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HEALTH - Stroke survivor will speak at Nanticoke Memorial. Page 13

Two incumbents were defeated in the school board elections Tuesday. In Seaford Frank Parks defeated John P. Hanenfeld by a vote of 506 to 220 and in Laurel David Brent Nichols defeated Jerry W. White 242 to 166. In the Woodbridge School District Walter P.J. Gilefski collected 140 votes and challengers Darryn Harris and John C. Poe each attracted 33 votes. In Delmar David A. Burton won by a large margin over his challenger, Phillip W. Thompson. The vote was 386 to 75.

REVIEW - Report issued on Delaware pediatrician pedophile case. Page 17

Riverbank stabilization project

HEROES - She’s even been proposed to by a former senator turned vice president of the United States. Page 8 CHICKEN TO GO - Bridgeville Kiwanis’ chicken barbecue open for the season. Page 9 DANGER - Copper thefts take on dangerous threat in area homes. Page 12

By Lynn R. Parks

MS WALK - Kelly’s Crusaders are named top group for MS Walk. Page 19 FUNDRAISER - ‘Parking Lot Tour’ will support youth at Boys & Girls Clubs. Page 41 FINAL WORD - There’s no other place like Sussex County. Page 59

Sports CONFERENCE MEET - Local track and field athletes take part in the Henlopen Conference meet. Page 43 STARS - Track, baseball and softball athletes are Stars of the Week. Page 45 BLUE JAyS AND RAIDERS - The Seaford varsity girls’ soccer team hosted Woodbridge on Senior Night last week. Page 43

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Seaford’s offer for former country club $1.4 million

Public hearing is Tuesday, May 18, Seaford Fire Hall By Lynn R. Parks

The Seaford City Council will decide at its next meeting whether or not the city will purchase the former Seaford Golf and Country Club property. Before that, it will hold a public hearing to hear from residents of Seaford. The public hearing will be Tuesday, May 18, in the Seaford Fire Hall. A vote will take place a week later, during the regular city council

meeting Tuesday, May 25. The city has obtained an appraisal of the property from Georgetown appraiser Harold Carmean. Wednesday morning, city manager Dolores Slatcher said that the property was appraised for $1.809 million. That includes $1.185 million for the golf course and $624,000 for the clubhouse. Both prices include furniture and fixtures, such as golf carts. Negotiations for the purchase have been with Wilmington Trust, which holds the club’s $1.8 million loan. The club has defaulted on the loan. Continued to page three

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Engineering firm George, Miles and Buhr will oversee the city of Seaford’s shoreline stabilization project. The firm’s bid for the project was accepted Tuesday night by the city council. GMB, which has offices in Seaford, Salisbury and Baltimore, will review project plans and change orders, participate in progress meetings and attend the final inspection. Estimated cost of the firm’s services is $10,000. The project to stabilize the Nanticoke River shoreline is expected to take about four months. Meadville Land Service Inc., Meadville, Pa., won the bid to do the work with a price of $103,680. The city council voted to accept that bid, the lowest of seven received, at the April 27 meeting. Funding from this project will come from a $1.62 million state loan obtained in 2008 to pay for improvements to the sewer main that crosses Williams Pond and the sewer lift station on Norman Eskridge Highway. Voters gave the city permission to borrow the money in a referendum in May 2008. The shoreline stabilization project was included as part of the loan. City manager Dolores Slatcher said that the state was waiting for the city to hire an overseeing engineering firm before releasing the money for the project. Once it receives notice that the city has hired GMB, it will issue a notice to proceed, she said.

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City close to a decision on golf course purchase Continued from page one

Slatcher said that the city is offering the bank $1.4 million for the property. It is also offering to sell the clubhouse to the Nanticoke Senior Center, for the appraised value of $624,000. The senior center, formerly housed in the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, is in temporary quarters on U.S. 13. Slatcher cautioned that all these numbers are fluid. “Everything is subject to change,” she said. “Nobody has signed any agreements and until that happens, it can change.” The city has been considering the purchase of the golf course and clubhouse since September, when members of the struggling club voted to put it up for sale. A committee appointed by Mayor Ed Butler in October recommended to the city that it move ahead with the possible pur-

chase of the property. In an executive session held March 9, the city council agreed to enter into negotiations to purchase the country club and then to sell the clubhouse to the Nanticoke Senior Center. Golf club president Charles Butler has said that the city is the only entity that has expressed interest in buying the property. He blamed the decision to sell on declining club membership. In September, the club had 250 members, down from 420 in May 2008. Any purchase would probably include the club’s lease on the back nine holes of the golf course, Butler said. That lease was originally made with the DuPont Co. and has been transferred to Invista, which operates the Seaford nylon plant that DuPont built and in front of which the back nine

is located. Both companies have the right to purchase the lease before it is offered to someone else, Butler said. “But indications are that they don’t want it,” he added. He expects that the lease would be part of any purchase of the property. In the third piece of the puzzle, the senior center’s lease with the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club ran out earlier this year. On March 1, the center moved into leased space on U.S. 13, in a building that was home to a church, My Father’s House. Since that facility has no kitchen, staff members are using the kitchen in the Blades Fire Hall to prepare the 500 meals that the center serves every week. If the fire hall’s kitchen is tied up, they have made arrangements to use the kitchen at St. John’s United Methodist Church. Anticipating the end of their lease,

members of the senior center have been raising money since last spring toward the construction of a new facility. Plans were to build that facility, which would be owned by the senior center, on city property in the Ross Business Park. The senior center has raised about $600,000 toward the estimated $2.37 million cost of building a new center. That money could go toward the purchase of an already existing building, said Christy Pennington, who is heading up the senior center’s fundraising. Pennington said that the fundraising effort has been on hold until the center decides what it wants to do. Grants that the center has received from the Longwood Foundation and the Welfare Foundation have to be matched by November, she said.

four years ago. With one quarter remaining in the fiscal year, Sussex’s finances appear to be in fine shape. Total revenue is off about 1 percent, or $266,000, but total expenses are under budget about $434,000 for an $117,000 surplus for the quarter ending March 31, said Susan Webb, finance director. “It’s a good sign going into the end of the fiscal year,” Webb said. “We’ve had fluctuations, but now they are more to the good and not constantly bad week after week.”

Overall, the county has spent $34.2 million and collected $34.3 million. In a direct reflection of economic conditions, interest earnings are down 70 percent, off about $480,000 from the budget, while income in the sheriff’s department, mostly from sales of foreclosed homes, is up 14 percent to $1.7 million. The county has struggled to balance its budget since the drastic downturn in the housing market. To offset falling revenue, the county has sliced grants, cut expenses in every department, changed employee

health insurance contributions, relocated current employees to cover vacated positions, offered incentives to pay outstanding bills and offered early-retirement. Realty transfer tax revenue has fallen every year since 2006 when it reached $35 million. Total revenue has dropped from $73 million in fiscal 2006 to $54.8 million last year, and a budgeted $46 million this fiscal year. Total expenses have dropped by more than a third, from $73 million in fiscal 2006 to a budgeted $46 this year.

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MORNING STAR • MAy 13 - 19, 2010

SIT ‘State of the School’ address Sussex County’s EOC director is presented for Woodbridge High and staff are honored by APCO By Cathy Shufelt

Woodbridge High School administrators Bob Adams and Kent Chase presented the high school’s School Improvement Team’s (SIT) “state of the school” address to the Woodbridge Board of Education during the board’s April meeting. The presentation, “Excellence is the Expectation,” reviewed school goals, academic success strategies, facility upgrades and renovations, community involvement, and professional development, among other things. The four primary goals school administrators, teachers and staff are focusing on are: 1) providing rigorous academic challenges to help students achieve academic success, 2) providing modern facilities and a safe environment for students and staff, 3) supporting professional staff in order to better meet student needs, and 4) building and maintaining positive community partnerships. Principal Adams spoke to board members about measures for student success which include raising test scores, consistent attendance, lowering drop out rates, offering more challenging classes such as a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and addressing discipline issues in a timely manner. Reading test scores have increased for 9th graders but then dropped for 10th graders over the last two years, and ideas about how to improve 10th grade test scores include reinstituting the Accelerated Reader program in the high school. Attendance has improved each year over the last three years, although tardiness is still an issue for high school students. Adams and Chase reviewed the district’s attendance policy telling school board members that more phone calls are being made to parents and students are more often being held accountable for repeated late arrivals. The district drop out rate has continued to decline, in part, due to the Advisor/ Advisee program. Other ideas to help students stay in school are being discussed. In 2008 the district’s first two Advanced Placement Scholars earned college credit by passing three AP courses with a 3.0 or better. Adams and Chase hope that by offering additional AP classes students

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Sussex County’s Emergency Operations Center director and four other staff members are earning high marks for their work as the calm, collected voices when the public – and first responders – turn to 911. The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Mid-Eastern Chapter recently honored EOC Director Joseph L. Thomas and members of his staff for their work at Sussex County’s 911 center and EOC this past year, particularly in the hours following the fatal shooting of a Georgetown police officer on Sept. 1, 2009. Officer Chad Spicer was killed in the line of duty while responding to a report of shots being fired at a local fast-food restaurant. The 911 staff worked closely with Delaware State Police dispatchers to shoulder the load of calls and radio traffic related to the shooting, while maintaining operations for other emergency calls. The EOC, meantime, served as a news briefing center, as well as a place to gather for fellow officers and town officials mourning the loss of Patrolman Spicer. Thomas, named the APCO Mid-Eastern Chapter’s 2008 Center Director of the Year for Delaware, this year was a runner-up for the same honor. Thomas, who has served as director of the 911 center and EOC since 1997, was cited for his willingness to step in and take calls when staff is overwhelmed with emergency calls. He was

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Christina Hughes-Gallo named Teacher of the Year By Mike McClure

The Laurel School District End of Year Recognition reception began with a salute to the district’s retiring employees and ended with the naming of the 2011 District Teacher of the Year. Laurel High School Social Studies teacher Christina Hughes-Gallo received the honor and will vie for the state teacher of the year honor as Laurel’s representative. “It’s a bit overwhelming,” said Gallo, who grew up in Greenwood and graduated from Woodbridge High. “It really is an honor.” Gallo began teaching in the Laurel School District in 2000 through the Jobs

for Delaware Graduates program before joining the History department in 2006. She drives to Laurel from her home in Harrington each day because she enjoys teaching in the district. “I chose to stay in Laurel because our students here are just incredible. We have, I think the best students in the state,” Gallo said. “As an educator I recognize the fact that they’re learning from me but I also learn from them. We want to educate them to be good people.” Gallo received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations from the University of Delaware in 1998. Among the district, state, and national educational activities she has been in-

volved with are: School Success Team Committee Member (since 2003); Co-chair for School Success Team; Chair of Public Relations Committee (2002-2005); participated in Prioritizing the Curriculum Professional Development for State of Delaware; participated in Social Studies Coalition’s Signature Lessons PD; instrumental in the development and writing of LHS’s social studies curriculum; completed Assessment for Learning Cluster; attended UBD training and developed units; attended National Coalition of Social Studies national conference in Washington, D.C. in 2006; organized and planned Dunes Manor Professional Development for LHS faculty (2006-07); served on Baldridge Leadership Team and attended training conference in

Florida (summer 2004). When she is not teaching, Christina enjoys spending time with her husband and six month old daughter. Since last Tuesday’s reception, Gallo said she has received a lot of positive feedback from her students and colleagues. “It’s just been awesome. The students have been my biggest supporters. I wouldn’t have gotten the honor without them. They’re the reason I’m here,” said Gallo, who added that her fellow teachers have also been very supportive. The other nominees for teacher of the year were: Michelle Truitt- P.L. Dunbar; Heather Johnson, North Laurel; Melanie Bowden, Laurel Intermediate School; and Heather O’Neal, Laurel Middle School.

Jackson, a public affairs specialist serving in 82nd Sustainment Brigade, recently took it upon herself to train with one Afghan national army public affairs office to make it possible for the ANA to cover many of the same stories as the U.S., but from their point of view. “These stories can be used to perpetuate positive coverage of the efforts of the Afghan forces to take over the security mission in Afghanistan,” Jackson said. “Winning the support of the local Af-

ghans is a number one priority for International Security Assistance Force because if we have their support then the insurgents can’t operate freely against them and coalition forces,” Jackson said. The Seaford native added that her greatest challenge in working with foreign services is the communication barrier. Jackson had the assistance of a linguist to translate her brief in Dari – one of the two main languages spoken in Afghanistan.

Having an experienced linguist ensured everything was understood on both sides, she said. “I have been learning Dari myself so I could better communicate with them but I am not fluent and I cannot read or write the language,” Jackson said. “More than anything I want to see Afghanistan succeed on its own with its own government. Anything that I can do to contribute to that is worthwhile for me,” Jackson added.

Seaford native Special 1st Class Krishna Jackson helps Afghanistan troops By Sgt. Jason Adolphson

For some time now the U.S. military has trained Afghan forces to better hone weapons and tactical procedures. However, in the realm of public affairs the pen is mightier than the sword and that requires an entirely different kind of training. “Public affairs is key to communicating to everyone our military’s mission,” explains Navy Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Krishna Jackson.

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Business Neithardt earns certification

Donna Neithardt, of Home Team Realty, has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of Realtors offers the SFR certification to realtors who want Neithardt to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows. Neithardt, who has previously earned the ABR and GREEN designations, may be reached at 629-7711 or 858-7298.

Top agents recognized Frank Parks, owner/broker of Home Team Realty, announces that the top producer and top listing agent for March is Rachel Carey. April’s top producing agent is Bobby Nibblett and top listing agent is Rick Bennett.

Monday, May 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Trinity Transport in Seaford. Come meet our panel and learn directly from local small business people as they share their stories of business development. Delmarva Digital owners will share how they grew their business as a full service application development company. Sharen Hagerty of Home-based Administrative Services will talk about what happened when she left the corporate ranks and started her own business. You will have an opportunity to interact with the panel members during the course of the forum. And you will take home an online tool to help you decide if your passion can be translated into business success. The event is open to the public but seating is limited. The $5 registration fee includes a light meal. For more information and to reserve your seat, contact the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce at 629-9690 or admin@seafordchamber.com.

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Rommel’s ACE on Delmarva is accepting donations this month for Women Supporting Women (WSW), a regional non-profit organization whose mission is to “to provide awareness, education, and support to all those who are affected by breast cancer.” Participating stores include Stevensville, Cambridge, Salisbury and Ocean City, Md.; Seaford and Dover; and Selbyville, Exmore and Chincoteague, Va. This year’s campaign theme is “Hammer Out Breast Cancer.” With each donation of $1 or more during May, Rommel’s will give a coupon that offers the customer $5 off their next $25 purchase. WSW representatives will make appearances at select stores and offer information on their programs.

payers who came in that day for help had their issues resolved the same day. The Open House on May 15 is the first of three events scheduled through the end of June. The next two are planned for Saturday, June 5 and Saturday, June 26. For more information, visit www.IRS.gov.

Three leases signed in Seaford

Bradley Gillis, CCIM and Tom Knopp, advisors for Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, Md., recently completed three leases in Seaford. Two leases are located in the Seaford Industrial Park. Cintas, a uniform distribution facility, is leasing 8,600 square feet of office/warehouse space. The L&L Company, a flooring company that provides quality floor coverings and service to homebuilders and homeowners, has leased over 15,000 square feet. The third lease to State Farm Auto Insurance is located at Herring Run Professional Center. They will occupy 2,400 square feet. For more information, contact Bradley. Gillis@svn.com or Tom.Knopp@svn.com or call the office at 410-543-2440.

Moore appointed to board

The Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA) and its board of directors announce the appointment of Gregory V. Moore, P.E to its board of directors. He replaces William Dimondi, whose term expired in January. Moore is the current vice president and

principal civil engineer at Becker Morgan Group where he has worked since 1993. Governor Jack Markell formally offered Moore the appointment to the board position, which the State Senate approved and was accepted on April 21. The Delaware Solid Waste Authority’s board of directors is comprised of seven Delaware residents representing The City of Wilmington and the three counties. With the exception of its chairman, who serves at the pleasure of the governor, the board is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate for three-year terms. Board members serve voluntarily and without pay. For more information, visit www.dswa.com.

Delmarva Power rewards customers

Delmarva Power has filed a plan with the Delaware Public Service Commission that, if approved, would enable the utility to offer its electric customers a special pricing plan that would reward customers for reducing their energy use on hot summer days when demand and, consequently, the cost of supplying electricity is exceedingly high. The pricing plan would be phased-in for all of its Standard Offer Service residential and non-residential customers, beginning in 2011 and through 2013. Examples of reduced energy use include adjusting thermostats, limiting the use of lights, avoiding washing and drying clothes and running the dishwasher.

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The Internal Revenue Service will host a nationwide Open House on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., to help small businesses and individuals solve tax problems. IRS staff will be available on site or by phone to help taxpayers. In Delaware, the IRS Wilmington office, located at 844 King St., will be open. IRS locations will be equipped to handle issues involving notices and payments, return preparation, audits and a variety of other issues. At a previous IRS Open House on March 27, 88 percent of the tax-

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‘Aunt Minnie’ serves up the best memorable treats By James Diehl

innie O’Day has seen it all in her century of life – she’s lived through 18 presidents, survived the Great Depression and two world wars and has seen the world change in more ways than she cares to remember. She’s even been proposed to by a former senator turned vice president of the United States, one of thousands of men, women and children who have looked forward to, even craved, her unique style of homemade dumplings over the years. “I still remember Joe Biden came to the [Bridgeville] fire department one time and said he had only come to get a dumpling,” remembers O’Day, who was born on April 28, 1910 during the William Howard Taft administration. “Then he got down on one knee and said ‘please marry me; I just love your dumplings.’ ” Born on a farm just west of Georgetown, O’Day lived a meager existence as a girl. Her family of eight didn’t have much in the way of personal belongings during the early years of the 20th century, but it was a good life that the second youngest of eight children – two of O’Day’s sisters died during childbirth – wouldn’t trade for anything. “We may have been poor then, but we were all poor together,” remembers the former Minnie Short, who married Raymond O’Day on Christmas Eve in 1936. “Everybody lived the same kind of life. If you had something, you shared it with the other guy. If you knew somebody was sick, you were right there with a dish of some kind.” Living off their gardens in the summer while canning food to eat in the winter months, O’Day learned many a thing from her mother growing up, including how to make some of the best dumplings Sussex County has ever known. But years before wowing the Bridgeville community with her cooking, there was the matter of going to school, though not anything like the schools of today. O’Day attended a one-room schoolhouse near her home in western Sussex County, a structure that included eight grades in one tiny building. Sometimes she got to go to school, sometimes she didn’t, as fields needed to be plowed and crops needed to be harvested. “During the first months of school every year, boys, and mostly girls, too,

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Minnie O’Day prepared her famous dumplings at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department for more than 60 years, before finally hanging up her apron a couple of years ago.

After moving to Bridgeville in the mid 1930s, O’Day worked for a button factory in Federalsburg, Md., while her husband ran his own button shop in Bridgeville. She joined the lady’s auxiliary of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, shortly after Raymond O’Day became a fireman. That was in 1947, and she remained active until just a couple of years ago. Her first job for the auxiliary was making dumplings for the fire department’s biannual fundraising dinner. She was so good at the job that it remained her’s for 60 years. “My mother taught me how to make the dumplings and I guess I was just good at it,” says O’Day rather humbly. “At first I would make them by hand, but the more people we had come, the more I had to make. We finally got a machine and I could put my flour in a big pot and turn on the electric. Then all I had to do was add some salt and some shortening, and then some water.” O’Day’s secret to first class dumplings is the seasoning. “If you had chickens that were nice and fat and had a lot of grease to them, those dumplings were good because you could really taste the chicken,” she says.

For the last 60 years, thousands of people have enjoyed O’Day’s dumplings, as well as her oyster fritters. It’s hard to estimate how many dumplings she’s made in her lifetime, but a total of more than one million is not out of the question. She’s made them at the fire hall and at local churches and still makes them for her family today. She’s even taught other people how to make them, but no one else has been able to master the art that is Minnie’s famous dumplings. “People still request my dumplings today,” admits O’Day with a grin. “Others can make them now, too, but I always hear people say that those dumplings are good, but they’re not ‘Minnie’s dumplings.’ ” The last batch of dumplings O’Day made at the fire hall was when she was 97 years old. She misses it very much, and she’s not shy about saying so. While many people in western Sussex County know O’Day for the mouthwatering dumplings she made at every opportunity, there are many others in the Bridgeville area who know her for something else entirely. A cafeteria worker at the old Bridgeville School for 25 years, O’Day Continued to page nine

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Bridgeville Kiwanis’ chicken barbecue open for the season

The Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville opened their chicken barbecue fundraising project on April 24 to begin another year of operation. It will continue to operate every weekend through October 3. During July and August, the Chicken Barbecue will also be open every Friday. This is the 49th year of continuous operation. Funds go directly into the club’s service account to benefit children, youth, community service projects, elderly and to assist needy families. The Kiwanians share most of the weekends to assist local organizations with their fundraising efforts. These organizations must have an emphasis that helps area children and youth. The Kiwanians give over 3,000 work hours cooking the chicken, and 1,800 of these work hours are contributed cooking the chicken for 21 organizations. These organizations provide help and prepare and serve the chicken platters. The Kiwanis Club has been able to contribute to these organizations more than $30,000 per year for the past several years. The barbecue facility is located 4 miles west of Bridgeville at the intersection of Seashore Highway (Route 404) and Scotts Store Road (Route 36). When did it all begin? In 1961, the Kiwanis Club of Greenwood developed a plan to serve barbecue chicken

Aunt Minnie’s treats Continued from page eight

became known throughout the school as the lady who made the best “Wacky Cake” around. Made out of flour and cocoa, among other things, O’Day’s special creation is still remembered around town today. “I remember there was a man a couple of years ago at the Food Lion who came up to me and asked me if I was Minnie O’Day,” she says. “When I said I was, he went on to say how I always made the best Wacky Cake. Not long after that, I ran into another man who was telling me the same thing. That really made me feel good.” Known to make the kids’ pieces a little larger if she could, O’Day was well known and well liked at her hometown school. She even rode on area school busses for a while, helping out handicapped children destined for Georgetown’s Howard T. Ennis School. O’Day has witnessed an incredible amount of history during her 100 years on Planet Earth. But the moment she remembers most is the day in 1945 when World War II ended and the world was finally at peace. “I was at work at the button factory and I remember we closed down for the day,” she says. “Everybody was just so excited; we had a celebration.” With the passing of her youngest sibling five years ago, Minnie O’Day is now the last of her family still alive. Her husband passed away in 1965. She has spent a lifetime helping others in the best way she knows how – by cooking for them. She has a big heart, one she’s not hesitant to share with her friends in the community. “I’ll help anybody who needs help, if it’s something I can do,” she says. “I don’t want pay for anything that I do; I just like to cook and I like to be with people.” Minnie O’Day continues to live today in the home she and her husband built in the late 1930s, sandwiched between the home of the late Sen. Thurman Adams and the senator’s daughter, Polly Adams Mervine. Many in Bridgeville still lovingly refer to her today as “Aunt Minnie.”

platters every weekend during the summer months in an effort to raise funds for their annual service budget. The Greenwood club began their barbecue operation near the state fire tower at the Delaware/Maryland state line on Route 404. After two years, the chicken barbecue was moved to its present location as it would receive more exposure to passing traffic. This proved to be very successful, but also very

demanding, concerning the limited membership available to operate for an entire summer. Therefore, for the 1965 season the Greenwood Kiwanians invited the Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville to assist with the operation on the chicken barbecue the first half of the summer while they operated it the last half. This continued through the 1991 season, after which the Kiwanis Club of Greenwood dissolved.

Today, as one travels throughout Delmarva, they will pass many chicken barbecue stands, but research indicates that this Kiwanis Chicken Barbecue was the first of its kind on Delmarva. The original recipe included eggs, but after a couple of years, it was changed to its present recipe which includes white vinegar, salt, pepper, water, margarine and a secret ingredient.

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531 E FOURTH ST, LAUREL - Great first home or residence for those slowing down. This wellmaintained 2-bR home offers a brand new roof, new carpet, fresh paint, large backyard & shed. also a good rental opportunity for investors. $89,900 (#577028) From Rt 13 at Carey’s, proceed W on Rt 24, bear L at the Y, home is on R HOSTESS: Tina Moore

125 South Shipley Street, Seaford, DE Charming 3 bdrm, 2 ba home on a corner lot. Home is close to schools and shopping. Home is ready for new owners! MLS# 571553 REDUCED $154,900 Directions: From Rte 13, go W on Stein Highway, turn left on Shipley Street (Wilmington Trust on corner), last home on left side, look for sign. Hostess - Dawn Collins 302841-5682

10368 Fox Glen Drive, Bridgeville, DE This 4 bdrm, 3.5 ba home is ready to move in. Great house for the car enthusiast. 2 car detached garage and a 2 car attached garage, 4 cars total. Private lot with sunroom on back and view of the wildlife. MLS# 563879 $399,900 Directions: North on 13, turn R on Camp Rd., turn R on Eskridge Rd., turn R into Fox Glen, house is at the end, look for sign. Hostess - Carol Crouse 302-236-4648

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MORNING STAR • MAy 13 - 19, 2010

Delaware drivers say distracted driving is major safety concern, support stronger state penalties The newest poll released by AAA MidAtlantic indicates that motorists across the nation, as well as in Delaware, view distracted driving, particularly texting while driving, as a major traffic safety concern. The survey also shows a strong level of support for stronger distracted driving penalties. The poll findings came at the heels of “No Phone Zone Day,” Friday, April 30, when TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey, with the help of corporations and safety organizations across the country, called upon drivers to take a pledge to end deadly distracted driving behaviors. According to AAA Mid-Atlantic’s 2009-2010 Transportation Poll, which surveyed AAA members, an overwhelming majority of motorists nationwide – 79 percent – support establishing stricter penalties for distracted driving. For Delaware AAA members surveyed, the support is even higher at 87 percent. Seventy-seven percent of the Delaware members polled rank texting or e-mailing

while driving as the most dangerous of a list of five distracted driving activities. Thus it is not surprising that 92 percent support banning text messaging for all drivers. Cell phone usage while driving is also a significant concern to Delaware motorists with 64 percent strongly supporting a ban on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices by all drivers. Additionally: • 25 percent of Delaware motorists strongly support laws to allow using hands-free systems with manual dialing and headsets; and • 28 percent strongly oppose drivers using a hands-free system at all.

There are measures currently pending in Dover that would address distracted driving. House Bill 1 is looking to ban texting, emailing, browsing the Internet and using a hand-held cell phone while driving. Some lawmakers would like a full cell phone ban in Delaware. House Bill 298 is

looking to prohibit the use of hand held cell phones by drivers in a moving vehicle. Delaware currently restricts the use of cell phones for drivers with a learner’s permit and for school bus operators. Drivers are encouraged to take the No Phone Zone pledge at Oprah’s website, www.oprah.com/nophonezone. By signing the pledge, drivers agree to make their car a No Phone Zone and refrain from using their phone while driving, eliminating distractions from incoming calls, texts or e-mails. Studies show that the safest action is to avoid using your cell phone while driving. A 2008 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that talking on a cell phone while driving – regardless of whether it’s hand-held or hands-free, quadruples a driver’s chances of being in a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 6,000 people were killed and an estimated 515,000 people were injured in 2008 due to distracted driving.

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The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) reminds the public to visit the scenic Delaware Highway Memorial Garden located at the Smyrna Rest Area. The Memorial Garden provides an opportunity for friends and family to remember a loved one who was killed in a traffic fatality on a Delaware roadway by ordering a free, personalized engraved brick for placement in the garden’s pathway. In addition, there is a separate section specifically for deaths involving impaired driving (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, etc.). There is no cost for the brick, but the death must have occurred on a Delaware roadway. Brick orders are verified through the Delaware State Police and/ or the Office of Vital Statistics. Only one personalized brick per deceased individual is permitted. To order a free brick, contact DelDOT Public Relations at 302-760-2080 or (in-state) 800-652-5600.

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$294,900 Villa w/open floor plan overlooking beautiful golfcourse has hardwood and tile floors, gas fireplace. 42” maple cabinets w/corian, his and her walk-in closets in master, epoxy floors and cabinets in garage. Sunroom and patio overlook the pond, 14th and 15th golf course tee. HOSTESS: Brenda Rambo DIRECTIONS: From Rt 13, turn into Heritage Shores, circle around the clubhouse, Heritage Shores Drive, 1st right, right on Emily’s Pintail, right on Gadwall. Home on right--sign in window

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$249,900 This home has it all! Very spacious, great location, granite countertops in kitchen, sun/ Florida room has tile flooring and wicker furniture can stay. Lovely landscaping w/exterior landscape lighting. HOSTESS: Michelle Mayer DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 13 Seaford, turn onto Rt 20 W (Stein Hwy) proceed thru, turn onto Atlanta Road, go approx. 2 miles to Wesley Church Rd. bear right onto Hearns Pond Rd. house on right.

$259,900 Beautiful home! First floor master suite, great open floor plan. All bedrooms have walk-in closets. Picture perfect! HOSTESS: Angie Zebley DIRECTIONS: West on Stein Hwy. right on Atlanta Road, Dev. is 2 miles on right. Take right into Gov. Grant, 2nd left, look for sign.

$309,900 Pristine! When you walk through the door, you know you are home. This lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath home gives you that cozy feeling with plenty of room. This home features many upgrades, from kitchen cabinets to the screened porch. A must see in Heritage Shores. HOST: Trey Hardesty DIRECTIONS: Enter Heritage Shores from Rt 13. Make left at clubhouse. Go 3/4 around next circle to Will’s Island. Make a right onto Emily’s Pintail. Home on the left. House comes with 2-10 home warranty.

$369,000 The charm of yester-year with the conveniences of today! Sprawling colonial on almost 3 acres. Updated through-out. Come tour this historic, beautiful property. Home warranty included! HOSTESS: Dana Caplan DIRECTIONS: Atlanta Rd., from 20 West, turn right, right onto Wesley Church Rd., Home is on left.

