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INVISTA AND OSHA AGREEMENT - The accord, which will allow the company and the federal agency to share safety information, includes the Seaford nylon plant. Page 5

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POND BACK ON ROAD TO HEALTH - Nearly two years after a flood that washed out its dam, the Galestown Pond is slowly filling with water. Page 12

last Saturday at the University of

LONG-TIME CHURCH MEMBERS RECOGNIZED - An area church honors those who have been members for 30 years or more. Together, they have more than two centuries in the church. Page 13

Photo by Mike McClure

FURNITURE STORE COMING SOON Wheaton’s in Seaford, to be in the former Tull’s, Shoppes at Dairy Lane, will sell solid wood furniture that is made in North America. Page 6 NEW PIZZARIA - Hungry Howie’s restaurant is the first on Delmarva. Page 15 FISH COMEBACK - The state releases more than half a million shad fry in the Nanticoke River.

This is the eighth year of the fishery restoration project. Page 49 ALL-STARS - The 9- and 10-year-old softball and baseball all-stars began play this week. See photos and scores beginning on page 41.

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Delaware. See story on page 41.

Mentoring results in better grades

By Mike McClure The Laurel School Board received a report from the Delaware Adolescent Program Inc. (DAPI) on the Laurel Kids Connection mentoring program during its meeting last Wednesday.

The board also discussed a proposal to sell advertising signs to be displayed at varsity high school games.

Lucy O’Donnell and program coordinator Kim Trivits spoke to the board about the Laurel Kids Connection mentoring program, which they began working on eight months ago. Mentors met with students for the final four months of the school year.

According to O’Donnell, there were 33 matches of Bulldogs and Bulldog Buddies. The adults and children met an average of 3.7 times per week, resulting in a 10-percent increase in the children’s grade point averages.

“We’re very excited about that. We think that it’s going to do great things for the students in the Laurel community,” said O’Donnell.

Trivits presented certificates of appreciation to acting superintendent Linda Schenck and the Laurel School District, to Laurel Middle School and its principal, Jennifer Givens, and to Laurel Intermediate School and its principal, Julie Bradley.

“This program is meant to be for the community,” Trivits said. “To raise the GPA 10 percent in four months is just amazing.”

Laurel High athletic director Jerry Mears spoke to the board about a request to sell 4- foot by 8-foot vinyl signs to companies to be displayed on the varsity football and hockey fields in the fall, the gymnasium in the winter and the baseball and softball fields in the spring. The signs will be rolled up and stored at the end of each season.

The original proposal called for Continued on page four

State hospital tax ‘bad policy’

By Lynn R. Parks A state proposal to tax hospital receipts is simply “bad policy,” said Mark Rappaport, chief executive officer of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.

The tax could spell the end of Nanticoke’s anticipated $1 million surplus next year, added chief financial officer Darr Hall. This for a hospital that has been struggling to get any kind of surplus: In the last two years, it has posted a loss.

“This tax is not in our budget” for fiscal year 2009, said Hall. “Our $1 million surplus could turn into a loss of $1 million, or $2 million.”

Representatives of Nanticoke were expected to be among hospital personnel attending a rally at Legislative Hall Wednesday, to protest the proposed tax. A decision on the tax will be part of the final state budget, which has to be approved by July 1.

The state has proposed the tax as part of its efforts to overcome a $217 million revenue shortfall. As proposed,

the tax would charge hospitals 2.9 percent on their net patient revenue, or the amount that the hospitals expect to receive in return for care that they provide.

“They would tax us on what we expect to receive,” Rappaport said. Not taken into account, he added, would be the bad debts — 5 to 6 percent, in Nanticoke’s case — that hospitals have to absorb.

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Proposed state tax could mean a $3 million bill for Nanticoke Memorial Continued from page one

don’t get,” Rappaport said.

Rappaport said that the tax would mean a up $3 million bill for Nanticoke. The hospital’s net patient revenue is expected to be $100 million in fiscal year 2009, which starts in July.

Hospital spokesman Tom Brown stopped short of saying that the new tax burden could mean that the hospital would be forced to close.

“We would have to make up the money somewhere,” he said. “But the loss of that money would affect our ability to provide care, that’s for certain.”

“Ultimately, it could mean higher hospital bills for patients,” Hall added.

State officials are hoping that the tax would generate up to $18 million for state coffers. They say that through a complex system of federal reimbursement, the tax would result in Medicaid payments that would mean that the hospitals would break even.

But a former executive with the federal Medicaid program says that the tax as proposed would not result in increased federal reimbursement.

“Based on the information we have, [the tax] would not likely qualify for federal matching funds,” Kathleen McGuan wrote in a letter to the Delaware Healthcare Association.

“Ms. McGuan has confirmed what a lot of experienced health care professionals have been saying,” Delaware Healthcare Association president Wayne Smith said.

“The provider tax scheme would probably be rejected by Washington. Not only would this leave a gap in the state’s budget, but it would also deny hospitals millions and millions of dollars needed to [make up for] the hospital tax.”

“They say that we will get our money back, but that is very problematic,” Brown said.

“We just don’t have the confidence that in the end, the hospital’s will be held harmless,” Rappaport added.

If lawmakers approve the tax, Delaware would join 43 other states that tax hospital receipts.

But, Hall said, those other states use the revenue to help hospitals with capital projects or to pay for care for the indigent, a system that makes the federal government more likely to increase Medicaid reimbursements.

“This instead is designed just to help the state budget,” he said. “This is the first time I have ever seen this kind of money grab at the state level.”

“This is being driven by the state’s need to balance its budget,” Brown added. “But it would mean a tremendous hardship on hospitals. The state is putting a tax burden on non-profit hospitals. The state would be taxing something that is already doing its share.”

And, Rappaport warned, once the tax is allowed, it will become a permanent part of the state budget.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

Senior center announces plans

LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS - Teenagers who volunteer at the Laurel Public Library attended the annual meeting of the Friends of the Library recently. They are (not in order): Alex Rushing, Kelli Rushing, Erin Reynolds, Emily Lance, Katarina Duryea, Josh Duryea, Matt Duryea, Emily Davis, Laurely Aver, Ashlie Walter, Sam Lewis and Cassandra Doblosky.

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signs to be sold for $900 and $600 for renewals. The proceeds will go toward the athletic department.

Mears said a committee consisting of David Brown, Mears, Margo Morris, Brent Moore and Bill Hitch will approve all transactions and will decide how to use money. All funds will be put in one pot and the committee will decide what it will be used for. Decisions would have to be unanimous.

Mears said the price of the signs have gone down to $500 and $350 for renewals due to the current economic trend. The funds will be used for scholarships, uniforms and other items that are not covered by the budget.

“We need that support. The people that are here [in the community] are hard working people. They’re here for Laurel athletics and the Laurel School District,” said Mears.

Because it appeared on the agenda, the board had to vote on the proposal with the original numbers ($900 and $600). The

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board voted, 5-0, against that proposal, but the proposal that Mears brought before the board on Wednesday will be voted on at a future meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, bus contractor Jan Otwell voiced some concerns over the fact that some of the contractors were not paid at the end of the school year, as the contract specifies.

Otwell pointed out that if a contractor doesn’t uphold their end of the contract, they are penalized $500 a day.

The board approved the 2008 tax warrant, with the tax rate remaining at $2.39 on every $100 of assessment.

School board member Harvey Hyland was presented with a certificate of election and board members Hyland, Jerry White and Dorothy Hickman were given Delaware School Board Association (DSBA) certificates of merit.

Hyland reported that the DSBA held its final meeting of the school year recently.

Linda Gum of Delmar was elected as the organization’s second vice president and Woodbridge’s Walt Gillespie was named treasurer.

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White also announced that Garrett Lydic and his cup stacking team had appeared on the Early Show last Wednesday.

The Laurel Senior Center has planned the following activities: Friday, June 27 – 9:30 a.m., shopping at Wal-Mart; 12:30 p.m., bingo.

Monday, June 30 – 9:30 a.m., shopping at Wal-Mart; 12:30 p.m., discussion on food skills led by Tanya Roach.

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Invista reaches agreement for added safety measures

By Lynn R. Parks Invista has signed an agreement with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to strengthen employee safety at seven Invista plants in the United States, including the plant in Seaford.

The agreement comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed in March by Invista, a DuPont subsidiary that was acquired

by Koch Industries for $4 billion in April 2004, alleging that DuPont knew of hundreds of safety and environmental violations in its plants and failed to disclose them at the time of the purchase. These violations placed Invista workers, the public and the environment at risk, the suit said.

But Invista spokeswoman Julie Stutzman said that the agreement with OSHA has nothing to do with the safety violations spelled out in the suit.

“The two are not related,” she said.

The agreement with OSHA is “future oriented,” she added. “Our goal is to move forward, to take the safety systems we already have and make them more robust.”

Gary Knight, manager of the Seaford plant, said that the agreement will allow OSHA and Invista to share

information about plant safety. While the Invista suit spelled out several environmental violations at the Seaford plant, it did not allege any safety violations there.

“We are looking for opportunities to grow and to become even more safety centered than we already are,” Knight said.

Knight said that the Seaford plant will be working toward the “star” designation, the highest designation for safety systems and performance in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.

Of the seven plants that are part of the agreement with OSHA, only the plant in Victoria, Texas, is a star in the program.

The Victoria plant, where the agreement with OSHA was signed June 19, was cited in the Invista suit for three violations of federal worker safety laws.

According to the suit, the DuPont Company failed to take action recommended through two of its own investigations to prevent building collapse in case of a chemical release and subsequent explosion. DuPont also failed to replace a corroded structural steel support system, despite its own determination that the weakened structure could

allow a gas leak that would “expose personnel to chemical and thermal burns,” the suit alleges. And finally, the suit says, DuPont failed to “complete the replacement on an employee emergency notification system” at the Victoria plant. DuPont had known that the notification system was not in compliance with federal law for four years before the sale of the plant, the suit says.

Invista has corrected those safety issues at the plant, Stutzman said, and has improved its safety programs beyond that.

“That plant has done marvelously,” she said. “We are very excited to have made that ‘star’ achievement there, and our ultimate goal is to improve our safety and health programs so all seven plants get the star status.”

Attending the signing ceremony was OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor Donald G. Shalhoub, who praised Invista’s safety record.

“INVISTA has demonstrated excellence in effective safety and health management,” he said. “They are to be commended for their outstanding efforts in maintaining a three-year injury and illness rate 77 percent below the national average for their industry.”

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Tributes For Healthcare Leadership nominations Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is seeking nominations for its fourth annual Tributes For Healthcare Leadership Recognition Dinner, scheduled for November 13 at Heritage Shores Clubhouse in Bridgeville. Awards will be presented in three categories.

The Founders award will be presented to an individual who has made significant contributions in furthering the mission of the hospital to improve the health status of our communities.

Current employees of NanticokeHealth Services and active Medical Staff are not eligible.

The Leadership in Philanthropy Award is presented to an individual or a group who has made support of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and community health a philanthropic priority in their lives. Through example and advocacy nominees will have inspired others to participate in the philanthropic activities of the hospital.

The Physicians Hall of Fame will recognize physician(s) who have served Nanticoke Memorial and the community with distinction and selflessness. Nominees for this award must be physicians who have retired from the Nanticoke Medical Staff or have served at least 10 years on the Medical Staff.

Nominations in each category can be made by calling 629-6611, extension 2405, or in writing to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Corporate Development, 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973, or by sending an email to BrownT@nanticoke.org.

The name of the nominee should be accompanied by a few words about their qualifications or a personal anecdote. Deadline is August 1.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

Business New store to feature solid wood furniture

By Lynn R. Parks Kay Wheaton loved visiting Tull’s, the Shoppes at Dairy Lane, the Seaford gift and garden shop that closed earlier this year. Whenever the Nova Scotia resident visited her sister, Brenda Rambo, who lives in Seaford, they went to the Shoppes, which were owned by Karen and Gary Johnston and which closed earlier this year.

“I loved the setting and I loved the atmosphere that Karen and Gary created,” Wheaton said. “They did an amazing job.”

In addition, the Shoppes at Dairy Lane, situated in several old buildings on Karen Johnston’s family farm, reminded Wheaton of the first of four furniture stores that she and her husband, Garnet, opened in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

They converted an old barn at their home in Berwick, Nova Scotia, for the store.

So when her sister, a real estate agent with Tull-Ramey, Seaford, called to tell her that the Shoppes at Dairy Lane were closing, Wheaton did not hesitate.

“I was immediately interested in buying the property,” she said.

The Wheatons bought the property for their fifth Wheaton’s furniture store. Kay Wheaton said that she expects that the store will be opened by the end of July.

Last week, about half of the expected inventory was in and the store was awaiting final approval from the state fire marshal’s office.

Wheaton acknowledged that the western Sussex area already has a number of furniture stores, several of which have recently opened on U.S. 13 between Laurel and Delmar. “But we have a certain uniqueness that will allow us to compete,” she added: All of Wheaton’s furniture is hand-crafted in North America, from solid wood that comes from North America.

“We really think that that’s special,” she said. “When you buy a piece of furniture from us, you’ve bought a family heirloom.

Even if it gets a scratch on it, it’s got a durability that other furniture doesn’t have.”

Wheaton said that the several farm buildings that were home to the Shoppes at Dairy Lane will largely remain as they are. “The Johnstons left us a wonderful store heritage here, and we want to continue it,” she said.

What was the gift shop will be the main furniture display area, the Old Mill Shop, and what was the garden center will be a secondary display area, the Carriage Shop, featuring furniture and gifts.

In the fall the Carriage Shop will become Wheaton’s Christmas shop.

Wheaton said that she and her husband don’t have any plans for the other, small outbuildings, but will not tear them down.

As for the house on the property, in which the Johnstons had a bookstore, the Wheatons will use it as a residence.

Wheaton, a native of Lancaster County, Pa., said that she is looking forward to getting to know the people in the Seaford area.

“We hope to make this store a fun shopping experience,” she said. “We love for people to come to our stores and enjoy themselves. That makes it fun for us.”

Kay Wheaton, who with her husband, Garnet, owns a string of furniture stores, arranges a display of plates in their newest store in Seaford. The store is set to open by the end of July. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

Soldier survived German prisoner of war camp

By James Diehl Seaford resident Ed Roberts will never forget the day American tanks rolled into Moosburg, Germany – more specifically into the “hole” the Germans called Stalag 7-A, a prisoner of war camp where the Pennsylvania native spent nine months as a guest of the German government during World War II. It was, as a fellow prisoner later penned in his memoirs, a day when he saw 10,000 men cry.

“You just can’t imagine the joy we felt after almost a year of making do under all kinds of situations,” Roberts says.

When American tanks rolled into the compound and started distributing K-rations, Roberts – who at the time was down to a mere 135 pounds – and his fellow prisoners started gobbling them down like they were candy.

“But after all that time, nothing tasted good,” he remembers.

As a prisoner of war in Germany, Roberts and his fellow captives called themselves kriegies – short for the German word kriegsgefangenan, which appropriately means “prisoner of war.”

As a kriegie, Roberts essentially had no rights. But when the American flag was raised over Moosburg in April 1945, he realized his time in “German hell” was over.

Decades ago, former kriegies started the “Kriegie Klarion,” a monthly newsletter for those who suffered in German prisoner of war camps during World War II. Vernon L. Burda, who was in Stalag 7-

A with Roberts, penned the following passage after the camp was liberated by American soldiers on April 29, 1945.

It still rings true to Roberts today. “…for no apparent reason, a hush fell over the compound and all eyes turned toward the town in which stood two high church steeples. [More than] 20,000 eyes saw machine gun bullets splatter against the steeples – a period of quiet – and then it occurred. [It was] a scene, the happening of which brought tears streaming down the face of every single American prisoner of war there, and a sob from every throat.”

The passage continues: “We saw the greatest sight – the most emotional minute that we would probably ever witness.

Raised before our eyes and flying defiantly above one of the church steeples was the symbol of our beloved land. The American flag!”

It was an emotional end to a fantastic journey that saw Roberts leave Pennsylvania State University and transverse the American landscape while training to become a fighter pilot.

Joining the U.S. Army Air Corps on Nov. 11, 1942, all Roberts wanted to be was a pilot.

“That was always my interest,” he says simply. “I took all kinds of physical and mental tests and, after that period, people in charge would say if you should be a pilot or a bombardier, or whatever. My classification was a fighter pilot.”

Roberts spent time training across the south, including stops at military facilities in Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, South

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Finally, in the summer of 1944, he was sent to England and assigned to the 412th squadron of the 373rd fighter group.

His unit was based on the beaches of Normandy following the D-Day invasion – Roberts says he’ll never forget the first time he flew over the famed beachhead.

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“It’s hard for people to understand the enormity of the whole thing. All we could see when flying over were hundreds of ships in the water and lots of supplies on the beaches.”

Taking off from Normandy to the south, Roberts says he would only be in the air for 400 to 500 yards before he was over enemy lines and, thus, taking enemy fire.

He flew four missions before being shot down and taken prisoner – he still remembers the day as if it was yesterday.

“We were flying close to the ground and that meant they could shoot at us with about anything – and they did,” he says. “When I was hit, I was about 150 feet off the ground. We were down quite low because we had to see if there were tanks in the trees.”

The fourth plane in a series of American fighters, the pilot’s seat in Roberts’ P-47 was directly above the main fuel tank – not a good place to be when being shelled by soldiers on the ground.

“When the plane was hit, the shells entered into the tank to about where my feet were and it exploded,” Roberts remembers.

“My feet and the floor in front of my feet was torn up and flames were shooting up. It was very intense. I had a mask on, along with goggles, a helmet and gloves. But the flames were so intense, they went up and burned the backs of my arms.”

Realizing the inevitable, Roberts began looking for a way out of his inferno – but he immediately knew he “was going to have a hell of a time getting out of there.”

Saying a prayer that he would somehow survive, he pushed back on the throttle, unfastened his safety belt and reached up to push the canopy from his plane.

“I started to climb, but the wind sucked me out. I did a flip flop and went over the tail of the plane,” he recalls. “I went over feet first and the plane went by. I knew right away I had to get the chute open very quickly so I pulled the cord and suddenly everything was great.”

That feeling of calm lasted only for a few seconds, however, before machine gun fire started filling the skies from below.

Manipulating his parachute from side to side, Roberts avoided being hit but was later knocked unconscious upon landing. When he finally came to, the wind was pulling him and his parachute along the landscape.

“The chute was pulling me and I couldn’t get undone, but I finally put my hands up and pulled the chute off,” he says.

By this time, he was less than 200 yards from a group of German soldiers and trying desperately to crawl across a large field without being detected.

A sudden rifle shot told him he was unsuccessful.

“That’s when I stopped and sat

up,” says Roberts, who then witnessed a phenomenon he had never witnessed before, and has never witnessed since.

“I guess I was in shock because I couldn’t stand up. My legs wouldn’t work,” he says.

“Four or five Germans came out and took my [gun] and then dragged me to my feet and began asking me questions.

“All I remember feeling at that time was disappointment for being caught.”

Roberts spent the rest of the war in several lockups throughout western Europe. That day, however, he found himself running with the Germans to survive.

“I remember, all of a sudden, one of the guys started yelling something in German and they all took off for the woods,” he says. “Well the planes had come back and of course they didn’t know I was an American. Suddenly, my legs got better and I ran with them.”

Later that day, after the area was secure and there were no more American planes in the skies, Roberts suddenly found himself in a state of total helplessness – he was certain his execution was drawing near.

“After they were done asking me all these questions, they took me out into a field about 40 yards and left me sitting there with my back to them,” he remembers. “I thought they were going to kill me. But I also thought maybe they wanted me to run so they would have an excuse to shoot me. I thought ‘the hell with them,’ and I stayed right there.”

Escorted through Paris and on to Frankfurt, Roberts spent the loneliest week of his life under German guard – he was in a cell about eight feet wide by 10 feet long.

“They put me in solitary confinement for six days as a way of softening me up,” Roberts says.

“Every day, all I received was one slice of black bread and some water.”

Roberts’ cell had a window, but it couldn’t be opened, and it was incredibly hot. He soon learned, however, that no matter how hot it became, he should remain fully clothed.

“My bunk was just a straw sack and it was really hot, so I took my clothes off the first night,” he remembers. “Well the bed bugs and the fleas were everywhere and I got bit up all over. From that day on, I never slept without my clothes on.”

A staple of German prisoner of war camps were the “head games” – and the Germans were very good at psychological warfare.

“This one time, I was showering with another American and they gave us a bar of soap,” Roberts recalls. “Well, no more did we get soaped up than the water shut off – there was no more water. After that time, until I got to Stalag Luft 3, I wasn’t able to wash or anything.”

Roberts marched on to the

Stalag Luft 3 prisoner of war camp, located about 100 miles southeast of Berlin, where he spent several months before “the march,” which ended at Stalag 7A. Along the way, they were coming around a curve when shots rang out, seemingly from all sides.

The line of kriegies disappeared into the ditches alongside the road, including Roberts, who had his eye on a nice big, soft pile of snow.

He took a dive and landed headfirst into the snowdrift – or

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at least what he thought was a snowdrift.

It was actually a snow-covered boulder, which didn’t exactly do Roberts’ neck and shoulders any favors.

“It was quite a jolt,” he says with a chuckle.

Finally liberated by Gen. George S. Patton and his American troops, Roberts returned to Pennsylvania and to Penn State, where he earned his degree in mechanical engineering.

He moved to Seaford to work for DuPont shortly after college,

retiring in 1980 after 32 years of service.

He and his wife, Olexy, had two sons.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

Home Builders Blitz celebrates Akemba home Lot 10 in Concord Village, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s subdivision on German Road in Seaford, was the setting for the transfer of home ownership from Habitat to Bofotola and Namuliza Akemba and their 11-year-old son, Esha.

The Home Dedication ceremony was part of the Home Builders Blitz 2008 closing celebration on Thursday, June 5.

The home was the result of a partnership with NVHomes, one of the nation’s top luxury homebuilders.

Company employees contributed leadership, project coordination and many volunteer hours. Several NVHomes subcontractors also donated time or materials to the project. In addition, numerous Sussex County volunteers worked to complete this three-bedroom Habitat home.

Affectionately known as Bo and Namu by family and friends, both were born in Kinshasa, Zaire, now called the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and married in 1992.

Throughout Bo’s 14-year career as an officer in the Zaire Army, he attended several U.S. Army schools, including the U.S. Department of Defense Language Institute at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; the U.S. Army Basic Officer Course at Fort Benning, Georgia; and logistics and transportation courses at Fort Knox before graduating with a degree in business management from Phillips College in Atlanta, Ga. In 2004, Bo was transferred in his employment with Perdue in Petersburg, Va. to Milford. Namu, employed with Fellowship Health Resources in Milton, practiced medicine in South Africa and is studying for a license to practice medicine in the United Sates. Esha attends school in Lewes.

The African Habitat connection One of the honored guests at the Akemba home dedication ceremony was Clive

Rainey, community relations director for Habitat for Humanity International, the first volunteer when the organization was formed in April 1976 in Americus, Ga. Rainey first served as chairman of the family selection committee for a housebuilding project in Koinonia, Georgia and launched a Habitat Project in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1979.

Rainey later worked three years in northern Uganda and in Sept. 1983, Rainey returned to Americus and became Habitat’s first Africa area director. Under his direction, Habitat’s work in Africa spread to multiple sites in 12 countries throughout the continent.

As Habitat’s director of Community Relations, Rainey travels the world sharing the Habitat story of eliminating substandard housing and persuading affiliates to build more partnerships.

A vital element of the Habitat’s ministry is “sweat equity” which refers to the actual hands-on involvement of prospective homeowners in the work of building their homes and helping in the construction of other Habitat houses.

“I became aware of Habitat when homes were being built in Mbandaka, Zaire, near where I lived and in Bokatola, where my mother lived,” explains Bo. “When I came to Sussex County, I volunteered at an Ellendale site where three Habitat homes were being built. Namu and I applied for and were selected for a Habitat home in 2007.”

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity now has six homes under construction in Seaford and Laurel.

Applications for interested homebuyers are now being accepted.

Families are selected according to need, their ability to make interest-free mortgage payments, and willingness to partner with Habitat. As part of this partnership, adult family members must also work 250 hours

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The contracts provide Delmarva Power’s customers with wind energy and renewable energy credits (or “RECs”) at prices much lower than those offered under the Bluewater Wind offshore proposal.

“These contracts demonstrate that, with land-based wind power, we can obtain clean, renewable energy for our Delaware customers at extremely competitive prices and deliver it to them in the next 18 months,” said Delmarva Power Region President Gary Stockbridge.

“We are excited to work with Delmarva Power to bring this project to fruition. As Maryland’s first utility wind project, this step is further evidence that western Maryland can help to meet our region’s growing need for power,” said Wayne Rogers, the Chairman of Synergics Wind Energy.

Delmarva Power has executed two 20year contracts with Synergics, one for up to 40 megawatts of wind energy and renewable energy credits, beginning service in 2009, and the other for up to 60 megawatts of wind energy and renewable energy credits, beginning service in 2010.

The agreements with Synergics represent part of a portfolio of wind energy contracts that Delmarva Power is pursuing for its Delaware residential and small business customers.

Contract negotiations are under way for obtaining additional land-based wind energy and RECs and will be announced in the near future. When final, all contractual agreements will be made available on the company’s website, www.delmarva.com.

All land-based wind contracts were filed in June with the Delaware Public Service Commission.

They are subject to Commission approval. (Synergics, headquartered in Annapolis, has been engaged in the development and operation of renewable energy facilities around the world for more than 25 years.

From left, is the Akemba partner family, Namuliza, Bofotola, and 11 year-old Esha Akemba, in front of their new Concord Village home.

of “sweat equity” towards the construction of their home or another Habitat home before their home is transferred from Habitat to the homeowner.

“To complete our sweat equity requirements of 500 hours, Bo and I worked at our home under construction, several other Concord Village homes and I worked in the Habitat office and in the ReStore,” ex-

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“I am most grateful for the gift from God of our own home and for all the people who came together to build our house,” concludes Bo.

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From sea to shining sea, our foods celebrate our diversity With just eight days to go, it’s time to start thinking red, white and blue.

Americans come in every stripe but on Independence Day, we celebrate that which unites us while taking pride in our regional differences. The Food Network enjoys researching the way we eat and how differently we eat from sea to shining sea. The fish that we love to bread and fry in the south may be poached and sauced in the northwest; the steak that’s rubbed with spices and grilled in the southwest may be sautéed with butter in the northeast. We may like our own version best but we enjoy and appreciate the others as well.

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From the South: Blueberry Dumplings Serves 8 Recipe courtesy Paula Deen 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar, plus 1 and 1/2 cups 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/4 cup milk 1 quart fresh or frozen blueberries 2 cups water Vanilla ice cream or fresh cream Stir flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt together into a medium bowl. Cut butter into dry ingredients, using a pastry cutter or fork. Add milk to form dough. Set dumpling dough aside.

In a large saucepan, combine berries, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar and water and bring to a boil. Drop dumplings into hot boiling berries by the tablespoonful. Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook slowly for 20 to 30 minutes. Do not remove the lid before 20 minutes has passed, and do not stir dumplings. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh cream.

From the Southwest: Grilled Pineapple with Rum Dulce de Leche Serves 4. Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine and Sara Moulton. Note: You can make it even easier on yourself by purchasing already prepared Dulce de Leche sauce in the Hispanic section of your market.

2 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup dark rum 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 ripe pineapple, preferably golden Vanilla ice cream, as needed Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Pour condensed milk into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and cover with foil. Put pie plate in a roasting pan and add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up side of pie plate. Bake milk in middle of oven until thick and golden, about 1 and 1/2 hours. Carefully remove pie plate from pan and cool completely.

Add rum and vanilla to milk, whisk until smooth, and season with salt. (The dulce de leche may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.)

Prepare a grill or grill pan. Cut the pineapple lengthwise through leaves, keeping leaves attached, into 4 wedges. Grill the pineapple wedges, cut-side down, until

The Practical Gourmet just charred, about 2 minutes on each cut side. Divide the wedges among plates, put a scoop of ice cream next to each and drizzle with the dulce de leche.

From the Midwest: Frozen Lemonade Pie Serves 8. Recipe courtesy The Neelys Graham cracker crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 7 tablespoons butter, melted Lemonade filling 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, chilled 1 12-ounce container whip topping, thawed 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, keep frozen 1 teaspoon candied lemon peel Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar and the melted butter. Press firmly on bottom and up sides

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In a medium bowl, add chilled sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping and fold gently. Add frozen lemonade and continue to gently fold. Do not let the mixture become soupy. Pour mixture into the pie crust and freeze overnight. Garnish with candied lemon peel.

