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By Tony E. WindsorThe new boat ramp edition to the

Laurel River Park was opened with a ribbon cutting last month. Laurel Public Works Supervisor, Wood Vickers said since the opening even more has been done to add special amenities to the park and boat ramp.

During the Monday, July 19, meet-ing of Laurel Mayor and Council, Vickers told the council that lighting has been completed in the park and it is now well lit at night.

He said the Public Works Department has also installed six more park benches, 10 trash cans, six picnic tables and a bike rack.

Laurel Mayor John Shwed said he has heard from citizens who appreciate the new boat ramp and park additions. “I had a citizen stop me in town the other day and he told me that the new boat ramp is first class. I think you

(Vickers) and your staff and the state and federal environmental representa-tives have done an outstanding job.”

The boat ramp has a floating dock and fishing platform. It is located at the entrance to the Laurel River Park off West 6th Street and includes a parking lot large enough to house 10 vehicles with boat trailers, along with 10 single vehicle parking spaces. The town pro-vides ongoing operational expenses and services including such things as utilities, repairs and replacement of all lighting, security and grass cutting and trash removal. The project represents a joint effort between the Town Of Laurel, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the federal Division of Fish and Wildlife.

In other Laurel Mayor and Council business, a local church is planning a special “back to school” event in

August and made a presentation before the council for approval. The Living Word Christian Center is planning the “Back 2 School Bash,” to be held on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the corner of Webb Avenue and Seventh Street.

Pastor Andre Mollock told the mayor and council that the event will feature a host of family type activities including face painting, games, a jump-er and barbecue style food and drinks.

Pastor Mollock said the event will also feature free starter book bags with items including paper, pencils and other school supplies. He is also talk-ing with the Laurel Police Department regarding an officer being on hand to give a bus safety and school safety pre-sentation for parents and children.

The Mayor and Council approved the event request. A rain date is set for Saturday, Aug. 21.

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EDUCATION - Laurel school board discusses improvements on state test scores. Page 4

VISITATION - Watermelon Queens will visit the Laurel Auction Market August 5. Page 5

HEROES - Bill Hearn’s service in Laurel contin-ues almost half of a century later. Page 8

POLICE - Suspect in the attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl is arrested in Seaford. Page 34

SCAMS - Be aware of these five tax scams from the IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ list. Page 34

ENTERTAINMENT - 50th Annual Wheat Threshing show August 6-8. Pge 38

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CATHELL - Shown (l to r) is the Delmar 10-11 all-star baseball team, which won the Maryland state championship last week in Hagers town: front- Dylan Barlow, Tim Ward, Jimmy Adkins, Hunter Frey, Haley Rogers, Isaac Austin; back- coach Dwayne Austin, Christian Littleton, Taylor Cox, Ben Dashiell, Trey Lecates, Austin Rhodes, and manager Greg Cathell. See story on page 24. Photo by Mike McClure

Sports CHAMPS - Shown (l to r) is the Laurel Major League all-star softball team, which won the state championship last Saturday and

is representing Delaware in the Eastern Rergionals: front- Brooke Jones, Nicole Hovatter, Rachel Davis, Regan Green, Destinee Banks, Kortney Lee; back- coach Scott Hovatter, Alexa Joseph, Shelby Murphy, Savannah Brown, manager Brad Lee, Meagan Joseph, Tristin West, Sara James, Sabrina Savage, and coach Jodi Green. See story on page 24. Photo by Mike McClure

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School supplies driveDuring the month of August

the Laurel Police Department will accept donations of school supplies. The school supplies can be paper, pencils, glue and etc. The collected school supplies will go directly to Laurel stu-dents in need.

The items can be dropped off at the Laurel Police Department Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

If you have any questions contact Chief Wilson at 875-2244.

Three-vehicle collision On July 27 at 5:30 p.m., Dela-

ware State Police investigated a three vehicle collision on US 113 at Dagsboro Road, Dagsboro.

A 2005 Ford Freestyle driven by Charlene Lawrence, 66, of Ocean View, was in the left turn lane of US 113 southbound at-tempting to turn left onto Dags-boro Road.

Lawrence was struck on the passenger’s side of her vehicle by a 1991 Kentworth tractor driven by Lonzo Drummond, 55, of Atlantic, Va., when she disregarded a red traffic turn ar-row and attempted to cross the northbound lanes of US 113. The trailer was traveling northbound on US 113.

As a result of this collision, the Ford Freestyle was spun around and struck a third vehicle driven by Susan Trout, 47, of Laurel.

The third vehicle, a 2005 Ford F-150, was also in the turn lane of US 113 southbound and was struck in the driver’s side by the Ford Freestyle as it spun back toward its original location.

Lawrence was airlifted to Beebe Medical Center for back strain and other non-life threat-ening injuries. There were no other reported injuries. Lawrence was cited for disregarding a red light.

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By Carol KinsleyLaurel School Superintendent Dr. John

McCoy started the Board of Education regular meeting July 26 with some upbeat news.

Quoting from the News Journal in an article about a worsening problem evi-denced by reading scores on state assess-ment tests, McCoy said, “There were some districts and charter schools that made big gains on the test. Those include Laurel, Woodbridge and Cape Henlopen school districts.”

McCoy said, “Our teachers have worked very hard with our children. I thank them and our principles. I look for-ward to good Delaware Comprehensive Testing this year.

Continuing on the good note, McCoy noted that two new modular classrooms, donated by Smyrna School District, have been moved into place and bids for getting them ready for school are coming in.

In more good news, Laurel High School is one of two high schools in the state which will be working with Dr. Mehmet Oz in a proactive health program spon-sored by Nemours. A health coordinator will be on board Aug. 23, with a mission to deliver the message of healthful living.

A report was given by a team which attended a multi-day symposium on air quality in Washington, D.C., recently. Butch Trammell, custodian at the high school, said the sessions had been very informative. “They gave us the tools we need to operate our schools,” he said. “Our schools have a lot of leakage, and you have to change the tile. When moisture gets in, you have to get rid of it or you get mold. We are working on that in our school.”

Trammell also said the symposium made him aware that the area where school buses are parking at Dunbar is close to the air handler intake, and bad air is being brought into the school. It was later noted that the buses originally waited for stu-dents in a different area, but moved a few years ago.

The group suggested a district-wide team, composed of custodians, teachers, coaches, a nurse and cafeteria workers who would attend the next symposium and help catch and correct problems in all the district’s schools.

The same team should visit every school because they would know what to look for. The team could be called a safety team, because there are issues other than air quality that need to be addressed, such as pesticide use.

A vocational school in the northern part of the state has instruments for testing air quality which it will lend to the district and show people how to use them.

Dr. Dorothy Nave, chair of the Wellness Committee reported on imple-mentation of the wellness policy last year. The policy outlines three goals: 1) Provide opportunities for more physical activity during the regular school day (150 minutes per week is recommended); 2) Improve student conduct; and 3) Increase student and staff awareness of the benefits of breakfast.

Every class up through grade 8 has far surpassed the 150-minute goal, with activi-ties at recess, physical education and in the classroom.

Positive behavior support is working. In all schools, out-of-school suspensions are down; most schools reduced office refer-rals. Nave noted that in the elementary schools she has been told a high percent-age of office referrals are bus referrals.

Nave said there is considerable evi-dence to support the idea that students who eat breakfast have better attendance, fewer discipline problems and higher achieve-ment than those who do not. The Laurel School District offers a free breakfast, free milk or free juice to every student. Breakfast participation increased in all schools last year.

She added that she had just received confirmation that the fresh fruit and veg-etable program for grades 2 to 5 last year will be expanded to include pre-K through grade 8. “The beauty of the program is that we provide a piece of fruit or vegetable for every child and every staff member. If we want to fight obesity, we have to set an example, with teachers eating with students.

Wrapping up the meeting before going into approval of matters before the board, President Lois Hartstein offered her con-gratulations on the good test scores. “I want to get that out to the community,” she said. “Accentuate the positive!”

Opening the floor to public participa-

tion, Hartstein recognized Jerry White, who brought up the sentence meted out to William S. Hitch Jr., former Laurel schools finance chief. In a deal with prose-cutors, Hitch pleaded guilty to three counts and agreed to pay back the $151,000 he stole and serve a year’s probation.

White called the sentence “unaccept-able” and suggested the school board contact the attorney general, State Senator

Robert Venables and State Representative Biff Lee to express displeasure at how the sentence was handled.

Before closing the meeting for execu-tive session, Hartstein noted that a change in venue may be possible in the future so that more people can be a part of school board meetings.

Laurel school board discusses improvements on state test scores

Butch Trammel, custodian at Laurel High School, presents a report to the Laurel School Board on air quality. He suggested a district-wide team be trained to find and help solve air quality issues in all of Laurel’s schools. Photo by Carol Kinsley

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Watermelon Queens will visit the Laurel Auction Market Aug. 5Jessica Southard, representing the

Florida Watermelon Association, was crowned 2010 National Watermelon Queen in February in Dallas, Texas after a three day competition held in conjunction with the 96th annual National Watermelon Convention.

Southard will visit Delmarva on Aug. 4-5. On Wednesday, Aug. 4, listen to the April Show at 9 a.m. to hear a taped inter-view with April Brilliant on Froggy 99.9. Later that day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jessica will be at the Rehoboth Boardwalk. On Thursday, Aug. 5, she will be at the Laurel Auction Market at 10:30 a.m. and Harris Teeter in Fenwick from 2 to 4 p.m.

Jessica, who is the 20-year-old daughter of Gary and Kathi Southard of Bronson,

Fla., is an agricultural communication and leadership development major at the University of Florida.

As National Watermelon Queen, Southard will travel throughout the United States and Canada promoting the water-melon industry and making guest appear-ances. She will give selection tips in addi-tion to discussing the nutritional benefits of watermelon. She will educate consum-ers on the versatility and economic value of watermelon.

Southard will represent the industry at conventions, trade shows, fairs, festivals, in-store promotions and will be the focal point of many watermelon promotions, as

Jessica Southard2010 National Watermelon Queen

Parris Travers2010 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen

a public relations emissary. Her appear-ances schedule will take her all over the United States and possibly foreign mar-kets.

She will hold the title for one year, until February 2011. Southard will crown her successor in San Diego, Calif., during the National Watermelon Convention next February.

Also in February, the Mar-Del Watermelon Association crowned the 2010 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen, Parris Travers.

Parris is the 19-year-old daughter of Rodney and Donna Travers of Woolford,

Md. She is attending Salisbury University and wants to become a teacher in early childhood education. Travers, who has received numerous awards for her academ-ic achievements, hopes to eventually earn her master’s degree to work as an elemen-tary school principal.

As the Public Relations representative for the Mar-Del Watermelon Association, Travers will work hard to educate the com-munity on the importance of eating locally grown watermelons and their nutritional benefits. For more information on past and future appearances, visit www.mardelwa-termelon.org.

HOPE HOUSE DONATION - The Laurel Community Foundation recently received a donation for the Hope House from the Strawberry Festival. From left are Joanne Czernik; Charles Wise; Ellie Guest; Father Howard of St Philips Church; John Shwed, president of the Laurel Community Foundation; Barbara Wise, chairperson of the Strawberry Foundation; Terry Trujillo; and Nancy Schlicker.

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BusinessTrinity recognizes top achievers

Trinity Transport acknowledges Robin Hudson and Jeannie Meloney as top car-rier sales representatives in June. The car-rier sales team locates potential carriers in an internal database, and uses their own personal relationships to connect loads of freight with carriers who can provide the transportation services. Once the load is booked and dispatched, they monitor the process to make sure the load is delivered on time.

Trinity also recognizes Mike Dobson and Stacey Howell as top ac-count managers for

customer sales in June.Similar to an employee of the month

award, Trinity announces that the May “MVP-Making Valuable Progress” honor goes to Bill Hurley, Trinity’s safety and facilities supervisor. Hurley won the MVP award for his tremendous help in setting up events and going out of his way to as-sist and support others.

Wheatley named CEO of ChoptankThe Board of Di-

rectors of Choptank Electric Coopera-tive, Inc., has named Michael I. Wheatley of Seaford the next president and chief executive officer of the Denton, Md.-based utility.

Wheatley, 55, will take over the corporate leadership role from current President and CEO Frederick L. Hubbard at the time of his March 31, 2011 retire-ment.

Currently the senior vice president of Corporate Services for Choptank Electric, Wheatley is responsible for directing the activities of the Human Resource Depart-ment, Accounting Department, Finance & Regulatory Department and Information Technology Department. He has been em-ployed at the Cooperative since 1993.

A graduate of the University of Vir-ginia in 1977 with a bachelor of arts degree, he earned a master’s of business administration from Salisbury State Uni-versity in 1988. Wheatley has attended numerous courses and seminars relating to the electric industry and is a graduate of the Management Internship Program given by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Wheatley is president of the Rotary

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED - Jennifer Hoffman was recently awarded a $1,000 schol-arship by Callaway, Farnell and Moore, Inc. Hoffman, a 2010 graduate of Seaford High School, will attend Salisbury University to pursue a degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Richard and Teresa Hoffman of Seaford.

NEW REALTOR - Tommy Cooper, president of Cooper Realty Associates and John Allen, vice president, general manager of their Seaford office, welcome Bobby Jones as a new realtor. Jones, who recently received his real estate license, has extensive healthcare and environmental work experience. He was named 2007 State of Delaware Environmental Director of the Year by DHCFA.

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The rolls of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department have contained many family names through the years –

Scott, Whaley, Lee, the list goes on and on. There’s been only one Bill Hearn, but one is all that was ever needed.

The Laurel native joined the fire com-pany in 1963, promising to give the de-partment all that he possibly could. Nearly a half-century later, it’s safe to say he’s lived up to his word.

“They kept talking to me and talking to me, so I finally decided to leave the Jaycees and join the fire company,” says Hearn, who has served as the department’s president for the last three years. “I said I was only going to be in one organization. If I was going to devote my time, I only wanted to do one thing and really commit to it.”

In the last 47 years, Hearn has seen it all as a member of Station 81. He’s seen town-altering blazes, horrific accidents, changings of the guard and the construc-tion of a new firehouse in 1976.

Things have certainly changed since 1963, some for the good and some for the not so good. But one thing has remained constant – the men and women of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department have re-mained committed to serving the residents of the small town nestled along the shores of Broad Creek.

It’s an area that’s changed dramatically over the years, from the once thriving town that was one of the wealthiest in the state to its role today as one of western Sussex County’s most historic municipali-ties.

Even the landscape isn’t as it once was. Prior to October of 1978, Laurel’s downtown featured no open spaces, only businesses where residents could shop or hotels where they could catch 40 winks.

Then came the day of the fire – any-one on the scene that fall day will likely never forget the early morning blaze that destroyed four businesses and kept firemen

on full alert until well into the daytime hours.

“When I got there, there was a lot of fire coming out of the Dollar General, which is where the fire started,” says Hearn, who was assistant fire chief at the time. “When we opened the doors, it flashed over and firemen were blown back into the street. It just so happened that none of them got hurt, but the building was soon engulfed in flames.”

Extra tankers were brought in from neighboring companies to help fight the fire while other vehicles began pump-ing water out of Broad Creek. In all, two buildings were totally destroyed, four businesses shut their doors for good and dozens of firemen fought the blaze for hours before returning home for a few well-earned hours of sleep.

That day changed Laurel’s downtown forever. The old Dollar General store is now the parking lot for the Wilmington Trust Company. The Laurel House hotel and the two businesses housed there never reopened.

“We really lost a good store then that a lot of people shopped at, though we still had stores across the street,” remembers Hearn. “But a lot of people just missed that store, and the hotel, after it was torn down.”

The historic downtown blaze began just before 3 o’clock the morning of Oct. 8, 1978, a little more than two years after Hearn served on a committee that helped secure the town’s new fire department on 10th Street.

The much larger building provided the fire department with more room for equip-ment, a bigger kitchen and a banquet hall that could be rented out for additional income.

In a way, it also symbolized a shift from the old guard of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department to the newer, younger members. In some aspects, the transition was seamless, in other ways, not so much.

That transition has continued through today, though attracting young people to the fire department in the 21st century has proven to be a bit challenging.

“In some ways, it doesn’t seem like the younger people today have the interest in it that we did back in those days,” says Hearn. “We were just a whole lot closer back then. We had picnics and did a whole lot of things together. It’s just a change in the times I guess.”

Hearn has held many of the positions in the fire company, including vice presi-

dent, assistant chief, engineer, ambulance captain and his current role as president of Station 81.

He also served as chief of the company from 1983 until 1990. Through it all, there’s always been a great deal of pride in riding down the road in the big red, bull-dog emblazoned, fire truck, ready to fight any blaze that comes his way.

But during those seven years as chief, there’s one fire that stands out above all the rest. It was as intense a blaze as the long-time firefighter has ever seen, one he’ll never forget.

“It was at Paradee Oil Company out on the highway, and it was the worst one I ever saw,” remembers Hearn. “It was es-pecially scary because all of the gas tanks were blowing up. When I pulled up, it was a really scary situation; the boys all said I was quite excited on the radio that day.”

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dozen feet up into the Laurel sky. It was some time before a combination of water and foam got the fire under control – sev-eral tankers were brought in, causing a clo-sure of the north side of Route 13.

“I just told them to get me all the equip-ment they could get me because we had no water out there on the highway,” says Hearn. “I knew it was going to take a lot of water to put it out. Seaford brought in their aerial unit and we finally were able to put some foam on the top of it, but it was a while before we could do that.”

Hearn has seen about everything there is to see in the last 47 years, including a horrific fire in the ‘80s near Bethel that claimed three innocent lives. He can pretty much handle all of it – he even witnessed a car accident once where the out-of-state driver was decapitated after colliding with a big rig on the highway.

But the one thing that really gets to him is seeing the youngest among us hurt in any way. That, he says, takes a little longer

to get over.“I don’t know what it is about the small

children. But when they get hurt, it affects you a little different,” Hearn admits. “It’s just something that you have to get over, but it’s much harder to do that, at least for me.”

While still enjoying his hometown to-day, Hearn remembers a Laurel that pretty much revolved around the old drive-in theater out on Route 13. It was the gather-ing place for young people, not only from Laurel, but from throughout western Sus-sex County.

Today, the old theater is long since gone, but its memory lives on in Hearn and thousands of other men and women who grew up in Laurel in the 1950s and 1960s.

“That was where the big hangout was when I was going to school. That’s pretty much where you hung out, where ev-erybody came to hang out,” says Hearn. “Back then, that was about all we had.

Laurel has really changed a lot since then.”Maybe so, but one thing that hasn’t

changed is the pride and commitment Hearn, and others before and after him, have had in the Laurel Volunteer Fire De-partment.

The first and, as yet, only chief emeri-tus of the fire company, Hearn still spends a lot of time in his familiar surroundings on 10th Street. Though he’s admittedly slowed down “a bit,” he still goes out on fires from time to time and even drives the ambulance when he’s needed.

He doesn’t get too involved now, at 71-years-old, but he is still known to fre-quent burning buildings from time to time to “help with the hoses and things like that.”

He’s never wavered in his support of the organization or of the town where he’s lived his entire life.

“I don’t think I could have given them any more than I have. I feel like I’ve done what I signed up to do, and I’m still do-

ing more than I probably should,” he says. “But I’m the type of person that, when I make up my mind to do something, I do it and I put my heart into it.”

In 2013, Bill Hearn will celebrate 50 years with the Laurel Volunteer Fire De-partment. His wife, Bonnie, is the current two-term president of the department’s ladies auxiliary.

In addition to serving in many of the positions within the fire company, Hearn was also the Laurel Volunteer Fire Depart-ment’s fireman of the year in 1995, named to the Fireman’s Historical Association Hall of Fame in 1999 and was honored as the Fireman of the Year for Sussex County in 2003.

It’s been a distinguished career, one that’s not over quite yet.

“It’s just a great honor to serve in an organization like this,” he says bluntly. “I was asked to get in and, when I did, it just seemed like I put my heart into it.

“And I still do today.”

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Students can attend half-day camps or a mix and match schedule to attend camp for a whole day with morning camps from 9 a.m. to noon, afternoon camps from 1 to 4 p.m. and lunch from noon to 1 p.m.; before and after care is available from 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.

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self-confidence, learn party and swing dances and have fun in “A Better Me,” Aug. 2 to 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. This inter-active, hands-on program is designed to boost social and communication skills; participants will master important social graces including telephone manners, school etiquette and appropriate ways to interact with others.

Girls ages 7 to 12 can learn the fun-damentals of softball including pitching, infield and outfield plays, hitting and base running from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 2 to 6.

Clowning around is encouraged for ages 6 to 9 in “Circus Fun” featuring painted faces, juggling and games from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 9 to 13; a field trip to the Salisbury Zoo is included.

In “Get Fit,” children ages 9-16 will learn how to build strength, burn calories and eat healthy, 1 to 4 p.m., Aug. 9 to 13.

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Delaware Tech graduate serves as Justice of the PeaceMichelle Jewell, a 2009 human services

graduate of Delaware Technical & Com-munity College, Owens Campus is cur-rently serving a four-year term as a Justice of the Peace in Sussex County.

The Lincoln resident of Colombian descent was sworn in by Superior Court Judge E. Scott Bradley on Feb. 1.

Jewell, 33, was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Silver Spring, Md. Be-fore deciding to pursue a career in human services, she served in a variety of occupa-tions: scientific journal editor/reviewer, grant writer, a Latin American representa-tive for an electronics company, victims advocate and owned Elite Services Group, an interpretation and translation agency in Georgetown.

Jewell met her husband, a Milford na-tive, in Washington, D.C., and they soon moved to Sussex County.

Prior to studying at Delaware Tech, she earned an associate degree in international business from Northwood University in Florida and studied business at Salisbury University.

While working as a victims’ advocate, Jewell realized that she wanted to change her direction from business to human ser-vices and enrolled at Delaware Tech.

“As a victims’ advocate, I had direct contact with the community and saw firsthand that it was lacking in human ser-vices,” she said.

Three of her careers familiarized Jewell with the court system and piqued her inter-

est in applying for a position as Justice of the Peace.

“As a court interpreter, victims’ advo-cate, and working with my agency, I got to see the court system every day,” said Jewell.

The process of being selected for Jus-tice of the Peace was long and competi-tive. Jewell applied for the position and sat for an exam along with hundreds of other applicants. After a criminal background check, Jewell received a letter stating that she would be contacted soon for an inter-view.

The interview took place over the phone while she was on vacation in Costa Rica. Later, she received a follow-up let-ter and call stating that her name had been sent to Gov. Markell.

Jewell was notified by Lydia Prigg, Delaware director of boards & commis-sions, that the governor had appointed her and one other nominee to serve in Sussex County. She then met in person with Alan Davis, Delaware’s chief magistrate, and Prigg. Her appointment was made official upon confirmation by the state Senate.

She is very excited about her new posi-tion and has been inspired by her conver-sations with senior judges.

“I love that after many years of being on the bench, every single judge has told me that this is the best job; that really says a lot about a position,” said Jewell. “I know that I can potentially have a position that I will love the rest of my life as well.”

Jewell is now serving her initial four-year appointment as Justice of the Peace; if reinstated, she will serve for additional six-year terms.

She believes her human services degree from Delaware Tech helped prepare her for this new role.

“I think there is a human services component to being a judge,” said Jewell. “Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity.”

“Michelle’s natural ability augmented with skills she has learned at Delaware Tech should help her with listening, under-standing and addressing the needs of her constituency,” said Dr. T.J. Mumford, hu-man services department chair.