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MORNING STAR • MAy 13 - 19, 2010

Copper thefts take on dangerous threat in area homes By Tony E. Windsor

A recent home explosion in Laurel has resulted in fire officials adding a new concern to their list of cautionary efforts homeowners can take to stay safe. Randy Lee, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, says prior to the late April explosion of a home near Laurel, his office had not really considered the threat to home safety created by the rash of recent copper thefts. Before the house explosion, which sent five members of a local family to the hospital with burns and broken bones, the copper thefts were largely relegated to local farm irrigation systems. “This is the first incident of this type we have had,” Lee said. “We never thought about it from a perspective of someone stealing the copper gas line from a residence and then a home occupant turning the gas on. This is another thought process for us to go through.” The house explosion occurred around 10 p.m., Monday, April 27, at a home located on Dogwood Lane, Laurel. Heather Bennett and Jason Bradford and their three children were home at the time of the explosion and all were transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and all but the father have since been released. Lee said the home where the explosion

occurred had been unoccupied for a while and the owner had not had the opportunity to have all of the utilities serviced before the family moved in. “The copper line would be located under the house and out of sight,” he said. “It is not like someone stole an air conditioner unit and you would obviously recognize that it was gone. In this case, you would not realize there was no line until you started smelling gas, or there was an explosion.” Lee said once the gas had built up under the house, the family did smell the odor and realizing they must have a leak, went outside and shut the propane tank supply off. However, by this time it was too late. “They did the right thing, but unfortunately the gas had built up and a spark from a water pump under the house provided the ignition,” Lee said. “The explosion created by a gas leak like this actually blows outward and then sucks back in. There was little fire because the actual fire would be located at the site of the ignition and the blast return actually blows the fire out.” Lee said the proper thing to do should occupants of a home begin to smell the odor of a gas leak, is to exit the home immediately, shut off the gas supply and if possible, the main electric supply to the home and contact 911. The most important

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thing is get out of the residence until emergency workers can respond and assure that it is safe to return. “If you shut off the gas supply you still have to be concerned about the gas that has already built up,” he said. “LP (liquid petroleum) is heavier than air, so it will stay close to the ground and must build up to a point where you can actually smell the odor. By that time there is a significant danger from ignition. If you shut off the electric you eliminate the ignition source.” The theft of copper lines from local irrigation systems has been creating a nuisance and major expense to area property owners. Delaware State Police said there have been over 20 incidents reported, largely from downstate properties. On April 24, two copper-theft related reports came in from property owners in Ellendale and Seaford. State police arrested a Laurel man, Charles Toomey, 30, in connection with copper thefts on three local farms. He has been charged with theft, trespassing and conspiracy. Police said he is not suspected in connection with the Laurel house explosion. Police say that because of the nature of copper theft crimes, it is difficult for homeowners to secure their property. “The

best prevention is to have homeowners and neighbors look out for one another,” police said. “Should someone plan on having work done on their irrigation system, they should let their neighbors know so that one would expect workers on the property. This way, if an unfamiliar or unexpected subject is seen in the area pulling from an irrigation system, the police can be called.” The State Fire Marshal’s Office adds that given the new dangerous twist to copper thefts, homeowners who have gone on vacation, have rental properties, or seasonal properties that have been unoccupied for any length of time, should inspect their gas lines before going back into the home or accessing any utilities. Lee said the State Fire Marshal’s Office is working with Delaware State Police and should arrests be made in connection with the copper thefts of the Laurel home, investigators will confer with the Attorney General’s Office. “We are very concerned about this and want to make sure we are able to work with the AG’s (Attorney General) office to see what criminal charges can be brought against the individuals who may be responsible for this serious crime. There is no question this had the potential to have been a fatal incident,” he said.

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Stroke survivor will speak at Nanticoke Memorial May is National Stroke Awareness month. According to the American Stroke Association, each year about 700,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. It is the nation’s third largest cause of death. Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen to the brain is blocked by a clot or ruptures. Treatment for a stroke must be given within three hours of the onset of the stroke. Minutes matter! Nanticoke Memorial Hospital was the first hospital in the state of Delaware to receive advanced certification for its stroke program. This means that Nanticoke meets treatment protocols for stroke, which include each patient receiving an evaluation

within ten minutes of arriving at the Emergency Department, receiving a CT scan within 25 minutes, and all CT scans interpreted within 20 minutes. This allows patients who qualify to receive t-PA or a clot-busting drug within three hours of the onset of a stroke and within sixty minutes of arriving at the Emergency Department. Mark your calendars for May 25 when Ron Gardner, author, motivational speaker, and stroke survivor will be speaking about adjusting to life after a stroke. This will be a great presentation to learn more about the effects of stroke, how life changes, and how to provide support for someone who has had a stroke. Information about stroke and a free blood pressure screening will also be provided. Gardner will be speaking at 3 p.m. in the

cafeteria at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. The community is invited. Nanticoke Health Services features a full-service community hospital and an award-winning, long-term care facility. The hospital has emergency services ranked #1 in Delaware for heart emergencies, a comprehensive cancer center, a Nationally Accredited Stroke Center and Nationally Accredited Sleep Center, the only Delaware health care facility to have an Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation program certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and a growing physician network that includes physicians in over 37 different specialties. For further information, call 629-6611 or visit www.nanticoke.org.

May is National Stroke Awareness month. Know the signs. The sooner you get help, the better your chances of recovery.

Health coverage is now available for children under the age of 27 As a result of changes made by the recently enacted Affordable Care Act, health coverage provided for an employee’s children under age 27 is now generally tax-free to the employee, effective March 30, 2010. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that these changes immediately allow employers with cafeteria plans – plans that allow employees to choose from a menu of tax-free benefit options and cash or taxable benefits – to permit employees to begin making pre-tax contributions to pay for this expanded benefit. IRS Notice 2010-38, posted on the IRS website, IRS.gov, explains these changes and provides further guidance to employers, employees, health insurers and other interested taxpayers. This expanded health care tax benefit applies to various workplace and retiree health plans. It also applies to self-employed individuals who qualify for the self-employed health insurance deduction on their federal income tax return. Employees who have children who will not have reached age 27 by the end of the year are eligible for the new tax benefit from March 30, 2010, forward, if the children are already covered under the employer’s plan or are added to the employer’s plan

at any time. For this purpose, a child includes a son, daughter, stepchild, adopted child or eligible foster child. This new age 27 standard replaces the lower age limits that applied under prior tax law, as well as the requirement that a child generally qualify as a dependent for tax purposes. The notice says that employers with cafeteria plans may permit employees to immediately make pre-tax salary reduction contributions to provide coverage for children under age 27, even if the cafeteria plan has not yet been amended to cover these individuals. Plan sponsors then have until the end of 2010 to amend their cafeteria plan language to incorporate this change. The Affordable Care Act also requires plans that provide dependent coverage of children to continue to make the coverage available for an adult child until the child turns age 26. The extended coverage must be provided not later than plan years beginning on or after Sept. 23, 2010. The favorable tax treatment described in the notice applies to that extended coverage. More information on this and other health care provisions can be found on IRS.gov.

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Cub Scouts who participated in the “Get in Gear” Trap Pond Bike Rally on May 1.

Cub Scout Jarad Alpert builds a blue bird house at the GreenWing event. Two of the Cub Scouts from Pack 90, Jarad Alpert and Jimmie Givens, who camped out at the Delaware’s “GreenWing” Ducks Unlimited event on April 24 in Greenwood.

Cub Scouts Tyler and Colby Lowrey won raffle prizes at the Trap Pond Bike Rally.

Cub Scout Nick Parsons won a bike helmet at the Trap Pond Bike Rally.

Route selected for MAPP Project Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI), the parent company of Delmarva Power, has announced that after considerable public input and months of study, the company has proposed the Choptank Route through Dorchester County, Md., for the Mid-Atlantic Power Pathway (MAPP) project. MAPP, a proposed high-voltage transmission line that will help bring reliable and affordable power to the Delmarva Peninsula, will run from northern Virginia, across southern Maryland, under the Chesapeake Bay, through Dorchester and Wicomico counties in Maryland, and end near Millsboro. Under the proposed route, the Dorchester County portion of the line will follow the Choptank River underwater and make landfall east of Cambridge, Md. The line will run underground until reaching a point southeast of Route 16. It will then transition to above ground northeast of Route 50 before crossing over the Nanticoke River near Vienna, Md. For the land portion of the route through Dorchester County, the company has been successful in acquiring the majority of the necessary rights-of-way to construct the line. A map is available at (www.powerpathway.com). “With input from landowners, residents, environmental groups and government officials, we believe that the Choptank Route is the best choice as it minimizes the impact on the environment, agriculture and culturally significant areas in the county,” said Bob Jubic, MAPP project manager. After hearing the public’s comments, PHI charted a route that will avoid sensitive sites such as the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and the proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park. Working with local watermen, PHI mapped, surveyed and selected an underwater route that avoids a majority of the oyster beds in the area. PHI must mitigate for any oyster beds that are disturbed. The company expects to continue working with local watermen on that phase of the project. “This project could be a real boost to the oyster population in the Choptank River and the Bay and we’re encouraged that it may mean some of our local watermen will find work in the process,” said Ben Parks, president of the Dorchester

Seafood Harvesters Association. Jubic said construction will minimize the impact on fishing and will avoid environmentally sensitive periods such as migration or spawning seasons. “The proposed Choptank Route is substantially different from earlier plans,” Jubic said. “We have reduced the length of the overhead portion of the line by nearly two-thirds and, for the majority of the route, shortened the poles from an average of 125 feet high, down to approximately 100 feet.” In addition, the river route minimizes the impact on farmland. The MAPP line will fill a significant void in the region’s high-voltage transmission system. “Currently, on the Delmarva Peninsula, no such high-voltage transmission lines exist,” Jubic said. “The transmission system on the Peninsula requires an upgrade. MAPP will help meet the region’s need for reliable and affordable energy.” The project, including the route, requires approvals from federal and state agencies, including the Maryland Public Service Commission. PHI’s selection of a proposed route is a necessary step in the formal agency review and approval process. Interested persons may comment through public hearings to be scheduled by these agencies later in the process, as well as written remarks. Construction will begin when PHI has obtained all required permits and authorizations. Visit the MAPP office at 828 Airpax Road, Suite B700, in Cambridge, Md. MAPP office hours are Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call the MAPP office at 410-221-6207 or visit www.powerpathway.com.

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Seaford Chamber presents customer service awards The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce recently presented the monthly Exceptional Customer Service awards to the following businesses: The News Print Shop, Bridgeville; Drs. Lynch & Rodriquez, DDS, Seaford; and Seaford Animal Hospital, Seaford. We are looking for your story. If you have received exceptional customer service from a business in Seaford, either in person or by telephone, share it with us. The business does not have to be a Chamber of Commerce member but must be located in or around Seaford. Nominate someone that has provided exceptional

customer service to you — whether it be your hairdresser, your co-worker, somewhere you shop or eat — we want to award people and businesses who give us service that goes above and beyond. Submit your nominations to: The Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 26, Seaford, Delaware, 19973; fax 629-0281; admin@seafordchamber.com. One nomination is selected each month as the recipient of the Exceptional Customer Service Award. At the end of each year, the community selects the business that best represents the spirit of “excellent customer service.”

Seaford Animal Hospital - in the front row, from left are Jamie Ober, Katey Tull, Megan Griffin, Jasmine Walter, Jennifer Carey; middle row, Cathy Buck, Suzanne Wade, Donna Anthony, Carol Willin, Mary Eagle, DVM; back row, Bill Wade, DVMCVA; Cheryl Cain; Craig Metzner, DVM. Not pictured is Tara Voss.

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For the second year in a row, a group of state officials and cycling enthusiasts recently spent a week rolling across Delaware visiting communities and explaining why people should attend the upcoming Delaware Bike Summit. The “rolling press conference,” began in Bethany Beach and ended at the Wilmington Grand Opera House, the site of the summit. “We did this last year, and it was very successful,” said Amy Wilburn, director of the Delaware Bicycle Council. “By actually visiting the towns, we’re able to demonstrate our commitment to each community. If we are truly going to make Delaware more bicycle friendly, then all of the communities must work together.”

Scheduled for May 21 at Wilmington’s Baby Grand Opera House, the Delaware Bike Summit is a one-day conference featuring speakers from Delaware and across the country, who will discuss the methods that work and do not work in the effort to make a community more bicycle friendly. The committee planning the Bike Summit is made up of officials from The Delaware Bicycle Council, Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Wilmington Area Planning Council, Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization, White Clay Bicycle Club and Sussex Cyclists and Bike Delaware. To register for the Bike Summit on May 21, visit www.bike.deldot.gov. For more information, contact Jim Westhoff at 302-760-2160.

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Police Journal Two more arrested for stealing copper from irrigation systems

Delaware State Police have arrested two more suspects for their alleged involvement in stealing copper from farm irrigation systems on Thursday, May 6. The suspects are Jerry W. Miller, 24, of Whaleyville, Md. And Timothy Wells, Miller 26, of Delmar, Del. Troopers extradited Miller from Maryland and Wells was taken into custody in the Delmar area. Miller was charged with felony theft, 2 counts of conspiracy, criminal mischief and trespass. He was Wells committed to the Department of Correction in default of $4,000 bail. Wells was charged with 2 counts of felony theft, 2 counts of conspiracy, criminal mischief and 2 counts of trespass. He was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $5,500 bail. The thefts were from farms in the Gumboro and Delmar areas. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

Arrests in brutal robbery Delaware State Police have arrested a 20-year-old Bethany Beach man for the brutal robbery and assault of a 54-year-old man back in April. During a burglary investigation, troopers found evidence implicating Robert Ellison in the crime. Ellison

Fire in poultry house

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a poultry house fire on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM on the 6000 block of Dublin Hill Road, Bridgeville, DE. The Bridgeville, Greenwood, Georgetown, Seaford, Blades, Laurel and Farmington Fire Departments assisted by the Delaware Forestry Department responded to the alarm. On arrival they encountered a poultry house fully involved in fire. The fire spread throughout the structure causing total collapse. Due to high winds the fire spread to a wooded area nearby and burned approximately three acres No injuries were reported. Damages have been estimated at approximately

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Church secretary charged

In late April, Seaford Police received information from St. Johns Church officials in Seaford alleging that Penny Kimbrough, a church financial secretary, had unlawfully obtained funds from church accounts. The investigation by the Seaford Police Criminal Investigations Division revealed that Kimbrough, who had been employed by the church for over three years, had unlawfully obtained a credit card using the church’s name, written checks to herself and unlawfully used church credit cards for personal use. Kimbrough was arrested at her home in Seaford on May 7 and transported to the Seaford Police Department for processing. Charges include theft, falsifying business record, three counts of unlawful use of a credit card and racketeering. She was arraigned at the Justice of the Peace Court #4 in Seaford and released on $66,000 unsecured bond pending a preliminary hearing in the Court of Common Pleas.

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After holding steady for most of April, gas prices saw a dramatic upturn last week. In the past week gasoline prices have jumped 5 cents nationally to $2.93 on Thursday, a high not seen since October 18, 2008, only to retreat slightly on Friday to $2.92. Despite reports to the contrary, the recent up-tick in pump prices is not a result of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but rather the federally mandated switchover to more expensive summer gas blends that began May 1. Crude Oil Prices Crude oil saw a dramatic downturn. Crude began the week at $86.15 a barrel and fell throughout the week to below $76 a barrel Friday, a $10 or 13%

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Delaware State Police are investigating a two-car crash that killed a Seaford man. The crash occurred Tuesday at 7:25 a.m. in the southbound lane of US 13, south of Bridgeville. Police said Aaron C. Rust, 40, of Milford, was operating a 1999 International concrete mixer and stopped for a red light in traffic in the right lane. For unknown reasons a 1998 GMC Sonoma also traveling southbound failed to stop for traffic and struck the rear of the concrete mixer. Killed in the crash was Charles C. Bryant, 46, of Seaford. All operators were wearing their seat belts. Alcohol and drug involvement is pending review by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours.

Pet vaccine clinic Saturday

On Saturday, May 15, from 9:30 to noon Dr. Jaine Weise of Vet On The Go will sponsor a Vaccine Clinic at the Concord Pet Store in Seaford. Cost of the rabies vaccine is $20. Other vaccines available are: dog and cat distemper, kennel cough, leukemia and lymes vaccines. On-site Heartworm/Lymes testing and microchipping are also available.

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Report issued on Delaware pediatrician pedophile case

Widener University Law Dean Linda L. Ammons has completed her independent review into the matter of Lewes pediatrician Dr. Earl Bradley. Ammons this week presented a list of 68 recommendations, ranging from proposed changes in state law to more public accountability for the people who investigate misconduct claims against physicians, as she shared the findings of her independent review with Gov. Jack Markell. Markell tapped Ammons January 13 to undertake the review after the arrest of Dr. Earl Bradley, the Lewes pediatrician accused of sexually assaulting more than 100 children in his care. Prosecutors allege Bradley filmed many of the assaults. Markell asked the dean to probe Delaware statutory and administrative procedures governing child abuse and exploitation to explain how alleged criminal behavior at such a massive scale could go undetected for so long. Prosecutors allege the abuse dates back decades. Working on a pro bono basis, Ammons spoke with nearly 70 people around the country in an exhaustive examination of the facts and circumstances. The dean completed her report late Monday and presented it to the governor Tuesday morning. He is now briefing leadership of both political parties from both legislative chambers on it. Ammons called the criminal case against Bradley on charges of rape and molestation “perhaps the pedophilia case of the century,” in her report. She wrote that no one mandated by Delaware law to report child abuse had forwarded information about Bradley to state agencies in the manner required by current law. She found that only two people – Lt. Kenneth Brown of the Milford Police Department and Lynda Barnes, Bradley’s sister and former office manager – had attempted to call attention to concerns and suspicions about Bradley’s behavior. Instead, the pediatrician was able to continue practicing despite complaints about his behavior first raised in Pennsylvania in the 1990s through a combination of Bradley’s cunning, carelessness and inattention to detail by the Medical Society of Delaware and Beebe Medical Center, communication breakdowns and a lack of action by a medical regulatory board with a reputation for protecting the very individuals it is meant to police, according to her report. “A mass tragedy of this magnitude may have been pre-empted if the individuals directly involved had been alert, less willing to give Bradley the benefit of the doubt, and if they had scrupulously followed the law,” Ammons concluded. “Systems were in place to catch a per-

petrator, but, they were either not properly assessed, or when called upon, human and mechanical error prevented the appropriate actions from being taken.” Among her findings: • A nurse at Beebe Medical Center told hospital officials in November 1996 that she had concerns about Bradley taking photos of patients in his office without their guardians’ knowledge. She also complained to her supervisors about excessive kissing of patients and inappropriate remarks about females, and questioned his medical practices involving young female patients. The nurse remembered giving the hospital names of complaining patients and offered to provide many more, but the hospital declined the offer. Ammons found the hospital did not report the information to authorities, including the state medical board.

• An apparent fax machine transmission error caused a letter by Barnes, airing concerns about her brother’s unprofessional behavior, to cut off one of its two pages en route to the Delaware Medical Society. The affected copy included a section noting parents had complained about Bradley improperly touching their daughters. However, enough of the letter did transmit to warrant a formal referral to the Board of Medical Practice, which licenses and regulates Delaware doctors and is authorized to conduct investigations. Ammons found that was not done – and the lack of action was inconsistent with what the law would require. • Multiple entities reported different and sometimes conflicting stories on who they thought was taking responsibility for alerting the Board of Medical Practice to the complaints and allegations against Bradley. The board did not log a complaint until after the allegations were publicized by the media in 2009, despite the law requiring six classes of people to have done so years before in a matter like this. Ammons found specifically that the Department of Justice should have communicated directly and in writing to the board about allegations against Bradley as early as 2005, noting others who would have reported to the board refrained from doing so, instead apparently relying on the Justice Department’s representation that it would. Markell also asked the dean to provide recommendations that would foster a childprotection community of collaboration and accountability to better protect children from predators. She responded with 68 recommendations, including these 14: For the Board of Medical Practice: 1.) Open the board’s hearings to the public and communicate hearing outcomes through easily accessible public records.

2.) Add public and other professional members to the board, now made up of medical experts, to enhance objectivity. 3.) Professionalize the hearing process by hiring administrative law judges to conduct the hearings and make findings of fact for the board.

For the executive branch: 4.) Establish clear internal administrative disciplinary sanctions for agencies that fail to meet their responsibilities for reporting child abuse. 5.) Establish a central repository for reports of all accusations by name of alleged victim and accused perpetrator, accessible to all law enforcement, medical and child welfare agencies. For the Department of Justice: 6.) Establish internal protocol to ensure deputies and staff report vital information to the requisite agencies about suspected abusers. 7.) Evaluate whether deputy attorneys general are too risk-averse in taking hard cases. 8.) Invest in a comprehensive casemanagement system accessible to all deputy attorneys general to track every civil and criminal case.

For the General Assembly: 9.) Consider whether a sexually violent or dangerous predatory statute, which requires civil commitment of those who are a threat to the public but cannot be successfully prosecuted, should be adopted. Twenty states have such a provision. 10.) Amend Delaware law to make it clear when and if law enforcement agencies are exempt from reporting to the medical board. 11.) Ensure that licensing boards have access to any criminal report. 12.) Increase penalties for those who violate the law’s reporting mandates. For hospitals: 13.) Have consistent protocol guidelines as to how they will investigate, and keep records concerning all medical personnel if allegations of sexual exploitation are raised. For the Delaware Medical Society: 14.) Keep more thorough records of what is discussed with the state Board of Medical Practice. The full report can be found on the governor’s homepage at governor.delaware.gov or through the law school website at law. widener.edu/bradleyreport.

TICE HONORED - The Delaware Department of Correction held its 19th annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, April 22, at its Administrative Building in Dover, handing out employee of the year honors and accolades for outstanding efforts in 2009. Here, Virginia Tice, Georgetown Probation & Parole, (center) receives the Department of Correction’s Probation & Parole Director’s Award from Karl Hines (left), Bureau Chief of Community Corrections, and DOC Commissioner Carl Danberg. Tice resides in Laurel.

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Residents missing chance to take advantage of housing programs By Ronald MacArthur

Sussex County residents are missing out on programs offered by the Delaware State Housing Authority. County officials want to change that. County Administrator David Baker is spearheading a campaign to make sure county residents are aware of programs. “It would enable more Sussex County homebuyers and help improve the real estate and construction industries,” Baker said. Authority director Anas Ben Addi agreed with Baker and said more would be done to reach out to Sussex residents. Addi told county council at its Tuesday, April 27, meeting that an affordability gap continues to keep many Sussex residents out of the housing market. Those making the median Sussex income of $58,600 can af-

ford a $200,000 mortgage, which is $37,000 less than the median home cost of $237,000. The authority’s programs can help residents bridge the gap – if they are aware of them. While the county accounts for 20 percent of the state’s population, it accounts for only 6 percent, or 46 participants, in the authority’s affordable homeownership assistance program. In an emergency mortgage assistance program, only 11 of the 186 participants have been from Sussex County, and only one Sussex resident has taken advantage of a homeownership grant program to help with closing costs. “Do you think having an office in Sussex County would help?” asked Councilman George Cole, R-Ocean View. The authority has offices in Dover and Wilmington, but

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Kelly’s Crusaders are named top group for MS Walk By Lynn R. Parks

At a recent walk to benefit the Delaware chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Kelly Griffith was given an award for putting together the team that at last year’s walk collected the most money. Kelly’s Crusaders collected nearly $4,000 before last year’s walk. This year, Griffith’s team collected about $5,000. She hopes that next year, Kelly’s Crusaders gets a second award for top team. And that’s pretty likely. The entire walk, according to Karen Kukulka with the society’s Delaware chapter, brought in about $6,000. “This walk reminds me of what wonderful friends and family I have,” said Griffith, who lives near Seaford and who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003. “They walked for me and I appreciate those kinds of things.” The western Sussex walk is one of five walks that the chapter holds throughout Delaware in the spring. For the second year, it was held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. About 100 people, walking for 10 teams, attended, Kukulka said, twice the number of participants last year. “This walk is definitely growing,” she said. “We are excited to see how much bigger it is next year.” The walk will be held in Heritage Shores again next spring. Kukulka said that in addition to raising money, the walks promote awareness of multiple sclerosis, a potentially crippling and progressive disease that strikes young adults. Delaware, she added, has one of the highest incidence rates of MS in the United States. “It’s important for people to have a better understanding of this disease,” she

‘Little Sisters’ sought for pageant

The Miss Delaware Organization announces the fifth annual Miss Delaware “Little Sister” Program. This program is open to all girls between the ages of 5 and 12. The “Little Sisters” will have the opportunity to participate in the 2010 Miss Delaware Pageant during Preliminary Competitions on Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11, at

Kelly’s Crusaders, captained by Kelly Griffith, was the largest, top fundraising team at the MS Walk at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville this year.

added. “During our walks, patients as well as friends are able to connect in a positive way and reach out to one another.” Before the start of Friday’s walk, the Star-Spangled Banner was sung by Miss Mid-Atlantic, Shaila Gillis. Griffith’s daughter, 11-year-old Kristian, sang pop star Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.” Kristian holds two titles, Junior Miss Towne and Country and Delaware’s Royal Classic Pre-Teen. Following the songs, Kelly Griffith, with the help of two of her three daughters, Kristian and Alexa, 8, cut a ribbon to

start the walk. Griffith’s eldest daughter, Katey, 23, of Smyrna, also joined in the walk. Participants walked three miles around the golf course at Heritage Shores. Following the walk, they enjoyed a buffet meal in the clubhouse, compliments of Heritage Shores. Griffith has participated in walks to benefit the MS Society for seven years. She is grateful for the opportunity to help to raise money for the society, which is very helpful to people suffering from the illness, she said. “It is a wonderful resource for provid-

ing funding and help, as well as for education,” she said. The society, founded in 1946, provides information to patients and their families about ways of managing the symptoms of MS and can assist in paying for such things as wheelchair ramps, chairs for the shower and lessons in driving a speciallyequipped car. The society can also help pay for respite care, so that a patient’s caregiver can get a day off now and then. For details, call the chapter, 302-6555610.

Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Dover. Your donation of $100 will include: a Miss Delaware Little Sister tiara; a Miss Delaware Little Sister t-shirt; free admission to all Preliminary Competition shows for the Little Sister (additional tickets can be purchased separately); the opportunity to perform on stage at the Miss Delaware 2010 Pageant with Miss Delaware 2009, Heather Lehman; the opportunity to escort a 2010 Miss Delaware contestant during

preliminary evening gown competition; a personalized autographed photo of Miss Delaware 2009; and your name listed in the Miss Delaware 2010 Pageant Program Book. No dance training is necessary. All proceeds will benefit the Miss Delaware Scholarship Awards. One required rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m. in the Rollins Theatre, Dover Downs Hotel and

Casino, Dover. For more information and application materials, contact Aimee Voshell String at 302-448-9445 or aimeestring@yahoo. com; or Sandy Soucek at ses36@aol.com. Space is limited and a $25 deposit is required to hold your spot with the balance due no later than May 15. Little Sisters will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit www.missde.org.

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Community Bulletin Board ‘Touch a Truck’ on May 22

The Banning and Trinity Foundations will hold a “Touch-a-Truck” family event on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Trinity Transport’s parking lot. The event will feature all types of equipment for kids to touch, feel and explore, including trucks, bulldozers, electrical units, fire trucks, police vehicles, farm equipment, race cars and more. Fun activities for kids include face painting, a horn honking show and “meet the local heroes,” area policemen and firemen. There will be plenty of refreshments, including Pizza King pizza, hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for four people. Proceeds benefit the Banning and Trinity Foundations, which support community development through supporting programs such as the Delmarva Teen Challenge and the Delaware Youth Leadership Academy and national charities such as Relay for Life and the American Heart Association. For more information, visit www.trinitytransport.com or contact Brandy McMullen at brandy.mcmullen@trinitytransport. com or 800-846-3400.

Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast

Applebee’s in Seaford is hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to support Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program on Saturday, May 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. The cost is $6 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, contact Glenn Phillips Sr., program assistant of DAPI – Empowering Youth for a Bright Future, at 629-7790 ext 317 or 236-0321.

Class of 1965 need addresses

The SHS Class of 1965 Reunion Committee is planning their 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 9. They still need addresses for the following classmates: Luiz Bueno, Tyronne Drummond, Barbara Frazier Burk, Faye Hayes Wright, Irvin Johnson, Kenny Mullin, Ronald West, Wayne Hastings, Dee Dee Helfrich Anderson, Pete Viggiano, Susan Hydock Wessells and Sandra Turner. If you have any information to share, call Donna Hastings Angell at 6298077 or email her at woodlandangell@ hotmail.com.

Nanticoke Riverfest is July 8-10

The 16th annual Nanticoke Riverfest, designed to showcase the Nanticoke River and downtown Seaford, will take place Thursday and Friday, July 8-9, starting at 5 p.m. and all day Saturday, July 10, in the area in and around downtown Sea-

ford. This year’s theme “Sweet 16,” celebrates the longevity of the festival and adds a 1950’s flare. The festival will kick off on Thursday, July 8 with the carnival, opening ceremonies and music in and around Gateway Park. Friday night will feature the popular Little and Junior Miss Riverfest Pageant and entertainment by the Funsters. On Saturday, the Nanticoke Riverfest will feature the annual float-in, canoe and kayak races and duck dash and shopping, entertainment and giveaways for the casual visitor. Riverfest is partnering with the Seaford Historical Society and Southern Delaware Tourism to showcase the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, America’s first national water trail. For more information about Riverfest, visit www.nanticokeriverfest.com or call 629-9173.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic

There will be a rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, May 22, 8 – 10 a.m., at the Seaford Fire Station, rain or shine. Leashes and carriers are required. Dr. Mike Metzler of Four Paws is the attending veterinarian. Cost will be $13 rabies, $10 distemper/parvo shots. Cash only. The clinic is sponsored by Homeless Cat Helpers, Inc.

National Safe Boating Day

The U.S. Coast Guard Seaford Flotilla will be presenting National Safe Boating Day at the Nanticoke River Marina on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Marina is located on 30 S. Market St., Seaford. Admission is free. Displays and activities wll include safety information, USCG Auxiliary Seaford free vessel safety check, Sea Scouts, fitting booth for life jackets, sign up for safe boating class or paddlesports class and more. For further information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 398-0309.

