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NEW MATH - Technology generates excitement in the classroom. Page 11 POWER OUTAGE - Truck’s encounter with a wire leads to problems. Page 2 WOMAN REMEMBERED - Friends of Pegeen Brown recall her vitality, kindness. Page 10 WHO’S GETTING TOGETHER? Marriage licenses, as well as divorces, are now listed in the Seaford Star. Page 13 ALL-CONFERENCE - Henlopen all-conference teams for the winter sports season were announced last week. See page 39 for the list of local athletes who were named all-conference. LAUREL YOUTH SPORTS - The Laurel Youth Sports basketball coaches took to the courts last weekend in a game against the Laurel varsity boys basketball team. League results are on page 39, coaches’ game photos start on page 41 STARS OF THE WEEK - A Laurel girls’ basketball player and a Sussex Tech boys’ basketball player are this week’s Stars. Page 41
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Coleman is named Laurel’s Police Officer of the Year Patrolman First Class Adam G. Coleman has been named Laurel’s Police Officer of the Year. Coleman graduated from the Delaware State Police Training Academy on June 20, 2002. He joined the Laurel Police Department in February 2005. When he joined the department, he was an active member of the Army National Guard, and had served in Saudi Arabia and in New Orleans, providing relief efforts to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Since joining the Laurel Police Department, he has been a very active member of the force, according to Chief Michael J. “Jamie” Wilson. In a press release, Wilson recounted two instances in which Coleman was involved last year: On Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, Coleman overheard members of the Delaware State Police being dispatched to a robbery that had just occurred at the Red Top Liquor Store, off Delaware 24 just west of Laurel. Hearing the description of the suspect vehicle, Coleman began to immediately canvas the area for the suspect., Wilson said. Minutes later, he located the suspect vehicle. When the suspect attempted to flee from Coleman, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersec-
Patrolman First Class Adam G. Coleman has been named Laurel’s Police Officer of the Year. From left: Laurel Police Chief Jamie Wilson, Exchange Club president Jolene Morris, Officer of the Year Pfc. Adam Coleman and Mayor John Shwed.
tion of Poplar and Market streets. With the assistance of Sgt. John Simmons, the suspect was immediately taken into custody. “Thanks to Pfc. Coleman’s actions, the suspect was successfully prosecuted,” Wilson said. The second incident occurred
Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in the early morning hours. Coleman was approaching the end of a long 12-hour shift and “little did he know that within minutes, he would be engaged in a one-on-one standoff with a heavily Continued on page 5
School board hears from chamber about July 4th fest Decision on whether event can be held on high school grounds may be made at next month’s school board meeting By Mike McClure The Laurel School Board received a request from the Laurel Chamber of Commerce to use the high school for a scaled down version of the annual July 4 celebration. During its last Wednesday meeting, the board grilled representatives of the chamber on its
plans but did not make any decision . Laurel High principal Dean Ivory, whose school hosted the meeting, also made a presentation on some of the high school’s programs and accomplishments, the cast of the upcoming school play, “Grease” performed a number for the board and members of the audience, and board member Bill
Otwell proposed that the district look into the possibility of having school uniforms. Representatives of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce requested use of school grounds for the upcoming July 4 celebration. Police Chief Jamie Wilson, who accompanied the group, Continued on page 4
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Power was out for more than 12 hours in Laurel Saturday, after a truck from Allen’s Feed Mill ran into electric wires near the Oasis Travel Plaza on U.S. 13. According to state police, Willis Rose, 52, Dover, was driving the truck north on U.S. 13 when the truck’s supply shoot became disengaged and shot 25 feet into the air. When the truck went through the intersection at U.S. 13 and Delaware 24, the boom struck the power lines, pulling them to the ground. It also struck the traffic signal lines, disabling them. Rose, not knowing what had happened, continued driving. He pulled into the intersection of U.S. 13 and Sycamore Road with the truck’s shoot still extended and struck cable and traffic lines again. Both lines fell to the ground, across all lanes of travel. During all of this, a traffic signal fell onto a car being driven by Michael Williams, 44, Brooklyn. Williams was not injured. Finally, Rose realized what was going on and pulled off the road. He was charged by state police with violating vehicle height requirements and with driving without a valid insurance card. According to Matt Likovich, spokesman for Delmarva Power, the incident happened at around 2:34 a.m., causing electricity in
372 homes and businesses in the area to go out. Likovich said that the affected properties were between U.S. 9 and Delaware 24, centered around U.S. 13. Power was restored to 228 customers by 7:05 a.m., Likovich said, and to 143 additional customers at 1 p.m. Power at Hardees, the last to be restored, came back on at 3 p.m. “This was not an easy process,” Likovich said. In addition to putting the wires, poles and transformers back up, Delmarva Power workers had to clean up oil that had spilled out of the transformers, he said. Shelly Domingo is store manager of the truck stop. She said that the truck stop was closed the whole time the power was off. “Nothing was working, the cash registers or anything,” she said. “And it got really cold in here.” Without power, the store had no heat. In addition, both restaurants in the complex lost all the food they had in their freezers. Both the Hardees and the Oasis restaurants did not reopen until Sunday morning. Domingo was unable to give an estimate of the truck stop’s damages. In addition to lost customers, the store lost security cameras light poles when the boom pulled the wires down. “It’s going to be a lot,” Domingo said.
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Police cite 77 drivers for failure to properly restrain their children passengers Last week, law enforcement officers from 12 State and local police agencies cited 77 drivers for failing to properly restrain the children riding with them, or in some cases having them completely unrestrained. The citations were issued during enhanced enforcement activities coordinated by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety as part of National Child Passenger Safety Week. In addition to the 77 child restraint violations, officers issued 582 citations for improperly belted drivers or passengers. National studies show that seat belt use by drivers is the strongest predictor of child restraint use. A restrained driver is three times more likely to put a child in a safety seat or seat belt. Last week OHS staff and other child passenger safety technicians inspected and installed at least 71 child safety seats. OHS also provided booster seats to children at Rose Hill Head Start in Wilmington and Dunbar Elementary School in Laurel. Studies show that only about 10 to 20 percent of children ages 4 through 7 who should be using booster seats to protect them are actually in them; yet, booster seat use decreases their chance of injury by nearly 60 percent in a car crash compared to children who are restrained only by a seat belt. Delaware law requires children up through age 6 or 60 pounds in weight must be properly secured in a child safety seat. Children ages 7 or 60 pounds in weight up to age 16 must be properly secured in a seat belt. And no child under age 12 or 5'5" may sit in the front seat when the vehicle is equipped with an airbag in front of the passenger seating position. To have your child's safety seat inspected by an Office of Highway Safety Fitting Station Coordinator in your county, or to learn more about child passenger safety tips, visit www.state.de.us/highway and click on the Child Passengers link on the left side of the page.
Free Tax Assistance AARP Tax-Aide is offering free tax counseling, preparation and e-filing from Feb. 1 through April 15 for taxpayers of all ages with emphasis on those 60 and older. AARP TaxAide volunteers, trained in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, will assist with personal tax returns at the following locations: • Nanticoke Senior Center, 310 Virginia Ave., Seaford, 629-4939. • Seaford District Library, 402-North Porter St., Seaford, 629-2524. • Greenwood Public Library, Market and Mill streets, Greenwood, 349-5309. • Bridgeville Public Library, Market and Laws streets, Bridgeville, 337-7401. • Delmar Public Library, 101 North BiState Boulevard, Delmar, Del., 846-9894. • Laurel Public Library, 101 East Fourth St., Laurel, 875-3184. Evening appointments available at the Seaford District Library location only. All other locations are daytime appointments. Service is also available for homebound individuals.
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Musser: Why doesn’t chamber just cancel July 4th festival? Continued from page 1
said it was unsafe to use the downtown area for the event again because of the festival’s size, while chamber members said they planned to downsize the event this year. The chamber plans to hold the parade in the morning of July 4. The festival will also include a five-day carnival, which would be set up in the student parking lot, kids’ events, performances by two bands starting at 2 p.m., and fireworks in the evening. The organization also plans to have 10 to 15 vendors set up along the curb on the north side of the high school property with the rest of the grounds taped off so vehicles can’t get on the school’s fields. According to Tammy Sisk of the Laurel Chamber of Commerce, the chamber is only requesting use of the high school parking lots and water. It plans to have a temporary power pole set up, so it won’t need use of the school’s electricity. Board president Calvin Musser asked why the chamber didn’t look at using the North Laurel Elementary School for the carnival since it is on higher ground than the proposed site (as well as the field the event used to be held in) and drains well. Chamber members responded that the elementary school is in more of a residential area than the high school, and offers less parking. Musser also said the event was originally started to draw people to the downtown area and questioned why the chamber didn’t just eliminate it. Past chamber president Beverly Arciuolo said visitors come for the event, not for the downtown area, and added that it has become difficult to control pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the day of the event. “It’s getting to be a safety hazard. It’s one of the reasons we’re trying to do it [at the school],” Arciuolo said. Musser questioned whether there would continue to be a traffic problem with the fireworks being launched from the same location as they have been in the past. Board member Jerry White said he has heard concerns from vendors who participated in past festivals and who may not be asked to come back to the scaled down event. Sisk said local organizations such as the Laurel Lions Club and school clubs will get the first opportunity to set up stands. White and Musser also voiced concerns over the possibility of people traveling
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from outside the state for an all-day event and finding this scaled back version of the annual July 4th event. “The problem is we don’t have (enough) volunteers,” said Arciuolo. The chamber’s request for use of the high school will be on next month’s agenda for further discussion and a possible vote. Earlier in the meeting, Ivory made a presentation on Laurel High’s DAWGS (Discipline, Achievement, Work Ethic, Goals, Services) program which offers pins, key chains, and other items as rewards for good behavior. He also recognized winners of Michael C. Ferguson scholarships for the highest scorers on the eighth-grade and 10th-grade in DSTP testing in reading, math and writing. Christopher Cutsail, David Bartee, Dukinson Appolon, Elaine Best, Fred Applegate and Justin Nguyen were recipients of the scholarship, which can be used for up to five years after graduation. Ivory also went over the high school’s school improvement goals, which include reducing discipline infractions. The school went from having 458 suspensions as of Jan. 31, 2006, to 226 suspensions at the same time this year. The number of multiple offenders dropped from 94 to 47 while the number of students with referrals also went down. “Our kids are young people and we have to teach them the correct behaviors,” said Ivory, who pointed out that the school did not have an afterschool detention program last year. The board adjourned to the school’s auditorium following Ivory’s presentation, where half the cast of “Grease” performed a number. The show, which is the first musical at Laurel High in over 20 years, will take place March 8, 9 and 10. In other business, board member Bill Otwell said the district’s teachers are in favor of school uniforms. Citing high school teachers’ complaints that they are spending too much time getting after students about what they wear, Otwell proposed looking into having school uniforms district wide. “Now is the time to explore options on school uniforms in the district,” Otwell said. The issue will be on the board’s agenda for next month’s meeting. As of last week, Otwell was still undecided about whether he will run for another term. The deadline to file for the seat on the board is March 2.
Six students in the Laurel School District were awarded Ferguson scholarships by the state of Delaware. The scholarships are given to students who perform well on the state tests. From left: Christopher Cutsail, David Bartee and Dukinson Appolon. Not pictured are Elaine Best, Fred Applegate and Justin Nguyen. Photo by Mike McClure
No one challenges incumbents, so Laurel town election is cancelled The general municipal election for the town of Laurel, scheduled for Thursday, March 22, has been cancelled. No one filed to run against the mayor and three council members who have filed for
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armed subject who was holding several members of the Laurel community at bay,” Wilson said. Coleman was dispatched to Beaver Dam Branch Road, just east of Laurel, to respond to a report of a heavily armed suspect who was shooting at houses. Upon his arrival, he immediately placed himself between the heavily armed suspect and an unsuspecting newspaper delivery person who had come upon the scene while in the course of her duties, Wilson said. Once the delivery person was out of harm’s way, Coleman attempted to engage Left to right is Megan Adams, Glenn Adams, Rachel Ryman, Officer of the Year Pfc. in conversation with the armed suspect Adam Coleman, Peggy Coleman and Howard Coleman. who was pointing his weapons directly at As a result of Coleman’s actions, he Representatives. him. was awarded the In November 2006, Coleman was “The situation Laurel Police selected by the Delaware Department of came to a very sad ‘I am certain that if Pfc. Coleman Department Medal Highway Safety as one of only two offiend, when the had not done what he did, there would of Valor. This is cers to represent the state of Delaware in armed suspect the first time this have surely been other casualties.’ Sacramento, Calif., at the nationwide kicktook his own life,” award has been off of “Over the Limit, Under Arrest,” a Wilson said. “I am presented in the national campaign to combat drivers who certain that if Pfc. Michael ‘Jamie’ Wilson modern era of the drive under the influence of alcohol and Coleman had not Police chief department. drugs. done what he did, Coleman also there would have In 2006, he led the department in DUI received recognisurely been other casualties.” tion from Delaware House of arrests with a total of 33.
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The Laurel Alumni Association will sponsor Dog Day at the Laurel Middle School Field House and football field Saturday, March 31. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a free sports cards show and silent action in the field house. Local service organizations will sell refreshments between the field house and the football field, and the highlight of the day will be a reunion of Laurel Bulldog football teams from the past 70 years. All members of any Laurel high football team are invited to meet at the football field at noon. The returning team with the most members will have an alumni scholarship presented in their honor at this year’s scholarship banquet in May. A competition between teams is also planned. At 1 p.m., the Dog Day Cow Cash cow drop will be held on the football field, and two prizes will be awarded this year: $2,500 to the winner and a weekend getaway to the runner up. Chances for the Cow Cash event are $10 and all proceeds benefit the alumni scholarship fund. For more information, contact John Downes (a former Bulldog quarterback and past president of LAA) at 875-8304 or 875-4538.
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Dick Wolfe, right, owner and operator of CADzign Home Design in Seaford, is congratulated by instructor Mike DuKate of the Indiana Builders Association on completion of the Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) course recently in Indianapolis. He is now one of four people in Delaware certified in CAPS.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS HONORED - Frank Parks and Rob Harman of Home Team Realty recently recognized the following agents for their accomplishments in 2006. Top producers are Rick Bennett (2005 and 2006), Mike Procino, The Joyner Team, Mariana Thomas and Sean Steward. All-Star was Kevin Jefferson and Rookie of the Year was Stephanie Figgs. Home Team Realty is located at 1258 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, and can be reached at 629-7711. The company is constructing a new office on Stein Highway across from Ace Hardware and in front of Nanticoke Little League fields. TOP AGENT - Connie Covey, broker, Broadcreek Realty, presents John Williamson the award for top agent for 2006. Williamson is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Coastal Association of Realtors and the Sussex County Association of Realtors, where he serves on the grievance committee. He has been an associate with Broadcreek Realty for 12 years.
Wolfe studies how to modify homes to accommodate elderly Dick Wolfe, owner and operator of CADzign Home Design in Seaford, recently completed of the Certified AgingIn-Place Specialist (CAPS) course in Indianapolis. He is now one of four people in Delaware certified in CAPS. This program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential to home modifications to accommodate the elderly. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in association with the AARP, NAHB Research Center and NAHB Senior Housing Council, devel-
oped the program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older adults to design their homes so that they can remain there despite medical problems. Wolfe is a member of the National Association of Home Builders, the Home Builders Association of Delaware, International Codes Council, the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce and AARP. He also serves as secretary of the Nanticoke/Seaford Rotary Club and is vice-president of the Blades Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO).
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Education Tech students win contests, go on to state competition Sussex Technical High School held an awards assembly on Feb. 15 to announce the winners of the annual SkillsUSA competitions at the local level. Hundreds of students compete in SkillsUSA competitions during the year. Local winners qualify for state competitions and state winners go on to national competitions in June in Kansas City. Contests are designed to prepare students for various skills and leadership roles after graduation. Last year, Sussex Tech returned from Kansas City with a national championship team in the TV News Anchor contest. Area winners who will now compete at the state level are: American Spirit, gold - Amber Miller, Bridgeville Architectural Drafting, gold - Anthony
McAllister, Laurel Automotive Service Tech, silver Robert Chandler, Laurel Basic Health Care Skills, bronze Shauntey Singletary, Seaford Cabinetmaking, bronze - Jacob Crum, Laurel Carpentry, gold - Josh Dickson, Bridgeville); silver - Derek Kitchen, Greenwood Chapter Business Procedure, gold Sharline Derosier, Seaford, Vanessa Ruiz, Greenwood, Liset Villalobos, Blades, Brandi Wright, Seaford; silver - Kiara Hughes, Seaford, Megan Eskridge, Laurel, Dawn Hylbert, Greenwood Chapter Display, gold - Jill Willey, Seaford Collision Repair Tech, silver - Josh
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School Board Election Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 Cape Henlopen School District Area “D” - Term ends June 30, 2012 Delmar School District One member - At-Large - Term ends June 30, 2011 One member - At-Large - Term ends June 30, 2012 Indian River School District One member - District No. 2 - Term ends June 30, 2010 One member - District No. 3 - Term ends June 30, 2010 Laurel School District One member - At-Large - Term ends June 30, 2012 Seaford School District One member - At-Large - Term ends June 30, 2012 Woodbridge School District One member - At-Large - Term ends June 30, 2012 School Board Member Candidate Filing Forms may be obtained from the Department of Elections for Sussex County in person in the office of the department, by mail or fax. Completed candidate filing forms must be returned back to the department with original (live) signature. Candidate Filing Forms are available at: http://electionssc.delaware.gov. All terms begin July 1, 2007 Department of Elections for Sussex County 119 N. Race Street, Georgetown, DE 19947
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U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., paid a visit to Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown on Friday, Feb. 23, to speak to a group of Owens Campus students. Topics included alternate energy options, immigration issues, global warming, the war in Iraq and the 2008 presidential election. Pictured with Sen. Carper is Jennifer Lear, a communications student at the college, who asked the senator about education funding initiatives in Delaware.
the World?” program, to introduce elementary school students at careers that require science, math or a technology background, to fifth graders at Blades Elementary School Wednesday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. Presenters will include representatives of the Delaware State Fire School, the Sussex County Department of Libraries, DNREC, the Delaware State Fair, DelDOT and Carteret Mortgage Company. Each presenter will have an object with them, and will explain how that object helps them do their jobs. They will also explain how math, science or technology is important to their jobs. “What in the World?” is sponsored by the BIE Alliance. The organization is recruiting volunteers for this program in Sussex County. For additional information, contact Robin Agar, BIE Alliance, 202 Acorn Forest Drive, Felton, DE 19943. She can also be reached by phone, 302-284-8141, by fax, 302-284-2826, or by e-mail, robinagar@hotmail.com
Students named to SU dean’s list SCA grad in environmental group Ten Sussex County area students were named to the dean’s list at Salisbury University for the fall 2006 semester. They include: Laurel - Britney Adkins, Christopher Bounds, Christopher Boyce, Michael Littleton and Jessica Morgan Bridgeville - Sarah Pritchett
Epworth students visit Disney Students from Epworth Christian School visited the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 to take part in Disney’s Youth Education Series (YES) programs. The group from Laurel took part in science programs including “Disney’s World of Physics: Energy and Waves,” “Team Up for Wildlife,” “Disney’s Wild by Nature,” “Dynamics of Technology,” “Disney’s Ocean Discoveries” and “Millennium Cultures.” They also learned about arts by participating in “Disney’s Production Arts and Sciences,” “Magic Behind the Show: Improv and Teamwork” and “Disney’s Animation Magic.”
Blades to host science program The Delaware Business, Industry, Education Alliance is presenting a “What in
Matthew Martin is participating in LEAF, the Lycoming Environmental Awareness Foundation, at Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa. The club is dedicated to the promotion of environmental awareness within Lycoming College and the community through the use of educational programs, local field activities, and outdoor recreation. Martin is a freshman archaeology and religion major from Delmar. He is a graduate of Seaford Christian Academy.
