THURSDAY, mAY 20, 2010
vol. 15 No. 4
News GRADUATION - See the local graduates in a special section inside the Star. CONDEMNED - 18 Nylon Capital Shopping Center units condemned. Page 4 HEROES - Deborah Waller inspires others by her example. Page 8 BENEFITS - Help pours in for family injured in an explosion. Page 10 LEGAL FAILURES - Report lists times Dr. Earl Bradley should have been reported. Page 13 POLICE - Search is on for a man who attempted to lure a 6-year-old girl into his car. Page 21 PERFORMER - Berta Copeland, 87, enjoys the challenge of the dance. Page 22 SUPERSTARS - State Chamber of Commerce honors Seaford Middle School. Page 44
Sports CONFERENCE CHAMPS - The Seaford second doubles team wins the conference championship and five other members of the boys’ tennis team place in the top three. Page 24 STARS OF THE WEEk - A pair of Seaford tennis players are this weeks Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 28 LITTLE LEAGUE - The Nanticoke Little League complex had a flurry of activity last week. See scores and photos on page 27.
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Nanticoke Senior Center board member Ben Sirman told the more than 300 people at a public hearing in the Seaford Fire Hall Tuesday night that the city of Seaford’s plan to buy the former site of the Seaford Golf and Country Club is one step toward “making Seaford No. 1 again.” “If we don’t take this step, we will have neighborhood blight. We will have another boarded up building and a golf course grown up in weeds,” he said. But “if the community embraces this, we will have people moving to Seaford. We will have economic development.” But city resident Ted Gruwell said that purchasing the property and taking over operations of the golf course would put the city in “a black hole.” “All country clubs around are in trouble right now,” he said. “This is not the type of thing that I would enter into lightly.” Gruwell was the only one of the more than a dozen people who spoke during the public hearing who objected to the city’s plan. City resident Richard Eger, who admitted to skepticism as to whether the city’s plan to operate the country club’s golf course can be successful, said that he was won over after he saw how much money the city could save if it can use the property as a disposal site for treated wastewater. Those savings are “pretty phenomenal,” Eger said. “It’s in the city’s financial interest to move forward.” Details about the plan to use the golf course as a site for spray irrigation of treated wastewater were part of a presentation made at the start of the hearing by members of the city council. New federal laws, to be developed in 2012, are expected to reduce the amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus the city is allowed to put in the Nanticoke River, which is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. They are also
expected to require the city to collect stormwater and remove sediment from it. Councilman Rhea Shannon said that buying land to use for spray irrigation could cost the city more than $4 million. And piping treated wastewater to a remote site would add another $1 million to the price tag. “The cost of pumping treated effluent from the [wastewater treatment] plant to the golf course would be a benefit,” added councilwoman Grace Peterson. The golf course “is close to the plant and pumping costs would be less than some other alternative sites located outside of the city limits.” Using treated wastewater to irrigate the golf course would also save water, city manager Dolores Slatcher said. Irrigating the golf course uses 35 million to 40 million gallons of water a year. The city’s treatment plant treats 1.1 million gallons of wastewater a day and is capable of treating up to 2 million gallons a day. The city council’s presentation also included details about the purchase of the land, about the sale of the clubhouse to the Nanticoke Senior Center and about how the former country club’s golf course and pool would be operated. The city council is expected to vote on its proposal to buy the property at its next meeting, Tuesday, May 25. The purchase 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 purchase 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.
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. The country club property, including all furniture and fixtures, has been appraised at $1.809 million. Shannon told the public hearing that the city is offering the bank $1.4 million for the property. It is also offering to sell the clubhouse to the senior center for $624,000. The city charter grants it the authority to borrow up to $2 million per fiscal year. If the city moves ahead with this purchase, its loan for $800,000, the balance of the cost of the property after the clubhouse is paid for, would settle after July 1, in fiscal year 2011. The loan would be paid back over 10 years. An increase in property taxes of 1 cent per $100 of assessed value would cover the payback of the loan, Shannon said. The golf course Adkins Management, which operates the Rookery, a public golf course near Milton, would operate and maintain the golf course for the first couple years. Slatcher expects that maintenance of the course would start in June and the course would open in July. After the city has some operating experience under its belt, it will advertise for bids for golf course management companies, Slatcher said. The course would be open seven days a week. In time, councilman Bill Bennett said, the course could have 22,500 rounds played on it per year. City resident and real estate agent George Farnell said that a public golf course would only add to the city’s amenities. “It would be just one more thing that makes this an attractive place to live in,” he said. “With a public course you are going to see us get more businesses and people coming here.” Continued to page five
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MORNING STAR • MAy 20 - 26, 2010
18 Nylon Capital Shopping Center units condemned By Lynn R. Parks The city of Seaford has condemned the 18 vacant units in the Nylon Capital Shopping Center. The condemnation notice was issued March 24. The shopping center, which is owned by the Cordish Companies in Baltimore, has 32 units. The units that are occupied, including two restaurants, Sal’s Pizza Gallery and Great Wall Chinese restaurant, are not affected by the condemnation notice. The condemned units are spread throughout the shopping center’s four buildings. City building official Josh Littleton said that a variety of problems led to the condemnation. “The violations include structural deterioration, roof leaks, mold, [problems with] electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment and problems with the exterior finishes, such as deteriorating trim work, damaged or missing siding, broken windows and peeling paint.” Littleton said that the city is requiring that the condemned units be brought up to the standards of the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code. Until a unit is repaired to meet the code, it cannot be leased, he added. “Each unit will be reviewed individually to see if it can be reoccupied,” he said. Littleton said that Cordish Companies
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Parking is now allowed along North Street in Seaford, from Third to Liberty Street. The no parking zone was removed by city council vote last Tuesday night after Bob Carey, executive director of Delmarva Teen Challenge, requested the city allow more on-street parking in the area. The organization’s Nehemiah House is located at the intersection of Third and North streets. Carey said in an April 26 letter to the city that people who visit the house have trouble finding places to park. Assistant city manager Charles Anderson, who visited the site with Seaford Police Department Lt. Richard Jamison and Berley Mears, director of public works, recommended that the yellow curb be painted white along 130 feet of North Street. He also recommended that the city keep the existing no-parking zone along Third Street. This is “the narrower of the two streets and to allow additional parking on this street may create access problems for fire and ambulance apparatus and large trucks,” he said.
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are working on a plan for completing the renovations, which it will submit to the city. “As the owner has been responsive to this point, we are optimistic that the situation will not result in a demolition order,” he added. Calls to the Cordish Companies were not returned. Gerald Sammons is owner of Seaford Bowling Lanes, which has been in the shopping center since 1957. “We were one of the first ones here, and it has been depressing to see the shopping center deteriorate around us,” he said. Sammons praised the city’s efforts to get the center in better shape. But he said that the condemnation notices that are posted on the center’s vacant units have many people wondering if the bowling alley is still open. “We get calls all the time from people, asking if we are closed,” he said. “We’re still here.” Salvatore Carannante, owner of Sal’s Pizza Gallery III, agrees that the signs have caused problems. “People call me, asking where we are moving because they think the shopping center is being torn down,” he said. “There should have been a better explanation on the signs.” But like Sammons, Carannante also praised the city’s effort to get the center spruced up. “We still have a lot of potential here,” he said. “If the city can make it look good, it will be a benefit.” Sammons said that renovating the vacant units may help in getting them rented. But he believes that restoring the center to the busy shopping hive that it once was will take more than that. “I’m optimistic to the point that I hope things turn around,” he said. “But I can’t really foresee it turning around, with the economy the way it is and without a stronger effort to find new tenants.” Carannante would like to see a grocery store return to the center. “One good grocery store, something with a name, and the rest of the stores will follow behind it,” he said. “If that happened, the shopping center could look like the shopping center of old.” The Nylon Capital Shopping Center’s four buildings total more than 241,000 square feet. It is one of 20 shopping centers owned by the Cordish Companies. Cordish also owns 14 shopping centers in Maryland, including two in Ocean City, Ocean City Factory Outlets and Ocean Landing, two in Virginia, one in South Carolina and two others in Delaware, Mil-
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MORNING STAR • MAy 20 - 26, 2010
Most favor plan to purchase golf course Continued from page one
The senior center The former clubhouse would make an “excellent location” for the Nanticoke Senior Center, Sirman said. The senior center, formally housed in the Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club, has been in temporary quarters in a former church on U.S. 13 since its lease with the Boys and Girls Club ran out in March. 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 a new building. Even with required renovations, moving into the former clubhouse would save the senior center more than $1 million over the cost of building new, Sirman said. “In this economy, this is really a big deal,” he said. In addition, the senior center would be able to use the clubhouse’s existing ballroom to generate revenue, Sirman said. “We do plan to continue to offer the ballroom for wedding, reunions, parties, whatever anybody wants,” he said. The pool A board of directors is already in place for the new Seaford Community Swim
Center, which would operate the former country club’s pool in partnership with the city. Whitney Pogwist, former swim team coach at the country club, is heading up the new swim center. Pogwist said that volunteers would run the pool, hiring staff and “doing everything that needs to be done to keep the pool open.” Memberships in the pool would cost $75 per person and no more than $350 per family. The pool’s swim team would be open to members as well as non-members. “We are open to being diverse,” Pogwist said. Pogwist said that she supports the city’s plan “whole-heartedly.” She added, “This pool is a part of my history. I want it to be a part of my kids’ history as well. Let’s save the pool, for our kids and for the kids of the people who will live in Seaford after us.”
Words of caution Although there was vast support expressed during the public hearing for the city’s plan to buy the former country club, there were some words of caution. Bill Hinz, who is a volunteer counselor for business owners, said that he has seen many businesses fail because of poor planning. “I have heard a lot of optimistic projections here tonight, and I warn you not to be overly optimistic,” he said. “Doing so will expose you to a lot of risk. Get a detailed business plan to make sure that you
are going to come out on the positive side of this.” Eger suggested that the city hold a public referendum on the plan. And former Mayor Guy Longo, who like Pogwist said that the plan has his whole-hearted support, added that the city should take care that spray irrigation won’t affect the quality of aquifers. Slatcher said that the city will obtain engineering reports before installing any spray irrigation and will be required to monitor the quality of the water it is applying. Avoiding blight Area resident Dan Messick said that the savings associated with the spray irrigation alone are reason enough to buy the country club property. “To me, if those numbers are real, this is a no-brainer,” he said. Messick went on to say that the plan would also prevent blight from edging into the neighborhood. He recalled visiting the Inner Harbor in Baltimore 40 years ago, before it underwent its renaissance. “What a blighted area that was,” he said. “And then the community and the government came together and brought the Inner Harbor to what it is today. We have to be progressive to keep our city.” “The city of Seaford can’t stand still,” added city resident Carroll Beard. “We’ve got to move ahead, take chances, assume some risk and then promote what we do. Everybody needs to get behind this plan and support it.”
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‘Dinner in the Library’ fundraiser May 22 in the Cultural Center
The Steering Group and Friends of the Seaford Library are putting the finishing touches on plans for their 1st annual “Dinner in the Library,” scheduled for the evening of Saturday, May 22, in the Cultural Center of the library. Music by the Medics will greet guests in the foyer, and continue throughout the evening for listening and dancing pleasure. The gala will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6 to 7 p.m., during which time items will be on display for the silent auction. A dinner catered by The Georgia House will be served at 7 p.m. in the Meeting Room, with a cash bar in the Exhibit Room, open both during and after dinner. After dinner, author Nancy E. Lynch will speak about her book “Vietnam Mailbag, Voices from the War, 1968-1972”. As a young reporter, Lynch relayed the hopes and fears, the joy and tears of hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines from Delaware through the Vietnam Mailbag column she wrote in the Wilmington Morning News. The results of the silent auction will be announced after Lynch’s presentation, while music for dancing continues in the foyer. The cost for the evening is $75, $45 of which is considered a charitable donation to the library. Proceeds of the auction will go toward the construction fund. For tickets and more information, contact Betty Wilbanks at 629-2466.
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Business DPI holds 54th Booster Banquet
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI), the trade association for the Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry, held its 54th annual Booster Banquet on April 14 in Salisbury and recognized 15 outstanding poultry growers and three individuals for their work on behalf of the chicken industry. The J. Frank Gordy, Sr. Delmarva Distinguished Citizen Award, DPI’s highest honor, was presented to Roger D. Marino of Worcester County, Md., a long-time DPI volunteer and past president. Marino, the corporate director of public relations/community relations for Mountaire Farms, Inc. was cited for his contributions to DPI as a committee member and chairman, member of the board of directors, as 2006 and 2007 president, and for being a willing volunteer for many other DPI programs during his nearly two decades on Delmarva. DPI’s Medal of Achievement awards were presented to Delaware Senator Bob Venables of Sussex County and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore educator and researcher, Dr. Jeannine HarterDennis. Senator Venables was honored for his more than two decades of support for the chicken and agricultural industries. Born in Sussex County, Venables has served in the Delaware Senate since 1988. He was recognized by DPI for his knowledge and support of the chicken industry and agriculture. His business background allows him to appreciate the free market system and he has worked to achieve an efficient state government. His work on the Senate Small Business Committee, Agriculture Committee, and Natural Resources and Environmental Control Committee has been important to the chicken industry. Dr. Harter-Dennis was honored for her nearly 30 years of teaching and research at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She has worked on many issues related to nutrition including studies of phytase and other feed additives, live production matters, air emissions from chicken houses and other environmental issues, reduction of carcass fat in chickens, bone abnormalities and much more. One of her current research efforts involves developing a litter-less floor for poultry houses that could significantly reduce the amount of ammonia gas produced. Dr. Harter-Dennis has
been a member of several DPI committees over the years. Additionally, DPI recognized outstanding poultry producers. Selected by their companies from Delmarva’s nearly 1,800 poultry growers, this year’s local recipients are: Mary and Robert Bryan, Laurel – Mountaire Farms of Delaware; Herman and Florence I. Kauffman, Greenwood – Allen’s Hatchery, Inc. Ronald and Tammy Massey, Seaford – Allen’s Hatchery, Inc. Larry and Brenda Nagel, Federalsburg, Md. – Perdue Farms Inc. Schrock Family Farm, Greenwood – Allen’s Hatchery, Inc. Ray and Sheila Tull, Seaford – Perdue Farms Inc. Ronald and Audrey Tyndall, Seaford – Tyson Foods, Inc. Nearly 900 people attended the DPI banquet; an annual celebration of the Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry.
Price joins CFM
Casey Price has joined Callaway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate in Seaford as a selling agent. Price recently completed her course of study and state examinations to become licensed to sell real estate in Delaware. Price “Casey has already worked in our office for two years in an administrative capacity and is familiar with many aspects of the real estate business. She has also spent time under her mother, Karen Hamilton (broker of CFM’s Route 13 branch office), learning how to build relationships and market properties,” said Kathy Farnell, broker and vice president of Callaway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate. Price is a member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors and the Delaware and national associations. To reach her, call the Route 13 office at 628-8500 or 381-8600.
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Edward Jones opens in Seaford
John Rittenhouse has opened an Edward Jones office in Seaford, at 559 N. Hall St. Rittenhouse has been working with Financial Advisor Melinda Tingle of Laurel, to serve investors throughout the Seaford area. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. For more information, visit www. edwardjones.com or call 629-6094.
Hickman to be featured in show
InventHelp’s INPEX, America’s largest invention trade show, announces that inventor, Jerry Hickman, of Laurel, has invented a visual alerting system designed for 911 to simplify locating the emergency destination. This invention will be exhib-
ited at INPEX 2010, June 16-18, in Pittsburgh, Pa. The 911 Locator System is powered by a phone line. When 911, Medic Alert or an automatic alarm is activated, this action triggers a high intensity strobe light in front of the location of the emergency. The device saves emergency crews critical response and treatment time. The inventor was inspired to think of his invention because of his experience as a firefighter/paramedic. “Saving seconds saves lives,” says Hickman. He hopes to find a distributor or venture capitalist at the trade show.
Fulton Financial in top 100
Delaware National Bank has announced that its parent company, Fulton Financial Corporation, has been included in an exclusive list, the nation’s “100 Most Trustworthy Companies” by Forbes. The article states that “Audit Integrity finds that its 100 Most Trustworthy Companies have consistently demonstrated transparent and conservative accounting practices and solid corporate governance and management. They do not play games with revenue and expense recognition or with asset valuation.” Audit Integrity reviewed 8,000 publicly held companies to compile the list. Fulton Financial is the only bank included in the Large-Cap and Mid-Cap company lists, and is one of only four banks on the entire list of 100 companies.
