabbage and chili sauce. Boil for. until cabbage is tender, about 4 minutes. Kung hei fat choy – Congratulations Return chicken to pot; simmer until and be prosperous! heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Discard star anise. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup green onions. Spicy Braised Chicken with Mushrooms Bon Appétit, January 1999 and Star Anise Just add steamed rice for a complete family-style Chinese dinner. Serves 4 Pork and Chive Dumplings Makes 8 (as a small plate) servings. This 1 tablespoon peanut oil recipe calls for Shaoxing, a Chinese rice 4 chicken breast halves with skin and wine used for drinking and cooking. Use bones a dry sherry or Japanese sake, which will 12 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, be sweeter. stemmed, caps quartered 2 cups chopped green onions 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 pound fatty ground pork 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 2 14 and 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil broth 1/2 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1 and 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled 4 whole star anise ginger 4 cups 3/4-inch-wide strips of Napa cab1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned) bage (about 1/2 small head) 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (such as sam1/2 teaspoon kosher salt bal olek or sriracha), available at Asian Pinch of white pepper markets and in the Asian foods section 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro of some supermarkets stems

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3 tablespoons finely chopped flowering chives, flat Chinese chives (garlic chives), or scallions 24 to 30 round dumpling wrappers (preferably with egg) Accompaniment: Lantern dumpling sauce (recipe follows) Garnish: thinly sliced scallions

Combine all ingredients (except cilantro stems, chives, and wrappers) in a large bowl, then stir in cilantro stems and chives. Set bowl in a larger bowl of ice to keep chilled while forming dumplings. Place a slightly rounded teaspoon of filling in center of a wrapper and moisten area around filling with water. Fold in half to form a crescent and press to seal. Moisten one corner and bring corners together, pressing them, to form a tortellini-shaped dumpling. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers. Cook dumplings in a large pot of gently simmering water until pork is just cooked, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a platter. Cook’s note: If you want to prepare ahead, dumplings can be formed (but not cooked) 2 hours ahead and chilled; or 1 month ahead and frozen on a tray, then transferred to a freezer bag. Cook frozen dumplings in three or four batches, 7 to 8 minutes per batch. Recipe created by Andrea Reusing of the Lantern Restaurant in Chapel Hill,

This most important holiday in Chinese culture is rich in history, mythology and customs. All activities, whether working, playing, or eating, are designed to sweep away the old and usher in health and good fortune. N.C., and adapted from Gourmet, October 2008 Lantern Dumpling Sauce The rich flavors of the pork and chive dumplings shouldn’t be drowned out by a heavy sauce. This quick one is all you need. Makes about 3/4 cup 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup water 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 1/8 teaspoon Asian sesame oil 1 garlic clove, smashed 3 (2-inch) dried red chiles, wiped clean 1/8 teaspoon sugar Stir together all ingredients and let stand at room temperature at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

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Police Journal

Abandoned house fire in Bridgeville

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an abandoned house fire that occurred Thursday, Jan. 15, at 1:10 a.m. on the 5000 block of Ray Road in Bridgeville. The Bridgeville Fire Department responded to the scene, assisted by the Greenwood Fire Department. Upon arrival, they encountered the structure fully involved in fire. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported. Delaware State Fire Marshal investigators are investigating the cause of the fire. Damages have been estimated at $1,500. Anyone with information about the fire should call 1-800-TIP-3333 or the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office at 302856-5600.

Faulty wiring causes fire

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office said that a dwelling fire that occurred on Friday, Jan. 16, at 8:12 a.m. on the 16000 block of Johnson Road in Laurel was caused by faulty wiring. The Laurel Fire Department responded to the scene, assisted by the Gumboro and Millsboro fire departments. Upon arrival, they encountered the structure fully involved in fire. The home was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The home was equipped with some working detectors. Investigators have determined that the fire was caused by the failure of fixed branch circuit wiring being used to serve an electric space heater. Damages have been estimated at $10,000.