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TOWN OF BLADES OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL 20 WEST FOURTH STREET • BLADES, DELAWARE 19973 February 27, 2007 BLADES TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Blades, Delaware, will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at Hardin Hall, West Fourth Street, Blades Delaware to receive input regarding the Town of Blades Planning and Zoning recommendation to Town Council in changing the zoning Classification of parcel 1.32-1.15-16.00, known as the “Bo-Win Property”, from (I) Industrial to (R-3) Residential 3 and (NB) Neighborhood Business. Pursuant to the Town of Blades Comprehensive Plan (22 Del. C §702(c) and Article 16 of the Town’s Land Development Ordinance. All interested parties are invited to attend the hearing and make oral comments or submit written comments for the hearing record. Immediately following the Public Hearing, there will be a special Council Meeting to determine the granting of zoning change request by the Putnam Group. Public is invited to attend. Julie A. Chelton, CMC Town Administrator Town of Blades
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Mother of girl killed last month in car accident dies By Lynn R. Parks Just a month after Samantha Brown was killed when the car she was driving ran off the road and hit a tree, her mother has died. According to Renee Morris, spokeswoman for Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Pegeen Brown, Seaford, died Saturday at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, of an aneurysm. “This is just too unreal,” said Becky King, principal at Woodbridge Elementary School, Greenwood, where Brown had taught kindergarten since 2001. “We are all in shock.” “She was a great lady and will be missed by students and staff alike,” said district superintendent Kevin Carson. “We appreciate the opportunity we had of knowing Pegeen and being able to work with her.” Brown’s daughter Samantha, 17, died Jan. 24 after the car she was driving hit a tree near Wesley United Methodist Church, Atlanta Road, Seaford. More than a month after the accident, the tree that her car hit is still surrounded by stuffed animals and other mementoes, left there by friends. Messages to Samantha – “I love you”; “Rest in peace” – are still scrawled in paint on the road next to the tree. Teresa Rupp, Seaford, who said that Brown was her “dear friend,” said that her death, so soon after her daughter’s death, is “too tragic to believe.” But the tragedy of Brown’s death should not be allowed to overshadow her life, she added. “There was so much of her life that was good,” Rupp said. “She was an amazing woman and she will be missed.” “This should certainly not be about her death,” added family friend David Noel, Seaford. “This should be about the life of Pegeen and about her impact on the community and on everybody she knew. When she touched your life, you were better for it.” Rupp said that in the weeks after her daughter’s death, Brown talked with many students in Samantha’s senior class at Seaford High School. “It was amazing the strength that she gave,” Rupp said. “She would sit and talk and counsel and support them. In the midst of her grief, she helped them with their grief.” “She had a passion for making sure everybody else was OK, putting her own grief aside,” added Noel. “She had the gift of hospitality,” said Father John McKenna, priest at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Seaford, where Brown was a member and where her daughter’s funeral was held. “Before, the kids visited her home, but after Samantha’s death they kept coming and coming. It was a place where they felt com-
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fortable.” She was also musical, McKenna said, sometimes singing with the local jazz group The Medics, and was artistic. She was a regular participant and prize winner in the scrapple-carving contest held every year as part of Bridgeville’s Apple-Scrapple Festival. Brown was active with the auxiliary at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital; her husband, Tom, is vice president of marketing and development for the hospital. “She brought a tremendous vitality to the auxiliary,” said Virginia “Mike” Barton, past president. “She was very thoughtful and considerate. And she loved the little children in her classroom.” And it is there, perhaps, in the classroom, that the community’s loss will be felt most deeply. “Her classroom was full of love, energy and activities, all focused on the children,” said King. “She worked on teaching a number of things at the same time, all through song, story and play. She never ran out of ideas or energy when it came to helping her students or her colleagues.” “I don’t think I ever met anyone who enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day as much as Pegeen,” said Dottie Bauguess, who until this summer worked at Woodbridge Elementary School as a secretary. “Pegeen loved life and had neverending energy.” “She had a gusto unmatched by any other,” added current school secretary, Penny Pritchett. That energy was evident in the way Brown walked down the school hallways, many teachers said. “You always knew when Pegeen was coming down the hallway because she was fastpaced and you could hear her shoes tapping on the floor,” said Erin Short, Seaford, who is a first-year teacher at Woodbridge Elementary. “She could walk faster than I can run, I think,” added teacher Heather Stokley, Georgetown. “You could always hear her heels or sandals coming down the hallway because only Pegeen could move that fast. We will truly miss that sound in our school.” Reading interventionist Karen Pusey, Georgetown, said that Brown was always willing to help anyone she could. “I will al-
ways remember and admire her spirit, her energy, her selflessness, and her love and enthusiasm for teaching,” she said. “The children she taught will always remember the love she had for them. They knew they were special.” “She was a woman who believed that a bag of peanut M&M’s was just the right prescription for a hard day at work,” added teacher Donna Coverdale, Milford. “She will always be Pegeen, our scrapple carving queen. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those whose lives she touched.” “Working with Pegeen has been an extremely memorable and joyous experience,” added teacher’s assistant Krista Schirmer, Seaford. “She had such a huge heart for everyone here and would do anything for any of us.” Following Samantha’s death, Brown returned to the classroom. “She was always very positive, and told everyone that she knew that Sam’s death must have been for a reason,” King said. “She did everything that she could to be
The road where Samantha Brown was killed last month is decorated with memorials. Brown’s mother, Pegeen, died Saturday. Photo by Lynn R. Parks
grateful about the circumstances of Sam’s death, and said that she hoped that Sam’s accident helped other people. There could not have been a more graceful person.” “She was the most caring per-
son I have ever met,” said Brown’s friend Davena Hardy, Seaford. “She was always ready to tell you that she loved you. She was full of life, and I’m going to miss her forever.”
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Math class for the Nintendo Wii generation By Lynn R. Parks This is not your grandmother’s math class. It’s not even, unless you completed fifth-grade math in the last year or so, your math class. This is math class for the Nintendo Wii generation. “The kids are very enthusiastic about doing math,” said teacher Brian Swain. And what if he had to go back to the traditional ways, with chalk and a squeaky blackboard? “Whew — I don’t know if I could do it.” Swain is a fifth-grade teacher in Laurel Intermediate School. During a recent math lesson to prepare his students for the state tests they will take in March, he used new equipment that he obtained for the school through the state’s Department of Education. The Elmo cart, whose primary piece of equipment is an Elmo (that’s a brand name) projector, also includes a sound system and a remote Think Pad. Swain uses the projector to put math problems up on a screen, much like an old-fashioned overhead projector — you remember those — but with far more clarity. Students also demonstrate their work, folding pieces of paper into sections to explain fractions, for example, through the projector. The remote think pad allows the stu-
dents, still sitting in their seats, to show their work on the screen. Using a stylus, they “write” their answers on the think pad and those same answers show up on the screen. “I like it because it helps me learn better,” said fifth-grader Tyrone Jenkins. Tyrone is old enough to remember the old-fashioned way of writing math problems out on a chalkboard. “It is easier to sit in your chair instead of doing everything up at the board,” he said. “All you have to do is just sit there,” added Coyte Scearcey. Swain’s Elmo cart is one of four such carts at Laurel Intermediate School. Teachers use them in a variety of classes; Swain said that in his class’s recent study of World War II, he used the projector to show world maps, and to zoom in on countries the students were studying. “Our class is different from everybody else’s class,” said class president Marisa Lowe, 11. “This is a great experience,” added Sara Ellis, also 11. Marisa and Sara created a presentation, “Oh How the Times Have Changed,” that they showed to Swain’s math class over the Elmo projector. “Do you remember when rock and roll was cool?” they said. “When Elvis was king? When sideburns were long? That was then, and this is
Coyte Scearcey uses the think pad to demonstrate his math work. Photos by Lynn R. Parks
now!” Now, the girls said, kids are techno savvy. “We can talk on the phone, listen to the radio, and still do math that can knock your socks off!” Swain’s math lesson included multiplication, long division, adding fractions and multiplying fractions. When Jacob Carney successfully solved a problem on the think pad, there was general applause and calls of “Good job!” Something else your grandmother’s
math class probably never had. Swain said that during the lesson, the students are not only learning about math. “They are also learning about technology,” he said. One of the last problems of the lesson, again projected over the Elmo, featured rows of fraction addition problems. The problems were displayed to look like they were written in white chalk on a blackboard. “Who says we don’t use blackboards anymore?” Swain laughed.
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Revitalization group to be town committee which will feature 13 characters per line (three lines), will be sold The Delmar Joint Council was for $200 a piece. The Joint Council voted, 9-0, updated on plans for the revitalto approve Autumn Blend as the ization of the downtown area color of the bricks. during its meeting on Monday “I think you’ve made a definight. The Delmar Council (Del.) also voted to appoint a committee nite difference in the downtown,” Council member Mary Lee Pase to look into an annexation retold Walter, who is in the process quest. of renovating the old theater Chris Walter, president of the building. Delmar Revitalization CommitJamie Rostocki came before tee, brought a revised agreement the Delmar (Del.) Council for the to the town that would make the resubmittal of an annexation reorganization a town committee. quest. The council voted, 4-0, to Walter said the committee will approve a have a fiveresolution person quoto appoint a rum with The Delmar Revitalization committee two repreCommittee will sell engraved to investisentatives brick pavers to be located on the gate the from the possibility joint counfirst 3 feet of sidewalk from the annexacil, one curb in the downtown area (East of tion. from Mary8th Street to Grove Street). The Buckley, land and one Pase and from bricks, which will feature 13 Michael Delaware. characters per line (three lines), Houlihan Council will be sold for $200 a piece. will serve member Dion the comane Buckley mittee. It and the othhas 90 days to investigate and reer council members proposed port to the council, which may some additional changes to the agreement, which will be brought set up a public comment session prior to voting. back to the council at next The Delmar Commission month’s meeting. Buckley asked (Md.) approved an agreement befor the committee to submit tween the Maszera Corporation monthly reports like the other and the Wilber family which town committees do. would allow the town to clean Walter also reported that the out ditches on Maryland Avenue organization is getting ready to if necessary. The agreement alkick off a fund-raiser in which it will sell engraved brick pavers to lows Maszera to use ditches that run through the Wilber property, be located on the first 3 feet of located to the west of the Maszsidewalk from the curb in the era property, for stormwater downtown area (East 8th Street drainage. to Grove Street). The bricks, By Mike McClure
‘GREASE’ COMING - Members of the cast of ‘Grease’ perform a number for the Laurel School Board during last week’s board meeting at the high school. The show, which is the first musical at Laurel High in over 20 years, will take place March 8, 9 and 10. Tickets are still available. Photo by Mike McClure
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Bethel residents return incumbents to town council By Lynn R. Parks Both incumbents reclaimed their seats on the Bethel Town Council in Saturday’s election. Councilman Kevin Phillips received 81 votes in the election, in which three men were running for two seats. Council president Jeff Hastings got 71 votes and challenger Richard Kough trailed with 62 votes. “I’m real happy with the results,” said Hastings, who will return for his ninth term. “I think I’m positive for Bethel and that’s how the people of Bethel think.” “Our turnout was great for a small town,” Phillips said. “We had about two-thirds of all eligible voters voting.” Phillips thanked everyone who took part in the election. “Now, we have some big issues to de-
cide,” he added. The town is writing its first-ever comprehensive plan and is looking at the possibility of annexations. Kough, who was running for the first time for town office, said that he was “somewhat disappointed” in the results. But, he added that they do not mean that he will stop being interested in town politics. “We are hoping that the town council heard the people’s voices and that they will respond,” he said. “Hopefully, they have been made aware that there are some concerns out there that need to be addressed.” The councilmen will be sworn in at the next council meeting, March 6. Officers will also be elected at that time.
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I was hungry, and so I baked a cake. What a cake! Many who know me have heard this story before. I apologize for YNN ARKS the repetition. But I am so thrilled by the outcome of my recent exI was looking for periment in the kitchen that I feel compelled to share it. something with bananas. Over and over. With everyone. Something sweet, and In any case, the experiment started on a Saturday morning, complicated, and when I had a hankering for somesatisfying. thing really good to eat. I knew that anything that I prepared should Nut Chocolate Cake. have bananas in it, because by mistake I I followed the recipe fairly closely, had bought two bunches of bananas that week instead of the usual one, and if I did- substituting whole-wheat flour for the white flour and safflower oil, in a slightly n’t use them quickly they were bound for smaller amount, for the solid shortening. the compost pile. Tasty food does not have to mean no-fiber, So I started looking through cookbooks. I have quite a number of them, and trans-fatty food. Near the end of the preparations, aca few, I hate to admit, still crackle when I cording to plan, I folded in raisins, open their pages. So when I start such a search, I never know what delicious foods chopped pecans and chocolate chips. I put it all in a ring cake pan and stood back, I will find. waiting for cooking chemistry to work its I was looking for something with bananas. Something sweet, and complicated, magic. And magical it was. Topped by a bitterand satisfying. sweet chocolate glaze, this was — and I Several books offered banana cake recipes. But there was nothing really inter- say was because it is all gone — one delicious cake. And, I told myself, as I ate a esting, really taste-bud popping, until I third piece Sunday afternoon, good for looked through my grandmother’s old you. (Except for maybe the calories. “Blue Ribbon Recipes, Winners from the Which explains why County Fair.” There, are eating fruit on page 231, just afAnd magical it was. Topped by a we for dessert all this ter Chocolate-Appleweek.) sauce Cake and just bittersweet chocolate glaze, this I am happy to before West Virginia share the recipe with Black Walnut Cake, I anyone who wants it. found Banana Spice was — and I say was because it The only problem is Cake. what to call it. “This sounds is all gone — one delicious cake. Lynn’s Own Banana good,” I said, readSpice Raisin Nut ing aloud to my husChocolate Cake is band. Bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg — “and I could add some raisins,” I said, warming much too long, but just calling it Banana to the idea. “And some pecans.” My voice Cake doesn’t capture its true essence. Banana-rama Cake, maybe. Or an anawas getting louder. gram, like Banspranc, or Baspranuc. “And,” my husband said. “And — Whatever I call it, I will make it again. some chocolate chips!” Over and over. That was it. I knew what I would be For everyone. baking. Lynn’s Own Banana Spice Raisin
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na Lee Moore, Laurel John Raymond French III, Blades, to Helen N., Ferrell, Blades Mark Anton Hartman Jr., Bethel, to Tammy Jane Earnes, Seaford Chad H. Hayes, Milton, to Laura Amanda Kelly Humphries, Milton Gary L. Horsey, Bridgeville, to Katrina Watts, Bridgeville Robert Lee Miller, Berlin, Md., to Jessica Voorhees, Selbyville Darryl W. Mitchell, Laurel, to Tina Mae Ritchie, Laurel Bryan W. Blades, Seaford, to Suzana Domingues Medeiros, Chevy Chase, Md. Alton Matthew Morris Brinkley, Millsboro, to Shelrita Bowden, Millsboro
News items may be mailed to the Seaford and Laurel Star, 628 W. Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973. Or they may be faxed to 629-9243.
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SOMETHING TO GET EXCITED ABOUT. 3 BR, 2BA home in well established neighborhood of North Shore Court. Brick fireplace, ceramic tile baths, refinished hardwood floors, flagstone foyer, formal dining room, screened porch, garage and more. Come see for yourself. $239,900 (MLS# 545150)
Waterfront, 1.04 acres on Brights Branch, S. West of Bridgeville. Completely remodeled in 10/06. Includes new heat pump & C/A, new windows, hardwood floors & W/ W carpet, all new appliances, and painted inside and out. $199,500 (MLS #542451)
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Police Journal Three Laurel fires investigated The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating three abandoned house fires that occurred in Laurel, within a three-hour span. The Laurel Fire Department with the assistance of the Gumboro, Blades, Seaford and Delmar Fire Departments responded to the following locations. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 11:30 p.m., on Fire Tower and Taylor Mill Road, Laurel. The property is owned by Jeff Givens of Laurel. Thursday, Feb. 22, at 12:30 a.m., on Wooten Road and Trussum Pond Road, Laurel. Sharon Conaway of Laurel, owns the property. Thursday, Feb. 22, at 3 a.m., on Old Sharptown Road, Laurel. State Fire Marshal’s Investigators have determined that the fires are incendiary. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fire Marshal’s Office, 856-5600.
Man Arrested for attempted murder Delaware State Police have arrested a Greenwood man for attempted murder in connection with an altercation that took place February 22 outside a home in the 14000 block of Friendship Lane. Prior to the altercation, which occurred around 5:10 p.m., the suspect and victim had apparently been drinking all day and got into an argument. The victim advised that the argument was settled peacefully, however; the suspect allegedly went into his home and retrieved two large knives. The suspect then allegedly charged at the victim while stating that he was going to kill him. The victim advised that he tried to retreat but fell down. The suspect then jumped on top of the victim and stabbed him numerous times. Several
people were able to intervene and pull the suspect off the victim. The victim was then transported to Milford Memorial Hospital. When troopers responded to the scene and attempted to take the suspect into custody, he resisted arrest. While resisting arrest, the suspect struck one of the troopers in his left eye causing a contusion and abrasions to it. The suspect was subsequently subdued and taken into custody. The victim, who is a 22-year-old man from Greenwood, was treated for puncture wounds to his left shoulder and right forearm, and lacerations to his right wrist and left forearm. Gilbert Deleon, 25, of Friendship Lane, was charged with attempted murder, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, second degree assault of a police officer, resisting arrest and terroristic threatening. Deleon was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $153,000 secured bond.
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Lenten meatless meals don’t have to be boring The first week of Lent has come and gone. One down, five to go. Marking the passage of each day and week of Lent was a necessary childhood activity for me. Since my family believed that fasting and abstinence were appropriate during this time, I had nothing but a vast wasteland of non-appetizing meatless meals to look forward to until the blessed arrival of Easter morning. The occasional pizza (minus the pepperoni) was the only bright light that guided me through countless dinners of lentil soup or breaded and fried flounder. It isn’t any wonder that I was well into adulthood before I was able to acquire a taste for other kinds of legumes and seafood. Today, thanks to the popularity of cooking shows and the emergence of creative chefs as superstars, the meatless meals of yesteryear have undergone quite a facelift. With creative and inspired recipes and easy access to hitherto unavailable fish and vegetables, we now have ample means to transform that Lenten Sahara into an oasis of mealtime delights. The best way find your own inspiration is to pick up a cooking magazine during the month of February because they’re invariably filled with innovative ideas for meatless recipes. This February tuna recipe from Philadelphia’s Circa restaurant, which was at the forefront of the Culinary Enlightenment 1999, is proof that “meatless” will never again be synonymous with “boring.”
Pan-Seared Tuna with Ginger-Shiitake Cream Sauce (Serves 6) 6 Six-ounce tuna steaks, each about 1-inch thick 2 tablespoons peanut oil 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
The Practical Gourmet 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, chopped 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps sliced 6 tablespoons soy sauce 1 and 1/2 cups whipping cream (if you’re worried about calories, try using light cream or fat-free half and half) 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Lime wedges (optional) Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Sprinkle 1 side of tuna steaks with pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Place tuna steaks, pepper side down, in hot oil and sear 2 minutes. Turn tuna over and continue cooking to desired doneness, about 2 minutes for rare. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet; keep warm in oven. Add butter, sliced green onions, cilantro, ginger and chopped garlic to same skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Mix in mushrooms and soy sauce and simmer 30 seconds. Add whipping cream or half and half and simmer until sauce lightly coats back of spoon, about 3 minutes for whipping cream (it will take a bit longer according to the amount of fat in the substitute you’re using). Stir in lime juice. Spoon sauce onto plates; arrange tuna atop sauce. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Concord Village to get $240,000 federal grant The Habitat for Humanity housing project in Concord, Concord Village, has received a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh. U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper (D-DE) and U.S. Rep. Michael Castle (R-DE) announced recently that the bank has approved more than $1.1 million in grants under its Affordable Housing Program (AHP) for six lower-income housing projects in Wilmington, Claymont and Seaford. Among those projects is phase two at Concord Village, which will receive $240,000. The grant will pay for four houses in the community. Habitat for Humanity is building 19 homes on the 15-acres plot. The four units that will be financed by this grant will be
reserved for first-time homebuyers. Two units will have three bedrooms and two units will have four bedrooms. One unit reserved for the homeless. Families are selected to buy the homes on the basis of need and ability to pay monthly mortgages of $350 to $450 per month. Homeowner candidates invest sweat equity and pay for their homes through no-interest, no-profit mortgages. Concord Village is the first subdivision developed by Sussex County Habitat for Humanity in conjunction with partner families. Volunteers, builders, churches and local businesses will also provide support.
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Community Bulletin Board Events
Farquhar at 629-2336.
Equine Council Benefit/Fund Raiser
Applications are now being accepted for the Seaford Lioness annual Miss Seaford pageant. The Pageant will be held on March 23, at the Seaford High School. Candidates must be freshmen, sophomores or juniors but do not have to attend Seaford schools. Candidates must live in the Seaford area. For more information or to pick up an application contact Bonny Hastings at 841-4884, or stop by Cut n' Up Family Salon, 628-8150. Little Miss Seaford will be held on that date also.
"A Casual Country Affair", dinner, dance, auction will be held March 23, 6-11 p.m. at Del. State Fairground, Harrington, in Exhibitors' Hall. Tickets available now through March 13, $25 a person, dinner buffet/hors d'oeuvres provided by Marilyn Smith Hastings, music by "Wild Horses"(country/50's-60's), cash bar, live and silent auctions. There will be a surprise introduction @approximately 9pm! Come join the fun, very casual attire...questions call Paula Barto 302-629-5233.
Homemade Easter Eggs Christ Lutheran Church is selling their Homemade Easter Eggs: Peanut Butter, Butter Cream, Coconut Cream, Feb. 28 through March 28. First ever and still the best on the shore, $3 each. Call 629-9755 or 629-9751.
‘Gold Fever’ musical The Woodbridge High School Performing Arts Department proudly presents "Gold Fever," a melodrama musical set in America's West during the gold rush years. Performance dates are March 2, 3, 9, 10, at 8 p.m. and March 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person, $3 for students with a valid ID. On March 10, the Woodbridge Music Boosters will be holding an all you can eat spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. before the show. The cost is $6 for the dinner; $11 for dinner and the show. On March 11, the cast and crew will be holding a "Talk Back" session immediately following the production. You can purchase tickets at the door, by contacting Bob Lewis at 3378289, ext. 315, or from any WHS drama student.
Life of Lincoln talk On Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m., the Seaford Historical Society along with the Methodist Manor House will present Daniel Pritchett with "Abraham Lincoln in Words and Pictures." Pritchett uses photographs, political cartoons and the prose of Lincoln to portray the accomplishments and importance of the 16th President. With having taught American history for 34 years, Pritchett has an enormous collection of slides, pictures and letters of Lincoln. "The visuals help bring the presentation alive," said Pritchett. "He was a master politician who used language brilliantly to inspire the country," is how Pritchett describes Abraham Lincoln. The meeting will be held at the Manor House. It is made available by the Delaware Humanities Forum. It is open to the public. There is no charge. For more information call Mary Ellen
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Two Chicks Barn Sale Local antique dealers host a special spring barn sale on Friday, March 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, March 25, noon-4 p.m., featuring primitive and shabby chic furniture, antiques, collectibles, house- wares, great garden goodies, Easter items, and much more. Discover a wonderful world of affordably priced and delightfully displayed treasures in a restored 1940s barn at 36225 Columbia Road, Delmar, DE. 19940. Call 846-3137.
Mystery Dinner Theatre Mystery Dinner Theatre featuring The Mystery of Montley's Manor, on March 15 and 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Laurel Wesleyan Church, Laurel. Costs $20 per an adult and $10 for children, 8 to 18 years old, includes dinner and show. A $5 charge for babysitting for children 7 and under includes dinner. This is open to the public. Proceeds benefit Laurel Wesleyan Youth attending International Youth Convention. Call the church office at 875-5380.
Benefit for Gerald Brown and family On March 3, a benefit will be held at the Laurel Fire Department for Gerald Brown and family. Gerald is the oldest son of Wayne and Marlene Givens of Laurel. He is a past president and an active member of the Laurel Fire Department, a farmer and an active member in the community. Gerald has leukemia. He has spent more than the last four months in Johns Hopkins Hospital and is now in Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania, a specialty Rehab Hospital. Gerald is fighting his second time with Leukemia. He has given so much to his community and it's time the community comes together and gives back. The benefit will be a dinner, auction and a dance at the Laurel Fire Department, March 3, starting at 5 p.m. The tickets are $10. Donations of items to be auctioned off at the benefit are welcome. To make a donation, or to buy tickets, call 875-7485.