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Deborah Waller inspires others by her example By James Diehl
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hen Deborah Waller proudly walked through the doors of Laurel Intermediate School 15 years ago to take her job as the Laurel School District’s first African-American school nurse, it was like going home again. It was a proud day for the near lifetime resident of the community, one she will never forget. But what is today Laurel Intermediate School holds a much different meaning for Waller and for many black children of the 1950s. It’s the school where, in the fourth grade, she first attended classes with children from the town’s white communities. It was where she and many of her childhood friends experienced integrated education for the first time. “To come back and work in the same school where I first experienced that was a monumental success as far as I was concerned,” says Waller, who still makes her home on the town’s west side. “Whoever thought that would happen?” A graduate of the Laurel High School class of 1971, Waller has played a vital role through the years in the lives of many of Laurel’s youngsters. It goes much beyond being a nurse for the energetic, funloving mother of five. “People seem to think that being a school nurse is just a band aid position, but nursing has really come a long way,” she says. “Even going through school myself, that’s all I thought the nurse did. But it’s much more involved now. I’m even involved in the educational process.” While fulfilling her duties as a nurse during the school day, after hours Waller tutors a couple of at risk young girls every year through the creative mentoring program offered by the Delaware Adolescent Program (DAPI). It’s not something she does because she has to; it’s a way of giving back to the community and helping young people reach their full potential. More often than not, she makes a real difference in the lives of her young students. “I try to help them with academics, but also with some of the social aspects of life,” she reveals. “These are kids who are at risk of not being successful in life and have been referred to the program by their parents or a teacher. We just want to link up with girls who may be struggling.”
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If you know of someone who has dedicated his or her life to service to others, suggest their names for this series. Contact James Diehl at 302-222-2685 or email Bryant richardson, brichardson@ mspublications.com Being a part of Laurel’s program, which she helped found about five years ago, has its up and its downs. But the time spent talking, or playing board games or working on schoolwork is often invaluable for girls who don’t always have the most stable of home environments. It’s really just about being there for them more than anything else. “I remember a girl a few years ago who came from a very dysfunctional family. She was a very bright girl, but the chances of her being able to succeed in life were not good,” recalls Waller, who’s former pledge is now preparing to graduate from high school. “I started working with her to give her the confidence that she could do something beyond what those in her family had achieved. I think she’s now going to be able to go to Delaware Tech next year, and I hope she can go beyond that.” Issues of trust frequently come up when working with young girls who would often rather be out and about than sitting in an old schoolroom with someone several times their age. But they are issues that can be overcome, and they almost always are. “Sometimes we have to spend a great deal of time getting over those issues. With one girl this year, it’s taken most of the school year,” says Waller. “But we get past it and then we’ll go on to working on the social and academic things. Some of these girls also don’t get the parenting that they should at home, but I’m not here to judge that. I’m just here to try to help them.” She helps by being outspoken. Waller freely admits that her voice is nearly impossible to ignore once she gets interested in and involved with an issue of importance to her. It’s been that way with nursing and it’s been that way with her work mentoring many of Laurel’s disadvantaged young ladies. But one of her biggest crusades to date
Deborah Waller has lived nearly her entire life in Laurel, today spending much of her time as the school nurse for both the Laurel Intermediate School and Laurel Middle School. In the 1990s, she played a vital role in reinstating the long-time name of Laurel’s Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School.
involved righting what she perceived as a horrible wrong many years ago. She needed to make it right, and she rallied the community to make it happen. It involved her old school – Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, named after the famed black poet – and the renaming of that school a few years after Delaware’s public school system began its integration process in the 1950s. “The name of that school was something the community could be proud of. We could look up to that school and honor his memory,” says Waller, who led a petition drive to have the name changed from West Laurel Elementary back to Dunbar Elementary in the 1990s. “It took a while, but it finally happened because it was supported by the community in general. Part
of that was filling up the school board room; they had never seen so much color. It was supported by everyone, rather they were black, yellow, red or white.” Waller attended Dunbar Elementary School through third grade; her mother was a teacher at the school. She held fast that her old school would revert to its old name, and she never relented in her efforts to see it to fruition. “I’ve always been a vocal parent and they knew I wasn’t going to go away,” she admits. “I’m an outspoken advocate for children and for the community where I live. If there’s something I believe in, I’m going to take action.” Sussex County began integrating its schools one grade at a time in the Continued to page nine
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James Diehl honored by Delaware Press Association The Delaware Press Association recently recognized local journalist and author James Diehl for his ongoing project honoring many of Sussex County’s World War II veterans. The 234 page “World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware” is the first in a twopart series that pays tribute to area veterans of the Second World War. The book received a first-place award in DPA’s 2009 communications competition in the category of “Non Fiction Book-History.” It is the second prize for the project, which was also named a first-place award winner in the 2007 Maryland-DelawareD.C. Press Association’s editorial competition. “ ‘World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware’ by James Diehl provides interesting and often moving accounts of men and women who participated in World
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mid-1950s, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling in 1954 required them to do so. It was the early ‘60s before Waller was ready to enter the fourth grade. She did so at what is now Laurel Middle School, but at that time was a school that housed all 12 grades in one building. Attending school with white students was not a big issue for the kids, she says, but parents had a little harder time dealing with the new changes. “I remember my mother came to register me for school that year and the principal told her that they didn’t take little colored children there,” Waller recalls. “All she said was ‘you do today.’ But there were very few students who had negative thoughts put in their psyches about that. The parents were the ones who had the difficulty.” Children, including Waller, went about their business. Waller even remembers one community member who asked her about her new so-called “white school.” With the childlike innocence of a 10-year-old girl, she went on to let the misinformed gentleman know that the school she would soon be attending was not a “white” school at all, but one made of “red bricks.” Though she soon adapted to her new
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school, her new classmates and her new surroundings, Waller never forgot her time at the old Dunbar Elementary School. It was a good education, and a good time – segregated as it was. “The teachers at Dunbar were true teachers. They were there because they wanted to teach,” Waller remembers. “It was a good time in my life and I can still see today what a difference it made for me.” It’s why she embarked on her personal mission to recognize the school’s important link to Laurel’s history. One of her crowning achievements, she still swells with pride thinking about it. “When it first happened, we had former students come back and say how proud they were that the name had been changed back,” she says. “I knew it was a good thing for me to do and I’ve never regretted stepping up to that plate. It was a source of community pride; we felt like it was something that had been taken away from us. Now we had it back.” Except for a short time living in Kansas, Deborah Waller has lived her entire life in her hometown of Laurel. She has five children and four grandchildren. She hopes to retire in her beloved hometown, sometime in the next 10 years.
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Laurel Independence Day Parade
The Town of Laurel is sponsoring the 16th Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3, with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department sponsoring the annual Red, White and Blue Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, July 3, beginning at 10 a.m. (line-up is at 9 a.m.) This year’s theme for the parade is “Laurel Salutes America.” All participants are asked to dress in patriotic colors and all motorized vehicles should be decorated appropriately for the event. The parade will begin on Evergreen Drive and travel north on Central Avenue. To participate in the parade, contact Julie Short or Jamie Smith at Laurel Town Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 875-2277 and request a parade application. Applications will be accepted until June 30.
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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.
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Dinner to help Bradford family The Bradford’s, a family of five that was sent to the hospital recently with significant injuries after an explosion ripped through their home, are planning a benefit dinner at the Georgia House in Laurel, on Monday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child (4 and under) and are available at Seaford Center Genesis Healthcare, 1100 Norman Eskridge Hwy., 629-3575. Volunteers are needed to help at the event and to sell tickets. The Bradford family is also seeking local businesses, churches, civic organizations that would be willing to help sell tickets. Following this tragic incident, the family (two young adults and three school and preschool age children) was sent to different hospitals as far away as Johns Hopkins Bayview in Baltimore, Md. and Christiana Hospital in northern Delaware. The family has made numerous 200mile round trip excursions back and forth to these hospitals for multiple surgeries, fitting and re-fitting of casts, etc. Both parents and a grandparent have missed and will continue to miss significant time from work due to injuries and the extensive care and assistance needed by the young children who were injured and remain in body casts, etc. The family has benefitted greatly from the charitable contributions of goods, clothing, etc., but remains in significant need of financial assistance. Gas money, prescription costs, living
expenses, in addition to mounting medical bills, far exceed any presently known benefit or immediately available insurance. To make a donation, visit the family’s website at www.helpthebradfordfamily. com, where a PayPal account has been established. You can also send donations to Help the Bradford Family at any PNC Bank or mail to: PNC Bank, 1200 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973.
Hero Mobile delivers donations
In related news, the Wish Mobile on Wednesday delivered donations to the Bradford family. Wish Upon A Hero is an online community. Their motto states, “Everyone has a wish. Anyone can be a hero.” Members have granted wishes from birthday cards to a kidney for an ailing police officer. The site has been featured in news media all across the country, including being named “Persons of the Week,” on ABC World News with Charles Gibson, CNN, USA Today, and countless local media outlets from New Jersey to Hawaii. Celebrity “Heroes” have helped grant some of the wishes on the site, and include Taylor Swift, Jeff Dunham, Martina McBride, and the New York Mets, to name a few. On May 19, Dave Girgenti, the founder of the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation, and members of the foundation delivered donations to the family in the Hero Mobile.
Delaware Tech alumni meeting
The annual meeting of the Delaware Tech Owens Campus Alumni Association will be held on Monday, June 21, at 6 p.m. in the Executive Dining Room in the Student Services Center. Elections will be held during the meeting to fill both officer and board member positions. Members of the board of directors serve a three-year term; officers serve for two years. Nominations will be accepted from the floor, and all votes must be cast in person. Anyone who was awarded a degree, diploma or certificate from Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus or the Delaware Tech/University of Delaware Academic Center (formerly the Delaware Tech/UD Parallel Program) is considered a member of the alumni association and is eligible to vote. For more information, contact Alison Buckley, alumni coordinator, by calling 855-1607.
Closure of Wesley Church Road
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces the emergency closure of Wesley Church Road between Atlanta Road and Baker Road near Seaford, due to crossroad pipe failure. The road will reopen by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 28, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured as follows: Northbound: Wesley Church Road to Atlanta Road onto Route 18 and back to Wesley Church Road Southbound: Wesley Church Road to Route 18 onto Atlanta Road to Baker Road and back to Wesley Church Road Local access will be maintained for residents and emergency vehicles.
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Students win national BPA awards Several business students from Sussex Technical High School attended the 2010 National Leadership Conference of the Business Professionals of America (BPA) which took place from May 5-9, in Anaheim, Calif. BPA is the leading career and technical student organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. State winners of various BPA contests qualified to compete
at the National Leadership Conference. Bringing home a second place plaque, for desktop publishing, was senior Cartina Church of Frankford. Other Sussex Tech students who participated in the conference were Megan Cannon of Dagsboro, Drew Crouse of Seaford, Josh Ritter of Milton and Ryan Fitzgerald of Seaford. Megan and Ryan were recognized with a Torch Award Ambassador Pin, the highest national link, for their service to their community.
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It’s not the size of your head, it’s also the size of your body It is really bad for the ego when you grow up being known more ony indsor for the size of your head than your name. But, that’s the way it seemed I grew up feeling I for me when I was growing up. I was always known as “that big- should be floating atheaded boy.” I don’t know if my tached to a rope down head was that big, or my body that Broadway in the Macy’s small, but something contributed Thanksgiving Day Pato the perception that I had an abnormally large head. This must be rade. the subconscious reasoning behind not allowing me to lose too much The only thing worse than having a big weight at one time. Right now, given my body size, my head must appear head and two buck teeth is having a big head and one buck tooth. somewhat normal size. I recall not wanting to go to school I guess a lot of what I was experiencing as a child was due to the propensity of when I awoke one morning to find I had lost one of my front teeth. Now, I was a children to be cruel toward one another. The nastier the insult, the funnier it was to short-haired, big-headed, no tooth-in-thefront-of-my-mouth geek. anyone within ear range. Talk about hideous, I grew up feeling I I remember when I was in junior high should be floating attached to a rope down school I had a pretty serious acne probBroadway in the Macy’s Thanksgiving lem. I will never forget the day I was in Day Parade. science class and Willie Revel declared I could not understand why my father to God and country that I had a head that did not sympathize with my situation and looked like a 20-pound block of scrapple. at the least allow me to grow some hair on Unfortunately, with a big head comes a my head to balance things out. I guess he big face. was trying to make me tough, much like I guess things have not changed that the father who named his son “Sue” in the much. Kids are still making fun of each other’s perceived differences. That’s really classic Johnny Cash song. I don’t recall that my head caused me too bad, because it can really cause you to to get beaten up. It was just the butt of a develop a self-esteem problem. few jokes, and it made for a great target I can remember while getting ready when playing dodge ball. for school, taking my father’s paper tape But, that’s all behind me now. I have measure and measuring my head to see grown up and discarded all of those imif by some miracle, my head had shrunk mature, cariacature-type self-images. I can overnight. My father’s head was somewhat small- now look in the mirror and realize that my head is not that abnormal in size. er than mine. I guess what I am trying to So, if you will excuse me, I must stop say is my father’s head was a normal size. writing now and run to the store to purEven as a kid in high school I would chase a tape measure. try on my father’s straw state police hats. I recall one afternoon I put dad’s hat on Drayton graduates from JCS and when it would not quite fit, I forced it Marian Drayton of Seaford graduated down over my head, bursting the brim at from Johnson C. Smith University in the seams. As you can imagine, that cerCharlotte, N.C., during the 138th comtainly did little for my ego. mencement ceremony on Sunday, May I guess having a head that appeared 2. Drayton earned a bachelor’s degree in to be somewhat on the large side is not interdisciplinary studies, graduating cum the worst thing that can happen to a fellaude. Johnson C. Smith University flourlow. However, when you couple having ishes as one of the nation’s oldest, acaa big head with the fact that I was forced demically, and technologically advanced to wear a crew cut style haircut and I had liberal arts colleges. buck teeth, it pretty much sealed the deal.
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Report lists times Dr. Earl Bradley should have been reported A report released Monday by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office finds that numerous health care professionals appear to have failed to live up to their legal responsibilities to report Earl Bradley’s suspicious behaviors. The findings show that Delaware’s laws and procedures governing the medical field are broken and in need of significant reforms to better protect patients. The report also finds that the Delaware Board of Medical Practice did not fulfill its legal obligation to investigate allegations that Bradley molested a patient in Philadelphia shortly before moving to the First State and that, several years later, the Delaware Medical Society never reported Bradley to the Board despite intending to do so. In January, Biden commissioned the Department of Justice to look into which individuals and entities had suspicions about Bradley’s behavior and whether they were required to report their concerns to the Board of Medical Practice and/or the Division of Family Services under Delaware law. “We will never know if a report to the Board of Medical Practice would have stopped Earl Bradley from harming more patients,” Biden said. “We do know that the public will be best served if our findings are used to spark important improvements in Delaware law that will lead to a safer environment for patients. We know what went wrong. Now we must act. The Attorney General’s Office looks forward to working with the Governor and the General Assembly on specific legislation to enact these recommendations.” Bradley, who has been indicted on more than 500 counts of rape and other sexual assault offenses against patients at his pediatric practice, received his Delaware medical license in 1994. That year, just before Bradley moved to Delaware, a Philadelphia mother alleged she saw Bradley with his hand in her daughter’s diaper after claiming he was taking her to a room to see a Barney dinosaur toy. “I want to do everything in my power to stop this man,” the mother wrote to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, which oversees the medical profession. “I know what I saw.” The child’s mother reported the incident both to the Bureau and to the Philadelphia Police Department. Both closed their investigations with no findings of wrongdoing by Bradley after minimal review. The Delaware Board of Medical Practice learned about the charges but did not pursue an investigation of its own – even though section 1731A of the state’s Medical Practices Act requires it to look into such allegations, even if the alleged offenses occurred in an-
other state. “As you well know, since the alleged infraction occurred in Pennsylvania, we were unable to do our own investigation. We relied on you, and you came through for us,” the executive director of the Delaware Board of Medical Practice wrote to his/ her counterpart in Pennsylvania in 1995 after Delaware’s Board opted not to look into the Pennsylvania incident. Another glaring breakdown occurred in 2004, when the Medical Society of Delaware’s controversial Physicians Health Committee failed to report allegations by Bradley’s sister, who had previously worked in his office. In a letter, she accused Bradley of excessive time spent with patients, mood swings, bad hygiene, poor record keeping, problems with anger management and exorbitant spending. The letter also included a line – allegedly not transmitted because of a fax machine problem – stating that Bradley inappropriately touched girls. The Committee voted to report Bradley to the Board of Medical Practice, but inexplicably the information was never sent to the Board and no attempt to follow up was made. The chair of the Physicians Health Committee, who received the sister’s complaint, also had an individual duty to personally report Bradley after receiving the sister’s letter and follow-up call. The investigation also uncovered many problems with the statute that mandates that health care providers report reasonable suspicions of inappropriate behavior by physicians. To address them and to better protect patients, Biden endorsed about two dozen statutory and procedural changes, including: • Require all doctors to be supervised when with minor patients. • Sharply increase financial penalties for failure to report suspicious and unprofessional behavior by physicians. • Make the Board of Medical Practice’s disciplinary hearings more transparent by removing needless “protect the doctor” provisions. Currently the board is the only such public body permitted to conduct closed disciplinary hearings. • Change the Board’s investigation process so that a specially trained investigator – and not a fellow physician, as is currently the case – decides whether to turn a case over to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation. • Require the Board to notify law enforcement agencies when it receives complaints of criminal misconduct by doctors. • Require the Board to investigate verbal complaints, allow it to investigate anonymous complaints, and streamline its emergency license suspension process. • Mandate that hospitals report all investigatory actions
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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. 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.
