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News Fences - Laurel cracking down on property owners with deteriorating or unattractive fences. Page 5 emergency - The emergency department at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford is once again certified to handle most trauma patients. Page 2 Housing market - A short sale offers an alternative to foreclosure. Page 6 all natural? - Are all natural snacks healthier? Page 10 taxes - CRI looks at need to thoroughly analyze how every tax dollar is being spent. Page 23 accident - A car with three young children inside slams into a house near Laurel. Page 37

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banner- The Laurel Major League all-star softball team carries the District III banner around the Rehoboth Little League field after defeating Nanticoke in the championship game on Monday. See story on page 39. Photo by Mike McClure

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Laurel wants development to proceed in a timely manner By Tony E. Windsor As the economic conditions have created a slowing of new residential and commercial development, the Town of Laurel is seeking a way to ease the impact of the economy in the area of sewer capacity. Town Manager Bill Fasano is proposing an ordinance that he hopes will both encourage developers to move on projects in a timely manner, but also avoid the town holding sewer capacity at the municipal waste water treatment plant indefinitely. During a recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, Fasano laid out the concept of Ordinance 2009-8, dealing with sewer capacity reservation and allocations. Fasano said traditionally, the town has allowed property owners who are planning commercial or residential projects to reserve capacity at the municipal treatment facility. However, many of these develop-

ments have failed to come to past and leave the reserved sewer capacity still in play, which prevents the town from approving capacity for new projects. The new Ordinance would put a fixed time limit on how long the property owner will be afforded reservation of sewer capacity for a development project. There is also a provision for the reservation of existing sewer capacity for property owners who desire to develop their property to include new sewer service. The process for sewer reservation involves an application and reservation fees. The fees are refundable to the property owner in the form of sewer impact and connection fees once the project is completed. Should the project not be completed in a timely manner, the reservation of continued on page 4

legion boys nation selects chris cutsail By Pat Murphy Laurel High School Senior Chris Cutsail has been selected to attend the American Legion Boys Nation at Marymount University in Arlington, Va., on the 17th of July through the 25th. He is one of 98 students selected nationwide based on leadership skills, academic record and activity at American Legion Boys State. The weeklong program introduces the seniors to the structure and functions of the federal government while combining lectures and forums with visitations to federal agencies, institutions, memorials and historic spots in and around Washington, D.C. The program is designed to inspire a strong devotion to America while providing a practical view of federal government procedures. Many of the current leaders of our country are Boys Nation Alumni. continued on page 4

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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital CEO Steve Rose, left, and trauma medical director Stephen Carey show off the plaque certifying that the Nanticoke emergency department is a level III trauma center. The plaque, which will be put up again, was removed two years ago when the department lost its level III designation. In the background is Lisa Wile, director of emergency services. Photo by Lynn R. Parks.

Nanticoke Memorial attains level III trauma center status By Lynn R. Parks

The emergency department at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford is once again certified to handle most trauma patients. With the addition of round-theclock emergency orthopedic care, the department has met the requirements for a level III trauma center, as defined by the American College of Surgeons. “This is a great day, a beautiful day, a momentous day,” hospital spokesman Tom Brown told a crowd of about 100 people, including local dignitaries, hospital staff and volunteers with the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, on Monday. “Today, we have level III trauma status, with coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” Other level III trauma centers in Delaware are located at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, and at Bayhealth Medical Centers in Dover and Milford. Christiana Hospital near Newark has the only level I trauma center in the state. The state’s only level II center is at the A. I. duPont Hospital for Children near Wilmington.

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Nanticoke lost its level III status two years ago, in July 2007, when it could not guarantee that an orthopedic surgeon would be available in its emergency department. Since then, patients needing emergency orthopedic care have been taken to other hospitals in the area, including the Bayhealth Medical Centers and Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. “This will be easier on us and easier on the patients,” said Tyler Wood, a five-year volunteer with the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department and driver of the ambulance that brought Nanticoke CEO Steve Rose and doctors Stephen Carey and Rafik Muawwad to the announcement ceremony. “Now, we won’t have to take patients all the way to Dover or Salisbury. We’ll have a 10-minute drive instead of a 30-minute drive.” “You can’t have ambulances driving past your hospital,” said Carey, a surgeon and Nanticoke’s trauma medical director. “But that’s what we have had for two years.”

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Laurel wants sewer capacity freed up as development stalls Continued from page 1

capacity expires and the reservation fees accumulated are retained by the town. According to the language of the Ordinance, the property owner pays a onetime application fee equal to at least one percent of the total connection fees for the project, which today would amount to $20 per EDU, and an annual reservation fee equal to at least one-quarter percent of the total impact fees for the project, which would amount to $10 per EDU. Upon connecting the project developments to the sewer system, 75 percent of these fees would be refunded to the owner in the form of credits for connection and impact fees. Fasano said there is also an exemption provided from the capacity fees in a specific case. If a property owner is willing to finance improvements to the Town’s wastewater infrastructure and facilities, he or she may reserve the added sewer service

capacity without paying the application or reservation fees; however, this reservation expires if the property owner loses a controlling interest in the property for which the expanded sewer service was added. Also included in the Ordinance is a provision that denies property owner capacity reservations to be transferred between properties. “This eliminates the potential for the rise of the ‘cap and trade’ system that could create a market for sewer capacity credits,” he said. Currently there are several development projects on hold in Laurel. All of these have been awarded sewer capacity reservations. In total these amount to over 880 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) on reserve at the waste water treatment plant. This in addition to 84 EDUs the town has on reserve to accommodate future in filling and future annexations. Projects currently holding sewer capac-

Cutsail to attend Legion Boys Nation Continued from page 1

Says Dean Ivory, principal at Laurel High School, about Cutsail: “Chris will be entering his senior year at Laurel High in August. He is a three-letter varsity athlete in football, wrestling and baseball. He has earned All Conference and All State recognition for his athletic achievements. Chris has maintained a 4.0 Grade Point Average, while taking rigorous academic

courses including honors and advanced placement studies. He is a member of the National Honor Society and is the 2010 class treasurer. Chris is a tremendous student. He is hard working, intelligent, and driven to succeed. Whether in the classroom, the mat or on the field, Chris always gives his best effort. It is an honor to serve as his principal.” Cutsail’s parents are Sandra and Charles Cutsail.

ity include Royal Farms (15 EDUs), Rite Aid (5 EDUs), Shady Acres (216 EDUs), Village Brook East (182 EDUs), Village Brooke West (183 EDUs), Village Brooke North (266 EDUs) and Howard Street Project (14 EDUs). The new Ordinance 2009-8 would require that these properties with existing sewer capacity have their final plans approved by Laurel Planning and Zoning no later than July 1, 2010, or risk facing the expiration of the capacity. Beyond this requirement, the property owners would also be required to adhere to existing subdivision ordinances which call for having the project completed within five years of being approved by Planning

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and Zoning. If this does not occur, the property owner would be in violation of the subdivision ordinance and also forfeit the sewer capacity. At present the Town has about 1,540 EDUs available for sewer capacity. Fasano recommends that no less than 100 EDUs be held by the Town for infill development and redevelopment that may require new sewer service, as well as new sewer connections for existing annexed properties such as Bargain Bill’s and The Car Store. The Ordinance 2009-8 was approved by Mayor and Council for a First Reading and will come back on July 20, for a Second Reading and potential approval.

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SOLD! - Laurel Auction Market opened for the 69th year on Thursday, July 9, at 9 a.m. with the familiar â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buyers to the Platformâ&#x20AC;? from Auctioneer Lee Collins. A cool damp spring kept the watermelons and cantaloupes from being ready. Photo by Pat Murphy.

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By Tony E. Windsor As the economic conditions have created a slowing of new residential and commercial development, the Town of Laurel is seeking a way to ease the impact of the economy in the area of sewer capacity. Town Manager Bill Fasano is proposing an ordinance that he hopes will both encourage developers to move on projects in a timely manner, but also avoid the town holding sewer capacity at the municipal waste water treatment plant indefinitely. During a recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, Fasano laid out the concept of Ordinance 2009-8, dealing with sewer capacity reservation and allocations. Fasano said traditionally, the town has allowed property owners who are planning commercial or residential projects to reserve capacity at the municipal treatment facility. However, many of these develop-

Legion Boys Nation selects Chris Cutsail By Pat Murphy Laurel High School Senior Chris Cutsail has been selected to attend the American Legion Boys Nation at Marymount University in Arlington, Va., on the 17th of July through the 25th. He is one of 98 students selected nationwide based on leadership skills, academic record and activity at American Legion Boys State. The weeklong program introduces the seniors to the structure and functions of the federal government while combining lectures and forums with visitations to federal agencies, institutions, memorials and historic spots in and around Washington, D.C. The program is designed to inspire a strong devotion to America while providing a practical view of federal government procedures. Many of the current leaders of our country are Boys Nation Alumni. Continued on page 4

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Laurel wants sewer capacity freed up as development stalls Continued from page 1

Cutsail to attend Legion Boys Nation Continued from page 1

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Laurel cracking down on deteriorating and unattractive fencing By Tony E. Windsor In an effort to “enhance the beauty and orderly appearance of the Town,” Laurel officials have once again examined the use of fencing throughout the community. The issue first came to surface back in April when the council discussed concerns about having barriers utilizing barbed wire or concertina-style fencing in the town. It was decided that the Town’s codes dealing with fences should be amended. An amendment, 2009-7, was drafted and recommended for approval by Laurel Planning and Zoning. The Ordinance would amend Chapter 175 of the town’s Code regarding residential fencing. The proposed amendment includes raising height regulations from three feet to three and a half feet and up to four-feet for fencing that includes decorative scalloped tops and is located in the front yard. The proposed amendment also includes prohibiting the use of “barbed wire, barbed tape or concertina wire on any fence or wall located in a front yard or adjacent to a public street.” The amendment also states that in a front yard only decorative fences will be permitted, “stockade and chain-link styles are prohibited.” In regard to commercial, industrial or marine properties, the Ordinance states that any fence or wall cannot exceed eight feet in height and those located in front yards at a street intersection cannot be constructed of materials that “hinder clear vision.”

During Mayor and Council discussions in April, Councilwoman Robin Fisher asked whether fencing that is prohibited by the new ordinance, but already exists at the residence, will be in violation or will it be grandfathered in. Town Manager Bill Fasano said anything already in place will be considered grandfathered in unless it falls into a state of disrepair and requires significant changes or replacement.

Another Council member, Don Phillips suggested that there be consideration of how such an ordinance may affect people who have swimming pools installed on their property. Fasano said the ordinance would not impact swimming pool fencing because the town has a separate code which deals exclusively with those types of mandatory fencing.

The Ordinance also stipulates that any fence or wall that falls into a state of disrepair, or that is damaged, be repaired to its original condition, fully replaced, or fully removed by the owner, within 30 days. The Ordinance passed a First Reading by the Mayor and Council and will come back for a second and final reading on Monday, July 20 during the scheduled public Mayor and Council meeting.

State Representative Biff Lee (R-Laurel) announces the results of his Spring 2009 District Survey, which included support for legalized sportsbetting at the state’s three horse racing facilities, mandatory furloughs for state employees in this year’s budget crisis and doing away with the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP). Of the more than 600 constituents who responded to this year’s survey, 57% said state employees should be forced to take unpaid time off to help fill a nearly $800 million budget shortfall. When asked about which options lawmakers should choose if budget cuts fail to bridge the budget gap, 52% preferred laying off state employees before increasing taxes. To raise additional state revenue, more than 60% were in favor of legalizing parley sports-betting at Delaware’s existing slot machine venues – the three raceways.

While nearly three-quarters of the participants said they believe the state should continue to fund driver’s education in public and private schools, about 70% were in support of reducing the amount of state grants that are awarded to non-profit organizations in an effort to balance the budget. In light of the state’s fiscal problems, 67% said they would support diverting money from Delaware’s annual share of the National Tobacco Settlement – money that currently goes to health and antismoking programs – to the general budget. When asked whether the state budget should be capped at no more than the annual rate of inflation (except during a state emergency), respondents overwhelmingly said that it should. Participants also overwhelmingly supported abandoning the Delaware Student Testing Program in favor of using an established testing system that provides

teachers and parents with faster and more useful information on what students are learning. Respondents were split evenly when asked if they were generally satisfied with the quality of education their child is receiving. Nearly 75% of the participants were in favor of re-examining Delaware’s mandatory minimum sentencing procedures for low-level drug offenders. Seventy percent said they believe that statewide elected officials should be required to resign the posts they hold before filing to run for another statewide office. Among the state agencies that participants said they would like to see overhauled were the Department of Transportation, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Correction.

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Business A short sale offers an alternative to foreclosure By SCAOR

When Robert and Jane Johnson (not their real names) bought a home in 2005, they had high hopes for their new home. This was their “dream home.” All they had left to do was build a deck and begin to enjoy barbeques and family picnics; life was wonderful! However, less than two years after purchasing their dream home, Robert began dealing with some medical issues. Due to his health and the impact of the economy, Robert lost his job. After about six months of struggling with all of the bills, they realized they were sinking into a financial abyss. They talked with various financial advisors and concluded that, even with a loan modification of some sort, they could not pay their mortgage loan on the property. As painful as it was, they realized they needed to sell their home and find something more affordable. They contacted a realtor to list their home for sale. They found that, due to the current real estate climate, in order to sell their home, they would have to price it below the amount they owed on their mortgage. When they originally purchased their home they had

maximized the loan to almost 100% of the sales price. Now, unfortunately, their mortgage loan amount exceeded the estimated value of their home. Normally, this would mean that if the Johnsons sold the home below what they owed, they would have to pay the difference between the loan amount and the actual closing amount. They wondered if this nightmare could get any worse and began to feel their only way out of the financial stress was to simply walk away from the house and allow the bank to foreclose. But they knew this would significantly impact their credit for years to come and limit their ability to buy another home in the future. Fortunately, there is another alternative - a “short sale.” When a borrower is in distress, sometimes the bank is willing to consider accepting less than what is owed on the balance of the mortgage loan. This is particularly true when the foreclosure process may prove to be more expensive to the lender. There are several parts to this: • The bank needs to have an understanding of the local market to determine that the house value is less than the current loan on the property.

• The homeowners must be able to show hardship, that they can no longer pay the mortgage loan and are willing to sell their home. • The bank must conclude that allowing the homeowner to sell the home in a short sale will be less costly than the foreclosure process for the bank. • The homeowner lists their property “For Sale” with a realtor to market to potential buyers to purchase the home at current market value or less. If the Johnsons decide to pursue the short sale, there are a number of items to address: • They have to prepare a “hardship letter” that explains the events that led to their current financial situation. • The homeowners need to create and provide a full financial statement that outlines their income, assets and debts. This document will need to be supported by W2 forms, pay stubs and bank and retirement plan statements. It is critical that the information confirms their financial hardship. • The bank will want a comparative market analysis to determine the current market values and conditions of the area. • Once the bank agrees with the short sale approach, the Johnsons must attract a

buyer. • If a buyer decides to buy the property, a contract of sale is created and submitted to both the Johnsons, as the sellers, and the bank for approval. • The buyer will need to produce proof of their ability to purchase the property. • When the contract to purchase is submitted, both the seller and buyer need to be patient. This can be a lengthy process as the bank will require time to evaluate the contract, assess the appraisals and the relative value of the property, review the ability of the buyer, and analyze the bank’s cost of a short sale versus a foreclosure. This process can take 2 to 4 months. Since this process is both stressful and complicated, it is often an advantage to enlist the help of a Real Estate professional. Such a professional can help with an explanation of the details of the hardship letter, coordinate and provide analysis of the property’s value, interact with bank officials, and create a sales strategy to attract a buyer for the property. Be sure to talk with a realtor who has experience with short sales and can guide you through the process to a successful outcome.

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The Movies At Midway Rt. 1, Midway Shopping Ctr., Rehoboth Beach, 645-0200 SCHEDULE SHOWN IS FOR FRIDAY, 7/17 THRU THURSDAY, 7/23 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince . . . . . . . PG . . . . . . . . . . . . .Midnight Screening: Thurs ., 7/16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:40, 1:45, 3:45, 6:05, 6:50, 9:10, 9:50 Bruno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:25, 9:50 I Love You, Beth Cooper . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs . . . PG . . . . . . . . . . . . (Digital 3 D)1:10, 3:50, 6:20, 8:35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Not 3D) 1:40, 4:30, 6:50, 9:05 Public Enemies . . . . . . . . . R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:45, 3:40, 6:40, 9:35 Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen . . . PG-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 My Sister’s Keeper . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:25, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 The Proposal . . . . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:05, 3:35, 6:40, 9:05 Taking of Pelham 123 . . . R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:00, 9:30 The Hangover . . . . . . . . . . R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 9:40 Up (Not 3D) . . . . . . . . . . . PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:35, 4:10, 6:35, 8:40 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian . PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30, 3:45 Angels & Demons . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:10, 6:45 G-Force, The Ugly Truth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midnight Screening: Thursday 7/23 all shows subject to change and availability

Regal Salisbury Stadium 16 2322 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD, 410-860-1370

SCHEDULE SHOWN IS FOR FRIDAY, 7/17 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince PG . . 11:20 am, 11:50 am, 12:30, 1:15, 1:50, 2:40, 3:10, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:45, 4:30, 5:10, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 9:45, 10:15, 11:00 Bruno . . . . . . . . . . . . .R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:05, 1:05, 2:15, 3:20, 4:40, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30, 7:10, 8:05, 9:25, 10:25 I Love You, Beth Cooper . . . . . . . .PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:35, 2:05, 4:45, 7:20, 10:00 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs . . . . . . .PG . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:25, 3:55, 6:15, 8:40 (OC) 11:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital 3D 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35 Public Enemies . . . . . .R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:40, 4:00, 7:35, 10:40 My Sister’s Keeper . . .PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:55, 7:25, 10:05 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen . . . . . . . .PG13 . . . 12:10, 1:00, 3:25, 4:15, 6:40, 7:30, 9:55, 10:45 The Proposal . . . . . . .PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:05, 1:35, 4:10, 6:45, 9:35 The Hangover . . . . . . .R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 am, 1:55, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:40, 2:20 OC = Open Captioned For additional dates and showtimes go to www .fandango .com/21804_movietheatershowtimes

Clayton Theater Dagsboro, Del. 20 732-3744 SCHEDULE SHOWN IS FOR FRIDAY, 7/17 THRU THURSDAY, 7/23 Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince . . . . PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nightly 7:30, Sunday 2:30 & 7:30

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12-Volt NiCd XRP™ Cordless Drill/Driver with Case #240280

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2" x 4" x 96" Kiln-Dried Whitewood Select Stud #6005

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4-1/2" Thin Cutting Wheel •For fast cutting of ferrous metals and stainless steel #178780

was Discount taken at register. Offer valid 7/16/09 - 7/20/09.

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Details on our policies and services: Prices may vary after 7/20/09 if there are market variations. “Was” prices in this advertisement were in effect on 7/9/09 and may vary based on Lowe’s Everyday Low Price policy. See store for details regarding product warranties. We reserve the right to limit quantities. ✖Ask for 10% Off your first single-receipt in-store purchase charged to your new Lowe’s Accounts Receivable or Lowe’s Business Account when you open your new account in any Lowe’s store and make your first purchase between 7/16/09 - 7/20/09. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase and cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or discount. This coupon is good for a single receipt purchase of any in-stock or Special Order merchandise only up to $5000 (Maximum discount $500). Coupon is not redeemable for cash, is nontransferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Void if altered, copied, transferred, or sold through any on-line auction. Limit one coupon per household or business. Not valid on sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, purchase of services or gift cards. Offer must be requested at the time of purchase. Offer is subject to credit approval. Coupon valid for one time use only. Offer is not valid for accounts opened prior to 7/16/09. Excludes Lowe’s® Consumer Credit Accounts, Lowe’s® Project CardSM Accounts, and all Lowe’s® VISA® Accounts. While Lowe’s strives to be accurate, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error. Prices and promotions apply to US locations only. ©2009 by Lowe’s®. All rights reserved. Lowe’s® and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. (090791) 001/090791/003

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with purchase of $499 of in-stock Owens Corning Oakridge® 30-year shingles. Offer valid 7/16/09 - 7/20/09. Not valid on installed purchases. Limit 1 per household. See store for details.

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gift card on purchases of $99-$198 gift card on purchases of $199 or more.

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with purchase of any in-stock Werner ladder products via mail-in rebate. Offer valid 7/16/09 7/20/09. Offer applies to Werner ladder products only. Cannot be combined with any other offers or prior purchases. Rebate form will print on receipt once purchased with detailed redemption instructions included. See store for details.

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Details on our policies and services: Prices may vary after 7/20/09 if there are market variations. “Was” prices in this advertisement were in effect on 7/9/09 and may vary based on Lowe’s Everyday Low Price policy. See store for details regarding product warranties. We reserve the right to limit quantities. ✖Ask for 10% Off your first single-receipt in-store purchase charged to your new Lowe’s Accounts Receivable or Lowe’s Business Account when you open your new account in any Lowe’s store and make your first purchase between 7/16/09 - 7/20/09. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase and cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or discount. This coupon is good for a single receipt purchase of any in-stock or Special Order merchandise only up to $5000 (Maximum discount $500). Coupon is not redeemable for cash, is nontransferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Void if altered, copied, transferred, or sold through any online auction. Limit one coupon per household or business. Not valid on sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, purchase of services or gift cards. Offer must be requested at the time of purchase. Offer is subject to credit approval. Coupon valid for one time use only. Offer is not valid for accounts opened prior to 7/16/09. Excludes Lowe’s® Consumer Credit Accounts, Lowe’s® Project CardSM Accounts, and all Lowe’s® VISA® Accounts. While Lowe’s strives to be accurate, unintentional errors may occur. We reserve the right to correct any error. Prices and promotions apply to US locations only. ©2009 by Lowe’s®. All rights reserved. Lowe’s® and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. (090791-1) 001/0907911/003,004,007,009,014,019,023,030,034,045,060,061,083,084,095,104,106,108,112,123,124,135,136,138,139

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Health Buyer beware of ‘all natural’ food labels By Mary Trotter, MS, RD

You’ve probably seen the advertisements by now. Potato chips with just three ingredients: potatoes, oil and salt. Ice cream with just five ingredients, including real sugar and cream. Even sodas are getting into the act, using real sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. But does an all natural snack mean it’s healthier? The definition of an all natural product simply means it contains no artificial ingredients. So for example, while there’s no arguing that sugar in ice cream is an all natural ingredient, there’s also no arguing that adding sugar to any food offers nothing more than “empty calories;” i.e., there’s no nutritional value. Yes, cream is all natural; however, it contains over 20 times the unhealthy fat than something made with low-fat or fatfree milk. In reality many ice cream products, along with many other snacks, have been made from all natural ingredients for years. The nutritional value of these snack foods hasn’t changed — just the way food companies choose to market them to the public. This current trend in food marketing, a “back to basics” approach, trumpeting their goods as “all natural” and touting fewer ingredients, is in many respects a good thing. Fewer ingredients does mean less processed. During food processing some nutrients may be removed, such as vitamins or fiber, while at the same time, other chemicals

may be added, like preservatives and flavorings. This is why whole grain crackers and chips — with the whole grain or seed and its vitamins, antioxidants, trace minerals, and fiber still intact — is a better nutritional option than plain saltines or crackers — where the grain has been milled to produce white flour, losing many of those important nutrients and fiber. But what still matters most in any food you consume is the nutrition density of the ingredients going into the product, whether the product is labeled “all natural” or not. In other words, how much nutrition bang per calorie are you getting for that hardearned buck? Here are some healthy, all natural snack food ideas: • Good old fruits and vegetables – It’s recommended for adults and children to get at least five servings of fruits and vegetables everyday, so why not incorporate them into your snacks? Cut an apple in half and smear on some all natural peanut butter or put that peanut butter on celery and add some raisins to make your kids “ants on a log.” Remember that buying local, in season, picking your own, supporting your nearby farmers markets, and buying frozen are all money-saving ways to provide these healthy options and stay within your food budget. • Flavored water – If the thought of plain water has no appeal, why not try adding your own flavor? Orange or lemon slices are the usual tricks…but why not try raspberries, watermelon, or even cucum-

Tylenol is safe taken as directed By Dr. Anthony Policastro

There has been a lot in the news recently about the safety of Tylenol. The generic name for Tylenol is acetaminophen. The issue is really not with Tylenol itself. There are many drugs that contain acetaminophen besides Tylenol. These include Percocet, Darvocet, Ultracet and Nyquil. When people get sick, they tend to take medications that they think will help them. Unfortunately, they do not always read the labels. Someone who takes Tylenol for a headache and Nyquil for a cold is getting a double dose of acetaminophen. The FDA’s main concern is people mixing medications. It is much better to take a preparation with a single drug in it. Once you begin taking combinations, it can create issues for things other than acetaminophen. Another problem is the frequency of dosing. Acetaminophen is listed as an every four hour drug and the maximum daily dose is 4,000 mg per day. If you

take two regular strength tablets, that is about 650 mg per day. If you take it exactly every four hours that would be six doses per day. Six times 650 comes out to just about 3,900 mg per day, which is within the daily dosage limit. However, if you take extra strength tablets, the dose is 1,000 mg per dose. If you take these every four hours, you would take 6,000 mg per day - over the daily dosage limit. For children, the recommendation is that you should give acetaminophen every four hours but not more than five times a day. High dosages of acetaminophen causes liver problems. Many people choose acetaminophen to overdose on when they attempt suicide because they think the drug won’t cause pain. Unfortunately, many of them go into liver failure because it does not do what they think it will. Like all medication acetaminophen must be respected. It remains safe in the proper doses. Make sure you read the label, follow dosage instructions and don’t mix it with other medications.

ber? There are also flavored waters on the market that are all natural with no calories. If you find them on sale, stock up! • Trail mix – Trail mixes come in so many varieties and are easy to make on your own, allowing you to save some money and offer a great, all natural, onthe-go snack for your whole family. • Pretzels – There are all natural, whole grain pretzels available. But even regular, store-brand pretzels are a much healthier, all natural option than potato or corn chips. • Popcorn – Easy to make, easy to pack and store, and so easy to flavor! When made at home, popcorn can satisfy a sweet tooth or a salt craving naturally and with substantially less fat and fewer calories than many microwave or bagged varieties — and less cost too. Of course, we all want to indulge at times. So if ice cream is a must-have treat in your household, why not try the slow churned variety? It has less calories and unhealthy fat than traditional ice cream but maintains the creamy texture you know and love and all natural options are available. If chocolate is your go-to splurge, give a glass of lowfat chocolate milk a try. It’ll satisfy your

sweet tooth while also providing those other important nutrients you won’t find in a chocolate bar. In today’s economic climate, we are all stretching our food dollars at the grocery store. Snack foods can have a place in a healthy diet but shop for them with a “buyer beware” attitude. Look beyond the large print and big claims — “all natural,” “just three ingredients,” “real,” “pure,” — on the front of the food package and pay attention to the nutrition label and the ingredients list on the back. Understanding what’s in the food you eat gives you control and allows you the ability to decide what is best and healthiest for your family. About the author Mary Trotter is a program and policy analyst for Nemours Health & Prevention Services. A registered dietician with a master’s degree in human nutrition, Mary provides technical assistance, training, and staff support to community agencies, organizations and coalitions implementing new health promotion strategies.

