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News Creeper raCes - The annual races in downtown Laurel that feature automobile mechanic creepers seems to be getting a lot of attention, but are failing to make the starting line. Page 4 strawberry fest - See scenes from Laurel’s Strawberry Festival. Page 16 CeLebratION - Seaford Heritage Weekend is a three-day event filled with activities. See special section inside. traGeDy - A soldier’s death in Iraq leaves a young child without his father. Page 8 COUraGe - Albert Phillips has never met a hurdle he couldn’t clear, but now he’s fighting for his life. Page 10. pOLICe - An accident along US 13 takes the life of a 19-year-old Laurel man. Page 28 pOLItICs - You’ll never guess which GOP icon Frank Calio is criticizing. Page 39 MeMOrIaL Day - Now is the time to reflect on the sacrifices others have made to keep us free. Pages 48-49

Sports pLayOffs - The Delmar girls’ soccer team wrapped up the regular season with their 12th win and will take the field for the state tournament this week. Page 41 stars Of the week - A Laurel baseball player, a Delmar lacrosse player, a Sussex Tech baseball player, and a Delmar girls’ soccer player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 43

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The 2009 Laurel Alumni Scholarship recipients. A total of $40,200 was awarded to the 23 graduates. Back row, left to right: Jacob Dubinski, Kolby Dukes, Andy S. Irwin, Blair Stoakley, Corey J. Givens, Brooks L. Hearne, Gavin C. Parker, Brandon L. Hearne, Anthony C. Rubino, Aaron F. Givens, Michael Campbell, David Campbell and Josh Kosiorowski. Front row, left to right: Bridget C. Grady, Kelsey R. Dickerson, Rachael E. Springer, Jena N. Allen, Kenzie B. Matthews, Heather J. Horsey Ashley M. Cheeseman and Brittany E. Wheatley. Missing from photo are Justin C. Pierce and Asher A. Kaplan. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Laurel Alumni Association gives away $42,000 in scholarships By Pat Murphy Class of 1978 and incoming Laurel Alumni president Dean Campbell, made a plea to grandchildren, children, and former Alumni that were not members at the Saturday, May 16 banquet for them to join. He explained the huge gap between the older members and the newest graduates. “I know of no other group in the county or in the United States that does what we do,” said the incoming president in is plea for new members.

The incoming president may be right as the Laurel Alumni Association awarded more than $42,000 in scholarships to 23 students at their Saturday banquet at Laurel Fire Hall. Included in this was $3,200 from the Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship that was presented to Ashley Cheeseman of Laurel High School. Kendal Jones made the presentation. Also presented was a $6,000 scholarship from the class of 1956 in memory of past classmates and deceased chil-

By Ronald MacArthur A large 55-plus housing subdivision with 390 lots, Phillips Hill Farms, is planned for a 261-acre tract near Laurel. The proposed subdivision would be located in a rural area off Phillips Hill and Scott Land roads between Routes 20 and 24 east of Laurel and northeast of Pepper Pond and Trap Pond. It’s one in a series of developments in the pipeline proposed for the area east of Laurel, including Chickberry Fields and Trappe Trails. There are

more than eight housing projects in the area east of Laurel that have received preliminary approval. None are under construction and most have received time extensions, said Shane Abbott, assistant director of county planning and zoning. Most of the developments would tie into a regional wastewater treatment facility operated by Tidewater Utilities, which has received approval for use from the county but has yet to submit site plans for final approval, Abbott said. Following a Thursday, May 14

dren of their classmates. The award was given by class vice president, Jay Windsor to Josh T. Kosiorowski of Laurel High School. Other scholarships presented were the Lester Downes Memorial Scholarship presented by the class of 1960 member Herbert Collins, Richard Rubino Memorial Scholarship presented by Collins and the Lois Matthews Robertson Memorial Scholarship also presented by Collins. Continued on page 5

55-plus housing project planned for area east of Laurel

public hearing on Phillips Hill Farm, Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission deferred on a decision. The subdivision request will surface as old business on a future agenda. Subdivisions of this type are not heard before county council, unless under appeal. One couple spoke in opposition to the subdivision. Steve Hitchens, who lives on Womach Road, said an important stream flows in the area that filters water in the Nanticoke watershed. He Continued on page 5

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Laurel ‘Creeper Races’ hit another scheduling snag By Tony E Windsor

The annual races in downtown Laurel that feature automobile mechanic creepers seems to be getting a lot of attention, but are failing to make the starting line. In recent weeks the “Mechanic Creeper Races” held at “the Hill,” along Delaware Avenue, near Broad Creek, have been cancelled, re-scheduled and now facing potential rescheduling again. In March, the races were originally scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. The original sponsor was 96 Rock/Clear Channel Radio. In April the sponsorship

was assumed by “93.5 - WZBH – The Beach” and the race was scheduled for Saturday May 23, with as many as 500 people estimated to attend. On Monday night, during the regular Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, businessman Jimmy Jones of Town Package store, located at the foot of the Delaware Avenue “Hill,” urged council to change the date of the May 23 event. Jones said having the race scheduled on Memorial Day weekend was detrimental to his business. In addition to the fact that the race sponsors are asking the road to be closed as much as an hour during the

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also said there are a lot of wetlands in the area. “This is very big for a country area,” he said. “It’s too big to be eight miles out of town.” His wife, Carolyn, said the area is important to wildlife as well. She said she has seen bald eagles, deer, fox and turkey. “Where will they go?” she asked. “If this happens our way of life will change,” she said. Phillip Tolliver of Morris & Ritchie Associates, representing developer D.M. Properties of Bethel Inc., said the Phillips Hill Farms plan has been revised three times based on comments from state and county planners. Tolliver showed commissioners plans outlining four sections with 390 single-family lots. He said the plan is a model with green technology utilized in stormwater management and design. The revised plan has 2,000 less linear feet of road surface, no deciduous trees would be removed, 62 percent of the tract is preserved as open space and vegetated berms would shield houses from Phillips Hill and Scott Land roads. Tolliver said many amenities are planned for the development including extensive walking trails, a pool, club-

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races, Jones also said there will be many underage youth in attendance and he has concerns about possible consumption of alcohol by some of the young people. “If this race can be held on any weekend but a holiday weekend, I will do everything I can to support it, but if not, they will not get one iota of support from me,” he told the council. “I also have concerns about people who may want to buy alcohol and try to drink it outside on the street, which is against the law. And 80 percent of the people hanging around will be underage and it won’t be good to have 18 to 20-year-olds around alcohol.” Town Manager Bill Fasano suggested that the council issue a motion to allow town staff to talk to the sponsors of the race and try to re-schedule. “It seems the most appropriate thing to do,” he said. In early May, the Laurel Council gave its formal approval for the race to be held on Saturday, May 23, leaving the decision to attempt a re-schedule a little less simple. Councilman Don Phillips asked whether traffic could be allowed access to Town Package in between races. Fasano said any attempt to adjust traffic during the span of the races would be difficult and create a manpower issue with police and public works staff. He said he received a phone call from State Representative “Biff” Lee,

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$42,000 in scholarships awarded at Laurel Alumni banquet Continued from page one

Lois Carmean West class of 1959 and sister Nancy Carmean Allen class of 1964 presented a memorial scholarship in memory of Gary Carmean, their brother. There was also a Kiwanis Club Scholarship and the class of 1959 presented two scholarships for their 50th year. It was presented by Harold Slatcher, class of 1959. After a welcome by President Herbert Collins, the invocation was given by Pastor Dick Blades, class of 1959. Blades’ prayer centered on the memory of those passed on and for everyone to remember the unemployed and those with medical problems within the community. After the dinner served buffet style by the Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary, the oldest attendee Marie Johnson Waller, class of 1930 was recognized as well as class of 1949 member Claude Prettyman, who traveled the farthest. Prettyman from California traveled 2,779 miles to join his classmates for their 50th year anniversary. Also recognized was the oldest male Laurel Alumni member, Calvin Baker, class of 1938. Honored classes were class of 1939, 1949, 1959, 1969, and 1984 who were celebrating their 25th anniversary. President Collins asked the 400 plus alumni attending to consider the endowment and estate planning. Collins said the 19 years of the Laurel Alumni there has been given away between $350,000 to $360,000 in Scholarships. Collins urged members to continue to support the efforts of one of the largest Alumni

groups around. Currently there are more than 1,000 members. Ben Sirman, class of 1958 and member of Delaware Sports Hall of Fame Committee (Board of Governors) gave an account of recent Laurel Hall Of Fame inductee Edward “Punk” Callaway. Sirman said there were 274 Delaware Sports Hall of Fame members and only 10 percent from Sussex County. “That means eight of the 27 members are from Laurel,” said Sirman, he is the only official so honored. His #47 uniform was retired in 1983 after his last game in Delmar. The Lester Downes Scholarship was awarded to Gavin Parker, the Richard Rubino scholarship was awarded to Anthony C. Rubino, the Gary Carmean Scholarship to Aaron Givens, the Kiwanis Scholarship went to Jacob A. Dubinski. The class of 59 gave two scholarships. They went to Kenzie Matthews and Heather Horsey. The Lois Matthews Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Rachael E. Springer. The new officers for the 2009-2010 term beginning July 1, are Dean Campbell, president; Joseph Messick, first vice president; Ronald Scott, 2nd vice president; Herbert Collins, immediate past president; Virginia Whaley, recording secretary; corresponding secretary vacant; Dawn Dubinski Cherrix, treasurer (general); Katherine Henry, treasurer (Scholarship); Morris Harris, recording historian. Absent from this dinner for the first time were Carolyn C. Calio, class of 1960, who was on a trip. Thomas Wright, class

Members of the Laurel High School Class of 1959, celebrating their 50th year, attended the Alumni Banquet. Front, left to right: Doris Jane Pusey Conaway, Judith Owens Sheridan, E. Betsy Lowe Davis, Jean Wootten Allen, Lois Carmean West, Patricia Lowe Parsons, Marguerite Bohm Moyer; back: Richard P. “Dickie” Blades, JoAnn Littleton Blades, Dale P. Harris, Shirley Warrington O’Neal, Diane Lynch Thompson, John D. Abbott, Roselee Hastings Jackson, Roy V. Jones, Joyce Johnson Dyer, Doug Whaley, Jerry Lynch, Peggy Cordrey Ralph, Harold L. Slatcher, Roland H. Wingate, Charles F. Moyer, Barbara Boyce Baker and Bruce Moore. The class had the most people attending (25) and presented two scholarships. Photo by Pat Murphy.

of 1962, who is the backbone of the scholarship committee, is recovering from a farm accident and also could not attend.

Calio has been banquet chairman from the start, 19 years ago, along with Jay Hall, class of 1970.

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MORNING STAR • MAy 21 - 27, 2009

Business Allen’s Hatchery celebrating 90th year in business By Lynn R. Parks

When Clarence and Nellie Allen started hatching chicks at their farm west of Seaford and selling the chicks to local farmers, they were just trying to make some money to get them through a bad crop year. Ninety years later, the business that the Allens started sells 600 million pounds of chicken a year to consumers in the United States and throughout the world and has an annual payroll of $90 million. “When you look at where we started and where we are today, it’s really amazing,” said Charles C. Allen III, “Chick,” Clarence’s and Nellie’s grandson and until recently president and CEO of Allen’s Hatchery. Allen’s Hatchery, which is celebrating its 90th birthday this week, and Allen’s Family Foods, a spin-off company that was started in 1974, employ about 3,400 people. The Seaford-based companies own three hatcheries, three feed mills and three processing plants and at any one time, Allen’s farms and the farms of its 500 independent growers have about 25 million birds on them. Allen’s chickens are sold throughout the northeast United States, from Washington, D.C., north to Portland, Maine, and west to Chicago. Usually, they are sold under a supermarket’s label; at a grocery store in Greenville, consumers can buy chickens with an Allen’s label on them. Chick Allen credits his grandmother Nellie for getting the company going and for creating the underpinnings on which it is still built. “The foundation of this company was instilled in all of us by my grandmother,” he said. “She taught us well. Good values

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were something that we learned just by being around her.” Nellie and Clarence started their hatchery in the spring of 1919. As their farm was so far away from any town that it didn’t have electricity, the couple used a coal oil-fired incubator to provide sufficient heat for the eggs, which they bought from a breeder, to hatch. They hatched only a few dozen eggs at a time, Chick Allen said. “If they did 50 at one time, that would have been a lot,” he said. Their business grew and grew, and in the early 1930s, when electric incubators became available, they bought a farm near Seaford that had electricity. That farm, located on what is now Shipley Street just a few blocks from Stein Highway, is home today to Allen’s headquarters. “This house was out in the country,” said Chick, sitting in his office in what was at one time his grandmother’s bedroom. “It was rural here. It was all corn and soybeans. My grandparents liked it because it was only a short buggy ride from downtown Seaford,” at that time confined to the east side of the railroad track. And still, the business grew.

“My grandmother was really the driving force behind it all,” said Allen. “She ran the family and made things happen.” By the late 1940s, the three Allen sons, Charles Clarence Jr., Warren and John, were ready to take their positions in the family business. Charles took over the farming side of things and Warren and John became involved in the hatchery. In 1971, the hatchery bought a meatprocessing plant in Cordova, Md., that had been owned by Esskay. Allen’s leased the plant to Ralston-Purina and entered into an agreement with that company to process chickens that would then be sold under Ralston’s Checkerboard Square label. A young Chick Allen, freshly graduated from the University of Delaware, went to the Cordova plant “to help get it back in order.” In 1974, Ralston-Purina told the Allen’s that it was not renewing its lease of the plant. “People were wondering, ‘What are we going to do?’ and I just said, ‘We will run it,’ ” Chick said. The company had its first chicken processing plant and Allen’s Family Foods was born. The company started doing custom chicken processing for what was then Holly Farms. By the early 1980s, it was selling chickens under its own label through-

out the northeastern United States. “I remember that my grandmother got mad at me because I was going to New York City to sell chickens,” said Allen. “She thought that we could do just fine selling our chickens locally.” Gradually, Allen’s acquired two more processing plants, in Harbeson and in Hurlock, Md. In addition to the original hatchery in Seaford, it has hatcheries in Dagsboro and Hurlock. Its feed mills in Seaford and Delmar hold a combined 18 million bushels of corn every year. With the startup of its breeder egg production in Liberty, N.C., Allen’s Hatchery became a full poultry processor, “from the egg to the consumer,” Allen said. Allen’s also owns a rendering plant in Linkwood, Md., where chicken byproducts are turned into poultry and cattle feed and ingredients for dog food. As for the future, Allen is not sure what it holds. The company, which is still family-owned, has a new president and CEO, Bob Turley, and a “good management team,” Allen said. But whatever direction it takes, Allen said that its past will be its guide. “We have a strong story and a strong history and we will always preserve that,” he said.

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MORNING STAR • MAy 21 - 27, 2009

Soldier’s death leaves Seaford child without his father By Tony E. Windsor

A bluebird is perched outside the window of the room where 13-month-old Kamren Mister plays. It has appeared outside the window every day since the news came that the child’s father was killed while serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq. Kamren’s mother, Alexis “Lexi” Mister, finds comfort in the bird’s presence and shares this with her son. “I always thought that it was strange when people would try to say that a bird coming around after someone died was some kind of sign. But, now I understand how they feel. The bluebird has been hanging around our house since the day after we got the news that Michael had died. It sits right outside the window of the room where we keep Kamren’s toy box. Every time I see the bluebird I tell Kamren that it is his father letting us know he is watching over him.” On Monday night, May 11, just after midnight, Lexi was awoken by her mother, Beverlee, who gave her the tragic news that Kamren’s father, Pfc. Michael Edward Yates, Jr., 19, had been killed in Iraq. “It was like I was dreaming,” Lexi said. “I still find it so hard to believe. I just can’t believe it is real.” Yates was killed, along with four other soldiers, at a combat stress counseling center housed at “Camp Liberty,” northeast of Baghdad International Airport. The land near the camp is said to have once been a hunting reserve for former Iraq dictator, Saadam Hussein. The military outpost holds as many as 14,000 troops and is the largest outpost built overseas by the military since the Vietnam War. The shooter, Sgt. John M. Russell, Jr., was receiving stress counseling in a group

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that also included Michael Yates. In all, five soldiers were killed and three wounded in the shooting. Russell was taken into custody shortly after the 2 p.m. incident. Michael Yates lived in Federalsburg, Md., and is the son of Shawna Machlinski and step-son of Richard VanBlargan, Jr. He had been stationed in Germany before being deployed to Iraq late last year. It was the day he shipped out for basic training in Kentucky that he learned he was to be a father. Lexi Mister, who lives in Seaford and works as a hair stylist at “Edge of Creation,” in Laurel, says that serving in the military kept Michael from seeing his son, but even his commitment to the military could not keep him from looking out for Kamren. “He was a wonderful father,” she said. “He would call regularly while doing basic training in Kentucky and then after he was transferred to Germany. His first words when he called were ‘How’s my baby boy?’ he would ask me over and over if Kamren or I needed anything. He couldn’t be with Kamren because he was in the Army, but that never stopped him from being there for our son.” Lexi said once being deployed to Iraq, Michael was

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Michael was when he learned that he was having a son. “He was so excited when he found out that we were having a boy,” she said. “He loved thinking about all the things they would do together, especially hunting and fishing. He has a boat and he loved being on the boat. He told me that as soon as I would allow it, he would be taking Kamren out with him on the boat.” On April 7, Kamren celebrated his first birthday. It was a special day, not just because he was turning one-year-old, but also because his father would be there to celebrate with him. Michael was home in Federalsburg for two weeks. He and his

not able to call as often, but still made sure to stay in contact with family and be assured that should Kamren or Lexi need anything, it would be taken care of. Lexi explains how she and Michael decided on spelling their baby’s first name with the unconventional “K” as opposed to the more traditional “C.” According to Lexi, “Mike has a sister named Kymmie and another sister who has two daughters named Kayla and Kyleigh. My brother’s name is Kyle. So, we felt with so many family names beginning with a K, we would spell Kamren’s name with a K instead of a C.” Lexi recalls how happy

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any other way. He is the spitting image of Mike.” Lexi said that while he was home, Michael never spoke to her at all about his experiences in Iraq. But, she knew that he was not excited about leaving his family to return to the Middle East. She believes that much of the stress that Michael was under came because of his desire to be with his family, especially his mother and son. “He felt while he was home for those two weeks he did not see Kamren as much as he wished he had. He told me that he felt like he should have spent every waking moment with him. He really did not want to go back to Iraq.” Once back in Iraq, Michael started to face some of the second thoughts he was having about his tour of duty there. “When Mike went back to Iraq they put him in a job that kept him sitting at a desk,” Lexi said. “Anybody that knew Mike knows that this was not something that he could adjust to very well. Mike could never sit still. He had a very energetic personality. He was very social and loved to spend time hanging out with his family and friends. He loved to hunt and fish. So, sitting at a desk shuffling papers was not how he would want to spend his time in Iraq.” Lexi said Mike became stressed and the Army sent him for temporary counseling to help him deal with some of the concerns he had. Unfortunately, this would prove to put Michael Yates, as Lexi says, “in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

The tragedy of how and why her son’s father died, adds even more confusion to a situation that is a horrible reality. Lexi is left with having to face how to keep Mike’s legacy alive in her son as he grows up. “Because of this man [Russell] my son who needs his father will not have a father anymore,” she said. “I blame this man, but I also blame the military because they should have done more to make sure the others were safe from the actions of John Russell. I have been told that this man had

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Larry Skala, Bridgeville, is a survivor of prostate cancer. After his treatment, Skala found a support group, Man to Man, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. That group, which was in North Carolina where Skala was living at the time, had 300 members and was a treasure trove of information for men in all stages of treatment and recovery as well as for their wives. Skala has started a new chapter of Man to Man. The group meets once a month in the Cancer Care Center in Seaford. Man to Man will hold an open house Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center. For details, call Larry Skala, 3373678.

first baseball game, watch him graduate or see him be married. But, I will do all I can so that he will know just how wonderful his father was. He will know that he was a wonderful father, son, brother, friend and soldier,” she said. Recently, Lexi got a special tattoo. The tattoo sums up how she wants Kamren to remember his father. The tattoo depicts an angel with wings and Michael’s initials. The inscription reads, “Daddy, Hero and Guardian Angel.”

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a weapon taken away from him a number of times. Mike was just a kid. He should not have died like this. He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Lexi said she is saddened by what has been taken away from her child because of this tragedy. “My little baby boy will never know his Dad; not like everybody else does. He will only know what he has heard about him. There is a little boy who is waiting here for Mike; wanting to spend time with his Dad. But, Mike will never see his son’s

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MORNING STAR • MAy 21 - 27, 2009

Phillips’ family believes in the power of prayer By Lynn R. Parks

Albert Phillips has never met a hurdle he couldn’t clear. On football and baseball fields at Laurel High School, he gave his all to help his team win. As a platoon leader in the Vietnam War, he survived two injuries and brought all his men home. As a first-line supervisor at the DuPont Co. nylon plant in Seaford, he was a “tough guy,” said his wife, Gail, but a fair boss and a good leader. And as the owner of a small business, he diffused many a tense situation with grace and humor. “I always told him that he was my hero,” said Gail. “He could always take charge of the situation. The same kind of leadership that he had in the Army, he brought to the community.” Now, Phillips, 65, is in the fight of his life. A victim of chronic liver disease, caused, Gail said, by obesity and perhaps by heredity and toxins he encountered in the workplace, he is a patient at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, awaiting a liver transplant. “He is the kind of person who is not going to give up easily,” said Gail. “He knows that prayer works and that God has a plan for him. When he comes home, he will be able to say that his faith gave him the determination to survive.” Gail said that that kind of stamina runs in Al’s family. One of six children, he was raised by his mother, Irma, after his father, Frank, left the family. “He only remembers seeing his father twice,” Gail said. “Once, when he was young and his dad came by and bought him ice cream, and once when he visited his dad when he was dying. But Al came from a strong-willed family. They never gave up, and they never took no for an answer.” Al graduated from Laurel High School in 1963 and shortly thereafter went to work for the DuPont plant. In 1968, already a member of the National Guard, he joined the Army and was sent to Vietnam, where he earned two Bronze Stars. At the end of his tour, he was stationed at Fort Ord on Monterey Bay in California, where he remained until his discharge in 1970. He returned to Laurel and went back to work at the DuPont plant. He and Gail were married in 1973. They have two sons, Dwayne, of Frankford, who interrupted his career in the Army to help take care of his father and plans to go back in and learn how to fly helicopters once his father is better, and Darren, 27, who lives in Salisbury, Md., and works for Credit Plus Inc., Salisbury. In 1982, Al and Gail opened a Video Den franchise store in Salisbury and a couple of years later, after they opened a second Video Den, also in Salisbury, Al took early retirement from DuPont to devote his time to his stores. By 1994, facing Al’s declining health and increased competition in the video market, the couple closed their stores. Al went to work for the Sussex County Office of Economic Development and Gail went to work at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital as a medical coder, assigning codes to medical procedures and entering them into

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a computer for record keeping and insurance purposes. Gail retired from Peninsula Regional Medical Center in 2006. Al continued to work until 2008, when he was forced to retire due to his health. “He was getting very fatigued and couldn’t think straight,” Gail said. In late April, the Phillipses found out that Al would need a liver transplant. He spent a week at the University of Maryland Medical Center, came home for a week and went back to the hospital when he started having respiratory distress. Now, as he awaits his transplant, he is on oxygen. “Waiting takes a lot of strength and a lot of courage,” Gail said. “I don’t think I’d be able to do it.” Gail, who suffers from fibromyalgia and has trouble driving, has not seen her husband since he returned to the hospital. She has barely talked with him — his voice is so weak that all he can do is offer one-word answers to her questions — and does not know whether his condition has deteriorated. Even so, she is hopeful that Al will get his transplant and that after that, he’ll be able to live another 20 years or so. “There aren’t enough livers being donated,” she said. “This is really a game of Russian roulette he is playing. But the only thing you can do when you get in a situation like this is hope. God provided the way for him to get into this program, God has provided the money that we will need for the surgery and God has provided prayer support. I have no doubt that he’ll provide the liver.” Gail, who said that any day, a phone call could come informing her that a liver donor has been found for Al, said that she constantly thinks about the future. “I am just waiting for God to work a miracle,” she said. “Whether Al lives or dies, there’s a miracle in the waiting.” For your information Gail Phillips welcomes cards for her husband, Al. They can be mailed to her home, 120 Holly Oak Dr., Seaford. Beyond that, she said, the best thing members of the community can do for her husband is pray.

