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NEWS HEADLINES SUSSEX REALTORS - The Sussex County Association of Realtors has run out of space in its Georgetown facility. Page 3 SKATE PARK COMING - Organizers have no idea when construction will start, but a new sign has gone up. Page 4 WWII VETERANS - Ray J. Elzey Sr. never received any medals for his service. Maybe he could now, but he wants no part of it. Page 8 LOOKING TO THE PAST - 100-year-old graduation program points to how things have changed. Page 10 FIGHTING DRUG USE - Area high school starts a new student club to discourage poor decision making. Page 16 LAND USE PLAN - The County's Land Use Plan looks in part at the problem of traffic flowing into the area from a dual-lane Route 404. Page 20 SPRING SPORTS - The high school spring sports season began last week. Varsity preview stories and schedules begin on page 45. PHILLIPS’ JOURNAL - Laurel High graduate Shawn Phillips wrote his first spring training journal for the Star as he looks to make a Florida Marlins minor league team. Page 47

Ag Week What’s new in western Sussex County farming? Inside this Edition

PAJAMA PARTY - Residents of Portsville gathered together Friday night at the home of Nancy Smith for a good old-fashioned pajama party. Back, from left: Melinda Thornton, Jan Jones, Mary Ann Gray, Sharon Hughes, Becky Everett and Ruth Ann LeCompte. Front: Shirley Parsons, Sue Carey, Smith, Doris Shenk and Kristi Santilla. For more information about the party, see Pat Murphy’s column on page 25. Photo by Pat Murphy

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their yields high, sincethan farmers Shore to keep more grain chickens consume By Carol Kinsley here can grow. on the Shore would last which has been “All the crops Allen said. Allen Family Foods, since 1935, is about two months,” Allen’s chickens go Seaford and grain operating from and At full operation, million feed mill bushels of corn building a $15 in back of the family farm through 400,000 meal per week. consoy storage facility Road. Although 50,000 tons of must be brought in from on Wesley Church corn was accepted at Because grain rail capathe United States, meal, the struction continues, other areas of fall. Even soy the mill in the manager of the complex, the are a necessity. con- bilities that remains after extracting Chad Allen, had asked the Farms dry part the in from Perdue Salisget and explained the company brought be in the process oil, must crushing facilitiesfrom othtractor to expedite last season so the farmInc., which has get in and Norfolk, Va., and mill will grain facility open bury, Md., and another place to complete, the ers would have their loaded trucks so er vendors. Whentons of poultry feed per out quickly with more time in the field. produce 12,000 five days per week. they could spend is that the operation miloperating capacity of 1.1 “Our philosophy expansion and grow- week, It will have storage in our will benefit us but the facility is delion tons of corn.that the facility will have ing on the Shore, so they can get in and his inforAllen added on the Shore, if manner. signed for farmers, the largest dryer A dryer is sometimes in an efficient fields out and harvest before crops out of the mation is correct. They can get their than spending needed to remove excess moisture permits rather dry 7,000 will “It when weather line. We hope to make stored. dryers the grain is in Allen said. Mosthour. hours waiting easier.” per bushels per hour,” 1,000 6,000 bushels their job a little load holds about have handle 5,000 to “It costs more can A tractor trailer of The plant is expensive. Allen said. “We said. “Eighty percent bushels of corn, in seven minutes. Last every day,” Allenlocal, so the money is goout of his is a truck in and from a farmer got out the workforce into the local economy year, by the time unloaded. They’d say, workers ing right back him to 16 full-time we’d truck, we had I’m done?’ and the start.” Fifteen operate the plant. to ‘Wow! You mean go get me another plant, will be needed of the size of the feet say, ‘Yes sir. Now To give an idea are 140 in concrete silos load.’” have had to wait the tops of the Allen said. The In the past, farmers they could is 228 above base elevation, two, time that their har“receiving leg,” line an hour or transporting tallest point, the be harvesting andwant them to get caught in feet tall. yards of concrete per vest. “We don’t rain and lose yields,” Allen More than 13,000 At nine yards a windstorm or will go into construction. truckloads. the 1,400 and explained. Family Foods dump truck, that’s It benefits Allen companies on the three other poultry

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Annexation for development on track for council approval Community on Discountland Road would have 250 homes By Tony E. Windsor Laurel officials are prepared to move forward on the annexation of property on the east side of U.S. 13 that will clear the way for a proposed 250-home residential development, Village Brooke East. During the most recent meeting of Laurel Town Council, a public hearing was held prior to a vote by the council on a first reading of the annexation request. The request for annexation

comes from land owner and developer, Samanda Properties LLC. There were no comments from the public regarding the proposed annexation and the first reading was approved unanimously. The first phase of the Village Brooke project, known as Village Brooke West, was approved by the council in July 2006. That phase was to include 77 single-family townhouses, 84 duplex units and 200 singlefamily, stand-alone homes on a parcel

of land on Discount Land Road, west of US 13. The developer of both Village Brooke West and Village Brooke East is Michael Pouls, of Samanda Properties LLC, Gladwyn, Pa. According to Jeff Clark, landscape architect for Land Tech Land Planning LLC, Ocean View, who has presented plans before the town council during previous discussions, the Village Brooke East project will be a planned Continued to page five

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Realtors Association sets groundbreaking The Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR), the area’s trade association for real estate professionals, has run out of space in its Georgetown facility. “Our market here in Sussex County has grown significantly over the last decade and, because of that, the building we opened just nine years ago will no longer meet our needs,” said Ruth Briggs King, executive vice president of SCAOR. “But we saw this coming some time ago and we’ve been planning for it.” For years, the organization has earmarked a good portion of their revenue toward the construction of a new facility. Prudent investing has now made that dream a reality. On Thursday, March 20, SCAOR will welcome local legislators, in addition to many of its own, to an official groundbreaking ceremony for their new state-of-the-art facility. To be constructed at their current location on Park Avenue in Georgetown, the new structure will expand the Association’s current facility into a brand new, more than 5,000-squarefoot center designed to meet the needs of its more than 1,400 members countywide. “Our association has grown continually since it started in 1949,” said Bill Lucks, the 2008 president of SCAOR. “Our members realize the value of technology and education resources in their ever-changing profession. Thus, they graciously approved the renovation and expansion of our current facility. We are very excited about the potential and possibilities this building will bring for our members and for the members of our community.” The $800,000 facility will feature a new classroom and meeting room space designed to complement SCAOR’s current office facility. It will feature many new technological advances, including an expanded conference room and a high-tech training center suitable for webcasts and webinar conferences. The room will also feature several large projection screens, laptop stations for technology training, wireless Internet access and several laptop computers. “As Realtors, we know that investment in real estate is safe and a wonderful long-term investment,” Lucks said. “We believe we are investing in our future and in our community through this expansion.” SCAOR will conduct a bidding process before awarding a contract for construction of the new building, which they hope to have completed by the end of 2008. They have, however, already named the Whayland Construction Co., of Delmar as the construction manager. “We’re excited about working with Whayland. Choosing a local company for the project was important to us,” said King. “There will be a bid process for all aspects of our project and we encourage businesses to participate.” SCAOR was chartered in 1949 and has steadily grown in size, scope and mission during their 59 years in Sussex County. It is a professional trade association with goals of carrying out a program of education and advocacy for real estate in the county. SCAOR is a resource for the public, as well as a recognized advocate for property rights and property owners in Sussex County. The association monitors legislative issues on the local, state and national levels that may impact home ownership in the area. Members of SCAOR are a very diverse group who contribute significant time, concern and donations to the communities they serve. To learn more about SCAOR or for more information on the March 20 groundbreaking celebration, call the association’s Georgetown office at 855-2300, or visit them on the Internet at www.scaor.com.

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First step in skate park, getting the sign up, is accomplished By Tony E. Windsor After two years, members of a community group are seeing the first evidence of a new skate park in Laurel. In recent days, a sign has been erected on the spot near the Laurel Middle School where a proposed skate park is to be constructed. A 10-member committee, representing a cross-section of the community, have been discussing and promoting the idea of building a skate park in the town to address what they see as a need for skate enthusiasts, mainly young people. The chairman of the Laurel Skate Park Committee, Barry Munoz, said the new sign, which designates the planned location of the park, is a first step, but what he really wants to see is “concrete.” “This has been in discussion for two years and having the sign go up is definitely a positive step in bringing this project into reality,” he said. “Now, what I really want to see is concrete lying on that ground. I don’t care if it is just one small ramp; I just want to see concrete out there.” One of the biggest proponents of the skate park is Mayor John Shwed. Shwed first broached the idea of a skate park during his first months in office. Having worked with young people as a substitute teacher in the Laurel School District and now with the in-school suspension program, Shwed said young people in the community have been seeking a safe place to use skateboards. After gaining the support of the Laurel School District, which has donated a parcel of land next to the tennis and basketball courts near Evergreen Drive to be used for the skate park, Shwed brought the issue to the Laurel Town Council. The council agreed to support the project in an agreement with the school district. Once the park is built, the town of Laurel will treat the skate park like any other park in the town in terms of landscaping and other minor maintenance. The town will also provide expertise and resources to seek possible grant-related funding for the project. Also, the Laurel Police Department has agreed to help tend to the licensing of those patrons who will use the park site for skating. Munoz wants to make it clear that

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raising funds for construction and building the skate park in Laurel is not the end of responsibility for the 10-member Laurel skate park committee. “We are not expecting the town of Laurel to take on the burden of maintenance at the park,” he said. “The skate park committee will raise money to build the park, but also to maintain operations there as well. When it comes to doing maintenance within the park, it will be necessary to get skilled, professional people who are familiar with doing the type of work that needs to be done.” Munoz said the committee is busy planning fundraisers and working with Laurel’s town manager Bill Fasano to find grants and other revenue sources to help facilitate the construction and operation of the skate park . “We are still in discussions about the scope of this project in terms of design,” he said. “A skate park can be built for anywhere between $225,000 and $450,000. We are basically going to do whatever our money allows.” He said the committee is looking at a number of professional skate park designs and has visited skate parks in Ocean City and Ridgely, Md. Though members of the Laurel Lions Club and of the Laurel Community Foundation have taken a lead in the skate park project, Munoz said neither organization is at the helm of the campaign to build the park. “We want the Laurel Skate Park Committee to be its own entity,” he said. “We have a cross-section of people from the community who are part of this project and have been for two years. The park will be built on a property where the tennis courts and basketball courts are and that has been a Lions Club project. However, the Laurel Skate Park Committee is the group responsible for the planning, building and operation of the skate park project.” Munoz said he could not put a timeline on when construction may begin or when the project could be completed, except to say that everyone is eager to see the project start as soon as possible. Anyone wanting more information about the skate park project, or to make contributions toward the project, can call Munoz at 875-7408.

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Enthusiastic supporters of Laurel skate park stand in front of the sign that just went up, designating where the park will be built. The park is planned for land near Laurel Middle School. The chairman of the Laurel Skate Park Committee, Barry Munoz, said the new sign is a first step, but what he really wants to see is ‘concrete.’ Back, from left: Munoz and Mayor John Shwed. Center: Josh Munoz, 15, Cody Gullett, 15, Zach Whaley, 15, and Ben Miller, 13. Front: Morgan Hastings, 10, Sara Whaley, 11, and Rebecca Spier, 11. Photo by Pat Murphy

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Active adult community will be designed for people 55 and older town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan’s Continued from page one short term growth area. Calio said the active adult community. It will follow the Delaware State Office of Planning has same aesthetic layout as the Village accepted the annexation and all relevant Brooke West project. Both communities documents have been prepared by the will be built with amenities including a 25,000-square foot community center with town. Calio also said the Laurel Public Works indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tenDepartment, code enforcement office and nis courts, a putting green, café and restaupolice department have all expressed opinrant. ions on the annexation proposal. Code About 42 percent of the development, enforcement officer Paul Frick said his which amounts to about 33 acres, will department can handle the “preliminary remain open space, including par space workload” associated with the project, but and walkways. Clark added that given the once the development begins construction, size of the parcel being developed, the he will need to add a full-time code offitown codes allow for as many as 391 cer. Likewise, police Chief Jamie Wilson homes to be built on the property. said the development would result in the However, that many homes would mean need for additional police officers. less open space. Public works supervisor Woody Vickers Clark said there are about five acres on said the town’s wastewater treatment plant the property that can be developed as comis adequate to handle any new load mercial, with up to three stores to be brought on by the development. He added included in the Village Brooke East projthat all costs associated with connecting to ect plans. the treatment plant and other utilities, Clark said the single-family homes in Village Brooke East will be 1,600 to 1,800 including any necessary line extensions, will be borne by the developer. square feet in size. Should the devel“These are planned opment require addifor active adults who Public works supervisor Woody tional wastewater will spend a great Vickers said the town’s wastetreatment capacity, deal of time traveling Vickers said the cost water treatment plant is adequate and outside the for upgrades or to handle any new load brought home,” he said. expansions would While the commu- on by the development. He added also be paid by the nity is planned for that all costs associated with con- developer. adults 55 years and Calio said that necting to the treatment plant and older, the law allows there is an agreement other utilities, including any necfor about 15 percent with Samanda of the homes to be essary line extensions, will be Properties which sold to people borne by the developer. states that Village younger than that, Brooke East will Clark said. He share the initial 365 assured the council that the homes planned equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) that for Village Brooke East as well as for were allocated by the town for the original Village Brooke West do not include any Village Brooke West project. This, he said, rental residences. was required by the State Office of Clark said that Village Brooke East meets the town’s growth plan as it pertains Planning due to its concern about the numto residential development. “This develop- ber of EDUs that could be placed on the town’s wastewater treatment facility given ment meets what the town had forecasted for short term land use development in the the high number of annexations that have occurred in the town over the past year. one- to five-year range,” he said. The council will hold a second and The Laurel Annexation Committee, final reading on the annexation request chaired by Councilman Chris Calio, disduring its Monday, March 17, public meetcussed the annexation and reviewed its ing. If the annexation is approved, the potential impact on the community at a property will come into the town with a meeting on Feb. 19. It was noted by the residential zoning. committee that the project fits in the

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Business Home Team realtors selected

Home Team Realty is proud to announce Sandy Hughes has been selected to serve as chairperson for the Presidential Advisory Group for Public Relations & Marketing for the Sussex County Association of Realtors. She also Hughes served on this board in 2007. Rob Harman and Sean Steward have also been selected to serve Harman Steward on the Presidential Advisory Group for Public Relations and Marketing for the Sussex County Association of Realtors.

CFM named in top ten list

The Delaware Business Ledger, Delaware’s top business resource book, recognized Callaway, Farnell and Moore, Inc., (CFM) as one of Delaware’s Top Businesses in its Delaware Book of Lists. Published each January, this 11th annual edition includes information on businesses and industry and the people who continually make Delaware one of the best states for business in the country. Among residential realtors, CFM ranked 10th in the state. CFM, which was founded in 1940, is a proven leader in the real estate and insurance industries. “For more than 60 years we have enjoyed a continued record of success and growth, backed by solid experience in Seaford and surrounding communities,” stated Broker/Owner George Farnell. “We are recognized as one of the leading real estate firms in the region, and our insurance department is an affiliate of one of the oldest and largest independent agents on Delmarva.” With two high-profile offices in Seaford, CFM stands ready to serve the public’s real estate needs. They may be contacted at their main office at 500 W. Stein Highway at 6294514, or their branch office at 22128 Sussex Highway at 628-8500.

Huff named in Glass Magazine

Go-Glass Corporation of Salisbury, Md. announces that Tom Huff, director of Delaware operations for Go-Glass, has recently been recognized as one of the most influential people in the glass industry under the age of 40. In the Feb. issue of Glass Magazine, Mr. Huff was named as one of the “20 under 40” honorees. As Glass Magazine is the industry’s foremost publication, Huff’s recognition places him, along with his company at the top of their industry’s list. Doug Linderer, owner of the Go-Glass

Corporation, said “in three short years Tom has developed a knowledge base which he has applied to our Delaware operations, making him particularly deserving of this prestigious award.” Prior to joining Go-Glass Corporation, Huff worked as a business and technology consultant at BearingPoint Inc. in Washington, D.C. His other professional experiences include sales and marketing positions with Bayer Corporation in both the U.S. and Germany, as well as project management roles at OneBeacon Insurance in Boston, Mass. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Huff holds an MBA from Boston College. Go-Glass Corporation, t/a Mr. GoGlass and Go-Builder Services, serves its’ automotive, home, business, and builder customers from eight locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit www.goglass.com.

Rita's Ice is open

The Seaford store opened on March 1 and the Millsboro store opened on March 8. This new season brings new spring hours, from noon to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. This season Rita's is also introducing the Rittaccino, a coffee drink made with Rita's products. Rita's looks forward to the introduction of four new ice flavors this season as well. Rita's announces that prices did not change from last year.

Scuse to speak at breakfast

Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse will be the featured speaker at the Friends of Agriculture Breakfast on Friday, March 14 in Dover. Scuse became the state’s secretary of agriculture in 2001. Prior to that, he served four years on the Kent County Regional Planning Commission, as Kent County Recorder of Deeds, and as the state committee chairman of the Farm Service Agency. He currently farms 1,500 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat with his brother Dale. The Friends of Agriculture Breakfast will be held at the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Avenue in Dover, beginning at 7:15 a.m. Registration is $15. For more information or to register, call Alice Moore at 302-831-2504.

Joyners are top agents

Frank Parks and Rob Harman, co-brokers/owners of Home Team Realty, announce that the top listing agents and top sales agents for the month of February are Rodney and Trina Joyner of The Joyner Team.

Liller is top producer

John Hanenfeld, broker/owner, announces that Broker Post Real Estate’s top producer for 2007 is Steve Liller. Steve lives in Delmar with his wife and young daughter. He enjoys working with first time home buyers, helping them acquire their first property.

COUNTY BANK SUPPORTS NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. County Bank recently donated $1,000 to Nanticoke Health Services for “The Nanticoke Derby.” The Derby is Nanticoke Health Services’ annual dinner and auction, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse. This year, proceeds benefit the Prescription Drug Fund and the certified Stroke Center at Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford. Last year’s event raised over $86,000. From left, Linda Gunson, assistant vice president and branch manager of County Bank’s Seaford branch, presents a check to Michele Bell, chairperson of the Nanticoke Derby. For more information about the Derby, call 629-6611, etc. 2404. For more information about County Bank, visit www.CountyBankDel.com.

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Ray Elzey served with pride alongside of his friends The Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers are running a series of articles on the veterans who served this nation during World War II. We welcome suggestions for interviews. Contact Bryant Richardson at 629-9788.

By James Diehl Ray J. Elzey Sr. never received any medals for his service to the United States in World War II. Maybe he could have years later, but by then he wanted no part of it. Drafted in 1943, he never really wanted to be in the U.S. Army at all. As a young black man, he didn’t feel there was a future for him there. Discrimination and segregation were rampant in the 1940s, in the United States and in many other places of the world. “Most awards weren’t given out to negroes back then,” says Elzey, who today is the commander of Laurel’s American Legion Post 16, named after Roger Washington “Jack” Gumby, a World War I veteran and one of the first blacks from Sussex County to serve his country. “Maybe I could have received one later, but I wouldn’t have accepted it. If they couldn’t give it to me then, I don’t want it now.” Despite the underlying sentiment, Elzey felt the need to do his part for the American war effort. Assigned to the all-black 41st engineer battalion, he left the United States to go overseas on March 5, 1944, his 20th birthday. Elzey eventually landed in Casablanca, Morocco. An important strategic port during the war, the city is best known for hosting the Casablanca Conference in 1943. During the conference, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt discussed the progress of the war and planned strategy for the rest of the European campaign. Casablanca was also the site of a large American air base, which was the staging area for all American aircraft for the European Theater of Operations during World War II. And it was a bit of a staging area for Elzey as well. After a stay in the Moroccan city, Elzey and the rest of his unit moved on to the French island of Corsica, where one of his jobs was to set “booby traps,” or mines, in case Germany decided to invade the island. “To plant a mine, we had to dig a hole

and put a fuse on the bottom of it. Then we’d put a mine on top and then another fuse on top of the mine,” he says. “We didn’t worry about the Americans [accidently setting one off], though. They knew where [the mines] were and they stayed away.” From Corsica, Elzey and his unit went into France. A short time later came their encounter with the famed Siegfried Line of German lore. “The [Siegfried Line] was built to keep the Allies out, but we tore [part of] it out with dynamite,” says Elzey. “We had to clear a mine field before we blew it up; then the infantry came in. It was a scary time.” The original Siegfried Line was a line of defensive forts and tank defenses built by Germany as a section of the Hindenburg Line in northern France during World War I. However, in English, Siegfried Line more commonly refers to the similar World War II defensive line, built during the 1930s. The Germans themselves called this the West Wall, but the Allies renamed it after the First World War line. It was a defense system stretching nearly 400 miles with more than 18,000 bunkers, tunnels and tank traps. With the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, in 1944, war in the west broke out and, in August of that year, Hitler gave a directive for the renewed construction of the Siegfried Line. Twenty thousand forced laborers and members of the German National Labor Service, most of whom were 14- to 16year-old boys, attempted to reequip the line for defense purposes. Local people were also called in to work on the Line, mostly building antitank ditches – but it was all in vain as a result of Allied air superiority — and eventually ground superiority, with the help of an all-black unit of American engineers. Elzey and his unit even had the chance to guard members of the Adolph Hitlerdefined “master race” toward the end of the war. “I think a lot of the Germans were glad to be prisoners because they were so tired of fighting,” says Elzey, who claims he felt no irony in a group of black soldiers guarding men who had fought for history’s most well-known Aryan supremacist. “I didn’t feel anything toward them except

Ray J. Elzey Sr. served in the European Theater during World War II. He was part of an allblack unit that spent time in Morocco, on the island of Corsica and later in France and Germany. Elzey also got the chance to destroy a portion of the famed Siegfried Line in Germany.

that they were prisoners and we had a job to do.” While Elzey and his unit eventually found their way into Germany, prior to D-Day they were based in Marseilles, France, helping Allied ground troops prepare for the invasion of Nazi Germany The soldiers in his unit were all black, but the officers were all white. Still, there was a great deal of pride among him and his fellow black soldiers. And they did their best to make that pride shine through, even during the ugliness of war. “If we couldn’t do the job, we didn’t do it. But we felt like we could do anything the white soldiers could do,” Elzey says. “I really feel like I did something for my country.” More than 2.5 million blacks registered for American military service during WWII, but only about one million actually served. Black servicemen were stationed in such diverse spots as Casablanca, Italy, the Aleutians, Northern Ireland, Liberia, New Guinea, the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater, Guam, Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Saipan, Okinawa, Australia,

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Livable Delaware conference to be broadcast in Georgetown “Creating a Livable Delaware: Pathways for Enhancing Prosperity and Quality of Life,” a daylong conference on Tuesday, March 25, at the University of Delaware's Clayton Hall Conference Center in Newark, will be broadcast live at UD's Carvel Research and Education Center, 16483 County Seat Highway, in Georgetown. The broadcast is free and open to the public and lunch will be available for $15. The conference will feature a keynote address by William B. Chandler III, chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, on “Posing the Challenge of Creating a Livable Delaware,” and a luncheon address by Richard E. Killingsworth, executive director of The Harvest Foundation, on “Creating a Healthy Delaware.” The day will include panel discussions on “Strengthening Local Economies,” “Enhancing Delaware's Heritage” and “Building and Financing Delaware's Infrastructure.” Second in a series of programs, the conference will look at the continued growth of Delaware and the surrounding region, as well as the emerging trends and strategies that will impact economic prosperity and the quality of life. The series aims to engage university, government and business leaders in the challenges and opportunities for partnership and to highlight opportunities for enhanced future partnerships. The conference will begin at 8 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast. UD President Patrick T. Harker will make welcome remarks at 9 a.m., and Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner will discuss the foundations of a livable Delaware. Chandler will speak at 9:30 a.m. John Taylor, executive director of the Delaware Public Policy Institute, will moderate responses to Chandler's presentation by panelists Thomas Morr, president and CEO of Select Greater Philadelphia; Michael Scuse, secretary of the Delaware Depart-

ment of Agriculture; Michael Riska, executive director of the Delaware Nature Society; Preston Schell, president of the Ocean Atlantic Companies; and Richard Heffron, senior vice president for government affairs at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. Dick Christopher, vice chairman of Nemours Foundation Board of Directors, will introduce Killingsworth, who is nationally recognized for his pioneering efforts in cultivating the emerging domains of placemaking and active living which considers the impacts of the built and natural environment on everyday life, especially health. Responses to Killingsworth's luncheon speech will be given by panelists Jaime (Gus) Rivera, director of the Division of Public Health in the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services; Marianne Carter, director of the Delaware Center for Health Promotion, University of Delaware; and Karyl Rattay, senior policy and program analyst at Nemours Health and Prevention Services. Gwen Angelet, director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships and Program Integration at Nemours Health and Prevention Services, will moderate the panel. Mayor James Baker of Wilmington, will moderate a panel discussion on a presentation, “Strengthening Local Economies” by Jesse L. White Jr., director of the Office of Economic and Business Development at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. The panelists will be Joseph DiPinto, director of the Wilmington Office of Economic Development; James Hutchison, assistant vice president at Commerce Bank; and Judy McKinney-Cherry, director of the Delaware Economic Development Office. Nancy Targett, dean of UD's College of Marine and Earth Studies, will moderate a panel discussion on “Enhancing Delaware's Heritage” by David Ames, director of UD's Center for Historic Architecture and De-

Camp Barnes applications ready Applications for Camp Barnes are now available at all State Police Troops. Camp Barnes is a recreational (overnight) summer camp run by the Delaware State Police. All children who are residents of Delaware and between the ages of 10-13 are eligible. Some of the many activities campers participate in throughout the week include: swimming in an Olympic size pool, kayaking in Millers Creek, arts and crafts, a nature walk and a talent show. Campers also enjoy a scaled down version of the Olympics,

and State Police demonstrations by the K-9 unit. Camp Barnes has a staff of 12 counselors, two cooks, a nurse and a kitchen assistant. Counselors are required to submit to a criminal check as well as an interview. There is also a state trooper on the camp grounds at all times when camp is in session. Camp Barnes is not a boot camp nor is it intended for youth with behavior or disciplinary problems. For more information, contact Cpl. Randy Ramirez at 856-5850 ext. 212.

sign; Ed Kee, extension specialist in UD's Cooperative Extension; Laura Scanlan, former director of the Delaware Division of the Arts; Constance Holland, director of the Office of State Planning Coordination; and Dennis Forney, publisher of the Cape Gazette and chairman of the Greater Lewes Foundation. Delaware State University President Allen Sessoms will

moderate the final panel discussion of the day, “Building and Financing Delaware's Infrastructure” by Sue McNeil, UD professor of civil and environmental engineering; Jeffrey Bullock, chief administrative officer of New Castle County, Del.; Carolann Wicks, secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation; Mike Jackson, director of budget development, planning

and administration in the Delaware Office of Management and Budget; and Nicholas DiPasquale, senior consultant at Duffield Associates Inc. Cost to attend the conference in Newark is $50, and registration is open on a space-available basis until March 17. Additional conference information and online registration are available at www.udel.edu/partnerships.

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100-year-old graduation program points to differences between now and then By Lynn R. Parks In 1908, the graduating class at Seaford High School had five members in it. The graduates, all men, attended classes in the old Seaford School on Cannon Street, a wood-frame building that burned down in 1928. Baccalaureate for the class of 1908 was held the evening of Sunday, May 24, at what was then called Mt. Olivet Methodist Protestant Church, and commencement was held the next Friday, May 29, also at the church. The students chose royal purple and gold as their class colors and the pansy as their class flower. Exactly 100 years later, Seaford High School expects to graduate 148. Commencement will be held outside in the Bob Dowd Stadium. The district no longer sponsors a baccalaureate service. “How different things are today from 100 years ago,” said Frank Silcott, a 1970 graduate of Seaford High School and the owner of a program from the 1908 Seaford High School graduation. Silcott found the program in a box of papers and pictures that he bought 25 years ago at the U.S. 13 flea market in Laurel. He is paying particular attention to it recently because this May, it will be 100 years old. “I really like history, especially local history,” said Silcott. He has a small collection of Seaford items, including postcards, old bottle caps and bottles from area drug stores. He also collects military items from World War I. On Saturday, March 22, he will display some of his collection as part of Collectors’ Day at the Air Mobility Command Museum on the grounds of Dover Air Force Base, Dover. Silcott’s small SHS graduation program, 4 inches by

5 inches, has three pages tucked inside a paper cover and tied together with gold string. On the front of the cover is the school shield, blue and gold. The third page of the program lists the five graduates: Bartholomew M. Allen, LeRoy B. Hurley, William W. Larrimore, William F. Adams and Harland W. Huston. Allen was president, Hurley was vice president, Huston was secretary and Adams was treasurer. “I guess the fifth guy, [Larrimore], was the student body,” Silcott joked. The class motto was, “Education, the chief defense of the nation.” The commencement exercises were started with a performance by the Seaford Orchestra. The Rev. G. L. Hardesty gave the invocation and then the class speeches followed. Larrimore spoke on “Society, and What We Owe To It.” Adams’ talk was entitled, “The Iron Clad Young Man” and Hurley’s was called “Face the World.” Allen spoke on “The American People” and Huston on “The Progress of Civilization.” Following the presentation of diplomas, A.C. Brower addressed the graduates. The program makes no mention of who A.C. Brower was. The program also does not say who the class valedictorian was. The top student’s speech, followed by a benediction delivered by the Rev. W.O. Hurst, closed the exercises. Silcott, who has lived in Seaford since his family moved here in 1965, has several other old SHS graduation programs in his collection. “I just like reading them, and knowing about the kinds of things people where thinking about then,” he said.

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Even muddled thinker knows that U.S. energy policy is a mess I hope that readers will forgive me if I am not my usual sharp self YNN ARKS this week. I, along with most of the rest of America, lost a whole hour Congress had to have this weekend and my brain has yet something to put in its ento adjust. ergy bill, and lacking the That lost hour simply evaporated, in the scariest way possible to courage to include meansomeone who is already mindful of ingful changes to reduce the fast pace of time. One second, our dependence on pollutit was two o’clock Sunday morning ing fossil fuels, expanded and the next second it was three daylight-saving time. o’clock. So that when my husband and I woke up at eight o’clock Sunday morning, it was really nine Apparently — and maybe our cono’clock. Half the morning was already gressmen and senators didn’t know this gone. when they included an expansion of day(How cruel it is of the powers-that-be, light-saving time in the energy bill that to take away one hour of our precious they passed in 2005 — our largest use of weekend. I would suggest that daylightenergy does not come from burning cansaving time begin at 3 p.m. on a Wednesdles to read at night, as it did when Benday — who would mind giving up an hour jamin Franklin first proposed changing the on Wednesday afternoon?) clocks in the summertime to take advanThe real effects were felt the next tage of the sun. Americans use air condimorning, Monday, when the alarm clock, tioning, even more so when it’s hot later insisting that it was time to get up, went in the day. We use computers and we off at what felt like the middle of the watch television at pretty much the same night. And looked like the middle of the rate, whether it’s light or dark outside. night. As it is in deepest winter, it is now Saving energy is not a matter of simply dark when my husband has to leave for changing our clocks. But I suppose Conwork. Of course, he is compensated with sun- gress had to have something to put in its energy bill, and lacking the courage to inlight in the evening. Last night, we had clude meaningful changes to reduce our time for a stroll around the yard before dependence on polluting fossil fuels, exdinner. He fed the catfish that live in our panded daylight-saving time. backyard pond — just waking up from their winter’s hibernation, they were slow Even with muddled thinking due to to rise to the top of the water — and we lack of sleep, I can see the foolishness of admired the silver maple tree, just in bud. Congress. Probably even our catfish, slugCome this summer, when the evenings gish after a long winter’s sleep, could see will be long enough to sit on our deck unit. til the frogs come out, I will be happy that Maybe even the silver maple tree, if I darkness does not come until after eight could find a mutually-understandable lano’clock. But I won’t be deluded, as appar- guage and despite its reputation as being ently our ridiculous government is, that dumb as a stick, could understand the daylight-saving time means that Amerimeaninglessness, when it comes to energy cans are using less electricity. savings, of daylight-saving time. A recent study from the University of But our legislators and our president, California, Santa Barbara, in fact, found their brains gummed up by their affection just the opposite: When the evenings are long, we tend to use even more electricity. for the oil, coal and gas industries, and for The authors compared electricity usage the dollars those industries donate to them, understand nothing. in several Indiana counties that, until beCome November, we will get back the ing forced in 2006 to accept daylight-saving time by the state legislature, hung onto hour that we lost this weekend. What luxstandard time. They found that in those 77 ury — a whole extra hour on Sunday, to spend however we please. counties, daylight-saving time meant an Maybe our politicians can use the extra increase in electricity costing users $8.6 million. Overall, electricity usage grew up hour to study sound energy policy, so that to four percent. when the subject comes up again for disOther studies have come to the same cussion and vote, they can made a wellconclusions. thought out decision.

Area students claim prizes in competition Sussex Tech Business Professionals of America (BPA) members participated in the annual State Leadership Conference in Dover on Feb 28 and 29. Eleven of the students qualified for the national leadership conference in May in Reno, Nev. The following contestants were among those who received prizes: Tyler Justice, Seaford, junior, first in management, marketing, and human resources; Ralph Day, Laurel, sophomore, second in extemporaneous speaking and

second place in small business management team; Lacey Eckert, Bridgeville, senior, second in desktop publishing; Justin Worster, Laurel, junior, fourth in spreadsheet; Kasey Moore, Seaford, junior, second in advanced word processing and fourth in desktop publishing; senior, Keri Reibsome, Greenwood, senior, and Justin Worster, Laurel, junior, first place in video production team ; Tyler Justice, Seaford, junior, third place in small business management team.

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People Stevenson, Odenwelder are engaged Mollie A. Stevenson and Kyle D. Odenwelder announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Libby Stevenson of Milton and the late Kenney Stevenson of Georgetown. She is a 2006 graduate of the University of Delaware with a B.S. in agriculture business. she is employed at Ryan Homes in Millsboro as a sales and marketing representative. Her fiancé is the son of Dale and Carol Odenwelder, Seaford. He is a 2001 graduate of Salisbury University with a B.S. in biology. He is employed at Intervet in Millsboro as a lab technician in research and development. The couple plan to wed on May 17, 2008.

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Lewis family welcomes baby daughter David and Celeste Lewis of Chicago have a new baby daughter. Hunter Jane Lewis was born on Jan. 20, 2008, weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and measuring 21 and 1/4 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Robert and Billie Jane Wheatley, Laurel. Her great-grandmother is Irene Elliott, her uncle is Elliott Wheatley, both of Laurel, and her big brother is Rider.

