February 22, 2007

By Pat Murphy

The 1965 Laurel High SchoolYearbook has pictures of ConstanceSelesson Elzy and Richard A. Giles,the first blacks to graduate from LaurelHigh School. Andrea Martina Turnerwas also to be in that class but chose to

go back and finish her schooling atWm. C. Jason High School inGeorgetown. How did they make outin their schools, and how do they feelabout their experiences today, some 42years later?

Richard Giles lived in West Laurel,only about 1/2 mile from Laurel High.

He had two choices that first year ofintegration 1963 — to go some 15miles away to William C. Jason H.S. inGeorgetown, or to be among the firstblacks at Laurel High School. At thattime, schools, movies, restaurants, justabout everything was segregated. “I

By Lynn R. Parks

Three men are vying for two seatson the Bethel Town Council.Incumbents Jeff Hastings and KevinPhillips and challenger Richard Koughare squaring off in Saturday’s election,

set for 1 p.m. in the community build-ing.

Growth is an issue in all SussexCounty towns and Bethel is no excep-tion. Hastings, who is running for hiseighth three-year term, and Phillips,who has been on the council for 17

years, both would like to see the townannex adjoining land, so that it hascontrol over the type of communitiesthat are built there.

“Growth is inevitable,” Hastingssaid. “If the land is in town, we would

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CHURCH RENO-VATION - 120-yearold church is beingrestored to its originalcondition. Page 2

CHAMBEROFFICERS - Laurelchamber swears innew officers as well asnew members. Page 5

SAVING LAWRENCE - Area historical socie-ty hopes to rescue a dilapidated 19th-century man-sion. Page 10.

CUTTING DOWN THE NETS - The Laurelvarsity girls’ basketball team celebrated winningthe Henlopen South by cutting down the nets intheir final regular season home game. Game storypage 39, conference championship page 46

CONFERENCE CHAMPS - Delmar’s DarrenCollins and Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas eachplaced first in their weight class in the HenlopenConference tournament last weekend. See storieson pages 39 and 44.

1,000-POINT SCORERS - Three Laurel High1,000 point scorers returned to their alma materlast week as part of Black History Month. Pages39, 43

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Richard Giles, center, was one of the first two black students to graduate from Laurel High School. With him are hisfriend Ester Daniels, her grandson, Dwayne Daniels, and his grandson, Tavon Daniels. Photo by Pat Murphy

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Joseph Messick Sr. remembers suppersat Bethesda Methodist Church, whenparishioners served oyster fritters, chickenand dumplings, mashed potatoes, sweetpotatoes, turnips and greens to more than1,000 people.

Messick also remembers summertimeice cream festivals at the church. “Wewould make 45 to 50 gallons of ice cream,all hand-cranked, then put in flavors,chocolate, cherry and pineapple or what-ever else we wanted, and pack in the cansin ice and salt,” he said. The festivalswould also include home-made cakes, pro-vided by the women of the church.

Messick grew up in the church, as didhis mother, Reba Pusey Messick. He re-calls the days that 60 people attended Sun-day-morning services, parking their carsnear the hitching posts to which earliergenerations had hitched carriage-pullingmules and horses.

Bethesda Methodist Church has nothosted a church service since 1972, whenmembership dwindled to about a dozen.

“There were so few members that wecouldn’t afford a minister except everythird Sunday,” Messick said. The membersdecided that, rather than meet just onceevery three weeks, they would allow theconference to close the church.

Today, more than three decades after itclosed, Bethesda is being renovated. Nowa part of Trap Pond State Park, the churchis being restored to its original appear-ance.

“The church is a very important part oflocal history,” said John McMillon, parksuperintendent. “Restoring it will enhancethe cultural value of the area.”

McMillan said that the church will beused for interpretive park programs, ex-plaining the cultural history of the area. Itwill also be available for rent for wed-dings and other occasions.

Greg Abbott, deputy director ofDelaware State Parks, said that he hopesthat the renovation project is completed bythe end of this year. Cost of renovation,which will include a new roof and instal-lation of air conditioning, will be about$100,000, he said, $30,000 of which has

Joseph Messick Sr. sits next to the cornerstone on the old Bethesda MethodistChurch. The date on the cornerstone reads 1879, but the 9 is backwards. Restora-tion of the church will leave the cornerstone as it is. Photo by Pat Murphy

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already been obtained through the state’sstewardship fund. He expects to get moremoney through the fund next year.

The history of the church dates to 1816,when Methodists started meeting in the homeof Philip West. The congregation built achurch near Thompson’s Creek at PepperBox in 1823.

In 1826, the congregation was incorporat-ed. George Vinson, who owned the land onwhich the church sat, gave the property to thechurch on Feb. 2, 1826.

The current church, 29 feet by 38 feet,was built on that property in 1879 and re-modeled in 1897. The church is distinctivebecause the 9 in the date on its original cor-nerstone is backwards.

The church became part of the WhitesvilleCharge, with Line UMC near Delmar andBethany UMC at Lowe’s Crossroads.

After the church was closed, Messick andhis father, Harlan Messick, both of whomwere trustees, kept the building and groundsin good shape. Harlan died in 1993 and in2000, the Peninsula Conference of theMethodist Church agreed to allow JosephMessick to sell the church for $30,000 to thestate park. “I thought that, as one of the lasttrustees, I had a right to sell the building,”Messick said. “At first, the conference didn’tagree with that. But then I pointed out that, ifit hadn’t been for my father and me, therewould not have been any church left there atall.”

Messick used part of the money to teardown the community building, built in the1930s and “in very bad shape,” he said. Inaddition, he set aside $10,000 as an endow-ment, to provide for upkeep of Bethesda.

McMillon said that the church building is“overall in good shape.” The state hired astructural engineer to go over the buildingand recommend how best to stabilize it. Thesills on which the church sits are being re-placed and plans are to paint the exterior. Inaddition, the molding on the outside of thebuilding will be restored, what McMilloncalled “delicate work.”

Evelyn Collins, 82, Laurel, attended thechurch in the 1940s and 1950s. “I would betickled to see it restored,” she said. But, sheadded, she is concerned about vandalism.

“How will they protect it?” she asked.“They had to board up all the windows, be-cause people kept breaking them out.”

Even so, she is excited by the prospect ofgetting to visit the church when its renova-tion is complete. “It is a beautiful church in-side,” she said.

Messick, whose great-great grandmotherTheodosia Pusey attended BethesdaMethodist Church, now attends the LaurelWesleyan Church. But he said that his ances-tors, including his parents, both of whom aredeceased, would be thrilled to know that theirchurch is being renovated.

“They didn’t want anything to happen totheir church,” he said. “Something that wasbuilt in 1879, now that’s worth saving. It isof great historical value, and it is also ofgreat personal value. I have a lot of goodmemories from that place.”

For your information: The state has set up an endowment fund to

which money for the restoration and mainte-nance of Bethesda Methodist Church can besent. Checks can be mailed to the DelawareCommunity Foundation, PO Box 1636,Wilmington, DE 19899. For information, callGreg Abbott, (302) 739-9203.


did not want to get up that early and go toGeorgetown. I walked to school every day.My mom, Doris, sent me off with her bestblessing,” he said.

Giles is remembered by his classmatesas a very quiet young man, easy to getalong with and quite an athlete. Sitting inhis wheel chair 44 years after graduation,he seemed to brighten up as he talkedabout the people he considered friends atschool. They included Josh Marvil,Chuckie Lewis, Horace Pepper and BruceHarrington, who Giles described as “theclosest thing to a friend you can have.”Giles also can recall all the members ofthe basketball team and many of his foot-ball teammates, who he said, treated himjust as a teammate. Giles said his favoritecoach and teacher was Fred Gainer. Gileswas a guard on the football team and wason the starting basketball team as well.“Gilsey,” as he was called, was describedas the “glue” that held the basketball teamtogether. That team went 17-2 andavenged one of their two losses late in theseason with a 73-59 pasting of Smyrna.

This is no fairy tale, however. AlthoughRichard has mostly positive things to sayof his high school days, they were notwithout a few problems. “Children oftoday do not realize, I was very nervous,”he said. “I did not know how I was goingto be accepted.” It is here that some of hisclassmates shone, particularly BruceHarrington.

Harrington livesin Laurel today andsees little of Giles.“He was a goodboy,” he said. “Ithought the world ofhim, still do.”Harrington and sev-eral friends couldoften be seen ridingaround Laurel togeth-er during their schoolyears and Giles wasone of them.

“He was in atough situation, beingthe first black stu-dent,” Harrington added. Nobody — well,maybe some did not treat him right, butI’m not aware of it. We could not ask foranybody any nicer.”

Of the many things that happened inschools across the nation, Giles can recallonly three small incidents in Laurel that

were quickly taken care of. In Englishclass one day, someone used the phrase,“niggardly self.” While “niggardly,” whichmeans stingy or selfish, has no relation tothe derogatory word sometimes used torefer to an African-American, Giles saidthat it caused some awkwardness in theclass. You could have heard a pin drop forseveral minutes, he said.

Another time, some students blockedthe hall, an incidentwhich was soonended.

The third incidentaffected Giles morethan did the othertwo. When the timecame to march intothe gymnasium withhis graduating class,the person withwhom he was sup-posed to walk in withrefused to walk withhim. “More than any-thing else, I stillremember that

today,” he said.Even so, Giles said his school experi-

ences overall were great. “I was not thegreatest pupil but I never caused any prob-lems,” he said.

“Oh, by the way, I got my associatedegree from Delaware Tech in 1996,”

added an obviously proud Giles, whosehealth problems now occupy most of histime.

After graduation, Giles tried unsuccess-fully to enter the Air Force twice, only tobe turned down when the physical showedthat he had diabetes. In 1966, though, hewas drafted into the Army and not a wordabout his high sugar was mentioned. Hebecame a preventive medicine specialistand was in the service until 1968.

After his discharge, he worked at theDuPont Co., National Cash Register andseveral other jobs before his diabetes gotmuch worse.

In July 2006, he made his mind up,after talking with Harrington, that for thefirst time he was going to a class reunion.It was a few days later that he ended up inthe hospital, where doctors had to ampu-tate his left leg. He is also currently ondialysis but his spirits are still bright and

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he says, “I was glad for what I did.” Hisadvice for all of us today is to “just try toget along a little better.”

‘I felt like I belonged’Andrea Martina Turner still resides in

Laurel. She has worked as an admissionsassistant at Temple University inPhiladelphia, as secretary to the Mayorand Council of Laurel and as an adminis-trative assistant at the DuPont Company.Presently, she is a surgical technologist atPeninsula Regional Medical Center,Salisbury. She is also second assistant pas-tor and founder of the KARDIA Women’sMinistry at the Rehoboth Temple ofPraise, Laurel, a job she is most proud of.

“Church is the most important area ofmy life,” she said.

Like Giles, Turner also did not enjoythe 18-mile early morning bus rides toJason High School. In addition, she want-ed to have the chance to “have somethingbetter, new books and new band uni-forms,” she said. Laurel High School “wastotally different.”

Turner said that she did not have anyacademic problems. In addition, “I wasn’tnervous,” she added. “I felt I belongedthere in the town where I lived.”

Her favorite teacher was her geometryteacher, Oliver Shields. “I can’t say that Iloved geometry, but I loved his teachingefforts,” she said.

Mason Donohoe was another teacherwho inspired Turner. Her friends at schoolincluded Vicky Weatherly, Betsy Horton,Sue Disharoon, Libby Marine, BelvaCummings, Lee Sheridan, Ann Windsorand Connie Cummings.

Turner said she felt there were a fewwho did not want her at Laurel High andshe has talked to her children and grand-children about her experiences there. Oneof her first disappointments was not beingallowed to sit in a local sub shop whereshe bought things regularly.

Turner feels that things have changeddrastically since the early 1960s.” Theyoung generation just cannot comprehendwhat it was like,” she said.

Turner left Laurel High School to goback to Jason High School, from whichshe graduated in 1965. She was in all theschool activities there, including nineyears of band.

Turner remembers with pride the facul-

ty at Paul Lawrence Dunbar School, theelementary school for African-Americansin Laurel, and the community raisingmoney for new uniforms after many yearsof “hand-me-downs.”

“Everywhere I went was for my destinyand Laurel was part of the journey,” shesaid.

Her friend Libby Cook remembersthose “tough days at the school.” Sheadded, “I felt a deep compassion for eachof them and what trouble we had usuallycame from the parents, not the students.”

‘Weep and you weep alone’Also in the graduating class was

Constance Selesson Elzy Black, who nowresides in Colorado Springs, Colo. She hastwo grown children. Last-minute attemptsto reach her were not successful. The otherstudent who started out as a sophomore in1963 was Eben Ennis. He is retired fromthe military and now lives in England.

In Martina Turner’s high school year-book her motto was, “Smile and the worldsmiles with you. Weep and you weepalone.”

This group of “trailblazers” did notweep, they made things better for all of us.They made a difference right where theywere.

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By Rebecca JonesMembers of the Laurel Chamber of

Commerce braved inclement weather toattend the annual installation banquet Feb.13 at the Laurel American Legion Post 19.

Past president Bev Arciuolo thankedthe members for their assistance duringher tenure. New president, Al Turchan,then spoke about his wishes for the cham-ber for this year.

Turchan said that he sees many chal-lenges ahead for members of the chamber,and stated that he would like to see acohesive board of directors who will havea positive outlook and a “can-do” attitude.

He acknowledged that, while there maybe obstacles to overcome with the newformat, he hopes that Laurel will have a

successful Fourth of July celebration. Forthe first time, festival events will be heldat Laurel High School.

Turchan also said that he hopes that thechamber continues to sponsor the Businessto Business Expo. He installed severalnew members: Connie Lewis, JohnBennett, Julie Short, Lori Short, DonD’Aquila and the Rev. Timothy Jones.

Mayor John Shwed expressing excite-ment about development on the horizon inLaurel. He said that Laurel needs to workto renew the area, and think of ways toattract new businesses. “We are trying todo everything we can to be a business-friendly environment,” he said, andthanked Arciuolo for helping to makeLaurel “the best small town we can be.”

Back, from left: the Rev. Timothy Jones, Lori Short, Connie Young, Nancy Massey,Ellen Hudson, Woody Vickers and John Bennett. Seated: Carol Scarfi, Julie Short, AlTurchan, Karin D’Armi-Hunt and Tammy Sisk. Standing in the middle is Bev Arciuolo.

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Funding in the amount of $450,000from the U.S. Department of Energy willgo to research of nanomagnetism and$449,223 will go to solar cell research.

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By Tony E. Windsor

The state’s effort to protect “environ-mentally sensitive land” throughoutDelaware has gained a less than enthusias-tic reception from some property ownersin Sussex County. Among those expressingconcerns are members of the SussexCounty Council, the body which, accord-ing to the state, will be the enforcer ofrules established to preserve identifiedlands in the county.

Recently, John Hughes, Secretary of theDelaware Department of Natural Re-sources and Environmental Control(DNREC), made a presentation before thecounty council. He explained howDelaware’s State Resource Area mappingsystem was developed and how it will benecessary for the county to work out aplan for enforcing the protection of thoseareas identified as needing special protec-tion under the law.

He said this is a matter of land preser-vation action mandated by state law.

The concept behind the State ResourceArea Maps is to protect and preserve thoselands such as wetlands, and places thatprovide natural habitat for endangered andprotected species of animals.

Hughes said thatthere are about77,382 acres ofState Resource Areasin Sussex Countythat are currently un-der some form ofprotection. There areanother 38,130 acresof State ResourceAreas, or 6 percentof the overall countyacreage, that willneed to be affordedadditional protec-tion.

Hughes said in1990 the state passedthe Land ProtectionAct, which estab-lished a specialOpen Space Council.The council was de-veloped to help identify and coordinate thepurchase of open space land which thestate acquired rights to as a means to pre-serve the open spaces.

Thus far, according to Lynn Williams,chairwoman of the Delaware Open SpaceCouncil, the state has spent about $250

million of state, conservation organizationsand federal funds. In all, about 44,000acres of land have been preserved inDelaware.

“There are two purposes for the stateresource area maps which were producedin 1990 and are now being reproduced,”Williams said at a public hearing in May2006. “For the Open Space Council theydefine the areas in which we can acquirethe property or rights to property. Second-ly, in the Land Protection Act it states thatsuch maps shall be provided to the coun-ties and that they must incorporate them intheir comprehensive plans as a zoningoverlay, but it’s up to them as to whatrules and regulations they require of thatzoning overlay on individual parcels.”

This is the message that Hughes carriedto the council last week as he attempted tohelp clear up what he terms “misunder-standings and panicky reactions” amongproperty owners in Sussex County. He saidit will be up to Delaware’s three countygovernments to establish the guidelines forthe preservation of the lands identified asState Resource Areas by DNREC. This initself is a hard pill for some of the mem-bers of the Sussex County Council toswallow.

Councilman LynnRogers told Hughesthat the county hasbeen holding publichearings to allow in-put regarding thecounty’s Compre-hensive Land UsePlan and the issue ofState Resource Areamapping has been amajor topic amonghis constituents.“This is a largefarming communityand there is a fearthat this is an attackon individual proper-ty rights and equity,”he said. “I do not be-lieve any of theproperty owners areagainst protecting

the land; but after years of farming theland could be their last cash crop. Landowners want to know that they will beable to sell their property and be able to dowhat they can do now and not be restrict-ed. The fear is there and I know it wasloud and clear in Greenwood.”

Hughes told Rogers that the county hasalways worked to protect the lands in Sus-sex. “You have done a good job of preser-vation and you are the best group to de-cide how to protect these lands,” he said.“It is better than the state, and worst of all,the federal government coming in here totell people what to do. It has not alwaysbeen the case in Sussex County that landhas been protected, but I feel you areevolving in that direction.”

He went on to say that the issue of thecounty council adding the additional layerof protection to those lands identified bythe state in the State Resource Area mapsis a matter of law and his office will “exer-cise our responsibility” when it comes torecommending that the council take neces-sary actions to enforce the land preserva-tion efforts set forth in the 1990 Land Pro-tection Act.

Councilman Finley Jones said he isaware that DNREC received in excess of500 phone calls when it mailed out 7,000letters making property owners aware thattheir land was part of the State ResourceArea maps.

“If you had not sent out the letters weprobably wouldn’t need to have meetingsabout Land Use, but we do have our con-cerns,” he said.

He went on to say that the state hasshifted the responsibility for enforcementof the State Resource Area maps to thecounty.

“I feel if the state is giving us the re-sponsibility to get all of this put together,we should have the privilege to allow

property owners the ability opt out of theresource map,” he said. “I have concernsthat DNREC has developed this resolution,and I may trust you, but the next guy thatcomes along behind you may sit behind adesk and say, ‘Today is the day we are go-ing to take the resource mapping to anoth-er level.’”

Hughes told Jones that the idea of opt-ing out may be an “uncomplicated one,”but the resource mapping does not recog-nize a state-level opt out. “I do not like theidea of an opt out by property owners andI do not want to be in it,” Hughes said. “Inmy clear opinion this would not allowpreservation of lands that need to be pre-served. This is a case of special protection,not exclusion of land development. A sim-ple opt out will most likely not be a part ofthe state’s approval process regarding thecounty’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Ido not believe a simple opt out will be ac-ceptable.”

Council president Dale Dukes askedHughes if he is aware of any talk in thestate legislature about resurrecting a billthat was introduced in last year’s GeneralAssembly which would provide an oppor-tunity for land owners to opt out of theState Resource Area maps.

Dukes refers to Senate Bill 397, intro-duced by state Sen. Robert Venables andco-sponsored b, among others, state Sen.Thurman Adams and state representativesBen Ewing and Biff Lee. The bill providedthat property owners who are proposed forinclusion in State resource area mapswould be notified and given an opportuni-


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ty to opt out. The intent of the bill, ac-cording to Venables, would be to assist theOpen Space Council in designating re-source areas.

Venables also introduced a concurrentSenate resolution calling for the establish-ment of a Land Protection Oversight Com-mittee to make a recommendation to theGeneral Assembly on the state resourcearea maps.

The resolutionstated that DNREC’sResource Area mapscreate “significantand long term im-pacts on citizenswho live and workin the areas desig-nated on these maps,but most specificallysmall and largelandowners.” Theresolution went onto say:

“The DelawareGeneral Assemblyunderstands and fun-damentally believesin the protection ofall our natural re-sources from degra-dation, but alsowishes to protectjobs, general pros-perity, landownerrights, infrastructureinvestments, as well as tax revenues criti-cal to the citizens of this state. TheDelaware Department of Natural Re-sources has received many requests fromaffected private landowners that their land

not be included on state resource areamaps‚ intended to designate land for per-manent protection.”

The Delaware Land Protection Over-sight Committee concept called for havingthe committee devise methods for inform-ing property owners of their inclusion instate resource area maps and developmethods for property owners to opt out ofstate resource area maps. In addition, the

committee would beauthorized to reviewthe state resourcearea maps in a man-ner consistent withmeeting the overallgoals of theDelaware Land Pro-tection Act whilealso satisfying othervalid concerns ofprivate propertyowners in the affect-ed areas.

Both of Venables’legislative docu-ments passed theHouse and Senate,but were vetoed byGov. Ruth Ann Min-ner. Venables saidthe legislation wasintroduced so late inthe session that Min-ner was able to vetohis efforts to give

land owners an opportunity to opt out ofthe State Resource Area maps and leaveno time to hold legislative session for apossible override of her veto.

Venables said he is not sure about

whether the legislation will come back thisyear, but stresses that in order to avoidMinner’s veto being the last word on thelegislation, it will be necessary to act earli-er in the legislative session.

Hughes said he has heard rumblings inthe General Assembly about the opt outlegislation being brought back up this ses-sion; however, he is not in support of theefforts.

“I opposed this bill last year and I ex-pect it will come back again this year, butI do not encourage it,” he said.

Councilman Finley Jones told Hughesthat perhaps some of those people whoown the thousands of acres being proposedfor the State Resource Area mapping em-brace the mapping plan wholeheartedly.Hughes responded to Jones saying, “Yes,and I know who they are and I could fitthem all in a phone booth. The reasonthere have not been great crowds in sup-port of the State Resource Area mapping isthat they do not yet understand how thissystem works. Those of us who are here(Delaware) for the long haul will makemore money off our lands by preserving itas a component of our area’s landscapethan we will by allowing every squareinch of the land in the growth zones to bebuilt on. Does it create this financialgrowth this year? No. It takes awhile justto allow us to figure this out.”

Hughes said the idea behind the StateResource Maps is not to prohibit develop-ment, but to simply provide for environ-mentally sensitive development that pro-tects the natural, cultural and geologicalresources in those areas.

He told the Sussex County Councilmembers that they have 18 months from

the time that the state approves the coun-ty’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan to es-tablish the regulations which will governthe added special protection to those landsidentified in the State Resource Areamaps.

“The only reason the county govern-ments have not been enforcing the speciallayer of additional land protection is be-cause up until now they have not been re-quested to,” he said. “Now you are beingrequested.”

Hughes said he and his staff as well asa consultant firm will be available to thecounty as resources to help develop theland protection guidelines.

“I am here to help you with this, butyou need to ask for our help,” he said.

Dukes said in a recent interview thatthough he cannot speak for all the othercouncil members, it is his opinion that theSussex County Council has no intention ofadopting any enforcement powers regard-ing the State Resource Area mapping with-out a clear opportunity for land owners toappeal their inclusion in the mapping andbe provided with an avenue for opting outof the Resource Area maps.

“I have heard no clear answer fromDNREC about any appeals process forthose land owners who object to havingtheir property included in the State Re-source Area maps,” he said. “It is as if thestate has simply pulled this out of a hatand has no idea how to properly enact it.But, as far as I feel about how the majorityof this council views this, it is ‘read ourlips,’ we will not enforce the State Re-source Area maps without opportunity fora proper appeals process and the ability forland owners to opt out.”

‘It is as if the state has simply

pulled this out of a hat and has

no idea how to properly enact it.

But, as far as I feel about how the

majority of this council views

this, it is ‘read our lips,’ we will

not enforce the State Resource

Area maps without opportunity

for a proper appeals process and

the ability for land owners to

opt out.’

Dale DukesPresident, Sussex County Council

By Lynn R. Parks

Representatives of the SeafordHistorical Society met last weekwith local and state governmentofficials, in an effort to find away to save Lawrence. The dilap-idated 19th-century house, one ofonly two examples of Greek re-vival architecture in the state andon the National Register of His-toric Places, is part of a 5-acreparcel that is for sale. Askingprice is $995,000.

Its owners, Gary and Joy Hill,have requested that the propertybe annexed into the city and thatit be zoned for light commercialdevelopment. The property isslowly being surrounded by de-velopment: the Herring Run Pro-fessional Park is going in to thenorth and Lawrence Crossing, a355-unit condo and townhouse, isplanned for 56 acres around theproperty.

Last week, the Seaford CityCouncil voted to accept a reportrecom-mendingthat annexa-tion of thedilapidated19th-centu-ry houseand the 5acres onwhich it sitsbe allowedto moveforward.

At itsFeb. 27 meeting, the city councilwill set a date for a public hear-ing on the annexation. Followingthat public hearing, the city willput the annexation to public vote.

Jerry Chapman, president ofthe Seaford Historical Society,told society members recentlythat Lawrence, which is vacant,is suffering water damage. “Plas-ter on the ceiling is falling off be-cause there are leaks in the roof,”he said.

In addition, the exterior paintis “in very bad condition,” Chap-man said.

“And, we have no official in-spection regarding the structureand its soundness,” he added. “Itneeds to be examined.”

Chapman is also checkingwith a home moving company tosee if it is feasible to move thestructure to the Ross Plantation.

William Allen, a native ofSeaford and the architectural his-torian for the Office of the Archi-tect of the Capitol, a post he hasheld for 24 years, was guestspeaker at last week’s historicalsociety meeting, held at theMethodist Manor House. He tolda packed room of about 120 peo-ple that Lawrence is “the finestbuilding ever built in Seaford.”

Allen said that as a childgrowing up in Seaford, he lovedLawrence. “It is one of the prin-cipal buildings that I rememberadmiring every time my parents

drove by,” he said. “I didn’tknow why I thought it was hand-some; I just knew that it was. Ilooked at it and it agreed withme.”

Allen said that he was sad todrive by Lawrence recently andsee the shape that it is in. De-spite, that, he added, he believesthat most of the house is original.

“It is like a dear old friend thathas been mortally abused,” hesaid. “I hope that the communitycan come together to reverse thissad situation.”

Lawrence was built in 1845 byCharles Wright, who was a shipcaptain and farmer. Wright, aslave owner and southern sympa-thizer, was active in politics andattended the Democratic NationalConvention in 1852 in Baltimore.

Allen said that he believes thatthe concept for Lawrence camefrom a book, “The ModernBuilders Guide,” written by Mi-nard Lafever in 1833. Accordingto a 1969 reprint of the book,

Lafever’sguide “wasresponsiblefor the rapiddissemina-tion ofGreek Re-vival archi-tecture inthe UnitedStates.” Theforwardadds: “Lo-cal carpen-

ters as far south as Kentucky andas far west as Wisconsin used thebook as a ‘builder’s guide’ toconstruct Grecian temple-typehouses and public buildings.”

“Somebody in that neighbor-hood had a copy of that book,”Allen said. In fact, he said, he be-lieves that the house shown onthe book’s title page was themodel for Lawrence.

“I don’t believe that Lawrencewas designed by an architect,”Allen said. “I believed it was de-signed by Wright and his carpen-ter. Seaford, after all, was a goodcarpenter center. It was a ship-building center, and when youhave ship building, you havegood carpenters. I believe thatthat carpenter, working closelywith his client, designedLawrence, and that they used theplate in that book as their guide.”

Allen said that he is not alonein believing Lawrence to be thebest building in Seaford. Thehouse appears in several booksabout architecture and history ofDelaware, including a 1926 bookcalled simply “Delaware” andcompiled by the state Departmentof Agriculture’s Bureau of Mar-kets. In that book, Lawrence ispictured as one of the five finesthouses in the state. A picture ofthe house shows the estate’s orig-inal boxwood garden, which atone time was in front of thehouse.

“Lawrence is a very signifi-cant building,” Allen said. “It issignificant architecturally. It issignificant because of its associa-tion with Charles Wright, whowas an important member ofsouthern Delaware economic andsocial history. It is significant be-cause it is the ancestral home ofWright Robinson, the greatSeaford historian. It is essentialto the community and it is essen-tial to the state that we save it.”