Golden Dragons acrobats The Golden Dragons, the world's leading Chinese acrobatic troupe, will present
How to submit items Submit Bulletin Board items by Thursday at noon. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email morningstarpub @ddmg.net or drop off at 628 West Stein Highway, Seaford. Items appear in both the Seaford and Laurel Stars. an unforgettable acrobatic and theatrical performance on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m., in the theatre of the Arts & Science Center at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown. Ticket prices for the performance are $22 for adults, $18 for students with ID (must be presented at time of ticket purchase), and $10 for children 12 and younger. The theatre will open at 1 p.m. and it is open seating. Tickets are available for purchase Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; call 855-1617 to purchase by credit card or in person at Delaware Tech, Suite 109, Jason Technology Center.
Civil War and Beyond The Southern Delaware Choral Society, under the direction of John Ranney, is pleased to be the recipient of two grants
from the Sussex County Council which will enable the society to provide a limited number of complimentary tickets to local veterans for its spring concerts. Entitled, The Civil War and Beyond: a musical tribute to those who have served at home and abroad, the concerts will be performed at Woodbridge High School in Bridgeville on Saturday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., and the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m. Joining the Choral Society will be the Chesapeake Brass Band, guitarist-composer Jeffrey Van of Minnesota, composerarranger Rosemary Galloway of Toronto, arranger Roo Brown of Lewes and bagpiper Henry DeWitt of Rehoboth. Tickets for the general public are $15 for adults and $10 for students and are available by calling 645-2013. Veterans may obtain their complimentary tickets by contacting Jack Emery at 934-6569.
Laurel High ‘Grease’ tickets The Laurel High School Performing Arts Department will be presenting the musical "Grease" on March 8, 9, and 10 in the L.H.S. Auditorium. Curtain time will be 7:30 p.m. all three nights. Advanced tickets are on sale now through the LHS box office. Ticket prices: Adults $5, stu-
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MORNING STAR ✳ MARCH 1 - 7, 2007 dents under 18 and senior citizens $3 with ID. Only 250 tickets will be available per night, so advanced sales are recommended. For more information call 875-6120, ext. 273, or email bcass@laurel.k12.de.us.
Meetings Equine Council meets March 19 Meeting of the Delaware Equine Council will be held, Monday, March 19, at the Harrington Public Library, Harrington, at 7 p.m., all those interested in horses are welcome! Questions, call Nyle 422-4094 or Peggy 629-5233.
SHS Alumni Assn. Meeting tonight The SHS Alumni Association Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Thursday March 1, beginning at 7 p.m. in the downtown Seaford Museum. Any interested SHS alumni are welcome to attend. For more information contact Donna Hastings Angell at 302-629-8077.
AARP meeting notices March 1 & 8 AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 Board meeting, Thursday, March 1, at Methodist Manor House game room, Seaford, 1:30 p.m. AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 meeting Thursday, March 8, at Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall, Seaford, at 1:30 p.m. Seaford area includes all of Western Sussex County. Troy Dennis, Sr., marketing division, new Delaware Veterans Home, Milford, will speak. Guests are welcome; refreshments served. For information call 629-7950.
Bridgeville Kiwanis had speaker Mrs. Rita Hovermale from Woodbridge High School spoke at the Feb. 5 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville. Mrs. Hovermale was the 2004 Delaware Teacher of the Year and is in charge of the Early Childhood Education Program at Woodbridge. Her program instructs not only pre-school children, but also teaches high school students skills involved in caring for pre-schoolers and prepares them for careers in childhood education and child care.
Embroiders’ Guild meeting The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month, September through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome. Call 410-208-9386.
Marine Corps League The Marine Corps League meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Seaford.
Toastmasters Toastmasters of Southern Delaware meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in Bay Shore Community Church at 6 p.m. Develop your public
GOLF Kiwanis Tournament Friday, June 8, is the date for the 21st annual golf tournament sponsored by the Seaford Kiwanis Foundation, which was created to provide college scholarships to worthy and aspiring high school seniors. Thanks to enthusiastic participants and willing sponsors 44 students have been helped so far. Most have graduated. Last year’s winners are students at the University of Delaware, York College and at the University of Virginia. Mark your calendar and help the Kiwanis Club help deserving youth.
speaking skills in a supportive environment. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201, or joy@estfinancial.com.
Geologist to speak at Ag breakfast John Talley, director of the Delaware Geological Survey and state geologist, is the featured speaker at the Friends of Ag Breakfast on March 16 at 7:15 a.m. in Dover. Talley will discuss the occurrence and availability of ground-water resources in the coastal plain of Delaware and current and projected water demands for agricultural and non-agricultural water use. He will share his thoughts on potential conflicts that may arise from competing demands for water due to projected population growth during the next 25 years. The breakfast will be held at the Modern Maturity Center at 1121 Forrest Ave. in Dover. Cost is $15. To register, or for more information, call Alice Moore at 302-831-2504.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 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.
Trips Sight & Sound Bus Trip Christ United Methodist Church has scheduled a trip to Sight & Sound to see "In the Beginning" on April 25. Cost is $85 (includes transportation, show, and dinner at Bird In Hand). Leaves Christ United Methodist Church at 7:30 a.m. Call 875-4233 or 875-3278.
Seaford WPS Branson trip The Seaford WPS is sponsoring a nineday trip to Branson, Mo., May 3-11. The cost is $1,041 per person and includes bus transportation, eight nights lodging, eight breakfasts, eight dinners, eight shows, the
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Titanic Exhibit, Patch Collection Museum, Grants Farm and a guided tour of St. Louis including the Gateway Arch. All taxes, gratuities and luggage handling are also included. For more information contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.
Bus Trip to English Town, N.J. A Bus Trip to English Town, N.J., Saturday, April 7, at 5 a.m. from Bridgeville. From Hurlock, Md., 4 a.m. Price adults $25; children 12 years and under $12.50. For more information call Miss Paris Twyman, 1-410-754-9135 or Mrs. Melva Hill, 302-628-1242. Money due no later than Saturday, March 24. No Refund.
Caroline AARP plans trip The Caroline County AARP 915 will take a trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11 days beginning March 16. It will include a four-night stay in San Antonio with 18 meals, a guided tour, visits to the San Antonio River Walk District, The Alamo, the Institute of Texan Cultures, LBJ Ranch, the San Antonio Missions and the IMAX theatre, which will show "The Price of Freedom," and much more. For more information or to register, contact Peggy Perry at 1-410-822-2314 or pegperry@ myshorelink.com.
Mt. Calvary Minneapolis trip Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bridgeville, is sponsoring a trip to Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minn., from Aug.
11-18. Cost is $760 per person, double occupancy - $280 extra if only one person to a room. Cancellation insurance available upon request. Deposit: $200 non refundable due before March 5. Payment Plan April 5 - $150; May 5 - $150; June 5 $150; and July 5 - $110. Bus will be leaving from Mt. Calvary with other pickups which will be given at a later date. All checks should be made payable to Mt. Calvary UMC. Mail payments to Mary E. Jones, 16186 Progress School Road, Bridgeville, DE 19933. Price includes: Seven nights accommodations including seven deluxe continental breakfasts and six complete dinners including one dinner at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet, Ill. A guided tour of Minneapolis; a tour of the state capital in St. Paul, Minn; a day of shopping at the Mall of America, etc. For more information, call Mary Jones, 337-7335. The Rev. Baron N. Hopkins, Sr. is the Pastor.
Overnight Trip to Atlantic City Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism's Happy Timers organization presents an overnight trip to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. The event, which is open to the public, will take place March 22-23. The cost for the two-day trip is $105 based on double occupancy which includes motor coach transportation to and from the Wicomico Civic Center, one
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Etc. AARP offers driver safety program An AARP Driver Safety Course for people 50 and over will be given from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, at the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford. The two-day program, sponsored by the American Association for Retired Persons, stresses how older drivers may operate vehicles safely. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a certificate entitling them to a reduction in their auto insurance. A 15 percent reduction is given to anyone repeating the program within three years. For information and registration, call 629-8081, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. only. The cost is $10 per person.
Stay and Play Parents and children from birth to age four are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. Now thru-May 2007. Closed on school holidays. No registration required. Call Anna Scovel at 8565239 for more information.Seaford Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Rabies Clinic schedule The Rabies clinics will be held at the SPCA, Rt. 113, Georgetown. All dogs must be on leash; all cats must be in carriers. Dates are: Friday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, March 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Rabies vaccination is $10; Canine distemper, $12; Feline Distemper, $10; Bordetella (kennel cough) $10. This is a no-exam vaccination clinic that will be held monthly. Call for more dates, 856-6361.
Acorn Club directory The Acorn Club is at work on the 2007-2008 Directory. In order for a correct address to be published, you must contact Verizon and advise them of your current 911 address for their listing, therefore, it will be automatically be changed in our directory. If you would like to place a new ad in our directory, contact Anne Stewart, 629-8868. Any other questions? Contact Teresa Blades, 629-5229.
AARP Driver Safety course Laurel Senior Center is sponsoring an AARP Driver Safety Program Refresher Course. The course will be offered on Wednesday, March 7, and starts at 9 a.m. The cost is $10. Call early to reserve your space. For reservations call 875-2536.
night of lodging, one meal, one free show ticket the night of arrival (if available) and two days of coin bonuses. Located on the boardwalk, the Tropicana is rated the best casino in Atlantic City and offers first class shopping and dining. For details call Sharon Engster at 410-548-4900, ext. 118.
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. trip, June 18-22, $589 per person, which includes roundtrip Motor Coach, four nights hotel accommodations, four breakfasts, four dinners and six shows including: Grand Illusion, Country Tonite Theatre, Comedy Barn Theatre, Blackwood Breakfast Variety Show, The Miracle Theatre, Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show. Dolly Parton's Dollywood, visiting Gatlinburg, Tenn., taxes, tips, and baggage handling. For more information call 875-2536.
Food Appreciation Luncheon An Appreciation Luncheon honoring Sister Ruth Belle sponsored by Queen of Sheba Chapter #4, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation from Laurel, Saturday, March 17, noon to 2 p.m., at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 28 Church St., Bridgeville, DE 19933. Donation is $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 302-629-3655.
Spaghetti Dinner The Greenwood Mennonite School Music Boosters are offering an all-you-caneat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 17, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. There will be a variety of delicious pasta sauces and scrumptious desserts. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children age 4-12 or $30 per family. Children 3 and under are free, and takeouts are available. The Greenwood Mennonite School is located at 12802 Mennonite School Road in Greenwood. From Rt. 13, go east on Rt. 16, left on Rt. 36 and right on Mennonite School Road. For more information, call (302) 349-4131.
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AARP Picnic March 15 AARP Chapter 1084 Seaford Area Annual Picnic, Thursday, March 15, Nanticoke River Yacht Club, at noon. This year's theme is Carnival on the Nanticoke. Admission is covered dish plus $2. Chicken and beverages provided. Carnival-style entertainment. Members and guests must have reservations by March 10. Call Betty Martens, hospitality chair, 629-9789.
Fish dinners each Friday night through March 30 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church hall. Dinner runs from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Adults $7 and children $3. Includes "heart smart" flounder (or fish sticks), macaroni and cheese, homemade cole slaw, greens beans, and a roll. Beverages for those eating in. Take-outs are available. Look for the sign in front of church. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
St. George's United Methodist Church, located between Laurel and Delmar, on Saturday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon - featuring oyster fritters and chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs with homemade soups - cream of crab, peas & dumplings and vegetable beef. Eat in or take out. There also will be a silent auction and bake table. Call 302-846-2301 for more information if needed.
Blades Fire Hall breakfast All-you-can-eat breakfast, March 4, from 8 till 11 a.m., at the Blades Fire Hall, located at the corner of Cannon and Fifth streets in Blades. Cost is adults $7, children $3. Sponsored by the Auxiliary and Firemen of the Fire Company.
Bridgeville VFC Spring Dinner Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 18th Annual Spring Dinner, serving Roast Beef-n-Dumplings with all the trimmings, plus dessert, at the Bridgeville Fire Hall, Sunday, March 4, from noon to 5 p.m. Children under 12, $3; pre-school free; adults $9. A complete carry-out service will be in operation from the Engine Room, Containers and carry-out trays fur-
Sandwich day Hope Lodge Four holds Oyster Sandwich Day, March 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Also serving hot dogs and soup, at 102 West 6th St., just behind St. Phillip's Church, Laurel.
Soup and Sandwich Night The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford will have a "Soup and Sandwich Night" at
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VFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Monday-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Middleford Road, to benefit Veterans Relief Fund. All are welcome.
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Greenwood Mennonite School will hold a science fair on Friday, March 2 from 5-7:30 p.m. There will also be an open house from 6-7 p.m. where you can view the science projects, visit the classrooms and speak with teachers. Admission packets will also be available. For more information, call 349-4131 or visit www.gms-flames.org.
The Milford Community Unity barbecue chicken dinner will be held Saturday, March 31, at the Carlisle Fire Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. A person from the Milford Community will be honored as a volunteer of the year. Local officials and celebrities will be serving the BBQ chicken dinner that includes potato salad and baked beans. Community clubs and organizations will have the opportunity to have a booth during the event. This event is made possible by Community Partners including Milford Parks and Recreation, and the Milford Moose Lodge. If you would like to nominate a volunteer or to have a booth call Gary Downes at 422-8863.
Reunions Laurel Class of 1997 Looking for addresses for the Class of 1997, who graduated from Laurel Sr. High School. Call or email with your informa-
Morning Star Publications is publishing its annual Salute to Agriculture. In March thoughts turn to planting as the nation celebrates National Agriculture Week and the first day of spring.
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Woodbridge Scheduling Night Woodbridge High School students and their parents are invited to attend Scheduling Night which will be held on Thursday, March 1, or Wednesday, March 7, from 3:30-6 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to meet individually with their student's pathway teacher to plan for the 2007-2008 school year. Counselors will be on hand as well to answer any questions or provide assistance. Woodbridge High School has an awardwinning Career and Tech program and is expanding its Advanced Placement (AP) offerings this year. For more information contact the high school at 337-8289.
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CHURCH BULLETINS Seaford Lenten Services Rev. Drew Christian, president, Greater Seaford Ministerium announces Seaford Lenten services, sponsored by the Greater Seaford Ministerium, have begun. Services will be at noon at rotating designated churches and will be followed by a light lunch. The schedule and pastors bringing a short message is as follows: March 7 - Atlanta Road Alliance Church, the Rev. Homer McKeithan; March 14 - Mt. Olivet U.M. Church, the Rev. Peggy Briggs; March 21 - St. John’s U.M. Church, the Rev. Andy Kerr; March 28 - Our Lady of Lourdes, the Rev. Carlton Cannon.
Laurel Lenten Services The Laurel Ministerial Association will be holding special mid-week services during the season of Lent. March 1 - Centenary UMC, 200 West Market St., Laurel. March 15 - Mt. Pleasant UMC, Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Laurel. March 29 - Victory in Grace Tabernacle, 11528 Commercial Lane, Hickman Park, Laurel. All services begin at 7 p.m. In addition, there will be services sponsored by the Laurel Ministerial Association during Holy Week, April 2-8. An ecumenical Good Friday service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, on Friday, April 6, beginning at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, the community is invited to Janosik Park, Laureltowne, for a Son-Rise service at 6:30 a.m. For more information about any of the above Lenten services, call Pastor Fred Duncan, at 875-3398.
World Day of Prayer 2007 Men and women in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2. “United Under God’s Tent” is the theme used by women of Paraguay for the prayer service. The theme is a way of imagining how God acts. “United Under God’s Tent” is also God’s promise to us, and a call to work and to pray together for people in need all over the world. The service will be held on March 2 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford at 10:30 am. A reception will be held in the church hall following the service.
Homemade Easter Eggs Christ Lutheran Church is selling their Homemade Easter Eggs: Peanut Butter, Butter Cream, Coconut Cream, now through March 28. First ever and still the best on the shore, $3 each. Call 629-9755 or 629-9751.
Jerry Jones concert Award winning Gospel Music artist, Jerry Jones, will be appearing at the second Mission: Possible Concert at 7 p.m., March 2, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford. Jerry was awarded “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year” for 2004, 2005 and 2006 for the eastern U.S. by the Country Gospel Music Association. He also has been nominated for “International Male Vocalist” for the past three years and won the “International Songwriter of the Year” in 2005. Jerry’s song “Calvary” reached number 4 on the Country Gospel charts.
Mission: Possible is a faith-based organization, founded by Seaford High School junior Caitlin Wasson in 2006. It is designed to bring instruments and music to young musicians who cannot afford them in hopes that they will come to know the Lord through music. This organization is sponsored by Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford. The concert will also feature other local musical talent including youth from all over the county such as Dustin Anderson, Katie Hickey, Brittany Trout, Stephanie Miller, Erin Thomas and Caitlin herself. The very entertaining Seaford High School Jazz Band will also be playing. The other performers who are supporting this mission with their amazing vocal talents are Lori Jones, Lori Miller, Jeff and Kathy James and Pastor Tom Gross of Mount Olivet. To close the concert, local favorites and crowd pleasers, “Vital Signs” will play a set of old time rock and roll. Vital Signs features Dr. Anthony Policastro, Dr. Mark Antos, David Chandler and Ryan Handy. Buy tickets in advance at Mt. Olivet, Heritage Jewelers or by calling Caitlin Wasson at 629-6304. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Mystery Dinner Theatre Fundraiser The youth at Laurel Wesleyan Church will be attending an International Youth Convention in Orlando, Fla., in December. They need to raise approximately $50,000, which is half of the funding to make it affordable for all to attend. They are having various fundraisers to help supplement the costs. The biggest fund raiser is a Mystery Dinner Theatre on March 15 and 16, 6:308:30 p.m. Cost includes dinner and a show. Cost is $20 adults; $10 children 8-18 years
old. A $5 charge for babysitting children seven and under, includes dinner. This event is open to the public.
Delaware Pro-Life convention The Delaware Pro-Life Coalition will hold its 20th annual convention on Saturday, March 31, at the Holiday Inn Select in Claymont. This day-long event includes five nationally-renowned speakers. The event’s keynote speaker will be Leslee Unruh, who spearheaded efforts to ban abortion in South Dakota. The luncheon address will be given by David Bereit, who organized efforts to close abortion clinics. The banquet speaker will be Bobby Schindler, Terr Schiavo’s brother, addressing the crowd on the second anniversary of her death. Session speakers include Neil Noesen, a member of Pharmacists for Life, and Jason Buck of Culture for Life-US. The costs for the event are as follows: $45 for learning sessions only; $35 for banquet only; and $70 for learning sessions and banquet. For further information or registration call Joanne Laird at 302-479-5613 or visit www.delawarepro life.org.
Trinity UMC ‘Full Throttle’ “Full Throttle,” Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m., through April 7 at Trinity United Methodist Church Rec Building. Each week will feature a band or group, skits, movie clips from “The Passion of the Christ,” snacks, and fellowship. Bands include groups such as “Proof of Love,” “Rapper” “Tru Christian,” “Garden Praise Band,” “Ground Zero Master’s Commission,” Tim Ewing (AngelFire), and Mason Summers. For more information, call Pastor Tina Whaley at 841-7589. More church news on pages 21 and 24
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 Tina Whaley
“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 Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: stjohns@dmv.com NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional 9:45 Sunday School 9:50 am 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 Sunday Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.
Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, Minister 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 Rev. Fred Duncan Church: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398 Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise 9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship
DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church 600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293 Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644 Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm
Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
HARVEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH “Heart Felt Praise” Relevant Bible Teaching Children’s Ministry Midweek Bible Study Tom Birowski, Pastor Seaford, Del. • 628-7771 94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956
875-7873 “A Place to Belong” SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m.
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
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
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
A high-risk gamble By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church
PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE
Use your imagination with me. The FDA outlaws dangerPretend that Disney World came out with its newest thrill ride. Folous foods, the government lowing all the test rides they disbans dangerous rides, but covered that 6 out of every 100 people who rode the ride became the government endorses violently ill and had to be hospitalthe dangerous act of gamized overnight. Do you think the regulatory agencies of our governbling ment should allow such a ride? Or imagine that Frito Lay pronoted just a few weeks ago, "Soon - very posed a new snack food that research indi- soon - people may be planning their Super cated made 6 out of 100 people break out Bowl trips to places like Newark, Dover in a painful rash that lasted for a month. and other Delaware towns." And that's just Should the FDA approve such foods? one event. We will become the only state Now imagine that there was a behavthis side of the Mississippi with such a ior- a non-necessary behavior- that resultform of gambling. ed in 6 out of 100 participants so addicted Make no mistake, gamblers will come to it that some lost their jobs, others their here. Be sure you are prepared for the houses, even their marriage and family prostitution, the crime, the abuse of alcoover it? Should the government turn a hol, and all the other societal garbage that blind eye to such behavior? naturally comes along. Some of us had Well, they do every day here in better take a road trip to Atlantic City and Delaware – it’s called gambling. Its simdecide if this is what we want our cities in ple, the FDA outlaws dangerous foods, the Delaware to look like because that's where government bans dangerous rides, but the the sports betting train is headed. government endorses the dangerous act of Now, I know that every behavior has gambling, because it is the government's its risk of abuse. Some become obese and bank accounts that are swelling. others become anorexic, but we have to Old news, you say? Not anymore. If deal with food. Some people become representative William Oberle Jr. has his thieves, and others corporate hard-hearts, way, gambling is going to new heights, or but we need commerce as a way of life. should we say new depths, here in But tell me, why do we NEED gambling? Delaware. As one of only four states alWe don't. Gambling is not necessary to lowed to conduct sports betting, Delaware life- in fact, it seems life draining to many legislators will consider this new source of people and communities. I have personally come in contact with revenue to address state shortfalls. more than one person who has had their Will our legislators, and those of us life seriously devastated through gambling that elect them there ignore that six peraddiction. Adding sports betting as one cent of all gamblers find themselves admore avenue for such destruction is undicted? Will we disregard that already in the United States, 80 percent of all adoles- conscionable. So call your legislator and tell them to cents admit to having gambled in some find a new way to make up the deficits, form in the last year, and over 35 percent but deliver us from all that is coming our gamble at least once a week? way if sports betting becomes Delaware's We've already got a problem here in calling card to this country. Delaware and the addition of sports betting will compound our problems. WashThe Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel ington Times sportswriter, Thom Loverro Wesleyan Church.