Dr. Mumford explained that a human services degree equips students to work with people of all ages from children to se-niors in a variety of occupations including social work, counseling, and coaching.

As Sussex County’s only Hispanic Justice of the Peace, Jewell is in a unique position to serve as a tremendous asset to the county.

“Sussex County has a large Hispanic community,” said Jewell. “Maybe some of its members will feel more comfort-able with a judge who also is of Hispanic descent.”

Jewell is bilingual and pointed out that even though proceedings are conducted in English, she will understand what Spanish-speaking interpreters are saying and can make sure information is translated cor-rectly.

“Michelle Jewell is a prime example of the high caliber of Delaware Tech’s gradu-ates,” said Dr. Ileana Smith, vice president and campus director. “We are very proud that she was selected to serve the citizens of Sussex County.”

Supreme Court Judge E. Scott Bradley stands with Michelle Jewell after swearing her in as a Justice of the Peace.

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Have fun while exercising with Zumba, an hour-long calorie-burning workout which fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 3 to 19, from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Trinity Golf TournamentThe 7th Annual Trinity Foundation

Golf Tournament is Saturday, Aug. 28, at Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville.

The tournament is a charity event to raise money for the Trinity Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by the employees of Trinity Transport, Inc. In 2009, the golf tournament succeeded in raising over $22,000 despite bad weather.

The Foundation uses the annual pool of funds for three main causes: DYLA (Delaware Youth Leadership Academy), the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. Other causes include DE Teen Challenge, Down Syn-drome Guild, DE Humane Society and Muscular Dystrophy, just to name a few.

Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The goal is 120 participants and to raise $20,000. Cost to play in the tournament is $100 per player and sponsorships begin at $125. Players will receive a gift bag, round of golf and a chance to win a car along with many other prizes. There will also be food followed by awards.

To play or sponsor the event, visit www.ttifoundation.org or email [email protected].

Whayland wins bidPenco Corp. has awarded

the Whayland Co. a contract to renovate one of its existing ware-houses.

The project includes renovating part of Penco’s 104,000-square-foot facility in west Seaford, where the company has been located since 1949. It is the latest in a series of bids awarded to Whayland by Penco over the last two decades.

The project involves adding loading docks, restrooms, a break room and an office to accommo-date a new client relocating to the company’s massive warehouse on the outskirts of Seaford. Penco features six wholesale locations, two warehousing complexes to-taling nearly 600,000-square-feet and a 5,300-square-foot retail location. Renovation should be complete before Labor Day.

The Whayland Co., will cel-ebrate its 60th anniversary later this year. To learn more about the services offered by Whay-land, call 875-5445 or visit www.whayland.com.

Real estate courseAcquire the knowledge neces-

sary to become a real estate agent by completing the pre-licensing course at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Interested students can discuss requirements, course content, and expectations during a free infor-mation session on Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The 19-session real estate pre-licensing course is designed to prepare participants for the Dela-ware real estate sales licensing exam which consists of two sec-tions: real estate principles and real estate law. Class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 7 to Nov. 18, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Students will take a math waiver test on the first night of class to determine whether they need to take real estate mathe-

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Participants will acquire a working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations that affect the real estate profes-sion.

Students who do not pass the math waiver test given on the first night of the pre-licensing course will be required to take the real estate mathematics course on Tuesdays and Thurs-days, Nov. 23 to Dec. 16, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Graduates of the pre-licensing course receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to sit for the State of Delaware real es-tate exam. Courses are approved by the Delaware and Maryland real estate commissions.

For more information, contact Delaware Tech’s Corporate and Community Programs at 854-6966 or visit http://www.dtcc.edu/owens/ccp/professional.

Edward Jones ranks highFor the fifth year out of the

past six, financial-services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-ser-vice brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Full Service Investor Satis-faction Study, announced Chris Theis, a financial advisor with Edward Jones.

The study found that Edward Jones “performed particularly well across the two highest-weighted factors: Investment Advisor and Investment Perfor-mance.”

Edward Jones’ overall score climbed 10 points over last year, when it also was ranked highest among the 12 largest firms rated.

The 2010 Full Service Inves-tor Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 4,460 investors

who primarily invest with one of the 12 firms included in the study.

Music School enrollmentThe Music School of Dela-

ware, the state’s only nationally accredited community music school, increased student enroll-ment in all programs during the 2009-2010 academic year by

10% over the previous year. The increase is a result of the Music School’s expanded service areas as part of its statewide initiative, breadth of program offerings for all ages and strong reputation for excellence in music education.

Also during the 2009-2010 academic year, the Music School raised over $160,000 for its An-nual Fund, a 70% increase over

the previous year. The increase is attributed to the implementa-tion of communications and fundraising innovations including online donation, a matching gift incentive challenge supported by a number of leadership donors and significantly greater board leadership. For more information, call 302-762-1132 or visit www.musicschoolofdelaware.org.

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By Dr. Kathleen O’Brien

Summertime means long days and plenty of time to play outdoors. Many coaches also take advantage of this time to get their teams ready for the fall season. With some 30 million school-aged chil-dren taking part in organized sports, in-juries are inevitable. In fact, according to the American Acade-my of Pediatrics (AAP), roughly 3 million children ages 14 and under are injured an-nually while playing sports or participating in a recreational activity. And in kids ages 5 – 17, one in five trips to the emergency room are due to sports-related injuries.

Kids are more at risk for injury than adults for a variety of reasons. They are less coordinated, have a slower reaction time, their bones and muscles are still growing and they are more likely to take risks. Overuse is another big problem. When kids play sports all year long, with little or no rest in between seasons, this causes more strain on their growing bod-ies. Less recovery time leads to a variety of injuries of varying severity.

With proper preparation by kids, coach-es and parents, a large number of sports-related injuries can be avoided. Here are some of the most common types of inju-ries and ways to prevent them.

Heatstroke and dehydration are big risks to kids involved in sports during the summer and early fall months. Working out in heavy gear, running long distances or having long practices require frequent breaks and the drinking of fluids. For most practices under an hour, water is the drink of choice.

In the heat, and for practices that last more than one hour, sports drinks should be offered as well. Drinking fluids before, during and after playing sports will help to keep kids hydrated. And on very hot and humid days, practices should be held either early morning or early evening to avoid the hottest parts of the day.

Acute injuries happen suddenly and are usually associated with some form of trauma. They can range in severity from scrapes, bruises, sprains and strains to broken bones, torn ligaments, eye injuries and brain injuries. Acute injuries often oc-cur due to a lack of proper equipment or improper use of equipment.

For example, helmets should always be worn in sports like football, lacrosse, base-ball and softball. They should be in good shape and fit well. Protective eyewear can prevent injuries in basketball or racquet sports. Knee and elbow pads can prevent joint injury due to falls that happen often among children.

Overuse injuries occur from repetitive motion that puts too much stress on the bones and muscles.

These types of injuries are especially problematic for kids because they can af-fect bone growth. Common overuse inju-ries include damage to the knees, elbows, shoulders, shins, ankles, back, and hips, and can be diagnosed as tendonitis, stress fractures, or even growth plate issues de-

pending on the severity of the injury. A focus on prevention, sometimes

referred to as “prehab,” can help prevent injuries. Proper warm-up, stretching, strength training, good mechanics, as well as knowing how and when to rest are all vital to overuse injury prevention.

Reinjuries take place when an athlete returns to the sport before an injury has time to heal. This can lead to further, or permanent, damage. For example, one concussion, an injury to the brain, can be dangerous. But if a child, or adult for that matter, returns to play before being medi-cally cleared by a doctor and has another concussion, the result can be permanent brain damage or even death.

Other things to consider:• All kids should have a physical before

beginning any sport. Pre-screenings can clear kids to play and can identify any condition that could put a child at risk for injury.

• No playing through pain. Kids may think they’re helping the team, but they are only hurting themselves. If a child complains of a chronic ache or pain, see a doctor right away. Additionally, if your child suffers any type of head injury, look for signs of a concussion - headache, con-fusion, dizziness, forgetfulness, nausea, or change in behavior — and seek medical attention immediately.

• Returning to play means taking proper precautions to ensure reinjury does not occur. Depending on the injury this could mean taping the affected area, new protec-tive gear, wearing a brace or involve a formal physical therapy/rehab plan.

• Know the rules and encourage safe play. Get to know your child’s coaches to see what their philosophy is on safety and injury prevention. Make sure your child’s coaches include proper warm-up and cool down exercises with every practice.

• Don’t push. Sports should be fun and teach kids life lessons about teamwork, problem solving and good sportsmanship. Pushing your child to excel and win-at-all-costs can cause emotional stress, overuse injuries and burnout.

For more tips and detailed information about getting back in the game, visit Kid-sHealth.org.

About the authorKathleen O’Brien is a sports medicine

physician in the Department of Orthope-dics at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hos-pital for Children.


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Pancake Breakfast at ApplebeesThe Friends of the Seaford Library

will host a pancake breakfast at Ap-plebee’s in Seaford from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. Tickets are $6 each and include pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea or milk. All proceeds benefit the new Sea-ford Library and Cultural Center.

Tickets may be purchased at the circu-lation desk of the Seaford Library or by contacting Connie Halter at 628-0554.

Friday Night Cruise In Harley-Davidson of Seaford will host

its monthly Friday Night Cruise In on Fri-day, July 30 at 6 p.m. The event is open to all motorcycles and riders. The band, Nothin’ But Trouble will perform until 9 p.m. and food and drinks will be available in the Enchanted Forrest.

There will also be raffles and other fun and games. Future cruise-in dates include Aug. 27. For more information, call 629-6161 or visit www.hdofseaford.com.

Foundation Golf Tournament The 7th Annual Trinity Foundation

Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, at Heritage Shores Golf Club in Bridgeville.

This is a community fundraiser and all proceeds will benefit the Trinity Foun-dation’s 2010 areas of charitable focus which include community development, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

If you are interested in playing with a team of 4 at $100 per player, visit www.ttifoundation.org or email [email protected].

Eat at IHOP to help the libraryEnjoy a meal any time at the IHOP

restaurant in Seaford and support the Greenwood Library. Simply fill out a comment card after eating and give it to the cashier as you pay.

You will be given a special receipt which you then take to the Greenwood Library on your next visit.

Raffle benefits SPCAThe Georgetown Shelter - Delaware

SPCA is holding a special “Bethany Beach Getaway” raffle to raise money for the shelter and its homeless pets.

The package, valued at over $950, includes a two night stay at the Addy Sea Bed & Breakfast; gift certificates to Stu-dio 26 Salon & Spa, DiFebo’s Restaurant, Bethany Blues Restaurant, Harpoon Han-na’s Restaurant, The Cafe on 26 Bistro and The Pottery Place; two prints from Carolina Street; and an ocean kayaking adventure.

The Delaware SPCA is a private non-profit organization that does not receive

state or county funding and is not a state run facility.

The services provided by the Delaware SPCA are only possible with the chari-table support of the community.

Tickets for the raffle are $10 each and the drawing will take place on Oct. 10. For more information, or to purchase raffle tickets, call 541-4478.

Seaford Library• “Lights Camera Action!” The Seaford

Library and Cultural Center hosts “Movie Night” on Thursday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. We provide the refreshments, you take a seat and enjoy the show. For more infor-mation, call 629-2524 or visit www.sea-ford.lib.de.us.

• All reading logs for the Children’s Summer Reading Program are due Friday Aug. 6. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

• There will be a Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting on Tues-day, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m.

• The Children’s Summer Reading Pro-gram will hold its finale “Splish, Splash Liquid Cream Party” on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

• The “Science and Religion” Book discussion will meet at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Monday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

• There will be a Seaford Library and Cultural Center Board meeting on Tues-day, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m.

‘Hollywood by the Nanticoke’Marina’s in Blades will have a prom,

“Hollywood by the Nanticoke,” on Sat-urday, July 31, at 8 p.m., featuring live music by the band, Doc Hollywood. There will be a Grand March with a $50 prize for the best dressed couple, a photographer and a backdrop for group or couples pic-tures, lite fare buffet upstairs and dinner downstairs, all for one price. Tickets can be purchased for $20 at www.facebook.com/1newbp, prommarinas.eventbrite.com or at Marina’s Upstairs Dockside Bar.

Kids Fishing DerbyThe Annual Kids Fishing Derby spon-

sored by the Nanticoke River Yacht Club and local businesses is Saturday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is open to all kids ages 5 to 16 who must bring a parent or guardian with them in order to participate.

Participants will register at the Nan-ticoke River Yacht Club in the Blades Marina and then proceed as a group to the Seaford River Walk for the Fishing Derby and Casting Contest. An awards picnic will follow the Derby back at the Yacht

Club. Dozens of prizes will be awarded to participants and there will be door prizes for adults.

The picnic will include burgers and hot dogs with all the fixings and sides, includ-ing dessert. Also, don’t forget the group (church, scouts, sports, etc.) competitions.

Each child must provide his or her own fishing pole and tackle, and at least one parent or guardian must accompany the child throughout the activities. Bait will be provided by Jerry Taylor, owner of Taylored Tackle. Groups must bring their group leaders.

The event is a catch, register and re-lease type of derby. However, if a child wishes to keep their legal catch, they must bring their own cooler and ice.

Contact Jack Wilson, chairman, at 629-8986 for more information.

Group leaders are asked to contact Sandy Blackwell at 629-7038 for details and pre-registration.

Join the Alzheimers Memory WalkThe Kent-Sussex Memory Walk Com-

mittee is planning the Alzheimers Memo-ry Walk, the only annual fundraiser held in Sussex County, on Saturday, Oct. 2.

The walk begins at Grove Park in Re-hoboth Beach, travels around Silver Lake, continues the length of the boardwalk and returns to the park via Columbia Avenue

– a distance of 3.8 miles. Participants are needed.

Register online at http://memory-walk2010.kintera.org/Rehoboth. For more information, call Jamie Magee at 854-9788 or 1-800-272-3900. Team Captain kits are available online at www.alz.org/desjsepa.

In addition, you can support the Al-zheimers Association by purchasing a paper forget-me-not at one of Hocker’s Stores in Ocean View and Millville for $1 through July.

Support Homeless Cat HelpersHomeless Cat Helpers, Inc. is having a

special event on Monday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Georgia House in Laurel. It will be an all-you-can eat southern-style BBQ buffet dinner with beef, pork, hot dogs, etc.

There will be door prizes, silent auc-tion items and a raffle.

Tickets should be purchased in ad-vance. The $12 tickets are available at the following supporting businesses: Seaford Abbey Carpet and Phillips Signs, both on Rt. 13, Seaford; Seaford Florist, Rt. 13A, Blades and Delmarva Antiques, Rt. 13, Laurel.

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SHS 20 year reunionSeaford High School Class of 1990

will hold their 20 year reunion on Satur-day, Oct. 9, from 5 to 10 p.m., in the Ball Room at Heritage Shores Club House in Bridgeville. Checks must be mailed to: Sandy Whitten Stinson, 31521 Miller Road, Cordova, MD 21625. Checks should be made payable to: SHS Class of 1990. The cost is $45 per person. This fee is non-refundable. For more informa-tion, visit the Facebook page, “Seaford Senior High Class of 1990.”

Zumba for kids and seniorsA professional dancer and Zumba in-

structor will be coming to teach Atomic Zumba for kids and Aqua Zumba for se-niors this summer. This program is free to participants who live at or below the pov-erty level. There is a small administrative fee for adults who sign up. For more in-formation, call Paul Dorey at 628-3789.

Western Sussex Farmers’ Market Western Sussex Farmers’ Market will

be open Saturday mornings (8:30 a.m. - noon) through Aug. 28.

The Market will be located on the Boys and Girls Club property at 310 Vir-ginia Ave., Seaford. In addition to fresh local produce, there will be educational, fun activities each week. Find the market on Facebook. For more information, call 629-2686 or email [email protected].

Eastern Shore AFRAM FestivalThe annual Eastern Shore AFRAM

Festival will be held on Aug. 13-14, at Nutter Park, Collins Ave., Seaford.

There will be two extraordinary days of cultural entertainment, Afrocentric displays, ethnic food vendors, a parade, AFRAM pageant, health clinic, job fair and children’s events. For more informa-tion, visit www.EasternShoreAFRAM.org or call 628-1908.

Student artwork display

Laurel Public Library is exhibiting art-work completed this year by students at-tending Laurel Intermediate/Middle School. Demonstrating the young artists’ skill in two dimensional media, this col-orful show is on display on the stairway and second floor of the library throughout the summer.

Hitchens Family ReunionThe 56th annual Hitchens Family Re-

union hosted by the Clay Hitchens Family will be held on Sunday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m.

The reunion will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Rev. Lee Elliott Com-munity Bldg, 17249 Phillips Hill Road, Laurel.

Bring covered dishes; fried chicken and rolls will be furnished.

Laurel Library summer programsThursday, July 29, 2 p.m. - Kids Cre-

ate Club, grades K-6Monday, Aug. 2, 8-9 p.m. - Teen Book

Club, with refreshmentsTuesday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m. - Pre-

school Story TimeWednesday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m. - Rehoboth

Summer Children’s Theater at the LibraryThursday, Aug. 5, 2 p.m. - Kids Create

Club, grades K-6Friday, Aug. 6, 7-9 p.m. - Limo Ride

Drawing for the Teen Summer Reading Program

Saturday, Aug. 7 – All day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Last day to add books to your Reading Logs for the Children’s Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, Aug. 11 - 2 p.m. - End of the Summer Reading Program Party, with performances by our Acting Club, plus refreshments.

Society hosts Basket BingoLaurel Historical Society will host its

annual Basket Bingo fundraiser on Tues-day, Aug. 24, at the Laurel Fire Hall with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and games be-ginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Desserts and drinks are free and hot dogs are $1. Double Bingo cards will also be offered. Two specialty Longaberger baskets will be raffled off with one chance included with the price of the ticket. More raffle tickets and the popular 50-50 can be purchased the night of the games. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or advance tickets can be reserved by calling 875-7665.

Historical Society summer eventsSundays through October - Open

House at the Cook House, 1-4 p.m. Free. Come browse through life from an

easier time.Tuesday, Aug. 24 - Basket Bingo with

free delicious desserts.

Bridgeville Open Golf TournamentThe fourth Bridgeville Charity Open

golf tournament will be held on Friday, Oct. 8, at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville.

Registration and a continental break-fast begin at 8 a.m., with the shotgun start for the four-player scramble starting at 9 a.m. sharp.

A luncheon and awards ceremony will follow the tournament.

Orlan Brown serves as this year’s tournament chairman. Proceeds will sup-port the efforts of the Bridgeville Kiwanis Foundation, the Bridgeville Lions Foun-dation and the Bridgeville Senior Center. To become a sponsor or to register for the tournament, call Peggy Smith at 337-7135.

Eat pancakes, help the libraryThe friends group of the Bridgeville

Public Library is raising money through area IHOP restaurants. Patrons can eat at IHOP in Seaford, Rehoboth Beach, Salis-bury, Md. and Dover and then take their receipts and restaurant comment cards to the library or to Bridgeville Town Hall. The library will receive a payment from IHOP for every receipt and card that is collected. For details, call Pat McDonald, 337-7192.

Anniversary celebrationBridgeville Public Library will cel-

ebrate its first anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. The evening features music by “The Back Bay Strummers” with fun and refreshments. The event is free and open to everyone.

VBS at Lifeway ChurchJoin us for VBS, “Saddle Ridge

Ranch,” at Lifeway Church of God, 7046 Seashore Highway (Route 404), Brid-geville, Sunday, Aug. 8 thru Thursday, Aug. 12, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Pre-register online at www.lifewaychurchofgod.com or call Amy at 337-7844.

Summer events at the libraryThe Bridgeville Library announces its

summer schedule of events.Join Ms. Kathy for Lap Sit on

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 3 months to 2 years. This is an interactive story time for very young children to introduce regular library visits.

Family Nights are held each month on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Games, fun, entertainment and light refreshments are anticipated.

Movie Mania continues through the summer with Bring Your Own Lunch Movie Classics on the first Monday of each month.

Enjoy a classic film from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with intermission. Teen Movie Night for ages 13-17 is the first Friday of each month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Educa-tional/Documentary movie event is on the second Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m.; this is for ages 8-15. Summer Satur-day Matinees will run until Aug. 14, from 2-4 p.m. A complete movie list is avail-able at the library.

Make a Splash-READ Summer Read-ing Programs are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a sum-mer full of reading, crafts, fun and enter-tainment. A complete schedule is avail-able at the library.

The Teen Reading Program is on the first and third Friday nights from 5 to 7 p.m. The Genealogy Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

All programs are free and open to the public. The new library is located at 600 S. Cannon St. in Bridgeville. Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For sign ups and more information, call the library at 337-7401.


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Framed print fundraiserThe Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood

Memorial VFW Post 7478 in Greenwood has acquired a framed, signed photo-graph by Kevin Fleming of the famous Greenwood Chicken BBQ which is for sale via sealed bids.

The photograph, which features two Greenwood Volunteer firefighters cook-ing BBQ chicken halves, can be viewed in Discover Bank in Greenwood.

Only sealed bids will be consid-ered. Bids should be mailed to: President Durene Jones, Greenwood Memorial VFWL Auxiliary, P.O. Box 900, Green-wood, DE 19950. The highest bidder will be revealed at the Chicken BBQ in Greenwood, on Aug. 6. A certified check or cash only will be accepted in payment for this memorable piece of re-gional artwork.

For more information, contact Sec. Michaele Russell at 349-4220.

Kiss a Goat fundraiserCast your vote in the Ladies Auxil-

iary of Greenwood Memorial Post 7478 of Greenwood’s summer fundraiser, “Kiss a Goat.” The contest will be held now through Greenwood’s “Night Out” event on Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Governor’s Avenue. Contestants include Town Council members, Mayor Willard Russell and Council members Brenda Tallent, Donald Donovan, Willie Pierce and Alan Pongratz, along with Chief of Police Mark Anderson. The one whose container collects the most money will “Kiss the Goat” at the end of Green-wood’s “Night Out.”

Containers for voting with donations will be available at three local busi-nesses: Yoder’s Country Store on East Market Street in Greenwood, L&M In-surance Agency on the Greenwood Town Plaza and Some-Like-It-Hot/Greenwood Building Supply on the corner of Route 13 South and Greenwood Road.

Voting will be tabulated regularly and continue at Post 7478 from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 10. Votes may also be mailed.

Checks should be made payable to: VFWL Aux. Post 7478 and mailed to: Pres. Durene Jones, Ladies Auxiliary Post 7478, P.O. Box 900, Greenwood, DE 19950. The public is invited to at-tend “Night Out” in Greenwood and sup-port this fundraiser for our veterans.

For more information, call Secretary Michaele Russell at 349-4220.

Greenwood CHEER eventsThe Greenwood CHEER Activity

Center, located at 41 Schulze Rd. in Greenwood, is hosting the following events and trips:

Motor Coach Trip - See “Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Living Waters Theater in Lancaster, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Cost is $80 per person for members or $90 for non-members and includes transportation, show ticket and smorgasbord dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant. Deadline for payment is July 6. The bus departs Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

CHEER Health Fair Join us at the Greenwood CHEER Ac-

tivity Center, 41 Schulze Rd., Greenwood for the Annual Health Fair on Thursday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be free blood pressure checks and other screenings. The following agencies will provide information: assistive devices from Independent Living Services of DVI; Delaware Hospice; Alzheimer’s Associa-tion; Easter Seals; RSVP; Division of Ser-vices for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities; and Fiberglass Tub Repairs. Other informational tables include CHEER Home Services, Marketing and Nutrition Program; Sussex County Mobility Consor-tium; ElderInfo; and Caregiver Resource. Morning snacks and midday lunch will be available. For table space or more informa-tion, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Hillbilly Picnic at CHEERThe Greenwood CHEER Activity Cen-

ter will host a Hillbilly Picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

There will be refreshments, games, magic and comedy by John Hadfield. Lunch will be served at noon. A water-melon spitting contest will be held after lunch. Wear your jeans and straw hats and come join us for a day of fun. The public is invited. For more information, call the center at 349-5237.