House damaged when hit by truck

Delaware State Police say that a 75-year-old Millsboro resident drove his pick-up truck through the front porch of a Clark Avenue home, causing severe damage. The incident happened at 28483 Clarke Avenue in the Oak Orchard area at 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 17. A 2004 Dodge Ram pickup, operated by William R. Greenwald, struck the two-story unoccupied home. Police said that Greenwald was traveling south on Clarke Avenue when he veered off the east edge of the road and struck the home. After impacting the front porch, the truck continued through the front yard overturning, onto the driver’s side. Greenwald sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was flown by state police helicopter to Christiana Hospital. Preliminary investigation suggests that an unknown medical condition may have contributed to the crash. Alcohol is not suspected as a factor and seat belt use is currently unknown. Due to the severe damage to the home, county code enforcement officials have responded to the scene to assess the conditions. The crash remains under investigation.

Pair arrested on robbery charges Delaware State Police have arrested two people in connection with a recent

robbery of Easy Money Group on Coastal Highway in Lewes. The investigation began on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m., when police received a report of a robbery. Police said that an unknown white male entered the Easy Money Group lending business wearing a partial mask. He reportedly placed his hand under his shirt to make it appear as if he had a weapon. The suspect then gave the clerk a plastic grocery bag and told her to give him all the money in the bag. The mask did not conceal his eyes, nose or mouth and the clerk identified the man as James I. Sweeten, 27, of Seaford. The company had recently reposSweeten sessed Sweeten’s vehicle (a Mazda 626) because he did not make payments. Police said that Brandi M. Jackson, 24, of Millsboro, drove Sweeten to the business, waited for him as he committed the robbery and fled the scene with him. Sweeten was arrested without incident on Jan. 11 and charged with first-degree robbery and wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony. He was remanded to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $40,000 cash only bail. Jackson was arrested on Jan. 12 and charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree conspiracy. She was remanded to the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Center in lieu of an $11,000 secured bail. In interviews with Sweeten, police also linked him to the following robberies: • South Drive in West Bay Park, Lewes, between Sept. 7 or 8, 2008. The shed door was pried open with a pry bar causing $20 damage; three Penn 50 International reels with matching Penn rods (total value of $2,400) were removed. • Cedar Drive in West Bay Park, Lewes, Dec. 24-26, 2008. The residence was entered via an unlocked window and $440 was removed. • South Drive in West Bay Park, Lewes, between Jan. 4-7. The side door was pried open causing $100 damage; a DVD player ($100), Emerson TV ($300), three Penn 50 International reel with matching rods ($2,250), and one Penn 80 International reel with matching rod ($1,500) were removed. • Dogwood Drive in West Bay Park, Lewes, Jan. 8. The front door was pried open causing $100 damage; a 47-inch Vizio TV ($2,000), Play Station 2 console ($200), CD game ($50), jewelry box ($200), numerous pieces of jewelry ($8,400), and 240 Oxycodone 5 mg prescription pills ($61) were removed. • Cedar Drive in West Bay Park, Lewes between Jan. 6-9. The back door was pried open causing $200 damage; $20 and a pillbox with pills valued at $10 were removed. • Hazzard Auto Parts and three campers on the property located on Airport Road, Rehoboth on Jan. 11. The side window to Hazzard Auto Parts was broken and

