July 13, 2006

VOL. 10 NO. 50

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2006

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NEWS HEADLINES NEW COMMANDER - Area state police troop has a new leader. Page 2.

HELP FOR THE HUNGRY - Area farmers are banding together to held food bank. Page 4 JULY 4 WINNERS - See page 5 for lists of winners in the recent July 4th celebration.

COACH PITCH TOURNEY - The Delmar Little League hosts a Coach Pitch All-Star Tournament last weekend with two local teams battling it out in the championship game.

Laurel and Delmar photos on page 44.

DISTRICT CHAMPS - The Laurel Minor League all-star softball team won the District III championship last Friday. It is the team’s second straight title. Page 41 OPENING WIN - The Delmar Minor League all-star baseball team opened District 8 play with a win over Crisfield last weekend. Page 41 RIVERFEST COMING - See page 16 for information about Seaford’s Riverfest, set for this weekend.

OPEN HOUSES - Real estate agents are planning open houses this weekend. Pages 18, 19

INSIDE THE STAR © Behind Page One . .3 Business . . . . . . . . .6 Bulletin Board . . . .20 Church . . . . . . . . .24 Classifieds . . . . . .32 Education . . . . . . .28 Entertainment . . . .22 Gourmet . . . . . . . .23 Health . . . . . . . . . .30 Letters . . . . . . . . . .49 Lynn Parks . . . . . .21 Mike Barton . . . . . .52 Movies . . . . . . . . . . .7 Obituaries . . . . . . .26

Opinion . . . . . . . . .54 Pat Murphy . . . . . .53 People . . . . . . . . . .50 Police . . . . . . . . . .15

Tom Wright, right, manager at the Laurel Auction Block, talks with Elliott Wheatley of Wheatley Farms, near Bethel, after Wheatley’s first load of watermelons sold minutes after the block opened Tuesday. This is the 66th year for the block. Photo by Pat Murphy

Auction block opens Tuesday, despite rain and high fuel prices

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The Block. The Laurel Farmers Auction Market. By whatever name, for 66 years, local farmers have been taking produce through the line at the only area farmers’ auction market in Laurel. The Southern Delaware Truck Growers Association Inc. Market (its official name) opened on July 11 as one of the traditional rites of summer in the area.

Tommy Wright, who has been manager for the past 16 years, said that the heavy rains on June 25 and the week

after have hurt some local farmers. “It all depends on where you live,” he said. “North and west of Laurel, farmers were hurt tremendously, but south and southeast of Laurel, they were not hurt as bad. I’ve heard of some farmers losing 40 to 50 percent of their fields and a few as much as 70 percent.”

He said that the farmers who have water on their fields are now facing disease problems. “With the humidity climbing back up this week, these farmers are facing a lot of crop disease problems,” he added.

He said that they can’t get on the fields to spray so the larger farmers are

forced to go to aerial spraying. “Aerial spraying is all right, but it’s not the Cadillac of spraying,” he said. He said that most farmers prefer field application when they spray for diseases.

The total impact of the weather on the watermelon and cantaloupe crop will be determined as the season unwinds, according to Wright.

Another factor playing into the price of produce this year is the high price of fuel — at both ends of the spectrum, according to Wright.

Consumers are feeling the pinch, as are Continued on page 12

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New Troop 5 commander wants to open lines of communication

By Lynn R. Parks Greg Nolt does not hesitate to give out his office telephone number. "337-3331," he said. "That's my direct line. And I will answer it if you call. I want to hear from people in the community."

Nolt, 50, Seaford, is the new commander at Delaware State Police Troop 5, Bridgeville. He is anxious to get the people who live in the troop's coverage area from Greenwood to Delmar, from the Maryland-Delaware state line east nearly to Georgetown - involved in helping his troopers fight crime.

"We can't be everywhere at once," he said. "We can't protect citizens all by ourselves. We want neighbors watching out for neighbors, and we want to be involved with the community. We can't succeed without community input."

Nolt brings his concepts of community policing to Bridgeville from Troop 7 in Lewes, where he was commander for three years. When he left there last month to come to the Bridgeville troop, there were 25 Neighborhood Watch organizations sponsored by the Lewes troop.

Nolt is anxious to hear from anyone who is interested in establishing a Neighborhood Watch organization. The troop can help get the organization up and running, he said, and give participants advice on making their communities safer. It will also share crime statistics with the groups, letting members know on a weekly basis where crimes occurred.

"With the growth that's coming to this area, and the problems that growth will

Greg Nolt, Troop 5 Commander

bring, it's even more important to have partnerships with the community," he said.

Nolt said that he also wants to talk with the state department of transportation about ways to make roads in western Sussex safer. "We were very focused on traffic in Lewes and I look forward to working with DelDOT to find some solutions to the traffic we have over here," he said.

Nolt, the son of Lester and Helen Nolt, Seaford, graduated from Seaford High School in 1973. He said that he decided he wanted to be a policeman as a teenager,

when he got the chance to ride along with a Seaford police officer. "I guess back then, I liked the excitement of it," he said.

He went to Delaware Technical and Community College, where he graduated in 1975 with an associate degree in criminal justice. He then went to work for the Milford Police Department, where he stayed for 10 years before joined the state police.

He started his career with the Delaware State Police at Troop 5, where he was patrolman for two years. For three years he was with Troop 4, Georgetown, where he worked on crimes involving property theft, then went to the state homicide unit in Dover, where he stayed for six years. He returned to Troop 5 in 1998 as traffic lieutenant, then in 1999 went to the state headquarters in Dover, where he dealt with hirings and promotions as part of the human resources department.

In 2003, he was named commander at Troop 7. He started his duties May 8 in Bridgeville, where he supervises 38 troopers, four school resource officers and two lieutenants.

In 1994, he attended a 12-week program sponsored by the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety's School of Police Staff and Command, held at the New Jersey State Police Academy. He has a bachelor's degree in human resources from Wilmington College (1996) and a master's degree in public administration, also from Wilmington College (2000).

He and his wife Cherie have two daughters, Jennifer Wright, who is a second-grade teacher in the Woodbridge

School District, and Alison Nolt, who is studying elementary education through the University of Delaware's Milford program.

They also have a grandson, Breydon Wright, 1.

The whole family, including Jennifer's husband, Adam, the state police school resource officer with the Woodbridge School District, are involved with Special Olympics, through which people with cognitive disabilities participate in sports.

Greg Nolt started volunteering with the program when he was a trooper with the Milford Police Department and in 1995 was one of the torch bearers at the world games in Hartford, Conn. This year, Adam was a torch bearer for the state games, held at the University of Delaware.

"This program provides a need to part of the community that is sometimes overlooked," Nolt said. "It gives them a chance to participate in sports and gives them the confidence to hold a job." Until his death June 2, Nolt's brother, Barry, who lived in Georgetown, participated in Special Olympics.

Nolt, who anticipates that he is just a few years away from retirement, said that he is happy to be back in Troop 5 at the end of his career. Despite the negative publicity the troop has received recently, with suits filed against former troop commander and police superintendent Aaron Chaffinch, it is a good, effective troop, he said.

"The troopers here are out their doing their jobs," he added. "The things that are happening here are good things."

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Battle of bugs taking place thanks to recent rains In the wake of the recent heavy rains and flooding, especially in Sussex County, Delaware mosquito control officials are bracing to battle a bumper crop of bugs.

“We anticipate seeing some very substantial numbers of adult mosquitoes emerge from the recent deluge starting around July 4,” said mosquito control program administrator William Meredith, noting the numbers will likely become “pretty intolerable” for a couple of weeks. “However, we will do the best we can throughout this period all over the state to knock back these excessive adult populations area-by-area.”

Spraying EPA-registered insecticides with aircraft or truck-mounted sprayers to control adult mosquitoes will be the first line of defense, Meredith said. From July 4 through 9, Mosquito Control focused its efforts on adults since the extent of the rainfall created too much mosquito-producing habitat to effectively treat the insects in their larval stage. Around July 10 the section will resume accepting “inspect/treat larvae” requests in areas with lingering standing water.

“In helping us to determine where the adult mosquitoes might be most problematic, our technical staff will be monitoring adult light traps and conducting adult landing rate counts, and we’ll also be looking at the numbers and patterns of nuisance/annoyance complaints that we receive coming from the public or city/town officials,” Meredith continued, noting the public is encouraged to report problem areas.

In the meantime, citizens can do their part to reduce mosquito-rearing habitat by cleaning clogged rain gutters, keeping fresh water in birdbaths, draining abandoned swimming pools and emptying standing water from such containers as scrap tires, cans, flower pot liners, unused water cisterns, upright wheelbarrows, depressions in tarps covering boats or other objects stored outside.

West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis have not yet been found this summer in Delaware in wild birds, sentinel chickens, horses or people, but monitoring efforts will be continuing, Meredith added.

“We do have concerns about mosquitoborne disease transmission possibilities, but the situation is not cause for any undue alarm to the public,” he said.

To request local relief, call mosquito control’s field office, at 422-1512.

Advance public notice of when and where spraying will be occurring is given daily via radio announcements, on a tollfree hotline at 800-338-8181 or on DNREC’s website, www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/Applications/Mosquito/index.asp. Interested parties may also subscribe to receive e-mail announcements by visiting the DNREC homepage at www.dnrec.delaware.gov, clicking on “Email List Subscription”under Services and following directions to sign up for mosquito control spray announcements.

For more information on Delaware’s mosquito control program, call 302-7399917.

UD RATES UP - Effective with the fall semester, annual tuition for full-time University of Delaware undergraduate and graduate students will increase by $366 for residents and by $920 for nonresidents.

Annual rates will be $6,980 for Delaware-

BEHIND PAGE ONE ans and $17,690 for nonresident students.

Tuition and fees for the 2006-07 academic year are affected by such factors as increased energy costs, rising employee health insurance fees and salary increases, according to David P. Roselle, university president. Full-time graduate tuition is the same as that for undergraduates, with the exception of those instate students pursuing the master of business administration (MBA) degree. The new tuition rate for full-time Delaware resident MBA students will increase by $446 to $8,552.

The University of Delaware is one of the country’s most popular universities, with more than 21,800 freshman applicants for the 2006-07 academic year.

Applicants for the incoming class came from 36 states, the District of Columbia and 14 foreign countries. Last fall, Princeton Review selected UD as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education in its book The Best 361 Colleges, which listed only about 15 percent of the fouryear colleges in America. UD’s profile in the book included praise from students in the area of academics, undergraduate research, study-abroad programs and extracurricular activities.

U.S. News and World Report’s 2006 “America’s Best Colleges” issue ranked UD 26th among the nation’s top public universities and 66th among all national universities, both public and private.

At its semiannual meeting in May, the University’s Board of Trustees approved average increases of 4.5 percent for dining rates and 10.5 percent for residence hall rates, also effective in the fall.

ILLEGAL GAMBLING Former gubernatorial candidate Frank R. Infante Jr., 39, of Smyrna, was found guilty by jury trial last Wednesday in Kent County Court of Common Pleas of misdemeanor illegal gambling charges stemming from the confiscation of three slot machines from his Smyrna area bar. Infante Enterprises Inc., T/A Bulldozer’s Saloon, was also found guilty of the same offenses by the jury.

In March, agents from the state Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement executed a search warrant at Infante’s establishment, Bulldozers Saloon, after they received illegal cash pay outs on the machines. Under state law, slot machines may be operated legally only at the state’s three licensed casinos.

The charges for which Infante and the business were found guilty are: one count of being concerned in the keeping or interest of a gambling device; three counts of possessing

a gambling device; and one count of providing a premise for gambling. Administrative charges against the liquor license are also pending and will be adjudicated before the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner. Administrative penalties range from a fine to a suspension or revocation of the liquor license.

In 2004, Infante, 39, ran for governor on the Independent and Libertarian party tickets. Formal sentencing for Infante will be at a later date before the Kent County Court of Common Pleas.

RECYCLING WILL BE BACK Backers of a statewide recycling bill say they will “recycle” the bill with changes for the next Delaware legislative session.

Senate Bill 225 would have required the state’s trash haulers to offer or make available curbside recycling pickups. The Delaware Solid Waste Authority offers curbside recycling programs in Kent and New Castle counties and is expected to offer the program to Sussex County this month.

Compiled from news releases

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Farmers are helping to feed the hungry Proceeds from sale of crops are being donated to international effort to provide food, help others farm

By Lynn R. Parks

For your information: The Delmarva Mustard Seed Project will hold a meeting tonight, July 13, 7:30, to discuss how the project works. The meeting will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Phillips Hill Road near Laurel. For further information, call Saralee Wharton, 238-7432.

Farmers spend their lives producing food for others. Even so, there are people in countries around the world who go to bed hungry every night.

Foods Resource Bank aims to feed some of those people, and to teach them ways to produce their own food. The newly-formed Delmarva Mustard Seed Project for people and 75 percent for education is part of that effort. and equipment to teach people how to “A person starves to death in the world grow, harvest and store their own food. every three seconds,” said Darwin HudParticipants can choose to what country son, Laurel, president of the Delmarva their want the money they donate to Foods Mustard Seed Project. “I thought maybe I Resource Bank to go; the Delmarva Muscould do something to help.”

Hudson said that he likes the Foods Re- tard Seed Project chose this year to have its donation go to Guatemala. source Bank, based in Kalamazoo, Mich., The Mustard Seed Project has planted because the Christian-based organization is 70 acres. About 20 acres, owned by Hudecumenical. “I think the churches have fussed long enough,” he said. “We need to son, is planted in corn. The remaining 50 acres, owned by Rick Johansen, the I. Lee cooperate when we face problems.”

West family and Reinert, Tirino and Thorp Organizations that support the Foods Resource Bank are the Adventist Develop- LLC, is planted in soybeans.

Saralee Wharton, ment and Relief Millsboro, secretary Agency, Catholic Refor the Delmarva ‘A person starves to death in the lief Services, ChristMustard Seed Proian Reformed World ject, said that the world every three seconds.

I Relief Committee, seed company UAP the Christian Church, donated seed for the thought maybe I could do someChurch of the corn plot, which is Brethren, Church on Laurel Road thing to help.’

World Service, Evan(Delaware 24) east of gelical Covenant Laurel. People inChurch, Lutheran volved in the project, World Relief, MenDarwin Hudson including Hudson, nonite Central ComPresident, Delmarva Mustard Seed his wife Betty, their Project mittee, Nazarene son and daughter-inCompassionate Minlaw, Phil and Kathy istries, Outreach InHudson, and Wharton and her husband, ternational, Presbyterian Church, Reformed Church in America, United Church Ronald, bought seed for the soybean plot, of Christ, United Methodist Committee on near the intersection of Hudson Road and Wootten Road. The organization is asking Relief and World Hope International.

In addition, Hudson said, “it is operated for donations totaling about $1,000 to help by farmers, and I have farmed all my life.” pay for fertilizer and herbicides for the plots.

Through the program, farmers volunWhen it comes time to harvest, the teer land, seed and labor to produce crops. combines will be driven by Darwin and Proceeds from the sale of the crops go to Phil Hudson, Wharton’s sons, Joel and the Foods Resource Bank, which uses about 25 percent of its income to buy food Scott, both of Millsboro, and Marvin

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Saralee Wharton said that the Delmarva Mustard Seed Project hopes to get others interested so that next year, it has more land to plant in crops. “We hope we get quite a response,” she said.

Organizers are also hoping that the concept spreads so that other groups affiliated with Foods Resource Bank start up throughout Sussex County.

“We are so fortunate here,” said Wharton. “When we say, ‘What’s for dinner?’ we are deciding between the many foods we have. When many people in other countries say, ‘What’s for dinner?” they are trying to figure out what’s available for them to eat.

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The tiny watermelon seed can go a mighty distance Winners announced in seed-spitting contest Winners of the public watermelon seed spitting contest at Laurel’s Independence Day celebration were: Children (10 and under), first - Carlisha Nichols, Harrington, 23 feet 6 inches Second - Sara Ellis, Laurel, 22 feet 6 inches Third - Kaycie Wilson, Laurel, 17 feet 7 inches.

Youth (11-18), first - Philip Cooper, Sharptown, Md., 35 feet 6 inches Second - Samantha Smith, Laurel, 34 feet 7 inches Third - Fontane Nichols, Greenwood, 27 feet 1 inch.

Adult, first - Chris Ryan, Laurel, 36 feet

Second - Bill Champlin, Georgetown, 30 feet 8 inches Third - John Whitley, Laurel, 30 feet 6 inches Senior, first - Lee Littleton, Laurel, 22 feet 5 inches Second - Richard Wilson, Georgetown, 17 feet Third - Gladys Johansson, Salisbury, Md., 12 feet 2 inches.

First place finishers receive medals and bragging rights for the year. Chris Ryan of Laurel was overall grand champion.

For more information, contact Sussex County Councilman Vance Phillips, sponsor of the event (302-542-1501).

Parade winners are announced

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The following are winners in the 2006 Laurel July 4th Red, White and Blue Parade: Most colorful - Bonnets and Boas.

Most original - American Legion Post 19.

Funniest - Service Tire Truck.

Best July 4th theme - Hope Lodge 4.

Best decorated vehicle - Ryan Marland.

Best fire department - Delmar Fire Department.

Best civic group - Laurel Lions Club.

Best Scout entry - Pack 90, Laurel.

Best animal entry - Laurel Saddle Friends.

Best antique tractor - Irwin Rogers.

Best antique car - Ed Evans.

Best youth entry - Alan Lubiniecki minibike.

Best church entry - Christ United Methodist Church.

Best commercial entry - Bargain Bill.

Best overall entry - Carey’s Inc. Judge’s award - Buffalo Soldiers.

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By Lynn R. Parks For more than 80 years, the huge metal punch machines owned by Youngstown Steel Doors were manually operated. Even at the start of the 21st century, when computers help in all human tasks, from making medical diagnoses to putting out newspapers, record keeping to flying into outer space, the old 4,000-ton punches did their jobs one piece at a time, under the direct supervision of a person.

The Youngstown, Ohio, factory in which the punches were located “looked like you were walking back into the 1920s,” said Jeff Bowers, Harrington.

“There were no computers there. Workers had to weld each line individually, had to bend each piece of steel one piece at a time.”

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Sep Mostaghim Dave Speier company owned by Bowers and three other men. There, they are being hooked up to computers.

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Bowers, along with Martin Miller, Harrington, Dave Speier, Bishopville, Md., and Sep Mostaghim, Ocean View, Md., bought the division of Youngstown Steel Doors that made running boards, the steel Continued on page 11

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Former Lake Forest principal taking over the reins at Laurel High in Laurel, and red and white.

“It has been 20 years since I could be proud to wear red,” he added.

At the age of 32, Dean Ivory was “We are very excited for him to be named the state’s 2004 principal of the here,” said superintendent Keith Duda. year. Under his leadership, Lake Forest “He brings a lot of enthusiasm, knowledge High School, where he became principal and experience to the school. He has had in January 2001, had seen significant ingreat results before and it is easy to undercreases in state test scores as well as in SAT scores. The school’s dropout rate was stand, when you talk with him, how he gets people excited about education.” down, suspensions were down and attenIvory is anxious to get to work on makdance was up.

Then in November 2005, Ivory abruptly ing Laurel High a better school, to try to duplicate the success he had at Lake Forresigned, citing personal reasons. And on est. “I want to improve test scores,” he Nov. 20, 2005, he was arrested by Dover said. “I want to improve our dropout rate,” Police and charged with third-degree asat 11 percent higher than the state’s aversault for hitting his wife, Dawn, during an age. “Dr. Stetina and [assistant principal] argument in a Dover hotel parking lot the Brent Moore did a phenomenal job in putnight before. On Jan. 13, 2006, Kent ting programs in place here that have County Family Court sentenced him to a made an impact on student achievement first offender’s diversion program and and I hope to continue them.” fined him $600.

Less than a year after his arrest, Ivory After 13 years spent working in public said that he is “a better person than I was.” schools, Ivory accepted a job with Trinity Transport, Seaford, as director of corporate He added, “I am that way because I realized my faults and education. my weaknesses, I “It was a very asked God to help horrific time in ‘I am a better person than I was. I am me and he has my life,” he said. shown me the “It was a very that way because I realized my faults way. Through horrific time in God and my famimy family’s life.” and my weaknesses, I asked God to ly, I have been Despite his arhelp me and he has shown me the able to make rest and his aments for the change in jobs, way. Through God and my family, I mistakes I’ve Ivory had no made.” doubt that some have been able to make aments for And the lesday, he would sons he learned once again be a the mistakes I’ve made.’ will help make school principal. him a better prin“That is where my cipal, he said. “It passion is,” he all boils down to said. “I knew that relationships,” he I wanted to be inDean Ivory said. “What I volved in educaLaurel High School principal have learned is tion again in some that you have to capacity.” treat every relaLast week, tionship with care and respect, whether it Ivory, Wyoming, started his new job as is personal or professional.” principal at Laurel High School. He re“We are very confident that mr. Ivory placed Dianne Stetina, who retired. will do his best to make Laurel proud,” “It is nice to get back to the red,” said Duda said.

Ivory, who is a Smyrna High School gradIvory, who graduated from Smyrna uate. School colors in Smyrna, like those

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High School in 1989, attended Delaware State University, where he graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration. As a college student, he started coaching Little League baseball and realized that he enjoyed working with children. “I knew that this was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life,” he said.

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Disaster declaration ‘won’t mean a thing for homeowners’

By Lynn R. Parks It's official: Following last month's floods, Sussex County is a disaster area.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency made its declaration last Tuesday, following a request by Gov. Ruth Ann Minner.

But that does not mean that individual homeowners will qualify for any federal assistance. According to Rosanne Pack, spokeswoman for the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the federal money is for public assistance agencies only.

"Municipalities like Seaford, Blades and Bridgeville will be eligible to apply for federal assistance, to pay for repairs to infrastructure, roads or sewer plants, for

example, or to pay for extra hours for employees," she said. "Fire companies will be able to apply if they suffered damage to equipment. But this does not mean a thing for homeowners."

Pack said that the state's request for a federal declaration of disaster included a request for homeowner assistance. But the federal guidelines require that a certain percentage of homes in a municipality be damaged in order for that kind of assistance to kick in. The municipalities in Sussex County did not have enough houses damaged, Pack said. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency estimated the number of homes that were damaged at between 350 and 400.

"We knew that the numbers didn't add up, but we sent the request in anyway,"

Pack said. "The federal government looked at the numbers and said we were not eligible for individual assistance."

Pack said that she expects Sussex County to qualify for assistance through the Small Business Administration. That will mean, she said, that owners of small businesses as well as homeowners will be able to get low-interest loans to help rebuild their property. On Tuesday, she said that she expected to get that certification from the Small Business Administration any day.

"Once we have the SBA approval in hand, we will hold an applicant's briefing meeting, to explain what people can do," she added.

The disaster declaration also means that low-income and elderly homeowners may

‘The federal government looked at the numbers and said we were not eligible for individual assistance.’

Rosanne Pack Spokeswoman, DEMA

qualify for low-interest loans of up to $20,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Pack said. The USDA also has a program that provides grants of up to $7,500 for homeowners caught in a disaster. For more information, call 856-3990, ext. 4.

DelDOT hoping for federal money to cover flood costs

By Lynn R. Parks So far, repairing road damage caused by last month’s floods in the Seaford area has cost the Delaware Department of Transportation more than half a million dollars.

Mike Williams, spokesman for DelDOT, said that equipment, materials and overtime used in repairing flood-damaged roads have cost $520,000. All of those repairs were done by DelDOT personnel.

Four areas, on alternate U.S. 13 south of Blades, on Delaware 20 west of Seaford and at Craig’s Mill Pond, are still awaiting

repair. Damage there was so extensive that the repair work will have to be contracted out.

Williams said that the half million dollar cost was absorbed by DelDOT. “We have contingency funds for bad weather events that are part of our operations budget,” he said.

It did not hurt, he added, that the repairs were done in early July, at the start of the agency’s fiscal year.

DelDOT is also hoping to be reimbursed for its costs at least somewhat by the federal government. That can happen two ways, Williams said: through the Fed-

eral Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which will channel money through the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, and through the Federal Highway Administration.

Money that DelDOT gets from FEMA can be used to pay for repairs on all roads.

Highway administration money, however, can be used only for repairs on roads that are eligible for federal highway funds.

Williams said that it may be that the state can use highway administration funds to pay for repairs to Boyce Road, which was used in the first few days of the flood as a temporary detour around Delaware

20. The road, which had just a tar and chip surface, was severely damaged by the traffic it had to handle.

Even though Boyce Road is maintained with state and local funds, it might qualify for federal funding because it was used as a detour in a time of emergency, Williams said.

Williams added that plans call for the many potholes on Boyce Road to be patched this summer with a tar and chip mix. If and when federal highway funds become available, the state plans to put a more substantial surface on the road.

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Western Sussex Democrats meeting at Dukes on July 17 Homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors will be featured at the Western Sussex Democrat Club annual picnic on Monday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. The club meets at the Dukes family pool and recreation center on Sycamore Road east of Laurel. Democrat Candidates and elected officials will be present to meet and say a few words to the crowd.

Club members are encouraged to bring a friend or new neighbor to the picnic along with a covered dish. The club will

provide the fried chicken. Also, RSVP by calling Peggy Ralph at 875-5566, or Betsy Davis at 875-7091.

To reach the Dukes pool house from U.S. 13, turn east at O’Neal Antiques on Sycamore Road and travel about 4 miles.

From Georgetown, take Rt. 9 west to Dukes Lumber Road on the left and go tot he end.

Or from Millsboro, take Rt. 24 to U.S. 13 and go north to Sycamore Road, turn right and go four miles.