National Night OutNational Night Out, which promotes

police-community partnerships, crime prevention and neighborhood unity, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Greenwood VFW. There will be safety demonstrations, entertainment and food.

Living Waters Theater tripThe Greenwood CHEER Activity

Center is offering a motor coach trip to see “Psalms of David” at Sight & Sound Living Waters Theater in Lancaster, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Cost is $80 per per-son for member or $90 non-member and includes transportation, show ticket and smorgasboard dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant. The bus departs Greenwood CHEER Activity Center at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 8:30 p.m. For more infor-mation, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Travel with Delaware TechLimited seats are available for upcom-

ing trips sponsored by Delaware Techni-cal & Community College’s Adult Plus+ program. Don’t miss the opportunity to embark on a day-long adventure or see a fantastic show with convenient, comfort-able transportation from Delaware Tech in Georgetown.

Observe and learn about intriguing animals from around the world includ-ing giant pandas, Asian elephants, fla-mingos, alligators and much more at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. on Saturday, July 31.

Spend the day exploring the eight Smithsonian museums located on the national mall between the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol on Sat-urday, August 21.

Meet the man who called himself a Yankee Doodle Dandee in “George M.”, a tap-dancing, stars and stripes salute to America and Broadway, at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pa. on Tuesday, August 31; enjoy excellent seats and a delicious luncheon. This mu-sical pays tribute to George M. Cohan

who wrote “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “Give My Regards to Broadway,” “Over There,” and more.

Witness the unforgettable and inspir-ing story of a woman named Celie in “The Color Purple” at the DuPont The-atre on Thursday, Sept. 18. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, this play is a land-mark theatrical event with a Grammy-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues. Adults ages 50 and up can become Adult Plus+ members for $18 per year.

Benefits of membership include unlimited use of the Stephen J. Betze Library located on campus; exclusive advanced registration and special dis-counts on trips, courses and events; and a free drink with purchase of a meal in the dining hall on campus. For more information about these trips, contact Delaware Tech’s Adult Plus+ program at 856-5618.

Seaford AARP tripsOct. 25-29 - See Tennessee in the

fall and join our group traveling to the Smoky Mountains on a bus trip filled with fun and games. This is a special priced anniversary trip that includes four breakfasts, four dinners and two lunches. You will see performances from “A Blast from the Past” and “Magic Beyond Belief.” There will also be three dinner shows, plus admission to Dollywood and the Titanic Museum. Enjoy an on-the-bus guided tour of the Smoky Moun-tains. Also receive a special anniversary gift. Where can you travel for five days with bus fare, motel, at least two meals per day, gratuities for meals, Smoky Mountains tour guide and bus driver tip all included? A lifetime of memories, all for $595 per person/doubles. This is a very busy trip so plan to relax when you get back home!

Nov. 3 - A trip to Boiling Springs, Pa., to the Allenberry Theatre for a buf-fet luncheon and a Christmas Musical matinee - “Becoming Santa.” Bus driver tip included. Cost: $78.

Nov. 15-17 - A Victorian Christmas in the Amish countryside. Stay at the Berlin Hotel & Suites in Millersburg, Ohio. Visit the J.E. Reeves Victorian Home with the “Christmas Around The World” theme depicted in 28 different rooms. A holiday feast dinner at the Carriage House. Over 100 Festival of Trees and wreaths at the Warther Carv-

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Dec. 6-8 - Wheeling Island Casino Hotel in Wheeling, W.V. Two meals per day including a dinner and show. This trip has the option of staying at the ca-sino or taking the attraction tours to the Glass Museum, Colonel Oglebay’s Man-sion Museum and more, plus the Festival of Lights bus tour. Bus driver tip in-cluded. Cost is $349 per person/doubles; $435 single.

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WPS Fall TripEnjoy a motorcoach trip to Hudson

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two breakfasts, lunches at the Culinary Institute, one dinner, tour of the Cu-linary Institute, Hudson River Cruise, US. Military Academy tour, FDR Home & Library, Vanderbilt Mansion, Purple Heart Hall of Honor, baggage handling, all taxes and gratuities. Cost per person, double occupancy is $410. For informa-tion, contact Frances Horner at 629-4416.

Laurel Senior Center TripsThe Laurel Senior Center is offering

the following trip: Tennessee Sampler, Oct 4-9, cost $739 per person, includes 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 break-fasts, 3 dinners, 1 luncheon, cruise, 3 shows, Graceland & Dollyland. For more information, call 875-2536.

Trip to LouisvilleAARP #915 presents a trip to Lou-

isville, Ky., on Oct. 24-29. Trip is six days and five nights and includes five breakfasts and five full dinners.

Sights include the Derby Dinner Playhouse, Belle of Louisville River-boat, Churchill Downs & Kentucky Der-by Musesum, “My Old Kentucky Home” Place, Heaven’s Hill Distillery, Louis-ville Slugger Museum and much, much more. Cost is $775 per person/double occupancy. Single occupancy is slightly higher. For information or reservations, call 410-754-8189 or 410-754-8588.

USCG AuxiliaryUnited States Coast Guard Auxiliary

meets the second Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club.

For more information, contact Cindi Chaimowitz at 302-398-0309.

Weekly ‘Feline Rescue’ sessionHomeless Cat Helpers will hold a

question and answer session on “Feline Rescue Resources” at the Seaford Library on Monday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m.

Sussex County MarinesMarine Corps League Detachment

#780, Devil Dog Detachment, meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Post #6, “the log cabin,” in Seaford. All former and retired Marines from all generations are welcome.

USPS monthly meetingUnited States Power Squadron (USPS)

meets at the Nanticoke River Yacht Club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. If you are interested in boating edu-cation and safety, and enjoy boating, sail-ing or canoeing, join us and participate in

our classes and outings. For more information, contact C.M.

Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.

ReunionColonel Richardson High School,

Class of 1985, is planning a 25th high school reunion for this fall.

The committee is updating classmate addresses.

For more information, contact Deb-bie (Feyl) Brohawn at 410-754-8910 or [email protected].

WiHi 40th reunionIt’s been 40 years since the Wicomico

Senior High class of 1970 walked across the stage to receive diplomas and they plan to celebrate the weekend of Sept. 17-18.

If you have not yet heard from a class member, call Ron Nelson at 410-430-9523 or email Ann Wilmer at [email protected].

If you know anyone from the class of 1970 who no longer lives in the area and may not have heard about the reunion, let them know about the reunion or give or-ganizers a call with contact information. For more information, call Ann Wilmer at 410-341-0120.

Family Fun Day fundraiser Family Fun Day returns to Harley-

Davidson of Ocean City Saturday, July 31. The day-long event features fun and educational demonstrations for kids of all ages.

Proceeds benefit the Spuck & Lib Ben-nett Scholarship, awarded to a student en-tering college to study education.

Activities begin at 10 a.m. and wrap up by 2 p.m. The Maryland State Police will host a bicycle rodeo and there will be a bicycle safety check up so bring your bicycle.

Berlin Police Department will do a Speed Toss (baseball) and the Berlin Fire Department will have a fire truck on dis-play. There will also be other safety dis-plays and giveaways.

Inexpensive games include the Duck Pond, Dime Toss, Balloon Darts, Needle In The Haystack, Lollipop Drawing, Putt-Putt Golf, Soda Ring Toss and the Lucky Door Game. There will also be face paint-ing and popcorn and air-conditioning in-side the dealership.

For more information or to volunteer, call 410-629-1599 or visit www.hdocean-city.com.


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Church BulletinsFree soup and sandwiches

New Zion United Methodist Church in Laurel offers free soup and sandwiches ev-ery Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Pastor Timothy Duffield Sr. at 875-0727.

Old Christ Church’s schedule

Old Christ Church, an historic church in Laurel, will meet the first Sunday of each month for the summer at 10 a.m. Services will be held on Aug. 1 and Sept. 5.

Services are open to anyone of any de-nomination and will include refreshments and tours of the church after each service. The traditional “Blessing of Animals” will be held on Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. A collection will be taken for local animal shelters.

November features a Thanksgiving Day Eucharist at 10:30 a.m. followed by Ad-vent lessons and carols with guest concert artists in December.

For more information, call 875-3644 or email [email protected] and [email protected].

St. Luke’s newsletterSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church offers its

newsletter, “Luke’s Letter” online and also via email. The newsletter is published ap-proximately once a month and is available online at www.stlukesseaford.org.

Join our email list by sending a request to [email protected]. St. Luke’s services are Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and Thursday evenings, Holy Eucha-rist and Healing at 6 p.m.

The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato is the rector.

Weekly Bible StudyA weekly Bible study is being held ev-

ery Wednesday night from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Days Inn, Rt. 13 South, Seaford (next to KFC). Family oriented Bible les-sons for all ages.

Sunday worship service is at 12 noon in the same location. Elder Cornell Johnson of Jesus The Christ Apostolic Ministries is Pastor. Call 628-0349 or 302-344-9672 for more information.

Vacation Bible School in DelmarThe Church of God of Prophecy in Del-

mar is holding a Vacation Bible School on August 4, 5 and 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Son World Park.”

All are welcome to come and join the fun. The church is located on Rt 13 & Dorothy Rd., 3 miles north of the MD/DE line.

For more information contact Tina Phil-lips, 875-7824.

Mt. Calvary eventsThe following items will be held at Mt.

Calvary United Methodist Church in Brid-geville:

Friday, July 30 - 11 a.m. - Pastor’s Aide Committee Dinner Fundraiser - Fish platters - $8 (fish, macaroni and cheese, stringbeans, cornbread); chicken platters - $7 (chicken, macaroni and cheese, yams, rolls); cake - .50; sodas and water - $1.

Call ahead orders at 542-5752 or the day of the event at 337-7090.

Saturday, July 31 – 6:30 p.m. - Pastor’s Aide Committee Service - the Rev. Jerome

Lee, Shiloh Baptist Church, Pungoteague, Va., along with his choir and congrega-tion.

All are invited to attend. For more in-formation, contact Minister Brandon Gale Sr. at 410-845-5991.

Saturday, Aug. 14 - 6 p.m. - Gospel Fest at Woodbridge High School, Brid-geville - featuring Earnest Pugh, Powerfied Youth, Sister Keepers Dance Ministry and Grace N Mercy Step Team. Sponsored by God’s Leading Hands Ministerium. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 and under, $30 at the door.

Tickets can be purchased at the Mus-tard Seed in Milford or the Gospel Shop in Salisbury or any member of the Minis-terium. For more information, call 443-944-3665.

Saturday, Aug. 21 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) - Evan-gelism workshop with the Rev. Dr. Michael Scott Sr. of Jerusalem Baptist Church, Temperanceville, Va., as guest facilitator.

Learn how you can reach out to the unsaved.

Registration fee of $5 covers materials and snacks.

Registration deadline is Aug. 14. Call 542-5752 for more information.

Sunday Evening SingThere will be a Sunday Evening Sing

at Shiloh Community Church located on Shiloh Church Road off Route 24 on Sun-day, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m.

The evening will feature the Ole Time Gospel Singers with special guest singer,

Frank Silva. For more information, call Nancy at

339-3341.

New service time The Lighthouse Church, 27225 Kaye

Road, Laurel, is changing their service on Sundays to 1:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 1. This new time will accommodate those who can’t make it to church for morning services.

For more information, call 875-7814.

VBS at St. Paul’sSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church

will host Vacation Bible School, “Heroes of the Bible,” from Aug. 2-6, nightly from 7-9 p.m.

There will be classes for all ages in-cluding adults. St. Paul’s is located on Old Stage Road in Laurel.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Kidstuf 103 at Alliance ChurchAtlanta Road Alliance Church in Sea-

ford is offering Kidstuf 103 on Wednes-day evenings. Kidstuf is a program de-signed for children and parents to attend together. Each month features a differ-ent Biblical virtue using music, drama, a storyteller and games. A light supper is served at 6:15 p.m., followed by the pro-gram at 6:45 p.m.

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

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

600 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956 (302) 875-3644

The Rev. Dr. Howard G. Backus, Rector www.dioceseofdelaware.net/churches/stphlps.html

Holy Eucharist with Healing Sunday ~ 8:30 & 10:30 am Church School ~ 9:30 am

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

Pastor - Donald Murray - 856-6107

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Road 68, South of Laurel

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

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

www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

Delmar Wesleyan Church 800 East Street

Delmar, MD 21875 “The Church That Cares”

410-896-3600 Pastor James C. Hitch

Sunday: Sunday School 10 M

Worship 11 AM & 6 PM

Wednesday: Bible Study

7 PM

875-3983 200 W. Market Street, Laurel, Del.

Centenary UMC www.laurelcentenaryumc.org

Contemporary Worship, 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship, 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School, for ALL Ages, 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays: Bible Study 1 p.m.;

& Youth Ministry 6:45 p.m.

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

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Service 7:00 p.m.

Know, Grow, Show & Go in our Walk with Jesus Christ

22581 Sussex Hwy., Seaford, DE • 629-6298

CH R IST IA N CH U R CH of Seaford

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

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

Wednesday Midweek Services - 7 p.m. For info, call 875.7995 or visit www.centralworshipcenter.org

Pastor Timothy Dukes, Senior Pastor Pastor John Lanzone, Youth/Family Pastor

Worship 10:45 a.m. • Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Wed. Night 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Night 7:00 p.m. Located on Camp Road between the Dual & Alt. 13

For info call: 629-3674 or 875-2915 Sr. Pastor Roland Tice

Great Worship - Talented Singers Loving People - Powerful Preaching

Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm

Christ Evangelistic Church

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1010 S . Central Ave., Laurel

Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday Family Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 94 Walnut Street, Laurel, DE

(across from GameZone) 302-875-7873 www.laurelnazarene.org

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Loretta L. Dykes, 85Loretta L. Dykes of Laurel, passed

away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at Lif-ecare at Lofland Park in Seaford.

She was born in Salisbury, Md., on Aug. 27, 1924, a daughter of the late Charles Edward and Nettie Cantwell Da-vis.

Dykes worked at the DuPont Com-pany in Seaford for a short time, then dedicated the rest of her life to being a wonderful housewife, mother, grand-

mother and great-grandmother. She was an active mem-ber of the Laurel American Legion Auxiliary Post #19 where she served as the kitchen chair-person for many years. She was also the president of the Ladies Auxiliary Dykes

Obituaries Located at Tyndall’s Furniture Plaza

on Discountland Rd & Rt. 13, Laurel 302- 875-4646

PO BOX 60, LAUREL, DE 19956

Sun. 9:30 am Wed. 7:00 pm Children’s Church • Nursery

Senior Minister: Dr. Carl G Vincent Senior Pastor: Pastor Barry B. Dukes

wwwmessiahsvineyard.org

Messiah’s Vineyard Church

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

302-877-0443

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GO D

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

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Ministry for the whole f amily 7 PM

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH A Cooperative S.B.C. Church

805 Atlanta Rd., Seaford, DE 302-629-8434 • www.graceseaford.org

Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:45 am & 6:30 pm Children’s Church 10:45 am SPANISH Worship 10:45 am Wednesday Activities 7 pm Pastor: Homer McKeithan

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

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 532 Stein Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 Redemptorist 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 p.m.

Sunday9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Worship, Nursery, Classesfor Kids & Adults

7:00 p.m.Evening Service

Wednesday Evening6:45 Catalyst Youth (gr. 7-12),DivorceCare, KidStuf 103 (K-6kids & their parents, 1st & 3rdWednesday) 7:00 Intercessory

Prayer, Men’s Group

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

The Church by the Side of the Road 15092 Cokesbury Rd, Georgetown, DE

(302) 629-5222 • www.cokesburyworship.org Pastor Harold Carmean & Congregation

Sunday School 9 am Contemporary Church Service 10 am

COKESBURY CHURCH

All Welcome Where Love Abides -- John 3:16

Holy Eucharist: Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

Thurs. Eve. Service: 6 p.m.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

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

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 315 N. Shipley St., Seaford, DE 19973 • 302-629-9755 Pastor: Rev. Andrew C. Watkins www.christlutheranseaford.com Praise Worship 8:15 AM • Sunday School 9:45 AM

• Traditional Worship 11:15 AM

Laurel Baptist Church, SBC Where everybody is somebody & Jesus Christ is Lord

33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel, DE 19956 LBC Sunday School ~ 10:00

Morning Worship ~ 11:00 Wednesday Bible Study ~ 7:00 P.M.

Nursery P rovided Pastor: Rev. Steven Booth

Music Director: Linda Lewis 302-875-7998

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

Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary 9:45 Sunday School

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

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church

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

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

N. Dual 13, P.O. Box 783, Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-6206

Evangelist - G. W. Cliver - 629-6206 Elder - Don Birch - 629-8949

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

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

Live For God, Love Each Other, Light The World

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

Rev. Michael A. Hopkins, Pastor SUNDAY

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

WEDNESDAY Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m.

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

SEAFORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PRE-SCHOOL - 12TH GRADE - Office 629-7161

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

MOUNT PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Dale Evans Contemporary Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15 a.m. Traditional Service . . 11:30 a.m.

Mount Pleasant Road, Laurel (Just off Rt. 24 west, on Rd. 493A)

875-1045

Sunday : Church School . . . . . . . . 9:45 am Morning Worship . . . . . . 11 am Youth Explosion . . . . . . . . 6 pm Evening 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. only Thursday :

Bible Study & Family Training Hour . . . . . . . . . . . 7 pm

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

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

27225 Kaye Road Laurel, DE 19956

Ph: (302) 875-7814 www.thelighthouselaurel.org

Timothy P. Jones, Pastor

“Shining His Light”

Sunday Family Worship - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Family Ministries - 7:00 p.m.

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

WORSHIP TIMES: 9 am Contemporary Service

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

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from 1966-1968. Many family memories include going to the casino and playing cards with her special friends. Her great-est love of all was being with her family that she loved so much.

Loretta is survived by her loving hus-band of 57 years, Fred Dykes. She has three children, Sylvia Rolison of Laurel, Garland Hornsby and wife Sherion of Seaford and Delores Palmer and husband Preston of Laurel. She has nine grandchil-dren, Fred, Jeff and Rick Marine, David, Kathy, Keith and Kevin Hornsby and Michelle Ross; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, she was pre-ceded in death by two sisters, a grandson and son-in-law.

A funeral service was held at Han-nigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Wednesday, July 21. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.

Virginia L. Layfield, 80Virginia Lee Layfield of Delmar,

passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.

Born in Federalsburg, Md., she was a daughter of the late Roy Donovan and Evelyn Segars Donovan.

After graduat-ing from Mardela High, Virginia Lee worked as a seam-stress for various garment companies. Once the children came along, she focused her love and attention on raising her family, while also working as a poultry grower. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Delmar for over 50 years and served in whatever capacity the church needed her. She enjoyed handi-crafts, sewing and working in her flowers. She had a servant’s heart who always did many things for others without ever wanting the recognition.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William J. Layfield; four daugh-ters, Debbie Finn of Flower Mound, Tex-as, Gwen Bowden and her husband Den-nis of Burke, Va., Joan Bowden and her husband Gary of Upatoi, Ga. and Karen Sallac of Salisbury, Md.; four grandchil-

dren, Emily Dozier, Lindsay Bowden, Ryan Bowden and Jared Bowden; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Blake Dozier; a brother, John Donovan of Georgetown; two sisters, Betty Naggy Masten and Jeanette Hastings, both of Seaford; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, two broth-ers, Robert and Hubert Donovan and a sister, Patricia Rider, preceded her in death.

A funeral service was held on Satur-day, July 24, at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. The Revs. Barry Devine and Walter Agnor officiated. Interment fol-lowed at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Del-mar.

In memory of Mrs. Layfield, memo-rial contributions may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Delmar, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, DE 19940 or to Delaware Hos-pice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com. Ar-rangements are in the care of the Short Funeral Home in Delmar.

Andrew Moore Jr., 89Andrew Moore Jr. of Bethel, passed

away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 22, 2010.

Andrew was born in Delmar, Md. on April 11, 1921, to Andrew and Julia Moore.

He married Mary Hastings in 1941 and they were married for 68 years.

Mr. Moore worked at O.A. Newton and Son for over 40 years before retiring and then raising chickens at his home. He was an avid gardener and loved fish-ing. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during W.W.II and was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in the vicinity of Gilsdorf, Ger-many.

Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers and two sis-ters.

In addition to his wife, he leaves be-hind to cherish his memory three daugh-ters, Barbara Sylvia and husband Fred of Seaford, Andrea Simone and husband Anthony of Wilmington and Cindy Lane Moore of Trenton, N.J.; a son, G. Dale Moore and wife Donna of Marianna, Fla.; three brothers, Carroll Moore of George-town, Jim Moore of Florida and Randall Moore of Washington; and four sisters,

Sarah Foxwell of Harrington, Mary Beauchamp of Greenwood, Joyce Pettit of Harrington and Elaine Anderson of Georgetown.

A funeral service was held at Han-nigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, on Monday, July 26. The Rev. Art Smith officiated. Interment followed in Bridgeville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Andrew’s memory to Dela-ware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or Sussex SPCA, 22918 Du-Pont Hwy., Georgetown, DE 29947.

Albert S. Culver, 69Albert S. Culver of Wilmington,

passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He was a retired salesman.

Albert is survived by his wife, Sheryl B. Culver; daughter, Jennifer Irwin and husband, Alex; sisters, Joan Hart and Bonnie Culver; brother, Alan Culver; and grandson, Simon Ellison.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 30, at McCrery Me-morial Chapel, 3924 Concord Pike, Tal-leyville. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Simon Ellison Memorial Fund, c/o any Wilmington Trust Bank. To send condolences, visit www.mccreryfu-neralhome.com.

Michael J. Cunningham, 18Michael J. Cunningham passed away

at his home in Seaford on Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

He was born in Newark on Aug. 9, 1991. Michael is survived by his parents, Steve and Jackie Cunningham; his sisters, Stephanie and Kristen; and his grand-parents, Alfred and Jean Cunningham of Georgia.

He was an acolyte at St. Luke’s Epis-copal Church in Seaford for many years and graduated from Sussex Technical High School in 2009. He enjoyed base-ball, soccer and golf. He was currently enrolled at Delaware Technical and Com-munity College. He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed.

Memorial donations may be made to Delmarva Teen Challenge, Attn: Direc-tor of Administration, P.O. Box 1271, Seaford, DE 19973, memo: Michael J. Cunningham.

Arrangements are in the care of Cran-ston Funeral Home.

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First State Community Action Agency works with individuals and communities to overcome the chal-lenges of unemployment, homeless-ness, substandard living conditions and hunger in Delaware. The grant awarded to Goodwill — Delaware’s oldest social services organization — will provide funding for compre-hensive case management services to low-income unemployed and un-deremployed adult residents living in New Castle and Kent Counties.

The goal of the family strength-ening program is to improve the economic status of local residents by offering assistance to find meaningful employment or obtain in-demand job skills through training. Goodwill will also provide referrals and resources in the areas of education, housing and transportation for approximately 160 families enrolled in the program.

