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News VISITORS - A flotilla of seven yachts, part of a Treasure the Chesapeake trip, are due to arrive up the Nanticoke River today. Page 2 GUEST COLUMN - Solutions to Delaware’s record budget deficit include cost cutting and new taxes. Page 50 DELMaR BOaRD Of ED - The Delmar School District is working with the Delmar Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee in hosting a variety of events during the town’s weeklong 150-year anniversary celebration in September. Page 4 DELMaR COUNCIL - The Delmar Council (Del.) discussed the Delmar Day in the Park and next Fall’s 150th anniversary celebration during its final monthly meeting on Monday. Page 4 afTER SChOOL - Laurel is receiving praise for its after school program. Page 10 POLICE aBUSE? - A Laurel woman used Laurel Council Chambers as a venue to express here feeling about what she terms “abuse” by police officers against two of her grandchildren. Page 12

Sports aLL-CONfERENCE - See inside for photos of the Laurel and Delmar first team all-conference athletes as well as the second list of Western Sussex players named to the spring all-conference teams. STaTES- The Sussex Tech baseball and softball teams hosted state tournament games last week. Coverage begins on page 39. RaCING- As NASCAR visited Dover for one of two yearly races, a number of races took place at the Delmar track. Stories begin on page 42.

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(Top left) The traditional caps fly in the air as 117 graduates from Laurel High School’s Class of 2009 celebrate the end of their last year in high school. For the first time since 1974 the ceremony was held on the High School football field. A large audience attended, including the class of 1959 who was celebrating their 50th year anniversary. (Bottom left) Valedictorian Ashley Cheesman. (Top right) Salutatorian Brandon Phulesar. (Bottom right) Class President Gavin Parker. Story on page 5 and more photos on page 48. Photos by Pat Murphy

Laurel annexation approved

By Tony E. Windsor The Town of Laurel gained a victory, of sorts, in a recent court decision upholding the annexation of properties intended for a major commercial and residential development near US 13, north of Laurel. What was thought to take about 90 days when it was introduced in the Delaware Chancery Court has taken almost a year to be decided. On May 13, Delaware Chancellor William B. Chandler, III gave his opinion. Back in 2007, two Laurel area families asked the court to consider helping them gain relief from a planned 480-acre recreational, residential and commercial project known as “Discovery.” John and Sylvia Brohawn and Richard and Felicia Culver, Jr. have filed suit, claiming that the Town of Laurel did not follow proper procedures when annexing several properties into the town to help make way for the Discovery project.

Both the Brohawns and Culvers live directly across from the property in the area of Colonial Road and Discount Land Road. The suit, filed on behalf of the plaintiffs by Richard L. Abbott, Esquire, of Hockessin, names as defendants, along with the Town of Laurel, The Discovery Group, LLC, The Car Store, Inc., Benjamin and Marianne White, Roland and Diane Fleetwood, Glen R. Jones, Wilgus and Johnson, LLC, Sharpgas, Inc. and REJ, Inc. At question in the lawsuit is whether the Town of Laurel acted properly when it received an application from The Car Store on May 31, 2006, to have two parcels of its land annexed into the town corporate limits. In response to the request, Mayor John Shwed appointed an Annexation Committee to investigate the properties and the request. Continued on page 12

historical Society Dinner

The Laurel Historical Society will present a slide show highlighting the history of Bacon Switch at the turn of the 20th century at their fundraising dinner on Thursday, June 11. This event is open to society members and the public. The cost of the dinner is $20 per person and reservations may be made by calling 302-875-2820 or 302-875-7665 or e-mailing, laurelhistoricalsociety@ hotmail.com. The deadline for reservations is June 5. After dinner and a brief society update, Jay Hill of Laurel will share slides of his collection of documents, photographs, newspaper clippings and other recollections. This will be the first time that many of these items have been on public display. At the end of the nineteenth century, Bacon Switch was a thriving stop on the north-south line of the railroad with many families, houses and businesses. Mr. Hill’s collection will bring those days back to life.

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A flotilla of seven yachts was due to arrive in Seaford this morning. The boats, all made by Kadey-Krogen Yachts based in Stuart, Fla., and ranging in size from 39 feet to 58 feet, are part of a Treasure the Chesapeake trip sponsored by KadeyKrogen. “We want to show boat owners that there are places that they can explore that are pristine and beautiful,” said Casey Graves, sales and marketing assistant with Kadey-Krogen who organized the trip. “We also want to teach them about safe boating and environmental awareness.” The trip is the third Treasure the Chesapeake voyage sponsored by the yacht maker. Last year, participants explored the Rappahannock River in Virginia; two years ago, they boated to the St. Michael’s, Md., area. On Monday, the boaters, who hail from throughout the eastern United States, anchored their vessels near the Chesapeake Bay community of Bishops Head in southern Dorchester County, Md. They were taken by pilot boat to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Karen Noonan Center, where they enjoyed a crab feast, complete with Smith Island cake, and learned about the bay and the perils it faces. Tuesday, following the lead boat piloted by John and Barbara Holum of Maryland and Florida, they headed upriver to Vienna, Md., where they docked and spent the day exploring the town. On Wednesday, they were to climb aboard a smaller boat and tour the Marshy Hope Creek. They were to sail from Vienna this morning and pull into the Blades Marina at about noon today. At around 2 p.m., they were to be picked up by members of the Seaford Historical Society and taken to the Ross Plantation and then to the Seaford Museum. A wrap-up dinner is planned for tonight at Marina’s restaurant in Blades.

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Graves, who works out of the KadeyKrogen sales office in Annapolis, said that she is not sure what route the Treasure the Chesapeake tour will take next year. Maybe the group will explore one of the Chesapeake tributaries farther north, she said. The company also hopes to start a second tour series, in the Seattle, Wash., area. “This is a fun thing that we try to do for our owners,” she said. “It’s a way to get them familiar with other owners and a way to educate them about our waterways.”

Basket Bingo to benefit NMH

Seaford Golf & Country Club will host a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Thursday, June 4, starting at 7 p.m. at the Country Club. Proceeds benefit Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Care Services. The evening will consist of 20 games featuring Longaberger baskets as prizes. Advance tickets, which are $20 per person ($25 at the door), include a chance to win the Hostess Sort & Store Hamper and the Botanical Weave Large Boardwalk Basket or one of several door prizes. Refreshments will be available. For ticket information, call 302-629-9064, ext. 0.

Teachers protest proposed pay cut

Seaford Middle School teachers are protesting the governor’s proposed 8% budget cut, which will not only destroy personal budgets, but also hurt the state’s economy even further. On May 20-22 teachers walked in and out of the school together at designated times to show support and solidarity in opposing this proposal. Many Seaford School District teachers also attended a candlelight vigil recently in Dover. Teachers met with Representative Danny Short on May 19 to ask questions and hear his thoughts on the proposed budget.

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Delmar

Board of Ed approves the use of facilities for Delmar celebration

By Cathy Shufelt The Delmar School District is working with the Delmar Sesquicentennial Celebration Committee in hosting a variety of events during the town’s weeklong 150year anniversary celebration in September. Beginning, Sunday, Sept. 20 with a parade to the Mason-Dixon complex, Delmar, Md. Mayor Doug Niblett told members of the Delmar Board of Education about the various activities already being planned for the celebration. On behalf of the celebration committee, Niblett requested the use of several Delmar school facilities, including the football stadium for closing ceremonies on Saturday, Sept. 26. Among the festivities already being planned are food vendors, softball games, Little Miss and Mr. pageants, fireworks, ice cream socials, historic tours of the town, local church and school chorus and dinner theater performances, and a block party. Members of the Delmar Board of Education approved the use of their facilities for the upcoming celebration, and Board President Joanne Gum said, “…this

is a wonderful opportunity for the community.” Delmar Assistant Superintendent Charity Phillips, reported that the district’s Learning Focused Strategies curriculum as presented to the Department of Education (D.O.E.) has been well received. Complete curriculum approval has been awarded to Delmar Middle School and High School math, English, science, and high school social studies programs. Approval is pending for Delmar Middle School’s social studies as well as the middle and high school’s foreign language programs. Programs still awaiting D.O.E. review are art, music, agriculture, and business. Phillips also reported to the board on the upcoming changes and revisions to the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP). The Economical and Efficient Statewide Student Assessment System Task Force (Assessment Task Force) was created by the Delaware General Assembly and is comprised of representatives from education, business groups, and parents who met throughout 2008. The Assessment Task Force has designed and refined the new statewide assessment

By Mike McClure The Delmar Council (Del.) discussed the Delmar Day in the Park and next Fall’s 150th anniversary celebration during its final monthly meeting on Monday. The Council will meet as needed, but is switching back to just one meeting a month, the Joint Council meeting. The town is planning to have fireworks and a light show as part of its week long 150th Heritage Celebration which will take place Sept. 20-26. The Council discussed whether to have the fireworks at the Delmar Elementary School or the Delmar Middle and Senior High School, but did not come to a decision during Monday’s meeting. The 33rd Annual Delmar Day in the Park will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a June 20 rain date. Delmar Councilman Michael Houlihan said the Delmar Chamber of Commerce is looking for any and all help from area

businesses in light of the closure of the Saturn of Salisbury, which was a major sponsor of the annual event. Town Manager Sara Bynum-King reported that the Delmar Library is looking for Library Commission members. Applicants must live in the Delmar School District. The deadline to apply is June 15. According to King, the Commission’s responsibilities include: overseeing the library, determining policies, reviewing and maintaining the budget, securing and providing sufficient funding, and hiring the library director. Starting in July, the Council will no longer hold meetings each month and will only meet as needed. The Commission will hold its final monthly meeting next Monday. The Delmar Joint Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. before picking up its normal schedule of meeting on the last Monday of each month.

system that will replace the DSTP and will be called the Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS). The Assessment Task Force was asked to design an assessment system that is cost effective; provides useful information to teachers, students, and parents; returns scores quickly; has end-of-year and endof-course assessments, is available online, and that will be ready no later than the 2010-2011 school year. It is expected that

school districts will use their own “stabilization” funds to pay for these changes. In summation, Phillips told board of education members that the DSTP is not gone as has been reported by local news stations; it has been enhanced and added to with more testing on a more frequent basis. It also calls for more data to be collected by teachers. One board member rhetorically asked, “With more frequent testing when are students supposed to learn?”

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Laurel High School’s class of 2009 celebrates graduation

By Pat Murphy Five years ago Laurel High School attempted an outdoor graduation ceremony on the grounds of Robert T. Ruston Field. Rain moved the event back inside but the 2009 Class received theirs outside, the first group since 1974, despite a few sprinkles of rain. It was a good night for the departing graduates as the ceremony moved right along and the program was flawless. The 117 departing seniors also received awards totaling more than $660,000, one of the highest amounts ever for Laurel graduates. The class marched onto the football field to Pomp and Circumstance played by the Laurel High School band in front of a packed north side of the stadium. Local singer Mike McCrea sang the National Anthem and the last program for the class of 2009 began. Principal Dean Ivory addressed the audience including the class of 1959, who were honored, celebrating their 50th year of graduation. Ivory said there were 78 members in that class and 19 of those members were present. They are Marguerite Bohm Moyer, Barbara Marie Boyce Baker, Lois Ellen Carmean West, George Wayne Collins, Peggy Joan Cordrey Ralph, John Dulis, Roy V. Jones, Elizabeth Ann Lowe Davis, Patricia Ann Lowe Parsons, Dianne Alice Lynch Thompson, Jerry Wesley Lynch, Bruce A. Moore, Charles F. Moyer, Thomas Edward Musser, Judith Marie Owens Sheridan, Doris Jane Pusey Conaway, Harold Lee Slatcher, William Douglas Whaley and Maurice Duncan, William C. Jason High School. Ivory, who named the class of

2009 “The Class of Champions,” said that “the Class of 2009 has earned specifically $660,242 in scholarship money. They have won division championships and played for state titles and they have won recognition for their volunteering and mentoring efforts. The class of 2009 has consistently demonstrated the heart of a champion, never giving up, always giving their best. Tonight we say goodbye to 117 champions of Laurel High School, you are a wonderful group of young people, and I am extremely proud of each of you.” Superintendent of Laurel School District Dr. John McCoy reminded the class of how quickly time goes by and of the memories this class has created for themselves and others. “From this night on it’s about adulthood and choices, do it wisely and do not digress. God Bless you in all your efforts,” finished McCoy. Ivory introduced Ashley Cheeseman with a 4.01 grade point average as the valedictorian of the class of 2009. Cheeseman entitled her message, “Those that survive,” stating that all the seniors had one common goal, to graduate from High School. Everyone can be successful if we just try,” said Cheeseman. “We are those that survives.” The Salutatorian for the class of 2009 was Brandon Phulesar with a 3.98 grade point average. Phulesar launched into his speech with enthusiasm as he said, To Laurel High’s graduating class of 2009 congratulations. As we all know our class is indeed the best graduating class in the history of graduating classes. We are 117 graduates, 117 different stories and 117 reasons why the world we live in will thrive and revolutionize because of what we have achieved. We have left our mark

1959 honored class members Bruce Moore and Harold Slatcher keep a few raindrops off themselves as they share an umbrella at graduation. Enjoying the moment is classmate Moggie Moyer. Photo by Pat Murphy.

on Laurel High School and now it’s time for us to journey onwards in the further pursuit of excellence. We are 117 differences to be made for the betterment of the world.” Phulesar further challenged his classmates, as your salutatorian and friend I ask one favor. Take today as an opportunity to truly understand what you’ve learned in life and consider how you will use your knowledge to serve and give back to those who are less fortunate and those who have made an impact on your life.” The class of Laurel High was then presented and diplomas were given to all 117 graduates. A class gift was presented by class president Gavin Parker and the class officers. Parker’s comments were “We have all changed and grown together to prepare ourselves for the next part of our lives. As a class we have lost friends along

the way that we will never forget. Class of 2009 life is going to be challenging but no day will ever be the same so make sure you soak it all up. “Although we will choose different paths we will forever have a bond with each other. We will always belong to Laurel Senior High School, class of 2009. Live life to the fullest. I wish you good luck in all you do.” Moments later Dean Ivory pronounced “Congratulations to the class of 2009 as you are now alumni of Laurel High School.” With that the graduation hats sailed high in the air as an excited group of graduates, followed the class of 1959, marched out of the stadium. Fifty-eight of the graduates will attend post secondary classes in the fall, four more will serve our country in the armed forces and the rest

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Business

SBA offers floor plan financing The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer government guaranteed loans to finance inventory for eligible auto, recreational vehicle, boat and other dealerships under a new pilot program. Dealer Floor Plan (DFP) financing will begin July 1 and will be available through Sept. 30, 2010, at which time the SBA will make the determination of whether or not to extend the program. Floor plan financing is a line of credit that allows dealers to borrow against their inventory, and then repay that debt as they sell their inventory or borrow against the line of credit again to add new inventory. Under the DFP pilot program, the SBA will provide loan guarantees for lines of credit through its 7(a) program. DFP loans will be made through SBA lenders only for titled inventory, including autos, RVs, manufactured homes, boats and motorcycles. DFP loans will be available for a mini-

mum of $500,000 up to the $2 million allowable under the 7(a) program. With a maximum repayment term of five years, the loans will come with a 75 percent government guarantee. Borrowers will also benefit from the temporary elimination of fees on 7(a) loans made possible by the America’s Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. There are other SBA loan programs and benefits that are provided by the Recovery Act. Specifically, small business owners can take advantage of higher government guarantees on some 7(a) loans, as well as reduced fees on both 7(a) and 504 loans. The agency is also providing more tools to help small businesses compete for federal government contracts, along with technical assistance and counseling for business owners and entrepreneurs to help them deal with the economic challenges they face.

USDA offers low rate home loans USDA Rural Development announced their interest rate for homeownership loans is at 4 percent and is expected to remain low in the coming months. “With home prices at their lowest levels in years and combined with a great rate it is a good time to purchase a home,” said Kathy Beisner, public information coordinator for USDA Rural Development. The USDA Rural Development home loan program is available to individuals and families in rural areas. Last year, Rural Development helped more than 150 homebuyers secure financing in rural Delaware and rural Maryland through their direct homeownership program. Rural Development housing programs help families and individuals in rural areas improve their economic security through affordable home loans and home-

buyer education opportunities. In most cases, Rural Development home loans are available without a down payment. Depending on the applicant’s income, monthly payments may be based on an interest rate as low as 1 percent. Loans are typically made for 33 years at a fixedinterest rate. Monthly payment assistance may also be available for those who qualify. Eligibility for assistance is based on family income and varies by county. Rural Development staff will help applicants calculate their adjusted family income and complete the application process. To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit www.rurdev.usda. gov or call the Georgetown office at 302856-3990, ext. 4.

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Free job workshops offered

Three free workshops are available to help people search and find new jobs. Workshops will be held at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, 21911 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9; Tuesday, June 16; and Tuesday, June 23. Topics for the first workshop are

“Overcome the Trauma of Job Loss” and “Maximizing Resources for Your Job Search.” The second workshop will cover “Resume Writing” and “Understanding the Interview Process.” The final workshop consists of one on one consultations and mock interviews. Registration is limited to 20 participants per workshop. To register, call 856-5818.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 4 - 10, 2009

Proposed Brady Court Fee could generate as much as $2 million

Seeking to require that criminals pay a share of the cost of prosecution and to generate some much-needed revenue for the state, Rep. Gerald L. Brady, D-Wilmington West, introduced legislation recently that would add an administrative court fee for criminal cases. Under House Bill 175, a $100 fee would be assessed in Superior Court while other courts would impose a $50 fee if the Attorney General’s office appears in the case and a conviction, guilty plea, delinquency or alternative sentencing – such as the first offender’s program for DUI – results. The legislation would give the court discretion to reduce or waive the fee if the defendant resolves the pending charge or matter at least 10 days prior to the first scheduled trial date. “The costs of prosecution continue to rise while state revenues decline,” Rep. Brady said. “This legislation helps defray those rising costs while also holding defendants financially responsible for some of the costs of their prosecution. According to Delaware Criminal Justice Information System (DELJIS), there were 8,055 Superior Court cases in calendar year 2008 that ended either in a conviction, guilty plea or probation. At $100 for each case, the proposed fee would generate more than $800,000 in revenue. In Court of Common Pleas last year, there were 23,899 cases that had the same result, according to DELJIS. The proposed $50 fee would generate about $1.2 million from that court. Additionally, there are more than 14,300 cases that were filed in calendar 2008 that are still pending in the two courts. Case filings in Superior Court have increased by 31.5 percent

since fiscal 1999, from 7,691 to 10,115 in fiscal 2008, according to the 2008 annual report for the Delaware Judiciary. In Court of Common Pleas, misdemeanor case filings have increased by 59.5 percent during the same period (66,216 to 105,607). The proposal is similar to an existing 1995 law that assesses a $50 fee for criminal defendants who have court-appointed counsel. Rep. Brady has proposed increasing that fee to $100 through House Bill 143, which was released from the House Judiciary Committee on May 13. Chief Deputy Attorney General Richard S. Gebelein said that his office is supportive of House Bill 175. “This legislation would help to provide critical resources that the Delaware Department of Justice needs to effectively carry out its mission to enforce the law,” Mr. Gebelein said. HB 175 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. Other bills filed include: • House Bill 181, sponsored by Rep. Michael A. Barbieri, DNewark, would add penalties for an individual who breaches any condition imposed with bail, even if the person has been committed to prison in default of bail. HB 181 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. • House Bill 174, sponsored by Reps. Darryl M. Scott, DDover, John A. Kowalko, DNewark, and Bryon H. Short, D-Highland Woods, would authorize the county recorder of deeds offices to establish procedures that would allow an individual to have sensitive identifying information redacted from deeds and related documents. HB 174 has been assigned to the House Housing & Community Affairs Committee.

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Right to Life condemns murder of George Tiller Delaware Right to Life, the state’s largest pro-life organization, condemned Sunday’s murder of late-term abortionist, George Tiller. The following statement was released by Delaware Right to Life President Nicole Collins: We at Delaware Right to Life are shocked and saddened by the murder of George Tiller. We condemn this act, as we condemn all life taken by others. Killing in the name of “life” is a grave

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 4 - 10, 2009

Students praise benefits of Laurel after-school program

By Tony E. Windsor

When Laurel High School freshman, Kyrone Jones, stood before classmates, teachers and school district administrators, he talked about how he had been able to change his academic standing thanks to a special after-school program. The after-school program he refers to was brought to the Laurel High School and Middle School in a partnership between the Laurel School District and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware at Western Sussex – Laurel site. Part of the federal No Child Left Behind initiative, the after-school program is supported by grant funds from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers project. The federal funds are allocated by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) and appropriated by the Delaware DOE. The program is operated after school both in the Laurel Middle and High schools and at the Laurel Boys & Girls Club. Teachers from the school district work in tandem with staff from the Boys & Girls Club. The program has been operating in the district for the past two years and runs Monday through Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, May 21, students who have been active in the after-school program, which combines academic enrichment, recreational and life skills activities, were part of an End of the School Year” banquet.

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Keyrone Jones was one of the students who spoke at the dinner and he lauded the program for what he feels it has helped him accomplish. “When I started this program my grades were below average,” he said. “Then, throughout the program, my grades improved. Thanks to the staff and teachers for their help. I would like to say the staff and teachers were wonderful. I would recommend this program to anyone. I am looking forward to coming back next year.” One of the teachers who helped with the program is Brian Swain, who coordinated a Boys & Girls Club of America life skills program, “Passport to Manhood” among some of the male students in the afterschool program. Swain explained that the program helps adolescent males transition from boyhood to manhood. He said this transition is one of great challenge and requires the young men to understand and manage a variety of issues. Some of the issues that are discussed in “Passport to Manhood” are physical changes in their bodies, greater freedom and responsibility for personal decisions, new expectations for acting more like adults in how they conceive and plan for the future, preparation for life’s roles particularly related to education and careers, and greater pressure from peers, authority, and pop culture in how they respond to drugs, alco-

Laurel School District Superintendent, Dr. John McCoy (left) his wife and Laurel Board of Education President Jerry White, were among those in attendance for the “End of the School Year Banquet,” held to recognize the efforts of middle school and high school students who were part of this year’s 21st Century CLC after-schopol program. Photo by Tony Windsor

hol, sexual relations, and the acquisition of money and material possessions In all, sixteen high school students were participants in the Passport to Manhood program: Jermel Smith, Keondre’ Smith, Shaylan Hunt, Patrice Holden, Shawn Miller, De’Angeloe Winder, Keyontae Brown, Corey Hyland, Kyrone Jones, Tyler Robertson, Jeff Robertson, Ravi Vandeyar, George Lecates, CJ Snead, Kanen Horton and Johnny Wharton. Swain told the audience that included Laurel School District Superintendent, Dr. John McCoy and School Board President Jerry White, that working with the students in the Passport to Manhood program enabled him to “look at life in a whole new way.” He said the students were inspiring and along with making him laugh, the young men had become friends. “We developed a great relationship and I feel we grew together throughout the school year,” he said. “I feel these young men possess skills and talents that will carry them far. The journey is not over, it has just begun. You

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Chancery Court approves Laurel’s annexation Continued from page 1

The suit also states that around that same time the Discovery Group came before the town and requested to have its property and seven other properties annexed as well. Once again, Shwed appointed an Annexation Committee to review the Discovery annexation request. In both cases the Annexation Committee returned recommendations to have both requests approved, calling the properties “lynchpins for further annexations along the east side of US 13. It was also noted by the Committee that property owners in all cases were prepared to pay for municipal water and sewer extensions to reach their properties, the town would have fire and police protection addressed and the town would benefit from revenues gained from property tax and other development fees. The lawsuit claims that in returning the two separate, favorable reviews, the Annexation Committee merely presented what it terms as “virtual carbon copies” of reasoning. The town moved forward with Ordinances 2006-8 and 2006-9, which proposed annexing the Car Store property and the seven parcels requested by the Discovery Group in a commercial and business use (CB) district. The suit states that prior to this, area citizens expressed opposition to the Ordinances because the Discovery request

for seven properties to be annexed was invalid because Discovery was not the legal owner of the properties, as was necessary according to Laurel Town Charter. The lawsuit sought no financial award in regard to the concerns of the residents in the area; however, it did seek the court to find all of the annexations and zonings to be invalid. The residents opposed to the scope of the Discovery project, which at the last public hearing was proposing three hotels, a 6,000 seat stadium and 1.3 million square feet of retail space and up to 1,400 housing units. The lawsuit stated that residents living in the area of the Discovery property would face “irreparable harm” from the “illegal” annexations and zonings. “This will lead to a huge development project that will harm them as directly abutting land owners sue to the inconsistent commercial development adjacent to their residential areas, and as a result of significant traffic which will be generated and unabated due to the absence of adequate infrastructure improvements being constructed concurrent with development of the lands.” In making his decision Chancellor Chandler upheld the Town of Laurel’s annexation of the properties; however, found that it had violated its own intentions for zoning of some of the properties based on the 2004 Laurel Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which was sanctioned by the Delaware Office of Land

Use Planning. According to Chancellor Chandler, “The inconsistency between the zoning ordinances adopted by Laurel and the intent of the Comp[rehensive] Plan is obvious. Laurel adopted zoning ordinances that zoned the Car Store Property and the Discovery Lands commercial/business, but in the Comp Plan, as amended in August, 2006, those areas were intended to be zoned mixed-use.” The town attempted to defend the zoning as “consistent with the mixed-use designation in the Comprehensive Plan” because the designation “mixed-use” implies multiple zoning possibilities (both residential and commercial), including the possibility that the entire area could be developed as a commercial development. “This argument is meritless,” Chancellor Chandler said. “There is a clear substantive difference between the zoning designations ‘mixed-use’ and ‘commercial/ business.’” The Discovery project has since been abandoned, but a portion of the designated property is under planned development by a Pennsylvania developer. Laurel Town Manager Bill Fasano said the town is satisfied by the court’s decision. “The court upheld the annexation completely, so all of the parcels that were annexed by the Town for the Discovery Project are now legally a part of the municipality,” he said. “Basically, the challenge by SCOLDM was overruled and the judge declared that the plaintiffs did

not have legal standing to challenge the action in the first place.” Fasano said not all of the parcels annexed for Discovery project have been included in a new development being called, “Village Brooke North,” a residential and commercial project planned for a portion of the former Discovery property. However, the remaining property not a part of Village Brooke North is now legally a part of Laurel “We will work with these property owners over the coming months to ensure that their rights as property owners are respected and that their vision for the future of their properties is considered in any local decision-making process,” Fasano said. Fasano also said that the town is in the process of updating the 2005 Comprehensive Plan to assure that zonings in the annexed properties are in synch with the Plan. “Based on the advice of our attorney over the next few months, we will also look at rezoning the parcels if he thinks that action would make everything more legally ‘solid’ and if the Mayor and Council approve such action,” he said. “I am fully confident that once we have successfully completed our Comprehensive Plan update at the end of this year, we can move forward full speed ahead to execute the vision set forth in the plan while always keeping in mind the best interests of our residents and taxpayers,” Fasano said.

not going to abuse my child. My parents lived here and we all paid our taxes. I will not take any foolishness when it comes to my kids.” Laurel Mayor John Shwed asked Owens if she had taken her concerns to the Laurel Police Chief, to which she responded that she had not. She said she had been told by Councilwoman Robin Fisher to take her complaint to the Mayor and Council. On Monday night, Laurel Police Chief Michael Wilson said he had not heard from Owens in regard to her concerns. “I really can’t respond to her concerns without hearing directly from her,” he said. “If she would bring her concerns to me I will be happy to respond. I am not sure why she was told to go to the full Mayor and Council with this rather than to my office.”

