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News RefeRendum - The Laurel School District will hold a referendum meeting on June 22 at 6 p.m. in the Laurel Middle School field house. Dr. John Marinucci, state construction director, will be in attendance to answer questions. Sight - The Laurel Lions Fish’n For Sight Tournament takes place on Sunday, June 13, at Johnny Janosik Park, beginning at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SPeAKeR - Laurel High graduate and historian William Campbell to speak at dinner. Page 3 SAfetY - Texting, left lane laws are among those under study. Page 2 COSt Cutting - Laurel looks for ways to reduce energy consumption, cut costs. Page 16 heROeS - Bill Sammons finds fulfillment in helping others. Page 8

Sports extRA inningS - The Laurel varsity softball team’s season came to an end with a 3-2 loss to Milford in 10 innings last Wednesday in the state quarterfinals. Page 43 StARS Of the WeeK - A Laurel softball player and a Delmar softball player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 45 LittLe LeAgue - The Laurel Star is looking for results from Laurel and Delmar Little League coaches and parents. Recognize your “stars” by sending in game results and photos to sports@ mspublications.com.

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gRAdS- Members of Delmar High’s class of 2010 are greeted by the school’s staff during the processional. The school’s 108th commencement exercises took place last Friday. See page 53 for more photos. Photo by Mike McClure

SPiCeR - Sierra Spicer, one of the Laurel High class of 2010’s six valedictorians, holds back the tears during last Thursday’s graduation ceremony. “I urge you to go out into this world and be productive citizens. Never let the fear of failure paralyze you and rob you of your dreams,” Spicer said during her speech. More photos on page 53. Photo by Mike McClure

Council gets heat over proposal to reduce police budget in Laurel By Tony E. Windsor Laurel’s proposed 2011 budget came under fire Monday night as a packed council chamber reacted to plans of reducing the town police department by two officers. The proposed budget, heavily influenced by the recent nationwide economic downturn, contains some of the most significant financial revisions seen by Laurel in over a decade. Prior to a public hearing to discuss the budget, held on June 7, Mayor John Shwed outlined the budget proposals. He explained that for the first time in 14 years the town was forced to raise property taxes by nine percent, water and sewer rates by 12 percent and for the third consecutive year, town employees will not receive a salary increase. The mayor said he understands that not everyone in Laurel “will be happy with the proposed budget,” but the town government believes it to

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Texting, left lane laws are among those under study The Public Safety Committees within the Delaware State General Assembly heard three important traffic safety bills on Wednesday, each with the intent of saving lives on the road and the hope of moving one step closer to becoming law. AAA Mid-Atlantic supports these bills which are potentially life-saving measures and urges legislators to approve them. House Substitute 1 to House Bill 229 – Texting and Hand Held Cell Phone Ban Passed by the House last month, HS 1 to HB 229 went before the Senate Public Safety Committee on Wednesday. This bill would prohibit the use of hand-held cell phones, including a ban on texting, while operating a motor vehicle on the highways of Delaware. If passed, hand-held cell phone usage would be a primary offense and violators would be fined $50 to $100 for the first offense and $100 to $200 for each subsequent offense. “Distracted driving, especially texting while driving, continues to play a significant role in car crashes,” said Jana L. Tidwell, acting manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA MidAtlantic. “Research clearly shows that our crash risk doubles when we look away from the road for two or more seconds. AAA MidAtlantic agrees with Rep. Darryl M. Scott, sponsor of the bill, that there is a need for passage of comprehensive legislation regulating the use of electronic communication devices while driving. “HS 1 to HS 229 is a definitive first step in combating distracted driving in Delaware, by banning texting and the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.” House Bill 434 – Creation of “Left Lane” Law The House Public Safety Committee was also scheduled to hear HB 434, which would amend Title 21 of the Delaware Code relating to rules of the road by creating a “left-lane” law in Delaware. If passed, HB 434 would require slower traffic to keep right and faster traffic to pass on the left and then return to the right lane. These so-called “left-lane” laws cre-

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Laurel High graduate and historian William Campbell to speak at dinner By Lynn R. Parks Throughout the Civil War, Delaware, while still a slave state, remained a member of the Union. So when members of the Democratic Brass Band, based in Laurel, played “I Wish I Was in Dixie,” the unofficial anthem of the Confederacy, during a public gathering, state officials didn’t take kindly to it, said local historian William “Bill” Campbell. Members of the brass band were taken into custody and transported to a prison at Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island near Delaware City. Newspaper accounts of the time report that Laurel resident William Hitch, a medical doctor and a state senator, was one of the detainees. Hitch was kept at Fort Delaware for four or five months and then released, without ever facing formal charges or having a trial. “Martial law was in effect at the time,” said Campbell. “That’s something that a lot of people don’t understand.” Campbell, 54 and a 1974 graduate of Laurel High School, will speak at the Laurel Historical Society’s annual dinner

Saturday, June 19, at the Georgia House restaurant. His talk will focus on area people who spent time at Fort Delaware during the Civil War, as prisoners of war, political prisoners, like Hitch, or guards. “Delaware didn’t have any Civil War battles, so Fort Delaware is really our only claim to fame for the Civil War,” Campbell said. “We really need to understand and know about it.” Fort Delaware was constructed from 1848 to 1959 and was the second fort on Pea Patch Island, in the Delaware River. In 1862, the island became a home for prisoners of war and Confederate sympathizers, who were housed not in the fort but in wooden barracks built around its perimeter. At its height, the island was home to 12,500 prisoners and at least 1,000 guards, Campbell said. “That was in a place that should have housed no more than 4,000 people,” he said. The state of Delaware acquired the fort and island in 1947 after the Pentagon declared it a surplus site. Fort Delaware State Park, accessible by ferry, encompasses the entire island, including the fort and

William “Bill” Campbell will speak at the Laurel Historical Society meeting June 19. Above, he is dressed in the uniform of a Confederate surgeon.

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a large migratory bird rookery. Campbell, a professor of nursing at Salisbury University, is on sabbatical this semester to study and write about medical practices during the Civil War. Last fall, he delivered a speech before the annual conference of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md., that focused on diseases at Fort Delaware and how doctors there tried to combat them. The fort was plagued with a number of communicable and water-borne diseases, Campbell said, including diarrhea, pneumonia and smallpox, the top three killers of prisoners as well as of guards. Drinking water for the residents was regularly drawn from the Delaware River, the same place into which the fort’s waste was dumped. In addition, the prisoners were poorly dressed and poorly fed and their barracks were barely heated. “Because it was an island, all supplies had to be shipped in and if they didn’t feel like bringing in fruits and vegetables, they didn’t do it,” Campbell said. Consequently, he added, many residents suffered from scurvy, a result of a lack of vitamin C. The official death rate at Fort Delaware is nine to 10 percent, Campbell said. But anecdotal evidence indicates that the actual death rate could have been higher. The Rev. Dr. Handy, a resident of Portsmouth, Va., was taken political prisoner at the Bridgeville home of his in-laws after criticizing the Union and was kept at Fort Delaware for 15 months. In a diary that he kept during his incarceration, he wrote

about the number of coffins that he saw leaving the fort. In his talk, Campbell will include information about Hitch and Handy, as well as a resident of Seaford by the name of Hearn who was imprisoned at Fort Delaware after refusing to walk in front of a U.S. flag. “He crossed the street to go around it,” Campbell said. Campbell will also have on display the large collection of Civil War-era medical implements that he and his wife, Corene, also a nurse, have collected. Campbell is the son of the late Nelson and Lillie Campbell. After graduating from Laurel High School, he attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, now the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and the University of Delaware. He was a nurse at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and Milford Memorial Hospital and taught nursing at Delaware Technical and Community College. He has been a professor at Salisbury University for 12 years. For your information: The annual Laurel Historical Society dinner will be Saturday, June 19, 6 p.m., at the Georgia House restaurant in Laurel. Guest speaker will be Laurel native William Campbell, who will talk on “The Prison at Fort Delaware: The Walls, Water, Diseases and (Local) People.” Admission is $20 and reservations are due by Monday, June 14. For details and tickets, call Cindy Swift, 875-7665.

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Laurel council hears concerns over proposal to cut police budget Continued from page 1

since former manager Bill Fasano resigned earlier this year. There are also plans to layoff a fulltime employee in both the municipal code enforcement department and public works department. But, it is the proposal to eliminate two police officers that brought the bulk of emotion to the floor of the council chambers. Lined up along the back wall of the chambers were a large contingency of officers and civilian staff from the Laurel Police department and their spouses. Joining in the audience were public works and waste water treatment plant employees and local business owners and citizens, all voicing support for the police department and opposition to the proposed staff cuts. Sgt. John Ryall, a police veteran of almost 40 years, expressed his concern about the fact that officers have not had a wage increase in three years, yet health insurance costs have risen by 50 percent and coverage, including eye care, has been dropped. “We had people who went to get eye care and found out that we no longer have that coverage. It was dropped without even telling us,” he said. Ryall went on to complain that even with the current significant financial hardships facing officers, they have to pay $15 a week to have the opportunity to use a patrol car as a “take-home” vehicle. But, his most emotional concern, like others who spoke during the meeting was the potential of losing police manpower. “Laurel is no bedroom community,” he said. “I call it ‘Little L.A.’ We have a lot of problems crime-wise. There are armed robberies, rapes, shootings and serious domestic incidents. Many times we have one officer available to respond to some of these situations. I am afraid someone is going to get hurt.” He said while working one of his shifts he had three calls regarding domestic altercations involving violent, out of control subjects. In an attempt to wrestle down a man who was out of control he called for backup from the state police and it was 15 minutes before they were able to arrive at the scene, meanwhile he fought with the subject alone. Dolores Morgan, who has worked administration for the police department for almost 25 years, said she feels there is a misconception about why Laurel Police Chief Jamie Wilson worked hard to support expanding the police force. “We hear about the police force being brought up to 16 officers in order to be prepared for covering planned expansion in the town,”

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she said. “That is not the case. The Chief worked to get a larger force because it is needed to handle the existing crime problems we have in Laurel. He wants to have at least three officers on each shift.” Morgan said even as it stands currently, when officers have to be out for vacation or for medical reasons it creates a void in police coverage. “Many times officers have to work a shift alone,” she said. “Some of these officers don’t take vacations because they know it will leave other officers without support. We need these men. It is not their fault the town did not grow and the tax base did not expand.” Morgan also complained that although she has been with the police department for 25 years, salary structures have created a situation where another female employee has been working only nine years and they both make almost the same salary. “We work so hard for you all (town government),” she said. “It is not our fault that there is a budget problem. Please don’t take it out on us.” Wayne Hooper, who lives in West Laurel, accused the Mayor and Council of “putting public safety at risk” with the proposed cuts to the police budget. “This is getting personal,” he said. “You are putting our safety at risk. You are talking about cutting police officers and I don’t think the department is large enough. Where I stay I do not see enough of them. It concerns me because you are putting people’s lives in danger.” Hooper said he feels the town should consider the work that the police officers do in Laurel. “There is no sense in it taking as long as 15 minutes for an officer to get backup,” he said. “Put yourselves in their shoes. These are live human beings. This is somebody’s father, somebody’s son and it is a tough job. You need to find another way.” Sgt Derrick Calloway, a Laurel Police Department detective, said the increasing costs for health insurance and an added $60 a month to have a take-home car are creating a burden on officers. “I am on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week and when I am called I always respond. My cases can take weeks to investigate. I can’t call on patrol officers to help me out it takes them away from the town for too long. I am by myself. We can’t afford to lose more officers.” Callaway added that Laurel already has the highest criminal case load of any community in Sussex County. “We had 9,000 calls for response in Laurel last year. That comes out to about 700 complaints per officer. No other municipality in Sussex

County does that. This is in addition to the fact that Laurel officers are some of the lowest paid police in the county,” he said. Maryanne Rivas, of Laurel, said the town “should be ashamed” to allow its police force to operate without adequate manpower. “I had an attempted break-in at my home awhile back,” she told the council. “It was three hours before an officer showed up at my house. There had been a shooting at one of the big apartment complexes and this officer had to go into that big place all by himself. I felt sorry for this guy after I heard this. They should not have to work in that type of atmosphere. It is disgusting and we should be ashamed that we would allow this to be the case. You want to get rid of them (police officers). We need more of them.” Martin Johnson, also of Laurel, is a retired Major for the Delaware State Police and now serves with the Delaware Police Chief’s Council. Johnson said he researched to find if other municipalities in Delaware are making similar cuts to police positions during the current economic climate. “If you decide to move forward with the budget reflecting a reduction in police officers, Laurel will be the only municipality to do so,” he said. “The only other community close to that is Georgetown where a police officer is retiring and they will not be filling that position.” Johnson said in Camden the town is holding a referendum to determine whether the citizens want to reduce police manpower or raise taxes. He said in cases like this, the taxpayers usually vote to maintain the police presence because it is an issue of public safety.

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He cautioned the Mayor and Council regarding the proposal to cut the police department by what amounts to a 15 to 18 percent reduction. “Laurel has a serious drug problem,” he said. “Wilmington has also had a serious drug problem and it is out of control. There are shootings daily and multiple deaths on a weekly basis. We can’t have Wilmington’s situation replicated in Laurel. Criminals are not the smartest people, but they are not so dumb that they don’t recognize when you are eliminating the ability to get caught.” Johnson said he appreciates the work of the Laurel Mayor and Council and recognizes that they have a thankless job. “I have great respect for elected officials,” he said. “I appreciate the hard decisions you have to make. But, I implore you to not make cuts in the name of public safety.” Jen Will, wife of a Laurel Police officer, said she is aware of the work that the police officers do for the community and she feels they are not being compensated fairly. “The officers do not get paid nearly enough for what they do,” she said. “They have had no pay raise for three years. They have to pay to take a vehicle home; the health insurance has gone up, all on the same pay from three years ago. Even in the face of all this these men are still coming to work.” Will said the financial hardships make it difficult for families to address issues such as medical problems. “Many of us are in situations involving medical issues that we can’t afford to take care of,” she said. “We can’t make ends meet. Then I have my son asking when daddy is coming home and I have to answer sometimes

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 10 - 16, 2010 hesitantly, because I never know what may happen. When you consider all they don’t get, these officers deserve a lot of credit for still having each other’s back. They don’t get thanked enough.” Brian Komlo, a longtime Laurel Police officer, said the Mayor and Council were not taking into consideration how making cuts to police manpower will impact overtime costs. “If you don’t have any money who’s going to pay our overtime,” he asked? You have the Fourth of July event coming up and last year it costs $25,000 for overtime. Where is that coming from? This is a big concern to us.” Dawn Wilson, wife of Police Chief Jamie Wilson and a former member of the Laurel Town Council said the issue of overtime is a valid point. “This makes no financial sense,” she said. Wilson said overtime will be necessary in order to make sure officers are able to provide continuous patrol coverage. “I think if you would take a ride with these police officers and see what they deal with, you will find a way to pay for them,” she said. “If you get in the car with an officer on a Friday night and drive around it will scare you to death. It is not just one area of town, it is the whole town.” Also attending the meeting and speaking out in defense of saving police officers jobs were employees from Laurel Walgreen/Happy Harry’s Drug Store, Pizza King restaurant and Shorestop convenience store. All complimented the police officers and credited them with quick response when there are criminal incidents. They all also urged the Laurel Mayor and Council to reconsider their proposal to cut police jobs. Todd Ruark, a manager at Pizza King in Laurel, said his store had a recent armed

robbery and it leaves him depending on the police department to help assure the safety of his employees. “Two masked men came in to the restaurant and pointed a weapon at two 15 and 16 year old employees,” he said. “This is a scary thing. Without these police officers how do I guarantee these parents that their kids are going to be safe at their job”? Ruark, who formerly worked in youth corrections, said cutbacks in police manpower leads to a spike in crime. “Summer is coming and typically we would see a 40 percent jump in incarceration during the summer months,” he said. “Cuts in police manpower are not a good idea. You are creating a safe haven for criminals in this town. I feel committed to taking care of the people who work for us. Please find other avenues for addressing the budget issues.” Dennis O’Neal, a Laurel businessman, told council that “timing is of utmost importance” as it pertains to responding to a call for help. “If police are short-handed they can’t get to you. If they can’t get to an emergency in a timely manner it is no good at all,” he said. “When I have called for police I often tell them to send Laurel officers because they are quicker to respond and meet my needs. I wonder if you look at the cost of an officer as opposed to what it costs to replace a police officer. Why risk losing them”? Laurel resident Frank Calio, also a former member of the Laurel Town Council, said he wanted to approach the town’s budget concerns from a different perspective. “First of all, I think it is unfair to say that the Mayor and Council do not appreciate what the police officers go through,” he said. “It is a matter of having to consider not only the police department, but all of the citizens of the town. There are many

retired people who see no increase in their social security yet they are going to have to deal with a 14 percent increase in water fees, 13 percent increase in sewer fees and nine percent increase in property tax and trash service.” Calio said citizens should consider what the Laurel Mayor and Council did to build up the police department up to a full compliment of 16 officers. “It took a lot of money out of the budget to build up the police department,” he said. “But that was a different time. What is the solution? Do you take another person out of the code enforcement office or the public works department? These are not easy decisions.” Calio said he is concerned that the town is not replacing its Town Manager position. He said all Delaware municipalities have Town Managers and Laurel may be making a mistake by not filling that position. “These are bad economic times and we need someone to be looking out for the money. I think we are missing the boat. We have good people working for Laurel, but they don’t have the time to go to Washington or Dover to look for grants that could help the police department. I urge you to consider reinstating the Town Manager position.” Councilman Bill Trujillo told the audience that every member of the council has “wrestled” with the budget for months. He said that each of the members is also a citizen of the town and is subject to the same concerns that were expressed throughout the evening. He said however, during the public hearing he heard about the concerns regarding budget cuts, but no one offered any suggestions about where the town could find the funds to offset the cuts. A member of the audience asked Trujillo if he got paid to be on the coun-

PAGE 5 cil and if he did, than he could give that money to the police department. Trujillo rose from his seat and addressed the audience member. “I make $960 a year and I will gladly give it to you if you think it will help the town,” he said visibly frustrated. Mayor John Shwed reminded those in attendance that in addition to working to build the police department to full strength, the town was also hit with unexpected financial shortfalls when it lost $110,000 in federal COPS funding and $90,000 in state municipal street aid; all of which had been included in the fiscal budget. Shwed also said that at present it is not clear whether the Laurel School District will have the funding available to continue the employment of a Laurel Police officer as a school resource officer. “That is separate from our budget; we do not fund that position. We will not know until the federal budget is announced in October if the school will be keeping that position available.” Councilman Don Phillips, a member of the Budget Committee, said if you ask anyone in the community if they favor cutting two police officers most everyone would be opposed to that effort. “However, if you ask whether taxpayers would support a reduction in manpower or receive an increase in property taxes of over 30 percent, you would most likely get a different response,” he said. The Laurel Mayor and Council will review the budget and Shwed said all comments from the meeting will be taken into consideration. The budget must be approved before July 1, 2010.

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Business

Allen’s Family Foods, Inc. and Amick Farms, LLC sign purchase agreement

Sale includes Hurlock, Md. processing plant and hatchery and Delmar feed mill Allen Family Foods, Inc. and Amick Farms, LLC have signed an Asset Purchase Agreement for Amick to purchase Allen’s big bird production complex in Hurlock, Md. This sale includes the Hurlock processing plant, Hurlock hatchery and the Delmar feed mill. Amick will retain all employees and growers of these three facilities. All other Allen’s employees and growers will remain with Allen’s. “This sale allows both companies to move forward with their strategic business plans; Allen’s as a premier retail supplier of retail deli and tray pack products, and Amick as a high efficiency large bird deboner,” said Bob Turley, president and CEO of Allen’s. Allen’s has begun an expansion of its Harbeson Tray Pack Facility. Addition-

ally, the company will expand its Cordova, Md. processing plant and plans to increase total production in those two plants to exceed what is currently being produced in three. Amick Farms will continue to operate its South Carolina facility where it processes over 1.3 million birds per week. “We believe our plans for increasing production at the Hurlock facility will offer further opportunities for growers, employees and the local community,” said Ben Harrison, president and CEO of Amick. The Hurlock Complex currently provides jobs to over 1,100 associates and contracts with over 100 poultry growers on the Shore. The sale is scheduled to be completed by June 30.

Bank of Delmarva promotes Ulrich

Edward M. Thomas, president of The Bank of Delmarva announces the promotion of Jon W. Ulrich to branch manager and assistant vice president of its Delmar Office located at 9550 Ocean Highway, Delmar, Md. Originally from Delmar, Md., Jon graduated in 2003 from Parkside High School in Salisbury, Md. and continued his education at Ulrich Washington College in Chestertown, Md., where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science. After graduation from Washington College, Jon joined the bank as a teller before transferring to loan administration where he worked as a commercial loan assistant to senior vice president, Deborah Abbott. In August, Jon will attend Maryland Banking School which is a four year course that studies all aspects of the banking industry. The program is held annually at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Cherrix opens counseling practice

Laurel native and Seaford resident, Natalie Cherrix recently opened a private counseling practice located at 314 Stein Hwy., Seaford. After working for various

non-profit organizations in Delaware and Maryland for almost 10 years, Cherrix decided to take a leap into private practice earlier this year. The opportunity to make a positive impact on her own community of Western Sussex motivated her deciCherrix sion. Cherrix holds a Master of Social Work degree with a concentration in children, youth and families and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is also a certified Domestic Violence Specialist. “While I provide therapy to clients dealing with a wide range of issues from depression and anxiety to personality and dissociative disorders, I specialize in trauma and abuse recovery for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence,” Cherrix said. Cherrix offers individual, couples and family counseling at her Seaford office and is accepting new clients. She works with children, adolescents and adults and will soon be offering groups. In addition to self-pay and sliding scale, private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted. For more information about counseling or to schedule an appointment, contact Cherrix at 682-9025 or visit www.nataliecherrix.com.

Markell signs law making universal recycling a reality Against the backdrop of the growing Cherry Island landfill, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation Tuesday that will make statewide universal recycling a reality. “Making recycling convenient and available to every household in the state now has the ability to become reality,” Markell said. “This plan, which had bipartisan support, is comprehensive, costeffective and practical. It’s designed to dramatically increase recycling while reducing burdens on businesses and restraining the cost of waste.”

DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara joined the Governor in thanking the broad statewide coalition that help make the bill a reality. “Because of the work of so many advocates over the years Delaware will emerge in the coming years as a leader in recycling and not just a follower of the pack. We have the potential to reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill by more than 300,000 tons per year,” O’Mara said. Senator Dave McBride was the prime sponsor of the bill.

“You know, quitters never win and winners never quit, and we didn’t quit. Many legislators worked very hard over the years to make to make this day come true, and it is very much appreciated that today it is reality,” McBride said. “This is going to be a good process for Delaware. It is going to save us land, save us millions of dollars in the long term. For Delaware’s future, this needed to get done and we did it,” Mulrooney said. Aspects of the new plan include: • Citizens determine if they want to participate - recycling remains optional, not

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Bill Sammons finds fulfillment in helping others By James Diehl

“So you were in it after all. All of those moments I spent crying; when something inside of me was dying. I didn’t know that you heard me, each time I called. You had a reason for those trials; it seems I grew stronger every mile. Now I know you were in it after all.”

he lyrics Christian recording artist Larnelle Harris sings in his hit single “In It After All” were the perfect words, the perfect message, the perfect testimony to launch Milford’s WXPZ radio in 1990. It was Bill Sammons’ day, one he had waited two decades for, and the message in the tune hit home for him in a very personal way. It was no accident that this was the song to launch his new venture. “From the first week I worked as an intern, I loved radio and I thought I’d like to own a radio station in the area one day,” says Sammons, a native of Milton who has owned and operated his own production studio since 1999. “It had been a dream of mine for probably 20 years. It was hard work and a struggle financially every month we had it, but it was a dream come true.” A graduate of Milford High School and of the former journalism program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Sammons always hoped to enter the world of investigative reporting. It was the era of Watergate, and Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were on the minds of thousands of journalism students throughout the United States. It didn’t take long, however, for Sammons to migrate to radio, and later to television. Radio was where he found his niche, and where he has remained, at least parttime, during most of a career that has spanned more than 30 years. Driven personally and professionally by strong Christian ideals, Sammons also gives back to his community these days by doing what he now does best – putting messages to video and pulling at the collective heartstrings of a caring community. While earning a living in the corporate world, Sammons is always looking for new projects that make him feel like he’s giving back to the community he’s called home nearly his entire life. He is currently working on a handful of worthwhile projects, including a muchanticipated documentary centered around the life of wildlife artist Richard Clifton, a

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If you know of someone who has dedicated his or her life to service to others, suggest their names for this series. Contact James Diehl at 302-222-2685 or email Bryant richardson, brichardson@ mspublications.com fascinating man Sammons is anxious to introduce to the broader southern Delaware community. “A lot of people don’t know much about him because he’s a very quiet individual, but he’s a conservationist and a farmer and a musician. I just wanted to get inside his head a little bit so people can learn more about him and his artwork,” says Sammons, who expects the documentary to be complete later this year. “I’ve spent more than a year with him now with a camera; it was just a project I wanted to do.” Back in the early days of his career, Sammons worked for radio stations from Georgetown to Wilmington – he even interviewed a former governor of California turned president of the United States, although he can’t prove it. “I interviewed Ronald Reagan when he was running for president and that was one of the highlights of my career then,” remembers Sammons. “I went to the hotel where he was staying one night and had a one-on-one with him after the press conference. I don’t have any pictures of it though, which is something that I regret.” Then there was the day when the bulletin came through that the King of Rock and Roll had passed away in Memphis, Tenn. Hearing the four “dings” that normally signaled the assassination of a president or other such world-changing event, the young radio man knew something big had just occurred. “I was actually standing in the lobby when the alarm went off and I started freaking out,” Sammons recalls. “I was almost afraid to read it, but all it said was ‘Elvis is dead.’ Then I went on the air with it.” Sammons later worked for WBOC in Salisbury for four years beginning in 1979, originally working for the company’s radio stations. Two years after he began with the station, owned at that time by the Baltimore Sun Co., it was sold to Tom Draper, who soon sold off the radio stations.

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Bridgeville resident Bill Sammons has accomplished a lot in his more than three decades in the fields of radio, television and audio/video production. Today, he owns Milford-based Watermark Productions with his eldest son, Josh, and spends a good deal of his time helping worthy organizations.