“In its second year, our family strengthening program is showing re-sults in moving participants closer to self-sufficiency, which is a key to our mission to the community,” said Col-leen Morrone, chief mission officer for Goodwill of Delaware.

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St. John’S houSe tour - Pictured are Joyce Allen and Bob and Dorie Cummings, whose homes will be open for the St. John’s U.M. Church house tours on Oct. 7, 2010. Other homes on the tour include those of Dr. and Mrs. Tom Benz, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Mitchell, Sudler House (Mr and Mrs. Richard Calhoun), Sandy Sutton and Blades U.M. Church.

The St. John’s United Methodist Church committee has been at work for several months. The committee members, from left, are Joyce Schafer, Marcia Thompson, Arliene Traister, Jeanette Davis, Sally Higgins, Bettye Blatchley and Marion Holt.

Surplus produce feeds hungryAs summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucum-

bers, peppers, string beans and more be-gins to sprout, the Food Bank of Delaware encourages local gardeners and farmers to keep the food bank mind as they harvest their summer bounty – surplus fruits and vegetables may be donated to Delawareans in need.

Produce donations to the food bank are critical in ensuring that low-income adults and children receive proper nutrition. Of-ten low-income individuals must choose between paying their rent or mortgage and buying a bag of groceries. To stretch food dollars, disadvantaged shoppers typically choose foods that are inexpensive, high in calories and lacking nutritional value.

“A recent study by the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation indicates that Dela-ware is the 20th obese state in the coun-try,” said Food Bank President and CEO Patricia Beebe. “And disparities exist between obesity rates and income. More than a third of adults earning less than $15,000 per year were obese compared

with roughly a quarter of adults earning $50,000 or more per year. By placing an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables for low-income Delawareans we hope to close these disparities.”

Last year the Food Bank of Delaware distributed close to three million pounds of produce from the food industry, local gardeners and farmers to Delawareans in need. It doesn’t take much produce from an individual’s garden to make a real im-pact. The average harvest from a packet of lightweight vegetable seeds such as snap beans weighs about 20 pounds. And dense vegetables such as carrots produce about 100 pounds.

To donate your surplus to the Food Bank of Delaware, stop by the Newark (14 Garfield Way) or Milford (1040 Mat-tlind Way) warehouse weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farmers interested in making a donation to the Food Bank of Delaware may contact Charlotte McGarry at 302-294-0194. All donations are tax-deductible.

New hunting regulations, statutesThis fall, hunters will be interested in a

number of changes, including a new cross-bow season, a statewide red fox season, use of pellet firearms for squirrel hunting and licensing changes, the DNREC Divi-sion of Fish and Wildlife recently an-nounced.

“Two changes that generated a great deal of public interest were the crossbow and red fox hunting seasons,” said Wild-life Program Manager Ken Reynolds. “We had a full house at our March public hear-ing and most of the comments were about these two topics.”

Starting this fall, crossbows may be used by all hunters during a general cross-bow season that will run from Sept. 1, 2010 through Jan. 31, 2011. During any overlap with a deer gun season, crossbow hunters must wear 400 square inches of hunter orange as do gun hunters.

A new regulation establishes a state-wide hunting season for red fox that will run from Nov. 1, 2010 through Feb. 28, 2011. Following the recent passage of a revised statute by the Delaware General Assembly, the new season was created to allow the Division to manage the species. “We want to manage red fox like other furbearer species in Delaware,” said Wild-life Administrator Greg Moore, adding that hunters have been requesting a red fox season for many years.

Two very important statutory changes approved by the Legislature and taking effect this year involve licenses and hunt-ing safety zones. Hunting licenses no longer have to be displayed in a back tag but must be carried on your person while hunting. The safety zone for hunting with archery devices, including crossbows, has been reduced to 50 yards. Gun hunting safety zones were not changed.

Another regulatory change this year is that hunters and trappers who are exempt from licensing due to age or property own-ership will be required to obtain a Hunter and Trapper Identification Number. Like a license, this number must be carried by the hunter or trapper when they are in the field. To obtain this number, hunters can call 877-939-3678 toll-free or visit www.

dehip.com.Squirrel hunters will also see a regula-

tory change this season with the addition of .17 through .22 caliber pellet firearms to the list of those allowed for hunting in Delaware. These guns must have rifled barrels.

For more information on hunting sea-son changes, consult the 2010 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide, call the DN-REC Wildlife Section at 302-739-9912, or visit http://regulations.delaware.gov/regis-ter/july2010/final/index.shtml#TopOfPage and scroll down to the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife section to view the regulations.

Penalties increase for firearms Criminals who illegally carry a con-

cealed firearm will now face longer prison sentences under a law Governor Jack Markell signed recently that was written by Attorney General Beau Biden’s office.

Specifically, House Bill 226:• Enhances the penalty when an indi-

vidual is arrested for carrying a concealed firearm by increasing the maximum jail sentence from two years to eight years

• Adds the charge of carrying a con-cealed deadly weapon to Delaware’s list of violent felonies when that weapon is a firearm. Under Delaware’s sentencing guidelines, crimes classified as violent felonies are subject to higher presumptive sentences, and habitual offenders charged with this crime now face mandatory jail terms.

Sen. Brian Bushweller, D-Dover, the bill’s chief Senate sponsor said he hopes the bill will have a deterrent effect on gun crime. “This is a very narrowly targeted bill that increases penalties only for carry-ing a concealed weapon when that weapon is a firearm,” he said. “By increasing the felony penalty, we’re sending a message that this is serious and it is my hope that it will make someone think twice before us-ing a concealed gun to commit a crime.”

House Bill 226 was passed unanimous-ly by the Delaware House and Senate.

Homebuyer credit closing updateThe deadline for the completion of

qualifying First-Time Homebuyer Credit purchases has been extended. Taxpayers who entered into a binding contract before the end of April now have until Sept. 30, 2010 to close on the home.

The Homebuyer Assistance and Im-provement Act of 2010, enacted on July 2, 2010, extended the closing deadline from June 30 to Sept. 30 for eligible homebuy-ers who entered into a binding purchase contract on or before April 30 to close on the purchase of the home on or before June 30, 2010.

Here are five facts from the IRS about the First-Time Homebuyer Credit and how to claim it.

1. If you entered into a binding contract on or before April 30, 2010 to buy a prin-cipal residence located in the United States you must close on the home on or before Sept. 30, 2010.

2. To be considered a first-time home-buyer, you and your spouse – if you are married – must not have jointly or sepa-rately owned another principal residence during the three years prior to the date of purchase.

3. To be considered a long-time resi-dent homebuyer, your settlement date must be after Nov. 6, 2009 and you and your spouse – if you are married – must have lived in the same principal residence for any consecutive five-year period during the eight-year period that ended on the date the new home is purchased.

4. The maximum credit for a first-time homebuyer is $8,000. The maximum credit for a long-time resident homebuyer is $6,500.

5. To claim the credit you must file a paper return and attach Form 5405, First Time Homebuyer Credit, along with all required documentation, including a copy of the binding contract. New homebuyers must attach a copy of the properly execut-ed settlement statement used to complete the purchase. Long-time residents are en-couraged to attach documentation covering the five-consecutive-year period such as Form 1098, Mortgage Interest Statements, property tax records or homeowner’s in-surance records.

For more information, visit IRS.gov/recovery.


Soybean farmers from 10 states, Canada plan Mid-Atlantic tourSoybean farmers from 10 northern

states and one from Canada will launch a three-day, four-state tour of agricultural enterprises and Cooperative Extension research facilities in the Mid-Atlantic on Aug. 4 as part of American Soybean As-sociation’s Regional Exchange and Aware-ness Program (REAP).

Sponsors of the annual tour, which takes northern farmers south and vice-versa, are the United Soybean Board, No-vus International and Bayer CropScience. The Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association (MASA) will be the southern host, while southern farmers this year will visit Iowa.

All farmer-leaders come away from these tours with new friends, new informa-tion and a new awareness of agriculture in different states.

The REAP tour has been offered since 1991, helping U.S. soybean producers to build the relationships necessary to main-tain a strong and proactive voice on behalf of farm-related legislative priorities in Washington, D.C.

The 2010 “southern” program kicks off on Aug. 3 at the Comfort Inn BWI in Linthicum, Md., where guests and MASA representatives will celebrate MASA’s 40th anniversary.

Aboard a 56-passenger bus, the tour will stop at Beltsville Agricultural Re-search Center just outside Washington, D.C., on Aug. 4 before heading across the Chesapeake Bay to Schillinger Genetics and the Wye Research and Education Cen-ter in Queenstown, Md., and a barbecue at the farm of Alan and Hans Schmidt in Sudlersville.

After staying overnight in Dover, the group will head south on Aug. 5 to visit Kenny Brothers Produce in Bridgeville, Laurel Auction Market and Allen Fam-ily Foods’ solar-powered poultry house in Laurel, Perdue AgriRecycle in Blades — all before lunch at the Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown. Delaware Ag Secretary Ed Kee and USDA Rural Development State Director Jack Tarburton, among others, will travel with

the group. Dr. Robin Morgan, dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture, and Bill Satterfield, executive director of Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. will be among the speakers in George-town. Dinner will be aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry enroute to New Jersey.

On Aug. 6, the group will tour Vineland Produce Auction, then lunch on the farm of MASA director Byron DuBois in Pitts-grove, N.J. Visits to a mushroom farm near Kennett Square, Pa., “mushroom capital of the world,” and North Creek Nurseries in Landenberg, Pa., will wrap up the tour before returning to Baltimore.

Tour director Carol Kinsley, former MASA executive director, noted that poul-try litter is used for mushroom growing media and that the spent mushroom com-post is used in growing media for plants produced in nurseries, so the group will have followed a complete cycle, starting with soybeans fed to chickens.

Farmer participants hale from Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,

Minnesota, Nebraska, both Dakotas and Ontario, Canada.

For more information on the REAP program, visit www.soygrowers.com/reap. For MAS membership information, contact Executive Director Steve Connelly at 202-445-9955 or [email protected].

Toys for Tots Literacy ProgramThe UPS Store in the Seaford Village

Shopping Center is assisting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

The Toys for Tots Literacy Program seeks new books for less-fortunate chil-dren. Since its launch two years ago, the program has raised more than $1 million.

To support the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, visit The UPS Store in Seaford or donate online at www.toysfortotslit-eracy.org.

The UPS Store is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more informa-tion, call 629-UPS1 (8771) or visit www.theupsstore.com/local6185.

Thunderstorms pose a severe threat to unprepared motorists

Midway through the summer driving season, motorists have undoubtedly learned to cope with the extreme heat. However, with the extreme summer heat comes another issue motorists never quite seem prepared to deal with – thunderstorms.

Summertime is prime season for thunderstorms. High humidity and rapidly rising warm tem-peratures create a mass of warm, moist air rising into the atmo-sphere, where a thunderstorm is likely to form.

“Thunderstorms are a severe summer car crash risk, causing poor visibility, intense lighten-ing strikes, increased winds, hail and flash flooding,” said Jana L. Tidwell, acting manager of Pub-lic and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic.

The best solution during a storm is to monitor weather con-ditions carefully and, if possible, avoid being on the road.

Follow these tips to keep you safe.

• Replace windshield wiper blades yearly to ensure good vis-ibility during inclement weath-er. Also, keep your windows clean on the outside, as well as the inside of your windshield.

• Check your tire pressure and tread. Over or under-inflated tires can be dangerous, and balding tires do not provide good traction (especially in wet road condi-tions).

• Emergency Kit – have a kit packed in your car at all times in case you become trapped and need water, flashers, blankets, jumper cables, tire compres-sor, wiper fluid, kitty litter and a shovel (to help with traction on muddy, slippery roads or in-

clines), etc.• Slow down – when road

conditions become wet, slow down, don’t make sudden moves and leave a safe following dis-tance between you and the car in front of you.

• Do not use cruise control as the chance of losing control of your vehicle increases – if you begin to experience a skid, the system may interpret the skid-induced reduction in speed as a need to apply more engine pow-er, making it harder to recover from a skid.

• Headlights – put them on at the first sign of darkness or decreased visibility. In Delaware, and many other states, it is the law to turn on your headlights you’re your windshield wipers are on.

• Hazards – turn on your hazard lights to indicate to other drivers that upcoming road con-ditions are severe.

• Pull over – blinding rain can make visibility next to impos-sible, slowly pull over to a safe place on the side of the road or parking lot until the storm passes to avoid hitting another car, bicy-clist or pedestrian.

• Radio – listen to local weather reports to track fast-moving storms.

• Avoid puddles – because rain can be intense, puddles can form quickly and there’s no tell-ing just how deep they are, so it’s best to avoid them.

• Brake slowly – avoid slam-ming on the breaks, as this may cause your car to hydroplane.

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I read once about a woman, whose daughter, the author of the magazine piece I was reading, ac-cused her of always expecting the worst to happen.

She was a woman to whom noth-ing tragic had ever happened, the daughter wrote; none of her children had died, she and her husband were healthy, she had experienced no financial, romantic or health catas-trophes. Yet she always imagined the worst and wasted precious time and energy, her daughter said, worrying about it.

In the daughter’s account, I recognized myself. Not that I believe that the worst that can happen will. I am no blind fol-lower of Murphy and his law.

Rather, superstition drives me to con-front tragedy before it confronts me: If I imagine it and worry about it, it won’t come.

Foolish, I know. Superstition in general and this one in particular have no back-ing in science. Just because I imagine that huge truck pulling in front of my daughter as she drives home from her job in Salis-bury, just because the resulting telephone call and trip to the emergency room are nearly as real in my mind as if they had happened, does not guarantee that they won’t happen. In fact, I’m sure that any student of cause and effect could tell me that my worry about the truck driver’s in-attentiveness will not affect it one way or the other.

Still, I worry. And if I catch myself not worrying — if my son is flying some-where, for example, and I suddenly realize that I have not pictured the plane catching fire and plummeting to the ground — I worry double.

Who I am appeasing, I have no idea. But appease him, I do. And, like the man in Florida who buys a contraption to keep away elephants, then announces that there are no elephants in Florida because of his contraption, I say that my plan works. That plane has not crashed, that truck has remained sitting at the stop sign until it is clear to go, and so I still worry.

So, when my daughter announced that we had to talk, I wondered whether I had

failed in my worrying, or whether the foolishness of my plan suddenly caught up with it. I had loyally worried about all the things that worry mothers of daughters and here she was, on a warm summer day, ask-ing me to sit down and listen.

I was in the middle of lunch, a corn fritter left over from breakfast. I had just told her that one corn fritter was still on the counter, saved for her lunch.

“OK,” she said. A pause. And then, “I have something I have to confess.”

Suddenly, the corn fritter, despite the fact that it was covered with sweet syrup, was not so tasty as it had been. I put down my fork.

“What have you done?” I asked.“I haven’t done anything,” she replied.

“I just have to tell you something.”I waited. She took a deep breath.“I don’t want that corn fritter for

lunch.”“Could you say that again?”“I don’t want that corn fritter for lunch.

I’d rather have a grilled cheese sandwich. You don’t mind, do you?”

My taste buds slowly unnumbed, and I picked up my fork. No, I didn’t mind. Yes, I had saved the fritter for her but my feelings weren’t hurt if she selected grilled cheese instead. In fact, that meant that the last corn fritter was mine. She prepared her cheese, tuna, tomato and mustard sandwich and we completed our lunch together.

I should not have been surprised by her “confession.” She works hard to please her father and me, calling if she is going to be late, consulting us in making plans, taking time to join in our activities.

A kinder, more considerate daughter, I don’t think we could have.


Something bad will happen if I stop imagining the very worst

A kinder, more con-siderate daughter, I don’t think we could have. That kind of worries me.

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Laurel’s Shelby Murphy looks to beat the throw to first during last Thursday’s Major League softball state tournament game in Milford. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar 10-11 baseball team comes home with a state title

Hunter Frey came on in the sixth to close the game out.

Isaac Austin singled and drove in a run; Taylor Cox and Dylan Barlow each had a single, a double, and an RBI; and Austin Rhodes contributed two hits and two RBIs.

Delmar defeated Halfway, 7-5, last Monday as Tim Ward struck out six in four and two thirds innings and Adkins added a strikeout in one and two thirds in-nings of work for Delmar. Austin had two hits including a double and drove in a run and Cox collected three hits including a double and had two RBIs.

See page 44 for photos from the team’s parade through Delmar.

CHAMPIONS- Shown is the Laurel Major League Pat Knight softball team, which won the District III championship last week in Seaford: Casey Wilson, Kelsie Ridpath, Darien Shockley, Sara Allen, Briana bell, Alyssa Holston, Heather Windel, Samantha Hawley, Ashlan Venables, Emily Cox, Logan Downes, and coaches Doug Henry, Heather Collins, and Darrell Downes. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Laurel Major League softball team earns return trip to regionalsBy Mike McClure

The Laurel Major League all-star soft-ball team earned a return trip to the East-ern Regionals in Albany, N.Y., with three wins in the state tournament last week in Milford.

Laurel’s 11-1 win over Canal (District II) gave the team its second straight state title.

Canal took a 1-0 lead in the first inning before Laurel came back with two runs in the third, six in the fourth, and three in the fifth.

Shelby Murphy went 1-3 with two runs; Kortney Lee was 1-4 with a pair of runs; Rachel Davis added two doubles and two runs; Sara James tripled and scored a run; and Morgan Joseph was 2-3 with two runs. Regan Green chipped in with a hit and an RBI, Destinee Banks had a hit and a run, and Sabrina Savage scored a run. Green allowed one run on a walk and struck out 15 in the win.

“It feels good. I wanted to go back to New York,” Green said.

“We won the first game for Delaware up there (last year),” added Murphy, whose team lost the rest of its games at regionals.

“We should do better this year,” said Green, who pointed out that the team has

added depth on the mound this year.Laurel opened the state tournament

with a 6-4 win over Canal before blanking Milford, 5-0, on its home field on Thurs-day.

On Thursday, Kortney Lee singled and scored on an error, Davis walked and beat the throw home on a fielder’s choice, and Savannah Brown reached on the fielder’s choice and scored on a single by Green for a 3-0 Laurel lead in the first inning.

In the second, Murphy walked and scored on an error and Lee walked and came home on a wild pitch (5-0). That was all the District III champs needed as Green sent Milford down in order in the sixth inning to seal the win. Green allowed no runs, no hits, and no base run-ners and struck out 16 in six innings of work.

Laurel opens Eastern Regionals play this Saturday at 9 a.m. against New Jer-sey. The team also plays Sunday, Tues-day, and Wednesday. The team has added experience this year with seven team members returning from last year’s squad.

“I think with the experience from last year, the girls will know more of what to expect. It’s a hard schedule to play day after day,” Laurel manager Brad Lee said following his team’s win in the state championship.

By Mike McClure

The Delmar 10-11-year-old all-star baseball team returned from Hagerstown last week with a state title after defeating Halfway, 6-3, in the championship game. On Friday night the team was saluted with a ride in the Delmar Fire Department’s fire trucks to the site of the department’s annual men’s softball tournament where they were cheered on by their fans.

On Thursday, Jimmy Adkins pitched five innings and struck out four on the mound for Delmar, which jumped out to a 3-1 lead after two innings of play before Halfway knotted the score in the third. Delmar came back to take a 6-3 lead and

Shown (l to r) is the Delmar 10-11 all-star baseball team, which won the Maryland state championship last week in Hagerstown: front- Dylan Barlow, Tim Ward, Jimmy Adkins, Hunter Frey, Haley Rogers, Isaac Austin; back- coach Dwayne Austin, Chris-tian Littleton, Taylor Cox, Ben Dashiell, Trey Lecates, Austin Rhodes, and manager Greg Cathell. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel Pop Warner to hold Texas Hold’em fundraisersThe Laurel Pop Warner will be having a Texas Hold’em fundraiser on the follow-

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Laurel Minor League softball opens state tourney with winThe Laurel Minor League all-star softball team opened the state tournament with a

6-3 win over District II (Canal) last Saturday at the Camden-Wyoming Little League park. Laurel, the District III champions, was scheduled to face District 1 on Sunday. No additional information was provided.

Laurel Major League baseball team defeats Nanticoke, 13-8By Mike McClure

The Laurel Major League all-star base-ball team defeated Nanticoke, 13-8, last Wednesday in Georgetown before being eliminated from the tournament with a 13-8 loss to Millsboro on Thursday.

Laurel hurler Jimmy Miller started the game by striking out the side in the top of the first.

In the bottom of the inning, Justin Hill hit an RBI double to plate Timmy Kelley (walk) and give Laurel a 1-0 lead.

Nanticoke took the lead with three runs in the top of the second as Griffin Dunn helped his own cause with an RBI double to score Christian Handy (walk), Gregory Schwanberger singled and came home when Mark Spicer drew a walk with the bases loaded, and Dunn scored on a bases loaded walk to Colin Bergh (3-1).

Laurel regained the lead with three runs in the bottom of the inning. Zane Ball singled in Cade Pusey (single) and Cole Cook (hit by pitch) and Trent Hearn (bunt single) scored on a double by Hill.

Timmy Wooten, who came on in relief in the second inning, struck out the side in the top of the third.

Laurel jumped out to a 13-3 lead with nine runs in the bottom of the inning. Cole Collins (walk) and Pusey (single) scored on a single by Christian Murphy and an error, Murphy came home on a single by Seamus Burke, Hearn hit a two-run home

run, Kelley singled and scored on a single by Wooten and an error, Collins hit a sacrifice fly to score Hill (single), Pusey singled in Kelley, and Pusey came home on a single by Burke.

Seaford kept hope alive with a run in the top of the fourth as Brady Absher singled and went to second on an error and pinch runner Elijah Knowles moved to third on a wild pitch and stole home.

Nanticoke moved closer with four runs in the fifth when Brennen Stark singled and scored on a double by Handy, Handy and Cameron Baynum (single) scored on a single by Absher and an error, and Absher came home on an error. Laurel held on to win the contest, 13-8.

Hill went 4-4 with three RBIs; Hearn was 2-4 with a three-run home run; Pusey collected three hits; and Kelley, Miller, Collins, Burke, Ball and Murphy added hits for Laurel.

Stark and Absher collected a pair of hits and Dunn and Handy each had RBI doubles for Seaford.

Major League baseball scoreboard- Millsboro 13, Laurel 8 (Thursday); 7/20- Nanticoke 15, Georgetown 5; Laurel 5, Milton 0; 7/19- Nanticoke 7, Rehoboth 1; Laurel 18, Lower Sussex 5- No results were submitted.

Laurel roster- Timmy Kelley, Jimmy Miller, Justin Hill, Timmy Wooten, Cole Collins, Cade Pusey, Cole Cook, Foster Haynes, Trent Hearn, Seamus Burke, Zane Ball, and Christian Murphy.

