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NEWS HEADLINES Lions Club to hold train and toy show The Laurel Lions Club will hold a train and toy show Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Laurel Fire Hall. The event will include a full working model train layout, refreshments and door prizes. Admission is $4, free for children under 10. For more information, call Barry Munoz, 875-7408. NEW LAW - A regulation covering drivers’ actions when passing emergency vehicles went into effect Jan. 1. Page 2 GET READY! - State officials want citizens to be prepared for storms. Flood plain maps are available online. Page 3 FREAK GUN ACCIDENT KILLS WOMAN - Frankford man is charged with criminally negligent homicide in girlfriend’s death. Page 11 ONE LAST PLEA - Before planned town council vote on Discovery annexation Jan. 8, citizen offers tongue-in-cheek look at the future. See letters to the editor, page 41. SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW - The Laurel Star concludes its look at the year in local sports, starting on page 22. The Star’s local sports event of 2006 is on page 24. HOLIDAY CLASSIC - The Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic took place last week in Salisbury with Delmar and Sussex Tech taking part in the annual tournament. Coverage begins on page 22. STARS OF THE WEEK - Two Laurel boys’ basketball players and two Delmar boys’ basketball players are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 25

INSIDE THE STAR © Business . . . . . . . . .6 Bulletin Board . . . .32 Church . . . . . . . . .14 Classifieds . . . . . .34 Education . . . . . . . .8 Entertainment . . . .21 Health . . . . . . . . . .30 Letters . . . . . . . . . .41 Lynn Parks . . . . . .10 Mike Barton . . . . . .19 Movies . . . . . . . . . . .7

Obituaries . . . . . . .16 Opinion . . . . . . . . .42 Pat Murphy . . . . . .13 People . . . . . . . . . .20 Police . . . . . . . . . . .11 Snapshots . . . . . . .18 Socials . . . . . . . . .19 Sports . . . . . . . . . .22 Tides . . . . . . . . . . .43 Todd Crofford . . . .15 Tommy Young . . . .26 Weather . . . . . . . . .43

UNDER CONSTRUCTION — STILL - Above is Front Street, looking west from Delaware Avenue. Construction to raise the street and to improve drainage was to be completed by Dec. 25. The town has not decided whether it will charge the $650 per day late fee that is permitted under the contract. See story, page 4. Photo by Pat Murphy

Tragic deaths, damaging rains and developments are top news events The year 2006 was one of tragedy with the deaths of two local soldiers in Iraq. The total of local heroes to lose their lives in Iraq now stands at three. The year will also be remembered for the Sunday morning flood that washed out bridges and roadways. In 2006 we also witnessed some of the consequences of fast-paced development. In Laurel the Discovery Project was given approval by the Town Council while at the same time a group was forming to protest the proposal. The Discovery Project made the front page of the Laurel Star 11 times in 2006. In Seaford an annexation election was defeated when a group of Hearn’s

Pond-area citizens organized a campaign against it. Another citizen-led protest was successful in blocking the construction of a tower in the Woodland area. Other highlights of the year included the retirement of state Rep. Tina Fallon after decades of service to her constituents. In Laurel the longest store on the shore grew even larger with the opening of the Johnny Janosik World of Furniture Galleries, which held a ribbon cutting at its new 180,000-square foot store on Trussum Pond Road in late October. In Delmar the Blackwater project was introduced. In Bridgeville the Heritage Shores

project, just one year old, completed the construction of more than 100 homes. Tragedy, growth, protest and rainfall make up most of the major headlines. The following reports are taken from the pages of the Seaford and Laurel Star newpapers. From the May 11, 2006 edition Cory Palmer’s birthday was yesterday. The 2002 Seaford High School graduate would have been 22. But there was no celebration. Palmer, the son of Charles and Danna Palmer of Seaford, died this weekend after being wounded May 1 in a roadside bombing in Iraq. Palmer’s uncle, Ralph Palmer, also of Seaford, said on Monday that one Continued on page 5

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Law requires motorists to move over, slow down when passing stopped emergency vehicles On Jan. 1, a new law to protect emergency workers and first responders takes effect in Delaware. Called the “Move Over” law, it requires any driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle that has its lights activated to either move over into a lane that is not next to the emergency vehicle, or to reduce his or her speed to a “safe speed” while passing the emergency vehicle if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. The law applies specifically to roadways having two or more lanes going in the same direction. “Anyone who works alongside our highways is particularly vulnerable to being hurt by inattentive and careless drivers,” said Tricia Roberts, director of the Office of Highway Safety. “Sadly, dozens of law enforcement officers alone in Delaware have been injured and even killed by passing motorists while working outside of their vehicles.” “Emergency workers on our highways, whether they are law enforcement officers, firefighters, or EMS personnel, depend upon all motorists to be attentive to their presence. This law is intended to enhance the safety of emergency workers in the performance of their duties on our roadways,” according to Colonel Thomas F. MacLeish, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police. State law enforcement officials pushed for passage of the law during the last leg-

‘This law is intended to enhance the safety of emergency workers in the performance of their duties on our roadways.’ Col. Thomas F. MacLeish Superintendent, Delaware State Police

islative session. At the time, 32 other states already had Move Over laws on the books. That number may now be as high as 38. The Move Over Law applies to law enforcement vehicles, EMS vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks, fire police and park rangers that have stopped on a roadway and have their lights activated. A law already on the books in Delaware requires motorists to yield the right of way to moving emergency vehicles that are using either their lights or sirens, or both. The penalty for violating the new Move Over law is $25 plus court costs. However, police are hoping for voluntary public compliance with the law so that they won’t have to take enforcement action. Although the law only addresses roads with two or more lanes going in the same direction, Office of Highway Safety officials are hoping that on two-lane roads, motorists will slow down to a safe speed anyway to ensure the safety of emergency responders on those roads.

Annual NMH gala to look back to the roaring 1920s The Auxiliary of Nanticoke Health Services Winter Gala 2007 committee is in full swing, planning for the Jan. 27 dinner and dance. This year’s fund-raiser will be called “Puttin’ on the Glitz” and will look back to the roaring 1920s, a time of flappers, boas and glamorous gowns. Mellon Financial Corporation will be the presenting sponsor for the event. The event will be held at the Seaford Golf and Country Club, which the com-

mittee is planning to transform with glitz and glitter. Music and dancing to the sounds of the local group, Encore, will follow the dinner. Proceeds from the event will become part of the annual donation made by the auxiliary to Nanticoke Health Services. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information, call Nanticoke Health Services Volunteer Offices at 6296611, ext. 2301.

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Homes in flood plains should be insured In winter, when northeasters are likely, homeowners should understand flood risk maps on DNREC’s EnvironDelaware’s hurricane season mental Navigator.” may have ended Nov. 30, but Delaware property owners the threat of coastal storms and should prepare now for the flooding is a year-round issue. threat of coastal storms and Each winter our region is hit flooding: with “northeasters,” storms that • Determine your risk for produce heavy rain and snow, flooding. View your property on along with wind-driven waves DNREC’s Environmental Navithat batter the coast and can cause severe flooding and beach gator or contact your insurance agent. erosion. Northeasters can form • Purchase a flood insurance anytime from October through policy, if you do not have one. April; however, they are most There is typically a 30-day common during the winter waiting perimonths. od before “This flood insurfall’s storms ‘Properties located in a ance will impacted the take effect. dunes and special flood hazard area are • Review beaches in your current Kent and most at risk and should be insurance Sussex counpolicy and ties, making protected by flood insurance. become faproperties along the Delaware property owners can miliar with what is covcoast vulnerdetermine their flood risk by ered and able to floodwhat is not ing,” said viewing the flood maps on covered. Michael • Make a Powell, enviDNREC’s Environmental flood plan ronmental and plan an scientist with Navigator.’ evacuation DNREC’s route. Keep Shoreline and important paWaterway pers in a Management Greg Williams State environmental scientist safe, waterSection. proof place. “Scientists • Itemize with the Naand take pictures of your postional Weather Service predict sessions. the 2006-2007 El Nino season • Visit www.FloodSmart.gov/ will produce more coastal storms than in previous winters, winter to find the most up-todate information. so we encourage homeowners To view a Delaware property to plan ahead to protect properand its risk for flooding, visit ty from flood damage.” DNREC’s Web site, Many homes and communiwww.dnrec.delaware.gov. Click ties in Delaware are built in on “Environmental Navigator” floodplains. According to Greg Williams, DNREC environmen- under services on the left hand side of the home page. tal scientist, Delaware properTo view area flood maps, ties located within a special visit the Federal Emergency flood hazard area have a 26Management Association’s site percent chance of experiencing at www.FEMA.gov/hazard/ a 100-year flood during the life flood. of a 30-year mortgage. For questions regarding “Properties located in a speDNREC’s Environmental Navicial flood hazard area are most gator or for more information, at risk and should be protected contact Greg Williams, Division by flood insurance,” said of Soil and Water Conservation, Williams. “Delaware property 302-739-9921; or owners can determine their Gregory.Williams@state.de.us flood risk by viewing the flood

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Scientists and educators with DNREC’s Division of Soil and Water Conservation provide training on the risks of flooding and help communities remain compliant with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program requirements. After extensive flooding in Seaford in June 2006, scientists presented a seminar on flood insurance policies to Sussex County insur-

ance agents. Upcoming training is scheduled for February 2007 for community officials throughout the state. The Division of Soil and Water Conservation’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section monitors coastal areas during storms to assess beach erosion, dune damage, and flood threats. In coordination with the Delaware Emergency

Management Agency and DelDOT, these threats are evaluated to determine areas of probable road flooding and dune breakthroughs. Every attempt is made to predict problem areas before damaging floods or dune breakthroughs occur. The section provides technical assistance to local governments and property owners to help them recover from storms.

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Front Street repaving will be worth the wait, mayor says By Tony E. Windsor Laurel town engineers are optimistic that traffic will once again be flowing along Front Street in the downtown area in the near future. For more than three months, workers have been addressing a problem along that road that had contributed to significant flooding conditions in the past. A decision by town officials to raise the level of Front Street by a matter of inches and to change the pitch of the road came after the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation’s plans to build a new medical office building. The new medical office, home to Accurate Optical, Azar Eye Institute and Dr. Joyce Stout, was dedicated to longtime Laurel physician and charter member of the LRC, Dr. Pierce Ellis. There has been some concern expressed about the impact of the road project, not only on community traffic, but also for patients who utilize the Ellis Medical Building. Dr. Joyce Stout, whose office is in the building, is concerned that the project was not completed by its designated finish date of Dec. 25. The project has created great inconvenience for her patients, she added. “I have some elderly patients who find it hard to walk great distances when coming to my office,” she said. “There have been efforts made to try and keep the road open on one end or the other, but this has still been very inconvenient on the patients. The construction work has even caused some patients to fear that when they get into the office that they will not be able to get back out again.” Stout said that even after the road construction is finished, there may not be sufficient parking for the medical building. “My staff has to park in the grass and then

walk through mud to get into the office. I am not sure that there is a plan to address the need for parking. We will have a new street in front of the building, but I fear we will still have a shortage of adequate parking spaces,” she said. Laurel Mayor John Shwed said he understands the community’s concerns about how long the construction project is taking. But he is confident that once completed, it will be “a quality job.” Shwed acknowledged that the contract called for the project to be completed by Dec. 25. However, he said the construction crews ran into some unforeseen challenges when they started reconstructing the road. “I think crews have most of the concrete work completed, including sidewalks and curbs and they are very close to starting to lay asphalt,” he said. Shwed said the work being done will greatly improve conditions along the street during heavy rainfalls. “We will have a much larger drainage pipe in place, “ he said. “The pipe will now be 12 inches in diameter, compared to the previous 4-inch or 6-inch pipe. With the larger pipe, the raised street level and change of the street pitch, water will be pushed out toward the catch basin and into the Broad Creek. This will improve the previous flooding conditions that have existed in the area for many years.” Shwed would not comment on whether the town will enforce a stipulation in the contract that enables the town to assess the road construction contractor, Mahoney Asphalt, Harrington, a fee for each day beyond Dec. 25 that the project is not completed. “We have not discussed this with our town engineers and I will not say one way or the other whether we will be assessing that fee,” he said. “This contractor bid

about $125,000 lower than some of the bids we received for this contract. They do good work and I believe we will have a quality job when it is completed and we will have saved the taxpayers over $100,000.” Shwed said bids for the project on Front Street came in as high as $290,000. Mahoney Asphalt won the project with a bid of $164,000. Judy Schwartz of George, Miles & Buhr, the town’s engineering firm, said that her company reviewed Mahoney Asphalt’s qualifications and records and found the firm to have a very good reputation for its quality of work. “I know this project has moved a little slower than we hoped, but Mahoney is doing good work and I feel the foundational layer of asphalt will be down within a week and Front Street will be open for traffic,” she said. Schwartz said the contract with Mahoney allows the town to asses a $650 fee for each day the project is not completed beyond Dec. 25. However, she said this is not a mandatory assessment and the town reserves the right to use its own discretion in applying it. She said during construction, Mahoney uncovered two wells that were not anticipated in the project plans. “When doing work on streets in older parts of a community, construction crews expect some unforeseen challenges. This is not unusual,” she said. “However, finding two wells is not something we would characterize as routine. The wells had to be capped, filled

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‘I know this project has moved a little slower than we hoped, but Mahoney is doing good work.’ Judy Schwartz George, Miles and Buhr

and dealt with before the street could be built over them.” Schwartz said that George, Miles and Buhr has recommended that the crews install two layers of asphalt on Front Street. The first foundational layer of asphalt for the street should be down within a week and GMB suggests it be allowed to settle throughout the winter. Then in the spring a second layer will be installed.

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Marine was killed outright in the explosion and that Cory was badly burned. He added that Charles and Danna Palmer were in Texas, where they flew to meet their son after learning that he had been injured. Cory died while being flown from Germany. May 18, 2006 edition Seaford has lost another young man to the war in Iraq. Just one week after Cory Palmer died from injuries he received May 1, Lance Cpl. Richard “Rick” James, 20, was killed. He is the son of Kenny “Jake” and Carol James of Seaford. This was his second tour in Iraq. Jake James said that his son, a lance corporal, was killed Saturday in Ramadi. “They said his unit was fighting an enemy ambush and he was hit by small arms fire,” James said. The James family learned of their son’s death at about 5 p.m. Saturday. His mother had talked with him by phone just two days before. James is the third Seaford man to be killed in Iraq. In addition to Palmer, Ryan Long, 21, a 1999 graduate of Seaford High School, was killed near Baghdad April 3, 2003, in a suicide bombing. June 29, 2006 edition The rains came Sunday and left behind a path of destruction in the Seaford area. More than 13 inches of rain fell turning small streams in raging rivers causing numerous road washouts, a dam failure, home and business destruction and evacuations. Gov. Ruth Ann Minner declared a state of emergency in the Seaford area late Monday afternoon. When it was all said and done, almost a dozen roads and at least three bridges were washed out and nearly 40 roads were affected or damaged as the SeafordBlades area became almost isolated from the rest of Delmarva. September 21, 2006 edition

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Seaford voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to annex more than 600 acres into the city. In balloting Monday afternoon, citizens and property owners said no by a three-to-one margin to the annexation of six parcels, five of which form a 559-acre block of farmland south of Hearn’s Pond that stretches from alternate U.S. 13 to Conrail Road. The sixth, 45-acre parcel is on Old Furnace Road. The vote came after a campaign by a group of Hearn’s Pond-area citizens against the annexation. A flyer that members of the group handed out door-todoor in neighborhoods throughout the city and that is headed “Beware” said that the annexation could triple the city’s population. Owners of four of the six parcels were requesting that their parcels be zoned for high-density residential development.

The first reading passed unanimously. The property, on U.S. 13 near the former site of the Laurel Drive-In, still has to be annexed by the town. The first reading of an annexation proposal passed the council at its last meeting, Dec. 4. Second and final readings of the annexation and the rezoning could be held in January.

Dec. 21, 2006 edition The Laurel Town Council Monday night OK’d the first reading of an ordinance that would rezone about 500 acres north of town as a large parcel development overlay district. That zoning would open the way for development of the Discovery Project. Preliminary plans for the project call for 1,400 homes, two stadiums, an amusement park and baseball and soccer fields.

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Feb. 9, 2006 edition Nearly all of the more than 40,000 books, DVDs, compact discs and videos that belong to the Laurel Public Library are packed into boxes, ready to be moved from the library’s temporary quarters on Market Street back to Fourth Street and the newly-expanded library. The nearly two-year library expansion project is expected to be complete in March, said Ed Ralph, president of the library board. Assistant director Mary Brittingham can’t wait to get in the new facility, which she calls “beautiful.” “The community will just love it,” she added. “Everybody will be very happy with it.” Oct. 12, 2006 edition A public hearing for the Blackwater Creek golf course development proposed for 708 acres about three miles west of Delmar was held by Sussex County Council last Tuesday morning. Much to county councilman Vance Phillips’ disappointment, no one from the community around the proposed development showed up at the hearing.

“Not one person showed up to oppose the development,” said Phillips, whose district includes the Blackwater Creek area. “I was shocked. I was looking forward to the public hearing, to hear what the people in the community thought. Because of the lack of opposition at the public hearing, I have to think that the community’s concerns have been met.” Oct. 19, 2006 edition Auction goers arrived from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware for the estate sale of Gov. and Mrs. Elbert Carvel, held Saturday Oct. 14, at Jos. C O’Neal & Sons in Laurel. Some arrived out of curiosity, some were looking for a specific item, but most arrived with boxes in hand and an anticipation of treasure. The hundreds of people who were present competed against absentee, phone, and 500 registered online bidders from around the world. Matthew Reynolds, currently serving in Iraq with the Texas National Guard, sent his requests with sister Lynn Parks, Seaford.