Allen said that the best use of

Lawrence would be as a resi-dence. But restoring it for officespace, for example, or for arestaurant, what Allen called“adaptive reuse,” would be inkeeping with the house. TheThomas England House, the onlyother example of Greek revivalarchitecture in Delaware, is arestaurant.

“That kind of thing happensall the time,” he said. “I don’t seewhy it wouldn’t work here.”

“This building is ours,” Allenadded. “It belongs to the commu-nity. And it belongs to a little boyin a car, with his nose pressedagainst the window, begging hisfather to slow down as they driveby.”


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19th century mansion must be saved, historian says

William Allen, a native of Seafordand the architectural historian forthe Office of the Architect of theCapitol, addresses the SeafordHistorical Society Monday. Photoby Lynn Parks. On right isLawrence, the 19th-century homethat Allen so loved as a boy. Pho-to by Pat Murphy

‘Lawrence is significant becauseit is the ancestral home of WrightRobinson, the great Seaford his-torian. It is essential to the com-munity and it is essential to the

state that we save it.’

William AllenArchitectural historian for the U.S.

Capitol

have control over the style ofhousing, and would be able tomake sure that it is in keepingwith what we have now. If theland remains in the county, wewouldn’t have that.”

Hastings would like to see theexisting Bethel be declared a his-toric district, to preserve its char-acter.

“I want Bethel to stay the wayit is, but it won’t,” said Phillips.“There is to much available landaround Bethel. By taking chargeand annexing the land in, youhave a say in how that land isdeveloped.”

Kough said that he is “not 100percent against” annexation ofproperty into Bethel. But, headded, any growth in town has tobe done slowly.

“Some of these towns aroundhere are doubling their popula-tions in a couple years,” he said.“That would be bad for Bethel.”

Bethel does not have centralwater or wastewater service. Forthat reason alone, the town has todo a lot of planning beforeannexation, Kough said. “Wehave to look five years down the

road at our needs as far as policeand infrastructure,” he added.

Like the men he is runningagainst, Kough feels that changein the town is inevitable. “Rightnow, I can go outside, any timeof night or day, and lie down inthe middle of the street,” he said.“You can’t do that in many othertowns. But there is a lot of out-side pressure coming in and thistown’s going to change.”

Kough also believes thatchange has to come to the waythe town council does business.Residents have been upset recent-ly about actions by the councilthat many believe are contrary tothe state’s sunshine laws intendedto guarantee open government.

“I don’t think anyone hasintended to be underhanded,”Kough said. “But people have tofeel that they know as much asthey need to know.”

Phillips agrees. “We’ve got tobe more open with people, andmore forthcoming with all theinformation,” he said. “We areworking on that.”

Hastings, 54, graduated fromLaurel High School in 1971. Heis owner of Jeff’s Greenhouses, a

florist and nursery on the edge oftown.

His is the third Hastings gen-eration to live in Bethel. “Myheart and soul is in Bethel,” hesaid.

Hastings, who has served ascouncil president since the mid1990s, points to several accom-plishments during his time on thetown council. “We got all thestreets repaved with fundsthrough the state,” he said. Theproject, finished about eight yearsago, “didn’t cost the taxpayers ofBethel anything,” he added.

The town has also recentlyrenovated the town park and thetown wharf, he said. A project torenovate the town’s communityhall, in which the town councilmeets, is under way. “This towncouncil has really done a lot forthe town,” Hastings said.

Hastings and his wife, Kim,have a daughter, Gabrielle, 7. Hisother daughter, Amy Hastings,26, lives near Annapolis.

Phillips, 51, has lived inBethel for 20 years. A 1973 grad-uate of Laurel High School, he isa cabinet maker and has workedat Custom Cabinet Shop in

Greenwood for 21 years. He isalso president of the BethelHistorical Society and lives in a200-year-old home that herestored.

Phillips said that he wants toremain on the council to fulfill anobligation he feels to the town’scitizens. “I made a promise and apledge to the people that I wouldwork with the people, for thepeople,” he said. “Bethel is avery small town with some bigcity problems and I have theexperience to help see itthrough.”

Kough, 48, has lived in Bethelfor six years. His wife, Pat, is ateacher is the Seaford SchoolDistrict and he has four adultstepchildren. He is an electronicstechnician for Perdue Farms,Georgetown.

Kough graduated fromSeaford High School in 1976 andwent to Delaware Technical andCommunity College, where heearned an associate degree inpolice science. In 1983, he joinedthe Navy and in 1989, after beingdischarged, he returned to DelTech, where he earned an associ-ate degree in electronic technolo-

gy.He spent 11 years in the Naval

Reserves and another six years inthe Delaware National Guard. Heretired after 21 years in thearmed forces.

Kough said that he wants toserve on the town council as aservice to the community. “I feelit is my responsibility to payback,” he said.

He acknowledges that “there’snot a lot going on with towncouncil that we have to worryabout.” Even so, he would like tosee the town get its finances inbetter shape

“The town’s business is runthe way I run my checkbook: Youmake some money and you spendsome money,” he said. “We needto get a little more organized.”

He would also like to see thetown form a committee to reviewits ordinances and to organizethem so that they are easy toaccess. “Now, we just have a col-lection of papers, with no struc-ture to them, no headings or pagenumbers,” he said. “People needto understand what ordinanceswe have.”


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All three candidates see growth around Bethel as inevitableContinued from page 1

By Lynn R. Parks

At a community meetingMonday night, Charlotte Givens,one of three members of Bethel’selection board, announced thatvoting in the upcoming electionwould be limited to people whohave lived in town for at least ayear. But on Tuesday, she saidthat she had been mistaken.

Givens said that she had beentold to use voting guidelinesspelled out in the town’s oldcharter. She could not say whohad told her to do that.

Those old guidelines restrictvoting to people who have livedin town a year and who paytown taxes.

On Tuesday, Givens said thatshe had talked with the town’sattorney, Robert Witsel, who toldher that the town election has tobe run according to the mostrecent charter. Voting guidelinesin that charter say that all citizens18 and older can vote, regardlessof how long they have lived inthe town. Voters also need nothave paid town property taxes.

Givens, who was just named

to the election board last week,expressed some frustrationTuesday. “The town should havehad all its ducks in a row beforethis,” she said.

Jeff Hastings is president ofthe town council and a candidatefor one of the three seats that willbe decided in Saturday’s election.On Tuesday, he said that hethought all along that the townhad to abide by the more recentcharter. “But other people at themeetings seemed to feel the otherway,” he added. “That’s what weneeded, a clarification from ourattorney.”

Bethel resident Kathy Layfieldsaid Tuesday that she was“absolutely outraged” at Givens’announcement Monday night.

“It was so bizarre, it defiedcommon sense,” she added.

The Bethel election will beSaturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in thetown’s community center.According to the town charter, allcitizens of town who are 18 orolder will be eligible to vote.

Controversy over who will be allowed to voteMonday’s announcement that voting will be restricted is overturned Tuesday

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Every day, 300 young chil-dren with burn injuries are takento emergency rooms. Theyhaven’t even been near a flame.The children are victims ofscalds.

Scald burns (caused by hotliquids, steam or foods) are themost common burn injury amongchildren age 4 and younger. In2003, U.S. hospitals treated anestimated 16,000 children under5 for scalds, according to theConsumer Product Safety Com-mission. And, mortality ratesfrom scalds are highest for chil-dren under age 4.

While the injuries and thenumbers are distressing, evenmore disturbing is the fact thatmany of these burns could havebeen prevented.

How Scalds Happen95% of scalds occur in resi-

dences. Scald burns are typicallyrelated to ordinary activities –bathing, cooking and eating –and often happen to children be-cause of a lapse in adult supervi-sion or a lack of protectivemeasures. Youngsters may notunderstand or even be aware ofpotential dangers of hot liquids(especially water) and foods;they simply trust adults to keepthem safe.

In addition, young childrenhave thinner skin that burnsmore quickly than adults. Peopleof all ages can be burned in 30seconds by a flowing liquid thatis 130° F; at 140° F, it takes onlyfive seconds; at 160° degrees, itonly takes one second. For chil-

dren under 5, these temperaturescan cause a burn in half the time.

Preventing scalds in the bathAccording to the National

Safe Kids Campaign, mostscalds occur while bathing. Con-tinuous supervision of youngchildren is the most importantfactor in preventing tap-waterscald injuries, but there are addi-tional simple preventive meas-ures that can be taken:

Lower the temperature set-tings on water heaters to 120° For less

Install anti-scald devices onwater faucets and showerheads.

When bathing a child, fill thebathtub with cold water first.Mix in warmer water carefullyand place the child away fromthe faucet. The bath water tem-perature should be about 100° F.

Test the water temperature bymoving hands rapidly throughthe water. If the water feels hotto an adult, it is too hot for achild.

Preventing scalds in thekitchen

Test heated food and liquidsbefore serving children.

Keep young children awayfrom cooking and sink areaswhen in use.

Keep hot foods and liquidsaway from edges of counters andtables. Toddlers can pull ontablecloths and appliance cords,spilling hot items on themselves.

Avoid using area rugs in thekitchen. Area rugs can con-tribute to falls and, secondarily,scalds.

“Your safety is in your hands.” That’s the message that Delaware Of-

fice of Highway Safety (OHS) officialsare sending to the public as they launchthe 2007 “Stop Aggressive Driving”campaign, a high visibility enforcementand awareness initiative aimed at reduc-ing aggressive driving-related trafficdeaths.

A new element of this year’s cam-paign involves the recent placement of12 roadway signs in locations statewidethat encourage motorists to call 911 toreport aggressive and impaired drivers.

“We want to empower our citizenswho are often frustrated by the aggres-sive driving they see around them, tobelieve they can be part of the solutionand help make our roadways safer bycalling 911 to report the dangerous driv-ers threatening their safety,” said An-drea Summers, community relations of-ficer for the Office of Highway Safety.

Aggressive drivers are those whospeed, tailgate, weave in and out of traf-fic, run red lights and stop signs andpull into traffic without giving othersadequate room or time to maneuver.When motorists see examples of thesedangerous behaviors, they are beingasked to call 911 when it’s safe to do so(or have a passenger call for them), and

provide dispatchers with a descriptionof the vehicle, a license plate numberwhen possible and the vehicle’s direc-tion of travel.

Alerts will then be sent to officers inthe surrounding area to be on the look-out for the aggressive driver, make con-tact with him/her and cite that personfor the offenses they observe.

Radio messages and fliers with thisnew information have also been devel-oped and will be used to remind thepublic that they have a way to report ag-gressive drivers.

The signs, located in all three coun-ties, are also movable. If officials see ahigh volume of calls on a particularroadway, or if crash data shows an in-crease in vehicle collisions in anotherarea, the signs can be relocated.

Sustained, high visibility enforce-ment will again be part of this year’s“Stop Aggressive Driving” campaign.Delaware State Police in all three coun-ties, along with New Castle County,New Castle City, Newark, Newport andWilmington Police agencies will be con-ducting aggressive driving patrols overthe next two months.

Delaware State Police and New Cas-tle County Police will again be utilizinga two-officer team enforcement ap-proach as part of their efforts, which in-volves the use of both marked and un-marked/unconventional vehicles to spotviolations.

Police are being asked to focus onthe top “fatal four” aggressive drivingviolations in the State of Delaware.These factors are the top four primarycontributing factors in the state’s ag-gressive-driving fatal crashes. They arespeeding, red light violations, followingtoo closely and failure to yield the rightof way.

In 2006 officers issued over 6,500 ci-tations for aggressive driving behaviors.

OHS officials believe last year’s highvisibility enforcement effort is largelyresponsible for a nearly 10 percentagepoint decrease in aggressive driving fa-tal crashes.

In 2005, 61% of all traffic fatalitieswere related to acts of aggressive driv-ing, and in 2006 that percentagedropped to 52%.

“It’s still unacceptable to us thatmore than half of fatal crashes in ourstate are caused by aggressive drivingactions,” said Jana Simpler, AggressiveDriving program manager for the Officeof Highway Safety.

“We want the public to understandthat these wrecks aren’t accidents, theyare preventable collisions.

“We’re enlisting the public’s help byasking them to report aggressive drivers,but we’ll also have a strong enforcementpresence on the roads to stop the viola-tors we see.”

Individuals who are stopped underDelaware’s aggressive driving law canbe charged both with aggressive drivingand charged for each individual trafficoffense.

Penalties include fines between $100- $300 for a first offense, possible jailtime, and mandatory attendance at an 8-hour behavior modification course.

Subsequent convictions will result inthe loss of driving privileges for onemonth.

For more information, visitwww.state.de.us/highway.

OHS office launches aggressive driving campaign

How to protect kids from burns

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Ironic, isn’t it, that two of themost significant news items aboutglobal warming have been releasedduring one of the most significantperiods of winter weather we havehad in years. With the icy windhowling around us and with pic-tures on all of our televisionscreens of record snowfalls not toofar to the north, it has been hard totake seriously the warnings of afew scientists that the earth’s tem-peratures are expected to rise by afew degrees over the next 100 years.

Indeed, letters to the editor in severalnewspapers have expressed just suchskepticism. “Where’s the heat?” asked oneletter writer. “I’d ask Al Gore, but I heardhe was stuck in last week’s ice storm.”

(Former Vice President Gore, ofcourse, is the author of “An InconvenientTruth,” a book about climate change, andis the star of a movie of the same nameand on the same topic.)

Well, saying that climate change isn’thappening and presenting as evidence thecold temperatures in your neighborhood islike saying there’s no violence in theworld and presenting as evidence the quieton your suburban street. We have to lookbeyond our communities at the global pic-ture, and scientists who have done thattold us last week that climate change ishappening, and that it is happening be-cause of pollution we are putting into theatmosphere.

First came the report from the UnitedNation’s International Panel on ClimateChange. More than 1,200 writers com-piled research done by more than 2,500scientists from 130 countries to come upwith “Climate Change 2007: The PhysicalScience Basis,” which says unequivocallythat “global atmospheric concentrations ofcarbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxidehave increasedmarkedly as a resultof human activitiessince 1750.” And,there is a “very highconfidence that theglobally averagednet effect of humanactivities…has beenone of warming.”

Proof of thatwarming, the reportsays, is in increasesin global average airand ocean tempera-tures, widespreadmelting of snow andice, and rising globalaverage sea level.

“It is extremelyunlikely that global climate change of thepast fifty years can be explained withoutexternal forcing, and very likely that it isnot due to known natural causes alone,”the report says.

In other words, climate change is hap-pening, and we are causing it.

The second confirmation of climatechange came in a statement issued Sundayby the American Association for the Ad-vancement of Science. “The scientific evi-dence is clear,” the statement says. “Glob-al climate change caused by human activi-

ties is occurring now, and it is a growingthreat to society. The pace of change andthe evidence of harm have increasedmarkedly over the last five years. Thetime to control greenhouse gas emissionsis now.”

The American Association for the Ad-vancement of Science calls for politicalaction to limit greenhouse gases. “Weneed an aggressive research, developmentand deployment effort to transform the ex-isting and future energy systems of theworld away from technologies that emitgreenhouse gases,” its statement says.“Developing clean energy technologieswill provide economic opportunities andensure future energy supplies.”

The United Nations group does not in-clude recommendations in its report. An-other report, “Mitigation of ClimateChange,” is due out in May.

Climate change does not simply mean afew hotter days in the summer and somenice warm days in the winter. It meansdisruptions of agricultural cycles. It meansthat animals and plants that have adaptedover millennia to certain conditions willall of a sudden face different conditionsthat they might not be able to handle.

It means more and stronger storms,heavier rains. And of particular signifi-cance for those of us who live near the

coast, it means in-creased sea levelsand, when those in-creasingly strongstorms hit, moreocean water to rushto land and causedamage.

It is time — pasttime, really — thatwe take this serious-ly and start work tohalt the damage weare causing. Citiesthroughout the coun-try are encouragingpublic transportationand embracing poli-cies for green build-ing standards.

There’s no reason that the small towns inSussex County, indeed, the county itself,can’t start taking into consideration cli-mate change in their planning.

In the words of the scientists from theAmerican Association for the Advance-ment of Science, “It is time to muster thepolitical will for concerted action.Stronger leadership at all levels” (that’smy emphasis) “is needed.

“The time is now. We must rise to thechallenge. We owe this to future genera-tions.”

No matter the weather,climate change is happening

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DIVISION CHAMPS - Members of the Laurel varsity girls basketball team clap as oth-er team members cut down the net following last week’s win over Indian River in the finalregular season home game. The Bulldogs won the Henlopen South title with a win overWoodbridge earlier in the week. Photo by Mike McClure

1950s cheerleaders at Paul Laurence Dunbar School, Laurel, were, back, from left: De-lores Fisher, teacher, Gwendolyn Cooper Twine, Bertha Gaines, Juanita Whitney Johnsonand Ann Smith. Front - Nellie Kellam, Diane Carr, Constance Green Johnson and BettyGriffin Cannon. Photo courtesy of Juanita Johnson

TOP RACERS - Laurel Pack 90’s annual Pinewood Derby was held Feb. 3, at Cente-nary United Methodist Church in Laurel. The pack had a record number in attendance.Above are the winners from Tiger Den (from left): Zane Zellhart, first place; NicholasWilder, second place; and Trey Messick, third place.

Below are the winners from the Wolf Den: Joe McGarvey, first place; Logan Foy, sec-ond place; and Andrew Risper, third place.

Native American story teller Raggatha Calentine recently spoke at Dunbar School inLaurel. Her program was sponsored by the Laurel Civic Club as part of Reading is Funda-mental month. Above, she is shown with students Alexa Griffith and Dalton Perdue.

BRRR! BUT IT’S FOR A GOOD CAUSE - Laurel American Legion Auxiliary, Post 19,member Vicki Higgins, seen emerging from the water, was one of many people who par-ticipated in the Polar Bear Plunge held in Lewes recently to benefit Special Olympics. Theauxiliary was one of her several sponsors. Glimpse of the past

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Town Council and School Board Elec-tions are scheduled throughout westernSussex County. Following is a summary ofthe offices and the candidates:

BethelThe town of Bethel will hold its elec-

tion Saturday, Feb. 24, 1 to 4 p.m. in thetown museum. Three seats on the five-seattown council are up for election. Incum-bents Jeff Hastings and Kevin Phillips arerunning, as is challenger Richard Kough.Deadline to file to run has passed.

BladesBlades will hold council elections on

Monday, March 5, from 12-7 p.m. atHardin Hall in Blades. Three seats areopen for reelection, Mayor David Ruff andcouncil members Russell T. Joseph andStarr Kulikauski. As of Feb. 20, Russell T.Joseph and Star M. Kulikauski have filedfor reelection. Earl E. Chaffinch has filedto run for one of the open seats. The toptwo candidates will receive a council seat.

The deadline for voter registration wasWednesday.

BridgevilleBridgeville will hold town council elec-

tions on Saturday, March 3, from 12-7p.m. at Bridgeville Town Hall. Three seatsare up for reelection.

Two commissioners will serve a two-year term while one commissioner willserve a one-year term. Two-year terms upfor reelection are currently held by JosephConaway and William Jefferson.

As of Monday, Feb. 20, Conaway andJefferson have filed for reelection.Michael Harrigan has also filed for one ofthe two-year seats.

The one-year term is held by PatriciaCorrell. As of Feb. 20, Correll is runningagainst Kevin Fallon.

Voter registration ended on Wednesday.

LaurelLaurel will not hold town council elec-

tions. Four seats were up for reelection -John Shwed, mayor; Phillip Calio, fourthward at large; Randy Lee, first ward; andTerry Wright, fourth ward. However, nochallengers filed for election.

SeafordThe city of Seaford will hold a munici-

pal election on Monday, March 5, from 7a.m.- 8 p.m. at City Hall. One seat thatholds a three-year term is open for reelec-tion.

The seat is currently held by LeannePhillips-Lowe, who is seeking reelection.As of Feb. 20, Ruth Matthews is also run-ning for the seat. Voter registration has

ended for the City of Seaford.

School BoardsLocal school boards have one to two

seats open for a four to five year term be-ginning July 1, 2007. Deadline to file isFriday, March 2, at 4:30 p.m. Electionswill be held on Tuesday, May 8.

SeafordThe seat of Regina James is open for a

five-year term. As of Feb. 20, no one hasfiled.

LaurelThe seat of William Otwell is open for

a five-year term. As of Feb. 20, no onehas filed.

DelmarThe four-year seat of Joanne Gum and

five-year seat of Herb Wright are open for

reelection. As of Feb. 20, Joanne Gumand Beverly Holmes have filed for thefour-year seat and William Fleetwood hasfiled for the five-year seat.

WoodbridgeThe five-year seat of Deborah L. Stogn-

er is open for reelection. As of Feb. 20,James Carter, Sr., Paul M. Breeding andDeborah Stogner have filed.

2007 city and school elections at a glance

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I frequently get calls from parents whoare concerned about dehydration. Peoplehave heard the term but it is not alwaysclear as to what it really means

The meaning is relatively simple. De-hydration occurs when the amount of fluidthat a person is losing is more than theamount of fluid that person takes in. It canoccur at any age. However, we see it moreoften in infants and the elderly population.

In infants dehydration occurs for one oftwo reasons. One of those is related to theinfant losing fluids. This is true when aninfant has vomiting and/or diarrhea. It alsocan occur when an infant does not take inenough fluids. When a child starts losingfluid, the body conserves fluid. It does thisby decreasing urine output. The result isthat they lose less urine. Therefore, theyneed a little less fluid. Unfortunately, thereis a limit to how much of a urine decreasethey can have.

The decrease in urine output is the easi-est thing for parents to measure. That iswhy we often ask about wet diapers in thechild who is having vomiting or diarrhea.The number of wet diapers is important.The frequency of wet diapers is important.

There are three categories of dehydra-

tion. The first is mild dehydration. Thereare very few symptoms that we can see inthis form. Most of the time, the body willheal itself from this without a lot of efforton our part.

The second is called moderate dehydra-tion. This one is associated with moresymptoms. The lips usually get dry. Thetongue may or may not look dry. The urineoutput decreases. The amount of tearswhen crying decreases. The eyes do notappear to be as prominent as normal. Thetreatment for this is to give the child oralfluids. The fluids need to be taken in a

greater amount than the child is losingthem.

For children with vomiting, this oftenmeans giving 1 tsp every five minutes.That small amount is frequently too smallfor the stomach to realize. Therefore, theydo not vomit it back up. This allows thechild to take in 2 ounces an hour. That isequal to about 32 ounces per day for the16 hours that the child is awake.

The third category is called severe de-hydration. These children have dry lipsand tongues. They are usually not produc-ing much, if any, urine. They have notears. Their eyes are sunken. They are notalert and tend to just lie around. Thesechildren usually will need intravenous flu-ids to improve.

The best way to tell how dehydrated achild becomes is by using weights. Chil-dren will always lose weight when theylose water and become dehydrated. Theywill lose 3% - 5% of their body weightwith mild dehydration. They will lose 5%- 8% of their body weight with moderatedehydration. They will lose more than 8%with severe dehydration.

That is why it is so important to haveyour child weighed every time they see adoctor. If they get sick soon after that, wewill know what weight they started at.

Food is not related to dehydration at all.Therefore, a child who does not eat forseveral days will not become dehydrated.Many children who are ill with things likeear infections will develop nausea. For thatreason, they do not want to eat becausethey are concerned about vomiting. It isnot unusual to see a child refuse to eat forseveral days during an acute illness. Aslong as he/she continues taking fluids dur-ing that time, they will not become dehy-drated.

The most common cause of vomitingand diarrhea is an intestinal infection.These are common in young children. Themost common cause of decreased fluid in-take in infants is infection. Children withstrep throat will stop drinking because ithurts to swallow. Children with other in-fections feel too ill to bother taking muchfluid. Children with pneumonia breathefast and lose water vapor from the rapidbreathing. That is made worse becausethey do not drink due to their illness.

Dehydration is less common than peo-ple think. However, it can be a serious ill-ness. Paying attention to weights and wetdiapers can be very helpful.

Dr. Anthony Policastro is medical di-rector at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.

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Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-3575 • Fax 302-629-0561

ORTHOPAEDICS

Let People Know You’re Available For Them -- Call 302-629-9788

URGENT CARE H. PAUL AGUILLON, MD

Sussex Medical Center GENERAL & FAMILY PRACTICE

INTERNAL MEDICINE • WALK-INS X-Ray and Lab on Premises

Minor Emergencies • Lacerations Office Gynecology - Pap Smears

Executive, Sports & Insurance Physicals Orthopedics • Minor Surgery Cardiology • Stress Testing

Se habla español 401 Concord Road, Blades, DE 19973

629-6664

PEDIATRICS RAINBOW PEDIATRICS

Dr. Pankaj Sanwal & Dr. Vibha Sanwal

All major medical insurances, including Medicaid, welcome.

Eve., Weekend Apts. Available. Call: 21141 Sterling Ave.

Unit 1 Georgetown, DE

856-6967 Fax 855-0744

16391 Savannah Rd. Lewes, DE 856-6967

Fax 645-6457

PHARMACY

BI-STATE PHARMACY Edward M. Asare, Pharmacist

5 East State St., Delmar, DE 19940 302-846-9101

Hrs: 9 am-7 pm Mon.-Fri.; 9-3 Sat.

DELIVERY SERVICE OUR SPECIALTY

Call us anytime. We’ll be happy to deliver

your low-priced prescriptions and drug

needs at no extra charge.

Southern Delaware Sports Care & Rehab

Providing EXCELLENT OUTCOMES with a PERSONAL TOUCH

Manual Therapy & Exercise Programs • Fibromyalgia & Arthritis

• Auto and Work Injuries • Spinal Injury • Orthopedic Sports Injuries

Park Professional Center, Suite 203 1320 Middleford Rd. 302-629-5700

PHYSICAL THERAPY

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY

Welcomes DR. ABHA GUPTA NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Adolescent Gynecology High Risk Pregnancy

Laproscopy Surgery • Hysterscopy 1301 Middle ford Rd., Seaford, DE

302-629-5409 • Fax 302-629-8072

Women’s Medical Center, PA

HOME CARE

Compassionate, Medicare-certified care in the comfort of your home

• Skilled nursing services • Physical & occupational therapy • Medical social worker services • Home health aide services

302-629-4914 800-990-3909 toll free

302-629-6542 fax

“The best care, by the best people, in the best place

… HOME”

ORTHOPAEDICS Richard J. Sternberg, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Adult Reconstruction, Arthritis,

Fractures & Injuries, Bone & Joint Disease, Occupational Orthopaedics

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

SUSSEX ORTHOPAEDIC & REHABILITATION CENTER

1200 Norman Eskridge Highway Seaford, DE 19973 302 629-7900

Tribute paid to our hospitalized Veterans

Rape Crisis Volunteers/Interns needed Training begins Feb 23 rd , 2007

For more info contact Tina: 302-422-1154

Members of American Legion Post 6 and Unit 6 host an evening of Bingo and re-freshments for patients at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Elsmere (left toright): Keith Willley, Joe Tune, Patrick Sheriff, Lillian Tune, Bob McBride (seated),Ruth McBride, Sharon Sheriff, Pearl Willey, and Orin Willey.

Health BulletinsOrder Daffodils today

The American Cancer Society’s West-ern Sussex Unit is sponsoring its annualDaffodil Days through February 22. Thedaffodil is the flower of hope and by sup-porting the American Cancer Society yougive hope to those touched by cancer. Themoney raised through Daffodil Days fundsprograms and research grants that make anincredible difference in many lives. Daf-fodils are offered for a donation of $10 abunch of 10 cut flowers or $10 for a sin-gle pot of bulbs.

For the second year, the American Can-cer Society is offering a “Bear and aBunch,” which is an adorable Boyd’s Bearplus one bunch (10 stems) of cut daffodilsfor $25 (limited number available). Daf-fodils will be delivered and/or availablefor pickup at Cedar Avenue Medical Asso-ciates, 1 Cedar Ave., Seaford, betweenTuesday, March 13, and Friday, March

16. Call Mary Catherine Hopkins at 875-7308 or the American Cancer Society at 1-800-937-9696 for more information.

Learn home care skills Home care aides, or those aspiring to

be so, can gain the knowledge and skillsnecessary to care for clients in their homesthrough courses being offered at DelawareTech, Owens Campus.

This new 15-session program covers avariety of topics, including basic humanneeds, communications, normal growthand development, cultural diversity, theaging process, and working with sick peo-ple.

Nutrition, special diets, mobility, safety,and home management issues will also bediscussed.

Completion of the course, which in-cludes 20 hours of clinical experiencethrough a local home health agency, canhelp people interested in healthcare obtainan entry-level position in the field.