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Laurel woman accuses police of ‘abuse’ at town council meeting By Tony E. Windsor A Laurel woman used Laurel Council Chambers as a venue to express her feeling about what she terms “abuse” by police officers against two of her grandchildren. During a recent Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, Erma Owens, of Laurel, said she was attending church services and sent one of her grandchildren home to retrieve a muscle relaxer. She said while her grandson, Gerald Scott, was walking back to the church he was approached by a Laurel Police Officer who she said treated her grandson unfairly. Scott, who was in attendance at the meeting, told the Mayor and Council that the officer called for him, but he continued to walk because he felt he had “done nothing wrong.” Scott said the officer told him that he was being placed under arrest because he did not listen to the officer’s command. Scott said he was also charged with giving police a false name. Owens said her grandson is known by several different nicknames. She said this is not the first time one of her grandchildren has been harassed by police. She said another grandson was stopped by police in two patrol cars who said he was “not walking where he was supposed to on the sidewalk and street.” She said when she intervened to ask why her grandson had been stopped, “the police got very upset.” Owens said she considers this to be “police abuse” and said she feels it has been going on in her neighborhood on the west side of Laurel “for a while and needs to stop.” She said if her grandson was doing something wrong she would have no problem with the police. “If my grandson is wrong, I have no problem,” she said. “But, we are citizens of this town and have every right to walk up and down the street without being picked up. The police are

Public input A Public Hearing was held by the Laurel Mayor and Council on Monday night to seek input from the public about the town borrowing $2.5 million to do water system upgrades in the 4th, 5th and 6th street area. After eight minutes, there was no one from the public present who offered to be recognized for input. The council voted unanimously to approve moving forward with borrowing the money through the issuance of a General Obligation Bond through the Delaware Office of Drinking Water. The loan will have no interest and the town has twentyfive years to repay. The town is also being given a five-year grace period to build funds in its annual budgets to help pay down the loan. The funds will be used to replace water mains located on 4th, 5th and 6th streets, as well as West Street. There will also be new fire hydrants installed and support for the town’s community-wide water valve

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The Laurel Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program “Express Yourself” begins on Friday, June 12. Teens fill out ThumbsUp/ThumbsDown review cards for each book they read which become entries in the grand prize drawing where 9 teens will be randomly selected to win a limo ride to Barnes and Noble and a $35 gift certificate. Teens can also earn entries in the grand prize drawing for volunteer work at the library and by coming to Teen programs throughout the summer. All teens who complete the program will receive a book of their choice and a gift from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library. Area teens are invited to join us every Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. at our after-hours teens-only NightLife programs to play games, eat pizza, get first dibs on our new books and watch movies. At our first NightLife program on Saturday, June 13, over 400 new books, including Manga, will be available for checkout. A talent show and a video game tournament are also planned for the summer. The Laurel Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program “Be Creative @ Your Library” begins on Tuesday, June

16. Preschoolers through students entering 6th grade can read books and earn prizes all summer long, and attend all kinds of programs designed for children. All children who read at least 10 books by Aug. 8 will receive a book of their choice and a gift from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, students in grades K-6 are invited to our 6th annual Children’s Summer Reading Program Festival for a fun-filled afternoon with games and crafts from around the world. We also have specials event scheduled for every Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. throughout the summer, including storytellers, magicians, movies, plays and more! Beginning Monday, June 22, our weekly programs for children begin with an Acting Club on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Preschool Story Time on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., Art Club on Wednesdays at 2 p.m., and a Book Club on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the Laurel Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs for children and teens, visit www.laurel.lib.de.us, call us at 875-3184 or stop by the library at 101 E. 4th St.

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Monitoring devices installed on Indian River Inlet bridge DelDOT has installed devices to monitor the condition of the Indian River Inlet bridge. The monitoring devices were installed in cooperation with research performed by the University of Delaware and are just one of many efforts being made to ensure the existing Indian River Inlet bridge remains stable while the new bridge is built. Addi-

tional efforts include: • Visual Structure Inspections: DelDOT performs annual bridge inspections of the structure. The next inspection is scheduled for August. • Underwater Dive Inspections: DelDOT performs annual underwater dive inspections. The next inspection is scheduled for October.

• Bathymetric Surveys: DelDOT continues to conduct annual bathymetric/fathometer surveys to examine the streambed area around and between the piers until the new bridge is complete. A fathometer study was recently conducted in April. The study indicated that there have not been any significant changes over the last year. This routine

survey will be completed again in spring 2010. Additional surveys are conducted after severe storm events. In addition, the Army Corps of Engineers has provided DelDOT with their periodic bathymetric surveys, the most recent from 2007. • Land Survey Equipment: Land survey equipment is used

to monitor movement on the existing bridge on a regular basis (monthly). These readings have indicated little to no movement of the bridge. Any movement indicated is a result of normal expansion and contraction due to temperature effects. For more information on the Indian River Inlet Bridge Project, visit www.irib.deldot.gov.

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grand opera house performance - Emma Scott, violinist, of Bridgeville, performed on June 2nd at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington with the Delaware Youth Symphony. Emma studies violin with Janka Pernisz at The Music School of Delaware. The Delaware Youth Symphony is under the direction of Dr. Michael Larkin. The concert featured several of Delaware’s leading youth and adult ensembles.

Marine science tours offered For anyone who’s intrigued by the ocean or interested in a marine science career, a free tour of the University of Delaware’s marine research complex in Lewes is the perfect summer activity. Tours are led by trained volunteer docents who introduce the public to the research and teaching facilities at UD’s College of Marine and Earth Studies (CMES). Tour content is suitable for adults and children ages 10 and older. Docents take visitors on a walking tour of the facilities where the majority of the research

in the college’s marine biosciences and oceanography programs is conducted. The full tour typically takes under two hours to complete. “Our faculty and graduate students are investigating fish, oyster, and crab populations; wetland invaders; water quality in the bays; wave action on our beaches; and the impacts of climate change,” said Rosalind Troupin, director of the docent program. To learn more about the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, visit www.deseagrant.org. For more about CMES, visit www. ocean.udel.edu.

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ClASS of ‘49 - Laurel High School Class of 1949 reunion dinner at Georgia House, May 15. From left are: front Row: Mary Janosik, Grace Armiger, Ann Spicer, Loretta Rubino, Lorraine Riggin, Jennie Smith, Imogene Records, Peggy Goff, Joan Venables, Nancy Lowe. Back row: Donald Melvin, Jack Helm, Donald Crouch, Richard Whaley, Carole Lloyd, Alden James, Oron Tyndall, Jennings Dickerson, Claude Prettyman, Eschol Mariner. Photo by William Trujillo.

CiviC Club SCHolArSHip - The Laurel Civic Club is proud to present the Robert C. Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fund in the amount of $1,000 for 2009 to Kenzie Matthews. Kenzie can use this to further her education in college. Lawrence Elliott is presenting the award.

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Community Bulletin Board The Libertarian Party of Delaware is sponsoring a U.S. Constitution class at the Seaford Public Library on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:15 p.m. The free class features a one-hour DVD presentation taught by 2004 LP presidential candidate Michael Badnarik. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Brian Shields at 302-249-5975.

Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., or at the Ross Mansion which is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. At other times call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828 for tickets. The drawing will take place at the Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion on Dec. 13, 2009. The income from this raffle helps with the maintenance of the Seaford Museum and the Ross Mansion.

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Farmers and Artisans Market

Seafordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmers and Artisans Market will be open for the 2009 season from Saturday, June 13 to Saturday, Sept. 26 in Kiwanis Park on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Kiwanis Park is located at the intersection of Atlanta Road and Stein Highway. We encourage local growers to join us by bringing your locally grown and/or organic fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, plants and cut flowers. For registration information, visit www. seafordmarket.vpweb.com or email or call the Market Master, Sonja Mehaffey at 2cats-sonja@comcast.net or 302-2459494.

Seaford Library

â&#x20AC;˘ There will be a Seaford Library Board meeting on Monday, June 9 at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lights, Camera, Action.â&#x20AC;? The Seaford District Library hosts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Movie Nightâ&#x20AC;? on Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Baby Bookworms, an infant story time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., no registration required. â&#x20AC;˘ Toddler Tales story time, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., no registration required. â&#x20AC;˘ 3-5 Story Time, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Registration now required, and opens 2 weeks before the story time date. Call the library for details. â&#x20AC;˘ The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the Library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive the reimbursement. The Seaford Library will receive 10% of the total receipt. â&#x20AC;˘ The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science and Religionâ&#x20AC;? book discussion will meet on Monday, June 15 at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting June 24, Baby Bookworms and Toddler Time are combining during the Summer Library Reading Program.

Young at Heart Seniors

The Young at Heart Seniors Seaford Wesleyan Church (The Ark) yard sale for Saturday, June 6 has been cancelled until further notice. For more information call 302-877-0815.

Dinner/Variety Show

WOTM Chapter 1384 presents a Dinner/Variety Show on Saturday, June 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Redneck Wedding Cruiseâ&#x20AC;? at the Moose Lodge, Bridgeville Highway, Seaford. Call Gladys Bonowicz at 875-1519 or Moose Lodge 629-8408 for details.

Genealogical help

DAR offers free genealogical help at its Genealogical Workshop, on Saturday, June 6, at Seaford Library Meeting Room, 1-5 p.m.

A rabies vaccination clinic will be held Saturday, June 13, 8 to 10 a.m., at the Seaford Fire Station, rain or shine. Cash only - leashes and carriers are required. Cost is $13/Rabies; $10/Distemper/Parvo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Mikeâ&#x20AC;? Metzler, DVM of Four Paws, is attending vet. Sponsored by Homeless Cat Helpers, Inc.

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Morning Star Publications, publishers of the Laurel Star and Seaford Star newspapers is joining the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club to help send area kids to summer camp. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Send a Kid to Campâ&#x20AC;? project features a series of â&#x20AC;&#x153;parking lotâ&#x20AC;? performances by local singer, Tony Windsor. Any business interested in hosting the performances in their store parking lot can contact Maria Motley at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club by calling 628-3789.

TOPS open house

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) will hold an open house on Tuesday evening, June 9, to introduce their program to anyone interested in losing weight. TOPS is a non-profit organization with an annual fee of $26. For details call 628-1618.

Delaware Teen Challenge

The Seaford Swimming Association is open for the 2009 season. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. SSA, a family-oriented pool located in a wooded setting on Craigs Mill Pond Road, is welcoming new members. Recreational swimming, picnics, swimming lessons, swim team, parties and family activities are offered throughout the summer. For more information or a membership application, call 629-8773 or visit www. swimssa.com.

Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;98 reunion

The Seaford High School Class of 1998 is planning a reunion on Friday, June 26 at the Dogfish Head Brewpub in Rehoboth Beach. For more information, email Andrea Jones at seaford98@gmail. com.

Do a good deed today for Delaware Teen Challenge (formerly Seaford Mission). Donate your old or unused vehicle. Get a tax write off and help someone with life controlling problems. Call Delaware Teen Challenge at 629-2559.

American Legion Auxiliary

Laurel American Legion Auxiliary is offering two - $1,000 scholarships. Applications can be picked up at the office of Laurel High School.

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Blades VFC 75th anniversary

Blades Volunteer Fire Company is offering a 75th Anniversary collector basket featuring a special laser engraved lid. The American Traditions Basket Company in Canal Fulton, Ohio makes the hard maple handmade baskets. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Blades Volunteer Fire Department by buying a commemorative basket. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buckeyeâ&#x20AC;? Basket features a special laser engraved wood lid, commemorative brass tag, bicentennial weave, and plastic protector. The basket measures 6.50â&#x20AC;? x 3.75â&#x20AC;? and sells for $45 each. The American Traditions Basket Company has been a family owned business for 15 years, specializing in making hand woven American hard maple baskets, customizing each basket order for fundraisers and corporations around the country. For more information or to pre-order baskets contact James Bratten at 629-4896. Cash or checks are accepted for payment. You will be notified when your order arrives.

Seaford Historical Society raffle

The Seaford Historical Society is offering a raffle featuring a day on the Nanticoke River in the Spring of 2010. This all-day excursion accommodates a party of six people on a boat ride that leaves from the Marina at Nanticoke River Marine Park in Blades, Seaford. Other festivities included with this trip are mid-morning snacks on-board ship, lunch in Vienna, Md., a self-guided walking tour of historic Vienna, a visit to the Vienna Heritage Museum and refreshments on the ride back to Seaford in the afternoon. A raffle ticket to win this trip costs only $5 or five tickets may be purchased for $20. Tickets are available at the Seaford Museum which is open

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MORNING STAR â&#x20AC;˘ JUNE 4 - 10, 2009 Tournament, June 6. Getting sponsors to pledge their support is necessary to enter the tournament. One completed pledge sheet will enter two people to fish, one of the two must be an adult. Information and pledge sheets are available at Laurel Petroleum or A & K Enterprises by the bridge, or any Laurel Lion. The tournament on June 6 is a free fishing day in Delaware, which means no license is needed, in addition to the free fishing license a free lunch will be for all fishermen with completed pledge sheets. There also will be prizes, fishing rods, tackle boxes, and trophies. The tournament will take place at Johnny Janosik Park, June 6, 8 a.m. Rain or Shine.

Indoor Yard/Bake Sale

The Laurel American Legion Auxiliary Unit #19 will hold an Indoor Yard/Bake Sale on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laurel American Legion Home on Route 24 East.

Community mentors needed

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

Bethel Historical Society yard sale

The Bethel Historical Society will sponsor a community yard sale on the grounds of the Bethel Museum, June 13 from 7 a.m. until noon. They will be selling scrapple sandwiches and something sweet. If you are interested in setting up your own table, the price per table is $10. Any questions call 875-3971

Laurel Mayor & Council

The Laurel Mayor and Council will be holding a public hearing on Monday, June 22, beginning at 7 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. The purpose of the public hearing is for the presentation of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed FY 2010 Budget. The public hearing will be held in Mayor and Council Chambers, 201 Mechanic St., Laurel.

Laurel VFD event

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

tivity Center on Monday, June 8. This refresher course will be held from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $12 per AARP member and $14 for non-members. You must register in advance and have had the AARP Driver Safety Course within the last three years to take the refresher course. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a deduction on the liability portion of their automobile insurance. To register, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Budgeting workshop

Samuel F. Slabaugh Sr., a certified financial planner professional, of EST Financial Group will present a one hour budgeting workshop at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on Tuesday, June 9 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Book discussion group

On Tuesday, June 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Greenwood Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bound by Books discussion group will discuss the book, The Witness, by bestselling author Dee Henderson. The discussion will be held in the library meeting room and is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. To obtain a copy of the book, drop by the Greenwood Public Library or call Robin Miller at 302-349-5309.

Summer Reading Program

The Greenwood Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adult summer reading club, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Book a Summer Getaway @ Your Library,â&#x20AC;? is June 8 through Aug. 17. The summer reading club is open to anyone 18 years and older or those who have graduated from high school. To participate, register at the Greenwood Library and start reading or listening to your favorite books. Entry slips are filled out for each book; these entry slips enter you in weekly prize drawings and a grand prize drawing on Aug. 17. In addition, $1 worth of fine forgiveness will be granted for each weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation. For more information, contact the Greenwood Library at 302-3495309.

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Craft supply swap

The Craft Supply Swap at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 pm. There is no charge for this event. For questions, please call 349-5309. The Greenwood Public Library is located at 100 Mill St., just east of the railroad tracks in Greenwood.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Living Wellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; course

Anyone living with heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other chronic diseases will benefit from a free six-week course on self management of chronic disease at the Greenwood Cheer Center. The course is for anyone with one or more chronic conditions. Barbara Tucker, Community Education coordinator for Delaware Hospice, will conduct the course, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living Well,â&#x20AC;? which will meet on June 17 and every Wednesday until July 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required by June 15. To register, call Susan Welch, 3495237 or Barbara Tucker at 302-463-1054.

Wii Fit at CHEER Center

Wii Fit Exercise begins this month on Mondays and Thursdays at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center, 41 Schulze Road in Greenwood. Wii Fit is a combination of fitness and fun. By playing a little every day, you can work toward personal goals of better health and fitness. For more information call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Friends fundraiser

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

Fire Company Yard Sale

Vendors are needed for a yard sale at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company on Saturday, June 20. The yard sale is from 7 a.m. to noon. Spaces, which are the size of a parking space, are $10 each or $15 with a table. To reserve a space, contact John at 337-0381.

Mt. Calvary UMC events

Mt. Calvary UMC in Bridgeville will host the following events: Saturday, June 6, 8 to 10 a.m., All u can eat pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser at Applebeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Breakfast sponsored by Atmosphere of Praise Choir with proceeds benefiting Atmosphere of Praise Ministries and mission trip to Africa for Stacy Waters-Hall. Menu includes pancakes,

Visit to Salisbury Zoo

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center will visit the Salisbury Zoo on Friday, June 19. We will leave the center at 10 a.m. and the zoo at 2 p.m. Cost, which is $4 for members and $6 for non-members, includes transportation and a picnic lunch. The public is invited to attend. For reservation or more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Beginning computer classes

Visit the Greenwood Public Library every Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m. and learn the basics of a mouse and keyboard in a relaxed atmosphere. Registration is required, so call 3495309 or come by the library to sign up.

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Scrapbooking classes will be held at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on the first & third Thursdays, each month from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Join us at the center for free scrapbooking classes in June. July classes are $3 each class. For more information call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

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Heritage Day in Harrington

The city of Harrington extends an invitation to all those who would like to participate in its 31st Annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, August 28. That includes exhibitors, crafts demonstrators and vendors offering food and other merchandise who would like to reserve space for the day. Planners are also looking for anyone who would like to join the parade - individual marchers, groups, floats, organizations, vehicles, bands and others. For information or entries, call Bill Falasco, Harrington Parks & Recreation, 3987975.

Strikes for St. Jude Kids

The first “Cat Coutry/Dr. Pepper Strikes for St. Jude Kids” Bowling Tournament is Sunday, June 28 from noon to 2 p.m. at Millsboro Lanes on Mitchell Street in Millsboro. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bowling enthusiasts and businesses are encouraged to form a four-person team and raise a minimum of $50 per bowler ($200 per team). Corporate partnerships are also available. Teams will receive a game of bowling with free shoe rental, free food and drinks courtesy of Dr. Pepper, a chance to win door prizes, and more. There will also be a Chinese Auction table and 50/50 raffle drawings. To sign up your team or to find out more, call 410-219-2500.

Millsboro Kiwanis to host dance

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Millsboro will host a dance on Saturday, June 20 at the Millsboro Fire Hall, on State Street in downtown Millsboro, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person at the door. A wide variety of music will be provided by D.J. Jennifer, as well as two dance instruction sessions during the evening. The event is B.Y.O.B., and will include a 50/50 drawing. Snacks will also be available. Must be 21 or older to attend. Proceeds from the event will benefit Kiwanis programs for local children and youth. For more information, call 302934-8424 or e-mail gmillsborokiwanis@ mchsi.com.

Del Tech hosts Elderhostel

Adults 55 and up can enjoy a week of new ideas, people, experiences and entertainment with the Elderhostel program hosted by Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. A variety of activities are planned in Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City, Md. in June. Participants can stay in the hotels where the courses are taught or commute daily. Instructor Bill Messenger will change the way you experience musical theater in “Beyond Nostalgia: Learn and Experience the Musicals” from Sunday, June 7 to Friday, June 12. The course is taught at Brighton Suites in Rehoboth. Beginner and intermediate golfers can

MORNING STAR • JUNE 4 - 10, 2009 hone their skills by training with golf pros in “Golfing at the Beach” from Sunday, June 7 to Friday, June 12. Participants will be taught at the Beach Club Golf Links in Berlin by local pros from the Original Golf School; groups will contain six or fewer students per pro. The course is taught at the Fenwick Inn in Ocean City and Beach Club Golf Links in Berlin. History buffs will delight in “Delaware during WWII: on the Front Lines in the Tiny State of Delaware and Women Spies: Love and War” from Tuesday, June 9 to Friday, June 12. Learn about German Uboats that sank ships near the Delaware coast and how women spies strongly influenced the outcome of wars. Courses are taught at Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth. The “Radio Days; Glorious American Musical; Laughter is the Best Medicine” program, Sunday, June 14 to Friday, June 19, features three different courses. Recall the days when Americans gathered around radios to hear news, dramas and comedians in “Radio Days.” “Glorious American Musical” celebrates one of America’s greatest contributions to world culture. Tickle your funny bone with a stand-up comic in “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” These courses are taught at Atlantic Sands Hotel. For more information or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Kid’s Fest

Kid’s Fest, a day for kids, will be held on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington. The event benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware. Free entertainment includes the Comedy and Juggling of Mark Lohr. The day features a big inflatable fair with moon bounces and slides plus pony rides, arts and crafts, a Healthy Kids Expo, Teen Idol Contest, antique tractor show and horse show. Admission is $3 for adults, free for kids. Ride and game tickets are 25 for $5. Free parking. For more information, call 302-398-4630 ext. 110 or visit www.kidsfestde.org.