From the Northwest: Lemon Curd over Biscotti Crumbs with Fresh Berries Serves 6. Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello 1/3 cup sugar 9 large egg yolks, room temperature 2/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons rosemary leaves 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, in small pieces and at room temperature 3 cups mixed berries (2 pints, different kinds) 1 and 1/3 cups crumbled biscotti For the lemon curd In the top of a double boiler, whisk the sugar and the egg yolks until sugar has dissolved and mixture is pale yellow, then whisk in lemon juice and zest. Set the bowl over simmering water and whisk constantly until mixture reaches 145 degrees F; it will visibly thicken but don’t let it get too hot or the eggs will curdle. Remove the bowl from the heat and add the rosemary and butter a little at a time, whisking until each addition is incorporated and the curd becomes thick. Transfer to a bowl, cool and then refrigerate until

well chilled. Divide the berries among six decorative bowls or glasses. Top with a dollop of the lemon curd and sprinkle with biscotti crumbs.

From the Northeast: Super Easy Peach and Berry Cobbler Serves 4 to 6 Recipe courtesy Sara Moulton 4 and 1/2 cups frozen sliced peaches 2 cups blueberries, picked over 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Butter, for the baking dish 1 7.5-ounce can refrigerator biscuits, pulled apart Heavy cream, for brushing the biscuits Sugar, for sprinkling the biscuits Vanilla ice cream as an accompaniment, if desired Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. In a saucepan, combine the peaches, blueberries, water, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Transfer the fruit mixture to a buttered, shallow 1 and 1/2-quart baking dish.

Arrange the biscuits on top of the fruit mixture, brush them with the cream and sprinkle with the sugar.

Bake the cobbler until the biscuits are browned and the fruit is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Let the cobbler cool slightly and serve with the ice cream.

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Nearly two years after dam burst, pond filling with water

By Ann Wilmer Galestown residents watched as water from Gales Creek began to backfill the millpond recently. Until the water started accumulating in the 30-acre pond bed, it was mostly dry and covered with vegetation, most of which does not belong there.

Soon it will be submerged. Residents are almost sure that, by the second anniversary of the deluge that swept away the dam in 2006, things will be getting back to normal.

Although the roadway that connects the two sides of the little town of Galestown will not be open to vehicular traffic until August, residents have been eager to see water flowing again. For now, neither farmers, emergency workers, nor town residents can use the “temporary” road, although Linda Roy Walls, president of the Galestown Millpond Association, said she saw a kid ride across it on his bicycle last weekend and found it heartwarming.

From the onset of project planning, the deadline for completion has continually advanced making the time needed to restore the dam, pond and roadway take longer and longer.

Frustration has frayed the edges of the most persistent goodwill at times, but residents have been very, very patient and while no one can claim that the project has kept to any kind of schedule, it has kept moving forward.

“Every delay has been accompanied by rumors,” Walls said, “some of which are outrageous.” But some of the delays have been understandable, she added. Although area residents have fished and swam in the pond for decades, property owners whose land is adjacent to the pond became concerned about liability issues. “Not surprising considering the litigious society we live in,” she said.

She praised the county for stepping up to the plate with $11,000 to purchase 7.4 acres of pond bottom owned by neighbors living around the pond who were afraid to sign off on a permanent easement. And the county has stipulated that the dedicated walkway that traverses the pond will allow fishing.

Association member Ed Skibicki likes to go fishing, so he’s eager for the day that the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will deliver 10,000 bass fingerlings. Timing is everything because the baby fish need to become established in their new home before the water gets too warm.

“It looks like we’ll be able to receive the fish. Rick Schaefer – with DNR fisheries – has really worked with us to stock the bass,” Walls said. “And they will stock bluegills in the fall – a fish that the bass feed on.”

How quickly the pond will fill is dependent on several factors. Michael Delp, project manager for George and Lynch, said the county had notified him that, once the sheeting is in, property owners want two weeks notice before they start to fill the pond. “And we have to coordinate the pond filling with DNR,” he said.

Delp said that when the pond begins to fill up that lots of “little critters who have made homes in the grass” along the dry creek bottom are going to be scurrying to higher ground. He’s also seen quite a few snakes in the course of the construction

This photo shows the construction progress being made. Photo by Daniel Richardson

project that don’t appear to be pond dwellers.

One of the things Delp and others involved in the project have enjoyed is watching a bird of prey – the workers think it is peregrine falcon – dive bomb the creek and come up with a fish in it’s mouth that is 4 or 5 inches long.

Although the pond has been a popular swimming hole for rural youngsters throughout its history, the former swimming platform will become an observation platform and no swimming will be allowed.

At a public meeting in May 2007, residents expressed concern about what would happen if warm weather and a dry pond bed encouraged the growth of plants that would be standing when the water was returned.

By summer’s end, the robust growth almost hid the fact that there ever was a pond.

Most died down over the winter but now the dry pond bed is full of new spring growth that includes sturdy 2-year-old maple saplings and phragmites, an invasive species that often defies control efforts.

The pond is also home to many aquatic species of plants, some of which are rare or endangered, that naturalists fully expect to see rebound when their watery environment is restored. Non-aquatic vegetation that has sprung up in the dry pond bed will die off once it is submerged.

Ace Adkins, of Maryland Department of the Environment, described the process as displacement. “Emergent vegetation, most of which will not survive, will decompose and become a food source once the pond is at pond is full pool.” The vegetation that dies off in the water will feed the fish, turtles, etc. Woody shrubs that have rooted in the dry pond bed will be slower to decompose and may actually help to hold the substrates in place as the pond rebounds.

“The rooted aquatic plants that were there before and the fringe wetland vegetation will rebound. Cattails, hibiscus and other plants that that are in the seed source will return but they might not be located where they were before,” he explained.

Debris and sediment that swept away the dam during the deluge of 2006 may have caused some permanent topographical changes to the pond bottom. If any of the

elevations have changed – making the pond floor deeper or more shallow in places – that could change the location of where the aquatic vegetation reappears.

Phragmites grew in the area before the flood of 2006, but not a large amount of it.

One of the reasons it is so difficult to control is that is spreads in the same manner as wire grass. But it will only tolerate so much water and once the plants roots are

completely submerged it will die off unless it has already established a lateral root system that will allow it to spring up on shore.

Town residents are now looking forward to celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Gales family first acquiring land along the creek that still carries their name. Although 2014 is a few years away, they are already beginning to talk about how they will celebrate.

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Members with combined 2,600 years at Christ UMC honored One year can contain a wealth of history. So just imagine how much history can be found in more than 2,600 years.

That’s exactly what Christ United Methodist Church of Laurel has in its pews.

Nearly 60 members of Christ United were honored Sunday, June 22, for their combined 2,642 years of membership and service to the church, located at 510 S. Central Ave. Each of the honored members has been a member of Christ United for at least 30 years.

Outgoing pastor, the Rev. Barbara Wilson, led the congregation in recognizing those individuals for their steadfast dedication to the church and their commitment of life to Jesus Christ.

During the Sunday service, celebrated members were asked to come before the congregation, where they dipped their hands in baptismal bowls then touched over their hearts, to remember their individual baptisms and commitment to Christ.

Each was then presented a gift — a lapel pin that read, “In Appreciation for Service to Our Lord.”

The ceremony was followed by a luncheon in the church’s fellowship hall.

Planning for the celebration began in March when Wilson and others thought it was time to recognize the decades of service among so many members, some of whom have been members of Christ United for nearly 90 years.

“We just thought it was time to honor these members who have given their time to Christ United Methodist Church,” said Frances Wheatley, a 59-year member who chaired the 30-years-plus celebration com-

Planning for the celebration began in March when Pastor Wilson and others thought it was time to recognize the decades of service among so many members, some of whom have been members of Christ United for nearly 90 years. mittee.

Honorees were: Joyce Baker, Iris Benson, Jack Benson, James H. Bradley, Lynne Bradley, Alberta Brittingham, Bernice Brittingham, Joanne Brittingham, Mary Catherine Brittingham, Florence Calloway, Geraldine W. Dickerson, Pam Dunn, Mary Louise (M.L.) Elliott, Sara Ellis, Euneta Farrelly, Bruce Farrelly, Gail Fooks, Rodney Fooks, Betty Gootee, Calvin O. Hearn, Leatrice P. Hearn, Janet Henry, Tom Henry, Arvalene Hitchens, Ethel Littleton, Walter Littleton Sr., Arlene Littleton, Walter L. Littleton Jr., Alvin Lutz, Lucy Lutz, Carole Lynch, Vinol (Jack) Lynch, Olan Matthews, Ruth Matthews, Fran Muir, Bill Nack,Clint Nack, Ray Nack, H. Donovan Phillips Jr., Mary Phillips, Agnes Robinson, Diane Thompson, Layton Timmons, Dolores G. Todd, Shirley Sommers, William Sommers, Judy Vickers, Steve Vickers, Derby Walker, Janet Walker, Janice Whaley, Martha E. Whaley, Ron Whaley, Beth Wheatley, Frances Wheatley and Martha Windsor.

Pastor Barbara Wilson, back center, is joined by Christ United Methodist Church members with 30 years or more of service.

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Epworth to use Voyager ULS curriculum Epworth has selected Voyager Universal Literacy System as their new K-3 Core Reading Curriculum.

Although ECS will continue to supplement with A Beka and other biblically integrated resources and materials, they found that Voyager offers the program of study needed to appeal to all learners as well as promote higher order thinking skills. They said it is not only important for children to know what they believe, but they need to be able to understand and defend why they believe it.

Although Voyager Learning does not market themselves as a Christian publisher, the organization was started by a group of Christian men and women.

The Voyager Universal Literacy System is the first core reading program to integrate research-based curriculum, embedded intervention, built-in assessment, training, and implementation support into one comprehensive program.

It takes children from their classroom desk to around the world and beyond to discover a universe of fascinating possibilities. Students participate in appropriate ability-level activities that keep them interested and motivated to learn more.

The new program includes Ticket to Read, an easy to access website designed to increase reading speed, comprehension and vocabulary with activities the student can do at home.

This Reading-First approved curriculum provides ongoing professional development, quarterly benchmark assessments, 24/7 access to technical support and home study guides useful for increasing parental involvement.

“We are also excited that Voyager has done the work to align the curriculum to the Delaware State Standards of English Language Arts” states Melanie Theofiles, Curriculum Coordinator.

Founded in 1994 and based in Dallas, TX, Voyager has delivered extended-time reading and

basic skills intervention programs, as well as math intervention programs and large-scale reading programs to an estimated 500,000 elementary, middle school and high school students in some 1,000 school districts na-

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The strong academic foundation provided by Voyager supports the ECS goal of raising up servant leaders who can intelli-

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Hungry Howie’s Pizza opens in Seaford

By Lynn R. Parks Pizza addicts in the Seaford area have another option for getting a fix. Two area entrepreneurs have opened a Hungry Howie’s Pizza on Norman Eskridge Highway next to Rita’s Ice. A chain based in Detroit, Hungry Howie’s has 575 restaurants in 23 states. The Seaford eatery is the first Hungry Howie’s on Delmarva, said owner/operator Craig Dimes.

Dimes, who until December managed the Golden Corral in Seaford, joined with Dwight and Tiffney Belcher, owner of five Subways in Sussex County, including Seaford, to open the restaurant.

“We are doing great,” said Dwight Belcher. “So far, the response has been very positive.”

Dimes and Belcher said that they were attracted to the franchise by the quality of its products. Hungry Howie’s pizzas feature flavored crusts that “really change the flavor of the pizza,” Dimes said. In addition, “the toppings are better than any other franchise I’ve ever eaten in.”

Also available are chicken wings and tenders, calzones, subs and salads.

The restaurant is for carryout and delivery only. It employs about 20 people, about eight of whom are drivers.

Dimes and Belcher took about five months to renovate

the building in which Hungry Howie’s is located. Most recently, the building was home to a barber shop.

“We have renovated it from top to bottom,” Dimes said.

As for whether the Seaford area, already home to more than half a dozen pizzerias, can support yet another one, Dimes has no doubt.

“Our products will have a unique flavor,” he said. “And pizza is an easy family meal. You can have it a couple of times a week and not get tired of it.”

For your information Hungry Howie’s opened Monday, June 16, on Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, next door to Rita’s.

It is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

To place an order, call 6299050.

For more information about the Hungry Howie’s chain, visit hungryhowies.com.

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Treatment or prevention of strokes typically deal with blood clots, bulges (aneurysms) and narrowing (stenosis) in the blood vessels leading to the heart and brain. If blood flow stops, there can be permanent damage, so if you notice symptoms, seek treatment immediately.

Symptoms can include:

From left, Dwight Belcher, Tiffney Belcher and Craig Dimes, owners of the new Hungry Howie’s Pizza restaurant in Seaford. The store opened last week and, Dwight Belcher said, is ‘doing great.’

Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Western Sussex B&G Club hosts video game tournament The Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Small Town “Street Fighters” video game tournament on June 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Entry fee is $10 with a $2 spectator fee. All Boys & Girls Club members have a special entry fee of $5.

The event will be held at the Boys & Girls Club, 310 Virginia Avenue, Seaford. A minimum age requirement is 14 to compete.

For tournament rules those interested may visit myspace.com/smalltownstreetfighters

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Three decades (yipes!) together, and still counting Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 31st wedding anYNN ARKS niversary. As I am writing these words on the day before our an‘Do you realize,’ I told niversary, I can’t tell you how we celebrated. But if history is any my husband the other day, guide, we did nothing special. ‘that in just a little more In fact, just having remembered than half of the time we’ve it makes this anniversary unique. been married, we will be Typically, the day has passed like staring at our 50th wedany other and my husband and I have realized that yet another mile- ding anniversary?’ stone has zipped by only after June 25 has long gone. doorway between the two rooms, where I suppose that we celebrated our first my soon-to-be husband and the minister anniversary. I don’t remember. were standing. I don’t know why I chose On our 25th anniversary, we were at that slow, melodic music for my wedding the beach, with our children, my parents, march; I think maybe it was because it my sister and brother and their families. was one of the few pieces that I could That was wonderful. stumble through on the piano. Even today, Last year, for our 30th anniversary, my I can play it well enough that my husband husband brought home a large green urn. I recognizes it. And there goes Beethoven, put it under a table in the living room, and rolling over again. it sits there still.

The ceremony went without a hitch; no There’s something kind of sobering one cried and no one got the giggles. Then about the number 31. “Do you realize,” I we all enjoyed a meal that my mother had told my husband the other day, “that in spent days fixing. I still remember, with just a little more than half of the time chagrin, lying on the front porch during we’ve been married, we will be staring at the week before the wedding, reading a our 50th wedding anniversary?” I went to book, while she was in the kitchen, mincthe golden anniversary celebration for my ing chicken for salad. great aunt and great uncle when I was a It seems like that ceremony happened little girl and let’s face it — Uncle Fay last week. On the other hand, it seems like and Aunt Alma were ancient. it was a lifetime ago. My husband and I In response to my figuring about our have been married a few days, and forevadvancing years, my husband was silent. er.

Maybe he was thinking about his parents, However long it has been, I still don’t both of whom were dead just five years know how to keep house — on our 31st after their 50th anniversary party. anniversary, my guess is that our bed will Or maybe he just wasn’t listening; 31 remain unmade, just as it was on our first years, after all, is a long time to have to anniversary. If I could, I would still spend pay attention to the ramblings of one the days on the front porch, reading, while woman. And there’s nothing like hearing my mother fixed dinner for me. someone else complain about getting older But I am slowly learning how to garden to make a person’s mind yearn for someand am gradually coming to an underthing else, something more interesting, to standing of food. And in our greatest trithink about. umph, my husband and I managed to raise So, taking a lesson from the glazed two remarkable children, kind, funny, ineyes of my husband, let me change teresting, adventurous and forward-thinkcourse. You are, they tell me, only as old ing. Even if I never get beyond stumbling as you feel, and today, despite graying through the Pathetique Sonata, or if all the hair, a creaky knee and two grown chilBrussels sprouts that I raised from seed dren, I feel like I am 20. and planted in the garden this spring come My husband and I were married at my to naught, I can present our children as parents’ home in Bridgeville. It was a Sat- proof that, with my husband, I have acurday evening, and the house was decorat- complished something. ed with white geraniums, white roses and So, as someone might say were we to ivy. have an anniversary party, Here’s to anOur guests gathered in the living room other 31years. May the creaks not spread and dining room and, with my mother’s to my other knee, may my husband always good friend playing the slow movement of lead me to something more interesting.

Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata on the piAnd may Beethoven keep on rolling, ano, I walked down the steps and to the rolling, rolling.

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Conservative columnist to speak at high school Cal Thomas, whose columns appear in more than 600 newspapers, will be the featured speaker at the seventh annual Delmarva Christian High School Setting the Standard banquet.

The banquet, set for Oct. 9, is the Georgetown school’s largest fundraiser.

This year’s fundraising goal of $1 million will cover scholarships, capital improvements and day-to-day operating expenses.

A Washington, D.C., native who once

worked for NBC News as a reporter, Thomas is the author of 10 books and served as vice president of the Moral Majority from 1980 to 1985. He is a regular panelist on Fox News Watch. In addition, he hosts a daily radio program carried on more than 300 stations nationwide.

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Reduce YOUR Community Bulletin Board Monthly Payments Art in the Park June 28 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Kiwanis Park in Seaford. Local artists will have art on display and for sale.

Seaford High School Yearbook/Aloha will have food and beverages available for sale as their fundraiser.

Call Lisa Massey at 629-2444 for more information.

Video game tournament The Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club is hosting a small town “Street Fighters� video game tournament on June 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registration for the event will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Entry fee is $10 with a $2 spectator fee. All Boys & Girls Club members have a special entry fee of $5.

The event will be held at the Boys & Girls Club, 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford. A minimum age requirement is 14 to compete in the tournament.

For tournament rules visit www.myspace.com/smalltownstreetfighters.

Blades Fire Hall breakfast There will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast, at the Blades Fire Hall, located at the corner of Cannon and Fifth streets in Blades, July 6, from 8 till 11 a.m.

Cost is adults $7, children $3. Sponsored by the auxiliary and firemen of the Fire Company.

For more information call Jewell Chaffinch at 629-6904.

Rabies & Distemper Clinic Homeless Cat Helpers, Inc. holds its eighth semi-annual Rabies & Distemper Vaccination Clinic for cats and dogs.

Cost is $10 for each rabies shot and $10 for each Distemper/Parvo shot, cash only.

Leashes and carriers are required. Blades Fire Station, Cannon Street, between 4th and 5th streets. Dr. Mike Metzler, DVM, attending veterinarian, Four Paws Animal Hospital.

Puppies must be at least 16-weeks old to receive rabies vaccine and at least 6 weeks old to receive distemper vaccine.

Kittens must be at least 12 weeks old to receive Rabies Vaccine and be at least six weeks old to receive Distemper Vaccine.

Each dog/puppy must be on a leash. Each cat/kitten must be in its own carrier.

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Farmers and Artisans Market For quite some time now, old-timers and new-comers alike have been asking for a market in the Seaford area.

A citizens’ group is making it happen.

A steering committee has laid the foundation, with the help of Kelli Steele.

Debuting on Saturday mornings in August, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, residents and friends will be able to purchase locally grown and locally hand-crafted items at “Seaford’s Farmers & Artisans Market.�

The location will be determined by the number of vendors who commit by June 28. Growers and artisans from the surrounding area are encouraged to contact either Lynne Betts at 629-3949 or Sonja Mehaffey at 245-9494 to sign up for the five Saturday mornings in August.

Church seeks craft vendors Christ Lutheran Church need craft vendors for its Christmas bazaar to be held on Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - $20 per space. Contact Joan at 628-3601. The church is located at 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford.

SSA welcomes new members The Seaford Swimming Association, located west of Seaford on Craigs Mill Pond Road, is now accepting applications for membership for the 2008 summer season.

SSA is a family-oriented pool offering swimming fun for everyone in the family.

SSA offers a 6-lane, 25-yard swimming pool with diving area, a large baby pool as well as a shaded picnic area complete with barbeque grills, volleyball, basketball and horseshoes for summer fun. SSA is home of the competitive SSA Dolphin Swim Team open to all member children.

Children’s swimming lessons are also offered throughout the summer season along with family activities for both children and adults. A new member discount is now in effect. Contact Board president Steve Halter at 628-0554 for further information.

Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival The Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival at Nutter Park in Seaford, will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8 and 9. This year's event will include a Pre-AFRAM Festival basketball competition and fish fry on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Nutter Park is located on Collins Avenue next to Chandler Heights Apartments in Seaford.

This annual festival celebrates the African-American heritage with entertainment, food, a parade, cultural vendors, contests, fun for kids and adults, and information booths.

The AFRAM acronym comes from the words AFRican-AMerican. This year’s theme is “Conserving Our Future by Preserving Our Family.� All are welcome to this community uniting event.

Register today for pageants, vending booths, parade, basketball challenge, Amateur Night, and entertainment by calling 628-1908. Registration forms are also available on the AFRAM Web site: easternshoreafram.org.

For questions or information please contact Eastern Shore AFRAM Festival Executive Director: Councilwoman Pat A. Jones at 628-1908 or pj@eastern-

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Seaford District Library events • The Teen Summer Reading Program, “Metamorphosis,” is being held until July 31. For more information contact Kenda Kile at 629-2524.

• The Children’s Summer Reading Program, “Catch the Reading Bug” is on Mondays at 10 a.m.

• Lap sit will be on Tuesdays for ages 0 to 3 at 10:30 a.m.

• “Fun with Filmmaking” is a free three day series, offered by the Rehoboth Film Society at the Seaford District Library on Mondays, July 7 and 14 and Tuesday, July 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Registration at the library is required and the program is recommended for elementary aged students.

Breakfast cafe VFW 4961 breakfast cafe, open Monday-Friday, 7-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund.

Fitness classes resume in fall Fitness classes at St. John’s United Methodist Church, resume after Labor Day. Call Carol Lynch 629-7539 AFAA Certified Fitness Professional for fall schedule in late August, early September.

Preschoolers story time Parents, caregivers and children ages two to five are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poetry, art, science, math, music and fun at the Laurel Public Library’s preschool story time.

Story time is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 875-3184.

LHS Class of 1988 reunion LHS Class of 1988 20 year reunion planning in progress for fall 2008. We need your help.

Contact the committee with your address information and anyone else’s that you may know at Reunioninfo2008@yahoo.com or call the reunion hotline 302280-6655 or register on classmates.com to help us connect to everyone .

LHS Class of 93 reunion planned

Laurel High School's Class of 1993 is scheduled to celebrate their 15th Reunion.

The reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m.

It will be held at Trap Pond State Park Screened Pavilion.

We are in need of contact information for the following classmates: Gary Anderson, Eric Bailey, Jennifer Belong, Greg Bernal, Shawn Crites, Dangelle Dixon, Allery Elder, Brandy Gilchrist, Michael Greene, Sam Hastings, Gail Hearn, Michelle Hindt, Nick Horsey, Jeff

MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008 Howard, Patrick Johnson, Robyn Justice, Aaron Kellam, Kenneth LeCates, Martin LeCates, Tracy Matthews, Misty McKinstry, Carlos Mitchell, Christina Morris, Bodny Olivince, Jason Pfeilmeier, Traymane Savage, Karen Short Townsend, Twana Stanley, John Stevens, Sean Vincent, Mark Walsh, Chris Walston, Nikki Webb, Antonio West, Albert Wooters, Jason Young, and Ami Zimmerman.

If you have contact information for any of these classmates, contact Michelle Rogers Moyer at (302)875-2563 or mmoyer19956@yahoo.com .

Fashion Show benefit On Friday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m., the Lighthouse Church on Kaye Road, Laurel will host a fashion show to benefit The Good Samaritan Thrift Store.

Clothing from the Good Samaritan will be modeled by members of the church, as well as other members of the community.

All monies from a good-will offering will go to support the many community endeavors of the Good Samaritan.

If you would like to know more about the fashion show, or are interested in modeling in the show, contact the coordinator of the event, Mrs. Rebecca Jones at 6288172.

love nature and those who love great stories. Support for this program is made possible by collaboration among the Delaware Division of the Arts, Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware Public Libraries.

At 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, the Delaware Museum of Natural History will present “Creepy Crawlies.” Children of all ages will enjoy an up-close and personal look at bugs, dead and alive!

The Laurel Public Library’s weekly programs started June 23, with an Acting Club for grades 2-6 on Mondays at 6:30 p.m., Preschool StoryTime on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., and Crafty Little Buggers, a craft/project program for children in grades K-6 on Thursdays at 2 p.m.

These programs will meet each week throughout the summer, and children who have not yet since done so are encouraged to attend.

For more information about the Laurel Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program, drop by the Library at 101 East 4th Street, call us a 875-3184, or find us on the web at www.laurel.lib.de.us.

You can also email Becky Norton, Youth Services Librarian at Rebecca.norton@lib.de.us for more information.

Teen Summer Reading Program The Laurel Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program kicked off on June 13. Seventh to 12th grade students can sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program after this date and enter to win the grand prize limo ride to Barnes and Noble in Salisbury to spend a $25 gift certificate!

The library also has summertime teen programs planned. Every other Friday evening area teens can hang out, see friends, play games, watch movies, and eat pizza from 7-9 p.m. at NightLife, an after-hours teens-only event.

At 8 p.m. on Monday evenings, teens are invited to our “Anything Goes Teen Book Club,” where you can relax, talk about whatever you’re reading.

Teens can also become part of our teen volunteer program, and get valuable job experience and community service credit while assisting with our Children’s Summer Reading Program.

For more information, drop by the Laurel Public Library at 101 East 4th St., call us at 875-3184, or find us on the web at www.laurel.lib.de.us.

You can also email questions to Becky Norton, Youth Services Librarian at Rebecca.norton@lib.de.us.

Summer Reading Program The Laurel Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing, with prizes and programs and contests for children from toddlers – 6th grade. Children can sign up anytime throughout the summer, read books and earn prizes!

At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, the library will host Gary Lloyd who will perform “Come Into My Parlor, Please?” with stories and fantastic facts about our eight-legged friends, featuring spider tales from around the world. At one point, Mr. Lloyd transforms into Anansi, the African half-man, half-spider trickster, complete with eight eyes.

This program is great for those who

IHOP Family Night every night The Friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote.

All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations, any day, any meal.

Take and fill out the comment card; staple your receipt to the comment card and drop it off at the Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or the Providence Sales Cottage in Heritage Shores.

For more information, call Pat McDonald at 337-7192.

Trinity Golf Tournament The 5th Annual Trinity Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 6 at Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville.

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profit organization founded in 2005 by the employees of Trinity Transport, Inc. In 2007 the tournament succeeding in raising over $20,000.

There are two tee times, one in the morning and one in the afternoon to accommodate a growing number of interested golfers.

Special thanks go out to our top sponsors so far for 2008, including Trinity Transport, Inc. and Discover Bank, with more expected to follow.

Historical Society’s Museum The Bridgeville Historical Society Museum will be open to the public on the first Sunday of each month from June to October from 1 p.m - 4 p.m.

The museum is located at 102 William Street, Bridgeville.

Georgetown Public Library events The Georgetown Public Library will hold Story Time at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning with Miss Sherri. For more information call the library at 856-7958.

• The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will hold its monthly book discussion on Wednesday, July 9, at 10 a.m.

This month discussion will be on “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer.

For more information call the library at 856-7958.

• The Georgetown Library will hold Wellness Wednesday on July 16 from 2-4 p.m.

For more information call the Consumer Health Librarian at 227-8044.

• The Georgetown Public Library will have a movie matinee every Friday at 2 p.m. starting the week of June 13 to Aug. 22. For more information call the Library at 856-7958.

• The Georgetown Public Library will be offering a Knitting Class on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. starting July 21.

The class is limited and preregistration is required. To register or find out more information call the library and ask to speak to Bonnie, 856-7958.

• The Georgetown Public Library will be presenting “Monkeys in the House” by John Hadfield on June 26 at 2 p.m.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008 Come to the library and enjoy a fun afternoon of music, juggling and magic. For more information call the library at 8567958.

Chicken barbecue June 28, Georgetown Lions Club will hold a chicken barbecue, Rt. 18, at Kiwanis Club pit, 10 a.m. till done.

Proceeds to benefit Sussex Central football team and Lions. Call 236-3737 for details and to place orders.

5K run/walk and 1 mile walk The fifth annual Georgetown Library 5K run/walk and 1 mile walk will be held on Thursday, June 26, from 7 p.m. (rain or shine), at North Bedford Street Park, Georgetown.

This is sponsored by Friends of the Georgetown Public Library. Come out and support the library under construction.

Run or walk 5K (3.1 miles), adult/child walk 1 mile.

Both courses begin and end at the park.

Cost is $15 pre-registration fee through Friday, June 20; $20 day of race, with registration from 6-6:45 p.m. Registration forms are at the library.

Awards will be presented to the male/female 5K overall and master champions runners as well as the top three finishers in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

Certificates will be given to walkers.

T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 registered, water stop and refreshments provided.