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Booth and Baker are married Donna L. Booth of Columbia, Pa., and Paul C. Baker III of Lancaster, Pa., formerly of Blades, were married, Feb. 29 at the Willow Street Lion’s Club, Willow Street, Pa. The bride is the daughter of Gerry and David Axe of Lancaster, Pa. The bridegroom is the son of Peggy and Earl Granger of Blades and Patti and Paul Baker Jr. of Middletown, Pa. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her son, Matthew Lawrence of Columbia, Pa. Pastor Jody Sambrick of the Lancaster Living Waters Church performed the ceremony. A solo was performed by Ellie Bennett with guitar accompaniment by Kenn Bennett, both of Lancaster. In addition, the groom performed a song that he had written for the bride. The bride wore a floor-length white

gown with a full skirt of layers of tulle netting and a crystal-encrusted halter-top. She carried a bouquet of lavender roses. The matron of honor was Lori Bennett of Lancaster, a friend of the couple. Flower girl was Greta Bennett of Lancaster, a friend of the couple. Best man was Kenn Bennett of Lancaster. Ring bearer was Ellie Bennett of Lancaster, a friend of the couple. A reception followed the ceremony at the Willow Street Lions Club. Music for the reception was provided by disc jockey Rick Hansberry, Lancaster. The bride is the owner of Donna’s Cleaning Service in Columbia. The groom is a guitar specialist at the Guitar Store in Lancaster. Since their return from a weekend honeymoon in Bird-in-Hand, Pa., they are living in Columbia.

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Atlantic Aluminum volunteers time to complete Habitat Home Atlantic Aluminum Products, Inc., a local business from Greenwood, volunteered their time to help complete the siding and roofing of one of the homes under construction in Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s subdivision in Concord Village outside of Seaford. Over 30 Atlantic Aluminum employees met at the jobsite Saturday morning, March 1. Not only did they complete the siding and roofing shingles, but they also donated and installed the front porch post and railing. The prospective homeowner, Karen Major, a single mother of two teenage daughters, partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a simple, affordable, and safe home in the subdivision presently home to seven families. When complete, the neighborhood will be home for 19 families. The construction of Ms. Major’s home is unique, because students, teachers, and parents from Delmarva Christian High School have been volunteering since early January at the build site to complete the framing at the school, transport the panels to the build site, and frame and wrap the house. The home is scheduled for completion in June. The group from the Georgetown school spent their “J-Term,” a three-week mandatory community service requirement of

their school, choosing to work on the home. Other volunteers include members of Grace United Methodist Church who assisted with the electrical work, Dukes Lumber & Home Center who provided discounted building materials, and many other local businesses and volunteers who provided discounts, labor, and expertise. The Atlantic Aluminum volunteers were eager to participate in finishing the home. Several Atlantic Aluminum employees commented that they thoroughly enjoyed the experience and plan on volunteering again. Paul Akers, a designer at Atlantic Aluminum, has participated in over 20 home builds and intends to volunteer his time one Saturday a month with Habitat. Atlantic Aluminum Products has a history of helping the community and families on the Delmarva Peninsula. Most recently, they participated in an upcoming episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, scheduled to air on March 30. They designed, fabricated, and installed their railing products for a Wilmington family who will be featured on the ABC reality program. This past Christmas, they also participated in the Seaford chapter of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program in which

Atlantic Aluminum recently volunteered their time at a Habitat for Humanity house in Concord Village.

they “adopted” 27 Sussex County Children for the holidays. They also plan to participate in another Habitat Home next year. Atlantic Aluminum Products is a local company which produces and installs aluminum guard and hand railing. They also install sunrooms, screen porches and vinyl enclosures to residences across the Delmarva Peninsula. You can see their handiwork on hotels

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25096 Holly Rd, Nanticoke Acres, Seaford $5000 Closing Cost Assistance - 4 BR, 2.5 bath rancher with full bsmt. Features an updated eat-in kit. Located on corner lot in nice neighborhood near Seaford. $189,999 MLS#547218 Hostess: Karen Hamilton Directions: From Rt 13, Rt 20E apx. 1/2 mi., turn left on Holly Rd)

410 W. King Street, Seaford This 3BR home offering large rooms, an almost fully finished basement, rear deck and garage is priced to sell at $179,900. MLS #550853. Hostess: Sandy Duncan Directions: From Stein Hwy (Rt 20) turn onto Shipley St., turn left onto King St., home on left.

139 S Hall Street, Seaford Old Style Charm greets you when you enter this Cape Cod home. Updates since 2005 include: New A/C, refrigerator, some PVC plumbing, ext paint, new gutters. Homeowner warranty included for $213,900. MLS #550782 Hostess: Judy Rhodes Directions: From Rt 20W (Stein Hwy), Turn onto Hall Street, follow to #139.

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1 Brookhaven Dr, Clearbrooke Estates, Seaford Sun-drenched rancher features 4 BR, 2.5 BA, sunroom & 2car garage on a spacious corner lot. Includes new carpeting & porcelain tile floors. $249,900 MLS #547135 Hostess: Susie Mordes Directions: Enter Clearbrooke Est., Take 2nd R Onto Sunnydale Lane, Home On Left

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10106 Rifle Range Rd 545, Bridgeville Owners have recently refurbished this 3BR, 2BA Home on a quiet wooded 3.9 acre lot. Office, Screen porch & storage galore! $267,500 MLS #545014 Hostess: Ron Ruark Directions: From Rt 13 N of Bridgeville Turn R on Rifle Range Rd 545, Go Apx. 1 Mi, 5th House on R.

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Coalition given advice on how to succeed By Lynn R. Parks At their second meeting, people interested in forming a community coalition to help at-risk children in the Seaford School District heard from Natalie Way, director of the Dover Caring Community Coalition. Way told the group that it has to be results-oriented to succeed. “What do you want to do?” she asked the 15 people who attended the meeting, held last Thursday at Trinity Transport, Seaford. “You need a strategic plan. How will you do what you want to do? Where are you going to do what by when?” “What is your goal?” added state Rep. Dan Short (R – Seaford), who was at the meeting. “You have to define your objective.” Beth Kopicki, a special education teacher at Seaford High School, agreed. “What is going to be the end result of all this?” she asked meeting coordinator John Hanenfeld, president of the Seaford School Board. At the end of the meeting, participants agreed that at their next meeting, to be held in April, they will define the group’s vision, goal and mission. “We need to get clear in our goals, and then branch out

from there,” said Hanenfeld. Hanenfeld said that he would like to see a group that can reach out to children who are at risk of failing, and can also help to fund programs to help those children. “The idea is to get segments of the community working together to identify at-risk children and then help them so that when they get to school they can learn,” he said. Participants at the group’s first meeting, held in early February, included representatives of the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, the school district, area churches, the city of Seaford and the

Seaford Police Department, as well as Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and businesses such as Trinity Transport and Allen Foods. Way said that her group started in January 2006 with 13 community leaders and now has about 180 Dover-area people helping out. “You have to get everybody who is anybody on board,” she said. Way’s group, which has receiving funding through a federal drug prevention program, has helped 55 students, from age 10 to 21 through Kent County. She hopes that eventually, it can reach 80 percent of the students in the county.

Mayor’s Right Choice Award seeks applicants The City of Seaford announces that nominations for the Mayor’s Right Choice Award are now being accepted. This award is given to a high school senior who lives in the Seaford School District and has made the right choices in life, exhibited a positive influence on the Seaford Community and maintained a drug-free lifestyle. This award will be presented May 27. The winner will receive an engraved plaque and $500. Applications can be picked up at City

Hall, 414 High St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from www.seafordde.com, or from the guidance offices of Seaford High School, Sussex Technical High School and Seaford Christian Academy. The deadline for submitting completed applications is May 2. They may be mailed to Box 1100, Seaford, DE 19973, or faxed to 629-9307 to the attention of Trisha Booth. Questions should also be directed to Ms. Booth at 629-9173.

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Delmar, Woodbridge have contests, none in Seaford and Laurel By Lynn R. Parks On the last day that citizens could file to run for area school boards, two residents of Bridgeville signed up as candidates for the Woodbridge School Board. Voters will choose between Coulter Passwaters and Walter Rudy in an election set for Tuesday, May 13. In the Seaford School District, only one person filed for the seat of 15-year member and former board president Dr. William Parmelee. Clinton D. Dunn will automatically get a seat on the board. Incumbent Harvey Hyland was the lone candidate to file for the Laurel School Board. He will automatically retain his seat. And in Delmar, incumbent Shawn Brittingham will face challenger Greg Cathell in the May 13 election.

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New student group to help kids avoid drug use, violence By Donna Dukes-Huston Delmar Middle and Senior High School held its first meeting on Feb. 20 to start a new chapter of SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions. While the original mission of this national organization was to help young people say no to drinking and driving, its mission today has expanded to include other issues such as teen drug use, depression, violence and suicide. For the past several years, the Wellness Center at DMSHS has sponsored the TATU club, Teens Against Tobacco Use. “While this has been very successful, we were looking for a better way to address the multiple needs that students face today,” said Margie Wilson, social worker for the wellness center. “We have now invited them to merge with SADD.” SADD advisors hand-picked other students to attend the first meeting. “We identified kids who are leaders and who are positive forces in the school,” said Faith Melvin, high school advisor. Melvin said that the focus of this first meeting was mainly to provide students with information about SADD and what it means to be a member. Students signed the SADD “contract for life,” thereby pledging to promote and uphold SADD’s “no use” policy in regards to alcohol, tobacco and any other illicit drug. The contract also calls for students to wear safety belts whenever they are riding in vehicles and to be positive role models by demonstrating sound decision-making skills and by encouraging others to make positive decisions. They also found out that SADD is intended not only for students, but also for parents. SADD offers joint contracts for parents to pledge their support of their children’s adoption of the “no use” policy. The students generated several ideas, including participating in Kick Butts Day, the prom and the Middle School Health Fair. “They also wanted to know about training and resources available to them through SADD,” Wilson said. “The state coordinator for SADD will attend our next meeting to address growth and development for students.” The advisors, who also include Terry Rodenbaugh for the middle school stu-

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dents and Cindy Madden with the Wellness Center, plan to involve other members of the community. They will be contacting local law enforcement agencies about sharing resources for the students. Delmar’s School Resource Officer, Cpl. Shawn Hatfield, is excited about the program and has pledged his support. The advisors encouraged students to come to the next meeting with more ideas and more potential members. One aspect that Melvin found particularly appealing is the fact that SADD is intended to be very student-driven. “It really teaches them to take ownership of the club and of their lives,” she said. Wilson encouraged the students to let others know that they can be as involved in SADD as they want to be without having to give up time from any of their other activities. Students can sign the contract and pledge to live according to the mission without being an active member. “SADD is not meant to stand alone but to work with other groups such as National Honor Society and the Student Government Association,” Wilson said. One of the goals of the group is to make a chain of life. Students sign their name on a “link,” and as new members join, they will add links with their names. Eventually this chain will be on display throughout the school. Wilson said that planning for this club began in the fall, before two Delmar students were killed in a vehicle accident in January. “Although the idea of starting a SADD program in Delmar occurred before our recent tragedies, the unity and caring spirit that was evident in the days following our loss reinforces for me that SADD is right for Delmar,” Wilson said. “I watched these kids reach out to comfort each other, to mourn and to begin the long process of healing,” she added. “I saw in them the capacity for helping and the values of life that are significant to a successful SADD program.” Wilson wants students to know that although being a member of SADD comes with responsibility, it also comes with lots of opportunities and fun activities.

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KEEPING HIGHWAY CLEAN - Through the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program, the Laurel FFA maintains a 3-mile stretch of Delaware 24 east of Laurel. Five FFA Members participated in a cleanup on Feb. 19 with their advisors, Karen Parrott and Andy O’Neal. All went out for breakfast after their work was completed. From left: Andy O’Neal, advisor, students Anthony Zarrello, Blanca Mazariegos, Laurel Krumm, Jessica Mintz and Aleasha Henry. Photo by Karen Parrott

The Laurel School District will be registering kindergarten students for the 2008-2009 school-year at Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary on April 9 and April 10, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The staff will meet with parents of children who turn 5 on or before Aug. 31, 2008. Only a parent or guardian may enroll a child. Children do not need to attend. Parents must bring with them a birth certificate, an updated shot record (even if additional shots are needed) and proof of residency, which can be a recent utility bill or a rental agreement. The school also needs medical insurance information, emergency contact numbers and any custody papers that apply. Enrollment packets are available at the school prior to April 9. There will be an open visitation for parents of prospective kindergarten students Wednesday, March 19, during the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Staff will be available to answer questions and tours will be offered. Call 875-6140 for additional information.

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Campaign aims to stop smoking related fires Smoking is the number one cause of home fire deaths. To prevent these deaths, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a division of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Delaware State Fire

School, Delaware State Fire Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and your local Fire Department is launching a nationwide campaign designed to raise awareness and stop home fires caused by smoking before they start.

Police warn about secret shopper scam Fraud investigators at Troop 3 have issued a warning to citizens who may be victimized by a new scam. During the past two months, detectives have investigated two separate fraud cases involving suspects who claim to be representatives from shadowshopper.com. Troopers advise that citizens are receiving letters in the mail from shadowshopper.com stating they have been highly recommended by a past employer or they have been recommended because they are a loyal shopper to various retail chains, and because of that, they are hiring them to be a secret shopper. The letter goes on to say there is a probationary training assignment, which the victim is required to complete within 48 hours. In the letter it states shadowshopper.com will pay the victim $100 an hour and tells the victim

which stores they are to go to. This particular letter says to go to Sears and Wal-Mart and pose as a customer shopping and sending a money gram to a relative. With the letter comes a check made payable to the victim. The letter gives a breakdown of how the funds are to be handled. This letter states $200 for their pay; $3,300 to be wired: $120 money gram service fee; and $200 to be used to purchase whatever they want from the store they are supposed to shop. The victim takes the check to their bank and deposits it into their account. They wire the money to another state, and keep whatever the letter says for them to keep. A few days later, the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bank notifies them stating the check was bad. This information is being released as a public advisory.

Mortgage assistance program gets funding Lt. Governor John Carney has secured $675,000 in funding for immediate use by the Delaware Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (DEMAP). Created in 2007 largely through the work of Rep. Helene Keeley and Deputy Banking Commissioner Gerry Kelly, the DEMAP faced higher demand than anticipated. DSHA allocated all of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state funding in the first six months of this fiscal year. The DEMAP was created to help homeowners who are in default due to a hardship beyond their control, including loss of employment or illness. Successful applicants must earn less than 115% of median income and show an ability to repay a maximum loan of $15,000. This is a one time only bridge loan, with a minimum monthly payment of $40. They must also

be able to meet the payments on their primary mortgage. The DEMAP loan can be used for past due or on-going mortgage payments, insurance, taxes and various fees, including legal fees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the only program available in our state for families facing foreclosure,â&#x20AC;? said Delaware State Housing Authority Director Saundra Johnson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program helps Delawareans who face losing their home for reasons out of their control, like a job loss or a health situation. By providing them with what is a relatively small loan, we are able to get them back on track and preserve their home and, in some cases, their neighborhood.â&#x20AC;? For more information or to learn how to apply for a DEMAP loan, contact Jaynice PorterBrathwaite at 888-363-8808.

Your local fire department is supporting this effort. The USFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smoking & Home Fires Campaign is aimed at alerting people, especially smokers and those who live with them, to the fact that careless smoking is the number one cause of preventable home fire deaths. According to the Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal, seven of the 12 fire deaths in Delaware in 2007 involved careless smoking. The goal is to prevent fire deaths by urging smokers to "Put it Out. All the Way. Every time." The campaign will promote fire-safe smoking practices through educational materials, community organization-sponsored events and a consumerfriendly campaign website.

â&#x20AC;˘ Always make sure cigarettes and ashes are out. â&#x20AC;˘ Never toss hot cigarette butts or ashes in the trash. â&#x20AC;˘ Soak cigarette butts and ashes in water before throwing them away. â&#x20AC;˘ Chairs and sofas burn fast so never put ashtrays on them and check for cigarettes under cushions if people have been smoking in your home. â&#x20AC;˘ If you are drowsy or falling asleep, put it out. Smoking in bed is just plain wrong. â&#x20AC;˘ Never allow anyone to smoke near oxygen. For more information, visit www.usfa.fema.gov/smoking or contact Michael Lowe, Delaware State Fire School, at 302-7394773.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most fires caused by smoking materials start on beds, furniture, or in trash,â&#x20AC;? said Tom Olshanski, spokesperson for the U.S. Fire Administration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the smokers that are killed in these fires. In fact, one in four people killed in these kinds of fires were not the smokers themselves.â&#x20AC;? On average, 1,000 people are killed in smoking-related home fires every year and most people are asleep when the fires occur. Smoke-related fires can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions. Smokers and those who live with smokers should ensure the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Smokers should smoke outside and use ashtrays with a wide, stable base that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tip over.

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Go Irish with shepherd’s pie, Guinness and a little green dye Somehow, “Happy Maewyn Succat Day” doesn’t bring to mind ORETTA NORR the wearin’ o’ the green. But we know now that this unusual moniker, Maewyn Succat, was probably the name St. Patrick was born with. Separating facts from legend can take all the fun out of traditional celebrations like St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick was born in Scotland or Britain, not Ireland. He was sold into slavery but escaped to France, 1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substiwhere he became a bishop. Then he went tute vegetable or chicken broth to Ireland, where he preached but certainly Salt and freshly ground black pepper didn’t drive out any snakes, because there 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil were none. And we celebrate his day on 1 and 3/4 pounds ground beef or ground March 17, which was either the day he lamb was born or the day he died — nobody’s 1 carrot, peeled and chopped quite sure. 1 onion, chopped Mercifully, the facts matter little to the celebrants of this fun-filled fest. March 17 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour has become the day when we honor the 1 cup beef stock or broth influence that Irish Americans have had 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce on every aspect of our culture. So, have a 1/2 cup frozen peas happy St. Patrick’s Day and as the Irish 1 teaspoon sweet paprika say, “May you live to be 100, with one 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley year more to repent!” Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and Guinness-Glazed Halibut pour them into a bowl. Combine sour Serves 4 cream, egg yolk and cream. Add the Two 12-ounce bottles Guinness stout cream mixture into potatoes and mash un1/3 cup honey til potatoes are almost smooth. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice While potatoes boil, preheat a large 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to Salt hot pan with beef or lamb. Season meat Four 6-ounce skinless halibut fillets with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble 4 large carrots, cut into 2- by 1/2-inch meat for 3 or 4 minutes. If you are using sticks lamb and the pan is fatty, spoon away Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing some of the drippings. Add chopped carFreshly ground pepper rot and onion to the meat. Cook veggies In a skillet, bring the stout and honey with meat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, In a second small skillet over medium skimming, until reduced to 1/2 cup, about heat cook butter and flour together 2 min25 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl utes. Whisk in broth and Worcestershire and stir in the lemon juice, hot sauce and sauce. Thicken gravy 1 minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt; let cool to room temgravy to meat and vegetables. Stir in peas. perature. Preheat broiler to high. Fill a small recIn a shallow baking dish, pour half of tangular casserole with meat and vegthe stout glaze over the halibut fillets and etable mixture. Spoon potatoes over meat . turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigTop with paprika and broil 6 to 8 inches erate overnight, turning a few times. Refrom the heat until potatoes are evenly serve the remaining stout glaze. Preheat the broiler. Bring a saucepan of browned. Top with chopped parsley and serve. Recipe by Rachael Ray water to a boil. Add the carrots and boil until just tender, about 4 minutes; drain. St. Patrick’s Day Crispy Treats Pour the reserved stout glaze into the Serves 24 saucepan and boil over high heat until 6 cups Rice Krispies thickened and reduced to 1/3 cup, about 2 1/4 cup margarine minutes. Add the carrots and simmer until 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract glazed, about 1 minute. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon green food coloring Remove the halibut from the marinade 1 10-ounce package mini marshmallows and arrange the fillets on a rimmed baking Chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil sheet. Brush the halibut with olive oil and Line a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan season with pepper. Broil about 4 inches from the heat until richly browned and just with foil, lightly spray with Pam cooking spray or butter. cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer Melt margarine in a large pot on low the halibut to plates and serve with the heat. Add marshmallows and stir constantGuinness-glazed carrots. By Melissa Clark ly until melted. Remove from heat. Add for Food & Wine Magazine. vanilla extract and food coloring and stir until smooth. Add cereal quickly and stir Thirty Minute Shepherd’s Pie until well-coated. Press into the pan with a Serves 4 buttered spatula. Set aside and cool. 2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled Cut into bars or into shamrocks with a and cubed cookie cutter. Garnish with gold wrapped 2 tablespoons sour cream or softened candy coins. cream cheese From Recipezaar 1 large egg yolk

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Sussex County prepares to unveil its revised land-use plan It’s a slow process, but Sussex County officials are moving toward presenting a revised comprehensive land-use plan to the public. The revised plan will be presented during public hearings before planning and zoning at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3, and before county council at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Both hearings will take place at the Cheer Center on Route 9, Georgetown. The deadline to have an approved plan in place is April 30. To reach this point, members of the county staff and consultants Urban Research and Development Corp. have spent days reviewing a 70-page critique of the original plan provided by state agencies. Sussex officials presented a 50-page response to the state’s concerns during a second presentation to the Livable Delaware Council Friday, Feb. 29. The response focuses on issues that could delay state certification of the plan - and that could also hold up nonessential state funding. Base zoning Even though Sussex County officials have made adaptations to the updated comprehensive plan to address state officials’ concerns about controlling growth, the issue of base zoning has not been addressed. In contrast to Kent County’s base agricultural-residential (AR) zoning of one unit to 10 acres, Sussex County’s base AR-zoning is two units to one acre. On that same plot of 10 acres that has one unit in Kent, 20 units would be permitted in Sussex. That is where the Livable Delaware Advisory Council and Sussex County officials seem to have a difference of philosophy. Even with that disparity, the revised plan seemed to meet with positive support from the council – the group that will make a recommendation on the plan to Gov. Ruth Ann Minner for final certification. “In general we are encouraged by the response we received from committee members,” said Chip Guy, county public information officer. “We had a much better dialogue than from the experience we had a couple months ago.” County growth zones Lt. Gov. John C. Carney Jr., council

chairman, said the foundation of the county plan should be to clearly delineate growth zones near or adjacent to municipal areas and provide incentives for developers to build within those growth zones. He said the county’s plan still did not clearly delineate between growth zones and rural areas. “This is the fundamental issue,” he said. “In the last plan it was the size of the growth zones, and this time it’s the differential between the zones. “If you are not doing it with base density what other tools are you using?” he asked. Carney said since the county council has strongly supported the base density as a property-rights issue for at least three decades, then economic and cost measures should be used to manage growth. “Let’s find another way to skin a cat. We know the parameters in which you work,” Carney said to the Sussex contingent. Michael McGrath, a council member, said a reverse process is occurring in Sussex. “The cheapest place to develop is outside the growth area, and the most expensive place to develop is the growth area. We need to be able to turn that on its head,” he said. County responds County Administrator David Baker told the council that the county is addressing growth issues through an aggressive list of 23 proposed ordinances as key to implementation of the plan. New to the list is a proposed wetlands buffer ordinance to address protection of the Inland Bays, listed as one of main concerns of the council. Other proposed ordinances aimed at growth and development issues include establishment of a county transfer of development rights program; a better definition of open space; better superior design regulations; wellhead and excellent recharge protection; revised forested buffer regulations; green site design and storm management regulations; creation of special tax districts to fund infrastructure; and upgraded development standards for buffers and maximum building setbacks. In addition, Baker said, the county wants to establish new agriculture and agri-business zoning districts. New to the plan is a section dedicated to state resource areas, a section not in-

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cluded in the original draft. The areas are open space lands designated by the state as valuable for their natural, cultural and/or geological significance. Environmentally sensitive development is permitted within the areas – about 116,000 acres in Sussex County. Transportation issues Carney said transportation issues also face Sussex officials. The transportation component of the Sussex plan was written by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) with input from Sussex officials. Ralph Reeb, DelDOT chief planning director, said east-west flow is DelDOT’s major push for Sussex. Improvements to intersections and turning lanes are in the works for roads such as Route 24 and Route 54. He said intersection improvements are a major impetus. “It’s seen as a principle problem,” he said. “We need to get people out of the way.” But council member Martin Ross, a Sussex farmer, said he was perplexed when DelDOT officials use the word “improvement” and all of the major Sussex east-west roads are still two-lane roadways. “I’m confused when you say improvement and do not see that translated into more capacity,” he said to Reed. “It’s been a 60-year accumulative problem in

the county.” McGrath was more to the point. “Throwing money at intersections, you will never get ahead,” he told Reeb. “You are throwing money away.” He said good land-use management plans are vital. “You can’t make road improvements in isolation. If we didn’t learn anything from Route 1, it’s that access with no land-use controls is a disaster,” he said. Council members were concerned about Maryland’s plans to finish dualization of Route 404 to the Delaware line. “We hope the road will not just dead end at the state line,” Carney said. Reeb said DelDOT officials have met with Maryland transportation officials. He said plans are to distribute traffic from Maryland’s section of the highway to several Delaware roads including Route 16 to work for a gradual change at the state line. Baker said, as per a DelDOT recommendation, sub-area plans are included in the county’s draft plan to address transportation issues in a smaller geographical area. The Delmar area is one of the key sub-planning areas. Responding to the state’s housing concerns, the revised plan also includes the possible creation of a moderately priced rental unit program and the inclusion of existing developments in the moderately priced housing unit program.

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Community Bulletin Board Elks Lodge Easter egg hunt

Vera Bradley & Longaberger bingo

The Ritual Team of Seaford Moose Lodge #1728 will host a bingo featuring Vera Bradley and Longaberger Baskets on Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Each game will alternate between bags and baskets. Door prizes featuring the Vera Bradley garment bag and the Longaberger medium wash day basket will be given out at the end of the night. The doors will open at 6 p.m. at the Seaford Moose Lodge located at 22759 Bridgeville Highway, Seaford. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Food and refreshments will be available. Call David or Travis Sirman at 875-3792; or Seaford Moose Lodge, 629-8408 to reserve your tickets or for information. Must be 18 years old to play.

Senior Center open house

Nanticoke Senior Center celebrates 37 years of service. You are cordially invited to an open house, Tuesday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. Special speaker: Frank Raskauskas. Special entertainment: Pastor Dana Griffin. Door prizes and light refreshments offered.

The Seaford Elk Lodge will hold its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 22, at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given for the winners in each age category. Categories will be ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. This event is open to all children in the surrounding areas. The Elk Lodge is located on Elk Road north of Seaford on Rt. 13. Contact Janice Cecil for further information at 875-3810.

Covered dish dinner

On Saturday, March 15 at 6 p.m., a covered dish dinner will be held at Bethel Church Community House, Oak Grove. Karaoke music will be provided for the evening. Call Jerry Butler for details 6296319.

Acorn Club prayer breakfast

The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford is having a prayer breakfast on March 14, at 9 a.m., at the Methodist Manor House. The hostess is Shirley Skinner and her committee.

Annual Easter egg hunt

The Annual Easter egg hunt at the Ross Mansion, will be held on Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. Rain date is Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. Bring decorated Easter bonnets for a contest in each age group. Free!

At Central Worship Center, Laurel, Del. March 16, 2008 at 6 PM Community Rally Call 302.875.7995 for more information.

Seaford Library Board vacancies

The Seaford District Library Board of Commissioners currently has two vacancies to fill. The board oversees the library as representatives of the community, determines and sets policies to govern operations and programs, develops and oversees the budget, and actively supports library legislation. Applicants must be Seaford residents and are expected to be patrons in good standing. As the library enters the construction phase of its new facility, persons with a background or skills in construction, finance, law or public relations are especially welcomed. The appointment will be made by the Resident Judge of Superior Court of Sussex County. Interested parties should contact the library in person for an application. Deadline for applications is March 21, 2008.

AARP holds annual picnic

AARP chapter 1084 of Western Sussex will hold their annual picnic on Thursday, March 27, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club building in Blades. Cost to each member and each friend is a covered dish plus $3. Fried chicken, rolls, beverage, tableware, fun and games will be

provided. Members and friends are requested to make reservations before March 23 by contacting Jane Dusenbery a 629-4138, or Barbara Johnson at 629-9323.

Fitness classes

Fitness classes will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. John’s UMC Fellowship Hall in Seaford. Beginners to intermediate participants are welcome to try a free class to see if it meets your needs. For more information or to register call AFAA certified fitness professional Carol Lynch at 629-7539.

Breakfast cafe

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

Ladies golf association

Ladies who are still interested in joining for the 2008 Heritage Shores season are warmly invited to call for information as the season will kick off on March 26. We look forward to seeing many new faces this season. Interested ladies should call Cinda Allison 337-7655.

SEAFORD LIONS CLUB

MARCH 13, 14 & 15, 2008 Seaford High School Auditorium Show Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $7.00 in Advance • $9.00 at the Door

Tickets available at: Penco, Home Team Realty, Wilmington Trust (Stein Hwy., Seaford) or through any Lions Club Member

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Babies and toddlers stay & play

The ‘Parents As Teachers’ (PAT) stay & play - parents and children (birth to age four) are invited to play together, listen to a story, learn new songs and finger plays, and network with other families. Free. No registration required. Sessions are Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Seaford Dept. of Parks & Recreation (SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave., Seaford. Parent educator, Cris Henderson. Call Anna Scovell at 8565239 for more information.

Seaford Lions Club variety show

The Seaford Lions Club 69th annual variety show, “Signs of the Times”, will be held on March 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaford High School auditorium. Tickets are $7 in advance and $9 at the door. Tickets are available at Penco, Home Team Realty, and Wilmington Trust (Stein Highway, Seaford). For more information, call 629-4179.

‘The Nanticoke Derby’

Nanticoke Health Services will be hosting the 22nd annual dinner and auction on April 19, at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse. This year’s theme is “The Nanticoke Derby.” Proceeds from the event will benefit the Charity Endowment Prescription Fund and a certified Stroke Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Delaware National Bank will be atop the starting gate as the presenting sponsor. The cost to attend is $75 per person. Sponsorship packages are available. For further information and questions contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, ext. 2404.

MORNING STAR • MARCH 13 - 19, 2008 arship forms for 2008 are now available. An applicant for the Laurel Alumni Scholarship, must be a graduating son or daughter of a member of the Laurel Alumni Association for at least three years prior to June 2008. The Laurel Alumni Scholarship Foundation also administers the Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship and The Class of 1956 Scholarship. Graduating seniors of Laurel High School are eligible for these scholarships. The application forms are available from the Laurel guidance office or by calling 875-2503. All completed applications are due back to the Foundation by April 1.

AARP driving course

Laurel Senior Center, AARP driving course will be March 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10. To register for the course call 875-2536.

Mentor training in Laurel

The Laurel Kids Connection (LKC) sponsored their first family fun night with an incredible 64 students, mentors, and family members present. The event was held at the Laurel Public Library, a partner of the program. The LKC Program will continually seek dedicated mentors who can offer one hour per week to a child. The next (new mentor) training will be held on March 19. For more information, or to register, contact Ashley Adlam at 8567331 ext. 17. You may also register through our training partner, www.creativementoring.org.

American Legion Easter egg hunt

Laurel American Legion annual Easter egg hunt will be held at Laurel Middle School, March 23 at 1:30. Kids 12 years and under invited to attend. Lots of candy and prizes!

Lions Club variety show & dinner LHS Class of 1987

The LHS Class of ‘87 is hoping to hold its 20th year reunion this coming June 2008. The planning committee is trying to locate class members. If you have contact information for class members and/or would like to help plan the reunion, contact Michele Procino-Wells at mpw@seafordlaw.com or 628-4140.

The Laurel Lions Club will hold its annual variety show and dinner theater on Thursday, March 27. The meal will be catered by Jimmy’s Grille, and doors will open at 6 p.m. The price for the dinner and show combo is $17. Reservations must be made by calling Brad Spicer at 875-7419.

Oyster sandwich day

Crab cakes and baked goods from 11 - 2 pm, March 15. Eastern Star #4, Hope Lodge #4, 102 West 6th St., Laurel.

American Legion casino night

Laurel American Legion Post 19, on Rt. 24, will hold a casino night on Friday, March 28, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes beer, soda, food, snacks, door prizes and fun. The public is invited. Must be over 21 years old.

Laurel Alumni Scholarship forms

The Laurel Alumni Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that the schol-

The CHEER Community Center located at Rt. 9 and Sand Hill Road, Georgetown is scheduling appointments to have your taxes done. Appointments can be made from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bring the following information with you when coming to your appointment: last year’s return, W-2, social security cards or individual tax identification and a valid photo ID. For further information call the center at 854-9500.

Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 will hold its annual beef and chicken barbecue dinner at the VFW Post 7478 on Governors Ave. in Greenwood, on March 30, Sunday from noon - 4 p.m. Adult tickets are $7.50, and children under six years of age are free. Carry outs are available. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 7478 will hold a bake sale in the vestibule of the Post to benefit the cancer aid and research program. A variety of baked goods will be available and some cakes and pies will be sold by the slice as long as the baked goods last. The public is invited to attend.

Del Tech adult+ activities

The Adult Plus+ Program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown, has several activities for adults during the month of March. Improve your digital camera expertise in “Photo Savvy is Fun!” on March 15. Beginning March 17, release tension and stress through meditation, breathing, and stretching exercises in “Yoga.” On March 25, begin to learn the basics of safety, stable management, and equestrian skills in “Horseback Riding” at a Seaford site. For complete information about activities or to become a member of the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Tech, call 302856-5618.

Spaghetti dinner

The Greenwood Mennonite School Music Boosters are offering an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, March 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a variety of delicious pasta sauces, salad, rolls and scrumptious desserts. Cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children age 4-12 or $30 per family. Children three 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.

CHEER hosting dinner club

Georgetown Public Library events

Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Center every Wednesday evening for our weekly dinner club 5 to 7 p.m. The CHEER Greenwood Center is located at 12713 Sussex Hwy., Greenwood, the public is welcomed. Each week there will be a dinner offered for the price of $4 for individuals over 60+ years. For more information call 302-3495237 or visit www.cheerde.com.

Hometown pictures has returned to the Georgetown Public Library. The exhibit will be open to the public during the normal hours of the library in the conference room. For more information call the Library at 856-7958.

Greenwood Library Tax-Aide

AARP Tax-Aide tax preparers will be available at Greenwood Public Library to conduct free tax preparation and e-filing for all taxpayers of all ages. They will be at Greenwood Public Library from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 26 and April 9. Anyone interested must call to schedule an appointment. This program is open to the public at no charge. Those taking advantage of this free service need to bring all pertinent documentation for their 2007 tax return, a copy of their 2006 tax return and social security cards, for all listed on the return to their scheduled appointment. To make an appointment or for more information, call the Greenwood Public Library at 349-5309. The Greenwood Public Library is locat-

Tax preparation

Beef and chicken BBQ dinner

Hometown Pictures

Preschoolers story time

Parents, caregivers and children ages two to five are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poetry, art, science, math, music and fun at the Laurel Public Library’s preschool story time. Story time is held every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the Laurel Public Library at 875-3184.

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• The Georgetown Public Library will hold story time at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday morning with Miss Sherri. • The Library is sponsoring popcorn and a movie on the first Friday of every month. This month it will be Friday, April 4. • The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will hold its monthly book discussion on Wednesday, April 9. This month discussion will be on Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi. • Wellness Wednesday on March 19, from 2-4 p.m. For more information, call the Consumer Health Librarian at 2278044. • The Georgetown Public Library is sponsoring its first ever adult winter reading program called “Winter Sleuthing at the Library”. It will run until March 28. Prizes will be drawn weekly from entry forms. Three grand prizes will be awarded at the end of the program. For more information on these programs, call the library at 856-7958. • The Georgetown Public Library will be offering a knitting class starting April 21. Pre-registration is required. For more information, or to register, call the library at 856-7958.