Laurel’s Jimmy Miller delivers a pitch during last Wednesday’s District III Ma-jor League all-star baseball game in Georgetown. Miller struck out the side to open the game. Photo by Mike McClure

BASE HIT- Cade Pusey of Laurel collects a single during his team’s Major League all-star baseball game last Wednesday in Georgetown. Pusey had three hits in his team’s 13-8 win over Seaford. Photo by Mike McClure


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Paige Butler swims the breaststroke, earning a third place win against Sussex Com-munity. Teammates Butler, Jenna Beard and Abigail Krams finished first, second and third for the SSA 8U girls. Photo by Kimberly Beard

Seaford Swim Association, Sussex Community compete in local meet

The following are the results from a recent swim meet between the Seaford Swim Association (SSA) and Sussex Community swim teams which was won by SSA, 346-169:

Girls 6U 100 yard free relay- 1. SCST (Madelynn McTeer, Brynn Parker, Al-exandra Simmons, Lilly Short), 1:42.60; Boys 6U 100 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Wesley DeFord, Aiden Kvilhaug, Con-nor Seeley, Elijah Smith), 2:40.76; Girls 8U 100 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Jenna Beard, Macenzie Hastings, Paige Butler, Rachel Bollinger), 1:29.41; Girls 10U 100 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Amy Venables, Samantha Cotten, Sydney Beard, Megan Perdue), 1:07.37; Boys 10U 100 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Christopher Smith, Ged Pearson, Patrick Dopler, Justin Al-

loway), 1:14.08; Girls 11-12 200 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Hannah Venables, Victoria Dalton, Bridget Johnson, Erika Smith), 2:12.35; Boys 11-12 200 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Cohen Davis, Gray Scott, Ethan Wheatley, Dominic Longo). 2:59.18; Girls 13-14 200 yard free relay- 1. SCST (Briana Hall, Taylor Pritchett, Angela Agapito, Kristen Seabolt), 2:02.35; Boys 13-14 200 yard free relay- 1. SCST (Ryan Taylor, Greg Taylor, Joshua Jackson, Kyle Steele), 1:52.35; Girls 15-18 200 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Morgan Swain, Allison Bagshaw, Taylor Kvilhaug, Paige Venables), 2:14.68; Boys 15-18 200 yard free relay- 1. SSA (Cordy Darden, Tim Halter, Dustin Venables, Michael

FIRST PLACE- Shown are members of the Delaware Diamonds 13U softball team, which recently won the 13U USSSA World Series East Open championship in Akron, Ohio: front row- Alexis Burger, Kelci Rines, Rachel Hudson, Shelby Voak, AnaMaria Impastato, Mackenzie Tull; back row- coach Carol Wilkins, Karlie Smith, Gabi Cubbage, coach Chris Smith, Danielle Bradley, coach Lee Dalious, Shelby Wilkins, Brandi Dalious, Morgan Smith, and manager Monnie Hudson.

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Derrik Gibson’s 2010 Greenville Drive statistics (as of 7/25)The following are Seaford grad Derrik Gibson’s 2010 statistics with the Greenville

Drive, the Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox: 88G, 89-359, .248, 19 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 34 RBI, 55 R, 25 SB

Diamond State Swoop place fourth in USSSA 13U World SeriesThe Diamond State Swoop softball team recently placed fourth in the USSSA Fast

Pitch 13 and under World Series in Akron, Ohio. The Swoop, coached by Jay Davis of Laurel, competed in a field of 27 teams. Hailey Andrews and Regan Green were named to the all-tournament team, which consisted of 19 players.


Dopler), 1:50.75, 2. SCST (Ryan Taylor, Kyle Steele, Greg Taylor, Dylan Varrato), 2:09.05

Girls 8U 25 yard fly- 1. Jenna Beard, SSA, 21.16, 2. Kelsey Fowler, SCST, 21.25, 3. Macenzie Hastings, SSA, 22.84, 4. Amaya Daisey, SCST, 28.55, 5. Abigail Krams, SSA, 35.21; Boys 8U 25 yard fly- 1. Patrick Short, SCST, 22.37; Girls 10U 25 yard fly- 1. Amy Venables, SSA, 17.59, 2. Samantha Cotton, SSA, 17.81, 3. Adrianna Lopez, SCST, 20.47, 4. Brit-tany Hall, SCST, 20.50, 5. Camrynn McTeer, SSA, 20.75; Boys 10U 25 yard fly- 1. Christopher Smith, SSA, 23.37, 2. Patrick Dopler, SSA, 24.02, 3. Justin Al-loway, SSA, 24.89, 4. Christopher Dopler, SSA, 25.37, 5. Collin Handy, SSA, 26.18; Girls 11-12 50 yard fly- 1. Erika Smith, SSA, 35.15, 2. Rachel King, SSA, 37.32, Bridget Johnson, SSA, 37.53, Amanda Gabriel, SSA, 37.94, 5. Victoria Dalton, SSA, 39.97; Boys 11-12 50 yard fly- 1. Kyle Steele, SCST, 47.10, 2. Gray Scott, SSA, 54.31, 3. Dominic Longo, SSA, 54.93, 4. Cohen Davis, SSA, 58.94; Girls 13-14 50 yard fly- 1. Brianna Hall, SCST, 31.14, 2. Kristen Seabolt, SCST, 31.18, 3. Corrine Stewart, SSA, 37.27, 4. Angela Agapito, SCST, 41.15; Boys 13-14 50 yard fly- 1. Gray Venables, SSA, 29.48, 2. Nathan Crum, SSA, 33.04; Girls 15-18 50 yard fly- 1. Paige Venables, SSA, 30.00; Boys 15-18 50 yard fly- 1. Michael Dopler, SSA, 28.90, 2. Kyler Horne, SSA, 28.96, 3. Cory Darden, SSA, 29.34, 4. Tim Halter, SSA, 31.01, 5. Dylan Varrato, SCST, 33.39

Girls 6U 25 yard back- 1. Alexandra Simmons, SCST, 26.49, 2. Madelyn McTeer, SCST, 30.10, 3. Brynn Parker, SCST, 33.12, 4. Lilly Short, SCST, 33.81, 5. Molly Dopler, SSA, 36.59; Boys 6U 25 yard back- 1. Aiden Kvilhaug, SSA, 29.29, 2. Jaden McTeer, SCST, 39.11, 3. Wesley DeFord, SSA, 55.18, 4. Elijah Smith, SSA, 1:02.37; Girls 8U 25 yard back- 1. Madeline Hastings, SSA, 22.59, 2. Jenna Beard, SSA, 23.18, 3. Amaya Daisey, SCST, 25.56, 4. Paige Butler, SSA, 26.08, 5. Aya Daisey, SCST, 26.14; Boys 8U 25 yard back- 1. Jordan Pritchett, SCST, 22.44, 2. Nathan Venables, SSA, 22.88; Girls 10U 25 yard back- 1. Hannah Simmons, SCST, 19.23, 2. Samantha Cot-ton, SSA, 19.71, 3. Megan Perdue, SSA, 20.44, 4. Camrynn McTeer, SCST, 20.91, 5. Amy Venables, SSA, 21.22; Boys 10U 25 yard back- 1. Dylan Taylor, SCST, 21.14, 2. Patrick Dopler, SSA, 24.19, 3. Ged Pearson, SSA, 24.37, 4. Ethan Ward, SCST, 24.64, 5. Justin Alloway, SSA, 25.75; Girls 11-12 50 yard back- 1. Bridg-et Johnson, SSA, 41.10, 2. Victoria Dal-ton, SSA, 43.53, 3. Kelsey Stanton, SSA, 51.12, 4. Katie Bagshaw, SSA, 53.63, 5. Laura Schumacher, SSA, 55.53; Boys 11-12 50 yard back- 1. Cohen Davis, SSA, 1:00.87, 2. Ethan Wheatley, SSA, 1:02.53;

Girls 13-14 50 yard back- 1. Briana Hall, SCST, 33.45, 2. Taylor Kvilhaug, SSA, 40.65, 3. Allison Bagshaw, SSA, 46.44; Boys 13-14 50 yard back- 1. Jacob Duke, SSA, 32.78, 2. Ryan Taylor, SCST, 33.20, 3. Ryan Seeley, SSA, 40.00, 4. Cameron Horne, SSA, 44.27, 5. Greg Taylor, SCST, 48.44; Girls 15-18 50 yard back- Blonde-na Dupont, SCST, 2. Morgan Swain, SSA, 37.75; Boys 15-18 50 yard back- 1. Cory Darden, SSA, 35.00, 2. Kyler Horne, SSA, 35.37, 3. Tim Halter, SSA, 36.70, 4. Jona-than Schwinn, SSA, 36.72

Girls 6U 25 yard breast- 1. Lilly Short, SCST, 33.63, 2. Alexandra Simmons, SCST, 33.66, 3. Madelyn McTeer, SCST, 39.37, 4. Byrnn Parker, SCST, 40.10, 5. Ava Dunn, SSA, 45.03; Boys 6U 25 yard breast- 1. Aiden Kvilhaug, SSA, 35.16, 2. Elijah Smith, SSA, 51.12, 3. Connor Seeley, SSA, 51.25, 4. Jaden McTeer, SCST, 51.82, 5. Wesley DeFord, SSA, 1:02.53; Girls 8U 25 yard breast- 1. Jenna Beard, SSA, 25.38, 2. Abigail Krams, SSA, 28.56, 3. Paige Butler, SSA, 29.24, 4. Kelsey Fowler, SCST, 31.40; Boys 8U 25 yard breast- 1. Jordan Pritchett, SCST, 27.90, 2. Nathan Venables, SSA, 28:02, 3. Patrick Short, SCST, 32.47; Girls 9-10 25 yard breast- 1. Megan Perdue, SSA, 21.39, 2. Adrianna Lopez, SCST, 22.46, 3. Becca Wheatley, SSA, 24.58, 4. Lydia Rimmer, SCST, 5. Calista Waddell, SSA, 30.65; Boys 9-10 25 yard breast- 1. Dy-lan Taylor, SCST, 22.53, 2. Christopher Smith, SSA, 22.75, 3. Cameron Kvilhaug, SSA, 28.22, 4. Jared Gabriel, SSA, 29.98, 5. Ethan Ward, SCST, 32.93; Girls 11-12 50 yard breast- 1. Taylor Pritchett, SCST, 36.03, 2. Erika Smith, SSA, 41.90, 3. Rachel King, SSA, 42.64, 4. Hannah Ve-nables, SSA, 42.90, 5. Amanda Gabriel, SSA, 45.08; Boys 11-12 50 yard breast- 1. Gray Scott, SSA, 48.85, 2. Ethan Wheat-ley, SSA, 54.47; Girls 13-14 50 yard breast- 1. Aubrey Seeley, SSA, 42.72, 2. Taylor Kvilhaug, SSA, 44.28; Boys 13-14 50 yard breast- 1. Gray Venables, SSA, 34.52, 2. Ryan Taylor, SCST, 37.87, 3. Ryan Seeley, SSA, 41.38, 4. Cameron Horne, SSA, 47.26; Girls 15-18 50 yard breast- 1. Paige Venables, SSA, 36.13, 2. Blondena Dupont, SCST, 37.49; Boys 15-18 50 yard breast- 1. Dustin Venables, SSA, 31.39, 2. Michael Dopler, SSA, 36.28, 3. Cory Darden, SSA, 27.15, 4. Tim Halter, SSA, 37.84, 5. Dylan Varrato, SCST, 39.94

Girls 6U 25 yard free- 1. Madelynn McTeer, SCST, 26.13, 2. Brynn Parker, SCST, 27.05, 3. Lilly Short, SCST, 27.22, 4. Alexandra Simmons, SCST, 27.72, 5. Molly Dopler, SSA, 32.81; Boys 6U 25 yard free- Aiden Kvilhaug, SSA, 22.88, 2. Jaden McTeer, SCST, 39.86, 3. Wes-ley DeFord, SSA, 45.21, 4. Elijah Smith, SSA, 45.94, 5. Connor Seeley, SSA, 47.00; Girls 8U 25 yard free- 1. Kelsey Fowler, SCST, 19.82, 2. Macenzie Hast-ings. SSA. 19.93, 3. Paige Butler, SSA,

20.92, 4. Amaya Daisey, SCST, 22.96, 5. Marley Fishburn, SSA, 23.97; Boys 8U 25 yard free- 1. Jordan Pritchett, SCST, 17.93, 2. Patrick Short, SCST, 20.15, 3. Nathan Venables, SSA, 20.16. 4. Ben-jamin Hobbs, SCST, 21.78, Jonathan Kent, SSA, 29.93; Girls 10U 25 yard free- 1. Samantha Cotton, SSA, 16.07, 2. Megan Perdue, SSA, 16.75, 3. Brittany Hall, SCST, 17.20, 4. Kira Short, SCST, 17.43, 5. Adrianna Lopez, SCST, 17.78; Boys 10U 25 yard free- 1. Ged Pearson, SSA, 18.42, 2. Patrick Dopler, SSA, 19.08, 3. Justin Alloway, SSA, 20.50, 4. Christopher Dopler, SSA, 20.84, 5. Col-lin Handy, SSA, 22.03; Girls 11-12 50 yard free- 1. Hannah Venables, SSA, 31.17, 2. Taylor Pritchett, SCST, 31.56, 3. Kate Bagshaw, SSA, 39.31, 4. Cailey Hastings, SSA, 40.06, 5. Kelcey Stanton, SSA, 40.40; Boys 11-12 50 yard free- 1. Kyle Steele, SCST, 36.90, 2. Cohen Da-vis, SSA, 47.44, 3. Ethan Wheatley, SSA, 50.49; Girls 13-14 50 yard free- 1. Kristen Seabolt, SCST, 29.46, 2. Corrine Stewart, SSA, 31.90, 4. Angela Agapito, SCST, 35.81, 4. Taylor Kvilhaug, SSA, 35.93, 5. Allison Bagshaw, SSA, 39.44; Boys 13-14 50 yard free- 1. Jacob Duke, SSA, 27.17, 2. Ryan Taylor, SCST, 27.87, 3. Nathan Crum, SSA, 30.53, 4. Greg Taylor, SCST, 32.24, 5. Cameron Horne, SSA, 36.81; Girls 15-18 50 yard free- 1. Blondena Dupont, SCST, 32.77, 2. Morgan Swain, SSA, 33.09; Boys 15-18 50 yard free- 1. Dustin Venables, SSA, 23.98, 2. Jonathan Schwinn, SSA, 25.36, 3. Kyler Horne, SSA, 25.64, 4. Dylan Varrato, SCST, 29.83

Girls 10U 100 yard IM- 1. Han-nah Simmons, SCST, 1:31.20, 2. Amy Venables, SSA, 1:32.56, 3. Kira Short, SCST, 1:34.93, 4. Brittany Hall, SCST, 1:37.91, 5. Sydney Beard, SSA, 1:40.34; Boys 10U 100 yard IM- 1. Dylan Taylor, SCST, 1:35.74, 2. Christopher Smith, SSA, 1:45.07, 3. Ged Pearson, SSA, 1:54,05; Girls 11-12 100 yard IM- Taylor

Pritchett, SCST, 1:20.03. 2. Erika Smith, SSA, 1:21.41, 3. Hannah Venables, SSA, 1:24.28, 4. Rachel King, SSA, 1:25.82, 5. Victoria Dalton, SSA, 1:30.03; Boys 11-12 100 yard IM- 1. Gray Scott, SSA, 1:42,87, 2. Dominic Longo, SSA, 1:43.09; Girls 13-14 100 yard IM- 1. Briana Hall, SCST, 1:10.15, 2. Kristen Seabolt, SCST, 1:12.28, 3. Corrine Stewart, SSA, 1:26.90, 4. Aubrey Seeley, SSA, 1:30.90, 5. An-gela Agapito, SCST, 1:31.12; Boys 13-14 100 yard IM- 1. Gray Venables, SSA, 1:05.81, 2. Jacob Duke, SSA, 1:10.47, 3. Nathan Crum, SSA, 1:21.87, 4. Ryan Seeley, SSA, 1:22.90, 5. Greg Taylor, SCST, 1:31.22; Girls 15-18 100 yard IM- 1. Paige Venables, SSA, 1:20.14, 2. Morgan Swain, SSA, 1:32.68; Boys 15-18 100 yard IM- 1. Dustin Venables, SSA, 1:01.78, 2. Jonathan Schwinn, SSA, 1:09.53, 3. Michael Dopler, SSA, 1:11.04

Girls 8U 100 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Kirsten Lovelace, Abigail Krams, Elizabeth Krams, Marley Fishburn), 2:06.62; Girls 10U 100 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Samantha Cotton, Amy Venables, Megan Perdue, Sydney Beard), 1:22.56; Boys 10U 100 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Patrick Dopler, Justin Alloway, Christo-pher Smith, Ged Pearson), 1:35.61; Girls 11-12 200 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Bridget Johnson, Erika Smith, Rachel King, Hannah Venables), 2:37.53; Boys 11-12 200 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Co-hen Davis, Dominic Longo, Gray Scott, Ethan Wheatley), 3:41.58; Girls 13-14 200 yard medley relay- 1. SCST (Briana Hall, Kristen Seabolt, Taylor Pritchett, Angela Agapito), 2:18.46; Boys 13-14 200 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Jacob Duke, Gray Venables, Cameron Horne, Nathan Crum), 2:15.54; Girls 15-18 200 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Allison Bag-shaw, Paige Venables, Taylor Kvilhaug, Morgan Swain), 2:42.97; Boys 15-18 200 yard medley relay- 1. SSA (Tim Halter, Cory Darden, Dustin Venables, Michael Dopler), 2:13.96

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SSA’s Gray V e n a b l e s swims the breast stroke portion of the boys’ 13/14 IM, finish-ing first with a time of 1:15:07.

Photo by Kim-berly Beard

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Shown (l to r) are Mia Brown, Twisters Gymnastics coach/owner Carmella Solito, Abi Brown, TyAnna Handy, and coach Carrie Baker. The three Laurel gymnasts are pursuing other sports in the fall after having great success for the Twisters.

The Laurel Senior League softball team prepares to take a lap with the District III banner after Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Woodbridge in the championship. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel earns a pair of wins to earn berth in World SeriesThe Woodbridge Senior League all-star softball team entered the week looking for a

win against to earn a berth in the World Series in Roxana. Laurel topped Woodbridge, 2-0, on Monday to force a final game on Tuesday with Laurel picking up the 2-1 win in eight innings in a hard fought contest.

“It’s great because I wouldn’t let them get down. I told them if something happens and we fall behind, don’t give up,” said Laurel manager Kenny Willey, whose team came out of the loser’s bracket after falling to Woodbridge in the first of three matchups between the two teams.

Tuesday’s win gave Laurel a berth in the Senior League World Series (also in Roxa-na). Laurel Little League has sent a team to the World Series in six of the seven years it has been played there including the past four years.

On Tuesday, Woodbridge’s Hailey Andrews and Laurel’s Logan Green squared off in a pitcher’s duel. Each team had just one hit going into the bottom of the fifth inning when Alison Pusey doubled in Carile Joseph to give Laurel a 1-0 lead.

Woodbridge answered with a run in the sixth inning as Amber Callahan walked and stole second before scoring on a single by Kassidy Gallo. Laurel threatened in the bot-tom of the seventh when Kristen Collins hit a leadoff double, but Andrews got a strike-out and a pair of ground outs to get out of the inning.

Woodbridge stranded a runner in the top of the eighth, then Laurel went to work in the bottom of the inning. Sara Jo Whaley hit a one-out single and motored to third base on an error. Andrews induced a pop out for the second out of the inning before Kelsey Willey singled off Andrews’ leg and dove into first base to beat the throw as Whaley came home to score the winning run.

Andrews allowed two runs on five hits and struck out six in eight innings in the tough luck loss. Green recorded 12 strikeouts and gave up one run on three hits for the win.

Laurel 2, Woodbridge 0- Laurel broke up a scoreless contest in the top of the sixth inning during Monday’s game as Nicole Ullman doubled and scored on a ground out by Pusey. Kristen Collins walked and scored on a wild pitch in the top of the seventh to make the score 2-0 before Bree Venables sent Woodbridge down in order for the victo-ry. Kim Gallo collected a pair of hits and Callahan added one hit for Woodbridge. Pusey had a pair of hits for Laurel.

See next week’s Laurel Star for more on the Laurel Senior League softball team and check out the Laurel Star sports and Seaford Star sports Facebook pages.

Laurel manager Kenny Willey celebrates after his daughter, Kelsey, dove into first base to beat the throw, allowing the winning run to score to give Laurel the 2-1 win and a berth in the Senior League World Series. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel gymnasts end their season, gymnastics careersTwisters Gymnastics in Berlin has dominated the sport of gymnastics in the state

over the last few years. This season the Twisters’ Level 5 team took first place in eight of 10 competitions and were the Level 5 state champions, and the Maryland Team Cup champions.

The dedicated coaching staff, a commitment to excellence, and talented athletes have contributed to the programs success. Laurel gymnasts Abigail (Abi) Brown, Michaela (Mia) Brown, and TyAnna Handy have been an instrumental part of that success.

At the 2010 Maryland Level 5 Championship in the Child D division, Abi placed sec-ond on bars with a 9.625, fifth on floor with a 9.325, seventh on beam with a 9.125, and seventh on vault with an 8.975. She placed third all-around with a score of 37.050.

In the Senior B division, Mia placed third on floor with a 9.450, fifth on beam with a 9.150, seventh on bars with a 9.150, and 14th on vault with an 8.725. She placed seventh all-around with a score of 36.475.

Competing in the Junior D division, TyAnna placed second on vault with a 9.175, first on bars with a 9.700, first on beam with a 9.450, and first on floor with a 9.725. She placed first all-around with a score of 38.050. Out of 300 competing gymnasts, she had the fourth highest all-around score placing her on the Level 5 Maryland state team.

The three girls have had great success over the years with gymnastics, however, they are pursuing other sports this fall and will not return to gymnastics this upcoming sea-son.

REPAIRS-The Laurel School District and the Laurel Football Boost-ers are looking for donations to help make repairs to the stands at the varsity football field. See next week’s Laurel Star for the story.

Photo by Mike McClure


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This week in Star sports history10 YEARS AGO- The Seaford Senior League baseball team won the District III title

with a 9-4 win over Georgetown. Nick Dunk allowed three runs and struck out three in the victory.

FIVE YEARS AGO- The Laurel Senior League softball team earned its second straight berth in the Senior League World Series with a 4-1 win over Seaford in the Dis-trict III championship. Caitlin Dolby hit a two-run single and Kim Owens allowed no hits in four shutout innings.

ONE YEAR AGO- The Laurel Senior League softball program earned its fifth World Series berth in six years as the team won the District III title with a 7-1 win over Millsboro-Georgetown.

The Laurel Major League softball team won a pair of games over Canal to win the state title. Regan Green tossed a shutout in the second championship game.

STAR TEAM PHOTO OF THE WEEK- Shown (not in order) is the Nanticoke Little League 9-10 year-old all-star baseball team: K.C. Widdowson, Bradyn Graham, Dustin Rolph, Brady Parks, Jamiles Small, Jaron Hunt, Shane Stark, Luke Shockley, Bradley Green, Tyler Harris, Ethan Lambert, David Allen, Mason Whitelock, manager Wayne Satchel, coach Curt Shockley, and coach Brian Parks. Send your team photos and captions to [email protected]. Next week: Nanticoke Minor League Pat Knight baseball team and Woodbridge Major League softball all-star team. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Delmarva Drillers to hold 9U, 10U tryouts in AugustDelmarva Drillers have expanded to 9U and 10 U divisions. Tryouts for each age

group will be held on August 15 at 9 a.m. and August 22 at 5 p.m. Each tryout is held at the Laurel Middle School.

NYSA to hold youth soccer camps starting Aug. 2The Nanticoke Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) is holding soccer camps for

children ages 2-6 Aug. 2, 3, 5. The Tiny Tots sessions (2-4 years old) will take place 6:30-7 p.m. at a cost of $5 per camper. The Kinderkicks (4-6 years old) camp sessions will take place 6:30-7:30 p.m. at a cost of $10 per camper. Contact the NYSA hotline at 629-6530 for more information.