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DNREC to treat Ponds for weeds over the next three weeks During the next three weeks, weather permitting, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will treat six downstate ponds for aquatic nuisance weeds that, left unchecked, can choke the waters, crowd out other, more beneficial plant species and prevent fishing and boating access. The target aquatic species is hydrilla, a non-native plant that likely entered the state through the aquarium trade. The Division will apply Sonar, an EPAregistered and approved aquatic

herbicide containing fluridone. Sonar has been used in Delaware since the 1980s and has been proven safe and effective for controlling hydrilla. The ponds to be treated in Sussex County are Millsboro Pond; and Chipmans Pond, Tussock Pond and Horseys Pond near Laurel. Residents along the shoreline of each pond will receive a handdelivered notice of the treatments. In addition, signs will be posted in the boat ramp area of each

pond on the day of treatment. The only special precaution for residents is a 30-day restriction from the day of treatment on the use of water from the ponds to irrigate crops, grass, flowers or gardens. “Residents who live beside the ponds and those directly downstream should not use pond water to irrigate their gardens, yards or agricultural lands for 30 days following treatment to avoid possible damage to their plantings,” cautioned Craig Shirey, Fisheries biologist and environmental pro-

Delmar New Century Club meets The Delmar New Century Club held their April meeting at the Delmar Library. The guest speaker, presented by Conservation Chairman, Brenda Morris was Chris Walters from the Downtown Revitilization Committee. Walters gave an update on the downtown streetscape project and the Delmar Museum. Dr. Larmore’s old office is being turned into the museum. He also shared plans about the upcoming 150 year celebration for Delmar in September, which will be a week-long event. Several members of the New Century Club will attend the annual state convention in Dover next month. The Club visited a local nursing home on Earth Day to help residents plant bulbs and has started a monthly Garden Club with able residents to update the outdoor garden area. The club plans to have members from the LEAP Program

come to the Library with their dogs to read with the children and will host another cooking program with children and their par-

ents. Other items include supporting the Child Advocacy Program and its recycling and repurposing program.

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family fishing fun day - Laurel Mayor John Shwed cuts ribbon to officially announce the second annual Fish’n For Sight Tournament, June 6. Accompanying the mayor is McGruff The Crime Dog from the Laurel Police Department (John Ryall) and Leo The Lion (Bob Martin). The tournament will take place again this year on Saturday, June 6, at Johnny Janosik Park, beginning at 8 a.m. sharp to noon. At this time (noon) the fishing entries will get a free lunch. No Rain Date (we will fish in the rain).

gram manager. Shirey also noted the Division would like to remind residents that in order to use any water from Delaware’s freshwater ponds, a permit from the DNREC Division of Water Resources is required. Next year, under a new notification system, only those residents who have these permits will receive individual notice of the treatments, he added. Use of Sonar does not pose any threat to wildlife, including

fish. “There are no restrictions on fishing or consumption of fish as a result of these planned treatments,” Shirey said. For more information on the treatment of the ponds, call the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries Section, at 302-7399914. For information on obtaining an irrigation permit from the Division of Water Resources, call Patty E. Murray at 302-739-9945.

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MORNING STAR • MAY 21 - 27, 2009

Duo is set to race in the Bullrun Rally this summer By Lynn R. Parks

In past years, the Bullrun car rally has attracted celebrities including Paris Hilton and basketball star Dennis Rodman. Famed race car driver Mario Andretti has even participated. Names of the celebrities who will participate in this year’s Bullrun have not been released yet. But two men who will definitely be joining in the rally are Brian Shannon and Billy Groton, both of Seaford. “The opportunity to be involved in something like this only comes along once,” said Shannon, a real estate agent with Laurel Realty and property manager for the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation. “I hate to use the phrase ‘Once in a lifetime,’ but to me I guess it really is that.” “I’ve never done anything like this,” added Groton, who owns Groton Performance, an auto shop in Seaford. “It’s going to be a ball.” The men, making up Team Grand National, will be driving Shannon’s muscle car, a 1987 Buick Regal Grand National. The year it was made, it was the fastest car produced in the United States, Shannon said. Shannon just bought the car three weeks ago, but already it bears its vanity license tags: “Bullrun.” “That just shows how serious we are about this,” Shannon said. The Bullrun Rally is limited to 100 cars. Organizers want people who are “true car enthusiasts,” Shannon said, and who have the stamina and nerve for a week-long car rally. “This is not for the faint of heart,” he added. Each car can have two drivers; for an additional registration fee, passengers can ride along. (Shannon declined to say how much he is paying to participate in the race.) Each year, the rally, which is in its sixth year, has a different starting and ending point. In its first year, drivers went from Los Angeles to Miami. Last year, the rally went from Calgary in Alberta, Canada, to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Brian Shannon says that the new vanity license plate that he put on his Grand National shows how serious he and codriver Billy Groton are about the upcoming Bullrun Rally. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

This year’s Bullrun will start in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday, July 11. It will travel about 3,000 miles and will end up in Austin, Texas, on Friday, July 17. At the start of each day, drivers will be told where that evening’s rallying point is. Until then, rallying points, and the location of that evening’s party, remain a secret. Drivers will be free to use whatever route they want to get to the rallying points. “There are no rules to how we get there,” Shannon said. Each leg of the rally will be timed. At the end, the winning car will be the one that took the shortest time from New York to Austin. But there won’t be any prizes given out — no money, not even a trophy. The winner will get nothing but the satisfaction of having won. “That right there is a sign of how much these guys love doing this,” Shannon said. After the Friday-night party in Austin, Shannon and Groton will get right back in the Buick and head for Seaford. They intend to take a more direct route than they took going west, coming home in two or three days. But they hope that that isn’t the end of their driving together. Within the month, they will hear whether they have been accepted as candidates on Speed TV’s “Bullrun,” a four-week reality show. 800 S. Market St., Blades, Del.

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Shannon and Groton have applied for season three of the show, which will feature 12 two-driver teams vying to be the last one standing. According to the Speed TV website: “Teams must use every trick under their hoods, choose alliances carefully and navigate down to the last turn in order to make it to daily checkpoints first or risk finding themselves in the most explosive challenges ever seen on television.” Both Shannon and Groton credit their dads, John Shannon and Bill Groton, for sparking their interest in cars. “When you’re a young boy and your father is out in the garage working on a car, you’re going to go out there with him,” Shannon said. Both started working in garages as teenagers and have collected old cars since then. Shannon’s first car was a 1957 Chevy, Groton’s was a 1966 GTO.

“And I still have it — in pieces,” Groton said. Both men own a 1967 Pontiac Tempest; Shannon’s is two-door and Groton’s is four-door. They have gone on several car tours together and often race at the Delmar Drag Strip. Despite their long-time familiarity with cars and racing, both are looking forward to July’s rally. “People come from all over the world to do the Bullrun,” Shannon said. “It’s going to be really neat to drive in the rally, and to be rubbing elbows with people who, well, are out of our league,” added Groton. And don’t think that they aren’t dreaming about winning, even if there isn’t a trophy. “We have as good a chance as anyone out there to come in first,” said Groton.

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Community Bulletin Board Farmers and Artisans Market

Seaford’s Farmers and Artisans Market will be open for the 2009 season from Saturday, June 13 to Saturday, Sept. 26 in Kiwanis Park on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Kiwanis Park is located at the intersection of Atlanta Road and Stein Highway. We encourage local growers to join us by bringing your locally grown and/or organic fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, plants and cut flowers. For registration information, visit www.seafordmarket.vpweb.com or email or call the Market Master, Sonja Mehaffey at 2cats-sonja@comcast.net or 302-245-9494.

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SSA opens this weekend

The Seaford Swimming Association will open for the 2009 season on Memorial Day Weekend. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. SSA, a family-oriented pool located in a wooded setting on Craigs Mill Pond Road, is welcoming new members. Recreational swimming, picnics, swimming lessons, swim team, parties and family activities are offered throughout the summer. For more information or a membership application, call 629-8773 or visit www.swimssa.com.

Class of ‘98 reunion

The Seaford High School Class of 1998 is planning a reunion on Friday, June 26 at the Dogfish Head Brewpub in Rehoboth Beach. For more information, email Andrea Jones at seaford98@gmail. com.

TOPS open house

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) will hold an open house on Tuesday evening, June 9, to introduce their program to anyone interested in losing weight. TOPS is a non-profit organization with an annual fee of $26. For more information, call 628-1618 or 629-8216.

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Easter Seals fundraiser

Schwan’s fundraiser to benefit Easter Seals will be held at the Century 21 TullRamey office on Rt. 13, Saturday, May 23 from 10-2 p.m.

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Saturday, May 23 10-2 p.m. at the Century 21 Tull-Ramey office on Rt. 13. Car wash will benefit Sussex Tech Key Club. Donations appreciated.

Delaware Teen Challenge

Do a good deed today for Delaware Teen Challenge (formerly Seaford Mission). Donate your old or unused vehicle. Get a tax write off and help someone with life controlling problems. Call Delaware Teen Challenge at 629-2559.

Laurel F.D. Auxiliary fundraiser

The Laurel Fire Dept. Auxiliary is currently participating in a fund-raiser sponsored by an Avon representative called, “Bentley the Bear.” This fundraiser will continue until May 31. The cost is $19.99 and the intention of this fund-raiser is to ask individuals or organizations to consider purchasing a minimum of one of these bears which can be donated to either a local fire department, police department, hospital or nursing-care facility. Contact any member of the Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary or send your check or money order payable to the Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary in the amount of $19.99 to 207 W. Tenth St., Laurel, DE 19956. Include where you would like “Bentley” donated. The Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary is currently seeking new members. Anyone interested in joining, contact any current member of the auxiliary or contact the Laurel Fire Department at 875-3081.

American Legion Auxiliary

Laurel American Legion Auxiliary is offering two - $1,000 scholarships. Applications can be picked up at the office of Laurel High School.

Laurel Ruritan Club barbecue

The Laurel Ruritan Club will have a chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at O’Neal’s Antiques, Rt. 13, Laurel. Cost is $7 per dinner. Proceeds to benefit local charities.

Annual ALS walk

The Laurel Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society is hosting its First Annual ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease walk on Saturday, May 30.

It is an hour walk and can be done at any time between 9 and 11 a.m. The walk will be held at the Laurel Middle School’s hockey field. There is no registration fee; the formation of teams is encouraged. There is a minimum donation of $50 per team. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It is a terminal illness that affects as many as 30,000 people annually. For more information contact Amy Handy or Kim Ralph at the Laurel Middle School, 875-6110.

‘Fish’n for Sight’

The Laurel Lions are getting ready for the 2nd annual “Fish’n For Sight” Tournament, June 6. Getting sponsors to pledge their support is necessary to enter the tournament. One completed pledge sheet will enter two people to fish, one of the two must be an adult. Information and pledge sheets are available at Laurel Petroleum or A & K Enterprises by the bridge, or any Laurel Lion. The tournament on June 6 is a free fishing day in Delaware, which means no license is needed, in addition to the free fishing license a free lunch will be for all fishermen with completed pledge sheets. There also will be prizes, fishing rods, tackle boxes, and trophies. All prizes based on the biggest fish. The tournament will take place at Johnny Janosik Park, June 6, 8 a.m. Rain or Shine.

AARP Driver Course

An AARP Driver Safety Course will be held at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on Monday, June 8. This refresher course will be held from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $12 per AARP member and $14 for non-members. You must register in advance and have had the AARP Driver Safety Course within the last three years to take the refresher course. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a deduction on the liability portion of their automobile insurance. To register, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Budgeting workshop

Samuel F. Slabaugh Sr., a certified financial planner professional, of EST Financial Group will present a one hour budgeting workshop at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on Tuesday, June 9 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Yard-Bake-Craft Sale

Todd’s Chapel, Greenwood, will hold a Stimulus Package, Yard-Bake-Craft Sale on May 30 (rain or shine) beginning at 7 a.m. Hundreds of items, new and used: master bakers table, garden plants, clothing, hand-woven baskets, hand stitched totes and handbags, hand-crochet kitchen helpers, cemetery silks, brands (Longaberger & others), some furniture. Follow signs on Rt. 16 to Todd’s Chapel or (if rain) Todd’s Community Center.

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Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. through May for the Greenwood Dinner Club. This will be an evening of fellowship and a delicious dinner entrée, dessert and beverage. Cost for members is $5 and non-members are $6. For menus or more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237. AUTHENTIC MEXICAN

The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center will visit the Salisbury Zoo on Friday, June 19. We will leave the center at 10 a.m. and the zoo at 2 p.m. Cost, which is $4 for members and $6 for non-members, includes transportation and a picnic lunch. The public is invited to attend. For reservation or more information, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

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Scrapbook classes

Scrapbooking classes will be held at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center on the first & third Thursdays, each month beginning in May from 1 p.m.2:30 p.m. Join us at the center for free scrapbooking classes in May and June. July classes are $3 each class. For more information call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

and sausage breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s. Breakfast sponsored by Atmosphere of Praise Choir with proceeds benefiting Atmosphere of Praise Ministries and Mission Trip to Africa for Stacy Waters-Hall. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice, tea or coffee. Cost is $5 per person. For tickets, contact Stacy at 302-228-7884, Pat at 302-245-8969 or Ginger at 302-542-5752.

Craft supply swap

The Craft Supply Swap at the Greenwood Public Library on Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 pm. There is no charge for this event. For questions, please call 3495309. The Greenwood Public Library is located at 100 Mill St., just east of the railroad tracks in Greenwood.

Wii Fit at CHEER Center

Wii Fit Exercise begins this month on Mondays and Thursdays at the Greenwood CHEER Activity Center, 41 Schulze Road in Greenwood, Delaware. Wii Fit is a combination of fitness and fun. By playing a little every day, you can work toward personal goals of better health and fitness. To begin training or for more information call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council is sponsoring a Twilight Cheerleading Camp from Monday, June 8 to Thursday, June 11 at Delmar Middle/ High School from 6 to 8 p.m., for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. The Delmar High School Varsity Cheerleading Squad will be the instructors for the clinic. The cost is $25 per girl and financial assistance is available. You do not have to be a Girl Scout to register. For details call Pat Lewis at 410742-5107 or 800-374-9811, ext. 26.

Public Hearing

The Board of Trustees of the Bridgeville Public Library invites the community to a public hearing to discuss the future of the current library facility on Thursday May 28, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. For more information call Karen Johnson, Director at 302-337-7401

Memorial Day Celebration

The Town of Bridgeville will host a Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 25, 9:30 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial in the Bridgeville Cemetery. Please join us for this special recognition of our veterans.

Mt. Calvary UMC events

Mt. Calvary UMC in Bridgeville will host the following events: Saturday, June 6, 8 to 10 a.m., All u can eat pancake

The city of Harrington extends an invitation to all those who would like to participate in its 31st Annual Heritage Day celebration on Saturday, August 28. That includes exhibitors, crafts demonstrators and vendors offering food and other merchandise who would like to reserve space for the day. Planners are also looking for anyone who would like to join the parade - individual marchers, groups, floats, organizations, vehicles, bands and others. For information or entries, call Bill Falasco, Harrington Parks & Recreation, 398-7975. Enjoy a garden walk on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Sussex County Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. Visit with the gardeners and enjoy the spring blooms. The garden is located at 16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown. For more information, call 302856-2585, ext. 540.

Ruritan Club

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

Laurel Senior Center trips

Smith Island - Luncheon and Cruise, May 26, Cost $41. Myrtle Beach – Shows, Sun and Fun, June 1-5, Cost $639 Double. Call Laurel Senior Center at 875-2536 for further information.

Seaford AARP trips offered

Seaford AARP Chapter 1084 is offering the following trips, all open to the public. All trips leave from Peebles parking lot in Seaford. July 1 - Dutch Apple Dinner Theater in Lancaster, Pa. to see a show called “Singin’in the Rain.” Bus leaves at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $79. September 2 - Rainbow Dinner Theater in Paradise, Pa. to see “Uncle Chick’s Last Wish,” a comedy that will keep you laughing the entire show. His last wish includes ashes scattered on his favorite beach, which happens to be a nude beach. Bus leaves 7:30 a.m. Cost: $70. September 12-18 Mackinac Island, Michigan. Your first stay will be in Frankenmuth with a guided tour around town to show points of interest.

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Friends fundraiser

The Friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote. All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations, any day, any meal. Take and fill out the comment card, staple your reciept to the comment card and drop it off at The Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or The Providence Sales Cottage at Heritage Shores. For more information, call Pat McDonald at 337-7192.

Heritage Day in Harrington

Garden walk in Georgetown

Twilight Cheerleading Camp

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Ryan Long Memorial Race

Harrington Raceway will host a race in memory of Army Spc. Ryan Long on Thursday, May 21 at 5:15 p.m. Ryan, a 1999 Seaford High graduate, was killed in action on April 3, 2003 in the war in Iraq. There will be live harness racing and dining available in the clubhouse. Harrington Raceway invites everyone to come out and participate in this night of racing. For clubhouse reservations, call 302-398-5920. For more information, call 875-7768 and ask for Keith White.

Chicken/dumpling fundraiser

A chicken/dumpling fundraiser dinner will be held May 23, from 4-6 p.m. at the Bethel Church Community House - west of Seaford, at north end of Oak Grove Road. Eat-in or carry-out. Price of $8 includes dessert. For tickets call Eleanor Russell 410-754-8681 or Lucy Slacum at 629-7117.

Chinese Auction

Georgetown AARP 5340 will host a Chinese Auction at the Sussex Pines Country Club, Georgetown, on Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m. There will be many wonderful items to choose from. Call Pat at 856-6178 or 542-6171 for more information.

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PAGE 20 There will be a visit to Christmas Wonderland after the tour. There will be a surprise activity the following morning before you are off to explore these Barvarian shops on your own. Then the ferry across to Mackinac Island where you will have a carriage tour around the island, including a stop off at Arch Rock before being dropped off at the Grand Hotel for a buffet lunch. Time to tour the island on foot, bicycle, or horse & carriage before turning in for the night. Next stop is Saulte St. Marie to have a boat ride thru the Soo Locks before exploring the town and ending the day at the Kewadin Casinio. Cost: $790pp double. October 16 - Strasburg, Pa. Enjoy lunch on board the train and then enjoy time back at the railroad museum before departing for home. Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. Cost: $69. November 16-20 - Ashville, North Carolina to visit the Biltmore Estates at Christmas. A candlelight dinner at Deerpark, on the grounds and then a candlelight tour of the Biltmore. Visit the farms, winery and the grounds. A Christmas show at the Carolina Dinner Theater and also at the Wohlfahrt Dinner Theater. Visit Chimney Rock Park, Moose Cafe’at the Farmers Market, the Smith McDowell House and a bus tour of Ashville, N.C. Bus leaves 7 a.m. Cost: $589pp double. For more information on any of these trips, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

Rails & Trails

Escorted motor-coach trip to Waterville Valley, New Hampshire sponsored by the Seaford WPS, Sept. 21-24. Four days and three nights – cost $639 per person, includes lodging, three breakfasts, three dinners, entertainment, cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee, Castle in the clouds, Rock Estates, Mt. Washington Cog Railway, dinner on Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad, Wolfeboro Village, all gratuities, taxes and baggage handling. For additional information contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.

Branson trip

Nanticoke Senior Center and Curran Travel are providing a trip to Branson on Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Wednesday, Oct. 21. The trip includes: round trip Motorcoach transportation, eight nights accommodations, great sightseeing tours, admission to nine great shows including Mickey Gilley, Lee Greenwood & the Bellamy Brothers, and Shoji Tabuci. Cost is $1,075 per person-double occu-

MORNING STAR • MAY 21 - 27, 2009 pancy, $1,355 single occupancy. A $200 deposit is required. Call the center for more information, 629-4939.

Bethel UMC trip

Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church is sponsoring a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. to attend Gaitherfest with Bill and Gloria Gaither. Prices: single, $750; double, $575 per person (2 in a room); triple, $525 per person (3 in a room); quad, $525 per person (4 in a room). Deposit of $150 per couple with booking, $75 for single. Tour includes: Thursday, Oct. 1, arrive in Myrtle Beach, S.C. at the Beach Cove Resort. Dinner at Chestnut Hill Restaurant. Friday, Oct. 2, Breakfast buffet at the hotel, Myrtle Beach Low Country Tour, shopping at Broadway at the Beach. Return to hotel to freshen up and at 6 p.m. go to Gaitherfest show at the Convention Center. Sunday, Oct. 4, breakfast buffet at the hotel and return for home. All included in prices above. Deposit of $150 per couple with booking; $75 for single. Includes three Gaither concerts. Call 302-875-5448 for more information.

Embroiders’ Guild

The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month Sept. through June at 10 a.m. at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. We welcome all levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced. For more information call 410-208-9386.