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Ham and Turkey Shoot

Orchid Hobbyists of Delmarva

Orchid Hobbyists of Delmarva will meet on the third Sunday of each month September through June, from 2-5 p.m. This month’s meeting will be March 16, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 10th and Grove Street, Delmar. Come join our group with a common interest in all things orchid. There will be lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, cultural information and question and answer sessions. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced growers. Annual membership is $15 per family. For more information, contact either: Luther Shultz 410-341-6058, or Mary Jo Marshall 410-822-3941.

Fundraiser for Special Olympics

The Delmar Lions Club is selling a Longaberger basket with the Delmar’s school colors of blue and orange around the rim for $49. There is also a wildcat lid for $30 that can be purchased. All proceeds go to sponsored projects like the visually and hearing impaired and special olympics. To purchase, or for information, call Mildred Riley 846-3846.

The Ellendale Ruritan Club ham and turkey shoot, Saturday, March 22, (rain date March 29) at 11:30 a.m., at Ellendale VFW, on V.F.W. Road. Directions: 1/2 mile south of U.S. 113 and 16 intersection). Refreshments will be available. For cancellations call 302-422-2948 or cell 302-249-7025.

Indoor Yard Sale

Galestown United Methodist Church, will host their annual yard sale at Galestown Community Center, on March 29, at 7 a.m. Table rentals, are $5 each. Contact either Randy or Gordon to reserve a table. Serving a variety of food including oyster sandwiches and a bake table.

Spring Fling

Bridgeville Food Lion will hold their spring fling, Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by for pictures with the Easter bunny, card decorating, Easter egg decorating, egg toss and lots of other activities for kids of all ages. All proceeds benefit Child Miracle Network.

Chicken and oyster fritters

A fried chicken and oyster fritter dinner will be held on Sunday, March 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Linkwood-Salem Vol. Fire Co., Inc. Baked goods will also be available for sale. Cost is: adults, $14; seniors 62 & over, $12; children ages 6-12, $4; children under six are free. All carryouts are $14. The fire company is located at 3905 Ocean Gateway, Rt. 50, nine miles east of Cambridge, Linkwood, Md. For information call: 410-221-0169.

Chicken and dumpling dinner

The women of Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a chicken and dumpling dinner on Saturday, March 15, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, children 6-12 years are $4; 5 years and under are free. Woodland Church is located 4.5 miles west of Seaford next to the Woodland Ferry house. No carry outs. For additional information call 629-5404 or 629-4662.

Learn to make jewelry

Learn to make unique jewelry with inexpensive polymer clay. Classes will be held on Saturday, March 22, at Trinity United Methodist Church, on Dublin Hill Road (just northwest of Bridgeville). $15 per person – includes lesson (taught by a professional) and all supplies. Sign up early because space is limited. Call 629-4846 or 430-2040 to register.

An indoor yard sale will be held on April 5, from 7 a.m. till noon, at Woodland Methodist Church, sponsored by the youth group. Tables will be available for rent, $10 each. Call 629-8775 if questions. Breakfast and lunch will be available.

Beach Bridal Show

Delaware Today and Delaware Bride present the 2nd Annual Beach Bridal Show. The event will be held at Baywood Greens Clubhouse from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. We will be featuring local wedding related vendors and service professionals who can help you to plan your dream wedding. A professionally coordinated fashion show will showcase the latest in wedding attire. We will also be giving away great door prizes! There will be free parking at Long Neck Elementary School as well as valet at Baywood. Please visit www.delawaretoday.com for tickets, $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

‘Bluegrass Gospel Concert’

“Bluegrass Gospel Concert” featuring Sunyside and Raymond Sheridan’s Gospel Side at Sam Yoder’s Community Building, Houston, on Saturday, March 15, at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Doors open at 4 p.m. Food and beverages available by Marilyn’s Catering. Call 875-2595 for more information.

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The ‘Delaware Grays’ meet April 7

The “Delaware Grays”, Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2068 meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Seaford Library Conference Room. Next meeting will be April 7, male descendants of Confederate soldiers are invited to join. Memberships for non-descendants are also available. For more information visit www.DESCV.org.

S.A.L.T. Council changes

The S.A.L.T. (seniors and lawmen together) Council has announced that their monthly meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. This month it will be on April 9, in the Sussex County Administration Office just south of the Wilmington Trust Bank on Route 113. The Council invites any individuals, organizations, agencies and police departments concerned with the welfare of senior citizens to send a representative to attend

these meetings. Seaford Triad meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford. These meetings are held to discuss the safety and well being of seniors and are open to the public. For information, contact president Al Hahn at 302-436-2157.

H.A.P.P.E.N. members meet

The members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association for its protection, preservation, enhancement and naturalization will meet on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. Among the topics discussed will be new urbanism, annexation, traffic concerns, progress on the Hearns Mill historical marker, and the ongoing study of Hearns Pond Dam. The group will meet at the Seaford Museum. Anyone interested in attending is welcome.

Widowed Persons Service meets

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, March 18, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral. The planned guest speaker will be Mark Rappoport, CE/president, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

Marine Corps League meeting

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

MOAA meets

The Southern Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announces its March 18 meeting. The luncheon will be held at LaRosa Negra at 1201 Savannah Road in Lewes, at 11:45 a.m. the cost of the buffet is $12 including tip.

Dinner dance auction

A fundraiser for scholarship fund and support of Delaware’s Equine (horse) Industry will be held March 28 at 6 p.m., Harrington Exhibitors’ Hall. Music will be by The Jones Boys, and catering by Marilyn’s. This is sponsored by the Delaware Equine Council. Cost is $30 per person; tickets available now through March 15, call 629-5233, or Chick’s in Harrington.

Junior Miss scholarship

The Delaware’s Junior Miss Scholarship organization is currently seeking contestants for its upcoming state program. Girls must be high school juniors graduating in 2009. Delaware’s Junior Miss is a non-profit organization which offers scholarship monies for high school girls. The winner will represent Delaware at the America’s Junior Miss National Finals in June at Mobile, Ala. There is no entry fee and the application deadline is April 4. Contact the state chairman at 302-373-1575 or 302-841-7080 or go to www.ajm.org for an application.

Model train & toy show

The annual spring Hartly, Del. Fire Co. Model Train & Toy Show to be held at the Hartly Fire Hall, Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 140 tables of toys and trains. Operating train layout! Tickets $3, Spouse $2, kids under 12 are free with an adult. Easy parking, breakfast and lunch served by Fire Company Auxiliary. Door prizes every hour. Hartly is 10 miles west of Dover, from the north, Del. Route 1 to North Smyrna, then Route 300 (Wheatley’s Pond Road) West to Rt. 11 (Arthursville Road).Call Allen at 302-492-3755, evenings/weekends for information.

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Reservations are not required. For more information, call Arthur R. Vande Poele, at 539-7406.

Genealogical Society meets

The Sussex County Genealogical Society will meet at the Rehoboth Public Library meeting room, March 15, at 10:30 a.m. The program will feature a presentation by Ed Wright, co-owner, editor and publisher, Colonial Roots, a genealogical and local history bookstore. For more information, call Ralph Nelson at 8755418.

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

Pomona Grange meeting

A meeting of the Sussex County Pomona Grange will be held on Wednesday, March 19. A covered dish dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., at the Broadcreek Grange, 11198 County Seat Highway, Laurel. A business meeting will follow at 7:30 p.m.

Coast Guard Auxiliary

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

NARFE meeting

The Georgetown Chapter (1992) of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold their next meeting on Monday, March 17 at noon with lunch at the Pizza King Restaurant on Stein Highway in Seaford. All current and potential federal annuitants are eligible and encouraged to join us. For more information, or to become a member, please contact Les Martens at 629-9789.

AARP Chapter #5340 meet

Georgetown’s AARP Chapter #5340 will meet April 7, at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown with luncheon at noon. Guest speaker is Charles Paparella WBOC TV “Travels with Charlie.” Mr. Paparella will bring his famous banjo for a sing along. Cost of the lunch is $15 per person. Call Anita Wright 302-856-6215 for reservations that are needed by March 24. New members are welcome.

Laurel Senior Center trip

Laurel Senior Center is planning a trip to Branson, Mo., on May 17-25. Cost is $735 per person (double occupancy). It includes nine days, eight nights, 14 meals, and seven fabulous Branson shows. For more information call 875-2536.

‘Ride the Rails’

“Ride the Rails, West Virginia” is being offered by Seaford AARP May 21-23. The price is $420 per person, double occupancy; $515 single occupancy. The bus leaves Peebles parking lot in Seaford at 7 a.m. Stop to visit Backbone Mt. Windmill Farms and a little shopping in Thomas before arriving at Canaan Valley Resort. Enjoy your lunch on board the new Cheat Mountain Salamander while riding along the Tygart River through the Appalachian mountains while having lunch aboard, and looking for wildlife. Also ride the Durbin Rocket beside the Greenbrier River. After your last train ride you will have dinner at a vintage depot. Before heading home you will visit Blackwater Falls State Park. Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180 for information.

Senior Center trips

The March meeting of the Sussex County Republican Women’s Club will be held at the Sussex Pines Country Club on Wednesday, March 26, at 10:45 a.m. A panel of three legislators, Joe Booth, Gerald Hocker, and Vance Phillips will discuss various problems facing Sussex County in this legislative session. Non-member guests are welcome. Reservations should be made by Thursday, March 20, by calling Kathy Vengazo at 302-539-4757. Bring your items for the Kent County Women’s yard sale. For more information about the SCRWC and other club events see the web site at: www.SCRWC.net.

Nanticoke Senior Center’s Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Trip, “All Shook Up,” on Thursday, March 20, at 8 a.m., Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $70 members, $75 non-members. “All Shook Up” is a hot-rod musical that takes place during 1955. The musical has 24 Elvis Presley tunes that will kick start memories and have you jumping out of your seat. Nanticoke Senior Center’s Nashville and Memphis trip will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 to Saturday Sept. 20. Cost is $850 double occupancy. Some of the sights you will see are Graceland, Grand Olé Opry, and Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. For further information, call 629-4939.Trip includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, snacks from center, dinner theatre. For questions and signups call 629-4939.

Cancer support group

AARP Chapter #915 trip

Republican Women’s Club

The Wellness CommunityDelaware is offering a support group for people affected by can-

Colorado, June 20-30, cost is $879 per person. Call 410-8222314.

Branson, Mo - Sept. 13-20, cost is $875 per person. Call 410822-2314. New England/Vermont, NH, Boston and Salem, Oct. 13-19, cost is $1085 double, and $1335 single. Call 410-673-7856. Myrtle Beach - Nov. 10-13, cost $430 per person. Call 410754-8588. Bus trips for 2008New York Day Trip - May 24, cost $42 per person. Call 410754-8588 Azalea Festival, Norfolk, Va., April 17-20, cost is $489. Call 410-822-2314. Hamptons, N.Y., May 16-18, cost is $480 double and $675 for singles. Call 410-673-7856.

Seaford Recreation trips

On Saturday, May 17 a trip to the Inner Harbor is planned. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. and leaves Baltimore at 4 p.m. Cost is $20. On Friday, Aug. 22 —Yankees vs. Orioles - Trip to Camden Yards is planned. Bus will leave at 4 p.m. Game time is 7 p.m. Cost is $52.

AARP Chapter #1084 trips

June 24 – Naval Academy & Harbor Cruise. Lunch included at “Phillips.” Cost is $64. July 23 – Rainbow Dinner Theatre, “Hold That Thought.” Cost is $67. Sept. 04 – “Spirit of Philly” Lunch Cruise, and ride “The Ducks” City Tour. Cost is $90. Nov 19 – Rainbow Dinner Theatre, “Deck the Halls & Clean the Kitchen.” Cost is $65. Dec. 5 – American Music Theatre, Christmas Show & Shopping. Cost $65. Longer Trips May 21-23 “Ride the Rails, W.Va.” Three different train rides, $420 Double Occupancy. Oct. 13-16 – New Hampshire’s White Mts. Train ride, lake cruise, and much more. $650 double occupancy. Seats are still available on all trips. For reservations and information call Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

Longaberger bus trip

The Midnight Madness travel team will be heading to Ohio to visit the basket capital of the world - Longaberger on April 1012. Package includes tour of Longaberger’s home office, homestead, factory store and Dresden, Ohio. Longaberger will be hosting their annual “Spring Fling” during the trip, which includes numerous vendors and dash for baskets. Each traveling guest will receive a Longaberger basket filled with goodies, door prizes and lodging. Pre-registration required. For additional information call 245-8842 or email RGMorris93@comcast.net. Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@mspublications. com or drop off at 628 West Stein Hwy., Seaford.

CONGRATULATIONS! to

KATHY GREENWOOD of Seaford, Delaware, winner of 4 Free Tickets to the Circus compliments of the Star. (Drawing held March 7)

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Portsville sewing legend hosts pajama party for friends You know something? I’ve been to a lot of events in my 12 years at AT URPHY the Star, enjoyed every one of them, but the other evening may have topped them all. Ruth Ann Laughter and friendship LeCompte called and invited me to resonated throughout a “women’s pajama party” at NanNancy Smith’s kitchen, alcy Smith’s home in the great city most to the point that her of Portsville. I had to think about that one and tiny tomatoes almost after discussing it in more detail, I jumped off the vine in understood more about it and told their inside container. Ruth Ann that I would meet the party-goers at the Bethel Store, I do not know what went on with this where some of them were going (in their group of overage teenagers after I left. I do pajamas) to get food for dinner. If I would take their picture, she said, it would be ap- know they planned on watching a movie, laughing and probably laughing some preciated. more. As echoed by both Ruth Ann and Well, the surprise on Nancy’s face Doris Shenk, “Down in the dumps? Come when I entered her historic 1908 home in here and you forget all about it.” made my effort worth it. Ruth Ann moved Happy sewing Nancy. You help make here 12 years ago and she says that she and Nancy have been “friends ever since.” Laurel great! As a matter of fact, all 11 of the ladies For 18 long years, they have traded at the party live in the Portsville area and are the best of friends and the laughter and laughs together and maybe done even a little work along the way. Through televifriendship resonated throughout Nancy sion, newspaper, word of mouth and other Smith’s kitchen, almost to the point that ways, they have entered the hearts and her tiny tomatoes almost jumped off the minds of local folks as they advertised vine in their inside container. Nancy will their calling, the furniture business. You be 91 this March 25, but her enthusiasm might say, “They are outstanding in their and spirit make her about 60 years field,” as they did in their television comyounger. mercial a couple of years ago. Most of you folks in the area know They both hunt, one for anything that is Nancy as she is one of the all-time great legal to shoot at, and the other for classic seamstresses of our area. Nancy’s story is old muscle cars or Lincolns. another of the great stories of our area. It will lift your spirits and make you feel good about your fellow man. Nancy and her husband James Lee were married in 1941 and lived in New York. Nancy started a sewing career right there and sewed things for the local Catholic Church, for rabbis and more in the early years of their marriage. Along the way the Smiths had two chilB ank-issued, FDIC- insured to $100,000 dren, Starr and Robert, and in 1944 the *APY family fulfilled Nancy’s wish for “a home in the country.” They moved to tiny Portsville area, on Phillip’s Landing Road (in a house built by her father-in-law in 1-year Minimum deposit $5,000 1908) and she has been there for more than 63 years. It was the only house on the *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) effective 3/10/08. CDs are federally insured up to $100,000 (principal and interest accrued road and for the first three years there, but not yet paid) per issuing institution. CDs are also federally they had no electricity. insured up to $250,000 (principal and interest accrued but not yet paid) in qualified retirement accounts per issuing institution. Her husband was a merchant seaman Subject to availability and price change. CD values may decline in a rising interest rate environment, and the market value may and was lost at sea in 1958. They believe fluctuate if sold prior to maturity. The amount received from the sale he may have had a diabetes spell. His of a CD at current market value may be more than, less than or equal to the amount initially invested, FDIC Insurance does not death left Nancy with two children to raise cover losses in market value in these instances. Early withdrawal and sewing became a lifeline for her. may not be permitted. Yields quoted are net of all commissions. You pay no additional commissions, annual fees or periodic Nancy still has her original sewing macharges. The estate feature allows heirs to redeem the certificates of deposit upon the death of an owner at face value, interest chine and it has only gone out once for reearned, subject to limitations, CDs require the distribution of pairs that she could not handle. Samples of interest and do not allow interest to compound. CDs offered through Edward Jones are issued by banks and thrifts nationwide. her beautiful work are all over her home $5,000 minimum investment per issuing institution. All CDs sold by Edward Jones are registered with the Depository Trust Corp. (DTC) and many people in the area can tell you of alterations and sewing she has done for Call or visit your local them, always with a smile and contagious financial advisor today. happiness. Emergency repairs were no obstacles as Nancy was always there to help. Melinda R. Tingle Nancy’s attitude, which earns her the Financial Advisor respect of her friends, goes like this: “God 204 Laureltowne was working for me. I feel sorry for kids of today, because they are denied the priviFront St & Delaware Ave. lege of being poor. I love what I have acLaurel, DE 19956 complished and am happy.” 302-875--0355 Nancy says that being together and having fun “is so healthy.” Therein lies a great www.edwardjones.com message for us, as I discovered as I thought about it on the way home — happiness is there and if you share it, it will MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING grow.

Can’t figure who I am talking about, huh? How about Mike Bradley and Rob Hazel of Mike’s Clearance Center. Mike started 18 years ago in the building that now houses Janosik’s Thomasville furniture, then moved to the corner lot at the Maryland-Delaware line. In July 2005, he and Rob opened the beautiful new store, “Mike’s Clearance.” Congratulations on your hard work, Mike and Rob. See, I said something nice about you. I should, because everyone else does. And you deserve 18 more years of success at the very least! I did not make it up to the Bridgeville Lions Club annual variety show as I had intended. Charlie Gordy told me I missed one of the best shows he has ever seen. An old pro, Ron Fleetwood, was in top form, so I hear! The group at the Railroad Cafe was also in great form last Friday, trading humor back and forth well past the usual 8 a.m. mark. Of course, having Gary Horseman back did not hurt things any. “The Colonel” Jim Jenkins was able to come in one day earlier in the week. I am sure the group misses him and another great gentleman, George Truitt, who is unable to attend due to health reasons. Monday evening, March 10, 40 members of the Odd Fellows Hebron Lodge #14 Seaford and Charity Lodge #27 Laurel journeyed to Felton Lodge for an installa-

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Church Bulletins Homemade Easter eggs

Homemade Easter eggs by Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley Street, Seaford. First ever, still the best on the shore. Peanut butter, butter cream and coconut cream. Please order by March 16. Pick up March 19. Cost is $3 each. To order please call 629-9751 or 6299755.

Gethsamane concert

Willie Blake Davis, a local gospel rock singer is scheduled to be in concert on Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. The award winning vocalist is presented by Ed Shockley and Gethsemane United Methodist Church to promote his original compositions from his new fall album including: “My Way Home” & “He Stands.” Passionate, soulful, and full sounding would describe the vocal talent of Willie Blake Davis. Come to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, located five miles west of Seaford, Stein Highway & Woodland Ferry Road and share what proves to be a passionate vocal journey with Willie Blake Davis in concert.

Living Easter

Conley’s United Methodist Church in Angola will present its inaugural Living Easter. Four Bible stories will be portrayed including events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus. The Pageant takes place on March 14, 15, and 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission and parking is free. Conley’s Church will also have a choir concert on Thursday night, March 20 at 5 and 7 p.m. Their Good Fri-

day worship service on March 21 will be from noon to 3 p.m. On March 23, the Easter Sunrise service will take place at the empty tomb of the Living Easter. Regular Easter Sunday services will be at the church at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The Living Easter is located at 33104 Jolyns Way off Camp Arrowhead Road, a half-mile from Peddler’s Village shopping center on Rt. 24. Follow the signs from Route 24. Conley’s Church is located at 22150 Robinsonville Road, one-half mile from the Angola traffic light on Rt. 24. The Angola traffic light is five miles west of Rt. 1 and three and a half miles east of Long Neck Road. The church’s phone number is 9451881.

Youth conference

Metro-Maryland Youth For Christ invites high school students and their youth leaders to head down to the ocean with 4,000 other teens for Youth For Christ’s Impact 2008: Roadtrip Youth Conference, March 28-30, at the Ocean City Convention Center in Ocean City, Md. Impact 2008 is $80 per person and does not include hotel accommodations. For more information, call 877-896-3802, or visit www.mmyfc.org.

Revival services

Revival Services are scheduled for March 16-19 at Laurel Baptist Church, beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located on the west side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town. Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.

Got life questions?

Laurel Wesleyan Church invites you to a comical life changing play “A Rock & A Hard Place.” Join us Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m., or Friday, March 21, at 7 p.m. and find out the answer to life. Light refreshments and nursery will be provided. Laurel Wesleyan Church is located 1/2 mile north of Laurel on Alt. 13. Admission is free. For more information call 875-5380.

Easter Musical

The choir of the Atlanta Road Alliance Church will present an Easter musical entitled “Known by the Scars: By His Stripes We are Healed” on Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 23, at 11 a.m. The Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road in Seaford, approximately 1-1/2 miles north of Stein Highway (Rt. 20). For more information, contact the church at 629-5600. This event is free!

‘Make a Joyful Noise’

The Second Generation Community Chorus (SGCC) of Federalsburg, Md., will be at Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, on Saturday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m., to make a Joyful Noise unto The Lord. Sponsored by Sister Peggy Trott. Call 856-9097 or 856-3404, for more information.

Indoor yard sale benefit

Bethel United Methodist Church is now accepting reservations for tables at an in-

door yard sale from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12. Crafters and those who would like to sell items may rent tables for $20 per table. The yard sale is a benefit for the Johnson family of Harbeson, that lost their home to a fire. In addition to the parents, there are four children, a newborn, 3year-old, 18-year-old and 19-year-old. The church is trying to help the family with expenses. Donations of items to be sold at the indoor yard sale may be dropped off at the church Friday, April 11. To make a taxdeductible donation, write a check to Bethel U.M. Church, and write “James Johnson/Jean Eley family” in the memo line to Bethel U.M. Church, Fourth and Market streets., Lewes, DE 19958. To reserve a table, call Tonya at 542-2386.

Gospel Café March events Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of Poplar and Market streets, Laurel, will hold its Gospel Café every Saturday night at 6 p.m., featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry. Live Christian Music, fellowship, refreshments. Guest singers for March are: March 15 – Don White, Amanda Jones, Bill Primrose, Cassandra Abbott; March 22 – Ray-N-Trevor Marine, Kaila Cluscas (nine year old), Alexis Hudson, and Revived; March 29 – Lights of Home. Every week, Mary Ann Young joins us. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact the church office at 875-3983, after 8 a.m., or call Bruce and Nancy Willey, 875-5539. More church items on page 34

DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Trap Pond, CHURCH NearLaurel, Del. 875-7715 Sun. School 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Pastor Julie A. Lewis

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

St. John’s United Methodist Church

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

NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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

Centenary United Methodist Church “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years” “NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Every Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

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

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298 Minister: John Herbst SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

“A Place to Belong”

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

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:45 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.

94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

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

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

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

Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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Own your problems By the Rev. Todd K. Crofford Laurel Wesleyan Church

PASTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Too many people Disclaimer!!! This article is not about money- so don’t tune it out are not allowed to if you aren’t an MBA… This is about responsibility. If you have watched the news at fail and accept the all, you know there are grave conresponsibity to cerns about our housing industry in this country. One of the primary correct the problem. issues is foreclosure. Many Americans are struggling to stay on top of their mortgages and are getting someone else will bail us out. Too many close to losing their homes. people are not allowed to fail and accept So, what are the suggested remedies? I the responsibility to correct the problem. have heard a wide variety of “solutions” Yet, until we are allowed to fail, we never being proposed. Some have said, “lock really learn our lesson. If we always find their rates.” In other words, those who are escape routes for our children’s troubles about to be crushed because they signed and psycho-analytic excuses for our own and agreed to an adjustable rate, can magi- poor behavior, eventually we get into a cally stay at the rate they agreed to. even worse situation that we cannot get Another suggestion has been to simply out of. Furthermore, we are about to make lower their principle. Said another way- if the same mistakes on a national basis. you borrowed $200,000, just ask the govThe economic stimulus package, the foreernment to make the lender forgive closure bail-out plans, and so many other $100,000 of it and you are in much better temporary fixes are just band-aids. Instead shape. Is that ludicrous or what? of facing the music and letting the markets These, amongst other suggestions have re-correct, we are going to kick the can just about convinced me to drop my eye down the road and face worse conseteeth. We are very confused about who quences in our economy later. “owns” this problem. I have listened to all It is not a lack of compassion that inof the “predatory lender, zealous real esspires us to independently deal with our tate agent” talk I can handle. When some- own crisis, it is an understanding that we one sits down at a closing table, it is their must learn our economic lessons now own signature they put on the document. while there is still time to avoid complete We must take ownership of our own decicollapse. sion. There comes a Eureka moment in each Too many people want more house of our lives where we realize the level of than they can afford and are willing to personal responsibility we all have for our make payments they ultimately cannot personal decisions, and the sooner we get handle. The result is now they find themto that moment the more productive and selves with a debt they cannot pay. satisfying life we live. We had better This is just one expression of the biglearn it on a personal level, and someone ger problem we have in this society. had better catch on at the national level as When we get in trouble, we always expect well.

Pastor’s Appreciation Week Booker Street Church of God will hold “2008 Pastor’s Appreciation Week” from Tuesday, April 8 through Sunday, April 13. On Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m.: Evangelist Frank Gibbs, Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville, Md. Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m.: Pastor Helena Bailey, New Life Family Ministry, Millsboro.

Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m.: Bishop Roland Mifflin, Power & Love Outreach Ministry, Dagsboro. Friday, April 11, 2008, at 7 p.m.: the Rev. Calvin Abbott, Lighthouse Church of God, East New Market, Md. Sunday, April 13, 5 p.m. Bishop Zannie McNeil, Capitol Church of God, District Heights, Md. Host Pastor: Bishop Marvin Morris, Booker Street Church of God, P.O. Box 131, Georgetown, DE 19947. For more information, call 302-856-9097.

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

A Box of Memories

Tony Windsor’s brand new CD compilation, “A Box of Memories” is on sale now. This 17-song CD features performances of songs including, “Only Make Believe,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and the gospel classic, “In the Garden.” Get your copy at the Seaford Star office for only $5.00. Call: 302-236-9886

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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

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

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

www.thelighthouselaurel.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

“Shining His Light”

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole family 7 PM

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

302-877-0443

The Atlanta Road Alliance Church

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

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)

COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

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

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

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m. Thurs. WKID, The Zone Children’s Ministries 6:30 Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd Crofford Assistant Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue Boyce Children’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

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

MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Worship Svce 10 a.m. - Rev. Rick Elzey Church School & Jr. Church 10 a.m. - Pastor Doris Whaley Wings of Prayer Tues. 7 p.m. Exploring God’s Word, Wed. 7 p.m.

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

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

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. Front & King St., Seaford, DE

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

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

(Rm. 16:16)

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

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Obituaries Kathy Lynn Lord, 55 Kathy Lynn Lord of Seaford died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at her residence. Born in Seaford, she was the daughter of Iva Wheatley and Ralph E. Lord, who predeceased her. She was a registered nurse before retiring. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, Seaford. She is survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were Thursday, March 6, in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends called prior to the services. The Reverend Thomas Gross officiated. Burial was in Cokesbury Cemetery, Cokesbury, Md. Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, Inc., 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown.

Alyssa N. Whaley, 17 Alyssa N. Whaley of Seaford passed away on March 4, 2008, at A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital in Wilmington. She was born in Seaford. Alyssa attended the Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown. She will be remembered by her family for her beautiful smile, the care of her socks and tooth brushes. She attended the Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Salisbury. She is survived by her parents Shawn and Shelly Larrimore of Seaford and Roger and Marnie Whaley of Odenton, Md.; her brother and sisters, Colin Larrimore, Krista Whaley and Delaney Larrimore, all of Seaford, and Gina Whaley of Odenton, Md. She is also survived by her grandparents, Nancy and Van Messick, Nancy and Dennis Twilley, Linda and Woody Larrimore, Roger and Jenny Whaley, all of Laurel; and Dean Taylor of Laurel and Peggy Kobbe of Crofton, Md. A funeral service was held at Messiah's Vineyard Church, Laurel, on Sunday, March 6, where friends and family called prior to the service. The Rev. Dr. Fred Antonelli officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Contributions can be made in her memory to: The Sturge-Weber Foundation, PO Box 418, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970. Arrangements were in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.delmarvaobits.com.

Donald L. Melson, Jr., 65 Donald L. Melson, Jr., of Bridgeville died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Mr. Melson was born in Lewes, a son of Ruth McCauley Melson of Dover, and the late Donald L. Melson, Sr. He had lived in the Bridgeville area most of his life. He had been employed by the State of Delaware as a health inspector. Mr. Melson and his late wife had operated traveling concession stands in Sussex County for 13 years. He enjoyed old Western movies, reading, model trains,

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and gardening. He loved being with his wife, children and grandchildren. Mr. Melson was predeceased by his wife Martha E. Maule Melson on Jan. 10, 2008. He is survived by three daughters, Donna Smith, Lisa Melson and Rebecca L. Melson, all of Bridgeville; a sister, Ruthann Melson of Dover; a brother, Richard Melson of Bridgeville; and four granddaughters, Amanda McCormick of Ft. Stewart, Ga.; Samantha Smith, Anna Melson and Courtney Melson, all of Bridgeville, and two great-grandsons on the way. Funeral services were held on Thursday March 6, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, where the family received friends prior to the services. The Rev. Dale L. Brown officiated. Interment will be in Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, 315 Market Street, Bridgeville. On-line condolences may be sent to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Helen Kinser Nicholasen, 77 Helen Kinser Nicholasen died Feb. 26, 2008, after battling cancer. She was born in Wytheville, Va., Dec. 3, 1930, the daughter of Louise and Garnett Kinser of Waynesboro, Va. She is survived by her loving and devoted blind-date husband of 57 years, Paul Nicholasen, Sr., and two caring and delightful children, Dr. Heidi N. Sjostrom and husband Kevin of Wauwatosa, Wisc. and Dr Paul Nicholasen, Jr. and wife Sue of Landenberg, Pa.; as well as granddaughter, Leah S. Ashley and husband Nicholas of Omaha, Neb., and grandson Lief Sjostrom of Des Moines, Iowa. Helen’s husband worked for DuPont and they lived in Seaford, for 17 years. She was very active in the community and belonged to the Seaford Presbyterian Church, the Home and Garden Club, the Power Squadron, and the Auxiliary of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Because of her interest, spirit, friendliness, and active participation, she was always a boost to each organization. After her husband’s transfer to Germany, Helen, Paul, and family lived there for six years. She was a gifted handiwork hobbyist and she followed her husband traveling around the world, including seeing all 50 states, 74 countries and 38 islands. Since 1983 the Nicholasens have lived in Wilmington, N.C. Helen was a long time member of St. Andrew’s-Covenant Presbyterian Church, Chapter AA of P.E.O., and the Cape Fear Garden Club. She had been a Lower Cape Fear Hospice volunteer for more than 20 years. Interment was private. The family received friends at the residence on Friday, Feb. 29. There will be a celebration of her life at St. AndrewsCovenant Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29. A reception will follow in the chapel. The family suggested memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew-

Covenant Presbyterian church; Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, 725 Wellington Ave., Ste A, Wilmington, NC 28401-7665; or your favorite charity. The family deeply appreciates the outpouring of cards, prayers and other expressions of caring during Helen’s illness. They also are appreciative of the very capable and caring Hospice nurses, Mary and Tiffany, who attended her.

Paul James Lewis, age 80 Paul James Lewis of Millsboro, died Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Kent General Hospital in Dover. He was born April 8, 1927, in Ocean View, Delaware, a son of John Harrison Lewis and Ida Mae Hancock Lewis. Mr. Lewis worked as a security guard in Rehoboth Beach and Millsboro. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Walton of Eden, Md.; three grandchildren, Ricky Lee Walton of Delmar, Angela Marie Reed of Delmar, and Michael Lamont Walton of Seaford; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Victor Reed, Brandon Lee Walton, Alissa Jo Walton and Ryan Clyde Walton; a brother, James Kendall Lewis of Harrington; two sisters, Lydia Lee Walls of Wilmington, and Gloria McDonald of Hephzibah, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 8, at the First Baptist Church in Laurel. The Rev. Benjamin Beaudoin officiated. Arrangements were handled by Short Funeral Home in Delmar.

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Judith Short Riggin, 65 Judith "Judy" Short Riggin of Laurel passed away at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on March 3, 2008. She was born in Crisfield, Md. a daughter of William Hope and Eunice James Harris, who preceded her in death. Judy was once the owner of an antique and furniture store on Market Street in Laurel. A member of Laurel Baptist Church. She loved Judith Short Riggin yard sales, auctions, crocheting, bird watching and going shopping at Wal-Mart. She is survived by her two sons, Michael Short, Sr. and his wife Lori of Laurel, and Douglas Short of Seaford; her daughter, Francine Mann and her husband Ernest, Sr. of Laurel. Stepbrothers Sheldon Forney and his wife Sara Belle of Salisbury, and Jerry James and his wife Janet of Delmar. Her sisters: Frances Castillo and her husband G.C. of Texas, Patricia Denhurder and her husband Bill of Bivalve, Md., and a stepsister Faye Littleton and her husband Lee of Laurel. She is also survived by grandchildren, Michael Short, Jr., Michele Short, Erica Forse, Taylor Forse, Douglas Short, II, E.J. Mann and

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MORNING STAR • MARCH 13 - 19, 2008 Nicole Mann; and a great-granddaughter, Kaydence Olivia Stokes. A celebration of her life was held at the Laurel Baptist Church, Laurel, on Friday March 7, where friends called prior to the service. The Rev. Steve Booth officiated. Interment followed in Blades Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Laurel Baptist Church, Rt. 33056 Bi State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements were handled by the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.

Katherine B. Marvil, 91 Katherine B. Marvil, formerly of Laurel, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury, Md. Born in Vienna, Md., she was a daughter of Elwood S. and Alice H. Bell and was sister of the late Betty Baumgartner. Her husband of 62 years, Norwood S. Marvil of Laurel, died in April, 2006. Mrs. Marvil worked for many years for the Marshall Pusey Insurance Company, which was located in Laurel. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel and enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She is survived by her nephews Don Baumgartner and John Baumgartner of Salisbury and nieces Nancy Reid of Salisbury, Betty Ann Harding of Vienna and Diane Baumgartner of St. Michaels. She is also survived by her nieces Margie Athey of Laurel, Kathleen Cavarocchi of Philadelphia and nephews Charles Marvil of Wilmington, George (Butch) Schollenberger of Florida and Doug Marvil of Laurel. Friends and family called on Monday, March 10, at the Hannigan-Short-Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, where the Rev. John VanTine conducted the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Donations may be made in her memory to Centenary United Methodist Church, 200 W. Market St., Laurel, DE 19956.