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Electric cooperative plans March 1 rate increase Effective March 1, Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) will implement a 5.5 percent rate increase to meet financial needs and continue to provide reliable electric service. This increase will reflect a $5.69 monthly increase on an average residential bill of 1000kWh. Delaware Electric Cooperative has performed very well with respect to competitive electric rate in Delaware and the region. In fact, Delaware Electric Cooperative is the lowest cost provider with respect to both.

"The good news is that DEC will continue to be the lowest cost electric provider in the region. Unfortunately, we must raise our rates to meet our delivery requirement, keep the lights on and keep our cooperative financially sound," said Bill Andrew, president and CEO, Delaware Electric Cooperative. In 2006, DEC estimated that their rates would rise 10 percent overall for the year. However, DEC was able to better that projection and only increase rates by approximately 8 percent, which saved memberowners more than $2 million.

And while energy markets remain extremely volatile, DEC is able to minimize the volatility in the markets because of hedging policies and practices in place by their energy supplier, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative. "As a cooperative, our top goal is to provide reliable electric service to our members at the lowest possible cost. We only make a small margin to keep our creditors happy but we eventually return those margins to our rate payers through capital credit refunds," said Andrew. Finally, DEC has continued to report

that power costs are rising and the outlook for 2007 is no different. "Throughout 2006 we informed our members of the need to raise our rates no more than 10 percent in 2007," stated Andrew. "However, we will do everything we can to manage our risk and keep any further increase to a minimum," he concluded. Delaware Electric cooperative is a member-owned utility serving more than 66,000 Kent and Sussex County memberowners. For more information visit our website at www.delaware.coop.

State Treasurer offering personal finance courses More Americans than ever are planning to make a positive financial change as their 2007 New Year's resolution. To assist them in keeping their resolutions, State Treasurer Jack Markell would like to encourage Delawareans to become more financially literate by attending free financial management courses offered by the Delaware Money School. "Personal finances are at the forefront of everyone's minds," Markell said. "And while many people make annual resolutions to improve their financial habits, they sometimes need a little help in reaching those goals - that's where the Delaware Money School comes in." According to a recent Money Magazine

survey, 37 percent of Americans plan to make a financial change as their New Year's resolution, sweeping well past the 23 percent of respondents in previous years. The survey also revealed that of individuals who have made a financial resolution in the past, only 24 percent were successful in keeping their fiscal vows. "Because the Delaware Money School offers so many effective courses aimed at helping Delawareans, it's easy to implement positive financial habits," Markell said. "The important thing to remember is that it's never too late to begin. If you can't fit a class into your schedule in January, attend one in February."

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Home Buyers Seminar January 17 Kevin Jefferson of Home Team Realty and Shawn Hunt of American Home Mortgage will be hosting a homebuyers seminar on Wednesday, January 17, at Seaford Public Library. The seminar will be free. For more information go to www.kevinjefferson.com; call 302-462-1113 (Kevin) or 302-448-9122 (Sean)

2007 Personal Finance & RETIREMENT LIVING One of the most important responsibilities of a community newspaper is to offer good information to help readers enjoy a better quality of life. Once a year we publish this Personal Finance section to provide readers information that will help them reach their financial and personal goals. We also include information on Retirement Living. With the large number of retirees moving to the area the importance of presenting information for the 55-plus population increases every day. We invite participation by local experts. If you and your business would like to participate, speak to your sales representative today.

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Education Students and parents can get help with financial aid forms The Delaware-District of ColumbiaMaryland Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Inc. is hosting three free College Goal Sunday events in Delaware as part of its 2007 program. The sixth annual College Goal Sunday will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC) campuses. Snow date will be Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. College Goal Sunday is endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Delaware Department of Education. The three DTCC sites are: Terry Campus at 100 Campus Drive in Dover, 19904; Owens Campus on Rt. 18 in Georgetown, 19947; and Stanton Campus at 400 Stanton-Christiana Road in Newark, 19713. There is no charge for any of these events. College Goal Sunday is an annual oneday event that invites college bound students to receive free assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the form required by colleges and universities and private career schools to qualify for scholarships, grants and loans. College Goal Sunday will be held at 20 sites in Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. The primary goal of College Goal Sunday is to make sure that the first step to fi-

nancial aid is accurately completed so that funds can be made available to those striving for a higher education. Adult learners headed back to school are welcome. Students attending College Goal Sunday need to bring proof of 2006 income and benefits information, such as completed or estimated IRS federal income tax returns and W-2 Forms, or year-end pay stubs and proof of untaxed income, for the student and the parents. College Goal Sunday, a nonprofit campaign, is sponsored by USA Funds and Lumina Foundation for Education, and supported by grants from American Education Services, American Student Assistance and EdFUND, all nonprofits with a particular interest in higher education. For more information on these organizations, visit www.usafunds.org, www.luminafoundation.org, www.aesSuccess.org, www.amsa.com or www.edfund.org. The College Goal Sunday program was created by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., and with supplemental support from Lumina Foundation for Education. For more information on College Goal Sunday in Delaware, parents and students can call toll free 866-GO-2-GOAL or visit the Web site www.go2goal.org.

Professionals to explain how math, science help on the job The Delaware Business Industry, Education Alliance is presenting a “What In The World?” program to expose elementary school students to careers that require science, math or a technology background. Fred Douglass Elementary School, Seaford, is hosting a program on Friday, Jan. 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The program is being held for the fifth grade and approximately 100 students are planning to attend. The presenters are a varied group with substantial experience in their fields. Presenters include representatives of the Delaware State Fire School and the Sussex County Department of Libraries, a veterinarian, a cancer care nurse from Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, a representative from the Centre Ice Rink and a

PRESCHOOLERS FINISH POTTERY - Students at St. John’s Preschool, Seaford, are as busy as elves putting the finishing touches on their pottery masterpieces provided by the Clay Bakers of Easton. From left are Lilianna Stump and Tatum Ayers.

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Education briefs SHS grad plays in SU jazz ensemble Victoria Carey, daughter of Pamela J. Baker and Richard Carey of Seaford, recently performed with Salisbury University's Jazz Brazz Big Band during its annual holiday concert. Carey, a freshman, is a 2006 graduate of Seaford Senior High School. She is a member of SU's Concert Band, Jazz Conzeption and the Bowling Club.

Construction training to be offered free The Sussex Tech Adult Division has scheduled a construction assistant technology certificate program to begin in February in Georgetown. The 210-hour daytime course will introduce many construction-related skills and will be offered tuition free to 10 students. Students will learn the tools of the trade for entry-level positions in the construction field. Skills will be taught to help students provide assistance in a variety of construction areas. A special emphasis will be placed on skills for employment in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) field. The program includes work with hand tools and power tools. It will include measuring, development of mechanical skills, reading tapes and gauges, blueprint

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Sussex Tech Adult Ed Honored Sussex Technical School District Adult Education was recently honored by the Delaware Department of Education for the success of its adult education program. The school received the Adult Basic Education Program of Excellence for 2006 award. Receiving the award were Dr. John Kreitzer, director of adult education at Sussex Tech, and adult ed principal Theresa Corder.

HONORED TO GIVE - Alpha Beta Gamma, the business honor society at the Owens Campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, wanted to brighten the holiday for children. That goal was accomplished when 230 filled stockings were presented to the Salvation Army for distribution in Sussex County. This is the fifth year the organization has participated in the annual donation, with support from the students and staff at the campus. Students and faculty displaying the stockings stuffed with gifts are, from left: Glenn Merritt, former ABG advisor; Linda Bretzer; Kristen Lawson, vice president; Anna Ukraintseva, treasurer; Gerald Beaven, president; Kim Burton, ABG advisor; and Ciprian Gherghescu.

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Looking for the calm that modern-day gadgets promise Life is complicated. And not just in its philosophy — its whys YNN ARKS and wherefores about which deep thinkers have puzzled for cenMore than 1,500 picturies. It is complicated in its everyday whats and whens, in get- tures, taken over a year ting from breakfast to bedtime day and through several after day in a way that is personalfamily gatherings and ly, socially and environmentally responsible. vacations, were gone. And this is despite all the gadgVanished into some inets we have that are supposed to accessible corner of cymake life simpler, and the slew of self-help publications that promise berspace. to help us make calm from chaos. Take, for example, my computMore than 1,500 pictures, taken over a er. Several months ago, I decided to use year and through several family gathermy laptop model regularly instead of the ings and vacations, were gone. Vanished large personal computer that had served into some inaccessible corner of cyberme well for several years. The reason: space. power consumption. I read that a laptop “That’s the trouble with digital camcomputer uses up to 80 percent less eleceras,” said my daughter, lamenting with tricity than a standard PC, and less elecme over the loss. “No one prints out pictricity used means fewer resources detures anymore.” stroyed, decreased climate change-inducDeep breaths, calming thoughts — I ing fossil fuels going into the atmosphere needed something to restore my sense of — you have all read my spiel before. So I moved all my computer files onto right in the world. I had it! A new DVD, still unopened under the Christmas tree, the laptop. My husband pulled the hard on the ancient practice of Tai chi. My chi drive out of the old computer — I could was definitely rattled and this, the cover hardly stand to watch the sad procedure — and its remaining parts went to the re- promised, would restore it. Step one — breathe in, raise the arms cycle center. All very socially and envi— was easy. Equally easy was step two, ronmentally responsible, right? My laptop and I got along well. Slow- breathe out and lower the arms. I felt my balance returning already. ly, I discovered its capabilities and its Then: “Slowly move your right foot to limitations; every once in a while, it surthe side.” Right, left, left, right; I always prised me with something completely have had trouble distinguishing the two, new that pointed out all too clearly my especially if called on to do so in a hurry. capabilities and limitations. 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Police Journal Frankford man charged with criminally negligent homicide The Delaware State Police Homicide Unit has arrested a Frankford man in connection with the shooting death of his 20year-old girlfriend. The incident occurred early Jan. 1 on West Beach Rd. as the two were riding back from a party. Michael A. Givens, 21, of Frankford, was charged with criminally negligent homicide and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Givens and his girlfriend, Kathryn L. Harris, 20, of Dagsboro, had attended a New Year's Eve party earlier in the evening in the Frankford area. Givens had his 40-caliber handgun with him at the party, and when the New Year arrived he fired it several times into the air. Afterwards, Givens placed the loaded handgun into a backpack and put the backpack in the rear of the vehicle he was riding in. Shortly after 2 a.m., the couple was riding back to the victim's home in a vehicle operated by a female friend of the victim's and also occupied by the victim's brother. Harris was seated in the front passenger seat and Givens was seated behind her in the rear passenger seat. During this time, Givens allegedly removed the handgun from the backpack to unload it and placed it in his lap. As the gun was in his lap, it discharged once and the round went through the seat and struck Harris in her lower back. After the shooting, they continued driving a short distance to the victim's home where they notified the victim's mother who called 911. They removed Harris from the vehicle and began performing CPR until paramedics arrived at the scene. Harris was transported to Beebe Medical Center where she was pronounced dead at 3:35 a.m. Givens was taken into custody without incident, and the gun was recovered from the rear floor of the vehicle. He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $33,000 cash bond pending a preliminary hearing.

Collision kills one in Hartly The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Dec. 30, 2006 at 6:20 p.m., on State Rte. 44 (Everetts Corner Rd.) about two miles north of Hartly. A 1990 Marmon tractor-trailer operated by Jeremy Truax, 34, of Dover, was backing eastbound into a private drive. The tractor was on the southbound shoulder and the trailer was sideways across both lanes of travel. A 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser operated by Helen L. Gelof, 77, of Hartly, was trav-

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Skateboarding park would add to list of area activities So Laurel is working toward a skateboard park. That’s wonderful AT URPHY — it should get some of those young folks off the streets where they ride presently. In Laurel, thanks to the Seaford could use one too; in Lions Club, there is a fact, I’m surprised it doesn’t already have one. When you come paved outside basketball around the bend on West Ivy Drive in Seaford it is nothing to see five court and of course, there to seven skateboarders in the midare organized wrestling, dle of the street. Of course, there is the same scene at several locations basketball, football and in Laurel. One interesting question that has baseball programs. come up is, who assumes the liability for something like this? The For a guy who has only been hunting town? Or will skateboarders sign waivers once in his life, I sure talk about it a lot, in order to gain admittance? don’t I? Well this is a little different, actuWith that said, I still have a problem ally quite a bit. Dr. Ben Horner, a Laurel with that statement that I hear so much, native and graduate, was in Wilmington that “there’s nothing to do around here.” Trust the other day waiting on the couch Yeah, the closest movies are in Salisbury, for his mom, Marion, who was preparing but we still have a bowling alley in for a visit with her other son, Dr. Doug Seaford. Conveniently located between Horner in the Arlington, Texas, area. Laurel and Seaford, is one of the nicest Ben and I talked about a few things roller skating arenas around. Rick and when the subject changed to him going for Debbie Slatcher are constantly making ima visit to see Doug sometime early in provements. 2007. While there, they always go on a ratIn Laurel, thanks to the Lions Club, tlesnake hunt. Oh yes, the same snake that there is a paved outside basketball court in the cowboy movies always seems to be and of course, there are organized trying to bite a young lady in distress. wrestling, basketball, football and baseball Says Ben, “Actually, it’s a lot of fun.” programs all year long. It’s been a couple of weeks since he Remember, I said organized. Early told me this story but I believe they sleep Christmas morning, as I do most mornings, out under the Texas sky where everything I rode through Laurel and not one youngslithering and sliding can get to them. ster did I see outside. Doug, I’d love to come for a visit old Remember when we had to go outside buddy, but... I ain’t a goin’ huntin’ with and try those cap guns, ride that new bike, you, or Ben either! get the neighborhood kids together for a game with that new football or basketball? As I opened the Sunday paper, the Going to see your friends on Christmas News Journal, I came to the opinion secwas big too, and one thing I seem to be the tion and there was a nice column by longonly one who remembers, was the ice skat- time writer from Laurel, Ronnie Williams. ing at the Seaford Ice Company on Rt. 13. It was reprinted from an article that he Twenty-five cents would get you an afterwrote shortly after his mom passed away noon or evening of enjoyment gliding in 1994. Ronnie and brother Glen grew up around that iced floor. on Oak Lane Drive in Laurel. Well, there was and still is much to do Ronnie was in the same class as Dr. for our young people. Really, they need to Doug Horner. I remember Ronnie’s mom, create it themselves. Hooray for the skateand his dad, too. Perhaps some of you do board park in Laurel! also. It was a very touching, heartfelt piece Ellen Schwinn is the young lady openabout Ronnie’s memories of Christmas and ing the Perfect Touch Gallery & Gift Shop how his mom loved it. Ronnie, that could on Market Street and Central Avenue in be a great message for us every year. Laurel. Grand opening is slated for Feb. 2 On the facing page, unbelievably, was a and 3. guest column by Pastor Thomas Starnes, Ellen is a graduate of Epworth Christian who grew up in Bethel and is also a Laurel School and is she excited to be here opengraduate. ing a business. More on this real soon! “Kay, you’ve got to see this,” I called Please take time to read the letter to the out, as I showed her both articles. Yup, editor about Laurel native Lance Cpl. Laurel people do make a difference. Michael Betts. “Moose,” as he was known to his classA small business builder or contractor mates and fellow 2004 graduates, was dewas talking with me the other day and I, ployed to Iraq in August and this letter after hearing his story, asked a couple of gives you a further glimpse of a fine young others about what he said. It is his belief man. that some 4,000 homes in these large de-

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Feast of the Epiphany On Sunday, Jan. 7, St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Seaford will celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. Epiphany represents the "Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles." The visit of the Magi signifies that the whole world is included. The service will begin at 9 a.m. with Holy Eucharist and will be followed by coffee hour with a King's Cake and cookie exchange at the Parish Hall.

Centenary Church Gospel Café Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, is hosting a Christian music night each Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Bruce & Nancy Willey are presenting live Christian music, fellowship, and refreshments. January guest singers are: Jan. 6: Rob Harman, Darin & Amy Windsor, Everett Hart. Jan. 13: Lights of Home, Voices of Harmony, Gary Holloway, Randy Lee, Fred Brock Jan. 20: Hannah Smith, Galen & Jillian Queen, Good News Tour. Jan. 27: Ginny Van Tine, Don White, Mike Truitt. Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us. Contact the Church office at 875-3983, or Bruce Willey at 875-5539.

Pancake breakfast A breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 13, will be held at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Memorial Hall, 600 South Central Ave., Laurel. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. Serving will begin at 7 a.m. The cost is $5 per person.

CHURCH BULLETINS The Answer’s in the Bible

Festivities planned on MLK Day

A prayer breakfast, “Dare to Dream like the King,” is planned for Jan. 15, 2007 at 8 a.m. at the Seaford Country Club. The breakfast, which is a buffet, features keynote speaker, Dr, King Dara Laws, the 2007 Seaford School District Teacher of the Year. Entertainment will be provided by The Good News Tour. Drs. Julius and NaTasha Mullen will receive the Community Recognition Award. Admission is $20 by advance tickets only. In conjunction with the prayer breakfast, the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club will hold a day of activities for young adults from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $1 and features 7 Quilts for 7 Sisters as well as crafts, storytellers and entertainment. The day includes a teen summit and youth dance. Lunch is provided and vendors and giveaways are also included. For tickets and information, call 628-1908.