Sammons stayed on with the television section of the company and remained until 1983, when he went to work for the Delaware Department of Agriculture for a few years, launching their marketing department. But he never lost his love for radio. And in 1990, after years of headaches, thousands of dollars and one very scary night in Milford, it became a reality just a few days after the signal was initially tested on Halloween. The proud radio owner got in his car that Halloween night nearly 20 years ago and “drove the signal,” seeing for himself how far away the station could be received. It was a surreal, almost unreal moment that did not come without a few battle scars. “In It After All” was appropriate in more ways than one. “It just seemed so appropriate because we went through so much to get that station on the air. The song is about going through life and how sometimes you wonder if God is really there,” he says. “You get beat up, you get the bruises and you get knocked down. But

you always have to get back up.” As the launch date of WXPZ neared, strange things started occurring and Sammons began to suspect that someone was sabotaging the property where the station was located. So he hid out one night with his camera and snapped a few photos of the man he caught in the act. A broken nose, scores of bruises and a few death threats to himself and members of his family later, Sammons found himself in the hospital. He began to wonder if God was really “in it after all.” “That tested my faith, I’ll tell you that,” he admits today from his home in Bridgeville. “I think it was harder on my family than it was on me though; I was on a mission to get this thing on the air. I knew this was what I was supposed to do and I was working hard to make it happen.” A Christian since the age of 16, Sammons says his faith impacts him on a daily basis and plays a vital role in everything that he does and everything that he is. Continued to page nine

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Woman from Haiti is now a new homeowner By Tony E. Windsor

Just a year ago, Gerline Morvil, a native of Haiti, would have thought it impossible to consider walking through the door of her own home. She recently welcomed among others, state and federal legislators and area media into her brand new home. Located on the Seaford-Laurel Highway, just south of Seaford, Morvil’s new home was brought about through the support of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Rural Development Office, Milford Housing Development Corporation and First State Community Action. Joining a special press conference at Morvil’s new home to commemorate “National Homeownership Month,” Delaware Congressman Michael Castle expressed his appreciation for the work that was done to help the Seaford woman and her family gets the opportunity to purchase a home. “I am pleased to join with USDA to recognize the value of providing home ownership opportunities to individuals living in rural communities,” he said. “We have done quite a few of these special presentations throughout the state and I strongly support efforts individuals achieve the American dream of becoming homeowners. I commend the USDA Rural Development team, Milford Housing Development Corporation and First State Community Action Agency, for their commitment to providing greater access to the resources needed to help families achieve this goal. This outreach and dedicated effort has

made homeownership a reality for many Delawareans, like Gerline Morvil, who are ready to take this important step.” USDA Rural Development State Director, Jack Tarburton, headed up the ceremonies and in commemoration of the Memorial Day holiday, presented Morvil with a United States flag to display outside her new home. Morvil addressed the crowd and invited everyone to come in and tour her new home. She said the journey to homeownership was less confusing than she thought and she praised the support she received from all of the state, federal and local agencies. Morvil said she simply responded to a coupon ad that came in the mail advertising the opportunity to be a homeowner. “I thought I would give it a try, so I sent my $9 to have a credit check,” she said. Morvil said she was contacted by USDA and received support from USDA Rural Development Loan Specialist Janet Brittingham, who walked her through the loan process. Also supporting the loan process was First State Community Action which partners with USDA Rural Development to provide housing counseling for prospective homebuyers. Morvil said she is excited with her “beautiful home,” and how much it means to her and her children, Jhomar, 8 and Edwin Jr., 5. She also let visitors know that she has not been able to do all of the interior decorating as of yet. “I will be traveling to visit my family in Haiti and I am taking the money I saved for decorating the house and

Congressman Castle with homeowner Gerline Morvil and USDA Rural Development State Director, Jack Tarburton. Tarburton presented Morvil with a United States flag to display outside her new home.

using it to help with the earthquake relief efforts,” she said. Last year in Delaware, Tarburton said Rural Development assisted 424 families with homeownership. He said USDA Rural Development returned more than $132 million to Delaware through more than 40

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Sammons learns ‘He’s in it after all’ Continued from page eight

It’s the way he approaches his home life and his work, and anything else he chooses to get involved in. “I just answer to a higher authority and I always try to do what is right. I choose to live by the Bible,” he says. When he’s out and about in the community these days, Sammons is often seen with three young children in tow – all about the same age, two are his grandsons while the other, 2-year-old Mary, is his daughter. It’s an interesting family dynamic that Sammons would not change for the world; becoming a dad again at the age of 50 has opened his eyes to some of the simpler things in life. “I just think that you enjoy it a lot more when you’re older. I kind of know what to expect and I don’t freak out and worry about stuff,” he says. “I’m also more confident with who I am in my career now, so I enjoy the little things more than I used to.” In 1999, Sammons founded Watermark Productions in Milford. Working daily with his eldest son, Josh, Sammons has won numerous state and national awards for his work and spends as much time as possible these days producing fundraising videos for local nonprofit organizations. It’s what he likes to do best. “Sometimes I charge them,

sometimes I don’t. But I never charge them what I should charge them,” he admits. “I just like putting a face to an organization and I feel like I have a gift in that area. I like using my talents to help other organizations; that’s what I really like doing.” For a little more than two years now, Sammons has made his home in Bridgeville, where he lives with his wife, Julie, and daughter, Mary. He’s also been working for months to get a new Christian radio station – 88.7 WKNZ – up and running. A launch date is planned for Labor Day weekend. “What we’re going to do there will be very similar to what we did on WXPZ. It will be adult contemporary Christian music, with as much live and local content as we can afford,” says Sammons, who admits that the “non commercial” aspect of the new station has posed some additional hurdles to overcome. “I’m psyched and ready to do this. We have a lot to do between now and Labor Day, but I’m getting very excited about it.” Sammons has done a lot in his career since graduating from Delaware Tech in the mid 1970s. Through it all, he’s learned a lot and he’s forgotten a lot, but there’s one thing he’s never lost sight of. He is, in fact, “in it after all.”

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Leave fawns in the wild even if they appear to be alone The end of May marks the beginning of the fawning season in Delaware, with most born during the last week of May through the first week of June. Some fawns will be born as late as August. Each year around this time, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife receives numerous calls regarding “abandoned fawns.” In an attempt to “do the right thing” individuals may attempt to “save” these animals and bring them to a wildlife rehabilitator. “There are a number of things people

who remove fawns from the field may not realize. Fawns actually don’t become active enough to start traveling with their mothers until they are about two months old, and the survival instinct of a fawn is to stay very still and “hide” from predators,” said DNREC Wildlife Biologist Joe Rogerson. “Also, even if a fawn appears to be alone, the mother is likely bedded close by. Newborn fawns need to feed every few hours so the doe never strays far.” Research has shown that many fawns cared for by people have a greatly de-

creased chance of survival once they are released back into the wild, compared to their counterparts raised by their mothers. Fawns raised in the wild are able to learn survival instincts from their mothers that people simply can’t teach them. Not only is removing a fawn from its hiding place not in its best interest, it is also illegal for an individual in Delaware to possess a live white-tailed deer. If found guilty, such an offense is punishable by a fine not less than $250, nor more than $1,000, plus the costs of pros-

ecution and court costs; the person may also be fined and imprisoned for up to 30 days. In addition, any deer held illegally in captivity will be removed by the Division. “The bottom line is, if you really care about the fawn and its well-being, please leave the animal alone. Its mother will return and the animal will have a far greater chance at survival than if you take it home,” Rogerson added. For more information about fawns or white-tailed deer in general, contact Rogerson at 302-735-3600.

Recently, at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, Governor Jack Markell, Secretary of Education Lillian M. Lowery, school administrators and students accepted donations from visual art-inspired individuals with strong Delaware roots: a filmmaker and an artist. Public school libraries will be receiving the Holocaust documentary DVDs and valuable art catalogs of local artist Frank Schoonover through these generous contributions. The first donation – a set of DVDs

– produced by Delaware native Steve Gonzer, is the first five-set DVD collection recalling the horror of the Holocaust, as seen through the eyes of survivors, righteous gentiles, rescued children and liberators – all Delawareans. Entitled, No Denying: Delawareans Bear Witness to the Holocaust, the eight-hours of documentary contains never-before-seen photographs and testimony from those who witnessed firsthand the horror of genocide that occurred during World War II. With assistance from the Department of

Education, the DVDs will soon be distributed to all public middle school and high school libraries. The second donation is a two-volume Catalog Raisonne of artwork by one of Delaware’s most famous illustrators and painter, Frank Schoonover. The collection captures the more than 3,000 art pieces Schoonover made during his lifetime. The artist painted up until his death in 1972, at age 95. The donation was made possible by the Choptank Foundation. Schoonover’s granddaughter Louise

Schoonover Smith and grandson, John made the presentation. “In 1899, Frank Schoonover began his illustration and painting career and in 1900, moved to Wilmington where he would remain for the rest of his life,” said Governor Markell. “Beginning in 1940, Frank concentrated on painting landscapes of the Brandywine and Delaware River valleys. Frank Schoonover recognized the beauty of our environment and captured it forever.”

Delaware Public school libraries will receive donations

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Custom Built by one of the area’s top builders. This 3 BR, 2 bath home features many upgrades including recessed lighting, custom tile shower in master BR, plus a tray ceiling Directions: North of Seaford, turn left on Rt. 18 by the former Chrysler dealership, turn left into second entrance into Clearbrooke, turn left at stop sign, turn left on Overbrooke Court, home is on left.

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14 Robinson Circle, Seaford, DE This 3 bdrm, 2 ba rancher is located in a small quaint community with sidewalks and street lamps. Home offers an eat-inkitchen with island, laundry room, tree-lined backyard and storage shed. $175,000 MLS# 571584 Directions: From Seaford 20 W (Stein Highway), right on 13A (Bridgeville Hwy), left on Virginia Avenue, turn left into Virginia Commons, stay to the right, home on the right, look for sign. Hostess - Trina Joyner

202 W. 6th St., Laurel, DE Beautiful 4 BR, 2 BA home grabs you as you walk through the front door with it’s grand foyer, kitchen with granite counter tops, formal DR and LARGE living room. Wrap around porch, fenced yard and so much more! $195,000 (MLS#578427) Directions: Rt. 13 to Rt. 24 West. Turn left on W. 6th St. Home on Right. Your Hostess: Mary Harding

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516 Sussex Ave., Seaford Spacious, move-in ready 4BR, 2BA, in-town Cape with oodles of extras. FP in LR, fresh new paint, lots of upgrades! Stunning gardens with a zen-like atmosphere. Super patio for entertaining plus a 12X40 workshop/garage and potting shed. $235,325 (MLS#577383) Directions: Rt. 13 in Seaford, go West on Rt. 20 (Stein Hwy) to Right on Sussex Ave.(at Nylon Capital Shop. Ctr) Home on Right. Your Host: Fred Sponseller

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Black history DVD gift to schools The first copies of a Black History program donated by the DuPont company were given to Governor Jack Markell and Secretary of Education Lillian Lowery at P.S. duPont Middle school in Wilmington recently. The site of the donation was significant since Pierre S. duPont provided extraordinary philanthropic support to the Delaware education system with particular focus on African-American students. Chyrrea Sebree, DuPont’s corporate counsel and Tom Sager, DuPont senior vice-president and general counsel, donated the 12-minute program entitled “In Our Lifetime.” Sebree serves as the president of the Legal Black Employee’s Network

(LBEN) and was actively involved with the production. Sager is the corporate sponsor for LBEN and was responsible for the production of the program. “This DVD highlights the remarkable achievements of brilliant African Americans such as Thurgood Marshall, Dr. Ben Carson, Jackie Robinson and George Washington Carver. Either as a Supreme Court Justice or a world renowned neurosurgeon, or a gifted athlete or scientist, these people shaped the lives of America,” said Governor Markell. The Delaware Department of Education will assist in making distribution of DVDs to every public school library statewide.

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart has announced that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware approved the Commissioner’s plan to distribute the funds from the receivership of International Underwriters Insurance Company. The distribution will generate an ad-

ditional $12.2 million of funds to the guaranty associations, policyholders and other claimants from the liquidated estate. The Guaranty Associations of Delaware, Maryland and Texas, will receive 100% of their approved claims totaling $14.9 million. The policyholder level claimants will also receive 100% of their approved claims

totaling over $1.3 million in distributions. This brings the total amount distributed from the International Underwriters’ receivership to $16.2 million Commissioner Stewart said, “While the liquidation of any insurance company is disheartening, I am gratified that the Guaranty Associations and all other poli-

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10077 OLD FURNACE RD, SEAFORD 3-BR home with den & upstairs FR, 2.5 BAs, deck, double att. garage, large outbldg. & more. $269,500 (#567737) HOSTESS: Fran Ruark DIRECTIONS: From Rt 13 N of Seaford, turn E onto Old Furnace Rd 46, go apx. 1.5 mi. to prop on L.

43 ROBINSON CIRCLE, SEAFORD Custom-built home with 3 BRs, 2 baths, master suite, large FR, & private office or hobby room. Apx. 1,900 sq. ft. ranch in Virginia Commons, ready to move in! $229,900 (#568545) HOSTESS: Karen Hamilton

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VOTE GREEN CAMPAIGN - Cindy Green, of Greenwood recently announced her candidacy for Sussex County Register of Wills. The kick off to her “VOTE GREEN” campaign was located at the Old Sussex County Courthouse in downtown Georgetown. The announcement was well attended with over 100 local supporters, which included numerous elected officials, fellow candidates for office, and her family. Endorsement speeches were given by Senator Gary Simpson, Representative Dave Wilson, and County Councilman Sam Wilson. Green spoke of her love for Sussex County and her desire to keep it a nice place to live and raise a family. The election will be held on Nov. 2. From left are Harrison Doyle, Corey Green, Kelly Green, Cindy Green, Lawrence Green, Candice Green Wilkinson and Jeremy Wilkinson.

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105 WILLIAM ROSS LANE, SEAFORD This contemporary home in Governor’s Grant has it all! There is a cathedral ceiling & fireplace in the great room, 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, an open front porch, rear wood deck & 2-car att garage. A true “must see!” $249,900 (#574205) HOST: Brice Smart

9727 CEDAR LANE, NANTICOKE ACRES, SEAFORD – WATERFRONT! Beautiful riverfront home on apx. 1.6 wooded acres on the Nanticoke! Apx. 2,300 sq. ft. w/3 BRs, 3 BAs, FR, workshop, stg. shed, floating dock on the deep-water lot, & much more! $359,900 (#576677) This listing by Dee Cross is being hosted by the owners.

11398 ABBY’S WAY, BRIDGEVILLE Beautiful 2006 Skyline home. 3 BR & 2 BA on large leased lot near Bridgeville. Priced to SELL at $89,500 (#576975) Hostess: Bea Clymer DIRECTIONS: From Rt 13 take Rt 404 E & turn N on Oak Rd 594, go apx 1.5 mi & turn into Knotts Landing, follow signs

916 MIDWAY LANE, SEAFORD Stunning Colonial in Devonshire Woods. This spacious home offers 5 BRs & 3.5 BAs with a BR & BA on the 1st floor. Some features include dual brick fireplace, scr. porch, bonus room over garage, & much more! $399,900 (#577912) Hostess: Susie Mordes

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Personal development courses Stay active or develop a new hobby in personal development courses offered in June at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Learn simple defensive driving strategies and earn a 10 percent reduction on the liability portion of your automobile insurance for three years by completing the basic defensive driving course on Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will also receive a three-point credit applied to their Delaware driving record. Three years after completing the basic class, graduates can participate in Advanced Defensive Driving on Saturday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, to learn additional strategies for road safety and earn a 15 percent reduction on their insurance for another three-year period. Learn how to prepare for and survive divorce in Financial Issues of Divorce on Tuesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn how to create realistic expectations, understand marital property and exclusions and gain tips on how to negotiate efficiently and effectively. They also will learn how

to put the pieces together and develop a prudent plan to move forward after the divorce. Divorcing parents can satisfy Delaware’s legal requirements for parent education and learn what children experience when parents divorce by participating in the Divorcing Parent Education Program on Tuesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. Combine the use of the mind, body, and spirit into graceful and slow movements in Tai Chi, level 1 at 6 p.m. or level 2 at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, June 15 to July 20. Horseback riding is offered for beginners, ages 15 and up, at Singletree Stables in Seaford; participants will learn the basics of safety, stable management and equestrian skills on Tuesdays, June 15 to July 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. Release tension and stress through a series of meditation, breathing and stretching exercises in Yoga on Mondays, June 28 to Aug. 9, from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.

Memorial Day Correction

Mary Ann Young (left) performed several patriotic songs during the Laurel American Legion Post #19 Memorial Day Service on June 1. Young sang to a standing room only crowd and received a standing ovation after her performance. Above, Ann Foskey, president of the Laurel American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Jim Moore, a member of the Laurel American Legion, place a wreath on the monument in honor of the fallen heroes. Photos by Jim Allen

Area ponds to be treated for aquatic weeds Over a period of three weeks, weather permitting, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will be treating six downstate ponds for aquatic nuisance weeds that, left unchecked, can choke the waters and crowd out other, more beneficial plant species, and prevent fishing and boating access. The ponds to be treated are: Abbots Pond, Blairs Pond and Griffiths Lake, all near Milford; Tub Mill Pond near Houston, Millsboro Pond and Concord Pond in Seaford. The target aquatic species is Hydrilla, a non-native plant that likely entered the state through the aquarium trade. The Di-

vision will apply Sonar, an EPA-registered and approved aquatic herbicide containing fluridone. Sonar has been used in Delaware since the 1980s and has been proven safe and effective for controlling Hydrilla. Use of Sonar does not pose any threat to wildlife, including fish. “There are no restrictions on fishing or consumption of fish as a result of these planned treatments,” said Fisheries Administrator Craig Shirey. Signs will be posted in the boat ramp area of each pond on the day of treatment. The only special precaution for residents is a 30-day restriction from the day of treatment on the use of water from the ponds. “Residents who live beside the ponds and those directly downstream should not use pond water to irrigate their gardens, yards, or agricultural lands for 30 days following treatment to avoid possible damage to their plantings,” Shirey said. For more information on the treatment of the ponds, call the Fisheries Section of the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 302739-9914.

BRIDGE TO A NEW POSITION - The Laurel Public Library recently hosted a series of workshops entitled, Bridge to a New Position. Presented by R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) for students of all ages, the intensive three-week program offered strategies for job-hunting, resume writing and interview skill-building. The May 25 graduation photograph includes workshop graduates and trainers, and Volunteer Services coordinator, April B. Willey. To find out about future workshops, call the library at 875-3184.

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Things to look for when shopping for a new home in Sussex County

With the warmer springtime temperatures, federal tax incentives and an economy starting to show signs of life, Sussex County realtors have begun experiencing a renewed interest in home sales in recent weeks. One of the popular tax credit programs instituted by the federal government expired on April 30, but energetic buyers continue to fuel what realtors and economists hope will be a sustained recovery for real estate in southern Delaware. These home seekers include not only first and second time buyers, but also homeowners wanting to upgrade to larger homes. And, as has been the case in Sussex County for many years now, retirees continue to seek out southern Delaware as a retirement destination. “We’re still seeing a lot of activity in the market right now, even with the expiration of the $8,000 tax credits at the end of April,” says Judy Dean, 2010 president of the Sussex County Association of Realtors. With so many prospective homeowners searching for their piece of the American Dream, shoppers must realize what they’re looking for when walking through dozens of potential new homes. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has comprised a “HUD Home Scorecard” to reference when out scouring the local real estate market. These informational tips are good for any home search, in any situation, in any part of the country. A few questions you should be asking yourself, your realtor and the home seller include: 1. Is there enough room for both the present and the future? In other words, is there enough room in your home of choice to accommodate children, in-laws or anyone else that may one day be living with you? A home that seems excessively large to a newly married couple may not seem quite so roomy once you figure in all future additions. 2. Are there enough bedrooms and bathrooms? Again, think toward the future. If you plan on having children, who will one day turn into teenagers, it’s doubtful one bathroom is going to be sufficient. If you’re looking at a starter home, however, this may not be as important. 3. Is the house structurally sound? This is where a home inspection comes into play. It’s important to have your potential home checked out by a professional who does this sort of thing for a living. 4. Do the mechanical systems and appliances work? Turn things on and off; check appliances out to make sure everything is working properly. 5. Is the yard big enough? How much grilling do you want to do? How much room do you want to entertain? What about kids and pets that may want to play outside? 6. Do you like the floor plan? This is a pretty self-explanatory requirement and one that will likely have been discussed before homes are even looked at. But don’t take it lightly. If you have your mind set on cathedral ceilings, then nine foot high ones likely will not make you happy. 7. Will your furniture fit in the space? Is there enough storage space? An empty

home will often seem much larger before your belongings are brought in. Be sure to bring a tape measure with you to better answer questions of space. 8. Does anything need to be repaired or replaced? If they do, will the seller repair or replace these items for you? Or are you responsible for them? 9. Imagine the house in good weather and bad, and in each season. Imagine grilling in the backyard during the summer, but also imagine what that home will be like in the middle of the winter. Is there a long driveway that will take hours to shovel? Will heating rooms with those cathedral ceilings be beyond your budget? These are things that should be considered in depth before taking the plunge on a new home. Searching for a new home can be a daunting and humbling experience, even if you’ve been through the process many times before. Take your time and think carefully about the pros and cons of each house you see. As always, ask your realtor every question that comes to mind; there are no stupid questions when you’re talking about one of the largest purchases you will ever make. A little extra due diligence can ensure your final decision is a good one. The Sussex County Association of Realtors is a not for profit trade association with 1,200 members in Sussex County. Learn more at www.scaor.com.

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LOANER BIKES - Did you know that you can borrow bikes free of charge to peddle in Trap Pond State Park? Trap Pond Partners has donated 12 bikes and helmets in different sizes including bikes with baby seats. Loaners are available at the Camp Store every weekend April through October, and seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This is a family friendly activity where the only expense is the park entrance fee. Stop at the Camp Store to request one or more loaner bikes. For more information or directions, call the Camp Store at Trap Pond State Park at 875-5153.

Help with Inland Bays Cleanup The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section, along with the Enforcement Section volunteers, the Center for the Inland Bays and the Division of Parks and Recreation seek volunteers for the Sixth Annual Cleanup of the Inland Bays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 19.

Last year’s event drew 100 volunteers who collected a large quantity of debris, including soda bottles and cans, tires, derelict crab pots and a lot of plastic. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up in advance, as lunch and t-shirts will be provided. To volunteer contact Capt. Aaron Hurd at 302-855-1901.

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Delmarva Day In The Park

Local children go for a ride around the State Street Park during the Delmarva Day in the Park which took place last Saturday. Photo by Mike McClure Students from Mitchell’s Martial Arts give a demonstration during the 34th Annual Delmarva Day in the Park. Photo by Mike McClure

Members of the band are shown during last weekend’s performance at the Delmarva Day in the Park which took place in the State Street Park in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

Above: Delmarva Day in the Park co-chairs, Diane Johnson and Conrad Morgan, are shown during last Saturday’s festival. Morgan will take over next year as chairman of the event, which is sponsored by the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Mike McClure

The Delmarva Day in the Park was the place to be for children of all ages. The 34th annual event took place in Delmar last Saturday. Photos by Mike McClure

Email your community snapshots to mmcclure@mspublications.com Delmar area children take part in a potato sack race during last weekend’s Delmarva Day in the Park. The annual festival is sponsored by the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Mike McClure

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Many things change, but Doing the Towns Together life is still about challenge LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie TriviTS • 875-3672

Suddenly, or so it seems, we awaken and realize yet another year of our life has nearly passed by. And, just as suddenly we wonder where the time has gone. For high school seniors across this nation of ours, June means graduation, drastic changes in life, decisions as to just what route to take for a future that will, hopefully, be filled with joy and accomplishments. At Laurel High School there is not one valedictorian and one salutatorian this year, but a total of six valedictorians and one salutatorian. This is a massive change and our congratulations and best wishes are extended to each of the outstanding students and every other member of the Class of 2010, not only at Laurel High but in all other area schools. The public school system has changed drastically since many of us walked the “halls of ivy,” stopped by the area soda shop on the way home from school so that we could enjoy a Chocolate Zip, or a 400. Not only has the educational system changed as far as what subjects are offered or required for students of this generation, but the entire approach to the system has changed. The world has opened up in many ways such many of us were students. We are the students who saw our innocence shattered and our classmates enter the service of our nation while embattled in World War II. Some of us had classmates who enlisted in the armed forces during our senior year of high school, and were willing to give their lives in the defense of this nation of ours. Some of us are from the generation who could not even think about attending college due to financial strain. Scholarships were not as readily available in our day, nor were students loans the norm. The so-called “norm” changed from earning a high school diploma, finding a job we could enjoy and hopefully succeed in, marry at an early age, raise a family, save our money and purchase our own home, and lead a happy life. Unfortunately, many of the members of the Class of 2010 across this nation know absolutely nothing about World War II except that it was a battle their grandfathers fought in. Some of us have grandchildren who sit and listen with awe and wonder as we reminisce about sugar rationing, food stamps, gas rationing, living each day without an electric refrigerator, a gas or electric kitchen stove for food preparation, running water at the turn of a tap, each family member not owning their own automobile, and television being something we never heard of until we were married and living in a simple apartment. Today’s generation cannot imagine not having their own cell phone, a television set in nearly every room of the home, running water, electric power in our home at

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Moments With Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton the flick of a switch, a hospital that was more than ten minutes away from our home. This generation simply cannot fathom the thought that some of us lived at a time when there was not a telephone in nearly every room of the home, much less a television set. Other things our generation didn’t have were cell phones, computers, vacation trips on cruise ships or by flying across thousands of miles to exotic places or foreign lands, fast food restaurants, disposable diapers, automatic washer and dryers, clothes without starch and requiring standing over a hot ironing board and ironing to get the wrinkles from the fabric. The graduates of today focus on attending a college many miles away from their hometowns. Distance is not even a secondary thought. Nor is the expense of traveling from their home to their college or employment destination. After all, their parents have provided them with the little plastic card that takes care of all of the expense of whatever is involved. Medical science has changed drastically. Living conditions have improved for millions of people in this world. Life in general has changed in countless ways. One thing that remains and that will always be with not only the graduates of 2010 but with every other member of the family, is to accept the challenge of the future, the challenge that is there for each of us. After all, that is what life is about each day -- graduate or old timer: challenge. It is ours to face, to meet, to prove to ourselves that we can be a success and have a good life, if that is what we are willing to work for. It won’t always be easy. But, each of us, in our own way, can be successful if we so choose.

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It is said that “all good things are worth waiting for” and so it was on May 23 that Eleanor Paradee, who had waited 85 years for a limo ride, was awarded for all the waiting as her children and grandchildren celebrated her birthday in a large way: A limo decorated with balloons, a ride to the beach, and surrounded by family members, a delectable meal at Phillips in Ocean City. To top it all off there were flowers, gifts and photo time to commemorate the occasion. And then, a Smith Island cake for a sweet conclusion for a memorable day. The Laurel Red Hat “Chatter Hatters” were 12 in number, with M.L. Elliott hostessing, lunched at the Georgia House for their May get together. Returning from a ten day vacation in Texas, Margie Foskey of Delmar tells me that she had a marvelous time traveling with her granddaughter and husband, Linda and Joe Meilhammer. In Texas they visited Marge’s daughter, Kristy, her husband, Trey, and their two children, Aiden and Landon in Corpus Christie. They did a bit of exploring the Texas territory by visiting in San Antonio, Sea World and River Walk where they enjoyed all sorts of shows and the numerous attractions there. And now, Margie will be celebrating her birthday on June 23. Have a great day! Donna Cecil congratulates her son, Kyle West, on his graduating from Laurel High last week. Kyle plans to study business and will begin at Del Tech in the Fall. Also, Mom sends her love and best wishes to him for a happy birthday on June 10. There will be a June “wrap-up” meeting of the Laurel Alumni Banquet committee at Carolyn Calio’s home on June 17 at 7:30 p.m. If you are a member of this group please try to be present that evening. Margaret Coladonato has recently returned from a trip to Charleston, W. Va., and was accompanied by her sister, Tillie. They visited their sister, Hannah Miller, and their niece, Carol McAllister. She told me that southern hospitality was abounding down there and they had a visit to long remember. In the Delmar area, the folks at Melson’s want to give you advance notice of Melson’s Ice Cream Festival to be held on June 26

from 3 p.m. until… This includes an all enjoyable menu of oyster sandwiches, chicken salad, the usual grilled fare, drinks, peas ‘n’ dumplin’s and of course, cake to go with that nice, cold home made ice cream. It was quite a treat last week to see Tom Wright out and browsing among the new books at the library. And Tom, who is making out great these days, has told members of the Historical Society that he will again do the number calling at their annual Bingo game in August, as he has done every year except last when he was injured. Tom just loves rustling around those little numbered bouncers. A very happy birthday wish to Joanne Mitchell on June 16 and to Melvin Cordrey on June 20, from “you know who!”

Marion Horner has many birthday wishes from all of her friends here, on June 12. Have a great day, Marion. Don’t forget the Friends of the Library annual meeting (open to all) at 7 p.m. in the library on June 15. If you wish to attend the Historical Society dinner meeting at the Georgia House on June 19 you still have two days to get your reservation in to any member or call Norma Jean Fowler 875-2820, or Cindy Swift at 875-7665.

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of:Marshall Roberts Nesbitt and Betty LeCates Fitzgerald. We continue with prayers for our service men and women and friends who are ill: Al Bozman, Susan Levredge, Theososia Gordy, Charlene and Ed Dubinski, Jean Henry, Walt Dorman, Jean Foskey, Arveline Benton, Dot Murphy, June Benson Powell, Robert Truitt, Conner Niblett, Rita Brex, Debbie Carter, Sandy Jones Lee, Hazel Brumbley, Thomas B. Scott, Hattie Puckham, Calvin Hearn, Fred Sullivan, Rita Baker, Betty Chandler, Elaine Banks and Byrd Whaley. Happy June birthday wishes to: Madelon Ellis, Margaret Dickerson (13); Esther Hanna (14); Lynda Mueller (15); Calvin Hearn and Frances Vojacek (17).

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Laurel looks for ways to reduce energy consumption, cut costs By Tony E. Windsor Cost savings efforts targeting wise use of energy are being addressed in Laurel. Woody Vickers, the town’s Public Works chief, told members of Laurel Mayor and Council that support from the state will help discover ways to increase energy efficiency and cut costs to the town. Vickers said during a recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting that with help from the town’s Operations Manager,

Jamie Smith, grants have been acquired to pay for an energy audit and subsequent efficiency measures. Vickers said a state grant for $25,000 will pay for an energy audit to be conducted at the Laurel Town Hall and the Waste Water Treatment facility. Inspectors were expected to visit the two locations and make recommendations for saving energy consumption. A second state grant for $45,000 will then be available to help pay for energy

improvements based on the audit. These could include the use of solar panels and other electric savings initiatives that can be done by local contractors. “We are trying to take action to assure we are getting the best bang for our buck when it comes to energy consumption and associated costs,” Vickers said. “We felt we could take a hard look at town hall and the waste water treatment plant and find where we can find ways to decrease the energy consumption by the town.”

Also in Public Works announcements, Vickers said the boat ramp project at Laurel River Park is moving along and the ramp was completed as well as pier structure. The floating dock and fishing dock were delivered at the end of April and are being installed. He said most site work was completed in April and May. Site paving, including the area near the playground equipment, and work being done by Delmarva Power and Light to install lighting is underway.