Republican Club

The 40th District Republican Club will meet at the Laurel Public Library on Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Shaun Fink will be our guest speaker for the evening. For more information, call Monet Smith at 302-875-7384 or Larry Calhoun at 302-8757595.

Young Republicans

The Sussex County Young Republicans will meet on Thursday, May 28 at the law offices of Tunnell and Raysor located at 30 E. Pine St. in Georgetown (behind the County Administration Building; park behind the building). The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. All young Americans ages

13-29 are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Monet Smith at 302-875-7384.

SCRWC meeting

The May meeting of the Sussex County Republican Women’s Club will be held at the Sussex Pines Country Club on Wednesday, May 27 at 10:45 a.m. The featured speaker at this luncheon meeting will be House Minority Whip Dan Short who will give members and guests an update on recent legislation. The “Bit of Broadway, Act II” that was scheduled for the evening of June 12 has been postponed until next spring. The cost of the luncheon is $15. To make reservations, call Kathy Vengazo at 302-5394757. For more club information and club activities, visit www.scrwc.net.

Republican Club

The Seaford Republican Women’s Club will meet on Thursday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. The speaker will be Vicky Marquis of Trinity Distribution Services. She will talk about the Trinity Foundation, a charitable organization established by Trinity to offer assistance throughout Delaware. The meeting is open to the public. There is no charge. Lunch from the menu is optional. For further information call Sharlana Edgell at 629-7123.

39th District Democrats

The 39th District Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on June 18, at Pizza King in Seaford. Join us in welcoming guest speaker, Pat Ewing, the new Sussex County Democratic chairperson. There will be a “Meet & Greet” at 6:30 p.m., following the meeting at 7 p.m.

Georgetown AARP

Join Georgetown AARP Chapter 5340 at their monthly luncheon meetings held on the first Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club. For details contact: Dee Richards at 302-8415066.

S.C.W. Democrat Club

The Sussex County Women’s Democrat Club to meet Thursday, May 21, at 5:30 p. m. at the Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown. The Guest speaker is Karen Weldin-Stewart, Insurance Commissioner for Delaware. Contact Catherine King for details and reservations at 628-9080 or e-mail Ladyedk@comcast.net. Members are asked to bring a friend. Guests are always welcome.

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Annual Strawberry Festival was a huge success What a great busy day on Saturday, May 16, proved to be. Blades at urPhy Fire Department, David Ruff, Wayne Chaffich and all, congratula... but churning tions on your great achievement of ice cream with Marvil 75 years service to your community. I recently saw how great your Tice and others dedication is. I apologize for not behind the [Mt. Zion] getting there Saturday to personchurch is a great ally thank you, but as I am finding out more all the time, I don’t move memory. quite as fast as I once did. So I did not get out of Laurel, but I am sure there is great coverage in the paper. You say, you didn’t go? Next year Now for the quote of the week, Wayne you’d better, no matter what age you will Givens was scooping up free homemade enjoy it and with all those strawberries it ice cream for the Hen House customers was a great event. Saturday and I told Tim Walker, who was The day was capped off (sounds like a standing near by, what a great job Wayne strawberry story) with the Annual Laurel was doing with the ice cream. Tim in his Alumni Association Banquet which will humorous West Virginia drawl, looked be covered separately. Some 23 graduates over at Wayne and said as only he can; were awarded scholarships and witnessed “Yup, they finally found something he can the generosity of members of the class of do.” There just isn’t any respect, is there 1956, Helen Kirk, Deputy Ellis Fund and Wayne, but a lot of laughs to be sure. others. I hope in years to come they will be part of this great event. First thing Saturday morning was a trip to St. Philip’s Church Parish Hall and to The other day Bryant Richardson and I see a busy group getting ready for the big had a conversation about 4th of July seedday of the Laurel Strawberry Festival. Next spitting legend and former council presiwas a visit to some of the homes on the dent of Bridgeville Joe Conaway. “What’s tour and I am sorry, I never got to them all, he doing?” asked Bryant. but I did get to meet Gwenivere the cow, “I don’t know, but we would know it, if at the home of Lois West at 106 West 6th he were around here,” I said. St. Her gardens were fascinating and just “Where did the seed trophy go,” asked beautiful as were the gardens of Marvin Bryant? “Did he get to keep it?” and Sharon Jones on 31858 Gordy Road. “Get to keep it, he sleeps with it,” I told The Wisteria House Garden on Pine Street Bryant as we laughed at the Bridgeville was a trip through days ago when gardens legend. and flowers were such an important part of Really though, I think when county a home, a showplace and an area for guests council president, Vance Phillips started to enjoy the shade. the event, he intended for the trophy to Not on the tour but equally enjoyable end up in Laurel’s showcase, but it did was the garden of Dr. Vance Pruitt on the not work as the little-round-man from north end of Pine Street. A knock on the Bridgeville north took the “Laurels” back door brought Dr. Pruitt out to explain to us home. his primitive garden with the leaf lettuce, Seriously though folks, this year there basil, strawberries and so much more. The will be a 4th of July watermelon eating garden did not take up much space but was contest, hot dog eating contest, pie eating so well taken care of and you could tell Dr. contest and a cake and pie bake off. Pruitt was very proud of it. I thought after Everyone is eligible to participate and all this I was in Williamsburg, Va., and I get your name in early enough and your had not even gone to the Studley House photo can be in the program. Call 302-875yet. I’ll save my comments on this for a 9319 for more information. future issue, as they will be long. Also, as usual Eleanor Henry opened A week ago, I had a nice conversation Henry’s Store for everyone to enjoy and with Iris Givens. Mt. Zion United Methodenjoy it they did. A great job by St Philip’s ist Church had just completed their turn at and the Laurel Garden Club.

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the weekly, “Feed The Hungry” at Centenary Church. Mt. Zion is a small group now and it is difficult for a small group to pull this off, but Mt. Zion still does it three times a year. In addition they have other fall events and next Saturday is their ice cream social at the Community House from 3-6 p.m. For orders you may call Burton and Irma Givens at 875-3055. In the early days of our marriage we attended church there, living about a quarter of a mile from it. What great people they were and still are. I could fill pages with great memories from our brief time there starting with Pastor Van Clief. The Preston Fleetwoods were just one of the most kind and loving people. I can still see them at my door with dinner during a sick spell Kay had during one of her pregnancies. Madelyn Lewis is certainly another very dedicated member of that church. I won’t mention any more for fear of leaving someone out but churning ice cream with Marvil Tice and others behind the church is a great memory. Of course my boys got their turn sitting on the old wooden churns and they even got to try and turn the handle a little. Memories, memories, Mt. Zion Church you are a wonderful memory of our life and helped two struggling newlyweds go in the right direction. We haven’t forgot you one bit as good deeds are always remembered.

I got this most beautiful letter from Barbara Whaley this past week and Barbara, I thank you for it. The other week I was trying to think of Laurel authors and she filled me in on her classmate Tommy Starnes and a book entitled “Through Earth to Faith.” Also add to the list are recent authors, David Elliott, who has authored two books — one being “Tales of a Traveling Man.” The most recent though will have to be Laurel graduate James Diehl, who was profiled in a story last week. Add the ones already mentioned, Roger Martin, Ned Davis, Robert Phillips and Bobby Goff and I think you are pretty close to having a full list of them. I really enjoyed Barbara’s humorous stories of her classmates, Tommy Starnes and Bobby Goff, who both became preachers, “Tommy and Bobby were both my classmates and two of the nicest people I’ve ever known, that Tommy became a minister was no surprise; but Bobby was kind of a mischievous guy who kept everyone laughing.” Barbara goes on to tell of Bobby coming to school (around 1950) one day with a black armband on. In those days it meant someone near and dear to you had passed away. Everyone was sad and wanted to tell Bobby how sorry they were, but did not know what to say until they learned the person who had passed away was country singer Hank Williams. Bobby, you might say, had the “Long Gone Lonesome Blues.” Nothing like a good story. Thanks again Barbara.

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Church Bulletins Booker Street Church of God

100 Men & Women in an African Attire Service, featuring the Dynamic Duo of Evangelist Frank Gibbs and Evangelist Felisa Hazzard, will be at the Booker Street Church of God, Georgetown, on Sunday, May 24 at 5 p.m. A free will offering will be taken. For more information call Sister Long at 8550959; or Sister Allen at 684-4542. Bishop Marvin Morris is pastor.

Macedonia AME Church

On Saturday, May 23 at 6 p.m., there will be a Lay Worship Service Revival Night with Pastor Shirley Caldwell from St. John AME Zion United Methodist of Laurel. A free will offering will be taken. On Sunday, May 24 at 4 p.m., there will be a Lay Worship Service Annual Lay Day with the Rev. Frances Benson from John Wesley Deliverance Center, Dover. For more information, contact Ronell Brown at 302-625-5098.

St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holds Bible study

Janet Hubbard of St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church will be coordinating a Bible study of the book of Esther. The group will meet in St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish House. Additional information can be obtained by calling Janet at 628-0417.

Gospel Explosion

All Walks Of Life, 30599 N. Sussex Highway, Laurel, where apostle Randy and prophetess Lorrie Jones are pastors, will hold its annual Gospel Explosion on

May 30, at 6 p.m., convening at Citadel of Hope in Seaford. For details contact Elder T.D. Drummond at 302-519-9761.

Bethel U.M.C. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Jim Hughes Ministries presents Disciple â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thomasâ&#x20AC;? in drama Sunday, May 31, at 10 a.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church, west of Seaford at North and Oak Grove roads. Jim Hughes writes, sings and portrays powerful gospel messages and has been associated in this type of ministry since 1971. For additional information call Lucy Slacum 629-7117.

Christ Lutheran benefit sale

Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, will hold its annual Yard Sale event on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Scrapple sandwiches and bake sale goods will be available. Space available, $10 each. Call 629-9755, for more information.

Gospel Concert

St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church in Laurel will present Southern Gospel Music and old favorites by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Crossroadsâ&#x20AC;? group on Sunday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. Directions: Alt 13 south Laurel, towards Delmar. Turn right on St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road and follow to church on right. For more information, call 8752273.

Ice cream sale

Mt. Zion Methodist Church, located on alternate Route 13 between Laurel

and Seaford, will host an ice cream sale on Saturday, May 23, at 9 a.m. Flavors include vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pineapple and banana. Pre-orders may be placed at 875-3055 or 629-7110.

St Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elects new Vestry

The following parishioners were elected to the Vestry of St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church at their Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 19: Bonnie Getz, Janet Hubbard, Noel Sizemore and Sue Short. They join Dawn Conaway, Jinny Coxe, Jim Crescenzo, Edris Irwin, Amy Larson, Bruce LeVan, and Herb Quick to fill out the Vestry for the coming year. Herb Quick will serve as Senior Warden and Jim Crescenzo will serve as Junior Warden. Dawn Conaway was elected as delegate to the Diocesan convention. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato is the Rector of St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. A brunch of soup, salad and bread was served after the 9 a.m. service before the Annual Meeting was convened.

No Name Band at Grace UMC

The No Name Band will be at Grace United Methodist Church Hall, Georgetown, on Friday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact Everett Warrington at 302-337-7198.

Summer Hymn Sing

Galestown United Methodist Church Annual Summer Hymn Sing, on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. presenting Charlie Paparella, Most of the Travels with Charlie on WBOC-TV16, and C. Bud Scott. The

public is invited to an afternoon of song, praise and fellowship. A hot buffet style meal will be held immediately following the service.

The Cash Family

The Cash Family will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Singing The Gospel for Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christâ&#x20AC;? at Laurel Baptist Church on June 7, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard (west side of 13 A, approximately two miles south of town). Any questions call Shirley at 875-2314.

Delaware Teen Challenge

Delaware Teen Challenge Fundraising Banquet will be Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at Sam Yoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Building, 89 Hunting Quarter Road, Houston. Tickets are $15 and includes dinner, beverages and program, Teen Challenge Choir and Testimonies. For tickets and table reservations of eight contact: Sue Bramble at 302-6292559. Love offering to follow. Guest speaker: Pastor Tim Dilena, visiting pastor at Times Square Church. Pastor Tim has been the visiting pastor at David Wilkersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time Square Church for the last 12 years, where he ministers monthly. He has spoken for Promise Keepers, Major League Baseball and Football Teams, colleges and seminaries across denominational lines. He has written for magazines and periodicals and has his own Christian Perspective Column in a Detroit Entertainment Magazine. He is a contributor to the Thomas Nelson â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revival Bible.â&#x20AC;?

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

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

1010S.C entral Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE Rev. Donna Hinkle, Pastor Church: 875-4233 Sunday Services: 8:30 am Praise 9:30 am Sunday School,10:45 am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

Centenary United Methodist Church â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where Caring is Sharingâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;NEW SONG!â&#x20AC;? - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m. Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Rev. K. Wayne Grier, Pastor, 875-3983 200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.

St. Philipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church 600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956

(302) 875-3644 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

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

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

)+,$%* ' 1 .( $))& ' "! %#$- * ' 1 .( %#$- * ' Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., &( .

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m.

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.

.( $))& ' 1 )+,$%* ' Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m. www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

Delmar Wesleyan Church 800 East Street Delmar, MD 21875 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Church That Caresâ&#x20AC;? 410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch

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Yard-Bake-Craft Sale

Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chapel, Greenwood, will hold a Yard-Bake-Craft Sale on May 30 (rain or shine) beginning at 7 a.m. Hundreds of items, new and used: master bakers table, garden plants, clothing, hand-woven baskets, hand stitched totes and handbags, hand-crochet kitchen helpers, cemetery silks, brands (Longaberger & others), some furniture. Follow signs on Rt. 16 to Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel or (if rain) Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Center.

Conleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rummage Sale

Conleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UMC, located at 22150 Robinsonville Rd. in Lewes, will have many of their treasures for sale to raise funds for a new church building on Saturday June 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (weather permitting). The United Methodist Women will have lunch available for purchase, plus a bake sale. For more information, contact the church office at 945-1881.

Travis Lee Band in concert

The Travis Lee Band will present a worship concert on Wednesday, June 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Atlanta Road Alliance Church. The concert, which is for youth and

young adults, is free; CDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be available for purchase and an offering will be taken. There will be time to hang out with the band and enjoy light refreshments after the concert. The Travis Lee Band, headquartered in Missouri, has opened for ZOE Girl and was a finalist in the Christian Artist Talent Search in 2005. The band recently toured Zambia and led worship throughout the U.S. and Canada with organizations such as Centrifuge Camps and World Changers.Atlanta Road Alliance Church is located at 22625 Atlanta Road in Seaford. For more information, call the church at 629-5600.

Back to the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sock Hop

A Back to the 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sock Hop will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall in Seaford. The event includes dinner - hamburgers, hot dogs and make your own ice cream sundae - and live music by the Cave Men Band. Tickets are $10 per person. The event is sponsored by St. Molua Council #4075, Knights of Columbus.

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Obituaries Agnes C. Robinson, 81 Agnes C. Robinson, of Delmar, formerly of Laurel, died peacefully at her home in Delmar on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She was born in Sheboygan, Wis., a daughter of Matthew and Emma Draeger Jaeckels. Agnes worked various jobs in her lifetime, but none was as important to her as raising her family. Since the early 1950s she was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel, where she enjoyed attending many church functions and loved her church family. She was also a member of the Lunch Bunch Red Hat Society, the Laurel Senior Center and the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Post 19 in Laurel. Mrs. Robinson loved spending time with family and friends, attending ball games, school concerts, going to the beach and, although she was an excellent cook, she loved eating out. She was an avid bingo player and card player. She is survived by a daughter, Martha E. Whaley and her husband, Bill of Laurel; a sister, Esther Gannigan of Pittsville, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Nack Baker and Martha Windsor, both of Laurel; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Nelson Windsor, who passed in 1962; her second husband, Richard Keith Robinson, who passed in 2001; a brother, Raymond Nack; and sisters, Mary Schneider, Helen Slatcher, Caroline Parr, and an infant sister, Annie Jaeckels. A memorial service was held Friday, May 15, at Christ United Methodist Church, Laurel. The Rev. Donna S. Hinkle officiated. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Christ United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Nancy Trivits Roxburgh, 85 Nancy Marie Trivits Roxburgh, of 1075 U.S. Highway 17 South in Elizabeth City, NC died Friday, May 8, 2009 in Winslow Memorial Home. She was born in Cannon Crossing, daughter of Charles Ellsworth and Bertha Baker Workman Trivits. She was a Methodist and a veteran of World War II hav-

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Happy Birthday (5-17-31) to My Wonderful & Loving Husband, Alton L. Passwaters. I wish you were still here by my side everyday. I know you are with me in spirit and I love you with every beat of my heart. Happy Birthday in Heaven, Alton. Our Anniversary is coming soon, May 22nd, and I wish you could be here to celebrate it with me. I miss you, my love, and I love you with all my heart. Your L oving Wife, Sylvia

ing served in the U.S. Navy. Mrs. Roxburgh is survived by one daughter, Ann Kemm and husband Larry of Elizabeth City, N.C.; one son, Kenneth M. Roxburgh, Jr. and wife Jo of Stafford, Virginia; three brothers, Leon Trivits of Seaford, P.T. (Francis) Trivits of Bridgeville, and Ray Trivits and wife Gloria of Greenwood; four grandchildren, Edward Mitchell of Kitty Hawk, NC, Jean Felix of California, Tina Stavek of Hawaii, and Jessica Roxburgh of Dumfries, VA; and four great granddaughters. Memorial service will be held at Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville with Pastor Dale Brown officiating on Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to Gideon International, PO Box 104800, Nashville, TN 37214 can be made in her honor.

Nellie E. Dolby, 98 Nellie E. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nellâ&#x20AC;? Dolby of Seaford, died on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Mrs. Dolby was a registered nurse at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford retiring in 1967. She was a member of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Colonies and a former member of the Soroptimist Club. Nellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first husband, George R. Huston, died in 1957. Her second husband, Alton J. Dolby, died in 1982. She is survived by a son, Jim Huston and his wife Donna, a daughter Carol Jean Huston, two grandchildren, Stephen Huston and his wife Donna D Huston and Marie Parietti and her husband Tom, four great-grandchildren, Abigail Huston, Russell Parietti, Robert

Parietti and Matthew Parietti. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 19, at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church, Pine & Poplar Streets, Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church, PO Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements were by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Norman G. Sullivan, 85 Norman (Peanut) G. Sullivan, of Delmar, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. He was born in Delmar, a son of Ernest and Katie Sullivan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 88th Infantry Division during World War II. He retired in 1982 after more than 40 years of service for Conrail. He was a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way employees, a member of the Delmar VFW Post 8276 and a member of St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church in Delmar. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Emily Jane Sullivan; a son, Terry Sullivan of Crofton, MD, and his companion, Kathleen Smith of Bethesda, MD; a daughter, Norma Panichella and her husband, Daniel of Delmar; grandchildren, Christopher Sullivan of Baltimore, Kelly Sullivan of Davidsonville, MD, Nicholas Panichella and Adam Panichella, both of Delmar; a sister, Virginia Segars of Mardela Springs, MD, and many nieces and nephews.

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CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BELL CHOIR - After the warm response received at their 1st performance, the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bell Choir Ministry of Messiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard Church will offer their rendition of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Mighty Fortress is our Godâ&#x20AC;? followed by a vocal presentation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;God is Biggerâ&#x20AC;? this Sunday May 24 at 9:30 a.m. Messiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard is located on Rt. 13 in Laurel. All are welcome.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Edward, Clifton, Orville and David Sullivan, and sisters Irene Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal and Margaret Carmean. A funeral service is being held on Thursday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church, 101 E. State Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Marsha Carpenter will

officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

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MORNING STAR • MAY 21 - 27, 2009

Education

Zachary Kmetz of Laurel accepts a scholarship from DAEOP President-Elect Jane Simonsen of Smyrna School District and DAEOP President Patti Bensinger from the Delaware Department of Education.

District helps pantry, graduates In the front, kneeling from left are Quinn Baker and Steven Hickman, students at Millsboro Middle School; front row, standing - accepting on behalf of St. George’s Technical School is Ms. Shavaughn Floyd, two of the Sussex Tech students who coordinated the project are Sara Baker and Rachel Southmayd, and accepting on behalf of Millsboro Middle School is John Casto, a sixth grade math teacher; second row standing - accepting for Cape Henlopen High School are Assistant Principal Diane Mrazeck, Student Government President David Campbell, and nurse Dawn Pepchinski, and Lowe’s representatives, Don Gowins and Barry Garlic; in back is Cape Henlopen student Kiel McEwin. Absent from photo are Sussex Tech student program coordinators Taylor Pridgeon and Emily Southmayd, and Sussex Tech advisor Kristin Carmen.

Grant helps recycling program The Sussex Tech Recycle Program was greatly assisted by the Lowe’s Corporation when it received a grant for its SkillsUSA community service project that was used to help three other schools in Delaware begin a recycling program. Checks were recently presented to Millsboro Middle

3 Downes grandchildren to graduate this month Edward and Peggy Downes celebrated three grandchildren graduating from college this month. Tyler Downes graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of science degree with a major in Kinesiology and a Health Science minor. Mike Dodson

Bradley wins scholarship

Jason Bradley, son of Alan and Debbie Bradley of Seaford, and a 2006 graduate of Seaford Christian Academy, recently won a $1,000 scholarship award from the Philly Ad Club for outstanding student achievement in advertising and communications. Bradley, who is a junior at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pa. majoring in Business Management and Marketing, is invited to bring one guest to a private dinner held by the Philly Ad Club in Center City Philadelphia. Philly Ad Club is the largest professional advertising organization in Philadelphia and a member of the American Advertising Federation.

Sussex Technical School District secretaries hosted the Spring Banquet Meeting of the Delaware Association of Educational Office Professionals on May 13 at the Harrington Fire Hall. As their community service project for the event, the Sussex Tech secretaries held a food drive for the Delaware Food Pantry. Sussex Tech Electronics students in grades 9-12 and their teachers, Mr. Dennis Smith and Mr. Anthony Carmen, took on the drive as a class project and donated more than 1,500 items. Other students and staff

members donated an additional 200 items bringing the total donation to over 1,700 items. Three $1,000 scholarships were awarded to three Delaware graduates. The Sussex County recipient is Zachary Kmetz of Laurel, a senior at Indian River High School. Zach plans to attend William and Mary University in Williamsburg, Va. and major in business. The New Castle winner was Sherline Quezada from Glasgow High School and the Kent County winner was Cody Garland from Smyrna High School.

School, Cape Henlopen High School, and St. George’s Technical School and will be used to purchase recycle bins for classrooms and school facilities. Sussex Tech has now helped eight Delaware schools begin the program.

graduated from Wesley College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Business management. Both boys are the sons of Eddie and Michelle Downes of Laurel. Brandi Hill graduated from Delaware Technical College with an Associates Degree in Nursing. Brandi is the daughter of Tracey and Angel Hill of Laurel.