Clare May Jones, 85 Clare May Jones of Laurel, formerly of Glen Burnie, Md., died on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at home. Mrs. Jones was born in Newark, Ohio, a daughter of Jesse and Pauline Meanor Cramer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Jones Sr. in 1994, a baby son, William Leonard Jones; her beloved sister, Don- Clare May Jones na Gene Wright, and her half brother, Henry Schwartz. She worked at Hutzler Brothers in Baltimore for 35 years and loved her job. She retired in 1985. She is survived by two sons, Charles H. Jones Jr., and his wife Joan, and Donald Gene Jones and his wife Ruth; a daughter, Sharon Joyner-Young and her husband Douglas; a stepdaughter, Faith Stancliff and her husband, William and family, Linda Holley (like a daughter). Surviving grandchildren include, Luther Earl Joyner Jr., David B. Joyner, Douglas Young Jr., Tracie McClary, Nicole Joyner,

Gina Shears, Ann Joyner, Kristine Jones and Lauren Ortner. She also leaves her great grandchildren, Joseph Joyner, Bryan Joyner, Kristyann Joyner, Stephanie Joyner, Hailee Joyner, Elizabeth Shears, Nastasia Correll, Bryan Lowe, Joshua Lowe, Kira Jones, Sarah Ortner, Christian Ortner, Amanda McClary, Nicole McClary, Amber Young, Abby Young, Molly Young and Andrew Young. Her great-great grandsons, Garrett Harrington Jr., Zachary Norman and Joeseph Correll and special nieces and nephews loving friends and family also survive her. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at the Light Street Presbyterian Church, 809 Light St, Baltimore, Md. The Rev. Roger Powers will preside. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery on Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn, Md. The family suggests donations may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 510 South Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956; or Delaware Hospice Inc., 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements were handled by the Cranston Funeral Home.

Harvey O. Cahall, 70 Harvey O. Cahall of Laurel passed away at his home on March 5, 2008. He was born in Henderson, Md., a son of John and Alice Bessie Cahall, who predeceased him. He retired from Laurel Grain as the plant manager. He had also worked for Frank Smith Heavy Equipment of Bridgeville and West Auto Salvage in Delmar. He was an active member of the American Legion Sharptown Columbia Post #269. Harvey will be remembered by his family for his enjoyment of fishing, horseshoeing, spending time and hugging his friends. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ruth Cahall. His two sons: Joesph Cahall and his wife Debbie of Delmar, Del., and James Cahall and his wife Marha of Delmar, Md. His daughter; Tammy Bennett and her husband Tom of Sharptown, Md. A brother Walter Cahall of Millington. Md., and a sister, Virginia Cohee of Georgetown. Eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews, also survive him. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 10, at the Sharptown American Legion Post #218, Sharptown, MD. The family also visited with friends prior to the memorial. The Rev. Thomas Cohee officiated. Contributions can be made in his memory to the: Sharptown American Legion Post #218, PO Box 168, Sharptown, MD. 21861; or the Tunnel Cancer Center, John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Marian H. Hill, 84 Marian H. Hill of Seaford died on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hill was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Vernon G. Hill Sr.; two sons, Vernon G. Hill Jr. and his wife Groyjai of Tavares, Fla., and Keith Hill and his wife Amy of Corolla, NC.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A sister, Helen Simpler of Oak Orchard, also survives her. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 12, at the

Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends called on Tuesday evening. Burial was in Bridgeville Cemetery.

Barbara E. Bolden, 83 Barbara Elizabeth Ricketts Bolden of Bridgeville, formerly of Federalsburg, Md., passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born Aug. 28, 1924 in Federalsburg, a daughter of Charles Holland and Madeline Ricketts Nichols, who predeceased her. Her husband, William F. “Zack” Bolden preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1998; and a sister, Alice, also preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and Avon representative for 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping and taking care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed listening and watching religious programs on television. She enjoyed her family and her role as matriarch. She was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Federalsburg. She faithfully visited and called the shut-ins of the church. She is survived by six children, Shirley A. Evans George of Finchville, Md., Vanessa A. Elliott of Bridgeville, Vanee D. West Martin of Seaford, Gloria J. Bolden of Seaford, William R. Bolden of Spring Grove, Pa., and Reuben F. Bolden of Palm Springs, Calif.; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, two sisters-in-law, Jean Bolden of Federalsburg, Md., and Marie Evans of Bowie, Md., and a son-in-law Kenneth Elliott. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 14,

PAGE 29 at 11 a.m. at the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg with Pastor Peggy M. Briggs officiating. Interment will follow at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock, Md. A viewing will be held at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. To send letters of condolences, visit www.framptom.com

Norma Hope West, 84 Norma Hope West of Lynchburg, Va., died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was a resident of Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg. Born in Washington, Pa., on March 23, 1923, she was a daughter of Fred E. Gilmore and Rose Varner Gilmore, who predeceased her. Mrs. West was the wife of the late Charles J. West, Jr., formerly of Seaford, and is survived by two sons: James West and his wife Harriet of Fairhope, Ala., and David West and his wife Kathy of Lynchburg; and two daughters: Linda Inge and her husband Frank of Lynchburg, and Sue Henderson and her husband Ray of Rustburg, Va.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Paul Gilmore, and five sisters: Betty G. McCoy, Phyllis G. Robinson, Mary G. Davis, Jane G. Roberts, and Dorothy G. Sturgeon. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m., at the Moore Funeral Home, P.A., 2 South Second Street in Denton, Md., where friends may call one hour before the service. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford.

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Education Seaford AP program wins state award for innovation State and local officials will gather at Seaford High School at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, as school administrators accept the AARP Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Award for Innovation for the entire state of Delaware. The $10,000 award was developed to honor AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus. Prior to founding AARP, Andrus achieved broad recognition as a creative and innovative public high school educator in California. The award is presented to one high school in each state for a program or practice that has enhanced student achievement or contributed to an improved environment for the students, the school, or the community served by the school. This award’s program has been established as part of AARP’s 50th anniversary celebration. Seaford High School’s Advanced Placement Incentive Program — which has resulted in an expansion of the number of high school Advanced Placement classes from four to a dozen, which offers summer preview mathematics and English classes, which created an SAT-Prep class, which has led to the creation of honors classes at Seaford Middle School and which has dramatically increased the number of students taking honors and Ad-

vanced Placement classes at the High School and middle school level while increasing the diversity of that student pool — will be honored. During the 2006-2007 school year, there were 55 instances of minority students taking Advanced Placement classes with one student scoring a 3 and two 4s on three Advanced Placement tests in her sophomore year. (A 3 on the test is required by most colleges before they give credit for the class. A 5 is the top score.) At Seaford Middle School, there were four sections of Algebra I with 34 minority students enrolled and one section of Algebra II with five minority students enrolled. The minority students participating in this program outscored their classmates in every content area at all tested grade levels on the Delaware Student Testing Program assessments. The Seaford School District Secondary Schools Advanced Placement Incentive program won the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Superstars in Education Award for Delaware for innovation and results.

Kindergarten registration at Woodbridge set for April 22, 23 The Woodbridge School District will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2008 – 2009 school year on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22 and 23, from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Woodbridge Elementary School in Greenwood. A child is eligible for kindergarten if he or she is 5 years of age or older on or before Aug. 31, 2008. Registrants must have all of the following documents in order to enroll: child’s official birth certificate; child’s social security number; a copy of the child’s most current physical exam which includes lead testing date and PPD date and results or TB risk assessment; immunization record (including Hepatitis B vaccine & varicella); proof of residency in the Woodbridge School District (lease agreement, mortgage document, property tax receipt, current month’s electric, phone or gas bill with the 911 address and name of the parent/guardian of the child being registered); and custody/guardian papers (if applicable). A child will not be allowed to register if all the above documentation is not brought during the time of registration. The registration process takes 30 to 40 minutes. It is not necessary for children to accompany the parents for registration. Par-

ents will schedule an appointment to bring their children into the school in June to complete screening tests. Parents whose children will be attending kindergarten in the Woodbridge School District during the 2008-09 school year, must register the children during one of the registration sessions. If a child is not registered during the registration period, the child may not attend school during the first week.

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Education Briefs Teacher honored for excellence

Sabrina Neal of Georgetown was recently honored for Excellence in Instructional Technology for the Sussex Technical School District by the Delaware Center for Educational Technology. Neal is a computer information and business systems technology Sabrina Neal teacher. She is a former teacher of the year and is nationally board certified. Other teachers who were honored include Kathy Lindemer, Cape Henlopen; Terry Rodenbaugh, Delmar; Kathy DeLeon, Indian River; Heather Evans, Milford; William Cox, Seaford; and Pam Vanderwende, Woodbridge.

Western Sussex AAUW Scholarship The Western Sussex Branch of AAUW is offering a $1,200 scholarship open to

high school senior women who reside in the Delmar, Laurel, Seaford, or Woodbridge School Districts. The student must be enrolling in a four- year college in the United States and working full-time toward a BA or BS degree. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Applications are available each high school guidance offices. Application deadline is April 4. For details, contact Ellen Wright at 629-9300.

Del Tech offers review courses

Planning to take the College Placement Test to attend Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, is offering review courses to help students prepare for college placement tests. Review courses are offered in reading, English, arithmetic, elementary algebra and college algebra. Courses will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., March 17 through May 22. For more information, contact Del Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 855-1617.

Seaford School District KINDERGAR TEN REGISTRATION/SCREENING BY APPOINTMENT AT SEAFORD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

April 9, 10 & 11, 2008 for children 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2008 Bring your child, birth certificate, shot records, latest physical exam, proof of residence and completed registration materials (may be picked up or by calling) CALL 629-4587 ext. 500 to SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Help Wanted Seaford School District, Financial Secretary

Please see our website for application procedures, salary and qualifications: www.seaford.k12.de.us <http://www.seaford.k12.de.us/>

All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment. The cost of the criminal background check is $69.00 (expense borne by the prospective employee). Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check. The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service. The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws. This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction. Inquiries should be directed to: Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street, Ext., Seaford, DE 19973. Phone: (302) 629-4587.

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Participating in the meet were, front, from left, Steve Mallamo, Milford (Knock Out Drill ribbon); Lori Simmons, Rehoboth; Luis Melendez, Army instructor; Garrett Lavenets, Lewes; Brandon Wilkins, Laurel; Tyler Faulkner, Bridgeville; Brent Petett, Laurel; Paul Romer, Seaford; Cameron Faulkner, Bridgeville; Richard Atkins, Seaford; Thomas Brennan, Millsboro; Skyler Bowden, Georgetown; Katelyn Kraszewski, Bridgeville; Michael Fuller, Bridgeville; Alexis Turzani, Seaford; Robert Atallian, Georgetown; Joseph Cloughly, Bridgeville; and Robert Storms, Georgetown.

Sussex Tech JROTC wins honors at drill meet The Sussex Tech Army JROTC Color Guard, Armed Drill Team and Drill Team participated in the Ryan Long Memorial Drill Meet on Feb. 16 at Seaford High School. Thirteen teams competed in eight different inspection and precision marching events. The Sussex Tech junior varsity team received third place for First Year Unarmed Squad Inspection. The varsity team won second place in Unarmed Squad

Inspection. The Sussex Tech drill team won second place in Unarmed Platoon Exhibition Drill. Also, Raven Cadet Major Steve Mallamo received a medal for maintaining his military bearing during Knock Out Drill, a competition between all cadets at the meet where various basic stationary commands are given with twists in order to “knock out” cadets who perform them incorrectly.

Poultry group scholarship

for the Back and Spinal Column. Instructor Jo Ann Justice is a nationally certified massage therapist and has been operating her private practice, Natural Alternatives, in Gumboro since 2000. Prospective students can choose from one of two dates to attend the seminar, April 4 or June 23. For details, contact Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.

The Delmarva Flock Supervisors’ Association Scholarship Committee is accepting applications for its 2008 scholarship. At least one scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to $4,000 will be awarded. Applicants must be enrolled in good standing at an accredited two-year or four-year institution in the United States and have an academic major or an interest in poultry. Preference will be given to applicants whose parents or family business are members of Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. (DPI) and to individuals planning a career in Delmarva’s poultry industry. Applications are due by June 30. Applications and additional information are available from the DPI office, 856-9037, or at www.dpichicken.org.

Del Tech massage course

Delaware Technical & Community College, Georgetown, is sponsoring a one-day seminar, Functional and Clinical Massage

Scholarship forms due Applications for the Laurel Alumni Scholarships are available. Applicants must be a graduating son or daughter of a member of the Laurel Alumni Association for at least three years prior to June 2008. The Laurel Alumni Scholarship Foundation also administers the Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship and The Class of 1956 Scholarship. Graduating seniors of Laurel High School are eligible for these scholarships. Application forms are available from the Laurel Guidance Office or by calling 875-2503. Application deadline is April 1.

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Entertainment Boys in blue coming to the Ross Mansion Intelligence reports reveal that Federal troops in blue are advancing upon Ross Mansion on May 23-25 during Seaford’s ‘Heritage Weekend’ festival. The 2nd Delaware Infantry Company “G” will be among the many troops camping out and fighting for God and Country during this Memorial Day Weekend event. The 2nd Delaware, also known as the “Living History Society of Delaware Inc.,” is dedicated to the preservation of Civil War history through educational activities and their members are mostly from Delaware and Maryland. Captain Glenn Layton and his troops will demonstrate life in the Union Army during the 'War Between the States' 1861-1865. Their encampment will be the first thing visitors see upon entering the grounds. Camp life, period style food such as hardtack, and drill techniques will all

be demonstrated for the general public. Battles with Confederate troops take place Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. The 2nd Delaware will have artillery support from 1st Maryland/Snow's Battery. Tom Alexander is the unit commander. For more information about the 2nd Delaware, Co. “G,” or to join up, visit www. 2nddelaware.com. The three day Seaford Heritage Weekend event also features a fashion show on Friday evening, 19th century style church service on Sunday morning, antique car show, live entertainment including the popular period style band “The Susquehanna Travellers,” food and craft vendors and much more. For more information, contact Paula Gunson at the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce at 6299690 or visit www.seafordchamber.com/events.html.

Entertainment Briefs Chincoteague ponies at Expo

The legendary Chincoteague ponies head for the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington on Saturday, March 15, where they will be among the star performers at the Delaware Horse Expo. The ponies will be ridden by members of the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team. The ponies, who call Assateague Island home, can be seen roaming the beaches and roadways. These small, sturdy horses have adapted to life on Assateague by eating dune and marsh grasses and drinking fresh water from ponds. Each year, the herd is rounded up to swim across the channel to Chincoteague where Pony Penning is the central attraction at the Fireman’s Carnival and Auction. The ponies were rounded up for their first swim in the 1920’s. However, Penning on Assateague began 200 years earlier when the little horses were gathered up each year to be claimed and branded. Penning is held annually the last Wednesday and Thursday in July when “Saltwater Cowboys” herd the horses across the channel at low tide. After a period of rest, they are herded through town to a corral on the carnival grounds where they stay until the next day’s auction. The pony auction is the major source of revenue for the local fire department and serves to trim the herd’s numbers to a manageable 150 horses. They sell for an average $2,000, and 80 to 90 horses are sold each year. Admission to the Expo is $5 with children 12 and under free. That covers admission to all the buildings, entertainment and demonstrations throughout the day. For more information, call 302-3984630 ext. 110.

Motorama car show planned

‘Seaford Heritage Days’ will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, 24 and 25. Crafters, food vendors, artisans and living historians are invited to meet the public and sell their wares during this three-day event at the Governor Ross Plantation.

Delaware race fans are ready for the 2008 season. But before any cars hit the track, fans will get a glimpse of some of their favorite cars at the first annual Weller’s Motorama Race Car Show on the grounds of Weller's Utility Trailers located on Rte. 13 in Bridgeville. The show, which is free, is Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, March 29. Fans will see all types of racing vehicles including go-karts, mud hop trucks, dragway, stock cars (dirt modified and super late models, etc.) and vintage cars from the Southern Delaware Vintage Cars and Delmar Vintage Club. To participate, contact Pearson at 302349-5169 or email pandsdesigns@comcast.net. For updates or questions, visit www.redbud69racing.com.

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Rough Riders bring action to Expo

The Maryland Rough Riders, a precision drill team from Queen Anne’s County, Md., will bring the color and excitement of choreographed maneuvers to music to the Delaware Horse Expo on Saturday, March 15 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Performing together for the past 20 years, the Rough Riders are familiar favorites at events all over Delmarva. The group is based at Tuckahoe State Park in Maryland. At the Delaware Horse Expo, they will preform their precision drills in Quillen Arena at 1:30 p.m. and also ride in the Parade of Breeds. The day will begin with a tribute to the flag and a Parade of Breeds to show off a diversity of horses. Seminars in the Dover Building will cover everything from horse nutrition to hoof care. Admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free. For more information or advance tickets, call 302-398-4630 ext. 110.

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New Allen feed mill speeds grain delivery By Carol Kinsley Allen Family Foods, which has been operating from Seaford since 1935, is building a $15 million feed mill and grain storage facility in back of the family farm on Wesley Church Road. Although construction continues, corn was accepted at the mill in the fall. Chad Allen, manager of the complex, explained the company had asked the contractor to expedite the process and get the grain facility open last season so the farmers would have another place to get in and out quickly with their loaded trucks so they could spend more time in the field. “Our philosophy is that the operation will benefit us in our expansion and growing on the Shore, but the facility is designed for farmers, so they can get in and out and harvest in an efficient manner. They can get their crops out of the fields when weather permits rather than spending hours waiting in line. We hope to make their job a little easier.” A tractor trailer load holds about 1,000 bushels of corn, Allen said. “We can have a truck in and out in seven minutes. Last year, by the time a farmer got out of his truck, we had him unloaded. They’d say, ‘Wow! You mean I’m done?’ and we’d say, ‘Yes sir. Now go get me another load.’” In the past, farmers have had to wait in line an hour or two, time that they could be harvesting and transporting their harvest. “We don’t want them to get caught in a windstorm or rain and lose yields,” Allen explained. It benefits Allen Family Foods and the three other poultry companies on the

Shore to keep yields high, since their chickens consume more grain than farmers here can grow. “All the crops on the Shore would last about two months,” Allen said. At full operation, Allen’s chickens go through 400,000 bushels of corn and 50,000 tons of soy meal per week. Because grain must be brought in from other areas of the United States, rail capabilities are a necessity. Even soy meal, the dry part that remains after extracting the oil, must be brought in from Perdue Farms Inc., which has crushing facilities in Salisbury, Md., and Norfolk, Va., and from other vendors. When complete, the mill will produce 12,000 tons of poultry feed per week, operating five days per week. It will have storage capacity of 1.1 million tons of corn. Allen added that the facility will have the largest dryer on the Shore, if his information is correct. A dryer is sometimes needed to remove excess moisture before the grain is stored. “It will dry 7,000 bushels per hour,” Allen said. Most dryers handle 5,000 to 6,000 bushels per hour. The plant is expensive. “It costs more every day,” Allen said. “Eighty percent of the workforce is local, so the money is going right back into the local economy from the start.” Fifteen to 16 full-time workers will be needed to operate the plant. To give an idea of the size of the plant, the tops of the concrete silos are 140 feet above base elevation, Allen said. The tallest point, the “receiving leg,” is 228 feet tall. More than 13,000 yards of concrete will go into construction. At nine yards per dump truck, that’s 1,400 truckloads.

The new feed mill is expected to cost more than $15 million. About 80 percent of the construction workforce is local, so much of that money is pouring back into the local economy. When complete, the new feed mill will produce 12,000 tons of feed per week. Photo by Carol Kinsley

Take proactive measures to prevent a water shortage By James Diehl If there’s one thing that’s abundant when living on a peninsula, it’s water. No matter where you are on Delmarva, it’s hard to be more than a few minutes away from a body of it. But despite the plentiful nature of the natural resource, and contrary to what many believe, water – especially drinking water – can run out. “A lot of people think that water is just always going to be there,” says David Brown, owner of Sussex Irrigation in Lau-

rel. “It’s very easy to take water for granted.” And with all the development going on in and around Sussex County, being aware of the water supply on Delmarva is becoming more of an essential tool for the agricultural community, as well as the general public. Thousands of new residents have moved into Sussex County over the last decade. They’ve built new homes, moved in with new families and played on brand new golf courses. And they’ve all begun drawing water from the many underground

aquifers that have been supplying water to Sussex Countians for decades. In the long run, that could prove problematic. But not yet, says Brown. “There are a few people having problems here, but not a whole lot yet,” he says. “With all the development we’re having here on the Shore, the potential for water problems does exist. But I talked to a water geologist for the state of Delaware [recently] and it’s our opinion that we won’t live long enough to see serious water problems here in Delaware.” Maybe not, but Brown says he also

likes the idea of taking a proactive approach to the problem as opposed to a reactive one. The last thing he wants to see is the government stepping in to ration water supplies much like it did gasoline supplies in the 1970s. So, what can the typical homeowner do to help? Brown says it’s all about the little things that add up over time – things that may only seem like a drop in the bucket but over the course of several weeks or years can be incredibly helpful. “It’s just little things like not leaving Continued on page 3B

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the water on or fixing a dripping faucet. They don’t seem like much, but that’s a lot of water at the end of the day,” he says. “I’m not saying you have to be dead serious about every drop of water that you use. But if we can all do our part and keep the government out of it, we’ll be better off.” Brown takes issue with recent news reports describing all the faltering wells in the area. A simple, less complex, reason is often at fault when a well suddenly stops pumping water to a household, he says. In most cases the problem, Brown says, is usually due to one of two scenarios. And neither has to do with a failed well, though that does happen on occasion. “I’m not saying wells never go bad because they do,” he says. “But they’re not going bad because we’re running out of water.” The first potential problem could be the age of the well, in conjunction with the type of pump supplying water to the home. “There are a lot of old houses that have old, washed-in two-inch wells with a jet pump put on top of the ground that’s worked well for years,” Brown says. “Well that pump will only lift water 25 feet – that’s it. And that’s the best case scenario. “What happens is, when we have a year like last year that was hot and dry all summer long, the water table could drop five feet. If that happens [and the water is now deeper than your pumping capabilities], that pump could be brand new but it’s not going to work. That well could be full of water at the bottom, but you still have to go get it.” Another scenario involves development – and Sussex County has seen plenty of development over the last several years. “If you’re building a new house and you don’t ask [for a certain pump], they’re going to put in a jet pump and a tank and a two-inch well in the back of your house,” Brown says. “Again, that’s only going to lift water 25 feet. As we continue to add golf courses, agricultural irrigation, houses and all the other stuff that we’re doing, the water table begins to drop a little bit. When that happens, you’re going to think your well went bad when there’s absolutely nothing wrong with your well.” So what can typical homeowners do to protect themselves from potential well

problems that could affect their ability to pump clean drinking water into their homes? First, you put in a four inch well and, secondly, put in a submersible pump, Brown says. “If a person came to me and told me they have a well problem, first I would check their well. But I’m also going to ‘sound’ that well to see how deep the water is,” he says. “If that water level is 23 feet and, when I turn the pump on, it drops down and the water cuts off, it’s not a well problem. “The well might not be as good as the well next door, but if you pull that jet pump out of there and put a submersible pump on the bottom, chances are your water’s going to come right back up again.” The bottom line is that many homeowners are simply having to dig deeper beneath the earth’s surface to tap into available aquifers these days. Submersible pumps can pump water up hundreds of feet, eliminating many long-term problems. But what about the agricultural community? Again, Brown says it’s all about being proactive. The national Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) was reauthorized in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. It provides a voluntary conservation program for farmers and ranchers that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible national goals. EQIP offers financial and technical help to assist eligible participants install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. Many local farmers are taking advantage of the federal program, according to Brown. “The EQIP program is a good example of being proactive,” he says. “It’s a program that will actually pay money for farmers to update their sprinkler packages to the most efficient and conservative package available today. So, the farmer has to put out some money, but EQIP will also help with some of that expense. “It allows them to use less water, but grow more crops.” In addition to being the 10-year owner of Sussex Irrigation, Brown also owns and operates Trussum Lawn & Irrigation with his wife, Kristi. Sussex Irrigation, which today has 30 employees, also completed the purchase recently of Bethel-based Instant Lawn.

Equine Council hosts fundraiser The Delaware Equine Council is hosting “A Casual Country Affair” on Friday, March 28, in the Exhibit Hall at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington to support the Equine Council’s Scholarship Fund. Dress is casual and tickets are $30 per person. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening. This event will provide participants with an evening of good country food and good country fun. Participants will also be able to take part in auctions designed to raise money for the Equine Council. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres fol-

lowed by a buffet dinner by Marilyn Catering. Music will be provided by The Jones Boys. Auctions are from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets, which may be purchased through March 15, will not be sold at the door. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets, questions and more information about sponsorships, call Paula Barto at 629-5233. The Delaware Equine Council is a non-profit 501.C5 organization of volunteers, whose mission is to promote, protect and enhance the keeping of all equine breeds and disciplines in the first state.

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Meet 4-H Youth Development Specialist Ernie Lopez Sussex County residents with connections to the University of Delaware are likely to be familiar with the name of Ernie López. López worked at the main campus in Newark for seven and a half years as admissions counselor and, since 2003, as an Associate Dean of Admissions. During that time, López forged close relationships with teens and parents as he recruited Delaware students from Kent and Sussex counties and chaired a committee that reviewed all Delaware student applications. His positive attitude, avocation for students with sound advice and relationship skills were talents that did not go unnoticed by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. When friends at the Cooperative Extension arm of the University approached López to consider an extension specialist position with Delaware’s 4-H Youth Development, López jumped at the chance for a new approach and delivery mode for University–based education. López had always recognized the well-rounded college applicants who listed 4-H on their resume. “I saw a balance I wanted to see in applicants,” López said of college-bound 4-H youth. “Their involvement with the program makes the young person’s application very special. You know they are bringing something else to the table.” State 4-H Program Leader Joy Sparks had heard a lot about López. “I had heard how helpful he had been…I heard this over and over again,” Sparks said. “Ernie is one of the most positive individuals you will ever meet. On the worst day, everything is great.” Relocating to Sussex County’s new extension building at the Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel’s Research and Education Center in Georgetown sealed the deal – providing López with opportunity to live close to his parents and in-laws who live in Sussex County. And in July 2006, López began a new phase of his University career at the Delaware State Fair’s 4-H building. It was, as Sparks put it, “baptism by fire.” It was quite an indoctrination - nevertheless, López hit the clover running and absorbed the bounty of 4-H he saw on display. “The Fair was like a big buffet,” López recalls. “I got to experience the diversity of the projects and see fruits of their labor.” Sparks agrees. “It was a great opportunity to meet so many people in informal situations and see so many young people engaged in 4-H activities,” she said. López presents a fresh, modern face to 4-H’s rich, 106-year-history as the nation’s largest youth program. As a community of young people across America who develop leadership, citizenship and life skills for youth ages 5-19, the program boasts more than 130 curriculum areas or “projects” from which a youth member or adult volunteer leader can select to concentrate on. Project areas range from performing and graphic arts, to science, engineering and technology. In between are the multitude of traditional agricultural disciplines, facilitated by Cooperative Extension, that first earned 4-H its recognition and excellent reputation; livestock, ecology, wildlife, foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, crops, entomology and horticulture. This July serves as López’s second anniversary with extension. He considers the organization the jewel of the University, and regards his colleagues as, “the smartest people out there – on the front lines, delivering University knowledge and research

that really resonates with the community.” Mark Isaacs, director of the Carvel Research and Education Center feels equally proud of López. “Ernie has been an excellent addition to our 4-H team. During his first two years in extension, Ernie’s teamwork attitude has been instrumental in expanding our 4-H initiatives in Sussex County,” Isaacs said. His engaging personality and excellent communication skills, along with his tremendous commitment to youth leadership and development, have also allowed Ernie to strengthen 4-H programs across the state.” López’s mission to strengthen 4-H focuses on three target areas; building teen leadership, providing adult volunteer recruitment and training, and establishing the 4-H brand across Delaware. He holds regular meetings with 4-H teen leaders across the state – and recently conducted his second State 4-H Teen Conference – a weekend experience in Newark that concentrates on leadership skills through workshop sessions, free exchange of ideas, and interactions with guest speakers. Their enthusiasm doesn’t end at these events. Young 4-H adults often stop by unannounced, in between college classes or just because they are in the area – to chat and share more ideas. López sees a generous attitude in them. “They never say or imply, “it’s about me,” he admires. “It’s always about doing something good for someone else.” López wants to capitalize on his treasure trove of good will and use it to involve key supporters in the community. As with any non-profit organization, support from local business, government and community leaders is a necessary and valued resource. “But it is more than asking for a check,” López said. Small, tangible ways to connect the community with 4-H are highly valued. Preparing for two weeks of state 4H camp is a good example. “Whether a local businessman donates firewood for campfires, or when Allen’s Family Foods donates chickens for campers’ dinners, every level of support is deeply appreciated. López is quick to emphasize that giveand- take is necessary to build and sustain community relationships. “Our 4-H’ers are naturals working with adults,” López said. “I want to hear from the community, what can we do for you? What event are you having, what areas can we be helpful – where could you use our talented pool of youth?” Another resource of talent is the adult volunteer, known as leaders. Leaders are the engine of the program – an enormous reservoir of talent that comes from community adults – business leaders, educators and parents with special skills to share, López said. “It is my role to support them.” Part of that support comes from parental requests to execute background screenings of direct volunteers. According to Joy Sparks, certain procedures were already in place, including a volunteer application and interview process – but the need to push it up a level was a necessary one. “In a non-threatening way, Ernie led Delaware 4-H on a process in which all volunteers were screened over a six month period,” Sparks said. “He diligently worked with county staff and attended local leader meetings to share information and make the process painless.” As a result of that effort, all volunteers who work directly with children have criminal background screenings. “Nowadays,

Ernie López stands next to the banner that greets visitors in the lobby of Sussex County’s Carvel Research and Education Center. He is proud to be a part of a unique University family with a rich legacy and great vision for the future of Sussex County. Photo by: Michele Walfred.

there is no excuse not to do this,” López explains. “In order to sustain our program we must keep our house in order and it gives us more validity in the eyes of the community.” López can relate to the concerns and responsibilities of parenthood. He and his wife, the former Janis Drake of Rehoboth, reside in Lewes and are the proud parents of two young daughters, Anna Christine, 2, and Claire Elizabeth, 2 months.

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Ed Kee retires from UD Cooperative Extension When Ed Kee was a teenage farm hand at Nassau Orchards, outside Lewes, orchard owner Halsey Knapp told him one day to stop his chores and get in his pickup – they would be making a visit to Farm & Home Field Day, a UD Cooperative Extension event in Georgetown. “I’ll never forget how impressed I was with the people I met that day,” says Kee. “I knew right then and there that I wanted to be associated with Cooperative Extension.” After receiving his undergraduate and graduate degrees in agriculture from the University of Delaware, Kee worked fulltime at Nassau Orchards, overseeing a staff that swelled to 50-plus during the busy harvesting season. But after three years, Kee moved on to his dream job – working for UD Cooperative Extension. This spring, Kee will retire after 30 years, for most of that time he has served as the Extension vegetable crop specialist. His numerous contributions include helping Delaware’s vegetable growers adopt drip irrigation; the development of innovative planting and harvesting technologies; the evaluation of vegetable crop varieties that have resulted in higher crop yields; and identifying new markets for growers. Kee was successful in convincing several vegetable processors to stay in

Delaware when they were considering relocation, and he also played a part in wooing the Pictsweet Co. to the state. Pictsweet operates a vegetable processing plant in Bridgeville. “Ed Kee has been a real partner,” says Kenny Gauen, agricultural representative for Pictsweet. “His efforts have helped to improve the lima bean industry in Delaware.” Stanley West, who grows 3,500 acres of limas on his Milford-area farm, says he has valued Kee's ability to stay connected with farmers. “He keeps us informed of the latest research knowledge,” West says. The ways in which Kee has helped the agricultural grower and producer can be quantified – for example, when Pictsweet established operations, it meant 10,000 additional acres of vegetable crop production. It’s harder to quantify the ways in which Kee has made a difference in the lives of others but it’s those kinds of achievements that mean the most to him. “My mentors, folks such as Halsey Knapp, and Dave Woodward, the former ag program leader of Extension, taught me how to work with people and how to do things the right way,” says Kee. “I’ve always tried to pay them back by making similar connections with young people.” He has mentored scores of youth, espe-

cially those who have worked with him in the vegetable fields on variety trials and other research studies. “Ed is one of the most incredible people I’ve ever met,” says Ryan Jost, a junior global investment specialist at JP Morgan Chase, who received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UD. “Ed came to watch my basketball games during my senior year of high school,” recalls Jost. “He talked to me about my college plans and ultimately encouraged me to apply to the agribusiness program at UD. Ed also helped me find out about scholarship opportunities, which enabled me to graduate without any student loans.” During his undergraduate summers, Jost became a part of the “veggie team” that assisted Kee with crop research work at the Research and Education Center in Georgetown. “I learned a lot about data analysis, which has helped me in my career,” says Jost. “But I learned even more about the importance of having a strong work ethic and how you should conduct yourself professionally. Ed was a tremendous mentor.” In 1999, Ed and his wife, Deborah, established a scholarship at the University of Delaware. The Ed Kee Endowed Scholarship Fund supports a student from a Delaware high

school who enrolls in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with first preference to an athlete. Although Kee typically starts his workdays at 6 a.m. and often concludes them with evening meetings, he has managed to fit time in his off-hours for a number of community and philanthropic activities, including leading the campaign to build a new library in Milford. He has written two books about Delaware agriculture, Saving Our Harvest: The History of the Mid-Atlantic Canning and Freezing Industry and Delaware Farming. Kee, who resides on a farm near Lincoln, will be joining Hanover Foods after he retires from the university. He also hopes to spend time with his infant granddaughter and another grandchild who is on the way. His ideas, energy and enthusiasm will be sorely missed, says Dr. Jan Seitz, associate dean and director of UD Cooperative Extension. “Ed has been part of the fabric of Cooperative Extension for 30 years; he has been such an asset to the organization,” says Seitz. “It has been my pleasure to work with Ed on the planning of a number of issues, programs and events. He always has had a bank of ideas on how to better serve those who reside in the First State.”

