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News BUSINESS - Seaford Walmart celebrates completion of a major remodeling project. Page 9 HEALTH - Nanticoke Health Services’ fifth annual Tribute is November 5. Page 10 LEADERSHIP - A Seaford couple who own a business in Laurel are training for leadership. Page 12 BUDGETING - Lawmakers prepare for another tough budget cycle in new year. Page 25 POLICE - Armed robberies in Seaford and Delmar are under investigation. Page 27 SUCCESS - Today & Tomorrow attendees will hear success stories. Page 35 TONY WINDSOR - Communities mourn loss of two charitable individuals. Page 47 FUNDRAISER - Poker Run Ride to Read benefits new Seaford Library. Page 48 EDITORIAL - Help our soldiers know that we appreciate their sacrifices. Page 50

Sports RAIDERS AND BLUE JAYS - The Seaford varsity football team pulls away from Woodbridge late in Friday’s game to move to 4-2 going into this week’s contest with Delmar. Page 39 HALL OF FAmE- A Seaford resident was recently inducted into her college’s athletics hall of fame. Page 39 STARS OF THE WEEk - A Seaford football player and a Seaford soccer player are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 45

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Linda Allen, Seaford, is a volunteer with the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance and its creek watchers program. As event coordinator, she has increased the visibility of the alliance. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

‘Citizen scientists’ among award winners By Lynn R. Parks

In 2008, volunteers with the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance attended just two community fairs, in Salisbury and in Vienna, Md. In 2009, under the direction of the group’s new events coordinator, Linda Allen, volunteers with the group attended nine community fairs. They also assisted with a beach cleanup and helped to mark storm drains in Laurel and Seaford to make people aware that anything that goes down the drain ends up in the Nanticoke. On October 29, Allen, of Seaford, will be among 33 individuals, organizations and corporations that will receive Governor’s Outstanding Service Awards. She was nominated for the outstanding individual environmental volunteering in Sussex County

award by Kara Kukovitch, volunteer coordinator for the watershed alliance. “I am overwhelmed and honored,” Allen, 57, said. “I guess you would call this a major highlight of my life. It is inspiring me to keep on and do the best I can for the environment.” Also honored during the event will be the alliance’s creek watchers program, whose 36 volunteers, including Allen and her husband, Don, monitor the quality of the water in the Nanticoke River Watershed. The “citizen scientists” are a “group of hardworking, patient and caring individuals who serve as environmental stewards of the Nanticoke River,” the award selection committee said. The group is the only volunteer-run group working in the country to have its data collection system approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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“This is a big recognition for us,” said Fred Sponseller, a volunteer with the creek watchers. “It’s a nice thing to know that you are recognized for what you are doing. And this really validates our whole program.” The creek watchers program, funded by grants from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, was started in 2007. In 2008, volunteers monitored water quality at about 30 sites in the Nanticoke watershed. This year, nearly 40 volunteers are visiting 43 sites, taking water samples every two weeks through October. Collected data will be sent to Delaware and Maryland state agencies as well as to the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay program. Continued to page five

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Citizen scientists will be honored Continued from page one

Envirocorp, a water-testing company in Harrington, does the lab analysis of the water samples for free. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, helps the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance manage the data and compile an annual report on water quality. Both the 2007 report and the 2008 report are available on the alliance’s website, www.nanticokeriver.org. Allen said that her award as well as the award that the creek watchers group is getting are indication that their work is worthwhile. “We are caring about the watershed and the quality of the water for the benefit of people as well as for wildlife,” she said. Allen and her husband are members of the Nanticoke Watershed Preservation Group, where she serves as secretary and he as president. She is also a member of the National Wildlife Federation and the Delaware chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Her backyard is certified as a birding wildlife habitat and she participates in Project Feederwatch through the Cornell Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University, through which she keeps track of the birds that visit her backyard feeders. In the announcement of her award, the Office of the Governor said that Allen “connects people of all ages to the importance of the Nanticoke River, how to care for the waterways, and their rich history.” “I’m getting out the word, not only about the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance but about the environment,” she said. “I’m able to share my love and concern for the environment and express that to people, not to impose my feelings on others but just to get them to think about it.”

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Business SBA encourages businesses to always be prepared for disasters

Citing wildfires in Southern California and several storms impacting coastal regions, the U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging Americans to be prepared. “There’s a tendency to think that a largescale disaster is not going to happen ‘where I live,’” said SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills. The U.S. Small Business Administration is one of many federal, state and local government and private sector coalition partners participating in National Preparedness Month. Mills has prepared a video which can be found at www.youtube.com/sba. To prepare for disasters, SBA offers the following tips: • Develop a solid emergency response plan. Find evacuation routes from the home or business and establish meeting places.

New owner at BesTemps, Georgetown Robert A. Leone, president of BesTemps, announces the acquisition of BesTemps of Georgetown affiliate office by Donna Franklin. Franklin has over seven years experience with BesTemps in the Salisbury home office as the firms Payroll and Customer Service manager. She has been crossed trained in all areas of recruitment and payroll processing operations. Franklin took possession of the BesTemps of Georgetown location on Aug. 1 and is operating under the current name and at the current location. Before acquiring BesTemps of Georgetown, Franklin worked in that facility for six months to learn the clients and get involved in the community. BesTemps has been in business since 1976 and has seven offices servicing a five state area.

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Griffith to speak at Manor House By Anne Nesbitt

On Monday, Nov. 2, the Seaford Historical Society and the Methodist Manor House will present Daniel R. Griffith, renowned archaeologist, who has served as director of the Avery’s Rest Archaeological Site Recovery Project. The program will start at 7 p.m. at the Manor House. The Avery’s Rest site is located on the north side of Rehoboth Bay. It was first located in 1977 by State Archaeologists during a regional survey of potentially threatened areas. It was scheduled for destruction to provide for a housing development. It had been the home of John Avery, a prominent politi-

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cal figure in colonial times and one of the wealthiest men in Sussex County. Griffith will tell about the procedures involved and the fascinating discoveries made during the course of the archaeological digging. Griffith teaches Archaeology and Native American History at Wesley college He has held professional positions in the State of Delaware with a B.A. from The American University in Washington, D.C., and an M.A. from the University of Delaware. He will show several of the books he has written as well as many interesting artifacts. The meeting is open to the public. There is no charge. For further information call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828.

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Betty Passwaters, Laurel, surrounded by fellow employees at the Seaford Walmart, prepares to cut a ribbon to celebrate the completion of the store remodeling. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

Seaford Walmart celebrates completion of remodeling By Lynn R. Parks

The Walmart store on U.S. 13 in Seaford celebrated the completion of a store remodeling last Wednesday, with a ceremony and ribbon cutting. Store co-manager Brigette Jones also handed out grants totaling $9,500 to area schools, police departments and fire departments. “Today’s a very special day for us,” comanager Bobby Losh told the crowd gathered in front of the store. “Our ultimate goal is to make shopping here the most pleasant experience possible. We had to make improvements to do that. And in the last 10 weeks, we have done that.” Pam Lalond, Cheboygan, Wis., is a field project supervisor for Walmart. “We came into this store and turned your world upside down,” she told employees. “I know that it has been hard, but look at what we’ve accomplished.”

The store features wider aisles and new interior paint, lights and signs. The electronics department has been expanded, as have the seafood and frozen foods departments and the deli. A new section contains party supplies. Jones presented oversized checks to representatives of the organizations that received grants. Each of the six schools in the Seaford School District received $500 and the Seaford Middle School, selected at random from the district’s school, received an additional $1,000, to be distributed among 10 teachers, also selected at random. Delaware Special Olympics received a check for $1,000, as did the Seaford and Greenwood police departments and the Blades and Seaford fire companies. The VFW Virgil Wilson Post 4961, Seaford, which sent its color guard to the ceremony, received a Walmart gift card for $500.

Sarah Ramirez, who was also celebrating the fourth anniversary of her first day of work at the Seaford Walmart, cuts a cake prepared in recognition of the store’s remodeling. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

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Local authors attend book signing at Delaware Tech The Bookstore at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus held More than Textbooks! Delaware Authors Book Signing on Oct. 7. Featured authors included Sussex County residents and experienced reporters James Diehl, Mary Pat Kyle and Nancy Lynch. James Diehl’s first book “Remembering Sussex County: From Zwaanendael to King Chicken” contains 33 stories about the history of the state’s largest county. Diehl said his second book actually prompted him to write his first when History Press liked his writing style and approached him. “My first book was a fun book to write; my next one is an important book,” said Diehl, a Delaware Tech graduate and former employee. Diehl’s second book, “World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware” will be released on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Mary Pat Kyle originally wrote her book “Fenwick Island, Delaware: A Brief History” as the thesis for her master’s degree in liberal arts from the University of Delaware. “I have always been interested in Fenwick Island and thought somebody should

write about it now because people are getting older,” said Kyle. She explained that her family used to go to Bethany Beach for vacations until 1936 when her father decided to build a house on state-owned land in Fenwick Island. Later on, her father and several other homeowners bought their oceanfront lots from the state for $200. Kyle has been a year-round resident of Fenwick Island since the late 1970’s. One of Nancy Lynch’s first newspaper assignments provided the inspiration and material for her seventh book, “Vietnam Mailbag: Voices from the War, 19681972.” Lynch said she felt a responsibility to write this book which was based on her Vietnam Mailbag column in the Wilmington Morning News from May 1968 through December 1972; she received over 900 letters from soldiers in the five years she wrote the column. “This book is my tribute to all Vietnam veterans for their service,” said Lynch. “These three authors are authorities and produce wonderful books about Delaware.” said Dr. Peter Mires, bookstore manager. “We are happy to be a part of that. We want to be more involved in the

Nanticoke Health Services fifth annual Tribute is November 5

Nanticoke Health Services has announced the recipients of the fifth annual Nanticoke Tributes for Healthcare Leadership. The Nanticoke Tributes honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the provision and improvement of health care in the communities of western Sussex County. The awards will be presented at a dinner and reception Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. The Founders Award will be presented to Lawrence B. Steele III. Mr. Steele is being honored for his dedication and commitment of more than 20 years as a member of the board of directors of Nanticoke Health Services. The Charles C. Allen Jr. Philanthropy Award is being awarded to Thurman G. Adams Jr. The late state Sen. Adams is being recognized for the support he generAUTHENTIC MEXICAN

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Legion posts new flags About 20 members of American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 gathered on the first Saturday in October to clean up the front of the building and put up six new flagpoles in front of the Log Cabin Post Home. The Post has displayed the American Flag, flanked by the State of Delaware and POW/MIA flag, but this summer decided to add the flags of the five Armed Forces to the display in front of the post. The six flags flying on the poles represent the State of Delaware, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. Barry Zeiler assembles the flag pole tops.

American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 with all six new flags surrounding the American Flag, with the POW/MIA flag below. The display now shows all the services that belong to Post 6.

Setting the poles is difficult since they are tapered. Here Dave Aanderud makes sure the pole is vertical. Bob Michael (left) and Ted Kaiser (right) watch, ready to hold the pole as it is shimmed in place. Bob McBride watches from the porch, Scott James (back to camera) gets tools. Photos by Roy Lamberton, Post 6

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Program grooms future leaders For most of his adult life, Terry A. Strine worked with leaders – political, business, non-profit leaders. It convinced him there just wasn’t enough of them in Delaware. He decided he had two choices. He could sit around wringing his hands complaining, or he could do something. Sitting around is not in Strine’s DNA, he said. Thus was planted the seed, now a thriving, young leadership foundation, “Leadership Delaware, Inc.” “There are never too many leaders of vision,” said Strine. Leadership Delaware is a non-profit organization founded to provide men and women from different cultures and backgrounds with exposure to new information and viewpoints on important current issues. After 10 months of classes, two days every month, the graduates will return to their communities with leadership skills and resources to take active roles in many different avenues. Over the 10-month program, fellows are exposed to more than 100 of Delaware’s outstanding leaders, in a series of intimate, off the record, insiders views of what makes Delaware tick. “Leadership Delaware creates a great opportunity to become well rounded in a wide range of topics which are vital to Delaware’s future. And the networking and contacts are second to none,” said Tim Smith, of Seaford. Leadership Delaware looks for young participants, generally between the ages of 25 and 40, who are already involved in their communities or activities, but could

use a little rounding out of their knowledge. The idea is that after graduation, the participant then has many years to make a difference. So far the program has been able to accept the best and the brightest to take the course, said Strine of the inaugural class that started in February 2009. “We would like to fill the pipeline with young Pete duPonts and young Jack Markells,” said Strine. To help with the program, Strine actually convinced former governor, Pierre S. “Pete” duPont to serve on the board. Strine went to duPont with the idea for the program all laid out, said duPont. DuPont was one of the first speakers for the group and has attended several of the sessions. Strine did a lot of homework as well in trying to balance speakers and topics. Those addressing the fellows include policy makers, captains of industry, founders of non-profits, legislators, educators and activists. “Leadership Delaware is a professional and effective program for any future leader. The impressive experience and depth of our speakers gave us all an understanding of the heritage and current trends of our great state of Delaware. The knowledge and contacts I have gained has been invaluable,” said Ann Smith, of Seaford. Strine has found he’s not alone in his feelings of the need to develop young leaders. He’s had more than 100 speakers to the group. Most of them jumped at the chance to help. For more information on Leadership Delaware, visit www.leadershipdelaware. org or call Terry Strine at 302-593-6680.

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Road construction project nearing completion at Woodbridge school By Cathy Shufelt

There is a lot going on in the Woodbridge School District right now. Director of Administrative Services for the Woodbridge School District, Brian Bassett, updated board of education members on the various construction and maintenance projects throughout the district during the board of education’s Oct. 6 meeting. Bassett told board members that the road construction project at the elementary school is expected to be completed by the deadline; however, it may be a bit delayed due to rain. “We are 74 days into a 90-day contract, and we are hopeful that the contractor can meet the deadline, but rain may delay this a bit,” said Bassett. The contractor will have to replace some of the soil on the road due to the rain before asphalting can begin. Grass seed and a hedge will be planted soon. In depth landscaping work on the site will be completed after the construction project is completed. Bassett has spoken to three landscaping contractors about submitting bids for this work. Bassett also reported that concrete for new sidewalks and the new entrance will be poured shortly. Other projects include seeding various areas at the athletic field, completing a storm water management pond, replacing old carpet with tile floors, painting and building a greenhouse at the middle school. The district is also engaged in a district wide cleaning of its storage areas. Desks, chairs and other unused items will be sent back to the state or thrown away if they cannot be used again. The state will sell any useful items. Bassett commended the district’s maintenance crew for their hard work over the last several weeks. Assistant Superintendent Heath Chasonov reported that student enrollment in the district is up and this means that the district will be receiving more funding from the state. School districts throughout the state completed their “unit” counts on

Sept. 30, and based on those numbers the state determines the amount of Division I funding for teachers, etc. that a district will receive. This allows school systems to hire more teachers and other staff members where needed. Division II funding determines the funding districts receive for utilities and supplies, and Woodbridge should be receiving more funds for these as well. Superintendent Kevin Carson thanked the Nanticoke Rotary Club and the Woodbridge PTO for their donation of dictionaries to the district’s third graders.

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A single voice speaking out, a lone gesture of kindness or a solitary act of good will — the power of one is impactful. And now during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s an ideal time to look at what each one of us can do to bring the serious subject of domestic violence to light. Domestic violence does not discriminate. While men are not immune to this issue, statistics show that 23.6% of women report at least one lifetime episode of intimate-partner violence. That’s a sister, a mother, or a daughter you may know who is a victim or who has been affected by domestic violence. Although we can’t stop domestic violence overnight, we can work to shift the statistics in a positive direction. All it takes is one. One person to donate his or her old wireless phone to HopeLine, Verizon Wireless’ phone recycling and reuse program. The no-longer used phone, quite possibly stored and forgotten, not only represents an opportunity to help give a victim a connection to support or emergency services but also a link to friends, family and potential employers. HopeLine collects old wireless phones, batteries and accessories from any wireless service provider at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide or by mail using the postage-paid label available at www.verizonwireless.com/hopelinemailinglabel.

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The Internal Revenue Service wants to remind taxpayers that fall is a good time to conduct a review of their tax situation. Take into account the latest tax changes, check your withholding status and start organizing your records. Remember to avoid any unsolicited e-mails claiming to come from the IRS. Don’t become a victim of “phishing” scams. “Some tax breaks and a review of your current tax situation may result in a bigger refund or less taxes to be paid come tax time,” said Delaware’s IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. “The Internal Revenue Service offers these tax tips for you to consider.” Recovery tax provisions The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to take advantage of the numerous tax breaks made available earlier this year in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The recovery law provides tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, people purchasing new cars, those interested in making their homes more energy efficient and parents and students paying for college. For more information on the Recovery tax provisions, visit the IRS.gov home page and access the Tax Benefits of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 section. Educators save receipts The IRS reminds teachers and other educators to save their receipts. The Educator Expense Deduction allows teachers and other educators to deduct the cost of books, supplies, equipment and software used in the classroom based on their receipts. Eligible educators include those who work at least 900 hours during a

school year in an elementary or secondary school. Worth up to $250, the deduction is available whether or not the educator itemizes deductions. Help to small business owners The small business section of IRS.gov provides a one-stop resource for information on starting, operating and closing a business. Whether a person is just considering opening a business or has years of small business experience, IRS provides a wide range of resource tools and educational assistance. The IRS also offers an “A-Z Index for Businesses” to assist small business owners in readily locating desired information. For more information, visit www.irs.gov/smallbiz. Withholding status The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take a few minutes to check their withholding to make sure what is being taken out of their paychecks matches their projected taxes. If not enough is withheld; individuals will owe tax at the end of the year and may, in some cases, have to pay a penalty. If too much tax is withheld, they will lose the use of this money until they get their refund. Individuals should check their withholding if there are significant personal or financial changes in their life. Online assistance is available at IRS.gov. Click on “IRS Withholding Calculator” on the “Individuals” page. With the help of current pay stubs and a copy of last year’s tax form, users can check to see if they are withholding the right amount. Information from this automated calculator can then be used to revise a W-4 with your employer.

Good tax records You can avoid headaches at tax time by keeping track of your receipts and other records throughout the year. Good recordkeeping will help you remember the various transactions you made during the year, which in turn may make filing your return a less taxing experience. Remember, good recordkeeping will ensure you do not miss out on any tax deductions.

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Community Bulletin Board on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse, includes a fashion show (clothing courtesy of Peebles), lunch, Chinese auction, 50/50 and door prizes. Tickets are $20 per person. For ticket information, call 337-9733.

NHS plans Basket Bingo The Employee Activity Committee of Nanticoke Health Services will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Seaford Moose. The filled basket bingo will consist of 20 games and feature several Longaberger baskets as prizes. Tickets are $25 at the door. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, attendees wearing pink will receive a ticket for an exclusive Longaberger Horizon of Hope basket. Refreshments will be available. For more information, contact the EAC at 302-629-6611, ext. 2404 or MorrisR@ nanticoke.org.

‘Couture & Class’ fashion show Glamour and style will be center stage during the second Couture & Class fashion show and luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Carter Partnership Center at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown. Proceeds from the show, which is hosted by the Jack F. Owens Campus Development Council, will be used to benefit Delaware Tech students in Sussex County. The featured announcer will be Cacia Batts, of Middletown, the reigning Mrs. Delaware 2009. New this year will be a historical exhibit of formal gowns that were worn by Elsie Williams, wife of former U.S. Senator John J. Williams of Millsboro. There will also be a silent auction of travel packages to various locations; and at the show’s end, a shopping bazaar from which attendees can purchase their favorite runway items. A portion of the proceeds from that sale will be donated to the college. Tickets are $25 per person and include lunch: $10 of that price is tax-deductible. A table for eight may be reserved for $175. Seating is limited; tickets are available by reservation only until Nov. 13. To purchase tickets, call Delaware Tech at 855-1659 or visit www.dtcc.edu/fashionshow.

Friends fundraiser The Friends of the Bridgeville Library have another delicious fundraiser to promote. All you have to do is enjoy a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury IHOP locations, any day, any meal. Fill out the comment card, staple your receipt to it and drop it off at The Bridgeville Library, Bridgeville Town Hall, or The Providence Sales Cottage at Heritage Shores.

People’s Place Fundraiser The Red Hat Lady Bugs of Bridgeville are sponsoring a fashion show fundraiser for the People’s Place, an abused women’s shelter. The event, which will take place

Bethel Historical Society From 5 to 9 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month through December, the Laurel Pizzaria is generously helping the Bethel Historical Society with an on-going fundraiser. You can pick up a coupon at the restaurant and when you pay the society will receive 10 percent.

