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NEWS HEADLINES ELECTION - State and local election results are found on page 3. ECONOMY - Housing will bounce back, but it could take years. Today and Tomorrow Conference examines economy in Sussex County. Page 8 FERRY - The ‘Tina Fallon’ is placed in service at Woodland. Finally, the connection along Route 78 is once more in operation. Page 10 MUSEUM - The Seaford Museum has a new permanent exhibit. Find out who is portrayed. Page 5 CHARITY - Bridgeville Charity Open announces final results. Page 13 VICTORIAN - Get ready for the 12th Annul Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion. Page 20 TONY WINDSOR - The farther he ran, the madder his mother got. The madder his mother got, the faster she ran. Page 43 GAS LINES - The amazing decline in the price of gasoline continues. Page 43 POLICE - You won’t believe the number of police items this week. Page 54 VETERANS - Find out where the local Veterans Day ceremonies are being held and more about our local heroes. Pages 57-59

Sports STARS OF THE WEEK - A Seaford football player, a Woodbridge football player, a Sussex Tech cross country runner, and a Sussex Tech field hockey player are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 47

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‘This is for everybody who forgot his catapult today,’ said Nick Hopkins, 27, of West Ocean City, Md. Hopkins was manning a booth at the 23rd annual Punkin Chunkin, held Saturday in a field east of Bridgeville. Competitors visiting the booth were invited to try their luck in pitching a pumpkin into a metal bin. Most pumpkins landed on the ground. Related photos on pages 12 and 19. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

They love to see pumpkins fly, and they love to wear orange By Lynn R. Parks Orange was the color of the day. Even though some of the pumpkins that were flying through the air, propelled by machines as long as 100 feet, were white, many of the tens of thousands of people attending the Punkin Chunkin were sporting the more traditional pumpkin color. Orange hats. Orange shirts. Orange boas. Orange flags, balloons and punching balls. Even, in the case of at least one visitor, bright orange hair. “I’m just here for the party,” said Tom Granger, 43, Pocomoke, Md., whose real hair was covered with a neon orange afro wig. “I come back every year to see the band and just enjoy hanging out with everybody.” The 23rd annual Punkin Chunkin was held Friday, Saturday and Sunday

on a large soybean field east of Bridgeville, owned by Wheatley Farms. More than 100 machines competed in 15 classes, including catapult, trebuchet and human power. By the end of the weekend, three world records had been set, including a 4,483-foot chunk by the air-powered Young Glory III, operated by Jake Burton, 21, of Lewes. This was the second year that the world championship event was held in Bridgeville. After 21 years on the east side of the county, the event was moved to a spot that could accommodate the competition, which features pumpkins hurling through the air at distances of nearly a mile. Granger and his friend, Wayne Tindle, 47, Pocomoke, who was wearing a fuzzy orange hat, were watching the operator of Mack Daddy, a compressed

air punkin chunker, load and fire his machine. The operator, instead of going for distance, was going for accuracy. He was trying to hit a large stuffed animal off the top of a paneled truck that was parked in the field. Pumpkins flew by the target, wide right one time, wide left another time. Finally, in frustration, the operator loaded a trio of pumpkins into the long cannon and with a big whoosh of air, fired all three at once. One gourd flew by the target on one side, another flew by on the other side. The third went under the truck. The crowd watching the target practice sighed in frustration. Both Granger and Tindle think about someday having a punkin chunkin machine. “I would love to have one of those,” said Granger, gazContinued on page four

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Delaware joins nation in electing Obama-Biden • Biden also wins Senate seat • Jack Markell is next governor • Congressman Castle re-elected • Most local seats go to GOP By Bryant L. Richardson America has a new president and Delaware has a new governor, lieutenant governor and insurance commissioner. Delaware fell in line with the majority to elect Barack Obama the 44th president of the United States. In Delaware the vote was 242,308 for Obama and 144,210 for John McCain. Senator Joe Biden won twice. He will become the vice president of the United States in January. He also won reelection to his Senate seat. The vote was 244,100 for Biden and 132,931 for Republican challenger Christine O’Donnell. Governor Ruth Ann Minner will appoint someone to fulfill Biden’s term in the Senate. Congressman Mike Castle won re-election with 61 percent of the vote over Democratic challenger Karen Hartley-Nagle. The vote was 222,769 to 138,648. Jack Markell received the most votes of any Delaware candidate. The vote was 253,446 for Democrat Markell and 119,563 for Republican William Swain Lee. Democrat Matthew Denn won election as lieutenant governor over Republican Charles Copeland by a vote of 225,025 to 141,042. For Insurance Commissioner, Democrat Karen Weldin Stewart beat Republican John Brady by a count of 206,414 to 148,015. Independent Party candidate Tom Savage received 5,279 votes and Karen Weldin Stewart received an additional 1,935 votes, as she also appeared on the ballot as a candidate for the Working Families Party. State Senator Robert Venables was unchallenged this election cycle. The Laurel Democrat, whose district includes Seaford, received 12,007 votes. There are three state representative seats in western Sussex County. All three were won by Republicans. • David Wilson won the 35th District seat that was up for grabs due to the retirement of Republican Ben Ewing of Bridgeville. He collected 4,936 votes and Democrat L. Aaron Chaffinch received 3,074 votes. • Daniel B. Short of Seaford won re-election in the 39th District by defeating Democratic challenger Jerry L. Semper by a vote of 4,858 to 2,147. Semper also received 60 votes as the candidate for the Working Families Party. • Clifford (Biff) Lee of Laurel won re-election in the 40th District over Democratic challenger Barbara Hudson by a vote of 4,986 to 3,486. This year three Democratic County Council members announced their retirement. Two Republicans and one Democrat won those seats. • Republican Mike Vincent of Seaford was unchallenged for the District 1 seat. He was given 9,350 votes. • Republican Samuel R. Wilson Jr. of Georgetown won over Democrat Michael R. Wyatt by a vote of 7,137 to 5,429. • In the closest race for the County Council Democrat Joan R. Deaver edged out Republican Mark W. Baker in District 3 by 63 votes. The count was 9,784 to 9,721. Baker had won the primary against Jud Bennett, who then threw his support behind Democrat Deaver. Finally, Republican George S. Parish won reelection as Clerk of the Peace for Sussex County by a vote of 42,863 to 33,642 over Democratic challenger Gregory Fuller.

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Forget your catapult? You can still compete Continued from page one

ing fondly at the Mack Daddy. “I have just dreamed about it,” added Tindle. “If I ever have a machine, it will be compressed air.” Nick Hopkins, 27, of West Ocean City, Md., had the answer for anyone who wanted to compete but who did not have a machine. “This is for everybody who forgot his catapult today,” he said, calling people to his booth where they could try to throw pumpkins into metal bins. “$2 a shot, three for $5, and if you get one in you can pick out any prize from the tent.” Hopkins, who was wearing an orange hat much like Tindle’s, was one of several people operating the small pumpkin throw booth for the Punkin Chunkin Association. They had started Saturday with about 400 pumpkins, most of which, by late Saturday afternoon, were lying in the pumpkin graveyard that had grown around the four metal bins. “There have been quite a large number of people who paid their money just to come in and smash a pumpkin,” Hopkins said. “They were not interested in winning a prize.” Others, he said, just wanted to get their picture taken amidst the pumpkin carnage. Proceeds from the booth, as well as from all the association activities during the competition, go toward scholarships that the association hands out every year. The association also supports the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., and other organizations including the American Cancer Society, Easter Seals, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Boys and Girls Clubs. John Ziegenhein, 25, and Lucinda VanValkenburg, 59, both of Lincoln, are regular visitors to Punkin Chunkin. This year, they brought with them Chris Wildberger, 30, Georgetown, who had never attended the event before. As evening fell, the three were gathered around a small fire, over which they were cooking fat sausages, onions and green peppers. “This is a good time and good food,” said Ziegenhein. “Even though probably 80 percent of the people here aren’t from Delaware, this is a Delaware kind of thing.” Wildberger said that he had enjoyed his first visit to the competition. “It was really neat to go behind the air cannons and see them fire off and the pumpkin go flying out,” he said. But even on a day when there were just the fewest skiffs of clouds in the sky, it was hard to follow the pumpkin’s flight through until its end. “They should spray paint all the pumpkins black,” Ziegenhein said. “Then we could see them better.” Scott and Cecilia Chatterton, Clarksville, were standing behind the row of large air cannons with their sons, Keith, 10, and Andrew, 9. They were watching the machine called Fire and Ice intently, anxious to catch a glimpse of the pumpkin as it emerged from the long cannon. Suddenly, with the sound of a jet plane taking off, the pumpkin flew out of the cannon, accompanied by a puff of white smoke, made when the compressed air pushing the pumpkin met the atmosphere. “This is just wild,” said Cecilia. “It is really a hoot seeing all of this.”

Andrew said that Fire and Ice was firing off every 10 minutes or so. He was enjoying the show but added that as a fan of pumpkin pie, he thought that using pumpkins in such a way was a waste. His brother disagreed. He doesn’t like pumpkin pie, he said.

Top Punkin Chunkin hurlers

When the sun set on the 2008 World Championship Punkin Chunkin Sunday, Nov. 2, a Lewes team was holding the traveling trophy and a new world record. Young Glory III, captained by Jake Burton, sent a gourd flying 4,483.51 feet in the Air Cannon category. The previous record was also set by an air cannon when Second Amendment of Michigan set the record in 2003 with a 4,434.28-foot throw. Emancipator, captained by John Buchele of Virginia, took second place in the Air Cannon category with 4,084.62 feet. Chunk’n-ology, captained by Rick Garloff of Delaware, won third place at 4,042.24 feet. Other winners and the distances by feet are as follows: Ladies Air Cannon First, Let’s Bounce, captained by Connie Payton of Delaware, 3,998.83; second, Dragon Lady, captained by Gina McConnell of Maryland, 3,189.63; and third, Bad Hair Day, captained by Stephanie Coulbourne of Delaware, 2,349.93. Centrifugal First, Bad to the Bone, captained by Donny Jefferson of Delaware, 2,459.42; second, United Flingdom II, captained by Jeff Wheatley of Delaware, 1,632.58; and third, J.D. Lazarus, 238.10. Catapult First, Sir Chunk-A-Lot, captained by Alexander Andrew of New Jersey, 1,747.34; second, Fibonacci, captained by Dana Drew of Massachusetts, 1,693.97; and third, Stand Back, captained by Jon Hauge of New Jersey, 1,384.96. Trebuchet First, Yankee Seige, captained by Steven Segars of New Hampshire,

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1,897.47; second, Pumpkin Hammer, captained by Rich Foley of Delaware, 1,700.24; and third, Merlin, captained by Chris Gerow of Virginia, 1,664.91. Human Power First, Gene’s Machine, captained by Jim Durnan of Delaware, 1,193.92; second, Destrier, captained by Bill Gress of Pennsylvania, 940.88; and third, Pumpkin Upchunkin, captained by Mike Pomeroy of Vermont, 709.39. Torsion First, Chucky II, captained by Dan Collins of New Jersey, 3,091.78; second, Roman Revenge II, captained by Kim J. Moore, 2,215.79; and third, Onager, captained by Bob Carbo of South Carolina. Theatrical First place in the Theatrical category went to Punkin Trap, captained by Dave Hodges of New Jersey. Distances are not tracked in this category, because the object is to look good and give good performances. Those in this category are forbidden from pitching a pumpkin more than 100 feet. Ages 11-17 Youth Air Cannon First, Little Blaster, captained by Brice Short of Delaware, 3,386.07; second, Snot Rocket, captained by Conner Toomey of Maryland, 2,956.14; and third, Red Neck

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Dream, captained by Kyle Johnson of Delaware, 2,677.03. Catapult First, Punkin Pitcher, captained by Jesse Taylor of Delaware, 888.48; second, The Plague, captained by Cooper Schorzman of New Jersey, 800.92; and third, Gourd Sword, captained by Brielle Hohne of New Jersey, 689.71. Trebuchet First, Troop 6 Shooter, captained by Connor Biggs of New Jersey, 760.77; second, Sanford Slinger, 694.06; and third, The Seige of Gondor, captained by Maxwell Smith of Pennsylvania. Human Power First, The Ground Hog Trap, captained by Kyle Gress of Pennsylvania, 684.36; second, Sauron’s Sling Shot, captained by Ken Boerman of Pennsylvania, 168.93; and third, Rockville, captained by Jamie Byers, 94.22. Ages 10 & under Catpult First, Jersey Devil, captained by Larry Lundervoid of New Jersery, 562.10; second, Curcurbita Peop Pitcher, captained by Shannon Holloway of New Jersey, 293.54; and third, Hatra Ballista, captained by Trevor Ludlam of Massachusets, 269.02. Congratulations to all the winners.

BIFF LEE

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Once again it has been my joy to serve you as your representative of the 40th District. As a part of your community, who comes from a family that has a deep love and respect for it and the people, I will continue to offer my commitment to you, the people of the 40th District. From my heart, I sincerely thank each and every one of you for considering me for a job I deeply respect, that of serving my constituents.

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New permanent exhibit opens at the Seaford museum The Seaford Museum has a new permanent exhibit. It features the history of people from the Seaford Area who have served in the State Legislature. It is a totally electronic touch screen presentation designed and developed by Seaford Historical Society member Jim Blackwell. Some assistance was gleaned from individuals who were related to the legislators by lending old photographs and newspaper clippings. When Blackwell was approached about the project, he wholeheartedly took hold

and enthusiastically carried it to completion. For the most part Blackwell did his own research. He spent more than 1,000 hours on the project. He spent so much time in the Delaware Public Archives building in Dover that Russ McCabe, Director of the Archives, said Blackwell had his own office space there. It was Blackwell’s idea to present the information in this format. He spent an untold number of hours putting the information into the computer, reproducing the

Left to right are: Jim Blackwell who designed and developed the touch screen display featuring people from this area who have served in the State Legislature; Tina Fallon, retired State Legislator who indirectly provided the funds for this project; Danny Short, State Representative from this area who initially suggested an exhibit portraying local legislators. Photo by Bryant Richardson

photographs and often doing some touchup work to enhance the quality of the photos. The material is presented with a personal kind of twist that makes for exceptionally interesting viewing and reading. The idea for an exhibit about a history of legislators was suggested by State Representative Danny Short as a good use of funds that remained from a testimonial dinner honoring then retiring State Representative Tina Fallon. Purchase of the needed equipment for this exhibit was handled by Blackwell’s son-in-law, Nick Mitchell, whose business

specializes in these lines. Mitchell provided the equipment at cost. Visitors in the Museum are so entranced with the exhibit and spending so much time enjoying the information that it was deemed advisable to place a chair at the touch screen location. The Seaford Museum is located in the historic former Seaford Post Office building. It is owned and operated by the Seaford Historical Society and is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free to members or $3 per person for non-members. For more information call 628-9828.

PIANO STUDENTS PERFORM - Nine piano students of Jeff Scott, Bridgeville, recently performed at Wesley College, Dover. They were part of recitals sponsored by the Southern Delaware Teachers Association. In the back row from left are Willie Davis, Hannah Goebel, Erika Smith and Abbey Mitchell. In the front row are Cameron Goff, Christopher Smith, Sara Davis, Bryan Wright and Gray Scott.

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Business

FIRST RUNNER-UP - Randy Layton (left) of Mr. Go-Glass in Seaford was the first runner-up in the American Master Installers Auto Glass Championship held on Oct. 7 in Las Vegas, Nev. Out of the thousands of auto glass technicians, Layton passed the rigorous selection process to be one of seven technicians who competed over two days in all aspects of windshield replacement and repair. Layton also won a trip to Duesseldorf, Germany for five days and four nights to attend the International Master Fitter Competition.

Gov. Minner certifies Sussex Comprehensive Plan Update After nearly two years of accepting public opinion and crafting the necessary documents and maps, Sussex County’s Comprehensive Plan Update has earned final State approval. Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner on Monday, Oct. 27, certified the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update, which Sussex County Council approved in June. County Administrator David B. Baker announced the governor’s certification at the County Council’s Tuesday, Oct. 28, meeting. The comprehensive plan update, a State-mandated document that serves as the County’s vision into the next decade, calls for further protecting agriculture, better defining open space, encouraging more affordable housing and enticing developers to build more environmentally friendly projects within developing areas. In Jan. 2007, Sussex County began the process to update the previous comprehensive plan, adopted in 2002. Numerous public meetings were held and input taken to craft the document later approved by County Council, and now certified by the State. Delaware law mandates that all counties and municipalities have a comprehensive plan in place to guide their future, and update those plans every five years. The plans define, among other things, growth zones, land-use policies and how development should progress, potential transportation improvements,

historic preservation and economic development efforts. Sussex County government in the coming months will draft and consider approximately two dozen ordinances necessary to implement the concepts outlined in the plan. Already the County has adopted a revised forested buffer ordinance and a source water protection ordinance; others, including ordinances to define open space and superior design, have been proposed and await public hearings. County Council President Finley B. Jones Jr. said he was pleased to have Gov. Minner’s endorsement of the plan so the Council and staff can move forward with implementation. “With the majority of Council leaving office in January, I am thankful that we now have certification and that we can point to this as one of the County Council’s many accomplishments during my tenure,” President Jones said. “The incoming Council will play a critical role in the process, too, as much of the implementation work will fall to those new members. I am confident they will give careful consideration, and uphold the County’s vision of balancing property rights with planning for responsible growth.” The 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update is available online at www.sussexcountyde.gov/compplan.

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Housing will bounce back, but it could take years Annual Today and Tomorrow Conference examines economy in Sussex County By Lynn R. Parks

he said, building would start recovering. In 2005, Sussex County issued Tom Halverstadt, general more than 4,200 residential build- manager for developer Carl M. ing permits. This year, in the Freeman Communities and one middle of a nationwide housing of three panelists at the confercrisis, the county is expected to ence, painted a similar picture. hand out about 1,500 permits, a “We will hit bottom in late drop over three years of about 66 2009 or 2010,” Halverstadt said. percent. “Then, in 2011, we will start to Next year, the number of perpick up the slack. By 2012 or mits will be even less, economist 2013, we will be at 1,600 or John Stapleford told the more 1,800 houses a year.” than 300 But not, people who he said, the attended the ‘We will hit bottom in late more than 15th annual 4,000 new 2009 or 2010. Then, in 2011, houses that Sussex County Towere being we will start to pick up the day and Tobuilt annualslack. By 2012 or 2013, we morrow ly just three Conference years ago. will be at 1,600 or 1,800 held last That rate, houses a year.’ week at Halverstadt Delaware said, could Technical not continue. and Commu“People Tom Halverstadt nity College, were looking Manager for Carl M. Freeman Communities, talking Georgetown. at houses as about residential development in Sussex County He predicted investthat residenments,” he tial building permits would total added. “In Sussex County, buildabout 1,200 in 2009. After that, ing was up 65 to 70 percent. Na-

Robert (Bob) Wheatley, chairman of SC planning and zoning, and his wife, Julie, director of county economic development. They live near Laurel. Photo by Ron MacArthur

tionally, that trend created the housing bubble that will mean losses of $8 trillion to $10 trillion and that put us way out of whack with what had been done historically. It was unsustainable.” Halverstadt predicted that de-

spite tough times, the construction industry in Sussex County will survive. “We will hang in there and make it,” he said. Similarly, panelist R.C. Willin, a Seaford-area farmer, predicted that the agriculture industry in

Sussex will overcome challenges facing it. “I do believe that ag has a future in Sussex County,” he said. “But it will not look anything Continued on following page

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Action committee grows out of discussion at conference By Lynn R. Parks As part of the annual Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference, county deputy administrator Hal Godwin introduced the Sussex Economic Development Action Committee (SEDAC). The committee, which grew out of last year’s Today and Tomorrow Conference, is designed, according to its mission, to use “the experience, intellect and creativity of the Sussex

County community to inform, develop, recommend and communicate strategies for creating sustainable economic prosperity.” “This is not a studying or analyzing committee, but an action committee,” Godwin said. “Analysis and studying have already been done. It’s time for action.” As its first step, the committee asked the Sussex County Council to fill the then vacant economic director position. Julie Wheatley,

who was introduced to the more than 300 people attending the conference, was hired as the county’s new economic director about six weeks ago. Godwin said that the group intends to be a “constant voice in Dover for the county regarding economic development issues.” In addition, SEDAC chairwoman Patti Grimes said, the group has five goals:

To create a system that supports and sustains existing business and aggressively pursues future opportunities To foster entrepreneurial efforts To responsibly manage the county’s natural resources and cultures that make it unique and appealing To provide the necessary infrastructure for individuals to live, visit, invest and work in

Sussex County To grow and nurture a welltrained workforce that supports higher paying job opportunities Grimes promised the group that SEDAC representatives will report back to the Today and Tomorrow Conference every year, to keep the business community informed about its progress and to solicit input on what action it should take.

Farmer says salvation of farming is in GM crops Continued from previous page

like it looks today.” Willin, Halverstadt and Robert Moore, owner of the Belmoor Inn, Rehoboth Beach, responded to a presentation by Stapleford on the nation’s economic picture and how that picture is affecting Sussex County. Willin talked about farming, Halverstadt talked about the housing industry and Moore addressed tourism. “Sussex’s tourism industry will be a help in these tough economic times,” Moore predicted. People tend to stay close to home when the economy is doing poorly, he said, and because so many people live within several hundred miles of Delaware’s coastal area, tourism in the area will remain strong. “We live in a beautiful place and a lot of people have realized that,” he said. Stapleford agreed that tourism will remain strong. But he cautioned that, as development continues in the county’s coastal areas, the reasons many people want to come here — open spaces and a clean environment — may disappear. “Is it possible that you might kill the goose that laid the golden egg?” he asked. As for agriculture, Stapleford talked only about the county’s poultry industry, an industry that he said is benefiting from high demand and from consumers’ willingness to pay higher prices for chicken. On the other hand, the industry is being hurt by several factors, including increasing fuel and feed costs and loss of farm land. “Poultry companies complain that there is a labor shortage,” he added. “Well, I say, raise your wages. But nobody wants to hear that.” Willin said that agriculture in Sussex is more diverse than just the poultry industry, with grain

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production, vegetable and fruit farms, agritourism and farms that sell food directly to consumers. But all farms that use synthetic petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides are suffering from skyrocketing prices, he said. In the last 18 months, costs of inputs have gone up dramatically, while the prices farmers get for crops have not kept pace, he said. “This bodes not well at all, and this will challenge much of what we understand to be conventional agriculture.” Willin said that many small and medium-sized farmers will not be able to continue farming in the face of increasing costs. “They are not equipped to deal with emerging difficulties,” he said. Willin, whose farm participates in research for Monsanto, a leader in developing geneticallymodified crops, said that the future of farming lies in crops whose genetic makeup is modified so that the plant can resist disease and pests. Geneticallymodified crops require only about half the land that traditional crops require, he said, and do not need to be sprayed with pesticides. But many environmentalists argue that genetically-modified crops could threaten biodiversity if their genes became mixed in with those of wild plants. They also worry that such crops are among environmental factors that are causing honeybee colonies to collapse.

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The ‘Tina Fallon’ is placed in service at Woodland By Carol Kinsley Gov. Ruth Ann Minner came close to getting a solo inaugural ride on the new Woodland ferryboat on October 29, but it wasn’t due to go into service until after its christening ceremony that afternoon. Instead, her driver, who had been directed to the Laurel side of the Nanticoke River crossing, had to drive the 10 miles around by land to the other side where 150 dignitaries, guests and community residents waited for the ceremonies to begin. Minner later reported to the crowd that the pilings on the other side “ are very strong and sturdy.” The new vessel, like the Virginia C that it replaces, is 64 feet long; however, it is 10 feet wider and can accommodate twice as many cars — six. The ferry itself, including transportation under cover of darkness prior to Oct. 29, cost nearly $1 million. It was built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. of Salisbury, Md. With improvements to the docks on both sides, total cost of the project was $3.26 million. Welcoming special guests, Carolann Wicks, secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, said, “We are presented today with a unique historical opportunity ... to preserve the local charm of the Woodland area, to update and expand an alternative form of transportation and to be joined by the ferry’s namesake, retired Representative Tina Fallon and family.” Fallon, who represented the Seaford

area for 28 years, had returned from California for the ceremony. Minner praised her as “an energetic, hard-working member her entire time in the House” and added, “We miss you.” She presented Fallon with a silver tray as a memento of the occasion. Minner said, “More than a new piece of equipment, the Tina Fallon restores the quaint values of this area. It will provide a history lesson to Delaware kids. The christening will carry the spirit of this place forward.” Roger Hamrick, president of the Woodland Ferry Association, spoke of the powerful connection of the community to the ferry, a tradition that dates back 215 years. The new ferry, he said, will protect the heritage of the area without losing or changing its charm, while at the same time meeting the needs of motorists. The thought of replacing the ferry with a bridge was vehemently opposed by the community. He called Fallon “our angel,” and said she was “always listening, always doing her best.” Fallon said she was “honored and humbled” to have the vessel bear her name. “The Woodland Ferry is a unique Delaware historical treasure. I am so happy and proud that she will continue to cross the beautiful Nanticoke River between Woodland and Bethel.” The Reverend Dr. Jarvis Cook, Retired Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force, officially blessed the Tina Fallon, praying “May she Above, Tina Fallon, retired state representative, returned from California to see the launch of the ferry boat which bears her name. At left, the Tina Fallon ferries dignitaries on its maiden voyage from Woodland to Bethel. Photos by Carol Kinsley

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Bridgeville Charity Open announces final results The Town of Bridgeville has released the financial results of its 2nd Annual Bridgeville Charity Open Golf Tournament, which was held on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Heritage Shores Club in Bridgeville. Joe Conaway, Commission president, expressed his gratitude to the participants and numerous sponsors who supported the event. “Because of generous contributions from sponsors such as Allen & Rocks, Inc., Carl M. Freeman Communities and Hopkins Construction, we were able to provide financial support in the amount of $9,000 this year to each of the tournament’s beneficiaries.” Proceeds from the event benefited three local organizations, which included the Bridgeville Kiwanis Foundation, the Bridgeville Lions Club, and the Bridgeville Senior Center. Last year, more than $25,000 was raised to support the charitable work of these organizations in the local community. According to Ed Lewandowski, tournament chairman, the tournament had a full field of 128 golfers who enjoyed a spec-

Peebles holding Charity Day Event November 16 Peebles Department Store will host a Charity Day Event which will be observed Sunday, Nov. 16. The event will benefit local non-profit charities through the sale of Peebles coupon booklets. Peebles, working with participating charities, will donate a quantity of coupon booklets to charities. The charity will then distribute them for a $5 donation for each booklet. All donations from this distribution goes to the charity. The $5 donation benefits the charity and the customer receives a booklet full of great money saving coupons valid allday during Peebles Charity Day on Nov. 16. The booklet features coupons for all departments with discounts up to 50 percent off. For example, Ladies’ Robes and Sleepwear will be 50 percent off; Sweaters for the entire family will be 50 percent off; and all kids apparel will be 40 percent off. And a big plus for customers are several discount coupons for name-brand fragrances. It’s a booklet full of great coupon offers for every member of the family and well worth the $5 donation. The donation will help a local charity and the customer can enjoy substantial savings at Peebles on Charity Day. Participating charities will start offering the coupon booklets prior to Charity Day on Nov. 16.

tacular autumn day on the immaculately groomed course. Lewandowski also thanked the tournament’s sponsors as well as those who volunteered for the golf outing. “In addition to the many hours invested by our tournament committee, a number of

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Health briefs Del Tech hosts seminar

Learn how to keep your brain healthy at a free seminar at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Carter Partnership Center. The “Living a Brain Healthy Lifestyle” seminar will include a conversation with experts and inspiring retirees, interactive exhibits and games, brain quizzes, refreshments and demonstrations. Key topics are nutrition, spirituality, mental stimulation, physical activity and socialization. This event is open to everyone; it will be especially helpful for seniors seeking to maintain and improve their memory and mental functioning as well as baby boomers who want to remain vibrant as they age. Keynote speaker is Dr. Paul D. Nussbaum, a noted author and clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in aging across the lifespan and promoting brain health; he will present via videoconference from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information or to register, contact the Sussex Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at 856-5815.