New cemetery book published

The second in a series of books transcribing records from Laurel area cemeteries is now available for purchase from the Laurel Historical Society. This volume features the names and dates found in cemeteries located within the city limits of Laurel, along with historical notes of the times, people and happenings in the area. Included are Mt. Pisgah, New Zion, St. Matthew’s, Mt. Olive, Centenary, St. Philip’s, Laurel Hill, and a few family cemeteries that still remain. A limited number of the first volume, devoted entirely to Odd Fellows Cemetery, is also available. Both books are priced at $35 with shipping and handling available for an extra $5. Books will be available for sale at the Cook House on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. starting June 6, or orders can be made through the society website, www.laurelhistoricalsociety.com, or by calling, 875-7665.

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Legislation said to ‘more effectively’ punish drug crimes Delaware’s sentencing guidelines will be updated to more effectively deter and punish drug crimes under a bill drafted by the Attorney General’s Office and introduced in the House of Representatives recently. House Bill 443, sponsored by Rep. Melanie George (D-Bear) and Sen. Harris McDowell (DWilmington North), reflects a consensus after months of talks among a spectrum of stakeholders. The Attorney General’s Of-

fice brought all sides together including police agencies, criminal justice reform advocates, the Public Defender’s office, the Department of Correction, and others. The measure has been endorsed by the Delaware Police Chief’s Council and Delaware Sentencing Accountability Commission. Specifically, the legislation: • Emphasizes that the punitive aspects of drug laws are aimed at drug dealers

Civil War medicine topic of Historical Society dinner

The annual dinner meeting of the Laurel Historical Society membership will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, at the Laurel Georgia House and will feature a program on nursing and medical treatments during the Civil War era. Dr. William Campbell of Laurel, professor of nursing at Salisbury University, will talk about the types of treatment available during the war for the wounded and sick, with a special emphasis on Fort Delaware and the local Laurel people who are recorded as having been at the fort during this time period. Dr. Campbell will be dressed as a Civil War officer and will be bringing a large display of period medical artifacts. While this is a membership dinner for the society, interested members of the public may attend by making a pre-paid reservation before June 12. Reservations are $20 per person and may be mailed to the Laurel Historical Society, P.O. Box 102, Laurel, DE 19956. Telephone reservations will be accepted but will not be confirmed until payment has been received. For more information, call 8757665.

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These shoes are made for Universal Breakfast is proposed walking and not for style I was standing in the gift shop at the Science Center of Minneynn arks sota, having just seen the center’s featured exhibit on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Several offerings in the ...(they) made my shop’s small book section had Under Armours caught my eye and I was debating which of them would be the best look like something purchase. Several minutes into my study, I Granny Clampett was joined by two women who had would have worn. also just seen the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit and like me were interested comfortable? in a book or two. I shifted to the “Well then,” she continued when I anleft to give them more room, they went to the right to better see a particular book and swered both questions in the affirmative. “That’s all that matters.” we collided. One of them stepped on my On my way back to Delaware from St. foot. Paul, I found myself in Chicago’s Union “Oh, excuse me,” she said. “I’m so Station in late afternoon, just when people sorry. But,” she added, looking down, “I were getting off work and rushing for the didn’t know that your footsie would be trains that would take them home. way out there.” There I was, in my gray sweatpants — It is true that I was standing, as I often my only excuse is that they are comfortdo, with one leg extended to the side. But able for traveling — and my gargantuan it is also true that on that day, I was wearwalking shoes, in a sea of starched shirts, ing my brand new walking shoes. And sharply-creased pants and sleek business they, to put it bluntly, are large. suits. My husband ordered the shoes — UnThe women, many of whom were flat der Armour brand, in gray and sky blue — from a catalog for me because he knew out running toward train platforms, all had on narrow high-heeled shoes that made that I was going to St. Paul to visit our daughter and that I would be walking a lot. my Under Armours look like something Granny Clampett would have worn. My old walking shoes, once-upon-aI should have held a tin cup out in front time white, are really not fit to be seen of me. I could have made a few bucks. outside the home and in any case, I seem My shoes notwithstanding, I had a to have lost them. How exactly does one wonderful vacation in St. Paul. I was there lose a pair of shoes? for nearly two weeks, one week of which I don’t recall that the UPS deliveryman had to use any special heavy-lifting equip- my husband was able to join me, and I true to his prediction I walked several ment to get my new shoes from his truck miles every day. to our front door. But as soon as I opened In addition to the Science Center and the box in which the shoes were packed numerous restaurants and bars, I visited and pulled them out, I proclaimed them to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, be a size or two too many. the lovely Cathedral of St. Paul and the “I’m sure we’re going to have to send inspiring St. Paul Farmers Market, and these back,” I told my husband. “My feet also joined my daughter for lunch several can’t be that big.” times at a park overlooking the Mississippi Well, apparently my feet are that big. River. Because the shoes fit them to a T. Even Now, I and my shoes are back home after several hours, and miles, of walking, in Sussex County. I haven’t asked them uphill and down, my feet were happy and where they intend for us to go next. Conprepared, if asked, to continue the pace. sidering their girth and the size of their “Do the shoes fit?” my mother asked tongues, I’m sure they have an opinion on when I worried that people were soon gothe matter. ing to be calling me Sasquatch. “Are they

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A bill pending action in the State House of Representatives seeks to create a new universal breakfast program in the First State. House Bill 401 would establish the Delaware Universal Breakfast Fund. The fund would be administered jointly by the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Education “to ensure access to breakfast to every child regardless of income.” Patricia D. Beebe, President/CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware, said these funds would be used in conjunction with the potential reimbursement the school districts receive from USDA for free and reduced breakfasts. “Based on extensive research conducted by Nemours Foundation, the state would need $3 million to $4 million to institute a universal breakfast program,” she said. State Rep. Bill Oberle (R-Beecher’s Lot), one of the bill’s prime sponsors, says he knows where to find the financing, without the need to raise taxes or divert the money from other worthy programs. Currently, selected beverage containers sold in Delaware carry a five-cent deposit. Upon returning the empty containers, consumers can reclaim their deposit, but only a fraction of deposit containers are returned. Approximately $3 million in uncollected container deposit revenue is unclaimed annually and is kept by beverage distributors. “This money is ‘escheat’ or abandoned property,” Rep. Oberle said. “Instead of

letting it remain in the hands of beverage distributors, it should be reverting to the state, as is the case with other abandoned property.” Under the recently-passed universal recycling bill (SB 234, as amended), the beverage container deposit will be repealed on Dec. 1. However, Rep. Oberle said he believes that legislation will be struck down. The universal recycling legislation faces three potential legal challenges. The most significant of these issues is a state constitutional requirement that any state appropriation of funds to municipalities or corporations – something the law will do by issuing grants and low-interest loans via the Delaware Recycling Fund – be approved by a three-quarters vote of both chambers of the General Assembly. The bill fell five votes short of that super-majority in its passage through the House. The bill is also sponsored by State House Minority Leader Richard Cathcart (R-Middletown) and State House Minority Whip Dan Short (D-Seaford). “There is ample research that shows that eating breakfast has a positive impact on students’ academic performance,” Rep. Short said. “Additionally, a universal breakfast program would ensure that thousands of children would have regular access to what may be their best meal of the day.” House Bill 401 is currently pending action in the House Education Committee.

Two state legislators plan to introduce a bill to bar the creation of new specialty license plates in Delaware for the next three years. The legislation, sponsored by State House Minority Leader Dick Cathcart (RMiddletown) and State Rep. Dave Wilson (R-Cedar Creek Hundred), is in reaction to a letter from Division of Motor Vehicles Director Jennifer Cohan asking that the General Assembly “consider limiting/capping the number of specialty plate legislative initiatives.” In the letter sent to all state legislators, Cohan acknowledged many worthwhile organizations seek their own specialty license plates to both promote their causes and raise revenue. However, she noted that adding to the more than 100 specialty

plates currently managed by the DMV is placing an increasing burden on her agency. Rep. Cathcart said the bill would impose a three-year moratorium on the creation of new license plates, starting Jan. 1. There are specialty tags for a wide range of community groups, alumni organizations and former service personnel. The proposed bill would not impact pending legislation, which will need to be acted on by the end of the legislative session on June 30. Those measures include bills to create specialty tags for veterans for Operation Enduring Freedom (HB 383); Safe Haven No Kill Animal Sanctuary (HB 397); and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (SB 251).

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Additional host families needed for exchange students from Spain Ask these kids what they want to do over the summer and you will hear “trying new foods,” “spending time with my new family,” and “learning to speak better English.” Once again, area host families are opening their doors to exchange students from Spain for three weeks this summer. This is the third year the Ash family has hosted. “As I was growing up, this is something my own family did for several summers, with kids from all sorts of nationalities, it was a blast then and even more so now that I have kids of my own,” said Amy Ash. Ash is also coordinating the effort to find more families to open their homes. “We have seven more kids to place, three boys and four girls, and it is starting to get concerning with them coming at the end of this month. We have been very fortunate in our experiences, but you need to understand these kids and their families are screened twice before being accepted into the program, and they come with their own group chaperone who coordinates the group

while they are here.” A total of 14 youths are coming, all from Madrid, between the ages of 14 to 18. All speak English, and come here to refine their language skills and to learn more of the American culture, besides what they see on television. “So far we have a diverse range of families that are hosting, some traditional, some working, some older adults, single parents, there is no right combination,”

said Ash. According to Global Friendship, the group that coordinates travel for the students, the main criteria to host is a willingness to open your homes to these kids, provide a bed for them to sleep (they can share rooms), and meals. There are scheduled trips which take place about twice a week - New York City, Assateague and Hershey Park to

name a few - and host families can choose to attend with the bus charges taken care of by the program. “These kids come with their own spending money and their trips are paid for. It’s a pretty low key experience, but I do find that I spend a lot more time valuing my community and region in which I live - you have a tendency to look through a fresh pair of eyes when you share your

culture with someone else. The goal of this program is to allow these kids to become a part of your family and your community – and share all those things that you value. The experience is twofold, what I and my family have gained from opening our home is a true gift,” said Ash. Spain students will be here from June 29 through July 24. To learn more about hosting, call Amy Ash at 462-7250.

Heritage Shores Club welcomes manager Heritage Shores Club announc-

es the hiring of Jason Feller as the new general manager to oversee the operations of the golf, dining and resident relations. Feller’s previous experience in club management at facilities such as the Wilmington Country Club in Delaware and Columbia Country Club in Maryland, coupled with extensive knowledge of food and beverage operations, made him a clear choice for this position. In addition to management, Feller brings strong leadership and the ability to motivate and lead the staff to drive revenue at this semi-private Arthur Hills championship golf course, dining and event venue. Feller is active in the Club Managers Association of America and holds a bachelor of science degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management from University of Delaware where he graduated with honors.

Rogers completes training

The Delaware Department of Correction held a May 28 graduation for 25 cadets who recently completed Correctional Employee Initial Training. The graduating class included 18 correctional officers, two correctional officer food service specialists, one correctional officer maintenance specialist, three correctional counselors, and one Department of Education teacher. Area graduates included Todd Rogers of Greenwood who was assigned to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center as a correctional officer.

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Community Bulletin Board Eat at IHOP to help the library

Enjoy a meal any time at the IHOP restaurant in Seaford and support the Greenwood Library. Simply fill out a comment card after eating and give it to the cashier as you pay. You will be given a special receipt which you then take to the Greenwood Library on your next visit.

Bless the Bradford’s music benefit

A Gospel Music Benefit is being held on Saturday, June 19, at Laurel Wesleyan Church, 30186 Seaford Rd (Alt. 13), just north of Laurel, Del. Admission is free. A love offering for the Bradford Family will be taken. This is the Laurel family who lost their home in an explosion last month. The event is being sponsored by Joe Dawson Music Ministry and Laurel Wesleyan Church. Featured singers will include The Lights of Home, Vill Primrose, Amy Holloway Stark, Rev. Ken Deusa, Pastor Ben Sorrells and Joe Dawson. For more information, call the church office 875-5380 or visit www.helpthebradfordfamily.com or www.laurelwesleyan.org.

Troop 5 Basket Bingo

The Troop 5 Explorers are holding a Longaberger Basket Bingo fundraiser on Thursday, June 10, at the Blades Fire Hall, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at the front desk at Troop 5 (State Police Barracks in Bridgeville). Admission at the door the night of the event will be $25. For more information, contact Senior Corporal Debbie Jester at Troop 5 at 3371090, ext. 315.

Nanticoke Riverfest is July 8-10

The 16th annual Nanticoke Riverfest, designed to showcase the Nanticoke River and downtown Seaford, will take place Thursday and Friday, July 8-9, starting at 5 p.m. and all day Saturday, July 10, in the area in and around downtown Seaford. This year’s theme “Sweet 16,” celebrates the longevity of the festival and adds a 1950’s flare. The festival will kick off on Thursday, July 8 with the carnival, opening ceremonies and music in and around Gateway Park.

Friday night will feature the popular Little and Junior Miss Riverfest Pageant and entertainment by the Funsters. On Saturday, the Nanticoke Riverfest will feature the annual float-in, canoe and kayak races and duck dash and shopping, entertainment and giveaways for the casual visitor. Riverfest is partnering with the Seaford Historical Society and Southern Delaware Tourism to showcase the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, America’s first national water trail. For more information about Riverfest, visit www.nanticokeriverfest.com or call 629-9173.

Seaford Library

• Sign-up for the Teen Summer Reading Program, “Make Waves @ Your Library.” Read for prizes and attend programs! For more information, call 6292524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • The Teen Summer Reading Program, “Make Waves @ Your Library” will host a NBA2K10 Gaming Tournament on Saturday, June 17, at 4 p.m. Early registration is suggested as slots are limited. For more information, call the library at 6292524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • The “Science and Religion” book discussion will meet at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, June 21, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Rose Harrison at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • Lapsit will resume on Monday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. This will be a Monday only program. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • Dive in and explore the world of water with this year’s Children’s Summer Reading Program “Make a Splash @ Your Library.” Registration begins on Wednesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a “Make and Take” craft. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • The Teen Summer Reading Program, “Make Waves @ Your Library” will hold “Movie Night” on Saturday, June 24, at 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford. lib.de.us. • The Children’s Summer Reading Program “Make a Splash @ Your Library” is having “Movie Monday” on June 28, at 1 p.m. This movie is rated G. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • On June 29, see Magic Pots and Recycled Bottles” with Kathleen Jacobs as part of the children’s summer reading program. Watch as Kathleen uses pots and bottles to tell three zany tales about the importance of recycling and much more. This program is presented by the Delaware Division of Arts. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www. seaford.lib.de.us. • The Children’s Summer Reading Program will hold “Wonders of Water Science Day” featuring your children’s librarian on June 30, at 1:30 p.m. Ever wonder why some objects sink and oth-

ers float, or what the shape of a raindrop looks like? Well come and do some experimenting at your library to find the answers. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

Garden Day at Ross Mansion

The Spade and Trowel Garden Club will sponsor Garden Day at Ross Mansion in Seaford from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, in celebration of National Garden Week and the Mansion’s 150th anniversary. Garden club members and others will offer for sale all things garden related, including plants, fresh produce, garden ornaments and implements. Master Gardeners and horticultural expert Zeeger deWilde will give talks and answer questions. Lunch will be available from Boy Scout Troop 90. Vendor space is still available. Call 628-1385.

Watershed Alliance Open House

The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance will host an open house on Friday, June 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the Seaford Library. This informal “meet and greet” will give us an opportunity to share what the Alliance is up to, how you can help and listen to your ideas for keeping the Nanticoke one of the healthiest rivers flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, contact Matt Heim at 443-944-1175.

SHS 20 year reunion

Seaford High School Class of 1990 will hold their 20 year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 10 p.m., in the Ball Room at Heritage Shores Club House in Bridgeville. If your check is received before June 29, the cost is $35 per person. Checks must be mailed to: Sandy Whitten Stinson, 31521 Miller Road, Cordova, MD 21625. Checks should be made payable to: SHS Class of 1990. After June 29, the cost is $45 per person. This fee is non-refundable. For more information, visit the Facebook page, “Seaford Senior High Class of 1990.”

Safe Boating Course

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Seaford Flotilla is offering a Paddlesports Course for canoers and kayakers on Monday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club, 30 S. Market Street, Blades. You must register by June 14 by calling Cindi at 302-398-0309 or Betty at 302-222-3830. The cost is $10 for materials.

Western Sussex Farmers’ Market

Western Sussex Farmers’ Market will be open Saturday mornings (8:30 a.m. noon), from July 3 through Aug. 28.

The Market will be located on the Boys and Girls Club property at 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford. In addition to fresh local produce, there will be educational, fun activities each week. Find the market on Facebook. For more information, call 629-2686 or email wessusfarmmkt@verizon.net.

BBQ Chicken Dinner

Bethel Church is holding a BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, June 19 from 4-6 p.m. It will be held in the church’s community building, on the north end of Oak Grove Rd, west of Seaford. Dinner includes a half chicken, homemade coleslaw, macaroni salad, applesauce, roll, beverage and dessert. The dinner is available by tickets only (deadline is June 13). Donations: $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Carryouts are available. For tickets or information, call 410754-8681 or 302-337-8836.

Camp Invention is July 12-16

The Camp Invention program offers elementary kids in the Seaford area one week of science enrichment combined with imaginative fun. Hosted by Blades Elementary School during the week of July 12-16, it features five classes each day that focus on science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), woven into purposeful hands-on activities that harness the participants’ innate creativity to solve real-world challenges. To learn more about the program, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800-9684332.

Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival

The annual Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival will be held on Aug. 13-14, at Nutter Park, Collins Ave., Seaford. There will be two extraordinary days of cultural entertainment, Afrocentric displays, ethnic food vendors, a parade, AFRAM pageant, health clinic, job fair and children’s events. For more information, visit www.EasternShoreAFRAM.org or call 628-1908.

Watershed Alliance open house

The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance will host an open house at the Seaford Library on Friday, June 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Alliance is a non-advocacy environmental group which focuses on education and consensus building in regards to stewardship of the Nanticoke River and its surrounding watershed. The open house will serve as an opportunity for residents of Seaford and the surrounding area to see what the Alliance is doing to help preserve the natural, cultural and recreational resources of the Nanticoke River and learn about how to get involved in shaping the future of our region. For more information, visit www.NanticokeRiver.org.

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Laurel Library summer programs

Wednesday, June 16 - Summer Reading Program signups begin and will continue throughout the summer for Pre K– 6th grade. 8th Annual Summer Reading Program Festival at 2 p.m. Pirate games, activities and crafts. Friday, June 18 - Teen Summer Reading Program begins. NightLife@the Library, an after-hours, teens-only program with games, movies and pizza, 7-9 p.m. Monday, June 21 - First meeting of the Kids Acting Club for grades 2-6; 6:30 p.m. Be part of a real play! Teen Book Club with refreshments, 8-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 - 10:30 a.m. - Preschool StoryTime Wednesday, June 23 - 2 p.m. - Rebecca Jones presents Pirate Tales! Thursday, June 24 - 2 p.m. - Kids Create Club, grades K-6 Monday, June 28 - Kids Acting Club, grades 2-6, 6:30 p.m., Teen Book Club, with refreshments, 8-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 29 - Preschool StoryTime, 10:30 a.m., Kathleen Jacobs, Puppeteer!, 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1 - 2 p.m., Kids Create Club, grades K-6

AARP Driving Course

An AARP Driving Course will be held at the Laurel Senior Center on Monday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for nonmembers. To register, call 875-2536.

Fish’n for Sight Tournament

The 3rd annual Fish’n for Sight Tournament will be held on June 13, 1 to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The day is pure family fun and exposing all ages to the goal of the Lions to help the visually impaired. One completed pledge sheet enters two people to fish, one of the two must be an adult. This is a great time to get together with the kids and have some fun. Information and pledge sheets are available at Laurel Petroleum, A&K Enterprises by the bridge or from any Laurel Lion.

Ginny Van Tine, soprano; Rita Meadows, violinist; Elizabeth Whaley, flutist; Hannah Goebel, pianist, and Richard Freeman, tenor. The accompanists are Rebecca McDaniel and Mary Ann Torkelson. A free will donation will be taken for the preservation of the church, built in 1771. Refreshments will be served on the chuch lawn afterwards. For further information call 536-1384.

Genealogy class at Bridgeville Library Starting on June 16 and monthly every third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., there will be a genealogy discussion group meeting for those who need help with their research. Contact the library at 337-7401 for more information.

Library seeks board member

The Bridgeville Library Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the board for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2010. The board will review applications received and forward a recommendation to the resident judge of the Superior Court of Sussex County for appointment. Board members must be adult residents of the Woodbridge School District. A background check may be required. Library Board members oversee the library as representatives of the community. They determine policies governing the operations and services of the library. They develop and oversee the operating budget. They actively support library related legislation. The Board has public meetings at the library at least four times per year, and usually meets monthly. Applications are available at the Bridgeville Public Library, 600 South Cannon Street, Bridgeville. For more information, call Karen Johnson at 337-7401, ext. 107. Deadline for receipt of application is June 14, 2010.

Youth Fishing Tournament

Laurel American Legion Post #19 will hold a youth fishing tournament on Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants must register at A&K Tackle. The fishing areas are Records Pond and Broadcreek to the railroad bridge. Prizes will be awarded in the following age groups: 4 to 7, 8 to 11, and 12 to 15. Any child under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. There will be no entry fee, and participants must release their fish after they are caught. No tackle will be provided.

Concert at Old Christ Church

There will be a concert at Old Christ Church on Chipman Pond Rd. in Laurel on Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m. The performers are the Southern Delaware Choral Society Ensemble Singers;

Mernie’s Market SOFT SHELL CRABS & SHRIMP LOCAL PEAS BANANAS Beautiful flowers & floral Hanging Baskets

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Benefit Poker Run

Jeff’s Tap Room’s benefit poker run to benefit the needy kids lunch & uniform program will be held on Saturday, June 26, at Jeff’s. Cost is $20 per rider. For more information, call 337-8602.

Summer events at the library

The Bridgeville Library announces its summer schedule of events. Join Ms. Kathy for Lap Sit on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 3 months to 2 years. This is an interactive story time for very young children to introduce regular library visits. Family Nights are held each month on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Games, fun, entertainment and light refreshments are anticipated. Movie Mania continues through the summer with Bring Your Own Lunch Movie Classics on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy a classic film from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with intermission. Teen Movie Night for ages 13-17 is the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Educational/Documentary movie event is on the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m.; this is for ages 8-15. Summer Saturday Matinees will run from June 19-Aug. 14, from 2-4 p.m. A complete movie list is available at the library. Make a Splash-READ Summer Reading Program sign-ups begin Friday June 11. Most programs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a

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summer full of reading, crafts, fun and entertainment. A complete schedule is available at the library. The Teen Reading Program is on the first and third Friday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us on June 18 for a Shipwrecked Pirates Survival Competition. Sign-ups required. A complete schedule is available at the library. An Introduction to Computers class will be held on Saturday, June 19, from 11 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, June 23, from 6 to 7 p.m. Class size is limited and sign-ups are required. The Genealogy Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Our next meeting is scheduled for June 16. Join us for a funtastic summer. All programs are free and open to the public. The new library is located at 600 S. Cannon St. in Bridgeville. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For sign ups and more information, call the library at 337-7401.

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PAGE 22 on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of fellowship and a delicious dinner entrée, dessert and beverage. Card games are from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost for members is $5 and non-members is $6. For menus and more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Learning Journeys

Have you ever checked out a book at the library and realized when you got it home that you read it already? Have you struggled to remember a favorite quotation and just can’t get it quite right? Would you like to organize your research into new areas that intrigue you? On Tuesday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the Greenwood Public Library, representatives from the Delaware Division of Libraries will present a program that will help you solve these problems and more. The Delaware Library Learning Journeys program is a reading and learning adventure designed to support you on your own personal reading and learning path. Attendees will receive a free copy of Between the Lines, the Delaware Library Learning Journal. Discover how the journal will help you to keep track of what you’ve read, remember meaningful quotes, plan your future reading, customize your exploration of interesting topics, and more. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to all teens and adults. To register, call 349-5309 or stop by the front desk at the Greenwood Library. For more information, contact Robin Miller at 349-5309.

Library offers MonoMouse

The Greenwood Public Library is now offering the Bierley MonoMouse – an easy to use, hand held electronic magnifier – as part of a loan program designed to help visually impaired members of the community. The Bierley MonoMouse Hand Held Electronic Magnifier is available to be borrowed from the library in the same manner as borrowing a book. It connects to any television via the attached standard RCA plug and then the large blue button is simply pressed to start reading. For more information about the MonoMouse Magnifier at the Greenwood Library, call 302-349-5309 or ask any librarian the next time you visit the library.

Homestyle breakfast

Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center for a homestyle breakfast in honor of Father’s Day on Saturday, June 12, from 8 to 11 a.m. Cost is $4 per person and the menu includes scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, biscuits, juice and coffee. For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

MORNING STAR • JUNE 10 - 16, 2010 by Suicide Bridge Restaurant. The cruise is aboard the Dorothy Megan. Tips are appreciated. Bus transportation from all CHEER Centers is available by reservation. The bus departs the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 3 p.m. and returns to the center at approximately 10 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Greenwood CHEER Center and all other CHEER Centers. Tickets must be purchased by June 24. For more information, contact Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Living Waters Theater trip Delmar Library

The Delmar Library invites the public to an Open House during regular hours on Saturday, June 12, to welcome the new Director, Cathay Crosby. Registration for the 2010 Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash at your Library,” begins June 17. The first event is a showing of “Star Trek, The Ambergris Planet: An Ocean Planet Visited” at 6:30 p.m.

Relay for Life BBQ

Relay for Life Chicken BBQ will be held on Saturday, June 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar. Cost is $8 and includes chicken, roll, slaw, baked beans and homemade dessert.

Benefit yard sale planned

A yard sale will be held at Delmar Middle and Senior High School (DSMHS) on Saturday, June 19, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to benefit the DSMHS Mentoring Program. Rain or shine - the yard sale will be held under the school awning. Spaces are available for rent for $10 for 10 feet or $15 for 20 feet. Tables are not provided. Vendors are welcome. Donations of yard sale items will also be accepted. For more information, contact Allison at 410-896-2223 or abergeron@delmar. k12.de.us or Faith at fkrebs@delmar.k12. de.us.

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is offering a motor coach trip to see “Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Living Waters Theater in Lancaster, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug. 10th. Cost is $80 per person for member or $90 non-member and includes transportation, show ticket and smorgasboard dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant. Deadline for payment of the trip is July 6. The bus departs Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Laurel Senior Center Trips

The Laurel Senior Center is offering the following trips: Ocean City, June 14. Tennessee Sampler, Oct 4-9, cost $739 per person, includes 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 luncheon, cruise, 3 shows, Graceland & Dollyland. For more information, call 875-2536.

Fort Delaware

The Seaford Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to Fort Delaware on Wednesday, July 14. The cost is $50 per person which includes motor coach transportation, admission to the fort and a picnic lunch. It also includes a private tour as well as a civil war prison re-enactment. The bus will leave the Sears parking lot (Seaford Village Shopping Center) at 7:30 a.m. and will return by 4:30 p.m. Reservations are limited. Call Marie at 628-9828 by Wednesday, June 23.

Trip to Louisville

Choptank Riverboat Dinner Cruise Seaford AARP trips The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is hosting a Choptank Riverboat Dinner Cruise on Thursday, July 8. Cost is $50 per person and includes a prime rib with crab cake dinner provided

The museum will display hundreds of artifacts in 20 galleries on two decks. Enjoy a catered lunch & a show from a Blast From The Past at Smiths Restaurant. Admission to Dollywood for a day before your stop at the Smith Family Dinner Theatre with live entertainment. Then off to the Magic Beyond Belief show. Enjoy a box lunch while having a guided tour of the Smoky Mts., looking for black bear and that evening have dinner at the Black Bear Jamboree. Have dinner before enjoying a night of dancing and humor at the Country Tonite theatre. Hotel, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 2 lunches. Restaurants and bus driver tip included. Cost: $595.00 per person, doubles. Single - $725.00. For more information, contact Rose at 302-629-7180.

Oct. 25-29- Smoky Mts. Tenn.-Visit the Titanic Pigeon Forge Museum and board an actual life boat, touch an iceberg and experience the chill of the 28 degree water.

AARP #915 presents a trip to Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 24-29. Trip is six days and five nights and includes five breakfasts and five full dinners. Sights include the Derby Dinner Playhouse, Belle of Louisville Riverboat, Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Musesum, “My Old Kentucky Home” Place, Heaven’s Hill Distillery, Louisville Slugger Museum and much, much more. Cost is $775 per person/double occupancy.

Single occupancy is slightly higher. For information or reservations, call 410-754-8189 or 410-754-8588.

Travel with Delaware Tech

Enjoy a matinee performance of the hilarious chaos that occurs when a young, married man spends too much time with his boss’s wife in “How the Other Half Loves!” at the Rainbow Dinner Theatre in Paradise, Penn. on Wednesday, June 23. Adults ages 50 and up can become Adult Plus+ members for $18 per year. Benefits of membership include unlimited use of the Stephen J. Betze Library located on campus; exclusive advanced registration and special discounts on trips, courses and events; and a free drink with purchase of a meal in the dining hall on campus. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 8565618.

USCG Auxiliary

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary meets the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.