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Health Briefs Hospital to donate bike helmets

Kent County Tourism has partnered with Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington in conjunction with the 23rd Amish Country Bike Tour’s “Give A Child A Bike” campaign. The duPont Hospital’s Trauma Program will provide a helmet for every bike donated this year. “If you have a used bicycle or a scooter in your garage that is no longer ridden, as long as it is in good condition, we can find a child that will put it to good use,” said Robin Coventry, director of public affairs and special events. “New bikes can also be purchased for under $100 and donated.” Statewide businesses can become sponsors or partners. To donate a bike, contact Kent County Tourism at 302-734-4888. The 23rd Amish Country Bike Tour and Pedal Away Prostate Race is Sept. 12 on Legislative Mall in Dover. For more information or to register, visit www.visitdover.com. Kent County Tourism is working with the Boys and Girls Club in Delaware to locate children that need bicycles.

Law to help health insurance costs

Premiums insurance companies charge Delawareans for medical coverage will now receive the same scrutiny from state regulators as auto, homeowners and workers compensation policies. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 35, which Gov. Jack Markell signed into law earlier this week, gives Delaware’s Insurance Department the authority to regulate health insurance premiums. The department now has the authority to ultimately reject proposed premium increases if the company cannot justify the hike in rates. “This law will protect Delawareans who are already being squeezed by rising insurance costs,” Markell said. “While the federal government continues working on how to reform the nation’s health care system, we can take concrete actions in Delaware to hold down costs and make insurance more affordable.”

Grants help uninsured residents

States will be able to access $40 million of the allotted $100 million in federal grants to expand enrollment in State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)

Jona Gorra, M.D. FACP 10 West Laurel St. Georgetown, DE 19947

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and Medicaid, as authorized by the SCHIP expansion signed into law earlier this year. The newly released funds will help bring awareness to those who qualify for government insurance programs, yet are not enrolled. There are over 20,000 cases in Delaware alone, and as many as 12 million throughout the nation. “Delaware is able to apply for this funding to address our enrollment shortfalls and further reduce the number of uninsured in our communities.” Rep Castle said. “As Congress begins to debate health care reform, we can’t overlook federal programs that are already in place. This step by HHS will hopefully enable Delaware to cover more of the children who qualify for assistance.” The program will be administered by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). For more information, visit www.castle.house.gov.

Family Caregiver training

The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter sponsors The Family Caregiver Education Series four times a year in each of Delaware’s three counties. Renaissance HealthCare Center in Millsboro will host the training on Wednesday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This training for family caregivers is free and lunch will be provided by Renaissance HealthCare Center, therefore pre-registration is required by July 17. For more information or to register, call Jamie Magee, branch office coordinator, at 302854-9788.

DGS converts to electronic records

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. (DGS) is the recipient of a $2,200 Delaware Community Foundation Capital Grant that will be used

to purchase computers for the organization’s conversion to electronic medical records. DGS is in the process of purchasing and implementing the new clinical software system from Sequest Technologies, the leading provider of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software solutions for behavioral health organizations. Sequest will connect all five DGS offices across the state electronically, enabling the organization to operate more efficiently and function almost completely without paper. DGS is the largest not-for-profit provider of mental health services for children and youth in the state. Every year, the agency serves approximately 10,000 children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay, at locations in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Lewes and Seaford.

Depression Support Group

There will be a free bimonthly Depression Support Group meeting in Laurel on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Any person who has signs and symptoms of depression and is under the care of a professional counselor/MD is welcome to attend. To register, call Life Matters Counseling and Consulting at 302-465-6612.

CHEER hosts free workshop

Many adults face the challenge of managing one – and often several – chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, hearing problems and depression. The Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP), developed at Stanford University, has proven extremely effective at enabling people to take more control of their own health. This program can give adults a sense of control over their lives, improve their day-to-day functioning, and help save on medical bills. This program will begin at the CHEER Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 5 and it ends Wednesday, Sept. 9. The program consists of 6 – 2 ½ hour workshops which will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call Cindy Mitchell at 856-5187.

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MORNING STAR • july 16 - 22, 2009

Trinity, Danny Short are among list of 2009 winners Riverfest 2009 featured a number of friendly contests and giveaways. Winners of the various competitions are listed below:

2nd – Grace Peterson $50 (Ticket # 232) 3rd – Pete Bohn $25 (Ticket # 180)

Survivor Challenge

Bike Raffle Winners

On Friday evening, eight teams participated in the 2nd Annual Nanticoke Riverfest Survivor Challenge. Each team participated in six different events. In the end, the team with the quickest time through all six events was Trinity Terminators from Trinity Transport in Seaford. Trinity Terminators 7:08:25 Trinity Troopers 7:30:00 5 Amigos 7:35:25 Seaford “City Slickers” 8:08:03 Seaford Subway 10:26:29 Hamilton Towing 11:31:00 Seaford “Survivors” 12:00:04 NHPS/5-2-1 None 13:13:13

Girls Bike Winner: Heather McCarthy - Seaford Boys Bike Winner: Kevin Arturo Millsboro

Riverfest Pageants

Little Miss Riverfest 2009 Peyton Givans Junior Miss Riverfest 2009 Bridget Johnson

Tractor Show - Top 5

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Mayor’s Challenge Winners

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To get the orthopedic surgeons in its emergency department, Nanticoke turned to Delphi Healthcare Partners, a contract physician staffing and management company based in North Carolina. Delphi set up a program at the hospital that guarantees continuous orthopedic on-call coverage. Three doctors, Muawwad, Alexander Doman and Eric Bon-

tempo, are currently providing the on-call coverage. Delphi, which will continue to manage the orthopedic hospitalist program, expects to add a fourth doctor soon. During the time that they are on call, the doctors can be no more than 15 minutes away from the hospital, Brown said. The doctors will also provide orthopedic services to inpatients and follow-up care to anyone they

Hardscrabble project change of date

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces a change in the start date for the pavement and rehabilitation project on Route 20/Hardscrabble Road from Kaye Road to East Trap Pond Road near Seaford. It now will begin on Monday, July 20. Motorists can expect delays and lane closures from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Saturday work hours may also occur to make up time for inclement weather or other delays. Construction is expected to be completed within 45 calendar days, pending weather. The contractor, American Infrastructure-MD Inc., bid $1.4 million for the project and was the lowest of six bids received.

treated in the hospital. Brown said that the contract with Delphi is costing the hospital “well over $1 million.” He expects medical insurance to cover much of that, but probably not all. “We will probably see a loss,” he said. But that is not unusual for a trauma center, Carey said. “Trauma is a money loser,” he added. “But it is a service that

hospitals provide for the community. It’s just a service we have to provide.” Carey, who has been with Nanticoke for 17 years, described Delaware’s trauma system as “very sophisticated.” But the effectiveness of the whole system was diminished during the time that Nanticoke was not a level III center, he added. “You just can’t have a non-

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Local racers visit Camp Barnes

People Kendall Olivia Scott

On Tuesday, June 30, the “Wheel 2 Wheel Show” attended Camp Barnes in Bethany Beach to raise awareness for the camp and promote the annual Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race. Camp Barnes, which has been in operation for 62 years, is open to children between the ages of 10-13 at no cost to the camper or family. The camp accommodates 60 campers per week for six weeks and is operated by the Delaware State Police. Several local racers allowed campers to get an up close look at their race cars and gave out autographed cards. Local musician Taylor Knox provided

entertainment. The Wheel 2 Wheel Show is hosted by Wade Perdue along with his brother Brandon, Kelly Putz and meteorologist Harlan Williams. The show, which covers dirt racing, can be heard live every Tuesday night from 8 to 9 p.m. on 97.5 and 105.9 Cat Country Radio. This year the camp needs the public’s help more than ever in order to keep operating as a free camp. To make a donation to Camp Barnes, send a check or money order to Camp Barnes Inc., DSP Troop 4, 23652 Shortly Rd., Georgetown, DE 19947.

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Kendall Olivia Scott was born on May 29, 2009, at 10:44 p.m., at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 21-inches long. Kendall is the first child of her parents Eric and Morgan Scott of Bridgeville. Maternal grandparents are Linda and Robert Colona of Bridgeville and Charles Butler of Smyrna. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Norma Scott of Bridgeville. Maternal great-grandfather is Charles Butler of Greenwood. Paternal greatgrandmother is Evelyn Spiering of Greensboro, Md.

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Community Bulletin Board Christmas in July

Seaford Elks Lodge #2458 will host a “Christmas in July” auction with spaghetti dinner and a “cake wheel” on Saturday, July 25. The cake wheel will begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the auction will follow. The price is $9.50 and includes spaghetti, salad, Italian bread, dessert, tea and/ or coffee. Everyone is welcome to attend.

‘Boyz 2 Dads’

“Boyz 2 Dads” will be offered to young men ages 12 to 19 the week of August 3. The program will be offered by Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. and the Fatherhood Initiative Coalition. Boyz 2 Dads is an interactive, computer-based video game and decision making program. Space is limited, so please register your son early. Young men 16 - 19 years may register on their own. Snacks and incentives will be provided and certificates will be awarded upon completion. The program will be held in Seaford from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, August 3, 5, and 7. To register, contact Shawn Phillips at 629-7790 or sphillips@dapi.org

Seaford VFW Post 4961 events

On Friday, July 17 the VFW Post will hold their monthly AYCE fried fish & chicken dinner, which includes fish, chicken, fried potatoes, green beans, greens, stewed tomatoes, corn bread, iced tea or coffee. This event, which is every third Friday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m., is $10 per person. On Saturday, July 25, the VFW Post Auxiliaries will hold their annual chicken BBQ/yard sale at 7 a.m. Tables are available for rent at 6 a.m. for $10. The BBQ includes chicken, potato

salad, corn-on-the-cob and a roll for $6. Also on July 25, a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament will be held in the Post’s Hall from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for registration. Attendees should park on the east side of the building.

Seaford Library

• “Express Yourself @ Your Library” is showing a movie on Thursday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. For details, call 629-2524. • “Be Creative @ Your Library” presents “Movie Monday” on July 20 at 1 p.m. This movie is rated G. Call the library for details at 629-2524. • The Children’s Summer Reading Program, “Be Creative @ Your Library” is having a “Juggling Workshop” presented by Cascading Carlos on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. • “Be Creative @ Your Library” with “Snappy Sounds” presented by voice artist Rebecca Jones on Thursday, July 23 at 1 p.m. • “Express Yourself @ Your Library” hosts the NBA2K8 Video Game Tournament on Thursday, July 23 at 3:30 p.m. • The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the Library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive the reimbursement. The Seaford Library will receive 10% of the total receipt. • Saturday, July 25 is the last day to turn in your logs for the Teen Summer Reading program “Express Yourself @ Your Library”. • “Be Creative @ Your Library” presents “Movie Monday” July 27 at 1 p.m. This movie is rated G. Call the library for details at 629-2524. • The Children’s Summer Reading Program “Express Yourself @ Your Library” will be having its “Creamy Confections” grand finale ice cream party on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. • All reading logs for the Teen Summer Reading Program “Express Yourself @

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Yard sale

S.G.C.C. Swim Team will hold a yard sale on Saturday, July 18, 7-10 a.m. at West Seaford Elementary School parking lot. Cash only.

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S.G.C.C. Swim Team will hold a car wash on Saturday, July 18, 8-10 a.m. at the S.G.C.C. parking lot

Morning Star Publications, publishers of the Laurel Star and Seaford Star newspapers, is joining the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club to help send area kids to summer camp. The “Send a Kid to Camp” project features a series of “parking lot” performances by local singer, Tony Windsor. Any business interested in hosting the performances in their store parking lot can contact Maria Motley at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club by calling 6283789.

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Farmers and Artisans Market

Seaford’s Farmers and Artisans Market will be open for the 2009 season until Saturday, Sept. 26 in Kiwanis Park on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Kiwanis Park is located at the intersection of Atlanta Road and Stein Highway. We encourage local growers to join us by bringing your locally grown and/or organic fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, plants and cut flowers. For registration information, visit www. seafordmarket.vpweb.com or email or call the Market Master, Sonja Mehaffey at 2cats-sonja@comcast.net or 302-2459494.

‘Books and Birdies’ Golf Classic

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Seaford Library and Cultural Center: The 1st Annual “Books and Birdies” Golf Classic will be held at the Seaford Golf & Country Club on Friday, July 24. The cost is $125 per player and includes use of the driving range with range balls, greens fee and cart, a hospitality cart, buffet luncheon, and prizes for many on-course contests, tee gifts, door drawings and putting and chipping contests. Proceeds from the tournament go toward construction of the new library and Cultural Center. Registration forms are available at any Sussex County Library and at the Seaford Golf & Country Club. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at the club at 629-2890.

The Seaford Historical Society is offering a raffle featuring a day on the Nanticoke River in the spring of 2010. This allday excursion accommodates a party of six people on a boat ride that leaves from the Marina at Nanticoke River Marine Park in Blades, Seaford. Other festivities included with this trip are mid-morning snacks on-board ship, lunch in Vienna, Md., a self-guided walking tour of historic Vienna, a visit to the Vienna Heritage Museum and refreshments on the ride back to Seaford in the afternoon. A raffle ticket costs only $5 or five tickets may be purchased for $20. Tickets are available at the Seaford Museum which is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., or at the Ross Mansion which is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. At other times call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828 for tickets. The drawing will take place at the Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion on Dec. 13, 2009. The income from this raffle helps with the maintenance of the Seaford Museum and the Ross Mansion.

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Community mentors needed

The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program seeks adult volunteers to mentor a middle school-aged child. Mentors can meet during school lunch time or after school. Mentors and students meet throughout the summer at the Laurel Public Library and enjoy the benefits of scheduled field trips and events. Mentors are asked for a one hour per week commitment for 12 months. For more information, contact Shawn Phillips at 629-7790, ext. 17.

Spaghetti dinner

An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner served by the Centenary Promise Keepers for the College Scholarship Fund will be held at the Centenary UM Church, Laurel on Saturday, July 18, from 4 p.m to 6:30 p.m. Menu: spaghetti, meat balls, meat sauce, marinara, salad, garlic bread, desert. Cost: adults $6, children (6-12) $3, less than 6, free.

Summer Reading Program

All programs take place at the Laurel Public Library. For more information call 875-3184. • Tuesday, July 21, 2 p.m., Movie and Munchies - Pre-k through 6th grade • Tuesday, July 28, 2 p.m., Winterthur Museum presents “Design Like Dupont” grades K-6 • Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m, Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theater presents “Anansi, the Trickster” - all ages • Weekly Programs • Acting Club, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. grades 2-6 – be part of a real play! • Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - day care homes welcome • Kids Create Art Club, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - grades K-6 • 10-Page-A-Day Book Club, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - grades 2-6

Old Christ Church services

Old Christ Church services will continue through the first Sunday in October. All services begin at 9:30 a.m. Old Christ Church is 237 years old and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A free will offering will be taken up at the concert to benefit the church. For information or directions, call 228-6097. Any donations given to the Old Christ Church League are now tax deductible as the League was recently successful in becoming a 501C3 (nonprofit) organization.

Laurel VFD event

On Saturday, July 25, from 6-9 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.) the Laurel Fire Dept.; 205 W. 10th St., will have a dinner, a 50/50, a Chinese auction and door prizes. Dinner menu includes: hot roast beef sandwiches, fried chicken, corn on the cob, bake beans, coleslaw, chips & pretzels, desert, beer, soda, ice tea, cash bar. Tickets are $20 a person, or $35 a couple. Advance ticket sales only. For tickets call 875-3081 or email sbrittingham@lauelfiredept.com.

D.H.S. class of ‘84 reunion

Delmar High School Class of 1984 celebrates its 25th class reunion on Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. On Friday, July 31 - social/cocktails, location to be announced. On Saturday, Aug. 1 - Delmar VFW, dinner dance at 6 p.m., tickets $27 per person. On Sunday, Aug. 2 - Old Mill Crab House at 3 p.m. Contact Lisa (Payne) Henry at 410-896-2214 or LDHenry84@comcstnet. RSVP by July10.

Ice Cream fundraiser

Wicomico Relay for Life will hold a homemade Ice Cream Sale on Sunday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church on East State Street in Delmar. All proceeds will benefit Wicomico Relay for Life.

Basket-n-Bags Bingo

The Annual Basket -n- Bags Bingo to benefit Dave Akers’ “Kicks for Kids” and Brooke Mulford & Family – Field of Dreams in Memory of Joshua Dickerson will be held on Saturday, July 18. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and Bingo begins at 6 p.m. Delmar VFW, State Street, Delmar, Md. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. There will be 20 games of Bingo, 5 special games, raffles, silent auction, King Tutt games, rip offs. For more information and/or tickets contact: Dawn Turner at 410-726-2184, Pam Price at 302-249-2546, or Sandy Dickerson at 302-846-9761

Friends fundraiser

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote. All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations, any day, any meal. Take and fill out the comment card, staple your reciept to the comment card and drop it off at The Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or The Providence Sales Cottage at Heritage Shores. For details call Pat McDonald at 337-7192.

Girls Night Out

The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council is sponsoring a Girls Night Out on Friday, July 17 to Saturday, July 18 for girls entering grades five through eight. The sleepover will be held at Bridgeville United Methodist Church from 6:30 p.m. on Friday to 9 a.m. on Saturday. Girls also have the option of attending on Friday, July 17 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. if they do not wish to spend the night. Topics include bullying, sexting and texting. The evening will include watching the movie “Mean Girls,” eating pizza and hanging out. Cost is $5 per girl and financial assistance is available. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to attend. For details or to sign up, call Cindy Lindenlauf at 800-374-9811, ext. 25 or email clindenlauf@cbgsc.org.

The Greenwood Public Library’s adult summer reading club, “Book a Summer Getaway @ Your Library,” will be going on until Aug. 17. The summer reading club is open to anyone 18 years and older or those who have graduated from high school. To participate, register at the library and start reading or listening to your favorite books. Entry slips are filled out for each book; these entry slips enter you in weekly prize drawings and a grand prize drawing on Aug. 17. In addition, $1 worth of fine forgiveness will be granted for each week’s participation. For more information, contact the Greenwood Library at 349-5309.

Scrapbook classes

Scrapbooking classes will be held at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on the first and third Thursdays each month from 1 - 2:30 p.m. July classes are $3 each class. For more information call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Wine tasting & art auction

The Fourth Annual Wine Tasting and Art Auction to benefit KINfolk will be held Wednesday, July 22, from 5:30 to 8

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The Town of Bridgeville’s third annual benefit golf tournament, the Charity Open, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, at Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with the shotgun start for the four-player scramble starting at 9 a.m. sharp. A luncheon and awards ceremony will follow the tournament. Proceeds will be used to support the Bridgeville Kiwanis Foundation, the Bridgeville Lions Foundation and the Bridgeville Senior Center. This year’s tournament will have a new format whereby more players will have a chance at winning a prize. The event will feature a scramble, but the field will be separated by flights according to handicap. Hole sponsorships are available for $125. The single-player registration fee for the tournament is also $125. To become a sponsor or to register for the golf tournament, contact Peggy Smith at 337-7135.

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PAGE 18 p.m., at Nassau Valley Vineyards, Routes 9 & 1, Lewes. Sample wine and bid on unique items such as blown glass, jewelry, sculptures and framed photography and art. Tickets are $30 (still a bargain). KINfolk lends laptop computers and Internet access to children who are hospitalized and convalescing at home. For information and tickets call Kathy at 302-645-6971, or visit www.KINfolkKids.org.

Heritage Day in Harrington

The city of Harrington extends an invitation to all those who would like to participate in its 31st Annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, August 28. That includes exhibitors, crafts demonstrators and vendors offering food and other merchandise who would like to reserve space for the day. Planners are also looking for anyone who would like to join the parade - individual marchers, groups, floats, organizations, vehicles, bands and others. For information or entries, call Bill Falasco, Harrington Parks & Recreation, 398-7975.

Relay for Life cruise

Dr. Marie Wolfgang is at this time accepting enrollments for her annual Relay for Life cruise, scheduled for Jan. 24, 2010. This is a 10-night cruise out of New York City (bus transportation to the dock included), visiting San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Maarten and Tortola. Call 629-4471 for brochure.

AARP Chapter 1084 trips

Sept.2 - Rainbow Dinner Theater - cost: $70. A comedy called “Uncle Chick’s Last Wish” is definately one you won’t forget anytime soon. September 12-18 - Northern Michigan. You’ll visit Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth with time to visit the unique shops around town before dinner. The next day enjoy activites before going over to Mackinac Island for a two night stay. You’ll have a horse & carriage tour of the island before being dropped off at the Grand Hotel for lunch. The next day travel to Saulte St. Marie for a boat ride through the Soo Locks. Before leaving Michigan, stay at the Kewadin casino hotel. Cost: $790 pp double. October 16 - Strasburg, Pennsylvania. Ride the rails and have lunch on the train. Spend time in the train museum before returning home. Cost: $69. November 16-20 - The Biltmore Estates in Ashville, N.C. Two hot meals per day. The Carolina Nights dinner theater Christmas show, a candlelight dinner at Deerpark restaurant and another Christmas show at the Wohlfahrt House Dinner Theater. Visit Chimney Rock Park, Folk Arts Center and a guided tour of Asheville. Cost: $589 pp double. Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180 for more information on all the above trips.

MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

See ‘Jersey Boys’ with Del Tech

The Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is taking reservations for a fall trip to see the musical “Jersey Boys.” Witness the rise of four of the most famous blue-collar kids in pop music history, The Four Seasons, in the Tony-award winning Best Musical “Jersey Boys” on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. A special discount rate is available for Adult Plus+ members. For more information or to reserve orchestra seats, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Branson trip

Nanticoke Senior Center and Curran Travel are providing a trip to Branson on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Wednesday, Oct. 21. The trip includes: round trip Motorcoach transportation, eight nights accommodations, great sightseeing tours, admission to nine great shows including Mickey Gilley, Lee Greenwood & the Bellamy Brothers and Shoji Tabuci. Cost is $1,075 per person-double occupancy, $1,355 single occupancy. A $200 deposit is required. Call 629-4939 for details.

Rails & Trails

Escorted motor-coach trip to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire sponsored by the Seaford WPS, Sept. 21-24. Four days and three nights - cost $639 per person, includes lodging, three breakfasts, three dinners, entertainment, cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee, Castle in the clouds, Rock Estates, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, dinner on Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad, Wolfeboro Village, all gratuities, taxes and baggage handling. For details contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.

Georgetown AARP

Join Georgetown AARP Chapter 5340 at their monthly luncheon meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club. For details contact Dee Richards at 302-841-5066.

39th District Democrats

The 39th District Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on July 16, 7 p.m., at Pizza King in Seaford. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Maggie Callaway at 629-4846.

Travel with Delaware Tech

Enjoy summer day trips sponsored by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. On Saturday, Aug. 1, enjoy dinner before watching the play, “There Goes the Bride” at the Rainbow Dinner Theater in Paradise, Pa. Watch as a wedding between the children of two prominent families is called off again and again, each time for reasons zanier than the last. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, view the exclusive world appearance of “Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy” at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia. Enjoy a guided tour, independent time at the museum and lunch after the exhibit. On Saturday, Aug. 15, watch “Damn Yankees,” a musical comedy about a fan who sells his soul to the devil to become the world’s greatest baseball player and lead his favorite team to victory against the New York Yankees. Enjoy dinner before the show at Toby’s Dinner Theater in Baltimore. Enjoy an afternoon with a popular movie, camaraderie and lunch at a surprise location on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Seats are limited so register early. On Tuesday, Aug. 25, book lovers will delight in a trip to Baldwin’s Book Barn, a five-story bookstore housed in a dairy barn that was built in 1822. The store is filled with 300,000 used and rare books, manuscripts, maps, fine paintings, prints, estate antiques and other valued collectibles. On Friday, Aug. 28, savor summer as a tropically inspired Jimmy Buffet tribute band whisks you away to Margaritaville with its stage show “Parrots of the Caribbean” at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts. For more information or to sign up for a trip, contact the Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

We will discuss last minute preparations for the State Fair. Everyone who is interested in horses is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Stan at 684-3966 or Peggy at 629-5233.

Widowed Persons Knitting Guild Association

The “Sea Purls” chapter of the Knitting Guild Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 -2 p.m. at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown on the corner of Route 9 and Sand Hill Road. New members always welcome. For details, call 302-854-6776.

Equine Council meeting

The next meeting of the Delaware Equine Council is Monday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at the Harrington Public Library.