For complete information on coursedates, times, fees, or to register, call Cor-porate and Community Programs at


Sleep Through Your Pain Management Procedures

PAIN MANAGEMENT & REHABILITATION 742 S. Governor’s Ave., Dover, DE 19904 302-734-7246

8957 Middleford Road Near Nanticoke Hosp.

Seaford, DE 19973 302-628-9100

413 E. Main Street Ashley Plaza

Middletown, DE 19709 302-376-7655

34446 King Street Row Unit 2 Old Towne Office Park

Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-9066

Worker’s Comp. Injuries Auto Accidents

Chronic Neck & Back Pain Medications

X-Ray Guided Injections EMG Testing

Massage Therapy

Accepting New Patients Accepting New Patients

Ganesh Balu, Ganesh Balu, M.D. M.D. Alfredo Alfredo

Romero, M.D. Romero, M.D. Mano Antony, Mano Antony, M.D. M.D.

Adult CPR ClassIn partnership with the

American Heart Association,Delmarva Christian HighSchool will host an Adult CPRclass on March 15, on theschool campus. The one-nightclass will run from 6-9 p.m.Those successfully completingthe class will receive a two-yearCPR certification. Cost is $20.Registration must be made byFeb. 23. To register or to re-ceive further information, e-mail Denise Parsons, a certifiedAmerican Heart Association in-structor, at [email protected].

Caring Volunteers NeededCompassionate Care Hospice

is looking for volunteersthroughout all of Sussex Countyto provide support for patientsand families in their time ofneed. A new training class willbe forming and meeting March5 and March 6 at the MiltonPublic Library, the basic re-quirements are a generous heartand lots of compassion. Numer-ous volunteer positions areavailable: visiting with hospicepatients, providing telephone re-assurance to caregivers, "Songsfor the Soul" music therapy, of-fice assistance and many other

areas requiring your own indi-vidual talents. To register call430-8825.

Holistic approachMassage therapists, physical

therapists, acupuncturists, aswell as doctors and nurses, canlearn the holistic art of zero bal-ancing through new workshopsbeing offered at Delaware Tech-nical & Community College.

The Owens Campus inGeorgetown will offer the 50-hour program - composed oftwo 25-hour segments taughtover four days - beginning inearly March.

Zero balancing is a gentle,noninvasive, hands-on therapyreceived clothed while lyingface up on a massage table. Anadvanced studies program for li-censed or certified healthcareprofessionals, the course willteach participants the skills ofbalancing body energy withbody structure and the uniquetouch that allows them to har-monize that relationship.

It will be taught by OlaiveJones, MA, a certified zero bal-ancer and faculty member of theZero Balancing Health Associa-tion. For more information, callCorporate and Community Pro-grams at 854-6966.

Health Bulletins

Limit liquid candyby John HollisDirector, Community RelationsNemours Health and PreventionServices

Did you know youwould have to ride a bicy-cle for an hour to burn thecalories in a 20-ounce bot-tle of cola?

That’s because soda con-tains a lot of sugar - somuch that some people callit “liquid candy.”

Twenty years ago, accordingto the Center for Science in thePublic Interest, teenagers dranktwice as much milk as soda.

Now they drink twice as muchsoda as milk. Since the 1970s,soda consumption has tripledamong teenage boys and doubledamong 6- to 11-year-olds.

Why? Soda is available every-where kids hang out, includingmany schools. Crafty advertiserswho sell directly to youth linksoda with appealing traits like en-ergy and winning.

And serving sizes are scaledso that the biggest serving offersthe best value.

Well, maybe the best value foryour money but not for your - oryour child’s - health.

From a health perspective,soda contains nothing of nutri-tional value and when caffeinated

can cause sleep problems, irri-tability, and stomach upset.

In addition, the phosphoricacid that causes carbonation insoft drinks hinders the absorptionof calcium, which may havebearing on bone density. Liquidcandy also causes tooth decay.

Take a break from soda: Try todrink “almost none” - two sodasper week is plenty.

Limit soda to parties or specialoccasions only, not every day.

Make sure soda is not a regu-lar substitute for milk, water orjuice.

Make water more appealing -serve it with a splash of fruitjuice for color and flavor.

Don’t buy soda - if it’s notthere, it will be easier for kids tomake healthy choices.

Talk up the value of calcium-rich low fat milk. If kids wantstrong bodies, they need calcium.

Take a break fromsoda: Try to drink“almost none” -two sodas perweek is plenty.

GROWING UP HEALTHY

Reach 9,000 businesses each month in Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware

and Wicomico County, Maryland. Morning Star Publications Inc., publishers of the

Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers, also publishes the Morning Star Business Report and the

(Salisbury) Business Journal.If you are a Star newspaper advertiser, you can place

your ad in these publications at a discounted rate.Call today for details, 302-629-9788, or email

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understand that they must imple-

ment a drug/alcohol testing policy

to protect themselves, their compa-

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ers. Page 12

EDUCATION

Salisbury University President

Janet Dudley-Eshbach is featured in

the most recent edition of American

Executive magazine, a national

publication for business leaders.

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HEALTH NEWS

PillCam capsule endoscopy, a

procedure to diagnose and evaluate

patients with gastrointestinal disor-

ders is now available at Peninsula

Regional Medical Center.Page 24

By Gianni DeVincent Hayes, Ph.D

The holidays have come and gone,

and now returning all those unwanted,

wrong-size, or duplicate gifts is a chore

in itself, not counting the long queues to

the refund department.

A gift that we should have thought of

giving to others is one of self: blood-the

pulsing, beating, coursing lifeline for all

of us.Donating blood is something that not

only helps others but rescues us as well

because we never know when we or

loved ones might need it.

Giving is such a simple, easy, and vi-

tal process that it makes one wonder

why more people aren’t doing it.

And, part of the reward is not only

giving to others but the snack at the end

of the job. You can even watch TV

while bequeathing a part of yourself for

others to survive.

“January was National Blood Donor

Month,” says account executive

Suzanne Murray of the Blood Bank of

Delmarva located in Salisbury, with

other sites in Dover, Wilmington and

Newark and 28 mobile locations across

the shore.

Founded in 1954 locally the Blood

Bank has served a lot of people, and the

Salisbury office keeps pace with any

growing city, with its 35 employees.

“The equipment here is top-notch, if

not better than those in larger cities, and

our office always gets high marks.

We’ve even purchased more blood mo-

biles,” says Murray who is responsible

for recruiting and lining up drives,

among other tasks.

She says Peninsula Regional Med-

ical Center is the second largest user of

the blood bank; Christiana is first of the

18 hospitals and 13 dialysis units they

serve through their 24/7, elaborate and

immediate delivery system all over the

shore. Most hospitals have eliminated their

private blood banks, so they rely greatly

on the Blood Bank of Delmarva, which

contributes to more than 20,000 patients

every year. To fill this need, the non-

profit organization depends on 75,000

blood donations by individuals and over

2,400 businesses and groups across the

shore to sign-up donors through their

programs to serve 1.2 million people

around the Peninsula.

“Most people don’t donate because

of their fear of needles,” says Murray

who explains that it’s not really painful

and any sting is short-lived for long-

term benefits.

“The process is simple: Potential

donors call us at 410-749-4161, and we

do a private and initial phone screening

to determine if they are eligible to give,

or they can just walk in and be inter-

viewed in our private booths where they

are asked over 50 questions, as de-

signed by the FDA, that cover their

physical, social and travel back-

grounds,” she adds.

“Then they’re taken to the donor

room where they relax in comfortable

chairs while television plays as they

give a pint of blood. After, they’re giv-

en snacks. The actual donation is about

10 minutes long; the other 50 minutes is

taken up by the interview, a mini-physi-

cal, and post-donation refreshments.

That’s all there is to it, and yet it means

so much to others whose lives depend

on it.”The old fret over the purity of blood

has pretty much dissipated since screen-

ing techniques have become so sophisti-

cated and advanced. Each blood dona-

tion is processed into three components:

red blood cells which have a 35-day re-

frigerated shelf-life; platelets, which last

5-7 days; and plasma, which can be

stored indefinitely.

“There are requirements for donat-

Blood Bank relies on 75,000 donors

annually to provide adequate supply

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A blood donor finishes his donation and gets ready to move to the Canteen for

servings of cookies, hand-made candy, pizza, snacks and more. Every blood

donation has the power to save a life.

SPOTLIGHTWith Valentine’s Day right

around the corner, candy, flower,

and now fruit companies prepare

for another busy time of year, just

ask Edible Arrangements’ manager

Jeanette Wood. Page 6

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“In a small community, peo-ple take very seriously theirduty to take care of their friendsand their family, much morethan you ever see in the biggesthospitals,” Tom Brown, Nanti-coke Health Services.Page 26

NANTICOKE HOSPITAL

The Jack F. Owens Campusof Delaware Technical & Com-munity College is located inGeorgetown; the 147-acre siteserves as Sussex County’s cen-ter for higher education.Page 34

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Focus on western Sussex Greenwood • Bridgeville • Seaford • Blades • Bethel • Laurel • DelmarCaptain John Smith 400th anniversary re-enactment

By Paula Gunson

In 1608, Captain John Smith with acrew of about 15 men explored theChesapeake Bay for more than threemonths in a vessel known as a “shal-lop.” This year celebrates the 400thanniversary of that journey.The John Smith shallop will visitthe Nanticoke River Marine Park inBlades on May 30 for a commemora-tion of Smith’s first contact with Na-tive Americans in what is nowDelaware. The shallop will be on dis-play in the marina basin near the Nan-ticoke River Yacht Club. In addition to educational displays,curators and re-enactors from SultanaProjects, Inc. – the group fromChestertown, Md., that built the shal-lop replica and is retracing the 1608voyage of the Chesapeake Bay — willbe on hand from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. toanswer questions. Shallop Captain Ian Bystrom recent-ly visited the marina in Blades to accli-mate himself with the location prior tostarting his historic re-enactment jour-ney in May. He met with Captain Dick Wolfe,the chair of the Blades/Seaford Land-ing Committee.

Anyone who would like to help planthis historic event or who is involvedin a school, club or organization thatwould be interested in an informativepresentation, should contact CaptainWolfe at (302) 628-8520 or by email [email protected]. Or visit www.johnsmith400.org.

Work is taking place at the Maryland Science Center on the John Smith shallop replica.


St. John’s Preschool Will begin its registration for the 2007-2008 School Year

beginning Tuesday, March 6, at 8:30 a.m.

Located at Pine & Poplar St., Seaford Call 629-2289 for further information. State-Licensed Preschool

All Kids Are Precious In His Sight!

St. John’s Preschool offers preschool classes for Children ages 2-5 years of age

Education

SING ALONG - Tom Besche, local singer and businessman, performs for the kinder-garten students at Paul Lawrence Dunbar School, Laurel, on Feb. 14. The children andtheir teachers enjoyed his singing and had a chance to sing along.

Johnston named to dean’s list Kyle T. Johnston, Seaford, was named

to the dean’s list for the fall 2006 semesterat Virginia Tech. To qualify for the dean’slist, students must attempt at least 12 cred-it hours graded on the A-F option and earna 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)during the semester.

Johnston is a sophomore majoring inhorticulture in the College of Agricultureand Life Sciences.

Lecates is on dean’s listNatallie LeCates, a 2005 graduate from

Seaford Senior High School, is a sopho-more at Penn State University - BerksCampus, where she made the dean’s listfor the fall 2006 semester. She achieved a3.57 GPA with a full work load of 20credits. LeCates is majoring in elemen-tary education. She is also a member ofthe Lion Ambassadors, an OrientationLeader, a Freshman Peer Mentor, andworks in the Penn State Berks Housingand Food Services Office.

Course teaches baby massageParents and caregivers can promote

loving bonds with their babies through anew course being offered at the OwensCampus of Delaware Technical & Com-munity College. Infant Massage is a five-session course that will teach participantshow to encourage muscle and nerve devel-opment, regulate eating and sleeping pat-

terns, and reduce colic in infants throughthe use of hands-on massage strokes.

The course will be taught by JenniferR. Rodgers, a certified infant massage in-structor and parent educator who has com-pleted intensive training and practicumwork specifically designed by the Interna-tional Association of Infant Massage. A2001 graduate of the Baltimore School ofMassage, she is also a self-employed mas-sage therapist and owner of AtlanticBodywork Center in Bethany Beach.

This new course is available for parentsand/or caregivers and babies from birth tojust before crawling age.

For details, call 854-6966.

Education briefs

ALL-STATE SINGERS - FreshmanSierra Spicer (above) and junior TyrellWhitney (below) of Laurel Senior HighSchool recently performed in the DelawareAll-State Mixed Choir recital in Dover.Spicer and Whitney were successful in themandatory audition and were invited to par-ticipate in the mixed choir. They are thehigh school chorus students of PenneyDenney.

PERFECT CLASS - Sussex Technical High School’s senior health professions techni-cal area class had a 100-percent passing rate for the state certified nursing assistant(CNA) exam. Members of the class are, seated left side, Monica Palmer (Georgetown) andright side, Karlissa Wise (Laurel). Front, from left - Ashley Tull (Greenwood), Stacey Youse(Millsboro), Anne Tingle (Millsboro), Kristin Lau (Seaford), and Tia Jacobs (Georgetown).Second row - Hannah Springer (Laurel), Jessica James (Laurel), Tanya Thawley (Seaford),Rebecca Paradee (Millsboro), Shauntey Singletary (Seaford), Brittany Bowden (Millsboro),Jessica Waller (Georgetown) and Rochelle Day (Laurel). Third row - Max Day (George-town), Ashley Goodwin (Lincoln), and Vishal Vyas (Lewes). In back is Andrew Brittingham(Rehoboth). Missing from photo are Jayme Amoss (Millsboro), Erin Pleasanton (Frank-ford), Nicole Rutherford (Ocean View), and Ashley Stephens (Laurel). Instructors are Nan-cy Massaro and Denise Morris.

Natallie LeCates

The Delaware State Chamber of Com-merce has announced seven winners in its2007 Superstars in Education Awards pro-gram, which promotes and shares academ-ic programs and best practices in educa-tion.

Among the winners is the SeafordSchool District for its Secondary SchoolsAdvanced Placement Incentive Program inthe high school and middle school.

This program was designed to increaseparticipation and the diversity of studentsin Advanced Placement (AP) classes at thehigh school level, as well as increase

grades on the Advanced Placement tests.The schools identify students who havepotential to take these courses, offer pre-view mathematics courses to prepare stu-dents for the AP courses, provide access toa summer reading program and encourageparental involvement in choosing classes.

The winners will be honored at a din-ner at the Chase Center on the Riverfront,Wilmington, May 7 from 4:45 p.m. to8:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $80 perperson for corporate individuals and $50per person for educators. For more infor-mation, call (302) 655-7221.

Seaford district is a Superstar


DIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of WorshipDIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of WorshipDIRECTORY: Your Guide To Local Houses of Worship

Phone: 875-7748 Donny Weimar, MinisterWorship Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 6:00 p.m.Bible Study: Sun. 9:00 a.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.In The Interest Of New Testament Christianity

CHURCH OFCHRIST

1010 S. Central Ave., Laurel

HARVESTCHRISTIAN CHURCH

“Heart Felt Praise”Relevant Bible Teaching

Children’s MinistryMidweek Bible StudyTom Birowski, Pastor

Seaford, Del. • 628-7771

Christian Churchof Seaford

Dual 13N., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

Minister: John HerbstSCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship 10:30(Nursery & Jr. Church)

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.Wed. Night Service &

Youth Groups 7:00 p.m.A Firm Foundation • A Sure Hope • An Unending Love

Centenary UnitedMethodist Church

“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for Over 200 Years”

“NEW SONG!” - Contemporary Celebration, 8:45 a.m.Sunday School, Classes for ALL ages, 9:45 a.m.

Traditional Family Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Rev. John W. Van Tine, Pastor, 875-3983200 W. Market St., Laurel, Del.

TRINITY UNITED METHODISTCHURCH

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

875-7715Sun. School 9:00 a.m.

Worship 10:00 a.m.Pastor Tina Whaley

Near Trap Pond,Laurel, Del.

EverySunday

Worship 11 a.m. • Sun. School 10:00 a.m.Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m.

Located on Bethel Road between the Dual & Alt. 13For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915

Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Great Worship - Talented SingersLoving People - Powerful Preaching

Youth Group Sunday Night 7 pm

Christ Evangelistic Church

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

St. Paul’s United MethodistChurch

Road 68,South of Laurel

Laurel, Del.Sun. School 10 a.m. • Worship 9 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 p.m.Hymn Sing: Last Sunday Each Month - 7 p.m.

www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

St. John’sUnited Methodist Church

Pine & Poplar Sts., Seaford 302-629-9466Web site: http://home.dmv.com/-stjohns/ E-mail: [email protected]

NURSERY & HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

SUNDAY WORSHIP8:30 & 11:15 am Traditional

9:45 Sunday School9:50 am Contemporary

Come as you are…and be transformed in the love of Christ!

““““AAAA PPPPllllaaaacccceeee ttttoooo BBBBeeeelllloooonnnngggg””””

SSSSUUUUNNNNDDDDAAAAYYYYFamily Worship

10:45 a.m.Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

God’s Big Back Yard9:30 a.m.

WWWWEEEEDDDDNNNNEEEESSSSDDDDAAAAYYYYUnderground (7-12 grade) 6:15 p.m.Prayer Team 7:00 p.m.‘The Table’ (last Wed. of mo) 7:00 p.m.

94 Walnut St.Laurel, DE

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Centrally located at14511 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

600 S. Central Ave., P.O. Box 293Laurel, DE 19956 ~ (302) 875-3644

Rev. Rita B. Nelson, Rector

Holy Eucharist with Healingand Church School ~ Sunday @ 9:30 am

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church & Old Christ Church

Rev. Fred DuncanChurch: 875-4233 Parsonage: 875-3398

Sunday Services: 8:30am Praise

9:30am Sunday School,11am Worship

DIAL DAILY DEVOTIONS: 875-4309

CHRIST UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

510 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE

CHURCH BULLETINSSeaford Lenten Services

Rev. Drew Christian, president, GreaterSeaford Ministerium announces SeafordLenten services, sponsored by the GreaterSeaford Ministerium, will begin on AshWednesday, Feb. 21. Services will begin atnoon at rotating designated churches andwill be followed by a light lunch. Theschedule and pastors bringing a short mes-sage is as follows:

Feb. 28 - Gethsemane U.M. Church,Father John McKenna;

March 7 - Atlanta Road AllianceChurch, the Rev. Homer McKeithan;

March 14 - Mt. Olivet U.M. Church,the Rev. Peggy Briggs;

March 21 - St. John’s U.M. Church, theRev. Andy Kerr;

March 28 - Our Lady of Lourdes, theRev. Carlton Cannon.

Laurel Lenten Services The Laurel Ministerial Association will

be holding special mid-week services dur-ing the season of Lent.

March 1 - Centenary UMC, 200 WestMarket St., Laurel.

March 15 - Mt. Pleasant UMC, Mt.Pleasant Church Road, Laurel.

March 29 - Victory in Grace Taberna-cle, 11528 Commercial Lane, HickmanPark, Laurel.

All services begin at 7 p.m.In addition, there will be services spon-

sored by the Laurel Ministerial Associa-tion during Holy Week, April 2-8. An ecu-menical Good Friday service will be heldat Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S.Central Ave., Laurel, on Friday, April 6,beginning at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, thecommunity is invited to Janosik Park, Lau-reltowne, for a Son-Rise service at 6:30

a.m. For more information about any ofthe above Lenten services, call Pastor FredDuncan, at 875-3398.

Mt. Olivet Preschool registrationMt. Olivet Preschool will be registering

for the fall preschool program at Mt.Olivet Church on Thursday, March 1.Boys and girls who will have reached theages of two, three and four by August 31,2007 are eligible. Classes meet Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9to 11:30 and are limited to six students inthe two-year-old class, 10 in the three-year-old class and 12 in the four-year-old-class. Interested families are invited tovisit the school. For further informationcall Linda Stephenson at 629-2786 or thechurch office at 629-4458.

Homemade Easter EggsChrist Lutheran Church is selling their

Homemade Easter Eggs: Peanut Butter,Butter Cream, Coconut Cream, Feb. 28

through March 28. First ever and still thebest on the shore, $3 each. Call 629-9755or 629-9751.

Jerry Jones concert Award winning Gospel Music artist,

Jerry Jones, will be appearing at the sec-ond Mission: Possible Concert at 7 p.m.,March 2, at Mt. Olivet United MethodistChurch in Seaford. Jerry was awarded“Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Song-writer of the Year” for 2004, 2005 and2006 for the eastern U.S. by the CountryGospel Music Association. He also hasbeen nominated for “International MaleVocalist” for the past three years and wonthe “International Songwriter of the Year”in 2005. Jerry’s song “Calvary” reachednumber 4 on the Country Gospel charts.

Mission: Possible is a faith-based or-ganization, founded by Seaford HighSchool junior Caitlin Wasson in 2006. It isdesigned to bring instruments and music toyoung musicians who cannot afford themin hopes that they will come to know theLord through music. This organization issponsored by Mount Olivet UnitedMethodist Church in Seaford.

The concert will also feature other localmusical talent including youth from allover the county such as Dustin Anderson,Katie Hickey, Brittany Trout, StephanieMiller, Erin Thomas and Caitlin herself.The very entertaining Seaford High SchoolJazz Band will also be playing. The otherperformers who are supporting this mis-sion with their amazing vocal talents areLori Jones, Lori Miller, Jeff and KathyJames and Pastor Tom Gross of MountOlivet. To close the concert, local favoritesand crowd pleasers, “Vital Signs” will playa set of old time rock and roll. Vital Signs

features Dr. Anthony Policastro, Dr. MarkAntos, David Chandler and Ryan Handy.Buy tickets in advance at Mt. Olivet, Her-itage Jewelers or by calling Caitlin Wassonat 629-6304. Tickets are $10 for adults and$5 for students.

Mystery Dinner Theatre FundraiserThe youth at Laurel Wesleyan Church

will be attending an International YouthConvention in Orlando, Fla., in December.They need to raise approximately $50,000,which is half of the funding to make it af-fordable for all to attend. They are havingvarious fundraisers to help supplement thecosts. The biggest fund raiser is a MysteryDinner Theatre on March 15 and 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost includes dinner and a show.Cost is $20 adults; $10 children 8-18 yearsold. A $5 charge for babysitting childrenseven and under, includes dinner. Thisevent is open to the public.

Delaware Pro-Life conventionThe Delaware Pro-Life Coalition will

hold its 20th annual convention on Satur-day, March 31, at the Holiday Inn Select inClaymont. This day-long event includesfive nationally-renowned speakers. Theevent’s keynote speaker will be Leslee Un-ruh, who spearheaded efforts to ban abor-tion in South Dakota. The luncheon ad-dress will be given by David Bereit, whoorganized efforts to close abortion clinics.

The banquet speaker will be BobbySchindler, Terr Schiavo’s brother, address-ing the crowd on the second anniversaryof her death. Session speakers include NeilNoesen, a member of Pharmacists for Life,and Jason Buck of Culture for Life-US.The costs for the event are as follows: $45


World Day of Prayer 2007Men and women in more than 170

countries and regions will celebrateWorld Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2.“United Under God’s Tent” is thetheme used by women of Paraguay forthe prayer service. The theme is a wayof imagining how God acts. “UnitedUnder God’s Tent” is also God’s prom-ise to us, and a call to work and to praytogether for people in need all over theworld. The service will be held onMarch 2 at Our Lady of LourdesCatholic Church in Seaford at 10:30am. A reception will be held in thechurch hall following the service.


Seaford Church of Christ(Rm. 16:16)Acapella

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973302-629-6206

Evangelist - Anthony Melakian - 629-3633Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949

Elder - Ron Russell - 629-6033Sunday School 10a.m.

Sun. Worship 11 a.m., Sun. Evening 6 p.mWed. Evenings 7 p.m.

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973Redemptorist Fathers • 629-3591

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. 4:30-5 p.m.; Sun. 8-8:25 a.m.

LAUREL-MT. PLEASANT CHARGEPassing on God’s Love and Grace inLaurel, Delmar & Surrounding Area

United Methodist Churches Worship Sun. Sch.

King’s Gordy Rd. ..........8:50....10:00St. George’s St. George Rd.....10:10..... 9:00Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Rd. 9:30,11:30..10:15

Pastor Barbara Auer

YOU ARE INVITED!Come into This Church and Gather in

Christ’s Name to Worship Him! Psalm 95:6Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Stacey Johnson

“A Growing Church For All Ages” 2 miles N. of Laurel, DE on Alt. 13

302-877-0443410-957-4696

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Sunday Services:Informal Worship in Chapel 8:30 a.m.

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary9:45 Sunday School

Pastor: Rev. Thomas Gross • 302-629-4458PROFESSIONAL NURSERY CARE PROVIDED

Mount OlivetUnited Methodist Church

Serving Christ in the Heartof Seaford since 1830315 High St. • Seaford, DE

Sunday School - all ages 9:30 a.m.Worship 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.Rainbow Day Care / Pre-School

Rt. 13 South, Seaford, DE 302-628-1020

It's Time To Come! Revelation 22:17The ArkSeaford Wesleyan Church

Laurel Wesleyan Church

Church 875-5380 • Sr. Pastor Todd CroffordAssistant Pastor Ken Deusa

Asst. Pastor/Youth: Sue BoyceChildren’s Pastor: Marilyn Searcey

Rt. 13A, Just North of LaurelSunday School - 9:30

Worship - 9:00 & 11:00Sunday Evening Worship

and Children’s Ministries 6 p.m.Wednesday Youth Ministries 6:30 p.m.

The Gift of His LoveLet others knowwhere you are andwhen you meet.

To advertise in thisdirectory, call

629-9788

Messiah’s VineyardChurch

Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel

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

Dr. Carl G Vincent, Senior MinisterPastor Barry B. Dukes, Music MinisterSunday 9:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm

Children’s Church • Nursery

17 W. Market St., Greenwood, DE 302349-9420Pastors Joseph & Yvonne Dixon

WORSHIP SERVICE: SUN. 11 AMBIBLE STUDY: WED. 7:30 PM

Proclaiming Faith 4 pm Sunday on WKDI 840 AM Radio

Food OutreachEmergency Food

www.river-oflife.org

River of Life Christian Center

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCHA Cooperative S.B.C. Church

805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6 pmChildren’s Church 10:45 amSPANISH Worship 10:45 amWednesday Activities 7 pmPastor: Homer McKeithan

Music: Jim Burket“The Cross Is Grounded In Grace”

Sailor’s Bethel UnitedMethodist Church

Bethel, DEPastor Arthur Smith III

Sunday School - 10 amWorship - 11:15 am Nursery Provided

office 875-3628 parsonage 875-2996

The Atlanta RoadAlliance Church

22625 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE(302) 629-5600 • www.atlantaroadcma.orgRev. Edward Laremore • Rev. Andrew Kerr

SUNDAY8:30 Worship

9:45 Sunday School11:00 Worship/Kids Church

7:00 Evening Service

WEDNESDAY6:45 Pioneer Clubs (age 3

thru grade 6) & Divorce Care®

7:00 Prayer Service & YouthGroup (grades 7-12)

Holy Eucharist: 9:00 a.m.Sunday School &

Adult Forum: 10:30 a.m.Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

Front & King St., Seaford, DE 629-7979

St. Luke’sEpiscopal Church

The Rev’d. Jeanne W. Kirby, Rector

27225 Kaye Road, Laurel, DE 19956

Ph: (302) 875-7814

www.livingwaterworship.comPastor: Rev. Timothy P. Jones

Sunday MorningWorship & Children’sMinistries 10:00 AM

Wed. Bible Study &Children’s Discovery

Club 7:00 PM“Flowing in Power and Love to a Parched and Thirsty World”

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH543 N. BRADFORD ST., SEAFORD, DEL. • 629-7161

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, PastorSUNDAY

Sunday School .....9:45 a.m.Worship...............11:00 a.m.Eve. Worship........7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAYPrayer & Praise 7:00 p.m.

Patch Club (kids) 7:00 p.m.Youth Group 6:00 - 8 p.m.

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMYPRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161

Quality Traditional Education Since 1973Fully Accredited By Middle States in ACSI

for learning sessions only; $35 for banquetonly; and $70 for learning sessions andbanquet. For further information or regis-tration call Joanne Laird at 302-479-5613or visit www.delawarepro life.org.

Christ Lutheran ChurchChrist Lutheran Church will observe

the Lenten season with special Wednesdayevening services. All services begin at7:30 p.m. Prior to the services on Feb. 28through March 28, there will be covereddish dinners at 6:30 p.m.