two back doors were pried open causing $200 damage. Entrance was made to the business and a laptop was pulled out from under the counter but it was attached to the counter with a cable and was not stolen. A camper had the side door pried open and a window was broken, causing $600 damage. Removed from the camper was a DVD player valued at $50. A motor home had the side door, window, and slide out pried open. Once inside, several cabinets were pried open and the overhead liner was cut causing over $3,000 damage. A TV and LCD backup monitor, valued at $250, was removed. Another camper window was pried on but entry was not made. • Queen Street in Camelot, Rehoboth, on Jan. 10. The back sliding door was pried open causing $100 damage; a Bose surround sound system ($1,200) and an XM Satellite receiver ($300) were removed. • Cedar Drive in West Bay Park, Lewes, between Jan. 5-7. The side porch was entered and then the side window was pried open causing $30 damage; $10 was removed. • Camp Arrowhead Road, Lewes, between Jan. 5-10. The front kitchen window screen was removed and bent causing $20 damage. The window was opened and entrance was made. It does not appear as if anything was removed. During the interviews, police also obtained information about alleged accomplices, Richard J. Logiovino, 30, of Rehoboth Beach, and John P. O’Connor, 29, of Rehoboth Beach. A search warrant was executed on Jan. 12 at Sylvan Drive at the residence of O’Connor, who owns a white VW Jetta, the same vehicle used in the burglaries, police said. Police said that located inside the residence were the Vizio TV and Play Station 2 from the burglary on Jan. 8. Police said that detectives also found a loaded .32 caliber Kel Tec P32 handgun under the pillow of O’Connor’s bed and a loaded .40 caliber Glock 23 handgun in his room. Also recovered were 23 Oxycodone tablets, 94 Oxycodone tablets, $1,006 of suspected currency obtained from the distribution of these pills and eight marijuana brownies weighing 365 grams, police said. Detectives located a loaded .22 caliber Ruger handgun in a separate bedroom that was occupied by Lee S. Stephenson, 34, who lives with O’Connor. Five more Oxycodone pills were located and several drug paraphernalia items, police said. In addition, as detectives were searching the house, Christopher Conway, 23, of Millsboro allegedly left a message for O’Connor stating he wanted to purchase Percocet. Conway later arrived at the home while detectives were still there. As a result, police made the following charges: • In addition to the original charges, Sweeten was charged with seven counts of second degree burglary, four counts of third degree burglary, one count of attempted third degree burglary, seven counts of possession of burglary tools, three counts of second degree conspiracy, nine counts of theft, 10 counts of criminal mischief, one count of attempted theft and a single count of obtaining a controlled

substance by theft. He remains in custody at Sussex Correctional Institute. • O’Connor was charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, possession with intent to deliver Oxycontin, possession with intent to deliver Oxycodone, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substances, receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $46,500 secured bail. • Logiovino was charged with two counts of second degree burglary, two counts of possession of burglary tools, two counts of theft, two counts of second degree conspiracy, two counts of criminal mischief and a single count of obtaining a controlled substance by theft. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute on $3,950 secured bail. • Stephenson was charged with possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, possession with intent to deliver Oxycodone, possession with intent to deliver Marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substances and two counts of drug paraphernalia. He was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $26,000 secured bail. • Conway was arrested for second degree criminal solicitation. He was released on $1,000 unsecured bail.

Traffic stop yields drugs

Delaware State Police have arrested a Greenwood man for drug offenses after he was stopped for speeding on Old Furnace Road. On Sunday, Jan. 18, at 8:44 p.m., a patrol trooper assigned to Troop 5 was conducting a stationary radar assignment on Old Furnace Road when he observed a Ford F-150 pick-up traveling 55 mph in a marked 35 mph zone. The trooper stopped the vehicle on Old Furnace Road just west of Yocum Middleford Road. Clayton C. Yocum Jr., 31, of Greenwood, was driving with a suspended driver’s license, police said. Additionally, after the trooper detected an odor of marijuana, a search of the car revealed two plastic bags containing marijuana, totaling 918 grams, police said. Yocum was arrested for possession with intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for keeping controlled substances, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license and speeding. He was released on $5,500 unsecured bond.

