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News Planning & Zoning workshoP - The Town of Laurel Planning & Zoning Committee will be holding a public workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. to present the draft 2010 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held in the Conference Room of Laurel Town Hall, 201 Mechanic Street, Laurel. hoMEs - Fall Homes & Gardens special magazine is inside this edition. ConVoY - 140-plus trucks will form a convoy for Special Olympics. Page 2 CoUnCil - Laurel talks about ‘walkaway’ owners, federal funding. Page 3 FoUnDaTion - Ladies Day helps raise $40,000 for Nanticoke Foundation. Page 4 ChrisTMas - Work begins on Shore for Operation Christmas Child. Page 5 hEroEs - Kelly Carey visits Fred Douglass to talk about Afghanistan experience. Page 8
Sports BUllDogs-raVEns- The Laurel and Sussex Tech varsity football teams met on the gridiron last Friday night in Laurel. See who came out on top on page 24. sTars oF ThE wEEk- A Laurel field hockey player and a Delmar soccer player are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 27 soCCEr- The Laurel and Sussex Tech boys’ soccer teams met last week in Georgetown while Delmar hosted Smyrna. Soccer coverage begins on page 24.
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Laurel set to make historic water and sewer expansion By Tony E. Windsor
Laurel is poised to enter into what could be the most economically significant project in the town’s history. Preliminary word has come from the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Office that the town is slated to be awarded $8 million in grant and low-interest loans. The money is to start the first leg of a two-phase project to take water and sewer lines out to U.S. 13. The last town on the U.S. 13 corridor from Greenwood to Delmar to
extend municipal utilities out to the highway, Laurel has spent years trying to figure out how to accomplish this feat in a financially responsible manner and without putting the tax burden on existing town property owners. The expansion of municipal utility lines to US was part of Laurel’s 2004 statemandated Comprehensive Land Use Plan. In the plan Laurel was called the “Town of two doors.” The door to the town’s history was gained through ship access by Broad Creek. However, the “modern door” was defined as U.S. 13, what the plan called Laurel’s connec-
tion to the modern world and future growth. Laurel Mayor John Shwed said extending municipal water and sewer service out to U.S. 13 has been a goal of his since being elected to office. “We have worked over the past few years to extend water and sewer lines out to U.S. 13, but the cost factor has always been the issue,” he said. “We thought we had worked out a plan when businesses on the highway agreed to kick in funds to help with the expansion. Unfortunately, the economy Continued on page 12
Laurel grad pursues degree in biomechanics By Mike McClure Laurel graduate Ryan Hubble sees many similarities between Delaware, where he was born and raised and got his bachelor’s degree, and Indiana, where he is pursuing a masters degree in biomechanics. Hubble, who got his bachelor’s degree from Wesley College, is now pursuing a master’s degree at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He says there are similarities between the two states, especially the number of corn and cow fields. “Indiana’s pretty much like Delaware. It feels like home,” said Hubble. “I’m loving it. I’m having a blast out here.” Hubble, a 2006 graduate of Laurel, says he also plans to get his doctorate but is not sure what area he will get it in. He wants to do sports performance research and injury prevention research and teach at a college. Ryan e-mailed programs and professors at Penn State University, University of Georgia, Georgia State and Ball State. He said Ball State, which offered him a full scholarship, got back to him right away and the professors were very helpful. Hubble visited the school and was
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impressed by the well equipped lab, which includes a custom made treadmill which can incline and decline at 25 percent, one of five that exist. According to Hubble, the school features one of the best biomechanics labs in the nation. That will come in handy when he works on his thesis, which is a requirement for graduation. “I have a lot of equipment at my disposal to use for my thesis topic,” Hubble said. In addition to changing states, Hubble is making the transition from a small school to a large school. The campus at Ball State is so large and there are so many students that he has to travel to get to his classes. “I like the atmosphere. There are a lot of new people to meet. I’m glad to be at a big university,” said Hubble. Hubble put in a lot of time at Wesley and feels he got a good education, which helped prepare him for Ball State. “I feel that I made a good decision going to Wesley,” Hubble added. Ryan, the son of Will and Tanya Daye, looks back to his days at Laurel High, including his experience playing with the varsity football team with great fondness. His brother, Colby, is now a member of the Bulldogs.
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140-plus trucks will form a convoy for Special Olympics
By Lynn R. Parks
More than 140 trucks are expected to rumble through Greenwood Saturday morning, in a fundraising effort for Special Olympics Delaware. The trucks will come into town from Milford on Delaware 16, then head north on U.S. 13. The Delaware convoy is part of the World’s Largest Truck Convoy, started in Florida in 2001 to raise money for that state’s Special Olympics. Since then, the effort has spread throughout the United States and into Canada, with 26 states and four provinces participating last year. Of all of last year’s convoys, Delaware’s, with 141 trucks, was the second largest, said Special
Olympics Delaware spokesman Jon Buzby. He expects at least that many trucks to show up this year. “This is a unique way for the trucking community to give back, to Special Olympics Delaware and to the community in general,” Buzby said. The convoy is also good publicity for Special Olympics, he added, as well as for the companies that have trucks participating. The convoy is sponsored by Walmart and FedEx, both of which have trucks that participate. Trucks have to be at least 10,000 gross vehicle weight; trucks that are carrying hazardous waste are not permitted to participate. Each truck driver has to raise at least $100 for Special Olym-
pics. Buzby said that nearly 2,000 trucks are expected to participate in convoys throughout the U.S. and Canada this year, raising more than $700,000. Last year’s effort in Delaware raised more than $42,000. To start out this year’s Delaware convoy, trucks will congregate at the state fairgrounds. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the trucks will start rolling out of
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16, then go on to Greenwood, where they will turn north on U.S. 13 and head back to the state fairgrounds. They are expected to arrive back at the fairgrounds at around 11:30 a.m. Total route is 28 miles. Throughout, the convoy will have a police escort. For more information, or to register to participate, visit www.sode.org/ fundraisers/truck-convoy/.
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the back exit of the fairgrounds at 10:30 a.m. Before leaving Harrington, the convoy will go through the town’s downtown area. People who want to see the parade of trucks can gather along Clark and Commerce streets. The trucks will leave Harrington and head east on Delaware 14. From Milford, they will take county route 36 to Delaware
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Laurel talks about ‘walkaway’ owners, federal funding By Tony E. Windsor A few weeks ago Laurel’s chief code enforcement officer told the town’s Mayor and Council about the impact the downturn in the economy has had on homeowners in Laurel. During an August Laurel Mayor and Council meeting, Code Enforcement supervisor Paul Frick submitted his monthly report and expressed concerns about the growing trend of homes being left vacant by homeowners who are “walking away” from the houses because of the inability to pay the mortgages. Frick told the council, “The staff has observed numerous properties in town where the owners, due to financial hard-
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ship, have simply walked away from the property and the financial institutions are foreclosing. This is occurring at an alarming rate,” he stated. Saying the homes often fall into disrepair and the lawns become over grown with grass and brush, he said it can cost the town in time and manpower to respond to the abandoned properties. Frick said when the homes are left empty the code enforcement is not aware immediately and it is only when violations such as grass and trash removal become an issue that the town is aware. Recently Delaware Senators Tom Carper and Ted Kaufman announced action they are supporting to address the impact of such “walkaway homes” that have fallen victim to foreclosure. The support comes in the form of $5 million in U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) money coming to the state of Delaware. The funding is made possible through the HUD’s “Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)” and will provide targeted emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire, redevelop or demolish foreclosed properties. “Communities across Delaware, and across the nation, were hit hard by the foreclosure crisis,” said Senators Carper and Kaufman. “This HUD funding will help speed up the process of redeveloping and reselling foreclosed properties, nurturing our communities back to their former health. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program also helps prevent similar problems in the future by offering economic assistance and housing counseling for low income homebuyers. It is programs like
these that will ultimately help our state get back on track.” According to the National Center for Responsible Lending (2010), in Delaware since the third quarter of 2006 the rate of foreclosures has gone up by 335 percent. In the first quarter of 2010 there were a total of 19,542 mortgages past due. It is forecasted that between 2009 and 2012 there will be as many as 20,605 mortgages going into foreclosure. It is estimated that due to nearby foreclosures, Delaware will lose about $2.9 billion in home equity wealth between 2009 and 2012. The HUD “Neighborhood Stabilization Program” is provided under the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. To date, there have been two other rounds of NSP funding: the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) provided $3.92 billion and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) appropriated an additional $2 billion. Like those earlier rounds of NSP grants, these targeted funds will be used to purchase foreclosed homes at a discount and to rehabilitate or redevelop them in order to respond to rising foreclosures and falling home values. Frick said he has seen a steady increase in the number of homes that have been left empty by owners in Laurel since the economic turndown. He said his staff is monitoring the properties that have fallen vacant to ensure that maintenance continues in regards to grass, objectionable objects, such as abandoned refrigerators, or vehicles and violations are addressed based on town codes.
It is not only private properties that have fallen victim to the troubled economy. Frick said in checking the value of the town’s own surplus property there has been as much as a fifty percent loss of property value. Given this concern, along with as many as 10 homes in a town the size of Laurel being left abandoned in the wake of foreclosure, the town may be one of the Delaware communities that seek to take advantage of the recently announced NSP funding.
Laurel referendum date
The revised referendum will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, (Oct. 11 is the inclement weather date) in Laurel. District residents will be asked to vote on two questions. The first question asks voters to approve the new certificates of necessity for a new high school/middle school, acquisition of land near the high school, a new elementary school, the demolition of North Laurel Elementary School, and selective demolition of the Laurel Middle School. The second question asks residents to approve the construction of new athletic facilities or the renovation of the existing facilities. The total cost for the project is $117,349,500 with a local share of $28,163,900. The new athletic facilities, which would entail more than just a football stadium, is proposed at a cost of $3,591,400 with a local share of $861,900.
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Ladies Day raises money for Nanticoke Foundation By Lynn R. Parks Penny Short, chief nursing officer with Nanticoke Health Services in Seaford, welcomed participants to the annual Ladies Day Golf Tournament, held last Thursday at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. “It is great to see this sea of pink,” she said, looking out over the dozens of golf carts ready to hit the links. Most of the participants were wearing pink shirts, in honor of Ladies Day. Nanticoke employees who were helping with the tournament were wearing pink. Many of the balls that the women used on the course were pink. Indeed, even the roses that were along the golf cart path from the clubhouse to the course got into the spirit and were blooming pink. Ladies Day was part of the Nanticoke Health Services Golf Tournament to raise money for the Nanticoke Health Services Foundation. Nanticoke has held an open golf tournament for 24 years; Ladies Day was added last year, spokeswoman Renee Morris said. Lyndon Yearick, executive director of the foundation, said that he expected the two-day tournament to bring in up to $40,000. Much of that money, he said, will be used to purchase two cardiac and respiratory monitors for Nanticoke Memorial
Even the roses (foreground) were pink for the Ladies Day Tournament held Thursday to benefit the Nanticoke Health Services Foundation. The event was held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville.
Hospital’s obstetrics unit. The monitors measure the breathing rate, heart rate and oxygen levels of newborns. Yearick said that nearly 1,000 babies are born at Nanticoke every year. Of those, five percent are at high risk for heart and respiratory problems, he added. The two monitors will cost about
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Health Services. Seventy-two women participated in the Ladies Day Tournament. Last Friday, nearly 130 people participated in the open golf tournament.
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Work begins on Shore for annual Operation Christmas Child event By Lynn R. Parks
As Christmas approaches, Dawn Wallace is getting busier and busier. As coordinator of Operation Christmas Child for much of the southern Delmarva Peninsula, she is traveling to churches and community groups, pitching the program and encouraging people to participate. “We work year-round, but this is a very exciting time,” said Wallace, who lives in Seaford. “I love to see the passion that people put into this.” Operation Christmas Child is an international effort sponsored by evangelist Franklin Graham’s organization Samaritan’s Purse to distribute holiday gifts and to evangelize to children in poor nations. The program teaches the children, ages 2 to 14, about Christmas and offers 12-week classes in Christianity. At the end of the classes, the children are given certificates and New Testament Bibles. “This is really a gospel-reaching program,” Wallace said. “We teach the message of Jesus Christ to the children and then to their extended families.” The program also gives participants opportunities to talk with people in their communities about Christianity, Wallace added. “Operation Christmas Child touches multitudes of people,” she said. Participants in the program fill shoe-
boxes with gifts for one child. The gifts can be personal hygiene articles, school supplies or little toys, Wallace said. Once packed, the shoebox can be taken to any of the several drop-off sites in the area. In western Sussex County, the dropoff site is Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Reliance. Other drop-off sites are in Easton, Hartly, Cambridge, Harrington, Milford, Millsboro, Salisbury and Ridgely. Deadline to drop off filled shoeboxes this year is Nov. 14. Volunteers collect the shoeboxes from the drop-off sites and take them all to Gethsemane, where they are sorted and packed onto a truck. Wallace said that last year, people in her territory donated 8,000 boxes. This year, she is hoping for 10,000 boxes, or enough to fill two trucks. The gifts are taken to the Boone, N.C., headquarters for Operation Christmas Child, and sorted for delivery to more than 100 countries. Wallace said that several businesses in the area, including Home Team Realty and Trinity Transport, have joined with Operation Christmas Child, encouraging their employees to participate. She also has arranged for 350 churches in her area to support the effort. In the next several weeks, she will speak at several of those churches. On
Sunday, Oct. 10, she will be at Wesley United Methodist Church near Seaford. On Oct. 31, she will speak at Gethsemane and on Nov. 7, she will be at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in downtown Seaford. All of her talks will take place during morning worship services. For your information Details about Operation Christmas Child, including how to pack a shoebox with gifts, are available online at www. samaritanspurse.org. Click on the icon that says Operation Christmas Child. People interested in volunteering can also call 800-442-9120.
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Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden and his colleagues in 20 other states have called on backpage.com, an online advertising website, to eliminate its section of adult-themed classified ads. Biden was among the many Attorneys General who successfully persuaded online-advertising powerhouse Craigslist. org to drop its adult classifieds because the postings were being used to solicit child prostitution and other forms of human trafficking. The Attorneys General raised similar concerns about backpage.com’s ads.
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Nanticoke Tributes for Healthcare Leadership at Heritage Shores Nanticoke Health Services has announced the recipients of the 6th Annual Nanticoke Tributes for Healthcare Leadership. Nanticoke Tributes awards individuals who have made significant contributions to the provision and improvement of health care in the communities of western Sussex County. The Founders Award will recognize two new inductees, Sister Rosita Alvarez and the Soroptimist International of Seaford. The Charles C. Allen, Jr. Philanthropy Award is being presented to Rex L. Mears. The Nanticoke Tribute Awards also recognizes a new inductee into the Nanticoke Physicians Hall of Fame. This year, Louis F. Owen, Jr., MD will be presented with the Hall of Fame Award. The Nanticoke Tribute Awards will be presented at a dinner on October 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. Dinner sponsor for the evening is PNC Investments. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased by calling the Nanticoke Health Services Foundation at 629-6611, ext. 8944 or MorrisR@nanticoke.org.
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On Sept. 21, Trinity Transport, Inc. sponsored a celebration of truck drivers and their importance to the American way of life. As part of the larger National Truck Driver Appreciation Week orchestrated by the American Trucking Association (ATA), Trinity thanked truck drivers for their dedication to service and safe transit. Inside the Jessup, Md. TravelCenters of America truck stop, Ashley Connolly
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Kelly Carey visits Fred Douglass to talk about Afghanistan experience By James Diehl
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If you know of someone who has dedicated his or her life to service to others, suggest their names for this series. Contact James Diehl at 302-222-2685 or email Bryant richardson, brichardson@ mspublications.com himself as a hero. But looking at the couple of hundred young eyes intently fixed on his every word, it’s clear that many do – and rightfully so. But the 20-year soldier is still a teacher at heart, and that passion shone through at Fred Douglass as he taught students about the culture, the people, the geography and many other parts of a country that most Americans, in his words, “have a negative feeling about.” “It was just my hope that the kids would walk away with a better understanding of Afghanistan,” says Carey. “The important lesson for our students is that they understand that there are kids in this world who don’t have the opportunities they have. Many kids wake up and the best thing that can happen to them is that they have a chance to go to school and get an education.” Many questions were asked during the soldier’s hour-long stay at his old school. Some were a little off the wall, some fairly general, and some were very thought-provoking and well thought out. All were important. “I remember one question that was about the amount of homework students in Afghanistan do,” Carey recalls. “We talked a little about how the students there sometimes only go to school until 12 o’clock and then go home to work for their parents or in the fields. They seemed surprised by that.” American troops have been stationed in Afghanistan since shortly after the Taliban was removed from power in late 2001.
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When Kelly Carey walked the halls of Frederick Douglass Elementary School last Thursday, it was almost like coming home again. Except this time, there was no shirt and tie, there was no clipboard, there were no official duties to worry about at all. This time, he roamed the halls proudly sporting the uniform of the United States Army – he turned many a head on his way to the school’s media center for a talk with fifth grade students. A captain in the Delaware Army National Guard, Carey is leaving any day for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. But before he left, he wanted to visit the school where he served as principal from 2006-08 – he had a history lesson on his mind. “With all the sound bytes and the way the news is today, I think the picture the kids get is often just about the death and the dying and all of the bad things,” says Carey, who is originally from Ohio and is a graduate of Cambridge-South Dorchester High School. “They also need to know who the people of Afghanistan are, to learn about their culture and all of the great things that are happening over there.” Carey is a member of the 193rd Regional Training Institute, stationed at Bethany Beach. But, during his time overseas, he will be serving with the 184th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, which is part of the Mississippi Army National Guard. It matters not to him – he only cares that he is proudly serving his country in the armed forces. “They just needed some people to fill slots, and we were available to do that,” says Carey, a husband and father of four girls. “I’m really just anxious to get over there and help out. I want to lend a helping hand to our fighting men and women who have been doing this for awhile. I just want to get over there and get the job done.” Like most proud members of the United States military, Carey doesn’t think of
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Kelly Carey returned to Frederick Douglass Elementary School last week for a talk with the school’s fifth graders about the country of Afghanistan, where he is soon to deploy with the Army National Guard. Carey served as the principal of Fred Douglass from 2006-08. Pictured here with Carey are his wife, Rachael, and his daughters, Alexis, 17, and Claudia, 10.
Thousands of American men and women have been killed in the line of duty since, countless more have been separated from their families for extended periods of time. Carey recognizes the importance of heading overseas to defend his country – he wouldn’t have it any other way. But it’s still hard leaving behind Rachael, his wife of 11 years, and the four girls who call him “daddy.” It doesn’t get any easier, and it’s not supposed to. But it is necessary, at least for members of the United States armed forces. “It’s very hard, there’s no doubt about that. But there are so many others who have done it, and not just once or twice, but four or five times,” he says. “My girls and I have sat down and talked about it and they understand why I have to go. The families really deserve so much credit because they stay behind and keep life going on as usual while you go off and do what you have to do.” This will be Carey’s first tour in Afghanistan, but he has been deployed to many other areas over the last decade or so. Since Sept. 11, 2001, he has been deployed for a total of 58 months – difficult time spent away from his family. He’s done what thousands of American servicemen and women have done before him, and what many more who follow will
do as well – put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms and the liberties every American enjoys. They’re all heroes, in the truest sense of the word. “I feel a lot of pride in my service. I’ve been in the [military] for 20 years and it’s not really about the paycheck for me; it’s about going in and doing your part,” says Carey. “As long as we have men and women in harm’s way, we will continue to go in there. We’ll continue to get the mission done and make sure that each one of us gets home safely.” “No matter what your stance is politically, there’s a tremendous amount of pride in the job that all our soldiers do on a daily basis in what is often a very difficult situation,” Carey continues. “It’s about how they reach out to the Afghan and Iraqi people. That story doesn’t get out enough; it’s about being on the ground and affecting people’s lives in a positive way.” In addition to serving as principal at Fred Douglass, Carey has also taught history and civics in Maryland and at Seaford High School and is currently an administrator for the school district. He expects to return to an administrative role at Seaford Senior High School upon his return from Afghanistan sometime next summer.
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Singletree Stables 40th anniversary Singletree Stables, located on Briarhook Road just northwest of Seaford, is celebrating 40 years of business with an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. All are welcome to stop in and tour the barns, ride the horses, play games and learn about tack and technique. Started in 1970 by Janet Esterson, Singletree Stables Riding School has educated, young and old. For more details call 6294971 or visit www.singletreestables.net.
Allen’s Family Foods ‘Family Fun Day’ includes information on home ownership
When employees of Allen’s Family Foods’ Harbeson plant arrive for work on Tuesday, Oct. 5, they will be treated to a day of fun and fellowship as part of the facility’s annual “Family Fun Day.” They will likely form lasting memories throughout the day with friends and coworkers, but many could also walk away with something much more important – information that could one day lead to purchasing their very own home in Sussex County, maybe sooner than they think. Members of the Sussex County Association of Realtors’ Housing Opportunity Partner (HOP) committee will be on-site on Oct. 5, distributing information about an exciting new program designed to make buying a home easier. Partnering with local employers, SCAOR hopes to bring awareness to the program through events and seminars within the local business community. Allen’s Family Foods is one of the first Sussex County businesses to come on board with the project, a local version of a National Association of Realtors’ program. “We are very excited about Allen’s involvement in what we think is an extremely worthwhile and important local program,” says Judy Dean, the 2010 president of SCAOR. “We think, over time, this is the type of program that can really
be successful here in Sussex County and throughout the country.” Dubbed Employer Assisted Housing, or EAH, the program tackles what is often one of the biggest hurdles to new employees living and working in southern Delaware – the rising cost of real estate. EAH is an employer-based benefit that helps employees move beyond the most common homeownership hurdles. This enables them to purchase a home, often within neighborhoods located near their workplace. Members of SCAOR’s HOP committee will be available during most of Allen’s 12 hour on-site event on Oct. 5, speaking with workers about how the dream of homeownership can be obtained by utilizing different aspects of the program. Options include financial assistance, homeownership counseling and many other components. Up to $1,000 in assistance per applicant is also possible through a national grant, while funds last. “We realize that times are tough right now, but that’s good news if you’re looking to buy a home. Many good deals exist in the market right now; it’s a buyer’s market unlike any we’ve seen here in southern Delaware for a long time,” says Dean. “This program will provide employ-
ers with real world solutions to help their workers buy one of these temporarily discounted homes near their workplace. The Society for Human Resource Management estimates that it costs a business $3,500 to replace one $8 per hour employee when all costs are considered. Those costs include recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, reduced productivity and more. The more workers that need to be replaced, the higher the costs for the employer and the more difficult it is for the company to make a profit. Thus, using the EAH program to offer homeownership counseling and financial assistance to employees can prove invaluable to the small business owner. “This program really is a win-win for everyone involved, from the first-time homebuyer to the employer who wants to recruit, and keep, good employees,” says Dean. “If you’re thinking of buying a home in this economy and your employer offers it, this is the type of program you definitely want to learn more about.” For more information about how your business can utilize SCAOR’s Employer Assisted Housing program, contact Tracy Lee Elmore at 855-2300, ext. 205, or tracylee@scaor.com.