Seaford Recreation Department selling tickets for Orioles-Yankees The Seaford Recreation Department is now selling tickets for the organization’s

annual Orioles/Yankees trip. The game is on Friday, September 17 at 7 p.m.. The cost of the trip is $65 per ticket and includes great seats to the game and transportation on a charter bus. Call 629-6809 for more information or to reserve your seat.

Sussex West Post 6 Patriots top Lewes Post 17, 12-3The Sussex West Post 6 Patriots earned a 12-3 win over Lewes Post 17 during last

Tuesday’s American Legion baseball game in Lewes. Sussex West scored three runs in the first, three in the third, two in the fourth, one in

the fifth, and three in the sixth to jump out to a 12-0 lead.Conner Cooper went 3-4 with three RBIs and two runs; Nick Cooper was 2-3 with

three RBIs; Tyler Troyer had two hits including a home run and added three runs and three RBIs; and Adam Troyer went 2-3 with three runs and three RBIs. Justin Allen bat-ted 2-4 with a triple and three runs; Chad Sturgeon was 3-4 with two runs and an RBI; and Jake Williams allowed no runs in five innings for the win.

Sussex West defeats Sussex East, 3-2, in eight innings- Tyler Absher hit a single to score Adam Troyer (double) in the bottom of the eighth

to help the Sussex West Post 6 Patriots to a 3-2 win over the Sussex East Post 28 War-riors last Thursday.

Zack Reynolds pitched six shutout innings in relief to pick up the win. Reynolds al-lowed three hits and struck out six and also went 1-3 with an RBI while Dylan Shockley batted 2-3 with a run.

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COUNCIL RACE - Seaford City Council election Satur-day. Page 5

HEROES - Desire to help youth excel in life is John’s goal. Page 8

BRIDGE - Public invited to ‘open house’ of Indian River Bridge project. Page 11

SCAMS - IRS says to be aware of these latest tax scams. Page 14

ENFORCEMENT - OHS and State Police partner on speed enforcement initiative. Page 15

GREEN - Del Tech’s first Energy House to be built on Georgetown campus. Page 28

CLASS PLAY - Seaford Middle School students pre-senting Beauty and the Beast Jr. musical. Page 49

FINAL WORD - What is your share of the national debt? The answer may shock you. Page 51

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bridge, and Sussex Tech track and field teams take part in the Keith S. Burgess Invitational. Page 39

BACK IN ACTION - The local high school teams return to action this week. See page 42 for results from Mondays and Tuesdays games.

STARS - A baseball player and a track and field athlete are this week’s Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 41

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BRIDGEVILLE CELEBRATES - Fire company member Doug Jones drives the Bridgeville volunteer Fire Company’s 1936 REO Speedwagon fire engine in the Bridgeville volunteer Fire Company’s 100th anniversary parade. Story and related photos about Saturday’s celebration on page 47. Photo by Lynn Parks

Seaford schoolreferendum passes 475-222By Lynn R. Parks

The Seaford School District got an OK from its residents for a tax hike to pay for new roofs and elevators. Tuesday’s refer-endum won with 68 percent of the vote.

Nearly 700 people voted in the referen-dum, according to unofficial results posted by the Sussex County Department of Elec-tions. Of those, 475 voted for the measure and 222 voted against.

“We won!!!” said an e-mail sent out by district spokeswoman Bonnie Johnson.

For the average homeowner in the dis-trict, approval of the referendum will mean an additional $10 a year. Property owners pay school taxes based on county assess-ments. Average property assessment in the district is about $16,000.

The additional revenue will help pay for new roofs for Central Elementary, Sea-ford Middle and West Seaford Elementary schools, as well as a new roof for the gym at the Seaford Middle School. It will also pay to replace elevators in Seaford Middle School and Seaford High School.

The state will pay 73 percent of the cost of the roof replacement and elevator projects.

The district will also build a wing on Central Elementary School to accommo-date elementary students who are orthope-dically handicapped. Those students cur-rently meet in four classrooms in Frederick Douglass Elementary School. The state will pay 100 percent of the cost of that construction.

Total project cost will be about $6.6 million. Of that, the district will pay $1.172 million and the state the balance.

SEAFORD CELEBRATES - State Rep. Danny Short presents the Seaford volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary with a proclamation from the House of Representatives in recognition of their 75th anniversary. The presenta-tion was made during SvFD’s annual banquet. Receiving the proclamation are Ginny Tice (left), vice president, and Donna Bennett, president of the auxiliary. More photos from the banquet on pages 46 and 48. Photo by Chuck Snyder

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By Mike McClureThe Laurel School Board met last

Thursday afternoon to discuss the major capital improvement plan which failed, 1444-1241, in a vote on March 31 and to act on a possible second ref-erendum. In the end, the board chose to get more input from the public before setting a second and final vote.

The Laurel School District had the option of sending the proposed plan, which included the construction of a middle school/high school complex and elementary school complex, back to the public in mid May. A successful referendum could have meant funding in the FY 2011 state budget, but an unsuccessful one would have sent the board back to the drawing board.

School districts can only send an issue to referendum twice in a 12 month period and the district’s cer-tificates of necessity run out Oct. 31,

meaning Laurel would have to start the process of requesting state funding all over again at the end of the year.

Discussion of the current plan and the scheduling of a new referendum each died for lack of a motion during Thursday’s meeting. The district plans to hold a pair of public hearings in the future.

“If the majority wants us to come back with the same thing (plan) we will. I’m not saying we will do that,” said Laurel School Board President Jerry White. “We will not be shooting for a May 20 referendum.”

John Marinucci, Education Associate for Facility Planning and Management with the state Department of Education (DOE), was on hand to explain the process and to answer residents’ questions. Marinucci discussed the study that was used to determine the need to build new build-ings rather than renovating the dis-

trict’s current facilities. That study was commissioned by the Laurel School District and was conducted by Studio JAED, a third party architect and engi-neering firm.

According to Marinucci, if the cost of renovating a school is 50 percent of the cost to build a new one or more, the state asks districts to build new facilities (unless the structure has his-toric, cultural, or architectural signifi-cance). The district planned to retain the 1920’s/30’s section of the middle school and build four new schools with the middle school and high school and the two elementary schools each shar-ing a complex.

“The cost to renovate in some cases were actually above the cost of a new school,” Marinucci said. “Going from four buildings to three buildings would save money.”

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ItalIan nIght - The Laurel Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their first Italian Night on April 17. The buffet will be at the fire hall on 205 W. Tenth Street, from 5 - 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Children 10 and under are free. For tickets contact Ann at 875-4789 or Sandy at 875-2164.

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BaCK In aCtIOn - The local high school teams returned to action this week following spring break. See page 43 for results from Monday and Tuesday’s games.

StaRS OF thE WEEK- A Laurel varsity softball player and a Laurel track and field athlete are this week’s Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 41

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Total project cost will be about $6.6 million. Of that, the district will pay $1.172 million and the state the balance.

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This summer has been very, very hot with temps in the three digits many times. The racing action at Delmar has been just as impressive and just as hot.

This month’s action at the Delaware International Speedway included the 38th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit, “Topless Night,” “All Out 100,” and, this weekend, URC Sprints will return to the half mile clay oval.

The 38th annual Camp Barnes Benefit races had a good pay day for the winners of each feature on July 6. Rick Laubach of Quakertown, Pa., took home $3,600 with the big block Modified win and the remaining Top 5 were Billy Pauch, Jimmy Horton, Kenny Brightbill and Matt Jester. The Super Late Model was won by lo-cal Kenny Pettyjohn of Millsboro, taking home $3,275. The remaining Top 5 were David Hill, Ross Robinson, Devin Friese and Rob Schirmer.

The other divisions had a nice payday as well, as each class received lap money for each lap led. The AC Delco Top 5 were Jon Callaway, Harrington; Shawn Ward; Justin Griffith; Greg Taylor Jr.; and Michael White. The Crate Model was won by Nick Davis, Millsboro; Chris Hitchens; Joe Warren; Mike Wharton; and Clint Chalabala. The Top 5 in Mod Lite went to Tim White, Salisbury, Md.; Kerry King Jr.; Brandon Dennis; Kevin McKinney; and Lynn Knepper. The Little Lincoln Vintage Stock Car winner was Bill Brit-tingham, Viola; Jeff Wheatley; Mel Joseph Jr.; Brian Brasure; and Emory West.

The weather was super hot that night, but the support by fans made all the differ-ence as this benefit provides most monies to run the camp. The show was broadcast live on the radio, vendors were selling their wares and it was a fantastic show of racing.

A few weeks ago the track held the first “All Out 100,” which includes all features

and no qualifying or heats. The top 20 drivers in each division were only allowed to participate. The field lineup was drawn by a fan, and some of the positions were inverted making it a special night. Each division was brought out on the track be-fore their features with the drivers each being introduced to the fans. It’s not often fans get to see the drivers up that close and out of their stock cars. The fans really loved it.

The winners in each class went to Matt Jester, Donald Lingo Jr., Nick Davis, Westley Smith and Kevin McKinney in mod lites. For a complete list of winners, visit the track’s website at www.delaware-racing.com.

The U.S. 13 Dragway is running on Friday nights with a big turn out each night. Ben Parks leads the points in Pro Race, Phillip Truitt in Pro, Charles Nock in Super Bike, Crystal Hudson in Street Eliminator, Kody Mariner in Jr. Drag-ster I, Amy Joe Jackson in Jr. Dragster II. Summit ET Racing Series continues this Friday night. Call the track hotline for more race information at 846-3968; gates open 3:30 p.m. with time trials starting at 4:30 p.m.

The U.S. 13 Kart Track will run this Friday, July 30, with a club race and a Jr. Unrestricted Pro Race. Gates open at 5 p.m. and admission is $5; come out and see the future racers. Check the track’s website at www.dekarting.net for details. The next DDDS State race is next Satur-day, Aug. 7.

The three tracks are in the Delaware Motorsports Complex located on Rt. 13, in Delmar.

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Kenny Pettyjohn, #38S, 10-time track champion, won the Super Late Model feature at the Camp Barnes Benefit.

Westley Smith, #98, won his first career win in the AC Delco Modified “All Out 100” special race features.

Scotty VanGorder, #17, Laurel, racing against Brad Trice #33, Parsonsburg, Md., in Big Block Modifieds


HealthVolunteer child advocates needed

You can make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child. The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program in the Delaware Family Court seeks concerned, qualified adults to serve as CASA volunteers in Sussex County.

CASAs are trained community volun-teers appointed by Family Court judges to represent the best interests of abused/ne-glected or dependent children who are the subject of Court proceedings. The CASA volunteer advocates for the best interests of the child by investigating, presenting facts and recommendations to the Court, and monitoring a case until the child is provided a safe and permanent home.

CASA volunteers have varied pro-fessional, educational and ethnic back-grounds. They are selected on the basis of their objectivity, competence and commit-ment. Training, supervision and attorney representation are provided.

For more information and to apply to become a CASA volunteer, call the CASA office at 855-7410 or 855-7411. Applications are being accepted for the upcoming October 2010 training session. You must complete all days of training be-fore you can be assigned to a case.

BBQ & Antique Car ShowMethodist Manor House will hold the

2nd Annual Chicken BBQ & Antique Car Show to benefit Delaware Hospice on Saturday, Sept. 11, from noon to 3 p.m., at

1001 Middleford Rd., Seaford. Guests will also enjoy a live broadcast of Eagle 97.7, bake sale, craft table, gift shop and Manor House Thrift Shop. Cost is $8 per chicken platter. Tickets may be purchased from the receptionist at Methodist Manor House.

Heart Walk 2010 Kick-OffJoin us on Friday, Aug. 6, from 8

a.m. to 1 p.m., for the kick-off of the 19th Annual START! Sussex County Heart Walk hosted by Delaware National Bank located at 20135 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown. A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. Team Captain kits with all Heart Walk materials for the Oct. 2nd walk will also be distributed.

Walking 30 minutes a day greatly re-duces your risk of heart attack and stroke. Taking steps for those who can’t will generate crucial dollars to fund research and education. Please join us in the Sussex County Start!

Lead paint protection lawLegislation signed into law by Governor

Jack Markell will dramatically expand the number of Delaware children who re-ceive screening for heightened lead levels in their blood at the critical age of two. The law, written by Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn, Senator Patricia Blevins, and Representative Terry Schooley, will take effect 60 days after the issuance of final regulations by the Delaware Division of Public Health.

Prior to enactment of the new law,

Delaware law only required lead testing of children at age 1. The new law requires that physicians also test some children for elevated lead at age 2. Doctors will decide which children to give a second test for lead at age 2 based upon a risk screening mechanism to be developed by the state’s Division of Public Health.

The American Academy of Pediatrics states that lead levels peak in children at age 2. Therefore, testing at-risk children at age 2 in addition to testing all children at age 1 will allow doctors to detect more children with elevated lead levels and al-low enforcement officials to address the environments in which those children are being exposed to lead.

Elevated blood levels have been dem-onstrated to have a devastating impact on children’s central nervous systems, with symptoms that include reduced IQ and a myriad of behavioral problems.

Get healthy with the grandkidsEveryone will agree the bond between

grandparents and their grandchildren is unique, unconditional and has strength like no other. CHEER has joined forces with Nemours Health & Prevention and the Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition to improve the health of all family mem-bers. Nemours Health Prevention Services is committed to helping people understand the causes and implications of being at an unhealthy weight. 5-2-1-Almost None is our way to promote a healthier lifestyle for children and families. It’s as simple as

following these suggestions and tips for healthier eating and physical activity:

• Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

• Spend no more than two hours per day in front of the screen (TV, Video games, recreational computer time). Brain exercise activities like: puzzles, board games, cards, reading, etc., helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

• Get at least one hour of physical activ-ity per day. Physical activity fights against diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

• Drink almost no sugary beverages like soda and sports drink – no more than two servings per week.

Put this plan to work in your fam-ily and watch its success. Take a picture of you and your grandchild involved in a 5-2-1-Almost None activity and write a short description and send it to Cindy Mitchell at [email protected] or CHEER, 546 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947 and we will put it in our News & Views.

First Aid classes offered Nanticoke Memorial Hospital will of-

fer community First Aid classes to anyone interested in learning first aid on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Nanticoke Training Center located on Water Street in Seaford.

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to participants ages 13 and up. The course covers cognitive learning, role-playing and skill practice.

Cost is $30. Payment and registration is required by no later than five business days before the start of class. Late registra-tions (if seating is available) will be an ad-ditional $5 fee.

To register, or for more information, contact the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Training Center office at 629-6611, ext. 8919. Pre-registration is required.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s next Alzheimer’s Support Group meet-ing is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at LifeCare at Lofland Park’s first floor Resident Lounge, 715 E. King St., Seaford.

The support group is designed for fam-ily members and those providing care to individuals with Alzheimer’s. The meetings consist of guest speakers who provide education, community resources and emotional support to those who have been affected by Alzheimer’s and memory loss. Refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is not required for this free support group. For more info, call 628-3000, Ext. 8302.

Healthy recipes contestNanticoke Memorial Hospital and the

Western Sussex Farmers Market are look-ing for your heart healthy recipes that use local seasonal produce. Submit your heart healthy recipes for a chance to win.

On Saturday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m., three entries will be prepared and shared at the Western Sussex Farmers Market (lo-cated at the Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club) and will win a Nanticoke Memorial Hospital gift basket.

Each recipe must:1. Be your own original creation and

not based on any other published recipe.2. Include a list of all required ingre-

dients including measured amounts (tea-spoons, tablespoons, cups, etc.)

3. Include preparation and cooking instructions including cooking times and temperatures.

4. Include the number of servings per recipe.

5. Include at least one selection of local fresh seasonal produce.

6. Be a recipe easily reproducible by others.

All recipes will be evaluated on origi-nality, use of seasonal produce, being “heart healthy,” texture, visual appearance

and taste. Submission deadline is July 31. For complete contest rules, e-mail [email protected], visit www.Nanticoke.org/Recipe, or call 629-6611, ext. 8948.

Autism Delaware tournamentSign up for Go Fish, a bass fishing

tournament to benefit Autism Delaware’s southern location and the advocacy, edu-cation and support services they provide to improve the lives of people with au-tism and their families.

Go Fish will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19, at eight ponds throughout Kent and Sussex counties, and will be followed by a celebration at Milford’s Bicentennial Park. Anglers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Each team of two can register for $40 and will receive an information and fundraising packet.

Prizes, including a grand prize of $500 and special youth prizes, will be awarded at the celebration.

The public is welcome to attend the celebration which will include fun for all ages with music by Code Blue, food from Go Fish of Rehoboth and kids games. Nominal fees will be charged for games and food for those not participating on a

fishing team. Pro bass fisherman Mike DelVisco will fish in the tournament Sunday and participate in the celebration.

There are 160 slots for fishing so reg-ister today by visiting www.delautism.org or calling 422-2255.

Cancer support group at NanticokeThe Wellness Community-Delaware

offers a General Cancer support group for people affected by cancer and their loved ones at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. The support group meets in the second floor conference room of the Cancer Care center on the third Monday of each month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Wellness Community is dedicated to help-ing people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through partici-pation in a professional program of emo-tional support and hope. Facilitators are trained mental health professionals with a master’s degree or more. For more infor-mation or to register, call 645-9150. All support groups are free of charge.

This program is made possible by the support of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. For more information, visit www.wellnessdelaware.org.

Challenges of auditory attentionBy Dr. Anthony Policastro

One of the things that I deal with is au-ditory attention, the ability to pay attention when someone is listening. This is better for some people than others because there are so many variables.

There are many kinds of listening situ-ations and they either fall into group situa-tions or one on one.

Group situations are usually learning in nature such as a classroom lecture or church sermon. There is a speaker and a group of listeners.

In all of those situations, a term known as continuing vigilance is important. This refers to how long you pay attention to what is said before you stray from the speaker.

This is different for each person. Some can pay attention longer than others. It also varies with the topic and speaker. Some topics and speakers are more inter-esting to us than others. Thus how long someone pays attention will vary with both the individual and the specific topic or speaker.

A second term is reinforcement of at-tention which refers to how long you stray before you return to listening to the speaker. Again this will vary with the in-dividual, the speaker and the topic. Some individuals will stop listening when the speaker begins and never come back.

Both continuing vigilance and re-inforcement of attention go together. Therefore, in any group situation, some people are listening and others may stop listening to the point that they fall asleep. That is the ultimate loss of continuing vigilance.

A third term is distraction filtration. There are always background noises. In most cases they remain in the background but some people have trouble with the level of that noise. Most of us have tried to talk on the phone when there is back-ground noise that is so loud that we cannot hear the phone. The volume of the back-ground noise is different for each person. For some it is just background noise. For others, it sounds so loud that they cannot concentrate on anything else that is being said.

When I talk on the phone, I need to

move away from the TV or other noise. My wife does not have that problem. She can talk on the cell phone when I am driv-ing even if the radio is on. I would not be able to do that.

A fourth term is foreground-back-ground prioritization, which is related to distraction filtration. In this case, it is not related to the background noise being turned up. It is more related to the individ-ual focusing on the background noise than on the primary speaker. The child in the back of the church may be crying but it is not loud enough to drown out the speaker. However, the individual might focus on it.

All of these come into play in the one on one situation. There is one more thing that occurs in this situation. Some people are more concerned with what they are going to say next than they are on what the speaker is saying. For that reason, they are not really listening, just looking for a break in the conversation to be able to speak.

We all have problems with auditory at-tention. It is sometimes more obvious than others and often depends on the situation. It is worthwhile to think about how all these things affect a child who has to sit in a classroom for the entire day, every day. Attending to what is said can be a real challenge.

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Abduction suspect arrestedOn July 23 at

9:20 p.m. Seaford Police responded to the 800 Block of Perkins Street in Seaford in reference to a subject match-ing the description provided by the 11-year-old girl who was involved in an attempted abduction near Big Lots in Seaford on July 17.

Officers confronted Clifton A. Shelton, 39, of Seaford, who was identified by the victim and her mother who were also in the area. Shelton was taken to the Seaford Police Department where the Criminal Investigations Division was notified. He was arrested and charged with first degree kidnapping and criminal mischief.

Shelton was then taken to Justice of the Peace Court #3 where he was committed to the Department of Corrections in lieu of $30,100 secured bond pending a prelimi-nary hearing at a later date.

Police search for rape suspectOn July 26 at 3:20 a.m., Seaford Police

received a report from Nanticoke Hospital regarding a rape which occurred in the area of the Seaford High School track at 12:30 a.m.

The Seaford Police Criminal Investiga-tions Division determined that the victim, a 21-year-old female from Seaford, was walking in the area of the track when she was confronted by the suspect who struck her with his fist then sexually assaulted her. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction and the victim went to Nanticoke Hospital.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his 40s, 5’9”-6’ tall, 200 lbs., wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, white and black soiled sneakers, white socks and a baseball cap.

The Seaford Police Criminal Investiga-tions Division asks anyone with informa-tion to contact them at 629-6644 or Dela-ware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or

online at www.tipsubmit.com. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for in-formation leading to the arrest and convic-tion of person or persons involved.

Police search for two suspectsOn July 21, at 5:00 a.m., Seaford Police

responded to a residence in the 400 block of Third Street in Seaford for an assault.

Officers determined that the victims were getting inside a vehicle when the suspects approached them from behind. One suspect grabbed victim #1 (a 24-year-old male from Seaford) and struck him in the head with a handgun, causing a minor laceration. Victim #2 (a 28-year-old male from Seaford) then fled on foot at which time the suspect fired at him. Victim #2 was not injured and no property was taken.

The suspects are described as two black males between the ages of 18 to 25, 5’8” tall, with goatees. They were wearing all black clothing and doo rags. One suspect was armed with a possible automatic hand-gun. They are wanted for reckless endan-gering and attempted robbery.

The Seaford Police Criminal Investiga-tions Division is investigating the crime and asking anyone with information to contact them at 629-6644 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at www.tipsubmit.com. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for in-formation leading to the arrest and convic-tion of person or persons involved.

Arrested on handgun chargeOn July 22 at 9:30 p.m., Seaford Police

learned that Otis E. Williams, 24, of Sea-ford, was in possession of a handgun while in the area of the Meadowbridge Apart-ment Complex on Tull Drive in Seaford. Police located Williams, who was a pas-senger in a gold Honda Accord, in the area of Atlanta Road and Belle Ayre Drive and found a loaded 25 caliber semi-automatic handgun.

Williams was arrested for carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of a deadly weapon by person prohibited, possession of ammunition by person pro-hibited and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was trans-ported to the Seaford Police Department

for processing. Williams was also found to be wanted

out of the Seaford Police Department for theft under $1,000, disorderly conduct, theft $1,500 or greater and robbery. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #3 in Georgetown and committed to the Department of Correction in Georgetown in lieu of $31,000 cash bond pending a preliminary hearing in the Court of Com-mon Pleas at a later date.

Charged in local thefts On July 20, Delaware State Police ar-

rested Curtis L. Fuhr, 34, of Holly Hill Road, Milford, following an investigation into two separate theft complaints.

The first theft is reported to have oc-curred on June 28, on Elm Street, Seaford. Troopers then investigated thefts from multiple vehicles at DOS Transportation. Curtis L. Fuhr entered these vehicles and removed items ranging from a small tele-vision, Garmin GPS, Stryker CB radio, microwave, cooler and power inverter. These and additional items were taken from a total of four trucks parked on DOS Transportation’s property. State Police obtained witness information which linked Fuhr to the thefts. Fuhr, along with another male subject, was reportedly selling items from a red pickup truck to people at Uncle Willies Truck Stop located at 12984 S. DuPont Hwy. The investigation further revealed that Fuhr was a former employee of DOS Transportation and drove a red pickup truck.