Following is an occasional feature the will appear on the Church pages. By Evangelist Anthony Melakian Question: Why do bad things happen to good people? A very good question, one for which people have tried for many years to find the answer. All through Bible history, we find cases in which good people suffered in spite of the generally good manner in which they led their lives. For instance, the Biblical patriarch Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers when only 17 years of age. Eventually landing in Egypt, he was imprisoned for something he did not do, staying there for several years (see Genesis chapters 37 and 39). Another example of a good person who suffered greatly is found in the life of Job who although righteous, lost his children, his property, and even his health for a time. In addition to those instances are numerous other stories of those for whom the saying “no good deed goes unpunished” was a reality. Sometimes, we can see, after the fact, perhaps why God may have allowed a tragedy to happen. This is due to an unexpected blessing that we may experience as an indirect result of what transpired. For instance, a person may learn to appreciate life more

as a result of some adverse circumstance, or may even learn to grow closer to God and thus spiritually stronger. Joseph came to the realization that without the hardships in his own life, many people would not have been saved from a terrible famine that engulfed Egypt as well as surrounding nations (“...but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.” Genesis 50:20). In Job’s case, he never got a definitive answer from God regarding as to why he suffered. Yet, even in spite of that, Job declared that it was enough for him to have seen God and to know that God is allpowerful and all knowing (see Job 42:16). A few verses later (verse 11), we read of how Job was later comforted by his family. Perhaps that is the point we should get above all else. The point being that when bad things happen, we should allow ourselves to be used by God in order to console and comfort those who suffer. The “why” of a particular tragedy may never be revealed to us, but we can always make ourselves available as God’s instruments to help each other through whatever adversity God may allow. In this way, we prove ourselves to be pleasing to the Lord. Evangelist Anthony Melakian is with the Seaford Church of Christ.

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

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

St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am Contemporary Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!

Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm

Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873 “A Place to Belong” SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del. Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

What would make the top headlines in God’s year-in-review paper? By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

This is the season when news outlets review the big stories of the Jesus once said that year. Unfortunately, so many of whenever we give comfort them are disappointing. In 2006, it or help to the ones who almost seems we have sunk to new are viewed as the least, we lows. For example, the rift in Conare giving that comfort gress seems larger than ever. Coand help to him. operation and civility seem at an all time low, and polls indicate the shape their lives forever. The decision to average American is sorely disappointed deliver instead of kill an unborn baby in both Republican and Democratic leadbrings new life on the earth and rescues ership alike. young ladies from a lifetime of guilt. The social front is not much better. "Children turn off TV and visit nursing When celebrities like Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan, and Mel Gibson offer us a home instead." Time is the one commodity everyone gets equally each day. I am regular diet of decadence and disappointment, we become more and more afraid to accountable for how I spend it and spending it caring for others is always a good even turn on the radio or the TV set. idea. On other fronts, crime seems an ever"Father of four resists temptation, famipresent reality; the war in Iraq is strugly stays intact." Enticements from the gling tremendously; we are confused and devil to be unfaithful in our marriages and divided over immigration; and the cost of our parental responsibilities are all around living is taking an increasing bite out of us. God is well pleased when he sees a our paycheck. You might say that most of what we have seen with our eyes this year husband and wife faithfully uphold their wedding vows. Meanwhile, forsaking has been distressing. them is more deadly than we let ourselves So, I got to wondering about our God admit. who sees what is unseen to us. I wonder "Woman says 'deal' and receives eternal what the headlines of his paper might read life in return for surrender." The Bible for the past year? Some possibilities... specifically says that those who turn their "Couple passes up night out to eat and lives over to God are a source of rejoicing gives money to homeless Son of God." in heaven and that eternal life is granted to Jesus once said that whenever we give those who know God. comfort or help to the ones who are Now that's a headline! viewed as the least, we are giving that I am sure that in 2007 you can create comfort and help to him. Such small acts some heaven worthy headlines through of kindness that we tell no one about here how you live your life, so go for it! are loudly trumpeted in heaven. "Young mother adopts instead of The Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan Church. His views do not necessarily represent the views of aborts." Women around the country are the congregation or Wesleyan Church International. You faced with excruciating decisions that may email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org

OHS urges motorists to drive defensively following 9 deaths State Office of Highway Safety officials are issuing a traffic safety alert, urging motorists to immediately begin using extra caution on the roadways after a deadly weekend in Delaware. Nine people were killed in traffic crashes over a five-day period. "Every traffic death is a tragedy, particularly since most could have been prevented," said Andrea Summers, Community Relations Officer for the Office of Highway Safety. "But losing nine people in just five days borders on what we would consider a crisis." The nine individuals were killed in six separate crashes. One crash, which resulted in the death of three people, was alcohol-related. To reduce the risk of becoming involved in a crash OHS offers the following safety tips: • Watch your speed. Driving more slowly, especially in city traffic and around shopping centers, will allow you

to react more quickly and efficiently to the actions of other motorists. • Use caution when approaching and entering intersections. While you may have a green light to go, take an extra second to look left and right to make sure that opposing traffic is truly stopped or that no one is approaching the intersection from the other direction too fast. • Avoid talking on your cell phone. Regardless of whether it is hand-held or hands free, it is the conversation itself that is distracting. Wait until you have reached your destination to return calls. • Wear your seat belt. It will increase your chance of surviving a crash. • Never drive after drinking alcohol. Call a friend, call a cab, take a bus. • Watch for pedestrians, especially in low light conditions. If you're the pedestrian, avoid walking on major roadways after dark. If you must, then carry a flashlight and only cross at marked intersections or those controlled by stop signs or stop lights.

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

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

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

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

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

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MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.

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

LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814

www.livingwaterworship.com Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones

Sunday Morning Wed. Bible Study & Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”

YOU ARE INVITED! Come into This Church and Gather in Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

“A Growing Church For All Ages”

2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13

302-877-0443 410-957-4696

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)

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Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00

Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer

River of Life Christian Center 17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM

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Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector

Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830

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

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N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

Laurel Wesleyan Church

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315 High St. • Seaford, DE

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458

Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

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OBITUARIES Ruth M. Clarke, 83 Ruth M. Clarke, beloved wife of cartoonist Bob Clarke, died December 24, 2006 at Genesis Seaford Center. Mrs. Clarke was born Ruth Wyhof, daughter of the late Julius Wyhof and Luise Kohlorat Wyhof in Yonkers, N.Y. on Jan. 23, 1923. She graduated from The College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, N.Y. where she was an art major and member of Daubers, Alpha Alpha, Interracial Group, Athletic Group, Athletic Association, and Mission Crusade. She worked in the Art Department of Geyer, Newell, and Ganger, New York City, Advertising Agency. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Murphy. They lived in San Francisco, Calif. where she worked as a receptionist eyeglass model for a local optometrist. Upon their return to New York City, she accepted a position as executive assistant at Jerry Fields, Inc. a placement agency for writers, artists, and account executives mainly in the advertising field. She became reacquainted with Bob Clarke through his work with Mad magazine and after her husband's and his wife's death, they married. Shortly afterward, they retired and moved to Seaford. In addition to her loving husband, she is survived by two nephews, John, of Sanford, N.C.; and Peter, of Scarborough, N.Y.; and a niece, Patsy Norman, of San Marcos, Calif. She also considered herself to be an aunt to her husband's many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Cranston Funeral home, 300 Shipley St. at 2 p.m. on Jan. 23 in honor of her birthday. Donations may be made to a favorite charity.

Mildred (Scott) Brown, 97 Mildred (Scott) Brown of Bridgeville passed away on Dec. 24, 2006 at the Delmar Nursing and Rehab Center in Delmar. Mrs. Brown was born on Feb. 25, 1909, in Georgetown, a daughter of the late J. Carl Scott and Lillie Mae (Curdy) Scott. She had worked for the Town of Bridgeville for many years and had served as town treasurer for more than 25 years. She was a member of the Union United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her husband, J.

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Orlan Brown in 1972, and a son, Wayne S. Brown. Survivors include a son, J. Orlan Brown, Jr. of Bridgeville, and a granddaughter, Donna Rothman of Winson Salem, N.C. Graveside Services were held Friday, Dec. 29, at the Bridgeville Cemetery, Laws Street, Bridgeville, with the Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Memorials may be made to Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Pat Correll, 421 South Main St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, DE 19933. Online condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com

Shirley M. Allen, 74 Shirley M. Allen of Laurel died surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 28, 2006 at Milford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Allen was born in Canesville, Miss., the daughter of the late Robert and Maude Booth. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel and the Laurel Alumni Association. She had worked at the former E.I. DuPont Company and Bull Dog Drive Inn Restaurant in Laurel. She is survived by her loving husband, Ernie Allen of Laurel; sons, Jeff Allen and his wife, Jan of Laurel; Scott Allen and his wife, Andrea of Sandwich, Miss.; Mike Allen and his future wife, Christie of Laurel; a daughter, Terry Layton and her husband, Ricky of Laurel; a brother, William McCain of Salisbury, Md.; grandchildren, Jared, Jenna, and Justin Allen of Laurel; Steven Layton of Laurel; and Sarah and Meghan Allen of Sandwich. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and brother and sister-in-laws. A funeral service was held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel on Dec. 31. The Rev. John Van Tine officiated. Arrangements were handled by Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel. Contributions may be made to the Laurel Alumni Association, P.O. Box 382, Laurel, DE 19956.

Frances Polite Snigier, 78 Frances Polite Snigier of Bridgeville, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006 at her residence. Born in Lewes, the daughter of Amanda Johnson and William Polite, she

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was a homemaker and a member of the Seaford Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, William Polite. She is survived by her husband, Walter John Snigier of Bridgeville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William and Lisha Snigier of Seaford and Michael Snigier also of Seaford; two daughters and sonsin-law, Victoria and Donald Birch of Seaford and Veronica and Alton Lynch of Gumboro; two brothers, Richard Polite of Milford and Jay Polite of New Castle; three sisters, Irene Tozour of Wilmington, Betty Wendell and Lilly Kennedy of New Castle; eight grandchildren, Brian Birch, Jody Birch, Kirk Cully, Mac Lynch, Martin Lynch, Hollie Wootten, Luke Snigier and Sierra Snigier; four great-grandchildren, Sally, Gage, Mackayla and Dayton. Services were held Friday, Dec. 29, in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front and King streets, Seaford, where friends called prior to the services. Pastors Anthony Melakian and Jeff Wesson officiated. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Edward G. Jewell, 48 Edward Garnet Jewell of Federalsburg, MD went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was 48. He was born April 22, 1958 in Milford, the son of Mabel Towers Jewell Payne of Federalsburg and Earl Henry Jewell. He had worked as a carpenter and loved the outdoors, including hunting and

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fishing. He was predeceased by his father. He is survived his mother, Mabel Payne; by a daughter Christina Lynn Rosetta of Cambridge, Md.; two grandchildren, Elijah Joseph Rosetta and Amaya MaKenzie Rosetta, both of Cambridge; three sisters, Marsha L. Jewell Joines, and her husband Ernest, Dawn Jewell Adams, and her husband Alton, and Tammy M. Payne, all of Federalsburg; one brother, William V. Jewell and his wife, Diane, of Federalsburg; five nieces and nephews, Angel Jewell, Andrew Joines, Joshua Jewell, Matthew Joines, and Miranda Payne, and a great-nephew, Cody Joines. Homegoing services were held on Dec. 31, at the Park Lane Church of God in Federalsburg with Bishop Glen H. Morris officiating, assisted by Bishop Ray C. Parsons. Interment followed in Hill Crest Cemetery in Federalsburg. The Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg handled arrangements.

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MORNING STAR â&#x153;ł JANUARY 4 - 10, 2007 She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert H. Predeoux. She is survived by her mother, Marjorie Giles Predeoux; her four children, Rynell Predeoux and his wife Phyllis of Pocomoke, Md., George H. Dunton Jr. of Millsboro, Herschel Vick of Dover, Catrina Dorsey and husband Gary of Rehoboth Beach; three brothers, Jake Predeoux of Millsboro, Lawrence Predeoux of Frankford, Bruce Predeoux of Salisbury, Md.; three sisters, Ernestine Miller of Millsboro, Mary Harmon of Frankford, Barbara Predeoux of Baltimore, Md.; a sister-inlaw: Shirley Predeoux of Ellendale, and very close family friends, loved as family. Bobby, Nick and Brother Taylor. She is also srvived by her grandchildren, Rynell Jr., James Jr., Myleesha, Ta`shawnda and Jamere. Her services were on Dec. 30, at Calvary Pentecostal Church in Bishopville, Md., with Prophet Rynell Predeoux officiating. Interment was in Zoar Golden Acres, Bishopville. Arrangements were by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Ralph Raymond Handy, 86 Ralph Raymond Handy of Berlin, Md. died on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Mr. Handy was a retired construction worker for George R. Clark & Son. He was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Selbyville. He loved basketball, wrestling, lifting weights and smiling. His life was raising his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace W. & Raddie Waples Handy. His wife, Jackie L. Handy, died in 1993 and son, Dwayne A. Tingle, died in 1984. He is survived by his sons, Ralph R. Tingle , Jr. and wife, Tammy of Denver, Colo., and Benard Tingle of Smyrna; daughters, Marlynn R. Tingle of Salisbury, Md.; Vonna M. Tingle of Bridgeville; and Ernestine Fooks of Berlin; brothers, Wallace Handy of Dagsboro; Monroe Handy of Philadelphia, Pa; sisters, Helen Smith of Bishopville, Md.; Mildred Handy of Ocean City, Md.; Lola Handy of Berlin; Ionia Davis of Dagsboro, and Radie Fooks of Bishopville; and 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be today, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Rt. 113 in Bishopville. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Elder Willie Younger will officiate. Interment will follow at Curtis Cemetery, Bishopville. Arrangements were by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed to: Watson Funeral Home, Delmarvaobits.com, or Watsonfh.com.

Alfred William James, 90 Alfred William James of Salisbury, Md. died on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 at Genesis Elder Care in Salisbury. Mr. James was born in Blades, the son of the late Aletha May Culver and Elmer Clifford James. He was a mechanic for Al's Volkswagon Service in Delmar, Del. retiring in 1981. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a Life Member of the Delmar Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Richard James, and a sister, Elizabeth Parlett. He is survived by his wife, Rita Bower Fisher James; a son, William J. James of Delmar, Del.; three step-daughters, Patricia Denherder, Nanticoke, Md., Fran Castello, Houston, Texas, and Judy Riggin of Laurel; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Howard L. Johnson, Sr. of Laurel died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Johnson was a retired maintenance supervisor for the Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital in Laurel. He was a member of Christ Evangelistic Church in Laurel. Born in Blades, he was the son of the late Perry Johnson and Deborah Carmean. He was preceded in death by a son, Howard L. Johnson, Jr.; and two brothers, Perry Johnson and Ira Johnson. He is survived by his wife, June Marie Johnson of Laurel; five daughters, Linda Johnson of Seaford; Deborah Carmean of Seaford; Mary Ellen Cecil of Fla.; Florence Huffman of Laurel; and Dawn Johnson of Georgetown; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Jan. 2 at HanniganShort-Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel. The Reverand Roland Tice officiated. Interment followed in Portsville Cemetery.

Union 782 before retiring. He was also a small business owner of Marvin's Welding and Small Engine Repair. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and had a great love for designing and bringing his creations to life. Mr. Patten was loved by all who knew him, and inspired the lives of many people. He is survived by his loving and caring wife and friend of 40 years, Mary Gardner Patten; 5 children - daughter, Debra Patten Marvel and husband, Robert of Greenwood; son, Wayne Patten and wife, Linda of Rhodesdale, Md.; daughter, Michelle Patten Starkey and husband, Donald of Bridgeville; daughter, Susan Patten Lorenzo and husband, Joe of Seaford; and son, Marvin "Buddy" Patten, Jr. of Seaford; 4 grandchildren - Casey Foskey, Joey Spicer, and Cody and Matthew Lorenzo; a sister, Betty MacDonald and husband, Dugald of Greenwood; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at 2 p.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery, Rte. 313, in Greensboro, Md. Contributions may be made to the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 87, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements are being handled by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

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Wayne T. Littleton of Pottstown, Pa. died Jan. 1, 2007 at the home of his brother in Laurel. Mr. Littleton was born in Laurel on Aug. 21, 1935 to the late Alton J. and Margaret V. Littleton. In 1953, he graduated from Laurel High School, were he was president of his class. After serving in the US Air Force for 4 years, he graduated from the University of Delaware in 1962. After college, he was a State Farm claims adjustor and, at the age of 65, retired as an over the road driver for Overnight Transportation, Co. He was a member of the Elks Club in Pottstown and a member of the Laurel Alumni Association. He was an avid fan of the NY Giants and Boston Red Sox. His hobbies included deep sea fishing and traveling. He is survived by his companion of 39 years, Caroline Gondal, and her family of Pottstown; brothers, Gene Littleton and his wife, Sandy of Laurel; Craig Littleton and his wife, Juanita of Laurel; sister, Martha Taylor and her husband, Chet of Bethlehem, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral in Laurel today, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Kevin English will officiate. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 or the Laurel Alumni Association, P.O. Box 382, Laurel, DE 19956.