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 629-8077 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 Seaford. This year’s theme “Sweet 16,” celebrates the longevity of the festival and adds a 1950’s flare. The festival will kick off
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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.,
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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
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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. Interested parties should contact the library in person for an application. Deadline for applications is May 28.
Girls Night Out
Join girls from kindergarten to 5th grade for a night of girl fun. 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. The cost is $5 per girl. Financial assistance is available. Register to attend by May 28, by contacting Pat Lewis at 410-742-5107 or 1-800-374-9811, ext. 26 or email plewis@ cbgsc.org.
• “SEE-Simply Equal Education” is coming to the Seaford library and Cultural Center on Wednesday, June 2, at 3 p.m., to present their interactive program about helping other children in third world countries learn. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8, at 6 p.m. • Sign-up for the Teen Summer Reading Program, “Make Waves @ Your Library,” which begins on Tuesday, June 15, at 12:30 p.m. Read for prizes and attend programs. For more information, call 6292524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us. • The “Science and Religion” book discussion will meet at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, June 21, at 6 p.m. • Dive in and explore the world of water with this year’s Children’s Summer Reading Program, “Make a Splash @ Your Library.” Registration begins on Wednesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a “Make and Take” craft.
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 the building fund.
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‘Move Up Day’ 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. 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. For more information, visit www. laurelhistoricalsociety.com, email laurel-
Laurel High School will be hosting “Move Up Day” on Thursday, May 27, for all current Laurel Middle School students. Students will have an opportunity to meet with department heads to sample some of the course offerings at LHS, including our extensive selection of Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education and the Visual and Performing Arts. Laurel School District parents and community members are encouraged to attend either morning or afternoon sessions. The morning session runs from 8:30 to 11am, and the afternoon session runs from 11:30 to 1:50. For more information, please contact Laurel High School at 875-6120, or email bcass@laurel.k12.de.us .
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.
Camp Invention is July 12-16
The Camp Invention program offers elementary kids in the Seaford area one week of science enrichment combined with imaginative fun. Hosted by Blades Elementary School during the week of July 12-16, it features 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 realworld challenges. To learn more about the program, visit www.campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332.
Seaford Library
• “Lights, Camera, Action!” the Seaford Library and Cultural Center hosts “Movie Night” on Thursday, May 20, and Thursday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the movie and refreshments; you take a seat and enjoy the show. • “Baby Bookworms,” an infant story time is Monday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. • Mother Goose on the Loose Lapsit program will end Tuesday, May 25, as the last school year program. Lapsit will resume on Mondays only at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 21. • “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. • The Seaford Library and Cultural Center will be closed on Monday, May 31. We will be open for regular business hours on Tuesday, June 1.
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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.
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Sacred Sounds
Sacred Sounds are performing at the 11 a.m. service at the Delmar Wesleyan 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 410-896-3600. 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.
Memorial Day Celebration
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
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GMS Concert
The music department of Greenwood Mennonite School will present its final concert of the school year, “A Celebration of Music”, on Thursday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. The bands and choirs will bring a joyful end to a very successful, rewarding school year with familiar favorites as well as brand new music. The concert is free; an offering will be received for the music department. Greenwood Mennonite School is located at 12802 Mennonite School Road, between Routes 16 and 36, in Greenwood.
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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.
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.
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.
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Greenwood Mennonite School will hold its 24th Annual Greenwood Spring Festival on Saturday, June 5, on the school grounds in Greenwood, rain or shine. The day begins with an old-fashioned, All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Outdoor booths are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. featuring fresh-made foods, chicken barbeque, pork barbeque, seafood – including crab cakes, baked goods, fresh doughnuts, homemade ice cream, milkshakes, fresh fruit smoothies, handcrafted items, books, plants, crafts; plus a petting zoo, children’s games and prizes, a white elephant booth, Christmas in June and more. Other activities include the Spring Festival Auction, beginning at noon and various entertainments; such as parachute jumps, chainsaw competition, live music throughout the day and the 2009 Mountaire Communion of Choirs winner, Milford Church of God Choir. Softball and volleyball tournaments will be held as well as a basketball free throw shooting contest. The festival will also feature a live remote radio broadcast by WOLC Joy 102.5 F.M. For more information, visit www. gms-flames.org or contact Jay Embleton at 337-3567.
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.
May celebration dinner
The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center located at 41 Schulze Road in Greenwood 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.
MORNING STAR • MAY 20 - 26, 2010 For more information, contact Susan Welch at 349-5237.
Trip to Yankee Stadium Seaford AARP trips
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 breakfast 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.
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 daytrip in May or June; the trips are offered by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. 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.
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.
‘Meet, Greet & Eat’
Meet, greet and eat with the Sussex County Register of Wills. (Friends for Greg Fuller Fundraiser) Friday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at the Marvel Carriage Museum, 510 South Bedford St. $20 donation. Call 245-3107or 841-8582 for details.
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 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.
Seaford Republican Women
The Seaford Republican Women’s Club will meet on Thursday, May 27, at the Pizza King Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. Mary Spicer, president of the Delaware Federation of Republican Women, will address the group. She will talk about the status of the workings of the organization on a state level. The meeting is open to the public. There is no charge. Lunch from the menu is optional. Call Gloria Burton at 629-3470 for more information.
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.
Delaware Grange schedule
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.
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Sunday, June 13 - Sussex County Pomona Grange picnic, 2 p.m., Soroptimist Park, Seaford. Saturday, June 26 - Bus trip
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.
Weekly ‘Feline Rescue’ session
Homeless Cat Helpers will hold a question and answer session on “Feline Rescue Resources” at the Seaford Library on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. The session will offer information about sliding scale cost spay/neuter clinics and no-kill kitten adoptions.
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.
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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.
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
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. For more information, visit www. amcmuseum.org.
Teen Idol seeks contestants
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. For more information, call 302-3985194 or 302-242-0375 or visit www.kidsfestde.org.
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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.
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 410-896-3600 and leave a message.
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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 2277743, ext. 107. Epworth United Methodist Church is located on Holland Glade Road, north of Rehoboth Beach. For more information, visit www.epworthrehoboth.org.
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.
No Name Band
The No Name Band will be at Grace United Methodist Church Hall in Georgetown on Friday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact Everett Warrington at 337-7198.
Annual meeting at St. Luke’s
The annual meeting of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is Sunday, May 23, after the 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist service. Herb Quick, Peggy Boyd and Tom Lee are nominees for the vestry and will be voted on at the meeting. Brunch will be served before the start of the meeting at which time annual reports will be given. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato will chair the meeting.
Southern Gospel Music Ministry
Southern Gospel Music Ministry by Bud Scott of Dover, will minister during morning worship on Sunday, June 6, at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church on Mt. Pleasant Road in Laurel. Everyone is welcome. A free will love offering will be taken. For more information, call 875-1045.
Yard sale for youth group
Laurel Church of Christ will hold a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 29 at 7 a.m., to benefit the youth group’s trip to the Uplift Youth Rally in Arkansas.
Lay Day at Macedonia Church
Macedonia AME Church in Seaford will hold its Annual Lay Day at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 23. The Rev. Ellis Louden, choir and congregation from Mt. Zion AME Church, Dover, will be the guest speaker.
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Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org
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St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956
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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
Centenary UMC
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org
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SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am
701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077
the program on five areas plagued most by the foreclosure process – Seaford, Laurel, Georgetown, Greenwood and Milford. Two million dollars was allotted for the program in those areas of Sussex County. More than a year ago, SCAOR unveiled its “Realtors Go LOCAL” program. The initiative, which translates to Local Opportunities Create Affordable Living, is aimed at informing prospective homeowners about options like the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The LOCAL program, as well as the newly unveiled “Talk Before You Walk Away” program are aimed at tackling the area’s foreclosure problem head on and are both funded through grants from the National Association of Realtors. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program allows jurisdictions to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed properties, while providing financial assistance to low and moderate income buyers. The Sussex Homebuyer Assistance Program offers mortgage assistance to such buyers, providing they maintain the home as their primary residence, meet certain income requirements and buy a foreclosed home within one of the five approved jurisdictions. To learn more about assistance programs offered by the Sussex County Association of Realtors, visit www.scaor.com.
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
United Methodist Church
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
743E . Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Pastor
2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly
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
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.
VICTORY TABERNACLE
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
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 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”
On Tuesday, March 30, the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR) hosted several new homeowners who purchased properties through the federally funded Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Each homeowner received a Lowe’s gift card courtesy of SCAOR’s Housing Opportunity Partner (HOP) committee as thanks for participating in the program, which is designed to stimulate the nation’s housing markets. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program was created as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and focuses on foreclosed properties within certain jurisdictions, including five in Sussex County. “Programs like this are extremely important as we continue to recover from what has been a very difficult recession,” says Judy Dean, 2010 president of SCAOR. “When a foreclosed home sits vacant for a long period of time, there’s no one there to take care of it and it often becomes an eyesore in the neighborhood. That can bring down home values in the whole area, which is not good for anyone.” SCAOR members worked on the program in conjunction with Sussex County’s Community Development & Housing division. The county was asked to focus
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
New homeowners receive gifts
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
New Sussex County homeowners who purchased properties through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program were given $150 Lowe’s gift cards from the Sussex County Association of Realtors at a gathering in Georgetown on Tuesday, March 30. From left are Bernice Sturgis, Alan and Jessica Moore, with Thiago, Justiniano and Betty Rivera, Eric and Liz Medrano, Sara Heinicke with Jacob, and William Lewis.
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!
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MOUNT PLEASANT
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dale Evans
Contemporary Service............9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............10:15 a.m. Traditional Service. .11:30 a.m. Mount Pleasant Road, Laurel (Just off Rt. 24 west, on Rd. 493A)
875-1045
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Obituaries Everett T. Conaway Sr., 94
Everett T. Conaway Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. He was born on his family farm, Belfast, in Seaford, on Sept. 5, 1915. Known to a battalion of friends and family as simply, “Conny,” in whatever his role he was a positive and influential force on the lives that he touched. A graduate of Seaford High School, Everett Conaway was proud of his service to his country as an Army Ordinance Conaway Inspector during World War II. It was through some of these early personal associations that tenacity, work ethic and ambition propelled Conny to achieve the American dream. Conny’s career as a successful business man, entrepreneur, investor and inventor revolved around his 70 year association with the poultry industry. In many ways the inscription on his DPI (Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc.)
Thank You
The family of the late Mary West Wilsonw ould like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who supported us in our time of loss. Thank you for the cards, flowers, food, phone calls, prayers, and visits. Special thanks also to the staffs of LifeCare a Lofland Park and Delaware Hospice for their excellent care during Mary’s final weeks. George Wilson Ken Wilson & Family Carol Cottman & Family Gail Fooks & Family Kirk Williams & Family Brad Williams &F amily
“Distinguished Citizen Award” in 1987 summarizes Conny’s being throughout his life. The inscription reads: “for … Outstanding service to the Delmarva Poultry Industry and community affairs … dedicated Director… enthusiastic fund raiser … highly regarded, nationally recognized pioneer in the poultry processing equipment field … Generous contributor to community affairs…” Among his other numerous civic and professional awards he was exceptionally proud to be honored by the Boy Scouts of America “For Service To the Community.” Conny was also proud to be honored for “Distinguished Service” for his term on the Salisbury University Foundation Board, a position he held from 1988 to 2002. As one of the original founders of Delaware National Bank, he played an active role as a board trustee and director for many years. Conny never considered himself retired, and in 2003 he cofounded Conaway Development Industries, Inc., which has since been awarded both national and international patents for Conny’s invention, the SOFR System, a revolutionary poultry defeathering system, his passion for
which consumed him until his final days. Conny is survived immediately by his wife, Janice; his son Jesse; and his grandchildren: Kieran, Nikolas, Riley, Matt and Courtney. He is also survived by a host of wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews and his extended family, all of whom he loved dearly. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 17, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Everett Thomas (Tommy) Conaway, Jr., CFF, 2004 Sproul Rd., Suite 208, Broomhall, PA 19008 or Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High St., Seaford, DE 19973.
of the Seaford Golf and Country Club for many years. Keith was the son of the late Donald and Virginia Dickerson. Keith is survived by his wife, Denise White Dickerson; a son, Lance Dickerson; his brother and his wife, Donald and Catherine Dickerson; his two nieces; and close friend, Mr. Wilmer Cason. He also leaves behind his beloved dogs and cat. A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 15, at Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Delaware Hospice Inc., 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or The Tunnel Cancer Center, 18947 John J. Williams Hwy., Unit 213, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Keith W. Dickerson, 58
Kip B. Hollaway, 41
Keith W. Dickerson of Bowers Beach, formerly of Seaford, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Keith graduated from Seaford High School in 1969 and Campbell University in Dunn, N.C. in 1973. He was the owner and operator of Don-Lee Margin Corp. in Seaford. He was an avid golfer, loved deep-sea fishing, flying airplanes and was a member
Kip Benjamin Hollaway of Seaford, died on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Kip graduated from Seaford High School and then spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy before retiring in 2007. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Kathryn and Don Martin of Seaford; his father and stepmother, Ben and Sandy Hollaway of Georgetown; two children, Scott and Austin Hollaway; two grandmothers, Ruth Culver and Kathleen Truitt Hastings; a sister, Kim Layton and her husband Doug; two stepsisters, Carol Ann Hill and her husband Jimmy and Melissa Malone and her husband Richard; and two stepbrothers, Jeff Martin and his wife Cheryl and Greg Martin and his wife Bernadette. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 19, at Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice Inc., 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Beatrice E. Linton, 70
Beatrice E. Linton of Laurel, died on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Beatrice is survived by her husband, Daniel Linton; a son, Donald Hammond; a daughter, Jo Ann Hammond; a granddaughter, Jennie Hammond; a grandson, Cody Hammond; and her beloved cat, Buttons. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, at Christ Evangelistic Church, Laurel. Arrangements are in the care of Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.
Death Notices Charles C. Bryant, 46
Charles Cole Bryant of Seaford, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. The funeral was held on Saturday, May 14 at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel. Interment was in Bethel Community Cemetery.
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Police Journal Mobile home fatal fire
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Delaware State Police, and the Delaware State Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating a fatal fire which occurred on Wednesday, May 12, at 4:04 a.m. The Georgetown, Millsboro, Milton and Laurel Fire Departments responded to a mobile home fire in the 24000 block of Shortly Road, Georgetown. During an initial search and rescue operation, Georgetown firefighters located and removed a victim from the mobile home. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported by the Delaware State Medical Examiner’s Office to their facility for positive identification and cause of death. Fire damages are listed at approximately $50,000. There were no firefighter injuries. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Major Incident Response Team.
Store robbed with hatchet
At 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, troopers were dispatched to the Home Depot on Miller Road in Wilmington. Andre Walker, 45, of Bear, entered Home Depot and selected an orange bucket and hatchet. He went to the ‘Garden Center’ where the clerk rang up both items and started to complete the sale. Walker then grabbed the hatchet and demanded cash. He also grabbed the female employee by her shirt. The suspect took the register and threw it to the ground where he started to hit it with the hatchet again until it opened. Walker grabbed the cash and fled the store. In the parking lot, Walker approached a vehicle occupied by a citizen who was sitting in his car. Walker got into the passenger side of the car and surprised the driver. It was unknown what his intentions were; however, Walker then exited the vehicle and started walking back toward the Home Depot. A Home Depot manager confronted Walker and the suspect started to swing the hatchet at him too. Walker fled the scene and headed east. A Wilmington Police officer spotted Walker along the 500 block of West 37th Street. Walker, who was still holding the hatchet, refused to stop and resisted arrest. A Wilmington Police Officer tased him and took him into custody without further incident. Andre Walker was charged with first degree robbery (felony), possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony (felony), two counts of aggravated menacing (felony), criminal mischief (misdemeanor), offensive touching (misdemeanor) as well as a charge from the Wilmington Police Department for resisting arrest (misdemeanor). He was turned over to the Department of Corrections in lieu of a $60,750 secured bond.