For more information, call the library 856-7958, or Helen Williams 856-7682

Lewes High School class of 1958 The Lewes High School class of 1958 will hold its 50th year reunion on Oct. 18, 2008 at the Virden center, Pilottown Road, Lewes.

A letter of information on the reunion will be mailed in early spring but addresses are needed for the following classmates: Peggy Haire Kreer, Charles Robertson, James Carter, Larry Dennis and Bill Price.

If you were a member of the Lewes High School class of 1958, but did not graduate and are interested in attending the reunion, or if you have information for any of the above, call the reunion committee at 6452387.

Adult Summer Reading Club The Greenwood Public Library’s adult summer reading club, “Basking in Books,” continues through Aug. 25.

It is open to all 18 years and older or those who have graduated from high school.

To participate, please register at the Greenwood Library and start reading or listening to your favorite books.

Entry slips are filled out for each book enjoyed; these entry slips enter you in weekly drawings for prizes as well as for a grand prize to be awarded on Aug. 25.

For further information, contact the Greenwood Library at 349-5309.

The Greenwood Public Library is located at 100 Mill St., just east of the railroad tracks, in Greenwood.

Choptank River Festival Sailwinds Park is pleased to announce the creation of the Choptank River Festival. This three-day festival will be held this year from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. Friday hours begin at 3 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, start at 1 p.m.

Friday will be geared to a rock sound featuring the talents of Matthew King, Hyphen, ZO2, and “Jimmie’s Chicken Shack.”

Saturday will have an overall country vibe featuring the talents of Off the Hook, Golden Touch, Sister Shaw and the Dippy Eggs, Randy Lee Ashcraft, Bird Dog and the Road Kings and the night closes out with a performance from the great Tanya Tucker.

Finishing out our festival on Sunday are the spiritual sounds of some local gospel performers Candy Rabbit and Chesapeake Wind, The Heavenly Sons of Joy, and Brooke Meredith, at which time we will switch gears slightly and move into a more traditional Motown sound with the talents of Laura Todd, Shelly Abbott, The Echoes, and finishing the night out with “The Drifters.”

Lions Club Longaberger sale The Delmar Lions Club is holding a Longaberger basket sale with all proceeds from the sale going to the local community and the visually impaired.

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Delaware Grays meet The Delaware Grays Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2068 in Seaford hosts their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m., at the Seaford Library Conference Room.

Those whose male ancestors fought honorably for the South during the American Civil War, or those interested in the preservation of history are invited to attend. www.DESCV.org

Trap Pond Partners meets Trap Pond Partners (a volunteer nonprofit organization) meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bald Cypress Nature Center at Trap Pond State Park, Laurel.

We are always looking for new members and ideas to improve our state park.

To learn more, visit www.trappondpartners.com.

Knitting Guild meets All Knitters: The “Sea Purls” Chapter of The Knitting Guild Association meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cheer Center in Georgetown on the corner of Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road. For more details call Joyce Smirk, Secretary, 302-732-6495.

Lunch available.

July 4th meetings The final Laurel July 4th meeting is set for June 30. It will begin at 5 p.m. and are held at the Laurel Chamber Office.

Orchid Hobbyists meet Orchid Hobbyists of Delmarva will meet on the third Sunday of each month September through June, from 2-5 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 10th and Grove Street, Delmar, Del. Come join our group with a common interest in all things orchid.

There will be lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, cultural information and question and answer sessions. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced growers.

Annual membership is $15 per family.

For more information, contact either: Luther Shultz 410-341-6058, or Mary Jo Marshall 410-822-3941.

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

Cancer support group The Wellness Community-Delaware is offering a support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

The group meets at the Cancer Care Center on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For more information call Kaye or Lori at 645-9150.

All programs at The Wellness Community are free of charge for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.

Friends of the Bridgeville Library The Friends of the Bridgeville Library will meet on Tuesday, July 1, at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church, William Street, Bridgeville, at 7 p.m. The Friends will be electing the officers for 2008-2009 at this annual meeting, “Let’s Make History Together.” The Friends meet the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcomed. For more information call Ruth Skala at 337-3678

Laurel Senior Center Day trips • July 18 - Choptank Riverboat Luncheon Cruise at Suicide Bridge in East New Market. If interested you must have reservations, call 875-2536 for further information.

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Senior Center trips Nanticoke Senior Center’s Nashville and Memphis trip will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 to Saturday Sept. 20. Cost is $850 double occupancy. Some of the sights you will see are Graceland, Grand Olé Opry, and Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.

For information call 629-4939. Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, snacks from center and dinner theatre. Nanticoke Senior Center’s Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Trip presents “Foot Loose” on Thursday, June 26, matinee in Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $70 members, $75 non-members.

Longaberger bus trip Longaberger collectors will want to step aboard a bus trip to Boyd’s Bear Country in Gettysburg, Pa., for the Boyd’s Bear Country Basket Fest. Join Longaberger, America's premier maker of handcrafted baskets, pottery and wrought iron at the World's Most Humongous Teddy Bear Store for a fun-filled event that takes place Aug. 23.

The bus will leave from the Seaford Village Shopping Center at 6 a.m. and return at 8 p.m.

• A unique opportunity to weave your own Longaberger basket (not included in price of registration).

• Shopping at the Longaberger Homestead At Home Store, which provides select home décor, clothing, collectibles and gift items.

• The Longaberger Factory Store with close to 10,000 square feet of retired and revered Longaberger baskets, pottery and wrought iron products available for purchase.

• Longaberger Family members will be there each day to sign your favorite Longaberger products • Longaberger Basket giveaways will take place every hour and much more! $59 per person (includes motor coach transportation, snack filled Longaberger Tote and door prizes).

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holiday dinner show featuring Louise Mandrell, most meals, motor-coach transportation and much more.

For more information call Frances Horner at 629-4416

Bus trip to Jamaica, Queens A bus trip to Jamaica, Queens, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 16, from Big Lots, Seaford.

Bus will leave at 5 a.m. Departure from New York, 5 p.m. Price $50, flat rate. For information contact Sister Paris Twyman, at 410-754-9135.

AARP Chapter #915 trips • Branson, Mo - Sept. 13-20, cost is $875 per person. Call 410-822-2314.

• New England/Vermont, NH, Boston and Salem, Oct. 13-19, cost is $1085 double, and $1335 single. Call 410-673-7856.

• Myrtle Beach - Nov. 10-13, cost $430 per person. Call 410-754-8588.

Seaford AARP trips Wednesday, Sept. 24 – A day-trip to Norfolk to cruise the water and have lunch (included) on board the “Spirit Of Norfolk.” Return to shore and next door you can tour the Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, The Battleship Wisconsin and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

The cost is $78 and the bus leaves Peebles parking lot in Seaford at 7:30 a.m.

Oct. 13-16 – New Hampshire White Mountains for 4 days. Stay in Laconia, N.H. at the Margate Resort Hotel with seven meals included. Cost: $650 per person, double occupancy. Visit Franconia Notch State Park, Chutter’s Store, Sugar Hill Sampler, harman’s Cheese & Country Store, Hampton Pewter, and more.

Have lunch (included) aboard The Café Lafayette Dinner Train during your two hour ride. Then ride the Lake Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad before taking a cruise on a 230-ft. ship across Lake Winnipesaukee. You will also have time to shop and browse along Main Street in Wolfeboro village, America’s oldest Summer Resort.

Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180 for more information about these trips.

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4-H a strong influence in life of Miss Georgetown, Kayla Martell Kayla Martell competed in the Miss Delaware pageant Saturday, and although she didn’t win the crown, the experience in itself was rewarding, she says.

Martell competed as Miss Georgetown and was one of the 10 finalists out of an original field of 19 participants.

“My platform was on the importance of developing a positive self-image, on how vital it is for young people to have confidence in themselves,” says Martell.

“Delaware 4-H was where I learned the poise and self-confidence that I possess today.”

Martell, 19, of Milford, has been active in 4-H since the age of 5, when she became a junior 4-Her, called a Cloverbud. She was a member of the Harrington Sunshine, Houston Cardinals and Holler and Hooves clubs.

She says her favorite 4-H activities were cooking, sewing and public speaking.

“I have to admit, it takes guts to get up and perform in front of thousands of people at the Miss Delaware pageant,” says Martell. “The 4-H public speaking contests prepared me well.”

On occasion, Martell receives a curious glance because of a medical condition that she has called alopecia areata.

This auto-immune disorder causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes on the body.

“4-H helped me become comfortable in my own skin, so when I was diagnosed with alopecia areata I chose not to wear a wig or otherwise hide the condition,” says Martell. “This is simply who I am.”

Martell believes that lack of self-esteem is often the root cause of illegal drug use by youth and teens.

In 2000, she became a certified peer educator for the Health Rocks program, a 4-H curriculum that teaches at-risk youth about the hazards of tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs.

The cause is personal for Martell, who is driven by the loss of an 11-yearold friend who died of a drug overdose when they were in 6th grade together.

Kayla Martell, Miss Georgetown, has been active in 4-H since she was five.

As a 4-Her, Martell devoted more than 2,500 hours of community service to the Health Rocks program and she continues to be active in Health Rocks today.

An education major at Long Island University in Brooklyn, N.Y., she has frequently made the three-hour drive back to Delaware to teach a Health Rocks training class.

Now that she is home for the summer, she is working as the Kent County coordinator for Health Rocks.

“The mission of 4-H is to be a catalyst for positive change and I can’t think of anyone who epitomizes this better than Kayla Martell,” says Jan Seitz, associate dean and director of UD Cooperative Extension.

“She is such a force for good in the community.”

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Laurel library friends group deserves community support The Friends of the Laurel Public Library held their annual meeting AT URPHY the other evening and the attendance was not great.

The fact that they donated The fact that they donated $3,300 to the library alone makes $3,300 to the library alone this group a very valuable part of the community. There were a host makes this group a very of young volunteers there and because of things like this, Laurel’s valuable part of the comlibrary continues to be one of the nicest in the state. munity.

A good question might be, “Where were you and I that was a bigger fan than I was! evening?”

One of the great personalities on that I completely understand just how job was the late Jesse Phillips from Mil“stretched out” many of us in the commuford. I think the Seaford Museum should nity are —with this organization and that have a wax figure of Jesse near the and with family activities, there is never a day when we ask what we are going to do. drawtwisters, with his yarn bag tied around his waist, his knee pad on (to stop I just thought I would throw this out to the position from running) and his coal you in case you feel you can help. black hair parted right down the middle.

I think dues are only $10 a year and He was quite a guy and oh yes, a Phillies that support alone will help keep the support organization flourishing. For informa- fan, too.

Jesse had been a waiter in a city restaution, stop by or call the library. rant before coming to DuPont, so I was told, and boy, could he tell you great stoRiding back from the ball game the ries. other day, Fred Melvin and I got into a When he passed away, his wife gave brief conversation about our DuPont days. me a scrapbook Jesse had made. I have it One of the subjects was “stringing up a to this day. drawtwister.”

Now, I’m getting sentimental.

Now, most of you have never heard of I am sure that Don Donavan and others this, but a few of us old-timers can still rewho are still around remember the golden call it. Bobby Lee Jefferson, Ray Kraus days of those 5 cent cups of Cokes, and Rich Callaway were but a few of the sweeping the plant floors until they shined last of those folks who helped put yarn on and the great days as a drawtwist operator those tubes, as we called them. on A-B-C or D shift. Finish that Coke, It was a group III job, meaning we had Gordon Butler, we’ve got a machine to “graduated” to that level from sweeping floors and odd jobs. In between, there was doff! the group II job as an inspector and tester Laurel’s Fourth of July event is coming to make sure the yarn was all right to send fast, followed by Seaford’s Riverfest. out.

If you have not yet entered the July 4th Gosh, that seems like a thousand years talent contest, be sure to do so. No, Dennis ago — notice I did not say yesterday. I Wilson, I don’t think you can win the 8 think there are several “pirns” of this yarn and under contest and I am positive that in the Seaford Museum. As for how many Stanley Records will hurt himself if he drawtwisters were there at the plant, 30 or tries to dance. Other than that, the field is 38, I believe — you tell me. open.

The supervisor in C Shift was Larry Two-time seed-spitting champions Joe Johnson, who was transferred in personnel Conaway and John Outten are expected to to Atlanta, Ga. He called me in 1980, to be edged out

by Laurel Mayor John congratulate me on the Phillies accomShwed.

Shwed is a 50-to-1 shot and will plishment of being in the World Series. He be shot if he loses again.

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Just kidding, John.

Debbie Mitchell has moved her business, Ambassador Travel in Seaford, to 413 High St., the location of a former coffee shop.

As many of you know, Debbie sets up the Friends of Baseball trips and she always does an excellent job for us.

Stop by and wish Debbie well in her new location. It’s just a couple of doors from another long-time business, Burton Brothers.

Friday, June 20, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony at J.D. Butler Custom Homes. It is located at 22606 Sussex Highway (next to Harley Davidson).

That north end of Seaford continues to grow.

The Butlers have a 4,000-square foot building, of which 2,000 square feet is a showroom. They are involved with all facets of building.

Here’s wishing the energetic owners, Jermaine and Kyra, well in their new building. They have 20 years experience in the building trade.

In Laurel, there too will be a few changes. The Laurel Chamber of Commerce will move on Aug. 1 from its Poplar Street location to an office on East Market Street. Other announcements from the chamber are expected to come soon.

In addition, Payroll Plus will be moving to 108 East Market Street, July 1.

Owner Connie Lewis plans to continue her many services including rotary taxes, payroll and much more.

Remember the restoration of Bethesda United Methodist Church out behind Trap Pond? It is coming along nicely with the outside work almost complete and I hear the pews are ready to be set inside the historic church that was a house of worship to many local families.

John Bennett did the painting and he is very proud of the way it now looks. By fall we should be able to visit, or so I hope.

Well, have you seen it? The smile on Bob Oliphant’s face?

Right now, he’s not “cornfused” as corn prices have this local farmer and many more locally in a festive mood.

Now this brings us to Eddie Jestice, another farmer, who is selling safety cones, or at least collecting a few. If you do not believe me, just ask him.

Laurel’s July 4th Talent Contest Name: _________________________________ Address: _______________________________ _________________________ Ph: __________ 3 Categories (Check One) 12 & under

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Forms Available At Laurel Library, Laurel Chamber & Laurel Petroleum Mail to: Talent Show c/o Bob Jones 29429 Edgewood Ave. Laurel, DE 19956

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The New Wave In Roofing

Get outside, get walking and maybe win a prize Delaware State Parks and Nemours Health & Prevention Services are working together to encourage children and families to take the Delaware State Parks Trail Challenge and support Nemours’ 52-1, Almost None initiative.

Through the program, individuals can hike 15 designated trails in Delaware State Parks to complete the Trail Challenge and win a patch, certificate, pedometer and the Golden Boot award.

Hikers submit a completed Trail Challenge punch card to win prizes and to be entered in a drawing for vacations in different parks. Completed cards must be submitted by Dec. 31.

In early 2009, a winner will be drawn for the first prize — a five-day, four-night stay in a year-round, fully-equipped Ohio State Park cottage, plus $1,000 for travel expenses.

The second prize is a four-day, three-

The first prize is a five-day, fournight stay in a year-round, fullyequipped Ohio State Park cottage, plus $1,000 for travel expenses. night stay in a cabin in Maryland’s Tuckahoe State Park, plus $600 for travel expenses. The third prize is three days and two nights in a cabin in Delaware’s Trap Pond State Park, plus $400 in travel expenses. Each park features activities such as fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

Nemours’ 5-2-1, Almost None program promotes exercise and a healthy diet, including five daily servings of fruits and vegetables; no more than two hours per day “screen time”; at least one hour per day of activity; and almost no sugary beverages.

For more information about the Almost None program, visit www.nemours.org.

Information about Delaware State Parks Trail Challenge can be found at www.destateparks.com/trailchallenge, or by calling 302-739-9191.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

Church Bulletins St. John’s multicultural services

Special service at Centenary UMC

Siempre Verde, a multicultural, bilingual service is being led by Pastor Luis Almandoz on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s United Methodist Church at Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford.

Praise music, powerful preaching and a small meal unite this fellowship of persons of both Hispanic and Anglo origins.

Alberto Mendez leads worship on the keyboard.

Centenary United Methodist Church will be holding a combined service on Sunday, June 29, at 10 a.m. with no Sunday School.

This special service will be in honor of the Rev. John and Ginny Van Tine and will include music with the praise team, choir and hand bells.

This is the Van Tine’s last Sunday at Centenary before moving to Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown.

Ladies’ bible study

Centenary Gospel Café

There is a ladies’ bible study, held every Tuesday starting at 10 a.m., at Laurel Baptist Church, Bi-State Boulevard in Laurel.

This bible study is a non-denominational study, only God’s Word is studied, making us to be more like Christ.

Should you have any questions regarding the study, feel free to call Gertrude R. Smith at 875-5300.

Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of Poplar and Market streets, Laurel will hold its Gospel Café every Saturday night at 6 p.m. featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry, live Christian music, fellowship and refreshments.

Saturday, June 27, guest singers will be Rob Harman and The Cokesbury Praise Team, Jimmy Holston, Cassandra Abbott.

Everyone is invited to attend (Come as you are!)

For more information, contact Bruce & Nancy Willey at 875-5539 or 875-7339.

The Lighthouse Rising gas prices, wars and rumors of wars, rising food prices, it’s all so frightening. Come join Rebecca Jones as she presents “God’s Deliverance and Provision,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel.

Find out how the Bible can show you how to live and face hardships today. Pastor Timothy Jones provides kid’s church for grades K-6, and a nursery is available.

Call 875-7814.

Old Christ Church schedule July 6 - 9:30 a.m., patriotic service with Holy Eucharist followed by community picnic July 13, 20, 27 - 9:30 a.m., morning prayer Aug. 3 - 9:30 a.m., Holy Euch Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31 - 9:30 a.m., morning prayer Sept. 7 - 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist

Sept. 14, 21, 28 - 9:30 a.m., morning prayer Oct. 7 - 10 a.m., blessing of the animals, morning prayer

Choir Day Choir Day at New Zion United Methodist Church, 428 West 6th St., Laurel on Sunday, June 29, 3:30 p.m.

Choirs, groups, solos, and praise dancers are welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Senior, Young Adults, and Gospel Choirs. Pastor is Timothy Duffield, Sr.

ry-in fellowship meal following, and a time of remembrance at 2 p.m.

Seaford Christian Church is located on US 13 North, across from Harley-Davidson.

Old Christ Church worship Old Christ Church on Sunday, July 6, at 9:30 a.m. will hold a “Salute to America” Patriotic worship. Service at Old Christ Church will be followed by a community picnic. Bring a dish to share and a lawn chair and join the fun and fellowship.

Celebrate Recovery

‘Love on the Rock’

Celebrate Recovery, a step program which claims Jesus Christ as its Higher Power, is meeting at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. This program is open to persons who wish to turn over their hurts, habits, and hang-ups to God such that they may be healed. For more information, call Rev. Constance Hastings, 629-9466, or Robert Spadaccini, 841-1720.

Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 5 Miles West of Seaford on Stein Highway, in Reliance, recently spent five weeks studying God’s plan for marriage.

With the divorce rate at almost 60% in Delaware, there is a great need to reach out and support couples in their marriages, helping them deal with the many pressures tearing apart marriages today.

Couples were asked to commit to attending five weeks together, to join a couples’ small group study together, and to join a dinner group together with other couples.

Fifteen couples studied Gary Chapman’s “The Five Love Languages,” and ten couples studied a “Homebuilders study through Family Life Ministries.” The whole church came together to pray for all the married couples in the church.

The series was capped off by a special service on May 10, in which twenty couples, including Pastor Drew and his wife,

Seaford Christian Homecoming June 29, will be Homecoming at Seaford Christian Church with Raymond Bennett. Raymond and Gyneth Bennett served as the first full-time ministry team during the 1960s and led Seaford Christian Church through the first building program. They return to re-capture some old memories and friendships during morning worship June 29 (10:30 a.m.), with a car-

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

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Julie A. Lewis

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

St. John’s United Methodist Church Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 am Hearts Afire (Contemporary) Come as you are… and be transformed in the love of Christ!

Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m.

Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m.

Every Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Sunday

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m.

Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Pastor Barbara Wilson Church: 875-4233 Cell: 302-253-0083 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

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

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m.

Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m.

Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m.

A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

“A Place to Belong”

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m.

Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road 68, South of Laurel Laurel, Del.

Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008 Debbie, recommitted to their spouse and their Godly roles in a Renewal of Vows ceremony.

God’s Big Back Yard Seaford Christian Church will be experiencing “God’s Big Back Yard” from 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 6-10, with an all out Backyard Bash (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) on July 12.

“It’s Your Serve” is the theme for this week of fun-filled adventure as young people learn to serve their families, friends, neighbors, and community in the name of Jesus.

Worldwide service becomes a priority with our mission to Pioneer Bible Translators and international Disaster Emergency Services (I.D.E.S.).

God’s Big Back Yard is for ages 4-elementary at the Christian Church of Seaford, across from Harley-Davidson on 13N. Call 629-6298 today to register or for more information.

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Laurel Baptist Church VBS Laurel Baptist Church will be having their “Outriggers Island” Vacation Bible School from July 13-18 (ages three years to Grade 6). Kickoff Sunday will be at 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Finalé will be on Friday, 7 p.m. For further information call Shirley at 875-2314.

‘Dining to Donate’ Booker Street Church of God will sponsor a “Dining to Donate” event at Applebee’s Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, from Monday, July 14, to Thursday, July 17, in support of its “Realizing The Vision” building campaign. You are invited to come and enjoy a delicious meal (special flyers are to be presented at checkout) and 10 percent of the proceeds will benefit the building fund. Members will greet you on Monday, July 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call Peggy at 856-3404 or 8569097 to receive special flyers) or to donate.

A Commissioning Service for ApostleElect Catherine A. Camper will be held Saturday, July 12, at 4 p.m. The Rev. Doctor Catherine A. Camper is bishop and founder of United Deliverance Bible Center. Join us in the celebration at the Bible Center Complex, Catherine A. Camper Auditorium, Rt. 9, 1208 County Seat Highway, Laurel, DE 19956.

For more information or to place an ad, contact: Apostle Keith Wongus, 2584639 or Pastor Carla Wongus, 875-9721.

A Box of Memories

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m.

Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m.

Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591 MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Church School -All Ages - 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Rick Elzey • Pastor Doris Whaley Wings of Prayer - Tues. 7:00 p.m.

Come Join Our Family

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

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

302-877-0443

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church BONGARDS COMMISIONED - The Revs. James C. and Karen M. Bongard were officially commissioned at the United Methodist Annual Conference of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference on Saturday, June 14, at the Ella Fitzgerald Center of UMES. The organist was Kevin Chamberlain from St. John’s UMC in Seaford. The Bishop Ernest S. Lyght from the West Virginia Conference gave the message entitled “When God Calls.”

On Sunday morning, a Service of Appointments fixed the locations of all new clergy church appointments in the Conference. On July 1, Mr. Bongard will leave the Ellendale Charge to serve Seaford Wesley United Methodist Church on Atlanta Road.

Mrs. Bongard will leave Seaford Bethel UMC to serve the Federalsburg-Bloomery Charge (Christ, Chestnut Grove and Bloomery Churches) of Federalsburg, Md.

New Release ‘A Box of Memories’ on Sale Tony Windsor

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

“Shining His Light”

Grace Baptist Power Lab We’ve got the solution to Summertime Boredom….Send your kids to Power Lab where they’ll discover Jesus’ miraculous power! This is the spot that’s oozing with Bible adventures: Grace Baptist Church, 805 Atlanta Rd, Seaford.

Each night kids will take part in fun Bible learning they can see, hear, touch, and even taste. Bible point crafts, teambuilding games, lively Bible songs, and super supper are just a few of the Power Lab activities that help faith flow into real life.

Every night kids choose a Daily Challenge---an exciting way to live out what they’ve learned. Power Lab is great fun for children AGES 3 through 5th GRADE, so mark JULY 13-17, 6-8:15 p.m. (Registration begins July 13 at 5:30 p.m.)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Tony Windsor’s brand new CD compilation, “A Box of Memories” is on sale now.

This 17-song CD features performances of songs including, “Only Make Believe,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and the gospel classic, “In the Garden.”

Get your copy at the Seaford Star office for only $5.00.

Call: 302-236-9886

22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward J. Laremore, Sr. Pastor David A. Krilov, Associate Pastor

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755 Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com

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

ROCK CHURCH

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 Worship 6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3 9:45 Sunday School thru grade 6) & Divorce Care® 11:00 Worship/Kids Church 7:00 Prayer Service & Youth 7:00 Evening Service Group (grades 7-12)

30320 Seaford Road, Laurel, Del. Ph: 875-7275 • Pastor Bill Konkel Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 1st & 3rd Sunday Evening: 5 p.m.

Thurs Evening Prayer: 7 p.m.

COKESBURY CHURCH

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

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

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

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m.

Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m.

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

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

Front & King St., Seaford, DE

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

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m.

Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m.

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

A Gathering Of Faith Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love.

Attend Church this Sunday

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Obituaries Georgia May Hunt, 90

Georgia May Hunt of Seaford died on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Genesis Elder Care - Seaford Center.

She was born in Greenville, W.Va., a daughter of Douglas and Virginia Winfrey, who predeceased her.

At a young age she lost her hearing and attended the West Virginia School for the Deaf. After she completed school Georgia May Hunt she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked painting airplanes during the war years.

There she met and married her husband of 37 years, Charlie Hunt who died in 1981.

She resided in both Alexandria, Va., and West Palm Beach, Fla., for a number of years before moving to Delaware in 1996. She was an avid quilter and created many beautiful quilts for family and loved ones.

In addition to her and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Ralph Wickline, and sisters, Kathryn Wickline, Frances Winfrey and Edna Pence.

She is survived by her daughters, Frances May King and her husband George of Watertown, Tenn., and Susie Elizabeth Hunt and her life partner, Linda Holcomb of Seaford, and her beloved grandson, Charles Edward Hawkins and his wife Barbara of Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Also surviving are two sisters, Bertie Van Stavern of W.Va. and Pauline Winfrey of Ohio; and two brothers, John Winfrey of W.Va., and Harry Winfrey of Ohio.

Funeral Services were on Saturday, June 21, at 3 p.m., at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends called prior to the service.

Burial was on Tuesday, June 24, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Robert C. Rollins, 52

Mr. Robert C. Rollins of Middletown died on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Christiana Hospital, Newark.

Mr. Rollins was born in Baltimore, Md., on July 22, 1955, and proudly served his country as a Seabee in the US Navy. A local business leader for 20 years, he was the owner and operator of Rollins Metalworks in Middletown.

Robert C. Rollins Mr. Rollins was active in his community throughout his life and was currently a member of Odessa Fire Company.

A devout Catholic, he was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s R.C. Church and a member of Old Bohemia Council #6543 Knights of Columbus. He was a talented outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed hunting and fishing. An avid scuba diver as well, he was a member of the New Castle County Dive Team.

MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

Obituaries are run without charge thanks to the support of area churches

He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Lori A. Regener Rollins; three daughters, Nicole E. Rollins and her boyfriend, Michael Fontello, Jr., Shelby L. Rollins, and Paige M. Rollins, all at home; his parents, Clarence H. Rollins and Mary Applegarth Rollins of Seaford; brother, Edward G. Rollins and his wife, Trudy, of Seaford; three sisters, Connie A. Kennedy of Harrisburg, Pa., Barbara R. Porcelli of Havre de Grace, Md., and Carol Maurer and her husband, Greg, of Hockessin; mother- and father-in-law, Barbara A. Regener and Paul A. Regener, Sr. of New Castle; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends called on Sunday, June 22, at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 371 E. Main Street, Middletown. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at church. Interment followed in St. Mary Star of the Sea Cemetery, Golden Hill, Church Creek, Md. The family suggests contributions to The Rollins Children Education Fund, c/o Wilmington Trust, 405 W. Main St., Middletown, DE 19709.

To sign guest register, visit spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory, 302-328-2213

Helen W. Koester, 88

Helen W. Koester of Laurel, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

She was born on Feb. 26, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter of George and Helen Koch, who predeceased her.

Helen was a retired elementary school teacher in Laurel. She later enjoyed being a volunteer at school, reading to the children, and serving as a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Messiah’s Vineyard in Laurel.

She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Douglas O. Koester; a daughter and

Union United Methodist Church 2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly WORSHIP TIMES:

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

son-in-law, Patricia and Olman Gutierrez; a daughter and son-in-law; Judith and Don Miller; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Barbara Webster; a son and daughterin-law, William and Mary Webster, and a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and John Bowden; 10 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Bateman.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 22, at the Short Funeral Home, 13 East Grove Street in Delmar. The Rev. Carl Vincent officiated.