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New project could be largest economic expansion in Laurel history Continued from page 1
plummeted and the businesses were left trying to deal with the tough financial situation. We decided that if we didn’t make a move and try to tackle this issue as a town, Laurel would eventually shrivel up. So we started looking into our options.” At one point, Shwed said the town was working with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration on acquiring stimulus money to take on the U.S. 13 infrastructure project. The government was seeking “shovel ready” projects and Laurel had already developed all of the preliminary plans for the infrastructure expansion through its contracted engineers at George, Miles & Buhr, so it was tailor made for the stimulus funding. However, that potential for support eventually became a “dead end” and Shwed said the town continued its search. In a conversation during a meeting with Sussex County officials, it was suggested to Shwed that the town speak to the USDA Rural Development Office. He said he was told by the county that they worked with the Rural Development Office quite a bit and had been successful in getting support for projects. So, Shwed went to Dover and met with Denise MacLeish, the Business and Community Program Director for USDA Rural Development. “She was very encouraging and suggested we put an application in, so we did,” he said. Kathy Bisner, spokesperson for the USDA Rural Development Office said on Monday that it was expected that before the end of the week Laurel’s grant and loan announcement would be made official. She
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confirmed that it is proposed that Laurel will receive a total of $8 million to do the first phase of extending water and sewer out to U.S. 13 from the town center via Delaware Rt. 9. The mayor said the USDA funds will provide two significant opportunities for the town to get water and sewer to U.S. 13 without placing a major financial burden on the town. He said that $1.5 million of the project money will come in the form of a grant. This will require repayment by the town for these funds. The balance of the $8 million dollars will come through a low interest loan, expected to be at about 2.37 percent. “What we have been able to do thanks to the recommendation by the USDA is to roll a couple of existing loans the town has into this USDA loan,” he said. “The practical benefit of the USDA borrowing terms is that the Town will be able to complete the $5.9 million project extending water and sewer to commercial Rt. 13 properties and also benefit 175 new residential users with absolutely no increase in its existing annual debt service payments. No tax increases will be required to finance this project.” Shwed said that over the past five years, the Laurel Council has completed a variety of state and federally -mandated projects related to the Town’s water and waste water treatment systems totaling $24.3million. The town has been successful in securing grants to cover $9.3million in addition to low interest rates ranging from 0% to 2.6% on all major financing. “After this new Rt. 13 infrastructure is completed, Town debt will total about $12.9 million, while annual debt service payments will remain approximately what
they were before the project,” he said. The Mayor said the town’s plan is to take the water and sewer lines out Delaware 9 to U.S. 13 and then take a southern turn toward the Tastee Freeze restaurant. “We plan to take the utility lines under U.S. 13 at Curt’s Drive, near the restaurant and then access the east side of U.S. 13,” he said. Currently, the Royal Farms convenience store has purchased properties that will enable it to expand its operation much like those it has in Seaford, Bridgeville and Harrington, and also include a car wash. Across from Royal Farms, also at the intersection of Del. 9 and U.S. 13, the Rite Aid Drug Store is planning to build a new store near the Laurel Auction block. Both of these projects will benefit from the potential for municipal water and sewer. On the east side of U.S. 13 and Del. 9, the owner of Laurel Junction (formerly Bargain Bill’s) is seeking to expand and develop new businesses on his complex and is eager to see water and sewer expanded to his property. Shwed said about five years ago he signed documents assuring the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that Laurel was working to extend water and sewer lines out to U.S. 13 to accommodate the Bargain Bill business complex. “They have been operating out there with a limited sewer permit,” Shwed said. “I know that the owner of Laurel Junction is looking forward to getting town water and sewer so he can grow his operation. We have businesses on U.S. 13 who are eager to see the town bring utilities out to them.” Shwed said once the town secures the
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USDA funds, and he anticipates within one year, pipes will start to be laid along Delaware 9. The preliminary work done by George, Miles & Buhr will help speed up the process of completing the project. “This USDA funding is a game changer for the town of Laurel in terms of the overall economic forecast,” Shwed said. “I am a tax payer in Laurel and I understand the frustration of town residents in terms of taxes and fees. But, in time I believe everyone will see the benefits that will come from this infrastructure project. I believe the potential for development along U.S. 13 is significant and the town will get this without placing any additional tax burden on its existing residents.” Shwed said the developers along U.S. 13 will be expected to pay their fair share through impact and hookup fees. “I am confident that the corner of U.S. 13 and Route 9 will be the break out intersection for Laurel,” he said. “I envision it to be just like the intersection in Seaford where Wal-Mart is located. Once the city of Seaford got utilities out to the intersection of U.S. 13 and Tharp Road for Wal-Mart, look what happened. I see the same results for Laurel. Getting utilities out to U.S. 13 and expanding the tax base for Laurel is the only way we are going to be able to help lessen the burden on our current town residents.” On Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., Laurel Council will hold a Public Hearing to communicate the proposal and financing details to the public, as well as give residents and property owners opportunity to comment. No Public Referendum is required. The Mayor and Council will vote on the project on Nov. 4, at the regular Council Meeting.
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old to the world of nursery rhymes and books. • There is a Pre-K and Kindergarten “Story Time” at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m. For more information about library programs call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.
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The Employee Activity Committee of Nanticoke Health Services will hold a Longaberger Basket Bingo at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Seaford Elks Lodge. Advance tickets are $20 per person, $25 at the door. Advance ticket includes a chance to win the Hostess Sort & Store Hamper and the Longaberger To Go Pink & Brown Tote. Nearly 30 chances to win. 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 ticket information, contact the EAC at 629-6611, ext. 8944 or MorrisR@nanticoke.org.
World’s Largest Truck Convoy
The annual Special Olympics Delaware Truck Convoy, sponsored by Walmart and FedEx will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, at 10:30 a.m. The convoy starts and ends at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington and will include a parade through downtown Harrington and post-event celebration. The entry fee is $100 per truck to enjoy a 30-mile, police-escorted drive through southern Delaware. For more information, contact Special Olympics Delaware at 302-831-GOLD; or visit www. sode.org.
‘Run for the Buds’
Join hundreds of runners and walkers for the second annual “Run for the Buds,” presented by AstraZeneca, on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 9 a.m. at Rockford Park. In addition to a 5k run and fun walk, this year’s event also includes a half marathon. All proceeds benefit Best Buddies Delaware and the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware. Pre-registration is $20 for the run or walk and $50 for the half marathon and can be done online at www.runforthebudsDE.org. For more information, visit www.runforthebudsDE.org or call 302691-3187.
Bridgeville Open Golf Tournament
The fourth Bridgeville Charity Open golf tournament will be held on Friday, Oct. 8, at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m., with the shotgun start for the four-player scramble starting at 9 a.m. sharp. A luncheon and awards ceremony will follow the tournament. Proceeds will support the efforts of the Bridgeville Kiwanis Foundation, the Bridgeville Lions Foundation and the Bridgeville Senior Center. For details call Peggy Smith at 337-7135.
Join the Alzheimers Memory Walk
The Kent-Sussex Memory Walk Committee is planning the Alzheimers Memory Walk, the only annual fundraiser held in Sussex County, on Saturday, Oct. 2. Participants are needed. Register online at http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/ Rehoboth. For details call Jamie Magee at
The Delaware Hospice Golf Outing, sponsored by NRG, will be held on Monday, Oct. 11, at Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club in Dagsboro. The fee is $125 per person which includes green fees, cart, box lunch, golf jacket and an awards reception. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. Sponsorships at varying levels are available. For details contact Peggy Dolby at 856-7717, ext. 2123.
Eat pancakes, help the library
The friends group of the Bridgeville Public Library is raising money through area IHOP restaurants. Patrons can eat at IHOP in Seaford, Rehoboth Beach, Salisbury, Md. and Dover and then take their receipts and restaurant comment cards to the library or to Bridgeville Town Hall. The library will receive a payment from IHOP for every receipt and card that is collected. For details, call Pat McDonald, 337-7192.
Eat at IHOP to help the library
Enjoy a meal any time at the IHOP restaurant in Seaford and support the Greenwood Library. Simply fill out a comment card after eating and give it to the cashier as you pay. You will be given a special receipt which you then take to the Greenwood Library on your next visit.
Raffle benefits SPCA
The Georgetown Shelter - Delaware SPCA is holding a special “Bethany Beach Getaway” raffle to raise money for the shelter and its homeless pets. The package, valued at over $950, includes a two night stay at the Addy Sea Bed & Breakfast; gift certificates to Studio 26 Salon & Spa, DiFebo’s Restaurant, Bethany Blues Restaurant, Harpoon Hanna’s Restaurant, The Cafe on 26 Bistro and The Pottery Place; two prints from Carolina Street; and an ocean kayaking adventure. The services provided by the Delaware SPCA are only possible with the charitable support of the community. Tickets for the raffle are $10 each and the drawing will take place on Oct. 10. For more information, or to purchase raffle tickets, call 541-4478.
HAWAIIAN LUAU Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 At American Legion Post 19 (Rt. 24, Laurel) 4-9 p.m.
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Class of 2000 reunion
Seaford High School Class of 2000 will hold their 10 year reunion at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the Rusty Rudder Restaurant on 113 Dickinson St., Dewey Beach. Cost is $45 per person and RSVP and payment is due by Oct. 1. Make checks payable to Katie Sapna Owens and mail to 16 Cinder Way, Georgetown, DE 19947. For more information, visit the class facebook page, SHS class of 2000, or email seafordhigh2000@gmail.com.
Fall Festival seeks crafters
Artisans, crafters and vendors are needed to participate in the “Fall Festival” on Oct. 23-24, during the 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Governor Ross Mansion in Seaford. For a registration form, contact Cathy VanSciver at 262-9459 or email cathy.vansciver@gmail.com.
Seaford Library
• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center will have “Baby Bookworms” on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. This program introduces infants through 36 months
Singletree Stables open house
Singletree Stables Riding School located at 22237 Briarhook Road in Seaford, will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. Rain date is Oct. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Halloween parade and party
The Downtown Seaford Association presents the annual Halloween Parade and Party on Wednesday, Oct. 27. Line up is 6:15 p.m. at Cedar Ave. and High Street. The parade starts at 7 p.m. It will travel down High Street, go left on Arch Street and left again on King Street to the Seaford Fire Hall. There will be goodies and a costume contest at the party, with trophies for contest winners.
Spaghetti dinner
Enjoy an AYCE spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Bethel Community House, west of Seaford at the north end of Oak Grove Road. Ticket only. Donation is $10; children under 12, $5. Carryouts are available. For more information, call Lucy Slacum, 629-7117.
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SHS Class of 1990 Reunion
Seaford High School Class of 1990 will hold their 20 year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Heritage Shores Club House in Bridgeville. The event is $45 per person. Checks, which should be made payable to SHS Class of 1990, can be mailed to Sandy Whitten Stinson, 31521 Miller Rd., Cordova, MD 21625. For more information, visit the class facebook page, Seaford Senior High Class of 1990, or call 745-1935.
Spaghetti dinner
The Women of the Moose, Seaford Chapter 1384 is sponsoring a spaghetti dinner on Oct. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. The dinner will be held at the Parish Hall of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford. Members and qualified guests will feast on spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, salad, garlic bread, dessert, tea and coffee. For more information call 628-1921.
SHS Homecoming Parade
The Seaford High School Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, Oct. 8. Line up will be at 5 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue, with the parade starting at 6 p.m. Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at half-time of the football game against Lake Forest.
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Spaghetti dinner
Christ Lutheran Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with meat sauce on Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Along with the dinner, there will be salad, homemade desserts, and lemonade, coffee or tea to drink. Advance tickets are adults, $10; 6-12-year-old, $5; under 6 free. At the door, tickets are adults, $12; 6-12-yearold $6. The church is located at 315 N. Shipley Street. Call Carol at 629-5351, 245-7065 or from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 6299755 for tickets and information.
Chartering ceremony
There will be a chartering ceremony at 2 p.m., Oct. 31 at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club in Blades for 12-08 Seaford Flotilla fka (formerly known as) 12-03001 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The event will begin at 2 p.m. followed by light refreshments.
The Seaford Historical Society has collected more than 340 recipes in the traditional, old-fashioned style and compiled them into an attractive, hardcover, keepsake cookbook, “A Recollection of Recipes.” Books are now on sale for $12. Featured are heirloom recipes, Civil War era recipes and Victorian Tea recipes. All entries include the contributor’s name, enabling you to find recipes of family and friends. Books will be sold at the gift shops of the Gov. Ross Mansion at 1101 North Pine St. Ext. and the Seaford Museum at 203 High St., Seaford. For more information, call 628-9828.
St. John’s House Tour
5-K Run & Community Walk
Homeschool Book Clubs
A 5- K Run & One-Mile Community Fitness Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 23, to benefit the Seaford Library & Cultural Center. Raindate is Sunday, Oct. 24. All activities will be held on the grounds of the new library. The 5-K Run will begin at 8 a.m. with registration at 7:30 a.m. Registration fee is $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. The One-Mile Family Fitness Walk will begin at 9 a.m. with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Advance registration is $10 per individual or$ 15 per family. Registration on the day of the event will be $15 per individual or $20 per family. Each child age 12 & under will receive a Certificate of Achievement along with a “Free Kids Fit Meal” sponsored by Seaford Subway. Incentive prizes will be awarded to those collecting the most pledges. All participants will be included in a drawing to win a variety of community door prizes. Entertainment, children’s activities and refreshments will be available to all participants. Registration forms are available at the circulation desk of the Seaford Library & Cultural Center. Questions can be directed to co-chair Connie Halter at 628-0554.
Days Gone By Museum
Days Gone By Museum, a collection of memories from the past, located at 4841 Woodland Ferry Rd. in Seaford, will be
The St. John’s U.M. Church annual House Tour will be held on Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Seven homes and the Blades U.M. Church will be open for tours. For information, please call Teresa Wilson at 629-6417.
The Laurel Public Library monthly book clubs are designed especially for homeschoolers. Children must be at least 5-years-old to participate. Each club meets once a month on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. For more information, call Becky Norton at 875-3184 or email rebecca.norton@lib. de.us. Space is limited.
Chicken and dumpling dinner
Centenary UMW will sponsor an AYCE chicken and dumpling dinner on
Saturday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Dining Hall. Adults are $10; children 6-12 are $5; and children under 6 are free. Sweets are also available. Centenary United Methodist Church is located at the corners of Market and Poplar Streets in Laurel.
Laurel High reunion
The Laurel High School class of 1980 will be having their 30th reunion at the American Legion, in Laurel, on October 16. The cost is $30 per person and must be received no later than Oct. 5. For details contact Jan at 875-2743.
Library programs for adults
Laurel Public Library, in conjunction with the Laurel Historical Society and the Sussex County Genealogy Society, announces the following programs for adult patrons. Call 875-3184 for more information. • Oct. 1-Nov. 30 - Display open during regular library hours. • Oct. 1, 1-3 p.m. - Exploring census records for genealogy research. Pre-registration required. Limited space. • Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. - Sussex County Genealogy Society’s Sussex County Cousins 3rd annual networking reunion. • Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. - Cracking the code; deciphering colonial handwriting. • Oct. 21, 7 p.m. - Historic hurricanes of the mid-Atlantic seacoast. • Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m. - Across the tracks; the history and persistence of the African American community in West Laurel.
Programs for children, teens
The Laurel Public Library has planned the following programs for children and teens. For more information, call Becky Norton, Youth Services librarian, at 8753184 or email rebecca.norton@lib.de.us. Monday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. - Teen Advisory Board Meeting - Students in grades 7-12 are invited to our first TAB meeting of the 2010-2011 school year. Help us choose books, DVDs, music and magazines for our Teen collection, plan our teen programs, plus learn about volunteer opportunities at the library. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets the first Monday of each month, beginning in October, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 3-5 p.m. - Kids’ Craft Club - Children in grades K-6 are invited to drop by the Library between 3 and 5 p.m. for fun crafts. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Teen Book Club, grades 7-12.
Hawaiian Luau
The American Legion Post 19 is hosting a Hawaiian Luau on Saturday, Oct.
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Greenwood CHEER Dinner Club
The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center, located at 41 Schulze Rd. in Greenwood, will host their Greenwood Dinner Club on Thursdays from 5-7 p.m., in September and October. Card games from 6-9 p.m. Cost is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.
Bridgeville Library
The following events will be held at the Bridgeville Public Library. • Story time - Tuesdays 11 a.m.- 2 to 4-year-olds; Thursday 11 a.m. - 4 to 6-year-olds; Lap Sit on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 3 months to 2 years • Family Nights - Third Tuesday of each month from 6:30–8 p.m.; Oct. 19 Perfect Pumpkin Party; Nov. 16 - Thanksgiving Delight; Dec. 21 - Holiday Extravaganza • Movie Mania in October - Bring your own lunch movie classics on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy a classic film from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with intermission. Teen Movie Night for ages 13-17 is the first Friday of each month from 5-7:30 p.m. The Educational/Documentary movie event is on the third Wednesday of each month from 1-3 p.m.; geared toward ages 8-15. • Genealogy Program: German and Dutch Research - Tom Peters from Summerville, N.J. will share tips on German and Dutch genealogy research. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. Coffee and a light luncheon will be served.
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tary Academy tour, FDR Home & Library, Vanderbilt Mansion, Purple Heart Hall of Honor, baggage handling, all taxes and gratuities. Cost per person, double occupancy is $410. For information, contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.
Seaford AARP trips
Sandwich & yard sale
The Delmar Church of God of Prophecy is holding a sandwich sale on Saturday, Oct 2, 9 a.m. until. Oyster sandwiches, crab cakes and soft crabs are some of the featured items, along with chicken salad and more. There will also be homemade soup and baked goods. Get your car washed and check out the yard sale. The church is located on Route 13 and Dorothy Road, 3 miles north of the MD/DE state line.
Community yard sale
The Destination Imagination team at Delmar High School is hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 7 a.m. to noon, at Delmar High School. Spots are $10; tables are not provided. Contact dawnlucas4@gmail.com for a space.
Kyle Dixon Scholarship dinner
The 3rd annual Kyle Dixon Memorial Scholarship Fund Beef & Dumplings Dinner will be held at the VFW Post in Delmar, Md., on Sunday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and the menu includes beef & dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, choice of dessert, iced tea or coffee. Carry out is available. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, live auction and more. Tickets will be available at the door. For advance tickets and more information, call 443-8804632. All proceeds benefit the Kyle Dixon Memorial Scholarship Fund which awards a scholarship to a Delmar High School senior who plays on either the boys or girls soccer team.
Wii bowling at the Delmar Library
The Delmar Public Library holds a popular, free event for adults and teens/ preteens - Wii Bowling. Teams and experience are not necessary. Fall series ends mid-December. Drop by and play! Wii bowling for adults: bi-weekly beginning Oct. 6, 6 to 8 p.m. Wii bowling for teens/preteens: weekly beginning Sept. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Get moving, meet others and have fun at the Delmar Public Library. For more information and to register, call 846-9894.
Oct. 14 - “The Busybody” at Rainbow Dinner Theatre sponsored by the Georgetown AARP. Cost: $70. Call Hilda Parker at 856-2760. Oct. 25-29 - Travel thru the Smoky Mts. of Tennessee Lodge in Sevierville, Tenn., at the Governor’s Inn. Trip includes four breakfasts, four dinners and two lunches. You will see two performances and three dinner shows, plus admission to Dollywood and the Titanic Museum. Enjoy an on-the-bus guided tour of the Smoky Mts. - all for the price of $595 per person/doubles. Dec. 6-8 - Wheeling Island Casino Hotel in Wheeling, W.V. Two meals per day including a dinner show. Tour the Glass Museum, Colonel Oglebay’s Mansion Museum, addmission to the park for a bus tour of the Festival of Lights. Also a stop at the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum. Bus driver tip included. Cost: $349 per person/doubles; $435 single. Dec. 16 - “A Holiday Tradition Christmas Show” at the American Music Theatre sponsored by the Georgetown AARP. Eat at Miller’s Smorgasbord. Cost: $90. Contact Hilda Parker at 856-2760. All trips are open to the public. For more information, contact Rose at 6297180.
Delmar Alumni trip
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Caribbean trip
Dr. Marie Wolfgang is sponsoring a winter getaway cruise to the Southern Caribbean as a fundraiser for Relay for Life, sailing from Port Liberty, New Jersey on Jan. 16, returning on Jan. 28. The itinerary includes Labadee, Samana, St. Thomas, Basseterre, St. Kitts, Antiqua and St. Maarten. Transportation to and from the dock is included. Call 629-4471 for brochure.
Lancaster Apple Theater trip
Laurel Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to the Lancaster Apple Theater to see White Christmas on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Cost is $72 which includes transportation, meal and show.
Miracle of Christmas trip
The Greenwood CHEER Activity Center is offering a motor coach trip to see the Miracle of Christmas at Sight & Sound Theater in Lancaster, Pa., on Tuesday, Dec. 7. Cost is $90 per person for members or $100 for non-members and includes transportation, show ticket and smorgasbord dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant. Deadline for payment of the trip is Oct. 26. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.
Laurel Senior Center trips
The Laurel Senior Center is offering the following trip: Tennessee Sampler, Oct. 4-9, cost $739 per person, includes 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 luncheon, cruise, 3 shows, Graceland & Dollyland. For more information, call 875-2536.
Travel with Delaware Tech
Visit the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, or Port Discovery during a day on your own at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 9. Marvel at urban acrobatics, dazzling choreography and brilliant illusions performed to an original score of jazz, salsa, ballroom, pop and trendy beats from the streets in “Cirque Dreams Illumination” at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 9. Discover never before seen artifacts from the search for Cleopatra’s tomb in the world premiere exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. on Tuesday, Oct. 12; a self-guided audio tour is included. Spend the day exploring the eight Smithsonian museums located on the national mall between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Oct. 14. Admire a collection of over 40,000 objects gathered by Henry Mercer, historian and architect, which document the lives and tasks of early Americans through the tools they used before the Industrial Revolution at the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, Pa. on Saturday, Oct. 16. Participants will also tour the unique Fonthill Museum, Mercer’s former home, which features thousands of American and
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PAGE 16 European prints, and decorative ceramic tiles from Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East. Spend two nights, Oct. 19 and 20, at the Hotel Edison in the middle of New York City’s theatre district within walking distance of a Broadway show, Times Square, or Rockefeller Center. Take a 90-minute tour through American History on the Battleship New Jersey on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Climb into the 16-inch gun turret, stretch out on the bunks where the sailors slept and sit in the fleet commander’s chair. Learn about the role the battleship played in WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Middle East. Explore Philadelphia during a three-hour tour on a selfpropelled, two-wheeled Segway on Thursday, Oct. 28. Cruise by the Museum of Art, Ben Franklin Parkway, Boathouse Row and Fairmount Park; enjoy a guided tour and independent lunch. For more information on these or future trips, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus program at 856-5618.
Ladies getaway
Visit Gatlinburg, Tenn., July 10-16, 2011. Six days and five nights., leaving Seaford on July 9 at midnight. The cost is $300 for bus and room (dbl. occupancy) at the Mountain Heritage Inn in downtown Gatlinburg. Contact Maria West for info at 856-5495 (work) or 629-3433 (home). The deposit of $75 is due on Sept. 30.