Guilty of wire fraud
David C. Weiss, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that Claymont resident David Schlecker pled guilty recently to a one-count felony information charging him with wire fraud. The maximum penalties for a wire fraud conviction are 20 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
According to the facts proffered at the change-of-plea proceeding, in January 2006 the defendant became the director of human resources for Strategic Diagnostics, Inc. (“SDI”) in Newark. As part of his job responsibilities, the defendant was authorized to charge certain corporate expenses to his personal American Express card and subsequently seek reimbursement for those expenses by submitting an expense report to the company. From January 2006 through March 21, 2009, the defendant submitted false expense reports and documentation to the company in order to obtain reimbursement in excess of the legitimate business expenses incurred. As part of a plea agreement with the government, the defendant admitted to causing several hundred thousand dollars in losses to SDI.
Abduction attempt
Delaware State Police are searching for the driver of a white car who attempted to lure a 6-year-old girl into his car. The incident was reported to troopers on Sunday, May 16, after a 6-year-old girl was walking home from a friend’s house in the 4000 block of Rhode Island Drive in Dover, when a white, older looking four door vehicle pulled up behind her. The driver told the girl “get in my car for some money, I have $10.” The little girl immediately ran away from the car back to her friend’s house. The white vehicle then drove off. The girl told troopers that the white car was an older model with scratches on the surface. Troopers want to talk to the driver of this vehicle. He is described as 30 to 50-years-old, 5’8” to 5’11” and 130 to 150 lbs. with a skinny build and a dark complexion. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and white jeans. He had shoulder length brown hair, was clean shaven and possibly had a birthmark on the left side of his chin. Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police at Troop 3 at 302697-4454, ext. 231. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Search for murder suspect
Delaware State Police are searching for Isiah W. McCoy, 22, of Rodney Village, who is wanted in the May 4th killing of James Jeffrey Munford, 30, of Salisbury, Md. McCoy is described as a black male, 6’1” tall and weighs about 185 McCoy lbs. McCoy is considered extremely dangerous and if anyone knows his whereabouts they are asked to report his location to local law enforcement immediately. Tips may also be called in to “Crime Stoppers.” Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www. tipsubmit.com.
Seaford man in crash
Troopers and emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of Route 1, south of Route 299, in Middletown, for a two vehicle injury crash on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:16 a.m. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Albert Pari, 45, of Seaford, was traveling Route 1 northbound and lost control on the wet roads. The truck slammed into the concrete barrier on the east edge of the roadway. The truck was then deflected back left, crossing both northbound lanes, where it struck the concrete barrier on the west edge of the roadway. A 2003 Ford Ranger, driven by Sandra Martin, 50, of Clayton, which was also traveling northbound, was unable to avoid striking the Chevrolet. A passenger in the Chevrolet and the driver of the Ford were both transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The Chevrolet was hauling pallets of plywood. As a result of this crash, wood was strewn all over the roadway and even landed in the creek below, which complicated clean up. Pari was cited with unsafe speed.
Brothers attacked
On Saturday, May 15 at 7:10 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the car wash along Long Neck Road, north of the Enchanted Acres Development in Millsboro, in reference to a domestic incident and a fight. Officers arrived and located Michael
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B. Reynolds Jr., 18, of Millsboro. He was bleeding from the face and hands and an ambulance was called. The investigation revealed that Reynolds and his girlfriend were walking along Long Neck Road having an argument. As they passed the car wash, Michael’s girlfriend walked over to two strangers, who were 27-year-old twin brothers, washing their car. She asked them for a ride. This enraged Michael who took out his anger on the two men. Reynolds allegedly took a knife from his waistband and attacked one of the men, the first victim. This victim was able to defend himself and Michael actually cut himself with the knife. He initially fled the scene, but returned a few minutes later and attacked the other brother, the second victim. Reynolds punched this subject in the face and swung at him with the knife. The victim eventually subdued Reynolds until officers arrived. Reynolds received treatment for his injuries at the scene. He was transported to Troop 7 where he ripped off his bandages and started bleeding again. Medical personnel had to return and transport him to Beebe Hospital. Reynolds was charged with two counts of possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, two counts of aggravated menacing, possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited, third degree assault, offensive touching and disorderly conduct. He was ordered held by the Department of Corrections in lieu of $24,000 bail. and fallen in four straight sessions to hit a three-month low, closing at $71.61 for the week. Large U.S. crude inventories and concerns that the European debt crisis will curb energy demand growth have contributed to crude oil’s dramatic losses this week.
If you blinked you may have missed the spring/summer peak gasoline price of $2.93 a gallon set on May 6, a high not seen since October 2008. Since then prices have begun a steady retreat away from what was thought to be the inevitable $3 a gallon mark to $2.88 on Friday. This is welcome news for motorists with the Memorial Day travel weekend less than two weeks away. Current prices are 60 cents higher than a year ago, but still $1.23 less than the record high set in July 2008.
Prices at the pumps “Analysts believe its more likely that gas prices will continue to retreat toward the $2.75 a gallon mark,” said Jana L. Tidwell, acting manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Crude Oil Prices Crude oil saw movement in a similar direction this week. After posting gains of more than $3 a gallon in trading early last week, crude oil has reversed
Local pricing On Monday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.759 to $2.859 a gallon. The high is 12 cents lower than a week ago, the low is two cents less.
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Berta Copeland, 87, believes that regular dance lessons have made her knees stronger. Photo by Lynn R. Parks
Berta Copeland, 87, enjoys the challenge of the dance By Lynn R. Parks
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he most difficult part of Berta Copeland’s weekly dance lessons isn’t the kicks she has to do. It isn’t keeping rhythm with her tap shoes or twirling left when the choreography calls for a left twirl. It is, she said, the 20 steps that she has to climb to get to the second-story dance studio. But she tackles even that challenge with her customary aplomb. At age 87, Copeland isn’t flummoxed by much. “She never gives up,” said fellow dance student Carole Williams, 65, of Seaford. “She never says that she can’t do something.” “She just keeps on going like the Energizer Bunny,” added dancer Sherry Wix, 64, of Seaford. Copeland, who lives in Seaford, is the oldest student in the adult tap and jazz class at the Seaford Dance Center. She has been a part of the class for four years and on Saturday will take part in the dance center’s annual performance at Seaford High School. On Monday, she and the other members of the class practiced their soft-shoe routine to “Cabaret” and tap danced to Judy Garland’s “Get Happy” and a medley from “High School Musical.” “She’s awesome,” said dance instructor Laurie Bireley. “She really is an inspiration to everybody. And she’s a lot of fun to have in class.” In her four years of lessons, Copeland has not missed a single class. “I enjoy the challenge of learning to dance,” she said. “I also enjoy the camaraderie here. The people who you meet here are very good.”
Copeland grew up in Florida and in New York City, where she took tap- and toe-dancing lessons. “They cost 25 cents a class,” she said. Her lessons now are $35 a month. As an adult, she danced “off and on,” she said. “But I hadn’t done anything to this extent in a long time. I heard about the classes and thought, ‘Maybe I’ll try it.’” And was she surprised that she was able to keep up? “No, not really,” she said. “I’ve always kept in good shape.” Copeland and her husband, Neil, who is an engineer, came to Seaford when he was transferred by the DuPont Company to its nylon plant here. A registered nurse, she worked in the obstetrics department at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1987. She and her husband, who is 90, have two sons, Neil Jr. and Conrad, both of whom live in Hawaii, and two grandchildren. Copeland, who also swims regularly at the Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown, said that dancing is good exercise. “I have some knee problems and I really believe that my dancing has helped them,” she said. She intends to continue her dancing, “if all goes well,” she said. “And,” she added, “if I can still get up those steps.” For your information Berta Copeland and the other students at the Seaford Dance Center will perform Saturday, May 22, at Seaford High School. The program will start at 7 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 for adults and $6 for children.
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Laurel history book at festival
The second in a planned series of four books chronicling the cemeteries in the Laurel area will be available for sale by the Laurel Historical Society at the annual St. Philip’s Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “The Cemeteries of Laurel” concentrates on the church, public and private cemeteries found within the town limits and lists not only the names and dates inscribed on the stones but anecdotal stories of discovered histories and stories of these former Laurel residents. Photographs of unusual artworks and even a mystery or two highlight this work compiled by the society’s team. As with the first publication, “Odd Fellows Cemetery,” the information was transcribed from the stones and also compiled from existing paper records. Church records were searched as well as genealogical data bases. The church cemeteries include Centenary United Methodist, Christ M.P. cemetery, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Mt. Pisgah Methodist, New Zion Methodist and St. Matthew’s Baptist. The largest recording was taken from the Laurel Hill Cemetery and the smallest from the Hobbs-Hearn graves located on Delaware Avenue. A limited number of the first publication, which covers all the stones in Laurel’s Odd Fellows Cemetery, will also be available for sale at the Strawberry Festival. Price for each is $35. Doug Breen and Chuck Swift, author and photographer, respectively, will be on hand for a book signing from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Other society publications available that day include “The History of 19th Century Laurel,” and two small booklets on the history of the Laurel Auction Block and an architectural survey of old Laurel house styles. A second book signing and sale of both books will be held at the society’s Cook House, 502 E. Fourth St., on Sunday, May 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.laurelhistoricasociety.com or call 875-2820.
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 noon.
Nominate All-Star Youth
Delaware State Fair, Inc., seeks nominations for its All-Star Youth program. Ten “All-Star Youth” are selected — one boy or girl to represent each day of the Fair. The winners are recognized at a special evening ceremony, in the Fair’s nightly parade, and on the Fair’s website. Each All-Star Youth receives, on his/her day of recognition, a cash prize, a plaque recognizing his/her achievement, free gate admission to the Fair, carnival ride tickets and a Delaware State Fair tee shirt. To nominate a child who has displayed outstanding courage, commitment and/or achievement, submit a letter of recommendation, along with supporting materials, to: All-Star Youth Nominations, Delaware State Fair, P.O. Box 28, Harrington, DE 19952. Nominees must be 20 years of age or younger as of July 1, 2010. Nominations will not be accepted after June 4. For more information, call 302-398-3269.
Youth volunteers are recognized
Governor Jack Markell and Lieutenant Governor Matthew Denn presented the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 15 individuals and three groups of young people at the Caesar Rodney High School Auditorium. Over 200 guests joined the governor for a ceremony to honor these young volunteers for their outstanding service to the people of Delaware. The 2010 award recipients participated in such diverse activities as organizing fundraisers, improving the quality of life of those in Delaware as well as abroad and mentoring youth. They are representative of Delaware’s youth who are making a positive contribution to society and inspiring others to do the same. The Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are sponsored by the Office of the Governor, Delaware Health and Social Services, the Division of State Service Centers, the State Office of Volunteerism, the Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service, and the Department of Education. Winners in Sussex County include: Allison Schwinn, Seaford for Community Service.
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Seaford’s Phillip Demott returns the ball during the Hemlopen Conference third singles semifinals. Demott finished third in the tournament. Photo by Lynn Schofer
Seaford boys’ tennis team wins South, places second in conference By Lynn Schofer
The Seaford High School varsity boys’ tennis team won the Henlopen South championship during the season and placed second in the conference tournament last Saturday at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach. “It was a good year. The boys worked hard and we brought home a trophy for Seaford,” said Seaford head coach Phil Burtelle. First singles player Tim Halter finished the year with a 12-4 record. Halter lost in the semifinal round of play but came back to win the consolation game and placed third with a 6-0, 6-1 win. Second singles player Ethan Lee defeated his Dover op-
ponent, 6-4, 6-0, in the semifinal round but lost, 7-6, 6-2, in the finals. Lee finished second in the tournament and held a 14-2 record for the 2010 season. Third singles player Phillip DeMott lost in the semifinals, 6-4, 6-2, and finished third overall. DeMott went 14-2 overall this season for the Blue Jays. In the doubles play, Seaford’s first doubles team of Cory Darden and Tyrek Camper lost a close match to Dover in the semifinal round, 7-5, 6-7, 6-4. The team rebounded and won third place by defeating IR, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. Darden and Camper finished the season with a 13-3 record. The second doubles team of Zak Parks
The Wildcats’ Bethany Parsons looks to get ball past Woodbridge’s Morgan Rifenburg, left, and Kate Mullett during last Thursday’s varsity girls’ soccer game. Photo by Mike McClure
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Delmar’s Corie Elliott moves the ball upfield as Woodbridge’s Rachel Doyon trails the play. Elliott had a pair of goals in the Wildcats’ 6-0 win. Photo by Mike McClure
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First doubles player Cory Darden prepares to hit a forehand return in the semifinal round at the Henlopen Conference tournament last weekend in Bethany Beach. Darden and Tyrek Camper finished third in the tournament. Photo by Lynn Schofer
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The Raiders’ Kaitlyn Slater throws to first after forcing out Laurel’s Breada Boyce at second base during last week’s home contest. Photo by Mike McClure
Woodbridge softball team loses to Ursuline, Laurel The Woodbridge varsity softball team fell to Ursuline and Laurel in a pair of games last week. Danielle Griffin struck out 13 and had two hits including a double in her team’s 4-2 loss to Ursuline on Thursday. Taylor West had two hits and Griffin added one in Friday’s 8-0 loss to Laurel.
Seaford softball drops non-conference game to St. Elizabeth The Seaford varsity softball team lost to St. Elizabeth, 9-3, in a non-conference game last Saturday. Blue Jay pitcher Katie Hitch had two hits including a double and drove in a pair of runs in the loss.
Woodbridge varsity baseball team defeats Laurel in home contest The Woodbridge varsity baseball team earned an 8-1 home win over Laurel last Friday in Bridgeville. Trez’mon Kane-Grant had three hits and four RBIs; Trevor Wescott and John Keefe doubled; and C.J. Pleasants struck out 13 and allowed one run on four hits in the win. Chris Cutsail doubled and Kegan Yossick singled in a run for the Bulldogs.
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BULLDOGS-RAIDERS- Woodbridge’s Taylor West beats the tag of Laurel shortstop Breada Boyce for a steal during last Friday’s game in Bridgeville. Photo by Mike McClure
BATTLE FOR THE BALL- Woodbridge’s Morgan Rifenburg, left, and Delmar’s Taylor Elliott battle for the ball last week in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure
Local athletes compete in state track and field meet
The state high school track and field meet took place last weekend with a number of Western Sussex athletes placing in the top seven. The local results follow: Boys- Division I- high jump- 1. Tyler Belle, Sussex Tech, 6’ 2”; 1,600- 5. Jamie Price, Sussex Tech, 4:37.63; pole vault- Dylan Pepper, Sussex Tech, 11’ Division II- 3,200 meter relay- 6. Seaford (Alfred Cetoute, Lee Mayer, Jaques Jules, Tim Fields), 8:43.16; high jump- 6. Mayer, Seaford, 5’ 10”; shot put- 4. George Blanchard, Seaford, 43’ 5”; 100- 6. Vincent Glover, Seaford, 11.29; 300 hurdles- 6. Lee Mayer, Seaford, 42.18; triple jump- 4. Roosevelt Joinvill, Laurel, 41’ 1/2” pole vault- 2. Zach Hearn, Seaford, 12’ 6”, 4. Patrick Davis, Woodbridge, 11’; discus- 1. Justin Rife, Laurel, 144’ 3” Girls- Division I- 3,200 meter relay- 6. Sussex Tech (Izzy Wharton, Bethany Killmon, Emily Ritter, Forse), 10:34.09; discus- 1. Paige Morris, Sussex Tech, 119’ 11”; 3,200- 6. Wharton, Sussex Tech, 12:16.83; shot put- 2. Morris, Sussex Tech, 36’ 3 3/4”; long jump- 1. Morris, Sussex Tech, 18’ 2 1/4” Division II- Pole vault- 1. Mallorie Parsons, Delmarva Christian, 9’ 6”; 2. Kayla Burd, Delmarva Christian, 9’; 100 hurdles- 7. Tiarrah Hinton, Woodbridge, 17.72; 100- 5. Taija Maddox, Woodbridge, 12.60; shot put- 5. Joy Mills, Seaford, 31’; triple jump- 4. Keona Hughes, Seaford, 32’ 9”
Delaware Tech-Owens golf team competes at Cape May Nationals
The Delaware Technical and Community College- Owens campus golf played at the Cape May National’s in Cape May, N.J., against other Region 19 teams last week. Alex Hatter shot an 89 and Cory Ewing had a 95 for the Road Runners.
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The Seaford Recreation Department is now selling tickets for the organization’s annual Orioles/Yankees trip. The game is on Friday, September 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.