Contributions may be sent to the Alzheimers Association/Eastern Shore Chapter, 213 West Main St., Suite 205, Salisbury, MD 21801.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Elizabeth Jean Stebela O'Shaughnessy, 70 Elizabeth Jean Stebela O'Shaughnessy of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Seaford, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at her daughters residence in Orlando, Fla. Born in Binghamton, N.Y., a daughter of Mary Dranichak Stebela of Endwell, N.Y. and the late Alexander Stebela.; she was the office manager at Delaware Hospice in Georgetown before retiring. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church of Seaford.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by a son, Thomas J. O'Shaughnessy, Jr. of Arlington, Va.; a daughter, Mary O. Murphy of Orlando, Fla.; a sister, Sandra Decker of Endwell, N.Y., and two grandsons, J.T.and Sean Murphy.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas John O'Shaughnessy, Sr., who died in 1982.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, June 23, 2008, in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford. Burial was in

BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13) 628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church Office

Pastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Youth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm “We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”

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SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

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Wesley United Methodist Church 22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE Pastor Ed Kuhling Contemporary Worship 9 am Sunday School & Bible Education 10 am Traditional Worship 11 am Wednesday Worship 6:45 pm 302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112

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

629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • cogclarence@verizon.net Sunday: Midweek Activities: Church School........9:45 am Call for Details Morning Worship......11 am Children’s Church & Youth Explosion ........6 pm Nursery Provided Evening Worship.........7 pm *Counseling by appt. only Tuesday: Thursday: Bible Study & Family Corporate Prayer.........7 pm ‘Come and Grow with Us!’ Training Hour...........7 pm

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

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Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Seaford.

Contributions may be made to Grand Ma's Memorial Fund, for her grandchildren's college education, c/o her daughter, Mary O. Murphy, 10045 Brodbeck Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32832.

Arrangements were handled by WatsonYates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Martha V. Dorman, 94

Martha V. Dorman passed away June 17, 2008.

She was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years: Granville Dorman in 1989. She is survived by a daughter, four sons, and numerous grandchildren.

Her funeral service was on Saturday, June 21, at St. John’s UM Church on Pine and Popular streets in Seaford. A viewing was held Friday evening at the church and prior to the service.

Contributions may be made in her memory to Macedonia AME Church, 421 North St., Seaford, DE 19973. Deborah E. Harris-Nock Funeral Services, Greenwood, handled the arrangements.

Thomas Robert Carter, 72

Thomas Robert “Bob” Carter of Denton, Md., passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Caroline Home for Hospice in Denton.

He was born Nov. 21, 1935 in Greensboro, Md., a son of E. Carleton Carter and Agnes Effie Hignutt Carter, who predeceased him.

He was a farmer and had been employed by the former Acme Markets.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by four siblings, Edward Carleton Carter, Mary Elizabeth Carter Orme, Re-

The families of Linda Marie Shea and Joseph “Joey” Wheatley, Jr. , wish to express our sincere gratitude to family and friends for the tremendous outpouring of love and compassion we have receivd during this difficult time. Thank you for the many expressions of sympathy — the cards, visits, phone calls, flowers and food donations.

Special thanks to Parsell Funeral Homes - Keith and Alison Parsell and Staff, Reverend Dale Brown, the Office Staff of Union United Methodist Church, Reverend Joseph James, Bennett Premier Motor Sports (formerly Harley Davidson of Seaford), Members of the Bridgeville Voluntee Fire Company and Fire Police, Members of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Members of the Seaford Fire Company, and Mid-South Audio.

We treasure every story and remembrance relating the countless ways Linda’s life and Joey’s life has impacted your own. Your kindness and support will always be remembered. With love and appreciation to all of you…

MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008 becca Ellen Carter Exley Stafford, and Patsy Ann Carter.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn F. Chance Williamson Carter; three stepsons, Stephen Ralph Williamson of Harrisburg, Pa., Edwin Barry Williamson of Preston, and Dale Clark Williamson of Cordova, Md.; two grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Williamson and Andrew Noah Williamson; three nieces and one nephew.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, June 25, at Greensboro Cemetery in Greensboro, Md., with the Rev. Howard “Buddy” Dunn officiating.

Friends called at the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg on Tuesday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to Caroline Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.

Share memories with the family at www.framptom.com.

Charles Frank Broughton, 84

Charles “Charlie” Frank Broughton of Millsboro, left this earth to his heavenly home Monday, June 16, 2008 of natural causes, at the Arbor’s Nursing Home in Bear.

Charlie, as he was affectionately called, was the son of John Lee and Annie Broughton.

He spent most of his life in Sussex County, and he enjoyed working as a farm laborer for Kruger Farms for many years.

He attended St. John’s Second Baptist Church in Millsboro. When his health failed, he became a resident of Arbor’s Nursing Home.

Mr. Broughton is survived by one sister, Grace M. Andrews of Frankford; two nephews: Larry Broughton of Millsboro, and Glenn E. Andrews of Georgetown; a sister-in-law, Allene Broughton of Millsboro, and a very close and dear friend, Mrs. Shirley Mackey of Millsboro.

Funeral services were Saturday, June 21, at St. John’s Second Baptist Church, Mt. Joy Road in Millsboro, where the Pastor Annie Custis delivered the eulogy.

Friends called Saturday at the church, prior to the funeral.

Interment was in St. John’s Church Cemetery.

Deborah E. Harris-Nock Funeral Services, Greenwood, handled the arrangements.

Edward C. Fogg, 84

Edward C. Fogg of Rehoboth Beach passed away on Friday, June 20, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.

Mr. Fogg was born on June 22, 1923, in Shiloh, N.J. a son of Edward S. and Irma Miller Fogg, who predeceased him.

Mr. Fogg was in agriculture and automotive sales most of his life. While he was working in Washington, D.C., he delivered the Presidential Limo for the John F. Kennedy inauguration in 1961.

He graduated in the class of 1940 from Bridgeton (N.J.) High School. He loved cars, horses, used to enjoy trapping muskrat, fishing, and vacations with family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Edward H. Fogg in 1985.

Mr. Fogg is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elaine Miller Fogg; one son, Eric Fogg and his wife Janet of Harbeson; one daughter, Ellen Holtz and her husband Brian of Bethlehem, Pa.; one sister, Ruth M. Fogg of Lewes, two grandchildren, Diana

Fogg of Salisbury, Md. and Joseph Holtz of Doyleston, Pa.; and his close canine friend, Duchess of Norway.

Services were held Wednesday, June 25, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S Washington St., Millsboro, where friends called prior to the services. The Rev. Gary Knapp of East Gate Presbyterian Church officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Millsboro.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com or delmarvaobits.com

Glen Hubbard, 54

Glen Hubbard of Laurel passed away on June 19, 2008 at Christiana Hospital in Newark.

He was formerly of Federalsburg, Md., a son of the late Roger and Evelyn Hubbard.

Mr. Hubbard was a truck driver for Stevenson Trucking in Salisbury, Md. His family will remember him for his love of fishing, hunting, and especially loved being a truck driver. He was know as a "Man of the Road." Glen was a devoted family man, whom loved his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Hervey Hubbard.

He is survived by his wife, Myla Hubbard, a son, Roger Hubbard, and a daughter, Melissa Hubbard, all of Laurel. His brother, Charles Eugene Hubbard of Indiana; his grandchildren, Jordan and Kaylie Lowe of Laurel, and several nieces and nephews also survive him.

A celebration of his life was held at Centenary United Methodist Church at 200 W. Market St. in Laurel, on Monday, June 23. The Rev. John Van Tine and Pastor Kevin Lewis officiated. Burial will be held privately.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 114 Baptist St., Salisbury, MD 21801; or Centenary United Methodist Church, 200 W. Market St., Laurel, DE. 19956.

Arrangements were handled by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, DE.

Mary Elizabeth Robinson, 64

Mary “Mom-Mom Mary” Elizabeth Robinson of Seaford, passed away from this earth to her heavenly home, safe into the arms of God our Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2008, of natural causes. She passed at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., surrounded by a multitude of family and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Robinson; her parents, Lloyd DeShields II and Virgie B. Cannon; as well as her brothers, Lloyd DeShields III, Robert “Teddy” DeShields and Perry DeShields.

Mom-Mom was a dedicated member of Macedonia Church in Seaford. She loved the Lord, and enjoyed her Christian journey every step of the way.

She worked throughout her lifetime as a domestic engineer. However, her primary occupation was taking care of her family.

She was a devout homemaker, and she took great pride in raising her children and grandchildren as she was a “model” example to her family. She had high expectations of her children and grandchildren, and she practiced what she preached. Her family and friends will never forget her love of cooking, sewing, and baking. She was known in the community as “the cake

lady,” and she did not take that title lightly.

Her cakes were so light and moist that one slice was never enough. You needed at least a hunk to really enjoy her culinary skills of cake making.

Mom-Mom will be deeply missed, but at this time, we have visions of her dancing around heaven with her husband, brothers, parents, and others who had gone on before her, and we can smile to know that she is free from pain and suffering, and happy within the kingdom of God. Mom-Mom leaves the wonderful, unforgettable memories with the following, still here on earth: three sons, Terrance and wife Barbie Snow, Randall Snow, and Anthony Robinson Sr., of Seaford; three daughters, Lisa DeShields of Wilmington, Veronica and husband Kelvin Gambrell of Seaford, and Leslie Snow of Seaford; two brothers, Carroll DeShields of Seaford, and Raymond DeShields of Wilmington; four sisters, Adalee and husband James Gumby, Joan and husband Howard Smack, Sandra DeShields and Rose Randolph, of Seaford; four additional sisters-in-law, Gladys D. “Peaches” Brooks, Geneva DeShields, Mary DeShields, and Elaine DeShields, 21 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; two godchildren: Ambia West and Ronald DeShields; a very special and devoted daughter-in-law, Jean Kaye Banks of Millsboro; a special son-in-law: Wilson “Andy” C. Blake; special friends: Cornelia Savage, Francis Webb, and Rudolph Jones, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 23, at Citadel of Hope Church, Concord Road, Seaford. Friends called Monday, at the church, before the services. Interment was in the Macedonia Cemetery.

The family invited all for a repast after the service at St. Luke’s Parish Hall on North St. in Seaford.

Deborah E. Harris-Nock Funeral Services, Greenwood, handled arrangements.

Caraleigh B. Carey, 89

Caraleigh B. Carey of Salisbury died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born on May 12, 1919 in Delmar, a daughter of Christopher O. and Ethel M. Hearn Baker, who predeceased her. Mrs. Carey was a graduate of the Delmar, Del., High School Class of 1937.

She worked for 50 years at Montgomery Ward in Salisbury, as a clerk in the credit and catalogue departments. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon C. and Elton “Buddy “ Harrington of Salisbury; grandchildren, Kristen L. Davis and her husband Patrick A. Davis, and Jason K. Harrington; a great grandchild, Reagan A. Davis; and a sister and brother-in-law, Myra B. and Kenneth White of Nanticoke, Md. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Byard J. Carey, and a sister, Kathleen A. Taylor.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 25, at the Short Funeral Home, in Delmar.

Family and friends called prior to the service. Interment was held in St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar.

In memory of Mrs. Carey, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA

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Elwood W. Stevens, 68

Elwood W. Stevens of Ocean View passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.

Mr. Stevens was born on Dec. 13, 1939 in Frankford to William C. and Nellie D. Parsons Stevens, who predeceased him.

He was a delivery truck driver for Suburban Propane in Millsboro, for many years retiring in 1994.

Mr. Stevens attended Bay Shore Community Church in Gumboro. He was a member of the Delaware Mobile Surf Fishing Association and the Assateague Island Surf Fishing Association. He had a love for Dodge Trucks and a special love for his Pekinese Dog “Biscuit.”

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Mary Elizabeth Long Stevens, in 1996, and his sister, Alberta Stevens.

Mr. Stevens is survived by two brothers, John L. Stephens and his wife Shirley of Clarksville, and Clifton Stevens; and by his in-laws whom he was close to, the Long family.

Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 26, at the Millsboro Cemetery, State Street, Millsboro, with the Rev. Robert A. Hudson officiating. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S Washington Street, Millsboro.

The family asks that contributions in Elwood’s name be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com or delmarvaobits.com

Mary Moore, 79

Mary “Cookie” Moore of Bethel passed away on June 21, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

She was born in Cambridge, Md., a daughter of Howard and Maggie Short, who preceded her in death.

She was a loving homemaker. A member of Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church in Bethel. Cookie was a member of the American Legion Ladies Aux., Post #19 in Laurel, Camper Club in Seaford.

She will be remembered for her love of camping, traveling, taking cruises and especially her pets.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years Jim Moore. Her daughters Deborah Hall of Laurel, and Tina Thomas and her husband Gary of Seaford. Her sisters, Rosalie Kefauver of Bridgeville and Dorothy Windsor of Cambridge. Her grandchildren PR1AW USN Blair Hall and his wife Georgi of California, Md. and Anthony Leonard of Seaford. A sister in law Virginia "Ginny" Short of Seaford.

Her family sends a special thank you to all of the Bethel Community and the Count on Me Club for their support of Cookie and her family throughout the years. A viewing was held on Tuesday evening, June 24, at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel. A Funeral Service was held Wednesday, June 25, at Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church, Main St., Bethel, where a viewing was also held prior to the service. The Rev. Art Smith officiated. Interment followed in Bethel Community Cemetery.

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MORNING STAR • June 26 - July 2, 2008

Health How drug ads target consumers

By Dr. Anthony Policastro I watched the Tony Awards show this year. I found the commercials interesting.

We know that most advertisers use their ads for specific audiences. They decide ahead of time who the audience will be.

Then they decide which shows to use their ads for.

The interesting thing about the Tony Awards was that every commercial break had at least one drug ad. Sometimes there were more than one.

Many of the ads repeated. There were ads for antidepressants, blood thinners and even ads for stool softeners.

The sponsors had to think that their ads were going to be effective. They had to think that someone was going to go to their physician and ask about the drugs.

They would not have spent the money if they did not feel that way.

There is a lesson in this for us all.

When you watch a television show, you may see a commercial for a drug.

It is important to remember that it is not there by coincidence. It is there because the advertiser expects you to be a candidate for that drug. They expect

you to go to your physician and ask for the drug.

This should make you suspicious.

They have already decided before you watched the show what kind of people would be watching.

...every time you see a drug ad on television, you need to realize that you are paying for that ad when you fill your next prescription.

They expected you to watch the show.

They expected you to have the kind of problem that they are trying to treat.

They are expecting you to act on their ad.

If you decide to take such action, then their money is well spent. They have predicted what you will do.

They know you better than you know yourself. About 5 years ago, I last wrote on this topic. There are some interesting statistics associated with them. They

Nanticoke Mears Health Center offers new diagnostic heart tests

The new 64-slice computed tomography (CT) imaging scanner at Nanticoke Mears Health Center is helping physicians diagnose patients with heart disease and chest pain more quickly and accurately. They are doing this by providing patients with two new diagnostic studies: calcium scoring and cardiac computed tomography angiogram (CTA).

Calcium scoring is a painless, tenminute test that uses the special CT equipment to look for the build up of calcium in plaque on the walls of the arteries of the heart. This test is used to check for heart disease in its early stage and to determine its severity. It can also be used to predict if a person will get symptoms of heart disease.

Calcium test scores range from 0 to 400 and indicate the presence of plaque in a person's body and therefore his or her risk of heart disease. For example, the lower the score, the lower the person's risk for heart attack. Scores over 100 indicate that a moderate to high amount of plaque is present in a person's arteries and that he or she has heart disease.

It also indicates that the person is at moderate to high risk of heart attack and that they should start medical treatment and make lifestyle changes to reduce this risk.

The calcium scoring test is recommended for men age 35 to 65 and women age 40 to 70 with heart disease

risk factors such as family history, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and diabetes. Younger adults should also consider testing if they have a strong family history of heart disease.

Cardiac CTA is a minimally-invasive study that uses the CT scanner with an iodine-containing contrast dye that is inserted intravenously through the patient's arm to ensure the best images possible.

The cardiac CTA determines if either fatty deposits or calcium deposits have built up in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. When left untreated, these areas of build-up can cause heart disease leading to fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and/or heart attack. This test is recommended for individuals who are at high risk for heart disease, who have symptoms such as chest pain or who have unclear stresstest results.

"The goal of the Cardiology lab is to provide minimally invasive testing and treatments that help patients get home and back to their lives as quickly as possible.

With the new CT scanner we get detailed images in a matter of seconds.

This allows us to give our patients a faster diagnosis and effective treatment plan," says cardiologist Richard P. Simons, D.O. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 302-629-6611, ext.

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are a little bit old now but the principles remain the same.

Between 1994 and 2001 the amount that drug companies spent on advertising their medications increased tenfold. It went from $250 million per year to $2.5 billion per year.

The top 50 drugs that are advertised represent 0.5% of the total drugs on the market. However, they account for 31% of the money spent on drugs. The other 9850 drugs share the remaining 69% among them. Thus, the advertising is very effective.

You may wonder who pays for this advertising. The cost of that advertising has to be made up by the companies.

They make it up by increasing the cost of medications to cover it.

Thus every time you see a drug ad on television, you need to realize that you are paying for that ad when you fill your next prescription.

While the ads act like they are giving you information, they are actually nothing more than a sales pitch. The sponsors have no desire to give information. Their desire is to sell their drug. It appears to be effective.

Beebe offers screenings

Beebe Medical Center will offer bone density screenings from 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, at the CHEER Center in Georgetown.

No appointments are necessary for the non-invasive bone density screenings, which take just a few minutes to scan the heel bone for density. A nurse interprets these results.

Beebe Medical Center offers bone density screenings regularly to identify osteoporosis, a serious health concern that can lead to fractures that can cause disability and even death.

Osteoporosis, often termed the silent disease because it shows no symptoms until it causes bones to become so fragile that they break, will strike millions of people over the next decade if preventive action is not taken, according to a report by the U.S. Surgeon General.

It is estimated that by 2020, half of all Americans above the age of 50 will be at risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis. Both men and women are at risk.

Beebe Medical Center's Orthopaedic Services offers these screenings every other month. For more information, call 302-645-3623.

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Health Briefs Stroke support group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will offer free monthly Stroke Support Group meetings designed for individuals who have survived a stroke and their families and caregivers.

Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support and networking.

Refreshments will be provided.

Sheila Brant and Joan Burditt, occupational therapists at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, will facilitate the support group meetings. Pre-registration not required. For more information, call 629-6611, ext. 5121.

Oncology symposium planned

The Sixth Annual Seaside Oncology Symposium will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach. The Tunnell Cancer Center and the Medical Society of Delaware sponsor this annual, half-day symposium to update participants on the diagnosis and management of cancer. It is designed for physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

The conference, which begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends with lunch at 1 p.m., is planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint-sponsorship of the Medical Society of Delaware and Beebe Medical Center.

The Seaside Oncology Symposium is supported by unrestricted educational grants from various pharmaceutical companies and programs. Details regarding this year’s topics and speakers will be available soon. Hotel reservations may be made directly with the Boardwalk Plaza at 800-332-3224.

Weight Loss Surgery Support

The Western New Life WLS Support Group will be having its monthly meeting on June 19. We meet at Trinity United Methodist Church, 17249 Phillips Hill Road, Laurel.

We meet each third Thursday of the month. The next meeting is June 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. Everyone who has had, or is thinking about, having weight loss surgery is welcome.

Activities: July 17 - craft night - we’ll be making new bracelets for our medical IDs. Group Leaders: Jennifer Rosen (jrosen87@comcast.net) and Heather O’Connor (meannevil2@yahoo.com)

Depression support group

The Mental health Association in Delaware will be sponsoring a Depression Support Group in Laurel on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The meetings begin at 7 p.m.

The MHA encourages anyone dealing with a depressive disorder to attend. Register in advance by calling 1-800-287-6423.

Peer support groups sponsored by Mental Health Association of Delaware are not intended to replace professional

mental health treatment. MHA does not publish support group locations; locations are provided with registration.

Caregiver support group

Join our monthly support group at the Cheer Community Center, the second Monday of each month at 11 a.m., 302-854-9500. This support group is for you, whether you are a new caregiver or have been taking care of a loved one for years. We are turning the “Fearless Caregiver” book into a guide for our support group. Each month a chapter will be discussed, concerns shared and support given.

La Red Health Center, 505 West Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947. June 27 - 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free confidential rapid HIV testing. Informational display.

Refreshments. A valid photo ID required.

Pablo Molina or Angel Rivera 302-855-2130, ext 103; 236-0514 (cell) Sussex County AIDS Council, Inc.,

Macedonia A.M.E. Church, 431 North Street Seaford, DE 19973. June 27 – noon - 7 p.m. Free confidential rapid HIV testing. Informational display. Refreshments and giveaways after receiving results. A valid photo ID required. Wade Jones, 302-644-1090, ext.15

National HIV testing day

Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) and its community partners will provide free, rapid HIV testing statewide on National HIV Testing Day, Friday, June 27. HIV rapid tests provide results in a single 20-30 minute appointment.

In addition to HIV testing, participating agencies will distribute the Delaware HIV Planning Council’s 2008 prevention survey. Feedback from the brief survey will be used to determine where HIV/AIDS resources are most needed in the state.

The surveys will be conducted through the end of September.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 25 percent or more of people infected with HIV don’t know it. Like high blood pressure and diabetes, HIV can damage the body long before symptoms become obvious or life threatening. Just as routine screening for high blood pressure and diabetes is recommended for early detection, the CDC recommends that everyone age 13-64 receive routine HIV screenings as part of regular medical care.

“Unfortunately, many people still find it too frightening to believe that they could be infected – even when they know things have happened in their lives that could have put them at risk,” said Jim Dickinson, DPH HIV Prevention program administrator. “But the benefits of early treatment are incredible and if you wait until you are sick to find out if you have HIV, those early benefits are gone.”

“If you are infected and do not know it, you are more likely to infect someone else,” said Dr. Jaime Rivera, DPH director. “The best way every Delawarean can help fight this epidemic is by getting tested, getting treatment if needed, and getting educated about how to stop spreading this virus.” Locations include: Camp Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, June 27 - 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Free confidential rapid HIV testing. Free vouchers from Lori’s Cafe and/or Double Dippers for those tested.

Informational display. A valid photo ID required. Up till day of event, June 26 - Salvatore Seeley, 302-270-5503. On the day of the event- Anthony Perkins, 302-227-5620.

Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Sussex County Health Unit, 544 South Bedford St. (next to DMV) Georgetown, DE 19947.

June 27- 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free confidential rapid HIV testing. No appointment needed. Light refreshments. Giveaways after receiving results. A valid photo ID required. Nieca P. Lietzan, 856-5184.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

Entertainment Be a part of the 14th annual Nanticoke Riverfest The 14th annual Nanticoke Riverfest, themed “Survivor” is less than a month away! The event, designed to showcase the Nanticoke River, will take place Thursday, July 10 starting at 5 p.m., Friday, July 11 at 5 p.m. and all day Saturday, July 12, in downtown Seaford. Visitors wanting to be a part of the event can do so by participating in an event or volunteering.

The Riverfest committee is seeking volunteers to help with the event before, during and after the festivities. Specific duties include helping with the children’s programs, setting-up and taking-down equipment,working the information booths, serving on the trash crew and in many other capacities. Many positions are available depending on your abilities and time constraints. If you would like to volunteer, call Bunky Griffith at 302-2533904 or email bunky.griffith@trinitytransport.com.

Participants are also needed for the Little and Jr. Miss Riverfest Pageant, the Gong Show and the Delmarva Star Competition. Registrations are also being accepted for the Canoe and Kayak Races and the Survivor Challenge This year’s pageant will be held on Friday night, July 11 at 6 p.m. in the Mt. Olivet Church parking lot. The Little Miss Category is for girls ages 3-6 and the Junior Miss is for girls ages 7-10. Space is limited and parents are encouraged to register participants now.

The Froggy 99.9 Gong Show is once again sponsored by the Seaford Federal Credit Union and will be held on Saturday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Mt. Olivet Church parking lot. Pre-registration is required. If you have a special talent and

Fastest omelet maker at State Fair Delaware State Fair visitors are invited to join the world’s fastest omelet maker, Celebrity Chef Howard Helmer, at the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Commodities and Education buildings, on July 20 and 21 at 11 a.m.

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would like the opportunity to compete for cash and prizes, then this is the event for you! Gongable acts, or those that are humorous or silly in nature, are also encouraged to register.

Delmarva Star is a talent show featuring local contestants doing country music Karaoke. The contest is open to everyone 18 and over. General Manager Joe Beail says, “It’s the one chance for everyday people to become a Star.” In 2007 the competition was won by Millsboro’s Jaime Parker. Preliminary rounds including July 12 at the Nanticoke Riverfest The finals will be held at the Apple-Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville on October 11. The grand prize winner will get a 3-hour professional recording session at a major studio, a Caribbean Cruise for two and other prizes.

Finally, if you’re interested in competitive sports, you may register now and receive reduced rates for the annual 5K and Canoe and Kayak races. Winners will receive trophies for the 5K and medals for the Canoe & Kayak races. This year’s 5K will benefit Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and is sponsored by Harley Davidson of Seaford. The Canoe & Kayak races are great for individuals and teams with over 22 different races to choose from.

The Nanticoke Riverfest will once again feature the duck dash, shopping, food, entertainment and more. Children can enjoy carnival games and rides, a free youth fishing tournament with a host of trophies and prizes, face painting, music, games and complete the annual Downtown Treasure Map! Additionally, visitors can dunk local celebrities in the Rotary Dunking Booth or just enjoy a relaxing and fun group float down the Nanticoke River

A scene from last years launch. Photo by Cassie Richardson

(with a life jacket of course!).

The City of Seaford and the Nanticoke Riverfest Committee invites you to bring the entire family for two days of fun in

Seaford, DE. For more information or to register, visit www.nanticokeriverfest.com or call 6299173.

demonstrating his omelet prowess and promoting eggs for the American Egg Board. According to Guinness World Records, Helmer is the “World’s Fastest Omelet Maker.” For more information about Helmer, visit www.incredibleeggman.com.

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Education ROTC distinguished grad will study cyber warfare On May 31, Lt. Mike Stamat, along with 5,000 other seniors, graduated from the University of Delaware. After four years he received a degree in computer engineering with a GPA of 3.4 while completing the Air Force ROTC program. His participation in the ROTC program culminated with his Air Force swearing-in ceremony the previous evening.

Attending the ceremony were friends and family. U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, a retired Navy pilot, acted as official host.

Captain Walker, representing Detachment 128, filled in as master of ceremony while Lt. Col. Fontana was away on field training.

Throughout the event, Stamat’s various accomplishments were described to those in attendance, starting with his 2007 valedictorian and distinguished graduate awards at the Air Force Cyber Warfare School. He received the 2008 Marshall/Arnold Air Force ROTC Award; received a full scholarship to graduate school and was given the 2008 Air Force ROTC Distinguished Graduate Award for demonstrating outstanding ability, initiative and leadership.

He was also on UD’s dean list and is a member of the National Engineering Honor Society. When not in the classroom, Stamat was an InterVarsity Bible Study leader on campus and went on mission trips to Kentucky, Daytona Beach and Trinidad.

This summer, Stamat will be working with a defense contractor in upstate New York while assisting the Air Force Research Laboratory in developing a joint plan for strategic cyber warfare. This fall

COMPUTER SKILLS GRADS - Sussex Tech Adult Education Division recently graduated students from the Computer Skills certificate program. The program provides the opportunity for students to learn a variety of computer programs and applications. Receiving their certificates, from left, are: Adriana Abreau, Lewes; Velma Aicelo, Milton; Ashley Bull, Seaford; and Barbara Bull, Seaford.

Delmar man in honor society Lt. Mike Stamat

he will attend graduate school at Wright Patterson Air Force base in Ohio, where he will be pursuing a master’s degree in cyber operations.

As a final chapter during his educational career in Delaware, Stamat’s high school teacher from Sussex Tech, Dennis Smith (Air Force master sergeant, retired) was on hand to receive his traditional first salute.

Stamat’s home church is Crossroad Community in Bridgeville.

Matthew Martin, a resident of Delmar, Del., and a graduate of Seaford Christian Academy, is a member of Lycoming College’s chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, the international honors society that recognizes students for scholastic achievement in religious studies and theology. Martin is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in archaeology and culture of the ancient Near East, and religion.

Theta Alpha Kappa was established in 1976 for the purpose of recognizing the academic achievements of religion and theology students. Since then, Theta Alpha Kappa has grown to more than 200 chap-

Education Briefs Seaford student wins award The annual Harry Roberts Senior Scholar Awards, sponsored by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA), have been given to top senior scholar-athletes across the state.

This year, the top male award winner was Trevor Lee of Seaford High School.

He received a $2,000 scholarship.

Renamed after the Caesar Rodney School District superintendent who recently succumbed to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and a former DIAA board member, the Harry Roberts Senior Scholar Award denotes high school seniors who excel not only in the classroom, but on the playing field and in the community.

