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NEWS HEADLINES SPECIAL EVENTS - Two Greenwood fundraisers, a Seaford golf tournament and Nanticoke Riverfest are events you won’t want to miss. Page 3 RIGHT CHOICES - An area youth is recognized for making the right choices and the Seaford Museum adds to its collection. Page 5 WORLD WAR II - The tension of the war was too much for this young soldier to take, and so he ended his own life. Page 8 VIETNAM - Wilbur Austin can talk about what happened on that January 1969 day as though it was just a week ago. Page 11 TITLE HOLDERS - The Woodbridge School District wins the “Sussex Coalition Walk” cup twice in a row. Page 15 HEART OF SUSSEX - What do you value most about Sussex County? What makes up its Heart & Soul? Page 31 ALL-CONFERENCE - The Seaford Star honors local athletes named first team all Henlopen Conference for the spring sports season. Page 43 SEMIFINALS - The Seaford varsity baseball team advanced to the state semifinals before being edged

by Salesianum which went on to win the state title.

Page 43 STARS OF THE WEEK - A pair of Seaford baseball players are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 45 STUDENT PLANTERS - Soroptimist Park in Seaford has a new butterfly garden. Page 57

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HOUSING PROJECT CELEBRATION - Local and state dignitaries gather outside the Norman N. Poole Community Center at Chandler Heights, Seaford, to celebrate the completion of a $10 million renovation project at the housing complex. In the Center, Norman Poole, president of Better Homes of Seaford, Inc., cuts the ceremonial ribbon Thursday, May 29. Story and additional photos on page 16. Photo by Cassie Richardson

Seaford Police 911 Center to be expanded and building enlarged

By Tony E. Windsor Seaford officials have approved preliminary site plans for the renovation and upgrade to the Seaford Police Department building on Virginia Avenue. The primary focus of the upgrade is the police department’s 911 Communication Center.

During the Tuesday, May 27, meeting of Seaford City Council, Assistant City Manager Charles Anderson presented the plans for the police department upgrades during a public hearing. He explained that the work to be done includes taking existing office and records storage space to be used for expanding “Seaford Center,” the city’s 24-hour emergency 911 Communication Center.

Built in 1977, the Seaford Police Department building has had no

major renovation work prior to this project. The department has 27 sworn officers, nine dispatchers and two clerical workers.

Anderson said the renovation project will also address installation of a sprinkler system throughout the existing building. The existing copy and records rooms and some office space will be converted to expand the communications room. He said currently Seaford Center has three dispatchers and one communications room manager. This project will expand the operation to enable four dispatchers and one communications manager to work any given shift.

City Manager Dolores Slatcher said Seaford 911 center is a designated “fold down” support for the Sussex County 911 Communications (SusCom) Center. With this expanContinued to page four

Governor’s Grant to build third development with 104 units

By Tony E. Windsor A project along Atlanta Road that has grown into two developments, will soon have a third phase of development and the addition of 104 multi-family units. During the Tuesday, May 27, meeting of Seaford Mayor and Council preliminary site plans for Governor’s Grant III were unveiled at a public hearing.

Seaford builder, Joshua Littleton presented the preliminary plans for the project which will be located between the existing Governor’s Grant and Belle Ayer residential developments along Atlanta Road.

Littleton said the project, being developed by S&L Contractors, Inc., is planned to have five three-story buildings with 18 units each, one two-story building with 12 units and one two-story duplex. The current Governor’s Continued to page four

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Greenwood Spring Festival

The Greenwood Mennonite School presents the Greenwood Spring Festival on Saturday, June 7. This “rain or shine” event has become well respected in the community for its family fun and entertainment.

The festival begins with an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Cost is $8 for adults, and $4 for children 2-10.

Booths open at 9 a.m. and are open until 4:30 p.m. One of the most popular events, the Spring Festival Auction, begins at noon.

Food booths include baked goods, chicken and pork barbecue, milkshakes, homemade doughnuts, hamburgers, frenchfries, fruit smoothies, seafood, and homemade ice cream.

Exhibits and events include helicopter rides, sports tournaments, including softball and volleyball, children’s games, a petting zoo, crafts, handcrafted items, books, plants, garden décor, a quilting demonstration, photography booth, white elephant booth, and a clown.

Entertainment on the main stage will feature a variety of music from local musicians.

In observance of the 22nd anniversary of the Greenwood Spring Festival, a limited number of baskets have been produced by the American Traditions Basket Company and they will be on sale at the festival.

The Greenwood Spring Festival is held on the grounds of the Greenwood Mennonite School, on Mennonite School Road, just off routes 16 and 36.

The festival and parking for the event are free.

Fundraising dinner

Greenwood fire chief Tom Jones is back home after three weeks in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was treated after falling ill March 25.

A beef, pork and beer fundraiser to raise money for Tom Jones will take place Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. to midnight at the Greenwood Fire Hall.

Tickets are $20, $25 at the door.

To order tickets, call the fire hall, 349-4529, or mail in your request to the fire hall, PO Box 1, Greenwood, DE 19950. Make checks out to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company. Further information is available on the fire company’s website www.greenwood78.org.

A fund for Jones has been set up at Discover Bank. Donations can be sent to the Thomas Jones Fund, c/o Discover Bank, PO Box 2003, Greenwood, DE 19950.

Kiwanis Golf Tournament

Helping kids go to college, that's the purpose of the 22nd Kiwanis Foundation Golf Tournament, which is to be played Friday, June 6, at the Seaford Golf and Country Club.

The event starts with registration at 10 a.m., provides lunch at 11:30, a shot-gun start for golf at

12:30, an awards party and includes time for warmup on the practice range as well as putting and chipping contests.

The format is a scramble, so there will be just a team score, and handicaps are not used.

Every player's drive must be used twice during the round.

Fund raising for scholarships is the grand purpose of this effort. To date, about $115,000 has been paid out in aid to students.

Call 875-2569 for more information or to sign up.

Preserving Seaford

Do you believe you live in one of Seaford’s historic homes? If your home is 50 years or older, it could be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Find out from an expert how to identify architectural elements, document your historic home, and help establish and preserve Seaford’s community character.

Robin Krawitz from the Delaware State Historic Preservation office will conduct two workshops, each session to include instruction on identifying architectural elements, a walking tour of some of Seaford’s historic homes, and lunch.

Seaford citizens are encouraged to attend a workshop on Monday, June 16, or Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Seaford Museum on High Street. Call Ann Nesbitt at 6287788 if you plan to attend.

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Riverfest Information Online The Nanticoke Riverfest Committee wants you to know that the Official Riverfest Website is up and running. Please visit www.nanticokeriverfest.com for up-to-date information on events and entertainment schedules, along with photos from previous Riverfest events.

You can also download registration forms, view the competitive event guidelines, see a list of sponsors, or email the committee with any questions you may have.

A new feature for this year is the Riverfest 2008 newsletter that can be emailed directly to you. Simply go online and register to receive the first ever newsletters. The website is sponsored

by Data Obsessions.

Registrations are now being accepted for the canoe and kayak races, car and motorcycle shows, vendor locations and the survivor challenge. You may also visit Seaford City Hall or Harley Davidson of Seaford for Duck Dash tickets.

Duck Dash tickets are just $5 each. The number on your ticket corresponds to the number on a rubber-ducky that will be dropped over the west side of the blades bridge.

All of the ducks then "race" under the bridge with the tide. The winning duck is the one that comes out from the east side of the bridge first.

There will be two heats, making two chances to

win. The first place duck during each heat wins $100, the second place duck wins $50, the third place duck wins $25. If your duck is lucky enough to win both heats, you'll win a jon boat donated by Sturgis Marine. Purchase your tickets now for an opportunity to choose the duck with your favorite number.

Make sure to save the dates and attend the 14th Annual Seaford Riverfest, “Survivor Nanticoke,” on July 10, 11 and 12.

This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware.

For additional information on arts activities in Delaware, visit the Delaware Division of the Arts homepage, www.artsdel.org.

Hometown Heroes

The Honorable Governor Ruth Ann Minner, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 83, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDot) and RT&E Integrated Communications announces a service of honor and remembrance for our Delaware Hometown Heroes from 10 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, June 11, at the Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 DuPont Parkway, Smyrna.

This service is open to the public and will be held rain or shine. The state would like to see all veteran organizations and civic groups represented. For details call 302-738-8875.

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The Department of Transportation wishes to alert motorists that a nighttime pavement rehabilitation project that is currently underway along Stein Highway in Seaford has switched to daytime work. Motorists should expect intermittent lane restrictions.

The change from nighttime work to daytime work is being done to address noise concerns from area residents. David Bramble, Inc., who was awarded the $5.3 million job last fall, will be rotomilling, hotmix patching and overlaying Stein Highway from Front Street to U.S. 13 southbound. The project is expected to be completed mid-summer.

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Seaford to partner with business to extend sewer along US 13

By Tony E. Windsor The City of Seaford has agreed to partner with a local businessman to expand sewer utilities along US 13. Seaford businessman, David Bachman, owner of the Dairy Queen restaurant on the corner on US 13 and Middleford Road, appeared before the council to seek support for expanding sewer to his business.

Bachman told the city that upcoming work on the corner across from his property, which at one time housed a Texaco service station, will “present a narrow window of opportunity” to allow expansion of sewer across Middleford Road to his property.

Bachman refers to upcoming work to build a Popeye’s Restaurant on the opposite corner of US 13 and Middleford Road.

He said he would like to see the work start prior to any of the Popeye’s construction.

“I believe we could start this sewer expansion in mid-June and be done in a couple of weeks,” he told the Mayor and Council.

Bachman said his private sewer system is failing on the Dairy Queen property and this would be a good time to have the connection to the city’s municipal sewer system. He estimated the cost to bring the sewer lines from the city’s lift station on the corner of the Popeye’s property across Middleford Road will run about $99,500.

Bachman is requesting that the city share the costs at 50 percent. He said this is due to the “higher than normal” costs of connecting to the city’s sewer system. He said this would bring the sewer lines to the northern edge of his property and he will assume costs associated with the impact

fees over and above the connection fees.

Seaford City Manager Dolores Slatcher said having this sewer extension across Middleford Road makes it much easier for the city to expand sewer service to the south along US 13.

“This will position us well when it comes to future annexations on the west side of US 13,” she said. “We can come across US 13 and expand farther south.

There are property owners who have expressed an interest in annexing once there is sewer available. The current Burger King property and the site of the former Roy Rogers restaurant come to mind.”

Slatcher said having Bachman abandon his failing private sewer system in favor of the city’s municipal utilities will also “do away with one more private septic system on the Nanticoke River,” She said the pri-

vate sewer systems have been a concern because of potential runoff into the Nanticoke.

Assistant City Manager Charles Anderson, said he agrees with Bachman’s assessment of the timing. “There is a window of time for this project and it is before construction of Popeye’s starts and concrete parking lots and pavements are installed,” he said. “A number of years ago, DelDOT gave us permits and approval to cross over Middleford Road and extend the sewer.

We will contact DelDOT and see about getting these permits available for this project.”

Slatcher said the city will allocate the funds for the sewer project from the newly created “Downstream Assessment Reserve Funds,” as well as the city’s Sewer Reserve Account.

New Seaford development will be multi-family dwellings Continued from page one

Grant residential development has all single-family units.

Littleton said there will be 213 parking spaces and meet the city’s requirements for two parking spaces per unit.

He said the project also meets the requirements of the well-head protection overlay district. He said the development

also uses special “storm tech infiltration” systems to help meet necessary storm water requirements, using subsurface water detention. “ The infiltration system is buried under the parking area of the development,” Littleton said.

The development will also have a fivefoot by five-foot storage area for each unit

Seaford’s 911 expansion project Continued from page one

sion, in the event of an emergency, SusCom personnel can come to the Seaford emergency center and operate.

Slatcher also said because of the relationship with SusCom the city will get some support for the communication project from the county.

Anderson said in order to replace the records, copy and office room spaces, the enhancement project will include the construction of a 2,400-square-foot building on the east side of the existing police department. This will include a new entrance on that side of the building.

Councilman Mike Vincent asked whether any consideration had been given to the building of a “salleport” for safety access to the building for officers escorting prisoners. Anderson responded that a salleport was not discussed as part of the renovation project. Slatcher commented that the issue of a salleport is not part of the project because of costs.

“A salleport involves added construction costs,” she said. “We have been concerned about the growing of this project.

It has actually grown since we first presented the concept to the council. We don’t see advantages to constructing a salleport as part of this project.”

Anderson agreed, saying that a salleport is typically used as an access for officers and prisoners. “When officers bring prisoners into the building through the backdoor there is a place for them to store their guns in a locker and access the prisoner area in a separate part of the building,” he said. “With this renovation project there will actually be even more security. The configuration of the new expanded communications room prevents a pris-

and special enclosed trash storage areas.

Littleton said the preliminary plans are being reviewed by several state agencies including the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the State Office of Drinking Water and the Delaware Department of Transportation.

Lynn Betts, a resident of the nearby residential development of Heritage Shores, just north of Governor’s Grant, asked for

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Mayor Ed Butler asked if the backdoor to the police station will be more secure.

“As it is now, a stranger could walk in that backdoor and have access,” he said.

Slatcher said that could only happen if someone inside the building let the stranger in, because the doors automatically lock. Anderson told Butler that the new construction project will reconfigure the backdoor and access will not be as easy as it once was.

The council voted to approve the preliminary plans for the new expansion at the Seaford Police Department. Anderson said plans are still under review by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Delaware Conservation District and DelDOT.

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Seaford youth honored for his ‘Right Choices’

By Tony E. Windsor A Seaford teenager has been honored by the City of Seaford for his involvement in positive choices that make him a good youth role model for his peers.

Seaford Mayor Ed Butler announced his choice for the 2008 “Mayor's Right Choice Award” during the May 27 City Council meeting. Dustin J. Anderson, a senior at Delmarva Christian High School, was recognized with the honors.

Anderson was nominated by his father and mother, Scott and Sally Anderson.

Dustin was honored for his community service and for being a role model for other young people.

He participates in Hosts & Stars programs at West Seaford and Central Elementary schools.

In 2007 he spent a week in Cherokee, NC, with his church, Mt Olivet United Methodist, on a mission to help repair

Delmarva Christian High School senior Dustin J. Anderson was honored with the 2008 “Mayor’s Right Choice Award” during a council meeting on May 27. From left are Scott Anderson, Dustin Anderson, Mayor Ed Butler, Sally Anderson and Elizabeth Whaley. Photo by Tony Windsor

New exhibits at Seaford Museum The Seaford Museum located at 203 High Street, is proud to have two new exhibits in the Webb Room - dolls and baseball cards.

The first exhibit features Sasha Dolls.

Sasha was created by Sasha Morgenthaler of Switzerland in the 1940s to reflect the spirit of children of all races and cultures during their age of innocence. Several

dolls are dressed in attire befitting the occasion such as the classroom, camping, shopping and the beach with minature accessories.

Several pieces of miniature oak furniture in intricate detail are presented in the family room scene. The camping scene includes a tent, canteen, food, and trees in the background made to the scale of

Sasha. There is a boat for the fisherman and a shopping cart for the shopper.

The second exhibit features baseball cards. The Phillies and Orioles are highlighted with baseball cards of many players of both teams spanning 1952 to 1990.

All-Stars, Hall of Famers and fan favorites are there including beloved players such as Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn, Steve Carlton, Mike Schmidt, Brooks and Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer and Cal Ripken Jr. There’s also Puddin’

homes.

He and other members of his school also worked with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a Seaford family.

Dustin is president of his high school's National Honor Society and maintains a 3.95 grade point average. He has represented Seaford at Boys State, where he was elected House Reader. He has five years of participation in the Science Olympiad and the Finance Summit for high school students.

He is an active member of his church and has served in the capacity of liturgist, acolyte and crucifier.

He also assists with the church's Vacation Bible School.

Dustin also participates in his school’s varsity soccer, basketball and golf programs.

Dustin's sister, Elizabeth Whaley, was named Seaford's Mayor's Right Choice honoree nine years ago.

Head, Granny, Sparky, Cookie, Diamond Jim, Boog and the Blade.

Seaford Little League players that signed to play professionally are shown and several members of the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame are presented.

The Museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free to all Seaford Historical Society members and $3 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

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Business Century 21 joins Upromise

Century 21 Tull Ramey Real Estate announces their participation in the Upromise Program. Through Upromise, consumers are eligible to receive a college contribution up to $3,000 in their Upromise account each time he or she purchases or sells a home through Century 21.

The first step is to submit your real estate preference information to a participating Century 21 office through the Upromise website. For more information, contact Century 21 Tull Ramey Real Estate at 628-9000 or 629-5575.

Marshall opens Georgetown office

Marshall Estate Services has expanded its operation with the addition of a new Sussex County office in Georgetown, at 104 E. Pine St. The new location allows the company to be more accessible to its growing customer base in Sussex County. “We believe that positive things are happening in Delaware, and this new office is an example of our optimism,� Doug Marshall, president/owner said. Doug Marshall is a certified estate specialist, CAI auctioneer, and licensed realtor.

Marshall Estate Services is a division of Marshall Auction-Marketing Co. The Marshall Team now consists of eight full-time auction staff members and eight full-time realtors. For more information, call 888.986.SOLD or visit www.MarshallAuctions.com.

Stuart joins De-Mar-Va Real Estate De-Mar-Va Real Estate Service, Inc. is proud to announce a new sales assistant. Steve Stuart of Laurel, is a member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

He will be serving the Laurel and Seaford area as Steve Stewart well as all of Sussex County.

Patricia Walker wins cruise

Patricia Walker of LUV Homes in Millsboro, a division of Clayton Homes Inc., was awarded a 4-night cruise to the Bahamas as a result of exceeding first quarter sales and customer satisfaction goals. David Booth, retail president of CMH Homes, Inc., presented the award.

Walker has been with LUV Homes 10 years and has extensive experience in Land & Home projects, vacation and community placement, financing programs and customer service and satisfaction.

Walker lives in Laurel with her husband, Tim, and daughter, Stephanie. She volunteers with the Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary and enjoys her dogs and home gardens.

Hancock joins Discovery

Thomas Hancock, son of Steve and Sue Hancock of Seaford recently completed his Uniform Certified Public Accountant tests and has accepted a new position with Discovery Communications Corporate Global Headquarters in Silver Spring Md., Discovery Communications owns US net-

works such as The Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, The Military Channel amount many others both here and internationally. Thomas is a US Networks Finance-Business Process Specialist.

Thomas is a 2005 graduate of Cedarville University in Ohio where he majored in accounting and marketing. He makes his home in Falls Church, Va.

Local bank earns highest rating

Bauer Financial, Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla., the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, is proud to announce that County Bank, Rehoboth Beach, has once again achieved its highest 5-Star rating. The 5-Star rating is based on the overall financial picture of the bank and indicates that County Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation. This quarter represents the fifth consecutive time that County Bank has earned this highest honor.

County Bank was established in 1990 and has been steadfastly serving the financial needs of its neighbors and friends for 18 years.

It operates through nine offices in Southern Delaware and can be found at www.countybankdel.com.

NAR offers e-Pro certification

As more and more consumers begin their search for real estate-related information on the Internet, it is critical that real estate professionals are well educated in the use of technology to the benefit of both the consumer and the agent and/or broker.

Realizing the importance of technology training, the National Association of RealtorsŽ (NAR) now offers its members the e-PRO certification course — the only technology certification program offered

by NAR. The program is designed to prepare real estate professionals to make the most of internet technology and to identify, evaluate, and implement new internet business models.

The elite group of course graduates represents only one percent of all Realtors in the country including Dee Cross of Callaway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate. “The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past five years,� Dee said. “Today, more than 70 percent of all buyers and sellers begin their search online. As an e-PROŽ certified agent, I have knowledge and tools needed to provide my clients with the information they need and the customer service they demand. It’s both hi-tech and hi-touch.�

The Realtor e-PROÂŽ certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive.

It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase of sale of a home.

The exclusive Realtor e-PROÂŽ certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as Internet professionals.

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gy and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models.

Once completed, the e-PRO certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services.

Consumers can identify the e-PRO through the exclusive e-PRO Internet Professional logo.

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Graduates use the skills they’ve acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 5 - 11, 2008

Truth was too much to take for young soldier

By James Diehl Ken Madden, then a 25-year-old lieutenant with a recently acquired sense of invincibility, led his men onto the beaches of Sicily in early July 1943.

They withstood heavy attacks from the German Air Force and took several casualties – but it wasn’t the Nazis who delivered the fatal shot Madden remembers most.

“I was on the beach and we were being strafed (targeted by German planes) every 15 minutes when a young lieutenant comes over to me and asks if the fighting ever got any worse than this,” Madden recalls.

Well, it did – quite often, it got much worse. And Madden, who had survived many close calls during his time fighting in North Africa, looked at the young man and told him the God’s honest truth.

It was not what the man wanted to hear.

“That boy turned around, went back to his [post], took out his .45 [caliber pistol] and shot himself. I was just 30 yards away,” Madden remembers. “That was real tough, but I had other things to occupy my mind, like the German planes flying overhead.”

Drafted into the United States military in the fall of 1940, Madden got a temporary reprieve thanks to his status as a school teacher in central Pennsylvania.

Allowed to finish out the school year, he reported for service in August of 1941 and was sent to Fort Eustis, Va., for 13 weeks of basic training.

While there he met his wife, Mabel, at one of the so-called “soldier’s dances” – chaperoned events where the girls usually outnumbered the soldiers many times over.

After 12 dates – all on Sundays because that’s the only day of the week soldiers were allowed to see their girlfriends without a chaperone – they married and spent their honeymoon traveling to Texas, where Madden was to begin anti-aircraft training.

When they parted in the Lone Star State, it was the last time they would see each other for more than three years, until the war in Europe was over.

Before taking Mabel’s hand and traveling south, Madden tried many times over to land an assignment of his choosing.

“When I went in the Army, I was determined that I was going to try and advance as far as I could,” he says. “I was going to take advantage of every educational opportunity that came along.”

So he tried out for the flying cadets, but his eyes weren’t good enough. He tried to switch services and join the Navy, but they wouldn’t take officers who wore glasses.

He even applied for typing school, but he couldn’t type well and was again denied. His fourth and final attempt came at Sea Coast Artillery training – again his eyes failed him.

But he finally got a break – one that drastically altered the course of his service, and the course of his life.

“This was before [the attack on] Pearl Harbor and the Army decided they didn’t need the guys who were over 28 years of age anymore, so they discharged any of them who wanted to get out,” Madden says. “The battery clerk [for this one unit] was over 28 and he wanted out, so they went to the clerical school and said they needed someone to be a battery clerk.

They went through the records and said this guy Madden could type. So I wasn’t good enough for the school, but I was

good enough to become the battery clerk and I got promoted to corporal before I even finished basic training.

“Had I not had that break, I would have been sent who knows where and my whole life would have been different.”

After completing officer’s training school, Madden was sent to Camp Hulen, Texas, and assigned to the 105th anti-aircraft battalion.

With the German air superiority in Europe, it was a time when Americans were being trained at a rapid rate to serve in anti-aircraft units. Madden’s was the third anti-aircraft training class out of more than 400 trained in the U.S. After Texas, Madden was off to the World War II Desert Training Center in California – a simulated theater of operation that was the largest military training ground in the history of military maneuvers.

It was overseen by U.S. Gen. George S. Patton.

“We ran one mile with full packs on every day and Patton would be there watching,” Madden remembers. “All I was thinking was how I’d better keep moving.

Failure was not an option for Patton.”

After spending one day in Pennsylvania – and just missing the chance to see his wife, who was en route when Madden’s unit shipped out – it was off to jolly old England and the beginning of hostilities for the future superintendent of the Seaford School District.

“We were part of a boat convoy; there were maybe a dozen or so ships in our convoy,” he recalls. “We were in England for three weeks before we were sent to Scotland for invasion training.”

The time was shortly after the failed Allied raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, France, where 3,623 of the 6,086 men who made it ashore were either killed, wounded or captured.

“The raid was an attempt to see how strong the German forces were; it was just a disaster,” Madden says. “Here we were training for a raid and we were worried we would meet the same fate.”

During training for their first raid, it rained for 26 of the 30 days Madden and his unit were in Scotland. “It was just a miserable life then,” he says.

Madden and his men became a part of the 1st Division, under the command of Gen. Terry Allen and a young assistant division commander by the name of Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. The leaders were very wellliked by their men, who could have mutinied otherwise.

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“We were on board the Langibby Castle, a British boat with British rations,” Madden says. “Well, we were not accustomed to fish like the British eat and the men about mutinied because of the poor

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In coordination with Patton’s landing at Casablanca, Morocco, they landed at Oran in November of 1942.

“It was a very, very quiet landing on the beach but our ship got hit three times by the French,” Madden says. “During the landing, there was a French [ship] that came out of the harbor and the British targeted and sank it. I can still picture that just like it was yesterday.”

After making landing, Madden and his men captured the local airport and realized the Viche – members of a French resistance movement – had already surrendered.

But the French colonel in charge of the fort on Oran didn’t like having to surrender to a “lowly” second lieutenant.

“He was so mad that he decided to just leave,” Madden says.

“We weren’t trained very well in proper protocol; he had expected to surrender to someone of at least the same rank as him.”

After three weeks of relative quiet on Oran, Madden and his men traveled to Tunisia to help chase the retreating Germans.

They were subjected to regular air attacks, but one day in particular stands out amongst all the rest. It involved the infamous German Stuka dive bombers, about a dozen of them to be precise.

“These planes would go into a dive and turn their sirens on. It was very loud and could be a pretty frightening experience,” Madden says. “My Jeep driver and I were driving down the road one day when we looked up and saw about a dozen dive bombers.

My driver jumped in a ditch, which was the worst place to be in case of an attack. But they dropped their bombs about a half-mile from us.”

After retreating under cover of night, Madden was ordered to Kasserine Pass, the sight of a major World War II battle in North Africa. It was far from the Americans’ finest hour.

The American forces suffered heavy casualties during the battle and were pushed back more than 50 miles from their original positions.

Described by historians as “when the amateurs first met the professionals,” the battle was a humiliating rout at the hands of the Germans.

Madden finally ordered his men and his guns out of the pass – he had been told to stay put by his commanders, but later left after the final Americans had retreated. Many Germans were donning American uniforms at this time, adding even more to an already confusing situation.

After spending the evening watching the Germans and the British fighting each other, Madden retreated to an area he was told was secure. It very nearly earned him three years in a prisoner of war camp.

“It was Feb. 22 – I remember because it was Washington’s Birthday – and I woke up early for some reason, which was strange because I’m not really an early riser,” he says. “There were five of us officers just sleeping on the ground and I was putting my shoes on when out of the woods came these Germans.”

Dressed as Americans and announcing themselves as Americans, Madden knew better and he promptly dove into a nearby wadi – defined by dictionary.com as “a valley, gully, or streambed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season.”

Trapped in the wadi with five other Americans, Madden got a sick feeling in his stomach when he saw two Germans come over and set up a machine gun just over their heads.

“We could hear them talking and we were scared to death that they might look underneath them and see us, but they never did,” says Madden, who was trapped in the wadi for several hours with no weapon before the Germans departed. “Only one of our guys was killed that day, but the four officers I was sleeping with were all taken prisoner and stayed in a prison until the end of the war.

“That day did something to me and I just said ‘Madden, the Lord is on your side.’ I developed a feeling after that that nothing could hurt me.”

After the resounding defeat suffered at Kasserine Pass, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower took over command of the American fighting forces, with Patton at his side.

Before the Battle of El Guettar, which turned out to be the first battle in which U.S. forces were able to defeat the experienced German tank units, Madden got a pep talk from both men.

“They wanted to assemble us and tell us how important the battle was,” Madden says. “I remember Patton got up and said ‘Gen. Eisenhower just promoted me and I need some more stars. I want you to kill some Italians and get me those stars.’ It was a great experience seeing the two generals.”

After the battle, the American fighting force became much more formidable in the European Theater of Operations. Once thought of as “supermen,” according to Madden, the Germans became “just like us.”

“We realized we were just as good as they were,” he says.

In early July of 1943 came the invasion of Sicily and the heartwrenching death of the young lieutenant who “just couldn’t handle it.”

The night after that moment was utter tragedy for the young men of the 82nd Airborne, under watch of American soldiers – including Madden – on the beaches. “The afternoon we landed, a two star general came up to me and told me that paratroopers would be landing that night and I should spread the word,” says

Madden, who informed the Army soldiers on the beach of the incoming Americans. “But that night, we had a German air raid and the Navy started firing at those Germans.”

And they also shot at the Americans. According to Madden, 22 American C-47s – with more than 30 men on each plane – were shot down by friendly fire that night over Sicily.

“That was hushed up because the media didn’t want to report on blunders like that,” he says.

The men were under the command of the two star general who

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talked one-on-one with Madden earlier that day on the beach – a general named Gen. Matthew Ridgway, who later replaced Eisenhower as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.

After a landing at Salerno and participating in several other battles in Italy, Madden finally got to come home in 1945 after nearly three years overseas.

He left active service in January of 1946 and served in the National Guard until 1969, when he retired with the rank of brigadier general. He moved to Seaford and served as the superintendent

of schools from 1952 until 1967, when he took over as state superintendent. He retired in 1980.

Today, his World War II Army uniform hangs in the Seaford Museum on High Street, a lasting testament to the years he gave in service to his country.

Next week’s profile will feature a Navy man, from Laurel, who served on a destroyer in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. He was involved in several battles and spent the period immediately after the war patrolling Tokyo Bay.

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MORNING STAR • June 5 - June 11, 2008

Nemours partners with Delaware State Parks

By Daniel Richardson

During Healthy Kids Day, an event geared at inspiring kids to get outside and exercise, Nemours Health and Prevention Services along with Delaware State Parks announced that they are co-sponsoring the Trail Challenge program.

All State Parks that have hiking trails are participating in the program which challenges kids

and their families to complete 15 trails at different parks measuring nearly 40 total miles within 12 months.

Successful individuals or groups will be honored with a patch, certificate, pedometer and the official Golden Boot Award.

The challenge is part of Nemours “five, two, one, almost none� program which encourages kids to eat healthy and exercise.

The Nutrition Magician (Brian Richards) stopped by Trap Pond State Park during Healthy Kids Day to entertain the kids with magic as well as demonstrate healthy eating habits. The Nutrition Magician was brought to the park by Nemours and performed prior to the announcement of the trail challenge.

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Lessons from Vietnam changed Marine for the better, he says part-time for Warren Reid Solid Image, Laurel, where he maintains the equipment and vehicles.

Wilbur Austin can talk about He and his wife, Priscilla, what happened on that January have three adult sons and eight 1969 day as though it was just a grandchildren. The couple takes week ago. long vacations — they just reHe and his German shepherd, turned from a two-week stay in Rex, were on patrol in Vietnam Gettysburg, Pa., where he took when Rex spotted someone hiddaily rides on his hand-powered ing in the jungle. When the dog bicycle — he works in the yard veered away to investigate, taking Austin with him, the man det- and when the roof on their home needs attention, he easily climbs onated a bomb. Rex and an a ladder and tends to it.

American soldier were killed; “He keeps me going,” says Austin and another soldier were Priscilla. She makes crafts and injured. counts on her husband to help her Austin and soldiers and set up her booth at area craft shows.