Jones Boys Benefit Concert The Jones Boys will perform at the Nanticoke Senior Center in Seaford on Friday, Oct. 30, at 12:30 p.m. Originally known as the “Good Ole Boys,” the band will perform country, gospel, ‘50’s rock, original songs and bluegrass. All proceeds will benefit the Nanticoke Senior Center building fund. For more information, call 629-4939.

Festival of Trees Delaware Hospice’s premier fundraiser, the Festival of Trees offers visitors a magnificent display of decorated trees and wreaths and activities for everyone in the family. In Sussex County, the Festival of Trees will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6, at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown. For details call 302-855-2344 or visit www.delawarehospice.org.

Bingo benefits scholarship fund Join us for a night of Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 21, to benefit the Spuck & Lib Bennett Scholarship Fund, a Delmarva scholarship awarded to students entering the field of education. The event will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, located on Alexander Avenue, just off Salisbury Boulevard in Salisbury, Md. Games begin at 7 p.m., with a special early bird game at 6:30. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 410-749-1981 for directions. The bingo will feature prizes including Vera Bradley Bags, Longaberger Baskets, Harley-Davidson items as well as other donations from the community. There will also be door prizes, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and food for sale. Tickets are $20 in advance and may be purchased at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City and Harley-Davidson of Seaford. For more information, or to make a donation to the scholarship, contact Helen at Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, 410629-1599 or Ashley and Kathy at HarleyDavidson of Seaford 629-6161.

ness, recognize your organization, church or social group by purchasing a commemorative brick which will become a part of history as the “New Seaford Library & Cultural Center” opens in 2010. The bricks will be placed on the Reading Terrace of the Seaford Library & Cultural Center. Cost for the 4x8 decorative bricks is $100 each which includes three lines of engraved upper case text. Proceeds support the capital campaign. Order forms may be obtained from the circulation desk at the library, online at www.seaford.lib. de.us or by contacting Friends President Peggy Boyd at 536-1449 or Vice President Connie Halter at 628-0554.

Read Aloud training Dance tickets on sale Mt. Olivet Father Daughter Dance tickets will go on sale on Sunday, Nov. 8, from noon to 2 p.m. (or until sold out) at Mt. Olivet UMC in Seaford. Tickets are $7.50 each. The dance will be held on Friday, Jan. 29, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department.

Library commemorative brick sale Honor your family or loved one, remember a loved one, advertise your busi-

Read Aloud volunteer training session will be held Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. in the Seaford Public Library, 402 North Porter St., Seaford. Call 856-2527 to sign up for training or for further information. Volunteer readers are needed at various reading sites in Sussex County.

Rabies Vaccination Clinic A Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at Seaford Fire Hall, rain or shine, $13 Rabies, $10 distemper. Cash only. Leashes or carriers required. Sponsored by Homeless Cat Helpers Inc.

Cemetary House Residents are ready for you.

17th Annual Cemetery House Home of the Grave Digger Sponsored by Charity Lodge #27

Fridays and saturdays

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OcTober 16 17 23 24 & 30 31 Park next to the Laurel Firehouse on 10th St. & ride the wagon to the Haunted House!

Tickets will be sold from 7:00 - 11:00pm Admission $8.00 s #HILDREN 5NDER FREE

SCGS plans fundraiser

RECEIVE $1.00 OFF ADMISSION WITH A NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM DONATION

The Sussex County Genealogical Society will host a fundraiser at the Roadhouse Steak Joint in Rehoboth Beach on Monday, Nov. 2. Mention the SCGS and a percentage of the entire day’s receipts will be used to further the Society’s advancement of genealogical initiatives in Sussex County. For more information, call 8755418 or visit http://scgsdelaware.org.

(Limit one discount per person)

FUN NEW ATTRACTIONS!

Hungry Howies supports ACS For every pizza purchased in October, Hungry Howies locatd on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford, will make a contribution to the American Cancer Society. Cancer ribbons will be available at Hungry Howies and the ACS will be at the restaurant every Friday night with information.

Proceeds to beneﬁt the Boy Scouts of America and other worthwhile charities.

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Thanks to everyone for your support!

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Holiday bazaar and luncheon

Historical Society raffle

Student art exhibit

Holiday bazaar and chicken salad luncheon ($6.50 for luncheon), on Friday, Nov. 6. Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Holiday Shop Bazaar at Methodist Manor House, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pineapple Boutique and Thrift Shop open, too.

The Seaford Historical Society is offering a raffle featuring a day on the Nanticoke River in the spring of 2010. This allday excursion accommodates a party of six people on a boat ride that leaves from the Marina at Nanticoke River Marine Park in Blades, Seaford. Other festivities included with this trip are mid-morning snacks on-board ship, lunch in Vienna, Md., a self-guided walking tour of historic Vienna, a visit to the Vienna Heritage Museum and refreshments on the ride back to Seaford in the afternoon. A raffle ticket costs only $5 or five tickets may be purchased for $20. Tickets are available at the Seaford Museum which is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m., or at the Ross Mansion which is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. At other times call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828 for tickets. The drawing will take place at the Victorian Christmas at the Ross Mansion on Dec. 13, 2009.

Laurel Public Library is exhibiting artwork by 19 student artists from Laurel Intermediate/Middle School. Compound photographic portraits will be on display now through November 5 in the Story Room.

Bethany Church, Lowes Crossing Rd. The church is eight miles east of Laurel on Route 24 (turn right, church on left). All you can eat fried chicken, real mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, greens, beans and corn, rolls, assorted drinks and desserts. Adults $10, kids $5, carry-outs and bake table.

Sunkissed Tanning food drive

American Legion Halloween Party

Sunkissed Tanning is currently having a food drive for Laurel families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. If you bring in five non-perishable items, you wll get a free tan (up to 10 tans). Last year they collected 867 cans and 50 gift bags for children for Christmas. Their goal is to collect 1,000 cans this year. You can donate a toy, too. Sunkissed Tanning is located at Calioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Plaza in Laurel, and can be reached by calling Margi at 875-1622.

Laurel American Legion Post 19 will hold its annual Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2-4 p.m. Children 12-years old and younger are invited. There will be games, prizes, snacks and costume awards. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

SHS Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;99 reunion Seaford Class of 1999 will hold a 10 year reunion on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Seaford Fire Hall. Cost is $30 per person. RSVP by Nov. 1. For more information, contact Alexis McFarland Spade at biglex04@hotmail.com or 570-274-3098.

Seaford Christmas Parade Plans are under way for the 2009 Seaford Christmas Parade. Touted as the largest Christmas Parade on Delmarva, Seaford hosts an extravagant evening parade the first Saturday in December. This year, the parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 5; step off is at 7 p.m. The parade is sponsored by the Downtown Seaford Association and the City of Seaford. The Grand Marshall is Dick Collison.To sign up, go online to www.mychristmasparade.com. Entry forms and parade rules are also available at Seaford City Hall, Dickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barber Shop, Fantasy Beauty Salon, Seaford Harley-Davidson and Mortgage Network Solutions.

Halloween parade & party Downtown Seaford Association presents Halloween Parade & Party on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Parade Route: Line-up at 6:15 p.m., Cedar at High Street. Parade starts at 7 p.m., High to Arch Street. Arch to King Street / Seaford Fire Hall. Must be in costume to enter. Goodies at the party. Cash prizes for costume contest.

Seaford Library â&#x20AC;˘ The Seaford Library will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 22, for Sussex County Library Staff Development. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. â&#x20AC;˘ Christmas Tunes for Dulcimer Musicians at Seaford Library. Registration required. Fridays, Oct. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call John Kisela at 628-1944. â&#x20AC;˘ Seaford Library Board Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Baby Bookworms, a story time for infants, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Tales, a story time for walkers, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Story Time for ages 3-5, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www. seaford.lib.de.us. â&#x20AC;˘ The Seaford District Library has joined IHOP to raise money for the library. Eat a meal at the Seaford, Dover, Rehoboth, or Salisbury, Md. IHOP locations and return an itemized receipt along with a comment card to the Seaford District Library. We must have the comment cards with itemized receipts in order to receive reimbursement. The Seaford Library will receive 10% of the total receipt. â&#x20AC;˘ The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Science and Religionâ&#x20AC;? book discussion will meet at an alternate location on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Rose Harrison at 6292524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

The Christmas Boutique The Christmas Boutique will once again be featured in the Ross Mansion gift shop at the annual Victorian Christmas on Dec. 11, 12 and 13. Each member of the Seaford Historical Society is asked to contribute one item. Handmade gifts in the price range of $10 to $20 are most popular. Items may be left in the gray box on the front porch of the Ross Mansion at any time. For further information, call Shirley Skinner at 629-9378 or Diane Thomas at 629-2085.

LHS Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;69 The Laurel Class of 1969 will hold its 40th reunion on Friday, Nov. 27, at the Georgia House in Laurel. Contact leeann561@comcast.net if you did not receive your invitation.

LHS Class of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;84 Laurel Class of 1984 will hold their 25th class reunion on Friday, Nov. 27, at Chef Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chateau deâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ville in Salisbury, Md. Contact Joel Wharton at 238-7147 if you did not receive your invitation.

Fried chicken buffet A fried chicken buffet will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 6 p.m., at

College & Career Fair Laurel High School, 1133 S. Central Ave., will hold a College and Career Fair on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. Transportation provided for Laurel residents. Join us for an evening of two- and four-year colleges, trade schools, career planning, trades and military. Businesses included medical, poultry, banking, culinary, real estate, insurance and more. This is sponsored by Laurel High School Guidance Department. For more information contact Dale Oddo, Joyce Sessoms or Clarence Giles at 875-6124.

LHS seeks used caps and gowns Laurel High School is requesting a donation of used graduation caps and/or gowns for needy families. These items will be loaned to students in need of graduation attire assistance. Bring or send your caps and/or gowns to the high school.

Notice of utility work Chesapeake Utilities will be replacing selected existing gas mains in Seaford, over the next few months. This project will be implemented using the directional drill method of construction to minimize disruption to business and residences in the area. If you require additional information or would like to view the project drawings you may contact Chesapeake Utilities at 1-410-548-5515 or Charles Anderson with the City of Seaford at 302-629-9173. Location â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stein Highway (west bound) from Porter Street to Elm Drive. Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Construction is scheduled to start in early October and last for 4-6 weeks.

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009 10 - Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson; Dec. 8 - Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier. To obtain a copy of the book before each discussion, visit the Greenwood Public Library or call Robin Miller at 3495309.

The annual membership fee is $12 per person and financial assistance is available. Adult volunteers are needed to lead and assist with troops. For more information, visit www.GSCB.org or call 800-3749811 or 410-742-5107.

WHS reunion Woodbridge High School classes of 1988, ‘89 and ‘90 will hold a combined reunion at the Bridgeville Fire Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7. For details contact Dionne Parker Keeler at dionnepk@yahoo.com or 302337-3099.

Chorus show The Tri County Chorus will present a Variety Show to benefit Delaware’s three County Food Banks on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. at Heritage Shores’ Ball Room in Bridgeville. The show will include singing, dancing, skits and jokes. Guest entertainers will be Bo Dickerson, Everette Hart, Bob Murphy and Drs. Nancy and Sammy Magrone. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Tri County Chorus president and music director, Susanne Layton, at 8757809 or Terry Wright at 875-7931.

Golf tournament CHEER Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. start time at Heritage Shores Golf Club, Bridgeville. For more information call Elizabeth Walls or John Argo, 302-856-5187.

Genealogy Open House The Bridgeville Public Library will hold a genealogy open house on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a guided tour by Alice Min of the New Genealogy and Local History Room, and the procedure to access the collection. A discussion group meeting on future collection additions, and suggestions for speakers will follow. Min will also be available on the first and third Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment for assistance as needed. For more information call the library, 337-7401.

Fall bazaar

Railroad open house DelMarVa Model Railroad Club’s 24th Annual Open House, located at 103 East State St., Delmar, Camelot Hall, second floor. Free admission and free parking — Nov. 28 & 29, Dec. 5 & 6, Jan. 9 & 10, Jan. 16 & 17; Saturday hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday’s noon to 5 p.m. Operating layouts: N-Scale, N Trak Modules, HO Layout, O Gauge Tinplate, O Scale Lionel, LGB (G Gauge). Train videos to view and raffles.

Safe Halloween for kids Delmar Church of Prophecy presents a safe place for your kids, “Trunks of Treats.” Dress up in costumes. Free snacks, games and fun at the Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 and Dorothy Road, (3 miles north of MD/DE state line), Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m. For more information call 875-7824.

Join us at the Greenwood Cheer Center for a presentation on “Updating Emergency Service Plans,” on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 12:30 p.m. This is a free program to prepare individuals in case of a natural disaster or emergency. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Book discussion series Savor suspenseful tales and sample sweet treats during Greenwood Public Library’s fall book discussion series, “Delectable Discussions.” Each month a different culinary mystery will be featured. Enjoy a discussion of the book and a sample of one of the book’s recipes. Discussions are free and will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Greenwood Library. Books for discussion include: Nov.

Dinner Club The Greenwood Cheer Activity Center will host the Greenwood Dinner Club on Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. in October. It will be an evening of fellowship and a delicious dinner entrée, dessert and beverage. Cost for members is $5 and non-members is $6. For menus or more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

CHEER Halloween Party The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center will host a Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be refreshments, music, games and a costume parade with prizes for best costumes. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

The Friends of the Delmar Library will sponsor a Book and Bake Sale fundraiser in the Hayman Meeting Room at the Delmar Library on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Many slightly used and some new books along with baked goods will be available at reasonable prices. The sale is Friday, Oct 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. All funds go toward new library programs and materials. For more information, call 8469894.

Beef & dumplings dinner

On Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.) a stage play “Just Married?” will be held at Woodbridge Elementary School, Rt. 13 (South) & Governors Avenue, Greenwood. Tickets are $10 in advance (or $15 at the door), Tickets are non-refundable. Story line - Betty Daniels is a recent widower who’s happy her husband has finally “kicked the bucket.” Now that he’s gone she’s making big plans on how to spend all the money he left her. But when her oldest daughter, Debbie leaves her abusive husband, her wild and crazy son, Jack gets kicked out of the house, she has no other alternative but let them move back home.

Pirate Day at the library

The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council invites all girls in kindergarten to twelfth grades and adults interested in learning more about Girl Scouts to attend an informational meeting at Bridgeville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Updating emergency plans

The Greenwood Cheer Activity Center will hold a card and game night on Thursday evenings in October from 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for rook, dominoes and uno or bring your friends to set-up a table of games of your choosing. Beverages and refreshments will be available or you can come early for dinner. For table set-up or more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Book and Bake Sale

A stage play ‘Just Married?’

Girl Scouts informatinal meeting

The Greenwood Cheer Activity Center will host a Fall Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, a clothing sale, baked goods and a soup and sandwich luncheon. Table space is available for a fee. For details call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Card & game night

The Delmar Chorus Boosters will hold an all-you-can-eat beef and dumpling dinner on Sunday, Nov. 8, 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 at 200 West State Street in Delmar. All proceeds from the dinner will support the programs and events of the middle and high school choruses at Delmar School. Rumor has it that Pirate Miguel will be seen skulking about the Delmar Public Library on Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join us as we plunder his treasure chests, sample pirate grub and swig pirate groll. Children of all ages are welcome. The Delmar Library is located at 101 N. Bi-State Blvd., Delmar.

• Nationally known Southern Recording Artists • Seating is Limited!

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Where: The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 Seating is Limited! Call Today to Reserve your Seat 302-628-8172 or E-mail the-lighthousechurch@comcast.net

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former Lt. Governor of Delaware and candidate for U.S. Congress. Contact Betsy Davis at 875-7691 for tickets.

Trunk or treat in Greenwood

Seaford AARP trips

AARP Membership

Come on out and visit trunks, get some treats, and play some games in the parking lot of Greenwood United Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. Judge who has the best decorated trunk, win prizes and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies in the Education Hall after you’ve visited each trunk. Greenwood UMC is located on the corner of Church and West Market Streets in Greenwood. For more information, call 302-349-4047.

The North Carolina Christmas at the Biltmore trip planned for Nov. 16-20 has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Dec. 2 - American Music Theater Christmas Show & Millers Restaurant, $92; six seats available. March 1-3, 2010 - Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun in Connecticut; $235 double. March 31, 2010 - Washington, D.C. to see the Cherry Blossoms. A buffet lunch on the Spirit of Washington; $71 For more information, contact Rose Wheaton at 629-7180.

AARP Seaford Area Chapter 1084 of Western Sussex County membership meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall in Seaford, at 1:30 p.m. Stephen Rose, the president and chief executive officer of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be the guest speaker. This chapter is open for membership to persons 50+ and better. Call Gladys Bonowicz, chapter president, at 875-1519 for more information about this chapter.

See ‘The Lion King’

39th Dist. Democrats

Limited seats are available for a trip to see Disney’s breathtaking musical “The Lion King” on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia; the trip is sponsored by Adult Plus+ at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. For more information or to reserve orchestra seats, contact the Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

The 39th District Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Pizza King in Seaford. New members are welcome. For information, call Maggie Callaway at 629-4846.

LeCates family reunion

Olde Seaford Block Watch

Ruritan Club buffet

Come and enjoy “A Women’s Service About Prayer” on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m., at Greenwood United Methodist Church. Pause from your busy schedule and join with other women for an evening to re-energize, rejuvenate and refresh your prayer life. Hear the message from the Rev. Dr. Sandra Steiner-Ball, share in praise and worship music, enjoy the singing of Kelly and Karissa Yoder, and gather in fellowship and enjoy light refreshments following the service. For more information, call 302-349-4047.

Trick or treat The town of Blades trick or treating will be held October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Adult Plus day trips Enjoy day trips in October sponsored by the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. On Saturday, Oct. 24, follow the yellow brick road to the “The Wizard of Oz” at the Dupont Theatre. Enjoy a day shopping, sightseeing or watching a show in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Don’t miss the international blockbuster exhibit “Diana: A Celebration” at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 29. Visit the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, or Port of Discovery during a day on your own at the inner harbor in Baltimore on Saturday, Oct. 31. For more information or to sign up for these trips, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Radio City tickets Limited tickets are available for a trip to see the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, sponsored by Adult Plus+ at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. The “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” features the world-famous Radio City Rockettes’ signature high-kicks and precision choreography in several showstopping numbers. For more information call at 856-5618.

Vacation with Del Tech Take a vacation with the Adult Plus+ program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Explore Egypt in the 12-day “Splendors of the Nile” trip from Oct. 22 through Nov. 2. The group will travel on a luxurious three-night cruise including visits to ancient temples at Aswan, KomOmbo, Edfu and Luxor. Take an 18-day trip “down under” to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji from Oct. 21 through Nov. 7. Experience the joy of the season during the nine-day “Christmas Cruise on the Danube” trip to Germany and Austria from Nov. 30 through Dec. 8. Travelers will explore cathedrals and several Christmas markets including Germany’s oldest and most famous, Nuremburg’s Christmas Market, which began in 1628. Celebrate the Christmas season during the sevenday “Nashville Country Christmas at the Opryland Hotel” from Dec. 2-8. Experience the joy of Christmas during the four-day “Christmas Extravaganza” trip to Washington, D.C. and the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. Take a Christmas tour of Washington, guided by author/historian Antony Pitch. To sign up for a trip call 302-856-5618.

Olde Seaford Block Watch Fall Clean Up will meet on Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. at City Hall Parking Lot for gloves, bats, vest and directions. Property owners and tenants: please pick up cans, bottles and papers in your yard and the street area of your residence; please help the street cleaner every Thursday by moving your vehicle off the street.

S.C. Women’s Democratic Club The Sussex County Women’s Democrat Club is holding its annual TrumanKennedy dinner at 6 p.m., at Bridgeville Fire Hall on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Keynote speaker is John Carnel

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. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome.

Acorn Club The G.F.W.C.-Acorn Club of Seaford is having a business meeting and a program on “The Arts” on Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Seaford Museum. .

The Daniel Burton LeCates Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Grange Hall in Laurel at 2 p.m. All-you-can-eat Sunday Breakfast Buffet served by the Galestown Ruritan Club, on the fourth Sunday of each month now through June 7-10 a.m. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 children 6-12 years, at the Galestown (Md) Community Hall, 5833 School House Road.

AGO seeks members The Southern Delaware Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), which seeks to promote appreciation of all aspects of organ and choral music, invites everyone who is interested in music to join the chapter. For details, call 629-8033.

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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.

Women’s Service

USCG Auxiliary

Tuesday - Buy A Combo Get Reg. Ice Cream Cone FREE Wednesday $ 00 1 Hamburgs & Hot Dogs $ 00 1 Fries $ 00 1 Sodas $ 00 1 Ice Cream Cones

Thursday - 2 Large Italian Subs $1200 Friday - Beef & Dumplings, 2 Vegs. & Roll $899 Saturday - Ham, Baked Pineapple, 2 Sides & Roll $799 Sunday - Chicken & Dumplings, 2 Sides & Roll $899

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Church Bulletins Christmas Extravaganza

Trinity UMC on Phillips Hill Road in Laurel needs vendors (crafts, home sales companies, etc.) for their Christmas Extravaganza, which will be held at the church on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $10 charge per table and we have limited availability. For more information or to reserve a table, call 8754741.