This is the eleventh year these awards have been presented to outstanding scholar-athletes. This year, DIAA received 27 applications, 16 from females and 11 from males.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR - Deborah Kenton of Milford has been named Teacher of the Year at Sussex Technical High School. Kenton began her career at Sussex Tech in 2004 and teaches world history and global issues. She was recently selected State Social Studies Teacher of the Year.

Kenton received her master’s degree from Wesley College. She is an assistant softball coach for the Lady Ravens and is advisor of the Class of 2009. From left: school board vice president Charles Mitchell, Kenton and board president Richard Lewis.

ters nationally in four-year educational institutions ranging from small religiously affiliated colleges to large public research institutions. It is the only national honor society dedicated to recognizing academic excellence in baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate students and in scholars in the fields of religious studies and theology.

Founded in 1812 in Williamsport, Pa., Lycoming College is a national liberal arts school dedicated to the undergraduate education of more than 1,450 students. Lycoming is one of the 50 oldest colleges in the nation.

Del Tech offers swim lessons In July, parents and youth can participate in a swim program offered by Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Classes will be formed by skill level rather than age group. The most basic

class, Parent and Child Aquatics, is designed for children 6 months to 5 years old. Other classes offered for youth are Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills, Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills, Level 3: Stroke Development, and Level 4: Stroke Improvement.

All classes will be held at an off-campus Georgetown location. For more information or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

King graduates from Del Tech Joshua W. King graduated with honors from Delaware Technical and Community College, Georgetown, with a degree in general business. King, who is a 2005 graduate of Epworth Christian School, Laurel, is a lifetime member of Phi Theta Kappa.

He has been accepted at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga., where he plans to pursue a master’s degree in fine arts with a concentration in sequential art. He will receive a $10,000 annual scholarship from the school, as well as $5,000 in grants.

King is the son of Bill and Paula King of Bridgeville.

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JROTC Academy at Sussex Tech holds graduation ceremony The Sussex Tech Army JROTC Raven Battalion recently completed its Officer Candidate School and Non-Commission Officers Academy. Guest speaker at the graduation ceremony on June 11 was Sussex Tech School Board president Richard Lewis, who talked about his military experiences as a helicopter pilot.

For the first year, the academy, which trains non-commission and commissioned officers for the JROTC program, implemented a distinguished graduate honor for one member of each class. The cadets were chosen based achieving the highest final score earned during the week of training on the five-part exam, which included physical training, practical exam, drill and ceremonies, practical exam and inspection. Receiving the medals were Michael Mather of Seaford (NCO) and Skyler Bowden of Georgetown (OCS).

Students who instructed the cadets were Lori Simmons (Rehoboth), battalion commander; Nathan Rider (Bridgeville), battalion executive officer; Paul Sisson (Georgetown), battalion training and operations officer and academy inspection officer; Richard Atkins (Georgetown), battalion adjutant officer and academy classroom instructor; Brandon Wilkins (Laurel), Alpha Company commander and academy classroom instructor; Josh Dill (Seaford), Bravo Company commander and academy physical training instructor; Tyler Faulkner (Bridgeville), battalion special projects officer; Anna Dill (Seaford), academy drill and ceremonies instructor; Anna Yelverton (Seaford),

academy supply officer; and Paul Romer (Seaford), battalion CSM and academy physical training instructor.

Officer Candidate School attendees were: Ryan Skrzat (Millsboro), Jonathan Taylor (Seaford), Cameron Faulkner (Bridgeville), Tyler Davidson (Harbeson), Nathan Zanks (Lewes), Andrew Montigny (Seaford), Garrett Lavenets (Lewes), Brian Saunders (Delmar), Mark Porches (Seaford), Amanda Nichols (Greenwood), Skyler Bowden (Georgetown) and Alexis Turzani (Seaford).

Non-Commission Officer Academy attendees were: Anthony Alvarez (Ellendale), Keith Beebe (Milton), Matthew Breslin (Milton), Joseph Cloughly (Bridgeville), Brian Cranmer (Harbeson), Joseph Holland (Milton), Brandon Martin (Lewes), Montana McDonald (Lincoln), Francis Ortiz (Georgetown), Kenneth Poole (Delmar), Justin Stearn (Laurel), Michael Mather (Seaford), Robert Atallian (Georgetown), Brooke Bonneville (Georgetown), Hunter Clayton (Georgetown), Jeffrey Cordrey (Seaford), David Czukewski (Harbeson), Katelyn Kraszewski (Bridgeville), Charinel Matos (Seaford), Danny Moore (Selbyville), Brent Petett (Laurel), Naomi Riale (Harbeson), Ryan Swiger (Ellendale), Ashley Yaeger (Milford), Jakeashia Bournes (Bridgeville), Greg Luff (Milton) and Tre’Michael Elliott (Laurel).

Overseeing the cadets during the academy were JROTC instructors Major Ben Jester and Sgt. Luis Melendez.

Linda Bretzer was recognized as Delaware’s 2008 New Century Scholar at Delaware Tech’s 28th annual Student Awards Program recently. From left: Dr. Ileana Smith, Owens Campus director; Bretzer; and Terry Johnson, dean of Student Services.

Student is New Century Scholar Linda Bretzer, Georgetown, a secondyear office administration technology student at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, is Delaware’s 2008 New Century Scholar.

Every year, the highest scoring student from the All-USA Academic Team in each state is chosen to be that state's New Century Scholar.

Bretzer and the other 49 recipients were honored at the American Association

of Community Colleges (AACC) convention which was held April 5 through 7 in Philadelphia.

As Delaware’s New Century Scholar, Bretzer represented all Delaware community college students at the AACC opening ceremony and will receive a $2,000 stipend funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.

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Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th Grade Above, Battalion executive officer Nathan Rider of Bridgeville (center) changes the rank bars of Justin Stearn (Laurel) as Ryan Swiger (Ellendale) waits his turn.

Left, Michael Mather of Seaford receives his non-commissioned officer’s distinction award from Anna Dill, also of Seaford. Mather also received the distinguished graduated medal for his class.

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Position open for a Branch Manager in the Lewes Branch of County Bank.

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Please send resume to County Bank, Director of Human Resources, 19927 Shuttle Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971.

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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – WESTERN SUSSEX BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Qualified candidates sought to fill position which focuses on individual donors, corporations, government, civic groups and other potential sources within the Western Sussex Community. Individual will assist Executive Director with generation of income, marketing and public relations.

Minimum requirements: bachelor’s degree, 2 years development experience, strong planning and organizational skills.

To apply, email cover letter and resume to: hr@bgclubs.org by June 30, 2008.

ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES HESS ASST. BANK TRUCKS, Asst. Disney memorabilia. Old 70's tin lunch boxes. 398-0309.

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EDUCATIONAL VACANCIES: The Delmar School District is accepting completed District applications for the following positions for 2008-’09 school year: • NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher of Middle School Science • NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher of Middle School Reading Specialist • NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher of High School Mathematics • Teacher of Special Education • Teacher of Summer Drivers’ Education … application deadline July 2, 2008 • Custodian – full-time … application deadline July 9, 2008 Applicants must be licensed/certified by the Delaware DOE in subject matter, if applicable. Salaries as per State and Local guidelines for FY ’09 based upon experience and degree of education.

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Items Necessary: Letter of Interest, Application, Resume APPLY TO: Heath B. Chasanov, Assistant Superintendent, 16359 Sussex Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933 Phone: (302) 337-7990, Fax: (302) 337-7998, or www.teachdelaware.com The Woodbridge School District does not discriminate in the employment or educational programs, services, or activities, based on race, sex, or handicap in accordance with the State and Federal Laws. The District reserves the right to modify and/or delete any possible vacancy at its discretion for this position.

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D ELMARVA AUTO A LLEY Delmarva racing action just keeps getting hotter

By Bonnie Nibblett The summer is really flying by fast.

Seems it took forever to get here and it is already the end of June. The racing action on the half-mile oval speedway, (Delaware International Speedway) at the Delaware Motorsports Complex has not only been hot but also making history and putting records in the books. That’s right; two records have been set this year.

On May 29, 2008 the World of Outlaws Late Model Series show had some of the best late model drivers in the nation appear. The winner Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., in the no. 29 and known as the “Bluegrass Bandit” took home the win in “First State Fifty.” It was his second win at DIS out of four events that the WoOLMS has featured at DIS. Not only was it his second win, but it also tied him in points at the time with the tours leader Steve Francis, currently as of June 17, Lanigan is only six-points behind.

One of the most amazing events was due to the WoOLMS 50-laps feature without one caution, a first for Delmar! The total time of the race was a blazing 17 minutes, 39.962 seconds for 50 laps. The top five drivers were Darnell Lanigan 29, Shannon Babb 18, Steve Francis 19, Ricky Elliott 45, and Tim McCreadie 39.

Babb made every attempt for the win but Lanigan had all the power. Babbs team owner NASCAR Clint Bowyer even made it to cheer on his team. Bowyer remarked, “I love dirt-track racing!”

Bowyer added that he didn’t even know this track was here; but very much liked it for sure.

There were 39 cars for the 25 positions available, four heats were made with 4 out of each heat, two B-mains with 3 cars taken, and 2 provisionals used and NASCAR favorite Dave Blaney added as the last position. Elliott was on the point but drifted back as he admitted he had missed the set up with his tires a bit, costing him the win.

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The Little Lincoln Vintage Stock Car Club was the pre-race entertainment which never lets the crowd down. Pat McNeal in the double # 00 started on the point. When the green waved Jamie Wagner # 3 moved from fourth starting position to second. Wagner now set his sights on leader McNeal. On lap two McNeal and Wagner drag race down the back stretch, Wagner gets a good run and passes McNeal in turns three & four to be the new leader. Wagner then pulls away from the field.

By lap four Bill Brittingham # 4, had moved into the fourth position after starting seventh. At half-way Brittingham works to get by Tony Daisey # 7 to take third on lap six with Donald Robinson, Jr. # 64 coming along to take fourth from Daisey.

At half way Wagner leads, McNeal, Brittingham, Robinson, and Daisey were the top five. On lap nine Chris Loveland #2 gets around in turn four. Wagner had no time to react hitting the left quarter panel and driver door area of Loveland hard. Somehow Wagner still leading was able to continue on and with the big lead continued to lead back to the flag stand as the yellow flew.

A caution would wave and a one-lap shoot out would finish the feature. It was all or nothing for Wagner in hopes his car would not fail before the last lap, it didn't somehow and he took his first win for 2008. The top five were Wagner, McNeal, Brittingham, Robinson, and Mel Joseph, Jr. in the # 49. The remaining field was John Stevenson # 14, Tony Daisey # 7, Duke Walsen # 9, Richard Zack # 14, Mark Cashdan # 8, Steve Baker* # 79, Emory West # 7X and Chris Loveland* # 2.

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The other history making event was on June 7, 2008, when the first female to ever win a Super Late Model feature transpired and she was a rookie at Delmar.

Seventeen-year-old Staci Warrington, of Milton, earned her first late model career win holding off a former champion Richard Jarvis, Jr. 2007 Warrington was in the crate late model class after driving outlaw go-karts for a while. Warrington not only a female but she’s only around five feet tall and maybe 100 pounds. Last year, she did well in that division and received the 2007 Redbud69racing.com Top Youngest Driver in the Crate Late Model Division in points at Georgetown Speedway. This year she decided to step it up and move up to the super late model class. Veteran Lou Johnson has taken Warrington under his wing and is advising her.

Warrington won her heat and started the 20-lap feature on the pole. But Warrington showed she deserved all she captured that night. She had a big lead, until a caution on lap 15. When the feature was restarted Warrington had to hold off Jarvis, he was on her bumper. Jarvis went to the inside, outside, but Warrington had all her bases covered so he could not pass her.

Another yellow and it was a two-lap shoot-out on the restart. The crowd was on their feet cheering her on and a standing ovation from the crowd when she won. It was a heck of a race; she made all racers proud, but a little extra bonus was just being a girl!

Warrington currently stands eighth in points at DIS. There are a few rookies in the late model class this year. Kevin Scott, Jr. 12, and Jon Callaway 12K, with all three in the top ten in points. Warrington made an attempt to qualify for the outlaw show had her air filter not come off in the B-main she may have been the first female to compete in a WoOLMS show. The officials of the WoOLMS gave her a standing ovation and have invited War-

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Weekend racing resumes this Saturday, June 28, when the mighty fast URC Sprints return to show case along with the regular Saturday nightly divisions. The next big event for DIS will be the 36th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit. This benefit is put on by the Delaware State Police and Camp Barnes, Inc. to help upcoming youths attend the very unique camp. The benefit will be on Wednesday, July 9, with all proceeds going to the camp; rain date if needed will be July 10. For more information contact Det. Preston Lewis 302856-5860 ext 301.

The benefit draws some big name drivers from big block modified and super late model divisions. Also you can contact the track office for any questions at 302875-1911 or check out the web at www.delawareracing.com track hot line 302-846-3968. The U.S. 13 Dragway has switched to Friday night action now.

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This week gates open at 5 p.m., practice starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, with be the fourth (DDDS) Delaware State Dirt Divisional Series of the year. Visit the track’s web site at www.dekarting.net or the hot line at 302-846-2646.

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The Family Court of Delaware signed these divorce decrees during April 2008: May 1 • Richard W Cook II from Melissa K Cook • Mariel Y Gonzalez from Eric A Fourquet • Branda B Bolden from Drexel L Bolden May 2 • Jennifer L Turner from Geno M Turner May 5 • Joshua P Worrell from Christie Worrell • Guilbaud V Israel from Orline Impert • Terry L Miller from Steven D Miller May 6 • Tisha Hanley from Donald Donovan Jr • Debra K Lovato from Alfred T Lovato • Susan M King from Jay J King Jr • Linda F Kurtz from James K Kurtz May 8 • Emery V Wilson from Christina Wilson • Dale T Ostermann form Betty L Ostermann • Michele Beauchamp from Rick E Justice • Crystal L Rodriguez from Donato Rodriguez • Ronald W Dinch from Martha L Dinch • Heather Haines from Allen Jackson • Pamela Bitler from Robert A Bitler III • Penny Mcmullen from Charles E Wood • Michael H De Armond from Marcia K Smith • April Bates from Robert Bates • Pamela Benson from Denver L Tull Jr • James E Wilson Jr from Marisa F Wilson • Alison Emerson from Eric R John • Kristi L Nickerson from James Nickerson May 9 • Tara Wilkerson from Jesus Escogido-Garcia May 15 • Felicia A Dorman from Quixote Dorman • Jean A Woodman from Jan B Woodman • James J Jenkins from Andrea Wilson • Victoria Herrman from William Johns • Jeffrey C Lake from Letitia O Lake May 16 • Keith S Bennett from Melissa A Bennett May 22 • Tanya D Marshall from Muhammed N Akram May 23 • Ahmad R Smith from Sharone R Smith • Harold V Passwaters from Tammy R Passwaters May 27 • Rose A Sommers from Gary L Levis • Shannon H Culp from Clark S Culp • Sharon L Betsko from George E Betsko • Dennis A Johnson Jr form Terri L Johnson • Lisa L Smith from Marvin L Smith Jr • Elizabeth B Venables from Bruce W Venables • Gina K Butler from Frank J Wisniewski • Karen M Mcteer from Harold S Mcteer • David Austin from Angela R Austin May 28 • Michelle L Shaubach from Richard W Shaubach • Tina Sutton from William D Sutton • Teresa L Tharp from William S Tharp • Virginia Tice from Earnest G Adams • Janet Purnell from Bobby Purnell • Darrell J Walters from Marie Walters • Gerardo F Balsinde from Aylin Herrera • Brian D Pennington from Catherine L Pennington • Kevin J Schroeder from Barbara L Schroeder • Lloyd Lecates Jr from Cheryl M Lecates • Frank J Sapienza from Renee Sapienza May 29 • Carol Wagner from John K Goff Sr • James J Cardone from Jennifer Cardone

01/04/08, Robino-Belle Ayre, LLC to Douglas M. Hershman, Lot No. 8, a/k/a 1125 Magnolia Drive, Belle Ayre Townhomes, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $63,666.66 01/04/08, Robino-Belle Ayre, LLC to Douglas M. Hershman, Lot No. 7, a/k/a 1123 Magnolia Drive, Belle Ayre Townhomes, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $63,666.66 01/02/08, Robino-Belle Ayre, LLC to Douglas M. Hershman, Lot No. 22, a/k/a 639 Rosemary Drive, Belle Ayre Townhomes, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $63,666.66 01/04/08, Robino-Belle Ayre, LLC to Douglas M. Hershman, Lot No. 9, a/k/a 1127 Magnolia Drive, Belle Ayre Townhomes, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $63,666.66 01/04/08, Robino-Belle Ayre, LLC to Douglas M. Hershman, Lot No. 10, a/k/a 1129 Magnolia Drive, Belle Ayre Townhomes, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $63,666.66 12/14/07, Maryland Shore Homes at Country Grove, LLC to Anthony P. Goodman and Glynda A. Jones, Lot No. 53, Country Grove, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $350,000 01/04/08, Ian R. and Amy F. Kaufman to Mark L. and Patricia L. Freedman, Lot No. 1, Sunnyside Meadows, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $80,000

Building Permits 05/28/08, Philip M. and Connie K. Taylor, S/Rt. No. 480, 1210’, W/Rt. No. 479, Broad Creek Hundred, AG Building, $18,432 Barbara Ammons, Northridge, parcel, Seaford Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $26,000 Malcolm K. and Christine Deel, NE/Rt. No. 404, Lot No. 4, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $106,369 Jeffrey A. and Allen J. Willey, NE/Rt. No. 78, 1356’, S/Rt. No. 80, Seaford Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $38,465 05/30/08, Ronald L. and Laura Brown, NW/Rd. No. 72, w/Rd. No. 462, Little Creek Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $36,000 Daniel E. Baynard, Mill Run, Lot No. 23, Nanticoke Hundred, Pole Building, $28,800 R and B Investments, Ross Meadow, Lot No. 11, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $67,900 06/02/08Janie B. Doyle, Patty Cannon Estates, Lot No. 10, Broad Creek Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $28,000 Stephen A. and JoAnne Burt, N/Rt. No. 490, 820’ W/Rt. No. 487, Broad Creek Hundred, Finish BP, $30,000 Seaford Associates Limited, Intersection of Atlanta Road and Stein Highway, Seaford Hundred, Interior Remodel, $145,000 Ramunas L. and Kathleen M. Valteris, Olde Mill Development, Lot No. 9, Broad Creek Hundred, Repair Siding/Windows, $70,000 Frederick Barnard, W/Bells Alley, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling, $75,920 06/03/08, John E. and Karen L. Rogers, 1.03 Acres, W/Improvements, Broad Creek Hundred, Interior Remodel, $10,000 Aaron and Cindy Blair, NE/Rd. No. 595, Lot No. 5, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $117,460 R and B Investments, Ross Meadow, Lot No. 14, Little Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $71,068

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Police Journal Police search for Dover man

The Delaware State Police is asking for assistance in locating a 43-year-old Dover man who is wanted for several fraud related charges. Detectives have been searching for Malcolm L. DeShields, 43, of Dover, after arrest warrants were obtained because he passed several fraudulent checks to an area business in April of this year. The checks were written on a closed account DeShields for a total of $524.

In addition to these charges, Seaford PD, Middletown PD, Harrington PD and Milford PD are also looking for DeShields on numerous other fraudulent charges. He also has eight active capias charges from various courts throughout Delaware.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to call 911, their local police or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.

Lightning strikes garage

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a detached garage fire that occurred on Monday, June 23, at 10:30 a.m. on the 12000 block of Baker Mill Road in Seaford.

The Blades Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by Seaford and Georgetown Fire Departments. Upon arrival, they encountered the garage fully involved in fire and exposure to the house.

Damages have been estimated at approximately $50,000.

No injuries were reported. State Fire Marshal’s investigators have determined that the fire originated in the garage and was caused by a lightning strike.

State Police make drug arrests

The Delaware State Police have arrested two people on several drug related charges. On June 18, members of the Sussex County Drug Unit charged Jose A. Mendoza Jr., 35, of Shiloh Church Road, Laurel and Laquenda Thomas, 32, of Front Street, Seaford after they were found to be in possession of marijuana, cocaine and drug paraphernaMendoza lia.

The investigation began after a cooperating individual told investigators Mr. Mendoza would be in possession of a large amount of marijuana while operating a green Mercury Sable.

Shortly after receiving this Thomas information, troopers then contacted Mendoza in the parking lot of the Café Milano in Blades.

During their investigation, a search of the vehicle revealed two clear plastic baggies containing a combined weight of approximately 855 grams of Marijuana. Mendoza was also found to have $745 which was seized as suspected drug currency.

Detectives also developed information that Laquenda Thomas would be in possession of powder cocaine in the area of

the Food Lion in Delmar. As this investigation ensued, troopers located her in front of the Food Lion. A search of her person revealed approximately 13.3 grams powder cocaine and $906 which was also seized as suspected drug currency.

As a result of this investigation, Laquenda Thomas was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession with intent to deliver cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Thomas was processed for her charges and then committed to Women’s Correctional Institute on a $32,050 cash bail.

Jose A. Mendoza Jr. was charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for the keeping of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mendoza was committed to SCI on an $8,500 secured bond.

Police arrest wanted man

On June 19 at approximately 12:10 p.m. Seaford Police Department officers along with members of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force and New Castle County Police responded to an apartment located in the West 100 building of Meadowbridge Apartments in an attempt to locate a wanted subject.

As officers approached the apartment, they observed the defendant, Jason L. Brittingham, 26, of Federalsburg, Md., run inside the apartment and attempt to jump from a bedroom window.

Upon seeing officers outside the apartment, the defendant retreated back inside.

Officers were able to enter the residence where they apprehended Brittingham, who had attempted to conceal crack cocaine and marijuana inside the bathroom toilet.

A police K-9 responded from the Lewes Police Department. Officers located 7.9 grams of crack cocaine, 27.3 grams of marijuana and a digital scale along with $540 in U.S. currency inside the apartment.

Brittingham was taken into custody and transported to the Seaford Police Department for further processing. He was charged with possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling, tampering with physical evidence, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, possession of crack cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana.

Brittingham was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court #4 in Seaford and released on $16,000 unsecured bond pending a preliminary hearing at a later date.

Vacant house fire

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a vacant house fire that occurred on Friday, June 20, at 3:56 p.m. in the 35000 block of Susan Beach Road in Delmar.

The Delmar Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by Laurel Fire Department. Upon arrival, they encountered fire showing at the rear of the house.

Damages have been estimated at approximately $50,000. No injuries were reported.

State Fire Marshal’s investigators have determined that the fire was intentionally set. Anyone with information is requested to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Sussex Office at 302-856-5600.

Millsboro man dies in crash

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 23-year-old Millsboro man.

Troopers responded to the crash on Injun Town Road (also known as Indian Town Road) on Sunday, June 22, at 5:51 a.m. after it was reported a single car went off the road and crashed.

A 2004 Oldsmobile was traveling westbound on Hickory Hill Road (CR 82) bearing onto Injun Town Road (CR 408), which is a Y-like intersection. The Oldsmobile, which was operated by Christopher T. Mahan, 23 of Millsboro, lost control on Hickory Hill Road before entering Injun Town Road.

The vehicle then entered onto Injun Town Road and traveled off the south edge of the roadway.

The Oldsmobile then overcorrected and exited the north edge of the roadway and collided with a telephone pole.

As a result, the vehicle overturned several times coming to rest in a crop field on the north edge of roadway.

Mr. Mahan, who was the sole occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol involvement is unknown. The crash remains under investigation.

Tractor trailers stolen

Two trailers and a tractor were stolen from the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark facility sometime over the weekend.

The trailers were holding 57,000 pounds of donated chicken. One load was scheduled for departure on Monday to the City Harvest Food Bank in New York and the other load was to be used for the Food Bank of Delaware’s hunger-relief efforts.

The stolen vehicles include: • 2000 blue Freightliner tractor with Delaware license plate number CL105987 and VIN number 1FUY3WEB8YLB84097 • 1991 refrigerated utility trailer with Delaware license plate number T30679 and VIN number 1UYVS2485MM501509 • 1997 Trailmobile refrigerated trailer with Delaware license plate number T13114 and VIN number 1PT011NHXV9001399 Both trailers are valued at around

$20,000; the tractor is valued at $35,000 to $40,000. The trailers are used by the Food Bank of Delaware to pick up and deliver donated products throughout the region.

If anyone has any information about the stolen trailers, contact the Delaware State Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800TIP-3333. For more information on this incident, contact Sgt. Joshua A. Bushweller.

Items stolen from vehicles

The Seaford Police Department has noticed an increase in thefts from vehicles over the last two months in the area west of the Stein Highway Bridge. The majority of the vehicles have been left unlocked and most of the crimes occurred during the nighttime hours.

The Seaford Police Department urges citizens to lock their vehicle and remove valuable personal property. If you must leave property in your vehicle, secure it in the trunk area.

The suspects in at least one incident have been described as two black males who were seen running from a victim’s vehicle.

The Seaford Police Department is asking anyone with information about this crime to call 302-629-6644 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 the person(s) involved.

Alleged crab pot theft

Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers arrested a Bridgeville man on June 13 in response to a citizen complaint of alleged crab pot theft in the Possum Point area of Indian River.

Jonathan P. Sisler, 43, of 11409 Abby’s Way, Bridgeville, was arrested and charged him with three counts of noncommercial crab pot tampering and one count of possession of undersize blue crabs. Sisler was released, with charges pending at Justice of the Peace Court No. 3 in Georgetown.

“Crab pot tampering is one of our most common complaints during the boating season,” said Sgt. Gregory Rhodes of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement. “People need to remember that only the crab pot owner is allowed to tend the pots.”

Anyone who witnesses crab pot theft or tampering is encouraged to call 302739-4580 to make a report.

For further information, contact Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, at 302-542-6102 or 302-7399913.

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Democrats taking a big risk with endorsement Political primaries are not usually good news for either party. An RANK ALIO old political committeeman once gave his opinion about primaries By action last week of when I was a kid entering politics. the Democrat State “You can’t hate ‘em in September and love ‘em in November,” Executive Committee, he’d say meaning you can’t have a heated primary election in Septemthe Republicans may ber and expect the wounds to heal have their miracle. in time for the General Election.

Maybe the candidates would forget, but most likely their workyears: Lt. Governor John Carney, who has ers don’t and they either don’t vote or held his number two position for eight throw their support to the opposing party. years, and State Treasurer Jack Markell, The 40th District in the ‘70s, (Laurel, who has held his position for 12 years.

Delmar) with a Democrat registration of So strong and popular are these candifour to one over the combined registration dates that the Republicans had to draft a of Republicans and Independents had a candidate (Bill Lee, who almost pulled an bitter three-way race for Representative. upset against current Governor Ruth Ann The end result, a Republican won the Minner) to run for governor.

House race in November and the DemocRepublican leaders admit it would take rats have never regained the seat.

In the late ‘60s an incumbent long serv- a miracle for Lee to win no matter which Democrat won the primary or even after a ing Democrat Senator from Seaford lost a primary race. Again, despite a large Demo- bloody primary by the Democrats. By action last week of the Democrat State Execcrat registration, a Republican won the utive Committee, the Republicans may Senate race and it was years before the have their miracle.

Democrats regained that seat.

The Democratic State Committee made State Democratic Chairman John a stupid political move by pushing for the Daniello won a squeaker primary for the endorsement of John Carney for Governor.

U.S. House seat during that same era and Carney, who started off with a large lead lost to Republican Pete duPont. over Markell, has seen his lead shrink in So, one would think knowing of the possible consequences regarding primaries the past few months, not enough to cause a close race, but enough to worry the Carney and as state chair Daniello would try to avoid having his party attempt to influence camp. And enough that the state committee has been pushing local Democrat Disthe nominee for the upcoming governor’s tricts to endorse Carney. race.

Had either candidate been a runaway in The Democrats in Delaware have two the polling, an endorsement would have high profile and talented candidates for been a good idea, a way to give notice to governor, a position they have held for 16

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the other candidate he didn’t have a snowball’s chance and it was time to pull out.

But this is not the case with the Democrats. Of the 23 members present Carney won the endorsement with strong support from the northern Democrats and the party leaders, but no support from Kent and Sussex County.

The vote was 13 for Carney, seven abstaining and two absent. That comes to 56% of the vote for Carney, a good number if you are running against another party, but too close when the primary is just a few months away. Daniello did not vote.

Daniello said he withheld his vote because he did not want to appear to be directing the course of the endorsement. I believe Al Capone said something similar about not being involved in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

The Republican Party leadership anointed John Burris for Governor in 2000 over the objections of southern Republicans who backed Lee. Lee lost the nomination by a handful of votes, just enough to throw a lot of Republican support to Democrat Ruth Ann Minner, giving her a landslide win.

All the Democrat Executive Committee has done is awakened a sleeping giant in the Markell camp and now the fight is on.