Nanticoke raffles game system

The Look-In Glass Shoppe at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will raffle a Wii gaming system console that includes a CD with five sports games, two nunchucks and two remotes (retail value $350).

Tickets are on sale at The Look-In Glass Shoppe (located within Nanticoke Memorial Hospital) from Nov. 14 until Dec. 15 at noon. Tickets cost $5 each or five for $20. The drawing will be held at noon on Dec. 15. All proceeds from The Look-In Glass Shoppe benefit Nanticoke Health Services. For more information about the raffle, call 302-629-6611, ext. 4955.

AIDS Walk a success

AIDS Delaware and the Delaware HIV Consortium announce that the 2008 AIDS Walk was successful in creating statewide awareness and growing the walks downstate. Peter Houle, executive director of the Delaware HIV Consortium stated, “We are proud of the fact that we grew the Walks substantially in Dover and Rehoboth Beach, where we doubled last year’s participation and donations.” This year’s AIDS Walk grossed more than $196,000. AIDS Walk Delaware is presented by AIDS Delaware and the Delaware HIV Consortium, along with the Ministry of Caring and the Faith Community Partnership as additional partners. Although this year’s participation and donations for the Wilmington Walk were down slightly from 2007, the Walk in Wilmington’s Rockford Park raised over

$149,000. The downstate walks in Dover and Rehoboth raised a total of $46,000. Donations are still being accepted. Checks can be made payable to AIDS Walk Delaware and mailed to 100 W. 10th St., Suite 315, Wilmington, DE 19801. Online donations are also accepted at www.aidswalkdelaware.org.

Hospice needs volunteers

Hospice patients and their families need volunteers to read to patients, run errands, offer companionship and/or provide relief for caregivers. Training is provided by Compassionate Care Hospice. An information session will be held at Seaford Presbyterian Church located at 701 Bridgeville Road on Tuesday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. A Compassionate Care Hospice representative will be available to answer questions. The session will be held in the lower level of the church. For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Susan Graves at 302-934-5900.

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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital's Occupational Health will offer flu shots to the public at Nanticoke Mears Health Campus (across from Seaford Post Office) on the following dates: Thursday, Nov. 6 - 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20. Medicare billing is available with proof of Medicare insurance. Pre-registration is required. The vaccine is not recommended for anyone under the age of 18; it is recommended for elderly and high-risk individuals. To schedule an appointment, call Nanticoke Occupational Health at 629-6611, ext. 8682.

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Life-Line Screening will be at the Nanticoke Senior Center on Dec. 10. The site is located at 310 Virginia Ave. in Seaford. Appointments will begin at 10 a.m. Screenings are non-invasive. They help identify potential health problems such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for men and women. Register for a Wellness Package with Heart Rhythm for $149. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit us on the web at lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

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Health Go to sporting events as a fan, not a fanatic By Anthony Policastro, M.D It’s an exciting time of year for sports fans. The World Series is going on. Football season is in full swing. The hockey and basketball seasons are getting underway. Whether you root for professional teams or for college teams, it is a good time to be a fan. What a lot of people do not realize is that “fan” is short for fanatic. It is one thing to root for a team. It is another to go off the deep end. I have season tickets to the Baltimore Ravens. One thing I can depend upon every game is someone getting tossed out of the stadium for inappropriate behavior. They even have a number posted in the stadium that you can text if

someone in your area is unruly. They do ence participation on the “don’t be a jerk” not put up with bad behavior. portion. Then some of them go out and do We have heard about just that. We have a rethe violence at soccer sponsibility to be acThere are a lot of opstadiums in Europe. We countable for our acportunities for us to be have witnessed rioting tions. It does not excuse fans. However, we must us if we have had too and looting after sporttake responsibility for our much to drink. It does ing events in this country. There is no reason not excuse us if we are actions. for this kind of extreme angry about our team behavior. One of the losing. things that the Ravens post on their mesIt does not excuse us if we are elated sage board at each game is statement about our team winning. We see similar about behavior. inappropriate behavior from parents at It reads something to the effect of root their children’s sporting events. Those hard, but show respect for those around parents are responsible for teaching their you. It ends with the statement: “but don’t be a jerk”. Usually the fans all have audi-

children the proper way to behave. They are clearly not doing that well. The Ravens make it clear. If you are tossed out of two games for inappropriate behavior, you lose your season tickets. I would bet that any one who wound up in that situation would not see it as the right punishment for inappropriate behavior. They would blame it on the stadium. There are lots of opportunities for us to be fans. However, we must take responsibility for our actions. We need to do that out of respect for others. We need to do that out of respect for our team. We need to be fans and not fanatics. We should not be a jerk.

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Nemours awards programs Nemours Health and Prevention Services, a division of Nemours, announced two winners of their Vision Awards, designed to recognize exemplary programs in child health promotion. The recipients are Delaware Farms to Delaware Schools, a program of the Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware, and WISE SNAC Building Healthy Schools and Communities, a program of the Health Promotion Council of Southeastern Pennsylvania. The awards were presented at Nemours’ Annual Conference on Child Health Promotion, Oct. 24, at the Hotel DuPont in downtown Wilmington. Delaware Farms to Delaware Schools is a project of the Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware which procures and distributes fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to rural public school districts. They serve all schools in the Woodbridge School District in Sussex County and hope to expand to more Delaware

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Nemours honors Carney for promoting healthy lifestyles Lt. Governor John Carney was recently recognized by Nemours Health & Prevention Services for his long-standing efforts at promoting healthy lifestyles for Delaware’s children and families. The award was presented at Nemours’ 2008 Conference on Child Health Promotion at the Hotel DuPont. Carney has made promoting healthy lifestyles, particularly among Delaware’s children, one of his top priorities throughout his terms in office. In 2002, Carney launched the Lt. Governor’s Challenge to help more Delawareans make the commitment to

improved physical health. So far, more than 45,000 people have taken the Challenge, including over 25,000 students at schools throughout the state. Nemours Health and Prevention Services works with families and community partners to leverage resources and enact long-term policy solutions that promote healthy lifestyles for Delaware’s children. The 5-2-1-Almost None campaign seeks to prevent childhood obesity by encouraging young people to eat a healthier diet and get more physical activity.

From left are Tom Ferry, chief executive officer of A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital; Lt. Governor John Carney; Debbie Chang, executive director of Nemours Health and Prevention Services; Dr. Joseph Thompson, surgeon general of Arkansas; and Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, vice president and chief medical officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas at Nemours’ 2008 Conference on Child Health Promotion.

Report cards measure your child’s progress By Doug Tynan, Ph.D., ABPP It’s early November - time to prepare for colder weather, the holidays and the arrival of your child’s report card. Report cards have long been considered an essential part of school for generations and are the source of pride, accomplishment, anxiety, fear, or shame depending on the student’s performance, parents expectations and the teacher’s ratings. The interaction you have with your child around a report card can be positive or negative. Most of all, it should be constructive. For children in grades K-3 When you review a report card with a child in the primary grades, there are a few things to keep in mind: • Children this age tend to think of a report card as just “good” or “bad.” They need your help to understand the details. • Help them understand that a report card tells children how much they have learned and how hard they have worked. • Talk to them about their skills — the subjects they find easy and the ones that are harder as well as things they have just begun to learn. • Remind your child of how far they have come. For example, “Remember when school started, you could read a sentence and now you can read a whole page without help?” Very clear examples of

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marking period. Don’t expect a failing grade to suddenly become an “A.” Aim for one letter grade better instead. • Meet with the teacher. If you still need more information on how your child is doing, set up a meeting with the teacher. Parents and teachers working together is the best way for a child to succeed in school. Rewards and punishment It’s natural to want to reward your son or daughter for making the honor roll or for significantly improving from one report card to the next. But it’s best to keep the reward small. A large reward — such as a video game system or an iPod — can create the expectation of future bigger rewards as well as decrease a child’s motivation for a short period of time. They put so much effort into this one big payoff, it may take time to build up for the next one. Instead, acknowledge their effort with a family event like dinner out or a movie something that’s social, consumable and brief. A small gift, like a video game or iTunes gift card, is fine, but ultimately your praise and recognition, as simple as that sounds, will go much further to keep them motivated to do well. Punishing a child for a bad report card will not increase a child’s effort to do better next time. In fact, it could lead to a cy-

cle of negativity and anger that could make them do worse in school. You also don’t want to take away an extra-curricular activity. Studies show that high-achieving kids are usually involved in at least one extra activity. A better approach would be to develop a plan of action. Discuss with your child what all of you will need to do differently. You can: • Create a homework hour • Increase your level of supervision • Make playtime or free time with friends contingent upon getting assignments completed • Verify assignment with teachers • Check your teen’s progress online. Many school districts post grades and progress in the higher grades. With the proper motivation and plan, your child can improve and will succeed. Doug Tynan is the chief preventive health psychologist at Nemours Health & Prevention Services, and is the former director of programs for children with behavior and learning problems and their families at AI duPont Hospital for Children and Children's National Medical Center in Washington D.C.

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Seaford plans annual Christmas Parade Plans for the 23rd Annual Seaford Christmas Parade, which is sponsored by the Downtown Seaford Association, are underway. The Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Rain date is Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. The parade brings the wonder of the

holidays to children of all ages. This year's theme is “Winter Wonderland.” Each year the parade is fully funded by the generous donations from our community – civic organizations, businesses, the City of Seaford, Sussex County Council and the residents.

This year is no exception; $5,000 is needed to make the parade happen. Expenses for the parade include trophies, contributions to the bands to help with their expenses, costume rentals, candy, printing, postage, etc. All donations are used for the parade. Your monetary contribution is

greatly appreciated. Donations may be mailed to the Downtown Seaford Association, P.O. Box 12, Seaford, DE 19973. Checks should be made payable to the Downtown Seaford Association. Donations may also be dropped off at the following locations: Dick Collison, Dick’s Bar-

ber Shop, 222 High St.; Spuck Bennett, Harley Davidson Shop, 22586 Sussex Highway; and Sara Lee Thomas, Fantasy Beauty Salon, 224 High Street. Volunteers are also needed. If you can help, call 302-628-2828 or email DowntownSeaford@comcast.net.

Centre at Salisbury offering environmental gift card Helping shoppers do more with their gift card purchases, The Centre at Salisbury launched a new “Give Green” Gift Card to benefit the environment. The new program is a partnership between The Centre at Salisbury’s parent company, Macerich, and American Express to

benefit American Forests, the nation’s oldest nonprofit citizen conservation organization, which is dedicated to growing a healthier world through healthier forest ecosystems. Macerich is committed to contributing at least $100,000 to the organization via this innovative new program.

Nominations sought for district supervisor Nominations for Supervisor are being sought by the Sussex Conservation District to be on the ballot for the annual District election scheduled for mid December. Nominees should be farmers who reside in the southwest area of Sussex County (that area of the county west of a line extending along Route 113 from MarylandDelaware line to Georgetown and south of Delaware Route 9 extending from Georgetown to Laurel). Names of the nominees must be submitted by letter, signed by 10 or more landowners, and must

be received by the Sussex Conservation District office, 23818 Shortly Road, Georgetown, DE, on or before 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2008. Donald Collins, Jr. of Millsboro is the present member whose term expires on Dec. 31, 2008. Mr. Collins has been renominated by the Board of Supervisors, which is in keeping with the rules and procedures governing the District election of supervisors. For more information, contact the Sussex Conservation District at 856-3990, ext. 3.

First influenza cases reported in Delaware Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) reports the state's first laboratory confirmed cases of influenza for the 2008-2009 flu season. A 6 year-old child from New Castle County was confirmed with type B influenza Oct. 31 by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory. A 26 year-old Wilmington resident has been confirmed with influenza, with test results on the strain pending. Of the 56 lab-confirmed cases of influenza nationwide since Sept. 28, 25 percent were influenza B viruses similar to Delaware's case. DPH monitors the occurrence of influenza - like illness in all hospitals and selected long term care facilities, large businesses

and stand alone medical clinics. National reports from Oct. 19 Oct. 25 indicate a low level of influenza activity across the United States. DPH strongly encourages health care providers to submit specimens from suspected influenza cases to DPH's laboratory for confirmation and sub-typing to help with disease surveillance. DPH has provided 30,940 doses of flu vaccine to health providers enrolled in the Vaccines for Children program. This federal program supplies vaccine nationwide for children enrolled in Medicaid, uninsured children and children with insurance that does not cover vaccines. DPH continues to conduct scheduled flu vaccination clinics statewide and had administered 475 doses as of Oct. 31.

“Our shoppers on the Eastern Shore want to make a difference for the environment, and our new Give Green Gift Card gives them an easy way to do something worthwhile and also feel good about their purchase,” said Alane Emerson, marketing manager at The Centre at Salisbury, which is one of 65 Macerich retail properties to offer the new Give Green Gift Card. Doing more to help the environment is a clear value for women consumers across the country. Kelton Research conducted a national, on-line - survey on behalf of Macerich in late summer among a representative sample of U.S. women ages 25-54, and a whopping 95 percent agree that more should be done to improve

the environment. As well, 82 percent of American women say they feel better about purchases that benefit a worthwhile environmental cause and 62 percent of those surveyed said they would prefer to receive a gift card that supports a worthwhile environmental cause versus a card with no environmental benefit. Shoppers can buy the Give Green Gift Card at The Centre at Salisbury at the Guest Services location, and via givethegiftcard.com. In addition to the new environmental gift card, The Centre at Salisbury also offers a traditional gift card, called Give Style gift card. Based in Washington, D.C., American Forests was founded in

1875 by John Aston Warder, a physician and horticulturalist that was concerned about the condition and exploitation of our nation’s forests. Today the organization’s work encompasses planting trees, calculating the value of urban forests, fostering environmental education and improving public policy for trees at the national level. American Forests has a goal of 100-million trees planted by 2020. The Centre at Salisbury is a regional shopping center featuring more than 100 stores and eateries including Boscov’s, JC Penney, Macy’s, Sears, Dicks Sporting Goods and Regal Cinemas. It’s located on Rt. 13, just north of the bypass in Salisbury.

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Compensation You will be responsible for three meetings with each client, as well as completing and submitting assessment forms and other required data. Initial Assessment: $50. First and second follow-up appointments: $25 each. New Counselor Training will take place in Dover on Friday, November 14, and in New Castle on Saturday, November 15. To register, please contact Tanya Richards at Tanya.Richards@cancer.org or call The American Cancer Society at 302-324-4227. Leave your name, title, company name, address, telephone number and email address. DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Division of Public Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

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Woodbridge Wellness Center receives $10,000 state grant By Cathy Shufelt

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM TRINITY! Dear Team Trinity: You are amazing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has virtually been cut in half. Foreclosure rates have been skyrocketing. Consumer confidence is at an all-time low, and this has impacted our entire industry in a significant way, because whenever people buy less, there is less freight that needs to be moved. Yet, in spite of all of these terrible realities, you, Team Trinity, have not only met the ambitious goal that was laid before you—you have exceeded it. Over the years, we have achieved many milestones and benchmarks with much growth, achievement, and success—though what is truly amazing is that in the toughest market on record, through your hard work, an entirely new revenue benchmark/milestone was set in October—one that we will look toward as we move into an even brighter future together. It is at times like these—when times are tough—that the truly great companies stand out more than ever. Team Trinity, I believe that we are one such company. As an expert in third-party logistics, we provide exceptional service to our customers—seeing to it that their products get to the receiver in a prompt fashion and taking care of any issues that might arise along the way. Of course, as you know, this is only part of what makes us who we are. Our commitment to giving back to the community—through the Trinity Foundation—is second to none. During this year’s golf tournament, we managed to raise over $32,000 for the foundation—a new record! A portion of the funds raised throughout the year will go to support the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, the local chapter of the American Heart Association, and the Delaware Youth Leadership Academy—a course that teaches young adults in our community about goal-setting, time management, public speaking, the importance of ethics, and personal finance. As you can see, we have a great story to tell! Next year is Trinity’s 30th anniversary. I am very much looking forward to celebrating this important milestone with you. After all, you are part of an incredible team—a team that is spread across our five regional service centers and 50 agent offices nationwide. Congratulations—and thanks for all that you do each and every day to contribute to our tremendous success. Onward!

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Sadly, many schools in the area are “have-nots.” They are schools and school districts that must scramble to find funding for every program, special activity, technology update, and even supplies. Many students and their families live at or below the poverty level. According to 2007 federal poverty guidelines a family of four is considered impoverished if living at or below approximately $21,000. The National Center for Children in Poverty estimates that number to be closer to $31,000. Statistics also show that approximately 18% of children in the United States live in families that are considered “low income” or “poor” by the federal government. Given the current economic climate, the number of families living in poverty may only continue to rise. Fortunately, there are grants and other special funding available to schools for some of their needs. Ms. Amy Burnett, nurse practitioner at The Wellness Center at Woodbridge, found just the funds she needed to help address the problem of under-age smoking in the Woodbridge School District. She wrote, and the district received, a grant for $10,000 from the Delaware Division of Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention Community Contract. Woodbridge High School is a “smokefree” campus. Students, faculty and visitors are not allowed to smoke on the grounds at any time. However, Burnett found in an unofficial survey of 57 Woodbridge High School students that 17% of them use tobacco on

a regular basis and 45% of them are exposed to second hand smoke at home. The American Lung Association reported in 2007 that tobacco use typically starts before the age of 18 with 90% of all smokers beginning to smoke around the age of 14. Burnett found those numbers to be true of Woodbridge High School students with some students starting to smoke as young as 12 years of age. In her research, Burnett also found that low income or impoverished families “suffer disproportionately from tobacco related morbidity and mortality.” With over 46% of Woodbridge High School students living in poverty, Burnett and school officials believe that promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices will help to reduce their student’s live longer, healthier lives. Burnett and the staff at The Wellness Center at Woodbridge will use the money to provide information to students about the hazards of smoking, support other programs within the school such as the Positive Behavior Support program and MedTech program, sponsor essay and poster contests with prizes and incentives, and set up booths at school activities such as football games to provide anti-smoking information to students and their families, among other things. Burnett will also be able to use some of the grant money to extend the hours of mental health care for students from 30 hours a week to 36 hours a week. “…this is very exciting for the high school. We have a strong desire to show students we care, and we want to spread the money around, so students throughout the school feel valued,” Burnett said.

Head Start operators promise kids will be safe at new spot By Lynn Parks After questioning the wisdom of putting a preschool in a busy commercial area, the Seaford City Council has granted final permission for a Head Start near the corner of Market Street and Norman Eskridge Highway. That permission came after school operators promised that children arriving at and departing from the school would be able to do so safely. The school, which will be operated by the Telamon Corporation, will open in the former Culver Insurance building, owned by Keith Culver, Seaford. Final approval for the project came Tuesday night after a public hearing. At an August meeting, the request by Culver for approval of preliminary plans for the Head Start at 517 Bridgeville Highway died for the lack of a motion. Council members were concerned about traffic at the site. At that time, city building inspector Josh Littleton said that Culver’s plan was essentially dead. But city solicitor Jim Fuqua determined following the meeting that because Culver was asking for approval of preliminary plans that had already been through the

city’s planning and zoning commission and board of adjustment, his request before the city council required a vote. During the Sept. 9 meeting, the council unanimously approved preliminary plans after Gary Johnson with Telamon was able to reassure council members that the children would be safe. Johnson gave those reassurances again Tuesday night, saying that the bus would pull into the front parking lot and sit parallel to the road, its door facing the building door. Children, guided by the bus driver, a bus aide and staff members, would get off the bus and walk directly into the building. At the end of the classroom session, the bus loading procedure would be accomplished in reverse. The project has already been granted a variance by the city’s board of adjustment because the building’s lot size, 6,000 square feet, is substantially smaller than the 15,000 square feet required by the city of day-care centers. Culver also received a special-use exception from the board to allow the day care in an area that is zoned for commercial use. The center will serve 30 children, 15 in a morning session and 15 in an afternoon session.

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Pumpkin Chunkin

PUMPKIN RETRIEVER - This dog was kept busy retrieving small pumpkins that people threw for her. She was one of the few visitors to the competition who weren’t wearing orange. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

My Sincere Thanks To the voters in the 21st Senatorial District

Senator Robert L. Venables I w ould like to thank all the voters for their continued support once again. I w ill continue to w ork for all the people in the 21st S enatorial D istrict.

A STRONG MESSAGE - A worker adjusts the pumpkin chunking machine owned by Trey Melson, Lewes. The motto on the back of the machine reads, ‘Jesus hates a coward.’ Photo by Lynn R. Parks

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At the Ross Mansion, Delaware’s only documented log slave quarters.

Victorian Christmas features arrangements and antiques.

Victorian Christmas at Ross Mansion in 12th year The 12th Annul Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12, 13, and 14. The splendor of the historic 13-room mansion will be enhanced with arrangements and wreaths donated by local florists. The decorations will be available for silent auction. In addition the private collections of 14 local residents will be on display throughout the mansion. Friday will feature a Wine & Cheese

and More party from 6 to 8 p.m. All rooms in the mansion will be open for candlelight tours during that time. Charge for the evening is $10 per person. On Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon a Children’s event will take place. Activities, snacks and photos with Santa will be among the highlights. Admission for the morning is $3 per child accompanied by an adult. From 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday guided

tours of the mansion will be offered. Also open will be Delaware’s only documented log slave quarters in its original location adjacent to the Ross Mansion. Afternoon admission on Saturday is $7 per person. Sunday’s program is Music at the Mansion. Entertainment will include local soprano soloist Carol Lynch, the Bell Choir from the Seaford Christian Academy and the Seaford Middle School Choir. Guided tours of the mansion and the slave quarters

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Community Bulletin Board DuPont Golden Girls luncheon

31st DuPont Golden Girls luncheon, Thursday, Dec 4, at 11 a.m., at the Seaford Golf and Country Club. The cost is $15, for more info call Jackie 875-7625.

Dinner-theater

The Seaford Elk Lodge will present a buffet dinner-theatre on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The play is titled, “A Distasteful Murder at the Bus Station.” This is the fourth play written and directed by Elk member and native of Laurel, Janice Cecil. This is a way of making money for charitable donations made by the lodge. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5 for children seven to 10. The cut-off date is Nov. 3. This event is not suitable for children six and under. Call 875-3810 for tickets.

Leaf removal

Leftover leaves littering your lawn or lot? Seaford Lions will rake your Seaford City limits location of leaves (for a donation), so you can live leaf free. Call Lion Keller at 629-4179, or Lion George at 629-7982, to set up an appointment.

Fitness classes

Come join us for fitness classes Monday-Wednesday-Friday, at 9 a.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. Six-week sessions will begin on Nov. 10-11 and meet in St. John’s UMC Fellowship Hall in Seaford (Sponsored by St. John’s but open to the public). Beginners and intermediate participants are welcome in this fun, faithfilled, co-ed, non-competitive, muscle-toning, stretching, high/low aerobic class. Get you doctor’s approval and try a free class to see if it meets your needs. For more information or to register call 24-year AFAA certified fitness professional Carol Lynch at 629-7539.

Beef and dumpling dinner

The Ladies Auxiliary of Blades Volunteer Fire Company will be serving an allyou-can-eat beef and dumpling dinner on Nov. 9, at Blades Fire Hall, at the corner of 5th and Cannon streets. Serving will begin at noon until 5 p.m. Cost is adults, $12; children (6-12 years), $6; under 6 years, $3. Menu is beef and dumplings, mashed potatoes, string beans, cole slaw, beets, applesauce, rolls, coffee and iced tea and assorted desserts. Served buffet style.

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The Employee Activity Committee of Nanticoke Health Services will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Thursday, Nov. 6, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose, located on Rt. 13A in Seaford. The evening will consist of 20 exciting games and will feature several Longaberger baskets as prizes. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Hostess Sort & Store Hamper and the Multi-Colored Triangle basket set as door prizes. Nearly 30 chances to win. Refreshments will be available. For ticket information contact the EAC at 629-6611, ext. 2404; or MorrisR@nanticoke.org.

Bazaar & luncheon

The Methodist Manor House at 1001 Middleford Road in Seaford will host its annual Holiday Shop Bazaar and chicken salad luncheon on Friday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Crafts, quilting items, woodworking, holiday decorations, bake table, etc. The Thrift Shop and the Pineapple Boutique will also be open. Chicken salad luncheon platters will be served in the dining room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for $6.50. Carry outs available.

Christmas bazaar

The Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Seaford, to benefit the building fund. Christmas crafts, attic treasures, flowers, clothing, jewelry, books, toys, Christmas cookies and candies, bake table, and much more. A money raffle is being held with the drawing at 1 p.m. You don’t have to be there to win. Food to eat-in or take-out.

Driver Safety Program

An AARP Driver Safety Course for people 50 and over will be given from 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10 and 11, at the Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford. The two-day program, sponsored by the American Association for Retired Persons,

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stresses how older drivers may operate vehicles safely. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a certificate entitling them to a reduction in their auto insurance. A 15 percent reduction is given to anyone repeating the program within three years. For information and registration, call 629-8081, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. The cost is $10 per person.

cold beverages, and finger foods for Santa Claus and last minute shoppers. Join us for a day filled with Christmas spirit, special sales, free drawings and pictures with Santa Claus.

Carols for Christmas

Nanticoke Senior Center will hold a Bake Sale and Bazaar on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Handmade quilts, yard sale items and baked goods available. Tables for rent: $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For sign-ups call 6294939.

The Southern Delaware Choral Society Christmas concert, “A Newborn Child: Cantatas and Carols for Christmas,” will be presented Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford, and on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach. The cost for tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available by calling 226-5231 or at www.brownpapertickets.com

Seaford Class of ‘83 reunion

Soup and sandwich luncheon

Santa Claus visit

SHS alumni social

Bake sale and bazaar

The Seaford Class of 1983 will hold its 25-year reunion on Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club, Blades, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Visit classmates.com to RSVP. Formal invitations will also be mailed out. If you do not receive one, contact Dawn Collins (Dukes) at 302-8415682 or Suzanah Smoot (Montague) at 302-745-1974.