SHS 20 year reunion

Seaford High School Class of 1990 will hold their 20 Year Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 10 p.m., in the Ball Room at Heritage Shores Club House in Bridgeville. If your check is received before June 29, the cost is $35 per person. Checks must be mailed to: Sandy Whitten Stinson, 31521 Miller Road, Cordova, MD 21625. Checks should be made payable to: SHS Class of 1990. After June 29, the cost is $45 per person. This fee is non-refundable. For more information, visit the Facebook page, “Seaford Senior High Class of 1990.”

Free community yard sale

Christ Lutheran Church in Seaford will hold a community yard sale on Saturday, May 22, from 7 a.m. to noon. Spaces are free and the church will sell hot dogs and sodas. Church members are asked to donate items that can be sold at the yard sale. We will have a table in the old dining room where you can put items to be sold. Proceeds will benefit the new activity center for the community. To reserve a space or have items picked up that you would like to sell, call Eric Stanton at 628-1946.

Concord Pets to host Vaccine Clinic On Saturday, May 15, from 9:30 to noon, Dr. Jaine Wise of Vet On The Go will be at Concrd Pet Store in Seaford for

a Vaccine clinic. Rabies vaccine is $20. Other vaccines available are; dog and cat distemper, kennel cough, leukemia and lymes vaccines. On-site Heartworm/Lymes testing and microchipping is available.

Applicants sought for board

The Seaford Library and Cultural Center board of commissioners is accepting applications for a five year term appointment to begin July 1. The board oversees the library as representatives of the community, determines and sets up policies to govern operations, develops and oversees the budget and actively supports legislation. Applicants must be residents of the Seaford School District and are expected to be patrons in good standing. With the recent completion and move to a larger facility, persons with a background or skills in any or all areas of human recourses, finance, even planning or legal are especially encouraged to submit an application. 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 May 28.

Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. • “Family Movie Afternoon” on Wednesday, May 26, at 3:30 p.m., at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center, for families and children of all ages. Bring a pillow and a blanket. Get a sneak preview of the Summer Reading Program “Make a Splash!” The movie is rated PG. For more information, call 629-2524.

Read Aloud training session

Read Aloud Delaware will hold a volunteer training session at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, in the new Seaford Public Library. Call 856-2527 to sign up for training or for more information. Volunteer readers are needed at various reading sites in Sussex County.

Yard Sale/Bake Sale

Bethel Worship Center in Seaford, will hold a Yard Sale/Bake Sale on Saturday, May 22 at 7 a.m. All proceeds will go towards our building fund.

Seaford Library

• Teen Advisory Board meeting on Thursday, May 13, at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call Kenda at 629-2524. • “Baby Bookworms,” an infant story time, is Monday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • The “Science and Religion” book discussion will be meeting at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, May 17, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Rose Harrison at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • “Toddler Tales,” a toddler story time, is Tuesday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the Seaford Library at 629-2524 or visit www.seaford. lib.de.us. • Teen Manga/Anime Club meets Wednesday, May 19, at 3:30 p.m. Open to teens ages 12 to seniors in high school. For more information, call Kenda at 6292524. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. • “Lights, Camera, Action!” the Seaford Library and Cultural Center hosts “Movie Night” on Thursday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the movie and refreshments; you take a seat and enjoy the show. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center has joined IHOP in an effort to raise money for the Library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return the itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford Library and Cultural Center. We must have the itemized receipt in order to receive the reimbursement. The Library will receive 10% of the total receipt. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting will be held on

Troop 90 Benefit Dance

The parents of Boy Scouts Troop 90 in Laurel are having a benefit dance on Friday, May 7, from 8 p.m. to midnght, at the Laurel Fire Hall to raise money for a new trailer. Cost is $10 at the door. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new, larger trailer to carry camping equipment. The goal is to purchase and equip the trailer, before a June camping trip to Lehigh Valley for white water rafting. There will be light snacks, a silent auction and music by The Jones Boys.

AARP Refresher Driving Course

AARP will be offering a Refresher Driving Course on May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Laurel Senior Center. The cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. To register for the course, call 875-2536.

Strawberry Festival is May 22

The Fourth Annual Strawberry Festival is Saturday, May 22, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Laurel. Breakfast, lunch, craft tables, everything strawberry and entertainment too begins at 8 a.m. Event includes Historical Society art events, the newest book in the cemetery series, “Cemeteries in the Town of Laurel,” and tours through some of the notable cemeteries in the Laurel area.

Sale benefits Historical Society

The Laurel Historical Society will offer a limited number of art objects, antiques, collectibles and photographs of Laurel during the 1970’s, at a benefit art sale from the collections of Laurel native Charles Palmer and former Laurel resident Reid Williamson on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of St. Philip’s Church Strawberry Festival.

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MORNING STAR • MAY 13 - 19, 2010 The shows will take place at the society’s two properties, The Cook House Headquarters at 502 E. Fourth St., and at their restoration Studley House project located at 600 E. 6th St. Admission is $6 to each show, or a combination ticket to both sites can be purchased for $10. Tickets can be purchased at the LHS Sales ticket booth at the Strawberry Festival or at either door. At the festival, the society will also launch its newest publication in the Laurel Cemetery series, as well as sponsor a bus tour of area graveyards. All profits will support the work of the Laurel Historical Society. For more information, visit www. laurelhistoricalsociety.com, email laurelhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com, or call 875-2820.

Benefit dinner and dance

A Good Samaritan Benefit Dinner and Dance sponsored by the Rebekah Assembly of Delaware will be held on Friday, May 21, at the Laurel American Legion Home. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The dance will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. with music provided by a DJ. There will be a silent auction and 50/50 drawing at 10 p.m. Cost is $22 per person or $40 per couple. For tickets and more information, call 8753733 or 745-1959.

Giant Yard Sale

Bethany Church, Lowes Crossing Road, eight miles east of Laurel off Route 24, will have a giant yard sale on Saturday, May 22, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be household and decor items, furniture, clothing, toys, fishing gear, new handmade crafts and much more. Breakfast sandwiches, chicken salad, hot dogs, hamburgers, peas & dumplings, drinks and baked goods will be available.

Annual Art and History Tour

The Laurel Historical Society will host three activities during the 4th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 22, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, located at 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel. The first offering is a limited-seating bus tour of Laurel cemeteries, which are currently being documented as part of the society’s ongoing cemetery transcription project. Tickets for the 90 minute van tour are $10 each and will be sold on a first come, first served basis at the Society sales table at the festival. Festival doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The non-stop bus tour will

be held at 11 a.m. and repeated again at 1 p.m. Also that day, art objects and photographic prints by former Laurel residents, Charles Palmer and Reid Williamson, will be for sale at the society headquarters, The Cook House (502 E. Fourth St.) and The Studley House (600 E. 6th St.). Admission to the art sale is $6 at each house or $10 for both sites. Finally, the society will host a book signing and sales for its latest volume in the cemetery series at the festival from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and again on Sunday, May 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cook House. This second book will cover the cemeteries within the town limits and will complement the previously published Odd Fellow Cemetery book, both of which will be for sale at the festival. For more information, email laurelhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com or call 8751344 and leave a message.

Strawberry Festival at Hen House

The Hen House, located at 11465 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, will be having a Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a car show, Moon Bounce, strawberry picking, free homemade strawberry ice cream (while it lasts), and the Delaware State Police will be there to do fingerprinting and ID-ing from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Church on Sunday, May 23. The church is located on 800 East St. in Delmar. There will also be a performance on Sat., May 29. There will be a strawberry festival and yard sale. Cost of table is $10. Time is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. To rent a table, call the church at 410896-3600.

Lunch and Learn about diabetes

On May 20, from noon to 1 p.m., the Delmar Library will host a Lunch and Learn on diabetes. The presentation will cover: a basic understanding of the disease; typical healthcare needs of a person with diabetes; meal planning as a critical component for diabetes management; supplies and equipment required for diabetes care; the importance of physical activity; local, state and federal resources to help control diabetes; and communicating effectively and keeping good records. Bring a light lunch. Bottled water and healthy snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, call 846-9894.

They actively support library related legislation. The Board has public meetings at the library at least four times per year, and usually meets monthly. Applications are available at the Bridgeville Public Library, 600 South Cannon Street. Bridgeville, Del. For more information, call Karen Johnson at 337-7401, ext. 107. Deadline for receipt of application iis June 14, 2010.

Indoor yard sale

The church ladies are sponsoring an indoor yard sale on Saturday, May 15, from 7 a.m. until noon, in the Fellowship Hall of Union United Methodist Church, Bridgeville. For more information, call the church office at 337-7409.

Greenwood CHEER Dinner Club

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center will host the Greenwood Dinner Club on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of fellowship and a delicious dinner entrée, dessert and beverage. Card games are from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost for members is $5 and non-members is $6. For menus and more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Library Craft Supply Swap Memorial Day Celebration Book and bake sale

The Delmar Library’s Spring Book and Bake Sale will be held on Friday, May 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be sold by the Delmar Kiwanis Club. In addition, yard sale space is available on Saturday for $10. Call the library at 846-9894 to reserve a space. Bring your own table. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Delmar Library and all proceeds go towards new programs and materials to benefit library users.

Sacred Sounds

Sacred Sounds are performing at the 11 a.m. service at the Delmar Wesleyan

The Town of Bridgeville will host a Memorial Day Celebration at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 31, at the Veterans Memorial in the Bridgeville Cemetery. Join us for this special recognition of our veterans.

Library seeks board member

The Bridgeville Library Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the board for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2010. The board will review applications received and forward a recommendation to the resident judge of the Superior Court of Sussex County for appointment. Board members must be adult residents of the Woodbridge School District. A background check may be required. Library Board members oversee the library as representatives of the community. They determine policies governing the operations and services of the library. They develop and oversee the operating budget.

Calling all crafters. Do you have surplus yarns, beads, buttons, papers, rubber stamps, fabrics, sewing notions, art/craft books, paints or drawing materials from past crafting projects? Start gathering your unused leftovers that are in good, usable condition and bring them with you to the Greenwood Library on Tuesday, May 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a Craft Supply Swap. Bring another bag or box to fill with goodies. Donations of craft supplies are also welcome. There is no charge. Call 349-5309.

Older American’s open house

You are cordially invited to the Greenwood CHEER Center for an Older American’s Open House on Friday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In celebration of Older American’s Month, the lunch donation will be $1 for this event. There will be light refreshments, games and door prizes. RSVP by calling 349-5237.

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Library offers MonoMouse

The Greenwood Public Library is now offering the Bierley MonoMouse – an easy to use, hand held electronic magnifier – as part of a loan program designed to help visually impaired members of the community. The Bierley MonoMouse Hand Held Electronic Magnifier is available to be borrowed from the library in the same manner as borrowing a book. It connects to any television via the attached standard RCA plug and then the large blue button is simply pressed to start reading. For more information about the MonoMouse Magnifier at the Greenwood Library, call 302-349-5309 or ask any librarian the next time you visit the library.

Eat at IHOP to help the library

Enjoy a meal any time at the IHOP restaurant in Seaford and support the Greenwood Library. Simply fill out a comment card after eating and give it to the cashier as you pay. You will be given a special receipt which you then take to the Greenwood Library on your next visit.

wood is having a May celebration dinner on Thursday, May 20, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. There will be a roast turkey dinner with all trimmings. Cost is $6 member and $8 non-member. Gospel music entertainment with Wayne & Barbie Porter begins at 6:00 p.m. For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

Chicken & dumpling dinner

Christ UM Church is holding a chicken and dumpling dinner on May 21, 4-7 p.m. at the church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel. It will be served homestyle with stringbeans, mashed potatoes, applesauce, roll, beverage and desserts. Takeouts are available. Adults, $10; children 6-12, $5; under 6, free. For tickets, call 443-859-2334, 443-880-2917 or purchase at the door.

Seaford AARP trips

May celebration dinner

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center located at 41 Schulze Road in Green-

June 5-6 - Strasburg, Pa. - Solve a murder mystery while having dinner on a train. Lunch at the Shady Maple before checking into your hotel and then boarding the train at 6 p.m. After buffet break-

Messiah’s Vineyard Church presents

A Walk Thru The Bible Maze

Saturday, June 19, 2010 10 am - 1 pm

For ages 2-12 • Parents Welcome Our Sanctuary will be transformed into a Bible Maze filled with Bible Stories like Adam & Eve, Noah and the Ark, Daniel and the Lion’s Den, Jonah & the Whale, and more as well as games, crafts, snacks, and a pizza party! Join us as we travel back in time and become eyewitnesses to the greatest stories ever told. Please pre-register your child for this event. Contact: kyle@messiahsvineyardchurch.com or 875-4646 for a registration form.

Rt. 13 & Discountland Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 302-875-4646

www.messiahsvineyard.org

Dr. Carl G. Vincent- Senior Minister Pastor Barry B. Dukes – Senior Pastor

fast the next day, travel to Longwood Gardens for a guided tour of the gardens before time on your own. Mid afternoon travel to Winterthur Museum and Gardens for a guided tour and tram ride before some free time. Cost: $225/double. July 22 - A day trip to Norfolk for lunch on the Spirit Of Norfolk and play bingo and win prizes. Cost: $79. Oct. 25-29 - Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountains, Tenn. - Visit the Titanic Pigeon Forge Museum and board an actual life boat, touch an iceberg and experience the chill of the 28 degree water. The museum will display hundreds of artifacts in 20 galleries on two decks. Admission to Dollywood, Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Black Bear Jamboree Dinner Theatre, Smith Family Dinner Theatre, Magic Beyond Belief Show. A performance at the Country Tonite with entertainment of humor, dancing and singing. Also, a guided tour of the great Smoky Mountains. Four breakfasts, four dinners, two lunches included. Cost: $595/double. All trips are open to the public. Note that after a certain date if we do not have enough people signed up we will have to cancel the trip to get our deposit returned or lose it. For more information, contact Rose at 629-7180.

National Zoo trip

Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is offering a motor coach trip to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, June 24. The bus departs Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 8:30 a.m. and leaves Washington at 3 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes transportation. Zoo admission is free. Deadline for payment is June 3. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Laurel Senior Center Trips

The Laurel Senior Center is offering the following trips: Smith Island, June 8. Ocean City, June 14. Tennessee Sampler, Oct 4-9, cost $629 per person, includes 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 luncheon, cruise, 3 shows, Graceland & Dollyland. For more information, call 875-2536.

Choptank Riverboat Dinner Cruise

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is hosting a Choptank Riverboat Dinner Cruise on Thursday, July 8. Cost is $50 per person and includes a prime rib with crab cake dinner provided by Suicide Bridge Restaurant. The cruise is aboard the Dorothy Megan. Tips are appreciated. Bus transportation from all CHEER Centers is available by reservation. The bus departs the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 3 p.m. and returns to the center at approximately 10 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Greenwood CHEER Center and all other CHEER Centers. Tickets must be purchased by June 24. For more information, contact Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Trip to Yankee Stadium

Centenary Church Sunshine Class is sponsoring a bus trip to Yankee Stadium on Saturday, May 29, to see the Yankees vs. the Cleveland Indians. Call 875-2823 for ticket information.

Trip to Louisville

AARP #915 presents a trip to Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 24-29. Trip is six days and five nights and includes five breakfasts and five full dinners. Sights include the Derby Dinner Playhouse, Belle of Louisville Riverboat, Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Musesum, “My Old Kentucky Home” Place, Heaven’s Hill Distillery, Louisville Slugger Museum and much, much more. Cost is $775 per person/double occupancy. Single occupancy is slightly higher. For information or reservations, call 410-754-8189 or 410-754-8588.

Travel with Delaware Tech

The public is invited to enjoy a fun day-trip in May or June; the trips are offered by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Explore Winterthur Museum & Country Estate in Winterthur, during a guided tour on Friday, May 14; this historic estate features a magnificent collection of American antiques. Discover the breathtaking architecture and history of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral in Bryn Athyn, Penn., on Wednesday, May 19 and learn about the family of John Pitcairn, an industrialist who provided funding for the cathedral’s construction. Enjoy guided tours of Cairnwood, the Pitcairn family’s former home; Glencairn Museum; and Bryan Athyn Cathedral. Explore Mount Vernon, the historic, 500-acre estate located on the Potomac River in Mount Vernon, Va., on Thursday, May 20. The estate features a museum, the tombs of its former owners George and Martha Washington, 50 acres of gardens as they existed in 1799 and much more. Dance in your seat to classic Elvis songs such as “Jailhouse Rock,” “All Shook Up,” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” in the musical “All Shook Up” at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre in Ardentown, on Wednesday, June 9. Enjoy a matinee performance of the hilarious chaos that occurs when a young, married man spends too much time with his boss’s wife in “How the Other Half Loves!” at the Rainbow Dinner Theatre in Paradise, Penn. on Wednesday, June 23. Adults ages 50 and up can become Adult Plus+ members for $18 per year. Benefits of membership include unlimited use of the Stephen J. Betze Library located on campus; exclusive advanced registration and special discounts on trips, courses and events; and a free drink with purchase of a meal in the dining hall on campus. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

MORNING STAR • MAY 13 - 19, 2010

SARA meets May 19

USCG Auxiliary

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary meets the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.

The regular monthly meeting of the Sussex Amateur Radio Association (SARA) is Wednesday, May 19, at the Marvel Museum in Georgetown. FCC license testing for all levels begins at 6:30 p.m. An informal social starts at 7 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in amateur radio. For more information on this and other SARA Club events, visit www.sussexamateurradio.com.

Seaford Widowed Persons

The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, May 18 at 12:15 p.m. at the Georgia House in Laurel. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend. Please come join us – we all enjoy the trips, lunches, dinners, etc. that we do.

Sussex County Marines

Marine Corps League Detachment #780, Devil Dog Detachment, meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #6, “the log cabin,” in Seaford. All former and retired Marines, from all generations, are welcome.

USPS monthly meeting

United States Power Squadron (USPS) meets at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. If you are interested in boating education and safety, and enjoy boating, sailing or canoeing, join us and participate in our classes and outings. For more information, contact C.M. Kohlenberg at 6290687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.

Genealogical Society

The Sussex County Genealogical Society will hold their annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Society members will talk about their research and show some of their family heirlooms. Parking is free and plentiful. For more information, visit www.scgsdelaware.org or call 875-5418.

H.A.P.P.E.N.

The Members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association for its protection, preservation, enhancement and naturalization will meet on Thursday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Among the topics to be discussed will be traffic, the Hearns Pond Dam and U.N.O.I. Mill, and the upcoming community yard sale. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome. For more information, call 745-3293.

NARFE meeting

The Georgetown Chapter 1992 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) will hold their next meeting at noon on Monday, May 17, with lunch at Pizza King in Seaford. The speaker will be John Carney, former Lt. Governor of Delaware running for Congress. For more information, contact Betty Graebner, at 875-7287.

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on trips, courses and events; and a free drink with purchase of a meal in the dining hall on campus. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 8565618.

Reunion

Colonel Richardson High School, Class of 1985, is planning a 25th high school reunion for this fall. The committee is updating classmate addresses. For more information, contact Debbie (Feyl) Brohawn at 410-754-8910 or crhs1985@ gmail.com.

Miss Delaware Golf Classic

Country breakfast buffet

A country breakfast buffet will be held every fourth Sunday each month - September through June, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Galestown Community House. Adults, $7, ages 6 to 12, $4, under age 6, no charge. The buffet includes eggs, scrapple, sausage, pancakes, potato casserole, hominy, biscuits, toast, fruit cup and sticky buns. The community house is located on School House Road at the intersection of Galestown and Reliance Roads in Galestown, Md. The dates are: May 23 & June 27.

The Miss Delaware Golf Classic, hosted by the Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization, will be held at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover on Monday, June 7. The tournament begins at noon with a shotgun start. The Miss Delaware pageant will be held at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, June 11 and Saturday, June 12. Player registration is $125 for individual players or $500 for a foursome, which includes green fees, cart, unlimited range balls, gift bag, lunch and dinner and tournament prizes. Tournament hole sponsors are $125. For more information, contact Georgeann White at 302-236-1955, 302934-9797 or ghwhite70@aol.com.

Museum hosts silent auction

World War II and military buffs will appreciate the treasures to be had at a

silent auction offered by the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum in Dover, at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 21. Steve Kogler, wine master from Teller Wines, will be hosting a complimentary wine tasting while the museum furnishes hors d’oeuvres and other beverages. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. To order tickets, call 677-5939. If you have a unique item to donate for the auction, contact Don Sloan at 302-678-8111 or visit the AMC Museum located at 1301 Heritage Road, just off route 9 on the south end of Dover Air Force Base. For more information, visit www.amcmuseum.org.

Children’s Dessert Theatre

Milford Second Street Players Children’s Dessert Theatre “The Princess and The Pea,” will be presented on May 15 and 16 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $8 and include the show, dessert and an autograph session with the cast. No reservations required. The theatre is located at 2 S. Walnut St. in Milford. For more information, call 422-0220.

Flower Show on May 19

“Eastern Shore Treasures,” a standard flower show presented by the Town & Country Garden Club will be held on Wednesday, May 19, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church on Phillip Morris Drive in Salisbury. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

DSTA Golf Classic

The 2010 DSTA (Del. State Troopers Assoc.) Golf Classic sponsored by Jack Lingo Realtors is accepting registrations for its May 20 tournament, held at the Jack Nicklaus signature Bayside Resort Golf Club in Fenwick Island. Fee is $700 per foursome with all proceeds benefiting law enforcement for Special Olympics Delaware. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit www. sode.org/support.

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Delaware Grange schedule

Sunday, June 13 - Sussex County Pomona Grange picnic, 2 p.m., Soroptimist Park, Seaford. Saturday, June 26 - Bus trip to Washington, D.C., to help celebrate 50 years of the National Grange Building being in existence. For more information, contact Rosalie Walls at 302-542-3875.

Adult Plus+ art courses

Develop or improve your artistic skills with courses offered by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Novice to intermediate artists can receive informal instruction in Portrait Workshop on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m., May 13-June 17. Learn the keys to successful watercolor painting in a relaxed setting on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, May 13-June 17. Adults ages 50 and up can become Adult Plus+ members for $18 per year. Benefits of membership include unlimited use of the Stephen J. Betze Library located on campus; exclusive advanced registration and special discounts

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Church Bulletins Free soup and sandwiches

New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel offers free soup and sandwiches every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Pastor Timothy Duffield Sr. at 8750727.

Weekly Bible Study

A weekly Bible study is being held every Wednesday night from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Days Inn, Rt. 13 South, Seaford. Family oriented Bible lessons for all ages. Sunday worship service is at 12 noon in the same location. The Pastor is Elder Cornell Johnson of Jesus The Christ Apostolic Ministries. Call 628-0349 or 302344-9672 for more information.

Homemade ice cream sale

Mt. Zion Methodist Church, located on Route 13A between Seaford and Laurel, will host a homemade ice cream sale on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For pre-orders, call 875-3055 or 629-7110.

Free community luncheon

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a free community luncheon (cheeseburgers, fries, applesauce and chocolate or vanilla pudding) on Saturday, May 15, from noon – 2 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Blvd. Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.

Spring yard sale

Greenwood-Graham A.M.E. Church is holding a spring yard sale and fish dinner on Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15. The yard sale will start at 10 a.m. and in-

cludes household items, books, clothing, shoes and more, along with the fish dinner. The church is located at 307 N. First Street, Greenwood. For information, call 349-4402.

Woodland UMC Cantata

We’re celebrating Christmas all year!’ Due to a snowstorm in December, we will be singing our Christmas Cantata on Sunday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church. All are invited. The church is located 4.5 miles from Seaford beside the Woodland Ferry House. For further information, call 6295404 or 629-8775.

Take My Hand tea room

Take My Hand Ministry’s Wednesday afternoon tea room will be held on May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 102 Maryland Ave., Greenwood. Rev. Maleia Rust of Trappe, Md., will be the speaker.Admission is free to all women. Light refreshments will be served, and a free-will offering will be taken.

Delmar Wesleyan events

The gospel group, Sacred Sound, will perform at the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, May 23, at Delmar Wesleyan Church, located at 800 East St. in Delmar, Md. On Saturday, May 29, the church will hold a Strawberry Festival/Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are $10 each. To reserve a table, call the church at 410-8963600 and leave a message.

Gospel group to perform

The popular Southern Gospel singing group, “Reunion,” will be in concert at

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, in Laurel, on Sunday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Don Murray and friends will perform at 6:15 p.m. St. Paul’s is located just east of Route 13 on Old Stage Road. For more information, contact Pastor Don at 875-7900.

HOH-DE needs your help

In a day where your investments in the stock market can be unpredictable, it is nice to know there is a place where you can give and expect to see growth. At House of Hope Delaware, a faith-based, Christ-centered ministry, we work to change the lives of teens and their families across Delaware and the Eastern Shore. The landscape of our nation is scattered with broken lives shattered by the destructive effects of child abuse, sexual abuse, drug addiction, anger, self-mutilation and more. At HOH-DE, we minister to them and their families every week. To learn more, visit www.houseofhopedelaware.org or call 715-5270.

La Red Health Center seminar

On Wednesday, June 16 at 11 a.m., Sue Bardsley of La Red Health Center will speak about their “Gatekeeper Program” at Epworth United Methodist Church. This “Lunch and Learn” seminar is free and open to the public. Bring a bag lunch (beverages will be provided). The Gatekeeper Program is a non-traditional, community-based referral source which identifies older adults who may be at risk for depression, substance abuse and other mental health issues. “Gatekeepers” may be employees, businesses or volunteers who, during the course of the day, come in contact with vulnerable older

adults in the community and are trained to be observers of behaviors and life circumstances that may indicate an older person is in need of help. To pre-register, contact Stephanie at 227-7743, ext. 107. Epworth United Methodist Church is located on Holland Glade Road, north of Rehoboth Beach. For more information, visit www. epworth-rehoboth.org.

Chicken and dumpling dinner

The women of the Woodland United Methodist Church will serve a Chicken and Dumpling dinner on Saturday, May 15, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10; children ages 6 to 12 are $4; 5 and under are free. No carry-outs. For more information, call 629-5404 or 629-4662.

Tom Thumb Wedding

A Tom Thumb Wedding will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. You do not want to miss this event as young people participate in a mock wedding specifically designed for little people. Proceeds will support the Bridgeville Charge Community Outreach Ministry Fund. Donations are greatly appreciated. The event is $20 for adults, $10 for ages 5 thru 12, and ages 4 and under are free with a paying adult. Deadline to purchase tickets is May 17. There will be no tickets sold at the door. If you want your child to participate in this mock wedding, want tickets or need more information, call Ginger at 542-5752; Jackie at 337-8306; Stacy at 228-7884; or Rosalie at 381-1151. The Rev. Baron N. Hopkins Sr. is the host pastor.

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

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

A church you can relate to

1010S . Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.

www.laurelcentenaryumc.org

875-3983

200 W. Market Street, Laurel, Del. Contemporary Worship, 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, for ALL Ages, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study 1 p.m.; & Youth Ministry 6:45 p.m.

Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

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

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

Christian Church of Seaford

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956

Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

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

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

(302) 875-3644

Centenary UMC

Christ Evangelistic Church

The Gift of His Love Let others know where you are and when you meet. To advertise in this directory, call

629-9788

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

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 Pastor Timothy Dukes, Senior Pastor Pastor John Lanzone, Youth/Family Pastor

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.

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.

Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

800 East Street Delmar, MD 21875 “The Church That Cares” 410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch

Sunday: Sunday School 10 M Worship 11 AM & 6 PM

Wednesday: Bible Study 7 PM

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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.

Welcome…

SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077

workshops address the cold hard fact that searching for a job takes skills that have vastly changed in the past decades. One participant was like several others finding themselves unemployed. In his mid-fifties, he started working for Dupont right out of high school. He came to the workshops just holding on, suddenly thrust into a situation he had never faced before. Speaking about the workshops, he said, “They kept me from going into a depression and just giving up. A lot of people now have just given up. With this, I could maintain sanity.” He learned how to correctly fill out applications, most of which are online now, and to follow up on the status of those applications. Susan Kent worked from her home computer helping him develop a resume. He eventually landed a state job with benefits for which he is very grateful. Susan Kent points out available jobs today are not coming from big employers. Her work has been to connect people with possible job leads here and there. Overall though, this team has felt the value in their work has been in preparing persons with skills and helping them not find just a job, but a life work for which they were created that can sustain them and their families. The next step for the team will be to expand its ministry by offering one day workshops in other areas with the purpose of not only helping persons who are underemployed or unemployed, but also giving a model for other churches or ministeriums to replicate and provide followup assistance. For more information about the Job Loss Response Team, contact Susan Kent at susanrkent@yahoo.com or call 7451935.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

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

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

GETHSEMANE

Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140

A Safe Sanctuary & Stephen’s Ministry Church Rev. E. S. Mallozzi

All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

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 Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

VICTORY TABERNACLE

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

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

CHURCH OF GOD

SUNDAY WORSHIP

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

Pastor Stacey Johnson 302-877-0443

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

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755

Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com

Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM • Traditional Worship 11:15 AM

Laurel Baptist Church, SBC 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 - www.atlantaroadcma.org Sunday

Wednesday Evening

9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 6:45 Catalyst Youth (gr. 7-12), Worship, Nursery, Classes DivorceCare, KidStuf 103 (K-6 kids & their parents, 1st & 3rd for Kids & Adults Wednesday) 7:00 Intercessory 7:00 p.m. Prayer, Men’s Group Evening Service

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.cokesburyworship.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. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

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

302-875-7998

St. Luke’s

Episcopal Church Front & King St., Seaford, DE

629-7979

Holy Eucharist: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. 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 - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.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

Union

Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church

26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE

Sun. 9:30 am Wed. 7:00 pm

Children’s Church • Nursery

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” In the fall of 2008, Invista announced what for decades the Seaford community thought would never happen. Approximately 400 employees at all levels would be laid off, leaving this plant with a skeleton crew of less than 100. The recession was hitting people where it hurt. The Rev. Dale L. Brown of Union United Methodist Church, familiar with disaster relief in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church, called together area pastors and lay persons to formulate a response. Out of this gathering a core group met to design pastoral care and practical aid. But it quickly became apparent that the effects of unemployment reached beyond the former Dupont plant. Unemployment rates in Sussex County are currently at 10 percent, up by more than one percent from a year ago. The economic downturn continues. Since the Invista layoffs, the Job Loss Response Team formed and went into action. Susan Kent, lay visitation pastor at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, coordinates the team’s outreach with the assistance of clergy and lay persons from 15 local churches. After organizing an interdenominational prayer service in early 2009, the group offered a job fair later that month at the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club. Two hundred fifty people attended, and exit surveys suggested additional help was needed. That help was offered in a series of workshops based on the best selling book by Richard Nelson Bolles, “What Color is Your Parachute?” Using Jeremiah 29:11 as its key verse, the

302- 875-4646

PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

Senior Minister: Dr. Carl G Vincent Senior Pastor: Pastor Barry B. Dukes wwwmessiahsvineyard.org

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

Churches respond to job loss

Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel

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

The Job Loss Response Team held an interdenominational prayer service and a job fair.