Elsie R. Morris Sheets of Federalsburg, MD died at Memorial Hospital in Easton, Md. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2006. Mrs. Sheets was born on Nov. 3, 1921 in Cordova, Md., daughter of the late William Morris and Annie Swartz Morris. She was a graduate of Cordova High School, class of 1938. She was a manager at the former Jasper's Hardware Store in Easton and was a member of Union United Methodist Church in Federalsburg. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Morris. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Harold Alexander Sheets, Sr., whom she married on July 7, 1950; five children, Shirley Mattox of Easton; Donna Towers and her husband, Wayne, of Cambridge, Md.; Glenn Lee Secrist and his wife, Judy, of Cordova, Md.; Harold A. Sheets, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Bridgeville; Gary Sheets and his wife, Kelly of Preston, Md.; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jim Morris of Cordova; Albert Morris of Skipton, Md.; Bill Morris of Easton; a sister, Florence Simmons, of Chestertown; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Jan. 3, at Framptom Funeral Home, PA in Federalsburg. The Rev. David Heistand officiated and interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Union United Methodist Church, 301 North Main Street, Federalsburg, MD 21632.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007 in Blades Cemetery. The Reverend Richard J. Bridge officiated. Arrangements were by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford. For condolences, the family may be reached at 410-749-3063.

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Marvin Walter Patten, Sr., 71 Marvin Walter Patten, Sr. of Seaford, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Mr. Patten was born Nov. 7, 1935, in Denton, Md., the son of the late Ruth Willis and Walter Arlington Patten. He served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Nanticoke Post 6, American Legion. Mr. Patten was a welder and pipefitter with Fluor Daniels, Potts Welding and Boilermakers, Walkers Marine and Local

PAGE 17 ementary School. She joined Christ United Methodist Church over 60 years ago and was a member of its Philathea Circle. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Harry Jester, Arthur Jester, George Jester, Carl Jester and Charles Jester and two sisters, Hattie Whaley and Annie Betts. She is survived by a son, Carl A. Watson of Federalsburg; and a daughter, Carolyn A. Watson Sturgis of Portsmouth, Va.; seven grandchildren, Randall L. Watson of Baltimore, Md.; Alison R. Cook and her husband, Ralph, Jr. of Seaford; Carla R. Neugroshell and her husband, Jeffrey of Cambridge, Md.; Sheila Watson of Hurlock, Md.; David A. Sturgis of Panama City, Fla.; Kenneth A. Sturgis and his wife, Melissa of Hampton, Va.; Linda A. Sturgis of Washington, D.C.; six great-grandchildren, Daniel Cook and his wife, Erinn of Ocean Pines, Md.; Jason Cook of Bethany Beach; Erin Ruark and her husband, Jonathan of Herndon, Va.; Cari Christopher of Staten Island, N.Y.; Ashby M. Sturgis and Britt W. Sturgis both of Hampton, Va.; a sister, Ida Mae Fansler of Ocean City, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews. Services are Thursday, Jan. 4, at Noon at Framptom Funeral Home, P. A. in Federalsburg where friends may call from 11 a.m. to Noon. The Rev. Dale Evans and Rev. Dan Walker will be officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg. Contributions may be made in her memory to Christ United Methodist Church c/o James Hubbert, 109 Park Lane, Federalsburg, MD 21632.

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COMPANY PARTY - Carey’s Inc. recently held its annual Christmas party. Above, guests enjoy conversation and refreshments. Left, owner Bobby Carey proves that he can do it all as he holds 1month-old Sierra Murphy for her grandmother, Kay Murphy. Photos by Pat Murphy

RED HAT SOCIETY - Members of the Delmar Red Hat Ladies enjoy their Christmas party at the City Center Bistro in Salisbury.

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2006 NEWSMAKERS - From left, Bobby Horsey, Sandy Ratablis and Preston Schell attend a recent town meeting focused on the Discovery development project the three are involved in. The town council is expected to vote on annexation of the 500-acre Discovery site at its upcoming meeting. Photo by Pat Murphy

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Legislators bear responsibility Doing the Towns Together for keeping jobs here in U.S. LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie Trivits . 875-3672

As I put away our Christmas gifts recently, I decided to look at the labels to determine just where the variety of products and clothing articles we received were made. This was an interesting experience. Very few items were made in our own United States. In fact, it was difficult to find labels that said, “Made in the U.S.A.” A huge majority of labels stated that the item had been made in China. Unemployment must be unheard of in that country. Other items were made in Turkey, India, Peru, Dominican Republic and Taiwan. These items came from what we consider all-American businesses. L.L. Bean and Lands End are two of the largest businesses here in the United States. Do you think all of their items are made in the USA? Think again. I found one item very interesting when it came to disclosure as to the assembling of the product. The label said, “Assembled in Dominican Republic of American components.” How’s that for confusing disclosure? It seems we hear almost daily of large business and manufacturing firms moving their primary locations away from the United States. The main reason is labor costs and it is frightening that so much of what we use daily is assembled in a foreign land. Why? Because it is cheaper. How many of us have seen newsreels and magazine articles or television scenes of young children, along with very young adults, working on an assembly line or in dark quarters under the most horrible conditions, being paid next to nothing, receiving no benefits of any kind? As a nation we have already heard lots and lots of television reporting and read lots and lots of copy in newspapers and magazines about who will and who won’t run for the next presidency of this nation of ours. We have heard the pros and cons of all of those officials in our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C., as they jockey for key positions in government, spending thousands and thousands of our tax dollars to extol the reasons why each one should be placed in a top position of leadership. Not only does this happen in Washington, D.C., but right here in Delaware and every other state in our nation.

Moments with Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton Right here at home we have members of our legislature, people whom the voters have elected to represent them and guide and direct our state. Now is comes to light that there are quite a few who are double-dipping, receiving not only more than $40,000 per year for the part-time job they were elected to do, but also thousands of dollars for another job in big business or other areas. How can these officials justify their actions? Either the taxpayers or the businesses they are affiliated with as a secondary job are going to come up short. Is this legal? Is it right and honorable? Here in the early days of 2007, perhaps the legislators, national and in our state and all the other states, should start spending more time representing the people who put them in office than in adding to their own coffers. Perhaps it is time some of them take a good, long and clear look at how we can keep jobs for the working person — the average Mr. and Mrs. America — here within the confines of this nation and not in some foreign land. Perhaps it is time that those people who are supposedly representing you and me, Mr. and Mrs. Average American Citizen, work on correcting some of the problems we experience every day of our lives. After all, isn’t that why we elected them? “Us” is actually not only you and me, but the United States of America. Give it a thought. Then, make a call to your representative in Washington, in Dover, or right here in Delmar and Laurel. Start 2007 on a solid footing. Make that call. Voice your opinion. You are the one paying for the call. Remind our legislators that we are the reason they are in a legislative position. Begin the New Year on a positive note.

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Among those returning from a Caribbean cruise, singing, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” were Mitch and Marilyn Lagowski, John, Donna, Kati, Kristina and Kelsi Ward and several others from this area who enjoyed this pre-holiday vacation for a week or so in the warmer air, though we haven’t done too badly right here at home. Here from the California area, visiting their parents Ben and Melinda Thornton, were Kelly Smith and her two siblings, Mickey and Kenzie. Robin and Sharrell Callaway spent the holidays with Robin’s mother, Nora Lee Callaway. Robin and Sharrell are both with the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Tyndall Air Base in Lynhaven, Fla. During these busy days Mr. Ralph Berkowitz from Tennessee had a few days vacation with his parents, Gerda and Manuel Naveira. Entertaining family members for the holiday were Homer and Verna Disharoon. From Wilmington came their daughter, Jan, Jan’s husband, Charlie O’Neill, and the Disharoons’ grandson, Patrick Ziesing. Then from a much further distance traveling here were daughter, Judy, her husband, Mike, and their son, Sam Gibson, from Corvalis, Ore., and from that same city their granddaughter and husband, Meaghan and Ben Farver. All have now departed to start the new year in other areas. Nikki Adams, a student at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, was in town for a few days of the holiday with her parents and family, Marc and Bettyann Adams. Recent returnees from the Christmas holidays are M.L. Elliott, who went to Tampa, Fla., to be with her son, Mark, and family, while her son, David, currently re-

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People People donate more than 1,000 pounds of gifts for soldiers in Iraq

SERVING IN IRAQ - Lance Cpl. Michael ‘Moose’ Betts has been deployed in Iraq since August 2006. He is expected back in the U.S. in the spring. He is a 2004 Laurel High graduate. See related letter to the editor, page 41

Citizens of Sussex County rallied together this holiday season to show their support for troops in Lt. Col. Lee Merritt's U.S. Army Battalion. Merritt is a 1982 graduate of Seaford High School. His troops, stationed in Iraq, are part of the 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion of the U.S. Army's First Infantry Division. Their home base is Fort Riley, Ky. The donations that were given by area people included more than 1,000 pounds of personal hygiene products, books, compact discs, videos, candy and cookies. Collection sites were the Seaford City Hall, Short Insurance, Harley-Davidson of Seaford, the Seaford District Library, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Seaford post, and the American Legion, Seaford post The Kiwanis Club of Seaford and Harley-Davidson of Seaford took care of the shipping costs to Iraq. While many donations were from individuals, several businesses also made contributions. Those businesses included Food Lion, the Kiwanis Club, the Seaford VFW, American Legion, Happy Harry's, Eck-

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Entertainment Arts group celebrates community support Clear Space Productions, a non-profit arts organization in Sussex County committed to community theatre, celebrated its second anniversary in October 2006. "The community support of our programs has been nothing short of astonishing," said Artistic Director Ken Skrzesz. "More than 2,600 people attended Scrooge!, and 1,200 of those were school children. Community input continues to help us to define the mission and goals of this organization and clearly, the community is standing behind what they want." Year-end financials reflected $250,000

in programs presented by the Clear Space Theatre Company, the Outreach Program and the Arts Institute. Plans for the 2007 year include continuing the Broadway Bound programs at Rehoboth Elementary and Beacon Middle Schools; another Musical Theatre Summer Intensive at Rehoboth Elementary School; expanding the size and repertoire of the Clear Space Community Chorus; hiring a part-time fundraiser and administrative assistant, and a budget increase to $300,000. For more information, visit www.clearspaceproductions.org.

Delaware Archives marks anniversary of railroad with special presentation To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Delaware Railroad, the Delaware Public Archives will hold a special presentation by Ed Kee on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 10:30 a.m. Kee, who is the author of "Saving Our Harvest: The Story of the Mid-Atlantic Region's Canning and Freezing Industry," will focus on the relationship between the canning industry on Delmarva and its connection with the growth of railroads. The canning of fruits and vegetables began on the Delmarva Peninsula in 1855 with the advent of the Richardson and Robbins Company in Dover. By 1889, 49

canning companies were operating in the state. Virtually every town from Wilmington to Selbyville had at least one canning factory. By 1919, there were 103 factories and 77 in 1927. The industry provided opportunities for farmers, jobs for thousands, and was a major contributor to the industrialization of agriculture. The program is free to the public and no reservations are required. The Delaware Public Archives is located at 121 Duke of York St. in Dover. For more information, contact Tom Summers at 302-744-5047.

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Laurel Star Sports Laurel Star’s Year in Review- Part 2 By Mike McClure The following is part two of the Seaford/Laurel Star local sports year in review: July- Laurel Big League baseball team wins district title- The Laurel Big League baseball team posted an 8-1 record to win the regular season championship. Laurel Minor League softball allstars win District III championshipThe Laurel Minor League all-star softball team captured the District III championship with a win over Millsboro for the first of many Laurel softball District titles. Laurel Major girls win District III crown- The Laurel Major League softball team advanced to state tournament play after beating Lewes, 8-7, in the District III finals. Alexis Elliott tripled in Mackenzie Martin in the bottom of the sixth to give Laurel the win. Laurel 9-10 softball team wins Pat Knight tourney- The Laurel 9-10 yearold softball team topped Rehoboth in the Pat Knight championship game on July 13 to continue the league’s softball streak. Nanticoke wins Major League baseball Pat Knight tourney- The Nanticoke Major League Pat Knight baseball team won all five games of its games in the Pat Knight tournament including a 9-1 win over Georgetown in the championship game. Nanticoke takes Minor League Pat Knight title- The Nanticoke Minor League Pat Knight baseball team also won a championship with a 16-15 win over Lower Sussex in a slugfest. Laurel Major League softball captures state crown, moves on to Eastern Regionals- The Laurel Major League allstar softball team took a step further in its

Laurel Major League softball all-star coach Ken Willey hugs the “stars” of the District III finals after the team clinched the title in the bottom of the sixth inning last Wednesday night. Alexis Elliott, left, had the game-winning hit and Mackenzie Martin, right, scored the game-winning run. Photo by Ronald MacArthur

quest for a World Series berth with a win over Felton-Harrington in the state championship game. The District III and state champs moved on to the Eastern Regionals in Albany, N.Y. with the win. “That’s (regionals) all they talked about. It’s a new experience for all of us,” said Laurel manager Kenny Willey. “I’m looking forward to it.” Nanticoke Senior softball advances to World Series-The Nanticoke Senior softball team blanked Cape Henlopen, 40, to win the District III title and advanced to the Senior League World Series in Roxana. Continued on page 27

WILDCATS- Delmar head football coach, center, talks things over with his team following a game last season. The Wildcats won the Henlopen South and advanced to the state semifinals before falling to Caravel. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar’s Kevin Robles looks to make a move against Mardela’s Demarius Banks during a Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic game last week. Robles made all 10 of his foul shots including some clutch shots at the end of the game to help the Wildcats to the opening win. Photo by Mike McClure

Wildcats win one of two in Holiday Classic tourney By Mike McClure The Delmar boys’ basketball team advanced to 3-4 overall with a win over Mardela and a loss to James M. Bennett in the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic, which took place last week at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. On Wednesday, it was a back yard battle between two teams that like to apply pressure with the full court press, Delmar and Mardela. “The press is designed not just to get a steal but to make a team rush their shot,” Delmar head coach Garland Hayward said following the game. “We’re trying to fine tune it. That press is going to be our bread and butter. We want to play full court basketball.” Delmar’s Barry Bratten hit a threepointer and Kevin Robles made a pair of free throws to make pull the Wildcats within one (6-5) before Robles had an offensive rebound and put back and Fernandez Batson converted a three-point play for a 10-6 Delmar lead. Mardela’s Trevor Sterling hit a threepointer on a feed from Monroe Ross, Ross made two free throws, and Aaron Myrick had a steal and basket for a 13-12 Warrior lead. Delmar’s Johnnie Wilson made a pair of free throws with 54 seconds left. Mardela’s Charles Fountaine made one of two from the charity stripe before Batson hit a jumper for a 16-14 Delmar advantage after one quarter of play. Batson had seven in the quarter while Ross paced Mardela with six points.

Delmar senior Daniel Foster eyes the basket in hopes of pulling down a rebound during last weekend’s Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic game. Photo by Mike McClure

Mardela pulled within one point of Delmar by making three of six foul shots early in the second quarter. The Wildcats responded with a 12-0 run as Batson had a basket and an assist and Wilson and Bratten each scored four points to make the score 30-17. Fountaine netted five points in the final minutes of the first half to pull the Warriors within nine at 32-23 at the half. Fountaine and Ross each had eight points for Mardela while Bratten and Batson scored nine points and Wilson had eight. Continued on page 26

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STORY OF THE YEAR- The Nanticoke Senior League softball team (in Blue) poses for a picture with USA West at the Senior League World Series in Roxana. The Seaford stars finished second in the world after a narrow loss to USA East. This event was voted by the Star’s readers as the top local sports event of 2006. Photo by Ronald MacArthur

2006 Seaford/Laurel Star Local Sports Event of the Year: Nanticoke Senior Softball finishes second in the world HOLIDAY CLASSIC- - Sussex Tech’s Kory Belle (top) drives the baseline during his team’s game last Thursday in the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic. Below Woodbridge’s Marc Nock, left, puts up a foul shot while Delmar’s Barry Bratten goes to the basket during tournament play. Photos by Mike McClure

The votes are in and the Seaford/Laurel Star local sports event of 2006 is the Nanticoke Senior League softball team placing second in the world. The Seaford all-star team advanced to the World Series championship game and was narrowly defeated in a game played down the road in Roxana. That event received 50 percent of the votes with the following events also receiving votes from the Star’s readers: Delmar football team beats Indian River to help secure first place in the Henlopen South, Laurel Pop Warner teams win Henlopen regular season title and advance to regionals, and the Delmar varsity field hockey and football teams win the South and advance to state playoffs. The Star thanks everyone who voted for the local sports event of the year.

PROGRESS & DISCOVERY 2007 Delaware Stingers open indoor hockey season with some great play The Delaware Stingers indoor hockey teams opened their season in the Dover league recently. The Stingers have five teams playing in Dover including an adult team. The Stingers’ “Elite Gold” team won its first game of the season with a 13-2 win over HPR 3. Leading all scorers was Sara McCabe with seven goals, Ellen Rowe had three goals, while Lindsay Danz put in two goals. Chelsea Collison and Joanna Chelariu each had one goal. Jennifer Short and Megan West played a great defensive game and Caitlin Stone played a great game at goalie. The Stingers’ “Elite Black” team posted a 9-3 win over Dover High 1. Sara Adams and Sidney Little had three goals apiece. Lauren Joseph put in two goals and Becca McMillin had one. Caroline Thompson and Jill Guerrazzi had great defensive games while Courtney Parker handed the goalie chores. The Stingers’ White U16 team lost a close game against the lady Ravens, 2-1. Sierra Spicer scored the lone goal while Sammy Melson put in a great game in the goal cage with seven saves. After a slow first half the Stingers played an excellent second half. The Stingers’ U14 team won over CR 1 in the middle school division, 4-1. Kelsey Johnson scored all four goals in the opening win. Taylor Hatfield and Erica Parker put constant pressure on CR’s goalie while Hannah Krause and Melissa States had great defensive games. Kayla Krause also had a great game in the goal cage. The Stingers resume play after New Year’s and have several upcoming tournaments in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. See the team’s website at www.lloydlee.com/ DelawareStingersFieldHockey.htm for more information.