Georgetown Library 5K

The 6th Annual Georgetown Public Library 5K (3.1 miles) Race/Walk, Adult/ Child walk (1 mile) is Friday, June 19, 7 p.m., North Bedford Street Park, Georgetown. Both courses begin and end at the park. The event will be held rain or shine. There is a $15 pre-registration fee through Wednesday, June 17 ($20 after). Race day registration is from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Children are $5. All walkers will receive a certificate and the first 100 registrants receive a t-shirt. Awards will be presented to the male/ female 5K overall and master champions runners as well as the top three finishers from under 9 to 70 and over. Water stop and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the library at 8567958.

Seaford AARP trips offered

Seaford AARP Chapter 1084 is offering the following trips, all open to the

public. All trips leave from Peebles parking lot in Seaford. July 1 - Dutch Apple Dinner Theater in Lancaster, Pa. to see a show called “Singin’in the Rain.” Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $79. September 2 - Rainbow Dinner Theater in Paradise, Pa. to see “Uncle Chick’s Last Wish,” a comedy that will keep you laughing the entire show. His last wish includes ashes scattered on his favorite beach, which happens to be a nude beach. Bus leaves 7:30 a.m. Cost: $70. September 12-18 Mackinac Island, Michigan. Your first stay will be in Frankenmuth with a guided tour around town to show points of interest. There will be a visit to Christmas Wonderland after the tour, then the ferry across to Mackinac Island where you will have a carriage tour around the island, including a stop off at Arch Rock before being dropped off at the Grand Hotel for a buffet lunch. Next stop is Saulte St. Marie to have a boat ride thru the Soo Locks before exploring the town and ending the day at the Kewadin Casinio. Cost: $790pp double. October 16 - Strasburg, Pa. Enjoy lunch on board the train and then enjoy time back at the railroad museum before departing for home. Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. Cost: $69. November 16-20 - Ashville, North Carolina to visit the Biltmore Estates at Christmas. A candlelight dinner at Deerpark, on the grounds and then a candlelight tour of the Biltmore.Visit the farms, winery and the grounds. A Christmas show at the Carolina Dinner Theater and also at the Wohlfahrt Dinner Theater. Visit Chimney Rock Park, Moose Cafe’at the Farmers Market, the Smith McDowell House and a bus tour of Ashville, N.C. Bus leaves 7 a.m. Cost: $589pp double. For more information on any of these trips, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

Rails & Trails

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

Branson trip

room). Deposit of $150 per couple with booking, $75 for single. Tour includes: Thursday, Oct. 1, arrive in Myrtle Beach, S.C. at the Beach Cove Resort. Dinner at Chestnut Hill Restaurant. Friday, Oct. 2, Breakfast buffet at the hotel, Myrtle Beach Low Country Tour, shopping at Broadway at the Beach. Return to hotel to freshen up and at 6 p.m. go to Gaitherfest show at the Convention Center. Sunday, Oct. 4, breakfast buffet at the hotel and return for home. All included in prices above. Deposit of $150 per couple with booking; $75 for single. Includes three Gaither concerts. Call 8755448 for more information.

Embroiders’ Guild

The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month - Sept. through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. We welcome all levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced. For details call 410208-9386.

Delaware Equine Council

The next meeting of the Delaware Equine Council is Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Harrington Public library. Everyone who is interested in the welfare of horses is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Stan 302-684-3966 or Peggy 629-5233.

Republican Committee meeting

Sussex County Republican Committee’s monthly meeting is Monday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Del Tech (theater) in Georgetown. Former Maryland Governor Bob Ehrlich will be the speaker. A question and answer session will follow Ehrlich’s remarks. For details call 302856-6323.

39th District Democrats

The 39th District Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on June 18, at Pizza King in Seaford. Join us in welcoming guest speaker, Pat Ewing, the new Sussex County Democratic chairperson. There will be a “Meet & Greet” at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m.

SHS Alumni meeting

The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its last meeting until the fall at the Seaford Museum on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to any SHS alumni. For details call Donna Angell at 629-8077.

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

Georgetown AARP

Bethel UMC trip

Widowed persons

Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church is sponsoring a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. to attend Gaitherfest with Bill and Gloria Gaither. Prices: single, $750; double, $575 per person (2 in a room); triple, $525 per person (3 in a room); quad, $525 per person (4 in a

Join Georgetown AARP Chapter 5340 at their monthly luncheon meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club. For details contact: Dee Richards at 302-841-5066. The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 12:15 p.m. at the Eastern Star in Seaford. The planned guest speakers will be Mary Esther Mills and Frances Horner. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

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Just buzzing around Laurel with the honeybees It was a warm sunny Wednesday about two weeks ago that I at urPhy slipped home to cut my grass. After four or five rows around the yard, I suddenly realized that there ‘Everthing in nawere thousands of bees — honeyture has a reason,’ bees to be exact — swarming all around me. For some reason they said Ronnie Quillen, do not scare me as much as some a local DuPonter other people who see them, so I kept on cutting grass. turned bee keeper. I made a trip past my five-year old maple tree and there was a hive or group of them maybe twofeet long and eight- or nine inches wide. Now, I got concerned. A call to Jay Windsor and Derby Walker, both retired from the Extension Service with the same message, call the University of Delaware Extension in Georgetown The Extension Service gave me the phone numbers of four local beekeepers. After my first call failed, I called a Ronnie Quillen in Seaford. After a conversation with Ronnie, I realized we both worked in maintenance at DuPont. Ronnie was an electrician. He was at the doctors office but told me he would be there as soon as possible, which was about an hour later. Ronnie surveyed the situation and said he could take care of it for me. It was during the next hour that Ronnie filled me with so much interesting information. “Everything in nature has a reason.” They probably came from less than two miles from here and they moved in this morning. ”Scouts told the queen bee where to go and the rest of the hive just followed,” is the way Ronnie told this to me (I think). Two weeks is a long-time Ronnie Quillen shows the bucket of for my memory but I must try and share bees he pulled out of my maple tree resome of the other information he told me cently. Photo by Pat Murphy. as he worked to remove this “family” of bees. basketball. It turns out to be the size of a “Honeybees are very docile unless softball, but this is a big hive,” said Ronthreatened,” said Ronnie, as he put on his nie. He later told me there was over three hood and rubber gloves. pounds of bees there. Climbing the ladder and reaching A few other things Ronnie, who still right into the center of the hive, Ronnie has that patented smile told me, the bees brought them down and set them on the were Italian (they liked pizza I guess). canvas and the bees made their way with Some of the bees stay on top of the box the queen into the special box with sugar and flap their wings, which cools the water sprayed on it. temperature down by 10 degrees. “Often I get calls from people and Ronnie credits Oliver Collins, a felthey report the hive to be as big as a low DuPonter, for creating his interest

in beekeeping. Ronnie also attends all University Delaware Extension meetings on pollination and bee keeping, and he is a subscriber to two national publications to increase his knowledge. Ronnie says, “The average age of a bee-keeper is 64, “in 10 years they will be gone,” laughed Ronnie. Pollination of our crops and the art of working with these honeybees is but another talent disappearing in the U.S. The Extension Service does what it can, but the battle against pesticides and the decline of the bee population should be and is of interest to Sussex County farmers. Young people, here’s something to occupy you, earn some money and help nature. Oh yes, Ronnie is on the high side of the average age of beekeepers but he enjoys it, so I look for him to be doing it for quite a while longer. Jack Murphy, an “old DuPonter,” (Well, are there any young DuPonters?), stopped by the office the other day to renew his subscription and I could not help myself. I had to walk out there and say something to him. He certainly is one of the nice Murphys and those who worked for him as their supervisor would agree. Jack did remember swinging that old sledgehammer to loosen the Adipic out to the sheds. Well everyone has different memories of those golden days. Good to see you Jack! The addition to Charity Lodge in Laurel (The Odd Fellows) on Front Street is

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going well so it appears. It is slated to open in September, which is an ambitious undertaking but they are an ambitious group, so I would not rule it out. I am sure they will have an open house to show off their new building thereafter.

Tractor Supply Center in Seaford held their Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 30, at precisely 8 a.m. Customers were in the store early and store manager Rick Geddes was happy about it. One early shopper was David Zott, an old DuPont friend I had not seen in years. Because of the picture we did not have long to reminisce. Good to see you, David. Now while I am on the subject of DuPonters and such, I want to bring to the surface a story that a few people have asked me about. The SNEC Building (Seaford Nylon Employees Council) is Their question, if sold who does the money go to? It is located on Middleford Road just past Covey’s Car Care. It makes me wonder why that issue has not come up before.. Just thinking, I guess, Have a great week and I hope my bees didn’t bore you!

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Church Bulletins Delmar Church fund raiser

Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 North and Dorthy Road, (3 miles north of MD/DE state line) on Saturday, June 6, will hold a sandwich sale from 9 a.m. until?, featuring: oyster sandwiches, crab cakes, soft crabs, chicken salad sandwiches, cheese steak subs, hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade ice cream and baked goods. A yard sale and car wash will also take place. Call 875-7824 for information.

Old Christ Church opens

As the weather turns warm and the breezes blow gently off Chipmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pond, our minds turn once again to events at Laurelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic treasure, Old Christ Church. The church opened for services on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, and will continue through the first Sunday in October. All services begin at 9:30 a.m. with the exception of the Blessing of the Animals, at 4 p.m. This year, the SPCA will join in the Blessing of the Animals and all donations will benefit the SPCA. All services will be led by the Rev. Blanche Powell and Ken Athey. Music will be provided by Janet Jones. There will be a concert of vocal music at Old Christ Church on Chipman Pond in Laurel, on Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. Performers will be the ensemble singers from the Southern Delaware Choral Society as well as two sopranos and two tenors. They will be performing varied selections from classical to folk songs and hymn arrangements. Old Christ Church is 237 years old and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The church is

unique in that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been altered from its original condition. A free will offering will be taken up at the concert to benefit the church. For information or directions, call 228-6097. The church will open for tours during Laurelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th of July celebration at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tours will be led by Vice President Kendal Jones. Any donations given to the Old Christ Church League are now tax deductible as the League was recently successful in becoming a 501C3 (nonprofit) organization.

Balling for God tournament

The 6th Annual Balling for God Basketball Tournament and AIDS Awareness Day is Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Webb Avenue in Laurel. The age brackets for the tournament are 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. There will be a foul shooting contest, vendors and children games. For more information, call Amy Handy at 875-4263.

DCC bake/yard sale

The Delmar Christian Center, located at 107 E. State St. in Delmar, will hold a bake sale and yard sale on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. Everyone is welcome.

Jerry Jones to perform

Christ United Methodist Church in Federalsburg, Md. welcomes Country Gospel Music Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jerry Jones on Sunday, June 14, at 11 a.m. for morning worship. The public is invited to attend.

In 2004, 2005, and 2006 Jerry was awarded â&#x20AC;&#x153;Male Vocalist of the Yearâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Songwriter of the Yearâ&#x20AC;? for the eastern United States. Jerry has shared his songs on the television show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music City Gospel Showcaseâ&#x20AC;? in Nashville, Tenn., where he was nominated for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Male Vocalist of the Year.â&#x20AC;?

Christ Lutheran benefit sale

Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, will hold its annual yard sale event on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Scrapple sandwiches and bake sale goods will be available. Space available, $10 each. Call 629-9755 for more information.

Gospel Concert

Delaware Teen Challenge

Delaware Teen Challenge Fundraising Banquet will be Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at Sam Yoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Building, 89 Hunting Quarter Road, Houston. Tickets are $15 and includes dinner, beverages and program, Teen Challenge Choir and Testimonies. For tickets and table reservations of eight contact Sue Bramble at 629-2559. Love offering to follow. Guest speaker: Pastor Tim Dilena, visiting pastor at Times Square Church. Pastor Tim has been the visiting pastor at David Wilkersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time Square Church for the last 12 years, where he ministers monthly. He has written for magazines and periodicals and has his own Christian Perspective Column in a Detroit Entertainment Magazine. He is a contributor to the Thomas Nelson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revival Bible.â&#x20AC;?

St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church in Laurel will present Southern Gospel Music and old favorites by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Crossroadsâ&#x20AC;? group on Sunday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Directions: Alt 13 south Laurel, towards Delmar. Turn right on St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road and follow to church on right. For more information call 875-2273.

The Cash Family

Summer Hymn Sing

Conleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rummage Sale

Galestown United Methodist Church Annual Summer Hymn Sing, on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. presenting Charlie Paparella, Most of the Travels with Charlie on WBOC-TV16, and C. Bud Scott. The public is invited to an afternoon of song, praise and fellowship. A buffet style meal will be held following the service.

The Cash Family will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Singing The Gospel for Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christâ&#x20AC;? at Laurel Baptist Church on June 7 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard (west side of 13 A, approximately two miles south of town). Any questions call Shirley at 875-2314. Conleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UMC, located at 22150 Robinsonville Rd. in Lewes, will have many of their treasures for sale to raise funds for a new church building on Saturday June 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting). The United Methodist Women will have lunch available for purchase, plus a bake sale. For more information, contact the church office at 945-1881.

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

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

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

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

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Centenary United Methodist Church â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Caring is Sharingâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;NEW SONG!â&#x20AC;? - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

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

St. Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956

(302) 875-3644 The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Church School ~ 9:30 am

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Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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Obituaries William J. Bonine Jr., 79 William J. Bonine Jr. of Rehoboth Beach died Monday, May 25, 2009, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes. Mr. Bonine was born on Nov. 10, 1929, in Upper Darby, Pa. to William and Ethel Miller Bonine. He was a 1947 graduate of Haverford High School and a 1951 graduate of Bucknell University with a BS in chemical engineering where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Chi Sigma. He served for a period of time in the Pennsylvania National Guard. His career for 37 years involved work with the DuPont Company at various sites, retiring in 1988. Mr. Bo-

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Margaret G. Hudson of Laurel, and formerly of Delmar, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2009. Margaret was born in Delmar, a daughter of Grover German and Emma Hearn German. She retired from the E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford where she worked as a clerk for 28 years. Margaret was a member of the Laurel Church of Christ and the Laurel Senior Center. Her family will cherish her memory as a loving mother, homemaker and wonderful cook. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Hudson, who passed in 1994. Mrs. Hudson is survived by her sons, Charles Hudson and wife Myra of Laurel and Eddie Hudson and wife Pat of Lincoln; grandchildren, Charles Ash, Amy Hurd, Gretchen Wharton and Ty Hudson. She is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Laurel Church of Christ on Monday, June 1. Minister Ian J. Drucker officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel. In memory of Mrs. Hudson, contributions may be made to VITAS Hospice Care, 802 N. DuPont Hwy., Suite 5, Milford, DE 19963 or Laurel Church of Christ, 1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements are by Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.

ily. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Maggie Fletcher, a brother, Ralph Fletcher and a sister, Frances Fletcher. She was born and educated in Delaware, attended school in Middleford, and later attended school for Cosmetology in Atlantic City, NJ, during her two-year period there. After starting her walk with the Lord, she became a member of the Clarence Street Church of God, where she actively attended. In earlier years, she taught Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday School. In addition to being a working wife and mother, she was an avid gardener with a green thumb and could make anything grow. She had a special love for birds, and whenever sharing a tidbit of information, she would say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a little birdie told me so.â&#x20AC;? She is survived by her spouse, Scott Williams, whom she met in 1946. From that marriage are children: Anzoria Williams Cannon; Scott Williams Jr. and wife Sharrone; Gregory Williams and partner Jo Ann; Linda Williams Sullivan and husband Robert; Theresa Williams Gillespie; Ricardo â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rickyâ&#x20AC;? Williams and wife Crystal; Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? Williams and wife Janice; Andrea â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angieâ&#x20AC;? Collins and partner, Anthony; Jeanette â&#x20AC;&#x153;Janetâ&#x20AC;? Williams and partner Carl. She is also survived by two brothers, Charles Fletcher and wife Jean and Allen Fletcher and wife Ruth; and four sisters, Jeanette Dorsey; Rosalee Coverdale; Delores David and husband Neil; and Laverne Ross and husband Isaac; a host of family, grand and great-grand children, and many, many friends. Funeral services were Monday, June 1, at the Church of God on Clarence St., Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

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Beulah Mae Wimer, 79 Beulah Mae Wimer of Seaford, died on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at the Seaford Center. Services were private. THANK YOU - The Rev. Drew Christian receives a â&#x20AC;&#x153;thank youâ&#x20AC;? from Seaford Ministerium president, the Rev. Laurie Hiller Brumbaugh. Rev. Christian served as Ministerium president while pastoring Gethsemane United Methodist Church. Drew is leaving the area to take a call in Maryland.

Church Bulletins Travis Lee Band in concert

The Travis Lee Band will present a worship concert on Wednesday, June 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Atlanta Road Alliance Church. The concert, which is for youth and young adults, is free; CDs will be available for purchase and an offering will be taken. There will be time to hang out with the band and enjoy light refreshments after the concert. The Travis Lee Band, headquartered in Missouri, has opened for ZOE Girl and was a finalist in the Christian Artist Talent Search in 2005. The band recently toured Zambia and led worship throughout the U.S. and Canada with organizations such as Centrifuge Camps and World Changers. Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road in Seaford. For more information, call the church at 629-5600.

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A Back to the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sock Hop will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall in Seaford. The event includes dinner - hamburgers, hot dogs and make your own ice cream sundae - and live music by the Cave Men Band. Tickets are $10 per person. The event is sponsored by St. Molua Council #4075, Knights of Columbus.

Church picnic

The Seaford Presbyterian Church will hold its annual summer picnic at Cypress Point Campground, Trap Pond State Park on Sunday, June 7, immediately following morning worship.

There will be games and activities for all ages. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be provided. Members are requested to bring a covered dish or dessert. For further information, call the church office at 629-9077.

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Victory in Grace Tabernacle

Centenary United Methodist Church, 200 W. Market St., Laurel, will host an all-you-caneat fish fry dinner on Saturday, June 13, 4-7 p.m. Adults are $10, Children (6-12) $5, (under six years of age are free).

Victory in Grace Tabernacle (VIGT), formerly located in Laurel, at 11528 Commercial Lane in Hickman Commercial Park behind Johnny Janosik Furniture Store, has moved to 128 East Market Street (Rt. 24 West) between Delaware and Central avenues. Look for our logo on the window. You are invited to worship with us. Sunday School is at 10 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship Service, 11 a.m.; Sunday afternoon Worship Service, time to be announced each week; Prayer Gathering, Tuesday, 6 pm.; Bible Study, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Love First Fellowship, Friday, 7 p.m.; Healing and Miracles Service , first Sunday, 5 p.m. Victory in Grace Tabernacle has served the Laurel community since opening its doors July 5, 2004. In addition to Laurel, Missions in the Appalachians in Kentucky and West Virginia; migrant farms on the Eastern Shore of Delaware and Maryland; Native American Indian Reservations on the East Coast; communities in Jamaica, West Indies; and the Royal Family Kids Camp in Pennsylvania have all been supported by VIGT.

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The Mary Martha Circle of the Seaford Presbyterian Women will celebrate their active year with a luncheon on June 10, at 11:30 a.m., at Heritage Shores Club House. Since September, the women have been studying Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gospel as it relates to helping those in physical or spiritual need. Putting faith into action, the Circle has contributed to numerous outreach projects including Teen Challenge, Crisis House, The Way Home prison ministry, the Community for Creative NonViolence and Capital Hill Group Ministries. For further information, call the moderator Janice Moseley at 629-4041.

A-Y-C-E Fish Fry

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a free community luncheon (subs and homemade ice cream) on Saturday, June 20 from noon to 2 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard (west side of 13A, approximately 2 miles

Vacation Bible School (Theme: Wildwood Forest) is scheduled for June 22-26 at Laurel Baptist Church from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Ages three years to sixth grade. For more information call Pastor Steve Booth at 875-2422.

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Health Health care reform may include new sugary soda tax By Dr. Anthony Policastro the amount is a 20 ounce bottle the weight gain would be close to 20 pounds per year. There will be a lot of different aspects If that person ultimately becomes obese to the changes in health care that are being related to drinking soda, they will experidiscussed in Washington. ence health problems reOne of the ones that I lated to obesity. It makes ...most people do read about recently was sense to use a tax on related to soda. Under not realize that a can the soda they drink to consideration is a one of iced tea has about help pay for those health cent tax on each can of problems. non-diet soda. the same number of A related issue is With the obesity epiMountain Dew, a highly demic in this country, calories as a soda. caffeinated soda. It uses that seems right on tarthe caffeine to produce a get. Unfortunately, it may form of addiction to the beverage which not be enough of a tax to move people causes people to keep drinking it much as away from drinking non-diet soda. Regular soda has no nutritional benefit. they would their morning coffee. It is best to avoid Mountain Dew because all it does There are no essential food groups repis get you to drink more of it. resented in it. What it does have is about I caution my patients to not drink emp130 calories per 12 ounces. There are ty calories. Take a look at what you are 3,500 calories in each pound. That means drinking. See how many calories it has in someone who consumes one can of soda it. For example, most people do not realize per day will drink the equivalent of one pound per month. That represents a weight that a can of iced tea has about the same number of calories as a soda. gain of 12 pounds per year. Specialty coffees like latte contain a If the amount is two cans per day that large amount of calories related to the milk amount goes up to 24 pounds per year. If

they contain. There is little reason to drink whole milk as opposed to 1% or 2% after the age of two years. The list goes on and on. We currently tax cigarettes and alcohol because they are bad for you. It is only logical to add non-diet soda to this list. In

the long run, it will do one of two things. It will either move people to drink lower calorie soda, which will mean less costs related to obesity. Or it will help pay for the obesity complications of those who continue to drink non-diet soda.

Kathy Kirschner, radiation therapist at Naticoke’s Cancer Care Center, explains the process a patient must go through in order to receive the life saving cancer treatments the center provides.

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Health Briefs Rommel’s Ace raises $6,000

Rommel’s Ace Hardware stores spotlighted Women Supporting Women and their fight against breast cancer during the month of May. So far $6,000 has been raised thanks to generous customers at the 10 hardware stores on Delmarva. Stores in Delaware include Millsboro, Selbyville, Seaford and Dover. Women Supporting Women is a community-served, community-supported agency serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Its mission is to provide awareness, friendship and support for breast cancer survivors and their families. WSW recently added a Mid-Shore Chapter serving Dorchester, Talbot and Caroline counties.

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Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side

effects of their treatments. Look Good... Feel Better, a program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer, conceal loss of hair, skin problems and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy. The next program will be hosted by the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center’s 2nd floor conference room. The program is free to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 6296611, ext. 2588.

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AARP shares health reform goals

AARP has announced six specific elements that must be part of health reform, including closing the Medicare Part D coverage gap and ensuring 50- to 64-yearolds have access to affordable health care choices. “As Delaware’s elected officials hammer out the details of the state’s most pressing issues, we want to make sure they include the priorities that we’re hearing about from our members and all Delawareans,” said Lucretia Young, AARP state director. “Delaware’s aging population is growing faster than in most states, and we have to address their concerns.” AARP’s health reform campaign will focus on six priorities: 1. Guaranteeing access to affordable coverage for Americans age 50-64; 2. Closing the Medicare Part D coverage gap or “doughnut hole”; 3. Creating a Medicare transition benefit to help people safely return to their homes after a hospital stay and prevent costly hospital readmissions; 4. Increasing federal funding and eligibility for home and community based services through Medicaid so older Americans can remain in their homes and avoid more costly institutions as they age; 5. Creating a pathway for the approval of generic versions of biologic drugs to reduce the price of these costly treatments;

6. Improving the Medicare Savings Programs and the Part D Low Income Subsidy (LIS) so more Americans can afford the health care and prescription drugs they need. AARP President Jennie Chin Hansen participated in the Senate Finance Committee’s roundtable on health coverage recently. AARP members will also visit Capitol Hill to discuss with their senators the struggle of getting and affording health insurance, particularly for people 50 to 64. AARP will distribute to the entire Congress booklets of our members’ personal stories — real life experiences that put a human face on the 213,000 of uninsured Delawareans in this age group. AARP has launched a month-long television and print advertising campaign. The ads use personal stories to communicate the priorities of AARP members to lawmakers in Washington. AARP will also leverage the power of its state offices across the country over the coming weeks, with events to build support behind comprehensive health reform. In Delaware, the new long-term care task force aims to address issues concerning health care coverage for home and community based services for people 50+ who desire to age in their own homes. For details on AARP’s health reform campaign, visit HealthActionNow.org.

people affected by cancer and their loved ones. The free monthly support group meets in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Wellness Community-Delaware is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope. All facilitators of these groups are trained mental health professionals. For more information and to register, call 6459150.