On Saturday, Dec. 20, Seaford will welcome Santa Claus - The Shoppes of Historic High Street invite you to join them in welcoming Santa Claus. Retailers will be providing special treats, hot and

On Saturday, Nov. 8, a soup luncheon will be held at Bethel Church Community House, North Oak Grove Road, Seaford, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be several varieties of soup, homemade chicken salad sandwiches and hot dogs. Desserts will be available - eat-in or carry out. For details phone 629-7117 or 3378836. The Seaford High School Alumni Association is sponsoring its annual fall social at the Seaford Golf & Country Club on Friday, Nov. 28, from 6-9 p.m. The executive board invites you to

PAGE 22 spend time with classmates and fellow alumni to revel in fond memories of times spent at SHS. Light snacks and a cash bar will be available. Call Donna Hastings Angell at 629-8077 with any questions.

NHS basket bingo

The Employee Activity Committee of Nanticoke Health Services will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Thursday, Nov. 6, starting at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose, located on Route 13A in Seaford. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Hostess Sort & Store Hamper and the Multi-Colored Triangle basket set as door prizes. Refreshments will be available. For tickets call 629-6611, ext. 2404 or MorrisR@nanticoke.org.

Class of ‘88 reunion

The Seaford High School class of ‘88 20-year reunion will be Saturday, Nov. 29, at the banquet center next to Jimmy’s Grill Restaurant in Bridgeville. The reunion will be from 6 - 10 p.m. with a cocktail hour from 6 - 7 p.m., and dinner at 7. The cost is $75 a couple and $37.50 for a single. This includes dinner and entertainment. Contact Cathy Hastings (Maas) at dcat5186@hotmail.-com, Lexie Ketterman (Kingree) at lexketterman@gmail.com or Angie Zebley (Mitchell) at angie@tullramey.com with contact information.

Historical Society raffle

The Seaford Historical Society raffle offers a luxurious condo in either Williamsburg or Myrtle Beach for a week in 2009 as the prize. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20 and may be purchased at either the Ross Mansion on Saturday or Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. or at the Seaford Museum on Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The drawing will take place in the afternoon of the last day of the 2008 Victorian Christmas, which is Sunday, Dec. 14. You do not have to be present to win.

Victorian Christmas

The annual Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion, Dec. 12, 13 and 14, will once again feature a Christmas Boutique. Each member of the Seaford Historical Society is asked to contribute one item. Handmade gifts in the price range of $10 to $20 are especially popular. Items may be left in the gray box on the front porch of the Ross Mansion at any time. For questions call Diane Thomas at 629-2085 or Shirley Skinner at 629-9378.

Breakfast cafe

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

Seaford class of ‘73

The Seaford class of 1973 reunion will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. For more information and reservations call or email Mike Wheatley, 629-2498 or wheatley5@comcast.net.

LHS class of ‘98

Laurel High School class of ‘98 is planning a class reunion. Contact Megan Jones at megj22@comcast.net or phone 8415835 with contact information.

MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008

Laurel Chamber events

Nov. 18 – Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Chamber office Nov. 18 – General meeting, How To Invest by John Downes of Insurance Market, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19 – Business Person of the Year Dinner (TBA) 6 p.m. Georgia House Dec. 5 – Christmas parade, 7 p.m. Dec. 9 – Open house/ribbon cutting, Members Christmas Party, Laurel chamber office 4-7:30 p.m.

Train & toy show

The Laurel Lions Club is sponsoring a model train and collectable toy show. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Laurel Fire House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., General admission - $5. Children under 10 are free. Model train layout and live entertainment. For more information or vendor info., contact Barry Munoz at 302-8757408.

Spaghetti dinner fund raiser

An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served by the Centenary Promise Keepers for the College Scholarship Fund. Menu includes: spaghetti, meat sauce, meat balls, marinara, garlic bread, salad, desert. The dinner will take place at the Centenary United Methodist Church, Laurel, on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $6; children (6-12), $3; under six years are free.

Laurel Public Library events

Saturday, Nov. 8, 12:30 p.m. - The Winterthur Museum Children’s Outreach Program comes to Laurel with “A Proper Day’s Work.” Children in grades K-6 get a hands-on opportunity to learn about life in pioneer days. They might even discover the chores they have today are not near as hard as the chores pioneer children had to do. Pre-registration is required. Thursday, Nov. 20 at 4:15 p.m. - The Nanticoke Indian Museum comes to the Laurel Public Library. Children in grades K-6 are invited to be part of this hands-on opportunity to learn about the Nanticoke Indians, both today and back in the ‘olden days. Pre-registration is required. Both programs are free and open to the public. For more information, or to pre-register for either of these programs please drop by the Laurel Public Library at 101 East 4th St., or call us at 875-3184. You can also email Becky Norton, Youth Services Librarian at rebecca.norton@lib.de.us.

Chinese auction

The Episcopal Churchwomen of St. Philip’s in Laurel are sponsoring a Chinese auction on Saturday, Nov. 8, in the educational building of the parish. Doors open at 6 p.m. with auctioning beginning at 7 p.m. A wide variety of children’s toys, magazines, books, crystal, decorative items, tableware, and handcrafted items will be offered at nominal bidding prices. Something for everyone is the promise of the ECW. Home prepared goodies (fudge, cookies, krispie treats, etc.) and beverages at $.25 each will be on sale. All proceeds benefit the ECW building fund. Call Nancy Hitch at 629-4701 for details. A special bidding will be held for a table runner in Christmas colors and a wall hanging, each made by parish members. Door prizes are also featured in the evening’s entertainment.

Class of 1956 luncheon

The Laurel High School graduating class of 1956 will hold their quarterly luncheon Friday, November 14, at 11:30 at The Georgia House, Delaware Avenue,

Laurel. Call Frank Calio at 875-3770 if you are planning to attend.

Free community luncheon

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a free community-wide luncheon (turkey) on Saturday, Nov. 15, noon to 2 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.

Holiday food drive

SunKissed Tanning wants to donate a holiday dinner to four Laurel families who need a helping hand during this holiday season. Our goal is 250 non-perishable food items to be donated by Nov. 24. Help us meet this goal. In return for your generosity, every three non-perishable items you donate, you receive one free tan. You can earn up to ten free tans. Our donations will continue for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday. Deadline for Christmas donations is Dec. 22.

Miss Delaware dinner

Join Miss Delaware 2008, Galen Giaccone, for dinner on Monday, Nov. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Georgia House, located on 300 Delaware Ave., in Laurel. The event will feature piano performances by Miss Delaware and a buffet-style dinner. The proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, the National Platform of the Miss America Organization. Galen, a native of Wyoming, Del., will compete for the title of Miss America 2009 in January in Las Vegas. Tickets are $16.99 and may be obtained by calling Linda Pusey at 302947-9065.

Safe driving course

Laurel Senior Center will hold an AARP Driving Course on Nov. 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10. To register for the course call 875-2536.

Post Office cancellation

The Bridgeville Post Office will have a special cancellation to commemorate the 2008 Apple Scrapple Festival. Requests can be mailed in over the next 30 days to obtain the 2008 cancellation.

Friend-Raiser

House of Hope (HOH) will hold their third annual friend-raiser to celebrate lives freed from addiction on Friday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at Dulany Hall at Wesley College in Dover. The night will include testimonies from House of Hope teens, entertainment by local talent, an update on HOH Delaware and food and fellowship. Master of Ceremonies is Corey Franklin from WOLC. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased by Friday, Nov. 7, by calling 302-337-9330.

Christmas in Bridgeville

The Bridgeville Historical Society will host its 33rd Annual Christmas in Bridgeville Craft Show on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Woodbridge High School, Laws Street, Bridgeville. The craft show will include more than 60 vendors, selling a large assortment of holiday gift items. The show will include raffles for a 50-50 and antique furniture item. More than 40 door prizes will be given away. Admission is free and all proceeds benefit the non-profit Bridgeville Historical Society.

Senior Center fall festival

Laurel Senior Center Fall Festival, at 113 N. Central Ave., Laurel, will be held Friday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Luncheon, served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will include homemade chicken salad, soup and desserts. There will be crafts, baked goods, quilt chances, and a white elephant table. Call 875-2536 for more information.

Mentors needed

The Laurel Kids Connection Mentoring Program is seeking dedicated adults to spend one hour per week with a fifth, sixth, or seventh grader. Mentors and students meet at the Laurel Library. Contact Kim Trivits or Lynne Betts at 629-7790 for details.

Library fundraiser

The Friends of the Greenwood Public Library invite you to support the library while enjoying a delicious meal at the Roadhouse Steak Joint located at 18693 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach, on Monday, Nov. 10. The library will receive a percentage of proceeds for that date.

Remembering Veterans

The Greenwood CHEER Center, located at 41 Schulze Rd., in Greenwood, will be having a special program by Connie 800 S. Market St., Blades, Del.

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MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008 Manning entitled Remembering Veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 12:45 p.m. The hour-long program is a tribute to veterans through words and songs. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Veterans Day program

The Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 on 2 Governors Ave. in Greenwood is sponsoring a pet food and pet toys drive during the month of November to benefit the SPCA in Georgetown. Items needed include: clean large towels, thin blankets with no filler, cat toys, dog toys, dog treats, cat treats, Beaverdam Hi-Pro Dog food (only dry dog food used), any brand dry cat food, clay cat litter (non-clumping), plastic colanders, leashes & collars (sm., med. & lg.), and baby gates. Contact Michaele Russell, president, for more information (302-349-4220).

help save on medical bills. CHEER begins this program at the new CHEER Greenwood Activity Center. The program consists of six 2-1/2-hour workshops. The first class begins Monday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. and the workshop series ends on Monday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. This class is free but registration is required. Call Cindy Mitchell at 856-5187 to register or for more information.

Longaberger sale

Daddy’s Night Out - Father-Daughter Dance is open to fathers or father figures and their daughters. All ages are welcome, Saturday, Nov. 15, 7-9 p.m. It will be held at Woodbridge Elementary School Cafeteria, Greenwood. Dance tickets are $5 each. Call Jennifer at 249-0292. Music will be provided by: The Jumping Jukebox. Portraits will be available for $5.

The Delmar Lions Club is holding a Longaberger basket sale with all proceeds going to the community and the visually impaired. Baskets, with blue and orange trim and Wildcat paws, cost $49 each. The price of the lid, with a Delmar and Wildcat logo, is $30. Liners and dividers are available upon request. For more information or to order a basket contact Mildred Riley at 8463846 or kragera@verizon.net

Safe Streets

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Father-daughter dance

The Greenwood CHEER Center, located at 41 Schulze Rd., in Greenwood, will be hosting this free educational program, Safe Streets, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m., conducted by the Delaware Criminal Justice Council. This is a public service to the citizens of Delaware to publicize the work of the Criminal Justice Council and to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of the criminal justice process. Lunch will be served following the program.

‘A Celebration of Quilts’

On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Greenwood Public Library will be hosting “A Celebration of Quilts” at the VFW Hall in Greenwood. Quilts made and/or owned by local residents will be on display. In addition, members of the Helping Hands Quilt Guild of Dover will be making presentations on various aspects of quilting. At 10:30 a.m. there will be a presentation on how to start quilting, including the three basic types of quilts, choosing your fabric and batting, tools, and how to make an easy block. The demonstrations for the afternoon include: 1 p.m. - quilt-as-you-go strip quilting; 2 p.m. – paper piecing; 2:30 p.m. – yo-yo quilting; and 3 p.m. – hand appliqué. If you are curious about how to start quilting or would like to learn other quilting techniques, this is the place for you. The VFW Hall is located on the corner of Mill Street and Governors Avenue in Greenwood.

CHEER program

Many adults face the challenge of managing one - and often several - chronic medical conditions, such as, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, hearing problems, and depression. All of which can be costly and debilitating. The Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP), developed at Stanford University, has proven extremely effective at enabling people to take more control of their own health. This program can give adults a sense of control over their lives, improve their day-to-day functioning, and

The Town of Delmar Department of Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants on Friday, Nov. 7, starting at 9 p.m. until all the hydrants have been flushed. The department will begin on York Street, Delmar, Del. and finish on Walnut Street, Delmar, Md. Please be advised that there may be low water pressure, air in the water line, and discoloration of water while this task is in progress. Please flush water faucets as needed after the task is complete. Thank you in advance for your patience an we apologize for any inconvenience caused by this project.

How to use a Digital camera

“Zoom troubles.” What does this button do? What on earth is a SD card? The Delmar Public Library offers a free program on Tuesday, Nov. 11, on how to use your digital camera. Please bring your camera, manual, memory card and questions. This Free program will be at 7 p.m. in the Hayman meeting room, across from the Delmar Fire Department on Bi-State Boulevard. The presenter will be commercial photographer and SU instructor, Jeanne Anderton. If you have any questions call the library at 302-846-9894.

Delmar Chorus Booster Dinner

The Delmar Chorus Boosters will hold an all-you-can-eat beef and dumpling dinner on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 1-4 p.m., at the Delmar VFW. Tickets are $10 and are available from any chorus member or by calling the school at 302-846-9544. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Dinners are eat-in or carryout. The VFW is located on West State Street and Memorial Drive in Delmar, Md. All proceeds from the dinner will support the programs and events of the middle and high school choruses and support the high school chorus in their participation in The Music in the Park competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in May 2009.

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Longaberger Basket Bingo

Delaware Tech craft show

Make your holiday shopping a little easier and fun at the 25th Annual Craft & Art Fair, hosted by Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, Georgetown, on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8. Admission is free; there will be door prizes and refreshments. From 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the William A. Carter Partnership Center, numerous crafters from several states will offer everything from floral arrangements, country gifts, woodwork, and ceramics to needlework, jewelry, dolls, clothing, and more. For more information, call the Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Vietnam Veterans host dinner

The Kent County Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 850, will host a Fried Oyster Dumpling Dinner and Auction on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Felton Fire Hall. A live auction will follow dinner. The deadline to purchase tickets, which are $25, is Tuesday, Nov. 11. Proceeds go toward the construction of the Kent County Vietnam Memorial in Dover. Guests of honor are retired Brig. Gen. Jon Reynolds and his wife Emilee. Memorial bricks are available online at www.delawarevva.com. For tickets, call Paul Davis at 302-697-8384.

A “Christmas” Longaberger Basket Bingo, benefiting the Miss Delaware’s Outstanding Teen Organization, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Millsboro Fire Company Banquet Hall, Millsboro. The event will include 20 bingo games with Longaberger Baskets as prizes. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For advance tickets and additional information call Georgeann White at 302-934-9797 or email ghwhite70@aol.com. The Millsboro Fire Company is located on 109 State St., Millsboro. For more information visit www.MDOTeen.org

Ham and Turkey Shoot

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

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MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008 Pennsylvania to see the comedy, “Deck The Halls And Clean The Kitchen.” Cost is $65. Bus leaves Seaford Peebles parking lot at 7:30 a.m. • Dec. 5 - The American Music Theater to see “Christmas Show.” Cost is $65. Enjoy holiday songs and comedy sketches. Also an appearance of Santa. There will be time to Christmas shop at the Rockvale Outlets and have lunch on your own before going to the theater. • Mar. 9-11 - Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos, three days, $240. Deluxe accommodations at the Great Cedar Hotel. Visit the new MGM Grand Hotel casino (all connected). Breakfast and dinner buffets included, plus more. Bus leaves Peebles parking lot in Seaford. Contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180 for details.

‘Narnia’ exhibit

Seaford AARP-Board

4-H computer club

Acorn Club

Englishtown Bus trip to Englishtown Flea Market in New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 5 a.m. Cost is $35 for adults, children, nine-years old and under is $17.50. Money is due by Saturday, Nov. 15. Bus leaves from Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 108 First St., Bridgeville. Deacon James Stewart at 337-7003.

Radio City

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04 meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club in Blades. Call Wayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.

Coast Guard Auxiliary

Dinner theatre trip

Laurel Senior Center Trip to Sight & Sound, “Miracle of Christmas,” on Dec. 9. Cost is $90 and includes transportation, show & dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord.

Seaford Recreation’s 17th annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular is set for Sunday, Dec. 7, and is now taking registrations. Cost is $145 and seats are in orchestra section. There will be a few hours after the show to tour New York City. Call 629-6809.

H.A.P.P.E.N. The members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearn’s Pond Association for its protection, preservation, enhancement and naturalization will meet on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Among the topics to be discussed are traffic, the Hearn’s Pond Dam and annexation. As always, H.A.P.P.E.N. members welcome any group or individual who is interested in attending the meeting.

Nanticoke Senior Center’s trip to Franklin Institute ‘Narnia’ Exhibit will be on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 8 a.m. Trip includes: motor coach transportation, admission to Franklin Institute, lunch at Old Country Buffet, all tips and gratuities, Cost is $60 for members and $65 for non-members.

Sight & Sound

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The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’ Guild meets on the second Monday of the month at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. All levels of stitchers from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend. For details call 302539-9717.

AARP Seaford Chapter 1084 of Western Sussex County will meet on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 1:30 p.m., at the Methodist Manor House game room, Seaford. Board and Committee members are expected to offer solutions on how to restore the Chapter Operating Budget Account for 2009. Helen Skjoldager, 875-5086.

Nanticoke Senior Center’s Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Trip presents “A Christmas Carol” on Thursday, Nov. 13, 8 a.m., Lancaster, Pa., Cost is $78 members and $83 non-members. Includes motor coach transportation, tip for bus driver, snacks, dinner and desserts. For sign-ups call 6294939.

SUDOKU

Embroiders’ Guild

asked to wear their uniform or just the hat so we can identify the various branches represented. Members and guests are asked to make reservations by calling Kathy Vengazo at 302539-4757. For more information about this meeting, the club, or club activities see the club web site at: www.scrwc.net.

The G.F.W.C.-Seaford Acorn Club is having a meeting at the Seaford District Library on Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. The hostesses are Kitty Medford and Mabel Gassaway and their committee.

S.C. Advisory committee The Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities will meet at the Sussex County West Administrative Complex, North DuPont Highway, Georgetown, at 10 a.m. Agendas and minutes can be viewed on the county’s website at www.sussexcountyde.gov. All meetings are open to the public For more information, call Raymond Moore, Chair, at 436-8132.

Republican Women’s Club The November meeting of the Republican Women’s Club will be held early this month because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The luncheon meeting will be held on Nov. 19, at the Sussex Pines Country Club at 10:45 a.m. The cost of the lunch is $15. The subject of this month’s meeting is “A Salute to Our Military” with special guest speaker Brig. Gen. Reid Beveridge, Ret. He will speak on the subject of “How Great We Really Are, Despite the Media.” Members and guests who have family members in the services are asked to bring him/her along. Those who are members of the services are

The Sussex 4-H Computer Club now has openings for children ages 9-12 at its Thursday night meetings held the first Thursday of the month at Georgetown 4-H Carvel Center at 7 p.m. and check it out. Next meeting is Nov. 6. Contact the 4H office at 856-7303 for details.

AARP membership AARP Seaford Chapter 1084 of Western Sussex County will meet Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall in Seaford, at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Mary Ellen Farquhar, of Seaford Public Library. Persons, 50 years or older, who would like information regarding this chapter are welcome and invited to join in refreshments and conversation after the meeting. Members are reminded to turn in their 2008 volunteer ours to Helen Skjoldager, 8755086.

Widowed Persons Service The Seaford Chapter of the Widowed Persons Service will have its next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 12:15 p.m. at the Golden Corral. The planned guest speaker will be James Littleton of the Laurel Lions Club. All widowed persons of all ages are invited to attend.

SHS Alumni Assn. The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its monthly executive meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 7 p.m., at the downtown Seaford Museum. For additional information, contact Donna Hastings Angell at 629-8077. Submit Bulletin Board items by noon, Thursday. Send to Morning Star Publications - PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, email to editor@mspublications. com or drop off at 628 West Stein Hwy., Seaford.

MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008

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With World Series win, Phillies fan could finally rest in peace Last year, when the Phillies were in contention for the title of world champion, I promised my friend Patrick Vanderslice that if they won the World Series, he could write my weekly column for me. The Phillies did not triumph last year. But this year, they pulled it out, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in five games. Patrick did not forget my promise, and below is his story. Whew! I got off easy this week!

PAT MURPHY Harold sold insurance for many years, but it was his football officiating and his love of sports, particularly for the Phillies, for which he was known and loved.

Hello Star readers. I am Patrick Vanderslice and I am pleased to be writing Mr. Patrick Murphy’s column this week. Besides both of us going by “Patrick,” we are both fanatical Phillies fans. In 2007, Pat and I made a deal that if the Phillies won the World Series, I would get to write his column for a week. As everyone knows the Phillies were not successful in 2007, not even winning a playoff game. In 2008, when Pat and I and our wives were riding up to the first game of NLDS, we renewed that deal. This was one deal that Pat wanted to happen and it did, as the Phillies are World Champions, so I have to fulfill my part of the deal. Sometimes you do not want more work, but I definitely wanted to write this because that would mean that our beloved Phillies were World Champions. And this column is going to be all about the Phillies — after all, it has been 28 years in the

Collecting items to send to troops Wilgus Associates in Georgetown is collecting items through Nov. 30 for troops serving overseas. Items can be dropped off at Wilgus Associates, 210 West Market St., Georgetown, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Once items are collected, Wilgus will cover packaging and shipping costs. The following items are needed for the care packages: Food: Powdered drink mixes (individual packets are best); cookies, crackers, pretzels, (snack sizes); dried fruit, trail mix, pistachios, red licorice, tootsie rolls, hard candy (individually wrapped), lollipops), peanut butter Triscuits, snack cakes, gum, nuts, granola bars, tuna in a pouch, canned meat (no pork products), cheese spreads, jerky. Sports equipment: Baseballs and gloves, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, squirt guns, frisbees. Hygiene: Facial cleansing pads, moisturizing lotion, wet wipes, eye drops, lip balm, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, dental floss, deodorant, sun block, foot powder. Entertainment: AA and AAA batteries, craft kits, scrapbooking materials, books, magazines (new or nearly new), playing cards, small hand held games, crossword puzzles, CDs and DVDs. Miscellaneous items: International calling cards, blank cards, stationary, paper, pens, zip-lock bags (sandwich, quart, gallon) wash cloths, white socks.

making. I have been a Phillies fan since 1974, beginning with Michael Jack Schmidt through today. In 1980 the Phillies won the World Series on Oct. 21, 1980, my 13th birthday, and at that time I did not think it would take until I was 41 years old for the Phillies to win another one. I was lucky enough to be in Citizens Bank Park for World Series Game 5, both part 1 and part 2, and to witness it all with my wife, Susan, my brother, Donald, and my parents, Howard and Donna. My parents are just happy that they lived through baseball games in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, when they took me to Busch Stadium in Missouri with me dressed in full Phillies gear along with my batting helmet and regular hat. During Game 5, I kept thinking of the MasterCard priceless commercials, with mine being “World Series Tickets - $150; cheesesteak - $8; being at the Philly’s World Series clincher with my wife and

family - priceless.” Sports bring people together. That was the scene at Citizens Bank Park when Brad Lidge registered the last out by strike out. Fans were crying, slapping high fives and hugging everyone no matter what sex or race. In this day and age, sports are an escape and I thank the Phillies for allowing me and countless other fans to escape from the problems of the economy and society. When the Phillies won I know there were people who thought of Harold Holland, who died in 1995 as a result of a tragic accident. I knew Harold because he was a die-hard Phillies fan like me. He was also a graduate of Seaford High School and married Bonnie Boyce of Laurel. Harold sold insurance for many years, but it was his football officiating and his love of sports, particularly for the Phillies, for which he was known and loved. Little did I know at that time that I would later marry his great niece, Susan. Susan has said many times that Uncle Harold would never believe that I turned her into a Phillies’ fan. When Harold died he was cremated and one of his last wishes was for a portion of his ashes to be spread on the Phillies field if they won another World Series. I did not know about this until I was speaking to his son Greg and I told him that I was going to World Series Game 5 and there was a chance that the Phillies could clinch it on

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that night. Greg relayed to me that he had kept some of his dad’s ashes just for this moment. Greg dropped off a portion of Harold’s ashes at my house and these ashes made the trip to Philly, not once but twice. I was bound and determined for Uncle Harold’s ashes to be on Citizens Bank Park field just like Tim McGraw had placed Tug McGraw’s ashes on the pitchers mound before game 3 of the World Series. With Uncle Harold’s ashes in tow, I knew the Phillies were going to win the World Series no matter what day game 5 was played. After the Phillies won and some of the celebrating had died down I made my way down 18 rows to the left field fence, trying to get in the first row in order to sprinkle Uncle Harold’s ashes on the left field warning track. I finally made it into the first row and was able to reach over the fence and sprinkle his ashes on the left field warning track. As the ashes landed on the track I thought, “Rest in peace, Uncle Harold. The Phillies are World Champs.” To all Yankees fans, there is always next year, but this is the Phillies’ year. Rest in peace, the William Penn Curse, rest in peace, Joe Carter’s home run, and finally, rest in peace, Uncle Harold.

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Church Bulletins Mt. Olivet Preschool openings

Mt. Olivet Preschool has added another three-year-old class to its program. There are limited openings in the three and fouryear-old classes. Call Linda Stephenson at 629-2786 for details.

‘God Thing’

Our country should not be surprised at the recent downturn of the nation’s economy, according to Pastor Timothy Jones of the Lighthouse Church of Laurel. According to Second Chronicles, God promises to heal a nation if we humble ourselves, pray and turn from what we as a nation have been doing. Pastor Jones is calling upon Delmarva’s churches to participate in 40 days of prayer and supplication ending Nov. 23, to ask for God’s Divine Intervention, God’s wisdom and as a call for repentance. Pastor Jones is preparing to present a program designed to help people get out of debt, to help people achieve practical methods of living within one’s means, and finally achieve financial freedom. The doors of The Lighthouse Church will be open during certain hours of the day and evening so that anyone can come and pray. For more information, call 8757814, or visit the church at 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel.

Fall Fundraiser begins

Christ the Cornerstone Community Church is starting its fall fundraiser. A selection of crafts, gifts, and decorations available until Dec. 15. To view these

items, stop by the church, or call 875-8150 for time availability. Church is located at the corner of Seaford Road and Bethel Road, Laurel.

Eming’s dinner

Trinity United Methodist Church is sponsoring an Eming’s dinner for Friday, Nov. 7, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $8.50 and can be purchased from any member, or by calling Tina Wharton at 238-7147. There will be drinks available for purchase and a bake table for dessert. You can eat-in or carry-out. Proceeds will support our ministries and missions.

Christmas extravaganza

Trinity United Methodist Church will have a Christmas shopping extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Rev. Lee Elliott building. Home-based vendors such as Pampered Chef, Avon, Longaberger Baskets, Home Interiors, Discovery Toys, Premier Design Jewelry and others will be there for one day of shopping. Orders taken from the catalogues will be there in time for Christmas. Lunch will be available for purchase and there will be free activities for children. Free give-a-ways too. Call 875-4741 for more information.

Annual friend raiser

House of Hope is holding its 3rd Annual Friend Raiser. The night will include testimonies from House of Hope teens, entertainment by local talent, an update on what God is doing

at HOH Delaware and great food and fellowship. The Master of Ceremonies will be Corey Franklin from WOLC. The dinner will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m., at Dulany Hall on the Wesley College Campus in Dover. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased by Friday, Nov. 7, or purchase a table of seven for $210. For more information, or to order tickets, call 337-9330.

Dinner gala with music

Christ the Cornerstone Community Church presents a dinner gala featuring the special music of John and Linda Murphy and Laura Mitchell, Nov. 8, at 5:30 p.m. Advance ticket sales only. Donation is $12. For information call 875-8150.