Glyconutritional Education Glyconutritional Education meeting on

Thursday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., St. John’sUnited Methodist Church, Pine and Poplarstreets, Seaford, room 14 of the education-al building. A short video, life experiencesand question and answer time.

Trinity UMC ‘Full Throttle’“Full Throttle,” Saturdays, 6:30-8 p.m.,

through April 7 at Trinity UnitedMethodist Church Rec Building. Eachweek will feature a band or group, skits,movie clips from “The Passion of theChrist,” snacks, and fellowship. Bands in-clude groups such as “Proof of Love,”“Rapper” “Tru Christian,” “Garden PraiseBand,” “Ground Zero Master’s Commis-sion,” Tim Ewing (AngelFire), and Mason

Summers. For more information, call Pas-tor Tina Whaley at 841-7589.

Southern Gospel SingingSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church in

Laurel will be featuring the popularSouthern Gospel Singing Group “Re-vived” on Sunday, Feb. 25. This dedicat-ed singing group has performed in manyarea concerts. The program will begin at 7p.m. and is located on Old Stage Road,just east of US 13. For more informationor directions call,875-7900 and press #3 orPastor Don at 856-6107. Don Murray andfriends will begin singing at 6:30 p.m.Everyone is welcome.

Ladies Spring Conference “Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman,”

Ladies and Teen Girls Spring Conferencewill be on Saturday, March 31, from 9a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Calvary BaptistChurch, Georgetown. Speaker will beJuanita Purcell of the Villages, Fla.,Women’s Conference Speaker and Author.Come and join us, find out the secret tocontentment and beauty. There will alsobe a time of worship and praise, specialreading, food and fellowship. And Mrs.Purcell will have her books for sale.

Register by March 12, cost is $7. (Costincludes breakfast and lunch, on site.)Register after March 12, cost will be $15per person. Call the church at 856-3773.

CHURCH BULLETINS

There’s breaking news comingfrom NBC today. President Putinof Russia thinks the United Statesis a more grave danger to the futureof the world than Iran. Shocking?

Now that we live in the age ofinstant communication, any Ameri-can with an internet connection candiscover what just about any per-son half way around the worldthinks of current events.

Here’s the problem, some want us tosteer our foreign policy based on suchopinions. Critics of the United Statesabound, insisting we are the culprits foreverything from world-wide wars to whythe stoplight in their village went redwhen they were late to the ball game.

Pardon me, but isn’t it a good ideasometimes to be on the other side of thefence from people like Putin and otherdisgruntled Europeans?

Now, I understand full well the needfor diplomacy that even talks to the “badguys” and tries to make as much progressas possible, but at some point we needleaders who do not just stick their fingerto the wind to decide where to go.

Europe was full of such leaders in thelate 1930s and no one had the guts tostand up to Hitler. So he came in and con-sumed their country.

Now at least Hitler was a little moresubtle and shrewd than Mahmoud Ah-madinejad. This guy (the President ofIran) is plain spoken. Let me ask if any ofthese sound dangerous to you…

Ahmadinejad has clearly stated hewants Israel destroyed; blown off the map;leveled. He also has specific illusions ofbringing on the end times and the arrival

of a savior through such destructionAhmadinejad is aggressively working

toward nuclear capacity and has thumbedhis nose at any attempt to stop him. Hehas a special hatred for the United States,publicly calling us out in U.N. session.

Iran is quietly but aggressively workingfor destabilization in Iraq with apparentdesires to sweep in and make conquest ifthe opportunity arises. Many radicals inIran see the spreading of their religion asforemost in their purposes of existence.

Just as the attempted appeasement ofHitler led the world to the brink of com-plete submission, to continue to ignore theMiddle East or just cut and run at thispoint leaves us in similar danger with Iran.

You can like or hate our current presi-dent, but at least none can take away fromhim his willingness to do what he deemsbest for the cause of freedom around theworld. We may or may not like this reali-ty, but we are the world’s lone superpowerand we have a responsibility to act, andact wisely. I don’t know who will be elect-ed president next, but I hope he/she hasenough backbone to rule by their ownwisdom and not by the opinion ofVladamir Putin.

The Rev. Crofford is Senior Pastor at Laurel Wesleyan Church.

By the Rev. Todd K. CroffordLaurel Wesleyan Church

Real dangers do exist

Pardon me, but isn’t it agood idea sometimes tobe on the other side of thefence from people likePutin and other disgrun-tled Europeans?

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Woodfin E. Shuler, 79Woodfin E. Shuler of Forsyth, Ga., for-

merly of Seaford, died on Nov. 21, 2006,after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer'sand cancer.

Mr. Shuler was born in Bowman, S.C.,on Dec. 26, 1926. A veteran of World WarII, he graduated from the University ofSouth Carolina with bachelors and mastersdegrees. He completed his Ph.D. in chem-istry at the University of Tennessee in1953. After a post as an assistant professorat the University of South Carolina, hejoined the DuPont Company at the Savan-nah River site in South Carolina workingat the Camden, S.C., and Seaford, textilefibers plants until retiring in 1979. He wasa charter member of the Seaford Presby-terian Church, and owned and operatedseveral businesses in Seaford. As a coun-selor for SCORE, he took special pleasurein helping people develop their small busi-nesses.

Eccentric but engaging, and infuriatingbut endearing, he seldom did anything thathe didn't want to do. He was obstinate un-til the end.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years,Ethel B. Shuler; three sons, Karl W.Shuler of Poundbury, England, Philip E.Shuler of Bayfield, Colo., and Paul M.Shuler of Darlington, Md.; a daughter,Karen S. Remington of Smarr, Ga.; twobrothers, Franklin G. Shuler of Santee,S.C., and Archibald F. Shuler ofClarksville, Tenn.; a sister, Georgia L.Aronstamm of Southbury, Conn.; and sixgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be held onMarch 3, at 1 p.m., at the Seaford Presby-terian Church.

Contributions may be made to TheSeaford Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box542, Seaford, DE 19973.

Elizabeth McDowell, 92Elizabeth Rosalie

(Schiff) McDowell ofGreenwood passed awayMonday, Feb. 12, 2007, atBayhealth Center, Milford.

She was born Novem-ber 30, 1914 in Wallaston,Isle of Wright County, Va.,a daughter of William Al-bert & Lizzy Ida (Dearth)Schiff.

Mrs. McDowell workedmany years at various sewing factories inSussex County and Maryland. She en-joyed needlepoint and counted cross-stitch.

In addition to her parents she was pre-ceded in death by her husband of 56 yearsFloyd Edward McDowell (1989), a sonWilliam F. McDowell (1970); her grand-son Leon "Rusty" Rust and his wifeJoanne (1989); and her brother WalterSchiff (1989).

She is survived by three daughters, Vir-ginia Thomson and her husband Willard,Jr., Catherine Marvil and her husbandEverett, and Betty Mae Rust and her hus-band Leon, Jr., all of Greenwood; sixgrandchildren, Willard Thomson III ofSmyrna, Ga., Deborah Ann Thomas ofCentral S.C,, Robert Marvil of Green-wood, Everett A. Marvil of Greenwood,Edward Dale Rust of Midlothian, Va., and

the Rev. Maleia Rust of Townsend; sixgreat-grandchildren, Jeremy and MandyRust, Stephanie and Chase Marvil, Jen-nifer Hinkle and Carrie McAlexander;four great-great-grandchildren, ConnerMarvil, Elizabeth Johnson, Kaleb andChloe Hinkle; and two brothers, HarryDawson Schiff of Federalsburg, Md., andNoah Edward Schiff of Preston, Md.

Funeral services were Feb. 16, atParsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium,Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville, with Mrs.McDowell's granddaughter, the Rev.Maleia Rust officiating. Interment fol-lowed at St. Johnstown Cemetery, Green-wood.

Send online condolences to: [email protected].

Audrey McMahan, 80Audrey McMahan of

Federalsburg, Md., diedpeacefully at her home sur-rounded by her family onMonday, Feb. 12, 2007.

She was born on June28, 1926 in Hobbs, Caro-line County, Md., a daugh-ter of Frank and NarcissaNeighbors Adams, whopredeceased her.

She was a member ofUnion United Methodist Church , UnitedMethodist Women, and the Circle Ruth.She was a member of Nanticoke Chapter64 Order of the Eastern Star. She was apast member of the Federalsburg Branchof the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary andthe Memorial Hospital Association. Shehad previously served on the boards ofCaroline County Hospice and ChannelMarker.

While raising five children, she playeda vital role in supporting her husband in


Welcome…SEAFORDPRESBYTERIANCHURCHSunday School9 amMorning Worship10 am

701 BridgevilleRoad

629-9077

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCHLocated halfway between Seaford & Bridgeville, turn off

Rt. 13 East at Cannon Rd. light, 4th place on left.

1611 KJV, Independent, Fundamental, Soul Winning

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY10:00 Sunday School 7:00 Prayer Service

11:00 Worship Service6:00 Evening Worship Nursery Provided

Rev. William Goslee - Ph. 349-0190

“Welcome Home!”Wesley United Methodist Church

22025 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DEPastor Ed Kuhling

Contemporary Worship 9 amSunday School & Bible Education 10 am

Traditional Worship 11 amWednesday Worship 6:45 pm

302-629-3029 * Info Line 302-628-0112

BETHEL WORSHIP CENTER 9431 Ginger Lane, Seaford (2.4 mi. north of Wal-Mart on US 13)

628-4240 Recorded Info 628-4241 Church OfficePastor Joseph Lecates - 875-2059

Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am & 6:30 pmChildren’s Church 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am & 6:30 pmYouth Meeting Sun. 7 pm Promise Keepers Tues. 7 pm

Wed. Night Bible Study 7 pm“We’re not building a church, we’re building God’s Kingdom!”

Christ Lutheran ChurchCorner of Shipley & Spruce Sts.

A Family Friendly Church Home for You

Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 amPhone: 629-9755

www.ChristLC.net

Bible School for the Mentally ChallengedSaturday at 10 am

Senior Pastor

Mark Landon

7046 Seashore Hwy.Bridgeville, DE 19933

302-337-3044Fax 302-337-8769Church of God

Worship Services:Seeker Service 8:30 am • Sunday School 9:30Morning Worship 10:45 am • Wed. Night 7 pm

UnionUnited Methodist Church2 North Laws St., Bridgeville, DE 19933Across from Bank 337-7409 Handicap Friendly

WORSHIP TIMES:

9 am Contemporary Service10 am Sunday School

11 am Traditional WorshipYouth Group (Sun. 6 p.m.)

Sunday:Church School........9:45 amMorning Worship......11 amYouth Explosion ........6 pmEvening Worship.........7 pm

Tuesday:Corporate Prayer.........7 pm‘Come and Grow with Us!’

Midweek Activities:Call for Details

Children’s Church &Nursery Provided

*Counseling by appt. onlyThursday:

Bible Study & FamilyTraining Hour ...........7 pm

743 E. Clarence St., Seaford, Del. Carlton L. Cannon, Sr. Paster

629-9443, Cell: 448-0852 • [email protected]

OBITUARIESObituaries are run without

charge thanks to the supportof area churches.

all of his business ventures, best knownbeing Tri-Gas and Oil. She spent countlesshours working with her close friends inthe Union Church kitchen, serving variouscivic organizations. One of their most am-bitious accomplishments was serving 1500cyclists for Cycle Across Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her hus-band, Lee D. McMahan on March 7,1990. She also was preceded in death bythree brothers, Liden Adams, Jack Adams,Norman Adams, and a sister, VirginiaMiller.

She is survived by two sons, DouglasLee McMahan and his wife Ann, ofGainesville, Ga., Keith McMahan and hiswife, Darlene of Denton; three daughters,Peggy Fuller and Mike Wickline of East-on, Kathy Hurley and her husband, Keithof Hurlock, Donna Buchanan and her hus-band, Phil of Fallston, Md.; 11 grandchil-dren, Cindy Barrett and her husband Greg,Lisa McMahan, Chris Fuller and his wife,Sharon, Nash McMahan, Julie McMahan,David McMahan and his wife, Brooke,Amy Hurley, Ashley Massey, and her hus-band Rhandy, Lexi Buchanan, SavannahBuchanan and Kristina Buchanan; 10great-grandchildren; three sisters, LouiseHorney of Denton, Bess Todd of Freder-ick, Md., Evelyn Danley of Skellytown,Texas; and a brother, Paul Adams of Den-ton.

Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 18,at the Framptom Funeral Home in Feder-alsburg with the Rev. David Heistand andRay Hopkins officiating. Interment fol-lowed in Hill Crest Cemetery in Federals-burg.

Serving as pallbearers were Keith Hur-ley, Philip Buchanan, Mike Wickline,Nash McMahan, David McMahan, andChris Fuller.

Memorial contributions may be madein her memory to Re-Creation, a non-prof-it organization of young individuals thatperform at Veterans Hospitals across theUnited States, at P.O. Box 220, PortTraverton, PA 17864; or to the CarolineCounty Hospice, Post Office Box 362,Denton, MD 21629.

John F. Whitley, Jr., 83 John F. "Jack" Whitley, Jr., died Tues-

day, Feb. 13, 2007 at Peninsula RegionalMedical Center in Salisbury.

He was born Aug. 11, 1923 in Eliza-beth, New Jersey, a son of John F. Whit-ley, Sr. and Grace F. Warback Whitley.

Jack grew up in Delmar where heproudly played for the Delmar HighSchool basketball team and was captain ofthe football team. After high school heproudly served his country in the U.S.Navy during World War II. He served onvarious vessels during the War and sur-vived the sinking of his ship in Bari Har-bor, Italy. During his service in the Navy,he received many honors and decorations,including the Purple Heart. After returningfrom overseas, he went to work for thePennsylvania Railroad, where he workedas a clerk for 40 years, retiring in 1983.He was a member of the Retired RailroadAssociation, Past Commander of VFWPost 8276 in Delmar, where he was one ofthe original members, and a lifetime mem-

What must I do to be saved?

Acknowledge your sin andplace your trust in Christ. Allwho place their trust in Christ inthis way are adopted as God’schildren.

All have sinned and fall shortof the glory of God. — Romans3:23

The wages of sin is death, butthe gift of God is eternal life inChrist Jesus our Lord. — Ro-mans 6:23

God demonstrates His ownlove toward us, in that while wewere still sinners, Christ died forus. — Romans 5:8

If you confess with yourmouth the Lord Jesus and be-lieve in your heart that God hasraised him from the dead, youwill be saved. — Romans 10:9

AudreyMcMahan

ElizabethMcDowell


Conference challenges women Independent Publisher Candy Abbott,

owner of Fruitbearer Publishing, hosts herfirst Fruitbearer Women’s Conference onSaturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.at Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 203North Bedford St., Georgetown.

Abbott has planned a Spirit-filled dayaround the parable of the weeds (Matthew13:24-30, 36-43) for women who yearn tobear “fruit that will last.” The content isdesigned to challenge women to identifyweeds that hide in their spiritual gardensand spark renewal.

“The focus of the conference is to nur-

ture growth and discernment in these lastdays. We’ll be encouraging the ladies toplant themselves in God’s Word and seewhat blooms.”

Abbott’s book, Fruitbearer, What Can IDo for You, Lord? is in its third edition.Mrs. Abbott is an elder at GeorgetownPresbyterian Church as well as an author,speaker, wife, mother and grandmother.She is the director of Delmarva ChristianWriters’ Fellowship and is a respectedvoice in Christian publishing circles.

Bishop Catherine Camper and LindaHostelley will be featured speakers at theconference.

Bishop Camper pastors the United De-liverance Bible Center, Laurel, and is a vi-sionary on divine assignment. She holdstwo doctoral degrees from Logos Interna-tional Bible College in Jacksonville, Fla.and is a gifted teacher, anointed preacherand dynamic seminarian. She is the authorof As God Would Have It, a Fruitbearerpublication.

Linda Hostelley is co-founder of IronSharpens Iron Ministries, Millsboro, anauthor and international speaker, teacher,and prophetic artist. She has led deep innerhealing seminars and weekend retreatsworldwide.

Conference cost is $25 and includeslunch. To request a schedule or to registerby phone or mail, contact: Karen Gritton,Gritton Productions, 5 Violet Dr., Lincoln,DE 19960; (302) 422-0907, [email protected]. To register online,visit www.fruitbearer.com.

Calvary Baptist Spring Conference “Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman,”

Ladies and Teen Girls Spring Conferencewill be on Saturday, March 31, from 9a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Calvary BaptistChurch, Georgetown. Speaker will beJuanita Purcell of the Villages, Fla.,Women’s Conference Speaker and Author.There will also be a time of worship andpraise, special reading, food and fellow-ship. Register by March 12. Cost is $7,which includes breakfast and lunch, onsite. After March 12, the cost will be $15per person. Call 856-3773.

Chapter of the BrotherhoodPlans are going forward at St. Luke’s

Episcopal Church for the formation of aChapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew,an organization of the Episcopal Churchfounded in 1883. This chapter is open toall men in St. Luke’s parish and in thecommunity and will offer the opportunityfor men to gather together for prayer,study, service and fellowship. Call thechurch office at 629-7979 or Joe Colado-nato at 629-3597.

Shiloh House Friend-RaiserResponding to the cries for hope from

parents all across Delmarva, Shiloh Houseof Hope gears up to host its 2nd AnnualFriend-Raiser. With several clients alreadyin their non-residential program and par-ents participating in parenting classes,Shiloh waits for rezoning of property tobuild so that they can begin their residen-tial program. At the event on Saturday,March 10 at the Sam Yoder CommunityBuilding in Greenwood, attendees willhear from former National House of Hoperesident Jesse Cloud. She will share herstory of hope, healing and restoration. Theevening will be hosted by Joy! 102.5'sRodney Baylous with good food, musicaltalent and a silent auction.

Tickets for the event are $50 per per-son. For more information or to purchasetickets, contact Maria Peachey at 302-337-9330, or email her at [email protected].

ber of the Delmar Alumni Association. Hewas also a member of All Saints EpiscopalChurch in Delmar. Fiercely proud of thetown of Delmar, Jack served on the Del-mar School Board for many years. Heloved beekeeping and sold honey to localfarmer's markets and family and friends.He was a collector of Pennsylvania Rail-road memorabilia. Other hobbies includedtraveling, gardening & growing vegetablesand he always had a fondness for cats.

In addition to his parents, a brother,Robert Whitley, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years,Iona Marshall Whitley; a son, Alan Whit-ley and his wife Margaret of Delmar; andhis beloved cat, "Sweetpea."

A celebration of Mr. Whitley's life wason Saturday, Feb. 17, at Short FuneralHome, Delmar. The Rev. Custer Ruley of-ficiated. Interment with military honorsfollowed the service at St. Stephen'sCemetery in Delmar.

Memorial contributions may be madein his memory to: Delmar Public Library,101 N. Bi-State Blvd., Delmar, DE 19940;or to Delmar High School Booster Club,c/o Delmar School District, 200 N. 8th St.,Delmar, DE 19940.

Online condolences may be sent to thefamily by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Shirley Lewis, 61Shirley Ross Lewis, of Baltimore, Md.,

died Feb. 16, 2007 at Coastal Hospice bythe Lake in Salisbury, Md.

She was born in Baltimore, Md. Adaughter of Robert and Illine Ross, whopreceded her in death.

Mrs. Lewis retired as a classified salesperson for the Baltimore Sun.

She is survived by sons: John Lewisand his wife Ilsa of Sharptown, Md., andRobert Lewis of Baltimore, Md. DaugtherMelissa Ammon and husband Larry ofSharptown, Md. A sister Colleen Hardy ofEllicott City, Md. Grandchildren: JonathanLewis, Rachel Lewis, Matthew Lewis andJosie Ammon, Jacob Ammon and CalebAmmon all of Sharptown.

A visitation was held at The PalmResidence, Ellicott City, Md. on Feb. 19.A funeral service was on Tuesday, Feb.20, at Valley Presbyterian Church,Lutherville, Md.

Contributions may be made in hername to: John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer

Center Patient and Family Services, OneCharles Center, 100 North Charles St.,Suite 234, Baltimore, Md. 21201. Intern-ment followed at Parkwood Cemetery inBaltimore, Md.

Arrangements were in the care of theHannigan, Short, Disharoon FuneralHome, 700 West St., Laurel, DE 19956.

Mildred M. Watson, 89Mildred M. Watson of Seaford died on

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007 at NanticokeMemorial Hospital.

Mrs. Watson was past president ofWomen's Missionary of Maryland. Shewas a Sunday school teacher, directed thechoir, and played the organ and piano atthe 1st Baptist Church in East New Mar-ket. She was always a very active "Pas-tor's wife" in all church functions.

Mildred's husband, Pastor Wellington P.Watson died in 2002. She is survived byone son, Wayne Watson of Ocala, Fla.,and two daughters, Elaine Watson and Di-ane Watson, both of Seaford. Also surviv-ing are 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services were on Monday,Feb. 19, at Grace Baptist Church, 805 At-lanta Road, Seaford.

The family suggest donations may bemade to Gideon International, P O Box140800, Nashville, TN 37214.

Arrangements by the Cranston FuneralHome, Seaford.

Clinton L. Palmer, 50Clinton L. Palmer of Seaford died on

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 at his home.Born on May 10, 1957, he was the son

of John Palmer Sr. and Ruby Irby Palmer,both of Seaford.

He graduated Seaford High Schoolclass of 1974. He was a roofer working inthe construction industry most of his life.

Besides his parents, he is survived by adaughter, Frances Marie Gardner ofSeaford; one sister, Carolyn McAllister ofMonroe, Mich., and two brothers, JohnPalmer, Jr., of Toledo, Ohio, and ThackeryPalmer of Seaford.

A funeral service was on Tuesday, Feb.20, at John Wesley Church, Seaford withPastor Peggy Briggs officiating. Intermentfollowed in Odd Fellows Cemetery inSeaford.

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The Answer is in the Bible

Question: Why are there so many churches?

A quick look at the Yellow Pages for our area revealed almost seven pages of

church listings. These listings included churches representing nearly 40 different denominations. So obviously, the question asked is a very good one. In order to see what the Bible has to say about the subject, it would be good to recall the words of Jesus as He spoke to His apostles in Matthew 16. In verse 18, the Lord spoke of building “My church ”. I chose to italicize the word “church” to highlight the fact that Jesus used the singular. In Acts chapter 2, we read of the day that the church of which Jesus spoke actually started. It was in the city of Jerusalem that 3,000 people, in response to the apostle Peter’s preaching of the gospel, were baptized into Christ (verse 41). In verse 47 of the same chapter, the Bible speaks of the Lord “adding to their number day by day those who were being saved”. This clearly speaks of one church being in existence then. In his letter to the church that met in the ancient city of Ephesus, the apostle Paul writes of “one body” (Ephesians 4:4). In light of what Paul wrote in chapter one, verses 22-23 of the same letter, we understand the body (of Christ) to be the church, His church. The church of which we read in the New Testament was legitimately divided only over geographical location, congregations of the same church meeting in different places within the same city or region. Over the years, unfortunately, man has corrupted this concept of “one church” into a scenario revealed by what can be found in the Yellow Pages of most any community. Churches divided not by geography or culture, but by differing creeds, doctrines, names, as well as conditions of membership is what we find as we even casually examine the religious life of any community. What is tragic is that in many cases, this division has come about in the name of convenience, a failure to get along with other Christians, or by man’s attempt to “improve” upon what God has already said in His Word. I am confident that if any group of Christians really wants to be known and identified by the name of Christ and nothing else, it is possible. Using the Bible, and only the Bible as our source, it is possible to reproduce the one church we read of in God’s Word in any community. If our desire, as children of God, is to attain to the unity for which Jesus prayed (John 17:20-21), then we will find a way to truly be one in Christ. If you have Bible questions, send to:

Seaford Church of Christ 302-629-6206 or [email protected]

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OBITUARIES

CHURCH BULLETINS

EventsTexas Hold'em Tournament

The Seaford Lions Club will host aTexas Hold'em tournament on Saturday,Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Seaford Moose.Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. There is a$100 buy-in with 2 $25 re-buys available.Must be 21 years old to enter. All pro-ceeds benefit the Seaford Lions Club withtheir community projects. For more infor-mation, call 629-4179 or 629-8685.

Homemade Easter EggsChrist Lutheran Church is selling their

Homemade Easter Eggs: Peanut Butter,Butter Cream, Coconut Cream, Feb. 28through March 28. First ever and still thebest on the shore, $3 each. Call 629-9755or 629-9751.

‘Gold Fever’ musicalThe Woodbridge High School Perform-

ing Arts Department proudly presents"Gold Fever," a melodrama musical set inAmerica's West during the gold rush years.Performance dates are March 2, 3, 9, 10,at 8 p.m. and March 11 at 2 p.m. Ticketsare $5 per person, $3 for students with avalid ID.

On March 10, the Woodbridge MusicBoosters will be holding an all you can eatspaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. before theshow. The cost is $6 for the dinner; $11for dinner and the show. On March 11, thecast and crew will be holding a "TalkBack" session immediately following theproduction. You can purchase tickets at thedoor, by contacting Bob Lewis at 337-8289, ext. 315, or from any WHS dramastudent.

Life of Lincoln talkOn Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m., the

Seaford Historical Society along with theMethodist Manor House will presentDaniel Pritchett with "Abraham Lincoln inWords and Pictures."

Pritchett uses photographs, politicalcartoons and the prose of Lincoln to por-tray the accomplishments and importanceof the 16th President.

With having taught American historyfor 34 years, Pritchett has an enormouscollection of slides, pictures and letters ofLincoln. "The visuals help bring the pres-entation alive," said Pritchett. "He was amaster politician who used language bril-liantly to inspire the country," is howPritchett describes Abraham Lincoln.

The meeting will be held at the ManorHouse. It is made available by theDelaware Humanities Forum. It is open tothe public. There is no charge.

For more information call Mary EllenFarquhar at 629-2336.

Miss Seaford pageantApplications are now being accepted

for the Seaford Lioness annual MissSeaford pageant. The Pageant will be held

on March 23, at the Seaford High School.Candidates must be freshmen, sophomoresor juniors but do not have to attendSeaford schools. Candidates must live inthe Seaford area. For more information orto pick up an application contact BonnyHastings at 841-4884, or stop by Cut n' UpFamily Salon, 628-8150. Little MissSeaford will be held on that date also. Ap-plications for little miss can be picked upFeb. 23.

Two Chicks Barn SaleLocal antique dealers host a special

spring barn sale on Friday, March 23, 10a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m.-3p.m.; Sunday, March 25, noon-4 p.m., fea-turing primitive and shabby chic furniture,antiques, collectibles, house- wares, greatgarden goodies, Easter items, and muchmore. Discover a wonderful world of af-fordably priced and delightfully displayedtreasures in a restored 1940s barn at 36225Columbia Road, Delmar, DE. 19940. Call302-846-3137

Mystery Dinner TheatreMystery Dinner Theatre featuring The

Mystery of Montley's Manor, on March 15and 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Laurel WesleyanChurch, Laurel. Costs $20 per an adult and$10 for children, 8 to 18 years old, in-cludes dinner and show. A $5 charge forbabysitting for children 7 and under in-cludes dinner. This is open to the public.Proceeds benefit Laurel Wesleyan Youthattending International Youth Convention.Call the church office at 875-5380.

Benefit for Gerald Brown and familyOn March 3, a benefit will be held at

the Laurel Fire Department for GeraldBrown and family. Gerald is the oldest sonof Wayne and Marlene Givens of Laurel.He is a past president and an active mem-ber of the Laurel Fire Department, afarmer and an active member in the com-munity.

Gerald has leukemia. He has spentmore than the last four months in JohnsHopkins Hospital and is now in Bryn

Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania, a special-ty Rehab Hospital. Gerald is fighting hissecond time with Leukemia. He has givenso much to his community and it's time thecommunity comes together and givesback. The benefit will be a dinner, auctionand a dance at the Laurel Fire Department,March 3, starting at 5 p.m. The tickets are$10. Donations of items to be auctionedoff at the benefit are welcome. To make adonation, or to buy tickets, call 875-7485.

Golden Dragons acrobats The Golden Dragons, the world's lead-

ing Chinese acrobatic troupe, will presentan unforgettable acrobatic and theatricalperformance on Sunday, April 29, at 2p.m., in the theatre of the Arts & ScienceCenter at Delaware Technical & Commu-nity College in Georgetown.

Ticket prices for the performance are$22 for adults, $18 for students with ID

(must be presented at time of ticket pur-chase), and $10 for children 12 andyounger.

The theatre will open at 1 p.m. and it isopen seating. Tickets are available for pur-chase Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3p.m.; call 855-1617 to purchase by creditcard or in person at Delaware Tech, Suite109, Jason Technology Center.