543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 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.
Stapelton is the director for the Brown Trail School of Preaching. He and his family moved to Chimala, Tanzania in June of 1985, after spending 7-1/2 months with the Springtown, Texas church, which oversaw the work at Chimala. They spent the next three years at Chimala. In 1987 he started the Chimala School of Preaching. Following that they moved to Paoli, Ind. where Bob served as evangelist, and then one of the elders of the Stucker Street Church of Christ. In 1994 they returned to Chimala. Once again he served as administrator of the Mission, Hospital, and School of Preaching, where he also taught. In April 1998, they returned to the U.S. and located in Arlington, Texas, where he served as coordinator for the Chimala work with the New York Avenue Church of Christ. Pastor Doug Weimer invites the entire community to join them. For more information contactl the church, 875-7748.
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
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org
MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.
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Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGE 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.livingwaterworship.com Pastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones
Sunday Morning Wed. Bible Study & Worship & Children’s Children’s Discovery Club 7:00 PM Ministries 10:00 AM “Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”
YOU ARE INVITED! Come into This Church and Gather in Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6 Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson
VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
“A Growing Church For All Ages”
2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13
302-877-0443 410-957-4696
The Atlanta Road Alliance Church 22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.org Rev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr 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)
ome! Revelatio e To C n 22 Tim : 17 The Ark s ' t I Seaford Wesleyan Church
Passing on God’s Love and Grace in Laurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area United Methodist Churches
King’s St. George’s Mt. Pleasant
Worship Sun. Sch.
Gordy Rd. .......... 8:50....10:00 St. George Rd. .... 10:10..... 9:00
Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15 Pastor Barbara Auer
River of Life Christian Center 17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420 Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AM BIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM
Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio
Food Outreach Emergency Food
www.river-oflife.org
Sailor’s Bethel United Methodist Church Bethel, DE Pastor Arthur Smith III Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector
Unity Gospel meeting March 16-18 'Unity' Gospel meeting will be held at Laurel Church of Christ. Does God want us to unite with the works of other religious groups or separate ourselves? What is the difference between unity and mere togetherness? Are there certain requiremens for churches working together? What did the apostles have to say about unity? What unites two Christians and how does that help us grow spiritually? Just exactly what is God expecting of you and me? Friday, March 16, 7 p.m. - God's Attitude Toward Unity; Saturday, March 17, 7 p.m. - Requirements For Unity; Sunday, March 18, 9 a.m. - Bible Class - Christian Unity; Sunday, March 18, 10 a.m. - The Preaching of Paul on Unity; Sunday, March 18, 6 p.m. - The Christian's Obligation in the Interest of Unity. The featured speaker at the event will be Bob Stapelton.
Messiah’s Vineyard Church
Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830
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 629-7979
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
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
Laurel Wesleyan Church
The Gift of His Love
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
Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 11:00 Sunday Evening Worship and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey
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OBITUARIES Pegeen T. Brown, 50 Pegeen T. Brown of Seaford, formerly of Shrewsbury, PA and Baltimore, MD, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. Brown was a dedicated kindergarten teacher at Woodbridge Elementary Pegeen T. School. She was a member Brown of AAUW. She was a member of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was chairperson of this year’s hospital dinner/auction. Mrs. Brown was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford and had been active in Our Lady of Grace and St. Francis of Assisi churches when she lived in Baltimore. She loved to sing and host her St. Patrick’s Day parties and was famous for her corned beef and cabbage. Mrs. Brown believed in hugging her friends often. Pegeen’s daughter, Samantha “Sam” Brown died in a car accident on January 24, 2007. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband of 24 years, Thomas E. Brown, her daughter, Anne C. Brown, her mother Helen E. O’Neill of Baltimore, her sisters, Kathleen O’Neill, Sheila Donahue and her husband, Steve, Maureen Ciesielski and her husband Jack, Sharon O’Neill, Siobhan O’Neill, Moira Atkinson and her husband Greg, Deirdre O’Neill and her brother, Michael O’Neill and his wife Mary Ann. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Hwy, Seaford. Friends may call at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley Street, Seaford, on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial will be private. The family suggests donations may be made to the Nanticoke Health Services Auxiliary Dinner/Auction, for “The Pegeen and Samantha Brown Pediatric Fund,” Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, c/o Renee Morris, 801 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE 19973.
Barry L. Kingsbury, Jr., 27 Barry L. “Buster” Kingsbury, Jr. of Bridgeville died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Mr. Kingsbury was the manager of the Seaford Cigarette Outlet. He was an avid outdoorsman who particularly enjoyed waterfowl hunting Barry and fishing. He liked spending time with his family and friends. His loving companion of more than seven years, Cathie Ferara and her family will especially miss him. He will be dearly missed by his mother Kathy Roddey and his sister Audra Kingsbury, both of Seaford, his step-dad, Mark Hardesty and his wife, Lauren and brother Trevor all of Bethel, his grandmother, Shirley Merritt and her husband Paul of Seaford, his aunt and uncle, Margie and Kirk Willey and cousins Brandon and Chad, his aunt and uncle Joan and Charles Hardesty and cousin Cole all of Seaford. Other survivors include his father Barry L. Kingsbury, Sr. and his wife Paige of Bar-
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clay, Md. and his paternal grandparents Dr. Robert Kingsbury and his wife Mildred “Polly” of Crumpton, Md. His grandfather, Thomas T. Roddey Jr., preceded him in death. Buster was liked by all who met him and he will be missed by countless friends and family. Funeral Services were on Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. The family suggests donations may be made to Ducks Unlimited, P O Box 357, Seaford, DE 19973.
Michelle Lynn Austin, 27 Michelle Lynn Austin of Delmar died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Salisbury, a daughter of Beverly Johnson of Gumboro and Warren Kinzer of Delmar. Michelle attended Indian Michelle River High School and won Austin the Dedicated Student Award at James Grove Adult Education. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Used Car Factory in Frankford. Gardening was a favorite activity and she enjoyed flowers, riding four-wheelers with her husband, Kevin, and she loved dogs and animals, especially her cockatiel, “Pearl.” More than anything, Michelle cherished spending time with and reading to her daughter, Brittany. She was the beloved wife of Kevin Austin of Delmar and the cherished mother of her daughter, Brittany Kinzer Austin. She is also survived by her mother, Beverly Johnson of Gumboro; her father, Warren Kinzer of Delmar; four sisters, Kathy Bishop and her husband David of Millsboro, Mona Hodges and her husband Dale of Dagsboro, Sarah Ganey of Florida and Doris Stewart of Greenwood; three brothers, William Johnson and his wife Tracy of Millville, Christopher Kinzer of Wilmington and Walter “Wally” Kinzer and his wife Jennifer of Middletown. She is also survived by her mother- and father-in-law, Diane and Thomas Baione of Pittsville; and a sister-in-law, Kandy Mitchell of Pittsville, Kandy’s children, Tyler Jester and Kaleigh Truitt, and her fiancé, Kevin Truitt. Also surviving her are several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were on Feb. 19, at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, where family and friends called. Interment followed the services at Line Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Fund account for Brittany Kinzer, c/o The Bank of Delmarva, 12 E. State St., Delmar, MD 21875.
N.J. During World War II, she worked as a secretary for the Department of the Army. Following the war, she and her husband owned and operated the NAPA Store in Morisville, Pa., for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Jules J. Kosco, whom she married on Jan. 26, 1952; two daughters, Barbara K. and husband John Loeper of Waynesburg, Pa. and Virginia A. and husband, Geoffrey Werner of Seaford; a brother, Robert Stein of Pensacola, Fla.; four grandchildren, Daniel J. Loeper, Julia R. Loeper, Sarah E. Werner and David G. Werner and several nieces and nephews; She was predeceased by a brother, H. Roy Stein. At the request of the deceased there will be no public visitation or services at this time. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 N. Maiden St., Waynesburg, Pa. 15370.
Earle L. Breeding, 78 Earle Lyden Breeding of Federalsburg, Md., passed away on Friday, Feb. 16, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Easton. He was born July 16, 1928 in Ridgely, Md., a son of Earle Linsley Breeding and Ethel Agnes Robinson Breeding Workman. Mr. Breeding attended Federalsburg School and graduated from Hurlock High School in the class of 1946. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was a life member of
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the Federalsburg VFW Post 5246, served twice as commander, 1979-1980 and 19891990. He was also past District Commander of the VFW. As a member of Federalsburg Jaycees, he served as president from 1963-1964. He was a member of the Nanticoke Lodge, #172, A.F.&A.M., and was a 3rd degree Mason. His other memberships included Seaford Moose Lodge and the Hurlock American Legion Post 243. He was proud to be a plank owner of the USS Salem, where he served his military duty and a charter member of the USS Salem Association. He was honored for attending every reunion from the beginning of the association in 1989. He owned and operated Breeding’s Body Shop in Federalsburg. His other interests included restoring antique cars, collecting antique cars and tractors, and he was a NASCAR fan. Much of his time was spent enjoying his grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Breeding, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lynne Towers Breeding, who he married on May 25, 1986; three children, Edward E. Breeding of Marydel, Sue Brunner of Seaford, Heather Kraus of Preston, four grandchildren, Christopher Breeding of Rehoboth, Adam Caldwell of Seaford, Jonathan Kraus and Hope Kraus, both of Preston, and his former wife, Annabelle Davis of Seaford. Funeral services were on Feb. 20, at Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg with the Rev. Dale Evans officiating. A Masonic service was held on Monday evening, Feb. 19, at the funeral home and a VFW memorial service was held on
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Marjorie J. (Stein) Kosco, 87 Marjorie J. (Stein) Kosco of Waynesburg, Pa., died at 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at Rolling Meadows Nursing Home in Waynesburg, Pa. Mrs. Kosco was born on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1919, in Trenton, N.J., a daughter of Ervin R. Stein and Martha (MacClure) Stein, who predeceased her. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Mass. She sang for the Bel Canto Choir in Trenton,
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MORNING STAR ✳ MARCH 1 - 7, 2007 Tuesday. Interment followed at Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock. Serving as pallbearers were Ed Breeding, Richard Breeding, Wayne Trice, Chip Davis, Ronald Christopher, and Bobby Cordrey, and serving as honorary pallbearers were Christopher Breeding and Adam Caldwell. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Christy Coale, 216 North Main St., Federalsburg, MD 21632; or to the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza I, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Elizabeth Alice Nichols Jones, 89 Elizabeth Alice Nichols Jones, formerly of American Corner near Federalsburg, died at Caroline Nursing Home in Denton, Md. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007. She was born at Finchville in Dorchester County on Sept. 5, 1917 a daughter of Artery Nichols Elizabeth Jones and Maltina Dickerson Nichols. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Victor E. Jones, on Nov. 24, 1980. She worked previously for the former Excelsior Pearl Works in Federalsburg, and for Tri-Gas & Oil Company in Federalsburg. She retired from Holliday Inn in Easton as their bookkeeper. She was a member of Harmony United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, especially working with flowers and being with her family. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard Nichols, Raymond H. Nichols, and William O. Nichols and three sisters, Myra Hayden, Mildred Bounds, and Martha Passwaters. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie J. Galloway of Federalsburg and two sons, Edward A. Jones of Federalsburg and John W. Jones of Corpus Christi, Texas. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Angie Galloway of Federalsburg, David E. Jones of Pasadena, Md., Jennifer Wright and her husband Joey, of Cedar Park, Texas, and John E. Jones of Corpus Christi, Texas, and one great-grandchild Benjamin W. Wright, of Cedar Park, Texas and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg. Interment followed at Hill Crest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Harmony United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 6121 Bethlehem Road, Preston, MD 21655.
Linda White, 94 Linda Calhoon White, born March 7, 1912, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 in Seaford Center. She had been a resident there for 5 years. Linda lived in Bridgeville, all of her life. In the 1930’s she was a postal telegraph operator. She married Gilbert White in 1942 and became a housewife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Sulinda Calhoon and her husband, Gilbert “Sandy” White. Mrs. White is survived by two daughters, Linda Layton and husband Michael and Barbara Tull and husband, Daryl, both of Bridgeville. She is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Mary Gilbert Layton of Wilming-
ton; Anne Villalobos and her husband Osiel and children Aiden and Avery of Seaford; and Scott and his wife Lisa Tull and children Courtney and Dylan of Greenwood. Funeral services were on Feb. 23, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, where friends called. Interment was private. The family wishes to thank Dr. Vance Prewitt of Laurel, and the staff of Seaford Center for their care and love for our Mom.
Joseph S. Pennell, 50 Joseph S. Pennell of Oak Orchard died at home on Feb. 19 2007. He was a son of Francis and Margaret Anderson Pennell, who predeceased him. Joseph enjoyed working in the yard, hunting, fishing, and building things. He is survived by his wife: Carla Johnson-Pennell of Oak Orchard; two friends Pam Conaway of Oak Orchard and Cheryl Wooten of Georgetown. Children, two Sons: Joe Pennell III of Selbyville, and Jason Pennell of Millsboro; two daughters, Jacki Hammond and husband Timothy of Laurel, and Wiley Covington and husband Steven of Millsboro. Also surviving are a brother, Frankie Pennell of N.C. and two sisters, Kathy Green and Pat Allen of N.C. Also six grandchildren, Jacob, Jared, Justin, Jonathan, Stevie and Shelby. Funeral service for him was on Friday, Feb. 23, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where friends called prior to the service officiated by the Rev. Rob Townsend. Interment was in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel. Contributions may be made to the Heffer Fund c/o Grace United Methodist Church, PO Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966. Arranagements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Dallas Troy Wright, 39 Dallas Troy Wright of Millsboro died Feb. 21, 2007 at home. Dallas was a member of the Nanticoke Indian Association. He enjoyed motorcycles, tractors, hunting, hot-rods, old cars and most importantly his family. He was a self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Israel United Methodist Church in Lewes. He was preceded in death by Harry and Delilah Norwood. Mr. Wright is survived by his mother and step-father, Joyce S. and Sam “Papa Bear” Shockley of Milford; his father, Dallas Wright of Millsboro; his fiancé, Tonoa Harmon of Millsboro; two sons, Austin Wright and Gerald Harmon; two daughters, Cheyenne Wright and Natalee Milburn; a God-daughter, Rhiannia Norwood. Two brothers, Michael Wright of Seaford, and Tyler Wright of Millsboro; two grandchildren, Jeremiah Harmon Bosley and Gabryele Carter. Nieces, Aliyah and Deja; nephew, Kaelan. His service is on Friday, March 2, at noon at the First Seventh Day Adventist Church, Millsboro, where friends may call Thursday night at the church from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m.-noon. Pastor Colby Matlock and the Rev. Thomas Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in Israel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lewes. Contributions may be made to, the Dallas Troy Wright Fund, c/o PNC Bank, PO Box 507, Millsboro, DE 19966 Arrangements were by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Manuel Antonio Ruiz, 21 Manuel Antonio Ruiz, a hospital Corpsman Third Class Petty Officer, of Federalsburg, Md., died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 as a result of a helicopter crash while defending our freedom in Iraq. He was born March 19, 1985 in Rota, Spain, the son of Manuel Ruiz and Lisa Harris Ruiz. He graduated from Colonel Richardson High School Class of 2003. Manuel joined the United States Navy in May of 2005. He attended Recruit Training and Hospital Corps School in Illinois. From there, Manuel reported to Field Medical Service in North Carolina. He served as a helicopter paramedic, and was on his second tour of duty in Iraq, responsible for saving the lives of U.S. and allied forces on the ground. Manuel was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for his dedication to duty, and was also awarded the Purple Heart. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers, Joshua Ruiz and Jacob Ruiz, both of Federalsburg, paternal grandfather, Tito Bermudez Caromona of Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. Friends called at the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg on Feb. 21. A reception followed the visitation at Federalsburg V.F.W. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 22, at Arlington National Cemetery. The funeral procession left from the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company. The Ruiz family requests donations be made to the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society at NMCRS. org to the Fallen Soldiers Fund at FallenSoldiersFund.com.
Birdie Stevens, 77 Birdie Stevens of Laurel passed away on Feb. 15, 2007 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Seaford. She was born in Harlan, Ky. a daughter of Bradley and Etherl Miniard, who predeceased her. Mrs. Stevens was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Raymond F. Stevens of Laurel; a son, Raymond M. Stevens of Laurel, and a daughter, Carol Ann Lindsey of North Carolina. All Services will be private and inurnment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Arrangements were by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.
Betty Scarborough, 72 Betty E. Scarborough of Laurel went to be with the lord on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born near Shortly, Del., a daughter of Mack and Ruth Marvel, who predeceased her. She loved dearly her family and gardening. She had once operated a daycare in her home in Laurel and worked at the Blue Ridge Shirt Factory years ago. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Harry Reese Marvel. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leroy Scarborough of Laurel; two sons, Ed Scarborough of Tarboro, N.C. and Corbet Scarborough of Laurel; two daughters, Brenda Whealton and her husband John of Georgetown and Faith Ann Hartman and her husband Mark of Laurel. She is also survived by her siblings, a brother, George Marvel of Georgetown; two sisters, Pauline Eskridge of Smyrna,
PAGE 23 and Audrey Leggs of Laurel. Also surviving are five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and special friends, Lewellyn Broome and Lotis and Jean Brewer. A Funeral Service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Feb. 27, where friends and family called. The Rev. Andrew Kerr and Ron Jester officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery Laurel, De.
Jack Wesley English Jr., 59 Jack Wesley English, Jr., of Seaford died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 at his home. Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Jack W. English, Sr. and Audrey Virginia Mayne English, and step-mother, Elizabeth “Libby” English. Mr. English was a 1966 graduate of Wicomico High School in Salisbury. He worked in local restaurant Jack businesses for 30 years, English during that time he worked alongside his father at English’s Family Restaurant in Salisbury. He moved in 1984 to Marathon, Fla., where he was self-employed as a charter boat captain. Returning to the area in 1988, he settled in Seaford and began working for the State of Maryland where he went on to become the Assistant Commissioner for Maryland Occupation of Safety and Health. He was also a member of the Maryland Safety Council. Mr. English is survived by his wife, Donette C. Stallard English of Seaford; four children: Melissa English Shock and her husband, Brendan of Salisbury, Md., Jack W. English III and his wife, Kristen of Cincinnati, Ohio, Scott M. Cannon and his wife, Fernanda of San Diego, Calif., and Kathryn E. English of Seaford and her fiancée, Clinton McCutchen of Laurel; grandchildren: Emily, Jack IV, Abigail, Maxwell Bryce; two sisters: Linda Collier and her husband, Charles of Deal Island, Md. and Susan Cannizzaro and her husband, Rick of Jacksonville, Fla.; and friends, Lynn and Leon Widdowson of Dover. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 3, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Holloway Funeral Home. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. The family asks that donations be made to the Jack W. English, Scholarship for Culinary Arts, c/o Wicomico High School, 201-299 Long Ave., Salisbury, MD 21804. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804.
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Carlos W. Elliott Who passed away on March 5, 1975 Every road must have an ending, And from loved ones we must part. But the many cherished memories Will live forever in our hearts. Sadly missed by Daughters, Dolores Culver & Family Janet Kelley & Family
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CHURCH BULLETINS Chapter of the Brotherhood Plans are going forward at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for the formation of a Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, an organization of the Episcopal Church founded in 1883. This chapter is open to all men in St. Luke’s parish and in the community and will offer the opportunity for men to gather together for prayer, study, service and fellowship. Call the church office at 629-7979 or Joe Coladonato at 629-5597.
All Saints Lenten services All Saints Episcopal Church, Delmar, Palm and Passion Sunday, April 1. The 10 a.m. service will begin in the parish hall with the traditional blessing and distribution of palms. The service will continue in the church with the reading of our Lord’s Passion concluding with Eucharist. Maundy Thursday, April 5 Service begins at 7 p.m. and will conclude with the stripping of the altar in preparation for Good Friday. Good Friday Service, April 6 Noon and 7 p.m. The full penitential service will be offered. The Prayer Book service with the stations will last approximately one hour. Easter Sunday, of the Resurrection, April 8. The 10 a.m. service will be a joy-filled celebration of Resurrection with beloved hymns and communion for all baptized persons.
Seaford Mission ceremony The Seaford Mission cordially invites you to the Graduation of Class 20 from the Mission's Discipleship Program on Friday, March 2. A pot-luck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Graduation Ceremony will follow at 7:30 p.m. Help us celebrate the beginning of a new season in the lives of our graduates. The dinner and ceremony will be held at St. John's United Methodist Church, 300 Pine Street at Poplar, Seaford. Contact Cheryl or Nancy at the Seaford Mission at (302) 6292559. Let us know how many people will be attending and what covered-dish item you plan to bring. We look forward to sharing this time with you and our graduates. Thank you and God Bless from the Seaford Mission.
Centenary Church Gospel Café Centenary United Methodist Church, Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, is hosting a Christian music evening each Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Bruce and Nancy Willey are pre-
senting live Christian music, fellowship, and refreshments. March guest singers are: Mar. 3 - "Revived," "Sounds of Joy," Cassandra Abbott. Mar. 10 - Frank Silva, Samuel Hearn, Everett Hart. Mar. 17 - Denise Harper, Harold Boogie White, April Rosser. Mar. 24 - "Voices of Harmony," "Living Lights," Fred Brock, Gary Holloway, Randy Lee. Mar. 31 - Jim Perry, Sierra Spicer, Galen & Jillian Queen. Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us! Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Church office at 875-3983 or Bruce Willey at 875-5539.
Mt. Calvary BBQ and Fish Fry Big Winter BBQ and Fish Fry, 10 a.m. at Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Church, Concord. Platters of ribs, fish or chicken are $7. This event is sponsored by the Men of Mt. Calvary. For more information, contact William Palmer at 6295699 or John Oliver at 629-9722.