Delaware Development Office offers no-interest loans to small businesses hit by flood The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) is offering no-interest loans to Delaware small businesses that were adversely impacted by June’s floods.

The loans, which will be available for up to $500,000, are intended to help small businesses to repair or replace damaged propert and deal with flood-related loss not covered by insurance.

The loans are for a five-year period, and businesses must apply to the Delaware Economic Development Office

by Sept. 1 in order to be reviewed by the Council for Development Finance. The amount of the loan will be based on documented damage from the flooding and may only be used to replace or repair this

damage.

“While the state cannot buy out a business that was flooded, these loans provide a funding mechanism for these companies to recover from their losses,” said DEDO director Judy McKinney-Cherry. “The businesses will take advantage of this program.”

Funding for te loan program will come from the Delaware Strategic Fund. For more information to to find out how to apply, contact Gary Smith at the Delaware Economic Development Office at (302) 672-6817 or Bill Pfaff at th eDelaware Small Business Development Center at (302) 856-1555.

Mock health emergency simulation exercise taking place at Delaware Tech A Neighborhood Emergency Health Center (NEHC) simulation exercise to determine the state’s ability to coordinate and treat large numbers of affected Delawareans will be held on July 13 and 14 at the Jack F. Owens campus in Georgetown. The exercise will begin at 10 a.m. both days, and will simulate response to a public health crisis.

A NEHC is a temporary facility set up during an emergency and operated by the Division of Public Health in cooperation with other agencies to provide prophylactic medications, medical triage, and evacuation. The NEHC serves as a gateway into the health care system in the event of a widespread dissemination of an agent or disease and/or in a public health emergency. The size and number of NEHC’s established in a real emergency would depend on the number of people affected by an event, and what type of event Delaware is faced with.

Established in educational facilities, state service centers, or appropriate community buildings outside of any known hazard zones, each NEHC would be equipped to serve between 150 to 600 patients per hour. In a triage process, sick or injured patients will be evaluated and directed appropriately to a hospital or an

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In this exercise the Division of Public Health will partner with The Delaware Department of Transportation, The Delaware State Police, The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and Beebe, Nanticoke and Bayhealth (Milford) hospitals.

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YSD Running Boards operating in O.A. Newton building Continued from page 6

walkways on top of railroad cars. In a large room the four are renting from O. A. Newton and Son, U.S. 13, Bridgeville, YSD Running Boards assumed production of the galvanized steel walkways June 1.

Mostaghim said that uses for his company’s products will not end at walkways.

“Now we are finding all different uses for it,” he said. He predicts that orders will come from highway construction firms, which could use the running boards on bridges, from oil companies for their oil rigs, even from NASA. The YSD running boards are flat pieces

of metal, cut to size from 40,000-pound coils of steel and then punched out with regular rows of holes, about 2 inches across. “A lot of businesses use running boards made from rows of steel bars,” said Mostaghim. “Our product is lighter.”

Bowers, who in 2004 sold his share of Beracah Homes, Greenwood, to his partner, Wayne Collison, and who now owns the Bowers Group, a development company, and Sunrise Real Estate, both in Bridgeville, says that the principal owners of YSD Running Boards make “a really good team.” He added, “Each of us comes with a different expertise.”

Miller owns his own machine shop; “he is an old-time mechanic and knows how to take a machine and make it new again,” said Bowers. Mostaghim is an aerospace engineer and Speier has worked in fabrication of steel products for highways for 20 years. He founded Sigma Industries, a steel fabrication plant in Selbyville, which he sold two years ago.

As for Bowers, “I love to take something that has foundered and show others that it can turn around and be profitable,” he said.

By the end of this quarter, Bowers expects the company, which currently em-

ploys 14, to have 25 employees. By the end of its first year in business, “we will have 76 employees,” he said.

When the company has grown to the point that it needs more space, “we can build our own plants at this site,” he added. The Newton property has 14 acres, Speier said.

Bowers said that it is ironic that at the time YSD Running Boards opened in Bridgeville, Gov. Ruth Ann Minner and members of her staff were in China, trying to round up high-tech jobs for Delaware.

“And here we were, down in Bridgeville, doing it,” Bowers said.

Delmarva Power introduces its Energy Solutions Tool Delmarva Power has launched its “Energy Know How Solutions” web-based tool to help customers analyze their bills, find out how they’re using energy and then learn how to use less to save money.

“When we saw energy prices soaring across the country we started searching for ways to help our customers cope,” said Delmarva Power regional president Gary Stockbridge. “This tool we’re debuting today gives customers what they need to

take control of their bills.”

The “Energy Know How Solutions Tool” provides residential and small business customers with detailed information on their energy costs, including specific costs for appliances and equipment in their homes and businesses. It provides customers with reasons why their bills may have changed from one month to the next, compares their energy costs to similar households and businesses in the area and

provides sound advice on energy efficiency in order to save on their monthly bills.

Delmarva is committed to promoting the “Energy Know How Solutions” tool for use by all of its customers. The utility’s customer care representatives are working with area social service agencies to help customers who do not have computers to be able to have access to the same information.

“We have invested over $1 million in

this Solutions tool,” said Stockbridge.

“That investment further underscores Delmarva Power’s commitment to provide our customers with ways to reduce their energy usage and save money.”

Customers can start using “Energy Know How Solutions” by logging onto Delmarva Power’s website, www.delmarva.com. Customers will need their account number and the name on the account exactly as it is written on their bill.

Tickets for drawing of cash or car Pohanka Automotive Group and the Eastern Shore Chapter of Toys for Tots are offering one of the largest giveaways in Delmarva’s history. One grand prize winner will have their choice of either a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren or $300,000 cash. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased at any Pohanka dealership, or call 888GO-4-BENZ, or tickets can be purchased online at Pohankaofsalisbury.com. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be on Dec. 10.

Sussex County Realtors donate $10,000 The Sussex County Association of Realtors® (SCAOR) celebrated National Homeownership Month with a donation of $10,000 to local housing initiatives to support local not-for-profit organizations. Realtor community service chairperson Susan Mills and SCAOR president Rick Allamong presented Habitat for Humanity and the Diamond State Community Land Trust each with a $5,000 check to assist Sussex County homeownership programs.

“As Realtors, we help create communities in which we are proud to live and work. We help build neighborhoods and communities by connecting buyers and sellers,” said SCAOR president Rick Allamong. “We are pleased to join in recognizing and supporting homeownership as an important American value. And we’re proud that Delaware leads the nation in homeownership.”

The Sussex County Association of Realtors is one of four professional Realtors trade associations in Delaware for individuals involved in the real estate industry and allied industries and firms.

SCAOR membership averages between 1,100 and 1,200 Realtors from more than 100 real estate offices in Sussex County and surrounding areas. SCAOR provides products, programs and services for its members.

Melinda Tingle receives the Jack Phelan Award Edward Jones investment representative Melinda Tingle of Laurel recently received the Jack Phelan Award for her outstanding sales and service efforts over the past year. The award is named for the firm’s former national sales manager, Jack Phelan. Only 2,516 of the firm’s more than 9,000 investment representatives received this award.

“When you work for a firm that is known for its outstanding service,” Tingle said, “It’s quite an honor to be singled out for your service record.”

James D. Weddle, Edward Jones’ managing partner, added, “Melinda is an outstanding member of the Edward Jones team who personifies the ideal investment representative, someone who is 100 percent dedicated to serving the financial needs of her clients.”

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Auction block manager hoping for higher prices Continued from page 1 million watermelons a year over the past few years. Most of the melons sold at the the farmers. “Everything is up because we market are shipped to stores in New are so dependent on petroleum products,” England, New York and southern Canada. he said.

“What happens in this area has very little Even with the odds stacked against them in many cases, truck farmers seem to effect on price and demand for watermelons; it’s what is happening in other prevail and the lines at the market are places,” he said. ready to go each morning.

And depending on, once again the key Wright said that he expects cucumbers, word “demand,” tomatoes, squash, local watermelons cantaloupes, some could end up in the sugar babies and ‘If the demand is there, the Midwest in stores in even some Crimson the Chicago area.

Sweet watermelons at melons are picked and sold here He is keeping his and in the store within 24 hours. the block during the fingers crossed that first week. Hours are That’s the advantage we have variables will play 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (or into the hands of here on Delmarva.’ later depending on local farmers this volume) Monday year. “We may not through Saturday. have the highest vol“At just about Tom Wright ume this year but every opening day, Manager, Laurel Auction Block they might be selling we’ve had some big for 15 cents a pound watermelons,” so that farmers will be making more even Wright said. “We have some farmers who if we handle half as many. This could be a take the risk and get them planted early. possibility this year,” Wright said.

I’m looking for a good variety but not a Wright said that local watermelons are big quantity the first week.”

Watermelons are the bread and butter at usually in high demand in the northeast markets. “If the demand is there, the melthe market. “Melons are the major crop ons are picked and sold here and in the coming into the market,” he said.

Wright said that the Laurel auction store within 24 hours. That’s the advantage market has processed from 2 million to 3 we have here on Delmarva,” he said.

Library to host magician, ‘safari’ The Laurel Public Library has planned the following events, as part of its Summer Reading Program: Wednesday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. - Go On a Safari with Jungle John. All ages welcome.

Thursday, July 27, 2 p.m. Magician Mike Rose presents “Paws, Claws, Scales

Tales - and Magic.” All ages welcome.

Friday, July 21st - 7-9 p.m. NightLife at the Laurel Public Library. This will also be game night for teens participating in the Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program.

For more information, drop by the library, call 875-3184, or visit the Web site at www.laurel.lib.de.us

Senior center plans events for mid-July The Laurel Senior Center has planned the following: Thursday, July 13 - 9 a.m., exercise; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., driving course beginners class.

Friday, July 14 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., driving course beginners class; 9:30 a.m., Wal-Mart; 12:30 p.m., bingo.

Monday, July 17 - 9 a.m., Wal-Mart; 12:30 p.m., games.

Tuesday, July 18 - 9 a.m., exercise, 9 a.m., blood pressure; all day bingo.

Wednesday, July 19 - 10 a.m., choir practice; 10:30 a.m., hymn sing; 11 a.m., Bible study; 12:30 a.m., banana split day.

Thursday, July 20 - 9 a.m., exercise; 10 a.m., shuffleboard; 12:30 p.m., social.

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Tuesday, July 25 - 9 a.m., exercise; trip to Target and lunch out at Dayton’s Restaurant.

Wednesday, July 26 - 10 a.m., choir practice; 10:30 a.m., hymn sing; 11 a.m., Bible study; 12:30 p.m., Family Feud.

Thursday, July 27 - 9 a.m., exercise; Country Western Ho Down; various centers invited.

Friday, July 28 - 9:30 a.m., Wal-Mart; 12:30 p.m., bingo.

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Laurel firefighters at the scene of a chicken house fire east of Laurel on July 4th.

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Volunteers called out on July 4th to fight chicken house fire On July 4th at 7:24 a.m. the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Georgetown and Blades fire companies and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, were dispatched to a chicken house fire on Layton Road east of Laurel.

The chicken house is owned by Keith and Sandy Whaley.

Engine 77-4 with Chief Dennis Swain arrived on the scene first and reported heavy smoke showing. A 5-inch supply line was laid in, and crews pulled a hose line and made a quick knock down.

Engine 81-3 arrived on the scene and Chief Mark Sheridan established com-

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Engine 71-9 arrived on the scene and supplied 77-4.

Georgetown firefighters had extinguished the bulk of the fire, leaving only overhaul for incoming units. Additional firefighters arrived and assisted or relieved crews in hot spots or overhaul.

Chief Sheridan placed the incident under control at 7:59 a.m. hours. The last Laurel units were in service at 8:58 a.m.

Units from the Laurel department that responded were: 81-3, 81-5, Rescue 81, A81, U-81, 77-4, Rescue 77, Tanker 77, 719, Tanker 71, Rescue 71 and SCEMS 102.

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Delmar School District alters summer hours to save energy As part of the district’s energy conservation initiatives, the Delmar Board of Education approved the 2006 summer schedule effective Monday, July 10, through Friday, Aug. 18.

Office hours for Monday through Thursday are 7 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. District and school offices are closed on Fridays.

The district also has a new student registration process. Student registrations will be conducted on the assigned Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registrants must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian and should report to the school’s main office. There will be a guidance counselor available to complete the process.

To expedite the registration process,

call the guidance office at 846-9544, ext.

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In order to complete the registration process the following documents must be provided at the time of registration: • Birth certificate • Immunization records • Proof of residency (addresses showing post office boxes are not acceptable) • Copy of the registrant’s last report card • School transcript/records • Completed withdrawal form or official letter from the previous school • Court documented custody/guardianship papers Registration dates are: July 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 and Aug. 2, 3, 9 and 10.

Moore to celebrate 100th birthday St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church and the Delmar Fire Department are joining together for a birthday celebration on Sunday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Delmar Fire Department.

Hattie M. Moore will be celebrating her 100th birthday. She has been a longtime member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church and a member of the Delmar Fire Department’s Ladies Auxil-

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Churches collecting school supplies Christ United Methodist Church is coordinating the collection of school supplies for needy children in the Laurel School District for 2006. Lists of needed items have been sent to local churches and local businesses.

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Fire causes $400,000 in damages to newly renovated apartment Fire marshal says that child, who was ‘igniting combustible material with an open flame,’ started blaze

By Ronald MacArthur A Sunday-night fire gutted the newly-renovated building two in the Chandler Heights Apartment Complex on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford. Residents had moved back into the apartment building less than three months ago following a major $500,000 renovation project. It was the first completed building open to residents during a total renovation at the complex.

According to Randy Lee, the chief deputy fire marshal, the fire was started by a child “igniting combustible material with an open flame” in a bedroom of an apartment rented by Betty Cox in the second floor on the southwest corner of the apartment building.

The fire spread to the attic area.

He said there were no injuries.

According to Ron Marvel, public information officer for the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, someone tried to put out the fire before calling 911. “Before we got there, some residents tried to extinguish the fire and it caused a delayed response on our part,” he said. “It could have determined the eventual outcome of the fire.”

Marvel is not sure exactly how long residents fought the blaze, but he estimates it was five to 10 minutes. “In a fire, 10 minutes is a lot of time. When we got there, fire was coming out of the roof.”

The fire department arrived on the scene just after 7 p.m.; the fire could have started as early as 6:45 p.m., according to Bill Roupp, who is executive director of Better Homes of Seaford (owners of Chandler Heights).

The fire put 32 people from the eight, three-bedroom apartment complex out on the street.

According to Roupp, the main priority is to find housing for the displaced residents.

“The Red Cross put them up

for the first three nights and we are working to see where to go from there,” he said on Monday morning as his staff works to assess the damage. “It’s not a total loss, but a very huge loss. The city has condemned the building because it’s unsafe to walk through most of it. There is smoke and water damage throughout.

“I think on the ground floor there is a chance that eventually someone could get in there and get some items,” he added. “But everything will have some damage.”

Roupp said that he feels the shell of the brick building is salvageable, as is most of the plumbing and electrical infrastructure. But just about everything else (including the roof) will probably have to be replaced. “We are probably looking at a $450,000 to $650,000 project,” he said.

Damage to the apartment building has been estimated at $400,000, according to the chief deputy fire marshal.

Marvel said that volunteers from Bridgeville, Blades and Laurel assisted members from the Seaford department in fighting the blaze. In all, 125 volunteers answered the alarm and were on the scene from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Seaford volunteers returned for a second alarm from 5 to 6 a.m. to extinguish some hot spots still smoldering in the ruins.

The fire comes after water damage suffered following the June 25 storm at Better Homes of Seaford’s Virginia Crest senior citizens village off Virginia Avenue. Roupp said that 20 apartments were flooded, displacing at least 20 people. About 16 of them have been staying at the Best Western Motel for 2 1/2 weeks while their apartments are renovated. He expects the repairs to be complete this week.

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Former correction officer is charged with assaulting inmate Delaware State Police last week arrested a former correction officer, Earle E. Nelson, Jr., 49, of Lewes, who is accused of assaulting an 18-year-old inmate at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown. The incident allegedly occurred on January 1, 2006, at approximately 9:15 p.m., according to Cpl., Jeffry Oldham, State Police public information officer.

Oldham said that on on April 25, a state police detective met with an investigator from the Department of Correction Internal Affairs Division and was advised of the situation. During the detective’s investigation they discovered that during the night of the incident, Nelson and two other correction officers conducted a shakedown of the victim’s cell. While the shakedown was occurring, Nelson threw the victim’s belongings on the floor, which included a calendar that had notes and phone numbers on it, according to Oldham.

When the shakedown was over, the victim went to Nelson and requested his calendar but he refused. The victim later went back to Nelson and asked if he could at least write down the notes and numbers on a separate piece of paper, according to Oldham.

Oldham said that Nelson then allegedly cursed at the victim, pushed him against the wall, sprayed him with Capstun and took him to the floor. The victim was then handcuffed and taken to a room in the receiving area. While the victim was still handcuffed, Nelson allegedly came into the room and punched him in the head. Nelson then stood the victim up and allegedly pushed the left side of the victim’s head into a door jam, according to Oldham.

The area above the victim’s left eye began bleeding, so he was taken to the showers to clean up. The victim was then taken to the medical facility, where he was treated by a nurse.

On June 26, the case was presented to the Sussex County Grand Jury, which indicted the former officer.

On July 3, Nelson turned himself in to detectives at Troop 4. Nelson was charged with third-degree assault and official misconduct. Nelson was released on $500 unsecured bond pending further court action.

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The inmate was serving a one-year sentence for second-degree robbery (six months) and violation of probation (six months).

Laurel fire investigated The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a structure fire that occurred Tuesday, July 4, at 7:24 a.m. on the 27000 block of Layton Road in Laurel.

The Laurel, Blades and Georgetown fire departments responded. When they arrived they encountered smoke showing.

The structure is a poultry house that is owned by Keith Whaley of Laurel. Approximately 3,000 eight-week-old birds perished in the fire. State Fire Marshal Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the area of the exhaust ventilation fans and the cause is still under investigation. Damage has been estimated at approximately $13,000.

Seaford fire investigated The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a dwelling fire that occurred on Wednesday, July 5, at 4:44 p.m. in the 9000 block of Middleford Road in Seaford. Seaford Volunteer Fire Department responded and was assisted by the Blades Volunteer Fire Company. Upon arrival they encountered light smoke conditions. The home, owned by Alan Cole of Seaford, was equipped with working smoke detectors. State fire marshal investigators have determined that the fire originated in the sub-flooring between the basement and first floor and was caused by a lightning strike. Damage has been estimated at approximately $2,500.

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12th annual Nanticoke Riverfest this weekend This weekend marks the 12th annual Nanticoke Riverfest with events starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 14 (actually the carnival opens on Thursday in the city hall lot on Market Street at 6 p.m.) and continues until 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 15.

The signature event, the Nanticoke Float-In, takes place at 10:30 a.m. at the launch site at Benz Urology off U.S. 13.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. (See a complete set of rules and regulations at www.nanticokeriverfest.com).

The headline entertainment on Friday night is The Funsters at 9 p.m. and Altimate Choice on Saturday at 9 p.m. Both street dances are free and take place in the Mt. Olivet parking lot on High Street- the location of most of the entertainment during Riverfest.

The Funsters, one of the most popular

bands in the area, have been together for 13 years (with the same band members).

The lead signer, Sherman Ward, grew up in Seaford, played in local bands and graduated from Seaford High School.

Altimate Choice is making its Riverfest debut on Saturday night. Many of the members are former members of another Riverfest favorite band, Mike Hines and The Look.

See a complete entertainment schedule at www.nanticokeriverfest.com.

STREET CLOSINGS - There are several street closings to be aware of during Riverfest weekend. Expect detours around High Street in downtown Seaford on Friday, July 14, starting at 3 p.m. until around 11:30 p.m. and on Saturday, July 15, starting at 6 a.m. until around 11:30 p.m.

There could be some restrictions in the city of Seaford parking lot behind city hall because of the carnival.

The following streets will be closed: High Street from Conwell to Market from (plus Pine and Arch street intersections with High Street) starting at 3 p.m. on Friday and closed the entire Riverfest until 11:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday, July 15: The Seaford-Blades bridge will be closed at 6:30 a.m. and remain closed until 11:30 p.m., but the Blades Causeway will remain open on the Blades side.

Saturday, July 15: From 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Market Street and Front Street from E. King Street to the Blades bridge.

King Street will be one way west from Front St. to Cedar Ave. and E. Poplar St. will be one-way east from Cedar Ave. to

The Nanticoke Float-In takes off at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday; registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Photo by Ronald MacArthur

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Water Street and S. North Street will also be closed on Saturday.

Handicapped parking will be available off Cannon Street in the Regional Builders parking lot.

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Nemours Health and Prevention Services will be promoting their 5-2-1 Almost None program offering fruit cups and washable tattoos. Follow the yellow webbed duck feet to the tent full of healthy and fun things to do.

OPENING - The opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. will include a welcome from Mayor Edward H. Butler, followed by a presentation to Laurie and Malcolm VanSciver for the naming of the Children’s area to be the “VanSciver Children’s Area” in honor of Ben and Bethany, as Ben was behind starting that area for kids.

Next the committee will present recognition awards to those sponsors who have been with the event for over 5 years. Following that the Greater Seaford Ministirium Association will do a service of prayer and praise in support of our military, community and nation.

GO FISHING - One of the most popular events for kids is the youth fishing tournament along the banks of the Nanticoke River. The tournament (starting at noon on Saturday) is open to youth in the following age groups: 3-6; 7-11; and 1216. Various prizes will be awarded to winners in each age group.

Participants are reminded to bring their own fishing rods and bait will be supplied.

There will also be many door prizes and giveaways donated by local businesses.

Look for action along the Nanticoke Riverwalk behind the power plant.

GO DOWNTOWN - The Downtown Seaford Association plays a vital role in the Nanticoke Riverfest. Several business in the downtown area will have special events taking place all day on Saturday, July 15.

Burton Brothers - Visit the area’s oldest hardware store on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mt. Olivet Church - Visit Seaford’s oldest cemetery and the unique prayer garden.

Two Cats in the Yard Herbary - Bath & Body Shop - Visit the Victorian courtyard herb garden and the rose garden. There will be a question and answer period on growing and using herbs. Enter a drawing for a rose bush.

Sand and Stone Creations - (starting at 10 a.m.) - Demonstrations on lamp work beads.

Fantasy Beauty Salon - 1 to 2 p.m. Free face and hair painting.

The Open Cupboard Natural Food Store - Free literature and samples.

Seaford Museum - Visit the museum and buy a ticket for admission and get a free coupon for admission for a later visit.

VENDORS - Vendors will line both sides of High Street during the 12th annual Nanticoke Riverfest. They will include various civic groups, political candidates, scout troops, and state agencies with displays, dunking booths and demonstrations.

Food runs the gambit from pizza, seafood, ice cream and bottled water, to Mediterranean foods, hamburger, hot dogs, barbecue, funnel cakes, kettle popcorn, sausage sandwiches, etc.

Vendors are bringing jewelry, lighthouses, novelty items for children, handmade crafts, books, scrapbooking supplies, plants, clothing, gifts and more.

Many vendors will be open on Friday night.

CANOE, KAYAK RACES - At the time the float-in is over, the canoe and kayak races will begin at 1 p.m.. According to the

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chairman of the races, Mike McGroerty, this year’s races will have a different twist.

“This year, there is no official series, so many of the serious racers from out-ofstate will probably not be here,” he said.

“In the past, they have scared off many of our local people. So, we are inviting them back. They have a good reason to come back to the event now.”

Registration for the canoe and kayak races starts at noon in the area of Water Street just one block east of Gateway Park.

The cost of $10 includes an official “Tugging on the Nanticoke” T-shirt. There is competition in several categories. For more information, contact McGroerty at 628-1200.

BOAT RIDES - People will have a chance to take a leisurely boat ride on the Nanticoke River on Saturday afternoon.

Pontoon boat rides will be available from 4 to 5 p.m., leaving from the Nanticoke Riverwalk. Tickets for the rides ($2 each or $5 per family) can be purchased from the Riverfest information booth on High Street during the day.

DUCK DASH - The annual Duck Dash takes place in the river on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. with two chances to win. Duck coupons are being sold at Seaford City Hall and at Harley-Davidson of Seaford on U.S. 13. Prizes are $100, first place, $50, second place, and $25, third place. If a duck wins both heats, the winner will receive a john boat donated by Sturgis Marine of Seaford.