Marines with him fired at the Austin grew up in Lewes and bomber, a member of the Viet left Lewes High School before Cong, the insurgent group that graduating to go to work. He was fighting the South Vietjoined the Marines in 1965, did namese, and killed him. his basic training at Parris Island, Within minutes, Austin was airlifted to a hospital in Da Nang. S.C., and went to Camp Lejeune, N.C. He served 18 months in He had lost one leg in the blast and his other leg, which had been Morocco, returned to Camp LeJeseverely mangled, was amputated une and then started his one-year tour in Vietnam. five days later.

Priscilla, whom Austin started From the Da Nang hospital, he dating while in the military, was at went to a U.S. military hospital his mother’s house when news in Guam, where he stayed for two weeks. He was then flown to came of his injury. She visited him every weekend while he was in Andrews Air Force Base, WashPhiladelphia ington, D.C., and the day and from after his disthere taken to He had lost one leg in the blast charge, Aug. the Philadeland his other leg, which had 29, married phia Naval been severely mangled, was him.

Hospital, amputated five days later.

When where he unAustin came derwent adhome to ditional surDelaware, he weighed only 80 geries. He was released Aug. 28, pounds. A picture of him that apseven months and two days after peared in an area paper at that being injured. time shows a gaunt young man, Now, nearly 40 years later, sitting in a wheelchair.

Austin, Delmar, Del., says that Even though he received benedespite the loss of both legs, he fits from the Veterans’ Adminishas absolutely no regrets. He is tration, Austin wanted to work, not sorry that he joined the Mahe says. “I wanted to get into a rine Corps in 1965. And he does career,” he says. “I wanted to not regret having volunteered for find something that would make that last mission, even though he was only 17 days short of the end me feel that I was contributing to of his 12-month tour and was not society.”

He tried to train dogs, using the required to go. skills he had learned in the servThe fact that the bomber had ice, but was unable to do it. “I to detonate the bomb before he couldn’t run with them,” he says. intended to meant that between At many places of employ80 to 100 of the nearly 1,000 men behind Austin and Rex were ment, he was told that he would saved, Austin says. And, he adds, be a safety hazard. “But K&L he would not be the man he is to- gave me a chance,” he says.

“They went to bat for me.” day if he had not gone to VietWhile an employee at K&L, nam and if he had come home Austin received his high school uninjured. diploma from the James H. “I think that I’m a better perGroves Adult High School. He son because of what I went also took several courses at Worthrough,” he says.

Wic Community College in SalisAustin, 61, walks easily with bury and Delaware Technical and two computerized artificial legs.

Community College, GeorgeHe retired from K&L Mitown. crowave, Salisbury, Md., in 2003 Austin acknowledges that after 30 years there, ending his there have been rough times. career as an engineer. He works

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Wilbur and Priscilla Austin. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

There was the day that, forgetting that he didn’t have legs, he jumped out of his hospital bed in Philadelphia and fell to the floor.

That fall put him into a deep depression that went away only after a fellow amputee struck him and told him to “get over it.”

“He told me that I could still have a full life, that I could still do whatever I want,” Austin says.

Then there was the dismissive, even rude, attitude by many toward returning Vietnam soldiers.

“We ran into that all the time,” Austin says.

Once, while trying to maneuver through a crowd in his wheelchair, he asked a person in front of him to move. “He told me that if I hadn’t gone over there, I wouldn’t be like this,” he says.

“He wouldn’t move.”

But the rough times taught him valuable lessons, lessons that he is willing to share with anyone who is going through a bad situation.

“Life isn’t always a bed of roses,” he says. “You have to be able to accept what it gives you.

God will give you a way to get over it — you have to quit worrying about it and just do it.”

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Health No matter how you travel, keep safety in mind

By Dr. Anthony Policastro Now that gas prices have risen, people are looking at ways of decreasing gasoline use. One thing to remember is that all changes in habits need to be done safely.

Some people have decided to do more walking to places. Many of them are not used to doing as much walking. That means they need to pay attention to safe walking.

That would include walking on sidewalks when they are available. That would include walking facing oncoming traffic where there are no sidewalks. That would include paying attention to traffic lights. They are not only there for cars.

Some people have decided to ride

bicycles more often. Helmets are a must for any bicycle rider. Wearing easily seen clothing is important because drivers do not always notice riders. Making sure you ride on the correct side of the street is also important.

Other vehicles like scooters are now being used. Even though there is no law about using a helmet on those kinds of vehicles, it is still a good idea.

Some people have decided to use car pools more frequently. It is important to never have more passengers than there are seat belts in the car. It is important to make sure all passengers buckle up. They may not do it in their own car. Your fam-

ily may be used to doing it all the time.

Do not take for granted that passengers will automatically do so.

Safe driving practices will also help save gas. Speeding uses more gas. Tailgating results in more frequent application of the brakes. Braking always wastes gas because it means that you used too much gas in the first place.

Public transportation may be used more commonly. Most public buses do not have seat belts. Therefore, it is a good idea to remain seated when riding in them.

The same thing is true for school buses. School will soon be out for the

summer. However, some children will attend summer school. Staying seated on school buses is the right thing to do.

No matter what kind of transportation you use, you should do it without excessive alcohol. Alcohol impairs judgment.

It also impairs the motor skills that you would need to avoid an accident.

We frequently hear about drunken individuals getting hit by cars because they cannot judge the speed of the car or their ability to move quickly enough. It seems to happen once a year in Ocean City.

Alcohol can be just as deadly on a bicycle or scooter. There is nothing more dangerous than drinking and driving.

Accidents are preventable. Safety should be the case in whatever we do. If we decide to do new things, we should make sure we do them safely.

the animal, that doesn’t mean that it is not rabid,” Luta said.

According to Dr. Hughes, “Rabies is prevalent in all Delaware counties.

Recently there have been several human exposures to rabies.

The types of rabid animals were raccoons, cats, and a horse. Anyone who believes they or a loved one may have had contact with a rabid animal should call the rabies hotline number below.

Rabies prevention beats rabies treatment!

Vaccinate your pets. All dogs, cats, and ferrets over 6-months old are to be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian.

Stay away from wild animals and stray cats and dogs.

Report stray dogs and cats to Delaware Animal Care and Control 1-888-3KCSPCA (1-888-352-7722) Stay away from pets and/or domestic animals that are acting strangely.

If your pet or farm animal is acting strangely, call your veterinarian.

If you suspect that a person, pet

or farm animal may have had contact with a rabid animal, call the Bureau of Rabies Prevention, Rabies Hotline: (302) 744-4545 at the Delaware Division of Public Health.

Rabies proof your home: • Remove sources of food from buildings and yards

• Make sure garbage cans have tightfitting, animal-proof lids.

• When possible, put garbage cans in garage or shed • Feed pets indoors or if you feed them outside, remove any uneaten food right away.

No matter what kind of transportation you use, you should do it without excessive alcohol.

Division of public health warns public about rabies risk Delaware Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) remind the public that rabies remains present in Delaware and outdoor activities may put residents in proximity to infected animals.

Raccoons, skunks and foxes remain the most frequent carriers of the disease in Delaware, and these animals are active in areas where people live.

This also brings these wild animals in close contact with pet dogs and cats, which can also become infected.

Dr. Caroline Hughes, acting State Veterinarian, advises the public to protect themselves and their families by staying away from wild animals and pets and domesticated animals that are acting strangely.

Dr. Martin Luta of the Division of Public Health said rabies affects different animals in different ways.

Some animals become aggressive, and others are passive. “If you can approach

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Health Briefs Stroke support group

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

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

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

Refreshments will be provided.

Sheila Brant and Joan Burditt, occupational therapists at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, will facilitate the support group meetings.

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Oncology symposium planned

The Sixth Annual Seaside Oncology Symposium will take place Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach.

The Tunnell Cancer Center and the Medical Society of Delaware sponsor this annual, half-day symposium to update participants on the diagnosis and management of cancer. It is designed for physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

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

The Seaside Oncology Symposium is supported by unrestricted educational grants from various pharmaceutical companies and programs.

Details regarding this year’s topics and speakers will be available soon.

Hotel reservations may be made directly with the Boardwalk Plaza at 800-332-3224.

Nursing assistant program begins

Become a member of the rapidly expanding health care field by taking the evening nurses’ assistant course, offered through Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Instruction will be given at Lifecare at Lofland Park in Seaford from June 9 to Aug. 27. Classes will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5 to 10 p.m.

This 150-hour course teaches students to safely perform basic nursing skills under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Graduates will be prepared to take

the Nurse Aid Competency Exam for certification. All nurses’ assistants must take this exam to be certified to work in Delaware.

For complete information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

Weight Loss Surgery Support

The Western New Life WLS Support Group will be having its monthly meeting on June 19. We meet at Trinity United Methodist Church, 17249 Phillips Hill Road, Laurel. We meet each third Thursday of the month. The next meeting is June 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. Everyone who has had, or is thinking about, having weight loss surgery is welcome.

Activities: June 19 – bring a new friend night; emotional eating issues.

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

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

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

Peer support groups sponsored by Mental Health Association of Delaware are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. MHA does not publish support group locations; locations are provided with registration.

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Seaford High’s Class of 2008 Photos from top to bottom, left to right.

Seaford class president Robert Urell addresses the class of 2008 during Seaford High’s graduation ceremony last Friday.

Seaford High’s Class of 2008 Salutatorian Brenna James.

Seaford High’s Class of 2008 Valedictorian Trevor Lee. Keynote speaker Joseph McDonough.

Keynote speaker Timothy Lee. Seaford graduates Lindsay James and Trevor Lee are among the class of 2008 Honor Society members recognized during last Friday’s commencement at Seaford High School.

Members of the class of 2008 stand at the start of Seaford’s commencement exercises.

Seaford High’s Derrik Gibson receives his diploma from principal Clarence Davis during last Friday’s ceremony.

The Seaford High JROTC color guard presents the flags during Seaford High’s graduation ceremony.

Photos by David Elliott

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Woodbridge wins Sussex Coalition Cup again

By Catherine A. Shufelt Mr. John Hollis and Mr. Ron Breeding of the Sussex (County) Child Health Promotion Coalition presented Mr. Shawn Bowman and Dr. Kevin Carson, superintendent of the Woodbridge School District, with the “Sussex Coalition Walk” cup on May 20, during the Woodbridge School board’s monthly meeting.

For the second year in a row, Woodbridge teams walked throughout the morning and raised community awareness about children’s health and community walking clubs.

To inspire other schools and walking clubs in the community, the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition awards a trophy complete with year long bragging rights to the school who has the largest number of teachers, staff, and students who participate in the walk.

Kiwanis International Clubs in Seaford and Bridgeville sponsored the trophy for the first time last year in an effort to encourage more schools to participate. In commenting on winning the trophy for the second time, Dr. Kevin Carson said that students and staff at Woodbridge enjoyed the walk and that “the trophy is just a little competitive flavor…school people like trophies.”

In presenting the Coalition Cup, Mr. John Hollis called the Woodbridge School District a “...shining example in how to energize our children.” Mr. Hollis also told school board members that health promotion consultants

are using Woodbridge as an example in their work and that Woodbridge is getting “local and national recognition.”

After presenting the Sussex Coalition Walk cup to the Woodbridge School Board, Mr. Hollis also presented three copies of Dr. Ben Carson’s new book, Take the Risk. Dr. Ben Carson will be visiting the Seaford, Laurel, Bridgeville area this fall and Mr. Hollis is hoping Dr. Ben Carson will be able to schedule a visit with Woodbridge students.

Dr. Kevin Carson thanked Mr. Hollis, Mr. Breeding, Nemours, and members of the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition for their ongoing support of the school district and its students.

While attending the school board meeting, Mr. Breeding also reported to board members on the progress of their partnership with the Delaware Vegetable Growers Association to provide locally grown fruits and vegetables to schools in the Woodbridge School District.

Dr. Carson added to that report by announcing that the district has received a $2,000 grant from the Delaware Department of Agriculture to establish a pilot farm program at the high school that would teach students how to grow vegetables. The farm program would provide more produce for all three schools. Dr. Carson also stated that it is expected the new farm program will be expanded in the future.

Other good news included Ms. Lynne Zanowic, president of the Woodbridge PTO,

Mr. John Hollis and Mr. Ron Breeding of the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition present the "Sussex Coalition Walk" cup to Mr. Shawn Bowman and Dr. Kevin Carson of the Woodbridge School District. Students, staff, and teachers from Woodbridge were the largest group participating in the Coalition Walk for the second year in a row. Submitted photo by Heath Chasanov

reporting that the “Pennies for the Playground” fundraiser has brought in $2,100 to help purchase new playground equipment for Woodbridge Elementary School.

The school district will give a matching amount of funds bringing the total to $4,200

for new equipment.

“We never expected to raise such an incredible amount,” commented Ms. Zanowic, “…the community clearly showed their support for the elementary school and its students.”

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SOROPTIMISTS YOUTH FORUM WINNER - Cari Miller (right), of the Soroptimist International of Seaford, presents Seaford High School sophomore Andy Bell with a plaque for his second place win in the recent Soroptimists Youth Forum. The Forum, now in its 13th year, was held on Saturday, May 17, at Trinity Transport, Seaford. Students representing Seaford, Laurel, Sussex Tech and Delmarva Christian high schools participated in the Youth Forum. Photo by Ruth Sneller

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Woodbridge District faces more budget cuts from tax revenue loss

By Catherine A. Shufelt Schools in Sussex County may soon face even more budget cuts on top of those brought about by the state’s budget woes.

As was recently reported by the News Journal (May 6 and 7), New Castle County will lose over $3 million in tax revenue due to Verizon Communications reassessing its property in that county for the first time since the 1980’s.

The Delaware State Superior Court upheld a New Castle County Assessment Board ruling that allowed Verizon Communications to depreciate wires, cables and poles that had been taxed as real property in that county.

Verizon has also been reassessing its property in Kent and Sussex Counties and the company has determined that property such as poles, wires, and fiber optic lines have been over-valued. The company has thus been paying taxes based on these over-valuations for some time.

Because towns and schools receive monies based on property tax values, reducing assessed values for property owned by companies such as Verizon means they will pay less taxes, and, thus, schools and towns will receive less money.

School districts in the area are already under immense stress due to reduced state funding for 2009 and rising costs for utilities, fuel, and food, among other things.

In February, Dr. Kevin Carson, superintendent of the Woodbridge School District, was contacted by Mr. Eddy Parker, director of Sussex County Assessment Division.

Mr. Parker informed Dr. Carson that Verizon Communication’s head office in Irvine, Texas had mistakenly over-valued various properties they installed in the Bridgeville area.

Verizon Communications determined the properties had been over-valued by $5 million. Verizon subsequently conducted an in-depth audit of its properties in the Bridgeville area and found an additional $13 million in over valuation — a total of $18 million in lost taxable assessments for the Woodbridge School District.

While the Woodbridge District has lost $18 million in taxable revenue, Verizon’s audit has found assessment values increased in other areas in the county, especially on the eastern side. At this time, the Woodbridge School District is the only school district to have lost any tax assessment revenue.

Assessed property values generate tax revenue for towns and school districts, and due to the company’s “mathematical error” the town of Bridgeville and the Woodbridge School District will be hit even harder for the 2009 budget year.

For the 2008 budget, the school district received money based on approximately $124 million in taxable property assessments.

However, for 2009, that number has dropped to approximately $106 million.

Combined with the approximately $30 million the state plans to cut from the education budget over the next few months, a reduction in the tax monies received will have a tremendous impact on the Wood-

bridge School District.

In the New Castle County School District alone Verizon’s tax payment was reduced by $700,000. Based on what is known right now, the financial loss to the Woodbridge School District could be as much as $592,000.

However, two new projects will help the Woodbridge School District minimize the loss of Verizon’s tax revenue in their 2009 budget - the new Allen Family Foods, Inc. feed mill and gas lines being installed in the area by Eastern Shore Natural Gas. Tax assessments on both of these projects will help offset some, but not all, of the loss created by the reassessment of Verizon’s property.

According to Mr. Eddy Parker of the Sussex County Assessment Division, Allen’s Family Foods, Inc. will pay an additional $34,400 and Eastern Shore Natural Gas will pay an additional $155,000 in tax revenue based on current school tax rates.

These monies are on top of what the two companies are already paying.

Because Allen’s Family Foods, Inc. feed mill is still under construction its total tax assessments are unknown at this time. However, it is a multi-million dollar project and, when finished, will contribute to the local tax rolls considerably.

Adding both of these new developments to tax assessments for the district, along with other projects, the Woodbridge School District is hoping that their losses will be reduced from $592,000 to $289,000.

Despite the projected reduction in their loss of tax revenue, this is still a significant amount of money especially considering that tax assessments typically grow from one year to the next instead of decrease.

Dr. Carson commented that even a “conservative” assessment growth of 2% can help school districts considerably.

Many school administrators and local officials now fear that because Verizon has been allowed to reassess its property holdings other companies in the state will follow.

Among the various ways the Woodbridge School District will address this situation is to do even more “belt tightening” in the 2009 budget, said Dr. Carson. “We don’t want to raise taxes. We’re gong to figure this out, and we’re going to make it work.”

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By Bryant Richardson U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, state and local dignitaries and business people and residents gathered in the Norman N. Poole Community Center last Thursday to celebrate the completion of the renovation project at Chandler Heights, Seaford.

This was a project that hit a major snag when one of the newly renovated apartment units caught fire.

Norman N. Poole, president of Better Homes of Seaford, said that he remembers that night of July 9, 2006, when he first learned about the fire. He said he was hoping that it was one of the buildings that had not yet been renovated. As it turned out, the fire was in the first unit where renovations had been completed.

The fire, which was started by accident, quickly spread into the attic of the building and the entire building had to be redone.

Harvey Kimbrough was one of the organizers of Better Homes of Seaford, which planned the housing complex.

“When we first started in 1969, there probably weren’t more than 10 people who cared about what we were doing, and some of those were negative,” he said.

However, the organizers persisted and Chandler Heights was constructed and has been providing housing for low to moderate income families ever since.

Renovations, costing more than $9 million, started about three years ago.

Speaker after speaker praised the renovation project. County Councilman Dale Dukes congratulated the organizers for their vision to provide decent housing.

State Rep. Danny Short, who is chairman of the State Housing & Community Affairs Committee, said he points to the Chandler Heights project as a model of

what can be done Sandy Johnson, director, Delaware State Housing Authority, said the favorite part of her job is to see that good housing is provided. Her office is responsible for 10,000 housing units throughout the state.

Delaware’s share of the renovation project costs was $3 million, Johnson said.

Discover Bank and Commerce Bank helped provide funding for the renovation project at an interest rate below the market rate.

Poole said that when he was a teacher and would come to visit with families in the area, some of the homes had dirt floors and you could see through the walls.

He said now people have a good place to live with a good roof over their heads, and “that’s what this project’s all about.”

Sen. Carper said U.S. Joe Biden, U.S. Rep. Mike Castle and he often ask, “How do we make a difference in the lives of people in Delaware.”

One way, he said, is to make sure that when people put their heads on a pillow at night, they have a decent place to live.

“This is not just a decent place, but a wonderful place to live,” Carper said.

About 175 people are provided housing at Chandler Heights. Tenants pay according to ability. Minimum monthly charge is $25 with no one paying more than 30% of their income for rent.

While Chandler Heights originally contained 91 housing units, that number was reduced to 88 units when it was decided to provide a community center.

William Roupp is executive director for Better Homes. East Coast Property Management Inc. under the direction of Pat Batchelor, manages the property.

Seaford Mayor Ed Butler said the city is proud of what has been accomplished.

“It’s a big part of Seaford,” he said.

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Sussex County donates money to preserve land Sussex County is teaming up with the State of Delaware and a local land trust once again to protect hundreds of acres of farmland.

County Council, at its Tuesday, May 6, meeting, approved using $900,000 in agriculture preservation money in its Fiscal 2008 budget as its contribution to protect five parcels totaling nearly 500 acres scattered throughout the county. The approval is contingent on no changes in the county realty transfer tax formula during the Delaware General Assembly’s 2008 session.

The $900,000 from Sussex County, combined with another $300,000 in private donations raised by the Sussex County Land Trust, will create a local share of $1.2 million. That money, in turn, will be matched through the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Program. Both the local and state commitments will yield the effort an additional $1.2 million in federal funds.

In total, $3.6 million in funding will come from local, state and federal partners for this latest preservation effort.

“Sussex County is proud to be a continuing partner in this commitment to preserving open space,” County Administrator David B. Baker said. “By the County taking this action today, in partnership with the Sussex County Land Trust, the State of Delaware and the federal government, this $3.6 million investment now will reap the benefits of green landscapes and working

farms for generations to come.”

The five parcels, totaling 472 acres, are all working farms in the Bridgeville, Dagsboro, Greenwood and Milton areas. The owners of the properties are not selling their lands, just the right to subdivide and develop the parcels.

Wendy O. Baker, president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Sussex County Land Trust, said the five properties are desirable for a number of reasons, including their proximity to other preserved parcels and the unimpeded, natural views they offer the public. The easement purchases also aid the Land Trust in its mission to help create a Grand Preservation Loop.

The loop is a string of preserved farms, forests and other natural tracts held by a variety of owners stretching from Slaughter Beach down through the Redden Forrest, southwest to Trap Pond, east through the Great Cypress Swamp, back up along the Inland Bays and ending in the Primehook Wildlife area outside Milton.

County Council President Finley B. Jones Jr. said the purchase of easement rights is further proof that Sussex County is serious about land protection. “Sussex County has invested $8.1 million in the last six years to buy parcels or property easements,” Council President Jones said. “This is another example of the County putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to protecting open space.”

Byrne, Hopkins are honored Phyllis M. Byrne and R. Keller Hopkins were honored at a dinner hosted by the Sussex County Republican Committee and the Eastern Sussex Republican Club on Monday, April 28, at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth. Both Byrne and Hopkins are former chairs of the Sussex County Republican Committee.

Phyllis Byrne is a native of Maryland, a life-long Republican, and wife of Tom Byrne, a retired Army officer. She is a retired Federal Government employee, having served 22 years in politically appointed positions in Washington, D.C. Phyllis spent 10 years of her career in the White House where she served on President Reagan’s Office of Management and Budget staff and for six years was a special assistant for National Security Affairs on the staff of Vice President George H. W. Bush.

She was appointed associate director of the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships when Bush became president. At the end of the Bush ad-

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Phyllis was elected vice chair of the Sussex County Republican Committee in 2001, and in 2003 was elected chair of the Party. In 2005, Phyllis was elected vicechairman of the State Republican Committee. Keller Hopkins, CEO and president, founded Hopkins Construction in 1988. At that time, the equipment fleet consisted of four dump trucks and three employees. Today, Hopkins Construction, Inc. has 50 full-time employees, owns $3.5 million in equipment and generated over $10 million in sales in 2001.

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People Matthew Rubino and Kristi Bennett, high school sweethearts, are married On May 12, 2007, Kristi Lynn Bennett became Mrs. Matthew Scott Rubino. The high school sweethearts exchanged traditional wedding vows at 4:30 in the afternoon, witnessed by 200 of their friends and family.

The double ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Marvin F. Jones on the Grand Staircase at the Fountains Wedding and Conference Center in Salisbury, Md. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents.

The bride wore a strapless, ivory satin, chapel-length princess ball gown featuring a sweetheart neckline and a “whipped cream” runched skirt with multiple bustles and handmade rose accents by Beverly Hills California “designer to the stars” Monique Lhullier.

The chapel-length ivory veil measured 96 inches with gold pencil edging and Swarovski crystals scattered throughout. It was created by Malis Henderson of Elen Henderson Designs.

The bride also wore a Tiger Lilly Bloom headpiece, hair pins and matching necklace, all made from coin pearls and arranged with regular pearls and crystals to resemble flowers. Coin pearls were also used in the bracelet and earrings that the bride wore.

She carried a hand-wrapped bouquet of miniature pink calla lilies bustled with ivory fabric.

The reception was held in the grand ballroom at the Fountains Wedding and Conference Center. Flowers were by Jim Gray and his staff from City Florist.

Ivory satin material was draped from the chandeliers. The ceiling was also decorated with four large balls which had been covered with hundreds of pink rose petals.

The tables were adorned with tall silver stands that held large floral arrangements of white calla lilies, hot pink Gerber daisies, pink roses, bells of Ireland and blue delphinium. Strands of pink and blue crystals were hung from each flower arrangement and accented the arrangement

of votive candles on each table.

Guests dined on garden salad with raspberry dressing, raspberry sorbet and filet mignon or chicken Chesapeake. A whimsical wedding cake, prepared by Cakes by David, was offered for dessert.

After the cake was cut, guests were presented with individual miniature wedding cakes.

The bride was surprised by her father with their last tea party, featuring food served on her original childhood tea set.

Her father shared sweet memories of this special time they spent together over the years.

Family and guests cried along with the bride and her father as stories were told.

The bride and her father then took to the dance floor for their final dance that evening.

Bridesmaids were Julie Jacko, sister of the groom, Dorothy Smith of Broadway, Va., who was also the soloist, Jessica Simmons, Kelli Sopourn and Melissa Gaull.

The flower girl was Jaylah Culver.

Groomsmen were Mike Smith, J. Michael Bennett, brother of the bride, David Moore, Paul Jacko, brother-in-law of the groom, and Michael Rapa, cousin of the groom.

The ring bearer was Dylan Rapa.

The bride is the daughter of John and Linda Bennett of Laurel.

The groom is the son of Mark and Brenda Rubino, also of Laurel.

The bride and groom are both employed by Christiana Care Health System in Newark. The bride is a respiratory therapist and the groom is a surgical resident.

The couple honeymooned on the Caribbean Island of Antigua, at The Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa. The couple now resides in Middletown.

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Former Seaford woman is state’s Mother of the Year In April, Susan Thompson Litchford of Dover was awarded Delaware Mother of the Year by American Mothers Inc., at a ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion in Dover. She is the daughter of Jim and Marcia Thompson of Seaford.

American Mothers Inc. is a national non-profit, interfaith organization and the group has named a state and national Mother of the Year for more than 70 years.

Litchford shrugs off her involvement in her children’s lives and her roles over the years in numerous organizations, including parent teachers associations, church youth groups and sports boosters, as “ordinary.”

“I am a mom like so many other moms, running non-stop from morning until night, exhausted, but truly thankful for all the things that make me tired,” she said.

“As mothers our obligations are many, but the real key is our involvement in our child’s activities. My husband and I feel that it is important for our children to know we are there for them. It makes a difference in a child’s self-esteem and confidence. All children want is to know someone is there for them. My advice to young parents is to enjoy every minute they can with them, despite how overwhelming it can get, because the time goes

really fast. I am truly honored to have received this award. The organization’s effort is a mentor program for young mothers and I plan to join with other state winners in promoting the many home value oriented programs.”

Litchford’s three children, Bryan, a freshman at George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., Emily, a sophomore at Dover High School, and Sarah, an eighth grader at Central Middle School, Dover, know that it hasn’t been easy for their mother to balance her job at Kent General Hospital, Dover, as the manager of the cardiovascular surgical intensive care unit, with her family and church obligations. They and their dad, Keith, Litchford’s husband of 22 years and like his wife a graduate of Seaford High School, agree that she was very deserving of the award.

They know that their mother’s sacrifice goes beyond normal and is more than just a ride to and from tennis, band, lacrosse, and field hockey events, they said.

“When we have problems with life or homework she helps us through them, so that we understand what went wrong and can prevent them from happening again,” Emily said.

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Police Journal Computer equipment taken during break-in at Boys and Girls Club Several pieces of computer equipment were stolen in a May 27 burglary at the Boys and Girls Club in Laurel.

Police were called to the Central Avenue building at 10:30 p.m. They said that the suspect or suspects entered the building through an unlocked window.

Anyone with information about the break-in is asked to contact the Laurel Police Department at 875-2244 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

Man arrested for sexual assault of mother and her daughter The Delaware State Police Criminal Investigation Unit has arrested a 65-year-old Milford man on numerous charges related to sexual assaults that allegedly occurred between November 1991 and May 1995.

State police detectives became aware of the case when the victim, now a 25year-old Milford woman, was being interviewed by the Attorney General's OfTucker fice in reference to a separate sexual assault case involving her own child. In that case, the Milford Police Department arrested William F. Tucker, 65, of Milford and charged him with four counts of first-degree rape, among other charges.

Subsequent to that arrest and during a later interview with the Attorney General's Office, the mother disclosed she too was sexually assaulted by Tucker, police said.

These sexual assaults allegedly occurred between November 1991 and May 1995 when the victim was 9 to 12 years old.

In May, the victim provided investigators with details surrounding the assaults.

She said that they occurred after she met Tucker in 1991. The victim informed police that she was residing in the 1000 block of Ingram Branch Road near Harrington, which is where the assaults took place.

Tucker was arrested at his place of employment in Milford without incident and charged with the following felony crimes: 42 counts of first degree unlawful sexual intercourse; 43 counts of second degree unlawful sexual contact; 43 counts of unlawful sexual penetration; one count of incest; one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child; and one count of endangering the welfare of a child Tucker was issued a $385,000 secured bond and ordered to have no contact with anyone under the age of 18. He was able to post bail and was released.

Garage goes up in flames after being struck by lightning The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a garage fire in Seaford was caused by lightning.

The fire occurred on Saturday, May 31, at 4 p.m. on the 9000 block of Easter Lane in Seaford.

The Blades Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Seaford and Laurel fire departments. Upon arrival, they encountered smoke.

Damages to the garage have been estimated at approximately $10,000. No injuries were reported.

State Fire Marshal investigators have determined that the fire originated in the eve of the building and was caused by a lightning strike.

Millsboro woman charged with cashing counterfeit check A Millsboro woman was charged with forgery after allegedly cashing a counterfeit check for nearly $4,000.

State police said that Stephanie N. Elliott, 25, with a last known address in the 1400 block of Laurel Way South in Pot Nets Creekside, Millsboro, cashed the check at the Elliott Wilmington Trust bank in Long Neck (Millsboro) on April 22. The check, which police said was made to look like a business check from Burris Logistics, a legitimate business in Milford, was for $3,699.50.

Police said that interviews with representatives from Burris Logistics revealed that the company did not issue the check or create it.

Officials at Wilmington Trust were able to provide police with information about the identity of the person who passed the check. That information reportedly included photographs of the suspect cashing the check.

From the pictures, police determined that Elliott showed her driver’s license to the teller when she cashed the check.

Therefore, information was documented with the bank on her identity.

State police issued a warrant charging Elliott with second degree forgery and theft by false pretense. After a citizen observed the report on a local news station’s Web site, the citizen immediately called police and reported that the suspect was working at the Super G in Millsboro.

Troopers from Troop 7 responded to the Super G at 3:45 p.m. and located Elliott there. She was taken into custody without incident.

A 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Maurice Warren, 49, of Milford, was travelling eastbound through the parking lot heading to the exit when the Ford Taurus turned in front of him and struck him on the left side, causing the crash.

As a result of the impact, Warren sustained a serious leg injury to his left leg and was flown by Delaware State Police helicopter to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. It is unknown if he was wearing a helmet.

Rodriguez, who was not injured and who was wearing a seat belt, was charged with inattentive driving.