The second theft occurred on July 16, on Nanticoke Business Park Drive, Green-wood. Fuhr is alleged to have entered a secure gated area after damaging a chain link fence and stealing a 14 foot aluminum Jon boat valued at $1,400. Fuhr then took the boat to Schultz & Sons Salvage in Denton, Md. The boat was cut into pieces and taken to be salvaged. A check of the boat haul number revealed the items as stolen. Caroline County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Fuhr in this incident.

Charges include third degree burglary, four counts of theft, attempted theft, two counts of criminal mischief, two counts of criminal trespassing and third degree conspiracy.

Fuhr was arrested on July 20, and re-leased on $12,500 unsecured bond.

Driver flees from policeOn July 22 at 12:40 a.m., Delaware

State Police observed a vehicle parked in the middle of Hebron Road in Rehoboth with the engine running.

Troopers asked the driver, Peter N. Minetree, 38, of Lewes, for his identifica-tion and, instead, he drove away.

Minetree turned onto Coastal Highway and began traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. He then turned onto Oyster House Road and eventually back onto Coastal Highway. Minetree then turned into the Eagles Landing Develop-ment behind the Big Fish Grill and fled on foot.

Minetree was apprehended a short time later and charged with resisting arrest, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while suspended, failure to have insurance identification, failure to stop at a stop sign, two counts driving the wrong way on a one way road and driving a ve-hicle at unreasonable speed.

Minetree was remanded to Sussex Cor-rectional Institute in lieu of $6,100 cash bail.

Outpatient center hit by carOn July 22, Delaware State Police re-

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Robert H. Clark, 79, of Millsboro, was entering a parking space and instead of hitting the brake of his 2001 Ford Taurus pressed the accelerator which propelled his vehicle forward across a curb, striking a Handicap sign.

Clark appeared to panic and, upon placing the car in reverse, crashed into a 2006 blue Kia Sportage parked behind his intended space. After this collision, Clark placed his vehicle into drive and acceler-ated forward across the curb a second time and crashed into the Beebe Medical Outpa-tient Center, entering a hallway separating the waiting area and triage center. No one inside the building was injured or needed to be evacuated.

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Be aware of these five tax scams from the IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ listThe Internal Revenue Service issues

a list of the top 12 tax scams each year – known as the Dirty Dozen. The scams are illegal and can lead to problems for taxpayers including significant penalties, interest and possible criminal prosecution. These scams don’t just happen during the tax filing season, they can happen anytime during the year. Here are five scams from the 2010 Dirty Dozen list every taxpayer should be aware of this summer.

• Phishing - Phishing is a tactic used by scam artists to trick unsuspecting victims into revealing personal or financial infor-mation in an electronic communication. Scams can take the form of e-mails, tweets or phony websites and they try to mislead consumers by telling them they are entitled to a tax refund from the IRS and they must

reveal personal information to claim it. Regardless of how official this e-mail may look and sound, the IRS never initiates unsolicited e-mail contact with taxpayers about their tax issues. Phishers use the per-sonal information obtained to steal the vic-tim’s identity, access bank accounts, run up credit card charges or apply for loans in the victim’s name. If you receive an e-mail that you suspect is a phishing attempt or directs you to an imitation IRS website, forward it to the IRS at [email protected]. You can also visit IRS.gov and enter the keyword phishing for more information.

• Return preparer fraud - Dishonest tax return preparers can cause trouble for tax-payers who fall victim to their ploys. Such preparers are skimming a portion of their clients’ refunds, charging inflated fees

for tax preparation or are attracting new clients by promising refunds that are too good to be true. To increase confidence in the tax system, the IRS is requiring all paid return preparers to register with the IRS, pass competency tests and attend con-tinuing education.

• Hiding income offshore - Taxpayers have tried to avoid or evade U.S. income tax by hiding income in offshore banks and brokerage accounts. IRS agents devel-op their investigations of these offshore tax avoidance transactions using information gained from more than 14,700 voluntary disclosures received last year.

• Abuse of charitable organizations and deductions - The IRS continues to observe the misuse of tax-exempt organizations. This includes arrangements to improperly

shield income or assets from taxation and attempts by donors to maintain control over donated assets. The IRS also contin-ues to investigate various schemes where donations are highly overvalued or the or-ganization receiving the donation promises that the donor can purchase the items back at a later date at a price the donor sets.

• Frivolous arguments - Promoters of frivolous schemes encourage people to make unreasonable and outlandish claims to avoid paying the taxes they owe. The IRS has a list of frivolous legal positions that taxpayers should avoid on IRS.gov. These arguments are false and have been thrown out of court.

For the full list of 2010 Dirty Dozen tax scams or to find out how to report sus-pected tax fraud, visit IRS.gov.

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Enjoy fresh, sweet peaches on a humid summer day Summer comes with too many

blessings to count but one of her best gifts has to be the beautiful, blushing peach. What’s closer to sheer bliss than to bite into a soft, ripe peach unmindful of the juice that drips down your chin and trickles through your fingers?

We are so lucky to live in an area where fresh peaches are readily available. There are literally hun-dreds of varieties that vary greatly in flavor and color. The fuzzy skin can range in color from a pinky-white to a yellow blushed with red and, inside, can be almost white to yellow-gold. It can either be a freestone, whose pit pulls easily away from the flesh to clingstone, whose pit is very stubbornly attached.

Because nowadays it’s pretty hard to buy peaches that are completely ripe and ready to eat, it gets a bit dicey trying to predict which are going to turn out to be the sweet-est and juiciest. Ideally, you should be able to find fruit that has attained an intense fra-grance and that gives slightly when a bit of palm pressure is applied. But these delicate creatures bruise easily, so look for soft spots from rough treatment by overzealous shop-pers. You should also avoid any that have signs of greening.

To hasten ripening, put peaches in a pa-per bag, pierce the bag in several places, and set aside at room temperature for a couple of days. Add an apple if you’re in a big hurry - apples give off ethylene gas, which speeds up the process. You can refrigerate ripe peaches in a plastic bag for up to 5 days, but

allow them to come to room temperature before eating.

An easy way to peel peaches when you have a lot to do is to drop them in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then plunge them immediately into ice water.

The following winning recipes come from the Lexington County, Ky. Peach Fes-tival:

Peachy Rolls1 pkg. hot roll mix (such as Pillsbury)1 egg1 c. peach nectar2 Tbsp. brown sugar2 Tbsp. butter3 c. finely chopped peaches½ c. brown sugar½ Tsp. fruit protector (such as Fruit

Fresh)½ Tsp. cinnamon2 Tbsp. butterc. chopped pecansMix hot roll mix according to directions

substituting peach nectar for water and add-

ing brown sugar.Grease 13” x 9” pan. Roll dough into 15”

x 10” rectangle. Spread butter evenly over dough. Mix peaches with fruit protector. Sprinkle dough with brown sugar & cin-namon.

Add peaches & nuts. Roll tightly. Cut into 12 slices and place in pan. Let rise for 30 minutes. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes. Remove and drizzle with icing.

1 c. powder sugar2 Tbsp. peach nectarBlend until smooth. Drizzle over warm

rolls.

Frozen Peach Mousse3 ½ cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced1 ½ cups sugar1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tsp. vanilla extract1 ½ cups heavy cream, whippedPlace peaches, sugar, lemon juice and

vanilla in blender. Puree until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream, and pour into large bowl. Cover mousse with plastic wrap and freeze three hours. Serve in parfait glasses. Makes 2 quarts

Peach Pecan Crusted Chicken with Fresh Peach Salsa

Marinade:¾ c. peach preserves1 T. lime juice3 T. Dijon mustard¼ t. salt4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts;

cleaned and trimmed.

Fresh Peach Salsa:1 c. fresh peaches, peeled and chopped1 c. fresh peaches, peeled and coarsely

mashed½ c. red onion, chopped1 avocado, peeled and chopped1 T. lime juice3-4 T. Sweet Vidalia Onion Dressing

(such as Ken’s)1-2 t. sugarSalt Breading:1 c. finely chopped pecans2-3 T. dry bread crumbs¼ c. butter or margarine, melted1. Combine marinade ingredients in a

food processor with a blade attachment and process until smooth.

2. Place chicken in a shallow dish and pour marinade over each piece. Pierce chick-en with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

3. Prepare salsa by combining all salsa ingredients in a plastic bowl.

4. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.6. Combine breading ingredients in a

small bowl.7. Lightly spray another shallow baking

dish.8. Press the breading onto both sides

of each piece of chicken and place in the sprayed baking dish.

9. Bake, uncovered 20-25 minutes or un-til 165 degrees internal temperature.

10. Remove and serve with Fresh Peach Salsa.

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EducationCamper wins Nesbitt scholarship

Seaford High School Senior, Tyrek Camper, won this year’s Seaford Lions Club Foundation’s Marshall Nesbitt Scholarship for $4,400. The schol-arship was funded this year following the passing of Life Member Marshall Nesbitt through con-tributions by Lions and other friends and relatives of the family.

Tyrek Camper, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Camper, was an excellent student at Seaford High School. He won the scholarship based on his history of high grades including eight AP courses, high SAT scores, member-ship in the National Honor Society, varsity tennis letter winner and co-hosting the Pe-geen and Samantha Brown Walk-a-thon.

“The Seaford Lions Club considers it an honor to assist Tyrek Camper in his dream of attaining a college degree by contributions of so many Lions and friends and family of Lion Marshall Nes-bitt”, commented Scholarship Chairman, Bob Wheatley.

Mrs. Anne Nesbitt, widow of Lion Marshall added, “Marshall would be very pleased to know that such an outstanding young man was being awarded a scholar-ship in his name.”

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Fernandez wins scholarshipAdrienne Fernandez, a St. Andrew’s

School student from Seaford, has been awarded one of 650 National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholar-ships (NSLI-Y) for 2010/2011.

The NSLI-Y scholarship enables Fernandez to study Chinese in China for the summer, which will help her develop the skills necessary to be a leader in the global community.

The merit-based scholarship covers all program costs for participants including domestic and international travel; tuition and related academic preparation, support and testing for language study; educa-tional and cultural activities focused on language learning; orientations; applicable visa fees; three basic meals per day; and accommodations.

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HUNSBERGER GRADUATES - Kay-lan Beth Hunsberger of Newark, graduated from Widener University on May 15, earn-ing a Master of Social Work degree.

Kaylan is a 2003 Woodbridge High School graduate and a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware.

She is the daughter of Robert and Josie Hunsberger of Seaford.

Dolby makes Dean’s ListCaitlin B. Dolby, daughter of Sharon

and David Dolby of Laurel, earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the 2010 spring semester at Lynchburg College. In order to make Dean’s List, a student must re-ceive a QPA of 3.5 or greater for the term. Dolby is a senior nursing major at Lynch-burg College, a private liberal arts college in central Virginia enrolling nearly 2,600 students in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional and graduate studies.

CHOIR COMPETES IN CHORAL FEST - “Encore,” a show choir from the Southern Delaware School of the Arts in Selbyville, received a “superior” rating at the Kings Dominion Choral Fest on Fri-day, June, 4. The students sang titles that included “In These Delightful Pleasant Groves” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” The choir is directed by Denise Adkins, SDSA’s vocal music teacher. In the front row from left are Hannah Davis, Ocean View; Cameron Goff, Bridgeville; Michaiah Hook, Selbyville; and Bethany Walter, Ocean View. Second row, Mallory Nielsen, Harbeson; McKenzie Reed, Georgetown; Cassia Steck, Selbyville; and Taylor Briggs, Georgetown. Top row, Zoe Collins, Millsboro; Olivia Crass, Ocean View; and Victoria Sanchez, Milton.

Baltz makes Dean’s ListThe College of Education and Public

Policy at the University of Delaware has named Kate Allison Balz to the Dean’s List for the spring semester after earning a 4.0 average.

Baltz is a member of Pi Education Honor Society, Student Council for Excep-tional Children. She is also on the Ameri-can Cancer Society Relay for Life, where the team she headed more than doubled their goal.

Baltz resides in Seaford and is the daughter of James E. and Barbara Logan, and the late Chet Baltz.

WALGREENS SHOWS SUPPORT - Walgreen’s Pharmacy of Bridgeville partnered with the Sussex Tech Adult Division to provide opportunities for student externships in the health professions. Receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Sussex Tech on behalf of Walgreen’s is David Craft (center). Presenting the award are Barbara Rogers, Sussex Tech Adult Division Workforce Training specialist, and Dr. John Kreitzer, director of Sussex Tech Adult Division.

Apprenticeship training beginsMany motivated adults throughout Sus-

sex County will be going back to school when September rolls around. To meet the needs of these adult students and their em-ployers, the Sussex Tech Adult Division will offer Apprenticeship Training classes.

What is Apprenticeship training?“It is, without a doubt, the best way for

a person to learn a skilled trade,” said Bill Feher, Industrial Training coordinator at the Sussex Tech Adult Division.

The Apprenticeship training program combines job site hands-on training, through a sponsoring employer, as well as “related instruction” classes two evenings

per week provided by Sussex Tech. It also ensures that standards of the

trade are met. Finally, apprenticeship train-ing reduces employer training costs and helps develop a more competent employee who is capable of advancing to more re-sponsible positions within the company.

Apprenticeship classes, which begin in early September, will be offered in the fol-lowing trade areas: Auto Mechanics, Early Care, Electrical, HVAC, Industrial Main-tenance Mechanics, Marine Mechanics, Plumbing and Welding.

Call the Adult Division at 856-9035 for orientation dates or more information.

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Entertainment

50th Annual Wheat Threshing show August 6-8The Eastern Shore Threshermen &

Collectors Assoc., Inc. will hold their 50th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam & Gas Engine Show on Aug. 6-8, at their showgrounds located on Rt. 313 between Denton and Federalsburg, Md. The show features free admission and free parking and opens at 10 a.m. each day.

The Eastern Shore was a much different place in 1961 when Jim Layton threshed a load of wheat with his newly restored steam traction engine. There were few oth-er annual outdoor events or festivals. None of the handful of people attending that first threshing demonstration ever imagined that it would turn into an annual event which would bring thousands of tourists from all over the country.

There will be steam engines, antique tractors, gas engines, antique cars and steam models in operation. Among the demonstrations will be wheat threshing, shingle sawing, sawing with a miniature and full size sawmills and rock crushing. A daily parade of equipment will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Kids of all ages enjoy rid-ing “Smokey Joe,” a miniature steam train which is a replica of the Civil War era “General” locomotive.

There will be something for everyone in the large flea market with over 125 deal-ers.

Friday evening will feature the classic country music sounds of The Mel Price Band and Free Range Pickin’ will perform bluegrass music on Saturday evening. Sunday will feature gospel music with

The Rescue Team at 5 p.m. All shows are free. There will also be church services Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Exhibitors of antique tractors and steam engines can test their driving skills in the tractor games where they will be competing for trophies. Games will be held Friday and Saturday following the parades at 5 p.m.

Exhibitors of all kinds of antique equip-ment are welcome. There is no charge to exhibit. All times are subject to weather conditions. The public is invited to come out and see how our grandparents farmed and old-timers can reminisce of the good old days. For more information, call 410-754-8422, 410-673-2414 or visit www.threshermen.org.

There will be plenty of food with fried chicken dinners, crab cakes, hamburgers

and hot dogs. A commemorative show book will also be for sale with many pho-tos from the past 50 shows.

Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collec-tors Assoc., Inc. is a non-profit, all volun-teer, organization with over 400 members. The organization is devoted to educating the public about our agricultural heritage and preserving the equipment and activi-ties associated with farming in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

One of the first threshings in the early 1960s.

A threshing demonstration at the 2009 show.J. Herman Layton and Jim Layton ready for their first threshing demonstration on a hot Saturday afternoon in August 1961.

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FEMALE CAT, spayed, de-clawed, shots, great com-panion. Food & supplies included. 875-2781. 7/15

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER Mix, 2-yr.-old male, free to good home. Neutered, friendly, lots of energy. 249-7921. 7/1

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TIME SHARE, 8/27 - 9/3, FOR RENT! Townhouse, 2 BRs, 2 baths, sleeps 6, 32nd St. Canal by boat dock. Heated indoor pool, jakuzzi, tennis courts. $700/week. Call Judy at 301-490-7033. 7/29

WANTED410 SHUTGUN, dbl barrel. 875-2893. 7/22

DELAWARE & LITTLE LEAGUE PENS, 875-2781. 7/15

AUTOMOTIVE4 USED TIRES, 185/65R-14, $80 OBO 262-0481. 7/15

‘08 CHEV. AVEO sedan, 5 spd., CC, AC, 27K mi., 75K warr., 35+ mpg, $8800 OBO. 628-8309. 7/1

WHITE LEER P/U TOP, fits 6’ Chev. bed, $300. 339-3341. 6/17

5th WHEEL TAIL GATE, Black metal, fits ‘99 Ford PU, $100. 339-3341. 6/17

‘99 FORD LA WEST VAN, low top, white w/blue cloth int., 47K mi., $3900.

MOTORCYCLES/ REC VEHICLES

‘06 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Soft Tail Clas-sic, 1450cc, lots of extra chrome, Vance N Hines ex-haust, $14,500 OBO. 875-7967 or 542-6842.

BOATS17’ TRACKER BASS BOAT, 45 hp outboard, next to new, 2-24 volt motorguide trailing motor, fully equipped w/ex-tras. Owner now disabled. $1990. 875-9480. 7/29

28’ FIBERGLASS LUHRS Boat, $1000. 875-5792. 6/24

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES

TEXACO ‘29 MACK FIRE TRUCK die cast collector series. Pepsi Cola Die-cast 3 truck collector series, $10 ea. 628-1880. 7/22

MADAME ALEXANDER’S sm. dolls, Wizard of Oz series, complete set, $20. 628-1880. 7/22

STAR WARS & STAR TREK items, large collection. 875-2781. 7/15

LOST IN SPACE Lg. Rob-bie The Robot, talking robot w/alien, in orig. box, $20. 628-1880. 6/24

FOR SALEMID-LIFT RECLINER 3- Way Lift Chair. Power strip & batteries, dk brown, only used 4 mos., asking $750. 280-6046. 7/29

DEWALT 12” COMPOUND Miter Saqw w/folding stand, like new cond., asking $550. 265-7884. 7/29

LANDSCAPE TRAILER, 5’x10’, 15” solid sides, rear ramp, trlr. mtd. spare tire, spare tire tongue mtd. utilty box. $850. 265-884. 7/29

ELEC. BBQ UNIT, $40, only used twice. 875-5889. 7/29

CIRCLE AB, as seen on TV, new this year, pd $200, asking $75. 410-896-3433. 7/29

HUDSON SPRAYER 5 gal., backpack, needs $12 repair kit, $25. 628-0471. 7/22

WOOD CHIPPER, Crafts-man, Pd $800, asking $450, only used once. 628-2961.

HANDICAP SCOOTER, per-fect for large person, holds up to 400 lbs., light, hor, basket, cover, clock, $3200 new. $2500 firm. Selling due to death 628-2961 7/22

RIDING LAWN MOWER, Wheelhorse, 12 hp, 8 spd., high/low, red, $250. 875-9283. 7/22

WOODEN KIT. TABLE, 4 Chairs & leaf, $60. Console Singer Sewing Machine, $20. 410-883-3462. 7/22

AMERICAN GIRL SIZE doll clothes. Large selection. Call 877-0340. 7/15

OAK CURIO CABINET, $75. Marble top coffee table $200. 877-0340. 7/15

RIDING MOWER – Troy Bilt, 20 hp, 46” deck w/bag-ger. 3 new spindles. Needs trans. assembly. $250. Call Bill at 628-4151. 7/15

2 VANITY LAMPS, Shell base & pink shades, $5 ea., 410-641-5260. 7/15

BOOKS: AUTOGRAPHED, coffee table books, variety of sports books, NY Yan-kees, & Chicken Soup Se-ries. 875-2781. 7/15

6 PC. PEARL DRUM SET, with a high hat, 4 cymbals and stool. Good cond. Ask-ing 500. 875-0826. 7/15

TWIN SLEEPER LOVE SEAT, solid blue, rarely used, like new, asking $250. 875-1407. 7/15

PULL-BEHIND MOWER, John Deere, PTO driven, $300 OBO. 381-4656. 7/8

ENTERTAINMENT CEN-TER, blk. w/silver, asking $100. 536-2457 after 10 pm. 7/8

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXRG Riding Jacket w/ body ar-mor; new, black; size XL. H.D. Riding Jacket, like new, 2-tone gray leather; size L. Make offer for one or both. 855-2308. 7/1

OLD OUTSIDE WATER PUMP, handle style, best offer. 337-8536. 7/1

COUNTRY SOFA, full size, by Broyhill. Blue back-ground w/tan floral print & 4 matching throw pillows & 3 matching window valances. Like new, $300. 410-883-2541. 7/1

PROTECTOR/FIRE SAFE, tested to temps up to 1550°, 13x7x6.5”, $25. 875-0747. 7/1

SOFA BED, Treated Micro-suede, like new, 6 mos. old, from Janosik’s, $325 OBO. 280-5845. 6/24

TABLE & 4 CHAIRS, great quality, $250 negotiable. For info call 628-1626. 6/24

LADIES’ SCHWINN BIKE, 21-spd., 26”, $50. Hand Truck, $25. 20 gal. Fish Tank, all access., $50. 2-Antique Lamps, from ‘30s, rewired, $30 for both. 628-0502. 6/24

ANIMALS, ETC.BORDER COLLIE Puppy for sale, female, 13 wks. old, pure breed, ABC reg. $450. 875-5164. 7/15

HOME FOR RENTBRANDYWINE COURT CONDO, (off Rt. 8) Dover. 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, LR, kit., DR & scr. in porch. Access to pool & gym, $925/mo. includes elec. & heat. Option to buy. Call Nate, 302-398-0309. 7/22/2tp

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Perdue is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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PART-TIME SECRETARY

St. John’s UM ChurchMust be proficient in

Microsoft Office Applications.

Send resumé and letter of intent to the church office:

300 N. Pine St.P.O. Box 299

Seaford, DE 19973302-629-9466

Fax 302-629-2467E-mail: st.johnschurch@

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Natalie A. Cherrix, LCSWSpecializing in Trauma &

Abuse Recovery Insurance accepted

314 Stein Hwy.Seaford, de 19973

(302) 682-9025 www.nataliecherrix.com

Counseling for Individuals, Couples,

& Families

NOTICE:Walt’s

Barber Shopin Laurel

will be closed from

Aug. 14 - 22 & will reopen on Monday,

Aug. 23.

MARKET STREET APTS.BRIDGEVILLE, DE

Accepting applications for 1 & 2 BR apts for elderly and/or disabled. Must meet federal income limits and other eligibility requirements. C/A in all units, elevator available.

Apply at 310 Market St., Bridgeville, DEMon.-Fri. 9 to 3.

Call 302-337-3144 for application and info. Wheelchair Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity

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IRRIGATION

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320 W. DuPont Hwy. Ste. 2, Millsboro, DE 19966

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LAWN CARE Millstone River Lawn Care LLC

Lawn Mowing, Pruning,

Spring & Fall Clean Up,

Bed Renovations, Garden Rototilling

OWNER OPERATED ~ LAUREL, DEL.

302-260-2679

CONTRACTORS:DRYWALL FOR SALE1/2” 4’x8’ - $5.44 ea.5/8” 4’x8’ - $6.08 ea.