Wanted man stopped in Laurel

A Mardela Springs, Md., man who was wanted for violation of probation was arrested by Laurel Police Jan. 14 after officers stopped his car, a 2000 Cadillac, Continued on page 43

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As momentous national events go, so go our thoughts Usually through the course of the week, something happens ynn arks that makes me think, “That would make a good story.” Whether it’s My mind, like the minds something amusing my husband or I do or something on the world of many other people stage about which I read in the pathroughout the world, has per or a magazine, there is always, by Tuesday morning, an idea for been on the inauguration this space buzzing around in my of Barack Obama as our brain. But not this Tuesday. Not that 44th president. those things didn’t happen — I’m sure that I did something foolenvironmental wrongdoing about which ish about which we all could laugh, and we all could cry. But my mind has been certainly there occurred some social or elsewhere.

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for a traffic violation. Tyrell Washington, 25, was charged with identity theft, criminal impersonation, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and driving without a valid license. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute on $8,501 secured bail. Police said that after Washington stopped his car, he attempted to run. He was caught after a short foot pursuit.

Traffic stop leads to charges

Laurel police say that someone attempted to break into the Family Dollar store in the Laurel Square Shopping Center Sunday night, Jan. 18, or Monday morning, Jan. 19, by breaking through the exterior brick wall. The would-be robber was unsuccessful. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Laurel Police Department, 875-2244, or Delaware Crime Stoppers, (800) TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Man dies in crash

A 26-year-old Georgetown man was killed Monday, Jan. 19, at 1:31 a.m., when the car he was driving ran off the road and hit a tree. State troopers on patrol were traveling west on U.S. 9 just west of Hudson Road when they came upon a single vehicle crash. The operator of the vehicle was deceased. Police said that the man’s 1995 Ford Mustang was traveling west on U.S. 9 when it crossed over the opposite lane of travel and exited the south edge of the roadway. The Mustang then struck a tree. The operator, who was not wearing a seat belt, died from injuries. Investigators believe that speed and weather conditions were contributing factors to the crash. Due to the recent snow fall in the area, the roadway had ice and snow on it. Alcohol use is unknown and the crash remains under investigation.

wars we have been involved in for years, federal agencies that are mired in incompetence and a dangerous tweaking of the government’s balance of powers. But the Bush administration is over, and there is certainly an air of optimism that this will be a new start, with innovative ideas and solutions. There is much more than that, though, to this new presidency. Just by the nature of his being, beyond his politics, Barack Obama is the embodiment of hope for anyone who has ever felt disenfranchised or powerless. And his election marks the removal from our country of the stain of racism that has marked it since its first Inauguration Day. The Obama administration might end in failure. I don’t believe it, but its policies may prove to be misguided, its attempts at finding common ground and getting things done bumbling. But today, right now, this is a great day. Today, we will inaugurate our first African-American president. He and his young family will move into the White House and we will finally know that we are capable of moving beyond prejudice and seeing a person for who he is, not for where he came from. That, not our back porch renovation, not missing beets, lost keys, cats or the upcoming growing season, is what I’ve been thinking about this week. I feel certain — and this is another great and wonderful thing, born of my new sense of optimism — that I’m not alone.

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A Laurel man who was stopped by Laurel Police for a traffic violation ended up being charged with several offenses, including disorderly conduct and offensive touching of a law enforcement officer. Robert Johnson, 35, who was driving a Mercury, was stopped Jan. 18 at approximately 1:25 p.m. He was not able to provide any identification, police said, and gave a false name. When officers tried to arrest him, he fled on foot, police said. During the struggle that followed, police said, Johnson bit two officers. Johnson was charged with two counts of resisting arrest with violence, driving with a suspended license, driving without a registration card, driving an unsafe motor vehicle, disorderly conduct, not having proof of insurance, two counts of offensive touching of a law enforcement officer and criminal impersonation.