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River Yacht Club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, contact C.M. Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.
Safe Boating Class
The United States Power Squadron will conduct a Safe Boating Course at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 16. The fee is $20 per person or $30 for up to three in the same family. Pre-registration will be on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. You will receive your course books to study in advance which is strongly encouraged. You may also register on Oct. 16 from 8:30 to 9 a.m. For more information, contact CM Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.
SHS Alumni board
The Seaford High School Alumni Association will hold its regular board meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, at the downtown Seaford Museum. For more information, call Donna Angell at 629-8077.
games start at 7. The bingo features a selection of Longaberger products, including holiday items and retired items, as well as popular
Vera Bradley handbags. A 50/50 drawing, raffles, door prizes and refreshments will also be offered. Bingo tickets are $20 in ad-
vance and $25 at the door. For ticket reservations or information, call Millsboro Kiwanis at 302-934-5245 or e-mail gmillsborokiwanis@mchsi.com.
Submit Bulletin Board items by noon Thursday, at least one week before. Send to Morning Star Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973, or email to editor@mspublications.com.
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SCGS
The SCGS will meet on Oct. 16. The speaker will be Susan Rowland, owner of First State Photo in Rehoboth Beach. For more information about SCGS, call Ralph Nelson, 8755418 or visit www.scgsdelaware. org.
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Needlepoint Guild
The Delaware Seashore Chapter of The American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown. The next meeting is Monday, Oct. 4. Lunch is available. New members always welcome. For details, call Linda at 644-1523.
Hearns Pond Association
The members of H.A.P.P.E.N., Hearns Pond Association,will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at the Seaford Museum. Anyone interested in attending is welcome.
Sussex County Marines
Marine Corps League Detachment #780, Devil Dog Detachment, meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #6, “the log cabin,” in Seaford. All former and retired Marines from all generations are welcome.
USPS
United States Power Squadron (USPS) meets at the Nanticoke
CRHS 25th reunion
CRHS Class of 1985 will hold a 25th reunion at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, at the FVFC Hall. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, contact Debbie Feyl Brohawn at 410754-8910, crhs1985@gmail. com or find us on Facebook at C.R.H.S. Class of 1985.
Free admission to exhibit
On Monday, Oct. 11, there is free admission to the Treasures of the Sea Exhibit in honor of Columbus Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stephen J. Betze Library, Delaware Technical & Community College, Rt. 18/Seashore Highway, Georgetown. For more information, call 856-5700.
Basket Bingo
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Millsboro will host a Vera Bradley and Longaberger Basket Bingo on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Millsboro Fire Hall on State Street in downtown Millsboro. Proceeds will benefit local children and youth. Doors open at 6 p.m. and
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Church Bulletins Old Christ Church
The traditional Blessing of Animals will be held on Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. A collection will be taken for local animal shelters. November features a Thanksgiving Day Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. followed by Advent lessons and carols with guest concert artists in December. For more information, call 875-3644 or email RevBackus@gmail.com and OldChristChurchLeague@gmail.com.
‘Fresh Connection’ services
Centenary UMC, located at the corner of Market and Poplar Streets in Laurel, is starting a new service, “Fresh Connection.” This service will be held the third Saturday of each month through May, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact Blair Hall at 875-8106.
Southern Salvation in concert
Steve Hess and Southern Salvation will be in concert at Mt.Vernon United Methodist Church on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. The church is located at 300 Church Street, Sharptown. All are welcome. A love offering will be taken.
Western Sussex Crop Walk
The 16th annual Western Sussex CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Walk will be held Sunday, Oct. 3. Registration for the walk begins at 2:30 p.m. at West Seaford Elementary School and the walk starts at 3 p.m. Walkers are asked to bring canned goods that will be delivered to the Seaford Food Closet. For more information, call 841-7450, email john.b.blevins@comcast.net or visit www.cropwalk.org.
Weekly Bible Study
A weekly Bible study is being held every Wednesday night from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Days Inn, Rt. 13 South, Seaford (next to KFC). Family oriented Bible lessons for all ages. Sunday worship service is at 12 noon in the same location. Elder Cornell Johnson, of Jesus The Christ Apostolic Ministries, is Pastor. Call 628-0349 or 302-344-9672 for more information.
Gethsemane seeks musicians, singers Gethsemane United Methodist Church on Woodland Ferry Road in Seaford seeks musicians and singers with a country gospel flair. The 10:30 a.m. service is adding a new, fresh twist to the praise music and needs violin, banjo, guitar and voices. If you can help, call 629-2862.
Fall bazaar and luncheon
Christ United Methodist Church, located at 510 S. Central Ave., in Laurel, will hold their annual Fall bazaar and luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, a bake table and a country store.
Divorce Support Group
A Divorce Recovery Support Group will be held at Laurel Wesleyan Church, 30186 Seaford Rd., Laurel, on Monday nights, beginning Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. Call 875-5380 for questions or to register.
Chicken and dumpling dinner
Centenary UMW will sponsor an allyou-can-eat chicken and dumpling dinner on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the dining hall.
Adults are $10; children 6-12 are $5; and children under 6 are free. Sweets are also available. Centenary United Methodist Church is located at the corners of Market and Poplar streets in Laurel.
Concert at Sam Yoder’s Oct. 16
The public is invited to a night of Gospel Music and praising God at Sam Yoder’s Farm, 89 Hunting Quarter Road, Houston, with Gaither Homecoming Artist and Dove Award winner Donnie Sumner, from Hendersonville, Tenn., International award-winning recording artist and twotime number one Gospel songwriter Jerry Jones, and the much loved Hagans Family Southern Gospel group from Christiana, Pa. Food is available for purchase by Marylyn’s Catering at 5 p.m. Concert begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $10 each, $15 for front row. Call Tammy at 302-398-4711 or Jeannie or Jerry Jones at 302-228-4813 or 302-363-3201.
200 Years of Christian Service
Sailors Bethel United Methodist Church will celebrate its 200th anniversary on Nov. 14. The service will begin at 2 p.m. There will be special music featuring the Jones Boys. The Rev. Randy Booth of Wisconsin will be our special speaker. Fellowship will follow at the community house following the service.
Free weekly soup social
A free weekly soup social is held every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel. All are welcome. For more information, call the church office daily, 9 a.m. to noon, at 875-4233.
New service time
The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, is changing their service on Sundays to 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 875-7814.
Cokesbury homecoming
Cokesbury United Methodist Church, located near Reliance, is having their homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Linda Mariner. Jerry Jones will provide special music and dinner will follow.
Concord’s 89th reunion
Sons, Daughters & Friends of Concord’s 89th reunion takes place on Saturday, Oct 1, beginning at 2 p.m. at Concord United Methodist Church. There will be fellowship, a dedication, and a memorial service to honor those Sons, Daughters & Friends of Concord who have passed away since last years’ reunion. Rev. Diane E. Melson, will deliver a brief message and guests will be entertained with music by pianist and singer Everett Warrington. A chicken & dumpling dinner will follow at 4 p.m. at the community house. The public is invited to the dinner; Adults $9; Children 4-12 $5; 3 & under free. The church will be open for visitors to see items of historical interest to the neighborhood and church. Commemorative items such as Christmas ornaments, crocks, pen & ink prints (all depicting the church), and bricks will be for sale. For details call President Frances Givens at 629-2659 or Secretary Judy Kohlenberg at 629-0687.
DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE (across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org
A church you can relate to
1010S . Central Ave., Laurel Ph: 875-7748 Minister: Ian J. Drucker Worship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m. BibleS tudy: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m. In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity
St. Philip’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
Centenary UMC
www.laurelcentenaryumc.org
875-3983
200 W. Market Street, Laurel, Del. Contemporary Worship, 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, 11:00 a.m. Sunday School, for ALL Ages, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study 1 p.m.; & Youth Ministry 6:45 p.m.
Stein Highway Church of God
425 E. Stein Highway, at Market Street Seaford, DE 19973 Lighted Pathway Pre-School, Infant to age 6
Mrs. Casey Davis, Director Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Youth Service 7:00 p.m. E-mail: SteinHwyCOG.gmail.com Web page: www.steinhwychurchofgod.com Facebook: Stein Highway Church of God Pastor Robert W. Clagg • Church 302-629-8583
Christ Evangelistic Church Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching
Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm
Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13 For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice
Seaford
C H R IST IA N C H U R C H of
22581 Sussex Hwy., Seaford, DE • 629-6298
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 (Nursery & Jr. Church)
Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Service 7:00 p.m.
Know, Grow, Show & Go in our Walk with Jesus Christ
Centrally located at
14511 Sycamore Rd., Laurel, DE 19956 Sunday School - 9 a.m.; Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. FasTrak Children’s Ministry - 10:30 a.m.; E318 Youth - 6 p.m. Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m.
For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org Pastor Timothy Dukes, Senior Pastor Pastor John Lanzone, Youth/Family Pastor
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Road68, South of Laurel Laurel,D el.
Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m.
Delmar Wesleyan Church www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org
Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107
800 East Street Delmar, MD 21875 “The Church That Cares” 410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch
Sunday: Sunday School 10 M Worship 11 AM & 6 PM
Wednesday: Bible Study 7 PM
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Breakthrough Prayer Conference
Come be part of the Breakthrough in Delaware! The Delaware Breakthrough Prayer Conference will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 2, at Harvest Christian Church in Seaford. There will be a special time of prayer warfare for victory on Election Day. To register, call 542-5721 or email kimbirowski@ comcast.net. The event is free and open to the public.
Recreational Night at Trinity UMC
Trinity UMC near Trap Pond in Laurel will be having Recreational Night (Rec night) every Tuesday when school is in session. These events will start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8. All teens are invited and there will be games including basketball and board games. Drop by for some fun and fellowship.
Wheatley’s UMC events
The 91st annual family reunion and covered dish dinner of the descendants of the Wheatleys who settled in the north Dorchester area of Dorchester County, Md., during the 1700’s, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3. A yard sale and luncheon to benefit the church will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 7 a.m. Outside spaces for yard items are available for $5 and $10. Oyster sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, soup and baked goods will be for sale. The church is located at the intersection of Wheatley Church Road and Sharptown Road (MD 313) between Sharptown and Eldorado, Md. For more information, contact Beverly Wheatley at 410-883-3246.
St. Luke’s Church news
Newsletter - St. Luke’s Episcopal Church offers its newsletter online and also via email. “Luke’s Letter” is published quarterly and will be available online at www.stlukesseaford.org. You can also join our email list if you send a request to StLukesEpis@comcast.net. St. Luke’s services are Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and Thursday evenings, Holy Eucharist and Healing at 6 p.m. Bible Study - St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford is conducting a Bible Study every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 in the Parish House. You are invited to join us and partici-
pate in our study of the booklet, The Story of Scripture. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew - The Brotherhood of St. Andrew of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford is a ministry for the spread of Christ’s Kingdom among men and boys in the Episcopal/Anglican Communion. St. Luke’s chapter meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Parish House. They are also studying the booklet, The Story of Scripture. For more information, call St. Luke’s church office at 629-7979.
Mt. Calvary UMC events
Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church located at 28 Church St., Bridgeville, announces the following events to celebrate the 5th Pastoral Anniversary of the Rev. Baron N. Hopkins Sr. Pastor Appreciation Banquet - The Pastor’s Aide Committee and the Bridgeville charge will be sponsoring a Pastor’s Appreciation Banquet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, at Heritage Shores Clubhouse and Restaurant, Bridgeville. Guest preacher will be Pastor Quientrell Burrell Sr., pastor of First Baptist Church of Weldon, Weldon, N.C. Musical guests will be gospel jazz recording artist, Tony Smith and gospel vocalist Suzette Pritchett. Cost is $75 for adults and $25 for ages 5 thru 12. To purchase tickets, contact Minister Brandon J. Gale Sr. at 410-8455991. Pastor Appreciation Service - A service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church, Bridgeville. Guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Michael T. Scott Sr., pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Temperanceville, Va. Dinner will be served prior to the service at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be a free will offering. For more information, contact Minister Brandon J. Gale Sr. at 410-845-5991.
Fall Festival at Shiloh
Shiloh Community Church located on Shiloh Church Road, east of Laurel, will hold a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will feature free food and sodas, gospel music, games and activities for the kids and a silent auction. For more information and directions, contact Nancy at 339-3341.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161
Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor
WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Sunday School......9:45 a.m. Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. Worship...............11:00 a.m. Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m. Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m. Youth Group 6:00-8 p.m.
SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel
302- 875-4646
PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956
Sun. 9:30 am Wed. 7:00 pm
Children’s Church • Nursery
SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Senior Minister: Dr. Carl G Vincent Senior Pastor: Pastor Barry B. Dukes wwwmessiahsvineyard.org
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH
302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org
MASSES: SUNDAY: Sat. Eve. - Vigil 4:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. DAILY: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; First Sat. 9 a.m. HOLY DAYS: Eve. 7:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. NOVENA DEVOTIONS: Wed. 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m. CONFESSION: Sat. 4:30 p.m.
PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161 Quality Traditional Education Since 1973 Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI
A Cooperative S.B.C. Church 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE
Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan Music: Jim Burket “The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”
532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591
VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD
SUNDAY WORSHIP
11 AM and 6 PM ~ Sunday School 9:45 AM
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Ministry for the wholef amily 7 PM
Pastor Stacey Johnson
28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, 2 miles N. of Laurel on Alt. 13
302-877-0443
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755
Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com
Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM • Traditional Worship 11:15 AM
Laurel Baptist Church, SBC SUNDAY
WEDNESDAY EVENING
8:30am Worship / Nursery 9:45am Classes for all ages 11:00am Worship / Kids Church & Nursery 7:00pm Evening Service
6:45 AWANA (K-grade 6), Catalyst Youth (gr. 7-12), DivorceCare support group, 7:00 Intercessory Prayer, Men’s Group
COKESBURY CHURCH All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16
The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE
(302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburyworship.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am
Mount Olivet
United Methodist Church Serving Christ in the Heart of Seaford since 1830 315 High St. • Seaford, DE
Sunday Services: Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School
Pastor: Rev. Jim Sipes • 302-629-4458 PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED
Welcome…
Messiah’s Vineyard Church
Where everybody is somebody & Jesus Christ is Lord 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956 LBC Sunday School ~ 10:00 Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Wednesday Bible Study ~ 7:00 P.M. NurseryP rovided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth Music Director: Linda Lewis
302-875-7998
St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church Front & King St., Seaford, DE
629-7979
Holy Eucharist: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m. The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby-Coladonato, Rector
Seaford Church of Christ Acapella
(Rm. 16:16)
N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206 Evangelist - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949 Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033 Sunday School 10 a.m. Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.m Wed. Evenings 7 p.m. Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World
Union
United Methodist Church
743E . Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Pastor
2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933 Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly
629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • cogclarence@verizon.net
9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School 11 am Traditional Worship Youth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)
Sunday: Midweek Activities: Church School........9:45 am Call for Details Morning Worship......11 am Children’s Church & Youth Explosion ........6 pm Nursery Provided Evening Worship.........7 pm *Counseling by appt. only Tuesday: Thursday: Bible Study & Family Corporate Prayer.........7 pm ‘Come and Grow with Us!’ Training Hour...........7 pm
Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church
GETHSEMANE
MOUNT PLEASANT
Saturday Services Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140
A Safe Sanctuary & Stephen’s Ministry Church Rev. E. S. Mallozzi
Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am
701 Bridgeville Road 629-9077
26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE
All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.
WORSHIP TIMES:
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Contemporary Services ... 8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Nursery Care & Children’s Church Provided Corner of Woodland Ferry Rd. & Stein Hwy., 4 miles West of Seaford • 629-2862 Jeans Expected! No Halos Required!
27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956 Ph: (302) 875-7814
www.thelighthouseld.org Timothy P. Jones, Pastor Sunday Family Worship - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.
“Shining His Light”
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Dale Evans
Contemporary Service............9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............10:15 a.m. Traditional Service. .11:30 a.m. Mount Pleasant Road, Laurel (Just off Rt. 24 west, on Rd. 493A)
875-1045
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Obituaries Gregory W. Bratten, 47
Gregory W. Bratten went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, after a long battle of cancer, while at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Dec. 1, 1962, in Seaford, to Barbara Berkeley of Laurel and David Bratten of Chase City, Va. Greg was employed by Walmart since July 2002 and achieved his goal of becoming part of their management team at the Milford store. Prior to moving to Delaware, he was a correctional officer at the Mecklenburg Prison in Boydton, Va. Greg was a member of the GSCF Church in Seaford where he served as a board member. Besides his parents, Greg is survived by his wife, Angela; his four boys, Sean, Cameron, PFS Kenneth and Noah who resides at home as well as his stepdaughter, Amanda Malcomson and a granddaughter, Gracie; a brother, Gary and his fiancé Virginia Bowman; and a brother, Brian and his wife Sarah, all of Chase City, Va. Memorial services were held at the Nazarene Church in Seaford on Saturday, Sept. 25. Services were officiated by Brother Shawn Willey and Pastor Ray Justice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Compassionate Care Hospice in Millsboro or the American Cancer Society in Salisbury, Md. Arrangements are by Fleischauer Funeral Home of Greenwood.
Glenn M. Campfield, 85
Glenn M. Campfield of Seaford, died on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. Glenn was a 50-year member of Ironworkers Local #451 in Wilmington. He worked for Dupont on jobs at Camden, S.C., then to Seaford in 1960, where he worked until he retired in 1987. He was a member and past master of Hiram Lodge #21, 32-degree mason and member of Nur Temple Shrine, and Sussex Chapter #7 order of Eastern Star. Glenn was a Navy veteran of W.W. II, where he received a Star for the Battle of Southern France. He was a lifetime member of the Destroyer Escort Association. He was a life member of the VFW, Virgil Wilson Post in Seaford and an active member of the Seaford Presbyterian Church in Seaford. Music was a great part of his life. He and his wife Fran spent years playing and singing at various events and churches in Delaware and North Carolina. Glenn is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances “Fran” Campfield; sons, Duane M. and Robin Tracey Campfield of Seaford and Curtis G. and Carmen Campfield of Reading, Pa.; six grandchildren, Darian Campfield, Alison Hammond and her husband, Josh, Joshua Campfield, Nicolette Campfield, Ashly Treaster and Beverly Brown; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice Inc., 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Robert W. Mathis Jr., 47
Robert “Bob” W. Mathis Jr. of Delmar, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
He was born in Athens, Texas, a son of R. Wayne and Doris Mathis of Delmar. Bob graduated from Gardner High School in Gardner, Mass. in 1981, then attended Abilene Christian University for two years. He worked as a warehouse manager for Schwan’s for a number of years. He was a proud member of the Seekers of the Word and a longtime, active member of the Laurel Church of Christ. His passion was sports and he was happiest umpiring games for the Laurel Little League, or when rooting for his beloved Boston Red Sox or Dallas Cowboys. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Ben Mathis of Winchester, Va.; four brothers, Gary Cox and his wife, Laurel of Bowie, Md., Troy Mathis and his wife, Amy of Frostburg, Md., Stephen Walls Mathis and his wife, Beth of Ruckersville, Va. and Paul Mathis and his wife, Shawna of Abilene, Texas; Tena Chaivre and her husband, Jeff of Laurel, who was like a sister to him; paternal grandmother, Pauline Smith of Segoville, Texas; his former wife and mother of his son, Elizabeth Curran of Whiting, Vt.; and 18 nieces and nephews, including Seaman Don Mathis and Cheyanne “Charlie” Mathis. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Laurel Church of Christ, Central Avenue in Laurel, where family and friends may call one hour before the service. Stephen Walls Mathis, Bob’s brother, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
Joseph F. Parker Sr., 87
Joseph F. Parker Sr. of Seaford, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Sept. 21, 2010. Joe was born on July 12, 1923, in Gumboro, the son of the late Harry W. and Vernie Wilkerson Parker. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Joe joined the 261 C.A. Delaware National Guard, and was stationed at Fort DuPont and Fort Delaware “Pea Patch Island.” His company was the first to set up camp at Fort Miles, Lewes, known today as Cape Henlopen State Park. Two weeks before he was transferred to the South Pacific, he met his future wife Pearl on the boardwalk at Virginia Beach, and sustained their relationship with letters throughout the war. He was stationed in Hawaii for six months, taking advanced training. Joe was engaged in two campaigns, the Marshall Islands and Saipan in the Mariana Islands. After his discharge from the Army, he married Pearl within the month. Joe then attended the University of Richmond in Virginia before moving back to Delaware to pursue a career in the poultry business. Joe was a former member of the American Legion Post #19 in Laurel, and a 50 year plus member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford. Joe was an avid private pilot, flying out
of Laurel Airport, and he enjoyed traveling and working in his yard. He worked for the Nanticoke Finance Co. in Seaford for 13 years. Joe graduated from the Delaware State Police Academy with honors and worked for the State of Delaware Department of Corrections in Georgetown for 22 years and retired as Compound Commander. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Pearl Pleasants Parker, formerly of Highland Springs, Va.; one daughter, Barber Ann Rawlins and her husband Ron of Kennett Square, Pa.; four sons, Joseph Parker Jr. and his wife Nancy King of Seaford, Douglas Lee of Seaford, the Rev. William Curtis and his partner Rob Monitto of Ventnor, N.J. and James Warren and his wife Laura of Germantown, Md. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Shannon Lands and her husband Chip of Pensacola, Fla., Nikole Salata and her husband Steve of Wayne, Pa., Baker Rawlins and his wife Renee of Kennett Square, Pa., Hugo Parker of Seaford and Amanda and Gregory Parker of Germantown; and three great-grandchildren, Evan and Shelby Lands and Lucy Salata. He is also survived by two brothers, Daniel and his wife Barbara and John and his wife Liz, all of Laurel; a sister-in-law, Pauline Parker of Seaford; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Seaford, on Friday, Sept. 24. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803, or St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 202 North St., Seaford, DE 19973.
Margarite V. Eskridge Stewart, 88
Margarite Viola Eskridge Stewart of Seaford, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at Genesis Elder Care, Seaford. Born in Seaford, the daughter of the late Margaret Allen and Roland T. Eskridge, she was a homemaker. She attended Blades United Methodist Church. She is survived by a niece, Debbie Mohr of Seaford, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Stewart in 1983. Services were held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.