Civil War and BeyondThe Southern Delaware Choral Society,

under the direction of John Ranney, ispleased to be the recipient of two grantsfrom the Sussex County Council whichwill enable the society to provide a limitednumber of complimentary tickets to localveterans for its spring concerts.

Entitled, The Civil War and Beyond: amusical tribute to those who have servedat home and abroad, the concerts will beperformed at Woodbridge High School inBridgeville on Saturday, April 28, 7:30p.m., and the Rehoboth Beach ConventionCenter on Sunday, April 29, 3 p.m.

Joining the Choral Society will be theChesapeake Brass Band, guitarist-compos-er Jeffrey Van of Minnesota, composer-arranger Rosemary Galloway of Toronto,arranger Roo Brown of Lewes and bag-piper Henry DeWitt of Rehoboth.

Tickets for the general public are $15for adults and $10 for students and are


Community Bulletin Board

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Thursday at noon. Send to MorningStar Publications, PO Box 1000,Seaford, DE 19973, email morn-ingstarpub @ddmg.net or drop offat 628 West Stein Highway,Seaford. Items appear in both theSeaford and Laurel Stars.

BINGO

The Rit-ual Team ofSeafordMooseLodge#1728 willhost aLongaberg-er BasketBingo onMonday, March 12, 7 p.m. (doors openat 6 p.m.) at the Seaford Moose Lodge,located at 22759 Bridgeville Highway,Seaford. This will be a communityservice project. Tickes $20 in advance,$25 at the door. Food and refreshmentsavailable. Call David or Travis Sirman,875-3792 or Seaford Moose Lodge,629-8408 for tickets or information.

available by calling 645-2013. Veterans may obtain their complimenta-

ry tickets by contacting Jack Emery at934-6569.

Laurel High ‘Grease’ ticketsThe Laurel High School Performing

Arts Department will be presenting themusical "Grease" on March 8, 9, and 10 inthe L.H.S. Auditorium. Curtain time willbe 7:30 p.m. all three nights. Advancedtickets are on sale now through the LHSbox office. Ticket prices: Adults $5, stu-dents under 18 and senior citizens $3 withID. Only 250 tickets will be available pernight, so advanced sales are recommend-ed. For more information call 875-6120,ext. 273, or email [email protected].

Meetings Embroiders’ Guild meeting

The Sussex Chapter of Embroiders’Guild meets on the second Monday of themonth, September through June at 10 a.m.at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. Alllevels of stitchers from beginner to ad-vanced are welcome. Call 410-208-9386.

Marine Corps LeagueThe Marine Corps League meets the

first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.at the Log Cabin in Seaford.

Toastmasters Toastmasters of Southern Delaware

meets every second and fourth Thursdayof the month in Bay Shore CommunityChurch at 6 p.m. Develop your publicspeaking skills in a supportive environ-ment. Contact Joy Slabaugh at 846-9201,or [email protected].

GOP Women's ClubThe February meeting of the Sussex

County Republican Women's Club will beheld on Feb. 28 at the Sussex Pines Coun-try Club.

The speaker for this month will beDonna Streletzky, vice president of opera-tions at Beebe Hospital. She will discussthe plans for the new South Coast HealthCampus that will be constructed on Rt. 26in the Dagsboro/Millville area.

The meeting will begin at 10:45 and achicken salad platter lunch will be servedat a cost of $13 a person. Visitors are wel-come. For reservations call Nancy Gunn at537-4355.

Geologist to speak at Ag breakfast John Talley, director of the Delaware

Geological Survey and state geologist, isthe featured speaker at the Friends of AgBreakfast on March 16 at 7:15 a.m. in

Dover. Talley will discuss the occurrence and

availability of ground-water resources inthe coastal plain of Delaware and currentand projected water demands for agricul-tural and non-agricultural water use. Hewill share his thoughts on potential con-flicts that may arise from competing de-mands for water due to projected popula-tion growth during the next 25 years.

The breakfast will be held at the Mod-ern Maturity Center at 1121 Forrest Ave.in Dover. Cost is $15. To register, or formore information, call Alice Moore at302-831-2504.

Ruritan host Ham/Turkey Shoot Ellendale Ruritan will hold their

Ham/Turkey Shoot at the Ellendale VFW,Road 607 (1/2 mile south of Rt. 113 and16 intersection), at 11:30 a.m. each month.This month it will be held Feb. 24 (raindate March 3). Refreshments will be avail-able for sale. For possible cancellation call422-2948.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-04

meets the second Thursday of each monthat Nanticoke Yacht Club in Blades. CallWayne Hickman at 629-6337 for details.

Trips Sight & Sound Bus Trip

Christ United Methodist Church hasscheduled a trip to Sight & Sound to see"In the Beginning" on April 25. Cost is$85 (includes transportation, show, anddinner at Bird In Hand). Leaves ChristUnited Methodist Church at 7:30 a.m. Call875-4233 or 875-3278.

Seaford WPS Branson trip The Seaford WPS is sponsoring a nine-

day trip to Branson, Mo., May 3-11. Thecost is $1,041 per person and includes bustransportation, eight nights lodging, eightbreakfasts, eight dinners, eight shows, theTitanic Exhibit, Patch Collection Museum,

Grants Farm and a guided tour of St. Louisincluding the Gateway Arch. All taxes,gratuities and luggage handling are alsoincluded. For more information contactFrances Horner at 629-4416.

Bus Trip to English Town, N.J.A Bus Trip to English Town, N.J., Sat-

urday, April 7, at 5 a.m. from Bridgeville.From Hurlock, Md., 4 a.m. Price: adults$25; children 12 years and under $12.50.For more information call Miss ParisTwyman, 1-410-754-9135 or Mrs. MelvaHill, 302-628-1242. Money due no laterthan Saturday, March 24. No Refund.

Caroline AARP plans trip The Caroline County AARP 915 will

take a trip to San Antonio, Texas, for 11days beginning March 16. It will include afour-night stay in San Antonio with 18meals, a guided tour, visits to the San An-tonio River Walk District, The Alamo, theInstitute of Texan Cultures, LBJ Ranch,the San Antonio Missions and the IMAXtheatre, which will show "The Price ofFreedom," and much more. For more in-formation or to register, contact PeggyPerry at 1-410-822-2314 or [email protected].

Mt. Calvary Minneapolis tripMt. Calvary United Methodist Church,

Bridgeville, is sponsoring a trip to Mall ofAmerica in Minneapolis, Minn., from Aug.11-18. Cost is $760 per person, double oc-cupancy - $280 extra if only one person toa room. Cancellation insurance available

upon request. Deposit: $200 non refund-able due before March 5. Payment Plan -April 5 - $150; May 5 - $150; June 5 -$150; and July 5 - $110.

Bus will be leaving from Mt. Calvarywith other pickups which will be given ata later date. All checks should be madepayable to Mt. Calvary UMC. Mail pay-ments to Mary E. Jones, 16186 ProgressSchool Road, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Price includes: Seven nights accommo-dations including seven deluxe continentalbreakfasts and six complete dinners in-cluding one dinner at the Jacob HenryMansion in Joliet, Ill. A guided tour ofMinneapolis; a tour of the state capital inSt. Paul, Minn; a day of shopping at theMall of America, etc.

For more information, call Mary Jones,337-7335. The Rev. Baron N. Hopkins, Sr.is the Pastor.

Overnight Trip to Atlantic City Wicomico County Recreation, Parks

and Tourism's Happy Timers organizationpresents an overnight trip to the TropicanaCasino in Atlantic City, N.J. The event,which is open to the public, will take placeMarch 22-23.

The cost for the two-day trip is $105based on double occupancy which in-cludes motor coach transportation to andfrom the Wicomico Civic Center, onenight of lodging, one meal, one free showticket the night of arrival (if available) andtwo days of coin bonuses. Located on theboardwalk, the Tropicana is rated the bestcasino in Atlantic City and offers first


GOLF

KiwanisTournament

Friday, June 8, is thedate for the 21st annualgolf tournamentsponsored by theSeaford KiwanisFoundation, whichwas created to pro-vide college schol-arships to worthyand aspiring highschool seniors. Thanks to enthusiasticparticipants and willing sponsors 44students have been helped so far. Mosthave graduated. Last year’s winnersare students at the University ofDelaware, York College and at the Uni-versity of Virginia.

Mark your calendar and help the Ki-wanis Club help deserving youth.

COME ONE COME ALL TO A BENEFIT

FOR: Gerald Brown and Family Past President & Active Member of Laurel Fire Department

Where: Laurel Fire Hall When March 3, 2007

Time: 5-till Dinner, Auction, Dance

Tickets: $10.00

COME FOR A FUN RELAXING TIME TO RAISE MONEY FOR A

GOOD CAUSE!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TICKETS

CALL 302-875-7485

*If you have items that can use in the auction Please contact us:

E-mail- [email protected]

Train & ToyShow

Saturday, Feb. 249 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Seaford Vol. Fire Dept.Cannon Street, Seaford

Admission $3 for adults; Children under 12 free

with paying adult


class shopping and dining. For details callSharon Engster at 410-548-4900, ext. 118.

Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. trip, June 18-22,

$589 per person, which includes round-tripMotor Coach, four nights hotel accommoda-tions, four breakfasts, four dinners and sixshows including: Grand Illusion, CountryTonite Theatre, Comedy Barn Theatre,Blackwood Breakfast Variety Show, TheMiracle Theatre, Black Bear Jamboree Din-ner and Show. Dolly Parton's Dollywood,visiting Gatlinburg, Tenn., taxes, tips, andbaggage handling. For more information call875-2536.

FoodLenten fish dinners

Fish dinners each Friday night from Feb.23 until March 30 at Our Lady of LourdesCatholic Church hall. Dinner runs from 4:30until 6:30 p.m. Adults $7 and children $3.Includes "heart smart" flounder (or fishsticks), macaroni and cheese, homemadecole slaw, greens beans, and a roll. Bever-ages for those eating in. Take-outs are avail-able. Look for the sign in front of church.Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Covered Dish SupperOn Feb. 26, the Reliance Grange #58 will

be having a Covered Dish Supper at theGethsemane United Methodist Church at6:30 p.m. Following the supper we will haveas our speaker, Kelli Steele from the Depart-ment of Agriculture. All are welcome. Comeand bring a friend.

Sunday Breakfast Buffet Sunday breakfast buffet, All-You-Care-

To-Eat, served by the Galestown Ruritan

Club on the fourth Sunday of each month,October through June, 7-10 a.m., at theGalestown, Md., Community Hall. Thismonth it will be Feb. 25. Cost is $6 foradults, $4 children ages 6-12.

Blades Fire Hall breakfastAll-you-can-eat breakfast, March 4, from

8 till 11 a.m., at the Blades Fire Hall, locatedat the corner of Cannon and Fifth streets inBlades. Cost is adults $7, children $3. Spon-sored by the Auxiliary and Firemen of theFire Company.

Bridgeville VFC Spring DinnerBridgeville Volunteer Fire Company will

hold its 18th Annual Spring Dinner, servingRoast Beef-n-Dumplings with all the trim-mings, plus dessert, at the Bridgeville FireHall, Sunday, March 4, from noon to 5 p.m.Children under 12, $3; pre-school free;adults $9. A complete carry-out service willbe in operation from the Engine Room, Con-tainers and carry-out trays furnished. AllCarry-outs available at $9 each.

Breakfast CafeVFW 4961 Breakfast Cafe, open Mon-

day-Friday, 8-10 a.m., Seaford VFW, Mid-dleford Road, to benefit Veterans ReliefFund. All are welcome.

Kiwanis fundraiserThe Georgetown Kiwanis, a community

organization that has been serving George-town for over 70 years, will hold their latestfundraiser with The Roadhouse Steak Jointlocated at the Midway Shopping Center at4572 Highway One, Rehoboth Beach.

The Roadhouse will provide the KiwanisClub with 10% of their income from allmeals served on Monday, Feb. 26. No tick-ets will be sold.

The Kiwanis are selling 50-50 chance

tickets. The winner of the drawing on Feb.26 will receive half of the proceeds.Chances can be purchased at The Roadhousethe day of the event or by calling PresidentRichard Lankford, Sr., 856-7951.

Milford Unity BBQ The Milford Community Unity barbecue

chicken dinner will be held Saturday, March31, at the Carlisle Fire Hall from 4 to 7 p.m.Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children12 and under.

A person from the Milford Communitywill be honored as a volunteer of the year.Local officials and celebrities will be servingthe BBQ chicken dinner that includes potatosalad and baked beans. Community clubsand organizations will have the opportunityto have a booth during the event. This eventis made possible by Community Partners in-cluding Milford Parks and Recreation, andthe Milford Moose Lodge. If you would liketo nominate a volunteer or to have a boothcall Gary Downes at 422-8863.

ReunionsLaurel Class of 1956

The Laurel High School Class of 1956will hold a luncheon meeting, Friday, Feb.23, 11:30 a.m. at Britts in Laurel.

Plans will be made for the class reunionin May, and to determine the amount ofscholarship to be awarded at the annualAlumni Banquet.

Laurel Class of 1997 Looking for addresses for the Class of

1997, who graduated from Laurel Sr. HighSchool. Call or email with your information:Anissa Brittinghm at 875-0806, email [email protected]; or Jessie Walls at875-8720, email [email protected].

You never feel more alone than when you’ve been diagnosed

with cancer. Especially if you don’t have insurance. But we can help. Our

special program provides free cancer treatment for one year to Delaware

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Etc.Stay and Play

Parents andchildren from birthto age four are invit-ed to play together, lis-ten to a story, learn new songsand finger plays, and networkwith other families. Free. Nowthru-May 2007. Closed onschool holidays. No registrationrequired. Call Anna Scovel at856-5239 for more informa-tion.Seaford Parks & Recreation(SDPR), 320 Virginia Ave.,Seaford, Wednesdays, 10:30a.m.-noon.

Rabies Clinic schedule The Rabies clinics will be

held at the SPCA, Rt. 113,Georgetown. All dogs must beon leash; all cats must be in car-riers. Dates are: Friday, March2, 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, March23, 10 a.m.-noon. Rabies vacci-nation is $10; Canine distemper,$12; Feline Distemper, $10;Bordetella (kennel cough) $10.This is a no-exam vaccinationclinic that will be held monthly.Call for more dates, 856-6361.

Acorn Club directoryThe Acorn Club is at work

on the 2007-2008 Directory. Inorder for a correct address to bepublished, you must contactVerizon and advise them ofyour current 911 address fortheir listing, therefore, it willautomatically be changed in ourdirectory. If you would like toplace a new ad in our directory,contact Anne Stewart, 629-8868. Any other questions?Contact Teresa Blades, 629-5229.

AARP Driver Safety courseLaurel Senior Center is spon-

soring an AARP Driver SafetyProgram Refresher Course. Thecourse will be offered onWednesday, March 7, and startsat 9 a.m. The cost is $10. Callearly to reserve your space. Forreservations call 875-2536.

Pageant contestants soughtContestants ages newborn

through adult are being soughtfor the America's Fairy TalePageant and the Miss Chesa-peake International Pageant tobe held Saturday, March 10, atthe Laurel Fire Hall. No experi-ence is necessary. Applicationsare available online atwww.mysticproductions.com orby calling 875-7485.

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Dr. Jeffrey Schoyen, conductor of theSalisbury Symphony Orchestra at Salis-bury University (SSO), moves to the otherside of the baton to join his fellow musi-cians in performance during the orches-tra’s annual Mid-Winter Concert.

As part of the concert, 8 p.m. Saturday,March 3, in Holloway Hall Auditorium,Schoyen, an accomplished cellist, per-forms as a soloist during J.C. Bach’s Sin-fonia Concertante in A major for violinand cello. Schoyen’s wife, violinist SachiMurasugi joins him as a soloist for thepiece. Dr. Charles F. Smith Jr., director ofthe Salisbury Community Band, conducts.

Schoyen honed his cello skills at theNew England Conservatory of Music. Hecompleted his M.F.A. at Carnegie MellonUniversity and earned his D.M.A. at theState University of New York at StonyBrook. He also received a Frank Hunting-ton Beebe Grant to study in London withWilliam Pleeth and is a Tanglewood Gus-tav Golden Award recipient.

Sponsored by Bank of Delmarva, ad-mission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniorcitizens and SU faculty and staff, and $5for non-SU students. Children 12 and un-der and SU student ID holders are admit-ted free. For advance tickets visit the SUBookstore Web site at www.salisbury.col-legestoreonline.com (click “SU Box Of-fice”).

Concert Honors VeteransThe 35-piece Chesapeake Silver Cornet

Brass Band, under the direction of EdHockersmith, will accompany the South-ern Delaware Choral Society during itsspring concerts to honor veterans - TheCivil War and Beyond - a musical tributeto those who have served at home andabroad, at Woodbridge High School inBridgeville on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30p.m., and the Rehoboth Beach ConventionCenter on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m.

Also appearing on the guest roster willbe guitarist/composer Jeffrey Van of Min-nesota, composer/arranger Rosemary Gal-loway of Toronto, arranger Roo Brown ofLewes and bagpiper Henry DeWitt of Re-hoboth.

“This concert will focus on choral andbrass music evocative of the Civil War eraand beyond and we are grateful to havesuch an incredible selection of guest tal-ent,” said SDCS Executive Director Eliza-beth Hochholzer of the choral societyfounded in 1985. Founded in 1996 andheadquartered in Newark, The ChesapeakeSilver Cornet Brass Band uses the instru-mentation and style of the British/Ameri-can brass bands. These style bands are ararity in North America, especially inDelaware where the only such band wasstationed at Fort Delaware in 1963, ac-

cording to Hockersmith. “The unique band instrumentation and

the broad appeal of the band’s music, frombig band to light classical to marches toseasonal favorites, have been well re-ceived by audiences of all ages,” he said.Hockersmith is a well-known lower brassplayer, clinician, frequent guest conductorand graduate of the warrant Officer Ad-vance Program U.S. Armed Forces Schoolof Music.

The band has released five professionalrecordings and its many appearances in-clude formal arts concerts and outdoorsummer festivals with audiences rangingfrom 300 to 20,000.

In addition to performing, the bandprovides a narrative on the music to addpersonal interest, humor and educationalvalue to performances.

Tickets for the general public are $15for adults and $10 for students and areavailable by calling 645-2013.

There are a limited number of compli-mentary tickets for veterans who may ob-tain these tickets by contacting JackEmery at 934-6569.

In addition to the generous support ofthe Sussex County Council, the concert isunderwritten in part by the Delaware Divi-sion of the Arts.

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Punxsutawney Phil did not see hisshadow on Ground Hog Day predicting anearly spring. Winter has been pretty mildwith the exception of the last month? So,if Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shad-ow on Gobbler's Knob that Tuesday,we've in for an early spring. Which is justfine by all of us race fans. Daytona hasbeen kicked off with all the series duringSpeedweeks and the official Daytona 500all toasting to the 2007 racing season.Winternationals for dirt stock cars rather itbe, Late Model, Modified, Sprint or Modi-fied Lite and crate racing cars will soonbe over as well.

With March almost here, and a hopefulwish for a little bit warmer days to follow,just starts getting the Dirt fans in racing,just a little tingly for the action. Youknow that Need For Speed addiction thatmany suffer from in our parts.

Racing will be here before we know it,and what a super year of events to lookforward to at the Delaware MotorsportsComplex.

February is just about over, and if theweather cooperates, The U. S. 13 Drag-way will have the first Test-N-Tune onSunday, Feb. 25. If weather permitting,gates will open 11 a.m., and testing startsat noon. Check the tracks Hot Line 302-846-3968 before leaving home. Or thetracks web site atwww.delawareracing.com.

The speedway plans to take off withthe Test-N-Tune on, Saturday, April 7.Gates will open 5 p.m., and testing from6-9 p.m. The season opener follows thefollowing week with the regular show ofBig Block Modified, Super Late Models,Modified Lites and both AC Delo TSSModified and Late Models.

This year, the touring 360 OTC Worldof Outlaws Late Model Series will be re-turning to DIS Speedway, Thursday, May31. The series has a new sponsor of 360OTC which is a pain reliever just gettingready to be on the market. The Outlawswill put on a great night of fast action; ajammed packed track of late models withsuperior close wheel to wheel racing and

fender to fender virtuous racing show.You want to be there!

The drivers for this year were just an-nounced last week along with who will bein the chase for the title of Champion.Eight of the top eleven point's contenderswill return this year to the series. Suchgreat drivers returning this year wereShane Clanton, Chub Frank, Darrell Lani-gan, Steve Francis, Rick Eckert, JoshRichards (RoY in 2005), Clint Smith andEddie Carrier Jr. (RoY 2006). That's justa few of the regulars that will be in tour-ing with many more drivers coming; theshow could also have drivers JohnBlankenship, Scott Bloomquist, BrianBirkhofer, Anthony Rushing, Dale Mc-Dowell, Billy Decker, and Booper Barejust few of others drivers that may showup. An added bonus in the tour this year,

will allow four other drivers to contendfor the championship bases on perform-ance in the first five races. It's hard to saywho all will show up to play in the clay.Defending 2006 Champion Tim McCread-ie will be working with Richard ChildressRacing and running a limited schedule;hopefully he will be able to show.

WoOLMS PR Director, Kevin Kovacstates the big thing about this year's 360OTC WoO LMS show at Delaware Inter-national is the date: the Thursday nightleading into Dover's NASCAR weekend.With so many NASCAR personalitiesnow being involved as drivers or ownersof Late Models (Bobby Labonte, TonyStewart, Kenny Schrader, Kenny Wallace,Clint Bowyer, Richard Childress), there'sno telling which one of them might showup to race or watch the night's action.

More information on the Outlaws can beview at www.worldofoutlaws.com. For in-formation on tickets or other questionsabout the race at the Delaware Interna-tional Speedway contact the race office at302-875-1911 or the tracks web atwww.delawareracing.com. As always forall your Delaware racing news visitwww.redbud69racing.com your Need ForSpeed connection.

The US 13 Kart Club Track will startpractice on Sunday, March 18, withweather permitting and again on Friday,April 6. The first club race will be Friday,April 13. The first Delaware DivisionalDirt Series (WKA sanction) will be heldSaturday, March 31, as long as MotherNature cooperates. Check the kart tracksweb at www.dekarting.net for any up-dates. See you at the track!

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Otwell has community supportEditor’s note: The following letter ap-

peared recently in the News Journal news-paper. Writer Donna Reed sent it to TheStar after comments about columnist PatMurphy wrote about Bill Otwell.

Regarding Bill Otwell’s school bus con-tract and being on the Laurel school board,Mr. Otwell was asked to run for the posi-tion that was opening. I believe the termused was, “Laurel needs some new bloodon the school board.”

Everyone from this school district, in-cluding the administration, the other boardmembers and most importantly the voters,knew what Bill did for a living. He and hiswife are, as many of us are in SussexCounty, poultry farmers and school buscontractors.

Bill and his wife Jan grew up in Laureland graduated here. After Bill took an ear-ly retirement from DuPont to help outmore with the farm, he was a substitutebus driver and later became a contractorwhen a route was available. Most peoplearound Laurel know Bill because he hasgiven so much of his time helping out inthe schools, coaching sports and donatinghis bus for trips.

Bill abstains from voting on any issuesthat have to do with school bus issues.

Furthermore, school bus contractors inthe state of Delaware are not state employ-ees. We are subcontractors paid accordingto a formula based on route mileage. Nei-ther he, nor any other school board mem-bers, would have any influence over thestate bus formula.

Bus contractors only get paid accordingto their contract. We have no state bene-fits. No health insurance, no life insurance,no paid holidays or vacations. If our busesdon’t run, we don’t get paid.

To the state auditor, Thomas WagnerJr.: That is pretty black-and-white. Maybeyou should spend more time investigatingyour own house, because the people ofLaurel spoke when they elected BillOtwell.Donna ReedLaurel

Tony Windsor is a blessingSeaford is blessed with many talented

people. Among the very best is TonyWindsor. Not only is he a prolific “home-sy” writer, but his great Elvis renditionsand country music, Christian, and patriotic

songs keep his audiences enthusiasticallyentertained. He has performed for theAcorn Club three times. We look forwardto his return soon.Eleanor HickeyMusic chairmanAcorn ClubSeaford

Fresh perspectives good for townWe are candidates for the office of

commissioner of Bridgeville. Therefore,we feel compelled to respond to Mr.Conaway’s Feb. 15 letter in the SeafordStar.

As new residents of Bridgeville, wehave been impressed by the welcome wehave received from the citizens, mer-chants, municipal employees and town of-ficials. At town meetings and public hear-ings we have been encouraged to volun-teer our time and become involved in thetown’s progress. We are answering thatcall.

We embrace the concept that allBridgeville residents have input into deci-sions that determine our future. As com-missioners, we will commit our time, tal-ent, experience and expertise to ensure thatthe needs and concerns of all our town res-

idents are carefully heard and fairly ad-dressed. As elected officials that is our ob-ligation.

Bridgeville is changing, change put inmotion by the current commissioners. Aswe recognize the contributions of our cur-rent commissioners, we also recognize theimportance of fresh perspectives. We be-lieve both combined best serveBridgeville’s continued progress. Wepledge to respect our town’s heritage whilewe shape our future together. We ask foryour support. We live in Bridgeville, andwe truly are home now. Mike Harrigan Kevin Fallon Bridgeville

Thanks for attending partyWe would like to thank everyone for at-

tending our 50th wedding anniversary re-newal and reception. We had a great timeand were glad we could share it with all ofyou. We also would like to thank everyonefor all of the great gifts we received. Theywere greatly appreciated. It is very gratify-ing to have such wonderful friends in agreat community.Hoyet and Nellie JusticeLaurel

House fire in BridgevilleThe Delaware State Fire Marshal’s of-

fice investigated a house fire that occurredon Wednesday, Feb. 14, at approximately2:11 p.m. on the 400 block of Walnut St.in Bridgeville.

The Bridgeville Fire Department re-sponded to the scene and was assisted bythe Greenwood Fire Department. Upon ar-rival, firefighters encountered light smokeon the first floor and fire confined to theceiling joist.

The home, owned by Daniel Driscoll,was not occupied when the fire started.The homeowners returned home to findthe fire and called 911. The home wasequipped with working smoke detectors.

Investigators with the Delaware StateFire Marshal’s office have determined thatthe fire originated in the ceiling above thefurnace and was caused by an accidentalfurnace malfunction. Damages were esti-mated at $2,500.

Traffic stop nets other chargesA routine traffic stop in east Seaford

last week resulted in several charges, in-cluding possession of a firearm and pos-session of marijuana.

According to police, on Feb. 13, at ap-proximately 2:16 p.m., a Seaford PoliceDepartment officer saw a vehicle commitseveral traffic violations in the eastSeaford area. The officer stopped the vehi-cle in the Douglass Street area.

Theron M. Williams, 29, of Seaford,who was driving the car, was arrested on11 traffic charges. According to police, theofficer found 10.1 grams of marijuana anda .22-caliber revolver, both in the trunk ofthe vehicle.

Williams was charged with possessionof firearm during commission of a felony;possession of a firearm by a person pro-hibited; carrying a concealed deadlyweapon; possession of a weapon in a safeschool zone; possession of marijuana with-in 1,000 feet of a school; possession ofmarijuana within 300 feet of a church;possession with intent to deliver marijua-na; maintaining a vehicle for keeping con-trolled substances; possession of marijua-na; possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was taken to justice of the PeaceCourt #4 where he was released on a$23,650 unsecured bond pending arraign-ment at a later date.

Therrill L. Riddick, 20, of Seaford, whowas a passenger in the car, was chargedwith possession of marijuana. He was re-leased on a summons pending a court ap-pearance at a later date.

Fatal crash near FrankfordThe Delaware State Police Collision Re-

construction Unit is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Thursday,Feb. 15, at approximately 7 p.m., on Sussex380 west of U.S 113, near Frankford.

According to police, a 2000 Ford Tau-rus operated by Michelle Austin, 27, ofDelmar, was traveling west on Sussex 380at an apparent unsafe speed. As the Taurusrounded a curve to the left, Austin lostcontrol of it and the Taurus traveled off thenorth edge of the roadway.

Austin then overcorrected to the leftand the Taurus came back onto the road-way, crossed both lanes, and then exitedthe south edge of the roadway. The Taurusthen struck a utility pole on its driver’sside door.

Austin, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Passenger killed in one-car crashOn Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2:21 a.m.,

Delaware troopers responded to Delaware54 just east of Sussex 417 in reference to asingle vehicle fatal crash.

A 2000 silver Lincoln LS, operated byAaron K. Willey, 26, of Seaford, was trav-eling westbound on Delaware 54 when thelost control of the vehicle on a curve. TheLincoln traveled off of the north edge ofthe roadway and struck a tree on the dri-ver’s side.