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Laurel Stars of the Week

Male Athlete of the WeekLance Kelley- Laurel Laurel junior Lance Kelley netted 14 points to help lead the Bulldogs to a big win over Indian River. Kelley was perfect from the charity stripe, going eight-for-eight in the victory.

Male Athlete of the WeekKevin Robles- Delmar Kevin Robles paced Delmar with 14 points in a win over Mardela last week in Salisbury. Robles made all 10 of his free throws including some clutch shots down the stretch. Kevin also netted nine points and dished out five assists against James M. Bennett.

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Male Athlete of the WeekJohnnie Wilson- Delmar Male Athlete of the WeekTrent Passwaters- Laurel

Delmar’s Johnny Wilson continued his solid play in the paint last week in Salisbury. Wilson had 12 points and four rebounds against Mardela and added 12 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks against James M. Bennett during the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic

Laurel senior Trent Passwaters came up big in the paint for the Bulldogs in a recent home win over Indian River. Passwaters scored a team-high 15 points and pulled down 14 rebounds. Honorable mention- Barry Bratten- Delmar; Andrew Townsend- Sussex Tech; Kory Belle- Sussex Tech

Laurel High girls’ basketball stats (through Jan. 1) Tomorrow Briddell- 6 games, 67 points (11.2), 14 rebounds (2.3), 12 assists (2.0) Tykia Briddell- 6 games, 16 points (2.6), 19 rebounds (3.2) Twyla Hill- 6 games, 50 points (8.3), 23 rebounds (3.8), 10 assists (1.7) Sharay Smith- 6 games, 33 points (5.5), 29 rebounds (4.8) Keneisha Wilson- 6 games, 36 points (6.0), 71 rebounds (11.8) Tiffany Evans- 6 games, nine rebounds Mariah Dickerson- 6 games, three rebounds Demetra Hammond- 6 games, two points, two rebounds Twila McCrea- 6 games, six points (1.0), 10 rebounds (1.7) Kiasha Oney- 6 games, one rebound Morgan Johnson- 6 games, two points, four rebounds Diane Paul- six games, three rebounds Kira Selby- six games, three points Kelcie Mahr- six games- two points Brenee Lee- one rebound

Laurel’s Keneisha Wilson goes up for a shot during a recent game. Wilson is averaging over 11 rebounds per game this season. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel Pop Warner to hold annual banquet Jan. 14 at fire house

Laurel’s David Albert drives the baseline during his team’s recent home win over Indian River. Albert had six points in the Bulldogs’ 55-49 victory. Photo by David Elliott

Laurel boys’ basketball team tops Indian River, 55-49 The Laurel varsity boys’ basketball team ended 2006 on a positive note with a 55-49 win over Indian River on Thursday, Jan. 21. Lance Kelley went eight-for-eight from the foul line and tallied 14 points while teammate Trent Passwaters added 15 points and 14 rebounds. Jeremy Bagwell chipped in with seven points and David Albert and Dexter Wise had six points apiece for the Bulldogs.

Laurel Pop Warner will hold its annual banquet on Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Laurel Fire House. Doors will open at noon with the banquet beginning at 1 p.m. Rostered participants and coaches will get in free. The cost will be $10.00 for all others attending. The catered menu will include: roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce, rolls, and various desserts. An invitation will be sent to each household, using the address on the rosters. RSVP must be mailed back with payment. The league must receive RSVP by Jan. 4. Make checks payable to Laurel Pop Warner. No one will be admitted to banquet unless they have sent RSVP.

Laurel Pop Warner looking for board members for 2007 season Anyone interested in holding a board position for Laurel Pop Warner for the 2007 season needs to submit a letter of interest to Laurelpopwarner@yahoo.com or bring a letter to the banquet. Any questions contact Steve Gordy at 302-858-2884.

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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young

Delmar’s Justin Jones has the ball on the break as Mardela’s Demarius Banks, left, looks to defend. Also shown are Mardela’s Harold Hughes (30), Delmar’s Kevin Johnson, Mardela’s Charles Fountaine, and Delmar’s Kevin Robles. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar boys continued Both teams opened the second half with the full court press on, combining for seven steals before Mardela’s Harold Hughes had a basket and an assist to cut Delmar’s lead to 36-30. Robles made a pair of free throws and found Wilson for two to give the Wildcats a 10 point cushion. Mardela came right back with Fountaine scoring five of his team’s seven points to make it 40-37. Delmar took a slim 42-39 lead into the final quarter. Fountaine scored six points in the third quarter while five different Delmar players netted two points. Mardela moved within a point of Delmar with an opening basket, but the Wildcats upped their lead to eight (50-42) as Batson scored four points and Wilson added a field goal after pulling down an offensive rebound Fountaine scored six straight points to make the score 52-50. Robles added a basket before knocking down a pair of free throws with 1:07 left in the game (58-52). Batson and Robles combined to steal the ball with Robles drawing a foul with 39 seconds left. Robles hit both ends of a one and one, but Banks was money in the bank with a three-pointer on a feed from Fountaine to cut the Wildcat lead to five at 60-55. Bratten missed a pair of free throws with 28 seconds left and Myrick scored off an offensive rebound with 12 seconds left. Robles hit two more free throws with 10 seconds remaining in the contest. Mardela’s Trevor Sterling hit a threepointer in the waning seconds but it was not enough as Delmar hung on for the 6260 win. Delmar shot 15-for-17 from the foul line in the game (10-for-12 in the second half) with Robles making all 10 of his free throws. On the other hand, Mardela made 35 trips to the charity stripe but made just 22 shots. “We’ve been losing games because of a lack of ability to hit the free throws,” Hayward said, referring to recent close losses to Woodbridge and Seaford. “It makes me feel good to see we finally pulled a close game out. We hit some clutch free throws this time.” Four different Wildcats scored in double digits with Robles leading the way with 14 points. Bratten had 13 points and five steals, Batson added 13 points and four steals, and Wilson contributed 12

points and four rebounds. Fountaine led the way for the Warriors with 21 and five rebounds. The win was especially big for a couple of the Wildcats who played in the team’s last appearance in the Salisbury tournament when Delmar was embarrassed by its foes. Hayward told those players to remember the nasty taste in their mouths from that game as the entered Wednesday’s game with Mardela. “When you have some seasons like we’ve had you’re just waiting for that monkey to get off your back,” added Hayward following Wednesday’s win. Things didn’t go quite as well for the Wildcats in the Mason-Dixon Cup championship game as James M. Bennett was able to get the ball to the open man in a 79-62 win on Saturday. Delmar took a 4-2 lead on baskets by Bratten and Johnson, but James M. Bennett’s Will Evans hit a three-pointer for an 11-4 Clipper lead. Kevin Robles scored seven points including a three-pointer and Fernandez Batson netted basket on a feed from Robles to tie the score at 13-13. Johnson made a three-pointer on a pass from Robles for a 16-15 Delmar lead after one quarter. Robles tallied seven points and Johnson added five for the Wildcats. JMB’s Nathan French scored six first quarter points. Delmar’s Johnnie Wilson converted a three-point play to open the half but Evans hit a three-pointer to help key a 7-0 Clipper (24-19) run. The Wildcats moved within two as D.J. White scored four points. Bratten answered a three-pointer by C.J. Brown with seven straight points to knot the score at 32-32. Robles added a basket and Wilson

Things are still a little slow in local sports circles, so I thought I would use a column out of the past that was written about this time of the year, so I selected the second week of January in 1960. WILDCATS BEAT LAUREL AGAIN- The Delmar High basketball team assured themselves of a successful season Tuesday night by winning their hoop season opener 45-44 from the “toothless” Bulldogs of Laurel High. The game was a thriller from start to finish as the local boys led by three points at the quarter, five at the half, and four at the three quarter mark. Then Laurel rallied, and with two minutes to play, the “Cats” found themselves five points behind and their top gunner, Don James, sitting on the bench having fouled out. But being made of “sterner stuff,” they pulled themselves up by their shoe laces, and with only 16 seconds to play, they only trailed by two and Wayne Elliott was standing at the foul line with two shots coming. Then, will all the poise and coolness that made him the All State quarterback this past football season, he made both shots, and the game went into overtime. From this moment on, the Laurel Field House was a mad house, and the maddest of all was “Big George” as he gave that shirt collar a fit. But with Elliott and Bill Hamilton, who did an outstanding job of rebounding, and Freddie Mitchell and John Roberts scoring five points in the three minute overtime period, that was the ball game. The Delmar girls did not fare quite as well as they lost by a 47-25 score. Barbara Kaledinskas was the high scorer for the “Cats,” and Janice Lockerman turned in the night’s best defensive performance from her guard position. The girls’ and boys’ teams both open their home season Thursday night and follow up Friday night at home against Felton, so let’s fill the auditorium and show our support for these teams. scored following an offensive rebound at the buzzer for a 36-34 Wildcat advantage at half-time. Bratten and Robles led the Wildcats with nine first half points with Wilson chipping in with seven points. The Clippers went on an 11-1 run midway through the third quarter to take a 5143 lead and took a 55-43 advantage into the fourth quarter. Bratten had a tip in and a feed to White following a steal early in the fourth, but Brown scored five points to extend the Clipper lead to 60-47. Wilson had a put Delmar senior Kevin Johnson puts up a shot during his team’s Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic game against James M. Bennett last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure

Coach Dick Lyman unveiled his 1959-60 wrestling team last Tuesday night at Milford in the Holiday Invitational Tournament and walked off with five first place medals. It was the first tournament of its kind ever held down here on the Shore. High school wrestling, although gaining popularity by leaps and bounds, is still in its infancy on the Eastern Shore. Although more than a dozen teams were invited, only four gave up their holidays to show up; they were Delmar, Easton, Caesar Rodney, and Milford. The first place winners for Delmar were Greg Wood (95), James Walker (112), Bobby Davis (145), John Taylor (177), and Ron Harder (unlimited). Second place winners were Bill Cugler and Ben Harte, and Jack Rash and John Nichols bought home third place medals. One of the best matches of the evening, although we lost, was in the 127-pound class between Robert Williams, one of Milford’s top wrestlers, and Jack Rash. Jack, who had not entirely rid himself of a virus, dropped an 8-6 decision in a very close and exciting match. Jack Beauchamp had the most tiring evening of all the local lads having to wrestle two overtimes before dropping a one-point decision. Of course, the highlight of the evening was the unlimited bout between Ron Harder and Bill Simpson, both undefeated. In one minute and 36 seconds, Ron put Milford’s 6-foot, 4-inch, 230pound wrestler on his back and pinned him. Next Wednesday evening you will be able to see the local boys in action again as Milford comes to town in what should be another very good match. PS- I cheated and looked ahead in the next week’s copy of the paper, and Ron Harder pinned the Milford giant again as Milford and Delmar wrestled to a 23-23 tie. back to cut the Delmar deficit to nine (6253), but Brown scored three points to help hold the Clipper lead to nine points (6758). Bratten scored on a feed from Robles before JMB finished the game with a 12-2 run for the 79-62 win. Brown netted 10 points in the quarter and 21 in the game while Nathan French scored 19 points for JMB. Bratten scored 18 points and had three blocks; Wilson added 12 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks; White had 12 points; and Robles contributed nine points and five assists.

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✳ JANUARY 4 - 10, 2007 the Delmar Fire Department. Nanticoke Senior softball team places second in the world- Despite losing the first game of the Senior League World Series, the Nanticoke Senior softball team became the first local team to advance to the championship game since the tourney came to Roxana. The Seaford team topped USA Central, 2-0, in the semifinals before falling to USA East, 3-2, in a rematch of the opening game. With the narrow loss in the championship Nanticoke placed second in the world. October- Wildcats win battle of unbeaten teams, remain atop Henlopen South- The Delmar varsity football team picked up a big win with a 28-21 home victory over Indian River in a battle of unbeaten Henlopen South leaders. The Wildcats led by 13 points in the third quarter then came back from a one point deficit to win on a Tevin Jackson touchdown and two-point conversion. Members of the Delmar varsity field hockey team prepare to vault into action on a Delmar went on to win the South and go corner during a game last Fall in Delmar. The Wildcats won the Henlopen South and 10-0 in the regular season. advanced to the state quarterfinals. Photo by Mike McClure “It’s definitely a big win,” Jackson District III championship in convincing Year in Review continued said after the game. “If it wasn’t for them fashion- The Laurel Junior League soft(the offensive line) we probably wouldn’t Laurel Senior League stars edge ball team finally got a chance to win a have scored that last touchdown.” Millsboro to win District III champiDistrict III title and advance to the state “When they scored I was scared, then I onship- Taylor Jones worked eight intournament with a win over rival Nantigot myself together and said ‘we’re comnings, David Bartee homered, and Chris coke, 11-1. ing back,’” said quarterback Alan Preston. Kelley drew a bases loaded walk to give Many of the team’s players had spent “It was a very big win for us.” the Laurel Senior baseball team a win the previous three years watching another November- Laurel Pop Warner Pee over Millsboro in the District III champiteam claim the crown. The team went on Wee, Midget teams compete in Eastern onship game. to win the state tourney with a victory Regionals- The Laurel Pop Warner Pee Laurel Junior baseball win District over Milford on July 31. Wee and Midget football teams each adIII tourney- The Laurel Junior League August- Delmar Little League softvanced to the Eastern Regionals after all-star baseball team topped Lower Susball teams win state titles- The Delmar winning the Henlopen championship with sex, 1-0, in a pitcher’s duel to capture the 9-10 and 10-11 year-old softball teams undefeated seasons. District III title. The win came after a both won state titles with home wins on Wildcats win South, one of two state hard luck loss in the first championship August 1. As a result, both teams were tourney games- The Delmar varsity field game. taken for a ride throughout the town by hockey team took the Henlopen South tiLaurel Junior softball team wins MORNING STAR

PAGE 27 tle and defeated Tatnall in the first round of the state tournament before falling to William Penn in the quarterfinals. Delmar football tops Hodgson, falls to Caravel- The Delmar football team moved to 11-0 with a 29-12 home win over Hodgson in the first round of the state tournament. The win set up a showdown with the defending champion Caravel Bucs. “We just played out hearts out. It was our last senior home game,” Delmar senior Jenson Dennard said after the win over Hodgson. “ The Wildcats’ magical season came to an end with a loss to the homestanding Bucs in the semifinals. Titan coach Yoast speaks at Kiwanis dinner- Former T.C. Williams coach Bill Yoast of “Remember the Titans” fame spoke at the Bridgeville-Delmar Kiwanis dinner following the annual game between the two teams. Yoast even brought a pair of former players along with him the banquet which took place in Bridgeville. Joseph signs letter of intent to attend Florida State- Sussex Tech’s Brittany Joseph of Laurel signed a letter of intent to attend Florida State University where she’ll play softball. Joseph’s November press conference was followed by one for teammate Hope Cornell in December. Cornell will join former teammate Daneille Shields at Shippensburg University. December- Lee named coach of the year- Seaford varsity boys’ soccer coach Tim Lee received double honors as both Delaware Small School Coach of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association of America Region II Coach of the Year. Lee also became a finalist for the National Coach of the Year.

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✳ JANUARY 4 - 10, 2007 ond quarter but a three-pointer by Omar Strong gave Frederick Douglass a 25-9 lead. The Ravens trailed, 32-12, at halftime. Belle scored seven points in the half while Strong had 22. Belle and Townsend each had four points in the third quarter but James Walker netted eight points to help the Baltimore team to a 47-24 lead. Townsend and Slayton each had a three-pointer before the Ravens rallied to score the final eight points of the game to make the score 66-50. Townsend and Kyle Furniss each made three-pointers and Townsend scored on a layup following a steal and feed from Furniss. Belle scored 15 points and had eight rebounds and three blocks, Townsend tallied 14 points, Mitchell added six points and eight rebounds, and Jeffone Hill dished out six assists. Strong scored 30 points and Walker had 19 for Frederick Douglass.

Sussex Tech’s Lawrence Slayton had 13 points in the Ravens’ win over Parkside last week in Salisbury. Photo by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech point guard Jeffone Hill bring the ball up the floor under pressure during a game against Frederick Douglass last week in Salisbury. Photo by Mike McClure

Ravens defeat Parkside, fall to Frederick Douglass By Mike McClure The Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team cruised past Parkside, 58-28, in the opening round of the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic’s Salisbury Cup last Wednesday before falling to Fredrick Douglass of Baltimore, 66-50, in the championship game on Thursday. On Wednesday the Ravens (6-3) jumped out to a 12-0 lead as Jacob Mitchell, Kory Belle, and Lawrence Slayton each scored four points. Sean Hopkins added a pair of free throws and Angel Malabet made a circus shot at the end of the quarter for a 16-3 lead In the second quarter Malabet hit three-pointer on a feed from Andrew Townsend, Mitchell scored three points, Belle tallied four points, and Slayton scored basket on a pass from Townsend to make it 28-5. The Ravens held a 32-9 lead at the half. Belle scored eight points in the half, Mitchell and Malabet added seven points a piece, and Slayton netted six points. Belle scored five points and had a rebound and a steal and Slayton made a three-pointer for a 40-12 Raven lead. Parkside’s Will Thompson hit a threepointer and Jermaine Trader made three of four free throws following a foul and a technical foul on Tech (44-22). Malabet closed the quarter with three-point play for a 47-24 Raven advantage. Belle opened the fourth quarter with a one hand slam and Slayton made a threepointer on a feed from Kyle Furniss as Sussex Tech held on for the 58-28 win. Belle led the way with 15 points and eight rebounds; Slayton had 13 points; Malabet added 10 points and four steals;

Sussex Tech’s Jacob Mitchell puts up a shot over Parkside’s Ryan Miller during action in the Salisbury Lions Club Holiday Classic last week. Sussex Tech’s Kory Belle, left, is also shown. Mitchell had nine points and Belle added 15 points in the win over Parkside. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford/Laurel Star sports section has a new e-mail address Got sports? Send your sports scores, photos, and press releases to the Star’s new sports e-mail address: sports@mspublications.com. If you have any technical difficulties you can still send info to publisher@laurelstar.com or fax to 302-629-9243. Call sports editor Mike McClure at 302-629-9788 with any questions.