Messiah’s Vineyard Church

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Contemporary Services ... 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery Care & Children’s Church Provided Corner of Woodland Ferry Rd. & Stein Hwy., 4 miles West of Seaford • 629-2862 Jeans Expected! No Halos Required!

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”

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

629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • cogclarence@verizon.net

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

MOUNT PLEASANT

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dale Evans

Contemporary Service............9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............10:15 a.m. Regular Service. . . . . . .11:30 a.m. Mount Pleasant Road, Laurel (Just off Rt. 24 west, on Rd. 493A)

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Obituaries Jeanne L. Cooper, 91

Jeanne L. Cooper of Seaford, and formerly of Laurel, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at Lifecare at Lofland Park. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gladys Neal. Mrs. Cooper retired from the Laurel School District where she worked in the cafeteria for over 10 years. She was a past member of Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel. She was extremely active in the Laurel Little League. Cherished memories include her love of playing bridge, needlepoint and cross stitch. Jeanne was an avid sports fan, where she could be seen at many of her children’s games during their youth. She was a great cook and carried a great scene of humor. Mrs. Cooper loved her family dearly and was a wonderful homemaker to her son, Chuck Cooper and wife Georgia of Seaford; and her daughters, Susan Evans of Annapolis, Md. and Jane McBride and husband Tom of Frankford. Other survivors include her sister, Lenora Swain and husband Paul of Sudlersville, Md.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her husband, Charles Cooper preceded her in death in 1989.

In Memory of

Vernon “Peanut” Sellers Nov. 13, 1931 - May, 4, 2007

God looked around His garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. His garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He saw your path was difficult, He closed your tired eyes, He whispered to you “Peace be Thine” and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again. You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, You live on through your children and grandchildren, you’re always by our side. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

Love, your family

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Hyman; son-in-law, Dick Evans; brother, Bill Neal; and sister, Ann Kruckhank. A celebration of her life was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel, on Saturday, May 8. The Rev. Dr. Everett C. Isaacs officiated. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Laurel Little League, 10087 Woodland Ferry Rd., Laurel, DE 19956.

Anna L. Scott, 96

Anna L. (Elliott) Scott, of Laurel, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at the Seaford Center. She was born in Laurel, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Bessie Elliott. She retired from the Laurel School District, working in the cafeteria. Anna dedicated much of her life to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department #81 Ladies Auxiliary, where she served for over 63 years and was a 25 year past president. She was a lifetime member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel and a member of the Laurel Lioness Club and the Red Hat Ladies. Cherished family memories include her love of preparing meals, especially for fire house banquets. Mrs. Scott is survived by her loving family: her sons, Ron Scott and wife Shirley of Laurel and Jerry Scott and wife Carolyn of Seaford; her brothers, Laurence Elliott, Marshall Elliott and David Elliott, all of Laurel; a sister, Lena Short of Georgetown; grandchildren, Troy Scott, Nicole Callaway and Crystal Wolfgang; great-grandchildren, Andrew Callaway, Gavin Scott, Coty Wolfgang, Carli Wolfgang and Austin Callaway; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward J. Scott and Alton Littleton; a grandson, Chris Scott; and her brothers, Melvin, Coulhan and William Elliott. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 8, at Centenary United Methodist Church, Laurel. The Rev. K. Wayne Grier officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Family and friends were invited to the Laurel Fire Department for food and fellowship after the services. Contributions may be made in Anna Scott’s memory to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 205 West 10th St., Laurel, DE 19956 or Centenary United Methodist Church, 200 W. Market St., Laurel, DE 19956.

Frank Gather Horn, 87

Frank Gather Horn of Seaford, passed away on May 8, 2010 surrounded by his family. The youngest of 10 children, Frank was born in Greeneville, Tenn., to the late Asbury and Polly Jane Horn on October 5, 1922. At the age of 8, Frank moved to Delaware. Frank enlisted in the Army in 1940 and was assigned to the 64th Coastal Artillery and sent to Fort Shafter located in Hawaii.

Frank was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the day Japan launched a massive air attack there. After the beginning of World War II Frank was sent to the Pacific from 1942-43 then to Europe from 1944-45. Working in the motor pool, Frank helped ready American forces for the invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, forever referred to as “D-Day.” On October 19, 1946, Frank married Martha Jane White. Frank is survived by his loving wife and two children: a daughter, Maryrose Dubinski and her husband Donald of Laurel, and a son, Frank “Buddy” Horn Jr. and his wife Valerie of Seaford. Frank Horn Frank had three grandsons, Frank and wife Alison, Patrick, and Jacob Dubinski and one granddaugther, Emily McPherson. Frank had several nieces, nephews and cousins with a special niece being Jeannie Potter (who he lovingly called “his girl”) and husband Ellis of Seaford. Frank owned and operated Horn Electric for 20 years. After which, he owned and operated Horn’s Mobile Village in Laurel. He then was a partner in Electrical Maintenance and Construction with Harry Mitchell of Seaford, and the late Larry Nichols of Cambridge, Md. Frank and his family traveled all over the United States via Winnebago, which was a true enjoyment for him. During his life, Frank was seldom without a dog. Even at the time of his death Frank enjoyed the companionship of two dogs, Hunny and Charlie. A proud moment in Frank’s life was being apart of a book written by James Diehl entitled “World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware.” This is where his biography regarding the war was published. He especially enjoyed “beating Vickie at checkers” every week. Vickie was a special and caring friend of Frank’s and he enjoyed her company. Frank will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Funeral services will be held at Cranston Funeral home in Seaford, from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by interment at the Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery. Please join the family for a reception following the services at the home of his son, “Buddy.” In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be sent to Christiana Care Visiting Nurses Association, Alzheimer’s Respite, 211 South Dupont Hwy, Camden, DE 19934.

J. Wayne Shenton, 64

J. Wayne Shenton of Seaford, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family and friends, on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at home. He was born in Milford on Aug. 27, 1945, the son of Barbara L. Shenton and the late John W. Shenton of Seaford. Wayne worked for the town of Federalsburg, Md. for 19 years, and then was self-employed as a subcontractor and worked with Jake Borders. He was a member of Family Ministries Church where he

did a lot of mission work in Russia. Wayne was a very special person - generous, loving and kind to everyone. He will be dearly missed for his many acts of kindness. He is survived by his mother, Barbara L. Shenton; a sister, Jean S. Adkins and her husband, Stephen; and one niece, Martha Adkins. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, at Family Ministries Church, Bridgeville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice Inc., 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or Family Ministries Church, 109 Market St., Bridgeville, DE 19933. Arrangements are in the care of Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Janice Lecates, 70

Janice Lecates, 70, of Greensboro, MD, died on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1939 in Gatewood, W.V., to Zella and Hollis Epperly. She was a 1957 graduate of Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, W.V. She later earned her Associates Degree in Secretarial Sciences from Eastern Pilgrim Holiness College in Allentown, Penn. Mrs. Lecates served alongside her husband, Rev. Bruce O. Lecates, in pastoral ministries for 49 years. Together they pastored in The Wesleyan Church in the states of Maryland, Texas and Delaware. She worked as a legal secretary for several law firms and then worked in the Wicomico County School system at Delmar Elementary and North Salisbury Elementary as a school secretary until she retired in 1994. Mrs. Lecates has served in various leadership positions at the local, district, and denominational levels for Wesleyan Women International. She served on the executive team for the Chesapeake District Ladies Spectacular for many years. She also served as the registrar for Denton Wesleyan Camp. Her most recent hobbies included playing dominoes, Sudoku, and connecting with family and friends on Facebook. In addition to her father, Mrs. Lecates is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Bruce Lecates. She is survived by her mother Zella Epperly of Fayetteville, W.V.; her three daughters and their husbands – Dawn and George Owens of Sharptown, Md., Rebecca & John Wood of Hamburg, N.Y., and Marilyn & Robert Searcey of Delmar, Del.; her ten grandchildren, Ryan, Kevin, E.J., Ariel, Kelsi, Luke, Staci, Hannah, Caleb and Micah; her siblings – Cheryl Jacobs of Zanesville, Ohio, Bill Epperly of Jackson, Miss., Marcia Neil of Fayetteville, W.V., Sonny Epperly of Fayetteville, W.V., and Jack Epperly of South Charleston, W.V. Visitation will be held at New Life Wesleyan Church on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. Services will be held Friday, May 14 at 4 p.m., at the Greensboro New Life Wesleyan Church, 13699 Greensboro Road, Greensboro, Md. Interment will be held Saturday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at Spring Hill Memory Garden, 27260 Ocean Gateway, Hebron, Md. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Hope International, PO Box 96338, Washington, DC 20090.

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Health briefs Medicare seminar planned

Rep. Ruth Briggs King invites you to attend an informational seminar on Medicare, sponsored by ELDERinfo, which offers free, unbiased health insurance counseling for people with Medicare. The seminar will answer questions about Medicare coverage and provide information on deadlines for new benefits. New and soon-to-be beneficiaries are invited to learn about Medicare benefits, supplemental insurance policies, Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug coverage. The seminar will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, May 19, 10 a.m. to noon - CHEER Center, 20520 Sand Hill Road, Georgetown Tuesday, May 25, 6 to 8 p.m. - CHEER Center, Georgetown Thursday, May 27, 10 a.m. to noon - Laurel Public Library, 101 E. 4th St., Laurel Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. To register, call ELDERinfo at 800-336-9500 or 302-6747364.

Celebrate Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month, and it’s the perfect time to honor our aging population while raising awareness about the health risks they might face as senior citizens enjoy their golden years. Mary Johnson, health educator for the Delaware Division of Public Health, will be the featured guest speaker at the May meeting of the Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities. Johnson will discuss ways senior citizens can ‘Age Strong! Live Long!’, the theme of this year’s Older Americans Month. Johnson will offer tips on how to stay active and keep the heart healthy, an acute concern among all Americans, but particularly older people. The Advisory Committee invites the public to attend the committee’s next meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 17, at the Sussex County Administrative Offices West Complex on North DuPont Highway in Georgetown. An open discussion will follow the featured presentation. The Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities is an 11-member

panel established by the Sussex County Council to be an advocate for programs and policies that benefit older and disabled residents. The committee meets every other month, in January, March, May, July, September and November. All meetings are open to the public.

License plate for breast cancer

Efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer and to help combat the disease would get a financial boost under recent legislation introduced by Sen. Michael Katz, D-Centerville. Katz’s legislation would authorize the production of a special license plate whose proceeds would assist the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, which runs a number of education and outreach programs throughout the state and partners with the state’s Department of Public Health in operating a mobile mammography van to provide breast cancer exams for women who might not be able to afford one otherwise. If approved, the plates would cost motorists an extra $100 above the normal cost of license plates, with the money going to help fund the coalition’s activities. There also would be a $10 administrative fee for the initial application for the plates. House Majority Whip Valerie Longhurst, D-Bear, said the plates themselves would be a highly visible way to raise awareness.

Free prostate cancer screening

Bayhealth Medical Center is offering a free screening for prostate cancer on Saturday, May 22, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Bayhealth Cancer Center at Milford Memorial Hospital. The free screening consists of a PSA blood test and digital rectal exam (DRE). Pre-registration is required. For more details or to register, contact Paula Hess, MSN RN OCN, at 744-6752.

Bayhealth sponsors stroke seminar

Stroke is the third leading killer and the top cause of disability in the United States. Bayhealth Stroke Care Coordinator Dawn Fowler, MSN, RN, PCCN, will join Bayhealth Neurologist Joel Rutenberg, MD, during Bayhealth’s upcoming Stroke Seminar, Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20. Dr. Rutenberg will lead a discussion about prevention and treatment for stroke, while Fowler will provide insight on how

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strokes impact entire families. The seminars will be held on the following dates and times: Wednesday, May 19, 5-8 p.m., in the Board Room & Conference Center at Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford. Thursday, May 20, 5-8 p.m., in the General Foods Conference Room at Kent General Hospital, Dover. For more information, visit www.bayhealth.org or call 302-744-6584.

group meets in the second floor conference room of the Cancer Care Center on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Wellness Community is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope. All facilitators of these groups are trained mental health professionals. Call 645-9150 for information or to register.

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Residents living in and around the Blades community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Blades Town Hall-Hardin Hall will host Life Line Screening on May 17. The site is located at 20 W. Fourth St. in Blades. Appointments will begin at 9 a.m. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required. Life Line Screening was established in 1993, and has since become the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings.

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The Wellness Community-Delaware offers a free general cancer support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The monthly support

There is a free bimonthly Depression Support Group meeting in Laurel on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Any person who has signs and symptoms of depression and is under the care of a professional counselor/MD is welcome to attend. To register, call 302-465-6612.

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Compassionate Care Hospice, The Wellness Community-DE and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will collaborate to present a monthly bereavement group, The Next Step. The group focuses on issues of loss that continue beyond the early stages of grief. Mary Van House, bereavement coordinator, will facilitate the group at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, at the Nanticoke Cancer Care Center, second floor conference room. To register, call Lisa at 629-6611, ext. 2378.

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Rules of the road for teenagers By Stephen Murphy, MD Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of teens in the United States. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more teens ages 15-19 are killed in car crashes than by homicide, suicide, cancer, heart disease and influenza combined. As the medical director of Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children’s Level II Trauma Program, I have seen too many of these unintended injuries and its severe impact on children. While it’s true that Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) laws have been proven to reduce teen driver crashes, these GDL laws vary widely state to state. You as the parent need to set the ground rules regarding what your teens can and cannot do while driving. Remind kids that driving is not a right but a privilege. Setting expectations before teens get behind the wheel can help avoid conflict and hopefully reduce the risk of preventable accidents. As we enter the heart of Prom season, now is a great time to offer your teen driver some “rules of the road” safety tips before handing over the keys. Eliminate distractions – Kids multi-task all the time, but they shouldn’t while driving. Prohibit all cell phone use—including texting—as well as operating MP3 players. Offer alternatives to these bad habits like pulling over to answer and make calls, getting directions before heading to an unfamiliar place, and setting up the radio, CD, or putting the MP3 player on “shuffle” before driving off. Be sure to set a good example by keeping your multi-tasking in check while driving. Passengers – Many states already restrict the number and/or ages of passengers that teens can have when they first get their license. Learn the rules in your state and add to it accordingly. The presence of teen passengers increases the crash risk of unsupervised teen drivers. You know your child best and you may want to restrict the number of passengers for a longer period of time based on your teen’s temperament and driving experience. Seatbelts – Studies show that teens are the least likely age group to wear seatbelts. In 2007, 42% of vehicle occupants who were killed were not wearing seatbelts. Make buckling up a rule for your teen and all passengers. In addition to stressing safety, remind them of the penalty for not wearing seatbelts — in some states it’s as much as $200. Speeding – According to the National

Safety Council, speed is involved in about one out of three fatal crashes. It’s vital to talk to teens about the consequences of speeding along with the costly tickets, demerit points associated with tickets and insurance rate hikes. You may want to make your young driver responsible for paying off the tickets and any ensuing rate hikes. Drinking and driving – Talking to teens about impaired driving can be a challenge because they think they will live forever and that nothing bad will ever happen. Don’t give up or give in. Teens must understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol — or getting in the car with someone who is — can be a fatal mistake. Encourage teens to call for a ride regardless of the time or where they are. And promise to withhold punishment and questions. Grades and good behavior – You may want to consider making driving privileges contingent on keeping up with school work, maintaining a certain GPA, following curfew, completing chores, etc. If your teen really wants to drive to Prom this could be good motivation. Weather conditions – While you may never want your teen driving in snow, ice or a bad rain storm — they could drive into a storm they weren’t expecting. Let them know it’s okay to pull over and wait out a storm, even if it makes them late. Above all else, safety comes first. Car maintenance – Teens will probably learn basic car maintenance in driver’s education class. But you can add to that by making it specific to the car your teen will be driving. Ask where the gas tank is, where the spare tire is located, how to check the tire pressure, how to check the oil and other fluid levels, and what to do if the car breaks down. Even after state restrictions are lifted, you can still control when and where your teen can drive. And it never hurts to let them drive you around. This will give you a sense of how they are doing, and maybe put you at ease they next time they ask for the keys. Learn more about teens and driving at www.kidshealth.org. About the author Stephen Murphy is a general surgeon at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. He is also the medical director of the duPont Hospital’s Level II Trauma Program.

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Harrison House adding to facilities Harrison Senior Living of Georgetown broke ground April 28 on a 16,000-squarefoot addition to their health care facility. The company has proudly served Sussex County for over 25 years providing skilled nursing services and a full complement of rehabilitation including physical, speech and occupational therapies. The facility includes a secured memory impaired unit to care for residents with Alzheimer’s. The expansion project will increase resident capacity from 109 to 139 and will include capabilities to provide outpatient therapy services. A large secured court yard with gardens and walking paths is also planned for the enjoyment of facility residents.

Several of the facility’s residents and family members joined in the celebration along with Georgetown Council member, Brian G. Pettyjohn, and State Representative Ruth Briggs King. Chris Richetti, president of Harrison Senior Living, indicated that the project will add approximately 30 new jobs to the community for nurses, nursing aides and environmental workers. Harrison Senior Living also operates the Snow Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the John B. Parsons assisted living community in Salisbury. Additional company information is available online at their webpage, www.HarrisonSeniorLiving.com.

Don’t treat your health foolishly By Dr. Anthony Policastro

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Entertainment Kids Fest’s Teen Idol is June 12

VINTAGE CARS - The Historical Vintage Car Club of Delaware is holding its 28th Annual First State Meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 29, at Seaford Heritage Weekend on the grounds of the Governor Ross Plantation. Registration will start at 8 a.m. Dash plaques go to the first 125 cars registered. For more information, call Bob Sorenson at 337-7870 or visit www.hvccd.9f.com. The Seaford Heritage Weekend, being held May 29-30, at the Governor Ross Plantation, is sponsored by the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce and the Seaford Historical Society. For more information, contact the Seaford Chamber office at 629-9690 or 800-416-GSCC or visit www.seafordchamber.com. Photo by Paula Gunson

A Teen Idol contest at Kids Fest on Saturday, June 12, will challenge young singers to showcase their talent on stage. The vocal competition is open to youth between the ages of 13 to 19. The contest is 10 a.m. to noon on the main Kids Fest stage at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Entries are being accepted now. Teens interested in taking on the challenge are urged to get their entries in early. Only 10 will be accepted to perform. The contest is for singers only with individual performances limited to four minutes. Singers may bring instrumental background music; no pre-recorded voices will be allowed. The 10 contestants will be reviewed by a panel of judges on the basis of natural ability, quality of performance, showmanship and audience appeal. The first place winner will earn the title “Teen Idol” and receive a $150 Visa gift card along with a prize package. $100 and $50 Visa gift cards plus prize packages will go to the second and third place winners, respectively. A Teen Idol entry form can be found online at www.KidsFestDE.org under “Youth Talent Show.” More information is also available by calling 302-422-5194. The Kids Fest Teen Idol contest is just

one part of the free entertainment during a day designed to bring kids and their families out for summer fun. The entire event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other performers will be highlighted on stage and jugglers and clowns will roam the grounds. There will also be an opportunity to take in a Quarter Horse Show in Quillen Arena or enjoy a display of antique tractors in Kent and Schabinger Pavilions. An Inflatable Fair with bounces, slides and more will get kids moving. Arts, crafts and games will keep hands busy and minds engaged. A “Healthy Kids Expo” will provide information and education to encourage healthy lifestyles and help connect children and families with a number of organizations that serve them. Kids’ Fest is a family friendly event. Admission is free for children and $3 for adults; parking is free. Ride and game tickets may be purchased at 25 for $5; some activities are individually priced, and many, including all entertainment, are free. A variety of food will be for sale throughout the day. Families may also bring their own picnic lunch. For more information, call 302-3985194 or 302-242-0375 or visit the website, www.kidsfestde.org.

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My husband and I aren’t Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. ynn arks (Would that we were — what great stories I would have to tell then!) We aren’t facing mortal illness. That’s the laissezAnd we haven’t compiled a to-do list anything like the one the charfaire attitude that acters those two actors portrayed has allowed those drew up in the movie “The Bucket List.” 55 holes to remain But we have a list. Let’s call it our pint jar list. And so far since for years now. writing it nearly three weeks ago, we have managed to cross off one we haven’t had the opportunity to spackle item. them away. They have been there for We did so with great fanfare and with several years now, and before the family our newly-filled beer glasses raised. picnic set for the end of June, they simply “Here’s to completing the first thing on must be eliminated. That project is No. 16 the list!” my husband declared while I, on the list. using the best pen I could find, scratched You may suspect that since we did No. through item No. 29. 29 first and I am focused on No. 16, the “Trim oaks,” it said. And in fact, we order of the items on our list has no parwere just inside after having cut lowticular significance. In fact, the items are hanging and dead branches from the five pin oak trees that grow on the west edge of arranged according to areas of the house or our property. The trimming, which includ- yard, so that while trimming the oaks was ed carrying the heavy branches back to the well into the list, it was right at the top for that quadrant of the yard. brush pile, had proved to be a harder job You may also suspect that in the next than we had anticipated and at the end of the day, there was time and energy enough several weeks, we will be very busy. With that, I would agree. Some items, just to drink our celebratory beers. buy blinds for the bathroom windows, for We drew up this list in anticipation of example, or order more chickens for the two things planned for this summer: our freezer, will be accomplished fairly easily. daughter and son-in-law moving in with But others, like finish the new flowerbed us for a short stay and a family picnic behind our recently-remodeled back porch, that I agreed to host this year. With new are difficult. I have been trying to get that residents, there are things that we simply bed dug and planted for months now. must do to make our house more comfortIn “The Bucket List,” death came reable. And with relatives visiting, some of gardless of whether the characters were whom haven’t been here in years, others ready for it. Our family reunion will hapof whom have never been here, there are pen even if the living room ceiling has situations to which we are accustomed but holes in it and our daughter and son-in-law that to outsiders might seem, shall we say, will come to stay with us even if my husunusual. band doesn’t re-grout the bathtub. In any Take the small nail holes in our living case, we will enjoy their company — room ceiling, for example. I have writBut wait! That’s exactly the laissezten about them before and when I did so, faire attitude that has allowed those 55 I counted them. There are 55, a number holes to remain for years now. “It is what I remember because after my counting, it is,” “Live and let live,” both excuses for I shared the result with my husband and not getting done what needs to be done. he grabbed a pencil and wrote it on the I don’t really want to take up Larry ceiling. Complete with an emphatic circle the Cable Guy’s motto for my new life’s around it and smack dab in the middle of philosophy. But it seems that if we really the holes. Which are there, by the way, want to lift our glasses to the completion because he was looking for a ceiling stud of our pint jar list, I’m going to have to, at and it took him several — 55, to be exact least temporarily, surrender my easygoing — pierces with a nail to find it. attitude for something a little stronger. We have grown used to the holes and So in the interests of a happy family barely notice them. But to someone unand a successful reunion, I swallow hard used to our living room, they may stand out. And we can’t use the excuse that they and — just this once, I promise — say, “Git ’er done!” were generated just a few days ago and

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‘02 MERC. OUTBOARD MOTOR, 20 HP, short shaft, 2-stroke series 20M. Used less than 5 hrs. Stored in protected area. Completely serviced by Walker’s Marine. Remote steer/control. $999. 629-6184. 5/6 20.5’ GAMBLER BASS BOAT, 200 hp Suzuki 12/24 motor, guide dbl. axle trailer, garage kept, $9900. Ask for Ted, 875-9480. 4/29 ‘05 16’ CAROLINA SKIFF, exc. cond., incl. trolling motor & trailer, 15hp motor, $3000. 875-7775. 4/15 16’ ROWING SHELL, 9.5’ carbon fiber oars, dolly; cost new $3700. Sell for $1750. 349-4107. 4/8 EVINRUDE-JOHNSON PROS., 13.75 x 21 SS, 13.75 X 15 SS, 14X19 alum. $50 ea. SS, $35 alum. 6294195. 3/25

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WOMEN’S 22” BIKE, good cond., $40 OBO. 629-8765. BIKES: Girl’s 10-spd., $35. Men’s RetroBike, $35. ongoose 21-spd., $100. 3980309. 4/29 STIHL WEED WACKER, $125. Craftsman 7 1/2” miter saw, $5. 398=0309. 4/29 FISHING EQUIP., everything needed for fishing, mostly salt water. 629-5238. 4/22 MAYTAG WASHER, 5 yrs. old, $100. 875-5159. 4/22

SEATED BACK MASSAGER, elec., good for bad backs, $35, like new. 6294482. 4/22 APPROX. 2000 VHS taped movies, only $150 for all. 628-1880. 4/22 SMALL REFIGERATOR, 2.0 cu. ft., $20. Power Washer, 2200 psi, from Sears, Briggs & Stratton eng., used 3 times, $200. 628-0502. 4/22 38” MOWER DECK, fits MTD Yard Machine, very good cond. 245-2278. 4/22

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CHEST FREEZER, Gibson, 22 cu ft., exc. cond., $200. 628-8761. 4/15

WATER CONDITIONER, North Star, only used 10 months, like new. 349-4103.

KENMORE AIR COND., 18,500 BTU w/remote, good cond., $100. 8770476. 4/15

LARGE BOOKCASE, $75. 875-9401. 4/15

24” TILLER, 5 hp, $130. 875-7775. 4/15 LIFT CHAIR, gold, good cond. 349-4103. 4/15 JAZZY 600 POWER Chair, like new, fully equipped. High Back Wheelchair, fully equipped, good cond. Must sell, make offer. 628-3362.

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Location: Traveling west on Rt. 54 from Delmar, DE, turn right onto Horsey Church Road. Travel approx. a half mile, 11th house on left. 36874 Horsey Church Road, Delmar, DE 19940.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

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Glassware & Furniture @ 10:00 a.m. Oak washstand, biscuit block, Singer treadle sewing machine, 2 pc. living room suite, 7 pc. maple dinette, 5 pc. maple bedroom suite, roll top trunk, end tables & coffee table, Magnavox color console TV, oak commode, metal bed, blue decorated crocks, pickle crocks, Seth Thomas mantel clock, counterpane, quilts, Coke trays, old toys & games, oil lamps, PRR oil cans, several Pabst advertising items, M.C. Manlove advertising mirror, G.W. Sparrow, Delmar, DE wooden thermometer, early Constable’s badge, Delmar Police & Fireman’s badges, Gene Autry guitar w/ box, old TV guides, several pocket knives, Boy Scout items, Army uniforms, oil lamps, Gone w/the Wind lamps, Cigarette machine, J.D. pedal tractor w/cart, jelly glasses, Fire King, cast-iron frying pans, milk can, collection of ladies & men’s watches & pocket watches, Walter 7.65 mm pistol, Stevens 25 ca. pistol, 22 ca. auto. rifle, Foley model 200 saw file, Foley model 308 Belsaw, Dewalt radial arm saw, Craftsman scroll saw, chop saw, bench grinder, workbench, Tradesman floor drill, carpenter tools, wrenches, crosscut saw, toolboxes, floor safe, electric cement mixer, hog killing pot, wheelbarrow, weed whackers, Home Comfort cook stove, and many items too numerous to mention. A collection of various Silver Dollars, Half Dollars, quarters, dimes, & other foreign coins.

Tractor @ 12:30 p.m. M.F. 1020 diesel compact tractor w/hydro., & 5 ft. belly mower (clean tractor), M.F. 5ft. 3 p.h. scraper blade.

Real Estate @ 12:00 Noon: The property consists of 1.5 acres of land more or less with 210 ft. of road frontage on Horsey Church Road. The property is improved with an approx. 1800 sq. foot brick ranch style home. The rancher consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 ½ bath, living room, recreation room, kitchen w/dinette area, utility room, full attic, & plenty of closet space. The home has burglar & fire alarms, central a/c, hot water baseboard heat, & wall to wall carpet. The property also has a 24’x36’ 3 bay open front implement shed. The property is has very nice landscaping and would make a great home for a young couple or someone looking to downsize. Terms on Real Estate: $7,500.00 down payment on the day of auction in the form of cash or certified check. Settlement to occur within 45 days. 2.5% Buyer’s Premium. Sold, “AS IS”. Buyer & Seller will equally share all State & County transfer costs. Buyer to pay the cost of preparing and recording the deed and any other costs. Broker Participation Invited. Contact auction company for details. Seller has the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is in their intent to sell said property.