Willey was transported to Peninsula Re-gional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md., withmultiple internal and external injuries. Hewas admitted in stable condition.

The right front seat passenger, Barry L.Kingsbury Jr., 27, of Bridgeville, was pro-nounced dead at the crash scene.

Neither occupant in the vehicle waswearing a seat belt. Alcohol and speed aresuspected factors in this crash. This inves-tigation is ongoing and no charges havebeen filed yet. Witnesses to this crash areasked to call investigators at 645-8221.

Aggressive drivers citedIn the first week of a statewide enforce-

ment and awareness initiative to stop ag-gressive driving, Delaware law enforce-ment officers issued 80 citations to driversfor aggressive driving behaviors, and an-other 20 to unlicensed, unbelted and unin-sured motorists.

In 2006, aggressive driving behaviorswere responsible for 52 percent of all fatalcrashes in Delaware.

The first phase of the campaign will oc-

cur in Feb. and March, and resume againin July. In all, six state and local policeagencies will conduct additional aggres-sive driving patrols. A new element of thisyear’s campaign is the placement of road-way signs throughout the state encourag-ing motorists to call 911 to report aggres-sive drivers. For details, visit the Web sitewww.state.de.us/highway.

Police investigating altercationDelaware State Police are investigating

an altercation that took place Thursday,Feb. 15, after a basketball game at SussexCentral High School.

At approximately 9 p.m., as the crowdwas leaving the game, an apparent alterca-tion took place outside the school, policesaid. During this altercation, people shout-ed that someone had a gun. This causedpeople who were outside to run back intothe school.

As people were coming back into theschool, a 21-year-old woman, who is ninemonths pregnant, was knocked to theground. The subjects who were apparentlyin the altercation then fled the area.

The pregnant woman was transported toBeebe Medical Center and her condition isunknown at this time.

There were four troopers, including acanine officer, working at the basketballgame. When the altercation took place, acall went out for assistance and additionaltroopers as well as officers from George-town and Millsboro police departments re-sponded to the scene.

This incident remains under investiga-tion by the School Resource Officer andadditional details will be released whenthey become available.

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2 CIVIL WAR BOOKS,good cond., $700. 652-6316. 2/22

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DINING TABLE, Old Lion’shead & claw foot, 42” roundw/one leaf, oak, good cond.$750. Call bet. 9 am - noon.875-0397. 2/15

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QUEEN SIZE WATERBED, dbl. ladder w/heatercontrol, frame & headboardw/lights & mirror, also, 6sets of sheets incl. $100.Over-stuffed Rocker, brownpattern, good cond., $25.875-5667. 2/8

FULL BED FRAME w/head-board & footboard, lt.maple, gently used, $50.Black steel frame full sizefuton w/black mattress,gently used, $100. 875-3066. 2/8

KITCHEN TABLE, lt. solidwood, 40” x 36” w/16” leaf &4 windsor style back woodchairs, $150 firm. 2 extrachairs, $50. 875-3066. 2/8

48 MEN’S TIES, many pat-terns, asking $55. Call Ron,410-896-3980. 2/8

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EXERCISE MACHINE,new, still in box, $175. 875-7312. 2/8

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SEARS WASHER $300OBO,less than a year old.245-9519. 2/8

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TWO KITTENS (Sisters), 4months old, everythingincl., litter box, collars, toys,very friendly. Asking $100OBO. Call Tyler at 448-6928 or Randi at 382-6329.2/8

BEAGLE PUPPIES, 8 wks.old, 2 males, 2 females,$100 pair. 542-6316. 1/25

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LEGALS

PUBLIC NOTICEOn Thursday, March 8,

2007, at 4:00 p.m. localtime or as soon as possiblethereafter, the Board of Ad-justment of Laurel will andsit in the Conference Roomof the Mayor and Council ofLaurel, 201 MechanicStreet, Laurel, Delaware, topublicly hear and determinethe matter of granting avariance unto CentenaryUnited Methodist Church,concerning property locat-ed at 200 Market Street,Sussex County tax mapand Town of Laurel accountnumber 4-32/8.06/117, forthe purpose of installing anadditional ground sign onthe above reference parcel,which will not meet theTown of Laurel’s Zoning Or-dinance Signage Section8.2, signs in the T-C TownCenter District. This proper-ty is located in a Town Cen-ter District (T-C).

You are hereby notifiedto be present with you wit-nesses, other evidence,and counsel, if you haveany, and to attend the de-termination of the Board ofAdjustment.

Such hearing may be ad-journed from time to timewithout further written no-tice.

Issued this 16th day ofFebruary 2007.

Board of AdjustmentThe Town of Laurel

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PUBLIC NOTICEOn Thursday, March 8,

2007, at 4:30 p.m. localtime or as soon as possiblethereafter, the Board of Ad-justment of Laurel will andsit in the Conference Roomof the Mayor and Council ofLaurel, 201 MechanicStreet, Laurel, Delaware, topublicly hear and determinethe matter of granting avariance unto PrestigeHomes, Inc., concerning avacant lot located on WestSixth Street, Sussex Coun-ty tax map and Town ofLaurel account number 4-32/8.06/14, for the purposeof subdividing the parcelinto two parcels on theabove reference parcel,which will not meet theTown of Laurel’s Zoning Or-dinance Single Family Res-idential Use District R-1,Section 5.1, Density Con-trol Table. This property islocated in a Single FamilyResidential Use District (R-1).

You are hereby notifiedto be present with you wit-nesses, other evidence,and counsel, if you haveany, and to attend the de-termination of the Board ofAdjustment.


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14, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. localtime or as soon as possiblethereafter, the PlanningCommission will be holdinga public hearing in theMayor and Council Cham-bers of the Laurel Town Of-fice, 201 Mechanic Street,Laurel, Delaware, to pub-licly hear a preliminary siteplan submission fromPatrick Vanderslice con-cerning property located atRoute 13 North and Dis-count Land Road, SussexCounty tax map and Townof Laurel account number2-32/12.00/63, 63.07, &63.08, for the purpose ofconstructing commercialbuildings on the above ref-erenced parcels. This prop-erty is located in a C-BCommercial Business Dis-trict.

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NOTICEEstate of Pearl

Chaffinch, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate ofPearl Chaffinch, who de-parted this life on the 9thday of January, A.D. 2007late of Seaford, DE wereduly granted unto BenjaminF. Chaffinch on the 2nd dayof February, A.D. 2007, andall persons indebted to thesaid deceased are requiredto make payments to thesaid Executor withoutdelay, and all persons hav-ing demands against thedeceased are required toexhibit and present thesame duly probated to thesaid Executor on or beforethe 9th day of September,A.D. 2007 or abide by thelaw in this behalf.

Executor: Benjamin F. Chaffinch

313 N. Bradford St.,Seaford, DE 19973

David L. WilsonRegister of Wills

2/15/3tc

NOTICEEstate of Doris Y. Mc-

Quay, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate ofDoris Y. McQuay, who de-

parted this life on the 18thday of November, A.D.2006 late of Laurel, DEwere duly granted unto Pa-tricia A. Menser on the 2ndday of February, A.D. 2007,and all persons indebted tothe said deceased are re-quired to make payments tothe said Executrix withoutdelay, and all persons hav-ing demands against thedeceased are required toexhibit and present thesame duly probated to thesaid Executrix on or beforethe 18th day of July, A.D.2007 or abide by the law inthis behalf.

Executrix: Patricia A. Menser

1107 Walnut Street,Delmar, MD 21875


2/15/3tc

NOTICEEstate of Betty Louise

Scaggs, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate ofBetty Louise Scaggs, whodeparted this life on the31st day of December, A.D.2006 late of Laurel, DEwere duly granted untoRobin D. Smith on the 5thday of February, A.D. 2007,and all persons indebted to

the said deceased are re-quired to make payments tothe said Executrix withoutdelay, and all persons hav-ing demands against thedeceased are required toexhibit and present thesame duly probated to thesaid Executrix on or beforethe 31st day of August, A.D.2007 or abide by the law inthis behalf.

Executrix: Robin D. Smith

27781 Crittenden Court,Salisbury, MD 21801

Attorney:James A. Yori, Esq.Fuqua & YoriP.O. Box 250Georgetown, DE 19947


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NOTICEEstate of Oliver H. Hast-

ings, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Administra-tion upon the estate of Oliv-er H. Hastings who depart-ed this life on the 13th dayof September, A.D. 2006late of Delmar, DE wereduly granted unto David W.

Hastings on the 5th day ofFebruary, A.D. 2007, and allpersons indebted to thesaid deceased are requiredto make payments to thesaid Administrator withoutdelay, and all persons hav-ing demands against thedeceased are required toexhibit and present thesame duly probated to thesaid Administrator on or be-fore the 13th day of May,A.D. 2007 or abide by thelaw in this behalf.

Administrator: David W. Hastings16929 Laurel Rd.,Laurel, DE 19956

Attorney:William Schab, Esq.Schab & BarnettP.O. Box 755Georgetown, DE 19947


2/15/3tc

NOTICEEstate of Wayne T. Little-

ton, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate ofWayne T. Littleton, who de-parted this life on the 1st

day of January, A.D. 2007late of Laurel, DE were dulygranted unto Craig Littletonon the 26th day of January,A.D. 2007, and all personsindebted to the said de-ceased are required tomake payments to the saidExecutor without delay, andall persons having de-mands against the de-ceased are required to ex-hibit and present the sameduly probated to the saidExecutor on or before the1st day of September, A.D.2007 or abide by the law inthis behalf.

Executor: Craig Littleton

32930 Bi State Blvd.,Laurel, DE 19956

Attorney:Stephen P. Ellis, Esq.Sergovic & EllisP.O. Box 875Georgetown, DE 19947


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PUBLIC AUCTION VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007 - 11:00 a.m. Location: 301 South Market Street, Blades, Delaware. Traveling on US 13 in Seaford, Delaware, turn West onto Concord Road (Rd. 20) towards Blades. Proceed 9/10 mile and turn left onto Market Street. Continue 1/10 mile to property on the right - On the corner of Market Street & Third Street. Signs will be posted.

This two bedroom home with livingroom, kitchen, mud room and full bath is situated on a corner lot approximately 49.85’ x 126.58’ x 50’ x 127.38’, containing 6,338 square feet of land, more or less. The home has ceiling fans throughout and is equipped with 100 amp electric service, electric baseboard heat, brick fireplace in the livingroom, gas hot water heater, GE washer, Tappan gas range and Frigidaire refrigerator. Recent upgrades will include an updated kitchen, fresh interior & exterior paint, and new win - dow trims. The entire property is fenced in and there is a detached 6’ x 8’ storage build - ing in the spacious back yard. The property enjoys the convenience of town water and sewer.

Sussex County Tax Map Parcel # 1-32-1.15-56.00 Call our office today for more infor - mation or to schedule your private showing.

Real Estate Terms: Purchaser shall pay $5,000 down payment day of sale with cash or certified check made payable to Wilson’s Auction Sales, the balance to be paid within 45 days. Purchaser to pay all cost of examination, preparing and transferring the deed. Purchaser shall pay 3/4% and the seller shall pay 3/4% of the Delaware 1 1/2% State Realty Transfer Tax. Property also subject to a 1 1/2% Sussex County Realty Transfer Tax with 3/4% to be paid by the seller and 3/4% to be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall pay any and all other property transfer tax and fees. If the above terms are not complied with, the down payment shall be forfeited. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, but it is their intent to sell the property. This property is being sold “as is and where is” with no expressed or implied warranty. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

Auctioneer’s Note: Don’t miss this Public Auction of Real Estate. Visit our web site for a deed description.

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PUBLIC AUCTION VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007 - 1:00 p.m. Location: 509 North Cannon Street, Bridgeville, Delaware. Traveling on US 13 in Bridgeville, Delaware, turn West at Weller’s Utility Trailer onto North Main Street. Proceed 7/10 mile and turn right onto Church Street. Go 1/10 mile and turn left onto North Cannon Street. Proceed 1/10 mile to house on the left. Signs will be posted.

This two bedroom home with livingroom, din - ingroom, kitchen, and full bath is situated on a lot approximately 60’ x 160’ containing 9600 square

feet of land, more or less. The home has hardwood floors throughout and is equipped with electric baseboard heat, electric hot water heater, Maytag stacking washer/dryer, GE stove and GE refrigerator. The exterior is protected with vinyl siding and an updated asphalt shingle roof. There is a 6’ x 10’ detached storage building in the large fenced in back yard, and the property enjoys the convenience of town water and sewer.

Sussex County Tax Map Parcel # 1-31 10.12 103.00

Call our office today for more information or to schedule your private showing.

Real Estate Terms: Purchaser shall pay $5,000 down payment day of sale with cash or certified check made payable to Wilson’s Auction Sales, the balance to be paid within 45 days. Purchaser to pay all cost of examination, preparing and transferring the deed. Purchaser shall pay 3/4% and the seller shall pay 3/4% of the Delaware 1 1/2% State Realty Transfer Tax. Property also subject to a 1 1/2% Sussex County Realty Transfer Tax with 3/4% to be paid by the seller and 3/4% to be paid by the purchaser. Purchaser shall pay any and all other property transfer tax and fees. If the above terms are not complied with, the down payment shall be forfeited. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, but it is their intent to sell the property. This property is being sold “as is and where is” with no expressed or implied warranty. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printed material.

Auctioneer’s Note: Don’t miss this Public Auction of Real Estate in the town of Bridgeville. Visit our web site for a complete deed description.

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NOTICEEstate of Grace B.

Wehrell, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate ofGrace B. Wehrell, who de-parted this life on the 9thday of August, A.D. 2006late of Delmar, DE wereduly granted unto EdwardC. Bierma on the 29th day

of January, A.D. 2007, andall persons indebted to thesaid deceased are requiredto make payments to thesaid Executor withoutdelay, and all persons hav-ing demands against thedeceased are required toexhibit and present thesame duly probated to thesaid Executor on or beforethe 9th day of April, A.D.2007 or abide by the law in

this behalf.Executor:

Edward C. Bierma16 Farmington Court,

Chevy Chase, MD 20815David L. WilsonRegister of Wills

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NOTICEEstate of Harry D.

Wright, Deceased.

Notice is hereby giventhat Letters of Administra-tion upon the estate ofHarry D. Wright, who de-parted this life on the 19thday of January, A.D. 2007late of Delmar, DE wereduly granted unto Wanda L.Wright on the 30th day ofJanuary, A.D. 2007, and allpersons indebted to thesaid deceased are requiredto make payments to thesaid Administratrix withoutdelay, and all persons hav-ing demands against thedeceased are required toexhibit and present thesame duly probated to thesaid Administratrix on or be-fore the 19th day of Sep-tember, A.D. 2007 or abideby the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Wanda L. Wright

18690 Line Church Rd.,Delmar, DE 19940


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NOTICEEstate of Minnie T. Dulis,

Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Administra-tion WWA upon the estateof Minnie T. Dulis, who de-parted this life on the 18thday of December, A.D.2002 late of Laurel, DEwere duly granted untoMary D. Gibbons on the25th day of January, A.D.2007, and all persons in-debted to the said de-ceased are required tomake payments to the saidAdministratrix WWA withoutdelay, and all persons hav-

ing demands against thedeceased are required toexhibit and present thesame duly probated to thesaid Administratrix WWA onor before the 18th day ofAugust, A.D. 2003 or abideby the law in this behalf.

Administratrix WWA: Mary D. Gibbons

38001 St. George Rd.,Delmar, DE 19940


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NOTICE OF BIDThe Town of Laurel is ac-

cepting sealed bids for twoseparate parcels of surplusproperty in the corporatetown limits. Both parcelsare approved as buildinglots and are described asfollows:

Lot 1 — Zoned R-1, lo-cated on West Sixth Street,between 421 and 425 WestSixth Street, tax map #4-32/8.06/16. The parcel has122 feet +/- of frontagealong Broadcreek. The min-imum sealed bid price is$44,187.50.

Lot 2 — Zoned R-2, lo-cated on Seventh Street,between 522 and 526 Sev-enth Street, tax map #4-32/8.06/228.03. The mini-mum sealed bid price is$45,187.50

Bid forms may be pickedup at the Code Enforce-ment Office or Laurel TownOffice, 201 MechanicStreet, Laurel, Delaware,Monday through Friday,9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Deadline for acceptingsealed bids will be Wednes-

day, February 28, 2007,5:00 p.m. Bids will beopened and made public atthe Mayor and Councilmeeting, scheduled forMonday, March 5, 2007,beginning at 7:00 p.m. Set-tlement must occur withinthirty days of acceptance ofbid.

1/25, 2/8, 2/22

TOO LATE TOCLASSIFY:

YARD SALE: Fri. & Sat.,Oak Lane Dr., Laurel (be-hind old French’s). Misc.household, 2 BR suites,cherry cling, $600 ea. set.

WANTED: Do you havebooks you’ve read that arefilling up closet space? I’llcome pick them up fromyou. 875-3099.

FREECLASSIFIEDSPersonal Items for Sale.

No Vendors Please.

Call 629-9788,send to:

P.O. Box 1000, Seaford,DE 19973, or email:

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CITY OF SEAFORD

Municipal Election – March 5, 2007

The City of Seaford Municipal Election will be held on Monday, March 5, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 414 High Street, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. E.S.T. and 8:00 p.m. E.S.T.

One (1) Council Member will be elected for a (3) year term. All candidates must have filed by 500 p.m., E.S.T., February 16, 2007. Any

candidate who withdraws his/her name must do so in writing. Any candidate who withdraws his/her name after 5:00 p.m., E.S.T., February 16, 2007 will still appear on the official ballot for election.

Anyone eighteen (18) years of age or older who is a bona fide resident to be eligible to vote, must be registered at the Seaford City Hall by 5:00 p.m., E.S.T., February 16, 2007. A nonresident property owner to be eligible to vote must be owner of record for a period of six (6) months immediately preceding the date of the Annual Municipal Election (September 1, 2006) and shall have one vote provided he or she is registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” maintained at the City Hall.

The City of Seaford has independent registration procedures for the Annual Municipal Election . To vote, you must meet the eligibility require - ments and be registered on the “Books of Registered Voters” maintained at City Hall.

A person shall be required to register only one time. You are urged to check your registration if you did not vote in the last municipal election.

All voters will need to show proof of residency which may be a State of Delaware driver’s license, a federal or state tax return with address, a City of Seaford utility bill or real estate property tax bill, or other acceptable proof of residency or ownership.

City of Seaford Dolores J. Slatcher City Manager

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Feeney cele-brated their 50th wedding anniversary onJan. 18, 2007, at Chef Fred’s ChesapeakeSteakhouse, Salisbury, Md., with numer-ous family members. The Feeneys weremarried on Jan. 18, 1957, in CentenaryUnited Methodist Church, Laurel, by theRev. David W. Baker Jr.

Mrs. Bonnie Feeney is the daughter ofthe late John and Ila Wood of Greensboro,Md. Mr. Feeney is the son of the late LeoP. and Thelma Feeney of Salisbury, Md.Among the guests at the anniversary cele-bration were three of the original weddingparty .

Mrs. Feeney retired after 32 years withWicomico County Board of Education.She taught elementary school at Fruitland

Primary School in Fruitland, Md., and re-tired in July 1987. Mr. Feeney retired after28 years at Suburban Propane, Fruitland,in February 1996.

They are planning an anniversary tripin spring or summer 2007.

Melissa Marie Moore was married toDr. Benjamin R. O’Neal on Sunday, June11, 2006 at 5 o’clock at the WeddingPavilion in Walt Disney World, Lake Bue-na Vista, Fla.

The bride is the daughter of Benjaminand Patricia Moore of Bridgeville. Thegroom is the son of Richard and IreneO’Neal of Laurel.

The bride’s maternal grandmother isMary Donovan of Bridgeville.

The Rev. Jack Day presided over theceremony, which also featured JasonKarnes, friend of the couple, who providedvocal and piano accompaniment.

The bride, given in marriage by her fa-ther, wore an ivory Demetrios A-linegown. The fitted bodice featured a floraldesign embroidered with champagnethreading and crystals. The gown finishedwith silk organza overlay and a chapeltrain. The bride’s veil was chapel length aswell and was crowned with a tiara combof crystals and pearls. The bride carried abouquet of ivory miniature calla lilies,light blue delphinium, and lily-of-the val-ley hand tied with an ivory satin cuff and

finished with Mickey Mouse-shaped ac-cents of light blue Swarovski crystals.

The maid of honor was Mandi Wein-gard, friend of the bride, Smyrna. Brides-maids were Shelley Ash, cousin of thebride, Lexington, Ky., and Lori Witzke,friend of the bride, Greenwood. The juniorbridesmaid was Megan Howard, cousin ofthe bride, Seaford.

The attendants all wore ice-blue chiffonfloor-length gowns with crystal beading onthe straps and across the empire waistline.They all carried smaller bouquets similarto the bride’s. The flower girl was KyraGill, friend of the couple, Port Orange,Fla. She carried an ivory rose wandwrapped in ivory satin and blue mist chif-fon.

Program and bubble attendants for theceremony were Daniel and Aaron Howard,cousins of the bride, Seaford. The guestbook attendant was Anna Kukulka, friendof the couple, Gainesville, Fla.

The groom wore a black four-buttonnotch-collar tuxedo with ivory vest and tie.Steve Ladendorf, friend of the couple,Gainesville, Fla., served as best man. Thegroomsmen were Randall Barber of

Gainesville and Matt Willey, cousin of thebride, Seaford. The ringbearer was JaredWilley, cousin of he bride, Seaford. Allmale attendants wore black four-buttonnotch-collar tuxedos with blue mosaicvests and black ties.

The reception following the ceremony

was held at Ariel’s Restaurant in Disney’sBeach Club resort.

Following their honeymoon at the WaltDisney World resort, the couple now re-side in Gainesville, where Mr. O’Neal is aclinical pharmacist at North Florida Re-gional Medical Center.


Did You Say ‘Nifty Swifty?’

No, You Said, ‘Look Who’s

Turning 50!!’

Gonnie! Happy 50th

Birthday 2/21/57

“NIFTY NIFTY

BUCK IS FIFTY” FEBRUARY 24TH

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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People

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Feeney

Feeneys celebrate 50thanniversary

Newlyweds Melissa Marie and Dr. Benjamin R. O’Neal pose with Minnie and MickeyMouse. The O’Neals were married at Walt Disney World.

Moore and O’Neal are married

Moriah Reid, 7, of Laurel, MissDelaware National Pre-Teen Petite inAugust 2006, recently participated in anational pageant competition in Orlan-do, Fla.

She is the daughter of Warren andMichelle Reid.

She is the granddaughter of Dave andDebbie Kiser and Bill and Andrea Reid,Mardella, Md., and the great-granddaugh-ter of Kirk Banks of Laurel, Emily Kiserof Salisbury and Roy Rowan of Balti-more, Md.

Reid participatesin national pageant

Bethesda United MethodistChurch is located seven or eightmiles from Laurel just offDelaware 24 east. It sits seeminglyabandoned now after being in usesince being built in 1879. The con-gregation itself actually goes backto 1816.

The church really isn’t aban-doned, though, as long as peoplelike former trustee Joe Messick, hiswife, Phyllis, and Joe’s brother,Alvin, have anything to do with it.They keep a constant watch on their for-mer place of worship and finally are goingto see it preserved for future generations.

The church sits on 1 and 1/4 acres ofstate land and the Trap Pond Nature Trailends right next to the old cemetery wheregenerations of Laurel families with nameslike Timmons, Lecates, Gordy and Mes-sick are buried. The church could havegone the way of many others as Joe, sever-al years before it was in the state’s hands,found several wadded up newspapers andother hints that maybe there were plans bysomeone to torch it.

The last service was held in 1971 andPastor Roland Tice was the minister. Pas-tor Roland had much to say about his firstchurch in his charge in 1971. “People’slives were changed in that church,” hesaid. “They were excellent people... theyprovided my learning.”

Roland had to preach at three churchesevery Sunday morning, at 9, 10 and 11a.m. One of the churches was Bethesdaand Roland said some Sunday nights therewere as few as eight people there.

Said Roland, after a pause in the con-versation on the phone, “I think theyhelped me more than I helped them.” So itis that these old country churches tell thestory of communities all over America andBethesda Church in Pepperbox is no dif-ferent.

As we walked through the 128-year-oldcemetery, Joe and Phyllis told me abouteach gravesite and did a little reminiscingalong the way.

“I remember sleeping through one re-vival service,” laughed Phyllis. She alsoremembers “going to church early in 1958and coming out and there was three inchesof snow on the ground.”

“Revivals were always a happy time forthe church,” she added.

Joe Warrington supplied the lumber forthe community hall that was torn down afew years ago. At its height, the communi-ty house served oyster dinners to close to1,000 people. Extra help was brought inand the dinners cost $1.50 each. Joe War-rington sold tickets sitting on the fender ofhis car.

Joe Messick said that the MethodistYouth Fellowship was a big part of thechurch and kept him interested in hisformative years in the 1950s. And like allthe country churches around here, “part of

the pride of the church was the softballteams,” said Joe, as he pointed across theroad to the location of the old softballfield. A few of the players were Danny andRicky DeFelice, Bruce and Johnny Bra-sure, Joe and many others over the years.

Former Laurel resident Lonnie Hearnhas put the church history on a video andLynn Parks, in her story, tells you muchabout the character of the church itself.But I do know that Bethesda and churcheslike it meant an awful lot to generations ofAmericans. If you don’t think so, listen toJoe: “I was raised up in that church andwe plan to be buried here when our timecomes,” he said. Amen!

The Laurel Alumni Association willhold its annual general meeting on March13 at 7 p.m. at Laurel High School. Allalumni are asked to attend and support theassociation.

The other annual alumni event has beenset for March 31. “Dog Day” will be aspecial reunion for all former Bulldogfootball teams. The Odd Fellows will pro-

vide their famous oyster sandwiches andhomemade ice cream for the event.

Of course the alumni association willhave its “Cow Pie Drop” again this year.There will also be a card and memorabiliashow with perhaps 15 dealers. Skip Wrightis in charge of this and Chuck Pugh isevent chairman. For more information call302-875-4851.

The group of avid race fans that meetsat Joe Massey’s in Seaford every Sundayduring race season had a remarkableturnout Sunday. Fifty-five “Start Your En-gines” enthusiasts gathered to root fortheir favorites and to enjoy some of thebest food around. Joe, with his old garageatmosphere, has really created a fun place.He was worried about having his checker-board floor waxed for the weekend, butwhen he got home his worries were over,as Frank Dean, one of the biggest support-ers of the event, had it done for him. Un-known to Frank at the time, he was select-ed as the person to help make the event asuccess this past year. This is a great groupof people who really enjoy their friend-ships and no, Paul Viehman was not theunfeatured speaker.

I’m sure everyone has heard that Rea-gan Auctions of Seaford will hold a hugeCivil War memorabilia sale at the StateFairgrounds in Harrington on March 17.Guns, uniforms, swords books, pictures —just everything Civil War for all the collec-tors. Scott is very excited about this one,one of his most exciting sales.

Now that the annual Mayor’s SeedSpitting Contest has been done away with,who will be “The King of the Spitters?”Joe Conaway, who won it a few times forBridgeville, or last year’s champion MayorMike Wyatt of Georgetown. Well, only thesands, or maybe seeds, of time can answerthat one. One thing for sure, I am not ask-ing Mr. Joe. No siree.

I recently received a very interestingletter from Dick Evans, who now residesin Annapolis but was born and raised inSharptown. The 1951 University ofDelaware baseball team had a strong Sus-sex County representation. Joe Lank ofMilford was the shortstop. Joe Higgins ofSeaford, team captain, was the secondbaseman. Evans was at first and JimmyMoneymaker, also of Seaford, played a lotof third base. Also Bob Brody of Laurel-Sharptown had been on the startingDelaware nine, two years before.

This should be a good lesson for ourpresent players. With enough desire, theytoo can play for some of the larger col-leges.

Dick Evans was also good friends withCarlton “Stretch” Elliott and was part ofhis send-off celebration to the Green BayPackers training camp in 1951.

Dick, thanks for the letter. I can tell thatyou have wonderful memories of that time.

Well, I think I have stretched it outenough for this week so I’ll see youaround folks. Great “talkin’ “ to ya!


Morning Star Publications is publishing its annual Salute to Agriculture. In March thoughts turn to planting as the nation celebrates National Agriculture Week and the first day of spring.

We take this opportunity to focus on the importance of agriculture to Delmarva.