2nd Sunday in Lent St. Luke's Episcopal Church will observe the second Sunday in Lent on March 4, at the 9 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist with the reading of The Great Litany, an ancient liturgy used at the beginning of the somber penitential season of lent. The 6 p.m. Thursday evening Holy Eucharist service will be followed by Stations of the Cross at 6:30 p.m. This service will continue throughout Lent. All are welcome to attend. St. Luke's is located on Front Street in Seaford.
There is no cost for this presentation and the public is invited to attend. For more information, contact the church office at 8754233.
Nyack College Concert On Sunday, March 11, at 7 p.m., the Atlanta Road Alliance Church will host a concert of sacred music performed by the Nyack College Chorale. Nyack College is a Christian liberal arts college in the New York metropolitan area. Under the direction of Prof. Joel Jameson, the Chorale will present a variety of music from Renaissance madrigals to Spirituals. The highlight of the evening will be selections from "I Am the Way," a dramatic musical depiction of the life of Christ by Jerome Hines. The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road, 1-1/2 miles north of Stein Highway (Route 20) in Seaford. The concert is free, but a freewill offering will be taken to help defray the costs of the tour. For more information, call the church at (302) 629-5600 or visit www.atlantaroadcma.org.
Shiloh House Friend-Raiser Responding to the cries for hope from parents all across Del-
marva, Shiloh House of Hope gears up to host its 2nd Annual Friend-Raiser. With several clients already in their non-residential program and parents participating in parenting classes, Shiloh waits for rezoning of property to build so that they can begin their residential program. At the event on Saturday, March 10 at the Sam Yoder Community Building in Greenwood, attendees will hear from former National House of Hope resident Jesse Cloud. She will share her story of hope, healing and restoration. The evening will be hosted by Joy 102.5!'s Rodney Baylous with good food, musical talent and a silent auction. Tickets for the event are $50 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Maria Peachey at 302-337-9330, or email her at maria@shilohhouseofhope.org.
Ladies Spring Conference “Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman,” Ladies and Teen Girls Spring Conference will be on Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Georgetown. Speaker will be Juanita Purcell of the Villages, Fla., Women’s Conference Speaker and Author. Come and
join us, find out the secret to contentment and beauty. There will also be a time of worship and praise, special reading, food and fellowship. Register by March 12, cost is $7. (Cost includes breakfast and lunch, on site.) Register after March 12, cost will be $15 per person. Call the church at 8563773.
Calvary Baptist Conference “Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman,” Ladies and Teen Girls Spring Conference will be on Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, Georgetown. Speaker will be Juanita Purcell of the Villages, Fla., Women’s Conference Speaker and Author. There will also be a time of worship and praise, special reading, food and fellowship. Register by March 12. Cost is $7, which includes breakfast and lunch, on site. After March 12, the cost will be $15 per person. Call 856-3773.
Christ Lutheran Lenten Christ Lutheran Church is observing the Lenten season with special Wednesday evening services. All services begin at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the services now through March 28, there will be covered dish dinners at 6:30 p.m.
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Luncheon & Auction St. George's United Methodist Church, located between Laurel and Delmar, on Saturday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will hold its Annual Spring Luncheon - featuring oyster fritters and chicken salad sandwiches, hot dogs with homemade soups cream of crab, peas & dumplings and vegetable beef. Eat in or take out. There also will be a silent auction and bake table. Call 302846-2301 for more information if needed.
Suicide Prevention Workshop Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, is sponsoring a special presentation by the Delaware Mental Health Association on Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m.-noon, at the church. This presentation will feature representatives from the Delaware Mental Health Association who will help identify the warning signs of suicide and discuss issues related to depression and other mental illnesses.
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Joe Massey's 7th Daytona Race Party By Herb Litchford Approximately 55 people gathered in Joe Massey's garage on Feb. 18, to enjoy an afternoon of fellowship, good food, and prizes. The party got off to a good start with Joe presenting a plaque to Frank Dean for his support and dedication in making this year's event a success. Many people brought dishes of food which were devoured during the course of the day. Hors d'oeuvres of single fried oysters lasted only briefly for the early birds, but Ernie Lyons had brought a casserole of scalloped oysters that seem to satisfy the seafood lovers. Nearly 15 door prizes were given to those fortunate enough to hold winning numbers. A 50-50 drawing was held and Don Drugash of Seaford was the
ultimate winner. A blind drawing for drivers in the Daytona Race was held and Tim Cooper, who by chance had picked Kevin Harvick, was the grand prize winner. Second place or runner-up went to Kenny Stafford, who with seconds remaining had been sitting there, smiling like a Cheshire cat until Harvick inched his way by Mark Martin. Third place award went to Mike Fletcher who had drawn Jeff Burton, but wasn't aware he was a winner until the next day shame on you Mike! The biggest winners of the day are Ethan and Becca Wheatley, son and daughter of Mark and Missy Wheatley, who had been selling candy bars for the Nanticoke Little League until David Stafford (Heavy) bought the box and remaining contents which abruptly put them out of business.
Police ask public’s help in finding eBay scammer Delaware State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect who is accused of scamming a woman on e-Bay. This same suspect is also accused of selling a car, which he did not own, to another victim. Reginald H. Pimental, 23, of Millsboro, is currently wanted by the state police on two counts of felony theft by false pretense, and he is wanted on five court capiases. In August 2006, a 54-year-old female victim, from Michigan, placed a bid for a diamond ring on eBay and lost the auction. The victim then received a second chance email from the suspect, who provided his phone number and correct last name but a different first name. After conversing with the suspect, the victim agreed to pay $2,500 for the ring. The victim paid the suspect via paypal; however, to this day she has not received the ring. The victim has made numerous calls and sent emails to the suspect demanding the ring to no avail. While investigating this incident, state police detectives also received a complaint from a second victim who claimed he was scammed by the suspect. On Feb. 11, a 32-year-old male victim, from Millsboro, agreed to purchase a 1999 VW Jetta from the suspect for $1,500. The victim knew the suspect so he felt he could trust him. The victim paid
the suspect the money; however, when he went to obtain the title from a third party, this person did not know what he was talking about. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had just purchased the vehicle from a dealership and had not made any payments on it. The dealership still holds the title and is planning to repossess the vehicle. Anyone who believes they have been scammed by the suspect, or know his whereabouts, are urged to call Detective Cheryl Arnold at (302) 856-5850 Ext. 257.
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People Meredith, DiNunzio are married The marriage of Jessica Meredith to Dominick DiNunzio took place Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, at 2 p.m., at Grace Baptist Church, Hurlock, Md., with Pastor Dave Stewart officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Meredith of Seaford. She graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., and in employed by AutoTrader.com. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominick DiNunzio of Quarryville, Pa.. He graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., and is employed by IKON Office Solutions. Jillalison Camp of Vineland, N.J., was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Angela Meredith, Julie Condos, Rachel Venzuch, Kristin VanLenten and Jessica Drennen. Flower girl was Madison Fleming of Cambridge, Md. Serving as best man was Anthony DiN-
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unzio of Quarryville, Pa. Groomsmen were Alan Stamey, Mark VanLenten, Justin DiNunzio, James Taylor, Aaron Fisher, Jeff Meredith and Ritchie Thurman. Ring bearer was Tyler DiNunzio. After a wedding cruise to the Mediterranean, the couple will reside in York, Pa.
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Graham and Presutti are wed Kristin Graham and Daniel Presutti were united in marriage on May 13, 2006, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, Ga. Father John Markham officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Graham of Seaford. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Presutti of Wethersfield, Conn. The maid of honor was Kyle Bryden, sorority sister of the bride, of Mt. Laurel, N.J. The bridesmaids were Lauren Martin of Kent Island, Md., Jennifer Dorffeld and Holli Weaver of Savannah, Ga., all friends of the bride, and Bevin Presutti of Stam-
ford, Conn., sister of the groom. The best man was Douglas Presutti of New York City, brother of the groom. The groomsmen were John Dorffeld, John Barton, Asley Garry and Matthew Vollar, all fellow Army officers of the groom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah. The couple spent their honeymoon in the Caribbean and now reside in Savannah. The bride is a registered nurse at Savannah Memorial Hospital. Her husband is a captain in the U.S. Army and is stationed at Ft. Stewart near Savannah.
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Wheatley and Senkbeil engaged Kristin Elizabeth Wheatley and William Edward Senkbeil III have announced their engagement. She is the daughter of Charles and Maryann Wheatley of Delmar, Del. He is the son of Bill and Cheryl Senkbeil of Hebron, Md. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Delmar High School and is attending Salisbury University, working toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After graduation she plans to attend graduate school to pursue a PhD. Her fiancé is a 2001 graduate of Mardela High School. He attended WorWic Community College and is employed by Columbia Amusement in Delmar, as a service technician. The wedding is planned for Aug. 11 at Gateway Church of Christ in Mardela Springs, Md. The reception will follow at Chateau De Ville in Salisbury, Md. Formal wedding invitations will be issued.
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Richard Wayne Wesner and Jean Ann Wesner of Bridgeville announce the engagement of their daughter, Penny Jean Wesner, to Simon Wayne Sharp, son of Simon Leroy Sharp and Regina Stachnick of Delaware. The couple became engaged at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve while in Wilmington with some friends and family. The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Woodbridge Sr. High School. She is employed with County Bank in Seaford. Her fiancé is a 1994 graduate of Woodbridge Sr. High School. He is employed with Advanced Auto parts in Seaford. A June wedding is planned.
Smith, Pellish plan a Florida wedding Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Smith of Boca Raton, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pellish of Lake Hiawatha, N.J., announce the engagement of their son and daughter, Jason E. Smith and Kathleen M. Pellish. Smith is employed by the Office Depot Corporate Division in Delray Beach, Fla. His fiancee is an elementary school teacher at Whispering Pines Elementary School in Boca Raton. A Jan. 26, 2008, wedding is being planned in Boca Raton. Smith is the grandson of Harriet W. Hickman of Laurel.
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Health Some medicines risky for young children By Dr. Anthony Policastro Colds and coughs are usually minor illnesses. The medications used to treat them can be more dangerous than the illness itself. Three children under 6-months of age died from overdose of cough and cold medications in 2005. One of them had taken two different medications with the same drug. There are three groups of drugs that we see in these preparations. The first of those are decongestants. They work very well for runny noses. However, they are the ones with the worst side effects. One of them is called phenylpropanolamine. It is no longer available. It used to be the main ingredient in Dimetapp. A second one is called pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). It was in the medications taken by all three of the infants that died. In low dose it is something that I have long prescribed. I never had many problems with that low dose prescribing. A third one is called phenylephrine
Three children under 6-months of age died from overdose of cough and cold medications in 2005 (Neosynephrine). It works fairly well as a nose drop but does not work very well when taken orally. The second group of drugs is antihistamines. They work well for allergies. They do not work as well for acute things like colds. However, most of the over the counter cough and cold drugs now contain only antihistamines. The drugs that fall into this category include chlorpheniramine (Chlortrimeton),
Health Bulletins Buy a Brick Campaign Help “pave the way to independence” for people with disabilities by participating in Easter Seals’ Buy a Brick Campaign. All bricks will help construct a patio at the Easter Seals Tunnell Center, located at 22317 DuPont Blvd. in Georgetown. This wheelchair-accessible patio, featuring the Easter Seals’ lily design, will help people with disabilities enjoy the outdoors. Bricks can be personalized to honor a family member, Easter Seals staff member or participant, or local business, and are tax-deductible. For more information, contact Clour at 800-677-3800 or rclour@esdel.org
Delaware Healthy Living Expo The Delaware Healthy Living Expo, featuring an array of speakers and workshops on issues of family, physical, spiritual, financial, emotional, and intellectual wellness, will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Headlining the workshop programs will be Lisa Whaley, founder and president of Life Work Synergy, LLC. Whaley, who is also an accomplished author, will present “Finding the Off Switch in an Always On World” to give insight to attendees on finding a harmonious balance between work and life. Four additional speakers will follow addressing healing, self-sabotage, positive
attitudes, and exercise. Admission to the Expo is $7. A special luncheon package is also available for $17. You may preregister online at www.lifetimeexpos.com/holisticapp.html For more information about the expo, visit www.lifetimeexpos.com or call 215968-4593.
Holistic approach to health Massage therapists, physical therapists, acupuncturists, as well as doctors and nurses, can learn the holistic art of zero balancing through new workshops being offered at Delaware Technical & Community College. The Owens Campus in Georgetown will offer the 50-hour program - composed of two 25-hour segments taught over four days - beginning in early March. Zero balancing is a gentle, noninvasive, hands-on therapy received clothed while lying face up on a massage table. An advanced studies program for licensed or certified healthcare professionals, the course will teach participants the skills of balancing body energy with body structure and the unique touch that allows them to harmonize that relationship. It will be taught by Olaive Jones, MA, a certified zero balancer and faculty member of the Zero Balancing Health Association. For more information, call Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and brompheniramine (found in Dimetapp). The best way to use these is to try them. If they help the runny nose and do not cause side effects, continue them. If they don't work, stop them. If they help but cause side effects, the child is probably better off with the runny nose. The third group of drugs is the cough suppressants. Most of them are by prescription only. There is one over the counter cough suppressant. It is called dextromethorphan. The usual rule is that we never use cough suppressants in children under two years of age. That is related to the reason they are coughing to begin with. They are coughing to clear out infected fluids. If we stop that, it can cause pneumonia. Children under age two are more prone to pneumonia because of their small breathing passageways. This it is too risky to use it under that age. Over age two, while coughs may be annoying, they are not usually dangerous. Again there is still the possibility of caus-
ing pneumonia with a cough suppressant. That is especially true when the reason for the cough is wheezing. For that reason, I usually give wheezing medicine for children who wake up in the middle of the night with a cough. I do not suppress their cough. For the older child with a postnasal drip, there might be a reason for a single dose of dextromethorphan at bedtime to help them sleep. It does not need to be used the rest of the day. Sometimes, antihistamines can dry up the drip and a cough suppressant will not be necessary. It is worth trying the antihistamine first. It is interesting how something as simple as a cold can be so complicated to treat. All medications carry risks. The risks in a very young child are usually greater than those in an adult. Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical director at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.
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Family caregiving workshops scheduled According to the U.S. Department of health and Human Services, Administration on Aging, almost a quarter of all American households are involved in some form of caregiving for a elderly parent, relative or friend. About a fifth of these households are involved in "intense" caregiving, providing more than 40 hours of care per week. To help them, the Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families and the CARE Delaware Program of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities are sponsoring Giving Care/Taking Care, a family caregiver skills training program. This workshop program is especially for family caregivers that want to enhance their skills and abilities to provide care and to learn about resources and services
that might make their tasks easier. The program is presented in two sessions. The first covers basic topics, such as home safety, nutrition and other basic skills. Of particular concern in the second session are more intermediate topics, such as caring for bedridden patients and giving medicines. Preventing caregiver burnout and accessing community resources are covered throughout the program. The Program Leader is a former family caregiver who has also served as a nurse and a pastor. There is no cost to attend this program. Luncheon and refreshments are provided, as are valuable resource materials. Pre-registration is requested. Direct questions to Ms. Christa Winter of the Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families, 302-225-1040.
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Women’s Day event honors educators Dr Audrey K. Doberstein and Dr. Reba Ross Hollingsworth will be honored at the 13th annual Women's Day Celebration on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at The Clubhouse at Baywood in Long Neck. The event, which is presented by Delaware Technical & Community College and the Owens Campus Alumni Association, highlights the achievements of exemplary Delaware women and benefits the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. Dr. Audrey K. Doberstein, a Wilmington resident, earned a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Audrey After beginning Doberstein her career as an elementary school teacher, she served on the faculties of the University of Louisville, Cheyney State College, and the University of Delaware. She has served as the chairperson of review teams for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the state education boards in Delaware and New Jersey, and is past president of the board of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. She helped found Dorado Academy, a private, non-profit school in Puerto Rico and established a consulting firm which provided services to non-profit higher education agencies. In 1979, Dr. Doberstein began her tenure as the first and only woman to head a four-year college in Delaware. During her 26-year presidency, Wilmington College grew from two sites to six, offering 24 undergraduate programs, 16 graduate programs, and a doctorate in education. The expansion included a partnership with Delaware Tech to offer bachelor's degree and graduate studies at the Georgetown campus via evening, weekend, and accelerated programs for working adults. Dr. Doberstein has served as director and/or trustee for various civic organizations and is the recipient of several awards for her distinguished contributions and services. Now retired, Dr. Doberstein spends time with her husband, four children and five grandchildren.
Dr. Reba Ross Hollingsworth, a native Delawarean and Dover resident, is an action-oriented lady who has followed her dreams and Dr. Reba inspired others to Hollingsworth follow theirs. After earning a bachelor's degree from Delaware State College, Dr. Hollingsworth taught home economics and science for 12 years at William C. Jason High School in Georgetown. In 1966 she began employment as a guidance counselor at Dover High School and worked in that position until her retirement in 1988. In 2001, following doctoral work and advanced studies at several institutions, Dr. Hollingsworth earned her Ph.D. in counseling from Pacific Western University. She is a nationally certified counselor, participating in the standardization of the National Counselor Certification Test. Over the years, she has been an adjunct professor at the University of LaVerne, Delaware State University, and Wilmington College, counseling practicum supervisor for the University of Delaware, Southern Illinois University, and Wilmington College. In addition to being co-owner with her husband of Hollingsworth and Hollingsworth Consultant Services, Dr. Hollingsworth is and has been involved with numerous civic and professional organizations and is the recipient of various awards and honors. Due to her experiences with segregation, racism, and discrimination followed by affirmative action and desegregation, Dr. Hollingsworth used her influence to enact laws that protect individual rights and privileges. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is being funded by Karen Propes Burroughs in memory of her mother Mary Louise Propes. Underwriter for the event is Sussex County Council; table sponsors are Pat Campbell-White, the Cape Gazette, Delaware Electric Cooperative, the University of Delaware, and Wilmington College. Tickets for the Women's Day Celebration are $35 per person. For information or to purchase tickets, please call Alison Buckley, alumni coordinator, at 302855-1607.
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Great lady of Laurel to celebrate 99th birthday Well, now, when you talk about birthdays there is one that many AT URPHY people in Laurel are talking about at the present time. I looked It’s Mary’s 99th birthday, through my old columns, as I am and I called her Monday sure I have written about her before, but could not find anything, morning to see if I could so I’ll just let the memories about mention her in my the First Lady of Laurel, Mrs. column. “Yeah,” she Mary Goff, come to the surface. laughed, “Tell ‘em how It’s Mary’s 99th birthday, and I mean I am.” called her Monday morning to see if I could mention her in my colMary and Pete were among the first umn. “Yeah,” she laughed, “Tell ‘em how members of the Laurel Church of Christ mean I am.” and Mary still attends there today. Her Well, for a mean person, she certainly son Bobby is a preacher in Nashville, I has a lot of admirers, including parishbelieve. ioners at Laurel Church of Christ, seven Of course, the story about Johnny grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren Janosik coming up to Laurel to visit and 12 great-great-grandchildren, not to Mary’s son Jack in 1940 has been told mention 99 years worth of friends she many times, as Johnny and the $2 he had has gathered along the way. when he arrived are still here 60 years Mary and Pete Goff came to Laurel later. The Beasley family was here for around 1939, when Pete got a job workperhaps 10 to 12 years and Walley, who ing on the construction of the DuPont was Mary’s minister, and Betty became plant in Seaford. Later, he worked inside very close to Mary and Pete. In fact, they the plant. My grandmother, Blanche saw Mary through Pete’s passing. Murphy, and my mom and dad, Dot and After many years, my association with Tom Murphy, got to know them almost Mary increased through the church and immediately as their house was across after the Beasleys transferred to Columthe street from them in Laurel. bia, S.C., we all would go visit them. The Goffs had three children, Ruth, Jack and Bob. Ruth and Jack have passed This was always an adventure as Mary could stay up and talk long past the time away, as has Pete. To say Pete was the everyone else was more than ready for love of her life would be an understatebed. ment, as Mary was a very devoted wife. Our rides down there often involved Last time I talked about it, Mary still had my four children as well as Kay and many of Pete’s personal things in the Mary, and a couple of times Mary took a closet some 35 years after his passing. couple of her grandkids. Eating fried Mary and Pete got married in West chicken, brownies and more was just part Virginia when Mary was 13 years old of the fun we had as we headed south on and they were certainly no strangers to these 10- or 11-hour trips to Columbia hard times. In fact, they came to Laurel back then. Mary was a great southern in search of a better life. I could fill my cook long before they became famous on column with Mary’s stories about their television. At home up until perhaps a early days in West Virginia, where they year or so ago, Mary would cut her own were neighbors to the Janosiks. grass, repair her roof — yes, her roof — Mary’s toughness is the stuff movies and do anything else that needed to be are made of and getting her to tell you done. That’s part of the legend of Mary. about the furniture man trying to reposMy favorite “Mary story,” however, sess their bed is a great story. Mary was when a group of us held a birthday picked up a brick from the garden, told party for Mary in the gym at North Lauthe man if he didn’t want it on the side rel School many years ago. The Radish of his head he had best head on back family, the Conaways and so many more down the mountain. He left! gathered for this festive occasion and an In 1943, I was born and Mary tells me old friend from Camden, S.C., Dan she pushed me around in a stroller for all Knight was in Laurel on a business trip, to see. She says I was the “prettiest baby so he joined us. Everyone brought somein Laurel.” (My friend Ace Himes counters, “You must have been the only one.”) thing and Mary made her special meat-
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INTERPRETER/TUTOR PARAPROFESSIONAL The Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences is seeking an interpreter/tutor paraprofessional for the hearing impaired for middle school students (grades 6-8) starting the 2007-2008 school year. Qualifications include: • Registered member of Interpreters of the Deaf (National) and/or licensed as a teacher for the deaf. Applications are available at: www.sussexacademy.org or by contacting the school: Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences 21777 Sussex Pines Road Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone: (302) 856-3636 Closing Date: March 23, 2007 The Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
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LEGALS THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY In Re: Change of Name of Ivy Ulrich-Bonk, Petitioner to: Ivy Bonk. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ivy Ulrich-Bonk intends to present a Petition to the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware in and for Sussex County to change her name to Ivy Bonk. Ivy Ulrich-Bonk, Petitioner 3/1/3tc
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF LAUREL HAS BEEN CANCELLED Please take notice the General Municipal Election for Municipal Officers of the Town of Laurel, scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 2007, has been cancelled, per The Town of Laurel’s Charter, Section 8(H). The following persons have filed for Mayor and Council seats and pursuant to Section 8(H) of the town charter, “In the event that only one person files or is nominated for office for which an
PUBLIC AUCTION
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007 - 1:00 p.m. Location: 509 North Cannon Street, Bridgeville, Delaware. Traveling on US 13 in Bridgeville, Delaware, turn West at Weller’s Utility Trailer onto North Main Street. Proceed 7/10 mile and turn right onto Church Street. Go 1/10 mile and turn left onto North Cannon Street. Proceed 1/10 mile to house on the left. Signs will be posted. This two bedroom home with livingroom, diningroom, kitchen, and full bath is situated on a lot approximately 60’ x 160’ containing 9600 square feet of land, more or less. The home has hardwood floors throughout and is equipped with electric baseboard heat, electric hot water heater, Maytag stacking washer/dryer, GE stove and GE refrigerator. The exterior is protected with vinyl siding and an updated asphalt shingle roof. There is a 6’ x 10’ detached storage building in the large fenced in back yard, and the property enjoys the convenience of town water and sewer. Sussex County Tax Map Parcel # 1-31 10.12 103.00 Call our office today for more information or to schedule your private showing. Real Estate Terms: Purchaser shall pay $5,000 down payment day of sale with cash or certified check made payable to Wilson’s Auction Sales, the balance to be paid within 45 days. Purchaser to pay all cost of examination, preparing and transferring the deed. Purchaser shall pay 3/4% and the seller shall pay 3/4% of the Delaware 1 1/2% State Realty Transfer Tax. Property also subject to a 1 1/2% Sussex County Realty Transfer Tax with 3/4% to be paid by the seller and 3/4% to be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall pay any and all other property transfer tax and fees. If the above terms are not complied with, the down payment shall be forfeited. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, but it is their intent to sell the property. This property is being sold “as is and where is” with no expressed or implied warranty. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printed material.