Laws would increase penalties for sexual abuse of children In order to give prosecutors the power to put child predators away for longer periods of time, Attorney General Beau Biden announced that the Delaware Department of Justice has drafted legislation to strengthen penalties for sexual offenses

against children.

The legislation, introduced as House Bill 421 by Representative Pete Schwartzkopf (D-Rehoboth), increases the penalties against those convicted of unlawful sexual contact and those found guilty of the distribution of child pornography.

The Bill also takes into account the new ways pornographers use technology to victimize children by broadening the scope of the law to include all modes of dealing in illegal images, electronic or otherwise.

House Bill 42l recognizes the severity of child sexual abuse by: • increasing the penalties for unlawful sexual contact with children; • toughening the penalties for possessing and distributing child pornography; • establishing a mandatory prison sentence for distributing child pornography; and • broadening the law to account for all forms of child pornography, including the use of new electronic devices, such as camera phones and iPods.

Bill would stiffen penalties for copper theft People selling copper at pawn shops or scrap dealers would lose their anonymity under a bill that cleared the Senate on Thursday. Senators approved Senate Bill 236 on a 19-0 vote and sent it to the House, where it is expected to be approved.

Senate President Pro Tem Thurman Adams, D-Bridgeville, said he brought the legislation to stiffen criminal penalties for copper thieves and to eliminate a loophole in state law that was making it easier for them to rip-off the metal.

Under Adams’ bill: • Copper would have to be held for a minimum of 18 days before a pawnbroker, secondhand store or scrap yard operator could resell it. That puts copper on the same footing as other metals taken to those outlets.

• People selling copper to those businesses would be required to present an official government identification card, such as a driver’s license. Dealers would be required to record that information, which could be made available to police.

• Fines for dealers violating the law would go from $5,000 to $10,000.

Adams said he’s calling for the change because copper’s becoming a popular target for thieves as world demand has increased the metal’s price to record levels.

That’s got criminals raiding construction sites and irrigation systems in farm fields up and down the state.

“People in my area are really complaining about thieves stealing copper from their irrigation systems. Not only is it expensive, but it can take a lot of time to repair the damage,” Adams said. “I know in other parts of the state, they’re having real problems with people stealing from housing developments. This will close the loophole and make it less attractive.”

Delaware State Police Detective David Hanich said he thinks the changes would help law enforcement investigate thefts and catch the thieves.

Hanich said requiring ID when bringing copper to a pawnbroker or scrap dealer will be a “huge factor” in fighting what he calls a crime wave in the First State.

“Before, you could just sign in as John Doe and get away with it,” he said. “But, with a government-issued ID, we’ll know the name and that’s a good start.”

Man is injured in parking lot when his motorcycle is hit The Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred Tuesday morning at the Allen Family Foods facility located at 18752 Harbeson Road, Milford.

Troopers responded to the crash at 6:35 a.m. after it was reported that a car had struck a motorcyclist in the parking lot.

Investigators said that a 1997 Ford Taurus, operated by Herminio Rodriguez, 41, of Millsboro, was travelling westbound in the parking lot (approximately 225 feet away from the exit onto Harbeson Rd) when he turned left to park the vehicle.

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Community Bulletin Board Benefit yard sale for St. Luke’s

On Saturday, June 14 there will be a yard sale benefiting St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at the home of Gene and Jan Grantz, 707 E. Ivy Drive, in Woodside Manor. All proceeds will go to St. Luke’s Church so please come out and help make this sale a success.

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No registration required. Sessions are Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Seaford Dept. of Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford. Parent educator, Cris Henderson.

Call Anna Scovell at 856-5239 for more information.

Vera Bradley & Longaberger bingo

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

The Seaford Lioness Club will be holding a Vera Bradley & Longaberger basket bingo on Thursday, June 12, at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford.

Games, raffles, door prizes and food available. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.

Purchase a ticket at Cut-N-Up Family Salon, or by calling a Lioness at 628-9290 or 629-8171.

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• “Lights, Camera, Action!” The Seaford Library will be having “Movie Night” on June 11, 2008 starting at 5:30 p.m. We provide the movie and the refreshments; all you need to do is take a seat and enjoy the show.

• The Teen Summer Reading Program will be held from June 12 to July 31.

Teens who have completed sixth through 12th grades may sign up starting on June 12 at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Kenda Kile at 629-2524.

• Registration for the Children’s Summer Reading Program, “Catch the Reading Bug” starts June 16, at 10 a.m.

• Starting June 17, Lap sit will be on Tuesdays for ages 0 to 3 at 10:30 a.m during the Summer Reading Program.

• The Delaware Museum of Natural History will present “Creepy Crawlies” on Tuesday, June 17, starting at 1 p.m. This event is part of the Seaford District Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program “Catch the Reading Bug.” • Diane Delaney will present “Bugs and Creepy Crawly Things” on Wednesday, June 18, at 10:30 a.m. This event is part of the Seaford District Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program “Catch the Reading Bug”.

• Cape Henlopen Nature Center will present “Buggy about Bugs!” on Thursday, June 19 at 1 p.m. This event is part of the Seaford District Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program “Catch the Reading Bug.” • The Teen Summer Reading Program, “Metamorphosis,” will be having “Duct Tape Designing” on Thursday, June 19, starting at 4 p.m.

• Do you have health concerns? Confusing lab reports? Questions you should ask your doctor? Visit the Seaford District Library the second Wednesday of each month from 11am-1pm. Meet with Linda Leonard, Consumer Health Librarian for Sussex County. All reference services are free and confidential.

Babies and toddlers stay & play

The ‘Parents as Teachers’ (PAT) stay & play - parents and children (birth to age four) are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays,

Fitness classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s UMC Fellowship Hall in Seaford. Beginners to intermediate participants are welcome to try a free class to see if it meets your needs.

For more information or to register call AFAA certified fitness professional Carol Lynch at 629-7539.

Preschoolers story time

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

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

Creek and Broad Creek Hundreds as part of a June fundraising dinner hosted by the Laurel Historical Society.

The dinner and program are open to the public and will be held at Laurel High School cafeteria on June 12.

My Turn to Cook will cater the 6:30 dinner, and the slide program will follow a brief business meeting.

Doug Breen and Chuck Swift, who initiated the cemetery identification and transcription project in January, will narrate a power point slide presentation of some of the 80 identified farm cemeteries. Most of the cemeteries are ones located in the middle of a farm field, however some are in town and church yards.

Laurel Hill Cemetery is one of the largest transcribed. Many old-time Laurel names have been found on these stone markers and in some cases, the transcribers have been able to identify family connections between the different cemeteries.

Guests will be encouraged to add any family information to the project in the interactive meeting.

The cost of the event is $20 per person and reservations must be made before June 5, by calling 875-2820 or 875-7665.

LHS Class of 1988 reunion

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

Charity chicken BBQ

Charity chicken barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 7, at Dickerson’s Produce Stand, U.S. 13 northbound, just south of Laurel.

Dinner platters $6.50 -- includes half chicken, baked beans, pickle and roll.

Benefits Christ United Methodist Church of Laurel. For more information, call 8754233.

Forgotten Laurel cemeteries

Forgotten ancestors of Laurel area residents will be revealed in a program on 19th century family cemeteries in Little

Children’s Summer Reading Program

• Signups for the Laurel Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program begins on Wednesday, June 18, and will continue throughout the summer. The Summer Reading Program is a great way for children to keep up their reading skills over the summer and earn prizes at the same time. Children who read at least 10 books between June 18 and Aug. 9 will receive a book of their choice and a prize from the Friends of the Laurel Public Library, who generously fund both the children’s and the Teen Summer Reading programs. Additionally, children earn trips to the Treasure Box for each 5 books they read.

• Wednesday, June 18, the Library will host John Hadfield performing “Monkeys in the House!” at 2 p.m., and families with children of all ages are invited to spend an enjoyable afternoon with us.

Support for this program is made possible by collaboration between the Delaware Division of the Arts and the Delaware Division of Libraries. (Funding is provided in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Institute for Mu-

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Carry-outs available. Fish sandwiches also available for $3.

with your address information and anyone else's that you may know at Reunioninfo2008@yahoo.com or call the reunion hotline 302-280-6655 or register on classmates.com to help us connect to everyone.

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• Wednesday, June 25, the Library’s talented teen volunteers will present our sixth annual Summer Reading Program Festival at 2 p.m. Children in grades K-6 will spend an enjoyable afternoon playing games, doing crafts and having fun.

• From June 23 - Aug. 7, the library will have several weekly programs for preschoolers –sixth-grade. On Mondays at 6:30 p.m., children in grades 2-6 are invited to be part of our 4th Annual Acting Club. Children will play theater games, perform skits, and be part of a real play.

• 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, children ages 2-5 will be treated to stories, songs, poetry, math and science at our Preschool StoryTime. On Thursdays at 2 p.m. the library will present “Crafty Little Buggers” where children in grades K-6 will do all kinds of projects about bugs, both real and imaginary. For more information about the Laurel Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program, stop by the library at 101 East 4th St., call us at 875-3184, or find us on the web at www.laurel.lib.de.us. You can also email Becky Norton, the Youth Services Librarian at Rebecca.norton.lib.de.us for more information.

Teen Summer Reading Program

• The Teen Summer Reading Program begins on Friday, June 13, and nine lucky teens will win a limo ride to Barnes and Noble to spend a $25 gift certificate! Students entering 7th - 12th grade earn entries in the grand prize drawing by completing (very short!) ThumbsUP/ThumbsDOWN review cards for each book they read during the summer. Additionally, teens earn more entries in the grand prize limo drawing when they participate in our teen programs and by doing volunteer work at the library.

• On Monday evenings at 8 p.m., from June 23 - Aug. 4, area teens can be part of our Anything Goes! Teen Book Club, an after-hours program with no required reading! Teens talk about whatever they’re reading, find out what other teens are reading and eat junk food!

• From 7-9 p.m. on June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, and Aug. 8, the library will host NightLife@the Library, an afterhours program where teens can watch movies, play games, eat pizza and have fun.

• Teens are also encouraged to become part of our very active Teen Advisory Board. This group of talented teens work as volunteer program assistants throughout the year and plan and produce our Annual Children’s Summer Reading Program Festival. Additionally, TAB members advise the Teen Librarian on purchases of books, movies, CDs and magazines for the teen collection.

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

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

Charity Lodge Oyster Fry

Oyster Fry at Charity Lodge #27, Poplar Street, Laurel, will be serving oyster, hamburger and hot dog sandwiches, baked goods and homemade ice cream, on June 7, 11 a.m. till it’s gone.

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LHS class of ‘87

The LHS class of ‘87 is hoping to hold its 20th year reunion this June. The planning committee is trying to locate class members. If you have contact information or would like to help plan the reunion, contact Michele Procino-Wells at mpw@seafordlaw.com or 628-4140.

Shore Line Garden Railroad Club

The 2008 northern area R/R Garden open tour - Bridgeville area open house at Hollis and Mary Noel’s, 18272 Progress School Road, on Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 15, 1-6 p.m. Look for R/R signs- additional open house tours this week end in Dover, Smyrna, and Magnolia for a complete list www.trainweb.org/shoreline

IHOP Family Night

The friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote.

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

Take and fill out the comment card; staple your reciept to the comment card and drop it off at the Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or the Providence Sales Cottage in Heritage Shores. For more information, please call Pat McDonald at 337-7192.

Historical Society’s Museum

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

The museum is located at 102 William Street, Bridgeville.

CHEER Center Father’s Day

Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Center for our Father’s Day Celebration on Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The center is located at 12713 Sussex Highway, in Greenwood.

Entertainment will be provided by Donnie Hopkins, along with 50/50 raffle, door prizes and plain ole fun. Come early and join us for lunch. Cost per person over 60 years of age is $2.50. For more information call the center at 349-5237.

Strawberry Moon Dinner

Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Center for our Strawberry Moon Dinner on Wednesday, June 18, at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The center is located at 12713 Sussex Highway, in Greenwood.

Entertainment will be provided by Cathy Gorman, along with a patriotic basket raffle. Cost for the dinner will be $6 per person over 60 years of age. For more information call the center at 349-5237.

Greenwood Spring Festival

The Greenwood Mennonite School will be holding its 22nd annual Greenwood Spring Festival on Saturday, June 7, on the school grounds in Greenwood. Allyou-can-eat breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m.

Hundreds of items, including fresh-made foods, chicken barbeque, pork barbeque, seafood, including crab cakes, baked goods, milkshakes, handcrafted items, books, plants, crafts; plus a petting zoo, children’s games, a quilting demonstration, a white elephant booth and more.

Activities include spring festival auction, volleyball and softball tournaments, and helicopter rides. All proceeds from the festival benefit the Greenwood Mennonite School. For more information, contact Kevin Troyer at 422-0745.

Greenwood Pastor Bike Run

The 2nd annual Pastor Harold R. Daniels Bike Run will be held Saturday, June 7, at noon. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Elementary School.

Ride contest and silent auction. Cost is $10 and $5 for extra rider. Proceeds go to establishing a $2,500 scholarship fund.

‘Bound by Books’ discussion group

The newly formed book discussion group, “Bound by Books”, will hold its first discussion session on Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30 to 8 at the Greenwood Public Library.

The work to be discussed will be the short story Suspicion by Dorothy L. Sayers. The program is free and open to all.

Come enjoy the lively discussion, pleasurable socializing, and tasty refreshments. To obtain a copy of the short story, please drop by the Greenwood Public Library or call Robin Miller at 349-5309.

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

Recession-Proof Your Life

Does the economy have you worried?

Are you struggling with your personal finances? Come to the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. to hear Donald Whitworth from the Delaware Money School share valuable strategies and tips on how to survive a recession.

Whitworth is a retired Chrysler executive with 31 years of service, has recently served as a New Castle County Council Financial Advisor, and is a regional leader for Primerica Financial Services with 12 years of experience.

He is dedicated to educating middle-in-

come Americans on personal finance management. The program is free and open to all. To register, or for any questions, call the Greenwood Library at 349-5309.

Walk-ins are also welcome. The Greenwood Public Library is located at 100 Mill St., just east of the railroad tracks in Greenwood.

Take that positive step and come out and hear how you can best “recessionproof” your life!

Greenwood Flag Day Celebration

The Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 of Greenwood, on Governors Avenue in Greenwood will sponsor a Flag Day celebration on Friday evening, June 13, at 7 p.m.

The evening program will feature a salute to the U. S. Flag, a Recognition of several community youth who participated in various patriotic activities and competitions in 2007 - 2008, and the popular patriotic auction.

All proceeds from the annual patriotic auction benefit Operation Uplink, the VFW program that provides phone cards for hospitalized veterans and active duty personnel.

The public is invited to attend. Anyone who would like to donate to Operation Uplink in support of the troops and hospitalized veterans may contact President Michaele S. Russell at 349-4220 for more information. Light refreshments will be served.

Adult Summer Reading Club

The Greenwood Public Library’s adult summer reading club, “Basking in Books,” will begin on June 16 and continue through Aug. 25. It is open to all 18 years and older or those who have graduated from high school. To participate, please register at the Greenwood Library and start reading or listening to your favorite books.

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

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

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

Beef, Pork & Beer fundraiser

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Co. will host a Beef, Pork & Beer fundraiser to benefit one of our own with medical expenses, Chief Tommy Jones. Saturday, June 14, from 2 p.m.- midnight.

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

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Name of Group ______________ # in Group___ Describe Talent & Audio Requirements ________________________Attach Paper, If Needed ENTRY DEADLINE NO LATER THAN JUNE 30,2008 For more information call: Bob Jones 875-7767

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 5 - 11, 2008 Tickets are $25 per person at the door, or $20 in advance. Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company is located at 112611 Sussex Highway, P.O. Box 1, Greenwood, DE 19950. Featuring: DJ Bullet; dunkin’ booth; silent auction, 2-6 p.m. (checks or cash only); live music: The 5:01 Band, 8 p.m.-midnight; cash bar; 50/50 raffle.

For tickets contact: David Sapp 3494529 or email dnisapp@comcast.net

Special Olympics

The Delmar Lions Club is selling a Longaberger basket with the Delmar school colors of blue and orange around the rim for $49.

There is also a wildcat lid for $30 that can be purchased. All proceeds go to sponsored projects. For information, call Mildred Riley 846-3846.

Girl Scout Cheerleading Camp

The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council will be sponsoring a Twilight Cheerleading Camp from Monday, June 9 to Thursday, June 12. The camp will be held at Delmar Middle/High School in Delmar, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Cheerleading Camp is for all girls in grades kindergarten to fifth. The Delmar Wildcats Cheerleading Squad will be the instructors for the clinic. Activities will include stretching, tumbling, arm movements, chants, dance and building skills.

The cost is $25 per girl. Financial assistance is available. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to register for the camp. For more details or to sign up, call Pat Lewis at 410-742-5107 or 1-800-374-9811 ext.

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A leading advocate for and expert on girls, the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council builds girls of courage, confidence and character by providing personal leadership development and programs that teach skills for the real world.

To learn more about Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council, visit www.GSCB.org or call 1-800-374-9811 or 410-742-5107.

Kids’ Fest

Community organizations and commercial vendors are invited to participate in the 11th annual Kids’ Fest to be held on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. The event is coordinated by the Greater Milford Boys & Girls Club.

Kids’ Fest will feature a Healthy Kids Expo, free entertainment including magic, juggling and clowns; a variety of horse and pony events and hands-on activities, an Inflatable Fair and carnival games.

Admission is free for children and $3 for adults; parking is free. For more information, call 302-398-5194 or 302-242-

0375 or download forms at the www.kidsfestde.org.

The search is on for a “Teen Idol” to be crowned at Kids’ Fest. The first place winner will be honored as “Teen Idol” and will receive a $150 Visa gift card along with a prize package.

Second and third place winners will be rewarded with $100 and $50 Visa gift cards, respectively, as well as prize packages. This is a vocal competition and is open to young people between the ages of 13 and 19.

Each one will be limited to four minutes and may be accompanied by instrumental background music only.

Entries must be received by May 23; call Rachel Silkworth at 302-398-5194 or email kidsfestteenidol@gmail-.com

Georgetown Public Library events

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

• The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will hold its monthly book discussion on Wednesday, June 11.

• At 10 a.m. - This month discussion will be on “Changing Light” by Nora Gallagher. For more information call the library at 856-7958.

• The Georgetown Library will hold Wellness Wednesday, June 18, from 2-4 p.m. For more information call the Consumer Health Librarian at 227-8044.

• Calling all kids, the Georgetown Summer Reading Program will have its kick off program on June 12 at 2 p.m. The Winterthur Museum doing a presentation called “Pretty Pests, Industrious Insects.”

Come join us for all the fun. For more information call the Library at 856-7958.

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

• The Georgetown Public Library will be closed until 1 p.m. on June 5 due to a staff meeting.

Conley’s UMC Yard & Bake Sale

A yard and bake sale will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The sale is organized by the United Methodist Women of Conley’s UM Church. Yard sale table rentals are available for $10 each. Contact Sandie Wysocki at 945-1711 to rent a table. Refreshments will be available.

The sale will be located outside Conley’s UMC Fellowship Hall at 22150 Robinsonville Road, one-half mile from the Angola traffic light on Rt. 24. The Angola traffic light is five miles west of Rt. 1 and three and a half miles east of Long Neck Road. From either direction turn on to Robinsonville Road, the church is onehalf mile from Rt. 24.

Lewes High School class of 1958

The Lewes High School class of 1958 will hold its 50th year reunion on Oct. 18, 2008 at the Virden center, Pilottown Road, Lewes. A letter of information on the reunion will be mailed in early spring but addresses are needed for the following classmates: Peggy Haire Kreer, Charles Robertson, James Carter, Larry Dennis and Bill Price.

If you were a member of the Lewes High School class of 1958, but did not graduate and are interested in attending the

reunion, or if you have information for any of the above, call the reunion committee at 645-2387.

Choptank River Festival

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

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

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

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

Longaberger & Vera Bradley bingo

Holly’s Community Center sponsors Gregory’s Blasters fundraiser, Longaberger basket and Vera Bradley bingo July 12 at the Salisbury Moose Lodge. Enjoy good food, specials, raffles, silent auction, 50/50 and much more.

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PAGE 23 in advance; $25 at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6 p.m. For tickets call: Lois Burton at 410-749-3947. Ask to reserve your table for six or more. The fundraiser is in memory of Greg Taylor.

Become a ‘Little Sister’

The Miss Delaware Organization announces the 2008 Miss Delaware “Little Sister” Program. This program is open to girls between the ages of 5 and 12. Join us for the opportunity to perform live with Miss Delaware 2007, Brittany Dempsey during the 2008 Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant Preliminary, Friday, June 13, at the Rollins Theater, Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover.

Your donation of $130 will include: a Miss Delaware Little Sister tiara; a Miss Delaware Little Sister T-shirt; the opportunity to perform on stage at the 2008 Miss Delaware Pageant with Miss Delaware 2007.

For more information contact Aimee Voshell String at aimeestring@yahoo.com or call 629-2184.

For additional information, visit www.missde.org.

Charity bowling

The Mortgage Market of Delaware is hosting a charity bowling event June 21, at 3 p.m. at the Doverama bowling lanes adjacent to Rodney Village.

Proceeds will benefit Homes For Our Troops, a national organization that builds or adapts homes to accommodate severely handicapped Iraq/Afghanistan war veterans. Donations and sponsorships are needed.

If you wish to contribute, or if you

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want to register to play, call 422-4303, or email chad@themortgagemarketofdelaware.com. Registration is $100 per team of 4. Food, drinks, prizes, tshirts, fun for all!

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July 4th meetings

Laurel July 4th meetings are set for the following days: June 9, June 16, June 23 and June 30. They begin at 5 p.m. and are held at the Laurel Chamber Office.

Friends of Bridgeville Library meet

SCWDC meeting

The Sussex County Women’s Democrat Club dinner meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on June 19, at the Sussex Pines Country Club, in Georgetown. Featured speaker will be Dr. Everett Toomey, Jr., educator. Dinner will cost $13 per person.

For details and reservations, call Thelma Monroe, president, at 934-9716.

Trap Pond Partners meets

Trap Pond Partners (a volunteer nonprofit organization) meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bald Cypress Nature Center at Trap Pond State Park, Laurel. We are always looking for new members and ideas to improve our state park. To learn more, visit www.trappondpartners.com.

Orchid Hobbyists meet

Orchid Hobbyists of Delmarva will meet on the third Sunday of each month September through June, from 2-5 p.m.

This month’s meeting will be June 15, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 10th and Grove Street, Delmar. Come join our group with a common interest in all things orchid. There will be lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, cultural information and question and answer sessions. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced growers. Annual membership is $15 per family.

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

Ruritan Club breakfast buffet

All-you-can-eat Sunday breakfast buffet served by the Galestown Ruritan Club, on the fourth Sunday of each month October to June 7-10 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 years, at The Galestown (Md) Community Hall, 5833 School House Road. Buffet features blueberry pancakes, eggs, scrapple, sausage, creamed chipped beef, biscuits, potato casserole, hominy, fruit cup and sticky buns. This month it will be held June 22.

Knitting Guild meets

The Friends of the Bridgeville Libray will meet on Tue. June 10 at the St. Mary's Episcopal Church William St. Bridgeville at 7:00 p.m. Many exciting events are being planned. The new Bridgeville Library will no longer be a dream, but a reality with your support! "Let’s make history together!" Everyone is welcome.

For more information please call Ruth Skala at 337-3678.

Seaford Historical Society picnic

The Historical Society's Annual Picnic/Meeting will be on Sunday, June 22, at 6 p.m., rain or shine at VFW Post 4961 pavilion on Middleford Road, Seaford.

Cost is $5/person, plus either a salad, vegetable or dessert per family. Reservations required by Tuesday, June 17. Call Kathy Martin at 629-6969. A message can left at the Martin Co. which is the same phone number. Entertainment will be by Tony Windsor; meeting will be conducted by president Rudy Wilson.

Marine Corps meeting

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

Equine Council meeting

Next Delaware Equine Council meeting will be at State Fair Grounds’ Exhibitor’s Hall, Harrington on Monday, June 16th, 7 p.m., followed by Guest Speaker will be Bet-R-Blades, all about care and proper use of clippers...for more info contact Stan 302-684-3966.

Cancer support group

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

The group meets at the Cancer Care Center on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. For more information call Kaye or Lori at 645-9150. All programs at The Wellness Community are free of charge for people affected by cancer and their loved ones.

Coast Guard Auxiliary

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

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

Lunch available.

Widowed Persons Service meets

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral. The planned guest speaker will be Everett Hart. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. Please come join us — we all enjoy the trips, lunches/dinners, etc. that we do.

Laurel Senior Center Day trips

• June 26 - Smith Island Cruise, luncheon at Bayside Restaurant.

• July 18 - Choptank Riverboat Luncheon Cruise at Suicide Bridge in East New Market.

If interested you must have reservations, call 875-2536 for further information.

Senior Center trips

Nanticoke Senior Center’s Nashville and Memphis trip will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 to Saturday Sept. 20. Cost is $850 double occupancy. Some of the sights you will see are Graceland, Grand Olé Opry, and Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. For information call 629-4939.

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

Seaford AARP Chapter 1084 trips

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., June 24. Cost is $64 per person. Leave Peebles parking lot 7 a.m. View exhibits and do a guided tour of the academy. Have lunch (included) at “Phillips” restaurant before doing some shopping. Board the Harbor Queen for a narrated sightseeing cruise of Annapolis Harbor and the banks of the Academy. Rainbow Dinner Theater, Paradise, Pa., July 23. Cost is $67 per person. Bus leaves Peebles parking lot 7:30 a.m. and returns around 7 p.m. Enjoy a lunch buffet and the comedy, “Hold That Thought.” Contact Rose Wheaton at 6297180 for more information.

Longaberger bus trip

Longaberger collectors will want to step aboard a Bus Trip to Boyd’s Bear Country in Gettysburg, Pa., for the Boyd’s Bear Country Basket Fest.

Join Longaberger, America's premier maker of handcrafted baskets, pottery and wrought iron at the World's Most Humongous Teddy Bear Store for a fun-filled event that takes place Aug. 23. The bus will leave from the Seaford Village Shopping Center at 6 a.m. and return at 8 p.m.

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

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

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

• Longaberger Family members will be there each day to sign your favorite Longaberger products • Longaberger Basket giveaways will take place every hour and much more! $59 per person (includes motor coach transportation, snack filled Longaberger Tote and door prizes). For more information and reservations call Renee Morris at 245-8842 or email at RGMorris93@comcast.net.

Bus trip to Nashville

Seaford will host a trip to Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 13-17. Cost of $799 per person/double occupancy includes lodging at the Opryland Hotel, performance of Radio City’s “Christmas Spectacular” featuring world-famous Rockettes, Fantasy in Ice, holiday dinner show featuring Louise Mandrell, most meals, motor-coach transportation and much more. For more information call Frances Horner at 629-4416

Bus trip to Jamaica, Queens

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

Bus will leave at 5 a.m. Departure from New York, 5 p.m. Price $50, flat rate.

For information contact Sister Paris Twyman, at 410-754-9135.

AARP Chapter #915 trips

• Colorado, June 20-30, cost is $879 per person. Call 410-822-2314.

• Branson, Mo - Sept. 13-20, cost is $875 per person. Call 410-822-2314.

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

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

Adult Plus+ June trips & activities

Seniors can take advantage of a variety of trips and activities offered by the Adult Plus + program in June at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown. On June 12, enjoy a lively tour of historic Philadelphia homes in the “Fairmont Park House Tour.”

On June 18, a biblical story is brought to life in “Abraham and Sarah – A Love Story” at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, Pa. On June 25, view the musical “Gypsy” in Ardentown.

“Adult Plus+ Woodcarvers Club” meetings are from June 23 to Nov. 24. Take a basic drawing skills course from June 4 to July 9. Attend the Statewide Senior Art Awards Luncheon on June 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Socialize and make new friends by attending the Adult Plus+ Couples Club on June 12 or the Adult Plus+ Mixed Singles Club on June 18 as well as the Adult Plus+ Summer Picnic on June 19.

On June 26, share your views of current events from 1 to 3 p.m. then treat yourself at the ice cream social at 3 p.m.

For more information about Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications - PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@mspublications. com or drop off at 628 West Stein Hwy., Seaford.

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Once a year, it’s ‘Take us out to the ball game’ time I’m excited — as a matter of fact, the little boy in me is coming AT URPHY out.

Yes, it’s that time of the year We have been to 18 ballwhen the Friends of Baseball take their annual baseball trip. This is our 14th trip in the 15 years of this parks and numerous hisclub of baseball enthusiasts. I hope I don’t bore you, but I’m just to the torical sights in the cities point that I’ve got to let a little of this excitement out!

In 1994, a group of DuPonters that we visited ever since. and others got together and went on a trip to Fenway Park in Boston Jones, Blair Boyce, Johnny Rogers, Dale and Yankee Stadium with a tour company Hill, Wayne DeFelice, Richard Small, Larcalled Champs Tours out of Philadelphia. ry Hill, Larry Allen, Ron Whaley, Loren We talked baseball for two days and had a Fuller, Brub Johnson, Bill Otwell and million laughs.

Bobby Otwell, Paul McMasters, Greg and This is doable by us, I told the group, Brian Murphy. The only woman to ever go and we have been to 18 ballparks and nuwas Greg’s wife, Teresa, who filled in at merous historical sights in the cities that the last minute for a member who was in we visited ever since. the hospital. We have had as high as 18 I’m going to try to name the members people on our trips. This year, with 10 of the group, hoping I leave no one out. people attending, it’s our smallest group.

Let’s see — Pash Hudson, Carl Short, Along the way, sadly, we have lost two Don Bradley, Fred and Don Melvin, Raymembers who passed away in recent years. mond Whaley, Miles, Zachary and Zane They were Bill Cordrey and Ward Collins.

Slatcher, Mike Starkey, Olan Matthews, “Smiley” Bill certainly earned his nickBarry Brumbley, Ward Collins, Bill Corname and, like Raymond Whaley and drey, Jack Callaway, Calvin Hearn, Roy Blair Boyce, provided us with many laughs over the years.

Besides the many classic old ball parks, we’ve also been to so many historical sites, including one of our favorites in Kansas City, the Negro League Hall of Fame, where we met the Yankees’ Johnny Damen and old-timer the late Buck

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New law makes it easier for victims to keep residences

Gov. Ruth Ann Minner has signed Senate Bill 110, sponsored by Sen. Liane M. Sorenson (R-Hockessin) and others, to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking from losing their residence as a result of their victimization.

The legislation ensures that tenants who are victims of these crimes are protected from eviction or other adverse actions when they seek services relating to their status as victims.

SB 110 was passed overwhelmingly with language agreed to by interested parties including the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence, housing agencies, Community Legal Aid advocates and representatives of real estate agents and other associations.

Sorenson noted that the protections added to the law will also provide incentives for victims to seek help from police, courts, counseling and other services without fear of retaliation.

Sorenson noted the lack of adequate housing as one of the major dilemmas faced by victims of these specific crimes, citing statistics from the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence: • 92 percent of all homeless women have experienced severe physical or sexual abuse • 63 percent of homeless women have been victims of intimate partner violence • 60 days is the average available emergency housing stay for victims and their children • Six to 10 months is the average time it takes for a victim and children to find permanent housing.

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O’Neil. They were on the pre-game show for “The Game of the Week” at the museum.