In Loving Memory of
Henry E. Nutter, Jr. 4/29/29 - 9/28/09
A loving husband and father, who filled our hearts with joy. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. No matter where we are or what we do — you will always be a part of our lives. The laughter shared down through the years will live in our hearts forever. We love you and miss you! Wife Vera Nutter and Leatherberry Family
Gwynn L. Belote, 82
Gwynn L. Belote of Seaford, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Gwynn, who was born on June 22, 1928, in Accomack, Va., was the son of the late L. Rogers Belote and Willie T. Belote. Gwynn proudly served in World War II Pacific Occupational forces. He started his 35 year career at the Seaford DuPont plant in 1950, where he remained until retirement in 1985. Gwynn attended Wesley United Methodist Church and was president of the WW class for 25 years. A passionate and talented bowler, he greatly enjoyed playing his favorite sport with family and friends. He was also an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. Most of all, he was a devoted family man who delighted in spending time with wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Arinda B. Belote; son, Marc C. Belote and Carol J. Cochran; daughter, Laurie B. and husband, Michael L. Truitt of Seaford; three grandchildren, Zachary M. and Amanda B. Truitt of Seaford and Cody L. Belote of Laurel; and nephews, James Watkinson of Delaware and Ronald Watkinson of Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dana L. Belote of Seaford; sister, Dorothy Brown of Georgia; and brothers, Dr. Lewis R. Belote of Cape Charles, Va., and William F. Belote of California. He left behind many loved brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Atlanta Road, Seaford. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or Wesley United Methodist Church, 22025 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements are in the care of Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. continued on page 42
I am lookIng for InformatIon
regarding my deceased father, possibly named James Smith. He and his brother lived in Seaford, Del. in the 1940s. My mother, Annie Laurel White from Virginia and her sister, Ida Sue White were companions to these two brothers. Anyone with information please call cell: 540-493-0035
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Fall bazaars and luncheons Doing the Towns Together are part of small town life LAUREL AND DELMAR SOCIALS Sarah Marie TriviTS • 875-3672
Some who have lived the cities of our nation throughout their entire lives simply cannot imagine the activities that make life worthwhile in smaller towns. Our part of Sussex County is an excellent example of the so-called “quiet” life of America. This entire month of September there have been numerous events taking place across this Delmarva Peninsula of ours. Some would term them “small town events.” Others refer to them as “gathering places,” or mini-reunions in one sense of the word. Last weekend was an excellent example of the activities that go on every weekend in not only the Delmarva area, but in similar areas throughout these United States. Last Saturday was no exception to the rule. The cub scouts offered pancakes, sausage, juice, lots of syrup, and enthusiastic service at their traditional pancake breakfast at Centenary Church. As usual the highlight was watching these future leaders of the community as they whisked through the dining area, bringing plates full of hot pancakes, ready smiles, lots of good coffee, and enthusiasm such as only the young have bright and early in the morning. Out at King’s United Methodist Church the membership offered homemade ice cream, a cake sale, oyster fritters, Gospel music and lots of friendly chatter. King’s Church is not unlike lots of other small town churches on an early spring or fall Saturday. The ladies (and men) of the congregation spend lots of hours preparing the food, cooking, keeping things going, offering sincere laughter and friendship as some people come for a visit, bringing family members for mini-reunions, while enjoying good Christian fellowship along with the great food. This Saturday, Oct. 2, Christ United Methodist Church at 510 S. Central Ave. in Laurel will offer baked goods, fall gifts and decorations, tree ornaments, Christmas decorations, a country store with their popular pepper relish jellies and vegetables, along with a chicken salad/homemade soup luncheon, plus a Peppermint Tea Room, all under one roof, rain or shine. Scrapple and egg sandwiches will get the day off to a rousing start, coupled with delicious hot coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. Countless numbers of those who were once small town residents now plan their trips and visits “down home” around just which church will be serving what foods on any given fall Saturday. These good people who have moved to larger cities to seek fame and fortune plan their fall, and spring, weekends around the church gatherings in their home town. The visits “down home” are a time for not only renewing old friendships, but for many they serve as a spiritual renewal time as the visitors attend worship service on Sunday at the church where they learned Bible stories, attended youth group meetings, were introduced to music through junior
Moments With Mike Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton choirs or Bible school in the summer. Many of these adults can recall when they were young children and their parents would awaken them early on a Saturday morning, get them fed a quick breakfast, dressed, washed the sleepers from their eyes and hustle them off to the church to help set tables for the church bazaars or luncheons. Some of the kids really loved being a part of the Saturday “specials,” while others would have much preferred rolling over in their warm and cozy beds, pulling the covers up around their nose and try to get a few more winks of sleep. But, in 99 percent the offspring learned early in life that Mom rules. In short order, they were dressed and on their way to help out. Once at the church, the kids actually enjoyed their day. And, now as adults, they reminisce and recall those bazaar/antique shows/luncheons/breakfasts/dinners as some of the happiest days in their lifetime. As little league, peewee league, high school fall sports and other athletic events have grown, some of the smaller churches have been forced to no longer have their Saturday luncheons, bazaars and dinners. Food costs have risen and gone are many of those “kids” who were volunteered by their parents to help out with the Saturday special events. Countless numbers are now involved with their own children in a variety of special ways on any given Saturday. However, there are a few churches who continue the traditions of the past, such as Christ Church will do this coming Saturday. Marti Seal (and Gary, too) invite one and all to come share this special Saturday. “Come join us. We promise to make it a special day you will remember,” said Marti. “We are what good food, good fellowship and friendship is all about.”
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Irene Hastings tells me of a most memorable event for her, as she traveled with her son, Dallas and his wife, Susan, to Deal Island on the Labor Day weekend to sail on the skipjack, Kathryn. It was owned and restored by their friend, the captain of that 1901 vessel, to sail in the races there. Irene was “on board” for all of the exciting events of the weekend. She says she’ll not soon forget any of it. Travel-tales: On a very recent visit to the windy city of Chicago, Charlotte Givens and Billie Jane Wheatley heartily agree that this was just the perfect getaway from the usual home town doings. They hit many of the Chicago high spots, including a beautiful sunset dinner at the Hancock Building. However, they opted out of exploring the heights of the Sears Tower. They had several eventful and unforgettable days there. Nikkia Adams, who is teaching English in one of the Chinese provinces this year, will observe her 25th birthday on Oct. 4. Guess you could say she’ll celebrate a Chinese new year. Chief “Sitting Bulldog” Dave Brown has become really involved in the leadership of the Laurel Football Boosters. That group has had very successful recent fund raisers and they have finished (after many hours) the fence around the football bleachers to make them safe for spectators. The parents and interested townspeople want to thank him and all of those involved in the above mentioned activities accomplished by this group. Dave takes a great interest in not only sports but all things concerning our schools. A special thanks to him! Two young ladies, by name, Sarah Oddo and Lindsay Trivits recently took to the road and with the aid of their GPS found their way to Findlay, Ohio, where they visited friends, John Hertrick and his fiancé, Heather Fergerson. They said the countryside up there had already started
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to display its autumn wardrobe and was getting really colorful. On Friday, Oct. 1, there will be on display and for sale Fall blooms and plantings in the picnic area just in back of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. This will give you an opportunity to wander freely and choose your favorite plantings. There’s nothing prettier than a variety of colors in the yards and on the lawns. Donna Cecil sends love and best wishes to her granddaughter, Aubrey Elliott, as she celebrates two big years on Sept. 30. Some special happy birthday wishes here from friends and family members to Barbara Wootten on Sept. 26, to Harry Williamson and M.L. Elliott on Sept. 30, and to Dorothy Sullivan on Oct. 2. We express our deepest sympathy to John and Mary Louise Janosik on the Loss of their grandson-in-law, who lost his life last week while serving his country in Afganastan. Deepest sympathy also to the family and friends of: Joseph F. Parker, Sr., Miles A. Conaway, Jr., Thomas R. Russell and Greg Bratten. We continue with prayers for our service men and women and friends who are ill: Ralph Gootee, Terry Whaley, Shirley Rehal, Janet Musser, Rita Baker, Robert Truitt, Susan Levredge, Conner Niblett, Sandy Jones Lee, Hazel Baker, June Benson Powell, Rita Baker, Eddie Melvin, Mary Jane Phillips, Jean Foskey, Betty Chandler, Donald and Hazel Brumbley, Jean Henry, Calvin Hearn, Catherine LeCates and Cecile Jones. Happy September birthday wishes to Richard Mariner, bringing up the end of the month, Sept. 30. Get your rakes warmed up. It’ll soon be time! See you in the Stars!
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Health Alzheimer’s Support Group
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s next Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting is on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m., at LifeCare at Lofland Park’s, first floor resident lounge, 715 E. King St., Seaford. This group provides support and information about Alzheimer’s and dementia to families, caregivers and anyone who is affected by this disease. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is not required for this free support group. For more information, contact LifeCare at Lofland Park at 6283000, ext. 8302.
Dr. Bhardwaj joins NMH staff
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital welcomes Anju Bhardwaj, MD to its active medical staff as a hospitalist, a physician who specializes in the care of patients while they are in the hospital. Dr. Bhardwaj completed her internal medicine residency at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, N.J., which is an affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She completed a research fellowship in Bhardwaj general cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston. She continues to conduct cardiology research and has also published several studies on cardiovascular diseases.
First Aid classes
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will offer community First Aid classes to anyone interested in learning first aid on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Nanticoke Training Center, Water Street, Seaford. Participants will learn basic first aid that will enable them to administer help during the first few moments until emergency responders arrive. Classes are open to participants age 13 and up. The course covers cognitive learning, role-playing and skill practice. Cost is $30. Payment and registration is required by no later than five business days prior to the class. Late registrations (if seating is available) will be an additional $5 fee. To register, or for information, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Training Center office at 629-6611, ext. 8919. Preregistration is required.
Look Good...Feel Better program
Women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer can now receive free professional help to cosmetically disguise the appearance-related side effects of their treatments. Look Good...Feel Better, a program developed by the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Cosmetology Association, trains volunteer cosmetologists to help women with cancer, conceal loss of hair, skin problems and other side effects that can result from cancer therapy. The next program will be hosted by
the Cancer Care Center at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Monday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Cancer Care Center’s second floor conference room. The program is free to all patients in active cancer treatment. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Care Center at 629-6611, ext. 2378 or 2588.
Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
The inaugural Sussex County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Owens Campus of Delaware Tech Community College, Georgetown. It will be a 5K (3.1 miles) walk, and will also include a 5K run component, which is competitive. Individuals of all ages are welcome to participate. Registration opens at 7 a.m.; race begins at 8:30 a.m.; and the walk begins at 9 a.m. The registration fee for runners is $20 (if pre-registered by Sept. 27) or $25 (if registering after Sept. 27). This is your opportunity to honor breast cancer survivors, remember people we have lost, and raise funds and awareness to help eliminate breast cancer as a lifethreatening disease. For more information or to become involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Sussex County, visit www. stridessussex.org, call 1-800-937-9696, or email stridessussex@gmail.com.
Mobile screening van returns
After being off the road for 17 months, the Delaware Women’s Mobile Health Screening Van, which provides screening mammograms for women throughout Delaware, is back on the road with new digital equipment. The van was recently retrofitted with new digital Hologic Selenia mammography equipment. Women’s Mobile Health Screening (WMHS) provides programs to reach out to underserved women who otherwise may not have access to mammography services. In the last full year the van was on the road, it screened 1,261 women in Delaware. WMHS also works with the State’s Screening for Life program, community organizations and health care providers to schedule mobile screenings for groups of qualified women and offers reduced/no cost mammograms for eligible low-income or uninsured women. To have a screening mammogram on the WMHS Van, women need to obtain a prescription from their doctor, call the WMHS office to make an appointment, and discuss how to obtain a copy of their previous mammogram films for comparison. For more information about the Women’s Mobile Health Screening Van or to make an appointment for a screening mammogram, call 1-888-672-9647.
Pink Ribbon Tea at Nanticoke
On Friday, Oct. 15, at 2:30 p.m., breast cancer survivors are invited to attend an afternoon of fellowship and celebration being put on by the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, the Wellness Community, the American Cancer Society, and Nanticoke Health Services. If you are a breast cancer survivor and wonder how to continue your journey toward wellness, we invite you to
attend this special pink ribbon event. A cancer survivor from each group hosting the event will speak briefly about their organization. Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, so RSVP by Oct. 8. During October, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Campus and Mears Health Campus will be “turning Sussex County pink.” Several activities are planned to promote cancer awareness including a vigil walk scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. This walk is open to the community and begins at Nanticoke’s Cancer Care Center and ends at Gateway Park in Seaford. Featured speaker for this event is Mrs. Markell, First Lady of Delaware and breast cancer survivor. To register for the tea and for more information, call 629-6611, ext. 2378.
NHS Tribute awards
Nanticoke Health Services has announced the recipients of the 6th Annual Nanticoke Tributes for Healthcare Leadership. Nanticoke Tributes awards 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 on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville. The Founders Award will recognize two new inductees, Sister Rosita Alvarez and the Soroptimist International
of Seaford. The Charles C. Allen, Jr. Philanthropy Award is being presented to Rex L. Mears who is being recognized for his dedication and commitment to Nanticoke Health Services. The Nanticoke Tribute Awards also recognizes a new inductee into the Nanticoke Physicians Hall of Fame. This year, Louis F. Owen, Jr., MD will be presented with the Hall of Fame Award. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased by calling Nanticoke Health Services Foundation at 629-6611, ext. 8944 or MorrisR@nanticoke.org.
NMH offers CPR classes
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will offer community CPR classes to anyone interested in learning CPR at the Nanticoke Training Center located on Water Street in Seaford. Participants will learn how to perform basic CPR on adults, children, and infants and how to help an adult, child, or infant who is choking. This classroom-based, video, and instructor-led CPR course offers families, friends and community members the opportunity to learn CPR and need a course completion card. Classes are open to participants 12-years-old and up. This program is specifically designed for those who prefer to learn in a group environment with feedback from an instructor. The target audience is those who have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency be-
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cause of job responsibilities or regulatory requirements. Cost is $30. Payment and registration is required by no later than five business days prior to the class. Late registrations (if seating is available) will be an additional $5 fee. To register, or for more information, contact the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Training Center office at 629-6611, ext. 8919. Pre-registration is required.
Cancer Support Group
The Wellness Community-Delaware offers a general cancer support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones held at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The monthly support group meets in the second floor conference room of the Cancer Care center on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The next meeting takes place on Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. The Wellness Community, an affiliate of the Cancer Support community, is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support and hope.
Facilitators are trained mental health professionals with a master’s degree or more. Call 645-9150 for information or to register for this program. All support groups offered at the Wellness Community are free of charge. This program is made possible by the support of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.
Breast cancer support group
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) has expanded its Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey, a program for women newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, by partnering with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center in Seaford. The free, monthly program is offered at the Cancer Center located at 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. The program is facilitated by Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center professional staff - Terri A. Clifton, MS, NCC, Cancer Care coordinator; Mary Brown, RN, DSN, manager Cancer Care Center; and Wendy Polk, nutritionist – with assistance from Lois Wilkinson, DBCC special projects man-
Psychosomatic illnesses are real
By Dr. Anthony Policastro People often throw big words around and sometimes they understand what they mean. One medical word that is frequently used is hypochondriac. Another is psychosomatic. When people use these words, they will often add, “it is all in your head,” which is not exactly true. A hypochondriac might exaggerate the degree of his/her symptoms. Psychosomatic illnesses might not have a physical cause. However, one thing is usually true in both cases. The symptoms are real. The pain and symptoms are usually present but they might not be caused by a physical disease process. However, there is usually a good reason for the individual complaining. There is an example that I often use when discussing these things with patients. I will ask them how they feel when they have to get up in front of an audience and give a talk. They might get flushed and have sweaty palms. Their heart may race and their blood pressure might go up. They might have butterflies in their stomach. Every one of those symptoms is real. They are actual physical findings.
However, there is no physical illness associated with them. Another example is when we have an accident with our car. Our body releases epinephrine (adrenaline). When that happens, our heart rate speeds up and we have a variety of nerve and gastrointestinal related symptoms. We know that ulcers are frequently associated with stress. When an ulcer occurs, the hole in the intestinal lining is real. A common approach to patients with these kind of emotional related disorders is to tell them to get over it but it is not always that easy. Telling someone to not get nervous before getting up in front of a group is not going to work. Telling someone with a phobia to just face it is not the right approach. Telling the person with an ulcer that they need to be less stressed is not likely to be successful. Even though these symptoms might be caused by a non-physical reason, once they occur the physical changes are real. Therefore, we need to respect that. Just calling someone a hypochondriac or telling them their symptoms are psychosomatic will not solve the problem. The approach is more complex than that. Belittling their symptoms will not make the pain go away.
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Delaware Hospice support group
Delaware Hospice’s Bereavement Counselor, Paul Ganster, LCSW, will lead an eight-week grief support group on “Grieving the Loss of a Loved One,” on Thursdays, from Oct. 14 through Dec. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. There is no fee for this service which is provided as a community outreach by Delaware Hospice. To register, call Paul Ganster, LCSW, at 357-7147, or send him an email at pganster@delawarehospice.org.
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When a breeze blew, you thought it carried $10 bills I know that it won’t be long before the temperatures drop and ony indsor we are dealing with frigid conditions that make us long for the heat The only air came from of summer. That seems hard to imagine given the record hot temthe Bradshaw & Sons peratures of recent weeks. I have Funeral Home hand fans come to appreciate air conditioning because I did not have it until I that Mom would wave was 35-years-old. Prior to that, fans in the air like she was were the only source of relief from churning butter. the heat. I remember growing up in Crhood. I would play in the hot sun, sweat isfield, Md., summer brought more rolling and dirt caked on like another layer than just the heat to battle. There were of skin. I had sweat beads running around mosquitoes and horse flies to contend my neck like a cheap necklace. You could with. The mosquitos were big enough to have planted corn in the dirt I accumulated tote luggage and the flies had heads as big in my hair. as pumpkins. I can recall getting bit by I know it must have gotten awful hot, mosquitoes to the point I would look like a huge welt with eyes. It was somewhat of because I can recall sitting on the porch with my mother and grandmother and it a ritual. I would spend the day getting eat was almost like watching fireworks when up by mosquitoes and horse flies and then a breeze would blow. The only air came spend the night digging the welts till they from the Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home bled. hand fans that Mom would wave in the air I suppose I did little to avoid the atlike she was churning butter. tacks. I never wore a shirt and was conAs the slight air of the breeze hit our stantly clothed in nothing but a pair of face, Mom and Grandmom, almost in unishorts. son, would utter “oohs” and “aahhs” and So, there was plenty of flesh for the exclaim how wonderful the breeze felt. I mosquitoes and flies to feast on. I never guess it says something for the amount of wore shoes, even though my feet would excitement we experienced in Crisfield get so dirty it would appear that I was when sitting on the porch judging breeze wearing a pair of boots. levels was the activity of the day. Looking back I have to imagine that Of course when the ice cream man’s we were a ghastly sight in the neighbor-
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musical tune could be heard from down the street, we all got excited. Mom would give me and my older brother some money and everybody would put in their orders. Grandmom would always get a fudgesicle; Mom would want a Nutty Buddy ice cream cone or a Creamsicle. Of course my brother and I were given no choice. It was whatever cost a nickel. Usually we would end up with one of those frozen ice Popsicles. I remember standing in line at the side of the ice cream truck like we were picking up government milk and cheese. We would get the order and instead of rushing right back home with the ice cream, I would have to open my ice cream and start eating it while balancing the other treats as I walked down the street. By the time I got back to my front porch there was Popsicle juice running down my face and arms. Mom and Grandmom’s ice cream was so soft they couldn’t get the wrapper off without losing all the ice cream. Looking down the road we could see off in the distance the mosquito sprayer coming. This was the most unbelievable thing as I look back. This is guaranteed to be a thing of the past given today’s concerns about pollutants in the air and groundwater runoff. Here was a pickup truck with a huge machine on the back. The truck would come down the road and release a bil-
lowing, thick, white cloud of insecticide which would cover the area like a blanket of smog. We would have to wheel Grandmom into the house and Mom would quickly shut the windows to escape the fog. You would think that we as young’uns would be ordered into the house and made to cover our faces with a gas mask. But, that was not the case. My brother and I would hide behind a bush and wait for the “mosquito truck.” When the truck would ride past and open the tank releasing the huge cloud, we would run out behind the truck and dance through the cloud like drunken apes. We were literally engulfed in poisonous toxins, running along like we were dancing in a spring rain. I have to wonder how either of us grew past the age of 10 without developing a second head. Oh well, I guess when it comes to entertaining yourself at a young age, you just have to make the best with what you have to work with.
Coffee with Danny Short
In order to make coffee meetings more convenient to attend and easier to remember, Minority Whip Danny Short has moved the day and time to the first Wednesday of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. The first coffee will be held on Oct. 6, at Pizza King, Seaford, in the back dining area.
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Laurel’s Shawn Miller is brought down by the Sussex Tech defense after making a catch during last week’s game. Photo by Mike McClure
Ravens run past Bulldogs, 49-21, in local football matchup Bulldogs drop second straight, visit Lake Forest in week four
By Mike McClure Despite an encouraging start, the Laurel varsity football team could not overcome their rivals from the Henlopen North last Friday night in Laurel. Sussex Tech piled up the yardage on the ground in a 49-21 win over the Bulldogs in a battle of 1-1 teams. Laurel’s Brandon Scott returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and Adam Black booted the extra point to give the Bulldogs a 7-0 lead with 11:43 left in the first quarter. Sussex Tech’s offense began its opening possession at midfield and Darrin Beckett rumbled 43 yards on third and nine before Laurel’s Arnold Mann made a touchdown saving tackle. Desmond Sivels ran the ball in from six yards out and James Smith added the PAT to knot the score with 10:39 remaining in the opening quarter. Laurel started its next possession on the 21 and Chris Jones gained 12 yards to move the sticks. Sussex Tech’s Scott Smart held Jones to a four-yard gain on third and six from the 37, forcing a punt. Jones, who took over the punting duties with punter/quarterback/defensive back Joe McGinnis still out following in an injury in week two, boomed a kick. The ball took a Laurel roll and was downed at the six yard line, pinning the Ravens back. Sussex Tech pushed the ball to the Laurel 39 thanks to a 39-yard run by Sivels, but the Ravens elected to punt on fourth and six from the Bulldog 35 following a pair of incomplete passes. Jones kept the Laurel offense going with a 20-yard run to the Laurel 40. Quar-
Delmar’s Thomas Gray heads the ball during his team’s home win over Smyrna. Gray netted three goals in the Wildcats’ 5-3 victory. Photo by Mike McClure
Gray nets three goals to help lead Delmar to win over Smyrna
The Delmar varsity boys’ soccer team took a 3-1 lead into half-time during last Thursday’s home contest against Smyrna and held off the Eagles for a 5-3 win thanks to a hat trick by Thomas Gray. Gray tied things up with a goal at 21:00 before Brady Scott scored off a feed from Roel Dominguez (30:00). Gray scored the final goal of the first half on a follow-up on a shot by Scott for a 3-1 Wildcat advantage. Delmar’s Dominique Showell opened the second half with a goal (48:00) to make it 4-1, but Smyrna answered with a pair of goals to pull within one. Gray netted his third goal of the game to seal the 5-3 win for the Wildcats. Delmar goalie Joel Scurti recorded 17 saves in the victory.