Nashville songwriters

This singing/songwriting, husband/wife duo, Lewis & Lewis, from Nashville, Tenn., will bring their special recipe of Christian music to Sam Yoder’s Barn on Hunting Quarter Road, Houston, on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.; to Liberty Rock Church in Crisfield, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.; to Faith Fellowship Church on Brunkhorst Road in Preston, Md. on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. and to the New Liberty Wesleyan Church on Bridgeville Road in Federalsburg at 7 p.m. Lewis & Lewis present a unique tapestry of music that’s refreshing, entertaining, spiritually enriching and distinctively different. For more information call the Rev. Buddy Dunn at 410-822-7654; or Faith Fellowship Church at 410-673-7805.

Women’s Conference

Mt. Olive Baptist Church, located at 108 First St., Bridgeville will hold its 10th Annual Women’s Conference which began Nov. 5 and runs through Nov. 8. The theme: Women Coming Together as One: 1 Corinthians 12:20. Time will be 6:45 p.m., nightly Women’s Prayer, 7 p.m. Praise Team, Saturday Workshops. Thursday, Nov. 6 – Worship leader: Sis. Lillian Taylor; preacher: Apostle Corinthia Turner, House of Intercessory Prayer, Princess Anne, Md. Friday, Nov. 7 – Worship leader: Sis. Bernice Hicks; preacher, Pastor Ella Purnell, Victory Temple, Bridgeville. Saturday, Nov. 8 – Workshops (no fee) 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast; 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Devotion and Instruction in the Sanctuary. Sponsored by: Women in Ministry. Key Note Speaker – Evangelist Juliet Lindsey; Woodrow Evans, Pastor.

Portsville Church bazaar

The women of Portsville United Methodist Church, located at Portsville Road and Dogwood Lane, three miles west of Laurel, will hold their annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oyster fritter sandwiches, chicken salad, homemade vegetable beef soup, homemade pies and baked goods.

Free community luncheon

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a Free Community-wide Luncheon (Turkey)

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

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

St. John’s United Methodist Church

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

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

Centenary United Methodist Church “Where Caring is Sharing” “NEW SONG!” - 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.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010S .C entral Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker WorshipS ervices: 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

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

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

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

Christian Church of Seaford Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30 Wed. Night Service & (Nursery & Jr. Church) Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

“A Place to Belong”

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644 The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Pastor www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing and Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Underground Family Worship (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Prayer Team ‘The Table’ God’s Big Back Yard (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.

94 Walnut St. Laurel, DE 19956

875-7873

Centrally located at 14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956

Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.

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

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road6 8, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.

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

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008 on Saturday, Nov. 15, noon to 2 p.m. The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, west side of 13A, approximately two miles south of town. Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314.

Indoor yard sale

Christ United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Indoor Yard Sale, Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches to be sold. The church is located at 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel.

Gospel Café

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Market streets, Laurel meets every Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring Bruce and Nancy Willey Music Ministry. Live Christian Music – Fellowship – Refreshments. Guest singers: Nov. 8 – All-4-Him, Milton Foskey, Debbie O’Neal, Josh Palmer and Ashley Yoder. Nov. 15 – Ray & Trevor Marine, Bill Primrose, Frank Silva and Mary Ann Riggi. Nov. 22 – Cassandra Abbott, Kaila Clucas, Don White and Dan Welch. Nov. 29 – Good News Tour (Singing from their new CD) Sam Hearn, Frank Silva, Mary Ann Riggi and Amanda Jones. For more information contact Bruce & Nancy Willey at 875-5539 or 875-7339.

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

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

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

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

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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

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

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

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

“Shining His Light”

532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591 MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

“The Pickle Church” CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH PICKLE MINISTRIES OUTREACH & CORNERSTONE NOTE MUSIC MINISTRY Corner of Bethel Rd. & Alt. 13 • 302-875-8150 Church School -All Ages - 9:15 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Rev. Rick Elzey Wings of Prayer - Tues. 7:00 p.m. Come Join Our Family

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM

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

302-877-0443

Les Potter of Seaford (left) recently returned from Texas where he assisted in the response operations for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

Local disaster volunteer returns Les Potter, a local Red Cross volunteer from Seaford, recently returned from helping those affected by Hurricane Ike and Tropical Storm Gustav in Texas. Les was deployed to Texas for 20 days, as part of the Red Cross system to deploy volunteers wherever disasters strike nationwide. Les is one of many local Red Cross volunteers that have been deployed to the Gulf Coast states to assist in the response operations for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. A total of 34 local volunteers and 67 AmeriCorps members have been deployed since August to the Gulf Coast region to assist in the Red Cross response.

While in Texas, Les worked in a shelter in Baytown, was part of a mobile feeding unit providing thousands of meals to displaced clients in LaPorte and Winnie and also in Houston as part of a team of volunteers that did maintenance and upkeep on the ERV’s. Les also responds to local fires and other disasters as a part of his local Disaster Action Team (DAT). To help your local Red Cross as a volunteer, call 800-777-6620, option 7 or email volunteer@redcrossdelmarva.org. To make a donation, call 800-777-6620 or visit www.redcrossdelmarva.org.

22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE (302) 629-5600 - www.atlantaroadcma.org

Tony Windsor’s brand new Gospel CD compilation is on sale now. Tony sings songs of faith and inspiration including “The Angels Cried,” “Everlasting Arms,” “I Saw the Light” and much more. Get your copy at the Star office for only $6.00 [includes $1.00 donation to NIE (Newspapers in Education) program].

Call: 302-236-9886

Besid e the StillW aters

Praise Worship 8:30 AM • Sunday School 9:30 AM • Traditional Worship 11 AM

ROCK CHURCH

Wednesday Evening

9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship, Nursery, Classes for Kids-Adults 7:00 p.m. Evening Service

6:45 Catalyst Youth (grades 7-12), DivorceCare 7:00 Prayer Meeting, Men’s Group, KidStuf 103 (K-6 Kids & their parents, 1 & 3rd Wed.)

30320 Seaford Road, Laurel, Del. Ph: 875-7275 • Pastor Bill Konkel Sunday School: 9a .m. Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 1st & 3rd Sunday Evening: 5 p.m. Thurs Evening Prayer: 7p .m.

COKESBURY CHURCH

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

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

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

Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School

Pastor: Rev. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

Laurel Wesleyan Church Rt. 13A, Just North of Laurel Sunday School - 9:30 Worship - 9:00 & 10:45 Sunday Evening Worship Wed. 6:30 p.m. - Youth Ministries & WKID, The Zone, Children’s Ministries Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Ken Deusa Asst. Pastor: Rev. Rick Green; Youth: Kyle Horton Children’sP astor:M arilyn Searcey

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

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

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

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

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Obituaries

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Esther Lee Dennis, 85

William Henry Thomas, 90

Esther Lee Dennis of Seaford, formerly of Delmar, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford. She was born Oct. 21, 1923 in Delmar, a daughter of Howard J. and Bertie A. Brittingham Maddox. Esther Lee, as she was fondly known by her family and friends, Esther Lee Dennis was a long time member of Melson’s United Methodist Church in Delmar. Many years ago she co-owned the Lee Jane Beauty Shop in Delmar and also worked as a substitute school bus driver in Delmar. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed reading, doing word search puzzles and crafts. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah D. Baker of Seaford, with whom she lived for the past six years; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Willing of Salisbury, Janet Dennis of Eden and Ann Dennis of Salisbury; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard J. Dennis; five sisters, Doris V. Hastings, Alma M. Hastings, Eugenia M. Moore, Myra Maddox, who died as an infant, and Norma Jane Nichols; and a son-in-law, Ronald D. Baker. A visitation for family and friends was held at Short Funeral Home, Delmar, on Friday followed by a funeral service. The Rev. Sam McWilliams and the Rev. Dr. Everett C. Isaacs officiated. Interment was in St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association/Eastern Shore Chapter, 209C Milford St., Salisbury, MD 21804.

William Henry Thomas, formerly of Newark and Bridgeville, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at Milford Center, Milford. Formerly employed for more than 40 years with Avon of Newark, he is survived by his cousins: Dr. Erethia Evans, Bessie Holland, and Martha Knox as well as many other relatives and friends. Graveside entombment was held Thursday at Gracelawn Memorial Cemetery, New Castle. Professional services were by: Deborah E. Harris-Nock Funeral Services, Greenwood.

Edward VanBurnt III Edward VanBurnt III died on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at home. Edward is survived by his wife of 12 years, Cassie VanBurnt; four daughters, Tiffany, Becky, Stephanie and Page VanBurnt; one son, Levi VanBurnt; his mother, Annette Blanchette and his father, Edward VanBurnt Jr. and one brother, Ray VanBurnt. Memorial services were on Friday, Oct. 31, at the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford, where friends called.

Rhea M. Longstreet, 80 Rhea M. Longstreet of Seaford passed away on Oct. 27, 2008, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Rhea was born in Matawan, N.J., a son of Marshall and Edna Longstreet, who preceded him in death. Mr. Longstreet proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a lifelong member of the Matawan Borough Hook and Ladder Fire Department serving as chief in 1961. He was also a retired post master in Morganville, N.J. He was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Seaford. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson A.J. Longstreet,

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Mary Yeako Morris, 80 Mary Yeako Morris of Seaford died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Genesis Elder Care in Seaford. Born in Bridgeville, she was a daughter of Antoinette Basset and Mike Yeako, who predeceased her. She was a seamstress at Fed’s Sportswear, in Federalsburg, Md., retiring in 1990. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Donald Wallace Morris in 1999. She is survived by two daughters and their husband’s; Shirley A. and Donald Donovan, Sr., and Kathie and Richard Wilson, all of Seaford; step-children, Bruce Morris of Tennessee, Donnie Morris of South Carolina and Brenda K. Jones of Bridgeville; two brothers, Michael Yeako of Greenwood, and Louis Yeako of Lakeland, Fla.; three grandchil-

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dren, Beverlee Mister, Donald Donovan, Jr. and Joey Williamson; eight greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services and burial were private. Arrangements were handled by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.

Donald F. Gray, 76 Donald F. Gray of Seaford passed away on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Donald was predeceased by his parents John & Mabel A. Dobson Gray. He was a retired service Technician for IBM Corp. He was a Korean War Veteran who loved bowling and fishing. Donald will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sons: Donald L. Gray and wife Cindy of Beaver Creek, Ohio; John Gray and wife Teresa of Fredericksburg, Va.; two sisters, Mary Jane Rohlfing and husband Edward of Millsboro, and Patricia Johnson and husband Richard of Millsboro. A nephew, Jack Mundorf of Millsboro, and grandchildren; Nicole, Christopher, Andrew, Ashley, Courtney, and his beloved feline companion “Nosey”. Services were held on Friday Oct. 31, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Burial was at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. The Rev. Ed Wilkins officiated. The family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 Letters of condolence may be emailed via watsonfh.com or delmarvaobits.com

George Whaley, 63 George “Truman” Whaley of Seaford passed away at his home on Oct. 28, 2008.

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MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008 He was born in Laurel, a son of H. McCready Whaley and Nellie Hastings Whaley, who preceded him in death. Mr. Whaley had worked at SC Cummings and Sons and CP Oliphant and Sons before becoming disabled. He was an avid motorcycle rider and builder, winning trophies for some of his designs. He had attended St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Laurel and was a former member of the Jaycees. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers: Donald Whaley, James Whaley and Vern Whaley. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Lynn and Richard Harris of Seaford; a stepson, David Ryan of Seaford; a brother, Ronald Whaley of Millsboro, and a sister, Barbara Ilycuk of Salisbury. A special friend, Bonnie Whaley; also George’s pride and joy, his grandchildren: Trey Dunn, Rachael Long and Ruby Harris. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. A memorial service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Saturday, Nov. 1, where a visitation was held for family and friends prior to the memorial service. The Rev. Art Smith officiated. Interment was private.

Marla J. Crater, 75 Marla J. Crater of Seaford died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 at home.

Mrs. Crater worked for the government in her early years. She was a homemaker most of her adult life. She loved caring for her family, enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Clifford J. Crater; two sons, Curtis A. Crater and Scott A. Crater and his wife, Lori; four grandchildren, Jason Crater, Kyle Crater, Megan Crater and Ryan Crater, also survive her. Funeral services and burial were private. The family suggests donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Blvd., Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Arrangements by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford.

Kenneth VanderHoeven, 36 Kenneth “Kenny” VanderHoeven of Laurel passed away at his home on Oct. 29, 2008. Kenny was born in Paterson, New Jersey a son of James VanderHoeven and Lucille Bass VanderHoeven of Laurel. He was preceded in death by his father. He was self employed, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and will be remembered as a family man. He attended the Laurel Wesleyan Church. In addition to his father, he was also

preceded in death by a daughter, Amanda VanderHoeven and a brother, John VanderHoeven. He is survived by his wife, Melissa VanderHoeven; his son, Kenneth C. VanderHoeven, Jr. of Laurel; his daughter, Cassidy VanderHoeven; his sisters: Kat Cay and Jane Baldwin, both of Laurel and Deborah Caraballo of New Jersey. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. A funeral service was held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Monday, Nov. 3, where a viewing for friends and family was held. The Brother Ron Wyatt officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. Memorial contributions may be made to County Bank, c/o the Cassidy and Kenny VanderHoeven Fund, 1122 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956.

Sharyn Sue Handy White, 61 Sharyn Sue Handy White of Seaford went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. Sharyn was born in Easton, Md., a daughter of Pauline E. Gallagher and Randall C. Handy, Sr., who preceded her in death. Mrs. White was a 1964 graduate of Seaford, Senior High School and then attended Golby Beacon College.

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Education Delmarva Christian holds annual banquet Journalist Cal Thomas, addressing a crowd at Delmarva Christian High School’s annual banquet, lamented that over the last three generations the nation has robbed children of their birthright to a strong education that is rooted in moral values. Schools should offer a worldview that teaches not just how to make a living but how to live morally, said Thomas, whose twice-weekly column appears in more than 500 newspapers. “That worldview is modeled exquisitely at Delmarva Christian High School,” he added. Almost 500 guests attended the seventh annual Setting the Standard Banquet, which serves as the school’s most important fundraiser. The school's strong reputation has attracted other well-known figures as banquet speakers, including pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson, major league pitcher and cancer survivor Dave Dravecky and FOX-TV news host Sean Hannity. This year's fundraising goal of $1 million will be used for scholarships, capital

and operating expenses. A longtime supporter of Christian education, Thomas questioned why parents who believe in and teach their children about God at home and in church put their children in government schools that often undermine those beliefs. Earlier in the evening, Delmarva Christian High School students expressed great optimism during testimonials about their recent educational experience. Senior Luke Mathews of Dagsboro noted that he was thankful to the DCHS staff who encouraged him to excel physically through participation in various team sports, intellectually by taking Advanced Placement courses and spiritually by witnessing to his peers and residents of a refugee camp in Israel. “I was pushed to become and achieve more than I thought would be possible,” he said. Thomas congratulated Delmarva Christian High School on the well-rounded education that it offers students. He also encouraged parents to do their part in providing children access to education based on the truth.

Luke Mathews escorts Kate Nathan, a fellow National Honor Society member, at the conclusion of the Presentation of Our Symbols of Faith.

KING AND QUEEN - Crowned as the 2008 Homecoming King and Queen at Sussex Tech High School were seniors Nate Zanks of Lewes and Sarah Adams of Seaford. The ceremony was held during halftime of the football game in which the Ravens defeated St. George’s, 43-8. STUDENT RECEIVES AWARD - Frederick Douglass student Gorkem Ekizoglu, shown with principal Kelly Carey, is presented with an award from the Delaware Association of School Administrators for overcoming challenges and obstacles in his life. Ekizoglu, who was one of six students to receive this award in Delaware, also received a commendation from the Delaware State Assembly.

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Submarine visits Sussex Tech

Epworth kicks off fruit sale

Epworth Christian School is holding their annual fruit sale. This is the third year that Epworth has used Langdon Barber Groves. To place your order, visit www.epworthchristianschool.org. The sale will be open until Nov. 14 and items are scheduled to be delivered on or about Dec. 12 to the school. For more information, contact the school office at 302-875-4488.

Santa’s Workshop seeks vendors

Vendors are needed for the annual Santa’s Workshop at Sussex Technical High School on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 4 and 5 in the Commons Lobby area of the school from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tables cost $25 or $40 if electric is needed. Items being sold must be reason-

A Navigator Autonomous Submarine used by NASA at Wallop’s Island, Va. visited Sussex Technical High School recently to show electronics students one of the high-tech employment opportunities available to Sussex Tech graduates. Joe Bailey of Greenwood, a 2006 Sussex Tech graduate, went to work for Zinger Enterprises, Inc. in the summer of 2007. The company, located in Laurel, operates a well-outfitted machine shop specializing in milling, turning, boring, drilling, precision grinding, precision lapping, precision assembly and integration. Owner Carl “Roddy” Schirtzinger co-

authored two NASA research papers on “remote sensing.” Zinger built the submarine and Joe was given the job of wiring systems inside the marine robotic platform. The unmanned vehicle measures air, water and current statistics and sends the information back to NASA. Christened “OASIS 3,” the sub is powered by six large solar panels and has a cruise speed of three knots per hour. Electronics is just one of the 14 career technical areas of study at Sussex Tech. For more information about the school, call 856-5190.

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tively in Spanish, beginning Nov. 11. Divorcing parents can satisfy Delaware’s legal requirements for parent education by participating in the Divorcing Parent Education Program on either Nov. 11 and 18 or Nov. 22. In Bellydancing on Nov. 13, learn about the culture of the Middle East through dance technique and music. The basics of horseback riding will be taught at an indoor riding ring in Seaford, beginning Nov. 19. Children ages 3 to 14 can participate in specialized fitness activities through the Kids on Campus Program. Starting Nov. 1: Little Ballerinas for ages 6 to 10; Little Sportsters for ages 3 to 5; and Tumbling for ages 6 to 11. Tiny Tutus and Tumble Bugs for ages 3 to 5 begin on Nov. 3 and 5. Horseback riding for ages 8 to 14 starts on Nov. 15 at Singletree Stables in Seaford. For more information, call 302-854-6966.

An innovative project at Epworth Christian School has earned ECS the designation as a Lincoln Legacy School by the U.S. Library of Congress. Roots and Wings, a project on the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, is part of this year’s middle school curriculum. The project was designed by School Administrator Ivy Bonk and History Teacher Suzanne Farris. Through the research and study of Lincoln’s life, students will participate in a Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate, student-led community service projects, National Teach-In, birthday celebration for Mr. Lincoln, visit to the Lincoln Memorial and the National Archives

From photography classes to fitness classes for adults and children, there are many activities at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus in November. On Nov. 10, graduates of the basic course can take Advanced Defensive Driving for additional road safety strategies and to earn a 15 percent reduction on liability insurance. Digital Camera Intermediate, from Nov. 5 to 26, is ideal for the digital photo enthusiast who wants more instruction. On Nov. 8 and 15, learn the skill of shooting multiple targets and how to shoot fast and accurate the first time in Firearms: Tactical Safety. Learn basic conversational skills to communicate effec-

Calling all future engineers! Sussex Academy: Rated ‘Superior’ Six Years in a Row The Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences invites parents, guardians, and other interested persons to learn more about our unique public school opportunity for middle school students in grades 6-8. As the only charter school in Sussex County, we provide a challenging accelerated academic curriculum based on the design principles of Expeditionary Learning. In order to introduce interested parents and fifth grade students to our school, we are holding the following events: • •

PUBLIC INFORMATION meetings at the school on November 18 and November 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. SCHOOL TOURS on November 17, 19, & 20, 2008 at 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m. No appointment necessary.

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is hosting a Bridge Building Workshop Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. Children ages 8-14 can learn about: • science • math • and the ingenuity of building model-sized bridges Engineers will lead the fun and engaging workshop.

Zoe and Jack Kelly, both The Jefferson School students, display the bridge they built at home.

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Entertainment Sussex County hosts annual Caroling on the Circle event Sussex County will celebrate a quarter century of helping the needy and singing in the holidays, with the 25th annual Caroling on The Circle scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8. Sussex County Council is proud to host Caroling on The Circle, which marks its silver anniversary in 2008. The annual community singing event doubles as a food drive for the needy of Sussex County, drawing hundreds of residents who come out to sing Christmas carols while donating goods for area pantries, churches and food banks. This year’s festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. outside the historic Sussex County Courthouse.

The program will feature a blend of traditional and Spanish carols performed by a number of singers, including local artists Ed Shockley and Kevin Short, and the El Centro Cultural group. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served after the festivities at the Georgetown Fire Company, one block to the south of The Circle. Santa Claus will take a break from his workshop for a visit with the children. The event is free. Participants are asked only to bring canned goods or other non-perishable food items for donation. Beginning Monday, Nov. 10, anyone

Choral Society announces concerts

Anyone wishing to try-out or help with the show who is unavailable for the two audition times should call the Possum Hall office at 302-856-3460. Possum Point Players welcomes volunteers and no experience is necessary. Possum Point Players is accepting reservations for “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” with music by Alan Menken. Menken’s music is well-known from such hit movies as “Pocahontas,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and others. Performances of “A Christmas Carol” are on Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and on Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. For more information, call the Possum Ticketline at 302-856-4560.

The Southern Delaware Choral Society (SDCS) Christmas concert, “A Newborn Child: Cantatas and Carols for Christmas” will be held Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Seaford and on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Roman Catholic Church, Rehoboth Beach. Founded in 1985, the SDCS presents concerts during Christmas and in the spring in different venues throughout Sussex County. “The program is a beautiful blend of German Cantata and English carols that is uplifting, upbeat and absolutely beautiful,” said Executive Director Gail Launay. Changes this year include the ability to purchase tickets online; a redesigned SDCS poster and expanded program booklet; and a community outreach program through the chorus to get school children to participate in program selections. During the concert when English carols are sung, the audience will be asked to participate. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. To purchase tickets, call SDCS at 226-5231 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

Possum Point holds open auditions Possum Point Players announces open auditions for “Art” by Yasmina Reza on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Possum Hall located at 441 Old Laurel Road in Georgetown. This award-winning comedy is the 2009 season opener. The cast calls for three men and auditioners will perform cold readings from the script. Nothing needs to be prepared in advance. Rehearsals begin in early in December. “Art” will be performed on Jan. 23, 24, 30 and 31, with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m., and on Jan. 25 and Feb. 1 with dinner at 12:30 p.m. Those hoping to join the cast must be available for all performances and for the week before opening night.

Magi Choral Festival tickets on sale Tickets for the 2008 Magi Choral Festival are now available for a limited time at several lower shore locations. An annual sellout, the Magi Choral Festival features the internationallyrenowned National Christian Choir and the always popular Magi Children’s Choir. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Wicomico High School auditorium in Salisbury. “We pre-sale many of our tickets by mail” said Bonnie Luna, Chairman of The Magi Fund, the non-profit organization that organizes the event. “Tickets for the public are always in high demand and I would urge anyone interested in attending to get their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.” Tickets cost $15 and are available in Salisbury at The Gospel Shop and Jack’s Religious Gift Shop, at the Ocean Pines, Snow Hill & Pocomoke branches of First Shore Federal Savings & Loan and at the Berlin, Crisfield and Princess Anne branches of PNC Bank. 100% of the ticket proceeds go directly to the Christian Shelter and Joseph House Center, two Christian crisis ministries serving the needy on the Lower Eastern Shore. For additional information about the Choral Festival or tickets, call Bonnie Luna at 410-749-1633.

who cannot attend, but who still wishes to contribute, can drop off canned goods Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the County Administrative Offices building, next to the courthouse, in Georgetown. In recent years, Caroling on The Circle has attracted hundreds of participants and collected tens of thousands of canned goods and other food items. In 1984, its inaugural year, the event drew an estimated 3,500 people. Last year, Sussex Countians donated nearly 21,000 food items for the drive. “We were thankful for the community’s support last year, and we will be thankful for whatever support the com-

munity can lend to the cause this year,” County Administrator David B. Baker said. “I know this year it might be a little harder, with the recent economic problems. “But I am confident that our citizens will dig deep, as they always have, to do whatever they can and give whatever they can to help our less fortunate neighbors,” Mr. Baker said. Caroling on The Circle will be held regardless of weather. In the event of rain or snow, it will be moved inside the fire hall on South Bedford Street. For more information, call 302-855-7700.

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FOR SALE WASHER $120; DRYER $120. 628-1320. 11/29/tnc ELECTROLUX VACUUM with power sweeper, $75 firm. 629-4348. 11/6 GE SIDE-BY-SIDE Refrig., like new, 4 yrs. old, $350 OBO. 875-8677. 11/6

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2 CEMETARY PLOTS in Blades, $700 for both. 8753463. 10/30 COMPLETE LR: Bamboo glass top table, blue leather sofa & 2 lounge chairs, 1 white, 1 blue leather, curio cabinet, small rug, all used very little, $980. 875-2460. CHILD’S WOODEN ROCKER, 3 Christmas outdoor raindeers, brass DR light fixture, other items. 6298745. 10/30 WOOD STOVE, Dutchwest glass front dr., side loading door, brass detail, extra glass for door, new fan motor, Pd $1350 (new); $500 Ready to use. 8751246. 10/23 35’ RCA TV, analog, needs converter box. Entertainment Center, solid oak, holds 35” TV, glass drs. w/shelves for DVD/VHS, cable or satellite box. $300 both. Will separate. 6289950. 10/23 THERMO SPA HOT TUB, 4 person, brand new cond., 3 yrs old. Fully automated & self-contained. 2 yrs. of chemicals & all accessories incl. Heavy duty insulated cvr w/hinged lift, $3200 neg. 628-9950. 10/23

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NOTICE Estate of Alan B. Carey, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Alan B. Carey who departed this life on the 6th day of September, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Aaron B. Carey, Reese A. Carey on the 24th day of October, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 6th day of May, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Aaron B. Carey 10961 4th Street Laurel, DE 19956 Reese A. Carey 22575 Bethel Road Millsboro, DE 19966 Attorney: Lawrence B. Steele III P.O. Box 799 Georgetown, DE 199470799 See LEGALSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;page 36

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NOTICE Estate of Doris Frankie Elmer, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Doris Frankie Elmer who departed this life on the 24th day of July, A.D. 2008 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Sonja L. McClurkin on the 21st day of October, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 24th day of March, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Sonja L. McClurkin 394 Graham Branch Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 10/30/3tc

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Estate of G. (Grover) Lee Hastings, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of G. (Grover) Lee Hastings who departed this life on the 10th day of June, A.D. 2008 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto E. Stephen Callaway, Esq. on the 9th day of October, A.D. 2008, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 10th day of February, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: E. Stephen Callaway, Esq. 14018 Wootten Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 David L. Wilson Register of Wills 10/23/3tc See LEGALS—page 38

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SELLING FOR OTHERS AT SAME LOCATION: Portable bar, nightstand, rocker swivel recliner, pole light, cherry Duncan-Phyfe drop leaf table w/6 chairs, 2 pine corner cabinets, maple full size bed frame, rocker, recliner, coffee table, IO farm toys, plant stand, elec. small organ, boxes of books, lifestyle pole & tread walker, very old 3 pc. wicker set, and other items.