Depression Support Group

There will be a free bimonthly Depression Support Group meeting in Laurel on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Any person who has signs and symptoms of depression and is under the care of a professional counsel-

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Stroke support group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s next Stroke Support Group meeting is Thursday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the hospital’s second floor Cancer Care Center Conference Room. The support group is designed for individuals who have survived a stroke as well as their families and caregivers. The two-hour support group meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and stroke survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support and allow for networking. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is not required and there is no charge to participate. For more information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, ext. 8626.

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La Red Health Center offers a holistic approach Even though dealing with a sick child can be emotionally draining, Jessica Duffield feels a sense of calm when she heads to La Red Health Center. At the Georgetown Center, where her family receives care, she knows she’ll find a kind and empathetic doctor who will treat her daughter and sooth her own worries. “They’re so supportive and proactive. They seem to know exactly what’s going on with my children and with me,” said Duffield, of Laurel. In the fast-changing health care industry, La Red Health Center is a nostalgic reminder of a time when families and their doctors developed longstanding, personal relationships. Those relationships, in turn, lead to better health care that takes into consideration the emotional, physical and psychological state of each family member. And that, said Dr. Rama Peri, is what makes La Red Health Center unique. “Here we care for all family members, from the newborn baby to the great-grandmother. And because of that, we understand how family dynamics can affect everyone’s health,” she said. For instance, Peri recently saw a mother worried about her child’s lack of appetite. Because Peri knew that the father had lost his job, she was able to more quickly assess the effect of stress on the child. La Red Health Center staff sees the center as a “health care home” for both the insured and a growing number of uninsured.

Founded in 2001, it is one of four Federally Qualified Health Centers in Delaware. The center accepts patients who have insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Those without insurance are also welcome, and they are assessed on a sliding-fee scale. In 2008, the center served approximately 5,000 patients during some 14,000 visits. Although often viewed as a treatment facility geared toward Hispanics, La Red sees patients of varied ethnic backgrounds. In fact, more than 40 percent of patients seen in 2008 were nonHispanic. Medical Director Dr. Fabricio Alarcón, one of the center’s founders, said an acute-care office visit often evolves into a comprehensive health promotion and prevention plan that addresses the whole patient rather than just the disease or condition. “Our goal is to offer families continuous primary and preventive care that reduces the risk of new health problems while lowering the overall potential cost of care,” he added. The staff at La Red also includes a nurse practitioner, a physician’s assistant and a certified nurse midwife. The center has contracts with two obstetric gynecologists, a licensed social worker and clinical counselor for behavioral health issues. Peri said the center also offers a wide range of programs for children, such as infant care, childhood immunizations, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, lead poisoning

screenings, school and sports physicals, vision screenings and childhood nutrition counseling. The family physician is adamant about preventive health care for children. “It’s a concept that a lot of people don’t understand,” she said. Duffield understands. The mother of two girls – Dasia, 6,

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Entertainment Miss Delaware to host ‘Miss Delaware’s Got Talent’, ‘Little Sister’ competition The Miss Delaware Organization is excited to host its first ever talent competition, “Miss Delaware’s Got Talent” and the fourth annual Miss Delaware “Little Sister” competition. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, twirl, juggle, or act, this is the competition for you. Competitors will kick off the Miss Delaware 2009 Pageant on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. as pre-show entertainment. Each competitor will be assigned to one

of the nights for their performance. Winners will have the opportunity to perform during the final night competition of the Miss Delaware 2009 Pageant on Saturday, June 13. The entry fee is $50 and the deadline to enter is June 1. For more information and act restrictions, contact Aimee at aimeestring@yahoo.com or Kenney at 302-245-2755. The fourth annual Miss Delaware “Little Sister” Program is open to all

girls between the ages of 5 and 11. The “Little Sisters” will have the opportunity to perform live on stage with Miss Delaware 2008, Galen Giaccone, and the Miss Delaware 2009 contestants during the Miss Delaware 2009 Scholarship Pageant Preliminary Competitions, Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, 8 p.m., at the Rollins Theater, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover. The “Little Sisters” will dance in a special production number and escort a 2009

contestant during the evening gown competition. Cost to participate is a donation of $100. No dance training is necessary. All proceeds will benefit the Miss Delaware Scholarship Awards. For more information, and application materials, contact Aimee at aimeestring@yahoo.com or call 302-629-2184. Little Sisters will be chosen on a first come, first served basis. For more information, visit www.missdelaware.org.

Delaware offers discounts Free fishing weekend is offered More than 70 businesses and destinations statewide, including hotels, restaurants and attractions are offering special deals in an effort to boost area tourism during the economic downturn. The discounts are part of a promotional and online advertising campaign led by the Delaware Tourism Office, which encourages residents of neighboring states to visit. The campaign, “Push Button to Escape,” draws on people’s need for a getaway from today’s economic and social conditions. “People are looking for an escape right now,” said Dina Reider-Hicks, director of Marketing and Communications for the Delaware Tourism Office. “People are overwhelmed with news of the global financial crisis, tumbling housing prices and credit freezes, and corporate downsizings and closures. We’re offering an escape to Delaware for an affordable break from it all.” The Delaware Tourism Office teamed up with the Governor’s Tourism Advisory Board, the Convention and Visitors Bureaus from New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware Hotel Lodging Association and Delaware Tourism Alliance to

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In celebration of National Fishing Week, June 6-14, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife invites you to test your favorite First State waters for a free taste of this year’s fishing, clamming and crabbing season by holding free fishing days on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7. On these two days, anyone may fish in Delaware waters without a fishing license. National Fishing Week festivities will also include the Division’s 23rd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro.With the exception of this one weekend, resident and non-resident anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 fishing in any Delaware waters – including ponds, impoundments,

PPP presents play ‘Stinkin Rich’

“Stinkin’ Rich,” an adaptation of Moliere’s “The Miser” by Henry Woronicz, opens on Friday, June 12 at Possum Point Players in Georgetown. This hilarious comedy tells the tale of Harper – a “modern” miser played by Doug Friend – and his schemes to make even more money by marrying-off his children advantageously. Unfortunately for Harper, his children – daughter Alice played by Sierra Spicer of Laurel and son Clayton played by Peyton Lynch of Georgetown –

streams, rivers, bays and ocean - are required to purchase a fishing license and display it while fishing. Clammers and crabbers are also required to have fishing licenses. Delaware residents older than 65 and both residents and non-residents under age 16 do not have to purchase a license. Licenses are required for non-residents age 65 and older. Fishing licenses for Delaware residents cost $8.50, while non-residents pay $20 a year or $12.50 for a seven-day license. To purchase a Delaware fishing license online, view the Fishing Guide, or for more information on fishing licenses, visit the DNREC Fisheries homepage at www.fw.delaware.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Fisheries. aspx. For more information, call 302-739-9918. have their own ideas for how best to take advantage of their father’s wealth. The cast also includes Jay Collier of Berlin as Valentine, Pat Erhardt of Seaford as Jacque, Lauren Henry as Felicity, Kim Klabe of Rehoboth Beach as Rose, and Mike Mahaffie of Lewes as Simon. Performances of Stinkin’ Rich are June 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8 p.m. and on June 14 & 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are now available for $18 ($17 for seniors or students) by calling the Possum Ticketline at 302-856-4560.

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Steak recipes for the budget conscious consumer With almost everybody feeling that a little belt-tightening is in order oretta norr these days, we’re more likely to hear the question, “Do you want ketchup or mustard on that dog?” wafting over back yard fences. With that situation in mind, Cooks Illustrated has taken a stab at letting us have our steak and eat it, too. They recently taste-tested a dozen inexpensive steaks to see if any were pan or grill worthy. Unfortunately, as I suspected, very few passed muster. Those that deemed fit to fiddle with 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika include: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin • Boneless Shell Sirloin Steak (top butt, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander butt steak, top sirloin steak, center-cut roast) 1 teaspoon black pepper - This cut comes from one of the two main 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon muscles in the hip and can be very large. Pinch of ground cloves Look for a 1-pound piece about 1 1/4 inch 1 tablespoon olive oil thick. Tasters praised it for its great beef 2 1/4 pounds skirt steak (2 steaks), each flavor and tenderness. halved crosswise • Flap Meat Steak (top sirloin tips, Mince garlic and mash to a paste with sirloin tip steak) - This steak varies a lot kosher salt. Stir together spices in a bowl, in size. Look for a 1-pound steak of even then stir in garlic and oil until a paste forms. thickness. Tasters cited its great flavor as Pat steak dry, then rub all over with paste. the main selling point. Marinate steak in a sealed large plastic bag, If you feel like having a steak and want chilled, at least 6 hours. to skirt around shelling out a lot of dough, Bring steak to room temperature, about here’s a few recipes to avoid the flap. 30 minutes. While steak comes to room temperature, prepare grill for cooking. If Grilled Spice-Rubbed Skirt Steak using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom Because skirt steaks can be very long, of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is it’s much easier to handle them when they hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches are cut in half. above rack for 1 to 2 seconds. If using a Yield: 6 servings gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 3 garlic cloves 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

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high. Grill steak on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning over once, 4 to 6 minutes total for medium-rare. Cut steak diagonally across grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices and serve.

Garlic-and-Chili-Rubbed Steaks Yield: 4 servings 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 large garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon sugar 3 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Four 1-inch-thick strip or shell steaks In a small bowl, stir together chili powder, garlic paste, cumin, and sugar and stir in Worcestershire sauce to make a paste. Arrange steaks on a plate large enough to hold them in one layer and rub both sides of steaks with chili paste. Transfer steaks to a large sealable plastic bag. Marinate steaks, chilled, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days. Grill steaks on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 5 minutes on each side for mediumrare. (Alternatively, steaks may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned large ridged grill pan over moderately high heat.) Transfer steaks to plates and let stand 5 minutes. Gourmet/ August 1995 Grilled Sirloin Tip Steaks with Blue Cheese-Walnut Butter Robust flavors of blue cheese and walnuts go a long way in this flavored butter. Any leftover butter is good on baked potatoes, or spread it on baguette rounds.)

Yield: 6 servings 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/3 cups) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 3/4 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, finely crumbled 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (about 1 ounce) 6 large garlic cloves, peeled 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pound top sirloin steaks (1 inch thick) Combine cheese, butter, parsley and 3/4 teaspoon rosemary in medium bowl. Stir to blend well. Mix in walnuts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer blue cheese butter to small bowl. (Blue cheese butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring butter to room temperature before using.) Combine 1 tablespoon rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper in processor. Blend until mixture resembles coarse paste. Pat steaks dry. Place in large baking dish. Rub 2 teaspoons of garlic paste on each side of each steak. Cover and let stand 1 hour at room temperature. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to platter and let stand 5 minutes. Cut each steak into 3 equal portions. Top each portion with a spoonful of blue cheese butter and serve. Bon Appétit/ July 1996

9th Annual First State Antique trActor club Show tractors - cars - trucks

June 12, 13, 14, 2009

Show to be held at the Delaware State Fairground Featuring “Ford & Ferguson” Tractors

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All Makes and Models Welcome - Engines, Garden Tractors & Memorabilia - Dash Plaques & Buttons to First 250 Exhibitors

Friday • 10 am - 10 pm

10 am Opening Ceremonies 12:00 Parade of Tractors 1:30 pm 4-H Tractor Driving Competition 1:30 & 3:30 pm Entertainment (Joe Dawson) 7:00 Live Auction

Flea Market All 3 Days!!! live Auction at 7:00 PM on Friday Silent Auction Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 4-h Petting Zoo All 3 Days

SaTUrday • 10 am - 10 pm

10 am Opening Ceremonies (No Name Band) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Silent Auction 10:15 am Tractor Games 10:30 am & 3:30 pm Entertainment 12:00 pm Parade of Tractors 1:30 pm Kids Pedal Pull 6:00 pm - 10:00 Entertainment (Tidewater Band)

SUNday • 9 am - 4 pm

9:30 am Church Service 10:00 am Opening Ceremonies 11:00 am - 4:00 pm - Lawn Tractor Pull

(Easter Shore Stk Garden Tractor Pulling Assoc)

12:00 pm Parade of Tractors 1:30 pm Entertainment (Two Mile Road) 3:30 Pedal Tractor Raffle 4:00 pm Closing

Good Food All 3 Days For more information Call 302-875-7427 Show Days Phone 410-0432 No Alcohol RV camping (water electric)

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YARD SALE LARGE YARD SALE, Sat., 6/6, 8 am - til. 9177 Sharptown Road, Laurel. 6/4 MULTI-FAMILY YARD Sale, 6/6, 8-2, 410 West Summit Dr., Seaford. Little Meadows Comm. Follow signs. Tools, furn., pictures, clothes, toys & fishing equip. GARAGE SALE: 6/6, 8 am-noon. 9754 Sunnyside Rd., Bridgeville. Furniture, books, home school curriculum, toys, dishes and other things.

CAMPERS/ TRAILERS ‘95 WINNEBAGO RIALTA 22’ MH, exc. cond., every option, low mi., BO over $12,000. Can be seen at 3265 Old Sharptown Rd. 875-3656. 5/14 TOW DOLLY: 2002 Demco Kar Kaddy with surge brakes & turning axle. Will accept up to 72” wheel base. $1,200. 628-4151. ‘97 STARCRAFT PU PopUp Camper, 8’, exc. cond., $2500 firm. 629-6592 o4 629-8206. 4/23

BOATS ‘99 STINGRAY 19ORS 3.0 Mercruiser 135 hp. Great river ski boat, includes many extra, $7800. Ask for Mark. (Seaford area), 302841-8230. 6/4 ATOMIC 4 MARINE ENGINE w/Walters V Drive. Rebuilt & bench tested. $2000. 628-0312. 5/28

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YARD SALE: Sat., 6/6, 8 am - noon. 26227 Line Rd (Reliance). Lots of girls toddler clothes, HH items, stainless steel dbl. kit. sink w/faucets, almost new. 6/4

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CHRIST LUTHERAN CH. Annual Yard Sale, 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, Fri., 6/5 & Sat., 6/6, 7:30 a.m. Scrapple sandwiches & baked goods. Benefits Habitat for Humanity. 629-9755

ORIG. STAR WARS TOYS, make offer. 628-1880. 4/23

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LANDSCAPING TRAILER, 5X10, reasonable price. 875-2893. 5/7

AUTOMOTIVE 5 DIGIT DE TAG #38-226, blk./wh. porcelain tag incl., $650 OBO. 629-7140. 5/21 ‘86 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, $800 negotiable. Good running cond. 875-9401. 5/14

SERVICES WANTED SOMEONE TO DO YARD WORK, mowing & trimming, etc., $10 hr. 875-0115. 5/28 NEED TV ANTENNA INSTALLED, for reasonable price. Call 410-546-4335 for details. 5/7

2 NEW TIRES, P175/65 R14, $100. 875-9401. 5/14

MOTORCYCLES/ REC VEHICLES 2006 H.D FLSTNI Softail Deluxe. 3.,000 mi. since new. $16,000. 855-2308 day, 629-3794 eve. 4/16

ANT. CHILD’S CRIB/Youth Bed, 100 years old, $100. 629-2173. 4/30

FOR SALE STONEWORKS CONESTOGA Fieldstone, 150 -160 sq ft., $800. Call 629-9208. 6/4 GIRL’S BICYCLE, 26”, in exc. cond. Come see at 6833 Robin Dr., Atlanta Estates. Asking $25. GARDEN CART/WAGON, new, yellow, fold down sides, 1200 lb. cap., $65, 875-9431. 6/4

TOTAL GYM XL, exc. cond., many accessories, compact, $195. 875-9431. 6/4 UTILITY TRAILER, 5’ X 12’ Diamond C, New cond., garage kept, Bi-fold Gate, 3000 lb. GVW, 2yr. De tags, $1000 firm. 875-9431. 6/4 DR SET for sale. 2 piece hutch & dining room tablemedium wood finish. $750. 337-3063. 6/4 BED FRAME: Queen size, cherry, $25. 628-0312. 6/4 COMPOSTER: ComposTumbler...large barrel-type. $50. 628-0312. 6/4 OVER 200 VHS MOVIES, $75. 628-1880. 6/4 COLOR TV’s, 25”, $35. 19”, $25. 628-1880. 6/4 WASHER & DRYERS FOR SALE, Repairs done also. 629-9809. 5/28/2t RECLINING MASSAGE CHAIR, black, $55. 6297920 or 443-783-0845. 5/28 SWIIMING POOL MOTOR & Filter by Hayward, $300. 875-5517. 5/28 BISSELL UPRIGHT SWEEPER with user guide & extra bags, good cond., $50 OBO. 410-896-3433. 5/28 2 VERTICAL BLINDS, grape color, 34 7/8”w x 58 3/4” L w/valances & hardware, like new, purchased fr. Home Dept. $100 OBO. 410-896-3433. 5/28 PRINTER, LASER COLOR, HP1500L, Works. $70 OBO. (Seaf./Laurel) 302-2221600 gingersotheremail@ yahoo.com. 5/28 STANLEY FRONT DOOR 6 Panels w/sidelights. Brand new. Paid $654.95. $300 Firm. 628-0312. 5/28 PRESTO PRESSURE CANNING COOKER, $25. 629-6719. 5/21

ADMINISTRATIVE EDUCATIONAL VACANCIES:

The Delmar School District/Delmar Middle & Senior High School is accepting completed District paper applications for the following positions: • Senior High School Assistant Principal [grades 9-12] • Middle School Assistant Principal [grades 6-8] Date of employment is July 1, 2009. Review of applications will begin immediately and interviews will begin the week of June 15, 2009. Contact Human Resources @ 302/846-9544 x111 for an application. EOE

FLOWERING PERENNIALS, 15 diff. types avail., $1 ea. 628-8639. 5/21 ACCORDIAN, full sized, exc. cond., $250. 16 78RPM records, variety, $25 for all. No Sunday calls. 629-4768. 5/21 QUEEN-SIzE bed w/ silver wrought iron headboard, $125. Quilt & pillow shams, $40. Computer desk, $35 875-2233. 5/21 BABY ITEMS: Fisher-Price Kick ’N Play bouncy seat, $10. Cosco stroller, $20. Graco swing, $65. 8752233. 5/21 LEATHER CLUB ladies med. motorcyle jacket w/ zip-out Thinsulate liner, vest, chaps & riding gloves, pd. $250, worn 2x, $125. GOLF CLUBS: left-hand XPC-200, $50; right-hd. Nomad, $100. 20” RCA XL100 TV, perfect cond., cable ready, $50. Hughes Network High-Speed Broadband Internet system w/satellite dish, $75. 8752233. 5/21 WICKER GROUP: Sage green, 2 rockers, side table & chaise, $400. 5-digit DE tag #55588, make offer. 875-2233. 5/21 GAS GRILL, Charm Glow, stainless, 4 burners & 1 side burner w/elec. igniters, 2 propane tanks, 1 full, 1 used 4 times; Outdoor cvr. & locking wheels, instruction booklet, 1 yr old $235. Must sell! 875-2460. 5/14 CRAFTSMAN RIDING MOWER, mid-engine, 13.5 hp, elec. start, 30” mower/ mulcher, hydrostatic drive, model 536.270282. approx. 2 yrs.6/4/09 old, Sears price -- 2 col. x $1399, asking $775. 6299083. 5/14

SLEEP SOFA, LA-z-BOY, like-new queen, stripe fabric, navy, tan, burgandy, $300. 629-6337. 5/14 FIG BUSH $5. Gladiola bulbs, 5 for $1. 628-8639. 5/7 ENTERTAINMENT CTR., oak, glass door w/5 shelves on left. Rt. side w/drawer & room for TV & VCR/DVD. $25. 536-7802. 5/7 ROTO-TILLER, Craftsman, 6.5 hp, 17”, rear tines, $500. 875-0688. 5/7 ELEC. RANGE, white, $75 OBO. 443-510-2447. 5/7 KIT. APPLIANCES: Sideby-side refrig., 20 cu. ft., water/ice in door. 30” Freestanding gas range. 24” built-in dishwasher. 30” Microwave hood combo, all white GE. All 4 $1100, you haul. 875-7775. 5/7 INT’L. 2 BOTTOM PLOW on Rubber, spare parts, great shape, new red paint, $299. 846-9788. 5/7 ATLAS BAND SAW on coaster stand, extra blades, $199. 846-9788. 5/7 WOOD BASKETS & Crates, various sizes (bushels, 5/8’s, hampers, etc.) 8757460 after 6 pm. 4/30 UTILITY TABLE, 36”x72”, wood grain formica top, folding metal legs w/cross bars, top cond., $30. 8755086. 4/30 CAR SEAT, $15, good cond. 875-7421. 4/30

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following Commission term will be expiring June 30, 2009. The following appointment is available: Delmar Library Commission - 1

The Delmar Public Library Commissioners oversee the library as representatives of the community. They also: • determine and adopt policies to govern the operation and program of the library; • review and monitor the budget; • secure and provide sufficient funding; • employ a director and staff; and • actively support library legislation. Volunteer Commissioners are appointed by the Resident Judge of the Superior Court of Sussex County. Any Delaware resident, living within the Delmar School District, interested in being considered for appointment to the Commission should submit an application to the library by 6:00 pm on June 15, 2009.