Seaford Widowed Persons

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, June 15 at 12:15 p.m. at the Georgia House in Laurel. The planned guest speaker will be Ron Quillen. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. Please come join us – we all enjoy the trips, lunches, dinners, etc. that we do.

Weekly ‘Feline Rescue’ session

Homeless Cat Helpers will hold a question and answer session on “Feline Rescue Resources” at the Seaford Library on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. The session will offer information about sliding scale cost spay/neuter clinics and no-kill kitten adoptions.

Sussex County Marines

Marine Corps League Detachment #780, Devil Dog Detachment, meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #6, “the log cabin,” in Seaford. All former and retired Marines, from all generations, are welcome.

USPS monthly meeting

United States Power Squadron (USPS) meets at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. If you are interested in boating education and safety, and enjoy boating, sailing or canoeing, join us and participate in our classes and outings.

MORNING STAR • JUNE 10 - 16, 2010 For more information, contact C.M. Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.

to compete at the sports complex that weekend. Proceeds from registrations benefit the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to reserve a space, call 856-1544 or visit www. georgetowncoc.com.

IHOP partners with Miss Delaware Country breakfast buffet

A country breakfast buffet will be held every fourth Sunday each month - September through June, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Galestown Community House. Adults, $7, ages 6 to 12, $4, under age 6, no charge. The buffet includes eggs, scrapple, sausage, pancakes, potato casserole, hominy, biscuits, toast, fruit cup and sticky buns. The community house is located on School House Road at the intersection of Galestown and Reliance Roads in Galestown, Md. The last one for this year is June 27.

Delaware Grange schedule

Sunday, June 13 - Sussex County Pomona Grange picnic, 2 p.m., Soroptimist Park, Seaford. Saturday, June 26 - Bus trip to Washington, D.C., to help celebrate 50 years of the National Grange Building being in existence. For more information, contact Rosalie Walls at 302-542-3875.

Reunion

Colonel Richardson High School, Class of 1985, is planning a 25th high school reunion for this fall. The committee is updating classmate addresses. For more information, contact Debbie (Feyl) Brohawn at 410-754-8910 or crhs1985@ gmail.com.

Teen Idol seeks contestants

A Teen Idol contest at Kids Fest on Saturday, June 12, will challenge young singers to showcase their talent on stage. The vocal competition is open to youth between the ages of 13 to 19. The contest is 10 a.m. to noon on the main Kids Fest stage at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Entries are being accepted now. For more information, call 302-3985194 or 302-242-0375 or visit www.kidsfestde.org.

Georgetown Community Yard Sale

Join the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce for its 2nd Annual Georgetown Community Yard Sale at Sports at the Beach on Saturday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For $20 (Chamber members) and $25 (non-members) you will receive a 10 x 10 space on the open grounds of Sports at the Beach in Georgetown. The location offers high visibility to a high volume of beach traffic, while it provides a built in customer base because of the nearly 80 baseball teams scheduled

The public is invited to join Miss Delaware 2009, Heather Lehman, the 16 Miss Delaware 2010 contestants, and the Miss Delaware Organization for breakfast at the IHOP Restaurant in Dover. The event will be held on Friday, June 11, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., and is a joint effort to increase awareness and provide donations for The Shepherd Place, Dover. Attendees are asked to bring monetary donations, non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items, linens, paper products, dish wear, cook wear, or any other items that may be needed by The Shepherd Place.

Eastern Shore Stamp Club Show

The Eastern Shore Stamp Club will hold its 49th annual stamp show on Sunday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, Md. The show will feature stamp frame displays and exhibits, a dealer bourse and free stamps for kids. Many of the stamp dealers participating in the show will also have coins and postcards for sale. Admission is free. For more information, call club member Bert Raymond at 410-208-2929 or email the club at esstampclub@yahoo.com.

Miss Delaware 2010 pageant tickets

The 69th Annual Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant, starring Heather Lehman, Miss Delaware 2009, will be held in the Rollins Center at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, June 10-12. Preliminary competitions will be held on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Both nights will also feature the “Delaware’s Hottest Talent Competition” beginning at 7 p.m. Final Competition with the announcement of the Top Ten and crowning of Miss Delaware 2010 will be held Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling Dover Downs Hotel & Casino VIP Services at 800-711-5882 for reserved tables and riser seats. For corporate tables only (tables of 10), call Mark Zirilli at 857-3208. For more information, visit www.missde.org.

Submit Bulletin Board items by noon Thursday, at least one week before. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email to editor@mspublications.com.

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Beware of rare coyotes in state Just 10 years ago, the First State had very few – if any – resident coyotes. Even now, coyotes remain rare, so rare that even Delawareans who spend a lot of time outdoors probably will not encounter one. However, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has documented that these animals can now be found in each of Delaware’s three counties. Because of this, residents are no longer being asked to report sightings to the Division. Coyotes resemble medium-sized dogs, with erect pointed ears, a long, slender muzzle and a bushy tail held low to the ground. Typically, they are brownish or reddish gray with a lighter-colored belly and rusty ears and legs, weighing between 20 and 50 pounds. Highly adaptable to change and able to thrive in suburban as well as rural areas, these opportunistic predator-scavengers will eat practically anything, from garbage to small mammals, berries and even deer. As with all wild animals, residents are urged to use caution if they do spot a coyote in their area. “If you want a closer look, use binoculars and observe from a distance. Never put food out to lure them closer,” said Joe

Rogerson, deer and furbearer biologist. “The chances of being attacked by a domestic dog are approximately one million times greater than being attacked by a coyote. In a given year, there are usually fewer than five coyote attacks on humans across the entire United States, and no one has ever reported a coyote attack on a person in Delaware.” To make your property less appealing to coyotes, take the following steps: • Do not leave food outside, and eliminate standing sources of water. • Elevate bird feeders so that coyotes can’t reach them. Coyotes are attracted by bread, table scraps and even seed. They may also be attracted by the birds and rodents that come to feeders. • Put all food waste in secure garbage containers. • Keep pets safely confined and provide secure nighttime housing for them. • Discourage coyotes from “cohabitating” with humans. If you see them around your home, chase them away by shouting, making loud noises or throwing rocks. For more information, contact Joe Rogerson at 302-735-3600, or visit http:// www.fw.delaware.gov/Hunting/Pages/ Coyotes.aspx.

Consignment Auction

To Benefit the First State Antique Tractor Club’s Ag Scholarship Program for High School Seniors. Auction to be held on

Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 12 noon at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, Rt. 13 Harrington, DE

• Farmall Cub with Belly Mower, Repainted • Farmall Cub with Belly Mower, Original • 66 Oliver - Runs • 8n Ford - Restored, New Tires • Trailer - Dual Axle, Steel Deck, Ramps • Trailer - Dual Axle, Brakes, Spare Tire, Tail Gate • Pick Up - Dog Box with 3 Compartments Terms: Cash or approved check day of sale Contact Bill at 302-349-4015 to list your items. Early listings will be advertised! www.firststateantiquetractorclub.com Club is not responsible for accidents.

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Church Bulletins Cash Family

The Cash Family will be at the Laurel Baptist Church on Sunday evening, June 13, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 33056 BiState Blvd. (west side of Rt. 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town). A love offering will be taken. Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.

Free soup and sandwiches

New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel offers free soup and sandwiches every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Timothy Duffield Sr. at 8750727.

ter will speak about their “Gatekeeper Program” at Epworth United Methodist Church. This “Lunch and Learn” seminar is free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch (beverages will be provided). The Gatekeeper Program is a non-traditional, community-based referral source which identifies older adults who may be at risk for depression, substance abuse and other mental health issues. To pre-register, contact Stephanie at 227-7743, ext. 107. Epworth United Methodist Church is located on Holland Glade Road, north of Rehoboth Beach. For more information, visit www. epworth-rehoboth.org.

Old Christ Church’s schedule

In a day where your investments in the stock market can be unpredictable, it is nice to know there is a place where you can give and expect to see growth. At House of Hope Delaware, a faith-based, Christ-centered ministry, we work to change the lives of teens and their families across Delaware and the Eastern Shore. The landscape of our nation is scattered with broken lives shattered by the destructive effects of child abuse, sexual abuse, drug addiction, anger, self-mutilation and more. At HOH-DE, we minister to them and their families every week. To learn more, visit www.houseofhopedelaware.org or call 715-5270.

Old Christ Church, an historic church in Laurel, will meet the first Sunday of each month for the summer at 10 a.m. Services will be held on July 4, Aug. 1 and Sept. 5. Services are open to anyone of any denomination and will include refreshments and tours of the church after each service. The traditional “Blessing of Animals” will be held on Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. A collection will be taken for local animal shelters. November features a Thanksgiving Day Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. followed by Advent Lessons and Carols with guest concert artists in December. For more information, call 875-3644 or email RevBackus@gmail.com and OldChristChurchLeague@gmail.com.

La Red Health Center seminar

Epworth Vacation Bible School

HOH-DE needs your help

On Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m., Sue Bardsley of La Red Health Cen-

Epworth United Methodist Church will become “Hero Headquarters” as it

hosts Vacation Bible School for ages 3 through 6th graders. Sessions are June 21-25, Monday through Friday, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. with a light snack served. Registration forms are available at the church and online at www.epworth-rehoboth.org. Registration deadline is Sunday, June 20. A fee of $5 per family is requested to cover materials. Epworth is located on Holland Glade Road, just north of Rehoboth Beach. For more information, call the church office at 227-7743 or visit www. epworth-rehoboth.org.

Vacation Bible School

Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar & Market Sts., Laurel, will be holding Vacation Bible School, entitled Hero Headquarters, from June 28 to July 2, 9 11:30 a.m. Children from the ages of 4 to 6th grade are welcome to attend. Each day children will learn through the Bible story, music, songs, crafts, games and snacks. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Register by picking up a form at the church office. For further information, contact Susan Vanderslice at 877-0579.

Pastor Friedel speaks in Laurel

Pastor Dewey Friedel will be speaking at Christ Evangelistic Church on Sunday, June 13, at 7 p.m. The church is on Camp Road, between Rt. 13 and Alt. 13, in Laurel. Raised in Seaford, Dewey’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. George D. Friedel Sr. Dewey is pastor of Shore Christian Center in Brick, N.J. He’s on TBN twice a week.

Come out and hear the Gospel.

Christ Lutheran hosts gospel music Christ Lutheran is hosting a Community Gospel Concert on June 19 at 6 p.m. Amanda Jones and The Kings Ambassadors will be singing. The church is located on Shipley Street in Seaford. For more information, call the church office at 629-9755.

Jerry Jones at Christ UMC

Christ UMC at 201 S. Main St. in Federalsburg, Md., announces that the Country Gospel Music Association’s Male Vocalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and International Songwriter of the Year, Jerry Jones, will be appearing and sharing his ministry during morning worship on Sunday, June 13, at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

‘High Seas Expedition’ VBS

Union United Methodist Church, 2 N. Laws St., Bridgeville, will hold its 2010 Vacation Bible School, “High Seas Expedition,” from Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25. VBS will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with a free dinner provided for students beginning at 5 p.m. High Seas Expedition is open to children three years through completion of fifth grade. VBS is open to children of the church and the community. Pre-registration is through June 20. Prior registration greatly assists in the planning and preparation of this adventure. Registration forms are available at the entrances to the sanctuary or in the church

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 . Central 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

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

Centenary UMC

www.laurelcentenaryumc.org

875-3983

200 W. Market Street, Laurel, Del. Contemporary Worship, 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, for ALL Ages, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study 1 p.m.; & Youth Ministry 6:45 p.m.

The Gift of His Love Let others know where you are and when you meet. To advertise in this directory, call

629-9788

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

Seaford

C H R IST IA N C H U R C H of

22581 Sussex Hwy., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 (Nursery & Jr. Church)

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Service 7:00 p.m.

Know, Grow, Show & Go in our Walk with Jesus Christ

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 Pastor Timothy Dukes, Senior Pastor Pastor John Lanzone, Youth/Family Pastor

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: Bible Study 7 PM

MORNING STAR • JUNE 10 - 16, 2010 office. Forms may also be mailed to you by calling the church office at 337-7409. “High Seas Expedition” is free, however, if anyone wishes to donate to cover the cost per child, then the suggested fees are $15 per child to cover VBS materials, and $6 for a week of dinners.

Gospel Music Benefit

Joe Dawson Music Ministry and Laurel Wesleyan Church are sponsoring a night of Gospel Music on Saturday, June 19, at 6 p.m. at Laurel Wesleyan Church. Admission is free. A love offering will be received for the Bradford family, who lost their home in an explosion in April. The church is located at 30186 Seaford Rd. (Alt. 13) in Laurel.

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For more information please call 8755380 or visit www.laurelwesleyan.org.

Community Yard Sale

Trinity UMC on Phillips Hill Road in Laurel will have a church/community yard sale on Saturday, June 19, starting at 7 a.m. Tables will be available for community members for $10. Anyone wishing to donate items for our youth group fundraiser can contact Pastor Julie at 875-4741.

A-Y-C-E Fish Fry

Centenary U.M. Church, 200 W. Market St., Laurel, will host an all you can eat fish fry dinner on Saturday, June 19, from 4 to 7 p.m. Adults $10; children (6-12) $5; and children under 6 are free.

Obituaries Anne D. Mitchell, 89

Anne D. Mitchell of Seaford, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Anne is survived by her husband of 64 years, Harvey E. Mitchell; one son, Richard L. Mitchell and his wife Janet of Seaford; two granddaughters, Lora M. Schuler and her husband William and Dawn M. Parks and her husband, Terry; and three great-grandchildren, Mitchell Benjamin Anderson, Garrett Ross Anderson and Terry L. “Trey” Parks III. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 5, at Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in St. George’s Church Cemetery, Clarksville.

E. Margaret Tatman Monaco, 90

E. Margaret Tatman Monaco of Seaford died on Monday, June 7, 2010. Margaret was the cafeteria manager at Fred Douglas Elementary School in Seaford from 1967 to 1984. She was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and received the “Diocese of Wilmington Order of Merit Award”, October 22, 2006. She was in charge of the church kitchen for many years. She was a member of the Sussex County Zoning and Planning Commission. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband James V. “Jimmy” Monaco

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 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.

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

Sun. 9:30 am Wed. 7:00 pm

Children’s Church • Nursery

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

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

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

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

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 Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

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

VICTORY TABERNACLE SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

in 2005, three brothers, Edward, John and Alan Tatman, and her beloved grandson, Christopher Peter Monaco in 2000. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Monaco of Rehoboth, grandson, J. Michael Monaco, granddaughter, Meg Ann Rosenberg and her husband Eric, two great-grandchildren, Stephen and Sean Rosenberg, 5 nieces and nephews and her 92 year old cousin, Catherine Carey. A Mass of Christian Monaco Burial will be held on Friday, June 11th at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Hwy, Seaford. Friends may call at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St, on Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. The family suggest donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family wishes to thank all of the staff of Unit One at Genesis Healthcare for their loving care and support. The family also wishes to acknowledge Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ranish for their unwavering attention over the past four years.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson

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

302-877-0443

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Evening

9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 6:45 Catalyst Youth (gr. 7-12), Worship, Nursery, Classes DivorceCare, KidStuf 103 (K-6 kids & their parents, 1st & 3rd for Kids & Adults Wednesday) 7:00 Intercessory 7:00 p.m. Prayer, Men’s Group Evening Service

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.cokesburyworship.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

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 Front & King St., Seaford, DE

629-7979

Holy Eucharist: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. 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

Union

United Methodist Church

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

2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly

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

WORSHIP TIMES:

9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)

GETHSEMANE

Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140

A Safe Sanctuary & Stephen’s Ministry Church Rev. E. S. Mallozzi

All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

302- 875-4646

PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

CHURCH OF GOD

Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church

26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE

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

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

Welcome…

Messiah’s Vineyard Church

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Contemporary Services ... 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery Care & Children’s Church Provided Corner of Woodland Ferry Rd. & Stein Hwy., 4 miles West of Seaford • 629-2862 Jeans Expected! No Halos Required!

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

MOUNT PLEASANT

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dale Evans

Contemporary Service............9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............10:15 a.m. Traditional Service. .11:30 a.m. Mount Pleasant Road, Laurel (Just off Rt. 24 west, on Rd. 493A)

875-1045

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Health Look Good Feel Better

Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of their treatments. LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER, a program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer, conceal loss of hair, skin problems and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy. The program is geared towards helping people look their best--even as they are undergoing cancer treatment. Although almost all of the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment are temporary, they can be very distressing. The next LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER program will be hosted by the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center’s 2nd floor conference room. The program is FREE to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register for the LOOK GOOD... FEEL BETTER program, please contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 629-6611, extension 2378 or 2588.

Stroke support group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s next Stroke Support Group meeting is being held on Thursday, June 17th, 1:30 pm at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Mears Rehabilitation, 300 Health Services Drive, Seaford, DE. The support group is designed for individuals who have survived a stroke as well as their families and caregivers. Modeled from the American Stroke Association, the hospital is engaging with speakers to provide education, community resources and emotional support to those who have been affected by this life-altering event. The two-hour support group meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and stroke survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support, and allow for networking. Refreshments will

be provided. Pre-registration is not required for this FREE support group. For additional information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 302-629-6611, extension 8626.

or/MD is welcome to attend. To register, call 302-465-6612.

Breast cancer support group

Delaware Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health issued data for hospital central line-associated blood stream infections for Delaware for the first quarter of 2010. An estimated 248,000 bloodstream infections occur in U.S. hospitals each year. A large proportion of these infections are attributed to a central line, which is a tube in the chest that returns blood to the heart. Bloodstream infections are usually serious infections typically causing a prolonged hospital stay, increased cost and risk of death. Collectively, Delaware’s eight critical care hospitals reported eight infections between January and March. Only one hospital had an infection rate that was statistically higher than the national rate published by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ National Healthcare Safety Network. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that for the first half of 2009, the number of central line-associated blood stream infections in Delaware was significantly below the number expected based on data from 17 states.

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) has expanded its Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey, a program for women newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, by partnering with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center in Seaford. The free, monthly program is offered at the Cancer Center located at 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. The program is facilitated by Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center professional staff - Terri A. Clifton, MS, NCC, Cancer Care coordinator; Mary Brown, RN, DSN, manager Cancer Care Center; and Wendy Polk, nutritionist – with assistance from Lois Wilkinson, DBCC special projects manager, who helps facilitate the program at Bayhealth. Of particular value to newly-diagnosed women is DBCC’s Peer Mentor Program through which they are paired with a long-term survivor for one-on-one support. To learn more about Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, call Lois Wilkinson at 672-6435. Registration is required and light refreshments and small gifts are provided.

Bereavement support group

Man to Man support group

Quarterly infection report

Compassionate Care Hospice, The Wellness Community-DE and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will collaborate to present a monthly bereavement group, The Next Step. The group focuses on issues of loss that continue beyond the early stages of grief. Mary Van House, bereavement coordinator, will facilitate the group at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, second floor conference room. To register, call Lisa at 629-6611, ext. 2378.

Depression Support Group

There is 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 counsel-

PATRIOT AWARD - Delaware Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) volunteer, Steve Niewinski (right), recently honored Lisa Wile (center), Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Emergency Services director, with a Patriot Award, in recognition of her extraordinary support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. She was nominated by employee and Army Guard SPC, Bradley Berg (left). Nanticoke Memorial Hospital has two employees who also serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital offers a Man to Man support group meeting on

the fourth Wednesday of each month. Man to Man helps men cope with prostate cancer by receiving information and peer support. Man to Man is a forum for men and their support network to learn about diagnosis and treatment options through presentations, written materials and videos. Specialists share information such as side effects and how to cope with prostate cancer and its treatment. News and information about nutrition, general health, research and treatment, as well as messages from men living with prostate cancer and other Man to Man activities, are offered to assist in the recovery process. Pre-registration is not required for this free support group. For more information, contact Larry Skala (337-3678) or Grafton Adams (6288311).

Cancer support group

The Wellness Community-Delaware offers a free general cancer support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The monthly support group meets in the second floor conference room of the Cancer Care Center on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Wellness Community is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope. All facilitators of these groups are trained mental health professionals. Call 645-9150 for information or to register.

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Kathy Keating wins Ruby Award Nanticoke Memorial Hospital nurse, Kathy Keating BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, was awarded the Soroptimist International of Seaford 2010 Ruby Award on Tuesday, June 1, at the Georgia House in Laurel. The Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women (formerly the Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award) acknowledges women who are working to improve the lives of women and girls through their personal or professional activities. Their efforts help to promote the issues that are important to the Soroptimist organization. Honorees are women who have worked in extraordinary ways to benefit women and girls. The program begins on the club level with Keating receiving an engraved plaque and $1,000 towards her charitable orga-

nization of choice, the Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) program. Award winners at the club level are also eligible for additional awards at other levels of the organization with the finalist receiving a $5,000 donation to Keating the charitable organization of her choice. Soroptimist International of Seaford is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.

Disorder shows many symptoms By Dr. Anthony Policastro

Diagnoses often go through periods where they are asked about frequently. In the past, this has been true for a number of diagnoses such as Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia. While we still get questions about all of these diseases, the number of questions has decreased over time. The current disease that I am asked about all the time is bipolar disorder. I often have parents come in to ask me if the ADHD symptoms that their child is having could be bipolar disorder. There are a number of reasons for this. The first is that bipolar disorder is present in about 1% of the population which makes it relatively common. For that reason, many people are familiar with it. The second reason is that it can be hereditary. Statistics show that if a parent has it, children will have a 1 in 4 chance of developing it. If both parents have it, then the children have a 1 in 2 chance. The third reason is related to the fact that it is being diagnosed more often than it was in the past. For that reason it is talked about more often. There are a lot of symptoms related to bipolar disorder also known as manicdepressive disorder. For that reason both kinds of symptoms must be present to make the diagnosis.

Jona Gorra, M.D. FACP Board Certified in Internal Medicine

10 West Laurel St. Georgetown, DE 19947

302-855-0915 Monday thru Friday 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 6:00

However, that is not what I hear in the office. One of the symptoms of the manic stage is rage reactions. In these situations, the individual will overreact to circumstances with severe anger. Angry outbursts like this can be due to many things such as depression, the impulsive behavior of ADHD, adolescent reactive behavior and anxiety. The list goes on and on. Unfortunately, people tend to lock onto this one symptom. If they have someone experiencing this kind of behavior, they think it must be bipolar disorder. Often, I will then ask about other symptoms of manic-depressive illness. The patient will have none of them. They will not have periods of acting depressed - cry, be overtired or lose interest in the things that excited them in the past. They will not have other symptoms of mania - stay awake for days on end without needing sleep, have grandiose ideas that they are better than everyone else or have pressured type of rapid nonstop speech. Their only symptom is the rage reactions. Making a diagnosis based on only one symptom is usually going to be incorrect. If I think that the symptom is part of a bigger picture that can represent bipolar disorder, then the individual needs to see a psychiatrist. Making a popular diagnosis is only part of the solution.

Mark Evangelista, M.D. Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Nicholas M. Macharia, M.D. 1501 Middleford Rd. Seaford, DE 19973

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

302-629-4569

Mon.- Fri. 8:30 - 12 & 1 - 5:30

MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED

Accepting New Patients

Walk-Ins Accepted, Appts. Preferred

NHS SUPPORTS MARCH OF DIMES - The National Honor Society at Sussex Technical High School collected $800 for the March of Dimes as a fundraiser in March and April. The Society gave half of the money to sponsor Mrs. Diane Lecates of Laurel, a social studies teacher at Sussex Tech, who participated in the March of Dimes Walk in honor of her daughter. The remaining $400 was given to sponsor teacher Ed Dougherty of Felton, who has swum in the annual Chesapeake Bay Swim (across the Bay Bridge) for the last 19 years in honor of this charity. Shown in photo are, from left: Honor Society coadvisors Nancy Massaro and Sabrina Neal; Ed Dougherty; Honor Society President Emily Southmayd; Mrs. Diane Lecates; and Honor Society co-advisor Jean Johnson.

COLON CANCER SCREENING • Screening exams for early detection & prevention of colo-rectal cancer • Endoscopy for investigation & treatment of digestive diseases • All in a caring, comfortable & convenient outpatient facility

PENINSULA ENDOSCOPY CENTER 9315 Ocean Highway, Delmar, MD

410-896-9005

HOME CARE

“The best care, by the best people, in the best place … HOME”

Compassionate,Medi care-certified care in the comfort of your home

• Skilled nursing services • Physical & occupational therapy • Medical social worker services • Home health aide services

302-629-4914

800-990-3909 toll free 302-629-6542 fax

SENIOR CITIZENS SeafordC enter

Genesis ElderCare® Network • Retirement • Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing Care

1100 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-3575 Fax 302-629-0561

EYE CARE

Azar Eye Institute

“With An Eye In The Future” www.azareyeinstitute.com

Alex Azar, M.D. Peter I. Filipov, M.D. Jason M. Tu, M.D. James Gallagher, M.D. Emerson T. Que, M.D. Tracey Boss, O.D. Jennifer R. Giles, O.D.

Laurel Office: Salisbury: Suite 1 31519 Winter Place Pkwy., 116 E. Front Street Laurel, DE 19966 Salisbury, MD 21804

410-546-2500

302-875-8991

INTERNAL MEDICINE

“Medicine for Adults” with emphasis on prevention and early detection of disease

Over 20 Years of Service and Experience

Darius S. Sypek, M.D.

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

DelMar Medical Center P.A.

at Park Professional Center 1350 Middleford Road, Suite 501, Seaford, DE 19973 302-628-4370 - by appointment only www.delmarmedicalcenter.com

URGENT CARE ORTHOPAEDICS H. PAUL AGUILLON, MD

Sussex Medical Center

GENERAL & FAMILY PRACTICE INTERNAL MEDICINE • WALK-INS

X-Ray and Lab on Premises Minor Emergencies • Lacerations Office Gynecology - Pap Smears Executive, Sports & Insurance Physicals Orthopedics • Minor Surgery Cardiology • Stress Testing

Se habla español 401 Concord Road, Blades, DE 19973

629-6664 LET PEOPLE KNOW YOU’RE AVAILABLE FOR THEM -- CALL 302-629-9788

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Tourney designed for family fishing will support Lions vision projects Fish’n For Sight has become an annual event due to the success of the first year. The tournament idea came from a Laurel Lions Club meeting where the Delaware Department of Fish and Wildlife gave a presentation. They were promoting outdoor activities and fishing. The thought of Fish’n For Sight came to mind while Lion Fred Disharoon was listening to the presentation. Disharoon thought since his local club sponsors runs and walk-a-thons to raise funds to help the blind and visually impaired (a focus for Lions International since Helen Keller addressed the Lions International Convention in 1925 and charged the Lions to be Knights to the blind), why not have a Fish’n For Sight Tournament and have people of all ages participate? At this point the Delaware Dept. of Fish

and Wildlife and the Laurel Lions Club became partners. The tournament soon had additional partners: Pepsi Bottling Ventures, WBOC-TV Chopper 16, Morning Star Publications, Inc. (Laurel Star), Gander Mountain, Laurel Police Dept. (McGruff The Crime Dog), fishing entry headquarters A&K Enterprises by the bridge and Laurel Petroleum by The Dutch Inn. Thus, the first Laurel Lions Annual Fish’n For Sight Tournament was born. The tournament will take place again this year on Sunday, June 13, at Johnny Janosik Park, beginning at 1 p.m. sharp to 4 p.m. The fishing entries will get a free food and beverage. There will be no rain date. (We will fish in the rain.) June 13 is a Free Fishing Day in Delaware, for the event, therefore no fishing license is needed. The tournament

opens to three classes, 5- to 12-year-olds, 13- to 20-year-olds and 21 and older. To qualify as a participant, fishing enthusiasts must have a fishing rod, bait and must pick up a pledge form at A&K Enterprises, Laurel Petroleum, or any Laurel Lion and collect at least $25 or more in pledges (to be turned in the day of the event). Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest

fish caught in each of the three categories. Also, the over-all heaviest fish will win many prizes such as Delaware State Park passes, a car season pass, Killen Pond Water Park and Brandywine Zoo passes. There will also be trophies, fishing rods, tackle boxes and plenty of fun. Leo The Lion and McGruff will be on hand to start the event and hopefully a Leader Dog will come, if available.

Reduce clutter, keep seniors safe June is National Home Safety Month, and local senior care experts are encouraging families to take the opportunity to help aging loved ones clear potentially dangerous clutter from their homes. “A lifetime accumulation of possessions combined with an influx of daily junk mail, bills, newspapers and magazines can quickly overwhelm seniors who are struggling physically, mentally or emotionally,” said Erin Lee, general manager of the local Home Instead Senior Care franchise office serving Kent and Sussex Counties. Experts say even seniors who simply don’t know how to part with their possessions are vulnerable. The risks are many from slipping on loose papers to the threat of fire to the health effects of mold and mildew. Clutter can also interfere with family relationships and leave adult children wondering if the only inheritance

awaiting them is a big mess. “National Home Safety Month presents a great opportunity for family caregivers to help seniors de-clutter for their own health and well-being,” Lee said. In order to identify potential trouble, the Home Instead Senior Care network is alerting family caregivers to watch for the signs in a senior’s home that indicate clutter creep could become a problem, including piles of mail and unpaid bills, difficulty walking safely through a home and frustration on the part of a senior trying to organize. “Family caregivers can become just as overwhelmed as seniors,” said Home Instead Senior Care’s Lee. “We suggest a three-step plan where the family caregiver brings three bins - one for the stuff the senior wants to keep, one for donations and the other for trash. Sometimes seniors just need a little help.”