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12 - 1/2 BUSHELL PEACH BSKTS., new, wooden, $25. 20 - 1 Qt. New wooden Berry Baskets, $5. 846-9788. LONGABERGER BASKETS, 846-9788. 4/15 ROMANCE & MYSTERY Books, $2 a bag. DVD movies, $3 ea., some new, science fiction. 875-3744. TIMBERS: 30 - 4x6x11.5 creosoted, $300. 2 - 4x6x 11.5 pressure treated, $44 for both. 846-9788. 4/8 2 LG TREES, 1 black walnut, come & get it. Laurel area. Call Jeff, 542-2832. 4/8 4 KLIPSCH SURROUND Sound Speakers, $25 ea. 629-7363. 4/8 WEIGHT LIFTING MACHINE, Complete, w/free weights incl., exc. cond., must see, $400 OBO. 8754486. 4/8 BEAUTY SALON EQUIP. for sale, Call Carol at 6292309 or 228-4996. 4/8

ANIMALS, ETC. 20-GAL. FISH TANK, all access., $50. 628-0502. 5/6 20 CHICKENS, 2 yrs. old, laying. $5 ea. 875-7323. 5/6 PUT-TOGETHER KENNEL 7.5x7.5x4’, very good cond., $125 OBO. 745-1911 before 8:30 p.m. 4/29

1 MALE PEACOCK for sale, $25. 875-4952, lv. msg. 4/15

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LEGALS NOTICE OF PETITION TO OBTAIN TITLE TO ABANDONED PROPERTY

A Petition has been filed to obtain title to the following abandoned property: Brandy Johnson 26768 Palmetto Street, Lot B16, Seaford, DE 19973 Brandy (Johnson) (L. Morean) and Phillip B Joseph The petition was filed by: Mobile Gardens MHP LLC The following persons have been identified as owners or other persons with an interest in the prperty: Brandy Johnson; Brandy L. Morean; Phillip B. Joseph; George T. Morean Jr.; Laverne Morean. If judgement is entered for the Property Holder/Petitioner, the Petitioner will be awarded complete and absolute title to the property pursuant to 25 Del. C 4002 and any existing liens or other interests against it will be void. Anyone with a legal interest in this property may contest the petition by filing an Answer JP Civ. Form No 53) by 6/11/10 with Justice of the Peace Cout No. 17, 23730 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. 5/13/2tc

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Street, Seaford, Delaware: 1) Express Delaware, LLC, property owners of 161 Venture Drive, known as the Fed Ex Ground location, is seeking a final site plan review for a 12’x54’ modular dock to be placed on a permanent foundation at the existing dock door at the N.E. corner of the existing terminal. A 1,500 sq. ft. pavement expansion will accommodate truck and van traffic turn radii and dock positions. If this project is a 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 May 2010 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher, City Manager 5/13/1tc

PUBLIC NOTICE

You are hereby notified the below application will be before: The City of Seaford Board of Adjustment and Appeals for their determination on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 12:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 414 High Street, Seaford, Delaware: Case No. V-005-10: Seaford District Library, property owners of 402 N. Porter Street, is seeking relief from the Zoning Ordinance, on behalf of The Salvation Army, who wish to use the building for church programs; youth groups; adult fellowship groups with education programs, child care, meal planning & Bible study; neighborhood activities related to the senior population. The building would also house office space for distribution of funds for needy families and various other services provided by The Salvation Army. The property is zoned R-1 Low Density Residential. (1) Sec. 15-14 Uses by Special Exception (a) The following uses shall be permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Board of Adjustment subject to Article 8 of this Chapter: (4) Church or other place of worship, seminary or convent, parish house or Sunday school building. 2) The tenant desires to install a sign larger than permitted in a residential district. A variance will be required as per: Sec. 15-66. Signs in Residential Districts. (a) The following types of signs and no others shall See LEGALS—page 35

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be permitted in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts except as provided in Sections 15-64 and 15-65 of this Article; (1) Identification signs for farms or estates, schools, churches, hospitals, and similar permitted uses other than dwellings; provided that: (A) The size of any such sign shall not exceed eighteen (18) square feet; 3) The site has no off street parking, thus a variance is necessary as per Sec. 15-75 Off-street parking requirements (7) Theater, church, lodge, meeting place, etc., & (10) Office, office building or Bank. Case No. V-06-10, Roy and Grace Ingram , property owners of 18 N. Arch St. are seeking a special exception to change their single family dwelling into a duplex as per the Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 15-20 Uses by Special Exception (2) Single family semi-detached structure. They are also requesting relief from Sec. 15-20 (h) #3 rear yard setbacks in order to build closer than 30 feet to the rear property line. If these projects are 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 May 2010 pursuant to the Rules heretofore adopted by the City of Seaford. THE CITY OF SEAFORD Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 5/13/1tc

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

LITTLE CREEK HUNDRED Subd. #2010-3 Notice is hereby given that the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing on Thursday evening, JUNE 10, 2010, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Building, Georgetown, Delaware, on the application of DIAMOND STATE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST to consider the Subdivision of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential District in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, by dividing 42.17 acres into 50 lots (Cluster Development), located north of Road 72 (Wootten Road) across from Road 458 (Hudson Road) and west of Trap 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

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Estate of James D. Foskey, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of James D. Foskey, Sr. who departed this life on the 27th day of February, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Esther Foskey on the 29th day of April, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administratrix on or before the 27th day of October, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Esther Foskey 408A Hickory Lane Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/13/3tc

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Estate of Mary West Wilson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mary West Wilson who departed this life on the 10th day of pril, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Gail W. Fooks, Brian T. Fooks on the 3rd day of May, A.D. 2010, 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 same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 10th day of December, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Gail W. Fooks 104 Culver Laurel, DE 19956 Brian T. Fooks 38288 Brittingham Rd. Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/13/3tc See LEGALS—page 38

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE __________________________

IN THE MATTER OF INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING FOR THE PROVISION OF STANDARD OFFER SERVICE BY DELMARVA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY UNDER 26 DEL. C. §1007(c) & (d)

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NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF WRITTEN COMMENTS IN ANTICIPATION OF DELMARVA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY’S 2010 INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN FILING The Delaware Public Service Commission (“Commission”) announces that it will continue to accept written comments from the public through October 31, 2010 concerning Delmarva Power & Light’s (“Delmarva”) filing of its Integrated Resource Plan. As stated below, on March 30, 2010, the Commission extended the time in which Delmarva had to file its IRP from May 31, 2010 until October 31, 2010. Accordingly, the Commission will extend the date by which the public may submit written comments from May 1, 2010 through October 31, 2010.

BACKGROUND

Pursuant to PSC Order No. 7661 (Sept. 22, 2009), the Commission ordered that Delmarva’s Third Update to its Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”) (which is a long-term plan specifying, among other things, electricity supply and demand strategies, including conservation measures, to meet the needs of Delmarva’s residential customers), filed on December 5, 2008, would be not subject to evidentiary hearings and Commission consideration because after it had been filed, the Commission promulgated IRP regulations (PSC Reg. Docket No. 60; PSC Order No. 7628 (Aug 18, 2009)) containing new requirements. In addition, there had been extensive discussions on the appropriate treatment of externalities (factors, such as health and ecosystem effects, that are not reflected in the price of electricity and that vary by energy source) that were not incorporated in the Third Update. Consequently, the Commission concluded that it would not be in the public interest to either continue discovery or conduct evidentiary hearings on the Third Update. The Commission ordered Delmarva to file a new IRP consistent with the new IRP regulations no later than May 31, 2010 for the Commission’s review. In addition, the Commission closed the prior docket, PSC Docket No. 07-20, that considered Delmarva’s Third Update. In order to involve the public in the development of the 2010 IRP and to solicit the public’s comments concerning the make-up of resources to be used in the ten-year plan, public comments sessions were held on January 12, 2010 in Wilmington, January 13, 2010 in Georgetown, and January 14, 2010 in Dover in anticipation of Delmarva’s May 31, 2010 filing. On March 30, 2010, at the request of Delmarva, and pursuant to PSC Order No. 7755, the Commission extended the time for the Company to file its 2010 IRP from May 31, 2010 until October 31, 2010. At a technical working group meeting on February 23, 2010, Delmarva noted some of the major changes in the regional energy environment since Order No. 7661 and the effect those changes could have on the PJM Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (“RTEP”) that the PJM Board is expected to release in late June 2010. The June 2010 RTEP will analyze, among other things: (1) the new 2010 PJM load forecast; (2) demand resources bid into the May 2009 Reliability Pricing Model (“PRM”) capacity auction; (3) new generators representing approximately 700 MW that have signed interconnection service agreements since the 2009 RTEP; (4) generators representing approximately 1070 MW in the Mid-Atlantic region that have announced retirements since the last RTEP; (5) approved transmission upgrades since the last RTEP; (6) changes in the schedule for PATH; and (7) changes in the schedule for MAPP. Delmarva specifically contended that as a result of the changes in the regional energy environment that will result from these events – changes over which neither Delmarva, the Commission or the State of Delaware had any control and which obviously cannot be included in an IRP that is filed on May 31, 2010 - the 2010 RTEP was likely to render any previously-filed IRP moot. Delmarva contended that the 2010 RTEP results would be critical in developing a 10-year plan that includes the most relevant and pertinent information for assessing key decisions regarding Delaware’s energy future. Consequently, the Commission found the best use of the parties’ resources time and personnel would be made if the deadline for filing the IRP was extended until after the RTEP and MAPP issues had been resolved. Written comments will be accepted through October 31, 2010. This extension of time to file comments will provide an opportunity for the public to comment on any issue of relevance to the IRP, including but not limited to, externalities associated with alternatives means of electricity generation; the balance between energy efficiency measures and supply; whether new natural gas generation should be sited in Delaware; and whether additional carbon-free generation should be procured. Copies of the final IRP regulations can be found in the January 2010 issue of the Delaware Register of Regulations. Further, the IRP regulations can be found attached to PSC Order No.7628 on the Commission’s website at http://depsc.delaware.gov/orders/7628.pdf. The regulations are also available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Commission’s Dover office at the above address, or, by appointment (302-577-5077), at the Division of the Public Advocate, located on the 4th Floor, Carvel State Office Building, 820 North French Street, Wilmington. Further, the IRP regulations can be found attached to PSC Docket No. 7628 on the Commission’s website at http://depsc.delaware.gov/orders/7628.pdf. Written comments should be submitted to the Commission at 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Cannon Building, Suite 100, Dover, Delaware 19904. If you are disabled and need assistance to participate in this matter, contact the Commission to discuss arrangements for such assistance. You can contact the Commission directly or by telephone at (302) 736-7500 (including text telephone) or toll-free at 1-800-282-8574 (Delaware only). Questions or inquiries can also be made by Internet e-mail addressed to susan.neidig@state.de.us.

PAGE 36 LEGALS - from Page 35

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Estate of Cora L. Snelling, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Cora L. Snelling who departed this life on the 16th day of December, A.D. 2009, late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Melody Jones on the 21st day of April, A.D. 2010, 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 16th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Melody Jones 128 Collins Ave. Smyrna, DE 19977 Attorney: Howard W. Hudson Jr., Esq. Haller & Hudson 101 S. Bedford St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/6/3tc

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Estate of H. Calvin Wheatley, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of H. Calvin Wheatley who departed this life on the 21st day of April, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Bruce Wheatley on the 26th day of April, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 21st day of December, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Bruce Wheatley 3 Caney Ct. Kenner, LA 70065 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/6/3tc

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Estate of Hillary M. Robinson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Hillary M. Robinson who departed this life on the 27th day of March, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Albert Jerry Robinson on the 15th

MORNING STAR day of April, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 27th day of November, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Albert Jerry Robinson 10595 Chestnut Lane Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: David W. Baker, Esq. 109 South Race St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 4/29/3tc

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and running with lands now or formerly of Anna Mae Buchert North 80 degrees 53 minutes 52 seconds West 132.45 feet to the point and place of beginning said to contain 4,239 square feet of land, be the same more or less, together with improvements, as shown on a survey prepared by MillerLewis, Inc., dated October 18, 2006. BEING the same lands and premises which Kevin L. Jefferson, by Deed dated October 19,2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3512, Page 206, did grant and convey unto Antwaneshia Blake. Tax Parcel: 4-31-5.0077.00 Property Address: 319 FRONT 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 ANTWANESHIA BLAKE and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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• MAY 13 - 19, 2010 SHERIFF SALE

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 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 situated on the development of Country Glen, Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware being known as Lot 26 of said subdivision and being located and on the northerly side of Glen Circle (50 feet wide) a short distance West of Glen Road ( 50 feet wide) and bounded on the South by said Glen Circle, on the West by Lot 25 of said Country Glen Subdivision on the North by Knotts Landing Subdivision and on the East by Lot 27 of said subdivision, being more particularly described in a recent survey by Homewood Engineering, Ltd., Gary B. Homewood, Registered Professional Engineer, dated February 21, 2004, as follows, to-wit: BEGINNING at an iron pipe set, said iron pipe being the following two (2) courses and distances from the physical centerline intersects of Glen Circle and that of Glen Road: (1) from said intersect point of Glen Circle and Glen Road following the centerline of Glen Road North 65 degrees 36 minutes 34 seconds West 363.9 plus or minus feet to a point, (2) North 24 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds East 25.00 feet to said point; thence from said beginning point on the northerly line of Glen Circle and following said line of Glen Circle North 65 degrees 36 minutes 34 seconds West 105.00 feet to a capped rebar found at a corner for Lot 25 of said subdivision; thence with a line of Lot 25 North 24 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds East 122.54 feet to a capped rebar found at a corner in land of Knotts Landing Subdivision; thence with lands of Knotts Landing Subdivision South 65 degrees 36 minutes 34 seconds East 105.00 feet to an iron pipe set at a corner for Lot 27 of Country Glen Subdivision; thence with a line of Lot 27 South 24 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds West 122.50 feet to the point and place of Beginning having within said metes and bounds 12,867 square feet or 0.2654 acres of land, be the same more or less. BEING the same lands

and premises which Delmarva Homes Land Management, L.L.C., by deed dated December 14, 2004 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware in Deed Book 3067, Page 18, did grant and convey unto JEFFREY J. DALTON and PAMELA M. DALTON, in fee. Tax Parcel: 4-3019.00-95.00 Property Address: 11885 GLEN CIRCLE, BRIDGEVILLE 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 JEFFREY J. & PAMELA M. DALTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware being designated as Lot No.7, of the development known as GREENWOOD MEADOWS, a plot of which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, Delaware, in Plat Book 78, Page 48. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Merie Lister, Sr. and A. Pauline Lister, by deed dated October 11, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3375, Page 113 did grant and convey unto GUINELL JACQUES, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-3.0019.10 Property Address: 12001 BLANCHARD 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 GUINELL JACQUES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc See LEGALS—page 37

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 36

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece and parcel of land known as 317 East Sixth Street, in the Town of Laurel, Little Creek Hundred, County of Sussex and State of Delaware, more particularly bounded and described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a coordinate point on the West side of a 5 foot sidewalk on the East side of East 6th Street North 39 degrees 00 minutes West 39.25 feet to an iron; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of James Brock, North 50 degrees 57 minutes East 5.0 feet to a pipe; thence continuing along the same line 274 feet to a concrete monument; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of George Figgs South 39 degrees 04 minutes East 38.75 feet to an iron; thence along a line between these lands and lands now or formerly of Orlando Joseph South 50 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds West 279.00 feet to the point and place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Aurore A. Siphavanh k/n/a Aurore A. Neal by deed dated July 25, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3361, Page 51 did grant and convey unto AURORE A. NEAL and SHANE NEAL, wife and husband. Tax Parcel: 3 - 3 2 1.11-51.00 Property Address: 317 EAST 6TH 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 AURORE A. & SHANE NEAL and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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described and lands lying westerly now or formerly of “Boyce,” hence, the point and place of Beginning; Thence, Commencing from the said point of Beginning and running along the said southerly side of 4th Fourth Street South 69 degrees 00 minute East 32.00 feet to a point; Thence, turning and leaving said 4th Street and running along the division line for lands lying easterly now or formerly “Moore,” being with the centerline of a driveway leading to a double garage intersecting a “party wall,” passing through the centerline of the same, and by the extension thereof South 22 degrees 30 minutes West 141.25 feet to a point; Thence, along the division line for lands lying southerly now or formerly of the “White heirs” North 69 degrees 00 minute West 49.50 feet to a point; Thence, along the division line for the aforesaid lands lying westerly of “Boyce” North 29 degrees 30 minutes East 142.75 feet to the aforesaid southerly side of 4th Fourth Street and the first mentioned point and place of beginning. Be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Arlie H. Wooters, Jr., by his attorney in fact, Gordon A. Ramey, Jr. and Marion L. Wooters, by her attorney in fact, Gordon A. Ramey, Jr., husband and wife by deed dated July 5, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3481, Page 167 did grant and convey unto JAMIE O’CONNOR. Tax Parcel: 3-321.07-326.00 Property Address: 10940 E. FOURTH 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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

• MAY 13 - 19, 2010 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 JAMIE E. O’CONNER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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PAGE 37 Slate Housing Authority and in line of lands of Maurice J. West, et ux; thence with said West lands South 80 degrees 41 minutes 19 seconds West 113.42 feet to an iron rebar found at a corner for these lands, lands of Maurice J. West, et ux and lands of William G. Passwaters Heirs; thence with lands of William G. Passwaters Heirs South 81 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds West 188.26 feet to a pipe found on the East right of way line of Main Street located at the point and place of beginning, be the same more or less, as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., DEL. P.L.S. No. 242, dated December 4,2002. BEING the same lands and premises which Z3, LLC by Deed dated March 21, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3429, Page 131, did grant and convey unto Theresa M. Patchett. Tax Parcel: 1-3110.20-123.00 Property Address: 419 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BRIDGEVILLE 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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

THERESA M. PATCHETT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 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 the CITY OF SEAFORD, Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, known and designated as LOT NUMBER THIRTY-SIX (36), in Section “A” of Westview Extended, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the Easterly right of way line of Hickory Lane (50 foot right of way), at a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Mary Ellen Hough, said point of beginning be 180 feet more or less to Allen Avenue; thence with the Easterly right of way line of Hickory Lane (50 foot right of way) North 00 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 60.57 feet to a pipe found at a corner for this lot and lands now or formerly of Karen L. Hopkins; thence turning and running with lands now or formerly of Karen L. Hopkins South 88 degrees 57 minutes 40 seconds East 163.04 feet to an iron rod found at a corner for this lot, Lands now or formerly of Karen L. Hopkins, lands now or formerly of Allen Wix and lands now or formerly of Frances S. Beers; thence turning and running with lands now or formerly of Frances S. Beers South 02 degrees 44 minutes 25 seconds West 60.32 feet to a pipe found at a corner for this lot, lands now or formerly of Mary Ellen Hough and in line of lands now or formerly of Frances S. Beers; thence turning and running lands now or formerly of Mary Ellen Hough North 89 degrees 03 minutes 25 seconds West 160.68 feet to the place of beginning, together with all improvements thereon, as surveyed by Miller-Lewis, dated June 21, 2006. BEING the same lands and premises which Frank Parks and Leigh Ann SpicerParks by Deed dated July 31, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex See LEGALS—page 38

PAGE 38 LEGALS - from Page 37 County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3348, Page 94, did grant and convey unto Kara L. Usilton. Tax Parcel: 5-31-13.0945.00 Property Address: 307 HICKORY LANE, SEAFORD Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 KARA L. USILTON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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MORNING STAR Lewis, Inc., dated October 19,2004, as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pipe in the westerly right of way line of First Street at a corner for this land and lands now or formerly of Geneva D. Jackson, said beginning point being 1,150 feet more or less from County Road 589A; thence, by and with the westerly right of way line of First Street South 21 degrees 32 minutes 56 seconds West 110.88 feet to an iron pipe, a corner for this land; thence, by and with Red Pine Drive North 66 degrees 19 minutes 06 seconds West 276.78 feet to an iron pipe, a corner for this land; thence, along a line between this land and lands now or formerly of Willis Franklin Savage North 21 degrees 27 minutes 16 seconds East 150.81 feet to an iron rod, a corner for this land and lands now or formerly of Martha Alexander Distance; thence, along a line between this land and lands now or formerly of Martha Alexander Distance South 70 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East 140.97 feet to an iron pipe, a corner for this land; thence, along a line between this land and lands now or formerly of Geneva D. Jackson South 21 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds West 60.00 feet to an iron pipe; thence, along another line between this land and lands now or formerly of Geneva D. Jackson South 70 degrees 28 minutes 37 seconds East 136.00 feet to the place of beginning, be the contents thereof what they may. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Delmar Homes, Inc., by deed dated September 9, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3201, Page 265 did grant and convey unto JANINE A. WILLIAMS AND BRUCE A. WILLIAMS, husband and wife, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-10.0025.00 Property Address: 9169 RED PINE DRIVE, 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June

25, 2010 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 JANINE A. & BRUCE A. WILLIAMS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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• MAY 13 - 19, 2010 6.00-2.00 Property Address: 7447 RIVERSHORE 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID JAMES GILMORE, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE GEORGE R. GILMORE AND ELIZABETH F. GILMORE UNIFIED REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED MAY 16, 1991 and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas Monition, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece or parcel of land, lying and being in the Town of Bridgeville, County of Sussex and State of Delaware, fronting on Main Street 50 feet and bounded on the south

by lands now or formerly of J.E. Layton, running back with line thereof about 184 feet to lands of the Trustees of the Bridgeville M.E. Church; thence north with the line of said Trustees lands and 59 feet to lands now or formerly of Harry L. Cannon; thence east with the line of the said Cannons lands about 178 feet to said Main Street. BEING the same lands conveyed unto Walter Flowers and Janet F. Simmons Flowers by deed of Charles E. Foulke, Sr. dated February 5, 1980 and recoreded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 994, Page 33. The said Janet F. Simmons Flowers departed this life intestate on or around May 17, 2000 leaving her husband, Walter Flowers sole owner. Tax Parcel: 1-31-10.1610.00 Property Address: NOT AVAILABLE 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: 100 percent of the purchase money will be demanded at the time of sale. Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 and also subject to the owner’s right of redemption pursuant to 9 Del. C. § 8728. 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 and 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. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of WALTER FLOWERS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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scribed real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Sussex Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, being known as LOT 12 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 13, as shown on a plot of lands of Charles G. Friedel appearing in Plot Book 1 at page 132, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a concrete monument (found) on the easterly right-of-way line of Elm Street at a corner for these lands and lands of Paul E. Harris, et ux., thence with the easterly right-of-way line of Elm Street North 27 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West 74.96 feet to a concrete monument (found) on the easterly right-of-way line of Elm Street at a corner for these lands and lands of Connie L. Henry; thence with said Henry lands North 62 degrees 38 minutes 55 seconds East 147.95 feet to an iron rebar (found) at a corner for these lands, lands of Connie L. Henry and in line of lands of Van W. Milligan, et ux., thence with said Milligan lands the following two (2) courses distances South 27 degrees 44 minutes 34 seconds East 74.98 feet to an iron rebar (found); thence South 62 degrees 37 minutes 35 seconds West 74.43 feet to a PK nail in a landscape tie (found) at a corner for these lands, lands of Van Milligan and lands of Paul E. Harris, et ux., thence with said Harris lands South 62 degrees 41 minutes 10 seconds West 74.33 feet to a concrete monument (found) on the easterly right-of-way line of Elm Street being located at the point and place of beginning, containing 11,124 square feet of land be the same more or less as shown on a survey prepared by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Del. P.L.S. No. 242 dated March 20,2007. SUBJECT to any and all restrictions, reservations, conditions, easements and agreements of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware. Being the same lands conveyed to Connie Lee Henry by Deed from Myers Ronald Johnson and Esther Ann Johnson, dated November 11, 1983, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 1223, page 105. Being the same lands conveyed to Matthew E. Gaskill and Sara Gaskill by Deed from Connie Lee Henry, See LEGALS—page 39

MORNING STAR LEGALS - from Page 38 dated March 30,2007, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County in Deed Book 3440, page 150. Tax Parcel: 3-31-6.00267.00 Property Address: 24053 ELM 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 MATTHEW E. & SARA GASKILL and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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follows; to wit: Beginning at a concrete marker on the western right of way line of County Road No. 481 also known as Brickyard Road, a corner of lands and other lands of Florence E. Thomas; thence back 57 1/2° West 291’ to a Concrete marker, thence North 42° West 150’ to a concrete marker; thence North 57 112° East 291’ to a concrete marker and the aforesaid County Road; thence along said county Road South 42° East ISO’ back to the place of beginning, containing one (1) Acre of land, be the same more or less. Being a part of the lands conveyed to Florence E. Thomas by Deed of Thomas D. Thomas and Santa Thomas, his wife, dated December 8, 1953, and of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds at Georgetown, in Deed Record Volume 427, Page 187. Being the same lands and premises by which John Thomas and Florence Thomas by Deed dated May 13, 1968 and recorded in the Office of the recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware as book 630, Page 500, did grant and convey to Lloyd A. Jewell and Shirley A. Jewell. Tax Parcel: 1-32-2.00288.00 Property Address: 10026 BRICKYARD 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 Pur-

chaser 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 ESTATE OF LLOYD A. JEWELL & SHIRLEY A. JEWEL and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 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, being known and designated as Lot No.4 on a plot of lands entitled “Lands of Norris Niblett and Donald Ralph”, prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc., Registered Surveyors, filed for record in December 12, 1989, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Plot Book 43, Page 136, and being more particularly described according to a survey prepared by Simpler Surveying & Associate, Registered Surveyor, dated April 21, 2005. BEGINNNING at a concrete monument situate on the westerly right of way of River Road (50’ R/W), said monument being 1,051’, more or less, northerly of the center line of County Route No. 496 and being a corner for these lands and Lot #3; thence, by and with Lot #3, North 78° 16 minutes 24 seconds West, 216.26’ to a 5/8” re-bar, said re-bar being a corner for these lands, Lot #3 and a point on line of Lot #4, Phillips Landing Estates; thence, by and with Lot #4, Phillips Landing Estates, North 12 degrees 16 minutes 22 seconds East, 150.12’ to a concrete monument, said monument being a corner for these lands and Lot #5; thence, leaving Lot #4, Phillips Landing Estates and by and with Lot #5, South 78° 09 minutes 14 seconds East 215.01’ to a concrete monument situate on the westerly right of way of River Road (50’ R/W), said monument being a corner for these lands and Lot #5; thence, by and with the aforesaid westerly right of

• MAY 13 - 19, 2010 way of River Road South 11 ° 47 minutes 41 seconds West, 149.66’ to the point and place of beginning, being and containing 32,321 square feet of land, more or less. BEING the same land conveyed unto David C. Mederios by Deed of Brett Alan Jones and Jennifer L. Jones, his wife, dated April 27, 2005, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 3136, Page 015. BEING the same land conveyed unto David C. Medeiros by Deed of David C. Maderios (also known as David C. Medeiros), dated July 25,2005, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 3177, Page 262. Tax Parcel: 4-32-2.0053.00 Property Address: 30804 RIVER 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID C. MEDERIOS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land lying and being situate in Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex County, and State of Delaware, comprising all of Lot #6, as designated on the plot of Tull Subdivision II, filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, in Plot book 87, Page 107, and being described more particularly in accordance with a survey plat, dated July 26,2005, and revised on January 19,2005, prepared by Miller-Lewis, Inc. as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the northeasterly rightof-way line of Sussex County Road #590 (50’ RIW); said point being situate 1,140 feet, more or less, northwesterly from Sussex County Road #583; thence with said right-of-way line, the next two (2) courses and distances; 1) North 17° 07 minutes 46 seconds West 40.47 feet to a point 2) North 17° 08 minutes 53 seconds West 109.53 feet to a point; thence with lands of Tull Group, LLC, now or formerly, the next two (2) courses and distances; 1) North 72° 52 minutes 14 seconds East 253.60 feet to an iron pipe (found), passing over an iron pipe (found) at 5.00 feet; 2) South 17° 07 minutes 46 seconds East 150.00 feet to an iron pipe (found); thence with Lot #5 South 72° 52 minutes 14 seconds West 250.00 feet, passing over an iron pipe (found) at 245.00 feet, home to the point of beginning, said to contain 37,500 square feet of land, be the same more or less. SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Delaware. BEING the same lands conveyed to Silver Star Builders, Inc., by deed of Toll Group, LLC, a limited liability company of the State of Delaware, deed dated August 2,2005, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 3179, Page 154.

BEING the same lands conveyed to Sharon E. Strand, by deed of Silver Star Builders, Inc.” deed dated February 3, 2006, and filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, at Georgetown, Delaware, in Deed Book 3268, Page 199. Tax Parcel: 5-3013.00-10.08 Property Address: 13955 MILE STRETCH 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 June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 SHARON E. STRAND and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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CEL OF LAND SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN L1TILE CREEK HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, DELAWARE AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEGINNING AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT IN THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROAD NO 64,150.00 FEET EAST OF A PIPE FOUND AT THE CORNER OF LOT 1 AND LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF RAYMOND STRICK; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING NORTH 18 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 300.00 FEET TO AN IRON REBAR; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 150.00 FEET TO AN IRON REBAR; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING SOUTH 18 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 300.00 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT FOUND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER AT THESE LANDS IN THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ROAD NO. 64 150;00 FEET WEST OF A CONCRETE MONUMENT FOUND AT THE CORNER OF LOT NO.3; THENCE TURNING AND RUNNING NORTH 71 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 150.00 FEET TO THE PLACE AND POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID TO CONTAIN 1.03 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON A SURVEY PERFORMED BY BRAD A. TEMPLE, DATED MAY 19, 1993. Being the same lands and premises which Norris L. Niblett, did grant and convey unto Kevin A. Gross, Sr. and Leah A. Gross, by deed January 5, 1996 and recorded on January 5, 1996 the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2099 at Page 144. Tax Parcel: 5-32-7.0050.04 Property Address: RT 1 BOX 476B, COUNTY ROAD 64 NKA 12841 WHITESVILLE 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 credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s

MORNING 1313 - 19, 2010 MORNING STAR STAR • MAy • MAY - 19, 2010 Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 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 LEAH A. & KEVIN A. GROSS, SR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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iron pipe located along Second Street; thence running along Second Street south 89 degrees )0 minutes 00 seconds West 120.00 feet to an iron pipe, the point! and place of beginning. Said to contain 14,290 square feet, more or less, together with the improvements located thereon, as surveyed by Thomas A. Temple, Jr., Registered Surveyor, April 15, 1995. Being the same lands and premises which Andrew M. Cuomo, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, of Washington, D.C., acting by and through the Federal Housing Commissioner did grant and convey unto David Vannewkirk by deed dated December 8, 1999 and recorded on December 13, 1999 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2445 Page 254. Tax Parcel: 1-32-1.11115.00 Property Address: 10 SECOND STREET E, BLADES Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before June 21, 2010. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on June 25, 2010 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of DAVID VAN NEWKIRK and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 5/6/2tc

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Young Environmentalist Awards Do you know a Delaware student who is working to make a difference for the environment? The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) encourages teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others to begin planning to nominate these students for the 2010 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. Nominations must be based on actions or projects which have taken place between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Nominations will be accepted between Saturday, May 1 and Tuesday, June 1. A winner will be chosen from each of the following categories: • Elementary for students in grades 1-4 • Middle school for students in grades 5-8

• High school for students in grades 9-12 The Young Environmentalist program honors Delaware students whose actions have resulted in the protection, restoration or enhancement of Delaware’s natural resources. Judges will look for innovative projects that increase public awareness and demonstrate environmental ethics and stewardship. A $100 U.S. savings bond and a Delaware State Parks gift certificate will be awarded to each category winner in recognition of his or her contribution to the community. Winners will be honored in a special ceremony. For more information, including nomination forms, call Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, at 302-739-9902, or visit www. dnrec.delaware.gov.