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on 1+ ac., professionally landscaped w/irrigation & sep. well. Split floor plan, gas FP in LR, lge rear deck to view hummingbirds & purple martins. #535582 Directions: Rt. 13 North to right on Redden Rd. Go approx. 3.5 miles, turn left on Sunnyside Rd., turn right into Bridgeville Chase, bear left on Meadow Dr, turn right on Woodland Ct, property is on the right. Host: Larry Grantham.

with 4 or 5 BRs on nice mature lot close to #538132 Directions: Salisbury. Priced to sell at Rt. 13 South to west on Snake Rd. Left on 13A to right on Old Crow Rd. Hostess: Bea Clymer.

w/walk-in closets, finished bonus room, walk-in storage, ceiling fans, 2x6 walls, marble windowsills. Energy Star certfied. #536531 Directions: Rt. 13 North of Seaford, turn left on Elk Rd. Take 1st right into Clearbrooke. Host: Scott Venables

features 2x6 walls, tile foyer & master bath, hardwood in DR, lg. bonus room, gas heat & FP, large deck, marble windowsills, Energy Star rated, cable. #536477 Directions: Rt. 13 North of Seaford, turn left on Elk Rd. Take 1st right into Clearbrooke. Host: Scott Venables

just 6 mi. west of Bethany offers 3 BR, 2 bath, LR, DR, FR, sunroom, woodstove, wrapped porch & a rear deck (handicap accessible), on 1 beautiful landscaped acre. Owner will consider financing!! #532845 Directions: East on Rt. 26 past Vines Creek Bridge & just past Rt. 343 (Windgate Rd.) 1st home on left past 343. Host: Jim Demas

5-BR, 3-BA Cape on 3+ acres! FR, office, 2 downstairs BRs, sunporch, double att. garage plus double det. garage w/workshop, inground pool, & much more! (#532473) Directions: Turn off Rt 13 N of Bridgeville (just N of old state police troop) Hostess: Judy Rhodes

Roomy 3-BR, 2-BA home located close to the library & downtown shopping. In good cond., it offers all new windows, gas heat, appl’s, good closet space& plenty of storage. (#534958) Hostess: Mona Wright

Spacious 3-BR, 2-BA home located at corner of Spruce St. boasts large FR, LR fireplace, hardwood floors, scr. porch, & home warranty. Updates include new carpet & vinyl, fresh paint, new roof, & new siding! (#537321) Hostess: Keri Simpler (agent related to owner)

3 BR, 2 BA on 1 country acre. Large deck off dining, great kitchen. 2 homes on Johnson Road MLS 534113 Directions: South on Alt. 13 out of Blades. Turn right onto Johnson Road. Homes on right. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

MLS 537076 Directions: Rt. 9 to Georgetown. Go south on 113 about 3.5 miles & turn slight left onto Speedway Road.

Go 1 mile turn left onto Woodbranch Road. House is 3rd on right. Call Wayne cell 302-236-7753 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Roomy, upgraded rancher with basement. 3 bedrooms with optional 4th or family room, 2 full baths, all on 1.19 acres on the west side of Seaford. Huge, 45x30 detached garage/workshop. New kitchen appl’s, new carpeting, new tiling and much more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MLS 537713 Hostess: Dana Caplan

Adorable, well-kept 2 bedroom home that features all new berber carpeting, new vinyl, paint, roof, and hot water heater. All on a nice landscaped lot. A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MLS 536655 Hostess: Dana Caplan

Energyy Star rated 3 BR, 2 BA w/ gas heat & FP. 2 x 6 walls, marble windowsills, cathedral ceilings, hardwood flooring in DR. Comcast available. MLS Directions: From Rt. 13 North of 532841 Seaford, turn left on Elks Road. Take first right into Clearbrooke. Turn left on Valley Run & first right on Scott Venables Winding Brooke Drive.

home w/gas fireplace, oak flooring, mantle, kitchen cabinets w/ pull out shelving, French doors in dining rm., security system, lighted closets & huge walk-in master bed room closet. This is truly a turn key home. # 534916 Directions: Rt.13 heading south to Laurel, turn left onto Rt. 24 heading east, turn left onto Shiloh Church Rd., turn left onto Shiloh Drive, right onto East Court. Property on left. Hosted by: Donna Palmer

Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home situated on 2.21 acres. Home features laundry room on first floor, irrigation system, central AC, & rear deck. #538084 Directions: From Rt 13 take Rt 20 west to Woodpecker Rd. make left onto Woodpecker Rd. go about 1/2 mile & look for Butler Branch Rd on left. House on left. Look for sign.

Hosted by: Kevin Jefferson

2.5 bath town homes, waiting for a new owner. Enjoy the master suite with walk in closets, it’s own private bath & gorgeous eatin kitchen are just a few features you will love about Directions: Take this unit. #538035 alternate 13 which turns into Central Ave. turn right on 10th St., go past Laurel Fire Dept., Towns at Laurel Court on the right. Hosted by: Angie Zebley

on its own land, located in a quiet community only 20 minutes to the beaches. Well maintained with extras, family room, new stove and water heater, deck in front and rear. Large front and back yard.

(MLS 537113) Directions: 22370 Deer Park Trail, Kings Crossing, Lincoln, DE -Rt. 1 north to Left on County Road 38, cross Jefferson crossroads, right into Kings Crossing, Continue straight on Deer Park Trail, see sign.

Hostess: Mary Lou Joseph

Beautiful 4 BR in one of Seaford’s most desirable neighborhoods. 3 Season room, weight room, hot tub, irrigation, carport w/alley access & much more. Home has new guttering, new carpeting, new windows and new fencing.

(MLS#536734) Directions: 527 Willey St. Seaford, DE. West on Stein Hwy., Left on Willey St., home on the left. Your Hostess: Meg Smith

describes this almost new manufactured home just outside of Bridgeville. .75 Acre Lot, 3 BR, 2 BA. Open floor plan w/covered porch & two sheds.

Directions: 11460 Abby”s Way, Bridgeville, DE. North to Rt. 18, East toward Georgetown, Left on Oak Rd. at Meyer’s store, left into Knotts Landing. Left at stop sign, Right on Abby’s Way. Home on the left. Your Hostess: Mary Harding

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Full of charm & bursting with possibilities this c. 1885 Queen Anne Victorian in Laurel, DE’s Historical District will steal your heart! 4BR, 2 BA, 2.5 story L plan w/side hall, gable roof, 3 story tower w/witch’s cap, shed roofed, wrap around porch w/turned posts & jig-sawn bracework, lovely private tree shaded lot & more! Come fall in love!

(MLS#537759) Directions: Rt. 13 to Rt. 24 West.

Left on Poplar, Left on W. 6th St. Home is on the right. See Sign. Your Hostess: Betty Pucci

Beautiful 3 BR & Bath Rancher located on one acre plus lot.

Delightful 21x41 above ground pool ready for summer fun.

This is a move in condition home you must see to appreciate the many fine appointments. Priced for quick sale at (MLS#537401) Directions: From Rt.9, Go South on Rt. 113, to Left on Speedway Rd., (Before Racetrack), At Second Stop Sign Go Left on Zoar Rd., Home is on the Left.

See Sign. Your Host: Woody Hunsberger

for the small business owner/entrepreneur!

2.37 acres on US Rt 13 North of Bridgeville zoned C-1. Well maintained 3BR, 3BA rancher w/attached office suite. 2 bay garage, 2 storage sheds, full basement & floored attic for (MLS 535761) storage. A unique opportunity!

Directions: 14402 Sussex Hwy., Bridgeville DE. Property is on the Southbound Lane of Rt. 13, just south of Delaware Electric Co-op. Your Hostess: Holly Cooper

all updated & freshly painted. Remodeled kit. & baths, laminate wood flooring, central AC. Directions: From Stein Hwy. turn into N. Nylon Blvd., right on Petunia Place & left into Huston St. Home is on right near intersection with Arbustus Ave.

l w/new sun room, new appliances, new roof. MLS 533301 Directions: Alt. 13 south from Seaford, 1/4 mile past Mt. Zion Church, house on left. Call Brenda Rambo 302-236-2660 2-4 p.m.

. 2 BR, 2 BA w/ great master bath, whirlpool tub, sep. shower, new detached garage.

MLS 533680 Directions: 20 West (Stein Hwy) turn right onto alt.

13 at Dunkin Donuts, house on left 1/4 mile. Call Brenda Rambo 302-236-2660 Sun. 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Great rental opportunity, no maintenance and all appliances included. Why rent? MLS 528612, MLS 528614 Directions: Rt. 13 S. thru Seaford, turn Right at Royal Farms (High St.) Duplex is on left, approx. 1 mile. (2 units) . 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Nice 3 BR, 1 BA home in country on .75 acres.

New bath, roof, carpet, countertops and vinyl. Extra Cabinets in DR. & woodburning stove in FR. Asphalt driveway, Free 1 year home warranty & $2000 buyers help at closing! MLS# 534386 Hostess: Michelle Mayer 302-249-7791 Directions: From Rt.13, take Rt 54W, Turn right on Providence Rd., right on Pine Branch Rd., White rancher on left, see sign! Persons attending are eligible for door prize!

Many updates in the 3 BR, 2 BA rancher with almost 1800 sq ft. Kitchen & both baths tastefully redone. screened-in porch. MLS 535326 Directions: Stein Highway to Atlanta Road, turn right at Heritage Village. House on left. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Stick built custom home by Alan Price.

3BR, 2 BA, hdwd lam, gourmet kitchen, recessed lighting, tile floors, sep laundry...3/4 acres, 10 min fr Laurel, Gtwn, Delmar. Directions: Rt 13 S to Gordy Rd (just past Janosik). Left on Arvey Rd to left on Woody Rd. House on left. MLS-528752 Hostess: Jessica Bradley 302-245-7927

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Fleetwood Estates. New attached, completely finished 2 car garage in 2005, security system, directTV & all appliances. Big back yard w/8x8 storage shed & recently paved driveway. #536914 Directions: Rt 20 E to left on Baker Mill Rd. left into Fleetwood Estates to stop sign. House on right. hosted by: Bobby Nibblett

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in Colonial Estates, Millsboro, DE. 2/3 BR, 1 BA Nice eat-in-kitchen, roomy LR, den, screened-in front porch & rear deck. Just a stones throw from Indian River.

Directions: From Rt. 113 in Millsboro, go east on Rt. 24 through town to right on State St. State St. turns into Iron Branch Rd. (Cty. Road 331). Turn Left on Possum Point Rd. House on Right. See Sign. Host: Fred Sponseller.

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD BENEFIT EVENTS BASKET BINGO FOR INJURED MARINE Longaberger basket bingo, Saturday, July 15, to benefit the Kenny Lyon Recuperation Fund, at the Marion Station Fire Department. He is a local Marine injured in Iraq. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; games begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. The baskets are filled.

Raffles, food, drinks, baked goods also available. For tickets or more information call 1-410334-6707.

CONCERT FOR BUILDING FUND Gospel concert to benefit the Nanticoke Senior Center building fund, Sunday, July 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Blades Fire Hall. Free-will offering and refreshments. Phone 629-9794 or 629-4236.

DANNY SHORT FUND RAISER Fund raiser for Danny Short for Delaware House of Representatives 39th District, Saturday, Aug. 19, 5 to 8 p.m., Nanticoke River Yacht Club, tickets are $35. Food, live and silent auction. Call 628-5222 or visit www.dannyshort.com.

SHILOH HOUSE OF HOPE RAFFLE Raffle tickets for a Royal Carribbean cruise to benefit the Shiloh House of Hope, a residential program for teens. Tickets are $10 or three for $25. Phone 629-5331 or email shilohhouseofhope@msn.com. Drawing will take place on Oct. 16 during the first benefit first golf tournament.

TRINITY FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNEY Saturday, Sept. 23, Trinity Transport third annual golf tournament to benefit the Trinity Foundation, Seaford Golf & Country Club at 9 a.m. and cost $75 a person following a four-person scramble format. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tournament participants, hole sponsors and door prize donations are needed. Contact Lance Massey, Megan Smith or Alice Messick at 1-800-8463400 or go to www.puttforlife.org.

BASKET TO BENEFIT LITTLE LEAGUE Nanticoke Little League has a Longaberger Knick Knack Basket for sale. The cost is $55 and contains baseball tacks as well as a blue/yellow stripe around the top of the basket.

All proceeds benefit Nanticoke Little League. For more information, contact Heather Byrd at 6295400 or 875-2947.

COURSES MASTER GARDENERS WORKSHOP The Sussex County Master Gardeners, of Delaware Cooperative Extension for both Delaware State University and University of Delaware, workshop on hypertufa pots Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. Learn to make your own containers from a cement mix. The containers can be made in many different shapes and sizes. At this hands-on workshop you’ll have made a pot to take home. The workshop will be held in the demonstration garden on Rt. 9, 16483 County Seat Highway, west of Georgetown. Call Sharon Webb at 856-2585 ext. 540 to register. There is a$15 charge for materials. Preregistration is requested. Space is limited.

REUNIONS WOODBRIDGE CLASS OF 1986 Woodbridge High School Class of 1986 20-year class reunion at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, Md., on the air-conditioned “Choptank River Queen,”

Submit Bulletin Board items by Friday at noon.

E-mail: publisher@seafordstar.com Mail: 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973 Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars.

Mail to: Star Newspapers PO Box 1000 Seaford, DE 19973 BEST BETS: ■ 12th annual Nanticoke Riverfest, Friday, July 14, Saturday, July 15, downtown Seaford. Carnival opens on Thursday night at 6 p.m. behind Seaford City Hall; other events begin at 5 p.m. on Friday. Float-in is Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with events all day until 11 p.m. Check out www.nanticokeriverfest.com. a reproduction of an authentic 80-foot turn-ofthe-century river boat. There will be a sit-down dinner with a menu of shrimp cocktail, crab cakes, and prime rib or stuffed chicken breast.

Cocktails by cash bar. Cost will be $60 per person or $120 per couple. Dress is casual. Mail checks no later than July 15 to: Woodbridge High School Class of 1986, c/o Rhonda VanVorst, 1150 Hickman Road, Greenwood, DE, 19950. Call Russ Carlisle (302-228-9145); or Rhonda VanVorst (Green) (302-245-6546).

MEETINGS DELAWARE EQUINE COUNCIL Delaware Equine Council meeting, Monday, July 17, 7 p.m., at the Harrington Public Library to discuss the state fair. Phone 422-4094 or 6295233 for more information.

SUSSEX ADVISORY COUNCIL Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities meeting Monday, July 17, at Sussex County West Administrative Complex, North DuPont Highway, Georgetown, 10 a.m. All meetings are open to the public. For more information, call John Williams, chairman, at 856-3125.

SUSSEX LADIES AUXILIARY Sussex County Volunteer Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliaries Association meeting Wednesday, July 19, at the Ellendale firehouse. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with the business meeting to follow.

Call Crystal J. Chaffinch at 629-6904 for more information.

GET INFORMATION ON THE NANTICOKE Delmarva Water Transport Committee “Who to Contact Meeting” for the Nanticoke River, Thursday, July 27, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Blades Fire Hall, 200 East 5th St. The meeting is open to everyone who wants to learn more about the pier and docking process, dredging of the federal channel, safe boat speed regulations and commercial traffic regulations. Agencies taking part will include the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Sussex County Economic Development Office.

Phone 1-410-742-9559 or dwtc@verizon.net.

NEW TOPS GROUP FORMS TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, Atlanta Road, Seaford. For more information, contact Jean Davis at 410-883-3407.

SWEET ADELINES SEEKS SINGERS Sweet Adelines is inviting ladies interested in learning to sing four part acappela harmony to practice sessions at the Church of the Nazarene (next to the Sussex Guide) on U.S. 13 in Seaford, every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information contact Kim Disharoon at 349-9652.

tures and testimonials. The day will end with family swimming activities and alumni races. If anyone has any memorabilia, pictures, ribbons or stories to share from the past 50 years, they are welcome. Contact Colleen DeMott (6297041) or Connie Halter (628-0554) for more information or memorabilia to share.

CHAMBER’S SPEED NETWORKING SPECIAL EVENTS NANTICOKE RIVERFEST 12th annual Nanticoke Riverfest in downtown Seaford, Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15.

Entertainment, food, carnival, children’s activities, float-in, mayor’s challenge, car and motorcycle shows, vendors and more. Headliner concert on Friday night is the Funsters. Contact the city of Seaford at 629-9173.

FREE PERFORMANCE AT BEAR TRAP Sixth annual free Summer Theatre Festival Festival, July 13, 14, 15, 7:30 p.m., Ocean View, Village at Bear Trap Dunes (free admission). Einstein’s Breakfast featuring film, theatre and radio star Maryellen Owens. Presented by Carl M Freeman Foundation.

SSA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS The Seaford Swimming Association will be celebrating its 50th anniversary the weekend of July 22 and 23. During this weekend, all past members are welcome to come back and enjoy the pool free of charge. A barbecue will take place on Saturday, July 22, at 3 p.m. This event will honor charter members, past lifeguards, pool managers and swim team coaches through pic-

Speed networking, Hampton Inn, U.S. 13, Seaford, Thursday, July 27, 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce at 629-9690 by July 21.

TRACTOR SHOW AT YODER’S FARMS First State Antique Club of Delaware’s Tractor Show, Hit and Miss Engines, Oct. 6 and 7, Yoder Farms, Greenwood. Live auction, Friday, 6 p.m., flea market, both days, youth safety program, Saturday, 9 a.m., tractor games, refreshments and entertainment. For information, phone 875-3040.

TRIPS TRIP TO PHILLIES GAMES Christ U.M. Church in Laurel will sponsor a trip to the Phillies-Braves game on Saturday, July 22, at 1 p.m. The cost is $45 including the bus and ticket. For more information, phone 8753398.

SENIOR CENTER TRIP Nanticoke Senior Center trip to Three Little Bakers for “The Sound of Music,” Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $60 for members and $65 for non-members. Call 629-4939.

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Early and waiting for the grand entrance that never came I am of two minds regarding trips to area airports. Which mind YNN ARKS is going to dominate during a specific airport journey is determined There we sat for about 20 by which lane we plan to take into the facility: The Arriving Flights minutes, me watching a lane, which will lead to picking bus stop across the way someone up to take to our home, and my husband and I’m happy. The Departing inspecting the large map Flights lane, which means someone of metropolitan is leaving for faraway lands, and Philadelphia.

I’m sad.

Our most recent trip to an airdo except watch the comings and goings port was a Happy Mind trip. We were of other people and the television monitors picking up our daughter, who had spent that give flight information. more than a month touring the American During previous trips to the airport, I Southwest with a group of fellow college students. We had talked with her by phone have sat in the same hallway and watched several times during her tour and I had fol- those monitors and those comings and goings. But there were benches and even oclowed her progress with an itinerary she casional rocking chairs to accommodate had left behind. But phone conversations and Web sites have nothing on face-to-face that sitting. This weekend, there were no sitting apparatuses in the terminal hallway. contact. At the airport, we were actually “I guess they don’t want people loitergoing to see her. ing around,” said my husband. Maybe so.

We left in plenty of time to make the But it doesn’t seem very likely that a ternormally two-hour drive to the Philadelrorist is going to use a rocking chair in his phia Airport. And we made great time, arevil plans. riving in less than two hours and only an We stood for a while in front of the hour and 10 minutes before her plane was large windows, watching train, vehicle and scheduled to land. pedestrian traffic. Then we ventured out“So, what are we going to do now?” side to the train platform, where there my husband said, looking around the terwere benches. There we sat for about 20 minal. At the Philadelphia Airport, unlike minutes, me watching a bus stop across other airports I have visited, the security the way and my husband inspecting the checks are on the outside of all the airport large map of metropolitan Philadelphia. shops and restaurants. That means that “Well, should we go inside?” I finally people who don’t have tickets to fly are confined to areas where there is nothing to asked. “She is due to land in 20 minutes.

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We don’t want to miss her.”

We wandered back into terminal B, the terminal to which we were directed by that itinerary our daughter had left behind. The plane was on time, we had our positions as close as we could get to the door she would walk out of, everything was in order.

Just one minute after anticipated landing time, the television monitor indicated that indeed, her plane had touched down.

We pushed a little further toward the door.

Five minutes. Ten minutes. Fifteen minutes. Twenty minutes. I looked at every person who came through the terminal and there was no familiar smile, no arms reaching out to give me a hug.

Finally, 25 minutes after her plane had landed, my cell phone rang. “Where are you guys?” her little voice called out. “All the other parents were here to greet their children.”

As it turned out, she had emerged through terminal C, next door to the terminal B in which we were standing. While we were waiting, waiting, watching,

watching, she was waiting and watching for us.

We hurried over to terminal C — down the escalator, in front of dozens of ticket booths and up another escalator. “I’m at the end of the hall,” she had said. “And I’m wearing my pink hat.”

And indeed, there she was. Smiling, and with her arms extended.

“Why weren’t you here like all the other parents?” she asked. We were here, we insisted.

We were here early, so early that we saw eight trains and countless buses pull in and out. And her father showed her the itinerary, to excuse why we had been waiting in the wrong terminal. How the other parents had known where to go, we could not explain.

At any rate, we all agreed, it didn’t matter. We had missed the grand moment when she walked through the doors and we first spot her, it is true. But we were reunited, and we were heading home.

No airport tale could have a better ending.

Lewes trolley part of 375 birthday celebration Trolley Tours of historic Lewes have been planned for Lewes during th town’s 375th anniversary summer. Docents from the Lewes Historical Society will acquaint trolley riders with the history, architecture, and notable residents of Lewes during the 45-minute trolley tours throughout town.

The Trolley Tours is a joint venture be-

tween the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and the Lewes Historical Society. The trolley will depart from Second Street in Lewes at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 21. Tours are $5 per person. Reservations may be placed by calling 645-5575 or visiting the Visitors Center, Second and Mulberry Streets.

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ENTERTAINMENT HELLO DOLLY on stage in Rehoboth and Dover ■ HELLO DOLLY!, July 18 and 19, Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 8:30 p.m. and July 21, Schwartz Center, Dover, 7 p.m. Phone 644-3810, ext. 1.

Christopher Peterson, known for his portrayals of stars like Lucille Ball (on stage and in the movie “Rat Race”), Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland, will add another role to his repertoire when he appears in the cameo role of Ernestina Money in the Clear Space Production of HELLO, DOLLY! at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center July 18 and 19. Peterson is in Rehoboth Beach performing his show Eyecons in the ballroom of the Atlantic Sands hotel on weekends throughout the summer.

“There is about 20 minutes in HELLO, DOLLY!, just before and while Dolly is in the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant, when things become outrageous,” said director and choreographer Ken Skrzesz. “Christopher will be portraying Ernestina Money.

Ernestina is the person that Dolly uses to make sure Horace will propose. Ernestina is the catalyst that seals the fate between Horace and Dolly. The character is built on ‘camp’ and there could be no better choice for a job like that than Christopher.”

Peterson is excited about developing this character. He stated, “In my business, which is mainly portraying females, there are no small parts — only tight shoes!”

New York actress Megan Thomas will be playing Dolly Levi with Dick Pack as Horace Vandergelder and supported by a cast of dancers and singers of both local and New York City talent.

HELLO, DOLLY! will be performed on July 18 and 19, 6 and 8:30 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center and at the Schwartz Center in Dover on July 21 at 7 p.m.

For tickets or more information call the Clear Space box office at 644-3810, ext.

1; or www.ClearSpaceProductions.org

AFRAM Festival taking place Aug. 11 and 12 The Eastern Shore AFRAM is a twoday festival that will occur in Nutter Park in Seaford on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12. Nutter Park is located on Collins Avenue next to Chandler Heights Apartments. This annual festival celebrates the African-American heritage with entertainment, food, information and a parade.

One of the main purposes of this event is to strengthen the African American community of the entire Eastern Shore through cultural awareness by exhibiting a heritage of unity, success, diversity and pride. The AFRAM acronym actually comes from the words AFRican-AMerican

and this year’s festival theme is “Uniting our Community.”

Some of the features of this year’s Eastern Shore AFRAM will be a youth basketball tournament, a parade, the Little Mr. and Little Miss AFRAM pageant and Amateur Night at AFRAM. The chairperson of the festival is Seaford City Councilwoman Pat A. Jones. She heads a core committee of people representing the Seaford and Salisbury communities who are planning this year’s event. Subcommittees for each aspect of AFRAM have also been formed.

For more information or to help, call Jones at 628-1908.

Country superstar Paisley on Delaware State Fair stage Just one month ago, Brad Paisley was honored with three awards from the Academy of Country Music. Paisley received Album of the Year for “Time Well Wasted” (producers: Chris DuBois, Frank Rogers. Arista). The album contains the hit singles “Alcohol” and “When I Get Where I’m Going.” Paisley also received Vocal Event of the Year for “When I Get Where I’m Going” performed with Dolly Parton and Video of the Year for same song (producers: Mark Kalbfeld, Peter Tilden. Director: Jim Shea).

Next month, visitors to the 87th annual Delaware State Fair will have their chance to see the award winning Paisley during his “Time Well Wasted” tour. Paisley will perform with openers Erich Church and Restless Heart on the final night of the fair, July 29.

According to Delaware State Fair’s public relations and marketing director, Tricia Southard, “As though the air won’t be full of enough energy that night, an awesome fireworks display, courtesy of Wilmington Trust Company, will light up

the sky at the close of the show. The show should be a hit.”

Paisley knows a thing or two about “hits.” Since the release of his first album, the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry® has seen his CDs sell millions, had a string of singles top the charts, and filled arenas during live shows. Paisley has made nearly 90 Opry® appearances since his debut, dazzling audiences with his guitar-playing skills.

“And,” adds Southard, “He’s easy on the eyes.” In November 2001, People magazine devoted a full-page to Paisley in its “2001 Sexiest Men” issue. He was singled out as one of the 21 hottest hunks in the world — the only country artist to be featured. Later, Teen People named the country star one of their 14 “Hottest Guys In Music.”

Southard urges fairgoers to act fast as tickets to the concert are selling fast. To order tickets, visit the fair’s website at www.DelawareStateFair.com or call (866) DEL-FAIR.

It’s the same person - Christopher Peterson is well known for his portrayals of female stars.

Flash: Library hosting ‘Knightly Knews’ on July 13 The 2006 Seaford District Library’s Summer Reading Program will host the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre, performing a show about a medieval tale, entitled “Knightly Knews.” This is an original story from the pen of playwright Steve Seyfried. An unhappy young lady-in-waiting dreams of becoming a reporter for the Medieval Times. A knight-in-training would rather be a farmer. A mysterious Orange Dragon is storming about the countryside. When these three find themselves thrown together, they all find a way for their dreams to come true. The show will start at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 13. For more information contact Cindi Smith at 629-2524.

This program is free and open to the public.