Laurel’s Zach Whaley hauls in a pass from Bryce Bristow for one of the Bulldogs’ two touchdowns in the fourth quarter of last Friday’s game against Sussex Tech. The Ravens won the game, 49-21. Photo by Mike McClure
terback Bryce Bristow completed a pass to Shawn Miller on third and 10, but the Ravens’ Beau Warrington and Beckett tackled Miler three yards short of the first down Sussex Tech’s offense put together a sustained drive which included a six-yard run by Beckett, an eight-yard pass from Jesse Swanson to Nathan Jones, and a Continued on page 27
DELMAR VOLLEYBALL- The Wildcats’ Morgan Parsons sets the ball as teammates Alexis Smith (4) and Shalynn Chandler look on during last Wednesday’s varsity girls’ volleyball match against Holly Grove. Photo by Mike McClure
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BULLDOGS-RAVENS- Laurel’s Alex Conway (13) and Humberto Hernandez look to move the ball up field during their team’s loss to Sussex Tech last Tuesday in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure RHONE AND RIFESussex Tech’s Michael Rhone, left, looks to keep the ball away from Laurel defender Justin Rife during last week’s varsity boys’ soccer game. The Ravens came away with a 6-0 home win.
DRIBBLE- Delmar’s Brady Scott controls the ball during his team’s win over Smyrna last week in Delmar. Scott had a goal and an assist for the Wildcats. Photo by Mike McClure
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Sussex Tech soccer team blanks Lake Forest, 5-0 The Sussex Tech varsity boys’ soccer team defeated Lake Forest, 5-0, last Thursday as Aris Reynoso and Dustyn Bebee each netted a pair of goals and Zimiri Gomez added a pair of assists. Ryan Moore added a goal and Josh Walstead and James Smith each dished out an assist in the win.
Laurel Pop Warner Pee Wee football team tops Seaford
The Laurel Pop Warner Pee Wee football team won its fourth game of the season with a 37-0 win over Seaford last Saturday. In the first quarter, Donnell Briddell had touchdown runs of 26 and 30 yards, DeonTre Parker booted a two-point kick, a host of Laurel players tackled the Seaford quarterback in the end zone for a safety, and Justin Hill had a 10-yard touchdown run with Parker hauling in the extra point pass from Hill. Seamus Burke ran 27 yards for a touchdown and Jeff Howard ran in the extra point for the only score of the second quarter. Burke added a 23-yard touchdown run and Perez Nichols ran in the extra point in the third quarter. Burke carried the ball seven times for 86 yards and two touchdowns, Briddell had a pair of carries for 56 yards and two touchdowns, Nichols ran the ball three times for 29 yards, and Evan Bergh added 20 yards on four carries. The Laurel defense allowed just five yards of offense and recorded its third shutout in four games. Edward Cropper had two tackles; Burke, Skyler Chaffinch, and Robert Miller each had one tackle; and Issaac Hatton, Travon Daniels, and Alyzah Kellam each recovered a fumble for the Bulldogs. Next week the Pee Wee team visits Cape Henlopen on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Cape Henlopen High School.
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Sussex Tech’s Bethany Killmon, Emily Ritter, and Izzy Wharton placed in the top three in last Wednesday’s home meet against Seaford and St. Thomas More. Wharton and Killmon tied for first while Ritter finished third. Photo by Mike McClure
Sussex Tech cross country teams earn wins over Seaford
Sussex Tech’s Robbie Robles (18:37) placed first and teammate Ricky Hernandez (19:34) was third as the Ravens defeated the Blue Jays, 22-39, last Wednesday in Georgetown. Pierre Mondestin (18:53) finished second and Jacques Jules (19:53) was fourth for Seaford. Sussex Tech’s Dylan Varrato (20:03), Kyle Breckner (20:13), Ryan Fitzgerald (20:21), Jevon Whaley (20:51), Adam Kelly (20:57), and Sudesh Singh (21:02) rounded out the top 10 in the boys’ race. In the girls’ meet, Sussex Tech’s Izzy Wharton and Bethany Killmon placed first with a time of 22:30 while teammate Emily Ritter (22:38) came in third as the Ravens topped Seaford, 15-47. Sussex Tech’s Briana Hall (23:31) and Aleah Jumurally (24:16) finished fourth and fifth. Seaford’s Tynetta Washington (24:21) and Uri Rebolledo (24:49) placed sixth and eighth. Amanda Sava (24:32) placed seventh for Sussex Tech.
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Laurel Stars of the Week
Sussex Tech’s Jesse Swanson passes to Nathan Jones as Michael Bateman (70) and Darrin Beckett block during last week’s win in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel-Tech football continued
15-yard keeper by Swanson. Sivels, who had three carries for 13 yards early in the drive, gained 10 yards to set up first and 10 on the Laurel 19 as the first quarter came to a close. Sivels capped the drive with a 13-yard touchdown run and Smith’s extra point made the score 14-7 with 11:18 left in the half. Sussex Tech’s defense held Laurel to three plays and out to give the ball back to the offense. The Ravens started their next possession on the Laurel 43. The Bulldogs’ Blake Elliott sacked Swanson on the first play before Sivels broke off an 11-yard runs. Sivels scored his third touchdown of the night from one yard out and Smith’s PAT upped Sussex Tech’s lead to 21-7 with 5:52 left in the half. Sussex Tech’s Donald White recovered a Laurel fumble on the ensuing kickoff, giving the Ravens one more crack at the end zone. Laurel’s Tyler Robertson appeared to recover a Sussex Tech fumble, but the runner was ruled down. Swanson later completed an eight-yard strike to Ben Barron and Smith made his fourth extra point of the half for a 28-7 Sussex Tech advantage (3:38). Black pushed the Ravens back to the four yard-line on the second half kickoff. Sussex Tech running back Elijah Fountain was hit hard by Mann and fumbled on the Ravens’ first play of the series, but Sivels recovered the fumble. Sivels had four runs for 37 yards and picked up a first down on fourth and one from the Laurel 38 with a 10-yard run. Fountain ran the ball in from the one and Smith put Sussex Tech ahead, 35-7, with the extra point (5:32). Laurel’s first possession of the second half started on the Bulldogs’ 20. The Laurel offense moved the ball to the Sussex Tech 43 thanks to Jones’ four carries for 27 yards. Jones picked up a first down on fourth and inches from the 43 with a twoyard run. He was unable to convert fourth and three from the Sussex Tech 34 as he took a pitch and threw a pass downfield which fell incomplete. Fountain ran the ball two times for a total of 19 yards to push the ball into Bulldog territory as the third quarter ended. The Ravens’ George Delrosario scampered 21 yards before coming back with
Female Athlete of the WeekLizzie Mancini- Laurel High
Male Athlete of the WeekThomas Gray- Delmar High
Delmar’s Thomas Gray netted three goals to lead his team to a 5-3 win over Smyrna last Thursday in Delmar. Gray also had a goal in the Wildcat soccer team’s 2-1 victory over Milford on Tuesday. Honorable mention- Desmond Sivels- Sussex Tech; Brandon Scott- Laurel; Bryce Bristow- Laurel; Chris Jones- Laurel; Zach Whaley- Laurel; Frank BrahamDelmar; Brady Scott- Delmar; Dominique Showell- Delmar; Joel Scurti- Delmar; Aris Reynoso- Sussex Tech; Drew Crouse- Sussex Tech; Robbie Robles- Sussex Tech; Ricky Hernandez- Sussex Tech; Tyler Troyer- Delmarva Christian; Darrin Beckett- Sussex Tech; Sussex Tech offensive line; Dustyn Bebee- Sussex Tech; Madi Chaffinch- Laurel; Alyssa Miller- Laurel; Abby Atkins- Sussex Tech; Maxine Fluharty- Sussex Tech; Izzy Wharton- Sussex Tech; Bethany Killmon- Sussex Tech Laurel’s Lizzie Mancini netted a goal in her team’s 1-0 win over Milford last week in Laurel. The Bulldogs picked up their first victory of the season with the shutout win.
Laurel’s Brandon Scott eyes the end zone after catching a pass from Bryce Bristow during last week’s game against Sussex Tech. Scott had two touchdowns and a two-point conversion in the Bulldogs’ loss. Photo by Mike McClure
a 21-yard touchdown run. Smith’s PAT made the score 42-7 with 11:03 left in the game. Laurel answered with a score on its next possession as Bristow completed a seven-yard pass to Scott before finding Zach Whaley for a 61-yard touchdown reception on fourth and 11. The extra point was blocked, keeping the score at 42-13 with 5:11 left. Laurel’s Matthew Duryea recovered a Sussex Tech fumble on the Ravens’ next possession. Jones moved the ball into Raven territory with a 26-yard run and a horse collar penalty on Sussex Tech. Bristow later completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Scott and Scott ran in the twopoint conversion to cut the Raven lead to 42-21 with 3:06 remaining in the contest. Sussex Tech answered with one final drive as White picked up 12 yards on a run before Ryan Muchmore scored on a 36-yard touchdown run. Smith’s seventh extra point of the night capped the scoring at 49-21 (2:09). Sivels ran for 224 yards and three touchdowns, Beckett had 60 yards rushing (all in the first half), and Delrosario added 58 yards for the Ravens. Jones picked up 99 yards rushing and Bristow completed nine passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
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Laurel Star varsity sports schedules (9/30-10/6)
Thursday, Sept. 30- Boys’ soccer- Laurel home vs. Dover, 4 p.m., Sussex Tech at Delmar, 5:30 p.m.; girls’ volleyball- Delmar home vs. Indian River, 5 p.m., Sussex Tech at Smyrna, 5 p.m.; field hockey- Delmarva Christian home vs. St. Peter and Paul, 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1- Football- Laurel at Lake Forest, 7:30 p.m., Delmar home vs. Archmere, 7:30 p.m., Sussex Tech at Cape Henlopen, 7:30 p.m.; boys’ soccer- Delmarva Christian at Salisbury School, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2- Field hockey- Woodbridge vs. Laurel at University of Delaware, 7 p.m., Delmar home vs. Indian River, 1 p.m., Delmarva Christian vs. St. Thomas More at University of Delaware, 11:30 a.m.; boys’ soccer- Sussex Tech at Concord, 12:30 p.m.; cross country- Salesianum Invitational Monday, Oct. 4- Girls’ volleyball- Delmarva Christian at Campus Community, 4 p.m., boys’ soccer- Delmarva Christian home vs. Campus Community, 4 p.m.; cross country- Delmarva Christian home vs. Campus Community, 4 p.m.; field hockeyDelmarva Christian at Campus Community, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5- Boys’ soccer- Laurel home vs. Milford, 4 p.m., Delmar home vs. Caesar Rodney, 5:30 p.m., Sussex Tech at Woodbridge, 4 p.m.; field hockey- Sussex Tech at Laurel, 4 p.m.; girls’ volleyball- Delmar home vs. Dover, 5 p.m., Sussex Tech at St. Thomas More, 5 p.m., Delmarva Christian home vs. Indian River, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6- Cross country- Sussex Tech,Woodbridge at Smyrna, 4 p.m.
Delmar varsity football team loses to St. Elizabeth, 56-26 The Delmar varsity football team fell to 2-1 with a 56-26 non-conference loss to St. Elizabeth last Friday. Frank Braham had touchdown runs of 16 and 64 yards, De’Vaughn Trader ran 50 yards for a touchdown, Kevin Trader returned a kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown, and Brady Scott kicked a pair of extra points in the loss.
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Grasso takes fourth URC win, Michael wins state championship By Charlie Brown J.J. Grasso, URC’s “Jersey Jet” of Pedricktown, N.J., scored his fourth win of 2010 in URC competition Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Grasso took the lead from Becca Anderson on lap 14 then ran unchallenged to his 16th career Rislone URC Sprint Series career win. In the close and exciting season long Rislone point chase, Grasso is trailing six time URC champion Curt Michael by 21 points. Michael started 12th in the 24 car starting field and rallied to an impressive third place finish, also collecting five additional points for advancing the most spots (9) in the feature event. The solid third place finished by Michael and the Valley Forge INC team and earned them the Taylor and Messick Delaware state season long championship. A field of 26 Rislone URC sprint cars took part in the program with heat race victories going to Becca Anderson, Kramer Williamson and Art Liedl. In the 25 lap feature event, the yellow was displayed before the first lap was completed as Bill Unglert came to a stop in turn two. On the restart, Anderson took immediate control of the lead as Kramer Williamson followed in second. Grasso passed Williamson for second on lap two and attempted to reel in Anderson. Even with a caution on lap seven for Tim Iulg who spun in turn four, Anderson maintained the top spot as Michael was threading his way to the front. By the halfway point of the race, Grasso was offering serious challenges for the lead and on lap 14, the BK Leasing #99 was at the front of the pack. Grasso quickly established a comfortable lead over Anderson and Michael as Williamson and Justin Collett rounded out the top five. In the closing stages of the race, Grasso had to contend with lapped traffic, however, he held a solid lead over Anderson. Although Michael tried to reel in Anderson, she too managed her advantage. With the checker flag waiving, Grasso was the winner over Anderson, Michael, Williamson and Collett.
Brightbill edges Jester for point crown, O’Neal gets first win By Charlie Brown Howard O’Neal waited until the final point race of the season to post his first win of 2010. O’Neal took the lead from H.J. Bunting with six laps to go and powered to the checkered in the 25-lap NAPA Big Block Modified main. Veteran Kenny Brightbill, who finished in third, held off a late season assault from Matt Jester to win his first ever Delaware International Speedway point track championship. Dale Hawkins took command at the drop of the green was Bunting rim rode from fifth into second by lap one. Bunting powered to the top for lap three just as the yellow was out for a tangle in the fourth turn. On the restart, O’Neal picked it up and shot for fourth to second. Bunting got high in turn one backing down O’Neal and Hawkins regained the lead with O’Neal in second. By lap seven Bunting had moved into second and was challenging for the lead as Jester dropped O’Neal to fourth. O’Neal worked back into third on the next lap as Bunting moved back to the point. At the halfway sign the top five were Bunting, Hawkins, O’Neal, Jester and Brightbill. O’Neal got back into second with ten to go while Jester and Brightbill battled for fourth. The final yellow was out on lap 17 for a tangle in the third turn. On the restart Bunting again went high in the first turn and both O’Neal and Hawkins sprinted by. Bunting regained second with two laps to go as Hawkins ended a great drive as he pulled to the infield with mechanical woes. Bunting finished in the second spot with Brightbill taking third and the 2010 point championship. Fourth went to Jester who gave it his all and finished as the runner-up in points and Beau Wilkins rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Bunting and O’Neal. Shawn Ward survived a caution filled first half of the 15-lap AC Delco TSS Modified feature to go on to post his sixth win of the year. Scott Baker gave chase in the first two laps before contact headed him to the pits. Justin Griffith got by Westley Smith on lap five to pick up the chase with Joseph Tracy taking third. The order would remain unchanged to the checkered as Ward got the win followed by Griffith with his best finish of the season in second. Third through fifth were Tracy who took the 2010 division title, rookie Ryan Anderson and Smith. Fast time in qualifying was set by Tracy. Kerry King, Jr. led the first lap of the 15-lap Mod Lite feature but the yellow as quickly out as Curt Miles, Jr. and Kevin McKinney made contact on the front straight sending McKinney into the wall and flipping landing upside down at the starter’s stand. The driver was not injured in the crash. King, Jr. led lap two before Brandon Dennis moved on top. Dennis would drive to his fifth win of the season and his third consecutive point crown. King, Jr. posted a personal best in second with Tyler Reed third. Fourth went to Tim White followed by his brother, Kevin White in fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Dennis.
Sussex Tech girls’ volleyball earns 3-0 win over Lake Forest The Sussex Tech varsity girls’ volleyball team topped Lake Forest, 25-21, 25-18, and 25-22 in games last Thursday. Crystal Loudon had nine kills, three aces, and one block; Morgan Messick contributed five kills and four blocks; and Briannon Troyer had three blocks and five assists.
This week in Star sports history
10 YEARS AGO- The Seaford varsity boys’ soccer team improved to 5-0, outscoring opponents, 29-3. The streak included a 2-1 win over Indian River as Nick Dunk netted a pair of goals. FIVE YEARS AGO- Shawn Holland ran for 362 yards and three touchdowns to lead Sussex Tech to a 28-14 win over Laurel. Jacques Bowe also had seven receptions for 103 yards. Robert Reed paced the Bulldogs with 269 yards rushing.
Lingo makes it two in a row in Delaware Late Models By Charlie Brown Dale Lingo has definitely hit upon something with the setup of his Super Late Model. Lingo has led every lap of the last two 20 lap Super Late Model feature and earned his second straight win. Lingo shot from the pole with rookie Andrew Mullins running hard in second and Hal Browning challenging in third. Browning took second on lap four just as the yellow flew as Mike Parsons came to a stop. On the restart, Staci Warrington took over the third spot and the chase was on. By halfway the top five were Lingo, Browning, Warrington, Kerry King and Ray Davis, Jr. Browning’s night ended one lap later as he slowed bringing out the yellow. King got by Warrington on the restart for second as Lingo continued to open a gap in the high groove. Davis took the third spot with six to go and locked into a battle with King. The pair went side by side into turn four with two to go and made contact with King spinning to the inside and bringing out the yellow. This put Davis on the rear spoiler of Lingo for the restart but Lingo was up to the challenge and drove to his second win. “He (Davis) tried to show himself on the pace laps but I kept my line and he couldn’t do anything about it,” said Lingo. Davis finished in the second spot with Warrington third. Kevin Scott, Jr. put on a great drive in only his second start of the season taking fourth and Donald Lingo, Jr., the 2010 point champion, rounded out the top five. Heats were won by Dale Lingo and Warrington. The Crate Model 15-lap feature was a Sunday drive for pole sitter, Nick Davis. Davis prevailed through three cautions while a hot battle was being contested behind him for second. With four laps to go Tyler Reed drove into the top five and locked into a four car battle with Eric Vent, Joe Warren and Mike Wharton. The quartet swapped positions but at the checkered it was Davis taking his fifth win. Reed took the runner-up spot on the final turn and also the division championship. Warren finished in third with Vent fourth and Wharton fifth. Fast time in qualifying was set by Clint Chalabala.
Delmarva Christian girls’ volleyball team earns a pair of wins
The Delmarva Christian varsity girls’ volleyball team earned a 3-0 win over Wilmington Christian last Thursday. The Royals won 25-23, 25-15, and 25-18. Mallorie Parsons had seven kills and two blocks; Sierra Parsons added eight kills and two digs; Jessica Hassett contributed five kills and 17 digs; Jen Baker had 13 digs; and Lauryl Berger dished out 21 assists. Delmarva Christian defeated St. Thomas More, 3-1, last Saturday. The Royals won, 25-14 and 25-9 before falling, 26-24, in the third set. The team picked up the win with a 25-18 victory in the final match. Mallorie Parsons had six kills and six aces; Sierra Parsons contributed six kills and six blocks; Berger chipped in with six digs and 15 assists; Hassett added 11 digs; Megan Gherke had four kills, five aces, and seven digs; and Madelyn Gilbert added four kills and seven digs.
Delmarva Christian boys’ soccer nets overtime win The Delmarva Christian varsity boys’ soccer team picked up a 3-2 win over Holly Grove in overtime last Thursday. Tyler Troyer netted three goals including the gamewinner in overtime. Shayne Ivory made nine saves in goal for the Royals. The Royals fell to St. Thomas More, 3-2, last Saturday despite a pair of goals by Troyer. Delmarva Christian also lost to Salisbury Christian, 6-0, last Tuesday in Georgetown. Kory Joseph recorded 10 saves for the Royals in the loss.
Second Annual New Life Wesleyan Church Golf Tournament set for Oct. 16 The Second Annual New Life Wesleyan Church Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Wood Creek Golf Links in Delmar, Md. The cost is $160 per foursome with a “best ball” format. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place teams as well as “closest to the pin” and “hole in one”. Lunch will follow in the clubhouse. Contact Pastor Bruce Smart at 302-519-4573 or 410-482-6897 for more information.
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COLLEGE- Laurel graduate Mariah Dickerson is shown in action during a Delaware Valley College field hockey game. Dickerson, a freshman, is a starter on defense. Going into the week the Delaware Valley field hockey team was 6-3 on the year. Submitted photo
Laurel field hockey team records 1-0 win over Milford
The Laurel varsity field hockey team recorded its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Milford last Wednesday in Laurel. Lizzie Mancini scored a first half goal off a feed from Madi Chaffinch. Milford held an 11-5 advantage in shots, but Laurel goalie Alyssa Miller made 11 saves. Earlier in the season, Laurel was edged by Washington, 2-1, in the Bi-State Challenge in Delmar. Gaby Culver scored a goal to help pace the Bulldogs.
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Seaford’s Bailey Hoch looks to get past Sussex Tech’s Kelsey Doherty during last Tuesday’s varsity field hockey game in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure
Sussex Tech field hockey team falls to Cape in OT
The Sussex Tech varsity field hockey team lost to Cape Henlopen, 4-3, in overtime last Thursday. Logan Pavlik and Taylor Quillen each scored a first half goal for the Ravens as the score was knotted at 2-2 at the half. Izzie Delario scored in the second half, but the game was all tied up (3-3) at the end of regulation before the Vikings netted a goal in overtime. Megan Cannon made 12 saves in goal for Sussex Tech.
TOUCHDOWN- Laurel’s Bricen Sanders runs with the ball after catching a pass from Preston Hitchens during last weekend’s Pop Warner Mitey Mite game against Seaford. Sanders scored a touchdown on the play to help lead the Bulldogs to a win. Photo by Mike McClure
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MAKING THE DIG- Delmar’s Ashley Matos makes a dig as teammates Sierra Elliott (1) and Jacqueline Austin (3) look on during last Wednesday’s game against Holly Grove. Delmar lost the match, 3-1. Photo by Mike McClure
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Delmarva Drillers to hold second annual golf tournament
The Delmarva Drillers will host the Second Annual Golf Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 24 at Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown. Check-in begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $65 per golfer which includes green fees, golf cart, range balls, and dinner. The tournament will feature prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, and putting challenge with first, second and third place team prizes (scramble format). Mulligans are available at $5 apiece (maximum of two per person). The proceeds will benefit the 12U Delmarva Drillers travel baseball team. Sign up at delmarvadrillers@yahoo.com.
STAR TEAM PHOTO OF THE WEEK- Shown (l to r) is the Sussex Tech varsity volleyball team: front- Ellie McNatt, Kelsi Escalante, Hannah Small, Briannon Troyer, Crystal Loudon, manager Savannah Beck, and Bree Vasquez; back- coach Jon Hearn, Samantha Hudson, Cierra Rayne, Morgan Messick, Tatum Jones, Sarah Lookup, and Ashleigh Sturgis. Not pictured is Bethany Killmon. Submitted photo Next week: Seaford boys’ and girls’ cross country Send photos and captions to sports@mspublications.com.