Would-be robber gives up

My mind, like the minds of many other people throughout the world, has been on the inauguration of Barack Obama as our 44th president. Today is Inauguration Day. It is early morning, and already reporters are talking about the thousands of people streaming onto the National Mall, hours early for the noon ceremony. It will be cold in Washington today, colder than forecasters had predicted and perhaps without the sun that earlier was promised. There may even be snow. I am thinking about those people on the Mall, and wondering how they are staying warm. I am also wondering about the Obama family — Are they up yet? Did Obama’s young daughters sleep last night? And constantly, so much so that I wake up in the morning with the same stream of thought that I had the night before, I am trying to fully understand what the election of an African-American as president means to our country. “I don’t see what the big deal is,” a friend said to me recently. “We have inaugurations every four years. What makes this one so special?” Well of course, there’s the fact that the George W. Bush administration will finally be ended. There were times in the last eight years that I was afraid our country wouldn’t survive that administration’s many devastating policies. And in fact, we are on the brink of financial and environmental catastrophe, not to mention the two

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God-given talent, hard work put teen and her horse at the top By Lynn R. Parks

Bethany Myers thought that her dad was acting strangely. He was hovering around the scoring table, something he had never done at any of her previous horse riding competitions. “He seemed overly enthusiastic,” said Bethany. “And he had this ridiculous grin on his face.” As it turned out, Bethany, 16, of Laurel, was in the running for first in the nation in her division of eventing, a horseback riding competition that includes dressage, indoor jumping and cross country jumping. Her parents, Michael and Jennifer Myers, hadn’t told her that, depending on how she did in the final competition of the year held at a farm near Frederick, Md., she could have more points than anyone else in the training division, the fifth of eight eventing competition levels. Finally, judges announced that Bethany had claimed first place in the competition in her division, sealing her top position nationally. “I had never seen her smile so hard in her life,” Jennifer Myers said. That was in November. Now, Bethany and her horse, a Irish Sport Horse mare named A Midday Star, Ester for short, are preparing for the upcoming competitive season. Beginning in early spring, Bethany hopes to compete for a few months in eventing, then focus her attention on dressage, training and competition through which the horse’s response to the rider’s commands become so effortless that the commands seem invisible. “At its best, it looks like the rider thinks of something and the horse does it,” Jennifer said.

In the next couple of years, Bethany said, she would like to compete in the North America Young Riders Championship, an eventing competition for people 21 and under from throughout the continent. This summer, she will begin soliciting sponsorships to help with training costs. Bethany, who is home-schooled, spends an hour to an hour and a half six days a week riding the 10-year-old Ester. Her jump trainer is Dawn Beach of Winswept Stables near Lewes and her dressage trainer is Kim Briele of Horse Bridge Farms, Salisbury, Md. Bethany also attends frequent clinics taught by Becky Lanquist, Preston, Md. “Bethany has a God-given talent, a gift,” her mother said. In addition, “she works very hard every time she goes out. She is always putting her best foot forward.” Ester makes all the hard work a pleasure — well, at least sometimes, Bethany said. “This isn’t just like any sport, because you have a relationship with another being,” Bethany said. “That can be rewarding, and it can be frustrating. Horses have emotions just like people and if I make Ester mad, I have to make up for it. “But it’s worth it, having that bond with a horse and doing well in the competitions.” “I watch Bethany and Ester train and when they get something right, something really difficult, I can see Ester smiling,” Jennifer said. “She really enjoys her work. The harder the dressage, the more she likes it. She was born a competitor, just like Bethany was.”

Bethany Myers, her horse, A Midday Star, and her father, Michael, pose after a competition. Notice the blue ribbon — Bethany was tops in the nation last year in her division. Submitted photo

“She knows when I’m pleased with what she has done,” Bethany added. “When she has done well, she struts. It’s like, ‘Look at me.’” Bethany first sat on a pony before she could walk, said her mother, who has always had horses. She started her lessons at age 6, with Brenda Nepart in Delmar, and in her first competition that same year came in second in her division. She started competing in eventing at age 11, after being introduced to dressage as a member of the U.S. Pony Club group at Winswept Stables. Last year, she was part of the team that won first place in her

division of the national Pony Club competition held at Lexington, Va. In addition to training with Ester, Bethany also gives horseback riding lessons on her pony, Sophia, 6. She has five students now and has room for a couple more, she said. And it is here, in teaching — she has also given piano lessons — that her future may lie. “She just seems to have a knack for dealing with students,” Jennifer said. “She has a good method of reaching students and motivating them to work hard to learn. I really think that she will teach something someday.”