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RETIREES HONORED - The Seaford School District wishes a fond farewell to the staff that will be retiring this school year. The district held a reception for the retirees and their guests on May 14. Each retiree received a personalized engraved clock from the Seaford School Board and a gold card pass that entitles them to attend all home sporting events. From left are Tom Leonard, custodian; Sue Ann Ellis, Nutrition Services; Judy Lineweaver, Nutrition Services; Gail Eskridge, Nutrition Services; Karen Caldro, teacher; Joseph Brannegan, teacher; Cathy Young, teacher; Ruby Palmer, paraeducator; and Beverly Buchanan, paraeducator. Not pictured are: Marsha Sirman, teacher; Raul Nieves, custodian; and Susan Becker, Nutrition Services.

Seaford School District

KINDERGAR TEN REGISTRATION/SCREENING BY APPOINTMENT AT SEAFORD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

May 22, 2009

for children 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2009 Bring your child’s birth certificate, shot records, latest physical exam, proof of residence and completed registration materials (may be picked up or mailed when appt. scheduled)

CALL 629-4587 ext. 500 to SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

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MORNING STAR • MAY 21 - 27, 2009

District holds big art celebration

On May 14, the Seaford School District celebrated the arts with a gallery of student artwork and a concert presented by the Seaford High School Chorus, Band and Jazz Band. At the art exhibit, attendees were treated to a variety of drawings, watercolors and oil paintings created by students in the

district. Rehoboth Art League Derrickson Scholarship winners included: Ricardo Diaz, grade 4, Blades Elementary; Kelsey Stanton, grade 5, West Seaford Elementary; Griffin Dunn, grade 4, Central Elementary; Erika Smith, grade 5, Frederick Douglass Elementary; and Elizabeth Perciful, grade 11, Seaford High School.

Hannah Murphy, kindergarten, West Seaford Elementary, pictured with her artwork.

Charter School meeting

The Natural Discovery Montessori Charter School (NDMCS) Board of Director’s meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, at Laurel Town Hall located at 201 Mechanic St., in the second floor conference room. The meeting is open to the public. NDMCS is proposing to open a public Montessori Charter School in Sussex County. Local community members are encouraged to participate in this endeavor. For more information, email director@ ndmschool.org.

can identify between one and four students for the “Secretary of Education Scholars” award. Local winners include: Kelsey Paige Murrell, Delmar Middle & Senior High School; Ashley Marie Cheeseman, Laurel High School; Zachary Noah Cain and Kelly Elise Kimpton, Seaford High School; and Melody Gray, Woodbridge High School.

David Pollack, grade 2, Central Elementary, holding his certificate of participation.

Teacher Appreciation Week at ECS

It was a feast fit for a king. This is what you would have thought if you had been at Epworth Christian School (ECS) for Teacher Appreciation Week. The officers and parents of the ECS Parent-Teacher Partnership showed their appreciation throughout the week with something special every day. Monday was a formal continental breakfast; Tuesday featured flowers or chocolates from Sweet Serenity; Wednesday was hot drinks and a Cinnamelt compliments of McDonald’s in Millsboro; Thursday consisted of a catered lunch by Marilyn’s Catering; and on Friday staff members received a small lunch tote with a gift card. More treasured than the gifts are the students and families that we are privileged to serve. For more information on Epworth Christian School, call the school office at 302-875-448. Mark your calendar for our next Open House on Thursday, May 28.

Secretary of Education scholars

Sixty-nine students from the graduating class of 2009 have been named “Secretary of Education Scholars” representing all 33 public and charter high schools in Delaware. Each year, principals are asked to submit the names of their exemplary scholars based on a record of academic excellence as well as a strong commitment to community service to the Department of Education. Depending on the size of student enrollment at each high school, principals

EVERYONE IS INVITED Seaford High School Baccalaureate Service SHS Auditorium May 28th, 2009 at 7pm To Support the Class of 2009 Guest Speakers

2006-07 Delaware Coach of the Year

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2007-08 Seaford Teacher of the Year

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Additional Speakers, Music, Drama by SHS students

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MORNING STAR • MAy 21 - 27, 2009

Police Journal Laurel man is accident victim

Matthew Palmer, 19, of Laurel died early Tuesday morning at Christiana Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an accident Monday afternoon near Laurel. The Delaware State Police responded to the two-vehicle crash Monday at 4:42 p.m. on US 13 northbound in the area of Mt. Zion Road. Troopers determined a 1995 Jeep Cherokee, operated by Steven Layton, 19, of Laurel was eastbound on Mt. Zion Road approaching US 13. A 2009 Chevy Suburban, operated by Margaret Hertrich, 50, of Seaford was northbound on US 13. The Jeep Cherokee failed to stop at a stop sign on Mt. Zion Road and crossed the southbound lane of US 13, the center median strip and entered the northbound lane. The Suburban struck the Cherokee on the passenger side. Matthew Palmer, 19, of Laurel was seated in the front passenger seat of the Cherokee and was critically injured. He was flown by DSP helicopter to Christiana Hospital. Layton was injured and taken by ambulance to Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Hertrich was taken by ambulance to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Both sustained non-life threatening injuries. All parties were wearing seatbelts. The roadway was closed for approximately one hour. The crash remains under investigation.

Two men arrested for burglaries

Delaware State Police have arrested two Maryland men for two burglaries and related offenses after the Laurel Police apprehended them during a suspicious person investigation. The investigation began on Thursday, May 14 at 5 a.m. Austin when a concerned citizen called 911 reporting two suspicious persons wearing masks in the parking lot of the Shop and Stop in Laurel. When officers arrived, the two persons fled on foot and were apprehended after a short pursuit. Radcliffe Police later located a red Ford Ranger pick-up parked on the side of the store that belonged to the pair. Located in plain view of the bed of the pick-up were several new fishing poles, tackle boxes and chicken grilling grates. Police also located $39, crowbars, gloves, masks, wire-cutters, bolt-cutters and several tools. Shortly before this apprehension, at 3:59 a.m., a burglar alarm was activated at the Laurel VFW, located at 12168 Laurel Road. Troopers learned the business was broken into and the rear door was pried

open. Additionally, several wires to lights and the alarm system were cut. Fishing poles, tackle boxes and chicken cooking grates were removed. At 4:41 a.m. a burglary was reported at Carey’s Garage located at Route 13 and SR 24 in Laurel. In this case, a lock to the rear fence was cut to gain entry. The culprits attempted to pry open a shed without success and broke a window to the front door of the business. Once the window was broken, the thieves entered and stole a cash register that contained $39. Detectives also located a rubber glove left at the scene that matched the ones recovered in the red Ford Ranger. As a result of the apprehension, detectives arrested David C. Austin Jr., 39, of Easton, Md. and Shawn D. Radcliffe, 46, of Easton, for two counts of third degree burglary, two counts of possession of burglary tools, two counts of second degree conspiracy, three counts of theft and two counts of criminal mischief. Both were remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of an $11,000 secured bond.

Man arrested for seventh DUI

Delaware State Police have arrested a 45-year-old Milford man for a seventh offense of driving under the influence after he was observed driving erratically by a Delaware State trooper on Cedar Creek Road in Milton on Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m. The trooper was on patrol when he observed a pick-up truck traveling in front of his patrol vehicle begin to drive across the center line of the roadway. This occurred several times and then the pick-up began to drive off the right shoulder of the road. The trooper conducted a traffic stop and encountered Jeffrey H. Salevan, 45, of Milford. In the passenger seat was a 10-year-old Milford girl that was the daughter of a friend of his. The trooper immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol and observed in plain view of the truck several open beer cans including one in the center console. Salevan failed field sobriety tests. A computer check of his license status revealed his license was suspended and that he had six prior DUI convictions from 1988 to 2002. He was taken into custody without incident and arrested for felony DUI,

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endangering the welfare of a child, drinking while driving, driving on a suspended driver’s license, failure to drive within lane markings and possession of a suspended driver’s license. He was incarcerated at Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $5,000 cash only bail.

Fatal crash in Middletown

On Friday, May 15, a 2004 Ford Explorer, operated by Cristina Almodovar, 30, of Milton was traveling northbound in the left lane of USRT 1 south of Bayview Road (north of Odessa) when, for an unknown reason, the Explorer left the west edge of the roadway entering the center grass median. The Ford Explorer then overcorrected to the right in an apparent attempt to regain control of the vehicle when it left the east edge of the roadway overturning several times. As a result, Ms. Almodovar was partially ejected and sustained fatal injuries. She died at Christiana Hospital. She had three of her children in the vehicle with her. Darian Almodovar, 11, was seated in the front passenger seat and sustained serious injuries. He was admitted to Christiana Hospital. Brianna Jiminez, 8 and Jordan Guzman, 5 were seated in the rear and sustained minor injuries. All children were wearing seatbelts. Seatbelt use on Ms. Almodovar is unknown at this time. Alcohol and speed were not a factor. The crash remains under investigation.

House fire in Bridgeville

The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a structure fire which occurred on Friday, May 15, at 1:30 a.m. on the 6400 block of Federalsburg Road in Bridgeville. The Bridgeville Fire Department responded to the scene and was assisted by the Greenwood, Federalsburg and Seaford Fire Departments. Upon arrival, they encountered heavy fire in the garage extending into the home. Three residents were home at the time of the fire. All escaped without injury. The home was equipped with working smoke detectors. Damages have been estimated at $150,000. Delaware State Fire Marshal Investigators have determined that the fire originated in the garage and was caused by an electrical malfunction.

More than just seatbelt violations

In the first week of a statewide effort to save lives by increasing seat belt use, officers statewide have issued 905 citations to unbelted drivers and/or passengers as part of the 2009 Click It or Ticket campaign. Click it or Ticket is a nationwide high visibility enforcement and public awareness campaign aimed at saving lives by increasing the number of motorists who regularly buckle up. During the campaign, 30 state, county and municipal police agencies are conducting stepped up daily enforcement in the form of traffic safety checkpoints and patrols. In addition to the 905 citations issued for seat belt violations, officers also cited 48 individuals for failing to properly secure children in an appropriate child restraint according to Delaware law. While conducting enforcement, officers have also made arrests for several other significant violations. Among them were 204 for speeding, 7 for DUI, 14 for drugs, 2 for underage drinking violations, the apprehension of 24 wanted individuals, 2 felony arrests, and the seizure of a concealed deadly weapon. Three of the speed arrests were for drivers going in excess of 80 miles per hour…two of them on 55 mph roadways and 1 for a motorcyclist clocked at 83 mph on a 45 mph roadway. One of the DUI arrests was for a fourth offense DUI. The drug arrests included possession of marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy. Despite an all time high statewide seat belt use rate of 91%, nearly three quarters of drivers and passengers killed in Delaware traffic crashes so far this year have not been buckled up. Additionally, 75% of the crashes where an unbelted driver or passenger has been killed in a crash this year were the result of an impaired or speeding driver. National studies show that wearing a seat belt improves your chances of surviving a crash by up to 50%. Delaware law requires drivers and all passengers, including those in the back seat, to wear a seat belt. Officers will be issuing citations for seat belt violations as part of a zero tolerance policy. The ticket, which goes to the driver no matter who is unbuckled in the vehicle, is a $25 fine plus court administrative fees, which can eventually total as much as $70.

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Memorial Day - the start of summer and grilling We think of Memorial Day as the unofficial start to the grilling season and the symbolic beginning of summer. Over the years, the original purpose – a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service – has diminished considerably. Memorial Day, which was officially started by Gen. John Logan, was first observed on May 30, 1868. In 1971, Congress changed the date to the 3rd Monday in May in order to ensure a three-day weekend. Many feel that this made it easier to be distracted from the real meaning of the day. Ten years ago a bill was introduced in Congress to return the observance to the original May 30th date but the legislation still languishes. To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed in 2000 which asks at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans, “To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to Taps.” Given that brave men and women have given their lives for us, this is the least we can do. This poem written at the beginning of World War II by Sam Miller is a poignant tribute to our troops - both boys and girls. Whenever I see a soldier boy No matter where it be I give him salutation for he means so much to me He’s not the boy we used to know In store, at desk or plow He’s a defender of our faith He’s in the service now He keeps Old Glory flying on land and air and sea He lives to make our homes secure He dies to keep us free.

Loretta Knorr

Here’s a terrific Memorial Day menu courtesy of chef Bobby Flay. Each recipe is as easy as it is delicious so there’s no excuse to stop whatever you’re doing at 3 p.m. for a moment of remembrance and respect. Hamburger with Double Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Vidalia Onion and Horseradish 8 servings • 2 pounds freshly ground chuck • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 8 slices white cheddar, sliced 1/4-inch thick • 8 slices yellow cheddar, sliced 1/4-inch thick • 8 hamburger buns • Horseradish mustard, recipe follows • 8 leaves romaine lettuce • Grilled Vidalia onions, recipe follows • Dill pickles, sliced • Ketchup Preheat grill or a cast iron skillet to high. Divide the beef into 8 (4-ounce) burgers. Season on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill or cook in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness. During last minutes of cooking, add 2 slices of cheese to each burger, cover grill and let melt, approximately 1 minute. Place burger on bun and top with horseradish mustard, lettuce, grilled Vidalia onions,

The Practical Gourmet pickles and ketchup. Horseradish Mustard 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained Whisk mustard and horseradish together in a small bowl. Grilled Vidalia Onions: • 2 Vidalia onions, sliced crosswise, 1/4inch thick slices • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and freshly ground black pepper Brush olive oil on both sides of the onions and season with salt and pepper. Grill the onion slices Grilled Corn and Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing and Crumbled Blue Cheese 4 servings – may be doubled • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves • 1 teaspoon sugar • Salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 8 ears corn, grilled in the husk, kernels removed • 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Walla Walla), halved and thinly sliced • 1 pint Sweet 100 tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved • 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled • Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish Combine the vinegar, basil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Can be made 2 hours in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using. Combine the corn kernels, onion and tomato in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Top with crumbled blue cheese and garnish with basil sprigs just before serving. Salad can be made 1 day in advance and served cold or at room temperature. Grilled Bananas with Maple Creme Fraiche 8 servings • 4 ripe bananas, halved and left in peel • Vegetable oil • 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup • Fresh mint, for garnish • Fresh raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, for garnish Preheat grill. Brush cut side of bananas with oil. Grill until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling until just cooked through. Whisk together creme fraiche and maple syrup, place a large dollop in the center of each banana half. Garnish with fresh mint and berries.

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Healthy Kids Day is held at Trap Pond State Park By Carol Kinsley Some 1,200 fourth graders and adults gathered at Trap Pond on a suddenly sunny day on May 8 for “Healthy Kids Day” where they not only learned about healthy food choices and got some exercise but had a memorable experience in a state park. Schools included Seaford Central, West Seaford, Blades, Seaford Christian, Epworth Christian, Milton, East Millsboro, Woodbridge, Georgetown and Shields. The schedule was full enough to keep the kids hopping and the day was so wellorchestrated that no one took advantage of being out of the classroom to misbehave. The large group was divided into thirds for a stage event, field games in the open or demonstrations in a wooded area near the nature center. Volunteers, including FFA members from Woodbridge High School, shared experiences such as fire safety, bike safety, introduction to camping, face painting, martial arts, archery and other sports. Welcoming the group, John Hollis of Nemours Health and Prevention Services, one of the sponsors, said the purpose of the day was to encourage use of the park through the coming months. “Kids are 25 percent of Delaware’s population,” he said, “and 100 percent of our future.” “Nutrition Magician” Brian Richards of Cherry Hill, N.J., encouraged the children to “eat their colors” and told them how various vegetable color groups could keep them healthy. White foods such as onions, garlic and bananas (no, it’s not a yellow fruit) help keep their hearts healthy, and red foods like strawberries and tomatoes are brain

food, the magician said. Miss Delaware, Galen Giaceone, a University of Delaware student from Wyoming, also talked to the students about healthy choices, including the decision not to smoke. She had them up on their feet in a new version of “Simon Says” in which those who made a mistake did not sit out the rest of the game, but had to pay a penalty by doing jumping jacks. The students brought their lunches from home and it was evident that many have not yet adopted the “5-2-1 Almost None” lifestyle being encouraged so that Delaware kids can meet the goal of being the healthiest in the nation by 2012. Chips and other snack foods were much in evidence, as were sugary drinks. However, a few brought along fresh fruit and others did not hesitate to accept a juicy red apple when offered. There was plenty of exercise in field games at the ball field and even at demonstration stations throughout the picnic area. Students learned what goes in a camping backpack by participating in a relay race to pack up all the essentials. They got a demonstration of martial arts from Superkicks, participated in a bike rodeo, tried archery, even got to touch a freshly caught fish, courtesy of Delaware Bass Federation. Ray Bivens said the goal was to get the children out for some easy activities and family outdoor fun. “Kids spend 50 percent less time outdoors than they did 20 years ago,” he noted. They get 44 hours a week of screen time, Bivens added. “That’s more than a full-time job!” Learn more about Delaware’s State Parks, including information on summer day camps, at www.destateparks.com.

Students from Central Elementary learn about camping gear by participating in a relay race to stuff a backpack.

Gift shop holds uniform sale

The Look-In Glass Gift Shoppe at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is holding a “Scrubs and Beyond” sale. All of the latest in uniforms and scrubs for the medical professional will be available. The sale will be held in the lobby of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 11, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, June 12, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Payroll deductions are available for eligible NHS employees. All proceeds from The Look-In Glass Shoppe benefit Nanticoke Health Services.

Miss Delaware, Galen Giaceone of Wyoming, leads fourth graders in an active version of “Simon Says.” If you move when you’re not supposed to, instead of sitting down, you have to do several jumping jacks.

ReStore expands hours

GRILL RAFFLE - The Look-In Glass Shoppe at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will raffle a Char-Griller Duo Gas & Charcoal Grill just in time for the summer grilling season. Tickets, which are $5 each or five for $20, are for sale at The Look-In Glass Shoppe (located within Nanticoke Memorial Hospital) until June 17. The drawing will be held at noon on Thursday, June 18. Proceeds from The Look-In Glass Shoppe benefit Nanticoke Health Services. For more information about the raffle, call 302629-6611, ext. 4955.

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore has expanded their hours. The new hours are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ReStore sells donated new and gently used appliances, cabinets, furniture, doors and windows at their warehouse store located near the railroad station at 107 Depot St., Georgetown. Sussex County Habitat for Humanity operates ReStore to help with funding for more Habitat homes. To volunteer with ReStore or donate items, call Denise Jackson at 302-855-1156 or send an email through the website, www. sussexcountyhabitat.org.

Delaware State Fire School brought equipment for children to try on. Wearing fireman’s gear is Ryan Delgado of Seaford, joined by classmates from West Seaford Elementary.

Ever touch a fish? Held by Jim Field of the Bass Federation, the bass, after being touched by eager hands, was returned to specially treated water that helped it survive being out of water for a few minutes.

MORNING STAR • MAY 21 - 27, 2009

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I think it’s more artificial cooling than global warming By Tony Windsor

Tony Windsor

I am approaching the ripe old age of 52. Our ability to deal with I have to admit, the idea of the heat had to have been turning 50 years old seemed much better because we to have led me to contemknew of nothing better, plate its arrival more than any other birthday since I outside of taking turns turned 16 and 21. sticking our heads in the It was a little different beFrigidaire cause unlike birthdays of the past, I started to give much more thought regarding my in my advanced maturity. mortality. Having to deal with the extremely However, I also found some humor dry, hot and humid weather conditions in being over a half-century old. After in recent weeks, I started thinking about all, when I was 15 years old I remember all of the news reports regarding alleged thinking that I would most likely be in “global warming.” an old-age home when I turned 50. It is I began to try and recollect whether amazing that as a teenager, 50 years old or not I have noticed a warming trend seems so ancient. since the days when I was a child. But the reality is I have lived the It did not take me long to remember greater portion of my life and this does the days when me and my brothers ran cause me to think about the 20 or so around the yards near my home clothed years in a more solemn way. in nothing more than a pair of stretch But, on the bright side, I have been waist short pants. able to join AARP and will take advanNo shirt, no shoes, no pride. We tage of motel discounts when I go out would charge outside in the summerof town. time no later than 8 a.m. Between this perk and the potential By noon we looked like refugees for reduced insurance opportunities, I from the Amazon jungle. Sweaty dirt am quickly finding a certain excitement beads clinging to our necks like 12

inches of hair. We would start the day off with a pair of rubber, 10 cent store flip-flops but by 10 a.m. our feet would be so dirty that it looked like we were wearing socks. The flip-flops would have been run so roughshod through the neighborhood that they would be reduced to nothing more than one flip and a flop. The plastic strap that was positioned between our toes would have long been ripped out through the base of the sandal and the destroyed shoe would be lying in some bushes near our house. But, make no mistake, it was hot. I remember looking down Richardson Avenue toward the A&P Store and the old Seaford Laboratory and watching the heat waves rising up from the concrete. I well remember stepping in the melted tar that was put down between sections of the roadway and sidewalks. The tar would melt from the heat and then stick to our feet and toes like hot glue. The blacktop parking lots were as hot as the surface of the sun and we looked like peg-legged pirates running to the front doors of the store. My mother and grandmother would sit on the front porch and hold prayer

vigils asking Jesus for a breeze; all the while waving Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home paper fans on a stick in front of their faces to try and stay cool. I think the only difference in hot weather when I was a child and that we experience today, is less the weather itself and more our lack of tolerance for it. We had no air conditioned homes or cars when I was a child. Most of the stores in Crisfield had huge ceiling fans that kept the air moving, but no central air conditioning. We went to bed, woke up and lived out the day in whatever temperature came with the day. Our ability to deal with the heat had to have been much better because we knew of nothing better, outside of taking turns sticking our heads in the Frigidaire. Today we have air conditioning everywhere we go. We are able to sleep in it, drive in it and shop in it. So, I think we are now spoiled and when the heat rises above 80 degrees and humidity creeps up, we are less able to deal with it. So, I do not adhere to the reality of “global warming.” Now, about those melting glaciers; I have not figured that one out yet.

Forensic Files to air May 22

forensic evidence turns the investigation on its head. It takes years and a similar crime in a different state to gather the evidence needed to put a serial rapist behind bars.” For the Robinson case Forensic Files’ production crews filmed in Seaford, Georgetown and Laurel, Delaware and Salisbury and Cambridge, Md. Filming started at the office of Morning Star Publications, publisher of the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers. The newspapers were heavily involved in covering the Robinson case throughout the years following the attack. Forensic Files is produced by Medstar Television, Inc. and airs on truTV, which is featured on the Comcast Cable Television lineup.