I will always have good things to say about Seaford native Delino DeShields, who was at the time of our visit playing for the Cardinals. He left us 20 tickets both nights.

I could write five of six columns on the unusual and funny things that have made our trips so worthwhile. Watching Ray Whaley devour a 32-ounce steak was certainly one thing, and Raymond spending the entire trip trying to operate the radio on our rented van, only to find out when we got back that the backseat had an on and off dial, too.

And our favorite story was the time Ray told everyone to make sure they had their tickets, only to learn at the airport that he had left his on the dining room table at home. That’s enough of Raymond, who may get another call to come to work from Jay Windsor while on the trip.

Two years ago, Blair Boyce and I celebrated our birthdays on the trip and with much fanfare two cakes were brought to us in the hotel lobby, sent by Blair’s wife, Kelly.

Several years ago, Dale Hill had an elaborate spread of food for us in an office in Arlington Stadium as we watched the Texas Rangers. It was unbelievable!

We have talked our way into closed stadiums and Cleveland Municipal Stadium and have been introduced on the scoreboard. I truly could write a book about our

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At Laurel’s graduation I was awaiting the start, scanning the program and looking at the Commencement Awards — some are large, some are small and I want to give you just one example: the $100 Louis Robinson Award. It was received by Ashley Marie Bolt and I hope Ashley realizes what a great, humble servant to his fellow man Louis Robinson was.

Any of us 55 or older surely remember him and his great humble life.

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Church Bulletins St. John’s multicultural services

Siempre Verde, a multicultural, bilingual service is being led by Pastor Luis Almandoz on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s United Methodist Church at Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford. Praise music, powerful preaching and a small meal unite this fellowship of persons of both Hispanic and Anglo origins. Alberto Mendez leads worship on the keyboard.

Ladies’ bible study

There is a ladies’ bible study, held every Tuesday starting at 10 a.m., at Laurel Baptist Church, Bi-State Boulevard in Laurel. This bible study is a non-denominational study, only God’s Word is studied, making us to be more like Christ. Should you have any questions regarding the study, feel free to call Gertrude R. Smith at 875-5300.

Old Christ Church schedule

June 8, 15, 22, 29 - 9:30 a.m., morning prayer July 6 - 9:30 a.m., patriotic service with Holy Eucharist followed by community picnic July 13, 20, 27 - 9:30 a.m., morning prayer Aug. 3 - 9:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist

‘Worship before the Throne’

An evening filled with music, dance, praise and worship will be held at the Bible Center Complex on Rt. 9 beginning at 6 p.m., on June 7. Join us and enjoy creative dance, anointed singing, and flag and mime ministry. There will be no admission charge, but we are asking for a free will

offering. For more information, contact: Lisa Hinton at 302-262-0797; Lillie Richards, 628-9125;or Val Cottman, 6294977.

Fifth annual ‘Balling for God’

The Outreach Team of New Zion United Methodist Church is hosting its 5th annual “Balling for God” Basketball Tournament and HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This event is Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Webb Avenue in Laurel. The Sussex County AIDS Counsel will be on hand giving out pamphlets and information about this rapidly growing disease and to provide free testing.

The age brackets for the tournament are 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. There is also a foul shooting contest. Vendors are invited. For more information contact Sherita Belle at 302-877-0987 or Amy Handy at 875-4263.

Sussex County Prayer Breakfast

Sussex County will host the 31st annual Prayer Breakfast on Monday, June 16, with Pastor Rick Betts as the featured speaker. This year’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at the CHEER Center on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown.

Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m., with the message to begin at 7:45 a.m. The event is hosted by the Sussex County Council. Ticket sales and community sponsorships from individuals, organizations and businesses fund this annual event. Pastor Betts’ message will focus on the importance of family, friends and faith in his life while growing up in Sussex County.

Tickets are still available for the prayer breakfast. Tickets are $12 per person, and

are available on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, call 8557743.

The Cash Family in concert

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting The Cash Family on Sunday evening, June 8, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard on the West side of 13A, approximately two miles south of town. For further information, call Shirley at 875-2314.

Asbury UMC special music

Asbury United Methodist Church, Rt. 9 near Hardscrabble, will host Special Music on June 8, at 7 p.m., featuring the Lights of Home, MaryAnn and Tex.

St. John’s UMC VBS

St. John’s United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets , Seaford, is sponsoring a Vacation Bible School program on June 23-27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cosmic City is a fun and interactive learning experience for children ages 2 to 12.

Kids will explore the awesome wonder of God as they visit Tour Stops throughout Cosmic City. For more information or to register for Cosmic City Vacation Bible School call 629-9466.

The Ark VBS Power Lab

The VBS Power Lab will blast off discovering Jesus “miraculous power” at The Ark, Seaford Wesleyan Church, 26630 Sussex Highway, Seaford. New friends, amazing crafts, wacky snacks and much more. The mind-blowing Bible adventures will begin June 24, 25, 26 27 and 29. The power lab fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:45 p.m. The finale will take

place on Sunday morning during the 10:30 a.m. service. This is open to children ages 3 to 12. Contact 628-1020 for more information. Email pre-registration to seafordwesleyanchurch@yahoo.com. Include child’s name, age, parent/guardian name and phone number.

Second Sunday Service of Prayer

Second Sunday Service of Prayer is an interfaith gathering to pray together. Next one is June 8, 4 p.m. at the Seaford Presbyterian Church, 701 Bridgeville Hwy. For questions or to leave prayer requests - call the church office at 629-9077

The Lighthouse

Rising gas prices, wars and rumors of wars, rising food prices, it's all so frightening. How can one be sure that there's hope for tomorrow? Come join Rebecca Jones as she presents "God's Deliverance and Provision," Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel. Find out how the Bible can show you how to live and face hardships today.

Pastor Timothy Jones provides kid’s church for grades K-6, and a nursery is available. Call 875-7814.

Family Fun Day

Harvest Christian Church will hold a Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 22. Harvest Theater presents: original dance to Casting Crowns song, “Set Me Free.” Fun starts at 10:30 a.m., Join us for lunch and games immediately after service . Bring friends, family, towels and bathing suits for the kids. There will be a dunk tank, water slide, moon bounce, free give aways and lots of fun. For more information email: kimbirowski@comcast.net

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

Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Julie A. Lewis

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

St. John’s United Methodist Church

Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466 E-mail: st_johns@verizon.net

NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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

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

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

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

Sunday

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

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

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

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

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

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

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

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

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

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

A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

“A Place to Belong”

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

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

10:00 a.m.

7:00 p.m.

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

9:00 a.m.

94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

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

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

Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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Christ the redeemer By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

If you just aren’t sure where to We are God’s agents to go for your anniversary this year, I’ve got quite the sight for you to the lady who cut you off check out. Hop onto a plane and fly to Brazil. More specifically, on your way to work and Rio di Janeiro.

While you are there, make sure your neighbor who plays you get out of your resort and head his music too loud... out to see the Christ the Redeemer monument. At 125 feet tall, with a wingspan of over 92 feet from finthe Redeemer. It was the very compassion gertip to fingertip, and made with over and mercy of God that moved him to re1,300 tons of reinforced Brazilian tile, the deem us in the first place. It is the very famous Christ statue looms over the city essence of who Christ is. of Rio. Beyond that, we too have been called Listed as one of the New Seven Wonto be a redemptive force in our society. ders of the World and poised on a mounWe cannot claim to know the Redeemer tain 1.5 miles above sea level, tourists and live with cold heart and compassionfrom around the world make their way up less eyes. Those who know Christ are the snaking path to see this monumental conduits of mercy and grace. statue of Christ. Flying in to the city, the Conduits to whom? To the people we monument glistens blindingly for all to like? Yes, and to the person who shafted see. you in a business deal last year. We are If only you could get a little closer God’s agents to the lady who cut you off though, you would notice some oddities. on your way to work and your neighbor Find a way to climb all the way until you who plays his music too loud and never look into the face. You will discover that cuts his grass. the eyes of Christ the Redeemer monuIt is for every person that Christ died ment have no pupils. This “Christ” cannot and it is often the most difficult people see. that Christ challenges us to be an agent in Now continue a little lower and you God's redemptive work for their lives. It will find on the outside of his cloak a may happen at work, in the neighborhood, heart, a valentine heart made of stone. or on the ball field, but God will position How odd is this? Christ the Redeemer his children to be conduits of his grace. monument has a heart of stone. The I like those signs that encourage us to “Christ” cannot feel. “random acts of kindness.”

Just what kind of redeemer is But I wonder if it might be more prothis…with eyes that cannot fill with comductive to undertake intentional acts of passion, and a heart of stone that cannot love and kindness to the people in this be moved to mercy? Thankfully, this world who most need to see Christ in you! monument is nothing like the real Christ

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

Saturday, June 7, guest singers will be Blue Heaven Gospel Group, Alexis Musser, Kathy Rossel, Cassandra Abbott.

Saturday, June 14, guest singers will

be Gospel Crusaders, Sam Hearn, RayN-Trevor Marine.

Saturday, June 21, guest singers will be Don White, “Special Night of Singing” by Cassandra Abbott.

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

Everyone is invited to attend (Come as you are!) For more information, contact Bruce & Nancy Willey at 875-5539 or 875-7339.

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

A Box of Memories

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

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

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

Call: 302-236-9886

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

“Shining His Light”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

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

Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.

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

Come Join Our Family

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

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

302-877-0443

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church

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

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

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

ROCK CHURCH

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

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

Thurs Evening Prayer: 7 p.m.

COKESBURY CHURCH

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

Front & King St., Seaford, DE

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

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

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

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

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

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

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Obituaries David Burton Webb, Jr., 76

David Burton Webb, Jr. of Seaford died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

Mr. Webb was born Aug. 27, 1931 in Milford, the son of David B, Sr. and Mabel Tucker Webb.

He is survived by his loving wife Jane Franc Webb; and sisters, Frances Horner of Seaford and Phyllis Wortz and husband Bob of Wilmington; and a David Webb grandson, David Stewart of Seaford. Nieces and nephews include Gene Horner and wife Dori, Melissa Mac Knight and husband, Dr. John, Tammy Whitman and husband Bob, Natalie Reilly and husband Mark, Marjorie Buhne and husband Kirk.

Mr. Webb was a lifelong resident of Seaford and a graduate of Seaford High School. An accident in 1960 left Mr. Webb confined to a wheelchair. He honorably served in the USAF in 1952. He was a member of the American Legion, past president and board member of the Delaware Manufactured Housing Association, and past board member and treasurer of the Northeast Manufactured Housing Association. He joined the Kiwanas Club in 1956 and was past president and Lt. Governor of the Capitol District, and served in many leadership positions. He was instrumental in designing Seaford's Kiwanas Park. Other awards include co-recipient of the Governor's Handicap Employment Award, the J C's award for the Seaford Outstanding Young Man for 1964. He was a long time member of St. John's United Methodist Church where he was a former Sunday School teacher and served as a board member and as president of the trustees.

He served on the board of the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce and was named Business Person of the Year in 1999 by the chamber. Mr. Webb was appointed to the Aging and Adults with Disabilities Governors Advisory Council, the Advisory committee to the Sussex County Council and was past president of BEDCO. He was instrumental in founding the original Seaford Museum and was the chief architect and director of the present museum in the old Post Office building on High Street in Seaford. Mr. Webb annually gave the Rebecca Webb Stewart Musical Scholarship award in memory of his daughter. In 2003 he was awarded the John A. and Helen Moore Community Service Award and was recognized for selfless volunteer service to the community. He was also instrumental in the revitalization of downtown Seaford and many community projects in Blades, including the marina.

He started the Webb Construction Company and Paint Store in 1951. Despite the many challenges brought about by his accident, he went on to become a successful businessman. Some of his accomplishments include housing consultant, designing and building several manufactured housing and residential communities and commercial and industrial land development. He dedicated his life to serving his community and improving the quality of life for many.

A funeral service will be held on Friday,

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June 6, at 2 p.m. in St. John's United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford, where friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the services. The Rev. Christopher Pennington will officiate. Burial will be in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood. Memorial contributions in Mr. Webbs memory may be made to the charity of the donors choice. Arranngements were handled by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Dhimitra S. Davenport-Hopkins, 56

Dhimitra S. Davenport-Hopkins educator, former resident. Ms. Davenport, a passionate supporter of higher education, and environmental causes, died May 15, 2008, of complications related to cancer at the Wellspan Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa. Born in Abington, Pa., July 22, 1951, she spent her youth in both the Philadelphia and Wilmington areas.

After graduating Dhimitra Davenport from Springfield Hopkins High School Delaware County in 1969, she attended Salisbury University, Maryland and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1975. She was proficient in Sign Language and had taken advance courses at Gallaudet University.

She started her 27-year teaching-career at Delmar High School in Sussex County.

She also taught several years at St. Mary’s High School, Annapolis, Md., and 18 years in the Montgomery County School System, Md. During semi-retired from 2001 until the year she was a substitute teacher at the Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Pa., in various middle and high Schools in Montgomery, Frederick, and Carroll Counties, Md. Ms. Davenport had a deep love for teaching and devoted her life to educating children. As a final memorial, her family created special scholarships at the three high schools in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland for graduating women entering the study of science at College.

She was a life member of several organizations including; Shenandoah National Park Association, the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America, the National Rifle Association, and the Women’s Auxiliary of the VFW, Post 10076, Mt. Airy, Md. Dhimitra was a great lover of the outdoors and nature enjoying the beauty of the desert and mountains and found great pleasure working in her garden. She was passionate about many things including; politics, motorcycling, zero population growth, American history, and the Earth’s environment. And, she was an avid motorcyclist and photographer traveling extensively around the globe. There was not a funeral at her request. No additional services are planned at this time. Her ashes were scattered at a private location. She held dear her many family members and friends. She touched the lives of everyone she met and was a guiding spirit for her family and friends. She was true, honest, brave, kind, gentle, giving and warm. Her spirit and soul were examples to everyone and she taught us all to love and care in our own ways. The life she lived and the lessons she taught will never be forgotten.

We are all the products of her spirit and

soul. She will be missed. Surviving is husband, of 10 years, Raymond L. Hopkins, Jr.; (formerly of Philadelphia) residing in homes between Fulton and Adams counties, Pa.

Phyllis Smith Ellingsworth Knotts, 67

Phyllis Smith Ellingsworth Knotts of Seaford passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008, after a brief struggle with cancer at Select Specialty in St. Framcis Hospital, Wilmington. She was born Feb. 5, 1941 in Bridgeville, the eldest daughter of Charles M. and Margaret E. Webber Smith. She had worked as a seamstress for several years at local garment factories before retiring. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Howard Ellingsworth; her second husband, William Knotts; sisters, Connie S. Leggs and Shirley A. Bramble; brothers, Madison Webber and Homer Smith; step-sisters, Thelma Warrington. Ermadine Starkey and Margaret Vanderwende; step-brothers Lawrence E. Smith, Melvin A. Smith and Nelson C. Smith. She is surtvived by her daughter and son-in-law Chris and Craig Dukes of Concord, near Seaford; a son, Charles M. Smith of Seaford; her beloved granddaughter, Megan Nicloe Dukes and several nieces, nephews and her companion, Clifton Hall of Seaford.

A celebration of Life service is being held Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. in Concord United Methodist Church, 25322 Church Road, Concord, arrangements by Watson-yates Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. The Reverend Diane E. Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Blades Cemetery, Blades. Memorial contributions may be made to Concord United Methodist Church, c/o Marvin E. Lloyd, Treasurer, 12560 Concord Road, Seaford, DE 19973

Joseph Wheatley Jr., 53

Joseph R. Wheatley, Jr., of Bridgeville, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Easton, Md. as a result of a motorcycle accident.

His companion, Linda Marie Shea, also died in the accident.

Mr. Wheatley was born in Seaford, on June 20, 1954, a son of Joseph R. Wheat-

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by Bennett Premiere Motor Sports, formerly known as Harley Davidson of Seaford.

He became a part of the Harley family in every way. His skills as a craftsman, his ability to organize, and his special attention to design and detail permitted him to help the organization immensely at many levels. He was a former member of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department and attended Union United Methodist Church.

He had played outfield in the Modified Softball League. He loved music and working with his Joseph Wheatley hands especially with wood. He loved attending his daughter's college field hockey games. Those who knew and loved Joey delighted in his sense of humor.

He shared a deep love for family and friends. Joey unselfishly gave his time to help others, always with compassion and love.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter Lindsay Jo Wheatley and her fiancée Ryan Petrone of Georgetown; two sisters, Sharon W. Hawk and husband, Charles, and Joanne W. Jones and husband, Jerry, all of Bridgeville; nieces and nephews, Karen Pusey, Kristen Hatfield and husband Shawn, Brian Jones and fiancée Ruthy Fedale, Jill Jackson and husband Aaron, great neices and nephews, Megan and Lauren Correll, Taylor Hatfield, Tyler and Trey Hatfield, uncle Kenneth P. West of Georgetown, step-sister Lynn Grant of Wilmington and several great uncles, aunts and cousins.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 30, at the Union United Methodist Church, Bridgeville, where the family received friends on Thursdayand on Friday, prior to the services. Interment was in Bridgeville Cemetery. Pastor Dale Brown

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Linda Marie Shea, 45

Linda Marie Shea of Bridgeville died Saturday, May 24, 2008 in Easton, Md. as a result of a motorcycle accident. Her companion Joseph Wheatley also died in the accident.

She was born March 3, 1963 in Milford, a daughter of Lawrence James Shea and Charlotte Ayars Stevenson, both of Greenwood.

Ms. Shea had worked at CDM of Greenwood for 16 years most recently Linda Shea serving as a supervisor. She enjoyed riding horses and playing pool. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by three sons, David Slaughter, Robert Slaughter, Jr. and Joshua Sutcliffe; two daughters, Lindsey David and Brittany Sutcliffe; two sisters, Kathleen Haring Wasserloss and Jo Anne Myer; five brothers, Lawrence Shea, Jr., Daniel Shea, Michael Shea, Scott Shea and Joseph Shea; two grandchildren, Cody Russell and Ashton Slaughter and one on the way; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral services were held Friday, May 30, at Union United Methodist Church, Bridgeville, where the family received friends on Thursday evening, May 29, and on Friday, prior to the services. Interment was at Bridgeville Cemetery. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memorial & Honor Program, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

Doris Hartlaub, 73

Doris Hartlaub of Laurel passed away at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, on May 23, 2008. She was born in Ortana, Pa. a daughter of Charles and Grace Huff, who predeceased her. She was the owner of Hartlaub Kennels raising Yorkies and Silkies. She also was a retired potter working for Pfaltzgraff Pottery in Pennsylvania and was the past park manager for Thunderbird Terrace in Pennsylvania. She was a member of Friendship Community Church in Pennsylvania. She renewed her marriage vows with Charles on their 50th wedding anniversary. She will be remembered by her family as a devoted mother and grandmother who loved to cook, read cookbooks, shopping, quilt making, and working in her garden. She was known for making the “best cole slaw.”

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles E. Hartlaub of Laurel; her son, Steven Hartlaub and his wife Becky of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Susan Whary and her husband Charles of Laurel; and her sisters, Louise Weaver and Sarah Fairman of Pennsylvania. Her grandchildren, Damion and Lindsey Hartlaub, Corey Hoff and his wife Jenny, Jeramie Hoff and his wife Rachael, Nicole Hoff, Christian Hoff and his fiancé Holly Ritter, Monica Pepo and her husband Matthew Fultz, Melissa Elliott and her husband Brian; and great grandchildren: Tiana, Courtney, Jayden, Gage, Kathryn, Alana, Ariana, Mylee, Coty, Douglas Hoff, Jared and Branden Fultz and Paxton Pepo; and several great nieces and nephews also survive her.

A memorial service will be held at Friendship Community Church on Fox Run Road in Dover, Pa., on June 8, at 2

p.m. Memorial donations can be made in her memory to the Sussex County Animal Shelter, 22918 Dupont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Evelyn Lord Taylor, 98

Evelyn Lord Taylor of Hurlock, died May 27, 2008 in Seaford. She was born in Hurlock, May 20, 1910, a daughter of Joseph H. Lord and Nettie Harding Lord, who predeceased her. She was a member of Unity Washington United Methodist Church and Hurlock Women’s Club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walton Taylor, Jr. in 1982; a son, Walton Taylor III in 1998; three brothers, Joseph, Milbourne, and Fred Lord; and two sisters, Catherine L. Baldt and Ruth L. Shores.

She is survived by one son, Richard Taylor of Seaford and his wife Carolyn; a daughter-in-law, Susan Taylor of Hurlock; five grandchildren, Lisa Bradford and her husband Mark of Ringgold, Ga., Lynda Gaskill and her husband Robert of Pasadena, Md., Richard Taylor, Jr. and his wife Katherine of Severna Park, Md., Walton Taylor IV and his wife Cheryl of Hurlock, Elizabeth Tyler and her husband John of Vienna. Also eight great-grandchildren: Carl Gaskill, Thomas and Phillip Tyler, Logan Bradford, Nicholas and Olivia Taylor, Caitlyn and Ava Lynn Taylor, also survive her. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 1, at Unity Washington United Methodist Church in Hurlock, officiated by the Rev. Bonnie Shively. Viewing for family and friends was held prior to the services at Unity Washington UMC. Interment followed in Unity Washington Cemetery Pallbearers were: Richard Taylor, jr., Walton Taylor IV, Mark Bradford, John Tyler, Robert Gaskill, Carl Gaskill.

Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Taylor may be made to Unity Washington United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 298, Hurlock, MD 21643; or to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot Way, Milford, DE 19963.

James Ritchie, Jr., 86

James Ritchie, Jr. of Seaford, went on peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 29, 2008, with his loving wife and dedicated son at his side. He was born in Pores Knob, N.C. on May 19, 1922, a son of James and Leora Adams Ritchie, who predeceased him.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister and his brother, Robert M. Ritchie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Jean Ritchie of Seaford; a son, Peter Thomas Ritchie of Seaford; a daughter, Linda Anne Hartman and her husband Albert of Wilmington, N.C.; a grandson, Maxwell Hartman of Frederiksberg, Denmark; a granddaughter, Nichole Hartman of Charlotte, N.C.; a sister, Janet Ritchie of Wilkesboro, N.C.; a brother-in-law, George Fletcher of Little Rock, Ark., as well as cousins, friends and many brothers and sisters in the Lord. He attended N. C. State where he taught swimming and swam for the swim team. He served during World War II in the US Navy as a Pharmacists Mate, 3rd Class, in the Asiatic Pacific area.

He returned from service to marry his sweetheart and finish schooling in agriculture and poultry engineering. He started as a grader with the USDA, and then as a designer in the poultry industry with the state of North Carolina. He moved to Delaware in 1960 to work for Everett T. Conaway at Barker Poultry Equipment Co. and traveled the Eastern Shore, East Coast and other parts of the country installing equipment in and doing design work in poultry processing plants. He loved and was dedicated to his work, and loved the people he worked

with. He was privileged to work with such companies as Allen Family Foods, Burris Foods, ConAgra, Mountaire, Perdue Farms and Townsends. Mr. Ritchie shared the story of how Arthur W. Perdue came to his father, James Ritchie's farm in North Carolina and bought eggs from him as well as Frank Perdue coming to Mr. Ritchie's home in Seaford to learn all Mr. Ritchie had in his head about the chicken industry.

He established his own firm, Ritchie Engineering, in 1966, where his son Peter, worked with him. He also designed some local church structures and worked with families in the design of their homes.

He loved to fish, garden and watch birds, and enjoyed the beauty of God's creation that surrounded him. He enjoyed music and loved to play and worship the Lord on his piano, organ and accordions, and to share his music with others. His love of Jesus Christ shone through his patient, sweet, loving, kind, meek, gentle and generous spirit. Having experienced the healing hand of God many times on his walk with the Lord, he and his loving wife enjoyed visiting people in the hospital, praying for their needs, and seeing the compassionate hand of God do many mighty works. He and his wife always wrote down the names of patients, their families and friends, doctors, nurses, technicians, and anyone desiring prayer in a book to continue praying for them. During the last few years of several hospital stays himself, his sweet spirit shone forth to those who treated him, with his wife still adding more names to their prayer book. His testimony of God's Love and power in his life continued to bless those around him. Not having a large family, the doctors, nurses and friends, and brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ are his Family for all Eternity.

Services were private. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at their residence. Interment was in Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro. The family would appreciate Love gifts in his honor to help defray the costs of medical and hospital expenses made to James Ritchie, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Wilmington Trust, 509 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973.

Edwin A. Nelson, 89

Edwin A. Nelson of Delmar, died Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He was born December 5, 1918, in Philadelphia, a son of Oscar G. Nelson and Olga Nelson, who predeceased him. Edwin proudly served his country in the US Army Air Force during World War II where he was a Turret Gunner flying B-17 Bombers. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and received various other service medals. Following his time in the Army Air Force, he served three years with the Delaware National Guard. For many years he was a member of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Delmar. Mr. Nelson loved his work: building roads, bridges and overpasses and retired as a superintendent for James Julian, Inc. after 50 years of service.

He was an avid Florida Gators Football fan. He also loved the outdoors, fishing and working in his yard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gunner Nelson. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Mary Lee Lyons Nelson, whom he married Oct. 18, 1947; four daughters, Sharon Nelson and her husband Dan of Cherry Hill, N.J., Mary Gardner of Gainesville, Fla., Terry Carpenter of Gainesville, and Edwina Harris and her husband Fred of Delmar; eight grandchildren, Mindy, Megan, Gregory, Lindsey, Matthew, Ethan, Nicolas and Logan; and a great-grandchild, Connor. He is also survived by two nieces. A funeral service was held on Monday, June 2, at the

PAGE 29 Short Funeral Home, Delmar, where family and friends called prior to the service. Interment with military honors was held in St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to : St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 101 E. State St., Delmar, DE 19940.

Helen M. Morris, 86,

Helen M. Morris of Delmar passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. Mrs. Morris was born Nov. 20, 1921, in Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Ethel Pennington Brimberry, who predeceased her. She was a homemaker and a devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt. Helen was a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church in Delmar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry G. Morris, Jr. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Darrell Hagar of Delmar; a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Kwi Ja Morris of Seoul, Korea; grandchildren, Erin Hagar and her husband Paul Smith, Amy Hagar Berman and her husband Brandon Berman, and Ben Hagar; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Gordon Smith; a brother-in-law, Robert S. Morris, Sr. of Melbourne, Fla.; nieces, Margaret Gorzka, Patricia O'Leary, Susan Archer and Mary Ann Roebuck; and a nephew, Dr. Robert S. Morris, Jr. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 7, at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 101 E. State St. in Delmar. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will officiate.

Interment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

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Entertainment Film Society offers classics The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library continue Cinema Classics at 3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

The next Cinema Classics screening will take place on Thursday, June 12, in the Library’s upstairs meeting room.

They will also continue Third Thursday Theater at 6 p.m. Children and their guardians can bring a picnic after school snack to enjoy while watching a children’s film.

The next session will take place on Thursday, June 19, in the Rehoboth Beach Library’s upstairs meeting room.

At each session of Third Thursday Theater, a book that corresponds to the film’s theme will be awarded as a door prize.

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Willey competes for Miss Delaware The 67th Annual Miss Delaware Scholarship Pageant will be held in the Rollins Center at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, Dover, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12 through Saturday, June 14.

This year 19 young women will compete for the title of Miss Delaware 2008,

scholarship awards, and the opportunity to represent Delaware at the Miss America Pageant.

Miss Sussex County is Alison Willey of Seaford.

She is a graduate of the University of Delaware Willey with a degree in psychology.

Her talent is vocals and her platform is VISION: Volunteers Inspire to Service, Identify & Organize Needs.

All contestants will compete in the private interview, talent, evening wear, onstage question and physical fitness in swimsuit.

For a sneak preview of all the Miss Delaware 2009 Contestants, Miss Delaware 2008, Brittany Dempsey, and Miss Delaware’s Outstanding Teen 2008, Amanda Debus, plan to attend “Talent on the Green” on Thursday, June 5, on The Green, in Dover, at 7 p.m.

Tickets may be purchased by calling Dover Downs Hotel & Casino VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or 302-674-4600, ext. 3275, or ask for Mark Zirilli. Prices range from $20 to $35.

Tickets are also available for the Miss Delaware 2008 Reception honoring the newly crowned Miss Delaware 2008 and the Miss Delaware 2008 contestants.

The event is held immediately following the pageant, Saturday, June 14 and the cost is $25 per person.

For tickets, which must be purchased in advance, no later than June 6, contact Georgeann White at 934-9797.

Chicken Festival features cars Visitors to the Delmarva Chicken Festival, set for June 20 and 21, at The Centre at Salisbury, will find more than just chicken. Cars of many varieties will compete in races and shows as part of the festival’s family entertainment line-up.

The festival will be the latest stop for the American Diabetes Association's Mini Grand Prix series. Race events will take place on Saturday, June 21, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The drivers will be challenged with hairpin turns and scenic straight-aways, all part of a course that will be set up on the parking lot at the north end of Boscov’s department store.

In addition to the Mini Grand Prix’s main race at 2 p.m., the Pepsi Pit Crew Competition will be held at noon followed at 1 p.m. by Apple Discount Drug’s Big Wheel Competition for children ages 10 and younger. Big Wheel registration will be open between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Helmets and Big Wheels will be provided by the American Diabetes Association. There is a $1 registration fee.

The Wheels That Heal Car Club, a nonprofit organization that sponsors car shows for the benefit of local charities, is coordinating a show sponsored by BB&T Bank.

More than 150 vehicles, including clas-

sics, antiques, street rods, and customs, will be on display behind the Centre at Salisbury between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 21. The cars will be judged by participants and 50 trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m. The show will benefit Maple Shade Youth Services A second car show will be hosted by The Eastern Shore Corvette Club. The club will stage its 11th annual Corvette Show as part of the Delmarva Chicken Festival on June 21 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The group expects 50 or more Corvettes to be on display. Trophies for this participant-judged show will be presented at 2 p.m.

Chickens and cars – there will be plenty of both at the 59th Delmarva Chicken Festival, along with a full schedule of family entertainment and an abundance of delicious food. Admission and parking are free.

The Delmarva Chicken Festival is sponsored by Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI) and will be hosted in Salisbury by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, call 800-8782449 or visit www.dpichicken.org or www.salisburyarea.com.

FURRY FRIENDS AT KIDS FEST - A collection of “furry friends” will capture hearts at Kids’ Fest on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Phyllis and Wayne Conner, from Circle C Outfit near Bridgeville, will bring their team of Suffolk horses to offer wagon rides. Mark and Marge Davis of Milford will be on hand with Buttercup, a family member who happens to be a burro adopted from the American West. Miniature horses will be featured from 1 to 4 p.m. Joanna Lamb and her dancing miniature horse Cheyenne will perform. In addition, miniature horses from Heartland Equestrian Center will present an equine petting zoo. There will also be pony rides and pony cart rides. A variety of canine friends will be at Kids’ Fest to meet and greet visitors. Rottweilers and border collies will star in dog agility demonstrations from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Quarter Horses from all over the Mid-Atlantic region will compete in a show that will be ongoing throughout the day. Admission is free for children and $3 for adults; parking is free. Ride and game tickets may be purchased at 25 for $5; some activities are individually priced, and many, including all entertainment, are free. A variety of food will be for sale throughout the day. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware. For more information, call 302-398-5194 or 302-242-0375 or visit www.kidsfestde.org.