Free Theater presentation taking place at Bear Trap Film and theatre actress Maryellen Owens will be flying in from Los Angeles to star in the new musical “Einstein’s Breakfast,” at the 6th annual free Summer Theatre Festival in Ocean View sponsored by The Carl M. Freeman Foundation. Owens recently appeared in a cameo role with Liam Neeson and Timothy Hutton in the film, “Kinsey,” where she played an assistant professor. She also co-wrote and starred in the short-film “Beaux & D’aria” which won the Audience Choice Award at L.A.’s 48 Hour Film Festival, along with commendations for outstanding writing and performances. Owens is also a musician whose original song “Oh God in Heaven” accompanies the credits of “Beaux & D’aria.” Her original characters and comedy have been seen on stages and heard on radio stations where she has hosted drive time radio shows in Dallas and St. Louis. Owens’s theatre credits include playing Eliza in “My Fair Lady,” Anna in “The King and I,” and Alais in “The Lion In Winter.” Harold Schmidt, the author of “Einstein’s Breakfast” is delighted to have an actor of this caliber among the cast. “I’m very excited that Maryellen has accepted the role. I’m impressed with both the quality and diversity of her talent, and look forward to working with her on this project.” Free Theatre will be held at the Village at Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View. Families should bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics for the July 13, 14, or 15 shows at 7:30 p.m. More information is available on the foundation’s web site, www.FreemanFoundation.org.

Still time to get in on summer fun with Adult Plus There’s still time to experience the fun of a summer outing sponsored by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Take a bite out of the Big Apple with a trip to New York City on July 19, or explore the wonders of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. on July 20.

Travel to Lancaster, Pa. for a lively lunch-theater production of “Annie: The Musical” on July 22, sail away on the Chesapeake Bay for wine and cheese aboard a skipjack on July 26, enjoy the sights of Longwood Gardens and the sounds of “My Fair Lady” on July 27, or take yourself out to the ballgame at Camden Yards to see the Orioles play the White Sox on July 29.

For the safety-conscious, Adult Plus+ offers an AARP Mature Driving Refresher course on July 22, a children-and-seniors safety program piloted by the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office on July 20, and a self-defense course for ages 50+ on July 26.

Call 856-5618 for more information, to register for trips, or to ask about other Adult Plus+ offerings this summer and fall.

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Join Italians in celebrating soccer victory, and eat rice In Italy there is joy in the boot from top to toe as delirious countrymen and women celebrate winning soccer’s World Cup. After a 24-year drought including a crushingly close loss in the last finals, the Azurri (Blues) eked out a somewhat ugly win, but a win nevertheless.

The Italian culinary world is celebrating a similarly spectacular coup with the republication of the classic cookbook, “Il Cucchaio d’Argento” — “The Silver Spoon.” For its publication in 1950 the most celebrated chefs from all over the country gathered the traditional recipes of the land.

The Silver Spoon has remained since then the most influential cookbook in Italy.

Now it has been translated for the first time. With 2,000 easy to follow recipes, it is the most comprehensive ethnic cookbook I’ve ever seen. If you only have one Italian cookbook it should be The Silver Spoon.

With the blazingly hot weather in Bella Italia these past few weeks and no time to fuss over a hot meal with all eyes glued to the television, many Italian cooks turned to a deliciously cold rice salad. Cold rice lends itself to an almost infinite variety of accompaniments and the mixture just gets better and better so the recipe can be multiplied leaving a lot more time for revelry.

Sample these Silver Spoon classics.

The Practical Gourmet

and spoon in the rice mixture, pressing it down well. Turn out onto a serving dish and store in a cool place, but not the refrigerator, until ready to serve.

Curried Rice Salad Serves 4

1 and 3/4 cups long grain rice 3 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 lemon, strained 1 and 3/4 cups cooked, peeled shrimp 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 8 fresh basil leaves, torn Butter, for greasing Salt and pepper

1 and 1/2 cups long grain rice 1/2 cup green beans 1 zucchini 2 eggs, hard-cooked 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced 1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded and finely chopped 4 radishes, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt

Cook the rice in plenty of salted, boiling water for about 18 minutes until tender, then drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again. Tip into bowl.

Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a pitcher and season with salt and pepper.

Add the shrimp, parsley and basil to the rice, pour the dressing on top and toss gently.

Grease a dome-shaped mold with butter

Cook the rice in plenty of salted boiling water for about 18 minutes until tender, then drain rinse under cold running water and drain again. Tip into a salad bowl.

Meanwhile, cook the green beans and to 10 minutes until tender, then drain and chop.

Shell the eggs, cut in half and scoop out the yolks with a teaspoon. Finely chop the egg whites.

Gently stir the bean, zucchini, celery,

Rice and Shrimp Salad Serves 4

tomatoes, bell pepper, radishes and egg white into the rice.

Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar in a bowl, crumble in the egg yolks, stir in the curry powder and mustard and season with salt. Pour the dressing over the rice, toss gently and serve immediately.

Summer Rice Salad Serves 4 1 and 1/2 cups easy cook rice 9 ounces canned tuna in oil, drained and flaked 7 ounces Swiss cheese, diced 4 tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 lemon, strained 8 pickled pearl onions 8 baby artichokes in oil Salt Cook the rice in plenty of salted, boiling water until tender, then drain, rinse under cold running water and drain again.

Meanwhile, up the tuna, cheese, tomatoes, and capers into a salad bowl add the rice and mix well so that it soaks up the flavors. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl, then pour the dressing over the salad and toss. Finally, mix in the onions and artichokes.

Dance ensemble to perform at Salisbury University One of the most celebrated programs of its kind in the United States, Cedar Lake II dance ensemble, returns to Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall Auditorium for an evening performance on Thursday, July 13, 7 p.m., as part of the Maryland Summer Center for the Arts.

The company presents Perpetuation, a six-act show conceived by artistic director Karen Mareck Grundy. The performance begins with Fugetta Boutit, a rock ballet choreographed by Jeffrey Grib-

bler with music by J.S. Bach, rearranged by Vanessa Mae. Next comes Tangled in Cursive, with choreography by former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago member Greg Sample.

Choreographed by Benoit-Swan Pouffer, the duet Overly continues the performance with music

by Sigur Ros. Tenacity, choreographed by Angel Fraser-Logan, is a musical biography of the dancer’s life with music by Ron Wasserman and lyrics by Kathy Fisher.

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Apollo’s Illegitimate Offspring, featuring interpretations of ancient Greek and Roman gods moving to a melody inspired by Gregario Allegri and J.S. Bach, features choreography and music by Bradley Shelver.

Academy Award nominee Danny

Elfman and fellow composer John Ottman wrote the music for the finale, “Remember When.”

Featuring a look at childhood games including hide and seek and Twister, the performance was choreographed by Grundy with resident Cedar Lake choreogra-

pher Lisa Morovitz-Geger.

The Office of Cultural Affairs and Maryland Summer Center for the Arts co-sponsor the performance.

For more information call 410-543-6030 or visit the SU Web site at www.salisbury.edu.

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CHURCH BULLETINS Wesley UMC Vacation Bible School SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School begins Monday, July 31, at Wesley United Methodist Church on Atlanta Road, from 6:15 until 8:30 p.m. The closing program will be on Sunday, Aug. 6.

SonTreasure Island creates an island atmosphere where children will sing, watch skits, create crafts and play games. For information, call 628-1615 or 628-0720.

Old Christ Church summer services Old Christ Church near Laurel (built in 1771) will have summer services for the first time since 1918. During July and August Holy Communion and morning prayer will be held at Old Christ Church.

The services will begin at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday, Holy Eucharist will be on July 16, 30 and Aug. 13 and 27. Morning prayer will be on July 9 and 23 and Aug. 6 and 20. Light refreshments of cookies and lemonade will be served following the service. All services are casual.

Old Christ Church was built in 1771 and served as an active facility until the mid 19th century. Old Christ Church is said to be one of only a dozen churches along the Atlantic Coast to survive unaltered from America’s pre-revolutionary period.

The church is known for its pristine interior and the fact that it has never been plumbed, heated, electrified or painted.

The churchyard looks to be barely over 200 years old. This is due to markers that could not survive the elements since they were made from wood.

Prominent among the surviving markers are those of Nathaniel Mitchell, gover-

nor of Delaware (1805-1811), one of only three Episcopal priests in Delaware at the time.

Old Christ Church has been maintained and administered since 1922 by the nonprofit Old Christ Church League. It is today owned by its successor, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Laurel.

Gospel Cafe schedule Centenary United Methodist Church at the corner of Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, is presenting the Gospel Cafe every Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Gospel Cafe features the Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry. Come for the music, the fellowship and the refreshments. Special guests will appear on the following dates: July 15 - “Good News” Tour.

July 22 - Rob Carroll.

July 29 - Traci Worster and “Abundant Joy.” Every week Mary Ann Young sings Gospel favorites.

Everyone is invited. Contact the church at 875-3983 between 8 a.m. and noon or call Bruce Willey at 875-5539.

Atlanta Road Alliance Bible School “Space Probe” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School to be held July 24, 28 from 9 a.m. to noon each day, at the Atlanta Road Alliance Church in Seaford. Children age 4 through grade 6 completed are invited to attend. Pre-registration is suggested; forms can be obtained from the church foyer, online at www.atlantaroadcma.org, or by calling 629-7693.

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is a

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and is located at 22625 Atlanta Road, 11/2 miles north of the intersection of Stein Highway and Atlanta Road.

Latin Mass July 16 A Latin mass according to the Missal of 1962 is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover. The mass will be celebrated on July 16. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302674-5781.

Trinity hosts Joyful Noise Joyful Noise will be in concert at Trinity United Methodist Church (near Trap Pond) on Sunday, July 16, at 10 a.m. Joyful Noise is comprised of Wayne Gober of Slaughter Neck and Marianne Sylvester of Lincoln. Everyone is invited.

Central Worship welcomes Dukes After more than 20 years, Pastor Tim Dukes returns to the place where it all started. The name has changed; there are many new faces, but the work that God started here still continues.

Beginning July 9, Tim Dukes assumed responsibility as the Senior Pastor of Central Worship Center. He has accepted the position after Pastor Bob Miller’s decision to move into a different season of ministry.

Dukes attributes his pastoral and his kingdom work to the seeds that were sown as a student at Epworth Christian School (ECS). Timmy, as he is fondly referred, credits his ministry to a chapel service held at ECS back in 1979 led by the guest

speaker, the late Pastor Ray Chamberlain, who gave a call to ministry and Dukes responded to the call. He is excited about the growth opportunities available at both the school and the church.

Steve Ennis, church deacon, says, “Pastor Tim is a man of prayer and has a heart for evangelism and missions which perfectly fits with our vision to connect people to God through Jesus.”

Central Worship Center, 14511 Sycamore Road, Laurel, services are Sundays, beginning at 9 a.m. for Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. for Worship Service. The E318 Youth Group meets on Sundays at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 875-7995, or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org.

Rev. Laremore new senior pastor Rev. Ed Laremore has been called as senior pastor of the Atlanta Road Alliance Church, Seaford. He will begin his ministry on Sunday, July 16. His installation service will be held on Sunday, July 30, with Dr. Randall Corbin, MidPastor Laremore Atlantic District Superintendent of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, officiating.

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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.

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

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

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

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

HARVEST CHRISTIAN 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 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Mid Week Eucharist & Healing Service - Wed. @ Noon Holy Eucharist & Church School Sunday @ 9:30 am

“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 Family Worship Prayer Team 7:00 p.m.

10:45 a.m.

‘The Table’ Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m.

THURSDAY God’s Big Back Yard Underground 6:30 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

An invitation to a ‘special’ party By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

In his book “What’s so Amazing Bag ladies, vagrants, and About Grace?” Philip Yancey shares a wonderful story. The addicts took one night off Boston Globe reported in June from the sidewalks outside 1990 of a wealthy young man and and ate chocolate wedding woman visited the Downtown Hyatt to make preparations for a cake, and danced late into grand wedding reception together. the night.

They pored over the menu, selected the finest foods, the china and the And so that night in June, the Hyatt in glassware. Sparing no expense, in 1990 downtown Boston hosted a party like it dollars, the wedding reception was to cost had never seen before. In Yancey’s words, $13,000.

“People who were used to peeling half They left a check for half that amount eaten pizza off cardboard sat down to as a deposit. Unfortunately, a few months Chicken cordon blue. Tuxedoed waiters later, the very day the invitations were to served hors d’oeuvres to senior citizens go out, the potential groom got cold feet propped up on crutches and aluminum and bolted.

When the bride contacted the hotel they walkers. Bag ladies, vagrants, and addicts took one night off from the sidewalks outtold her, “We’re sorry, but you are only side and ate chocolate wedding cake, and due 10 percent of the final cost back if danced late into the night.” you cancel now.” And so, this young lady In so many ways this modern day story decided she should go ahead with a party reminds us of an upcoming feast in heavanyway. “Prepare the banquet, but change en. There we will sit at the banquet of the the main dish to chicken in honor of my ages not because of our merit or our worformer fiancé,” she told them.

Just 10 years earlier this girl had been a thiness. We will be there on the graciousresident at a homeless shelter. In time she ness of the invitation of Jesus. That is called grace. was able to get a job and through the next No matter how nice you’ve been, how 10 years had become blessed to reach the far your generosity has ever stretched, or secure financial position she was in. So, how you’ve tried to meet all the standards, she began to go to all the local shelters in you will never enter heaven because you Boston and invite the homeless, the most deserved to be there. Neither will I. Like down and out in the whole city. the happy celebrants that night in Boston, the grace of the host will result in our St. Luke’s rummage sales blessing.

Plans are under way for this year’s If no matter how hard you’ve tried, you rummage sale sponsored by St. Luke’s feel you never quite measure up. If someEpiscopal Church. The sale will be on one’s always told you how you don’t quite Saturday, Sept. 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 make the grade. If you feel that the harder p.m. at the St. Luke’s Parish Hall on you struggle the further you fall behind, King and North streets in Seaford. you need to know that there is God who Workers are now on hand at the Parish loves you and invites you into a relationHall each Monday from 9 a.m. to noon ship that he initiated. for those who wish to donate items.

And so, while you await a great day of The St. Luke’s annual chrysanthecelebration with Jesus, discover the joy of mum sale will be at the end of August a current relationship here on earth that is with pickup of flowers scheduled for beyond compare.

Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Jackson HeThe Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan Church. His views do not necessarily represent the views of witt office in the Nylon Capital Shopthe congregation or Wesleyan Church International. You ping Center in Seaford. may email pastortodd@laurelwesleyan.org

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor MON. Youth Meeting SUNDAY 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Sunday School ..... 9:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Worship...............11:00 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m.

Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

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

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

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.

Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m.

HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.

CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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

Laurel, Del.

LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE

“Come and Experience JESUS!”

Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area

Sunday Morning: Worship 10:00 AM Wednesday: Prayer & Praise 7:00 PM Located in Hickman Commercial Park www.LivingWaterLaurel.org 302-875-7814

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) 629-7693 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Ron Mayers • Rev. Andrew Kerr SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School to grade 6) & Divorce Care 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & 7:00 Evening Service Youth Group (grades 7-12)

To Come! Revelation 2 ime 2:1 T The Ark 7 It's Seaford Wesleyan Church

United Methodist Churches

Worship Sun. Sch.

King’s Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George’s St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00 Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Rd...11:30....10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer

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

Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio

Food Outreach Emergency Food

www.river-oflife.org

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 a.m.

Worship 9 a.m., 10:15 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 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 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 & 10:45 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 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

Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m.

Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

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

Connecting People with Christ since 1804

CONCORD

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 25322 Church Road, Concord Seaford, DE 19973 Sunday Worship - 9 am Sunday School (all ages) - 10:30 am For More Information call 302-628-8114 Rev. Diane E. Melson, Pastor

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OBITUARIES Scott W. Campbell, 54 Scott W. Campbell of Las Vegas, Nev., passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006 after a short illness.

He was born in Salisbury, Md. on November 13, 1951, a son of Dorothy Small Campbell of Delmar and the late Melvin Campbell.

He has resided in Las Vegas for the past 15 years. He enjoyed his work as an electrical contractor and owned and operated Campbell Electric Inc. in Henderson, Nev. He was a member of the Operating Engineer Union #501. Mr. Campbell left a legacy behind to all that knew and loved him.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Core.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa Fusco and her husband Luke, of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Bruce Campbell of Salisbury; a sister, Karen Jones of Salisbury; three grandchildren, whom he adored, Donovan Saenz, Anaya Fusco and Dominica Fusco; and his devoted companion, Mei Bliss and her family of Las Vegas. He is also survived by a niece, Tiffany Campbell of Salisbury and four nephews, Brandon Campbell, Justin Campbell and Eric Campbell, all of Delmar and Ryan Jones of Salisbury.

A celebration of Scott’s life was on Thursday, July 6, at Short Funeral Home, in Delmar. The Rev. Sam McWilliams officiated. Interment was private at the request of the family.

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panion Sara Wooten of Dover; two daughters, Robin L. Parker and Michele Guerin, both of Georgetown; one son, Jack Thomas of West Lake, La.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A committal service was on July 11, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Millsboro. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968.

Lorin Eugene Warehime, 66 Lorin Eugene Warehime, age 66, of Lewes died Monday, July 3, 2006, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes.

Mr. Warehime was born June 15, 1940 in Dillsburg, Pa., a son of Charles Warehime and Bessie (Yohn) Warehime.

Mr. Warehime was employed as a civilian at the Army Depot in Cumberland, Pa., retiring as a supply clerk in l993. He belonged to the American Legion in Pennsylvania and was an avid fisherman.

Besides his parents, Mr. Warehime was also predeceased by his brother, Dale Warehime and his sister, Janet Coulson.

He is survived by his two nephews, Chris Warehime of Marysville, Pa., and Craig Warehime of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and two nieces, Carol Lerew of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Connie Elicker of Harrisburg, Pa.

Dorothy Ann Lay, 72 Dorothy Ann Lay of King George, Va., died at her home on July 2, 2006.

She was born Oct. 22, 1933 in Columbus, Ind., to Violet Hill and Melvin J. Mayes. She was a homemaker and mom and was living in King George, Va. for the past 18 years after residing in Columbia, Md. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Lay Jr.; a daughter, Karen Mary Richardson of Bridgeville; two sons, Michael Robert Lay of Barstow, Calif., and David Thomas Lay of Mechanicsville, Md.; four brothers, James Mayes of Florida, Robert Mayes of Florida, Thomas Mayes of Greenwood, Ind. and Michael Mayes of Columbus, Ind.; and eight grandchildren.

Her funeral service was at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, in Mechanicsville, Md., on July 7 with the Rev. Phillip Ayers officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home and Hospice, or to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 21708 Mt. Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

Norman H. Thomas, 82 Norman H. Thomas of Milton died Monday, July 3, 2006 at Milford Bayhealth Center, Milford.

Mr. Thomas was born April 9, 1924, in Farmington, son of John Thomas, Jr. and Carrie Hood (Betts) Thomas. He lived in Milton most of his life.

Mr. Thomas had been employed as a security guard in the construction industry.

He was a Delaware State Skeet Champion and a member of the National Skeet Association. He was a World War II Army veteran; a member of VFW Post 6984; and American Legion Post 19 in Laurel.

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His service will be held on Friday, July 14, at 1 p.m., at the Chapel of Delaware Veterans Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, with Doug Albert, Delaware Hospice Chaplain, officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, Georgetown.

James Lester Smith, 64 James Lester “Smitty” Smith of Laurel, formerly of Delmar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2006.

He was born Aug. 1, 1941 in Salisbury, a son of Lester James Smith and Irene Virginia Smith.

Among many things, he was president of the Delmar High Class of 1959, Mayor of Delmar, Del. for 4 years, past-president of Sussex County Association of Towns, and past president of the Lower Eastern Shore Mayors’ Association. He was an active member of the Delmar Fire Department for more than 35 years. Smitty played or coached men’s softball for years before going on to be an umpire for many more years. He also enjoyed playing golf with his many friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Lee Carey.

He is survived by his wife, Mickie Smith; two children from his first marriage, Charles S. Smith and Teresa S. Addlesberger; three children from his second marriage, Jason Calhoun, Danielle Ankeny and Melissa Calhoun; five grandchildren,

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Lambert P. Ayres, 83 Mr. Lambert P. Ayres passed away at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, on Sunday, July 2, 2006.

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His mother and father were Harry R. Ayres and Amalia Brandt Ayres and he was the nephew of the late Sen. William H. Ayres.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry R. Ayres.

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His funeral service was on July 9, at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar. The Rev. Dr. John T. Randolph officiated. Interment followed the services at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar.

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MORNING STAR brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul and Phyllis Ann Hudson, Robert and Lois White, Ann Hudson, and Dorothy Hudson; many nieces and nephews, Jacquelyn Ayres, Adrian Ayres, Reginald Hudson, Daryl Hudson, Sharon Boyce, R.J. Hudson, Pamela Busby, Karen Sue Bastianelli, Suzanne Lingo, Robin Bunting, Stephanie Hughes, and Veronica White. He also has many great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was a civilian electronics technician with the U.S. Army Signal Corps until he entered military service in April of 1943, serving in the 26th Infantry Division in Europe. While in Europe he participated in four major campaigns and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic action in the Battle of the Bulge. After VE Day he served in the Army of Occupation in Europe until his discharge in 1946.

Returning to civilian life he joined his father and brother in the partnership of Ayres Service Center in Millsboro. During this period he was active in the real estate field and designed and built several homes in the Millsboro area.

In 1958 after careful reevaluation of the future he decided to enter the field of commercial banking. He accepted a position as teller with the Lewes Trust Company, later to merge with the Farmer’s Bank. During the five years to follow he acquired a working knowledge of all the bank service departments and he attended several AIB courses completing the pre-standard certificate. He retired from Mellon Bank in November of 1988 where he had served as assistant cashier, trust officer, and then assistant vice president.

Mr. Ayres was a member of the U.S. Power Squadron, treasurer for the Lewes Little League, and a member of the audit committee for the Beebe Hospital Building Campaign.

His hobbies consisted of travel, photography, model construction, and hi-fi music.

His service was on July 7, at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. The Hon. Harriet Smith Windsor, Secretary of State, officiated. Interment with military honors was in the Millsboro Cemetery.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Robert Bayne and a grandson, Stephen Billker.

A memorial service will be held, Friday, July 14, at 3 p.m. in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King Streets, Seaford, where friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the services. The Rev. Donald G. Meyer will officiate.

Contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 201b W. DuPont Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Francis Marian Hitchens, 90 Francis Marian Hitchens of Delmar passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, after a long illness.

Born in Dorchester County, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Bramble and Mildred Marine Bramble.

Many years ago Mrs. Hitchens worked as a seamstress for W. R. Wilson Garment Company in Delmar. She got the most joy out of raising her family and being homemaker and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delmar. She enjoyed cooking and gardening and will be remembered for the fudge she made to share with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas E. Hitchens, who passed in 1976; a son, Ray Dallas Hitchens; a daughter, Elizabeth Hitchens; a brother, Paul Bramble, and two sisters, Edith E. Brittingham and Kathleen Hale.

She is survived by a son, Norman Edward Bramble and his wife Betty of Wenonah, N.J.; a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Hitchens Harper of Vienna, Md.; two granddaughters, Sandra Lee Bennis and her husband Richard and Patricia Ann

Helen B. Cornelius, 94 Helen B. Cornelius, a resident of Dunwoody Village, New Town Square, Pa., formally from Bethel, passed away June 20, 2006.

Mrs. Cornelius, born in Bethel as Helen Bradley, was a daughter of Capt. Frank Bradley and Fannie Masten Bradley.

Mrs. Cornelius was predeceased by her husband H. Warren Cornelius.

She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Calhoun Campbell of Laurel, and nieces and nephews.

A graveside services was on June 26, at the Lower Brandywine Cemetery, Greenville.

Betty Jean Lucas Billker, 79 Betty Jean Lucas Billker of Seaford, formerly of Detroit, Mich., died Saturday, July 8, 2006, at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Detroit, the daughter of Dora Whitmore and John Phillip Lucas, she was an executive secretary.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Robert Bayne, and a grandson, Stephen Billker.

She is survived by her daughter, Tonie Holodick of Seaford; six grandchildren, Shannon Root, Lucas Powell, Kedra Lineweaver, Shawn Billker, Adam Holodick and Casey Holodick, and five greatgrandchildren, Andrew, Robbie, Alex, Aidan and Destani.

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Marino and her husband Harry, Jr.; six great-grandchildren, Shaun R. Bennis, Chase D. Bennis, Harry J. Marino, III, Christina M. Marino, Vincent J. Marino and Tricia E. Marino; a sister, Mary Evelyn Wright and her husband Richard of Mardela Springs; a brother, Charles Benjamin Bramble and his wife Virgie of Parksley, Va.; a niece, Cynthia Evans and her husband Phil of Mardela Springs, and a great nephew, Mark Evans of Mardela Springs.

Her funeral service was on Tuesday, July 11, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, with the Rev. Barry Devine officiating. Interment followed the services at St. Stephen’s Cemetery Park in Delmar.

Georgetown; a niece, Renee M. English of Seaford; nephews, Kirk Burris of Easton, Shaun Tull and Christopher Tull of Rehoboth Beach; and a great-niece and greatnephew, Lindsey and Brandon English.

His funeral service was on Monday, July 10, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. Pallbearers were Ray A. Tull, Robert Burris, Kirk Burris, Shaun Tull, Christopher Tull and Brandon English. The family suggests donations may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, P O Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973; or your favorite charity.

Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

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Dennis F. Tull of Seaford departed this life on July 6, 2006, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

Mr. Tull enjoyed life, loved his family and friends. He always had a friendly smile and “Hello” for everyone and seldom forgot anyone.

He was the son of Raymond and Beatrice Tull.

He was a resident of LifeCare at Lofland Park, previously he had lived at Bridgeville Group Home, Bridgeville. He attended Seaford Schools, graduated from Howard T. Ennis School and was employed by K. S. Industries, Milford, for many years. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Seaford and was a member of Saturday Sunday School Class at Christ Lutheran Church in Seaford for many years.

Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by a sister, Iralene “Eenie” Burris and her husband, Robert of Easton, Md.; two brothers, Ray A. Tull and his wife, Sheila of Seaford, and Wayne M. Tull of

Phyllis Kuk of Laurel died Friday, July 7, 2006, at The Select Specialty Hospital of Wilmington.

Mrs. Kuk was born in Salisbury, Md., a daughter of Albert T. Brittingham and Bernice Seely Brittingham of Laurel.

She retired from the United States Air Force after more than 20 years of service.

She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel.

Preceded in death by her father; she is survived by her mother; two sisters, Cindy Eskridge of Mardela Springs, Md., and Alberta Lee Brittingham of Wilmington; a brother, Fredrick Brittingham of Queen Creek, Ariz.; an aunt, Elma Smith of Florida; several nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Numerous cousins also survive her.

A memorial service was on July 12, at the Hannigan-Short-Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel. A private burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements were in the care of Hannigan-Short-Disharoon Funeral Home.

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Education Education briefs Delmarva Christian High School summer open house is July 18 Delmarva Christian High School is hosting an open house Tuesday, July 18, from 1 to 6 p.m. on the school’s campus (across from the Georgetown CHEER Center). Visitors will meet school staff, students and parents. The school will be open for tours to include finished student classrooms, the art and music rooms, as well as the new gymnasium. The school’s Christ-centered curriculum will also be available for review.

Delmarva Christian High School is a non-denominational high school serving students in ninth through 12th grades who reside in Sussex, Kent, Wicomico, Dorchester and Worcester counties. For more information, call 856-4040, or visit the Web site at www.delmarvachristian.com.

Courtney Esterson

Esterson accepted into honors society for education majors Courtney Esterson of Seaford has been accepted into the Alpha, Alpha, Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education at Barton College in North Carolina. Selection is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career and a professional attitude that assures steady growth in the profession. Membership in Kappa Delta Pi constitutes the top 10 percent of those entering the field of education.

Esterson is the daughter of Chris and Debbie Esterson, and granddaughter of Neil and Janet Esterson of Seaford. She is a 2003 graduate of Seaford High School.

Smith earns degree from Vanderbilt with three majors

Danica Krieg graduates from College of the Ozarks Danica Krieg, daughter of William and Pamela Krieg, graduated from College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo., during commencement exercises May 7. Krieg received a degree in family/consumer science. She is a 2001 graduate of Seaford High School.

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Arek William Smith graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on May 12. He earned a bachelor’s of engineering degree with a triple major in electric engineering, mathematics and philosophy.

He is the son of Linda Lee Zoulek of Seaford and Jerry Keith Smith of Harleysville, Pa., and is the grandson of Edna M. Zoulek, of Ft. Davis, Texas, formerly of Seaford, and the late William L. Zoulek. His paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Smith of Seaford and the late June I. Smith.

Smith, who graduated from Seaford High School in 2001, has accepted a position as a planning engineer for the Delaware Electric Cooperative in Greenwood.

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Shawn Esterson completes studies in engineering Shawn Esterson of Seaford graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., on May 6. He is the son of Chris and Debbie Esterson, and grandson of Neil and Janet Esterson of Seaford. He received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering with a minor in engineering management. He is employed as a project manager for engineering consulting services in Chesapeake, Va. He is a 2001 graduate of Seaford High School.

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Heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) apprenticeship graduates are, left to right: Cameron Conaway (Georgetown), George Flynn Jr. (Delmar), David Huey (Lincoln), James Kehler (Lincoln) and Walter Mumford (Bishopville, Md.).

Plumbing apprenticeship graduates are, seated, from left: William Bennett (Bridgeville), Bryce Bryan (Laurel), Duane Edwards (Greenwood), Leland Farris III (Blades), Michael Horn (Seaford) and John Kear (Cambridge, Md.). Back row Joseph Seely (Greenwood), Donald Tharp (Bridgeville), Joseph Thompson III (Millsboro), Craig Willey (Laurel), Raymond Williams (Seaford) and Mark Zolenski (Berlin, Md.).

Apprentices honored at Sussex Tech The Sussex Tech Adult Division in Georgetown recently held its annual apprenticeship training awards ceremony.

Two hundred and twenty-seven students were honored at this ceremony for advancing in their chosen professions. These adult students were recognized for completing their first, second, third, fourth or fifth year of training in their trade. Twenty-seven Delaware and four Maryland state registered apprentices were recognized by the Delaware and Maryland Departments of Labor and advanced to jour-

neyperson status. A journeyperson is recognized countrywide as having both the hands-on and classroom training of a true craftsperson.

Apprenticeship classes include the following: Auto mechanics, early care and education, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (hvac), industrial maintenance, marine mechanics, plumbing and welding. For information about the apprenticeship training program, contact Bill Feher at 856-9035.

Twombly receives award

At Drexel, Steele, whose interest is robotics and prosthetics, analyzed the mechanics of standing from a sitting position, a gauge of independence in the aging or impaired population. He titled his thesis “Development and Validation of a ThreeDimensional, Eight-Segment Mechanical Model to Determine Contributions of Individual Loads to Acceleration in Human Sit-To-Stand Motion.”

Steele completed his undergraduate work at the University of Delaware where he received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering in May 2002 from the University’s College of Engineering.

The son of Lawrence B. Steele III and Nancy Lynch Steele of Bethel, Steele also graduated from Salisbury School, Salisbury, Md.; The Fay School, Southborough, Mass.; and Episcopal High School, Alexandria, Va.

Heather Twombly, daughter of Phillip and Nancy Breeding of Greenwood, received the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Student Honor Award at the 2006 Spring Honors Convocation at Salisbury University.

Recipients must be a member of ASCP, be enrolled in an accredited program, have earned at least a 3.3 GPA and have community service and leadership activities.

Twombly is a senior majoring in clinical lab science.

Steele graduates from Drexel Wilson Fisher Steele received the degree of master of science in biomedical engineering on June 17 from Drexel University’s College of Engineering in Philadelphia, Pa.

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Recently the U.S. Surgeon General If someone is smoking in bed, the came out with an official statement that house may catch fire. Not using a smoke secondhand smoke is bad. Part of the alarm may result in a house fire. Burning statement was a recommendation that leaves too close to the house might result throughout the United States, communities in a house fire. All the customers of that move to non-smoking laws like the one insurance company pay the cost for the reDelaware has. pairs from those fires. They see it in their However, bad health habits have always annual premium increase. The careless behad a negative impact on everyone else. havior of some affects all other policy For example, cigarette smokers will have holders. more health care expenses than non-smokSome health habits have a more indirect ers. The insurance companies pay for effect on insurance premiums. The results those health care costs. However, the inof poor dietary habits may not occur for surance companies get their money to pay years. The results of poor exercise patterns for those costs through premiums. Thus, may not occur for years. However, when every time you pay the insurance comyour health insurpany pays those ance bill, you are health care bills, If someone is smoking in bed, the paying for other peoeveryone else’s preple’s bad health house may catch fire. Not using a mium goes up. habits.

Some individuals smoke alarm may result in a Those health do not take their habits may have dimedication as prehouse fire. Burning leaves too rect consequences on scribed. Some do not close to the house might result in follow other preinsurance bills. For example, motorcycle scribed treatments. a house fire. All the customers of riders who choose When they get sick, not to wear helmets that insurance company pay the their medical bills go have an increased up. The insurance cost for the repairs from those number of head incompany pays those juries. So do bicycle bills by increasing fires. riders who do not the premiums. wear helmets. When We sometimes those injuries are will hear people say treated, your health insurance will need to that they have a right to do what they go up to cover those expenses. please with their life. That is correct. HowThe same kind of thing is true for peoever, they never indicate that they want to ple who do not wear seat belts. When the pay for that right. For example, a motorcyauto insurance companies pay for injuries, cle rider may choose not to wear a helmet. they pass the cost of claims off to their He/she may have an accident and get paracustomers in higher premiums. You might lyzed because of that. say that the cost is passed on to the indiThere is no way that such an individual vidual driver in a premium increase. How- could afford to pay the massive medical

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Emergency response demo to be set up at state fair Wailing sirens, flashing emergency lights and the Delaware State Police helicopter are part of a live mock-crash demonstration at the Delaware State Fair on Sunday, July 23. This free event, designed for all ages, is set for 12:45 p.m. on the track at the Wilmington Trust Grandstand.

“Answering a 911 Call – an Emergency Response Event” will follow two car crash victims, the 911 call and the police, fire, ambulance, paramedic and medical personnel response. Coordinated by Delaware Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware State Fair, the July 23 mock-crash event features emergency responders treating, stabilizing and transporting the car crash victims. A narrator will explain the action on the field. The Delaware State Police helicopter will transport one “victim” to Delaware’s Regional Trauma Center, Christiana Hospital. An ambulance will transport the other “victim” to a simulated community trauma center in a local emergency department.

According to Dennis Hazzard, the Delaware State Fair’s general manager, “We are pleased to be working with the Delaware Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health in making our facilities available for this demonstration.

Programs such as this serve as a unique way to educate the public about the work done by emergency responders. We encourage the public to attend to see, firsthand, how these agencies work together to save lives.”

Hazzard suggests adults should accompany children 12 and under to explain that the demonstration is fictitious and that the blood and injuries are theatrical. Audience members will receive free information packets as they exit at approximately 2 p.m. and are welcome to pose for photographs with “Vince” and “Larry,” the

buckle-up dummies.

The event recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Delaware Statewide Trauma System, an organized system of caregivers who provide statewide round-the-clock medical care for seriously injured people.

The system consists of eight acute care hospitals, injury prevention practitioners, emergency operations centers, basic life support and fire services, advanced life support agencies and the Delaware State Police Aviation Section.

“Traumatic injury is the top killer and disabler of Delawareans between the ages of 1 to 44 years and the fourth top killer for all age groups combined,” said DPH director Jaime H. Rivera, MD, FAAP. Traumatic injuries are caused by vehicular crashes, cycling and pedestrian incidents, falls, burns and assaults, according to 2003 Health Statistics Center data. Wearing seatbelts, using child safety seats, designating drivers if needed and wearing protective gear can prevent or minimize many traumatic injuries.

1996 legislation established the Delaware Statewide Trauma System, which has treated 23,910 people since it became fully operational in 2000. Some of those patients faced certain death if they did not receive immediate trauma care.

The demonstration is presented by the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center; the Harrington Fire Company; Sussex County EMS; the Delaware State Police Aviation Section and the trauma teams at Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, BayHealth/Milford Memorial Hospital and Kent General Hospital, Beebe Medical Center, Christiana Hospital and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

While the demonstration is free, the fair’s regular gate admission fee of $6 is in effect. Children 9 and under receive free gate admission.

How well is the state doing in keeping its residents healthy?

In the fourth in a series of 10 public health services assessments, Delaware’s Division of Public Health and public health system partners will examine health information and health promotion activities designed to promote better health for all Delawareans. Public health partners will evaluate how well the Delaware public health system: • Provides health information, health education, and health promotion activities to all Delawareans to reduce health risks and promote better health.

• Plans for health communication through the media.

• Provides accessible. health information and educational resources to Delawareans.

• Partners with others to implement and reinforce health promotion programs and messages .

The assessment is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in the DHSS Administrative Services building in the Silver Lake complex in Dover. The public is welcome. There will be opportu-

nity for limited public testimony via letter or e-mail. For more information, contact Michele Moore at michele.moore@ state.de.us, or call 302-741-2907.

URGENT CARE H. PAUL AGUILLON, MD Sussex Medical Center WALK-INS GENERAL and FAMILY PRACTICE INTERNAL MEDICINE X-Ray and Lab on Premises Minor Emergencies • Lacerations Office Gynecology - Pap Smears Executive, Sports & Insurance Physicals Orthopedics • Minor Surgery Cardiology • Stress Testing

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Join us on Saturday, July 15th

Saturday, July 15 10am - 2pm

at Riverfest 2006. Step aboard our tent and take part in health screenings, learn about Cancer, have your blood pressure checked, and test your brain.

Meet Choking Charlie. He can save your life.

Employment opportunities.

Bicycle Helmet To First 75 Families

Children activities and face painting.

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Deadline: Monday, 3 p.m.

Businesses: $4.50 per inch ($9.00 minimum)

NURSING

Boxed (Display) Ads: $6.30/inch Legals: $6.30 per inch LOST

ASSOC. DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES We are Delaware Hospice, a statewide homecare Hospice with plans on expanding into freestanding inpatient units.

With 24 years in existence, we are committed to excellence in patient care.

HELP WANTED

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GIVE-AWAY 2 SOFAS, 2 RECLINERS, 2 chairs. 628-4585. 7/13 FURNITURE: End tables, queen sofa bed, studio couches, crib, 19” TV, old fashion stereo system & much more. 245-2850. 7/13 KITTENS, to good home, asst. colors, 8 wks old.

Phillips Landing area. 8759585. 6/22 CHARCOAL GRILL, Brinkman, needs painting. 2452850. 6/22 FREE CHERRY FIRE WOOD. 875-7323. 6/15

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Call Debbie at 629-0402.

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SEAFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT

We are currently seeking an Associate Director for the oversight and coordination of statewide inpatient services.

This is an excellent leadership opportunity with the chance to put into practice our dedication to “Choice, Care and Comfort.”

Fall Positions - Extra Duty Cheerleader Advisor - Fall - HS ($1096 season) Cheerleader Advisor Assistant - Fall - HS ($792 season) Pick up extra duty application in Seaford School District Office, 390 North Market St. Ext., Seaford, DE 19973.

Closing: Until Filled

Requirements include a minimum of 5 years’ nursing practice and at least 1 year hospice or homecare experience. BSN required, Masters preferred.

PLUMBING SUB-CONTRACTORS

Send resumes to blenzin@delawarehospice.org Fax to 302-478-1351. Please no agency calls. For more information visit us at www.delawarehospice.org EOE.

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Please call 240-793-9020 Or Fax resume to 302-629-4169 EOE

7/13/1tc

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS National Construction and earthmoving firm seeks heavy equipment operators for project work in Seaford, DE area beginning July 15, 2006. Please fax qualifications and contact info to Human Resources Manager at 303-681-9068.

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Competitive salary with benefits.

Please fax resume to Dr. Adams 1118090

302-856-4970

TYPING FROM HOME -Retired Admin., looking to do typing for you. 6296262. 7/13/2t

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HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR CYCLE, FLHTC, garage kept, $10,500 OBO. 875-3115. 6/8 ‘95 GRAND AM, good cond., 60K mi., needs trans., $1000. 629-4446.

6/8 ‘03 GREEN KAWASAKI Prairie KVF 360 4x4, 3l3c. eng., low hrs & mileage. $4000 OBO. 875-4181. 6/1 ‘91 FORD CROWN VICT., power everything, AC. 116K mi., car very well taken care of. $1500 OBO. 841-5795 or 934-5506. 6/1

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BOATS 21;’ FIBERGLASS BOAT, Dixie, walk around cuttie, selling due to health. $10,500 OBO. 875-3115.

6/8 12’ JON BOAT, Endura 30 elec. motor (like new) plus extras. $400 OBO. 8754181. 6/1

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YAMAHA O/B MOTOR, 115 hp w/oil injecting system.

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‘94 DODGE CARAVAN, needs trans. work. $500.

877-0833. 7/13

CAMPERS/ TRAILERS

HONDA MOTORCYCLE, Gold Wing 2004, ABS, CB, lots of chrome, 19K mi., $16,500. Escapade Trailer, 2001, $2500. 875-0577.

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ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUE BED, Head & foot board, $40. 875-8505.

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Exc. cond. 628-9157. 6/8

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The Town of Bridgeville will hire a Director of Public Safety for their Police Department. Applicants must have previous experience in the fields of public safety and administration. Salary: $53,000.00, with benefits. The Town of Bridgeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Resumes will be accepted through July 24, 2006 at Town Hall, 101 N. Main St., Bridgeville, DE 19933, Attention: Town Manager Bonnie Walls.

DELMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL VACANCY Secondary Mathematics Delmar Middle & Sr. High School - Gr. 9-12 Certification: Delaware licensed/certified in subject area as established by the State Board of Education and rated Highly Qualified as per NCLB. Salary: As set by the 2006-’07 State and Local Salary Schedules.

Date of Employment: August 21, 2006.

Closing date for completed district application: 12 noon, Thursday, July 20, 2006.

Apply to: Dr. David C. Ring, Jr., Superintendent, Delmar School District, 200 N. 8th St., Delmar, DE 19940.

Conditions of employment include a satisfactory criminal background check, satisfactory Child Registry, Mantoux skin test documentation, and participation in State Direct Deposit Payroll program. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Delmar School District does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Inquiries should be directed to the District Superintendent, 200 N. Eighth Street, Delmar, DE 19940. Phone: (302)846-9544.

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Requires clean criminal background check.

Continued employment will be conditional upon successful completion of certification courses.

Competitive pay and outstanding benefits.

Please send resume to P.O. Box 208, Greenwood, DE 19950.

No phone calls please or walk-ins, please.

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POLYTECH WINDOWS w/ frames - 9 sections, enough for a 12x18 porch. Good cond. Cash & carry. $800.

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7/13

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LEGALS PUBLIC NOTICE You are hereby notified the below application will be before: The City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals for their determination on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: Case No. V-39-06: DKR Investments, property owners of Ames Plaza, located on Norman Eskridge Highway, are requesting a variance on behalf of Rieley Enterprises, LLC. from Sec. 15-40/Sec.15-29 (5) Uses

by Right in C-1/C-2. The applicant desires to place a 64 square foot drive thru espresso kiosk in the parking lot of Ames Plaza.

If any of these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting.

You may have counsel attend on your behalf.

Issued this 13th day of July 2006 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford.

THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 7/13/1tc

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are hereby notified the below matters will be before: The Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: Case No. S-38-06: William and Arintha Kinnamon, property owners of Tax map and Parcel 3-31 5.18 20, located on N. Pine Street Extended are requesting a subdivision of this lot for the purpose of transferring ownership of 2,588+/- square feet to the neighboring property owner. The remainder of the property will be retained with Tax Map and Parcel 331 5.18 21.

Issued this 13th day of July 2006 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford.

THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 7/13/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nanticoke Hundred Subd. #2005-63 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a

MORNING STAR public hearing on Thursday evening, AUGUST 10, 2006, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of DREAM BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 307.71 acres into 251 lots, located south of Route 40, 580 feet west of Road 591.

Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this application may be examined by interested parties in the Planning and Zoning Office, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware.

If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing.

For additional information contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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NOTICE Estate of Lynn Ellen Idoni Fleming, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Lynn Ellen Idoni Fleming who departed this life on the 25th day of August, A.D. 2005 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Robert D. Fleming on the 6th day of June, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 25th day of April, A.D. 2006 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administrator: Robert D. Fleming 207 E. Sixth St. Laurel, DE 19956 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 7/13/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Wilbur Conway Carr, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Wilbur Conway Carr who departed this life on the 9th day of May, A.D. 2006 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Serena L. Morgan on the 28th day of June, A.D. 2006, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the

said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 9th day of January, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Serena L. Morgan 17109 Whitesville Rd. Delmar, DE 19940 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 7/13/3tc

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LEGAL NOTICE Delmar Liquors, Inc., trading as Wine Beer & Liquor, has on June 23, 2006, applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner for a package store liquor license for

the sale of alcoholic beverages for a premises located at 38627 Benro Drive, Suites 6 & 7, Delmar Commons, Delmar, Delaware (19940), not for consumption on the premises where sold. Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or proper-

ty owners located within 1 mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the premises. The protest(s) must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. The protest(s) must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before July 24, 2006. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input See LEGALS—page 37

CITY OF SEAFORD RESOLUTION On the 17th day of July, 2006, at the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, between the hours of two o’clock p.m., prevailing time, and six o’clock p.m., prevailing time, there will be held a Special Election to determine whether the City of Seaford shall annex lands located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford being more particularly described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Particulars concerning the Special Election are contained in a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seaford which was passed at a meeting held on June 13, 2006, a copy of which is as follows: Whereas, pursuant to a Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Seaford, a committee appointed by the Mayor of the City of Seaford according to the requirements of Section 2 of the Charter of the City of Seaford, as amended, recommend in its report that certain territory located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford be annexed.

Whereas, after notice duly published according to the requirements of Section 2 of the Charter of the City of Seaford, as amended, a public hearing was held on the 23rd day of May 2006, upon the proposal of the City Council of the City of Seaford to annex certain territory located and contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford.

Whereas, in the opinion and judgment of the individual members of the City Council, no cause has been shown why the territory located and contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford should not be annexed and it positively appearing that said territory should be annexed in the event that a majority of the duly qualified electors in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed shall approve for.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Seaford, that a special election shall be held on the 17th day of July 2006, at the City Hall, 414 High Street, Sussex County, Seaford, Delaware between the hours of two o’clock p.m., prevailing time and six o’clock p.m., prevailing time, at which Special Election the duly qualified voters both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed shall vote for or against the annexation to the City of Seaford or territory located contiguous to the present corporate limits of the City of Seaford, said territory being more particularly described in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein.

And Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Seaford is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice which shall consist of a true copy of this Resolution to be printed in a newspaper published in the City of Seaford and having a general circulation both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed in its issues published within thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of Special Election; And Be It Further Resolved, that at the Special Election, every resident and property owner, whether individual, a partnership, or a corporation in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed shall have one (1) vote; provided, however, that a person who owns property both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed and resides in either place may vote only where he resides; and provided further that a person who owns property both in the City of Seaford and in the territory proposed to be annexed, but does not reside in either place may vote only in the City of Seaford and not in the territory proposed to be annexed.

And Be It Further Resolved, that an individual owning a duly executed Power of Attorney of another person or if a firm or corporation specifically authorizing the said individual to vote at the said Special Election, a duly authenticated copy of which has been filed in the Office of the City Manager of the City of Seaford, shall be entitled to cast the vote of said person, firm or corporation; And Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager of the City of Seaford be and she is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be printed at least five (5) days prior to the date of said Special Election a sufficient number of ballot, the form of said ballot as follows: OFFICIAL BALLOT - THE CITY OF SEAFORD THIS BALLOT CASTS ONE (1) VOTE CHECK ONE: ( ) FOR THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION ( ) AGAINST THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION And Be It Further Resolved, that the purpose of legally conducting this said Special Election on the 17th day of July 2006, providing two (2) ballots, one for those persons, firms or corporations who are authorized to vote as residents and property owners of the City of Seaford and one for those persons, firms, or corporations who are authorized to vote as residents and property owners of the territory proposed to be annexed, determined who is and who is not lawfully qualified to vote there at, taking reasonable steps to see that the law pertaining to said Special Election receives compliance, and for the purpose of counting the votes and certifying the results of said Special Election to the City Council of the City of Seaford, Ernest Makowski is hereby appointed as the presiding officer of the Board of Special Elections, Charles Butler and Donald Tull is hereby appointed as the resident and property owner residing in the City of Seaford, and Fred W. Hertrich III is hereby appointed as the resident or property owner in the territory(s) proposed to be annexed.

I, Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager of the City of Seaford, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed by the City Council of the City of Seaford at its meeting held on the 13th day of June, 2006, at which a quorum was present and voting throughout and that the same is still in full force and effect.

Dolores, J. Slatcher, City Manager Dated: June 14, 2006 Exhibit “A” - Hertrich, Fred W. III Tax Map & Parcel 5-31-10.00 210

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 or hearing. If you have any questions regarding this matter please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

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NOTICE Estate of Ann E. Staples, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ann E. Staples who departed this life on the 25th day of May, A.D. 2006 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Thomas D. Jones on the 15th day of June, 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 25th day of January, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Thomas D. Jones 240 N. Shores Court Seaford, DE 19973 Howard Clendaniel Register of Wills 6/29/3tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 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, Delaware, lying on the northeasterly side of Sussex County Road 600, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the northeasterly right of way line of Sussex County Road 600, a corner for the original tract and lands now or late of Charles K. Elliott; thence by and with the northeasterly right of way line of Sussex County Road 600 (50 feet wide) North 23 degrees 05 minutes 38 seconds West 800 feet to a point; thence North 65 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds East 654.00 feet to a point; thence South 23 degrees 05 minutes 38 seconds East 800.00 feet to a point; thence South 65 degrees 44 minutes 19 seconds West 654.0 feet to a

point, the place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

AND BEING the same lands conveyed unto Richard F. Bradley, Jr. and Teresa Bradley by deed of Anna L. Green, dated January 5, 1996 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware at deed book 2104, page 163.

Tax Parcel: 4-30-8.008.19 Property Address: 14525 St. Johnstown Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver's license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before August 7, 2006. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 11, 2006 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 TERESA M. & RICHARD F. BRADLEY, JR. and will be sold by Robert L. Reed, Sheriff 7/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Dela-

ware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, lying on the Easterly side of U.S. Route 13 and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a point along the Easterly right of way line of U.S. Route 13, a corner for these lands and other lands of T.S. Smith & Sons, Inc., said point of beginning being 443.0 from the intersection of County Road 40; thence from said point of Beginning and running along and with the line of U.S. Route 13, North 05 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds West 246.29 feet to a point, a corner for these lands and other lands of T.S. Smith & Sons, Inc.; thence turning and running with the line of other lands of T.S. Smith & Sons, Inc.; the three (3) following courses and distances: (1) North 84 degrees 53 minutes 09 seconds East 139.03 feet to a point; thence (2) South 05 degrees 06 minutes 51 seconds East 223.68 feet to a point; thence (3) South 75 degrees 38 minutes 50 seconds West 140.86 feet to the point and place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may.

AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Charles W. Smith, III by deed of T.S. Smith & Sons, Inc., dated September 17, 2001 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2637, Page 24.

Tax Parcel: 1-31-11.003.01 Property Address: 16675 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 August 7, 2006. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 11, 2006 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Sell-

✳ JULY 13 - 19, 2006 er 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. SMITH, III and will be sold by Robert L. Reed, Sheriff 7/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a First Pluries writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 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 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, known and designated as Lot No. Thirteen (13), as shown on the new plot of BROADACRES, as prepared by Atlantic Engineers Inc., R.A. Haber, Surveyor, dated May 1988, said new plot being of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 8, Page 118.

Being the same lands and premises which Clinton D. Dunn did grant and convey unto Dorareno F. Savage by deed dated May 17, 2002 and recorded on May 17, 2002 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2798 Page 145.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-2.00171.00 Property Address: 25403 Haven 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.

PAGE 37 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 August 7, 2006. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 11, 2006 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 DORARENO F. SAVAGE and will be sold by Robert L. Reed, Sheriff 7/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, and lying on the Northeastern right of way of Route No. 20, being more particularly described as follows to wit: BEGINNING at an iron stob, said iron stob located on the aforementioned Northeastern right of way of Route No. 20, said iron stob also being located at a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Sandra L. Elliott; thence turning and running by and along the Northeastern right of way of Route No. 20, South 80 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West

152.77 feet to an iron stob; thence turning and running by and along a common boundary line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Alvin P. Lyons, etux, North 10 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds East 265.64 feet to an iron stob; thence turning and running by and along a common boundary line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Lynn C. Baynum, etux, North 80 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds East 127.66 feet to an iron stob; thence turning an running by and along common boundary line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Sandra L. Elliott, South 05 degrees 15 minutes 32 seconds West 258.24 feet, home to the place of beginning, and said to contain 35,054 square feet of land, be the same more or less, with all improvements thereon, as surveyed, by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Surveyor, dated January 28, 2000.

Being the same lands and premises which Between Ruark, Inc., A Delaware Corporation did grant and convey unto Daniel Scott and Sonya L. Scott, as tenants by the entirety by deed dated February 11, 2000 and recorded on February 15, 2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02461 page 193.

Tax Parcel: 5-31-11.0011.01 Property Address: RT 3, Box 328A, 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 August 7, 2006. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 11, 2006 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 See LEGALS—page 38

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LEGALS - from Page 37 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 DANIEL & SONYA SCOTT and will be sold by Robert L. Reed, Sheriff 7/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 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: BEGINNING for the same at a point on the southerly side of Cooper Street, a common corner with lot #1, and running thence for lands being herein described, as follows, to wit:

1. North 72 degrees, 35 minutes, 00 seconds East 25.00 feet along the southerly side of Cooper Street to a point, thence; 2. South 81 degrees, 46 minutes, 34 second East 24.42 feet to a point, thence; 3. South 15 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 140.00 feet to a point on the northeasterly side of a 15 feet wide alley; being a common corner with lot #1, thence: 4. North 06 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds West 131.15 feet to the point and place of beginning.

CONTAINING within these metes and bounds 3500.00 s.f. of land, more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Raymond Daigle and Gina Daigle did grant and convey unto Gina Daigle by deed dated November 23, 2004 and recorded on January 7, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed book 03085 Page 211.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.07248.01 Property Address: 506 Cooper 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.

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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 August 7, 2006. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 11, 2006 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 GINA DAIGLE and will be sold by Robert L. Reed, Sheriff 7/6/2tc

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degree in biblical counseling. He was licensed by the Christian & Missionary Alliance in 1986 and ordained in 1990. Pastor Laremore served as associate pastor of the Fellowship Alliance Chapel in Medford, N.J., from 1984-2005.

In addition to preaching, Laremore has had experience developing youth ministries and marriage and family ministries including marriage seminars, counseling and training lay counselors, small group/mini-church leadership training, single adult ministry leadership, fatherson camping ministry and training qualified lay people in hospital visitation, divorce care and discipleship training.

Pastor Laremore is married to Nixie and they have three children; Rayelle, Micah and Nathanial. They will be residing in the Seaford area.

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road, 1-1/2 miles north of the intersection of Stein Highway and Atlanta Road. For more information, visit www.atlantaroadcma.org.

Loss and recovery workshop Beginning Thursday, July 20, Living Water and Sussex Pregnancy Care Center are sponsoring a loss and recovery workshop every Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 27191 Kaye Road, Laurel. It is designed to help heal those who suffer deep regret or a loss due to an abortion. To register, call 856-4344, or 628-8172.

Prayer breakfast at Milford Center Community and business leaders are invited to the Milford Senior Center, Monday, July 24, at 7 a.m. for a prayer breakfast hosted by Shiloh House of Hope. Space is limited. Reserve tickets by calling 629-5331, or email shilohhouseofhope@msn.com.

Gospel music concert On Sunday, July 30, from 7-8 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 805 Atlanta Road, Seaford, there will be a bluegrass gospel music concert featuring the band Sacred Sounds. A love offering will be taken.

St. Luke’s rummage sales Plans are under way for this year’s rummage sale sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The sale will be on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Luke’s Parish Hall on King and North streets in Seaford. Workers are now on hand at the Parish Hall each Monday from 9 a.m. to noon for those who wish to donate items.

The St. Luke’s annual chrysanthemum sale will be at the end of August with pickup of flowers scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Jackson Hewitt office in the Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford.

Scott Family to appear The Scott Family of Bridgeville has produced a CD of Christian music. Their CD entitled “Elevator” features Jeff and Jeanine performing some of their favorites from 17 years of music ministry.

The children are included on six of the 12 songs.

The Scott Family will be at Grace Methodist Church in Georgetown on Sunday, Aug. 20, and Union United Methodist in Bridgeville on Sunday, Aug. 27.

Copies of the new CD will be available at their performances or by calling the Scotts at 337-3396.

Send us your Church news Send items to Morning Star, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973 or email morningstarpub@ddmg.net

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Life with special sayings was more interesting There were several special ONY INDSOR phrases that resonated throughShe would find out I had out my household on certain eaten a sandwich and say given days. My mother and fato me, “You sat there and ther had some ate that sandwich and catch phrases that we could aldidn’t say boo.” most count on as a result of cerheel would flatten the back of the tain behavior. For instance, if we heel area of the shoe as it was came in or out of the house and pushing its way into the footwear. left the door open or ajar in the summer, we would almost imme- Mom would spy me doing this and I would hear the all familiar diately hear, “Shut the door, statement , “Unlace them shoes, you’re letting flies in the house.” you’re mashing the jackins.”

If we left that same door open in I have searched the Internet the winter months the immediate and countless dictionaries and response would be, “Shut the have yet found out what the jackdoor, are you trying to heat all ins are on a shoe. But, I have to outdoors?”

I remember having a bad habit believe a lot of people mashed the jackins of their shoes because of trying to put my shoes on without unlacing the shoe strings. 20 years later I saw kids and adults alike walking around on I would stand and force my foot the mashed down back of their into the shoe and inevitably my

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Youth decide how to spend Community Foundation grant money Students at high schools throughout the state became grantmakers this year as members of the Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) of the Delaware Community Foundation (DCF).

A group in each of Delaware’s three counties met monthly throughout the school year to discuss community needs and carry out all phases of the grantmaking process before awarding grants to a variety of programs that serve youth.

The YPB program got under way in 1999 in New Castle County and was joined by programs in Kent and Sussex counties in 2004 and 2005, respectively.

This year’s YPB for New Castle County was composed of 20 students representing public, independent and diocesan schools.

After discussing how they could best meet the needs of area youth with $10,000 in grants, the group sought grant applications from organizations that have early educational intervention programs for at-risk children and those providing arts and cultural programs for youth from low-income families.

For its first grantmaking program, the YPB for Sussex County decided to fund youth enrichment programs set in a caring environment that encourage college and career planning and provide opportunities for real life experi-

ences. The nine juniors and seniors from public high schools in Sussex County and a junior from St. Thomas More Academy in Magnolia stipulated that the programs should be for students in late middle school or early high school grades and may include music and the arts.

This group supported the high school portion of the DE-AHEC program, as well as the “Path to Success” program of the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club and an after school program offered

by Coverdale Community Council in partnership with First State Community Action Agency.

Johnny and Mary Louise Janosik provided funding for this year’s YPB for Sussex County program.

The Sussex County Youth Philanthropy boards awarded their grants at a program in Milford, led by Hugh D. Leahy Jr., the DCF’s senior vice president for southern Delaware.

Further information about the Youth Philanthropy Board program and Delaware Community Foundation is available by contacting Beth Bouchelle, director of grants administration, at 302.504.5239 or bbouchelle@delcf.org, or by visiting www.delcf.org.

shoe heels. This occurred so often that eventually shoe stores became stocked with shoes that have no back heel. You just slide your foot in over the open back of the shoe.

I also recall that anyone at the dinner table who demonstrated less than a hearty appetite would cause my mother to remark in one of two ways. She would either say, “You don’t eat enough to keep a bird alive,” or “You ain’t eat enough to fill your hollow tooth.”

My personal favorite nutrition comment would come after I did not eat a particular food item, such as corn pudding. My mother would say, “What’s wrong with you and corn pudding”? It was as if I had some type of personal or emotional relationship with corn pudding and Mom sensed we were on the outs.

I know it is trivial, but I actu-

ally miss those quaint catch phrases. It seemed we were always making enough noise to “wake the dead,” running through the house “like a herd of elephants,” or leaving a room in such a mess that it “looked like a cyclone had come through.”

My grandmother had a special saying that I never understood.

She would use it when we would eat something without offering her any of it.

For instance, she would find out I had eaten a sandwich and say to me, “You sat there and ate that sandwich and didn’t say boo.”

Sometimes she would change it up and say, “You sat there and ate that sandwich and didn’t say dog.”

I have no idea what either means, but it sounded cool when she said it, and it always had the ability to make me feel like a jerk

as well.

My mother would also say that someone who was rushing through a meal, or moving at a high rate of speed, was going like “Grant through Richmond.” And if she was hungry and looking for something to eat she would declare that she was so hungry she could “eat a horse and chase the rider.” That had a really nice ring to it, I thought.

My all time favorite was how my mom and dad would describe somebody who seemed to always be in our business or constantly eavesdropping on private conversations. It has a slight profanity, but it is still funny. They would say of this particularly nosy person, “She can hear an ant [break wind] in China.”

Oh well, enough of this nonsense. I will have people realizing my family is made up of a bunch of rednecks.

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David Burton honored for service to Delaware Community Foundation Burton was ‘driving force’ behind establishment of the foundation in southern Delaware David G. Burton, a resident of Milford and director of I.G. Burton and Co., was recognized for his many years of service to the Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) and its Southern Delaware Advisory Committee (SCAC) at the foundation’s annual Southern Delaware Spring Reception.

Seventy-five guests gathered on May 23 at the Outlook at the Duncan Center in Dover to celebrate the DCF’s 20th anniversary and its role in inspiring philanthropy in southern Delaware and to pay tribute to Burton.

In honoring David Burton, Donald R. Kirtley, chairman of the DCF board of directors, called him “the driving force” behind the establishment of the foundation’s presence in southern Delaware. Kirtley presented Burton with a Howard Schroeder pencil drawing of the 1812 Park in Lewes as a gift from the committee. DCF president and CEO Fred C. Sears II noted that anyone who has worked with Burton knows that “he comes with a mission and a purpose and he doesn’t leave until it’s achieved.”

Burton, who first served on the DCF Board of Directors from 1992 to 1994 and returned as a Director in 2002, believed it was important to establish the Southern Delaware office to “fully involve lower Delaware in the support of the DCF.” He became a founding mem-

ber and chairman of the Southern Delaware Advisory Committee five years ago; his chairmanship will end June 30.

Burton and other SDAC members helped establish and finance the southern Delaware office on The Circle in Georgetown and they have helped create a greater awareness among area residents about the importance of philanthropy.

Burton was very humble in his remarks to those gathered to honor him. He pointed out that so many people in the room mean so much to him and he could not have done all he had without the help those who never said “no” to him. He observed that within everyone is the desire to do good for others, but some never have the chance if they’re not asked.

Hugh D. Leahy Jr., DCF senior vice president for southern Delaware since April 2005, shared some highlights of his first year with the Foundation with the reception’s guests. He particularly enjoyed working with the Youth Philanthropy Boards of Kent and Sussex counties and was pleased with the establishment of some unique charitable funds by area residents and a substantial bequest given through the estate of a deceased Sussex Countian.

Now in its 20th year, the Delaware Community Foundation is a nonprofit, philanthropic community organization created by and for the people of Delaware

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Pictured at the Delaware Community Foundation Southern Delaware Reception are, from left to right: Donald R. Kirtley, Chairman of the DCF Board of Directors David G. Burton, Chairman, DCF Southern Delaware Advisory Board Fred C. Sears II, DCF President and CEO Hugh D. Leahy Jr., DCF Senior Vice President for Southern Delaware

to build community, now and forever.

The Foundation manages charitable funds with assets exceeding $200 million and has awarded more than $54 million in grants since its inception. It enables people with philanthropic interests to easily and effectively support the issues they

care about by establishing a charitable fund at the Foundation and recommending grants to nonprofit groups they want to support. For further information, call 856-4393 (Southern Delaware office) or 302-571-8004 (Main office) or visit www.delcf.org.

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Laurel Star Sports

Shown (not in order) is the Laurel Minor League softball team which won the District III title for the second year in a row with a 13-1 win over Millsboro last week: Marisa Lowe, Alyssa Givens, Nicole Ullman, Whitney Toadvine, Sara Jo Whaley, Allison Pusey, Leigh Ann Pusey, Gaby Culver, Kristen Collins, Sara Ellis, Alexis Hudson, Emily Pusey, manager Dean Culver, and coach Glen Givens. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar Minor League pitcher Cody Shupe comes home with a pitch during a Maryland District 8 tournament game last Saturday in Delmar. Shupe had 14 strikeouts in his team’s 12-2 win over Crisfield. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar tops Crisfield, 12-2, Laurel Minor League softball in Minor League all-star play team wins District III title

By Mike McClure

By Mike McClure

The Delmar Minor League baseball team scored three runs in the top of the first inning of last Saturday’s District 8 home game before going on to defeat Crisfield, 12-2.

Delmar’s Chad Wein drew a two-out walk, Jonathan Parsons walked, and Wein came home on a wild pitch. Jeremiah Murry singled in Parsons and scored on an infield single by Shelton Gray (3-0).

In the bottom of the second, Crisfield’s Nick Long walked and moved up to sec-

The Laurel Minor League softball team’s bats came alive in the District III championship game last Friday in Millsboro. The hitting, coupled with a good effort on the mound by Alyssa Givens and solid defense, was too much for the home standing Millsboro all-stars as Laurel won the game 13-1 in four innings.

“Our girls came out tonight ready to hit the ball. We got out early,” said Laurel manager Dean Culver. “We played great defense.”

Laurel put four runs on the board in the top of the first when Alexis Hudson was hit by pitch, stole second and third

ond before being thrown out trying to steal third by Parsons. R.J. Richards walked, stole second, and was picked off by starting pitcher Cody Shupe Parsons singled and scored on a triple

by Jeremiah Murry in the top of the third.

Murry and pinch runner Billy Adkins came home on a double by Caleb White to make it 6-0.

Shupe struck out the first two batters in the bottom of the third before walking Anthony Jackson who scored when Dustin Joyner singled. Joyner motored Continued on page 43

Laurel’s Alexis Hudson scores a run after stealing third base during the District III Minor League softball championship game last Friday in Millsboro.

Laurel earned a 13-1 win to take the title for the second straight year. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel’s Sara Ellis stands between third and home and tries to get the Millsboro catcher to throw the ball away during Friday’s District III Minor League softball all-star championship game last Friday. Photo by Mike McClure

and came home on an error, Sara Ellis singled in Givens (walk) and scored when Gaby Culver walked and stole second, and Kristen Collins doubled in Culver.

Millsboro scored a run in the bottom of the inning as Morgan Smith reached on an infield single, advanced on a base hit, and scored on an error (4-1).

In the top of the second, Givens was hit by a pitch and scored on a single by Collins; Emily Pusey and Marisa Lowe each drew a walk to load the bases; and Continued on page 45

LAUREL MAJOR LEAGUE GIRLS ALL STARS - From the left are (front row) Kelsey Willey. Middle row - Alexis Elliott, Logan Green, Hannah Small, Christanya Davis and Erin Johnson. Back row - Kelly Willey (coach), Kiasha Smith, Dorzel Reed, Mackenzie Martin, Bree Venables, Breada Boyce and Kenny Willey (manager). Photo by David Elliott

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PAIR OF DOLPHINS- Twins Christopher and Patrick Dopler, swimming for the Seaford Swimming Association Dolphins during their 50th anniversary, are all smiles during their first swim meet. See results on page 46.

Kids’ summer activities at Delaware Tech offer options If you’re looking for activities to keep your children occupied this summer, check out the camps and courses offered in July and August at Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens Campus.

Openings are still available in team and individual sports camps including basketball for boys and girls, baton and cheerleading skills, baseball, golf, martial arts, soccer, and tennis. Academic and personal enrichment camps include math, science, reading/writing, history, Spanish, photography, high tech art, and computer technology.

Swimmers of all ages can sign up for Red Cross-certified swim courses to enhance their water skills, stroke proficiency, and safety knowledge. New morning and evening weekday sessions are scheduled for July 10-21 and July 24-August 4; Saturday classes are offered July 29-August 26.

For complete information on course dates, times, and fees, contact Corporate and Community Programs by calling 302-854-6966.

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PAIR OF DOLPHINS- Twins Christopher and Patrick Dopler, swimming for the Seaford Swimming Association Dolphins during their 50th anniversary, are all smiles during their first swim meet. See results on page 46.

Kids’ summer activities at Delaware Tech offer options If you’re looking for activities to keep your children occupied this summer, check out the camps and courses offered in July and August at Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens Campus.

Openings are still available in team and individual sports camps including basketball for boys and girls, baton and cheerleading skills, baseball, golf, martial arts, soccer, and tennis. Academic and personal enrichment camps include math, science, reading/writing, history, Spanish, photography, high tech art, and computer technology.

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Delmar second baseman Robbie Budd attempts to tag a Crisfield base runner during a stolen base attempt last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar Little League continued home following a Delmar error (6-2).

Delmar’s Joe Brittingham singled before giving way to pinch runner Tyler Baker in the top of the fifth. Shupe was hit by a pitch and Robbie Budd singled both runners in before advancing to second on a throwing error. Caleb Hunter hit an inside-the-park home run to plate Budd and Hunter Lecates (walk) to make it 11-2.

In the top of the sixth, Parsons walked and circled the bases on wild pitches.

Delmar held on for the 12-2 win in the opening game of the District 8 tourney.

Shupe allowed one hit and six walks and struck out 14 for the win. Budd had two hits and two RBIs, Hunter knocked in three runs, Parsons scored three runs, Murry went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs, and Gray added two hits for Delmar.

Delmar topped Pocomoke, 18-9, on Monday night.

Major League baseball- Delmar 3, Princess Anne 0 (Sunday) Junior League baseball- Fruitland 7, Delmar 1- Jeffrey Wells struck out five and allowed a walk and five hits in the loss. Tyler Cornish had a single and a double and James Lee scored the team’s lone run.

Berlin 21, Delmar 5 (Sunday) Senior League baseball-

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Laurel’s Kelsey Willey attempts to make a play at second during her team’s 12-4 win over Lewes during District III Major League softball play last week. Laurel advanced to the championship game with a win over Woodbridge. Photo by David Elliott

Laurel Major League softball advances to District III championship game The Laurel Major League all-star softball team advanced to the District III championship with a 10-4 win over Woodbridge last Sunday. The team also topped Lewes by the score of 12-4.

Post 6 Patriots split doubleheader with Newark Diamondbacks

Delmar’s Jeremiah Murry rounds second and goes to third on his way to a triple during a District 8 Minor League baseball game last weekend in Delmar.

Photo by Mike McClure

The Post 6 Sussex West Patriots split a doubleheader with the Newark Diamondbacks last Sunday at St. Mark’s High School. The Patriots (9-6) came from behind to win game one, 3-2, before falling in the second game of the twin bill, 4-3.

In game one, Sussex West scored two runs in the top of the seventh for the win.

Justin Bailey scored the go ahead run on a squeeze play and Matt Dodson (one earned run on three hits in seven innings) held on for the win as left fielder Marcus Bounds snagged a line drive for the final out with a pair of runners on base.

Bailey went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI, Trent Passwaters doubled and drove in a run, B.J. Jenkins added a hit and a run, and Dodson scored a run in the win.

In game two, Sussex West scored one in the first, fourth, and sixth innings for a 3-1 lead. Newark scored one in the sixth and two in the seventh in the bottom of the seventh.

Blake Little allowed three earned runs on five hits and struck out five in six and a third innings. Bounds and Jenkins each had a pair of hits, Wade Eskridge added two hits and a run, and Passwaters collected two hits and drove in a run. Little and Chuckie Jefferson each scored a run in the Patriot loss.

Wednesday’s home game against Milford was postponed due to wet field (no makeup set yet). Sussex West’s updated scheduled is as follows: July 13- home vs. Georgetown; July 15- home doubleheader vs. Delvets; July 18- at Fox Post 2; July 19- home vs. Sussex East; July 22- doubleheader home vs. Stahl Post; July 23- R.C. DuPont at Brandywine; July 25- home vs. Milford; Delaware State playoffs start July 26 at Dover Little League

East Wicomico 3, Delmar 2- David Jones had four strikeouts and five walks in the loss.

Maryland District 8 All-Star schedules for Delmar (subject to change) 9-10 baseball- 7/16- Delmar at Princess Anne 6 p.m.; 7/18- semifinals 6 p.m. at TBA; 7/19- finals 6 p.m. at TBA Major baseball- 7/15- West Salisbury at Delmar 4 p.m.; 7/17- semifinals 6 p.m. at TBA; 7/18 championship 6 p.m. at TBA Senior baseball- 7/14- 6 p.m. at TBA if won Wednesday vs. West Salisbury; 7/16semifinals 5 p.m. at TBA; 7/18- championship 6 p.m. at TBA; 7/19- championship game two (if necessary) 6 p.m. at TBA Sectionals and states- 9-10 baseball- sectionals starting 7/22 at District 6; Major baseball- states 7/22 at Arbutus, MD; Junior baseball- 7/22 at Tricities, MD; Senior baseball- states 7/22 at District 2; 9-10 softball- sectionals 7/22 at District 6; 11 softball- sectionals 7/22 at District 8 winner; Major softball- states 7/15 at District 7; Junior softball- at District 1; Senior softball- states at Chesapeake City Tournament of champions- 6/30- Delmar 8, West Salisbury 2; 6/29- Delmar 5, East Wicomico 3; 6/28- Delmar 11, Crisfield 1

Delmarva Skill and Drill Football Camp is July 24-27 in Laurel The third annual Delmarva Skill and Drill Football Camp will take place Monday, July 24 through Thursday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Laurel High School. The camp is open to ages eight through high school. The cost is $90 in advance and $100 onsite (8-9 a.m. on July 24). For more information, call camp director Ed Manlove (Laurel High head football coach) at 302-678-0567.

BIG FISH- Kodi Brown, age 10, caught this huge bluefish on board the SeaWolf off Ocean City recently. The fish weighed 16 pounds and earned him a citation. Kodi is the son of David and Kristi Brown of Laurel.

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Shown (not in order) is one of the Delmar Coach pitch all-star teams which played in Delmar last weekend: Paige Twilley, Logan Thomas, Chris Thompson, Brandon Thompson, Dee Selby, Brandon Jackson, Shemar Watts, Christian Littleton, Jacob Richardson, Devon Palmer, and Chris Sooy. Photo by Pat Murphy

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Shown (l to r) is the Laurel Minor League Pat Knight baseball team: top- Caleb Murphy, Ethan Cahall, Cole Gullett, Chris Short, Matt Allen, Tim Wooten; bottom- Johnny McGinnis, Dustin Allen, Shane Baker, Alex Bennington, Tyler Hill; coach Joe Deiter, manager Jimmy Gullett, and coach Paul Bennington. Not pictured is Daniel Smith. Photo by Mike McClure

Pat Knight Minor League baseball tournament results Nanticoke 12, Laurel 3- Ryan Adams had two hits and three RBIs to pace Nanticoke. Adams and Bruce Mosley also combined to stike out 10 in the win.

Johnny McGinnis collected two hits for Laurel in the loss.

Pat Knight Major League baseball tourney is taking place in Laurel The following is the remaining schedule for the Pat Knight Major League baseball tournament which is being played in Laurel: Thursday, July 13- Laurel vs. Nanticoke, 6 p.m.; Woodbridge vs. Lower Sussex, 8 p.m.; Friday, July 14- championship game (subject to change)

Last chance to sign up for Wicomico County Youth Soccer

Shown (not in order) is one of the Delmar Coach pitch all-star teams which played in a tournament in Delmar last weekend: Adam McCulley, Jacob Lemon, Jimmy Adkins, Tim Ward, Daniel Wilson, Hunter Frey, Brandon Donaway, Zach Coco, Rachel Piper, Trey Lecates, Conner Dykes, Brady Knight; coaches Brad Lemon, Aaron Ward, and Steve Donaway. Not pictured is coach B.J. Hughes. Photo by Pat Murphy

Shown (l to r) is the Laurel Coach Pitch all-star team: back row- coaches Chuck Harrington, Scott Venables, Randy Hill, Alan Ralph, “Buck” Pusey; middle row- Colten Platsky, Elijah Hudson, Cole Cook, Trey Harrington, Dylan Eskridge, Justin Hill, Jordan Tanner; front- Tim Kelley, R.J. Horsey, Christian Murphy, Joey Carney, and Cade Pusey. Not pictured is Skylar Thomas. Photo courtesy of Doug Worster

As World Cup soccer comes to and end, local youth soccer players are reminded that they too can show off their fancy footwork on the playing field with the Wicomico County Department of Recreation’s Youth Soccer League.