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The truTV cable television show “Forensic Files” will air an episode about the September 1995 violent attack of Brenda Kaye Robinson in her Laurel mobile home. The episode is scheduled to air on Friday, May 22, at 10 p.m. Titled, “Smiley Face,” the episode is being heralded by Forensic Files’ editors as “one of the Top 10 in Forensic Files history.” In promoting the episode on its website, producers of “Forensic Files” describe the upcoming episode: “In ‘Smiley Face’ a nighttime intruder viciously assaults and stabs a woman in her Delaware home, but she miraculously lives to tell her story. The suspicious behavior of a local man has everyone, including the victim, convinced the case has been solved… until

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Tony will be performing Country music, Motown and the classic rock sounds of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s in area store parking lots. Visit your favorite store and stop by to make a donation to help send a local child to the WSB&G Club’s “Summer Fun Club.” For more information about the “Send a Kid to Camp” project, including how to have your store featured in the tour, call Maria Motley at 302-628-3789.

Tax deductible contributions can be made to: Send a Kid to Camp, W.S. B&G Club, 310 Va. Ave., Seaford, DE 19973

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Estate of Bonnie M. Huffman, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Bonnie M. Huffman who departed this life on the 28th day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Doris Marine, Sandra Dukes on the 8th day of May, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executrices on or before the 28th day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executrices: Doris Marine 30354 E. Trap Pond Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Sandra Dukes 28385 Dukes Lumber Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/21/3tc

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Estate of Esther Hannah Van Kampen, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Esther Hannah Van Kampen who departed this life on the 2nd day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Lewis Van Kampen on the 12th day of May, A.D. 2009, 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 2nd day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Lewis Van Kampen 9 Marathon Dr.

• MAY 21 - 27, 2009 Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/21/3tc

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Estate of Freddie Roberts, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Freddie Roberts who departed this life on the 14th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Denise Ward on the 7th day of May, A.D. 2009, 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 14th day of December, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Denise Ward 201 Spruce St. Delmar, MD 21875 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/21/3tc

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Estate of Beatrice Frye Laing, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Beatrice Frye Laing who departed this life on the 11th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Barry Johnson on the 4th day of May, A.D. 2009, 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 11th day of December, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Barry Johnson 647 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. Washington, DE 20002 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/14/3tc

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Estate of Luther Whitt, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Luther Whitt who departed this life on the 19th day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Ermadine Whitt on the 29th day of April, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments

PAGE 33 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 19th day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Ermadine Whitt 4 Crossgate Drive Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/14/3tc

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Estate of Jane C. Wills, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration WWA upon the estate of Jane C. Wills who departed this life on the 6th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Franklin Knight Wills on the 23rd day of April, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator WWA without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator WWA on or before the 6th day of December, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this

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Estate of Harold R. Valerius, Jr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Harold R. Valerius, Jr. who departed this life on the 10th day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Mary Valerius on the 24th day of April, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 10th day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Mary Valerius 7050 Atlanta Circle Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc See LEGALS—page 35

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Estate of Elaine M. Townsend, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Elaine M. Townsend who departed this life on the 12th day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Clarence M. Townsend, Carol T. Clifton on the 27th day of April, A.D. 2009, 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 12th day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Clarence M. Townsend 11478 Chipman’s Pond Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Carol T. Clifton 24467 Sylvan Acres Rd. Milton, DE 19968 Attorney: James A. Yori, Esq. Fuqua and Yori, P.A. 28 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Estate of Wayne C. McCarty, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of

Wayne C. McCarty who departed this life on the 7th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Elizabeth V. McCarty on the 23rd day of April, A.D. 2009, 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 7th day of December, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administratrix: Elizabeth V. McCarty 3142 Bowman Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Estate of Blossom R. Marvel, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Blossom R. Marvel who departed this life on the 7th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Willard F. Marvel on the 24th day of April, A.D. 2009, 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 7th day of December,

Delmar School District Special Election June 2, 2009 THIS SPECIAL REFERENDUM DOES NOT INCREASE THE SCHOOL TAX RATE The Delmar School District of Sussex County, in the State of Delaware, pursuant to the Delmar Board of Education approval given April 21, 2009, in accordance with the provisions of Title 14, Chapter 19 of the Delaware Code as amended in order to hold a special election for the following reason: To transfer $450,000.00 from the Debt Service Account for Fiscal Year 2009 Current Operating Expenses. For the specific purposes of energy costs, maintenance contract costs, materials, supplies, contractual services, and other programs directly related to the educational programs. AT ISSUE TAX RATE TRANSFER VOTE FOR ONE [1]

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A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Willard F. Marvel 28658 Seaford Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Estate of George Daniel Isenhwer, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of George Daniel Isenhower who departed this life on the 9th day of February, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto John H. Isenhower on the 27th day of April, A.D. 2009, 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 9th day of October, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: John H. Isenhower 22507 Bridgeville Highway P.O. Box 1101 Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Estate of Leon R. Ellis, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Leon R. Ellis who departed this life on the 16th day of April, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Randolph Lee Ellis on the 27th day of April, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted

• MAY 21 - 27, 2009 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 16th day of December, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Randolph Lee Ellis 1010 Baldwin Rd. Richmond, VA 23229 Attorney: Stephen P. Ellis, Esq. Ellis & Szabo, LLP PO Box 574 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Estate of Charles Joseph Detwiler, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Charles Joseph Detwiler who departed this life on the 15th day of February, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Donna K. Adams on the 27th day of April, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 15th day of October, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Donna K. Adams 14558 Pepper Box Rd. Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Estate of Helen C. Bennett, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Helen C. Bennett who departed this life on the 18th day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Richard T. Bennett on the 23rd day of April, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 18th day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: Richard T. Bennett 32204 Ellis Grove Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: George B. Smith, Esq. Smith, O’Donnell, Feinberg & Berl, LLP P.O. Box 588 Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Estate of Dorothy T. Bell, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Dorothy T. Bell who departed this life on the 30th day of March, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Edwin Bell, Nancy Cunningham, John Bell on the 28th day of April, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Administrator on or before the 30th day of November, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Administrator: Edwin Bell 34 Anna Dr. Bear DE 19701 Nancy Cunningham 84 Henlopen Gdns., Lewes, DE 19958 John Bell 315 E. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 5/7/3tc

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Health Sussex County EMS holds annual awards banquet Sussex County EMS (SCEMS), the Sussex County Paramedic Association and the Sussex County Volunteer Ambulance Association held their annual EMS Banquet on Friday, May 8, at the Cheer Center in Georgetown. Awards were presented for EMT-B (Central, Western and Eastern), EMS nurse, EMS physician, Emergency Communications Specialist, Field Training Officer, Paramedic Supervisor, Paramedic of the Year and Administrative Excellence. In addition, the evening included a presentation honoring Paramedic Stephanie Callaway, who was killed in the line of duty on June 17, 2008. Local television personality Jimmy Hoppa, co-host of WBOC This Morning served as master of ceremonies. Dr. Paul Cowan was the guest speaker for the evening. Dr. Cowan’s vast knowledge and experience as both an emergency physician and former paramedic has made him one of the strongest advocates for the advancement of EMS service in Sussex County. The EMT-B of the year for Western Sussex County was Bill Boyles, retired EMT from the Seaford Fire Department. EMT-B of the Year for Central Sussex County was Frank Bunting, a career employee for the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company, and the EMT-B of the Year for Eastern Sussex County was Amber Gentry, career EMT for the Millville Volunteer Fire Company. All three have gone above and beyond what’s expected of them in their careers. EMS Nurse of the Year was Jen Light from the Beebe Hospital Emergency Department (ED). She is a skilled clinician, and a team player who makes sure the lines of communication between EMS and the ED are open. EMS physician of the Year was Dr. Paul Cowan. He is highly regarded by both paramedics and EMT’s for his willingness to spend time teaching, explaining and broadening the knowledge of our EMS providers. Emergency Communication Specialist of the Year is Chris Moore. Chris continuously displays a high level of professional-

Deputy Director Robert Stuart with Division Manager Bobby Schoonover who received the Award for Administrative Excellence. Schoonover is SCEMS project coordinator for the new Medic 102 station in Laurel.

ism and dedication in Emergency Medical Dispatch. Field Training Officer of the Year was Chris Boyer. He is recognized for his wide body of knowledge and his ability as both educator and paramedic. Paramedic Supervisor of the Year was Ann Tait. She was a member of the very first paramedic class, and later graduated summa cum laude from Delaware Technical Community College with an associate’s degree in EMS Management. The members of her shift are universal in their high regard for her as a supervisor, role model and friend. The Award for Administrative Excellence went to Division Manager Bobby Schoonover. Bobby became the Technical Services Division Manager in 2007. During the past year, he coordinated the conversion of the Cinderberry sales office into an efficient, functional Logistics Facility and Paramedic Station. Most recently he became SCEMS project coordinator for

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the new Medic 102 station in Laurel. Paramedic of the Year was awarded to John Wright. In addition to his duties as a Paramedic II, he is also an active member in the Hazardous Materials Medical Re-

sponse Team, and co-coordinator of the Medic Assist Committee. He is very active with the BLS providers, and is noted for providing support, training and guidance to new EMT’s.

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Head injuries should be taken NMH pulls drug off of its shelves seriously when kids play sports By Lynn R. Parks

By Dr. Anthony Policastro

The recent death of Natasha Richardson from a head injury reminded us that such injuries can be serious. Head injuries occur relatively frequently in sports. A recent study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy looked at head injuries in high school athletes. About 10% of all sports injuries are concussions from head injury. In the 15-24 age group, sports are second only to auto accidents as the cause of traumatic brain injury. The study revealed a number of interesting things. The first was related to the specific sports. It was not a surprise that football accounts for the highest number of head injuries. There are about 55,000 head injuries per year. However, a little more surprising was that boys and girls soccer were second and third. Each accounted for between 20,000 and 30,000 injuries annually. The second was the fact that 40% of athletes returned to action prematurely.

This means that 4 out of every 10 are at risk for a more serious injury. There is a condition known as second impact syndrome. In this condition, the second injury adds to the first injury. The result can be fatal. There were two deaths from this in North Carolina last year in football players. Both had returned to play within two days of a concussion. The third fact is that 16% of football players return to play on the same day that they lose consciousness. There is no reason for this. A loss of consciousness of any sort means a non-professional player is out of the game for the rest of the day. That should be a non-negotiable point. We often treat our young athletes as little adults. They are not. Their growing bodies and brains need to be treated differently than professional athletes who are already fully grown. Parents and coaches need to think about the health of the players more than about the outcome of the game.

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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital announces that Bruce Sumlin, MD, specializing in ophthalmology, has joined Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s medical staff. Dr. Sumlin is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sumlin uses state-of-the-art equipment and removes cataracts by Dr. Sumlin utilizing a technique called phacoemulsification. This approach allows the surgeon to make a very small incision in the eye, which greatly decreases post-operative complications. Dr. Sumlin graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, Ill. and completed his residency at the Henry Ford Hospital Eye Care Services in Detroit, Mich. He has special interests in refractive surgery (lasik, PRK, etc.), cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Sumlin is performing cataract surgeries at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and is accepting new patients at his office on 1301 Bridgeville Highway in Seaford. To reach his office, call 302-629-6816.

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In the wake of the deaths of two patients at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes after being given the drug heparin that was made by Baxter Healthcare Corp., Nanticoke Memorial Hospital has pulled all Baxter-made heparin off its shelves. Cherryl Peterson, director of pharmacy at the Seaford hospital, said that the hospital was notified Sunday, May 8, that three Beebe patients had become ill after being given the Baxter heparin. Two of the three Beebe patients died of intracranial bleeding after being transferred to other medical facilities. The drug, which is administered intravenously, comes premixed in IV drip bags. The Beebe patients received the drug from 250-millileter bags. Nanticoke did not have any Baxter 250-millileter bags on hand, Peterson said. “We only carry the 500-mil-

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Health Briefs Look Good...Feel Better

Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of their treatments. Look Good...Feel Better, a program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer, conceal loss of hair, skin problems and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy. The next program will be hosted by the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center’s 2nd floor conference room. The program is free to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 302-629-6611, ext. 2588.

Cancer Support Group

The Wellness CommunityDelaware offers a General Cancer Support Group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones. The free monthly support group meets in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Wellness CommunityDelaware 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. For more information and to register, call 645-9150.

Depression Support Group

There will be 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 Life Matters Counseling and Consulting at 302-465-6612.

Stroke support group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s next Stroke Support Group meeting is Thursday, May 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the hospital’s second floor Cancer Care Center Conference Room. The support group is designed for individuals who have survived a stroke as well as their families and caregivers. The two-hour support group meetings will consist of guest speakers and breakaway sessions, in which caregivers and stroke survivors will meet in two groups to discuss concerns, provide support and allow for networking. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is not required and there is no charge to participate. For more information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital at 302-629-6611, ext. 8626.

NMH offers diabetes education

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will hold a four-session diabetes education program beginning June 3 and continuing June 10, 17 and 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the hospital. The cost of the four-session program may be reimbursable by insurance. This program includes weekly education sessions and individualized meal planning for diabetes self-management. The goal is to give participants the self-management skills necessary to control their diabetes. Family members/significant others are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is required. To register and to obtain additional

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Volunteers needed

The Delaware Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Soci-

ety needs volunteers to help with their spring fundraising event Twilight at Baywood Greens on Friday, May 29 in Long Neck. Volunteers are needed on the day of the event from 4 to 8 p.m. and may choose from a range of activities, including registering event participants, support-

ing participants at rest stops, distributing t-shirts, loading and unloading supplies, setting up refreshments, and cheerleading at the finish line. For more information, contact Jenna Wagner at 302-655-5610 or email jenna.wagner@MSdelaware.org.

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Calio no fan of Ronald Reagan’s policies With the Republican Party scrambling to pull themselves rank alio together after losing the White House, seats in the U.S. House and I swear Junior Bush Senate, and several governorships, carbon copied Reagan’s leaders are trying to find an image, a model or a past idol to formulate book on how to screw a new strategy to bring the party faithful back into the fold. the working man. Leaders quickly discarded rebuilding their party after father and junior Bush, both who suffered register going k-chink, k-chink during disasters with the economy and the his reign. So I did a little research on the latter Bush with world relations, Richard “True Conservative.” Nixon who was exiled, and honest Abe I never knew why his administration as Lincoln whose stove pipe hat and beard governor of California and the huge deficit doesn’t fit in with the new image idea. he left was not publicized more; his free Apparently to the diehards that leaves spending should have been a red flag. He ‘B’ movie star Ronald Reagan as the left the state busted. image they want to revive. He is being He was the author of “Trickle Down heralded as the great conservative, the Economics,” also called Reaganomics, man famous for his one liners who said, or supply-side economics in which gave “Government was the problem, not the large tax cuts targeted at the rich, a large answer,” and, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down military buildup, (large wasteful contracts this wall,” after which I’m sure Mikhail for his rich donors) and slashing social got out his sledge hammer and began spending. banging away. Sound familiar? Republicans credit him for a new sysAccording to news sources, the tax cuts tem in cutting government. After reading came in 1981, Reagan’s first year in ofseveral accounts of this, a light bulb went fice. Corporate and individual income taxoff in my head. I owned a small business es were slashed; with the biggest cut in the at that time and I don’t recall my cash top rate with a promise these cuts would

“jolt” the economy back to life because as the Republican Wall Street Journal put it, “high taxes interfere with natural human creativity and drive.” I hear that one every four years. Reaganites predicted that the economy would grow fast enough that tax revenues would actually rise, making the tax cuts painless. I swear Junior Bush carbon copied Reagan’s book on how to screw the working man. Instead the tax cuts busted the federal budget which ballooned from 2.7% of GDP in 1980 to 6% of GDP in ’83, the largest peacetime deficit in history and was still 5% of GDP in ’86. Tax revenues did pick up in ’83 when the payroll tax increase kicked in, reducing the deficit somewhat; still revenues grew far more slowly than during the Carter four years, and less than after Reagan left office. Worse yet, low-income taxpayers missed out on the Reagan tax cuts. The bottom 40% of households paid out more of their income in federal taxes in 1988 than they had in 1980. For the richest 1%, the group President Obama is targeting, the tax cut was a pure sweet after-dinner martini, with them seeing their federal tax rate drop from 34.6% to 29.7% Tax cuts provided more jobs, claimed

Reagan and today’s Republican Party. Unemployment rates remained quite high throughout his administration topping 5.3%. As happened with Junior Bush’s administration, Reagan’s budgets slashed social spending, domestic discretionary spending, which included just about all non-defense spending outside of Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, all special targets of the Reagan budget cutting. Yet military spending soared. But Reagan did leave a legacy of some sort; since his term, government continues to turn its back on social spending for the poor in favor of tax giveaways for the rich. Both parties including the prosperous Clinton eight years have spent less on social programs than before Reagan. While conservatives might celebrate the Reagan legacy, I believe it should be condemned. He might have encouraged the destruction of the Berlin Wall, but he built a divisive wall between the rich and the working class Americans which I believe will never be torn down. We now live in a country of “haves” and “have nots” gone is middle class America. If we elect another Ronald Reagan conservative for president, God bless the rich, and God help the poor.

Energy efficiency legislation to spur opportunities in Delaware

Governor Jack Markell’s proposed Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act of 2009 (S.B. 106)– a major component of his CORE Prosperity Agenda for Delaware - is slated for introduction upon the General Assembly’s return in June, and focuses on cost-effective energy efficiency that will bring a broad array of benefits to Delaware residents and businesses. “Energy Efficiency is one of the best investments that Delawareans can make. Efficiency produces real cost savings, environmental benefits, and economic opportunity. By reducing our energy use, we will have more money to save and spend in our local communities, generating wellpaying jobs and greater prosperity for us all,” Markell said. Research has shown that millions of dollars are wasted on energy in Delaware annually because of inefficiencies. The Governor’s Energy Advisory Council identified that Delaware’s energy consumption per capita is among the highest 20 states in the nation and much higher than our neighboring states. Research by the University of Delaware has shown that some of most disadvantaged residents (low income families and seniors on fixed incomes) are spending 20% of their total income on energy costs. By using energy more efficiently, Delawareans will have more money to save for the future or spend in their local communities, which will in turn spur the creation of well-paying jobs while simultaneously leading to a cleaner environment

by reducing the need for generation. For example, the Delaware Electric Coop has demonstrated the success of this approach through their “Beat the Peak” program and conversion to smart meters, which have its members hundreds of thousands of dollars. The proposed legislation requires the state’s electric and natural gas utilities to achieve a 2 percent electricity consumption savings and 2 percent peak demand reduction by 2011 that will increase to 15 percent by 2015; and natural gas savings of 1 percent by 2011 that will increase to 10 percent by 2015. The legislation is intended to work in tandem with the wide-range of energy efficiency services provided by the Sustainable Energy Utility and the significant resources from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the State Energy Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, and the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant that Delaware has dedicated to energy efficiency programs. This initiative also complements several pieces of legislation currently working their way through the General Assembly, including energy efficiency building codes, net-metering rules that promote clean renewable generation and renewable rights legislation helping homeowners enjoy the benefits of clean power. “The cleanest energy is the energy that we don’t use,” said McDowell. “By focusing on energy efficiency first, we will spur economic growth that will bring new businesses and jobs to Delawareans.”

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MORNING STAR • MAY 21 - 27, 2009

People Holt wins ‘Rookie of the Year’

Travis Phillips and Laurie Milligan

Milligan-Phillips will wed this fall

Steven and Debbie Milligan of Seaford are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laurie Milligan, to Travis Phillips, son of Thomas Phillips of Millsboro and Debbie Phillips of Seaford. A Nov. 7th wedding is planned.

Lord Ennis recognized by DHCFA

The Delaware Healthcare Facilities Association (DHCFA) has recognized Angela Lord Ennis, administrative support unit secretary, of LifeCare at Lofland Park (an affiliate of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital), as one of DHFA’s All-Star Awardees for 2009. All-Star awardees are recognized for their excellence in providing quality care and services to the elderly and the disabled in long Angela Lord Ennis term care facilities across Delaware. Angela, a 10-year employee of LifeCare, makes extraordinary contributions daily in her job, willingly sharing her compassion and concern for the residents. Her commitment to quality is demonstrated whether she’s scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, completing administrative paperwork, or assisting staff with whatever else is needed. Home health agencies, hospice providers, physician offices, ambulance staff, and LifeCare employees are grateful for her hard work and compassion that she provides on a daily basis. DHCFA is a nonprofit organization of nearly 55 licensed health care facilities and an affiliate of the American Health Care Association. Members are dedicated to the highest standards of care and to the quality of life for those needing long-term care services.

Insight Homes in Bridgeville announces that their Sales Manager, Heather Holt, is the winner of the prestigious “Rookie of the Year” Regal Award, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Delaware. Heather’s background is in accounting. She joined Insight Homes in 2007 as Heather Holt sales and marketing manager. From June 2007 through the end of 2008, Heather individually sold 20 homes, totaling over $4.5 million in sales, and managed the sale of 25 additional homes, for another $5 million. Insight Homes is the winner of the Regal Award for “Best Built Green Home in Delaware”. For more information about Insight Homes, visit www.ItsJustaBetterHouse. com or call 302-337-9610.

Tom Cooper appointed to River Front Development Authority

Gov. Jack Markell appoints Tommy Cooper as Director of the Riverfront Development Authority. The Authority is charged with creating new economic development efforts, while overseeing the management of current Industrial, Retail, Commercial and Cultural Activities on the Wilmington Riverfront.

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Delmar girls’ soccer ends regular season with 5-0 win over Seaford By Mike McClure

The Delmar varsity girls’ soccer team moved to 12-2-1 with a 5-0 win over Seaford last Thursday in Seaford. The Wildcats are scheduled to face Dover in the first round of the state playoffs on Wednesday at Cape Henlopen (see next week’s Star). On Thursday, Taylor Elliott scored off a feed from Samantha Johnson and Johnson took a pass from Chloe Hurley and netted the Wildcats’ second goal of the first half. Lauren Bozman netted Delmar’s third goal late in the first half for a 3-0 advantage going into half-time. Corie Elliott scored an unassisted goal before finding Jackie Disharoon for the final goal as the Wildcats cruised to the 5-0

COMING HOME- Laurel’s Breada Boyce appears to beat the tag at the plate, but she was called out during last Wednesday’s loss to Sussex Central. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar senior Kelsey Murrell dribbles the ball during her team’s 5-0 road win last Thursday in Seaford. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar’s Chloe Hurley looks to move the ball upfield during her team’s road win over Seaford last week. Photo by Mike McClure

road win. Delmar out shot Seaford, 33-4. Delmar missed winning the Henlopen South by one point. Despite beating all of the teams in the South, the Wildcats tied Henlopen North foe Smyrna which was costly (games against Henlopen North teams are counted when division champions are determined. Even though the Wildcats fell short of their goal to win the Henlopen South, head coach Tim Phillips is proud of his team’s play during regular season, especially in the win over Indian River, which was awarded the South title. Continued on page 45

MAKING CONTACTLaurel’s Branden Fischer makes contact with a pitch during last Tuesday’s game against Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure Delmar senior Kevin Forse looks to get past a Dover defender during last Wednesday’s game in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar boys’ lacrosse team rallies to top Dover, 10-5 The Delmar varsity boys’ lacrosse team trailed Dover, 3-1, at the end of the first quarter of last Wednesday’s home game. The Wildcats netted three unanswered goals in the second period to take a 4-3 lead into half-time. Delmar outscored Dover, 4-1 and 2-1, in the final two periods for the 10-5 win. Tyler Cornish led the way with five goals, Brad Sensenig scored three goals, and Jose Flores had two goals. Sean Wilkerson made five saves in goal for Delmar.