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I, Gerald L. Austin, as of May 22, 2009 will not be responsible for any bills incurred by anyone other than myself. Gerald L. Austin 6/4/1tc

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The Laurel Mayor and council will be holding a public hearing on Monday, June 22, 2009, beginning at 7:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. The purpose of the public hearing is for the presentation of the town’s proposed FY 2010 Budget. The public hearing will be held in Mayor and Council Chambers, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel, Delaware. 6/4/1tc

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Estate of Herman Levater West, Jr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Herman Levater West, Jr., who departed this life on the 24th day of February, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Valvetta L. West, Crystal A. Woolford on the 26th day of May, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrices on or before the 24th day of October, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrices: Valvetta L. West 805 Woodland Mills Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Crystal A Woolford 24160 German Road Seaford, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 6/26//3tc

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Estate of Dorothy S. Smith, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration WWA upon the estate of Dorothy S. Smith who departed this life on the 24th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Cathaleen S. Guessford on the 26th day of May, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix WWA on or before the 24th day of December, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix WWA: Cathaleen S. Guessford 415 Shepherd Ave. Cambridge, MD 21613 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua & Yori, P.A. 28 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 6/26//3tc

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Estate of Bonnie M. Huffman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Bonnie M. Huffman who departed this life on the 28th day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Doris Marine, Sandra Dukes on the 8th day of May, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 28th day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

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Co-Executrices: Doris Marine 30354 E. Trap Pond Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Sandra Dukes 28385 Dukes Lumber Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/21/3tc

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Estate of Esther Hannah Van Kampen, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Esther Hannah Van Kampen who departed this life on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Lewis Van Kampen on the 12th day of May, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 2nd day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Lewis Van Kampen 9 Marathon Dr. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/21/3tc

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Estate of Freddie Roberts, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Freddie Roberts who departed this life on the 14th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Denise Ward on the 7th day of May, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 14th day of December, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Denise Ward 201 Spruce St. Delmar, MD 21875 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/21/3tc

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• JUNE 4 - 10, 2009 SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found in the Northwesterly right-ofway line of County Road 490A, which concrete monument is a corner for this land and lands now or formerly of Charles C. Wilson, Etux.; thence by and with aforesaid right-ofway South 42 degrees 01 minutes 00 seconds West 101.00 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and lands now or formerly of Wayne E. Hitchens, etux. North 52 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West 200.00 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and lands now or formerly of Tuong J. Quan and Mai H. Pharo North 42 degrees 01 minutes 00 seconds East 101.00 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and lands now or formerly of Charles C. Wilson, etux. South 52 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet home to the place of beginning, the contents thereof what they may as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated April 1, 1997. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto TRACIE L. JUSTICE by deed of Carl L. Truitt, Jr. by deed dated April 30, 1997 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Record 2198, Page 236. The said Tracie L. Justice having departed this life on September 2, 2007 leaving said lands and premises unto SEAN SCHEEL, Administrator and heir to the Estate of Tracie L. Justice and RAYMOND C. JUSTICE, III, father and next friend of Brook Justice, heir to the Estate of Tracie L. Justice. Tax Parcel: 1-32-10.00-

PAGE 29 25.00 Property Address: 28356 River Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of SEAN SCHEEL, ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF TRACIE L. JUSTICE; RAYMOND C. JUSTICE, III, FATHER AND NEXT FRIEND OF BROOKE JUSTICE, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF TRACIE L. JUSTICE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain Jot, piece and parcel of land, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County,

Delaware, being known and designated as LOT NUMBER TEN (10) AND THE NORTHWEST ONE-HALF OF LOT NUMBER ELEVEN (11), on the Southwesterly side of Atlanta Circle, in the subdivision known as ATLANTA ESTATES ADDITION, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on the Southwesterly right of way line of Atlanta Circle, at a corner for this lot and the Southwesterly one-half of Lot Number 11; thence with the line of this lot and the line of the Southwesterly one-half of Lot 11, South 29 degrees 09 minutes 09 seconds West 260.85 feet to a concrete monument, a common corner for this lot, the Southwesterly onehalf of Lot Number 11 and lands now or formerly of Ronald L. Russell, et ux; thence with the line of this lot, the line of lands now or formerly of Ronald L. Russell, and the line of lands now or formerly of Frederick B. Thomas, et ux, North 35 degrees 05 minutes 06 seconds West 91.31 feet to a concrete monument; thence continuing with the line of this lot and the line of lands now or formerly of Frederick B. Thomas, et ux, North 58 degrees 49 minutes 21 seconds West 75.71 feet to a concrete monument, a corner for this lot, lands now or formerly of Frederick B. Thomas, et ux and Lot Number 9; thence with the line of this lot and the line of Lot Number 9, North 31 degrees 10 minutes 39 seconds East 224.12 feet to a concrete monument located on the Southwesterly right of way line of Atlanta Circle; thence with the line of this lot and the right of way line of Atlanta Circle, South 58 degrees 49 minutes 21 seconds East 150.00 feet to a concrete monument, the place of beginning, containing 36,015 square feet, more or less, as surveyed by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated January 26, 1979. BEING the same lands and premises which Dale L. Messick, by Deed dated September 14, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3500, Page 108, did grant and convey unto Gregory J. Barone and Joyce Barone, husband and wife and Carl Gail. Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.00264.00 Property Address: 6738 Atlanta Circle, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash See LEGALS—page 30

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or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of GREGORY J. & JOYCE A. BARONE AND CARL GAIL and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and being known as Parcel D situate in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, described more particularly as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the Southerly right of way line of Road No. 20-A; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 571.81 feet, delta 21 degrees 56 minutes 43 seconds, an arc of 219.01 feet, a chord of 217.68 feet and

MORNING STAR a bearing of South 82 degrees 33 minutes 49 seconds East to a rebar found; thence with Road No. 516 South 26 degrees 57 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 199.27 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and with Parcel C, North 63 degrees 02 minutes 40 seconds West, a distance of 205.24 feet to a rebar found; thence North 26 degrees 59 minutes 20 seconds West, a distance of 126.54 feet home to the point and place of beginning, as shown on a plat by Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated September 26, 2002. AND BEING the same lands and premises which The Merle L. Embleton & Inez A. Embleton Charitable Remainder Trust, by the Mennonite Foundation, Int., as Co-Trustee and Merle L. Embleton, as Co-Trustee, by deed dated September 27, 2002 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 2769, Page 213 did grant and convey unto RIGOBERTO RAMOS, in fee. Tax Parcel: 1-32-2.0844.00 Property Address: 11138 Church Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County.

Seized and taken in Execution the property of RIGOBERTO RAMOS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land, with the improvements thereon erected, lying and situated in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware and being more particularly described in accordance with a recent survey by Ramesh C. Batta Associates, P.A., Land Surveyors, dated October 14, 1998, as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found in the southerly right of way line of Delaware Route 16 (70 feet wide) at a corner for this tract and for lands now or formerly of Cecil P. Howe; thence along the southerly right of way line of Delaware Route 16 North 86 deg. 09 min. 53 sec. East 155.67 feet to an iron pipe found, a corner for this parcel and for lands now or formerly of John H. McCall and Grace T. McCall, his wife; thence along a line of McCall lands South 15 deg. 40 min. 57 sec. West 150.32 feet to a point; thence South 86 deg. 20 min. 03 sec. West 95.40 feet along a line of McCall lands to a concrete monument found, thence South 08 deg. 36 min. 00 sec. West 82.83 feet to a concrete monument found, a corner for this parcel and for lands of Howe; thence North 01 deg. 48 min. 06 sec. West 222.42 feet along a line of Howe lands to the point and place of beginning and containing 19,438 square feet of land, be the same, more or less. BEING the same lands and premises which Scott R. Rust and Heather L. Rust, formerly known as Heather L. Hare, husband and wife, by Deed dated October 16, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2331, Page 94, did grant and convey unto Jennifer D. White, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-2.0016.00 Property Address: 2670

• JUNE 4 - 10, 2009 Hickman Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JENNIFER D. WHITE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and being known as Parcel “A” on a Plat by T.A. Temple, Jr. Del. P.L.S. #232 dated September 10, 1987 and situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware and known as Tax Map 2-3112-122 and described more particularly as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on

the easterly side of Road 530 - Old Meadow Road and being a corner for this land and lands of Richard 1. Rice; thence with Old Meadow Road North 14 degrees 02 minutes 32 seconds East 219.06 feet to a rebar set at the intersection of Old Meadow Road and Pit Road; thence with Pit Road South 44 degrees 06 minutes 18 seconds East a distance of 193.65 feet to a pipe found; thence with lands of Robert C. McBride South 37 degrees 33 minutes 42 seconds West a distance of 71.99 feet to a rebar found; thence South 61 degrees 22 minutes 28 seconds West a distance of 119.07 feet to a pipe found; thence with lands of Richard 1. Rice North 44 degrees 12 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 56.70 feet home to the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may and as shown on a plat by Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated March 2, 2004. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto KENNETH L. WILLEY, SR. by deed of Larry F. Hayward, Rebecca L. Hayward and Linda V. Hayward, dated September 27, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3211, Page 36. Tax Parcel: 2-31-12.00122.00 Property Address: 23687 Old Meadow Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented

to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of KENNETH L. WILLEY, SR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware known as Lot 21 of Mill Run Subdivision being described more particularly as follows to wit: BEGINNING at ½ “ pipe found along the most Northerly right of way line of County Road No. 632 (50’ r/w), said pipe being 0.61 mine more or less in a Easterly direction from the right of way line of State Route No. 36, said pipe also being a common property corner for this lot and Lot No. 20; thence turning and running with said common property line for this lot and Lot No. 20, North 44 degrees 42 minutes 35 seconds East 1,088.33 feet to a ½ “ pipe found on line; thence continuing along said course 743.13 feet to a point having a total distance of 1,831.46 feet, said point also being located on a property line for lands now or formerly of John F. Clark; thence turning and running with said common property line this lot and partially with lands now or formerly of John F. Clark, South 34 degrees 09 minutes 45 seconds East 125.25 feet to a point, said point being a common property corner for this lot and Lot No. 22; thence turning and running with common property line for this lot and Lot No. 22, South 44 degrees 42 minutes 35 seconds West 658.34 feet to a ½ “ pipe found, having a total distance of 1,712.83 feet, said pipe being located on the Northerly right of way line of County Road No. 632, said pipe also being a common property See LEGALS—page 32

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PAGE 32 LEGALS - from Page 30 corner for this lot and Lot No. 22; thence turning and running along said right of way line of County Road No. 632, North 82 degrees 50 minutes 04 seconds West 155.00 feet, home to the point and place of beginning. Be the contents thereof what they may as surveyed and shown on a plat prepared by Theodore B. Simpler, P.L.S., dated June 25, 2003. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Norman W. Steward and Sandra Steward, his wife by deed dated June 27, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Record 2854, Page 108 did grant and convey unto RICHARD R. TEMPLE AND TRlCIA L. TEMPLE, his wife, in fee. Tax Parcel: 4-30-3.0054.00 Property Address: 12011 Utica Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of RICHARD R. & TRICIA L. TEMPLE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc

MORNING STAR SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, designated as LOTS NINETEEN (19), TWENTY (20), TWENTY ONE (21) AND TWENTY TWO (22) on a plot of “Lands of Charles G. Friedel” more particularly described in accordance with a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated September 8, 2000, as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the South side of Road No. 534 (25 feet from the centerline thereof) a corner for this land and Lot 24; thence by and with Road No. 534, North 72 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds East 101.64 feet to a concrete monument found, a corner for this land and Lot 16; thence turning and running by and with Lots 16, 17 and 18, South 27 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East 175.40 feet to a pipe found on the North side of Pine Street (20 feet from the centerline thereof) a corner for this land and Lots 18, thence turning and running by and with Pine Street, South 62 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West 100.00 feet to a concrete monument found, a corner for this land and Lot 23; thence turning and running by and with Lots 23 and 24 North 27 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds West 193.60 feet to the place of Beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands conveyed unto Joseph S. Morris and Stacie V. Morris by deed of Roger E. Hammond and Althea Gail Hammond Trustees under revocable trust agreement of Roger E. Hammond and Althea Gail Hammond dated 11/23/94, deed dated October 6, 2000 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 2528, page 17. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00271.00 Property Address: 9674 Tharp Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check

payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JOSEPH S. & STACIE V. MORRIS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being known and designated as LOT SIXTYONE (61), on a Plot of North Towns End II prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc. of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Plot Book 87 at Page 141, and being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe (found) lying on the Southwesterly right-of-way line of Pleasant Drive (50’ right-of-way), said iron

• JUNE 4 - 10, 2009 pipe (found) being 936.9 feet more or less to Turkey Branch Road and being a common boundary line for this lot and for Lot 60; thence by and with Lot 60 South 42 degrees 27 minutes 36 seconds West 261.00 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for Lot 51 North 47 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds West 127.00 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and for Lot 62 North 42 degrees 27 minutes 36 seconds East 261.00 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence turning and running by and with the Southwesterly right-ofway line of Pleasant Drive (50’ right-of-way) South 47 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds East 127.00 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 33,147 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by MillerLewis, Inc. dated March 22, 2006. BEING the same lands and premises which Robert W. Durham, Trustee under an Irrevocable Trust Agreement for the Benefit of Robert W. Durham, Jr. dated October 22, 1996 and NHC, Inc. a corporation of the State of Delaware, by Deed dated April 12, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3299, Page 14, did grant and convey unto Warren J. Bailey and Stephanie L. Bailey, his wife. Tax Parcel: 4-32-6.00245.00 Property Address: 6502 Pleasant Drive, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by

the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of WARREN J. & STEPHANIE L. BAILEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece or parcel of land situate and lying in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a point located at the southerly edge of the right of way line of Rum Bridge Road, said point being approximately 24.00 feet North 29 degrees 51 minutes 11 seconds East from 14.00 inch marked oak tree; thence from at a point located at the southerly edge of the right of way line of Rum said point South 29 degrees 51 minutes 11 seconds West along the dividing line of this land and lands now or formerly of Chesapeake Corporation, said line being marked by trees, a distance of 1153.35 feet to a stone (found); thence continuing along lands now formerly of Chesapeake Corporation North 60 degrees 31 minutes 19 seconds West, said line being marked by trees, a distance of 1378.68 feet, passing over a marked twin maple tree found on the line, to a point in the center of Arthur’s Branch; thence by and with the meanderings of Arthur’s Branch the following courses and distances: South 15 degrees 23 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 59.15 feet to a point; South 08 degrees 51 minutes 25 seconds East a distance of 93.73 feet to a point; thence

South 28 degrees 04 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 102.67 feet to a point; thence South 52 degrees 57 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 41.70 feet to a point; thence South 68 degrees 24 minutes 23 seconds East a distance of 113.32 feet to a point; thence South 24 degrees 31 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 84.39 feet to a point; thence South 43 degrees 34 minutes 42 seconds East a distance of33.05 feet to a point; thence South 62 degrees 40 minutes 27 seconds East a distance of 203.42 feet to a point; thence South 64 degrees 49 minutes 49 seconds East a distance of 252.66 feet to a point; thence South 36 degrees 41 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 208.14 feet to a point; thence South 70 degrees 48 minutes 19 seconds East a distance of 328.46 feet to a point; thence South 14 degree 39 minutes 59 second East a distance of 116.16 feet to a point; thence South 59 degrees 46 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of 78.16 feet to a point; thence North 76 degrees 58 minutes 51 seconds East a distance of 89.54 feet to a point; thence South 50 degrees 39 minutes 44 seconds East a distance of 307.40 feet to a point; thence South 60 degrees 06 minutes 24 seconds East a distance of 643.94 feet to a point; said point being located South 17 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds West of a concrete marker (set); thence North 17 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 18.66 feet along lands now or formerly of Leroy B. Tyndall, Jr., to a concrete marker; thence continuing along said Tyndall lands North 17 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 740.05 feet to a marked cedar post (found); thence continuing North 27 degrees 49 minutes 13 seconds East along lands now or formerly of James Wyatt a distance of 475.79 feet to a marked gum tree (found); thence continuing along said Wyatt lands North 27 degrees 49 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 23.2 feet to a paint; said point being located at the southerly edge of the right of way line of Rum Bridge Road; thence along the southerly edge of the right of way line of Rum Bridge Road, North 56 degrees 30 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 187.23 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right of way line North 45 degrees 47 minutes 39 seconds West a distance See LEGALS—page 33

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 32 of 840.07 feet to a point, said point being the place of beginning. Said to contain 39.136 acres of land, more or less, as surveyed by J.J. McCann, Inc. P.L.S. 299, dated July 1977, a copy of which survey is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 13, Page 47. BEING the same lands and premises which Richard Banks, Sr., individually and as guardian for Ashley Lynn Banks, a minor, Sandra W. Banks, individually and as guardian for Ashley Lynn Banks, a minor and Richard Banks, Jr., by Deed dated September 27, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3365, Page 224, did grant and convey unto Richard Banks, Sr. and Sandra W. Banks, husband and wife. Tax Parcel: 2-31-15.003.00 Property Address: 17287 Rottie Haven Road, Georgetown Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of

SANDRA W. & RICHARD BANKS, SR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as Lot 26, Section 4 of “Westview” and as shown on a survey by TempleSellers, Inc., dated July 7, 2005, more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found at a corner of this lot and Lot 28 and on the easterly side of Hickory Lane; thence with Hickory Lane, North 00 degrees 10 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 60.14 feet to a rebar found; thence with Lot 24 North 84 degrees 40 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 144.67 feet to a fence post found; thence with Lot 25 South 02 degrees 57 minutes 26 seconds East a distance of 59.91 feet to a concrete monument; thence with Lot 28 South 84 degrees 40 minutes 12 seconds West, a distance of 147.95 feet home to the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto BRANDY M. WIDDOWSON, by deed of Asset Development Company, LLC dated June 19, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3324, Page 323. Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.0564.00 Property Address: 513 Hickory Lane, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Ca-

shier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of BRANDY M. WIDDOWSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe found on the West side of U ,S, Road #13 (200’ right of way), a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Sussex Trust Company, said beginning point being 110 feet more or less South of County Road #534; thence, by and with US” Road #13, South 12 degrees 42 minutes 25 seconds West 155.73 feet to an iron pipe found, a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Star East, Inc.; thence, turning and running by and with lands now or formerly of Star East, Inc, North 77 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds West 192.00 feet to an iron rod found, a corner for this lot; thence, turning and,

• JUNE 4 - 10, 2009 running by and with lands now or formerly of Seaford Properties, LLC, North 20 degrees 48 minutes 52 seconds East 157.19 feet to an iron rod found, a corner for this lot: thence, turning and running by and with lands now or formerly of Sussex Trust Company, South 77 degrees 20 minutes 20 seconds East 169.83 feet to the place of beginning, containing therein 28,162 square feet of land, more or less as surveyed by MillerLewis, Inc., dated May 14, 1998. Tax Parcel: 3-31-5.0050.17 Property Address: Lot 3, Seaford Village Shopping Center, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ISLAND DEVELOPERS SEAFORD, LLC and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Com-

PAGE 33 plex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being more fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a concrete marker on the Northwesterly side of the State Road leading from Seaford to Middleford, a corner for lands now or formerly of Betty J. Wainwright and/or Philip H. Wainwright, thence along said State Road South 53 deg. 20 min. West 100 feet to a concrete marker, thence with other lands of Victor E. Hurly North 36 deg. 40 min. West 325 feet to a concrete marker; thence North 81 deg. 56 min. East 113.8 feet to a concrete marker and corner of lands now or formerly of Betty 1. Wainwright and/or Philip H. Wainwright; thence along lands of said Betty J. Wainwright and/or Philip H. Wainwright South 36 deg. 40 min. East 270 feet to the place of beginning, also includes all of the land the full width of this lot down to the water edge. Containing within these metes and bounds 29,750 square feet of land, be the same more or less. BEING the same land and premises that James L. Brownlee and Erika Brownlee by deed dated April 25, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3516, Page 131, did grant and convey unto James L. Brownlee, in fee. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.0018.00 Property Address: 9135 Middleford Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to

be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JAMES L. BROWNLEE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Blades, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being deposited as LOT NO. 38, on the plot of MOORE’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF BLADES and being more particularly described as follows; BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on the eastern side of Route No. 13A (Market Street) said monument being 19.1 feet from the centerline of said Route No, 13A and being 70.5 feet from the centerline of Sixth Street and also being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of AR. Bowden; thence along lands now or formerly of A.R. Bowden, North 87 degrees 00 minutes East, 97.90 feet to a concrete monument and other land now or formerly of AR. Bowden; thence along lands now of formerly of A.R. Bowden South 04 degrees 59 minutes East, 49.2 feet to a concrete monument and lands now or formerly of Harvey D. Hitchens; thence along lands now or formerly of Harvey D. Hitchens South 86 degrees 09 minutes West, 102.4 feet to a concrete monument located at a 4 foot sidewalk on the eastern side of the aforesaid Route No. 13A; thence See LEGALS—page 34

PAGE 34 LEGALS - from Page 33 along these lands and said sidewalk North 00 degrees 09 minutes East, 50.75 feet to the place of Beginning, containing 5,000 square feet of lands, more or less. BEING the same property conveyed to Clinton David Dunn from Michael T. Ewton, by Deed dated February 15, 2000, and recorded on February 16, 2000, in Book 2461, Page 261. BEING the same land and premises that Clinton David Dunn by deed dated April 12, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3305, Page 235, did grant and convey unto Monty Twilley, in fee. Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.15151.00 Property Address: 602 South Market Street, Blades Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MONTY TWILLEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc

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MORNING STAR SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece, parcel and tract of land, lying and being situate in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, and the State of Delaware, depicted on a survey prepared by Charles D. Murphy Associates, Inc., dated 15 October 2003, and comprising all of Parcel C, on a plan of Triple G & D Farm Enterprises, as filed with the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plat Book 82 Page 119, lying on the northeasterly side of County Road 632, but not adjacent to, adjoining lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson, Horace A. Jr. and Bonnie G. Maloney, lands now or formerly of Kenneth D. and Donna L. Bender, lands now or formerly of Ernest L. and Sara W. Rogers, lands now or formerly of Noble M. Schuyler, also known as parcel B and lands now or formerly of Albert M. Jr. and Cindy L. French, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: COMMENCING at a point on the northeasterly right-ofway line of County Road 632 and in the centerline of a fifty (50) foot wide access easement inside lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson, said point being distant 4,062 feet, more or less from the right-of-way line intersection of County Road 611; thence running through said Anderson lands the following five (5) courses and distances: 1) North 08 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East 66.89 feet; (2) North 30 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds East 74.81 feet; 3) North 57 degrees 05 minutes 18 seconds East 79.87 feet; 4) North 41 degrees 47 minutes 29 second East 88.02 feet and 5) North 55 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East 46.07 feet; to a point on line of lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson; thence running with said Anderson lands and in part with the centerline of said fifty (50) foot wide access easement, South 77 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds East 33.48 feet to a found iron pipe at a corner for lands now or formerly of Albert M. Jr. and Cindy L. French at the point of beginning; thence running

with lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson on the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) North 77 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds West 165.82 feet and 2) North 76 degrees 46 minutes 43 seconds West 29.54 feet, to a point at a corner for lands now or formerly of Horace A. Jr. And Bonnie G. Maloney; thence running with said Maloney lands, North 01 degrees 24 minutes 18 seconds East 874.58 feet to a point at a corner for lands now or formerly of Kenneth D. and Donna L. Bender; thence running with said Bender lands, North 79 degrees 29 minutes 59 seconds East 1,102.41 feet to a point at a corner for lands now or formerly of Ernest L. and Sara W. Rogers; thence running with said Rogers lands the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) South 72 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East 928.95 feet and 2) South 28 degrees 03 minutes 12 seconds West 297.56 feet, to a point at a corner for Parcel B; thence running with said Parcel B, North 88 degrees 23 minutes 31 seconds West 1,623.47 feet to a found iron pipe at a corner for the said Parcel B; thence finally running with said Parcel B, lands now or formerly of Albert M. Jr. and Cindy L. Frenche and in part with a 50 foot wide access easement South 03 degrees 38 minutes 50 seconds West, passing over a found iron pipe at 243.77 feet for a total distance of 629.95 feet to the place of beginning, containing 20.35 acres of land, more or less. TOGETHER with the right of ingress and egress over a fifty (50) foot wide access easement from County Road 632 through lands now or formerly of Charles A. and Alice R. Anderson, as depicted on the above mentioned plat. This right of ingress and egress is to run with the land, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: Being the same lands and premises which Jennifer J. Clagg, did grant and convey unto Jennifer J. Clagg and Jason C. Clagg, by deed dated May 24, 2005 and recorded on May 25, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3147 at Page 171. Tax Parcel: 4-30-6.002.00 Property Address: 12921 Lighthouse Lane, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s

• JUNE 4 - 10, 2009 license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JASON C. & JENNIFER J. CLAGG and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with improves thereon situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, County of Sussex, State of Delaware, in or near the corporate limits of the Town of Laurel binding on the State Highway leading from Laurel to Sharptown and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 15, Plot A as shown on a plot of lots as surveyed by Raul K. Torbert in October 1934, said plot being recorded in the Recorder of Deeds Office at Georgetown in Deed Book 297, Page 596, said lot lying on the North side of the State Highway leading from Laurel to Sharptown and beginning on the line

of said State Highway and a corner of this lot and Lot No. 16 running in a Northerly direction 200 feet to the corner of Lot No. 18; thence along Lot No. 18 Easterly a distance of 50 feet to Lot No. 19; thence in a Southerly direction along Lot No. 14 a distance of 200 feet to the State Highway; thence with said State Highway Westerly a distance of 50 feet to the point and place of beginning, by the contents thereof what they may. Being the same lands and premises which Richard D. Ferguson, Charlotte Ferguson and Dorothy L. Vannoy did grant and convey unto Jacob H. West by deed dated July 17, 2006 and recorded on July 26,2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03338 Page 263. Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.10104.00 Property Address: 9253 West Sharptown Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of JACOB H. WEST and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land with improvements thereon situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known as Lot 17, Section 2, and Lot 18, Section 3 “Heritage Village” and north half of old 30.00 foot wide public road and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument found on the Southerly right-of-way line of Park Drive, said concrete monument found being a common boundary line for these lots and for Lot 16, Section 2; thence by and with aforesaid rightof-way North 80 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds East 200.00 feet to a concrete monument found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for these lots and for Lot 19, Section 3 South 09 degrees 46 minutes 35 seconds East 165.00 feet to a pipe found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for the South half of old 30’ road or rightof-way South 80 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds West 200.00 feet to a pipe found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for these lots and for Lot 16, Section 2 North 09 degrees 46 minutes 35 seconds West 165.00 feet home to the place of beginning said to contain 33,000 square feet of land more or less with improvements thereon as shown on a survey prepared by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated June 12, 2003. BEING the same land conveyed unto William E. Conaway and Linda C. Conaway by deed of Susan Alden, dated June 27, 2003, of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2857 at Page 145. Being the same lands and premises which Susan Alden, did grant and convey unto William E. Conway and Linda C. Conway by deed dated June 27, 2003 and recorded on July 7, 2003 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, See LEGALS—page 35

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 34 in Deed Book 2857 at Page 145. Tax Parcel: 5-31-10.00193.00 Property Address: 901 Park Drive, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM E. & LINDA C. CONWAY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Dela-

ware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land being situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware described more particularly in accordance with a survey by TempleSellers, Inc. dated July 18, 2005 as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the southerly right-of-way line of Sussex County Road #552 (50’ RIW) said point also being a common corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of Salvatore S., Jr. & Robin L. Guinta said point also being 520’ t/- from Co. Rd. 552; thence with said Guinta lands South 05 deg. 36’ 26” West a distance of 267.91 feet to a pipe found in the line of lands now or formerly of Sally M. Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and said Guinta; thence turning and with said Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and said Guinta lands; thence turning and with said line of Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of Dennis S. Kinnel; thence turning with said Kinnel lands North 02 deg. 20’ 42” East a distance of 237.20 feet to a pipe found on said right-of-way line of 552 at a common corner for this parcel and said Kinnel lands; thence turning and with said right-of-way line North 77 deg. 29’ 29” East a distance of 150.00 feet home to the point and place of Beginning said to contain 34,485 square feet of land be the same more or less. Being the same lands and premises which Viet Hoang Nguyen did grant and convey unto Christopher Williams by deed dated August 1, 2005 and recorded on August 15, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3184 Page 330. Tax Parcel: 5-31-9.00134.00 Property Address: 4226 Horseshoe Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D.

are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of BARBARA MILLERWILLIAMS (HEIR), CLADIA WILLIAMS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS AND DARIEN HOPE ADKINS (MINOR HEIR) C/O HOLLY ADKINS (MOTHER & GUARDIAN) and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract,

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PAGE 35 The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL & TINA SHUCK and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being known and designated as Lot No. 15, of “FLEETWOOD ESTATES”, and being more particularly bounded and described in Plot filed for record in Plot Book 65, page 224. Being the same lands and premises which James E. Davis and Catherine M. Davis did grant and convey unto David J. Ward and Marcia L. Ward by deed dated February 28, 2006 and recorded on March 1, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03276 at Page 030. Tax Parcel: 2-31-18.0060.00 Property Address: 13998 Jana Circle, Seaford Registration is required

for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 6, 2009. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 10, 2009 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID J. & MARCIA L. WARD and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/4/2tc

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Education Alumni Association elections

The Alumni Association of Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus will hold elections during its annual meeting on Monday, June 22 at 6 p.m. in the Executive Dining Room of the Student Services Center. Several board member positions and the office of the secretary are up for election. Members of the board of directors serve a three-year term and officers serve for two years. Anyone who was awarded a degree, diploma, or certificate from Delaware Tech, Owens Campus or the Delaware Tech/ University of Delaware Academic Center is considered a member of the alumni association and eligible to vote. For more information, contact Alison Buckley, alumni coordinator, at 302-8551607.