LEAPING GRAB- Maxine Fluharty of Sussex Tech, right, leaps for the ball on a face off during a recent girls’ lacrosse game in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure
Quillen, Cutsail honored with Harry Roberts/DIAA awards
The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association recently announced the winners of the 2010 Harry Roberts/DIAA Senior Scholar Athlete Awards. Among the winners are Seaford’s Haley Quillen, second place ($1,500) and Laurel’s Chris Cutsail, first place ($2,000). The Roberts Awards are presented annually by the DIAA based on the following criteria: 12th grade students enrolled at a DIAA member school; earned at least two varsity letters in each of two different sports regulated by DIAA during grades 9-12; have a cumulative (grades 9-12) GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale at the end of the third quarter or second trimester of their 12th grade year; submit a typed essay of not more than 500 words describing how participation in interscholastic athletics has enhanced his/her educational experience; submit evidence of leadership position(s) in school-sponsored or commuHaley Quillen nity activities. This is the 12th year the awards have been presented. The Harry Roberts/DIAA Scholar Athlete Award is named in recognition and memory of Dr. Harry Roberts, former Superintendent of the Caesar Rodney School District who served DIAA on many committees, most notably as Chair of the DIAA Sportsmanship committee for many years. Chris Cutsail
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Seaford Star Little League scoreboard (week of 5/10)
Nanticoke Little League- Minor League baseballPhillies 5, Red Sox 4- The Phillies rallied back from a 4-1 deficit in the bottom of the sixth to beat the Red Sox. Down, 4-1, going into the bottom of the sixth, the Phillies loaded the bases for Steven Knowles who singled in two runs to bring the score to 4-3. Then with the bases loaded and two outs, Shane Stark hit a walk off line drive double to center field to take the Phillies to a 5-4 come from behind victory. For the Red Sox, Dustin Rolph, KC Widdowsen and Zac Adams combined for four hits and played well in the field. On the mound for the Phillies, Tyler Harris, Mason Whitelock and Shane Stark combined for 12 strikeouts and allowed only six hits in the game. Blue Jays 13, Orioles 12- For the Blue Jays, Isaiah Lake went 1-2 with two RBIs including the game-winning double and Storm Willey doubled. Christian Chandler led the Orioles with two hits, an RBI, and a run; Ethan Lambert went 1-1 with three runs, and Doug Willey struck out seven in two and a third innings. Nine of the Orioles’ 11 players had at least one hit while the Blue Jays drew 21 Doug Willey of the Orioles struck out walks and had three hits. The Orioles also lost to the Rockies last seven in two and a third innings in his team’s narrow loss to the Blue Jays last Thursday. Tyler Elzey went 2-4 with a triple week. Submitted photo and two runs; Bradley Green doubled and drove in two runs; Chandler went 2-3; Zachary Zalewski singled, stole two bases, and scored twice; and Caleb Sellers had two hits in the loss. No results were submitted for Laurel Little League, Delmar Little League, and Woodbridge Little League.
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Male Athletes of the Week- Zak Parks and Dustin Venables- Seaford
Seaford’s Zak Parks and Dustin Venables placed first in the Henlopen Conference tennis tournament in second doubles last weekend in Bethany Beach. The duo also earned a win in the Blue Jays’ win over Indian River last Monday. Honorable mention- Tim Halter- Seaford; Ethan Lee- Seaford; Cory DardenSeaford; Tyrek Camper- Seaford; C.J. Pleasants- Woodbridge; Trez’mon KaneGrant- Woodbridge; Andre Washington- Seaford; Lee Mayer- Seaford; George Blanchard- Seaford; Vincent Glover- Seaford; Zach Hearn- Seaford; Patrick DavisWoodbridge; Tyler Belle- Sussex Tech; Tyler Troyer- Delmarva Christian; Dustin Miller- Sussex Tech; Tim Gaskin- Sussex Tech; Trey Jewell- Sussex Tech; James Smith- Sussex Tech; Jamie Price- Sussex Tech; Dylan Pepper- Sussex Tech; Danielle Griffin- Woodbridge; Morgan Parker- Woodbridge; Taylor West- Woodbridge; Katie Hitch- Seaford; Tiarrah Hinton- Woodbridge; Taija Maddox- Woodbridge; Joy Mills- Seaford; Keona Hughes- Seaford; Kellen Cannon- Sussex Tech; Logan Pavlik- Sussex Tech; Kelsey Doherty- Sussex Tech; Melissa Trout- Sussex Tech; Devon Bitler- Sussex Tech; Jessica Stratton- Delmarva Christian; Izzy Wharton- Sussex Tech; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Mallorie Parsons- Delmarva Christian; Kayla Burd- Delmarva Christian
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ON THE RUN- The Raiders’ Ivana DeShields, left, and Delmar’s Samantha Johnson race to the ball during last Thursday’s varsity girls’ soccer game. Photo by Mike McClure
Seaford’s Ethan Lee, left, follows through and charges the net after returning the serve in the semifinal round of the Henlopen Conference Tennis Championship played Sea Colony in Bethany Beach. Lee placed second in second singles. Seaford senior Tyrek Camper finishes the point in the second doubles match last Saturday where Seaford finished second. Photos by Lynn Schofer
Boys’ tennis continued and Dustin Venables finished the 2010 season undefeated at 15-0 and kept their winning edge in the conference tournament, winning in the finals, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. Coach Burtelle said, “I am so excited for them (Parks and Venables). They were consistent all year and really fought for the tournament win.”
The Seaford boys have won three Southern Division titles this year (soccer, swimming, and tennis). “I also have the smartest kids around. My team is full of boys who are on the honor roll and were awarded academic all conference,” said Burtelle. The Blue Jays are preparing for the state tournament, which begins May 22.
WOODBRIDGE-DELMAR SOCCER- Delmar’s Alyssa Martin, left, and Woodbridge’s Brittany Joseph go to the ball during last Thursday’s girls’ soccer game. Photo by Mike McClure
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This week in Star sports history
10 YEARS AGO- Derrik Gibson wins the MLB Diamond Skills Competition, held at the Delmarva Shorebirds’ Stadium, for the 9-10 year-old age group. The Seaford varsity girls’ tennis team placed first in the conference tournament with head coach Robert Hastings receiving coach of the year honors. Stefanie Riddle, Jennifer Smith and Ashley Vincent, and Dana Kimpton and Lauren Tull placed first for the Blue Jays. The Seaford boys’ team came in second in the conference tournament. Seaford’s Reagan Hastings and Nathan Rose each placed first in the pole vault at the Henlopen Conference track and field meet. FIVE YEARS AGO- The Delmar varsity softball team moved to 14-4 with four wins, to extend the team’s winning streak to nine games. Brooke Boothe had three hits against Padua, Brittney Ruark held Sussex Tech in tow with four hits and 15 strick outs, and Lauren Witzke collected a pair of hits against St. Michael’s. Seaford’s Keosha Gibbs set a new Henlopen Conference meet record with her first place throw in the shot put. LAST YEAR- Sussex Tech’s Andrew Townsend placed first in the 800 meter run and Seaford’s Lee Mayer won the high jump during the state track and field meet.
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Sussex Tech’s Katina Stamat looks to move the ball upfield during her team’s recent game in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
Raven Roundup- Girls’ lacrosse team tops Caesar Rodney By Mike McClure The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ lacrosse team defeated Caesar Rodney, 9-7, last Wednesday in a road contest. Maxine Fluharty scored four goals, Kellen Cannon and Taylor Quillen each netted two goals, and Haley Clayton-Moyer had one goal in the win. Sussex Tech also topped Dover, 17-6, on Thursday. Fluharty scored six goals and dished out three assists, Kirstin Lockwood had three goals, Cannon netted two goals, Clayton Moyer added two goals and three assists, Quillen chipped in with two goals and two assists, Hannah Small had one goal and two assists, and Courtney Hastings scored one goal. Lady Ravens cruise past Senators- The Sussex Tech softball team earned a 25-0 win over Dover last Thursday. Logan Pavlik collected four hits including a grand slam; Kelsey Doherty and Melissa Trout each had four hits including a double; Devon Bitler added three hits; and Cassidy Taylor doubled in the win. Sussex Tech soccer team loses to CR- The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ soccer team fell to Caesar Rodney, 4-1, last Thursday. Katina Stamat had one goal, Bethany Killmon dished out one assist, and Maggie Lee made eight saves for the Ravens. Golf team tops Red Lion- The Sussex Tech golf team earned a 164-180 non-conference win over Red Lion last Thursday. Trey Jewell led the way with a 38, Tim Gaskin had a 40, and Dustin Miller added a 42. Ravens score 6-5 win in 10 innings- The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team earned a 6-5 win over Red Lion in 10 innings last Friday. James Smith clubbed a pair of home runs and Eric Sharff allowed five runs on six hits in 10 innings for the win. Boys’ lacrosse falls to Wilmington Friends- The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ lacrosse team tell to Wilmington Friends, 15-3, last Friday in a home contest. John Powell, Drew Stewart and David Fluharty each had a goal for the Ravens.
Delmarva Christian girls’ lacrosse falls to St. Thomas More The Delmarva Christian varsity girls’ lacrosse team was edged by St. Thomas More, 9-7, last Thursday. Jessica Stratton had four goals and two assists to lead the Royals in the loss.
FINAL WORD - What is your share of the national debt? The answer may shock you. Page 51
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.
STARS - A baseball player and a track and field athlete are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 41
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The Seaford School District got an OK says to be aware of these latest SCaMS - IRS taxhike scams. Page from its residents for a tax to pay for14 gOIn’ WEStERn - The Laurel Lions show band practices for their 49th annual variety show, “Lets Go Western,” which will new roofs and elevators. Tuesday’s referbe held April 22 - 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. From left are Jim Littleton on drums, Linda Premo on piano, Bob Murphy on guitar and Cheryl Jones on keyboard. Jeff Premo on saxophone is not pictured. Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for youngins endum won with 68 percent of the vote. (under 12). Nearly 700 people voted in the referendum, according to unofficial results posted laDy BullDOgS - The Laurel varsity softball by the Sussex County Department of Electeam hosted Caravel last Thursday in a non-confertions. Of those, 475 voted for battle. the measure ence Page 39 and 222 voted against. BaCK aCtIOn - The local high school teams “We won!!!” said an e-mail sentInout by returned to action this week following spring break. district spokeswoman Bonnie Johnson. See page 43 for results from Monday and Tuesday’s games.in the disFor the average homeowner trict, approval of the referendum will StaRS OFmean thE WEEK- A Laurel varsity softball By Mike McClure meaning Laurel would have to start the trict’s current facilities. That study was an additional $10 a year.player Property andowners a Laurel track and field athlete are this process of requesting state funding all commissioned by the Laurel School The Laurel School Board met last week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 41 pay school taxes based on county assessover again at the end of the year. District and was conducted by Studio Thursday afternoon to discuss the Discussion of the current plan and JAED, a third party architect and engiments. Average property assessment in the major capital improvement plan which the scheduling of a new referendum neering firm. failed, 1444-1241, in a vote on March district is about $16,000. each died for lack of a motion during According to Marinucci, if the cost 31 and to act on a possible second refContact The additional revenue will helpus pay INSIDE of renovating a school is 50 percent of erendum. In the end, the board chose to Thursday’s meeting. The district plans for new roofs for Central Elementary, Seato hold a pair of public hearings in the the cost to build a new one or more, get more input from the public before Subscriptions Bulletin Board 16 future. the state asks districts to build new ford Middle and West Seaford Elementary setting a second and final vote. kcherrix@mspublications.com Business 6 “If the majority wants us to come facilities (unless the structure has hisschools, as well as a new roof for the gym The Laurel School District had the back with the same thing (plan) we toric, cultural, or architectural signifiChurCh 21 option of sending the proposed plan, LaurelItStar at the Seaford Middle School. will News also will. I’m not saying we will do that,” cance). 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Gourmet 38 in the FY 2011 state budget, but an Advertising projects. and Management with the state “The cost to renovate in some cases unsuccessful one would have sent the sales@mspublications.com health 24 Department of Education (DOE), was The district will also build a wing on were actually above the cost of a new board back to the drawing board. l etters 50 on hand to explain the process and to school,” Marinucci said. “Going from Central Elementary School to accommoSchool districts can only send an Business Report answer residents’ questions. Marinucci lynn Parks 29 four buildings to three buildings would issue to referendum twice in a 12 date elementary studentsbusinessreport@mspublications.com who are orthopediscussed the study that was used to save money.” mike Barton 49 month period and the district’s cerdically handicapped. 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Laurel softball team wins conference championship By Mike McClure
The Laurel varsity softball team clinched its first Henlopen Conference championship since 1986 with a 10-0 win over Lake Forest. The Henlopen South champs moved to 12-1, 16-1 with the victory in a game that had been rescheduled twice and was finally played in the rain on Monday. First year head coach Jodi Green knew what her team was capable of entering the season, she saw them compete in the Senior League World Series over the summer where they placed second in the world. “You could feel it, they wanted it,” Green said of the team’s first practice. “I told them ‘you are capable of winning it all’.” Laurel jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the first when Alexis Oliphant tripled in Kelsey Oliphant and Jenna Cahall, who each walked. Alexis Oliphant scored on a single by Breada Boyce and
Boyce and Taylor Oliphant (walk) came home on a double by Mariah Dickerson. The Bulldogs scored two more runs in the second inning to take a 7-0 lead. Brooke Evans, Cahall, and Alexis Oliphant walked, Stephanie Wheatley was hit by a pitch and Taylor Oliphant walked to force in a pair of runs. Alexis Oliphant hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth (8-0). Laurel scored two more runs in the sixth inning to win the game by the 10 run rule. Wheatley hit a sac fly to score Alexis Oliphant (single), and Dickerson singled in Boyce (first on error) for the game-ending run. Dickerson, whose mother, Amy, played on Laurel’s last conference winning team, was one of seven seniors honored before Monday’s game. “The girls did a great job. They came out, they hit the ball well. They’ve been wanting this game,” said Green. “We’re going to have a lot of shoes to fill next year.”
A view from the cheap seats By Mike McClure, Star Sports Editor Looks like it’s time for a little spring cleaning of my e-mail’s inbox, so here we go: DIAA student leadership- Woodbridge’s Tyler Davis is one of six Delaware students who represent Delaware at the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National Student Leadership Conference in Indianapolis in July. Among the other downstate studentathletes selected for the honor are Cape Henlopen’s Ryan Goodwin and Milford’s Savannah Becker. The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (DIAA) 2010 Student Leadership Conference will take place August 6-9 at the Virden Center in Lewes. A total of 40 students will represent their schools at the conference. Still racing- Seaford resident C.J. Faison recently got a chance to race after his NASCAR Whelen All-American Series debut was rained out earlier in the year. Despite wrecking on the 25th lap of the late-model stock car race at Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas, Va., the 16 year-old racer was encouraged by the experience. Faison and his Delaware Auto Exchange #39 Chevy Impala returned to action after an eight-month layoff and clocked the second-fastest practice run times of the weekend’s 16-car field. Faison is a sophomore enrolled in Bradenton (Fla.) Prep’s online academy. “I went right into the back of them, and it was all over from there,” Faison, a four-time National Modified Lites champion and 50-race winner, said of the race ending wreck. “My goal was get a top-five finish and have a solid
run. The bad part was that we crashed. But I’m really encouraged. After the practice runs, we know we have a fast car. The Delaware Auto Exchange #39 Chevy Impala was running great, and that helps boost my confidence for the next week, so I’m excited about getting back out there.” Faison, who is also sponsored by R&R Autosales, Awesome Raceware, Hans Devise, Cokesbury Equine clinic and Cmedia Design, will race again at Old Dominion Speedway on May 22. All-Star Youth nominations needed- Delaware State Fair, Inc., is seeking nominations for its All-Star Youth program. The program was started in 2001 to “recognize adolescents for their outstanding societal contributions, personal successes, or heroic endeavors despite life’s adversities.” A total of 10 “all-star youth” will be selected with one boy or girls representing each day of the fair. The winners will be recognized at a special evening ceremony as well as in its nightly parade. Winners will also receive a cash prize, a plaque, free gate admission to the fair, carnival ride tickets and a Delaware State Fair tee shirt. To nominate a child who has displayed outstanding courage, commitment and/or achievement, please submit a letter of recommendation, along with supporting materials, to: ALL-STAR YOUTH NOMINATIONS, Delaware State Fair, P.O. Box 28, Harrington, DE 19952. Nominees must be 20 years of age or younger as of July 1. Nominations will not be accepted after June 4. Call (302) 398-3269 for more information.