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Contribute to painting a portrait of Sussex County Beaches and boardwalk - weathered barns from a bygone era - fishing and crabbing along a favorite waterway - acres of emerald corn and soybean fields - the aroma of sizzling scrapple in the morning - early morning gathering places where â&#x20AC;&#x153;important thingsâ&#x20AC;? are discussed. Any of these might be responses to the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you value most about Sussex County? What makes up its Heart & Soul?â&#x20AC;?

Bill McGowan wants to hear your answer. McGowan, a county agent with the University of Delaware and co-director of UDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coastal Community Enhancement Initiative, extends a county-wide invitation to compile a portrait of Sussex County from those who know it best - its residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heart and soul is who we are. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes us special. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our people, places, events, those beautiful and quirky things that make Sussex, Sussex,â&#x20AC;? McGowan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the stuff you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about on a daily basis but if it goes away, we lose a little bit of who we are.â&#x20AC;?

McGowan hopes to see a diverse response from those who call Sussex County their home. By collecting tangible and intangible elements that make up our southern Delaware communities, Heart & Soul will celebrate the connections that

give Sussex County its own unique identity. According to Heart and Soul beliefs, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only by going to, listening to and learning from everyone, the influential and the forgotten, old timers and newcomers, young and old, rich and poor, business owners and workers, professionals and tradesmen, the noisy and the quiet, the caregivers and the gatekeepers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can shared purpose and identity live in and guide a community.â&#x20AC;?

The public is invited and encouraged to share in painting this evolving portrait of Sussex County. Specific memories or experiences, a favorite photo, a unique landmark or emblematic architecture, a simple story, a deeply-felt emotion or admired personality are examples of characteristics that can be shared. Across Sussex County, newspaper advertisements, posters, and response boxes will provide the opportunity for the public to participate.

Responses may be emailed or submitted to a new website, www.ccei.udel.edu.

The mailing address is Sussex County Heart & Soul, University of Delaware, 16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

For more information, visit the Sussex County Heart & Soul website, or contact Bill McGowan directly at billmcg@udel.edu 856-2585 ext 592.

Fish for free on June 7 and 8 To celebrate National Fishing Week, June 1-8, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife invites you to test your favorite waters for free on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8.

On these two days, anyone may fish in Delaware waters without a fishing license.

National Fishing Week festivities will also include the Divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at Ingrams Pond in Millsboro, Wyoming Pond in Wyomingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Town Park and the dog training area at Lums Pond State Park in Bear.

With the exception of this one weekend, resident and non-resident anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 fishing in any Delaware waters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including lakes, ponds, impoundments, streams, bay 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 65 and older, 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.

Licenses may be purchased at DNRECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, or at any of the more than 100 license agents located in sporting goods stores, hardware stores and

other businesses throughout the state.

The 2008 Fishing Guide, which includes complete details on licensing and exemptions, is also available from the DNREC Dover office, licensing agents and on the Division of Fish and Wildlife website.

To purchase a Delaware fishing license online, view the Fishing Guide, or for more information on fishing licenses, visit the Fisheries homepage at www.fw.delaware.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Fis heries.aspx.

For more information, call 302-7399918.

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Deadline: Monday, 2 p.m.

Businesses: $4.50 per inch

SLIPCOVERS FOR LR FURNITURE: Someone to make in my home. 6282166. 5/15 LAWN MOWERS, push or riding, free. 877-0210. 5/8

Line ads ($9.00 minimum)

AUTOMOTIVE

Boxed (Display) Ads: $6.50/inch Legals: $6.50 per inch

‘96 FORD EXPLORER, 4 dr., 4WD 2nd owner, VG Cond. in & out. Solid car, 135k mi., $4500. 629-4348.

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AMBER & BLK. LONG HAIRED FEMALE CAT w/bushy tail, yellow eyes & extra toe pads on paws.

Found on Woodland Ferry Road. Call 876-4714. 6/5

MUTLI-FAMILY Yard Sale, June 7, 718 Magnolia Dr., Woodside Manor, 7 a.m., furniture, curtains, rugs, Snow Babies, DVD. 6/5

GIVE-AWAY FREE KITTENS to a good home. Hardscrabble. 8752551. 5/22 FREE 3' EXT. WOODEN DOOR, has top glass, hinges & lockset, ok for temporary or rough shed use, 536-1884, Seaford, lv. msg. 5/22

HELP WANTED MAINTENANCE/ LAWN CARE Full Time position - 40 hrs. per week. Must be able to drive & have clean driving record. Lift over 25 lbs., love dogs, speak English.

Exc. salary & benefits. References a must. Drug screen & background check required. Call Rhonda, 6295100 to schedule an appointment to complete an application.

6/5/1tc HOUSEKEEPER Housekeeper needed in Seaford area. 5 days per week, 4-5 hours per day.

Must be able to drive, speak English, non smoker, and love dogs. Full housekeeping duties including laundry and ironing. References a must. Background check required. Call Rhonda, 629-5100 to schedule an appointment to complete an application.

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YARD & BAKE SALE, Sat., 6/7, Charity Lodge #27, Poplar St., Laurel. 7 a.m. till? 6/5 YARD SALE, Sat., June 14, 7 a.m. till ?. 707 East Ivy Dr., Woodside Manor. Benefits St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 6/5

WANTED EXERCISE BIKE. Giftaway or fair price. 8752938. 6/5

‘01 DODGE P/U, new starter battery, 4 new tires & new rear end. As-is, $2300.

628-6953. 6/5 '02 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXi, 4 dr., V6, 87K mi., loaded, sunroof, leather int., new tires & battery.

Orig. owner, great cond., must see! $5000. 8755792. 5/29 '92 FORD F250 Custom PU, V8, 4-whl. dr., AT, 33x12.5 tires, quarter cap w/door, 38k mi., exc. cond., recently tagged 2 yrs. Perfect truck for pulling that heavy load! $4950. 3819083. 5/22

8' LEER TRUCK CAP, $600 OBO. 542-6316. 5/22

CAMPERS/ TRAILERS '76 TRAVEL TRAILER, 22' Shasta. Sleeps 6. Tub, sink, toilet, refrig., & gas stove, $1000. 875-4485. 5/1

BOATS KAYAK 18’ Kevlar Const., very like, has everything.

Nothing else to buy. A must see, $1600. 875-9775. 6/5 MINNKOTA TROLLING MOTOR, bow mount w/foot control & 50 lbs. of thrust.

Good cond., $150. 88759480. 5/1

ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES HESS ASST. BANK TRUCKS, Asst. Disney memorabilia. Old 70's tin lunch boxes. 398-0309.

44 CIGAR BOXES incl.

King Edward, Phillips, El Producio, Swishoop, $35 for all. 846-9788. 5/15

DINING ROOM SET, made

by Bassett in 20's or 30's.

Table w/leaf & 4 chairs, professionally re-glued & upholstered. Includes sideboard & buffet. Dk wood, ornate, must see! $395.

337-8068, 11am - 9pm.

SEA CHASE AT GREENWOOD 3 BR, 2 Bath, First Floor Condo Refrig., Washer/Dryer, Elec. Stove, Dishwasher,

35 MINALTA CAMERA Maxx 550 SI w/35-70 zoom lens, date back, mint cond. $90. Call for other collectibles. 875-1877. 5/8 ROTARY PHONE, Kerosene Lantern, Rumsford Baking Soda bottles. 8x10

$775/mo.

Call Donna, Sunrise Real Estate

684-3700 Oriental style carpet & padding. 875-9053. 5/1

D & G AUTO SALES, INC. Rt. 113, Frankford, Delaware WE FINANCE EVERYONE The Walking Man’s Friend

302-732-3529 $500 DOWN ‘95 Caravan ‘95 Saturta , 4 dr $695 DOWN ‘96 Olds, 4 dr, low miles ‘96 Chevy Cav, 4 dr.

‘97 Ford Aerostar Van ‘96 Dodge Caravan $795 DOWN ‘00 Sunfire ‘97 Sunfire, 2 dr.

‘97 Chevy Cav,, 4 dr.

‘97 Dodge Work Van, Long $895 DOWN ‘97 Astro Work Van ‘98 Taurus, 4 dr.

‘99 Chevy Lumina, 4 dr.

‘98 Olds Delta, 4 dr. $995 DOWN ‘97 Lincoln ‘97 Explorer, 4 dr.

‘99 Breezer, 4 dr.

‘99 Cougar

‘03 Grand AM ‘00 Olds, 4 dr.

‘02 Seabreeze PICK UPS $1595 DOWN ‘99 Dodge $1695 DOWN ‘00 Dodge $1195 DOWN ‘96 Chevy $1195 - $1695 Scooter, 49cc www.dngautos.com

‘97 MERCURY VILLAGER, exc. cond., PW, PL, AT, AC, tinted windows, tagged til '09, $3100 OBO. 349-5161.

AUTO TECHNICIAN Hertrich Pontiac Buick GMC Isuzu Route 13, Seaford, DE is Hiring Position Requirements: Must be Experienced with Diagnostics, Dependable, Honest, Have a Good Driving Record And Own Tools (ASE’s and/or Factory Certifications Desirable)

PLENTY OF WORK Terrific Pay! Benefits Packages APPLY IN PERSON: Ask for Johnny Phifer OR APPLY @ www.hertrichcareers.com EOE

LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED PERSON .

Must be a team player. $40,000 base salary, health insurance, cont. ed., no evenings or weekends, too much to list.

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We know you’ll enjoy our generous Sign-On Bonus* for Full-Time Nurses (pro-rated for Part-Time). State RN licensure and 3 years of recent acute care experience with at least 2 years in a critical care setting is essential.

To explore a career offering more, please contact Nurse Recruitment at (410)

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FOR SALE WASHER $120; DRYER $120. 628-1320. 11/29/tnc 6 hp TROYBUILT ROTOTILLER, horse model w/ Hiller/Furrow attach., $700.

846-9788. 6/5 CUB CADET RIDING MOWER, 15 hp Kohler, 42” cut Hydrostatic trans., 600 hrs. on mower. Must sell due to death in family. $450 OBO. Mike 245-2278. 6/5

50’s-60’s METAL GLIDER (2 seater), 2 matching metal chairs. $25 glider, $12 ea for chairs or $40 for all. 875-5009. 6/5

LANDSCAPE TRAILER, new 5x8, lg. tires, 2M lb. gross has fold-down ramp, exc. cond., tagged till 201, $950. 875-0747. 6/5

WEDDING GOWN, Sz. 10, white/beaded w/trim, exc. cond., $30. 629-6575. 6/5

16 GAL SPRAYER w/extra spray gun, tires have wide treads, hitch mount, great for spraying trees. Hook up to lawn tra ctor & ready to go. $200. 875-0747. 6/5

BERKLINE RECLINER, dk. green, like new, $150. Oak Headboard for King sz. bed $50. 875-8677. 6/5

PIANO FOR SALE. Harrison/Kimball upright piano, $400. 875-1045. 6/5

20” TV, little used, $25.

875-7495. 6/5

YOUTH POOL TABLE, 3x6, $100 OBO. 542-6316. 6/5

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FORD COMM. GARDEN TRACTOR, LG165, good cond., $450. 8753528. 5/22

THE DIPLOMAT CUB CADET TRACTOR, 14 hp, Auto trans drive, hydrolic lift, 48" heavy deck optional/extra mower, 3. hitch, MHIC#124716 plow, cultivator, Sapphire great cond., $1700.

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• JUNE 5 - 11, 2008 SNAPPER 28" RIDING mower, blowers, weed eater, children's desks & other items. All equip. in good cond. & priced to sell.

841-3992. 5/22 WHIRLPOOL WASHER $100, Whirlpool dryer, $50.

629-9809, cell 841-4446.

KENMORE WASHER, 24" wide, deep tub, washers full load, $75. 875-2796.. 5/22 ROMANCE & MYSTERY BOOKS, $3/bag.

DVD movies, science fiction & scarry, some new, $5 ea.

875-3744. 5/22 POLE BEAN PLANTS, 85¢ ea. 542-6316. 5/22

For additional information call Tom Minio today! 302-644-9002

WET BASEMENTS STINK !!

Mold, mildew and water leaking into your basement causes health and foundation damage. What can be done to fix the problem?

Allstate American Waterproofing is an honest, hardworking local company. We will give you a FREE evaluation and estimate and a fair price. We have repaired thousands of basements in the area; we can provide local references. When your neighbors needed waterproofing they called Allstate American. Why don’t you? Call now to receive a 20% discount with your FREE ESTIMATE.

CALL 1 800 420 7783 NOW!

REFRIG./FREEZER, Gold Star, 4.2 cu ft, like new, now $50. 875-5667. 5/15 MARTIN HOUSE, 12 hole, 20' galvanized pole. 8469932. 5/15 MICRO-FIBER RECLINER, plush, good cond., $100.

54" Hi Def projection TV, pd. $1600, asking $500.

628-8555. 5/8

LA-Z-BOY COUCH & 2 matching recliners, brown & brown print, like new.

Pricenegotiable. 956-0260.

5/8

ROUND OAK TABLE, $90.

629-8745. 5/22

BOYS' 20" NEXT TRICK BIKE, front & rear pegs, hand brakes, free style frame, $75. 628-8144. 5/8

MITER SAW, $75. 3980309. 5/22 FARM EQUIP: Farmall 100 pto w/wide cultivators & 5' bushhog & 6' scraper blade, bprongs & scoop, all in good cond. 410-7548876. 5/15

186 BEER BOTTLES, extra strength for making home brew. 875-9053. 5/1 CHAIR, overstuffed, brown.

875-9053. 5/1 FOOSBALL TABLE, $100.

875-3066. 5/1 CRAFTSMAN REAR-TINE TILLER, used 1 time, like new, reversible. Dual rotating tines, 17" tilling path, Spring special: $500. 6289245. 5/1 VINYL SHUTTERS, 5 sets, used, 12" wide x 55" long, $5 set. 262-0481. 5/1 VHS, DVD Movies, Puzzles 1,000 pc., $3 ea. Gospel cass., $3 ea. Back massager, new, still in box, $20.

629-5192. 5/1

ANIMALS, ETC.

WEDDING GOWN, white, short sleeve, sz. 10 w/train, $30. 629-6575, lv. slow clear message. 5/1

PART SHITSHU-TERRIOR MIX, ready June 23, $75 ea. 2 male, 1 female, won’t get any bigger than 15 lbs.

536-1057, as for Tam. 6/5

RED CANNA ROOTS, 25¢ ea. 875-5788. 5/8

GOLD FISH, all sizes. 5426316. 5/22

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3 CB SETS, power supply, CB walkie talkie, auto antenna. 875-9053. 5/1

34" SONY VEGA TV, 2 yrs old, $200. Oak Custom Built Entertainment Center, fits 32" TV, $200. 628-8806.

5/22

3 BEDROOM – 2 FULL BATH RANCHERS On ½ Acre Lots at an Unbelievable Price Property taxes under $850.00 annually Open Thurs-Tues. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tour our furnished model home Located on Route 23 South, 4 miles from Route 1 Minutes to the Beaches, Fishing & Golf Tax Free Shopping

36' METAL EXTENSION LADDER w/step rungs & feet; $90. OBO. Seaford, 536-1884, lv. msg. 5/15

COMPACT ComposTumbler, exc. cond., 9 bushel capacity, $175, cash only.

628-0596. 5/8

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Fee Simple Spring delivery available Excellent financing available On-site mortgage broker Pool & Clubhouse Public Water and Sewer 10 Year Limited Warranty

CHEST FREEZER, apx. 15 cf, great cond. 629-4071.

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2 MOUNTAIN BIKES, 1 man's, 1 woman's, good cond. 629-0370. 5/22

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PUBLIC AUCTION OF FURNITURE, PICKUP, LAWNMOWERS, TOOLS, PERSONAL PROPERTY, & VALUABLE REAL ESTATE WITH 3BR/2.5BA HOME ON LARGE COUNTRY LOT IN SEAFORD, DELAWARE Location: 8470 Gum Branch Road, Seaford, Delaware 19973. From U.S. Rt. 13 between Laurel & Seaford, travel west on O’Neals Road for approx. 1.5 miles. Bear right onto Gum Branch Road and travel for approx. 0.1 mile. Property will be on left (Signs Posted).

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008 10:00 A.M. (Personal Property) 12:30 P.M. (Real Estate)

• JUNE 5 - 11, 2008 Employment Medicare Insurance Agents Needed: Quality Pre-set Appointments with Year-round selling. $1600-$4000 Weekly Avg. Commissions! Limited openings! Life/ Health Licenses Needed! 1-800-9833290. Cornerstone.Insurance@Gmail.com BankCard Managers: National Processor needs experienced Sales professional to manage team. 1st yr. potential $187,070, 2nd yr. potential, $339,576 Lifetime Vested Residuals 1-888637-2426 ext. 227 Code X Employment Services Get Crane Trained! Crane/ Heavy Equip Training. National Certification Prep.

Placement &. Financial Assistance. Georgia School of Construction. www.Heavy5. com Use Code "MDCNH" 1866-438-4936.

Homes for Rent Affordable HUD Homes!

From $199/mo! Buy a 4bd 2 ba for $314/mo. 5% down 20 yrs at 8%. For listings call 1-800-585-3617 X T181

Real Estate Preview: Wed., May 21 - 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Wed., May 28 - 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Sunday, June 1 - 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. View our website at www.onealsauction.com for additional information & photos Furniture & Accessories: Oak Hoosier kitchen cabinet w/flour bin, cherry slant-front desk, 4 pc. oak bedroom suite w/pineapple poster bed, 3 pc. maple bedroom suite, 3 pc. Victorian bedroom suite, 5 pc. dinette set, Bassett 4 pc. leather living room suite (new), 5 pc. rattan patio set, 4 pc. wicker porch set, wrought iron baker’s rack, drop-leaf table, mahogany executive desk, swivel office chair, mahogany office chairs, 7 pc. wrought iron & pine dinette set, pine bookcase, sleep sofa, end tables, wall mirrors, pictures & prints, wall clocks, milk can, Longaberger® Baskets, large amount of Christmas decorations, heavy-duty shelving, trains, Whirlpool stainless steel refrigerator/freezer (like new), CharBroil Commercial Series gas grill, golf clubs, new cabinets & accessories, Yamaha home theater system, several yard ornaments, pool furniture, & many other items too numerous to mention.

Pickup: 1985 Chevrolet Silverado ½’5f Ton Pickup, 4WD, auto., short bed, w/bed liner.

Lawnmowers & ATV: John Deere L110 riding mower, hydro., 42” cut, 147.5 hrs., John Deere L130 riding mower, hydro., 48” cut, 112 hrs., w/bagger, Honda Four Trax 300 4-wheel ATV. Tools & Accessories: Woodmaster Molding Profile machine, new w/all attachments (never used), Delta floor model drill press, Craftsman disc & belt sander, Dewalt chop saw, Delta spindle sander, Reliant dust collector, Delta 10” table saw, Delta 10”bench saw, Ryobi saws-all, Craftsman variable speed wood lathe, Delta drill press bench, Task Force 10” band saw, bench grinder, 12” planer, router table, Craftsman 11 drawer 2 pc. tool box, Troy-Bilt high pressure washer, Grotec 75 gal. sprayer, Charge air upright air compressor, Craftsman portable air compressor, Red Lion cement mixer, car ramps, roof jacks, metal tool cabinet, furniture clamps, bar clamps, bolt cutter, stainless shelving, large assortment of plywood & lumber, weed whackers, yard & garden hand tools, two-wheel yard trailer, 2 pallets of slate, lattice sections, & many other items too numerous to mention.

Real Estate: A spacious 3BR/2.5BA 1,700 sq. ft. ranch style home with two-car garage, inground pool, pump house, & woodworking shed situated on large 1.839+/- Acre country lot.

The property is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map in District 1-32 on Map 11.00 as Parcel 37.05 and is further described in Deed Book 2729 Page 154. The home features a new roof, paved driveway, central air, heat pump, as well as a spacious open floor plan with split bedrooms. The home features a master suite with bathroom & walk-in closet, large country kitchen with recessed lighting and new stainless steel appliances, new Kenmore large capacity washer & dryer, & a livingroom wired for a home theater system. A large 32’ x 14’ back screened porch overlooks the 18’ x 40’Lazy L in-ground pool and 14’ x 16’ pump house with new pump, lean-to, & cement floor. The property also features a large 28’ x 32’ insulated pole woodworking shed with cement floor, central air, propane heat, roll-up door, & 6’ x 14’ lean-to.

This wonderful home is located in a quiet country setting, just off of the Rt. 13 corridor near historic Bethel, Delaware. The owners are moving out of the area and this home must be sold!

Personal Property Terms: Cash or Approved Check on the day of sale. All items must be paid for on day of sale. A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on all items. All items are sold, “AS IS”. Prompt Removal.

HUD HOMES FROM $199/mo! Buy a 4bd 2ba Home only $238/mo! 4bd DISCLAIMER: Be aware that Morning Star Publications has no control over the Regional ads.

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2ba $350/mo! For Listings 800-585-3617 ext T296.

Land For Sale Pre-Construction Grand Opening Land Sale on Virginia's Northern Neck. Saturday, June 21st. Three acre lake lot from $49,900. Limited availability. Call 888-7439502 today.

Lots & Acreage Land Bargains- Mtn. & Country Properties with 50 Mile Views, Streams, Ponds, etc. Visit: www.LandNearDC.com PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTRY ESTATE SALE Rare 20+ Acre property, minutes to interstate & Potomac River, perc tested & general warranty deed included. Absolute steal at $99,900. Call Now for Special Sale Date!

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Mountain Property HANDYMAN SPECIAL CEDAR CHALET 20+ ACRES MTN TOP VIEWS Ready to finish, NEW Chalet on level mtn top parcel. Park like setting. Close to historical town. Loaded w/amenities!

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Vacation Property ACT NOW, WON'T LAST! 2.4 Acres, Navigable to James River. Ready to Build, Fully Approved. All utilities. Great Value for only $99,900. Also 5 acres water access, $99,900. Lowest fi-

PUBLIC AUCTION OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE CONSISTING OF 3 LARGE COUNTRY LOTS IN GREENWOOD, DELAWARE Location: Shirleys Road, Greenwood, Delaware 19950. From U.S. Rt. 13 in Bridgeville, travel west on Newton Road (at the old State Police barracks) for approx. 2 miles. Turn right onto Del. Rt. 404 and travel for approx. 2.9 miles. Turn right onto Tull Road and travel for approx. 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Shirleys Road and travel for approx. 0.4 miles.

Properties will be on left (Signs Posted).

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008-- 2:00 P.M. Inspection: Tuesday, June 10 - 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Sunday, June 15 - 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. Interested Bidders are encouraged to inspect the properties anytime during daylight hours.

View our website at www.onealsauction.com for additional information & photos Lot #1 consists of 5.44+/- Acres of cleared land with approx. 182 ft. of frontage along Shirleys Road. The lot is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map as p/o 5-30-12.00-35.05 and has a site evaluation for an Alternative Technology disposal system based on current DNREC policy and section 5.10000 of the current Regulations.

Lot #2 consists of 4.0+/- Acres of wooded land with approx. 150 ft. of frontage along Shirleys Road. The lot is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map as p/o 5-30-12.00-35.3 and has no site evaluation.

Lot #3 consists of 3.91+/- Acres of wooded land with approx. 150 ft. of frontage along Shirleys Road. The lot is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map as p/o 5-30-12.00-35.3 and has no site evaluation. This lot lies just east of adjacent Lot #2.

Order of Sale: Lot #1 will be offered individually. Lot #2 and Lot #3 will then be offered individually with their bids being reserved. Lot #2 and Lot #3 will then be offered together and sold whichever way produces the highest bid.

Real Estate Terms: $15,000.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc. Balance to be paid within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition. A 3% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on the final selling price. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is their intent to sell said property. Broker Participation invited. Brokers must have clients registered 24 hours prior to auction.

Contact our office for complete details. View complete terms at www.onealsauction.com.

Terms: Lot #1: $7,500.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc. Lot #2 & Lot #3: $5,000.00 down payment for each lot in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc. Balance to be paid within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. The property is being sold in “AS IS” condition. A 3% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on the final selling price. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is their intent to sell said property. Broker Participation invited. Brokers must have clients registered 24 hours prior to auction. Contact our office for complete details. View complete terms at www.onealsauction.com.

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Seaford Ventures, LLC has on June 2, 2008 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission for a restaurant liquor license that includes a patio and Sunday license (no live entertainment) for a Texas Roadhouse Restaurant that permits the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises where sold and located at 22920 Sussex Highway, Seaford, DE 19973.

Persons who are against this application should provide written notice of their objections to the Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be required to hold a hearing to consider additional input from persons against this application, the Commissioner must receive one or more documents containing a total of at least 10 signatures of residents or property owners located within one mile of the premises or in any incorporated areas located within one mile of where the licensee is to operate. The protest must be filed with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner at the 3rd Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French Street, Wiling-

ton, DE 19801. The protest must be received by the Commissioner’s office on or before July 2, 2008. Failure to file such a protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further notice, input or hearing. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact the Commissioner’s Office.

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PUBLIC NOTICE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAFORD, an ordinance to amend the City of Seaford Municipal Code: Chapter 4. Buildings by adding: Article 5. Numbering of Buildings.

A copy of the complete “Article 5. Numbering of Buildings” may be obtained at the City of Seaford City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware or by calling the City Office at (302) 629-9173 and requesting a copy.

Adopted May 27, 2008 Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager Note: The purpose of this Article is to require the clear display of the proper assigned house or building numbers. It is to assist emergency services and the general public identify-

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! PUBLIC AUCTION OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE WITH CLASS “C” MOBILE HOME ON 5+/- ACRES IN GREENWOOD, DELAWARE Location: 14529 Oak Road, Greenwood, Delaware 19950. From U.S. Rt. 13 in Bridgeville, travel east on Redden Road for approx. 3.2 miles. Turn left onto Oak Road and travel for approx. 2.8 miles. Property will be on right (Signs Posted).

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008 12:00 Noon Preview: Wed., June 11 - 4:00 to 5:30 P.M. Sunday, June 15 - 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. View our website at www.onealsauction.com for additional information & photos The property is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map in District 4-30 on Map 9.00 as Parcel 42.00 and consists of 5.00+/- Acres of land. The property is improved with a 6 BR/2BA Class “C”mobile home with cement foundation, vinyl siding, & shingled roof. The home also features central air, electric baseboard & propane heat, a 20’ x 20’ stick-built addition, and is currently rented for $1,000/month on a month-to-month basis. The property is wooded and partially cleared and has approx. 481 ft. of frontage along Oak Road. The property offers excellent rental income and subdivision potential with ample road frontage. Do not miss this excellent investment opportunity!

Terms: $12,500.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Certified Check, or Cashier’s Check made payable to Jos. C. O’Neal, Inc. Balance to be paid within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. The property is being sold in “AS IS” con dition. A 3% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on the final selling price. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is their intent to sell said property. Broker Participation invited. Brokers must have clients registered 24 hours prior to auction. Contact our office for complete details. View complete terms at www.onealsauction.com.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Little Creek Hundred Case No. 10189 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item C of said ordinance of ALFRED MILLER who is seeking a variance from the front yard setback requirement, to be located at the intersection of Gordy Road and Road 461.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JULY 7, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Little Creek Hundred Case No. 10191 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a special use exception and a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article XV, Subsection 115-115 of said ordinance of CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR who are seeking a special use exception to place a billboard, a variance from the maximum size requirement and height requirement for a billboard, and a variance from the side yard setback requirement to be located east of U.S. Route 13, 2,050 feet south of Road 452.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JULY 7, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties

should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Little Creek Hundred Case No. 10193 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25 and 115-20, Item C and A(1) (b) of said ordinance of RAYMOND CHILDS who is seeking a variance from the side yard setback requirement and a variance from the minimum width of a manufactured home, to be located northeast of Mt. Herman Circle (Road 507), 2,472 feet east of Columbia Road.

The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JULY 7, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Seaford Hundred Case No. 10194 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a special use exception as provided by: Chapter 115, Article VI, Subsection 11540, Item C of said ordinance of JOHN AND BEVERLY HITCH who are seeking a special use exception to operate a day care facility, to be located south of Road 553, 1,439 feet west of Road 554, being Lots 5 and 6, Block B within Si-Lo Acres development.

The hearing will be held

in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, JULY 7, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing.

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

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LEGAL NOTICE Trussum Pond Self Storage, LLC, located at 11323 Trussum Pond Road, Laurel, DE, will be holding a Public Auction on June 30, 2008 at 1:00 PM. The following units will be sold because of nonpayment of rent pursuant to the Self Storage Facility Act. Ken Buckley - Unit A14, table, toys, stroller, desk, bed, bike, AC unit, etc.

Kenyon Horsey - Unit B1, clothes and misc.

Sara Phillips - Unit A41, luggage, furniture, kitchen, items, AC unit, computers, dresser, bed, etc.

Joyce Silon - Unit A11, table and chairs, AC unit, clothes, furniture,, heater, fan, radio, etc.

TPSS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SALE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. CASH ONLY. 5/29/2tc

NOTICE Estate of Delores E. McDowell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Appointment of Successor Administration WWA upon the estate of Delores E. McDowell who departed this life on the 15th day of October, A.D. 2006 late of Bridgeville, DE were duly granted unto Michele ProcinoWells, Esq. on the 14th day of May, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Successor 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 Successor Administratrix WWA on or before the 15th day of June, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Successor Administratrix WWA: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. 225 High Street Seaford, DE 19973 See LEGALS—page 37

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 123 Pennsylvania Ave. Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 5/29/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Carroll V. Smith, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Carroll V. Smith who departed this life on the 1st day of May, A.D. 2008 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Thelma Jean Smith Lisa Carol Smith on the 20th day of May, A.D. 2008, 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 1st day of January, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executrices: Thelma Jean Smith 11221 Line Road Delmar, DE 19940 Lisa Carol Smith 11221 Line Road Delmar, DE 19940 Pursuant to Chancery Court Rule 190 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 5/29/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Perry Bell, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Perry Bell who departed this life on the 5th day of November, A.D. 2007 late of Bridgeville, DE were duly granted unto Michele Procino Wells, Esq. on the 14th day of May, A.D. 2008, 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 5th day of July, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. 225 High Street Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney:

PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE & HOME, PORTABLE STORAGE BUILDINGS, ANTIQUES, COINS, GLASSWARE, & PERSONAL PROPERTY Estate of Martin & Evelyn Lynch & also selling from the Estate of Walt Chamblee Location: 10549 Georgtown Road Laurel, DE 19956. From Rt. 13 South in Laurel turn right across from Bargain Bill’s. Property is located on right just past the Laurel Farmer’s Auction Market and almost directly across from North Laurel Elementary School. (Sign Posted)

Saturday, June 7, 2008 Personal Property @ 10:00 a.m. • Real Estate @ 12:00 Noon Inspection of Real Estate: Tuesday, May 27th from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 1, 2 - 3 p.m. , Tues.. June 3, 4 - 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Real Estate: This property is identified on the Sussex County Tax Map as parcel 2-32-12.15-5.00 and is rectangular in shape. The property has 75 feet of frontage along Georgetown Road, the east side of the property has a depth of 284 feet, the west side has a depth 258 feet and the property is 75 feet across the back portion.