Our 2007 Salute to Agriculture will be included in the March 15 edition of the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers. Place your advertising message in western Sussex County’s highest circulation paid newspaper products.

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News items may be mailedto the Seaford and LaurelStar, 628 W. Stein Hwy.,Seaford, DE 19973. Orthey may be faxed to

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The parents of Joel C. Marveland Michele L. Fenske announcetheir engagement.

Joel is the son of Ronald H.Marvel and Susan B. Messick ofSeaford. Michelle is the daughterof Carol Fenske of Charlotte, N.C.,and James L. Fenske of Vancouver,

Wash.Both Joel and Michelle are

graduates of the University ofNorth Carolina at Charlotte.Michelle is attending the Universi-ty of North Carolina at Charlotte toobtain her master’s degree in socialwork, and Joel is employed at Red-Blue.

The couple will be married atProvidence Baptist Church inCharlotte, N.C. on July 7, 2007.They plan to reside in Charlotte.


“YOU GOTTA DIE FROMSOMETHING.I could drown in a bathtub.”

*SOURCE: National Safety Council, 2004 data**SOURCE: American Cancer Society

Odds of drowning in a bathtub:

11,289 to 1 *Odds of a smoker dying from

a smoking-related illness:About 2 to 1 **

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Division of Public Health

Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

Mr. and Mrs. Tracey andAngela Hill of Laurel an-nounce the engagement oftheir daughter, Brandi LynnHill, to Zachary Scott Riddle.

He is the son of James andMichelle Riddle of Millsboro.

The bride-to-be is a 2005graduate of Sussex TechnicalHigh School and is pursuing anursing degree throughDelaware Technical and Com-munity College.

She is also a part-timeteller at the Bank of Delmar-va.

The groom-to-be is a 2004graduate of Laurel HighSchool.

He is employed by thetown of Millsboro PublicWorks and is a lance corporalin the United States MarineCorps.

The couple has not set awedding date.

Don and Kathy Newson ofDagsboro announce the engage-ment of their daughter, Cheri Re-nee Newson of Seaford, to JacobAllen Hochstedler of Bridgeville,son of Kevin and Cathi Hochst-edler of Bridgeville.

The bride-to-be is a 2004 grad-uate of Epworth Christian Schooland will graduate in May fromDelaware Technical & CommunityCollege with an associate degreein architectural engineering. She isemployed at Axiom Engineering inGeorgetown.

Her fiancé is a 2004 graduate ofSussex Technical High School andwill graduate in May fromDelaware Technical & CommunityCollege with an associate degreein general business. He is em-ployed at Invista in Seaford and H& M Bay in Federalsburg, Md.

An October 2007 wedding isplanned.

Brandi Lynn Hill and Zachary Scott Riddle

Hill, Riddle to be married

Cheri Renee Newson and Jacob Allen Hochstedler

Hochstedler,Newson to wed

Joel C. Marvel and Michele L. Fenske

Fenske, Marvel plan to wed


Laurel Star SportsLaurel Star Sports

Laurel senior Tiffany Evans helps cut down the net in celebration of the team’s Hen-lopen South championship. Photo by Mike McClure

Bulldogs net win, cut downthe nets as South champsBy Mike McClure

The Laurel varsity girls’ basketballteam clinched the Henlopen South cham-pionship with a win over Woodbridge lastWednesday and celebrated the title bycutting down the net following a homewin over Indian River on Thursday. TheBulldogs face Dover in the HenlopenConference championship on Tuesday,February 20 (see page 46) prior to play-ing in the state tournament this Friday.

On Thursday, Kenisha Wilson scoredfive first quarter points to help the Bull-dogs to a 12-5 lead. Tomorrow Briddellnetted eight of her 10 first half points inthe second quarter to make it 23-12 at thehalf. Wilson and Twyla Hill each addedfive points in the half.

Indian River moved within nine at 29-20 in the third quarter before Hill hit athree on a pass from Tomorrow Briddell.Hill scored four more points in the quar-ter for a 38-24 Laurel lead at the end ofthe third quarter.

In the fourth, Tykia Briddell hit athree-pointer to key an 18-0 run for the58-31 Bulldog win. Tomorrow Briddellscored 22 points, Hill had 15 points, andTykia Briddell added nine points for Lau-rel, which cut the net down following thevictory. The Henlopen South champi-onship is the program’s first in 11 years.

“It feels good to win the Southern Di-vision. We didn’t think we were going tobe this good (at the beginning of the sea-son),” said freshman guard TomorrowBriddell.

“We worked hard,” sophomore guardTykia Briddell, Tomorrow’s sister, added.“I’m scared (going into the conferencechampionship and state tournament) but

Laurel’s Tomorrow Briddell goes in for alayup last Thursday in Laurel. Briddellhad 22 points in the win over Indian Riv-er. Photo by Mike McClure

I’m looking forward to it. We need towork hard and go in with a positive atti-tude.”

“It feels good. I have something toleave high school with, knowing we ac-complished something,” said seniorTwyla Hill. “It’s (conference champi-onship) going to be a big game but we’reready.”

Hill and Tiffany Evans are the loneseniors on a young Bulldog team which isled by first year head coach Kevin Walm-sley with help from assistant coachesDoug Brown and Heather O’Neal.

“They were leaders for us,” Tomorrow


1,000 POINT SCORER- Laurel High Athletic Director Jerry Mears presents 1983Laurel grad Michael Dale with his 1,000 point ball last week at the school. Dale, a su-perintendent of commercial construction in Sudlersville, netted his 1,000th careerpoint in a win over Seaford. “It’s amazing. I can’t believe it’s been 24 years. I’m hon-ored and privileged for the school to have me back,” Dale said. “Being in the com-pany of the great players from this school, it’s a nice reunion.” See story and morephotos on page 43. Photo by Mike McClure

By Mike McClure

Delmar’s senior Darren Collins, whowent undefeated in dual meet competitionduring the regular season, stormedthrough the Henlopen Conference’sheavyweight division to win his first con-ference title last weekend at Sussex Cen-tral High School. Teammate JustinThomas (189) placed second, Laurel’sMatt Parker (140) came in third, and Lau-rel’s Josh Kosiorowski (152) was fourth.

Collins had a pin and a win by techni-cal fall to advance to the first placematch. After taking a 4-1 lead, he flippedCR’s Adrian Tucker over and pinned himat 1:22. Collins placed third in the confer-ence’s heavyweight division last year andfinished fourth and sixth in the 215 pound

F I R S TPLACE-

D e l m a rh e a v y w e i g h tDarren Collins,right, is lockedup with CR’sAdrian Tuckerduring his Hen-lopen Confer-ence champi-onship matchlast weekend.Collins recordeda pin in the firstperiod to win hisfirst conferencechampionship.

Photo by MikeMcClure

class in his first two years at Delmar.“It feels pretty good. Tonight is great

for our school (two wrestlers in the fi-nals),” Collins said.

“I’m looking forward to the states.I’m just going to work even harder thisweek and push harder to win the statechampionship. “

Collins and the Wildcats won a num-ber of dual meet matches against teamsthey hadn’t defeated for a long time.

“It was an adventure. Polytech, wenever thought we’d pull that one off,”said Collins. “Our wrestling coaches areawesome. They always tell me to stay onestep in front of my opponent. I workedhard and my coaches pushed me to the


Collins sweeps throughconference tournament

Thomas, Parker, Kosiorowski also place in top four


Local athletes place in top 10 in state indoor track and field meetThe following local athletes placed in the top 10 in the state indoor track and field

meet last weekend:Boys- 55 meter hurdles- 8. Eliezer Dorelus, Seaford, 8.56; 55 meter dash- 7. Darius

Sivels, Sussex Tech, 6.76; 400- 10. Gernie Purnell, Seaford, 53.09; 4X400- 8. Wood-bridge (Derek Nennstiehl, Reuss Idler, Aaron Morris, Daniel Daisey), 3:45.70; longjump- 7. Keyshawn Purnell, Seaford, 19’ 9 3/4”, 10. Sivels, Sussex Tech, 18’ 2”; triplejump- 8. K. Purnell, Seaford, 38’ 5”; high jump- 1. Derek Page, Seaford, 6’ 2”, 3.Sivels, Sussex Tech, 6’, 4. Tyrone Hickman, Sussex Tech, 5’ 10”; shotput- 6. JaredWhaley, Sussex Tech, 41’ 9”; Pole vault- 1. Brandon Krauss, Sussex Tech, 13’ 3”, 5.Tyler Chaney, Delmarva Christian, 10’ 6”

Girls- 55 meter hurdles- 3. Heather Solomon, Woodbridge, 9.14, 7. Tiamia Black,Sussex Tech 9.77; 4X800 relay- 9. Sussex Tech (Nicole Mahoney, Ellen Rowe, DanaeEvans, Dee Carillo), 10:42.9; 1,600- 10. Mahoney, 5:47.12; 800- 9. Rowe, SussexTech, 2:32.78; pole vault- 6. Page Johnson, Seaford, 7’ 6”, 7. Alyssa Casey, Seaford, 7’6”

Laurel Youth Sports coaches to play LHS varsity boys’ teamThe Laurel Youth Sports basketball coaches will play against the Laurel High varsi-

ty boys’ basketball team in a game this Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Laurel Middle Schoolgym. Several of the varsity players played in the Laurel Youth Sports league.

Seaford’s Page Johnson clears the bar during the Henlopen Conference pole vaultcompetition. Johnson placed first in the conference meet and sixth in the state meet.Photo by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech’s Darius Sivels clears the bar during the high jump competition at theHenlopen Conference meet last week. Sivels came in second in the event in the con-ference meet and was third in the state meet. Photo by Mike McClure


Laurel Stars of the Week

Male Athlete of the Week-Darren Collins- Delmar

Delmar senior Darren Collins enteredthe Henlopen Conference meet with anunbeaten record in dual meets. Althoughhe somehow did not receive the nod foroutstanding wrestler of the tournament,Collins breezed through the heavy-weight division with two pins and a winby technical fall.

Female Athlete of the Week-Tykia Briddell- Laurel

Laurel sophomore Tykia Briddell hasbeen an unsung hero for the HenlopenSouth champion Laurel girls’ basketballteam this season. Briddell, who nettednine points in her team’s win over Indi-an River last Thursday in the regularseason home finale, has proven to be asolid defender for the Bulldogs.

Honorable mention- Justin Thomas- Delmar; Matt Parker- Laurel; Josh Ko-siorowski-Laurel; Marco Hernandez- Laurel; Aaron Givens- Laurel; Alan Preston-Delmar; Antwon Trimball- Laurel; Scott Hall- Laurel; Trent Passwaters- Laurel;Barry Bratten- Delmar; Brandon Krauss- Sussex Tech; Darius Sivels- Sussex Tech;Jared Whaley- Sussex Tech; Tyler Chaney- Delmarva Christian; Kyle Kunzler- Sus-sex Tech; Chris Rickards- Sussex Tech; Alex Thomas- Sussex Tech; Wendell Can-non- Sussex Tech; Jamar Beckett- Sussex Tech; Tomorrow Briddell- Laurel; TwylaHill- Laurel; Katie McMahon- Delmar; Brooke Evans- Delmar; Shannon Wilson-Delmar; Kenisha Wilson- Laurel; Ellen Rowe- Sussex Tech; Nicole Mahoney- Sus-sex Tech; Tiamia Black- Sussex Tech; Brittany Griffin- Sussex Tech

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Laurel boys’ basketball loses to Woodbridge, IRBy Mike McClure

The Laurel varsity boys’ basketballteam closed the season with losses toWoodbridge and Indian River last week.

On Wednesday, Woodbridge broke upa 6-6 tie with a 13-3 run to end the firstquarter. McArthur Risper scored seven ofhis nine first quarter points during the runwhile Vashad Whidbee added six points.

Laurel closed the half with a 6-2 run tomake it 39-25 at the half as David Alberthad two points, two assists and a steal.Albert had six points and Trent Passwa-ters added five first half points. Whidbeenetted 15 and Risper scored 12 points forthe Raiders.

Whidbee’s dunk early in the thirdquarter upped the Raiders’ lead to 45-30.The Bulldogs came back with a 7-0 run tocut Woodbridge’s lead to single digits(45-37) with 3:32 left.

Whidbee and Risper each hit a three-pointer as the Raiders took a 55-39 ad-vantage into the final quarter.

Passwaters and Whidbee each talliedseven third quarter points while Laurel’s

Laurel’s Scott Hall goes to the holeagainst a Woodbridge defender duringlast Wednesday’s game. Hall had 14points in the loss to the Raiders. Photoby Mike McClure

Scott Hall and Risper scored five pointsapiece.

Woodbridge senior Terrance Nockopened the fourth quarter with a basketon a feed from fellow senior McArthurRisper, but the Bulldogs answered with a7-0 surge to make the score 57-48 as Hallnetted five points and Cody Bristowadded a basket on a long pass from Pass-waters following a defensive rebound.Deaven Horne and Risper each scoredfour points to extend the Raiders’ lead to19 (67-48).

Woodbridge went on to win, 70-55, as

Risper scored 24 points and had five as-sists and four steals; Whidbee tallied 22points, six rebounds, and four assists; andJorge Young added 10 points, six re-bounds and three blocks. Hall had 14points and Passwaters contributed 14points, 10 rebounds, and four assists forLaurel. Albert also scored eight pointsand Lance Kelley had eight points and sixassists.

On Friday, Indian River defeated Lau-rel, 71-48. Passwaters led the Bulldogswith 14 points and Bristow added 10points.

Delmar High boys’ basketball team falls to WoodbridgeDelmar senior Barry Bratten scored 15 points in his team’s 71-48 loss to Wood-

bridge last Friday. D.J. White netted 10 points for the Wildcats in the loss.

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AYN’s Jah’lirHenry looks toget past JustinTaylor ofMatthews Con-crete during aLaurel YouthSports basket-ball game lastSaturday.



With the winter sports season windingdown, there was plenty of action for theWildcats’ teams this past week.

Just when you think the girls’ basket-ball team had found the secret of winningafter picking up a couple of wins, lastweek they dropped their final two gamesof the season. On Wednesday evening theydropped a 39-33 decision to Seaford andlost their Friday night contest to Wood-bridge 53-40. In both games, KatieMcMahon led all scorers with a total of 26points. With all the players we have com-ing back next year, the outlook looks a lotbrighter.

Meanwhile, the boys had a little bettergoing 1 and 1 as they defeated Seaford butdropped a 74-48 decision to WoodbridgeFriday evening after leading at halftime.Barry Bratten continued, just as he has allyear, to lead the offense with 15 points inthe Woodbridge game and 19 points in theSeaford win.

And now for the results of the Hen-lopen Conference team wrestling champi-onship that was held over at Sussex Cen-tral this past weekend. The Delmar teamfinished ninth beating out Dover, Seaford,and Woodbridge, but as expected CaesarRodney finished first followed by SussexCentral and Smyrna.

Delmar did get one champion DarrenCollins, as he pinned his man in oneminute and 22 seconds of the first period,and we came within 10 seconds of havinganother champion as Justin Thomas wasleading his opponent by one point with 10seconds to go, and he got up too high onhis man and lost the match 5-4 on a lastsecond reversal. The only other personwho will be representing the Wildcats Fri-day night is Alan Preston, who lost a tough8-6 decision in his final match but finished6th which qualifies him for the tournament.

However, the tournament did end on asour note for the Wildcats as Joe Pete, whohas come along way this season, had achance to go to the states if he had won hismatch Saturday, but in a very tight match,he lost one point for a body slam of hisopponent and lost the match by one point.It’s a shame because I think it would havebeen a good experience for him.

ASSISTS AND ERRORS- The reason Imissed the wrestling tournament lastweekend was because I was attending thefuneral of one of my very good friends,Jack Whitley, who passed away earlier inthe week. Jack and I didn’t even knoweach other although we lived in the samesmall town of Delmar until I transferredfrom Delmar, Md High School to Delmar,Del High School the first week of my sen-ior year.

I really did not want to make this movebecause I would be leaving behind all myfriends whom I had gone all the waythrough school with. But when I wasthreatened with not being able to play soc-cer, I was gone.

There were only 16 seniors in theDelaware school that year, and I made it17. It didn’t take long to become acquaint-ed. I already knew about half of them, butI only knew Jack through watching himplay basketball. He and Bobby Hayman

were the only two boys inthe class on the football squad, so I got toknow him very quickly because a coupleof the players didn’t take too kindly to astrange boy nailing down one of the start-ing positions and let me know it. But be-tween Coach Mitchell and Jack, who wasthe captain of the team, they soon straight-ened thing out. As the season went on, Igot to know and respect Jack even more ashe was quiet and easy going, but when hespoke, everyone listened.

Then, after a pretty good season, 7-3,with only losses to Wi Hi, Georgetown,and William Penn, it was basketball sea-son. I had never played it as a team sport,and he even helped me win a spot on thestarting team by going out to school everyday during the Christmas holiday andpracticing with several of the other boys.We only won about half of the games, butthat was about par for Delmar basketball.

Then came baseball season, and Jackhad never played baseball but agreed tobecome the team manager, and I think hefell in love with the sport because in lateryears he became an ardent Orioles fan andseemed to really enjoy the game.

After graduation, the class sort of scat-tered, and most of the boys got jobs andwere waiting to go in the service as wewere in the middle of World War II, butthe draft age was 21, and most of us weretoo young. However, the draft age wasdropped to 18 the following year, and thatwas when Jack, who had been working onthe railroad, enlisted in the Navy, and Ididn’t’ see much of him even after the warended and he had gone back to work onthe railroad.

Then about 30 years ago we found our-selves living about two miles apart north-east of Delmar, and we found ourselvesfollowing the Wildcat teams to most oftheir games, and after we retired, we evenvisited relatives in Florida most of the timefor two or three weeks in February.

This went on until his health began tofail, and it got so he could not drive or gotto see only a few Wildcat games. Howev-er, one day a week I would take Jack to thedrugstore or bank or wherever he had togo, and then we would go eat breakfast.This went on for about a year, and this,along with a lot of help and care fromAlan and Peggy and the health care work-ers, they made out pretty good. But thentheir health seemed to get worse, and theywere moved to an assisted living home inPocomoke City. And he did not last longdown there. About 10 days ago he wasrushed to PRMC and passed away a cou-ple of days later.

At the funeral, Norris Melvin whom heused to work with on the railroad spoke ofhow much he was liked and respected byhis fellow workers; Jack’s great nephewcould not even get through his thoughts onhow much he and his family thought ofJack. I stumbled through what he hadmeant to me and the rest of Delmar as hehad helped make it a better place when heleft it than it was in when he arrived. Del-mar has had a few people whom I call“Delmar Patriots” and Jack Whitley ranksright up there with the best of them.

Delmar Sports SceneBy Tommy Young

Laurel’s Matt Parker, bottom, looks to roll Cape’s Derek Gay over during the 140pound third place match last Saturday in the Henlopen Conference tournament.Parker earned his fifth pin of the tourney to finish third. Photo by Mike McClure

limit. My coaches think I’m in good shape.I can wrestle a full six minutes and that’swhat it takes to be a champion.”

Collins, who enters the state tourna-ment ranked first in his weight class, willattend Newberry College (SC) followinggraduation from Delmar. Collins heardabout the college through one of his TeamDelaware coaches who knew a wrestlerwho was going there. The Newberry Col-lege wrestling program is ranked in thetop 20 in the nation and offers Collins achance to start as a freshman.

Fellow Wildcat Justin Thomas ad-vanced to the finals in the 189 poundweight class with a pair of pins and a 10-3 win over Cape’s Casey Fagan. Thomastrailed Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas, 1-0after two periods in the championshipmatch. Justin tied the score at 2-2, Alexwent ahead, 3-2, Justin took a 4-3 leadwith 19 seconds left, and Alex secured the5-4 win in the final 10 seconds of thematch.

Laurel’s Matt Parker (140) pinnedCape Henlopen’s Derek Gay (3:08) in thethird place match. It was Parker’s fifthpin in six Henlopen Conference matches.

Teammate Josh Kosiorowski (152) de-feated Delmar’s Alan Preston, 3-2, in theconsolation semifinals to advance to thethird place match. Kosiorowski lost toSmyrna’s Ryan Agan, 12-8, and finishedfourth.

Laurel’s Marco Hernandez (112) fell toLake Forest’s Jeremy Erickson, 10-3,while teammate Aaron Givens (130)earned an 8-5 victory over Cape’s TrevorRicker in a pair of fifth place matches.Preston was also edged by Seaford’s

Trevor Polk and Laurel’s Antwon Trim-ball (171) lost to Seaford Mike Wright, 8-6, in two more fifth place matches. Thetop six finishers in each weight class willadvance to this weekend’s state tourna-ment.

Laurel’s Brett Shockley (125) defeatedMilford’s Edgar Ramirez and Delmar’sJoe Pete (160) came back from a 1-0overtime loss to Lake Forest’s Nick Smithin the consolation quarterfinals to defeatSeaford’s Yvens St. Phard. Both wrestlersplaced seventh in their weight class withthe wins and will serve as alternates inthe state tournament.

Delmar’s Dillon Wien (119) and Tay-lor Ballard (145) and Laurel’s Tony Rubi-no (189) each placed eighth after losses intheir seventh place matches.

Wrestling continued

Laurel’s Josh Kosiorowski, left, goeshead to head with Smyrna’s Ryan Aganin the 171 pound third place match. Ko-siorowski lost the match and finishedfourth in the conference. Photo by MikeMcClure

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D e l m a r ’ sBrooke Evanslooks to pass toa teammate dur-ing last week’sgame againstW o o d b r i d g e .Evans had 10points in the lossto the Raiders.


Delmar girls’ basketball team falls to Woodbridge, 53-40The Delmar varsity girls’ basketball team lost to Woodbridge, 53-40, in the season

finale last Friday in Delmar. The Wildcats trailed, 28-21, at the half and held a 13-11edge in the third quarter before the Raiders outscored them, 14-6, in the final quarter.

Katie McMahon scored 14 points, Brooke Evans had 10 points, and Melanie Twil-ley and Shannon Wilson each had eight points for Delmar


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1,000 point scorers return to Laurel High for Black History MonthThree of Laurel High’s six 1,000 point scorers returned to the school to speak to stu-

dents as part of Black History Month festivities last week. Laurel grads Michael Dale,Nakia Kellam, and Titus Mims signed autographs and gave advice to students during alunchtime presentation.

“The most important thing is to get your education. Your education will get youwherever you want to go in life. And put God first,” said Dale, who became the firstLaurel player to score 1,000 career points.

“Be the best at what you do. Don’t be afraid to be a leader, don’t be a follower,”Mims said.

“Don’t be afraid to step out of your box and explore,” said Kellam, the only femaleplayer to net 1,000 points. “Perseverance is key. Don’t be afraid to fly.”

Titus Mims, A 2000 LHS grad is shown with his 1,000 point ball last week prior to aBlack History Month presentation at the school. Mims works at Nanticoke MemorialHospital and Seaford House and plays ball with many of the students in the summer. Nakia Kellam, a 1994 Laurel graduate is a manager in training in Baltimore. Kellamjoined fellow 1,000 point scorers Titus Mims and Michael Dale at the school for aBlack History Month celebration. Trey Elzey, Hykeem Williams, and Carlos Mitchellwere not present. Photos by Mike McClure

Briddell said of the team’s seniors.“They showed us what we were sup-

posed to do,” added Wilson.

On Wednesday, Laurel topped Wood-bridge, 51-29, to clinch the championship.Tomorrow Briddell scored 19 points andWilson added 18 points.

Laurel girls continued

Bulldog senior Twyla Hill goes in for a layup as teammates Kenisha Wilson, TykiaBriddell, Mariah Dickerson, and Tomorrow Briddell are shown in the background (lto r) during Laurel’s win last Thursday. Photo by Mike McClure

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DELMAR YOUTH HOOPS- Savannah Neubert of Old Mill dribblesthe ball during a Delmar Youth Sports 10 and over girls’ basketballgame last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure


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Raven Roundup- Sussex Tech boys win one of twoBy Mike McClure

The Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team fell to Cape Henlopen last Tuesday beforetopping Lake Forest on Friday.

The Ravens held a 10-9 edge over the Vikings in the first quarter but Cape went onto take a 42-31 lead at the half. Cape Henlopen went on to win, 74-63, despite a 26-18Raven advantage in the final quarter.

Jacob Mitchell led Sussex Tech with 16 points, Andrew Townsend added 11, andCorey Wyatt and Korey Belle netted 10 points apiece.

On Friday, the Ravens led, 45-37, at the half and went on to outscore the Spartans,45-19, in the second half for the 90-56 win. Wyatt led the way with 20 points, Bellescored 16 points, Jeffone Hill tallied 14 points, and Townsend added 10.

Girls lose to Cape, beat Lake- The girls’ team was edged by Cape Henlopen, 55-48,last Tuesday despite holding a 14-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. Brittany Griffinscored 18 points, Leigh Powell had 10 points, Paige Morris added eight, and BethanyCallaway chipped in with seven points for the Ravens.

Griffin netted 25 points, Callaway scored 13 points, and Powell added 12 in a 62-38win over Lake Forest on Friday. The Ravens led, 28-15, at the half and added a 17-6 ad-vantage in the third quarter.

Boys’, girls’ winter track teams place fourth in conference- The Sussex Techboys’ and girls’ winter track teams each placed fourth in the first Henlopen Conferenceindoor track and field meet last Wednesday in Snow Hill.

Darius Sivels placed first in the 55 meters (6.4) and long jump (20’ 11”) and came insecond in the high jump (6’). Brandon Krauss won the pole vault competition (13’) andJared Whaley placed first in the shot put (40’ 11”). Tyrone Hickman also finished thirdin the 55 meters (6.7) and the high jump (5’ 10”).

For the girls, Tiamia Black placed second in the triple jump (29’ 11 1/2”), fourth inthe hurdles, and sixth in the long jump (13’ 6 3/4 “). Black, Shanay Snead, DenaeWhite, and Casey Galon combined to finish third in the 800 meter relay (1:56) withSnead coming in fifth in the 55 meter run.

The 3,200 meter relay team of Nicole Mahoney, Dee Carillo, Denae Evans, and EllenRowe placed second with a time of 11:02. Mahoney also came in second in the 1,600meter run (5:39), Rowe was fourth in the 800 meter run, and Shana Wells placed third inthe high jump (4’ 6”).

Sussex Tech’s Brandon Krauss placed first in the conference and the state in thepole vault. Sussex Tech’s Nicole Mahoney, shown running during the Henlopen Con-ference winter track meet, placed second in the 1,600 in the conference meet and10th in the state meet. Photos by Mike McClure

Sussex Tech’s Chris Rickards, top, placed third in the heavyweight division duringthe Henlopen Conference tournament last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure

Raven wrestlers advance tofinals of Conference tourneyBy Mike McClure

Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomas of Seafordadvanced to the Henlopen Conferencechampionship in the 189 pound weightclass with a pair of pins.

Thomas, who entered the first placematch with a 32-7 record with 19 pins,edged Delmar’s Justin Thomas, 5-4, toplace first in his weight class during theHenlopen Conference tournament lastweekend.

“It feels pretty good. I’ve just beentraining for this since the end of lastyear,” said Thomas. “I just went out thereand I was really, really tight in the firstperiod. I loosened up in the middle of thesecond period.”

Alex led, 1-0 after two periods beforeJustin tied the score at 2-2. Alex wentahead, 3-2, Justin took a 4-3 lead with 19seconds left, and Alex secured the 5-4victory with nine seconds left in thematch.

Thomas, who has been wrestling sincehe was six years old, entered the seasonlooking to win the conference champi-onship and place high in the states. Heenters this weekend’s state tournament asone of the top seeds in the 189 poundweight class.

Sussex Tech’s Jamar Beckett placedsecond in 215 pound weight class at theHenlopen Conference tournament lastweekend. Photo by Mike McClure

Thomas was joined by teammatesWendell Cannon, Jr. and Jamar Beckett inthe finals. Chris Rickards and Kyle Kun-zler also advanced to the third placematches in their weight classes.

“Our practice room really stepped upthis year,” Thomas said.

Cannon (112) had a pin and a 13-7 winover Polytech’s Josh Hall to advance tofinals. He fell to Sussex Central’s ScottLawrence (a transfer from Laurel), 11-6,in the first place match. Lawrence defeat-ed CR’s Chris Keech, 8-6, to advance tothe finals.

Beckett (215) picked up a 3-2 win overMilford’s Chris Drummond in the semifi-nals to advance to the first place match.He was pinned by IR’s Perry Townsend inthe championship and placed second.