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MORNING STAR Alexander, her husband, by Deed dated December 2, 1994 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and-for SussexCounty-and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 2022, Page 266, did grant and convey unto Pamela L. King and Peter N. King, Jr. Tax Parcel: 3-32-3.00112.00 Property Address: 11318 Scarborough Lane, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Laurel School District Board of Education will consider the request for a waiver to the requirements per 14 Delaware Code §1705 (A) (a) requiring the ratio of students to instructors in any class in kindergarten or grades 1-3 in a Delaware public school shall not exceed 22 students as of the last school day of October. This student-to-instructor ratio shall only apply to a class within which students are instructed in the core academic subjects of English/Language Arts, mathematics, science and social studies. A local school board may waive subsection (a) of this section after voting to waive such subsection at a public meeting noticed for that purpose. Any local school board vote on such a waiver shall occur on or before December 1 of each year. This public meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19 th at 7:00 PM in the Laurel School District Office Board Room, 1160 South Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956. The general public may present written or oral comments on the matter under consideration by the Board of Education. Procedures for presenting such written or oral comments include the following: 1.) Citizens who wish to address the Board must first seek recognition from the presiding officer of the meeting. 2.) Citizens, once recognized by the presiding officer, must state their names and the topic upon which they would like to speak. 3.) The presiding officer may limit the time that each citizen is permitted to speak. WHAT: Public Meeting of the Laurel Board of Education WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 7:00 PM WHERE: Laurel School District Board Room 1160 South Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956 PURPOSE: Consideration of a waiver of the requirements per 14 Delaware Code, §1705 (A) (a) for Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School and North Laurel Elementary School 11/6/2tc

• NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008

a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of PAMELA L. & PETER N. KING, JR. and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

ware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, on the southern side of Fifth Street in the Town of Laurel, adjoining other lands of Norris L. Niblett and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the center of a mutual drive on the southern side of Fifth Street, being a corner for the lands herein conveyed and other lands now or formerly of Norris L Niblett; thence with the center of said mutual drive and said Niblett lands southwest 26.5 degrees 83.1 feet to a stake; thence continuing with said Niblett lands northwest 56.75 degrees 32.00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Woodbridge School District Board of Education as a part of its regular November public meeting will consider a waiver to the provisions of 14 Delaware Code § 1704(3) and § 1705(A)(a). Subsection 1704(3) of the law requires all public school buildings to have allocated to them 98% of the Division 1 units generated by the actual unit count in that building by the last school day of October of the current school year. Subsection 1705(A)(a) requires any kindergarten or grades 1-3 public school classes to have no higher ratio of teacher to students than 1:22 by the last school day in October of the current school year. This ratio is only to apply to a class where students are instructed in core academic subjects of English/Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The meeting will be held in the library of the Phillis Wheatley Middle School. Citizens may present written or oral comments on the matter under consideration by the Board of Education, under the public commentary portion of the meeting. WHAT: A public meeting of the Woodbridge Board of Education WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Phillis Wheatley Middle School Library WHY: Consideration of a waiver of the provisions of 14 Delaware Code, § 1704(3) and § 1705(A)(a)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Seaford School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting for the purpose of consideration of a waiver to the provisions of 14 Delaware Code §1705(A)(a) requiring any kindergarten or grades 1-3 public school classes to have no higher ratio of teacher to students than 1:22 by the last school day in October of the current school year. This ratio is only to apply to a class where students are instructed in core academic subjects of English/Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. A local school board may waive this subsection after voting to waive it at a public meeting noticed for that purpose. Any local school board seeking such a waiver shall do so on or before December 1st of each year. The meeting will be held on Monday, 10 November 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ashok Champaneria Board Room, 390 North Market Street Extended, Seaford, DE 19973. Citizens may present written or oral comments on the matter under consideration by the Board of Education. Procedures related to the public forum portion of this meeting include: 1) Citizens who wish to address the Board should complete the “Public Participation Form for School Board Meetings” (available at the Seaford School District Office at 390 North Market Street Extended during regular business hours or at the time of the meeting) and present it to the presiding officer prior to the start of the meeting; 2) Citizens may address the B oard of Education by seeking recognition from the presiding officer. When recognized, citizens shall first state their names and the topic upon which they would like to speak; 3) The presiding officer may limit the time for comments. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: WHY:

A public meeting of the Seaford Board of Education 7:30 p.m. on Monday, 10 November 2008 Ashok Champaneria Board Room, 390 N. Market Street Extended Consideration of a waiver of the provisions of 14 Delaware Code, §1705(A)(a) for Central Elementary School, West Seaford Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, and Blades Elementary School

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Seaford School District Board of Education will hold a public meeting for the purpose of consideration of a waiver to the provisions of 14 Delaware Code §1704(3). This subsection of the law requires all public school buildings to have allocated to them 98% of the Division 1 units generated by the actual unit count in that building by the last school day of October of the current school year. A local school board may waive this subsection after voting to waive it at a public meeting noticed for that purpose. Any local school board seeking such a waiver shall do so on or before December 1st of each year. The meeting will be held on Monday, 10 November 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ashok Champaneria Board Room, 390 North Market Street Extended, Seaford, DE 19973. Citizens may present written or oral comments on the matter under consideration by the Board of Education. Procedures related to the publ ic forum portion of this meeting include: 1) Citizens who wish to address the Board should complete the “Public Participation Form for School Board Meetings” (available at the Seaford School District Office at 390 North Market Street Extended during regular business hours or at the time of the meeting) and present it to the presiding officer prior to the start of the meeting; 2) Citizens may address the Board of Education by seeking recognition from the presiding officer. When recognized, citizens shall first state their names and the topic upon which they would like to speak; 3) The presiding officer may limit th e time for comments. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: WHY:

A public meeting of the Seaford Board of Education 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 10 November 2008 Ashok Champaneria Board Room, 390 N. Market Street Extended Consideration of a waiver of the provisions of 14 Delaware Code, §1704(3) for Central Elementary School, Blades Elementary School, West Seaford Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, and Seaford Senior High School

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SHERIFF SALE

feet to a stake; thence northeast 27 degrees 10 minutes 80.10 feet to a bolt on the southern side of Fifth Street; thence with the southern side of Fifth Street southeast 62 degrees 50 minutes 31 feet to the stake and place of BEGINNING, said to contain 2,569 square feet of land, more or less, as surveyed by Harold L. Cook in December 1964. BEING the same lands and premises which Jubilee Builders, Inc., a Delaware corporation, by Deed dated November 27, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County and State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3387, Page 200 did grant and convey ¬unto Gregory J. Arsenault and Barbara A. Arsenault, in fee. Tax Parcel: 3-32-1.0763.00 Property Address: 315 Fifth Street, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of GREGORY J. & BARBARA A. ARSENAULT and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being known and designated as Lot No. 72, "Crestfield II" a subdivision as shown on a plot prepared by Theodore B. Simpler, Land Surveyor, said plot dated April 30, 1997, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Plot Book 2340 Page 108. AND BEING the same lands and premises which William J. Gray, Alan S. Collins and Angie M. Collins did by deed dated November 20, 1998 and recorded in the office aforesaid in Deed Book 2340 page 108 did grant and convey unto Alan S. Collins and Angie M. Collins. Tax Parcel: 5-31-8.0070.00 Property Address: 145 S. Paula Lynne Drive, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within

• NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008

Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ALAN S. & ANGIE M. COLLINS and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware, more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe located on the southerly right of way line of Linden Avenue, said pipe being 24 feet from the centerline of Linden Avenue with its intersection of School Lane; thence by and with the right of way line of School Lane South 09 degrees 37 minutes East 102 feet to a pipe, a corner for this lot and Lot 27; thence along Lots 27 and 28 North 80 degrees 34 minutes East 100 feet to a concrete monument; thence turning and running along Lot 22 North 09 degrees 37 minutes West 102 feet to a pipe along the southern right of way line of Linden Avenue; thence along Linden Avenue, South 80 degrees 34 minutes West 100 feet back to the place of beginning and being all of Lot 21 and westerly 20 feet of Lot 22 in Wil-Mar Village, as surveyed by Thomas A. Temple, Jr. on September 22, 1973. AND BEING the same lands and premises which Craig A. Dickerson and Marc P. Dickerson by deed dated April 17, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, Delaware in Deed Book 3297, Page 156 did grant and convey unto WINSOME C. WASHINGTON AND CHARLES LYNN LEEBRlCK, her husband, in fee. Tax Parcel: 3-31-5.1932.01 Property Address: 501 Linden Avenue, Seaford

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

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece or parcel of land situate lying and being in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County State of Delaware, on the East side of the Public Road leading from Coverdale Crossroads to Fishers Old Mill, Beginning for the meets and bounds thereof at South West corner of the lands of these Grantors, at a post on the East edge of

PAGE 39 the road, also a corner for the lands of Heirs of Harry N. Graham, thence with the Graham land South 50 Deg. East 505 feet to post at the Messick line with same North 50 Deg. East 86.5 feet to post thence through the Dexton Lands North 50 Deg. West 505 feet to post on East edge of the Public Road, thence South 50 Deg. West 86.5 feet to the place of Beginning, containing One Acre of land be it the same more or less. BEING the same lands conveyed to James Mathis and Daisey May Mathis, his wife, by Walter Thomas Lexton and Mary Lexton, his wife, by Deed dated October 1957, and recorded at the Offices of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, on September II, 1958, in Deed Book 494, Page 265. Tax Parcel: 4-30-23.0081.00 Property Address: 20749 Coverdale Road, Bridgeville (SH Messick Hrs. Sub Lot 1) Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of HELEN WRIGHT, AS GUARDIAN FOR DAISEY MAE MATHIS, AN ALLEGED INFIRM

PERSON and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Venditioni Exponas, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, situate lying and being in CRAWFORD ADDITION to Greenwood, Sussex County, Delaware, and more fully described as follows, to wit: Plotted as Lot No. 5 in Block G, fronting 50 feet on the County Road, which leads from Greenwood to farm of J. Roy Barsick, and running back 120 fees to Lot No. 7, also bounded on the North by Lot No. 6 which same Lot No .6 has a frontage on the County Road of 83 feet to Cart Branch Ditch, this last measurement of Lot No.6 is for the purpose of establishing a corner for the lands herein conveyed. This Lot No. 5 being part of the same lands and premises which BETTY BROWN, a single woman, did convey unto MAGGIE BENSON and ERNESTINE McMILLON on May 3, 1965, and recorded at the Offices of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, on May 5, 1965, in Deed Book 588, Page 24. Tax Parcel: ONE HALF (1/2) INTEREST IN: 5-3010.09-2.00 Unit 844 Property Address: 12731 North 1st Street, Unit 844, Greenwood PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE SELLING ONE HALF (1/2) INTEREST ONLY IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY. Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also See LEGALS—page 40

PAGE 40 LEGALS - from Page 39 subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of ERNESTINE McMILLON THOMPSON (1/2 INTEREST ONLY) and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

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

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Fieri Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel, lot, or tract of land lying on the northerly side of Delaware State Route 54, sited 250 feet, more or less, westerly of U.S. Route 13, designated District Map Parcel No. 5-32-20.00-91.01, situated in the town of Delmar, Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County, the State of Delaware, and being more particularly located and ascertained in the following metes and bounds description, by the P.E.L.S.A. Company, Inc., Land Consultants and Surveyors, in accordance with a survey and

• NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008

plan prepared by said P.E.L.S.A. Company, Inc., dated August 22, 2006, referenced and filed M0061172, thus, bounded and described, to wit: BEGINNING at a point and place situate in the northerly side of Delaware State Route 54 (60.00 feet wide) located at a common corner in the division line for said lands herein being described and lands lying northerly and easterly, respectively, now or formerly State Line Plaza Associates, said point being North 77 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds West 30.01 feet measured from a concrete monument set at the point of intersection of the said northerly side of Delaware State Route 54 with the westerly line of lands now or formerly Sussex Trust Company, to the point and place of beginning; thence, commencing from the said point of beginning and running along the said northerly side of Delaware State Route 54, intersecting the easterly side of a "water and sewer easement" (per deed book 1979 page 346) crossing the end of the same, North 77 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds West 229.93 feet to a point; thence, along the division line for lands lying westerly and southerly, respectively, now or formerly Delmarva Health Center, Inc., North 12 degrees 10 minutes 09 seconds East 210.20 feet to a point; thence, in like bounds of the previous course, North 77 degrees 59 minutes 51 seconds West 100.10 feet to a point; thence, along the division line for lands lying westerly and northerly, respectively, now or formerly Saint Stephen's Methodist Church North 12 degrees 09 minutes 17 seconds East 140.00 feet to a point; thence, in like bounds of the previous course, South 77 degrees 52 minutes 41 seconds East 135.96 feet to a point lying in a strip of "ingress and egress easement" (per deed book 1979 page 346); thence, along the division line for the aforesaid lands now or formerly State Line Plaza Associates, running through the said "ingress and egress easement" 9.00 feet opposite its southerly side and parallel thereto, South 79 degrees 09 minutes 31 seconds East 186.87 feet to a point; thence, in like bounds of the previous course, running in part through said "ingress and egress easement," continuing along the westerly side of said strip of easement at 30.01 feet wide, South 11 degrees 04 minutes 51 seconds West 174.12 feet to the aforesaid northerly side of Delaware

State Route 54 and the first mentioned point and place of beginning. BEING the same land and premises that Delmar Family Restaurant, Inc. by Deed dated November 4, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3381, Page 263, did grant and convey unto YCL Delmar Restaurant, LLC, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-32-20.0091.01 Property Address: 10975 State Street, Delmar Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of YCL DELMAR RESTAURANT, LLC and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain lot, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware, being more particularly described as follows, to wit: BEGINNING at a rebar found on the Northwesterly side of a 20 foot mutual access road leading from County Road 62 (Whaley's Road) to lands now or formerly of Paul and Mary Kathleen DeFelice, said rebar located South 28 degrees 27 minutes 42 seconds West, 101.91 feet from a rebar located at a corner for lands now or formerly of these Grantees and lands now or formerly of the Grantor on the Westerly right of way line of County Road No. 62 (Whaley's Road), said point of beginning being at a corner for this parcel, other lands now or formerly of these Grantees, and lands now or formerly of this Grantor; thence proceeding with said the northwesterly side of said 20 foot mutual access road, South 28 degrees 41 minutes 42 seconds West, a distance of 190.32 feet to a point located at a corner for this parcel and Lot 2 as shown on the below mentioned survey; thence turning and running with the boundary line of Lot 2 and centerline of a ditch, North 40 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds West, a distance of933.64 feet to a point, said point being a corner for this parcel and Lot 2; thence turning and running North 48 degrees 52 minutes 22 seconds East, a distance of 275.00 feet to a point, said point being a corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of John W. Calloway; thence turning and running with said Calloway lands, South 36 degrees 25 minutes 13 seconds East, a distance of 277 .64 feet to a point; thence South 41 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds East, 60.18 feet to a point; thence South 52 degrees 17 minutes 18 seconds East, a distance of 74.13 feet to a point; thence turning and running with other lands now or formerly of these Grantees, South 28 degrees 41 minutes 28 seconds East, a distance of 469.30 feet to a rebar found, said rebar being the point and place of beginning, containing 4.9832 acres of land, more or less, and designated as Parcel "B", on a plot prepared by Temple-Sellers, Inc., dated June 5, 2006, said plot being filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Georgetown, Sussex County,

Delaware, in Plot Book 109, Page 29. BEING the same land and premises that Roslyn M. Hensley by Deed dated January 18, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3406, Page 345, did grant and convey unto Charles R. Hensley and Bonnie F. Hensley, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-32-16.007.03 Property Address: 36350 Whaley’s Road, Laurel Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of CHARLES R. & BONNIE F. HENSLEY and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc See LEGALS—page 41 Getting Married Soon? Know Someone Who Is? Stop By The STAR Office 628 W. Stein Hwy., Seaford (Next to Medicine Shoppe)

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SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain tract, piece and parcel of land situate, lying and being in Northwest Fork Hundred Sussex County, Delaware, being designated as Lot No.7, of the development known as Greenwood Meadows, a plot of which is of record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for Sussex County, Georgetown, State of Delaware, in Plot Book 78, Page 48. This property being conveyed is subject to the restrictions of Greenwood Meadows Deed Restrictions for Lots 4-7 attached hereto which shall be deemed to "run with the land" and bind the parties of the second part and their heirs and assigns. BEING the same land and premises that Marie Lister, Sr. and A. Pauline Lister by deed dated October 11, 2006 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Book 3375, Page 113, did grant and convey unto Guinell Jacques, in fee. Tax Parcel: 5-30-3.0019.10 Property Address: 12001 Blanchard Road, Greenwood Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by

the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of GUINELL JACQUES and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

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

E. S. Adkins and Company, thence with the westerly side of Vine Street South 17-48' 20" East 60.00 feet to a pipe and corner for lands now or formerly of Ronald H. Marvel, thence by and with lands of Ronald H. Marvel and also with lands of Tommy C. Wilkins, South 72-45' 30" West 138.36 feet to a concrete monument on the Easterly right of way line for Cedar Avenue, thence with said Cedar Avenue, North 11-49' 00" West 60.00 feet to a concrete monument, thence by and with lands now or formerly of E. S. Adkins and Company, North 72-39' 15" East 132.20 feet to a point and place of beginning, containing 8,093 square feet of land, more or less, and being known as Lot #2 in a subdivision of lands of E. S. Adkins and Company, according to a survey by Gene R. Littleton and Associates in September of 1978. Being the same lands and premises which Franklin E. Baker did grant and convey unto Franklin W. Baker and Brenda E. Baker by deed dated 9/5/1997 and recorded 9/25/1997 Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and for New Castle County, State of Delaware, in Deed Record BK02233PG268. Tax Parcel: 4-31-4.00104.02 Property Address: 203 Cedar Avenue, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirma-

PAGE 41 tion. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of BRENDA E. BAKER and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc

SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, to me directed, will be exposed to Public sale on: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 At 9:30 A.M. & Thereafter At the Sussex County Sheriff's Office, West Complex, 22215 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, Delaware, Georgetown Hundred, Sussex County, State of Delaware, the following described real estate to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel and tract of land being situate in Seaford Hundred, Sussex County and State of Delaware described more particularly in accordance with a survey by Temple-Sellers, Inc. dated July 18, 2005 as follows to wit: BEGINNING at a pipe found on the southerly rightof-way line of Sussex County Road #552 (50' RJW) said point also being a common corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of Salvatore S., Jr. & Robin L. Guinta said point also being 520' +/- from Co. Rd. 552; thence with said Guinta lands South 05 deg. 36' 26" West a distance of 267.91 feet to a pipe found in the line of lands now or formerly of Sally M. Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and said Guinta; thence turning and with said Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and said Guinta lands; thence turning and with said line of Mckeever a common corner for this parcel and lands now or formerly of Dennis S. Kinnel; thence turning with said Kinnel lands North 02 deg. 20' 42" East a distance of 237.20 feet to a pipe found on said right-¬of-way line of 552 at a common corner for this parcel and said Kinnel lands; thence turning and with said right-of-way line North 77 deg. 29' 29" East a distance of 150.00 feet home to the point and place of Beginning said to contain 34,485 square feet of land be the same more or less. Being the same lands and premises which Viet Hoang Nguyen did grant and convey unto Christopher Williams by deed dated 8/1/2005 and recorded 8/15/2005 Office of the Recorder of Deeds, in and

for Sussex County, State of Delaware, in Deed Record BK03814PG330. Tax Parcel: 5-31-9.00134.00 Property Address: 4226 Horseshoe Road, Seaford Registration is required for all bidders prior to sale. A $4,000.00 deposit (Cash or Cashiers/certified check payable to Sheriff of Sussex County) and valid driver’s license or photo I.D. are required to register. TERMS: 20 percent of the purchase money will be demanded on day of sale (The $4,000.00 Bidder Registration Fee will be credited to the 20% deposit). Cash, Certified Check or Cashier's Check, is required. The balance is to be paid on or before December 1, 2008. Sale subject to confirmation by the Superior Court on December 5, 2008 and also subject to a 1 1/2 percent Delaware Realty Transfer Tax; 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Also subject to 1 1/2 percent Sussex County Realty Tax, 3/4 percent to be paid by the Seller and 3/4 percent to be paid by the Purchaser. Any further Transfer Tax is the responsibility of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be required to pay the cost of the deed; a $200.00 deposit will be collected at the time of sale and will be refunded if a proper deed is presented to the Sheriff’s Office within Forty-Five days of confirmation. If the Purchaser fails to comply with these terms the percentum paid at the time of sale will be forfeited. Please make checks payable to: Sheriff of Sussex County. Seized and taken in execution the property of BARBARA MILLERWILIAMS (HEIR), CLAUDIA WILLIAMS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS AND DARIEN HOPE ADKINS (MINOR HEIR) C/O HOLLY ADKINS (MOTHER & GUARDIAN) and will be sold by Eric D. Swanson, Sheriff 11/6/2tc See LEGALS—page 42

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out to the heaviest doe, the highest scoring buck along with daily prizes. There are also additional contests for the heaviest buck, total weight of a hunter’s three deer and a team competition. Most of the deer will be processed locally and the meat will be distributed to homeless shelters, churches and food banks to assist in feeding the less fortunate. Money raised from the contest will help offset the processing fees. The entry fee is $40 per hunter. Applications can be picked up at Sussex Irrigation behind Johnny Janosik in Laurel. To enter the contest you must be a licensed hunter in the Delaware and/or meet all hunting requirements to hunt legally in the State. For more information or to enter the contest, call David Brown at 302-381-2454 or during the day at 875-3856.

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We’ve all heard the adage “Children are to be seen and not EV ODD ROFFORD heard.” There are some days when the volume around here makes me ‘Daddy I know I keep think it was a frazzled dad who coined the phrase. At the same on saying I love you, time, I too often find myself so pre-occupied with my adult conbut I just want to cerns, I can miss some gems from the mouths of my babes. make sure you alSo, if you will forgive me for being a little disjointed this week, ways know.’ I am sitting here remembering something that each of my five children has said to me recently. ing up and down on our bed. With an exuSo, I will start from my oldest and berance that only a six-year-old can have work my way down. In addition, I will re- when awake for the sum of 30 seconds he sist the urge to add commentary. You are said, “I love life!” free to make the application. Candesce is by far my noisiest. When While on a walk this week, Gabrielle no one else is in the mood to talk, I can told me, “Having moved recently and feel- count on her to be jabbering on. Lately I ing very alone at times, it has caused me noticed a steady stream of “I love you” never to look at an outsider the same. The coming out of her mouth. other night I saw a teen by himself at the As she climbed up into my lap yesteryouth event and I couldn’t leave him that day, she said, “Daddy I know I keep on way. I just had to go over and talk to him. saying I love you, but I just want to make It’s never fun to feel alone.” sure you always know.” Tori begged me all last week to carve Last Sunday night I played Candyland pumpkins with her and her siblings. Final- with my youngest three. Though she still ly I said to her, “Tori, why do you care if struggles to move her piece in the right diwe carve pumpkins? It is smelly and rection, Carissa, who is four, is enthusiasmessy and I’m not sure its even that fun tic no matter what card she draws. of an activity. Tori responded, “Dad, it’s Even when going backward she loves always fun when you take the time and do the thrill of the game. Somehow the cards it with us!” fell to her that first round so that she won. Clay woke Diane and me up yesterday Before she even celebrated for herself, she morning excited about all there was to do looked at her disappointed five-year-old in the next two days. While I was still sister and said, “Don’t worry, let’s play wiping sleep from my eyes, he was bounc- again and this time YOU can win.”

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Vol. 12 No. 4

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Donate old vehicles to MS Society Have you got an old clunker or gas guzzler you want to get rid of? Maybe you own an old boat or motorcycle that needs to be removed from that back corner of your garage. Managed by the Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Autos-4-MS accepts cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and boats from Delaware. The Maryland Chapter will even haul the vehicle away for you. “The proceeds from the sale or salvage LEGALS - from Page 41

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the United states Environmental Protection Agency National Pretreatment Program, Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part 403.8(f) (2) (viii), and 40 CFR Part 25, the City of Seaford is giving public notification: Orient Corporation of America, 111 Park Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973, was in Significant Noncompliance (SNC) of their City of Seaford Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit (IWDP) for violation of 40 CFR Part 403.8(f) (2) (viiii) (E): Failure to meet within ninety (90) days after the

of all donated Delaware vehicles are forwarded to the Delaware Chapter,” says the chapter’s director of development, Holly Maddams. “Not only do donations to Autos-4-MS support MS research and the programs needed by more than 1,500 Delawareans with MS, but they are also tax-deductible contributions. Towing donations are always welcome and tax-deductible too.” For more information, contact the Maryland Chapter at 877-672-8864 or visit www.MSdelaware.org

scheduled date a compliance milestone contained in a local control mechanism (IWDP) or enforcement order for starting construction, completing construction, or attaining final compliance. Orient Corporation of America was in SNC on May 1, 2007 for failure to develop and implement a waste minimization plan to reduce the concentration of Total Nitrogen discharged to the City’s sewer system. Orient Corporation of America requested and was granted an extension by the City of Seaford to implement this plan. In accordance with Federal Regula-

tions, public notification is required for the current year of compliance, 2008, denoting the May 1, 2007 SNC. As of this date, Orient Corporation of America is in total compliance of their Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit. Persons with questions concerning this matter should contact Bill Wennberg, Pretreatment Coordinator, or Bryant Tifft, Operations Coordinator, at the Seaford Wastewater Treatment Facility, 302-6298340. The City of Seaford Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager 11/6/1tc

Member Spotlight Troella and Walter Tyznik have remodeled a Victorian home into a beautiful bed and breakfast. 12

HEALTH Peninsula Regional Medical Center announces the upcoming installation of Full Field Digital Mammography. 22

HEALTH Orthopedic Surgeon Doctor Thomas Beck., of Atlantic Orthopedics, aims to do for the knee what has now been done for the hip. 24

FIRST JOB Marty Neat grew up in Frostburg. His first “real” job was a twoyear stint as a city planner for Frostburg. 6

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Peninsula Regional Health System purchasing former Daily Times building on Carroll Street Peninsula Regional Health System announced October 23 it has entered into an agreement to purchase the land and structure at 115 East Carroll Street. The nearly two-acre property, from the the 1950s until this month, served as n administrative offices and productio facilities of The Daily Times, a Gannett Newspaper publication. The Peninsula Regional Health System anticipates closing on the property in mid to late November. Currently, there are no immediate or plans for occupancy of the building any plans to locate or relocate any of the Health System’s services, including Medical those at Peninsula Regional Center, to that location. Peninsula Regional Medical Center, a 111-year-old health care facility and the largest tertiary care center on the Delmarva Peninsula, is located across Carroll Street from the property. “

We are excited to have agreed in two principle to purchase approximately acres of prime real estate directly across the street from our Medical Center and expanfuture for available it to have sion,” said Alan Newberry, president and CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center and the Peninsula Regional Health System. “For decades our Board of Trustees has supported the vision of Peninsula Regional’s leadership to obtain available land adjacent to our Medical Center. This particular purchase, like similar ones dating back to the 1960s, was we made to secure additional space that know we will need to meet the future patient care requirements of a growing Delmarva Peninsula population.” a The former Daily Times building is two-story structure that was built in 1958 and provides approximately 25,000 square feet of floor space.