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Trap Pond ‘Get in Gear’ Bike Rally promotes park By Tony E. Windsor

For seven years and counting, the Trap Pond support organization, “Trap Pond Partners” has held its “Get in Gear” Bike Rally to benefit the park. The most recent even was held at Cypress Point, Laurel, on Saturday, May 1, where a large contingency of bicyclists gathered to ride the five-mile bike route that meanders through the natural wildlife settings of Trap Pond State Park. One of the coordinators of the annual Bike Rally, Betty Grossman, said the event participation has doubled since it was first held in 2004. She said the event has been fortunate to have a group of local sponsors who see the value in promoting Trap Pond Park and its family-type amenities. “This event is a wonderful introduction to anyone not familiar with the park,” she said. “The ride is not a timed event and participants are encouraged to enjoy the beautiful wooded landscape along the way. The bike rally is Trap Pond Partners’ major fundraiser. All monies raised are used to enhance Trap Pond State Park.” Each year the event is kicked off with a blast from a working scale-replica cannon. Riders embark on the bike path and, along the way, volunteers are available to provide support and if needed, emergency medical aid. Grossman said the more experienced bicyclists will take the lead and allow novice riders, or families who prefer to enjoy a more relaxed, scenic trip to bring up the rear of the group. Upon completing the ride, the bicyclists return to the park camp site and enjoy

complimentary entertainment, beverages and food, including hot dogs, potato chips and a variety of homemade baked goods. There are also door prizes donated by area businesses that are given away as well as the main prize for the day, two new bikes. The park also donates door prizes including a weekend cabin rental and a group pontoon boat tour. The bicyclists also enjoy activities including volley ball, horseshoes, disc golf and children can participate in a nature scavenger hunt. Thanks to the support of the Trap Pond Partners, the park has received several special contributions including: • campsite funding to support weekend campouts for families of deployed military personnel; • a new golf cart to allow park staffs to patrol the park area; • new bicycles that are available to be borrowed at no cost to riders who visit the park; • new baskets for Trap Pond’s own disc golf course; • a historical building recently restored by the Trap Pond staff; and • scholarships for nature programs to benefit local children. Grossman said the Trap Pond Partners officially partnered with the Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation. Most of the members come from the western Sussex County area. “Our primary mission is to promote the natural beauty and family benefits of Trap Pond Park,” she said. “As members we care deeply about preserving Trap Pond Park’s natural and recreational resources for future generations.” Grossman said one of the newest fea-

The winners of the 2010 Trap Pond Partner’s “Get in Gear Bike Rally” grand prizes of two new bikes are Robert Davis of Seaford and John Fillmore from Laurel. Photo by Betty Grossman.

tures at the park is currently under construction. “We are excited about our future involvement with Trap Pond’s new stateof-the-art nature center,” she said. Trap Pond Partners invites new members to the group. The organization meets at The Bald Cypress Nature Center on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information about the organization and to get a membership application, visit www.trappondpartners.com. Sponsors of this year’s “Get in Gear

Bike Rally” were: Seaford Federal Credit Union, Charity Lodge #27 IOOF, Laurel; Slaughter Septic Service, Delaware National Bank, Wash N’ Vac Car Wash, Scott’s Furniture, Inc., Accurate Optical, Curves, Kodiak Home Improvements, Fisher Auto Parts – NAPA, algorespowerwash.com, The Bank of Delmarva, Laurel Lion’s Club, Laurel Ruritan Club, Laurel Realty, Wal-Mart and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.

was growing up and many of which I performed while working with the bands. I like being solo because I get to choose all the songs,” he said. Windsor can be seen performing with a guitar, but is quick to admit he can’t play. “I am a drummer, not a guitar player,” he said. “While I am singing I need to keep a beat with my hands; it’s just a habit. Obviously I can’t set my drums up, so I have to do something with my hands. I use an old acoustic guitar so I can strum my hands to keep rhythm with the music.” Though most people don’t notice that he is not actually playing the guitar, he has had a few guitar players stop by and make comments. “My performance revolves around my vocals and the classic songs, not whether I am actually playing an instrument. It is an acoustic guitar, so whether I am playing or not, you wouldn’t be able to hear it. I have guitar players who stop and ask me what chords I am strumming. I laugh and tell them that I am so good I could play my guitar while it is still in the case.” Windsor’s love for what he does is apparent. He has performed non-stop for as long as eight hours without taking a break. “Once I get started it’s hard for me to stop,” he said. “I did a party in Ridgely, Maryland, a few years ago and did eight hours without taking a break. People have a hard time understanding why I would

stand and perform for so long at a time. But while I am singing I go into a zone and leaving that zone is very hard for me. I guess passion is the only way to define it,” he said. Windsor works for Boys & Girls Club of Delaware, but says that is not why he does the fund raiser. “I would do this for Boys & Girls Clubs whether I worked there or not,” he said. “The reason I appreciate helping this organization is because every bit of the money that is donated goes directly to children’s programming. None of it is used for salaries or administrative costs. So, I can feel good that when someone drops their hard earned money in the bucket it is going to be used to benefit a local child.” Last year, along with Old Navy and Dollar General, Windsor performed the Parking Lot Tour at several local stores, including Sears of Seaford, Grotto’s Pizza and the Vineyard’s at Nassau in Lewes. The Seaford Star and Laurel Star newspapers, published by Morning Star Publications, will feature the upcoming Parking Lot Tour schedule throughout the summer and early fall. If a business with high customer traffic would like to have the Parking Lot Tour stop at their location they can contact Windsor at 302-236-9886. The performance is done at no cost to the business.

‘Parking Lot Tour’ will support youth at Boys & Girls Clubs

For 30 years Tony Windsor was drummer and lead singer for several local bands. He played in bars and private clubs throughout Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. Six years ago he started performing on his own as a singer of classic rock, country, Motown and gospel music. He has also used his performances to support local charity efforts. Last year, Windsor worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware and Morning Star Publications on a partnership to develop a special fundraising opportunity for the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club, in Laurel and Seaford. Called “The Parking Lot Tour,” Windsor performed his music outside area businesses and accepted donations from people who would drop money into a container. The money raised went directly to Boys & Girls Club youth programming. Windsor says it is reminiscent of the old street performers who would have a suitcase open at their feet where people passing by could throw in money. However, in this case, the money goes to benefit local young people. “It may be the loose change from a store purchase or a $20 bill, whatever, it is greatly appreciated,” he said. “I was so inspired last summer to see parents send their children up to drop some money in the bucket, or people who would pull their vehicles up along side

where I was performing and put money in.” In all, Windsor said the tour raised about $2,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs last year. The Parking Lot Tour will once again be taking place from May through October. It will kick off on Saturday, May 22, at the Old Navy store in Salisbury. The store will be featuring its “Flip-Flop Day” and Windsor will perform outside the store beginning at 9 a.m. “Old Navy is a national supporter of Boys & Girls Club projects, and the Salisbury store hosted the tour last year. Doing the event while they are having Flip-Flop Day is going to make a great opportunity to raise money.” The following weekend, Saturday, May 22 and 23, “The Parking Lot Tour” will stop at another familiar location, the Dollar General Store on Stein Highway, located in the Sav-a-Lot Shopping Center in Seaford. “Dollar General proved to be a great location,” Windsor said. “Store manager Cindy Moore and her staff were phenomenal in supporting the project. I was so appreciative at the number of people who stopped by to show their support while I was outside the store.” Windsor’s performance is driven by his vocals on some of the biggest hits from the 1950s through the 1990s. “I enjoy doing my performances because it allows me to showcase songs that I loved when I

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People Douglass Mumford and Lindsay Dukes are married at Salem Methodist Church Douglas Mumford and Lindsay Dukes were married on January 2, 2010, at Salem Methodist Church in Selbyville. The bride is the daughter of Donna Dukes of Salisbury, and Eddie Dukes of Laurel. She is the granddaughter of Bob and Rada Mae Dukes of Laurel and Ginger Webster and the late Richard Webster of Salisbury. The groom is the son of Karen Gierut and Dale Mumford, Jr. of Selbyville. He is the grandson of Agnes Hitchens, Oliver Hitchens and the late Dale and Helena Mumford Sr., all of Selbyville. Dr. Bruce Cook performed the double ring ceremony assisted by Pastor Rick Webster, uncle of the bride, of Living Stones Church, Salisbury. Escoted by her father, the bride wore an off-white layered chiffon trumpet style gown and carried a bouquet of off-white roses wrapped in satin ribbon. Maid of honor was Kristen Stewart of Selbyville. Bridesmaids were Stacy Dykes and Laura Wootten of Laurel, and Kathleen McDade of Huntington Valley, Penn.

Dukes, Adkins to wed this fall

All wore powder gray dresses and carried bouquets of pink and white roses. Brynn McCabe, cousin of the groom, was flower girl. The groom and groomsmen all wore black tuxedos with gray vests. Best man was Dean Fedosa of Vancouver, Canada. Groomsmen were Greg Forte and Andrew McBride, both of Selbyville, and Shawn Echemke of Bethany Beach. Following the ceremony, a dessert reception was served at the Salem Center at the church. The bride is a 2007 graduate of Wesley College of Dover, where she earned her bachelors of science degree in business administration. She is currently employed by Townsend’s corporate office in Georgetown. The groom graduated form Indian River High School in 1998. He is employed at Mumford Sheet Metal Works in Selbyville. The couple honeymooned in the Carribean Islands and are residing in Selbyville.

Douglas Mumford and Lindsay Dukes were married on January 2, 2010

Arthur and Wanda Dukes Jr. of Laurel announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Renee Dukes to Mark Daniel Adkins, son of Mark and Gayle Adkins of Seaford. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Laurel High School. Her fiancé, a 2007 Laurel High School graduate, is employed at Sherwood of Salisbury. An October wedding is planned.

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Sussex Tech’s Jamie Price, right, and Seaford’s Tim Fields are shown competing in the 1,600 meter run last weekend at the Henlopen Conference meet. Price finished third and Fields was sixth. Photo by Mike McClure

Local teams compete at conference track and field meet

Girls- 4X800 relay- 2. Sussex Tech (Bethany Killmon, Emily Ritter, Izzy Wharton, Kelly Mullen), 10:17.30; discus- 1. Paige Morris, Sussex Tech, 122’ 2”; long jump- 1. Morris, Sussex Tech, 17’ 11 1/4”; 4X200- 3. Sussex Tech (Whitney Handy, Shanay Snead, DaNee White, Crystal Wilson), 1:49; 100 hurdles- 3. Wilson, Sussex Tech, 17.22, 5. Tiarrah Hinton, Woodbridge, 17.74; 100- 1. La’Taija Maddox, Woodbridge, 12.49; 1,600- 4. Ritter, Sussex Tech, 5:58; high jump- 1. Shani Wells, Sussex Tech, 5’ 2”; shot put- 2. Morris, Sussex Tech, 37’ 1 1/2”, 5. Mary Batten, Sussex Tech, 30’ 3”; 300 hurdles- 5. Wilson, Sussex Tech, 52.82, 6. Mullen, Sussex Tech, 52.88; 400- 4. Handy, Sussex Tech, 1:00.89; 4X100 relay- 3. Sussex Tech (Thomeka Floyd, White, Snead, Wilson), 53.22, 4. Woodbridge (Miranda Dobraski, Hinton, Sheena Mathieu, Kera Sampson), 54.19; 200- 4. Maddox, Woodbridge, 26.44; 800- 5. Seaford’s Lee Mayer placed third in the Killmon, Sussex Tech, 2:36.30; 3,200- 2. 300 meter hurdles at the Henlopen ConWharton, Sussex Tech, 12:18; 4X400 relay- ference track and field meet. Photo by Mike McClure 5. Sussex Tech, 4:28.08 Team results- 1. Cape Henlopen 155 1/2, 2. Caesar Rodney 109, 3. Sussex Tech 89, 7t. Woodbridge 20 Boys- 4X800- 4. Sussex Tech (Aaron Betts, Jamie Price, Ricky Hernandez, Beau Warrington), 8:26.20; 5. Seaford (Alfred Cetoute, Lee Mayer, Jacques Jules, Tim Fields), 8:34.90; shot put- 3. George Blanchard, Seaford, 44’ 7”, 4. Justin Rife, Laurel, 43’ 7”; high jump- 1. Tyler Belle, Sussex Tech, 6’ 2”, 6. Ryan Collins, Seaford, 5’ 10”; long jump- 1. Emir Laroya, Sussex Tech, 22’ 1 3/4”, 4. Desmond Sivels, Sussex Tech, 20’ 5 3/4”; 4X200 relay- 5. Seaford (Vincent Glover, Devin Hood, Raheem Cannon, Rashawn Church), 1:35.81; 100- 2. Glover, Seaford, 11.26; triple jump- 3. Roosevelt Joinvill, Laurel, 40’ 9 1/4”; discus- 1. Rife, Laurel, 144’ 5”; 400- 4. Korian Majette, Woodbridge, 52.13; 4X100 relay- 6. Laurel (Patrice Holden, Davontra Rogers, Chris Jones, Shawn Miller), 47.72; 1,600- 3. Jamie Price, 4:40, 6. Fields, Seaford, 4:52.8; 300 hurdles- 3. Mayer, Seaford, 41.31; 200- 2. Church, Seaford, 23.00; 800- 3. Betts, Sussex Tech, 2:06.60, 6. Fields, Seaford, 2:09.90; 3,200- 6. Price, Sussex Tech, 11:19.80; 4X400- 3. Seaford, 3:37,89, 5. Laurel, 3:44.03, 6. Sussex Tech, 3:45.06; pole vault- 1. Zach Hearn, Seaford, 13’; 6. Jeff Davenport, Sussex Tech, 11’ 6” Team results- 1. Milford 105, 5. Seaford 51, 6. Sussex Tech 43, 9. Laurel 23, 12. Woodbridge 4

Seaford varsity golf team loses to Smyrna in home match

The Seaford varsity golf team fell to Smyrna, 178-221, last Thursday at Heritage Shores. Adam Caldwell led the Blue Jays with a 44, Justin Elliott added a 54, and A.J. Cannon chipped in with a 57.

Woodbridge’s Morgan Rifenberg, right, works to keep control of the ball in a fast break as Seaford’s Maria DeMott sprints to catch up. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford girls’ soccer team tops Woodbridge, 2-0, on senior night By Lynn Schofer

The Seaford varsity girls’ soccer team hosted Woodbridge for their final home game of the season. Prior to the game, the senior players were honored in a ceremony with their parents and coaches. Coach Scott Bleile told the girls it was

an honor to coach them and reminded each girl they will be forever a part of the Seaford soccer family. Graduating seniors are: Jenna Wills, Erin Wootten, Paige Venables, Amanda Shockley, Alexandra Spiropoulos, Risa Shinagawa, Savannah Jones, Kelsey Hoch, Lauran Hare, Brissa Continued on Page 47

The Blue Jays’ Adam Caldwell aims for the hole on a putt in last week’s match against Smyrna. Caldwell had a team best 44 for Seaford. Photo by Mike McClure

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CLEARING THE BAR- The Ravens’ Shani Wells placed first in the high jump at the Henlopen Conference track and field meet last Saturday in Harrington. Photo by Mike McClure

HERITAGE SHORES GOLF- The Heritage Shores Ladies 18 hole golf league played the golf game of “Poker” on April 28. Participants calculated their net score and then added their five best gross hole scores. Winners were Cynthia McDevitt, Ann Kellegher, Barb Jarkovsky and Cynthia Zemitis.

Laurel, Seaford boys’ track visit Smyrna for tri-meet The Laurel and Seaford boys’ track and field teams visited Smyrna for a tri-meet last Tuesday. Seaford defeated Laurel, 100-51, and Smyrna topped Laurel, 99-46. Seaford’s 3,200 relay team of Time Fields, Esaie Deroles, Jacques Jules, and Lee Mayer won with a time of 8:57.8, the Blue Jays’ Vincent Glover won the 100 (11.0), and teammate Rashawn Church took the 400 (54.9) and the 200 (22.6). Mayer came in first in the 300 hurdles (43.0), Laurel’s 1,600 relay team of Roosevelt Joinvill, Jermaine Harris, Shawn Miller, and Lee Butler won the 1,600 relay (3:42.2), and Justin Rife of Laurel placed first in the discus (137’ 3 1/2”) and the shot put (44’ 10”). Joinvill also came in first in the long jump (19’ 4”), Seaford’s Devin Hood was first in the triple jump (42’ 8”), and Zach Hearn won the pole vault (12’).

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BULLDOGS AND RAVENS- The Bulldogs’ Gaby Gomez looks to get past Sussex Tech’s Sarah Samaha during last week’s varsity girls’ soccer game. Photo by Mike McClure

ON THE RUN- Sussex Tech’s Courtney Hastings of Laurel, right, looks to get past a Red Lion defender during a varsity girls’ lacrosse game last week. Photo by Mike McClure

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Seaford Stars of the Week

Female Co-Athlete of the WeekKelsey Doherty- Sussex Tech Female Co-Athlete of the WeekPaige Morris- Sussex Tech Sussex Tech second baseman Kelsey Male Co-Athlete of the WeekZach Hearn- Seaford High Seaford’s Zach Hearn placed first in the pole vault in the Henlopen Conference track and field meet last weekend at Lake Forest. Hearn also came in first in the event in the Blue Jays’ meet on Tuesday.

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekRyan Shockley- Seaford Seaford’s Ryan Shockley continued his solid hitting with a pair of hits in last Thursday’s game against Sussex Central. Shockley also singled in a run in Tuesday’s contest against Lake Forest.

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Doherty had three hits and an RBI in last Friday’s game against Salisbury Christian. Doherty also had two hits including a triple and drove in a pair in Thursday’s win over Woodbridge.

Sussex Tech senior Paige Morris came in first in the long jump and the discus and was second in the shot put in last weekend’s Henlopen Conference track and field meet at Lake Forest.

Honorable mention- Rashawn Church- Seaford; Vincent Glover- Seaford; Lee Mayer- Seaford; Devin Hood- Seaford; Ryan Collins- Seaford; Korian MajetteWoodbridge; Tim Fields- Seaford; Adam Caldwell- Seaford; Trez’mon Kane-GrantWoodbridge; Zak Parks- Seaford; Dustin Venables- Seaford; Drew Stewart- Sussex Tech; Dustin Miller- Sussex Tech; Josh Mohun- Sussex Tech; Casey Zitvogel- Delmarva Christian; James Smith- Sussex Tech; Shane Marvel- Sussex Tech; Hunter Absher- Sussex Tech; Aaron Betts- Sussex Tech; Jamie Price- Sussex Tech; Emir Laroya- Sussex Tech; Tyler Belle- Sussex Tech; Eugenie Gabriel- Seaford; Orleana Bland- Seaford; Keona Hughes- Seaford; Ivana DeShields- Woodbridge; Ania Sypek- Seaford; Uri Robelledo- Seaford; Tiarrah Hinton- Woodbridge; La’Taija Maddox- Woodbridge; Courtney Rementer- Seaford; Amanda Sava- Sussex Tech; Katina Stamat- Sussex Tech; Emily Pentoney- Delmarva Christian; Amber Callahan- Sussex Tech; Kim Smith- Sussex Tech; Crystal Wilson- Sussex Tech; Izzy Wharton- Sussex Tech; Shani Wells- Sussex Tech

Woodbridge golfer Colby Christopher tees off during his team’s home match against Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar varsity golf team defeats Woodbridge, 186-243 The Delmar varsity golf team picked up a 186-243 win over Woodbridge last Thursday at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. Delmar’s Corey Phillips was the medalist with a 42, Josh Wood shot a 46, and Jonah Vincent and J.R. Outten each had a 49. Woodbridge’s Kara Dunnigan led the way with a score of 55, Colby Christopher shot a 56, and Terrence Roberts had a 61.

TEEING OFF- Seaford freshman A.J. Cannon tees off during last Thursday’s home match against Smryna. Cannon shot a 57 in the Blue Jays’ loss to the Eagles. Photo by Mike McClure

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Woodbridge first baseman Jordan Vazquez collects one of his team’s two hits in last week’s road loss to Sussex Tech. Photo by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech baseball team clinches conference with 5-0 win The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team clinched the Henlopen Conference title with a 5-0 home win over Woodbridge last Thursday in Georgetown. The Ravens scored four runs in the first inning and one in the fifth as James Smith struck out 11 and allowed no runs and two hits for the win. Sam Grahovac added an RBI for Sussex Tech.

Woodbridge center fielder Taylor West, left, awaits the pitch during last week’s game at Sussex Tech. Sussex Tech third baseman Devon Bitler scores run during last Thursday’s victory over Woodbridge. Photos by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech softball pulls away from Woodbridge in sixth The Woodbridge varsity softball team stayed close to the homestanding Sussex Tech Ravens for five innings last Friday, but Tech scored seven runs in the bottom of the sixth for a 10-0 win. Amber Callahan had three hits including a double and Kelsey Doherty added two hits including a triple and drove in a pair of runs. Samantha Bowersox had two hits including a double; Melissa Trout collected two hits including a double; Cassidy Taylor added two hits including a triple; Lauren Smith doubled; and Kim Smith doubled and allowed no runs on two hits for Sussex Tech.

The Raiders’ Danielle Griffin takes a swing during last Thursday’s game in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure

The Ravens’ James Smith prepares to deliver a pitch during last week’s home win over Woodbridge. Smith allowed two hits and struck out 11 in the shutout win. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford varsity softball team falls to St. Mark’s The Seaford varsity softball team lost to St. Mark’s, 13-3, last Saturday in a nonconference game. Courtney Rementer doubled and drove in two, Haley Quillen doubled, and Katie Hickey tripled for the Blue Jays.

Shortstop Shane Marvel takes a cut during Sussex Tech’s home win over Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure

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Woodbridge’s Kate Mullet keeps the ball from reaching the goalie on a shot by Ania Sypek in the first half of play. Sypek would go on to score for Seaford in the second half of the girls’ soccer game. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Soccer continued Chavez, Fabricia Barcellos, and manager Pawarin Amornthatree. The first half of play was close and consistent on both sides of the field. Both Seaford and Woodbridge provided solid defense and allowed very few shots on goal. Seaford did have some key opportunities on corner kicks in the first half but the ball was too high for anyone to redirect with a header. Woodbridge’s Morgan Rifenberg led some break away moments for the Raiders but Seaford’s Ania Sypek and Maria DeMott broke up the passes and redirected the ball each time. The first half ended without a score from either side.

In the second half, Seaford took control and at the 55th minute of play Sypek put the ball in the net for a 1-0 Blue Jay lead. Woodbridge’s Rachel Doyon and Kate Mullet worked together hoping to get the Raiders in the game, but at the 77th minute of play it was Seaford’s Uriel Robellledo who netted a goal putting Seaford up 2-0. Woodbridge unable to match the goals fell to the Blue Jays (2-0). The Blue Jays moved to 5-6-1 and the Raiders fell to 3-9 for the season. Seaford had 10 shots on goal, five corner kicks, and goalie Maryann Hicks had six saves. Woodbridge had seven shots on goal, two corner kicks, and goalie Megan Sirkis made seven saves.

Seaford’s Bailey Hoch, right, and Woodbridge’s Erica Parker wind up for the kick at the same time for possession of the ball in the varsity high school girls’ soccer game played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

TRACK AND FIELD- Shown (clockwise from top) are scenes from the conference track and field meet: the Blue Jays’ Vincent Glover, shown during the 4X100 relay, came in second in the 100 meter dash; Woodbridge’s Taija Maddox makes a leap during the triple jump competition; Seaford’s Rashawn Church, shown during the 4X200 relay, placed second in the 200 meter run. Photos by Mike McClure

The Seaford High School varsity girls’ soccer team held Senior Night last week at its final home game of the season. Seniors honored were: Amanda Shockley, Savannah Jones, Brissa Chavez, Lauran Hare, Fabricia Barcellos, Alexandra Spiropoulos, Jenna Wills, Kelsey Hoch, Paige Venables, Risa Shinagawa, Erin Wootten, and Pim Amornthatree. Coach Scott Bleile, Jr., left, is also shown. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Star Monday/Tuesday high school sports scoreboard

Softball- Woodbridge 6, Dover 2- Danielle Griffin had three hits including a triple and allowed two runs on three hits. Morgan Parker added three hits, an RBI, and a run and Joie Politte had two hits and a run for the Raiders. Delmar 20, Cape Henlopen 7- Ashley Bennett and Caroline Phillips homered for the Wildcats. Boys’ lacrosse- Caravel Academy 13, Delmarva Christian 1 (Monday)- Jordan Carey had a goal and James Mohr and Thomas Collins combined for 15 saves for the Royals. St. Mark’s 14, Sussex Tech 5 (Monday)David Fluharty led the Ravens with two goals. Baseball- Dover 11, Woodbridge 1- Trevor Wescott homered and C.J. Pleasants had a pair of hits for the Raiders. Cape Henlopen 7, Delmar 6 (10 innings)Jeff Fleetwood doubled and homered, Thomas Gray and Ryan Thomas each doubled, and Dylan Shupe had 15 strikeouts in 10 innings. Kent County 12, Seaford 2 (Monday)- Andre Washington collected a pair of singles and David Fluharty Ryan Shockley tripled in a run in the loss. Delmar 11, Wicomico 7 (Monday)- No additional information provided. Delmarva Christian 12, Lake Forest 2 (Monday)- The Jeff Fleetwood Royals scored six runs in the first inning and didn’t look back. Tyler Troyer struck out eight and allowed five hits and Casey Zitvogel delivered a two-run triple. Softball- Lake Forest 15, Delmarva Christian 0 (Monday)- Sierra Parsons recorded five strikeouts for the Royals. Golf- Sussex Tech 175, Delmar 197- Dustin Miller was the medalist with a 38 while Trey Jewell added a 43, and Tim Gaskin shot a 44 for Sussex Tech. Corey Phillips led the Wildcats with a 45 and Jonah Vincent added a 49. Lake Forest 173, Seaford 210 (Monday)- Adam Caldwell led the Blue Jays with a 49 while Josh Hamilton had a 51. Dover 170, Woodbridge 220 (Monday)- Colby Christopher paced the Blue Raiders with a 49 and Eric Pearson had a 50. Sussex Tech 172, Laurel 281 (Monday)- Trey Jewell Eric Pearson was the medalist with a 41, Tim Gaskin shot a 42, and Dustin Miller added a 43 for Sussex Tech (11-1). Colby Watts paced the Bulldogs with a 57. Girls’ lacrosse- Sussex Tech 16, Delmarva Christian 6 (Monday)- Maxine Fluharty tallied five goals, Hannah Small and Kellen Cannon each had three goals and Taylor Pridgeon chipped in with a pair of goals for Sussex Tech. Jessica Stratton scored two goals for Delmarva Christian. Girls’ soccer- Cape Henlopen 2, Sussex Tech 0 (Monday)- Maggie Lee recorded 11 saves in the loss. Seaford 3, Delmar 2- No additional information was provided. Boys’ tennis- Seaford 5, Indian River 0 (Monday)- Tim Halter, Ethan Lee, Phillip DeMott, Tyrek Camper and Cory Darden, and Zak Parks and Dustin Venables recorded wins for the Blue Jays. Sports editor’s note- The Laurel varsity baseball and softball team’s senior day games were among the contests rained out on Tuesday. See next week’s Laurel Star for information on those games.

By Mike McClure, Star Sports Editor The Laurel varsity softball team lost its first game of the season last week in an upset by Polytech. Did I mention that the season is almost over, and this was their first and so far only loss of the season? Despite the defeat the Bulldogs (10-1, 14-1) have already clinched the Henlopen South title and will win the conference championship with wins over Lake Forest (rained out Tuesday) and Woodbridge this week. This would be a great accomplishment for a Henlopen South team (to win the conference). Losing just one game in the most competitive conference in the state is not too shabby either. Of course the regular season records go out the window in the playoffs, but I wouldn’t want to see Laurel in the opposing dugout if I were a high school softball coach. This team knows how to win the big games, they learned by playing in the Senior League Softball World Series (especially in last year’s championship game on national TV). Little League (again)- I guess it’s once again time for me to get on my soapbox. The little league season has started in all four of our local leagues and I have yet to receive a single result from the games. I’m sorry, but that’s just pathetic. When I started at the Star eight years ago, most of the leagues had boxes that were filled with completed forms. I remember opening the box at the Nanticoke Little League two or three times a week and piles of forms falling out of

the box. Then the digital age came and for the first year or two many coaches e-mailed their results. Last year it was more like three or four (and then there were none). Quite frankly, I don’t care if the game results are delivered by Pony Express, I’d just like to have a few to put in the paper. Most of all, I believe the players deserve to see their names in the local paper. This goes for travel ball, NYSA, etc. So send your results (including both teams’ names, the score, and stats for both teams with first and last names) to sports@mspublications.com; 302-6299243 (f); P.O. Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973; or call them in to 302-262-9134. Blue Ravens?- Well we have the Woodbridge Blue Raiders, the Seaford Blue Jays, and last week it was the Sussex Tech Blue Ravens. What? The Sussex Tech girls’ lacrosse team hosted Red Lion Christian, a team that also sports black and white uniforms. The Lady Ravens were asked to put on blue jerseys to avoid confusion (for most). One problem, the blue jerseys didn’t have numbers on the back, causing a good deal of confusion for me in the first half. Quick hits- Last week’s Laurel Star featured a typo, not in a story or caption, but in the picture. The Laurel baseball team’s sign marking the dedication of Shield’s Field in honor of former coach Oliver Shields said it was decated, not dedicated. That has since been fixed and the new sign is hanging up behind the press box.

LADIES GOLF- The Heritage Shores 18 hole Ladies Golf League played low putts on May 5. First flight winners were Barbara Jarkovsky 31 and Kay Mooney 33. Second flight winners were Cynthia McDevitt 34 and Ann Kellagher 36.