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Proposed budget would cut conservation programs "Administration has sent another disappointing signal to the agriculture community,” says Ralph Grossi, president of American Farmland Trust. "Their proposed FY 2009 budget provides inadequate funding for key conservation programs and contains cuts to environmental, bioenergy and nutrition programs—programs U.S. agriculture needs to be competitive in the future and to protect the country's natural resources that our sector is so dependent on.” At $95 billion, the administration's FY09 budget is flat with the FY08 budget expenditures. Nearly $23 billion is allocated to discretionary programs like research and rural development, while $72 billion is allocated to mandatory programs like Title I subsidy payments, food stamps and other nutrition programs. Key conservation programs that are cut or eliminated in the proposal include: • The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Farm and Ranch Land Protection Programs are flat, ignoring the backlog of two out of three farmers who want to participate, but are turned away for lack of funds; • The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is funded at $360 million, lower than the baseline funding estimated by Congressional Budget Office; • Nine conservation programs were

given no money at all—five of which get a footnote that their funding "will be established by the passage of the farm bill;” and • Overall, the Natural Resources Conservation Service of USDA, that administers conservation programs, is cut by $100 million, and the staff reduced by 1,446 staff years. "We are at the perfect time to chart a better course for U.S. agriculture,” says Grossi. "The final farm bill is being negotiated now, and this would have been a great opportunity for the administration through their budget to demonstrate leadership and help move this important legislative package along.” “Now is a critical time for the farm bill to reflect the rapidly changing nature of agriculture and increase the efficiency of how the taxpayers investment is spent to support agriculture,” says Grossi. American Farmland Trust has outlined several strategic areas that deserve the highest priority as the farm bill conference process gets underway in Congress: • Support and strengthen the Average Crop Revenue safety net program that provides better protection and frees up desperately needed funding; • Double the funding for farmland protection; • Increase funding for conservation programs including the EQIP and CSP;

AgrAbility helps disabled farmers A positive attitude and determined spirit has not only allowed farmer Lisa Phillips to continue to farm, it has helped her win the 2007 Easter Seals AgrAbility Award. AgrAbility is a partnership between Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the University of Delaware, University of Maryland, and the Centers for Independent Living in Maryland to help farmers with disabilities continue farming. The AgrAbility award is given each year by Easter Seals and the Delaware-Maryland AgrAbility Project (DMAP) to honor one farmer for their perseverance and tenacity in continuing to work on their farm despite their disability. Phillips, of Whaleyville, Md., has overcome many disabilities, including arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus, with the help of Assistive Technology (AT). AT is any device used to increase the functional capabilities of a person with a disability or special need. The accessibility experts with AgrAbility assessed Lisa’s needs and recommended accommodations that would help her to continue farming. At one point she was in so much pain she was bedridden, could not lift anything and could do little around the farm. One of the recommendations was a John Deere Gator to help with loading and unloading materials, repairs and even putting up and taking down her electric fence. Now she is able to be independent again. “My Gator is a lifesaver,” she says. Lisa also uses Chick-mates, which helps her feed the chickens. “Assistive technology has given me more stamina; it has physi-

cally and emotionally helped me.” Sally Van Schaik, Lisa’s AgrAbility case manager, says Lisa has maintained a positive attitude through all of her experiences. “Lisa continues to do the work she needs to do every day to stay on her farm even when she is in a lot of pain. She always has a positive attitude and keeps forging ahead” Lisa has also gotten help from the farming community. She was thrilled when students in the Future Farmers of America program at the Sussex Central High School came to her farm to paint her chicken houses, a job that she was unable to do herself even though she knew it needed to be done. “I am so happy they did it because it is something I really wanted to do,” Lisa says. Van Schaik was an instrumental part in making the connection between Lisa and the FFA students and encouraging this project. AT has changed Lisa’s life. She no longer depends on her husband to do all of the work. “Instead of saying I can’t, now I say I can.” Lisa says with determination. Easter Seals offers a range of services, including outpatient rehabilitation therapy, early intervention services for children, day services for adults with physical disabilities and cognitive disabilities and assistive technology services to increase the functional capabilities of people with disabilities. For more information, call 800677-3800 or visit www.de.easterseals.com. For more information about DelawareMaryland AgrAbility, visit www.De-MdAgrability.org.

• Create a Conservation Loan Guarantee Program that will help farmers to improve water quality and protect wildlife habitat in concert with the efforts of other local producers; • Provide mandatory funding for local and healthy foods programs including marketing assistance, community food projects, value-added producer grant programs; • And expand funding for energy efficiency and on-farm renewable energy projects by fully funding the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) at $500 million. "The farm bill is important to all Americans who have an interest in food, fiber and bioenergy. But it is especially

important to our nation's farmers, ranchers and forest landowners—to keep them economically viable, to protect and improve our environment, to achieve energy independence and serve those who would otherwise go hungry,” says Grossi. "We must get the farm bill signed now.” American Farmland Trust works with communities and individuals to protect the best land, plan for agriculture and keep the land healthy. As the leading advocate for farm and ranch land conservation, AFT has ensured that more than a million acres stays bountiful and productive. For more information, visit www.farmland.org.

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Farmers markets are gaining popularity By Carol Kinsley Consumers are becoming more interested in where the food they eat comes from. "Locally grown," in some areas, is as important as "organically grown." Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse explained in a Delaware Department of Agriculture marketing newsletter that farmers are selling the concept of just picked freshness and the concept of “local” – the comfort and security of knowing where the food comes from, which implies safer food and accountability. More and more consumers are looking for value-added products that are produced locally and sold locally. Most consumers are willing to pay more for this. "If you are growing vegetables for the fresh market or for processing, consider dedicating a few acres to our Farmers’ Markets Program," Scuse recommended. "We had three farmers’ markets in 2001. Today we have 10." There is money to be made at these markets. Markets grossed $292,000 in 2006 and $450,000 in 2007. Most of the markets are in good shape financially and otherwise. Several however, need more produce to make them successful. To learn more about Delaware’s farmers’ markets and/or to become a vendor at the markets, contact the DDA Marketing Team. Savvy producers are also cashing in on the trend by selling their produce directly to grocery stores, even Wal-Mart, where it is touted as local produce. “If you want to increase your profitability at the farm gate by trying on-the-farm home food processing,” Scuse said, “remember that your on-the-farm home kitchen has to meet the regulatory standards set by DDA and that regulations require you to successfully complete an

eight-hour food safety course offered by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and DDA. Contact DDA to find out when the next food safety classes are being offered and/or to have your on-thefarm kitchen inspected.” If you don’t think your on-the-farm home kitchen will pass muster and you don’t want to make costly renovations, contact Delaware State University. You can then explore the possibility of using their new Food Business Incubator System’s kitchen to process your raw commodity into value added products that you can sell at your on-the-farm markets, Delaware farmers’ markets, and other outlets. Today’s convenience-focused consumer is not looking for a 50-pound bag of potatoes. She wants to buy enough for tonight’s dinner, or this week, at the most. DDA's marketing team has ideas on how to add value by developing and employing innovative packaging for your products, such as a few ears of sweet corn packaged in shrink wrap, or dinner-sized amounts of lima beans in clamshells. "One of my goals for Delaware agriculture is to have a community packing facility that our small farmers can use to grow their strength in the value added arena," the ag secretary said. At a recent cut flower growers seminar in Maryland, participants shared innovative ideas for marketing that would also work for vegetable stands. These include discount coupons, credit card machines, photos of farm scenes, big banners or flags with produce, chalkboards with prices, t-shirts with the farm logo, charts of what produce is available in which months, logos for banners and labels, and brochures explaining the farm operation. Recipes for vegetable dishes are

Food prices rise with worldwide increase in supply and demand Have you noticed an increase in the cost of food at the grocery store? Higher fuel costs are one reason — transportation cost to get food to grocer’s shelves have skyrocketed. Rising oil prices mean higher fertilizer costs for farmers, as well as more expensive fuel for their equipment. However, one major reason for higher prices is simple supply and demand from the other side of the world. Rising incomes of a burgeoning middle class in India and China have created a demand for a better diet, including more protein. That means more grain is needed to feed livestock. It takes eight pounds of corn to produce a pound of beef, five pounds to produce a pound of pork, and three pounds to produce a pound of chicken. Stockpiles of grain in the United States, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on Feb. 8, are predicted to drop to the lowest levels in 60 years as global production lags behind consumption for the seventh year in eight. Ironically, droughts and rain caused major damage to crops in the United States, Australia and

France last year. Prices for commodities — corn, soybean and wheat — are high, which is good for the grain farmer who was able to produce a crop despite last year’s drought, but bad for poultry farmers who have seen a tremendous increase in the cost of chicken feed. Profit margins are so slim in the poultry industry that there’s not much wiggle room. Soy futures — the sale of soybeans for delivery at a future date — hit a record $14.40 in late February. Wheat futures doubled in the last 13 months to $10.45. Wheat futures in the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, which deals in wheat varieties used to make bread and pizza crust, closed to $24 a bushel on Feb. 25, having touched briefly on $25 per bushel. Corn has rallied from $1.74 per bushel in 2005 to $5.37 per bushel last month. Tightened supplies and demand for feedstock for renewable fuels — corn for ethanol and soybeans for biodiesel — has played an important role in the upward price spiral.

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appreciated. As more people come to depend on computers for nearly everything, a website is becoming almost a necessity for any business. Some producers have turned to the Internet for marketing directly to the consumer. A guide to marketing over the Internet is available at www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/MSB/PDFpubList/InternetMarketing.pdf. Agritourism is another source of additional farm income.

Events such as spring or fall festivals, hay rides or corn mazes draw new customers to the farm. Before such a venture is considered however, consult your local zoning board and your insurance agent. Some farms even invite guests to spend the night, or several nights, in a "farm vacation." Delaware has an organization dedicated to agritourism. To learn more, visit www.defunonthefarm.org/home online or call Robin Jestice at 875-7274.

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Trees can act as windbreaks to chicken houses By Carol Kinsley As anyone who lives here can attest, there are more chickens per capita in Sussex County than in any other county in the world. The poultry industry has been thriving here for decades, supported by grain farmers who grow corn and soybeans used in poultry feed. Sussex County has also been “discovered” by folks from urban communities who have decided to retire here or build a second home for a weekend retreat. Consequently, a lot of new homes are going up, and the poultry grower whose operation was once in the middle of a large farm surrounded by woods may find a whole new development right next door. Farmers want to be good neighbors, even when they were there first. Darrell and Beth Lewis are some of those good neighbors. They have been

growing chickens on Horsin’ Around Farm in Laurel for 18 years. Now they are putting in a windbreak of Green Giant Arborvitae between their five chicken houses and the road. “There’s new construction going in across the road,” Beth Lewis said. “The trees will block the view and help control odor, dust and feathers. “We try to be good neighbors and we understand about encroaching development. This is a positive effort we can do to make it a livable community for everybody. “New residents need to understand this is a rural area. The sights, sounds and smells will be unfamiliar. If we went to the city, there are things there that would be new to us, too.” The double row of trees will keep the wind from rushing across the street. In this instance, it’s more to stop dust, but it will help diminish odor and block the view,

Lewis said. Most of the fans used to ventilate the poultry houses are at the other end, away from the street, so the trees are mostly for esthetics, Lewis added. In recent years, Bud Malone of the University of Delaware has led a team of investigators including Gary Van Wicklen and Dave Hansen, a Georgetown resident who is now the ag leader for University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, in part of a multistate study of the use of trees, shrubs and perennials as buffers around poultry and egg farms. The research was funded in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Various kinds of trees were planted around a poultry house at the university’s experimental farm near Georgetown to see which were the most effective. Delaware’s portion of the project included tree species evaluation, planting distances from fans, efficacy in emission reduction and evaluating improved cultural

practices for irrigation and weed control. Conifers such as arborvitae have complex canopies and leaf structures to capture particulates and reduce wind speed. Jim Passwaters is the coordinator who is helping implement the tree programs on poultry farms in the area. His company, Sussex Landscaping, has installed 30 to 40 such windbreaks on the Peninsula. He has put out a call to find other companies to help meet the demand. The Lewises’ project cost $3,500, part of which was covered by a Natural Resource Conservation Service cost-share program. A total of 116 plants were installed over the course of three days. A machine trencher helped with installation of an irrigation system, but planting had to be done by hand. The trees are small now, but will grow from 40 to 50 feet tall and fill in to block the view, except at the driveway, Passwaters explained.

Americans work five weeks a year to buy their groceries Food Checkout Week, which is held the fifth week of each year, is the week in a given year that the average American has earned enough money to pay for their groceries for an entire year. We Americans are very fortunate because we have the most abundant, safest, and most affordable food supply in the world. According to the Agriculture Department’s (USDA) Economic Research Service, American families and individuals currently spend, on average, 10 percent of their disposable personal income for food eaten at home and at restaurants, or about

$2,400 per person. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, “The Agriculture Department’s latest statistic includes food and non-alcoholic beverages consumed at home and away from home. This includes food purchases from grocery stores and other retail outlets, including food purchases with food stamps and vouchers for the Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) program. The statistic also includes awayfrom-home meals and snacks purchased by families and individuals, as well as food furnished to employees. In comparison to working 37 days to

Recipes needed for a state pizza Who says New York and Chicago should reign supreme in the pizza world? As part of its 125th anniversary Bolla Wines, “The Official Wine of Pizza” is inviting Delawareans to battle it out in the Taste of Your Town Pizza Battle. To take part in the contest, consumers must submit a pizza recipe that best reflects Delaware – whether it incorporates locally-produced ingredients or the state’s signature dish. And, because wine and pizza are the perfect pair, entries will need to include a Bolla varietal to go with the submitted recipe. The contest runs through Aug. 31, 2008. The winner of the battle will receive bragging rights for his or her region and a grand prize trip to Bolla’s winery in Verona, Italy, and the 2009 World Pizza Championships in Europe. To enter a recipe and wine pairing, pizza lovers 21 years of age and older can log on to www.bolla.com/taste. Contestants are encouraged to use local ingredients in the crust, sauce and topping. Entries will be judged on creativity, taste, and their ability to pair well with a

Bolla varietal. The best of each region will be selected by the end of September and the grand prize winner will be decided via an online vote in October, National Pizza Month. Full details are available at www.bolla.com/taste. Some tips and suggestions for the ultimate Delaware pizza: • Soybeans are the fourth largest exported crop in Delaware; Delaware produces more than 8.5 million bushels of soybeans a year; • Corn is Delaware’s third largest exported crop; • Delaware’s rich soil grows four major kinds of corn – sweet, white, yellow, and bi-color; • Recognized as the leader in fresh poultry, Delaware’s “broilers” are the state’s leading agricultural export product and largest provider of cash receipts; • Delaware’s state bird is the feisty Blue Hen Chicken; and • When you’re done don’t forget to wrap your pizza up because cellophane was invented by the E.I. Du Pont de Nemours Company of Wilmington.

pay for food, Americans worked 77 days to pay their federal taxes, 62 days to pay for housing/household operation, and 52 days for health/medical care, according to The Tax Foundation.” Michael Scuse, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture said, “When you sit down to

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Celebrate America’s agriculture evolution American agriculture is doing more – and doing it more efficiently – than ever before. Today, each American farmer feeds more than 144 people. In 1960, each farmer fed 46 people. Innovations in farming techniques and technology have increased efficiency in the food production process. But the industry provides more than food, feed and fiber, said Greg Webb, vice president, state government relations, Archer Daniels Midland Company. It also produces biofuels, solvents, lubricants, plastics, building materials and more. “We are proud to honor American farmers and celebrate their contribution to the nation and the world on National Agriculture Day, March 20, and every day of the year,” Webb said. “The agriculture industry is the foundation of our nation’s economy, and farmers are essential to keeping that economy strong.” Today, more than 22 million people work in the agriculture industry. This includes careers in everything from food chemistry to banking to commodity trading. And the job descriptions of tomorrow’s agriculture professionals may look quite different due to advances in farming technology and the broad opportunities that extend far beyond the field. “Since our founding more than a century ago, ADM’s most important partner

has been the American farmer,” Webb added. “Together, we create markets for the harvest and are helping educate Americans about the important role agriculture plays in nearly every aspect of our lives.” Help celebrate agriculture and support its future on National Agriculture Day. Events in Washington D.C. leading up to National Agriculture Day include congressional visits on Capitol Hill led by national FFA student leaders, a luncheon and rally on Capitol Hill and a dinner at the USDA. National Agriculture Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) and sponsored by companies like ADM. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community.

Support the future of agriculture Celebrate National Agriculture Day on March 20, and support the row crop farmers, fruit and vegetable producers, food scientists, livestock ranchers, equipment manufacturers and others who will take our country's agriculture industry into the future. "For many years, we have had a hydrocarbon economy that is dependent on oil," said Agriculture Council of American Chairman and Minnesota farmer Gerald Tumbleson. "Through technological improvements, environmentally-friendly production practices and other advancements, it's exciting that we are now moving into more of a carbohydrate economy." Agriculture is extremely important in order to put the United States on the path toward reducing its reliance on oil and embracing carbohydrates, or plant matter, as a viable strategy. Carbohydrates can be converted into chemicals, energy, textiles, building materials, paper and many other industrial products. "Research is necessary to continue to

develop products from plant matter," Tumbleson said. "Products like carpet made from corn starch instead of hydrocarbons are a way to reap the benefits of less dependence on oil, and to support the future of agriculture." As society has shifted from nearly everyone tied to a farm today, with fewer than two percent of our population directly involved in production agriculture, it's important to convey the significance of American agriculture. It's critical that the general public understand the role agriculture plays in providing our food, fiber, shelter, energy and other materials we use on a daily basis, and how it is helping us reach the goal of becoming a carbohydrate economy. National Agriculture Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA). ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public's awareness of agriculture's role in modern society.

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Nutrient management sessions offered at University of Delaware If you apply nutrients to 10 or more acres of land or have eight or more animal units (an animal unit is equal to 1,000 lbs. of live weight) you need to be certified through the Nutrient Management Program. The following is a summary of your certification needs: • Sessions should be taken in order. For example, you should attend Session I before attending Session II. • Poultry growers that do not landapply nutrients (manure or fertilizer) will need to attend Session I and Session II. • Grain or vegetable producers that apply nutrients to crops will need to attend Session I, Session II and Session III. • Golf course personnel that apply nutrients only to their employer’s course need to attend Session I, Session II and Session III. • Lawn care company personnel that apply nutrients to clients lawns need to attend Session I, Session II, Session III and Session IV: Commercial Nutrient

Handler. The University of Delaware will offer the following nutrient management certification sessions and exams at the Kent County Cooperative Extension Office Paradee Center located in Dover on Rte. 113 South. You will not receive continuing education credits by attending these sessions. Session I--Sept. 3, 1 – 4 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m. Session II--Sept. 10, 1 – 4 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m. Session III--Sept. 17, 1 – 4 p.m. or 6 – 9 p.m. Session IV: Commercial Nutrient Handler--Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – noon Commercial Nutrient Handler ExamOct. 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Session IV: Nutrient Consultant--Oct. 1, 1 – 4 p.m. Nutrient Consultant Exam--Oct. 8, 9 – 11 a.m. To sign up for classes, contact Carrie Sterling at 856-2585 ext. 544

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Delmarva Chicken Festival returns to Salisbury When the 2008 Delmarva Chicken Festival is held in Salisbury, Md. on June 20 and 21, with a carnival preview night on June 19, it will mark the event’s 13th visit to Salisbury – that’s more times than the festival has been held in any other Delmarva location! The festival’s first visit to Salisbury was in 1949 when it is believed that festivities were staged at the Salisbury Armory. As part of this event, the second annual Delmarva Chicken Festival, a chicken cooking contest was held. The contest was billed as the National Chicken Cooking Contest and, although contestants in that first competition came from only three states and the District of Columbia, it was the beginning of what is today one of the nation’s oldest and most highly publicized food promotions. The National Chicken Cooking Contest is now sponsored by the National Chicken Council and held in odd numbered years in locations that move around the country. Over the years when the Delmarva Chicken Festival returned to Salisbury, it was held in a variety of locations including local schools, the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury University, The Salisbury Mall, and the current site at The Centre at Salisbury. Along with this year’s festival chairman, Jeff Middleton, other Salisbury leaders who have chaired the event include Alfred Truitt, Howard Wilson, George Wolf, John Culver Jr., Ramon Matheu, Bruce Hall, Robbin Gray, Dean Gray, Keith Iott and Joel Boren. In the festival’s 59 year history, there have been changes. The giant fry pan made its first appearance in 1951. Chicken Capers were added in 1975 and a carnival was first part of the event in 1981. A pageant to select a Little Miss and Miss Poultry Princess was eliminated in the 1980's and a chicken cooking contest was last held in conjunction with the festival in 1998. Live entertainment has become a

A group of food writers arrive for the first Chicken Cooking Contest in 1949. Photo courtesy of Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc.

more important part of the festival, and an array of family events such as car shows, arts and crafts, business vendors, and more have joined the list of attractions. A parade, an important part of the festival in its early years, is seldom held today due to the challenges of increased traffic and congestion; but the menu, once limited to only fried or barbecued chicken has expanded to offer many chicken dishes with a number of ethnic and all-American flavors. Now a Delmarva tradition, the annual Delmarva Chicken Festival attracts an esti-

mated 25,000 or more visitors to the host community. This means a significant economic impact, not just for the Salisbury Chamber and participating civic groups, but for businesses such as gas stations, hotels and retail stores. And, it should also be noted that all profits generated at the festival remain with the host community. The Delmarva Chicken Festival is

sponsored annually by Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI), the organization working for the continued progress of the poultry industry on the Delmarva Peninsula. For more information, to volunteer, or to get your business involved in the festival, call Lesley at 410-749-0144 or email chamber@salisburyarea.com.

Facts about Delaware’s broiler chicken industry • Approximately 71% of Delaware's cash farm income was from broilers in 2005. • Delaware ranked 7th among the states in the pounds of broilers produced in 2006 with 1,803,000,000 pounds. • Delaware produced 269,100,000 broilers in 2006. Delaware ranked 9th among the states in the number of broilers produced. • The average live weight of a Delaware produced broiler was 6.7 pounds. • In 2006 Delaware broiler production value was $739,230,000. (Value is gross income received by the agricultural sector for the production of broiler chickens.) Delaware ranked 7th in the nation in value of production. • According to the 2002 U.S. Census of Agriculture, Sussex County, Delaware ranked first among America's counties in broiler chicken production.

The winner of the first National Chicken Cooking Contest was Mrs. S.L. Karlik from Salisbury who prepared broiled chicken deluxe. Photo courtesy of Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc.

• Most of the grain grown in Delaware is used for chicken feed.

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Laurel farmer Richard Morris runs a tidy operation By Carol Kinsley Since Richard Morris retired from DuPont in 2001, growing chickens for Mountaire on his farm in Laurel has kept him busy — not too busy, and maybe not busy enough, but he does a good job at it. In fact, in 2006 he was runner-up for a top environmental stewardship award presented by Delaware's Nutrient Management Commission and the poultry companies. Delaware's nutrient management regulations control storage and use of poultry litter (manure) so that no more nutrients are applied to a field than can be used by the crops grown there and so that run-off doesn't carry nutrients into our waterways. Farmers like Morris are required to draw up a plan for the farm operation that calculates how much manure and/or fertilizer to use. "I just follow the regulations," Morris said, indicating he hadn't done anything out of the ordinary. His 50-acre farm is neat as a pin, and that may be one of the reasons his service man recommended him for the award. There are no potholes in his driveway to collect water. Litter is properly stored in a manure storage shed and he has a composter for dead chicken disposal.

No matter how well the chickens are cared for, there is always some mortality to be expected. When there's a full clean-out, that is, when all the litter is removed from a house, not just the top "crust," he has someone haul away what cannot be spread on his own fields. He does till the land; winter wheat is growing there now. Morris and his wife Joyce, live on the farm, as do their two grown children. Their daughter was given a piece of ground on which to build the house where she lives; their son has moved across the driveway into the old home place which originally belonged to Morris' father. Morris bought the farm from his father in 1976 and built the first chicken house then. In the interim he also built a new home for his family where he and his wife now live. Morris has three poultry houses in operation; the fourth has been closed down. He has a capacity for 60,000 chickens. Each house has its own feed bin that holds 21 tons of feed. When the chickens are almost full grown, the birds in a single house will consume three tons of feed per day. With the price of corn and soybeans going up, that feed is getting more expensive

Trials available for soy growers The deadline for soy growers to register for the 2008 Secure Optimum Yield Field Trials has been extended by BASF and the American Soybean Association until March 14. Soybean demand is at an all-time high. Growers want to get the most out of every acre, and BASF is offering rewards to growers who participate in field trials that start with a residual herbicide applied early, then one post application of glyphosate, followed by a foliar fungicide, Headline, at R2 to R3 to maximize yield potential. Growers are asked to commit 20 acres to the trial. Control acres are to be treated with a single post application of glyphosate only. Each grower who provides harvest records before Nov. 15, 2008, will receive

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Crop insurance protects farmers from loss By Carol Kinsley Delaware farmers have until March 17 to sign up for 2008 spring-planted crops. The March deadline normally falls on the 15th, but since that date falls on a Saturday, applications and changes to existing crop insurance coverage must be submitted by Monday, March 17. Covered crops include corn, grain sorghum, processing beans, soybeans, sweet corn and tomatoes. New policy coverage for Adjusted Gross Revenue-Lite, which protects farm income, are also available. Closing dates can vary by crop, state and county, so producers should consult a crop insurance agent to discuss options. Crop insurance was designed by the USDA's Risk Management Agency to help producers when they need it the most. It provides a safety net compatible with international trade commitments, creates products and services that are market driven, harnesses the strengths of both the public and private sectors, and reflects the diversity of the farm sector in its outreach activities and programs. While commodity prices promise profit potential for their crops, farmers are seeing escalating input costs, including fuel, fertilizer, crop protectants and even seed, that threaten to erode that potential.

‘We feel this program is making a significant contribution to the stability of Delaware agriculture during some pretty risky times’ Michael Scuse Delaware Ag Secretary Michael Scuse said, "I don't think the risk faced by our farmers has ever been this great. A few years ago, many of us reasoned that we could withstand one bad year and recover. With input costs now hundreds of dollars higher per acre, I doubt that is the case. One bad year and you could be out of farming." Gene Gantz, RMA Risk Management Specialist added. "Until recently, some farmers took a chance not buying crop insurance, knowing that Congress almost always provides disaster relief. The current Farm Service Agency Disaster Program and the disaster provisions in the pending Farm Bill make the purchase of crop insurance a requirement for disaster program eligibility. That is a critical change." Crops without an available insurance

plan have had to be enrolled in the Noninsurable Crop Assistance Program administered by FSA. Delaware crop producers received about $16 million in crop insurance loss payments for 2007. "Of course, they'd rather have taken the crops rather than payments," Gantz said, "but with the crop drought losses, the insurance proved to be an excellent risk reduction tool," he adds. "Producers in Delaware purchased more than $76 million of crop insurance protection for 2007, a record amount, at a net cost of $3.1 million. The loss payments were $5.16 for each dollar of net premium cost." Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner has requested a $150,000 funding increase in the Delaware Crop Insurance Cost Share Program for Fiscal Year 2009, which will cover the 2008 crop year. If approved by the General Assembly, this will bring total program funding to $750,000 from $600,000, a 25 percent boost. In her budget announcement in January, Minner said, "The appropriation is no longer one-time funding, as it now is in the Department of Agriculture's base budget. It will allow for the continued success of the cost share assistance to insure Delaware's farmers against crop damage

and loss and shore up this key component of our local economy." Since its inception, starting with the 2004 crop year, the program has provided $1,957,589 in crop insurance cost share to Delaware farmers. The program provides up to 30 percent of the farmer-paid premium for crop insurance, not to exceed $3 per acre. If total calculated benefits for all Delaware farmers exceed the available funding, benefits are prorated equally among all participants. For the 2007 crop year, calculated benefits exceed the $600,000 available. To bring the program expenditures within the available funding, DDA had to prorate benefits at 91.19 percent. Secretary Scuse said, "Our hope is that the increase to $750,000 will allow us to provide full cost share benefits without prorating. We feel this program is making a significant contribution to the stability of Delaware agriculture during some pretty risky times." Delaware Department of Agriculture does not sell crop insurance, but seeks to ensure that every Delaware producer understands his/her crop insurance options and obligations. For a list of crop insurance agents or the latest developments in crop insurance, call the DDA Crop Insurance Info Line, toll free, at 877-673-2767.

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Bridgeville business sorts cucumbers for pickles By Carol Kinsley Your favorite pickles may get their start closer to home than you realize. In 2005, the cucumber crop brought Delaware farmers $465,000, and much of the crop ended up in pickle jars. Fresh from harvest, the cucumbers are first trucked to Kenny Brothers Produce in Bridgeville to be washed. Last June, during National Pollinator Week, a group of visitors from the EPA, U.S. Department of Agriculture and a project called IR-4 which looks out for minor crops, watched as cucumbers were harvested in a field in Bridgeville by mechanical harvesters. As the machines made quick work of separating the green fruits from their vines, Sam Droege, wildlife biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey in Patuxent, Md., described his work with native bees and the value of pollinators, without which there would be no fruit on the cucumber vine. Droege has designed a monitoring program for native bees, which are all the more important because of a mysterious phenomenon called Colony Collapse Disorder, which leaves commercial beehives empty as whole colonies disappear. The group followed the trucks of harvested cucumbers to nearby Kenny Brothers where Ed Kee, now retired Extension

In one of several stations, workers line both sides of a conveyor belt to pull out any cucumbers that might not be perfect. Photo by Carol Kinsley

Delaware roundabouts are modified to allow for safe travel By Carol Kinsley Farmers are accustomed to driving their tractors in straight rows. So when it came to addressing problems with a new traffic circle — the first “roundabout” in the state — which was installed recently in Middletown, Farm Bureau representatives headed straight to the Department of Transportation. DelDOT officials not only listened, they came, with video cameras and engineers, to witness the problems that farmers might have moving field equipment or driving tractor-trailer loads of grain or vegetables for processing through the roundabout. It was obvious that the circle was too

tight and the “apron” of the center island, intended to accommodate large vehicles, was too high above the pavement. The discs of a tiller chewed into the concrete. Simple solution: raise the roadway. After meetings with Delaware Farm Bureau President Ed Jestice, who farms in Laurel, and Gary C. Warren, New Castle County Farm Bureau president, other design alterations are being made to make it easier for the big rigs to navigate that circle, which is near the new Appoquinimink High School. Modifications will also be made in designs for 30 or more of the roundabouts planned for installation across the state. Roundabouts are safer than traditional intersections, explained Darrel Cole, direc-

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Michael Scuse, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture, also attended the demonstration in Middletown and spoke on behalf of his fellow farmers. “I know the community is changing and there’s a lot of growth,” he told reporters of the News Journal, “But there is still a lot of farming going on.” On behalf of the New Castle County Farm Bureau, Warren thanked DelDot for their responsiveness to the needs of the ag community. “While traffic circles have their place in modern road designs,” he said, “the designs must be able to accommodate vehicles that intend to use these roads.” Modifications promised by DelDot “will enhance our local road system while it supports remaining area agriculture.”

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vegetable crops specialist at the University of Delaware, then showed the visitors how the cucumbers are prepared for processing into pickles. The trucks are filled with water and the cucumbers splash out into their first bath, where high pressure water flow pushes them toward the first of many conveyor belts. Riding up and over into another bath, the cucumbers then go through a series of grids to sort them by size. Teams of sorters make sure that any broken cucumbers are separated from the whole ones. Imperfect cucumbers will become pickle relish. The sorted cucumbers are carried by conveyor belts to waiting refrigerated trucks. In one final stop before going to the processing plant, the trucks, filled with 20

tons of fruit, back up to a telescoping boom, which sprays 33-degree F. water over the cucumbers for an hour. The temperature of the fruit drops from 80 degrees to 60 degrees. Water drains out because of the natural incline. Then the cucumbers go off to become pickles. Kee joked with visitors, saying each of them must buy three jars of pickles over the weekend to do their part in pickle consumption. Manufacturers ship about $1 billion worth of pickles and relishes each year. Kee explained that the water is recycled under the control of a certified waste water operator. The dirty water is applied to a 13-acre field by center pivot irrigation, providing for growth of another crop.

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Church Bulletins Latin mass A Latin mass according to the Missal of 1962 is celebrated on the third Sunday of every month at 3 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Dover. The mass will be celebrated on March 16. The mass is always a Missa Cantata using traditional Gregorian chant. For further information, call 302-6745781

‘Gospel Explosion’ The generation of praise of All Walks of Life Outreach Ministries will be sponsoring their second annual “Gospel Explosion” on March 29, at 6 p.m., held at the Citadel of Hope Deliverance Ministries (former Cathedral of Faith) in Concord. There will be many guest choirs, soloist, praise dancers and much more. For more information contact 875-7772 or email us awolministry@verizon.net. The host Pastors are Randy and Lorrie Jones.

Centenary UMC Holy Week Palm Sunday, March 16, our Sunday School will process the Palms from The Bank of Delmarva to Centenary just before the 11 a.m. worship hour. Come cheer them as they process. Maundy Thursday, March 20, Centenary United Methodist Church will be having a Last Supper Service at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Easter Sunday, March 23, at 11 a.m., Centenary United Methodist Church will present “Upper Room Reflections”- a combination of drama, music and power point, written and produced by our own members. Come join us as we celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord.

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Friday, March 21, 7 p.m., there will be a community Good Friday service held at Centenary United Methodist Church sponsored by the Laurel Ministerial Association. The theme will be “The Seven Last Words.” Sunday, March 23, there will be a community Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m., held in Janosik Park sponsored by the Laurel Ministerial Association. The Rev. John Van Tine will officiate.

St Luke’s Holy Week/Easter St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford Holy Week and Easter schedule begins on Palm Sunday, The Sunday of the Passion, on March 16, at 9 a.m. with the Liturgy of the Palms and continuing with the reading of the Passion Gospel and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

During Holy Week, the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated each evening at 7 p.m. at Saint Luke’s the Maundy Thursday Liturgy ends Lent and begins the Ancient Triduum, “three Sacred Days,” The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. The Maundy Thursday Liturgy represents the Last Supper and recalls Jesus’ Institution of the Holy Eucharist. The Blessed Sacrament is to be carried to the Altar of Repose where the Vigil of Watchful Prayer (“Could you not watch one hour with me?”) is maintained, and reserved for Good Friday. Preceding the service, Parishioners will gather in the Parish Hall at 6 p.m. to share a light covered dish supper. On Good Friday, the Liturgy begins at noon, and includes the reading of the Passion from John’s Gospel, the Adoration of the Cross, and Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament. At 7 p.m., Stations of the Cross, at St. Luke’s with the Seaford Ministerium and the community. On Holy Saturday morning, the brief liturgy of Christ in the Tomb will be observed at 10 a.m. The Celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Day, March 23, will be held at 9 a.m. This Eucharist is resplendent with flowers, special musical selections, and alleluias.

Mary & Martha Tea Room The Mary & Martha Tea Room will meet at 102 Maryland Ave. in Greenwood, on Wednesday, March 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Sarah Stephens of Community Christian Church in Felton. A light lunch will be served, an inspirational message given, and time for ministry will be featured. A free will offering will be taken for the speaker. The women of the Mary & Martha Tea Room are collecting patriotic books for students K-12. Biographies, history, historical novels are appreciated. Bring a book if possible. For more information contact Dr. Michaele Russell at 302-349-4220.

Easter weekend revival Services will be held at the Delmar Church of God of Prophecy on Rt. 13 and Dorthy Road, March 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m., and March 23 at 11 a.m. with Lawrence & Linda Jackson from Lizella, Georgia. The Jacksons have served in various ministries throughout Washington, Tennessee, Wyoming & Georgia. Lawrence has served as senior pastor, served in the military for the past 22 years and is currently

serving as superintendent of operations for the Church’s Youth & Retreat Center for the state of Georgia. His wife, Linda, is an evangelist & missionary. She is the founder of Fair Havens International Ministries and the cofounder of Co-Missions International. She has traveled to Europe, Jamaica, Peru, Brazil and Paraguay, where she helped in starting an orphanage. Everyone is welcome. Host Pastor is Michael Phillips.

Gospel concert A special concert celebrating the 14th anniversary of the “Heavenly Sons of Joy” will feature various groups. The concert will be held on March 22 at 5 p.m., at the Refuge Temple Church of God in the Rev. Hattie Stanley dream Center, 800 Robbins St., Cambridge, Md. There will be a free-will offering, and all are invited. For more information call (410) 228-0677, or (410) 228-7094.

Rock Church Easter service Come join us for “An Easter Blessing.” Special singing and praise on Easter Sunday, at Rock Church, Laurel Highway, Laurel, at 10:30 a.m.

Gospel Concert fund raiser The Seaford Christian Academy Class of 2011 is presenting a gospel concert fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, at 7 p.m. in the Seaford Christian Academy Gymnasium, Seaford. The Down East Boys Gospel Quartet will be performing. They were the featured group on the cover of the Singing News, Janu-

ary edition, and their newest single, “Justified by the blood of the lamb,” ranked #1 on the radioactive airplay chart the week of Feb. 19, 2008. The SCA Class of 2011 is raising funds for their senior class trip, and plan to give 10 percent of their profits to a nonprofit ministry or community program. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $12.50 from members of the Class of 2011, or by calling Seaford Christian Academy 629-7161, or for $15 at the door. The SCA Class of 2011 is very excited to have the opportunity to reach out to our community through the venue of hosting a gospel concert, and look forward to raising funds to finance their senior class trip. Everyone is invited for a night of uplifting Christian music and fellowship. Persons or businesses interested in advertising in the concert program should visit the webpage for information www. seafordchristian.org/gospel concert.html.