LMA holds monthly meetings

The Laurel Ministerial Association will meet the last Wednesday of the month (Oct. 28) at 9 a.m. at St. Philips Episcopal Church unless otherwise announced. The LMA is open to all Christian denominations and we welcome all pastors and ministers to the meeting. We are a fellowship of Christian pastors working to bring the Good News to our community through our services. For more information, contact the Rev. Julie Lewis at 8754741.

Mt. Pleasant Fall Festival

On Saturday, Oct. 24, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church (three miles west of Laurel) will host a Fall Festival. Food will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and carry-outs will be available. The menu includes oyster fritters, chicken salad and hot dog sandwiches, homemade soups, homemade ice cream and various baked goods. The festival will also feature crafts and white elephant items.

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat at Laurel Wesleyan Church on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to

7:30 p.m. Join us for a night of safe family fun. We will be handing out candy in the parking lot at each theme decorated car trunk. Also, enjoy free hayrides, hot chocolate and popcorn. For more information, call 302-875-5380.

2009 Western Sussex Crop Walk

On Sunday, Nov. 1, Western Sussex churches and organizations have the opportunity to support families, both locally and globally, by walking in the 2009 Western Sussex CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk. CROP Hunger Walks are interfaith hunger education and fundraising events sponsored by Church World Service (CWS) and organized by CWS/CROP regional offices across the U.S. This is the 15th CROP Walk held in Western Sussex where more than $52,000 has been raised to date. Twenty five percent of the donations are returned back to the local community. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School. The walk starts at 2 p.m. and will lead to the Seaford Food Closet. Walkers are asked to bring canned goods to deliver to the food closet. For details call Eleanor Terrell at 628-1515 or John Blevins at 841-7450.

Young to speak at conference

Wm. Paul Young, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of The Shack will be the featured adult seminar speaker Nov. 21-22, at the Ocean City, Md. Convention Center in conjunction with the ALIVE 2009: UP Conference. Young will share his story and what led to writing his best-selling novel in a three-

part series scheduled for: Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30 to 11:50 a.m. and 9 to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 22, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The adult seminar, open to the general public, is $50 per person. Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Register by Nov. 1 at www. itickets.com/order/new/233516 or by calling 1-877-896-3802.

Mt. Zion hosts dinner

Mt. Zion Methodist Church, located on 13A between Seaford and Laurel, will be hosting a beef and dumpling dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24. The buffet dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Carry-outs are available at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and carry-outs, and $5 for children.

No-Talent â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Talent Showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Laurel Baptist Church will be hosting a No-Talent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Talent Showâ&#x20AC;? Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. Come join us for a large dose of fun and laughter. Any questions, call Shirley at 875-2314. (The church is located at 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, West side of 13A, approximately 2 miles south of town.)

Kidstuf 103 at Alliance Church

Atlanta Road Alliance Church in Seaford is offering Kidstuf 103 on Wednesday evenings. Kidstuf is a program designed for children and parents to attend together. Each month features a different Biblical virtue using music, drama, a storyteller and games. The virtue for September is wisdom. A light supper is served at 6:15 p.m., followed by the program at 6:45

p.m. Kidstuf is designed for kindergarten through 6th grade; however, parents are welcome to bring their preschoolers with them. Registration is free. No drop-offs. For more information, call 629-5600 or visit www.atlantaroadcma.org

St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newsletter

St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church offers its newsletter on line and also, via e-mail. Our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letterâ&#x20AC;? is published approximately once a month and will be available on our website www. stlukesseaford.org. You can also join our e-mail list if you send a request to StLukesEpis@comcast.net St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services are Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and Thursday evenings, Holy Eucharist and Healing at 6 p.m. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato is the Rector/ Pastor.

Fall Bible study

All Saints Episcopal Church in Delmar, has resumed its fall bible study. All are welcome to share this informal fellowship, led by Father Custer Ruley. The study begins at 1 p.m. every Wednesday, at the church located at 10th and Grove streets.

Right to Life banquet planned

Pam Tebow, mother of University of Florida quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, will speak at the Delaware Right to Life annual banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Christiana Hilton in Newark. She will bring her pro-life message to Delaware on Nov. 4, at the DRTL annual banquet. Tickets are

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

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

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

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

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

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

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

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

(302) 875-3644 The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html Holy Eucharist with Healing Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Church School ~ 9:30 am

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

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

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

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

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$50 per person ($55 after Oct. 30), $30 for students and can be obtained by visiting www.derighttolife.org, or by contacting Betty Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley at 302-453-8846 or betty@derighttolife.org. The event will also feature a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Delaware Right to Life Education Fund.

Christ Lutheran flea market

Safe Halloween for kids

Woodland UMC family dinner

Christ Lutheran Church, 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, will hold a flea market on Oct. 24, from 7 a.m. to noon. For table reservation contact Eric Stanton at 628-1946 - one free space. Pastor is the Rev. Andrew C. Watkins.

Delmar Church of Prophecy presents a safe place for your kids, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trunks of Treats.â&#x20AC;? Dress up in costumes. Free snacks, games and fun at the Delmar Church of God of Prophecy, Rt. 13 and Dorothy Road, (3 miles north of MD/DE state line), Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 875-7824.

Woodland United Methodist Church will host a family Halloween Dinner and Costume Party on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. The church is located 4.5 miles west of Seaford, next to the Woodland Ferry. Call church for reservations and information, 629-5404 or 629-8775.

Patronal Feast Day

Gospel Concert

On Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church celebrated Patronal Feast Day. St. Luke is the patron saint of artists, bachelors, bookbinders, brewers, butchers, doctors, glass makers, glass workers, gold workers, goldsmiths, lacemakers, lace workers, notaries, painters, physicians, sculptors, stained glass workers and surgeons. Tradition tells us that St. Luke was the son of pagan parents, possibly born a slave, and was one of the earliest converts. Legend has that he was also a painter who may have done portraits of Jesus and His Mother, and the inspiration of his Gospel, has always led artists to his patronage. St. Luke wrote the Gospel and a history of the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles.

Sale at Wheatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church is selling tickets for a special sale at Wheatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a 20% sale on all merchandise (except Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Florals). The Christmas Shoppe will also be open. Wheatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will provide refreshments. You cannot attend the sale without a ticket which are $5 each and benefit St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church. For more information and tickets, contact Nancy Harper at 629-7272 or 745-1998. Other church members may also help you.

Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ambassadors concert

The Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ambassadors will be in concert at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church in Laurel, on Sunday, Oct. 25. at 7 p.m. Don Murray and friends will sing at 6:15 p.m. St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is located just east of U.S. 13, on Old Stage Road. For more information, contact Pastor Don at 302-856-6107 or 302-875-7900.

St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Methodist Church in Laurel will hold a Southern Gospel Concert on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Special singers presenting are Jack Andrews and Frank Silva. Come out and receive a blessing. Love offering will be taken and light refreshments offered after the service. Directions: Alt. 13 south Laurel toward Delmar. Watch for signs. Turn right on Bacon Road, turn left at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossroad, follow to church on right. For more information, call 875-2273.

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Bethel A.M.E. Church

Bethel A.M.E. Church, Milford, with the Rev. Gregory P. Nelson pastor, will hold its Community Worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton, National Action Network (president), will be the Keynote speaker. Place: Jesus Love Temple, Walnut Street, Milford. A free will offering will be taken.

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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

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St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979 Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. The Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector

Seaford Church of Christ Acapella

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SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

302- 875-4646 PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

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SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Christ Lutheran Church dinner

Christ Lutheran Church, 315 Shipley St., Seaford, will hold chicken â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n dumpling dinner on Nov. 7, from 7:30 to 6:30 p.m. We will be serving Chicken â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Dumplings, stuffing, green beans, rolls, dessert and drinks. Entertainment will be by Tony Windsor. Children 3 years and under are free; 4-11 years are $5; and 12 years to adults are $10. For tickets call church office at 6299755. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door only for prepaid will call pickup. Purchase cutoff date is Nov. 4.

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Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church 26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE

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

All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

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

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

22606 Sussex Hwy. Seaford, DE

302-359-6331 WeeklyS ervices: Sunday: 10 am Tuesday: Prayer 7-8 pm Thursday: Bible Study 7 pm

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Obituaries A. Dale Boyce, 76 A. Dale Boyce of Laurel, passed away at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. He was born in Laurel, a son of Harley and Margaret Boyce. He worked as a sales manager for Chore-Time Poultry, traveling the world to educate the poultry industry. Mr. Boyce was a true community activist. He served on numerous boards and committees. He had a true passion for his church, Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel, where he served as lay leader and taught the Sunshine Sunday school for more than 28 years. He also led the Food Bank at the church. He was a recipient of the Laurel Citizen of the Year award and the DPI Outstanding Citizen award. He was the current president of the Laurel Redevelopment Corporation Board of Directors and an active member of the Good Samaritan Shop, Laurel Star Board and Boys and Girls Club. He is also proud to have said, “he was the voice of Laurel High School football games.” He is survived by his sons, Blair Boyce and wife Kelly of Laurel, Ed Supelle and wife Sheryl of Gettysburg, Pa; daughters, Brenda James and husband Bob of Laurel and Jana Pugh and husband Mike of Laurel; sister, Bonnie Holland Roth and husband Jim of Ocean Pines, Md.; grandchildren, Susan Vanderslice and her husband Patrick of Laurel, Stephanie King and her husband David of Laurel, Jason Boyce and his wife Alison of Laurel, Jamie Pugh and his wife Ashley of Laurel, Mark Pugh, Kyle Boyce, Jara Pugh all of Laurel, Jennifer Rodi of Chicago, Ill., and Melissa Betchel of West Chester, Pa.; greatgrandchildren, Ethan and Quinton Wilkins, Kanaan King, Brendyn Vanderslice, Cade Vanderslice, Tatum Boyce, Caleb Boyce, Colbie Boyce, Gannon Pugh, Kendal Rodi, Eric Betchel, Brooke Betchel and Lydia Betchel; and two nephews, Greg Holland of Seaford and Brad Holland of California. His wife, Mildred “Mimi” Boyce preceded him in death in July 2008. A funeral service was held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel on Monday, Oct. 19. The Rev. K. Wayne Grier officiated. The Rev. Kevin English and Pastor Jerry Denton also participated. Interment was held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 200 W. Market St., Laurel, DE 19956. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home is serving the Boyce Family.

Leon F. Trivits, 99 Leon F. Trivits passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at Methodist Manor House in Seaford where he resided. Born March 28, 1910 on the family farm in Cannon, he was the son of Charles E. Trivits, mother, Anna Priestly Trivits and stepmother, Bertha Workman Trivits. He had 17 brothers and sisters. Leon was well known in the Seaford area where he owned and operated a feed

and poultry business for many years. He served as manager of the Seaford branch of Wilmington Trust from 1960 to 1970. Leon was very active in community service. He was a member of the Seaford Kiwanis Club and Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Board since 1950. He served on the Delaware Industrial Accident board, where he was chairman for seven years. He also served on the board of the Delaware State Hospital for five years. He was a member of the Seaford Golf & Country Club, playing his favorite sport, golf. He spent much time watching and cheering for the Phillies. Perhaps Leon was best known for his active role in the Delaware Republican Party. In fact, he was often referred to as the #1 Republican for the State of Delaware. He served in the state legislature as representative for the 39th District. During his term in Dover, he served as chairman of the appropriations committee and revised statutes committee. He had the distinct honor in December 1984 to cast one of the three presidential electoral votes for the state of Delaware in the old State House in Dover. Leon was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 50 years, Ethel Short Trivits, and a son, William Lee Trivits who was killed in a tragic auto accident in 1957. Also preceding him were nine brothers, Edgar, Oscar, Ralph, Webster, Robert, George, Lewis, Richard and Alfred; and six sisters, Marble Farrow, Emma Alford, Catherine Conaway, Gladys Draper, Violet Hare and Nancy Marie Roxburgh. Leon is survived by two brothers, Francis (PT) Trivits of Seaford and Ray W. Trivits; wife, Gloria Johnson Trivits of Greenwood; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Leon has requested donations may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, PO Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973 or VITAS Hospice of Delaware, 100 Commerce Dr., Christiana Corp. Ctr. #302, Newark, DE 19713.

Michael A. Bennett, 50 Michael Bennett of Herndon, Virginia, formerly from Seaford, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2009, surrounded by his family, in Reston Hospital, Reston, Virginia. Born in Seaford, Michael moved with his parents to Falls Church, Virginia in 1974 and graduated from Jeb Stuart High School. Michael relocated to Seaford and was employed by Safeway Stores for eight years before returning to Virginia, where he was employed by the Saudi Arabian embassy until the time of death. Michael is survived by his wife, Sarah; children, Kimberly and David; mother, Donna K. Bennett; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Wilson; sister, Catherine Bennett Warner and her husband Harry; brother,

John Bennett and his wife Debbie; and sister, Judy Scott and her husband Jeff. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Lt. Colonel John H. Bennett, Jr. A celebration of life mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford, on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at 11 a.m., where friends and family are invited to attend.

Raymond John Sollohub, 91 Raymond John Sollohub of Seaford, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. The Sollohubs were long-time Fort Wayne, Indiana residents who attended St. Jude’s parish for many years until the family relocated to Turkey when Mr. Sollohub took over managing the General Electric plant in Istanbul. Mr. Sollohub is survived by his four children: Curtis Sollohub of Las Vegas, New Mexico; Jody Sollohub Wilbert of Nashua, NH; Deborah Sollohub of Poway (San Diego), CA; and Catherine Sollohub Higdon of Seaford. Raymond is also survived by his seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Sollohub’s beloved wife, Josephine, died in 1978. Mr. Sollohub was a loving husband, father and grandfather who cherished his family and they cherished him. He was born in Scotia, NY, in 1918 and was a self-made man. He was orphaned as a young boy and lived in several foster homes in Upstate New York, but went on to become a successful business executive who lived a long and exciting life. A Renaissance man who could recite poetry, discuss business and politics, and build and fix just about anything with equal enthusiasm and skill, Mr. Sollohub was a kind, generous and brilliant man. He could also be cantankerous and opinionated, but even this somehow added to his charm and surely made him an unforgettable character to those who knew him. Mr. Sollohub piloted his own plane for years, and was known to show up unannounced at local airports around the country to visit friends and family accompanied by his dog Bessie as co-pilot. He served in the Army Air Corp in North Africa in WWII and graduated from Union College in Schenectady, NY. He was a manufacturing engineer with the General Electric Company and had several patents for electric motor designs and manufacturing methods. In his work, he and his family lived in many exotic locales including Istanbul, Turkey; Tabriz, Iran; and Sao Paulo, Brazil. He spoke several languages, including some Turkish, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Mr. Sollohub’s wanderlust led him to take a leave of absence from his job in 1958 to take his family on a six-month European adventure, which served to whet the family’s appetite for future travel. He

traveled throughout the world first with his wife, Josephine, then after her death, with other friends and family members. Mr. Sollohub loved to regale visitors with stories of his travel experiences and exploits. He was living proof of Mark Twain’s remark, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” A funeral Mass was held Friday, Oct. 2, and Mr. Sollohub’s ashes were buried next to his beloved Josephine in Seaford.

Irene Cordrey, 77 Irene Cordrey of Laurel, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on May 2, 1932, in Salisbury, Md., a daughter of George and Mary Ethel Wilkerson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Cordrey who Cordrey passed away on May 18, 2009. She graduated from Wicomico High School in 1948 as the youngest one in her class. She was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother who loved and cherished her family. Irene loved reading, crossword puzzles and playing Solitaire on the computer. Before her illness, she attended Delmar Wesleyan Church and enjoyed doing the church bulletins. Irene is survived by four daughters, Renne Reynolds and husband Chuck, Lora Townsend and husband Jerry, Jana Cordrey and Jamie Cordrey; grandchildren, Stacey Hitch, Phillips Reynolds, Scott Reynolds, Jerry Townsend Jr., Kevin Townsend, Mandie Moore and Lauren Townsend; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Rev. Jim Hitch and Pastor Chuck Reynolds officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.

The family of the late

Henry Edwin Nutter Jr. extend our thanks to the entire Seaford area for your acts of kindness during our loss.

Thank You

MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Kuhlman J. Milligan, 81 Kuhlman Jennings Milligan of Bridgeville, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Hurlock, Md., the son of Mollie Smith and Clarence Milligan, he was an inspector for the State Highway Division, State of Delaware. He was a member of MANCUS, and a former member of the Seaford Moose. He is survived by five daughters, Teri M. Collins and husband Ted of Delmar, Brenna M. Pizzaia and husband Terry of Laurel, Pam M. Schantz of Tucson, Ariz., Terry Thatcher of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Beverly Evans of Tucson; two sons, Stanley Milligan and wife Joyce of Westminster, Md., and Van Milligan and wife Penny of Seaford; sister, Dathiette Hearn of Laurel; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-greatgrandchild. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Wolford Milligan; a brother, Webster Milligan; and a sister, Ida Lee Calhoun. Services were Saturday, Oct. 17, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford. The Rev. Ralph Fraser officiated and burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

Dr. Charles F. Moore, 88 Dr. Charles Fairbanks Moore, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, in Charlottesville, Va. A lifelong Seaford resident, Dr. Moore lived and practiced dentistry in Seaford for 39 years. Dr. Moore was born in Blades, to Madelyn McCue Moore and Jennings H. Moore on May 20, 1921. He graduated from Seaford High School in 1939 and enrolled in an accelerated academic program at the University of Delaware, and at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the dental school of the University of Maryland. In 1943, he was awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree. He was elected into the national honorary dental fraternity, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. In 1944 he was commissioned into the Dental Corps of the United States Navy and served through World War II until 1946, attaining the rank of lieutenant, junior grade. He served with the armed forces in Heidelberg, Germany. After the war, Dr. Moore returned to Seaford where he opened his dental practice on Pine Street in 1946. His practice ranged from preventive and restorative treatments to dental surgeries performed in his office with the assistance of local physicians who administered anesthesia. He began performing oral surgery procedures at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital from the time the hospital opened in 1952. Dr. Moore retired from his dental practice in 1985. In recognition of his outstanding service to dentistry, Dr. Moore was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, and in the International College of Dentists. He was a life member and former president of the Delaware State Dental Society.

He belonged to the American Association of Dental Examiners. Dr. Moore was a civic and community leader. He was elected to the State Board of Health, serving as president from 1961-63. Dr. Moore spearheaded the drive for the fluoridation of Seaford town water that is credited with improving the oral health of residents. Dr. Moore also served for many years on the board of directors of Farmers Bank (later purchased by Citizens Bank). He was twice elected to the Delaware House of Representatives and served as Delaware State auditor from 1963-5. Dr. Moore was a 32nd degree Mason. He belonged to Blades Methodist Church where he served on the board of trustees for many years. He was a devoted member of Mount Olivet Church in Seaford since 1985. Dr. Moore often expressed gratitude for the support that he received from his friends and neighbors when he returned to Delaware after World War II and opened his dental practice. He repaid their kindness by donating his time and energy to church, town, educational institutions, community service organizations - particularly veterans, firemen and police - and non-profit organizations, especially those conducting medical research in cancer, and those protecting the environment. He routinely donated his dental services to indigent patients. In retirement, he remained a lifelong learner, read widely and was proud of mastering community extension courses in horticulture and boat navigation. Dr. Moore enjoyed the outdoors - ducking, hunting and fishing aboard his boat the Belmoore. He raised and hunted beautiful English setters and pointers, many of which were successful field trial dogs. He was a great lover of animals. In recent years, he was rarely seen without Rommel, his companion German Shepherd. He was an avid gardener, and took great pride in maintaining his home just south of Blades where he lived for 52 years. Dr. Moore is survived by his wife, Helen Lucia Moore; daughter, Marcia Moore, M.D. and husband John Imbrie of Charlottesville, Va.; two stepdaughters, Andrea and husband David Sharp, Esq. of Pennsylvania and Donna and husband Tom Downs of Centreville, Md.; and eight grandchildren, John, Annabel and William Imbrie-Moore, Frank and Rachel Downs, and Sarah, Andrew and Rosemary Sharp. A devoted niece, Jane Larkin, also resides in Seaford. His first wife, Annabel McGee Moore, predeceased him in 1984. The funeral service for Dr. Moore was held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High St., Seaford; the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; or Jericho Fellowship Int’l, 801 Nylon Blvd., Seaford, DE 19973.