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, July 21, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral in Salisbury, Md. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. Come join us – we all enjoy the trips, lunches/dinners, etc. that we do. Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@mspublications.com or drop off at 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford (Home Team Bldg.)

Annual Basket -n- Bags Bingo to benefit

Dave Akers “Kicks for Kids” and Brooke Mulford & Family - Field of Dreams in Memory of Joshua Dickerson

When: Saturday, July 18th Time: Doors open at 4:30 pm and Bingo begins at 6 pm Where: Delmar VFW, State Street, Delmar, MD Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

20 Games of Bingo 5 Special Games Raffles / Silent Auction King Tutt Games / Rip Offs For more information and/or tickets contact: Dawn Turner at 410-726-2184, Pam Price at 302-249-2546 or Sandy Dickerson at 302-846-9761 This bingo is in no way affiliated with the Longaberger® or Vera Bradley® Companies.

MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

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Memories of Little League All Star games Things are unusually quiet aren’t The Maine pitcher, however, was not they? I am talking mainly business real happy with the calls from home plate at urPhy related as we continue through this umpire Ray Smith from Seaford in the recession, or whatever it is. What first game of the regionals and his gestures People making a it is, are people finding themselves throughout the game showed it, in spite of out of work for the first time in difference... Keep visits from his manager. their life. Nearing 10 percent — Around the fourth inning this pitcher them in mind in the this affects us all. hit a home run straight away center field I urge our elected officials to in that old bandbox of a ballpark and as he next Citizen of the start taking care of the citizens of touched home plate he jumped on it and this country and bring the jobs back Year’ voting. pointed at the umpire in a way to show to the U.S.A. What’s that got to do him up. Ray promptly threw him out of with Laurel, Seaford, Delmar and the game. The manager came out, talked Bridgeville? Plenty, we all know with Ray – this was Maine’s star player. well into the afternoon of the day of the someone, or ourselves, who are “trying first game. My old Datsun pick-up with The manager assured him, he would not be to make ends meet” so to speak. Well, the covered section was on the field with seen on the field for a while and he wasn’t I’m no economist, but I find myself with all the rakes, hoes, and shovels in it with throughout the tournament and guess what, increased frustration over this and I don’t the top window pulled up. I ran around with everyone rooting for them, Maine think another casino or gambling center the back of the pick-up as we finished and won the regionals. I am sure that young will solve any of our problems. banged my head right into that aluminum man learned something from Little League Well, let’s move on, I think I’ve let off razor-like window and the blood flew. and I am sure others from Laurel did too! enough steam for a little while. Here I was selected to umpire the regional and I had just about sliced my forehead As you and I know there has been All the local Little League teams are off. I survived and this is not the story. something missing from the community into their All Star competition now. It’s Maine actually had a radio station set the last couple of months. That is Barbara a summer ritual that has gone on since up in the upstairs scorekeepers booth send- Shwed, one of the Lions and Lioness around 1960. I can’t help but think of the ing a pitch-by-pitch account back to the Clubs most dedicated members. Barbara Maine baseball team, when I think of Alllittle town in Maine. Many of the Maine has been in the hospital in Baltimore for Stars. Around 1978 Laurel hosted the East- contingent borrowed money against their the last two months. Seeing Barbara, you ern Regional Senior League Playoffs at the homes to make (for them) a tremendous are always going to hear something upbeat old park on Tenth Street. One of the few, trip. Everyone’s attention went to Maine, and positive. So Barbara, we are all thinkif not the only time we have done that. as their players, parents and coaches were ing of you. This put me to thinking about The week before there must have been 20 easily the nicest and most respectful of her husband and our mayor John Shwed. or 25 volunteers out at the old park daily all who were there. Their coach was a John, while working at the school, keepsprucing it up and making it look nice for small college professor who took the team ing up with his mayoral duties, the Lions our guests from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, through the playoffs each year and he deClub and more, has made daily visits to Delaware, D.C., New York, Maryland, manded respect for and from his players. Baltimore to visit Barbara, missing only a Massachusetts and Maine. The one team I am sure of that was there was Maine, WE because they were the heart-warming story Charles and of the year in Little League. Mary Are Pennsylvania was favored, but a large group of parents and fans came from Back Maine and many stayed with local families and made friendships that probably exist to this day. 302.875.0700 A little side note to this, I shall not Rt.13 North - Halfway forget either as we worked on the field between Laurel & Seaford Mon. - Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6

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few times since she was hospitalized two months ago. When I think of people making a difference, I think of John and another person who I was talking to the other day. Quietly, efficiently, Penny Duncan has led the close to 1,000-member Laurel Senior Center as director for the last 32 years. Penny replaced a legend, the late Clara James and now for her efforts she has become a legend in her own right. Some people just naturally make a difference and under tough times for themselves, too. A little recognition is due these fine folks, don’t you think? Keep them in mind in the next “Citizen of the Year” voting. My first visit to the Laurel Auction Market this year was on the opening day, July 9, which due to a cool spring, kept the number of sales slow for the start. I did see one of my many-year’s-ago Little League players, Oscar Johnson for maybe the first time. There were no watermelons or cantaloupes but they will start coming a little later. Folks buy local produce — it supports our economy. In this area we take this for granted but ask some city folks what they will do just for some of the squash, tomatoes and corn growing around here! See Ya.

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MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

Church Bulletins Mt. Olive hosts gospel concert

A gospel concert featuring Brother Kevin Brown, of Union Baptist Church, Easton, Md., will be held Sunday, July 19, at 4 p.m., at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Bridgeville. Pastor is Woodrow Evans. The public is welcome. A free will offering will be taken. For more information call Sister Paris Twymon at 410-754-9135.

Hitchcock speaks in Laurel

Joel Hitchcock will be at the Lighthouse Church on Kaye Road in Laurel on Sunday, July 19 at the 10 a.m. worship service. Joel emphasizes the power of signs and wonders in his meetings, in addition to his fundamentalist messages such as “The Blood of Jesus,” “The Cross of Christ,” “The Birth, Life, Miracles, Death, Resurrection and Second Coming of Jesus.” Many have testified of their healing which are captured on video. Joel and his wife Heidi have ministered to many nations of the world. Seating is limited. For more information, visit www. thelighthouseld.org.

Gospel Music Festival

On Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Old Stage Road in Laurel will host its 2nd Annual Gospel Music Festival. Homemade ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers and more will be available for sale. Music will be provided by the Lights of Home, Reunion Quartet, the Baptist Boys, Sounds of Joy and the Don Murray Family. This is an outside event so bring

your chairs and plan on enjoying the festival under the stars. All proceeds benefit the St. Paul’s youth program.

Macedonia A.M.E. Church

Summer schedule for Macedonia A.M.E. Church: 9 a.m. church school; 10 a.m. worship service. All denominations welcome. The Rev. Dania R. Griffin is Pastor. Church is located at 431 North St., Seaford. Call 629-3116 for more information.

Gospel Music

Victory Junction, Where God and Music Meet, host is Joe Dawson, Music Ministry. “A Night of Gospel Music,” from 6-9 p.m. on July 25. Guests will be Amy Holloway Stark, Jerry Jones, Bunky Eye. For more information call 302-9346995.

Men’s Day Celebration

Booker Street Church of God will celebrate its Annual Men’s Day on Sunday, July 19. Theme of the Day is “Godly Men Don’t Quit!” Bishop Marvin Morris will preach at 11:30 a.m. and Bishop Levin Bailey of Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance will preach at 5 p.m. Call the Rev. Charles Long at 856-9097 or 8550959 for more information.

Stephen Ministry

Gethsemane United Methodist Church has commissioned their first seven Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministry is a Biblically based system through which members of our church are trained and organized to help provide Christian care-

giving to members of our congregation and community. Stephen Ministers are members of Gethsemane UM Church who have completed 50 hours of training to provide high quality Christian care to folks going through a difficult time. Gethsemane UM Church is located 44 miles west of Seaford on Route 20. They have Sunday morning services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Come and join in as you are – no halos required, jeans expected. For more information call 629-2862. Diana Williams and Janet English are the Stephen Leaders at Gethsemane UMC.

(Market and Fourth streets) on Sunday, July 19, at 11 a.m. All are invited for this special message in song.

VBS fun at Christ UMC

Benefit Gospel Concert

“Studio GO! Game Show” Vacation Bible School will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave. in Laurel. This year is a one-day VFW on Saturday, July 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided, as well as music, games, prizes, Bible stories, crafts, excitement and fun. Call Marlene Dulis at 536-7407 to pre-register.

Latin Mass

A Latin mass according to the Missal of 1962 is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover. The mass will be celebrated on July 19. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302674-5781.

Good News Tour in concert

The Good News Tour will be in concert at Blades United Methodist Church

Bethel Charge VBS

Bethel Charge will hold their Vacation Bible School Aug. 3 through Aug. 7. It will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church located on Seaford-Laurel highway from 9 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. The theme this year is Crocodile Dock. Bethel charge consist of three churches which are Portsville, Mt. Zion & Sailor’s Bethel. If interested and first time visitor, pre-register by calling 875-2713. Benefit Gospel Concert for St. George’s United Methodist Church, 34894 St. George’s Road, Delmar, DE 19940. M.C. and performer, Joe Dawson “Music Ministries,” also featuring “God’s Country Crossroads,” “Good News Tour Ministries,” “Crossroad Christian Band” (Contemporary youth group), on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. Admission is free - A love offering will be taken. Food and refreshments will be for sale. Bring a lawn chair. For more information call 875-2273 or 875-0449.

Vacation Bible School

Seaford Church of the Nazarene will hold Vacation Bible School on July 20-25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To pre-register, call 302-628-2751.

Everlasting Hope Tent Services

Everlasting Hope Ministries will hold its 16th Annual Tent Services on Tuesday,

DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST

Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org

A church you can relate to

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

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Donna Hinkle, Pastor Church: 875-4233 Sunday Services: 8:30 am Praise 9:30 am Sunday School,10:45 am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Centenary United Methodist Church

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

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

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

(302) 875-3644

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

Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

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

Christian Church of Seaford

Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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

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

Wednesday: BibleS tudy 7P M

MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009 Wednesday, and Thursday, Aug. 11-13; Saturday, Aug. 15; and Sunday, Aug. 16. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly and Sunday services will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. These meetings seek to encourage individuals whose lives have been adversely affected by drugs and/or alcohol. This year, fathers are encouraged to attend. Speakers are as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 11 - Apostle Ivory Hopkins, Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance, Georgetown; Wednesday, Aug. 12 - Rev. Tony Neal and Minister Dolly Morris, Booker Street Church of God; Thursday, Aug. 13 - Bishop Jamie Hazzard, Welcome Full Gospel Holiness Church, Slaughter Neck; Saturday, Aug. 15 - Rev. Anthony Cannon, Dominion Church of Deliverance, Georgetown; and Sunday, Aug. 16 - morning service - Bishop Marvin L. Morris, host pastor, Booker Street Church of God; and evening service - Pastor Arlene Taylor, Chosen Generation Ministires, Grasonville, Md. Everyone is welcome to

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attend. For more information, contact the Rev. Anthony Neal at 302-854-6692 or call the Booker Street Church of God at 302-856-9097.

Community Anti-Drug Rally

The 15th Annual Community AntiDrug Rally and March will be held Saturday, Aug. 15. The march will begin at 11 a.m. from the grounds of the Booker Street Church of God, located on Booker Street near the Richard Allen School. Participants will carry signs and spread their anti-drug messages through the streets of Georgetown. The march will return to the church grounds, where Fun Day activities will be held from noon to 4 p.m. There will be games, food, a dunking booth, moon bounce, train rides, drill teams, creative dance teams and more. Everlasting Hope Ministries will provide free t-shirts. For more information, contact the Rev. Anthony Neal at 302-854-6692 or call the Booker Street Church of God at 302-8569097.

Robert “Bob” C. Elliott Sr., of Delmar, died Friday, July 10, 2009, at his home in Delmar, with his loving family by his side. He was born on Nov. 26, 1926, in Delmar, a son of George and Laura Maddox Elliott. Bob worked on the family farm from the time he was 13 years old until he was in his mid 70s. He was very good with his hands and in addition to farming, he was good with mechanical, plumbing and body and fender work. He was a charter member of the BiState Ruritan Club for 29 years, where he proudly served as past president and treasurer. He always looked forward to selling ads for the Ruritan ad book, their most important fundraiser. Bob was a big Nascar racing fan and enjoyed trips to the races in Dover. He is survived by a son, Robert C. Elliott Jr., and his wife Susan of Delmar; three daughters, Nancy Ellen Elliott of Millsboro, Peggy Bowden White and her husband Randy of Delmar and Mary Jane Haney and Jeff Evans of Delmar; seven grandchildren, Greg Baker and his wife Shannon, Lindsey Elliott, Brittany Elliott, Mallory Elliott, Tammy Bowden Horn and

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor

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

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

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

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Youth Minister: James Hollis Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

VICTORY TABERNACLE

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

302-877-0443

United Methodist Church

302- 875-4646

PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Stacey Johnson

Union

Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel

Senior Minister: Dr. Carl G Vincent Senior Pastor: Pastor Barry B. Dukes wwwmessiahsvineyard.org

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

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

her husband Mike, Shane Bowden and his wife Kara, and Aaron (A.J.) Bowden and his wife Jen; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler, Megan, Kylie, Bryce, Maddi, Michael and Cole; a son-in-law, Thomas Bowden; and a special caregiver, Darlene Frisby, who helped care for him to honor his wishes of spending his last days at his home. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and good friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche King Elliott, who passed away in 1974; two sisters, Hazel Brittingham and Mildred Bowden; and two brothers, Melvin Elliott and William Elliott. The funeral service was held on Monday, July 13 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Interment followed at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Eastern Shore Chapter, 209C Milford St., Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Messiah’s Vineyard Church

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

Obituaries Robert C. Elliott Sr., 82

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Wednesday Evening

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

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

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

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

Mount Olivet

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

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

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

27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814

www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

“Shining His Light”

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

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

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

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM • Traditional Worship 11:15 AM

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

302-875-7998

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

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

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

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

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

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

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

Thank You to the churches that sponsor these pages. Your contribution makes it possible for the “Good News” to be published each week.

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Beverly Ann Records Hill, 87

Beverly Ann Records Hill of Seaford, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at home. Born in Seaford, the daughter of Lillian Jarman and Samuel J. Records, she was a clerk and secretary for the City of Seaford prior to retirement. At the age of 78, she went back to school and earned her high school diploma. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Seaford, a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Virgil Hill Wilson Post 4961, a 40-year member of the Ladies Card Club and was well known as Aunt Bev, Aunt Beb and Mom Mom. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Fay Conaway and her husband Andy of Seaford; grandson, Craig Conaway and wife Brenda; granddaughter, Sondra Messick and husband Allen; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Conaway, Robbie Bagwell, and Morgan Messick; sister, Aline Hill of Seaford; daughterin-law, Rachel Hill of Williamsville; stepgranddaughter, Roxanne Lee and family; stepgrandson, Richie Smith and family; and loving nieces and nephews and their children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Hill, in 1988, and her son, Barry Hill. Services were held Sunday, July 12, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home in Seaford. Burial will be at a later date.

Carolyn Ruth Ralph, 76

Carolyn Ruth Ralph of Laurel, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Tangier Island, Va., a daughter of Lon and Mary Charnock.

MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009 She retired as a self-employed poultry farmer and homemaker. Carolyn was a member of Mount Pleasant Untied Methodist Church in Laurel. Along with her late husband she was a member of the local VFW and American Legion. She is survived by her close friends, Milton Brunner and family; Lori and Micheal Short; and Tammy Hawley and family, all of Laurel. She also leaves behind her Dog, “Sugar,” and cat Ralph “Tom.” She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald T. Ralph, who passed in 1998 and her brother and sister. Graveside services were held on Friday, July 10 at Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. The Rev. Dale Evans officiated. Donations may be made in her honor to the DE SPCA - Sussex Chapter, 22918 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Nicholas L. Tuozzo, 80

Nicholas L. Tuozzo of Millsboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born on Feb. 21, 1929, in Chester, Pa. to Nicholas A. and Corrie Tomms Tuozzo. Mr. Tuozzo worked for Boeing Aircraft, Helicopter Division, as a machinist and retired as the supervisor of the tool and die shop. He was a member of the Community Church of Oak Orchard. He was also a member of the Blue Lodge in Chester, Pa., the Scottish Rite, and Nur Temple in Wilmington. Mr. Tuozzo loved fishing and hunting, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Tuozzo, in 2007 and a son, Ronald, in 1996. He is survived by two sons, Rick Tuozzo and his wife Melinda of Crownsville, Md., and Scott Tuozzo of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Pamela O’Hare and

husband Patrick of Essex, Md. and daughter-in-law Sandra Tuozzo of Utah; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held on Tuesday, July 14, at the Community Church of Oak Orchard in Millsboro. Pastor J. Allen Miller officiated. Interment followed in St. George’s Church Cemetery, Clarksville.

Oliver King Shields, 73

Oliver “Ollie” King Shields, of Laurel, passed away on July 1, 2009 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He was born in Indiana, PA on March 13, 1936, a son of Moody Milton and Bertha Ann Shields. Ollie retired as a math teacher for the Laurel School District with 30 years of service. He also retired as a math teacher for ECI with 14 years of service. He attended the Laurel Wesleyan Church. He is a past president of Laurel Little League. He was the recipient of Teacher of the Year awards in Delaware and Maryland. He was a founding member of the James H. Grove GED Program. He also taught migrant children math during the summers. He was a Laurel High School baseball coach for 18 years. He was the coach of the Laurel 1965-1967 Diamond State Championship teams. He served as the secretary of the Laurel Bowling League. Cherished memories include collecting baseball cards with his son, Jeff, and cheering for his favorite teams, such as the Pittsburg Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. He also proudly served his country in the United States Marines. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra Shields of Laurel; sons, Alan and wife Dawn Shields of Millsboro, Jeffrey Shields of Laurel, and Todd and wife Elisa Shields of Texas; sisters, Barbara Reinard and Virginia Van Horn of Ohio; grandchildren, Tony and Rachel Streeks, James Gibbs, Dinelle Gibbs, Cassandra Shields and Desiree Lizzette Macias, Todd Shields, Adam Shields, and Annette Shields; great grandchildren, Beau Streeks and Janell Gibbs. Several nieces and nephews and many cousins also survive him. In addition to his parents he

is preceded in death by his brother, Milton Eugene Shields. A funeral service was held at the Laurel Wesleyan Church, Laurel, on July 7. The Rev. Ken Deusa officiated. Interment followed with full military honors in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. Contributions in his honor may be made to Oliver Shields Memorial Fund, c/o Wilmington Trust Company, 101 S. Market Street Laurel, DE 19956. The Shields family is in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.

Christina Lynn Colameco, 42

Christina Lynn Colameco, of Seaford, formerly of Media, PA, died of unknown causes in her trailer in Delmar, where she was found on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Born in Chester, PA, she is a daughter of George E. “Ted” Clark, and his wife Leigh of Laurel, and Patricia Drivon and her husband Andre of Pocono Pines, PA. Christina formerly worked as a driver for UPS and was licensed in cosmetology. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister, Michelle Clark, and her paternal grandmother, Doris Clark, both of Wallingford, PA. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 19, at 1 p.m. at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Laurel. The Reverend Howard Backus will officiate. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by the staff of the Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com

Death Notices James Farmer, 66

James “Jim” Farmer of Laurel, and formerly of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. A memorial service was held at Bay Shore Community Church on July 13. Arrangements are in the care of Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.

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CRI launches website In recent years the calls for improving accountability and transparency in Delaware’s state government have increased tremendously. As is evident with the State of Delaware’s recent budget shortfall, Delaware’s residents, business leaders and elected officials need to thoroughly analyze how every tax dollar is being spent. The Caesar Rodney Institute, a 501(c) (3) non-profit, research and educational institute, has unveiled www.DelawareSpends.com – to provide a look into how state and local tax dollars are spent. Building upon the movement for open government in Delaware, DelawareSpends. com offers searchable databases of the following public information: • The entire payroll of all state employees for 2009 (including the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government); • The entire payroll of all Delaware school district employees for 2009; • The entire listing of all check payments to vendors from the state for fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008 (includes executive branch, judicial branch and school district expenditures; does not include legislative branch expenditures); • The entire payroll of Kent County employees for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; and • The entire payroll of Sussex County employees for 2009. • The entire listing of vendor payments for New Castle County for fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 (through June 16). “Delaware Spends is the most thorough and comprehensive government transparency website in Delaware – encompassing not just state data, but county data as well. With this information, all Delawareans can

see just where their tax dollars are being spent,” stated Garrett Wozniak, policy director for the Caesar Rodney Institute. Payrolls are searchable by first and last name, title, department, agency, wages, benefits and total compensation. Vendor payment information is searchable by vendor name, vendor address, department, agency, amount of purchase and description/categorization of purchase. DelawareSpends.com will expand in the near future to include additional payroll and spending information from Delaware’s 57 municipalities as well as state contracts and disbursements to local governments and school districts. “Of all the information that is now available at the public’s fingertips, it is the checkbook data that the Caesar Rodney Institute is most interested in analyzing,” Wozniak said. “There are tremendous cost savings available if we can dig into the data and find them.” A few examples of what you will find include: • From Jan. 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009, state employees received more than $76.5 million in benefits. • In fiscal year 2008, the State of Delaware spent over $3.1 billion in check payments to Delaware businesses and over $1 billion to out-of-state firms (over a quarter of the check expenditures), equating to over $3 million dollars per day sent out of state. • Through June 30, 2009, Sussex County has paid 540 employees over $10.5 million in pay and over $7.3 million in benefits. • 862 state and school district employees make $100,000 annually or more totaling over $50.9 million in salaries.

Delawareans ‘Do More’ to help

With Delaware’s unemployment rate at a 32-year high, more Delawareans are struggling to meet their basic needs. To address this crisis, a statewide collaboration seeks to collect one-million pounds of fresh produce, rescued foods and nonperishable goods and $150,000 for utility and shelter assistance. Delaware Does More, initiated by the Food Bank of Delaware and United Way of Delaware, aims to capitalize on Delaware’s rich agricultural community by focusing its summer efforts on collecting fresh produce from local gardeners and farmers. “Traditionally, families with limited budgets have difficulty acquiring healthy foods, such as fresh produce,” said Patricia Beebe, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware. More than 598,000 pounds of food have been donated through the Delaware Does More campaign since May 1. In addition to ensuring that Delawareans have access to nutritious foods, Delaware Does More is also collecting funds for families and individuals who are struggling to meet their shelter and utility costs. A total of $35,000 will be allocated to participating social service agencies, which will provide monetary assistance to approximately 80 families. Produce donations may be dropped off at the Food Bank’s warehouses in Newark

A volunteer distributes donated dairy products and fresh tomatoes at a recent Food Bank of Delaware produce distribution. The food was donated through the Delaware Does More initiative.

and Milford, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A listing of other statewide dropoff sites can be found at www.fbd.org. To donate funds, visit www.uwde.org or call 302-573-3762.

WINE TASTING PLANNED - KINfolk will hold its Fourth Annual Wine Tasting and Art Auction at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 at Nassau Valley Vineyards in Lewes. Shown here are attendees from last year’s event. Local businesses are needed to sponsor the event. KINfolk, a Delaware-based non-profit group, links children and their families to the world outside the hospital by providing laptop computers and online connections to the Internet and e-mail. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, call 302-645-6971. For more information, visit www.KINfolkKids.org.

Coupe is named superintendent

Captain Robert M. Coupe has been appointed superintendent of the Delaware State Police. Col. Coupe, 46, assumes command of the State’s largest police agency following the retirement of Col. Thomas F. MacLeish. Col. Coupe, a 24year veteran of the State Police, most recently served as the Troop 2 Criminal Investigative Unit Commander since May 2006. Col. Coupe joined the DSP ranks in 1985 and has served as troop commander,

internal affairs investigator, homicide detective, training officer at the DSP Training Academy and a member of the DSP Honor Guard Unit. Col. Coupe is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, the West Point of law enforcement. In 2001, Col. Coupe received the Exceptional Performance Award for his role in helping to create the DSP Pipes and Drums. He still performs with the band as a bagpiper. He also earned the Life Saving Award in 1996 for coming to the aid of a suicidal subject.

In Loving Memory of

Alice P. Brittingham who went to be with Jesus July 10th 2008

I Wanted You To Know...... I Was Sitting Here In Heaven And Having A Wonderful Day. I Started Thinking About You And All The Things I Didn’t Get A Chance To Say. I Don’t Want You To Worry About Me And Please Don’t Shed Any Tears, Because I Will Wait For You In Heaven, If It Takes A Hundred Years. Everything I Had On Earth I Have In Heaven Too! My First Day Here My Body Became Brand New. It Is Really Pretty Here And I Love My New Home, Although Your Heart Is Broken Because My Body Is Gone. My Love Will Always Be There As You Go Along The Way, Just Take A Peek Inside Your Heart There Is Where I’ll Stay. Know That I Loved My Family And All My Friends Too, My Thoughts Will Be With Each Of You Your Whole Life Through.

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Education Noel wins USTA scholarship

Spencer Noel, a three-sport athlete at Seaford High School, was selected as one of 52 winners nationally for a $6,000 College Educational Scholarship by the United States Tennis Association Serves Foundation for Academics, Character, Excellence - the philanthropic and charitable entity of the USTA. Noel Winners were selected on the basis of commitment to academic success, local community service and the game of tennis. Noel, son of David and Holly Noel of Seaford, was the 2009 Henlopen Conference 2nd Singles Champion, and captain of the cross-country and swim teams. Academically, he won Academic All Conference honors. Noel is a member of the Key Club, National Honor Society and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He plans to attend the University of Delaware in the fall and major in accounting.