Mission of Hope expansion The board of directors of the Mission of Hope in Seaford has created a new position for a director of philanthropy. They have appointed Paul Alexander to fill the new role. Paul was the Administrator prior to this appointment. The Board has selected Chaplain Michael Headley to become the Mission Administrator. Chaplain Headley’s past experiences include some of the difficulties that afflict Mission residents. With the help of Prison Fel-

lowship Ministries, he found Jesus, and with God’s help he overcame those problems. He went on to earn Bachelor of Theology and Master of Divinity degrees. He has served as a pastor, a chaplain, a missionary and an evangelist. The Mission appreciates the help and support of the local churches and the community during this time of transition. We wish Paul Alexander well in his new role, and welcome Chaplain Headley to the Mission family. The Mission of Hope provides rehabilitation, education and housing for men who are homeless. The Mission treats the causes of homelessness in order to return these men to a productive life in the community. Please contact the Mission at 302-6292559, or you can e-mail the Mission at info@MissionofHopeSeaford.org, or write to Mission of Hope, PO Box 1271, Seaford, DE 19973. Visit the Mission on the web at www.MissionofHopeSeaford.org. As always, the Mission of Hope appreciates all financial help, vehicle donations, and especially your prayers.

Gospel concert Trinity United Methodist in Laurel, near Trap Pond will be sponsoring a Gospel Concert Friday, May 2. Join us for a wonderful night of Gospel Music featuring the inspirational sounds of “All For Him,” Phil Davis, Jerry Jones and the O’Day Family. Food will be available for purchase and a love offering will be taken. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 6:30. For more information, call 8757715 or 875-4741.

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LEGALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are hereby notified the below matter will be before: The Mayor and Council for their review on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at 7:05 p.m., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: A presentation of The City of Seaford 2008 Comprehensive Plan Map updates. If this project is of concern to you and you wish to present your position or evidence, please attend this meeting. You may have counsel attend on your behalf. Issued this 13th day of March 2008 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 3/13/1tc

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE You are hereby notified the below matter will be before: The Planning and Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware; and, The Mayor and Council for their determination on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at 7:05 p.m., in City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: Cato, Inc.,, property owners of 1700 Middleford Road, Tax Map and Parcel 331 5.00 105 are seeking a final site plan review and approval for Popeye’s Restaurant.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Seaford Hundred Case No. 10106 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a variance as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 115-25, Item C of said ordinance of THOMAS GOODALE who is seeking a variance from the front yard setback requirement, to be located south of Cannon Road, north of Overbrooke Court, being Lot 133 within Clearbrooke development. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, APRIL 7, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning

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NOTICE OF ANNEXATION AND ZONING AS RESIDENTIAL USE (R-1) of certain property contiguous to the present easterly limits of the Town of Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, being the lands of Two Farms, Inc., tax map no. 2-32/12.15/31, by action of the Town Council of The Town of Laurel, Delaware, at its regular meeting on February 19, 2008.

NOTICE OF ANNEXATION AND ZONING AS RESIDENTIAL USE (R-1) of certain property contiguous to the present westerly limits of the Town of Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, and partially located outside of the corporate limits, being the lands of Jerry & Charlotte Todd, tax map nos. 4-32/8.10/110 & 111, by action of the Town Council of The Town of Laurel, Delaware, at its regular meeting on February 19, 2008.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARING Broad Creek Hundred Case No. 10107 In accordance with Chapter 115, of the Code of Sussex County, a hearing will be held on a request for a special use exception as provided by: Chapter 115, Article IV, Subsection 11523, Item A of said ordinance of MARJORIE CARTER FARRELL who is seeking a special use exception to retain a manufactured home on medical hardship basis, to be located north of private road, 174.70 feet east of Road 485. The hearing will be held in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on Monday evening, APRIL 7, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. All interested parties should attend and present their views. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 3/13/1tc

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Nanticoke Hundred Subd. #2006-64 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, APRIL 10, 2008, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of WALTON SMITH, C/O ROBERT HAYES to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 5.46 acres into 4 lots, located north of a 50’ private road (Bass Road) approximately 3,950 feet northerly of Road 527 and south of Collins Pond. Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this application may be examined by interested parties in the County Planning and Zoning Office, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. For additional information contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 3/13/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Broad Creek Hundred Subd. #2006-65 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, APRIL 10, 2008, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of EMMAUS WALK, LLC to consider the See LEGALS—page 39

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Little Creek Hundred Subd. #2006-66 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, APRIL 10, 2008, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of TRAP INVESTMENTS, LLC to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 57.51 acres into 40 lots, located north of Road 449, 4,020 feet east of Road 463. Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M. Text and maps of this application may be examined by interested parties in the County Planning and Zoning Office, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. For additional information contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 3/13/1tc

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NOTICE Estate of Doris H. Hall, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris H. Hall who departed this life on the 18th day of January A.D. 2008 late of Greenwood, DE were duly granted unto David D. Hall on the 27th day of February, A.D. 2008, and 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 18th day of September, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: David D. Hall 13675 Mile Stretch Rd., Greenwood, DE 19950 Attorney: Cindy L. Szabo, Esq. Ellis & Szabo, LLP P.O. Box 574 Georgetown, DE 19947 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/13/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Charles W. Taylor, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Charles W. Taylor, Sr. who departed this life on the 9th day of February A.D. 2008 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Sudie A. Davis on the 3rd day of March, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the

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NOTICE Estate of Linwood L. Ross, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Linwood L. Ross who departed this life on the 10th day of February A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Lemuel L. Ross on the 27th day of February, A.D. 2008, and 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 10th day of October, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Lemuel L. Ross 13274 S. Union Church Rd., Ellendale, DE 19941 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/13/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Edna Dickerson Tull, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Edna Dickerson Tull who departed this life on the 19th day of February A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto William D. Tull on the 4th day of March, A.D. 2008, and 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 19th day of October, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: William D. Tull 34412 Susan Beach Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/13/3tc

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NOTICE Estate of Ruth M. Hitchens, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ruth M. Hitchens who departed this life on the 4th day of February A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Linda F. Wintjen on the 15th day of February, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 4th day of October, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Linda F. Wintjen 31740 E. Trap Pond Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Michele Procino-Wells 225 High Street Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/6/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Stella Jane Hastings, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Stella Jane Hastings who departed this life on the 17th day of February A.D. 2008 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto John E. Hastings, Rebecca J. Hovatter on the 26th day of February, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the

PAGE 39 same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 17th day of October, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: John E. Hastings 9152 Taylor Road, Delmar, MD 21875 Rebecca J. Hovatter 34415 Bi-State Blvd. Laurel, DE 19956 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/6/3tc

NOTICE Estate of Barbara S. Gullett, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Barbara S. Gullett who departed this life on the 26th day of December A.D. 2007 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Rosemary G. Ryan on the 21st day of February, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 26th day of August, A.D. 2008 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Rosemary G. Ryan 3660 White Oak Ave., New Orleans, LA 70131 Attorney: Shannon R. Owens, Esq. Procino Wells, LLC 225 High Street Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 3/6/3tc

found being a common boundary line for this land now or formerly of Phillip W. Howard thence by and with aforesaid Howard lands North 89 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West 200.50 feet to a concrete monument found thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Stephen C. Glenn North 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East 105. feet to a concrete monument found thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Arnold P. Obensbain South 89 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds East 200.50 feet to a pipe found thence turning and running by and with the Westerly right of way line of U.S. Route 13A South 00 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds. West 105 feet home to the point and place of beginning. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Amy M. Lubiniecki and Michael Lubiniecki, by deed of Amy M. Lubiniecki dated November 29, 2006 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in deed Book 3420 Page 264. Tax Parcel: 1-32-12.0016.00 Property Address: 28246 Seaford Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s See LEGALS—page 40

PAGE 40 LEGALS - from Page 39 Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MICHAEL L. & AMY M. LUBINIECKI and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land with all improvements thereon erected, situate in The City of Milford, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as being Lot No. 42, on the plan of Marshall Commons, as the Plan thereof is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County aforesaid, in Plat Book 49 Page 236 lying on the South side of Cedar Creek Avenue 50 feet wide and being bounded on the North by Cedar Wood Avenue, on the East Lot 43 on the South by lot 63, 64A, 64, and lot 65A of Marshall's Common Phase II as recorded in Plot Book 52 Page 80 and on the West by Lot 41 and being more particularly bounded and described in accordance with a survey prepared by Richard Vetter Land Surveyors, dated July 26, 2005, as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a point, on the Southerly line of Cedar Wood Avenue at a corner for this lot and lot 43 thence turning and running from said point of beginning with lot 42 South 16 degrees 34 minutes 23 seconds West 155.99 feet to a point at a corner for this lot and in the line of lot 63 thence turning and running in part with lot 63 lot 64A and 64 and lot 65A North 66 degrees 45 minutes 42 seconds West passing over a found iron pin at .41 feet a total distance of 90.09 feet to a found iron pin at a corner for this lot and lot 41 thence turning and running with lot 41 north 13 degrees 46 minutes 29 seconds East 143.36 feet to a found iron pin at a corner for this

MORNING STAR lot and lot 41 in the Southerly line of Cedar Wood Avenue thence turning and running with the Southerly line of Cedar Wood Avenue along the arc of a 1.975 feet radius curve to the right an arc distance of 96.46 feet to a point and place of beginning. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Robert Cumberledge and Janice Cumberledge, by deed of Davis A. Passwaters, III and Barbara E. Passwaters dated August 12 2005 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in Deed Book 3188 Page 005. Tax Parcel: 3-30-11.0975.00 Property Address: 604 Cedarwood Avenue, Milford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ROBERT & JANICE CUMBERLEDGE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008

• MARCH 13 - 19, 2008

At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT certain lot, piece or parcel of land with all improvements thereon erected, lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known and designated as Lot 19 of Shilo Farms and being more particularly bounded and described in accordance with a survey prepared by Miller Lewis Inc., Surveyors, dated August 20, 1998, as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at a pipe, on the easterly right of way line of Sussex County Road 446 50 feet wide said pipe being 2,498 feet more or less to the center line of County Road 447 thence and with a common boundary line for this lot and lot 18 South 60 degrees 47 minutes 40 seconds East 290.50 feet to a pipe thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and lot 21 5 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds East 142.64 feet to a pipe thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this lot and the Easterly right of way line of Sussex County Road 446 North 29 degrees 12 minutes 20 seconds East 150.00 feet home to the point and place of beginning. AND BEING the same lands and premises conveyed unto Stephanie B. Lynch, by deed of William J. Lynch and Stephanie B. Lynch dated April 23, 2004 and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware in deed Book 2972 Page 223. Tax Parcel: 2-32-14.0055.00 Property Address: 30637 Beaver Dam Branch Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to

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

now or formerly of Lee on line of 1ands now or formerly Newberry; thence with same North 44 deg. 56 min. 53 sec.. West 686.04 feet (passing over a stone found 50.9 feet from the centerline of a ditch) to a point in the centerline of a ditch at a corner for this land and Newberry land on line of lands now or formerly Vannicola; thence with same and partially with Pine Haven Farms Subdivision, along the centerline of said ditch North 21 deg. 44 min. 27 sec. East 412.13 feet to an angle point in said ditch at a corner for this 1and and other lands now or formerly of Lee; thence leaving said ditch and with other lands now or formerly of Lee along two (2) new division lines; (1) South 54 deg. 20 min. 30 sec. East 602.89 feet to an iron pipe set, and (2) North 35 deg. 44 min. East 615.61 feet to an iron pipe set on the right-of-way of County Road #602; thence with same South 54 deg. 16 min. East 173.74 feet, home to the place of beginning Containing 10.0 acres of land, more or less. TRACT 2 ALL that certain parcel of land situated in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware located southwest of but not adjoining Hunter’s Cove Road (#602), a short distance northwest of Oak Road (#594), being designated as Residue of Sweetbriar Subdivision, a plat of which is on record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in plot Book 69, Page 2, dated August 4, 2000, and being more particularly described by AKS Associates, as follows: COMMENCING at an iron pipe found at the intersection point of the southwesterly right-of-way of Hunter's Cove Road (#602), 50 feet wide, and the northwesterly right-ofway of Oak Road (#594), 50 feet wide; thence with Hunter’s Cove Road North 54 des. 16 min. 00 sec. West 923.96 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot 8; thence with same South 35 deg. 44 min. 00 sec. West 217.80 feet to the point of beginning; thence along line of lands now or formerly of Peggy M. Lee South 35 deg. 44 min. 00 sec. West 397.81 feet to a point; thence turning and running along lands now or formerly of Peggy M. Lee North 54 deg. 20 min. 30 sec. West 602.89 feet to a point in the center of a ditch; thence with same North 51 deg. 52 min. 23 sec. East 419.95 feet to a corner of Lot 10; thence with Lot 10, Lot 9 and Lot 8 South 54 deg. 16 min. 00 sec. East 487.55 feet to the point of begin-

ning, containing 5.00 acres of land, more or less. AND BEING the same lands conveyed to Linda M. Shepherd and Roland W. Shepherd by Deed from Peggy M. Lee, as Executrix of the Estate of Paul A. Lee, Successor Trustee of the Revocable Trust of Paul A. Lee and individually, dated January 28, 2002, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 2670 page 119. Tax Parcel: 4-30-9.0040.02 Property Address: 13294 Hunters Cove Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LINDA M. SHEPHERD and will be sold by 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown HunSee LEGALS—page 41

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 40 dred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, known as Lot No. 10 on a subdivision plan of Heather Glen, prepared by Adams-Kemp Associates, Inc., Registered Surveyors, dated 4/28/95, revised 5/2/95, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Plot Book 54, Page 142. THIS PROPERTY IS CONVEYED SUBJECT TO ORDINANCE NO. 862, AMENDED CHAPTER 99 OF THE CODE OF SUSSEX COUNTY RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AGRICULTURAL USE PROTECTIONS, Section G, (1), (a), as follows: "This property is located in the vicinity of land used primarily for agriculture purposes on which normal agricultural uses and activities have been afforded the highest priority use status. It can be anticipated that such agricultural uses and activities may now or in the future involve noise, dust, manure, and other odors, the use of agricultural chemicals and nighttime farm operations. The use and enjoyment of this s property is expressly conditioned on acceptance of any annoyance or inconvenience which may result form such normal agricultural uses and activities." BEING the same lands and premises which Theodore 1. Liszewski and H. Edward Maull, Jr., by Deed dated June 11, 1996, and recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2129, Page 201, did grant and convey unto Joanne R. Maddox, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-9.0032.09 Property Address: Lot 10, Heather Glen, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008

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

• MARCH 13 - 19, 2008

289.15 feet to a found iron pipe on the northerly right of way line of County Road 614; thence finally deflecting left across a 2482.26 foot radius curve, the chord of which bears North 73 degrees 34 minutes 12 seconds West 149.98 feet, an arc distance of 150.00 feet to the place of beginning, containing 36,932 square feet of land, more or less. BEING the same land and premises Jesse M. Chisenhall and Josephine Chisenhall by Deed dated October 7, 1991 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1813, Page 223, did grant and convey unto William D. Wells and Amy M. Wells, in fee. Tax Parcel: 4-30-3.0024.00 Property Address: 13157 Bender Farm Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of WILLIAM D. & AMY M. WELLS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware and designated as Lot #24 in Little Acres Subdivision as shown on plot of Delmar Feed Mills, Inc., of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 10 at page 38, subject to the restrictions and covenants running with the land set forth and more particularly delineated in a deed of record at the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 709 at page 685. BEING the same lands conveyed by Daniel J. Powers dated October 7, 1982, and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1140, Page 93, to Daniel J. Powers and Mary E. Powers, in fee. Daniel J. Powers departed this life on July 31, 1995 leaving Mary E. Powers the surviving tenant. Tax Parcel: 5-32-6.0079.01 Property Address: 2224 Matt Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost

PAGE 41 of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MARY E. POWERS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of An Alias writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to¬ wit: BEGINNING at an iron stob located on the inside edge of 5.5 foot sidewalk, which is 4.5 feet from the face of the curb on the westerly side of Pine Street (said face of curb being 14.0 feet from the centerline thereof) at the intersection with the southerly side of Polar Street; thence with a line located on the inside of edge of a 4.6 foot sidewalk, which is 3.9 feet from the face of the curb on the southerly side of Popular Street (said face of curb being 11.0 feet from the centerline thereof), South 70 degrees 06 minutes West 92.23 feet to an iron stob located on the inside edge of the last described sidewalk at the intersection with the easterly side of Cannon Street; thence with a line located on the inside edge of a 4.9 foot sidewalk, which is located 6.4 feet from the face of the curb on the southerly side of Cannon Street said face of curb being 18.1 feet from the centerline thereof), South 18 degrees 37 minutes East 59.86 feet to a point on the inside edge of the last described sidewalk at corner for lands of Lyman H. Jamison, et ux; thence with the line of lands of said Jamison, North 69 degrees 30 minutes East 108.33 feet to a pipe located on the inside edge of the first de-

scribed sidewalk on the westerly side on Pine Street, thence with the inside edge of said sidewalk, North 34 degrees 00 minutes West 60.53 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 5,947 square feet of land, more or less, as will more fully and at large appear upon reference to a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., dated April 9, 1988, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 1562, page 278. BEING the same lands and premises which Pierre R. Chevalier, Jersey Chevalier and Henorck Lamur did grant and convey unto Richard A. Ashby by deed dated May 3, 2004, and recorded May 6, 2004, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 2974, Page 315. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00173.00 Property Address: 223 Arch Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of RICHARD A. ASHBY and will be sold by See LEGALS—page 42

PAGE 42 LEGALS - from Page 41 Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, with the improvements erected thereon, situated in the Town of Greenwood, Sussex County, State of Delaware; being bounded on the east by Addix Avenue (width varies), on the south by land now or formerly of Carl W. Smith (290477), on the west by lands now or formerly of the Greenwood Memorial Post (381 596), on the north by School Lane (20 feet wide), and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point, a found concrete monument, located at the intersection of the westerly line of Addix Avenue with the southerly line of School Lane; thence, running from said point of beginning with the westerly line of Addix Avenue, South 20 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds West 193.50 feet to a point, a found iron bar, at a common corner for this lot and lands of Smith, North 69 degrees 39 minutes 00 seconds West 148.70 feet (passing over a set iron bar at 118.70 feet) to a point in the center of the Cart Branch Ditch at a common corner for this lot and lands of Smith in line of lands of the Greenwood Memorial Post; thence, turning and running on a tie-line, North 12 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds East 203.45 feet, to a point in the center of the Cart Ranch Ditch in line of lands of the Greenwood Memorial Post; thence, turning and running with the southerly line of Scholl Lane, South 66 degrees 59 minutes 00 seconds East 175.70 feet (passing over a found concrete monument at 20.00 feet) to the point and place of beginning and containing within the above described courses and distances 0.734 acres of land, more or less, and being known as 402 Addix Avenue. Being the same lands and premises which Wanda Webb, n/k/a Wanda Spadaccini did grant and convey unto Magdalena Carter by deed dated January 31, 2006 and recorded on February 6, 2006 in the

MORNING STAR Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 03268 Page 036. Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.1713.01 Property Address: 402 Addix Avenue, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MAGDALENA CARTER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

• MARCH 13 - 19, 2008

(50' right-¬of-way), said point lying in the centerline of a ditch, and being 108 feet more or less to Ext. of County Road #540 and being a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Sheldon J. Vandermark; thence turning and running by and with the centerline of said ditch and lands now or formerly of Vandermark the following three courses and distances: 1) North 04 degrees 07 minutes 34 seconds West 163.32 feet to a point; 2) North 37 degrees 32 minutes 54 seconds East 73.91 feet to a point; 3) North 19 degrees 29 minutes 15 seconds East 31.22 feet to a point; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Alice V. Allen South 81 degrees 13 minutes 28 seconds East 221.10 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running by and with a common boundary line for this land and for lands now or formerly of Alice V. Allen South 08 degrees 46 minutes 32 seconds West 282.80 feet to an iron pipe found; thence turning and running by and with the Northerly right-ofway line of Delaware Road #77 (50' right-of-way) North 79 degrees 20 minutes 33 seconds West 20.00 feet to a point marking the beginning of a curve; thence continuing on by and with said right-of-way, said curve having a radius of 969.00 feet, a delta of 12 degrees 01 minutes 35 seconds, a length of 207.59 feet, a chord of 207.21 feet with a bearing of North 73 degrees 19 minutes 46 seconds West home to the place of Beginning said to contain 1.50 acres more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc. dated October 15, 2003. Being the same lands and premises which Eric J. Goslee did grant and convey unto Mark C. Smith and Tiffany V. Smith by deed dated October 30, 2003 and recorded on November 12, 2003 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2908 Page 45. Tax Parcel: 5-31-17.001.00 Property Address: 2977 Matts Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder

Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MARK C. & TIFFANY V. SMITH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

Properties; thence turning and running, suddenly reversed South 03 degrees 11 minutes 00 seconds East 96.77 feet to a pipe located on the northerly side of 5th Street; thence turning and running with the Northerly side of 5th Street, South 87 degrees 01 minutes 20 seconds West 101.02 feet to the point and place of beginning. Being the same lands and premises which Vaughn F. Lecates did grant and convey unto Richard Lecates and Charlotte Lecates by deed dated July 5, 2000 and recorded on July 12, 2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2503 Page 43. Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.15110.00 Property Address: 112 E. 5th Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of RICHARD & CHARLOTTE LECATES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

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SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that parcel of land in Sussex County, State of Delaware, as more fully described in Deed Book 2504, Page 93,10# 3-31-5-1814.00, being known and designated as Lot 3, Block A, Augustus S. Wooley Subdivision, filed in Plat Book NA, Page NA, metes and bounds property. Being the same lands and premises which Shawn M. Sylvia and Barbara M. Sylvia did grant and convey unto Lonnie E. Peterson, Sr. by deed dated July 14, 2000 and recorded on July 17, 2000 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 02504 Page 093. Tax Parcel: 3-31-5.1814.00 Property Address: 6 North Pine Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks paySee LEGALS—page 43

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 42 able to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of LONNIE E. PETERSON, SR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a pipe set on the Northern right-ofway of DE. RT. 20, said pipe being 1,300 feet, more or less, West of Co. Rd. 552, and also being located on the East side of a 50 foot right-of-way; thence North 8 degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds East 302 feet to a pipe set in a ditch, a corner for lands now or formerly of Leonard Combee and lands of Allen I. Thomas; thence continuing North with the Eastern boundary of said right-of-way adjoining lands of Allen Thomas, known as parcel B, North 9 degrees 39 minutes 0 seconds East 600 feet to a point; thence North 10 degrees 42 minutes 31 seconds West 254.22 feet with said rightof-way to a pipe; thence turning and running North 83 degrees 32 minutes 35 seconds West 150 feet to a pipe, a corner for these lands and lands of Allen Thomas; thence turning and running by and with said Thomas lands, North 3 degrees 9 minutes 25 seconds East 300 feet to a pipe; thence North 52 degrees 36 minutes 25 seconds East 17.25 feet to a pipe; thence continuing on the same bearing 5.25 feet to a point in the center of Horse Pen Branch; thence following the center of said branch the following courses and distances, South 50 degrees 24 minutes 6 seconds East 47.58 feet to a point; thence South 72 degrees 8 minutes 40 seconds East 115.21 feet to a point; thence South 66 degrees 30 minutes 2 seconds East 30.90 feet to a point; thence turning and running by and with lands of Allen Thomas, South 13 degrees 23 minutes 25 sec-

onds West 12 feet to a pipe; thence continuing on the same bearing 247.15 feet to a pipe and the place of beginning, containing 1.136 acres, more or less, as surveyed by Gene R. Littleton, PLS 355, July, 1992. Being the same lands and premises which Allen L. Thomas and Rachel A. Thomas did grant and convey unto Harvey B. Kimbrough, III and Clara M. Kimbrough by deed dated October 22, 1992 and recorded on October 23, 1992 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 1876 Page 304. Tax Parcel: 5-31-12.001.02 Property Address: 4383 Horse Pen Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CLARA M. & HARVEY P. KIMBROUGH, III and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008

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At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, being known Lot 34, BEAVER DAM HEIGHTS, as shown on plot of subdivision recorded in Plot Book 2, Page 75, and being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a pipe located on the Southeasterly right-of-way line of Beaver Dam Drive, said pipe being a corner for this lot and Lot 33, South 40 deg. 28' 52" East 261.60 feet to a concrete monument; thence containing the same course along Lot 33, 12.2 feet more or less, to a point and Williams Pond; thence turning and running by and with the said Williams Point; in a Southwesterly direction, the distance necessary to reach a point and Lot 35; thence along Lot 35, North 32 deg. 05' 00" West 19 feet more or less to a concrete monument; thence continuing the same course along Lot 35, a distance of 222.43 feet to a pipe located on the Southeasterly right-of-way line of the said Beaver Dam Drive; thence with a curve, whose arc is 77.90 feet, along the Southeasterly right-¬of-way line of the said Beaver Dam Drive, a chord bearing of North 45 deg. 50' 43" East 77.65 feet back to the place of beginning, said to contain 25,475 square feet of land, be the same more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Surveyors, dated June 20, 2005. Being the same lands and premises which Jane E. Tate did grant and convey unto Richard A. Ashby by deed dated June 30, 2005 and recorded on July 1, 2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3164 Page 332. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00215.00 Property Address: 24431 Beaver Dam Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be

credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of RICHARD A. ASHBY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

PAGE 43 Beginning said to contain 2,888 Sq. Ft. of land be the same more or less, as shown on a plat by the Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated Jan. 30, 2004. Commonly known as: 402 King Street, Seaford, DE 19973 Parcel: 4-31-5.00-179.00. Being the same lands and premises which Michael W. Messick and Alice E. Massick did grant and convey unto Kevin Freeman by deed dated April 7, 2006 and recorded on October 12, 2006 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3371 Page 150. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.00179.00 Property Address: 402 King Street, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of KEVIN FREEMAN and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

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At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, located on the Northerly side of an existing dirt road and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Beginning at a concrete monument located at the Northerly edge on the right of way line of said dirt road, said concrete monument being North 69 deg. 27' 00" West approximately 943 feet from the centerline of Route 13A; thence by and with the Northerly edge of the right of way line of said dirt road North 69 deg. 27" 00" West a distance of 86.80 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 20 deg. 29' 27: East along land now or formerly of Clifford Moore a distance of 435.60 feet to a concrete monument; thence South 83 deg. 94' 51" East along land now or formerly of the St. Joe Paper Co A distance of 189.86 feet to a concrete monument; thence South 21 deg. 47' 00" West along land now or formerly of Thomas Willey a distance of 121.25 feet to a concrete monument; thence North 68 deg. 46' 00" West along land now or formerly of David Brown a distance of 86.40 feet to a concrete monument; thence South 21 deg. 51' 40" West along land now or formerly of David Brown a distance of 364.25 feet to a concrete monument, said concrete monument being the place of Beginning. Subject to restrictions, conditions, covenants, rights, rights of way, and easements now of record, if any. Together with all the tenements and appurtenances thereto and the reversion, remainders, rents and profits thereof. Being the same lands and premises which Brenda M Hastings did grant and convey unto Brenda M Hastings, Ronald Hastings and Brandi Hastings by deed dated October 28, 2005 and recorded on November 8,2005 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3228 Page 097. Tax Parcel: 5-32-6.0037.00 Property Address: 10399 Hearns Way, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of SusSee LEGALS—page 44

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Tax Parcel: 1-32-12.0049.00 Property Address: 28506 Seaford Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of TRUDY & RAYMOND TICE, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

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Georgetown, Delaware, which supersedes a Plot recorded in Plot Book 46, Page 266. This conveyance is subject to all the easements, covenants and restrictions as shown on the foregoing Plot and the Marathon Estates Agreement of Restrictions, Covenants and Conditions recorded in Deed Book 18778, Page 211, and the First Amendment to the Agreement of Restrictions, Covenants and Conditions in Deed Book 2148, Page 53. Being the same lands and premises which MJM Realty Company, LLC did grant and convey unto Martin J. Bush by deed dated February 2, 2007 and recorded on February 6, 2007 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3414 Page 009. Tax Parcel: 3-31-4.00143.00 Property Address: 34 Marathon Drive, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of MARTIN J. BUSH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

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credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before April 7, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on April 11, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of SHIRLEY SMITH RYALL A/K/A SHIRLEY M. SMITH and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 3/6/2tc

#501, South 22 degrees West 210 feet home to the point or place of beginning, containing one (1) acre of land be the same more or less. BEING THE SAME LANDS and premises which Marvin R. Smith and Betty C. Smith, by certain Deed dated the 3rd day of October, A.D., 1973 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, in Deed Book 719, page 258, did grant and convey to Marvin Lee Smith and Shirley M. Smith, his wife, (as Tenants by the Entirety, with the Right of Survivorship), in fee. The said Marvin Lee Smith having died on July 18, 1976, the lands and premises passed to Shirley M. Smith, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-32-19.0024.00 & 24.01 Property Address: 38080 Saint George Road, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be

By virtue of an order issued by the Court of Chancery, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land lying and being situate in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a stake at the Northwest intersection of State Highway #501 leading to Laurel with State Highway #502 leading form Delmar to Mardella; thence along the Northerly right-ofway line of State Highway #502 North 75 1/4 degrees West 210 feet to a stake; thence for a new division line in these lands the following two courses: (a) North 22 degrees East 210 feet to a stake; (b) South 75 1/4 degrees East 210 feet to a stake in the Westerly right-of-way line of State Highway #501, thence along the Westerly right-ofway line of State Highway

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Laurel Star Sports Delmar boys’ lacrosse teams prepare for inaugural season By Mike McClure

Laurel sophomore Stephanie Wheatley, left, and junior Brittney Brittingham are two of the Laurel softball team’s returning players. The Bulldogs have just one returning senior with several underclassmen coming back with varsity experience. Photos by Mike McClure

Laurel softball team enters 2008 season with youth, experience By Mike McClure Laurel varsity softball head coach Margo Morris feels good about her team’s rare combination of youth and experience. Morris, who has coached softball for the past 22 years, hopes last season’s varsity experience and state tournament berth coupled with her players’ play in the off season will pay dividends for her young team this season. "I look back at our wins and our losses. It was a real good year,” Morris said of the Bulldogs’ 12-8 mark last year. "It was a good year last year and it was very encouraging at the end to know I had that group coming back this year."

Laurel earned a state tournament berth last season and lost to a good Middletown team by just one run. The Bulldogs also fell to the eventual state champs (Sussex Tech) by one run in extra innings during regular season play. Gone from last year’s team are graduates Amanda Horsey (SSU), Caitlin Dolby (Lynchburg, Va.), Samantha Oliphant, and Miranda O’Neal. This year’s team features just one returning senior, Kelsy Gordy (utility), and one junior, Brittney Brittingham (2B), back from a year ago. The rest of the Bulldog’ returning players are sophomores. They are: Stephanie Wheatley (P), Continued on page 49

Following a two year process of organizing, raising money, and recruiting players, the Delmar boys’ lacrosse program is now a reality. Delmar's JV and varsity lacrosse teams are each in their first year as programs and will play their first games in the coming weeks. The varsity team is led by head coach Mark Quillin with help from assistant coaches Crah Plunkert, Adam Strickland, Mike Koohtz, and Duel Ballard. Quillin believes lacrosse can help the school’s football and soccer players become faster and stronger. The program was started in part to give players who don’t play baseball something to do in the spring in addition to spending time in the weight room. Quillin, who played football at Towson University, was around the game of lacrosse while in college. His oldest son became interested in lacrosse and has played it for five years. Quillin’s youngest son has played lacrosse for the past three years. The team practices on the football practice field and will play its games in the football stadium. “He (athletic director and head baseball/football coach

David Hearn) was always so supportive of everything I wanted to do,” said Quillin. The program was started with funds from the Delmar School District and the athletic budget. The school’s staff also helped raise money through donations and fundraisers to help pay for the cost of uniforms. While the lacrosse program is new, the Wildcats’ team does have some experience. Seniors Taylor Ballard, Nick Bond, and Justin Thomas have all played the game before this season. Bond, an attack man, transferred to Delmar as a junior; Ballard had five or six years of experience before coming to Delmar as a freshman, and Thomas played lacrosse at Parkside for a season. Sophomores Jose Flores and Tyler Cornish are among the young players looking to gain experience in the sport this season. The team consists of eight to nine seniors and 25 freshmen and sophomores, which Quillin calls the core of the program’s future. Delmar did have two teams in an indoor league at the Crown Center in Salisbury over the winter. Continued on page 49

PRE-SEASONLaurel pitcher Brandon Fischer delivers a pitch during his team’s home scrimmage against Washington on Tuesday. See a future addition of the Star for a story on the Bulldog baseball team. Photo by Mike McClure

The Delmar varsity and JV boys’ lacrosse teams are getting for their first season as programs. Shown (top) head coach Mark Quillin and his coaching staff talk things over with the team following a recent practice. Above, the Wildcat defense gets a workout during a drill. Photos by Mike McClure

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CHEERING ON THE TEAM- The Woodbridge fans cheer on the varsity boys’ basketball team during the state semifinals last week at the University of Delaware. Photo by Mike McClure

FULL COURT DEFENSE- Woodbridge senior Deaven Horne puts pressure on Newark’s Greg Benjamin as he looks to bring the ball up the floor. Horne led the Raiders with 13 points in the state semifinal loss. Photo by Mike McClure

Send us your sports scores - it’s easy! Coaches and parents are invited to send any team scores that they would like to see featured in the Star. Items can be e-mailed to sports@mspublications.com or faxed to 302-629-9243. Shown (l to r) are the Worcester Prep winter varsity and junior varsity sports awards winners: first row: Theresa Ciletti, Ocean City, coach’s award, JV girls’ basketball; Mary Mazcko, Berlin, coach’s award, varsity cheerleading; Jenna Hudson, Ocean City, most spirited varsity cheerleading; Katie Twilley, Salisbury, most improved, varsity cheerleading; Marie Enderle, Ocean Pines, coach’s award, varsity girls’ basketball; second row- Jeff Andresen, Ocean City, coach’s award, JV boys’ basketball; Christian Payne, Salisbury, most valuable player, varsity boys’ basketball; Max DiFilippo, Ocean City, coach’s award, varsity boys’ basketball; Abby Miller, Ocean View, most improved, JV girls’ basketball; Marisa Grimes, Ocean View, most valuable player, JV girls’ basketball; Jackie Wangel, Berlin, most improved, girls’ varsity basketball; Melanie Leiner, Ocean City, most valuable player, girls’ varsity basketball; Parker McIntosh, Berlin, most improved, boys’ varsity basketball; Stephen Pappas, Ocean City, most improved, JV boys’ basketball; and Matt Carey, Seaford, most valuable player, JV boys’ basketball.

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different animal and learn to sing and drama, Your children will love this action packed program. Surfs up Group is for ages 7 - 12 and Kids port Group is for ages 2-6 Little Flippers Nursery is for ages 0-2. Your children will love our surfer and ocean themes. This is a program your children will love to be apart of.