Manuel Naveira Jr., 86 Manuel Naveira Jr. of Laurel, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He was born in New Jersey on June 29, 1923, of immigrant parents, Manuel Naveira Sr. and Balbina Rodriguez Condez Naveira, who migrated to the U.S. from Galicia, Spain. Manuel loved his family, friends and his country dearly Naveira and he will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his older sister, Lola Naveira Alvarez. Survivors include his wife, Gerda Imbach Naveira of Laurel; sister, Balbina Naveira Konyak of Churchville, Md.; daughters, Lee A. Naveira McCullough and Tracy E. Naveira; stepsons, Arthur R. Berkowitz Naveira, Kenneth M. Berkowitz and Ralph S. Berkowitz; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He proudly served his country in the Army during W.W.II and was honorably discharged after serving three years including a tour of Europe. While stationed in Salisbury, Austria, he was the head singer with a volunteer group, made up of servicemen and women, entertaining U.S. soldiers. The show was called, “You Never Had It So Good.” He spoke of happy memories about the musicians he worked with, as well as the audiences they entertained. His many hobbies included repairing used books, gardening vegetables and reading. He was a volunteer with Myriam’s Dream Book Bindery, a non-profit organization, for many years. He often spoke about the comradery and friendships that he encountered while working there. He owned a family restaurant in Dover, N.J. for several years, and enjoyed cooking and serving many Spanish and American specialties. After he sold the restaurant, he became a job foreman for the local laborer’s 913 and retired in 1986. He would then move to Parkertown, N.J. and then Laurel. He and his wife’s love of books was renewed when they decided to sell books over the Internet as a hobby. He loved listening to Jazz music. A memorial gathering for family and friends was held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel on Saturday, Oct. 17. Per his request, coffee and donuts were served in his memory and guests were asked to come in casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eight Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

William H. Ockels Sr., 89 William Howard Ockels Sr. of Seaford, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Seaford, the son of Nellie Outten and Herman Ockels Sr., he was a farmer.

PAGE 23 He was a W.W.II Army veteran, a former member of the Laurel Grange, and a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer for 29 years. He was a chicken farmer who loved driving tractors and putting in and harvesting field crops. He enjoyed family time with his kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include three sons, William H. Ockels Jr. of Seaford, Donald L. Ockels of Sedgwick, Maine, and James S. Ockels of Seaford; three daughters, Debbie Massey of Seaford, Joyce Ockels of Seaford, and Grace Stakiel of Seaford; two brothers, Rueben Ockels of Milton and Herman Ockels Jr. of Seaford; a sister, Bernice Whaley of Seaford; eight grandchildren, Faye Allen, Brian Massey, Scott Massey, Lori Stakiel, Matt Ockels, Marie Massey, Kate Stakiel and Ben Mobray; and several great-grandchildren. In addition his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean E. Outten Ockels; brother, Ed Ockels; sister, Florence Thomas; and granddaughter, Julie Ockels. Services were Sunday, Oct. 18, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford. The Rev. Roland E. Tice officiated and burial was in Blades Cemetery, Blades.

Sharon Hudson Boyce, 59 Sharon Hudson Boyce of Laurel, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at 8:30 p.m., surrounded by her friends and family at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born in Salisbury, Md., a daughter of Osborne and Cathline Hudson. Sharon owned and operated her beauty shop, Sharon’s Hair Parlor, where she loved her work and was proud of “taking care of her ladies.” She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel. She had a passion for her family and her garden. She is survived by her loving husband, Brent J. Boyce Sr. of Laurel; her son, Ryan H. Boyce of Laurel; stepson, Brent J. Boyce Jr. of Rehoboth Beach; stepdaughter, Sharon L. Chambers and husband Leroy of Laurel; brothers, Daryl Hudson and wife Lynn of West Chester, Pa. and Reggie Hudson and wife Diane of Laurel; sister and brother-in-laws, Elaine Lynch and husband Ronnie of Laurel, Douglas Boyce and wife Diane of Dover and David T. Boyce and wife Ann of Laurel; motherin-law, Doris J. Boyce of Laurel; special aunts, G. Gertrude Wilson of Laurel and Ruth Ayers of Millsboro; three grandchildren, Christopher Boyce, Jesse Hurley and Dillon Hurley; nieces and nephews, Trent Hudson, Chad Hudson and Sara Hudson; sister-in-law, Joyce Ann Hudson; and a special friend, Paige Calloway Moyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Troy Hudson. A funeral service was held at Centenary United Methodist Church in Laurel, on Sunday, Oct. 19. The Rev. K. Wayne Grier and Charles Greene officiated. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel. A special thank you to the staff at Nanticoke Hospital for all their support during Sharon’s illness. Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home is serving the Boyce family.

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Betts named ‘09 Delmarva Star Despite chilly temperatures at this year’s Apple-Scrapple Festival, 11 talented performers stepped on stage for the finals of the 4th Annual “Delmarva Star” Competition, produced by 97.5 & 105.9 CAT COUNTRY and sponsored by Barton’s Grand Rental Station in Seaford. The finals were co-sponsored by Discover Bank of Greenwood. Performances ranged from crowd favorites by Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson to ballads by Sugarland and Martina McBride. It was McBride’s hit song “Broken Wing” that would prove to be a winner for 18-year-old Chelsea Betts of Georgetown. For her winning efforts, Betts received a grand prize package worth nearly $2,000 highlighted by custom-made jewelry from the Jeweler’s Bench in Salisbury and a cruise on board the 3rd annual CAT COUNTRY “Cruise to the Caribbean” in February 2010.

College Fair is Oct. 29 Sussex Technical High School will host a County-wide College Fair on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6-9 p.m. The fair was formerly hosted by Delaware Tech, but this year will be held in the Commons area at the high school located on County Seat Highway (Route 9), five miles west of Route 113.

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Annual craft show is Nov. 6 & 7 Enjoy your holiday shopping while purchasing unique handcrafted gifts at the 26th Annual Craft & Art Fair on Nov. 6 and 7 at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. 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, glasswork, and ceramics to needlework, jewelry, dolls, clothing and more. Family members who are interested in wildlife and woodcarving can also attend the Fourth Annual Wildlife Art Exhibit & Woodcarvers Competition which will be held at the same time and in the same building as the craft fair. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus + program at 302-856-5618.

State taxpayers are urged to take advantage of Amnesty Program Chelsea Betts of Georgetown is the new 2009 Delmarva Star.

Admissions counselors from many colleges and universities will be available to hand out applications and talk to students and their families one-on-one about questions they have about the admissions process. Students and their families from throughout Sussex County are invited to attend this informative event.

Gov. Jack Markell and state finance officials remind taxpayers to take advantage of the state’s Voluntary Tax Compliance Initiative that will allow individuals and businesses to pay outstanding State of Delaware tax liabilities without penalty. The deadline for enrolling in the program is Oct. 30. “This amnesty program is generating crucial funding to help government meet its core commitments, such as teachers in the classroom, police on the street and care for our most vulnerable citizens, while also benefiting taxpayers,” Markell said. The Voluntary Tax Compliance Initiative is a one-time tax amnesty program designed for individuals and businesses to pay their outstanding State of Delaware

tax liabilities, free of penalty and interest. All balances must then be paid in full by June 30, 2010. The Division of Revenue also expects a number of its accounts – some more than a decade old – will be paid in full this year, which decreases Revenue’s in-house collection costs. “Enrolling in this program allows taxpayers to avoid costly penalties and fees while making their balances smaller and easier to manage,” said Acting Secretary of Finance Tom Cook. To take advantage of the tax amnesty program, taxpayers must register with the State of Delaware by Oct. 30. To register, call 877-551-5233 or visit www.delaware. gov.

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Lawmakers prepare for another tough budget cycle in new year By Rep. Danny Short 39th District

Without question, the most important issue we faced as lawmakers this past session was balancing a more than $3 billion budget. Unfortunately, it came at a very high cost to taxpayers – a $212 million package of tax and fee increases, likely one of the largest such packages in Delaware history. I am pleased to say that I voted against the tax hikes on personal income, gross receipts, cigarettes and inheritance, but not before making sure that the increases on the personal income and gross receipts taxes will expire or “sunset” after four years. Even though there are strong indications that the economy is recovering, the state is not out of the woods yet. In fact,

Customers must be cautious Delmarva Power reminds home and business owners to practice safety when someone claiming to represent a business contacts them either in person or by telephone. Many companies and individuals, including Delmarva Power, will contact customers in person or on the phone for various reasons. If someone claims to represent a company, whether the company is Delmarva Power or another entity, it is important that customers take precautions to verify the person is affiliated with the company. Delmarva Power advises customers to ask for offi-

state legislators will likely be faced with another tough budget cycle when the legislative session resumes in January. Given that I believe Delawareans are already taxed too much, we in the General Assembly have a duty to our constituents to come up with better solutions to solving our budget problems. Simply raising taxes can no longer be our fall-back answer. When the new session starts, my goal is to continue to fight against new taxes, as well as to work to reduce state spending and trim our workforce even further than our current year levels. This legislative session, more than 1,000 non-essential state positions were eliminated through attrition. At first, about 500 vacated, non-essential jobs were approved for elimination. I was proud to be part of an effort compelling the Markell cial photo identification from any person who shows up at their door. Employees from reputable companies, such as Delmarva Power, will carry official company identification cards. If proper identification cannot be produced, customers should notify police and the company with whom the individual claims to be associated. Similarly, if someone calls saying they represent a certain company, customers should ask them to verify their identity and affiliation. If customers have any doubt about the validity of a person’s claim to represent Delmarva Power, they should call the company immediately at 1-800-375-7117.

administration to enhance the original workforce reduction plan, agreeing to eliminate an additional 525 state positions, also through attrition. Using Sussex County as a model this past session, I, as a member of leadership in the House of Representatives, recommended that the state implement a similar plan. Sussex County is credited for instituting a targeted workforce reduction through retirement, while reshuffling the remaining workers in order to continue providing essential services. As of July 1, Sussex County was to have trimmed its workforce by six percent. They realized that with real estate transactions down, they were overstaffed in some agencies that dealt with home and land sales, but understaffed elsewhere. They worked with County employ-

ees to help them retain their employment by retraining and shifting them to more vital county positions. My thought was that if Sussex County could do it, then we as a state certainly could do it as well. As a result, we are looking at a trimmer state workforce and the momentum to keep eliminating positions that are determined to be nonessential. Without a doubt, more belt-tightening on the state’s part will be necessary when the General Assembly reconvenes at the beginning of next year. Taxpayers can no longer be responsible for footing the bill in order to sustain a bloated state government. Achieving a smaller, more efficient state workforce is the way to reduce the taxpayers’ burden and will be among my top priorities in the 2010 session.

Please use only local firewood Delaware faces invasive species threats from neighboring states – threats that could destroy many of the trees in our forests. If you want to heat your homes with firewood or have a campfire in your backyard, in a forest, or at a park, use only local firewood. Firewood from states quarantined for wood pests may contain destructive insects and diseases. If these are brought into Delaware, they can begin to establish populations. If not detected, populations can quickly build and ravage our trees and

our environment. Just because a tree or log has been harvested for firewood, doesn’t mean that the diseases or insect larvae in the wood are dead. Ed Kee, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture, said, “Our Plant Industry inspectors and our foresters are vigilant in their efforts, but we need help from the public if we are to keep these pests out of Delaware. I urge all consumers to please purchase and use only local firewood. Don’t bring “traveling pests in to Delaware with non-local firewood.”

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MORNING STAR • OcTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Two great recipes for your leftover Halloween candy Preparing for Halloween is always a challenge because trying to oretta determine just how many trick or treaters will appear at my door is not an easy task. Several times over the years, I’ve turned off the lights and cowered in the dark until tiny ghosts and goblins retreated in disappointment because I grossly underestimated their numbers. Times have changed, though, and more recently I’ve found myself stuck with too much sugary inventory. I deal with the problem the only way I know how – buy what I like and hope for the best – the best being that nobody shows up. On those sad occasions when I have an abundance of my favorites, Heath Bars and M & M’s, I rationalize that making good use of them is not only practical but the right thing to do. This Heath Bar cake is too easy not to try!

Heath Bar Cake 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped nuts 6 Heath Bars, broken in small pieces Blend brown sugar, flour and butter. Set aside 1 cup of mixture to be mixed later with nuts and Heath Bars. Add baking soda, salt, egg, milk and vanilla extract and beat. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch cake pan. Combine 1 cup mixture that was set aside, nuts and Heath Bars. Sprinkle over cake. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Robbi’s M&M Cookies This recipe for M & M drop cookies has been around a long time but it’s hard to find someone who doesn’t like them. 1 cup packed brown sugar

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DELAWARE TEEN CHALLENGE PRESENTS A BLOCKBUSTER DINNER/BANQUET Friday, November 20th 2009 @ 6:00pm Dinner, Beverages & Program At: Sam Yoder’s Community Building 89 Hunting Quarter Road, Houston, DE

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Pastor Tim has been the visiting pastor at David Wilkerson’s Time Square Church for the last 12 years, where he ministers monthly. He has spoken for Promise Keepers, Major League Baseball and Football Teams, colleges and seminaries across denominational lines. He has written for Magazines and periodicals and has his own Christian Perspective Column in a Detroit Entertainment Magazine. He is a contributor to the Thomas Nelson “Revival Bible.”

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1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces, divided 1. In a large bowl, mix sugar, eggs, shortening and vanilla thoroughly. Add flour, salt and baking soda to creamed mixture. Blend well. Add 3/4 cup of M&M candies. 2. Drop dough by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Slightly push a few candies on top of each dough ball with remaining candies. 3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 9 to 11 minutes, to your liking.

AMERICAN LEGION Post 19 Annual HALLOWEEN PARTY SUNDAY, OCT. 25 • 2-4 pm at the Laurel Am. Legion Post Home For Children up to 12 yrs. old

Games, Prizes, Snacks, Costume Awards! Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian.

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Billingsley’s desire to share the gospel is what propels his busy life. A husband and father of two sons, Charles not only serves as worship leader at Thomas Road Baptist Church and appearing weekly on their nationally televised “Live from Liberty” TV program, he is also the Artist-lnResidence at Liberty University, the largest evangelical university in the world. Billingsley also serves as senior adviser to more than 600 students in Liberty’s Center for Worship. A former lead vocalist of the veteran group, NewSong, Billingsley continues to be much in demand as a solo artist, performing over a 100 concerts a year, including church dates and numerous conferences.

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

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Police Journal Dollar General robbery

On Oct. 17, at 8:36 p.m., Seaford Police responded to the report of a robbery at the Dollar General Store on Stein Highway, Seaford. Officers determined that the suspect confronted a clerk and demanded money. The suspect displayed a long gun (type unknown) and obtained some cash and fled. The suspect is described as a black male, 6’2”- 6’4”, 180-210 pounds, wearing dark blue pants, white gloves, tan boots, hooded camouflage zip up jacket and an unknown dark material that covered his face. The Seaford Police Criminal Investigation Division responded and processed the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Seaford Police Department at 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 person or persons involved.

Wilmington Trust robbery

A robbery at Wilmington Trust Bank, Delmar, took place at about 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. A suspect entered the Wilmington Trust Bank in Delmar, and passed a note to the teller demanding money. The suspect fled the area on foot in a westerly direction with an undetermined amount of money. He is described as follows: white male, mid to late 20s, 5’04” to 5’08”, 140 to 160 pounds, pale complexion, wearing a gray toboggan, dark colored scarf, blue hooded zippered sweat jacket, olive green Tee shirt, bag-

Camp Barnes donation

Kurt and Mary Lawson of Georgetown recently celebrated their son Robbie’s third birthday in a non-traditional and very generous way by asking family and friends to donate money to Camp Barnes instead of giving presents. This unique way of celebrating has raised several hundred dollars for this non-profit organization which allows Camp Barnes to stay in existence. Every summer Camp Barnes sponsors a week long camp for children throughout the summer, free of charge. Additionally, this past August Camp Barnes sponsored a week long camp for children from the Children’s Burn Center. For more information, visit www.campbarnes.net.

gy blue jeans, black tennis shoes with white stripe around edge. A dye pack was activated, producing a reddish pink color. If anyone has any information, or recovers any dye-stained money, they are asked to contact the Delmar Police Dept. at 410896-3131.

Agents raid business

After a two-week investigation, Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) agents raided an establishment in Fenwick Island seizing cash and illegal gambling machines. On Oct. 14, DATE agents executed a search warrant at The

Original House of Welsh and Sandtrap. Agents seized more than $2,000 and confiscated three illegal gambling machines from the business. The licensee, Martin Welch, faces several criminal charges as well as pending liquor license violations. While executing the search

warrant, a waitress, Jennifer Lichenberg attempted to flee the scene and was arrested for resisting arrest. In addition, Nahli Maksim, an illegal international immigrant, was detained and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution to be turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Health Seasonal flu shots offered

It’s time to get your seasonal flu shot. Influenza is a serious disease that affects many people, including the elderly and those with long-term health problems. Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will be offering seasonal flu shots to individuals 18 and older at Nanticoke Occupational Health, 743 Shipley Street, Suite F, Seaford, from: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 4 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4; and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Fridays, Oct. 23, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6. Cost is $10 per adult. Medicare Part B billing is available with proof of Medicare insurance. Preregistration is required. Call Nanticoke Occupational Health at 629-6875 to pre-register and schedule an appointment.

New Hope Holiday workshop

Delaware Hospice invites area children and teens who have lost a loved one to a New Hope Holiday Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford. Participants will complete a holiday ornament in remembrance of their loved one, learn helpful coping skills to deal with the upcoming holidays and meet other children who have had the same experiences that they have. The Holiday Workshop is free and open to the community, thanks to the generous support of donors and volunteers. Registration is required. To register, call Lezley Sexton, 302-856-7717, ext. 3104, by Oct. 19.

Professional Caregiver Retreat Day

Delaware Hospice’s Family Support Center invites all those who work or volunteer in a helping profession to attend the Professional Caregiver Retreat Day on Friday, Nov. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Dr. Judy Pierson, licensed clinical psychologist, published author and dynamic speaker, will discuss topics such as: the cost of caring—assess your own well-being; understanding vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue; strategies for coping with the stress of this work; and creating your own personal self-care plan. The retreat is $99 per person (continental breakfast and lunch included). Application has been made for 6.0 continuing education hours for social workers and nurses. Participants will leave with information about the impact of their work, specific coping techniques, and a strategy for improving their work life tomorrow. Due to space limitations, early registration is recommended. To register and for more information, call Vicki Costa, associate director of the

Family Support Center, 302-856-7717, ext. 1129.

Hospice offers Grief Support group

Delaware Hospice is offering an eight-week group meeting for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. The group will meet Wednesday afternoons from 5 to 6:30 p.m., until Dec. 2, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, 801 Middleford Road, Seaford. Find out what normal grief “looks” like; learn about the “tasks of mourning;” identify your coping style and develop coping skills that feel right for you; share as much or as little as you would like. This activity is provided free to the public by Delaware Hospice; however, registration is required. To register, call Paul Ganster at 302357-7147.

Delaware Hospice Grief Retreat

Delaware Hospice’s Family Support Center will hold a two-day Grief Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 1, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford. The retreat will be facilitated by Dr. Judy Pierson, licensed clinical psychologist.

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Admission is free and open to the public; however, registration is required due to space limitations. For more information and to register, call Vicki Costa, associate director of the Family Support Center, at 302-856-7717, ext. 1129.

Depression Support Group

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

LDAF plans Blue Jean Ball

The Lower Delaware Autism Foundation’s Blue Jean Ball Fall Art Show is slated for Friday, Oct. 23, at Nassau Valley Vineyards in Lewes. The theme encourages guests to wear blue jeans and bling while enjoying an evening featuring the sale of original works of art from over 20 local artists. The night offers a live art auction and sale, catering by Espuma Restaurant & Martini and Porcini House & Treetop

Lounge, open bar and the live sounds of local favorite Love Seed Mama Jump. Tickets are available for $75 online at ldaf.com or by calling 644-3410. This year the committee has decided to auction off a pair of tickets to see Robin Williams live at the Borgata in Atlantic City on Saturday, Nov. 28. For more information, call Mary Landon Green, Program and Event coordinator, at 644-3410 or visit ldaf.com.

Free women’s health forum

To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beebe Medical Center’s Tunnell Cancer Center and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition are hosting a Women’s Health Forum. The event, free and open to the public, will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the McCurry Conference Room in the Medical Arts Building at the Beebe Health Campus, John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach. There will be a panel discussion about sexuality after menopause; cancer prevention, exercise and health; and women’s health. A question-and-answer period will follow and light fare and beverages will be provided.