Seaford/Laurel Star Monday high school sports scoreboard
Baseball- Lake Forest 8, Laurel 3- Chris Cutsail collected three hits for the Bulldogs. Softball- Cape Henlopen 16, Delmarva Christian 13- Emily Pentoney had two triples and two RBIs in the loss. Girls’ lacrosse- St. Thomas More 12, Sussex Tech 9- Maxine Fluharty had six goals and three assists and Haley Clayton-Moyer and Kellen Cannon each added three goals and two assists for the Ravens. Girls’ soccer- Lake Forest 5, Laurel 1- Sophie Ilera netted the Bulldogs’ lone goal in the loss. Golf- Sussex Tech 158, Sussex Central 173- The Ravens’ Tim Gaskin was the medalist with a 37 and Dustin Miller and Trey Jewell each contributed a 38 for Sussex Tech.
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The inaugural Delmarva Basketball Camp will take place in the Laurel High School gym Monday, June 21 through Thursday June 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of the camp, which is open to children ages 7-18, is $90 ($100 for on-site registration). Registration will take place from 8-9 a.m. on June 21. Campers should arrive dressed to participate (in a t-shirt, shorts and sneakers). Awards will be given to the top performers in each age group at the end of the week. According to camp director Chris Griffin, the Laurel varsity boys’ basketball coach, the goal of the camp is to develop the fundamentals of the individual camper. Cold water and Gatorade will be provided by the camp. Each camper will also receive a free t-shirt. For more information, call Griffin at 302-344-2809 or send e-mails to Cgriffin@laurel.k12.de.us.
Members of the Champion Senior Tech Pack are shown (l to r): substitute Sylvia Warrington, team members Jan Allen, Melanie Wynn, and Carolyn O’Neal. The ladies represented their workplace, Sussex Technical High School.
Senior Tech Pack wins ladies’ bowling league in Laurel
The Senior Tech Pack became the first Laurel Ladies Winter Bowling League champions by defeating Bryan’s Babes, 1805-1755, in a three-game bowl-off on May 13 at Bryan’s Bowling Center in Laurel. Bryan’s Babes won the first half of the 22-week series, and the Senior Tech Pack captured the top spot in the second 11 weeks to qualify for the bowl-off. Individual awards were presented to: High Scratch Game and High Handicap GameSuzanne Smith; High Scratch Series- Lee Bryan; High Handicap Series- Melanie Wynn; Individual High Average- Lee Bryan; Most Improved Average– Maggie O’Neal. Ladies League action will resume in September. For more information about bowling, call Bryan’s Bowling Center at 875-7400.
Delmar High to host lacrosse mini clinic with Kyle Harrison
Delmar Lacrosse and Greene Turtle Lacrosse of Salisbury will present an autograph session and mini clinic with former professional lacrosse player Kyle Harrison on Thursday, May 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Delmar High School Stadium. The cost of admission to the event is free. There will be an autograph session, a speech by Harrison, and a mini clinic. There will also be a silent auction and raffles with lacrosse vendor and concessions available. Harrison, a graduate of Friends School in Baltimore, led Johns Hopkins to the 2005 NCAA Division I national championship. He was the first overall draft pick in the MLL for the 2005. He was a midfielder with the New Jersey Pride from 2005 until the 2007 season. Harrison played in the MLL All-Star Game in 2005 and 2006 and also played for the 2006 U.S. Men’s National Team in World Lacrosse Championship. Harrison was traded to the Los Angeles Riptide after the 2007 season. Since joining the Riptide, Harrison has played in the 2008 MLL all-star game and helped the Riptide return to the postseason as a third seed in the NB ZIP MLL Championship Weekend, Harrison currently is part of the Chapman University (Orange, Cal.) men’s lacrosse coaching staff. He was a three-time All-American while at Johns Hopkins University, won the McLaughlin Award as the nation’s top midfielder in 2004 and 2005, and won the 2005 Tewaaraton Trophy as the National Player of the Year.
Seaford Department of Recreation offers summer tennis programs The Seaford Department of Recreation is offering the following summer tennis programs: Little Smashers- The Little Smashers program will take place from 9-10 a.m. June 14-18. The program, which offers an introduction to tennis for children ages 4-7, costs $25. Tennis Clinic- A tennis clinic will take place every Monday and Wednesday from June 21-July 14 from 8:30-10 a.m. for children ages 6-12. The clinic will provide the basic rules and skills of tennis. The cost is $40. Team Tennis- Team tennis will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays June 22-July 15 from 8:30-10 a.m. at a cost of $50 for children ages 6-14 or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 10-18 at a cost of $60. Adult tennis lessons- Beginner lessons will be offered for adults at a cost of $45. Times are scheduled at the convenience of the instructor and student.
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Members of the second place Bryan’s Babes are shown (l to r): Lee Bryan, Nancy Whaley and Yniece Chandler. During the bowl-off, Lee Bryan rolled eight straight strikes.
Sports at the Beach hosts Whitecap Splash May 8-9 The Sports at the Beach complex hosted the Whitecap Splash tournament May 8-9. The following are the results from the championship games: Nine year-olds- Jr. Colts (Pa.) 7, Tri State Arsenal Select (N.J.) 0; 10 year-olds- Delaware Vipers (Middletown) 12, Thunderdawgs (Laurel) 2; 11 year-olds- Delaware Express (Smyrna) 8, South Jersey Young Guns 2; 12 year-olds- Mid Atlantic Shockers (Berlin) 8, C.J. Stampeded (N.J.) 6; 13 year-olds- Diamond Dreams MM (Salisbury) 9, Tri State Arsenal National (N.J.) 1; 14 year-olds- Mason Dixon Ruffnecks (Pa.) 9, Diamond State Longhorns (Newark) 1
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.
Sports at the Beach hosts Sand Dunes Showdown The Sports at the Beach complex hosted the Sand Dunes Showdown May 15-16. The following are the results from the championship games: 10 year-olds- South Jersey Sand Sharks 9, Delaware Warriors (Dover) 4; 11 year-olds- Beaver Valley Black (Pa.) 6, South Jersey Sand Sharks 6; 12 year-olds- Beaver Valley Red (Pa.) 6, Cities Sports Blasters (Va.) 3; 13 year-olds- Beaver Valley Red (Pa.) 9, Arena Starz Orange (Md.) 3; 14 year-olds- Bensalem Ramblers (Pa.) 9, Delaware Demolition (Milford) 0
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE w/HOME, ANTIQUES, ADVERTISING ITEMS, GLASSWARE, COLLECTIBLES, M.F. TRACTOR w/MOWER, TOOLS, COINS, & PERSONAL PROPERTY Estate of: Joshua B. Hearn
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
10:00 a.m. (Personal Property) • 12:00 Noon (Real Estate) Real Estate Preview: Monday, May 10 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Or contact Auction Company for an appointment Check our website for complete terms & photos
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.
Terms on Personal Property: Cash or Approved Check on day of auction. A 10% Buyer’s Premium will be charged on items including the tractor & mower. All items must be paid for on the day of auction. All items are sold, “AS IS”. Prompt Removal.
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Facility Act 62 Del C 364 4904 Notice is given of public auction on May 29, 2010, at 9 a.m., at Seaford Self Storage, Norman Eskridge Hwy. & Little League Drive, Seaford, Del. The following bins will be sold to satisfy liens: 29 Jennifer Roe, 81 Kannard Griffens, 34 Chaquel Finney, 61 Cherita Roach, 66 Antwone Marten, 71 Brian Beyer, 17 Estelle Russell, 63 Jeff Larimore, 130 Nina Grimes, 9 Bonnie Carr. Bins sold as a whole space only, for cash only. John Mishler Storage Manager 302-629-0710 5/20/2tc
PUBLIC HEARING
The Commissioners of Bridgeville will hold a Special Commission Meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, to adopt the FY-11 Budget. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. at the Bridgeville Town Hall, 101 N. Main St. A Public Hearing will take place during the meeting. The FY-11 Budget will be available for review beginning Monday, May 24, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Town Hall. COMMISSIONERS OF BRIDGEVILLE WILLIAM A. JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT 5/20/1tc
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
NOTICE
Estate of Phyllis Ann McNatt, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Phyllis Ann McNatt who departed this life on the 6th day of April, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto David E. McNatt, Jr. on the 10th day of May, 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 6th day of December, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: David E. McNatt, Jr. 25647 South Parkway Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Attorney: Cindy L. Szabo, Esq. Ellis & Szabo 9 N. Front St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/20/3tc
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Estate of Anna B. Mills, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Anna B. Mills who departed this life on the 15th day of April, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Donald D. Tull on the 5th day of May, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 15th day of December, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Donald D. Tull 900 Oak St. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/20/3tc
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Estate of Alberta E. Mitchell, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Alberta E. Mitchell who
departed this life on the 15th day of March, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Barry K. Mitchell on the 10th day of May, 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 15th day of November, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Barry K. Mitchell 10084 Locust St. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/20/3tc
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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. 2009 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. 2009 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 See LEGALS—page 35
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Revelation about exercise Consumer fraud case is resolved I’ve had a revelation. No capital R there; this is not of biblical proynn arks portions. But a revelation nevertheless, and perhaps of importance significant enough that its lessons ...they stood out could be used by others. It came to me a couple of weeklike two cabbage ends ago, while my husband was plants in a field of participating in a triathlon. He was riding his bicycle in the second leg lilies. of the three-part race and I was positioned so I could watch the transfer between him and the swimmer of his team of the small electronic with a solid middle-place finish, I was timing device and his subsequent pretty impressed. entry into the race. That was when I had my revelation. As I waited, I watched other bikers run And it is this: We have made exercise, to the starting line, mount their bikes and the simple act of moving our bodies, so start pedaling. To a person, they had on complicated and expensive that the vast sleek biking shorts and tops. Each wore majority of us don’t do it. Perhaps that is shoes made just for biking and many had one reason that our children, who are facclips on their bicycle pedals to which ing a crisis of poor health, don’t play like those shoes were secured. They all had on helmets, goggles and tightly-fitting, finger- we did. We can’t just hop on our bikes and less racing gloves. ride; we need special shoes and clothes. And then came my husband. Muscle Sporting goods stores are filled with athfor muscle, he was a match for any racer letic gear — from extravagant soccer goalthere. In competitive spirit and determination, surely no one was his superior. But in ie shirts to aluminum bats, fancy watches to devices that monitor a runner’s pulse — the clothes department — well, let’s just say that Lance Armstrong won’t be imitat- most of it expensive and most of it, for the average guy who just wants to get moving, ing him any time soon. unnecessary. He had on a helmet and sport sunglassSo I think that we should start a movees. But from the neck down, all of his attire was unorthodox. Instead of sporty bik- ment, something designed for people who don’t want to spend money or who don’t ing shoes, he wore an old pair of leather want to support our unhealthy addiction to slip-ons, their soles worn so thin that the stuff but who want to exercise. shoes fit into the toe holds on his bicycle The Bare Bones movement, perhaps, pedals with no problem. “They work,” he referring to its scaled-down demands as said, but in the midst of all those other well as to the fact that its participants shoes, they stood out like two cabbage would lose weight. plants in a field of lilies. My husband could be the standardThere was nothing sleek about his shirt bearer. But don’t expect the standard that and shorts. Both were black and made he would raise to be anything typical. from a jersey material. His gloves, also He has a few old T-shirts that he could black, were from an area lumber supply tie together to make an eye-catching flag. store and were made for heavy work in That may not be what capitalist pushers cold weather. of consumerism would want him to use. When he rode by, I laughed out loud. But for the purpose of the Bare Bones, I But just 48 minutes later, when he zipped believe it would work just fine. across the finish line of the 15-mile race
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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
NOTICE
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
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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
NOTICE
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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The Delaware Department of Justice has announced that more than 70 customers who filed complaints about two travel companies will receive full refunds under a settlement between the companies and the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit. Nine customers will receive discounts and incentives they believed had been offered but not provided. The complaints were lodged between June 2009 and May 2010 against Serenity Travel and Destination Vacation International. Customers alleged that the companies offered discounts on cruises, lodging and other travel products if they attended the companies’ marketing presentations, but then either failed to provide promised incentives or required customers to pay previously undisclosed fees. Customers also complained that they were pressured to pay to join the travel clubs before they could research the companies, were not provided travel price quotes at marketing presentations, and that the company opened credit cards in their names without permission. Serenity, customers said, claimed to have a strong rating from the Better Business Bureau when, in fact, the company had lost its accreditation. In the settlement, the companies agreed to refund customers within 30 days for the fees they paid to join the travel club. Additional customers will receive discounts they were originally promised. The companies also agreed to clearly disclose all of the terms and conditions for receiving incentives over the phone, in written promotions, at oral presentations, in gift acknowledgement forms signed by customers, and on their websites.
Moreover, the companies’ disclosures of terms and conditions, which under the settlement must be approved by the Delaware Department of Justice, will also include exact dollar amounts, specific requirements, such as attending marketing presentations, and blackout dates and geographic restrictions for travel. They will also disclose to customers that they can obtain the best price on travel booked through the companies by calling the companies rather than using their website.
Master Gardeners events
The Sussex County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce the dates of several events to be held in their Demonstration Garden this spring and summer. The garden is located behind the county Extension office, 16483 County Seat Highway (Route 9), Georgetown. All events are free to the public. A Garden Walk will be held on Thursday, June 24, at 7 p.m. Master gardeners will be available to provide information and help on a wide variety of gardening topics including: lawns, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, shrubs and insects. The Master Gardeners Annual Open House will be held on Saturday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This ‘Day in the Garden’ event features, in addition to the garden, information stations on a number of gardening subjects, a plant clinic, activities in the Children’s Garden, and a plant sale. If a member of the public has special needs that need to be accommodated, contact the office two weeks before the event at 856-7303.
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STUDENTS WIN FIRST PLACE - Sussex Technical High School seniors Tyler Dickson of Bridgeville and John Shockley of Millsboro won first place in the State of Delaware Ford AAA Automotive Skills Contest held April 28 at Dover Downs International Speedway. Competition consisted of trouble shooting mechanical problems and fixing them, as well as a written test. Dozens of students from throughout the state competed. Dickson and Shockley are studying Auto/Diesel under the training of Mr. Les Humphrey and will graduate on June 3. Both students each received a $47,000 scholarship package from various schools that included the University of Northwestern Ohio, Universal Technical Institute, Ohio Technical College, New England Institute of Technology, Automotive Training Center, and Ford ASSET. Shown here, from left are teacher Les Humphrey, students John Shockley and Tyler Dickson, and counselor Troy Ricketts.
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service for CPL Cory Leonard Palmer, a close friend of the bride and her family and the groom’s fallen USMC comrade. Their bond grew stronger while Erin attended and graduated from the University of Delaware and went on to teach at Bellefonte Area Middle School in Bellefonte, Pa. while Zac attended and graduated from Penn State. The couple will be moving to Atlanta, Ga. soon where Zac will be completing his graduate studies at Emory University. The very proud parents of the couple are Ronnie and Kathy Cramer of Seaford, Marilyn Dunkle of McConnellsburg, Pa. and John and Sheri Dunkle of Bedford, Pa.
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Health 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: 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.
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.
Bereavement support group
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.
Depression Support Group
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.
Breast cancer support group
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) has expanded its Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey, a program for women newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, by partnering with Nanticoke
Memorial Hospital Cancer Center in Seaford. The free, monthly program is offered at the Cancer Center located at 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. The program is facilitated by Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center professional staff - Terri A. Clifton, MS, NCC, Cancer Care coordinator; Mary Brown, RN, DSN, manager Cancer Care Center; and Wendy Polk, nutritionist – with assistance from Lois Wilkinson, DBCC special projects manager, who helps facilitate the program at Bayhealth. Together, they answer questions, help calm fears, and share information about resources that are available at Nanticoke, through DBCC, and other organizations within the local community. Of particular value to newly-diagnosed women is DBCC’s Peer Mentor Program through which they are paired with a long-term survivor for one-on-one sup-
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Man activities, are offered to assist in the recovery process. Pre-registration is not required for this free support group. For more information, contact Larry Skala (337-3678) or Grafton Adams (6288311).
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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital offers a Man to Man support group meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Man to Man helps men cope with prostate cancer by receiving information and peer support. Man to Man is a forum for men and their support network to learn about diagnosis and treatment options through presentations, written materials and videos. Specialists share information such as side effects and how to cope with prostate cancer and its treatment. News and information about nutrition, general health, research and treatment, as well as messages from men living with prostate cancer and other Man to
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 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.