What to do if your senior won’t let go

Getting rid of stuff is actually a twostep process: sorting and deciding, on the one hand, and disposing on the other. That’s according to University of Kansas Professor Dr. David Ekerdt, who is coordinating a “household moves” project to determine the role that possessions play in older people’s housing decisions. But convincing seniors can be a challenge. Following are strategies if your loved one doesn’t want to let go from Katherine “Kit” Anderson, CPO-CD, president of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD), and Vickie Dellaquila, certified professional organizer and author of “Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash.” 1. Arrange and cheer small victories. Suppose you spend a short time helping your loved one clear off a table. Celebrate the accomplishment together. 2. Conduct an “experiment.” If your loved one has 150 empty margarine tub containers, suggest donating 15 of those to a school for a painting project. Allow some time to go by and ask how she felt

giving those up. Chances are she won’t feel as awful as suspected. 3. Gently approach the idea of health and safety. Remind your loved ones that too much clutter can actually keep them from being safe in their homes, which could jeopardize their ability to stay at home. They could trip over papers on the floor or lose bills and medications. 4. Draft an agreement. Agree to box up unused clothing or tools. Carefully list what’s in the box and track that for six months. If your loved one does not use the items in that time, suggest they donate them to a charity. 5. Consider the control issue. Clutter is all about control, but so is being the one to decide where stuff goes. Remind your loved ones if they don’t decide where something will go, someone else will. For more information, contact the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) at www.nsgcd. org or visit www.homeinstead.com. For tips on talking to a loved one about sensitive subjects, go to www.4070talk.com.

Laurel Mayor John Shwed cuts ribbon to officially announce the 3rd annual Fish’n For Sight Tournament, June 13, 2010. Accompanying the mayor is McGruff The Crime Dog from the Laurel Police Department (John Ryall) and Leo The Lion (Bob Martin).

Amir Quefatieh, M.D. Will be Relocating Out of State Effective June 13, 2010 For more information or to request a copy of your medical records, call 302-628-4231

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Refreshing recipes for those hot, humid summer days On a hot summer day what’s better than a cool summer salad? You don’t have to heat up the kitchen and even better, you won’t beef up the energy bill. Added into the mix is that these sides can be prepared ahead leaving more time for recreation. With the number of tasty ideas exploding in recent years there’s no excuse for sticking with the same old thing, good as that thing may be. Spice up your summer life with a little variety and try one of these nifty palate pleasers.

Loretta Knorr

Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto, Grilled Chicken Breasts and Feta Can’t find yellow grape tomatoes? Don’t like olives? Not to worry. This recipe from Emeril Lagasse is as user-friendly as it is good. There’s no need to make up a batch of his “Essence” seasoning, which I find a bit too salty. Just add a dash of any or all of the spices to your own taste. 8 to 10 servings 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Olive oil Salt Pepper Essence, recipe follows 1 bunch fresh arugula, tough stems removed, washed and spun dry, plus baby arugula, for garnish 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup lightly toasted walnuts 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil 1 pound penne pasta 1 pint red grape tomatoes, halved 1 pint yellow grape tomatoes, halved 1 1/4 cups crumbled feta 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted olivecured olives Preheat a grill. Drizzle the chicken with oil and season with salt, pepper and essence. Place on the grill and cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes on the first side, and 5 minutes on the second side. Remove the chicken from the grill and cut into cubes. In a food processor, combine the arugula, parsley, walnuts, garlic, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and process on high speed until the greens are finely chopped. With the machine running, add the extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a steady stream and process until smooth. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and shock in an ice bath and place in a bowl. Toss with some olive oil so it doesn’t stick. Toss the pasta with the arugula pesto, to taste. Let cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until well chilled. Toss the cubed chicken, red and yellow tomatoes,

The Practical Gourmet feta, and olives to the pasta, and toss to combine. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve, garnished with baby arugula. Essence (Emeril’s Creole Seasoning): 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. Yield: about 2/3 cup Tuna Bread Salad Recipes courtesy Melissa d’Arabian 4 servings 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup cooked great Northern white beans 1 (5 to 6-ounce) can light tuna, packed in oil, drained 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/4 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives 1/2 long baguette, cut into cubes (slightly stale works great) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil leaves (or oregano) In medium serving bowl, add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes before adding the beans, tuna, shallots and olives. Just before serving, mix in the bread cubes and combine gently. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle in the oil, whisking to blend. Pour over the salad just before serving. Add the basil and toss. Taste for seasoning before serving. Pepper Steak Salad with Mango, Avocado and Jalapeno Vinaigrette The heat in this dish doesn’t all come from the grill! Different and delicious. Dare to give it a try! Recipe courtesy American National CattleWomen, Inc. created by Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Conn. 4 servings 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers 1 to 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick (about 8 ounces each) Jalapeno Vinaigrette:

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 cups mixed salad greens 1 mango, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 small avocado, cut lengthwise into 8 slices Salt 1 shallot, very thinly sliced and separated into rings 2 tablespoons shaved firm Cotija cheese or Parmesan Preheat charcoal grill to medium heat. Place the jalapeno peppers on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill uncovered, for about 11 to 13 minutes or until evenly blistered and blackened. Place in a food-safe plastic bag; close bag. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes until skins are loosened. Press black pepper evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Remove from grill and let stand while preparing vinaigrette. Meanwhile prepare Jalapeno Vinaigrette: Remove and discard skins, seeds and membranes from jalapeno peppers. Place peppers, lime juice, cilantro, water and salt

in food processor container. Cover and pulse on and off until combined. With motor running, slowly add oil through opening in cover, processing until well blended. Arrange salad greens on serving platter. Fan the mango and avocado slices over greens. Carve steaks into slices and season with salt, to taste. Arrange over salad. Top with shallots and drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with cheese. Cook’s Tips: • To prepare on gas grill, preheat grill according to manufacturer’s directions for medium heat. Grill steaks, covered, 7 to 10 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Cooking times for jalapeno peppers remain the same. • 2 beef shoulder petite tender roasts (8 to 12 ounces each) may be substituted for top loin (strip) steaks. Grill shoulder petite tender roasts, covered, over medium, ashcovered coals l4 to 18 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 14 to 19 minutes) for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. • For less heat, use the lower amounts of jalapeno peppers and ground black pepper. • Cotija is a firm, white Mexican cheese with a salty flavor and texture similar to Parmesan. To shave firm cheeses, use a vegetable peeler to easily remove wide, thin strips.

Messiah’s Vineyard Church presents

A Walk Thru The Bible Maze

Saturday, June 19, 2010 10 am - 1 pm

For ages 2-12 • Parents Welcome Our Sanctuary will be transformed into a Bible Maze filled with Bible Stories like Adam & Eve, Noah and the Ark, Daniel and the Lion’s Den, Jonah & the Whale, and more as well as games, crafts, snacks, and a pizza party! Join us as we travel back in time and become eyewitnesses to the greatest stories ever told. Please pre-register your child for this event. Contact: kyle@messiahsvineyardchurch.com or 875-4646 for a registration form.

Rt. 13 & Discountland Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 302-875-4646

www.messiahsvineyard.org

Dr. Carl G. Vincent- Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes – Senior Pastor

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Entertainment Chesapeake Brass Band will perform at Ross Mansion The famous Chesapeake Brass Band will be performing on the lawn of the Ross Mansion on Sunday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and the entire community is invited. It is suggested that anyone coming to enjoy this free 90-minute concert should bring a lawn chair or blanket to provide for comfortable seating. Packing snacks or a picnic supper would also add to this festive evening. The 35-member band will offer a varied program including marches, classics and much more. The Ross Mansion will be open for tours from 1 to 4 p.m. on this date. Admission to the Mansion is free to Seaford Historical Society members. Others will need to pay the usual fee of $3 per person for the tour. This free concert is another event celebrating the 150th anniversary of Governor Ross having opened his newly constructed home. For more information, call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828.

The Chesapeake Brass Band will perform at Ross Mansion on June 13.

First State Antique Tractor Club holds truck & car show The First State Antique Tractor Club is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a tractor, truck and car show June 11-13. The tractor club is a non-profit organization with over 300 members from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and North Carolina. This will be their second show at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. A Consignment Auction will be held on Saturday, June 12 at noon with all proceeds benefiting the club’s scholarship fund. The annual scholarship allows three graduating high school students, entering the agriculture field, to each receive a $1,000 scholarship to a two or four year school of their choice. You can meet the scholarship winners on Saturday at 9:15 a.m., as the Delaware Secretary of Agriculture presents the scholarships to each winner. Entrance to the Fairgrounds and the tractor show is free. Any person or organization who has items to consign for the auction can contact Bill Gross at 349-4015 so the items may be advertised. Local auctioneers, Tommy Trice, Lee Collins and Dave Wilson, will be donating their services for this event. Other events include tractor games, a tractor pull, kid’s tractor pull, petting zoo and a parade of antique tractors, cars,

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trucks and equipment. Many craft demonstrations and FFA exhibits will be on display. Entertainment is scheduled each day featuring some of the best local talent in the area and there will be great food. For more information and a complete schedule of events, contact Carol Warrington at 875-7427 or 258-6408 or visit www.firststateantiquetractorclub.com.

Music of the 50’s & 60’s The

Nanticoke Riverfest The City of Seaford and Morning Star Publications are preparing a magazine for the 16th annual Nanticoke Riverfest to be held July 8, 9 & 10. It will be full color and inserted in the July 1 edition of the Star and distributed at the Riverfest. Advertisers: Don’t miss your chance to be in this issue!

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Garden Day June 12 at Ross Mansion featuring deWilde by Anne Nesbitt The Seaford Spade and Trowel Garden Club under the leadership of President Mary Noel has organized Garden Day at the Ross Mansion for Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carol Kinsley of Seaford is chairperson of this event. The public is invited to visit spaces that are set up by vendors offering anything for sale that is garden related. Plants, flowers (real or artificial), vegetables, fruits, containers, tools, art, jewelry, note cards and much more. A vendor space measures 10’ x 10’ and is available for $10 per space. A vendor must bring his own tables, chairs, tents and signs. A vendor space can be reserved in advance by calling Carol Kinsley at 628-1385. However, the exact location of a vendor space will be allotted the day on a first-come, first-served basis. Set-up time is no sooner than 8:45 and no later than 9:45 a.m. All Sussex County garden clubs have been invited to take part. Individual vendors are also welcome. Master Gardeners will be present to answer questions. The Delaware Department of Agriculture will have representatives present to dispense information about pollination, especially as it pertains to the shortage of bees. Zeeger deWilde, a native of the Netherlands, who holds degrees in horticulture and arbo-

Zeeger deWilde will be guest speaker at Garden Day.

riculture, will be speaking at 11 a.m. He presently resides in the Manor House in Seaford. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Boy Scout Troop #90 from Laurel will be selling hot dogs.

In case of rain, the program will be canceled. No dogs are allowed. This event is part of the ongoing celebration of the 150th anniversary of the original opening of the Ross Mansion.

Fun for Everyone!

CLUES ACROSS 1. Extinct New Zealand bird 4. Millisecond (abbr.) 8. Muddle 13. Inner forearm bone 15. Acid radical 16. Brook 17. NJ NBA team 18. A crane 19. Positivism founder 20. Jasperware perfector 23. Dorsal finger plate 24. Autonomic nervous system (abbr.) 25. Male parent 26. Wave crest 31. Wide cooking vessel 32. Lightly fry 33. Opening 34. Minute tissue openings 36. Fruit juice drink

37. Predictor of antimatter 39. Cranberry habitat 40. Encouraged earnestly 42. Master of Education (abbr.) 43. Fortified wines 45. Common organizations in schools 47. Electromotive force (abbr.) 48. Twinge 49. Places to buy a sofa 57. Double curves 58. Federal drug agent 59. A British peer 60. Beach (French) 61. South American Indian 62. A skin lesion’s crusty surface 63. Flanks 64. Afrikaans 65. Electronic warfare-support measures (abbr.)

CLUES DOWN 1. Tough Asiatic grass 2. Margarine 3. Hymenopterous insects 4. Five iron 5. Frown with displeasure 6. Largest Aussie lake 7. Sheathed 8. Used of syllables 9. Snooze 10. Exhibit a product’s use 11. Apollo’s mother 12. Barely made it 14. Fatuous 21. After Action Review (abbr.) 22. Walking tempo 25. Sergeant’s nickname 26. Walks through water 27. With a tinge 28. Apple centers 29. W. Rumanian city

30. Political action committee (abbr.) 31. Children’s tale bear 32. Salvia 34. KQED or WGBH 35. Infers from evidence 38. Insects after metamorphosis 41. Breach 44. Change mind 45. Programming language 46. Explosive 48. Yellow perch genus 49. Dandies 50. Tangelo 51. Del. senator 1789-93 George 52. Component part 53. Wood frog genus 54. Running contest 55. Periods of time 56. Nuclear undersea weapon (abbr.)

SUDOKU

Saturday, June 12

10 - 4

Delaware State Fairgrounds • Harrington Benefits Boys & Girls Free Entertainment • Arts & Crafts Clubs of Delaware Carnival Games • Teen Idol Contest

Clowns • Pony & Cart Rides

Admission: Kids FREE/ Adults $3

Ride & Game TIckets 25 for $5.00

Info - 302-398-5194 • 302-242-0375 • www.kidsfestde.org

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

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Counseling for Individuals, Couples, & Families

LONELY LADY wants to meet others who are also longly & would like to be friends. Love animals, compassionate. Was in hospital, that’s why calls weren’t returned & phone had problems. Please call again & let’s be friends. 875-0747. 6/10 GARDEN DAY at Ross Mansion, 6/12, 10-2. Sponsored by Spade & Trowel Garden Club. Flowers, plants, vegetables & related items for sale. stop by! 6/10

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St. John’s Preschool is presently hiring a pre-kindergarten teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. The position is 22 hrs/weekly, Monday-Thursday. A BS Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. All interested candidates must meet the required educational requirements for ECE teacher as required by OCCL. Letters of interest along with resume and transcript can be sent to: Preschool Administrator, St. John’s Preschool, PO Box 299, Seaford DE 19973 by Friday, June 18.

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WANTED USED 60-90 hp JOHNSON or Evinrude Outboard Motor, older model. 629-4348.

AUTOMOTIVE ‘09 FORD RANGER XT Cab, AT, Extras, 7300 mi., w/3 yr. bumper-bumper 60k mi. warranty. $13,500. Call John 628-0617. 6/10 FACTORY SVCE MANUAL for ‘00 Dodge Dakota, exc. cond., $35. 875-9775. 6/10 ‘02 HONDA CIVIC, silver, $4000. 628-8884. 5/27 2 CAR TIRES, P185/75R14, w/exc. tread, $20 for both. 875-5667. 5/27 ‘99 CHEV. SUBURBAN, 1 owner, 4 wh dr., 170k mi. $3500. 236-6579. 2366579. 5/20

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Associate Principal – Seaford High School/ Director – New Technology High School within Seaford High School (1 position) Closing Date – June 18, 2010 For additional information about qualifications, special conditions of employment, etc., please visit our website at www.seaford.k12.de.us. An application for contractual position is available for pick up in our District Office or print out on our website. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware’s Direct Deposit system. With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee’s bank account via electronic funds transfer. All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $69.00 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check. Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system. The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work. The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one’s primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause. The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service. The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

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FOR SALE PERENNIALS, $3 - $12. Flocks, Lavendar, Peony, Hot Pink, Red Raspberries, etc. 443-359-0507. 6/10 SWIMMING POOL, 16’ round, alum., above ground, w/filter & liner. Used 1 season, exc cond., $180 OBO. 875-1778. 6/10 2 SM. A/C, 5000 BTU, almost new, $40 ea. 8758677. 6/10 DAY BED, twin w/small bed under, good shape, $200. 876-8677. 6/10 2 SHEET SETS, full, complete top & btm & 2 pillow cases in ea set, floral designs, still in box, new, $20 both. 875-0747. 6/10 6 LG. BATH TOWELS, white, good cond., must take all, $15. 875-0747. 6/10 BROTHER SEWING MACHINE< only used 1x, exc. cond., $50. 875-0747. 6/10 2 SHARP 5K BTU A/C Window Units, 19.5” remotes, barely used, $95 ea. Top of the line industrial grade. Real bargains! 410-9242483. 6/10 CRAFTSMAN GUIDED MEASURING TOOL w/laser track, displays temp., accurate to 165’, length, width, height, sq. ft. & cu. ft., and volume. Great for RE agent or contractor, pd $170, asking $75. 236-8133. 6/10 20 CRAB TRAPS, collapsible, fully rigged & lines included, $140. 875-0965. GIRLS BR SET, white French Provincial 5 pc. twin matress, boxsprings, headbd, footbd, desk, dresser w/ mirror, chest, night stand. Good cond. $400. 6290255. 6/3

CAST IRON PAN SET, 3 pc., 6 1/2”, 8” & 10 1/2”, new, never used, still in box, $30. 10-pc. Pizza Set: knives, forks, pizza cutter & board, new, never used, still in box, $30. 875-0747 5/27 POWER BOOSTER, rechargeable 12V DC power supply w/built-in emergency light, starts cars, RVs, etc., needs new battery, $35 OBO. 875-0747. 5/27 1 CF PEAT MOSS. $2 ea, 10 total. 4 x 200 Landscape fabric. $30 ea, 2 total. Seaford 628-0596. 5/27 10” CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW, 3 hp w/stand, $80. 16” Trademan Scroll Saw, $40. 10” Craftsman Miter Saw, $80. 875-7775. 5/27 17” LAWN MOWER BLADES, set of 3, hardened edge, like new, $30. (Fits Cub Cadet 48” deck). 846-9788. 5/27 BROWN EGGS, $1.60/doz. 875-2893. 5/27 2-TON TROLLEY JACK, Heavy duty hydraulic has whls., $25 OBO. 875-0747. 5/27 BANDSAW, Wards PowerKraft 9” w/Craftsman 1/3 HP motor. Mounted on plywood base for benchtop use. Runs fine. First $30 takes it home. 629-4658. 5/20 PR. OF VICE HORSES for measuring, holding &cutting lumber, metal legs, new, never used, $60 OBO. 8750747. 5/20 BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, 15 hp, i/c overhead valve, runs well, you can hear it run. 381-4656. 5/20 OLD CAST IRON TREADLE Sewing Machine Base, $35. 846-9788. 5/20 SUNBEAM ELEC. INDOOR GRILL, works perfect, great for steaks, pk chops, etc. $25. 875-0747. 5/20

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LEGALS PUBLIC HEARING

The Commissioners of Bridgeville will hold a Public Hearing and present Ordinance A10-4 for a second and final reading at their monthly meeting scheduled for June 14, 2010. This Ordinance will amend the Town Code to increase the property tax rate. The meeting begins at 7:00 P.M. at Town Hall, 101 N. Main Street. COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE BONNIE WALLS, TOWN MANAGER 6/10/1tc

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

You are hereby notified the below matter will be before: The City of Seaford Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, July 1, 2010 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, July 27, 2010, at 7:05 p.m., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1) Case No. S-07-10: Faye Cannon, property owner of Tax Map and Parcel 331 5.19 160 & 161, two parcels on Clarence Street, proposes to revise the lot line to create two buildable lots – TMP 331 5.19 160 will have 5,003 s.f.± and TMP 331 5.19 161 will have 5,175 s.f.± If this project is a 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 10th day of June 2010 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager 6/10/1tc

PUBLIC NOTICE

You are hereby notified the below application will be before: The City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals for their determination on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: Case No. V-08-10: Clarence St. Church of God, property owners of 743 Clarence Street, are seeking a special exception. This property is zoned R-2 Medium Density Residen-

• JUNE 10 - 16 2010 tial. The Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 15-20 Uses by Special Exception (1) referencing Sec. 15-14 Uses by Special Exception (a)(4) requires a special exception to expand a use authorized by the Board of Adjustment. The Church proposes to place a 10’ x12’ shed on the property to be used as a “food closet.” If this project is 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 10th day of June 2010 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 6/10/1tc

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following Ordinance was approved by Sussex County Council on May 18, 2010: ORDINANCE NO. 2119 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON APPLICATIONS FOR CASINO AND/OR GAMBLING OR GAMING VENUES IN SUSSEX COUNTY. 6/10/1tc

NOTICE

Estate of Daniel Clayton White, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Daniel Clayton White who departed this life on the 27th day of May, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Jane Elizabeth Tucker-White on the 2nd day of June, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 27th day of January, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Jane Elizabeth Tucker-White 12018 Hickman Dr. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 6/10/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Everett T. Conaway, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Everett T. Conaway who departed this life on the 11th day of May, A.D. 2010

PAGE 33 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Janice M. Russell-Conaway, Jesse Frederick Conaway on the 26th day of May, A.D. 2010, 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 11th day of January, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Janice M. Russell-Conaway 6235 Belfast Estates Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Jesse Frederick Conaway PO Box 269, Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Stephen P. Ellis, Esq. Ellis & Szabo, LLP PO Box 574 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 6/10/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Wilbur Lawrence Smith, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Wilbur Lawrence Smith who departed this life on the 11th day of May, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Karen L. Reed on the 17th day of May, A.D. 2010, 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 11th day of January, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Karen L. Reed 165 Lakeside Dr. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/27/3tc

NOTICE

Estate of Nancy C. Justice, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Nancy C. Justice who departed this life on the 13th day of November, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Donald Gordy on the 14th day of May, A.D. 2010, 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 13th day of July, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Donald Gordy 38308 Brittingham Rd. Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/27/3tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 Jot, piece and parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known and designated as LOT NUMBER TEN (10) AND THE NORTHWEST ONE-HALF OF LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11), on the Southwesterly side of Atlanta Circle, in the subdivision known as ATLANTA ESTATES ADDITION, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on the Southwesterly right of way line of Atlanta Circle, at a corner for this lot and the Southwesterly one-half of Lot Number 11; thence with the line of this lot and the line of the Southwesterly one-half of Lot 11, South 29 degrees 09 minutes 09 seconds West 260.85 feet to a concrete monument, a common corner for this lot, the Southwesterly onehalf of Lot Number 11 and lands now or formerly of Ronald L. Russell, et ux; thence with the line of this lot, the line of lands now or formerly of Ronald L. Russell, and the line of lands now or formerly of Frederick B. Thomas, et ux, North 35 degrees 05 minutes 06 seconds West 91.31 feet to a concrete monument; thence continuing with the line of this lot and the line of lands now or formerly of Frederick B. Thomas, et ux, North 58 degrees 49 minutes 21 seconds West 75.71 feet to a concrete monument, a corner for this lot, lands now or formerly of Frederick B. Thomas, et ux and Lot Number 9; thence with the line of this lot and the line of Lot Number 9, North 31 degrees 10 minutes 39 secSee LEGALS—page 35

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onds East 224.12 feet to a concrete monument located on the Southwesterly right of way line of Atlanta Circle; thence with the line of this lot and the right of way line of Atlanta Circle, South 58 degrees 49 minutes 21 seconds East 150.00 feet to a concrete monument, the place of beginning, containing 36,015 square feet, more or less, as surveyed by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated January 26, 1979. BEING the same lands and premises which Dale L. Messick, by Deed dated September 14, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3500, Page 108, did grant and convey unto Gregory J. Barone and Joyce Barone, husband and wife and Carl Gail. Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.00264.00 Property Address: 6738 ATLANTA CIRCLE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 GREGORY J. BARONE; JOYCE A. BARONE; CARL GAIL and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known and designated as Lot No. 13, Section A in MALIHORN CREST, as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a survey pared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., PLS 242, filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, in Plot Book 27, Page 231. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Delmar Feed Mills, Inc., by deed dated March 15, 1988 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 1553, Page 259 did grant and convey unto ROBERT N. LISLE and MARCIA ANN LISLE, his wife. Tax Parcel: 5-31-15.0093.17 Property Address: 27287 WOODLAND ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 Pur-

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chaser 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 ROBERT N. & MARCIA ANN LISLE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, designated as LOTS NINETEEN (19), TWENTY (20), TWENTY ONE (21) AND TWENTY TWO (22) on a plot of “Lands of Charles G. Friedel” more particularly described in accordance with a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated September 8, 2000, as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the South side of Road NO. 534 (25 feet from the centerline thereof) a corner for this land and Lot 24; thence by and with Road No. 534, North 72 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds East 101.64 feet to a concrete monument found, a corner for this land and Lot 16; thence turning and running by and with Lots 16, 17 and 18, South 27 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East 175.40 feet to a pipe found on the North side of Pine Street (20 feet from the centerline thereof) a corner for this land and Lots 18, thence turning and running by and with Pine Street, South 62 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West 100.00 feet to a concrete monument found, a corner for this land and Lot 23; thence turning and running by and with Lots 23 and 24 North 27 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West 193.60 feet to the place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands conveyed unto Joseph S. Morris and Stacie V. Morris by deed of Roger E. Hammond and Althea Gail Hammond Trustees under revocable trust agreement of Roger E. Hammond and Althea Gail Hammond dated 11/23/94,

• JUNE 10 - 16 2010 deed dated October 6,2000 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2528, page 17. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00271.00 Property Address: 9674 THARP ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 JOSEPH S. & STACIE V. MORRIS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

crete monument found on the northwesterly side of White A venue (25’ from the centerline thereof), a corner for this lot and lands of Joseph B, Phieffer; thence, by and with White Avenue, South 32 degrees 06 minutes 10 seconds West 73.91 feet to an iron stab found, a corner for this lot and lands of Preston 1. Vickers; thence, turning and running by and with lands of Preston 1. Vickers, North 63 degrees 44 minutes 35 seconds West 221.27 feet to an iron stab found, a corner for this lot; thence, turning and running by and with lands of Virginia A. Whaley and Raymond James Whaley, North 34 degrees 21 minutes 20 seconds East 78.73 feet to a pipe found, a corner for this lot; thence, turning and running by and with lands of Joseph. B. Phieffer, South 62 degrees 34 minutes 50 seconds East 217.75 feet to the place of beginning. BEING the same lands and premises which Woodrow C. Murphy and Lisa M. Kellam fka Lisa M.K. Murphy by Deed dated April 12, 1996 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2118, Page 191, did grant and convey unto Mark A. O’Neal. Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.07328.00 Property Address: 31546 WHITE STREET, LAUREL A/K/A 100 WHITE AVENUE, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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

PAGE 35 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 MARK O’NEAL and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Delmar, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a cut in the Northerly edge of a five foot sidewalk bordering the North side of Jewell Street, said point of beginning being 104.83 feet in a Westerly direction from North Fourth Street; thence with the Northerly right-ofway line of Jewell Street, North 79 degrees 95 minutes West, a distance of 52.83 feet to a cut in the sidewalk; thence with the centerline of a mutual and common driveway and in part through a two party garage, North 10 degrees 30 minutes East, a distance of 133.60 feet to an iron pipe; thence with an old fence, South 79 degrees 05 minutes East, a distance of 52.83 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 20 degrees 30 minutes West, a distance of 133.60 feet to a cut in the sidewalk, the place of beginning, together with the improvements thereon, be the same more or less as surveyed June 30, 1967 by Harold W. Hampshire, Surveyor and being known as 305 Jewell Street, Delmar, Sussex County, Delaware. AND BEING the same lands and premises which John H. Hazel, III and Gertrude A. Hazel, his wife by deed dated May 24, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware did grant and convey unto Dwayne A. Ringgold and Teresa A. Ringgold, his wife, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-32-20.14See LEGALS—page 36