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WORLD SERIES RING- Philadelphia Phillies’ trainer and Laurel native Scott Sheridan is shown receiving his 2008 World Series ring. Also pictured are Dave Montgomery, President, Pat Gillick, General Manager, and Charlie Manuel, Manager.

Western Sussex athletes compete in high school state track and field meet CATS AND JAYS- Above, Delmar’s Corie Elliott looks to get past Seaford defender Paige Crouse during last week’s game in Seaford. Elliott had one goal and one assist in the Wildcats’ 5-0 win. Below, Delmar’s Taylor Elliott looks to keep ball away from Seaford’s Anna Duryea during last Thursday’s girls’ soccer contest in Seaford. Elliott had a goal in the Wildcats’ win. Photos by Mike McClure

Division I- Girls- 4X100 relay- 6. Sussex Tech, 51.27; 300 meter hurdles6. Crystal Wilson, Sussex Tech, 49.19; long jump- 2. Paige Morris, Sussex Tech, 17’ 7 1/2”; discus- Morris, Sussex Tech, 110’ 6”; shot put- 3. Morris, Sussex Tech, 35’ 5 3/4” Boys- 800 meter run- 1. Andrew Townsend, Sussex Tech, 1:58.63; pole vault- 4t. Wyatt Spellman, Sussex Tech, 10’; triple jump- 6. Emir Laroya, Sussex Tech, 42’ 11”; shot put- 4. Earl Batten, Sussex Tech, 45’ 9 1/4”; discus- 3. Batten, Sussex Tech, 143’ 11” Division II- Boys- 110 meter hurdles- 5. Dajaun Short, Woodbridge, 16.50; 100 meter run- 4. Vincent Glover, Seaford, 11.28; 200 meter run- 4. Glover, Seaford, 11.28; pole vault- 6. Zach Hearn, Seaford, 12’; triple jump- 3. David Albert, Laurel, 44’ 6”, 4. Keyshawn Purnell, Seaford, 42’ 11”; high jump- 1. Lee Mayer, Seaford, 6’ 2”; long jump2. Albert, Laurel, 21’ 3 1/2”; shot put- 4. R.C. Jefferson, Woodbridge, 48’ 3”; discus- 4. Justin Rife, Laurel, 138’ 8” Girls- 110 meter hurdles- 5. Tiarrah Hinton, Woodbridge, 18.34; 100 meter run- 4. Taija Maddox, Woodbridge, 12.86; 4X200 meter relay- 6. Woodbridge, 1:53.68; 4X400 meter relay- 6. Laurel, 4:29.85

Sussex Tech senior Andrew Townsend, shown during the 800 meter run at the Henlopen Conference meet, placed first in the event at the state meet last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure

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Male Athlete of the WeekJustin Allen- Sussex Tech Female Athlete of the WeekSamantha Johnson- Delmar Sussex Tech’s Justin Allen of Laurel

Male Athlete of the WeekBrooks Hearne- Laurel High Laurel catcher Brooks Hearne collected a pair of hits in his team’s loss to Woodbridge last Tuesday. It was the senior’s second two hit game this month.

Male Athlete of the WeekTyler Cornish- Delmar High

Tyler Cornish paced the Wildcats with 17 goals in three games last week. Cornish netted five goals in his team’s win over Sussex Central last Monday and had five goals in a home win over Dover on Wednesday. Tyler also netted seven goals in a road win over Delmarva Christian.

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collected three hits and two RBIs in his team’s win over Woodbridge last Monday. Allen also had three hits in Thursday’s victory over Milford, including a home run. Justin also tripled against Seaford on Friday.

Delmar’s Samantha Johnson helped lead her team to a win over Milford last Tuesday. Johnson had a goal and an assist to go along with teammate Corie Elliott’s five goals. Johnson added a goal and an assist in Thursday’s victory over Seaford.

Honorable mention- Alexis Oliphant- Laurel; Corie Elliott- Delmar; Chloe Hurley- Delmar; Taylor Elliott- Delmar; Lauren Bozman- Delmar; Gabby Andrade- Delmar; Lindsay Lloyd- Delmar; Caroline Phillips- Delmar; Carlee Budd- Delmar; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; Maxine Fluharty- Sussex Tech; Jessica Stratton- Delmarva Christian; Kim Smith- Sussex Tech; Melony Thompson- Sussex Tech; Jenna AllenSussex Tech; Paige Morris- Sussex Tech; David Albert- Laurel; Justin Rife- Laurel; Eric Hastings- Laurel; Jeff Fleetwood- Delmar; Mark Timmons- Delmar; Doug Causey- Delmar; Dylan Shupe- Delmar; Brad Sensenig- Delmar; Kevin Forse- Delmar; Jose Flores- Delmar; Sean Wilkerson- Delmar; Andrew Townsend- Sussex Tech; Steve Sharff- Sussex Tech; Sam Grahovac- Sussex Tech; Seth Hastings- Sussex Tech; Chad Sturgeon- Sussex Tech; Zach Adkins- Sussex Tech; Herb Quick- Sussex Tech; Clayton Bunting- Sussex Tech; Richard Atkins- Sussex Tech; Mark Engle- Delmarva Christian; Adam Troyer- Delmarva Christian; Orlando Theiss- Sussex Tech; Earl Batten- Sussex Tech; David Fluharty- Sussex Tech; Wyatt Spellman- Sussex Tech; Emir Laroya- Sussex Tech

Delmar varsity softball defeats Dover, St. Thomas More By Mike McClure

The Delmar varsity softball team defeated Dover and St. Thomas More in games last week. The Wildcats topped the Senators, 12-3, on Wednesday before handing St. Thomas More a 21-1 defeat last Saturday. Delmar senior Lindsay Lloyd walked and scored on an error in the first inning to open the scoring on Wednesday. Deneen Trader singled, stole second, and scored on Lauren Massey’s RBI single and Massey stole a pair of bases and came home on an RBI ground out by Lloyd in the bottom of the second. Wildcat starter Carlee Budd struck out the side in the top of the fourth to increase her strikeout total to six. Dover put three runs on the board on three hits in the top of the fifth to knot the score at 3-3. Delmar answered with six runs in the bottom of the inning to make it 9-3. Lloyd (single), Mallory Elliott (single), Gabby Andrade (first on error), Caroline Phillips (double), Budd (single), and Melanie Twilley (sin- Delmar senior Shannon Wilgle) each scored a run while Shannon Wilson knocked son knocked in a run in her in a run with an RBI ground out and Phillips drove in a team’s win over Dover and added a double against St. pair with the double. Thomas More. Photo by Mike The Wildcats added three more runs in the sixth McClure inning to secure the 12-3 win. Phillips drove in a pair with an infield single and Massey reached on an infield single to plate a run. Budd allowed three runs on five hits and also collected three hits, Phillips had two hits and four RBIs, and Lloyd and Massey were credited with a pair of hits. Lloyd also drove in a pair of runs, Andrade scored two runs, and Elliott and Trader each had a hit and a run. Phillips had four hits including a double and a home run and Massey, Lloyd, and Elliott added three hits apiece in the Wildcats’ win over St. Thomas More. Wilson and Budd each had a double in the victory.

Delmar hurler Carlee Budd, left, comes home with a pitch during her team’s home win over Dover. Above, Delmar second baseman Mallory Elliott tosses the ball to first during the Wildcats’ 12-3 win. Photos by Mike McClure

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Laurel catcher Kelsey Oliphant tags Woodbridge’s Joie Polite out at the plate for the final out in last Tuesday’s 8-2 win. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar’s Jose Flores, shown with the ball during last Wednesday’s home game, had a pair of goals in the Wildcats’ 10-5 home win over Dover. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar boys’ lacrosse defeats Delmarva Christian, 14-6 The Delmar varsity boys’ lacrosse team closed the season with a 14-6 win over Delmarva Christian last Friday. Tyler Cornish paced the Wildcats with seven goals while Tom Catalfamo had three goals for the Royals. James Mohr made 12 stops for Delmarva Christian and Delmar goalie Sean Wilkerson had 20 saves.

Laurel golf team earns win over St. Thomas More The Laurel varsity golf team picked up a 197-218 win over St. Thomas More last Wednesday. Eric Hastings led the Bulldogs with a 47 while Gaven Parker and Aaron Givens each shot a 49.

Laurel’s Courtney Evans delivers a pitch during her team’s 14-5 loss to Sussex Central last week. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar varsity baseball team tops Dover, 5-3 The Delmar varsity baseball team defeated Dover, 5-3, last Wednesday. Dylan Shupe allowed three runs on four hits and struck out 12 to help pace the Wildcats.

Laurel third baseman Jenna Cahall throws to first after fielding a bunt during her team’s win over Woodbridge last week. Photo by Mike McClure

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Sussex Tech defeats Seaford in non-conference baseball game By Lynn Schofer

Delmar defender Alyssa Martin, left, and Seaford’s Jamie Swain race to the ball during last week’s girls’ soccer game. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar soccer continued which was awarded the South title. “That was a good win for us,” said Phillips. “The team is playing so well together, we are so ready for the playoffs.” Delmar was set up for a bit of revenge with a scheduled first round showdown with Smyrna, but a glitch in the state

tournament calculations moved Indian River to the seventh seed and a matchup against Smyrna while eighth ranked Delmar will take on ninth seeded Dover. The Delmar-Dover game was scheduled to take place following the Indian RiverSmyrna game with both contests taking place at Cape Henlopen High School.

The Seaford High School baseball team hosted Sussex Tech in a non-conference match up last Friday in Seaford. Sophomore Jesse Swanson took the mound for Sussex Tech and held the Blue Jays to two runs in the 7-2 victory. After the game Coach Tom Pegelow said, “Jesse works very hard, he deserves a lot of credit today.” Sussex Tech took the lead by taking advantage of five fielding errors committed by Seaford in the first two innings of play. The Ravens put runs on the board in five of the seven innings including a run in the first and second innings. In the third inning, Steve Sharff opened with a double and Shane Marvel stroked a double with two outs for the RBI (3-0). Seaford then committed its sixth error allowing Marvel to move to third base. Zack Reynolds struck out Tech’s Sam Grahovac leaving two on base to end the inning and the threat of breaking the game wide open. In the bottom of the fourth, Seaford’s Scott Donovan hammered the Blue Jays’ second hit of the day, and with two outs, Jordan Stanley reached base on an infield hit. Swanson closed the door on Seaford when Aaron Robinson struck out. In the fifth, Sussex Tech added two more runs on RBIs by Justin Allen and Seth Hastings. The Blue Jays tried again to put runs on the board in the bottom of the fifth but instead stranded two runners. In the bottom of the sixth, Seaford’s Scott Donovan opened with a double and Spencer Coulbourn followed with a single. A walk to Jordan Stanley loaded the bases and two straight sacrifice flys by Aaron Robinson and catcher CJ Martinez put the Blue Jays on the board.

Sharff came in to pitch the Ravens out of the inning and after hitting Reynolds to reload the bases, he was able to get Ryan Shockley to ground out. Sussex Tech answered in the top of the seventh by adding two more runs, beginning with a triple by Allen. Allen scored when Hastings reached base on an error. Hastings stole second and moved to third on a wild pitch and James Smith reached base on another error. Joey Mitchell came on in relief for Seaford to make the two final outs of the inning. Seaford was unable to make a seventh inning rally and the Ravens took the victory. “This is a very important win because we estimate that we need one to two more wins to make the tournament,” said Pegelow. “We were able to get outside and work on fielding and situations.” Pegelow credited Swanson with setting the tone by limiting walks and allowing his offense to the work with key hits to score runs. Pegelow is also proud of his team’s progress. “Four years ago these guys were 2-18 and now as seniors they are 14-6,” Pegelow said. “The boys are like family, they are very special to me.” For Seaford, Reynolds took the loss, allowing seven runs on 10 hits in six and a third innings. Donovan and Coulbourn each had two hits and Shockley, Stanley, and Jared Banning each added one hit. For Sussex Tech, Swanson allowed two runs on seven hits and struck out four in five and two thirds innings (94 pitches) for the win. Hastings collected three hits, Allen and Marvel had two hits, and Sharff and Cody Shields added one hit each.

Donald Robinson, Jr. takes Little Lincoln main in Tuesday race By Charlie Brown

Delmar’s Lauren Bozman, left, and Seaford’s Anna Duryea go for the ball during last Thursday’s girls’ soccer game. Photo by Mike McClure

Seaford varsity golf team defeats Delmarva Christian The Seaford varsity golf team topped Delmarva Christian, 184-223, last Thursday. Seaford’s Matt Lank was the medalist with a score of 40. Greg Brooke added a 44 and Adam Caldwell shot a 49. Shayne Ivory led Delmarva Christian with a 43.

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Former Little Lincoln Car Champion, Donald Robinson, Jr. was back on top as he won the support 10-lap feature Tuesday night at the Delaware International Speedway. A forecast of heavy storms around 8 p.m. caused the management to pull the plug early on Saturday night’s show. Unfortunately, unlike the week prior, the forecast wasn’t as accurate as the front moved through much later than predicted. In the support portion of Tuesday night’s World of Outlaw program, the Little Lincoln cars provided fans with some wheel to wheel racing in their 50’s vintage style racers. Rookie Bryan Nailor held the lead for the first two laps before Tony Daisey moved on top. Robinson moved into the second spot and quickly mounted a challenge on Da-

isey, taking the lead at the halfway sign. At that point the pair were followed by Matt Johnson, Mel Joseph, Jr. and John Stevenson in the top five. Joseph got by Johnson and took second from Daisey with three to go. The yellow was out on lap eight as Nailor came to a stop in the second turn. On the restart Joseph mounted a challenge for the lead going wheel to wheel with Robinson but Robinson held him off for the win. Joseph finished in the second spot followed by Daisey, Johnson and Stephenson. This Saturday night it will be the Kyle Dixon Memorial with “Run What You Brung” for the NAPA Big Block Modifieds plus the Super Late Models, AC Delco Modifieds, Crate Models, Mod Lites, and Slide for 5. Gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

Delmarva Christian baseball falls to St. Georges, 9-4 The Delmarva Christian baseball team lost to St. George’s, 9-4, in the first game of a doubleheader last Wednesday. The second game was suspended due to darkness. St. Georges scored six runs in the sixth inning to break a 3-3 tie. Adam Troyer took the loss for the Royals, striking out eight and allowing six hits. Troyer went 3-4 with a double, Travis Tirrell and Luke Mathews each had two hits and Mike LaPointe homered.

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Woodbridge Little League- Baseball- Major League- Seaford Moose #1728 14, Timmons Amusements 4- Nick Smith and Nick Rosado scattered three hits and struck out 13 for the Moose. Smith picked up the win on the mound and had a two-run double and scored twice. Rosado had an RBI single and three runs, Noah Perry went 2-3 with two runs, Josh Reibsome and Logan Wescott both had RBI singles; Joshua Vazquez and Jared Hopkins each scored two runs and Adam Christopher and Josh Sprout each added a run. For Timmons, Ryan Parker had an RBI single, Christian McDowell and Anthony Lucke both singled and scored a run, and Josh Keefe added a run. Seaford Moose #1728 3, Select Financial Group 2 (seven innings)- Joshua Vazquez of the Moose and Matthew Chaffinch of Select Financial locked horns in a pitching dual as Chaffinch struck out 14 before running out of pitches with one out in the sixth. Vazquez struck out six before running out of pitches with one out in the seventh. Logan Wescott took over on the mound for Vazquez and struck out both batters he faced in the seventh to pick up the win. At the plate, Wescott had an RBI double and scored the game tying run in the sixth, Nick Smith went 2-3 and scored the games winning run, and Nick Rosado went 2-3 and had the game winning RBI. Jared Hopkins scored the Moose’s first run. For Select Financial, Chaffinch and Hunter Rogers both went 2-3 and scored a run, DaVahn Lee had an RBI double, Juwuan Rodriguez had an RBI single, and David Gray added a single. Seaford Moose #1728 10, Timmons Amusements 0- Nick Smith scattered two hits, pitched a complete game shutout and struck out seven as he picked up the win on the mound. At the plate, Smith was 2-3 with two runs, Jared Hopkins went 3-3 with three runs and four RBIs, Joshua Vazquez went 2-2 with a run and two RBIs, and Logan Wescott went 2-4 with a triple and two RBIs. Josh Sprout and Nick Rosado both singled and scored, Josh Reibsome had an RBI single and a runs scored, and Adam Christopher added a run for the Moose. For Timmons, Ryan Parker and Josh Keefe had their team’s two hits.

By Mike McClure The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ lacrosse team fell to Caesar Rodney, 12-4, in the first round of the state tournament last Saturday. David Fluharty netted two goals, Ben Bateman and Orlando Theiss each had one goal, and Quinn Stewart dished out three assists for the Ravens. Last Wednesday, Sussex Tech defeated Polytech, 11-6. Bateman tallied three goals and had an assist, Stewart contributed three goals and two assists, Fluharty and Jacob Bernier added one goal and one assist, and Joey Wallace and Drew Stewart had one assist apiece. Aaron Hitchens recorded six saves in the win. Lady Ravens top Caesar Rodney in OT- The Sussex Tech girls’ lacrosse team defeated Caesar Rodney, 14-12, in overtime last Wednesday. The Ravens opened the game with a 5-1 lead and held a 7-6 advantage at the half. The Riders knotted the score at 12-12 at the end of regulation, but Sussex Tech netted a pair of unanswered goals in overtime. Maxine Fluharty (six goals and three assists) scored the first overtime goal at the 2:42 mark in the second three minute overtime period. Sara Adams (five goals) added a goal with 36 seconds left. Courtenay Rickards tallied a pair of goals, Natalie Justice had one assist, and Caitlin Stone recorded 19 saves for the Ravens. Sussex Tech golf team falls in North-South match- The Sussex Tech varsity golf team topped Milford last Thursday, but fell to Lake Forest in the Henlopen North-South championship on Friday. The Ravens fell, 162-176, in the North-South match. Richard Atkins was the medalist with a 39 and Clayton Bunting added a 42 in the loss. Herb Quick was the medalist with a 42 in Sussex Tech’s 176-206 win over Milford. Bunting added a 43 and Dustin Miller added a 44. Baseball team wins one of two- The Sussex Tech varsity baseball team won one of two games early last week. The Ravens fell to Caesar Rodney, 4-3, last Tuesday before picking up a 12-2 win over Milford on Thursday. Zach Adkins gave up two runs on four hits and struck out 12 in seven innings for the win against the Bucs. Chad Sturgeon and Justin Allen each had three hits including a home run; Sam Grahovac hit a home run; and Seth Hastings, James Smith, and Shane Marvel each doubled. James Smith and Steve Sharff drove in runs in Sussex Tech’s 4-3 loss to Caesar Rodney. Lady Ravens pick up win over Bucs- The Sussex Tech varsity softball team doubled up Milford, 10-5, last Thursday as Kim Smith earned her fourth win of the season. Smith struck out seven and also had a pair of doubles and two RBIs. Logan Pavlik collected three hits, Melony Thompson had two hits including a double and drove in a pair, and Lauren Smith doubled. Girls’ soccer team falls, 6-4- The Sussex Tech girls’ soccer team lost to Dover, 6-4, last Tuesday. Lisa Sekcinski, Danae Evans, Katina Stamat, and Lauren Burkholder each scored one goal and Maggie Lee made 11 saves for the Ravens.

Delaware Tech-Owens softball falls in NJCAA playoffs

Delaware Tech-Owens golf competes in Region 19 tourney

Shown (l to r) are Kayla Trice, Karen Taylor, Master Sam Faulkner Jr., Clara Dewey, and Marcia Martine. The four women earned their First Don Black Belt in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do. The all day test (9 to 5) was held on Saturday, April 25 at the Superkicks studio and at Faulkner’s home.

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The Delaware Technical and Community College, Owens campus, softball team lost both of its games in the NJCAA softball championships in Normal, Ill., last week. Kelsey Riggleman went 2-3 with a double and Kim Owens and Amanda Horsey each had a hit in the Roadrunners’ 7-0 loss to Lansing Community College in game one. Del Tech fell to Mississippi GC, 3-1, in its second game. Chloe Vescovi allowed three runs and struck out seven in seven innings. Erin Tingle went 2-3, Kelsey Riggleman was 2-4, and Owens drove in a run.

The Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC), Owens campus, golf team competed the Region 19 tournament last week in Cape May, N.J. Trey Parker led the way with a 78 on Monday. Donny Emankovich added an 80, Nick Shevland shot an 86, Colin Gillespie had a 93, and Alex Hatter chipped in with a 98. Parker shot a 70 on Tuesday and finished with the region’s third best score, qualifying for the NJCAA national tournament. Shevland had a 75, Emankovich shot an 83, Gillespie added an 86, and Hatter had a 92 in Tuesday’s final round.