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TAKING LEAD-

Woodbridge’s John Keefe takes a lead off first base during his team’s loss to Sussex Tech last Thursday in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure

YOUR NEWSPAPER ... Sussex Tech’s Kellen Cannon is shown on the run during last week’s girls’ lacrosse game. Cannon had five goals in her team’s home win over Red Lion Christian. Photo by Mike McClure

Raven Roundup- Sussex Tech track teams host tri-meet By Mike McClure The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ lacrosse team fell to Dover, 9-8, last Wednesday in Georgetown. Sam Spellman, David Fluharty, and John Powell each had a pair of goals and Ben Bateman added a goal and an assist in the loss. On Saturday, the Ravens fell to Hodgson, 18-14, in a road contest. Jordan Dill netted four goals and had an assist in the loss. Girls’ soccer team blanks Dover, 1-0- Sussex Tech goalie Maggie Lee recorded 10 saves to help her team to a win last Thursday. The Senators held an 18-8 advantage in shots. Ravens earn non-conference win- The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team topped Kent Island, 6-2, last Saturday. James Smith had three hits including a double and a home run; Shane Marvel hit a home run and added two RBIs; Kyle Mister hit a home run; Hunter Absher doubled and allowed two runs on five hits. Lady Ravens blank Salisbury Christian- The Sussex Tech varsity softball team defeated Salisbury Christian, 10-0, last Saturday. Kelsey Doherty had three hits and an RBI and Kim Smith collected two hits including a double. Sussex Tech golf team earns win over Dover- Sussex Tech’s Josh Mohun was the medalist in Saturday’s match with a score of 38. Dustin Miller and Tim Gaskin each shot a 40 for the Ravens. Girls’ lacrosse team wins a pair- The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ lacrosse team defeated Red Lion Christian, 17-3, last Thursday in a home match before earning a 19-0 win at Mount Pleasant on Friday. Haley Clayton-Moyer and Kellen Cannon each netted five goals and Maxine Fluharty added four goals for the Ravens in Thursday’s victory. Fluharty had six goals and Hannah Small, Cannon, and Kirstin Lockwood each tallied a pair of goals on Saturday.

Delaware Tech-Owens softball team loses a pair in tourney

The Delaware Technical and Community College- Owens campus softball team lost a pair of games in the double elimination Region 19 tournament last weekend in Randolph, N.J. The Roadrunners fell to Morris County College, 10-7, in the first game. Melony Thompson went 3-4 with a home run and two RBIs and Megan Bilbrough was 1-4 with a double and an RBI. Del Tech fell to Burlingon, 6-5, in eight innings in their second game on Saturday. Hannah Rust allowed six runs (three earned) and struck out six in seven and a third innings. Kelsey Riggleman doubled and Thompson and Ashley Ivory each homered in the loss.

Seaford, Laurel girls’ track teams take part in meet The Seaford and Laurel girls’ track teams took part in a meet against Smyrna last Tuesday. Seaford topped Laurel, 97-28, and Smyrna picked up a 112-16 win over the Bulldogs. The Seaford 800 relay team (Hughes, Bivens, Gabriel, Bland) won with a time of 1:54. Seaford’s 400 relay team (Bland, DuPont, Bivens, Hanzer) also won in 1:00.6. Laurel’s Jhara Ross won the 400 (1:08.6); Seaford’s Orleana Bland placed first in the 200 (27.5), and the Blue Jays’ Keona Hughes came in first in the long jump (14’ 5”) and the triple jump (32’).

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GREEN - Del Tech’s first Energy House to be built on Georgetown campus. Page 28

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BRIDGEVILLE CELEBRATES - Fire company member Doug Jones drives the Bridgeville volunteer Fire Company’s 1936 REO Speedwagon fire engine in the Bridgeville volunteer Fire Company’s 100th anniversary parade. Story and related photos about Saturday’s celebration on page 47. Photo by Lynn Parks

BURGESS INvITATIONAL - The Seaford, Woodbridge, and Sussex Tech track and field teams take part in the Keith S. Burgess Invitational. Page 39

BACK IN ACTION - The local high school teams return to action this week. See page 42 for results from Mondays and Tuesdays games.

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Matt Jester win Delaware Modifieds under brutal conditions By Charlie Brown Mother Nature provided some brutal conditions that made for a dry and hard race track on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. It turned out that the conditions were just what Matt Jester needed to nurse his NAPA Big Block Modified to victory in the 25-lap feature. Chad Clark led the first three laps before the yellow flew as Robert Dutton and Jamie Mills made contact in the first turn with both receiving flat tires. Under the yellow, Clark ran over some debris and he headed to the pits with a flat right rear. Jester had been riding in second and was now the new leader. Norman Short worked past Joseph Watson for second and Beau Wilkins began to climb through the top five. The race stayed green from lap seven on allowing Jester to build almost a half track lead. Jordan Watson and Dale Hawkins got by Short for third and fourth. With five to go, Jester had reached the rear of the pack and was not eager to jump up on the outside. As Wilkins began to close the gap it became evident that he would not have enough time to catch Jester. Jester was able to nurse his Clearview Farms//Holly Hills Farms/Bicknell to the checkered as Wilkins came up just 4.06 seconds short. Jordan Watson finished in the third spot with Hawkins turning in a season best in fourth and Short rounded out the top five. Heats were won by H.J. Bunting and Jester. Shawn Ward made no mistakes as he led wire to wire to win the 15 lap AC Delco Modified feature. Ward got by Scott Calhoun to lead lap one and would never look back. Westley Smith dropped Calhoun to third on lap five but Ward had already built a lead of almost five second. That lead was erased with two laps to go for a three car tangle. On the restart Ward was able to pull away and go on to post his second career victory in the Primo Team/ Fleetwood Farms/No 14K. Smith finished a personal best in second with Calhoun ending a good drive in third. Fourth went to Scott Baker who set fast time in qualifying and Joseph Tracy rounded out the top five. Results are unofficial pending ongoing tech at time of writing. The Mod Lite 15 lap feature was a heated battle throughout the distance. Ty Short led the first half of the race. Tim White got by second place runner Billy Thompson for lap seven and began to challenge for the lead. Sixteen-year-old Tyler Reed joined the lead battle with five to go and took second from White with one two laps to go. Reed made a daring move on the outside going into the third turn and took the white flag as the leader. He then drove the Bonneville’s Roofing/Suzuki to his first win. Short ended a great drive in second with Tim White third. Brandon Dennis got by Steve White on the final lap for fourth with Steve finishing in fifth. Dennis set fast time in qualifying. Veteran Dave Schamp of Dover captured the 12-lap Vintage Stock Car feature. Schamp held off the last lap challenge of Chuck Tucker to take the win. Tucker finished a close second with Paul Weaver coming from the rear of the field to finish in third. Fourth went to C.J. Schirmer and Ronnie Ford rounded out the top five.

Sports at the Beach hosts Pelican Pursuit Tournament

The following are the championship game results from the Pelican Pursuit Tournament which took place April 24-25 at the Sports at the Beach complex: 10 year-olds- Delaware Vipers (Middletown) 11, Mid Atlantic Shockers (Md.) 9; 11 year-olds- SJ Young Guns (N.J.) 11, Warriors BCCC (Md.) 5; 12 year-olds- Delaware Vipers (New Castle) 8, SJ Elite (N.J.) 3; 13 year-olds- Tri State Arsenal- National (N.J.) 9, Arena Starz- Orange (Md.) 1; 14 year-olds- Team Extreme (Pa.) 9, N.J. Red Raiders (N.J.) 1

Rob Schirmer ends eight year drought with win in late models By Charlie Brown Rob Schirmer turned in an outstanding run on Saturday night to record his second career win at the Delaware International Speedway. His first and only other victory came eight years earlier on July 20, 2002. Schirmer lead the entire distance and held off former track champion David Pettyjohn to notch the win. Schirmer started on the pole and took off from the field at the drop of the green. Pettyjohn and Herb Tunis swapped the second spot back and forth until lap five when Pettyjohn took over the spot for good. At the halfway sign the top five were Schirmer, Pettyjohn, Tunis, Mark Byram and Ray Davis, Jr. Schirmer had built almost a seven second lead when the second and final yellow flew on lap 13. Schirmer had an excellent restart and was able to keep about a car length between himself and Pettyjohn. Schirmer stayed smooth and mistake free the rest of the distance to earn the win in the Wade R. Hudson Truck Repair/All About the Dogs/Lazer/Myers. “It’s been a long time. A lot of money and a lot of hard work,” said Schirmer. “I just found the right track and was in the right spot. All I had to do is stay on the bottom and run. The car felt great.” Pettyjohn finished in second with Tunis ending a solid drive in third. Fourth went to Byram and Davis, Jr. rounded out the top five. Mark Pettyjohn, in his father’s famed Eight Ball, started last in the field and finished sixth. Heats were won by Staci Warrington and Davis, Jr. Nick Davis was smooth and error free as he drove to his first win of the season in the 15-lap Crate Model feature. Davis started on the pole with Clint Chalabala literally knocking on his back bumper. Matt Hill ran in third with Tyler Reed fourth and Joe Warren coming from seventh to fifth by lap seven. A tangle brought out the caution with four laps to go. Davis had an excellent restart and was able to put a little breathing room between himself and Chalabala. At the checkered it was Davis, in the Virgil F. Davis, III Trucking/Davis Trucking/Rocket taking his first win of the season. Chalabala finished in second with Hill third. Fourth went to Reed and Warren rounded out the top five. Reed also set fast time in qualifying.

This week in Star sports history

10 YEARS AGO- Lenona Stancell and Tasha Chase each had a pair of hits and Courtney Hughes picked up the win on the mound in the Laurel softball team’s 7-0 win over Delmar. Laurel’s Shawn Phillips outdueled Delmar’s Mickey Budd in the Bulldogs’ 2-1 win. FIVE YEARS AGO- The Nanticoke Little League paid tribute to its former players who were drafted to play professional baseball during the league’s opening day. Delino DeShields and Mike Neill were among the former players in attendance. The Delmar varsity softball team earned its 10th win with a 1-0 victory over Dover on senior day. Mindi Wheatley notched 13 strikeouts and Lauren Witzke, Brooke Boothe, and Brittney Ruark each had two hits. ONE YEAR AGO- Sussex Tech’s Zach Adkins signed a letter of intent to attend Delaware State University and play baseball. The Seaford varsity boys’ tennis team tied Dover for first place at the Henlopen Conference tournament in Bethany Beach. The girls’ team placed second in the tourney.

Delmarva Drillers golf tournament to take place June 19

A golf tournament to benefit the Delmarva Drillers 11U travel baseball team will take place on June 18 at the Wood Creek golf course in Delmar. Registration will take place at 7:30 a.m. with an 8 a.m. start time. The cost is $50 per golfer which includes a buffet lunch. There will also be beer for sale and a 50/50 raffle. Golfers are asked to dress appropriately (collared shirt, slacks, no steel spikes). Proceeds from the event benefit the 1020 Delmarva Drillers. Make checks payable to Delmarva Dawgs. Also, send checks and golfers’ names in groups of four to Delmarva Drillers, 34631 Bi-State Blvd., Laurel, DE 19956. Please contact Shawn Phillips at delmarvadrillers@yahoo.com for more information.

Seaford Recreation Department selling tickets for Orioles-Yankees game The Seaford Recreation Department is now selling tickets for the organization’s annual Orioles/Yankees trip. The game is on Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m.. The cost of the trip is $65 per ticket and includes great seats to the game and transportation on a charter bus. Call 629-6809 for more information or to reserve your seat.

Sports at the Beach host Moon Shot Blast Tournament

The Moon Shot Blast Tournament took place May 1-2 at the Sports at the Beach complex. The following are the championship results: Age 9- Tri State Arsenal Select (N.J.) 8, Delaware Rockets (Middletown) 4; 10- Mid Atlantic Shockers (Md.) 10, Delaware Diamonds (Middletown) 2; 12- Tri State Arsenal Select (N.J.) 16, Warwick Bulldogs (Pa.) 4; 13- Chester County Rattlers (Pa.) 6, Cape River Sharks (Milton) 5; 14- Maryland Baseball Academy 14, Clarksburg Baseball (Md.) 7. Visit www.sportsathebeach.com for more information.

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HealtHy Kids day - The 3rd Annual Healthy Kids Day at Trap Pond State Park was held on Thursday, April 29. The “Nutrition Magician” from Cherry Hill, NJ, entertained the kids with his magic while teaching them about eating healthy. The 2009 Miss Delaware, Heather Lehman, was also on stage and provided the youth with some activities while she told them of the importance of staying active for at least one hour every day. In the top photo a class of Seaford kids gather around the Nemours Health & Prevention Services Timoneers, Jada and Min. These characters represent the NHPS mission of 5-2-1-Almost None by encouraging the kids to eat healthy, and be active. Photos by Ron Breeding In the photo at left is one of the 15 stations where the kids had an opportunity to learn of new things like karate, horseback riding, fishing etc. This karate class was conducted by Superkicks, which is located in the Nylon Capital Shopping center.

Electric shock kills nearly 400 every year, so how do you keep your family safe?

May is National Electrical Safety Month and Delmarva Power is reminding everyone to review home, school and workplace electrical safety practices. Electric shocks kill nearly 400 people and injure thousands nationally each year, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI. org). Increasing electrical safety awareness, following electrical safety guidelines, and using tools and technology designed to address electrical hazards are all components of a safety program that can be used in your home, school or office. Wiring hazards are both a major cause of electrocutions and home fires, killing hundreds and injuring thousands each year. Contact with power lines and major appliances as well as the misuse of surge suppressors, power strips and extension cords also contribute to serious accidents and injuries. With the onset of spring, many people will work outdoors, trimming trees and using ladders and scaffolds. Delmarva Power recommends avoiding unnecessary risks when working around electricity by calling a licensed contractor or electrician. Know what’s below. Call before you dig. Homeowners must call 8-1-1 a few days before dig-

ging to ensure underground utilities are located and marked. This will help avoid injuries and equipment damage. Visit www.Call811.com for more information. Here are some additional electrical safety tips from Delmarva Power: • If you see a downed wire, stay away! Call Delmarva Power at 1-800-898-8045. • Remind children to stay away from electric facilities such as substations, transmission towers and green electrical metal boxes that are commonly found in neighborhoods. • When carrying long or tall items, such as ladders, tree saws and pool cleaning equipment, hold them parallel to the ground. Look up before you raise them to be sure they’re clear of any electric, cable television or telephone lines. • Remember that electricity can move through conductive materials, such as water, metal, wood, aluminum, string and plastics. • Be careful to stay away from overhead lines when trimming trees or when working near your property’s electrical connection. For more information on using electricity safely, visit www.delmarva.com.

SUDOKU Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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STATE DRIVING COMPETITION - On April 21, three students in the Driver’s Education program at Seaford High School participated in the 22nd Annual Driver’s Education State Driving Competition in Dover. SHS also placed first in the team competition with the highest score in the state. The team consisted of three tenth graders, Hillary Eskridge who placed second overall and won a $500 savings bond; Jeremy Burris who placed fourth overall and won a $500 savings bond; and Andrew Mackler who scored the highest on the map test section of the written testing. Also shown are Richard Dixon, driver’s educaton teacher, S.H.S., and eleventh grader Andrew Rutter, who placed first as an individual in last year’s competition and whose team placed fourth in the state.

Del Tech celebrates museums The Treasures of the Sea Exhibit at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus is offering free admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, in celebration of International Museum Day. More than four million dollars worth of gold and silver, emeralds, jewelry, cannons and other artifacts from the Spanish galleon, Nuestra Senora de Atocha, are on display at the Treasures of the Sea Exhibit. The exhibit is open on Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The regular admission price is $3 for adults, $2.50 for seniors age 65+, $1 for students, and free for children four and under. Visitors are also encouraged to view the Elsie Williams Doll Collection which contains more than 800 international and domestic dolls. There is no charge to enjoy this collection in the Stephen J. Betze Library at Delaware Tech. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 856-5700.

A free information session for a new EMT certification course will be held on Monday, May 17 from 6 to 9 p.m., at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to increase nine percent from 2008 to 2018. The 180-hour Emergency Medical Technician – Basic Certification Course will be held from June 7 to Sept. 29 on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the EMT course, students will learn medical terminology, skills needed for basic pre-hospital care, technical knowledge to record patient information, how to transport patients and monitor vital signs. They also will learn how to communicate

Bradshaw accepted into society

David Bradshaw, son of Carlton and Kimberly Bradshaw of Delmar, Md., was recently accepted into Phi Eta Sigma, the national freshman honor society, at Salisbury University. Bradshaw, a 2009 graduate of Delmar High School, is a freshman majoring in physics. He is an Appalachia Service Project participant and a member of the Dodgeball Club.

this three-session course offered on Saturdays, May 15 to 29, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; a lunch break is provided. Participants are required to purchase “The Official SAT Study Guide, Second Edition” before the first class; it is available in the campus bookstore. To register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 855-1617.

Wainwright is semifinalist

Benjamin J. Wainwright, a graduating senior at St. Andrew’s School, Middletown, has been named one of 560 semifinalists in the 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. He is the son of George and Lea Wainwright Wainwright and grandson of Ruthe M. Wainwright of Middletown. The final selection of the scholars will be made by the Commission on U.S. Presidential Scholars, and will be announced later this month. They will select one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. students living abroad; up to 20 students representing the visual, literary and performing arts, and 15 students-at-large. The semifinalists were chosen after a review of their essays, self-assessments, activities, school recommendations and transcripts.

Prepare for the SATs CHILDREN’S BOOKS COLLECTED - The National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society at Sussex Technical High School conducted a children’s book drive and then donated the books to area day care centers. Officers of the honor organizations are shown with a small portion of the dozens of books that were collected. Officers are, from left: front row - Taylor Hudson, Millsboro; Courtenay Rickards, Ocean View; Kaitlyn Adkins, Harbeson; Summer Kates, Lewes; and Scott Bell, Seaford; middle row - Emily Southmayd, Ocean View; Miriah Hearn, Lewes; Maribel Juarez, Georgetown; Caitlin Stone, Bridgeville; and Emily Tull, Delmar; back row - Jamin Adkins, Harbeson; Kinjal Patel, Seaford; and Anthony Rousak, Lewes.

with patients and their families, medical professionals, law enforcement and other emergency service professionals. Graduates of the EMT-Basic Certification Course receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. This course is taught by William Matthews, NREMT-P, owner of Pre-Hospital Interventions (PHI), which has provided emergency medical education since 2004. PHI is recognized as an Emergency Medical Education Entity by the Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services and the State Fire Prevention Commission. Funding through the Department of Labor is available for this course. For more information, call 854-6966.

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STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO SOCIETY - Worcester Preparatory School students inducted into the William E. Esham, Jr. Chapter of the Cum Laude Society are: (from left, front) Katie Marshall, Salisbury, Md.; Betsy Desmarais, Salisbury; Paige Spangler, Berlin, Md.; Anna Pavlos, Salisbury; (back) Michael Dowling, Ocean City, Md.; Max Perim, Salisbury; Ali Schwartz, Seaford; Devon Zorn, Ocean City; and Billy Tyler, Ocean City. Students selected for the Society excel in the academics and college and advanced placement testing.

Workers and volunteers at the CarFit event. From left are Jennifer Guerin, occupational therapist at Beebe; Jose Casas, AARP representative; Natalie Heller, certified occupational therapy assistant at Beebe and Delaware Tech graduate; Andrea Puglia, occupational therapist at Beebe; Delaware Tech OTA students Brittany Joseph and John Gonzales; Jim Devone, AARP; and Nancy Broadhurst, Delaware Tech instructor.

OTA students help senior drivers Second-year occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students from Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus volunteered at a recent CarFit event for drivers 65 or older at Beebe Health Campus in Rehoboth Beach. CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with the American Automobile Association (AAA), AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This event was sponsored by Beebe Medical Center, AARP and the Moss Rehab Driving Progam. “We look at twelve different safety points when we are at the CarFit event, trying to help people better understand how to attain the best personal fit that they can for their vehicle,” said Elin Schold Davis, project coordinator of the older driver initiative for AOTA. The Delaware Tech OTA students at-

tended two training sessions before the event to learn about CarFit and how to correctly adjust items in order to make cars safer and more comfortable. “I learned how to eliminate blind spots by adjusting mirrors,” said Debbie Hearn of Bethel. “The airbag should not be pointed towards a person’s face but rather towards their chest; the person also should be ten inches away from their steering week,” explained Monica Milken from Seaford. Brittany Joseph completed her training the week of the event and is now a certified CarFit event coordinator which enables her to manage events and train technicians to assist at those events. “I wanted to become an event coordinator and participant in the CarFit event because it was a great opportunity to work hands-on with the senior public as well as AARP and AAA volunteers,” said Joseph, of Laurel.

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Fireflies, honey bees and screened doors The faith that young kids have is great. When you’re a kid you ony indsor believe that a bumblebee or a firefly can live in a jar just as long as you poke holes in the lid. Mom would have beat me I remember every summer I till I was a midget if she would be found in the yard scanning the yellow dandelions for knew I had brought bees honey bees. It was amazing the talent I had for catching many creainto the house tures with nothing more than a jar and lid. I could fill a jar with bees in the morning and then in the evening I mean, this door had a handle the size of go out and catch fire flies or “lightena crowbar, but we still had to push on the ing bugs” as we called them. I can still screen to open the door. remember the many nights I would got to After about four or five shoves, the sleep watching the fire flies on one side of screen would begin to tear around the my bed as their tales lit on and off, almost edge. Within only about three to four in concert. On the other side of the bed I more shoves, someone’s hand would bust could hear the muffled buzzing of about a through. Of course it was the hand that acdozen bees. tually broke through that got all the blame. I had to sneak the jars into my bedroom I remember one day my younger brothbecause mom would have beat me till I er and I were arguing. We started shoving was a midget if she knew I had brought each other around and he ran outside. He bees into the house. For some unknown stood on the other side of the screen makreason she had a problem with spending ing faces and taunting me. He put his face all day trying to keep the summer pests against the screen and having had enough, outside, only to have me bus them in at I took the book I was reading and threw it night. at him. Fortunately, my brother moved his Of course, we kids didn’t make the face before the full collection of Aesop’s job any easier. We were in and out of the Fables struck the imprint where only a few house like air. Not that it really mattered, moments earlier his face had been. because I can’t recall the screen on the Unfortunately, the book tore through screened door ever being without tears big the screen like a bulldog tearing through a enough to stick your head through. hambone and I was suddenly looking at a It was amazing. None of us kids could screen hanging by only one corner. open the screened door using the handle.

An additional 24 subway cars from New York were recently lowered into the Redbird Reef, Delaware’s largest artificial reef.

More subway cars for area reef It’s the end of the line for the deployment of New York City subway cars on Delaware’s artificial reefs. The last 24 older model cars made available as reefing material recently went down onto the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Reef, bringing the total number of subway cars sunk on the state’s artificial reefs to 1,329 since the first deployment in 2001. The retired cars came to Delaware waters from New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority. Between 2001, when reefing of the subway cars began, and 2003, 619 stainless steel cars were sunk. A second stage of deployment on Delaware’s reef sites, from 2008 to the present, saw another 710 cars sent to the ocean floor as reefing ma-

terial. Within a few weeks, blue mussels, sponges, barnacles and soft corals attach to the structure, and in about a year, the reef will be fully productive, resembling natural habitat. The cars in the last deployment, like all those previously dropped onto Delaware artificial reefs, were 60-footers, while New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority now runs 75-foot subway cars on its rails. Delaware’s largest artificial reef, the Redbird Reef, has nearly three times that many subway cars placed throughout the more than 1.3 square nautical miles of ocean bottom comprising it 16 nautical miles off the Indian River Inlet. The Redbird Reef’s name a derivation of New York City’s “Red Bird” subway cars that make up much of the reef.

Now, I know my parents would understand that my brother’s face-making and dancing about like a drunken sailor would be enough to cause anyone to have a sudden loss of good judgment and at the least, throw a book through the screen door. Sure they would. Now, back to reality. My brother was pleased. As a matter of fact, he was ecstatic. He was so happy for me that he ran as fast as he could to share his joy with my mother who was hanging clothes out on the clothesline. As she had approached the house I was understandably concerned that she had for some reason, stopped long enough to pick up an old wooden shingle that had blown off the roof. Now, bear in mind that, unlike my Dad, whose primary tool of discipline was his belt, my mother was a woman of great variety. She would dole out our beatings with whatever was handy. Though I was worried about the wooden shingle, I considered myself lucky that she had reached for the clothesline prop instead. Much to my brother’s chagrin Mom was also one who cared less about who actually did the deed of destruction as she did about the fact we were both fighting with one another when the incident occurred. My brother’s leaps of joy suddenly turned into the “whupping dance” as my mother struck his bare leg with the shingle. In my mother’s defense, she always had a knack for choosing lightweight easily, breakable things to beat us with, like a yardstick.

So, like the yardstick, the shingle broke on my brother’s legs and when she got around to me she was striking my arms and legs with a piece of balsa wood the size of a baseball card. Of course both my brother and I wailed like we were being beat half to death. It was good practice because later that day my father came home and was faced with having to fix a screened door that had been torn by a flying book. I don’t really recall, but I’m sure we were probably actually beat “half to death.”

Community Shredding Day

The Attorney General’s Office is sponsoring three “Community Shred Days” this spring in an ongoing effort to prevent identity theft statewide. Each free event features on-site document shredding and staff from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit will be on-hand to provide information and answer questions about identify theft and consumer fraud. Consumers may bring up to three file-sized boxes of documents; emptied boxes will be returned immediately. In Sussex County, a shred day will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, at the State Social Services Building in Georgetown. The Attorney General’s 2009 Community Shred Days, held last spring and fall, resulted in the safe destruction of more than 16 tons of documents. Learn more about identity theft by visiting www.attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/consumers.

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VOLUNTEERS HONORED - Nanticoke Health Service’s volunteers were recognized during the 2010 Nanticoke Health Services Volunteer Banquet for their dedication and commitment, including the following groups who volunteered over 500 hours and over 5000 hours of their time. Top photo is the 500 Hour Club: Dot Dixon, Ethel Ellingsworth, Marian Kesler, Marie Sweeney, Sally Higgins, Sharon Mears, Betty Bevans, Roz Ryan, Gloria Bargonetti, Gloria Burton, and Steve Rose (president & CEO of Nanticoke Health Services). Not present but also recipients for the 500 hour club are Dorothy Nichols and Elvira Maniglia. Bottom photo is the 5,000 Hour Hall of Fame: Steve Rose (president & CEO), Becky Kripaitis, Sally Higgins, Dot Dixon, Nancy Cook-Marsh, Roslyn Ryan, Lois Ewing, Sharon Mears (new inductee), Don Ewing, Marian Kesler, Phyllis Hansen, Betty Bevans, Ruth Sneller, Frances Fisher and Charles Burlingame. Not present but also members of the 5,000 Hour Hall of Fame are Charlotte Cannon (new inductee) Nancy Brown, Dorothy Nichols and Beatrice Derickson.

Pending legislation could provide an additional $3 million to help feed hungry If pending legislation in the Delaware House of Representatives passes before the session closes on June 30, an estimated $3 million dollars could become available to help feed hungry Delawareans. Under House Bill 307, sponsored by Representative Bill Oberle and Senator Patricia Blevins, all the money from unredeemed beverage container deposits would go into a new Food Bank Support Fund. The state-managed fund would give non-profit organizations feeding the needy an opportunity to receive grants to finance their humanitarian work. If the bill passes, the Food Bank of Delaware could use the unredeemed deposits to help fund its Backpack Program. The program provides food to at-need children for weekends and holidays when school is not in session and federal school meal programs are not available. Backpacks are stocked with kidfriendly, nutritious food including

shelf-stable milk and juice, peanut butter and jelly, granola bars, apple sauce, cereal and more. They are distributed on Fridays or the last day before a holiday or vacation in a discreet manner. It costs the Food Bank of Delaware $198 to fund one child with a backpack full of food for an entire school year. 1,428 children are currently participating in the program, but the state’s free and reduced-price lunch figures show that 126,801 children are eligible for the program. “The cost to feed every child on the book as being eligible would cost us $25.1 million,” said Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Patricia Beebe. “A possible $3 million dollars for the program would allow us to reach an additional 15,151 children.” Forty-three sites are currently participating in the Backpack Program. For more information about the Food Bank of Delaware, visit www.fbd.org or call 302-292-1305.

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DNREC offers rain barrels

As part of its comprehensive water conservation plan, the DNREC Division of Soil and Water Conservation is offering rain barrels at a discounted price to residents of Delaware. Having a rain barrel provides an innovative way to capture rainwater from your roof and store it for later use. Water collected from rain barrels can be used to wash cars and to water lawns, gardens and indoor plants. Regular retail price for these heavy duty plastic barrels is $119. However, by purchasing the barrels at a quantity discount, the Nonpoint Source Program can offer them for $66 each. The terra cotta-colored barrels are made from recycled food grade barrels that originally entered the United States filled with olives and pickles. Thoroughly scrubbed, the barrels may have some small scrapes and scratches from their travels. The barrels are fitted with a screw-on perforated top with an inside mesh screen to help keep out debris, bugs, pets and children, plus a spigot and an overflow hose fitting to allow water to be diverted into a second barrel. A limited number of barrels are available and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 302-739-9922 or email sharon.webb@state.de.us. To check on availability during distribution, call 302739-9922. Payment must be made by check or money order made out to “State of Delaware.” For Sussex County residents, barrels will be available for pick up from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 21 at the DNREC Division of Soil and Water Conservation, Lewes Facility, off Pilottown Road, Lewes. Barrels will fit in the backseat of most cars and not in the trunk so you may want to bring a tarp or blanket to protect the seat.

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Bridgeville receives update on beautification project By Mike McClure

Bridgeville Commissioner Mike Collison reported on the ongoing beautification of the downtown area during Monday’s commission meeting. The commission also moved forward with the demolition process for a building owned by a local church. Collison reported that the Phyllis Wheatley Middle School conservation club completed replanting of flower barrels for the downtown area. The project was paid for by the Bridgeville Lions Club. Area merchants are being asked to keep the flowers watered. The Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club are also purchasing new trash cans to be located along Market Street. The town’s historical society will also put two matching trash cans in the park in Williams Street. The Dangerous Building Committee recommended condemning a building located at 15 Church Street. The building, which currently has tenants living in it, is owned by Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church. Letters will be sent to the property owners inviting them to take part in the public hearing which will take place at the next commission meeting. The town will hold a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 31 at 9:30 a.m. at

the Veteran’s Memorial in the Bridgeville Cemetery. Town Manager Bonnie Walls also re-

ported that the “Mayor Cupcake” movie, which was partially shot in Bridgeville, is in California where it is being put to

sound. The movie’s producer is hoping to have a screening of it in the area sometime in July.