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143.00 Property Address: 305 E. JEWELL STREET, DELMAR 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 July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 DWAYNE A. & TERESA A. RINGGOLD and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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MORNING STAR pipe situate .35 of a mile to Road No. 77 and being a corner for these lands; thence along these lands and lands now or formerly of Hilbert Massey, et al., the following two courses and distances: 1.) South 32 degrees 46 minutes 50 seconds East passing over a referenced iron stob for a total distance of 363.67 feet to a point, said point begin a corner for these lands; thence 2.) South 59 degrees 55 minutes 50 seconds West 273.00 feet to an existing pipe, said pipe being a corner for these lands and situate 199.8 feet from a reference iron stob; thence turning and running along these lands and lands now or formerly of J .E. O’Berry North 28 degrees 21 minutes 50 seconds West 372.27 feet to a pipe, said pipe being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of J.E. O’Berry and situate .55 of a mile to Road No. 540; thence turning and running along these lands and with the Southerly side of Road No. 538, North 62 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 244.89 feet home to the point and place of beginning, be the same more or less, as shown on a survey of Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated November 20, 1987 and recorded in Deed Book 1534, Page 209. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Kimberly Bramble, Guardian for Ryan K. Schulke by deed dated December 11, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3395, Page 116 did grant and convey unto JERRY W. SAMMONS. Tax Parcel: 5-3117.00-28.00 Property Address: 28395 ELLIS MILL ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 JERRY W. SAMMONS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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• JUNE 10 - 16 2010 of East Fifth Street, South 89° 13’ 34” East 99.96 feet to the point and place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may, and the improvements located thereon. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Jeffrey E. Banning and Ronda A. Banning by deed dated July 25, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3342, Page 22 did grant and convey unto CHRISTOPHER LEE TERRY AND ERIN BETH RUARK, in fee. Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.15125.01 Property Address: 501 SOUTH CANNON STREET, BLADES 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 July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 CHRISTOPHER LEE TERRY AND ERIN BETH RUARK and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situated, lying and being in North West Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, described more particularly as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a stake on the West side of the Public Road leading from Greenwood to the residence of J. Roy Barwick and bearing along the Western side of said road, South 15 Y2 degrees West, 25 feet from lands of Jason Carey; thence along the Southern side of a 25 foot street separating the lands hereby conveyed from those of the aforesaid James Carey, North 69 degrees 58 minutes West 435.6 feet to a stake thence Southerly and parallel to said road, 100 feet to a stake; thence South 69 degrees 58 minutes, East, 435.6 feet to a stake at the West side of the aforesaid Public Road; thence with same, North 15 Y2 degrees East 100 feet to the place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Claretta L. Kelly by deed dated November 2, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3520, Page 308 did grant and convey unto DAVID J. YANNACCI and TRACY S. YANNACCI, husband and wife. Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.0026.00 Property Address: 12646 NORTH 1ST STREET, GREENWOOD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder 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 July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Dela-

ware 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 DAVID J. & TRACY S. YANNACCI and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 dred (100) feet to the place of beginning, containing 20,000 square feet of land, more or less; BEING the same lands conveyed to Jim Lee, Inc., by deed of the Estate of Charles Smack, Doris E. Smack, Alexis Smack, Yolanda Smack, Gwendolyn Smack and Charles Smack, Jr., said deed dated January 18, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2708, Page 155. 305 E. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE: ALL that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Seaford, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being designated as Lot Number five (5) on the plot of “John N. Wright’s Second Addition to Seaford”, and fronting on the southerly side of the County Road leading from Arch Street to Pine Street in said town, to Hearn’s Mill; said plot being now of record in the Recorder’s Office of the State of Delaware, in and for Sussex County, in Deed Book 242, page 598; BEING part of the same lands conveyed to Delmar Homes by deed of Robert L. Reed, Sheriff of Sussex County, Delaware, said Deed dated July 7, 2002, and recorded in the office of Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, in Deed Book 2759, Page 333. Tax Parcel: 4-3020.00-20.00 & 4-31-1.008.00 Property Address: 12969 RUSSELL ROAD, BRIDGEVILLE & 305 STEIN HIGHWAY, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 DELMAR HOMES, INC. & JIM LEE INC. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN tract, piece or parcel of land lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument on the north side of County Road 516 said marker being 428.82’ with the right of way line of County Road 516 to the extension of right of way line of road 525; thence North 41° 45’ West 154.70 feet to a concrete monument set on the South side of County Road 525; thence along said County Road North 25° 39’ East for an arc distance of 166.25’ to a concrete monument; thence South 41 045’ East 218.52 feet to a concrete monument set on the northern side of County Road 516; thence along said road South 48° 15’ West 153.33 feet to the point and place of beginning containing 28,363 square feet of land more or less. BEING the same lands conveyed to Arletha D. Brown by deed of Morris Millwork Company, Inc. dated June 16, 1982, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, n and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1120, Page 334. Tax Parcel: 2-31-13.0024.03 Property Address: 24330 CONCORD POND ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check

payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 ARLETHA D. BROWN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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• JUNE 10 - 16 2010 Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1436, Page 50. Being the same lands and premises by which Dottie W. Aiken and Harry W. Aiken, Sr. by Deed dated September 6, 1995 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware as Book 2074, Page 17, did grant and convey to Harry W. Aiken, II. Tax Parcel: 4-30-6.0038.00 Property Address: 12508 BEACH HIGHWAY, GREENWOOD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 HARRY W. & LETINA G. AIKEN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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PAGE 37 of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land, situated, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and bounded and described as follows, to wit: FRONTING on Second Street in said City, adjoining lands now or formerly of J. H. Dawson on the West; adjoining lands of the Bochim Burial ground on the East; adjoining lands now or formerly of Noah J. Jones on the North and said to contain one- half (1/2) acre, more or less, of land, together with all improvements thereon, and known as 524 E. Poplar Street and shown on the Sussex County Tax Map 4-31-5.00 and being Parcel 103.00 BEING the same lands conveyed unto the parties of the first part by deed of The Seaford Doughnut Company dated September 22, 1987 and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Record Book 1519, Page 148. BEING the same lands and premises which Ethel B. Engle and Gloria J. Thomas, by Deed dated December 9,2003 and recorded December 17, 2003 in the Office for the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Sussex, and State of Delaware in Deed Book Volume 2923, Page 101, granted and conveyed unto David A. Doherty and Linda K. Doherty. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00103.00 Property Address: 524 E. POPLAR STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 DAVID A. & LINDA K. DOHERTY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known as Lot 22, Clearbrooke Estates, as shown on a plot prepared by Donald J. McCann, Registered Surveyor, dated April 4, 1991 and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware in Plot Book 43, Page 350, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at an iron pipe located on the Northwesterly right of way line of highland drive, said pipe being a corner for this lot 21; thence by and with Highland Drive, South 61 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West 7.24 feet to an iron pipe; thence with a curve to the right having a Radius of 25.00 feet, a Delta Angle of 48 degrees 11 minutes 23 seconds, an arc Length of21.03 feet, a Chord Length of 240.41 feet and a Chord Direction of South 85 degrees 35 minutes 44 seconds West to an iron pipe; thence with a curve to the left having a radius of 50.00 feet, a Delta Angle of 71 degrees 09 minutes 59 seconds, an Arc Length of 62.11 feet, a Chord Length of 58.19 feet and a Chord Direction of South 74 degrees 06 minutes 19 seconds West to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 23; thence turning and running a long the line of Lot 23, North 51 degrees 28 See LEGALS—page 38

PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 minutes 30 seconds West 216.09 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 23 and being located along the line of Lot 30; thence turning and running along the line of Lot 30, North 69 degrees 23 minutes 59 seconds East 168.60 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 21; thence turning and running along the line of Lot 21, South 28 degrees 29 minutes 59 seconds East 196.81 feet to an iron pipe, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 21 and being located on the Northwesterly right of way line of Highland Drive, and being the point and place of beginning. Said to contain 23,386 square feet, more or less, as surveyed by Temple-Sellers, Inc., Registered Surveyors, June 3, 2004. And being the same lands conveyed unto Dickerson, Inc. by Deed of William Thompson and Lara Mister, dated September 28,2004 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3041, Page 337. Being the same lands and premises by which Dickerson, Inc. by Deed dated May 27,2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware as Book 3152, Page 255, did grant and convey to Jack T. Dorsey. Tax Parcel: 3-31-1.0038.00 Property Address: 408 HIGHLAND DRIVE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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

MORNING STAR 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 JACK T. DORSEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 the improvements erected thereon, situated in the Town of Laurel, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being all of lot #301 of The Townes at Laurel Court as recorded in the Office of Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County at Georgetown in Plot Book 73, Page 213; being bounded on the east by Laurel Court, on the south and west by common Area, on the north by lot #302, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point, a set iron bar, in the westerly line of Laurel Court at a common corner for this lot and Common Area, said point of beginning being located the following two (2) courses and distances from the intersection of the centerline of Laurel Court with the westerly line of Dewey Street: (I) running in a westerly direction with the center line of Laurel Court, 218 feet, more or less, to a point in the westerly line of Laurel Court; thence, (2) turning and running with the westerly line of Laurel Court, North !3 degrees 21 minutes 46 seconds East 20.00 feet to the place of beginning; thence, turning and running from said point of beginning with Common Area on the following two (2) courses and distances: (I) North 76 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 51.41 feet to a point, a set iron bar; thence. (2) North 13 degrees 41 minutes 24 seconds East 20.00 feet to a point, a set iron bar, at a common corner for this lot and lot #301 in line of Common Area; thence, turning and running with lot

#302 and in part with a party wall, South 76 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 54.30 feet to a point, a set iron bar, at a common corner/or this lot and lot #302 in the westerly line of Laurel Court; thence, turning and running with the westerly line of Laurel Court, South 13 degrees 21 minutes 46 seconds West 20.00 feet to the point and place of beginning and containing 1,087 square feet of land, more or less, and being known as 301 Laurel Court. BEING a part of the same lands and premises which were conveyed unto Main Sail Investments, L.L.C., by deed of Laurel Village, L.L.C., dated May 11, 2006, and recorded in the Office of Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware on May 16, 2006, in Deed Book 3310, Page 108. BEING the same premises which Main Sail Investments, L.L.C., by Deed dated May 30, 2007 and recorded June 14, 2007 in the Office for the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Sussex, and State of Delaware in Deed Book Volume 3462, Page 25, granted and conveyed unto Tyesia Dupont-Matos. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.1062.03 Property Address: 301 LAUREL COURT, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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

• JUNE 10 - 16 2010 checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of TYESIA DUPONT-MATOS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe (found) on the Southeasterly right-of-way line of 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 of96.97 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 11th day of November, 2003, in Deed Book 2906, Page 23. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.0029.00 Property Address: 9318 MIDDLEFORD ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of TERESA M. & RICHARD A. HOFFMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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ticularly: BEGINNING at an iron pipe (set) on the southwesterly right-of-way line of Sussex County Road #544 (40’ R/W); said pipe being situate easterly a distance of 1,951 feet, more or less, from the right-of-way of Sussex County Road #546; thence with Sussex County Road #544 (40’ R/W) South 62° 44’17” East a distance of 170.00 feet to an iron pipe (found) thence with lands of Tuong T. & Mal Quan, now or formerly, South 19° 92’ 24” West a distance of258.79 feet to an iron pipe (set); thence with lands of Edgar B. & Carol M. Snyder, now or formerly, North 620 44’ 17” West a distance of 170.00 feet to an iron pipe (set); thence continuing with the said Snyder lands North 190 12’ 24” East a distance 01’258.79 feet home to the point and place of beginning, said to contain 1.0000 acre of land, be the same more or less. BEING a part of the same land conveyed to Edgar B. Snyder and Carol M. Snyder, husband and wife, by deed from Gordon S. Crispin and Alice B. Crispin, husband and wife, on the 28th day of April, 1980, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 1004, Page 153. BEING the same premises which Edgar B. Snyder and Carol M. Snyder, by Deed dated May 14,2001 and recorded May 18, 2001 in the Office for the Recorder of Deeds in and for the County of Sussex, and State of Delaware in Deed Book Volume 2591, Page 269, granted and conveyed unto Ralph W. Hudson, Jr. and Amy L. Hudson. Tax Parcel: 3-31-3.00131.01 Property Address: 8010 HEARNS POND ROAD, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 39

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 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 AMY L. & RALPH W. HUDSON, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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TOGETHER WITH THE BUILDINGS THEREUPON, AND THE RIGHTS, ALLEYS, WAYS, WATERS, PRIVILEGES, APPURTENANCES AND ADVANTAGES THERETO BELONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING. BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED AUGUST 2, 2005, AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF SUSSEX COUNTY IN BOOK 3181 PAGE 198, WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY SANDRA L. CAMPER AND RAYMOND F. CHILDS, UNTO SANDRA L. CAMPER. BEING THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES WHICH SANDRA L. CAMPER BY DEED DATED JANUARY 31, 2006 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 21,2006 IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY AND STATE OF DELAWARE IN DEED BOOK 3273, PAGE 014, GRANTED AND CONVEYED UNTO LISA JOHNSON AND BRUCE NORTHAN. Tax Parcel: 4-31-2.0049.04 Property Address: 723 WOOLFORD STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 BRUCE NORTHAN & LISA JOHNSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 the buildings thereon, situate in the Town of North Laurel, Broad Creed Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and being designated as Lot 14, Block A as shown on the Record Subdivision Plan of a Portion of Land of Daniel Short, deceased, as recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, in Sussex County, Delaware, in D.G.R. No. 243, Page 600, said lot also being known as No. 103 Wilson Avenue and being shown on a Boundary Plan by Site Dimensions, LLC., dated April 28, 2006, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit; BEGINNING at a point in the Southwesterly line of Wilson Avenue, 30 feet wide, said point being a common corner to Lots 14 and 15 of said plan and located N 20° 00’00” W a distance of 121.13 feet along said Wilson Avenue from the intersection of the Northwesterly line of Madison Street; Thence 1) Along the division line of Lots 14 and 1, S 70° 00’ 00” W a distance of 146.00 feet to a point in the line of Lot 19; Thence 2) Along the division line of Lots 14 and 19, N 20° 00’00” W a distance of75.00 feet to a point in the line of Lot 13; Thence 3) Along the division line of Lots 13 and 14, N70° 00’00” E a distance of 146.00 feet to a point in said Wilson Avenue; SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, reservations, conditions, easements and agreements of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware. BEING the same lands conveyed unto Martha E. Oliphant by Deed of H. Edward Maull, Jr., dated November 18,1996, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at

• JUNE 10 - 16 2010 Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 2163, Page 012. BEING the same lands conveyed unto Sam Nyabiosi and Fauzia Nyabiosi by Deed of Martha E. Oliphant, dated June 26, 2006, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 3341, Page 001. Tax Parcel: 2-32-12.1960.00 Property Address: 103 WILSON AVENUE, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 SAM & FAUZIA NYABIOSI and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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PAGE 39 described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece, parcel and tract of land, lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, and the State of Delaware, depicted on a survey prepared by Charles D. Murphy Associates, Inc., dated 15 October 2003, and comprising all of Parcel C, on a plan of Triple G & D Farm Enterprises, as filed with the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plat Book 82 Page 119, lying on the northeasterly side of County Road 632, but not adjacent to, adjoining lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson, Horace A. Jr. and Bonnie G. Maloney, lands now or formerly of Kenneth D. and Donna L. Bender, lands now or formerly of Ernest L. and Sara W. Rogers, lands now or formerly of Noble M. Schuyler, also known as parcel B and lands now or formerly of Albert M. Jr. and Cindy L. French, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: COMMENCING at a point on the northeasterly rightof-way line of County Road 632 and in the centerline of a fifty (50) foot wide access easement inside lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson, said point being distant 4,062 feet, more or less from the right-of-way line intersection of County Road 611; thence running through said Anderson lands the following five (5) courses and distances: 1) North 08 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East 66.89 feet; (2) North 30 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East 74.81 feet; 3) North 57 degrees 05 minutes 18 seconds East 79.87 feet; 4) North 41 degrees 47 minutes 29 second East 88.02 feet and 5) North 55 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East 46.07 feet; to a point on line of lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson; thence running with said Anderson lands and in part with the centerline of said fifty (SO) foot wide access easement, South 77 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds East 33.48 feet to a found iron pipe at a corner for lands now or formerly of Albert M. Jr. and Cindy L. French at the point of beginning; thence running with lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson on the following two (2) courses and distances: I) North 77 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds West 165.82 feet and 2) North 76 degrees 46 minutes 43 seconds West 29.54 feet, to a point at a corner for lands now or formerly of Horace A. JI:. And Bonnie G. Maloney; thence running with said Maloney

lands, North 01 degrees 24 minutes 18 seconds East 874.58 feet to a point at a corner for lands now or formerly of Kenneth D. and Donna L. Bender; thence running with said Bender lands, North 79 degrees 29 minutes 59 seconds East 1, I 02.41 feet to a point at a corner for lands now or formerly of Ernest L. and Sara W. Rogers; thence running with said Rogers lands the following two (2) courses and distances: I) South 72 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East 928.95 feet and 2) South 28 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West 297.56 feet, to a point at a corner for Parcel B; thence running with said Parcel B, North 88 degrees 23 minutes 31 seconds West 1,623.47 feet to a found iron pipe at a corner for the said Parcel B; thence finally running with said Parcel B, lands now or formerly of Albert M. Jr. and Cindy L. Frenche and in part with a 50 foot wide access easement South 03 degrees 38 minutes 50 seconds West, passing over a found iron pipe at 243.77 feet for a total distance of 629.95 feet to the place of beginning, containing 20.35 acres of land, more or less. TOGETHER with the right of ingress and egress over a fifty (50) foot wide access easement from County Road 632 through lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson, as depicted on the above mentioned plat. This right of ingress and egress is to run with the land, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Being the same lands and premises which Jennifer J. Clagg, did grant and convey unto Jennifer J. Clagg and Jason C. Clagg, by deed dated May 24, 2005 and recorded on May 25, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3147 at Page 171. Tax Parcel: 4-306.00-2.00 Property Address: 12921 LIGHTHOUSE LANE, GREENWOOD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale See LEGALS—page 40

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subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JASON C. & JENNIFER J. CLAGG and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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MORNING STAR S. Hardesty, Jay Holloway and Daniel J. Nelson, N 11° 49’27” W a distance of 79.73 feet to a point in the line of lands now or formerly of Jerald S. Smith; THENCE 3) Along the division line of lands herein described and lands now or formerly of Jerald S. Smith, N 7r56’34” E a distance of 74.13 feet to a point in said 20 foot wide alley; THENCE 4) Along said 20 foot wide alley, S 12° 00’00” E a distance of 62.92 feet to the said point of BEGINNING. Containing 0.12 acres of land, more or less. Being the same lands and premises which Charles Miller and Barbara Miller did grant and convey unto Ryan Davis by deed dated November 15, 2006 and recorded on November 28, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3387 Page 090. Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.10118.00 Property Address: 616 ELM STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 RYAN DAVIS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 the Town of Seaford, Delaware, Sussex County, fronting on the east side of North Street and adjoining the land on the south formerly owned by Leonard Halfield on the east by the lot formerly owned by Benjamin Stokley and on the North by the lands formerly of William Wilson being 70 by 135 more or less according to the Sussex County tax map 4/31 5.00 parcel 341 with all improvements thereon. Being the same lands and premises which Willie R. Elder, did grant and convey unto Diane E. Drayton, by deed June 6, 2000 and recorded on November 15, 2000 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2539 at Page 183. Tax Parcel: 4-315.00-341.00 Property Address: 227 NORTH STREET, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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

• JUNE 10 - 16 2010 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 DIANE E. DRAYTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 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 Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known and designated as LOT 44, SHILOH FARMS, a subdivision plot recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 48, Page 52, and in Plot Book 49, Page 196. Being the same lands and premises which David A. Justus, did grant and convey unto Jeri M. Justus, n/k/a Jeri Lynn Miller, by deed dated January 30,2004 and recorded on February 9, 2004 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2941 at Page 63. Tax Parcel: 2-32-14.0080.00 Property Address: 141921 EAST COURT, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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. & DEBORAH S. IRWIN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

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ginning containing 9,897 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr. dated October 6,2000, a copy of which is attached hereto. Being the same lands and premises which Mike T. Ewton, did grant and convey unto Anthony T. Lowe and Hosanna L. Lowe, by deed dated October 27, 2000 and recorded on October 30,2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2534 at Page 181. Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.07163.00 Property Address: 202 WILLOW STREET, LAUREL Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 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 July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 ANTHONY T. & HOSANNA L. LOWE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc See LEGALS—page 41

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Police Journal Hit & run fatality near Seaford

Delaware State Police are investigating a hit and run crash that has killed a Maryland man. The accident occurred Monday at 2:40 p.m. in the northbound lane of US 13 at Swain Road crossover, one mile north of Seaford. Police said Jason Kelly Ross, 30, of Ridgely, was operating a 2005 Yamaha Silver Star motorcycle northbound, approaching the intersection of Sussex 544A, Swain Road. A Nissan had pulled from the median crossover into the left northbound lane of the highway in front of Ross’ motorcycle. Ross lost control of his motorcycle while taking evasive action. His motorcycle began to flip and ejected Ross into the northbound lanes of US 13. The Nissan fled the scene, headed northbound. Ross was flown to Christiana Hospital in New Castle where he died as a result of his injures at 2:30 Tuesday morning. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Troopers are attempting to locate the Nissan Altima to question the driver of the vehicle. If anyone has any information conLEGALS - from Page 40

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cerning the whereabouts of this vehicle or the identity of the driver are ask to call the state police at 644-5020 ext 112. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com. Callers may remain anonymous.

Ace Check Cashing robbed

On June 3 at 7:15 p.m., Seaford Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Ace Check Cashing Express located in the Seaford Village Shopping Center, Seaford. The suspect (a white male wearing dark blue sweat pants and sweatshirt with white gloves) entered the business where he approached two employees, a 25-yearold female and a 34-year-old female. The suspect was able to physically subdue them and bound them inside the business. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene. The Laurel Police Department’s K-9 Unit responded and conducted a track with negative results. The scene was processed by the Seaford Police Criminal Investigations Division. The Seaford Criminal Investigations Division is asking anyone with information

THE FIRST COURSE OF DISTANCE SOUTHEAST 04 DEGREES 36 MINUTES FOR A DISTANCE OF 280 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID ROAD; THENCE (4) BY AND WITH THE NORTH SIDE OF SAID ROAD NORTHEAST 85 DEGREES 24 MINUTES FOR A DISTANCE OF 120 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 33,600 SQUARE FEET AS SHOWN ON THE SURVEY OF P. J. HANNON ASSOCIATES DATED JANUARY 6, 1966, NOW OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, AT GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE, IN DEED BOOK 699, PAGE 369. Being the same lands and premises which Ernestine S. Brown, Administratrix of the Estate of Raymond B. Brown, did grant and convey unto Rose M. Brown, by deed dated June 16, 1993 and recorded on June 16, 1993 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1917 at Page 163. Tax Parcel: 5-3211.00-28.00 Property Address: 6209 WHITE DEER ROAD, DELMAR 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 July 19, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 23, 2010 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 IDA LEE SMITH, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF ROSE M. BROWN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/3/2tc

to contact them at 629-6648 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons involved.

Man arrested for DUI

Delaware State Police have arrested Luis E. Amaya, 40, of Laurel, for DUI and endangering the welfare of a child. An off-duty trooper was following a white Ford Expedition east on Elks Road near Seaford on Monday, May 31 at 6:45 p.m. The trooper called for assistance after he saw that the Ford was driving erratically. Seaford Police and state police stopped the Ford on US 13 south of Brickyard Road. Police made contact with Amaya who was driving and found an 8 year-old female and 3 year-old female in the car. Both children were unrestrained. Amaya appeared to be under the influence and was taken back to Troop 3. Amaya was charged with DUI, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and other traffic charges. Amaya was arraigned and committed to the Department of Correction in default of $820. The children were turned over to a family member.

Man caught with paraphernalia FREE

Delaware State Police have arrested Michael L. Blackburn, 21, of Delmar, after heSUBSCRIBERS was stopped and ONLY found in possession of drug paraphernalia and a prescription drug. Personal Items for Sale. On Tuesday, June 1 at 1:25 a.m., a state Call 629-9788, trooper Blackburn walking along an or sendsaw to P.O. Box 1000, unlitSeaford, portion of highway. The trooper DEthe 19973. stopped Blackburn to check on his welfare and found that Blackburn appeared to be under the influence. The trooper located two syringes and a controlled substance in his possession. Blackburn was transported to the Laurel Police Department where he was charged with possession of a syringe, possession of a non-controlled prescription drug, failing to carry a light on a public roadway and drunk on the highway. He was arraigned and was released $202 unsecured bail.

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with first degree rape and unlawful imprisonment. He was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $52,000 bail pending a preliminary hearing in the Court of Common Pleas in and for Kent County.

Felton man assaults girl

Delaware State Police have arrested Franklin K. Cephas, 42, of Felton, for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl on Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. The incident occurred as the victim was walking on Slaughter Neck Road in Lincoln toward a relative’s house when Cephas drove by in a pickup truck. Cephas stopped his truck and exited the vehicle. Cephas approached the victim while displaying a knife and forced her into the passenger side of the truck. Cephas drove the girl to a remote location where he sexually assaulted her. After the assault Cephas dropped the victim off on Herring Branch Road where she went to a relative’s home to report the incident. Troopers put a description of Cephas’ tan truck out in Sussex and Kent counties. A trooper in Kent County who was in the area of Felton saw the suspect’s vehicle and took Cephas into custody without incident. Cephas was taken to Troop 4 in Georgetown, where he was charged with two counts of first degree rape, second degree kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child, three counts of possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and possession a deadly weapon by a person prohibited. Cephas was arraigned at Court 3 and committed to the Department of Correction in default of $201,500 cash bail.

Troopers investigate kidnapping

State Police are investigating two abductions by gunpoint that occurred within the past week in the mid-morning daylight hours on Wednesday, June 2 and Saturday, June 5 near Christiana. The suspect forced his way into the vehicles and forced the females to drive to undisclosed locations. The suspect is beMan arrested for rape lieved to be the same suspect in both inciDelaware State Police have charged dents because of the suspect’s description Gino Alfonso Laflora, 20, of Fayetteville, and similarity of each incident. N.C., with sexually assaulting a 14-yearBoth incidents occurred while the feold Frederica girl. males were Personal Items for sitting in their vehicle in a On Friday, May 28, the girl reported Sale. parking lot in the areas of Route 7 and to state troopers that she was sexually asRoute 4 in the area of Churchman’s Road, No Vendors Please. saulted by a male who lives in North Caro- north of Christiana in New Castle County. Call lina but was visiting family members who629-9788, After having the females drive the susor send were living in the neighborhood. pecttoaround for an undisclosed amount of The victim told troopers that theP.O. assaultBoxtime, 1000, the suspect assaulted the females and occurred near an open lot between Willow DE then returned them to the area where they Seaford, 19973. Drive and Maple Drive. The victim said were abducted. she knew the suspect from a friend from The suspect is described as a white the neighborhood. male about 5’6 to 5’8, approximately 160 The victim said she was alone with the lbs., average build, late 30’s to early 40’s, suspect in his car when the assault hapcollar length brown hair and a brown muspened. tache. State police worked with family memThe public is asked to be diligent while bers and North Carolina authorities to driving, walking and sitting in their veobtain the suspect’s identity. On Thursday hicle. Report any vehicles or persons that for Sale. June 3, Laflora returned to KentPersonal County Items are suspicious. No Vendors Please. and turned himself into state police at Anyone with information is asked to Call 629-9788, Troop 3. contact state police at 302-834-2630, ext. or send to P.O.205 Boxor1000, Troopers gathered evidence that impliext. 218 or “Crime Stoppers” at 19973. cated Laflora in the crime. He was Seaford, charged DE1-800-TIP-3333 or www.tipsubmit.com.

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It’s time to attend ‘the School of Hard Knocks’ As students throughout our area are graduating from school they ony indsor have accomplished the first of many opportunities. From this point on the willingness to accept and com... doing something you plete future such opportunities will really enjoy as a career land squarely on their shoulders. I remember well when I was is an added bonus to a about 16 years old, my high school history teacher told my class and paycheck. me that we were “eating our white bread” at that stage in our lives. I have no idea what he meant, except that he must have been referring to moment from my teen years on, as fun as how easy we had life at that time. possible. No bills, no worries about where the Having the benefit of hindsight, I now next meal would come from and so on have the one thing that everyone seems to and so forth. Nope, I certainly had no idea acquire at one time or another, but very just how “good” I had it with two parents few can appreciate experiencing — reand a grandmother at home who made grets. I suppose the one true benefit to sure I did not have to consider issues reregrets and mistakes are to have lessons lated to survival. I know they must have learned. However, at some point I fear that struggled at times, but they never made us some of life’s mistakes are terminal. young’uns aware of it. For that reason, I would encourage I have recognized over the past several young people, especially those between years just how valuable that type of childthe ages of 16 and 18, to really take stock hood stability was in terms of helping to in their life and seek to answer the quesprovide support. The problem is I did not tion, “Where would I like to be in 10 use that support to my advantage. The years?” If you are as fortunate as I was at smart thing would have been for me to that age, to have parents or guardians who begin planning a path forward when I was are keeping the survival burden off of your about 16, while still enjoying the comforts shoulders for the time being, take advanof home, to ready myself for a world in tage of it and grasp as much education and which I was the primary caretaker. Instead work experience as possible while this is I was hell bent for leather to make every still the case.

Recognize what it is you enjoy doing the most and try to make that the first goal in terms of a work career. I truly feel that doing something you really enjoy as a career is an added bonus to a paycheck. It is certainly much more enjoyable than spending your life doing whatever you have to do in order to keep the wolves away from the door. I know that traditionally I use my column to write some humorous, lighthearted tale from my childhood. I love that I have this opportunity and so greatly appreciate those people who stop me on the street to say they read and enjoy the column. Words cannot express my heartfelt appreciation for these humbling experiences. However, not every experience in life is particularly humorous. The only thing worse than those negative experiences that occur to all of us and are totally out of our control, are those in which we could have actually changed the tide and avoided the pain and disappointment, had we been better prepared. I know that for the most part, my words will fall on deaf or uninterested ears. However, I grow weary from experiencing the tribulations that past mistakes have created for me. For that reason, I would like for just one young person to truly recognize that “today is the first day of the rest of your life.” Please know that what you accomplish today can very well impact your position in life 20, even 30 years from now. As much as it pains some of you,

education and school are the first steps to success. How much success depends on how tightly you embrace this gift. My advice would be to get greedy and draw every ounce of learning you can from your teachers and other mentors. Remember, after high school the only free education comes by way of experience. Believe me, I speak from experience when I say the “School of Hard Knocks” can be a very tough course to take. Bottom-line, if you have anyone willing to offer you education opportunities or work experiences, grab it like a bundle of money. I assure you, that in the scheme of life, it is worth so much more.