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Kids need to drink fluoridated water until they reach age nine By Dr. Anthony Policastro

Over the years we have learned of the value of fluoride for growing teeth. Children who drink fluoridated water have healthier teeth. Sussex County towns have now fluoridated their water. However, there are a lot of areas where children still have well water which creates a problem. Those children need fluoride for their developing teeth. If they do not get it in the water, then they should

take vitamins with fluoride. The problem with this is that too much fluoride can hurt teeth. In the old days it was easy. If your water had fluoride in it, then your child needed no extra fluoride. If there was no fluoride in the water you gave your child vitamins with fluoride or fluoride drops. The problem we have now is that there are many ways for children to get fluoridated fluids. That might happen in

H1N1 vaccine is more available As Delaware continues to see cases of H1N1 flu, many residents are asking when and where they might have the opportunity to receive an H1N1 vaccination, which is the best way to avoid the flu. Vaccine is being received on a weekby-week basis from the federal government, but the current plan is as follows: • For pregnant women, H1N1 vaccine should be available at participating OB-GYN offices by the week of Oct. 19. Pregnant women should check with their OB-GYN regarding availability and ask for their doctor to provide the vaccine if they had not planned to make it available. • For children and young people up to age 24 as well as adults with chronic health conditions and those who live or work with children under 6 months of age, vaccine should be available at participating pediatricians and family physicians offices by the week of Oct. 26. • In November, we expect H1N1 vaccine to be more widely available, including in schools, at colleges, in pharmacies, and at some public health clinics. Because of limited quantities, H1N1 vaccine is initially reserved for those in the target groups most susceptible to H1N1 virus: pregnant women; children and young people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old; people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; healthcare and emergency medical personnel; and people age 25 through 64 years with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. Eventually, once enough vaccine is

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restaurants, when they visit someone who is on city water, or if the family buys fluoridated drinking water. For that reason, there are days when children might need vitamins with fluoride and there are days when they might not. This creates a logistical problem for parents. If they give their child too little fluoride, then their teeth will not be strong enough. If they give their child too much fluoride then it might harm their teeth. The easiest solution is to give the child bottled water with fluoride in it. Infants who are breast fed should have vitamins with fluoride. Infants who are bottle fed should have their formula mixed with fluoridated water. As children get older they should drink fluoridated water. If the family prefers to buy water without fluoride or use water from a well, then vitamins with fluoride

are the best approach. They should just not be used when the child is away from home in a location with fluoridated water. The fluoride does not coat the teeth like the fluoride that dentists put on the teeth or like fluoridate toothpaste. The ingested fluoride gets built right into the growing teeth. That is why it should begin before infants actually have teeth and we don’t need to use it after age 8. By that time, the adult teeth are formed in the gums so fluoride is no longer necessary for their growth. We have been using fluoride in water for more than 40 years. It has led to a generation of children with very healthy teeth. It has also led us to think that vitamins with fluoride are no longer necessary. Parents still need to make sure their children are getting enough fluoride so that they grow up with healthy teeth.

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Education Free Zumba class at Delaware Tech

Try Zumba for free on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves into an hourlong calorie-burning workout. Participants who enjoy the free session can sign up for the six-session Zumba course from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Nov. 3. Course instructor Anissa Dearborn has been teaching fitness courses for over 20 years and is licensed to teach Zumba. For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 302-856-5618.

Student to serve on committee

For the first time, a student from Delaware Technical & Community College has been selected to represent the Mid-Atlantic Region as a member of the National Education Association’s (NEA) Advisory Committee of Student Members. Renatae Cuffee, a second-year Education student at the Owens Campus of Delaware Tech, was selected to be one of nine students from across the country who will serve on Cuffee the advisory committee. The advisory committee makes recommendations regarding the direction of the NEA program, monitors issues related to the pre-professional needs of students, including efforts to recruit and serve student members as well as implementation of strategies to retain student members after graduation. Overall, there are 17 student liaisons that represent the NEA Student Program’s 60,000 member base. Cuffee, who was nominated for a yearlong term, traveled to Washington, D.C. on Oct. 13-15 for her first committee meeting. In November, she will travel to Seattle, Wash. for the NEA Connections Conference. Cuffee is extremely involved at the Owens Campus and serves as Student Body vice president and Education Club president. She also is a member of Students in Service to Others club (SISTO), tutors fellow students and is a work study student in the cashiers’ office on campus.

DCF scholarship program

Last year, the Delaware Community Foundation supported local students by awarding over 250 scholarships ranging from $300 to $3,500 for a total of more than $260,000. Students will find a complete listing of the scholarships available for the current school year in the Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Compendium, Scholarships Awarded Fall 2010. The guide is available for download on the Foundation’s website at www.delcf.org. The submission deadline for the majority of scholarships is April 1, 2010. The Foundation is pleased to announce that students now have the option to apply for any scholarship with the DCF that he/she may be eligible for by completing just one application. Each individual’s

credentials will be evaluated to determine his or her eligibility for the scholarship he/ she has applied for as well as any of the Foundation’s other scholarships. After the initial screening, the student’s application will automatically be submitted for other possible awards. For more information, contact Richard Gentsch at 302-571-8004 or email rgentsch@delcf.org.

Sewing course at Delaware Tech

Acquire the skills to succeed in any sewing project in Introduction to Sewing at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Topics covered include basic sewing machine use and maintenance, common types of seams, finishes and pattern selection. Participants must bring their own sewing machine and instruction manual. This six-session course will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 4. For more information, or to register, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 302-854-6966.

GMS GOLF TOURNAMENT - Greenwood Mennonite School announces the winners of their 7th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament held recently at Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville. The winning team of Randal Zehr, Ryan Kauffman, Kenny Lewis and Wesley Herholdt posted a score of 16 under par. 52 golfers with no big winner attempted the $10,000 hole in one challenge. Other prizes were awarded for close to pin shots.

Sussex Tech hosts festival

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Sussex Technical High School will host a Pumpkin Festival in the new cross country field, across the road from Sussex Tech on County Seat Highway (Route 9), five miles west of Route 113. This event is a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities and is open to the community. Games and events for all age levels will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come have fun in a Fun Run, pumpkin pie eating contest, pumpkin-themed baked goods contest, children’s games and many more activities. This is the same date as the 8th Grade Open House, so come across the road after touring the school.

Santa’s Workshop seeks vendors

Vendors are needed for the annual Santa’s Workshop at Sussex Technical High School. The workshop will be held on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 3 and 4 in the Commons Lobby area of the school from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are $25 each or $40 with electric. Items being sold should be approximately $10 to accommodate the budgets of students. To rent a table, call Nancy Massaro at the school, 856-0961, ext. 341.

STUDENTS HONOR CLASSMATE - The Class of 2012 at Sussex Technical High School lost a member of its Raven family last summer. Kameron Chandler of Lewes lost his battle with cancer and passed away at A.I. DuPont Hospital. Honoring his memory, Kameron’s Raven family conducted a fund drive at the school during each lunch period from Sept. 21-25 to collect money for the American Cancer Society. The Class of 2012 collected $1,245 for the American Cancer Society. Presenting the check at a recent school pep rally are, from left: Class Vice President Shane Marvel, Seaford; parents Carmen Harmon-Brittingham, Marvin Brittingham and Robert Chandler; Class Treasurer Ashley Morley, Milton; friend Pamela Holloway; Class Reporter Elizabeth Marshall, Millsboro; and American Cancer Society, Delmarva Region 12 Representative Laura Martin.

Paralegal program approved

The Paralegal program at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus has been approved by the American Bar Association (ABA). The approval process consisted of an extensive investigation of self-evaluation reports prepared by the paralegal program as well as an on-site evaluation of program operations to verify that it is in compliance with ABA guidelines. Delaware Tech’s program is approved for seven years. The paralegal program, an option under the Office Administration Technology, has a 99 to 100 percent job placement rate for graduates. Delaware Tech has a transfer option with Wilmington University that allows graduates of the paralegal program to continue their education as a junior in the university’s Legal Studies program, which also is approved by the ABA.

Sussex Academy: Rated ‘Superior’ Seven 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 17 and 18, 2009 at 6 p.m. • SCHOOL TOURS on November 16, 17, 18, & 19, 2009 at 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m. No appointment necessary. The APPLICATION PERIOD for incoming sixth grade students for the 2011 school year begins November 20, 2009 and ends January 8, 2010. Applications are available online at www.sussexacademy.org For more information, please visit our website or email us at: info@saas.k12.de.us

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Marcus Dukes, Delaware Tech business student, drives a go-kart controlled by Merrit Burke, community safety traffic coordinator for the University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension, to simulate the effects of driving while intoxicated during the first annual Traffic Safety Program.

Program promotes traffic safety Students learned about the dangers of drunk driving and how air bags function at the first annual Traffic Safety Program held at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus on Oct. 6. The event was coordinated by Bill Wood, Owens Campus chief of public safety and Merritt Burke, community safety traffic coordinator for the University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension. Officers Jamie Locklear, Matt Barlow and Bart Wilson of the Georgetown Police Department also assisted in the event. Information booths displayed printed traffic and fire safety materials; the fire safety booth was manned by Wendy Lowe, an instructor with the Delaware State Fire School. Delaware Tech students in the Criminal Justice and Automotive Technology programs volunteered during the event. “The Community Traffic Safety Program is designed to bring attention to traffic safety and the elimination of pointless fatalities and injuries,” said Burke. “This is a good program because it hits our target demographic of young adults who tend to take more risks.” Several Delaware Tech students drove SIDNE go-kart, a specially fitted go-kart that demonstrates the impact of driving while intoxicated.

Fatal vision goggles simulated how it feels to walk and perform tasks while legally drunk – with a blood alcohol level over 0.08 percent. According to Burke, the goggles were tuned to simulate night because most alcohol-related crashes and arrests occur between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Almost all of the students had a hard time throwing a ball through a child-size basketball hoop while wearing goggles. “I think events like this definitely help,” said Officer Locklear. “I would much rather keep someone from drinking and driving than arrest them later.” Delaware Tech’s Automotive Technology program held air bag demonstrations using mannequins “Ima Hurtin” and her baby “Really Hurtin.” The “baby” was placed in a car seat in the front passenger seat of an open-top simulated vehicle. During one of the demonstrations, the car seat broke and in another it flew out of the car. West explained that if an airbag explodes, a baby in the front will be hurt – the best case scenario may be an injury to the back and the worst case scenario would be death. “Safety is often learned through experience,” said Wood. “We are trying to teach students about traffic safety through events like this one, so they don’t have to learn through personal experience.”

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CITY OF SEAFORD NOTICE OF DEMOLITION

Name of Property Owner: ROBIN FISHER 421 W. SIXTH STREET LAUREL, DE 19956 The City of Seaford has issued a DEMOLITION ORDER for the below said structure, as per the Notification of Owner dated July 16, 2009 pursuant to Section 4-23-29 of the City of Seaford Housing Code. The structure is found to be unsafe because it is all or part thereof found to be dangerous to life, health, property, or the safety of the public because it is dilapidated, lacks maintenance, is in disrepair, and lacks sanitary and heating facilities, illumination, or other essential equipment. Description of structure: Tax Map and Parcel 431 5.00 400.00 33 CHANDLER STREET Seaford, DE 19973 Remedies: Such condemned structures shall not be reoccupied without the completion of specific corrections of violations. Joshua E. Littleton Building Official 10-15-09 10/22/3tc

LEGAL NOTICE

ON NOVEMBER 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., Laurel Storage Center, Road 468, Laurel, DE will conduct a sale pursuant to Title 25, DEL. C. ANN. 4904-4905. The contents of the following bins will be sold: Bin(s): #8 Tod Allen Fisher Shap; #26 Eldora Reed; #56 Blenda Lawson; #64 Sandra Dekker; #114 Megan Crockett; #192 Bonnie Boyce. BIDDERS: Call office on day of sale to confirm, (302) 875-5931. 10/15/2tc

CITY OF SEAFORD VIOLATION NOTICE

The City of Seaford issued a Refuse Ordinance Violation on September 2, 2009 pursuant to the City of Seaford Refuse Ordinance, Section 10-28 “Accumulation of Rubbish prohibited” for the following property: Property Owner: Joann Hickman Location: Tax Map and Parcel 531-10.17-73.00 808 Rosetree Lane Seaford, Delaware Pursuant to the Refuse Ordinance Section 10-33 “Notice Procedure” the City service was not affected as provided and requires this notice to be published for three consecutive weeks in a weekly newspaper published in the City of Seaford. REMEDY: All rubbish that is currently being stored in the utility trailer parked in the yard as described in the Notice and as defined in the City Refuse Ordinance must be disposed of in a proper manner, immediately. Trash containers with tight fitting lids must be used to store trash bags until removed from the property.

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The City of Seaford issued a Refuse Ordinance Violation on September 21, 2009 pursuant to the City of Seaford Refuse Ordinance, Section 10-28 “Accumulation of Rubbish prohibited” for the following property: Property Owner: Daniel Ross Location: Tax Map and Parcel 431 5.00 145 208 E. King Street Seaford, Delaware Pursuant to the Refuse Ordinance Section 10-33 “Notice Procedure” the City service was not affected as provided and requires this notice to be published for three consecutive weeks in a weekly newspaper published in the City of Seaford. REMEDY: All rubbish, as defined in the City Refuse Ordinance must be disposed of in a proper manner, immediately. Trash containers with tight fitting lids must be used to store trash bags until they are removed from the property. Joshua E. Littleton Building Official 10-15-2009 10/15/3tc

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Estate of William Thomas Boyce, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of William Thomas Boyce who departed this life on the 20th day of September, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Francisca J. Munoz on the 8th day of October, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted

to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 20th day of May, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Francisca J. Munoz 8893 Lynch Dr. Delmar, MD 21875 Attorney: Eric C. Howard, Esq. Wilson, Halbrook & Bayard 107 West Market St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 10/22/3tc

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Estate of John Nelson Blades, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of John Nelson Blades, Sr. who departed this life on the 29th day of September, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto John Nelson Blades, Jr. on the 6th day of October, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 29th day of May, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executor: John Nelson Blades, Jr. 40046 Lovettsville Rd. Lovettsville, VA 20180 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 10/15/3tc

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, 9 November 2009 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 public forum portion of this meeting include: 1) Citizens who wish to address the Board shall 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 the time for comments. WHAT: WHEN: WHERE: WHY:

A public meeting of the Seaford Board of Education 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 9 November 2009 Ashok Champaneria Board Room, 390 N. Market Street Extended Consideration of a waiver of the provisions of 14 Delaware Code, §1705(A)(a) for West Seaford Elementary School, Blades Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, and Central Elementary School

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Estate of Ralph E. Lloyd, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ralph E. Lloyd who departed this life on the 25th day of September, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Dolores L. Windsor on the 6th day of October, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 25th day of May, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Dolores L. Windsor 28996 Seaford Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 10/15/3tc

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Estate of William A. Sockolosky, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of William A. Sockolosky who departed this life on the 8th day of January, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Susan L. Ambrose on the 29th day of September, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 8th day of September, A.D. 2009 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Susan L. Ambrose 1089 S.W. General Patton Terr. Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 10/15/3tc

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Estate of Ray J. Elzey, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Ray J. Elzey, Sr. who departed this life on the 23rd day of August, A.D. 2009 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Myra G. Elzey on the 29th day of September, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against

the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 23rd day of April, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Myra G. Elzey 600 W. 8th St. Laurel, DE 19956 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 10/8/3tc

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Estate of Mary Lee Nelson, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Mary Lee Nelson who departed this life on the 26th day of August, A.D. 2009 late of Delmar, DE were duly granted unto Edwina A. Harris, Terry L. Carpenter on the 25th day of September, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrices without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrices on or before the 26th day of April, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrices: Edwina A. Harris 12983 Whitesville Rd. Delmar, DE 19940 Terry L. Carpenter 3705 S.W. 27th Street Apt. 1114 Gainesville, FL 32608 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 10/8/3tc

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Estate of Viola L. Sinnett, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Viola L. Sinnett who departed this life on the 17th day of August, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Diana L. Bruni on the 28th day of September, A.D. 2009, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 17th day of April, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Executrix: Diana L. Bruni 36716 Bi-State Blvd. Delmar, DE 19940 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 10/8/3tc

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Today & Tomorrow Conference featuring Levin, O’Mara The 16th annual Sussex County Today & Tomorrow Conference is schedule for Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. until noon at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown. This year’s conference features two keynote speakers: the Honorable Alan B. Levin, secretary of the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO), who will discuss the realities of today’s economy, and The Honorable Collin O’Mara, secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control (DNREC), who will share the state’s vision for the green economy. Other speakers include: Patti Grimes, vice president, Freeman Foundation; Julie Wheatley, director, Sussex County Economic Development, Rodger Levenson, executive vice president and director of commercial banking, WSFS and Michael Cumming, principal, Miken Builders. In addition, Ed Simon, workforce analyst for DEDO, will provide valuable, up-to-date labor market information. New this year is the opportunity for participants to submit questions online regarding the topics presented by the keynote speakers. Selected questions, along with the submitter’s name, will be read and answered during the Q & A segments of the conference. Remaining questions will be provided to the speakers to help shape their

presentations and also may be used when soliciting audience opinion using the interactive keypad technology. Conference notes success stories The success of two well-known business entities in Delaware will be featured at the Sussex County Today & Tomorrow Conference. Rodger Levenson, executive vice president and director of Commercial Banking for WSFS Bank, will relate the story of a large business. WSFS serves all three of Delaware’s counties and southeastern Pennsylvania for personal and commercial financial needs. In addition to banking services, WSFS has long believed that it has another responsibility to the communities it serves — strengthening local organizations and improving the quality of life through its philanthropic efforts. Michael Cummings, principal of Miken Builders, Inc., will share the story of his smaller company. Co-founded in 1987 by Cummings, Miken Builders serves Delaware, Maryland’s Eastern Shore, southeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey from offices in Wilmington and Ocean View. Focusing on general contracting, construction management, and design build services, the company has grown to a yearly $25 million business.

Miken believes in fostering long-term relationships with its clients; that combined with a commitment to quality and safety has garnered recognition for the company by several trade organizations, receiving four awards for safety and seven awards for construction. The conference fee is $25; Chamber of Commerce members receive a discounted rate of $20. Late registration fee (Oct. 19-23) is $35. Pre-registration is required; seating is still available. Register using VISA, MasterCard or Discover by phone: 855-1659 or online at www.sussexcountyconference.com

Municipalities — Town of Georgetown; cities of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Seaford; Media — Cape Gazette; Delaware Beach Life magazine; Hoy en Delaware; Seaford Star, Laurel Star; Morning Star Business Report; Sussex Post; Organizations — Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council (table centerpieces); Southern Delaware Tourism.

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and distillate (heating oil and diesel fuel) inventories against forecasts for moderate increases and disappointing corporate earnings, in addition to Friday’s late rally in gasoline futures and higher prices for heating oil. Future Outlook The International Energy Agency has expressed its concern for a rapid rise in oil prices. Although the agency increased its global demand growth estimates for 2010 to 1.42 million bpd (up 150,000 bpd from its previous projection), its executive director Nobuo Tanaka noted there are concerns that a sharp increase in oil prices could hurt economic recovery. Local pricing On Tuesday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.299 to $2.539 a gallon.

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Vendor tables are still available for the 26th Annual Craft Fair and the 4th Annual Wildlife Art Exhibit & Woodcarvers Competition at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus. Both events will be held Friday, Nov. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Carter Partnership Center. The fee for one table is $60 and $115 for two tables. Vendors in the craft show typically offer everything from baskets, floral arrangements, glasswork, woodwork, and ceramics to needlework, jewelry, dolls, clothing and more. Vendors at the wildlife exhibit offer paintings, pictures and woodworks of wildlife. Commercial spaces are being sold at the craft fair for $75 per table. For more information, contact Del Tech’s Adult Plus + at 856-5618.