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Shawn Phillips begins spring training journey with Marlins By Shawn Phillips I am going to take you on my journey to making a team with the Florida Marlins farm system. I just want all of the kids that read this know that they have a shot at doing anything that they put there mind to it. Just because you are from a small town doesn’t mean that you can’t follow your dreams. As long as I’m still on a team you will hear from me every week, throughout the summer and I hope you enjoy and look forward to reading my journal every week. Well, my journey started on Friday, February 29 as my dad and I left Laurel for Jupiter, Fla. It was a 16 hour drive and I didn’t even get behind the wheel, my dad drove the whole way. I had my physical on March 4 and they pretty much but you through every test you can think of like eye exam, flexibility test, urine test, blood test, and just a general doctor’s exam. Then I had to get a MRI on my shoulder and elbow because they wanted to make sure everything was OK since I had surgery on both. So, I stayed in the doctor’s office from 7:45 a.m. till 1 p.m. and the day wasn’t over from there. After my exam I had to go to the field and do my fitness test and that was a mile and a half run in under 12 minutes. I had been training for this all winter. Thanks to my girlfriend Ashley, because she had pushed me all winter long getting ready for this opportunity, I ended up running it in 10 minutes and 57 seconds. So finally my day was done around 3 p.m. We actually started practice on Wednesday, March 5 and I walked into the clubhouse around 7:30 a.m. and saw Phillips on the back of a Florida Marlins jersey and I finally realized that I have made it back to where my dreams are. So pretty much the first couple days of practice is learning the bunt coverages and doing PFP (which means pitching fielding practice) like covering first base

Laurel graduate Shawn Phillips is shown in his Florida Marlins uniform during spring training in Jupiter, Florida. Phillips is writing a weekly journal for the Star, chronicling his experiences as he looks to earn a spot on a Marlins’ minor league team roster.

and fielding ground balls and bunts. While I was fielding bunts the other day in practice another player asked me where I was from, and I said "Delaware." He replied, “People live in Delaware?” I think I got that joke about three times so far in camp. There are about 75 pitchers in camp all fighting for 55 spots. I just wanted to say thank you for all the support I get from everybody in the town of Laurel, the Laurel School District (for letting me following my dreams) and to the Laurel Intermediate School staff and students. Sports Editor’s note: This is the first of Laurel grad Shawn Phillips' weekly journal entries about his experiences at spring training in Jupiter, Florida.

Laurel Youth Sports basketball results for the week of 3/3 Boys- Milligan Hauling 50, MAG Construction 48- Bryce Bristow scored 17 points and Chris Short added four points for Milligan’s. Tyrone Jenkins had 17 points for MAG. Art Collins Trucking 42, Daye’s Home Improvement 23- Martel Clark and Aaron Swann each had five points for Art Collins while Justin Taylor netted six points for Dayeís. Girls- Movie Gallery 21, Pizza King 17

Laurel Youth Sports basketball to hold benefit games The Laurel Youth Sports basketball league will hold a pair of benefit games on Friday, March 14 at the Laurel Middle School. The league’s girls’ basketball coaches will play the Laurel High varsity girls’ basketball team at 6:30 p.m. with the boys’ basketball coaches facing the Laurel High varsity boys’ basketball team at 7:30 p.m. The cost of admission is $2 for adults and $1 for for students with proceeds benefitting the Laurel Youth Sports basketball league.

Laurel juniors Gaven Parker, left, and Chris Moore are shown following through on their swing during a match last year at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. Parker and Moore are the Bulldogs’ lone returning starters. Photos by Mike McClure

Laurel varsity golf team features youth, inexperienced players in ‘08 By Mike McClure Laurel varsity golf coach Mike Allen, in his fourth season as the team’s head coach, enters the season with a large number of underclassmen on his team. Gone from last year are the Bulldogs’ top two golfers: Scott Lee and Steven Johnson. The team’s returning starters are juniors Chris Moore and Gaven Parker. Also back from last year's team are juniors Cody Grim, Tim Roberson, Shane Walls and sophomore Colby Watts. Senior Mark Hoffman is also expected to join the team in the coming weeks. Despite his team’s youth and inexperience, Allen believes the Bulldogs can win some matches and be competitive in the Henlopen South. “There are some teams we can be competitive with. We can win some matches this year,” said Allen. “I want to get everybody confident over a golf ball and understand how to hit a golf ball (before the start of the season).”

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Laurel Pop Warner to hold signups starting March 15 Laurel Pop Warner will be holding sign-ups for on the following dates: Saturday, March 15, 9-11 a.m. and Saturday, April 5, 9-11 a.m. Sign-ups will be held at the Laurel Nazarene Church (94 Walnut St.) across from the Game Zone. This year’s fees are as follows: $75 for one participant and $15 for each additional participant. Included in the price is a Horsey Youth Foundation ticket. Also each participant will receive five raffle tickets for our annual basket raffle that is in November. Any further questions please feel free to contact Glenn Phillips, Jr. at (302) 8753410.

Laurel’s newcomers include seniors Cody Bristow and Corey Laux; juniors Quinton Langley and Brandon Phulesar; sophomore Eric Hastings; and freshman Daniel Wang. “I just want them (new golfers) to get more confidence with their swing,” Allen said. He added that a lot of the newcomers played baseball as kids, causing a big adjustment from hitting a baseball to hitting a golf ball. Allen is hopeful for that the experience his young golfers get this season will pay dividends next year, especially since most of his returning players are underclassmen. “If I can get some of these newer golfers ready for next season we should have a good season,” said Allen. Allen is once again assisted by coach Bruce Smart. Former Laurel golfers Frank Dubinski, Shane Smart, and Scott Lee are also helping out with the team. “There’s some things they know that I don’t know. I can learn from them,” Allen added.

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Delmar Sports Scene By Tommy Young The Wildcats’ baseball, softball, and soccer squads finally got their 2008 sports schedule under way last Thursday, and although they were only scrimmages, it gave the coaches a change to see them in action against outside opposition. Of course, my first stop was at the baseball field where Coach Hearn’s group was entertaining the Washington High team from Princess Anne, Md. When I arrived around 3 p.m., it looked like we were going to have the best weather for an opening day in years as the sun was shining, and it was in the 60’s. Two hours later, the wind had shifted, and the temperature had dropped 20 degrees which sent me to my car that was parked beyond the center field fence where I watched the last couple of innings in more comfortable conditions. As far as the action on the field was concerned, I thought Delmar looked pretty good for the first game of the season. Pitching, which is 80-85 percent of the game, seems to be the bright spot for the Wildcats as Coach Hearn gave four young men turns on the mound, and I felt they all threw pretty good. In talking with David later, he seemed pleased with their performances also, but thought his offense needed the most work at the present time. Overall he thought the scrimmage went very well, but time will tell, and he expects the opposition will be a little tougher this Saturday when they travel down to scrimmage James M. Bennett at 11 a.m. I had planned to go over and watch some of Coach Michelle Niblett’s girls’ softball team work out too, but the change in weather changed my plans. They have two more scrimmages before the season opens so maybe I can catch one of those. If not, I will get up with Coach Niblett and discuss her upcoming season with her. The girls’ soccer team scrimmaged Caesar Rodney up there, and I did not hear how they made out. By the time you read this, the lacrosse team will have had their first scrimmage (last Tuesday), and then have another scrimmage next Monday before they begin their season at home on March 28. With the weather like it was last Saturday, wet and windy, I though indoors and dull were the order of the day, but, boy, was I wrong. I got a phone call from John Barr, the Giant (baseball) fan from New

Jersey whom I had spoken of last fall in one of my columns when he was searching for local Giant fans as he and his wife were moving over here to Heritage Village, the new development outside of Bridgeville, as soon as his house was completed. The only contact I had with him since that phone conversation was a package from him the first of year, which contained some old Giant memorabilia and a promise to get in touch with me when they had completed the move from New Jersey. Anyway, I got the phone call, and he wanted to see our Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame Museum. So he came to my house Saturday and must have spent over an hour looking at my baseball memorabilia. Then we went down to the museum where he was amazed not only at the size of the room but also the amount of great stuff we have in there. Like he said as we were leaving the stadium, you just cannot see all this in one visit. So he will be making visits all summer long down here. He also just skimmed my collection and wants to look at more of my scrapbooks. But the best part of the visit besides meeting this man was the stories he told me regarding not only retired Giant players but also other retired major leaguers he had met through traveling to different baseball events with his neighbor, Bobby Thomson of “the shot heard around the world” fame. Their sons roomed in college together. The mistake I made was not using my tape recorder for these stories because they were concerning some of the best baseball players who ever played the game. He also got my life history and will use it in the story he is gong to do about the museum and promised to get me a copy of the article. The man has met more former major leaguers and gone to more of their functions than any person I have ever known. So, I guess when he becomes a Sussex County citizen, I will be displaced as the number one lower Delaware “Giant” baseball fan. Anyway, I am using my tape recorder the next time we get together. By the way, Mr. Barr brought me a 15 x 15 inch photograph of Bobby Thomson standing on his porch, and it was mounted on a beautiful piece of black walnut wood. That makes him number one in my book already.

Delmar Spring Sports Schedules 3/21 3/27 4/1 4/3 4/4 4/8 4/10 4/15 4/17 4/18 4/22 4/24 4/29 5/1 5/2 5/6 5/8 5/9 5/13 4/1 4/3 4/8 4/10 4/14 4/15 4/17 4/18 4/22 4/24 4/28 5/1 5/6 5/8 5/13 3/27 4/1 4/3 4/4 4/8 4/10 4/15 4/17 4/18 4/22 4/24 4/25 4/29 5/1

VARSITY BASEBALL Parkside Invitational at Holly Grove at Caesar Rodney home vs. Polytech home vs. Nandua home vs. Sussex Tech home vs. Indian River at Dover at Cape Henlopen home vs. Mardela home vs. Laurel home vs. Woodbridge home vs. Lake Forest at Seaford at Wicomico at Sussex Central at Washington home vs. Milford at Smyrna VARSITY GOLF home vs. Polytech at Cape Henlopen at Caesar Rodney at Woodbridge home vs. Red Lion home vs. Dover home vs. Indian River home vs. Mardela home vs. Lake Forest at Laurel at Milford home vs. Seaford at Smyrna at Sussex Central home vs. Sussex Tech VARSITY SOFTBALL at Holly Grove at Caesar Rodney home vs. Polytech home vs. Nandua home vs. Sussex Tech home vs. Indian River at Dover at Cape Henlopen home vs. Mardela home vs. Laurel at Red Lion home vs. Woodbridge home vs. Lake Forest at Seaford

TBA 4:00 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 3:30 4:15 4:15 4:00 4:15 4:00 4:15 4:15 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 4:15 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 4:00 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:00 4:15 4:15 4:15

5/2 5/6 5/9 5/13 4/1 4/3 4/5 4/8 4/10 4/15 4/17 4/21 4/29 5/1 5/5 5/6 5/8 5/13 5/15 3/28 4/2 4/9 4/14 4/16 4/22 4/23 4/26 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/7 5/9 5/13 5/14

at Wicomico 4:00 at Sussex Central 4:15 home vs. Milford 4:15 at Smyrna 4:15 VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER home vs. Cape Henlopen 4:00 at Dover 4:00 home vs. Tatnall 12:00 home vs. Polytech 4:00 at Smyrna 5:30 home vs. Sussex Central 4:00 at Sussex Tech 4:00 home vs. Dickinson 5:30 at Indian River 5:30 home vs. Lake Forest 5:30 home vs. Red Lion 5:30 at Laurel 4:00 at Milford 4:00 home vs. Seaford 5:30 at Caesar Rodney 5:00 VARSITY BOYS’ LACROSSE home vs. Bohemia Manor 4:00 at Milford 4:00 at Sussex Tech 4:00 home vs. Salisbury School 5:30 home vs. Sussex Central 4:00 home vs. Campus Community 5:30 at Caesar Rodney 5:30 at St. Thomas More 1:00 at Cape Henlopen 6:00 at Campus Community 4:00 at Sussex Central 4:00 home vs. Polytech 4:00 home vs. Caravel 4:00 home vs. Delmarva Christian 5:30 at Dover 5:30

Newly formed Laurel softball boosters looking for members Laurel Softball Boosters is a newly formed booster group that is looking for members. The program is looking for the community’s support in order to help the girls at the middle school and high school in the sport of softball. The boosters have a lot of goals and are looking for help in order to be successful. If you would like to become a member or need more information please call president Russell Elliott at 302-875-8233 (home) or 302-853-2964 (cell).

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MORNING STAR • MARCH 13 - 19, 2008 Laurel softball continued Kelsey Oliphant (C), Jenna Cahall (3B), Alexis Oliphant (CF), and Taylor Oliphant (utility). Despite the youth of Laurel’s large group of sophomores, the team has a great deal of softball experience. Most of those players represented Laurel and the state of Delaware in the Senior League World Series last summer. Morris says this year’s team, with players back at key positions like catcher, pitcher, third base, center field, and second base, has a combination of solid defense and offense which she has not seen before in her 22 years of coaching. The team’s newcomers include senior Amanda Evans (utility); junior Ashley Brittingham (OF); and sophomores Brooke Evans (SS) and Mariah Dickerson (1B/OF). Evans, a transfer from Delmar, will step into a starting role as will Dickerson, who moves up from the JV team. While Morris would like to see her players be more vocal as a group, she is pleased with their ability to lead by example. Despite having just one senior returning from last year, Morris expects a lot of leadership from her players. "I'd say we are very strong in leadership this year,” said Morris. "I just need for them to be 100 percent coachable and I think a lot of good things are going to come because of that." Morris is also thankful for the support of the softball boosters club, which is in its first year as support organization for the softball teams. Delmar lacrosse continued "We've focused on the basic fundamentals the last couple days. We're very athletic. We're fast, we're physical,” Quillin said. Delmar will open the season with full JV and varsity rosters. What the varsity team lacks in knowledge and experience, Quillin hopes it will make up for with athleticism. Quillin wants to see his team be enthusiastic and patient with each other. He expects his team to "win through integrity, character, discipline, and hard work."

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Laurel softball coach Margo Morris goes over things with her team during a recent practice. Photo by Mike McClure

The Henlopen Conference will once again be highly competitive and Morris feels Sussex Tech, Sussex Central, and Cape Henlopen will be strong in the north and Indian River and Milford, which won the division last year, will be competitive in the south. She also sees rival Seaford as a possible sleeper. "The Henlopen Conference has the strongest softball in the state of Delaware and maybe on the Eastern Shore," Morris said. “Our immediate goal is to win each game that we play. I always like to set high goals and high standards for my team. There can be successes in failure sometimes, not winning a game but playing your best." Delmar will face a number of established teams in a small Henlopen Conference (Caesar Rodney, Cape Henlopen, Polytech, Sussex Central, Dover, Sussex Tech). The Wildcats will also compete against a number of non-conference teams (Salisbury School, St. Thomas More, Campus Community, Bo Manor, Caravel). “We will play hard no matter what," said Quillin. "We're excited about starting a new tradition here." With 15 to 20 players staying after practice to work on their game and a

3/21 4/1 4/3 4/4 4/8 4/9 4/11 4/15 4/17 4/22 4/24 4/29 5/2 5/6 5/8 5/9 5/12 5/13 5/15 3/31 4/1 4/3 4/8 4/10 4/14 4/15 4/17 4/22 4/24 4/29 5/1 5/6 5/8 5/13 5/15 4/1 4/3 4/8 4/10 4/16 4/17 4/22 4/24 4/29 5/1

VARSITY BASEBALL at Washington 10:00 home vs. Seaford 4:15 at Sussex Central 4:15 home vs. Washington 4:15 at Cape Henlopen 4:15 home vs. Nandua 4:15 at Polytech 4:15 at Smyrna 4:15 home vs. Lake Forest 4:15 at Delmar 4:15 home vs. Milford 4:15 home vs. Indian River 4:15 at Sussex Tech 4:15 home vs. Dover 4:15 home vs. Caesar Rodney 4:15 at Holly Grove 4:00 home vs. Caravel 4:00 at Woodbridge 4:15 home vs. Smyrna 6:30 VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER at Campus Community 4:00 home vs. Smyrna 4:00 at Sussex Central 7:00 home vs. Sussex Tech 4:00 at Caesar Rodney 7:00 at Red Lion 3:45 home vs. Cape Henlopen 4:00 at Dover 6:00 home vs. Pencader Charter 4:00 home vs. Milford 4:00 at Seaford 7:00 at Woodbridge 6:00 home vs. Delmar 4:00 home vs. Indian River 4:00 at Lake Forest 7:00 at Polytech 6:00 VARSITY GOLF at Seaford 3:30 home vs. Smyrna 3:30 at Sussex Central 3:30 at Sussex Tech 3:30 at Poytech (w/St. Thomas More) 3:30 home vs. Cape Henlopen 3:30 home vs. Caesar Rodney 3:30 home vs. Delmar 3:30 at Dover 3:30 home vs. Indian River 3:30

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at Lake Forest 3:30 at Woodbridge 3:30 home vs. Milford 3:30 home vs. Sussex Central, Wood3:30 VARSITY SOFTBALL 3/24 home vs. Caravel 11:00 4/1 home vs. Seaford 4:15 4/3 at Sussex Central 4:15 4/4 home vs. Washington 4:15 4/8 at Cape Henlopen 4:15 4/9 home vs. Nandua 4:15 4/11 at Polytech 4:15 4/15 at Smyrna 4:15 4/17 home vs. Lake Forest 4:15 4/19 at St. Elizabeth 12:00 4/22 at Delmar 4:15 4/24 home vs. Milford 4:15 4/29 home vs. Indian River 4:15 5/2 at Sussex Tech 4:15 5/5 home vs. Padua 4:15 5/6 home vs. Dover 4:15 5/8 home vs. Caesar Rodney 4:15 5/13 at Woodbridge 4:15 5/14 at Red Lion Christian 4:00 VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD 4/1 at Sussex Tech 3:30 4/3 at Dover 3:30 4/8 at Polytech (w/ St. Thomas More) 3:30 4/15 at Cape Henlopen (w/Caesar Rodney) 3:30 4/22 at Lake Forest (w/Woodbridge) 3:30 4/29 at Milford (w/Sussex Central) 3:30 5/5 at Smyrna (w/Seaford) 3:30 mark in the Henlopen Conference much as the school’s other varsity sports teams have done.

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On Friday, March 7, Diamond Dreams, an indoor baseball and training facility in Delmar, Md., hosted a “dessert reception” to honor the completion of several weeks of training by the Laurel High School Special Olympics softball team. The facility donated the space and the trainers for the team for all of the training sessions. Shown (l to r) are: back row- Chris Desjardnis, associate trainer; Jenny Davis, Laurel High School teacher; John Shwed, Laurel mayor; Debbie Ralph, Special Olympics softball coach; Jamie Evans- executive director of Diamond Dreams; front row- Keith Koyanagi, athlete; Brandon Thompson, athlete; Trey Collick, athlete; Caiti Herscher, athlete; and Kristina Thompson, athlete.

Laurel Youth Sports Basketball to host 2008 Town Tournament Laurel Youth Sports Basketball will hold its annual Town Tournament starting Friday, March 28. The tournament, which will be a 13 and under double elimination tournament and is sponsored by the Laurel Lions Club, will be held at the Laurel Middle School Field House starting Friday, March 29. Players must be 13 before March 31 (you must have proof of age). Teams will consist of two coaches and no more than 12 players. There will be two 18 minute halves with four time outs per game. No public school seventh and eighth grade middle school players are allowed to play. Admission to the games will cost $2 for adults and $1 for children. There will be a concession stand and raffles throughout the weekend. If your town team is interesting in playing in the tournament please contact Jeff and Marie Gordy at 875-7298.

Sussex County Sports Foundation to hold baseball skills showcase Sussex County Sports Foundation and Sussex Tech High School are presenting the Delmarva Showcase, which is a baseball skills showcase for players to display their skills to college coaches. The event will take place on June 14 (rain date is June 15) at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown. Registrations are now being accepted. The morning session will take place 9 a.m. to noon (first 50 registered players) and the afternoon session will be from 1 to 4 p.m. (first 50 registered players). The cost is $150 per participant per session. Each participant can attend both sessions for $300. The registration deadline is June 1 (unless sessions are full prior to that date). Players registered prior to May 1 will receive a discount of $15 per session. Players must be high school freshman or older and must be from the Eastern Shore. Players can choose two positions to showcase their skills. Interested participants can contact the Sussex County Sports Foundation at 302-644-7777 or info.box@scsportsfoundation.com. S T A T E TOURNEYSussex Tech senior Corey Wyatt goes up for a shot during his team’s win over St. Elizabeth in state tournament play. The boys’ basketball tournament concluded last week with Caravel edging Newark in the championship game. Photo by David Elliott

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VARSITY BASEBALL home vs. Kent Island 4:00 home vs. Delmarva Christian 12 home vs. Sussex Central 4:15 at Lake Forest 4:15 at Delmar 4:15 home vs. Woodbridge 4:15 home vs. Indian River 4:15 at Smyrna 4:15 at Easton 1:00 at Dover 4:15 at Salesianum 4:15 home vs. Polytech 4:15 home vs. Cape Henlopen 4:15 home vs. Caravel 4:15 home vs. Laurel 4:15 at Milford 4:15 at Seaford 4:15 home vs. CR 4:15 home vs. Dover 4:15 home vs. Seaford 11:00 VARSITY BOYS’ LACROSSE home vs. Salisbury School 6:00 at Cape Henlopen 7:00 at William Penn 11:00 home vs. Delmar 6:00 at Salisbury School 4:00 at Newark 6:00 home vs. Caravel 6:00 at Caesar Rodney 7:00 home vs. Delmarva Christian 6 at St. Mark’s 3:45 home vs. Milford 6:00 at Gunston 4:00 home vs. Sussex Central 6:00 home vs. St. Elizabeth 10:00 home vs. Dover 6:00 at Polytech 6:00 VARSITY GIRLS’ LACROSSE home vs. Dover 4:00 at Caesar Rodney 4:00 at St. Thomas More 12:00 home vs. Red Lion Christian 4 at Cape Henlopen 4:00 at Dover 4:00 home vs. Delmarva Christian 4 home vs. Caesar Rodney 4:00 home vs. St. Thomas More 4:00 at Red Lion Christian 4:00 at Delmarva Christian 4:00 VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER at Seaford 7:00 home vs. Milford 7:00 home vs. Woodbridge 11:00 at Laurel 4:00 home vs. Lake Forest 7:00 at Indian River 7:00 home vs. Delmar 7:00 home vs. Concord 4:00 home vs. Caesar Rodney 7:00

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Varsity spring sports coaches are asked to submit their preview forms by March 17 (call Mike at 629-9788).

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Delmarva Christian Spring Sports Schedules 3/28 3/31 4/3 4/5 4/8 4/12 4/14 4/16 4/18 4/21 4/22 4/25 4/28 5/1 5/5 5/7 5/10 5/12 5/14 3/31 4/2 4/5 4/8 4/10 4/12 4/14 4/18 4/22 4/26 4/28 4/30 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/9 5/9 5/13 5/15 3/31 4/3 4/5 4/8 4/11 4/14 4/18 4/22 4/28 4/30 5/8 5/12 5/15 3/31 4/2 4/5 4/8 4/12 4/14

VARSITY BASEBALL at Sussex Tech 12 home vs. St. Thomas More 4 home vs. Salisbury Christian 4 at Archmere 11, 1 at Red Lion Christian 4 at Woodbridge 11 at Glasgow 3:30 at St. Thomas More 4 home vs. Lake Forest 4 home vs. Holly Grove 4 at Wilmington Christian 4 at The Tome School 4 home vs. Red Lion 3:45 at Salisbury Christian 4 home vs. Wilmington Christian 4 home vs. Tome 4 at Delaware Military 11 at Holly Grove 4 home vs. Milford 4:15 VARSITY BOYS’ LACROSSE home vs. St. Thomas More 4 at Campus Community 4 at Archmere 11 home vs. Salisbury School 4 home vs. Red Lion Christian 4 home vs. Delaware Military 11 home vs. Gunston 4 at Sussex Tech 6 at Salisbury School 4 at Wilmington Christian 4 at Red Lion Christian 3:45 home vs. Caravel 4 ESIAC play in game 4 home vs. Wilmington Christian 4 ESIAC semifinals 4 ESIAC finals 4 at Polytech 6 at Delmar 5:30 home vs. Dickinson 4 VARSITY GIRLS’ LACROSSE at St. Thomas More 4 home vs. Red Lion 4 at Archmere 1 home vs. Salisbury School 4 at Red Lion Christian 4 home vs. Gunston 4 at Sussex Tech 4 at Salisbury School 4 home vs. St. Thomas More 4 home vs. St. Peter & Paul 4 home vs. Dover 4 at Caesar Rodney 4 home vs. Sussex Tech 4 VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER at Red Lion Christian 3:45 home vs. Campus 4 at Archmere 3 at The Tome School 4 home vs. Woodbridge 11 at St. Thomas More 4

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Seaford Bowling Lanes Sunday Nite Mixed High games and series Jason Tharp 290 Tom Schwartz 757 Mary Jane Schwartz 274, 766

Young Adults High games and series Ryan Prettyman 260 Gavin Short 689 Heather Murphy 242 Katie Hickey 601

Baby Blue Jays High games and series C.J. Redd 168, 322 Shelby Williams 163, 313

Friday Trios High games and series Ken Black 255, 684 Darlene Beauchamp 261 Norma Lee Horne 648

Star High games and series Tyler Merritt 237 Travis Condon 638 Stephanie Williams 253, 641

Nite Owl High games and series Ward Melson 270 Edward Summerville 740

Weds. AM Mixed High games and series Mark Benson 259, 717 Joyce Linton 251 Erma Baker 687

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Seaford City High games and series Chad Seigler 325, 872

Christian Fellowship High games and series Bobby Gipson 240, 658

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Mardel ABC High games and series Gary Holodick 283 Ashley Collins 733

Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club holding signups The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club will hold signups for the following spring and summer programs: Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading- Signups will take place for Seaford’s only competitive traveling cheer and football league. The league is open to children ages 5-15 at a cost of $65 per person. Players must meet weight requirements. Games will be played against Laurel, Woodbridge, Harrington, Cape, etc. Pop Warner is the nation’s largest and oldest youth organization in the country. The league is proud to be a recipient of the NFL Youth Football Fund for two years. Co-Ed Lacrosse Clinic- The Co-Ed Lacrosse Clinic is open to ages 7-12 and will take place March 16-April 30 at a cost of $10. The clinic will meet Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 6-7:30 p.m. This league will teach the fundamentals and game play of lacrosse. Jr. NBA Basketball League- This coed league is open to ages 6-18 and will run March 18- April 30 at a cost of $10. This structured coed league includes practice and a refereed game each week. It is open to beginner level to advance. Trophies are provided and an awards banquet will wrap up the season.

Seaford Department of Recreation holding spring signups Signups going on now for the Seaford Department of Recreation’s spring basketball league. The co-ed league is open to ages 8-18 at a cost of $20 per person. Co-ed and women’s volleyball leagues- The entry fee is $115 per team with entries to be done by phone. Co-ed league play Monday nights and women play Tuesday nights. Men’s modified and slow-pitch softball leagues- Call 629-6809 for more information or to enter a team. Co-ed softball- A co-ed softball league is now forming with games to be played on Sunday afternoon. There must be at least four teams to have a league. Men’s flag football league- Games will be played on Sunday mornings. Call for more info.

MAKING MOVE-

Tarez White, left, looks to make a move during a recent Laurel Youth Sports basketball game. Laurel Youth basketball plays its games at the Laurel Middle School every Saturday and also has third and fourth grade games at P.L. Dunbar Elementary School during the week. Photo by Mike McClure

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Police Journal Canoe capsizes in Millsboro

A canoe ride ended in a drowning at Ingrams Pond near Millsboro on March 6. The body of Dashawnta E. Tingle, 27, Millsboro, was pulled from the pond on March 7. According to Sgt. Gregory Rhodes of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, two people paddled a canoe out on the state-owned pond. Witnesses saw the canoe capsize and both occupants were thrown into the 50-degree water. Neither was wearing a life jacket. A witness attempted to swim out to render assistance, but turned back due to the cold water. One canoe passenger was able to swim the 50 feet to shore, but witnesses saw the other passenger, Tingle, disappear from view and called 911 at 3:50 p.m. Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, Delaware State Police and fire company rescue teams from Millsboro, Seaford, Roxana, Laurel and Selbyville responded to search for Tingle. Tingle’s body was pulled from the pond the next day by the Sharptown Fire Company. Autopsy results are pending. “The sad thing is, if the two people involved in this accident had been wearing life jackets, it’s very likely both of them would have walked away,” Rhodes said. “With a tragic thing like this happening, we’d like to remind people as they head out on the water this spring to wear their life jackets and observe safe boating practices.”

Shooting victim goes to NMH

On March 6 Laurel Police responded to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford after a 19year-old man showed up there with a gunshot wound. Police said that the victim was in front of 900 Hollybrook Apartments, Laurel, when he sustained a gunshot wound to the left elbow. Police said that the suspects in the shooting were last seen in a white Oldsmobile or Buick with Delaware registration. Hollybrook Management, which is working closely with the Laurel Police Department, has posted a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the suspects in this shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Derrick Calloway at the Laurel Police Department at 875-2244 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800TIP-3333.

Man accused of rape

Delaware State Police detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit at Troop 4 have

charged a 27-year-old man with 30 felony charges including first degree rape unlawful sexual contact. The investigation began on Sunday, March 2, when the victim’s father took the child to Troop 7 and filed a report of sexual abuse. According to Phillips the father, his daughter stated that her babysitter, Kevin P. Phillips, 27, of the 24000 block of Gravel Hill Road, Georgetown, touched her inappropriately and sexually assaulted her numerous times. The alleged incidents occurred at the girl’s home in Lewes, police said. On Thursday, a forensic interview with the child was conducted at the Child Advocacy Center in Georgetown. During the interview, the victim stated Phillips would lie down next to her when he turned on a movie to watch, police said. The girl told investigators that Phillips would grab a blanket and place it over them while watching a movie, police said. While under the blanket, Phillips would allegedly pull his pants down and sexually assault the girl. During the interview, it was learned that Phillips allegedly assaulted the girl 15 times between January and March. Police said that Phillips was an acquaintance of the family. He babysat for the victim and her two juvenile male siblings every other weekend during this time period. The victim’s brothers were also interviewed during the investigation and it was learned that Phillips did nothing to the boys, police said. Detectives formally charged Phillips with the following felonies: five counts of first degree rape, 10 counts of second degree rape and 15 counts of first degree unlawful sexual contact. Phillips was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $450,000 secured bail.

Police rescue boaters

Delaware State Troopers assigned to the State Police Aviation Unit successfully rescued five people from a disabled vessel just north of the Port Mahon boat ramp. On Sunday, March 9, at approximately 2:13 p.m., the state police helicopter responded to Port Mahon to assist Division of Fish and Wildlife officers with the disabled vessel.

The vessel, described as an 18-foot Checkmate, was stuck in the mud and could not be reached by boat. The vessel was occupied by five victims including two elderly victims, two juvenile victims and one adult. Troopers effectively lifted each victim from the vessel without incident to an awaiting Fish and Wildlife vessel. The entire operation took approximately 55 minutes. None of the victims was injured.

Del. Cooperative worker dies

Delaware State Police detectives are investigating the death of Ronald Harmon, a 52-year-old Seaford man who died after conducting an electrical repair as part of his duties with Delaware Electric Cooperative. On Friday, March 7, at approximately 10:50 p.m., state troopers were dispatched to the 30000 block of Iron Branch Road to investigate a reported industrial accident involving a Delaware Electric Cooperative employee. Upon arrival, investigators learned the man was attempting to restore power to a dwelling when he was killed. A preliminary investigation suggests the victim was shocked with electricity. The body has been turned over to the State Medical Examiner for an autopsy. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiners Office.

Man killed in fiery crash

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred around midnight on U.S. 13 southbound in the area of Paradise Alley Road. The crash involved a tractor trailer and at least one other vehicle. Upon arrival at the scene, troopers learned a 2007 Ford F150 truck operated by John M. Kogut, 25, of Felton, was traveling northbound on Dupont Hwy in the southbound left lane. According to witness statements, the truck had been traveling northbound in the southbound lane for a number of miles. As the truck continued north, it struck a southbound 2005 Freightliner tractor trailer operated by Deltez K. Jackson, 29, of Salisbury, Md. After the collision, the Ford F150 truck caught fire. Kogut, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Jackson, who was also wearing a seatbelt, was not injured.

Alcohol involvement is unknown. The crash remains under investigation.

Cable TV link to most wanted Delaware State Police and Comcast have announced a public service initiative that will give residents the opportunity to help the police locate fugitives and provide information about missing-persons cases. Police Blotter On Demand features regularly updated video profiles of bank robbers, missing persons and individuals from the

Delaware State Police Department’s most wanted list. The profiles include information on how viewers can contact the police anonymously. To view Police Blotter On Demand, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the On Demand button on their remote control, click on the “Get Local” section and scroll down to “Police Blotter.” The Delaware State Police fugitives are the first 10 listed under “Most Wanted.”

DSP strives for diversity The Delaware State Police is recognizing Black History Month as it continues its efforts in remaining a diverse police force that is representative of the communities throughout Delaware. The force’s first AfricanAmerican trooper, William W. Bessix, was hired in January 1969. Five additional AfricanAmerican male troopers were hired in February 1972, Lewis H. Pinkett, James Mosley, William Brown, Franklin S. Chandler and Clement Truitt. The first female AfricanAmerican trooper, Cynthia Johnson, joined the ranks of DSP in March 1981. Today, the DSP is staffed with 71 African-Ameri-

cans across the state (total number of troopers is 681). In January 2007, the executive staff of the DSP created the first DSP Diversity Council. This council was formed to represent the interests of all members of the division, and is composed of both civilian and sworn employees. The DSP Diversity Council’s mission is to foster an environment that allows all DSP employees to achieve personal and professional excellence and to promote respect and understanding among all employees. The Diversity Council works to achieve this through education, communication, and advocacy.

Study says seatbelt use goes down at night In Delaware’s first winter Click It or Ticket initiative, police officers statewide issued 372 citations for violations of Delaware’s seat belt law. Additionally, 30 arrests were made for criminal violations such as impaired driving, drug offenses, and the existence of outstanding warrants. Officers from 26 state, county and municipal police agencies participated in the weeklong enforcement effort which began on Feb. 24. The initiative, which was coordinated by the Delaware

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Denn names honorary co-chairs

Lieutenant Governor candidate Matt Denn recently announced the 82 honorary co-chairs of his campaign. The co-chairs, two from each of the state’s 41 representative districts, come from an array of business, labor, medical, legal, civil rights and Democratic party backgrounds. “These men and women believe in what I have accomplished as Insurance Commissioner, and they believe that I am going to bring that same energy and focus to my mission of advocating for Delaware’s children as Lieutenant Governor,” Denn said. Denn’s honorary co-chairs include current and past labor union leaders, business owners, past and present cochairs of Wilmington’s Hope Commission, the heads of advocacy organizations for the poor and for manufactured home residents, chairs of local Democratic party committees, and state, county, and local elected officials. “These co-chairs are leaders in their respective communities, and I am very grateful to them for lending their names to my campaign,” said Denn, who currently serves as Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner. Local honorary co-chairs include: 35th, Greenwood/Bridgeville/Georgetown Pat Ewing and George Adams; 37th, Georgetown/Lewes - John Schroeder and Tim Willard; 39th, Seaford - Susan Betts and Catherine King; and 40th, Laurel/Delmar - Kathy Wooten and Harvey Hyland.