FFA TREE PLANTING - Members of the Woodbridge FFA are shown during a tree planting ceremony Friday, April 30, in the park across from the Bridgeville Town Hall. Photo by Mike McClure

Fast ForWord software installed in Seaford School District

The Seaford School District has selected Fast ForWord from Scientific Learning Corp. (NASDAQ:SCIL) to help students district-wide increase learning achievement and achieve adequate yearly progress (AYP). Fast ForWord is a family of educational software products that accelerate learning by improving the processing efficiency of

the brain. When Seaford piloted the Fast ForWord program five years ago, district leaders were impressed with its ability to address the cognitive skills that are critical to literacy acquisition: memory, attention, processing rate and sequencing. As soon as funds became available through the American Recovery and Rein-

vestment Act (ARRA) stimulus program, the district moved quickly to install the Fast ForWord program and train teachers and paraprofessionals in the research upon which the program is based. “We use a variety of intervention programs to help struggling students. The programs are all generally helpful, but none address the foundational cognitive

skill sets that are the key to improved critical language and reading skills,” said Paula Johnson, director of elementary education for the Seaford School District. “Fast ForWord is something every learner can benefit from, including English language learners, special education students, at-risk students, and those who are working below, at, or above grade level.” Seaford began implementing the Fast ForWord software this semester in all four of its elementary schools, two of which are considered “underperforming” and failed to meet AYP goals this past school year. In addition to helping students increase learning achievement, the district plans to use the Fast ForWord software in its Response to Intervention (RtI) program to remediate learning difficulties before referring students to special education services. The district also plans to use the software in its summer school program.

Girls Night Out

SENIOR CENTER CELEBRATION - The Nanticoke Senior Center held a ceremony on April 22 to celebrate their 39th anniversary and the opening of their new location on U.S. 13 North behind Plaza Tapatia. From left are (front row) Burta Copeland, Laura Schuler, Lori Wescott, Dolores Slatcher, (middle row) Mayor Ed Butler, Travis Couts, Kelly Sellars, Sue Franckowiak, Bob Nicklas, Bill Bennett, (back row) Ben Sirman, Harry McIlvain, Rob Harman, Jehu Warrington, Dr. Rick Day, Rhea Shannon and Seaford Police Chief Gary Morris. Photo by Daniel Richardson

Join girls from kindergarten to 5th grade for a night of “Girl Fun” that is all about you. Sessions will be hands on and interactive for girls. Girls Night Out will be held on Friday, June 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Seaford Library. The event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council. All girls in kindergarten to 5th grade are welcome to attend. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to attend. Join us and bring your friends! The cost is $5 per girl. Financial assistance is available. Register to attend by May 28, by contacting Pat Lewis at 410742-5107 or 1-800-374-9811, ext. 26 or email plewis@cbgsc.org.

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News from the Seaford Library and Cultural Center

By Anne Nesbitt The computer world at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center is growing by leaps and bounds. Seven new public computers have just been added increasing the total of public computers to 21. They have been installed in various locations throughout the library. Actually, there are approximately 50 computers in existence in the building, some still waiting to be installed. Many of these are a gift from the Bill Gates Foundation, who maintains an ongoing relationship with the Delaware Division of Libraries to keep a supply of computers in all public libraries throughout the state. A new color laser printer is accessible from any of the public computers. Selecting whether printing is to be in color

or black and white is from the dropdown box in the print dialog box. The Seaford Library now has an Express Public Computer for those who need to compute for only 15 minutes or less. This is a stand-up computer designed for quick access. No reservation is required at the computer sign-up station. One needs only to walk up to the PC, click on the green section on the screen that says “available.” One will then be asked to enter one’s library card barcode number and PIN number. The up-to-date facility that the Seaford Library and Cultural Center is today was needed to accommodate this new technological equipment and keep pace with this rapidly increasing advancement of communication and knowledge.

Camp Invention set for July 12-16 Where can you build your own motorized pet, create an avatar marketplace, and turn old junk into a cool invention? The Camp Invention program will offer elementary kids in the Seaford area one week of science enrichment combined with imaginative fun this summer. Hosted by Blades Elementary School during the week of July 12-16, it will feature five classes each day that focus on science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), woven into purposeful hands-on activities that harness the participants’ innate creativity to solve real-world challenges. This year, in the new Power’d™ module, children will learn about alternative energy sources and create a motorized pet. In other new curriculum, children will save a virtual world and become entrepreneurs in the avatar marketplace, discover tessellations and fractals, and explore the

connections between ancient cultures and the sports we play today. In the signature I Can Invent III™ unit, children will use real tools to take apart discarded household appliances and create fantasy inventions. Older children will use the pieces and parts to build Rube Goldberg machines that create a “mini-explosion”. “We’re getting to the root of innovation by providing motivation to learn, create, and excel – particularly in the critical areas of math and science,” said Michael J. Oister, president of Invent Now Kids. The Camp Invention INNOVATE program will be presented at Blades Elementary School in collaboration with Seaford School District for children entering grades 1-6. To learn more about how to secure your child’s spot in the program, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800968-4332.

Governor Jack Markell helped plant the Delaware state tree, an American holly, at Dover’s Agricultural Museum for Arbor Day.

Governor Markell recognized Ricardo Diaz of Blades Elementary School in Seaford, who won the award for 3rd place in the Grade 5 category in the state’s annual Arbor Day Poster Contest.

From left, Ed Kee, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture, recently joined Kathryn P. Maloney, director for the U.S. Forest Service’s Northeastern Area, as she presented a $4 million grant for forestland preservation to Delaware Governor Jack Markell and Acting State Forester, Michael A. Valenti. The money will fund the “Green Horizons Project,” a multi-phase effort to protect forestland in Sussex County. Since 2004, Delaware has received almost $15 million from the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program.

Happy 60th Birthday May 18, 2010

SCOUTS VISIT STAR OFFICE - Pack 249 Tiger Cubs visited the Seaford Star office on Thursday to learn about the newspaper operation and qualify for a merit badge. Pack 249 is sponsored by St. John’s United Methodist Church. On the steps of the Star office from left are: (front row) Joshua Layton, Damien Bozman, A.J. Smith, (back row) Cayden Tune, Nathaniel Parks and Teddy Williams. Photo by Bryant Richardson

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There is no other place like Sussex By Judy Dean

President, Sussex County Association of Realtors

As I was reading a story in a local publication recently about the history of Sussex County’s railroads, it got me thinking about how much southern Delaware has changed in my lifetime. Growing up in Georgetown, I always knew Sussex County to be nothing more than a quiet little spot on the peninsula that always enjoyed, as a friend reminded me recently, a sort of “splendid isolation” from the chaos and excitement of larger cities to its north and west. My, how things have changed – shorelines that were once dotted with just a few homes here and there are now crowded with large beach residences that routinely sell for six and seven figures. That “splendid isolation” has been gone for some time now, and Sussex County’s real estate markets have had to adapt. Spurred by its proximity to the coastline, no sales tax and property taxes that are traditionally some of the lowest in the nation, new residents flooded into Sussex County in record numbers over the last couple of decades. That’s been great for the area’s real

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estate markets – home prices as well as realtor commissions increased significantly between 1985 and 2005. Yes, with the influx of new residents, home values skyrocketed in the early part of this decade as the demographics of Sussex County changed dramatically – change is often good, but change that occurs too rapidly often is not. I was talking with a gentleman in western Sussex County just a few days ago who shared with me a story of someone he ran across last year. After striking up a conversation, the woman asked him where he “came here from.” When he responded that he was a native Sussex Countian, the woman was a bit taken aback. She wasn’t sure there were “any of you left.” She meant no harm; in fact, she was very sincere in her comments. But she lives in one of our area’s new housing developments with a whole community full of people who moved to our area from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and other neighboring states. There are plenty of these types of developments in our county these days, communities that have helped our area grow in recent years. Look at homes that have been around for more than a decade, however, and you’ll likely find a whole different group of people, folks who have called Sussex County home their entire lives.

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They have seen a lot of changes and have had to adapt; some changes were for the better, some, in their opinions, were anything but. But all were necessary. In the last 20 years or so, Sussex County has become the perfect model for two groups of people learning to get along – “born heres” and “come heres” living in relative harmony. Our area’s real estate markets have also learned to adapt – many developers now cater to residents of other states, marketing their communities heavily in nearby metropolitan areas. I sometimes like to play a little game when I’m out and about here in southern southern Delaware, be it shopping at the outlets or showing homes or just going out to eat with my family. I will often strike up conversations, ask people where they’re from and see how many states are represented in my unofficial poll by day’s end. It’s a lot of fun and really illustrates to me the special nature of this peninsula we live on. Our towns, and our real estate markets, are as eclectic and unique as they come. It’s a wonderful place to buy a home and lay down roots, or continue a family tradition that has been going on for generations. This is Sussex County – there’s no other place on earth like it.

Points to ponder

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Mark Twain

Punishment

There was the person who sent different puns to his friends in the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did. (say it out loud)

Vital Stats

Federal Debt as of May 10, 2010 at 11:02 a.m. $12,948,229,197,829 Population of United States 308,348,934 Each citizen’s share of debt $41,992 The average citizen’s share of debt increased $44 in the past five days. The debt increased by almost $14.8 billion and the population increased by 30,978. May temperature records 100 in 1925 25 in 1947

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Celebrating National Hospital Week & National Nursing Home Week THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION "Every day, the staff of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, LifeCare, and Mid-Sussex Medical Center display their dedication to our community by delivering quality care. They deserve our thanks." –Steve Rose, President and CEO Mona Abbott Angela Absher Crystal Absher Season Acel Dorothy Adams Cherie Adams Brenda Adkins Holly Adkins Kimberly Adkins Marilyn Adkins Emerson Akins Kevin Aldrich Stanley Alexion Dorothy Alfimow Carol Allen Jami Allen Jodi Allen Kimberly Allen Lin-Lee Allen Holly Andrew Terry Angell Harry Anthony, MD Rachel Antonov Christine Applegate Denise Argo Susan Arner Carmen Arroyo Meredith Arthur, MD Robert Augustin Tiffany Austin Marva Austin Mari Azores Michele Babinski Pheadra Bacon Noel Baker Pammy Baker Brenda Baker Joycelene Balchan Jean Baldwin Steven Baldwin Barbara Banks Ralph Banks Edwina Barnes Maushumi Barooah Latassha Bartsch Pamela Batchelor Takiesha Baynard Judith Bean Jennifer Beare Michele Becker Lawrence Beebe Fatima Bejar Chris Bell Milinda Bellomy Heather Bennett Bradley Berg Stacey Betins Linda Betts Brian Beyer Lindsey Biddle Sonia Birch Jan Birch Wanda Bishop Sylvester Bivens Lois Bolden Tanya Bolden Debra Bolen Lisa Bournes Mary Bowden George Bowers Bonnie Bowersox Rebecca Boyer Catherine Boyle Gabriella Bradham Donna Bradley William Bradshaw Trudy Bramble Angela Brandenburg Sheila Brandt Kallan Branham Linda Brannock Mary Bratten Geraldine Breeding Jacqueline Breita Carole Breitkreitz, NP Brenda Brenneman Melissa Brittingham Carol Brown Charles Brown Dorothy Brown Harold Brown Kris Brown Mary Brown Melissa Brown Thomas Brown Sharon Buchanan Wendy Buchanan Tanisha Buffalo Nichole Bunting Joan Burditt Carlos Burgess Nicole Burgisser Laura Burke Angel Burris Pamela Butler-Vanpelt Tanya Callaway Linda Callaway James Callaway Carlene Campbell Leah Campbell Holly Camper Sherri Candeloro

Dawn Cannon Wanda Cannon Barbara Cannon Corbert Cannon Mary Cannon Kimberly Carney Candace Carter Adam Cartwright Rachael Cartwright Sonja Cartwright Glenn Casey Connie Casta Alina Caudell Kimberly Caulder Patti Cecil Laura Cerillo Anastasia Chafardon Leanne Chaffinch Jessica Chaimowitz Lucy Chance Lisa Chandler Lilowtie Chandradat Effie Charnick Jacqueline Chase Robin Chisenhall Erica Chituck Kathryn Chupp Leslie Clark Kathryn Clarke Terri Clifton Bethany Coleman Keena Coleman Teresa Collick Teri Collins Marcy Columna Joan Comerford Brenda Conaway Charles Conaway Cheri Condon Carol Conn Brian Connelly Andrea Conway Katherine Cook, MD Margaret Cook Lankford Cornelia Cooke Laura Cooper Lisa Cooper Lora Cooper Vicki Corbett Peggy Corbin Tammy Cordrey Enoch Corman Kimberly Couch Mary Coverdale Jessica Covert Viola Craft Shirley Crenshaw Margaret Crockett Tammy Crockett Gary Crockett Rosalyn Crouch Faye Cucinotta John Cullen Jill Cummings Michelle Cummings Carmela Curtis Lisa Curtis Louella Curtis Elizabeth Cushner April Custins Helen Custis Christie D’Antonio Valerie Daman Vincenzo D’antuono, MD Nana Yaw Darkwa, MD Kim Darling Melanie D’armi Samyukta Dasika, MD Angela Dattilo Walter Davis Kelly Davis Brenda Davis Jesse Davis Max Day Tanya Daye Veronica Dean Heidi Decker Bill Deeter Gretchen Deiter Sandra Delano Donna Deluca Amanda Dennis Sheila Deshields Richard Destine Robert Destler Sandra Destler Clara Dewey Maxine Diamond Alma Diaz Mary Beth Dickerson Dorothy Diehl Thomas Diehl Melinda Diercks Christine Digioia Robert Dinicola Amanda Dixon Roxane Dixon Patricia Dodd Virginia Dodson Anne Donaway Jennifer Donnelly Bonnie Donoho

Tamara Donohoe Edna Donovan Patricia Donovan, MD Jessica Dorsey Claudia Downes Dana Downs Kevin Drye Theresa Drye Dayana Duguerre, NP Amy Dukes Wendy Dukes Adriane Duncan Anthony Duncan Joanne Durham Amanda Durham Melissa Durham Shanice Durham Tim Duncan Laura Ebeling Barbara Ellingsworth Ann Elliott Debbie Elliott Phyllis Elliott Brandi Ellis Lyndsey Ellsworth S Michelle Elzey Linda Erickson Maureen Esenwein Carol Esham Carol Eskridge Susan Esposito Ubong Essien Kelly Esterly Patty Esterson Michele Eustace Karen Eutsler Brandis Evans Arlene Evans Janice Evans Jodi Evans Donna Eyler Joanne Fabiano Michelle Faries Roberta Farrell Rita Fasano Michelle Fear Crystal Fensick Robert Ferber, MD Kristin Fidderman Tallie Figgs Andrea Figgs Darlene Figgs Ebany Fillyau Christine Fiori Jacquelyn Fisher John Fister Dara Fitzgerald Kimberly Fitzgerald Rebecca Fleming Tamara Fletcher Michelle Florestal Stephanie Fogel Jerry Fooks Audrey Forjan Carolyn Foskey Kelly Foskey Linda Foskey Timothy Foskey Jody Fowler Preston Frallic Jenifer Freeland Nicole Freshour Veronica Frye Mattie Fulton Theresa Gabbard Melinda Gallimore Michelle Gamble Zara Gambrell Gaetano Gangemi Sherry Gardiner Rachel Gardner Ursula Gardner Brent Gehman Nancy Geiger Deborah Geissler Yronise Georges Constance German Jennifer Gibson Johnnie Gibson Linda Gibson Thomas Gibson Ann Marie Giedd Barbara Gijanto Valerie Gilbert Kelly Gillespie Lana Gillespie Shirley Gillis Beatrice Ginn Diana Givens Shelley Givens Sherrie Givens Teresa Givens Charles Gizara Susan Godesky Edey Gomez Martha GonzalezLankford Alda Goodwin Debra Gordy Kathy Gove Carol Greene Daphine Greene

Kelly Greenly Martha Griffin Rebecca Griffith Shawn Grim Lori Groton Noshaba Gulab Lisa Gullett Lori Haas Erin Hailey Marcus Hall John Hall Benjamin Hall Bronwyn Hall Darr Hall Elizabeth Hall Brenda Hallowell Sharon Hamblin Tina Hammel Renee Hammond Sterne Harbeson Vicki Hardisty Keri Hardy Jill Harman Marlene Harmon Patti Harmon Sharon Harrington Latasha Harris Doris Harrison Paula Harrison Vickie Hastings Megan Hastings Alan Hastings Ashley Hastings C Dennis Hastings Judy Hastings Laura Hastings Renee Hastings Lorenzo Hatchett William Hatton Robin Hayes Lisa Hazel Stacey Hearn Crystal Henderson Barbara Hendricks Jean Hendrickson Rebekah Henry Elizabeth Hensley Bridget Herbst Ivonne Herrera, MD Mary Hevner Jill Hickman Beverly Hicks Doris Hicks Leah Higgins, PA Nicole Hill Ashley Hill Brandi Hill Elizabeth Hill Linda Hill Lisa Hill Lori Hill Ruth Hill Susan Hill Tracy Hill Bradley Hiller Cortney Hilliard Karen Hird Beth Hitchens Donna Hitchens Lillian Hitchens Peggy Hitchens Shirley Hitchens Stephen Hitchens Linda Hoag Jennifer Hoffman Amanda Hogan Jennifer Holden Delores Holland Lori Holland Marci Hollis Elicha Holloway Lisa Holloway Joseph Holloway Tomika Holmes Melissa Holston Mary Holston Shawna Holston Cheryl Homnick Katina Hood Arlean Hopkins Frances Hopkins Karen Hopkins Denise Hornsby Cynthia Horsey Auntrell Horsey Shamisha Horsey Tesha Horsey Trevor Horsey Davina Houston Angela Howard Mary Howell Sharon Hrebien Christina Hudson Cathy Hudson Lara Hudson Lara Hudson Myrna Hudson Preston Hudson Ruth Hudson Brad Huffman Deeidria Huffman Melinda Huffman

Laura Hummel Edgar Hurley Robin Hurley Ann Hurst Joyce Hyde Mary Irons Joseph Isaacs Monique Ivanov, MD Chantelle Jackson Jessica Jackson Shannon Jacobs Pamela Jacobson Lindsay James Candace James Kathy James, NP Priscilla James Dawn Jamison Muhammad Imran Janjua, MD Edienna Jarrell Samantha Jarrett Jamar Jefferson George Jefferson Joyce Jefferson Tawanda Jenkins April Jenkins Tania Jenkins Ginger Jensen Denise Jester Larry Jester Travis Jewell Angelia Johnson Linda Johnson Brenda Johnson Katie Johnson Nikika Johnson Sandra Johnson Tiffany Johnson Charlotte Jones Denise Jones Heather Jones Melissa Jones Laurie Joseph Nadya Julien Janice Justice Jennifer Justus Jennifer Kabino Elmer Kane Ryan Kardos Helen Karkoska Joseph Karnish, MD Wendy Karnish Fonda Kauffman Cynthia Kaufmann Kathryn Keating Sinaka Kellam Susan Kelley Bonnie Kendall Tabe Kendema Darshell Kenney Coleen Kenton Sarai Kerr Lisa Kershaw Kimberly Kessler April Kidwell Taja Kilgoe Joseph Kim, MD Carolyn Kindt Diane King Zondea King Trudy King Bonny King Elmer King Lisa King Vicki King William Kinnamon Kimberly Kirby Gail Kiriacon Eleanor Kirklow Jennifer Kitchner Roseann Kjos Brenda Klink Brenda Knopp April Knoten Dawn Kolbe Christena Koller Marilou Kornfeld Marilou Kornfeld Kathleen Krafcik Kelly Kruger Lilia Kulmaczewski Marianna La Ragione Tommy Lacson Heather Lacy Katherine Lallier Deborah Lane Claudia Lane Karen Lanier Jodi Lankford Judith Lankford Michael Lankford Gina Latta Jeffrey Lauer Robert Lavery Martha Lawrence Lori Layton Eric Layton Rosemary Lecates Fred Lee Lori Lee Myrna Lehner, NP Lisa Lemon

Frances Lester Brenda Lewis Constance Lewis Therese Lewis Darian Libby Margot Lilienthal Anita Lineweaver Kinnikin Frances Lister Felicia Littleton Kristy Littleton Ann Lizak Cynthia Lloyd Lorraine Loera Phyllis Lofland Joshua Lomax Danniell Long Dawn Long Deborah Long Diane Long Sharon Longfellow Susan Longstreet Dawn Lord Angela Lord-Ennis Sharon Lowe Crystal Lowe Tracy Lowe Theresa Lucas Eugene Ludden Lesley Ludden Megan Lyons Cynthia Madden, NP Maureen Maddock Harriet Maddox Paulette Magee Nadira Mahadan Deborah Mancinelli Lucinda Mancuso Naomi Marine Catherine Marketto Sabrina Marland Linda Marsden Tinisa Marshall Ellouise Martin William Martinez Belinda Marvel Jessica Marvel Sandra Massaro Karen Massey Kim Mast David Mattes Felicia Matthews Kathy Mayer Kirsten McAllister Lois McAllister Sharon McBride-Howard Sherry McCane Louise McCann Jamie McCarthy Harold McCoy Kathryn McCumbers Andrea McDorman Joan McDougald Sherri McDowell Charles McElroy Janan McElroy Janice McGee April McGinnis Colin McLaughlin Kimberly McLeod Stephanie McPhail Thelma Meddings Doris Melson Melissa Meredith Erica Miles Anna Miller Brenda Miller Corey Miller Gena Miller Lisa Miller Nancy Miller Raymona Mills Titus Mims Terrie Missimer Amy Mitchell Susan Mitchell Paula Mitchell Deirdre Mizzelle Melvin Molina Rose Money Dawn Monroe Louise Montgomery Jay Mood Sandra Moody Phillip Moore Harry Moore Mary Moore Sonja Morales Brenda Morgan Catherine Morgan Aaron Morris Joanne Morris Judith Morris Linda Morris Marlene Morris Renee Morris Ronda Morris Cynthia Morrison Sandra Morrison Linda Morse Kimberly Morton Michael Morton

Darcy Moyer Elizabeth Moyer Andrea Mumford Judy Murabito Alicia Murphy Pamela Murphy Kimberly Murray Terryl Murray Trudy Murray Cheryl Mykut Donna Naggy Jennifer Naugle Terrie Naylor Marianne Neal Jason Nelson Wendy Nerad Michelle Nibblett George Nichols Karen Nichols Kristi Nichols Traci Noonan Charles O’Brien Heather O’Day Mary O’Grady Elnor O’Hern Abimbola Olowo, MD Ellen Osman Onna Outten Dorothy Owens Rebecca Owens Mary Owens Nancy Oyerly Melissa Ozman Danna Palmer Ellen Palmer Marie Palmer Michelle Palmer Susan Palmer Ashlee Parker Cathy Parker Lisa Parker Krista Parlier Tamara Parlier Linda Parsons Robert Parsons Bonnie Passwaters Gary Passwaters Heather Passwaters Patricia Passwaters Tracy Passwaters Shelley Pavone Kelly Pearson William Pelot Ericca Pentoney Carmen Perez Miquel Perez Dorene Perry Jamie Perry Christine Perry Debbie Perry Lawrence Persinger Terry Persolio Lisa Peters Catherine Peterson Cherryl Peterson Timothy Peterson Cindy Phillips Sheila Phillips Susan Phillips Meredith PhillipsWoodard Amy Phlipot Bibi Phulesar Shobha Phulesar Kimberly Pickinpaugh Genevieve Pipitone Frances Pitts Bryan Plante Wendy Polk Joy Pollard Melissa Porter Janice Price Jean Price Paula Price Janet Pritchett Cynthia Pruitt Lewis Purcell Elmer Purnell Terri Purse Julie Pusey Katlin Pusey Polly Pusey, NP Rose Pusey Amir Quefatieh, MD Paul Quillen Anais Quinones Sheally Raftis Indrani Raghunandan Diana Rainey Carolina Ramirez Molly Raneri Kathy Rash Mallory Read Jewel Reagan Carol Reed Chavon Reeves Betsy Reichelt Tasha Reilly-Bishop Demetris Rembert Roxanne Revel John Rhoat Beverly Richards

Lisa Richards Kim Richardson Wayne Ridpath Jennifer Rieger Catharina Rijkers Ann Riley John Risner Beth Roach Jill Robbins Robin Robbins Joan Roberts Anna Robertson Linda Robertson Leslie Robinson Shelly Robinson Theresa Roche Kathy Roddey Ebony Rodriguez Angelica Rodriguez Carlisa Rodriguez Kevin Rodriguez Crystal Roe Laurie Roethel Lucinda Rogers Christopher Rolph Lynn Romano, MD Peter Rosen Charlene Ross Diane Ross Michael Rotach Sarah Rubin Eric Ruffcorn Jean Ruggles Veda Russ Sarah Russell Michelle Russum Dawn Ryan Jacqualine Salb Candice Sammons R Elliott Sammons Louella Sample Margaretta Sample Donna Samuels Sharon Sanger Efrain Santiago Joann Santos Karen Saracco Jean Sarber Darlene Sard Lucille Savage Elmer Savage Nancy Saveikis Shane Schaffer Lisa Schappell-Parsons George Schwobel Lucy Schwobel Patricia Schattner Robin Scheper Lisa Schirtzinger Audrey Schulbe Morgan Scott Ann Scott Maile Scott Teresa Scott Alison Scudder Julia Seeley, NP Robert Seeley Audrey Seidel Chantielle Sellers Marisela Serna Pamela Sewell Carol Shahan Daryl Sharman, MD Jonathan Sharman Lois Shelley Donna Sheren Penny Sheridan Jerry Shirey Rebekah Shirey Michele Shores Linda Short Michelle Short Penny Short Timothy Short Valarie Short Wendy Short Emmie Shortall Lindsey Shortall Melissa Shoultes Otina Showell Howard Siegel Nancy Sigler Theresa Simancek Janet Sims Nandanie Singh Christopher Singh Savitri Singh Gina Singletary Janelle Singleton Leslie Skipper Patricia Smack Tanya Smack Jacqueline Smart Susan Smart Tanya Smarte Patricia Smiley Pamela Smith Ronshika Smith Bradley Smith Brenda Smith Carla Smith

Carolyn Smith Carolyn Smith Dawn Smith Jennifer Smith Jerry Smith Joseph Smith Lisa Smith Lisa Smith Marvin Smith Megan Smith Rebecca Smith Sabrina Smith Sherry Smith Teresa Smith Vicki Smith Natasha Snead Christine Sohn Alexis Southerland Erin Spence Phyllis Spencer Hannah Springer Rachael Springer Courtney Springer Autumn Spudis Nicole Stanley Karen Stansfield Jeannie Staples Jessica Starkey Dinah Stayton Donna Stayton Melanie Stayton Nancy Steele Lidia Stevenson Sue Stewart April Stewart George Stewart Joseph Stokes Stefanie Stoler Deborah Straub Vicki Strohmaier Karen Sturgeon Latoya Sturgis Nicholas Surdukowski Deborah Suskin Desira’ Sutton Dean Swingle Anna Tabinowski Clement Tajon Tracy Tapman Bonnie Tate Judith Tate Shannon Tatman Christina Taylor Heather Taylor Allison Taylor Carrie Taylor Sandra Taylor Violet Tengman Lashonda Thomas Deborah Thomas Ashley Thomas Hutchins Angela Thompson Illeanna Thompson Myra Thompson Wanda Thornton Cheryl Thrift Elizabeth Thuo Jenna Tice Terri Tice Dolores Timmons Bonita Timmons Jodi Timmons Shatia Tingle Leola Tingle Kathie Tissian Linda Todd Angie Tolliver-Wilson Toni Tompkins Amie Toulson Karen Towers Deborah Townsend Sloan Trammell Felicia Trammell Angela Tricarico Donald Tricarico Rebecca Trivits Tara Trout Kathy Tucker Claudia Tull Sherri Tully George Turner Julie Turner Christine Tutelian Barbara Twilley Anita Tyndall Jessica Tyndall Michele Tyrrell Shaista Uddin Nicole Uibel Matthew Ullrey Leslie Umschlag Kimberly Upton Joyce Urgo Jeffrey Valdes Renee Valeski Martha Van Brunt Michelle Van Vorst Lois Vannicola Janet Vargas Ramona Vasquez Victor Vazquez

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Susan Veliz April Venables Gabrielle Venditti Theresa Vernon-Howe Lisa Vickers Laurie Vickers Rebecca Vodak Linda Wainright Stamp Leslie Waldridge David Walker Heather Walker Jennifer Walker Wendy Walker Mary Wallach Linda Walsen Robert Wambold Samantha Warrick Rebecca Warrington Rena Warrington Kerri Watson Valerie Watson Henrietta Weader Kathy Weaver Annedreea Webber, NP Maria Webster Alicia Weddle Dianna Wedman Linda Weiser Ashley Weiss Devon Welborn Sheila Welfley Paula Wells Josephine West Georgetta West Deborah West Gale West Mary West Pamela West Deidre Weston Lauren Whaley Carol Whaley Irene Whaley Chelsea Wharton Susan Whary Linda Wheatley Phyllis Wheatley Bernadette Wheeler, NP Sherry White Cynthia White Doris White Kenneth White Michele White Sara White Lindsey Whitecotton Kirsten Wiberg Angela Widdowson Brian Widdowson Carol Widen Elisabeth Wile Gary Wilkinson Jack Willey Katie Willey Margie Willey Patrick Willey Virginia Willey Brittany Williams Corvetta Williams Donna Williams Anita Williams Jenieco Williams Scott Williams Stuart Williams Tracy Williams Melissa Williamson April Wilson Alice Wilson Lenora Wilson Marjorie Wilson Renee Wilson Sylvia Winder Jamie Windsor Tricia Wingate Nadine Wise Janice Wisseman Mary Wolfe Karen Womach Mary Christine Wood Brenda Wood Christine Wootten Ashley Workman Earlene Workman Mary Workman Beverly Wright Barbara Wright George Wright Kimberly Wright-Post Ashley Wyatt Barbara Wyatt Natalie Wynn Lyndon Yearick Elise Yenchko Kelly Yoder Andriane Young Catherine Young Crystal Young Lindsay Young Mary Young Biji Zacharia Li Zhang, MD Anja Ziemba