The Republican spin against Carney is electing him would give Delawareans another four years of Ruth Ann Minner. This is the same spin the Democrats are using against John McCain: elect him and get four more years of George Bush.

Markell is echoing that message and is using Barrack Obama’s call for “Change.”

Personally having been part of Minner’s Cabinet and seeing the obstacles she has had to overcome with a failing econo-

my, a Republican House that has not always cooperated, and the tough decisions she has made including the smoking ban, one of the first in the nation, I think regardless of what the press tries to project negative about “Aunt Bee,” she will go down as one of our best governors.

Party faithfuls say “It’s Carney’s time to be governor because of his current position for the past eight years.”

How about when Lt. Governor S.B. Woo wanted to run for Governor and the party told him to run against U.S. Senator Bill Roth or get lost? He did run against Roth and lost big time.

And when Markell was first elected, four years before Carney, Markell was the “Golden Boy” who was supposed to be next in line for the top seat. This year he was asked by his party to run against Mike Castle to avoid a primary. Suicide!

The Democrats (and the Republican Party) usually draft their election ticket at state conventions with delegates representing all districts in the state.

This time they chose the old style reflective of the back room cigar smoking political bosses who use to choose their candidates as pointed out by State Republican Chair Tom Ross who was quick to point out his party chose Lee at an open convention with press coverage, as 310 delegates voted 250-60 for Lee over Mike Protack.

I spoke with a former Republican State Chairman after the Democrat vote who was elated by the Democrat process, saying the split in the vote may just be what Bill Lee needs to gain Democrat support in the November Election and for the Republicans to gain control of the governor’s seat.

There is something to be said for a child’s imagination As I look back on my youthful years growing up in Crisfield, Md., ONY INDSOR I realize there was little difference between me and one of those Most people knew us mangy, mongrel dogs that had no from the neighborhood, home and just roamed the streets getting into trouble, except that I so I am confident they had a home.

I am amazed as I look around would be ready to give and see how many young people us back before morning. literally do not leave the house once they get home from school.

They have cell phones, computers outside, not necessarily in that order. and every type of exciting video game Kids today can sleep till noon and then imaginable. not get outside at all. I cannot even imagAs a kid I cannot remember there being ine what would have happened if I had anything inside the house, except for the been the type of child who could sleep television, that would have kept me from late. going outside.

Mom and Dad would have been kicking The telephone, until the age of 16, was my bed posts informing me in a less than nothing more than an intrusive piece of subtle manner that the sun was up and it metal that allowed Miss Dot or Miss Adwas time for me to vacate the house. die, the neighborhood snitches, to inform We would go outside and not come my grandmother of the “creative” fun us back in until dark. And that was just to get young’uns were having outside in the a flashlight. neighborhood when Mom was not home.

I think back on this and realize than unI can recall as soon as the sun came up, like today, parents would have only been I was awake and ready to run outside. alarmed if we had not been outside.

During summer vacation, I would wake Maybe I should feel a little sad that we up, look outside my window and see who could be outside for hours and the only had gotten up before me. I would then run downstairs, throw some clothes on and run thing that would cause our parents to check on our welfare was dinner; or to

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find out who had left the last ice cube tray empty in the freezer.

In all fairness, there was a lot less to worry about when I was a child. Our doors and windows were left open while we slept. Mom and Dad were certain that no one would sneak in and steal one of their young’uns.

Most people knew us from the neighborhood, so I am confident they would be ready to give us back before morning came.

I wish more young people today would spend time out in the fresh air, being creative and playing with other kids in the neighborhood, just not in my neighborhood. I am just kidding.

In fairness to today’s youth, I can understand why they are attracted to the Internet, cell phones and video games. If I had these types of entertainment when I was a child, my parents would not have seen me until it was time for me to collect social security.

So, there is no doubt that I am a better person because I was born in an earlier era. I was born in a time when we still had to use our imaginations when it came to developing our day-to-day activities.

Though technology has advanced and we have the world virtually at our finger tips, there is still a lot to be said about

having an ordinary stick that in a day’s time can be a baseball bat, an army rifle, a pirate’s sword or a machete to cut our way across the field in the backyard.

In my opinion, computers and cell phones are awesome, but still not quite as marvelous as a young child’s imagination.

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People Wynn and Edmondson are married in Lewes church Elise Wynn and Timothy Edmondson were married July 7, 2007, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes. A reception followed at Rehoboth Beach Country Club.

The bride is the daughter of Melanie and Bill Wynn of Seaford, and the granddaughter of Bernadette Weikel and Marguerite Wynn.

The groom is the son of Kyle and Steve Edmondson of Seaford, and the grandson of Nancy Hurl.

Courtney Twilley, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Amy Toulson, Jamie Towers and Alison Nolt, friends of the bride.

Rob Edmondson, brother of the groom, was best man.

Groomsmen were Eric Merryman, John Maley and Eric Ryan, friends of the groom.

Chris Rupp, friend of the bride and groom, sang a special song for the couple during the ceremony.

A graduate of Seaford High School and University of Delaware, the bride received her bachelor’s degree in accounting. She works for Deloitte and Touche in Wilmington.

Her husband, a graduate of Seaford High School and the University of Delaware, received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He is employed by Whiting-Turner Construction in Wilmington.

The couple lives in Wilmington.

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Shown (l to r) with buddy Bradley Moore are the Delmar players, cheerleaders, and senior ambassadors: front- Brooke Hearn, Moore, Hali Ramey; back- Kylene Shupe, Matt Campbell, Courtney Wheatley, and Justin Thomas. Photo by Mike McClure

Blue edges Gold in 53rd Blue-Gold football game

By Mike McClure It was only fitting that the 53rd Annual Blue-Gold all-star football game came down to the wire after a see-saw battle last Saturday at the University of Delaware. The Blue team earned its third straight win, 23-20, despite a key goal line stand by the Gold defense and a late game drive by Indian River’s Nick Kmetz and the Gold offense.

“It was a nail biter, it just didn’t roll our way,” said Laurel grad Cody Bristow, who was at linebacker when the Gold team kept the Blue team from putting the game away in the final minutes of the fourth quarter.

The Blue team started the game with the ball on its own 18 yard line. Salesianum’s Sal Viscount had a two-yard run on third and two from the 26 before being brought down by Delmar’s Justin Thomas. Vinnie Ranauto of Caravel had runs of 13 and eight yards to set up first and 10 on the Gold 43. A penalty and two incomplete passes forced the Blue team to punt.

On the first play of Gold’s initial drive, William Penn’s Kyle Gray intercepted Kmetz’s pass and ran it back for a touchdown with Kyle Brown (Archmere) adding the extra point for a 7-0 lead with 9:33 left.

The Gold team put together a drive on its next possession as Kmetz completed a 20-yard pass to Sussex Central’s Monte Murray to move the ball into Blue territory at the 40. Kmetz connected with IR teammate Trevor Abbott on a 10-yard pass before Murray later fumbled the ball and Blue’s Jason Aviola (St. Mark’s) recovered it.

Runs by Ranauto and Viscount set up first and 10 on the Gold 41 before Vis-

The Reds’ Corey Mitchell shows bunt prior to reaching on a bunt single during a recent Laurel Major League baseball game. See results on page 44.

Ethan Cahall of the Yankees follows through on a swing during a recent Laurel Little League baseball game. Photo

by Mike McClure

District III Major, Minor League all-star schedules Baseball- 9-10 year olds- 6/26- winner’s bracket 6 and 8 p.m. at Lewes; loser’s bracket 6 and 8 p.m. at Rehoboth; 6/27- loser’s bracket 6 and 8 p.m. at Rehoboth; 6/28winner’s bracket at 6 p.m. Lewes, loser’s bracket 6 p.m. at Lewes; 6/29- loser’s bracket 6 p.m. at Rehoboth; 6/30- championship 6 p.m. at Lewes; 7/1- championship 2 (if necessary) 6 p.m. at Lewes Major League- 7/10- Woodbridge vs. Georgetown, 6 p.m. at Georgetown; 7/11Laurel vs. Milton, 8 p.m. at Lower Sussex, Nanticoke vs. Lewes, 6 p.m. at Georgetown, Woodbridge-Georgetown winner vs. Rehoboth, 8 p.m. at Georgetown; 7/13 and 7/15winner’s bracket at Lower Sussex; 7/12-7/16- loser’s bracket at Georgetown; 7/17championship, 6 p.m. at Lower Sussex; 7/18- championship 2 (if necessary), 6 p.m. at Lower Sussex Softball- 9-10 year olds- 6/26- winner’s bracket 6 p.m. at Laurel, loser’s bracket 6 p.m. at Milton; 6/27- loser’s bracket 6 p.m. at Milton; 6/28- championship 6 p.m. at Laurel; 6/29- championship 2 (if necessary) 6 p.m. at Laurel Major League- 7/5- Woodbridge vs. Lower Sussex, 6 p.m. at Woodbridge, Laurel vs. Millsboro, 8 p.m. at Woodbridge, Nanticoke vs. Rehoboth, 6 p.m. at Rehoboth; 7/6 winner’s bracket 6 and 8 p.m. at Woodbridge; loser’s bracket 6 p.m. at Rehoboth; 7/7loser’s bracket 6 and 8 p.m. at Rehoboth; 7/8- winner’s bracket 6 p.m. at Woodbridge, loser’s bracket 6 p.m. at Rehoboth; 7/9- loser’s bracket 6 p.m. at Rehoboth; 7/10- championship 6 p.m. at Woodbridge; 7/11- championship 2 (if nec.) 6 p.m. at Woodbridge

Laurel’s Cody Bristow prepares for action during the annual Blue-Gold all-star football game last Saturday. Bristow and the Gold defense made a key goal line stand in the 23-20 loss. Photo by Mike McClure

count took a toss from quarterback Jeff Tomasetti (Brandywine) and tiptoed down the Gold sideline to 10. The Gold defense kept Blue out of the end zone and Brown’s 30-yard field goal attempt was no good.

Kmetz scampered 12 yards on third and 13 from the 49 on the first play of the second quarter. Sussex Tech’s Jamar Continued on page 45

Laurel Minor League pitcher Regan Green, left, comes home with a pitch during her team’s 7-1 win over Millsboro-Georgetown. Above, Laurel’s Morgan Joseph shows bunt. See page 43 for the story. Photos by Mike McClure

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Sussex Tech grad Jamar Beckett is shown with his buddy Frank Riley-Spillane during the Blue-Gold football game’s pre-game festivities. Each year players, ambassadors, cheerleaders, and band members are matched with buddies through the hand in hand program. Gold cheerleaders Kylene Shupe (Delmar), left, and Lauren Smith (Sussex Tech) are introduced prior to the start of the game. Photos by Mike McClure

Gold cheerleading captains Alexis Massey (Sussex Tech), left, and Courtney Wheatley (Delmar) are all smiles during the Blue-Gold pre-game ceremony last Saturday in Newark. Photo by Mike McClure

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District III Little League all-star scoreboard

Maryland District 8 Little League All-Star schedules

9-10 year old softball- Laurel 7, Millsboro-Georgetown 1- Regan Green recorded 17 strikeouts and allowed one run and one hit in Laurel’s opening win in the District III tournament on Monday.

In the top of the third, Alex Joseph drew a leadoff walk, Logan Downes was hit by a pitch, and Kortney Lee reached on an infield single.

Joseph went home on the throw to first and Downes and Lee moved to second and third on the throw home.

Downes scored on an infield single by Green and Lee came home on an error (3-0).

Green retired 12 straight batters, all on strikeouts, through the first four innings. In the bottom of the fifth, Jada Smack reached on an infield single for her team’s first hit against Green. Smack stole second and even- Laurel’s Shelby Murphy is called out at secbase after collecting a single in her tually scored on a passed ball before ond team’s win in the District III 9-10 year old Green recorded three more strikeouts softball tournament on Monday. Photo by to end the inning.

Mike McClure Laurel added four more runs in the top of the sixth inning as Lee walked and scored on a wild pitch, Savannah Brown walked and came home on a passed ball, Heather Windels was hit by a pitch and pinch runner Destinee Banks scored on an error, and Alex Joseph walked and scored the seventh and final run.

Green worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning, recording her 16th and 17th strikeouts for the win. Shelby Murphy added a hit for Laurel.

The following are the 2008 Maryland District 8 Little League All-Star baseball tournament schedules for Delmar (subject to change): 9-10 year-olds- 6/29- Crisfield at Delmar, TBA; 7/1- Delmar at West Salisbury, 6 p.m.; 7/3- Pocomoke at Delmar, 6 p.m.; 7/5- Delmar at Willards, TBA; 7/9- semifinals, 6 p.m., TBA; 7/10- finals, 6 p.m., TBA 11 year-olds- 6/30- Delmar at Berlin, 6 p.m.; 7/2, 7/5, 7/6, 7/8- winner’s/loser’s bracket, TBA; 7/9- championship, TBA; 7/10- championship 2 (if necessary), TBA Major League- 7/4- Delmar at Crisfield, 10 a.m.; 7/6- Willards at Delmar, TBA; 7/11- Delmar at Fruitland, 6 p.m.; 7/13- West Salisbury at Delmar, TBA; semifinals, 6 p.m., TBA; finals, 6 p.m., TBA Junior League- 7/6- Delmar home vs. Pocomoke/Princess Anne, TBA; 7/8, 7/10, 7/12, 7/14- winner’s/loser’s bracket, TBA; 7/16- championship, 6 p.m., TBA; 7/17championship 2 (if necessary), noon, TBA Senior League- 7/7- West Salisbury at Delmar, 6 p.m.; 7/9, 7/11, 7/13winner’s/loser’s bracket, TBA; 7/15- championship, 6 p.m., TBA; 7/16- championship 2 (if necessary), 6 p.m., TBA

Post 6 Patriots rally to top Milford Red Sox, 12-10 The Post 6 Patriots came from behind to earn another win over the Milford Red Sox last Thursday. The Red Sox scored six runs in the bottom of the first to take a 6-2 lead before Post 6 scored four in the second. Milford led, 9-6, but the Patriots knotted the score with three in the fourth. Down, 10-9, Post 6 scored two in the sixth and one in the seventh for the 12-10 win.

Eric Sharff (1-1) got the win in relief and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Steve Sharff added a hit, a run, and five RBIs; Dustin Richards went 2-for-4 with three runs and an RBI; Matt Parker batted 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBIs; and James Smith doubled and scored three runs. Trent Passwaters also collected two hits and Zach Adkins went 1-for-2 with a run. Sharff allowed one run in five innings and struck out three for the win.

The Patriots entered this week at 3-0 in the South and 3-4 overall.

Laurel second baseman Savannah Brown prepares to throw to first during a District III Minor League all-star softball game.

Photo by Mike McClure

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Laurel Star Little League scoreboard for the week of 6/16 Baseball- Major League- Reds 13, Yankees 3Highlights for the Reds: Jacob Adkins got the win and struck out seven batters allowing only three hits; Bobby Townley, Devon Burke and Josh James all hit doubles; Corey Mitchell and Wade Townley each hit singles; and Jacob Adkins collected a pair of singles.

Highlights for the Yankees: Eric Wharton took the loss while striking out nine batters; Caine Collins and Caleb Murphy each hit singles; and Shai Mears hit a two run home run.

Reds 9, Yankees 5- Highlights for the Reds: Austin Tanner got the win striking out four batters allowing only three hits. He also collected two doubles at the plate. Bobby Townley hit two singles; Jacob Adkins and Kodi Brown each hit doubles; and Corey Mitchell, Malik Holden, and Devon Burke each hit singles.

Highlights for the Yankees: Shai Mears and Eric Wharton each hit singles and Ethan Cahall doubled.

Reds 9, Red Sox 9- Highlights for the Reds: Jacob Adkins struck out four and allowed five hits and Corey Mitchell and Austin Tanner each hit singles.

Highlights for the Red Sox: Timmy Wootten Jacob Adkins of the Reds prepares struck out six and allowed two hits; Patrick Lit- to deliver a pitch during a recent Laurel Major League baseball game. tleton, RJ Horsey and Trent Hearne each hit singles; and Timmy Wootten hit two doubles.

Yankees 14, Orioles 2 - For the Yankees, Caine Collins had two hits, three runs, and a walk; Shai Mears added two walks, a hit, and two runs; Colby Cambron drew a walk and scored a run; and Eric Wharton collected two hits and scored a run. Ethan Cahall chipped in with a hit and two runs scored; Jacob Carney and Drew Dryden each had had two walks and a run; and Caleb Murphy, Nick Hastings, and Hunter Henry had one hit and one run apiece.

Mears pitched three innings, giving up two runs on six walks and four hits with two strikeouts. Collins pitched one shutout inning, allowing no hits and striking out two. The Yankees’ defense threw out a runner at the plate trying to score on a hit and Cahall threw out a base runner trying to steal second.

For the Orioles, Daniel Smith had two hits; Alan Lubiniecki walked; Jeremy Metz reached on a fielder’s choice and scored a run; Conner Evans walked and collected a hit; and Shane Baker drew a pair of walks. Alex Davis walked and had a hit and Zak Lafazia walked and scored a run.

Lubiniecki pitched one and two thirds innings, giving up 10 runs on four hits and five walks while striking out one. Evans allowed one run; Davis pitched one and a third shutout innings and allowed one hit with three strikeouts; and Metz allowed three runs and struck out two in one inning. Baker made two nice grabs at third base and Davis made a good catch in left field.

Red Sox 7, Orioles 1- For the Red Sox, Trent Hearn walked and had a hit; Patrick Littleton walked; Tim Kelley walked and scored a pair of runs; Tim Wooten added two hits and two runs; Cade Pusey had a hit and two runs; R.J. Horsey collected a hit and scored a run; Justin Hill chipped in with two hits and was hit by a pitch; and Kevin Garris reached base on an error.

Hearn pitched two innings, giving up no runs on one hit with one strikeout. Wooten pitched two plus innings, giving up one run on two hits with three walks and three strikeouts; Kelley allowed no runs and no hits while striking out two; and Horsey gave up no runs or hits in two thirds of an inning. The Red Sox defense threw out three runners at the plate.

For the Orioles, Daniel Smith reached on a fielder’s choice; Alan Lubiniecki had a hit, was hit by a pitch, and scored a run; Jeremy Metz, Stephen Perdue, and Shane Baker each drew a pair of walks; Conner Evans added a hit and was hit by a pitch; Alex Davis walked; Brandon Johnson reached on a fielder’s choice; and Travis Neeley walked and collected a hit.

Smith gave up three runs on two hits and struck out six in four innings; Evans allowed four runs on five hits and struck out two in one plus innings; and Metz gave up no runs or hits and struck out one in one inning. Johnson made a nice play at second base cutting down a run at the plate with the bases loaded.

Laurel Star minor league journal

By Shawn Phillips Hello again. As many as you know I ended up getting surgery on my throwing elbow and I would be out until the end of August from competition. Since then I had a lot of thinking to do to see if I wanted to go through rehab once again in my life.

They told me last week that my elbow was responding to rehab like they wanted it to and they said that it would be two more weeks before I begin to throw and that I would have to push my date back to get into a game to the end of August.

I have played professional baseball for five years and I have missed three seasons due to injuries. After a while it gets old rehabbing all of your injuries and it finally has taken a toll on me physically and mentally.

People say you know when it is your time to leave the game and these facts made the decision I had to make the past few weeks very hard. I love competing and winning, however, after many sleepless nights and intense soul-searching I realized I could no longer base my decision on anything other than my own personal happiness, which I was not finding here in Florida After fighting with myself to make a decision I decided that it is time for me to turn in my Marlins’ gear and move on to a different path of my life. After making my decision, I found a peace that I have not felt in a long time. I informed the Marlins on Friday, June 20 that I needed to take time away from baseball and all of the rehab so they decided to put me on the retirement list. If I decided to play again next year I will have to call them and see if they want me to come back to spring training or they can just release me.

Throughout my life I have always had a love for sports, especially baseball.

When I was young I loved playing and to this day I still do. I know that many of

Laurel’s Shawn Phillips

you have already heard about my decision or heard that was I was trying to make one. And either way I just wanted to thank everyone for his or her support.

I want to give a special thanks to a few other people. My dad for teaching me everything I know and being there through it all, I love you. Mom for always being there, even through the hard times. My brother, Glenn, for always pushing me to do my best. I also would like to thank my girlfriend Ashley for being there for me for the past year and half and being understanding through the hard times and being supportive in everything that I do and want to accomplish.

I would also like to thank all of the coaches I have ever had for not only helping to making me the player, but also the person I am today. I hope that I can do the same for the kids I have coached or will coach.

I know some or most people might not agree with my decision that I made but baseball was not fun for me again and I just thought it was time to move on and try to help the next Laurel product to experience the life that I had. I want to thank the Laurel Star and Mike McClure for their support throughout my career.

Rust, Shupe recognized at Blue-Gold football banquet A banquet was held last Friday to honor all of the ambassadors, band members, cheerleaders, and players participating in the 53rd Annual DFRC Blue-Gold all-star football game.

Also honored were the buddies graduating from the hand-in-hand program: Brittni Ashmead, Kaylin Becker, Holly Byers, Katherine Gibbons, Charlie Kosiek, and Laura Lemon.

The Lions Club honored player Lennie Rust of Seaford High of the Gold and player Francis Durham of St. Elizabeth’s for the Blue with the District Governor Award for being the top advertisement sellers for the 2008 yearbook.

The Outstanding Blue-Gold Cheerleaders Award was presented to Kylene Shupe of Delmar Senior High School (Gold) and Jessica Coates of John Dickinson High School (Blue) for showing outstanding commitment to the cheerleading squad and selfless dedication to the hand-in-hand program.

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Coach Margie Knight, head volleyball coach at Salisbury University and Wicomico County’s Department of Recreation and Parks have come together again for the 2008 Volleyball Camp. Come out and work with Coach Knight and her SU team as they teach the techniques, positioning and much more that has lead them to years of success. This camp is designed for girls ages 12-17 and runs daily, August 4-8 from 9 a.m.

- noon at Salisbury University’s Maggs Gymnasium. Don’t miss out on a chance to better your game on the court.

The cost to participate for the entire camp is just $130 per player. Registration is now open but space is limited.

To register visit the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., or sign up online at www.wicomicorecandparks.org.

For more information please contact Kelly O’Brien at 410-548-4900 ext. 108.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008 Cooper after a 10-yard gain on second down and Blue was eventually forced to punt. Sussex Central’s Joey Costa blocked the punt to give Gold the ball on the Blue seven.

Despite the outstanding field position the Gold team was unable to add to its lead as Blue’s Phillip Cooper (Delcastle) recovered a fumble on second down.

Once again, the Gold defense stepped up as Viscount was dropped for a one-yard loss by Bristow on first and 10 from 35.

Bristow also broke up a pass and Blue punted again on fourth down.

McKean’s Derrick Robinson intercepted a pass to give the Blue team the ball in Gold territory. On fourth and two from the Gold 13, Tomasetti had a three-yard keeper for the first down. But Ranauto fumbled the ball on second and goal from the four and Costa recovered it on the one yard line.

Gold linebacker Justin Thomas of Delmar (33) chases a Blue runner during last SatCampbell was unable to elude the Blue urday’s Blue-Gold all-star football game. Thomas was injured in the first half and did team’s rush and was sacked in the end not return to action in the second half. Photo by Mike McClure zone for a safety on the first play of Justin Thomas left the game with an Blue-Gold football continued Gold’s possession to cut the lead to 17-15 injury in the first half and was unable to with 36.1 seconds left in the third quarter.

Beckett gained five yards to keep the drive return. As a result, Laurel linebacker Early in the fourth quarter, Concord’s alive. Delmar quarterback Matt Campbell Cody Bristow gained some additional Joshua Morris took a pitch and ran 41 added a 15-yard run and later pitched the time on defense and made the most of it yards for the touchdown to give the lead ball to Christiana’s Dallas Brown on the in the second half. back to the Blue team. Viscount added a option to set up first and 10 from the 11.

The Gold team, which won the coin two-point run to make it 23-17 with 14:47 The Blue defense held tough and Newark’s toss and deferred in the first half, started left in the game.

Alex Carlton connected on a 30-yard field the third quarter with the ball. Kmetz The Gold team started its next possesgoal attempt to make it 7-3 with 10:18 left fired a 49-yard pass to Middletown’s sion on the 20 and put together another in the half.

Ryan Gerlitz to set up first and goal on drive. Campbell pitched the ball to Dallas The Blue team answered with a 17the two.

Brown for 13-yard gain, Coveleski comyard touchdown run by Viscount to take a Following an offsides penalty on Blue pleted a seven-yard pass to Murray on 13-3 lead with 6:10 to go in the half. Folwhich moved the ball to the one, Beckett third and seven from the 36, Coveleski lowing a Gold punt, Gold’s Kevaughn scored on a one-yard touchdown run and found Gerlitz from nine yards out on third Davidson (Dover) intercepted a pass from Carlton made it 17-13 with the extra and four from the 40, and Carlton booted Brian Potts (Caravel) to give Gold the point. a 49-yard field goal to cut the deficit to ball on the Blue 35. Campbell had a Blue started with the ball on the 32 in 23-20 with 10:07 remaining. three-yard run on third and two from the its first possession of the second half and 27 and Cape Henlopen’s Max Coveleski moved backwards. Viscount’s touchdown completed a pair of passes to move the run was called back following a penalty ball to the one before Beckett rumbled and Joshua Cooper (Delcastle) fumbled into the end zone with 43 seconds left. the ball after taking a toss. Tomasetti reCarlton’s PAT made the score 13-10 gocovered the ball before being met by ing into half-time.

Bristow. Bristow also brought down

PAGE 45 The Blue team looked to take time off the clock on its next drive, but the Gold defense stood tall with a clutch goal line stand. Tomasetti kept the drive alive with a two-yard gain on third and inches from the 49. But a pass on fourth and goal from the 10 fell incomplete and the Gold team had one more shot to tie the game or take the lead as it took over on its own 10 with 1:43 left in the contest.

Kmetz completed a five-yard pass to Gerlitz and had an 11-yard gain on a run and a Blue penalty. Kmetz added a 13yard run and scampered 12 yards on third and five from the 43. On third and 11 from the 46 (with 26.8 seconds left), Kmetz fired a pass to Gerlitz who was unable to make the grab with 15.7 seconds left. An incomplete pass and a penalty on fourth down ended the game.

Woodbridge’s Kevin Moss and Seaford’s Lennie Rust saw time on offensive line and special teams, joining Delmar’s Campbell and Thomas, Laurel’s Bristow, Sussex Tech’s Beckett, and Indian River’s Nick Kmetz of Laurel on the Gold squad.

Kmetz led the Gold team in rushing (40 yards) and passing (107 yards). Viscount had 21 carries for 113 yards, Morris ran for 100 yards, and Ranauto rumbled for 67 yards for the Blue. Bristow was among the Gold team’s top tacklers in the annual game, which benefits people with intellectual disabilities.

“This is my first time playing on this field but it won’t be my last,” said Bristow, who is looking to make the University of Delaware football team as a preferred walk on.

“When I was down on the goal line on that last stand and the fans were cheering, it just gave me chills.”

BLUE-GOLD BANDDelmar’s Jared Rittenhouse plays the drums during the Blue-Gold pregame ceremony last Saturday in Newark.

Photo by Mike McClure

SOCCER SESSIONS

SUMMER CAMPS JULY 14TH - 18TH 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. daily At Seaford High School 302-629-5465

Ages: 6-15, $95.00, Ball & T-Shirt included.

Laurel’s Cody Bristow (Laurel High), left, and Nick Kmetz (Indian River) are shown during the Blue-Gold player introductions last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure

Tim Lee, Director

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Seaford Bowling Lanes Tuesday Nascar High games and series Buzzy Watson 300, 833 Diana Smith 282 Diane Patchett 281, 767

Wednesday AM No Tap High games and series Charlie Chaffinch 333, 1199

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Summer Senior Express High games and series Patrick Curran 287 Boycie Clayton 791 Marcia Regan 340, 862

Weds. Summer Adult/Youth High games and series Mark Redd 273, 766

Crystal James Kristine Spicers Michael Cherrix Mikah James Taylor Richey

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Thursday Summer Mixed High games and series Michael Hastings 296 Stanley Johnson 798 Rosie Custic 253, 713

Star Sports Calendar

STAR TEAM OF THE WEEK- Shown (l to r) are the Reds, a Laurel Little League Major League baseball team: back row- Kodi Brown, Jacob Adkins, Josh James, Billy Ball, Devon Burke, Austin Tanner; front- Mgr Steve Adkins, Corey Mitchell, Bobby Townley, Tyler Hill, Wade Townley, Malik Holden, Dustin Allen, and Coach Ronnie Burke. The Reds recently won the league’s title.

Send your team photo to the Seaford/Laurel Star at sports@mspublications.com to be a Star team of the week.