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Danny Lasoski dominates at Delaware International Speedway By Tony Veneziano

Danny Lasoski had been knocking on the door all season of picking up his first win since joining the Parsons Motor sports team for the 2009 campaign and finally broke through on Tuesday night, dominating the World of Outlaws return to Delaware International Speedway in Delmar to pick up the $10,000 top prize. For Lasoski, it was his first World of Outlaws win since February 2008 and the 82nd of his career. It was the sixth World of Outlaws victory for his car owner Lonnie Parsons of Iowa. Lasoski began the night by turning the fastest lap in qualifying for the third time this year and he also won the Crane Cams Dash to earn his first pole position of the season in an A-Feature event. “This was a long time coming,” said Lasoski. “I can’t thank Lonnie Parsons enough. He is home in Des Moines (Iowa) and I wish he was here. I really appreciate Lonnie letting me drive this car. He knew that I was out of a job and he was looking for a driver. I’m really happy to put this car in Victory Lane.” Lasoski led from the pole at the drop of the green, though the first caution of the night came out before a full lap was completed, leading to a second start. On the complete restart, Steve Kinser, who started on the outside of the front row, powered his way to lead in turns one and two, though the red flag waved for a four-car incident leading to another completed restart. On the third start, Lasoski charged into turns one and two and quickly began to pull away in open track and would not relinquish the lead the rest of the way aboard the Casey’s General Store JEI. Lasoski found himself in lapped traffic by the seventh lap and it took him several laps to get around the first car he was trying to put a lap down. He would contend with traffic from the midway point of the race until a lap-27 caution gave him a clear track for a final three lap sprint to the finish. He used a strong restart to pull away from Kinser and wound up winning by nearly three seconds. Steve Kinser finished second to earn his series leading 15th Top-10 of the season. The 20-time series champion moved to within one point of Donny Schatz, in the championship standings, after the latter finished 11th. Kinser turned in a very strong performance in the third heat race, coming from the fifth starting spot to win and earn a spot in the Crane Cams Dash, where he finished second to earn an outside front row starting spot for the A-Feature in the Quaker State Maxim. Jac Haudenschild matched his best finish of the season coming home third in the Owens-Corning Fiberglass Maxim. He used a strong start to get around Daryn Pittman on the high side on the opening lap to move into third and closed in a couple of times on Steve Kinser in traffic, but was not able to get close enough to him to try make a pass. For the native of Wooster, Ohio, it was his seventh Top-10 finish of the season and helped him moved into the eighth spot in points. Pittman finished fourth in the Pete’s Bridge Street Motors Maxim to earn his fourth Top-10 finish of the season with the World of Outlaws and second Top-Five. Lucas Wolfe finished fifth in his debut at Delaware International Speedway. It marked his second Top-Five of the season aboard the Allebach Racing Maxim and gives him momentum heading to his home track of Williams Grove Speedway this weekend. Chad Layton finished sixth in the Trades Auto Sales Maxim, with Kraig Kinser in seventh aboard the Bass Pro Shops Maxim. Craig Dollansky was eighth in the DirecTV Maxim, with his teammate Joey Saldana ninth in the Budweiser Maxim. Lance Dewease rounded out the Top-10 in the Infinity Design J&J.

Woodbridge Little League results (for the week of 5/11)

Baseball- Major League- Seaford Moose #1728 15, Timmons Amusements 0Nick Smith, Logan Wescott and Nick Rosado scattered two hits and struck out six in the Moose’s victory. Smith picked up his third win of the season on the mound. At the plate, Smith went 3-3 with three runs and an RBI; Wescott was 3-4 with a triple, two runs, and three RBIs; and Rosado went 2-3 with two runs and two RBIs. Josh Sprout and Jared Hopkins both had 2 hits, including a double, two runs and two RBIs; Josh Reibsome went 2-3 with a run and three RBIs; and Adam Christopher went 2-3 with a run and an RBI. Joshua Vazquez also doubled and scored twice. For Timmons, Ryan Parker and Nikko Lucke both singled. Seaford Moose #1728 14, Select Financial Group 2- Nick Smith, Jared Hopkins and Joshua Vazquez scattered two hits and struck out eight as the Moose moved to 6-1 on the season.. Smith picked up the win on the mound and was 2-2 with two runs and two RBIs. Hopkins went 1-2 with a run and Vazquez scored a run. Nick Rosado was 3-3 with a run and an RBI; Logan Wescott was 2-3 with two doubles, two runs, and three RBIs; Josh Sprout had an RBI single and scored twice; and Noah Perry had an RBI single and a run. Josh Reibsome scored twice and Jordan Chelton and Adam Christopher each scored a run as all 10 Moose players scored at least one run in the game. For Select Financial Group, Hunter Rogers had both of his team’s hits, including a double, and also scored a run. David Gray scored a run and Billy Bevins had an RBI. Senior League- Woodbridge 2, Millsboro 0- C.J. Pleasants pitched a complete game three-hit shutout and struck out eight. The game was scoreless until the fourth, when Trevor Wescott was hit by a pitch and then stole second and third. Jordan Vazquez drove him in with an RBI ground out. Woodbridge added an insurance run in the sixth, when Vinny Gamba doubled with one out, went to third on a ground out by Pleasants and then scored on an RBI single by Vazquez. Randall Blades and Pleasants both added singles for Woodbridge. For Millsboro, Steve Novak scattered three hits over six and two thirds innings and struck out eight and Blade Bethards had a single. Delmar, Seaford, and Laurel Little League coaches are also invited to send results to the Star at mspublications.com, 302-629-9243 (f), or call 302-262-9134.

Delmar’s Lauren Massey makes contact with a pitch for a double during her team’s home loss to Sussex Central on Monday. Photo by Mike McClure

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Baseball- Sussex Central 13, Seaford 1- Zach Reynolds went 2-3 with a run, Jordan Stanley batted 2-3, and Jared Banning and Eddie Hicks each had a hit for the Jays. Lake Forest 5, Delmarva Christian 1- Hunter Elliott had two hits including a double and Justin Hawkes and Casey Zitvogel added a hit and an RBI apiece. Caravel 12, Laurel 6 (Monday)- Jake Dubinski doubled, Billy Yossick tripled, and Brooks Hearne homered in the Laurel loss. Archmere 12, Delmarva Christian 0 (Monday)- Justin Hawkes and Derrick Elzey had hits for the Royals. Golf- Laurel 188, Delmar 189; Delmar 189, Woodbridge 257; Laurel 188, Woodbridge 257 (Monday)- Delmar’s Seth Benson was the medalist with a 39 while Laurel Quinten Langley shot a 45, Eric Hastings had a 46, and Colby Watts added a 47. John Tomeski paced the Raiders with a team low 55. Softball- Sussex Central 12, Delmar 3- Caroline Phillips hit a home run, Lauren Massey doubled, and Shannon Wilson added a bunt single in the loss. Sussex Tech 13, Dover 0 (Monday)- Jenna Allen had a pair of hits including a double and drove in three, Melony Thompson collected two doubles and two RBIs; Melissa Trout had two hits and two runs; and Logan Pavlik doubled for the Ravens. Brooke Tull also allowed one hit in the shutout. Delmarva Christian 3, St. Georges Tech 2 (Monday)- Lynsey Lofland struck out 10 and tossed a two-hitter in the win. Emily Pentoney went 2-2 with two runs and an RBI and Tara Munro doubled and knocked in the winning run with a sac bunt.

Delmarva Christian boys’ lacrosse team nets 12-0 win The Delmarva Christian boys’ lacrosse team blanked Dickinson, 12-0, last Thursday as Mark Engle netted four goals. Jeff Mohr recorded 10 saves in goal for the Royals.

Seaford defender Erin Wootten kicks the ball as goalie Maryann Hicks looks on during last week’s game against Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure

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Never forget the reason why we have our freedoms By Gary C. Tyndall Memorial Day, a day for remembering, for giving thanks, for honoring those who have given “the last full measure of their devotion.” It is because they did so, that we can be here today, that we can live in freedom, without fear, that we can speak freely, and give thanks to God. Like us today, they were here for a time. And like us, they had hopes and dreams, strengths and frailties, families and friends. Then duty called. Duty to stand and be counted. Duty to defend all that we hold dear. Duty, a job to be done. And they answered the call. Think back to their time and place. In your mind, stand alongside them. Listen, can you hear? The hour approaches, their time to be tested is at hand. Can you sense the overwhelming power of the event, the inevitability of battle? Can you summon their courage, feel their resolve? Can you comprehend what they did there? There, with Captain Parker and the men of Lexington, neighbors, farmers, shop keepers, standing in a thin line across the village square to stop the approaching mass of British soldiers, the disciplined veterans approaching in battle order against them. Hear Captain Parker’s words: “Stand your ground men. Do not fire unless fired upon. But if they mean to have war, then let it begin here.” And so it did. And many died. Yet from that, from those men who

stood to perform the impossible, the impossible came to pass, and a new nation was born. A nation founded on individual freedom and individual responsibility. A new nation of citizens endowed with rights directly from their Creator. And it would require struggle and sacrifice to keep it. Struggle and sacrifice. There, at Gettysburg, on Little Round Top, with the men of the 20th Main firing until there were no more bullets, and then making that desperate bayonet charge that turned the tide of the battle and the war. Ordinary Americans, determined, united in just cause, summoning the awesome courage to rush the advancing foe in hand to hand combat, to do what needed to be done. With great sacrifice, their cause prevailed, and from that came, in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “a new birth of freedom.”

On Memorial D a y, we pay tribute to our fellow countrymen who died in wartime, fighting to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. On this solemn day let us also remind ourselves that we must not take these freedoms for granted, but gratefully remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect them.

Biff Lee, 40th State Representative

Many more times the test has come, the sacrifice has been made, and life by life the tide has been turned, and our way of life, our sacred freedom, preserved. There at Belleau Wood in the Great War. On Guadaican, with a few Marines in that desperate night battle on Bloody Ridge. With the airmen of Torpedo Squadron 8, who lost every plane but bought precious time at Midway. With infantry men advancing through withering fire at Omaha Beach. Or on the small ship Johnston at Leyte, whose hopeless counterattack against battleships broke the enemy’s will, on the verge of their breakthrough, and made our final victory certain. Many times since then, at places like Pusan and Pork Chop Hill, at La Drang and Khe Sanh, in Kuwait and Kabul and Bagdad, and in places with names less known, by small units and individual

Americans, the service has been rendered, the sacrifice made and good has prevailed. The high cost of freedom has been paid, and our way of life sustained. You here today, who God has given the great high honor to be the beneficiaries of these works done, of these lives given, remember and give thanks every day that you live for their sacrifice, and for the opportunities that have been given to you. Honor the fallen, and rededicate yourselves to the greater good that we are each capable of, that their sacrifices shall not have been in vain. Use your freedoms well, make responsible choices, care for those in need, be a good neighbor. Work to make your community a better place to live. And remember those whose sacrifices earned you these freedoms This is your sacred duty, your homage to those who have given all, for you. Whether you served in uniform or not. This is your time to be tested. May the Lord God Almighty bless America, as her people trust and confess Him. About the author Gary is a 1964 graduate of Seaford High School and a 1968 graduate of Cornell University. He attended the Naval Officer Candidate School and Naval Command in Newport, Rhode Island where he graduated in 1969 a U.S. Navy Ensign. He served in Vietnam and retired from the Navy as a Lt. Senior Grade. Gary and his wife currently live in Fairbanks, AK.

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County Memorial Day service set

The traditional Sussex County Memorial Day Celebration will be held on The Circle in Georgetown, Sunday, May 24 at 1:30 p.m., a half hour later than in previous years. Co-sponsors of the event are the Georgetown Kiwanis Club and the Korean War Veterans Association. Keynote speech will be delivered by retired Rear Admiral Donald Sturtz, USN. Master of Ceremonies will be Town Manager Gene Dvornik. Colors will be presented by the Sussex Central High Jr. ROTC and the US Marine Corps League. Invocation will be by the Rev. Rod duFour of the First Baptist Church, Georgetown. Soloist Cathy Gorman will sing the National Anthem. Wreathes will be placed in tribute to all those who died in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the recent conflicts to protect our freedoms. The rifle salute will be executed by the Korean War Veterans Association. Taps and its echo will be performed by John Paul Jones and Douglas Myers of Sussex Central High School.

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Relay for Life brought survivors together By Carol Kinsley

With forecasts of heavy rain, the Relay for Life was moved under the shelter of the parking garage of the Cancer Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Some 100 survivors participated in opening events and a celebratory dinner of barbecued chicken. Booths were set up on the ground floor of the garage by teams that continued to raise funds through the night, and walkers stopped by periodically for a bite to eat, a bit of refreshment, or to make a purchase or bid in the silent auction. Some did not let the concrete floor keep them from pitching a tent to stay overnight; others brought campers to set up in the back lot of the hospital. Thirty-two teams of walkers — a total

of 365 participants — went round and round the circuit all night long, from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. As darkness fell, luminaria in honor or memory of loved ones were lit. Some walkers wore purple survivor shirts; others wore Relay for Life t-shirts; still others were dressed in costume in keeping with the team’s name. Some “walkers” rode, in wheelchairs or strollers. By morning light, nearly $75,000 had been raised. Still more will be added as donations from the silent auction come in. The goal had been $145,000. The top teams were Cedar Avenue Circus, with 14 members headed by Marie Wolfgang; Team Trinity; Soroptimist of Seaford; Christian Walk; and Curves for a Cure. Marie Wolfgang was top individual,

bringing in $8,255.99. Sherry Wix of Soroptimist of Seaford raised $5,519. Paulette Sammons of Curves for a Cure brought in $2,351, closely followed by Cindi Knight of Cedar Avenue Circus and Michelle Booth of Soroptimist of Seaford who exceeded $2,000 each. The top companies, with one team each, were Curves and Wal-Mart. Tara Trout, Relay spokesperson, said everyone was pleased with the event, even with the change of location and then no rain. Nationwide, Relay for Life brings together more than 3.5 million people to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease and fight back, because they have been touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the disease.

Kisses — the chocolate kind — are cheap; finding a cure for cancer is priceless. Jaci Burdett, left, holding a Relay for Life t-shirt, and Mary Brown volunteer kisses for donations to the West Sussex Relay for Life. Both are employees of the cancer center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. The relay and assorted fund-raising booths such as theirs were moved to the cancer center’s parking garage by forecasts of rain. Photo by Carol Kinsley

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Assisted by caregiver Sandy Hochstedler, Charlotte Wheatley was one of hundreds making the circuit around the parking garage during Relay for Life.Wheatley, a cancer survivor for five years, was helping raise money to help others in the West Sussex area in their fight against cancer. Photo by Carol Kinsley

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• Moved to Laurel from New Jersey in 1984 • Went to Laurel Middle School for 5th grade • Home schooled for 6th & 7th grades • Epworth Christian Cherry School in the 8th & 9th grades • Moved to Maine with her family in her 10th year in high school • After High School moved back to New Jersey and attended school at Ocean County College. • Got started in the food industry working as a waitress and a bartender • After years of being in the hospitality industry decided to further her education and entered the hotel industry.

• First career - The Seaford Comfort Inn. Worked at the front desk for three months until being promoted to director of sales. She was responsible for generating 70% of the hotel’s revenues and was named “Director of Sales of the Year” two years in a row. • After three years Allison decided to expand her resume and took a sales position at the Leader & State Register selling ads. She was promoted a few months later to work for the Delaware State News selling into the Auto section. • During this time, Allison and her family opened up a cafe’ in Laureltowne called The Cherry Tree Cafe’. Allison would work the morning shift and then commute to Dover to work a full day at the Delaware State News and then return and close the cafe’. “It was a lot of hard work but very rewarding and a great experience to be able to own my own business,” Allison says. • After selling for the paper for about a little over a year, Allison was presented with an opportunity to be the director of sales for a Hampton Inn in Fredericksburg, Va. She made the move, sold her

part of the cafe’ to her parents and made the move. About four months later, realized that Fredericksburg was not where she wanted to be, Allison made the move to return to New Jersey and became the sales manager and a wedding planner for a 5-star beach resort. Allison stayed there for about five years. The last year she was there, she decided she wanted to once again expand her resume and try something else. Allison went back to school and obtained her Commercial Insurance License. She went to Chicago for two weeks for school and came back and sold commericial property and casualty insurance. • Allison worked for an Independent Brokerage in New Jersey for about two years before deciding to move closer to her family in Laurel. She moved back in October 2008 and took time interviewing with various insurance agencies before deciding to accept a position with Avery Hall Insurance selling commericial and personal insurance.

As far as what Allison attributes her success to, she says it is a combination of the following: • Taking risks • Having my comfort zone challenged, never allowing myself to “stay comfortable.” • Pushing myself to experience new things and not to be afraid of failing. • Overcoming obstacles such as fear of rejection. • Confessing positive things about myself daily. Finding the positive in everything. • Keeping close to my faith • Giving more than I take. Being selfless. “I always knew what I wanted to go after and I did just that. I always and still so take risks and try to learn new things,” Allison says.

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Letters to the Editor

Seaford Mayor and City Council make play to usurp voters’ rights

In the cover story in the Seaford Star of May 14, Lynn Parks highlighted a pernicious play for power by Mayor Butler and the Seaford City Council. What the city leadership wants is to take away Seaford citizens’ right to vote on annexations. And, from what I can tell, what they propose is perfectly legal. What the city proposes to do is to apply to the state legislature for a change in the city’s charter. This requires approval by the state legislature and the governor. In a discussion that I had Friday morning with Rep. Danny Short, Danny told me that, in general, getting charter changes is pretty much a slam dunk. All it takes would be two representatives to bring it to the legislature, Danny being one of them. Now, whether he wishes to do so will likely involve some investigation as well as popular comment, either to him and/ or in letters to the local papers. I certainly invite both options be exercised so that the will of the citizenry can be heard loud and clear. Now to the background of this battle. As Lynn noted in her article, there were two failed attempts made to annex 600 acres of property (the second annexation attempt was for part of this acreage) to the north of the city, one in September 2006 and another in April 2008. This acreage was/is owned by 6 investors. At least one of the properties was completely landlocked and totally useless unless the whole parcel could be annexed. From appearances, some of the properties appeared to be pure speculative plays. One has to remember that this was a period before the housing bubble burst and every mother’s son was trying to make a killing off of real estate. The city was taking the side of the property owners/investors and pushing hard for passage of the annexation. Unfortunately, this was handled rather heavy handedly and, rather than gaining public support, citizens of Seaford were turned off. The annexation proposal had been at the tail end of a rapid series of annexations that moved the city’s borders farther and farther north. Some residents in the city felt that city leadership had gone “annexation happy.” The argument, as I recall at the time, was that the city needed to expand its tax base or wither away. To me, this fell a bit flat, as the more property annexed, the more services that would be required. Amongst these was city water and sewer and, if we expanded too far, we would find ourselves with huge projects to enlarge the city’s ability to provide these services. So, to me, it looked like the proposed gain would also come with its share of pain. There is also the question as to the character of the city. Seaford has its charm, but that charm can be lost if we simply become a sprawling megaplex. Some don’t want to see that character change and the headlong plunge into expansion would effect the very change some city residents don’t want to see. An argument can be made that, if what is proposed is explained clearly and carefully, with the feelings of those that might

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be opposed taken into account, then we can reach agreement to proceed. Unfortunately, in the current debates over universal health care and credit card abuses, President Obama is falling for this line of thinking. My stepmother loved acorn squash and would buy it by the bushel basket. Night after night she would serve us acorn squash. I detested acorn squash. I dabbled, then simply refused to eat it. “But Tom (my middle name), this is especially good squash.” To which I replied, “That just makes it worse, as I really don’t like squash.” So, even when carefully explained, views can and will differ and folks of different interests may retain those different views. Which brings us to the current real reason why the city wants to usurp the rights of the voters. A group of non-city property owners at Hearns Pond feel that the annexation and subsequent development of the 600 acre tract will adversely affect them. To fight the proposed annexation, they formed a group called the Hearns-Pond Association for its Protection, Preservation, Enhancement and Naturalization, or HAPPEN, for short. Being officially “outsiders” city hall treated them with disdain. The attitude was that they weren’t citizens of the city, had no voting rights, and that they should simply shut up and go away and let the city roll over them. HAPPEN decided not to take this laying down. They issued flyers and spread them all around the city asking city voters to help them in their plight. Now, some of the claims on the flyers were spurious, but, at least I felt compassion for these dis-enfranchised folks and supported their cause. I said to myself, if the roles were reversed, wouldn’t I want someone to help me when I was barred from helping myself? Absolutely. The steamroller tactics of the city didn’t help, either. So, whether this was the driving force for Seaford residents to vote no or whether it was to halt the city’s “annexation happy” binge, the voters turned down the annexation attempt twice. I should note that the second annexation attempt was for just two of the six properties, but a foot in the door is all it would have taken. Did the city get the message? It didn’t

look like it. After the failure of the second attempt, it was said of Mayor Butler in the Seaford Star edition of Apr. 10, 2008: “But Butler, who said that he was ‘very disappointed’ in the rejection of the annexation, said Monday that the city will continue to work for annexation of the two properties. ‘I don’t think it’s over,’ he said. ‘I think we as a city think that it is important to annex this land.’ ” To quote a famous Arnold Schwarzenegger line, “I’ll be back.” And, so he is. To those of us who the city feels just fell off the milk truck, they offered this reasoning: ‘These annexation elections are costly and that is the only reason we are doing this,” he (Mayor Butler) said. According to city manager Dolores Slatcher, an annexation vote costs about $1,000. That includes advertising, renting a voting machine and review by the city solicitor. This nominal expense should be charged to those seeking annexation, not to the city. This has got to me one of the lamest and most transparent excuses I have ever seen. The real reason is very apparent. Having lost two annexation votes, the city wants to usurp the citizen’s rights to those votes, removing one important check against runaway city management. The lesson of Laurel Two and a half years ago the citizenry in and around Laurel went through the same battle, the big difference being that annexation rights were held by the city leadership, there being no requirement for annexations to be put to the votes of the citizens. If what Mayor Butler proposes happens, the citizens of Seaford will end up in same position as those of Laurel. What can we learn from this lesson? I should comment up front that my information comes from the archives of the Laurel Star available on-line. The lead writer covering the Laurel debacle was Tony Windsor, with contributions by Lynn Parks and Frank Calio. A proposal was made and passed to annex 480 acres into the city for a proposed sports complex named alternatively as Discovery, Discovery Project, or Discovery Place. Like HAPPEN, a group outside of the city that felt it would be adversely affected by the new complex was formed, naming itself the Sussex County Organization to Limit Development Mistakes, or SCOLDM, for short. Like HAPPEN, SCOLDM attended Town Council meetings fighting against the proposal and, like in Seaford, were treated with great disdain and rudeness. Unlike Seaford, the annexation vote was passed by the city and not its citizens in January 2007. Again, all of this proposed development activity was during the height of the building boom. SCOLDM elected to file a lawsuit against the Laurel Town Council, citing improprieties in the annexation process. In reading the Star’s account, it looked like the group was grasping at technical straws that may well not have held up in court. But, a lawsuit blocked the subsequent development of the proposed project. As

reported in the Nov. 15, 2007 issue of the Laurel Star, with progress blocked, the financial backers of the project withdrew, thus putting an end to Discovery Place. Thus, a lawsuit is a potentially effective means to block undesired development, if all else fails. But, so that Seaford residents don’t need to resort to this last-ditch means, I believe it behooves us to speak up loudly to voice our objections to the current Seaford city proposal to do away with our rights to vote on annexations. The demeanor of Seaford City Council And, finally, in reading Lynn Parks’ article of last week, I was incensed at the heavy handedness of our elected officials. Their disdain and rudeness to those pleading their case turned me off completely. We don’t need these people leading our city. I would recommend that they either change their ways or resign, as I don’t believe that they are living up to the standards I would expect of elected officials representing me, as a citizen of Seaford. Richard Eger

Seaford

Revoking democratic rights

The Seaford city council has submitted a proposition to the General Assembly that, if approved by the state legislature, would give them the ability to decide annexations, thus revoking the right of Seaford residents to decide whether properties should be annexed into our town. I am deeply saddened by this dismissal of Constitutional democratic principles and shocked by the fact that this proposal was approved without significant citizen knowledge, involvement, and consent. My principle objection to this proposition is simply that it revokes the democratic rights of Seaford citizens. Central to our democratic way of life is our ability to determine the future of our country through our right to vote. When that right to vote is denied by the very people elected to defend it, the voice of the public is stifled and citizens can no longer participate in determining which direction they should take. In seeking the exclusive power to approve annexations, the Seaford City Council has done just that. The council’s negligence in stripping Seaford residents of their right to vote will result in a city where just five people can subjectively determine which properties to annex, regardless of the will of Seaford residents. Now, just five councilmen, instead of nearly 7,000 citizens, will determine the extent of Seaford’s expansion. Truly, this is in direct violation of the democratic rights of Seaford residents. A second objection to this proposal lies in the fact that the city councilmen were elected to represent Seaford citizens. According to the city charter, the councilmen are to be the voice of the citizens, looking after the public’s interests and making decisions that coincide with the will of the majority of Seaford residents. But I harbor no doubt that a poll of Seafordians would indicate that the majority are against this proposition. It is very telling that 12 people (whom the council Continued to page 54

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Snapshots LaureL 19th annuaL aLumni Banquet

Members of the class of 1949 marked their 60th year at the banquet, (Front L-R) Joan Groton Venables, Grace Downes Armiger, Loretta Mitchell Rubino, Ann Evans Spicer, Peggy Marvil Goff, Imogene Hitchens Records, (Back L-R) Richard E. Whaley, Claude B. Prettyman, George J. Collins, Donald Lee Crouch and Andrew Jennings Dickerson. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Class of 1969 (front L-R) Jane Warner Burlingame, Trudy Phillips Parker and Ann Brittingham Lee join 1979 members (back L-R) Shelly Bennett Givens, and Douglas Stoakley and 1984 grads Joel Wharton and Jennifer Farrelly Givens. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Pastor Dick Blades and 1959 classmate Freddie Joseph talk over old times at Banquet. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Jim Spicer class of 1950 greets classmate Helen Hill Wilkerson. Photo by Pat Murphy

The joy of seeing former classmates is evident in this photo. Photo by Pat Murphy.