Rickards (Hwt.) had a 10-2 win overPolytech’s Brodan Mears in the thirdplace match after a 6-5 loss to CR’s Adri-an Tucker in the semifinals. Kunzler(125) lost to Sussex Central’s JoshLofland by technical fall (16-0) in thethird place match after pinning Laurel’sBrett Shockley in the consolation quarter-finals

Sussex Tech’s Rob Wilgus (152) alsolost to Cape’s Tyler Berl in his seventhplace match.

Sussex Tech’s Kyle Kunzler is shownduring the Henlopen Conference tour-nament’s 125 pound third place match.Kunzler lost the match and finishedfourth in the conference in his weightclass. Photo by Mike McClure


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Laurel Youth Sports basketball results for the week of February 12Fifth and sixth grade- Boys- AYN 56, Matthews Concrete 24- Paul Elliott scored

15 points and Kendall Wootten scored one point for AYN. Joshua James had twopoints for Matthews.

Back Yard Truck and Auto 48, Daye’s Home Improvement 31- Martel Clark net-ted 12 points and Caine Collins added four points for Back Yard while Colby Dayescored four points for Daye’s.

Johnny Janosik’s 26, MAG 22- Bryce Bristow had six points and Tarez Whitescored three points for Johnny’s. Brandon Scott netted six points for MAG.

Girls- Price Automotive 22, O’Neal Brothers 4- Whitney Toadvine scored fourpoints with Ashley Jump adding two points for Price. Cierra Lewis tallied four pointsfor O’Neal’s.

Dutch Inn 12, Seaford 8- Taylor Miller had six points and Shandra Mann addedtwo points for Dutch Inn while Diamond Turner scored two points for Seaford.

Delaware Roadrunners Select Baseball team holding tryoutsThe 13U Delaware Roadrunners Select Baseball Team will hold tryout on Saturday,

March 3 at 11 a.m. at the Greenwood Mennonite School in Greenwood. The rain datewill by Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. The tryouts are open to serious baseball players thatturned 13 after April 30, 2006. If you are interested in trying out, please call 302-249-7957 for more information or visit the team’s website at www.deroadrunners.net.

Seaford Parks and Rec to hold women’s basketball, over 40 leaguesThe Seaford Department of Parks and Recreation (SDPR) will hold a women’s bas-

ketball league and an over 40 league. The leagues will begin in mid March and gameswill be played on weekends. The deadline to sign up is March 9 and the entry fee is$30 per person. Call 629-6809 to sign up or for more information.

Covering all the local sports teams, the Seaford/Laurel Star

LAUREL YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB- Shown (l to r) are members of the LaurelWrestling Club who are going to the state tournament: front- Cody Coleman, Ban-tam 44, fourth; Camron Hayes, Bantam 48, second; Maguire Free, Bantam 48, fourth;Austin Venables, Bantam 52, second; Mason Free, Bantam 52, first; Jamin Baker,Bantam 56, second; Jacob White, Bantam 60, fourth; Christian Murphy, Bantam 65,second; middle- Codie White, Midget 54, first; Storm Short, Midget 62, second;Justin Bennett, Midget 62, first; Matthew Tull, Midget 75, second; DiMarco Dorsey,Midget 80, first; Tyler Jump, Junior 66, first; Liam Baker, Junior 70, fourth; ChelseaTimmons, Junior 70, second; Nick Bennett, Junior 75, first; back row- Tyler Givans,Intermediate 110, first; Dylen Shockley, Intermediate 126, third; Jordan Elliott, Inter-mediate Heavyweight, first. Photo by Pat Murphy

Shown are theTigers of theUpward Boundb a s k e t b a l lleague: Front-Tim Oradat andCaleb Steele;back- NoahDonohoe, Ja-cob Calloway,Kyle Steele,Cameron White,Dillon Serranto,Matthew Dyk-stra, JacobRyan, ChrisJones, andcoaches BlairHall and JohnDykstra.

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Shown are the Rockers of the Upward Bound basketball league:Sarah Mills, Tori Crofford, Carissa Jones, Casey Kerins, LudginaEdward, Hannah Searcy, coach James Pentoney, and Bree Ven-ables. Not pictured are Khachja Long and Deviney Johnson. Photoby Pat Murphy


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Shown above, Sussex Tech’s Wendell Cannon, Jr., top, and Sussex Central’s ScottLawrence met in the 119 pound first place match during the conference tournamentlast weekend. Lawrence, a transfer from Laurel, defeated Cannon who is a Seafordresident. Below, Delmar’s Justin Thomas, left, and Sussex Tech’s Alex Thomassquared off in the 189 pound championship match. Alex, a Seaford native, regainedthe lead with nine second left for the 5-4 win. Photos by Mike McClure

LADY TIGERS- Shown (not in order) are the Lady Tigers of the Upward Boundbasketball league: Coach Eph Mulford, assistant coach Mike Mcfarlin, players:Makayla Hearn, Shaina Larimore, Mary Niles, Bethany Baker, Kelsey Mulford, OliviaOutten, Carol Anne Mcfarlin, Sarah Klepac, Brianna Messick, and Whitney Parker.Photo by Pat Murphy

Laurel girls’ basketball team falls to Dover in conference championshipThe Henlopen South champion Laurel girls’ basketball team fell to Dover, 63-24, in

the Henlopen Conference championship on Tuesday night at Polytech. Dover led, 40-7,at the half and held a narrow, 23-17, advantage in the second half. Kenisha Wilsonscored a team-high nine points and Tomorrow Briddell added five points for the Bull-dogs.

Three Western Sussex teams to play in basketball state tourneysThe Laurel varsity girls’ basketball team and the Woodbridge and Sussex Tech var-

sity boys’ basketball team’s will represent the area in the state boys’ and girls’ basket-ball tournaments which start this Friday and Saturday. Laurel (#19) visits Delcastle(#14) on Friday at 7 p.m. Woodbridge (#20) visits Brandywine (#13) on Saturday at 7p.m. even though both teams are 15-7. Sussex Tech (#15) hosts St. Elizabeth (#18) onSaturday at 7 p.m.

Nanticoke Little League signups continue this SaturdayNanticoke Little League will be holding signups on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m.

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Nanticoke Little League looking for sign sponsors for ‘07 seasonNanticoke Little League is currently looking for sign sponsors for all fields at the

Williams Pond Complex. Advertise your company or organization while supportingyour Little League program. Please contact Sherry Smith at 629-2237 for assistance.

Three local seniors to play in Blue-Gold basketball gamesLaurel’s Trent Passwaters, Delmar’s Barry Bratten, and Woodbridge’s Tiandra Felix

will represent Western Sussex and their schools in the Blue-Gold all-star basketballgames on March 17 at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center.

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With carrots and ham,water and eggs, Chinesefood strives for balance

For the Chinese celebrating the NewYear this week (the Year of the Pig), eat-ing a balanced diet is very important. TheChinese balance, however, is based on theprinciples of Yin and Yang.

The female Yin is represented by suchfoods thought of as cooling — water, cab-bage, carrots, crab, duck, tofu; the maleYang is comprised of warm foods likewine, beef, pork, chicken, eggs and bam-boo. The balance of flavors and textures isplaced in careful harmony. So are cookingmethods — Yin represented by boiling,poaching and steaming and Yang by deep-frying, roasting and stir-frying.

Added to the concept of balance is thesymbolism attached to individual ingredi-ents (noodles represent longevity, lettucestands for prosperity, e.g.). It’s pretty evi-dent that the meaningful treatment in-volved in its preparation qualifies the Chi-nese cuisine as real food for thought.

Fried RiceServes 4-6. You may try this recipe withother vegetables of your choice but besure not to use too many in ratio to the

rice or the rice will get soggy. Don’tcrowd the pan or the veggies will steam

and the result will also be soggy. 1/3 cup plain veg-

etable oil, like soy, corn, or peanut

1/3 pound black for-est ham, diced, or about 2 cups cooked, cubed or shredded meat

1 onion, dicedSalt and pepper3 cloves garlic, finely chopped2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and

finely chopped3 whole scallions, thinly sliced on the

bias, white and green separated1 and 1/3 cups (8 ounces) medley frozen

corn, peas and carrots4 large eggs, lightly beaten4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice, white

or jasmine rice, grains separated

Heat a large heavy-bottomed nonstick

skillet over high heat. When hot, add 1 ta-blespoon of the oil.

Add the ham and cook stirring occa-sionally until lightly browned. Add theonions to the pan, season with salt andpepper, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes untilonion is fragrant.

Add the garlic, ginger and scallionwhites and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30seconds.

Add the frozen vegetables. Cook untiljust defrosted but still crisp. Transfer con-tents of the skillet to a large bowl.

Return the pan to the heat and add 2more tablespoons of oil. Add the eggs andseason with salt and pepper.

Stir the eggs constantly and cook untilalmost set but still moist, then transfereggs to the bowl. Break the eggs up with awooden spoon or spatula.

Return the pan tothe heat and add theremaining oil. Addthe rice to the panand use a spoon tobreak up any clumps.

Season with saltand pepper and stir-fry the rice to coatevenly with oil. Stopstirring, and then letthe rice cook undis-

turbed until it gets slightly crispy, about 2minutes.

Stir the rice again, breaking up anynew clumps. Add the scallion greens.Transfer to the bowl.

Stir all the ingredients together with therice. Taste and adjust the seasoning withsalt and pepper, if necessary. Serve

NOTE: For a bit more flavor, toss 1/4cup of soy sauce into the rice just beforeplacing in the bowl.

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It’s pretty evident that the

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Chinese cuisine as real food for

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On June 6, 1949, life changed im-mensely for husband, Chuck, and me aswe moved from the northern section ofDelaware to the southern section, only 7miles from the Delaware-Maryland stateline. We became a part of the so-calledmobile society, although at that time wewere not too aware of that fact.

In our case, the move meant that Chuckwould begin his career at the Seaford ny-lon plant of the DuPont Company, and Iwould transfer from the treasury depart-ment of that same firm to the offices inSeaford.

Young Americans by the thousandswere on the move as the entire nation inthe post-war days was becoming moremobile. Instead of staying in one sectionof a large city or a specific area in anystate for one’s entire life, men and womenwho had served this nation during WorldWar II and become exposed to an entirelynew world went wherever the opportunitywas presented to them for a new life.

Chuck and I came to an area that wasunknown to us. We were newcomers, ea-ger to begin a new life.

In 1949 life was quite different in thisarea than it is in this year of 2007. Seafordwas the largest town around, due to the ny-lon plant and the job opportunities it of-fered. The surrounding towns were stillsmall rural communities. But, with the in-flux of DuPont and the growth that beganwhen the plant arrived about 10 years priorto that date, Seaford was growing rapidly.

My family worried that Chuck and Iwouldn’t be happy so far away fromhome. Keep in mind that in 1949, Laurelwas a long way from Wilmington. Therewas only a two-lane highway connectingupstate to downstate. It was also a longway from Wilmington to Dover. Openfarmland was between all of the smalltowns along Route 13.

Nanticoke hospital was still a dream inthe minds of some Seaford and Laurelbusinessmen. Most women with childrenwere stay-at-home moms. Local dairiesmade house to house daily deliveries.Breadmen also made deliveries to eachhouse. The daily newspaper was deliveredby a young boy from the neighborhood, akid who used his bicycle and pitched thepaper into the front yard.

Supermarkets were just beginning insome areas and every small town had an

adequate shopping center in the heart oftown. Drug stores were owned by thepharmacist who dispensed the prescrip-tions written by the local doctors.

Life began to change in many ways asAmerica became more mobile.

Small towns began to expand, newschools were required for elementary,middle and senior high school students.Shopping malls came on to the scene.Drug stores merged and what was oncefarmland began to become housing devel-opments. Here in Laurel, what was onceBrock’s Woods, a place where Boy Scoutsheld campouts and earned merit badges,became a quiet housing development.New homes sprung up all around town.

Newcomers brought growth. Oldtimerscomplained about changes.

In 2007, things haven’t really changedthat much. Here in Laurel, as asports/housing/shopping complex is ap-proaching, a complex that will bring majorchanges, residents are split in their feel-ings about the final outcome.

The latest change presented to localresidents is that the Fourth of July celebra-tion in Laurel, one that has drawn thou-sands to our town, will be moved. And,like many other longtime residents whocall Laurel “home,” we wonder: Has thischange of a 12-year venture that has be-come tradition been considered fromevery angle?

The Laurel Chamber of Commerce hasbeen working hard to develop the river-front and downtown area and make peopleaware of what is offered here in this townof ours. Is changing the single-most crowddrawing venue, moving it to the highschool and eliminating some of the out-standing features of the July 4th celebra-tion and adding a five-day carnival, whatthe citizens really want? Are thosechanges what the visitors want?

Think it over carefully. Will it be worththe changes?


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In view of the fact that we’ve inheritedthis Arctic blast of air from Canada, orwherever, I think many of our locals havetaken a slow boat to China (or whereverit’s warm now) or packed their vehiclesand hit the highway which winds down tosunny Florida. However, you’re still hereand I’m still here so we’ll continue withthe business at hand.

For a recent two-week vacation in Se-bastian, Fla., Richard and Juanita Stonewere guests of Richard’s brother, Jack.While in the area, the Stones visited for-mer Laurelites Minos and Pinky Givens. IfI’m correct I believe the Givenses comeback to Laurel occasionally to see oldfriends and relatives, so perhaps we’ll beseeing them sometime this year.

A bit of romantic news came my waythis week as on Valentine’s Day, MissBrittanie Truitt of Laurel became engagedto Mr. Paul Vickers of Milton and the cou-ple are making plans for a wedding inMarch 2008. Congratulations.

Members of the Delmar Kiwinis Cluband their wives, accompanied by exchangestudent Anna Kliver of Germany, enjoyeda Valentine’s dinner on Feb. 12 at theGoin’ Nuts Café in Salisbury.

Several members of the Delmar SandDollar Walking Club had breakfast at theDelmar Diner on Friday, Feb. 16, celebrat-ing not one, but two holidays: Valentine’sand President’s days. Fun for all — relax-ing, too.

More Delmar friends had an enjoyableget together last Friday night at SalisburyUniversity and following their dinnerthere they attended the Rock ‘N’ Roll Re-vival at the James M. Bennett HighSchool in Salisbury.

Wished for Tia Justice, a belated happy40th birthday on Feb. 20 with love fromMichael and Christian.

Happy 40th wedding anniversary toDon and Bonnie Hansen with love fromTia, Michael and Christian.

This is a reminder that the time is

growing close for you to make plans to at-tend the Library Friends’ Blues Chaserdinner at the Delmar VFW, on Sunday,March 4. The cost of dinner is just $8, forwhich you get not only a great meal butentertainment and a chance for really nicedoor prizes. Tickets may be found at thelibrary, or bought from any member of theFriends group. And, as always, takeoutsare available at that time.

Come on down for a Sunday out andmeet lots of your friends — some you per-haps haven’t bumped into for a while.

We express our deepest sympathy tothe family and friends of CarolynWoodring Leh, John McDonald, John F.Wheatley Jr., Mary E. Hall (Marvel), Mat-tie L. Sockriter and Omeda T. Collins.

We continue with prayers for thosewho are ill: Gerald Brown, Jean Henry,Marie Adams, Loretta Dykes, Carol andJack Lynch, Steve Trivits, Ralph Baker,Richard Cordrey, Hattie Puckham, JeanieKelley, Kelly Griffith, Terry Layton,Blanche Elliott and Lily Brittingham.

Very special happy birthday wisheswith love to Luke Campbell on Feb. 27and the same to Jessie Whaley on Feb. 28,from family and friends.

Love and best wishes from Mom-momand Pop-pop Whaley and family to JaredCampbell on his 13th birthday celebration.Congratulations, Jared, now you’re ateenager!

More February happy birthday wishesto: Collie Bolt and Roland Hill on Feb.23; Mary Ellen Ramsey, Feb. 24; SarahWillin, Feb. 26; Olan Matthews, Feb. 27;and Frances Muir and Margaret Nichol-son, Feb. 29.

“Stop wishing for things you complainyou have not, and start making the best ofall that you’ve got.”

See you in the Stars.

Reduce your risks of becoming a victim of schemesI received a call this week from

a Seaford homeowner who in-formed me that there are peoplevisiting homes and approachingcars in the city asking for money.

The homeowner suggested thatpeople be warned and be on thelookout for these individuals andreport them to the police.

I was at a Stop sign a year or soago in the city and was approachedby a man who asked me to put mywindow down. I could hear himthrough the glass without any problem andasked him what he wanted.

He again asked me to put my windowdown. I again asked him what he wantedand could tell he was becoming annoyedbecause I wouldn’t open my window.

I felt more secure with my doors lockedand windows up. If I had opened my win-dow, I would have been more vulnerable.

My point is this: Some cars come withautomatic door locks. Some do not. Makeit a habit to lock your doors before youstart driving.

You are under no obligation to openyour window or door to anyone you don’tknow. Report suspicious activities to po-lice. In other words, take time to be safeand help protect others in your community.

I am amazed at the amount of energysome people put into illegal activities. Ifthey approached a job or a legal businessventure with the same zeal, they could bevery successful and not have to worryabout being arrested.

The Internal Revenue Service just re-leased its annual list of 12 of the most bla-tant scams affecting American taxpayers.

The so-called “Dirty Dozen” highlightsfive new scams that IRS auditors andcriminal investigators have uncovered.

IRS Commissioner Mark W. Eversonsaid, “Don’t get taken by scam artistsmaking outrageous promises. If you use atax professional, pick someone who is rep-utable. Taxpayers should remember theyare ultimately responsible for what is ontheir tax return even if some unscrupulouspreparers have steered them in the wrongdirection.”

Be aware that there are some people outthere who would like nothing better thanfor you to let down your guard. Followingis a look at some of these schemes:

Telephone Excise Tax Refund Abuses Early filings show some individual tax-

payers have requested large and apparentlyimproper amounts for the special tele-phone tax refund. In some cases, taxpayers

appear to be requesting a refund of the en-tire amount of their phone bills, rather thanjust the three-percent tax on long-distanceand bundled service to which they are en-titled.

Abusive Roth IRAsTaxpayers should be wary of advisers

who encourage them to shift under-valuedproperty to Roth Individual RetirementArrangements (IRAs). In one variation, apromoter has the taxpayer move under-val-ued common stock into a Roth IRA, cir-cumventing the annual maximum contri-bution limit and allowing otherwise tax-able income to go untaxed.

PhishingPhishing is a technique used by identity

thieves to acquire personal financial datain order to gain access to the financial ac-counts of unsuspecting consumers, run upcharges on their credit cards or apply forloans in their names. These Internet-basedcriminals pose as representatives of a fi-nancial institution or sometimes the IRS it-self and send out fictitious e-mail corre-spondence in an attempt to trick con-sumers into disclosing private information.If a taxpayer has any doubt whether a con-tact from the IRS is authentic, the taxpayershould call 1-800-829-1040 to confirm it.

Disguised Corporate OwnershipDomestic shell corporations and other

entities are being formed and operated incertain states for the purpose of disguisingthe ownership of the business or financialactivity. Once formed, these anonymousentities can be, and are being, used to fa-cilitate underreporting of income, non-fil-ing of tax returns, listed transactions, mon-ey laundering, financial crimes and possi-bly terrorist financing.

Zero WagesIn this scam, a “corrected” Form 1099

showing zero or little income is submittedwith a federal tax return. The taxpayermay include a statement rebutting wagesand taxes reported by the payer to the IRS.

Return Preparer FraudDishonest return preparers can cause

many headaches for taxpayers who fallvictim to their schemes. Such preparersmake their money by skimming a portionof their clients’ refunds and charging in-flated fees for return preparation services.Taxpayers should choose carefully whenhiring a tax preparer. As the old sayinggoes, “If it sounds too good to be true, itprobably is.”

Trust MisuseFor years unscrupulous promoters have

urged taxpayers to transfer assets into

trusts. They promise reduction of incomesubject to tax, deductions for personal ex-penses and reduced estate or gift taxes.However, some trusts do not deliver thepromised tax benefits. There are currentlymore than 150 active abusive trust investi-gations underway and 49 injunctions havebeen obtained against promoters since2001. As with other arrangements, taxpay-ers should seek the advice of a trusted pro-fessional before entering into a trust.

Structured Entity CreditsPromoters of this newly identified

scheme are setting up partnerships to ownand sell state conservation easement cred-its, federal rehabilitation credits and othercredits. The purported credits are the onlyassets owned by the partnership and oncethe credits are fully used, an investor re-ceives a K-1 indicating the initial invest-ment is a total loss, which is then deductedon the investor’s individual tax return.Forming such an entity is not a viablebusiness purpose. In other words, the in-vestments are not valid, and the losses arenot deductible.

Abuse of Charitable DeductionsThe IRS continues to observe the use of

tax-exempt organizations to improperlyshield income or assets from taxation. Thiscan occur when a taxpayer moves assets orincome to a tax-exempt supporting organi-zation or donor-advised fund but maintainscontrol over the assets or income. Contri-butions of non-cash assets continue to bean area of abuse, especially with regard toovervaluation of contributed property.

Frivolous ArgumentsPromoters have been known to make

the following outlandish claims: the Six-teenth Amendment concerning congres-sional power to lay and collect incometaxes was never ratified; wages are not in-come; filing a return and paying taxes aremerely voluntary; and being required tofile Form 1040 violates the Fifth Amend-ment right against self-incrimination or theFourth Amendment right to privacy. Don’tbelieve these or other similar claims.These arguments are false and have beenthrown out of court. While taxpayers havethe right to contest their tax liabilities incourt, no one has the right to disobey thelaw.

How to helpSuspected tax fraud can be reported to

the IRS using IRS Form 3949-A, Informa-tion Referral. Form 3949-A is available fordownload from the IRS website atIRS.gov, or by mail by calling 1-800-829-3676.

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OpinionMORNING STAR ✳ FEBRUARY 22-28, 2007

I am amazed at the

amount of energy

some people put into

illegal activities.

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Thursday

Partly sunny, windy andcolder

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Friday

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Saturday

Mostly cloudy and notas cold

39/26

Sunday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Clouds and sun

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Seven-Day forecast for Western Sussex County

Almanac

Apogee and Perigee

Sun and Moon

Statistics through Tuesday Feb. 13 at Georgetown, Delaware

Temperatures Precipitation

The moon, and its relative distance to the Earth, affects tides on a monthly basis. When the moon isfarthest from the Earth (apogee), tides of decreased range or currents of decreased speed occur.When the moon is closest to the Earth (perigee), the occurrence of increased range or currents ofspeed is more prevalent.

Date Time Date Time

High for the week . . . . . . . . . . . . 46°Low for the week . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9°Normal high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45°Normal low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26°Average temperature . . . . . . . . 22.7°

Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . 0.05”Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . 0.30”Normal for the month . . . . . . . . 1.32”Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . 4.09”

Perigee February 19 4:35 a.m.Apogee March 6 10:38 p.m.Perigee March 19 1:40 p.m.Apogee April 3 4:39 a.m.

Perigee April 17 1:56 a.m.Apogee April 30 6:58 a.m.Perigee May 15 11:11 a.m.Apogee May 27 6:02 p.m.

Tides

Thurs. 12:08 p 6:05 a —- 6:58 pFri. 12:24 a 6:58 a 12:57 p 7:44 pSat. 1:14 a 7:50 a 1:43 p 8:28 pSun. 2:03 a 8:40 a 2:28 p 9:12 pMon. 2:51 a 9:31 a 3:13 p 9:56 pTues. 3:39 a 10:23 a 3:59 p 10:42 pWed. 4:28 a 11:17 a 4:46 p 11:29 p

Day High Low High Low

Nanticoke River

Thurs. 5:41 a 12:01 p 5:53 p 11:55 pFri. 6:30 a 12:47 p 6:43 p —-Sat. 7:17 a 12:46 a 7:33 p 1:31 pSun. 8:04 a 1:36 a 8:22 p 2:14 pMon. 8:50 a 2:27 a 9:11 p 2:58 pTues. 9:37 a 3:19 a 10:00 p 3:42 pWed. 10:24 a 4:13 a 10:52 p 4:30 p

Day High Low High Low

Rehoboth Beach

Thursday . . . .6:54 a.m. . .5:40 p.m.Friday . . . . . . .6:53 a.m. . .5:41 p.m.Saturday . . . . .6:52 a.m. . .5:42 p.m.Sunday . . . . . .6:50 a.m. . .5:43 p.m.Monday . . . . .6:49 a.m. . .5:44 p.m.Tuesday . . . . .6:48 a.m. . .5:45 p.m.Wednesday . . .6:46 a.m. . .5:46 p.m.

Sun Rise SetThursday . . . .5:48 a.m. . .3:22 p.m.Friday . . . . . . .6:26 a.m. . .4:39 p.m.Saturday . . . . .6:59 a.m. . .5:55 p.m.Sunday . . . . . .7:27 a.m. . .7:11 p.m.Monday . . . . .7:54 a.m. . .8:26 p.m.Tuesday . . . . .8:20 a.m. . .9:41 p.m.Wednesday . . .8:48 a.m. .10:56 p.m.

Moon Rise Set

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142 W. Church St. Upgrade 2006. Stainless Steel Stove & Refrigerator, vaulted ceilings Freshly painted; very clean. Fully Fenced in yard with new above ground pool. $260,000 , #544350, Virginia Sheffy

Deer Forest Rd , Great starter home with de - tached garage. Additional storage & private - backyard. $229,900 , #545351, Teresa Rogers

8455 Nylon Ave . In - vestment property with excellent rental income. Tenants in place 3BR, 2 BA Corner property. $179,900 , #536602 Janice Jones

25484 Jamie Court. New Construction Be the first to live in this unique 3BR, 2BA Rancher. Open floor plan in 10’ ceilings; FP in great room. Oversized garage. $289,500, #538548, Teresa Rogers

6979 Atlantic Circle. Gourmet kitchen opens to media room & sun porch. Well built home with open floor plan. Quiet tree lined street. $289,900 , #537272, Don Kellicut

107 Pennsylvania Ave., Seaford, DE 19973

503 W. Market St.,Georgetown, DE 19947

mls543446 3BR, 2BA renovated home on corner lot. Optional 4th BR downstairs. New kitchen, appliances & perfect for large family.

Seller will contribute $4,000 towards closing costs.

mls544676 3BR, 2.5BA in Atlanta Estates. Many updates, formal living plus a den with a fireplace, porch & separate laundry room off kitchen. 2 car garage.

mls540108 5BR, 3.5BA waterfront beauty with top of the line construction. Radiant heat, gourmet kitchen, decks w/impeccable views! Separate apartment or mother-in-law suite.

mls532951 Atlanta Road, 3BR, 1.5BA on 1 acre of property. Greatroom with knotty pine & hardwood in LR, replacement windows. Lg attached garage & sep. 24x24 garage. w/lots of storage space.

mls545119 3BR, 2BA on .8 acre in Bridgeville on .8 acre on Cannon Road. Cherry cabinets, vaulted ceilings, master BR w/bath & blacktop driveway

mls545350 3BR, 2BA w/many updates, Charm Galore in this Victorian. Great for first time buyer, new flooring, new paint & much much more.

mls545439 3BR, 2BA in Cool Branch. Well maintained 2000 Redman on corner lot w/split floor plan. Large screened porch w/access ramp.

mls543053 3BR, 2.5BA on 3/4 acre in Laurel. Spacious home w/ country setting, open floor plan, large kitchen w/stainless appliances. hardwood floors & gas fireplace.

mls541850 Charm with a river view. This can be your cottage getaway. 2BR, 1BA, close to shopping & all the outdoor amenities. History is alive in Woodland.

mls544305 3BR, 2BA in Cool Branch, unique split floor plan, sunken kitchen and den. 1904 sq. ft. walk-in closets, laundry room & gated community

mls539767 4BR, 1.5BA colonial with over 2200 sq. ft of living space on corner lot in Seaford w/inground pool, screened porch, fenced yard & convenient location

mls545335 3BR, 1BA , charming in desired neighborhood, completely redone inside. Clean & cozy.

mls539050 4BR, 3.5BA Cape Cod, 2,000 sq. ft of space on corner lot in Seaford. Stainless steel appliances, deck, 20x24 garage & walk-in closets. Must see!

mls544372 4BR, 2BA beautiful Cape Cod located in lovely family neighborhood. 1 Car attached garage & 2 car garage detached w/fully finished 2nd floor. new roof, ceramic tile kitchen & 4” well,

mls545205 Clearbrooke Estates, 3BR, 2BA universal design to simplify life for everyone. No-step entrance, open floor plan, wide doorways & lg. bathrooms.

mls545071 Nice 3BR, 1BA starter home w/new windows, dryer & hot water heater. Fenced in backyard in Blades

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