Messick graduates from LVC

Deborah Lee Messick of Laurel graduated summa cum laude from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. on May 16

with a bachelor of arts degree in music and a concentration in violin performance. In addition to graduating with honors, Debby was elected to Phi Alpha Epsilon, the college’s scholastic Messick honor society. She was chosen for the 2008 Barbara June Kettering Award, given to a music major showing promise and devotion to the field of music, and she also received the Music Teachers National Association Award, given to an outstanding music student who intends to teach professionally in an independent or collegiate music studio after graduation. Debby also earned departmental honors for her presentation and performance on the work of composer William Grant Still, “William Grant Still: Beyond the AfroAmerican Symphony.” At LVC, Debby studied violin and viola under Dr. Johannes Dietrich. She played in the Lebanon Valley College orchestra for four years and served as the concertmaster of the orchestra for three years, beginning her sophomore year. At her last concert, Debby was awarded the Carmean Orchestra Award for her contribution and dedication to the orchestra. Debby also played violin and viola in the Lebanon Valley College String Quar-

tet. She was also the business manager of that ensemble. She sang with LVC’s concert choir, chamber choir, and gospel choir during her years at the college. She now makes her home in Steelton, Pa., and is employed by the Community Music Institute of Annville, Pa., as a teacher of violin, viola, and cello, and also operates her own music studio in her home. She is currently on the faculty of the Lebanon Valley College Summer Music Camp for high school instrumentalists, where she teaches strings and conducts the string ensemble. Debby is the daughter of Elizabeth and Keith Messick of Laurel, and the granddaughter of Norma and Ernest Pegelow of Delmar and Betty Messick of Delmar.

Students earn certification

For the second year, Sussex Tech Digital Publishing students sat for their PrintED certificate exams. In the Level 1 test, Introduction to Graphic Communications, 13 of the 17 sophomore students met the industry standard. In the Level 2 test, Digital File Prep, 16 of the 19 junior students met the industry standard.

Ratings are: Successful Completion, Certification, and Certification With Distinction (equivalent to a 3, 4, or 5, respectively, on the DSTP). Sophomores (Introductions to Graphic Communication): Successful Completion - Briana Bolden, Bridgeville; Timothy Flynn, Laurel; Kaitlin Hardesty, Seaford; Natalie Hein, Georgetown; Brianne McDowell, Greenwood; Daly Pineyro, Bridgeville; and Danielle Del Negro, Millsboro; Certification - Natalie Bennett, Millsboro; Alexandra Cannon, Laurel; Matthew Tull, Seaford; Lauren Welsh, Millsboro; and Sarah Overman, Georgetown; Certification With Distinction - Jessica Carpenter, Milton. Juniors (Digital File Preparation): Successful Completion - Katelyn Hamilton, Seaford; Brandy Dechene, Laurel; and T.J. Schwalm, Rehoboth; Certification - Michael Edelin, Laurel; Rachel Haas, Millsboro; Warren Oney, Seaford; Jennifer Pignataro, Milton; Mary Ryan, Ocean View; Grace Batten, Milton; Margo Carey, Clarksville; Victoria Clark and Brian Donahue, Lewes; Certification With Distinction - Lisa Sekscinski, Selbyville; William Fetters, Milton; Colleen Mahaffie, Lewes; and Aja Tenerovich, Lewes.

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Royal Learning Center holds graduation The first annual graduation for Royal Learning Center was held on June 27 at 3 p.m. Many friends and family members turned out to see the march of 18 children full- and part-time status. Each child wore a cap and gown and received certificates of recognition and achievement awards. Six pre-kindergarten received Pre-K certificates. Deanna Wilhelm received a special star award for maintaining an A average through year 2008-2009.

The guest speaker was Eleanor Paradee who taught at North Laurel Elementary for 34 years. Graduation class/ participants: Deanna Wilhelm, Mason Himmler, Makenna Himmler, Austin Gleaton, Kira Gleaton, Keshawn Sturgis, Dy’Asia McDougald, Jaylin Beckett, Paul Parker III, Lucas Granger, Isaiah Brewington, Jeremiah Ross, Byron Knox Jr., Azariah Davis, Kaylie Lowe, Jordan Lowe.

1-866-820-0238 (toll-free) continuing-ed@udel.edu www.pcs.udel.edu/udonline/aa/ SS071509

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Sussex Tech students win national SkillsUSA medals Sussex Technical High School students recently returned home from Kansas City after competing in the annual SkillsUSA national competition. They brought back six of the top-five medals and placed 10 students in the top-10 positions. Wearing the highest national medal is Lisa Sekscinski who won second place in the Extemporaneous Speech category. Especially proud were the Media Broadcasting students who placed in the top-three for the fourth consecutive year. The TV Production team of Carly Marconi and Kurt Browning now wear a third-place bronze medal. Classmates Chandler Elmore and Cody Belote collected fourth place in the Video Production competition. Rounding out the top-10 medals were: Melissa Willey, fourth in the Job Interview competition; Terell Hutchins, fifth in Criminal Justice competition; the Community Service team of Sara Baker, Emily Southmayd, Taylor Pridgeon, and Rachel Southmayd placed sixth for their school recycling program; and taking home seventh place in Basic Health Care Skills was Taylor Hudson as well as the Crime Scene Investigation team of Mike Cordrey, Tom Brennan and Danika Hall.

Students who qualified for the national competition by winning gold medals in the state competition are, from left: front row kneeling – Natalie Justice, Seaford; Courtney Bailey, Laurel; Taylor Tingle, Seaford; Taylor Hudson, Millsboro; Summer Kates, Lewes; Anna Marie Dill, Seaford; Danika Hall, Frankford; Alexis Turzani, Seaford; Robert O’Connell, Lincoln; and Tyler Davidson, Harbeson; middle row – Stephanie Spera, Seaford; Jill Miller, Seaford; Melissa Lynch, Millsboro; Audrey White, Milton; Jasmine Trotman, Milford; Missy Willey, Seaford; Taylor Pridgeon, Fenwick Island; Rachel Southmayd, Fenwick Island; Emily Southmayd, Fenwick Island; Sara Baker, Millsboro; Lisa Sekscinski, Selbyville; chaperones Pattiva Cathell, Frankford; Sue Brady-Sekscinski, Millsboro; and Valarie Day, Laurel; back row – Corey Michieli, Milford; Mike Cordrey, Millsboro; Terell Hutchins, Millsboro; Cody Belote, Laurel; Chandler Elmore, Laurel; Kurt Browning, Georgetown; chaperone Jay Maull, Lewes; Carly Marconi, Milford; Todd Hosmer, Milford; Tom Brennan, Millsboro; Ty Heimerl, Millsboro; Keith Walls, Georgetown; Jon Santon, Georgetown (partially hidden), and chaperone Gary Conaway, Seaford.

UD increases tuition rates this fall for in-state undergraduates Tuition for in-state undergraduate students at the University of Delaware will rise by $760 for the 2009-10 academic year - bringing the annual in-state tuition cost to $8,540. Undergraduate students from outside Delaware will pay $1,980 more in annual tuition. Their tuition next year will be $22,240. Over the past five years, annual instate tuition and fees at UD increased from $6,954 in 2004-05 to $9,486 in 2009-10, a total of $2,532. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew from $16,640 to $23,186 during the same period, an increase of $6,546. Approximately 35 percent of next year’s increase is necessary to cover costs of rapidly rising demand for financial aid among UD students. The economic downturn has led to many more students needing help under the University’s Commitment to Delawareans and other financial aid programs. In the upcoming academic year, 26 percent of tuition revenue is going directly to financial aid - the highest in recent years. More than half of UD’s students receive financial assistance, with an average need-based scholarship or grant of $6,025. The total amount of financial aid from

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all funds for undergraduate students has grown by $34 million, from $55.7 milFriday, July 24, 2009 Registration Deadline to be eligible to vote in the lion five years ago to $89.7 million this Special Election . Hours: a.m. to upcoming year, representing a 61 percent Friday, July 24, 2009 Registration Deadline to be8:00 eligible to4:30 votep.m. in the Friday, July 24, 2009 Registration Deadline to be eligible to vote in the increase. Special Election . Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Electionof. Elections Hours: 8:00 4:30 p.m. ballot Saturday, July 25, 2009 Special Department Officea.m. opentofor absentee Tuition and fees account for approxivoting in person. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. mately 31 percent of the full cost of eduSaturday, July 25, 2009 Departmentof of Elections Elections Office Office open open for for absentee absentee ballot ballot Department cating a Delaware resident at the Univer- Saturday, July 25, 2009 voting in person. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. inday person. Hours: 9:00 a.m. tois4:00 p.m. to mail Thursday, July 30, 2009 voting Last the Department of Elections permitted sity of Delaware. Absentee Ballots for the Special Election The additional 69 percent is comprised Thursday,July July30, 30,2009 2009 Lastday day theDepartment Department of of Elections Elections is is permitted permitted to mail mail Thursday, Last Votedthe Ballots returned by mail or hand delivered thetoday of state appropriations, contracts and Absentee Ballots for the Special Election Absentee Special Election of theBallots electionfor willthe be accepted until 8:00 p.m. grants, endowment earnings and contribuVotedBallots Ballots returned returned by by mail mail or or hand hand delivered delivered the the day day Voted tions. ofthe theelection election will will be be accepted accepted until until 8:00 p.m. of Saturday, August l, 2009 12 Noon, Deadline to vote absentee ballot in person Also contributing to UD’s rising tuin the Office of the Department of Elections. ition and fees are the increasing costs Saturday,August Augustl,l,2009 2009 12Noon, Noon,Deadline Deadline to to vote vote absentee absentee ballot ballot in person Saturday, 12 of health insurance, property insurance in inthe theOffice Office of of the the Department Department of Elections. Extended Office Hours for Voter Registration & Absentee Ballot Voting and utilities, as well as a reduction in the Monday - Thursday July 20th, 21st, 22nd , 23rd Hours 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. amount of endowment proceeds available. Extended ExtendedOffice OfficeHours Hoursfor forVoter VoterRegistration Registration & & Absentee Absentee Ballot Ballot Voting Voting UD’s endowment value on May 31, $987 Monday - Thursday thth stst nd rd nd , 23 rd July 20 ,,21 ,,22 Hours 8:00 a.m. Monday Thursday July 20 21 22 , 23 Hours 8:00 a.m. -- 66 p.m. p.m. Extended Office Hours for Absentee Ballot Voting million, is down $357 million from a year th th th th Monday - Hours Thursday Absentee July 27 ,Ballot 28 , 29Voting , 30 Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. prior, resulting in less annual endowment Extended ExtendedOffice Office Hoursfor for Absentee Ballot Voting th th th th income available. Monday Hours: - 66 p.m. 28th,,29 29th,, 30 30th Hours: 8:00 8:00 a.m. p.m. Monday- -Thursday Thursday July July27 27th,,28 UD Executive Vice President Scott For Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Voting bya.m. Mail- call: Douglass pointed out that UD has made For ForVoter VoterRegistration Registrationand and Absentee Absentee Ballot Ballot Voting Voting by by Mail Mail call: call: significant cuts in spending amid the http://electionssc.delaware.gov state’s difficult fiscal situation. Sussex County Department of Elections http://electionssc.delaware.gov http://electionssc.delaware.gov “Across the board administrative ar119 North RaceDepartment Street - Georgetown, Delaware Sussex County of Elections Sussex County Department of Elections eas had already reduced their projected Normal Week Day Hours: 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. 119 North Race Street - Georgetown, Delaware 119 North Race Street Georgetown, Delaware spending for next year, as well as future Phone: 856-5367 Normal Week Day Hours: 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Normal Week Day Hours: 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. years, before we even considered an inPhone: 856-5367 Phone: 856-5367 crease of tuition and fees,” he said.

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Scenes from Riverfest 2009’s ‘Rockin on the River’

Above in the left column are scenes from the float-in. We can’t explain the shoes in the top photo, but the little girl seems content. In the center column are photos of the Duck that visited with some children in the top photo and with Riverfest coordinators Trisha Newcomer (left) and Amy Walls. At right, state Rep. Danny Short appears to be gloating after winning the Mayor’s challenge and proudly displaying his trophy. Photos by SD Smith.

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Picking the perfect cantaloupe, a tasty summer treat

“Friends are like melons. Shall I tell you why? To find one good, oretta norr you must a hundred try.” When French poet Claude Mermet wrote this little rhyme he obviously wasn’t aware of the helpful clues for melon buyers that I discovered several years ago. After first writing on the subject I received a lot of feedback from readers who were surprised to find that these little hints actually worked for choosing the best cantaloupes. First, like all melons, you should Cantaloupe Bread with Praline Glaze choose a cantaloupe that’s heavy for its This excellent bread is very moist and size. The “netting” on the skin should be thick and well raised. The stem end should has the texture of pumpkin or zucchini bread. Can puree and freeze extra cantayield slightly to pressure – what growers loupe to make bread in the off season. refer to as a “full slip.” It should have a 3 eggs fruity fragrance. Avoid cantaloupes with 1 cup vegetable oil soft spots and overly strong odors. Pass 2 cups white sugar over those with rough stem ends or with 1 tablespoon vanilla extract part of the stem (called a peduncle) still 2 cups cantaloupe - peeled, seeded and attached. pureed If not quite ripe, leave at room tem3 cups all-purpose flour perature (70 degrees) for 2 to 4 days but 1 teaspoon salt refrigerate immediately when ready. Can1 teaspoon baking soda taloupes will store 10 to 14 days refriger3/4 teaspoon baking powder ated. Cover an open melon with plastic as 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon it easily absorbs other food odors. Choose 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger carefully. 1/2 cup butter Mermet exaggerated but a countryman 1 2/3 cups brown sugar had it right when he wrote, “There are 1/2 cup chopped pecans three things which cannot support medioc1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 rity - poetry, wine and melons.” degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two Try your carefully chosen cantaloupes 9x5 inch loaf pans. in one or more of these tasty treats.

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2. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, vegetable, sugar, vanilla and cantaloupe. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger. Stir flour mixture into cantaloupe mixture; stir to combine. Pour batter into prepared pans. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean. Meanwhile, combine margarine and brown sugar. Microwave for 3 minutes, stirring at 1 minute intervals; mix in pecans. Pour sauce over warm bread. Let cool for 1 hour before serving.

Blue Cheese in Melon 8 ounces blue cheese 1 package cream cheese ( 8 oz.) 1/4 c heavy cream 1 ripe cantaloupe Thoroughly blend the blue and cream cheese together; beat in the cream until fluffy. Using a melon ball cutter, scoop out melon balls from ripe cantaloupe. Spoon cheese dip into cantaloupe shell. Serve with assorted crackers and melon balls on cocktail picks. Agua De Melon A refreshing change from lemonade or iced tea 1 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed 1/2 c sugar, or to taste 6 c water In a blender, place the cantaloupe and sugar with 2 cups of the water. Blend until smooth. Strain into a large pitcher, add the

remaining water, and stir well. Add ice, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving.

Cantaloupe Freezie 1 c chopped cantaloupe 1 c orange juice 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 c crushed ice 3 tbsp. sugar Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

Delaware makes bike friendly list

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) has selected Delaware as the ninth most bicycle friendly state in the nation. Delaware was ranked #31 last year. LAB’s Bicycle Friendly State program ranks all 50 states based upon support for bicycling. Delaware is the highest placing state in the Mid-Atlantic. Nationally, from first to 10th respectively are Washington, Wisconsin, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, Iowa, Arizona, New Hampshire, Delaware and New Jersey. Furthermore, Delaware received one of only two honorable mentions for the Bicycle Friendly State award, of which only four states won full designation. DelDOT is striving to achieve full designation, and an honorable mention is a good indication of its future attainment. For more information, visit www.bike. deldot.gov.

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4 W. ELIZABETH ST, Delmar. Charm and Potential abounds. 2-story home on large corner lot. Large front porch, 2 car detached garage. Directions: Alt 13 South towards Delmar, right onto Line RD. Thru Delmar, cross over RR tracks, make first left, house is one block down on corner of West Elizabeth. Host: Jim Demas. $164,900. MLS # 568927

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7793 Main Street, Bethel, DE 2300 +/- sq ft home in Historic Bethel with a large country acre. Home offers a spacious 23x12 heated 4 season room, a country style kitchen/family room combo, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - this home is cozy and great for entertaining. MLS# 568124 $238,500 Directions: From Seaford, RT13 south, go west on Camp Rd., Laurel, cross over RT 13A & Woodland Rd., home in on the right at the edge of Bethel town limits. Host - Steve Ellis 302-249-351

10368 Fox Glen Drive, Bridgeville, DE Great house ready to move in! This 4 bdrm, 3.5 ba home is a delight for car buffs! There is a 2 car detached garage (24x26) and a 2 car attached garage. Private lot with sunroom on back to view the wildlife. MLS# 563879 $399,900 Directions: From Seaford, 13N, turn right on Camp Rd., then turn right onto Eskridge Rd., follow to Fox Glenn and turn right, house is at the end, look for sign. Hostess - Carol Crouse 302-236-4648

16042 Hardscrabble Rd., Seaford, DE Spacious 2900+ sq ft rancher, 5+ bdrms, 2.5 baths with many extras including oversized garage, inground pool, sun room, large composite deck, exquisite master suite with sitting room, large living room w/frplc on 1.62 partially wooded acres. Located in Seaford but close to Georgetown and Millsboro. MLS# 563724 $349,900 Directions: From Seaford, 13N turn left onto Concord Rd (Rt 20), cross over Rt 9, go 2-3 miles home on right, look for large sign. Host - Frank Parks 302-745-7653

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8324 AIRPORT RD., LAUREL, DE No attention to detail has been spared for this brand new home with 1,600 plus sq. ft. of living space. Features are 3 ˆ 4 BR, 2 BA, granite counter tops, stainless appliances, ceramic & hardwood floors, rear deck and a full fenced back yard! Plenty of country living space for a family to spread out on! All this for $226,900 (MLS#569857) Directions: From US 13, in Laurel, go West on Rt. 24 through the town of Laurel, past the airport. Go Right on Airport Rd. 1/2 mile. Home on the corner of Danmakay and Airport Rd. Your Host: John Allen

32770 DANMAKAY RD., LAUREL, DE Meticulous craftsmanship best describes this brand new home just days away from completion. You still have time to pick your carpet colors. Features include hardwood & ceramic tiled floors, granite countertops, rear deck and front porch. All this in a quiet country setting, minutes from town. $216,900 (MLS#569103) Directions: From US 13, in Laurel, go West on Rt. 24 through the town of Laurel, past the airport. Go Right on Airport Rd. 1/2 mile on Left is Danmakay Dr. Your Host: John Allen

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CUSTOM BUILT home with many upgrades and amenities. Home features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Great open floor plan. $218,900. Directions: North of Seaford, turn left on Rt. 18 by the former Chrysler dealership, turn left into second entrance into Clearbrooke, turn right at stop sign, home will be on your left.

10082 MARVIL DR, LAUREL Well-maintained Cape Cod on landscaped lot w/6’ privacy fenced back yard. This 3-BR home has original (refinished) hardwood floors & lots of charm! Great for 1st-time buyers! $169,900 (#563278) From light at “Five Points” in Laurel, turn onto Marvil Dr, prop on L. HOSTESS: Terry Scott

218 N CANNON ST, SEAFORD This 3-BR clinker brick Colonial in town offers front porch, rear patio, & 1-car det garage. Inside you’ll enjoy the wood floors, fireplace, LR & FR. Reduced to $179,000 (MLS 556116) HOSTESS: Julie Kennedy

509 ELM DR, Seaford. Adorable home w/new roof, windows & fresh paint. Arched doorways & hardwood flrs. Fixed steps to floored attic. Half basement on a double lot. Directions: 20 West (Stein Hwy.) through Seaford, left on Elm Dr. House on 2nd block on left. Hostess: Brenda Rambo. $145,000. MLS#568654

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108 Evergreen Dr., Laurel DE Charming 4 bdrm, 2 ba home with lots of room - waiting for a new owner. Nice corner lot, quick acces to town amenities. Lots of closet space, large rooms and a full basement. A must see! MLS# 569520 $199,000 Directions: Travel thru Laurel on Central Ave., turn left on Evergreen Dr., (between Middle School and Family Dollar) on the corner of Evergreen and Forest Lane. Hostess - Dawn Collins 302-841-5682

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305 CHRISTOPHER DR., CRESTFIELD, SEAFORD Lovely 3 BR, 2.5 BA home. Nice floor plan w/spacious rooms. New kit. in 2004, hardwood floors & more on a nicely landscaped lot. $258,000. Directions: From Shufelt Rd. west of Seaford, turn left into Crestfield. Turn right, then first left. Home on right.

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20852 E Country Rd., Georgetown, DE Your very own private lane leads you to this quanit “new in 2006” Beracah Cape Cod home situated on 6 acres. Horse pasture surrounded by new solar electric fencing. 2nd Flr is a blueprint of the first, needs drywall and carpet. MLS# 568508 $267,000 Directions: Rt 9 to Whaley’s Corner Rd., make left on Shortley Rd., Country Rd immediately on left. Hostess - Brenda Collins 302-2587538

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323 W. POPLAR ST., SEAFORD, DE Lovely 3 BR rancher with attached garage on a corner lot in Seaford. This home has hardwood floors, a fireplace in the living room, a large kitchen full of cabinets, and a family room. $179,900. (MLS#563290) Directions: From Rt. 13, West on Middleford Rd., continue on through downtown onto Pennsylvania Ave. Turn Right on Hall St. House on corner of Hall St. and W. Poplar St. Your Hostess: Mary Harding

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There’s no time for maturing when on vacation Well, we’ve done it again. In a repetition of last summer’s advenynn arks ture, my sister and I have driven to St. Paul, Minn., and back in order I switched the to visit with my daughter and her chopsticks to my husband. Astute readers may remember right hand, the hand that after last year’s trip, on which that, up until then, we were accompanied by my sister’s teenage son, I wrote that I had I have always used been particularly goofy: closing the to feed myself. car’s sunroof on my sister’s hand, requiring assistance in making a I switched the chopsticks to my right simple appointment for a haircut, hand, the hand that, up until then, I have blowing the car horn several times by acalways used to feed myself. It didn’t make cident. “I was involved in unwrapping the much difference, though. In the end, I had paper from a piece of candy and did not to humbly request that the waiter bring me know that my palm was pushing against a fork. the steering wheel,” I wrote. This year, my sister and I were joined This year, I was much more sensible. in St. Paul by our husbands and my sister’s Mature, one might say, as though in the two sons, all of whom flew out for a long past year I have finally grown up. Well, maybe not completely. There was weekend. We had a great time — touring the Mississippi River city by foot and bus, that incident with a bowl of soba noodles visiting its farmer’s markets, enjoying its and vegetable tempura and a set of chopsticks. Everyone else at the table was mak- restaurants. One day, while most of the men were ing out just fine, getting food from bowl at a Twins-Tigers game, my daughter and to mouth with no problem. But it seemed I made strawberry jam from fruit that we that, much like that racquet with which had bought just that morning. A bowl of I played badminton later that week, my sweet pea blossoms sat in the windowsill, chopsticks were defective. a vase of zinnias and sunflowers were on “I just can’t get the hang of this,” I the kitchen table and the whole apartment muttered. “Lynn!” my sister called to me from the smelled of strawberries and sugar. It was other end of the table. “Why are you using wonderful. Our last day there, after the rest of our your left hand?” families had returned to the east coast, my “Oh, am I?” I replied, completely unsister and I decided to treat my daughter aware of which hand I was using. Must be and son-in-law to a special dinner out, at something in the Midwest air.

the fanciest restaurant in their neighborhood. We made reservations and promptly at 7 in the evening, we arrived and were seated in the restaurant’s backyard patio. Following drinks, we ordered our salads and entrees. My daughter and son-in-law opted for fish, I decided on the chicken and my sister ordered a house specialty, the gnocchi. After our salads were finished and the plates cleared away, our waitress put our entrees in front of us. My chicken, set on a bed of creamed corn and swisschard. The two fish platters. Then the gnocchi — and it was a good thing that it was last, because it wasn’t long that we had to hold our laughter in front of the waitress. Centered on my sister’s plate, large enough, by the way, to hold a 16-ounce steak, were a dozen or so small potato dumplings, each about an inch long and decorated with thin ribbons of sauce and a few stalks of greens. I think that my sister mumbled something about her hollow tooth. If she left the table hungry, her entrée the next evening at a restaurant in Ottawa, Ill., more than made up for it. At Hank’s, located in a former dairy barn and billed as a farm restaurant, her serving of rigatoni with meat sauce, covered with at least a half pound of cheese, had to have been large enough to feed four people. I think that the table actually shook when the waitress set it down. “Wow, that’s a huge amount of food,” my sister said. They must have heard about your gnocchi, I told her. She ended up throwing away at least two-thirds of it.

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I, however, managed to eat all of my broiled catfish and baked potato. I even, without any prompting, held my fork in my right hand. I’m learning. Perhaps next year, we’ll have a perfectly sedate, goof-free family visit to St. Paul. Well — “No fool, no fun,” my grandmother always said. I think, in the spirit of vacation, I’ll put that whole maturing process on hold for a while.