ESBF Hall of Fame to induct eight former players
During a dozen years in Major League Baseball, Delino DeShields played every position except pitcher and catcher. On Saturday, Nov. 13, DeShields and seven other ballplayers will be inducted into the Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation’s Hall of Fame. DeShields, born and raised in Seaford, tied a major league record with four hits in his first game. Ironically, this mark was held by another Delawarean, Forrest “Spook” Jacobs. DeShields completed his career with 1,548 hits, a career batting average of .268, 80 home runs, and 74 triples while playing for the Expos, Dodgers, Cardinals, Orioles, and Cubs. When he retired in 2002, he was 44th all-time in stolen bases with 463. “In making out selections for inductees we are always looking for people who made a mark on the sport on the Eastern Shore. That’s in keeping with our vision to celebrate and promote the rich history of baseball in our area,” said ESBF President Kenny Green. Joining DeShields in this year’s class are fellow Seaford native William “Stoney” Briggs, an All-American at Deltech South who starred with the Triple A Memphis Chicks in his six-year professional career; Pocomoke’s Winford “Wimp” Corbin; Bobby Nichols, a Delmar High graduate who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 14th round of the 1980 draft as a left-handed pitcher; Al Burris of Warwick, Md.; Daniel LeBright, an all-state pitcher from Milford High School who was signed by the Houston Astros out of high school; Wayne Williams, another Delmar High graduate who pitched and played third base for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the early 1960’s; and Arthur “Archie” Ellis, a right-handed pitcher and third baseman for the Delmar Railroaders from 1949-1957 who also starred at Delmar High School. Burris and Williams are deceased. Tickets for the banquet cost just $20 and can be obtained by calling Green at 410742-6096.
Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club offers co-ed indoor soccer league
The Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club is hosting a co-ed indoor soccer league for the following age groups: Under 6: ages 3, 4, 5; Under 9: ages 6, 7, 8; Under 12: ages 9, 10, 11; Under 15: ages 12, 13, 14; and Under 19: ages 15-18. The registration fee is $25 for club members and $40 for non-club members ($15 covers a one year membership to the club). Register at the club Monday-Friday from 1:30 to 8 p.m. Practices start the week of Nov. 8. For more information, call Alyson Rowe at 6283789. Volunteers are also needed. NYSA SOCCERQuawantez Watkins, Cameryn Wingate, and Ashylan Horton all try to get to the ball first in Saturday’s Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association game in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer
YOUTH SOCCER- Seaford, Laurel, and Woodbridge teams competed in NYSA action last weekend in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer
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Sussex Tech’s Shane Marvel looks to bring down Laurel’s Chris Jones during last week’s game in Laurel. Jones ran for 99 yards in his team’s loss. This week Laurel visits Lake Forest and Sussex Tech visits Cape Henlopen to face former head coach Bill Collick and the Vikings. Photo by Mike McClure
Laurel’s Seamus Burke follows his blockers during last Saturday’s Pop Warner Pee Wee football game against Seaford. Photo by Mike McClure
Zachary Zalewski caught three passes including this extra point conversion for the Titans as they beat the Cowboys during a recent 9-11-year-old NFL flag football game. Submitted photo
Seaford/Laurel Star Monday-Tuesday varsity scoreboard
Cross Country- Boys- Caesar Rodney 21, Sussex Tech 38 (Monday)- Ricky Hernandez placed fourth (18:28), Dylan Varrato was fifth (18:32), and Robbie Robles came in sixth (18:47) for the Ravens. Cape Henlopen 15, Woodbridge 50, Woodbridge 20, St. Thomas More 41 (Monday)- Willie Davis placed 10th (20:58, Aidid Watts finished 13th (22:13), and Tyler Mathis came in 22nd (24:57) for the Raiders. Girls’ volleyball- Delmarva Christian 3, Indian River 0- The Royals topped the Indians 26-24, 2511, and 25-17 as Mallorie Parsons contributed eight kills and three blocks and Kelsey McMunn had five kills and 10 digs. Sussex Tech 3, Campus Community 0 (Monday)- Briannon Troyer had seven kills and 11 assists and Crystal Loudon added four kills, two aces, and two blocks to lead Sussex Tech past Campus Community, 25-18, 25-17, 25-17. Sussex Central 3, Sussex Tech 0- Ellie McNatt had three blocks and nine digs for the Ravens. Boys’ soccer- Seaford 5, Milford 0- Ethan Lee netted three goals and Daisuke Shigaki and Udiel Perez-Mendez each had one goal. Christian Gosnell also recorded 11 saves for Seaford. Worcester Prep 4, Delmarva Christian 1- Tyler Troyer netted the Royals’ lone goal. Smyrna 6, Woodbridge 2- Willie Davis and Patrick Davis each had a goal for the Raiders. Cape Henlopen 3, Laurel 0- Pete Tonelli recorded 10 saves for Laurel. Field hockey- Cape Henlopen 10, Woodbridge 2- Taija Maddox and Kelsey Johnson each had a goal and Rachel Doyon added an assist in the loss. Caesar Rodney 3, Laurel 0- Alyssa Miller made 18 saves in goal for the Bulldogs.
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Police Journal Burglar breaks into home twice
On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Delaware State Police arrested a Dagsboro man after a burglary investigation. State troopers responded to a burglary call in the 35000 block of Woods Avenue, Laurel, around 11:41 a.m. The resident came home after receiving a call from his alarm company of activation at his house. The 37-year-old victim came home to find his residence door had been damaged. State troopers knew the residence had also been burglarized on June 1. During the June 1 burglary a suspect entered the residence and stole approximately $5,700 dollars in jewelry, televisions and computer equipment. The suspect was never identified. During the course of the current burglary investigation, Delaware State Police learned that Geoffery R. Soucy, 26, of Dagsboro was the culprit in both burglaries. On Sept. 22, Soucy took the victim’s television after forcing open a door. Troopers apprehended Soucy at his residence without incident. Soucy, who was arrested for burglary and theft charges, was incarcerated on $6,500 secured bond.
Drug trafficker hits police vehicles
On Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Task Force, Delaware State Police Governor’s Task Force and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), during the course of a drug investigation, attempted to stop a vehicle in the parking lot of the Sears Department Store, Seaford. Delaware State Police conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Silver BMW driven by Phillip L. Brewer, 29, of Ellenwood Ave., Lewes. As the troopers approached the rear of the BMW and identified themselves, Brewer placed his car in reverse and drove into the front end of a Delaware State Police vehicle. Brewer then fled striking a second police vehicle along the way. As Brewer was fleeing, troopers observed an item being thrown from the window of his BMW. The item was later determined to be 25 grams of marijuana and 5 grams of crack cocaine. Brewer continued onto US 13 southbound disregarding two red traffic lights at the intersections of Concord Road (CR 535) and also US 13 and Concord Road (SR 20 Seaford). Brewer next turned onto Pine Drive off O’Neal’s Road, Seaford, and fled from his vehicle. As Brewer fled from his vehicle, he again attempted to discard of his illegal drugs. Delaware State Police found approximately 29 grams of crack cocaine which Brewer had thrown away just prior to his apprehension. Following a short foot pursuit, Brewer was apprehended and arrested on drug and driving related offenses. He was incarcerated at Sussex Correctional Institute on $274,000 cash bond.
Police investigate home invasion
On Sunday, Sept. 19, Delaware State Police investigated a home invasion on the 35000 block of South Sea Gull Road, Swann Estates, Selbyville.
The home invasion began around 8:55 p.m. when a 72-year-old Selbyville man heard his doorbell ring. The victim went to his front door and was told by the suspect that he had been pushing his car which was out of gas and needed his assistance. The victim told the suspect he did not have any gas but he would allow the suspect to use the telephone. The victim returned with his house phone, opened the door, and the suspect displayed a handgun. A struggle ensued with the victim and suspect which resulted in the victim falling to the ground. The suspect again pointed his firearm at the victim and demanded money and prescription medication. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of money and prescription medication and fled the residence. The victim did not require medical attention. The suspect is described as a white male, in his 20’s, 5’8”-5’10”, 165-175 lbs., wearing a dark ball cap, black jacket, white t-shirt, grey sweatpants and white sneakers. Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 856-5850, ext. 218 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
DNREC reports a busy summer
DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents had a busy summer season that included 15 search and rescue operations and 24 rescues that saved lives. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents made arrests for a variety of violations of Delaware fishing, hunting and boating laws, including: nine arrests for boating under the influence, 378 arrests for other boating violations, 366 arrests for fishing violations, 177 arrests for crabbing violations, 13 for clamming violations, six hunting violations, nine arrests for illegal dumping on a wildlife area, and 13 for other wildlife area violations including entering after hours. Other criminal arrests included 14 arrests for drugs, four for disorderly conduct, three resisting arrest, 15 traffic violations, two for endangering the welfare of a child, and one arrest each for reckless endangering and offensive touching.
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Delaware State Police and Delaware Pediatrics have joined forces to address concerns parents are voicing in light of the Bradley case. Utilizing an already successful child ID program with equipment funded by The Ronnie Williams Foundation, the partnership will include “The Safety Zone” which offers digital safety tips, doctor’s advice and many other safety topics. One such topic is what to expect when your child goes to the doctor submitted by Dr. Jason Hann-Deschaine of Delaware Pediatrics. Another topic offered by New Castle County Councilman David Tackett, is Parks and Rec safety. Tackett said of the program.”The park can be a beautiful place to go with your family but it can also be a dangerous place. It is very important to keep your family close and always be alert to your surroundings. Even in a peaceful setting you cannot let your guard down. That’s why the DSP Safe Kids Cards are a valuable resource if ever needed.” Since 2006 the Delaware State Police has provided over 8,000 CD ID kits to Delaware children. The updated ID’s will now offer education in addition to identification. This new partnership will also offer an
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informational website, www.delawaresafetycoalition.org. The site offers safety topics, input from participating pediatricians and printable safety activities for children. In addition to “The Safety Zone,” parents can watch a short video produced by the Delaware State Police. “Run, Yell, Tell” emphasizes the importance of abduction prevention and talking with children about stranger safety. The digital CD ID cards are available through the Delaware State Police at community events and at Delaware Pediatrics locations in North Wilmington and Townsend. All Delaware pediatricians are welcome to participate in the program. The unique partnership allows doctors to offer their patients a vital safety tool and the Delaware State Police to assist parents with the completion of each ID. To find out about events where the Delaware State Police will be offering their Safe Kids Card program, visit www.thergwfoundation.org/events.html. To request the program for your community event, contact Sgt. Walter Newton at: Walter. Newton@state.de.us. If you are a pediatrician that would like to partner with the Delaware State Police and offer the CD ID’s to your patients, contact Jennifer Hawkins at 302-893-0177 or visit www.delawaresafetycoalition.org. range where it’s traded for more than six weeks.
Two weeks ago gasoline prices saw slight increases throughout the Mid-Atlantic region due to the Enbridge pipeline shutdown in the Midwest. However, with the pipeline operational again, gas prices began to retreat last week. Crude Oil Prices Crude oil has see-sawed slightly all last week, edging up Friday toward $76 a barrel. Upward movement was due in part to eased investor fears about global economic recovery following strongerthan-expected business sentiment in Germany and a weakened U.S. dollar. Although crude oil closed the week Friday at $76.49, posting a weekly gain of nearly 4 percent, its current price is right in the middle of the $70 to $80
A look ahead “Gas prices typically drop in September and October, following increased summer demand. As long as hurricane season continues to spare oil refining and infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico, and barring any other unforeseen natural or financial occurrence, gas prices should continue to stabilize and even drop a few pennies in the coming weeks,” said Jana L. Tidwell, AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesperson. Local pricing On Tueday gas stations from Delmar to Greenwood were selling regular gasoline in a range from $2.519 to $2.639 a gallon. The low is three cents a gallon higher than a week ago and the high is the same as a week ago.
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Delmarva auto alley Next up are the dirt track championships in Delmar By Bonnie Nibblett
This past weekend the points battle ended for the year between the racers in all five of the weekly divisions held at the Delaware International Speedway. Also, the mighty fast URC Sprints returned for the last time of the season. It was also NASCAR weekend at Dover International Speedway which made for a full weekend of racing. Later in the year we will go over who was the points leader and who were the Redbud’s Rookies in each division. Hope you didn’t miss out on your chance to see some fast, flashy, speedy cars on the tracks. If so, there’s one last chance! All the attention will now focus on the $55,000 Delaware State Dirt Track Championships to be held Oct. 22-23. For the very first time in the history of the Delaware International Speedway, the year end special two day show has been changed to night racing. Both the date and format has been changed to a Friday & Saturday night event which should make for a night of spine-tingling racing action. The racing action on Saturday night is filled with excellent side by side, fender to fender, nose to tail passing, and some really tight racing all night during the main season. With day racing, the track stays dry with rubber build up and not a lot of passing possible, plus the speeds are slower. With this change to nighttime racing, the competition will be awesome with faster times, closer racing and a great show of entertainment. The format will be the same. All the qualifying will be on Friday night instead of Saturday with the Small Block Modified 50 lap feature and the Little Lincoln Vintage Stock car Club rounding out the night. On Friday, gates open at 3 p.m., the driver’s meeting is at 5 p.m., with hot laps starting at 6 p.m., followed by the heats & consi for small blocks, intermission then the two features. General admission for one day is $20, $30 pits, a two day general pass is $35 and pits will be $55 for the two day admission. On Saturday gates open at 4 p.m., the driver’s meeting is at 5 p.m., warm ups at 5:30 p.m., followed with seven features of action. Saturday, all nonqualifying will have one more time to make the feature with the consi for all the other features instead of on Sunday
as in the past. Saturday, both big block and late models race for 50 laps, the crate classes will run 25 laps and mod lites will run 20 laps. Ending the night will be the Vintage cars and the Slide for Five. Drivers have a chance to pay the gamblers fee to increase the purse should they win. The big block winner has a chance to win up to $6,500, $4,500 for the small block, up to $5,000 for late model, $1,500 in crates, and up to $1,000 for the mod lites. Plus each division will receive lap money for the number of laps led too. So it could be a big pay out for drivers; fans make out great too with some remarkable racing to end the season in DelaLast topless night racing with the AC Delco Modified (crate) -Justin Griffith, 91, of Georgeware. town and Rodney Cordrey, 20, of Greensboro, Md. The Delaware International SpeedMod Lite action way is located on the Delaware Motorwith Chad sports Complex, Delmar, just off Route Passwaters, 62, 13 on the right side of highway when of Blades, and James Hill, 1, of going south, just before the Maryland Laurel. and Delaware line. Visit the track’s website for a schedule of events to the dirt track, directions, etc. at www. delawareracing.com or call the track hotline at 846-3968. For track questions, call the office at 875-1911, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The complex is also home to the 1/4 mile asphalt U.S. 13 Dragway strip. You might want to check out that Donald Lingo Jr. racing with speeds up and over more of Millsboro, than 200 miles per hour. There are wrapped up the 2010 season some fast Pro Car, Dragsters, Pro Bikes as the Late and Imports, just to name a few. Again Model DIS some are faster, a different style, horsechampion. power and so on. The dragway is on Sundays for race day, gates open at 10:30 a.m. Visit the track’s website at www.delawareracing.com for upcoming events or join us on Facebook. The U.S. 13 Kart Club Track is located on the grounds just to the left before entering the main ground’s tracks. There are a few races left in October; visit the web at www.dekarting.net for those dates and join us on Facebook. A copy of the champ show schedule is available online so be sure to check out www.redbud69racing.com, your Delaware and surrounding track’s race news plus NASCAR. Visit the largest racing message board on the shore at http://redbud69racing.proboards2.com/ index.cgi powered by Hab Nab Trucking of Seaford.
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People Givens’ welcome twin boys
Amanda Supers and Matthew Phillips to wed Mr. and Mrs. James E. Supers of Sudlersville, Md., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Matthew Phillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Phillips of Seaford. The bride-to-be is a 1997 graduate of Queen Anne’s County High School and a 1999 graduate of Chesapeake College. The groom-to-be is a 1994 graduate of Seaford High School and a 1999 graduate of the University of Delaware. The couple have a November 2011 wedding planned.
On Aug. 16, 2010, Chase Thomas Givens and Colton Daniel Givens were born at PRMC in Salisbury, Md. Chase was born at 5:52 p.m. He weighed 5 lbs. 13 oz. and was 18 inches long. Colton was born at 5:53 p.m. He weighed 5 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 1/4 inches long. Their mother is Kelly Springer of Sharptown, Md., and their father is Ralph “Chris” Givens of Seaford. Maternal grandmother is Nancy Springer of Sharptown and paternal grandparents are Ralph and Jane Givens of Seaford.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. While there, they visited Walton’s Mountain Museum and other points of interest.
Surprise visit
Laurel Intermediate Student Ethan Wilckens was suprised at school by his father, Michael Wilckens, who has been in Africa for the past eight months serving our country. Mr. Rogers, the band director, knew about the suprise and had the class playing a patriotic tune.
Baby girl welcomed by Everton family Proud parents, Michael & Jamie Everton, welcomed Ellie Willow-Rose Everton, on Sept. 9, 2010, at 4:42 p.m. Ellie was 8 pounds and 20 inches long. She is also welcomed by big brother, Reid, and big sister, Mara. Paternal grandparents are Mike & Rosemary Everton from Seaford. Maternal grandparents are Scot & Emily Heishman from Milford.
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Three great recipes for tailgating this football season Pableaux Johnson remembers the heyday of the family station wagon. In his vision, that station wagon is parked in a stadium lot, an open tailgate laden with simple, improvised munchies. Since Johnson is the author of ESPN’s Gameday Gourmet, this isn’t too surprising. But as he notes, the setup and the food have evolved somewhat. Today’s tailgate is an all day phenomenon where grills went from luxury to necessity and where big screen TV’s are not uncommon. Dips and appetizers started popping up and home cooks began bringing their favorite dishes with traditional specialties varying with the region. Johnson has a simple game plan easy food that can be eaten standing up, preferably without utensils. He suggests making something from each of what he calls “the four tailgating food groups” - the Dip Group, the Stew Group, the Grill Group and the Sweet Group. For the Grill Group, he suggests simple burgers, dogs, ribs and bratwurst. Here are a few samples from the Game Day Gourmet’s other groups. Blue Devil Cheese and Bacon Dip Makes 6 to 8 servings This dip is popular at Duke University tailgates. Thick-sliced, peppered bacon
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The Practical Gourmet gives the dip a distinctly porky flavor. 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped cream cheese 3/4 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese 3/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Dash of hot pepper sauce 6 slices peppered bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled Apple wedges, cut up raw vegetables, and/or Wheat Thins 1. Put the cream cheese, blue cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, onion, Italian seasoning, and pepper sauce in a food processor. Pulse until very smooth. Add the bacon and pulse until just blended.
Scrap Tire Drop-off Day is Oct. 9 Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host its fifth Scrap Tire Drop-off Day Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The scrap tire drop-off offers Delawareans the opportunity to recycle scrap tires free of charge and to help reduce the environmental and health hazards associated with scrap tires in our communities. Delaware residents are invited to drop up to 10 passenger car or light duty truck tires per household during this event. Large truck or farm equipment tires, tires on rims, or bicycle tires will not be accepted. Each person dropping off tires should be prepared to provide proof of Delaware
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residency by showing a Delaware driver’s license or utility bill. Residents arriving for the scrap tire drop-off event should enter the main gate of the Delaware State Fairgrounds from Route 13 and follow the posted signs. The Delaware Scrap Tire Cleanup Program is funded by a state fee of $2 per tire on the sale of new tires. The fee is diverted to the Scrap Tire Management Fund, a matching fund created to clean up existing scrap tire piles throughout the state. For more information, visit www.awm. delaware.gov/Info/Pages/ScrapTire.aspx, or contact Heather Pellrin of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Branch at 302-739-9403.
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2. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until the flavors are well integrated, at least one hour or overnight. 3. Serve with apples, vegetables, and/or Wheat Thins. Smokin’ Chipotle Pork Stew Note: Chipotle peppers are spicy - use less if you’re not crazy about the heat. Makes 4 servings 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into one-inch cubes 2 medium onions, diced 1 (12-ounce) bottle or canned beer 5 to 7 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce 2 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until very hot, about two minutes. Add the oil. Add the pork and cook, in batches if necessary, until browned on all sides. Transfer the pork to a bowl and set aside. 2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the onions, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden
and slightly browned around the edges, about 10 minutes. Add the reserved pork, beer, chipotles, adobo sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir until combined. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Tip - Serve this dish as a stew or transfer the pork to a cutting board. With two forks, shred the chunks into small pieces and use as a filling for tacos or sandwiches. Peanut Butter Buckeyes Makes about 36 candies 1 (2-pound) bag confectioners’ sugar 3 cups creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 (7-ounce) tub dipping chocolate, melted according to package directions 1. Line a large tray or baking sheet with wax paper. In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, and butter, stirring until well blended. Shape into one-inch balls. 2. With a toothpick, dip each ball into the dipping chocolate until almost covered, leaving some of the peanut butter mixture exposed on top. Place the balls on the tray and refrigerate until firm, about two hours.
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Laurel Council listens to concerns about deteriorating properties By Tony E. Windsor Laurel Mayor and Council entertained citizen comments during a recent meeting and got an earful. During the Monday, Sept. 20, meeting of Mayor and Council citizens expressed concerns about what they perceived as a lack of enforcement regarding homes that have fallen in disrepair. Fred Adams, who lives on East 6th Street, said he works to keep his property maintained, but there are dilapidated properties that bring his property value down. “I try to keep my property up,” he said. “Because the town has installed water meters my water bill is now higher than my electric bill. This is out of bounds. As hot as it has been this summer it costs me more to pay for my water than the air conditioning to cool my house. The town water is way too high. What am I getting for my money except to have my property value go down?” Code Enforcement Officer Paul Frick who was also in attendance at the meeting said there are five homes in Adams’ neighborhood that are in deteriorating shape, so he is not sure which one he may be referring to. Frick said the homes have been condemned by the town, but having them either demolished or repaired is much harder than many people realize. “The legal process of having a house demolished can take six to eight years in the court system,” he said. “In some cases we are dealing with homes that property owners have simply walked away from and no longer pay their mortgage. There is a window of time before the bank steps in and assumes ownership; meanwhile we are left to cut the grass and clear the property because the homeowner is gone.” Adams said he feels there is something wrong with how the town does business when it can’t get anything done with failing properties “for three and a half years.” Frick responded to Adams saying, “That is the legal system. I am sorry but I am not the legal system.” He said the problem is community wide and the town is faced with having to address derelict, vacant homes through proper legal channels. Frick said in many cases his hands are tied in dealing with deteriorated properties. “At the time we get a complaint the primary concern is people living in these
unsafe homes. We get the people out; now it becomes a legal quagmire. It is a bad situation and we wind up having to assume responsibility when the grass is not cut and trash accumulates. So, we end up spending the town’s money and staff time keeping these properties maintained.” Adams said his mother-in-law resides in the town of Milton and he sees a significant difference in how that town maintains its properties. “Maybe you should contact the town of Milton and see what they do because that town certainly looks a lot better than Laurel,” he said. Mayor John Shwed said it is difficult to compare Laurel to Milton because Milton is considered a beach town and has much higher property value. He said he is cognizant that the mean income in Laurel is $28,000 a year and the town is 49 percent rentals. “I wake up every morning aware of the issues facing our town and that is why I consider this when doing the town’s business,” he said. “We on council have been working to find ways to keep the costs of operating the town from being a burden bore by our existing tax payers.” Shwed said the town has worked to make sure that user fees help assure an equitable spreading of costs and that developers coming into the town are expected to pay for costs of extending water and sewer and the impact on the town’s waste water treatment plant. Maryann Rivas, who resides in the Pine Street area, said she is becoming frustrated by the number of landlords who do not maintain their properties. “We have good landlords in this town who take care of their properties, but we also have slumlords, some who not only do not live in the town of Laurel, but don’t even live in the state of Delaware,” she said. “They are making money while our property value is deteriorating.” Rivas said many of the rentals are Section 8 housing, so landlords are getting their money. She said she has no problem with rentals having been raised in a family that resided in rented housing. “Me and my siblings were the first generation in my family to own our own homes,” she said. “I lived in rental housing growing up. But my parents taught me that our home might belong to someone else, but we were living there so we needed to take care of it.”