Mayer graduates from Neumann

Rachael Mayer has graduated Magna Cum Laude from Neumann College in Aston, Pa. Her degree is in elementary and special education. She is a 2005 graduate of Seaford High School. Rachael has accepted a position in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., with the Walt DisMayer ney Company. She is the daughter of Greg and JoAnna Mayer of Seaford.

Hastings named to Dean’s List

Ryan Hastings of Seaford has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C.

Fowler named to Dean’s List

Insley Fowler of Laurel has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. Fowler, who is a media and communication major, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Fowler. She is a graduate of Sussex Central Sr. High School.

McNatt attends HOBY Seminar

Ellie McNatt, a student at Seaford Christian Academy, recently attended the Delaware Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) leadership Seminar at Wesley College. Ellie joined 54 other young leaders representing most of the public and private high schools throughout Delaware from May 15-17. HOBY Leadership Seminars bring together a select group of high school sophomores to interact with groups of distinguished leaders in business, government, education and the professions to discuss present and future issues.

Landis named to honor roll

Kendall Landis of Greenwood has been named to the Honor Roll for the spring semester at Hesston College in Kansas. Landis is a sophomore.

SHS Alumni Scholarship winners

The 2009 winners of the Seaford High School Alumni Scholarship are Matt Lank,

CLASS OF 2009 - Worcester Prep Class of 2009 at the JuniorSenior Prom: Seniors at the prom were: (row 1, from left) Evan Bauer, Roxana; Zach Harmon, Ocean City, Md.; Matt Meinhardt, Bishopville, Md.; Thomas Hoffman, Ocean City; Jack Townsend, Ocean City; Josh Berman, Bishopville; Zach Schroeder, Lewes; Andrew Canakis, Bishopville; Tyler Graves, Rehoboth Beach; Chase Moore, Rehoboth Beach; (row 2) Marissa Moesle, Ocean Pines, Md.; Alex Lewis, Ocean City; Mary Mazcko, Ocean City; Brooke Bochinski, Berlin, Md.; Shelby Vane, Berlin; Gina LaBarck, Ocean Pines; Skylar Wilson, Lewes; Niki Kunciw, Ocean Pines; Manali Patel, Berlin; Rachel Sharp, Snow Hill, Md.; Caitlin Miller, Ocean View; Courtney Spieker, Lewes; Laureen Rosa, Lewes; Sophie

Townsend, Ocean City; Sarah Ann Showell, Bishopville; (row 3) Katie Twilley, Salisbury, Md.; Allie Pedigo, Lewes; Molly Simons, Seaford; Elizabeth Hudson, Berlin; Alexandra Smith, Ocean City; Anna Townsend, Ocean City; Jackie Wangel, Berlin; Sami Taraila, Bishopville; Erin Ternahan, Bethany Beach; Meegan Jayne Smith, Ocean City; Jill Smart, Milton; Hilary Roughton, Selbyville; (row 4) Chase Humphrey, Ocean City; Chase Harmon, Rehoboth Beach; Peter Buas, Ocean City; Parker McIntosh, Berlin; Zak Schmidt, Bethany Beach; Zac Moffitt, Ocean View; Ross Roessler, Bishopville; Raymond Nichols, Berlin; Lee Kendall, Berlin; and Stephen Pappas, Ocean City.

Spencer Noel, Daniel DeMott, Hilary Cooper and Emily Nielson.

All day summer camps offered

Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus is offering the “All Day All Stars” summer program for children ages 6 to 11. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., these highly educational yet fun and interactive camps include science, math, history, computers, arts & crafts, games, fitness, and nutrition in a theme-based, funfilled atmosphere. Each camp includes a field trip to enhance what has been learned in class. Children should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers each day; bring a bag lunch or purchase one in the dining hall. In June the themes are: “Amazing Animals” from June 8-12, “Travel around the World in a Week” from June 15-19 and “Spirit of America” from June 22-26. The themes in July are: “Dollars & Cents - Money Management can be so Much Fun” from July 6-10, “Go Green – Let’s Improve our Environment” from July 13-17, “Art & Music Appreciation” from July 20-24 and “Favorite Sports” from July 27-31. In August the themes are “The Amazing Human Body!” from August 3-7 and “Celebrating Holidays from Different Countries” from August 10-14. For more information or to register your child for one of more of these camps, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

Woodbridge registration

Kindergarten registration will take place from June 15 through July 30, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.- 2 p.m., at Woodbridge Elementary School. Requirements to enroll: • Must be five years of age or older on or before Aug. 31, 2009

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY - New inductees into the William E. Esham Jr. Cum Laude Society at Worcester Preparatory School with speakers at the ceremony: (seated, from left) Rachel Sharp, Snow Hill, Md.; Megan Rosales, Seaford; Julian Greer, Bishopville, Md.; (back) Dr. Richard Hoffman, Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University; Nancy Decker, head of the Upper School; Brad Harris, Rehoboth Beach; Ivan Zorn, Ocean City, Md.; Connor Douglass, Rehoboth Beach; Brandon Thaler, Ocean City; and Dr. Barry W. Tull, headmaster. Like Phi Beta Kappa at the college level, Cum Laude in high school honors students with the highest academic records in their classes.

• Child’s official birth certificate and social security number • Copy of the child’s most current physical exam which includes lead testing date and PPD date and results or TB Risk Assessment • Immunization record (including Hepatitis B vaccine & varicella) • Proof of residency in the Woodbridge School District (lease agreement, mortgage document, property tax receipt, current month’s electric, phone or gas bill with the 911 address and name of the parent/guardian of the child being registered) • Custody/Guardian papers (if applicable) A child will not be allowed to register if all the above documentation is not

brought during the time of registration. It is not necessary to bring the child with you at this time. During registration you will schedule an appointment to bring your child in August to complete a few “screening tests”.

Local student on Dean’s List

Ohio Wesleyan University announces that 589 students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2009 semester. To qualify, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in at least three unit courses. On the Dean’s List is local student, Adeline Lee Hemmen of Seaford, Seaford High School graduate. Her parents are Janel Sturtz Hemmen, and Robert W. Hemmen.

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Rosales speaks at Worcester Prep Academic Awards Gerard Rosales, who is in charge of SunTrust-Robinson-Humphrey Capital Markets Originations for the greater Washington D.C./Baltimore region, was the featured speaker at the 2009 Worcester Preparatory School Academic Awards Convocation. Rosales, a distinguished alumnus, was an outstanding student while at Worcester Preparatory School. He completed his college studies at the University of Virginia, majoring in commerce with a concentration in finance. In his talk to award winners and their parents, Rosales stressed the importance of his education at Worcester. “Speaking of Calculus,” Rosales told the audience, “I took two years of it at Worcester, and now actually use it every day at work when I analyze markets and evaluate risks for my clients. So in an interesting twist, classes that at the time seemed more like a conceptual, complicated means to an end, turned out to have a practical application around which I have built a career.” Rosales praised Worcester’s emphasis upon teaching its students proper manners. “At Worcester, I also had the unique benefit of formal and sometimes informal manners classes. Today I dine with CEOs of multi-

billion dollar global corporations who can go on and on about their businesses and the global economy, but they may not know how to properly butter a dinner roll or the proper decorum after taking the last bite of their entrée.” Manners, Rosales believes, help give one confidence in dealing with others. The speaker said it was at Worcester where he learned that success is not always dependent upon how bright people are; it is also dependent upon how hard they work and how they follow their teachers’ guidance. Even to how they do nightly homework. In sports, Rosales said he was not a naturally gifted soccer or lacrosse player, “but I learned that if I hustled and listened to my coaches, I could play well, occasionally score some goals, and even win sports awards.” To attend Worcester Prep, Rosales and his two brothers traveled 84-miles round trip each school day from Seaford, making for a long day with academics, sports, and extra-curriculars. But those days prepared him for the future, for the even longer days he spends on his job now. He credits Worcester with giving him a fairy tale, storybook life with a successful career and a happy marriage.

Worcester distinguished alumnus and convocation speaker Gerald Rosales with (from left) his cousin WPS 6th Grader Jenica Rosales, his aunt Milagros Rosales, and his cousin WPS junior Megan Rosales. Megan and Jenica both received awards at the convocation, with Megan receiving the George Washington Math-Science award, which the speaker won when he was a junior at Worcester.

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MARCHING BAND TO PERFORM - Sussex Technical High School Raven Nation Marching Band of Georgetown, under the direction of Harvey Bullock Jr., has been selected to perform at the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Halftime Show on Jan. 1, 2010 in Jacksonville, Fla. Bowl Games of America is pleased to announce the selection of this outstanding marching band as featured performers at the 2010 Gator Bowl. Sussex Tech will represent the State of Delaware as they showcase their skills at this high-profile, nationally televised, widely-attended event. Students will perform in front of a live audience of 70,000 fans in Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.

Gas prices continued their climb for the 10th time in the past 13 weeks. The average U.S. retail price for regular grade gasoline reached $2.47 a gallon last Friday, up 8 cents from a week ago. Over the past month, retail gasoline prices have climbed over 40 cents, but still trail the record price of $4.114 set last July by $1.64. Crude oil traded steadily above the $60 mark last week, settling at $66.31 at the close of trading Friday. In international news, OPEC members met in Vienna last week and announced it will not cut production further than the 4.2 million barrels a day of production cuts it has made since September, indicating a strengthening world economy and tentative signs they believe increased demand will boost oil prices. In addition, unrest in Nigeria, Africa’s largest exporter of crude oil, caused by the Movement for Eman-

cipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) continues. MEND is a militant group opposed to the extraction and exportation of Nigerian oil by international oil companies and seeks to derail the practice by destroying pipeline facilities and other oil facilities. This week MEND claimed to have destroyed a pipeline in the region operated by Chevron. “Demand for oil and gasoline is expected to strengthen somewhat during the summer driving season,” said Catherine L. Rossi, manger of Public and Government Affairs for AAA MidAtlantic. “As motorists take to the roads, gas prices are expected to peak between now and Labor Day. When exactly that short-term peak will come remains to be seem, however, some analysts believe gas prices could revert to near $2 a gallon by summer’s end,” she said Local pricing On Tuesday one station in Seaford was selling regular gasoline for $2.349 a gallon, up 10 cents from two weeks ago.

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Short sales may be beneficial for everyone involved By Ruth Briggs King

As real estate markets from coast to coast continue to face unprecedented challenges and home prices are lower than we have seen in a while, many homeowners are resorting to selling their home through a short sale. For those that hear the term but are unsure of what it means, a short sale occurs when a home is sold for less money than is needed to satisfy the outstanding mortgage. As an alternative to foreclosure, short sales can often benefit everyone concerned – sellers behind on their payments can avoid foreclosure and, potentially, be relieved of some debt, lien holders can receive a percentage of what is owed quickly and avoid the expense of having to own and manage another home, and buyers hunting for a bargain can sometimes find one better than they expected. While there are many benefits, short sales are not for everybody; there are many factors to consider before selling your home through the short sale process. Some possible pitfalls for homeowners include: • Not all sellers will qualify for a short sale program. You generally need to be several months behind on your mortgage, or in default, and able to prove financial hardship to sell your home through a bank approved short sale. • Not all lenders will relieve you from paying off the difference between the sales price and the amount owed on the home unless they deem your financial situation warrants it. Be sure to consult with your lien holder(s), a housing counselor, a financial planner, or an attorney in advance

of making any long-term decision. • Selling your home in a short sale will affect your credit rating, though typically not as much as if your home is reclaimed by the bank through foreclosure. Keep in mind for most to be able to participate in a short sale, the seller must be in default and, therefore, the credit is already being harmed by a history of late payments. • Short sales are not all bad news for sellers. If you’re a homeowner in danger of defaulting on your loan, a short sale may be a viable option for you. While there are many things to be wary of, there are benefits for some sellers that include: • Not having to go through a lengthy foreclosure program, thus preventing a foreclosure from appearing on your credit report for up to 10 years. • In most cases not having to repay the lien holder the full balance of your mortgage. • Current law also protects homeowners from having to pay taxes on the forgiven amount – this would normally be classified as income and subject to your normal tax rate. • For value conscious buyers, the main advantage to buying a home through a short sale is rather obvious – the opportunity to purchase a home at a discounted rate. Though home values here in Sussex County have held up rather well compared to the rest of the country, there are homeowners here who have run into financial troubles and need to unload their residence for less than they currently owe. While this can be great news for buyers, there are steps any responsible buyer

should take before entering into a short sale arrangement. Consider these 9 steps to short sale home buying which are partially sourced from www.Bankrate.com: • Identify potential short sales. You can do this by using an online database, searching records at the Sussex County Courthouse in Georgetown or by selecting an experienced member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors. • View the property. Drive by the home and do your best to devise a rough estimate of how much you think it is worth, as well as how much work may need to be done on it. Again, a realtor can add value by helping to properly value the home. • Do your research. Learn about the neighborhood, determine what the home is worth compared to the proposed sale and your offer prices, and estimate the amount of potential profit available. • Research to determine what is owed. Check the court house and other resources to find all liens and mortgages. These are potential liabilities to the purchaser. • Figure out the financing. It’s critical you do this before making an offer on the property as lenders will generally require a closing in pretty short order. • Contact the lender. You or your realtor should speak with the lender directly and learn exactly what they are expecting to gain out of the transaction and that the sale will be allowed to be conducted as a short sale. This requires written permission of the seller submitted to the loan holder. • Complete the lender’s short sale application and assemble the proposal. Not all lenders have short sale applications, but, generally, they are looking for the

Police Journal Discover Bank robbed

On Saturday, May 30, at 8:30 a.m., Troop 5 troopers responded to Discover Bank, located at 502 E. Market St. in Greenwood, in reference to a bank robbery alarm. Troopers learned that a black male entered the bank and approached a teller. The robber handed the teller a note which read, “30 seconds give me money or die.” The teller complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect along with a dye pack. The suspect fled the scene in a green two door vehicle with Delaware registration. A witness observed the suspect flee through Greenwood and informed troopers. The suspect was located in the parking lot of the Food Lion in Harrington approximately one hour after the robbery with a large sum of money enclosed in bill wrappers. The suspect was identified as Toshawn L. Furlow, 26, of Bowers Road in Milford. Furlow was transported to Troop 5 and formally charged with second degree robbery (felony) and theft (felony). He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $5,000 secured bond. Furlow was linked to a burglary (felony) and theft (felony) at Webb Acres

in Farmington which was included in his arraignment and committal to Sussex Correctional Institution.

Liquid Assets robbed

On May 27 at 3:23 a.m. Seaford Police responded to Liquid Assets in Seaford in reference to a burglary alarm. Officers arrived to find that an unknown suspect had gained entry to the business and removed an assorted amount of liquor. The suspect, who fled in an unknown direction, is described as a black male, 6’ – 6’4”, 180 – 220 lbs., wearing a red hooded jacket with blue on the back, gray pants and a white shirt. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call 302-629-6644 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved.

Man robbed on Market Street

On May 27 at 10:50 p.m. Seaford Police responded to the Royal Farms on High Street in Seaford for the report of a fight. Officers determined that the victim, a 23-year-old male, was walking on Market Street near King Street when three black

male suspects approached him and demanded property from him. The victim became involved in a struggle with the suspects at which time two suspects displayed handguns and the victim was struck in the face by one of the handguns causing a laceration to his nose. As the victim fled on foot, one suspect fired a handgun at the victim. The victim was able to run to Royal Farms and notify police. The victim was treated at Nanticoke Hospital for a minor injury and released. Based on further investigation Seaford Police officers were able to identify suspect #1 and warrants are on file for his arrest. Crimes include attempted robbery, assault, aggravated menacing, reckless endangering, conspiracy, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a person prohibited and discharging a gun within city limits. The Seaford Police Department is asking anyone with information about this crime to contact them at 302-629-6644 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons involved.

same details in the proposal. These include the sale contract, a hardship letter from the seller, a professional statement of the property’s estimated value and a proposed settlement statement. • Negotiate and be patient Figure out ahead of time the highest amount you’re willing to pay for the property. Expect to wait a bit of time prior to receiving an answer to your proposal. Mortgage companies are struggling through the glut of short sale requests across the country and are still establishing procedures to approving the sales. Patience may allow you a great deal in the end. • Seal the deal. Schedule the closing, finalize financing, and sign on the dotted line. While the numbers of short sales in Sussex County are well below the national average, that’s not to say they don’t exist. As savvy buyers will tell you, finding a good deal is well worth the extra effort needed to find them. Short sales are an option when financial troubles begin to be a bit overwhelming. It is critical to make sure you understand what you’re getting into before taking the leap regardless of what side of the sale you are on – doing so will assure a positive experience for all. As with all financial decisions, you are strongly advised to contact a trusted professional to determine what is the best course of action for you. To learn more about housing options, visit housingmarketfacts.com. Ruth Briggs King is the executive vice president of the Sussex County Association of Realtors.

Camp Invention scholarships are available

The Fund for Women recently donated scholarship funds to help girls attend the nationally acclaimed science program, Camp Invention. The camp will be hosted by the Seaford School District at Frederick Douglass Elementary School during the week of June 22-26. Funds will provide partial scholarships for girls with financial need from Seaford area schools. Camp Invention is a science and creativity enrichment program offered by the non-profit National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for children entering grades 1-6. Children will learn physics, engineering, and creative problem-solving in a fun way while they take apart broken appliances with real tools and create their own fantasy inventions. Applications for scholarships are now being accepted. To receive an application, contact Barb Johnson at BJCampInvention@aol.com or call 952-949-2558.

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Sussex Tech baseball team earns first playoff win, falls to Middletown By Mike McClure

Brittney Brittingham- Laurel First team All-Conference

Dylan Shupe- Delmar High First team All-Conference

Samantha Johnson- Delmar First team All-Conference

Chris Cutsail- Laurel HighFirst team All-Conference

Jenna Cahall- Laurel HighFirst team All-Conference

Corie Elliott- Delmar HighFirst team All-Conference

The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team accomplished an unmatched feat before it ever played top ranked Middletown in the quarterfinals of the state tournament, it won a playoff game for the first time in the program’s history. The Ravens almost knocked off the Cavaliers, falling 4-3 on a walk-off hit in the final inning. Last Wednesday, eighth ranked Sussex Tech hosted ninth seeded Dickinson in a rain delayed first round match-up. Starting pitcher Zach Adkins pitched out of trouble in the top of the first, striking out the final batter to leave runners on the corners. The Ravens put three runs on the board in the bottom of the inning as James Smith drew a one out walk, Steve Sharff launched a two-run home run, and Chad Sturgeon walked and came home on a sacrifice fly by Adkins. The Rams got the leadoff runner on base with a walk in the top of the second. Adkins struck out a pair before spinning off the mound and throwing to third for the out as the base runner looked for his second steal of the inning. Shortstop Seth Hastings upped Sussex Tech’s lead to 4-0 with a solo home run in the bottom of the second. Dickinson got on the board in the third with a double and a single, but Hastings held the Rams to one run with a diving tag of a runner at third base following a rundown. Continued on page 43

Sussex Tech’s Justin Allen makes a grab in center field during his team’s home win in the first round of the state tournament last week. Allen also doubled to help his team to the 11-1 win. Photo by Mike McClure

WIND UP- Sussex Tech senior Brooke Tull delivers a pitch as first baseman Jenna Allen prepares to make a play at first base during last Wednesday’s home contest against Milford in the state quarterfinals. Photo by Mike McClure

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HOME RUN- Sussex Tech third baseman Steve Sharff launches a home run during his team’s 11-1 win over Dickinson in the first round of the state tournament last Wednesday. Sharff knocked in two of the Ravens’ three runs in the first inning of the home contest. Photo by Mike McClure

Bunting, Lank finish among top 25 in state golf tournament

Sussex Tech’s Clayton Bunting and Seaford’s Matt Lank placed in the top 25 at the state golf tournament which took place last Tuesday and Wednesday at the Wilmington Country Club. Bunting (165) tied for 17th and Lank (166) finished in a tie for 21st place. The Ravens also came in eight in team scoring.

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Laurel Stars of the Week

Jeff Fleetwood- Delmar HighFirst team All-Conference

Female Athlete of the WeekBrooke Tull- Sussex Tech Sussex Tech senior hurler Brooke Tull’s high school career came to a close last week despite allowing just two runs on four hits in a loss to the eventual state champions, Milford, last Wednesday. Tull will move on to Seton Hall University where she will play softball next spring.

Sussex Tech first baseman Cody Shields of Laurel collected a hit and had two walks, a run, and an RBI in his team’s home win over Dickinson last Wednesday. Shields also scored one of the Ravens’ two runs in a 4-3 loss to Middletown on Thursday.

Honorable mention- Seth Hastings- Sussex Tech; Steve Sharff- Sussex Tech; Cody Shields- Sussex Tech; Shane Marvel- Sussex Tech; Kyle Timmons- Sussex Tech; Justin Allen- Sussex Tech; Jenna Allen- Sussex Tech

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Henlopen golf, baseball, track all-conference teams announced The following Western Sussex athletes were named to the Henlopen all-conference teams for the spring sports season: Track and field- First team- Vincent Glover, Seaford, 100 meter run; Andrew Townsend, Sussex Tech, 800 meter run; Lee Mayer, Seaford, high jump; Paige Morris, Sussex Tech, shot put and discus Second team- Justin Rife, Laurel, discus; Emir LaRoya, Sussex Tech, long jump; Emily Ritter, Isabel Wharton, Whitney Handy, Shanay Snead, Sussex Tech, 4X800 relay Golf- Second team- Clayton Bunting, Sussex Tech; Matt Lank, Seaford; Herb Quick, Sussex Tech; Richard Atkins, Sussex Tech Honorable mention- Seth Benson, Delmar; Quinten Langley, Laurel; Tyler Hughes, Seaford; Trey Smith, Sussex Tech; Colby Christopher, Woodbridge Baseball- Henlopen South- First team- Dylan Shupe, Delmar, pitcher; Joey Mitchell, Seaford, pitcher; T.J. Jefferson, Woodbridge, catcher; Jeff Fleetwood,

Delmar, first base; Chris Cutsail, Laurel, outfield; Mark Timmons, Delmar, outfield Second team- C.J. Pleasants, Woodbridge, pitcher; Jamie Ruhl, Laurel, first base; Zach Reynolds, Seaford, second base; David Webster, Delmar, third base; Trevor Wescott, Woodbridge, outfield; Josh Kosiorowski, Laurel, outfield; John Keefe, Woodbridge, DH Honorable mention- Doug Causey, Delmar; Brandon Hearne, Laurel; Ryan Shockley, Seaford; Micah Idler, Woodbridge Henlopen North- First team- Zack Adkins, Sussex Tech, pitcher; Chad Sturgeon, Sussex Tech, catcher Second team- Seth Hastings, Sussex Tech, shortstop; James Smith, Sussex Tech, outfield Honorable mention- Justin Allen, Sussex Tech Sports editor’s note: Delmar’s Christen Bozman was left off last week’s allconference list Bozman was named second team all-conference for soccer.