NYSA Fall soccer signups to take place starting July 5 NYSA Fall soccer signups will take place at the NYSA shed. The cost is $35 for the first child, $20 for the second, and $10 for each additional child. Please make sure to come to at least one of the signups. Signups will take place on July 5 from 10 a.m. to noon; July 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.; July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon; and July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Fall season starts September 7. If you have any questions call 629-3530

Soccer Sessions Camp to take place at Seaford High July 14-18 The 17th Annual Soccer Sessions Camp will be held at Seaford High School July 14-18. The camp is open to players ages six through 14 and runs daily from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The camp’s directors are Tim Lee (Seaford High varsity coach) and Gerry DiBartolo (Salisbury University men’s coach).

They will be assisted by current college players to provide excellent technical training in a positive and fun atmosphere.

To find out more about the camp, go to www.soccersessionscamps.com or call Coach Lee at 302-629-5465.

Upward Soccer League to hold signups for Fall ‘08 season Sign up now for the Upward Soccer Sept.-Oct. 2008 season. The league, is open to boys and girls ages 6-11, and allows every child to play, learn, and be a winner.

The cost for early registration (by Aug. 5) is $50 with family discounts available.

Players receive the following: Upward reversible jersey, Upward water bottle, Upward soccer socks, and end of season award and celebration, and equal playing time every game.

Forms can be picked up at the Laurel Wesleyan Church office at 30186 Seaford Road in Laurel Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. All practices and games will be at Laurel Wesleyan Church. For more information call 302-875-5380.

Kyle Messick is awarded scholarship from Delmarva Peninsula Golf Association Kyle Messick of Seaford has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Delmarva Peninsula Golf Association.

Messick graduated from Sussex Tech High School where he played on the golf team and was named first team all-conference.

He has been accepted to NASCAR Technical Institute in Moorseville, NC. Kyle is the son of Eric and Janice Messick of Seaford.

Sussex Tech grad Kyle Messick

Western Sussex’s only source for local sports, the Star.

Sussex basketball camp promotes healthy lifestyles- The Sussex County Youth and Sports Camp will sponsor a week long “Back to the Basics” basketball camp for ages 714 July 21-25.

The camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sussex Tech High School. The cost is $90 per camper for the week.

The camp philosophy is to teach the fundamentals of basketball in a fun way. In addition, the camp will provide workshops on nutrition, fitness, teen education, 5-2-1 almost none healthy lifestyles, and self esteem.

Campers will be given two camp t-shirts, a morning snack and noon lunch, and an individual onsite assessment provided by their camp coach.

After having 46 campers last year, this year’s camp expects to expand to 65 campers.

The camp will again utilize local high school stars as camp coaches and counselors as well as Woodbridge head coach Damon Ayers.

The Sussex County Youth and Sports Camp program is a collaboration between Nemours Health and Prevention Services, Sussex County AIDS Council, First State Community Action, and Delaware Physicians Care.

To register for the camp contact Sandi Hagans at 302-856-7761, ext. 115.

Sussex County Sports Foundation fall ball program registrations open- The Sussex County Sports Foundation will be hosting its second annual ball ball baseball and softball program in Laurel. The league will accept teams such as Little League and travel ball teams. Players must be associated with a team and teams can be formed for this purpose.

Double header games will be played every Sunday. Each team will get 10 games and championship games will be played. Games will be played at the Laurel Little League complex.

All registrations and payments must be submitted by August 15. Please note you will be playing the ‘09 season age.

For more information please visit the league’s website at www.sussexcountysportsfoundation.com or call 302-644-7777 Seaford Department of Recreation to hold a football clinic- The Seaford Department of Recreation will hold a football clinic July 31- August 2 from 5-8 p.m. The clinic is open to children ages 7-13 at a cost of $20. This is a non-contact clinic that will focus on the fundamentals and basic skills of football. It will be instructed by Darnell Savage and other recreation football coaches.

Seaford Department of Recreation to hold summer tennis programs- Registration is taking place for the following Seaford Department of Recreation summer tennis programs: Adult Tennis Lessons- Adult tennis lessons will be scheduled based on everyone’s availability. The lessons, open to beginners, cost $45.

Do you have information you want to run in the Star Sports Calendar? Send it to the Star at 302-629-9243 (f) or sports@mspublications.com.

Wicomico Recreation, Salisbury University field hockey to hold camp Wicomico Recreation, Parks and Tourism has partnered with Salisbury University’s field hockey coaching team to bring ‘Shore’ Stick Field Hockey Camp back in 2008.

Head Coach Dawn Chamberlain will lend her expertise from July 21 to July 25 at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex.

The camp is open to players entering second through 12th grade. Participants will be divided according to their current skill level and/or age. Camp hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

‘Shore’ Stick Field Hockey Camp is designed to improve the skill level and conceptual knowledge of field hockey players of all ages. Each camper will be exposed to a variety of new skills and techniques. They will also be given the opportunity to participate in activities that will enhance their current playing level.

Dawn Chamberlain, serving as the head coach of the Salisbury University field hockey team, ranks among the most successful coaches in the school’s history. After 21 seasons, the Sea Gulls have qualified for the NCAA Tournament 20 times, with 10 appearances to the Final Four. She has produced 78 All Conference players, 48 National All-Americans and 97 All-Region players. Chamberlain has also been named NFHCA South Region Coach of the Year eight of the last 12 years and is the 1995-2005 conference coach of the year.

Registration for the ‘Shore’ Stick Field Hockey Camp is now open. Registrations will be accepted now through July 21 at the Wicomico Civic Center box office. Register before July 11 and pay only $145 for the entire week of camp. Registrations received after July 11 will include a $25 late registration fee. Each camper must come equipped with a field hockey stick, mouth guard and shin guards (goalkeepers must have their own equipment).

MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

By Charlie Brown Thomas Stulir of Felton capitalized on Friday night’s double point program by winning the Super Pro final and moving into the Summit E.T. points lead.

Phillip Truitt of Parsonsburg, followed in Stulir’s tracks as he won the Pro final and also moved into the points lead. Other winners on the day included: Jay Windsor of Felton (Pro Bike); Doug Sylvester of Laurel, (Street Eliminator); Jack Belleville of Parsonsburg (Import); Mykl Johnson of Delmar, Md. (Bike Trophy); Shelby Bireley of Salisbury (Jr. Dragster 1) and Tyler Doak of Parsonsburg (Jr. Dragster 2).

Stulir, in his ’96 Ed Quay Dragster, faced the dragster of Bobby Insley of Crisfield in the Super Pro final. Stulir’s .006 reaction time decided the race and gave him the win as he ran 8.061/164.02. Insley wasn’t able to overcome the reaction but he tried running on his dial with a 7.841/169.20 on a 7.84 dial-in. Semi-finalist was Bill Blank, Jr. of Snow Hill.

The Pro final was an all-out battle between Phillip Truitt and Toya Peek of Houston.

Both drivers were under their dial with Truitt being under by less with his 12.429/103.56 on a 12.43 dial for the win. Peek ran a 9.285/144.00 on a 9.29 dial. Semifinalists were Ryan Groton of Salisbury and Charles Dehaven of Salisbury.

Jay Windsor rode up against last week’s winner, D.J. Lockwood of Berlin in the Pro Bike final. Windsor put together the better run to take the win with an 8.275/151.03 on an 8.24 dial. Lockwood rode to a 9.398/133.65 on a 9.30 dial. Semi-finalist was Sherell Blake of Delmar, Md. Doug Sylvester defeated Johnny Insley of Quantico, Md. to win the Street Eliminator final. Sylverster ran a 12.446/100.08 on a 12.31 dial while Insley had a 13.800/99.39 on a 13.60 dial. Justin Jones of Delmar had the better reaction over Jack Belleville in the Import final but slowed and Jones took the win with a 16.933/78.89. Mykl Johnson was back in victory lane in Bike Trophy after Michael Taylor of Seaford had a red light foul.

Johnson ran a 13.108/98.59 on a 13.15 dial.

Jr. Dragster 1 found Shelby Bireley back in the final round against Christian Walston of Crisfield. Walston left too early and fouled and Bireley took the win running her dial with a 8.909/72.00 on an 8.90 dial. The Jr. Dragster 2 final matched Tyler Doak and Brandon Ennis of Pocomoke. Ennis had the better reaction but broke out with an 8.32 on an 8.33 dial-in. Doak was on his dial for the win with a 7.901/81.61 on a 7.90 dial.

This Friday the Bad 8 will again join the Summit E.T. Point Series racers. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. with time runs at 4:30 and eliminations at approximately 8 p.m.

A rogue thunder storm descended on the Delaware International Speedway Saturday night as the cars were taking hot laps, forcing the night’s racing to be canceled. The Super Late Model feature will be rescheduled at a date to be determined later this week.

This Saturday night will be Pepsi Night at the dragway and will feature the URC Sprint Cars along with the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 4:30 with hot laps at 7 p.m.

By Mike McClure, Star Sports Editor Blue-Gold- The Blue-Gold football game took place last Saturday and those in attendance enjoyed one of the best football games in the 53 years of the event. Unfotunately, the Gold team lost, but it was a well played, evenly matched contest.

My car got me there and back, which is always a good thing. I got there right as the gates opened, about two hours prior to kickoff.

As I circumvented the tailgaters, looking for the media tent, I came across the Laurel Lions Club tent where they were cooking hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. I enjoyed a hot dog and a visit with the Laurel fans before making my way to the stadium for a night of exciting football.

The crowd was pretty light compared to years past. Part of the home side stands were roped off due to construction. That side, the Gold side, was pretty full but both end zones were practically empty and the Blue side was only half full (or half empty depending on your perspective).

It’s a shame there weren’t more people on hand to watch this game, which benefits people with intellectual disabilities. I imagine the cost of gas had something to do with it. Also, there weren’t a lot of big name players this year, but it was one of the closest games in recent memory.

There also could have been a few more downstate players on the Gold team, but that only happens when the head coach is a downstate coach.

Laurel’s Cody Bristow, who is hop-

ing to play many more games at the University of Delaware football stadium, made a number of big plays for the Gold defense in the second half. Indian River’s Nick Kmetz of Laurel almost led the Gold to victory with a late game drive.

Kmetz, Delmar’s Matt Campbell, and Cape’s Max Coveleski gave the Gold three Henlopen Conference quarterbacks. I can’t remember the last time that happened.

Calling it a career- As one local baseball player ponders a career in professional baseball, another one has stepped away from the game. Seaford’s Derrik Gibson is in the process of deciding whether to sign a contract with the Boston Red Sox or go to the University of North Carolina.

Meanwhile, Laurel grad Shawn Phillips recently decided to step away from the game rather than going through more rehab. Phillips has been plagued by injuries off and on throughout his career, which had him in the Florida Marlins organization after stints with the Texas Rangers farm system and Independent ball.

I always root for local athletes to succeed in college and beyond, but I was really rooting for Shawn to make it.

That being said, I think he made the right decision to step away from the game now. I have no doubt he will be successful in whatever he chooses to do.

Quick hits- Thanks to all the Little League officials, coaches, and parents for sending, scores, and photos. Keep them rolling in.

Patriots fall to Warriors, 6-3, in American Legion baseball The Post 6 Patriots of Sussex West fell to the Post 28 Warriors of Sussex East, 6-3, on Tuesday night at Indian River High School. The Patriots out hit Post 28, 9-5, but three errors and six walks gave the Warriors more than enough men on base to outscore the Patriots.

The Pats took an early lead after Trent Passwaters singled and Tyler Ruark doubled.

Zach Adkins slapped a grounder to third base to score Passwaters.

In the fourth inning, Josh Lee led off with a single, stole second and took third on a throwing error during the steal. With one out, Mike Casale was hit by a pitch, then took second as the Patriots didn't throw down with a man on third. After a strikeout, leadoff batter C.J. Bell was intentionally walked, loading the bases. Cam Travalini singled in one run, then D.J. Long doubled to right center scoring three more.

Post 28 added two more runs in the fifth after three walks and a throwing error. The Patriots’ bats came back alive, scoring two runs on three straight singles and a double, but a pick off play and sharp infield play kept the Patriots from scoring. Dustin Richards and Tyler Ruark doubled for the Patriots.

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District III- Baseball- Minor League- Laurel 13, Lewes 2- For Laurel, Trent Hearn doubled, walked and stole two bases; Christian Murphy walked and singled; Timmy Kelley had two singles, two walks, and two steals; and Timmy Wooten coollected three singles and drove in a run.

Cade Pusey had three singles, a double, and four RBIs; R.J. Horsey added a single, two walks, and three steals; and Justin Hill singled, doubled, and drove in five. Laurel’s Foster Haynes, Brad Dryden, Tim Chandler, and Timuan Williams also drew walks. Hill earned the win, striking out six.

Softball- Minor League- Woodbridge 25, Nanticoke 15- Woodbridge trailed, 9-0, in the top of the second inning on Monday night when the game was stopped due to rain.

On Tuesday, Woodbridge rallied for Woodbridge’s Megan Callahan eyes the 11 runs in the top of the third to tie the game, 11-11. Woodbridge held Nanticoke ball as she collects an RBI single during scoreless in the third and fourth innings Tuesday’s game against Seaford last Tuesday in Laurel. Callahan had three hits and scored four in the fourth and 10 in in her team’s win. See next week’s Star for the fifth before winning, 25-15, in five additional photos. Photo by Mike McClure innings.

For Woodbridge, Caroline Breeding went 4-for4 and earned the win on the mound; Megan Callahan went 3-for-5; and Brady Keeler and Jordan Clark each added a pair of hits.

For Nanticoke, Rachel Covey went 3-for-4 and Tory Ruark struck out three and allowed no runs and no hits in one inning.

Coaches: Send your scores to the Star at sports@mspublications.com or 302629-9243 (f).

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‘Topping’ can reduce property value, kill trees “Topping trees is perhaps the most harmful tree pruning practice known, and is not a viable method of height reduction,” said Kenna Nethken, owner and president of Cut’Em Up Tree Care of Delaware, Inc. “In fact, topping will make a tree more hazardous over the long term.”

Many homeowners become concerned that their trees have become too tall or too large for their property and request the trees be cut back.

Topping severely stresses trees because it often removes 50 to 100% of the leaf bearing crown of a tree. Since the leaves are the “food factories” of a tree, this can temporarily starve a tree causing the tree to go into “survival mode.”

The tree activates latent buds (buds that are dormant) and forces the rapid growth of multiple shoots below each cut limb.

The tree needs to put out a new crop of leaves as fast as possible to regain its food supply.

If a tree does not have enough stored energy to do this, it will be seriously weakened and may die.

It may take several years to die, but the tree is in the dying process nonetheless. A stressed tree becomes more vulnerable to insect infestation and disease, and large, open wounds expose good wood (“sapwood” and “heartwood”) to insects, disease, and water which will rot the wood.

Some insects are actually attracted to trees that are stressed by chemical signals the trees send out.

Topping creates hazardous and dangerous trees. The survival mechanism (activating dormant buds) that causes a tree to produce multiple shoots below each topping cut comes at great expense to the tree.

Unlike normal branches that develop in a “socket” of overlapping wood tissues, these new shoots are only anchored in the outermost layers of the parent branches because they develop from buds near the surface of the old branches.

The new shoots grow very quickly because the tree is in distress, and are very prone to breaking, especially during windy conditions. Ironically, new shoots in some species can grow as much as 20 feet in one year making it more hazardous than before.

Topping also causes trees to decay due to the large wounds that are often left by cutting a tree back so severely. Trees are biologically equipped to close wounds if the tree is healthy enough and the wound is not too large. The kinds of cuts made in topping create stubs with wounds that the tree may not be able to close.

A few small, well made cuts on trees will normally be “walled off” by the tree and heal. However, in topping, the exposed wood

tissues begin to decay and the “decay organisms” are given a free path to move through the branches and into the trunk of the tree.

Topping can also lead to sunburn. Branches in the crown of a tree produce thousands of leaves to absorb sunlight. When branches, and thus leaves, are removed, the remaining branches and trunk

are suddenly exposed to high levels of light and heat resulting in the tissues beneath the bark becoming sunburned. This can lead to bark splitting, dead branches and other problems.

Topping destroys the natural form of a tree and a tree that has been topped can never fully regain its natural form.

Topping is a high maintenance

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pruning practice. If the tree survives, it will need additional pruning more often, and, because it is likely to die slowly, it will require ongoing care and will eventually need to be cleaned up when it dies.

Topping can also reduce property value. Healthy, well-maintained trees can add value to your property.

Another cost is the potential liability. Topped trees are prone to breaking and can be dangerous.

Proper planning and care are needed when deciding to plant trees on your property. Full size, shape, and location, among other issues, should be considered prior to planting new trees. Proper care for older trees is also important.

You and your kids may be exposed to up to 70 times more pollution inside your home than outside. Dizziness. Wheezing.

Asthma attacks. Even cancer. All these are linked to substances you may be bringing into your home every day—including herbicides, fumes, paint strippers, mold spores, mothballs and more. Protect your family.

Limit your exposure to indoor pollution today.

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500,000 shad fry are released into Nanticoke River American shad are an important link in the Nanticoke River and Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, serving as a food source for largemouth and striped bass, as well as providing a tasty table treat prized by recreational and commercial fisherman.

With their numbers in the Nanticoke dwindling, the native East Coast species is the focus of a long-term restoration program under the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife.

This spring, the Division’s Nanticoke Shad Hatchery near

Bethel gave the river’s shad stock a big “jump start” by hatching and releasing approximately 574,000 shad fry into the upper Nanticoke River and its tributaries.

This year’s release is the largest number of fry produced by the hatchery since operations began in 2005.

The Division has been working on the restoration project since 2000, when it released its first batch of 91,000 fry as part of a joint effort involving the Maryland Department of Natur-

al Resources and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

With the cooperation of local landowners providing stream access, beginning April 16 the Division this year collected 95 adult American shad from spawning grounds in the Nanticoke River and Deep Creek and transported them to the hatchery’s 4,000 gallon circular tank to spawn naturally.

About three days after hatching, fry were released into the Nanticoke, Delaware’s primary tributary to the Chesapeake Bay.

By nurturing and hatching the shad eggs in this controlled environment, natural predation on the eggs and the fry at a critical stage of their life cycle was eliminated, increasing their rate of survival. Once spawning at the hatchery was completed, the adults were released back into the Nanticoke River to return to the sea.

The shad fry will remain in the river and bay for their first year of life before migrating to the ocean until they mature in four to six years. American shad

do not die after spawning as some salmon do and may return to their natal river in the MidAtlantic region to spawn several times. American shad were considered too boney to eat without special cooking but the filets can be de-boned and are considered a regional delicacy, as are the shad’s roe (egg sacs).

For more information on the shad program, contact Fisheries Program Manager Craig Shirey at 302-739-9914 or Hatchery Manager Mike Stangl at 302739-4782.

Delaware SeaGrant offers free screenings of 1962 Delaware storm film Few residents who lived along the Delaware shore in 1962 will ever forget the powerful northeaster that pounded the coast from March 6–8, devastating dozens of oceanfront homes and businesses, flooding communities, and destroying lives. Seven people were killed in Delaware.

In an effort to increase knowledge and understanding of coastal hazards in Delaware throughout the summer tropical storm season, the Delaware Sea Grant College Program will host screenings of “The ’62 Storm-Delaware’s Shared Response,” written, edited and produced by local filmmaker Michael Oates.

“The ’62 storm is the most damaging coastal storm on record in Delaware,” said Wendy Carey, coastal processes specialist for Delaware Sea Grant. “We hope this movie will heighten residents’ awareness of the hazards posed by northeasters and tropical storm systems.”

The 55-minute film was funded

by Delaware Department of Nat-

ural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Delaware Humanities Forum, and 302 Stories Inc. The video features firsthand accounts from people who lived through the damaging three-day northeaster.

Delaware Sea Grant will offer free screenings of the film in Cannon Laboratory Room 104 at the University of Delaware’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes at 10 a.m. on the following dates: June 25, July 9, July 23, August 13, and August 27. For communities, civic groups, or organizations that are interested in viewing this educational film about Delaware’s coastal storm of the century, Delaware Sea Grant can accommodate requests for free screenings of the film if a venue is provided.

For additional information, or to schedule a screening, contact Delaware Sea Grant’s Rita Baty at 645-4346 or rbaty@udel.edu.

To learn more about the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, visit www.deseagrant.org.

4-H trains after-school providers Delaware 4-H received a $9,000 grant from MetLife Foundation and the National 4-H Council to provide training to more than 300 after-school providers. The training will increase the number of Delaware youth in quality after-school programs by providing training and resources to site coordinator and site assistants in center-based, school-based and family home provider programs. Training workshop topics will include life skills development, science, healthy living, leadership and citizenship.

“4-H is committed to increasing quality after-school opportuni-

ties for Delawareans, particularly for low-resource communities where few such options may exist,” says Jan Seitz, associate dean and director of UD Cooperative Extension. “4-H training helps after-school educators stay on the cutting edge of curricula and methodology in their field.”

Training for after-school providers is offered in all three counties at a nominal cost.

The next set of training classes begins in September. For class dates and more information, check the 4-H webpage at http://ag.udel.edu/extension/4h/ or call Delaware 4-H at 302-8312509.

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Letters to the Editor ‘

Before the Dems took over our country had 52 consecutive months of job growth, a record for our country.

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Country is going down the tube

After reading the comments of David Edwards, Jr. in the June 19 issue of The Star in refute of my recent letter to the editor, I can’t help but rebutt some of what he had to say.

I’m not a sore Republican, as he suggests, but a citizen who sees our country going down the tube based on the liberal/socialist policies of the Democrats who now control our Congress and Senate.

Perhaps Mr. Edwards doesn’t realize that they have the power now and not George Bush, as he is a lame duck president and “one of no influence,” according to Harry Reid, the liberal Senate majority leader.

Also, I don’t need to watch C-Span to have my opinions formed, as Mr. Edwards apparently does. They are formed from what I see happening under the lib’s leadership.

Eighteen months ago, the liberal Democrats took over control of both houses of our federal legislature. When they did, a barrel of oil was about $80 with gas prices at about $2.50 a gallon. They campaigned on providing America with a comprehensive energy policy. Some progress.

When the Dems took control, inflation was about 2% with unemployment about 4.5%. They really made progress here, if you believe inflation, now at 7% and unemployment, now at 5.5% is progress.

Before the Dems took over, over three million new jobs were created in Bush’s first six years with a Republican congress and our country had 52 consecutive months of job growth, a record for our country.

With the Dems in control, that record was soon broken and we have seen a loss of jobs since they have been in control.

The stock market DOW was pushing 14,000, but is now barely holding at 12,000 and will most likely head lower.

If Mr. Edwards would study the Wall Street Journal as he suggested I do, he would realize that millions of investors, including foreign investors, have been taking billions of dollars out of our stock market to invest in economies from countries throughout the world that are much more business friendly.

Who wants to invest in American companies with a government so anti-business? All the Democrats want to do is take company profits, re-regulate just about every business sector, increase corporate taxes, and dividend and capital gain taxes.

Is it any wonder why businesses move their factories and jobs overseas?

Since the 2003 Bush tax cuts, our government has realized four years of record revenue growth. Since the Dems took control, government revenues are in a percipitious downturn. Yes, the deficit is higher because the Dems keep spending money as if there was no tomorrow, in spite of a

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No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email morningstarpub @ddmg.net reduction in revenues. Remember, before Bush even took office, our country’s deficit was already about $7 trillion, mostly from overspending by the Democrats who controlled both houses of congress for almost 50 years since 1940.

Mr. Edwards blames George Bush for the high energy prices because he (Bush) doesn’t have a comprehensive energy policy. He must not remember that in 2003 Mr. Bush presented a comprehensive energy policy which included drilling in our reserves plus the development of new energy sources which, in the future, would help us wean our way off foreign oil.

The Dems have resisted every effort the president has put forth to tap into our own oil reserves and adopt other measures he has suggested. If we did what Mr. Bush recommended five years, we’d now have oil flowing from our own reserves which would have resulted in significantly lower oil and gas prices today.

The Democrat new energy policy is to “sue OPEC.” That will really get their attention. OPEC knows that with the Democrats in control, our country will never be able to drill for oil we know we have.

So why should they keep depleting more of their reserve when we won’t touch ours?

I’m sure Mr. Edwards is in the camp of believing that John McCain will bring a third Bush term if he is elected president.

However, there are millions of Americans who would welcome a third Bush term over a second Jimmy Carter term which we will have if Mr. Obama is elected president with the socialist agenda he is proposing.

Mr. Edwards must have forgotten what happened to our country the last time a liberal/socialist president (Carter) goverened with both houses of congress controlled by Democrats .... does the term “misery index” ring a bell?

Guy Longo

Seaford

Delaware restaurants are under seige ‘Good neighbors’ are facing a double whammy

With proposed mandated wages higher than any state in the nation, and various proposals to dramatically increase liquor fees to bail out the state’s financial woes, Delaware’s restaurants are reeling in a sea of financial uncertainty while struggling to stay afloat.

This is not the time to increase fees on our neighborhood eateries. Rising energy prices and a decline in consumer confidence have restaurants facing a “double whammy” in the operation of their businesses.

Restaurant patrons are cutting back as families struggle with prices at the gas pump and the increase in groceries.

Restaurateurs are feeling the sting of record high costs of goods with commodities reaching record high prices. Imagine the local pizza parlor paying 83% more for flour!

Record high utility bills in an already energy-intensive industry have fueled unprecedented costs and fuel surcharges.

Restaurateurs are fearful of increasing prices at a time when the market has contracted. The result is that the traditional profit margin of 3-5% has disappeared.

The last thing our industry needs is a bombardment of government increases at a time when they can be least afforded.

When will our legislators recognize that restaurateurs are good neighbors? As the state’s largest small business employer as well as the largest component of Delaware’s tourism industry, restaurants are often sought after to bring good jobs and excitement to lackluster retail and tourist centers.

Our 1900 restaurants are a critical training ground and source of extraordinary opportunities for the 40,000 Delawareans of every economic background employed by them.

Restaurants are a vital part of their local communities and neighborhoods, enthusiastically and generously giving their time and resources to support local causes. For every dollar spent in Delaware restaurants, another 30.7 jobs are generated in the state.

In times of economic uncertainty, policymakers are motivated by a desire to enhance job creation. By penalizing our neighborhood restaurants, these local businesses may not be able to hire those that need the jobs the most.

Higher Minimum Wage Not the Answer

Someone needs to let Delaware’s minimum wage advocates know that crafting public policy isn’t like giving birthday gifts.

It’s not the thought that counts.

Especially when feel-good legislation designed to help the working poor does exactly the opposite.

Dover lawmakers are currently considering yet another increase in the minimum wage. The legislation’s backers have suggested that a higher wage floor will benefit

the most vulnerable groups like single mothers.

The idea that single moms are one of the primary beneficiaries of governmentordered raises is one of the most popular-and most effective talking points of the minimum wage movement. But is it true?

No. The imagery of “the minimum wage worker” as a poor, single mother stuck in a deadend job and struggling to make ends meet is far more myth than reality.

Here’s where the political posturing gets dangerous: a study authored by University of Georgia economist Joseph Sabia and Cornell economist Richard Burkhauser shows that of the relatively few single moms that are affected by a minimum wage hike, the least-educated bear the brunt of the hike’s adverse effects on employment. Moreover, among single mothers, over half already earn wages above the new wage level.

The overwhelming majority (88%) of minimum wage earners in Delaware are either teenagers living at home with their parents or workers in a two or more income family — not single mothers.

The less skilled will be among the first dropped from the payroll as employers offset higher labor costs.

The less skilled, less educated people are the most vulnerable members of the workforce. They will be among the first dropped from the payroll as employers offset higher labor costs. This one-two punch of firings plus cuts in hours is the reality behind the feel-good myth of minimum wage hikes helping single mothers.

So what’s the alternative? That is, do Delaware legislators have other policies at their disposal that can actually help the state’s most vulnerable workers?

Just this: An incredibly successful antipoverty program that enjoys widespread political support from both sides of the political aisle.

Delaware already has a state-level supplement to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which provides tax-free cash income to workers in poor families based on their wage earnings.

Since the EITC’s costs aren’t borne by employers, such subsidies raise worker’s income without causing unemployment or a drop in work hours.

In fact, research shows that a 10 percent increase in state-level EITC reimbursement levels would increase employment for single mothers by as much as 1.5 percent. Increasing employment is fundamental to reducing poverty.

Rather than continuing to peddle feelgood policies like minimum wage that cause more harm than good, Delaware’s policymakers should expand the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit. Such an expansion will ensure that a single mother who works hard will not be poor.

Carrie Leishman

President, Delaware Restaurant Association

MORNING STAR • JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2008

...the irony of it all, is that many will be institutionalized, which will cost tax payers and the State of Delaware much more than eight percent.

State budget cuts will hurt our seniors The proposed 8% cuts will devastate senior programs

As the county with the fastest growing elderly population in the State, Sussex County will be impacted the most from the budget cuts that are looming over our programs.