The property is improved with a 2 story bungalow type home. The home has 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, kitchen, living room, den, enclosed front porch and back mud/utility room all located on the first floor. The second floor consists of 2 bedrooms and large closet. This parcel is also improved with a detached one car garage w/work area, and small storage/workshop w/concrete floor. The home has recently been updated in the last few years with new vinyl Polar windows and asphalt shingle roof. This home has been very well maintained over the years and is not in need of any major updates. The property has a shared paved driveway and is just outside the town limits of Laurel.

Real Estate Terms: $7,500.00 down payment on the day of auction in the form of cash or certified check payable to Andrew O’Neal Auctions. Settlement to occur within 45 days. Buyer and Seller to equally share all State & County transfer costs. Buyer to pay the cost of preparing and recording the deed and any other costs that may occur. Failure to comply with the terms of sale will result in the down payment being forfeited and the property resold at the expense of the buyer. Property is being sold, “AS IS”. 3 % Buyer’s Premium. Sellers have the right to accept or reject any or all bids but it is in their intent to sell said property in order to settle the estate.

Personal Property: Sussex Co. early overpainted 1 door wall cupboard, 4 pc. Heywood Wakefield maple bedroom suite, 4 pc. Art Deco bedroom suite, 3 pc. bedroom suite w/twin beds, Sheraton style drop-leaf table, Hoveround motorized scooter, mahogany game table, mahogany coffee table, mahogany stands, chest of dwrs., sofa, Q.A. style arm chair, swivel rocker, recliner, bamboo shelf, gold wall mirror, floor safe, wicker bassinet, baby crib, highchairs, hall tree, child’s rocker, plank btm. rockers, quilt rack, sewing machine, old Singer sewing machine, flat-top trunk, several portable color TV’s w/remotes, Amana refrigerator/freezer combo. (like new), Maytag electric stove, Maytag washer, Mears Seaford, DE milk bottle, Roy Rogers lunchbox, cranberry glass hat, cat-on-nest, 1938 Laurel High School graduation photo, several old postcards, linens, advertising items, hat pins, costume jewelry, Sussex Trust Bank glasses, pattern glass pcs., Pyrex mixing bowls, set of Oneida flatware, set of floral decorated fine china w/floral decoration, Corning Ware, etched stemware, green depression vinegar cruet, glasses, pots, pans, and many other items.

8’x12’ portable storage shed, 6’x8’ portable storage shed, Toro Wheel Horse 13 h.p. riding mower w/ 38”deck, homemade single axle utility trailer, Power Kraft 295 welder, yard cart, salt-treated yard swing, wooden windmill, metal windmill, Snapper push mower, Purple Martin house, sm. hog pot, walking plows, washtubs, Penzoil Oil City, PA Hydraulic Oil can, car ramps, gas cans, sawhorses, hammers, screwdrivers, yard & garden tools, water cans, bushel baskets, step ladders, picnic table, A/C, metal yard chairs, numerous hand tools, screws, bolts, and many items too numerous to mention.

Coins: A collection of coins to include: $100 Red Certificate, $5, $2, & $1 Silver Certificates, Walking Liberty Halves, Franklin Halves, Ike Dollars, Mercury Dimes, Peace Dollars, and several other coins.

Personal Property Terms: Cash or Approved Check day of sale. All items are sold, “AS-IS”. 10% Buyer’s Premium. Removal day of sale. Portable buildings will need to be removed within 2 weeks after auction.

Note: This home was built new by Mr. & Mrs. Lynch in 1950 and is in immaculate condition. It has been very well maintained over the years and would make an excellent home for a young couple or someone who is looking to down-size. We will be selling items from the Lynch Estate and the Estate of Walt Chamblee who was the son-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. Lynch. An auction you do not want to miss!

Food Served.

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• JUNE 5 - 11, 2008 Michele Procino-Wells, Esq. 225 High street Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 5/29/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Bruce Barnes Truitt, Sr., Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Bruce Barnes Truitt, Sr. who departed this life on the 25th day of March, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Elnora L. Truitt on the 12th day of May, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 25th day of November, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Elnora L. Truitt 120 Virginia Ave. Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Susan Huesman Mitchell, Esq. Tunnel & Raysor P.A. 3- East Pine Street Georgetown, DE 19947

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SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known and designated as Lot 5A, on a survey plot of Wolfe Properties, Inc., said plot of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Plot Book 65, Page 98.

AND BEING the same lands and premises which Herman R. Ward, Jr., and Tracy L. Ward, by deed dated December 16, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Record 3250, Page 173 did grant and convey

unto KENNETH BENNETT and JENNIFER BENNETT, in fee.

Tax Parcel: 5-32-14.0015.10 Property Address: 12316 Coachman Lane, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 See LEGALS—page 38

DEVELOPERS AUCTION

AUCTION SALE THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008 - 5 PM SALE LOCATION: 16185 RUSSELL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940 View on Web Site: www.prauctions.net

ALL PROPERTIES ARE IN DELMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT The owner/developer of these parcels wishes to move out of the area and desires to sell the following 8 parcels:

***INSPECTIONS - SUN, JUNE 8 & 15 from 1:30 - 3:00 PM OR BY APPT W/AUCTIONEER*** Directions: From Delmar take Rt. 54 East approx 4.5 miles, turn left on Brittingham Rd, then Right on Russell Rd. Property on Left. From Laurel, take Rt. 13 South, turn left on RT 30 (Whitesville Rd), go 3.5 miles, turn Right on Russell Rd. Property on Right.

ITEM NO 1 - Tax Map 52.05, this parcel contains 1.03 ac and is improved by a home that has 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and is improved by a metal building 32x 56 x 12, insulated, heated, commercial lighting. A Retractable Batting Cage is negotiable. Minimum selling price $191,000.

ITEM NO 2 - Tax Map 52.06 is described as 1.44 Acres on Russell Rd, approved to build 5 Bedroom home w/sand mound system. Minimum sale price $61,000.

ITEM NO 3 - Tax Map 52.07 is described as 2.44 Acres on Soil work approved but expired.

Minimum Sale Price $84,000.

ITEM NO 4 - Tax Map 52.08 is described as 2.19 Acres, approved septic, 5 Bedroom Home w/sand mound system, 14”. Minimum Sale Price $66,000.

ITEM NO 5 - Tax Map 52.09 is described as 1 Acre Parcel w/approved septic for 5 Bedroom Home, 14” mound system. Minimum Sale Price $56,000.

ITEM NO 6 - Tax Map 52.10 is described as 4.97 Acres w/approved septic for 5 Bedroom Home, 14” mound system. Minimum Sale Price $91,000.

ITEM NO 8 - Tax Map 52.02 is described as remaining 26 Acre Farm on Russell Rd w/ approx 13 Acres open, nice woodland with trails and pond. Adjoins Parcels 1, 2, 3 & 4.

Minimum Sale Price is $298,000.

ITEM NO 9 - Tax Map 59.01 on Russell Rd. This parcel contains approx .9 Acres. No work has been done for perculation. Minimum Sale Price $45,000. ***2% Buyer’s Premium on each Item*** TERMS (REAL ESTATE) - $7,500 down on day of sale for each parcel. These properties are being sold “AS IS.” For complete terms see the web site or call the office. Buyer and Seller split the 3% Delaware Transfer Tax.

Pete Richardson Auction Sales P.O. Box 51, Willards, MD 21874

410-546-2425

PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 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 & JENNIFER BENNETT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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 Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, more particularly described as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument (found) lying on edge of 4' sidewalk lying on the Northerly right of way line of Tenth Street, said concrete monument (found) being 266 feet more or less to West Street and being a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Harry W. Seymore, Jr.; thence by and with aforesaid lands of Harry W, Seymore, Jr. North 13 degrees 33 minutes 31 seconds East 125.00 feet to a concrete monument (found); thence turning and running by and with lands now or formerly of Laurel Village, LLC, South 75 degrees 00 minutes 27 seconds East 79.02 feet to an iron rod (found); thence turning and running by and with lands now or formerly of Aisha G. Johnson, South 15 degrees 28 minutes 58 seconds West 120.41 feet to an iron rod found; thence turning and running by and with the edge of 4' sidewalk lying on the Northerly right of way lint of Tenth Street North 78 degrees 29 minutes 14 seconds West 75.00 feet to the place of Beginning.

AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Tracy L. Kefauver, by deed of Jeffrey A.

MORNING STAR Wyatt dated July 22, 2005 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in deed Book 3177 and Page 294.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-8.1068.00 Property Address: 233 West 10th Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 TRACY L. KEFAUVER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, PIECE AND PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN NORTHWEST FORK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE, BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY COUNTY ROAD 612, ON THE EAST

BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF YODER, ON THE SOUTH BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF GREEN, AND ON THE WEST BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF TITUS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED

BY MICHAEL D. SWAIN, PLS # 529, ON AUGUST 16, 1995, AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY RJGHT-Of-WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 612 (25 FEET FROM THE CENTERLINE) IN THE CENTERLINE OF WHITE MARSH DITCH AT A CORNER FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF YODER, THENCE FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINNING AND WITH YODER LANDS AND THE CENTERLINE OF SAID DITCH, SOUTH 05 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 32 SECONDS EAST 221.3 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE SOUTH 06 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST 425.1 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF A SMALLER DITCH AT A CORNER FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF GREEN, THENCE WITH THE SAME AND THE CENTERLINE OF SAID SMALLER DITCH NORTH 46 DEGREES 23 MINTUES 46 SECONDS WEST 169.9 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 54 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 28 SECONDS WEST 491.6 FEET TO A POINT AT A CORNER, FOR LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF WILLOUGHBY AND LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF TITUS, THENCE WITH THE LATTER NORTH 53 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST 248.0 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE NORTH 16 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST 150.0 FEET TO A POINT ON THE RIGHT-Of-WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 612, THENCE WITH THE SAME SOUTH 81 DEGREES 20 MINUTES EAST 315.6 FEET HOME TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 5.0 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS. AND BEING THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES AS WERE CONVEYED UNTO THE BEACON MISSION, INC., BY DEED BY ELMER A. TITUS AND PATRICIA A. TITUS, DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 2004, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY, STATE OF DELAWARE, IN DEED BOOK __ ,PAGE __ BEING THE SAME LANDS AND PREMISES WHICH THE BEACON MISSION, INC., A DELAWARE

• JUNE 5 - 11, 2008 NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, CONVEYED UNTO ELMER A. TITUS AND PATRICIA A. TITUS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, BY DEED DATED THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2005 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY IN DEED BOOK 3170, PAGE 315.

Tax Parcel: 5-30-5.0024.00 Property Address: 9762 Woodyard 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 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 ELMER A. & PATRICIA A. TITUS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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, Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to¬ wit: BEGINNING at an iron stob located on the inside edge of 5.5 foot sidewalk, which is 4.5 feet from the face of the curb on the westerly side of Pine Street (said face of curb being 14.0 feet from the centerline thereof) at the intersection with the southerly side of Polar Street; thence with a line located on the inside of edge of a 4.6 foot sidewalk, which is 3.9 feet from the face of the curb on the southerly side of Popular Street (said face of curb being 11.0 feet from the centerline thereof), South 70 degrees 06 minutes West 92.23 feet to an iron stob located on the inside edge of the last described sidewalk at the intersection with the easterly side of Cannon Street; thence with a line located on the inside edge of a 4.9 foot sidewalk, which is located 6.4 feet from the face of the curb on the southerly side of Cannon Street said face of curb being 18.1 feet from the centerline thereof), South 18 degrees 37 minutes East 59.86 feet to a point on the inside edge of the last described sidewalk at corner for lands of Lyman H. Jamison, et ux; thence with the line of lands of said Jamison, North 69 degrees 30 minutes East 108.33 feet to a pipe located on the inside edge of the first described sidewalk on the westerly side on Pine Street, thence with the inside edge of said sidewalk, North 34 degrees 00 minutes West 60.53 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 5,947 square feet of land, more or less, as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a survey prepared

by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated April 9, 1988, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1562, page 278.

BEING the same property conveyed to Richard A. Ashby by Deed of Ian G. French and Patricia A. French dated March 29, 2004, and recorded March 31, 2004, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2960, Page 248.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00153.00 Property Address: 222 Pine Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check

payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register.

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 A. ASHBY (07L-06-033) and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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, Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to¬ wit: BEGINNING at an iron stob located on the inside edge of 5.5 foot sidewalk, which is 4.5 feet from the face of the curb on the westerly side of Pine Street (said face of curb being 14.0 feet from the centerline thereof) at the intersection with the southerly side of Polar Street; thence with a line located on the inside of edge of a 4.6 foot sidewalk, which See LEGALS—page 39

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 is 3.9 feet from the face of the curb on the southerly side of Popular Street (said face of curb being 11.0 feet from the centerline thereof), South 70 degrees 06 minutes West 92.23 feet to an iron stob located on the inside edge of the last described sidewalk at the intersection with the easterly side of Cannon Street; thence with a line located on the inside edge of a 4.9 foot sidewalk, which is located 6.4 feet from the face of the curb on the southerly side of Cannon Street said face of curb being 18.1 feet from the centerline thereof), South 18 degrees 37 minutes East 59.86 feet to a point on the inside edge of the last described sidewalk at corner for lands of Lyman H. Jamison, et ux; thence with the line of lands of said Jamison, North 69 degrees 30 minutes East 108.33 feet to a pipe located on the inside edge of the first described sidewalk on the westerly side on Pine Street, thence with the inside edge of said sidewalk, North 34 degrees 00 minutes West 60.53 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 5,947 square feet of land, more or less, as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a survey prepared

by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated April 9, 1988, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1562, page 278.

BEING the same property conveyed to Richard A. Ashby by Deed of Ian G. French and Patricia A. French dated March 29, 2004, and recorded March 31, 2004, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2960, Page 248.

Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00153.00 Property Address: 222 N. Pine Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 ASHBY, D/B/A ATLANTIC BUILDERS & REMODELERS (07J-10-078) and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being known as LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24) on a plot of MARATHON ESTATE, which plot is recorded in Plot book 49, Page 106, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County at Georgetown, Delaware, which supersedes a Plot recorded in Plot Book 46, Page 266. This conveyance is subject to all the easements, covenants and restrictions as shown on the foregoing Plot and the Marathon Estates Agreement of Restrictions, Covenants and Conditions recorded in Deed Book 18778, Page 211, and the First Amendment to the Agreement of Restrictions, Covenants and Conditions in Deed Book 2148, Page 53.

Being the same lands and premises which MJM Realty Company, LLC did grant and convey unto Martin J. Bush by deed dated February 2, 2007 and

recorded on February 6, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3414 Page 009.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-4.00143.00 Property Address: 34 Marathon 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 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 MARTIN J. BUSH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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, lot or tract of land designated District Map Parcel No. 1-32¬-13.0030.00, known and addressed as 12493 County Seat Highway, lying on the

• JUNE 5 - 11, 2008 northerly side thereof, 4,700 feet, plus or minus, easterly from Highway Route No. 479, situated in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, the State of Delaware, and being more particularly located and ascertained in the following metes and bounds description, by the P.E.L.S.A. Company, Inc., Land Consultants and Surveyors, in accordance with the location as given and shown on a plan and survey prepared by said P.E.L.S.A. Company, Inc., dated August 29, 2006, referenced and filed M006112, thus, bounded and described, to wit: Beginning at a point and place situate in the northerly side of County Seat Highway, leading from Laurel to Georgetown, aka Route No. 28 and Road No. 9, respectively, (60.00 feet wide) at its meeting place and intersection with the westerly side of West Farm Drive; Private Road (25.00 feet wide, in part, and 50.00 feet wide, in part) said road lying between the lands being described and lands lying easterly now or formerly Michael Selzer, thence, the point and place of beginning; Thence, commencing from the said point and place of beginning and running along the said northerly side of County Seat Highway; Route 28, and Road 9, respectively, South 62 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West 361.23 feet to appoint; Thence, along the division line for lands lying westerly now or formerly Granville E. Hall North 17 degrees 11 minutes 11 seconds West 458.32 feet to a point; Thence, along the line of lands lying northerly now or formerly Robert D. and Rosemary H. Board North 66 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East 129.29 feet to a point; Thence, along the line of lands lying easterly and northerly, respectively, now or formerly William E. and Kwang Sue Hall the following two lines and courses: 1) South 17 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 100.00 feet to a point, 2) North 66 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East 205.00 feet to a point lying in the aforesaid westerly side of the Private Road known as West Farm Drive; Thence, thereby and along the same, the following three (3) lines and courses; 1) along the westerly side of said West Farm Drive at 50.00 feet wide, South 17 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 200.00 feet to a point; 2) turning and crossing the westerly half of said West Farm Drive at 50.00 feet

PAGE 39 wide, North 66 degrees 13 minutes 00 seconds East 25.18 feet to a point in the centerline thereof (plan incorrectly gives 24.18 feet); 3) along the said westerly side of West Farm Drive at 25.00 feet wide, South 17 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 136.50 feet to the aforesaid northerly side of County Seat Road and the first mentioned point and place of beginning.

The Area contained herein being 2.95 acres of land, be the same, more or less.

Being the same lands and premises which Kwang-Suk Hall, Michael Edward Hall and Kendra Leigh Hall did grant and convey unto Charles A. Merson, Jr. by deed dated August 31, 2006 and recorded on October 13, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3372 Page 140.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-13.0030.00 Property Address: 12493 County Seat Highway, 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 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 CHARLES A.

MERSON, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in Little Creek Hundred in the County of Sussex, State of Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument located on the southerly right of way line of Broad Creek Drive (extended), said monument being 25 feet from the centerline of said Broad Creek Drive (extended), and being 642.46 feet from the centerline of River Road and also being a corner for this land and lands now or formerly of Roscoe W. Radish, et ux; thence along lands now or formerly of Radish South 02 degrees 41 minutes 31 seconds West 329.85 feet to a concrete monument in line of lands now or formerly of Raymond D. Lowe et al; thence along lands now or formerly of Lowe North 76 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds West 122.00 feet to a pipe, being a corner for Parcel "B" lands of these grantors; thence along Parcel "B" North 03 degrees 02 minutes 1 0 seconds East 338.81 feet to a concrete monument located on the southerly right of way line of the aforesaid Broad Creek Drive (extended), said monument being 25 feet from the centerline thereof; thence with a curve having a radius of 2283.40 feet, and an arc of 122.02 feet along the southerly right of way line of the said Broad Creek Drive (extended), the chord of which arc bearing South 72 degrees 21 minutes 30.5 seconds East 122.00 feet back to the place of beginning, said to contain 0.9148 acre of land, be the same more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr. Registered Surveyor, dated November 22, 1980.

THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 5474 BROAD DRIVE, LAUREL DEI 9956 Being the same lands and premises which Diana See LEGALS—page 40

PAGE 40 LEGALS - from Page 39 T. Watkins did grant and convey unto Diana T. Wilkins and Charles W. Taylor by deed dated August 3, 2006 and recorded on September 25, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3364 Page 122.

Tax Parcel: 4-32-2.006.10 Property Address: 5474 Broad 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 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 CHARLES W. TAYLOR & DIANA T. WATKINS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 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

MORNING STAR described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings thereon, situate in the Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, lying on the westerly side of Pine Street and being more particularly described as follows to wit: Beginning at a mark in the concrete on the west side of the sidewalk which mark is located approximately 106 feet northerly from the right of way line of Sbah Street and 16.90 feet westerly from the center line of Pine Street, thence from the point of beginning, north 6 degrees, a feet west 42.95 feet to a concrete monument, corner for this lot and for Tax Parcel No. 332-1.07-50, thence turning and running by and with the same, north 84 degrees 16 1/2 feet west, 57 feet to a concrete monument, thence turning and running by and with the line of Tax Parcel No. 3-32-1.04-54, south 84 degrees 10 1/2 feet east 55.45 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 2,148 feet of land, more or less, together with all improvements thereon.

Being the same lands and premises which Clinton David Dunn did grant and convey unto Tracy M. Matthews and Danielle L. Matthews by deed dated July 19, 2000 and recorded on December 14, 2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2548 Page 109.

Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.0751.00 Property Address: 512 Pine Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale.

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

TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 TRACY & DANIELLE MATTHEWS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware as is more fully described as follows, to wit: Beginning at an iron pipe lying on the southerly side of Concord Road being 1204 feet, more or less, east of the right of way of Road #481, said iron pipe being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Garland T. Russell, heirs; thence along these lands and lands of Garland T. Russell, heirs, South 24 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds East 149.05 feet to an iron pipe; thence along these lands and lands now or formerly of Frances H. Bennett, South 85 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds West 125.00 feet to an iron pipe, said iron pipe being a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Francis H. Bennett; thence along these lands and the easterly side of Johnson Avenue, North 24 degrees 36 minutes 00 seconds West 149.05 feet to a concrete monument, said monument being a corner for these lands; thence along these and the aforesaid side of Concord Road, North 85 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds East 125.00 feet home to the place of beginning, said to contain 17,492 square feet of land, more or less, as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a

• JUNE 5 - 11, 2008 survey prepared by MillerLewis, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, dated March 26, 1981.

Being the same lands and premises which Harold S. McTeer, III and Jeanie F. McTeer did grant and convey unto Harold S. McTeer by deed dated October 29, 1999 and recorded on December 1, 1999 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2443 Page 89.

Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.1218.00 Property Address: 8634 Concord Road, f/k/a 619 Concord 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 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 HAROLD S. McTEER, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boule-

vard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with improvements situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, designated as LOT NO. 90, GREEN ACRES Subdivision, as shown on a plot of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware in Deed Book 310 page 540, which is more fully bounded and described: BEGINNING at a pipe in the Southerly right-of-way line of Garden Lane at a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Wellington P. and Mildred M. Watson; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Wellington P. and Mildred M. Watson, South 22 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds West 150.00 feet to a pipe at another corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Wellington P. and Mildred M. Watson; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Morris Developments, LLC, North 67 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds West 50.00 feet to a pipe at a corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Rhondalin L. Cannon; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Rhondalin L. Cannon, North 22 degrees 31 minutes 44 seconds East 150.00 feet to a point at another corner for these lands and lands now or formerly of Rhondalin L. Cannon; thence by and with the Southerly right-of-way line of Garden Lane, South 67 degrees 28 minutes 16 seconds East 50.00 feet to the point and place of Beginning, containing 7,500 square feet of land, more or less. This description is derived from a survey prepared by Temple ¬Sellers, Inc. dated 11/13/06.

Being the same lands and premises which James

M. Spray and Amy M. Spray did grant and convey unto Heather French by deed dated December 7, 2006 and recorded on December 8, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3392 Page 108.

Tax Parcel: 3-31-3.00264.00 Property Address: 8680 Garden 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 Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before July 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on July 11, 2008 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 HEATHER L. FRENCH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 6/5/2tc

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Letters to the Editor Glad to see county will hire economic director

I was very pleased to see that the Sussex County Council has finally decided to seek a new Economic Development director by posting the position for hire. In a recent editorial, I pointed out that it has been a long 14 months since the former director retired and many opportunities to help the Sussex County economy may have passed us by.

One project that can wait no longer is the dredging of the Nanticoke River in order to insure safe and effective barge traffic to and from the important businesses in Seaford and throughout Sussex County.

The dredging of the Nanticoke is a WIN-WIN for tugboat operators and property owners along the river. By dredging, we can help alleviate the potential damage to property, as it is becoming increasingly hard to navigate the narrow channel. In addition to these benefits, barge transportation is critical in order to keep our highways free of unnecessary truck traffic.

According to newspaper reports from February 17, 2006: “Barge traffic along the Nanticoke is big business, (former Economic Development Director Steve) Masten explained, bringing in about 1.5 million tons of aggregate (rock and sand) for builders, grain and fertilizer for farmers and petroleum products for the Invista nylon plant in Seaford (Invista having taken over operations from DuPont).

According to Masten, each barge replaces about 150 tractor-trailer loads (a few less, for grain). The river transport is fuel efficient, clean and indispensable to businesses in western Sussex, he said. He estimated negative impact to the county on the order of $2.4 billion if the Nanticoke ever silted in to the point that it became unnavigable.”

On February 7, 2006, Masten approached the Sussex County Council for help in finding a site for the spoils from a proposed dredging project on the Nanticoke River. Two years have gone by and the problem still exists.

As the next Sussex County Councilman from the 1st District, I will be a leader in promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our great county. Important county positions will not go unfilled and I will seek out ways to build a strong economy so that employers and employees in Sussex will prosper.

Mike Vincent

Seaford

VA Medical Center Carnival

Commander Glenn Kotch, Auxiliary Guard Marjorie Kotch, Senior Vice Durene Jones, and I attended the VA Medical Center Carnival in Wilmington in May of 2007.

We soon discovered that the budget for buying personal hygiene items and underwear did not stretch far enough to buy everything that was needed, such as tee shirts and briefs in large and extra large sizes. Many wheelchair bound patients require larger sizes.

Wanting the veterans to have the items needed, our group from Post 7478 went

Stars’ Letters Policy All letters should include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published.

No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email morningstarpub into action so the VA Carnival in May 2008 would have everything on hand. At the urging of Commander Kotch, I began a letter writing campaign to 17 companies who could possibly donate the larger sized underwear needed by the veterans.

One company out of the 17 called requesting more details and wanted to help our veterans. Within two hours the company, Freshpair.com, verified that the needed underwear would be shipped in the near future.

On April 1, 2008, a UPS Freight tractor trailer delivered 17 cartons (260 pounds) of white cotton briefs and tee shirts ranging from size M through 3XXX. Betty Rust, Ladies Auxiliary treasurer for the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company, and Marjorie Kotch, were on hand with me to photograph the delivery.

The VA Medical Center Carnival was held May 3, 2008, in Wilmington, and we were present with many boxes of the donated underwear from Freshpair.com.

Every veteran who came to the VFW “Delaware Derby Day” booth received treats, personal hygiene items, and packages of briefs and tee shirts.

The Greenwood Memorial VFW and Ladies Auxiliary of Post 7478, Freshpair.com, and the veterans had a wonderful VA Medical Center Carnival.

Dr. Michaele S. Russell

President of Ladies Auxiliary Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478

and proceeds will help support children, teen and adult educational programming at the library.

Friends of the Library

Youth begin junior soldier program

At a recent Friday night program, young people ages 7 to 13 started a sixweek program about what it means to become a junior soldier (junior member of The Salvation Army).

The first week of this series is called “Totally Focused.” They learned about our founder, William Booth, and his wife, Catherine. William felt a great burden for those who were less fortunate. He took the message of the gospel out to the streets in London to the poor, the thieves, the prostitutes and the addicts.

But he knew that to help them spiritually he first needed to help them physically.

Thus came his motto: Soup, soap and salvation!

Our young people were astounded to hear that “back in the day” the so-called “ordinary” people were not allowed to sit in the pews at church with the wealthy people. They had to sit behind a screen, out of view of the minister and congregation.

William wanted to change that way of thinking to bring the gospel out in the open to all who wished to receive it.

This is just the sort of thing that takes

our focus off of Jesus. We can get hung up on getting angry about what people are saying or thinking about us, or comparing what other people look like (clothing, being cool, etc.) instead of focusing on the right message of following Jesus and His ways.

The young people talked about what it was like to feel hungry, to be talked about because our skin is a different color, to be poor, segregated, handicapped, old, and to feel oppressed, all things that take our focus away from the wonderful message of Jesus.

There are so many distractions in this world, but we know if we are going to stay on a path of leading a righteous life, we need to do what God’s word says in Hebrews 12:1-3(NIV): “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow wary and lose heart.”

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‘Vibrant and glorious,’ fresh herbs so much better than dried One of the best market improvements in recent years and biggest ORETTA NORR boons to the home cook is the availability of fresh herbs. As chef Jerry Traunfeld remembers it, when he was growing up in Maryland the only fresh herb in the supermarket was parsley.

Until he set out to open his own Seattle establishment earlier this year, Traunfeld was the executive chef of the Herb Farm Restaurant in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Traunfeld worked to ring occasionally, until they are pink and make the tiny barn on an herb farm one of curled, about 3 minutes. Add the vermouth the top ten restaurants in the United States and cook until nearly evaporated, about 1 and the only AAA 5-Diamond restaurant minute. Stir in the mint, transfer to plates in the Northwest. He marvels at how the and serve. dusty smelling herbs in jars of his childhood have so little in common with the Mint Pest-Stuffed Mussels “vibrant and glorious” taste of fresh herbs.

Makes 6 first-course servings Today, freshly-cut common herbs are 1/4 cup pine nuts with us year-round but right now those 2 small garlic cloves fragrant potted herbs in garden centers en- Salt tice us to try our hand at planting at least 2 cups mint leaves, plus mint sprigs, for one or two in the backyard. Traunfeld’s garnish book, The Herbfarm Cookbook, contains 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley 200 recipes with instructions for handling 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and cooking with fresh herbs. It’s a comFreshly ground pepper prehensive must-have for herb-lovers.

2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded If you have fresh herbs growing in your 1/2 cup dry white wine garden or prefer to just grab a sprig at the In a food processor, mince the pine market, sample one or more of these delinuts with the garlic and 3/4 teaspoon of cious Traunfeld inspirations. salt. Add the 2 cups of mint and the parsley and pulse until the leaves are coarsely Shrimp with Bacon, Mint and Chiles chopped, scraping down the sides of the Serves 4 bowl once or twice. With the machine on, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil gradually add the olive oil and process un1/4 pound thickly sliced bacon, cut crosstil a coarse paste forms. Season with salt wise, 1/4 inch thick and pepper.

3 garlic cloves, minced Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a 8 Thai bird chiles or 4 serrano chiles large pot, combine the mussels and wine.

1 1/2 pounds shelled and deveined large Cover the pot tightly and cook over high shrimp heat; as the mussels open, use a slotted Salt and freshly ground pepper spoon to transfer them to a bowl. Let cool 1/4 cup vermouth or dry white wine slightly.

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely Discard one shell from each mussel and chopped mint loosen the meat in the remaining shell. Set In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil. the mussels on the half shell on a baking Add the bacon and cook over moderate sheet. Lift each mussel and stuff 1/2 teaheat, stirring occasionally, until most of spoon of pesto under it, then lightly press the fat has been rendered. Spoon off all the mussel back in place. but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the skillet.

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First baseman Ross Miller slaps a single to left for two RBIs, giving the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead in the top of the fourth inning. Photo by Gene Bleile

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Robbie Payne- SeafordFirst team All-Conference

Grace Reardon- WoodbridgeFirst team All-Conference

Kelsey Hoch- Seaford HighFirst team All-Conference

Tim Halter- Seaford High First team All-Conference

Keyshawn Purnell- Seaford First team All-Conference

Leah Bowman- WoodbridgeFirst team All-Conference

Underdog Blue Jays stun A.I. Du Pont, fall to Sallies in state semifinals

By Gene Bleile In another “must win” game in a long season of “must win” games for the Seaford Blue Jays, sophomore Joey Mitchell pitched the game of his life in his young varsity career and defeated the A.I. Du Pont Tigers, 4-3, last Tuesday at Caesar Rodney.