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Mitchell tallied nine points; Townsend had four assists and three steals; and Hopkins contributed four points and three steals. Thursday’s game had a different outcome when the Ravens faced Fredrick Douglass. Mitchell made three of four free throws to keep Tech within one (4-3) before Frederick Douglass went on a 9-0 run to end the first quarter with a 13-3 lead. Belle had four points early in the sec-

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Eastern Shore Men High games and series Phil Casselbury 319

High games and series Steve Blocker 241, 685 Michelle Jester 264 Carole Hubbard 648

Star High games and series Gavin Short 270, 682 Jenna Cottet 229, 595

Swingin Doubles High games and series Michelle Deshields 263 Rosa Custis 744 Nick Wheatley 312 Andrew Parlier 806

Baby Blue Jays High games and series C.J. Redd 181 Brad Morgan 329 Kim Zoller 174, 342

Young Adults High games and series Michael Cherrix 242 Justin Sherman 665 Katie Hickey 285 Amanda Swift 675

Thursday Nite Mixers High games and series Kay Passwaters 244 Martha Cahall 682 Scott Causey 288 Dickie Passwaters 740

Nite Owl High games and series William Newlon 291 William Hughes 743

The following girls (l to r) finished third in the U18 boys’ division at the Kris Krinkle Indoor Soccer Tournament at Crown Sports on Dec. 28: Sydnee Yeary, Katie Nennstiehl, Michelle Giorgilli, Rachel Horsey and Crystal Hernandez.

Harlem Globetrotters to appear in Salisbury on March 18 Seven year-old Hannah Venables of the Barracudas, above, competes in the 7-8 year old 25 yard butterfly at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club in Seaford. Tori Hearn represents the Boys and Girls Club in the 11-12 year-old 50 yard butterfly race. No results were submitted from the meet. Photos by David Elliott

The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Salisbury on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. The team will hit the Wicomico Civic Center for one show only. Tickets are on sale now and range from $20 to $60 plus fees. Special discounts are available. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office and online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org. For more information or to charge by phone call 410-548-4911.

Henlopen Conference boys’ basketball leading scorers (Six games or more reported as of January 1) Name

School

1. Darnell Cephas 2. Kory Belle 3. Keshawn Hughes 4. Vashad Whidbee 5. Kyan Andrews 6. Barry Bratten 7. Curtis Chandler 8. Shemik Thompson 9. Kevin Johnson 10. Tyree Bordley

Smyrna Sussex Tech Milford Woodbridge Seaford Delmar Sussex Central Cape Henlopen Smyrna Lake Forest

Send us your sports scores it’s easy! Coaches and parents are invited to send any team scores that they would like to see featured in the Star. Items can be e-mailed to sports@mspublications.com or faxed to 302-629-9243.

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Games

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High 39 35 28 32 27 33 31 27 27 23

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Health The problem of jaundice in newborns: part 2 By Dr. Anthony Policastro Last week I wrote about how complicated the process of jaundice is in the newborn period. Interestingly the treatment is a lot less complicated. In the 1950s there was a newborn nursery that noted an odd fact. Babies in one part of the nursery got jaundiced. Babies in another part did not. They found that the difference was sunlight. Babies on the sunny side of the room did not get as much jaundice. This led us to discover the fact that light indeed affected jaundice. Babies get yellow because of the chemical bilirubin. Light on the skin affects the bilirubin in the skin. It breaks it down into a harmless waste product. Thus the treatment for jaundice is to put

the baby under fluorescent lights. This artificial sunlight provides the needed source of light to help resolve the jaundice. The problem is deciding which babies need to spend time under the lights. There are a number of things involved in this. The first is the level of bilirubin. The higher the level, the more the need for lights. As I indicated the last time, adult bilirubin levels are 1-2. Newborns reach 8 on the average. A level of 25 is considered dangerous for the full term newborn. So we need to treat before it hits 25. Since most babies do not get much above 8, there are not a lot of babies who qualify for treatment. The second thing involved in the decision is the baby's age. Bilirubin increases for the first 72 hours of life. Thus a bilirubin of 10 at four days of age means very

little. A bilirubin of 10 at 24 hours of age is serious. That is because we know it will keep going up. The third thing is related to how fast it is going up. A bilirubin may go from 10 at 2 days of age to 11 at three days of age. This is no big thing. However, it may also go from 10 at 2 days of age to 15 at 3days of age. That means it could rise to 20 by four days of age. That is more of a concern. This is the main reason that we keep having babies come back every day for repeat levels. We do that until the level starts to come down. The fourth thing is related to whether the baby is premature or not. A premature infant will have problems with a lower level of bilirubin than a full term baby. Thus we get concerned with levels much lower than 25. The younger the baby, the

more concerned we get. The fifth thing is related to whether the infant is sick or well. Sick infants are more likely to have problems at lower levels. Thus if there is a sick premature infant with a high level of bilirubin at an early age, we treat him/her very quickly. There are a number of charts that we use. They show the level of bilirubin and the patient's age. If the level is too high for that age, then we are likely to treat the infant with fluorescent lights. In addition, we also have to decide whether to treat the problem causing the high bilirubin. Those problems are many. Therefore, the treatments are many as well. Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical director at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Prest to split time between Berlin and Laurel offices The Primary Care Network of Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. has announced that Adebowale Prest, MD, will early in 2007 begin seeing patients four days a week at the Peninsula Regional Primary Care Family Medicine office in Laurel, replacing Dennis Glover, MD, who has left the practice.

Dr. Prest, who has been in practice at Peninsula Regional's Family Medicine office in Berlin, Md., since August of 2005 with Peter Abbott, MD and Deborah Conran, DO, will also maintain a presence there and will continue to see patients one day a week at the Berlin office. Dr. Prest, a specialist in Family Medi-

Harry A Lehman III, M.D., F.A.A.P. Pediatrics 411 N. Shipley & Spruce St. Seaford, Delaware

(302) 629-5050

Goodbye to Kelly Potter Parks PA-C

Thank you for 12 great years! Good Luck to you Kelly in your new endeavor. For the time being Dr. Lehman will be practicing alone. We ask for patience and understanding as we go through this time of transition. In order to best serve our current families the practice is temporarily closed to new patients. Member of: The American Academy of Pediatrics, The Medical Society of Delaware, & The American Medical Assoc.

cine, received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed a residency in Family Practice at Ghent in Norfolk, Va. and a fellowship in OB/GYN at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pa. Dr. Prest has also served on the medical staff at Cortland Memorial Hospital in Cortland, N.Y.

where she was vice chairman of the Department of Family Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Prest will join Tammy S. Cahall, CRNP at the Peninsula Regional Family Medicine office in Laurel. Dr. Prest may be reached at the Laurel office, 875-6550.

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CHIROPRACTIC “Your Health Is A Valuable Resource”

Dr. James Hummel Advanced Chiropractic Massage Therapy • Physical Therapy AUTO & WORK INJURY Medicare & Most Insurance Accepted CASTLE TOURS NEW EASTER SEALS - Congressman Mike Castle recently toured Easter Seals' new state-of-the-art facility in Georgetown to learn more about Easter Seals' programs and services for people with disabilities. Castle was instrumental in securing federal dollars for the construction of the new building, which was built to better serve people with disabilities and their families in the Sussex region. Pictured here (from left) is Honorary Board Member Hugh Martin, Easter Seals Director of Marketing Ford Waggoner, Congressman Mike Castle, Board Member David Doane, and Immediate Past Board Chair Bob Fraser.

Health Bulletins Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary annual meeting Members of the Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary will hold the annual business-meeting luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. The regular business meeting will be held at 11 a.m., with the annual meeting and luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Janet Hubbard, president of the Auxiliary, will present the annual financial gift to Rex Mears, president of Nanticoke's board of directors. Board members and administration leaders at Nanticoke will also attend as special guests of the auxiliary. The auxiliary is a vital part of Nanticoke, giving thousands of volunteer service hours in addition to the monetary gift, which includes scholarships to those entering the health-care field. Those persons desiring to become members may contact Jan Grantz, 628-8478, membership co-chair.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Training The Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter sponsors The Family Caregiver Education Series four times per year in each of Delaware's three counties. LifeCare at Lofland Park, 715 King St. in Seaford will host the training on Jan. 25, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. This program includes a Medical Overview; Legal and Financial Issues; Communications, Behaviors and Activities of Daily Living and Community Resources. This training for family caregivers is free and lunch will be provided, but preregistration is required by Jan. 17, 2007. For additional information or to register, please call Jamie Magee, Branch Office Coordinator, at (302) 854-9788.

Buy a Brick Campaign Help “pave the way to independence” for people with disabilities by participating in Easter Seals’ Buy a Brick Campaign. All bricks will help construct a patio

at the Easter Seals Tunnell Center, located at 22317 DuPont Blvd. in Georgetown. This wheelchair-accessible patio, featuring the Easter Seals’ lily design, will help people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors. “Purchasing a personalized brick is an affordable way to leave a lasting, positive impact on the community and help people with disabilities become more independent,” said Randy Clour, vice president of development at Easter Seals. Those wishing to participate in the campaign can design and order their personalized bricks online at www.bricksrus.com/order/easterseals. Bricks can be personalized to honor a family member, Easter Seals staff member or participant, or local business, and are tax-deductible. Bricks are $125 for a 4x8 inch brick with one to three lines of inscription, or $250 for an 8x8 inch square brick with one to six lines of inscription. For details call Clour at 800677-3800 or rclour@esdel.org.

Healthy Living Expo planned The Delaware Healthy Living Expo, featuring an array of speakers and workshops on issues of family, physical, spiritual, financial, emotional, and intellectual wellness, will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Headlining the workshop programs will be Lisa Whaley, founder and president of Life Work Synergy, LLC. Whaley, who is also an accomplished author, will present “Finding the Off Switch in an Always On World” to give insight to attendees on finding a harmonious balance between work and life. Four additional speakers will follow addressing healing, self-sabotage, positive attitudes, and exercise. The day also features several exhibitors, providing attendees with products, services and knowledge which support health, harmony and spiritual awareness and enhance overall quality of life issues. Admission to the Expo is $7. A special luncheon package is also available for $17. You may preregister online at www.lifetimeexpos.com/holisticapp.html . For more information, visit www.lifetimeexpos.com or call 215-968-4593.

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Community Bulletin Board Events

BINGO

Veteran's Open House

Seaford Lions basket bingo

Nanticoke Post 6 of the American Legion will be holding an Open House at the Post Home (Log Cabin) on Front Street, Seaford, Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to noon. Coffee and donuts will be served. All veterans are welcome, members or not. We will be showing the film, "Project Delaware, WWII's Voices of War," which is about Delawareans who served in World War II.

Feel Like Heaven in 2007 New eight-week Fitness Session starts the week of Jan. 8 and 9. Only a six- to eight-week commitment required at a time. Monday-Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m., with free excellent childcare Tuesday-Thursday, 5:30 p.m. For information call 22-year AFAA Fitness Professional Carol Lynch at 629-7539. Try one free class to see if it's for you.

Fun & Games afternoon Spend Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20, with family and friends playing games of yesteryear at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village. Victorian parlor games, board and card games will be set up to play indoors. If weather permits outdoor games will also take place. Pre-registration is requested. Participation is free, although museum admission is required for non-members. For additional information and to register for this event contact the museum at 302-734-1618. DAMV is located at 866 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, just south of Delaware State University.

Historical Society annual meeting The annual meeting for members of the Seaford Historical Society will be held on Monday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Seaford Moose Lodge on Rt. 13A north of Seaford. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish of either vegetable, salad or dessert. Fried chicken and beverages will be provided. The charge will be $5 per person. Following dinner the evening will feature a brief interlude of musical entertainment by the Diamond State Four barbershop quartet. Accomplishments of the past year and plans for the future will be reviewed. New officers and three new trustees will be elected and installed. Certificates of appreciation will be awarded to retiring trustees. Volunteers of the year will be announced. Reservations are required and should be made by Jan. 10 by calling Anne Nesbitt at 628-7788.

State Park Winter Programs Officially it's winter and we are your official winter-fun headquarters. At Delaware State Parks, you can hike through winter forests and along winter beaches, or find out how you can help local wildlife through the harsh winter months. A full list of programs is available at www.destateparks.com. Here are some of the family activities that will be happening in the Delaware State Parks: Cape Henlopen State Park, 42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, 645-6852 Jan. 6, New Years Nature Walk at 11 a.m. Start out the New Year on the right foot by joining a naturalist to discover what

Come hiking in a winter wonderland at Barnes Woods. Bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes. The trip will start at Trap Pond Nature Center, and then we will drive to Barnes Woods for a 45-minute hike. The program will last approximately two hours.

Model Railroad Club open house

The Seaford Lions Club will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Wednesday, Jan. 24, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose, located on Rt. 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 games and will feature several baskets including the bread basket set, napkin set and oval bowl basket as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Large Hamper and Collectors Club Miniature Daisy basket, or one of the several door prizes. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For ticket info contact any Seaford Lions member or call 337-3383. treasures the winter beach can hold. Hike to the beach and enjoy more of nature this New Year! Trap Pond State Park, 33587 Baldcypress Lane, Laurel, 875-5163 Jan. 6, Trap Pond Fitness Series Barnes Woods Winter Hike, 10 a.m.

The 21st Delmarva Model Railroad Club open house Jan. 13, 14, and 20 and 21, Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking, 103 East State St., Delmar. Six operating layouts in four different scales. One of the largest club displays in the United States. Refreshments available. White elephant and consignment tables, train set raffle.

Texas Hold'em Tournament The Georgetown Fire Company Texas Hold'em Tournament previously scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19, has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7. $100 entry fee and two $25 rebuys. Refreshments will be available. To pre-register call 302-8566723.

Chamber Events After Business Hours Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce, After Business Hours Mixer, Thursday, Jan. 18, between 5-7 p.m., at the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford

How to submit items Submit Bulletin Board items by Thursday at noon. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email morningstarpub @ddmg.net or drop off at 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford. Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars. Road, Seaford. There will be refreshments and door prizes. Please RSVP giving name, business, and number attending bring a business card and a friend.

Rise 'n' Shine Breakfast The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce Rise 'n' Shine Breakfast, Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Pizza King Banquet Room, 300 West Stein Highway, Seaford, 7-8 a.m., $7 per person, including gratuity. "Nanticoke Memorial hospital - Present & Future" with Tom Brown and Doug Connell. Join us to learn what's new and different at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital... and learn about future plans for the hospital. RSVP no later than Jan. 19, by contacting the Chamber office.

Meetings H.A.P.P.E.N. meeting H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association for its Protection, Preservation, Enhance-

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MORNING STAR ✳ JANUARY 4 - 10, 2007 ment and Naturalization, will meet on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.

meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.

AARP Chapter 1084

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AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 membership meeting Thursday, Jan. 11, at Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall, Seaford, at 1:30 p.m. Brenda Lee from the Shipley Center will be guest speaker. Guests are welcome. Refreshments served. Chapter dues are $5 per year. If interested in joining this 300-member chapter call Helen Skjoldager, 875-5086.

Widowed Persons The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral. The guest speaker will be Paula Gunson, executive director of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

Toastmasters Toastmasters of Southern Delaware meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month. The local chapter of the world's leading communications and leadership development organization meets in Bay Shore Community Church at 6 p.m. If you would like to develop your public speaking skills in a supportive environment, visit the Southern Delaware club. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201, or joy@estfinancial.com.

Equine Council meeting The monthly meeting of the Delaware Equine Council will be at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, at the Harrington Public Library. All those interested in horses are welcome. For more info contact Nyle at 422-4094 or Peggy at 629-5233.

Embroiders’ Guild meeting The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month, September through June at 10 a.m., at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome. For more information call 410-208-9386.

Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04

GOLF Kiwanis Tournament Friday, June 8, is the date for the 21st annual golf tournament sponsored by the Seaford Kiwanis Foundation, which was created to provide college scholarships to worthy and aspiring high school seniors. Thanks to enthusiastic participants and willing sponsors 44 students have been helped so far. Most have graduated. Last year’s winners are students at the University of Delaware, York College and at the University of Virginia. Mark your calendar and help the Kiwanis Club help deserving youth.

June, 7-10 a.m., at the Galestown, Md., Community Hall. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 children ages 6-12.

Sandwiches and soup sale

Celtic Woman Concert Celtic Woman Concert on Saturday, Feb. 24, at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore, price is $60. The concert features five Irish vocalists whose latest album has been No. 1 on the Billboard World Music Chart for more than 70 weeks. Call 629-6809 for tickets or more information.

Caroline AARP plans trip The Caroline County AARP 915 will take a trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11 days beginning March 16. It will include a four-night stay in San Antonio with 18 meals, a guided tour, visits to the San Antonio River Walk District, The Alamo, The Institute of Texan Cultures, LBJ Ranch, the San Antonio Missions and the IMAX theatre, which will show "The Price of Freedom," and much more. For more information or to register, contact Peggy Perry at 1-410-822-2314 or pegperry@ myshorelink.com.