An 8% cut in Grant in Aid alone will result in $80,000 in loss of services to those vulnerable elderly who need services the most. Waiting lists for older persons needing services will become commonplace.

The hot noon meal delivered daily to 500 homebound seniors may become a weekly frozen meal. Operating hours in CHEER centers may decrease as most surely will transportation services.

And the irony of it all, is that many will be institutionalized, which will cost tax payers and the State of Delaware much more than eight percent.

Arlene Littleton Excecutive Director of CHEER, Inc.

As some may not be aware, it saddens me to know that CHEER Home Services will be faced with an eight percent reduction in state and federal funding this year.

In the past year, our services have provided in-home personal care and housekeeping to approximately 500 clients in the Sussex County region.

As the majority of our senior clientele are on a fixed income, they are unable to pay for services privately.

With the reduction in funding, many clients will not have the number of hours available to adequately meet their personal care needs.

Also, with the rate of population growth of seniors to the Sussex County area each year, programs such as CHEER will not be able to accommodate for the growing needs due to annual reductions in our funding.

Our goal at CHEER is to provide and maintain the highest quality of life and independence to keep our seniors in the home setting.

With this being said, our County residents need to speak out and voice their concerns.

Our seniors are an important part of our community and deserve to have their personal care needs met without adding additional financial stress to their lives.

Kathy Schlitter, RN

CHEER Home Services Program Director

It is with deep distress that we at CHEER find ourselves in a position of deciding how badly we must hurt the very people we are here to serve; the seniors of Sussex County.

CHEER provides an assortment of support programs for our seniors such as: Nutrition, Transportation and a variety of InHome Services all designed to keep the older county resident in their home instead of some institute. This provides a higher quality of life for a much longer time than a nursing home or similar facility.

But now CHEER is forced into the position of having to curtail or worse, possibly discontinue some of our vital programs because of the proposed eight percent (8%) budget cuts in State funding.

Sussex County has one of, if not the largest, populations of older Americans of any county on the East Coast so the budget cuts here are going to be much more dramatic than other parts of the state.

At the very least the types of meals provided daily to both the homebound and CHEER activity center members must change.

The cost of food to CHEER, as it is to everyone else, is rising while the funding needed to provide these meals is diminishing. Something has to give.

CHEER will not stop doing its best to help the seniors of Sussex County maintain a healthy quality of life and the independence that goes along with it, but the look and feel of our much needed programs may have to change because of these proposed budget cuts.

This is unfortunate. These ‘well seasoned’ Sussex County residents deserve so much more than this.

Richard Taylor

CHEER Public Relations

CHEER is a non-profit agency providing many vital services for persons 55 and older in Sussex County.

Blueprint for a Better Delaware

Jack Markell’s “A Blueprint for a Better Delaware” is remarkable. For the first time, Delawareans get a hard copy of an outlined, step-by-step plan of how a candidate promises to bring change.

And he is a candidate whose abilities have already been tested. All we have to do is look at his record as Treasurer where he used his office creatively to save the state money, to help low income people and women increase their financial ability to buy more of Delaware’s goods and services, all this at no additional cost to the taxpayer.

As Treasurer, he demonstrated how an elected official could, to use a hackney phrase, “think outside of the box.”

His “Blueprint” is further evidence of his ability to” think outside of the box.”

More than that, Markell is willing to hold himself accountable for keeping the promises he makes to the people of Delaware.

It takes a lot of guts for Markell to do this. Once elected governor, this book can be used as a checklist of promises and obligations to be fulfilled.

After reading “A Blueprint for a better Delaware” there is little choice but to vote

PAGE 51 for Markell if a better Delaware is what we want. The book is so detailed; it shows that Markell is very both serious and passionate about bringing change to Delaware, charting a new course for the State. He understands that the old ways no longer work.

Politicians are always making unfulfilled promises, and I am tired of being let down year after year by those only seeking the power of political office and, with that power, the ability to avoid even a scintilla of accountability when promises are not kept or things go wrong such as the Indian River Bridge, a debacle over which heads should have but did not roll.

With Markell’s book, he is promising to be a different kind of Governor, whose only interest is to bring change to Delaware. A fresh and different start is what we Delawareans have been looking for.

I would hope that each and every voter will look at this document and come to their own conclusions about supporting Jack Markell for Governor and not be swayed by Delaware’s institutional party politics that only promise more of the same and seem to fear innovation and creativity.

Markell believes Delaware deserves better. I know that when elected governor, Markell will do everything in his power to execute and be accountable for achieving his “Blueprint for a Better Delaware.”

For this reason I fully support Jack Markell in his race for governor.

Lee I. Dogoloff

Dagsboro

Galestown article refreshing

A very nice article on the Galestown Millpond! I avidly read every line and and scruntinized the picture!

Finally, the end is drawing near, and everyone will soon be able to use the road, and pond again! It will be nice to see water back there!

Larry Ellis

Severn, Maryland

How much ‘stuff’ do we need for a rewarding life?

I spent the week packing. How did I ever acquire so much stuff EV ODD ROFFORD that it will take two full PODS and a gazillion banana boxes to move Long after the house has it? fallen down, the legacy I said to Diane last night, “We sure are a whole lot different from of the man or woman the man in Africa who might have who holds loosely to two changes of clothes, a straw matt to sleep on, and a pot to cook things and tightly to his food.” people will live on.

When I get to the place where my biggest worry is how I will get all my “stuff” to my new place, I should ever be more important than peocan no longer deny that I am wealthy by ple. If I need to climb over someone, disjust about any standard. regard someone, or cheat someone in order As a result, I have pondered what my to get my possession, then my values are attitude should be toward my pile of upside-down. If tinkering with my toys things. This should be a source of convickeeps me from giving myself to others, I tion for me. had better re-think really fast.

What is the right approach to have toNext, I should not allow things to leave ward accumulation in a world marked as me unnecessarily indebted. If my accumumuch by scarcity as plenty? Here’s my lation of debt binds me so I cannot rebest shot at a balanced approach. spond to a genuine need before me, then I First, no possession in this world am slave to my lust for possessions.

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We all make varying amounts of money, but God has called EVERY person to share with someone in need at some point.

It’s important that when the moment comes that Mr. Smith needs help, we are not incapacitated from responding because of Mr. Visa and Mrs. Mastercard.

Third, don’t ever mistake your net worth for your personal value. The Bible says that our treasure is on the inside and that all the externals are like clay pots carrying around the likeness of Christ in us.

Often I have seen people err by making assumption about people based on their economic status. Unfair stereotypes such as “Wealthy people are selfish” or “poor people are lazy” only cause us to look past the value of a specific individual we may meet.

Finally, hold loosely to your possessions. It is amazing how little of the stuff going into that POD is really essential for my life. While much of it is functionally helpful for my daily existence, there is probably nothing packed in that big box

that I couldn’t live without.

In Luke 12, Jesus tells a very sad story about a man who was so fixated on the idea of “more” that he spent all his energies constantly tearing down his storage sheds so he could build bigger ones to keep all his treasures. In the midst of his pursuits, God declared his time was up and he died.

Jesus finished the story by referring to the man as a fool and asking the rhetorical question, “Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?”

Someday an executor will calculate how many dollars each of your heirs gets from your hard work. If that turns out to be a blessing to those people, that’s fine.

But I’d much rather make those around me rich through the way my life and energies were invested in them while I had the chance.

Long after the autos have rusted and the house has fallen down, the legacy of the man or woman who holds loosely to things and tightly to people will live on.

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Snapshots

FISHING TOURNAMENT - Grand prize winner in last weekend’s Lions Club Fishing Tournament was Dave Bender, above left, who caught a 2-pound, 1.5-ounce catfish. Above right, the youngest angler was Kayla Jacko, 3 and 1/2 years old. She caught a 5-ounce perch. Below are the fishing tournament winners. In the front, from left: Aaliyah McCoy, Kayla Jacko and Ike Wharton. Back: overall winner Dave Bender, Shawn Miller, A.J. Hammond and Toby Foskey. Submitted photos

TO HELP BUY BOOKS - Beck Norton, left, children’s librarian at the Laurel Public Library, accepts a check for $3,103 from William Trujillo, president of the Friends of the Laurel Library at the friends group’s annual meeting at the library on June 17. The funds will be used for reading programs. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Glimpse of the Past

This picture was taken on Carmel Moore’s front porch, Delmar Highway, on May 26, 1941. Front left: Elizabeth Oliphant (Fisher), Anna Dickenson (Callaway), Hope Banerlin and Helen Cannon. Middle: Dorothy Brumbley (Layton), Peggy Furniss (Mitchell), Eleanor Moore (Paradee), Eleanor Lee Collins (West), Ruth Spry and Jean Hudson. Back: Rebecca Smith (Welsh), Bobby Moore, Mary (Fuss) Gordy (Hill) and Charlotte Pusey. Photo courtesy of Kendal Jones.

A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY - Jim Allen, Laurel American Legion Post 19 historian, presents Eleanor Stacy with a certificate of appreciation for her and her husband Will’s commitment to the community since they moved to Laurel more than 20 years ago. Submitted photo.

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D o i n g t h e T o w n s T o g e t h e r A few simple homilies to LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS SARAH MARIE TRIVITS • 875-3672 Mrs. Evelyn Hearn from Delmar called and requested that I let you know that the Melson’s United Methodist Church in Delmar, Md., on Melson’s Road is having its annual bazaar on Saturday, June 28, starting at 3 p.m.

Volunteers will be dishing up quite a varied menu, from oyster sandwiches, chicken salad, potato salad, hamburgers and hot dogs too, for those with a sweet tooth, slices of cake and ice cream, home made, of course, in flavors of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and pineapple. The drinks are coffee, lemonade and sodas.

This should be a great Saturday outing and if you need more info just call 410896-3386.

On Saturday, June 14, 5-year-old Jessica Lewis hosted her first luncheon and pool party. It was a delightful day as Jessica was thrilled to serve her friends, amid crystal, china and candles. The luncheon was held poolside at the home of her grandparents, Jim and Janet Jestice, Laurel.

Jessica is the daughter of Beth and Darrell Lewis of Laurel. This event was also shared by her other grandmother, Barbara Ryan of Salisbury, and her 13-year-old brother, Dillon Lewis.

Golda Williamson and her husband, Harry, recently entertained her son, Todd Slatcher, and his son, Tyler, from Redondo Beach, Calif.

They also had a visit from Golda’s three grandsons, Jason, Adam and Michael Veasey from Newark .

Members of the Laurel Red Hat group, the Lunch Bunch, very much enjoyed their monthly lunch date at the new Georgia House and came away, I understand, with a most satisfactory review of Laurel’s new landmark restaurant.

Taking advantage of recent warm days and nights, two local couples, Ben and Melinda Thornton and Alan and Sug Whaley, decided that they needed some R and R away from home. So they took off for a few days camping trip to Tall Pines campgrounds on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Gerda and Manuel Naveira are hosting an exchange student from Spain for this coming school year. She is Sara Cillero and her home is in Madrid.

She enjoys shopping and her ambition is to pursue a career in journalism.

Amy Ash is the coordinator of the student exchange project and Gerda said she has been most helpful in every way.

Eschol Mariner has told me of the very unusual illness of his great-grandson, Matthew Littleton, who suffered a stroke last week and at 10 years of age, this is almost unheard of.

After being taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, he was transferred to the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Chil-

dren in Wilmington where he is currently undergoing treatment.

Matthew’s parents are Rodney and Amy Littleton and his step-mother is Traci. His grandparents are Jimmy and Margaret Littleton and Kathie Payne.

We wish him a very speedy and successful recovery.

The Friends of the Laurel Library held their annual business meeting on Tuesday evening, June 17. The young teen readers presented a program and the board members made plans for Laurel’s July 4 celebration.

On July 4, the library’s community room will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Books, including a large selection of children’s books, will be for sale (at very reasonable prices).

The friends group will also sell cold bottled water, some baked goods and chances on the quilt which was displayed at the Blues Chaser dinner and the Strawberry Festival.

So — that’s one more stop you can make downtown as you celebrate the holiday.

I had lunch last week at the new Georgia House restaurant, of which Laurel can be very proud.

The inside decor is delightful, the floorlength windows look out on the water and park and the food served us was truly delicious. (I’m not a culinary critic, but that was my opinion.)

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: the Rev. John Irwin, Donna Marie Vincent Fisher, Tyrone M. Hall, Helen W. Koester and Glen Hubbard.

We continue with prayers for our servicemen and servicewomen and for our friends who are ill: Irma Ellis, Teresa Littleton, David Phillips, Matthew Littleton, John Benson, Irene (Ralph) Hastings, Patrick Starr, Alvin Lutz, Steve Trivits, Hattie Puckham, Harriett and Pete MacVeigh, Robert D. Whaley, Pete Henry, Jean Foskey, Jean Henry, Donald Layton Sr., Martha Windsor and Herman Cubbage.

An abundance of specially good wishes to a friend of mine, Dawn Kolbe, for her “day” on July 1. Have lots more, dear friend!

Many more happy birthday wishes to June celebrants: Lawrence Hardesty and Charles Nicholson on June 28; Manuel Naveira and Ruth Nock, June 29; and Ruth Belle and Ethel Fooks, June 30.

“If we are to bury the hatchet, we bury the handle as well.”

See you in the Stars.

keep the know-it-alls at bay

Have you noticed how many people have become specialists?

Seems there is an increasing number of people who, for years and years, were just a part of the ordinary world, just like the rest of us. They got up each day, had breakfast, went off to work, performed their jobs to the best of their abilities, went home at the close of the working day, enjoyed dinner with the family, sat in their favorite chairs to enjoy television or listen to tapes or the radio. Life was quite simple.

Then almost overnight some of these same good people became specialists.

Suddenly they knew nearly everything about everything, from the simple to the complex.

They became self-appointed specialists on everything from the most mundane to the most involved politics, the business world, the sports world, and town, state and national government. The list seemingly is endless.

This group of so-called self-appointed specialists feels it is necessary to inform the rest of us as to just how knowledgeable they are.

The total result is sheer boredom!

A magazine clipping I have had since 1998 brought a chuckle to my world as I finished reading an article featuring the opinions of the so-called specialists. Perhaps these words will bring a light moment and a smile to you: Have you ever noticed that — Cherry stains seek out and destroy only white shirts.

A minister never visits a clean house.

No washing machine in history has ever returned a lost sock.

Your teenagers are only willing to be seen with you if they are driving the car.

New curtains only make your windows look dirtier.

Supermarket bags never fall apart in good weather.

The septic tank never backs up until your daughter’s wedding reception is in full swing.

No one ever breaks your hideous glassware.

It is impossible to schedule a headache.

Moments With Mike VIRGINIA ‘MIKE’ BARTON No couple has ever spent a pleasant evening with a checkbook.

You never lose the recipe of dishes you dislike.

While you are taking “a little time for yourself,” a major disaster always strikes somewhere in the house.

You can never wear out ugly clothing.

“This will only take a minute” is the biggest lie known to man.

You can always find the glove you lost, but never the earring.

Fathers are men who give daughters away to other men who aren’t nearly good enough, so that they can have children who are smarter than anybody’s.

Doctors, nurses, and all others who hold what seems to be a 12-inch needle in their hand that must be used to withdraw blood from your arm always smile sweetly and say, “Just a little skin prick.”

Along these same happy thought lines, these words: The Lord gives us our faces, but we must provide the expression.

Any day above ground is a good one!

Some people grow up and spread cheer; others just grow up and spread.

Life is wonderful; do your best not to miss it!

Prayer is asking for rain. Faith is carrying an umbrella!

A day without sunshine is like, well, night.

Live each day as if it were your last.

Someday you will be right!

A thought to ponder: Did F. W. Woolworth have the same problems finding a good location for his first five-and-ten-cent store as Sam Walton did for the first Wal-Mart?

News items may be mailed to the Seaford and Laurel Star, 628 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Or they may be faxed to 629-9243. nd Liam Briggs Happy 2 nd has no time Birthday for the June 25, terrrible 2008 two’s, he and Gramps have mowing to Love Ya Lots, do.

Grammie and Gramps

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Opinion Editorial Private irrigation wells Controversy has developed in Laurel over whether the local government should allow private irrigation wells. On one hand, some citizens feel the government should be unable to supersede the decisions of a private property owner who wants a well. On the other hand, town officials are wrestling with the risk of having numerous private wells drilled in and around the municipal drinking water aquifer.

Town manager Bill Fasano, in tandem with Laurel Public Works Supervisor Woody Vickers, is leading the opposition to private irrigation wells. Local well drillers and Laurel citizens have rebuked Fasano and Vickers and presented a case for allowing the private wells, saying that drilling the well is the right of the property owner and presents no risk of contamination to the town’s public water supply.

In 1996, the US Congress created “The Source Water Assessment and Protection Program (SWAPP)” as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments. The goal of SWAPP is to better protect public drinking water resources by providing the public with information about those resources and their susceptibility to contamination.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Division of Water Resources is working with local municipalities to monitor all public water supplies and identify and address any potential risks of contamination.

Thus far, 16 out of 20 Delaware municipalities that provide public water to residents have opted to prohibit private water wells. Laurel is proposing an alternative for irrigation wells in the form of a second, metered, water connection, without the traditional sewer treatment fees. Eleven of the communities that are prohibiting private wells have this option.

The aquifer supplying Laurel’s public drinking water has been identified by the Division of Water Resources as being shallow and without confining layers of clay or silt to protect it from contaminants, including nutrients, pesticides, iron and other metals.

We support Fasano and Vickers and concur with Councilman Don Phillips, who stated his concerns at a recent town council meeting: “ Right now we have beautiful water. One incident involving contamination of a water supply can bankrupt a town. I don’t know the answers, but there is always one chance for something to go wrong. I have to make a decision based on the worst case scenario.”

Given the fact that Laurel’s public water wells are deemed highly vulnerable to the risk of contamination, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Laurel to reduce those risks by prohibiting the drilling of private wells.

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All Citizens will benefit from cleaning up the Inland Bays

By John A. Hughes

GUEST COLUMN

I’ve often said that when environThis article is in response to an armental concerns beticle by the Sussex County Associacome sucked into a larger debate over tion of Realtors that appeared in the “property rights,” we June 19, 2008, edition of the Seaford are immediately at a tactical disadvantage. and Laurel Star. For the other viewReducing pollution point see page 27 in that edition. in our Inland Bays is such an issue. of Regulations and in the midst of All we have on our side is solid the required public hearing and science; decades of supportive comment period, involves misleadcourt rulings; a long-term view of ing statements about requirements the quality of life in Sussex County for individual septic systems that and elsewhere; a balanced view of require enhanced removal of nutricitizen and taxpayer rights; and an ents. overarching concern for this unique Sussex County residents have and recovering watershed that probeen told the systems will make vides abundant habitat, recreation homes unaffordable in rural areas; and beauty. they will require on-site inspections We also have the federal court’s

by DNREC; they experience a high directive – now 10 years old – to rate of failure; they won’t prevent take action to establish pollution pollution in the Inland Bays; and limits for the Inland Bays and they will be too complicated and Delaware’s other impaired waterexpensive to maintain. sheds.

Through its investment in cenThat should be enough. tral wastewater treatment, Sussex Proudly, we won’t engage in County already has removed about scare tactics, spread false informa15,000 septic systems from the Intion, shop around stealth legislation land Bays watershed. in the last week of June, or try to Citing figures from the Chesainduce a mob reaction to an issue peake Bay watershed, opponents of that is so deserving of rational dethe Inland Bays cleanup plan claim bate. that septic systems only contribute At the recent “Sneaker Index” one percent of the nitrogen going event on Rehoboth Bay, Governor into that bay, and none of the phosMinner strongly stated her intent to phorus. The Chesapeake Bay is a ensure that Pollution Control much larger watershed that has benStrategies for the Inland Bays are efited from 25-plus years of foadopted before she leaves office in cused pollution-control efforts.

January.

DNREC estimates that septic “The quality of life that we ensystems in the Inland Bays conjoy will be severely degraded if the tribute about 11% of the total nitroInland Bays are allowed to be gen load. choked off with pollutants,” she It is true these alternative syssaid before the wade-in. “The Poltems are more expensive than conlution Control Strategy requireventional septics, but they are only ments are moderate and reasonable, being required for new systems or and they will be effective if we alwhen an old system fails and must low them to start working.” be replaced – within 1,000 feet of The latest assault on the Pollutidal wetlands and water bodies tion Control Strategies, which are now and throughout the entire Innow published in the state Register

President Bryant L. Richardson

Editor Daniel Wright Richardson

Vice President Pat Murphy

Managing Editor Mike McClure

Secretary Tina Reaser

Contributing Writers Lynn Parks Tony Windsor Cathy Shufelt Frank Calio

Treasurer Carol Wright Richardson

Donna Huston Carol Kinsley James Diehl Elaine Schneider Kay Wennberg Ann Wilmer Composition Cassie Richardson Rita Brex Carol James

land Bays watershed by 2015.

We have been permitting varieties of these enhanced nutrient-removal systems since 1992; they do not represent untried or exotic technologies.

Their failure rate is not 70 percent, as opponents claim; about one-third of the systems that are not properly maintained develop problems. The actual cost to operate and maintain them now averages around $400 a year, and is expected to drop as more service providers enter the market – not upwards of $700 a year, as opponents claim.

We already have authority to inspect on-site septic systems once every three years – this is nothing new. We are expecting a last-ditch legislative challenge to DNREC’s authority to establish buffer requirements, period. I ask all citizens of Delaware to ask themselves whose “rights” are we safeguarding if this happens?

Decades of court rulings nationwide have upheld reasonable buffers to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, drinking water sources, or to serve other environmental or public benefits.

Our moderate buffer requirements in the Inland Bays will range from 30 to 100 feet for new development – major subdivisions or commercial sites.

Cleaning up the Inland Bays is a shared responsibility. Farmers, as well as municipalities and other generators of point-source pollution, have already stepped up and are taking significant, measurable steps to reduce pollution into the Bays.

What happens in the Inland Bays sets the bar for watersheds throughout the state. If you care about the condition and sustainability of the Nanticoke, Murderkill, Appoquinimink and other watersheds, don’t let that bar be set too low.

John Hughes is Secretary of Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

Circulation Karen Cherrix Sales George Beauchamp Rick Cullen Emily Rantz Laura Rogers Doris Shenton Jimmy McWilliams

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New look is not new for longtime readers Readers will notice some changes in this week’s Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers. The major change is that our Opinion page is back.

For months now the newspaper has run columns where this page had previously appeared. Those columns still appear each week and will continue.

Our objective in bringing back the Opinion page is to take more seriously our responsibility to offer carefully thought out commentary and opinions about key issues of the day.

Readers will not be fed right-wing or left-wing rhetoric. We will not promote any political party or platform.

Some of the members of our Editorial Board are liberal, some conservative. Our objective is to reach agreement on key topics of concern and to offer suggestions for improvements.

We welcome comments from readers.

We hope to keep any discussion civil and fair to all concerned.

Editorials will not be signed. They will be shared opinions of our diverse staff members and will represent a common view of the newspaper.

Bryant Richardson Publisher

Teaching German in high school

Third of a three-part response I have to admit to a bias. The German teacher, Marsha Sirman, is a family friend.

I took German in high school in Chicago Heights.

My teacher, a Mrs. Sawyer, was a diabetic. Now, most kids will exploit a teacher’s weakness, but our class would look after Mrs. Sawyer when her sugar went out of whack and find an excuse to leave the room to head for the nurse’s office to get help. Mrs. Sawyer was a good teacher and I a dedicated, but lousy, student. Two years of high school German were my roughest courses.

Frau Sirman, as Marsha is fondly called by her students, is absolutely dedicated to teaching German. She makes her courses interesting and adds extra interest items, whether they be specific occasion festivities or German language competitions at a statewide level, to really drill in not only the language, but a bit of the country as well.

Having grown up with her mother in her first years under very difficult circumstances in postwar Germany, it somewhat amazes me as to her dedication.

The teaching of German in Seaford, perhaps a luxury to some, should be an immense matter of pride to our fair city.

We are very, very fortunate to have someone of Marsha’s capability to teach this subject. I am afraid that, once taken, we will lose something that has made Seaford unique and special.

I would urge Dr. Knorr to find some other way to achieve balancing the budget or fight to have the monies re-instated.

I have already mentioned our problem to one of the gubernatorial candidate’s communications director, who has told me that his candidate sees our schools as the top priority and would pass my concerns onto him.

Should we not be as similarly concerned?

Richard Eger Seaford

Final Word Land of the free? Not always

When the Continental Congress met for the second time in May of 1775, they set out on the path toward Independence.

Over a year later when the delegates signed the Declaration of Independence, they knew they were committing an act of treason under English law.

These men were speaking out against their king, a man that, in their eyes, withheld God given rights meant for all of mankind.

The First Amendment was created to ensure that American citizens would retain the right to speak freely about many things, especially their displeasure with the government, without fear of punishment.

Included in the First Amendment, is the right to engage is political speech, often called “core First Amendment speech.” As of January 1, 2003 the right of every American to engage in political speech was limited to say the least.

In 2002 John McCain played a vital role in writing and passing the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002, thus limit-

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ing our First Amendment rights.

If this piece of legislation sounds unfamiliar to you, it is also referred to as the McCain-Feingold Act or campaign finance reform.

There are two main parts that define this bill, but for this article, I would like to focus on the limitations placed on contributions to the campaign of a person running for office. It is now illegal to contribute more than $2,000 dollars of your own money to a campaign.

Let’s say that I am a millionaire. If two people are running for office in Delaware and I have proof that candidate A is unfit for office, it is now illegal for me to spend money on a television commercial pointing out the flaws of candidate A because I would be contributing to the campaign of candidate B. I want candidate B to win because I know candidate A is unfit for the job, but I am not allowed to spend more than $2,000 to make that happen.

Conversely, if I want to produce television ads stating that smoking is cool and outlawing child pornography is elitist and judgmental, I can spend my millions peddling lies to the masses.

As an American it is not only my right, it is my obligation to question my leaders.

I believe the McCain Feingold Act not only limits my First Amendment rights, it tramples them in the name of “fairness.”

King George III denied the Colonists the right to representation in the British

Parliament and the Colonists fought against the injustices imposed upon them.

When John McCain, Russ Feingold and even President Bush trampled on our right to free speech, the citizenry should have fought back.

Instead these men were called statesmen and bipartisan visionaries.

America is touted as the land of the free and the home of the brave, but when I am taxed over 30 percent of my income and told I cannot spend the remainder the way I want, I don’t feel very free and my leadership doesn’t seem very brave.

Laura Rogers Star Staff

Quoteworthy

“The taxpayer: That’s someone who works for the federal government but doesn’t have to take the civil service examination.”

Ronald Reagan 40th US President

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ENCHANTING SETTING Ockles Dr., Seaford. Cute Cape Cod features 3 BR, 2 bath & 2 car garage. Recent improvements include new septic, electric service, painting & remodeled baths & kit. $199,900 MLS#547021

NEW LISTING - Build your home on this wooded 12.78 acre parcel or possibly subdivide it. Survey included. Conaway Rd., Georgetown. $299,500 #560678 FLEETWOOD ESTATES - 3/4 Acre bldg. lot approved for LPP septic system, plus survey & culvert installed. No builder tie-in. $85,000 MLS#536638

CRANBERRY HILL GIFT SHOP BUILDING Corner lot in downtown Seaford.

Built in 1887 & on National Historic Register.

Queen Anne revival style. Once a bank, orig. vault & FP. Many upgrades since 2001 including elec. & AC. $235,000 MLS#557013

SIZZLING NEW LISTING Almost new townhouse in Georgetown has 2 master BRs, attractive kit. & appliances. Just painted inside. $165,000 #560852

BUILDING LOT IN BLADES, DE - Cleared lot with city water & sewer available. Listed for $70,000. Call for more information. MLS#557016

Lots & Land

WAITING FOR DEVELOPMENT in north Seaford’s comprehensive plan for growth. 107 acres of excellent farm land has 7 wooded acres adjacent to Seaford wastewater lift station & city water.

Abundant frontage on 2 roads. Call for information. MLS#536948

FREEDOM OF CHOICE & THE CHOICE IS YOURS 20 Yr. old colonial, 3 BRs, 1.5 baths, sunroom, 2024 sq ft & very clever built-in features from the owner’s great grandfather’s home.

Truly a one-of-a-kind home nestled in 5-10 acres of woods. House with 5 acres $325,000 or 10 acres $405,000

BROADKILL BEACH LOT - Enjoy serenity & small town life while less than 150’ from Delaware Bay Beaches. 75x100’ bldg. lot w/water & nature on Beach Plum Dr., across from a 50’ beach easement. $550,000 MLS#524789

WATERFRONT LOT - Wooded building lot approved for standard cap-n-fill septic. Located on Meadowbranch Dr., Laurel with 135” on Horsey Pond. Nice hardwood trees. $150,000 MLS#557719