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Letters to the Editor Increase DUI penalties

My name is Shelby Stevens, niece of Henry “Hank” Huff who was killed earlier this year. James K. Harrington, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, was the driver of the speeding vehicle that crashed into my uncle and cousin. I have been busy writing letters to local newspapers, radio and friends pleading everyone to come to the trial. James Harrington must be taken off the roads. Hank is a hero who would have fought for anyone - from his own son (whose life he saved that day), to a complete stranger without a second thought. James Harrington was not a man speeding on his way to work, he was speeding in excess of 100 mph under the influence of drugs and alcohol. It has been six months since the crash and the days haven’t gotten much easier. It is so hard to see my family hurt like this. I cannot believe my Uncle Hank, who has lived next door to me my entire life, is not there anymore. He should be. Why do we allow people with previous deadly offenses to share the roads with us? They are selfish and senseless as to who they may hurt or kill. And it doesn’t end there. Their insensitivity breaks the hearts of the victim’s family. We are completely shattered. Uncle Hank’s friends, acquaintances and a whole town of people just can’t believe it happened to him. It hits so

Stars’ Letters Policy All letters should include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Names will be published. No unsigned letters will be published. No letters which the management deems to be libelous will be published. The Star reserves the right to edit or reject any letters. Send your letters to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or you may email editor@ mspublications.com close to home; it could have been anyone’s family. My faith is very important to me and I have never felt more tested. Why would God allow this to happen to such an amazing man like Hank? But it’s not the why,

it’s the how. People aren’t held accountable for their bad choices. They get the freedom to take it too far and hurt other people. Regardless of whatever James Harrington did earlier that day, he killed a man with a deadly weapon. An impaired driver on the road is no different than shooting a gun into a crowded room of people. You may or may not kill someone. He hurt a man, his family and an entire town. James Harrington will never realize what he did that day. I would never wish harm on anyone, but perhaps the more time he spends in prison, the more time he has to think about his crime. Time spent in prison also means he isn’t on our roads where he can hurt or kill someone else. Maybe others will think twice before they make the selfish choice to turn a vehicle into a deadly weapon. Hank is our hero. He is with Jesus now where we will all join him. Even though the tragic news of the crash has quieted down, we haven’t forgotten. I will follow through with everything surrounding this trial and similar cases. I have had a lot of input from people telling me what might happen with this case. Many of them say he may serve only a few years. May I remind you, not only did James Harrington steal a man’s life, he stole a husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, Scout leader, hero and

most of all...my Mom-mom’s youngest son - a man who cherished his family and God. Hank’s last words were to tell his family that he loves us. We love our Hank and he still hears us when we say it. But we are still here without him. We don’t believe a few years in prison will cure James Harrington of his addictions and clear him of his crimes. Please consider significant prison time. I know there is a chance for DUI laws to change with more severe penalties. Please increase the penalties for vehicular homicide. I will continue to email others concerning this case. I will honor the memory of my Uncle Hank by emulating some of the amazing things he did, starting with this. Thank you. Shelby Stevens

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Two Letters-to-the-Editor in the Oct. 8th edition of the Seaford Star about rights (“rights?”) attract additional comment. Bob Wootten misses the point when he lumps all healthcare rights together. What most folks are saying is that after a day (year, month, … ) of consistent work, one has a right to seek out and obtain affordable (to him) healthcare, via Continued to page 50

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Rutherford, Baker plan wedding Stacie L. Rutherford and Paul C. Baker III of Willow Street, Pa. are pleased to announce their upcoming wedding. Stacie, daughter of Judianne Ebersole and Ronald and Linda Krause, all of Lancaster, Pa. and Paul, son of Earl and Peggy Granger of Edenton, N.C., formerly of Blades, will be married on Nov. 13, at Florin Church of the Brethren in Mt. Joy, Pa. Invitations will be sent.

Collins family welcome baby

Dustin Collins and Jessie Ashley along with their family welcome their new baby girl, Abigail Lynn Collins. Abigail was born on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 11:27 a.m. at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was 7 lbs., 14 oz. and 21 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Beverly and Donald Passwaters of Georgetown and the late Billy Collins Jr. of Laurel. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Donna Ashley of Seaford. Great-grandparents are Mike and Beverly Wright of Georgetown, Bill and Betty Collins of Laurel, Doris Passwaters of Georgetown and Louise Wadsley of King, N.C. Great-great-grandmother is Maretta Perry of Millsboro.

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Blue Jays earn fourth win, top Woodbridge Raiders, 23-7 By Lynn Schofer

Seaford resident Suzanne Smith was recently inducted into the University of Misericordia’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Smith inducted into University of Misericordia Athletics Hall of Fame By Lynn Schofer

The small community of Seaford is filled with outstanding leaders who paved the way for changes that benefit others. Recently, the University of Misericordia in Dallas, Pa., honored Seaford resident Suzanne Smith with an induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Suzanne served as vice-president of the Misericordia Athletics Association and was instrumental in the start of men’s athletic teams on campus. She also worked to change the mascot from a Highlander to a Cougar. Suzanne is well known in Seaford for her dedication to the athletes and their sports. Many times she is seen on the sidelines snapping pictures, encouraging the athlete, or volunteering her time to help. In 1975, long before most of these young people were born, Suzanne was a freshman at the historically all girls Catholic College of Misericordia. An exceptional college for academics and nursing, many of the girls also prepared to enter the convent. When Smith entered college the school had begun to enroll young men. ”I went to college thinking I would play sports because I did pretty well in high school and soon found out that sports were not on the school list of high priorities,” Smith said. “It was actually a derogatory thing if you were a girl that

played sports. This was a college of over 800 women, 13 men, no scholarships, no men’s sports, and uniform socks that were handed in at the end of the season to be reassigned the next year.” Suzanne explained that in 1972 Title IX legislation provided women the same opportunities with equal funds and equipment as the men were receiving. When enrollment started to decline, Suzanne was invited to participate on a committee to help re-ignite interest in Misericordia. She knew athletics was the key. “If the college wanted people, especially men to come there, the college had to build up the sports,” said Smith. “We circulated a questionnaire and it was knocked down because many felt we shouldn’t change tradition.” “I give much credit to the Sisters of Mercy who were my professors and administrators because they challenged us to get outside the box,” Smith continued. “We questioned the present and wanted to shape the future.” Smith and the committee pushed forward and new sports were added. Suzanne finished her college with nine varsity letters in field hockey, basketball, and softball and was a member of the first volleyball and softball teams at Continued on page 42

The Seaford High School varsity football team returned home to Bob Dowd Stadium last Friday night to take on the Woodbridge Blue Raiders. Woodbridge (3-2 overall) had struggled the past two weeks scoring only seven points in each game after starting the season 3-0, scoring 20-35 points per game. The Blue Jays came home after losing to Lake Forest and needed to regain some momentum to keep their first winning season in over five years alive. Seaford started slow, allowing Woodbridge to set the tone and score early when Trez’mon Kane-Grant finished the touchdown run at 3:23 left in the first quarter. Woodbridge’s Frederick Sample pounded the Blue Jay defense from the opening kick-off until the final seconds of the game, gaining a total of 151 yards on 21 carries. Seaford head coach Darnell Savage said, “Sample is small but quick. He is able to hide behind his offensive line and at the right moment burst through for five or six yard gains.” Woodbridge held a 7-0 lead into the second quarter. Seaford’s offense was unable to convert first downs because the Raiders’ defense was breaking the line and foiling the plays. At 5:39 left in the second quarter Seaford senior Vincent Glover ran the ball wide to the left side and into the end zone. Jeff Akins would score the two-point conversion for the Blue Jays when he slipped by the tackle of Woodbridge’s Trevor Wescott. “Vincent Glover had a great game with two interceptions, 112 yards rushing, and two touchdowns,” said Savage. Woodbridge’s Jabias Blockson took command for several carries and helped the Raiders go deep into the Blue Jay territory. On fourth down, the Raiders attempted a field goal but was short and

wide leaving the score 8-7 Seaford. The first half ended without additional points put on the board by either team mostly due to penalty flags. Seaford came out the second half determined to successfully run the ball. Coach Savage felt the game had to stay on the ground. “When you are playing in a rain bowl I tell the guys to keep their feet moving and our running backs will make plays happen,” said Savage. Glover and Akins put the Blue Jays within striking distance but on fourth down at the 18 yard line, the Blue Jays were unable to convert and turned the ball over on downs. The Blue Jay defense looked strong in the second half, tormenting quarterback C.J. Pleasants and anticipating the pass. Coach Savage believes he has one of the best lineman in the State of Delaware in DeShawn McIvor. “He is tough as nails and was first team in 2008. This year I believe he is playing like he is the best defensive lineman in the state.” The Raiders found themselves at second and 20 after a pair of penalties and a hit to hold the line by Seaford. A pass by Pleasants to Trevor Wescott was broken up as he was surrounded by Scott Donovan, Glover, and Dominic Horsey. Later in the quarter Seaford’s Jason Owens (6’4”) just missed an interception when he got his fingers on a pass intended for Sample. Woodbridge had an opportunity to regain the lead in the fourth quarter when Sample ran the ball to the right side for a first and goal inside the five yard line. On the next play, Woodbridge fumbled the ball and Sample recovered for the Raiders but lost six yards. Again Seaford’s defense read the pass and Horsey deflected it. Woodbridge was unable to The Raiders’ defense pushed the Blue Jays back when Gregory Seay sacked quarterback Shaquil Continued on page 42

Woodbridge’s Frederick Sample, who ran for over 150 yards, is tackled and pushed out of bounds by Seaford’s Scott Donovan in Friday night’s football game in Seaford. Photo by Suzanne Smith

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Western Sussex graduates take part in collegiate Fall sports

The following are stats from Western Sussex graduates who are playing collegiate Fall sports (through 10/16): Field hockey- Alison Bloodsworth, Delmar, Salisbury University- 12G, one GS, three goals, one assist; Lauren Correll, Sussex Tech, Salisbury University- 12G, 17 goals, five assists; Bethany Pavlik, Sussex Tech, Delaware Valley- 15G, 11 goals, four assists; Lindsay Danz, Sussex Tech, Bloomsburg- 15G, two assists; Ellen Rowe, Sussex Tech, St. Joseph’s- 12G, nine GS, six goals, one assist; Jamie Swain, Seaford, Catawba- 11G, 10 GS, three goals, one assist Football- Justin Thomas, Delmar, Louisburg College (N.C.)- six games, 31.5 tackles, nine assists, five sacks, one forced fumble; Gaven Parker, Laurel, Salisbury University- NA; Brandon Hudson, Sussex Tech, Salisbury University- seven punt returns for 120 yards and a touchdown,, four interceptions for 19 yards, 18 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery; Anthony West, Laurel, Wesley College- NA; Kyle Brown, Laurel, Delaware State University- NA; Cody Bristow, Laurel, University of Delaware- six games, three tackles; Alan Preston, Delmar, Methodist University22-35, 318 yards, four touchdowns; Jason Layton, Delmar, Methodist University- nine carries for 21 yards, two receptions for nine yards, two tackles Soccer- Trevor Lee, Seaford, Messiah College- 13G, one goal, three assists; Chris Phillips, Delmar, Wesley College- 10 G; Evan Lee, Sussex Tech, Delaware TechTerry- NA; Matt Borders, Greenwood Mennonite, Delaware Tech-Terry- NA; Josh Scotton, Delmar, Salisbury University- seven games, three games started, one goal allowed, six saves, 3-0; Jerilyn Idler, Woodbridge, Virginia Wesleyan- 13G, 12 GS, one goal, one assist; Kate McMahon, Delmar, Salisbury University- three games; Sydnee Yeary, Sussex Tech, Kutztown- NA If you know of a local grad not on this list, please contact sports editor Mike McClure at sports@mspublications.com ot 302-262-9134.

Delmar’s Alyssa Martin moves the ball upfield as Woodbridge’s Rachel Doyon looks on from across the field during Monday’s game in Delmar. The Wildcats scored three goals in the first half and two in the second for the 5-0 win. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar field hockey team tops Woodbridge for eighth win By Mike McClure

The Delmar varsity field hockey team blanked Woodbridge, 5-0, in a makeup game on Monday. While the Wildcats recorded their eighth win of the season, head coach Jodi Hollamon sees room for improvement. “I would like to see us playing better toward the end of the season, We lost our passing game today, “ said Hollamon. “We’ve been a little up and down. We’re starting to gel a little bit.” Delmar’s Lauren Massey scored the game’s first goal off a feed from Mallory Elliott at 20:07. The score remained 1-0 until Elliott netted a goal with 3:06 left in the half. Elliott added her team’s final goal of the half with 22 seconds remaining. The Wildcats held a 9-5 advantage in shots and a 4-3 edge in corners. Delmar goalie Amanda Fields

recorded five saves and Woodbridge’s Kelli Warner made four stops. Delmar came right out and scored in the second half with Elliott tallying her third game off a pass from Carlee Budd on a corner (27:32). Lauren Ruark scored the Wildcats’ final goal with 18:07 left to make it 5-0. Delmar outshot Woodbridge, 21-10, and held a 15-8 advantage in corners. Warner had 14 saves while Fields (six) and Caila White (three) combined for nine saves for Delmar. Delmar (8-3) suffered its first loss to Cape Henlopen in the fifth game of the season. The Wildcats also lost a pair of overtime contests to Milford and Sussex Tech. “Hopefully these last four games we’ll bring it together and get into the post season,” Hollamon said. “I’d just like to see us a little more aggressive in the circle and take advantage of the opportunities.”

Rainy weather causes postponement of varsity sports contests The following games have been rescheduled due to last week’s rainy weather (makeup date and time in parenthesis): Woodbridge at Delmar field hockey (10/19, 3:30 p.m.); Laurel field hockey home vs. Smyrna (11/2, 4 p.m.); Laurel at Woodbridge soccer (10/26, 4 p.m.); Seaford boys’ soccer home vs. Polytech-Senior Night (11/3, JV 5:30 p.m., varsity 7 p.m.); Seaford boys’ soccer at Appoquinimink (10/31, JV 11 a.m., varsity 12:30 p.m.); Seaford field hockey at Lake Forest (11/3, 4 p.m.); Sussex Tech field hockey at Caesar Rodney; Smyrna at Sussex Tech soccer.

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READY TO GO- Woodbridge’s Kaylee Metzger, Kate Mullett, and Brittany Joseph prepare to make a play on a Delmar hit during Monday’s game in Delmar. The game was a makeup of last week’s contest which was one of many games called off due to rain. Photo by Mike McClure OVERTIME- Delmar’s Amanda Campbell, left, and Sussex Tech’s Courtenay Rickards go to the ball during a recent game in Georgetown. The Ravens won the varsity field hockey match up, 1-0, in overtime. Photo by Mike McClure

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PAGE 42 Football continued Turnage for a loss of 10. With 7:12 left to play in the game, Woodbridge took possession but only pushed themselves back on penalties and fumbles. On fourth down and 33 the Raiders punted the ball back to Seaford. The ground, soaked from hours of rain, created some problems for Glover when he slipped as he tried to run the ball back on the punt return. Glover recovered and ran the ball to the 50 yard line. Coach Savage said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I took a time out and told the men it was time to man up. I told them we could win the game if they get the first down.â&#x20AC;? Akins took the next carry and broke the tackles to run the ball for a Blue Jay touchdown. Turnage found Owens for two points and Seaford took a 16-7 lead. After an incomplete pass to Wescott, the Raiders put the ball in the air and

MORNING STAR â&#x20AC;˘ OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009 Glover intercepted at the 45 yard line and Smith continued ran the ball 55 yards for a touchdown. Misericordia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first volleyball season, With 1:08 remaining in the game, Andre we used a manual to teach us what to do,â&#x20AC;? Washington kicked the first extra point said Smith. of the season for the Blue Jays as Seaford She also was team captain in field took a commanding 23-7 lead. hockey and volleyball and was a leading Woodbridge was unable to convert and scorer on the field hockey team. Thirty turned the ball over on downs and Seaford years later Suzanne Smith returned to her took a knee to end the game. Woodbridge alma mater to accept the invitation as an moves to 3-3 overall, while Seaford goes inductee into the 2009 Misericordia Unito 4-2. versity Hall of Fame. The Blue Jays go on the road again to Today, the university athletics departDelmar on Saturday afternoon to take on ment fields over 20 womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Wildcats that have a 3-3 record. All athletic teams with several indoor and of Delmarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s losses are in non-conference outdoor complexes and enrollment is over games. Woodbridge will take on Laurel 2,300 students. in its homecoming game this Friday night. Michael MacDowell, president of the For Woodbridge, Pleasants completed University of Misericordia, said in an ethree passes for 47 yards, Blockson had mail, â&#x20AC;?Your time here at Misericordia was 63 yards rushing, and Kane-Grant had 33 transformational. You saw the vision of yards and a touchdown. Wescott caught the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic program and pursued all three of Pleasantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; passes for 47 yards.

it as a student. You gave us a mascot of which we can be proud.â&#x20AC;? Smith remains humble and said the whole experience is very surreal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Several young men came and thanked me and said if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for me there wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletics at the school,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. Suzanne said she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to respond and felt so many different emotions because back in the seventies they all thought the fight was for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports in a manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. The challenge of changing womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletics took on a life of its own while keeping the importance of academics alive. Suzanne lives in Seaford with her husband, Kenneth, who is also a graduate of Misericordia. The Smiths have four children: Jennifer, Stephanie, Joshua, and Alexandria. SEAFORD POP WARNER-

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Raven Roundup- Sussex Tech field hockey team blanks IR By Mike McClure

Several Sussex Tech cross country runners clown around before their first meet at the sign that marks the entrance to their new running course. Shown (l to r) are Isaac Van Curen (Millsboro), Dave Hignutt (Seaford), Monica Patel (Harbeson), Chris Clifton (Bridgeville), Chandler Elmore (Georgetown), Ralph Day (Laurel), Livia Berg (Lewes) and Emily Ritter (Millsboro).

Sussex Tech opens new cross country course near school

Sussex Technical High School inaugurated its new cross country course during a recent tri-meet against Lake Forest, Sussex Central and Delmarva Christian schools. To complete the 5K course, the integrated project included services from maintenance staff, commercial industry companies, and students in the environmental technical area. The process started two years ago when Sussex Tech maintenance personnel Ben Ewing and George Smith started clearing a path through the larger portion of the wooded area across the road from the school on Route 9. The path was less than one-half mile in the woods. Several staff members used the woods trail combined with the ditch roads for running for exercise. The JROTC also used the area to run in and in the summer of 2008, they held a competition on the land with other JROTC units. Sussex Tech’s cross country team coaches expressed their desire to have a cross country course on school property. For the last few years, the Ravens held practice and meets at the Redden State Forest. Although the forest course was adequate, close to an hour a day was lost in traveling time. In the spring of 2009, the District contracted services from Layton Construction to lay out a 5K running course utilizing its property across Route 9. Ted Layton had prior experience creating a trail at Abbott’s Mill. The goal was to have the course ready for the 2009 fall sports season. The course was first laid out on paper from an aerial map. Then the task of marking out the trail in the woods, ditch roads, and overgrown field took place. By this time, it was early summer and the bugs were very present. Layton used as much of the old trail as possible and avoiding the removal of large trees. They cleared and marked out a rough trail which measured 5K. Lending several helping hands to the project was Mr. Jefferson’s environmental students who helped to prune out small stumps along the ditch roads. Also, the remainder of the summer has seen Sussex Tech coaches, maintenance and custodial staff cleaning, pruning, grinding stumps, and raking the trail. As runners sprint around the course they are greeted at the half-mile marker which shows the way to “Demarest Drive”. Further into the woods at the 1.5-mile marker, runners come across “Nicoletti Lane”. The markers are monuments to the service and dedication of Sussex Tech’s cross country coaches, Dave Demarest and Lou Nicoletti. Along Route 9, contestants are greeted by a huge sign marking the entrance of the Ravens “Little CC Course”. Actually the name has nothing to do with the size of the course, but is a tribute to the person who was instrumental in coordinating the creation of the course, Terry Little, Sussex Tech’s director of facilities and operations. The opening of Sussex Tech’s cross country course was culminated by two Ravens crossing the finish line first. Junior Jamie Price won the boys’ race, and sophomore Isabel Wharton was in front of the girls’ runners.

The Sussex Tech varsity field hockey team moved to 7-1 in conference play and 9-1 overall with a 5-0 win over Indian River last Wednesday. Maxine Fluharty netted four goals and Abby Atkins had a goal and an assist to pace the Ravens. Fluharty tallied all four of her goals in the second half while Atkins had an assist on Fluharty’s third goal and tallied the final goal with 6:37 left in the game. Sussex Tech out shot Indian River, 22-4, and held a 10-4 advantage in corners. The Ravens’ Caitlin Stone made two saves. Boys’ cross country team wins, girls lose in meet vs. Cape- The Sussex Tech boys’ cross country team defeated Cape Henlopen, 18-45, last Wednesday as Jamie Price placed first (17:24) ad Brian Singh was second (17:30). Ryan Fitzgerald placed fourth (18:28), Ricky Hernandez came in fifth (18:49), Sudesh Singh was sixth (18:52), and Dylan Varrato finished seventh (18:57 for the Ravens. The Lady Ravens were edged by the Vikings, 28-30, despite Izzy Wharton’s first place finish with a time of 19:21 and Emily Ritter’s second place finish (19:27). Sussex Tech’s Bethany Killmon came in fifth (21:23) and Doris Miguel-Perez finished 10th (23:03). Ravens blank Senators for homecoming win- The Sussex Tech varsity football team moved to 3-1 in the Henlopen Conference and 5-1 overall with a 27-0 win over Dover last Friday night in the Ravens’ homecoming game. Desmond Sivels had three carries for 268 yards and three touchdown runs and Brandon Lewis carried the ball 15 times for 104 yards. Darrin Beckett added a pair of carries for 42 yards and a touchdown, Shane Marvel had three carries for 50 yards, and James Smith kicked three extra points. Sivels scored on a 34-yard touchdown run in the first quarter and added a one-yard touchdown run in the second and a 40-yard run for a score in the third quarter. Beckett added a 34-yard touchdown run in the final quarter. Defensive stats from this game were not provided prior to the Star’s deadline. RAIDERS AND WILDCATSWoodbridge’s Kelsey Johnson looks to get past Delmar’s Hunter Causey during Monday’s varsity field hockey game in Delmar. Delmar won the game, 5-0. Photo by Mike McClure

Boys and Girls Club of Western Sussex to form indoor soccer league

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Sussex is forming an indoor soccer league for the winter season. This is a co-ed league ages 3 through 18. The age groups are as follows: Under 6: ages 3, 4, 5 (session one Nov. and Dec., session two Dec. and Jan.); Under 9: ages 68; Under 12- ages 9-11; Under 15- ages 12-14; Under 19- ages 15-18. The registration fee is $25 for club members (U6 $15 per session or $25 for both) and $40 for non-club members ($15 covers one year membership dues at the club). Participants may register at the club Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call the club at 628-3789 and ask for Karen Schreiber.