Food Breakfast Cafe VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.

Promise Keepers Breakfast The Promise Keepers of Centenary United Methodist Church will host an allyou-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 6, in the church dining room, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel; 6:30-10:30 a.m.; $5 for adults and $3 for ages 6-12. Benefits college scholarship fund.

All-you-can-eat breakfast Blades Firemen and Ladies Auxiliary all-you-can-eat breakfast, Sunday, Jan. 7, 8-11 a.m., at the fire hall, on the corner of 5th and Cannon streets in Blades. Adults $7, children 10 years and under, $3. All breakfast foods, coffee, milk. The breakfast takes place the first Sunday of each month, at the Blades Volunteer Fire Company Hall.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet All-You-Care-To-Eat, served by the Galestown Ruritan Club on the fourth Sunday of each month, October through 11465 Sycamore Rd. Laurel, DE 1/2 mile from Rt. 13 302 875-6922 Open Monday thru Saturday - 10am to 5:30 pm

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A sandwich and soup sale benefiting Delmar Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Serving chicken salad sandwiches and oyster sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, vegetable beef soup, and peas and dumplings. Call 846-2530 or 846-3314 for ticket information.

Libraries Seaford District Library events Here is what's happening at the Seaford District Library Jan. 4-11: • Heat up with a Hot Title during the "Seaford District Library's First Adult Winter Reading Program" entitled "Warm Your Soul and Toes with a Hot Book." The Program will start on Tuesday, Jan. 16, and will run through Tuesday, March 13. You must have a library card, or sign up for a library card to register and participate. All you need to do is read or listen to books. Keep track of your hours on the Reading Log provided, come into the library and have the log initialed by a staff member. For every 5 hours that you log, you'll receive an entry blank to fill out for the Weekly Prize Drawing. Read up to 30 hours for the Third Prize Drawing, up to 40 hours for the Second Prize Drawing and 50 or more hours for the Grand Prize Drawing that will be held, at the Grand Finale Celebration on Wednesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. The Third Prize will be a SanDisk 1.0GB 500 Song Sansa C240 MP3 Player, Second Prize will be an Accurian 8" Tablet Portable DVD Player, and the Grand Prize will be a $150 Visa Bank Card. Reading materials for this Program may be requested from other libraries, but all materials must be checked out at the Seaford District Library. The materials include: Books, Books on CD, Audiocassettes, eBooks and eAudios, Playaways and Magazines. For ages 17 and up. For more information contact: Thelma Jones at 302-629-2524. 402 N. Porter St. Seaford, DE 19973. • Come for an hour of fun at "Story Time," on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Preschoolers will enjoy hearing stories, singing, and making a take- home craft. Upcoming events: • Read Aloud Delaware will meet at the library on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. Programs are free and open to the public.

Laurel Library programs Adults in the Western Sussex area are invited to participate in upcoming programs at the Laurel Public Library. Starting on Fridays in 2007 at 10:30 in the morning and continuing each Friday in January and February, people who love to read are invited to gather weekly in the second floor reading area at Laurel Public Library for a time of informal sharing of books and authors. Also starting on the first Friday of January and continuing on the first Friday of each month will be offering a new time for genealogists. Called “First Friday Family History Helpline” this time will be set aside from 1-2:30 p.m. A special evening of Broadway music will be presented by Clear Space Productions on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Carpenter Community Room. Doug Yetter and Ken Skrzesz will provide a program of entertaining and informative musical theatre songs and their impact on America from a historical perspective. On Wednesday, March 28, noted storyteller Ed Okonowicz will be telling stories and legends from the Delmarva area. A knitting group, informally called the Knit-Wits, invites needle crafters to join the group in the second floor reading area at 10:30 each Thursday for an hour of shared interests. More information on these programs can be obtained by contacting Norma Jean Fowler at www.laurel. lib.de.us.

Etc. Defensive Driving Laurel Senior Center AARP twoday Defensive Driving Course will be on Jan. 8 and 9. Cost is $10. To sign up for the course call 875-2536.

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ELEC. RANGE / OVEN, beige, 2 cook top burners need to be replaced, $45. 245-6259. 12/7

NEW WHITE TOILET, $25. 25” Stereo Spakers, $25 ea. Wagon wheels, $50 ea OBO. 398-0309. 12/28 LIONEL TRAIN SET w/ track & transformer, $95. Erector Set, $55. 410-8833734. 12/28 WASHER & DRYER, in good cond. w/30 day guarantee, $125 ea. 628-1320 or 443-880-3538. 12/21

HAMMOND ORGAN, Spinet size, 2 levels, $400. 6292250. 12/7 SNAPPER RIDING MOWER, lg., selling due to sickness, $500. 875-4848. 12/7 KARAOKE SINGING MACHINE, like new. 875-1158. 12/7 SEVERAL RIDER & PUSH LAWN MOWERS. 8757612. 11/30

HELP WANTED The Town of Bridgeville is accepting applications for a Police Officer. Preference will be given to a Delaware Certified Police Officer. The Town of Bridgeville offers a competitive salary and benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are available at the Police Department, 302 Market Street, Bridgeville, Delaware and a resume should be attached. Submit to the attention of Chief Allen Parsons. Deadline date for submittal is January 26, 2007.

BASKETWEAVE DOLL CARRIAGE for little girl w/ wooden wheels, new, $60. 629-6730 after 6 pm. 11/30 2 TODDLER BEDS, oak, $25 ea. 1 Little Tyke Toy Box, $10. 858-2030. 410883-2071. 11/30 NINETENDO 64 Game System w/several games & access. Good cond., $60. 875-9431. 11/30

ANIMALS, ETC. ADORABLE PUPPIES to a loving home, Lab mix, asst. colors, $25. 875-7674. 12/14 DOG HOUSE & KENNEL, barely used, $150. 8757312. 12/7 6 LIVE TURKEYS $12 ea. 875-8840. 12/7

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on December 11, 2006, after a public hearing, the Commissioners of Bridgeville took the following action: APPLICATION OF WRIGHT — to consider the change of zone from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-1 Commercial District for 418 Walnut Street (Tax Map No. 1-3110.15-69.00). APPLICATION DENIED. COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE 1/4/1tc

PUBLIC HEARING The Commissioners of Bridgeville will hold a Public Hearing and present an Ordinance to amend Section 234-37 of the Code of the Town of Bridgeville, to modify the open space standard for the Residential Planned Community (RPC) zoning district, for a second and final reading at their monthly meeting scheduled for January 8, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. at the Town Hall, 101 N. Main Street, Bridgeville, Delaware. COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE JOSEPH T. CONAWAY, COMMISSION PRESIDENT 1/4/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Seaford Hundred Case No. 9745 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article XI, Subsection 115-82, Item B of said ordinance of C. BRYAN BENNETT who is seeking a variance from the side yard setback requirement, to be located west of U.S. Route 13, 1/4 mile south of Elm Street. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on

Monday evening, FEBRUARY 5, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 1/4/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Nanticoke Hundred Case No. 9746 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item C of said ordinance of ANITA AND RONALD L. TYNDALL, JR. who are seeking a variance from the side yard setback requirement, to be located south of Road 483, 2,675 feet west of Road 484. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, FEBRUARY 5, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 1/4/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Nanticoke Hundred Case No. 9750 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing

will be held on a request for a special use exception as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 11521 and 115-23, Item B and C(12) of said ordinance of RICHARD C. BANKS, SR. who is seeking a special use exception for storage of a manufactured home and to construct a second dwelling on property, to be located west of Road 522A, across from Road 523. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, FEBRUARY 5, 2007, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 1/4/1tc

NOTICE Estate of Ava Wanda Tomblin, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ava Wanda Tomblin who departed this life on the 22nd day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, were duly granted unto Charles Dean Tomblin, on the 14th day of December, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 22nd day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Charles Dean Tomblin 11592 County Seat Hwy., Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. PO Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/28/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Elfriede K. Retzlaff, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elfriede K. Retzlaff who departed this life on the 30th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Greenwood, See LEGALS—page 37

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 DE, were duly granted unto Wilhelm Retzlaff, on the 13th day of December, A.D. 2006, 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 30th day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Wilhelm Retzlaff 6226 Federalsburg Rd., Georgetown, DE 19933 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/28/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Roscoe W. Radish, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Roscoe W. Radish who departed this life on the 3rd day of December, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE, were duly granted unto Randy W. Radish, on the 19th day of December, A.D. 2006, 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 3rd day of August, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Randy W. Radish 123 Lake Drive, Laurel, DE 19956 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/28/3tc

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June, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrators: Janet Wheeler 2638 Federalsburg Rd., Bridgeville, DE 19933 James Morris 6403 Cardinal Ave., Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 123 Pennsylvania Ave Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/21/3tc

A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Randall Charles Willin, Jr. 3271 Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973 John C. Willin 30198 North Oak Grove Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. P.O. Box 551 Georgetown, DE 19947 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 12/21/3tc

SHERIFF SALE NOTICE Estate of Jack L. Morris, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Jack L. Morris, Sr. who departed this life on the 29th day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Bridgeville, DE were duly granted unto Janet Wheeler, James Morris on the 6th day of December, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrators on or before the 29th day of

NOTICE Estate of Mildred B. Willin, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mildred B. Willin who departed this life on the 28th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE, were duly granted unto Randall Charles Willin, Jr., John C. Willin on the 6th day of December, A.D. 2006, 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 Co-Executors on or before the 28th day of July,

TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE ANNEXATION REFERENDUM JANUARY 13, 2007 The Commissioners of the Town of Bridgeville will consider properties for annexation at this Annexation Referendum. These properties will be divided into two groups and will be voted on separately. Parcel A includes the properties of: Joe C. and Toni Jo Johnson; Wheatley Farms, Inc.; and Wilson Farm, LLC. Parcel B includes the properties of: Beach Commercial Realty, LLC; Robert W. Hunsberger; Miller Furniture Industries, Inc.; Jimmy’s Grille & Catering, LLC; F.E.D. Investments, LLC; and Tull Group, LLC.

The Annexation Referendum will be held at the Bridgeville Town Hall, 101 N. Main St., on Saturday, January 13, 2007, from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Every citizen of the Town who is eighteen years of age shall have one vote, provided he/she has registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” of the Town of Bridgeville. A person may register at the Town Hall during regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. No person shall be registered after the close of business on January 5, 2007. A Public Hearing on the Annexation will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2007, 7:00 P.M. at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. Town of Bridgeville Bonnie S. Walls, Town Manager

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THOSE certain parcels of land situated in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and the State of Delaware, lying on the Northerly side of County Road 592 and to the East of County Road 42 designated as Parcels 2A and 3A on a plot of lands of Raymond Truitt, Eliza Givens, M. Wagner & James Oscar Todd, by Century Engineers, Inc. dated January 4, 1993 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware in Plot Book 52, at Page 283, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a pipe set along the Northerly side of County Road 592, approximately 1.35 miles in an Easterly direction from County Road 42; thence North 16 degrees 07 minutes 32 seconds West 1517.22 feet to a point; thence with lands now or formerly of Hilda A. and Theodore E. Russell North 17 degrees 25 minutes 48 seconds East 381.09 feet to a stone; thence proceeding with lands now or formerly of Hilda E. Russell and Floyd Russell, North 41 degrees 05 minutes 46 seconds East 135.22 feet to a point forming a common boundary for these lands, lands now or formerly of Hilda E. Russell and Floyd Russell, and Parcel 1 A as depicted on the aforementioned plot; thence, along the common boundary of these lands and Parcel l A South 15 degrees 21 minutes 34 seconds East 1864.99 feet to a point along the northerly side of County Road 592; thence

PAGE 37 proceeding along the northerly side of County Road 592 South 65 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds West 302.50 feet to the point and place of beginning. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Constance June Robinson and Deborah Robinson, by deed of Constance June Robinson, dated January 23, 2006 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Book 3320, Page 309. Tax Parcel: 4-30-21.003.03 Property Address: 14143 Russell Road, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CONSTANCE JUNE ROBINSON & DEBORAH ROBINSON and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16,

2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, designated as Lot No. 3, KAYLA GREEN, as shown on a plot of the Subdivision Survey Plan of Kayla Green, prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated October 8, 2001 and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in Plot Book 72, Page 245. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Lucretia L. Johnson by deed of Kevin Johnson, Sr., dated June 23, 2005 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 3166, Page 196. Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.00138.03 Property Address: 24102 German Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. See LEGALS—page 38

PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LUCRETIA L. & KEVIN JOHNSON, SR. and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known and designated as Lot 46, Sandy Ridge, as shown on a plot prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., registered surveyors, dated August 16, 1994 and revised on December 12, 1995 of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown Delaware in Plot Book 57, Page 298, dated October 11, 1996. BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Heather L. Austin by deed dated May 25, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds on June 25, 2004, Book 02997 Page 283. Tax Parcel: 3-32-2.00161.00 Property Address: 32112 South Autumn Court, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax,

MORNING STAR 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of HEATHER L. AUSTIN and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Seaford, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Lot 37 in Section A in the plot of land called Westview Extended. Said plot of land appears of record in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 352, Page 600. BEING the same lands and premises which George H. Farnell, Trustee and Mary S. Farnell, Trustee did by deed dated October 16, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Sussex County, in Deed Book 2240 Page 25 did grant and convey unto Karen L. Hopkins. Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.0944.00 Property Address: 309 SE Hickory Lane, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified

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Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of KAREN L. HOPKINS and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

ment marker in the line of lands of State Highway right of way line; thence by and with right of way line in a southerly direction with a distance of 69 feet, more or less, be the contents what they may, with all improvements thereon. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed by George H. Shaw, Jr. by deed dated April 30, 2000, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in Deed Record Book 2476, Page 287 to Charles W. Towers and Judy Meyers, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-14.0032.00 Property Address: 14641 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES W. TOWERS & JUDY MYERS and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

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SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument in the southeasterly right-of-way line of County Road 516 at a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Laura King Heirs; thence from said point of Beginning along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Laura King Heirs, South 88 degrees 40 minutes 38 seconds East, 150.15 feet to a pipe; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Donald L. and Shirley Givens, South 48 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds West, 193.19 feet; thence turning and running North 41 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds West, 150.00 feet to a pipe in the southeasterly right-of-way line of County Road 516; thence by and with the southeasterly rightof-¬way line of County Road. 516, North 48 degrees 43 minutes 26 seconds East, 200.00 feet to the point and place of Beginning, containing 0.6770 acres of land, more or less. This description is derived from a survey prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., dated December 12, 1990. BEING the same lands and premises conveyed to Dolly Faye Morris by deed of Donald L. Givens and Shirley M. Givens, husband and wife, dated March 15, 1996, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 2116, Page 80. Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.0062.12 Property Address: RR 4, Box 723 C, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be

demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MARVIN MORRIS & DOLLY FAYE MORRIS and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 seconds East 165.00 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot and lands of Sherrylyn L. Wilcoxson and Diana Thomas and Russell Thomas; thence along a line between this lot and lands of Sherrylyn L. Wilcoxson Diana Thomas and Russell Thomas south 28 degrees 35 minutes 36 seconds East 200.00 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot; thence, along a line between this lot and lands of Sherrylyn L. Wilcoxson and Diana Thomas and Russell Thomas in part and partly with lands of Sussex Ventures, Inc., South 62 degrees 27 minutes 35 seconds West 165.00 feet to a bent pipe, a corner for this lot; thence, along another line between this lot and lands of Sussex Ventures, Inc., North 28 degrees 35 minute 36 seconds West 200.00 feet to the place of beginning, containing therein 32,994 square feet of land, more or less. BEING the same lands and premises conveyed to Larry M. Wilson and Angie Tolliver Wilson, by Deed from Lewis David Kibler, dated August 18, 2004, and recorded August 19, 2004, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and the State of Delaware in Deed Book 3023, Page 53. Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.00146.02 Property Address: 24233 German Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is

presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LARRY WILSON & ANGIE TOLLIVER WILSON and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being situate in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, located on the northerly side of Route No. 24, being known as Lot No.7, as shown on a plot of lots surveyed by Harold L. Cook for Howard H. Dickerson in 1948, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe found located on the northerly right-of-way line of Route No. 24, said pipe being 2063.4 feet more or less, from the centerline of Co. Road 494 and said pipe found being a corner for this land and for lands now or formerly of Sean J. Alvarado; thence by and with aforesaid Alvarado lands North 36 degrees 38 minutes 15 seconds West 199.90 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of George W. & Gladys D. Kirk North 53 degrees 20 minutes 56 seconds East 70.63 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Russell Gaines South 36 degrees 29 minutes 25 seconds East 200.09 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running by and with the Northerly right-ofway line of Delaware Road #24 (60' right-of-way) South 53 degrees 30 minutes 13 seconds West 70.12 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 14,074