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$8000 Tax Credit 26 WOODLAND DR, SEAFORD Contemporary brick home on 1.48 acres offers apx. 4,000 sq. ft. & 3-car garage. 4 BRs (including 2 master BR suites), 4 BAs, “Great Room,” sunporch, & home warranty plus many special features & extras! $449,900 (#563738) HOSTESS: Phyllis Parker (From Stein Hwy Rt 20W turn at RR X-ing onto Woodpecker Rd 80, go apx 1 mi & turn R into Woodland Station, 2nd prop on R)

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613 ELM ST, SEAFORD This is a “honey of a house” with new siding, roof, deck, front & all interior doors, heat pump, & instant hot water. Inside has been refurbished w/hardwood flooring, carpet, appliances & paint! $219,000 (#570267) From south end of Nylon Blvd turn E onto Elm St, prop on R. HOST: Wyatt Lowe

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27085 RIVER RD, SEAFORD NOT an “ordinary” ranch, this charming 3-BR home w/bsmt living area is situated on an impeccably landscaped 8/10 acre sloping lot. Customized features include granite countertops. In-ground heated pool, bi-level 4-car garages, patio & deck, plus more! This home looks as new as the day it was built! $270,000 (#570439) HOST: Dean Records (LOCATION: Proceed out River Rd, 4th house on L past Holly Shores & Clark Rd)

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7744 MAIN ST, BETHEL Own a little piece of history! Charming 4-BR, 2-BA Victorian in the quaint, historic village of Bethel. Meticulously restored to its 1890’s character, it features original wood floors, 2 staircases, 4 elec. fireplaces, central air, & much more! $270,000 (#569524) HOSTESS: Sue Bramhall

160 LAKESIDE DR, LAUREL This 3-BR, 2-BA home w/garage in Lakeside Manor is a “Must See!” New plumbing & septic tank; new windows, siding & roof; new kit. flooring, appliances, & paint; 2 new bathrooms; fenced back yard & deck, plus much more! $179,900 (#564100) From Rt 13 turn W at the “Relax Inn,” at stop sign turn L, 1st prop on L HOST: Trent Ruark

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25 RIVERS END DR, SEAFORD Custom agentowned home on 6/10 acre lot offers over 3,000 sq. ft. w/ heated, cooled sunroom, 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, formal LR & DR, FR w/fireplace and adj. kit. & eating area, & double garage. Updated features & extras included! $435,000 (#560045) HOSTESS: Fran Ruark (12th home on R after entering Rivers End from Old Meadow Rd)

74 RIVERS END DR, SEAFORD Curb Appeal! Move-In Condition! And that’s just the beginning! This home offers 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, FR, double garage, fireplace, C/A, security system, irrigated lawn & more! Reduced to $338,000 (#566939) HOSTESS: Connie Covey (From Old Meadow Rd, turn into Rivers End; proceed on Rivers End Dr to prop on L)

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1957 WHITEY FORD BB Card, in plastic cover, $50. 841-9274. 6/25 2-MAN CROSS CUT SAW, orig. cond., $75. 841-9274. BEATLE ALBUMS for sale, 398-0309. 6/18 WWII FOOT LOCKER, $50. 875-1862. 6/18 ANTIQUE WOOD & COAL Stoves, several; 2 Antique Wood cook stoves. Best offers. 337-8961. 6/18 OLD WOOD SIDING, 500 sq. ft., $475. 846-9788.

FOR SALE SKI TRIP TRICKETS. Vail, CO., Jan. 23-30, 2010. Incl. air fr. BWI, lodging & 5/8 day lift pass at 5 resorts. $1449 pp. 302-228-9825 or 410-546-5551. 7/16 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR, OLD 80’S, LAST USED Old 80’s, last used summer 2008. Unable to get to run. ossibly starter. Has new ‘09 battery. Asking $50. 8751638. 7/16 4 BEAN BAG SEATS, 30”, like new, navy color, $12 ea. 875-7495. 7/16 BUZZ-AROUND SCOOTER, Battery operated, cost $1200 new. Selling for $500. 875-4570. 7/16 30” GE GAS RANGE, white, $225. 24” white GE Dishwasher, $150. Microwave/ Hood Combo, GE, white, $100. 875-7775. 7/16

52” CEILING FAN, white Bellagio, by Harbor Breeze, 3 spd., with light kit. Can be used outdoors. Still in box, 30 yr. warranty, asking $50. 410-754-9564 7/16 POWERHOUSE GYM SET w/competitor weight bench & weights, $70. 629-4195. 7/16 GUITAR - “72” Martin D35, appraised $2000. Sell for $1700. 629-4195. 7/16 OAK DINING TABLE & 6 chairs, 1 leaf, good cond., $125. 629-4427. INTL. 2 BTM PLOW on rubber, new paint, great shape, $270. 846-9788. 7/16 ATLAS 12” BAND SAW on coaster stand, extra blades, $170. 846-9788. 7/16 10 OLDER TRANSFORMERS, many sizes, $25. 6281880. 7/16 HARRINGTON FAIR Show Tickets: 4 reserve ticket seats, lower grand stand section. 5 for all shows. 875-9788. 7/9 CHIPPER/SHREDDER, Craftsman, 7.5 hp Briggs eng., used 2 seasons, exc. cond., $399. 628-0471. 7/9 TROY-BILT RIDER, 17.5/ 42” cut, in exc. cond., asking $750 OBO. 337-7872. FLY FISHING ROD & Reel, Martin Reel, teal ultra-light 8’ rod. $40. 875-8677. 7/9 CARTER STARTER Pedal Steel Guitar, accessories & case. Brand new cond., $575 OBO. 337-7872. 7/9 AIR COND., 5200 BTU, like new, hardly used, $60. 8758677. 7/9 MOBILE HOME WINDOWS, regular, good cond., all sizes, also screens. 6283878. 7/9 LOST IN SPACE talking robot w/alien, $25. 6281880. 7/2

EDUCATIONAL VACANCIES:

DELMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT 200 N. 8th St., Delmar, DE isaccepting completed Distict paper applications for the following full-time teaching vacancies for the 2009-10 school year: • Physical Education/Health Education • Middle School Science with Physical Science certification preferred Salaries as per State of Delaware & Local Salary Schedules for FY10 based upon degree & experience. Call Human Resources @ [302]846-9544 x111 to obtain an application. EOE

SEALY POSTUREPEDIC Adjustable, twin bed. Like brand new! $475, mattress & box incl. Cherry wood headboard, remote, video instructions. Call 536-7532 or cell 443-735-9783. 7/2

SEV. 3-PHASE ELEC. MOTORS, best offers. New 15 hp Horz air comp., cost $4000, selling $2000. 20 hp High Volume Air Compressor, $500. Post & Piling Peeler, $1500. 337-8961.

GE SIDE-BY-SIDE Refrig. Freezer, 3 yrs old, $300. 337-8924. 7/2

TABLE SAW, 10” Craftsman, with stand & cast iron top, asking $150. 337-3370 h; 258-4095 c. 6/18

VOIT PRO RIDER, $30. Women’s summer clothing, sz. 18-20, top, long skirts, shoes, sz. 10. $2 ea. 6288215. 7/2 WROUGHT IRON PATIO SET, 10 pc. with covers, $1850 new; asking $500. Came fr. Scott’s Furniture. 629-4427. 7/2

SNAPPER 12.5HP, 33” HiVac riding mower with bagger, mulching blades, lights, very good cond., Asking $649 OBO. 337-3370 h; 258-4095 c. 6/18

BENCH PRESS, $50 OBO. 337-7628. 7/2

JITTERBUG CELL Phone, 98% new in orig. box w/ access. & instruct. book. Paid $140, asking $60. 875-5086. 6/18

STORM DOOR, 32 inch, white with glass and screen, exc. cond. $25. 629-0345.

HAMMOND ORGAN, 2 keyboards, pedals & seat, $175 OBO. 875-2113. 6/18

WEDDING CAKE STEPS for above ground pool, w/ or w/o deck. Great cond., $150. 349-5443. 7/2

GAZELLE POWER PLUS EXERCISE MACHINE, nearly new, $100. 8759401. 6/18

TORO MOWER, self-propelled, 6.5 hp, rear bag, key start, like new $300. 841-9274. 6/25

HANDMADE JEWELRY necklaces, earrings, bracelets, eye glass holders, lanyards for work id’s. 6297996. 6/18

MOVIE DVDs. SciFi & horror, $2.50 ea. $65 for all 32. Books - mostly mystery & romance, $2 bag. 8753744. 6/25 TOOLS: Planer$175; Miter Saw $150; Jointer $200; Radial Saw $150; Band Saw $150. 745-5649. 6/25 NORITAKE CHINA, 1 set, 12 pl. setting, Andorra Pattern. 50 pc. set Princess House Crystal. 875-2897. 7.5” CRAFTSMAN MITER SAW, $25. Stihl Weed Wacker, prof. model, $100. 398-0309. 6/18 HARMONY GUITAR w/ case, great shape, $85. 398-0309. 6/18

ANIMALS, ETC. LIMOUSINE HEIFER approx. wt. 525 lbs $425, and Holstein steer approx. wt. 350 lbs. $210. 875-4952 PET DOOR 9X14, flap size, medium 7” x 11 1/4” $20. 629-0345. 7/2

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE ‘93 OAKWOOD MOBILE, 14X70 at Laurel Village, 3 BRs, 2 baths, nice lot, fenced yard, deck, shed. $13,000 neg. 875-5785. 7/2

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PRESUMPTION OF DEATH ACTION

IN THE MATTER OF CHRISTOPHER NASH LUTZ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND CASE NO: C-09-16818 A Petition for a finding of a Presumption of Death regarding CHRISTOPHER NASH LUTZ has been filed in the Circuit Court for Dorchester County, Maryland. It is alleged that he perished in a boating accident on the Nanticoke River on April 4, 2009. Any persons having knowledge that CHRISTOPHER NASH LUTZ may not have deceased are requested to contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Dorchester County, P.O. Box 150, Cam bridge, Maryland 21613 or Raymond H. Simmons, Jr., Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 753, Cambridge Maryland 21613. Donna L. Pyle, Clerk 7/16/3tc

NOTICE

On Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., Peninsula Mini Storage, located at 40 S. Market St., Blades/ Seaford, DE will hold a public auction pursuant to the State of Delaware SelfStorage Facility Act Title 25 Chapter 49. The following storage units will be sold or disposed of for Non-Payment of storage rent. Tenants name and last known address are listed below. David Brown, Laurel, Del., Unit 216; Jermaisho Cannon, Salisbury, Md., Unit 234; and Mitchell Thompson, Seaford, Del., Unit 330. Peninsula Mini Storage 302-629-5743 7/16/2tc

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

You are hereby notified the below matters will be before: The City of Seaford Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 7:00 P.M., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware; and, The City of Seaford Mayor and Council for their determination on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at 7:05 p.m., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1) Hoober, Inc. 6367A Stein Highway, Tax Map and Parcel 531 12.00 41, is requesting a final site plan review for the construc-

tion of a 15,750 sq. ft. new building to be located east of the existing building. If these projects are of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel attend on your behalf. Issued this 16th day of July 2009 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager 7/161tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LITTLE CREEK

HUNDRED Subd. #2008-2 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, AUGUST 13, 2009, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, George town, Del a ware, on the application of LEE LITTLETON to consider the Subdivision of land in an GR General Residential District in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 8.76 acres into 6 lots, located south of Road 454, 310 feet east of Road 457. 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 County 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. 7/16/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BROAD CREEK HUNDRED Subd. #2008-3 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, AUGUST 13, 2009, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, George town, Del a ware, on the application of EVELYN J. AND ARTHUR P. DAVIS JR. to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 2.69 acres into 2 lots, located south of Route

20, 1,100 feet northwesterly of Road 473. 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 County 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. 7/16/1tc

NOTICE

Estate of Jacklyn Rose Berner Smith, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Jacklyn Rose Berner Smith who departed this life on the 22nd day of May, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Teresa Berner on the 1st day of July, A.D. 2009, 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 Adminisgtratrix on or before the 22nd day of January, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Teresa Berner 25510 Shovelhead Alley Millsboro, DE 19966 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/16/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Norman E. Layfield, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Name who departed this life on the 8th day of May, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Elizabeth Sullivan on the 24th day of June, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 8th day of January, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Elizabeth Sullivan 207 Hantwerker Dr. Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/9/3tc

• JULY 16 - 22, 2009 NOTICE

Estate of Contance Joan Ingalls, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Constance Joan Ingalls who departed this life on the 10th day of June, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Joyce Aline Brock on the 30th day of June, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 10th day of February, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Joyce Aline Brock 13065 Nero Ln. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/9/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Herbert E. Stouffer, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Herbert E. Stouffer who departed this life on the 2nd day of May, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Sherry S. Chaillou, Herbert W. Stouffer on the 29th day of June, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 2nd day of January, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Sherry S. Chaillou 1492 Park Lane Pasadine, MD 21122 Herbert W. Stouffer 3304 Stonebrook Dr. Richardson, TX 75082 Attorney: Darrell J. Baker, Esq. 702 King Str., Ste 600 Wilmington, DE 19801 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/9/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Paul M. Powell, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Paul M. Powell who departed this life on the 21st day of May, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Ann W. Nyce, Donald C. Powell on the 23rd day

PAGE 31 of June, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 21st day of January, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Ann W. Nyce 14331 Shiloh Way Laurel, DE 19956 Donald C. Powell 10512 Foxhunt Rd. Oak Hill, VA 22070 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/2/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of William D. Gardner, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of William D. Gardner who departed this life on the 29th day of May, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Junior D. Clayton on the 17th day of June, A.D. 2009, 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 29th day of January, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Junior D. Clayton 408 Patriot St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/2/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Stephen P. Scherer, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Stephen P. Scherer who departed this life on the 12th day of June, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Michael S. Scherer, Stacey Dietz on the 18th day of June, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Administrators on or before the 12th day of February, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Administrators:

Michael S. Scherer 309 Worthington Rd. Towson, MD 21286 Stacey Dietz 426 Five Farms Ln. Timonium, MD 21093 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/2/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Charles M. Truitt, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Charles M. Truitt who departed this life on the 13th day of June, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Peggy T. Morris, Penny J. Truitt on the 22nd day of June, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Administratrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Administratrices on or before the 13th day of February, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Administratrices: Peggy T. Morris 906 Jones Terrace Delmar, DE 19940 Penny J. Truitt 200 Hantwerker Dr. Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 7/2/3tc

SHERIFF SALE

PAGE 32 LEGALS - from Page 31 ner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Peggy J. Geradi; thence turning and running with lands now or formerly of Peggy J. Geradi South 80 degrees 58 minutes 05 seconds East 132.17 feet to an iron rod found at a corner for this lot, lands now or formerly of Peggy J. Geradi and in line of lands now or formerly of William Shockley, Heirs; thence turning and running with lands now or formerly of William Shockley, Heirs South 09 degrees 04 minutes 50 seconds West 32.23 feet to an iron pipe found at a corner for this lot, lands now or formerly of Anna Mae Buchert and in line of lands now or formerly of William Shockley, Heirs; thence turning and running with lands now or formerly of Anna Mae Buchert North 80 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds West 132.45 feet to the point and place of beginning said to contain 4,239 square feet of land, be the same more or less, together with improvements, as shown on a survey prepared by MillerLewis, Inc., dated October 18, 2006. BEING the same lands and premises which Kevin L. Jefferson, by Deed dated October 19, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3512, Page 206, did grant and convey unto Antwaneshia Blake. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.0077.00 Property Address: 319 Front St., Seaford, DE 19973 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the

MORNING STAR 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 ANTWANESHIA BLAKE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situated, lying and being within the Corporate limits of the Town of Laurel, Delaware, bordering on the North side of Cooper Street, adjoining lands now or formerly of George W. Hastings, lot now or formerly of William F. Baker, and lands now or formerly of Charles E. Wootten and Lizzie E Wootten and contained within the following courses and distances, to wit BEGINNING on the North side of said Cooper Street and at the Southwest corner of Hastings lot, and run from thence with said Hastings lot North 22 ¼ degrees East l50 feet to the Northwest corner of said Hastings lot and to an alley between this said lot and lot of said Baker, thence with said Alley North 68° West 50 feet to a corner at the end of a division line between this lot and an adjoining lot now or formerly of Charles E. Wootten and Lizzie E. Wootten, thence for said Division line South 22 ¼ degrees and Vi degrees West 150 feet to the North side of Cooper Street aforesaid; then with the said thereof 50 feet a right line to the place of beginning, containing 7,500 square feet of land, more or less. BEING the same lands and premises which the Estate of Ernest L. Littleton and Christopher F. Littleton, by Deed dated December 6, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of

Delaware, in Deed Book 3546, Page 220, did grant and convey unto John M. Holter. Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.07202.00 Property Address: 545 E. 4th Street, Laurel, DE 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JOHN M. HOLTER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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• JULY 16 - 22, 2009 prepared by T.R Pepper, Surveyor, undated, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 322, Page 600; and being more particularly described in accordance with a recent survey prepared by Douglas L. Parker and Associates, May 27,2005, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at the point of intersection of the northerly right of way line of Martin Street and the westerly right of way line of Elm Drive, said point being on the westerly right of way line of Elm Drive and 25 feet distant from the centerline thereof at 50 feet wide; thence by and with the said right of way line of Elm Drive, North 04 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 330 feet, more or less, to an iron pipe found, a corner for these lands and the center line of Lot No.7; and being the point and place of beginning of the herein described lot; thence leaving the said right of way line of Elm Drive, and by and with the centerline of Lot No.7, South 89 degrees 29 minutes 31 seconds West 119.82 feet total to an iron pipe previously set, passing over an iron pipe found at 118.79 feet, a corner for these land, the centerline of Lot No.7, and the centerline of Lot No.8; thence by and with Lot No.8, then Lot No.6, North 04 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 90.40 feet to an iron pipe found, a corner for these lands, Lot No.6, Lot No.3 and Lot No.2; thence by and with the Lot No. 2, thence Lot No.1, North 89 degrees 42 minutes 23 seconds East 119.78 feet to an iron pipe found, a corner for these lands and Lot No.1, and being a point on line of the westerly right of way line of Elm Drive; thence by and with the westerly right of way line of Elm Drive, South 04 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West 89.95 feet to the iron pipe found, a corner for these lands and the centerline of Lot No.7, the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto KATHERINE J. WIER by deed of Jan Parker Wier, dated June 20, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3164, Page 158. Tax Parcel: 5-31-12.08021 Property Address: 614 Elm Dr., Seaford, DE 19973 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of KATHERINE J. WIER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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of 49.99 feet to an iron pipe, being a point of curve to the right having a radius of25.00 feet, a central angle of 90 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds, and a chord bearing of North 27 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West, 35.36 feet; thence northwesterly along the arc distance of 39.28 feet to an iron pipe; thence by and with the easterly right of way of Duck Creek Lane, North 17 degrees 44 minutes 56 seconds East, a distance of 41.71 feet to an iron pipe, being the point of curve of a non tangent curve to the left, having a radius of 545.00 feet an having a chord bearing of North 14 degrees 59 minutes 55 seconds East, 51.88 feet; thence along the arc, through a central angle of 05 degrees 27 minutes 21 seconds, a distance of 51.90 feet to an iron pipe; thence by and with Lot 88, South 68 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds East, a distance of 77.56 feet to an iron pipe; thence by and with Lot 83, South 17 degrees 44 minutes 56 seconds West, a distance of 113.51 feet to the point of beginning. AND BEING the same lands and premises which John Robert Collins Trustee under Revocable Trust Agreement of John Robert Collins dated 1/3/2000 and Peggy Joann M. Collins, Trustee under Revocable Trust Agreement of Peggy Joanne M. Collins dated 1/3/2000, by deed dated April 28, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Record 3312, Page 109 did grant and convey unto SEAN E. COLEMAN, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.0086.00 Property Address: 102 Duck Creek Ln., Greenwood, DE 19950 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by See LEGALS—page 34

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PAGE 34 LEGALS - from Page 32 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 SEAN E. COLEMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, as depicted on a plan entitled “Minor Subdivision of Lands for Robert S. and Donna M. Horsey, Trustees”, prepared by Miller Lewis, Inc., Land Surveying, approved by Sussex County July 5, 2005, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a found concrete marker located on the southerly right-ofway of county road number 454B, said point being located 886.6 feet distant from county road number 68; thence from said point of beginning South 78 degrees, 46 minutes and seconds East 174.68 feet to a found iron pipe; thence South 11 degrees, 25 minutes and 00 seconds 239.10 feet to a found iron pipe; then North 78 degrees, 46 minutes and 55 seconds West 174.68 feet to a found iron pipe; thence North 11 degrees, 25 minutes and 00 seconds East 239.10 feet to the place and paint of beginning, the contents thereof be what they may, said to contain 41,747 square feet of land, more or less. BEING the same lands

MORNING STAR and premises which Robert S. Horsey, Trustee and Donna M. Horsey, Trustee by Deed dated October 24,2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3224, Page 240, did grant and convey unto Isaac Davis. The said Isaac Davis is also known as Isaac Davis, III. Tax Parcel: 5-32-14.0022.07 Property Address: 12082 Coachman Ln., Delmar, DE 19940 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ISAAC DAVIS a/k/a ISAAC DAVIS, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Northwesterly side of a proposed 30 foot street in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known and designated as Lot No.3, containing 4.624 square feet of land, more or less as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a survey entitled “Plot of Subdivision OF THE LANDS OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD”, prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated June 1910, filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Plat Book 21, Page 94. AND BEING the same property conveyed to Blanche Prattis, by Deed from The United States of America, acting through the Administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, dated July 17, 1992, and recorded September 1, 1992, in Deed Book 1867, Page 298, among the land records of Sussex County, State of Delaware. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00403.02 Property Address: 304 Grant St., Seaford, DE 19973 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks pay-

• JULY 16 - 22, 2009 able to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CHERYL E. LAWTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, more particularly described in accordance with a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated August 10, 2004, as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stob in the southeasterly right of way line of Road No. 524 - German Road, a corner for this lot and lands of Sussex Ventures, Inc.; thence, by and with the southeasterly right of way lien of German Road North 632 degrees 27 minutes 35 seconds East 165.00 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot and lands of Sherrylyn L. Wilcoxson and Diana Thomas and Russell Thomas; thence, along a line between this lot and lands of Sherrylyn L. Wilcoxson and Diana Thomas and Russell Thomas south 28 degrees 35 minutes 36 seconds East 200.00 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot; thence, along a line between this lot and lands of Sherrylyn L. Wilcoxson and Diana Thomas and Russell Thomas in part and partly with lands of Sussex Ventures, Inc., South 62 degrees 27 minutes 35 seconds West 165.00 feet to a bent pipe, a corner for this lot; thence, along another line between this lot and lands of Sussex Ventures, Inc., North 28 degrees 35 minute 36 seconds West 200.00 feet to the place of beginning, containing therein 32.994 square feet of land, more or less. BEING the same lands and premises conveyed to Larry M. Wilson and Angie Tolliver Wilson, by Deed from Lewis David Kibler, dated August 18, 2004, and recorded August 19, 2004, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and the

State of Delaware in Deed Book 3023, Page 53. Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.00146.02 Property Address: 24233 German Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ANGIE TOLLIVER AND LARRY WILSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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Sussex County Road No. 535 (60’ R/W); said pipe being situate a distance of 151.00 feet from North Shore Drive; thence with the lands of Thomas S. and Rita J. Paulsen, now or formerly, South 43 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of252.30 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence with “North Shores Court” Subdivision, now or formerly, South 57 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 157.60 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence with lands of Richard and Patricia Anderson, now or formerly, North 29 degrees 41 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of254.04 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence with Sussex County Road No. 535, North 63 degrees 14 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 96.97 feet home to the point and place of beginning, and said to contain 31,822 square feet of land, be the same, more or less, together with all improvements thereon, as shown on a survey prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., dated October 29,2003. BEING the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Patrick L. Tierno, by deed of Pamela A. Tierno, dated the 31st day of August, AD. 1994, and recorded in the Office of Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, on the 8th day of December, AD. 1994, in Deed Book 2021, Page 320. BEING the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Richard A Hoffman and Teresa M. Hoffman, as tenants by the entirety, by deed of Patrick L. Tierno, dated the 31st day of October, 2003, and recorded in the Office of Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, on the I1h day of November, 2003, in Deed Book 2906, Page 23. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.0029.00 Property Address: 9318 Middleford Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to conSee LEGALS—page 35

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 34 firmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of TERESA M. AND RICHARD A. HOFFMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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16°59’46” East, 179.45 feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running by and along the residue of land of Raymond J. and Mary E. Hitch, South 61 °03’06” East, 137.03 feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running by and along the Northwestern right-of-way of Sussex County Road #484 in a deflection to left, a delta angle of 10°26’30” with a chord distance of 201.98 feet, with a chord bearing of South 28°09’21” West, 202.26 feet, home to the place of beginning and said to contain 0.5275 acres of land, be the same more or less, as surveyed by Donald K. Miller, Registered Surveyor, on October 6, 1992. BEING the same lands conveyed to Raymond J. Hitch, Jr. and Stacey L. Reynolds by Deed of Raymond J. Hitch and Mary E. Hitch, his wife, said Deed dated the 24th day of February, 1993 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 1990, page 134, in fee. BEING the same lands conveyed to Raymond J. Hitch, Jr. and Stacey L. Hitch by Deed of Raymond J. Hitch, Jr. and Stacey L. Reynolds a/k/a Stacey L. Hitch, his wife, said Deed dated the 18th day of February, 1998 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2267, page 243, in fee. Tax Parcel: 2-31-17.0064.01 Property Address: RR2, Seaford, DE 19973 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser

will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of STACEY L. AND RAYMOND J. HITCH, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, lying on the Southwesterly right of way line of Highway No. 631, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a pipe in the Southwesterly right of way line of Highway No. 631, said pipe being also 448 feet in a Southeasterly direction from the intersection of Highway No. 631 and Route #36; thence South 64 degrees 07 minutes West 208.35 feet to a stake; thence turning and running South 22 degrees 48 minutes East 650.75 feet to a stake at the intersection of ditches; thence South 84 degrees 01 minutes East 240.00 feet to a pipe; thence North 23 degrees 00 seconds West 778 feet, home to the place of beginning. Said to contain 3.42 acres of land, more or less Being the same lands and premises which Marjorie G. Swartzentuber and John M. Swartzentruber did grant and convey unto John M. Swartzentruber and Tammi L. Swartzentruber by deed dated October 24, 2002 and recorded on November 8, 2002 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02770 Page 296. Tax Parcel: 4-30-5.0053.00 Property Address: 12698 Mennonite School Rd., Greenwood, DE 19950

• JULY 16 - 22, 2009 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of TAMMI L. AND JOHN M. SWARTZENTRUBER, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

PAGE 35 minutes 52 seconds East 151.34 feet to an iron pipe found) marking the beginning of a curve; said curve having a radius of 50.00 feet, a delta of 142 degrees 30 minutes 03 seconds, a length of 124.36 feet, a chord of 94.69 feet with a bearing of North 06 degrees 06 minutes 50 seconds West to an iron rod (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for Lot 26 North 09 degrees 12 minutes 52 seconds East 13.23 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for lands now or formerly of R.Thomas, Sr. & Carole D. Vincent South 72 degrees 54 minutes 15 seconds East 236.16 feet to an iron rod (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Daniel Nero & Donna Rose South 09 degrees 12 minutes 22 seconds West 246.28 feet to an iron rod (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line of this lot and for Lot 8 North 74 degrees 33 minutes 59 seconds West 210.17 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 1.1748 acres of land more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc. dated September 3, 2004. Being the same lands and premises which David A. Milligan and Gloria J. Milligan, did grant and convey unto Arthur C. Lex, III and Loretta L. Butler, by deed dated October 1, 2004 and recorded on October 6, 2004 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3044 at Page 156. Tax Parcel: 5-32-7.0026.27 Property Address: 35257 Danny Dr., Laurel, DE 19956 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid

by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LORETTA L. BUTLER AND ARTHUR C. LEX, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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PAGE 36 LEGALS - from Page 35 Tax Parcel: 5-32-14.0037.17 Property Address: 36437 Robinhood Rd., Delmar, DE 19940 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 17, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LISA K. FLEETWOOD and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

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MORNING STAR of West Street, said iron pipe (found) being 89.6 feet to 7th Street, and being a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Charles H. & Julia Smith; thence by and with aforesaid Smith lands South 65 degrees 18 minutes 28 seconds East 108.92 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of John L. Short, III and Anna W. Short South 14 degrees 25 minutes 36 seconds West 25.36 feet to an iron stob (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of John L. Short, III and Anna W. Short South 72 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds East 36.40 feet to an iron fence post (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and lands now or formerly of Mildred E. Phillips Heirs South 16 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds West 24.37 feet to an iron pipe(found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Gregory K. & Donna K. Adkins North 69 degrees 11 minutes 50 seconds West 154.60 feet to an iron stob (found); thence turning and running by and with the Southeasterly rightof-way of West Street North 26 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East 54.81 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 6,626 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon. Being the same lands and premises which Walter F. Lecates, Jr., and Gloria J. Lecates, did grant and convey unto Jeffrey J. Allman and Sandra L. Allman, by deed dated January 17,2006 and recorded on February 17,2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3272 at Page 280. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.06201.00 Property Address: 705 West St., Laurel, DE 19956 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 17, 2009.

Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on August 21, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JEFFREY J. AND SANDRA L. ALLMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 7/9/2tc

• JULY 16 - 22, 2009 19950 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 17, 2009.

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Police Journal Police arrest burglar

Gary R. Walls of River Road in Seaford has been arrested and charged with second degree burglary, felony theft, and criminal mischief for an incident that took place July 5 on Pauls Lane in Seaford. The suspect, who was arrested on July 8, entered a residence while the owner was out shopping, removed items and then fled the area. Walls was arraigned by Justice of the Peace #4 and released.

Search for missing girl

Delaware State Police Troop 5 is requesting assistance in locating Devy Rivera, a 15-year-old female from Bridgeville. Rivera was last seen on Friday, July 10 at her residence on Seashore Highway. She was wearing khaki shorts, a dark brown t-shirt, purple flip flops and silver stud earrings. She is believed to be in the Greenwood to Laurel area. No foul play is involved, however

Delaware State Police would like to locate her as soon as possible. Anyone with information perDevy Rivera taining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-337-1090, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded online at www. tipsubmit.com.

Woman drives into house

A house was struck on Saturday, July 11, after a woman who was following too closely, veered off the road and struck a house. At approximately 6:45 a.m. a 1999 Ford Contour (operated by Shaneka N. Ricks, 26, of Sea-

Increased protection necessary to prevent future cyber attacks Reports of cyber attacks by North Korea are another example of why the United States needs to be better armed to fight these alarming 21st century security threats, said Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.). As chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services and International Security, Sen. Carper has been pushing to increase protections against just such cyber attacks as those reported recently against U.S. and South Korean government websites. News reports say that in the United States, the Treasury Department, Secret Service, Federal Trade Commission and Transportation Department websites were targeted at varying points over recent days, and sites of 11

South Korean organizations were targeted as well, in a coordinated nation-state sponsored attack. Sen. Carper, in April, introduced the “United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009,” which would dramatically reform the way federal agencies defend their sensitive information. The Carper bill, S. 921, would greatly improve the old Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, and empower agency Chief Information Security Officers to focus their efforts on monitoring, detecting and preventing cyber intrusions. Specifically, the legislation would enhance the power of the Department of Homeland Security’s US-CERT to take proactive actions before a cyber attack penetrates government networks.

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ford) was traveling northbound on Seaford Road (US 13 Alternate) when a green mini van in front of her slowed to look at a yard sale in the area. Ricks avoided the mini van by applying her brakes and swerving to the right, losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle continued off the east edge of the roadway

and struck a house located at 28565 Seaford Road. Three children inside the car, ages 11 months, 2-years-old and 3-years-old, were not properly restrained in car seats and were immediately transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. where they were treated for non-life threaten-

ing injuries. The subjects inside the residence were not injured during the crash, but there was extensive damage to the house. Ricks was cited for child restraints in motor vehicles, following too closely, and failure to have valid insurance. Alcohol was not a factor.

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Reps urge colleagues to work on Delaware’s next spending plan Even though the ink is barely dry on the new state budget, State House Minority Leader Richard Cathcart (R-Middletown) and State House Minority Whip Dan Short (R-Seaford) said state officials need to be looking toward Delaware’s next spending plan. Rep. D. Short says they have presented six suggestions that could save taxpayers between $100 million and $200 million annually, but which were too complex to be quickly incorporated into the new budget. The ideas range from reforming the state’s purchasing practices, to establishing a program for rewarding cost-cutting ideas, to repealing minimum wage requirements for skilled workers on state construction projects (prevailing wage). These three concepts alone could potentially save the state more than $130 million annually. The suggestions come from a variety of sources including the non-partisan Leadership for Education Achievement in Delaware (LEAD) Committee, Gov. Jack Markell and the House Minority Caucus. Rep. D. Short concedes that not every proposal may find the consensus it needs to be viable, but he said all the suggestions should be judged on their merits and potential benefits. Except for limited special sessions, the General Assembly will not meet again until mid-January, after half the fiscal year has already passed and the process for writing the new budget has already begun. Rep. Cathcart said the socalled Big Head Committee – a group of legislative leaders and members of the Markell administration that make tax and spending decisions – needs to do business differently and meet when the General Assembly is not in session. According to the Federal Reserve’s forecasts, Delaware will face a continued drop in economic activity and a resulting lost of state revenue. “It’s likely our state will be cash-poor into the foreseeable future,” Rep. D. Short said. “These ideas represent a chance to make government more efficient and less costly. It’s an opportunity we cannot afford to let slip by.” The suggestions are: • Reduce State Construction Costs - Temporarily suspend prevailing wage for all school construction and other state projects for four years. Study the impacts. (estimated $70 million savings annually) • Save money on school construction by standardizing designs and leveraging better prices on the purchase of materials. (estimated $14 million savings annually) • Reform purchasing for public schools: Implement a “centralized procurement program” for local school districts, vocational-

technical school districts and charter schools. (estimated $25 million savings annually) • Consolidate school administration: Save on administration and support costs by replacing local services for the 19 school districts with broad, shared services on a regional or statewide basis.

Local school districts would be kept intact, but this action would significantly reduce the inefficiency of duplication. (estimated $30 million savings annually) • Reform state purchasing: Establish and enforce policies for unified billing and minimize use of state-issued checks and state-

owned credit cards to appropriate purchases. Channel most agency purchases through unified state contracts, leveraging lower costs through more advantageous economies-of-scale. (estimated $60 million savings annually) • Efficiency Rewards Program: Create a program whereby state

employees and private citizens can make suggestions to cut costs and/or improve efficiency. If the idea is implemented, the person submitting the idea would get 10% of the estimated first year cost savings, capped at $25,000 max. (estimated $7.5 million savings annually)

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Delmar Little League all-stars

Shown (l to r) are the District III Major League softball champions from Laurel: front- Savannah Brown, Shanda Mann, Destiny Atkinson, Allison Pusey, Sara Whaley, Lauren Hill, Brittany Woods, Morgan Joseph; back- coach Mike Atkinson, Shelby Murphy, Kortney Lee, Regan Green, and manager Brad Lee. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel Major softball wins District III title By Mike McClure

The Laurel Major League all-star softball team took the District III championship with a 16-0 win over Nanticoke on Monday in Rehoboth. Regan Green struck out eight in four shutout innings and allowed one hit and no walks in the win. Laurel put six runs on the board in the first inning. Shanda Mann and Regan Green each singled and scored and Shelby Murphy, Sara Whaley, and Brittany Woods each walked and scored. Kortney Lee also reached on a fielder’s choice and scored a run.

Laurel added two more runs in the second inning as Murphy singled and scored on a ground out by Whaley. Allison Pusey and Lee singled and Brittany Woods reached on a fielder’s choice and error to load the bases before Destiny Atkinson singled in a run (8-0). Green kept the Seaford bats quiet through the first two innings and Laurel put three more runs on the board in the third. Mann (walk) and Murphy (fielder’s choice) scored on an error and Atkinson drew a bases loaded walk to bring in Green (first on error). Nanticoke’s Tiffani Hinds collected

LAUREL MAJOR LEAGUE PAT KNIGHT- Shown (l to r) is the Laurel Major League Pat Knight baseball team: front- Shane Baker, Jeremy Metz, Alan Lubiniecki, Jordan Tanner, Brandon Johnson; back- manager Joe Metz, David Smith, Dustin Allen, Irvan Casiano, Wade Townley, Nicholas Hastings, Josh James, and coach George Baker. See results on page 41. Photo by Mike McClure

the first hit of the game off Green, who struck out six and allowed one base runner through the first three innings. Laurel scored five more runs in the top Continued on page 42

Baseball- Senior League- Fruitland 6, Delmar 2- Thomas Gray went 2-2 for Delmar in the loss. Junior League- Delmar 10, Berlin 0- K.J. Trader struck out nine and walked one for the win and also went 2-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Josh Wells tripled and Josh Joyner went 2-2 with a pair of RBIs. Major League- Delmar 2, Willards 0- Chad Wien earned the win, striking out 15 while walking two. Willis Dickerson and Tyler Baker also singled for Delmar. Delmar 10, Princess Anne 0- Ean Marvel struck out 13 and walked two for the win. Shelton Gray also had two hits and Tyler Baker tripled. 11 year-old- Delmar 15, Fruitland 5Ryan Spadin struck out three in the win; Kavon Trader had three hits including a double and a home run and drove in four; Zach Coco had three hits and three RBIs; and Austin Bergeron tripled for Delmar. Delmar 10, East Wicomico 0- Kavon Trader earned the win, striking out six. Randy Given also had two hits, Ryan Spadin added three hits, Zach Coco went 2-2 with a pair of runs, and Dylan Brumbley scored three runs. Berlin 17, Delmar 2- Stephen Holland collected a pair of doubles and Ryan Spadin and Shemar Watts each singled in the loss. Minor League- Delmar 11, Snow Hill 4- Isaac Austin had two hits and an RBI, Luke Figgs doubled and drove in a run, and Taylor Cox added a hit and two RBIs for Delmar. Jimmy Adkins, Dylan Barlow, and Austin Rhodes each had an RBI single and Tim Ward and Kenny Dykes singled.

DELMARVA DOCK DOG- D.W. Horsey of Laurel and his dog Dallas show off at the Delmarva DockDogs event in Berlin last Saturday. An event begun by ESPN as a fill has grown nationwide. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Amy Venables soars through the water in the butterfly during a recent SSA swim meet. Photo by Amy Handy

The Nanticoke and Laurel Major League softball teams are shown during the post game ceremony following Monday’s championship game in Rehoboth. Photo by Mike McClure Maria DeMott helps her team in the freestyle relay during a recent SSA swim meet. Photo by Amy Handy

SSA’s Nathan Venables is swimming the breast stroke against the Elks Club. See results on page 45. Photo by Amy Handy

Becca Wheatley is shown competing in the backstroke during an SSA swim meet. Photo by Amy Handy

Jason Cook of SGCC wins first place in the 50M backstroke in the boys’ 12U race in a home meet against Talbot last week.

Post 6 shortstop Hunter Absher shows the ball to the umpire after tagging the runner out in Saturday’s home baseball game against DelVets. See story on page 44. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Laurel’s Shanda Mann steals second as Nanticoke shortstop Erykah Tolliver looks to make the play during last Thursday’s District III Major League softball game. Photo by Mike McClure

MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

Gibson returns to play for Lowell Spinners in New York Penn League By Lynn Schofer

Derrik Gibson reported to spring training camp in February to begin his first full year with the Red Sox organization. He hoped to grow physically and mentally strong in spring training and perform well enough to make the Greenville Drive roster. Gibson did perform well despite an injury that sidelined him for five weeks, however, the Red Sox organization decided to send Derrik to Lowell, Mass., for a season with the Lowell Spinners. Last year Derrik played with the the Spinners for brief period where he batted .189 with an on base percentage of .233. Derrik believes and trusts the organization in their decision, “Looking back at spring training, I know they made the right decision for me. You gotta trust the organization because they want me to develop and not rush it,” Gibson said. “I really love playing for the Spinners, it is a baseball town and the fans fill the stands every game.” Gibson added. “Lowell reminds me of Seaford, the town has a lot of history and because it is small it is more comfortable.” Gibson also enjoys the friendships he has made. “We have played together since spring training and are really getting to know each other,” said Gibson. The schedule and timetable the players must keep prevents Derrik from sightseeing very much. “I am always glad to get home because the road is very tiring,” Derrik said. On a recent road trip to the Staten Island Yankees the bus arrived in town and within four hours the players were on the field warming up for the game. “Sometimes the days go by so fast I don’t even know what day it is,” said Gibson. Derrik knows that this is all part of his preparation for the future; a future hopefully in the Major Leagues. “I am trying to stay strong both physically and mentally,” he said. “I am keeping the same approach to the plate I had in the beginning of the season.” Gibson started the season on fire batting as high as .477 and has recently settled down but continues to hit and be a dangerous base runner. “It’s important not to make too many adjustments at a time and I have to trust myself, said Derrik, who added that hitting is the hardest adjustment to this level of play. “There are so many different situations and you are seeing tougher pitching.” Gibson is learning to work the curve ball and change up so it doesn’t jam him so much. “I always look fast ball and adjust and if I have two strikes I have to fight off until I get the pitch I want. Everyone can hit a fast ball at this level, they want to see you muscle the other pitches,” Gibson added.

Lowell Spinners’ shortstop Derrik Gibson goes to the bag for the snap throw from the catcher during a recent baseball game played in New York against the Staten Island Yankees. Photo by Lynn Schofer

A group of about 20 or more family and friends recently traveled to Staten Island to watch Derrik play. The outfield opens up to a view of the Hudson River and Statue of Liberty as the background. Gibson’s high school coach Kenny Cummings and his family and high school teammates Zack Reynolds and Zack Schofer were among some of the fans who made the trip. “It was so special that everyone made that long trip to watch me play,” said Gibson. Derrik had some time before and after the game to catch up with his parents and some of his family and friends. “My friends are an important part of my life and my years at Seaford, it was great to see everyone. I know Kenny and Michelle (Cummings) have small children and it meant a lot that they were able to make the trip,” Gibson added. Derrik continues to remain grounded and humble even when the fans are asking him for his autograph or screaming his name. “When I was hitting .477 they were yelling to me that I’m the best. I know that tomorrow I could be the worst if I don’t focus and play well,” said Gibson, who believes he has made the adjustment well and is able to tune out any distractions. “It is really important that I am 100% focused when hitting so I can tune Continued on page 42

Maryland District 8 Little League All-Star Schedules The following are Delmar’s District 8 all-star schedules (subject to change): Major baseball- 7/16- Fruitland at Delmar, 6 p.m.; 7/20- semifinals at TBA, 6 p.m.; 7/22- championship at TBA, 6 p.m. Junior baseball- 7/17- loser’s bracket at TBA, 6 p.m.; 7/19- championship 1 at TBA, 5 p.m.; 7/21- championship 2 at TBA, 6 p.m. Senior baseball-7/16- Delmar home vs. Fruitland/West Salisbury loser, 6 p.m.; 7/20- championship 1 at TBA, 6 p.m.; 7/22- championship 2 at TBA, 6 p.m.

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Laurel Star Pat Knight Major League baseball scoreboard

Pat Knight- Major League baseball- Lower Sussex 9, Laurel 8- Lower Sussex got out to a 6-1 lead, but Laurel kept fighting back, taking the lead on a three-run home run by Nick Hastings in the top of the sixth. Lower Sussex did not give up, coming back to score two runs in the bottom of the sixth to win the game. For Laurel, Shane Baker had two singles, one double, a base on balls, and two runs scored; Hunter Henry singled and walked, Jeremy Metz had a single, two doubles and one run scored; and Nick Hastings walked, doubled, and homer, and scored two runs. Irvan Casiano, Jordan Tanner, and Wade Townley walked, Daniel Smith and Josh James each reached on a fielder’s choice and scored one run, Alan Lubiniecki walked and scored a run, Dustin Allen walked and reached on a fielder’s choice, and Brandon Johnson singled. Henry allowed six runs on three hits and struck out two in two innings, Smith gave up one run on two hits and struck out seven, and Baker gave up two runs on one hit in the final inning. Laurel 13, Woodbridge 3- For Laurel, Shane Baker was hit by a pitch, singled, and scored one run; Alan Lubiniecki singled and scored a run; Jeremy Metz had two singles, two runs, and a delayed steal of third base; Nick Hastings walked, singled, and scored two runs; and Josh James reached on an error, was hit by a pitch, and scored two runs. Wade Townley singled and scored two runs; Dustin Allen singled, walked, and scored two runs; Daniel Smith added a sacrifice bunt and reached on a fielders choice; Irvan Casiano walked and doubled to end the game; and Brandon Johnson singled and scored a run. Smith pitched three innings and allowed three runs on three hits while striking out three and Baker gave up no runs or hits and struck out one in one inning. For Woodbridge, Riley Parker singled, hit a solo home run, and scored two runs; Jawaun Rodriguez walked and scored one run scored; and Christian McDowell singled. Nick Rosado pitched three innings giving up 11 runs on eight hits with four strikeouts. Noah Perry pitched two thirds of an inning, giving up two runs on no hits. Laurel 17, Nanticoke 5 (five innings)- For Laurel, Shane Baker had two walks, two singles, and four runs scored; Dustin Allen drew a pair of walks and scored two runs; Jeremy Metz had two walks, one single, and two runs scored; and Nick Hastings reached twice with a hit by pitch and a single and scored two runs. Josh James walked, singled, and scored two runs; Wade Townley singled; Daniel Smith had two singles and two runs scored; Irvan Casiano drew two walks; Brandon Johnson reached on a fielder’s choice, walked, and scored two runs; and Alan Lubiniecki had two walks and one run scored. Daniel Smith pitched three innings, giving up five runs on three hits, walking two, and striking out two, Jeremy Metz pitched the last two innings giving up no runs on one hit, walking none, and striking out one. Smith pitched a total of 18 innings in the tournament and allowed four earned runs while striking out 24. He also threw three no-hit innings in one of Laurel’s games.

Scott Bowden wins Super Pro at U.S. 13 Dragway By Charlie Brown

Scott Bowden of Pittsville scored his first win of the season in the Double Points Super Pro final last Friday night at the U.S. 13 Dragway. Jim Williams of Seaford took the Pro final and David Thompson of Trappe, Md., rode to the win in Pro Bike. Other winners on the night included Dave Peffer of Melfa, Va., in Street, Zach Cordrey of Delmar in Import, Travis Waters of Delmar, Md. in Bike Trophy, Jerel Davis of Salisbury in Jr. Dragster 1 and Christopher Kahler of Ocean View in Jr. Dragster 2. Bowden faced Calton Mason of Pocomoke in the Super Pro final. Mason was a little quicker at the start but Bowden had the better run and took the win with a 9.466/133.17 on a 9.42 dial in his ’67 Camaro. Mason was off his dial with a 9.282/132.52 on an 8.53 dial. Semi-finalists were Dennis Long of Chesapeake City, Md., and Ben Parks of Salisbury. Jim Williams came up against Jesse Truitt of Parsonsburg who was once again in the final round of Pro. Truitt was too quick however and broke out with a 9.447 on a 9.46 dial-in and Williams got the win with a 9.484/139.79 on a 9.47 dial. Semi-finalist was Joanna VanReenen of Elkton, Md. Thompson rode up against James Farmer of Felton in the Pro Bike final. Farmer had a red light foul and Thompson rode to the win with an 11.096/114.81 on a 10.93 dial. Semi-finalist was Doug Thomas of Ellendale. Peffer defeated Brian Riebert, Jr. of Berlin in the Street final. Riebert had the better reaction but broke out with an 11.271 on an 11.28 dial. Peffer got the win with a 17.757/75.25 on a 17.74 dial. Elaina West of Whaleyville, Md., red light fouled and Cordrey took the Import final. Cordrey ran a 14.933/93.21 on a 14.95 dial. Evan Melson of Bishopville, Md., left too early and fouled and Waters took the Bike Trophy victory. Waters ran a 9.965/116.51 on a 9.57 dial. In Jr. Dragster 1 it was Jerel Davis paired against Alex Bradford of Newark, Md., Davis took the hole shot win with a .046 reaction and a run of 9.036/70.79 on an 8.99 dial. Bradford was late at the start but on his dial with a 9.099/70.85 on a 9.09 dial. Cristopher Kahler met Cortney Cathell of Laurel, in the Jr. Dragster 2 final. Cathell broke out with an 8.006/82.42 on an 8.01 dial and Kahler got the win with a 7.961/81.58 on a 7.93 dial.

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MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009 Gibson continued out everything.” Gibson has seen time at both shortstop and second base. He has played both positions well and the Red Sox organization said it wants to keep training Derrik at both positions. As the season moves on and Derrik continues to develop he said he is also trying to learn it is a day in and day out process. “I can go in to tonight’s game and go 0-5; and this is OK because tomorrow I get five more at bats,” Gibson said. Derrik is learning how to mentally survive at the big league level. “I allow myself to dwell on it until midnight, then it is a new day. I shut it down and move on,” said Gibson. “I’m still hard on myself. When I get frustrated it because I know I can do better, but I still have to move on.” Derrik will continue to move on. He is currently ranked as the Red Sox’ 23rd top prospect. Derrik can be followed on the Lowell Spinners’ website. The Star will continue to follow his year with weekly statistics.

Seaford grad Derrik Gibson steps into the batter’s box at the Lowell Spinners game played in Staten Island. Gibson was drafted in 2008 in the second round by the Boston Red Sox and is their 23rd top prospect. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Derrik Gibson’s 2009 statistics (as of Sunday, July 12) Lowell Spinners- 19-73, .260, 6 2B, 2 3B, 17 R, 7 RBI, 14 BB, 8 SB, 2 CS

Mason-Dixon Emergency Services softball tourney is July 24-26 The Delmar Fire Department will host the Sixth Annual Mason-Dixon Emergency Services Softball Tournament July 24-26 at the Mason-Dixon complex in Delmar (Md.). There will be food, 50/50,, and a bouncy for the kids. Any team interested visit the company’s website at www.Delmar74fire.com. The deadline for entry is July 18.

Delmar and Laurel’s only source for local sports, the Star. Laurel catcher Sara Whaley rounds first on her way to an inside the park home run during last week’s Major League softball all-star game against Nanticoke. Photo by Mike McClure

Senior softball continued of the fourth to take a 16-0 lead. Mann walked and scored on an error, Atkinson doubled in Murphy (walk) and Green (walk), Lee (walk) scored on an error, and Mann singled in Lauren Hill (walk). Green and the Laurel all-stars sent Nanticoke batters down in order in the

bottom of the inning to seal the 16-0 win and the district title. Next up for the Sussex County champs is the state tournament. Laurel faces the winner of District 1 and District 2 next Thursday in the first round of states, which is also taking place at the Rehoboth Little League complex.