Featuring instructional, school-based and team-based leagues for children ages 4-13 (as of August 1, 2006) at an affordable price, the program is open to players of all ability levels residing in and around Wicomico County. Play begins in August and runs through late October, and registration is currently underway. Registration for the U6 “Squirts” Division will be accepted until August 5th. Registration for the school-based and team-entry divisions will be accepted until July 14th. Late registrants will be placed on a waiting list.

Parents may register their children for the youth soccer program at the Civic Center Box office Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or online at www.wicomicorecandparks.org <http://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/> .

Laurel Coach Pitch all-star team member Skylar Thomas is shown prior to the team’s game in Delmar last weekend.

Laurel topped Delmar, 10-7, in the championship game. Photo by Pat Murphy

RBI DOUBLE- Caleb White stands on second base and looks toward third base after delivering an RBI double last Saturday in Delmar’s win over Crisfield.

Photo by Mike McClure

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MAHI MAHI- Kyle Brown landed these two nice Mahi Mahi while fishing on board the SeaWolf about 30 miles off of Ocean City. Kyle is the son of David and Kristi Brown of Laurel.

Delaware Storm travel baseball teams to hold tryouts August 12-13

Laurel hurler Alyssa Givens delivers a pitch during her team’s win in the District III Minor League softball championship game last Friday in Millsboro. Givens struck out four in four innings in the team’s 13-1 win over Millsboro. Photo by Mike McClure

Minor softball continued Sara Jo Whaley, Nicole Ullman, and Hudson drew walks to drive in a run each to make it 8-1.

Laurel scored three more runs in the top of the third as Ellis (bunt single) and Culver (walk) both scored on a fielder’s choice and an error which allowed Collins to reach second. Collins scored on a wild pitch for an 11-1 Laurel advantage.

Culver added a two-runs single in the top of the fourth and Millsboro was unable to score in the bottom of the inning, sealing Laurel’s 13-1 win. ”We had a lot of girls returning from last year,” Culver said. “We had a lot of experience and a lot of pitching.”

Ellis went 2-for-4 with two runs; Collins had two hits, two runs, and three RBIs; Culver scored two runs and drove in a pair; and Givens struck out four for the win on the mound.

Millsboro earned a 3-2 win over Laurel in a rain shortened game last weekend in the first championship game. Millsboro held a 3-0 lead through three innings before Laurel scored two in the top of the fourth. Millsboro added three runs in the bottom of the inning but the game was stopped due to lightning before the inning was completed.

“Millsboro has a very good team, they’re very well coached and they have good girls. I knew they were going to give us everything we could handle,” said Culver.

Millsboro advanced to the District III championship game with a 20-16 win over Nanticoke in eight innings on Sunday, July 2.

Laurel got to the championship with an 8-2 win over Nanticoke in the winner’s bracket finals on Friday, June 30.

For Laurel, Givens stuck out eight and allowed one hit for the complete game TAKING PITCH-

Attention serious and competitive baseball players: the Delaware Storm travel baseball teams will be holding tryouts for the 11U and 12U teams. Both teams will play a competitive schedule with the 12U going to Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York and the 11U playing in a World Series if qualified in the 2007 season. Tryouts will be on August 12th and 13th at the Georgetown Little League Complex starting at 1:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday. win. Alexis Hudson singled, stole two bases, and scored a run in the first; Givens singled, stole three bases including home for a run in the fifth; and Sara Ellis singled, scored two runs, and stole a pair of bases. Sara Jo Whaley added a walk and a

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Laurel’s Gaby Culver looks back at the home plate umpire for the call after taking a pitch during a District III Minor League all-star softball game last week. Laurel fell to Millsboro in a rain shortened game last Wednesday before coming back to top Millsboro, 13-1, in the championship game.

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run; Kristen Collins doubled and scored a run; Marisa Lowe walked and scored a run; and Whitney Toadvine singled and scored a run. Alijae Cannon doubled and Michaela Trice walked and scored a run for Nanticoke.

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SSA Dolphins win swim meet The Seaford Swimming Association Dolphins won all but six events to open their swim season with a win on June 29 against Lake Forest, 494-84. The pool is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

In girls. action first place finishes for SSA swimmers were as follows: 100-yard freestyle relay: 6 and under - Amy Venables, Claudia Carey, Samantha Cotton, Kierra Horne; 7-8 - Rachel King, Leah Bollinger, Hannah Venables, Olivia Duke; 9-10 - Taylor Daudt, Grace Wood, Rebecca Shirey, Corrine Stewart.

200-yard freestyle relay: 1112 - Haley Moyer, Tori Hearn Julia Tobin, Maria DeMott; 13-14 Ania Sypek, Lexie Carey, Ali Schwartz, Paige Venables; 15-18 - Bailea McMillen, Caitlin McGee, Dana Young, Katelyn Tull.

25-yard butterfly: 7-8 Hannah Venables; 9-10 - Corrine Stewart.

50-yard butterfly: 11-12 Haley Moyer; 13-14 - Paige Venables; 15-18 - Jamie Swain.

25-yard backstroke: 6 and under - Amy Venables; 7-8 Olivia Duke; 9-10 - Grace Wood.

50-yard backstroke: 11-12 Maria DeMott; 13-14 - Ali Schwartz ; 15-18 - Caitlin McGee. 25-yard breaststroke: 6 and under - Samantha Cotton; 7-8 Hannah Venables, Grace Venables.

50-yard breaststroke: 11-12 Maria DeMott; 13-14 - Paige Venables.

25-yard freestyle: 6 and under - Amy Venables; 9-10 - Grace Wood.

50-yard freestyle: 15-18 Jamie Swain.

100 individual medley: 9-10 - Corrine Stewart; 11-12 - Maria DeMott; 13-14 - Paige Venables; 15-18 - Courtney Swain.

100 medley relay: 7-8 Rachel King, Hannah Venables, Olivia Duke, Leah Bollinger; 910 -Grace Wood, Corrine Stewart, Taylor Daudt, Courtney Michel.

200-medley relay: 11-12 Maria DeMott, Tori Hearn, Haley Moyer, Julia Tobin; 13-14 -Paige Venables, Ali Schwartz, Lexie Carey Ania Sypek; 15-18 Courtney Swain, Katelyn Tull, Jaime Swain, Jeanmarie Ferber.

In boys’ action first place finishes for SSA swimmers were as follows: 100-yard free relay: 7-8 Noah Shapley, Gray Scott, Griffin Dunn, Jim Wood; 9-10 Nathan Crum, Jacob Tull, Travis Sewell, Gray Venables.

200-yard free relay: 11-12 Christopher Michel, Michael Dopler, Nicholas Dopler, Matthew Dopler; 13-14 - Cory Darden, Ryan Stewart, James Betts, Tim Halter; 15-18 Jeremy Halter,

Brian DeMott, Drew Venables, Andrew Halter .

25-yard butterfly: 7-8 - Noah Shapley; 9-10 Gray Venables.

50-yard butterfly: 11-12 - Michael Dopler; 1314 - Cory Darden; 15-18 - Jeremy Halter.

25 yard backstroke: 6 and under - Mitchell Moyer; 7 -8 - Noah Shapley; 9- 10 - Travis Sewell.

50-yard backstroke: 11-12 - Nicholas Dopler; 13-14 - Tim Halter; 15-18 - Andrew Halter.

25-yard breaststroke: 6 and under - Mitchell Moyer; 7-8 - Jim Wood; 9-10 - Gray Venables.

50-yard breaststroke: 11-12 - Michael Dopler; 15-18 - Brian DeMott.

25-yard freestyle: 6 and under Mitchell Moyer; 7-8 - Jim Wood; 9-10 - Jacob Tull.

50-yard freestyle: 11-12 - Chris Michel; 15-18 Jeremy Halter.

100 individual medley: 9-10 - Gray Venables; 11-12 - Michael Dopler; 13-14 - Tim Halter; 15-18 Andrew Halter.

100-yard medley relay: 13-14 - Tim Halter, Zac Hearn, Cory Darden, James Betts; 15-18 - Andrew Halter, Brian DeMott, Drew Venables, Jeremy Halter.

Laurel Pop Warner League to celebrate 25th anniversary

BIG LEAGUE CHAMPS- The Laurel Big League baseball team won the District III regular season championship with an 8-1 record. Shown (l to r) is the team: kneeling with flag are Taylor Jones and David Bartee; second row- Coach Don Dubinski, Jo Lewis, Dwayne Horsey, Matt Parker, Lance Kelley, Brandon Horsey, Manager Mike Kelley, Coach John Parker; back row- Patrick Dubinski, Dontez Horsey, and Nick Kmetz. Not pictured are Matt Dodson, Trent Passwaters, Antwon Trimball, Jeff Taylor, and Ryan Hubble.

Star to feature Where are they Now?, On Campus With stories

Laurel Pop Warner, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will hold a homecoming on Oct. 14.

The league’s three football teams will play the Wicomico Panthers during the day and a dance will be held that night.

The league is hoping to have players from each year present at the event. Former players, cheerleaders, and coaches with team pictures, rosters or records are asked to call league president Steve Gordy at 443-880-8266.

The Seaford/Laurel Star will begin running “Where are they Now?” and “On Campus With” stories later this summer. If you know of a local graduate who is no longer in school and has gone on to do great things in life, submit their name for our “Where are they Now?” series.

If you have a local “star” who has gone on to play sports in college, let us know about him or her for our “On Campus With” series.

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Seaford Bowling Lanes Tuesday Nascar High games and series Dave Fox 284, 758 Tori Carey 281 Michelle Campbell 791

Summer Senior Express High games and series Charles Smith 291 Roland Tice Jr. 787 Paulette Sammons 301, 805

Weds. Summer Adult/Youth High games and series Bill Graver 291, 778 John Bibb 292, 800 Samantha Richey 273 Taylor Richey 768

Thursday Summer Mixed High games and series James Larsen 296

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Middleford Speedway racing results for Friday, July 7 The following are results from the Middleford Speedway race which took place last Friday: Mod Lite- 1. Steve White (1W), 2. Jody Cahall (77), 3. Kirk Miles (21), 4. Russell Dadds (38), 5. Billy Mellon (56), 6. James McKinney (17), 7. Richie Wilson (1) Mod Lite Jr.- 1. C.J. Faison (0j), 2 Justin Breeding (27), 3. Tyler Reed (72), 4. Ty Short (8), 5. Jimmy Wills (22W), 6. Curtis Miles Jr. (21), 7. Brandon Mullins (3) 250- 1. Tyler Reed (38sp), 2. Katy Wills (71), 3. Cameron Merriman (8x), 4. Jace Wilkerson (4), 5. Luke Thomas (2T), 6. Kyle Lloyd (70L), 7. Dylon McMahon (79), 8.

Zachery Short (9) 270- 1. Mike Baker (3D), 2. Josh Rohlman (3J), 3. Ryan Wozunk (15), 4. Eric Heath (20H), 5. Ken Lester (29), 6. Charles Cobourn (4), 7. Ronny Hays Jr. (27), 8.

Randy Oswald (77) 600- 1. Bruce Hibbs Jr. (17), 2. Randy Oswald (29R), 3. Eric Vent (6), 4. “Nitro” Nick Sapp (29), 5. Gene Smith (33), 6. Drew Richmond (81), 7. Andy Best (88), 8. Jason Warfield (19), 9. Kenny Vincent (97), 10. Matt Minton (14), 11. Ron Crossley (55C), 12. Justin Jones (7), 13. Scotty Smith (20), 14. Brian Robbins (55), 15. Scott Baker, 16. Brent Sutton (3), 17. Glenn Heverin (98), 18. Lamey Johnson (37), 19. Joey Startt (19G), 20. Jeremy “Jay Dogg” Lynch (91), 21. Matt Hargott (21), 22. Chad Clark (8), 23. Jon Warfield (9), 24. Kevin Darling (9D), 25. Chris Neibert (68N), 26.

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Delaware District III Little League all-star baseball, softball schedules The following are the Delaware District III Little League all-star schedules for Western Sussex teams (subject to change): Major League baseball- 7/13- Woodbridge vs. Nanticoke-Millsboro winner 8 p.m. at Laurel, Laurel vs. Milton 6 p.m. at Laurel; 7/14- loser’s bracket game 6 p.m. at Laurel; 7/15- winner’s bracket games 6 p.m. at Georgetown, loser’s bracket games 6 and 8 p.m. at Laurel; 7/17- loser’s bracket games 6 and 8 p.m. at Laurel; 7/18- winner’s bracket game 6 p.m. at Georgetown, loser’s bracket game 6 p.m. at Laurel; 7/19- loser’s bracket finals 6 p.m. at Laurel; 7/20- championship game 6 p.m. at Georgetown; 7/21- championship game two (if necessary) 6 p.m. at Georgetown Junior League baseball- Winner’s bracket in Millsboro- 7/17- Nanticoke-Lower Sussex 6 p.m., Woodbridge-Laurel 8 p.m.; 7/18- Millsboro vs. Lower Sussex-Nanticoke winner 6 p.m., Cape vs. Woodbridge-Laurel winner 8 p.m.; 7/20- winner’s bracket finals 6 p.m.; 7/22-23- championship game; loser’s bracket at Nanticoke Junior League softball- Winner’s bracket in Rehoboth- 7/15- Laurel-Millsboro 8 p.m.; 7/16- Woodbridge vs. Cape-Lower Sussex Winner 6 p.m., Nanticoke vs. LaurelMillsboro winner 8 p.m.; 7/18- winner’s bracket finals; 7/20-21- championship games; loser’s bracket at Milton.

Senior League softball- Winner’s bracket at Lower Sussex- 7/15- Laurel-Cape 6 p.m.; 7/17- Lower Sussex-Nanticoke 6 p.m., Laurel-Cape winner vs. Millsboro 8 p.m.; 7/19- winner’s bracket finals 6 p.m.; 7/21-22- championship games 6 p.m.; loser’s bracket at Cape-Lewes Senior League baseball- Winner’s bracket in Laurel- 7/15- Woodbridge-Millsboro 6 p.m., Laurel-Lower Sussex 8 p.m.; 7/17- Woodbridge-Millsboro winner vs. Cape 6 p.m., Laurel-Lower Sussex winner vs. Nanticoke 8 p.m.; 7/19- winner’s bracket finals 6 p.m.; 7/21-22 chanpionship games 6 p.m.; loser’s bracket at Lower Sussex States- Major League baseball- 7/18-22 at District 1; Major League softball- 7/1822 at Nanticoke; Junior League softball- 7/26-30 at District II; Junior League baseball7/17-23 at Millsboro; Senior League softball- 8/6-12 World Series at Lower Sussex; Senior League baseball- 7/27-31 at District II; Big League softball- 7/27-31 at District I; Big League baseball- 7/15-16 at Dover

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Seaford Golf and Country Club swim meet results The following are results from the Seaford Golf and Country Club’s June 29 swim meet against Shawnee: Female 100 Free relay 7-8- 2. SGCC (Shannon Bradley, Abby Adams, Sambina Anthony, Erika Smith), 1:42.89; Female 100 Free relay 910- SGCC (Catherine Mackler, Ariella Anthony, Gabrielle Alicea, Hailey Parks; Male 100 Free relay 9-10- 2. SGCC (Zachary Collins, Brad LaMenza, Lorenzo de Jesus, Adam Crouse), 1:24.70; Male 200 Free relay 11-12SGCC (Zachary Parks, Jacob Procino, Andrew Mackler, Drew Crouse); Female 200 Free relay 13-14- SGCC (Lauren Price, Elizabeth Ewing, Alexandria Smmith, Chelsey Procino), 2:32.93; Female 200 Free relay 15-18- 2. SGCC (Lindsay James, Leah Dickerson, Paige Crouse, Jessica Marvel), 2:23.18 Male 25 Fly 6 and under- Buenano Alvaro; Female 25 Fly 7-8- 1. Erika Smith, 31.53, 6. Sambina Anthony, 39.55; Female 25 Fly 9-10- 7. Hailey Parks, 23.53, 8.

Gabrielle Alicea, 27.13, 10. Ariella Anthony, 29.44; Male 25 Fly 9-10- 1. Adam Crouse, 18.46, 6. Zachary Collins, 27:08; Male 50 Fly 11-12- 6. Andrew Mackler, 44.38, 7. Jacob Procino, 44.77; 8. Zachary Parks, 44.86; Female 50 Fly 13-14- 3. Chelsey Procino, 39.34, 4. Lauren Price, 41.53, 8. Elizabeth Ewing, 50.59; Male 50 Fly 13-14- 1. Ross Higgins, 32.89; Female 50 Fly 15-18- 3. Lindsay James, 35.26, 6. Keena Rollins, 41.65; Male 50 Fly 15-18- 4. Spencer Noel, 35.84, 5. Joshua Smith, 41.08 Female 25 Back 6 and under- 4. Hailey Merritt, 53.03, 6. Hannah Merritt, 57.30; Male 25 Back 6 and under- 3. Dominic Anthony, 1:49.49; Female 25 Back 7-8- 1.

Abby Adams, 25.58, 3. Shannon Bradley, 27.84, 4. Erika Smith, 29.01, 6. Alex Kimpton, 32.78, 10. Sambina Anthony, 42.87; Male 25 Back- 6. Christian Handy, 33.09; Female 25 Back 9-10- 3. Hailey Parks, 24.49, 6. Catherine Mackler, 26.86, 8. Gabrielle Alicea, 28.89; Male 25 Back 9-10- 3. Adam Crouse, 21.68, 7. Brad LaMenza, 30.23; Female 50 Back 11-12- 7. Allica Alicea, 58.12; Male 50 Back 11-12- 4. Drew Crouse, 47.40, 9. Nick Usilton, 1:12.65; Male 50 Back 13-14- 2. Ross Higgins, 35.01; Female 50 Back 15-18- 3. Lindsay James, 40.46, 5. Jessica Marvel, 44.38 Female 25 Breast 6 and under- 1. Hannah Merritt, 45.57, 3. Hailey Merritt, 1:01.99; Female 25 Breast 7-8- 2. Shannon Bradley, 31.09, 5. Abby Adams, 33.33, 7.

Alex Kimpton, 39.24; Male 25 Breast 7-8- 1. Shawn Chartin, 34.27; Female 25 Breast 9-10- 2. Catherine Mackler, 22.55, 7. Ariella Anthony, 31.00; Male 25 Breast 9-10- 5.

Zachary Collins, 29.69 Female 50 Breast 11-12- 5. Haley Hughes, 1:05.00; Male 50 Breast 11-12- 4. Andrew Mackler, 47.59, 5. Drew Crouse, 53.77; Female 50 Breast 13-14- 3. Alexandria Smith, 45.59, 5. Chelsey Procino, 46.68, 6. Lauren Price, 48.68; Female 50 Breast 1518- 3. Lindsay James, 44.72, 4. Jessica Marvel, 46.34, 5. Paige Crouse, 47.07; Male 50 Breast 15-18- 3. Spencer Noel, 37.78, 4. Zachary Cain, 48.55, 5. Joshua Smith, 51.84 Female 25 Free 6 and under- 4. Hannah Merritt, 53.00, 7. Hailey Merritt, 1:05.15; Male 25 Free 6 and under- 1. Christopher Smith, 47.07; 4. Dominic Anthony, 2:02.00; Female 25 Free 7-8- 3. Shannon Bradley, 22.29, 5. Annie Perdue, 24.46, 6. Erika Smith, 24.53, 7. Abby Adams, 26.37; Male 25 Free 7-8- 6. Christian Handy, 30.19, 8.

Shawn Carter, 31.57 Female Free 9-10- 5. Hailey Parks, 19.56, 7. Ariella Anthony, 21.07; Male 25 Free 9-10- 2. Adam Crouse, 16.45, 5. Zachary Collins, 20.08, 7. Brad LaMenza, 25.64; Female 50 Free 11-12- 9. Haley Hughes, 45.89; Male 50 Free 11-12- 2. Jacob Procino, 36.87, 3. Zachary Parks, 37.63, 7. Nick Usilton, 52.68; Female 50 Free 13-14- 4. Lauren Price, 37.87, 8. Elizabeth Ewing, 45.62; Male 50 Free 13-14- 3. Lee Mayer, 33.37; Female 50 Free 15-18- 4. Keena Rollins, 36.75; Female 50 Free 15-18- 4. Keena Rollins, 36.75, 5. Paige Crouse; Male 50 Free 15-18- 2. Spencer Noel, 30.43, 4. Joshua Smith, 32.90 Female 100 IM 9-10- 5. Catherine Mackler, 1:56.38; Male 100 IM 9-10- 5. Lorenzo de Jesus, 2:27.41; Female 100 IM 11-12- 7. Allica Alicea, 2:01.55, 9. Haley Hughes, 2:10.78; Male 100 IM 11-12- 6. Zachary Parks, 1:36.89; 7. Andrew Mackler, 1:39.79, 8.

Drew Crouse, 1:41.96; Female 100 IM 13-14- 3. Chelsey Procino, 1:32.69, 4. Alexandria Smith, 1:37.63; Male 100 IM 13-14- 2. Ross Higgins, 1:15.89; Female 100 IM 1518- 4. Keena Rollins, 1:35.64, 5. Jessica Marvel, 1:36.68; Male 100 IM 15-18- 3.

Spencer Noel, 1:19.47, 5. Zachary Cain, 1:32.99; Male 100 IM 15-18- 3. Spencer Noel, 1:19.47, 5. Zachary Cain, 1:32.99

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A last look at the 2006 July 4th festival in Laurel

Woody Vickers, Town Public Works director, congratulates members of Delaware Swoop softball team on their parade award. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Laurel “Citizens of the Year,” Jay and Millie Hall smile at some parade well wishers. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Annibell Cordrey and Betty Elliott enjoy some of Vance Phillips watermelons and the entertainment on July 4th Photo by Pat Murphy.

Town councilwoman Robin Fisher gets a convertible ride on the 4th with two youngsters. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Dick Russell, one of Laurel Fire Department’s longest service members drives the historic Athens Fox Fire Engine up Central Avenue. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Legion Post 19 Commander, Ed Pepper and wife Helen, Post 19 Auxiliary president, get a 4th of July parade ride in an early 1950s Cadillac. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Three young Laurel girls watch the Youth Talent Show with much interest. Photo by Bryant Richardson.

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Letters Thanks God for our heroes Thank God for the police, fire fighters and all who helped with the flood in our area. Everyone came together and did a remarkable job.

You deserve all the kind words the Seaford-Laurel Stars and others heaped upon you.

Thanks also to the school bus drivers who drove back and forth all day bringing flood victims to the Blades Fire Co. Bless each and every one who helped.

I am so proud to be able to say I’m from this area.

Thank you also, Seaford-Laurel Stars, for an outstanding job you did in covering the story and the great photos.

Helen M. Peters Blades

Response to Pastor Crofford I would like to offer some help to Pastor Todd Crofford with his plea.... “Help me find the ‘Right to Know’.” It seems he is a bit confused on the New York Times “leak” debacle. First of all, the N.Y.T. didn’t leak anything people around the world, including terrorists, didn’t already know.

The U.S. has been tracking the financial dealings of suspected terrorists since 9/11.

The admininstration and their pundits have once again had their fun putting a spin on this. Try turning off Sean Hannity, Ann Coutler and the like and get the facts.

RandiRhodes.com is a good place to start.

Second, the problem isn’t that intelli-

Home Builders donate $15,000 to organizations that help youth The Home Builders Association of Delaware put charitable contributions at the top of the agenda at the first quarter membership meeting on April 20. Two successful association fundraisers benefited local children’s organizations. Amy Magness-Larnick, of Magness Construction Company, presented a check for more than $7,000 to Jeannine S. Winsness, president and CEO of Exceptional

Stars’ Letters Policy All letters should include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published. No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email morningstarpub @ddmg.net gence programs are happening without the American people knowing about them; the problem lies within the fact that they are occurring with selective and sometimes no Congressional oversight. Our country runs on a system of checks and balances. You cannot manipulate them to your liking, and if you do, people will react. Such as the reaction from Rep. Peter Hoekstra of Michigan, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.

In a letter to President Bush in May of this year, Hoekstra writes: “I have learned of some alleged intelligence community activities about which our committee has not been briefed. If these allegations are true, they may represent a breach of responsibility by the administration, a violation of the law, and just as importantly, a direct affront to me and the members of this committee who have so ardently supported efforts to collect information on our enemies.”

Care for Children. Chris Baker, events director for HBA/DE, presented a check for more than $8,000 to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program.

The dinner event, sponsored by Pierce-Phelps, Inc., was held at the White Clay Creek Country Club. Guest speaker New Castle County Executive Chris Coons shared his vision for New Castle County and addressed specific concerns related to the homebuilding industry.

He also wrote “The U.S. Congress simply should not have to play Twenty Questions to get the information that it deserves under our Constitution.”

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We read the reports of our military being infiltrated by neo-nazis due to their desperate recruiting situation. We mourn and pray for our brothers, sisters, children and all the families of our military.

“Mission Accomplished” was just a photo-op, our commander in chief searches under his desk for Osama Bin Laden as he jokes “I don’t know where he is.” His cowboy brand of diplomacy has and continues to fail miserably to spread diplomacy around the world. Nothing gets better.

There is no end in sight.