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exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 6th day of October, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Debra Whitcraft 8114 Rose Cottage Lane, Fairplay, MD 21733 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/1/3tc
NOTICE NOTICE Estate of Martine Ann Garland, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Martine Ann Garland who departed this life on the 6th day of February, A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Debra Whitcraft on the 16th day of February, A.D. 2007, 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
Estate of George H. Stanton, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of George H. Stanton, who departed this life on the 3rd day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Millsboro, DE were duly granted unto Margaret Wikstrom on the 14th day of February, A.D. 2007, 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 3rd day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Margaret Wikstrom P.O. Box 211 Columbia, MD 21045 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 123 Pennsylvania Ave. Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/1/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Betty Louise Scaggs, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Betty Louise Scaggs, who departed this life on the 31st day of December, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Robin D. Smith on the 5th day of February, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to See LEGALS—page 37
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. Location: 301 South Market Street, Blades, Delaware. Traveling on US 13 in Seaford, Delaware, turn West onto Concord Road (Rd. 20) towards Blades. Proceed 9/10 mile and turn left onto Market Street. Continue 1/10 mile to property on the right - On the corner of Market Street & Third Street. Signs will be posted. This two bedroom home with livingroom, kitchen, mud room and full bath is situated on a corner lot approximately 49.85’ x 126.58’ x 50’ x 127.38’, containing 6,338 square feet of land, more or less. The home has ceiling fans throughout and is equipped with 100 amp electric service, electric baseboard heat, brick fireplace in the livingroom, gas hot water heater, GE washer, Tappan gas range and Frigidaire refrigerator. Recent upgrades will include an updated kitchen, fresh interior & exterior paint, and new window trims. The entire property is fenced in and there is a detached 6’ x 8’ storage building in the spacious back yard. The property enjoys the convenience of town water and sewer. Sussex County Tax Map Parcel # 1-32-1.15-56.00 Call our office today for more information or to schedule your private showing. Real Estate Terms: Purchaser shall pay $5,000 down payment day of sale with cash or certified check made payable to Wilson’s Auction Sales, the balance to be paid within 45 days. Purchaser to pay all cost of examination, preparing and transferring the deed. Purchaser shall pay 3/4% and the seller shall pay 3/4% of the Delaware 1 1/2% State Realty Transfer Tax. Property also subject to a 1 1/2% Sussex County Realty Transfer Tax with 3/4% to be paid by the seller and 3/4% to be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall pay any and all other property transfer tax and fees. If the above terms are not complied with, the down payment shall be forfeited. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, but it is their intent to sell the property. This property is being sold “as is and where is” with no expressed or implied warranty. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printed material.
Auctioneer’s Note: Don’t miss this Public Auction of Real Estate in the town of Bridgeville. Visit our web site for a complete deed description.
Auctioneer’s Note: Don’t miss this Public Auction of Real Estate. Visit our web site for a deed description.
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We Don’t Talk Service.......We Give It. Dave Wilson, Auctioneer & Sales Manager K. Wade Wilson, Auctioneer & Customer Service Representative (302) 422-3454 Fax (302) 422-0462 www.wilsonsauction.com
We Don’t Talk Service.......We Give It. Dave Wilson, Auctioneer & Sales Manager K. Wade Wilson, Auctioneer & Customer Service Representative (302) 422-3454 Fax (302) 422-0462 www.wilsonsauction.com
MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36 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 31st day of August, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix:
Robin D. Smith 27781 Crittenden Court, Salisbury, MD 21801 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua & Yori P.O. Box 250 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Pearl Chaffinch, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Pearl Chaffinch, who departed this life on the 9th day of January, A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Benjamin F. Chaffinch on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2007, and
2 Auctions by Marshall Auctions -www.marshallauctions.com Estate Auction Today– 3 BR, 1 BA Estate home in Laurel, DE Marshall Auctions is honored to sell for the Estate of Mrs. Edith H. Irwin of Laurel, DE.
TODAY - Thursday February 22nd, at 5:18 PM – 10976 Delaware Ave., Laurel, DE
Nicely maintained 3 BR, 1 BA split level home on a large 1/3 Acre lot in Lakeside Manor
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Friday Night, February 23 rd , 2006 at 5:00 PM Very Nice Selection of Early Antiques including 6 corner cupboards, Lancaster County Jelly Cupboard, many crocks, yellow ware bowls and more!! Held at the Marshall Auction Facility at 8000 Esham Rd., Parsonsburg, MD
Personal Property Preview: 2 hours prior to the Auction. Directions: At the intersection of Rt. 50 & Forest Grove Rd., in Parsonsburg, turn North onto Forest Grove Rd. and follow for 0.5 miles to Old Ocean City Rd. Right onto Old O. C. Rd. and follow for 1.2 miles to Esham Rd. Left onto Esham Rd. and follow for 1.2 miles to burgundy/tan building on left. Signs Posted. Glass/China/Collectables (5pm): Many stoneware crocks and mixing bowls including: J.M. Hickerson Struasburg, Va, D.T. Haynes & Co. Baltimore, L. Wiman & Sons, early yellow ware bowls, and many nesting bowls, oyster crock, red ware crock, over 1 dozen butter presses and molds, 2 Daisey butter churns, 12 Riddle Farm “Man of War”sketches, several nice oyster cans, oyster box, Lg. split oak gathering baskets, eastern shore baskets, early double globe vanity lamp, early spice set, 3 German weather gauges, sterling candle holders, candelabras, pr prism lamps, etched cruets, oil lamps, Scottie dog door stop, blue and white Yale pitcher, German and Japanese tea pots, Limoges Bridal Rose, Fostoria, pr ballerina lamps, Westclox mantle clock, Austrian plates, Meakin pitchers, 2 alabaster lamps, Rick Fish shore bird and decoy, Selbyville advertising ash tray, primitive federal shell mouse trap box, pr porcelain lamps, Griswold trivets, pot lifters, flat irons, horse haines, punch bowl and cups, 2 etched condiment sets, pheasant glass collection, misc. pink and green depression, full size mannequin, Bausch and Lomb microscope, early dolls, vintage kitchen ware, early document box, coffee grinders, milk bottles, Longaberger baskets, children’s dishes, eel, frog and fish gigs, fishing basket, oyster knives, clam bakes, inland net, horse bits, and much more!! Furniture (Approx. 7:30pm): Lg. Walnut corner cabinet, Tall oak corner cabinet, Lancaster County Jelly Cupboard, poplar jelly cupboard, Walnut salesman’s sample table, carved oak mirrored back buffet, Lg. oak empire style table, early flax wheels, Eastlake Style corner cabinet, Lg. Walnut carved armoire, pine corner hutch, gold upholstered burl front sofa, barrister bookcase, early marble top pine cupboard, pr empire game tables, walnut 1drawer over 2 door washstand w/ teardrop pulls, highly carved hall oak hall tree, several early work tables, 2 empire end stands, eastern shore blanket chest, early flour bin, 2 drawer stand w/ glass pulls, cherry breakfront, cherry drop leaf table and 4 chairs, marble top Victorian stand, several smoking stands, mahogany 2 drawer spool cabinet, marble top surrender table, Wurlitzer piano, 2 drawer over 2 door marble top washstand, gold upholstered carved back sofa, leather inlay ball in claw coffee table, poplar surrender table, carved settee, wicker baby carriage, dove tailed blanket chest, dove tailed tool chest, Sm. open face corner cupboard, poplar writing desk, drop center dresser w/ mirror, 3 pc decorative cement fire place, stained glass window, yarn winder, Lg. ornate oval mirror, needle point rug, walnut and iron bible stand, cracked paint decorative screen, Sm. oak hanging cabinet, kneeling bench, andirons, and more!! Box lots will be sold last: Milk glass vases, misc. amber glass, lesser china, flatware, flower planters, cups /saucers, and more! Terms Personal Property: Cash Or Approved Check Day of sale. Visa/MC/Amex/Discover. 8% Buyer Premium. 3% Discount for cash or check. Everything Sold “As Is” with no warranties of any kind. Auction conducted inside & outside our 9,000 Sq. Ft. facility. Two Auctioneers. Some seating provided. Food served by Millie’s. Personal Property Preview: 2 hours prior to the Auction.
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✳ MARCH 1 - 7, 2007 all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 9th day of September, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Benjamin F. Chaffinch 313 N. Bradford St., Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
PAGE 37 NOTICE Estate of Doris Y. McQuay, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris Y. McQuay, who departed this life on the 18th day of November, A.D. 2006 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Patricia A. Menser on the 2nd day of February, A.D. 2007, 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 18th day of July, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Patricia A. Menser 1107 Walnut Street, Delmar, MD 21875 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
NOTICE Estate of Oliver H. Hastings, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Oliver H. Hastings who departed this life on the 13th day of September, A.D. 2006 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto David W. Hastings on the 5th day of February, A.D. 2007, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 13th day of May, A.D. 2007 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: David W. Hastings 16929 Laurel Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: William Schab, Esq. Schab & Barnett P.O. Box 755 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 2/15/3tc
CITY OF SEAFORD Municipal Election – March 5, 2007 The City of Seaford Municipal Election will be held on Monday, March 5, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 414 High Street, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. E.S.T. and 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. One (1) Council Member will be elected for a (3) year term. All candidates must have filed by 500 p.m., E.S.T., February 16, 2007. Any candidate who withdraws his/her name must do so in writing. Any candidate who withdraws his/her name after 5:00 p.m., E.S.T., February 16, 2007 will still appear on the official ballot for election. Anyone eighteen (18) years of age or older who is a bona fide resident to be eligible to vote, must be registered at the Seaford City Hall by 5:00 p.m., E.S.T., February 16, 2007. A nonresident property owner to be eligible to vote must be owner of record for a period of six (6) months immediately preceding the date of the Annual Municipal Election (September 1, 2006) and shall have one vote provided he or she is registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” maintained at the City Hall. The City of Seaford has independent registration procedures for the Annual Municipal Election. To vote, you must meet the eligibility require ments and be registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” maintained at City Hall. A person shall be required to register only one time. You are urged to check your registration if you did not vote in the last municipal election. All voters will need to show proof of residency which may be a State of Delaware driver’s license, a federal or state tax return with address, a City of Seaford utility bill or real estate property tax bill, or other acceptable proof of residency or ownership. City of Seaford Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager
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Laurel Star Sports Local athletes named to 06-07 winter all-conference teams The following Western Sussex athletes were named to the Henlopen All-Conference teams for the 2006-07 Winter sports season: Wrestling- First team- 112- Scott Lawrence, Sussex Central (Laurel); 189Alex Thomas, Sussex Tech; Hwt. Darren Collins, Delmar; Second team- 112- Wendell Cannon, Sussex Tech; 189- Justin Thomas, Delmar; 215- Jamar BeckettSussex Tech Boys’ basketball- Henlopen All-Conference- first team- Vashad WhidbeeWoodbridge, Kory Belle- Sussex Tech; second team- Kyan Andrews- Seaford; Barry Bratten- Delmar All Henlopen North- first team- Kory Belle- Sussex Tech; second team- Jacob Mitchell- Sussex Tech; honorable mention- Jeffone Hill- Sussex Tech All Henlopen South- first teamVashad Whidbee, Woodbridge, Kyan Andrews- Seaford, Barry Bratten- Delmar; second team- Deaven Horne- Woodbridge, Trent Passwaters, Laurel; honorable mention- Daniel Foster- Delmar, David Albert, Laurel, Terry Hood-
Seaford, Marc Nock- Woodbridge Girls’ basketball- All Henlopen North- second team- Brittany Griffin, Sussex Tech; honorable mention- Paige Morris- Sussex Tech All Henlopen South- first team- Tiandra Felix, Woodbridge, Tomorrow Briddell, Laurel, Ambre Burbage, Seaford; second team- Katie McMahon, Delmar, Twyla Hill, Laurel, De’Andria Farlow, Seaford; honorable mention- Shannon Wilson, Delmar, Tykia Briddell, Laurel, Jenna Schrock, Woodbridge Boys’ swimming- first team- Andrew Halter, Seaford, Drew Venables, Seaford, Lee Mayer, Seaford; second team- Cory Darden, Seaford, Brian DeMott, Seaford, Tim Halter, Seaford; honorable mentionSpencer Noel, Seaford, Phillip DeMott, Seaford, Trevor Lee, Seaford; Coach of the Year- Jackie Morris, Seaford Girls’ swimming- first team- Olivia Bradham, Seaford, Jamie Swain, Seaford, Paige Venables, Seaford; second teamJeanmarie Ferber, Seaford, Christina Bradham, Seaford; honorable mentionPaige Crouse, Seaford
See next week’s Star for first team all-conference photos. Laurel girls’ basketball team falls to Delcastle in state tournament The Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team’s season came to an end with a 62-36 loss to Delcastle last Friday. Tomorrow Briddell netted 11 points while senior Twyla Hill led all Bulldog scorers with 14 points. Tykia Briddell added six points for Laurel.
Laurel Pop Warner signups to take place on Saturday, March 24 Sign-ups for the 2007 season of Laurel Pop Warner football and cheerleading will take place on Saturday, March 24 at the Laurel Little League Park. Sign-ups will be from 9–11 a.m. The cost is $65 for one child if paid by credit card, or $60 if paid by cash or check. Each additional child will be $10.
Alexis Hudson of Price has the ball on a break as members of the Price Automotive and Dutch Inn teams move up the court with her last Saturday in Laurel Youth Sports basketball action. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel Youth Sports basketball results for the week of Feb. 19 Fifth, sixth, and seventh grade boys- AYN 34, Backyard 18- Raekwon DeShields netted four points and Elijah Snead added two points for AYN. Brian Mills scored two points for Backyard. Johnny Janosik’s 37, Daye’s Home Improvement 21- Travis Condon and Ronnie Milligan each had two points for Johnny’s. Rahman Miller scored one point for Daye’s. MAG 39, Matthews Concrete 30- Beau Warrington scored 14 points and Devin Robertson also contributed in MAG’s win. Jordan Bailey had nine points for Matthews. Girls- Price Automotive 14, Dutch Inn 8- Alexis Hudson netted six points and Gabby Culver added three points for Price. Taylor Miller had six points for Dutch Inn. Third and fourth grade boys- Pizza King 14, Lions Club 2- Keyon Eley scored eight points and Jaquail Bland netted four points for Pizza King. Alan Lubiniecki tallied two points for Lions Club. Collins Trucking 15, Laurel Storage 10- Timaun Williams had two points and Jimmy Miller added one point for Collins. Elijah Deshields scored 10 points for Laurel Storage. Girls- Atlantic Investments 11, Delaware Drillers 6- Jessica Walls and Heather Windels each netted four points for Atlantic Investments while Charelle Lewis had two points for Delaware Drillers. Laurel Village 11, Seaford 4- Chantelle Handy scored eight points and Regan Green had eight points for Laurel Village. No names were provided for Seaford.
Laurel wrestlers place in top four at 2007 Delaware State Youth wrestling championships The Laurel Wrestling Club had nine wrestlers place in the top four at the Delaware State Youth championships last Sunday at Sussex Tech. The following Laurel wrestlers placed in the state tournament: Bantam 65- 3. Christian Murphy; Midget 54- 4. Cody White; Midget 75- 4. Matthew Tull; Midget 80- 1. Demarco Dorsey; Junior 70- 4. Chelsea Timmons; Junior 75- 3. Nick Bennett; Junior 115- 4. Charles West, Jr.; Intermediate 110- 4. Tyler Givens; Intermediate Hwt.- 2. Jordan Elliott LITTLE DOGSShown is the 2006-07 Laurel Youth Wrestling Club team. Team members recently competed in the state youth wrestling championships. See results above. Photo by Pat Murphy.
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RAVENS’ HOOPS- Sussex Tech’s Kory Belle puts up shot during his team’s state tournament game against St. Elizabeth last week. Belle had 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Ravens. See story on page 44. Photo by Mike McClure
Shown (l to r) are the Delmarva Gymnastics Academy’s boys’ gymnastics team: Ryan Coyne, Blair Osborne, Shane Ramsey, Stefanos Yiannouris, Ryan Ricketts, and coach Bob Morris.
Delmarva Gymnastics Academy holds first boys’ gymnastic meet The Delmarva Gymnastics Academy held its first boys’ gymnastics meet at its new location on Jan. 7. For Delmarva, Ryan Ricketts, a level four gymnast, placed first on floor, parallel bats and in the all-around competition with a 54.20. He was second on the pommel horse and third on vault. Shane Ramsey, a level four gymnast, placed second on vault and finished fifth in the all-around with a 51.80. Blair Osbourne competed as a level five gymnast placing fourth on the floor and parallel bars and his 50.30 all-around was good for ninth. Delmarva’s level six gymnast, Stefanos Yiannouris, placed fifth with a strong vault and on parallel bars. He placed seventh, improving his all-around score to 44.15. Ryan Coyne is Delmarva’s level seven gymnast who placed first and improved his all-around score to 47.30.
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THIRD PLACE- Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas of Seaford, left, picked up a 6-3 win over CR’s Matt Kelley to place third in the state tournament’s 189 pound weight class last Saturday. More Raven photos on page 44. Photo by David Elliott
The rosters for the 52nd Annual Blue-Gold all-star football game were recently released. The Gold team will be coached by Milford’s Mike Tkach with Laurel’s Ed Manlove, Dover’s Carlton Brown, and Milford’s David Carter and Chris Johnson serving as assistant coaches. The following local players were selected to the Gold team: Delmar’s Darren Collins, Donald Poole, and Alan Preston; Laurel’s Jeremy Bagwell and Antwon Trimball; Seaford’s Mike Wright; Sussex Tech’s Jason Palmer; and Woodbridge’s Jordan Wescott. Proceeds from the annual contest benefit programs for individuals with cognitive disabilities from throughout Delaware. This year’s game will be held at the University of Delaware football stadium on June 23. Pre-game activities begin at 6 p.m. and kickoff is at 7 p.m. 23028 Bridgeville Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973
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Laurel Stars of the Week Collins places second, three
Ravens finish third in state
Male Athlete of the WeekKory Belle- Sussex Tech
Female Athlete of the WeekTomorrow Briddell- Laurel
Freshman Tomorrow Briddell capped a solid first season by scoring 11 points Sussex Tech’s Kory Belle owned the in her team’s loss to Delcastle last Fripaint in his team’s home loss to St. Elizday in the first round of the state tournaabeth in the first round of the state tourment. Briddell ended the regular season nament last Saturday. Belle, who lives ranked 10th in the conference in scoring in Laurel, scored 23 points and grabbed with an average of 12.3 points per 15 rebounds for the Ravens. game. Honorable mention- Darren Collins- Delmar; Scott Lawrence- Sussex Central; Justin Thomas- Delmar; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Chris Rickards- Sussex Tech; Jamar Beckett- Sussex Tech; Sean Hopkins- Sussex Tech; Keneisha Wilson- Laurel; Twyla Hill- Laurel
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Delmar’s Darren Collins (Hwt.) finished second and Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas (189), Jamar Beckett (215), and Chris Richards (Hwt.) each placed third in the state tournament last weekend. Delmar’s Justin Thomas (189) and Seaford’s Mike Wright (171) each came in fifth in the state. Collins was edged by William Penn’s Mike Maynard, 3-2, in the championship match. Collins won by technical fall to advance to the finals after recording a pair of pins in the opening rounds. Alex Thomas (6-3), Beckett (3-2), and Richards (7-4) each won by decision in their third place matches. Justin Thomas earned a 9-2 win and Wright won by major decision, 13-4, in the fifth place matches. Sussex Central’s Scott Lawrence, a transfer from Laurel, placed second in the 112 pound weight class after recording a pair of pins to advance to the championship. Laurel’s Antwon Trimball (171) bounced back from a 4-3 loss in the opening match to defeat William Penn’s Dave McKinney, 4-1, and Caravel’s Joe Kelly, 9-1 (major decision). Trimball was eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 loss
Delmar’s Darren Collins was edged by William Penn’s Mike Maynard in the 275 pound state championship match. Collins, who finished second in the state and first in the Henlopen Conference, was unbeaten going into the match. Photo by Mike McClure
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Coaches and athletic directors asked to send spring sports info Western Sussex Athletic Directors should send their varsity spring sports schedules to the Star ASAP. The schedules will run in next week’s paper. Also, please provide a list of your varsity coaches. Coaches will be sent spring sports preview forms to be filled out and sent back by March 13. Send info to sports@mspublications.com or 302-629-9243 (f).