The Tigers came into the game ranked fourth in the state while Seaford, which had knocked off defending champion St. Mark’s in their first round of the tournament, was ranked 12th and by some upstate standards this game was only a formality before A.I. Du Pont met Sallies in the semifinals.

Mitchell, who pitched the game with determination and heart, went the full seven innings and looked as strong in the bottom of the seventh as he did in the bottom of the first. He scattered six hits, walked only one Tiger and struck out three en route to the victory.

A.I. Du Pont scored first in the bottom of the first and took a 1-0 lead on a double and fielder’s choice RBI by pitcher Alex Riley. Seaford rebounded in the top of the fourth to capture the lead, 2-1, on an error, a walk, a sacrifice bunt that catcher Zach Schofer beat out for a hit, and a two-run single by first baseman Ross Miller.

The Tigers put a two spot on the board in their half of the inning on another Alex Riley single, a Seaford error, a fielder’s choice, a Jeff Lawson double that put runners at second and third and Mike Godwin’s two-run single.

In the top of the fifth, Seaford tied the game at 3-3, when they pushed across another run on a double by leadoff batter Derrik Gibson, an interference call on the catcher, a Joey Mitchell single to load the bases and a walk to batter Tyler Joseph to

Seaford catcher Zack Schofer lays down a sacrifice bunt which he beat out for a hit to load the bases in the top of the fourth inning against the Tigers.

Photo by Gene Bleile

force in the run.

With their backs to the wall, Seaford needed to give Mitchell another run to work with going into the bottom of the seventh and the Jays responded. With one out, Tyler Joseph walked and moved to second on a wild pitch. Schofer hit into a fielder’s choice moving Joseph to third and a wild pitch to batter Ross Miller brought home the winning run. Mitchell pitched a one-two-three bottom of the seventh to move the Jays into the semi-finals against Sallies.

“I was extremely happy for these kids,” head coach Kenny Cummings said after the game. “A.I. has a great team and that put a lot of pressure on us, but we Continued on page 47

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LADY RAVENS- The Sussex Tech softball team celebrated its 2008 season with a banquet on Monday. Shown (l to r) is the varsity softball team: front- Courtney Evans, Kelsey Doherty, Brooke Tull, Lauren Smith; back- Sadie Jones, Caitlin Amodei, Jesse Wallace, Samantha Bowersox, Logan Pavlik, Melony Thompson, Jenna Allen, and Melissa Trout.

Photo by Mike McClure

Delaware Tech’s Jesse Kitchen, head coach Tom Jackson, assistant coach Tom Butterly, and Travis Ralph will be participating in the NJCAA national golf tournament from June 2-6.

Delaware Tech golfers compete in national tournament For the second year in a row, Travis Ralph (Delmar) and Jesse Kitchen (Sussex Tech) will be representing Delaware Technical and Community College in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Men’s Golf Championship in Chautauqua, NY. Travis Ralph is also the Regional Medalist and Regional Player of the Year.

Ralph and Kitchen are hoping to improve their individual scores in the tournament.

Last year, Ralph came in 54th and Kitchen was 78th out of 108 players. Head Coach Tom Jackson is hopeful that one or both of the players will finish in the top 18 which will qualify them for the All-American team.

This year, Ralph and Kitchen were almost joined by the rest of their teammates at the national championship. In the regional tournament, the Owens campus team had a score of 322; the two teams that qualified for the national championship had a score of 319.

SDR to hold football clinic July 31- August 2 The Seaford Department of Recreation will hold a football clinic July 31- Aug. 2 from 5-8 p.m. for children ages 7-13 at a cost of $20.

This non-contact clinic will focus on the fundamentals and will be instructed by Darnell Savage and other recreation football coaches.

Seaford resident Jerry Smith, center poses with Orioles’ Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, left, and former Orioles’ outfielder Paul Blair during a beak at the Fourth Annual Horsey Youth Foundation banquet. Photo by Frank Calio

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Seaford Stars of the Week

Blue Jay golf team places 13th in state tournament

By Gene Bleile The Delaware State Golf Tournament concluded at Wild Quail Golf Course last Thursday and the Seaford Blue Jays golf team, led by first year Coach D.J. Williams, finished in 13th place overall.

Salesianum and St. Mark’s finished first and second respectively.

In the two day competition, featuring 18 holes each day, the Jays shot an opening round total score of 351, led by junior Matt Lank with an 80. Senior Cory Ewing carded an 85 and teammates, sophomore Adam Caldwell and senior Ryan Budke, shot an 88 and 98 respectively.

Male Athlete of the WeekJoey Mitchell- Seaford High Seaford pitcher Joey Mitchell allowed three runs on six hits and one walk and struck out three to earn the win in the Blue Jays’ victory over A.I. Du Pont in the state quarterfinals.

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On the second day, Seaford bettered their previous total score by eight strokes with a closing round of 343 and finished with 694 total strokes. Lank shot an 82, Ewing and Caldwell tied with an 85, and Budke shot a 91 to finish the 2008 season.

“It was a respectable showing for us and I am happy for the seniors to finish their careers at the tournament,” Williams said after the match. “We have some great young guys coming back and it was good experience for them to be in this tournament too.”

Seaford finished the regular season as Henlopen South champions with a 10-5 overall record and 7-5 conference record.

Male Athlete of the WeekRoss Miller- Seaford High Seaford’s Ross Miller collected a two-run single to help the Blue Jays to a 4-3 win over A.I. Du Pont last Tuesday.

Miller also went 2-for-4 with an RBI in his team’s narrow loss to Salesianum in the state semifinals.

Honorable mention- Matt Lank- Seaford; Cory Ewing- Seaford; Adam Caldwell- Seaford; Derrik Gibson- Seaford; Tyler Joseph- Seaford

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Seaford Star Little League scoreboard (week of May 19) Woodbridge- baseball- Senior League- Woodbridge 8, Cape Orioles 2- The Woodbridge boys’ senior league team moved to 2-0 with an 8-2 win over the Cape Orioles. Dustin Jones pitched a strong six innings, scattered five hits, struck out seven and allowed just one earned run. Tyler Dickson struck out one as he pitched a scoreless seventh.

At the plate, Jones walked twice and scored a run and Dickson went 2-4 and busted the game open in the fifth with a bases clearing double to the right center field gap that put Woodbridge up 5-1 at that time. David Walls celebrated his birthday by going 2-4 with two runs an and two RBIs including a seventh inning two-run home run over the left field fence. John Boyer singled and scored twice; Tom Jefferson and Robbie Miller both had singles; and Trevor Wescott and Brock Little both scored runs.

Major League- Timmons Amusements 8, JBS Construction 4- Trey Warren pitched four and two thirds innings to pick up the win and Emil Gallo pitched the final one and a third innings. At the plate, Warren scored a run; Gallo singled and scored a run; and Anthony Jefferson and Dale Breeding both singled and scored twice. Ryan Parker and Corey Green both scored runs for Timmons.

For JBS, Kani Kane went 3-3 with two runs; Joshua Vazquez singled and scored a run; Brent Adams had a two-run triple; and Nick Smith doubled and scored a run.

Little League coaches: Give your players the recognition they deserve, send your results to the Star at sports@mspublications.com or 302-629-9243 (f).

Shown (l to r) are Seaford tennis players who participated in the Seaford Junior Open over Memorial Day weekend: back row- Galen Brosius (tournament director), Tony Fascelli, Andrew Halter (18 and under boys’ consolation winner), Ethan Lee (winner of boys’ 16 and under); front row- Brenna James (third place girls’ 18 and under), Kelly Kimpton (second place girls’ 18 and under), and Emily Nielson.

Seaford Department of Recreation to hold summer tennis programs Registration is taking place for the following Seaford Department of Recreation summer tennis programs: Tennis Free-4-All- Enjoy an afternoon of tennis and sign up for SDR’s summer programs while you are there. The event will take place on Sunday, June 8 from 3-5 p.m. There will be a free clinic and free drinks and rackets will be provided.

Little Smashers- A basic instructional clinic will be held June 16-20 to introduce tennis to young athletes. The program is open to children ages 4-7 at a cost of $25.

Tennis Clinic- This is a basic instructional league for children ages 6-12 to learn the rules and scoring. The clinic will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 23-July 16, The cost is $40.

Team Tennis- Team tennis will take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from June 24 through July 17 for ages 6-14 at a cost of $50 and every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 10-18 at a cost of $60.

Adult Tennis Lessons- Adult tennis lessons will be scheduled based on everyone’s availability. The lessons, open to beginners, cost $45.

The Mets’ Elizabeth Monroe prepares to hit the ball off the tee during a Nanticoke Little League t-ball game last week. Photo by David Elliott

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BETWEEN THE LINES

By Gene Bleile, Seaford Sports reb60315@yahoo.com

Derrik Gibson’s baseball career raises the bar for outstanding achievement Since the day he walked into my gym class at Central Elementary for the first time many years ago, to the last time I shook his hand and congratulated him on a great game, Seaford’s Derrik Gibson has been a respectful, humble and amazing athlete.

His mental and physical approach to the game he loves shows every time he takes the field to play baseball. He is one of those players to come along once in a decade or two, who plays on a different level from his peers. The tools he possesses are speed, power at the plate, a strong arm and intelligence, to go along with confidence in his ability to get the job done as a team player.

He doesn’t sulk or brag about what happens on the field, but puts the team first, no matter the score or his own personal achievements in the game and now that his varsity career is over, he has raised the bar of excellence to new heights.

In his four years as a Blue Jay, he has known only one head coach, Kenny Cummings, who was proud and excited to have him on his team.

“Derrik has been a tremendous asset to us the last four years. It had been great watching him grow as a player and a person. He has not only helped this team, but has influenced our entire program with the way he approaches the game.”

“I have never seen anybody with his type of overall ability. He truly has the tools that make him an exceptional ball player. My staff and I are truly going to miss the leadership he brought our teams.”

“I know that whatever Gibby chooses to do whether it is college or the draft, he is going to do great things. Good things happen to good people and he is definitely a person that I want my kids to model after.”

Consider the following achievements in his four year career from 2005-2008.

Hitting: 315 at bats, 79 singles, 18 doubles, 9 triples, 7 home runs, 91 runs

Lee Mayer- Seaford HighFirst team All-Conference

Derrik Gibson- Seaford HighFirst team All-Conference

All-conference photos by Gene Bleile and Mike McClure Derrik Gibson, right, was recently named the 2008 Delaware Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. Gibson finished his four year varsity career with a .493 batting average for head coach Kenny Cummings, left. Photo by Gene Bleile

scored, 57 RBI, 73 walks, 17 strikeouts, 170 total bases, .493 batting average, .741 slugging average, .643 on base percentage and 57 stolen bases.

Pitching: 17 wins, 6 losses, 4 saves, 150 innings pitched, 655 batters faced, 65 runs, 51 earned runs, 115 hits, 60 walks, 229 strikeouts and an ERA (earned run average) of 2.19 runs per game.

Fielding: 317 chances, 107 putouts, 182 assists, 28 errors and a total fielding percentage of .915 Derrik, as a friend, fan and former teacher, I speak for all those that have watched you grow and excel in the sport you love, good luck next year at UNC or the pros, whichever road you choose and thanks for the memories.

Blue Jay Notebook: The Blue Jays were eliminated from the Delaware State High School Baseball Tournament last Thursday by Sallies 7-6, thus ending Gibson’s varsity career. In the playoffs against St. Mark’s, A.I. Du Pont and Sallies, he batted .636, including a home run, two doubles, two singles and two RBI and was 1-1 pitching, beating St. Mark’s, 10-4, and losing to Salesianum, 7-6.

Attendees at the Fourth Annual Horsey Youth Foundation banquet which was held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville are shown (l to r): Alex Hawes, Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll, Mike Horsey, Pat Horsey, former NFL wide receiver Roy Jefferson, and Dick Jonckowski, voice of the Minnesota baseball and basketball teams. Photo by Frank Calio

The Nationals’ Jacob Waldridge connects with a pitch during a recent Nanticoke Little League Pee Wee game. Photo by David Elliott

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Seaford’s Joey Mitchell beats out an infield hit in the top of the fourth inning to start a two-run rally. Mitchell got the 4-3 win over the A. I. Du Pont Tigers, allowing six hits and walking only one batter. First base coach Ethan Long is shown watching the play. Photo by Gene Bleile

Seaford baseball continued responded to win.”

“Joey had early season arm problems, but he fought his way back to pitch a great game today. He is a talented sophomore, he stepped up at the right time,” said Cummings.

In last Thursday’s state semifinals, Salesianum scored four runs in the final inning to defeat Seaford, 7-6. The Blue Jays scored six runs on 10 hits and committed one error while the Sallies scored seven runs on nine hits and committed three errors.

“Our kids played their hearts out the

entire game. Even though we ended up losing the game, our kids gave it everything they had,” Cummings said. “These players have nothing to be ashamed of and have accomplished so much this season.”

“We wish our seniors the best of luck in what ever they choose to do after graduation.”

Gibson, who pitched all seven innings and took the loss (8-1), went 2-for-3 with two runs.

Mitchell batted 2-for-4 with two RBIs, Tyler Joseph doubled and drove in two, and Miller went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Sambina Anthony, a third grade student at Worcester Preparatory School, captured third place All-Around at the USA Gymnastics Delaware State Level 5 Championships. She placed first on vault, third on beam, and fifth on floor exercises. At Worcester Prep Sambina excels in the academics and loves to read. The gymnast lives in Seaford with her parents Drs. Harry and Thiele Anthony.

The Heritage Shores Ladies’ 18 Hole Golf Association played “Ace of Aces” on Wednesday, May 28. The winners are shown (l to r): Low NetB a r b a r a Jarkovsky, Low GrossMuriel Waite, and Low Putts- Tina Hill.

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Logan Adams of the A’s makes contact with the ball during a Nanticoke Little League t-ball game last weej. Photo by David Elliott

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Andrew Sellers- Sussex TechFirst team all-conference

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Rhonda Warrington- Sussex Tech- First team all-conference

The 2008 Sussex Tech senior athletes banquet was held May 22 with several seniors being honored. They are shown (l to r): front row- Bradley Snyder (Seaford), Scholar-Male; Kelly Conner (Seaford), Scholar-Female; Ellen Rowe (Selbyville), Indoor Track-Female, Spring Track-Female and Overall Outstanding Female Athlete; Jamar Beckett (Milton), Football, Wrestling, and Overall Outstanding Male Athlete; Ally Mohun (Millsboro), Trainer and Sportsmanship- Female; Steve Spera (Seaford), Sportsmanship-Male; and Dave Ricksecker (Laurel), Cross Country- Male and Indoor Track-Male; standing, back row- Lindsay Danz (Rehoboth), Hockey and Girls’ Lacrosse; Kyle Messick (Seaford), Golf; Leigh Powell (Millsboro), Girls’ Basketball; Bethany Callaway (Bridgeville), Girls’ Soccer; Rhonda Warrington (Bridgeville), Softball; Darius Sivels (Lincoln), Spring Track- Male; James Stephens (Selbyville), Boys’ Lacrosse; Geoffrey Morton (Milford), Boys Soccer; and Brandis Thompson (Georgetown), Winter Cheerleading; in back - Kory Belle (Laurel), Boys’ Basketball. Absent from photo are Brittany Cooper, Fall Cheerleading and Kariann Flynn, Cross Country-Female. Four coaches were also honored for their years of service: Lou Nicolletti (track and cross country) and John Marvel (softball), 10 years each; and Marty Cross (track) and Nancy Tribbitt (hockey) 15 years each.

Sussex Tech golf team places eighth in state tournament The Sussex Tech varsity golf team placed eighth in the state at last week’s state tournament. Clayton Bunting led the way with a 158 (78, 80), Andrew Sellers shot a 166 (83, 83), Herb Quick had a 168 (83, 85), and Kyle Messick added a 169 (81, 88).

David Ricksecker- Sussex TechFirst team all-conference

Cody Shields- Sussex TechFirst team all-conference

Regina Fiacco- Sussex TechFirst team all-conference

Andrew Townsend- Sussex Tech- First team all-conference

Seaford/Laurel Star is looking for a sports writer/photographer The Seaford Star and Laurel Star is looking for a freelance sports writer and photographer to help cover youth sports in the summer and possibly high school and youth sports in the fall. Previous writing experience is necessary. The ability to take action photos is preferred. Please submit your resume and three writing samples to the Star (attention: Mike McClure): P.O. Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973; 302-629-9243 (f); or sports@mspublications.com. Resumes and writing samples must be received by Monday, June 16.

Kyle Messick- Sussex TechFirst team all-conference

Brooke Tull- Sussex TechFirst team all-conference

Henlopen all-conference first team photos by Mike McClure

Laurel/Seaford Star sports section has its own e-mail address Got sports? Send your sports scores, photos, and press releases to the Star’s sports e-mail address: sports@mspublications.com. You can also send info by fax to 302-6299243. Call sports editor Mike McClure at 302-629-9788 with any questions.

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Seaford Bowling Lanes Tuesday Nascar High games and series Buzzy Watson 301 Bill Graver 781 Shelley Sherman 288 Nicole Jennings 783

Summer Adult/Youth High games and series

Sussex County Sports Foundation fall ball registrations are open

By Charlie Brown Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., became the first two-time World of Outlaw winner at the Delaware International Speedway in winning Thursday night’s “First State 50.”

Lanigan did so in record time as the 50 lap event was completed in a time of 17 minutes, 39.962 seconds.

Lanigan jumped out to the lead on the first lap as he battled his way past Seaford’s Ricky Elliott who started on the pole. Lanigan, in his gottarace.com rocket quickly settled into a rhythm that made him the obvious car to beat.

Illinois racer Shannon Babb kept the pressure on Elliott for third while defending point champion Steve Francis ran in fourth and Tim McCreadie chased in fifth.

The order remained unchanged through the halfway point as the race stayed caution free.

Lanigan was patient as he worked his way through traffic with many of the back of the pack cars racing him hard to stay on the lead lap. Babb started to turn up the heat taking second in traffic from Elliott on lap 33.

In the closing laps, Babb made several runs on Lanigan, pulling along side of the leader in turn two at one point. Lanigan remained focused and powered his way to the checkered and the $10,150 first place prize. It was his fourth consecutive top

five which tied him for the lead in the WoO point standings with Francis, who came on strong to finish in third. Elliott finished out the night with a solid fourth place run and McCreadie rounded out the top five.

Thirty-nine cars were entered in the event, including NASCAR Sprint Cup standout Dave Blaney. Blaney drove WoO LMS regular Tim Fuller’s second car, timed 10th fastest in qualifying and finished 25th after dropping out early in the main.

Heat winners were Babb, Richards, Lanigan and Francis. John Blankenship of Williamson, W. Va., and Donald Lingo Jr. of Millsboro, captured the B-Mains.

Results: 1. Darrell Lanigan, $10,150; 2. Shannon Babb, $5,100; 3. Steve Francis, $3,000; 4. Ricky Elliott (Seaford), $3,000; 5. Tim McCreadie, $2,000; 6.

Rick Eckert, $1,700; 7. Josh Richards, $1,400; 8. Shane Clanton, $1,300; 9. Vic Coffey, $1,450; 10. Chub Frank, $1,100; 11. Tim Fuller, $1,050; 12. Clint Smith, $1,000; 13. Jason Covert, $950; 14. Jeremy Miller, $900; 15. Jamie Lathrourn, $850; 16. John Blankenship, $800; 17.

Donald Lingo, Jr., $800; 18. Darryl Hills, $750; 19. Scott Cross, $730; 20. Mark Pettyjohn, $700; 21. Danny Johnson, $700; 22. Joe Isabell, $700; 23. David Pettyjohn, $700; 24. David Hill, $700; 25.

Dave Blaney, $700

Special Olympics Delaware to hold summer games June 13-14 The Special Olympics Delaware 2008 summer games will take place June 13-14.

The event is one of the largest annual competitions of Special Olympics Delaware.

More than 750 athletes and unified partners from all corners of the state, plus a team from Bermuda, will converge on the University of Delaware and Delcastle Recreation Area to compete in six sports – aquatics, athletics, bocce, power lifting, softball and tennis - over two days.

Over 200 coaches have trained the athletes over the past two months and more than 1,000 volunteers will work diligently to make this event possible in conjunction with presenting sponsor Du Pont and the event’s many corporate sponsors.

The competition will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 13 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. Opening ceremonies will take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center.

The events will take place at the University of Delaware Nelson Athletic Complex and Delcastle Recreation Area .

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Post 6 Sussex West Patriots 6/7 6/10 6/12 6/14 6/17 6/19 6/21 6/24 6/26 6/28 (DH) 7/1 7/5 7/8 7/10 7/12 7/15 7/17 7/19 (DH) 7/22 7/26

at Stahl Post 30 (DH) 12 at Fox Post 2 (Wesley) 6 home vs. Milford Red Sox 6 at R.C. Dupont (DH) 12 home vs. Sussex East 6 at Milford Red Sox 6 at VFW Post 3420 (DH) 12 at Sussex East (Indian River) 6 home vs. Fox Post 2 6 home vs. Delaware Post 1 12 at Fox Post 2 6 home vs. Newark (DH) 12 home vs. Sussex East 6 at Milford Red Sox 6 at Delvets Post 1 (DH) 12 at Sussex East 6 home vs. Fox Post 2 6 home vs. Post 25 Middletown 12 home vs. Milford Red Sox 6 home vs Elsmere (DH) 12

Jamie Wagner wins Little Lincoln main on Thursday, Saturday night’s races are hit by severe weather

By Charlie Brown Jamie Wagner wrecked his car but won Thursday night’s support 10-lap Little Lincoln feature at the Delaware International Speedway. Promoter Charlie Cathell hoped for another big crowd for Saturday night’s URC Sprint show but it was not to be as severe weather storms moved in during the afternoon washing out the program.

In the Little Lincoln Vintage feature, Baltimore’s Pat McNeil held off the challenges of Millsboro’s Jamie Wagner for the first two laps before Wagner moved on top. Wagner quickly pulled away from the field with Tony Daisey moving in to challenge McNeil for second.

By halfway, Bill Brittingham was on the move taking third with Donald Robinson, Jr. following into fifth. Wagner had a huge lead but Chris Loveland spun in the final turn in front of the leader with Wagner making heavy contact. Wagner somehow managed to keep moving and had a big enough lead that when the caution did come out, he was still out front.

It was a one lap shoot-out with Wagner’s car damaged in the front and the question was whether or not it would stay together for one final lap. It did and Wagner held off McNeil for the win. Brittingham finished in the third spot with Robinson, Jr. fourth and Mel Joseph, Jr. fifth.

Sixth through 10th were John Stevenson, Daisey, Duke Walsen, Richard Zach and Mark Cashden. Rounding out the field were Steve Baker, Loveland and Emory West.

This Saturday night the Little Lincoln Vintage Cars return along with the five weekly divisions. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

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The Sussex County Sports Foundation will be hosting its second annual ball ball baseball and softball program in Laurel. The league will accept teams such as Little League and travel ball teams. Players must be associated with a team and teams can be formed for this purpose. Double header games will be played every Sunday. Each team will get 10 games and championship games will be played. Games will be played at the Laurel Little League complex. All registrations and payments must be submitted

by August 15. Please note you will be playing the ‘09 season age. For more information visit the league’s website at www.sussexcountysportsfoundation.com or call 302-644-7777.

Sherry Hastings Sean James Brad Morgan Heather Murphy Samantha Richey

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Mail to the Seaford/Laurel Star Circulation, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE or call Karen at 302-629-9788

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Derrik Gibson is named ‘08 Gatorade Delaware Baseball Player of the Year Seaford High senior Derrik Gibson was recently named 2007-08 Gatorade Delaware Baseball Player of the Year.

Gibson, who also received the honor last season, is the fourth Seaford player to receive the award.

The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence but also high standard of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Gibson as Delaware’s best high school player. Derrik is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year award to be announced in June.

The senior right-handed pitcher went 7-0 with a 1.47 and 57 strikeouts in 45 innings this season, leading the Blue Jays to a 13-7 record entering the state tournament. Gibson also produced a .655 batting average with 34 runs, 25 RBIs, and five home runs at the time of his selection. He owned a 1.200 slugging percentage and a .738 on-base percentage through 20 games.

Gibson has maintained a B average in the classroom. He volunteers as part of multiple community service initiatives, preparing meals at Thanksgiving for Seaford’s Mission of Hope in addition to donating his time as a mentor and instructor at several youth baseball camps.

“I really can’t describe just how much he’s meant to our program,” said Seaford head coach Kenny Cummings. “Nobody plays the game harder or with as much

Sussex Tech’s Brooke Tull and Rhonda Warrington (not pictured) present a gift to head coach John Marvel during the softball team’s banquet on Monday. Photo by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech softball players are honored during annual banquet Seaford senior Derrik Gibson was recently named 2008 Gatorade Delaware Baseball Player of the Year for the second straight year. He was also named player of the year by the Delaware Baseball Coaches Association.

energy as Derrik. He is the most humble and talented athlete I’ve ever coached.”

Gibson has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at the University of North Carolina this fall.

The Sussex Tech softball team celebrated the 2008 season with a banquet on Monday night. The varsity team, which defended its state championship, ended the season with a 15-6 record after a loss to Archmere in the state quarterfinals.

“This team attempted to do something that in Sussex Tech history has never been done, to defend a state championship. We didn’t come up against a team that wasn’t ready to play,” Sussex Tech head coach John Marvel said. “This team did everything they could do to defend a state championship. We didn’t get there but it wasn’t for a lack of trying.”

Marvel recognized the team’s three seniors: Sadie Jones, Rhona Warrington, and Leigh Powell.

The following varsity players received awards: outstanding offensive player- Brooke Tull (.466, 22 RBIs); outstanding defensive player- Warrington (no errors); unsung heroJenna Allen (three home runs); rookie of the year- Kelsey Doherty (28 hits); most improved- Lauren Smith; outstanding player- Warrington.

Myers and Parks win Bad 8 finals at U.S. 13 Dragway

By Charlie Brown John Myers of Glen Burnie, Md., captured the Bad 8 Full Body final and Ben Parks of Salisbury followed suit in the Bad 8 Open Wheel final Sunday at the U.S. 13 Dragway. Other winners on the day included: Billy Groton of Seaford, (Super Pro); Jesse Truitt of Parsonsburg (Pro); Chris Waters of Easton (Pro Bike); Allen Austin of Ridgley, Md. (Street Eliminator); Donald Spiering of Harrington. (Import); Rick Cahall of Salisbury (Bike Trophy); Brandon Layfield of Berlin (Jr. Dragster 1) and Beckie Bireley of Salisbury (Jr. Dragster 2).

It was John Myers up against Jay Bradford of Newark, Md., in the Bad 8 Full Body final. Myers had a great reaction and drove to the win with an 8.678/143.44 on an 8.53 dial. Bradford was off the throttle with a 10.358/122.71 on an 8.85 dial. Vernon Russell set Low E.T. in qualifying with an 8.027 in his ’81 Camaro and Jack Back had top speed with a 165.10.

In the Bad 8 Open Wheel final, Ben Parks and Steve Drummond of Laurel were even at the starting line and Parks crossed the finish line .041 seconds ahead of Drummond.

Parks ran a 7.860/171.42 on an .027 dial while Drummond had a 7.586/175.23 on a 7.55 dial. Jack Moore set Low E.T. and Top Speed with a 7.403/183.93.

Billy Groton met Horace Willey of Bishopville, Md. in the Super Pro final. Groton had the better reaction and drove to the win with a 9.476/135.09 on a 9.44 dial. Willey ran an 11.090/116.70 on an 11.03 dial. Semi-finalists were Ben Parks and Adrian Whaley.

Jesse Truitt faced Steve Long of Linthicum, Md., in the Pro final. Truitt took the victory with a run of 9.667/130.26 on a 9.63 dial. Long ran a 10.942/121.08 on a 10.89 dial. Semi-finalists were Jesse Long and Dennis Davis.

Chris Waters rode up against James Farmer of Felton. in the Pro Bike final. Waters took the win with a 9.535/105.73 on a 9.00 dial while Farmer was off the pace with a 12.306/55.93 on a 9.72 dial. Semi-finalist was Rob Webber.

In Street Eliminator Allen Austin had the better reaction and went on to defeat Jessica Haas of Millsboro. Austin ran a 10.541/119.66 on a 10.50 dial while Haas had a 13.453/104.26 on a 13.35 dial. In Import it was Donald Spiering driving to the win as Jimmy Twisselman of Dover was late at the start. Spieringran a 15.742/92.62 on a 15.50 dial while Twisselman had a 16.107/89.21 on a 15.40 dial. Rick Cahall had the better reaction and took the Bike Trophy win over Shawn Luciano. Cahall ran a 12.008/106.95 on a 12.00 dial while Luciano ran a 10.918/124.86 on a 10.918 dial.

In Jr. Dragster 1 action, Brandon Layfield took on Christian Walston of Crisfield.

Walston had a red light foul and Layfield got the win with an 11.446/53.56 on an 11.37 dial. In Jr. Dragster 2 it was Beckie Bireley paired against Riley Carey of Berlin. Bireley hit a .003 reaction and was on her dial with a 7.907/81.52 on a 7.90 dial. Carey broke out with a 7.938/81.52 on a 7.95 dial.

This Sunday will be another exciting Summit ET Point Series event. Gates open at 10 a.m. with time trials at 11 a.m. and eliminations at 2:30 p.m.

The Sweet Smell of Success Clayton Bunting- Sussex TechFirst team all-conference

Send your youth sports scores, photos to the Star The Seaford/Laurel Star needs your help this summer. Please send your photos of local summer athletes to the Star at sports@mspublications.com.

Also, the Star is looking to run weekly team photos. Parents and coaches are asked to send team photos and game results to the Star as well.

Help us recognize our local athletes this summer. Call sports editor Mike McClure at 629-9788 with questions.