Laurel Independence Day Parade

The Town of Laurel is sponsoring the 16th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3, with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department sponsoring the annual Red, White and Blue Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, July 3, beginning at 10 a.m. (line-up is at 9 a.m.) This year’s theme for the parade is “Laurel Salutes America.” All participants are asked to dress in patriotic colors and all motorized vehicles should be decorated appropriately for the event. The parade will begin on Evergreen Drive and travel north on Central Avenue. To participate in the parade, contact Julie Short or Jamie Smith at Laurel Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 875-2277 and request a parade application. Applications will be accepted until June 30.

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West Seaford’s two winning teams include the fifth grade team (blue shirts)“King of Dreams” and the fourth grade “Dream Works” team (yellow shirts). These students competed in Destination Imagination on April 24 at Delmar High School.

Destination Imagination teams Destination Imagination is the world’s largest creative problem solving program. This school year, two teams formed the program at West Seaford Elementary School. The teams worked months on strategies and research to complete a team challenge. The teams practiced once or twice a week for several hours to build team ideas and produce a product they could use at the new Delaware regional competition on April 24 at Delmar High School. Their

hard work paid off and both teams won first place in their category. Also included in that score was an instant challenge judged for creativity and team work. The 5th graders team, “King of Dreams,” included Hannah Venables, Dominic Long, Abby Pearson, Laura Schumacher, Colleen Roth and Kurtis Webber. The fourth grade team, “Dream Works,” included Clarice Pamplona, Jordan Marine, Cameron Johnson and Miller Gladding.

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Laurel softball team falls to Milford, 3-2, in 10 innings By Mike McClure

The Laurel varsity softball team’s season came to an end with a 3-2 loss to Milford in the state semifinals last Wednesday in Laurel. The Bulldogs took the early lead, but allowed a run in the seventh inning to send the game into extra innings before the Bucs pushed a pair of runs across in the 10th inning. Laurel came to bat in the bottom of the third inning on Wednesday after the game was stopped due to lightning and rain on Tuesday. Kelsey Oliphant hit a home run over the wall in left center with one out in the inning to give the Bulldogs the 1-0 lead. It was the first hit for either team in the game. Milford stranded a runner (first on error) in the top of the fourth inning as Stephanie Wheatley induced three ground outs. Alexis Oliphant and Taylor Oliphant each drew a walk in the bottom of the inning but were left on base. The score remained 1-0 until Milford came up in the top of the seventh inning looking for one run to send the game into extra frames. Morgan Culver led off with a long single to center and courtesy runner Alyssa Dato moved to second on a wild pitch. Marcy McKee reached first on an error to put runners on the corners and Savannah Becker was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Dato scored on an error and Alyssa Sanders appeared to drive in the go ahead run with a sac fly, but the runner at third left too early and was ruled out on appeal. Wheatley got a ground out to end the inning with the score knotted at 1-1. Dickerson collected a two-out single in the bottom of the inning, but Milford recorded the final out to force extra innings. Laurel center fielder Alexis Oliphant looks to make a catch at the wall during her team’s state quarterfinal contest against Milford last week in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

Third baseman Mariah Dickerson throws to first during last week’s game against Milford. Photo by Mike McClure

In the top of the eighth, Lara Parsley hit a bloop single to lead off the inning and moved to second on a sac bunt by Sara Kolobielski and went to third on a ground out by Amber Andrews. Laurel got a ground out to end the threat. Brooke Evans hit a one out single in the bottom of the eight but was left on base. Wheatley sent Milford down in order in the top of the ninth then hit a one out double in the bottom of the inning. The Bulldogs were unable to drive in courtesy runner Alexis Hudson. The international tiebreaker took effect in the 10th inning with each team starting the inning with a runner on second base. Brittany Thompson moved to third on a ground out, Parsley was hit by a pitch and stole second, and Kolobielski hit a slap bunt over the left side of the infield to score both runners (3-1). Dickerson started the inning on second Continued on page 45

Alexis Oliphant- Laurel First team all-conference

Samantha Johnson- Delmar First team all-conference

Lauren Massey- Delmar First team all-conference

Jenna Cahall- Laurel High First team all-conference

Laurel catcher Kelsey Oliphant hits a home run during last Wednesday’s home playoff game against Milford. Photo by Mike McClure

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Post 6 Patriots 2010 schedule

CONFERENCE CHAMPS- The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team won the Henlopen Conference title for the first time in the program’s history. Shown (l to r) with the banner, which will hang in the school’s gym, are: Scott Smart, Kyle Mister, Eric Sharif, Jesse Swanson, Jacob Williams, Nate Jones, Hunter Absher, Denton Mow, Colby Hastings, Justin Allen, Shane Marvel and James Smith. Missing from photo are Sam Grahovic and Ryan Muchmore.

Brown named new Sussex Tech varsity girls’ basketball coach

Sussex Tech recently named Jessie Brown as its new varsity girls’ basketball coach. Brown graduated from James M. Bennett in 1999 where she was selected to the all-conference team two years and was player of the year in the Bayside Conference. Brown went on to attend the University of Maryland- Baltimore campus where she played Division I basketball. Jessie was the team’s captain her junior and senior season and was selected to the all-conference team twice. She played professional ball in Australia and has since returned to her roots in Salisbury where she has run a number of sports camps and coached boys’ and girls’ teams. Brown currently teaches Special Education in the Wicomico County School District.

6/12- vs. Del Vets Post 1 at Wesley College, noon and 3 p.m. 6/13- home vs. Delaware Post 1, noon and 3 p.m. 6/15- at Spooner Post 17, 6 p.m. 6/17- home vs. Sussex East Post 28, 6 p.m. 6/19- home vs. Durney Post 27, noon and 3 p.m. 6/22- home vs. Milford Red Sox Post 3, 6 p.m. 6/26- at VFW Post 3420 Christiana, noon and 3 p.m. 7/6- at Sussex East Post 28, 6 p.m. 7/11- home vs. Post 10 Newark, noon and 3 p.m. 7/17- at Post 25 Middletown, noon and 3 p.m. 7/20- at Spooner Post 17, 6 p.m. 7/22- home vs. Sussex East Post 28, 6 p.m. 7/24- home vs. R.C. DuPont Post 18, noon and 3 p.m. 7/27-8/1- Delaware State Tournament at Shutte Park in Dover

Post 6 Patriots split doubleheader to open season

The Sussex West Post 6 Patriots opened the American Legion baseball season with a doubleheader last weekend after last Thursday’s game against Milford was stopped due to lightning. The Patriots defeated Stahl Post 30, 3-1, in game one last Saturday as Casey Zitvogel allowed one run on four hits and struck out 11 in seven innings. Adam Troyer went 2-4 with a run and an RBI, Tyler Troyer and Jordan Stanley each scored a run, and Nick Cooper drove in a run. Post 6 lost game two, 4-3, despite scoring three runs in the fourth inning to take a 3-2 lead. Joey Petrone hit an RBI triple, Adam Troyer and Tyler Troyer each doubled, and Zitvogel singled in a run in the inning. Tyler Troyer went 2-3 with a run; Kegan Yossick had two hits including a triple; and Petrone, Zitvogel, and Adam Troyer each had an RBI in the loss. The Patriots trailed the Milford Red Sox, 3-0, when last Thursday’s game was suspended due to lightning in the bottom of the fourth. Tyler Troyer had the team’s only hit. The game will continue the next time the Red Sox come to Seaford.

Sports at the Beach to host Akadema Pro Softball Camp Sports at the Beach in Georgetown is hosting an Akadema Pro Softball Camp June 27–30. This camp will cover all aspects of fast pitch softball for grades nine through 12. Fundamental skills will be emphasized and the latest advanced techniques and strategies will be taught by a highly skilled group of coaches and staff: Jeff Savage, head coach at Delaware State University; Laura Streets, assistant coach at Delaware State University and Janice Savage, assistant coach at the University of North Florida. The cost of the camp is $375 to stay on-site and $225 for off-site. For further information contact David Doherty at 302-236-9268 or register online at www.sportsatthebeach.com

Sports at the Beach to host Akadena Pro Baseball Camp

MEMBER-GUEST- The Heritage Shores 18 Hole Ladies held their Third Annual Member-Guest event on May 20 and 21. The tournament theme was Flights of the Butterfly. - Barb Jarkovsky and Sandy Straus, shown above, placed first in the Monarch Flight. See next week’s Star for more photos.

Sports at the Beach in Georgetown is hosting an Akadema Pro Baseball Camp June 20 – 24, 2010. This five-day camp is for the player who truly wants to be challenged to improve his game. Instruction will be provided by the staff of Akadema Pro Player Academy, one of the finest teaching facilities in the country. Included with camp registration is an Akadema gift pack, three meals per day, daily recreation time, skills contest and nightly games. This camp is for ages 10 through 15. The cost of the camp is $375 to stay on-site and $225 for off-site. For more info contact David Doherty at 302-236-9268 or register at www.sportsatthebeach.com

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Laurel Stars of the Week

Female Co-Athlete of the Week- Caroline Phillips- Delmar

Delmar’s Caroline Phillips smashed a three-run home run in her team’s narrow loss to Polytech last Tuesday in the state quarterfinals. Phillips also doubled in a pair in the first round win over Padua.

Female Co-Athlete of the WeekStephanie Wheatley- Laurel High Laurel pitcher Stephanie Wheatley allowed one earned run and three hits while striking out four in 10 innings in last Wednesday’s loss to Milford in the state quarterfinals. Wheatley also doubled and walked at the plate.

Honorable mention- Kelsey Oliphant- Laurel; Brooke Evans- Laurel; Mariah Dickerson- Laurel; Carlee Budd- Delmar; Jen Carr- Delmar; Ryan Fletcher- Sussex Tech; Tim Gaskin- Sussex Tech

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Laurel infielders Breada Boyce, Brooke Evans, and Jenna Cahall play in during their team’s home contest against Milford in the state quarterfinals. The Bucs won the game, 3-2, in 10 innings. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel softball continued base for Laurel and moved to third on a sac bunt by Kelsey Willey before coming home on a sac fly by Kelsey Oliphant. Milford pitcher Janee Williams fielded a comebacker and threw to first for the final

out to seal the 3-2 win for the defending state champs. Kelsey Oliphant homered and drove in two and Evans and Dickerson each had a hit for the Bulldogs. Wheatley allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits and struck out four in 10 innings.

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

Shown (l to r) are Laurel coaches Nikki Johnson, Danielle Shields, and Jodi Green during a break in the action last Wednesday during the state quarterfinal contest in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

VISITING A PRO- Seaford High graduate and Boston Red Sox prospect Derrik Gibson was visited by family and friends when the Greenville Drive traveled to Hagerstown for a weekend of Minor League Baseball. Pictured with Gibson are Jordan Adams, Jair Moore, Jamil Moore, and Terence Moore. Photo by Sharon Parker

Delmarva Basketball Camp to take place at Laurel High The inaugural Delmarva Basketball Camp will take place in the Laurel High School gym Monday, June 21 through Thursday June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of the camp, which is open to children ages 7-18, is $90 ($100 for on-site registration). Registration will take place from 8-9 a.m. on June 21. Campers should arrive dressed to participate (in a t-shirt, shorts and sneakers). Awards will be given to the top performers in each age group at the end of the week. Cold water and Gatorade will be provided by the camp. Each camper will also receive a free t-shirt. For more information, call Chris Griffin at 302-344-2809 or send e-mails to Cgriffin@laurel.k12.de.us.

SPRING SPORTS SCRAPBOOK- Laurel’s Chase Gordy takes a lead as Sussex Tech first baseman Sam Grahovac holds him on during a varsity baseball game between the two teams. Photo by Mike McClure

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H.J. Bunting, Jordan Watson take Twin 20’s at Delaware International By Charlie Brown

H.J. Bunting scored his second win of the season as did Jordan Watson in the Twin 20’s for the NAPA Big Block Modifieds Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Tim Trimble led the first lap of the first 20 lap Big Block main. Bunting used the outside groove to quickly work from fourth to lead lap two. Jamie Mills, who started in eight followed into second and Kenny Brightbill came from ninth to take third on lap three. The only yellow came on lap nine as Watson spun in turn two. On the restart Mills tried the low groove to get by Bunting. Mills was able to pull along side but Bunting was stronger off the turn keeping the lead. Brightbill edged by Mills on lap 11 but Mills regained second on the following circuit. The chase would last to the very end as Bunting, in the J&M Roofing/Teo crossed under the checkered a car length ahead of Mills for the win. “The track was real good,” said Bunting. “It had a bottom and a top and I just put it on the top to see if they could get by me on the bottom.” Brightbill finished in the third spot with Joseph Watson fourth and Matt Jester fifth. Heats were won by Brightbill and Mills. In the second 20 lapper, Chris Glanden who was making his first start of the season set the early pace from his pole starting spot. Jordan Watson worked by George Richardson into second. Watson made a bid for the lead on lap five but got together with Glanden and dropped to third behind Dale Hawkins before he could recover. Watson regained second on the next circuit as the yellow flew as Robert Dutton came to a stop. On the restart Watson stepped up his challenge and took the lead using the outside groove on lap nine. Hawkins took second on lap 11. Mills was on a mission from the back of the field and took third on lap 12. Mills was able to get by Hawkins with four laps to go and began to reel in Watson. With one to go, Mills pulled along side of Watson going into the first turn. Watson was up for the challenge and remained unfazed in the top groove to drive to his second win of the year in the Court-

land Manor/Bicknell. “All I can say is that I got really lucky with the inversion deal,” said Watson. “I spun out in the first one and all night long we’ve had motor problems. I was really getting scared because I kept hearing Jamie’s number on the radio under the cautions. I figured well here he comes and he’s about to slide me soon.” Mills finished second for the second time of the evening. Hawkins finished a personal best for the season in third with Jester fourth and Norman Short, Jr. fifth. Tom Moore led the first three laps of the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified feature. Joseph Tracy used the outside line to take the lead on lap four and Scott Baker worked by Kyle Fuller for third. Cautions spread throughout the race kept the top three tightly bunched. Brandon Blades climbed to fourth and Matt Hawkins held down fifth. Moore would make several bids to regain the lead but Tracy, in the Virgil F. Davis III/Olsen would make no mistakes as he took the win. Moore finished a personal best in second with Baker third. Fourth went to Blades and Hawkins rounded out the top five. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tracy. The 15-lap Mod Lite feature went caution free. Tyler Reed grabbed the lead from Billy Thompson on the first lap and would lead the rest of the distance. James Hill got by Thompson for second on lap five and Brandon Dennis would drop Thompson to fourth two laps later. Reed remained comfortably out front while Hill and Dennis battled for second. Reed brought the Bonneville Roofing/ Lighting across under the checkered for his second win with Hill holding on to finish in second. Dennis finished in the third spot with Tim White fourth and Thompson fifth. Reed set fast time in qualifying.

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Lindsay Rickards- Sussex Tech First team all-conference

Hal Browning gets second win in Non-Stop Late Model Main By Charlie Brown

Hal Browning continued his best season in years as he collected his second win of the season in the 20 lap Super Late Model feature Saturday night at Delaware International. It was the rookie versus the veteran and Andrew Mullins set the early pace with Browning getting by Amanda Whaley to challenge from second. Browning nosed out front on lap three but Mullins regained the spot to keep the lead. Browning was patient and worked his way back to Mullins. Mullins slid high in the fourth turn and Browning drove by to lead lap seven. Kerry King got by Whaley to take third at the halfway point with Derrike Hill riding in fifth. King pressured Mullins for second and Hill dropped Whaley to fifth. While Browning remained smooth out front, Ray Davis, Jr. worked his way into the top five. Browning remained flawless in the non-stop main and took his second checkered on 2010 in the Race Track Auto/Art Collins Trucking/Rocket. Mullins finished a personal best in second with King third. Fourth went to Davis and Donald Lingo, Jr. rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Browning and Whaley. Jack Mullins, Jr. led the first two laps of the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Clint Chalabala was smooth as he worked by Mullins to take the lead on lap three. On lap seven, Mullins and Skip Syester made heavy contact in the second turn with Syester hitting the inside wall hard. Syester was not injured in the incident. Eric Vent got by Justin Breeding on lap nine and tried to run down Chalabala. Tyler Reed powered into third just as the yellow flew with one lap left to go and Chris Hitchens made contact and got into the front straight wall. Chalabala got a great restart and was able to pull away from Vent on the final lap to take his first win of the season and the second of his career in the Cain Construction/No. 24. Vent finished in second with Reed finishing in third. Fourth went to Joe Warren and Breeding rounded out the top five. Vent set fast time in qualifying. The 12-lap Little Lincoln Vintage feature saw Mel Joseph drive from his sixth starting spot to lead lap one. Jamie Wagner held second until Brian Brasure, who started in 13th grabbed the second spot on lap four. Wagner regained second at the halfway sign but Brasure took second for good one lap later. A tangle involving Wagner and Steven Baker on lap 11 set up a one lap shoot out to the finish. Joseph was up to the challenge and took his second win of the season in the Mitchell’s Auto & Truck Salvage ’57 Chevy. Brasure finished in the second spot with Bill Brittingham taking third. Fourth went to Donald Robinson, Jr. and Jeff Wheatley rounded out the top five. Rounding out the rest of the field in order were Emory West, John Stevenson, Bobby Williamson, Tim Archer, Wagner, Virgil Bradford, Baker and Brian Nailor.

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Seaford/Laurel Star Little League scoreboard

Nanticoke Little League- Minor League BaseballRed Sox 11, Orioles 5- Bradley Parks went 2-3 with a double and three RBIs; Justin Wilson was 1-2 with two runs and three RBIs; Dustin Rolf had two hits and two RBIs; Zack Adams and Hunters Severs each had a hit and a run; and Cody Ramsey doubled and scored a run for the Red Sox. Rolf also allowed only one run on two hits and struck out seven in three innings. For the Orioles, Bradley Green went 2-2 with a double and two RBIs, Christian Chandler was 1-1 with and RBI, and Doug Willey added a hit. Willey also pitched the final three innings and allowed one run on one hit while striking out five. Correction- Jacob Waldridge allowed no runs and two hits and struck out seven in two and a third innings for the Dodgers against the Orioles in a Nanticoke Little League Minor League baseball game recently. No results were submitted for the Laurel, Delmar, or Woodbridge Little Leagues. Coaches and parents who want to see their players get the recognition they deserve should send results to sports@mspublications.com or 302-629-9243 (f).

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BRIDGEVILLE CELEBRATES - Fire company member Doug Jones drives the Bridgeville volunteer Fire Company’s 1936 REO Speedwagon fire engine in the Bridgeville volunteer Fire Company’s 100th anniversary parade. Story and related photos about Saturday’s celebration on page 47. Photo by Lynn Parks

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The Seaford School District got an OK says to be aware of these latest SCaMS - IRS taxhike scams. Page from its residents for a tax to pay for14 gOIn’ WEStERn - The Laurel Lions show band practices for their 49th annual variety show, “Lets Go Western,” which will new roofs and elevators. Tuesday’s referbe held April 22 - 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. From left are Jim Littleton on drums, Linda Premo on piano, Bob Murphy on guitar and Cheryl Jones on keyboard. Jeff Premo on saxophone is not pictured. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for youngins endum won with 68 percent of the vote. (under 12). Nearly 700 people voted in the referendum, according to unofficial results posted laDy BullDOgS - The Laurel varsity softball by the Sussex County Department of Electeam hosted Caravel last Thursday in a non-confertions. Of those, 475 voted for battle. the measure ence Page 39 and 222 voted against. 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Vince Fouronde, Mike Larkin cash in on Bad 8 Bonus Days

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The Sussex West Patriots fell to Fox Post 2, 18-6, in a home game Tuesday night in Seaford. Fox scored five runs in the sixth and four in the seventh to pull away. Tyler Troyer hit an RBI double, Dylan Shockley went 2-3 with an RBI, and Chad Sturgeon batted 1-2 with a pair of RBIs. No additional information was provided from this game.

First baseman Chad Sturgeon puts his body in front of a hard hit ball during Tuesday’s American Legion baseball game. Sturgeon had a hit and two RBIs in Sussex West’s home loss to Fox Post 2. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Blue-Gold football media day to take place on Sunday

The Delaware Foundation for Reaching Citizens (DFRC) will host media day this Sunday for the 55th Annual Blue-Gold football game. See next week’s Seaford/Laurel Star for coverage of rhis event as well as coverage of the game, which will take place on Saturday, June 19 at the University of Delaware.

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who lost to Buckson and Eddie Savage, Jr. of Wallops Island, Va. who lost to Farmer. Haas defeated Joshua Dunn of Laurel to win Street Eliminator. Haas had the better reaction and took the double break out win with a 13.048/101.22 on a 13.05. Dunn had a 16.325/84.41 on a 16.35 dial. In Bike Trophy it was Hurd over Bradley Nickerson of Clayton. Nickerson had a .001 reaction but did not run his dial-in and Hurd got the win with an 11.228/106.79 on an 11.22 dial. Nickerson had an 11.910/105.83 on an 11.60 dial. There were no Imports. In Jr. Dragster 1 Truitt went up against Tyler Powell of Delmar, Md. Powell left too early and fouled and Truitt took the win with an 8.970/70.52 on an 8.95 dial. In Jr. Dragster 2 it was Post taking on Amy Jo Jackson of Newark, Md. Post took the double break out win with a 7.887/83.00 on a 7.90 dial while Jackson ran a 7.869/77.37 on a 7.90 dial. The Bad 8 Bonus Days were due largely to the efforts of Jerry Ketterman and the following sponsors: All Pro Kustomz; Bad Habit Racing Trans; Dinky Bradford; Boone Racing and E.T. Signs; Carl King Tires and Tom Stuler; Cannon’s Garage; Lynn Chase; Drummond Race Cars; Patrick Davis and Fire in the Hole Photography; Hans’ Auto & Truck ClinicSpeed, Inc.; Harley Davidson of Seaford and Ron Fensick; Jimmy Hitchens; Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic and Roy Freeman; Hot Rods Plus; Rob Kenny; Lucas Oil; Carlton Mason; Palmer Racing Fuels; Bill Peek; Racetrack Auto; Red Line Race Fuels; Redd Auto, LLC; Reed Signs, Susan and Hank Usilton; Russell Paving; S&W Race Cars; Skydive Delmarva; The Car Store-Auto World; John the Greek, Brad Watkins; Uniforms Unlimited and Viper Venom Fuels, Paul Messick.

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Sussex West’s Dylan Shockley digs for third during the Post 6 Patriots’ 18-6 loss to Fox Post 2 on Tuesday. Shockley had two hits and an RBI in the loss. Photo by Mike McClure

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Patriots’ second baseman Casey Zitogel takes the flip from shortstop Zach Reynolds to turn the double play in the first inning Tuesday night against Fox Post 2 in the American Legion baseball game played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Extra cash was on the line Sunday at the U.S. 13 Dragway with Bad 8 Bonus Days. The weather cooperated just enough and taking home victories were Vince Fouronde of Mt. Airy, Md. in the Bad 8 Full Body and Mike Larkin of Salisbury in Bad 8 Open Wheel. Mark Cathell of Delmar, Md. scored his first win of the season in Super Pro with Pro going to Eddie Baker of Salisbury and Pro Bike to Anthony Buckson of Smyrna. Other winners on the day included: Jessica Haas of Millsboro in Street Elimination; Randy Hurd of Felton in Bike Trophy; Alexis Truitt of Parsonsburg, Md. in Jr. Dragster 1 and Trevor Post of Delmar in Jr. Dragster 2. The Bad 8 Full Body final matched Fouronde and Mike Hooper of Hurlock, Md. Hooper had a hole shot start but broke out with a 7.926/169.81 on a 7.93 dial. Fouronde took the win with a 7.928/165.16 on a 7.90 dial. Low E.T. and Top Speed in qualifying went to Charles Redd of Baltimore, Md. in his ’68 Camaro with a 7.874/176.36. In Bad 8 Open Wheel it was Mike Larkin paired with W.R. Ketterman of Salisbury. Larkin got the win with the help of a .008 reaction light and a run of 7.300/174.68 on a 7.22 dial. Ketterman ran a 7.589/175.16 on a 7.44 dial. Low E.T. and Top Speed was set in qualifying by Lou Thibault of Millsboro with a 7.209/186.96. Cathell in the Truitt ’70 Camaro faced defending champion, Sterling Clough of Marion, Md. in the Super Pro final. Clough had mechanical problems at the starting line and fouled and Cathell ran an 8.820/153.42 on an 8.77 dial for his first win of the year and the seventh of his career. Semi-finalist was Eric Mason of Pocomoke who lost to Clough. Baker met Jack Daniels of Laurel in the Pro final. Daniels had a red light foul and Baker scored the victory with an 11.281/117.93 on an 11.34 dial in his ’82 Malibu. Semi-finalist was Jim Williams of Seaford who lost to Daniels. Anthony Buckson rode up against defending Pro Bike champion James Farmer in the final. Farmer had a red light foul and Buckson was on with a .002 reaction and a run of 11.115/122.39 on an 11.17 dial for his second win of the year. Semifinalists were Deltex Davis of Salisbury

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10 YEARS AGO- The Laurel varsity baseball team lost to Mt. Pleasant, 7-1, in the state semifinals despite three hits by Hykeem Williams. LAST YEAR- Margo Morris retired as a softball/field hockey coach and teacher after working in the Laurel School District for 39 years.

LIZARDS- Shown (l to r from top) are the NYSA U6 Lizards during a recent team party: Coach Doug Collins, Joel Collins, Ava Andrews, Dylan Brown, Coach Andy Brown; bottomZurita Calderon, Hailey Padgett, Dalton Padgett. Absent is Alexa Rolph.

WSBGC to host Summer Sizzling Shooters League The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club is hosting the Summer Sizzling Shooters basketball league this summer. This co-ed league is for ages 6 through 18 with the following age groups: Under 9: ages 6-8; Under 12: ages 9-11; Under 15: ages 12-14; Under 19: ages 15-18. The registration fee is $10 for club members and $25 for non-club members ($15 covers one year membership dues). Participants may register at the club Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Registration is open through June 25 with league play taking place June 29-July 27. Games will take place as follows: U9: Tuesdays 5:30–6:30 p.m.; U12: Thursday 5:30–6:30 p.m.; U15: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.; U19: Thursdays 6:30–8:30 p.m. Please contact Brock Gordy at 302-875-4880 or bgordy@bgclubs.org for more information..

July Jumpoff Basketball Tournament begins July 2

The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club’s July Jumpoff indoor basketball tournament will take place at the Laurel Boys and Girls Club starting July 2. The cost of registration for this 5 vs. 5 tournament (maximum of 10 per team) is $10 per person. This is a double elimination tournament. Teams will choose a team color at registration. All basketball rules apply for this tourney. There will be zero tolerance for unsportsmanlike conduct with no refunds. Games will be two 20 minute halves with two time-outs per half. Trophies and medals will be awarded to the first place teams. Admission is $1 for non-players. Concessions will be available for purchase. The five divisions are: Intermediate: fifth and sixth grade; Middle: seventh and eighth grade; high school: ninth-12th grade; Men’s Open: 18 and up; Women’s Open. Please call Brock at 302-875-4880 or Bgordy@bgclubs.org for more information.

Delmarva Drillers golf tournament to take place June 19

A golf tournament to benefit the Delmarva Drillers 11U travel baseball team will take place on June 19 at the Wood Creek golf course in Delmar. Registration will take place at 7:30 a.m. with an 8 a.m. start time. The cost is $50 per golfer which includes a buffet lunch. There will also be beer for sale and a 50/50 raffle. Golfers are asked to dress appropriately (collared shirt, slacks, no steel spikes). Proceeds from the event benefit the 1020 Delmarva Drillers. Make checks payable to Delmarva Dawgs. Please contact Shawn Phillips at delmarvadrillers@yahoo.com for more information.

Sussex Tech varsity golf team places ninth in the state

The Sussex Tech varsity golf team came in ninth in the state tournament last week. Ryan Fletcher placed 27th with a score of 170 (85, 85) and Tim Gaskin tied for 28th with a score of 171 (81, 90). Trey Jewell also shot a 178 (89, 89) and Josh Mohun added a 191 (89, 102).

Fluharty named first team all-state for girls’ lacrosse Sussex Tech junior Maxine Fluharty was recently named first team all-state for girls’ lacrosse. Fluharty plays midfield for the Ravens and was the only local player named to the all-state teams.