Delmar’s Alan Preston, shown (top) in a Henlopen Conference tournament match against Seaford’s Trevor Polk, was one of three Wildcats to compete in the state meet last weekend. Photo by David Elliott LAUREL YOUTH COACHESThe Laurel Youth Sports basketball coaches pose for a team picture following their win over the Laurel varsity boys’ basketball team last Saturday. Coaches from the third and fourth grade and fifth, sixth, and seventh grade boys’ and girls’ leagues played in the game against the Laurel High boys’ team. Many of the varsity players played in the Laurel Youth Sports league when they were kids. Photo by Marie Gordy
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The Laurel Youth Sports coaches look on from the bench during last Saturday’s game against the Laurel High varsity boys’ basketball team. Photo by Marie Gordy
Shown (l to r) are Jernel Ross, Dexter Wise, and Carey Shelton of the Laurel varsity boys’ basketball team during a break in the action in their game against the Laurel Youth Sports coaches. Photo by Marie Gordy
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BULLDOGS- Shown (l to r) is the Laurel High varsity boys’ basketball team following its game against the Laurel Youth Sports basketball coaches last weekend: front- Lance Kelley, Scott Hall, Cody Bristow, and Trent Passwaters; middle- Carey Shelton, Dexter Wise, Jeremy Bagwell, and Jernel Ross; back- David Albert and head coach Clarence Giles. Photo by Mike McClure
Jimmy Gullett of the Laurel Youth Sports basketball coaches’ team looks to drive to the basket against Laurel High’s Trent Passwaters during last Saturday’s game at the Laurel Middle School. Photo by David Elliott
LADY BULLDOGS- Shown (l to r) is the 2006-07 Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team: first row- Tykia Briddell, Tomorrow Briddell, Twyla Hill; second row- Keniesha Wilson, Mariah Dickerson, Diane Paul, Kiasha Oney, Kira Selby, and assistant coach Heather O’Neal; third row- assistant coach Doug Brown, Tiffany Evans, Twila McCrea, Sharay Smith, Dametra Hammond, and head coach Kevin Walmsley.
JUMP SHOT- Price Automotive’s Ashley Jump puts up a shot during her team’s Laurel Youth Sports basketball game last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure
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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young Last weekend 42 Delaware high schools were represented in the 51st annual State Wrestling tournament; representatives from the large schools took home most of the honors. To explain what I mean, of the 28 finalists Saturday night, 23 were from the eight schools that competed in the dual meet or team championship Tuesday night. The figures show there were five from Caesar Rodney, four from William Penn, four from Caravel, and three from Sussex Central, and one each from Smyrna and Indian River. The other five came from Delmar, Middletown, Milford, Mt. Pleasant, and Sanford. There were three wrestlers from smaller schools with shots to gain recognition for their schools and records of sorts for themselves. First, Matt Turtle of Sanford was trying to win the first sate championship for his school; he was defeated by Alex Meade of Caesar Rodney who was later named The Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament. Then there was Jacque Scott who was trying to win a title for Mt. Pleasant who had not had a champion since 1974. Scott lost his championship match to Luke Robertus of Caravel. And finally, Darren Collins of Delmar who came into the tournament undefeated against Delaware opponents and had won 38 straight matches this year (He had wrestled in a lot of tournaments in Maryland, in the south and Midwest) was defeated by Mike Maynard of William Penn by a 3-2 score. When the long evening came to an end, 13 of the 14 state championships were won by members of the eight teams that competed in the team state championship tournament last week. Only Chris Drummond of Milford was an exception to the rule as he defeated Perry Townsend of Indian River for the 215-pound title. ASSISTS AND ERRORS- Here are my other comments on the tournament and its participants. The Wildcats were represented by Alan Preston, Justin Thomas, and Darren Collins. All three of them wound up wrestling eventual state champions. Alan’s first match was with Tommy Abbott, the 152 champion, a match he lost and in his “wrestle back” match, he also lost, which knocked him out of the tournament. Justin won his first match; then, he squared off against Vinnie Ranauto. In
case you do not recognize the name, he was the halfback from Caravel who did all the running in the playoff game last fall. I think he ran the ball every other play and did it very well because it was the key to the Delmar defeat. Anyway, he defeated Justin and went on to win the 189-pound championship. Justin had two “wrestle back” shots and wrestled very well, but was only able to win one of them and wound up in 5th place. Then came the toughest loss of all as Darren dropped a 3-2 decision to Mike Maynard of William Penn after easily winning his first two matches. It was a tough loss, but he had had one of the best years any Delmar wrestler has had in a long time, 40 - 1, and is about as good as it gets. Congratulations, Darren on a great season and wrestling career at Delmar High School. This also goes to his two teammates, Justin and Alan, who were at the tournament with him plus the whole Delmar wrestling program, coaches, and wrestlers- good season. As far as the tournament goes, I thought the folks that put it together did a good job overall. My only complaints were using four mats at a time; I know you have to get a lot of matches in, but you miss a lot of good wrestling because you have a hard time taking in the matches on three mats, yet alone four. I am sure that most of the fans would not mind staying a little longer if they could see more of the matches. The other complaint is something you cannot do anything about, and that is the top row of seats in the stands are two feet or more from the wall, and there is no way you can rest your back against it. So, I would suggest to folks who are in need of a back rest and like to sit up high in order to see better to bring your bench seat, you know, the ones with the fold down back, with you. Otherwise I would give the whole operation a thumbs up. By the way, I do want to compliment the folks who put the program/book together as it was not only educational but also brought back a lot of memories to me, and I am sure others who have been following this high school sport for a long time. Delmar only began its program in 1958 and I could write several columns about those early years.
LADY WILDCATS- Delmar’s Lindsay Lloyd, left, pulls in a rebound while teammate Melanie Twilley goes in for a layup during the Wildcats’ recent season finale against Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel/Seaford Star sports section has a new e-mail address Got sports? Send your sports scores, photos, and press releases to the Star’s new sports e-mail address: sports@mspublications.com. If you have any technical difficulties you can still send info to publisher@laurelstar.com or fax to 302-629-9243. Call sports editor Mike McClure at 302-629-9788 with any questions.
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Sussex Tech senior Chris Rickards, right, earned a 7-4 win over Polytech’s Brodan Mears to finish fifth in the heavyweight division last weekend in the state tournament which was held at Sussex Central High School. Photo by David Elliott
Sussex Tech’s Sean Hopkins looks to drive to the basket during his team’s home loss to St. Elizabeth in state tournament play last Saturday. Hopkins had eight points and three steals for the Ravens. Photo by Mike McClure
Ravens fall in first round of state basketball tournament By Mike McClure
Sussex Tech’s Jamar Beckett, left, is locked up with his opponent during his state tournament match last weekend. Beckett picked up a 3-2 win to place third in the 215 pound match. Photo by David Elliott
Delaware Roadrunners Select Baseball team holding tryouts Senior Angel Malabet calls out a play as he brings the ball up the floor during last weekend’s state playoff game at Sussex Tech. Photo by Mike McClure
Townsend before converting a three-point play following a pass from Corey Wyatt to make the score 34-33. The Vikings’ Alex Winward scored four of his team’s six points during a 6-0 run. Belle netted a basket off an offensive rebound to move the Ravens within five (40-35). The Vikings held on to the ball and milked the clock before Sussex Tech reached its limit in fouls with 30.7 seconds left. Zach Welcher made a pair of free throws, Hopkins hit a three-pointer, and Welcher made two more foul shots with 17.4 seconds left as the Vikings hung on for the 46-38 win. Belle led all scorers with 23 points and added 15 rebounds and three blocked shots. Hopkins added eight points and three steals for the Ravens. Goldsberry had 10 points and Welcher and Winward added eight points each for the Vikings.
The 13U Delaware Roadrunners Select Baseball Team will hold tryouts on Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. at the Greenwood Mennonite School in Greenwood. The rain date will by Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. The tryouts are open to serious baseball players who turned 13 after April 30, 2006. If you are interested in trying out, please call 302249-7957 for more information or visit the team’s website at www.deroadrunners.net.
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The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball team, seeded 15th, opened state tournament play at home against 18th seeded St. Elizabeth last Saturday. The Ravens played the game without the services of their second leading scorer, Jacob Mitchell, who was on crutches. Four different Vikings scored two points in the opening quarter for an 8-3 lead. Belle netted all three points for the Ravens in the first. Bryant Green and Vince Goldsberry each scored a basket for a 12-3 St. Elizabeth lead early in the second quarter. Sean Hopkins netted five points (including a three-pointer) and Belle added four points to pull the Ravens within six at 18-12. The Vikings added a basket to take a 2012 lead into half-time. Belle had eight points and Hopkins added five first half points for Sussex Tech. Four different Vikings had four points in the first half. Andrew Townsend scored four points and Belle had two points to make the score 24-18 early in the second half. The Vikings’ John Rutkowski made a pair of free throws after a foul called on what appeared to be a clean block by Townsend. Belle scored four more points including two on a lob from Townsend to pull the Ravens within five (28-23). The Ravens’ Jeffone Hill netted a basket following some fancy dribbling and Belle made a three-point play to close the third quarter with Sussex Tech down, 30-28. Belle had nine points in the quarter. Sussex Tech opened the fourth quarter with Belle on the bench getting a breather. The Ravens ran a four corners offense before calling a time out to allow Belle to enter the game. Belle scored on another feed from
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Shown (l to r) are the Lady Bears of the Upward Bound basketball league: backcoach Michelle Thompson, Camryn Thompson, Cameron Sorrells, Shelby LaPlant, Moriah Reid, and coach Michelle Reid; front- Kelley Allen and Stephanie Hollis. Photo by Pat Murphy
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Pictured are the Mavericks of the Upward Bound basketball league: Coaches Chris Whaley, Irene Whaley, and Phil Sorrows; players- Jeffrey Munro, Ike Wharton, Matt Allen, Robby Hazel, Travis Neeley, William Davis, Dwardley Edouard, Colby Pfteger, and Matthew Hollis. Photo by Pat Murphy. Pictured are the Rockers of the Upward Bound Basketball League: Sarah Mills, Tori Crofford, Carissa Jones, Casey Kerins, Ludgina Edward, Hannah Searcy, and coaches Bree Venables and James Pentoney. Not pictured are Khachja Long and Deveney Johnson. Photo by Pat Murphy
Harlem Globetrotters dribble back into Salisbury on March 18 The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Salisbury on Sunday, March 18 at 2 p.m. The team will hit the Wicomico Civic Center for one show only. Tickets are on sale now and range from $20 to $60 plus fees. Special discounts are available. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office and online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org. For more information or to charge by phone call 410-548-4911.
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Raiders unable to slay the Dragons in state playoffs By Mike McClure The Woodbridge Raiders boys’ basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 64-39 loss to Glasgow on Tuesday night in Glasgow. Despite the loss the Raiders have much to be proud of, and with just one senior starter on the team, much to look forward to in the future. Glasgow jumped out to a 12-4 lead in the first quarter as Travis May scored six points. Marc Nock paced the Raiders with four first quarter points. The Dragons extended their lead to 13 points going into half-time in a back and forth second quarter. Glasgow held a 23-6 lead with 4:17 left in the half until Marc Nock converted a three-point play and Vashad Whidbee hit jumper, causing Glasgow to call a time-out. Whidbee hit a three-pointer on a feed from McArthur Risper but Glasgow’s Travon O’Brien netted four points and David Buggs added a jumper to make it 29-14. Marc Nock made a pair of free throws to move the Raiders within 13 (29-16) at the half.
Woodbridge’s McArthur Risper brings the ball up the floor during his team’s state playoff loss to Glasgow. Risper, a senior, scored 13 points in his final game as a Raider. Photo by Mike McClure
The Raiders’ Vashad Whidbee eyes the basket as he prepares to go in for a layup during Tuesday’s playoff loss to Glasgow. Whidbee scored 11 points in the game. Photo by Mike McClure
O’Brien led Glasgow with nine first half points including seven in the second quarter while May and Julian Kirkland added six points each. Marc Nock netted nine points and Whidbee added five points for Woodbridge. Glasgow scored six of the first seven points in the second half to take a 35-16 lead. Raider senior Terrence Nock had a follow-up, Marc Nock made one of two foul shots, Javontae Dale took a charge, Whidbee hit a jumper off a pass from Risper, and Risper hit a three-pointer to pull Woodbridge within 13 at 38-25. Following a time-out Glasgow went on a 6-2 run with O’Brien scoring four points to extend the Dragon lead. Risper scored five points and Marc Nock added a basket to make it 44-29 before O’Brien ended the quarter with a basket and a slam dunk for an 18 point Glasgow advantage (50-32). The Dragons outscored the Raiders, 14-7, in the final quarter for the 64-39 win. Risper and Marc Nock each had 13 points and Whidbee added 11 for Woodbridge (16-8). O’Brien netted 26 points and May chipped in with 14 points for Glasgow.
Henlopen Conference boys’ basketball leading scorers (20 games or more reported- final regular season stats) Name
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1. Darnell Cephas 2. Vashad Whidbee 3. Kyan Andrews 4. Shemik Thompson 5. Keshawn Hughes 6. Barry Bratten 7. Kory Belle 8. Kevin Johnson 9. Curtis Chandler 10. Ben George
Smyrna Woodbridge Seaford Cape Henlopen Milford Delmar Sussex Tech Smyrna Sussex Central Dover
Games 22 22 20 22 22 22 22 22 21 21
Points 549 501 429 447 435 428 423 422 382 365
Average 25.0 22.8 21.4 20.3 19.8 19.4 19.2 19.2 18.2 17.4
High 41 32 30 34 35 33 35 31 32 32
See next week’s Star for the girls’ basketball leading scorers.
The 2007 Delaware Tech baseball team will dedicate the upcoming season to Ben Wilson, a freshman on the 2006 team who lost his life in an automobile accident last September. Leading the team this year are, clockwise from bottom left, Michael Castrignano, Ben Gainer, head coach Curtis Brock, Josh Wagner, and Cody Collins.
Delaware Tech baseball team dedicates season to fallen teammate Delaware Tech head baseball coach Curtis Brock flinches ever so slightly when he hears the number 29. Rooted in tragedy, at least in Delaware Tech circles, the mere mention of the number can render the long-time face of Roadrunner baseball at a temporary loss for words. Remembering the old adage about the show going on, however, the 53-year-old coach at the Owens Campus has devised a way for his college, his players and his coaches to forever honor ‘29.’ Quoting Al Davis, the legendary owner of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, the answer is simple – “Just win baby!” No. 29 is the Delaware Tech jersey worn last year by Ben Wilson, a freshman pitcher/utility infielder from Yorktown, Va. The banner his former teammates plan to hang on the outfield fence in early March will serve as a lasting tribute to Wilson who, after a night out with friends last September, was involved in an automobile accident that claimed his life. As a tribute to their fallen teammate, Delaware Tech’s baseball team has dedicated the 2007 season to the memory of no. 29. “I never realized how quickly you can bond with someone, but he was just an easygoing guy who got along with everybody,” said Delmar High School graduate Cody Collins, one of Wilson’s best friends on the 2006 team. “He was a great ball player and a good friend. Any time I needed somebody to talk to, he was always there. It would mean the world to me if we could have a successful season this year to honor him.” While his fallen player will never be far from his mind, Brock realizes he has work to do – and feels this year’s team may return the school to past glory. The 2007 version of the Roadrunners has Brock remembering one of his teams from the past – namely the 2001 squad that claimed the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II World Series title. “Realistically, this team reminds me of the team we had in 2001,” Brock said. “Talent-wise, I’d say this team is just as good, if not better, than that one. “Whenever you win the national championship like we did, you’re going to have some lucky streaks where things just fall into place,” Brock continued. “You have to get a few breaks when you’re playing at this level, but you have to capitalize on those breaks. Hopefully we can do that with this team.” Leading the Roadrunners this season will be a talented quintet of sophomores, including Collins, infielder Ben Gainer, catcher Jordan Palmer, and pitchers Michael Castrignano and Josh Wagner. After a 28-17 season in 2006, Brock says he fully expects to go deep into the playoffs this season. And he feels the team’s prowess at the plate will be one of the major reasons why. “I think one of our strengths will be our hitting. We’re really strong all through our lineup,” Brock said. “But, defensively, we’re pretty strong too. We’re going to turn a lot of double plays this year.” A trip to Millington, Tenn., and a return to the NJCAA World Series, in late May would mean a lot to Brock, to the Roadrunners, and to an ever-expanding Delaware Tech family. “It would be a big accomplishment for us to have two national championships at Delaware Tech,” Brock said. “Not only would it give us a lot of pride as a team, but I think it would also give our faculty and administration an even greater sense of pride in our team if something like that were to happen.”
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Letters Important to register and vote Let me attempt again to get my letter printed about the importance of getting registered and voting in all elections. I would like to give kudos to Lynn Parks for her article that appeared in the Feb. 1 edition titled, “As change comes to Sussex, are voters paying attention?” As much as I hate to say it, I’m afraid they’re not. People seem to be happy to let the few control the outcome of elections that affect us all. When people get around me after an election and begin to gripe and complain about the way things are going, I always ask them if they voted or not. And if they didn’t they usually get a good old-fashioned anatomy chewing-out from me. When I hear people come up with the excuse, “My vote won’t make any difference anyway,” it raises my blood pressure quite a few notches because a lot of good people cannot get elected to office whether it be local, state or national because we Americans had rather sit on our behinds and gripe then do something about it. There is an old saying that we get the kind of government that we deserve. On that I’ll just say, “Don’t worry, be happy.” Larry Calhoun Laurel
Heritage Shores folks contribute I read with interest Joe Conaway’s letter in the Seaford Star. Nowhere in Mr. Conaway’s letter does he mention the residents of Heritage Shores and our contribution to the future of Bridgeville. Last year, I made what to me was a very scary decision. I retired after nearly 40 years of teaching and sold my home of 28 years. I left the life that I had known and moved to the community of Heritage Shores in Bridgeville.
Now, almost one year later, I can say without hesitation that I made the correct decision for my retirement years. I have grown to admire the talented, caring, honest and hard-working citizens that I have come to know in both Heritage Shores and in the town of Bridgeville I have taken pleasure in becoming part of this town’s heritage and traditions — attending church services, enjoying Apple Scrapple, supporting community dinners, and exploring volunteer activities. I, like my fellow Heritage Shores residents, am a citizen of Bridgeville, and as such welcome the opportunity to participate in all aspects of community life. We should not be looked upon with suspicion when our participation includes the political process. I was disappointed Mr. Conaway did not acknowledge that two residents of Heritage Shores are running for the office of town commissioner. As citizens and taxpayers, it is our right as well as our responsibility to be active participants in Bridgeville’s political process. Don Gibson Bridgeville
Conaway neglects newcomers We’d like to register our disappointment with Mr. Conaway’s Feb. 15 letter in the Seaford Star. Eighteen months ago, we made a decision to retire to the Heritage Shores community in Bridgeville. The heartfelt welcome we have received from the citizens of the town confirms that we made a great choice. Yet, as he carefully outlines all that he and the incumbent commissioners have done to rescue the town from its dark past, Mr. Conaway neglects to mention the contributions of Heritage Shores and its homeowners.
Further, by asking for support for the incumbents in the upcoming election for commissioners, Mr. Conaway seeks to exclude two of our residents from serving on the town council. Mr. Conaway credits the commissioners with establishing a half-million dollar “rainy day” fund, but does not acknowledge that the 2007 fiscal budget shows more than $500,000 in income from property transfer taxes, nearly all paid by Heritage Shores residents. Additionally, each Heritage Shores homeowner pays approximately $1,000 more in property taxes each year than other Bridgeville residents. The residents of Heritage Shores are a diverse group including retired teachers, public servants, health care workers, etc. We are also citizens of Bridgeville. We appreciate the efforts of the current commissioners, just as we expect our commissioners to appreciate our right to participate in the decisions that will affect Bridgeville’s future. Tina and Dennis Hill Bridgeville
Laurel supports fund-raiser Thank you to the community of Laurel. We have had another successful benefit for the Laurel Community Foundation, and Hope House I and II. On Saturday, Feb. 17, almost 100 of us joined together at the fire hall for a delightful evening of delicious food, wonderful musical entertainment and a lively auction. I can’t begin to tell you what the highlight of the evening was, except that we raised a considerable amount of money to maintain the transitional housing for homeless families in Laurel. We appreciate your support and look forward to more occasions to help those less fortunate.