Board receives summer school report By Mike McClure The Laurel School Board was presented with a report on the district’s summer school program during the board’s monthly meeting recently, which took place at the Laurel High School. Curriculum Supervisor Sandy Baker said the program, called the Laurel Summer Academy, took place over 11 days with a longer time period each day (five hours) compared to the district’s previous programs. The program cost $95,930 (expenditures) and was grant funded. The total number of students that participated in the summer program is as follows: 10 going into kindergarten (jump start to kindergarten), 20 kindergarten, 12 first grade, 17 second and third grades , nine fourth
grade, 13 fifth grade, four sixth grade, seven seventh grade, and six eighth grade. There were also 10 students in the high school ELA program, 17 in the math program, and 16 in the social studies program. According to Baker, the summer school also included STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs such as Lego kids, “engineering is elementary,” and robotics. “It’s very important that our most vulnerable children have this opportunity because it’s going to help them move forward,” said Baker. The following topics will be addressed at next month’s board meeting: referendum results (10/4), unit count report, football stadium update, and a middle school robotics demonstration.
“I have rentals in my neighborhood where they do not take care of these properties. This winter snow on the sidewalks was not shoveled for weeks. This is why people in the town are infuriated. I’ll be damned if I am going to pay higher taxes because the slumlords don’t do a damned thing but cause my property to decline,” Rivas said. Councilwoman Robin Fisher said she has been active in helping to develop special first-time home buyer workshops working in tandem with the town to help develop new home ownership in Laurel. “If you drive down West Street you will see 40 new homeowners,” she said. “We are working to help find options for people to become homeowners.” A member of the audience also suggested that a community in central Sussex County reacted to the number of rentals and problems with upkeep by passing a law to prohibit any new rentals in the town. It was suggested the town look into that possibility. Code Officer Frick said they have brought that issue to the town’s attorney in the past, but were told the town could not tell a property owner what to do with their property. Shwed said the town would contact the municipality and find out if they did develop legislation to prohibit new rentals and how it was done. Shwed said the key to addressing much of the economic woes facing Laurel now is new development of commercial and residential properties. Having new streams of income can help alleviate some of the burden that tax payers in the town are dealing
with. “The economic environment has made it impossible for some developers to follow through on their plans to build homes,” he said. “We have gotten these new developments into the town and when the economy turns and new housing starts we will be ready.” Shwed also said the plans by the town to expand water and sewer out to U.S. 13 will be a major boost to the Laurel financial picture. He said a grant application to the United States Department of Agriculture has been submitted and it is hoped there will be word in the next couple of months. “Once we get confirmation that we will receive funding we will move water and sewer lines out along Route 9 to U.S. 13.” He said it is expected once the project starts the lines could be out to the intersection of U.S. 13 and Delaware 9 within a year. “We already have Bargain Bill’s and Royal Farms waiting to expand their businesses once the utilities get out there. I am confident that U.S. 13 and Route 9 will be the break out intersection for Laurel. I envision it to be just like the intersection in Seaford where Walmart is located. Once the city of Seaford got utilities out to the intersection of U.S. 13 and Tharp Road for Walmart, look what happened. I see the same results for Laurel.” The Mayor said any concerns about the conditions of properties in the community can be addressed with the Code Enforcement office and there will be an explanation of what can and is being done by the town to address the problems.
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Community Snapshots
Laurel’s Cub Scout Pack 90 recently held a model rocket launch at the Laurel Wesleyan Church grounds in Laurel. The kids and adults alike had a great time watching the rockets fly.
A nice crowd was on hand for the King’s United Methodist Church’s Fall Festival last Saturday. There were many activities for children and people of all ages. Fesitval goers enjoyed hay rides, train rides, homemade ice cream, oyster sandwiches and gospel music. Photos by Mike McClure.
David Brown, right, and his wife, Kristi, and son, Kyle are shown during a ceremony held prior to the Laurel varsity football team’s game against Sussex Tech. The Brown family and Sussex Irrigation presented a check for $7,000 for bleacher renovations at Robert Ruston Stadium, the home of the Bulldogs. The Browns’ other son, Kodi, was present for the ceremony but had to rejoin his teammates on the football team. Photo by Mike McClure
Six year-old Corbin Kennedy, left, and brother Kendall, four, kept busy at the Laurel Nazarene Church’s free car wash which took place recently in Laurel. Photo by Tina Reaser
The Delmar Kiwanis stand, which featured oyster sandwiches, drew a long line throughout the day at the Delmar Heritage Day, which took place last Saturday. Photo by Mike McClure
Area residents came out to enjoy the weather, a car show and an assortment of food at Heritage Day in Delmar. The event culminated with a fireworks show Saturday night. Photo by Mike McClure
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is to advise that Fred B. Smith IV of 7776 Main Street, Bethel, Sussex County, Delaware 19931, will be filing with the Prothonotary in and for Sussex County, State of Delaware, an application for License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon, according to the Laws of the State of Delaware. 9/30/1tp
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To: Francisco Santiago Megan Santiago 108 S. Guilden St. Viola, DE 19979 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to a security agreement, dated September 29, 2009, between you and Massey’s Used Cars, Inc., of 24770 Sussex Highway, City of Seaford, County of Sussex, State of Delaware, the undersigned, shall sell at public sale, without reserve, your 2001 Ford Taurus VIN 1FAFP52261A291381, which was the collateral pledged pursuant to the security agreement described above, due to your default in payments. The sale shall be held at Massey’s Used Cars, Inc., 24770 Sussex Highway, City of Seaford, County of Sussex, State of Delaware on October 14, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. This notice is given pursuant to 6 Del. C. Ss 9-504 (3). Dated, Sept. 14, 2010 MASSEY’S USED CARS, INC. Laura Massey Biscoe 9/30/1tc
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Name of Property Owner: Michael Russell/Matthew Johnson Address: 69 N. PINE STREET EXT. (last known address) Seaford, DE 19973 The City of Seaford has condemned the below said structure, as per the Notification of Owner dated August 13, 2010 pursuant to Section 4-23-23(d) of the City of Seaford Housing Code. The structure is all or part thereof found to be unsafe, dangerous to life, health, property, and the safety of the public because it lacks maintenance, is in disrepair, lacks sani-
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on OCTOBER 28, 2010, in the County Council Chambers, Sussex County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, the County Planning and Zoning Commission of Sussex County will hold a public hearing concerning a proposal to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Map by changing the following area:
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The following ordinance has been proposed at the regular meeting of the Sussex County Council on March 30, 2010: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP OF SUSSEX COUNTY FROM AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A CR-1 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN SEAFORD HUNDRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 21,795 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, (land lying east of U.S. Route 13, 1,250 feet north of Road 532 (Camp Road)); application filed on behalf of THOMAS HOPKINS; C/Z #1695). Copies of the above ordinance are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Sussex County Council, County Administrative See LEGALS—page 41
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The table below outlines the additional tax rate and total tax rate per $100 of assessed value for the life of the bonds The below by outlines the additional tax rate and taxamount rate per of assessed value the life year) of thethat bonds to betable authorized this referendum. To determine thetotal dollar of $100 additional tax or total taxfor (for each to be authorized by this referendum. To determine the dollar amount of additional tax or total tax (for each year) that will result from the passage of the referendum, multiply the assessed value (not market value) of your home by the tax will result from the passage of the referendum, multiply the assessed value (not market value) of your home by the tax rate rate and and divide divide by by 100. 100.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
2012** 2013** 2014** 2015** 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032*** 2033*** 2034*** 2035***
Existing *Tax Additional Tax Existing Rate (Per $100 Rate (Per $100 of Capitation Tax of Assessed Assessed Value) Value)
$24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30 $24.30
$2.49 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40 $2.40
$0.29 $1.02 $1.95 $2.28 $2.19 $2.11 $2.02 $1.94 $1.86 $1.78 $1.71 $1.63 $1.56 $1.49 $1.42 $1.35 $1.28 $1.21 $1.15 $1.09 $0.91 $0.57 $0.17 $0.00
Total Tax Rate (Existing + Add'l) (Per $100 of Assessed Value)
$2.78 $3.42 $4.35 $4.68 $4.59 $4.51 $4.42 $4.34 $4.26 $4.18 $4.11 $4.03 $3.96 $3.89 $3.82 $3.75 $3.68 $3.61 $3.55 $3.49 $3.31 $2.97 $2.57 $2.40
Tax Calculation without Athletic CN Total Tax Rate Additional Tax (Existing + Add'l) Rate (Per $100 of (Per $100 of Assessed Value) Assessed Value)
$0.29 $1.02 $1.89 $2.21 $2.13 $2.04 $1.96 $1.88 $1.81 $1.73 $1.65 $1.58 $1.51 $1.44 $1.37 $1.31 $1.24 $1.18 $1.11 $1.05 $0.88 $0.55 $0.16 $0.00
$2.78 $3.42 $4.29 $4.61 $4.53 $4.44 $4.36 $4.28 $4.21 $4.13 $4.05 $3.98 $3.91 $3.84 $3.77 $3.71 $3.64 $3.58 $3.51 $3.45 $3.28 $2.95 $2.56 $2.40
The assumptions assumptionsused usedininthe theabove abovecalculations calculations follows: The areare as as follows: Assumed Interest Rate at Time of Each Bond Sale = 5.00% Assumed Rate at Time of Each Bond = 5.00%In Laurel = 1.3% (Same As Last Year) AssumedInterest Yearly Increase In Assessed ValueSale of Property Assumed YearlyFunding IncreaseWill In Assessed Property Laurel = 1.3% (Same As Last Year) State & Local Phase InValue Over of 4 Years As In Described * Based on4Principal Interest to Payoff Past Debt Service State & Local Funding Will Phase In Over Years As+ Described ** 20 YEAR BOND PURCHASED *** 20 YEAR BOND PAID OFF All twenty (20) year bonds are phased a four+(4) year to period immediately after the passage of the referendum. * Basedinonover principal interest payoff past debt service Consequently, bonds are paid off over a four (4) year period at the end of the twenty (20) year life of each bond. ** 20 YEAR BOND PURCHASED *** 20 YEAR BOND PAID OFF
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Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware. Public Hearings thereon will be held in the Chamber of the Sussex County Council, County Administrative Office Building, Georgetown, Delaware, NOVEMBER 16, 2010, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard. At that time and place, all persons interested shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard. If unable to attend the public hearing, written comments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing. For additional information, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878. 9/30/1tc
NOTICE
On Saturday, 10/23/10 at 11:00 a.m., Peninsula Mini Storage, located at 40 S. Market St., Blades/Seaford, DE will hold a public auction pursuant to the State of Delaware Self-Storage Facility Act Title 25 Chapter 49. The following storage units will be sold or disposed of for Non-Payment of storage rent. Tenants name and last known address are listed below. Vonette Holley, Seaford, DE, Unit 201; Crystal Cannon, Seaford, DE, Unit 228; Susie Gibbs, Waldorf, MD, Unit 237; Steven Cannon, Laurel, DE, Unit 243. Peninsula Mini Storage 302-629-5743 Frank Passwaters, Storage Manager 9/23/2tc
NOTICE
Estate of Corbet L. Scarborough, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Corbet L. Scarborough who departed this life on the 15th day of September, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Roy Scarborough on the 16th day of September, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administrator without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Administrator on or before the 15th day of May, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf. Administrator: Roy Scarborough 147 Lakeside Dr. Lewes, DE 19958 Attorney: R.M. Radulski, Esq.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
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R.M. Radulski, Esq. 1225 N. King St., Ste. 301 Wilmington, DE 19801 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 9/30/3tc
NOTICE
Estate of Robert C. Patterson, Sr., Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Testamentary upon the estate of Robert C. Patterson, Sr. who departed this life on the 20th day of August, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Robert C. Patterson, Jr., Ronald G. Patterson on the 9th day of September, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 20th day of April, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Executors: Robert C. Patterson, Jr. 22534 Atlanta Rd. Seaford, DE 19973 Ronald G. Patterson P.O. Box 466 Davin, WV 25617 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 9/23/3tc
NOTICE
Estate of Florabelle Hawkins, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Letters of Administration upon the estate of Florabelle Hawkins who departed this life on the 6th day of December, A.D. 2009 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto William R. Hawkins, Jr., Lorraine K. Culley on the 2nd day of September, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Administrators without delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Administrators on or before the 6th day of August, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf. Co-Administrators: William R. Hawkins, Jr. 8791 Bethel Road Seaford, DE 19973 Lorraine K. Culley 34242 Bi-State Blvd. Laurel, DE 19956 Attorney: Michael R. Smith, Esq. Griffin & Hackett, PA 116 W. Market St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Gregory Fuller Sr. Register of Wills 9/16/3tc
TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO ISSUE BONDS TO FUND SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
A special election will be held on MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010 in the Laurel School District in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 21 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code, in order to permit the voters of the District to vote for or against the issuance of bonds in the amount of $29,025,800 to provide funds for the following purposes (state bonds will finance $91,915,100):
Question 1
The voters of the Laurel School District are asked to approve the issuance of bonds to fund the activities described in the following Certificates of Necessity: Cost New High and Middle School and Land (C.N. 1216 A-B) 1216 A Planning, construction, and equipping of a new 1,400 pupil High School/Middle School combined facility to replace the existing Laurel High School and Middle School on lands currently owned and acquired by the District. 1216 B Acquisition of lands contiguous to lands currently owned by the district at the High School site.
State $53,328,200 Local $16,840,500 Total $70,168,700 State Local Total
$304,000 $96,000 $400,000
State Local Total
$2,583,400 $ 815,800 $3,399,200
State Local Total
$2,407,800 $ 760,400 $3,168,200
Construction New Elementary School and Demolition, Restoration, and Improvements to North Laurel Elementary (C.N. 1216 D-E) 1216 D Planning, construction, and equipping of a new 1,200 pupil Elementary School to State $30,562,200 replace the existing North Laurel, and P.L. Dunbar Elementary Schools on lands currently owned Local $9,651,200 by the district, and utilizing the educational campus, school-within-a-school concept. Total $40,213,400 1216 E Engineering, abatement, demolition, and site restoration/improvements of the North Laurel Elementary School. Selective Demolition of the Existing Middle School, including but not limited to the Field House, and Selective Renovation of Remaining School Facilities (C.N. 1216 F) Planning, abatement, engineering, and selective demolition of the existing Laurel Middle School to include but not limited to the Field House and selective renovation of remaining school facilities.
Total State $ 89,185,600 Total Local $ 28,163,900 Total Funding $117,349,500 The faith and credit of the Laurel School District is pledged for the full and complete payment of the principal and interest on said bonds. If the District is authorized to issue bonds in the amount of $28,163,900, it shall annually levy and collect taxes to provide for the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds and for the retirement of the bonds as they fall due. Property owners will experience an average tax increase of $1.33 per $100 of assessed value during the twenty-year bonds. Also, posted is the amount of each annual tax increase that will be imposed as a result of the proposed bond issuance
Question 2
Contingent on the passage of Question 1. The voters of the Laurel School District are asked to approve the issuance of bonds to fund the activities described in the following Certificate of Necessity: Cost Construction of New Athletic Facilities (C.N. 1216 C) State $2,729,500 Planning, construction, and equipping of new Athletic Facilities on lands currently owned Local $ 861,900 and/or acquired by the district and/or the renovation of existing Athletic Facilities. Total $3,591,400 The faith and credit of the Laurel School District is pledged for the full and complete payment of the principal and interest on said bonds. If the District is authorized to issue bonds in the amount of $861,900, it shall annually levy and collect taxes to provide for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds and for the retirement of the bonds as they fall due. Property owners will experience an average tax increase of $0.04 per $ 100 of assessed value during the twenty year bonds. Also, posted is the amount of each annual tax increase that will be imposed as a result of the proposed bond issuance.
The polls for said election will open at 10:00 a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 p.m., prevailing local time. Voters may vote at the designated polling place, Laurel High School. The inclement weather date will be Monday, October 11, 2010.
You may vote in this election if you: • Are a citizen of the United States and Delaware • Live in the Laurel School District • Are at least 18 years of age To vote by absentee ballot: You may vote by absentee ballot if you cannot vote on Election Day for one of the following reasons: • Complete an Affidavit for Absentee Ballot for Public • You are temporarily or permanently disabled School Elections (affidavit available at all schools, the • You are in the public service of the United States or the state district office, and Department of Elections) of Delaware • Submit the completed affidavit in person or by mail to the • You are a qualified citizen or spouse or dependent residing Dept. of Elections of Sussex County to receive a ballot with or accompanying a person who is in the service of the • Vote the ballot United States or the state of Delaware • You hold a job that does not permit you to go to the polls Important dates: • You are sick • Your religion does not permit you to go to the polls • Deadline to mail out absentee ballot: • You are incarcerated Wednesday, September 29, 2010 – 12 noon • You are away on vacation • Deadline to vote absentee ballot in person in the Department • You are the caregiver to a parent, spouse or that person’s of Elections – Friday, October 1, 2010 – 12 noon child who is living at home and requires constant care due • Returning voted absentee ballot: All voted absentee ballots to illness or injury must be received by the Department of Elections not later • You are temporarily living outside of the United States than the closing of the polls on the day of the election or on • You cannot go to the polls because you’ve been injured the day of the election the voted absentee ballot can be hand while serving in the Armed Forces delivered to the polling location for the election during the • You serve in the Armed Forces, Red Cross, U.S.O., or the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Merchant Marine
By Order of the Laurel School District Board of Education Lois Hartstein, President and John McCoy, Executive Secretary
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Obituaries continued from page 19
William ‘Bill’ O. Collins, 78
William “Bill” O. Collins of Delmar, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at his home in Delmar. He was born in Delmar, a son of the late William S. and Bessie Huntington Collins. A lifelong resident of Delmar, Bill attended Delmar schools before leaving school at the age of 16 to become a truck driver for the Delmar Feed Mill. He then went to work for RalstonPurina in 1952 and stayed through two company buyouts until he retired as a plant foreman Collins in 1995 from the company, which was then named Allen’s Milling Company. In his younger days, he loved the outdoors and was happiest when he was hunting or fishing. He loved watching wrestling, motorcycles and racing and was an avid NASCAR fan, where he followed Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt. He had a hobby of raising chickens, which he enjoyed with his family. He is survived by three children, Ted W. Collins and his wife, Teri, Patricia Moore and her husband, Kenneth Sr. and Deborah Caputo and her significant other, Jeff Cormier, all of Delmar; a sister, Barbara Jean Legates and her husband, John of Salisbury; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and his former wife, and mother of his children, Mary Gibbons of Delmar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael L. Collins, who passed in 1973. Services were held at Short Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Pastor Ralph Fraser officiated. Interment followed at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 114 Baptist St., Salisbury, MD 21804. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home of Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
John A. Fredricks, 81
John A. Fredricks of Seaford, died on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. Mr. Fredricks retired from the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Fredricks. John is survived by a son, John A. Fredricks Jr. and his wife Jacque of Seaford; four daughters, Linda Budreika and her husband, Thomas of Haymarket, Va., Laura Ardekani and her husband Hossein of Gambrills, Md., Erin Cope and her husband Robert of Catharpin, Va. and Nancy Fries and her husband Clair of Woodbridge, Va.; a sister, Charlotte Fernandez of Levitown, Long Island, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Grace Baptist Church, Seaford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Grace Baptist Church, 805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements are in the care of Cranston Funeral Home.
Douglas H. Biggs Sr., 81
Douglas “Doug” H. Biggs Sr. of Laurel, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Doug was born in Patterson, N.J., a son of the late Wilbur and Ethel Biggs. Mr. Biggs proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Serving during the Korean War, he was a head cook and later an excellent cook for his family. He was a member of Seaford VFW Virgil Wilson Post #4961, Laurel American Legion Post #19 and Disabled Americans Veterans. He later retired from A&P Supermarket as a butcher. One of Doug’s many enjoyments was to travel to New England during the fall season. He was a loving and deBiggs voted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Joan Biggs of Laurel; his son, Douglas H. Biggs Jr. and wife Patty of Maine; daughters, Linda S. Jones and Tracy Biggs both of Laurel; his brothers, Edward Biggs of New Jersey and Richard Biggs of New York; his sisters, Dorothy “Dot” DeWilde and Evelyn “Ev” Peterson, both of New Jersey; grandchildren, Kimberly Jones Fitzgerald, Timothy Jones, David Jones, Ashley Biggs, Dustin Biggs and Hayley Higgins; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30. Interment with full military honors will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. Contributions may be made in his memory to: VFW Post 4961 Middleford Rd., Seaford, DE 19973. Online condolences may be made to the Biggs family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com.
Deral M. Eaves, 84
Deral M. Eaves of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Born April 30, 1926, in Red Oak, Okla., he was a son of the late Clyde and Bertie Hunt Eaves. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Eaves; beloved father of Carol LePiere of Quinton, Va. and Wayne Thomas Eaves of Willingboro, N.J.; and grandfather to Wayne Thomas Eaves Jr. He is also survived by two sisters, Orpha Garner of McAlester, Okla. and Eula Mae StewartMills of Yukon, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Eaves proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served under General George Patton. After the war, he worked for an oil company in Philadelphia before he established his own lawn and landscaping business in New Jersey. He was a member of the Elks Club of Delaware and New Jersey. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking, becoming well known for his beautiful furniture. After retirement, he and his
wife moved to Laurel. He was preceded in death by a sister, Delana Eaves; a brother Leonard Eaves; and his wife, Dorothy Eaves, who passed away one day after his death. All services were held privately. Contributions may be made in his memory to the: American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Rd., Salisbury, MD 21803. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com.
Dorothy “Dot” Eaves, 79
Dorothy “Dot” Eaves of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter of the late Frank Fie and Mary Shuster Fie. Dorothy was an executive secretary for Hoganize Manufacturers in New Jersey. She enjoyed reading and was quite accomplished. Mrs. Eaves is survived by her son, Wayne Eaves Sr.; a daughter, Carol LePiere of Virginia; a brother, Frank Fie and wife Madelyn of Philadelphia; a grandson, Wayne Eaves Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deral Eaves, who passed one day before her, and one sister. All services were held privately. Arrangements are in the care of Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel. Online condolences may be made by visiting, www.hsdfuneralhome.com.