BEES- The NYSA U8 soccer team recently held its team party at Dairy Queen. Shown (clockwise from bottom left) are: Coach Mark Hardesty, Destiny Hearn, Teddy Williams, Aaron Burtelle, Jake Clifton, Trevor Hardesty, Shawn Dornenburg, Alex Dornenburg, Grace Chaffinch, Nathaniel Parks, Coach Doug Collins. Absent is Delaney Collins.

Third Annual Elk Mooneyham Memorial to offer big pay day

The Third Annual Elk Mooneyham Memorial will be held on Saturday, June 12 at the Delaware International Speedway and will offer big bonus money in all divisions. Three years ago drivers Hal Browning and Brian Donley put together the memorial program in memory of Elk Mooneyham. Elk had been a long time sponsor and friend of Browning’s and had been involved in the sport since the early 1960’s. On June 12 the Super Late Models will compete in a 30 lap feature paying a $2,500 bonus to the winner. That will make the winner’s share of the purse a whopping $3,750. There will be an open tire rule for Late Models only with any brand or compound 29x11 tire being allowed. All other DIS Late Model rules will apply. Any driver taking part in the heats, consolation or feature will receive 100 points. The Super Late Model feature will have a very unusual handicapping format. The top two finishers from the heats will report to the front straight with a crew member. The crew member must eat a hot dog and empty a drink then sprint to a finish line. How the members cross the finish is how their respective drivers will line up in the feature. Lots of extra bonus money will be on hand. The Big Block Modifieds will also be going 30 laps in their feature competing for a $1,000 winner’s bonus. That will make their 30 lap event worth $2,750 to the winner. The speedway will provide bonus money to the winners of the rest of the weekly divisions with the Crate Models and AC Delco Modified winners receiving $100 bonuses each and the Mod Lite and Little Lincoln feature winners receiving $50 bonuses each. General admission for the event will be just $12 on the spectator side and $25 for the pits. Children 13 and under are free when accompanied by an adult on the spectator side only. Child’s pit admission is $3. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

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School NewS Family celebrates three graduates

From left, during a recent HealthCorps press conference are: Governor Jack Markell, Laurel Superintendent Dr. John McCoy, Carla Markell, Red Clay Superintendent Mervin Daugherty, and Dr. Mehmet Oz. Laurel High is one of two Delaware high schools selected to be a HealthCorps school.

Laurel High chosen HealthCorps School Laurel High School has been selected as one of two high schools in Delaware to be a HealthCorps School. HealthCorps was founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz of the Dr. Oz Show. HealthCorps offers students a variety of workshops, led by a coordinator, on some of the most practical life skills a student will ever learn including: becoming an educated nutritional consumer, embracing everyday fitness, managing stress, becoming a community health activist and understanding their body. Laurel High will have a full-time coordinator that will instruct 10 HealthCorps workshops every week. The coordinator

will offer nutrition, diet, stress management, and cooking workshops as well as fitness programs for the school’s students, staff and community. Laurel High Wellness Center nurse practitioner Carole Breitkreitz, who represented LHS at a press conference with Dr. Oz and Governor Jack Markell, will be a collaborative partner with the HealthCorps coordinator next year. Breitkreitz will also be the school’s chair on the Wellness Committee, which will be established in conjunction with the program. The school is looking for volunteers to serve on the committee.

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SHS student honored

Seaford High School Senior, TuyetNhung Nguyen, has won numerous awards and scholarships and has participated in

many organizations around the school. She was one of the co-presidents for the Business Professionals Association (BPA) team at Seaford Senior High School. She also won several awards for BPA including First Place in State Tuyet-Nhung Nguyen for Fundamental Accounting (20072008), First Place in State for Integrated Office Applications (2007-2008), Second Place in State for Integrated Office Applications (2008-2009), First Place in State for Integrated Office Applications (20092010), and Second Place at Nationals for Integrated Office Applications (20092010). She also won awards for Science Olympiad including First Place in State Anatomy and Physiology (2010), Fifth Place in State Ornithology (2010), and Sixth Place in State Physics Lab (2010). Tuyet-Nhung was also the National Merit Commended Student, awarded the 2010 Excellence in TRIO Award, the American Association of University Women Academic Recognition, The Delaware Secretary of Education Scholar, and the AP Scholar with Distinction. She was also a member of the third place team in Eastern Shore Mathematics Competition (2006-2007). In order to achieve community service hours, she joined school clubs such as the National Honor Society, and participated in the Health Career Internship Program and the Diamond of Nanticoke Volunteer. Tuyet-Nhung is the Yearbook treasurer/ business manager, vice president of Junior Entrepreneurs in Training Program, and participated in the Principal’s Advisory Committee and Educational Talent Search. Tuyet-Nhung ranks number 1 in her class out of 172 students and has won $66,500 in total scholarship funds. These scholarships includes Mid-Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (MEAEOPP) Scholarship-$500,

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Phillips performs at convention

Jillian Phillips, the daughter of Vance and Lisa Phillips of Laurel, performed for an audience of more than 11,000 people at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, N.C. on May 15. Phillips is a member of the RandolphMacon Academy (R-MA) Chorus, which, in conjunction with the R-MA Band, performed an hour-long concert, “Tribute to the United States Armed Forces,” as part of the National Rifle Association’s “Celebration of American Values Freedom Experience.” Phillips is a senior at the Academy.

GMS students excel at festival

The Greenwood Mennonite School Jr. High Small Ensemble, under the director of Kevin Yoder, earned a Superior Rating at the ACSI Fine Arts Festival held in Bear. Superior is the highest score possible in their division, and they were honored by being asked to perform at the closing program. Members of the ensemble are: Logan Benton, Leah Bollinger, Jacob Borders, Brianna Bryfogle, Meghan Hamilton, Bethany Marvel, Iva Pritchett, Cody Sapp and Luke Schlabach. The Jr. High Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Yoder, also received a Superior Rating, the highest score possible in their division. Members of the chorus are: Melody Anderson, Cole Attix, Hayley Bender, Logan Benton, Katelyn Biasi, Leah Bollinger, Jacob Borders, Elizabeth Bowlin, Brianna Bryfogle, Ericka Byler, Emily Chisenhall, Mary Chupp, Collin Garey, Riley Gehman, Meghan Hamilton, Destiny Hand, Shannon Hill, Bethany Marvel, Andrew Mitchell, Anna O’Brien, Chad Pase, Iva Pritchett, Cody Sapp, Luke Schlabach, Rebecca Shirey, Janelle Smoker, James Tennefoss, Trevor Timmons, Mariah Troyer, Savanna Weaber, Rhonda Wilkins, Sarah Wilson and Sarah Yatuzis.

Scott accepted into Peabody

Maria Adele Scott, 17, of Bridgeville, has been accepted into the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Johns Hopkins

University. Maria graduates next month and will enter the conservatory in August as a piano performance major. Peabody was founded in 1857 and has an international reputation as a leading music conservatory. Scott Maria has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, N.Y. and has won the Coastal Concerts Scholarship for the last two years. She was recently awarded a Merit Award from the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts after auditioning for youngArts 2010. Maria has been schooled at home. She studies music at the Wilmington branch of The Music School of Delaware where she was recently honored as a graduate of their certificate program. She has been awarded numerous scholarships and awards while at the school and will perform her senior recital at The Music School on June 8 at 7 p.m. The recital is free and open to the public. Maria is the daughter of Jeff and Jeanine Scott and granddaughter of Ralph L. Scott Jr. and the late Puff Scott.

SPELLING BEE - On Tuesday, May 11, 5th grade students at Frederick Douglass Elementary school competed against one another in a spelling bee. The top finishers were Antonio Ambrosino (2nd place), Hannah Doyle (3rd place), and Bridget Johnson (1st place). These students competed in the district spelling bee against 5th graders from Seaford’s other elementary schools on May 25.

Shaver named to Dean’s List

Wingate University has named Aaron Shaver of Bethel to the Dean’s List for demonstrating outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2010 semester. The Dean’s List requires a term GPA of 3.30 or at least 12 quality point academic hours with no grade below a C.

Smith named to Dean’s List

Heather Smith of Greenwood, a senior English literary studies major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2010 semester. To be eligible, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

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STUDENT RAISES MONEY FOR CAMP - As part of her senior project, Sussex Technical High School senior Kaylyn Warner of Greenwood (right) held several fundraisers to help send a child to asthma camp. She recently presented a check for $555.55 to Kelli Burris, regional vice president of the American Lung Association.

WILSON NAMED WINNER - Worcester Prep Grade 7 student Mark Wilson, Seaford, was honored as the Eastern Division Winner in the Daughters of the American Revolution annual historic essay competition. His essay about the transcontinental railroad has been sent for consideration for a national prize. His essay won first at the Worcester County and State of Maryland levels before going on to win the Eastern Division region.

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Graduation Snapshots

Members of the Laurel High graduating class were presented with flowers prior to last Thursday’s commencement. Photo by Mike McClure

Members of the Laurel High class of 1960 were recognized during the school’s 2010 graduation ceremony. According to Laurel Principal Dean Ivory, 21 of the 80 surviving members of the class of 1960 were present for Thursday’s ceremony. Photo by Mike McClure

Richard Fulton a Social Studies/Political Science teacher at Delmar Middle/Senior High was the commencement speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. “It’s the people of Delmar that make us at Delmar successful,” Fulton said. “Don’t be afraid of your choices. Don’t be afraid to fail.” Photo by Mike McClure

“As the class of 2010, we are a close group of students and most of us have known each other since kindergarten. No matter where we go at the end of the summer, this school will always be home. We will forever be Wildcats,” Delmar valedictorian Heather Conaway said during her speech last Friday. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel senior Medgine Picard sings the National Anthem during the Laurel High commencement which was held last Thursday. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel High’s C.J. Snead does a little dance as he makes his way across the stage to receive his diploma during last week’s commencement. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar graduate Leah Wilson asks for a moment of silence during last Friday’s commencement exercises. The ceremony was held in the gym due to the heat and a chance of rain. Photo by Mike McClure

“As our time comes to an end (at Delmar High) I realize there are many things I will miss,” Salutatorian Megan Warren told her classmates. Photo by Mike McClure

Members of the Delmar High class of 2010 smile during last Friday’s commencement exercises, which took place in the school’s gym due to the weather. Photo by Mike McClure

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Sussex Tech seniors are awarded over $4.3 million

Seniors at Sussex Technical High School received more than $4.3 million in scholarships and awards from various colleges, universities and local organizations. Awards were presented during the annual Senior Awards Ceremony at the school in Georgetown on Tuesday evening, June 1. Area seniors honored were: Justin Allen, Laurel – Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award, Jewel Hickman-Laurel Lioness Club Scholarship, Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship, Laurel Civic Club Scholarship, Odd Fellows of Charity Lodge #27 Scholarship Marley Arbaiza, Seaford – President’s Education Silver Award Paul Asa, Seaford – President’s Education Silver Award Daniel Ash, Laurel – Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Jenn Bailey, Greenwood – President’s Education Silver Award, Criminal Justice Technology Outstanding Senior Andrew Bell, Seaford – John H. Porter1st State Chapter-Tuskegee Airman Scholarship, American Legion Dept. of Delaware Oratorical Contest Award, Nanticoke American Legion Post 6 Oratorical Contest Award, President’s Education Gold Award, General Federation of Women’s Club Scholarship, Selbyville Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship, Health Pro CNA Pin, National Honor Society, Alyssa Youse Memorial Scholarship, Laurel American Legion Post 19 Scholarship Cody Belote, Laurel – President’s Education Silver Award, Communications Club Award, Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Tereena Brooks, Bridgeville – Health Pro CNA Pin Sabree’ Burbage, Seaford – President’s Education Gold Award, Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Scholarship, Health Pro CNA Pin, National Honor Society Tania Caceres, Bridgeville – Health Pro CNA Pin Joey Cloughly, Bridgeville – Key Club Award Ralph Day, Laurel – President’s Education Silver Award, Key Club Award Carlton Dickerson, Laurel – Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Tyler Dickson, Bridgeville – President’s Education Silver Award, Historical Vintage Car Club of Delaware Scholarship, Auto/ Diesel Technology Outstanding Senior AnnaMarie Dill, Seaford – President’s Education Gold Award, Health Pro CNA Pin, National Honor Society, Delaware Volunteer Elective Credit and American Citizenship Award Kristin Drummond, Bridgeville – President’s Education Gold Award, National Honor Society Whitney Ebron, Seaford – President’s Education Silver Award Mike Edelin, Laurel – President Education Silver Award, Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Scholarship, National Honor Society, Key Club Award Erica Edwards, Seaford – DNREC-Gerard Esposito Environmental Studies Scholarship Dana Farrow, Seaford – President’s Education Silver Award Emily Genshaw, Seaford – President’s Education Gold Award, National Honor Society, Sussex Tech Foundation Scholarship Sharmaine Harris, Laurel – President’s Education Silver Award Jacklyn James, Seaford – Oak OrchardRiverdale American Legion Post 28 Scholarship, Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Caitlin Knotts, Bridgeville – President’s Education Gold Award, National Honor So-

ciety Emir Laroya, Seaford – President’s Education Silver Award, National Honor Society Chris Liammayty, Bethel – Health Pro CNA Pin Brooke Miller, Laurel – Sussex Tech Foundation Scholarship Maria Mulrine, Seaford – Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Scholarship Amanda Nichols, Greenwood – American Citizenship Award, Collision Repair Outstanding Senior, Delaware Volunteer Credit Award Warren Oney, Seaford – Digital Publishing and Print Design Outstanding Senior, Key Club Award, Sussex Academy of the Arts and Sciences Foundation Award, Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Paul Osborne, Bridgville – Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Scholarship Halie Parker, Laurel – American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28-Oak Orchard Scholarship, President’s Education Silver Award, Laurel Lioness Club Scholarship, Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship, Elizabeth J. White Memorial Scholarship Mathew Parsons, Laurel – President’s Education Gold Award, Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Kinjal Patel, Seaford – President’s Education Gold Award, Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Scholarship, National Honor Society, Key Club Award Benedict Pineyro, Bridgeville – President’s Education Silver Award Mark Porches, Seaford – William Wilson Memorial Scholarship Taylor Rager, Bridgeville – Health Pro CNA Pin Bethany Redman, Seaford – Key Club Award Chad Ricci, Laurel – President’s Education Gold Award Lauren Smith, Seaford – Health Pro CNA Pin Caitlin Stone, Bridgeville – President’s Education Silver Award, Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Scholarship, Communications Club Award Tara Taylor, Bridgeville – President’s Education Gold Award, Selbyville Elks LodgeMost Valuable Student Scholarship Shelbi Temple, Bridgeville – President’s Education Silver Award Xavier Thomas, Bridgeville – Health Pro CNA Pin Kasey Thompson, Greenwood – President’s Education Silver Award, Health Pro Outstanding Senior, Health Pro CNA Pin, National Honor Society Melissa Trout, Laurel – Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Alexis Turzani, Seaford – Collision Repair Outstanding Senior Sarah Val, Seaford – Cosmetology Outstanding Senior Kaylyn Warner, Greenwood – Health Pro CNA Pin Shani Wells, Laurel – President’s Education Silver Award, Key Club Award Courtlyn Whaley, Laurel – President’s Education Silver Award, Laurel Alumni Association Scholarship Daisy Wharton, Laurel – President’s Education Silver Award, Health Pro CNA Pin, Key Club Award, Delaware Volunteer Credit Award DaNee’ White, Laurel – President’s Education Silver Award Amber Williamson, Seaford – President’s Education Gold Award, National Honor Society, Delaware Volunteer Credit Award Samantha Yale, Seaford – Health Pro CNA Pin Anna Yelverton, Seaford – President’s Education Gold Award, Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Scholarship, National Honor

District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Savini proudly presented the Sussex Tech Foundation Scholarships to seniors Brooke Miller of Laurel, Kurt Browning of Georgetown and Emily Genshaw of Seaford.

Sussex Tech senior Justin Allen of Laurel receives the Robert C. Ellis Scholarship, sponsored by the Laurel Civic Club, from Lawrence Elliott.

Sussex Tech senior Halie Parker of Laurel receives one of the Laurel Lioness Club Scholarships from Joan Hart. The other scholarship recipient was Justin Allen of Laurel.

Receiving the Sussex Academy Founder Scholarship from Bill Pfaff (left) was Sussex Tech senior Warren Oney of Seaford.

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Sussex Tech High School 2010 graduation ceremony

Front row seats at Sussex Tech graduation went to, from left: Justin Allen, Laurel; Aubrey Allen, Lincoln; Britteny Alexander, Milton; Class Reporter Cartina Church, Frankford; Class Parliamentarian Grace Batten, Milton; and Class Treasurer Sabree Burbage, Seaford. Photos by Carolyn O’Neal

Daniel Ash of Laurel is proud to escort classmate Jacklyn James of Seaford during the processional at their graduation ceremony from Sussex Technical High School.

Halie Parker of Laurel proudly shows off the Sussex Tech diploma she received during commencement exercises Thursday, June 3.

Sussex Tech graduates Cody Matthews of Laurel and Jenn Bailey of Greenwood walk together in the commencement processional.

Deneisia Cannon of Laurel skips for joy when her name is called to receive her diploma from Sussex Technical High School.

Sussex Tech District Superintendent Dr. Patrick Savini acknowledges the audience as he walks to the stage to address the graduating Class of 2010. Others following him include School Board members Annelle O’Neal of Laurel and Judy Emory of Milford.

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WRITER’S WORKSHOP - Local author Ed Okonowicz recently visited the Laurel Intermediate School Library to present a writer’s workshop sponsored by the Delaware Humanities forum.

Judy graduates from Bridgewater

Samantha Judy, from Greenwood, graduated from Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Va., on May 16. She majored in psychology. Bridgewater is a private, four-year liberal arts college, enrolling more than 1,500 students. Founded in 1880 and located in the Central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, it was the state’s first private, coeducational senior college. There were 302 graduates in the 2010 class.

Bay graduates from The Citadel

Cadet Sophia Margaret Bay of Seaford graduated from The Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. She earned a BS in physical education. CBS New Chief Washington correspondent Bob Shieffer delivered the commencement address at the May 8 graduation ceremony. Bay also achieved Dean’s List recognition, which is given to those students, registered for 12 or more semester hours,

FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS - The Seaford Christian Academy presents this year’s Fire Prevention Poster/Essay winners. With Sam Hastings of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department are (back) Amber Russell, Trey Harrington, Matthew Ritter, Robbie Quillen, Isaac Loudon, Matthew Allen and Derek Nepert; (front) Aubrie Meredith and Olivia Santos. Not pictured are Morganne and Alden Partyka.

whose grade point ratio is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester’s work. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bay.

Mayercsik graduates from UD

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Del Tech students are named to President’s List and Dean’s List

Savannah Maher (left) and Destiny Williams, Sussex Tech juniors, produced a winning video for the Delaware Division of Public Health.

Students produce top commercial Two Sussex Technical High School juniors were awarded $1,000 for producing the winning video in the “Get Up and Do Something” video contest, sponsored by the Delaware Division of Public Health. Savannah Maher of Milford and Destiny Williams of Greenwood, media broadcasting students at Sussex Tech, produced a 30-second video commercial that promotes physical activity or healthy eating among kids and/or their families. They recruited friends and classmates to participate in the video urging everyone to “get up and do something.” Entries that met the criteria of the contest were uploaded onto the website www. getupanddosomething.org and were part of a statewide voting contest. Students across the state voted for their favorite commercial video as many times as they wished with a limit of one vote per day. Students

Vincent receives DVM from the University of Missouri

Ashley Joan Vincent, 26, received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri on May 14. She was inducted in her junior year into the Society of Phi Zeta (the honor society of veterinary medicine) and graduated Vincent magna cum laude. Ashley spent her undergraduate years at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Penn., where she also graduated magna cum laude, with a B.S. in veterinary technology with a concentration in biology. Vincent has returned to Seaford and is working at Eastern Shore Veterinary Hospital in Laurel. She is the daughter of Bruce and Linda Vincent, and granddaughter of Nancy Cook Marsh and the late Ellwood Cook. Her paternal grandparents were Irving and Jane Vincent.

with entries that received the most votes and were favorably reviewed by an expert panel received a prize and will be considered for possible airing in the Delaware Division of Public Health’s “Get Up And Do Something” campaign. Destiny and Savannah received their award while also being honored at a Blue Rocks baseball game in late May.

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HealthCorps seeks volunteers

Laurel High School (LHS) has been selected as one of two high schools in Delaware to be a HealthCorps School. HealthCorps was founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz of the Dr. Oz Show. HealthCorps offers students a variety of workshops led by a coordinator, on some of the most practical life skills a student will ever learn, including becoming an education nutritional consumer, embracing everyday fitness, managing stress, becoming a community health activist and understanding the most precious item he or she will inherit, his body. Laurel High School will have a full time coordinator that will instruct 10 HealthCorps workshops every week. The coordinator will offer nutrition, diet, stress management and cooking workshops as well as fitness programs for our students, staff and community. We are looking for volunteers to serve on our Wellness Committee with Carole Breitkretz, our Wellness Center nurse practitioner and HealthCorps coordinator. If interested in joining this committee, call the school at 875-6120. Bonnie Bly Elliott

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by the Department of Defense By Rep. Michael N. Castle The U.S. budget deficit soared to $1.4 trillion last year, and is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by the end of 2010. Experts agree that a deficit this size cannot be sustained in the long-term. Families across Delaware and throughout the nation are making smart choices with their finances in this economic climate, tightening their budgets and saving money, and the federal government needs to do the same. Federal dollars must be spent efficiently, and with good reason behind every purchase. Each day the Department of Defense spends just over $1 billion on contracts to acquire products and services from defense contractors to provide our soldiers with the necessary resources to keep them protected while they fight to defend our freedoms and bring stability to volatile regions around the globe. Unfortunately, this acquisition process has, at times, run into problems such as dramatic cost increases, late deliveries and

significant performance shortfalls - wasting billions of dollars in critical funding. For these reasons, it is essential that we ensure the Department is making the most effective use of the resources and funding provided by American taxpayers by eliminating wasteful spending and improving efficiency of the Defense acquisition process. Since coming to Congress, I have introduced and lent my support to several measures aimed at bringing transparency and accountability to the Defense contracting process. Most recently, I voted in support of the Implementing Management for Performance and Related Reforms to Obtain Value In Every (IMPROVE) Acquisition Act, which was considered in the U.S. House of Representatives to improve the awards and incentive programs for acquisitions in order to maximize the Defense Department’s return on investment. This will ensure we are providing soldiers with necessary capabilities at the best value for the U.S. taxpayer.

Specifically, the IMPROVE Acquisitions Act, which is awaiting consideration in the U.S. Senate, requires the Department of Defense to create a performance management system for acquisitions, which will be subject to assessments and audits. This bill will establish financial incentives in the form of salary increases, bonuses and penalties to ensure that performance goals are being met. Additionally, this measure will require potential federal contractors to provide certification that they do not have a seriously delinquent tax debt. The IMPROVE Acquisitions Act is just one of many steps we should be taking to reduce spending levels and restore fiscal responsibility and accountability to the federal budget. It should also serve as a model that could be similarly applied to other departments and agencies to reduce wasteful spending to better reflect the efficiencies that the American people not only demand, but deserve.

Time to decide what you are willing to support Article 2 of three for the new Referendum

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June 22 is just a few days away New construction and in preparation for our comwill positively impact munity meeting at the Middle School Field House at 6 p.m., I our community and have assembled a brief summary we all need to weigh of our proposed projects. Here is in on how much we a breakdown of each Certificate of Necessity (CN), issued by the want to undertake. Department of Education (DOE) and the projected costs, state (74%) proximately $300,000 and local share is and local (26%) share. All figures $100,000. given are approximate. There were seven CN# 1116C is for construction of the distinct CN’s awarded to our district on new stadium and track. The state share November 29, 2009, and are due to expire is $2.6 milion and the local share is October 31, 2010 if unused. The first CN, $900,000. This is projected to be built next #1116A is the construction of the 700-pupil high school at 115,421 square feet. The to the post office, although actual placement will be based upon recommendations state share is approximately $34 million by the architects and engineers. and the local share is $12 million. It is exThe new middle school is CN # 1116D pected to be constructed on property curand will hold 700 students at 96,997 rently owned by the district. square feet. Discussions have ranged from CN # 1116B is funding to purchase a separate building to a complex that property contiguous to lands we currently would house the high school and middle own to provide entrance and egress to the school. State share of the cost of this projhigh school site. The state share is ap-

ect is $26 million and local is $9 million. CN #1116E is for a new 1200-student elementary school designed to house students from PreK-5 in a 120,817-squarefoot facility. While this appears large for an elementary school, the idea was to house PreK-2 in one side and grades 3-5 in the other, using the same approach as the middle school/high school complex. The actual location of this building will be recommended by the engineers and architects and determined by the school board. CN #1116F is for the renovation of the 1921 section of the middle school for a central office, the departments of technology, transportation, and maintenance. In addition, we would provide some community space for classes and the former library/auditorium would become the school board conference room. The state share of this project is $6 million and the local share is $2 million. CN#1116G supports the engineering, abatement, demolition, and site restoration of North Laurel Elementary School. The state portion of this cost is $2.5 million and local is $883,000. As we develop the ballot for voting in

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September on the new referendum, we must decide which of the CN’s we will accept. We have the option of accepting all or some of letters A-G. If we leave any off the ballot, they will expire October 31, 2010 and we would then have to reapply for any future projects we would want to do. The current shared rate of construction costs of 74% state and 26% local is not guaranteed for any future CN’s. When voters go to the polls in September, they will vote only on the items presented on the ballot. The purpose of the community meetings is to determine what the community will support when it comes to providing new facilities for our children. Our theme for the current referendum is “Building a Better Future for our Laurel School District Community.” New construction will positively impact our community and we all need to weigh in on how much we want to undertake. Plan now to attend the June 22 referendum meeting at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Field House. John W. McCoy, Ed.D, is superintendent of the Laurel School District

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Final Word

Leadership, not change, needed

The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States was a remarkable event in the history of our nation. He brought a message of “hope and change” and captivated us all, regardless of political viewpoint. He has characterized his own mesmerizing ability to inspire with his words as “a gift.” As a conservative, I have been concerned about his background, friends and political point of view; however, like most Americans, I was willing to give him a chance. As it turns out, his extreme liberal views may not be his greatest problem: It may be a dearth of leadership. All we really know about Obama’s life is contained in his writings. His compelling story has inspired millions. However, his resume is pretty thin for arguably the most challenging job in the world. His work history contains no management or leadership experience. He was a constitutional law instructor, Chicago community organizer, state legislator and a part time U.S. Senator for nearly four years while he ran for the White House. After he was elected, he selected leftwing advisors from politics and academia. Columnist Charles Krauthammer commented that he had surrounded himself with people who had “never even run a candy store.” The oil crisis in the Gulf has exposed his inexperience. The administration was slow to respond, didn’t learn of the gravity of the situation from BP until it had become a crisis, and worst of all, has fumbled the clean-up effort. It was nine days before the president headed to the Gulf for a first-hand experience, which turned out to be a short photo op. He made two more trips within the first month and a half of the crisis. Meanwhile, the oil relentlessly invaded the Gulf’s beaches and wetlands, and even threatened Florida’s coast. BP tried a variety of different approaches to plug the leak, but solutions that worked in shallower water failed miserably a mile down. General consensus indicates it will be fall before the leak is stopped. The president’s initial response was to blame others, and show his thin skin when he was criticized for being cool and aloof. He said he could yell and scream but that wouldn’t help. The administration threatened to “put its boot on BP’s neck.” Even President Bush came in for some of the blame. Then there was the knee-jerk reaction to cease all deep water drilling in the Gulf. Even his supporters criticized the president. James Carville called the president’s response “lackadaisical.” Ellis Henican, a liberal Fox News contributor, criticized Obama for not showing sufficient empathy towards Gulf Coast residents, citing Bill Clinton’s ability to feel people’s pain. Where Mr. Henican misses the boat is that Obama’s weakness is more than just lack of empathy, it is a lack of understanding of what leaders must do in a crisis. Instead of marshalling all forces available

and spending dollars already set aside for the stimulus, the administration has moved too slowly, accompanied by blame and threats of litigation. Fifty days into the crisis, he has not even talked personally with the CEO of BP, Tony Hayward, who is responsible for stopping the leak. It is apparent the Federal Government has not learned much since the Katrina disaster of 2006. The one significant difference is press coverage. From day one, the national press blasted the Bush administration for its inadequate response. Much was justified. However, the press has continued to provide cover for President Obama for the most part during this crisis. The Associated Press described his response as “aggressive,” while not providing specifics. NBC had no comment when the president answered his critics on the network with this statement: “I don’t sit around just talking to experts because this is a college seminar; we talk to these folks because they potentially have the best answers, so I know whose ass to kick.” What? Fred D. Seth, Jr.

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Federal Debt as of June 8, 2010 at 10:32 p.m. $13,057,095,368,671 Population of United States 308,484,243 Each citizen’s share of debt $42,321 The average citizen’s share of debt increased $149 in the past seven days. The debt increased by more than $47.7 billion and the population increased by 41,777. Source: brillig.com/debt_clock June temperature records 104 in 1984 34 in 1897

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