Thank you again, Laurel businesses and individuals. Leigh Clark Laurel
Spitzer family thanks community We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company and EMTs, paramedics, and state police who attended to the needs of Ralph Lewis Spitzer on Feb. 10, 2007. Your care and sensitivity were excellent. To the Greenwood Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary who prepared and served the funeral dinner, and to the Seaford Wesleyan Church family who worked along with them: You provided a great meal and much needed moral support. Many thanks to Captain Barry Ball (U.S. Air Force Reserves chaplain), the Laurel American Legion, Milton American Legion Post and Greenwood Memorial VFW, who honored Mr. Spitzer’s WWII service. The prayers, calls, cards, visits, food, flowers and memorial gifts to Take My Hand Ministry by our friends and extended family have provided us with cherished love and expressions of your concern for us. You have made the unbearable bearable for the family. Special thanks to Durene Jones for her endless hours of support and practical acts of kindness and compassion. You were Mr. Spitzer’s “adopted third daughter.” Darlene and Henry Antezana Michaele and Willard Russell Norma Antezana
In the land of one-channel, black-and-white, television I was talking with Johnny Janosik the other day, and he was ONY INDSOR sharing with me some stories about the start of television on Delmarva. At night we would venture As a lot of people know, Mr. Janosik and his wife Mary Louise out on the television dial had a television repair business in and try to pick up a Laurel back in the 1950s. He told station in Baltimore, me that once WBOC TV 16 came on the air in 1954, the television Washington or sometimes business in this area went wild. Portsmouth or Norfolk, Va. He said prior to WBOC, people in the area who had televisions had to have antennas that stretched almost into TV with a bar that controlled the direction of the antenna. At night we would venture outer space in order to pick up a station out on the television dial and try to pick signal from Washington or Philadelphia. Even with the antenna, the signal was tem- up a station in Baltimore, Washington or sometimes Portsmouth or Norfolk, Va. porary at best, but better than an empty I would be amazed when on a clear screen. He said having the WBOC station summer night we watched shows like The antenna in the area gave way to beautifully Green Hornet, Batman, Zorro, Have Gun clear reception. Will Travel, or maybe even Chiller or The As he was telling me about those early days of TV, I started reminiscing about the Twilight Zone. Of course, half the show would be television in my own childhood home. spent spinning the antenna around on the This was back in the days when there was only one station to watch on the television, roof like a tank turret, trying to get a good signal when the television screen began to WBOC TV-16, or Channel 16, as we reget snowy. When you were not used to ferred to it. Oh sure, we had a television antenna on anything but one channel, even snowy, distorted pictures seemed somewhat of a our roof and a contraption on top of the
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luxury. I can also remember times when the antenna control would break and Dad would be watching “Combat” or a John Wayne movie, and he would scale the house and climb on top of the roof and manually twist the antenna. One of us would have to stick our head out the window and yell up to him when he got the best picture on the TV screen. It never failed that by the time he would climb back down off the roof and get in front of the TV, the wind would change and the reception would be gone again. We had a black and white television and commercials soon started touting the Zenith color TV. It was pure magic to consider a television that could actually show colors. About this same time somebody started selling a product that they claimed would turn a black and white television into a color TV. I found the product in our 10cent store in downtown Crisfield, and being almost as intelligent as a turnip, I bought it. It cost $1.98 and I rushed home with it like I was carrying a bag filled with the cure for cancer. I opened the package and it turned out to be a sheet of plastic that was to be taped
over the television screen. The plastic sheet was tri-colored. Horizontally across the top was tinted blue, the middle of the sheet was a light gold and the bottom of the plastic sheet was tinted green. The idea was that while watching a television show, the sky would be blue and the grass green, in the middle would be tinted just enough to have some sense of color. So, while watching a show, like say, “Bonanza,” as the Cartwrights were traveling by horseback to Virginia City, the sky was indeed blue and the grass green. Of course, when they were in the kitchen with Hop Sing, the ceiling was also blue and the floor green. As a matter of fact, when Hoss was pitching hay in the barn, the loft was blue and the stable was green. So, it was obvious that I had been taken early on by deceptive advertising. Of course, if I had possessed a brain commensurate with the size of my head, I would have figured this product out long before I bought it. Oh well, I guess the early days of television saw me coming with the egg money. I am sure little has changed in that respect.
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GIFT BAGS - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19, made Christmas gifts for veterans in state hospitals. Above, Constance Nichols and Naomi Lare put the gift bags together. Doris Kernahan, Jack Kernahan and Robert Nichols also helped with the bags. Unit 19 also presented similar packages to veterans in LifeCare at Lofland and Genesis nursing homes.
LOOK AT US! Laurel Youth Sports basketball players pose for a picture while their coaches play in a game against the Laurel varsity boys’ basketball team last Saturday. Photo by Marie Gordy
The Centenary Cruisers arrived home recently from their third cruise. The first one was February 2003 and the second one was February 2005. There are 15 people who have been on all three cruises: Bob and Brenda James, Janet Morgan, Connie Massey, Biff Lee, Virginia Whaley, Randy and Ann Lee, Linda Hoag, Richard and Terry Small, Mike and Debbie Jones, and David and Melinda Huffman. People who joined the group this year are: Ron and Shirley Scott, Cindy Mack, Chuck and Debbie Calloway, Phillip and Amanda Lowe, John and Virginia VanTine, Robert and Phyllis Murphy, Vaughn and Janice Baker, Benny and Jayne Gordy, Jay and Joyce Jefferson, Richard and Cathy Parker, Delores Maccari, Mandy Jones, Shelly Jo Kennedy, Megan Jones, Jimmy Hartstein, Pamela Laurion and Marianna Bondurant. Above, the group gathers on the stairway of the ship they were on. Not shown are Laurion and Bondurant.
CHARACTER COMES TO LIFE - Storybook character Raggedy Ann made an appearance at Paul Lawrence Dunbar School, Laurel, recently. Above, she stands with firstgraders Kelly Ryan, Kacey Cowley and Brandon Faulk. Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Salisbury donated the costume for Dunbar’s Reading is Fundamental celebration. Dressed in the costume is Matt Larson.
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The days of $5.50-a-day Doing the Towns Together hotel rooms are long gone LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie Trivits . 875-3672
This is the time of year when one of two things is on the minds of a great many people. Plans are being formulated for (1) vacation time and where it will be spent, or (2) what will be planted in the garden this year. In March 1949, Chuck and I were planing a tremendous vacation trip to California. He had just been notified that by the end of April he would no longer be employed by TransWorld Airlines. At that time, the airline’s operation at the New Castle County Airport would be closed and some of the employees would be moving to Kansas City for employment there. Chuck and I elected to stay in Delaware, a move that proved to be a very wise one for us. Since he was a TWA employee, we would receive two tickets for a flight anywhere in the United States. These tickets would be part of his severance package and would be totally free. Interestingly enough, they were one-way tickets, but that didn’t matter to us. We were more than willing to pay for the return trip to Delaware. And so, we were off to California. Contact was made with the Hollywood Colonial Hotel, and a room reservation shortly received. In the spring of 1949, computers were unknown. We received typed acceptance of our reservation at the hotel, which was billed as “a beautiful 63-unit hotel in the heart of Hollywood at Hollywood and Western.” The hotel was patterned with huge columns such as those found in antebellum mansions in the South. According to the literature, the hotel that opened in January of 1947 enjoyed “the approval of the AAA and the Automobile Club of Southern California. It maintains parking facilities for all guests with motor cars.” Our room reservation letter advised us that the double room rate, with private bath, would be $5.50 per day. If our stay were more than a week, we would receive a 10-percent discount! We made the trip, stayed an entire week and then stopped off in Waco, Texas, on our return trip so that we could visit a Marine Corps friend of Chuck’s who was a theology student at Baylor University.
Moments with Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton We had a ball and enjoyed every minute of that trip. Our parents thought we were totally out of our minds, since we had not clue one as to just what would happen when we returned and Chuck would be jobless. That didn’t matter to us. We were young, had not a care in the world and just knew that life would work out for us. Years later, we would return to Los Angeles. We could not find the Hollywood Colonial Motel. As with many of the old small motels and hotels in beach towns, the Hollywood Colonial had been bulldozed and a modern, huge complex replaced the same unit we had enjoyed. Rehoboth and Ocean City are shining examples of this same situation. If you haven’t been to either of these two beach communities in a while, you need to take a quick trip before the summer tourists arrive. Travel from Rehoboth, drive down to Bethany, or Fenwick or Dewey. Just try to find a landmark you remember from about 20 years ago. I guarantee you will not find what you remember as being a hot spot. Huge complexes have replaced the smaller units. The cottages that once settled on the dunes are gone. There is not a whole lot of undeveloped space available any longer as the population of this land of ours begins their retirement years at an earlier age. Just a quick drive from Laurel over to Bethany Beach will help one realize how the area has changed. Along with the motel/hotel mega-complexes, housing developments now fill once productive farmland that was the pride of many families. One thing I can definitely guarantee you as you take a sightseeing trip: Absolutely nowhere will you find a lovely room for $5.50 per day!
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I want to begin the column this week with a thank you to whoever left me a bag of peanuts last week, for “my” blue jays, which I feed every morning. Prior to this I had a conversation with “someone” about feeding these birds and, considering the fact that my senior moments occur more frequently of late, I can’t for the life of me remember who it was. So again, thank you and call me. Gary and Rena Minard are having a busy and pleasurable week with guests, their daughter Selena and her friend Danielle Gauvin, who attend school in Franklin, Vt. Also visiting are the Minards’ friends Anita Parah and her daughter, Molly, all from the Green Mountain state. Stephanie Jones was treated to a baby shower on Saturday, Feb. 24, hosted by Courtney J.M. Jones and Sharon L. Kelly in Georgetown. There was a delicious lunch for the guests and decorations were predominantly pink in honor of the little lady, Sophia Alexandra, who was born Feb. 2 to Ben and Stephanie Jones of Laurel. A warm welcome from the residents of Delmar Manor is extended to new arrivals, Scott and Linda Morris. Delmar family and friends send very best birthday wishes to Luke Figgs, who celebrated a big seven years on Feb. 23, and to Doris Banks, whose “day” was Feb. 26. Coming up fast, on March 2, Ann Adkins will be blowing a few candles. Mark, Bettyann and Sasha Adams and Sasha’s friend Megan of Georgetown had a warm week’s vacation visiting Matthew Adams in Florida, where he is a student at Full Sail College. Gene and Fran Wootten had the pleasure of a visit last week from their daughter, Patty Saunders, from High Point, N.C. I, along with her many friends and family members, belatedly wish Mary Anne Fasold a happy birthday on Feb. 27. More birthday greetings here for Alene
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James on March 2, with love from her family and very special bow-wow wishes from Coco. A happy golden wedding anniversary will be celebrated on March 2 by Daniel and Barbara Parker, with wishes for many more from “Pickle,” Wendy, Taylor, Sara, George, Big Danny and John Parker. Friends of the Laurel Library held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb 20. Discussion at the meeting concerned mainly the upcoming fund-raiser “Blues Chaser” dinner on Sunday, March 4, at the Delmar V.F.W. More information was fully covered in last week’s column and should also appear in this week’s Star bulletin board. At the time of the dinner the winner of the library’s logo contest will be announced and presented with a $100 award. We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Birdie Stevens, Betty Scarborough, Joseph Pennell, John F. Whitley Jr. and Barry L. “Buster” Kingsbury Jr. We continue with prayers for those who are ill: Sturgis Lowe, Mary Windsor, Gerald Brown, Carol and Jack Lynch, Loretta Dykes, Ralph Baker, Steve Trivits, Richard Cordrey, Loretta Dykes, Jean Henry, Hattie Puckham, Kelly Griffith, Lily Brittingham, Terry Layton and Blanche Elliott. Friends of Robert Truitt of Delmar wish him a speedy recovery following his recent illness. Happy March birthdays to: Lois Brown, Raymond Justice, Ed Montague, Clarence Whaley and Dianne Thompson, March 2; Geraldine Horsey and Shirley Sommers, March 3; George Collins, Vivian McCullough and Mary Windsor, March 5; Doris Boyce, Lois McDaniel and Isabelle White, March 6; Ruth Smith, March 7; and Dorothy Johnson, March 8. “Happiness is something that is never far away. It’s as close as the things we do and say - so start out today with a smile on your face and make this old world a happier place.” See you in the Stars.
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These lives were rich with service to others
Lawrence property vote scheduled for March 27
Two deaths in the past few days leave a big void in the heart of our RYANT ICHARDSON communities. We will miss Pegeen Brown and Bob Dowd. My heart goes out to Tom Pegeen T. Brown, 50, of SeaBrown and his family. Tom ford, a dedicated kindergarten teacher at Woodbridge Elementary is one of the nicest people School and a member of the NantiI know and I’m so sorry he coke Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Johns has suffered these great Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. She losses. was chairperson of this year’s hospital dinner/auction. Mrs. Brown was an active bands, Molly and Doctor Michael J. Metmember of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic zler, Seaford, DE, Katy and Taylor BeatChurch in Seaford. She loved to sing and tie, Virginia Beach, VA, and Ann and host St. Patrick’s Day parties and was faGeorge Hubley, West Chester, PA; 11 mous for her corned beef and cabbage. grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Her obituary appears on page 22. In addition to his parents, he was also The information about Mr. Dowd’s preceeded in death by a son, Delaware death came in as we were going to press State Trooper, Gerard Thomas Dowd who and the only place left to include the indied in the line of duty, September 11, formation was in this column. That infor1990. mation follows: A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 Robert Francis Dowd, 87, of Seaford, p.m. on Sunday, March 4, in Our Lady of died Tuesday Feb. 27, at his residence. Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Stein Born in Wilkes-Barre PA, the son of Highway, Seaford. The Reverend Joseph late Katy McLaughlin and Frank Dowd, Hurley will officiate. he was a school teacher, football coach, Friends may call Saturday, March 3, principal and administrator with the from 5 to 8 p.m. at Watson-Yates Funeral Seaford School District for 38 years. He Home, Front & King Streets, Seaford. was named “Coach of the Year” in 1955, Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes and he held a Masters Degree in EducaCemetery, Seaford. tion, He was a member of Our Lady of One final note on the passing of Pegeen Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Brown. Seaford, a member of the Legion of Mary, Pegeen’s daughter, Samantha “Sam” and a member of Virgil Wilson VFW Post Brown died in a car accident on January 4961. He was a WW II and Korean War 24, 2007. Army veteran. My heart goes out to Tom Brown and He is survived by his wife, Jean his family. Tom is one of the nicest people Cameron Dowd of Seaford; 2 sons and I know and I’m so sorry he has suffered their wives, Robert J. and Lynn Dowd, these great losses. Friendship, MD and US Navy CommanOur local communities also feel the der Frank J. and Cindra Dowd, Corpius loss of these wonderful people, whose Christie, TX; 3 daughters and their husmemories will be with us always.
A public hearing on the annexation of the historic Lawrence property will be Tuesday, March 27, shortly after the 7 p.m. start of the regular Seaford City Council meeting. The hearing will be held in the council chambers. The dilapidated 19th-century Lawrence, one of only two examples of Greek revival architecture in the state and on the National Register of Historic Places, is part of a 5-acre parcel that is for sale. Asking price is $995,000. Its owners, Gary and Joy Hill, have requested that the property be annexed into the city and that it be zoned for light commercial development. The property is slowly being surrounded by development: the Herring Run Professional Park is going in to the north and Lawrence Crossing, a 355-unit condo and townhouse, is planned for 56 acres around the property. Representatives of the Seaford Historical Society recently met with state and local officials, in an attempt to find a way to save the building. Jerry Chapman, president of the Seaford Historical Society, told society members recently that Lawrence, which is vacant, is suffering water damage. “Plaster on the ceiling is falling off because there are leaks in the roof,” he said. In addition, the exterior paint is “in very bad condition,” Chapman said. “And, we have no official inspection regarding the structure and its soundness,” he added. “It needs to be examined.” Chapman is checking with a home moving company to see if it is feasible to move the structure to the Ross Plantation, which is owned by the historical society.
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Senator Tom Carper announces staffing change for Sussex County US Senator Tom Carper announces that Tim Winstead joins the Carper team as the new Sussex County director. A native Delawarean, he graduated from John Dickinson High School, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and master’s degree from Wilmington College. Captain Winstead comes to Senator Carper’s office with over 26 years experience as a Delaware State Trooper, where he served in many capacities, including Uniform Patrol, Executive Security, Fatal Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Team, and the Community Services Section. He also served as director of the Community Services Section, director of the Public Information Office, director of the Planning and Research Section, Troop Commander at Troop 6, Troop Commander at Troop 4 and as director of the Human Resource Office. His new responsibilities include working with constituents in Sussex County on issues that affect the county. The Senator’s former Sussex County Director, Mark Lally, also a retired State Trooper, is now the director of Development at Delaware Technical and Community College Owens’ Campus.
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For your information: A public hearing on the proposed annexation of the Lawrence property into the city of Seaford will be held Tuesday, March 27, at 7:05 p.m. in council chamber, Seaford City Hall, High Street. For further details, call the city of Seaford, 629-9173.
Plans approved for warehouse The Seaford City Council Tuesday night approved final plans for a warehouse complex in the city’s Ross Business Park. The unanimous vote came after a public hearing, at which no members of the public spoke. Kent Peterson, Seaford, who owns the parcel on the south side of Venture Drive, intends to construct eight 5,000-square foot warehouses. Regional Builders, Seaford, will do the construction work. Each warehouse will have in it a 650square foot office. City director of operations Charles
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Anderson told the city council that the project has been approved by the fire marshal and by the Sussex County Conservation District. Seaford’s planning and zoning commission recommended approval. Also following a public hearing, the city council approved preliminary building plans for a plot of land on U.S. 13, just north of the Hobby Stop. Nanticoke Lodging, owner of the nearly six-acre site, intends to put three buildings on the land, a 4,200-square foot bank, a 5,400square foot restaurant and a 16,000square foot store. A road around the development will tie in with the access road to Lowe’s. The home improvement store is under construction on property just south of this parcel. Anderson told the council that care is being taken in planning flood control for the low-lying land. The project will include three storm water management ponds, as well as a drainage culvert leading east across U.S. 13. Pat Mitchell, engineer for the project, said that the owners understand that they will also have to upgrade the ditch on the east side of U.S. 13 in which the culvert will empty. Storm water from the Lowe’s development also empties into that ditch. The developers are also required to modify the U.S. 13 crossover in front of the parcel, to prevent traffic leaving the complex from turning north. Final permits for the project are pending from the Delaware Department of Transportation, the state fire marshal’s office and the Sussex County Conservation District. The project will also come before the city council again, for final approval.
Electronic sign regulations Want to put an electronic sign up to advertise your Seaford business? There are some new regulations that you are going to have to meet before you can plug that sign in. The city council on Tuesday approved amendments to the city’s sign ordinance to regulate electronic signs, what city manager Dolores Slatcher called “the most popular signs on the market today.” Electronic message boards will be permitted in manufacturing and commercial districts, provided that the messages on them do not change more often than every five seconds. The signs cannot have flashing lights or obscene images. In addition, the signs cannot “emit smoke, visible vapors or particles, sound or odor.” Electronic message boards cannot be larger than 32 square feet and have to be set at least 5 feet from the property line. A property can have only one electronic sign on it. Signs that abut residential areas will have to have special permission from the city’s Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m., those signs will have to be dimmed by 60 percent, so as not to bother nearby residents.
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Edward Cranston Mike Hall Nancy Harper John Hollis Karen Johnston Jan Lundquist Ron Marvel John Rittenhouse Bill Royal Steve Theis Layton Wheeler
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✳ MARCH 1 - 7, 2007
MORNING STAR
PAGE 51
Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Tides Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Day High Low Thurs. 12:44 p 6:43 a Fri. 12:58 a 7:30 a Sat. 1:37 a 8:11 a Sun. 2:12 a 8:50 a Mon. 2:46 a 9:26 a Tues. 3:18 a 10:01 a Wed. 3:51 a 10:36 a
High —1:24 p 1:59 p 2:32 p 3:03 p 3:34 p 4:06 p
Low 7:27 p 8:05 p 8:39 p 9:09 p 9:39 p 10:08 p 10:39 p
Sharptown, MD Shown is Thursday’s weather. High Low Temperatures are Thursday’s highs Day and Thursday night’s lows. Thurs. 4:03 p 9:36 a Fri. 4:17 a 10:23 a Sat. 4:56 a 11:04 a Sun. 5:31 a 11:43 a Mon. 6:05 a 12:02 a Tues. 6:37 a 12:32 a Wed. 7:10 a 1:01 a
High —4:43 p 5:18 p 5:51 p 6:22 p 6:53 p 7:25 p
Low 10:20 p 10:58 p 11:32 p —12:19 p 12:54 p 1:29 p
High —4:05 p 4:40 p 5:13 p 5:44 p 6:15 p 6:47 p
Low 9:42 p 10:20 p 10:54 p 11:24 p 11:54 p —12:51 p
A little rain in the afternoon
Thundery rains in the morning
Mostly cloudy, a shower possible
Partly sunny, breezy and colder
Sunshine
Intervals of clouds and sunshine
Cloudy with a chance of rain
53/50
63/37
55/31
48/29
50/32
50/37
58/32
Almanac Statistics through Tuesday Feb. 27 at Georgetown, Delaware
Temperatures
Precipitation
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Smyrna 49/46
0.89” 2.49” 2.91” 6.28”
Dover 49/48
Apogee and Perigee
Vienna, MD
The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon is farthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur. When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents of speed is more prevalent.
Date March 6 March 19 April 3 April 17
Apogee Perigee Apogee Perigee
Time 10:38 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 4:39 a.m. 1:56 a.m.
Date April 30 May 15 May 27 June 12
Apogee Perigee Apogee Perigee
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Rise .6:35 a.m. .6:34 a.m. .6:33 a.m. .6:31 a.m. .6:30 a.m. .6:28 a.m. .6:27 a.m.
Full Mar 3
Harrington 49/47
Time 6:58 a.m. 11:11 a.m. 6:02 p.m. 1:08 p.m.
Milford 51/47 Greenwood 51/47
Lewes 50/48
Bridgeville 52/47
Sun and Moon Sun Thursday . Friday . . . . Saturday . . Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday
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Nanticoke River Roaring Point, MD
Set .5:55 p.m. .5:56 p.m. .5:57 p.m. .5:58 p.m. .5:59 p.m. .6:00 p.m. .6:01 p.m.
Moon Thursday . Friday . . . . Saturday . . Sunday . . . Monday . . Tuesday . . Wednesday
Last Mar 11
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Rise .3:48 p.m. .4:51 p.m. .5:52 p.m. .6:52 p.m. .7:50 p.m. .8:49 p.m. .9:49 p.m.
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Set .5:36 a.m. .6:03 a.m. .6:26 a.m. .6:48 a.m. .7:08 a.m. .7:28 a.m. .7:49 a.m.
Georgetown 53/50 Concord 53/51 Laurel 54/51 Delmar 54/51
Millsboro 53/50
Bethany Beach 46/44 Fenwick Island 49/45
First Mar 25
New Mar 18
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High 3:25 p 3:39 a 4:18 a 4:53 a 5:27 a 5:59 a 6:32 a
Low 8:58 a 9:45 a 10:26 a 11:05 a 11:41 a 12:16 p 12:23 a
Day Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.
High Low High 6:05 a 12:25 p 6:11 p 6:45 a 12:15 a 6:52 p 7:22 a 12:57 a 7:30 p 7:58 a 1:36 a 8:08 p 8:33 a 2:14 a 8:46 p 9:09 a 2:52 a 9:23 p 9:44 a 3:31 a 10:01 p
Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach 49/48
SEAFORD 53/50
Day Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.
Low —1:00 p 1:32 p 2:03 p 2:34 p 3:06 p 3:40 p
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