Make your presence known in the Salisbury with the Laurel’s Shelby Murphy makes contact with a pitch during her team’s 16-0 win in the District III Major League softball championship. Photo by Mike McClure

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MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

Bunting, Whites among winners at Delaware International

H.J. Bunting gets third win in Delaware Modifieds- RESULTS: 25-Lap NAPA Big Block Modified Feature: 1 H.J. BUNTING; 2. Matt Jester; 3. Jamie Mills; 4. Jordan Watson; 5. Joseph Watson; 6. Jeff Brown; 7. Dale Hawkins; 8. Norman Short Jr; 9. Howard O’Neal; 10. Bobby Watkins; 11. Craig Ott; 12. George Richardson; 13. Dana Walker; 14. Scott Van Gorder; 15. Larry Crouse. Michael White takes seventh win in AC Delco Modifieds- 15-Lap AC Delco Modified Feature: 1. MICHAEL WHITE; 2. Tim Trimble; 3. Scott Baker; 4. Joseph Tracy; 5. Westley Smith; 6. Kyle Fuller; 7. Herman Powell; 8. Mark Byram; 9. Matt Hawkins; 10. Andy Hammond; 11. Scott Calhoun; 12. John Curtis; 13. Jon Callaway; 14. Corey Cohee; 15. Mark Williams; 16. Ted Reynolds; 17. Garrie Bostwick; 18. Brandon Blades; 19. Shawn Ward; 20. Mark Rowe; 21. Danny Smack; 22. Herbie Hempel; 23. Brandon Sturgis. Tim White wins TUSA Regional Mod Lite points event- 15-Lap TUSA Regional Mod Lite Feature: 1. TIM WHITE; 2. Paul McGinley; 3. Steve White; 4. Ty Short; 5. Kevin McKinney; 6. Brandon Dennis; 7. Curt Miles Jr; 8. Cody Belote; 9. Kirk Miles Sr.; 10. James McKinney; 11. Billy Thompson; 12. TJ Williams; 13. Brandon Kiem; 14. Alan Passwaters; 15. Jimmy Wills; 16. Stacy Roberts; DNS: Chad Passwaters. Ray Davis, Jr. scores first win of season in Delaware Late Models- RESULTS: 20-Lap Super Late Model Feature: 1. RAY DAVIS, JR.; 2. David Hill; 3. Richard Jarvis Jr; 4. Donald Lingo Jr; 5. Rick Whaley; 6. Ross Robinson; 7. Derrike Hill; 8. Staci Warrington; 9. Mike Parsons; 10. Kerry King; 11. David Pettyjohn; 12. Barry Beauchamp; 13. Mark Pettyjohn; 14. Bob Geiger; 15. Herb Tunis. Ryan Walls gets fourth win in Crate Models- 15-Lap Crate Model Feature: 1. RYAN WALLS; 2. Joe Warren; 3. Nick Davis; 4. Chris Hitchens; 5. Eric Vent; 6. Darin Henderson; 7. Mike Williams; 8. David Nailor; 9. Amanda Whaley; 10. Randy Given; 11. Roy Hassler; 12. Scott Fenner; 13. Mike Wilson; 14 Skip Syester; 15. Clint Chalabala; 16. Matt Hill; 17. Jeff Swartz; DNS: Richard Harden; DQ: Tyler Reed. Randy Gray gets first win in Slide for Five- Randy Gray didn’t have an easy time of it but he was able to lead all five laps to win his first Slide for 5 event. The race was filled with spins and tangles that Gray narrowly managed to avoid. Dylan Betts got off to a slow start but recovered to finish in the second spot with Greg Nailor, Jr. third. Fourth went to Jordan Herbert and James Layton rounded out the top five.

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Laurel Star summer sports scrapbook

Laurel’s Mitchell Moyer stands at the plate during a Minor League all-star baseball game. Laurel grad Kenzie Matthews waves to the crowd after being introduced during the Blue-Gold all-star football game. Photos by Mike McClure

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Sponsored by Morning Star Publications in partnership with the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club INSIDE PITCH- Destiny Atkinson of Laurel gets out of the way of a pitch during Monday’s game in Rehoboth. Atkinson drove in four runs in her team’s win in the District III championship game. Photo by Mike McClure

Tony will be performing Country music, Motown and the classic rock sounds of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s in area store parking lots. Visit your favorite store and stop by to make a donation to help send a local child to the WSB&G Club’s “Summer Fun Club.” For more information about the “Send a Kid to Camp” project, including how to have your store featured in the tour, call Maria Motley at 302-628-3789.

CELEBRATION- The Laurel Major League all-star softball team celebrates after winning the District III title on Monday night. Photo by Mike McClure

Tax deductible contributions can be made to: Send a Kid to Camp, W.S. B&G Club, 310 Va. Ave., Seaford, DE 19973

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MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

Camp Barnes race held at Delaware International Speedway

Post 6 falls to DelVets, 4-3, in 10 inning American Legion game

It was a night of repeats as Ricky Elliott and H.J. Bunting defended their wins from last year in this year’s 37th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit at the Delaware International Speedway, which took place last Wednesday. Elliott also sent the huge crowd home smiling as he held off the Big Block Modifieds to win the 12 lap, $1,000 to win Shootout bringing his total for the night to $4,000. The Super Late Models were first up and a strong field of 25 cars took the green. The caution was out before the cars hit the third turn when Hal Browning, who had the crowd on its feet with his heat race win, slowed coming off the second turn. Ray Davis, Jr. led the first lap but the yellow was out again as Kerry King and Daryll Hills got together with Hills headed to the pits with a flat tire. On the restart Elliott, who had started in the fourth spot, tucked into second while David Pettyjohn and Ross Robinson battled for third. Elliott moved by Davis down the back straight to lead lap six as Robinson pulled into third and Austin Hubbard took fourth. Yellows at the halfway point and on lap 17 kept Elliott from building a commanding lead. Hubbard continued his climb taking third on lap 15 and second from Davis on lap 20. Hubbard could not close the gap in the final five laps and Elliott, in his own Halls Construction/Barry Wright No. 88 took the checkered. Hubbard finished a strong second with Davis ending a solid drive in third. Fourth went to Richard Jarvis, Jr. and Ross Robinson held on to fifth. Heats were won by Davis, Devin Freise and Browning. Bunting repeats in Big Block Modifieds- Bunting led wire to wire to defend his win of a year ago in the Camp Barnes event. Bunting started on the pole with invaders Chad James and Richie Pratt, Jr. chasing in second and third. Stewart Friesen held the third spot and Rick Laubach ran in fifth. The Jake Marine crew had Bunting’s mount set up perfectly as Bunting set a torrid pace. Pratt, Jr. put on a good wheel to wheel battle with James taking second on lap nine with Friesen following into third. Friesen stayed on the charge taking second one lap later and at the halfway sign the top five were Bunting, Friesen, James, Laubach and Pratt, Jr. James kept things interesting as he moved back in to battle with Friesen for second. That battle would last for the remainder of the race. At the checkered it was Bunting, in the J&M Roofing/Teo, recording his second straight Camp Barnes victory and his second win of the season. “We got a good starting spot and everything worked good on the car,” said Bunting. “Jake gives me great equipment so it’s all up to me.” Friesen got by James on the final lap for second with James third. Fourth went to Laubach and Pratt, Jr. rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Bunting and James. The 12-lap, $1,000 to win, shootout matched the top five finishers from the Super Late Models against the top five finishers from the Big Block Modified feature. Elliott led the first lap before last year’s shootout winner, Rick Laubach moved on top. The caution was brought out at the halfway point with the top five re-drawing for their restart position and sixth through tenth heading to the pits. Only one late model remained in the top five and that was Elliott who drew the pole. Starting second was James followed by Laubach, Friesen and Pratt, Jr. Laubach grabbed second on the restart with Friesen dropping him to third one lap later. Elliott was not to be denied as he powered to the popular win. Friesen, Laubach, James and Pratt, Jr. followed him across the stripe. Joe Warren captures Crate Model feature- Joe Warren’s fast time in qualifying placed him on the pole for the 15-lap Crate Model feature. The defending point champion demonstrated why he has two championships to his name as he held on through a number of mid-race cautions to take the win in his Big Fish Grill/Lazer. Tyler Reed headed the chase through the halfway point before going to the pits under a yellow. Ryan Walls picked up the chase and would take second. Third went to rookie Matt Hill in his best performance to date with Jack Mullins fourth and Skip Syester fifth. Kyle Fuller gets first career win in AC Delco Modifieds- The AC Delco Modified 15-lap feature was a good one with quick timer, Joseph Tracy setting the pace. Tim Trimble chased in second until lap five when rookie Kyle Fuller took over the spot. Tracey narrowly missed a spin right in front of him on lap 11 to maintain the lead. Fuller caught Tracy with three to go and took the lead crossing under the white flag using the outside. The race wasn’t over yet as the yellow was out setting up a one lap dash. The rookie was up for the challenge as the 16-year-old Fuller held on to post his first career win in the C.W. Matthews Logging/Teo. Tracy finished in second with Trimble third. Fourth went to Brad Trice in a race long battle over Michael White who finished in fifth. Steve White gets seventh win of season in Mod Lites- Steve White abandoned his normal high groove and sped around the bottom to post his seventh win of the season. Tim White rode in second on the first lap before Brandon Dennis to over the spot. Tim White stayed in the hunt as Jimmy Wills climbed to fourth. Dennis cranked it up and took the lead coming to the one to go sign. Steve White rode his back bumper into the first turn and regained the lead coming off of two. White, in his Northeast Heating and Air/Lightning posted win number seven with Tim White slipping by Dennis for second and third. Fourth went to a late charging Kevin McKinney and Wills rounded out the top five. Brittingham comes from deep in the pack to win Little Lincolns- The Little Lincoln Vintage cars put on a good 10-lap run. Mel Joseph, Jr. started on the pole and led the first three laps before Bill Brittingham came blasting from his 12th starting spot to lead lap four. Brittingham, in the Hobbs & Sons Trucking/’57 Chevy, made no mistakes as he drove to his second win of the season. Matt Johnson put on a good run running in second for the distance with Donald Robinson third. Fourth went to Mark Cashdan making his first start of the year and Bryan Brasure rounded out the top five.

The Post 6 Patriots took on DelVets in a double header Saturday in Seaford last Saturday. The first game took three hours and 10 innings to decide a winner with the Patriots losing 4-3. Korey Hearn took the Patriots through the first eight innings of play, holding DelVets to three runs. Hearn opened the game with two strikeouts in the first inning. Hearn was backed up by strong defense when in the top of the second Patriots’ catcher Danny Petrone tagged out the runner at home on a double play assist from center fielder Garrett Eskridge. In the third inning, Petrone continued to show strong defense with a quick snap to first base to pick off the DelVet runner. In the botsecond baseman Dustin tom of the inning, Dustin Richards scored the Patriots’ Richards flips to first basemen Jake first hit of the game. Later in the inning Jordan Williams for the out in Saturday’s Stanley hit an RBI double and the Patriots 10 inning American Legion game were up 2-0. played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Hearn continued to pitch out of some jams Schofer into the fifth and sixth innings. Coach Steve Hearn had to use his only bench player in the sixth inning. DelVets scored two runs but Kole Hearn ended the inning by scooping up a throw to prevent further damage. In the seventh inning, DelVets scored the go ahead run and threatened to add more with a runner in scoring position. A wild pitch from Korey Hearn advanced the runner, but he tried to come home and was tagged out by Hearne who was covering the plate. Post 6 tied the game in the bottom of the seventh on Korey Hearn’s sacrifice fly to deep center field. The game did not end without controversy. In the eighth, Robbie Payne was on third and Hunter Absher on first. The pitcher stepped toward first and faked a throw, turned and threw to third picking off Payne. Coach Hearn argued that it was a balk but it fell on deaf ears and the out counted. In the top of the ninth, right fielder Jordan Stanley picked off the runner when he over ran second base, taking the game into the bottom of the ninth. The Patriot’s failed to score in the bottom of the inning. In the 10th, DelVets put two men on base with walks and scored on the RBI single. Going into the bottom of the 10th inning, the Patriots were down 4-2 but made an attempt to come back when Hunter Absher scored on a wild pitch. The Patriot’s were unable to add another run to send it into the 11th.

By Charlie Brown

By Lynn Schofer

Gas Lines Prices continue to drop

At a time when gas prices typically peak due to increased summer demand, motorists continue to enjoy the atypical seasonal decline in gas prices again this week. The decline in gas prices has continued now for 18 consecutive days through last Friday, with the average U.S. retail price for regular grade gasoline dropping to $2.57 a gallon. Friday’s price marks a 6-cent drop in the past week. Contrary to the recordbreaking high prices of last summer, current gas prices are $1.54 a gallon (or 37%) below the record price of $4.114 set July 11, 2008. Crude oil dipped below $60 a barrel in intraday trading Friday and settled at $59.89 at market’s close. Like gas prices, crude oil was on a steady decline last week with prices falling in seven of the last eight trading sessions due to a combination of falling stocks, a stronger U.S. dollar, poor economic conditions and bleak oil fundamentals. Economic uncertainly was the driving force behind the biggest weekly

fall (over 10%) in crude oil prices since January. After setting a 2009-high of $72.68 a barrel on June 11, crude oil has dropped more than $12 (or 18%) as expectations for a swift economic recovery faded. Global energy demand was the focus of two reports last week. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced that global demand will fall to 84.2 million barrels per day this year from 85.6 million last year. OPEC predicts consumption of its crude would not return to 31 million barrels a day, the level it averaged in 2008 before the economic crisis dampened oil use, until 2013. Also last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced its prediction that there will be a 1.7% increase in global oil demand in 2010 (based on expected economic recovery), but the agency expects demand to remain down 2.9% in 2009 and sees limited demand for OPEC oil this year. Local pricing On Tuesday one station in Seaford was selling regular gasoline for $2.339 a gallon, down 10 cents from a week ago.

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MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

Woodbridge Junior softball opens tourney with win over Lower Sussex By Lynn Schofer

The Woodbridge Junior League softball all-star team opened District III play with a 7-3 win over Lower Sussex on Tuesday in Greenwood. Lower Sussex defeated Nanticoke on Monday in the three team tournament. Tuesday’s game was a game of defense and pitching. In the first inning Woodbridge pitcher Devon Bitler picked off the runner as she slowly walked backed to second base. Lower Sussex put the first run on the board but Woodbridge answered with a run of their own on a wild pitch. Woodbridge took the lead in the bottom of the second on another wild pitch. The first hit of the game wasn’t until the fourth inning when Lower Sussex opened the inning with a lead-off triple that eventually led to the tying run. Woodbridge again made a good defensive play when the throw home was held long enough by the catcher to make the out. Lower Sussex went on to add another run on two straight errors by Woodbridge. Woodbridge didn’t stay down long and in the bottom of the fourth Woodbridge tied the game on a sacrifice RBI by Bethany Killmon. Hailey Andrews came in and took over on the mound for Woodbridge in the fifth inning, shutting down Lower Sussex. Woodbridge turned on the heat in the bottom of the fifth sending eight hitters to the plate scoring three runs on four hits, a walk, and a sacrifice by Bitler. Woodbridge took a 6-3 lead into the sixth inning. Andrews overpowered the Lower Sussex team with two strikeouts and a

Devon Bitler opened the game for Woodbridge and pitched four strong innings, holding Lower Sussex to three runs. Woodbridge went on to win the game 7-3. Photo by Lynn Schofer

ball hit back to pitcher for a quick inning. Woodbridge added another run in the sixth on a hit by Amber Callahan and a Lower Sussex error. Lower Sussex opened the seventh with a hit but was picked off with a bullet thrown by Bitler to first base when the runner rounded the base toward second. 4x12.45 Andrews pitched three innings and 3 WEEK had five strikeouts while allowing one hit 07/16/09 and one walk. Hits for Woodbridge: Tiara Maddox and Bethany Killmon with one hit and Callahan and Andrews had two hits each.

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Star Monday/Tuesday Little League all-star scoreboard Minor baseball- Delmar 14, Berlin 4Jimmy Adkins earned the win on the mound while Isaac Austin collected three doubles for Delmar. Delmar 7, East Wicomico 6- Tim Ward picked up the win, Taylor Cox went 3-4, and Isaac Austin singled and drove in a pair for Delmar. Major baseball- Seaford 7, Milton 6 (Monday)- Cody Wilkerson went 2-3 with the winning RBI and pitched four innings with six strikeouts, Elijah Knowles scored two runs, Trey Banning got the win, and Nick Bennett hit a home run and drove in three. Seaford 6, Georgetown 1 (Saturday)Ryan Swingle allowed two hits and struck out nine in five innings, Tyler Banning went 2-3 with a double and two RBIs, Colin Bergh was 1-3 with a triple and an RBI, and Nick Bennett homered and picked up the save. Delmar 16, Snow Hill 5- Ethan Walker earned the win, Chad Wien had two home runs and five RBIs, Nate Smith tripled and Billy Adkins doubled. Senior baseball- Woodbridge 4, Millsboro 3 in nine innings (Tuesday)- Woodbridge overcame a three-run deficit to elimi- Seaford’s Tyler Banning is shown nate Millsboro/Georgetown from the District at the plate during his team’s game against Milton on Monday in MillsIII tournament. Down 3-0, Woodbridge mounted their attack in the bottom of the sixth boro. Photo by Mike McClure as Brock Little led off the inning with a triple and scored on an error on a ball hit by Joey Petrone. Petrone scored on a sac fly by Jordan Vazquez to make it 3-2. Dustin Jones then plated pinch runner Justin Warren as he lined a 1-2 pitch into center field to tie the game. It stayed that way until the bottom of the ninth when Erik Peterson walked to lead off the inning. He was sacrificed to second by Brock Little, and with two outs, Peterson scored as John Keefe hit a 2-0 pitch into the gap to win the game. Jones pitched six and two thirds strong innings for Woodbridge and Ronnie Wisseman finished out the game to pick up his second win in two nights. Woodbridge 9, Laurel 7 (Monday)- Woodbridge had to come back twice to oust Laurel from the District III tournament. Woodbridge trailed 4-1 and 7-5, before pulling away for good. Woodbridge scored in the second inning as Jordan Vazquez led off with a walk and scored two batters later when Erik Peterson reached on a throwing error. Laurel went ahead 3-1 in the third as Eric McDorman, Trey Tyndall and Paul Elliott all singled and scored. Laurel went up, 4-1, in the fourth as Trey Elliott knocked in Zach Whaley with a double to left. Woodbridge took a 5-4 lead in the fifth as Erik Peterson led off with a double and scored on a groundout by Tyler Absher. Dustin Jones then singled and Joey Petrone and John Keefe both reached on an error and then scored on a walk to C.J. Pleasants and another Laurel miscue. Laurel went up, 7-5, in their half of the fifth as Dylan Shockley, Lucas Acosta and Kagen Yossick all scored on RBI hits by Yossick, Whaley and Trey Elliott. Woodbridge went ahead for good in the sixth as Peterson led off with a walk and scored on a groundout by Ronnie Wisseman. Absher and Jones then walked and Petrone plated them with a triple. Petrone then scored on a John Keefe single. For Woodbridge, Justin Warren pitched four strong innings, Jones kept Laurel in check with two innings of middle relief and Wisseman picked up the win as he closed out the game.

Sports at the Beach host Bean Ball Blast tournament Sports at the Beah of Rehoboth hosted the Bean Ball Blast July 10-12. The following are the results from the championship game: 10- Olney Pirates (Md.) 14, Mid State Mavericks (Pa.) 4; 11- Olney Pirates (Md.) 18, HYCP Raiders (Md.) 4; 12- New Jersey Mariners 9, Uniondale Sports Club (NY) 0; 15-16- South Jersey Young Guns 8, Dream Bombers (Salisbury) 0; 18-19- Blue Hens (Georgetown) 4, Delmarva Tigers (Laurel) 2.

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The following are the SSA swim team’s results (top two) from a meet against MidDelmarva YMCA which took place June 25: Freestyle Relay- Girls 8U 100 Yard- 2. SSA (Becca Wheatley, Marley Fishburn, Lauren Stanton, Amy Venables); Girls 10U 100 Yard- 2. SSA (Cailey Hastings, Megan Perdue, Samantha Cotten, Victoria Dalton); Girls 12U 200 Yard- 2. SSA (Rachel King, Kelsey Ketterman, Taylor Kvilhaug, Hannah Venables); Girls 14U 200 Yard- 2. SSA (Taylor Daudt, Courtney Michel, Aubrey Seeley, Maria DeMott); Boys 14U 200 Yard2. SSA (Chris Michel, Jacob Duke, Cameron Horne, Gray Venables); Girls 15-18 200 Yard- 2. SSA (Taylor Swain, Ali Schwartz, Morgan Swain, Shanice Cannon); Boys 1518 200 Yard- 2. SSA (Cory Darden, Dustin Venables, Daniel DeMott, Lee Mayer) Butterfly- Girls 8U 25 Yard- 1. Amy Venables, 18.37; Girls 10U 25 yards- 2. Vicotia Dalton, 17.18; Girls 14U 50 yard- 2. Maria DeMott, 33.37; Boys 14U 50 yard- 1. Gray Venables, 27.66 Backstroke- Girls 8U 25 Yard- 1. Amy Venables, 20.37; Boys 14U 50 yard- 2. Chris Michel, 32.44; Boys 15-18 50 Yard- 2. Dustin Venables, 29.96 Breaststroke- Girls 8U 25 Yard- 1. Amy Venables, 22.72, 2. Becca Wheatley, 25.73; Girls 10U 25 yards- 2. Hannah Venables, 20.58; Boys 12U 50 yard- 2. Cameron Horne, 47.94; Boys 14U 50 yard- 2. Gray Venables, 36.94 Freestyle- Boys 6U 25 yard- 1. Nathan Venables, 25.34; Boys 14U 50 yard- 2. Chris Michel, 26.78; Boys 15-18 50 Yard- 2. Dustin Venables, 24.72 Individual Medley (IM)- Boys 14U- 2. Gray Venables, 1:11.76 Medley Relay- Girls 8U 100 yard- 2. SSA (Lauren Stanton, Amy Venables, Becca Wheatley, Marley Fishburn), 1:52.37; Girls 10U 100 yard- 2. SSA ( Samantha Cotten, Victoria Dalton, Hannah Venables, Megan Perdue), 1:24.76; Girls 14U 200 yards- 2. SSA (Taylor Daudt, Maria DeMott, Courtney Michel, Julia Tobin), 2:34.81; Boys 14U 200 yard- 1. SSA (Chris Michel, Gray Venables, Jacob Duke, Cameron Horne), 2:24.90; Girls 15-18 200 yard- 2. SSA (Taylor Swain, Shanice Cannon, Ali Schwartz, Morgan Swain), 2:30.85; Boys 15-18 200 yard- 2. SSA (Dustin Venables, Cory Darden, Philip DeMott, Lee Mayer), 1:57.15

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SSA results from meet against Mid Delmarva YMCA

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MORNING STAR • JULY 9 - 15, 2009

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STAR TEAM OF THE WEEK- Shown (l to r) is the Diamond State Swoop, which won the USSSA Delaware state championship with a win over the Delaware Storm: bottom rowHannah Layton, Corrin Farris, Mya Maddox, Nicole Hovatter, Jenna Calloway, Montana Riddle, Hannah Davis, and Lexi Harris; middle row- Sami Mumford, Alleigh Townsend, Yasmin Hill, Taylor Collins, Alyssa Ball, Morgan Willoughby, Natalie Culver, and Shannon Lord; back- coach Ralph Ball, coach Scott Hovatter, manager Duane Calloway, coach Chad Layton, coach Gary Lord, and coach Tabitha Farris. The Swoop moved to 40-10-1 overall with the win over the Storm and a 4-3 victory over the Midway Orange Crush to advance to the championship game. Send your team photo to sports@mspublications. com to be a Star Team of the Week.

District III Little League all-star schedules

The following are the Western Sussex teams’ schedules (subject to change) in the Delaware District III Little League all-star tournaments: Major baseball (winners bracket at Millsboro, losers bracket at Milton)- 7/16losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/17- championship 6 p.m. at Millsboro; 7/18- championship 2 6 p.m. at Millsboro Junior softball (at Woodbridge)- 7/16- championship 1 at 6 p.m. at Woodbridge; 7/17- championship 2 at 6 p.m. at Woodbridge Junior baseball- states at Georgetown- 7/25- District III vs. District 1-District II winner, 7 p.m.; 7/26- loser’s bracket, 7 p.m.; 7/27- championship 1, 7 p.m.; 7/28- championship 2, 7 p.m. Senior softball (winners bracket at Lower Sussex, losers bracket at Laurel)7/18- Laurel vs. Nanticoke at Lower Sussex, 6 p.m., Woodbridge vs. Lower Sussex/ Georgetown-Millsboro winner at Lower Sussex, 8 p.m.; 7/19- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/20- winners bracket 6 p.m., losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/21- losers bracket 6 p.m.; 7/22championship 6 p.m. at Lower Sussex; 7/23- championship 2 6 p.m. at Lower Sussex Senior baseball (winners bracket at Laurel, losers bracket at Lower Sussex)7/16- championship 6 p.m. at Laurel; 7/17- championship 2 6 p.m. at Laurel

Seaford Recreation Department Fall signups are taking place

The Seaford Recreation Department is holding signups for the following Fall sports programs: NFL Flag Football- The cost is $30 for this co-ed league which open to ages 6-8 and 9-11. Sign up now through August. Games start in September and will be played on Sunday afternoons. Tackle Football- The cost is $40 and the league is open to children ages 7-10 and 11-13. Sign up now through August. Physicals and practice will take place in September and games will start in October (on Saturday mornings). Girls Cheerleading- The cost of registration is $40 which includes a uniform to keep. This program is open to children ages 7-10 and 11-14. Cheerleaders will cheer during the tackle football games on Saturdays. Girls Field Hockey- The cost for this program, open to ages 8-12, is $25. This instructional league will start Sept. 12 and will take place on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. The league will compete in at least one play day.

Shown (l to r) are members of the Diamond State Swoop who also played on teams during the District III Minor League softball tournament: front- Nicole Hovatter, Jenna Calloway, Lexi Harris, Hannah Layton, and Mya Maddox; top row- manager Duane Calloway, Sami Mumford, Yasmin Hill, and coach Scott Hovatter. The Swoop topped the Delaware Storm, 10-1, in the USSSA state championship game on June 28, then six members of the team played in the District III championship game between Laurel and Woodbridge later that night.

The winner of the Arthur Hills Cup played July 1 at Heritage Shores was Kay Mooney, left. Dottie VanHelmond won low net.

The Heritage Shores Ladies’ 18 Hole Golf Association played Ace of Aces on Wednesday. Shown (l to r) are the flight two winners: Cynthia McDevitt (Low Net), Anne Kallagher (Low Putts), Joannie Van Oostrom-Phipps (Low Gross). The flight one winners are: Kay Mooney (Low Gross), Muriel Waite (Low Net), and Ursula Gardner (Low Putts).