Lorraine E. Riggin, 79
Lorraine Eleanor Riggin of Laurel, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was born in Wilmington, a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred
Smith. Lorraine was a graduate of Laurel High School, class of 1949. She was the dedicated owner and operator of Lorraine’s Sub Shop in Laurel for over 40 years. She loved to watch birds and enjoyed her cats and dog “Rex.” Lorraine was a member of Laurel Baptist Church. Mrs. Riggin is survived by her daughters, Valerie Ellis and husband Frank of Baltimore, Md. and Barbara Cordrey and husband Keith of Seaford; grandchildren, Brian Davidson and wife Jen of Owing Mills, Md.; and great-grandchild, Savannah Davidson of Parkville, Md. She was preceded in death by her best friend, Catherine Wilkerson; a granddaughter, Angela Baker; and her son, Leonard Arley Jr. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Laurel Baptist Church, Laurel. The Rev. Stephen Booth will officiate. Contributions may be made in Lorraine’s memory to: Vista Hospice, 100 Commerce Dr., Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713 or Laurel Baptist Church, 33056 BiState Blvd., Laurel, DE 19956. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com.
Death Notices
Preston J. Mumford, 87
Preston James Mumford of Frankford, son of the late Annie and Albert Mumford, departed this life on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010. The funeral was held on Friday, Sept. 24, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville, Md. Arrangements are in the care of Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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Entertainment The Piano Man takes the stage for Community Concerts show The Seaford Community Concerts Association presents pianist extraordinaire, Jim Witter – The Piano Man, in concert on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m., at Seaford Senior High School. If you like the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, you are in for a treat. In this performance, the award winning and talented pianist has created and performs The Piano Man. It is a parallel musical journey of songs, piano stylings and voices of two of pop music’s most popular artists of the 1970’s and 80’s. Witter’s music is supported by a sophisticated slide/video presentation along with bass, guitar, keyboards and drums. Jim Witter’s musical career began at an early age when he would belt out everything from the Beatles to Broadway tunes. In 1990, one of his demos caught the attention of Sony Music in Canada which got his recording career rolling. Witter’s music and songwriting has earned him multiple awards and nominations from the Canadian Country Music Association, the Juno Awards, and most recently, the Dove Awards in Nashville, where his album, Forgiveness, was nominated for Inspirational Album of the Year. You must be a member of the Seaford Community Concerts Association to at-
Jim Witter - The Piano Man - will perform on Oct. 7 as part of the SCCA concerts.
tend the SCCA concerts. Price for a single membership is $55 (2 = $110); family is $120; and student is $15. The fee is for the entire season, not per show. To become a member, call 629-6184 for more information or visit www.Seafordconcert.org. Membership cards will be mailed out the last week of September so that you will receive it before the Oct. 7th concert. Remember to bring your card to every concert as the SCCA policy is to punch the card at each concert. Doors at the Seaford High School Auditorium open at 7:30 p.m.
Swensson presents ‘Celebrating Gershwin’ at the Manor House by Anne Nesbitt On Monday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Manor House, Evelyn Swensson, talented singer, composer, pianist and conductor, will present a program entitled “Celebrating Gershwin Swensson with Kay Swift.” Swensson lived here in Seaford from 1952 to 1965. She was active in the community especially in musical circles. She was Director of Music at St. Luke’s Church for two years and after that at Mt. Olivet Church. She will be fondly remembered for the outstanding production of “Sound of Music” in which she used all local talent. The October 4 program is planned around George Gershwin music and the little known fact that Kay Swift was a very important part of Gerswin’s compositions. She lived with Gershwin for many years and worked on his accomplishments. She wrote “Porgy and Bess” while he played it. After his death, she spent 10 years editing his music. The program will offer many renditions of Gershwin music. The pianist, Carroll
Humphrey, will play among other numbers, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Swensson will sing many Gershwin numbers as she tells the story. Swensson has been honored by being named as one of “Delaware’s Famous Women.” She is presently directing the Brandywine Pops Orchestra. This program is sponsored by the Seaford Historical Society and the Methodist Manor House and comes through the Delaware Humanities Forum. It is open to the public. There is no charge. For more information, call the Seafod Historical Society office at 628-9828.
Fall Garden Sale
Get everything you need for your fall gardening at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. The Look-In Glass Shoppe at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital is hosting a “Bess’ Buds” Fall garden sale. Join us for savings on mums, pumpkins, ornamental cabbages and many more fall plants. The sale will be held rain or shine in the picnic area behind the hospital. All proceeds go to Nanticoke Health Services to support patient care services.
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Politics A Quandary for the GOP
Coons is considered the front runner for the seat according to a recent Fox Poll: Delaware- 54% Coons, 39% O’Donnell (Fox 9/18). The rally is expected to draw 200 or more people. In the event of inclement weather, the rally will be held at the Ocean View Council Chambers, adjacent to the park.
Republican primary voters, aided by the Tea Party, dashed Congressman Mike Castle’s hopes of holding a Senate seat. Inexperience and principles trumped experience, money and practicality. The nine-term congressman, who was virtually assured of winning Joe Biden’s old Senate seat in November, lost and unceremoniously slipped into retirement. Oft-forgotten Delaware has become front page news nationwide since the primary. The Republican establishment promoted negative advertising designed to scare voters away from O’Donnell. Republican voters were angry, anti-incumbent and disappointed in Congressman Castle’s voting record. The Republican Party is now deciding whether to throw its weight into O’Donnell’s candidacy or spend money where candidates are perceived to have a better shot at victory. The response from the National Republican Senatorial Committee was initially lukewarm. It did provide $42,000, the maximum initial amount for Senate candidates, to the O’Donnell campaign. Republican Party chairman, Michael Steele, adopted a wait-and-see approach, not wanting to concede yet. Mike Castle has proven to be a poor loser by not endorsing Ms. O’Donnell, stating that she ran a smear campaign against him and cannot win statewide. O’Donnell does face an uphill battle against Democrat Chris Coons in November, but she was not supposed to beat Castle either. Conservative pundits such as Karl Rove and Charles Krauthammer have been critical of Sarah Palin and Senator Jim DeMint for rejecting Castle and supporting an “unelectable candidate.” President Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid have totally ignored the will of the electorate. Not one major piece of legislation passed or considered by the Democrats is supported by 50% of the country. Christine, you should stick to your conservative principles but expand your appeal to new voters, especially independents and conservative Democrats. Delawareans are looking for jobs and an upturn in the economy. Focus on the positive message of limited government and fiscal conservatism that got you the nomination. Remind voters that the taxand-spend Democratic majority in Congress is rapidly bankrupting the nation and creating unimaginable debt for our children and grandchildren. You are in the fight of your life, but also have the opportunity of a lifetime. Good luck, and know that many of your fellow Delawareans, especially those of us in Sussex County, are behind you and wish you well.
In response to Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell’s comments that she considers homosexuality to be an “identity disorder,” Delaware Stonewall Democrats President Mitch Crane issued the following statement: “It is sad, disappointing and disheartening that the Republican Party has nominated a candidate for U.S. Senate whose views are so far out of touch with the mainstream. While Delaware and the nation have become steadily more progressive on issues affecting LGBT Americans, Christine O’Donnell wants to take our country back to the times when we had to hide our identities for fear of discrimination. Christine O’Donnell’s extreme opinions are way out of the mainstream, and while they might win her support among conservative media hosts, they won’t resonate with voters in Delaware.” “The Delaware Stonewall Democrats proudly endorsed Chris Coons for the United States Senate last spring and will re-double their efforts to help elect this well-qualified man who believes our Constitution stands for equal rights for all Americans.”
Fred Seth
Candidates define differences
Seaford
Democrats host Chris Coons
The 38th Democrat District Committee is pleased to host Chris Coons, Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate, Friday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in Ocean View, at John West Park. Coons is facing Christine O’Donnell, Republican nominee for the seat in the Nov. 2 election.
Huckabee endorses Urquhart
Governor Mike Huckabee proclaimed on his Huck PAC blog his endorsement of former Reagan appointee and businessman Glen Urquhart, the Republican candidate for Delaware’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Huck PAC and I are proud to support Glen Urquhart for Congress from Delaware. Glen shares our traditional conservative values like the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and the right to keep and bear arms. Glen has the right kind of experiences to make a positive difference in Congress. Glen served as chair of the National Capital Planning Commission first appointed by President Ronald Reagan and saw first hand the benefit of sound fiscal policy. Glen understands how to create jobs and spur on economic growth – and we need that kind of leadership now more than ever in Washington. Please join me in supporting Glen Urquhart for Congress from Delaware, let’s make sure we send him to Washington,” Gov. Huckabee stated.
O’Donnell chastised for remarks
In the first debate of the general election, Delaware candidates laid out stark differences in their policy positions and their approaches of how they would govern. In response to the issues raised in the debate, Katie Ellis, acting executive director for the Delaware Democratic Party, released the following statement: “Tonight’s debate provided a stark con-
trast between Delaware’s Democratic and Republican candidates. While the Democrats provided real, substantive solutions to the state and nation’s most pressing problems, the Republicans parroted the same tired talking points we have heard over and over again – returning to failed Bush-era economic policies and blocking all attempts to make progress. I believe Delaware voters got a very real taste tonight of the differences between our candidates and our parties: that Delaware Democrats are proactively working to move Delaware forward, and Delaware Republicans simply want more of the same.”
economy from the destructive policies advanced by Democrats.” “The Delaware Republican Party plans on doing what it does every election year working hard for our candidates. We have reached out to the NRSC, NRCC, and RNC to ensure that our candidates have as much support as possible. The winds of change are blowing hard in Delaware and together we can take our state and country back. I will honor my commitment to our party’s grassroots activists and continue to serve as Chairman of the Republican Party of Delaware.” For more information, visit www.delawaregop.com or call 302-668-1954.
Statement from Chairman Tom Ross
Carney congratulates Urquhart
Delaware State Republican Chairman Tom Ross has released the following statement from GOP Headquarters: “Delaware Republicans came out in large numbers to nominate candidates across the state to bring prosperity and accountability to Washington and Dover. After a hard fought primary it is time to come together and unite over our shared principles and determination to rescue our
John Carney, Democratic candidate for the Delaware congressional seat, released the following statement regarding Glen Urquhart’s victory in the Republican primary for U.S. House of Representatives. “I want to congratulate my opponent on his victory. I’m looking forward to a vigorous campaign and a spirited discussion of the issues and challenges facing our country.”
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Tomfoolery returns to our kitchen
When we had children at home, my husband and I were used to ynn arks a bit of tomfoolery at mealtime. There was the time that we convinced our son and daughter that I really did have eyes in the back of Using the pancake that my head. she was holding like a To prove our point, we had our son stand behind me and hold Frisbee, she flung it up whatever number of fingers he chose. Under the table, my toward him. husband tapped my knee the corresponding number of times. I can remember my son parting my hair, thing and poached eggs in particular are looking for that second set of eyes. near the bottom of the list. But between There was also the time that, nearing two pancakes, covered with syrup; I could the end of what must have been a gruelstomach it just this once. ing day, I told my son that if he wanted My daughter’s mother-in-law cooked to eat like a cow, he could go outside. He the sausage. After she was finished, I got up, went out the back door, got down got two skillets going in which to cook on all fours and started grazing. After our pancakes and my daughter had a pan of children grew up and had kitchens of their water, just simmering, where the eggs own, our mealtimes became sedate, boring would be poached. Everything was going even, with hardly a funny thing said by ei- along swimmingly. People were sitting at ther of us. But now, our daughter is back, the kitchen table and my daughter and I living with us temporarily until her huswere supplying eggs and pancakes as they band, recently graduated from law school, needed them. My husband, who could eat can find work. And while no one has gone breakfast foods three times a day, seven out in the backyard to graze, our dindays a week, was especially happy. He ners have taken on a livelier atmosphere. took his plate to the stove to scoop out Recently, our daughter’s in-laws visited from the pan of holding water a freshlyfor a couple of days. For breakfast one poached egg. morning, I fixed what I would fix every “Hey Dad,” his daughter called from morning if someone was here to eat them across the room. “Do you want a pan— pancakes (organic and whole wheat, of cake?” course). To make the start of the day extra He turned toward her to say yes. Usspecial, I also cooked up a pound of sauing the pancake that she was holding like sage — not organic but from an area farm, a Frisbee, she flung it toward him. He, to where the pigs roam their field all day and catch it in midair, swung his plate toward even have bowling balls to play with. At its trajectory. And the egg, slippery from every meal, indeed from the time I wake the water in which it had been sitting, slid up until the time I go to bed, I do everyfrom the plate and onto the floor. Splat! thing I can to limit our carbon footprint, Without a second’s hesitation, my husand that means buying locally-produced band picked up a nearby spatula, scraped food as much as possible. up the broken egg and deposited it on his “We know, Mom, we know,” my chilplate. Fortunately, with company coming, dren would say. “Move on with the story.” I had just cleaned. Anyway, my daughter, wanting to Our daughter was unapologetic; her share in the breakfast preparations, volfather should have been able to catch the unteered to poach everyone an egg (I’ll pancake that she threw to him and still sneak this in while no one’s looking — keep the egg on his plate, she said. Next there’s a small farm across the field from time, she warned him, he and his egg us whose chickens are generous enough to should be better prepared. supply our eggs.) Eggs aren’t my favorite And the tomfoolery continues.
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Wings & Wheels Festival 2010
All systems are “go!” for Wings & Wheels 2010, a Georgetown fall festival. This third annual event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Sussex County Airport in Georgetown and admission is free. The Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, the Delaware Aviation Museum and Lower Delaware Mustang Club, along with premier sponsors, Northrop Grumman, NRG Energy and Southern Delaware Tourism are hosting Sussex County’s only “fly in” of vintage planes and classic car show. Along with the “fly in” of WWII aircraft and the car show, the day will feature live entertainment from CAT Country and popular local bands, “Skinny Leg Pete” and “The Cruzers.” Kids’ games & inflatables, as well as many craft and food vendors will also be on hand. A new and very poignant element of this year’s event is a special WWII “Living History” program which showcases a panel of Sussex County WWII veterans. Local author and journalist, James Diehl has profiled many of
these heroic Americans in his 2009 awardwinning book, World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware, and has organized this special event for Wings & Wheels 2010. A program & exhibit on Fort Miles is planned and WWII re-enactors will set-up encampments again this year, with memorabilia on display to complement the many WWII vintage airplanes expected to fly in. Rides for purchase will be available on select planes by individual reservation, and are listed on www.wings-wheels.com. The Lower Delaware Mustang Club organizes the “Wheels” part of the festival with a car show that last year had over 250 registrations. The 2010 event is expected to bring in even more of the classic roadsters and award-winning models. Denny Orem, president of the club said, “If the weather cooperates, we could see upwards of 400 cars register this year.” For more information and directions to the festival, visit www.wings-wheels. com or call the Georgetown Chamber at 856-1544.
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It’s easy enough to point fingers, but it takes a community to be involved
Vote yes for the future of Laurel After discussing with some neighbors about whether or not we will support the Laurel Schools’ referendum this October 4, a typical concern came up that the past stewardship of the tax money by the Laurel Schools was reproachful. Of great concern has been the mismanagement of over $150,000 by William Hitch, Jr. We all asked: Who was watching our money? How did this slip through for so long? Who was paying attention? Luckily the district had an insurance policy in place that repaid the pilfered money, but just the same, there need to be checks and balances. It’s easy enough to point fingers, but it takes a community to be involved. We need to learn from this and move forward from here. We need to pass this referendum, build our new schools and athletic fields, and put Laurel, Delaware back on the map. We need to ensure our students’ successes well into the 21st Century with state-of-the-art schools that can sustain the standards and technologies coming at us each year. We need to say yes on October 4 for our community’s future. And then we need to be involved. The most important thing we need to do after we pass this referendum is to pay more attention to our tax dollars. We as citizens need to be more involved. We need to attend the meetings. We need to question the expenditures. We need to show that we are awake. And we need to do it right away. My neighbors and I have decided to vote yes on October 4 to support a better Laurel. And we have also pledged to be more involved. We will attend more meetings, join the committees, and pay more attention to how our money is spent. I ask you to join us. Vote yes. And get involved. Eileen Springfield Laurel
Support the improved referendum
A lot of changes have been made, for the better, since the defeat of the recent Laurel School Referendum. A $20 million reduction in the original cost lowers the tax rate considerably; four
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buildings have been consolidated into two meaning less per square footage cost and the state has upped their percentage toward the total cost from 74% to 76%, a 2% savings for local taxpayers. The state is selling bonds for 5% down from the 5.5% predicted earlier; by the time Delaware is ready to sell the bonds for Laurel the interest rate on the bonds could go lower which means a lower tax increase for our citizens. And the North Laurel site, previously to be vacant will now house a new elementary school. What consists of the sports complex has been clarified; it supports not only a new football field, but all the existing baseball, hockey and soccer fields located at other schools will be consolidated at one location along with ample parking. The ballot will now be divided into two parts; you will be voting the first half of your ballot for the school improvements and for the athletic complex in the second half of the ballot. The cost of the entire sports complex comes to about 4% of the total cost of the referendum; small change. These are changes asked by the opposition in the first election; good points, visited by the administration and approved. I hope those who voted for the referendum will return with a positive vote, and I hope those who opposed the vote will buy into the new, improved proposal and support our children in our community with the finest education they so deserve. I again appeal to those who have retired and moved into our fine community who may feel without children they have no obligation to vote for this referendum, that when you were in school retirees sup-
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As most citizens in the Laurel School District know, I and several others, were adamantly against the first referendum that was held earlier this year. We were also very vocal in our disapproval, primarily due to the cost to taxpayers, especially farmers and business owners. Some of us were criticized, insulted and even financially penalized for our views. Since the defeat of the first referendum, things have changed for the better. Even several strong supporters of the original plan have spoken up to say that they are now glad that it did not pass. The improved referendum plan that we will be voting on next week, is still going to be an enormous and costly investment for the taxpayers of this district. However, the direction and cost of the new schools has greatly improved. The school board and the state Department of Education listened to the public. • The new cost to the Laurel taxpayers has been reduced from $35,629,500 to $29,025,800 for all new schools and the athletic complex(es). This is a $6.6 million savings. • Just the 2% shift in funding by the state (from 74% to 76%) will save us $2.4 million. • The property where North Laurel Elementary School is now will not be “disposed” of, instead will be the site of the new elementary school complex, and it will be two stories. • The middle and high school will have several shared spaces and mechanics, saving over $11 million on the total cost of the project. • The 23 year tax increase is much more evenly distributed over the years than before. As always, I feel that it is the right and duty of all citizens and taxpayers to be informed before they vote on any issue. As far as myself, I feel that the new referendum is a much better plan. My school taxes will be increasing by almost $20,000 over the next 23 years, however, we will be saving almost $10,000 ($9,749) over the original plan. I urge everyone to look at the current plan for new schools in Laurel, calculate your future school taxes, and consider investing in the future of our town. Donna Reed
Laurel
History is repeating itself
A recent headline in a national paper prompted me to write. “The Tea Party’s latest darling, Delaware GOP Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell, aligned herself squarely with the Republican Party’s social conservative base Friday.” And now we have a Republican Senatorial candidate tied to an extremist’s group. There is an old saying, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Anyone remember 1964? The Republican party was badly divided between its conservative and moderate-liberal factions, the conservatives also resented the dominance of the GOP’s moderate wing. In July 1963, Rockefeller (B. Goldwater was the Republican candidate opponent) publicly declared war against what he called the “extremist groups” that threatened to subvert the GOP. The scene was set for the battle over the heart and soul of the Republican party. Rockefeller argued for a more mainstream and progressive Republican agenda and warned voters against Goldwater’s shoot-from-the-hip conservatism. The legacy of Goldwater’s “conservative revolution,” however, would be felt for decades to come. Sound familiar? Barry Goldwater, Sarah Palin, Christine O’Donnel. It’s unfortunate, the Conservatives have once again hijacked the Republican Party. Charles Meade
Georgetown
Follow-up on drowning
I read a police report about a 2 1/2 year-old little girl named Ava, who along with an older brother, got out of a motel room unnoticed. They had been left with the mother’s boyfriend, who fell asleep. According to security cameras in the area, they wandered around for over an hour. The wondering ended at a private swimming pool a good ways behind the motel. The brother knocked on doors saying “In the pool!” He tried to get help but it was too late; Ava had drowned. This happened at the end of June. I have read nothing about anyone being held responsible. Could someone explain why? This kind of tragedy happens much too often. Children need supervision. I hope some good investigating can result in someone receiving punishment to suit the crime. Ava deserved better. Josephine Backes
Seaford
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Final Word This week’s Final Word column is being preempted of its usual collection of commentary so that a number of timely items about upcoming events could be included.
Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9
In an effort to better educate communities throughout the U.S. about smoke alarm recommendations, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association is promoting “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!” as the theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, Oct. 3-9, which Delaware is supporting on a local level. NFPA has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 88 years. “Many homes in Delaware may not have any smoke alarms, not enough smoke alarms, alarms that are too old, or alarms that are not working,” says Danny Mitchell, president of the Sussex County Firefighters Association. “We want residents to understand that working smoke alarms are needed in every home, on every level (including the basement), outside each sleeping area and inside each bedroom. And, if a smoke alarm is 10 years old or older, it needs to be replaced.” According to Mike Lowe of the Delaware State Fire School, smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. NFPA statistics show that working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying
in a fire nearly in half. But they must be working properly to do so. The Delaware State Fire School offers the following tips for making sure smoke alarms are maintained and working properly: • Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button, and make sure everyone in your home knows their sound. • If an alarm “chirps,” warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away. • Replace all smoke alarms, including alarms that use 10-year batteries and hardwired alarms, when they’re 10 years old (or sooner) if they do not respond properly when tested. • Never remove or disable a smoke alarm. To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Delaware, contact the Delaware State Fire School at 302-739-4773. To learn more about “Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!,” visit www.firepreventionweek.org.
Records Center open house
Sussex County is opening up its attic for the public to see. The county government on Tuesday, Oct. 5, will host an open house and tour of its new Records Management Center, located at the former Sussex County Emergency Operations Center, 21303 Airport Rd., east of Georgetown. The open house and tour will be held from noon until 2
p.m., and the public is invited to join county leaders for the event. County officials have spent the past three years sorting engineering, zoning and financial records, among others, as well as preparing the necessary space to house those documents. The work has been part of a concerted modernization effort to clean up record keeping, one that will see records stored in a central location and not scattered among various departments.
Traveling exhibit about POWs
An exhibit which explores the experiences of Midwest prisoners of war (POWs) captured in Hitler’s Third Reich, and the human context in which their experiences took place is currently set to tour Delaware this fall. The exhibit, “Behind Barbed Wire,” is housed in a converted school bus and was created by TRACES, a St. Paulbased non-profit educational organization. The BUS-eum will be in Georgetown from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 4, at the Marvel Carriage Museum at 510 S. Bedford St. For more information, contact Rosalie Walls at 855-9660 or marvelmuseum@juno.com.
Coast Day fun for the children
Coast Day provides a hands-on view of the ocean and coastal environment and is sure to capture the imagination of people of all ages. But if there’s one group that’s
sure to enjoy this special day, it’s children. Sponsored by the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE) and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, Coast Day is a free event that celebrates Delaware’s coastal resources and UD’s marine research. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 3, rain or shine, at UD’s Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vital Stats
Federal Debt as of September 29, 2010 at 9:05 a.m. $13,475,068,898,088 Population of United States 309,201,877 Each citizen’s share of debt $43,580 The average citizen’s share of debt decreased $9 the past seven days. The debt decreased by almost $1 billion and the population increased by 41,600. Source: brillig.com/debt_clo
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