Left, Marie Johnson Waller, class of 1930 was oldest attendee. Right, Sara Marie Trivitts class of 1939 marks her 70 year graduation at the Alumni Banquet. Photo by Pat Murphy.

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Little league affected us in Doing the Towns Together many ways over the years LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS

Driving past the Laurel Little League complex on the Bethel Road this past week, I was reminded of all of the really good things that have happened to so many Laurelites through the 50 years of the sports franchise here in our little corner of Western Sussex. Fifty years is a long time for anything, no matter what is involved. When you give it serious thought you realize how you as an individual have been affected by the game. As parents of two former little league players on teams here in Laurel, Chuck and I often reminisce about the “good old days” when our sons were involved in the program. Little league participation was a major part of our lives, not only for the two players, but for our entire family, for a long, long while. Our sons began as minor league team players, advanced to the majors, then senior league. Put it all together and that is a lot of years of going out to the ballpark night after night, plus working in practice sessions. As for our oldest offspring, daughter Bonnie was always in school athletics, but little league for girls came into being after she graduated from high school. That did not slow her down, though, and her love of athletics was uppermost in her plans. Thus, she graduated from what at the time was West Chester State with a degree in Physical Education. To this day she continues her involvement as a teacher in the public school system in Florence, S.C., as does her husband, Jim, also a graduate of West Chester. Although Philip and John were avid baseball players in the little league program here in Laurel, neither pursued the physical education programs at the colleges they attended and where they earned their degrees. But, invariably, this time of year, when we get together, the discussion comes up about the changes in the game, people who played such important roles in the success of the game here in Laurel, and young men who have continued to help guide and direct Laurel’s program. For more than 10 years, when the boys were playing, Chuck and I were part of a group of parents who changed schedules, dinner times, traveled dozens of miles to and from practice fields and the little league park, experienced every high and low related to the joys and sorrows of winning and losing, changed vacation dates because of a game conflict, and spent countless hours sitting on those always hard-as-rocks bleachers at the ball park, or working in the concession stand, or begging for funds for the program. When the Tenth Street fields opened, the concession stand was manned by a group of

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Last Saturday the action was on Central Avenue where the Strawberry Festival took off in full swing. Inside the Parish Hall there was food a-plenty, crafts and goodies for sale and, of course, strawberries! Also, there was the opening of both Historical properties-the Cook and Studley houses, with members of the society greeting visitors. As the weather reluctantly complied there was a most colorful and interesting tour of local gardens, led by members of the Laurel Garden Club. There was also much activity at the Hen House out on Sycamore Road, from whence came the strawberries for the festival. George and Marlene Collins have returned from attending the graduation of their grandson, Quin Collins Coleman, from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington Campus. Quin is the son of Karen Collins Coleman. They were also accompanied by Matt’s mother, Mildred Coleman. Want to start off your holiday weekend with a full tummy? Follow the smoke signals to the Ruritan Barbecue at the corner of Rt. 13 and Sycamore Road, where the annual cookout is taking place on Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ruritan “guys” will be happy to furnish you with a full platter. I’m sure they will really miss Tom Wright this year dishing up the hot stuff, but we’ll all eat a piece of chicken for him. Oh, what a party it was and after 19 years the novelty of the Alumni Banquet never seems to wear off. Classmates meeting classmates of old and renewing ties from time. I’m sure that Pat has covered this event more thoroughly with news and photos so I’ll stop here. I will add, however, that several of the past classes chose to celebrate reunions at this time and did so this weekend finalizing their festivities at the banquet.

A Mother-Daughter dinner was held at Christ Church on Thursday night, May 7, with guest speakers from Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) Karen Langston from DAPI’s executive board in Wilmington and Kim Trivits, Program Director of Sussex County. Young girls attend a school of choice for pregnant teens through this program. The United Methodist Women partner with DAPI serving the Delaware program. Each guest brought a gift for the baby boutique which the church members maintain for the needs of the young mothers-to-be.

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ignored) came forward to oppose the proposal at the council meeting, yet none came forward to support it. Even more telling is the fact that the Hearn’s Pond area was approved by the council for annexation yet rejected by Seaford citizens twice, in 2006 and 2008. Indeed, it is surmisable that the council’s decision is in opposition to the will of Seaford citizens and that as such, the councilmen, 40% of whom were never actually elected by citizens, are exceeding the authority given to them by the city charter. The council may want to annex the Hearn’s Pond area, but Seafordians clearly don’t. Yet another of my objections to the proposed change of Section 2 of the charter involves the simple truth that it is more of a detriment than an advantage to the city. The proposal strips citizens of their democratic rights as Americans without giving them any significant benefit; in short, it is a net loss to Seaford citizens. From my understanding, the council made this proposition on the grounds that it would save the city money, as each annexation election costs our town about $1,000. But, if surveyed, I’m positive that the residents of Seaford, whom the council was elected to represent, would view this as a necessary cost of democracy. In fact, I’m sure that the vast majority would consider it to be a minor price to pay for the right to vote and would favor a slight increase in city taxes to fund the democratic process. According to the 2000 census, there were 2,629 households within Seaford. If each household experienced an increase in annual taxes of just $1.14, the city would be able to hold three annexation elections every year. Simply put, that figure speaks for itself. Additionally, I’m also positive that a survey of Seaford residents would reveal that the majority would view the money spent on annexation elections as much more necessary than many of the other projects the city council has funded. At their April 14th meeting, the council voted unanimously to borrow $1.3 million to replace the city’s water mains and to spend $19,020 to clean-up garbage around Seaford. At this meeting, the council spent well over one million dollars yet can’t find the money to fund annexation elections. In so doing, the council essentially labeled water mains and garbage clean-up as being more important than the democratic process. That it would save the city money was the only reason given by the council

Letters to the Editor for eliminating annexation elections. Since this clearly isn’t worth the rescindment of our democratic rights, how else does this proposition help Seaford residents? Indeed, I am dismayed by the proposition itself. But I am infinitely more dismayed by the way in which the council approved the proposition. The council is attempting to remove an entire section of the city charter and substitute 10 typed pages of their own text. This charter is the equivalent of a city constitution. It is absurd, in a democracy, to alter a constitution (and especially to delete an entire section) without significant public involvement. To make a major change to a document that governs around 7,000 people, the knowledge and the consent of those people must be obtained. Unfortunately, the city council obtained neither. The majority of Seaford residents were never informed of the council’s decision, and the council never determined whether the majority of citizens would support it. Essentially, the council altered the city’s constitution subjectively and without the involvement of the very people they are supposed to represent. Fortunately, this change has not yet been approved; it must appear before the state legislature, who will either approve or reject it. If there is enough citizen objection to the proposition, it will be rejected and the democratic process will be maintained. Seaford citizens, I’m asking you to take an hour out of your day and do your part in preserving your voting rights. Please write to our state representative, Daniel Short, and our state senator, Robert Venables. Their mailing addresses can be found on their websites. There is little time before this motion appears before the state legislature, so please make this a priority. Thank you in advance for your commitment to the democratic ideals America has always espoused. Andrew Bell Seaford

This is still America, right?

And so it begins. The absolute undeniable arrogance of the Seaford City Council is nothing less than frightening. Just who does this group think they are? To dismiss the concerns of local residents on the grounds that they live “over the line” is short-sighted and smacks of

socialism. The members of this gang are flesh and blood like everyone else, and no more. I would urge the people of Seaford to pay close attention to this issue because if this group can take away their right to vote, it can only be downhill from here. I don’t live in Sussex County any more, but the last time I checked we all still live in America. I am truly fearful of where this could be headed. Debbi Elliott

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Losing the right to vote

I am outraged at the events that took place at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 12. We the citizens of Seaford have a right, written in the charter, to vote on issues that affect our lives, homes, businesses, and the general well being of our town. Examples of these are growth, safety, infrastructure, schools, and voting into office Mayor and Council to oversee our concerns and issues. I believe they need to be informed that we voted them into office to represent the majority voice. Twice, in the recent past, the majority voice of Seaford voted against annexations. Now they (Mayor and Council) are of the understanding that they know what’s best for all of us. This sounds very much like the current administration in the White House and smacks of socialism. At the recent council meeting, the mayor and council voted to remove the right to the citizens of Seaford to vote on issues concerning and affecting all of us. They have submitted a request to the state legislature to give the city carte blanche by allowing them to decide what’s best for Seaford’s citizens by removing our right to vote on annexations. This has a very foul stench to it. The next thing you know, they will be removing our right to vote on all issues and have closed door council meetings as well as changing laws and our city charter without any notification to the public what-so-ever. The last time I looked, I lived in a democratic society. My grandfather, my father, and I all fought in wars to ensure the freedoms and democracy in which we live and one of my sons currently serves in the military to protect these freedoms that our founding fathers put in place. It is our right as citizens of these United States, as citizens of the great state of Delaware, and most of all citizens of this beautiful city of Seaford that we be al-

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lowed a voice on issues concerning this great city and most of all the right to vote. Our elected officials do not always know what’s best for us and are not always acting in the best interests of all the citizens and need to be held accountable for these decisions. Join me in letting them know that this decision to remove our voting rights is not only wrong but unconstitutional. If they, the elected officials of Seaford, continue forward with this change in the city charter, then maybe it’s time for a changing of the guard at the next elections and vote those that will protect our rights as citizens and not take them away. Whether you are for or against annexations is not the issue here. The real issue is your right to vote and the fact that it is trying to be taken away from you. Stand up and be heard, voice your opinion, and let the Mayor and Council know that this is wrong. God bless America. Douglass A. Lambert

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Sports-betting opposition

Recently, Gov. Jack Markell signed into law a bill to legalize table games and sports-betting in the First State. In light of an erroneous published report, I wanted to make it clear that I voted against this legislation (House Substitute 1 for House Bill 100, as amended). In fact, in a relatively unusual occurrence, this bill was considered by the House of Representatives twice and I voted against it on both occasions. My opposition to the proposal was motivated by a promise I made to my constituents. It is also is in keeping with my personal convictions on this issue. Just as marijuana is often considered a “gateway drug” – facilitating an introduction to other illegal narcotics – I believe sports-betting is a gateway form of wagering. The nature of sports-betting makes it more appealing to youths, possibly exposing young adults to an increased risk of developing a gambling addition or other destructive behavior. While I understand the need to balance our state budget and close a sizable projected shortfall, I do not think expanding legalized gambling is the proper way to do it. On a related note, I will also oppose any move to close our state budget gap by cutting the salaries of our state employees. I think there are a number of innovative solutions to the budgetary challenges we face that will better serve our state workers and taxpayers. State Rep. Dave Wilson

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If waterboarding is okay, maybe you should vounteer I read with interest Mr. Windsor’s column of May 7, 2009, regarding “enhanced interrogation.” I suggest that if he really wants to get information from someone that he select a method different than “tak[ing] a tire iron to someone’s head.” Unless he’s very careful, the person being questioned might not be around long enough to answer many questions. But enough silliness. At the end of World War II, the Allied Nations conducted the Nuremburg Trials to punish Nazis who had killed and tortured millions. Some of their victims were Allied prisoners of war. At about the same time, similar trials were being held in the Pacific to punish the war criminals who had been responsible for the torture and deaths of hundreds of thousands, including Allied prisoners of war. There were numerous defendants in both sets of trials who were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences or to death. A defense used by some of the accused was that they had been ordered to commit atrocities. Both the Third Reich and the Imperial Japanese government accepted and encouraged the institutionalized practice of torture – that is, it was state policy. During World War II, there were instances of individual Allied (including American) soldiers killing prisoners of war. Given the conditions of war, such actions, although regrettable, are understandable. However, it was not the policy of the

Final Word Allied governments, including the United States, to institutionalize the murder or torture of POWs. It was not state policy. During the Vietnam War, there were again instances of abuse of POWs and even civilians by United States military personnel. Again these instances were the actions of individuals. They were not state policy. Personnel using “enhanced interrogation” techniques or who “wasted” POWs were aware that what they were doing was a violation of the Geneva Conventions and could result in them being punished by the military legal system. In the unit in which I served, a lieutenant received an Article 15 punishment from the brigade commander for decapitating a dead Viet Cong and displaying the head. There was no doubt in anyone’s mind what the official policy was. I agree with Mr. Windsor that the techniques used by Al Q’ada, the Taliban, and non-associated extremists are brutal and horrific. I think that American soldiers are constantly tempted to reply in kind. But if

they do so, they are acting as individuals. Military personnel have received courts martial for the abuse of POWs. I, therefore, find it difficult to accept that it’s okay for selected individuals to use “enhanced interrogation” techniques on “enemy non-combatants” or whatever phrase is now current. Do we really want to have policies as cruel and inhuman as those of our enemies? Do the results really justify the means? I think that’s a very slippery slope for the United States to stand on. As far as the accusation by Mr. Windsor that President Obama’s actions are political, I suggest that they might be moral. Or they might be political from the viewpoint that the United States badly needs to repair its international image. It’s very tough to sell the United States as “A city set on a hill” when “enhanced interrogation” is national policy. It is very possible to build a case that the drug cartels pose as much of a threat to the United States as the Taliban. Will it become our national policy to use “enhanced interrogation” on suspects? Which of Chief Wilson’s officers will Mr. Windsor volunteer to conduct the “enhanced interrogations”? Maybe Chief Wilson will volunteer. I doubt it. In closing, I suggest that all of you, including Mr. Windsor, who think that waterboarding is not torture volunteer to have it done to you 85 or 185 times. Such an experiment might be perception-altering.

Just think, if former vice-president Cheney volunteered, we might find out who outed Valeria Plame. Keith Phillips Laurel

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Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences (DLITE) is looking for the perfect person to Host Our Coast, exploring Delmarva’s beaches and bays this summer, and reporting back daily with online videos, photos, and blog posts. We’re paying the lucky winner $10,000 to play on Delmarva’s coast all summer and we’re providing a gorgeous twobedroom waterfront condominium where you can live free for the entire two months this summer. DLITE is accepting online applications through May 22 for the “Host Our Coast: The Coolest Job on the Coast” contest created to select a summer travel journalist. The application process includes posting a 60-second video to YouTube, and submitting a sample travel blog post. Applications will close at midnight on May 22. The winner will be announced on May 25. To apply visit www.hostourcoast.com. The Final Word is a compilation of thoughts from Star staffers and members of the public. Email items to editor@ms publications.com or mail to Star, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973. Include your name, hometown and a daytime number.

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Great in-town corner location in Seaford. 4-BR ranch has unique floorplan w/1st floor master BR, sunporch, fireplace, hardwood floors, home warranty & more! $262,500 (#568071)

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3-BR, 2-BA home w/French doors leading to a screened porch; kitchen w/island, pantry, black appl’s. & birch cabinetry; double att. garage & concrete driveway, plus one of the largest, most beautifully landscaped lots in Clearbrooke Est. $242,900 (#568965)

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Classic Cape Cod located in one of Seaford’s prettiest neighborhoods, less than 1 block from the golf & country club. Motivated seller! $179,900 (#550779)

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WHAT A DEAL! 3-BR, 2-BA doublewide home on its own lot near Bridgeville. Being sold “as is,” but is priced at only $39,900!!! (#566368)

This cozy cottage in a quiet Seaford neighborhood is a “must see!” Custom renovations blend charm & traditional style. All stainless steel, gourmet kit featuring Viking range & corian countertops. Hardwood & ceramic tile floors, recessed lighting, central air, professional landscaping, & much more! $189,900 (Licensed agent/owner) (MLS 557303)

With over 2,200 sq. ft. of living area, this home is great for a growing family! The scenic rear yard & deck enhance the livability of this 4-BR ranch with a FR, sep. utility & att. double garage. Lots of extras & special features for $264,500 (#567302)

Great Location! Great Price! Nice 2-BR home features central air, fresh paint, updated bathroom & all appliances. Includes gazebo & stg. bldg. $144,000 (MLS 563377)

new listing Relax & enjoy this totally renovated contemporary home in Seaford. The “best deal” in the development offers 3 BRs, 2 BAs, completely new kit, 1st-floor master BR, upstairs FR & 2 BRs, plus att. garage & deck. All new appliances, carpet & paint for $175,000. Don’t forget the 1st-time homebuyer tax credit of up to $8,000! (#568576)

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Pick your ¾-acre building lot from several available inn this restricted community near Seaford. “Country Acres” will accommodate stick-built homes, modulars, & some doublewides. Site work is complete, so start building soon! Prices start at $62,000 (#568178)

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This 3-BR, 2-BA on 3 country acres in Delmar school dist. isn’t far from Maryland or Atlantic beaches. Open floorplan, scr porch, deck, stg. shed & extras included! $199,900 (MLS 562099)

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One-owner home in Woodside Manor has never been listed before! Immaculately maintained & tenderly cared for by its meticulous owner, it has a well-groomed lot w/ concrete driveway leading to the att garage, a 16’x16’ rear brick patio, & 2 outbldgs. The DR features built-in cupboards & china closets. The kitchen has updated cabinetry & Corian countertop. Extras included for only $162,500 (#568399)

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RIVERFRONT! Rare opportunity to acquire this spacious ranch in Snug Harbor. Apx. 1.02 acre site with replaced bulk heading & rip-rap. Competitively priced to sell at $479,900 (#564472)

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Curb Appeal! Move-In Condition! And that’s just the beginning! Located in Rivers End, this home offers 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, FR, double garage, fireplace, C/A, security system, irrigated lawn & more! Modestly priced for a motivated buyer! $338,000 (#566939)

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You’ve heard about the $8,000 stimulus tax credit available to “1st-time homebuyers.” But did you know that you can now Use That Tax Credit as an $8,000 Downpayment toward your purchase of a home? Not a 1st-time buyer? Don’t Worry – any buyer who hasn’t owned a principal residence in the previous 3-year period may qualify! Just be sure to purchase before Dec. 1, 2009. This tax incentive does not have to be repaid! It is a “true” tax credit – every dollar of your tax credit reduces your income taxes by a dollar! Call “CFM” to see if you may qualify for this tax credit. We have a “Great!” inventory of homes, and interest rates are low right now. DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!

3-BR, 2-BA home w/garage in Lakeside Manor, Laurel, is a “Must See!” New plumbing & septic tank; new windows, siding & roof; new kit. flooring, appliances, & paint; 2 new bathrooms; fenced back yard & deck, plus much more! $189,900 (#564100)

Stylish & Cheerful home in Rivers End features apx. 2,506 sq. ft. of living space. 4 BRs, 3 BAs, LR w/fp, 1st-floor master suite, & 31’ insulated “bonus room” ready for your final touches. Exceptional window treatments & many amenities – even the riding mower is included! $374,900 (#566521)

Custom agent-owned home on 6/10 acre lot in Rivers End offers over 3,000 sq. ft. w/ heated, cooled sunroom, 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, formal LR & DR, FR w/fireplace and adj. kit. & eating area, & double garage. Updated features & extras included! $435,000 (#560045)

Home & Shop in Hill-N-Dale. This 4-yr-old home features 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, finished “bonus room,” scr. porch & garage. The separate 40’x24’ shop is insulated & has electricity & 10’ ceiling $282,500 (#567240)

A Lot to Offer for the money! This 4-BR, 2.5-BA home has a sunroom w/6-person hot tub, full basement, a/g pool, & beautifully landscaped, irrigated lot in North Shore Court. REDUCED to $279,000 (MLS 563049)

Become Part of The Shore’s Largest Industry! This 35-acre poultry farm near Laurel, DE, offers 4 new (2008) chicken houses, 2 dwellings, various farm bldgs. & storage bins, a pond & corral. 33,600 roasters per house (minimum 3 flocks per year). Fully computerized, state-of-the-art design. (#564771)

3 restricted estate lots in this new subdivision west of Seaford on Rt. 20. Great country location, yet covenient to town. lot 1 is 2.64 acres for $125,000. lot 2 is 2.53 acres for $120,000. lot 3 is 5 acres for $160,000 (MLS 551544, 551546, 551548)