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Male Athlete of the WeekCody Shields- Sussex Tech

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Mark Timmons- Delmar HighFirst team All-Conference

All-conference photos and design by Mike McClure

The following Western Sussex student-athletes will participate in the annual Blue-Gold all-star football game on Saturday, June 20 at the University of Delaware: Delmar- cheerleaders- Lacey Biester and Olivia Davis; band memberMichael Bireley; ambassadors- Amanda Campbell, Mary Niblett, Deneen TraderJohnson, Shannon Wilson; player- Tevin Jackson Delmarva Christian- ambassadorsThomas Catlafamo, Kelsey Guarna, Keri Hudson, Kayla McCarthy Laurel- band members- Brooke Brittingham, Justin Collins, Amber Cooper, Corey Johnson, Heather Melvin, Elizabeth Waite; ambassadors- Chris Cutsail, Brooke Evans, Josh Kosiorowski, Twila McCrea; cheerleaders- Kenzie Matthews and Patience Whaley; players- David Albert, Gaven Parker, Tyler West Sussex Tech- cheerleaders- Ashley Bice and Keleigh Moore; ambassadorsJustin Allen, Tori Seuss; player- Tyler Justice HEAD FIRST SLIDEThe Ravens’ Cody Shields makes a head first dive into second base for a steal during last Wednesday’s win over Dickinson. Photo by Mike McClure

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Richard Jarvis, Jr. wins non-stop late model main at Delaware International By Charlie Brown

Sussex Tech’s Kelsey Doherty collects a single during her team’s 2-1 loss to Milford in the state quarterfinals last week. Photo by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech softball team falls to Milford in state quarterfinals By Mike McClure

The Sussex Tech varsity softball team lost to Milford, 2-1, in the state quarterfinals last Wednesday. The 10th seeded Bucs, who went on to defeat Caravel in the championship game, overcame a 1-0 deficit to top the Ravens. Sussex Tech put a run on the board in the bottom of the fourth and held a 1-0 lead through five innings of play in the home contest. In the top of the sixth, Milford’s Janee Williams hit a leadoff double, Nikki Parsley put down a sacrifice bunt and was safe at first, and Williams came home on an error with Parsley hustling to third on the play. Parsley scored on a sacrifice fly by Amber Andrews to make it 2-1. Williams send Sussex Tech down in order in the bottom of the sixth. Raven pitcher Brooke Tull allowed one hit and struck out two to keep Milford off the board in the top of the seventh. Sussex Tech’s Lauren Smith hit a two-out single in the seventh inning, but a pop out ended the game and the Ravens’ season. Jenna Allen doubled and Kelsey Doherty singled for Sussex Tech.

Laurel Star Little League results (week of 5/25)

Delmar Little League- Baseball- Senior League- Delmar VFW 4, North Accomack 3- North Accomack jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning off of two walks and a double. Delmar bounced back with a base hit from Brady Scott who then scored from second base on a passed ball. Accomack scored another run in the fourth on a walk and two hits. In the fifth, Scott led off with a hit and then moved to second on a force play. Scott scored on a single by Kyle Dykes. In the seventh, Tom Gray lead off with a double and Scott collected his third hit of the game to move Gray to third. Ryan McCulley walked to loaded the bases for Dykes, who was then hit by a pitch to plate the tying run. Then Nick Cooper came to the plate and hit a line drive through the infield scoring Scott for the winning run. Geoffery Wells, who added a single and a double in the second and third, got the win. Delmar VFW 10, Willards 0 (five innings)- Geoffrey Wells tossed a one-hitter, allowing the ball to be put in play just four times while striking out 12 of the 15 batters he faced. Delmar combined for 10 hits with Wells, Kyle Dykes, and Nick Cooper each collecting a pair of hits. No results were submitted by Laurel Little League.

C.J. Schirmer wins Vintage feature as leaders crash By Charlie Brown

C.J. Schirmer thought that he was going to have to settle for third in Thursday night’s companion Vintage Stock Car 10-lap feature. Morris Tucker jumped out to the lead at the drop of the green and opened a substantial margin over the field. Mark Williams in the Sonny Ritter number 28 got by Bobby Williamson for second and with three to go was challenging for the lead. Going into the first turn on the final lap, Williams shot on the inside of Tucker going into the first turn. Tucker closed the hole before Williams could get by with Williams getting over the leader’s front wheel. Both cars came to a stop and both headed back to the pits on the hook. Schirmer restarted on the point and went on to take the win. Dave Schamp finished in the second spot with Rick Loveland, Jr. in third. Fourth went to Fred Krickbaum and Gary Scott finished in fifth and was the first Sportsman across the line. Rounding out the field in sixth through 11th were: Bobby Williamson; Morris Tucker; Mark Williams; Carl Schirmer, Sr.; Jason Little and Adam La Plant.

Richard Jarvis, Jr. was smooth and patient as he worked his way from his sixth starting spot to take the lead late in the 20-lap R.C. Holloway Super Late Model feature Saturday night at Delaware International. Staci Warrington had the crowd cheering as she took command of the race from her pole starting spot. Rick Whaley was his usual hard charging self running in second with Derrike Hill third. Donald Lingo, Jr. was the man on the move from seventh taking fourth from Kerry King on lap two and third from Ross Robinson on lap three. By the fourth lap Warrington had already caught the rear of the field and was being challenged by Whaley for the lead. Jarvis was now picking his way through as he got by Robinson for fourth on lap eight. Whaley finally won out on the battle for the lead at the halfway sign with Warrington holding on to second. Lingo, Jr. ran in the third spot with Jarvis and Robinson rounding out the top five. With the race going caution free the leaders were constantly in traffic and Whaley had enough of a lead to keep lapped cars between himself and Lingo, Jr. who had gotten by Warrington on lap 12. Jarvis worked by Warrington for third. The battle for the lead quickly became a tight three car fight. Lingo, Jr. took his shot at leading with five to go as Jarvis battle by Whaley for second. Jarvis kept up his momentum and powered into the lead with just four laps left to go. Warrington continued to race

hard with King and regained the fifth spot with one to go. At the checkered it was a tight three car finish with Jarvis, in the Mid-Coastal Siding/Rocket adding to his season win total. Lingo, Jr. was just .9 seconds back to take second as he held off Robinson by half a car length. Fourth went to Whaley and Warrington rounded out the top five. Total time for the race was 6:45.0. In victory lane Jarvis gave credit to fellow driver David Hill for helping him get there. “I want to thank David Hill for letting me borrow some suspension parts today so that we could run tonight.” Heats for the Super Late Models were won by Whaley and Ray Davis, Jr. Nick Davis started on the point and set a fast pace at the start of the Crate Model 15-lap feature. Joe Warren chased in second with Mike Wilson running in third. Wilson got by Warren for second on lap four but Warren battled his way right back one lap later. Ryan Walls moved into the third spot on lap four and continued into second one lap later. At the halfway the top five were Davis, Warren, Walls, Wilson and Tyler Reed. Walls was able to get by Warren for second with five to go and set his sites on Davis. With three laps to go he was challenging the lead and Walls took the top spot at the two to go sign. The yellow was out for debris with one lap to go but Walls shook off his season long run of bad luck to hold off Davis in the one lap shoot out and post his first win in the division driving the R&J Poultry/L&L HVAC/Warrior. Walls also set fast time in qualifying.

The ‘Jersey Jet’ rockets to URC feature win on Saturday night By Charlie Brown

J.J. Grasso of Pedricktown, N.J., scored another impressive Rislone URC sprint feature win Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. It was the second race of the Taylor and Messick Delaware State Sprint Series and the third race of the season long Rislone URC Sprint Series. Grasso won the season opener and is now two wins for three starts. Curt Michael, URC six-time champion, won the second race of the season last weekend at the Bridgeport Speedway. Grasso wrestled the lead away from Kramer Williamson on lap 10 of the 25-lap feature then ran to hide from the rest of the field. Thirty-two URC sprint cars turned out for the event with heat race victories going Joe Zuczek, Kramer Williamson and Michael Carber as the Don Ott “B” main saw Brett Schoenly take the victory. At the start of the 25-lap feature event, Kramer Williamson was the pace-setter with Grasso settling into second followed by Rory Janney. On lap six, The “Jersey Jet” caught Williamson, as the two front runners quickly came upon lapped traffic, responded the challenge and moved several

car lengths ahead of Grasso once again. By lap eight, Grasso was challenging the leader once again, then on lap 10 he made the pass for the top spot. On lap 13, the yellow was displayed for Danny Massey who tagged the fourth wall. On the restart, Grasso stood on the gas and bolted away from Williamson who was now being challenged by Rory Janney. At the halfway point of the race Grasso was the pace-setter followed by Kramer Williamson, Rory Janney and Nick Schlauch Jr. Grasso remained in command of the lead as a battle quickly staged between Kramer Williamson and Rory Janney. With five laps remaining, Janney was closing in on the Williamson and a battle royal was in the making. As the white flag fell, Janney made the pass around Williamson as Nick Schlauch and Mark Bitner rounded out the top five. For Grasso, it was his second win of the season driving the Palladino #99 sponsored by BK Leasing. For Grasso, it was his eighth career URC feature win. Making up the top 10 were Trevor Lewis, Chris Coyle, Joe Zuczek, Michael Carber and Robbie Stillwaggon.

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Lathroum wins first World of Outlaws Late Model Series race

Sussex Tech pitcher Zach Adkins makes a pitch during his team’s 11-1 win over Dickinson in the first round of the state tournament. Adkins struck out eight and drove in a run for the Ravens. Photo by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech baseball continued After the game, Hastings said the runner stumbled and he fell on him while making the tag. “When I get in a rundown, they’re not getting to the bag,” Hastings added. The Ravens put another run up in the bottom of the inning when Cody Shields walked and stole second and Shane Marvel doubled to knock him in (5-1). Adkins and the Sussex Tech defense continued to toll in the fourth inning. Adkins recorded two more strikeouts and Sharff made a diving backhand at third base before throwing the runner out at first. Sussex Tech center fielder Justin Allen led off the bottom of the fourth with a double, Smith walked, and Sturgeon hit a three-run home run to give his team an 8-1 lead. “My at bat before I was trying to hit one and I was pressing and my coach told me to relax,” said Sturgeon. Hastings, Smith, and Sharff walked to load the bases and Sturgeon, Shields, and Marvel each walked to force in a run in the bottom of the sixth to help Sussex Tech to an 11-1 win. “It’s (winning a state tournament game) what we worked so hard for all year round. That was one of our goals this year,” said Sturgeon, who drove in four and scored a pair of runs. “Doing something that has never been done before, no team can ever take that away from us.”

Adkins struck out eight and drove in one run in the win as Sussex Tech moved to 16-4 on the year. “It feels great. I didn’t have my best stuff but we still found a way to hit the ball real well,” Adkins said. “As a pitcher having a lead, you don’t have to hit your spots as much. I know I don’t have to by perfect to win.” “He’s been doing it all year long. Throw strikes, let them hit the ball and make the plays,” Adkins’ battery mate and fellow senior Sturgeon added. Hastings and Steve Sharff each went 1-3 with a home run, two runs, and RBI; Smith had three walks and three runs; Shields batted 1-1 with two walks, a run, and an RBI; Marvel doubled and drove in a pair, and Allen doubled and scored a run in the win. “We’ve hit all year. We just have to keep hitting and keep throwing strikes and keep making the plays in the field,” said Hastings. Sussex Tech faced Middletown on Thursday in the second round of tournament play. The Ravens knotted the score at 1-1 when Kyle Timmons doubled in Shields in the second. Hastings scored on a sac fly by Steve Sharff and Sturgeon slugged another home run to give the Ravens a 3-1 lead in the third. The Cavs scored a run in the fourth and fifth innings to make it 3-3 before scoring the game-winner in the bottom of the seventh.

S P R I N G SCRAPBOOKL a u r e l ’ s Kelsey Willey makes contact with a pitch during a varsity softball game this Spring. See next week’s Star for the Spring Sports Scrapbook. Photo by Mike McClure

Jamie Lathroum’s eyes got real wide when Steve Francis pulled up lame with a flat tire on lap 44 of Thursday night’s ‘First State 50’ at Delaware International Speedway. Six circuits later, the red-hot driver from Mechanicsville, Md., wore a wide smile in Victory Lane after capturing his first career World of Outlaws Late Model Series A-Main. Lathroum, 30, assumed command when Ashland, Kentucky’s Francis stopped in turn two with a cut right-rear tire to bring out the ninth and final caution flag of the marathon, rough-and-tumble event. He pulled away from WoO LMS regular Brady Smith of Solon Springs, Wis., on the ensuing restart to become the second consecutive first-time winner on the national tour, following Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill., who won on May 24 at Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, Wis. Lathroum’s triumph– worth a career-high $10,650, including the $500 WoO LMS ‘Bonus Bucks’ cash for being the highest-finishing driver who hadn’t previously won a tour event and isn’t ranked among the top-12 in the points– was his fourth special-show victory this season in the Mid-Atlantic region. He also won last November’s Delaware State Dirt Track Championship event at Delaware International. The breakthrough checkered flag came in the ninth career WoO LMS A-Main start for Lathroum, who fields his own MasterSbilt car with a Harold Eatmon-built engine supplied by sponsor Three Mules Welding Supplies. Smith, who turns 32 on May 31, settled for a second-place finish in his first-ever appearance at DIS. It was the third top-five run in a row for Smith, who started from the outside pole and led laps 1-6 in his Team Zero by Bloomquist car. Francis made a frantic rally after pitting for a new tire to finish third in Dale Beitler’s Rocket. He led laps 7-44 in his bid for a series-best fourth win of 2009. Completing the top five was Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y., who pitted on lap six to change a broken left-rear shock, and Lathroum’s brother-in-law, Darryl Hills of Great Mills, Md., who recorded a career-best WoO LMS finish. Hills actually helped pave the way for Lathroum’s march to the promised land. After Lathroum’s car was struck by a broken driveshaft during hot laps, it was Hills who loaned him a replacement to get through the night. Without any practice laps, Lathroum went on to time second-fastest behind Francis in Ohlins Shock Time Trials and win the second heat. He then drew the pole position for the A-Main, but he fell to fourth after being passed by Smith and Francis at the initial green flag and Hills on a lap-six restart. With the race’s first 12 laps slowed by seven caution flags and one red flag, Lathroum found little rhythm. But when the event finally settled down his machine picked up speed, helping him overtake Hills for third on lap 21 and Smith for second on lap 28. Lathroum was just over one second behind Francis on lap 44 when the race fell into his lap. “I was just trying to concentrate on making my car as fast as it could be and hit my marks,” recalled Lathroum. “Next thing I know, I seen (Francis) go up the track. I said, ‘I don’t think he’d do that,’ so I knew something must have broke or he got a flat.” Indeed, it was a punctured right-rear tire that did in Francis, who started fourth and appeared to have the race well in hand. Francis, 41, did make a big gain in the WoO LMS points standings, moving to second place, just two points behind Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va. Richards was involved in a first-lap accident that damaged his car’s nose, but a multi-car pileup on a lap-two restart that caused a lengthy red flag allowed his crew to get him back on the track just one lap down and he salvaged an 11th-place finish with a damaged machine. The A-Main took over one hour to complete, largely due to a series of wild accidents in the opening laps. Nearly half the field was involved in the biggest crash, which came on the laptwo restart. Rick Eckert of York, Pa., who started fifth, was pushed high rounding turn four and came together with Austin Hubbard of Seaford, triggering a homestretch melee that saw Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, Pa., Ricky Elliott of Seaford, defending WoO LMS champion Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., and Vic Coffey of Caledonia, N.Y., all make contact with Eckert’s sliding mount. Several other cars were involved in the wreck, including Shane Clanton of Locust Grove, Ga., Brent Robinson of Smithfield, Va., and Kerry King of Delmar. But there were no injuries, and Eckert, Lanigan, Clanton and Robinson all returned after pitting– albeit with battle-scarred cars. Robinson, a 21-year-old Rookie of the Year contender, climbed highest, reaching sixth place before retiring on lap 12 when his car’s bumper bar got into its tire. Clanton ran several laps at reduced speed with a car that was missing its hood and nosepiece, while Eckert and Lanigan salvaged top-10 finishes with hastily-repaired cars. Clint Smith of Senoia, Ga., avoided all the mayhem to finish sixth. Lanigan and Eckert were seventh and eight, respectively, while DIS regular Ray Davis Jr. of Millsboro, placed ninth and Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa., who pitted after being involved in a turn-four tangle on a lap-six restart, was 10th. Just 11 cars were running at the finish, with seven on the lead lap. Thirty-two cars were signed in for the event, which was threatened by rain. A light shower hit the track around 5 p.m. and radar showed the likelihood of heavier rain coming, but the precipitation dissipated as it crossed the Chesapeake Bay and never reached DIS. Francis was fastest in Ohlins Shocks Time Trials, rounding the track in 18.982 seconds to pick up a $50 bonus. Heat winners were Francis, Lathroum and Brady Smith. Jordan Bland of Campbellsville, Ky., captured the B-Main. For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com.

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Seaford grad B.J. Jenkins earns NAIA Gold Glove for fielding prowess By Mike McClure

Shown (l to r) are the Sussex Tech outstanding senior athlete award winners: front row – Herb Quick (Seaford), golf; Jenna Allen (Laurel), softball and sportsmanship female; Sara Adams (Seaford), field hockey and overall outstanding female athlete; Alex Thomas (Seaford), wrestling and overall outstanding male athlete; Tyler Justice (Seaford), football, boys’ lacrosse, sportsmanship male, and scholar male; Briana Joachimowski (Frankford), scholar female; and Seth Hastings (Seaford), swimming; back row – Brittnae Johnson (Seaford), fall cheerleading; Nate Zanks (Lewes), boys’ soccer; Sierra Laws (Georgetown), girls’ basketball; Natalie Justice (Seaford), girls’ lacrosse; Andrew Townsend (Selbyville), male cross country and male spring track; and Lauren Burkholder (Lewes), girls soccer. Absent from photo are: Emmalee Mancuso (Seaford), female cross country; Keleigh Moore (Laurel), winter cheerleading; Earl Batten (Milton), male indoor track; Cassy Galon (Ellendale), female indoor track and female spring track; and Zack Adkins (Laurel), baseball.

Sussex Tech holds annual senior sports banquet

Sussex Technical High School held its annual Senior Athletes Banquet last Thursday. At the dinner, the announcement was made of the retiring of the athletic jerseys of two former Sussex Tech athletes from the Class of 2004, who went on to excel at collegiate athletics. Athletic jerseys being hung on the wall of the Sussex Tech gymnasium are those of Rashawn Johnson and Danielle Shields. Rashawn was the leading scorer on the Ravens’ basketball team during his high school career. Not only was he named to the all-conference and all-state teams, he also was named a Gatorade Athlete of the Year. Rashawn graduated this month from Wesley College where he led his college basketball team and was named honorable mention to the All-American collegiate team. Danielle was an outstanding pitcher on the Sussex Tech softball team. She was a three-time all-state athlete and struck out 700 batters during her high school career. Danielle went on to play for Shippensburg University from where she recently graduated and is now a member of the coaching staff at Shippensburg. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the outstanding senior athlete in each sport (pictured above).

Seaford graduate B.J. Jenkins has learned perseverance in college. After being named the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) freshman of the year, B.J. transferred from Clark Atlanta University to Georgia College at State University where he redshirted. Things didn’t work out for Jenkins at that school, so he transferred to Southern Wesleyan in South Carolina. “It has been a long road for me, but when you love something so much, you keep going for it as much as you can,” Jenkins said. Entering the 2009 season, his junior year, Jenkins didn’t know what to expect. He earned the starting spot in center field and went on to earn the prestigious NAIA Rawlings Gold Glove for his play in the field. “I was pretty psyched when I heard it (that he won the award). I am the first person in school history to win the award,” said Jenkins. “I will receive a gold glove statue like you see the professionals get, and my school will also receive one to have on display.” Jenkins finished the season with a .269 average, batting .315 in conference play. While his offensive numbers weren’t quite where he wanted to be, his defensive play more than made up for it. “Though I didn’t perform as well I was wanted offensively, I knew that my defense would always be there for me,” Jenkins said. B.J., who was born in Lewes and is the son of Branchy and Mary Jenkins of Camden, finished the season with 112 putouts, six assist, and no errors in 49 games. Because of his solid play in the field, Jenkins’ coach nominated him for the gold glove award. He was one of nine players to receive the honor. In addition to baseball, Jenkins played soccer and wrestled during his time in

Seaford graduate B.J. Jenkins is shown in the dugout during a game this past spring. Jenkins, who recently completed his junior year at Southern Wesleyan, received the NAIA Rawlings Gold Glove award for his play in the field.

Seaford. He wrestled for the Seaford Little Wrestlers and posted 98 career wins in four years with the Seaford varsity wrestling team. He also played soccer for 12 years, competing with the varsity team as a junior before stopping to focus on wrestling as a senior. B.J. also grew up playing Little League baseball in the Nanticoke Little League. He played for the Blue Jays’ varsity team for four years and was named to the Henlopen all-conference team as a junior and a senior. Jenkins also represented the school in the Blue-Gold all-star baseball game. Jenkins is 26 credits away from completing his bachelor’s degree in business administration and is scheduled to graduate next May. His dream is to become a professional baseball player, but he plans to enter graduate school if he is unable to make that dream come true.

Woodbridge Little League results (for the week of 5/25)

Senior baseball- Woodbridge 3, Georgetown 0- Dustin Jones pitched a no-hitter and struck out eight as he led Woodbridge to victory. At the plate, Jones knocked in two of his team’s three runs. John Keefe singled and scored twie, Ronnie Wisseman singled and scored a run, Vinny Gamba doubled, and Jordan Vazquez, Tyler Absher and Justin Warren each had a single. Erik Peterson also picked up an RBI with a sac fly. Woodbridge 4, Nanticoke Braves 1- C.J. Pleasants scattered four hits, struck out six and gave up no earned runs over six and two thirds innings to move to 2-0 on the season. Ronnie Wisseman came in to retire the final batter of the game to pick up the save. At the plate, Pleasants doubled and scored a run and Justin Warren had the gamewinning RBI as he hit a two-run single in the fifth. John Keefe singled and scored a run, Vinny Gamba had an RBI and a run, and Tyler Absher added a run for Woodbridge. For the Braves, Cody Herr singled and scored a run and Jordan Stanley, Kyle Mister and Zac Garand each added a single.

Sussex Tech senior Melony Thompson of Rehoboth has signed to play softball at Del Tech Owens next school year. According to Roadrunner coach Robert Perry, Melony’s defensive skills is what drew their attention to her. “We have watched Melony for a couple years and like the way she plays defense. Her team spirit is another reason we came after her,” said Perry. Melony plans to study elementary education. Witnessing the signing are (l to r): sitting– mother Kathy Thompson, Melony, and Del Tech Owens coach Robert Perry; standing– Sussex Tech Athletic Director Joe Thomson, father Mark Thompson, Sussex Tech Superintendent Dr. Patrick Savini, Sussex Tech softball coach John Marvel, and Sussex Tech Assistant Principal Dr. Kevin Dickerson.

Sports editor’s notes- The Sussex Tech first team all-conference photos will appear in next week’s Star. Little League coaches, send your scores to the Star so your players can get some recognition in the local paper (sports@mspublications.com or 302-6299243- f). Last week’s Laurel softball story which appeared in the Laurel Star referred to a number of costly errors made in the field by the team, not by center fielder Alexis Oliphant who did not make any errors in the game. Questions, concerns, or story ideas should be brought to my attention (Mike McClure, 262-9134).