Cannon-Maston House importance topic of talk On Monday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Method-

TOPS IN HER FIELD - Bethany Myers, 16, of Laurel, clears a jump in an eventing competition with her horse, A Midday Star. Bethany claimed top place in the nation in her division of eventing, a competition that combines dressage with indoor and outdoor jumping. Submitted photo.

ist Manor House the Seaford Historical Society along with the Manor House will sponsor a program featuring Russ McCabe, director of Delaware Public Archives. The public is invited. There is no charge. McCabe will share with the audience the historic importance of the Cannon-Maston House off Atlanta Road which was built by Thomas Cannon in 1727 and expanded in 1733. The house was built by hand with bricks kilned right on the property in what was once a part of the Maryland colony. It was built during the earliest colonization of the Chesapeake Bay region and now stands as one of the oldest structures in Sussex County. The Sussex County Council and the non-profit Sussex County Land Trust partnered to purchase the two-story house and the adjacent 58-acre farm which will remain in agricultural use. McCabe’s input regarding the historic importance of the property along with the efforts of Dan Parsons, historic preservation planner for Sussex County, assisted with the decision to save this historic structure. The Seaford Historical Society will be responsible for telling the public about the house and its history. For further information call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828.

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Desiree Smith wins geography bee at Seaford Middle School

On Jan. 14, 30 students in grades 6 through 8 participated in a Geography Bee sponsored by the Social Studies teachers at Seaford Middle School. Seventh grade student, Desiree Smith, was declared the school’s winner and will now advance to the next level of competition that will determine state competitors. This next level will require a written examination. All school winners are eligible to win the national championship with the first prize being a $25,000 scholarship and a trip to the competition on May 19 and 220th at Washington, D.C.

For the 21st year, the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geographic Bee for students in 4th through 8th grade in thousands of schools across the United States, the five U.S. territories, and the Department of Defense Schools across the world. Mrs. Jerman is Desiree’s teacher and was delighted that her student won. She said, “Desiree is such a pleasure to have in class. She was nervous and I was afraid she wasn’t going to have enough confidence in herself to make it all the way. I knew she could do it all along; I am so proud of her.”

ACTS OF KINDNESS - The Random Acts of Kindness Club (RAK) at Worcester Prep recently sold their Halloween candy to help a wounded soldier who is a father of seven. Their selfless act inspired fellow classmates to collect loose change and empty piggy banks to contribute over $600 to this and other worthy charities including Bless Our Children, Diakonia and Heifer International. In addition, they have adopted ten wounded U.S. soldiers and three cancer patients. Shown here are some of the members with their RAK Club advisors (from left), Alexa Conaway, Seaford; Jessica Banning, Seaford; Claire Brown, Bethany Beach; sponsor Yvonne Kline; Saqib Khan, Salisbury; Sponsor Jan Calloway; and Mark Gee, Millsboro.

Registration scheduled for Seaford Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration for the 2009/2010 school year will be held March 31, April 1 and April 2. Incoming kindergarten students must live in the Seaford School District zone and be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2009. Appointments must be made through Teresa Craft at 629-4587, ext. 500.

BUILDING SELF ESTEEM - At a recent workshop funded by a grant from The Fund for Women, Dr. Stephanie Wright of the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation (DAEF), works with third and fourth grade girls at Blades Elementary School. The purpose of the workshop is to give girls opportunities to succeed in a noncompetitive environment, while building self esteem, confidence and awareness of career opportunities in science-related fields. The local chapter of the Western Sussex AAUW (American Association of University Women) provided snacks for the girls.