Medical board protects patients By Dr. Anthony Policastro The official report about Dr. Bradley was recently released and last week’s Star included a summary of the findings. One of the things that the report indicated was that the Board of Medical Practice had no notification about Dr. Bradley until his arrest. I have been a member of that board since September 2003. Public Citizen is a watchdog group that ranks state medical boards every year. In the past, the News Journal carried an annual article about the Delaware Medical Board that pointed out that Delaware ranked 50th out of 51 (including the District of Columbia) every year. Part of that was due to the laws in Delaware. At the time, the laws allowed the board to take one of two actions. The board could prosecute a physician through the attorney general’s office which would require enough proof for that prosecution to happen. Then the attorney general decided if there was enough proof to proceed. Or, the board could close the case and do nothing. The result was that very few cases were prosecuted. For that reason, the board ranked 50th every year. That was true for 2003, 2004 and 2005. However, over the last few years, the News Journal has not done an article mainly because the law changed in 2006. The board now has more latitude in actions for physicians. In 2006 the Board ranked 44th followed by 29th in 2007 and 23rd in 2008. Last year the board ranked 35th. If the laws allow it, the board could be even more effective. The new report calls for more changes to board procedures. Those of us on the board would welcome these changes. We take our role of protecting patients very seriously. Unfortunately, some people think we are more concerned with protecting physicians. They need only to attend a few meetings to see this is not the case. The new report calls for changes in the way the board does business. Three proposed changes were noted in last week’s Star. The first of those was: “Open the board’s hearing to the public and communicate hearing outcomes through easily
accessible public records.” This would not be an issue because the current rules for board hearings have been set up for us. For example, some hearings address denials of doctors seeking licenses. Both the hearing and the deliberations of the board are public. There are other hearings in which the physician being evaluated can decide whether he/she wants it to be public. I do not think the board members would have any issue with this suggestion. The second recommendation was: “Add public and other professional members to the board, now made up of medical experts to enhance objectivity.” The current board has 16 members with public members already on the board. Eleven are physicians and the other five are public members. The report summary did not specify a particular mix. However, I do not think the board members would have a problem with a different mix. It is important to realize that a majority of the complaints reviewed by the board are related to medical practice. The board also reviews malpractice settlements. Each of these cases is reviewed by a board member. Some are medically complex. We need to be careful to not reduce the number of physicians on the board to the point where the remaining physicians review so many complaints that they are overwhelmed with paperwork for what is a volunteer position. The third recommendation was: “Professionalize the hearing process by hiring administrative law judges to conduct the hearings and make findings of fact for the board.” The current hearing process consists of three board members who conduct the hearing. When the hearing is complete, they are expected to come up with “findings of fact” and “conclusions of law” which they do with the assistance of a deputy attorney general. The results of the hearing panel are then taken to the entire board for review. Having an administrative law judge involved in the process would be welcome. Overall, I feel the proposals for changes to the board are positive. These proposals will help protect the public which is our primary charge.
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Students in Wilmington enjoy the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kid CHEF program which teaches kids about healthy eating through five interactive sessions.
Food Bank’s Kid CHEF program Ten “Kid CHEFs” from Bancroft Elementary in Wilmington were decked out in chefs’ hats and aprons and spent an afternoon recently practicing measuring and food safety skills and learning how to make healthy, easy foods as part of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new Kid CHEF (Cooking, Healthy, Easy Foods) program. Kid CHEF is a skills and knowledgebuilding program that focuses on teaching children about healthy eating and how they can learn to prepare nutritious easy foods on their own. Each Kid CHEF module includes a series of five interactive sessions highlighting the key groups of the United States Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramid for Kids.
The Food Bank of Delaware is recruiting sites to participate in the Kid CHEF program. The target audience is children who are eight to 12 years old and able to attend five consecutive 60-minute sessions. Each session include child-centered discussions, hands-on activities, recipe making and testing, and take-home information for parents. Children will receive their own apron, chef hat, oven mitt and drawstring bag of utensils to prepare recipes in each class. For more information or to schedule a class in Sussex County, contact Lisa Harkins at 302-393-2013. For more information about the Food Bank of Delaware, visit www.fbd.org or call 302-292-1305.
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‘Doctor for hire’ bill is alternative from traditional health insurance Legislation regulating so-called “health care for hire” arrangements would give consumers greater confidence as alternatives to traditional health insurance start to spring up in the wake of this year’s sweeping federal health care reform bill, the measure’s sponsor said. Sen. Harris B. McDowell III, D-Wilmington North, said his legislation would give consumers greater assurance they were getting a fair deal. Under McDowell’s proposal, the state’s Board of Medical Practice would oversee the arrangements and would handle consumer complaints. His legislation would require that the contracts be: • Written in clear, concise and easy-to-
understand language • Fully define what services would be provided under a contract • Specify any fees for providing the services • Specify the contract’s length. Rep. Gerald Brady, D-Wilmington West, said the bill will provide people with more options for obtaining medical services. “The clear advantage to this bill is that it promotes consumer participation in the free market,” said Brady, the bill’s chief House sponsor. “In addition, the medical profession will be driven by this legislation to even higher standards of care. It also has the potential to attract senior citi-
zens to a secure, safe and reliable health care plan. McDowell predicted health care for hire arrangements – where people or businesses agree to pay a fixed monthly price for access to a range of doctors, specialists and labs – will become popular, especially since deductibles on traditional health insurance packages are expected to rise as a result of the federal action. “These plans have the potential to lower costs and put health insurance in its traditional role of covering the costs of major events, like hospitalization,” he said. “Hopefully, it will make most medical care a lot more affordable for people.” Dr. Anush Parikh, who runs an imaging center in Dover, agreed. Parikh is one of a network of health care providers around the state helping organize Health-Pact, which is believed to be the first health care for hire plan attempted at a statewide level in the country. “By establishing a direct contract between people and their physicians, people
have access to primary care physicians, specialists, and imaging-lab services without having to worry about co-pays, coinsurances, and ‘meeting deductibles,’” he said. “These out-of-pocket costs become a thing of the past, when people hire their physicians.” Dr. Richard Sherry, a Newark eye doctor and surgeon, said the plans envisioned under McDowell’s bill will lower costs for consumers and businesses by offering fixed-price services and will lower administrative overhead for doctors, since doctors and other medical providers covered by the plans get a direct cut of a participant’s monthly payment. “We aren’t going to be wasting our time trying to collect on bills that people can’t afford to pay in the first place,” he said. “But more importantly, from a medical perspective, the beauty of these plans is that nothing stands between a doctor and the treatment or tests they order for a patient.”
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The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the Delaware Healthcare Association, awarded Steven A. Rose, RN, MN, president and CEO, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, with the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award. From left are Wayne Smith, president & CEO, Delaware Healthcare Association; Steven A. Rose, RN, MN, president and CEO, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital; and Rosie Rose.
Rose recognized as champion The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the Delaware Healthcare Association, recently awarded Steven A. Rose, RN, MN, president and CEO, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award. As a 2010 Grassroots Champion, Rose is being recognized for his exceptional leadership in generating grassroots and community activity in support of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s mission. The American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award was created to recognize those hospital leaders who most effectively educate elected officials on how major issues affect the hospital’s vital role in the community, who have done an exemplary job in broadening the base of community support for the hospital, and is a tireless advocate for the hospital and its patients. A native of Pennsylvania, Rose joined Nanticoke in July 2008. Rose has over 34 years experience in the health care field to include nursing, hospital administration, and serving as Pennsylvania’s Medical State Area Command Executive Officer of the Army National Guard. He holds a master’s degree in nursing from Pennsylvania
State University and acquired a post-master’s certificate in hospital administration from Villanova University. The 2010 honorees were recognized at a special Breakfast of Grassroots Champions at the AHA annual membership meeting on Tuesday, April 27. Rose was one of 52 individuals honored this year.
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Harrison Senior Living of Georgetown broke ground April 28 on a 16,000-square-foot addition.
Harrison Senior Living breaks ground for 16,000-square-foot facility addition Harrison Senior Living of Georgetown broke ground April 28 on a 16,000-square-foot 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.
New book on Delaware shipwreck lore It was May 25, 1798, and HMS De Braak, a British war ship, was finally rounding Cape Henlopen. The ship had left its convoy off the Azores seven weeks prior to chase a strange vessel. But now it was back on course, along with a captured “prize” ship from Spain. Suddenly, a gust of wind hit the ship like a freight train, tipping it over into the water and hurling the crew into the sea. Forty-seven men would die, including Capt. James Drew. And the tales of an amazing treasure began, prompting more than 30 salvage attempts. De Braak is one of the ships featured in “Shipwrecks of the Delaware Coast: Tales of Pirates, Squalls & Treasure” (History Press, $19.99). “I was inspired to write the book after writing an article on De Braak,” said author Pam George. “Its story is tragic, mysterious and historically significant. And it’s not the only one. I became aware of the amazing number of shipwrecks in Delaware’s waters.” Indeed, the Delaware Bay and the Delaware River are littered with wrecks, including one struck by a dredge during a 2004 beach replenishment project off Roosevelt Inlet. The causes? A busy waterway for commercial traffic, the Delaware River and Bay are peppered with rocky outcrops and dangerous shoals. Ships that navigated these waters were also at the mercy of bad weather, pirates
and human error. Book signings will be held on May 30, 7 a.m. at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach; May 30, 1 p.m. at Sand N Stones in downtown Lewes; and June 18, 7 p.m. at Bethany Books in Bethany Beach. The book is available at area retailers, on Amazon.com and via www.delawareshipwrecks.com.
Lawrence receives Goodwill award
Kevin Lawrence, a resident of Laurel and a production associate at Goodwill’s Bridgeville retail store, received the Personal Achievement Award at Goodwill of Delaware’s Annual Awards Luncheon. The event was held at Wilmington’s Chase Center on the Riverfront, on April 30. The Personal Achievement Award is given to an individual “who has overcome considerable barriers to achieve personal goals in both the workplace and in daily life.” At the age of 15, an illness robbed Kevin Lawrence of most of his eyesight. Lawrence and his family turned to the Division for the Visually Impaired for assistance. From that organization, he was referred to Goodwill and recommended for the customer service skills training program. Lawrence’s co-workers and managers cited his dedication, positive attitude and superior customer service skills in recommending him for the Personal Achievement Award.
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Education The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension recently announced its 2010 Extension Scholars. This innovative program, open to rising UD juniors, seniors and graduate students, offers a 10-week internship with Cooperative Extension during the summer months. The Scholars will begin their work experience in early June. The Scholars are: Stephanie Fraze of Newark; Alexandra Barnard of Ellicott City, Md., Emily Johnson of Bridgeville; Marissa Gilinksy of Brick, N.J., and James Vari of Bear. The Scholars are engaged in projects that relate to their career interests. They receive a stipend of $3,000 and, if needed, an allowance of $500 for job-related travel and/or housing. For more information about the 2011 Extension Scholar program, contact Alice Moore at ammoore@udel.edu.
Spicer, Laurel High School; Haley Quillen and Tuyet-Nhung Nguyen, Seaford High School; Jonathan Sharman and Emily Southmayd, Sussex Technical High School; and Jere’Hutson, Woodbridge High School. The scholars were nominated by their principals and selected for the honor based on a record of academic excellence as well as community service. Many students received awards of state, regional or national significance. In addition to Secretary of Education Lillian M. Lowery, guests included Senator Thomas R. Carper; Teri Quinn Gray, Ph.D., President, State Board of Education; Mary Pinkston, Delaware’s Teacher of the Year for 2010; Senator David P. Sokola; Representative Teresa Schooley; members of the House and Senate; representatives from the business community and higher education.
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From left, Matthew Peterson of Element Design Group stands next to the plans for the Delaware Tech Energy House with Delaware Tech Green Club President Brett Wyatt and Advisor Kelly Davis.
Energy house designer speaks For the third year in a row, the Delaware Tech Green club and campus community celebrated Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. The highlight of this year’s event was an educational presentation by Matthew J. Peterson, AIA, principal and founder of Element Design Group, about sustainable design, environmentally responsible development and Delaware Tech’s Energy House. Element designed Energy House which will serve as a demonstration facility and educational lab for Delaware Tech’s new Applied Energy Education offerings. Other credit and noncredit courses as well as consumer education sessions will be offered as part of the college’s sustainability efforts. Peterson described Energy House as a “huge display model of sustainable technology that will replicate what a singlefamily home would look like.” Peterson spoke about some of the features that are important to the Energy House, including a rain water collection system that will use rain water to flush
toilets. Five different types of flooring will be utilized including Corboo, a sustainable flooring material made from bamboo infused with cork. Bamboo can be harvested at maturity in five to seven years; cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree which can be stripped every nine to 14 years without harming the tree. A green roof, covered with small plants growing in soil, will lower heating and cooling costs as well as lengthen the life of the roof. The landscaping plan includes native wildflowers and grasses. Solar panels and a windmill will generate electricity for the house. A true daylight system will adjust inside lighting based on the amount of daylight entering the house. “Energy House would probably be self-sustaining, if used as a single-family home,” said Peterson. Other Earth Day activities included planting flowers and a tree, tire pressure checks and a free snack station. For more information about the Delaware Tech Energy House, visit www.dtcc. edu/energyhouse.
Top students from Delaware’s 38 public and charter high schools were honored recently as exemplary scholars of the graduating Class of 2010 by government and education officials at the annual Secretary of Education’s Scholars Dinner held at the Sheraton Inn and Conference Center in Dover. The following area students were recognized: Jazmine Brown and Heather Conaway, Delmar Middle & Senior High School; Christopher Cutsail and Sierra
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Del Tech, Lane College partner Delaware Technical & Community College is partnering with Lane Community College in Eugene, Ore., to offer Delawareans an associate degree program based on Lane’s award-winning curriculum in residential and commercial energy efficiency and building systems management. Graduates of the program will work as facility managers, energy auditors and energy program coordinators for such diverse employers as engineering firms, public and private utilities, energy equipment companies and departments of energy. Delaware Tech recently hosted Mr. Roger Ebbage, director of the Northwest Energy Education Institute at Lane, who is helping Delaware Tech develop its degree program through the support of a National Science Foundation grant. Since 1992, Ebbage has led Lane’s Energy Management Program, the oldest comprehensive associate degree in the country and one of the few accredited by the Institute for Sustainable Power. The program has become a national model for energy education and received the “Innovation of the Year”
award from the League for Innovation in the Community College. “There has been a need for these programs across the country since the Carter era, but it has been slow in catching on. This grant allows us to provide the curriculum that community colleges need to deploy these vital programs in states where the energy efficiency workforce doesn’t exist,” said Ebbage who is helping interview candidates for Delaware Tech’s new energy management instructors as part of the grant. This degree program is the latest in a series of Delaware Tech’s new applied energy offerings that are fully aligned with Governor Markell’s goals of creating new energy-related jobs, helping consumers and businesses reduce their energy consumption, and creating a healthy environment for Delawareans. Slated to begin this fall, the program contains an online component taught by Lane faculty and a hands-on lab component taught by Delaware Tech’s new energy management instructors.
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Phillis Wheatley Middle shares ‘state of school’ with the board By Cathy Shufelt
Seaford Middle School students hold a new banner declaring that the school is a winner in the Delaware Chamber of Commerce’s Superstars in Education program. From left: Brennan Stark, sixth grade, Jeremy Dulis, seventh grade, Joseph Bell, seventh grade, and Rose Brittingham, seventh grade. Photo by Lynn R. Parks
State Chamber of Commerce honors Seaford Middle School By Lynn R. Parks
There are about 200 public schools in the state of Delaware. Of them, the state Chamber of Commerce selected seven to win its Superstars in Education award this year. And one of those seven was Seaford Middle School. “What an honor it is to win this award,” chamber president Jim Wolfe told students recently during an assembly at the middle school to celebrate the award. “This is what it’s like to bring everyone together, working together, to bring your school’s performance up to a new level.” Seaford Middle School was recognized for its Spotlight on Success (SOS) program, which principal Stephanie Smith instituted five years ago. The program is based on positive reinforcement. Students earn points when they aren’t referred to the office for bad behavior, when they make the honor roll and when they come to school every day. They can also earn points for “positive behavior.” At the end of each marking period, students who have enough points can attend an after-school event. Past events have included dinner and a movie, a cookout, a pizza party and a game show. This year, students with enough points at the end of the year will be able to join in a school trip to Six Flags amusement park. In a video that was shown at the statewide Superstars awards program on May 3 and again at the middle school assembly, Smith said that SOS has made a big difference in the school. “I know that it’s working because when we have an event, kids are here,” she said. “And our data shows it too: Referral rates are down, retention rates are way down and our test scores are up. Everything is moving in the right direction.” On the state-wide rating system for student academic performance, Seaford
Middle School is at “academic watch,” the lowest rating. But its test scores are creeping up. On last year’s state tests, 75.81 percent of the school’s eighth graders met or exceeded the state standard for reading, compared to 73.24 percent in 2005, the first year of SOS. Nearly 58 percent met the standard in math, compared to 34.23 percent in 2005. The writing score slipped slightly, with 67.12 percent meeting the standard in 2009, compared to 69.37 in 2005. Absenteeism is down slightly, from 7.22 percent in the school year 2007-08 to 6.78 percent last year. Less than one percent of the school’s students are retained. And the number of in-school suspensions is less than half what it was four years ago. Last school year, 299 students, or 42 percent of the student body, were suspended a total of 1,207 times. The school had 11 expulsions. In the chamber of commerce video, teacher Amber Dietz said that SOS has made a difference in her classroom. “I used to spend the majority of my time fixing problems,” she said. “Now, I have more time to teach.” “Learning is happening,” added teacher Jean Briggs. “It is quiet in the classroom.” Smith said that the program has instituted a “culture change” in the school. “It is a way to unify the staff and students toward a common goal,” she added. At the conclusion of last week’s ceremony, Smith asked the students in the auditorium to stomp their feet in imitation of a drum roll. Then, the banner announcing that Seaford Middle School is a Superstar in Education was unfurled. “I know exactly where this is going to go,” Smith said. “It’s going to hang in the lobby, over top of the front door, where everyone can see it.”