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On the Record Marriage Licenses

Sussex County Clerk of the Peace George Parish joyfully announces the following couples have obtained marriage licenses: Sean Robert Cronin, Laurel to Darlene Mary Karr, Laurel Charles A. Curtis, Laurel to Kristie Dawn Cheezum, Laurel Kevin Benton Porter, Laurel to Aliya M. Kharisova, Laurel Amanda D. Manship, Milton to Jeffrey D. Motter, Harrington

Deeds

12/18/07, Eva W. Shockley and June Ellen West, co-executrices of Marguerite J. Austin Estate to William C. Spicer and William E. Spicer, Lot Nos. 18-19, Block A, Woodland Heights, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $148,400 12/11/07, Concrete Building Systems, Inc. to Stephens Rentals, LLC, Tract No. 1, parcel, Tract No. 2, parcel, and Tract No. 3, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $700,000 12/19/07, Nancy J. and John E. Lehmann to William Joseph Jr. and Erin Powers Fasano, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $200,000 11/30/07, Bank of New York, Trustee to Thomas S. and Rita J. Paulsen, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $72,000 12/19/07, Blue Ribbon Properties, L.L.C. to Joseph J. and Elizabeth R. Cushner, Lot No. 6, Shiloh Woods II, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $250,000 12/18/07, William D. Whaley, Trustee to George K. Schriver and Linda Cornell, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, $230,000 12/17/07, Donald G D’Aquila to Teresa Rock, Lot No. 11, Marathon Village, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $50,000 12/13/07, Melanie Steele to Tod A. and Barbara J. Shelly, parcel, Town of Seaford, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $170,000 12/14/07, Maryland Shore Homes at Country Grove, LLC to Kirk Forte and Gloria Collazo, Lot No. 9, Country Grove, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $285,000 12/21/07, D and N Properties, L.L.C. to Jose A. and Trisha L. Vazquez, Lot No. 10, Fleetwood Pond, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $95,000 12/14/07, DLM, LLC to Sean L. Finnerty and ABHA Gupta, Lot No. 14, The Pines at Seaford, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $449,990 12/20/07, PR Builders, Inc. to Mark Shotzberger, Lot No. 16, Foxshire” subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $215,500 12/21/07, Matthew and Marie E. Sowinski to Eugene J. Nichols, Sr., Lot No. 20, Pond Haven, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $324,500 12/18/07, Development Partners Guild, LLC to James E. Larue, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $62,000 12/11/07, Princeton Development, LLC to Highlander Properties, LLC, Lot Nos. 8-10, 17 and 24, Manchester Manor, subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $187,500 12/21/07, W and J Conaway Limited Partnership to Malcolm K. and Christine R. Deel, Lot No. 3, Lands of W and J Conaway Limited Partnership, subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $75,000

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Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Concord Village, Lot No. 4, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $63,920 Sussex County Senior Services, Inc., SE/Rt. No. 13, 900’, SW/governor’s Avenue, Northwest Fork Hundred, CHEER Center Building, $725,000 Sherral Blake, SW/First Street, 388’, SE/Cannon Street, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling, $123,000

Gerald F. McCabe, S/S Rd. No. 488, 1100’, E/Rt. No. 13, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $90,878 05/08/08, William J. and Patricia A. Thompson, Road from Portsville to Pleasant Church, Little Creek Hundred, Pole Building-Farm Use, $10,368 Home Team Properties LLC, SE/Rt. No. 20, 840’, NE/Williams Pond, Seaford Hundred, Tenant Fit Out, $31,000 05/09/08, Seaford Golf and Country Club, N/Rd. No. 536, E/Sussex Avenue, Seaford Hundred, Repair Deck Boards, $20,000 David W. and Debra J. Kiser, SE/Rd. No. 475, Lot No. 3, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $98,900 8/08, Donald E. Tingle, Jr., NW/Rd. No. 74, Lot No. 1, Broad Creek Hundred, Det. Garage, $23,400 DLM LLC, Pines at Seaford, Lot No. 4, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $149,995 Robino-Belle Ayre LLC, E/Rt. No. 30, N/Fleetwood Drive, Seaford Hundred, Townhomes – 6 Units, $510,000 Robino-Belle Ayre LLC, E/Rt. No. 30, N/Fleetwood Drive, Seaford Hundred, Townhomes – 6 Units, $510,000 William E. Vanvliet, Hurley and Allen Addition, Lot No. 9, Seaford Hundred, Dwelling, $114,040 Kyle J. McCabe, Deer Meadows, Lot No. 22, Northwest Fork Hundred, Attached Garage/Living Room, $37,380 05/01/08, David L. and Patricia Johnson, SE/Rd. No. 66, 1850’, SW/Rd. No. 64, Little Creek Hundred, Sunroom/Mudroom, $30,144 Robert L. and Shirley W. Colona, Phillips Street, Lot No. 12, w/Improvement, Seaford Hundred, Sunroom, $14,400 Bonnie S. Low, W/Rt. No. 579, NE/Raymond Drive, Nanticoke Hundred, Attached Garage/Storage Room, $18,312 R T Absher, Jr. General Contracting, SW/Rt. No. 16, Northwest Fork Hundred, Pole Barn, $19,200 05/02/08, Matthew D. Tull, Intersection of County Route Nos. 541 and 518, Seaford Hundred, Finish BP, $10,000 Mark F. and Shannon Banks, S/Rd. No. 557, Lot No. 9, Seaford Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $27,000 Donald L. Ward, Trustee, S/Rd. No. 567, Lot No. 2, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $113,516 Ray A. and Sheila M. Tull, Galestown to Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Manure Shed/Shed, $34,618 Charles R. and Cathy Baker, Collins Pond Acres, Lot No. 52, Nanticoke Hundred, Family Room, $15,360 Kenneth L. Jr. and Kristy Conaway, S/Rd. No. 476, Lot No. 1, Broad Creek Hundred, Family Room, $15,360 Deep Creek Properties LLC, Deep Creek Properties, Lot No. 1, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $100,662 Jack L. Mullins, Jr., S/Private Road, 800’, E/Rt. No. 13A, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $175,844 ACW Investments LLC, E/Rt. No. 13, Corner of S/Beaver Dam Road, Seaford Hundred, Exterior Remodel, $100,000 Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Concord Village, Lot No.13, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $63,920 Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Concord Village, Lot No. 4, Nanticoke Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $63,920 Sussex County Senior Services, Inc., SE/Rt. No. 13, 900’, SW/governor’s Avenue, Northwest Fork Hundred, CHEER Center Building, $725,000 Sherral Blake, SW/First Street, 388’, SE/Cannon Street, Northwest Fork Hundred, Dwelling, $123,000 Gerald F. McCabe, S/S Rd. No. 488, 1100’, E/Rt. No. 13, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $90,878

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Margaret Mary Conaway, 94

Margaret Mary Conaway passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Genesis Elder Care in Seaford.

Margaret was born on April 17, 1914, in Wilmington. She was the daughter of Charles A. Dougherty and Mary S. Kooch of Wilmington, who preceded her in death.

She married her late husband, Joseph C. Conaway, in 1935. Margaret graduated from Saint Patrick's Commercial High School in Wilmington, in 1929 and was employed with Woolworth Five and Ten in Wilmington. After marrying in 1935, Margaret remained a stay-at-home mother. In 1974, she and her husband moved to Bridgeville.

She was an active member of the Greenwood CHEER Center and the Bridgeville Fire Company's Ladies' Auxiliary. She was predeceased by five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her only son, Joseph T. Conaway, and his, wife, Joann, of Bridgeville; four grandchildren, Joanne T. Collison and husband R. Michael of Bridgeville; Jenyfer T. Conaway of Winnsboro, S.C., Jill T. Lewandowski and husband Edward A. of Bridgeville, and Warrant Officer I Joseph T. Conaway II and wife Connie Faye of Hampton, Ga.; seven great-granddaughters, Amanda, Lindsey and Chelsea Collison; Kyrra and Kori Lewandowski; and Samantha and Kayleigh Conaway.

In addition she is survived by three sisters-in-law, Josephine Sharp, Dorothy Fenimore and Ann Dougherty and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph T. Conaway II, Joseph F. Battaglia and David Bleiler. Pallbears will be R. Michael Collison, Edward A. Lewandowski, The Honorable Tony de Luca, Steve Deery, Bayard Sharp and Jim Cooper.

Friends called on Tuesday evening, June 3, at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford, on Wednesday, June 4. Interment followed in the Bridgeville Cemetery in Bridgeville.

Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church Building Fund, 532 Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973; or to the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies' Auxiliary, 421 South Main St., Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Levin T. Huffman, 65

Levin T. "Buddy" Huffman of Seaford, formerly of Quitman, Ga., died on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at home.

Mr. Huffman was born in Nassawadox, Va., a son of Alfred and Irene Bell Huffman, who predeceased him.

He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Luther Huffman, Elmer Huffman, William Huffman and Alfred Huffman Jr.; a sister, Irene Sheilds and a daughter, Alice Marie Flanagan who died on May 7, 2008.

He owned and operated a hotel and a service station in Georgia before retiring.

He was a veteran of the U S Navy.

He is survived by a daughter, Claire Brumbley of Seaford; a son Kenny Renninger; grandchildren, Rachael, Amanda, Haley, Harley, David, Kenny Jr, Seth and Kelsey.

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Three brothers, David Huffman, Frank Huffman, and Earl Huffman, and two sisters, Betsy "Bett" O’Kusky and Annie Moore, also survive Buddy. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were on Monday, June 2, at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, where friends called prior to the services.

Burial was in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Delmar.

David Bowen, 53

David Bowen of Frankford died on June 1, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.

He was a son of David and Nancy Fedaman Bowen, who predeceased him.

Dave was a retired farmer, and liked to work outside and loved drag racing.

He loved to drive around in his truck and waste gas. He was a very devoted family man and was excellent at lecturing on staying on the right track.

Besides his parents, a sister, Elizabeth Collins also preceded him in death, in 1992.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Ida D. Bowen; three sons: David Lee Bowen and wife Misty, of Bridgeville, Fabian Wayne Bowen of Chambersborgh, Pa., and Steven Allen Bowen of Ocean View; two daughters: Kimberly Bernice Bowen of Ocean View, Karen A. Bowen of Clarksville; two brothers: William Bowen and wife Kathleen of Millsboro, and John Bowen of Frankford; three sisters, Nancy Bowen of Wilmington, Melinda Bowen of Seaford, and Tina Bowen of Seaford; eight grandchildren, and two on the way.

A viewing and service was held on Wednesday, June 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.

Interment was private.

Richard William Chapins, 80

Richard William Chapins of Millsboro passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Mr. Chapins was born on Nov. 17, 1927 in Bronx, N.Y., a son of George G. and Teresa Coleborg Chapins, who preceded him in death. Mr. Chapins was a sales representative for the printing and promotion industry for many years beginning in Northern Virginia and for 12 years here.

He was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Seaford. Mr. Chapins loved the New York Yankees his whole life; when he was a baby, he was bounced on Babe Ruth’s knee. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. He operated in sales of typesetting equipment business. Mr. Chapins was a member of the Henlopen Senior Citizens.

He loved to sing and sang in shows, and he had a terrific sense of humor; he could tell 10 one-liners while you were still laughing at the first one.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy, in 1961. Mr. Chapins is survived by his wife, Amanda Jeane Chapins; four sons: Richard Chapins, Andrew Chapins and his wife Kathy, David Chapins, and Jeffery Chapins and his wife Teresa; three daughters: Georgette Wilson and her husband Charles, Pamela Roan and her husband Dean, and Gaye Fisher; and seven grandchildren.

Memorial services were held on Wednesday, June 4, at the 1st Baptist Church, 543 North Bradford Street, Seaford, with Pastor Michael Hopkins officiating.

Interment will be at a later date in Williamsport, Pa. The family asks for contributions to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriot’s Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 5 - 11, 2008

Sussex Tech Graduation

The Sussex Tech chorus performs the senior song “Seasons of Love” during the graduation ceremony last Thursday as members of the class of 2008 and the crowd look on.

Sussex Tech’s Kory Belle of Laurel shakes hands with Sussex Tech principal Curt Bunting as Delaware State Representative Joe Booth, the graduation speaker, looks on during the 2008 commencement last week. Photos by Mike McClure

Brittany Griffin of Laurel is all smiles as she prepares to receive her diploma during Sussex Technical High School’s graduation ceremony last week.

Sussex Tech Salutatorian Christopher Mitchell told members of the class of 2008 that each day they open a new account with 86,400 seconds. “There’s no drawing against tomorrow. The clock’s running, make the most of each day. Treasure every moment that you have and treasure it because you shared it with someone special,” said Mitchell.

Sussex Tech senior class president Antonio Williams is covered in “silly string” as the class of 2008 celebrates following last Thursday’s graduation ceremony.

Sussex Tech’s David Ricksecker is shown during the 2008 graduation ceremony which took place last Thursday.

“Even though we’re seniors in high school, we still don’t know everything. In the days after tonight we’re going to learn what it’s all about,” Sussex Tech Valedictorian Kristen Conner told members of the class of 2008. “Like true Ravens, now is the time to spread our wings and fly.”

Josh Dickson prepares to receive his diploma during the Sussex Tech commencement exercises last Thursday.

Rhonda Warrington is all smiles after receiving her diploma during the Sussex Tech commencement last week.

Sussex Tech class of 2008 member Jara Pugh of Laurel receives her diploma during commencement exercises last week.

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Education Hill earns LPN license Brandi Hill, of Laurel, graduated from Delaware Tech on Tuesday night, May 13, and received her LPN nursing license. Hill will return to Del Tech in the fall to complete the RN program.

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UMES awards degrees The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) awarded 220 bachelor’s degrees, 40 master’s degrees and five doctoral degrees at its winter commencement ceremony.

Morgan J. Schirmer of Seaford graduated with a bachelor of science in excercise science with cum laude honors.

Graduates in the winter commencement represent 16 different countries including Jamaica, South Korea, Togo, Ghana, India, and Kenya.

Other graduates came from 13 states and the District of Columbia; 130 of the graduates are from Maryland.

DAR announces contest winners Chairman Judy Reeser announces that seven students sponsored by the General Levin Winder Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution won awards in the Junior American Citizens contest at the national level.

The theme for this year's contest was "America's Everyday Heroes" and students could enter a short story/essay, poem, stamp design, photographic essay, poster, or community service project. Winners are chosen in each category by grade level.

Michelle Wangel took honors winning first place in the poetry category for grade 9. Taylor Kern's poem won third place for grade 10 and Kendall Holmes' poem received an Honorable Mention for grade 2.

Matt Carey was awarded second place for grade 9 and Adam Albright placed third for grade 10 in the short story/essay category.

Austin Taylor's photographic essay received second place for grade 2, and Patricia Twilley won third place for grade 8 with her stamp design. All winners attend Worcester Preparatory School.

Cedarville honors Hancock Seaford resident Charity Hancock, a language arts education major at Cedarville University, received The Dr. Sharon Eimers Memorial Award during the recent Honors Day Program. This award recognizes and assists exceptional junior or senior education majors.

Charity is the daughter of Stephen and Suetta Hancock of Seaford.

Located in Cedarville, Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences, professional and graduate programs.

Warrington appointed as advocate Renee Warrington was recently appointed the advocate for accused students

on the Student Government Judicial Board at East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. The advocate for accused students (advocate) is a student trained to advise any student accused of a Warrington Student Code of Conduct violation. The advocate makes sure that the accused student understands the student judicial process and receives the rights proscribed by the University and federal/state law.

Renee is a 2006 graduate of Sussex Technical High School. She is a premed student currently studying criminal justice.

She is the daughter of Keith and Janice Warrington of Bridgeville.

‘Kids on Campus’ programs If you’re looking for activities to keep your children occupied this summer, find out about camps and courses at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Boasting more than 100 options for children ages 6 to 15, the 2008 “Kids on Campus” program offers campers a chance to brush up on academics, explore career fields of interest, build skills, explore a variety of activities and interests, and enjoy time with children their own age.

Scholarships are available. To find out more or to sign up, contact Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

DAR WINNERS - National winners in the DAR Junior American Citizens competition for 2008 were Worcester Prep students, from left in the front row, Kendall Holmes, Bishopville; and Austin Taylor, Atlantic. In the back row are Matt Carey, Seaford; Taylor Kern, Dagsboro; Michelle Wangel, Berlin; and Patricia Twilley, Salisbury. With the winners is DAR competition chairman Judy Reeser, Ocean Pines. Missing from the photo is national winner Adam Albright, Ocean City.

Students awarded scholarships The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans announce that it has awarded 25 scholarships to deserving high school students in Delaware. Each scholar will receive $5,000 to fund their college education. The state honorees were selected for the Horatio Alger State Scholarship Program because they made academics a priority while facing and overcoming great obstacles in their young lives.

Local recipients include Ashley L. Cook, Seaford, Seaford High School and Ruth Ilera, Laurel, Laurel Senior High School.

In 2008, the program awarded more than 900 scholarships to students throughout the country. The Delaware scholarships are made possible by the MBNA Foundation and Michele Rollins and children, who have supported students in Delaware with scholarships through the Horatio Alger Association since 2003.

For more information, visit www.horatioalger.org.

ECS PRAYER GARDEN - To commemorate Mother's Day this year, Mrs. Debbie Bryant’s first grade class honored two mothers - the late Dr. Sarah Dykstra, mother of student Sophia Dykstra (and Matthew and Nicholas) and the late Donna Hitchens, mother of Tyler Hitchens - with a Mother’s Prayer Garden. The garden also stands as a tribute to two other ECS students who lost their father in a tragic accident recently. Money was collected by the first grade class and a bronze figure, bird bath and bird house were purchased to place in the garden. Last week, Mrs. Bryant's students stood around the garden (as shown here) prayed and released balloons.

Rotary awards scholarships The Rotary recently honored three scholarship winners at a luncheon on Wednesday, May 28 at the Methodist Manor house.

Winners included Andrew Halter, Seaford High School, Robert LaPrad scholarship; Trevor Lee, Seaford High School, John Burton scholarship; and Isabel Wharton, Epworth Christian School, Harold Holland scholarship.

UNIVERSITY GRADUATES - Wilmington University held its 37th annual commencement on Sunday, May 18 at the Chase Center on the Wilmington Riverfront. The commencement ceremonies celebrated 943 graduate and undergraduate students, and was part of five graduation ceremonies held this year. The winter graduation ceremony held in January saw approximately 1,228 students receive their diplomas. The next ceremony held in Georgetown in the spring, saw 215 graduates receive their undergraduate and graduate degrees. Altogether, Wilmington University welcomed 2,400 students to the class of 2008.

The class of 2008 is the first to be awarded Wilmington University diplomas since the recent change in designation from Wilmington College to Wilmington University.

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Fisher Honored - Frances Fisher, Seaford, received the President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Award on Wednesday, May 21 at the Nanticoke Senior Center. Volunteers are eligible to receive this award when they have exceeded 4,000 hours of volunteer service. Fisher developed a passion for volunteering when, as a teenager, she saved a young girl’s life by performing CPR. Fisher began volunteering at Nanticoke in 1972. While at the hospital, Fisher was instrumental in planning a surgical waiting room, which opened its doors in 1984. Fisher, who is now 90, still volunteers at the Blood Bank in Blades as well as serving for the past 18 years on the Nanticoke Senior Center Board. From left are Sue Franckowiak, Senior Center, Pat Jiminez, Governor’s Commission on Community Service, Mary Ann Hook, RSVP Sussex County, Clare Garrison, State Office of Volunteerism, Frances Fisher, Linda Rogers, RSVP Sussex County, Linda Johnston, who nominated Fisher for the award and Carrie Happoldt, State Office of Volunteerism. Photo by Daniel Richardson

American Legion Post 6 - These are the new officers for the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion for 2008-2009 in Seaford, Post 6. 2008-2009 Post, Unit & Squadron Officers: Front row from left are President Fran Turner, Vice President Lillian Jurney, Treasurer Nancy King, Chaplain Dolores Taylor, Historian Bev Buchanan and Sergeant-At-Arms Bette Russell.

Back row from left are Adjutant Peggy Lou Reining, 2nd Vice Commander Sharon Sheriff, Commander Dennis Dinneen, Finance Officer Harold Damaska, Historian Ruth McBride, Chaplain Charles Singman, 1st Vice Commander Robert Michael, Service Officer Bob McBridge, Sergeant-At-Arms Pete Marcavage and Sons of The American Legion Squadron Commander John Potter.

Miss Sisters - Miss Seaford, Missy Willey, and her older sister, Allison Willey, who is Miss Sussex County, stand in honor during the playing of the National Anthem during Seaford’s Memorial Day ceremony. Submitted photo.

Little miss re-enactor - Jenna Beard, Little Miss Seaford, poses with civil war re-enactors at the Heritage celebration at the Ross Mansion over the Memorial Day weekend. Submitted photo

HALL OF FAME - Two Delaware firefighters were named to the Delmarva Association’s Hall of Fame at the 2008 Delmarva Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention hosted by the Denton Fire Company in Denton, Md. on May 9 and 10. Honorees included Mr. Alan Carey (left), a member of the Laurel Fire Dept. with over 40 years of service, and Fred Bare of the Gumboro Vol. Fire Company. Both Carey and Bare have served their fire companies with honor and have been very active at all levels with issues pertaining to Fire police. Submitted photo

Bridgeville BSA - Boy Scouts from Troop 381 presented the colors and led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans cemetery in Bridgeville. This act of community service is part of the scouting law; loyalty and reverence. Pictured from left to right are: Andrew Solomon, Tawn Beard Jr., Matthew Zoller, Kieran Clucas, Andrew Rutter, and Andy Bell. The Scouts from Troop 381 meet weekly at the Woodland Methodist Church in Seaford. Submitted photo

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Students learn value of team work by planting butterfly garden

By Lynn R. Parks Soroptimist Park in Seaford has a new butterfly garden. Students in the Seaford High School PAVE (Peers Actively Educating and Volunteering) Club, with help from the school’s Gentleman’s Club and teacher Melinda Duryea’s fifth-grade class at Blades Elementary School, planted the garden last Thursday.

“We are trying to make the park a better place,” said Katie McMullen, an 11thgrader at Seaford High and a member of the PAVE Club. “We wanted to do this, just to help the community.”

The new garden has 250 bushes, perennials and annuals, donated by area businesses. At the front of the garden is a crepe myrtle and in the middle of the garden, forming a big “S” for Seaford, are a dozen or so azaleas. Clematis vines are planted so that they can climb up the utility poles that are in the garden. The students hope to put a bench in the garden, so that members of the community can sit and enjoy the flowers. And this is only the beginning, said Seaford High teacher Harry Brake, advisor for the PAVE Club.

“Next year, the students want to put in a path to the garden,” he said. The garden is near the banks of Williams Pond, across a field from the several pavilions at Soroptimist Park.

“And they want to put in different types of gardens, maybe even a water garden,” Brake added. “We want to get people in the community involved.”

Brake said that this summer, when weeds and drought could threaten the new butterfly garden, students who will be meeting weekly to work on the Seaford High yearbook will take turns maintaining the garden.

“They will be learning the skills of gardening,” he said.

The students were assisting in planning

Short meets to discuss needs Business and community leaders recently gathered for an early morning meeting in Seaford to help State Rep. Dan Short (R-Seaford) identify the district's most pressing needs and concerns.

Topping the list of items compiled by the dozen participants were traffic congestion, the spiraling cost of health care and assistance to help small businesses.

and planting the garden by master gardener Fred Silva, Seaford.

“Folks in Sussex County are close to the earth, so the benefit of young people learning to garden is not as obvious as it would be to young people in a big city,” Silva said. “Even so, it is good for them to learn that food and flowers don’t just appear by magic in the grocery store. In addition, they learn cooperation and teamwork.”

Quoting English gardener, artist and author, he added, “The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.”

The students spent about eight hours getting the plot ready for planting, Silva said. “That ‘bare field’ was actually covered by weeds, wildflowers and several kinds of grasses,” he added. “There were many stones and a few rather large rocks and a couple of slabs of old concrete, one weighing more than 50 pounds.”

That slab was discovered when the blades of the tiller hit it. About a halfdozen children from Duryea’s class, determined to move it, dug a hole and around the slab.

“And move it, they did!” Silva said.

“The team of six picked it up and carried it off to the rock pile, clearly proud of their accomplishment.”

The PAVE Club includes the five exchange students, from Italy, Turkey, Japan and Russia, who are attending Seaford High School this year. Sara Manzana, taking a break after helping to pull roots and stones from the newly-tilled garden, said that this is not the kind of thing she would be involved in in her native Trento, Italy.

“I like this, because we can do something that other people can see and enjoy,” she said. “This park could become an outdoor classroom, where students learn to take soil samples and water samples, and about nature,” Brake said. “It could be a beautiful place.”

This was the second in an ongoing series of such meetings.

Rep. Short said he’s mailing a survey to citizens throughout the district to gauge their interest on a dozen public policy issues.

Short said the public outreach efforts are well worth the investment of time and energy because they give him a better idea of how to best represent his district.

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MORNING STAR • JUNE 5 - 11, 2008

Money being spent on war could help veterans I always intend to write a column for Memorial Day, but each RANK ALIO year I forget until after the fact; I depend on Laurel Legionnaire Jim I do not believe our Allen to write an inspiring message president or Congress in this paper about the importance of this day and how it has changed does enough in giving our the lives of the men and women GIs the benefits they dewho served our armed forces.

I always look forward to the serve for fighting their memorial ceremonies at the Ameriwars and battles. can Legion Home in Laurel and before and after the ceremony I like to watch old war movies on the movie guess you could call my generation lucky; channel. Not because of the killings, but to too young for either war and too old for the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. see how primitive fighting wars was back But in each of those battles our young then and to remind myself of why I am a men endured hand-to-hand combat, living free person. I wonder if the kids today rein adverse conditions, no comfortable ally know the sacrifices our troops went quarters to live in and walked miles to through.

I read last week that there was only one break into enemy lines.

Move to the modern battle in Kuwait remaining survivor of World War I and I where missiles were fired miles away from read about the amazing number of vetera computer on land and at sea, and where ans that pass on each day from World War American jets could lock onto a target and II, or, as Archie Bunker would say, “The drop their bombs dead on target.

Big War.” I guess it’s difficult to make a movie I am too young to remember either. I

flick today on the wars we are fighting because for today’s movie goers there isn’t enough action.

I’m sure the young today don’t sit and watch black and white war movies; if they do I doubt they can really appreciate what those troops went through.

America wasn’t fighting a war because of oil or to gain control of land. American soldiers were fighting to protect our soil, and for the freedom of not only our people but to free those around Europe who were being held hostage.

We are being told it is better to fight over there in Iraq than to have to fight here. But Iraq wasn’t coming over here — Saddam Hussein wasn’t the threat and the real threat, Osama bin Laden, is still at large.

Back to Laurel, I was glad to see such a large crowd at the Legion home. I believe this year’s ceremony was the largest Memorial Day gathering there I have ever witnessed. It’s such a special day to our vets and I was so happy to see so many share their day.

Those old-timers fought for peace in

their humble way with the few firing arms that were available to them. Our young are risking their lives today with modern weapons, but it is a different war.

It is difficult for our young men and women to know who their enemy is; anyone walking or driving innocently down the streets of Iraq can suddenly turn into their enemy and kill our troops who are innocently standing by.

In the two World Wars, our troops could identify their enemy by the uniforms they wore and the equipment they wore; not so in Iraq.

I do not believe our president or Congress does enough in giving our GIs the benefits they deserve for fighting their wars and battles.

I hope that when we are out of Iraq and the money we are spending over there comes home, we can give some of that money back to our veterans and their families; a small price to pay for their sacrifices.

Laurel mayor John Shwed, his wife, Bobbi, center, and Judy Sheridan were attendees at the event. Photos by Frank B. Calio

Lorie Janosik-Morrison welcomes the audience to the Johnny Janosik Charity Event, which raised money to benefit the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club of Laurel.

About 200 people attended the dinner, held at the Laurel Fire Hall.

Joe Conklin, comedian, kept the audience of 200 laughing with his impersonations.

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Dinner-auction raises money to help Boys and Girls Club The Johnny Janosik Charity Event to benefit the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club of Laurel was held Saturday, May 31, at the Laurel Fire Hall. About 200 people attended the event.

Featured entertainer was comedian/impersonator Joe Conklin. The event also featured dinner and an auction.

Some of the items that were up for auc-

Ben and Melinda Thorton and Pat Garland seem to be enjoying the food provided by Emings.

tion included a Derek Jeter 100th-anniversary Yankee baseball; signed bats by Orioles Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken; Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt signed equipment from their racing cars; and Dan Marino, John Unitas and Raymond Berry signed helmets, jerseys and autographed photos.

News items may be mailed to the Seaford and Laurel Star, 628 W. Stein Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Or they may be faxed to 629-9243.

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Two states join to protect the Nanticoke River

By Carol Kinsley The beauty of the Nanticoke River is destined to be shared with the rest of the nation, and the world, now that the river has been named a premier component of the newly established Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.

The first to follow a water route, the trail covers approximately 3,000 miles in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, tracing routes the English captain took as he explored the area some 400 years ago.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control applied to the National Park Service in March to have the Nanticoke River become part of the Gateways and Water Trails Network, joining Trap Pond State Park in that distinction. DNREC also applied for a grant to create a Nanticoke River Water Trail Map and Guide, as well as signage for different access points along the river. The National Park Service presented the state with $44,000 to be used for developing these educational materials.

“Delaware is a key partner in providing public use of the river, an understanding of trail history and an appreciation of Captain John Smith Trail resources,” said John Maounis, superintendent of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Water Trails Network and the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, at a ceremony at Phillips Landing on June 2.

Gov. Ruth Ann Minner joined John Hughes, DNREC Secretary, and Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources John Griffin in support of a bi-state effort to ensure long-term stewardship of the Nanticoke River. An agreement to protect, restore and enhance the Nanticoke was signed by the two secretaries, by Maounis on behalf of the National Park Service and by Charles A. Stek, president of Friends of the John Smith Chesapeake Trail.

The signers also will collaborate to enhance interpretation of the river’s rich historic, cultural and biologically diverse natural resources; foster environmental education and stewardship opportunities; and identify opportunities to improve low-impact recreational activities along the river.

They will “honor the history, heritage and culture of the American Indians along the Nanticoke River;” enhance public access and land conservation along the river and its tributaries; and continue the shad restoration and other cooperative conservation initiatives.

‘Final Word’ will return next week

Due to a high demand for coverage, especially with graduations, “Final Word” does not appear this week. This feature will return next week along with more news than ever before.

The Final Word is a compilation of thoughts and ideas from Star staff members and members of the public.

Next week read Frank Calio’s response to Guy Longo’s letter in the May 29 edition. Also, at least one reader says the newspaper is becoming controversial.

Find out why.

We encourage readers to submit items.

If you have a pet peeve or word of encouragement you can express in a few words, email the item to us at editor@mspublications.com or mail it to Star, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973.

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Secretary Hughes added, “Protecting the habitat and natural heritage of this graceful, distinctive river is a goal we heartily share with Maryland. Our agreement recognizes the exceptional and largely unspoiled nature of this ecological resource, and underscores the need to collaborate with federal and local governments and our conservation partners to maintain and enhance its diversity and recreational opportunities.”

Secretary Griffin noted that under the leadership of Gov. Martin O’Malley, Maryland has undertaken several new initiatives to improve the water quality of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and to protect our natural and cultural resources.

“This agreement identifies projects and initiatives upon which we will work together to achieve our shared vision for a healthy and productive Nanticoke River,” Griffin said.

The parties will seek to have a Chesapeake Bay Interpretative Buoy established at the Maryland-Delaware boundary. Being developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the buoys are being installed at several points on the historic trail.

When you encounter one on the trail, you can connect via cell phone for realtime wind and weather information. It will also be able to tell you something about John Smith’s adventures during his 1608 voyage.

Joel Dunn of The Conservation Fund explained after the ceremony that he is charged with “getting people excited about

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Gathered by the shore of the Nanticoke River at Phillips Landing in Laurel to celebrate the forging of a bi-state agreement to protect and restore the river, are, from left, John Maounis, superintendent, Captain John Smith Trail and Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, National Park Service; Charlie Stek, president of the Friends of the Captain John Smith Trail; John Griffin, Secretary of Maryland Department of Natural Resources; Governor Ruth Ann Minner; John Hughes, Secretary of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; and Pat Noonan, Chairman Emeritus, The Conservation Fund.

Photo by Carol Kinsley

the trail.”

The Conservation Fund is working to connect people to the river, particularly to help children learn to love this resource, he said. “People won’t try to save something they don’t know.”

Fortunately, he added, his job is easy because everyone seems to have some connection to the Nanticoke River. And now that it’s part of the Captain John Smith National Historic Trail, more people are going to have that opportunity.

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