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square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by MillerLewis, Inc. dated May 22, 2002, a copy of which is attached hereto. SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, reservations, conditions, easements and agreements of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware. BEING the same land and premises which by Deed dated and recorded, among the Land Records of Sussex County, Delaware, in Book, Page, was granted and conveyed by unto David G. Joynes and Elizabeth Ann Joynes, the Grantors herein. Being the same lands and premises which David G. Joynes and Elizabeth Ann Joynes did grant and convey unto Jason W. Nibblett by deed dated May 24, 2002 and recorded on May 28, 2002 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02711 at Page 100. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.1323.00 Property Address: 8947 Sharptown Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in execution the property of JASON W. NIBBLETT and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situated in Beaver Dam Heights in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, known and designated as Lot No. 13 on the revised plot of Beaver Dam Heights dated March 3, 1955, as recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County aforesaid, in Plot Book Vol. 2, page 75, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a stake set in the high water mark or line of Williams Pond; thence running with the mutual boundary line between this lot and Lot No. 14 and along the center of a twenty foot wide road laid out as a private driveway for use in common by the owners of said Lot No. 13 and Lot No. 14 for ingress, egress and passage to and from Beaver Dam Drive, North 40 degrees 3 minutes West 139 feet to the southerly side of Beaver Dam Drive; thence with the same North 53 degrees East 118 feet to a stake; thence with the mutual boundary line between this lot and Lot No. 12 South 37 degrees 17 minutes East 160 feet to a stake set in the high water line of Williams Pond; thence running with the high water mark or line of said pond in a southwesterly direction to the place of beginning, containing 17,641 square feet of land, be the same more or less. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LOT extends to the center of a twenty foot wide road or driveway running along the mutual boundary line between said lot and Lot No. 14, for use in common by the respective owners of said lot and Lot No. 14, their heirs, successors or assigns; and the above described lot is conveyed subject to said driveway easement and such use thereof. BEING the same lands

PAGE 39 and premises which Margaret C. Ellis, did grant and convey unto Cherie L. Marvel, by deed dated May 2, 2000 and recorded on May 10, 2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02482, Page 336. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00261.00 Property Address: 13 Beaver Dam Drive, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CHERIE (L.) MARVEL and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, lying and being situate in the Town of Greenwood, Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, and the State of Delaware, depicted on a survey prepared by Charles D. Murphy Associates, Inc., dated November 19, 2002, and comprising all of Lot 2, on a minor subdivision of Lands of Double "J" Docks, LLC, as filed with the office of the Recorder of Deeds, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plat Book 78, page 116, lying on the Northwesterly side of Mill Street and the Southeasterly side of Conrail, adjoining Lot 1 and Lot 3, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at an iron pipe (found) on the northwesterly right of way line of Mill Street (40'R/W); said pipe being situate a distance of 122 feet, more or less, from Governor's Avenue; thence with the right of way line of Mill Street South 19 degrees 00 minutes 29 seconds West a distance of 118.02 feet to an iron rod (found); thence with Lot#3, North 69 degrees 00 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 120.03 feet to an iron rod (found); thence with the lands of Conrail, now or formerly, North 19 degrees 00 minutes 25 seconds East a distance of 120.69 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with Lot #1, South 68 degrees 26 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 120.12 feet, home to the point and place of beginning, said to contain 14,323 square feet of land, be the same more or less, as surveyed by MillerLewis, Inc., dated March 25, 2005. Being the same lands and premises which Great American Homes, a Maryland Corporation, also known as Great American Homes, Inc. did grant and convey unto Keith Parlier and Deborah Parlier by deed dated April 20, 2005 and recorded on May 2, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03136 Page 047. Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.13181.01 Property Address: 402 Mill Street, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder See LEGALSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;page 40

PAGE 40 LEGALS - from Page 39 Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of KEITH (A.) & DEBORAH (L.) PARLIER and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

MORNING STAR Evans, husband and wife, did grant and convey unto Gwendolyn Jackson, by deed dated November 1, 1986, and recorded November 3, 1986 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1452, Page 38. Tax Parcel: 4-30-23.00123.00 Property Address: 20769 Booker T. Washington Street, Bridgeville Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of GWENDOLYN JACKSON and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

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of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece of parcel of land, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, on the Westerly side of County Road #447, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a pipe set on the Westerly right of way of County Road #447, the said pipe being 862, more or less, North of the center line of County Route #74, the said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot #35; thence South 73° 24' 06” West, 290.50 feet to a point; thence North 16° 35' 54” West, 150 feet to a pipe; thence North 73° 24' 06” East, 290.50 feet to a pipe set on the Westerly right of way of County Road #447; thence by and with the Westerly right of way of County Road #447, South 16° 35' 54” East, 150.00 feet to the point and place of Beginning, said to contain 1.0003 acres, more or less, as more fully set forth in the plot recorded in Deed Book 1838, Page 55. The above described lot also known and designated as Lot Thirty-Six (36) of Shiloh Farms Subdivision as shown on a plot of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Plot Book 46, Page 298. Subject to all restrictions, easements, reservations, rights-of-way and agreements of record, together with the benefit of same. BEING the same lands and premises which Tracy A. Milligan, formerly known as Tracy A. Goudy did grant and convey unto Erik L. Milligan and Tracy A. Milligan by deed dated May 31, 1995 and recorded on June 9, 1995 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02055, Page 189. Tax Parcel: 2-32-14.0072.00 Property Address: 14218 Johnson Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before February 5, 2007. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9,

2007 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff's Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ERIK L. & TRACY A. MILLIGAN and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

grees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 50.00 feet to a concrete monument found marking a corner for these lands and for lands described herein as Tract Four; thence turning and running by and with the same, North 11 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds East, 136.25 feet to point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may, as surveyed by Adams-Kemp, Registered Land Surveyors. The Improvements thereon being commonly known as 230 West 10th Street. BEING the same lands conveyed by Roy J. Evans and Co., Inc., unto Colby Wolfensberger, which deed is dated September 10, 2002 and filed of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 2762, Page 260. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.1075.00 Property Address: 230 Tenth Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to the owner's right of redemption pursuant to 9 Del. C. § 8728. Also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of COLBY WOLFENSBERGER and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

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TAX SALE By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of Laurel, Delaware, bordering on the easterward side of Rossakatum Branch ditch in the town aforesaid and on the south side of the road or street leading from the bridge across said ditch towards Broad Creek Bridge; together with all improvements thereon. Being the same lands conveyed to Paul Thomas Jones, by deed of Linda Mae Jones, formerly known as Linda Mae West, dated January 9, 1989, filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1623, Page 303. Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.07270.00 Property Address: 522 E. Fourth Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on February 9, 2007 and also subject to the owner's right of redemption pursuant to 9 Del. C. § 8728. Also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser and subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of PAUL THOMAS JONES and will be sold by The Sheriff of Sussex County 1/4/2tc

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Letters If project comes, say goodbye to green acres “Grrrrrreeeeen Acres is the place for me — faaaaarrrrrm livin’ is the —” No, wait a minute, that’s backward: “Goodbye Green Acres, just gimme that city life!” Coming to a town near you (Laurel, Del.)! Now selling! • Own your very own Coney Island-style apartment (or just live where you are). • Experience rush hour just like New York City!

• Hear the beautiful sounds of sirens and honking horns all night long! • Listen to 12,000 screaming soccer fans right from your own balcony. (And get a tan from the lights). • Take a midnight stroll through our three-story parking garages! (Not responsible for personal injuries.) • Witness real life crimes and drug deals just like you see on TV! • Sleep like you never have before to the sounds of a real amusement park and roller coaster! • Rent a horse and take a wild

Legislators react to death of President Ford Delaware’s legislators released the following statements after the death of former President Gerald Ford, on Dec. 26: Sen. Tom Carper — “Yesterday, the United States lost a true leader and a real gentleman. President Gerald Ford united our country during one of our darkest times and worked toward healing this nation after Watergate and the Vietnam War. He made the tough decisions — but the right decisions — during some very difficult days. “Although President Ford stepped down as president six years before I was first elected to the Congress in 1982, I had the honor of being with president and Mrs. Ford on several occasions. The last time was when Mrs. Ford was being honored with a Commonwealth Award here in the First State in 1998. She sat with a number of us at the head table. He sat close by in the audience at another table with, among others, my wife Martha. He truly beamed as Betty was being honored for her personal courage and leadership that evening and seemed to relish the role of dutiful and supportive spouse. Martha and I were both struck by how down-to-earth he was and by his sense of humility and humanity. The dedication of the Fords to each other was hard to miss, and I left that night inspired both by Mrs. Ford’s efforts to help people overcome addiction, as well as by a husband’s and wife’s commitment to each other. “In life, President Ford was a statesman when we truly needed one. He never aspired to be president while rising to leadership roles in the U.S. House of Representatives, and he told Martha over dinner that night that the leadership role he really aspired to for many years was Speaker of the House. However, once he be-

came president, he frequently sought to put country before party, sometimes at his own political peril. As president, and as House Minority Leader, he governed from the middle. He was fair, just and considerate of others, qualities that we would all do well to embrace on our own. We could use more leaders like Gerald Ford in both of our political parties today. Hopefully, on Jan. 4 when a new Congress convenes, they will begin to emerge.” Congressman Mike Castle — “From the time Gerald Ford served as vice president of this nation, history seemed to have a special place reserved for him. President Ford was a deeply respected countryman and when duty called to unite the country after one of the worst and divisive political scandals, he did so with humility, grace and courage. He was selfless and frank, making decisions based on their impact, regardless of their popularity. That is what helped America move through the Watergate scandal and return integrity to the office of the president. “I express my condolences to former First Lady Betty Ford and the entire Ford Family. May they take comfort in the fact that President Ford’s impact on this nation is great and his legacy long.” Sen. Joseph Biden — “Gerald Ford became president at a time when the American public had all but lost confidence in government and its elected officials. Through his quiet strength and steady leadership, he slowly but surely brought the nation back together and began to restore our collective faith in government and its people. “President Ford was a gentle man who will be remembered as a healer.”

ride. They love being around roller coasters! • Take your lawn chair down to Broad Creek and watch it turn black from the pollution! • Bring your RV and lie back and look up at the lights of a 6,000-seat sports stadium! • Don’t forget your barbecue grill and plenty of steaks for your 1,400 neighbors! • Or choose one of our row houses! You’ll swear you’re in downtown Baltimore! Your elected officials want you to experience life as you never have before. Forget those peaceful starry nights. Those pesky deer and messy snow geese will be just a distant memory. We’re movin’ on up! No more corn and soybeans — now it’s concrete and blacktop, baby! (And tax revenues. Yeah!) You Sussex County rednecks need enlightenment and sophistication. You need the Discovery Project! Reserve your space now and receive a free “I Love New York” bumper sticker! Please don’t forget your checkbook (to pay for school, fire, police, wastewater plant and stuff like that). My letter may sound somewhat humorous but it’s actually quite factual. The sleepy little town of Laurel will wake up one way or another. Wake up now and stop this horrid development annexation, or wake up from the lights and noise from it. The mayor and half the council are up for re-election in March. We encourage all concerned citizens to let them know

that you will work against them if they annex this property on Jan. 8. Support S.C.O.L.D.M. and our opposition to this disastrous destruction of our community. WD Whaley, Laurel

LHS grad says tension is cooling in Iraq Lance Cpl. Michael Betts (known to everyone in our community as Moose) is currently in the United States Marines, deployed in Iraq. He and the other members of his battalion are working about 20 hours each day, leaving little time to write. He has limited access to the telephone, so calls home are even more infrequent. He is overwhelmed by the packages and kind words he has received from friends and family. Thank you to Jamie Wilson and family, Betty Chandler and family, the Haddock family, the Davis families, Jim and LouAnn West and friends, the town of Vienna, Miss Oliver’s fifth-grade class, Patrick Pugh, staff members of Dunbar Elementary School, members of the Laurel Wesleyan Church, and all of the other members of the community who have sent packages, letters, thoughts and prayers to Michael. We would like to share part of Moose’s last letter home: “I think the tension here is cooling down. People wave at us and the kids come up and give us high-fives. The public smiles at us and we have even managed to get some of their schools reopened so the children can learn.

Before I truly hated these people but now they don’t seem very different from us at all. Much like in America, there are some bad people that give everyone else a bad name. “I can’t tell you how good it feels to give one of the children a soccer ball or piece of candy and see the look of joy on their face. It makes me feel as if we are actually doing something. It makes me feel that others that have died did not do so in vain.” Moose will hopefully be home some time in April or May of 2007. We are so grateful for the loving community that we live in and cannot begin to express how much your support means to him and to us. Thank you so much for all that you have done. Pam and Danny McCumbers and Patti-Ann Betts Laurel

Wife grateful for Hospice during husband’s illness I would like to express my sincere thanks to Delaware Hospice for its help during the past months of my husband’s illness. Each person who came to my home was so helpful in teaching me ways to make his days more comfortable and peaceful. They were there for phone calls to give me reassurance and advice, also calls to check on our situation. They were so kind and considerate when dealing with me. A very special thanks to all who are so dedicated to this work, especially Karla, Tina, Linda and Gary. Jeanne Hiller Seaford

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Editorial The world has one less tyrant The following report is from MSNBC following the death of Saddam Hussein: “Saddam Hussein struggled briefly after American military guards handed him over to Iraqi executioners before dawn Saturday. But as his final moments approached and masked executioners slipped a black cloth and noose around his neck, he grew calm. In a final moment of defiance, he refused a hood to cover his eyes.” This account was added later: “Witnesses to the execution told NBC News’ Richard Engel that they were cheering around the body of Saddam after the hanging.” The world has one less tyrant. May his death be a warning to others who would rule by death and fear. What were some of the crimes for which he was responsible? The following list gives some insight into the necessity to confront this dictator and the courage it took for our military to carry out this mission. A partial look at Saddam Hussein’s murderous acts: 1978-1979 - As many as 7,000 Iraqi communists were executed by orders of the Ba’athist regime. 1982 - A total of 148 Shias were murdered in the village of Dujail. This is the specific atrocity for which Saddam was hanged. 1984 - Nearly 4,000 political prisoners in Abu Ghraib jail were tortured and killed. Saddam’s methods of torture included cutting off genitalia, gouging out eyes and acid baths. 1987-1989 - At least 100,000 Kurds were slaughtered in the so-called Anfal campaign. Some were gassed, others cast alive into mass graves. 1988 - On March 16, in the worst single atrocity of the Anfal campaign, 5,000 Kurds were killed when Saddam ordered planes to drop a mixture of mustard gas and the nerve agent sarin on the town of Halabja. 1993-1998 - About 3,000 prisoners were machinegunned to death at Mahjar prison in central Baghdad. U.S. Senator Joe Biden issued the following statement in response to the news of the death of Saddam Hussein: “Iraq has closed one of the darkest chapters in its history and rid the world of a tyrant. Every effort was made to afford Saddam the judicial rights he denied to the 148 innocent victims of Dujail and to hundreds of thousands of other Iraqis during his brutal reign. I hope that the families of his many victims can now begin the healing process.” U.S. Senator Tom Carper’s statement: “A tyrant responsible for the deaths of thousands and many other heinous crimes finally met justice. It is time now for the Iraqi people to begin to put Saddam’s terrible legacy behind them, work together to secure the country, and prepare for the future. Instead of being a catalyst for more violence, my hope is that Saddam’s death will focus the Iraqi people on stopping the spread of civil war, allowing them to forge a future where Sunni, Shiite, and Kurd can eventually live together in peace and posterity.”

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Last week I spoke of the importance of physical fitness and praised the efforts of Lt. Gov. John C. Carney and our own John Hollis for heading up efforts in this area. This week I want to praise the efforts of another leader who is working to make a difference, State Treasurer Jack Markell, His efforts focus on encouraging Delawareans to become more financially literate and, therefore, independent. He is offering free financial management courses through the Delaware Money School. “Many people make annual resolutions to improve their financial habits; they sometimes need a little help in reaching those goals. That’s where the Delaware Money School comes in,” Markell says. The Delaware Money School was started by Markell in 1999 and was managed by the Office of the State Treasurer until 2001, when it incorporated and became a private non-profit organization with a mission of providing and managing financial literacy initiatives. The classes are free to attendees and taught by financial professionals from the non-profit and corporate sectors. Ronni Cohen, executive director of the Delaware Money School, says that the school offers classes on everything from debt management to retirement and estate planning. Free classes are offered in all three Delaware counties. To learn more about the classes call 877-307-6858 or you may visit www.delawaremoneyschool.com.

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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday

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Milford 63/44 Greenwood 64/44

Lewes 61/47

Bridgeville 63/45

Sun and Moon Sun Thursday . Friday . . . . Saturday . . Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday

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Set .4:54 p.m. .4:55 p.m. .4:56 p.m. .4:57 p.m. .4:58 p.m. .4:59 p.m. .5:00 p.m.

Last Jan 11

Day Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.

High 2:11 a 2:55 a 3:38 a 4:19 a 5:01 a 5:44 a 6:29 a

Vienna, MD

The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon is farthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur. When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.

Apogee Perigee Apogee Perigee

Nanticoke River Roaring Point, MD

Moon Rise Thursday . . . .6:01 p.m. Friday . . . . . . .7:08 p.m. Saturday . . . . .8:13 p.m. Sunday . . . . . .9:14 p.m. Monday . . . . .10:14 p.m. Tuesday . . . .11:12 p.m. Wednesday . . . . . .none

New Jan 18

Set . .8:28 a.m. . .9:04 a.m. . .9:33 a.m. . .9:57 a.m. .10:19 a.m. .10:39 a.m. .11:00 a.m.

SEAFORD 63/45 Blades 63/45

Rehoboth Beach 60/48 Georgetown 62/51 Concord 62/45 Laurel 63/46 Delmar 63/46

Millsboro 62/51

Bethany Beach 58/47 Fenwick Island 59/46

First Jan 25

Day Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.

High Low 4:52 a 10:52 a 5:36 a 11:39 a 6:19 a 12:30 a 7:00 a 1:09 a 7:42 a 1:47 a 8:25 a 2:24 a 9:10 a 3:01 a

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High 8:04 a 8:48 a 9:31 a 10:12 a 10:52 a 11:33 a 12:00 a

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