Blades hires new officer By Cathy Shufelt

Chief Ed Cooke of the Blades Police Department introduced Otas Cephas to members of the Blades Town Council and residents at their January 12 meeting. Cephas is a police force veteran with 35 years combined experience working for the Seaford and Greenwood Police Departments. Due to Cephas’ experience he will enter the Blades Police Department at the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Cephas has been offered a “letter of conditional hire,” which means he will be hired and begin work full-time once he has completed several updates on his training as well as qualifying with Blades Police Department weapons at the police academy. Sgt. Cephas is stepping into a position vacated by a Blades officer who took a position with another police agency. The Town of Blades is still seeking candidates to fill another vacant position in the department. In conjunction with the hiring of new officers, the Blades Town Council voted to approve switching to a 12-hour shift for officers instead of an 8-hour shift. Blades Police vehicles have recently been outfitted with new computers with wireless modems. Chief Cooke explained that this new software allows officers to work much more quickly than they could with the previous system.

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The council heard the third reading of proposed changes to Ordinance 420B which governs business license fees in the Town of Blades. The council voted unanimously (6-0) to approve the changes that will essentially double business license fees. The council also approved funds to purchase a new furnace for the Blades Town Hall. National HVAC was awarded the bid with a price of $3,375. Mayor David Ruff presented council members with the town’s new seal that was designed by Dominic Lee. The new Blades Town Seal features notable landmarks such as the marina and other well-known landmarks. The Blades marina (Nanticoke Marine Park) is the only full service marina in the state and is a designated “clean marina.”

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Opinion Editorial Dr. King’s vision for America

Dr. Martin Luther King, whose 80th birthday our nation celebrated this week, famously stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 1963 and professed faith that one day, the United States of America would be a land of hope and freedom for all. “With this faith,” he said, “we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith, we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.” Perhaps, his “beautiful symphony of brotherhood” has started. For just a few days ago, another man, like Dr. King a man of color, stood on the same steps of the Lincoln Memorial and greeted the nation as its soon-to-be president. Only 46 years separate Dr. King’s speech and Barack Obama’s inauguration. But what an amazing difference in those 46 years. Gone are the signs reading “For Whites Only” that Dr. King talked about in his speech. Gone are laws that allowed owners of motels to deny lodging to African-Americans, that kept African-American people from voting, that barred them from running for office. Gone, even, is much of the prejudice that many predicted would prevent the United States from ever electing an African-American for its president. True, there are those who are not yet onboard. Those who still wallow in hatred, who still insist that one man is better than another, just because of his color or his religion. But those people will be left behind. Their time is over, and we will not let their ignorance hold us back. On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King closed his speech by talking about his dream that eventually, as promised by the anthem “My Country ’Tis of Thee,” freedom would indeed ring, from “the mighty mountains of New York” as well as from “every hill and molehill of Mississippi.” We hear it ringing. And we also hear, as people, especially children, look at Barack Obama and realize that in this country, a person can be whatever he wants to be, regardless of class or race, a chorus of jubilation. What a glorious sound. What a beautiful symphony. Dr. Martin Luther King must indeed be smiling.

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Letters to the Editor

A sincere “thank you” to the churches, businesses, service organizations, and individuals of Seaford and surrounding areas.

In January 2005 articles were published by many (in the media) stating disbelief that the 2005 Bush inauguration was going to cost an “unprecedented $50 million dollars.” The article then went on to state that the money could have been better spent funding the Iraq war costs (probably not a bad idea). The White house has now released information that the Obama inauguration will run around $198 million. Given the media responsibility to report honestly and without bias, why have you not published a corresponding article on the “truly unprecedented cost of $198 million for Obama, and how that money could be better spent to help in the military cost in Afghanistan, or better yet, go towards the financial crisis that exists Given that the meat of the inauguration consists of only a minute for him to recite the oath of office, do the taxpayers need to spend this amount? The media’s “unbiased” reporting in the last year has convinced us all that Obama is the second coming. Do we need to spend this much to be told again? Is this the change he was talking about: spending four times the amount of the last inauguration at a time when the economy is so fragile? Or is this an example of the “sacrifices that the American people will have to make in the coming days,” as he stated in his speech last week. I will await your fair and balanced article on this issue.