From 1905 to the early 1950s the location also served as the site of what was then Wicomico High School and later, once a new Wicomico High School was erected, the Upton Street Elementary School. “We simply outgrew the physical space at the Carroll Street location, ity which then provided us the opportun to move our operations into a new, state-of-the-art facility in the Northwood Industrial Park,” added Rick Jensen, president and publisher of The Daily Times. ”We’re pleased that the Peninsula Regional Health System, an organization like ours with its own history of dedicated service to the people of the g Delmarva Peninsula, will be purchasin the property. We wish them many years of continued success at the site that for well served our newspaper team over five decades.”

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Here’s why I believe charity begins at home Because of our early deadline I am unable to comment on the elecRANK ALIO tion results until next week’s issue. I’ll tell you why the results happened Speaking of charity and if there were any upsets, why. In the meantime let us focus on beginning at home, the charity. I believe in the saying, “Charity begins at home” to be espe- depressed economy has cially true especially during these depleted many nondifficult times Americans are experiprofit food banks. encing at home. I think it is wonderful how charitable people are in this country. Quite out, the number increasing daily, and how noteworthy are our performers from TV, this money could help our kids. movies and other entertainment sectors. But it’s their nickel. They earned the right Oprah Winfrey leads all celebrities in giv- to spend the money however they see fit. ing back with more than $58 million, most Of the top 30 celebrities who donate the of which has been donated to her Leadership most to charity, most of them circulate their Academy in Africa, a school for young girls. generosity to groups in this country. While I understand a dollar purchases Among the top donors are Elizabeth Taymore overseas, I’m bothered thinking of the lor, Dolly Parton, Lance Armstrong, Denzel many children in this country who go withWashington, Dr. Phil, Bob Barker (who

funds animal rights), Geoffrey Beane, Jack Lord of Hawaii Five-O fame, Barbra Streisand, Tiger Woods, and Martha Stewart. Most fund a definite organization for civil rights, hospitals, research or other personal causes. When it comes to this country’s policy on foreign aid I am divided. Again I believe charity begins at home and I believe we can do more for our young, disabled and elderly than we are doing. The purpose of foreign aid has merit, but the problem in most cases is the food, money and equipment we ship overseas. Like our government it is supposed to trickle down to those who need help but the aid stays at the top with the countries’ dictators, their families and friends. Then we can’t understand why the people in those countries taking our aid dislike us. These poor people know where the aid is going and they are mad at us because we don’t

do anything about it. Regardless of which political party is in power we protect the dictators and leaders of foreign countries because the heads of state protect the American interests in those countries, whether it be sugar, coffee, oil, gas or textiles. And the rich get richer and the poor get poorer home and abroad. Speaking of charity beginning at home, the depressed economy that has put many out of work has depleted many non-profit food banks. Large businesses, which normally donate to these food banks, have either cut back or cut out their donations all together making for a bleak Christmas season for many families. There are ways many of us can make for a brighter Christmas by donating clothes, food and money to these charitable groups. If you can, please do.

It was a case of using a Band-Aid before the hurt happened I thought it was cool at the time. I envisioned that taking a box of ONY INDSOR Band-Aids and placing them strategically over different places on my face would result in the perfect im- The farther I ran, the personation of an Indian out of the madder my mother got. old west. It looked great as I gazed The madder my mother in the mirror as if I were Sitting Bull or Geronimo about to go on got, the faster she ran. It the warpath. However, off to the left side of was a losing proposition. the mirror, behind my head, I caught the reflection of my mother imagined that there was no way my mothwho upon seeing me using up a new box of Band-Aids to play cowboys and Indians er at her old age of 27, could possibly keep up with me at the spry age of five. I was now herself ready for war! looked back over my shoulder and sure I reacted so quickly that the one thing I enough Mom was matching me step for forgot to do was use common sense. I step. jumped out of the chair I was standing on It suddenly occurred to me, as if I had and bolted out the back door like I was bebeen struck by a sudden bright light of ing chased by Satan. Mom was dead on knowledge. The question popped into my my heels. mind, “Where are you going.” Would I I ran around the side of the house and simply run until either my mother or I colstarted heading down Richardson Avenue lapsed? Would I try to latch on to a passlike Grant going through Richmond. I

Gas Lines Gas prices continue to fall This week, the price of gas continued its extraordinary decline on the heels of lower crude oil, marking the secondlargest one week drop in price in history, AAA reports. In the last month, the retail price of gas is down more than $1.07 a gallon, marking the largest one month decline on record. Some gas stations in Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas and Tennessee are now selling gas at $2 a gallon or less. Many gas stations in other states are getting there. Price of Crude Oil The price of crude oil is down more than $5 a barrel since last week. Crude closed at $67.81 a barrel. This puts crude

oil at its lowest point in 16 months and at half the price per barrel recorded in July. As jumpy as the market has been in recent weeks, this week’s election and the days that follow could affect crude oil prices for better or worse. Demand Petroleum reports show gasoline demand is down in a general range of 3-5%. The number of miles driven by U.S. vehicles fell sharply despite falling fuel prices. Vehicle-miles-traveled in August fell by 5.6% compared to the same month

ing Greyhound? One thing was for sure: if I was not planning to run to Switzerland, I might as well give it up! The farther I ran, the madder my mother got. The madder my mother got, the faster she ran. It was a losing proposition. It was clear that if she caught up with me she would most likely beat me all the way back home. So, the least I could do was try to cut back on some of that mileage. However, as I pondered my fate, I lost track of the fact that I was thinking too fast and running too slow. In what seemed much like an eagle swooping down, claws bared, seeking his prey, my mother’s hands grabbed me from behind and yanked my arm, pulling me to a complete stop. I think she yanked me so hard that for a few moments I was back into the previous week. To say the least she was angry! Not only had I forced her to run after me, but I did it on the busiest roadway in Crisfield. God and country all rubber necking to see in 2007, according to the Federal Highway Administration. This is the 10th consecutive month of year-on-year-declines. Locally In western Sussex the price for regular unleaded on Sunday was just $2.11 a gallon at some pumps, a decrease in less than a week of 18 cents a gallon. That’s a drop of $1.96 a gallon from the high on June 16 of $4.07 a gallon. The savings at the pump is $29.40 for a fill-up of 15 gallons.

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why this woman was chasing a five-yearold youngun with a face full of Band-Aids. Now, in today’s world that would have been seen within minutes on “You Tube” and involved four police cruisers and child support services. However, back in the 1960s it was seen as part of the culture. Your younguns acted like heathens and you chased them down and made sure they had good reasons to change their attitude. I did learn one thing as I had pondered my fate in the brief time I had as my mother grabbed me like a gorilla grabs a banana. I was right about one thing and wrong about another. I was right when I prophesized that my mother would beat me all the way home, because she did. However, I was wrong when I thought it would stop once we got there. I cannot recall ever using a Band-Aid for anything except a cut since then. But, I can say I am probably the only person in the world who used a Band-Aid to create hurt rather than treat it!

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Local artists were inspired at Harvest Christian Church recently at a creative arts seminar. The seminar focused on the creative outlets of writing, dancing and painting. Priscilla Williams, pastor and painter, taught how to express the glory of God through painting.

Harvest Church hosts 3rd arts conference in Seaford By Kim Birowski Harvest Christian Church in Seaford recently hosted the third annual “Pursuing the Dream in the Creative Arts” Conference on Oct. 25 with creative individuals from all walks of life in attendance. Both young and old had the opportunity to be trained by some of the top professionals in their fields. These included John Riddle, professional writer and journalist; Theara Ward, professional dancer and choreographer; and Priscilla Williams, pastor and painter of Glory Gazing Ministries. John Riddle, author of 34 books, taught two workshops, “Getting Published Now” and “Freelance Writers and the Truth about Tough Times: ‘They Don’t Exist!’” Riddle is also the founder of “I Love to Write Day” an annual celebration of creative writing on Nov. 15 with over 20,000 schools around the world participating. Riddle encouraged hopeful new writers that you never know where your big break will come from, so just “go for it” in every opportunity. Theara Ward, professional dancer and choreographer for 30 years, dancing on Broadway and in association with Alvin Ailley of New York, taught two workshops, “The Power of Movement” and “Dance is Worship and Warfare.” In response to the question, “How can the average person spark their creativity in dance and feel comfortable with movement?” Ward said, “Listen to your favorite song and just begin to move to it. Forget about what it looks like and have fun expressing yourself through the movements.” Pastor and painter is how Priscilla Williams describes her unique blend of expertise and deep spirituality. With over 30 years experience, Williams taught two workshops on expressing the glory of God through visual arts. When asked how kids can develop their

artistic abilities Williams said, “Don’t compare your work to anyone else, God loves your artistic expression. Use the knowledge that God loves your art to encourage you when others don’t appreciate your art. Pretend that God has a giant refrigerator in Heaven where He proudly displays every one of your pictures.” This conference is part of the fulfillment of a vision of Bunmi Akinkuowo. A graduate of Salisbury University with a master’s degree in social work, Akinkuowo has long visualized a place where kids and adults can develop and express the creative arts on Delmarva. Her vision also includes an Arts Institute and summer camp for troubled teens who could learn to use art as a means of healing and connecting with their creator. “I work with these kids on a daily basis so I know they need to find healthy ways to express their deepest dreams. When they learn that others care about what they are going through and value them, there is incredible growth and healing. My dream is to help them fulfill their dreams,” said Akinkuowo. For more information, visit www.harvestchristianchurch.net or email Akinkuowo at joyfull_garden@yahoo.com.

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The Delaware Division of Revenue is removing all but the last four digits of individual social security numbers (SSNs) from its personal income tax information and billing notices, similar to the way credit card numbers are displayed on printed receipts. Taxpayers will be provided with a new, unique Division of Revenue “account number” for use on all state income tax correspondence. The new account number system is part of an overall effort by the Division of Revenue to increase taxpayer protection against identity theft.

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Shown (l to r) at the Henlopen Conference cross country championship meet are Seaford seniors Spencer Noel, Brian Wright, Kirk Neal, Zach Cain, Megan Jones, and Katie Norman.

Seaford boys’ cross country team places fifth in conference The Seaford varsity boys’ cross country team placed sixth in the Henlopen Conference meet last Saturday as Kirk Neal and Lee Mayer placed in the top 20. The girls’ team came in eighth. Neal (18:22.73) placed 15th and Mayer (18:45.86) finished 20th to help lead the Blue Jays. Seaford’s Spencer Noel (18:59.88) came in 26th, Tim Fields (19:10.16) placed 28th, Chris Wilkerson (19:15.97) was 33rd, and Brian Wright (19:36.49) finished 37th. Megan Jones (24:16) placed 25th and Jennifer Hoffman (24:58) came in 33rd for the Lady Jays.

HEADER- Woodbridge’s Will Passwaters heads the ball as teammate Jesus Cardenas looks on during the Raiders’ win last Wednesday. Passwaters netted a goal in his team’s 3-2 victory. Photo by Mike McClure

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Seaford falls to Indian River, prepares for game at Laurel By Lynn Schofer The Seaford varsity football team fell to Indian River High last Friday, 48-14, in a game that Coach Darnell Savage believed his team could have done much better. “We came out flat and when you play a good football team like IR, you must play your game,” Savage said. Seaford’s leading running back MyKeal Purnell moved the ball for 115 yards, including a 78-yard touchdown run. Yven Saint Phard took the ball 19 yards and Vincent Glover rushed for seven yards. Robbie Payne completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to Jason Owens. On defense Payne had an interception and three tackles including an enormous hit to stop a play. George Blanchard, who was

moved to linebacker, had five tackles and three assisted tackles and Jordan German had three tackles and two assisted tackles. “We will have our hands full (against Laurel), said Savage. Coach Savage said the defense has to wrap up and tackle better and the offense must dig in and move the ball. Seaford’s offense must work Laurel’s defense to keep the offense off the field. Coach said his team did not have a good practice week leading up to Indian River and he wants his team to get serious and ready to play. “ It’s not what the other team is doing that makes us lose the game, it is what we are not doing,” Coach Savage said. “If the boys stay focused and remember and believe that they are a good football team, there could be an upset in the town of Laurel.”

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Woodbridge’s Micah Idler, left, prepares to pass to a teammate during the Raiders’ 3-2 win over Campus Community last week. Idler netted a pair of goals including the game-winner. The Raiders’ Patrick Davis, right, controls the ball during Thursday’s win. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge soccer team nets win over Campus Community The Woodbridge boys’ soccer team closed the season with a 3-2 non-conference win over Campus Community last Thursday. Micah Idler netted a pair of goals and Will Passwaters had one goal in the Raiders’ win. The Cougars took the lead with a goal at 16:32 before Passwaters knotted the score (14:50). The game remained tied at 1-1 going into half-time. In the second half, Idler scored on a penalty kick with 38:28 remaining in the game, but Campus tied things up with a goal 10 minutes later. Idler broke the tie with another goal on a penalty kick with 3:20 left in the contest for the 3-2 win.

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CATS AND JAYS- Seaford’s Adrian Matthews looks for a hole in Delmar’s defense of Liam Baker, Jordan Brown, and Dymond Trader. The Pop Warner Pee Wee football game was played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer NYSA SOCCERYOUTH SPORTS IN SEAFORD- Antonio Ambrosino, above, shows his foot skills during Saturday’s NYSA soccer U10 game played in Seaford. Below, Seaford’s Stephon Short runs through the center of the Delmar defense to gain yards for the Blue Jays in Saturday’s Mitey Mite game in Seaford. Photos by Lynn Schofer

Junk Yard Dogs’ player Maura Columna and the Barracuda’s Hayley Grey battle for possession at Saturday’s NYSA U8 soccer game played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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Seaford Stars of the Week

Male Athlete of the WeekAndrew Townsend- Sussex Tech Sussex Tech senior Andrew Townsend placed first in the Sussex County meet last week to lead the Ravens. Townsend also came in fourth in the Henlopen Conference Cross Country meet on Saturday.

Male Athlete of the WeekRobbie Payne- Seaford High Seaford senior Robbie Payne completed a 30-yard touchdown pass in his team’s loss to Indian River last week. Payne also intercepted a pass and recorded three tackles for the Blue Jays

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Woodbridge senior Jorge Young carried the ball for 182 yards and two touchSussex Tech senior Becca McMillan downs in last week’s narrow loss to Miltallied a goal in her team’s 3-1 win over ford. Young, who has 1,423 yards rushing Milford last Tuesday. McMillan also had this season, also caught a touchdown one of the Ravens’ two goals in a 2-1 win pass, threw a 25-yard pass, and made five over Indian River in the regular season fitackles and five assists. nale last Thursday. Honorable mention- Jennifer Hoffman- Seaford; Megan Jones- Seaford; Emily Ritter- Sussex Tech; Lauren Joseph- Sussex Tech; Sara Adams- Sussex Tech; Maxine Fluharty- Sussex Tech; Kirk Neal- Seaford; Lee Mayer- Seaford; Spencer NoelSeaford; Oscar Castrejon- Seaford; Will Passwaters- Woodbridge; Micah Idler- Woodbridge; MyKeal Purnell- Seaford; George Blanchard- Seaford; Trevor Wescott- Woodbridge; Austin Perry- Woodbridge; Doug Coppock- Woodbridge; Chad McMasterSussex Tech; Brian Singh- Sussex Tech; Ryan Moore- Sussex Tech; Evan Lee- Sussex Tech; Justin Allen- Sussex Tech; Desmond Sivels- Sussex Tech

Woodbridge rally falls short in 28-19 loss to Milford The Woodbridge varsity football team scored three fourth quarter touchdowns in a 28-19 loss to Milford last Friday. Milford led, 14-0, at the half and took a 21-0 lead in the third quarter. Woodbridge’s Jorge Young scored on a three-yard touchdown run and Micah Idler added the extra point. Young scored again from nine yards out to make it 21-13. Milford’s Brandon Legrand scored his second touchdown of the game, a 43-yard touchdown run, to up Milford’s lead to 28-13. Young caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Trevor Wescott to cut the Bucs’ lead to 28-19. Young carried the ball 32 times for 182 yards and two touchdowns. Young enters this Friday’s home contest against Delmar, the final game of the regular season, with 1,423 yards rushing on the year. Wescott caught four passes for 54 yards, Greg Seay had two receptions for 27 yards, DaShawn Collins caught one pass to 25 yards, and Austin Perry completed six passes for 81 yards for the Raiders. Wescott had five tackles and four assist, Young made five tackles and had five assists, Doug Coppock added four tackles and two fumble recoveries, R.C. Jefferson added three tackles and two assists, and Jeremy Messick recorded a sack. Coach Parker’s players of the game- Offensive back- Young; offensive linemanMessick; defensive back- Wescott; defensive lineman- R. C. Jefferson; special teamsIdler; top tackler- Wescott; big hits- Young and Alex Matos; hustle- Freddie Sample; great plays- Wescott and Young.

Seaford boys’ soccer team earns state tournament berth State boys’ soccer tournament- Seaford (#15) vs. Caesar Rodney (#2) at Milford High- Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Seaford- 9-4 conference, 2-1 non-conference, 11-5 overall 2008 stats- Abraham Cruz 12 goals and five assists, Oscar Castrejon six goals and four assists, Leonel Lopez six goals and three assists, Udiel PerezMendez five goals and two assists, Aaron Robinson four goals and one assist, Phillip DeMott four goals and one Abraham Cruz assist, Daniel DeMott three goals and four assists, Greg Brooke three goals and one assist, Tim Halter two goals and two assists, Nazaret Garcia one goal and two assists, Chris Trejo one goal and one Daniel DeMott assist, Ethan Lee one goal.

The Tigers’ Ross Crockett keeps his eye on the ball and gets ready to take a shot on goal in Saturday’s NYSA 8U youth soccer game in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford Department of Recreation to hold winter signups The Seaford Department of Recreation is holding signups for the following winter programs: Little Wrestlers- The league, open to ages 6-12 at a cost of $20, will begin midNovember and will run thru March. The deadline to register is Nov. 14. Youth basketball- The age groups are boys 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18 and girls 8-13. The cost is $20. Practices start in December, registration ends Dec 1. Boys’ and girls’ basketball- The boys’ and girls’ basketball league for children ages six and seven years old will start in February. The league, which will play games at Fredrick Douglas on Saturday morning, will cost $20. Junior Jordan Clinic- The Junior Jordan Clinic will be open to boys and girls in grades K-3 at a cost of $5. The clinics will take place Saturday mornings in January, starting Jan 10. Basic fundamentals will be stressed. Registration ends Dec. 31. All registrations take place at the rec office or you can call 629-6809 for more info.

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D. Howard gambles for $7,330 at Delaware International Speedway By Charlie Brown

Woodbridge goalie Jorge Jerez puts the ball in play as teammate Eric Willey looks on during last week’s win over Campus Community. Cardenas and Gil Villalobos combined to allow just two goals in the 3-2 victory. Photo by Mike McClure

Duane Howard of Oley, Pa., gambled twice in the 50-lap Delaware State Big Block Modified Championship on Sunday at the Delaware International Speedway. His first gamble was to pay the $100 gambler’s fee that would add $1,000 to the $5,500 first place money if he won. The second gamble was taking to the slick high groove to try to make a pass of leader Wade Hendrickson on lap 10. Howard capitalized on both gambles making the successful pass then leading the rest of the distance collecting the lap leader bonuses and netting $7,330. Craig VonDohren’s good fortune in winning Saturday’s Small Block Modified race didn’t carry over to Sunday. VonDohren banged wheels with David VanHorn, Jr. going down the back straight which resulted in a flat tire for both of the drivers before the first lap was complete. Wade Hendrickson led the first lap but the yellow was out again when Jeff Brown slowed with mechanical woes. The field then settle into some quick laps with Hendrickson out front while Howard and Richie Pratt, Jr. battle for second. Pratt got inside of Howard but could not complete the pass. It was a wake up call for Howard who went to the outside going into the third turn and squeezed by

Hendrickson for the lead. The third yellow was out on lap 11 as rookie Chad Clark, who was running in the top 10 slowed with a flat tire. On the restart, Howard pulled away and had built almost a four seconds lead when the fourth yellow flew on lap 19 when Kyle Strickler slowed with a flat. Howard was able to rebuild that advantage in just five laps but the yellow was out for a fifth time when Gary Hager and Jimmy Horton IV tangled and slowed on the back straight. The field restarted at the halfway sign with Howard out front followed by Hendrickson, Pratt, Jr., Kenny Brightbill and H.J. Bunting who had started in 11th. Howard had almost a five seconds lead on lap 31 when Mike McAleer detonated a right rear tire on the front straight. On the yellow Stickler’s car didn’t slow as he went to enter the pits and the car ended up deep in the ditch. The final 29 laps were all green and Howard, in the BPG Motorsports/Feil/Teo steadily pulled away to take the checkered by a full straight over Hendrickson. “I didn’t slow because you can’t tell how close they are to you,” said Howard. “I like to keep a little cushion when I get out front if I can.” It was Howard’s second Fall Championship win, his last coming in 2003.

Jamie Lathroun upsets Delaware Late Model championship field By Charlie Brown

Woodbridge’s Levi Jacobson-Haga looks to move the ball upfield during his team’s non-conference win last Wednesday. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge High to hold Fall Athletic Banquet Nov. 13 The Fall Athletic Banquet will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, 6:30 at the high school. Tickets are $1 for athletes and $10 for all others. Please see Coach Lofland or Mrs. Little to purchase tickets. There will be no tickets sold after Oct. 31. The school dress code applies to the banquet.

Seaford soccer team falls to Cape, 3-2, in final game The Seaford varsity boys’ soccer game lost to Cape Henlopen, 3-2, in the Jays’ final regular season game last Wednesday in Lewes. Seaford’s Oscar Castrejon (15:00) netted the game’s first goal and Cape knocked in a goal for the Jays as the game was tied, 2-2, at the half. The Vikings scored a second half goal for the win. Jose Cortez made five saves in goal for the Blue Jays.

Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, Md., had never won a feature event at the Delaware International Speedway prior to Sunday. Lathroum was confident of his chance of pulling the upset. So confident in fact that he took $100 from his own pocket to pay the gambler’s fee that would net him an additional $1,000 if he won. Lathroum was the quickest of the three heat winners which put him on the pole in front of heat winners David Pettyjohn and Roy Deese, Jr. who had won the championship in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Contact at the drop of the green saw four time Fall Champion, David Hill catapulted into the outside wall bringing out the yellow. On the restart, Richard Jarvis, Jr.’s car made a right hand turn and went head on into the wall. Jarvis was not injured in the crash. The third try got the first lap in the books with Lathroum setting the pace with Pettyjohn second and Deese third. The yellow was out for a third time on lap seven for a three car spin in turn three involving Ed Drury, Donald Lingo, Jr. and Derrike Hill. The front three remained the same through lap 12 when the yellow flew as Alan Sagi rolled to a stop. Another five laps clicked off before Drury and Kyle Merkel tangled for yellow number five. David Pettyjohn’s challenge ended as he suddenly slowed coming off the second turn on lap 21 but he was able to get clear and the green stayed out. Rookie Barry Beauchamp got around on the following

circuit for yellow number six. At the halfway sign the top five were Lathroum, Deese, Simpson, Devin Freise and Booper Bare. Four more single car incidents were spaced through the second half of the race which worked in Lathroum’s favor by keeping him out of traffic. Lathroum would maintain a comfortable lead to the finish for his biggest career win in the 3 Mules Welding/Race Cars by Huey/Mastersbilt/Ford. With his gambler’s bonus and by collecting all of the lap leader bonuses, Lathroum netted $6,025. Deese finished in the second spot with Simpson, making his first start of the season, finishing in third. Fourth went to Freise and Bare rounded out the top five.

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White, Vent, Wills, Brittingham, Schirmer, and Gray take Fall ‘08 championships By Charlie Brown A variety of support division helped comprise the two-day Delaware State Dirt Track Championships. Divisions that were represented included the AC Delco Modifieds, Crate Models, Mod Lites, Little Lincoln Vintage, Vintage Stock Cars and the Slide for 5’s. Michael White added the proverbial icing to the cake in winning Sunday’s 25 lap AC Delco Modified feature. White had posted four wins in route to winning the 2008 point championship. Heats on Saturday were won by White, Tim Trimble, and John Curtis. White’s quick time in the heat put him on the pole. At the drop of the green White set the pace with Curtis second and Trimble third. White’s only close call on lap eight when a lapped car got out of shape in front of him. White made it by clean and Trimble went to work on Curtis, taking second at the halfway sign. Herman Powell followed in fourth and Brad Trice was fifth. The first yellow of the race came out on lap 15 when Scott Baker got around. The second and final yellow would fly on the next lap when Kelly Putz slowed. White would never falter as he drove the J&M Roofing/Carey’s Towing/Teo to the win worth $1,545. Trimble finished in the second spot with Curtis third. Fourth went to Powell and Trice rounded out the top five. Eric Vent was the class of the field in the Crate Model 25-lap championship. Vent was the quickest of the heat winners over Herb Tunis placing the pair first and second in the starting lineup. Vent led the first lap before the first yellow flew for Bunky White who spun in the second turn. On the restart, Vent set the pace ahead of Herb Tunis and Mike Wilson as the race stayed green until lap seven when Barry Beauchamp got around. The order remained the same through lap 12 when the yellow flew again when Mark Williams broke coming off the second turn. At the halfway sign the top five were Vent, Tunis, Wilson, Clint Chalabala and Joe Warren. The field would be slowed two more times in the final 10 laps keeping Vent within striking distance. Vent would make no mistakes as he drove to his first Fall Championship win in the Clark’s Pools/Snookie’s Speed Parts/Lazer. Vent had paid the gambler’s bonus and earned all of the lap leader money to earn $1,885. The Mod Lite 20-lap championship was a dream come true for 15-year-old Jimmy Wills of Felton, Del. Wills and Kevin McKinney won the heats on Saturday and Wills’ quicker time put him on the pole. At the drop of the green Wills pulled away from the field and got quicker every lap. Rick Wheatley got by Nick Hendricks for second on lap three. Wills had over a four seconds lead at the halfway point and was followed by Wheatley, Hendricks, Sparky White and Erik McKinney in the top five. The first yellow didn’t fly until lap 15 when Tim White got around. The green would come out for two more laps when

James McKinney tangled with Connecticut’s Ryan Charland bringing out the second and final yellow. Wills controlled the final three laps taking his first win at the speedway and his first Fall Championship in the Price Honda/Accura/American Legion/Pro. Wills had paid the $50 gambler’s fee out of his personal savings which netted him an additional $500 bringing his total for the win to $1,350! Wheatley finished in second with Hendricks, Sparky White and Erik McKinney rounding out the top five. C.J. Schirmer recorded his third straight Vintage Stock Car championship but it didn’t come easy. Mel Joseph, Jr. took the lead from pole sitter, Rick Loveland, Jr. on the first lap of the 10-lap event. The race went caution free with Schirmer making a lead pass on Joseph coming for the white flag. Schirmer held off Joseph, Jr. on the final lap to take the win. Loveland, Jr. finished in third with Chuck Tucker fourth and Sonny Ritter fifth. First sportsman was James LaPlant. In Saturday’s 10-lap Little Lincoln Championship, Bill Brittingham and Matt Johnson raced side by side for the lead. Jamie Wagner blew a tire in a big pack of cars collecting Steven Baker and Tony Daisey before the first lap was complete. Wagner made the tire change a was back out at the rear. Matt Johnson led the first lap before Bill Brittingham moved on top. The caution was out on lap three when Emory West and Chris Loveland came to a stop. Under the yellow Donald Robinson, Jr. lost a drive shaft while running in the top five. On the restart, Johnson and Mel Joseph, Jr. got together with Joseph getting around and collecting Duke Walsen. At the halfway sign the top five were Brittingham, John Stevenson, Johnson, Mark Cashdan and Brian Brasure. The yellow fever continued in the second half with Stevenson getting around while running in second. Johnson was now in the second spot with the yellows keeping the field in a bunch. Cashdan spun giving up the third spot on lap 8 and on the restart Brian Brasure got around bringing out the final yellow. Wagner had benefited from the yellows and had worked back into third, coming from the rear after changing a tire. Wagner got by Johnson with one lap to go but could not catch Brittingham who collected his second Fall Championship win. Wagner finished a hard fought second with Johnson third. Stevenson finished in the fourth spot and Baker rounded out the top five. The 2008 season concluded with the Slide for 5. The event was the most competitive for the division this season with Mike Jefferson jumping out to the early lead. Shane Phillips avoided the spinning leader to lead lap three. Phillips got around and Randy Gray took the point for lap four. Gray, from Frankford, Del., went on to his first career win in the Slide for 5 class. Tyler White finished in the second spot with Dylan Betts third. Fourth went to Jordan Herbert and Matt Carmean rounded out the top five.