MORNING STAR • JULY 16 - 22, 2009

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It’s all in how you say it There were several special phrases that resonated throughout my household on certain given days. My mother and father had some catch phrases that we could almost count on as a result of certain behavior. For instance, if we came in or out of the house and left the door open or ajar in the summer we would almost immediately hear, “Shut the door your letting flies in the house.” Now, if we left that same door open in the winter months the immediate response would be, “Shut the door, are you trying to heat all outdoors?” I remember having a bad habit of trying to put my shoes on without unlacing the shoe strings. I would stand and force my foot into the shoe and inevitably my heel would flatten the back of the heel area of the shoe as it was pushing its way into the footwear. Mom would spy me doing this and I would hear the all familiar statement, “Unlace them shoes, you’re mashing the jackins.” I have searched the Internet and countless dictionaries and have yet found out what the jackins are on a shoe. But, I have to believe a lot of people mashed the jackins of their shoes because 20 years later I saw kids and adults alike walking around on the mashed down back of their shoe heels. This occurred so often that eventually shoe stores became stocked with shoes that have no back heel support. You just slide your foot in over the open back

of the shoe. I also recall ony indsor that anyone at the din“What’s wrong with you ner table who demonstrated and corn pudding?” less than a ...as if I had some type hearty appetite of personal or emotionwould cause my mother to al relationship with corn remark in one pudding... of two ways. She would either say, “You there and ate that sandwich and don’t eat enough to keep a bird didn’t say dog.” alive,” or “You ain’t eat enough I have no idea what either to fill your hollow tooth.” My means, but it sounded cool when personal favorite nutrition comshe said it, and it always had the ment would come after I did not ability to make me feel like a eat a particular food item, such jerk as well. as corn pudding. My mother My mother would also say would say, “What’s wrong with that someone who was rushing you and corn pudding?” It was through a meal, or moving at a as if I had some type of personal high rate of speed, was going or emotional relationship with like “Grant through Richmond.” corn pudding and Mom sensed And if she was hungry and lookwe were on the outs. ing for something to eat she I know it is trivial, but I acwould declare that she was so tually miss those quaint catch hungry she could “eat a horse phrases. It seemed we were and chase the rider.” always making enough noise That had a really nice ring to to “wake the dead,” running it, I thought. through the house “like a herd of My all time favorite was elephants,” or leaving a room in how my mom and dad would such a mess that it “looked like a describe somebody who seemed cyclone had come through.” to always be in our business or My grandmother had a speconstantly eavesdropping on cial saying that I never underprivate conversations. It has a stood. She would use it when slight profanity, but it is still we would eat something without funny. They would say of this offering her any of it. particularly nosey person, “She For instance, she would find can hear an ant [break wind] in out I had eaten a sandwich and China.” say to me, “You sat there and Oh well, enough of this nonate that sandwich and didn’t sense. I will have people thinksay boo.” Sometimes she would ing my family is made up of a change it up and say, “You sat bunch of rednecks [wink…nod].

OHS launches speed campaign For the next four months, Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement officials are turning up the HEAT on speeding drivers with phase two of the 2009 Stop Aggressive Driving campaign, “Stop Speeding Before It Stops You.” Phase one occurred in April and resulted in Delaware State Police Troopers issuing 1,298 speed citations. To date, speed has been a predominant contributing factor in 30% of the state’s 44 fatal crashes, 10% higher than at this time last year. Alcohol is currently a factor in 25% of the state’s fatal crashes. From now through October, OHS and law enforcement officials are implementing a combination of enforcement and public awareness strategies aimed at reducing speed-related crashes in the state. Delaware State Police in all three counties, New Castle County Police and Dover Police will conduct either single or two-officer team patrols looking

for speeders and other dangerous drivers such as those who run red lights or are impaired by drugs and or alcohol. Additionally, State Police will conduct four multiple officer team operations. Enforcement will be conducted on roadways where crash data analysis has revealed an above average number of speed-related crashes. An emphasis will be placed on secondary or rural roadways, which is where many of these speed-related crashes occur. In Sussex County, some locations will include portions of Route 1, 5, 9, 13 and 16 as well as other rural roadways. Enforcement will be slightly heavier in New Castle County where 63% of the fatal crashes involving speed occurred in 2008. In 2007, OHS and DelDOT partnered to place 12 roadway signs in or near high crash locations statewide, encouraging motorists to call 911 to report aggressive and impaired drivers. Aggressive drivers are those

who not only speed, but also tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, run red lights and stop signs and pull into traffic without giving others adequate room or time to maneuver. When motorists see examples of these dangerous behaviors, they are asked to call 911 when it’s safe to do so. Alerts will then be sent to officers in the surrounding area to be on the lookout for the aggressive driver. Drivers ticketed for going 10 mph over the speed limit, will receive four points on their license and be fined $77.40 after court costs are assessed. Fines and points increase from there putting your driving privileges at risk. The Stop Aggressive Driving campaign is the third initiative in the 120 Days of Summer HEAT campaign, a summertime crackdown on traffic violators. For more information, visit www.ohs.delaware.gov or follow updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DEHighwaySafe.

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Community Snapshots

Laurel Ruritan Club President Craig Littleton presents a $500.00 scholarship award to Brittany Kirk of Laurel. Kirk is a student at Delaware Technical and Community College. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Five generations of the Mary Boyce (seated) family were present for Laurel’s July 4th. From left: Diane Patchett, Barbara Baker, Jennifer Quinn and 7 month old Elizabeth Quinn. Submitted photo.

Paige Young of Bridgeville and son, Hunter were among the early sellers on opening day of the Laurel Farmers Auction Market. Photo by Pat Murphy.

The Laurel High School Class of 1956 held their 53rd class reunion at the Georgia House in Laurel. Front L-R: Frank Calio, Marlene Hastings James, Marge Wright Steiner, Shirley Marine Webb, Janet Atwell Windsor, Jean Brittingham Layton, Paul Sheridan. Back L-R: Billy Hastings, Bill Prettyman, David Horsey, Pastor Roland Tice and Jay Windsor. Not present when photo was taken: Saralee Pepper Wharton.

Members of “The Friends of Baseball” returned from their four day trip to Toronto on Monday, July 6. While in Toronto they visited many places in the city and also attended three baseball games. This was the 15th annual trip. The photo above was taken at the CN Tower. Front L-R: Fred Melvin, Carl Short, Alex Funk, Patrick Vanderslice, Raymond Whaley, Wayne Defelice, Back L-R: Don Melvin, Olan Mathews, Ron Whaley, Jack Callaway, Calvin Hearn, Pat Murphy, Larry Hill, Larry Allen and Roy Jones.

Winners of Cat Country Delmarva Star Competition held Saturday afternoon at the Nanticoke Riverfest in Seaford were (L-R) Lauren Witzke of Laurel and Chelsea Betts of Georgetown. Both ladies won tickets to see Darius Rucker at the Delaware State Fair, day passes for Midway Speedway in Rehoboth and they move on to the finals to compete for a Cruise to the Caribbean!

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Each of us leave a mark on Doing the Towns Together others one way or another LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS The national and international news is filled with tales of names that are familiar to many of us because of position or knowledge of the persons involved. Some of the tales are worth paying attention to, some we would rather not even learn about. But, those involved are celebrities in a sense so they make the headlines. In every small town throughout the United States there are those who are celebrities in a sense. Laurel is no exception to this rule and so this column this week is about sharing the good news about our fellow townsmen. A recent column was dedicated to memories of Punk Callaway, and stories about this well-known one-of-a-kind Laurelite continue to come forth. Jim Elliott, son of the late “Old Doc” Roscoe Elliott, called one day with an anecdote about Punk. The two men had been friends since childhood and shared many laughs and good times together. Jim recalled how the last time he and Punk were together at a reunion the two reminisced about Mr. Howard Dickerson and his cucumber business. Mr. Howard had a vegetable packing business on Tenth Street years ago when growers shipped fresh fruits and veggies to the city via the railroad service that covered the Peninsula. One year he hired Jim and Punk to put basket tops on load after load of cucumbers to be shipped. The two young boys were a challenge to Mr. Howard and the packing business and when Punk and Jim met at a reunion they shared lots of laughs on their memories of those days. Barbara Whaley, former Laurel High English teacher and wife of the late “Big Tom” Whaley, related a most amusing tale to me about Punk, Tommy and a young Lieutenant with the National Guard unit here in Laurel that met regularly at the Armory on North Central Avenue (the Boys and Girls Club now meets in the building). Seems Punk and the young officer had a difference of opinion regarding Tommy being excused from duty to participate in a finals game of the Laurel Owls, a town basketball team, that was well-known throughout the State of Delaware. In his own inimitable way, Punk “handled” the situation and the result was that Tommy did play in the finals game. Punk Callaway stories will be told until the end of time. He was someone you might disagree with but you could not help but like. He was definitely “one-of-a-kind.” Another Laurelite, a transplant from Pennsylvania, will long live in the memories of hundreds of students from Laurel High and

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Sarah Marie TriviTS • 875-3672 There will be a warm Laurel welcome on July 22 for the new Director of the Library, Wendy Roberts. Hopefully many of our townspeople will turn out that evening to greet her in the community room there. I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with her last week, and what a greeter I proved to be as I think I talked her to death. I realize she has been interviewed by several people and Mike Barton wrote an extensive article last week about our new Laurel resident, but I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Mrs. Roberts, as a one-on-one is much more satisfactory than the written word. She expressed to me her delight at being associated with such an efficient and knowledgeable staff - those working at the front desk and those behind the scenes - so to speak. She is totally impressed with our town and happy to be counted among the residents here. Come out to her reception on July 22, 7-9 p.m., to show Mrs. Roberts that Laurel is a town full of warmth and hospitality. Robert and Billie Jane Wheatley enjoyed the ocean sounds and just perfect weather this past week at Bethany Beach. They entertained there, to soak up some Delaware sea air, Celeste and David Lewis and children, Hunter Jane and Rider from Chicago. Celeste, as you probably know is the Wheatley’s daughter, and she and her family are frequent visitors to the old hometown. They returned to Chicago on last Sunday. I sat in with the Red Hats ladies Lunch Bunch at the Dutch Inn last Saturday morning. Though I’m not a member they invite me to join them at breakfast, as some of them meet there on the second Saturday of each month. I enjoy the conversations and often pick up bits of news for this column. This day I learned that they will be lunching at Fratelli’s in Salisbury on July 21, their monthly get-a-way. Flaudine Otwell had some recent visitors. Nancy Leache was here from Michigan. She was a former resident of Laurel. Also visiting Flaudine was Ted Mulder from Stony Creek, Ontario, stopping by on his way home from leaving his son at college in Florida.

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John and Heidi Evans of Sarasota, Fla., are spending a July vacation at their home on Delaware Avenue. The lady Lioness will hold their annual summer “fling” at the home of Alfred and Suzanne Layton on Sunday, July 19. There will be, along with the fellowship and fun, a variety of delicious dishes prepared in the kitchens of the members, and during the afternoon, many of them can be found diligently picking out those hunks of meat from the Chesapeake blue crabs, always fun and oh, so-o-o good. I here wish, with love, a great and happy birthday on July 19 to my special pal and daughter-in-law, Kim Trivits. Have lots more, Kimmie! On Saturday, July 11, the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges had a family picnic at Killons Pond in Felton. The Lodges also have homemade ice cream for sale and you can pick up some (it’s delicious) at Maxine’s shop in Laureltowne from her freezer there. I’ve been indulging in that treat all weekend. We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: Carolyn Ruth Ralph, Irma J. Hastings, James “Jim” Farmer and Robert “Bob” Elliott, Sr. We continue with prayers for our service men and service women, and our friends who are ill: Susan Levredge, Kelly McCrea, Bert Bradley, Tom Wright, Gene Littleton, Alice Adkins, “Bobbi” Shwed, Conner Niblett, Shirley Scott, Matthew Littleton, Robert Truitt, Bob Christian, Harriett MacVeigh, Alvin Lutz, Walt Dorman, Jean Henry, Donald Layton Sr., Jean Foskey, Martha Windsor, Hattie Puckham, Patrick Starr, Steve Trivits, Mary Wilson, George Wingate, Joe Messick and Calvin Hearn. Happy July birthday greetings to: Rosalyn Crone and Betty Elliott on July 17; Henry Jones, July 18; George Simon, July 19; Janice Hyland, Pauline Hyland and Morris Lewis, July 21; Bonita Bulota, July 22; Myrtle Sauder, Betty Walker and John Seichepine, July 23. “Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.” See you in the stars

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3,000 housing starts a year is assuming the construction industry is booming every year for the rest of my life, my children’s lives, my grandchildren’s lives, and well beyond.

Heart & Soul’ a waste of money

Recently a public forum called “Heart & Soul” was held at the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Service to continue the “search” for what Sussex County will look like years from now. This year was the second year for this county bashing. On the surface, the intent of this quest would seem to be simple enough: ask a basic question and see what kind of answers people give. But if you look a little deeper, and truly evaluate the conclusions generated from this forum, you might see how biased this effort is and how formulated opinions already are. The group attending this event, many of them State employees, was made up of so-called experts working as part of the Coastal Community Enhancement Initiative. Its mission is supposedly to help local officials and residents plan for the future. “Heart & Soul” is, as its founders have suggested, a planning tool. During this event, these so-called experts put on their magic caps and peered into their crystal balls to see a nightmarish future of almost 854,000 new homes being built in Sussex County. This number has now been tossed around by extremists and critics in the anti-development crowd, and in some instances quoted as fact. It’s scary sounding stuff to those who don’t look at this theoretical scenario a bit closer. Let me ease your fears. This future would take generations upon generations to realize, if it even happens at all, and doesn’t seem to take into account a number of variables. The group has even recognized that based on 3,000 building permits issued a year in Sussex County – the pace at the height of the building boom of 2004 to 2006 – it would

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take 250 years or more to pan out. What they did not say is that 3,000 housing starts a year is assuming the construction industry is booming every year for the rest of my life, my children’s lives, my grandchildren’s lives, and well beyond. The reality is, as we’ve seen with the economy and the correction of the markets, such an assumption is just that – it’s an assumption, and a very, very loose one at that. It is far from fact, and far from reality. The reality is that Sussex County now is averaging about 1,100 building permits for housing a year. That’s much more normal. Taking that more realistic number as a constant, it would take between 700 to 900 years to achieve this “build-out” scenario the “Heart & Soul” project predicts.

So what does it all mean? I would argue it doesn’t mean much. Apparently, it takes experts like this to be able to see this far ahead. The rest of us, particularly those in local government past and present, just don’t seem to get it. These experts should have known the County has already looked into the future, and taken steps to protect that future. It’s called the Sussex County Land Use Plan. We adopted it in 1997, revised it in 2002, and again in 2008. This was done after hundreds of public hearings, with consultants the County hired, to show what our county will look like in the future. Today, there are elements for protecting habitat, preserving open space, and promoting better, smarter construction practices. This plan was adopted by the County Council and has been certified by the State and signed by the Governor each time. The County developed this plan while following the state law. I assure you, the plan sees a Sussex County that is still very much rural and very much home to agriculture for generations to come. All of this has led me to some questions of my own. I am curious to know who commissioned this “Heart & Soul” study. Who asked for it or who authorized them to undertake it? What’s its true purpose? Just because some of these so-called experts work for the State and make over six figures a year does not, in my opinion, qualify them to be prophets of what is to come. Maybe they don’t have enough real work to keep them busy. They seem to have enough time to sit around and play “make-believe” on the taxpayers’ dime, at a time when the State is out of money. Which brings me to another question.

How much is this quest costing, and who is paying for it? This was a forum free to the public to attend that was sponsored by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, something the County Council has supported with funds in years past. I would like to know, in these tough economic times, what this cost the University and the State of Delaware by having all of these employees gathered around for this pretend session. I understand they had breakfast, lunch and dinner all catered, too. I also understand about one-fourth of the people there were State employees, presumably there while on the clock. It seems to me the mission of “Heart & Soul” is one of scare tactics to force an outcome desired by a very vocal minority. And it seems to me to be an incredible waste of time and money to reach conclusions that don’t take into account the fact that County Councils will change, land use plans will change, and economies will change. These experts and a few critics might not like development, the current land use plan or the decisions made by local planners and the County Council. That’s their right. I would encourage them to run for office if they’re so interested in making change. But don’t pretend for a second that what you’re doing here is real science or about presenting facts. Your mission, I believe, is to scare up the public to force your desired outcome, and that’s the real “heart and soul” of the matter. Dale R. Dukes

After spending the month of May in Florida swimming and sunning at the pool, I looked forward to returning home to Seaford and our own community pool. Much to my dismay, I learned the Seaford Pool had closed permanently. The Seaford Community Pool was a place of relaxation and socialization. It provided fresh air and sunshine and plenty of healthy exercise for my two daughters when they were growing up. The thought that this same opportunity would not be available to the children of our community was too sad to accept without a protest. To that end, I arranged to have the Seaford pool closing put on the City Council Meeting at City Hall on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. Please come and lend your support to this worthy cause. If you can come, please call me at 628-8580. Kathleen (Kate) Taylor

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The Kiwanis Club of Seaford would like to thank all of the sponsors and golfers who supported our 23rd Annual Kiwanis Foundation Golf Tournament on June 12. Through their generosity, the Kiwanis Club is contributing scholarship monies to 11 deserving college students from our community. We hope everyone had a wonderful time. Again, thanks to all the businesses and individuals who made our tournament a success. Ralph Palmer

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Fire policeman injured when car hits his emergency vehicle

On Monday, July 13, at 11:30 p.m. Blades Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle accident on Seaford Road, south of Blades. Fire Captain Wayne Merritt arrived on scene and was in the process of setting up a traffic detour when his emergency vehicle was struck. Merritt was just exiting his vehicle when his truck was hit in the rear. Emergency crews on scene of the initial accident quickly responded. Delaware State Police said a white 2004 Ford, southbound 13A, driven by James R. McAllister, struck the rear of the Blades Fire Policeman’s vehicle a red 2008 Isuzu truck. The Fire Policeman’s vehicle was marked with emergency lighting. As a result of the crash Merritt’s vehicle was pushed into him knocking him to the ground. Merritt was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center by Seaford Fire Department Ambulance and Sussex County Paramedics. Captain Merritt was admitted to the hospital and treated for fractured ribs and a bruised lung. As a result of the crash McAllister, 39, of the 200 block E. Sixth St., Laurel, was charged with vehicular assault 2nd degree, driving a vehicle under the Influence of al-

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cohol, and failure to have insurance identification in his possession. McAllister was released after posting $1,250 bond. Merritt, 68, a 28-year veteran of the Blades Volunteer Fire Company, is currently the Fire Police Captain, a position he has held for several years.

In passing the budget on June 30, the Delaware General Assembly chose the path that leads to immediate gratification at the expense of long-term economic recovery. The clearest indication of this assessment is the burden levied by the massive and multiple tax increases we Delawareans must now bear. To raise taxes in the middle of a recession, in the name of balancing a budget, speaks volumes about the lack of wisdom and vision shared by those at the helm of our Ship of State. At a time when we desperately need people to engage in the marketplace in order to jump start our floundering economy, we have decided to take more of their money in taxes and fees so that we can continue to spend at record setting proportions. The Joint Finance Committee did make numerous cuts to the budget; in fact, they sliced off nearly $400 million. Unfortunately, they took only the low hanging fruit and left the larger harvest for next year’s budget battle, which will dwarf what we have just faced. You can only sweep the dirt under the rug for so long. Eventually the irresponsible nature by which our state government is dealing with fiscal matters will catch up to us, and when that happens we will all be hit hard. The simplest and most obvious example remains the 2.5% pay cut to state employees. When do they get it back? It will not be next year; how about the year after that? When will there be enough money,

without raising taxes even more, to give back the hard-earned money of our loyal state employees? Raising taxes to fill budgetary gaps only ensures that you will have to continue raising taxes for the same purpose in future years. That is because true economic growth is spurred through the innovation, dedication, risk and sacrifices made by the hardworking people of our great state, not through tax hikes. When the economy screams out for a free flowing exchange of currency, we have decided to increase the state’s portion of the pie instead. The pervasive nature of this school of thought is evident in a number of our state legislators. Some who have been rightthinking in the past have bought into the false claim that we must do everything possible to maintain our current level of state services. One such legislator is John Atkins (D-Millsboro). Representative Atkins was once a conservative; but this year chose to vote for every tax increase that was placed before him. When I asked him why he sided with tax hikes in the middle of a recession, he responded “it was the right thing to do.” Clearly, Mr. Atkins has forgotten what it means to be “right.” What we need is a true leader. This state cries out for a bold leader who has the courage of their convictions and is not afraid to go down for what they believe in. It is time to put Delaware first and selfish ambition aside. Shaun Fink

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22128 Sussex Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973

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Looking for an affordable home with some land out of town? Here’s your country acre with a 2BR, 2BA home & attached 24’x 24’ garage. Only $149,900 (#570480)

Custom One Owner Rancher w/ Open floorplan, Large Rooms, 2- Bedrooms, 2 Baths & Room to expand. Large backyard w/ privacy in a Horse friendly area! $199,900 (#570588)

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“Picture Perfect” custom-built ranch. All you have to do is move into this 3BR, 2BA home w/great room, separate dining + bar area in kit. Above-ground pool, great deck & 7/10 acre lot near Harrington. $279,900 (#569983)

Well-maintained 3-BR, 1.5-BA home on beautiful corner lot west of Seaford. In addition to the 1-car att. garage, there’s a 2-car det. garage w/ workshop, plus an in-ground pool & pool shed, enclosed porch, & more! $185,000 (MLS 561683)

3-BR, 2.5-BA home in North Shores offers a FR adjoining the gorgeous kitchen, formal LR & DR, new master bath, finished basement, & many updates. The lushly landscaped lot in an established neighborhood is close to Rt. 13 for easy access to Dover or Salisbury, MD. $239,900 (#563379)

What a Sunset! You’ll enjoy viewing the sunset over the pond from the sunporch or from the living room of this furnished 2-BR, 2-BA home in the Wood Creek Golf Community. $189,900 (#564571

This 3-BR clinker brick Colonial in town offers front porch, rear patio, & 1-car det garage. Inside you’ll enjoy the wood floors, fireplace, LR & FR. $179,000 (MLS 556116)

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2 BR units in Seaford, Bridgeville & Georgetown Rents start at $625 per month Pick up applications at CFM’s Stein Highway office N Ew LISTINg !

There’s room for everyone in this “expandable” Colonial on over an acre in an established development W of Seaford. This elegant & spacious 3-BR home exudes class & style! $360,000 (#570266)

Own a little piece of history!

This charming 4-BR, 2-BA Victorian in quaint, historic Bethel has been meticulously restored to its 1890’s character. Features original wood floors, 2 staircases, 4 elec. fireplaces, C/A & much more! $270,000 (#569524)

Brick cape cod in Seaford offers 2 BRs, 1.5 BAs, LR, DR, kit, den & det. garage. Home warranty & extras included for $179,000 (#564260) Licensed agent/owner

Country living at its best! Well-landscaped acre ready for your garden & fruit trees. Spacious 2,700 sq. ft. home with 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, den, huge DR & LR, large breakfast room adjoining the kit, finished “bonus” room over garage + gigantic attic storage! Separate building houses a workshop & a full kitchen beside the back yard patio & entertaining area. $349,900 (#569956)

“Like New” Cape Cod on one acre lot on a quiet road—no chicken houses in view! LR, country kit., 2 BR & 2 BA on 1st floor. 3rd BR/office plus unfinished “bonus” rm w/ roughed-in BA on 2nd floor. 26’x40’ pole building w/workshop and (3) 9’ overhead doors. $270,000 (MLS 566720)

Built in 2002 with apx. 1,800 sq. ft. Includes 1.5 baths, rear deck, double garage, stg. shed & more for $229,900. (#569572)

With over 2,200 sq. ft. of living area, this home is great for a growing family! The scenic rear yard & deck enhance the livability of this 4-BR ranch with a FR, sep. utility & att. double garage. Lots of extras & special features for $264,500 (#567302)

There’s potential for more bedrooms in this “Like New” 3-BR home with den & upstairs FR, 2.5 BAs, deck, double att. garage & large outbldg. Nicely landscaped lot outside Seaford + extras! $295,000 (#567737)

Great 4 BR Colonial home with lovely hardwood floors and rear screened porch with views of duck pond. Corner lot with fenced back yard, full bsmt., att. garage. $169,000 (#568439)

Commercial Package: Large stately dwelling, duplex, large det garage/shop, & 3 unimproved lots, all located within the City of Seaford. Magnificent dwelling could be a restaurant, tea room, day spa, or professional offices w/ plenty of off-street parking. Duplex is income producing. $599,000. Call for more info. (MLS 562844)

Pick your ¾-acre building lot from several available in this restricted community near Seaford. “Country Acres” will accommodate stick-built homes, modulars, & some doublewides. Site work is complete, so start building soon! Prices start at $62,000 (#568178)

3-BR Cape Cod in Seaford offers a first-floor BR, a woodburning fireplace in the LR, separate DR, kitchen w/appliances, front scr. porch, rear deck, 2-car garage, & unfinished basement storage. Only $149,900 (MLS 560075)

Country living at an affordable price! Just move into this 2-BR mobile home on 7/10 acre lot near Seaford. Includes det. 2-car garage, stg. shed, porch, paved driveway & more! Only $119,900 (#566163)

Well-maintained home in Broad Creek Estates, a lovely wooded development outside Historic Bethel, DE. 3-BR, 2.5BA Colonial with sunroom, porch, deck, garage & many extras! $289,000 (#566750)

Lots of Character! 3-BR home on a 1.5-acre lot in Fawn Grove, near Greenwood.

Historic “Sudler House,” circa 1750, on 2.7 acres in Bridgeville. Completely restored 5-BR, 3.5-BA landmark dwelling along with new construction of a modern wing housing the new kitchen, FR & master BR suite. Call for details. $695,000 (#564084)

Lovely Colonial – This 4-BR, 3-BA home in Laurel has been refurbished right down to the studs! New siding, roofing & windows, plumbing, heating, electrical & interior features. Finished walk-up attic, deck & more! $235,000 (#563020)