Lee Owens Salisbury, Md

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The Seaford Community Food Closet was truly blessed this holiday season. Monetary donations and canned goods flooded in to fill empty shelves and freezers. A huge “thank you” to all of you who contributed time, energy, money, food and prayer. We are especially grateful to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control for providing hundreds of

pounds of ground deer meat. In 2008, 774 people were served from our food closet. In comparison, 398 were served in 2007. As you can see, the need has increased and the economic picture for 2009 is bleak. But, thanks to your generosity, we have been able to keep up with the demand. The stories of our patrons vary, but the need is the same and they are all so very, very appreciative. We thank you for your continued support. This is a much needed ministry in our area and, if you are interested in volunteering your time or have questions, contact St. John’s United Methodist Church office at 629-9466. Cheryl Coffin and Linda Hollis

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Calio is easily refuted

You can always count on Frank Calio for a few good laughs. His latest on why he was harsh toward President Bush followed that pattern. I do have one question. I thought that the Democratic Party was the party of compassion? He writes, “his lack of leadership has allowed leaders of foreign countries who hate us...” I am assuming he is talking about the Muslim, socialists and other dictatorial leaders who hated this country long before President Bush. He states, “he made a mockery of the military failing to fulfill his National Guard obligation.” Apparently, like Dan Rather, he sounds like a broken record and will not give up. Joseph Goebbels has been credited with saying, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” Apparently this has become the view of the Democratic talking heads. Another quote, “sending young men and women to fight their war and 10,000 came home in a box.” Assuming he is speaking of the Gulf War, as of this writing, 4,143

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have died fighting terrorism. Another quote, “he put incompetent people in position where they could make policy.” I do not think you really want to go there. A full page of examples of other administrations would be easy to fill. One example of the incompetency would be Mr. Obama’s CIA director designee Leon Panetta. Panetta has absolutely no Intel experience. Even George Tenet, Bill Clinton’s CIA director, says this is a poor choice. Another quote, “He puts people....lobbyists in charge of agencies that are suppose to regulate those very industries.” Obama’s designee for director of Health and Human Services is Tom Daschle. Daschle’s latest job was with the lobbying law firm of Aston & Bird who represented some of the health care industry’s most powerful interests. I could go on and on, but no need to kill too many trees. Did I make up my examples for argument sake? You can go onto multiple websites and find that same information, plus many more examples for each of Calio’s quotes. Herman Dickerson

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Thought on Calio’s column

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Seaford

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Historic look at pro-choice The commandant of West Point made a choice to betray his military outpost. He secretly gave plans to the British spy, Major John Andre. Andre was hanged as a spy by the American patriots, but the commandant slinked away down the Hudson River and boarded the British ship “Vulture” to make his escape. The “Vulture” was a fitting name for the ship that aided this most infamous traitor of American, Benedict Arnold. He decided to betray our country because he was “pro-choice.” He believed in the “right” to choose to betray his country or to be loyal to it. Jesse James set out on a course to rob banks and trains in the Midwest. He and his gang robbed the old bank in Corydon, Iowa. I have made a rubbing of the nameplate on the safe that he robbed. Today that safe is in the historical museum in town. Jesse was not satisfied until one of the gang went into a church and bragged that someone had robbed their bank. The gang gleefully rode off with a posse following them. Jesse robbed the bank because he was “pro-choice.” He believed in the “right” to choose to rob Corydon’s bank or to not rob their bank. Many of the politicians who were elected in November are also “pro-choice.” They believe it is their “right” to choose to murder millions of American babies or to nurture and cherish them. At least our forefathers did not vote for Benedict Arnold or Jesse James.

Final Word

Thank you, President Bush

Thank you for commuting the sentences of Jose Compean and Ignacio Ramos and correcting a gross injustice. Bob and Florence Wootten

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