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Craig VonDohren wins Delaware small block championship

Raven Roundup: Tech field hockey team tops Indian River

By Charlie Brown

By Mike McClure The Sussex Tech varsity field hockey team defeated Indian River, 2-1, last Thursday in the regular season finale. Rebecca McMillan netted a first half goal on a feed from Maxine Fluharty. Fluharty tallied a second half goal before IR’s Chelsea Rogers scored with 10:38 left in the game to make it 2-1. Sussex Tech held a 14-4 advantage in shots while each team had five corners. Caitlin Stone made three saves in goal for the Ravens. Raven soccer team earns 1-0 win- The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ soccer team defeated Indian River, 1-0, in the final game of the regular season last Thursday. Ryan Moore scored the game’s only goal on a feed from Evan Lee at 74:44. Indian River out-shot Sussex Tech, 12-8, and held a 4-3 edge in corners. James Smith made eight saves in the shutout win. Smyrna pulls away from Tech in final quarter- The Sussex Tech varsity football team rallied from a double digit deficit twice before Smyrna scored a late game touchdown to seal the 27-14 win over the Ravens. Down 10-0, Sussex Tech closed within three on a two-yard touchdown run by Desmond Sivels and an extra point by Josh Walstead in the second quarter. Smyrna added a field goal and a touchdown in the third quarter for a 19-7 lead. In the fourth quarter, Zach Adkins completed a nine-yard touchdown pass to Justin Allen. Walstead’s extra point made it 19-14. Smyrna scored a touchdown and added a two-point run with 1:57 left in the game for a 27-14. Ritter, Townsend place in top five at Henlopen Conference meet- The Sussex Tech boys’ cross country team placed third in the Henlopen Conference meet last Saturday as Andrew Townsend (17:20.08) placed fourth, Chad McMaster (17:28.14) came in seventh, and Brian Singh (18:18.34) finished 11th. Jamie Price (29:42.55) also placed 39th, Anil Chandradat (19:59.32) finished 46th, and Ryan Fitzgerald (20:27) was 47th. In the girls’ race, Emily Ritter (19:49.66) placed second as the Lady Ravens finished sixth. Danae Evans (23:54.01) came in 22nd, Monica Patel (24:34.38) placed 27th, Alexis Pusey (25:36.23) was 37th, and Emma Mancusco (25:38.42) finished 38th. Softball signing- Sussex Tech senior softball player Brooke Tull is scheduled to sign a letter of intent to attend Seton Hall University where she will play softball. The press conference is scheduled to take place next week. See next week’s Star for more on this.

Lady Ravens seeded ninth

Tech soccer ranked third

State field hockey tournamentSussex Tech (#9) at Wilmington Friends (#8)- Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Sussex Tech- 12-1 conference, 1-2 non-conference, 13-3 overall 2008 stats- Maxine Fluharty 23 goals and eight assists, Sara Adams nine goals and three assists, Becca McMillan eight goals and one assist, Lauren Joseph three goals and two assists, Logan Pavlik two goals and two assists, Leanne Rowe two goals and an assist, Tori Seuss two goals, Abby Adkins two goals, Abby Atkins one goal and two assists, Hannah Small one goal, Kelsey Doherty two assists, Taylor Kieffer two assists, Daisy one assist

State boys’ soccer tournament- Sussex Tech (#3) vs. Wilmington Friends (#14) at Dover High- Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Sussex Tech- 10-2-1 conference, 2-01 non-conference, 12-2-2 overall 2008 stats- Sebastian Borror 12 goals and six assists, Christian Espinoza 11 goals and one assist, Aris Reynoso six goals and three assists, Ariel Espinoza six goals and two assists, Ryan Moore five goals and three assists, Evan Lee three goals and four assists, Zimri Gomez two goals and two assists, Nathan Zanks one goal and one assist, Dylan Pepper one goal, Fuller one goal, Billy Seuss one goal, Dan Ash one assist, Sean Murray one assist, Wyatt Spellman one assist

Sussex Tech, Seaford boys place in top two at county meet The Sussex Tech boys’ cross country team placed first in the Sussex County meet last Tuesday at Redden Park while Seaford came in second. The Lady Ravens came in second and Seaford was third in the girls’ meet. The results are as follows: Girls- 1. Cape Henlopen 20, 2. Sussex Tech 48, 3. Seaford 103, 4. Sussex Central 144- 1. Emily Ritter, Sussex Tech, 19:39; 8. Monica Patel, Sussex Tech, 23:22; 10. Jennifer Hoffman, Seaford, 24:10; 11. Megan Jones, Seaford, 24:32; 12. Heidi Perez, Sussex Tech, 25:04; 13. Lexie Pusey, Sussex Tech, 25:34; 14. Margo Carey, Sussex Tech, 25:36; 15. Emma Mancuso, Sussex Tech, 26:10; 18. Megan Thompson, Sussex Tech, 26:32; 22. Daisy Wharton, Sussex Tech, 27:20; 24. Brittany Chesser, Sussex Tech, 28:07; 27. Kaitlin Norman, Seaford, 28:13; 28. Livia Berg, Sussex Tech, 28:15 Boys- 1. Sussex Tech 39, 2. Seaford 48, 3. Cape Henlopen 60, 4. Sussex Central 100- 1. Drew Townsend, Sussex Tech, 17:51; 2. Brian Singh, Sussex Tech, 17:56; 3. Chad McMaster, Sussex Tech, 18:06; 4. Kirk Neal, Seaford, 18:22; 5. Spencer Noel, Seaford, 18:48; 8. Tim Fields, Seaford, 18:53; 10. Ryan Fitzgerald, Sussex Tech, 19:25; 14. Chris Wilkerson, Seaford, 19:53; 17. Lee Mayer, Seaford, 20:06; 19. Brian Wright, Seaford, 20:29; 21. Jerry Wooters, Seaford, 20:47; 22. Zach Hearn, Seaford, 20:47.8

Laurel/Seaford Star local college stats (Fall 2008) The following are the stats for local graduates who are now playing sports in college (as of Friday, Oct. 31): Men’s soccer- Chris Phillips, Delmar, Wesley College- four games, one goal; Joshua Scotton, Delmar, Salisbury University- six games, three games started, three goals allowed, 10 saves Field hockey- Lauren Correll, Sussex Tech, Salisbury University- 16 games, 16 goals, two assists, 34 points; Alison Bloodsworth, Delmar, Salisbury University- 15 games, four goals, two assists, 10 points; Claire Rekitzke, Seaford, York College- 19 games started, 49 goals allowed, 108 saves; Candace Gaull, Laurel, Washington College- 14 games, four goals, two assists, 10 points; Chelsea Collison, Woodbridge, Washington College- three games, no goals; Ellen Rowe, Sussex Tech, Saint Joseph’s University- 19 games, three games started, two goals, four points Football- Brandon Hudson, Sussex Tech, Delaware State University- 10 punt returns for 87 yards, three interceptions for 33 yards, two kick returns for 29 yards; Cody Bristow, Laurel, University of Delaware- no stats available; Anthony West, Laurel, Wesley College- OL; T.J. Jenkins, Sussex Tech, Wesley College- six games, six solo tackles, seven assists; Ryan Hubble, Laurel, Wesley- no stats available; Tyler Downes, Delmar, West Chester- nine games, 27 solo tackles, 11 assists; Alan Preston, Delmar, Methodist- one game, 0-for-1 passing; Jeremy Layton, Delmar, Methodist- no stats available; Justin Layton, Delmar, Methodist- seven games, three solo tackles Cross country- David Ricksecker, Sussex Tech, Biola University- no stats available; Rebekah Ricksecker, Sussex Tech, Liberty- no stats available Women’s soccer- Jerilyn Sweeney (Idler), Woodbridge, Virginia Wesleyan- 16 games, 11 games started, eight goals, two assists, 18 points; Katie McMahon, Delmar, Virginia Wesleyan- 13 games, one game started, one assist, one point If you know of a local grad who is playing college sports this Fall and is not on this list please contact sports editor Mike McClure at sports@mspublications.com, 302-629-9243 (f), or 302-629-9788.

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The past two weeks have been rough ones for Craig VonDorhen but Saturday’s 50-Lap Delaware State Small Block Championship race was a cake walk in comparison. The Barto, Pa., chauffeur started on the pole and drove a picture perfect race for his first win in the Fall event since he won back to back years in 1998 and 1999. “Two weeks ago, I was in the hospital with pneumonia,” said VonDohren. “While I was taking it easy the guys back at the shop were getting the car ready. You have to time good and start good to win here. The last few years we haven’t been able to do that.” But Saturday, VonDohren was back on track. He timed quickest in the hot laps which put him on the pole in the third heat. VonDohren held off MeMe DeSantis in the heat with Billy Pauch, Jr. finishing a close third. In the main, the caution was out on the first lap when Mike McAleer caught one of the inside tires and flipped. McAleer landed on his wheels and was able to drive the car to the pits but was done for the day. The restart was critical with VonDohren easily keeping the point. Gary Hager quickly tucked in behind the leader with defending champion, Mike Iles in third. VonDohren quickly settled into a rhythm but he almost grazed the front straight wall on lap seven. The second yellow was the most serious of the event when Rich Scagliotta had his throttle stick and he rocketed off the first turn hard into the dirt retaining bank. The car was destroyed and Scagliotta was momentarily stunned but was able to climb from the car under his own power for the ride back to the pits. At the halfway sign the top five were VonDohren, Hager, Iles, Keith Hoffman and DeSantis. Billy Briggs rolled to a stop at the top of the second turn to bring out the fifth caution of the event. The order remained unchanged on the restart and VonDohren was able to slowly pull away. His lead was erased for a final time on lap 37 when the sixth and final yellow flew for Thomas Solderich who came to a stop. VonDohren had managed his tire wear well and picked up the pace on the final restart. From that point on he pulled away to collect the victory in the Mike Harvey owned Felty Farms No. 1C. The team had paid the gamble fee so VonDohren picked up $3,500 for the victory, $1,000 for the gambler’s bonus and $645 in lap money for a day total of $5,145. Gary Hager was saved once by a yellow when Iles had made a pass but had to go back to third when the lap didn’t get in. Hager made no mistakes the rest of the distance to finish in second with Iles third, Hoffman fourth and DeSantis fifth. Heats were won by Iles, Ryan Godown, VonDohren and Hager with the two consolations going to local racer Bobby Watkins and Rick Holsten. Forty-two cars took part in the program.

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Seaford Bowling Lanes Nite Owl High games and series Ward Melson 289, 766

Tuesday AM Mixed High games and series Mike Baker 259 Clem Warrener 615 Ginger Saxton 240 Marion Terry 595

Mardel ABC High games and series

Gary Holodick Arlie Wooters

286 788

Wed. AM Mixed High games and series Tim Beers 278 Dave Morris 700 Paulette Sammons 263, 736

Club 50 High games and series Randy Heath 286, 745 Carole Gadow 291 Alma Musser 730

Eastern Shore Men High games and series Josh James 301, 778

Star Delmar’s Kenneth Harris hits a wall of defense in Saturday’s Mitey Mites football game played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

High games and series James Slaton III 232, 668 Morgan Slavin 233, 673

Baby Blue Jays

High games and series Mason Whitelock 168, 324 Athena Sammons 169, 316

Friday Trios High games and series Ray Loose, Sr. 261 Michael Swartz 684 Marcy Robbins 240 Ronell Brown 614

Jennings Kellam 316 Garrett Sammons 803

Senior Express High games and series Calvin Ellis 299, 785 Marcia Regan 271 Cora Hartman 271, 776

Thurs. Nite Mixed

Christan Fellowship

High games and series Paul Dill 241 Jerry Mariner 666 Marian Kellam 246, 726

High games and series Bill Ziolkowski 237 Jennings Pusey 666

Sunday Nite Mixed

Tuesday Early Mixed High games and series Joe Bay 263, 713 Denise Smith 655 Nancy Blocker 255, 655

Seaford City High games and series

High games and series Jason Tharp 332 Nick Wheatley 796 Shana Wheatley 287 K. Nikki James 770

Young Adults High games and series Scott Robinson 257, 645 Courtney Sherman 232, 617

Seaford/Laurel Star high school football leading scorers

Seaford’s Steven Holleger digs in hard for yards as Delmar’s Jordan Brown takes hold for the tackle in Saturday’s Pee Wee football game played in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Above, Seaford’s Ethan Lambert runs over 30 yards for a touchdown while Delmar’s Ian Schulteis lays out to try and bring Lambert down. Below, Delmar’s Jordan Brown is tackled by Seaford’s Jamier Powell in Saturday’s Pop Warner Pee Wee football game played in Seaford. Photos by Lynn Schofer

1. Desmond Sivels, Sussex Tech- 21 touchdowns, four two-point conversions- 134 2. Tevin Jackson, Delmar- 21 touchdowns, one two-point conversion- 128 3. Tyler West, Laurel- 17 touchdowns- 102 4. Chris Jones, Laurel- 11 touchdowns- 66 5. MyKeal Purnell, Seaford- 10 touchdowns, two two-point conversions- 64 6. Jorge Young, Woodbridge- nine touchdowns, one two-point conversion- 56 7. Durante DeShields, Delmar- eight touchdowns- 48 8. Kyle Brown, Laurel- 35 extra points, four field goals- 47 9. Casey Bellamy, Delmar- 31 extra points, two field goals- 37 10. David Albert, Laurel- six touchdowns- 36

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Laurel/Seaford Star sports predictions: week 10 High school football- Delmar at Woodbridge- Delmar 28-14The Wildcats will bounce back with a win and hopefully earn a playoff berth. Polytech at Sussex Tech- Sussex Tech 28-21 Seaford at Laurel- Laurel 35-14- This one may be close for awhile because of the rivalry, but the Bulldogs will cap a great late season run with a win to seal a spot in the state tournament. College football- Maryland at Virginia Tech- Virginia Tech 31-28 NFL- Indianapolis at Pittsburgh- Pittsburgh 35-28 Mike McClure- 6-2 Baltimore at Houston- Baltimore 21-17 New York Giants at Philadelphia- Philadelphia 28-24- I’m go- last week, 49-28-1 overall ing with the Eagles in this one since it’s in Philly. High school football- Delmar at Woodbridge- Delmar 45-15Woodbridge will put up a good fight and have everything to gain, but Delmar’s team is too well rounded and will win the game. Polytech at Sussex Tech- Sussex Tech 38-24 Seaford at Laurel- Seaford 14-11- A long shot but it could happen College football- Maryland at Virginia Tech- Maryland 24-17This will be close. Maryland will have to minimize penalties and make the offensive plays against the defense of VT. Lynn Schofer- 5-3 NFL- Indianapolis at Pittsburgh- Colts 28-21 last week, 47-30-1 Baltimore at Houston- Baltimore 17-9 overall New York Giants at Philadelphia- Eagles 35-28 High school football- Delmar at Woodbridge- Delmar 28-10 Polytech at Sussex Tech- Sussex Tech 21-14 Seaford at Laurel- Laurel 35-17- Laurel shown they are one of the best teams in the Henlopen South with victories over Delmar and Indian River. It looks like Seaford is going to have a tough road game. College football- Maryland at Virginia Tech- Maryland 28-17 NFL- Indianapolis at Pittsburgh- Pittsburgh 28-21 Baltimore at Houston- Baltimore 17-14 New York Giants at Philadelphia- Philadelphia 38-31- The Gi- Daniel Richardsonants have been looking good this year, but Philly will be playing 3-6 last week, 43with force to finally get a divisional win. 26-1 overall LOOKING TO PASSLaurel QB Brandon Hearne looks to pass the ball downfield as his offensive line blocks for him during last Friday’s game in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

Local players named to 2008 Fall Henlopen all-conference teams The following local players were named to the Henlopen Conference allconference teams for the Fall ‘08 sports season: Girls’ volleyball- first team- Brittani Scott, Delmar; honorable mention- Gabby Andrade- Delmar Boys’ soccerHenlopen North- first team- Nathan Zanks, Sussex Tech, sweeper; Ariel Espinoza, Sussex Tech, midfield; second team- Sebastian Borror, Sussex Tech, forward; Evan Lee, Sussex Tech, midfield; Christian Espinoza, Sussex Tech, midfield; James Lee, Sussex Tech, goalie; honorable mention- Aris Reynoso, Sussex Tech; coach of the year- Carlos Villa, Sussex Tech Henlopen South- first team- Denny Murray, Delmar, striker/midfield/sweeper; Cody Webster, Delmar, striker/midfield; Oscar Castrejon, Seaford, midfield; Lineker Valladares, Laurel, defense; Frank Van Gessel, Delmar, midfield; Tyrek Camper, Seaford, defense; Micah Idler, Woodbridge, midfield; Sean Scovell, Delmar, goalie Second team- Daniel DeMott, Seaford, midfield; Casey Bellamy, Delmar, striker/midfield/sweeper, Abraham Cruz, Seaford, forward; Tay Moore, Delmar, stopper; Joe Mitchell, Seaford, defense; Seth Benson, Delmar, fullback; Levi Jacobson-Haga, Woodbridge, midfield; Jose Cortez, Seaford, goalie Honorable mention- Cory Phillips, Del-

mar; Eber Maldanado, Laurel; Leonel Lopez, Seaford; Will Passwaters, Woodbridge Field hockey- Henlopen North- first team- Maxine Fluharty, Sussex Tech, offense; Sara Adams, Sussex Tech, offense; Logan Pavlik, Sussex Tech, midfield; Courtenay Rickards, Sussex Tech, defense; Caitlin Stone, Sussex Tech, goalkeeper Second team- Rebecca McMillan, Sussex Tech, offense; Lindsey Rickards, Sussex Tech, defense; honorable mentionLauren Joseph, Sussex Tech Henlopen South- first team- Lindsay Lloyd, Delmar, offense; Heather Solomon, Woodbridge, offense; Paige Venables, Seaford, offense; Twila McCrea, Laurel, offense; Alyssa Martin, Delmar, midfield; Haley Quillen, Seaford, midfield; Grace Reardon, Woodbridge, midfield; Mariah Dickerson, Laurel, defense; Lauren Massey, Delmar, defense; Kelsey Hoch, Seaford, defense; Shannon Wilson, Delmar, goalkeeper Second team- Lauren Ruark, Delmar, offense; Courtney Torbert, Seaford, offense; Kirsti Knight, Laurel, offense; Diane Paul, Laurel, midfield; Erin Wootten, Seaford, midfield; Kate Mullett, Woodbridge, defense; Jenna Cahall, Laurel, defense Honorable mention- Chelsea Ralph, Delmar; Tykia Briddell, Laurel; Hillary Cooper, Seaford; Rachel Doyon, Woodbridge ON THE MOVE- Laurel senior David Albert looks to get past Jose Flores and the Delmar defense after catching a pass in last Friday’s game. Albert caught a pair of passes and had an interception in the Bulldog win. Photo by Mike McClure

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Frogs, declining in numbers worldwide, deserve some happiness It’s raining. I awoke to the sound of water hitting the metal YNN ARKS porch roof and lay in bed for several minutes — let’s face it, it was Scientists have described for more than half an hour — lismany possible causes of tening to the soft sound. I love the rain. In these days of the amphibians’ troubles. climate uncertainty — and if Among them are climate you’re not worried about upcoming and potentially devastating changes change — yes, it raises its ugly head again — loss of in the climate, you’re not paying attention — it is vastly reassuring habitat and pesticide use. when something as natural as rain happens, especially considering the Frogwatch adds, “Because frogs have fact that Sussex County has had two sucporous skin, they are especially sensitive cessive years of dry weather. to changes in their environment. They are Our trees, I think, are happy. Over the among the first to suffer the consequences sound of the rain hitting the roof, I imagof human-caused threats, such as polluine that I can hear them singing. Our tion, non-native species introduction, imgrass, even though it has stopped growing pacts from agricultural and development for the season, is happy and ready to join projects and increased ultraviolet radiain on the chorus. tion.” And while I can’t see them, I would The Washington, D.C.-based Amphibimagine that the frogs that live in the ian Conservation Alliance says that oneponds and wet areas we have established third of the world’s amphibians are threaton our property are happy to see the rain. Amphibians of all stripe, after all, love the ened with extinction. “Amphibians are the modern canaries wet and a little fresh water from heaven is in the coalmine,” it says. “Like the colprobably exactly, as they burrow in for the lapse of the canary in the mine if toxic gas winter, what they’ve been wishing for. levels rose, the decline of frog populations Frogs deserve some happiness. For could signal severe problems in our enviyears, their numbers have been declining ronment.” at what Frogwatch USA, a partnership beScientists have described many possible tween the National Wildlife Federation causes of the amphibians’ troubles. Among and the U.S. Geological Survey Patuxent them are climate change — yes, it raises Wildlife Research Center, calls an “alarmits ugly head again — loss of habitat and ing rate.”

pesticide use. Most recently, researchers at the University of South Florida have identified at least one reason for disease in the northern leopard frog, a declining amphibian species. According to their research, the results of which were published in the Oct. 29 issue of the journal Nature, chemical pollution can increase the incidence of parasitic flatworm infections in the helpless frogs. Specifically, the researchers added, atrazine, a popular herbicide, and phosphate, a primary ingredient of fertilizers, are to blame. The combination of the two in the habitat accounted for 74 percent of the parasite abundance in the frogs, they said. “Reducing atrazine and phosphate inputs to wetlands might remediate these often debilitating amphibian infections,” they added. According to the U.S. Health and Human Services’ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, atrazine is the most commonly used herbicide in the United States. More than 65 percent of the corn crop acreage in this country is treated with the chemical, it says. Brand names include Aatrix, Aatram, Atratol and Gesaprim.

According to Rohr and the other researchers, the lesson here is that governments should expand the testing procedures they use to determine the safety of a chemical. Tests now are conducted on isolated individuals, Rohr said, and do not take into account the effects the chemical might have on the entire ecosystem, including interactions between host animals and parasites. Certainly another lesson is that we should limit as much as possible our use of these two chemicals. Phosphate, we should know by now, should be applied only to the extent that crops will use it. Any additional phosphate runs off into wetlands and waterways, causing all kinds of problems. And the more that we can reduce the use of all kinds of herbicides, the better. As frogs go, so go we. That’s what scientists mean when they say that amphibians are the “canary in the coal mine.” If they are sick, so, eventually, will we all be sick. Maybe that’s the message that the rain is tapping out on the roof. Maybe, instead of a song of happiness, it is a dirge of warning that I am hearing from the rainsoaked trees and grass. I have no choice but to listen.

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Police Journal Man charged with violating order

After being ordered to stay away from a 28-year-old woman in Seaford, Frank W. Passwaters, 33, Seaford, was arrested and charged with violating the order. Passwaters was first arrested Saturday, Oct. 25, when Seaford Police received a report from the victim that he had broken into her Nanticoke Avenue home. She told police that he displayed a handgun, removed her cell phone and would not allow her to leave the residence. She told police that she was able to convince Passwaters to leave the residence with her. After dropping him off at his residence in Seaford, she went to the Seaford Police Department. Passwaters was charged with first degree robbery; possession of a firearm during commission of a felony; two counts of first degree burglary; first degree reckless endangering; and unlawful imprisonment. He was taken before Justice of the Peace Court #3 in Georgetown where he was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $54,000 cash bond and issued a no contact order with the victim. On Oct. 28, Passwaters was able to post bond and was released from the Department of Corrections. The Seaford Police Department received a report on the morning of Oct. 29 that Passwaters was seen riding by the victim's place of employment, violating his no contact order and a protection from abuse order filed by the victim. Further investigation resulted in an arrest warrant for Passwaters, who was taken into custody at the Seaford Police Department at 5 p.m. He was charged with criminal contempt by disobedience to process injunction and criminal contempt of a domestic violence protective order. Passwaters was processed at the Seaford Police Department and taken before the Justice of the Peace Court #4 in Seaford, where he was able to post a $4,000 secured bond and was released from custody.

Bicyclist victim of armed robbery

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a 49-year-old Greenwood man that occurred Saturday, Oct. 25, at 12:45 p.m. According to police, the victim rode his bicycle to an area business and left it outside. When the victim came back outside and went to his bicycle, police said, he was confronted by two males and a female who were accompanied by a white pit bull with black markings on its head. Before the victim could get on his bike, one of the subjects reportedly grabbed it and told him they were taking it. The victim did not argue and allowed the subjects to take the bicycle, police said. The victim began walking away across US 13 when he noticed the subjects were following him. The victim walked onto Sussex Avenue when the male subjects allegedly assaulted him. Police said that the female stood by holding the pit bull as this assault occurred. Police said that one of the suspects cut the victim's right middle finger with a box cutter knife. The suspects allegedly removed an undisclosed amount of money

from the victim’s pockets and took cigarettes and the victim’s shirt. Eventually, a woman in the area saw what was occurring and called 911, prompting the suspects to flee on foot. The victim was treated at the scene and did not require further treatment. All of the suspects are black. One of the men is described as 21 years old, about 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds. The other is 15 to 17 years old, 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 6 inches and of average build. The woman is described as 15 to 17 years old, 5 feet to 5 feet 1 inch and weighing about 150 pounds. Delaware State Police believe these suspects reside in the Greenwood area and are asking for help in identifying them. Anyone with information is urged to call detectives at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 ext. 257 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP3333. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Suspects sought in home robbery

Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving a home invasion robbery that occurred on Oct. 29 near Bridgeville. The invasion occurred at a residence in the 20000 block of Booker T. Washington Street, Coverdale Crossroads, Bridgeville. Police said that three subjects armed with handguns and rifles forced their way into the home through the front door. Police said that the suspects claimed to be Delaware State Troopers and gave the impression that it was a drug raid. A 28year-old male and 49-year-old female, who resided in the home, reportedly had their hands and feet bounded. Police said that the suspects struck the male victim in the head with the butt of the handgun several times. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money from the victims and fled the home in an unknown direction. The male victim was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and was treated for lacerations and contusions to the head and released. The female was not injured. The suspects are described as black males. Two were described as 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, and the other was described as 5 feet 8 inches weighing 200 pounds. They were wearing ski masks and gloves. Anyone with information is urged to call detectives at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 ext. 227 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP3333. Tips may be forwarded online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Man charged with injuring baby

Delaware State Police arrested a 21year-old Seaford man after he was found to have aggressively handled a 7-week-old child because she would not stop crying. On Oct. 28 at 7:50 p.m. Martin S. Rutter, 21, of Seaford, was caring for his 7week-old daughter at a residence on Bridgeville Highway, Seaford. The baby resided there with Rutter and the mother, who was not there at the time. In an attempt to stop her crying, Rutter grabbed the baby and pulled her into his chest area, causing a whiplash effect to the

baby’s neck and head. The baby’s head also struck Rutter’s clavicle, causing additional injuries, police said. As a result, the baby began to have respiratory problems and 911 was called. The baby Rutter was taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital where physicians informed detectives the baby had significant injuries to her head and had to be incubated to assist with her breathing. The baby was flown to A. I. DuPont Hospital and is listed in critically stable condition. Rutter was arrested for first degree assault and committed to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of a $50,000 cash only bond. He was also ordered to have no contact with the child.