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JAYS AND DOGS- Udiel Perez of Seaford had three assists and one goal in the 9-1 win over Laurel last Tuesday. Laurel’s Ryan Boyce is shown looking for a chance to take the ball away from Perez as he makes a fast break to the goal. Photo by Lynn Schofer

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DELMAR FOOTBALL- Above, the Delmar defense brings down Lake Forest running back Quadir Bryant during last Friday’s game in Delmar. Bryant was held to 43 yards and no touchdowns in the second half. Below, Delmar running back Daronte DeShields rumbles for a touchdown during the win over Lake Forest. DeShields ran for 90 yards and a touchdown on the night to help lead the Wildcats. Photos by Mike McClure

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Special Olympics Fall Festival to feature 400 athletes

The annual Special Olympics Delaware Fall Sports Festival, sponsored by Chase, will feature over 400 athletes from across the state competing in soccer, bocce, volleyball and flag football at the University of Delaware on Saturday, Oct. 24. In addition to the competitions at UD, nearly 20 runners will take part in the annual Special Olympics Delaware 5K race, held at the Wilmington Riverfront as part of the first annual Run for the Buds, beginning at 9 a.m. Athletes will compete in Special Olympics divisions and be awarded separately from other participants in the run, which is open to the public. One highlight at this year’s Fall Festival is the introduction of flag football as Special Olympics Delaware’s 20th official sport. Five teams will compete in 5 vs. 5 games on the UD practice fields, located behind the Field House. In addition to the athletic competitions, there will be a grand opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in the Delaware Field House and athletes will also be able to experience fun activities in Olympic Village throughout the day. Chase employees will volunteer in event management and day-of roles throughout the day. Schedule of Events- Opening Ceremonies, 10:30 a.m., UD Field House back arena; Bocce competition, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., UD Field House front arena; Flag Football, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., fields behind Field House; 5K run. 9:00 a.m., Wilmington Riverfront; Volleyball competition, noon - 4 p.m., UD Field House back arena; Soccer competition, noon - 4 p.m., fields behind Rullo Stadium.

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This week in Star sports history

10 YEARS AGO- The Woodbridge varsity football team moved to 2-0 in the Henlopen South and 5-0 overall with a 28-14 win over Lake Forest as Jeremy Maddox scored a pair of touchdowns. The Laurel football team blanked Indian River, 31-0, behind Titus Mims’ 161 yards rushing and seven tackles by John Cahall to lead the Bulldogs’ defense. Seaford’s Nate Rose and Kristin Irwin each placed first in their teams’ dual meet against Polytech and Sussex Central. FIVE YEARS AGO- The Delmar varsity field hockey team improved to 8-3 behind a goal and an assist by Amanda King. The Sussex Tech field hockey team won its sixth straight game to move to 8-2 with a 3-2 overtime win over Indian River in the Turf Bowl. Tiamia Black netted a pair of goals including the game-winner. The Seaford football team evened its record at 3-3 with a 44-6 romp over Lake Forest on homecoming night. Seth Pentoney ran for 75 yards and two touchdowns and also recorded 12 tackles. LAST YEAR- The Laurel varsity football team cruised to a 56-12 homecoming win over Woodbridge as Tyler West ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns and Justin Rife recorded nine tackles. Jorge Young ran for 110 yards and a touchdown for the Raiders. The Laurel field hockey team edged Seaford, 2-1, with Kirsti Knight scoring the game-winning goal.

Delaware Stingers to hold indoor hockey signups Saturday The Delaware Stingers indoor field hockey team will hold signups on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the Woodbridge Elementary School in Greenwood. For more information on this travel hockey team visit lloydlee.com/delawarestingersfieldhockey.htm or call 302-337-8545.

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Seaford Stars of the Week

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekVincent Glover- Seaford

Seaford’s Vincent Glover ran for 112 yards and a touchdown and had two interceptions including a 55-yard return for a touchdown to help the Blue Jays to a 23-7 home win over Woodbridge.

Male Co-Athlete of the WeekCris Trejo- Seaford High

Seaford senior Cris Trejo netted a pair of goals in his team’s win over Laurel last Tuesday. Trejo enters this week’s games with four goals on the year. Honorable mention- Jeff Akins- Seaford; Freddie Sample- Woodbridge; Jobias Blockson- Woodbridge; Ethan Lee- Seaford; Udiel Perez- Seaford; Nazaret Garcia- Seaford; Patrick Davis- Woodbridge; Gil Villalobos- Woodbridge; Eric Willey- Woodbridge; Ariel Espinoza- Sussex Tech; John Hopkins- Delmarva Christian; Todd Hurley- Delmarva Christian; Jamie Price- Sussex Tech; Brian Singh- Sussex Tech; Desmond Sivels- Sussex Tech; Sussex Tech football team’s defense; Erica Edwards- Sussex Tech; Crystal Loudon- Sussex Tech; Samantha Hudson- Sussex Tech; Maxine Fluharty- Sussex Tech; Abby Atkins- Sussex Tech; Isabel WhartonSussex Tech; Emily Ritter- Sussex Tech

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?- Monica Neal, standing left at a recent game against Seaford, is the head JV field hockey coach at Kent High School in Wharton/Chestertown, Md. The 2004 Seaford High graduate played four years of softball and field hockey as well as indoor track and was the manager of the wrestling team. She went on to play college softball at Delaware Tech, graduating from the University of Delaware on the Dean’s list with a degree in Agricultural Education in 2008. She has been working as the Agriculture teacher at Kent High for one year and was the assistant varsity softball coach last spring. On her time off, she is involved in FFA and plays on a women’s softball league and a co-ed softball league. Monica is the daughter of Russ and Marianne Neal and is the granddaughter of Diane Neal.

Seaford Star varsity sports scoreboard (week of Oct. 12)

Cross country- Boys’- Seaford 25, Cape Henlopen 30- The Seaford boys’ cross country team defeated Cape Henlopen in last Wednesday’s meet as Tim Fields placed first against the Vikings with a tie of 17:35 and Chris Wilkerson was second (18:02). Seaford’s Jacques Jules came in fourth with a time of 18:26. Girls’- Cape Henlopen 15, Seaford 50- No additional information was provided from this meet. Girls’ volleyball- Holly Grove 3, Delmar 1- The Delmar varsity girls’ volleyball team fell to Holly Grove last Wednesday. The Wildcats won the first game, 25-19, but fell in the next three games, 25-19, 25-11, and 29-27. Delmar’s Sarah Smith had 26 assists and four aces; Shanna Hearn contributed to kills, three aces, five blocks, and three digs; Nikkia King added one ace and nine digs; and Ashley Matos chipped in with two kills, six aces, and five digs. Stephanie Smith also had one kill, two aces, and four assists; Abby Tingle added two kills and three aces; and Jazmine Brown made four digs for Delmar. Polytech 3, Delmar 1- Delmar topped Polytech, 26-24, in the first game of last Thursday’s home match. The Panthers came back to win the next three games, 25-12, 25-7, and 25-17. Delmar’s Sarah Smith had 14 assists; King made eight digs; and Hearn added four kills, for blocks, and four digs. Matos contributed two kills, one ace, and three digs; Gabby Rairan had two kills and two digs; and Stephane Smith chipped in with one kill, one ace, one block, and two digs. Football- Laurel 35, Cape Henlopen 21- Laurel’s Chris Jones ran for 182 yards and a touchdown; Nick Munoz had 13 carries for 79 yards and two touchdowns and eight tackles; and Zach Exume added 10 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Chris Cutsail also ran for a touchdown and Adam Black booted five extra points. Jerry Reed joined Munoz for a team-high eight tackles, Justin Rife had seven tackles, and Tyler Robertson added six tackles. Jake McPike completed 20 of 29 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns for Cape Henlopen. Delmar 27, Lake Forest 14- The Wildcats overcame a 14-6 deficit at the half to win this home contest and move to 2-0 in the conference. Daronte DeShields ran for 90 yards and a touchdown, Cameron Mattox had 51 yards rushing with a pair of touchdown runs and three sacks, Bryan Daniels added 62 rushing yards and a touchdown, and Spencer Fothergill recorded a pair of sacks for Delmar.

Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for Oct. 22-28

Thursday, Oct. 22- boys’ soccer- Woodbridge at Seaford, 6 p.m., Sussex Tech at Dover, 7 p.m.; field hockey- Delmar at Seaford, 4 p.m.; girls’ volleyball- Sussex Tech home vs. Cape Henlopen, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23- football- Laurel at Woodbridge, 7:30 p.m., Sussex Tech home vs. Smyrna, 7:30 p.m.; field hockey- Seaford at Polytech, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24- football- Seaford at Delmar, 1:30 p.m.; field hockey- Sussex Tech at Dover, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26- boys’ soccer- Laurel at Woodbridge, 4 p.m.; girls’ volleyballDelmarva Christian at Sussex Tech, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27- boys’ soccer- Seaford at Delmar, 5:30 p.m., Woodbridge at Campus Community, 4 p.m., Sussex Tech home vs. Cape Henlopen, 5:30 p.m.; field hockey- Sussex Tech at Smyrna, 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28- cross country- Seaford home vs. St. Thomas More, Sussex Central, and Dover, 4 p.m., Sussex Tech home vs. Caesar Rodney, Polytech, Smyrna, 4 p.m.; field hockey- Seaford at Cape Henlopen, 7 p.m., Woodbridge at Caesar Rodney, 4 p.m.

DE-FENSE- Delmar’s Mallory Elliott takes a shot as the Woodbridge defense looks to keep the ball out of the goal during Monday’s varsity field hockey game which took place in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Senior Paige Venables turns the stick for a reverse hit into the circle for the ball in Tuesdays high school field hockey game played in Seaford. See the story in next week’s Seaford Star. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford/Laurel Star Tuesday high school sports scoreboard

Boys’ soccer- Polytech 5, Woodbridge 1- Frank Ortega netted a goal on a feed from Micah Idler for the Raiders. Woodbridge’s Elder Alcantara made 16 saves in the loss. Sussex Tech 1, Milford 1- Dylan Pepper netted the Ravens’ lone goal and James Smith recorded five saves. Delmar 2, Laurel 0- No additional information was provided from this game. Field hockey- Delmar 4, Dover 2- Delmar’s Lauren Massey, Sam Johnson, Mallory Elliott, and Caroline Phillips each had a goal and Amanda Campbell and Lauren Ruark added assists in the win. Delmar outshot the Senators, 11-2, and had a 13-6 advantage in corners. Wildcat goalie Amanda Dylan Pepper Fields also made four saves. Sussex Tech 6, Lake Forest 0- Maxine Fluharty contribElder Alcantara uted four goals and two assists, Abby Atkins added a pair of goals, and Kelsey Doherty had one assit in the Ravens’ win. Milford 2, Seaford 0- Molly Cain had 13 saves in her team’s loss to Milford. See next week’s Seaford Star for the full story. Delmarva Christian 3, Campus Community 3- Haley Embleton, Rebecca Bryan, and Devan Taylor each netted a goal and Jessica Stratton had two assists for the Royals. Delmarva Christian goalie Christie Betts also made 11 saves. Girls’ volleyball- Cape Henlopen 3, Delmar 0- Cape Henlopen won, 25-12, 25-13, and 25-9. Delmarva Christian 3, St. Andrews 1- Delmarva Christian’s Emily Pentoney had seven kills, four aces, and eight assists; Mallorie Parsons added nine kills and four blocks; Sierra Parsons contributed four kills, three aces, three blocks, and four digs; and Lauryl Berger had three kills, two aces, and 21 assists. Sussex Tech 3, Indian River 1- No additional information was provided from this match.

Henlopen South football standings 1. Laurel 2-0, 5-1 Delmar 2-0, 3-3 3. Seaford 2-1, 4-2 Indian River 2-1, 4-2 5. Lake Forest 2-2, 3-3 6. Woodbridge 0-2, 3-3 7. Polytech 0-4, 0-6

Henlopen North football standings 1. Caesar Rodney 2-0, 4-2 2. Sussex Tech 3-1, 5-1 Milford 3-1, 3-3 4. Dover 1-1, 3-3 5. Smyrna 1-2, 1-5 6. Cape Henlopen 0-2, 1-5 7. Sussex Central 0-3, 3-3

Western Sussex varsity teams reschedule games due to rain The following games have been rescheduled due to rain last week: field hockey- Woodbridge at Campus Community, Oct. 26, 4 p.m.; Sussex Tech at Caesar Rodney, Nov. 3, 4 p.m.; soccer- Sussex Tech home vs. Smyrna, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m., Delmar home vs. Lake Forest, Oct. 26, 5:30 p.m.

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Communities mourn loss of two charitable individuals I recall one day a number of years ago, talking with my good ONY INDSOR friend and mentor the late local journalism legend, W. Wright RobAs time passes we are inson. He was in his early 90s and he said something that really stuck unfortunately forced to with me. He said, “Tony, when say goodbye to many you get to my age it can really be of the people who have lonely. I have wonderful friends and family, but most of the people been a vibrant part of I grew up with, went to school with our lives. and worked with are gone now. There are few people that I can rethe best the city had to offer for each and late to about things I experienced as every citizen in the community. a younger man.” I was fortunate to have covered city I thought about that and realize that it is a very insightful statement. As time passes council for the newspaper during several of Councilman Nutter’s terms in office. I we are unfortunately forced to say goodrecall that whenever he spoke on an issue bye to many of the people who have been at the council table, I made it a point to a vibrant part of our lives, and whether write down everything he said; this betheir contributions are public or private, our older Americans are icons. They repre- cause Mr. Nutter rarely said a great deal during any council meeting. But, when he sent wisdom through life experiences. did speak you can bet it was something Last week, two extraordinary people worth reporting. His very soft and evenpassed away. Both were significant contoned speaking style seemed to provide the tributors to their respective communities and both serve as stellar representations of calming effect that left you knowing you were hearing from a wise patriarch and what we should all aspire to. guardian of the city. In Seaford, former Seaford City CounOutside the council chamber, Mr. Nutcilman Henry Nutter died. The longest ter spent over three decades with his waste serving elected official in the city (32 disposal business and used that business as years), he was also the first Africanan opportunity to stay in personal contact American to serve in Seaford city governwith his constituents’ thoughts, needs and ment. Elected in 1970, Councilman Nutter concerns. He and his wife, in addition to brought committed representation to his serving their church, Macedonia AME constituency on the east side of the comChurch, also took time for such community. Although Mr. Nutter spoke in a munity service as delivering meals to the soft and non-threatening tone at the counhomebound for the Nanticoke Senior Cencil table, he articulated his message in a ter. Henry Nutter was a real gentleman and way that left everyone understanding that my prayers and thoughts are with his wife, he would not settle for anything less than

Vera and their family. In neighboring Laurel, family and friends of another community icon, Dale Boyce, have been forced to say goodbye to a true community spirit. The tragic death of Mr. Boyce will leave a void in the community, especially in the area of charitable efforts. Known as “The Voice of the Bulldogs,” Mr. Boyce provided the announcement during home games of the Laurel High School football team. A former Bulldog himself, he, like many in the community, loved the local youth sports champions and demonstrated his support on and off the field for decades. But, it was the kind, charitable side of Dale Boyce that made him stand out in the community of Laurel. He loved his community and served with the community grassroots organization “The Laurel Redevelopment Corporation (LRC).” He embodied that group’s mission to revitalize the town and do it without waiting on government to make the first move. He and his colleagues on the LRC were able to give the historic downtown of Laurel and nearby areas a significant and muchneeded renovation and revitalization. It was Mr. Boyce’s involvement in his church, The Laurel Centenary U.M. Church, and the Good Samaritan Aid organization, that stands out in my mind as defining the kind of man he was. I interviewed Dale Boyce a number of years ago for a newspaper feature story. He beamed with pride when talking about his family and his work with the church and the Good Samaritan. He served as an outreach worker with Good Samaritan, helping to match the needs of so many desperate families and individuals with the resources

offered through the Good Samaritan’s charity efforts. He loved what was able to be accomplished through the charity-based resources of the Good Samaritan. Every year, Dale Boyce worked tirelessly to help prepare and deliver the holiday baskets of food and other support that were provided through the church and Good Samaritan. He often personally purchased the toys and other items that were delivered with love to very appreciative children and their families. Mr. Boyce did his charity work in the community with his wife and partner, “Mimi,” working right along with him up until her untimely death just over a year ago. In an effort to find any possible relief from the sadness of losing Dale Boyce, it is necessary to recognize that Dale Boyce and his partner, Mimi, are now being reunited. Death is a normal, but sad part of life. The older we get the more we are exposed to it. However, that fact does not lessen the pain and emptiness that accompanies the loss of a friend or family member. Both Henry Nutter and Dale Boyce were hard working, honest, charitable people who lived with the life philosophy of Jesus. They loved their respective communities and demonstrated it actively. I think the best tribute we can offer in honor of these two men’s legacies, would be to make it a point to embrace any act of selfless service to others we can possibly undertake. Being a good, generous, honest person is virtuous and exceptional, but sharing those virtues with those you do not necessarily know demonstrates another level of goodness. Henry Nutter and Dale Boyce were two such people.

If the Lions get to the Super Bowl, you know who to thank Long-time readers of these writings know that my husband and I YNN ARKS are unwavering fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. We have rooted for ...my rooting carries the mighty men of iron to win for more than 30 years and more often with it so much power, than not, they have obliged. so much passion, that This year, though, I am branching out. I have added seven it seems unfair not to franchises to my list of teams for spread it around. which I cheer. This is intended as no disloyalty to the Steelers — they will always be No. 1 on that years ago, when they finished with 15 list of eight. But my rooting carries with losses and just one win, but I still think it so much power, so much passion, that it of them as an underdog. And my son-inseems unfair not to spread it around. The law is a Dolphin fan, enough reason right Steelers have benefited from it for three there for me to root for Miami to win. decades; just imagine what it could do for That leaves five teams on my list. And a team like the Detroit Lions. I might as well confess right here that Which, by the way, is on my new list. they made the cut largely because of their How can one not cheer for a team that quarterbacks and at least in one case, last year won no games and this year because that quarterback is really cute. I has won only one, against the hapless can imagine legions of football fans out Redskins (who by the way are not on my there shaking their heads and insisting list)? Add in the fact that its home city is that yards gained and lost are what the suffering with an unemployment rate that game is all about, not black wavy hair or is three times the national average and it’s a winning smile. But my son-in-law chose hard to see why the whole country isn’t to root for the Dolphins years ago becheering for Detroit. cause he liked their uniforms and my son The Miami Dolphins are also on my has been a Denver fan for years because list of eight. Their sad season came two

when he was 6, he liked the color orange. Liking the look of a man when he takes off his helmet seems as valid a reason for liking a football team as any. And that brings us to the New York Jets, whose quarterback, Mark Sanchez, is indeed a pleasure to look at. Fresh out of college, he replaced the veteran Brett Favre (we’ll come to him in a moment) and played his first game in the NFL this year. While it is admittedly hard to tell from the few glimpses I catch of him on Sunday afternoons, he seems like a sincere person, dedicated to winning and to fairness. I feel the same way about the Manning brothers, Eli and Peyton, who have inspired me to add two more teams on my list, the New York Giants and the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts so far are undefeated this year, the Giants not so lucky. Maybe the Giants just haven’t heard yet that they are on the Parks List of Eight. Seventh on that list are the Baltimore Ravens. Quarterback Joe Flacco, after all, is a University of Delaware graduate; I know some graduates from that university and they all deserve my cheers. In his first season with the Ravens, Flacco led them to the American Football Con-

ference championship game against the Steelers. This year, his season has been a 3 and 3 mixed bag, including Sunday’s heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Which brings me (I promised we would get here) to Brett Favre, who at the age of 40 and after two retirements is having what looks to be the time of his life, leading the Vikings to a 6 and 0 season so far. The Vikings are the eighth team on my list, largely because of Favre and his undying enthusiasm for the game. He throws touchdowns, he scrambles, he blocks and best of all, he runs down the field to thank whoever just caught his pass. I don’t hold it against him that he decided to retire, changed his mind, decided to retire and again changed his mind. I have changed my mind a dozen times this morning, and it’s only 9 o’clock. Of course, if it’s Steeler Ben Roethlisberger and Favre or Flacco or either of the Mannings facing each other in this season’s playoff series, I know where my heart will lie. The Steelers will get all the power that my rooting for them brings. The other teams, in the end, will have to make their own way.