County Council recently presented a check for $578,530 to the state police to help pay for police cars and fund salaries. From left are Sussex County Council President Finley B. Jones Jr.; Councilman Dale R. Dukes; Council Vice President Lynn J. Rogers; Delaware State Police Lt. Col. Mark W. Seifert; Councilman George B. Cole; Councilman Vance C. Phillips; and Delaware State Police Major Randall Hughes.

County presents first check for more troopers county,” said County Finance Director Susan M. Webb. “We’re pleased to make this investment in public safety on behalf of the citizens of Sussex County.” In October 2007, Sussex County and the Delaware State Police agreed to a new five-year contract that will add 20 additional troopers to the County by 2013. The County will pay the State an estimated $4.1 million during the contract period to pay for equipment, patrol cars and the partial salaries of 20 new troopers, all to be assigned to Sussex County troops.

The agreement is the third pact of its kind since 1995, when Sussex County began contracting with the State for additional troopers. Thus far, previous contracts totaling approximately $7 million have added 32 troopers beyond the complement already assigned to the county. When this contract is fully realized, the 20 new troopers will bring the total number of additional officers assigned to Sussex County to 52 thanks to the County government’s efforts.

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On the Record Marriage Licenses Sussex County Clerk of the Peace George Parish joyfully announces the following couples have obtained marriage licenses: Craig Townsend Whitaker, Seaford to Ashlee Marie Ulatowski, Seaford Ajene Baye Palmer, Sr., Seaford to Teresa A. Russ, Seaford Daniel Richard George Ross, Seaford to Diane Marie Buonopane, Seaford Joshua James Cunningham, Wilmington to Heather Marie Aulen, Wilmington Stephen Michael Litchford, Delmar, Md. to Patricia Dawn Adkins, Delmar, Md. James Edward Howeth, Federalsburg, Md. to Jacqueline Renee Bisson, Bridgeville

Deeds 09/21/07, Dorothy Yoder to David L. and Laura E. Smoker, parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $250,000 09/17/07, David T. Woodward to Teri L. Vann and Jessie Meeks, parcel, Nanticoke Hundred, $147,000 09/20/07, David A. Holley to James Stradnick, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $123,000 09/21/07, Brian and Mary Koyanagi to Maryam Aghakhani, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $20,000 09/27/07, Deep Creek 1, LLC to Michael R. Delisle and Susan C. Hoffman, Lot No. 2, Ellis Mill Estates, subdivision, Seaford Hundred, $110,000 09/27/07, Heritage Unlimited LLC to AnnMarie Schmidt, Lot No. 5, Lands of Edward J. and Karen A. Walls, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $218,367 09/26/07, D and N Properties, LLC to William D. and Martha E. Whaley, Lot No. 3, Lands for Robert W. Durham, subdivision, Little Creek Hundred, $275,000 09/25/07, Meg Haller and Andrew Z. Passwaters to Z3, LLC, Lot Nos. 29-30, Section B, Lakeside Manor, subdivision, Little

Creek Hundred, $155,000 09/27/07, Daikiri Villa to Hector Osiel Velasquez, undivided 50% interest and Lucas B. Morales, undivided 50% interest, parcel, Northwest Fork Hundred, $195,000 09/21/07, Dianne L. Johnson, f/k/a Dianne L. Russo, AttorneyIn-Fact for Martha F. Windsor to Eric A. Stiegler, parcel, Little Creek Hundred, $150,000 09/27/07, Delmar Homes, Inc. to Sussex Props 50, LLC, parcel, Nanticoke Hundred, $290,000 09/21/07, Matthew R .Toback to Candise T. Savage, Lot No. 2, Lands for Matt Toback, subdivision, Northwest Fork Hundred, $234,000 09/28/07, Brandy S. Jones, f/k/a Brandy Burroughs-Dunn to Jane P. Miller and Amanda J. Ford, Substitute Co-Trustees for Audrey J. Palmer Trust, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $200,000 09/28/07, Leon and Doris Mae Willing to Roberta Mary Stewart and Lorraine R. Gambrell, Tract Nos. I-IV, Seaford Hundred, $339,900 09/25/07, Granville Franklin Eskridge, Attorney-In-Fact for Pearl L. Warrington to William D. Neun, Jr. and George S. Upperman, parcel, Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, $94,000 09/28/07, Wheatley Ventures, Inc. to Brad and Casey Huffman, Lot No. 37, Morningside Village II, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $93,100 09/28/07, Seaford Medical Officers, L.L.C. to Soudani Alexis and Leontes Charles, parcel, Town of Seaford, Seaford Hundred, $93,100

Building Permits 09/21/07, William A. and Nadene M. Jefferson to Michael Fitzgerald, Lot No. 2, Lands of Jael, Inc., subdivision, Broad Creek Hundred, $183,500 09/19/07, Minos J. Wilson to Salvatore J. and Ruth A. Acquaviva, Lot No. 1, Lands of Minos J. Wilson, subdivision, Nanticoke

Hundred, $85,000 09/19/07, Minos J. Wilson to Augustine and Lucille Acquaviva, Lot No. 2, Lands of Minos J. Wilson, subdivision, Nanticoke Hundred, $85,000 09/17/07, Milford Street Associates, Inc. to Sirroddy, LLC, Suite No. 401, park Professional Center, Seaford Hundred, $397,000 09/14/07, Jack Kay, 10.50% interest, Jewish Social Service Agency, 44.50% interest, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Inc., 22.50% interest, and University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc. to William R. and Norma G. Ramsey, Lot No. 10, Pelican’s Pouch, subdivision, Baltimore Hundred, $4,500,000 02/21/08, Seaford Florist, Inc., W/S Highway from Seaford to Laurel, Broad Creek Hundred, Second Floor Storage/A-Roof, $16,300 Country Grove LLC, Country Grove, Lot No. 45, Little Creek Hundred, Manure Shed, $14,400 02/22/08, Jared E. Armiger, Road from Blades to Bethel, parcel, Broad Creek Hundred, Dwelling w/Additions, $160,770 Eldean, Inc., N/Stein Highway Extended, Seaford Hundred, Tenant Fit Out, $100,000 Michael A. and Gwen M. Willey, E/Rd. No. 559, Lot No. 1, Seaford Hundred, Inground Pool/Fence, $25,000 221 Choptank Avenue LLC, Fourth and Willow Street, Little Creek Hundred, Siding/Room, $12,500 02/25/08, Marian D. and Charles E. Moore, Westview/Sussex Avenue, Lot No. 47, Seaford Hundred, Remodel Kitchen, $29,080 Michael R. and Rosemary Everton, SW/Rd. No. 46, 128’, SE/Rt. No. 18, Lot No. 1, Seaford Hundred, Foundation Relocation, $36,750 Andrew Lee Jr. and Holly Pusey, Westerlee Subdivision, Lot No. 25, Little Creek Hundred, Pole Building, $10,500

Nanticoke Derby to be held at Heritage Shores Nanticoke Health Services will be hosting the 22nd annual Dinner and Auction on April 19, at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse. This year’s theme is “The Nanticoke Derby,” so get those “Derby Hats” out of the closet and get ready for “The Greatest Race” in thoroughbred history.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Charity Endowment Prescription Fund and a certified Stroke Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Delaware National Bank will be atop the starting gate as the Presenting sponsor. Don Moore will once lead the spirited live auction. The cost to attend is $75 per person. Sponsorship packages are available. For further information and questions contact the Corporate Development office of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 629-6611, extension 2404.

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Health I.Q. tests are not always well understood By Dr. Anthony Policastro I was watching a rerun of Family Feud last night. The final fast money round had a question about IQ. The question was “what did 100 people say their IQ was”. The two contestants gave answers of 160 and 350. The most common answer among the people surveyed was 120. It was obvious from the answers that most people do not really understand IQ testing. Intelligence quotient (IQ) is supposed to measure what the overall intelligence level of an individual is. The IQ tests are studied on many people before use. This is to ensure that they are as accurate as possible. Unfortunately all tests have limitations. Therefore, an IQ test gives a pretty good estimate of intelligence most of the time. However, it is not perfect. The focus of the questions on an IQ test is similar to the information learned in the average school classroom. Therefore, IQ test results are pretty good predictors of how well a child will learn in the average classroom in this country. IQ test scores have the value of 100 set as the exact average of the population. Therefore, half of the population would be above 100. Half of them would be below 100. If the audience surveyed by Family Feud was honest, the most common answer should have been 100. Instead it was 120. That is OK. People have a tendency to overestimate their intelligence when asked. Bumping it up 20 points is understandable. While 100 is the exact average number, there is a larger group of scores that make up the average range. Thus, we consider anyone with a score of 90 – 110 to be average. Those individuals should have no trouble learning in the classroom.

There are four categories of mental disIndividuals with scores from 110 to125 ability. They are based on IQ scores. are classified as above average. They The highest performcould go faster than the ing group has scores of average classroom pace. The result is that parents What is most important 55 to 70. This group will be expected to perform at of these children must 55 to 70% of their grade think about ways to chal- is for every parent to level. Thus by 12th lenge them. They should grade, they will be somegive them additional op- provide their children where between grade 6.6 portunities to learn (55%) and 8.4 (70%). things. That might mean with an environment Reading newspapers is a taking them to museums. that is going to allow 5th grade skill. BalancIt might mean buying ing checkbooks is a 5th them educational games. them to reach their grade skill. They can be It might mean having educated to that level. them read extra books. maximum potential. Thus they are called eduIndividuals with cable mentally disabled. scores between 125 and Those individuals with scores between 140 fall into the gifted range. The chal40 and 55 will only learn to between lenges for their parents are even greater. grade 4.8 (40%) and 6.6 (55%). For this Only a small group of the population reason, they will have problems with readhas IQ scores above 140. These individuing and math. They can be trained to do als are in the near genius and genius catethings like provide care. They can be gories. They tend to learn everything in trained to cook. They can be trained to do sight. They usually will do much of this other activities of daily living. This group on their own. There is a group named is known as the trainable mentally disMENSA that requires an IQ of 140 for adabled. mission. Those individuals with scores between Individuals with scores of 70 to 90 are 30 and 40 will not reach the level of being below average. This usually means that things in the average classroom move a little too fast for them. They will usually require some extra help from their parents or a tutor to help them keep up with class work. Individuals with scores in the 70’s will usually get extra help in the school. This may be in the form of special education. It may be in the form of having an extra teacher in the classroom to help them. Individuals below 70 fall into what is now called the mentally disabled group. This used to be referred to as mental retardation. That term has fallen into disfavor.

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able to care for themselves. When they reach 18 years of age they will only be at 30 – 40% of that. Thus they will act like a 5.4 (30%) to 7.2 (40%) year old. They will need to be cared for throughout their life. This group is known as severe mental disability. Individuals with IQ scores under 30 are classified as profound mentally disabled. They will reach 5 years of age in ability at best. They will need full time caregivers. The important thing to remember is that these numbers are only approximate indications of expectations. There are people that perform better than their IQ score. There are people that do worse. What is most important is for every parent to provide their children with an environment that is going to allow them to reach their maximum potential. As is true with every job a parent has, this is a real challenge. The average Family Feud contestant does not understand IQ scores and their meaning. However, the average parent should be able to understand how important he/she is to the intellectual development of his/her child. That is true regardless of what their IQ score really is.

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Seaford Endoscopy hosts its first patient By Daniel Richardson

After nearly two and a half years of planning, The Seaford Endoscopy Center, located next to Trinity Transport, is now open and operational. On Monday, March 10, the center's first endoscopy was performed on Glen Townley of Seaford at 7:30 a.m. The Seaford Endoscopy Center is an extension of Dr. Bradley Mackler's Nanticoke Gastroenterology practice. Patients will still be seen at the Middleford Road practice, but procedures will now be performed at the Endoscopy Center.

Dr. Mackler said that he hopes to attract new talent to the area with this new facility. "There is a great need now for (Gastroenterologists) in the area," he said. The facility is equipped with the latest in Endoscopy technology. Special cameras are able to capture detail in high definition. The images captured by the camera are then projected onto high definition screens which the physician views during a procedure. The official grand opening ceremony has not yet been announced. Dr. Mackler said that he hopes to have one some time next month .

Seaford Enoscopy's first patient Glen Townley is shown here surrounded by the staff. Standing behind Townley and from left are Donna Whaley, Cherry Watts, Dr. Rodrigo Herreros, anesthesiologist, Dr. Bradley Mackler, Gastroenterologist, Joyce Mackler, Robin Butler, David Chandler, Lim McFarland, Rose Hastings and Bob Ritz. Photo by Daniel Richardson

Health briefs Look-In Glass Shoppe

The Look-In Glass Shoppe of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be having a "Hop Into Spring Sale" on Thursday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick an egg from the Easter Basket and get a discount from 5 percent to 50 percent off entire stock of Easter and Spring merchandise. Discounts exclude books, candy, live flowers and cards. Payroll deduction available for NHS employees. All proceeds from the Look-In Glass Shoppe benefit Nanticoke Health Services.

Caregivers Diabetes Program

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford will provide a Caregivers Diabetes Education Program on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) 302-888-1117 to register or fax 302-7418602.

Del Tech offers first aid

Parents, teachers, coaches, and day care providers can increase their caregiving and safety skills with courses in pediatric first aid, basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at Delaware Tech, Owens Campus. Pediatric First Aid covers managing pediatric emergencies including: insect bites, convulsions, burns, poisoning, drowning, fractures, sprains and bleeding. This two-session course is approved by the Office of Child Care Licensing. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a three-year course completion certificate. For those whose jobs require certification of CPR and basic first aid skills, the college offers courses that teach adult (one-rescuer) CPR and relief of foreign body airway obstruction as well as hands-on skills for quick response in medical emergencies and first aid situa-

tions. Those who pass the written exam earn a two-year course completion card. The Pediatric First Aid courses will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 7 and 9. CPR & Basic First Aid is a one-session class and will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 14, March 29 and April 23. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966.

Depression support group in Laurel

The Mental health Association in Delaware will be sponsoring a Depression Support Group in Laurel on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. The MHA encourages anyone dealing with a depressive disorder to attend. Register in advance by calling 1-800-287-6423. Peer support groups sponsored by Mental Health Association of Delaware are not intended to replace professional mental health treatment. MHA does not publish support group locations; locations are provided with registration.

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Snapshots

IN THEIR PAJAMAS? The food runners for the great pajama party, dressed in their casual attire, order dinner at the historic Bethel store. See page one for another photo, page 25 for an explanation. Photo by Pat Murphy

A REST DURING THE FIGHT - Kerry Hastings, a high-service member of the Sharptown Volunteer Fire Company, takes a break during the fire on Bells Avenue in Laurel on Monday. Photo by Pat Murphy

Reading is Fundamental Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School in Laurel recently celebrated Reading is Fundamental to encourage its students to read. Above, Andre Mollock and his son, Amir, during the school’s Family Reading Day. Amir is in Mrs. Horn’s kindergarten class. On right is Ellory Beck from Ms. Darnell’s first-grade class. Ellie is standing with the Mouse, a character in the story, ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,’ written by Laura Numeroff. The Mouse came to Dunbar as part of Dunbar’s Reading is Fundamental celebration. Joe Zang from Salisbury University, Salisbury, Md., played the Mouse. The Mouse was sponsored by Barnes and Noble Book Store.

Glimpse of the Past

EASY-TO-SEE ADDRESS SIGNS - ‘Bo’ Brittingham of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department shows off a couple of reflective address signs that the department is encouraging area residents to purchase. The signs are $15 and for an additional $5, the department will install them. Send checks and address information to the Laurel Fire Department Reflective Sign Program, 205 West 10th St., Laurel, DE 19956.

A fire on Market Street east of Delaware Avenue, Laurel, in October 1941 destroyed several businesses, including C.C. Oliphant, Wootten Brothers, Rosenbloom Sewing Factory and the office of Dr. Jim Bounds. Also destroyed was the Calio home. Photo courtesy of Kendal Jones.

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Jack Lewis paintings to be featured at benefit auction By Lynn R. Parks About a half dozen paintings by artist and former Bridgeville resident Jack Lewis will be featured at an auction set for April 18 to benefit the Bridgeville Public Library. Organizers of Art for Books and Bricks hope that the auction, which will also feature original paintings, prints, collectibles and sports memorabilia provided by Regency Fine Arts, Atlanta, Ga., will raise $50,000. “This is turning out to be an incredible happening,” said Ruth Skala, treasurer of the library’s friends group and chairwoman for the art auction. “Everyone in Bridgeville, it seems, is excited about it. And to think that at one point, we doubted that there would be enough interest.” Skala said that the addition of the Lewis paintings to the lineup of auction items only increased enthusiasm about the event. The paintings, a portion from the sale of which will benefit the library, are from the Raubacher Gallery, Dover. The Raubacher has been the sole representative of Lewis’ work for 20 years, said gallery owner Chris Raubacher. Raubacher said that the Lewis paintings that will be sold at the auction have not been selected yet. “We will pick out a good cross-representation of Jack’s work,” he said. The paintings will also command a variety of prices, Raubacher said. Lewis’ paintings sell from $1,000 to $6,000, he added. The evening will also include a tribute to Lewis, who moved to Bridgeville in 1949 to teach in what was then the Bridgeville School District. In 1998, he and his wife, Dorothy, moved to York, Maine, to be near their daughter and grandchildren. Dorothy died last year. Lewis’ murals are in many public buildings in Delaware, including Legislative Hall, where he did a series of paintings to mark the nation’s bicentennial, and the Blue Hen Corporate Center, Dover. The mural on the side of the Dollar General Store in Bridgeville was done by Lewis and art students at Woodbridge High School. He is also the author of several books, including The Delaware Scene, which he published himself in 1940, The Chesa-

For your information: The Art for Books and Bricks fundraiser sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeville Library will be Friday, April 18, at the Bridgeville Banquet Center, next to Jimmy’s Grille on alternate U.S. 13 south of Bridgeville. The silent auction will get underway at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction at 7:30 p.m. There will be hors d’oeuvres and wine, as well as a tribute to artist Jack Lewis. Tickets are $15 and can be obtained from Cheryl Gerring, 337-9733. peake Bay Scene and A Brush With Fate, published in 2000 by Marketplace Merchandising in Lewes. A Brush With Fate, his autobiography, contains many stories about the interesting adventures he had had throughout his life, as a third-class dishwasher onboard a ship bound from Brooklyn to Ireland, as a painter with the Civilian Conservation Corps, during military service in the Philippines and as a school teacher.

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The April 18 auction is one of several fundraisers the library and its friends group are planning to help finance construction of a new facility, to replace the current Market Street facility. Regional Builders, Seaford, will build the $2.8 million building on the current men’s softball field on South Cannon Street, where the old town and the new Heritage Shores golf community meet. Community support of the construction project is necessary to ensure the state’s help in funding it. And time is of the essence in getting state support for the project: If the library does not use $700,000 given to it by the developers of Heritage Shores, as well as the 1.5 acres given to it for the project, by June 30, 2008, it will lose both the land and the money. So far, the library has held two community pizza nights at Grotto Pizza, Seaford, during which it got 20 percent of the bill from any customer with a Bridgeville library coupon. It is also raising money through IHOP, which makes a donation to the library for every restaurant receipt the library collects. People can turn IHOP receipts into the library.

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Doing the Towns Together LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS SARAH MARIE TRIVITS • 875-3672 The Laurel Lunch Bunch of ladies who don red hats once or twice a month will be lunching at the home of Dot Hickman on March 20 and I understand there will be entertainment as yet to be announced. They will also celebrate the March birthdays of Dianne Thompson, Terri Evans and Agnes Robinson. In last week’s column we wrote of Betty and David Ralph’s observance of their 59th wedding anniversary. Omitted from the list of guests at the anniversary celebration were their daughter and her husband, Susan and Chester Davis, their daughter Staci Davis and their son, Richard Ralph. All were very much in attendance to help Mom and Dad celebrate this great occasion. A surprise party for Hanna Miller, in observance of her 80th birthday on Feb. 29 (which makes her a “leap year baby”) was held at St. Mark’s hall in Millsboro, hosted by her daughter, Carol McCallister, and attended by Hanna’s sister, Margaret Coladonato of Laurel, and Hanna’s children and grandchildren. Many other relatives and friends joined in the celebration. Lora Cooper and her mother, Juanita Grim, traveled recently to Phoenix, Ariz., to visit Lisa Alvarez. Lisa, who is a traveling nurse and currently at a hospital in that city, will be having more company soon as her sister, Angie, will arrive there next week for a visit, to be followed after that by sister, Katrina. While Lora and her mother were there from Feb. 27 to March 4 they all enjoyed shopping and sightseeing in Sedona and Tuscon, reporting back a fabulous visit. The members of the Laurel Garden Club last Sunday were treated to a display and discussion on gourds. The display included everything from bird houses made from gourds to the use of dried gourds for party favors. Discussion included the growing, harvesting and curing of these fruits by master gardener Ingrid Hetfield. Hostesses for this afternoon’s refreshment segment were Josephine Lietzen and Di-

ane Hudson. At a board meeting of the Laurel Historical Society last week quite an optimistic agenda was presented for the coming months. Society members on the active list may expect to be called on to aid in performing some duties to make these events interesting and successful. Ladies of the Laurel New Century Club met on Tuesday, March 4, at the Seaford Pizza King. Their guest speaker was Derek Callaway, chief criminal investigator for the Laurel Police Department. Officer Callaway spoke on home invasions and identity theft, items of interest to everyone these days. Many of the women had their questions answered and their concerns addressed during this informative presentation. Ladies, please keep in mind that this very active civic group will always gladly welcome new members at any time. All of us wish a very fast get well to “Mike” Barton, who is at home now, trying to do just that! We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of: Robert Eugene Castle Sr., Alyssa N. Whaley, Katherine B. Marvil and Harvey O. Cahall. We continue with prayers for our servicemen and servicewomen all over the world and for those of our friends who are ill: Robert D. Whaley, Jerry Dechene, Herman Cubbage, Steve Trivits, Hattie Puckham, Tommy Lee, G. Lee Hastings, Philip Lowe, Harriett MacVeigh, Martha Windsor, Irma Ellis, Alvin Lutz, Donald Layton Sr., Pete Henry and Richard and Irene O’Neal. Happy March birthdays to: Jean Fuller on March 14; Betty Tice and LeRoy Scriba, March 15; Richard Spicer, March 17; and Addie Haddock and Lewis Whetzler, March 20. “When friends meet, hearts warm.” See you in the Stars.

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MORNING STAR • MARCH 13 - 19, 2008

Bureaucrats don’t understand or share in recessions Our president says we are not in a recession but a slow down econoRANK ALIO my. Let me see if I get his rationale. Home foreclosures are up 57 per...their pensions are cent, that’s more than half of the homes financed in this country; un- more than most Sussex employment is at an all time high; auto plants are laying off or giving Countians make in a buy-outs by the thousands; gas has shot up to over $3 a gallon; manuyear working full-time. facturing jobs are going overseas; the stock market is in a turmoil as vate sector receive none and fall behind as are banks; paychecks can’t keep up with inflation soars. Bureaucrats have health inflation; and don't forget about the inbenefits and top coverage, whereas a cocreased cost of groceries and utilities. pay is very high and some costs are not If this is a slow down with the econocovered in the private sector. my, I hope I never see another recession. And their pensions are more than most But I’m going to give this one to the Sussex Countians make in a year working president, because I believe he is as sincere as he was when he said during his last full-time. In an economy like we are in, most presidential debate that he never made a people are cutting back on their spending. mistake. I also believed former president Richard Nixon when he stated, “I am not a Not these guys. The following is no disrespect to our crook.” After all, we’re dealing with honmilitary: no one in this country should beorable men here. lieve those who protect our home front are I say this because last month I spent not entitled to the best. Military families time outside the Washington Beltway in receive full medical care, housing is someFairfax, Va., where everyone works in some way for the government. Later I was times available, and various discounts on food and other products are available if around the Norfolk area where the large they live near a military base. naval ship yards are based. Many people They, too, are unaware of the health of work for the government in this area, too. the country, or what it’s like to be working I couldn’t get over the number of in the private sector. BMWs and other high-priced vehicles. Granted, all of the above struggle with Not to mention the shopping centers, realtheir paychecks. Most Americans are in ly upscale ones, some three stories high, debt over their heads. To some, no matter packed with shoppers and upscale restauhow much they make, they spend more. rants with waiting lines. My wise dad used to say, “It’s not how As my bride noted, these shoppers were not purchasing essentials, as she put it, but much you make that counts, it’s what you higher end luxuries that many other people have left.” As little as he made while I was growing up, he always had cash to purcan’t afford. chase a stove, refrigerator or any necessity These people certainly didn’t know when they stopped working. there was a slow down or recession. Pre-Bush Americans were told to keep They’ve never seen a recession and probafour to six weeks of cash in reserve in the bly never will. Why? Because bureaucrats, as they call event job loss; now the estimate is six months, because it takes that long on averpeople on the government payroll, receive pay raises regularly while many in the pri- age to find another job.

How many Americans have that kind of money lying around, or even four weeks worth? I feel I can speak about being a bureaucrat because I was one for 16 years, but I also owned a small business for 25, and worked in the family business for another 20. So, as they say, been there, done that. There were times like we are in now (a recession) when after paying our help and vendors, there was nothing for us. I can recall six weeks without a paycheck with freezing weather, snow on the ground, five kids to feed and a mortgage. Clothing inventory in the store was reduced and on sale hanging on the racks, begging for customers. Shoe repairs that were finished and bagged were sitting on the shelves waiting for customers to pick them up. My materials, labor and profit were tied up and there were vendors waiting to be paid. People who have never signed a payroll check on the front, and have always signed them on the back to cash them, do not understand what the business world is all about. Some people are taken aback when I say that. How can they understand a merchant that has to meet a payroll each week, that has to pay for product or be cut off, and that sweats when products don’t move? All the employee knows is that their check better not be late. To keep their business afloat during those hard times, they often take money from their savings and pump it into the business never to see it again. Some people are under the impression that if a person owns a business, they are rich. They forget the sales that must be made to cover the cost of running a business — insurance, lights, phone, advertising, payroll, etc. Sometimes someone would come into the store, usually one who never spent a dime with me, and ask me to sponsor a baseball team. “It’s a tax deduction,” they would say, like I needed one because my profit margin was too high.

Apparently they felt like they were doing me a favor. At neither time was the person a merchant, but someone who signed their paycheck on the back. The majority of businesses in this country are made up of five or fewer people. These are business owners who most likely do not carry insurance on their employees and have to pay for their own. There is no pension plan for the employees or the owners. And when you buy insurance on a private plan versus being in a group, it is not cheap. I used to bite my tongue when county and state employees complained about taking $65 a month out of their check to cover their insurance. We were paying close to $900 a month with a $1,000 deductible when we closed our business, and that was in 1991. And the premiums were rising at the rate of 20 percent a year. We started early in our married life investing in real estate, money that was hard to raise for our future pension plan. Back then banks allowed you to leverage the equity you had to purchase another property without putting up cash, and there were no closing costs with the bank, only attorney fees. This was the course we took. Sometimes the bank would stretch the equity. That’s not allowed today. At times we didn’t know if we could hold on to what we had, but we did. Sometimes I still break out in a sweat thinking about those days. Today it’s even harder for families to survive. No way could I get a start in life today like I did back then. The local bank board in your hometown is gone. I got my break because the bank president and the board knew me, because Lord knows I didn’t always have the collateral. Many people received loans because of their character. Banking laws are more strict and those liberal policies don’t exist anymore. And I can’t see things getting any better for the consumer. Banks continue to tighten up and add more charges so they can have a Continued to page 63

I must have grown up in a literal ‘House of Horrors’ Boo! Did I scare you? Sorry, it seems to run in my family. I someONY INDSOR times think I grew up in the House of Horrors. My parents are wonder...my mother would ful people. They have always been great parents and have raised five bring on the Freddie successful children. But, at one time, there was a dark side to my Krugar of my young life – parents. You see, they seemed to thrive Booger Jacob. on scaring the bejeebers out of their children. My father was the ringleader. the basement door, or a kitchen cabinet, He had a knack for hiding behind a piece for fear that my father is waiting on the of furniture and jumping out at you with a other side. banshee scream as you walked by. I think My father’s high-pitched, shrill scream he must have been a contortionist, because was also a favorite during a scary movie. he had the ability to hide behind any size It would always come at the precise mopiece of furniture. I think I remember him ment that the movie was breaking for a hiding behind a broom one time. commercial. It got so I was scared to walk through When the television screen would the house. I never knew when he would blacken, just a split second before the lunge out. It was like living in the House commercial started, my father would let on Haunted Hill. out that horrible, freakish scream. But it Even today, I am half scared to open

was not just my father who had this appetite for sadistic torment. My mother was no slouch herself. Where my father used no props, simply utilizing his superb sense of timing and a set of great circumstances, my mother combined a likewise, grand sense of timing, with special effects. Many was the night that I would walk past a screen door, or look out a dark living room window and find my mother’s contorted face, pressed against the screen or glass, her head covered with a pair of nylon stockings. The nylon stocking gag was an inexpensive way to create horror, and gave old panty hose an alternative use after they had runs and were otherwise ready for the trash. However, on special occasions, my mother would pull out all stops and bring on the Freddie Krugar of my young life – Booger Jacob. My brothers and I had the utmost respect for Booger Jacob because we never knew when he would appear. For Booger

Jacob’s visit, my mother had to enlist the help of my grandmother. She would wait until my brothers and I were playing in the living room floor and totally unaware of our surroundings. “Hush, hush,” she would say. “Did you hear that noise?” Our eyes would immediately become as big as two satellite dishes and we would scamper on to the arms of my grandmother’s chair, virtually climbing on top of her. Then it would happen. From a closet under the stairway, my mother would seemingly float out, covered from head to toe in a white sheet with a grotesque green mask over her face. She would loom there for a few seconds and then go back into the closet, leaving my brothers and I gasping for breath. Today, my mother finds it hard to believe that she and Dad once did these kinds of things. They would have never done this to their grandchildren. Huh? Oh well, I guess we were just lucky.

MORNING STAR • MARCH 13 - 19, 2008

Socialized medicine not any threat to capitalism Final Word In response to Steve Ennis’s letter in the Final Word section of the March 6th edition. Steve Ennis made a very good point when he wrote that we should not judge our politicians by qualities that are only perceived and not backed by fact. However, when he stated that “when both Clinton and Obama are talking about taking profits away from business, and taking part of the retirement savings that we have worked for, Socialist is the only title that fits,” he himself was only seeing the perceived qualities of socialism. Socialism would be a huge overarching change for America; at the most, one could argue that Clinton or Obama is advocating more socialized programs. While Socialism is the opposite of capitalism, a socialized program (such as medicine) is completely compatible with capitalism. A great example of socialized medicine on a very small scale is the University of Delaware’s student health center. All students are charged a flat fee at the beginning of the semester and can visit the center as often as they need, although some never do. While this seems very easy to do on such a small scale, other countries have proved that they can do it on a large scale without losing any aspect of a capitalist economy. A Socialist is not one who talks about taking away business profits or retirement savings. A Socialist is one who believes that all people in a society share the intangible burdens of everybody else and should also share the tangible ones. Laura Parks

St. Paul, MN (formerly of Seaford)

Alcohol is a real dangerous snake

I read Lynn Parks column about how we could potentially have dangerous pythons invading Delmarva due to global warming. I’m not so sure about this, but at least they’re not here yet. In the same edition, I read how Operation Strikeforce had arrested hundreds of drunk drivers. I figured it out and they arrested one out of every 108 people they stopped. Just imagine that one out of every 108 people you meet on the road is legally over the limit for alcohol consumption.

Send us your ‘Final Words’ The Final Word is a compilation of thoughts and ideas from Star staff members and members of the public. We encourage readers to submit items. If you have a pet peeve or word of encouragement you can express in a few words, email the item to us at editor@mspublications.com or mail it to Star, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973. Sign it and include your hometown and a daytime phone number. Readers may want to pass along a favorite quote or something cute from the Internet.

In Proverbs 23 alcohol is called a poisonous snake. This makes sense since it creeps up on people and attacks when they least expect it. We have 17,000 people a year in this country dead on the roads due to this “snake.” Proverbs was written long before there were automobiles and the writer, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, still knew how dangerous alcohol was, and is. Numerous assaults and other violent crimes especially against women are caused or aggravated by the use of alcohol. Not to mention the injuries, some very serious and never fully recovered from. Or, the huge cost we pay for increased insurance coverage and more jails to hold the criminals. But, we don’t hear many warnings against this “snake.” More and more outlets for alcohol continue to be added. I believe the “snake” that’s already here is much more dangerous than the one that someday might come. Donald Davis

Hometown unknown

One more funny bulletin This is said to have appeared in a church bulletin: • Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.

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better bottom line for their stockholders to receive dividends on their investments. And the poor get poorer and the rich get richer. Remember, our president hasn’t purchased a gallon of gas, groceries, clothing, paid for a hospital stay, bought an automobile or anything that contributes to living in the past seven-plus years. He has no idea what a working families have to do to stretch their paychecks. He’s out of touch like his dad was when, as president, George Bush Sr., was filmed purchasing something in a store. When asked what he thought the product cost, he wasn’t even close. And our president also signs his paycheck on the back. So no wonder he doesn’t know how bad a shape his country is in. Billionaire Warren Buffett says we’re in a recession. He signs payroll checks on the front. I’ll bet on his findings. God bless America!

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How to apply for federal grants By Congressman Mike Castle While recent media attention has been given to the process of federal “earmarking,” it is important to be aware of the millions of dollars in federal funds that are currently available to states, localities and organizations. My office receives a steady flow of questions from Delaware organizations looking for assistance with their application for a federal grant. Grants can serve as a powerful resource for Delaware, but the application and approval process can be confusing and often times overwhelming. To help navigate through the red tape involved in the grants process, I recently hosted a Federal Grants Fair at Del-Tech in Wilmington. Over 200 Delawareans joined me in hearing from expert panelists and Rashmi Rangan, from the Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council. I was energized by the excitement of the dozens of organizations across the state and their members who are dedicated to improving our community and provide opportunities for those in need. Hopefully, they learned more about the federal grants process and are better equipped to bring additional funding into Delaware. Make no mistake, grants are very competitive and, often in a national competition for funding, these grants are channeled to very specific projects or causes. Federal grants exist to fund initiatives such as community infrastructure, educa-

Guest Column tion, homeland security, and programs for those in need. The competitive nature ensures that the money administered is used properly and put toward a good cause. One of my longstanding goals in Congress has been making certain that we are putting taxpayer dollars to good use. So, while no funding is easy to come by, I encourage Delawareans and interested organizations to apply for the federal funds put into the grant system. It can be a daunting and time consuming task to locate the grants that match the mission of your organization, but I encourage you to research websites such as www.grants.gov and www.cfda.gov as well as the grants section on my site, www.castle.house.gov. Each agency has a different process by which they distribute grants. For specific questions about a grant and the grant process, the best thing to do is to contact the organization awarding the funds. I believe we have a strong sense of community in our great state and that was evident at the recent Federal Grants Fair. The participation and interest in the grant process was truly inspiring and I hope more organizations are motivated to participate. By using the tools and resources available, we can elevate some of these programs and bring more taxpayer dollars home to Delaware.

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