Man threatened witness, police say

On Oct. 28 the Delaware Capitol Police arrested 25-year-old Julius Wescott of Laurel and charged him with intimidation of a witness at the Sussex County Courthouse. Wescott is alleged to have threatened a witness in an attempted murder trial in Superior Court. He was committed to the Department of Corrections in default of a secured bond.

Man treated after run-in with police

A Seaford man was confined to the hospital after an early Saturday morning altercation with state police. Delaware State troopers were called to Royal Farms at U.S. 13 and Delaware 20 on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2:30 a.m. Timothy E. Sampson, 42, of the 21000 Block of Mill Park Drive, Seaford, was arguing with another customer, police said. Troopers approached Sampson and a friend of Sampson's told troopers that he would take Sampson home. The trooper agreed to remain in the parking lot of the business to prevent further problems. Police saw a dark colored Chevrolet Blazer exiting the parking lot without its headlights on, headed east on Delaware 20. The trooper immediately pulled the Blazer over. Police said that Sampson, who was driving the vehicle, was potentially under the influence of alcohol. When he was asked to exit the vehicle, his demeanor changed and he became uncooperative and combative, police said. Troopers attempted to get Sampson to comply with the DUI investigation. But he repeatedly refused requests, police said. Then he allegedly struck the troopers several times. After many attempts to defuse the situation, a trooper deployed a Taser in an effort to stop Sampson from further resistance. Sampson was able to regain composure and flee the area on foot. A foot

MORNING STAR • NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2008 pursuit ensued. When Sampson fell, the trooper was able to reach Sampson, police said. Sampson allegedly continued his physical assault on the trooper, kicking and punching him, then attempted to disarm the trooper of a baton and Taser. The trooper struck Sampson in the thigh with the baton. Finally, as more troopers arrived, they were able to take Sampson into custody. Sampson was transported to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and was later taken to Shock Trauma in Baltimore for additional treatment. He is listed currently in stable condition. A trooper who sustained a back injury in the altercation was treated at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford Sampson was charged with resisting arrest with force of violence and intentionally fleeing a police officer (felony); driving under the influence of alcohol (misdemeanor); driving while revoked (traffic charge); fictitious canceled registration (traffic charge); and failure to have insurance in possession (traffic charge). He was issued an $11,000 unsecured bond for these charges. Sampson is expected to be charged with the following upon his release from the hospital: one count of second degree assault against a police officer (felony); two counts of attempting to remove a deadly weapon from a police officer (felony); two counts of terroristic threatening (misdemeanor); one count of menacing (misdemeanor); and one count of offensive touching (misdemeanor).

Cash register taken from pizzeria

On Nov. 1 at 8 a.m., Seaford Police responded to a burglary at the Pizza Hut on Sussex Highway, Seaford. Officers determined that a suspect pried open a rear door and removed a cash register, safe and an undisclosed amount of currency. The Seaford Police Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the crime. Anyone with information may contact police at 302-629-6648 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved.

Dominos Pizza is robbed

On Nov. 2 at 1:55 p.m. Seaford Police responded to a robbery at Dominos Pizza on Sussex Highway, Seaford. According to police, the suspect, who was possibly operating a dark gray four-door vehicle, pulled up in front of the business. He entered the store, told the clerk he had a weapon and demanded money. He fled in the vehicle with an undisclosed amount of currency. The Seaford Police Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the crime. The suspect, who is wanted for first degree robbery, is described as a lightskinned black male in his early 20s, about 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing black pants, a black mask and a black hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information may contact police at 302-629-6648 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons involved.

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Daughter hit mother, police say

A Greenwood woman has been charged with assaulting her mother. Linda C. Jones, 57, of the 11000 block of Sussex Highway, was charged with second-degree assault, terroristic threatening, second degree unlawful imprisonment and disorderly conduct. She was arraigned and remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $4,200 secured bond. Police said that on Monday, Nov. 3, State Troopers responded to the 11000 block of Sussex Highway, Greenwood, to investigate a domestic complaint. Troopers arrived to find the 82-year-old female victim physically assaulted. Police said that Jones entered the victim’s residence, verbally abused her and then held her to the ground. Jones allegedly began to hit, slap and push the victim, threatening to kill her. The victim was eventually able to escape and reach the end of her driveway, where a passerby observed her on the ground yelling for assistance. The passerby stopped and assisted the victim until help could arrive. Police said that Jones came outside but after seeing the passerby helping the victim, fled into a nearby barn. Troopers located Jones in the barn not far from the residence. The victim was transported to Milford Memorial Hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.

Police: man drove car toward trooper

Reid Lane, Harbeson, was arrested Monday after state police saw him driving erratically. When Reid, who was in the Sussex Plaza shopping center, was told to stop, he allegedly disregarded the trooper’s commands and entered his vehicle, placed it into reverse and accelerated his vehicle in the direction of the plain clothes Trooper stopping just short of the Trooper. During the entire incident a 14-year old victim was in Reid’s vehicle. Upon the arrival of additional troopers, Reid was taken into custody without further incident. He was charged with possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, aggravated menacing, resisting arrest, second degree reckless endangering and a number of traffic offenses. He was arraigned and remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $14,000 secured bond.

Deli robbery suspect arrested

Seaford Police have arrested a man in connection with an Oct. 18 robbery at the Skinny Man’s Deli, Seaford. William Matthews, 18, Seaford, was taken into custody Monday after an off-duty Seaford Police officer saw him in the area of Nutter Park in Seaford. Police said that Matthews had a replica antique revolver tucked inside the waistband of his pants. Matthews was charged with three counts of attempted murder, first-degree robbery, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony, two counts of aggravated menacing, wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony, conspiracy, two counts of unlawful imprisonment, endangering the welfare of a child, third degree assault and disorderly conduct. He was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $96,500 cash bond.

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People Little Miss Apple Scrapple crowned

Jenna Marie Anger

Jenna Marie Anger of Bridgeville was crowned 2008 Little Miss Apple Scrapple on Oct. 9. She won the title after competing in two interviews and a talent portion, for which she did a jazz dance. She is looking forward to promoting the Apple Scrapple Festival for the coming year. Jenna is the daughter of Neil and Gina Anger of Bridgeville. She is the granddaughter of Bobby and Pam Cannon and Gene and Linda Wells of Bridgeville and Howard and Lorraine Anger of Laurel and the great-granddaughter of Marie Carroll of Greenwood and Cleveland Vickers of Laurel.

Schumacher, Cosgrove to be wed Edward and Tammy Schumacher of Topsham, Maine, announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy I. Schumacher, to Michael A. Cosgrove M.D., son of Noriss L. Cosgrove of Wilmington, and Martin J. Cosgrove M.D. of Seaford. Schumacher graduated from Mt. Ararat High School, received her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Southern Maine and is employed with Cross Country Travel as an registered nurse. Her fiance is a graduate of Worchester Country School in Berlin, Md., and the University of Delaware, where he received a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in biology. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, then completed two tours as a flight surgeon based out of Brunswick Naval Air Station. He has completed an anesthesia residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland and is completing a fellowship in pain management at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N. H. The wedding is planned for the fall of 2009.

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Amy I. Schumacher and Michael A. Cosgrove, M.D.

Hastings family welcomes new baby son

Karter Alan Hastings

Running for office has been a great adventure. I have met a lot of nice people and enjoyed talking to many, many residents during the campaign. I would like to thank everyone who helped and supported me in my bid for state representative. Thank you for your support!

Sarah Littleton and Kurt Hastings announce the birth of their son, Karter Alan Hastings, on Sept. 26, 2008, at 2:53 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 and 1/2 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Kim Littleton and Alan Littleton. His paternal grandparents are Crytstal Charnock and Rick Charnock. He was welcomed home by his big brother, Kamden, 4.

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Veterans Day 2008

Veterans Services planned in local communities Seaford On Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., the Seaford Veterans Committee will host a Veterans Day Service at the Kiwanis Park, Stein Highway, Seaford. Following the service a short dedication of veterans bricks that have been placed along the walk honoring those who have served their country will be presented. The Seaford Veterans Committee consisting of the American Legion Post 6 and 37, Am Vets Post 1694, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, Marine Corps League Detachment 780 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4961 extends an invitation to the public on this honorable day as the community remembers our veterans and troops. The guest speaker will be Col. Lee Merritt.

Immediately following the ceremonies open houses will be provided at the American Legion Post 6 on Front Street and at the VFW Post 4961 located on Middleford Road, Seaford. Everyone is welcome to the open houses, sponsored by the auxiliaries.

Manning entitled Remembering Veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 12:45 p.m. The hour-long program is a tribute to veterans through words and songs. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Laurel American Legion Post 19 will host a Veteran’s Day ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the post home, Rt. 24, Laurel. Guest speaker will be Msg. Gary Banks. Light fare and refreshments will follow. All are invited.

Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 will host a Veterans Day program on Tuesday, Nov.11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Post on 2 Governors Avenue.. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend and honor our country’s veterans. For more information contact Commander Harold Mullins at 302-670-6695.

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The Greenwood CHEER Center, located at 41 Schulze Rd., in Greenwood, will be having a special program by Connie

The CHEER 2008 “Salute to Veterans” dinner dance will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the CHEER Community Center,

20520 Sand Hill Road in Georgetown, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The annual event has come to mean a lot to many of our Sussex County veterans and their families. From the opening ceremonies to the last dance of the evening, everyone attending walks away with something to remember. With popular DJ Sky Brady bringing the kind of music popular with veterans of all ages, the dance promises to be a most memorable and patriotic event. All veterans are invited to attend free of charge. You need only proof of service. Veteran’s spouses, family and friends will be asked to make a donation of $10 per person. Reservations for the event and/or tickets are available at your local CHEER Activity Center, or you can call Florence Mason at 856-5187.

VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2008 Disabled American Veterans, Chapter #9 Disabled American Veterans, Auxiliary Unit #9

REMEMBER THEIR SERVICE They sacrificed and suffered so that we might know freedom from want and fear.

Councilman Finley Jones M.A. Willey, Inc.

Pride. Dedication. Honor. These are the ideals displayed by the fine men and women of our armed forces through the generations. On November 11th let us honor those who fought by reflecting on the values, rights and dreams which they served to protect. It is with great appreciation that we salute them.

DELMAR MEMORIAL POST #8276 VFW 200 W. State St., Delmar, MD

Veterans Day Service & Dinner Nov. 8th 6 pm

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Heroes banners to visit Seaford Six local heroes among those whose memory is honored There are 30 banners honoring Delaware’s war dead that are circulating through the state. Four bear the names of men from Seaford. Two other banners bear the names of area men who were killed during the Vietnam War. The banner display, Delaware Hometown Heroes, started off on display in Dover and is now in New Castle. Tom Daws, president of the state chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, said Tuesday that the banners will next be on display in Seaford, but the date for their appearance has not yet been determined. The banners eventually will be given to the families of the hometown heroes. The Seaford men who were killed in action and who are recognized in the display are Michael Hastings, who was killed Oct. 23, 1983, in a bomb blast in Beirut, Lebanon; Ryan Long, who was killed by a suicide bomber April 3, 2003, in Iraq; Cory Palmer, who died May 6, 2006, after his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in

Iraq; and Rick James, who was killed in battle in Iraq May 13, 2006. Also honored in the display are Richard Samuel Dennison, Bethel, who was killed March 5, 1971, in Vietnam, and Elmer L. Faulkner Jr., Greenwood, who was killed on June 18, 1968, in Vietnam. The banners, each about 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide, are designed to hang from utility poles. Each features a picture of the soldier (if available) and the soldier’s name, age at the time of death and information about the circumstances of his or her death. Across the top, wrapped in red, white and blue, will be the words, “Delaware Hometown Heroes.” Donations to the Delaware Hometown Heroes banner display can be sent to the Vietnam Veterans of America chapter 83, PO Box 8167, Wilmington, DE 19803. For more information, or to pass on details about someone who was killed in action, call display organizer Judy Campbell, (302) 593-5991, or Tom Daws, (302) 7388875.

REMEMBER WITH LOVE The Men and Women who served our country deserve our respect. OPEN HOUSE After Ceremony Noon - 4 p.m.

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We honor those who fought for us, and those who are serving now at home and abroad.

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Their Bravery Will Not Be Forgotten

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However horrible the incidents of war may be, the soldier who is called upon to offer and to give his life for his country is the noblest development of mankind. — Douglas MacArthur, 1880 - 1964

American Legion Post 19 Veterans Day Father George T. Dykes Jr., Europe Stepfather Jim Ward, South Pacific Uncle Fred, South Pacific Uncle Melvin, South Pacific Uncle Pete, Italy

Ceremony Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the Post Home - Rt. 24, Laurel at 11 a.m. GUESTS PEAKER: MSG GARY BANKS

Remembering you on this Veterans Day.

Lite Fare & Refreshments will follow... All are invited

- Donald Dykes

We will remember our veterans.

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Snapshots

THANKS DELMARVA - American Powerclean is celebrating its fifth year in business and would like to say thank you to the community for its continued support. Douglass Lambert owes some of his success to Delaware’s humid weather which always leaves behind plenty of green mold and black roof streaks. Submitted photo

COUNTY COUNCIL - Dale Dukes, member of the Sussex County Council, presents a check for $5,000 to Blades Mayor David Ruff. The money will be used to enhance the Blades Town Park facilities. Also pictured: Vicki Prettyman, Town Administrator and Michael Smith, Blades Town Council. Photo by Cathy Shufelt

CRAZY CHEMISTS - Having fun in Physical Science class during Spirit/Homecoming Week at Worcester Prep are: (left to right) Sarah Chaski, Lewes; Alyssa Alicea, Seaford; and teacher Colleen McGuire, Snow Hill. During the week, classes and studies continued as usual, but dress was casual. Submitted photo L.E.A.P volunteer Matt Miller and his dog Hank with Dominique Lewis

Greenwood Library offers kids opportunity to read to the dogs The Greenwood Public Library invites all children to come read to the dogs every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The dogs and their handlers are members of L.E.A.P, or Literacy Education Assistance Pups, a volunteer group based in Lewes. Five dogs are regulars at the Greenwood Library – Baxter the Great Dane, Miss Tootsie the Greyhound, Comatose the Greyhound, Hank the Labrador Retriever and Gracie the Golden Retriever. Each dog is eagerly waiting an opportunity to provide an inviting and fun at-

mosphere for children to practice their reading skills. This program is free and open to all children. Children may come and go between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening that the library is open. Registration may be completed at a child’s first session at the library. For more information, contact the Greenwood Library at 349-5309. For more information about the L.E.A.P organization, visit www.leapreading.org. This program is sponsored and funded by the Friends of the Greenwood Library.

FOOD DONATION - Members of the Seaford Community Concert Association recently donated several hundred cans, jars and boxes of food they had collected at their first concert of the season. The group donated the food to the Community Food Closet at St. John’s United Methodist Church to help restock their supply. Submitted photo

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READING CHALLENGE - Corey Miklus, Principal of Woodbridge Elementary School, kicks off the school’s Reading Challenge during a special program for students last week. The program is designed to encourage students to read and boost reading levels. Students will receive incentives and prizes as they accumulate points for every book they read. Photo by Cathy Shufelt.

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Woodbridge High School cheerleaders perform for students at Woodbridge Elementary during the Reading Challenge program last week. The new program is designed to encourage students to read by offering prizes and incentives for students who read the most books. Photo by Cathy Shufelt.

SEAFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY EVENTS Here's what’s happening at the Seaford District Library for the week of Nov 7-14:

Upcoming events • The Christian Writers group Vines & Vessels will meet at the Seaford Library on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. • The Science and Religion book discussion will meet at the Seaford District Library on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. The book being discussed is “Death by Black Hole” by Neil DeGrasse Tyson • “Lights, Camera, Action!” The Seaford District Library hosts “Movie Night” on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Amber Motta at 629-2524. • There will be a Seaford Library board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. • The Seaford District Library will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 27. We will resume our regular business hours on Friday, Nov. 28. Programs are free and open to the public.

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Woodbridge High School football players offer words of encouragement to their younger colleagues during the Woodbridge Elementary School’s Reading Challenge kick off last week. Photo by Cathy Shufelt.

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Opinion Guest Column

Editorial Time for action in Sussex County Since its beginnings, the annual Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference has been a reliable source of information about the Sussex economy. In speeches and PowerPoint presentations, handouts and interactive question and answer sessions, experts from local towns, the county and state and even the nation described the economic picture of the county: the number and type of jobs, the price of housing, the status of the workforce and the changing population. The conference, which was held last week for the 15th year, has always done a good job of that. But a consistent criticism has been that with all that talk, there was little action. Until now. At this year’s conference, audience members heard about the Sussex Economic Development Action Committee, a committee that grew out of last year’s conference. “This is not a studying or analyzing committee, but an action committee,” county deputy administrator Hal Godwin said. “Analysis and studying have already been done. It’s time for action.” SEDAC chairwoman Patti Grimes, vice president of outreach and programming for the Carl M. Freeman Foundation and president of the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce, was the push behind the committee. After attending last year’s conference, she said, she was inspired to use all the information she had been presented to spur economic development in the county. The mission of the new group is to use “the experience, intellect and creativity of the Sussex County community to inform, develop, recommend and communicate strategies for creating sustainable economic prosperity.” In other words, to take what is best about the county and use it to make the county even better. And it’s not all about simple economic growth. Included in SEDAC’s five goals are protection of the county’s natural resources and development of its infrastructure, both essential in making sure that development doesn’t become a burden. We wish the new Sussex Economic Development Action Committee good luck. Already, it has been successful in pushing the county to fill the long-vacant economic development director position. We look forward to more news of its success.

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2008 recap in rural Delaware and Maryland By Marlene Elliott Brown Our mission at USDA Rural Development is to increase economic opportunity and to improve the quality of life for all rural Americans. For us that means providing assistance to the rural residents of Delaware and Maryland — creating affordable housing opportunities, alternative agriculture, energy efficiency, business development, improved infrastructure and essential community facilities and services. From the ground up, USDA Rural Development has over 40 programs that are aimed at keeping rural America a safe place to live, work and raise a family. As we look back over Fiscal Year 2008, that ended on September 30, 2008, USDA Rural Development returned more than $227 million to rural Delaware and rural Maryland. The funding has helped residents across the two states with homeownership, home repair, rental housing, improved central systems for water and wastewater, business

start-ups, ventures in value-added agriculture, energy efficiency projects, health care, education, public safety, and centers for childcare and senior citizens. In the First State, more than $71 million dollars was returned to rural Delaware. Of special interest in 2008 is our investments in improving the economic climate in Kent and Sussex Counties. We were pleased to support two individual businesses in the area of hospitality, and lawn and garden equipment, and additional support was provided to six non-profit and public bodies that are assisting individual businesses with training that is needed to maintain their business licenses or to be competitive in today’s environment. It is expected that some 277 jobs will be saved or created through the assistance that has been provided by USDA Rural Development. We were also delighted to return more than $14.9 million of taxpayer funds that was invested to help with rural health care, senior centers, education and police equipment. The 2008 Farm Bill provided $357 million nationally, for a onetime reduction in the backlog of applications to construct or improve rural water and waste disposal facil-

ities and emergency community water systems. With some $3 billion in water and wastewater projects across rural America that need assistance, we were pleased to have received $21 million in loan and grant funding to support two Delaware and three Maryland projects. Another $26 million was distributed across rural Delaware and rural Maryland as part of our 2008 budget. This was an outstanding year all around — from consolidation of offices to program delivery, nearly $200,000 a day was invested in rural Delaware. It was the best year ever in serving the rural communities and rural citizens of Delaware. The projects that we have funded are as diverse as our rural landscape — from Delaware’s shoreline to the mountains in Maryland we strive to use your tax dollars in a prudent and effective manner. I can assure you that as we begin the 2009 Season we will work to leave rural Delaware and rural Maryland a better place for our children and grandchildren. Marlene Elliott Brown is USDA Rural Development State Director.

Letters to the Editor Cell phones, retirement columns concern writer I frequently read Dr. Policastro’s column, which normally offers sage advice. His column on the cancer implications of cell phones hit a nerve, as my children all use them. I scanned it and sent it off to them for their consideration. I’m really old fashioned and don’t own one. Matter of fact, both my phones are hard wired and have 12 buttons and that’s it. No video screen, no camera, just the basics, 12 numbers,

an asterisk, and pound key. After having read Dr. Policastro’s comments on retirement in the October 30 Seaford Star, I was left to wonder exactly what his message was intended to be. He says that people living well into retirement is a new phenomenon, that, back in the 1930s, when Social Security was put in place at age 65, the average life expectancy was 66, so the cost to run Social Security was relatively negligible. However, we are now living much longer and it appears that his proposal is that the retirement age

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be raised somewhat commensurably with that fact. Let’s see now. I’m not sure what the latest statistics are, but, for the sake of discussion, let’s say that the average age men live to these days is 79 and for women it is 83. Per Dr. Policastro’s comparison, men should not be allowed to collect Social Security until age 78, women until age 82. That certainly would take care of the Social Security financial problem, wouldn’t it? Now, there’s also another statisContinued to page 63

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tic which Dr. Policastro should be well aware of. Because of the fact that we live longer, we are also visiting the doctor more frequently. We suffer from diseases like diabetes at a higher rate, in part, because we live that much longer. He could probably list all the diseases that become more of a problem as we live into our ripe old age these days. Also, the body tends to not hold up as well. Joints need to be replaced. Heart bypass surgery increases as arteries clog with old age. Pure physical energy, the ability to perform a function for 8 hours straight, deteriorates with age. The mind, itself, frequently loses its ability to remember, especially short-term memory. Certainly, there are exceptions, such as John Glenn flying into space at about age 77. But, the average Joe just simply runs out of steam, slowly, but surely. There appears to be an implication in what Dr. Policastro says that the natural state of affairs is that we should die in trace and, if and when we do survive and can no longer function, we are to be sent out to brief pasture and death. In this is the implication that our only functionality is to work ourselves to death, that life’s enjoyment is to be with a harness on our back reporting to some supervisor who just might be a jerk, one after another, until we die. That isn’t exactly a wonderful prospect to me. Dr. Policastro says in his closing paragraph: “Given all this information, we need to realize that having a large nest egg and retiring for 20 years is an expectation that is not grounded in history. It is also not necessarily the healthiest thing either. As we approach what we consider our ‘golden years,’ we need to take history into account. We need to take the importance of meaningful work into account. We must make our decisions accordingly.” The first thought that came to mind after reading all this was the movie “Soylent Green.” For those who never saw the movie, the movie, set in a not-too-distant future, had an unusual solution as to what to do with old folks. Society was crowded and resources scarce. Living was drab. Offered to those willing to take it was a brief immersion in a better existence, literally a video offering of a pastoral setting, while they were euthanized. Afterwards, their bodies were processed into a substance called Soylent Green, a basic food substance for those still living. The parallel of Dr. Policastro’s column and the movie are rather striking. On a personal note, my father was forced into retirement. He was slowing down at age 68 and his hearing was going

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bad. He didn’t want to retire. He thoroughly enjoyed what he was doing. He retired and moved to Florida. At about age 82, he developed jaundice due to a cancerous blockage of his bile duct. He got through it, having to go to the oncology center for treatment. When I visited him, he asked me to drive him there. On the way back, waiting for a traffic light, he turned to me and said, “Tom (my middle name), don’t ever retire. It is boring!” He scared the hell out of me. If he was bored, I didn’t want to retire, fearing the same would happen to me. I understand how he got bored and won’t go into it here. As many of you know, the 1990s were the decade of corporate downsizing. I worked at DuPont and roughly each year we’d play musical chairs and some of us would find ourselves unemployed. I fully empathize with the folks at our Invista plant. By 1997, I could see the handwriting writ in bold letters on the walls. So, whenever I went out to a restaurant and saw a DuPont retiree, I’d go up to him or her and ask him how he or she liked retirement. The answers and what followed proved reassuring. With only two exceptions, to a person they all said they loved it. The two said they were having to work at it. Then, without solicitation, about a third would offer exactly the same comment, that they were so busy in retirement that they didn’t know how they would find the time to fit work into their schedules. Finally, two also offered that their only regret was that they didn’t retire sooner.

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I retired at the end of July 1998. Fortunately, I fell in with the majority, including the third that were too busy to fit work into their schedules. For me, I have had a lifelong passion and retirement has provided me with the time to explore it. I am certainly not bored. But others don’t seem to need a passion to enjoy retirement, being content with life’s simple pleasures. There is no one size fits all answer. So, I would caution against the belief that all there is to life is work. Retirement offers options to explore. You become your own boss. You don’t have to answer to anyone. It is perhaps the greatest freedom you will ever have in your life. And no, I feel absolutely no obligation to have had to have kicked off within a year of retirement. Thank you, but no thank you. Richard T. Eger Seaford

Information needed on cemetery

First, I would like to thank Lynn Parks on her recent article about the Laurel Historical Society’s Cemetery Project, affectionately named, “Fields of Stone.” We appreciated Morning Star Publication’s highlighting our project. Many times we run into problems locating cemeteries and rely heavily on the public for information. They have been and will continue to be a huge help in our research. Recently we have been made aware of

a possible cemetery that may be associated with Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Church that was originally located on Phillps Landing Road west of Portsville. This church was built in 1861 on land donated by Samuel Spencer, a free black farmer, and apparently moved to Portsville in 1901. Any information about the Spencer Family and this church would be greatly appreciated, especially locations. Thanks again for all of your support for this project. Please send any information you have to breendm@comcast.net or call 877-0110. Doug Breen

Project Leader

Final Word: The lighter side

From the Internet: Why Athletes Should Not Be Role Models: • Jim Finks, New Orleans Saints general manager, when asked after a loss what he thought of the refs: “I’m not allowed to comment on lousy, no-good officiating.” • Frank Layden, Utah Jazz president, on a former player: “I told him, ‘Son, what is it with you? Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’ ” • He once told the media that they didn’t know a football from a bunch of bananas, and someone in the media sent a bunch to his house. The next day he started his press conference by saying, “You guys don’t know the difference between a football and a Mercedes Benz!”

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