Can you blame anyone for feeling desperate for some truths? Your column oftens advises us to turn to the Bible. So I did. Here’s what I found: “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

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People

Shelly and Michael Murphy

Benson, Murphy married Shelly Benson and Michael Murphy were united in marriage on May 12, 2006, in Negril, Jamaica. Their union was witnessed by Rick and Dori Blades of Milton, friends of the couple.

The couple celebrated their union with family and friends at a reception on June

9, 2006, at the American Legion Post 19 in Laurel.

The bride’s parents are Perny and the late John Frank Benson of Laurel. The groom’s parents are Pat and Kay Murphy of Laurel.

The couple reside in Laurel.

Reagan, Tull to be married Kimberly and Jason Spiegel

Peterson, Spiegel are wed Kimberly Peterson of Boston, formerly of Seaford, and Jason Spiegel of Boston were married on April 29, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Boston.

The bride is the supervising accountant at Forrester Research Inc. in Cambridge and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Peterson of Seaford. The groom is the executive vice president at Advanced Graphics Inc., in Norwood, Mass., and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spiegel of West-

wood, Mass.

The bride is a graduate of University of Delaware where she received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. The groom is a graduate of Boston College where he received a bachelor’s degree in business management.

A reception was held at the Boston Long Wharf Marriott. After a honeymoon in St. Lucia, the couple resides in Boston.

Scott and Tammy Reagan of Seaford announce the engagement of their daughter, Katey Nicole, to Kirk Stanley Tull Jr., the son of Kirk and Marsha Tull Sr. of Federalsburg, Md. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Seaford Senior High School and is employed with Seaford Animal Hospital of Seaford as a receptionist. She is also studying accounting.

Her fiance is a 2002 graduate of Colonel Richardson High School and is employed by John-Co Construction in Royal Oak, Md., as a contractor.

An August wedding is planned.

Truitt family welcomes son

Sorority donates to several causes Laureate Epsilon Chapter began its year with the return of Ann Pfarr of Delmar and new transfer member Joanne Gegner of Laurel.

Service projects this year included donations to: a fund for the hurricane victims; Hospice Festival of Trees; Laurel Lions Club Journey for Sight; Easter dinner and gift baskets to a needy family; and the Homeless Cat Helpers. In addition, items were gathered for the USO to be distributed to troops in Iraq (this project will be continued), as one of the member’s sons

has been deployed there. The year was topped off by raising nearly $6,000 for Relay for Life. In the process, the club snagged first place for the campsite “Give Cancer a Boot.”

These projects were funded through the efforts of the ways and means committee, which sponsored two basket bingos and the sales of candles and chapter cookbooks. Anyone interested in purchasing a cookbook may call 629-8633. Cost has been reduced to $5 each.

Katey Reagan and Kirk Tull Jr.

Evan Louis Truitt

Evan Louis Truitt was born on Sunday, June 18, 2006, at 7:46 p.m.

He was born at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19 inches long.

He is welcomed into the world by his parents, David and Nicole Truitt of Seaford, and by his big brother, Austin.

His paternal grandparents are Charles and Sharon Truitt, and his maternal grandparents are Edd and Dari Adrion.

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Even miles from home, someone may be watching How many times have we been told that we had better be very careful of what and where we were doing a particular thing, because invariably someone we knew would be inconspicuously watching or be within hearing distance?

Many have scoffed at the very idea of such a thing happening, yet others believe wholeheartedly in the oft made comment.

Non-believers became believers of the old adage recently.

During the month of June, Don Phillips spent several joyous weeks in Europe. He was privileged to hear a magnificent organ concert in Prague. His travels took him to several countries, and in particular to Rome, Italy.

For weeks, beginning the first of June until July 6, our John enjoyed being a tourist in London, Paris and Munich, where he enjoyed the opportunity to witness some of the World Cup soccer games and a trip down the Rhine River. He concluded his trip with a week in Italy before returning to Laurel.

Europe is a monstrously huge piece of landscaping. The countries these two Laurel natives (Don and John) visited covered thousands and thousands of acres.

Each one saw ancient buildings that were on the scene long before this land of ours was even thought about. They each saw the best and the worst of life in Europe as they traveled about.

Each had Rome as a final destination.

Keep in mind that they were not traveling together and had not even discussed their individual trips before leaving Laurel — one in early June, one two weeks later.

As their trips neared the date they would return to the United States and life in relatively quiet little Laurel, the two men were in Rome.

And, thus, one Friday morning when our telephone rang, Chuck answered to hear son, John, excitedly proclaim, “Hi, dad, I’m in Rome, everything is fine and you will never believe this but I just saw Don Phillips!”

Two days later as I entered church, Don Phillips was waiting for me. Just as excitedly he proclaimed, “Mrs. B. you will

Moments with Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton never guess who I saw in Rome on Friday.

It was John!”

Seems John had just completed a tour of the Sistine Chapel in the heart of Rome, when Don was about to enter as part of a tour group. John spotted Don in the group and called out to him.

Each man was practically speechless that they were seeing the other in the heart of Rome and yet they go for months here in little Laurel without ever seeing each other.

Rome is a huge city and St. Peter’s Square easily held at least 10,000 people that Friday. Now, what is the likelihood of two people from the same little Sussex County town nearly bumping into each other at the Sistine Chapel? Probably if they had tried to set up a meeting spot they would not have made contact. Yet, here they were, involved in a chance meeting. In St. Peter’s Square with 10,000 other people. Unbelievable!

Chance meetings such as this make life interesting for many folks.

On one of our trips to Colorado, Chuck and I were in the office of the train ride that would take us up a mountain.

Across the room came a familiar voice that said, “Well, it looks like Chuck and Mike Barton will be our temporary traveling companions.” There stood none other than Will and Ethel Mae Cason from Seaford. We had a lovely time traveling to the peak of the mountain and enjoying lunch at a local café.

Now Silverton, Colo., is a tiny dot compared to St. Peter’s Square in Rome, but it proved the old adage in the same way.

Watch out. You never know who will be viewing you from the sideline.

Master gardeners set up phone helpline The Sussex County Master Gardeners, of Delaware Cooperative Extension for both Delaware State University and University of Delaware, announce the opening of the Sussex County Garden Helpline. The helpline will be open now through Oct. 15.

Master Gardeners will be manning the phone from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 856-2585 ext. 535 to either speak with a Master Gardener or leave a message. A Master Gardener will respond to your questions as quickly as possible.

Church serving lunch to children, teens St. John’s United Methodist Church is sponsoring a summer lunch program through Aug. 16. Children and youth up to age 18 are invited to attend Monday through Friday between noon and 1 p.m.

in the fellowship hall.

The church is located at Pine and Poplar streets in Seaford. There is no charge.

News items may be mailed to the Seaford and Laurel Star, 628 W. Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973. Or they may be faxed to 629-9243.

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Sarah Marie Trivits 875-3672 Well, July 4th came and went. It didn’t rain on our parade or the fireworks so things went off with a bang and their echoes will reverberate until next year — same time, same place.

On the same day, back at our great new library in the community room, Friends of the Laurel Library held a book sale and was it ever a success! The Friends want to express a profound thanks to the generous people in our community who donated so many great reading and learning volumes, both soft- and hard-cover, and also to those who patronized the sale, purchasing book after book of their choice. And a little aside here: They also sold icy cold bottled water and, excuse the pun, but it went out of there like hot cakes. A special thanks also to Andra Weber who, though not a member of this group (yet?) worked the entire day selling and adding the green backs to the till.

Bill and Terry Trujillo are entertaining Terry’s mother, Noreen Henderson, who lives in LaPaz, Baja, California, Mexico, and will remain here through the summer.

Incidentally, Mrs. Henderson was a great help to the Laurel Friends group during the book sale. She cheerfully helped with sales and any other odd jobs bestowed upon her by Terry who, by the way, is the new secretary for the Friends.

John, Heidi and Reba Evans of Sarasota, Fla., spent a few days here last week at their “occasional” home on Delaware Avenue. They were able to pack in visits with friends and relatives and enjoyed one evening at RJ Riverside for a family dinner and get together with their Trivits cousins.

Next time you see Allen Russell ask him what makes him so special as to rate a designated parking space at certain points of his destination.

Matthew Adams has returned from Kansas City, Mo., where he participated in Skills U.S.A. National Leadership and Skills Conference from June 19-23. Matt rated 14th in the nation for television/ video production. He plans to attend Full

Sail in Florida this fall to pursue a bachelor of science degree in film. Matthew’s partner at the nationals was Josh Lynch.

It was nice talking to Milton Mitchell, a former Laurelite, at the book sale on the 4th. He was visiting from his home in Axton, Va. Since I’m always looking for fuel for this column I asked him where he was staying, etc., and the reply was “Oh, just visiting all around.” So that’s all I got for this copy!

Congratulations to Frank and Josephine Waller on their 63rd wedding anniversary July 17. Josephine tells me that there won’t be any celebrating as she is a bit under the weather and is staying with her son-in-law and daughter, Bill and Connie Taylor. Mr. Waller is a patient at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford. In any case, we wish them both a happy day on July 17.

A couple of belated birthdays that slipped by us: Manuel Naveira celebrated his 83rd on June 29 and Mike Barton, our columnist-quilter and lady about town, observed hers on July 7. Best wishes too both.

While on the birthday subject I want to add special wishes to my “daughter” Kim for her celebration day on July 19.

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Phyllis A. Kuk. We continue with prayers for those who are ill: Ralph Baker, Richard Cordrey, Terry Layton, Enoch Schwartz, Hattie Puckham, Kelly Griffith and Wilbert Adams.

Happy July birthday greetings to: Martha Henderson, Barbara Elliott and Fred Kretschmann on July 14; Loren Fuller, Cora Selby and Jeanette Gordy, July 15; Ralph Baker, July 16; Rosalyn Crone and Betty Elliott, July 17; Louise Allen, July 18; and George Simon and Jeanette Powell, July 19.

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Little League games are great, but on Sunday morning?

It was a Little League baseball, softball weekend for many parents, AT URPHY grandparents, coaches and players on July 7, 8 and 9. There were It was not many years ago games in Millsboro and Delmar and I understand we had some in that the Little League rule Laurel, also. Congratulations to Dean Culver and his 8- and 9-yearbook said that there was old All-Stars, who are district champions. to be no Sunday ball for It is the games in Delmar I want youngsters. to talk about, however, where the 7-, 8- and 9-year-olds played on Don Lemon Field, a beautiful little facility Sunday morning, making kids and parents decide between church and ball. It was not that is home to Delmar Little Leaguers at their beginning of playing ball. The Laurel many years ago that the Little League rule book said that there was to be no Sunday kids ended up winning the five-team comball for youngsters. If it was wrong then, it petition, but it was the teaching that I saw is now. At least give them the choice of along with the sportsmanship for these going to church or not. Enough said. youngsters that I was so proud of.

I am still very proud of two communiAt their most impressionable age, the ties working together for our youth and it youngsters received plaudits from everycertainly gives you a good feeling seeing one there and they were truly learning to how much baseball they have learned at an play the game of baseball. Hats off to B.J. early age.

Hughes, Brad Lemon, Randy Hill, Buck Pusey, Chuck Harrington, Aaron Ward and Bev Arciuolo tells me there was a pair all the coaches on the fine job you did of bifocals found near the stage area on with your youngsters.

July 4. If they are yours call the Chamber Now, having said that, I must be truthful to you. I was a little disappointed that a of Commerce at 302-875-9319. tournament had to begin that early on a

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I asked Kenny Spicer Sunday morning where his dad, Jim, was as he was among the missing at the Sunday morning crowd at Bargain Bill’s. “Getting his beauty rest, I guess,” said Kenny. “I hope it’s a deep slumber, as he will need a long rest for that,” laughed Kenny.

Out of the mouths of babes come many true statements.

Warren Reid has opened his Solid Image Inc. in Laureltowne. The business is a countertop fabrication specialist. Some of its products are Corian, Granite, Zodiad and EOS™. Warren can be reached at 302875-0901. Domino’s Pizza on Dual 13, next to the new Happy Harry’s, is not quite ready to open as I do not see a certificate of occupancy yet, but they do have two signs in the window advertising for help. Can you see Dick Whaley as a delivery person? He would stop to talk to someone and you would be eating your lunch at dinner time.

Realtors support family literacy program The Sussex Tech Even Start Family Literacy Program was recently awarded $2,500 by the Sussex County Association of Realtors to purchase children’s books.

As adult education students take classes toward their high school diploma or English as a second language classes, their children can participate in an Even Start program and work on literacy activities with an early childhood teacher. Children earn prizes by bringing in lists of books they and their parents read together at home.

Noel Lenhart, coordinator for the Even Start Program, says, “We will use this money to purchase each child in our program one book per month for a whole year. This will help our families establish their own home libraries. We are very appreciative of the generosity of the realtors of Sussex County.”

Last year, the program served over 60 families at its sites at Sussex Tech in Georgetown and Laverty Lane in Bridgeville.

The Auction Block opened on Tuesday, July 12, without any problems. Tom Wright is once again the manager as he has been for the last several years. It will be interesting to see how the produce does after all these recent rains, the most ever for many of us in that short period of time.

For you who do not live around here, we are still drying out two weeks later.

Time is something we all get only so much of and what we choose to do with it can make a difference in our lives. Next week, I will have 10 years with the Star newspaper and the Laurel Star will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Aug. 1. I hope to tell you some heartfelt memories of my days at the Star. Enjoy the moment, everyone!

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Carney praises legislation encouraging physical fitness Lt. Gov. John C. Carney, Jr. praised the House and Senate for passing legislation that encourages Delaware’s children to live healthier, more active lifestyles. With the clock closing in on midnight, the Delaware Senate passed HB 372 and HB 471, approving recommendations made this March by the Physical Education Task Force. Carney served on the task force with co-chairs Sen. Bunting and Rep. Ulbrich.

“Physical activity should be an important part of our daily lives,” Carney stated, “By getting our children in the habit of exercising regularly, it is more likely that they will continue to have a healthy lifestyle as they grow older. One of the

Dr. Curtis Smith has announced that Dr. Joseph Kim will join him starting Aug. 1, at his Laurel practice. Dr. Kim is from Salisbury, lives in Seaford and is a 1998 graduate of Salisbury State University and a 2003 graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will help Dr. Smith provide care at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Methodist Manor House, LifeCare at Lofland Park and Seaford Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. Both Dr. Kim and Dr. Smith begin their hours at 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday at their 314 South Central Ave. office. Welcome to Laurel, Dr. Kim! Oh yes, their phone number is 302-875-6800.

best ways to do this is through physical fitness programs in school.”

HB 372 requires each school district and charter school to assess the physical fitness of their students. Students’ physical fitness will be assessed at least once in elementary, middle, and high school, and the parents, guardians, or relative caregivers will be given the results. The bill seeks to provide a baseline level of health for each student, as well as give parents or guardians notice if their child is at risk of developing obesity or other chronic diseases.

HB 471 authorizes a physical fitness pilot program for six schools throughout the state. Each school in the pilot will give

their students 150 minutes per week of a combination of physical education and physical activity.

“There is a direct connection between our physical and mental health. More physical activity in schools will improve students’ academic performance, as well as their overall physical health,” said Carney.

The Lt. Governor’s Challenge, which Carney started four years ago, aims to increase physical activity for both children and adults. Since the program began, over 17,000 children have participated.

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Opinion Two sides to the water issue

VIEWPOINT There is some assistance available for those who have water damage The reminders of the June 25 flood in the Seaford-Blades area will not go away. Almost three weeks later, large puddles of water in some lowlying areas remain.

Work continues on Many individuals and repairs to homes and businesses have found garages damaged by water. Many individuals out that their insurance and businesses have will not cover losses infound out that their incurred during the resurance will not cover cent storm. losses incurred during the recent storm.

Help for individuals struggling to make ends meet and also come up with money for home repairs is slow in coming. News that Sussex County was declared a federal disaster area is not great news for those who have significant damage and no insurance coverage.

It’s good news that public entities and non-profit agencies are now eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance to pay for flood damage. It’s bad news that most businesses and individuals are not eligible for the same federal money.

However, businesses and individuals are not left totally out standing in the water. There are a few grant and loan programs available (and more may be coming) to help those who have expenses related to the flood.

According to Amy Walls, who is the official spokesperson for the city of Seaford on all matters relating to water damage, people with flood damage have a few options.

■ Anyone with damage needs to contact the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) at 855-7801 right away and report the extent of the damage.

■ The state’s Small Business Administration request for disaster relief funding for individual property owners and business owners should be approved. If approved, low-interest loans will be available to renters, homeowners and business owners.

This appears to be the top hope for people in the area who have damage. Phone 1-877-729-3362 ■ Some senior citizens are eligible for grants for repairs and other individuals (who qualify) are eligible for low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (856-3990, ext. 4).

■ First State RC&D is providing volunteer repair service (flooring, electrical work, etc.) to low-income people with water damage (not clean-up work).

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■ Problems with insurance can be directed to the Delaware Insurance Commissioners Office at 1-800282-8611.

“It looks like some other options will be available in the near future,” Walls said.

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There are two sides to the water damage issue in the city of Seaford.

And I think we need someone with the knowledge of Solomon to come up with a solution.

On one side are residents who have suffered damage. As the cleanup from the June 25 flood and rain storm enters its third week, some people are getting a little tired of the situation and want some answers. They want to know why their street flooded.

Several homes within the city limits of Seaford received damage from water seeping (or pouring) into basements or crawl spaces. Some received minor damage and others are looking at major rebuilds like those on Washington Avenue in Wilmar Village.

A question being asked is this: Is it reasonable to expect that city residents can be free from water damage caused by flooded streets when the city has a storm water system?

That is a fair question to ask when 90 percent of the residents in the city did not have serious problems resulting from flooded streets.

The most seriously affected residents are saying that it doesn’t seem fair that some people have to suffer serious losses while others do not.

They pay the same taxes and expect the same services.

On the other side are public officials, some of whom were also adversely impacted by the storm. Officials have repeated time and time again that no system could handle the amount of water that fell on the Seaford-Blades area on June 25. In fact, they say, it’s a miracle there wasn’t more damage or a serious injury.

They say that this past storm was such a freaky act of nature that will not happen again in another 100 to 150 years.

There is some credence to that statement when you consider what happened at Chapel Branch. Even two large five-foot culverts under the railroad tracks could not begin to handle the water flowing through the area. The two large culverts were put in to help alleviate a flooding problem that occurred in the area in 2001. They seemed to be working well — that was until June 25 when a 10-foot wall of water blasted the area.

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of that water during the time period the damage ONALD AC RTHUR was done in the area where Chapel Branch A question being asked crosses Rt. 20. is this: Is it reasonable to Over the years, Porter Street, Washing- expect that city residents can be free from water ton Avenue and Crossdamage caused by floodgate Village have had water problems. City ed streets when the city officials have allocated has a storm water sysinfrastructure money to tem? make upgrades and repairs to storm water case on Washington Avenue. systems in those areas. According to Barry Blackwell, who lives on city officials, the upgrades have Linden Street in the Wilmar Village helped and under normal conditions neighborhood where Washington are working well.

Avenue is located, has presented a So where does that leave us? letter to the Seaford mayor, council It seems fair that if damage was and administration asking for help caused by an inadequate city storm in relief from 50 years of water water system, that the city has some problems in the neighborhood. He of the responsibility to help repair said his neighbors are putting out or pay for that damage if federal or hundreds of thousands of dollars to state funds will not help those in replace water heaters, electrical panneed. The key word in that sentence els and wiring, washers and dryers, is “inadequate” because someone duct work, furnaces, tools, freezers, has to define what that means. foundation repairs and to pay for If officials claim that no system motel rooms. could adequately handle the amount “Personally, I believe that 50 of water that was present on June years is more than enough time to 25, we can understand that the resolve this problem,” he wrote in storm was an unusual one. the letter. “Our goal is to form a Yet, for the majority of people partnership for success in regards to living in Seaford, the system did getting an effective drainage system handle the water in and around their for the residents of Wilmar Village.” property. It may have overflowed No one should have to live with and backed up temporarily, but it the fear of flooding in their neighdid not flood and have to be borhood when they don’t live near a pumped out by volunteer firefightriver or any other body of water. ers for nearly two days like was the

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Ginny Short, who lives on the “high end” of Washington Avenue, took this photograph on her street on June 25.

Sales George Beauchamp Barbara Conn Rick Cullen Carole Kauffman Jimmy McWilliams Debbie Bell Composition Rita Brex

Laurel Star Advisory Board Dale Boyce Sandy Davis Toni Gootee H. Robert Hickman Jane Hudson Linda Justice Albert Jones Kendal Jones Mike Lambert

Janet Lee Don Phillips Cora Selby Richard Small Debbie Waller Seaford Star Advisory Board Shirley Baynum Beverly Blades Tommy Cooper

Edward Cranston Mike Hall Nancy Harper John Hollis Karen Johnston Jan Lundquist Ron Marvel John Rittenhouse Bill Royal Steve Theis Layton Wheeler

Publishers of the Seaford Star and Laurel Star community newspapers, (Salisbury, Md.) Business Journal and the Morning Star Business Report

MORNING STAR

â&#x153;ł JULY 13 - 19, 2006

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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Tides Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

A couple of thunderstorms

A thundershower possible

Partly sunny and very warm

Partly sunny and very warm

Mostly sunny and humid

Sun and some clouds

Sun and some clouds

91/71

85/68

88/69

90/68

89/71

90/72

91/71

Almanac Statistics through Tuesday July 11 at Georgetown, Delaware

Temperatures

Precipitation

High for the week . . . . . . . . . . .

Low for the week . . . . . . . . . . .

Normal high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Normal low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Average temperature . . . . . . . .

. 93° . 60° . 87° . 64° 74.4°

Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . 1.68â&#x20AC;?

Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . 1.81â&#x20AC;?

Normal for the month . . . . . . . . 0.98â&#x20AC;?

Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . 25.20â&#x20AC;?

Smyrna 88/71 Dover 88/71

Time 1:36 p.m.

9:03 a.m.

2:29 p.m.

9:24 p.m.

Date September 7 September 22 October 6 October 19

Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

Rise .5:49 a.m. .5:49 a.m. .5:50 a.m. .5:51 a.m. .5:51 a.m. .5:52 a.m. .5:53 a.m.

Last July 17

Harrington 89/71

Time 11:08 p.m.

1:22 a.m.

10:08 a.m.

5:36 a.m.

Milford 90/71 Greenwood 91/71

Lewes 90/71

Bridgeville 91/71

Sun and Moon Sun Thursday .

Friday . . . .

Saturday . .

Sunday . . .

Monday . .

Tuesday . .

Wednesday

. . . . . . .

Set .8:28 p.m. .8:27 p.m. .8:27 p.m. .8:26 p.m. .8:25 p.m. .8:25 p.m. .8:24 p.m.

New July 25

High Low High 4:13 a 11:06 a 4:41 p 5:01 a 11:54 a 5:33 p 5:51 a 12:11 a 6:27 p 6:42 a 1:11 a 7:23 p 7:36 a 2:14 a 8:22 p 8:35 a 3:21 a 9:24 p 9:40 a 4:29 a 10:28 p

Low 11:15 p â&#x20AC;&#x201D;12:43 p 1:34 p 2:26 p 3:22 p 4:20 p

Vienna, MD

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

When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.

Date July 13 July 29 August 10 August 25

Day Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.

Wed.

Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weather.

High Low High Low Temperatures are Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highs Day and Thursday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lows.

Thurs. 7:32 a 1:13 a 8:00 p 1:59 p Fri. 8:20 a 2:08 a 8:52 p 2:47 p Sat. 9:10 a 3:04 a 9:46 p 3:36 p Sun. 10:01 a 4:04 a 10:42 p 4:27 p Mon. 10:55 a 5:07 a 11:41 p 5:19 p Tues. 11:54 a 6:14 a â&#x20AC;&#x201D;- 6:15 p Wed. 12:43 a 7:22 a 12:59 p 7:13 p

Apogee and Perigee

Perigee Apogee Perigee Apogee

Nanticoke River Roaring Point, MD

Moon Rise Thursday . . .10:38 p.m.

Friday . . . . . .11:05 p.m.

Saturday . . . .11:30 p.m.

Sunday . . . . .11:55 p.m.

Monday . . . . . . . . .none Tuesday . . . .12:22 a.m.

Wednesday . .12:52 a.m.

First Aug 2

Set . .8:31 a.m. . .9:47 a.m. .11:00 a.m. .12:12 p.m. . .1:23 p.m. . .2:35 p.m. . .3:46 p.m.

SEAFORD 91/71 Blades 91/71

Rehoboth Beach 92/71 Georgetown 91/71 Concord 91/71 Laurel 90/71 Delmar 89/71

Millsboro 92/71

Bethany Beach 89/71 Fenwick Island 91/72

Full Aug 9

Day High Low High Low Thurs. 6:54 a 12:35 a 7:22 p 1:21 p Fri. 7:42 a 1:30 a 8:14 p 2:09 p Sat. 8:32 a 2:26 a 9:08 p 2:58 p Sun. 9:23 a 3:26 a 10:04 p 3:49 p Mon. 10:17 a 4:29 a 11:03 p 4:41 p Tues. 11:16 a 5:36 a â&#x20AC;&#x201D;- 5:37 p Wed. 12:05 a 6:44 a 12:21 p 6:35 p

Rehoboth Beach Day Thurs.

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues.

Wed.

High 9:11 a 10:03 a 10:56 a 11:52 a 12:11 a 1:07 a 2:08 a

Low High Low 3:10 a 9:39 p 3:07 p 3:58 a 10:28 p 4:03 p 4:47 a 11:18 p 5:02 p 5:37 a â&#x20AC;&#x201D;- 6:04 p 6:27 a 12:51 p 7:08 p 7:19 a 1:53 p 8:15 p 8:13 a 2:57 p 9:23 p

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