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Tyler Justice to follow in father’s footsteps by playing in Blue-Gold game By Mike McClure

Sussex Tech senior Tyler Justice of Seaford will be following in his father’s footsteps later this month when he competes in the Blue-Gold all-star football game. Tyler’s father, Bruce, represented Woodbridge in the annual contest. “He just told me it’s something that you’ll never forget,” Tyler said of his father, who still has his jersey from the game. “It’s one of those experiences in your life that’s a life changer.” Justice, who played offensive guard and defensive end for the Ravens, is also second in his class and will be the salutatorian at graduation on Thursday. “We’re quite proud to nominate him and have him play in the all-star game,” said Sussex Tech head football coach Bill Collick. “He’s a leader in school, he embodies what the game is about. We’re very excited.” “I’m honored. Not many seniors are chosen for this distinction,” Justice added. Justice and the Ravens’ two Blue-Gold cheerleaders spend time with their buddy, William Turner, once a month through the hand-in-hand program. “You can just see them when you’re with them, they’re so happy. There’s just unrestrained joy with being able to take part in something with the players and the cheerleaders,” said Justice. Although he is looking forward to his future, which includes playing in the Blue-Gold game, traveling to Europe, and attending college, Tyler looks back on his years with Sussex Tech and the Ravens’ football team with fondness. “It’s been a great four years. Everything they (coaches) do is to make you a better player. They understand, if you have to make up work they always say

schoolwork is your number one priority,” Justice said. The BlueGold game will give all of the players a chance to play along side their former foes. Tyler has already gotten Tyler Justice to know some of his Henlopen Conference opponents and Gold teammates through Blue-Gold activities. “I’ve known them on the field and I’ve got to know them through the hand in hand program,” said Justice, who added that they have the love for the game in common. “It’s just brought us all closer together. It doesn’t matter what school we played for, we’re all on the same team now.” Justice will travel to Europe this summer before attending McDaniel College in Westminster, Md., where he will play lacrosse and major in business administration. “It’s just a great place. I just saw myself fitting in very nicely,” he said of McDaniel (formerly known as Western Maryland). But while he is looking forward to the next four years and new challenges and experiences, right now he is focusing his attention on playing in the Blue-Gold game, the same game his father played in. “I’m excited about it. Just being in front of all of those fans, it’s going to be an experience that I’ve never had before,” said Justice.

Elsie Willey and her son Martin Willey rolled a 1443 with handicap to take first place in Division A in the Seaford Bowling Lanes’ 38th annual mixed doubles tournament which took place April 25 to May 17. Martin rolled a 702 scratch in this match.

GOOD SPORT- Woodbridge’s Xavier Seymore receives the sportsmanship award from head golf coach Steve Yiengst during last week’s spring sports banquet. Photo by Mike McClure

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Linda Thomas and Sean James rolled a 1399 with handicap to take first place in Division B of the 38th annual mixed doubles tournament which took place at Seaford Bowling Lanes.

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To bring the children home, learn to make potato chips My young niece visited for a few minutes the other day. Just ready to graduate from kindergarten, she has quite an appetite and never walks into my kitchen without asking me if I have something for her to eat. But this time, she brought her own snack. Generously, she asked me if I wanted a ranch-flavored potato chip from the bag she had in her hand. I did — I have never turned down a potato, no matter its form — and after eating it, I complimented her on its flavor. “It says here on the back of the bag how you can make them,” she told me, pointing to the long and complicated list of ingredients. “Maybe you can learn how to fix them.” I don’t think that there’s much that goes into industriallyproduced ranch-flavored potato chips that I keep on ready hand, except for the potatoes and salt. But I agreed that I would have to study what she thought was a recipe and try my hand at making something similar to what she was so obviously enjoying. Our conversation moved on. “Are the kids here?” she asked, referring to my two offspring. No, I told her. They were both still very far away, just as they had been the last time she visited. “Why aren’t they ever here?” she demanded. “They never come to see me.” She remembers the “kids” — my son is 27, his sister 23 — because the last time they were together, several months ago, they had a great time. My son read a book to her and helped her

draw pictures; her renderings ynn arks of elephants and giraffes, I Is it that simple? thought, were particularly adHave my children choept. My daughsen to live so far from ter encouraged home simply because her to mix up a combination I don’t make ranchof condiments flavored potato chips? to try on the Chinese food in thought. “Maybe, if you we were enjoylearned to make these chips, the ing. Their concoction wasn’t something anyone would want to kids would come home. Maybe, eat, but they sure had fun stirring they would even spend the night. I know that they love chips.” together ketchup and mustard, Is it that simple? Have my syrup and vinegar. children chosen to live so far To show her how far away from home simply because I they live, I pulled the atlas off the bookshelf in the dining room. don’t make ranch-flavored potato chips? “We are here,” I showed her, Well, kids, I’ve found a recpointing to Delaware on a map ipe. Ranch-flavored homemade of the United States. potato chips, made according “Laura is here,” I went on, to directions on the Associated pointing to St. Paul. “And Jamie Content arts and information is way over here,” pointing to web site, will soon start rollPortland, clear on the other side ing out of my kitchen by the of the continent. pan-full. I may even invest in a She tried to understand. But mandoline to make slicing the it was a small map, nothing like potatoes into thin pieces easier. the size of the real thing, and it So the next time my young was difficult for her to imagine niece visits, perhaps the kids, that a city that is only a few drawn to their mother’s kitchen inches away on paper is actually by the aroma of freshly-baked half a world distant. ranch-flavored potato chips, will “They should be here more,” be here. They will be able to she insisted. “They should come draw and read with her, and help here to see me.” her stir up something delicious We moved back into the kitchen, a farther distance to her, for dinner. And if the kids aren’t here, if perhaps, than St. Paul and PortI have to confess to her that her land seemed on the map. Still plan didn’t work, at least she and eating potato chips, she turned I will have a good snack food the bag over to contemplate the to soothe our disappointment. “recipe” on the back. “You know,” she said, slowly, Nothing like a potato, no matter its form, to jolly the spirits.

Kennel Club plans competitions The Mispillion Kennel Club, Inc. will hold its annual AKC Sanctioned Conformation and Obedience Match competitions together with Rally Obedience, Microchip Clinic and AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test on Sunday, June 21 at 22998 Rum Bridge Road, Georgetown. There is no admission charge, but there are various fees for entering your dog in the different events. A Conformation Match show is a practice run for the real thing. Knowledgeable persons but not necessarily AKC judges go over the dogs and award wins; no AKC championship points are awarded, but many of the

winners at this event have become champions. An Obedience Match and Rally Obedience, do the same for competitors. Dogs entered in all of these events must be registered or eligible for registration with the American Kennel Club. The AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test shows a dog’s good temperament, steadiness and willingness to follow basic obedience commands to make it a “Canine Good Citizen.” The CGC Certificate is being used more and more in formulating state and local dog laws. Those that pass can order a CGC dog tag and other identification as a CGC-certified dog.

If you enter the CGC you must bring proof of your dog’s license and rabies vaccination. Microchips will be administered by experienced veterinary technicians. This is a permanent way to identify your dog. Any dog, mixed-breed or purebred, is eligible for the CGC and microchipping. Everyone is welcome, rain or shine, and all dogs must be on leashes. There will be information available on all phases of dog care and training, and Club members to answer your questions. Bring your own chairs. For more information and directions, call 302-856-2199 or visit www.Mispillion KC.org.

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Sporting events are now heavily subsidized I don’t think there is a sporting event left that isn’t subsidized by rank alio sponsors. I think it started sometime back when college teams When endorsements had their uniforms furnished by either Nike, or some other sports first came out $10,000 uniform manufacturer. was a high figure, now Then came the shoes with the big basketball stars that were paid endorsements run six big bucks to endorse tennis shoes. When endorsements first came figures and more. out $10,000 was a high figure, now endorsements run six figures our Florida vacation, the kids bought tickand more. ets to see the Tampa Bay Rays play. After that era college football stadiums At the bottom of an inning, I think it took on the names of corporate sponsors was the 5th, ground crews usually come who paid millions to have the stadium out with rakes, or a tractor drags a screen named after their product. I’m waiting for to level the infield. those same sponsors to have their logo Tampa Bay has three men who drag on the team’s uniforms, or better yet each a small screen to level the infield, but player gets their own sponsor. behind each screen is a billboard with The downside of this is a kid can’t get the name of a sponsor. It was a waste of an autograph anymore without paying. money to me because I couldn’t read the You used to be able to get a name player lettering. But can you believe the money to come to your Little League banquet these franchises squeeze out of people, by giving them a motel room and paying the money they receive from TV revenue for transportation. Now you have to go from the NFL and MLB and still cry poor through an agent and of course the cost is mouth? prohibitive. So kids don’t get the opportuThink going to a movie is expensive? nity to see their heroes in person as we did Try eating at a ball game; beer $9, soda growing up. $3, and a pretzel $5. I thought I was getBut after I thought I had seen all the ting a Philadelphia soft style pretzel; I sponsorship that was humanly possible I nearly broke my teeth biting into the pretrecently saw one that topped it all. During

zel. I think they bake them in the oven. I needed a cup of coffee to dip the pretzel but I was afraid of the cost. You can find plenty of places to eat from Hooters to Papa John’s. I’m sure these vendors pay a pretty price to be inside these sports arenas. Even billboard advertising along the outfield walls has changed. Behind home plate and the outfields you now see signs that change within minutes; so instead of people seeing your sign the entire game, you share that space with other sponsors. And as far as NASCAR advertising goes, you can’t tell the model of the racing cars for the corporate logos on the cars. In most cities taxpayers pay for the stadium; the teams rake in the money from the corporate sky boxes. Redskins stadium has more corporate sponsored billboards lining the inside walls than Times Square has on New Year’s Eve. Corporations selling everything from footwear to energy drinks are expected to pump $9.9 billion into sports-related sponsorships this year, a 10.8 percent jump over last year. Sponsors who have signs at NASCAR races claim one shot of a car rounding a curve with a TV shot of their sign is worth millions to the credibility of their name; so they think the millions they spend come back in name recognition which results in sales and k-ching, k-ching.

And look at the millions it cost to have a 30-second commercial during Super Bowl! Some companies have blossomed after a Super Bowl commercial. In the 31 NFL teams, 11 have naming rights agreements, as high as $75 million for a corporation to put their name on a stadium. Of the 20 MLB teams, 12 have sponsors. But while companies extol the virtues of sponsorship, big promotional budgets can’t buy increased TV ratings and attendance, which have declined recently in some sports, limiting the reach of sponsor dollars. Although NFL viewership has remained strong, NASCAR’s and baseball TV ratings are down compared to last year, (NASCAR 9%). Ratings for such major sports events as the World Series and the NBA finals have also declined. At the Tampa Bay game the huge domed stadium had 11,000 in attendance. This was the team that was in the World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies last year. I would be sweating bullets if I was the owner knowing I did not even come close to covering my overhead for the night. But then again if I have a sponsor willing to give me millions to put their name on my stadium, corporate sponsors lining up to buy sky boxes, vendors all over the park paying rent; well, sweet dreams baby.

I suppose I could say it was because I had a deep respect for my ony indsor elderly school teachers, or perhaps because I was raised with a certain For some reason when degree of self and mutual respect. But, in actuality the real reason I I got into tenth grade I worked so hard to avoid getting turned on like a druginto trouble at school was because I knew that if I did my father would induced ape. beat me like a Congo drum. Dad’s philosophy was clear. He told my teachers that if I acted up in school they could beat me there and I had a reasonable amount of sense when he would beat me when I got home. I was attending elementary school. The If that was simply an idle threat to keep behavioral deterrents offered by my father me scared straight, it worked. I recall in elementary school there were and the school administration seemed to work in terms of keeping me on my toes some rather odd ways that teachers and the principal dealt with kids who were less and fearful of the consequences of ignothan cooperative in the area of behavior. It rant, heathen actions. Well, actually it worked well the first was not unusual while eating lunch in the cafeteria to see several school mates stand- nine years of school. For some reason when I got into tenth grade I turned on like ing at the front of the room balancing on a drug-induced ape. one leg. I cannot for the life of me understand There were four or five circles taped why at the age of about 16, I suddenly on the floor of the cafeteria up near the stage area. The idea was to have rebellious found it necessary to transform into a poster child for “Morons, Inc.” youngsters stand inside these circles on It was not as if Dad caved in under the one leg. This would actually go on during pressure. As a matter of fact, the more the entire lunch period. rebellious and heathenistic my behavior Given my lifelong propensity for being became, the more confident Dad seemed awkward and clumsy, I had a deep seated to become about dealing with me. It was fear of being made to stand in the circle as if he rose to the occasion. on one leg. It would certainly have been a Dad was like a warrior. The more he source of great entertainment for the rest of the kids in the cafeteria as they watched was challenged, the stronger he got. This was definitely not in my best interest. me bob and weave in a fruitless effort to I knew he was like a brick wall, yet stay balanced. I can imagine it would have time after time I would run at breakneck been like watching a buffalo dance the speed into his wrath. Dad had no patience tango. with irreverent behavior from a young’un, No, I seemed very content to act like

but the most serious offense in his book was when we would “sass” or become disrespectful. I recall blatantly telling Dad one evening that I questioned his justification for expecting me to get a haircut. Dad was never in the mood for having diplomatic relationships with his kids. It was a dictatorship and Dad ruled. So, when I left Dad with the impression that I was not going to follow his orders and get a haircut, it was as if at that moment he began transforming into the Incredible Hulk. It started with his eyes. It seemed his eyes became enflamed with rage. He began breathing harder and his hands seemed to involuntarily clench. He pushed himself up from the table

and the chair he was sitting in flew across the kitchen floor like it was sliding on a sheet of ice. I am not sure if it was the dramatic scene that was unfolding in front of my eyes, or possibly the fact that I knew with great certainty that Dad was about to roll me around the kitchen like a used tire, that caused me to recant my previous statement. Just scant seconds before Dad pounced on me like a bobcat on a mule carcass, I threw up the white flag. At that moment I would have been willing to get up from the table and walk the seven miles to the barber. Without striking a single blow Dad made his point and got his desired results. Now, that is talent.

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Sitting quietly on the porch Doing the Towns Together allows relaxation for the soul LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS These are the days of summer when just sitting on the porch, screened or unscreened, brings a brief respite from daily chores and the hurry/scurry that seems to be increasingly prevalent in our lives. Just sitting in a favorite chair, be it a rocker or straight or recliner, can rev up the soul and spirit in a special way and help one get through what may be a trying day. Or, doing the same sitting in the evening as the earth quiets down for yet another day of the hectic lives some of us lead, can restore the soul in a special way. Just sitting and thinking can be more productive to many of us than any of the tranquilizing medications any physician or druggist ever sold us. During the past week or so we have had a fair share of rainy days and nights, thus the perfect opportunity is presented us to just go out and sit. Our mind can rove in the quietness, at the break of day or as the sun sets for another night in our lives. It is at these special moments we remember, plan and dream the best. By sitting quietly, we can almost feel our blood pressure get to a normal pace, thus we gain the first benefit of just porch sitting doing nothing. Absolutely nothing. There are those high spirited people who cannot possibly conceive the idea that some of us are very capable of just sitting on occasion, rocking, watching the clouds roll by, remembering, or perhaps planning ahead. On a recent pleasantly cool evening, free from the humidity that accompanies summer, my thoughts went back to all the changes that have occurred during the nearly 54 years we have lived in our home. It seems like last week that Chuck came home from his job at the then-booming DuPont nylon plant in Seaford and announced that he had found the perfect spot for us to build a home. Our three children were ages four, 16 months, and two months old, when we piled into the automobile and drove the short distance from the home we were renting on Lansing Avenue here in Laurel. In short order we had checked out the acreage at the end of the short dead-end street that would be named White Avenue, signed on the dotted line for a mortgage, signed another dotted line with the builder and by July 1, witnessed the first spadeful of dirt shoveled out at the spot where our home would be built. At that time, there was only one home completed on the road, another partially constructed, and the rest of the acreage was being used for either growing corn or other

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Something really new — the birth of Sadie Lane Hall, on May 13, at PRMC in Salisbury. At birth she weighed nine pounds,14-1/2 ounces and was 21-1/2 inches long. Her parents are Nicole and William Hall, her maternal grandmother is Debbie White Carter and maternal greatgrandmother is Flaudine Otwell. Congratulations to all of the family! Frank and Carolyn Calio have just returned from a week, with 20 other members of their family, in Orlando, Fla. where they visited Disney, Sea World, Acquatics,

then on to Bush Gardens, also attending a baseball game in Tampa Bay where they saw the Tampa Bay team vs. the Cleveland Indians. Frank reports that the grand kids were angels and all family members still speaking. The adults were treated to dinner at Landry’s and spent the next week in Titusville, Fla. where they found time to visit with Peggy McCrea. Though it rained a bit every day, it did nothing to dampen the spirits of the entire family as they thoroughly enjoyed the R & R together. The Red Hat group, Bonnets and Boas, lunched on Tuesday, May 26, with hostess, Maxine Ungerbuehler, at the Brick Hotel in Georgetown. There were favors for the guests and also some door prizes. Frances Farlow celebrated her 90th birthday at the Red Lobster in Salisbury on May 25. Happy belated, Frances.

Young Jacqueline Rae Webb will enjoy entertaining her family and friends as she celebrates her seventh birthday on June 7. She is sent love and best wishes from all.

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Opinion Guest Column Steps for addressing $800 million shortfall By House Minority Leader Richard Cathcart & House Minority Whip Dan Short Our state faces a revenue shortfall of approximately $800 million for the upcoming fiscal year that begins in just a few weeks. Much of this gap is due to the current economic recession and the dampening effect it’s had on state revenues, but the growth of state spending (up 246% in the last 15 years) has also played a prominent role. We believe this problem is too challenging to be solved by any one group acting alone. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a plan that draws together the best ideas from all parts of the political spectrum including Gov. Markell, members of the General Assembly, non-partisan groups, and private citizens. Each suggestion was selected with an eye towards maximizing resources and reducing costs, while minimizing the impact to taxpayers, state employees and teachers. While we do not believe state employees should incur a salary cut, it’s clear our government needs to be streamlined. We suggest cutting the state work force by 4,000 workers over the next four to six years via attrition. This move would leave us with about 27,500 workers (including school employees) – about what we had at the start of the decade. According to the State Pension Office, each month approximately 100 employees apply for pension and another 100 apply for pension withdrawals. Even assuming that 75% of these workers are essential employees that must be replaced, the state could still reduce its work force by 600 workers via attrition in FY 2010 alone. The pace of this reduction could be accelerated as Gov. Markell’s performance review bears fruit, agencies are reorganized, and fewer positions are classified as “essential.” This would save $27 million in the upcoming budget, and $180 million annually when fully implemented. We also recommend instituting a tax amnesty program for Delaware. In 11 states where this has been implemented recently, the amnesty produced an average of .41% of annual revenue – a potential $12 million windfall for the First State. Additionally, we suggest the sale of state property that is currently unused or not needed for the government’s core mission. For instance, we’d recommend the sale of all three fixed-wing State Police aircraft. State officials have already agreed to ground these aircraft in a costcutting move. Why not explore a partnership with the air flight program at Delaware State University for those Continued on page 51

A challenge for all of us

I read the story of the teachers not supporting the governor’s eight percent across the board pay cut for all state workers. I had a hard time relating to the idea that some teachers wanted to say they work hard at the job. Sure you do, we don’t question your work ethic as true professionals. Most of us in the “general” public support the governor’s position in “allowing” you all to participate in what is now being called the worst recession since the Great Depression. Allow a few musings of a 1934 model, lifelong Delaware resident. First, I did not vote for Governor Markell but so far I am very pleased at how he is doing his job. I assume his call for an eight percent pay cut is truly across the board, including his salary, school superintendents, police, judges, janitors, and the list goes on. Second, compared to many who work at incentive jobs, eight percent is small. Auto, real-estate, furniture, direct sales home builders, etc., all have had much more than that percent as a “pay cut.” Then there are factory workers (the old DuPont plant is a good example) who are just out of work. Many of us who are “seniors” have had our income investments drop greatly both in value and in income production. Third, my son Jeff and my stepson David Bloodsworth are instructors, though not in the public school system. David’s employer just told everyone there would be a 10 percent pay cut for everyone from the president to the doorman. He creates and writes educational programs for industry and then goes into the field and “teaches” the programs to large companies like Verizon. Forth, I want to muse about my attending UD’s commencement last week. It was my wife’s 50th reunion. Some of you may remember her as a teacher at both Seaford and Sussex Central. The speaker was Dr. Thomas L. Friedman, an author and columnist for the New York Times (not my favorite paper). His challenge to attendees was simple: we need to embark on being a new regenerating generation. His premise was, the Great Generation saved us from the tyranny of Hitler. The next elongated generation became the consuming, using, and abusing generation that has born both the fruit of our current economic mess and our current pollution and deple-

Letters to the Editor tion of our valuable recourses. His challenge to the next regeneration is, don’t go for the best paying job, but the job or place where you can do the best for your fellow man. This is a challenge for all of us. Do we want to pursue our own monetary goals or do we want to be part of the solution? Teachers, educators, thinkers, could lead the way. Of all of the professionals, educators are the most able to influence. Ralph Scott Jr. Seaford

Grand March great idea

I am not sure which person or persons in the Laurel High School had anything to do with the Grand March being downtown this year or for the graduation ceremonies to be held outside at the stadium but what an awesome job and a great idea! I know Miss McAnulla, Mr. Stetina, Mr. Allen and Mr. Ivory were involved and there may be others, but to all involved they were two amazing events. The location and set up for the grand march was beautiful and a great use of the park area and the weather could not have been better. And though the weather at the graduation was threatening the call was made to keep it outside and even a few sprinkles could not dampen the spirit of a great group of kids. And the crowd that turned out at the stadium was huge and proved that this graduating class had parents, friends and relatives that truly cared and that made this class one of the best ever. Congratulations to the staff at Laurel High School and the Class of 2009 for a great end to your high school time. You are truly a class of champions and an amazing group of young men and women and we are so proud to have you as part of Laurel. Good luck to all of you in the future. David and Kristi Brown

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On June 7 the Colonel’s Camp Barnes Chili Bike Run will take place. Bikers can register at the Harley-Davidson of Seaford. Registration will take place beginning at 9 a.m. After registration the riders will make their way through Kent and Sussex counties until they reach the camp located in southern Sussex County where chili will be served to each participate. T-shirts will be given to the first 250 participates. Registration fee is $25 per rider and all proceeds go to support the operation of Camp Barnes, a camp run by the state police and free to teens that may not be able to afford a week-long camping program. The camp is totally supported by donations and events such as the Camp Barnes Golf Tournament and the Colonel’s Chili Bike Run. Donations may also be made to the camp at Harley-Davidson of Seaford. Sales Rick Cullen Emily Rantz Laura Rogers Doris Shenton Jimmy McWilliams Brandon Miller

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relatively limited instances where fixedwing aircraft are needed? Such an arrangement would not only save money, it could potentially foster a beneficial synergy. The state owns golf courses, office buildings, marinas and other valuable, but non-essential, property. We believe we cannot in good conscience ask citizens to reach deeper into their pockets when assets that could generate millions of dollars in revenue for taxpayers are untouched. That brings us to the difficult issue of taxes. As much as we would like to avoid tax increases of any kind, the size of our shortfall requires that we find some additional revenue. However, if they are to be part of a holistic approach to this problem, we believe we should make the burden as equitable, painless, and fleeting as possible. While Gov. Markell has proposed a package of six tax hikes, we believe that can be scaled back. We propose modifying the governor’s personal income tax increase so that all wage earners have a share in the solution, and adopting the governor’s call to raise corporate tax. In a further modification of the governor’s plan, we believe both of these tax increases should “sunset” or expire after three years. Some progress has already been made to bridge the budget gap. Federal stimulus money, as well as steps that have already been taken by state officials, have supplied $227 million. The proposals we’ve compiled for the upcoming budget, only a few of which we’ve just described, would save or produce an additional $335 million. Together, the resulting $562 million provides more than 70 percent of the funds needed to fill the gap. If we can use this bipartisan plan as a base on which to build, we’re well within striking distance of dealing with the worst budget shortfall our state has ever faced. For a complete description of the plan, as well as ideas to help the state save an additional $200 million in future budgets, visit the press release page (Budget Letter

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