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MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2009

Poker Run Ride to Read benefits new Seaford Library A recent Poker Run, benefiting the new Seaford Library and Cultural Center, drew many bikers from the area. Major sponsors were Bill and Spuck Bennett of Harley Davidson of Seaford and Bob and Kathy Boyd of Regional Builders, Inc. Ben Ewing of Harley Davidson planned the route of the Poker Run, which included riding by the new library. The shady green at the Harley location was the gathering site for food, fun, music

and prizes. Volunteers from Friends of the Seaford Library handled the registration desk. Prizes were awarded to the winners, compliments of Regional Builders, Inc. Door prizes were donated by local businesses. Kathy Boyd, chairwoman of the Ride to Read Poker Run, thanked the bikers for supporting the ride and the Seaford Library and Cultural Center.

Kathy and Bob Boyd, owners of Regional Builders, Inc. Regional Builders was a major sponsor of the Ride to Read Poker Run. Kathy was the chairperson of the event.

Jane Watson is ready for a motorcycle ride.

Ron Kinnamon, Keith Dickerson and Denise Dickerson were participants in the Ride to Read Poker Run. Denise was the third place winner in the event.

Chick Allen was the second place winner, and Steve Taylor came in fourth in the Poker Run event. Steve was also the “50/50” winner.

Jason Sapp was the first place winner in the Ride to Read Poker Run.

Betty Tull, Jane Watson, Rose Adams (Seaford Library Board president), John Watson, and Earl Tull enjoy lunch at the Poker Run.

Debbie Short, Ken Madden, Kathy VanSciver, John VanSciver, and Rep. Danny Short enjoy BBQ chicken dinners after their motorcycle ride.

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program and provide on-site meal opportunities for center members. When Franckowiak was approached by the senior center board about taking on the role of director, she was honored, but hesitant. “I was concerned about whether I would be able to take on the responsibilities of being the director of the center,” she said. “But given the support shown me by the board, staff and membership, I felt obligated to at least try.” Happy that she did decide to accept the position, Franckowiak credits her staff with providing her with the support that helps keep the center running smoothly. “The people who work at the Nanticoke Senior Center are just wonderful people. They don’t just perform the duties they are responsible for while at the center, they are constantly finding ways to help our organization, all the time,” she said. “My staff does more good than I even know about. If they see a need for our members or each other, they respond; it doesn’t matter if it’s while at work or over the weekend. I think this is just the nature of the Seaford community, to help each other.” One staff member who has been particularly instrumental in helping her with the daily administrative operations is Barbara Elliott, who she calls her “co-director.” Elliott has worked at the center for the past 11 years. Jokingly, she refers to the fact that Elliott is left-handed and she is righthanded, so together they complete one another. “Barbara is a wonderful blessing to me,” she said. “We both bring different approaches to the daily operations, so we work so well together. Barbara is a perfect example of what makes the staff at the senior center such a great team.” Likewise, Franckowiak is excited about how well the NSC membership supports one another. She said there are three generations of seniors who are members at the NSC. The center works to provide resources and activities for all the seniors. She said the “family-spirit” that exists between members is something she appreciates. “It is beautiful to see the networking that goes on between all of these people,” she said. “We have younger seniors who volunteer to deliver meals to those who are homebound. Many of our seniors volunteer their time to serve other members. They look out for one another. This senior center literally runs by itself. The people here have

a lot of wisdom and compassion.” Franckowiak came to Seaford in 1983 from Blackwood, N.J. Her husband of 33 years, Bob, was working with PIE Trucking Company at the time. There was a transition in the trucking industry and he felt there would be more job security in a smaller area. When arriving in Seaford, Sue Franckowiak went to work at the former Maxime’s Book Store and also at the Open Cupboard health food store, in Seaford. While working at the health store, owner Marion Rank noticed that Franckowiak possessed a variety of business skills, including astute bookkeeping. Rank suggested that she consider applying for a job opening for a bookkeeper at the Nanticoke Senior Center. Franckowiak followed her employer’s advice and it resulted in a new career. Today, Franckowiak is serving as director of the NSC during a time of change. In March 2010, the center’s lease agreement with the Boys & Girls Club ends and the NSC’s Board of Directors is investigating potential opportunities for re-location. Currently, a proposal to acquire the Seaford Golf and Country Club as a potential home for the NSC is being studied by the City of Seaford. Franckowiak credits the City of Seaford as being a major supporter of the NSC over the years. She points out two members of the council, Larry Miller who died in recent years and Henry Nutter who passed away last week, as examples of how the city has been “a friend” to the center. “Larry Miller was a major friend to the senior center and Henry Nutter and his wife, Vera, delivered homebound meals for our programs,” she said. Though there are no firm plans at this time, Franckowiak continues to be optimistic. “During this time of uncertainty, I am not really concerned about where we end up locating. The Nanticoke Senior Center is wherever the seniors are,” she said. “This organization has been providing direct-services for seniors for 39 years in the community. Though we have a long history, I still feel there is much we do that people are not aware of. People are surprised when they learn the senior center does so much.” Pointing out some of the services that are provided through the NSC, Franckowiak speaks with pride. “I am really proud of our homebound meal program,” she said.

“We have no waiting list for those needing homebound delivery of food. If we get a call from the Shipley [State Service] Center about someone needing a food delivery we are always able to take care of it. We have never found anyone in need that we were unable to help.” In addition to the nutritional services, the NSC also provides physical activities, medical assistance and educational and financial services. It also networks with the CHEER center to work together to provide direct-services for members of both organizations. Franckowiak says the center receives volunteer services from First State Community Action and RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program). Outside the senior center, Franckowiak enjoys life with her husband and their two German Shepherds “Bobby” and “Emme.” She also has a passion for homeopathy, the use of herbs and vitamins to help trigger the body’s natural system of healing. Franckowiak was first introduced to this natural from of addressing the body’s healing process as a child when she was being treated for polio and doctors in Philadelphia decided to use natural applications to help build her muscles, rather than the use of the more traditional treatment by braces, which actually restrict the muscle movement. In 1980, Franckowiak had a German Shepherd dog, “Luke,” who was not recovering from arthritis as quickly as she felt he should have. She gave him some vitamins and herbs, including calcium manganese, and within a short time the dog was running and playing with his toy Frisbee. She gained an enhanced appreciation for homeopathy when she met businesswoman, Linda Chick, who was conducting a Homeopathy workshop at Del Tech Community College. “Linda is a dear friend,” she said. “She invited me to attend some additional Homeopathy classes and I have been studying it ever since. I knew this was a real science because I had seen first hand how well it had worked for my animals. These natural remedies provide help without symptoms and side effects.” Along with dealing with the on-going symptoms of polio, which have plagued her throughout her life, Franckowiak was also recently diagnosed with cancer. The news devastated her, however, given her propensity for finding something positive in all things, Franckowiak soon

Library will begin new chapter in December

By Anne Nesbitt

The Seaford Library has known many homes. In the beginning it was located in the residences of the 12 women who had organized themselves into a part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. They called themselves the Acorn Club recognizing that “mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” The first books that were made available to the public were donated by the members. After a short period of time they rented a room in the home of Mrs. Emma Martin for the library. Later, they rented a room over what was Cottingham’s store at High

and Pine streets. In 1938 the Acorn Club purchased the Rust-Dulaney House at 119 South Hall Street. This house had been moved from a site on the Nanticoke River to make room for the DuPont Company nylon manufacturing plant, the first in the world. It is now known as Invista. At first, only two rooms of the house were used for the library with the remainder for clubhouse. The library continued to need more and more of the house on South Hall Street until 1950. At that time the Seaford District Library moved to the historic building at 118 Pine Street that is now occupied by Donn’s Hair Alternative and

Griffin Home Builders. This building was at one time the First National Bank and was placed on the National Historic Register in 1987. In 1963 a new library was built on Porter Street at the present location. It was doubled in size in 1987. Now a new era is about to begin in December 2009 when the Seaford Library and Cultural Center opens. The people who have donated money to help make this new facility possible will be the first to see the finished product. Then the building will be open to the public for a visit. After that, the books will be moved in with an official opening weeks later.

accepted the news as just one more of life’s challenges to overcome. “When they said cancer, especially Stage 3 cancer, my world suddenly stopped,” she said. “But, life goes on. It has been an amazing thing for me since being diagnosed with cancer. The outpouring of love and support that I have received from my family, my friends, my board and staff and church have been overwhelming. I almost consider this a blessing. This has given me the ability to appreciate things in a whole different way. The sky is truly bluer to me now. The treatment for cancer and how it is viewed is so much more different than it was 30 years ago. No one knows how much time they have, but I feel too good to think about dying.” Among the many supportive people who have contacted Franckowiak since learning of her fight against cancer, is a former childhood friend and schoolmate, Vince Papale. The two attended Interboro Senior High School in Prospect Park, Pa. near where Franckowiak was born in Ridley Park. Papale’s story was chronicled in the 2006 Disney movie, “Invincible,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear. Papale was a 30-year-old part time bartender and substitute teacher when he attended an open tryout for the Philadelphia Eagles and made the team. Though he was an avid football fan, he had never played football outside of high school. Franckowiak and her husband reside in Seaford and attend Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

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‘Operation We Care’

Her note to us was that her parents were not in the position to send packages to her... The Eastern Shore Chapter Harley Owners Group (ES HOG) along with their sponsor, Harley-Davidson of Ocean City started “Operation We Care” in October 2007. Jeff Merritt, director of the ES HOG chapter, said the goal was to send care packages to some of the local troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan for Christmas. “The chapter shipped 101 Operation We Care packages for Christmas 2007 and quickly realized the impact of this effort not only on the troops, but their families here at home,” Merritt said. “We sent another 65 packages out in May 2008 for Armed Forces Day, 213 more for Christmas 2008 and 114 in May 2009. We also ship out Operation We Care packages in between these dates as we receive new addresses. We have shipped out over 500 packages to date and hope to send another 200 for Christmas 2009,” Merritt said. “As part of Operation We Care the Eastern Shore Chapter Harley Owners Group regularly visits the Wounded Warriors Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.” Merritt said there are plenty of troops that don’t have family and don’t receive anything from home. “This is where we come in,” he said. For example, a while back they sent a PFC in the Army a phone card in her package and the first thing she did was call her Mom. “Her note to us was that her parents were not in the position to send packages to her,” Merritt said. Other stories to touch one’s heart are endless. Merritt tells of a little old lady who dropped off 24 Christmas stockings filled with goodies to the Harley Davidson on Dec. 3, 2007. “They went to Sonny Steele’s son, Jonathon, in the Marines in Iraq. They arrived before Christmas amazingly enough. Another testament to the USPS,” Merritt said. Now is a wonderful time to help the Operation We Care effort. Merritt said families of soldiers overseas may submit their names and addresses and any other relevant information about their service. The organization also needs donations of items and financial contributions for postage. Contact Jeff Merritt at jemerritt314@yahoo.com or Bruce Bennett at bruce.bennett@hdoceancity.com or 410-629-1599. Being away from home in a land that is hostile is bad enough, but being away during the holidays is more difficult. Let’s at least let our military men and women know that they are thought of and appreciated back home. Remember, some families don’t have the means to ship items to their loved ones. We can’t let them be fogotten. We salute the efforts of the organizers of “Operation We Care” and hope that many will join them in showing our military men and women assigned overseas that they are not forgotten.

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insurance or his own pocket (savings). Unfortunately, not all workers are able to afford the cost; healthcare costs are astronomical, insurance premiums are exorbitant and full of exclusions, and income is low. Yes, the non-paying (immigrant or not), lazy, indifferent are not qualified to receive free health care. And are the powers-that-be, government or private, doing all they can to ease the situation for the jobless-but-desirous-of-a-job? Douglas Marshall-Steele has got to realize that if he wants normal equal treatment he better be normal and equal. I don’t want unnatural behavior flaunted and treated as equal. Gayness is a choice, not a public right. Lest we forget: my rights end where yours begin, and yours end where mine begin. Not everything called a right is intrinsically a right, anymore than all who claim to be honest are honest. Jack Lucia Seaford

Donations needed

Once again, the time has come as we enter the holiday season to help our fellow neighbors. The Church of God and Saints of Christ take pride in serving many communities. Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays to help families in need, because it expresses love and the traditional coming together of families. Every year, we try to feed families throughout Sussex County. Each family receives a turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetable canned goods and cranberry sauce. On Nov. 24, Thanksgiving gift bags will be delivered to 100 families across Sussex County. We are in need of items to complete our holiday bags. These include 100 of the following: turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cans of cranberry sauce, packs of gravy. During this time, we find that some families are only able to pay their bills leaving them without enough money to buy a complete meal for Thanksgiving.

Every year we serve gift bags to Social Services in Georgetown, Seaford, Laurel, Bridgeville and the LaEsperanza Spanish Center. We are asking a variety of businesses and organizations to donate to our families. To help, call 339-1415 or 6289342. Elaine Grice

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Thank you for your support

I would like to thank my neighbors, Greg and Sharon Holloway, for sponsoring a car show on Oct. 3, at the Texas Roadhouse in Seaford to benefit my MS walk team, Kelly’s Crusaders. Their efforts raised $750 to benefit my team, and to help individuals like myself living with Multiple Sclerosis. Thanks to Texas Roadhouse for their generosity for allowing the use of their parking lot and also donating 10% of the restaurant’s profits to my team. I would also like to thank IHOP and everyone who brought their cars and donated items. My family and I are blessed to live in such a supportive community as Seaford and Laurel. I also want to acknowledge Greg and Sharon’s efforts on my part. It was a wonderful way to honor me and my team. Please remember to support the DE MS Society. They provide funding for many programs that benefit people like me. My team will participate in the DE MS walk in April 2010. Your continued support means so much. Kelly K. Griffith

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Tax break for new vehicles

The “Cash for Clunkers” program for new cars may have ended, but the IRS wants to remind taxpayers that many people might overlook another special break available. If you buy a new vehicle this year, there’s a special federal tax deduction available that can help you save money, in some cases hun-

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dreds of dollars. This tax break will allow Delawareans who buy a new vehicle in 2009 to deduct the document fee they pay when they file their tax return next year. The tax deduction is available on the 2009 federal tax return even for those who claim the standard deduction. The deduction is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and applies to the document fee paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price for qualified new cars, light trucks, motorcycles or motor homes. Generally, vehicles weighing 8,500 pounds or less qualify. This means that most new cars and many new trucks will qualify. New motor homes qualify regardless of weight. Buyers are entitled to a partial deduction if they earn between $125,000 and $135,000 ($250,000 and $260,000 for joint filers). The deduction is eliminated for those who earn over these amounts. To qualify the vehicle must be new and purchased in 2009 after Feb. 16 and no later than Dec. 31. More information is available at IRS.gov/Recovery. Terry L. Lemons

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I was in the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on the second floor from Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, 2009 and received loving expert care from the doctors, nurses, and staff. I was impressed and now realize how fortunate we are in this area, to have such a well-run, equipped hospital with a qualified staff close to us, ready for any emergency. Thank you for your care! June B. Rawlins

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Final Word

Protect yourself with seasonal and H1N1 flu shots By Rep. Mike Castle

As the seasons change from summer to fall, we draw closer to the annual flu season. The addition of swine flu, H1N1, to the list of communicable influenza strains requires more diligence from all of us to keep our communities as healthy as possible. Despite the increased focus on H1N1 in the media, we must not forget about guarding against the seasonal flu as well. The seasonal flu vaccine is widely available and at the start of October, Delaware received its initial batches of the H1N1 flu vaccine which will be made available according to criteria set forth by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). It is just as important that those who meet the CDC criteria also get the H1N1 vaccine. Preventative measures play a critical role in limiting the spread of both seasonal flu and H1N1. While getting vaccinated is the best way to ensure you do not contract nor spread either flu, simple actions such as frequent hand washing, coughing/sneezing into your elbow, and staying home if you feel the least bit ill will greatly diminish the opportunity for the flu to spread.

Seasonal flu As we all know, the seasonal flu affects people with varying degrees of severity, in some rare cases requiring hospitalization for more vulnerable individuals. According to the CDC, the individuals most at risk of the serious consequences of the seasonal flu are people above the age of 65, those below the age of 2 and those with chronic medical conditions. While anyone above the age of 6 months who wishes to protect themselves should consult their healthcare provider about vaccination, it is especially important for those who fall into the “at risk” groups listed above.

The first flu to be released is a nasal spray called FluMist. While this form is suitable for most people, it should not be given to pregnant women who should wait for the injectable vaccine. By the end of October, Delaware is expected to have 82,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine and that number will grow to 240,000 by the beginning of December. For specific information on the flu in Delaware, visit the Delaware Division of Public Health website: www.flu.delaware. gov. For general information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, visit www.flu.gov.

H1N1 Unlike the seasonal flu shot, the CDC has set criteria outlining who is eligible for the initial batches of the H1N1 vaccination. CDC guidelines target those who are particularly at risk of catching H1N1 and suffering serious consequences from it. These include pregnant women, people who work or live with infants under 6 months, children ages 6 to 24, people 25 to 65 who suffer from chronic diseases, and health care providers. People who meet the criteria are the priority for vaccinations currently being distributed by the CDC. At the moment, there are two different forms of the H1N1 vaccination.

Vital Stats

Federal Debt as of October 9, 2009 $11,956,215,549,087 Population of United States 307,136,698 Each citizen’s share of debt $38,928 The average citizen’s share of debt increased $141 this past week. Remember that the average decreased by $26 per person the week before. Hope you didn’t go out and spend your windfall too soon. Submit items by email to us at editor@ mspublications.com. Include your name, hometown and a daytime phone number.

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1 WEEK ANNIVERSARY October 12, 2009 by Frank Calio

Today marks the first week anniversary of my blog. I have intentionaly left all the articles in because I want your reaction as to which stories interest you so I know who my readers are. We will keep all articles listed until the end of this week, then we will begin deleting stories that have the least response from our readers. I have been very pleased with the first weeks response; we have been averaging between 35 and 50 hits on our site per day, not bad for the new boy on the street. My goal is to keep the news as much local as I can. If you have something you want to put in this blog feel free to write us. Thanks. Frank

TIMES ARE REALLY TOUGH October 8, 2009 by Frank Calio

You think it’s tough trying to make a living. Last Saturday 400 applicants for

magistrate positions took their test in Dover. That’s the good news; the bad news is there are approximately 6 positions that will be open next year.

BASEBALL ATTENDANCE DROPS: DAH October 8, 2009 by Frank Calio

Why should anyone be surprised Major League Baseball’s average attendance dropped 6.7 percent this year. Blame it on the recession if you want but I’m not buying that. Baseball used to be a poor man’s game where for four bucks you could see a World Series game in 1962. Now baseball has become a rich man’s game. Boston’s Fenway Park “Dugout” seats are $325, to sit along the “Baseball VIP” seats to see the L.A. Dodgers you pay $285 and for an average seat in the new Yankee stadium it costs $73!

CASTLE SEEKS SENATE SEAT October 7, 2009 by Frank Calio

Christmas came early for Delaware Republicans and Republicans in the U.S. Senate when Congressman Mike Castle declared for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Vice-President Joe Biden, now held by former Biden aide Ted Kaufman. Castle, age 70, has served in Delaware government since the ’60’s first as a member of the Delaware House, then Senate, Lt. Governor and two terms as governor and was elected to Congress in 1993. The real winners in the senate contests will be TV and radio stations and newspapers from the frenzy spending of the two candidates.

PIT TO REOPEN?

October 6, 2009 by Frank Calio

Frankly Speaking has been told the former Pit restaurant has been sold. I have seen people working around the building

but I have not been able to find out what is going on with the new owners. Laurel may not have the most to offer when it comes to good paying jobs, but we sure do have a lot of places to get food.

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT - WASTE OR INVESTMENT? October 6, 2009 by Frank Calio

Downtown Dover is the latest to try to revitalize their downtown business district; again. Recently Salisbury, MD merchants became active again in an attempt to bring business into the downtown area. How much money do these once prosperous downtowns need to spend before they get the message people shop at malls and large box stores. During the 40’s and 50’s both Dover and Salisbury had the box stores; Sears, J.C. Penny’s, drug stores, and the famous women’s stores in Salisbury, all before the birth of shopping centers.

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