Members of the Phillis Wheatley Middle School’s (PWMS) School Improvement Team (SIT) presented their “state of the school” address to the Woodbridge Board of Education during the board’s meeting on May 4. Members of the SIT include teachers, parents and administrators who work on behalf of students to achieve specific goals they believe will enhance the academic achievement of PWMS students as well as improve family and community partnerships. The first goal to provide “rigorous opportunities for all students to achieve academic success” includes extending Academic Advancement time held every morning and rotating topics covered during this time, offering more Accelerated Reader opportunities, homework assistance, conducting “read alouds” for students and reviewing their individual education plans. Included in the various techniques teachers and administrators are exploring to help students are vocabulary and “word walls” that are located in every classroom to help improve student’s reading comprehension. Also, the English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies programs held an open house for students and their parents featuring local authors and showcasing student’s writing projects. A Math and Science Night was held as well showcasing student projects, with the top three projects being awarded medals. Combined, almost 600 people attended these two events. The focus of the second goal to “provide modern facilities and a safe environment” is addressed by the district installing two new computer labs which will be used by students taking the new state test as well as for class work, research and various classroom projects. Also, “Smartboards” are being installed in the last of the classrooms that do not have them yet. Other improvements to the building include a new greenhouse located in the school’s courtyard. Other items addressed by the second goal include discipline with the number of discipline referrals showing a steady decline since the 2007- 2008 school year. Utilizing “Positive Behavior Systems” helps to “keep students interested in school and staying out of trouble,” said Assistant Principal Kim Mitchell. For students demonstrating positive behavior while in school, there are rewards such as trips and the opportunity to participate in extra activities, as well as drawings for prizes such as MP3 players and store gift cards. Also, students are chosen to be “Raider of the Week” or “Raider of the Month” with rewards such as gift certificates and PWMS apparel. To acknowledge the hard work of teachers and staff, there is an “employee of the week” category featuring a reserved parking spot, gift certificates and bright signs in hallways and on classroom doors acknowledging the teacher or staff member. The school also employs a nationwide program called “Mix-it-up-at-lunch” in
which students sit with a new group of students during each lunch period the program is in session. Students meet new friends and work on projects together to help combat misunderstandings about people who may be different from them which helps to promote understanding and tolerance of differences. Having won the state’s “Sportsmanship Award” the members of Phillis Wheatley Middle School’s Sportsmanship Committee are working to promote “athletics, sportsmanship, and citizenship” on a national level by aiming their sights even higher and working on winning the National Sportsmanship Award. The last goal encourages the creation and maintenance of “partnerships among families, school, and community.” The district works to create and sponsor a number of programs and events that encourage everyone in the Woodbridge School District to come together. For example, two events held in April brought together people from the community with students from all three Woodbridge schools. Over 300 people joined together for the Community Walk, and the “Hoops for Heart” fundraiser for the American Heart Association had students participating in physical fitness activities to win prizes. Along with these fundraisers, students participate in a variety of community service activities such as the March of Dimes Builder’s Club, the PWMS Scholars Hands for Haiti, the student council ASPCA Pet Drive, the Conservation Club’s Reading Garden, and the National Junior Honor Society and FFA can drive. Woodbridge Board of Education members thanked the SIT members and congratulated them and PWMS students on the results of their hard work and dedication. “We are very proud of all the students at Phillis Wheatley Middle School,” said board president Mike Breeding. During the April meeting, board members also heard the first readings of several items up for revision(s) including the uniform policy, the use of facilities policy and the student code of conduct. The policies will be heard by board members two more times, and then voted on during the June meeting.
Library board seeks applicants
The Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for a five (5) 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 resources, 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.
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Annual Memorial Day ceremony
After the ceremony, there will be a dedication of “memorial bricks” that have been placed along the walkway at the monument site honoring those who have served their country. In case of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled and the Memorial Day Ceremony will be held in the auditorium of Seaford High School at 11 a.m. On behalf of the Seaford Veterans Committee, consisting of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4961, American Legion Posts 6 and 37, AMVETS Post 1694, Marine Corps League Detachment 780 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, co-chairs Joe Tune and Pete Bohn extend an invitation to the public to attend this event as the community memorializes and honors the service and sacrifices of all veterans who have or are serving this country. After the ceremony, American Legion Post 6 (Log Cabin) on Front Street, Seaford and VFW Post 4961 on Middleford Road, Seaford, will hold open houses, with lunch being served, that are free and open to the public.
The Western Sussex Branch of AAUW recently hosted the 66th State Convention of AAUW Delaware at Heritage Shores, Bridgeville. Shown are members attending the convention from Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Dover, Coastal Georgetown and Western Sussex Branches. Photos courtesy of the Western Sussex AAUW Chapter.
County Bank hosts After Hours
Seaford County Bank Branch Manager Linda Gunson, left, greets Lewes Manager Tammy Workman during a recent after hours affair at County Bank on Stein Highway.
Karen Rogers serves up one of the many dishes County Bank provided for the after hours get-together.
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Presenters at the convention (from left): Lana Cobb, current president of AAUW Delaware; Mildred T. Hoffer-Foushee, AAUW national vice president of finance; Tom Bason, web master; and Nadyne Rosin, the current AAUW vice president of programs.
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time and the materials for securing each brick in place in the area of the reading terrace at the Library. No installation date has been set, but it is assumed to be within approximately one month. The bricks are 4” x 8” and are sold for $100 each. Each brick may be inscribed in honor of or in memory of an individual, to advertise a business, or to recognize an organization or social group. Each brick may have three lines of text with 14 characters in each line. A space or punctuation mark counts as a character. A form for ordering is available at the Library circulation desk. Orders may also be placed by calling Peggy Boyd at 536-1449 or Connie Halter at 628-0554.
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By Anne Nesbitt The commemorative brick project at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center is an ongoing one with 108 bricks having been sold at this time. It is being administered by the Friends of the Seaford Library and will continue until 500 bricks have been sold. David Hastings of Seaford owns the Salisbury Brick Company and is coordinating the procedure. He is charging for the first 100 bricks and is donating the remaining 400. At this time, Towers Signs of Seaford has this first order of bricks and is in the process of inscribing in accordance with the instructions specified by each brick purchaser. Jonathan Whitt of Nanticoke Concrete Works in Seaford is donating his
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A Memorial Day tradition continues on Monday, May 31, with a ceremony at the Veterans’ Memorial in Kiwanis Park, located at Stein Highway and Atlanta Road. The ceremony, which begins at 11 a.m., is sponsored by the Seaford Veterans Committee. U.S. Marine Corps retiree, Captain (Bishop) Carlton L. Cannon Sr., a combat wounded veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart and is pastor at the Church of God on Clarence Street in Seaford, is the scheduled guest speaker. A Memorial Day Parade will precede the ceremony. The parade line-up begins at 10 a.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue and Nylon Boulevard. Parade step off is at 10:20 a.m. The parade route is Nylon Boulevard, Locust Street, Rodney Street to Farm Street for the ceremony at the Veterans’ Monument at Kiwanis Park. A salute and recognition will be paid to all military personnel past and present, as well as any Gold Star mothers in attendance.
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Letters to the Editor
Restoring Delmarva’s families
What is the cost of losing a troubled teen? The emotional cost, of course, is huge. Beyond that, there is a financial burden to be picked up by taxpayers. When parents hand troubled teens over to the state, by choice, or because of problems reported through school or medical authorities, the cost of foster care can run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. If problems persist beyond age 18 the price tag increases. Multiply this by hundreds or thousands and you can begin to appreciate the financial drain on the state that can result from caring for troubled teens. One organization that acts to relieve this burden without using tax dollars is House of Hope Delaware, an affiliate of the National House of Hope based in Orlando, Fla. They provide counseling, education and outreach to families of teens who find themselves in overwhelming circumstances. The program provides hope and healing and is based on the promises of a loving God rather than the theories of men. According to Executive Director Rob Brown, their mission is to “turn the hearts of fathers (parents) to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers (parents)” (Malachi 4:6 NLT). The House of Hope endeavors to “bring the families in, heal them up, and send them back into the community. Then the community as a whole can be restored.” House of Hope Delaware was the vision of Robyn Sturgeon who founded the affiliate in 2005 after learning of the national program at a Women of Faith conference.
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After Robyn was called to spend more time with her family, Rob Brown was brought in to lead the program in early 2009. Rob’s ministerial background started in Hebron, Md. and, most recently, he was youth pastor at Central Worship Center outside of Laurel. Problems addressed by the House of Hope include teen rebellion, suicide, cutting, sexual issues and substance abuse. The program handles teens ages 12 and up with their families. There are currently seven families from Maryland and Delaware undergoing counseling at House of Hope. There are three more families in the intake stage. Fees for the program are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay.
House of Hope Delaware is transitioning from their original location in Bridgeville to a new location near Laurel. At this time, they offer all services on a nonresidential basis. Rob would like to expand the program to the entire Delmarva Peninsula, “from bay to bay to bay”. The future for House of Hope Delaware includes a residential facility modeled on the National House of Hope. Each housing unit has a house “father” or “mother” to assist and monitor the residents. The program includes Christ-centered counseling, structured education at Hope Academy, daily spiritual guidance and teaching, and a loving, home-style environment. What can you do to help? Most of all, House of Hope Delaware needs your prayers and financial support. They need individuals and/or companies to sponsor a family. Future needs are a property for their residential program. You can contact House of Hope, which is located at 11391 Chipmans Pond Rd. in Laurel, at 715-5270. E-mail Rob Brown at rob@ houseofhopedelaware.org, or visit www. houseofhopedelaware.org. Robert Marx
House of Hope Delaware volunteer
JFC needs Sussex County rep
As our legislators continue to wade through appropriations season, I’d like to draw attention to a crucial component of the process: Joint Finance Committee, or JFC, hearings. The Committee is composed of six members of the state’s House of Representatives and six members of the state
Senate. The JFC listens as agencies (public and private) explain why the money they’ve been granted in the past is wellspent. The JFC also listens as agencies plead for continued funding in the coming fiscal year. After hearings, this important Committee reports its findings and recommendations to the larger legislative bodies. This is part of the annual process of crafting a budget. There are hundreds of non-profit and volunteer organizations (including fire, safety health, and community services, as well as organizations serving the youth and elderly) who vie each year for state grants. These non-profits and other private organizations provide valuable—indeed, indispensable—community services; some provide transportation and food for the elderly, others offer after-school programs to at-risk children. A significant number of organizations who receive grant money are from Sussex County. Yet, there is not one member on the JFC who is an elected representative from Sussex. Not one. Crucial deliberations concerning millions of dollars of grant money are made solely by elected officials from Kent and New Castle counties. Is this equitable? This imbalance disadvantages Sussex County non-profits, especially as financial resources like grants grow ever scarcer. We need representatives from Sussex on the Joint Finance Committee to fight for our communities’ financial interests. Jesse Lanier, CHEER
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What is the status of the Woodland Ferry? By State Rep. Daniel B. Short Minority Whip, 39th District
State Rep Danny ShoRt
The Woodland Ferry – reUntil the ferry becomes named the Tina Fallon in honor of our former State Representative operational, I remain conwho served the Seaford area with cerned that this project honor and distinction for nearly 30 years – has not been operational will serve only as an emfor months now and I, along with barrassment to the state... many other residents, continue to be frustrated with the delays in the ferry repairs. For that reason, I have made a As many of you already know and as formal request of DelDOT Secretary Caro- I stated in my letter to Secretary Wicks, lann Wicks to provide an updated status this project has been dragging on for many report on the ferry’s repair schedule. months now with little indication that the
problems preventing the ferry from being operational will be resolved any time soon. In response to the number of frequent inquiries that I have received from my constituents on the status of the project, I have requested the following information from DelDOT: • What repairs are currently underway? • What is the total cost to the state, to date, for those repairs? • What repairs still need to be completed and what is the expected cost to the state? • What is the anticipated time frame on completing all repairs? • Once the repairs are complete, what
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Part of Laurel’s past recalled
The following items were submitted by Jesse Brock of Laurel. How many remember the days when Robert Brock was the editor and manager of the State Register?
The Editor’s Easy Chair
I reclined in the editor’s easy chair And mused on the things that put him there. Of the hours of study and the midnight oil, Of a mother’s prayers and a father’s toil. And my thoughts kept pace in the editor’s chair, With the high ambition that placed him there. Of the force dynamic of his trenchant pen, That shapes and guides the thoughts of men. And my thoughts ran on as I lingered there, Of the debt of the world to the editor’s chair; Of the sword that yields to the power of the pen, That touches and sways the hearts of men. Robert S. Brock, Editor and Manager The State Register, Laurel, Delaware
The State Register
The “State Register,” registering democratic in political circles, and progressive in all that pertains to the arts and crafts, is a delightful combination of the old and new. As the Sussex Gazette — a former cognomen — it is one of the oldest papers in the county, but age must ever give way for youth, and the State Register, under the able editorship of Mr. R. S. Brock, is rapidly forging to the front as the leading newspaper of lower Delaware. Changing its name in the year 1904, leaving the past behind, it obeyed the scriptural injunction to let the dead past bury its dead, and with high determination set out to fight a new fight, run a new race and keep the faith. The attractive and well edited sheet of today is an achievement that reflects credit on owners and editor alike. The Register is owned and operated by a company of Laurel business men, under the name of the State Register Printing Co., of which Mr. William E. Valliant is President, William H. Cook, Vice President, and R. S. Brock, Secretary and Treasurer. The plant is well equipped with all the necessary presses, including a linotype machine, to turn out fine job work on schedule time, but plans are under way for a larger and more commodious quarters in
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a new building, which will be erected in the near future. Mr. R. S. Brock, editor and manager, is a graduate of Syracuse University, New York, and before assuming his editorial duties with the Register, was for six years instructor in the Laurel High School. A constantly increasing subscription list makes the Register especially attractive as an advertising medium, both to local and out of town advertisers. High School instructors are always good editorial timber, and the editorial columns of the Register fully evidence the good business judgment of the Directors in placing Mr. Bock in the “editor’s easy chair.” Thank you, Jesse, for sharing these glimpses into Laurel’s past.
Another glimpse of the past
The note attached to the following article was lost, but we thank the contributor for another look into the way life used to be. The article was not dated, but without a doubt this event occurred during a much more innnocent time.
Fraternity Inductees on Late Night Visit
Recently, as Mrs. Nancy Smith of Portsville was turning off her lights at 10 p.m. before going to bed, she heard a
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knock at her door. Upon opening the door, she was greeted by two young men who quickly identified themselves as Timothy Murray and Ted Hesbacker of Wilmington, students from Goldey Beacom. As part of their initiation into Theta Chi Epsilon fraternity, they had been “taken for a ride” and left, blindfolded, in a spot unknown to them. They were, however, headed toward lights before being left alone. After walking from Phillips’ Landing, Mrs. Smith’s lights were the only sign of welcome they could see, so they went to her for assistance. Mrs. Smith learned the next bus for Wilmington left at 12:05 a.m. so after tea, cookies and conversation with “nice boys,” Mrs. Smith took them to the bus stop. Suspects in planning the ride to Phillips’ Landing are Laurel Theta Chi Epsilon members.
Vital Stats
Federal Debt as of May 17, 2010 at 9:38 p.m. $12,939,561,581,593 Population of United States 308,393,624 Each citizen’s share of debt $41,958 The average citizen’s share of debt decreased $34 in the past seven days. The debt decreased by almost $8.7
billion and the population increased by 44,690. Source: brillig.com/debt_clock However, US Dept Clock.org has a slightly different way of explaining the debt impact on citizens. In addition to including the debt per citizen, US Debt Clock.org includes the debt per taxpayer. There also is a slight difference in the totals. US Dept Clock.org calculates the average debt per citizen at $41,943, or $15 less per citizen. US Dept Clock.org then calculates the debt per taxpayer at $117,802. Bryant Richardson Publisher
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