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LEGALSTHE COURT OF

COMMON PLEAS FOR THE STATE OF

DELAWARE IN AND FOR SUSSEX COUNTY

In Re: Change of Name of: Patrick Joseph Belviso to Patrick Joseph Belviso Shrensel.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Patricia A. Shrensel intents to pres-ent a Petition to the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware in and for Sussex County to change the name of her minor son from Patrick Joseph Belviso to Patrick Joseph Belviso Shrensel.

Patrica Shrensel, Petitioner

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TOWN OF BLADESBID NOTICE

PAVING PROJECTSealed Bids, in dupli-

cate, will be received by the Town of Blades, 20 W Fourth Street, Blades, DE 19973-4122 for the Second St., Third St., and Cannon St. Paving Project #06-P-PROG-76.

Bids will be accepted by the Town of Blades until 4:30pm on August 9th, 2010 at which time they will be opened publicly and read aloud at the council

meeting starting at 7pm. The project is being funded by the Delaware Depart-ment of Transportation and is subject to Delaware pre-vailing wage rates. These regulations may be ob-tained at the Delaware De-partment of Labor.

Copies of the proj-ect specifications may be obtained at the Town of Blades Town Hall. The right is reserved as the interest of the Town of Blades may appear, to reject any and all bids, to waive any infor-mality or irregularity in bids received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid.

Vikki PrettymanTown Administrator

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGC/U #1851

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Planning and Zoning Com-mission of Sussex County will hold a public hear-ing on Thursday evening, AUGUST 26, 2010, in the County Council Chambers, County Administrative Of-fice Building, George town, Dela ware, on the appli-cation of STEVE DRUM-MOND to consider the Con-ditional Use of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residen-tial District for automotive

repair to be located on a certain parcel of land lying and being in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, containing 5.0 acres, more or less, lying east of Fire Tower Road (Road 479), 1,515 feet north of Route 9.

Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M.

Text and maps of this proposal may be examined by interested parties in the Planning and Zoning Of fice, County Administrative Of-fice Building, Georgetown, Dela ware, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Mon-day through Friday.

If unable to attend the public hearing, written com-ments will be accepted but must be received prior to the public hearing.

For additional informa-tion contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGC/U #1865

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Planning and Zoning Com-mission of Sussex County will hold a public hear-ing on Thursday evening, AUGUST 26, 2010, in the

County Council Chambers, County Administrative Of-fice Building, George town, Dela ware, on the applica-tion of RANDY L. HILL to consider the Conditional Use of land in an AR-1 Agricultural Residential Dis-trict for a deli and small convenience store to be located on a certain par-cel of land lying and being in Little Creek Hundred, Susex County, containing 0.41 acre, more or less, lying at the intersection of Route 24 (Sharptown Road), southerly side, and Road 510 (Horsey Church Road), northerly side.

Planning and Zoning public hearings will begin at 6:00 P.M.

Text and maps of this proposal may be examined by interested parties in the Planning and Zoning Of fice, County Administrative Of-fice Building, Georgetown, Dela ware, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Mon-day through Friday.


For additional informa-tion contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following ordinance has been proposed at the regular meeting of the Sus-sex County Council on Sep-tember 15, 2009:

AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND IN AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESI-DENTIAL DISTRICT FOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN BROAD CREEK HUN-DRED, SUSSEX COUNTY, CONTAINING 5.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, (land lying east of Fire Tower Road (Road 479), 1,515 feet nrth of Route 9; ap-plication filed on behalf of STEVE DRUMMOND; C/U #1851).

Copies of the above Ordinance are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Sussex County Coun-cil, County Administrative Office Building, George-town, Delaware.

Public Hearings thereon will be held in the Chamber of the Sussex County Coun-cil, County Administrative Office Building, George-town, Delaware, on SEP-TEMBER 21, 2010, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

At that time and place, all persons interested shall have a reasonable opportu-nity to be heard.


For additional informa-tion, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The following ordinance has been proposed at the regular meeting of the Sus-sex County Council on May 11, 2010:

AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE OF LAND IN AN AR-1 AGRICULTURAL RESI-DENTIAL DISTRICT FOR A DELI AND SMALL CON-VENIENCE STORE TO BE LOCATED ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LITTLE CREEK HUNDRED, SUS-SEX COUNTY, CONTAIN-ING 0.41 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, (land lying at the intersection fo Route 24 (Sharptown Road), south-erly side, and Road 510 (Horsey Church Road), northerly side; application filed on behalf of RANDY L. HILL; C/U #1865).

Copies of the above Ordinance are available in the Office of the Clerk of the Sussex County Coun-cil, County Administrative Office Building, George-town, Delaware.

Public Hearings thereon will be held in the Chamber of the Sussex County Coun-cil, County Administrative Office Building, George-town, Delaware, on SEP-TEMBER 21, 2010, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as may be heard.

At that time and place, all persons interested shall have a reasonable opportu-nity to be heard.


For additional informa-tion, contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 302-855-7878.

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LEGAL NOTICE:On August 25, 2010 at

11:00 A.M., Reese’s “A” Frame Storage, 30231 Sus-sex Highway, Laurel, DE will conduct a sale pursuant to Title 25, DEL. C. ANN 4904-4905.

The Contents of the fol-lowing bins will be sold.Cash only.

#4 Dwayne’s Tire Ser-vice; #5 Harvey Hyland II; #15 Harvey Highland En-terprises; #27 Pastor Diane Ellzy; #28 Luther Milam; #29 Dwayne’s Tire Ser-vice; #84 Harvey Highland

Enterprises; #89 Shawn Breasure; #90 Rose Kjos; #91 Arnold Hearn; #96 Fre-drick McGee; #111 Tammy Strand.

Please consult the office prior to the auction day at 875-7705 to confirm sale.

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YAMAHA GOLF CARTThe Town of Blades

will be accepting bids on a 1979 YAMAHA 2 STROKE GOLF CART.

Bids are due to the Town Administrator by Septem-ber 10, 2010. The golf cart is located at the Town of Blades Town Hall at 20 West Fourth Street, Blades, Delaware, 19973. The golf cart can be inspected at Town Hall from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Payment must be made by cash or certified or cashier’s check. The bids will be sealed until opened and read by Town Council at the September 13, 2010, Town Council meeting. The terms of the sale shall be to the best and most respon-sible bidder for cash or a cashier/certified check. All sales shall be designated final when the bid has been awarded and said golf cart is sold “AS IS”. The Town Council has the right to re-fuse any bids and has final say. The successful bid-der has seven (7) business days from the date of noti-fication of award to pay for and pick up golf cart.


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LAWN MOWERSThe Town of Blades

will be accepting bids on two riding lawn mowers a TROY-BILT 18HP BRIGGS AND STRATTEN and a CRAFTSMEN YDT 4000 KOHLER PRO 25 V-TWIN.

Bids are due to the Town Administrator by Septem-ber 10, 2010. The LAWN MOWERS are located at the Town of Blades Town Hall at 20 West Fourth Street, Blades, Delaware, 19973. The mowers can be inspected at Town Hall from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Payment must be made by cash or certified or cashier’s check. The bids will be sealed until opened and read by Town Council at the September 13, 2010, Town Council meeting. The terms of the sale shall be to the best and most responsible bidder for cash or a cashier/certified check. All sales shall be designated final when the

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PUBLIC AUCTION OFCOMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & BUILDING

“FORMER BRIDGEVILLE POLICE STATION”Location: 200 Railroad Avenue, Bridgeville, Delaware 19933. Just Past RAPA Scrapple 0.1 miles on left side. (Sign Posted)

Friday, July 30, 20104:30 P.M.

Inspection: Wed. July 21st & Wed. July 28th from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.Or contact auction company for appointment.

This property is located within the town limits of Bridgeville, Delaware and has town water and sewer. The property is a corner lot and is zoned commercial. The property is totally fenced in with chain-link fence and asphalt parking lot.

The property is improved with a single story office building that features bath-room, front foyer, and several large rooms that would be great for offices. The exterior of building has vinyl siding and new asphalt shingle roof. This property was the former Bridgeville Police Station.

The seller is highly motivated to sell this property and it would make a great loca-tion for a small business, someone looking for office space, or a rental property. An auction you will not want to miss!

Terms: $6,000.00 down payment in the form of Cash, Cashier’s or Certified Check on the day of auction. Settlement within 45 days when a good and marketable deed will be given. Buyer & Seller to equally share all State & County Transfer costs. Buyer to pay the cost of preparing and recording the deed and any other costs that may occur. Property is being sold, “AS-IS”. Seller has the right to accept or reject any or all bids, but it is in their intent to sell said property. Failure to comply with terms of sale will cause the down payment on the day of auction to be forfeited and property re-sold at the expense of the buyer. 3% Buyer’s Premium.

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11112 Laurel Road, Laurel, DE 19956302.875.5261 www.onealsauction.com


We were too busy playing to notice the hot, humid weather

It has been hotter than Satan’s sauna in our area over the past few weeks. I find it difficult to maneu-ver when the temperatures rise; not that I maneuver all that well in more sedate temperatures. It is simply that heat gives me a valid excuse.

I do not subscribe to the theory of global warming, especially when receiving several feet of snow over the past winter. But, it would be hard to refute the fact that our recent heat wave had unprecedented tem-peratures, at least compared to the past 50 years.

When I am baking in the heat the same question always comes to mind – “How did we make it without air conditioning?” We did not have air conditioning in our car until I was a teenager and I never had air conditioning in the house when I was growing up in Crisfield and Marion Sta-tion. As a matter of fact, I was in my 30s before I had my first air conditioner in my current home.

My mother and I discussed this very subject recently. We both came to the con-clusion that because we did not have air conditioning, we did not miss it. Our bod-ies had adapted to the heat and we were able to tolerate it better than we could today.

That may be true to an extent, but I think mainly it is because we tend to block out the memories of how hot it would get in that monstrosity we called home. If I push my thought process I can recall some evenings when I lay in bed baking like an Idaho potato.

During the daylight hours Mom would spray us down with a garden hose, but at night, there was no escape from the heat. Dad would rig up a window fan downstairs so that it blew air in reverse, theoretically pulling the air through the house and cre-ating a wind surge. Well, I think the idea was to hand us what appeared to be engi-neering a miracle, and something we could in no way argue with.

During the day I actually think we were so busy playing, and so accustomed to the heat, we just raged on like Simian war-

riors. By the middle of the day I had so much sweat mixed with dirt that I could have made a mud cast of my face. There were several layers of sweat beads draped around my neck and enough dirt in my hair to plant corn.

We wore almost nothing most days. My traditional summer garb was simply a pair of elastic waist shorts. No shoes, no shirt, no pride. I would get so dirty that it appeared I was wearing a wool coat and army socks.

We never made it into the house this dirty. Mom would meet us at the door when we would get thirsty. She would shut the door when she saw us approaching and talk to us through the screen door. She would hand us a glass of water and make us drink it on the spot so we didn’t lose one of her few pieces of glassware.

In the evening when we had winded down, she would sit a big gray wash tub on the back porch and fill it with water. She would run the hose to fill it up. She only did that one time, so all three of us filthy, nasty young’uns would have to get in the same tub of water. I have written before about how I was always the last one in the bath, so I got a tub of gray water with enough sand on the bottom of the tub to perch an umbrella. Not only did I have to soak in water that had who knows what floating in it, but Mom would sometimes throw our clothes in the tub right along with us to wash them.

I am sure it was plenty hot when I was growing up, but I am also sure we didn’t stop along enough to notice.

If I push my thought process I can recall some evenings when I lay in bed baking like an Idaho potato.

Tony Windsor

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bid has been awarded and said lawn mowers are sold “AS IS”. The Town Coun-cil has the right to refuse any bids and has final say. The successful bidder has seven (7) business days from the date of notification of award to pay for and pick up lawn mowers.


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NOTICEEstate of Celia C. Bates,

Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamenta-ry upon the estate of Celia C. Bates who departed this life on the 29th day of May, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Leonard Fedullo on the 16th day of July, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executor with-out delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 29th day of January, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Leonard Fedullo

125 Myrtle AvenuePitman, NJ 08071

Attorney:Michele Procino Wells, Esq.Procino-Wells, LLC225 High St.Seaford, DE 19973

Gregory Fuller Sr.Register of Wills

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NOTICEEstate of Betty L. Fitzger-

ald, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamenta-ry upon the estate of Betty L. Fitzgerald who departed this life on the 30th day of May, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly grant-ed unto Trudy A. Pusey, Steve T. Fitzgerald, Wanda S. Hurley on the 16th day of July, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons hav-

ing demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 30th day of Jan-uary, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors:Trudy A. Pusey

32707 Mt. Pleasant Rd.Laurel, DE 18856

Steve T. Fitzgerald1295 Country Club Rd.Hempstead, NC 28443

Wandy S. Hurley9001 Riverside Dr.Seaford, DE 9973

Attorney:Cindy L. Szabo, Esq.Ellis & Szabo LLCPO Box 574Georgetown, DE 19947


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NOTICEEstate of Helen Pollitt

Whaley, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate of Helen Pollitt Whaley who departed this life on the 24th day of June, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Robert L. Bloodsworth, Ronald W. Bloodsworth on the 14th day of July, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Co-Executors without delay, and all persons hav-ing demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Co-Executors on or before the 24th day of Feb-ruary, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Co-Executors:Robert L. Bloodsworth

500 Gordon StreetHarrington, DE 19952

Ronald W. Bloodsworth957 Devon Drive

Newark, DE 19711 Gregory Fuller Sr.Register of Wills

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NOTICEEstate of Betty J. Hill,


that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate of Betty J. Hill who departed this life on the 7th day of July, A.D. 2010 late of Sea-ford, DE were duly granted unto Shelly B. Ewell on the 16th day of July, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments

to the said Executor with-out delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executor on or before the 7th day of March, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executor: Shelly B. Ewell119 Burton St.

Georgetown, DE 19947Attorney:Cindy L. Szabo, Esq.Ellis & Szabo 9 N. Front St.Georgetown, DE 19947


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NOTICEEstate of Cora Hill,


that Letters of Testamen-tary upon the estate of Cora Hill who departed this life on the 24th day of June, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Joyce Hill Ward on the 7th day of July, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix with-out delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 24th day of February, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix:Joyce Hill Ward

10548 Waller Rd.Laurel, DE 19956


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NOTICEEstate of Joyce A. Mears,


that Letters of Testamenta-ry upon the estate of Joyce A. Mears who departed this life on the 8th day of March, A.D. 2010 late of Laurel, DE were duly granted unto Donna Ockels on the 13th day of July, A.D. 2010, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Executrix with-out delay, and all persons having demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Executrix on or before the 8th day of November, A.D. 2010 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix:Donna Ockels

PO Box 685Seaford, DE 19973


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Community Snapshots

The crowd at the Delmar Fire Services softball tournament looks on as the Delmar Little League 10-11 baseball team arrives in grand fashion. Photo by Mike McClure

Members of the Delmar 10-11 year-old all-star baseball team get high fives from the two Delmar Fire Department softball teams prior to the start of the Seventh Annual Mason-Dixon softball tournament which took place last weekend. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel Little League Vice President Scott Venables presents a pin to Nicole Hovatter fol-lowing her team’s win in the Major League softball state championship game last Saturday in Milford. Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel fans, dressed in red, line up along the Laurel Major League baseball team’s dugout during last week’s District III all-star game in Georgetown. Photo by Mike McClure

The Delmar Fire Department escorts members of the state champion Delmar 10-11 year-old baseball team and their families to the Mason-Dixon complex in celebration of the team’s achievements. Photo by Mike McClure

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Children play on an inflatable bounce ride during Mason-Dixon softball tournament last week in Delmar. Photo by Mike McClure

For her 75th birthday, Charlotte “Sug” Lankford, of Hurlock, Md., was treated to a back-yard celebration at the home of Chuck and Cindy Swift in Laurel on July 17, with family, friends and plenty of food prepared by some of the finest chefs on the Shore. The Band, H2I, performing both original and well known hits from gospel to country to pop made for a wonderful evening. There were 46 guests who helped Sug celebrate this milestone birthday. Photos submitted.


Born in 1926, (that makes me 84 last July 7 for those of you who are count-ing my age), I have always been a proud Delawarean. There was a nearly four-year period when Chuck and I lived in Maryland and our first child, daughter Bonnie, was born there, but in July of 1953 we moved back to Delaware and Laurel and have lived here ever since.

In kindergarten we learned about the Delaware flag and in first grade we were taught the state song, “Our Delaware.” Throughout elementary school the day began by pledging allegiance to the flag of our nation, followed by singing the state song. We kids enjoyed the singing, fol-lowed by a moment of prayer. As New Castle countians, we lustily sang the first verse and chorus, “Oh, the hills of dear New Castle, with the shining vales be-tween, where the corn is all in tassle and the meadowlands are green.” The chorus words were, “Oh, our Delaware, our be-loved Delaware, here the loyal sons are pledging, Faith to good old Delaware.”

We sang that song throughout junior and senior high. We believed in lots of things in those days.

We believed in free speech, love of God and country, honesty, decency, punishment when one committed a crime, fair play, hu-man rights and dignity for all, working an honest day for an honest wage.

We practiced love of God and country, helping someone in need, sitting down to the dinner table as a family at night, go-ing to church Sunday and Sunday school, making time for family gatherings, working hard and saving for a rainy day, living with-in our means, following and obeying the law, playing outside or going for walks in the evening without fear of being mugged.

World War II came along and we saw major changes in the entire world. Family life changed drastically as young men and some women entered the armed forces, serving those of who supported the war ef-fort and saw many changes in our lives.

World War II ended and the servicemen came home. A new world began, but wars continued as we saw more young men and women in the battles of Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, the horror of 9/11 and now the problems the people of the Gulf coast are enduring, plus the recover still going on in New Orleans and many other areas of our nation.

Here in Delaware we face multiple prob-lems. Some we understand, others we as average citizens are at a total loss when we try to begin figuring out how the minds of those in charge work.

At one time the innocent were protected and the system of law defended those rights. We, Mr. and Mrs. Average Citizen, felt secure knowing that those in charge of our state government would defend our rights.

We elected officials we thought would “do the right thing” and we believed they would be fair and just.

To say the times have changed would be a gross understatement.

We have a former governor who spear-headed what has been descried as a “cozy land deal on the state’s vital link to the beaches,” that involved a friend of the former governor. The long-term lease of

public land in Milford at a nominal rate to the liquor distributor, N.K.S. Distributors, Inc., smacks of being a “dirty, dirty deal.” How do we know this is not the tip of the iceberg?” asked Republican State Chairman Tom Ross, who in May called for a federal investigation.

In the Cape Henlopen High School District, we have a former football coach who has pleaded not guilty to more than 50 charges involving the rape and abuse of a teenage girl. He was ordered held on $428,500 cash bond. The man suffered traumatic brain injury during a suicide at-tempt earlier this year when he jumped from a fire escape of a Dover building while out on bail. It will be interesting to see how this case turns out.

In Lewes, we have a pediatrician who is charged with molesting babies to little children, hundreds of innocent victims. This case has drawn international attention, par-ticularly since his actions were reported to the Lewes hospital and to those in charge, including the Delaware Medical Society by his sister several years ago when some of the actions surely could have been stopped.

Here in our little eastern Sussex town of Laurel we have a situation of major pro-portions as the former finance chief of the Laurel School District pled guilty to steal-ing $151,000 from the District. The thefts occurred over an eight-year period, during which he also underestimated the wages of some workers and overestimated the pay of others. Some employees did not get enough money and others got too much and now have to pay it back.

The former finance chief struck a deal last week with the Attorney Generals office to pay back the $151,000 he stole and serve a year’s probation, while 96 other felony accounts against him were dropped! The reasoning from the Attorney General’s of-fice is difficult to understand.

The Chief Attorney General, respond-ing to a State Representative’s question as to the sentence and why jail time not be served and interest not be paid back was answered as, “The General Assembly and the courts and I would say everyone has pretty much decided that if you’re going to spend expensive resources like jail cells, use them on violent offenders or people who repeat.”

“At best, we’ve slightly inconvenienced the Laurel resident,” said State Rep. Lavelle.

This case has caused considerable heart-ache and strained feeling for many Laurel residents, family friends and citizens who are expected to pay their taxes and be sup-portive of school improvements.

This once proud Delawarean is having great difficulty in trying to understand our state government. One thing for sure, I definitely feel I am not alone.

I believe that Robert and Billie Jane Wheatley entertained that little Lewis group from Chicago last week. Their daughter, Celeste, her husband, David and their two siblings, Hunter Jane and Rider all spent their time at the beach and while there they celebrated Billie Jane’s birthday on July15. Happy belated, B.J.!

A very special celebration took place last Sunday at Centenery Church in Laurel as three-month-old Logan Travis Mumpower was baptized. Logan is the son of Julia and Jeff Mumpower. His maternal grand parents are Tim and Jane Burlingame of Laurel and his paternal grandparents are Jeff and Sha-ron Mumpower of Bristol, Va. Out of town guests also included Susan McClelland of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

Marge Starr has recently returned from a visit to her brother and his wife, Lee and Martha Shaw, in Bloomington, Ind. Joining them for a visit with the family was Marge’s nephew, David Shaw from Midway, Ky. After de-planing in Baltimore, Marge then spent time with relatives in Pasadena, Md., before returning to our town.

Mary Sharon and Paul Sheppared and their sons, Josh and Ben, from Seattle, Wa., are guests of Mary Sharon’s parents, Clay and Leslie Davis at the Davis cottage in Bethany Beach.

Last Sunday was ‘Picnic in the Park’ as Charity Lodge #27 and Martha # 21 cel-ebrated summer or the heat wave ( I don’t know which) with covered dishes by the members and lots of cold, cold drinks ( I presume). I wasn’t there but COLD was the order of the day. They all enjoyed the refreshments and fellowship and forgot to be hot.

Ladies of the Laurel class of ‘60 enjoyed their summer luncheon and view of the Chesapeake Bay last Tuesday, July 20, at Annie’s Restaurant in Kent Island.

The Laurel class of ‘65 were reunion-ing the past weekend with lunch on Saturday at the Pizzeria, then a walk-through at the schools. Dinner that night was held at the Georgia House and they finalized events with breakfast on Sunday at the Dutch Inn. The classmate who came the greatest dis-

tance was Joe Marvil from Kansas. Susan McClelland from Florida also traveling a bit.

Recent visitors to our area was former Laurel resident, Iris Robinson, her daughter Lina and her husband, John, from Fairfax, Va. They visited friends and spent most of their time at the beach.

My yearly happy birthday wish to three classmates of Laurel High, class of ‘77 is wished for Terry Truitt, July 30; Marc Ad-ams, Aug. 2; Carol James, Aug. 3, and John Trivits, Aug. 4. You guys keep on having them and I’ll keep on “posting” them!

Due to computer complications I have some belated wishes to report here that did not get in previously: Happy anniversary to Eddie and Genny Farrelly on 7/27. Happy birthday wishes to Jean Willey 7/23, Vivian Steele 7/25 and Doris Revel 7/27.

Happy birthday to those coming up, Shannon Scott on July 29. Arvalene Moore is wished a happy one as she observes hers on July 31. Donna Cecil wishes a very happy sixth birthday to her grand son, Aus-tin Messick, with love and bundles of best wishes as he has a big day on July 29.

Get well wishes are being sent to Maxine Sharp and Jean Willey from their friends.

I have learned that both Pat Murphy and Leatrice Hearn are at home and recuperat-ing, both from recent hip surgeries.

We express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Andrew Moore, Jr.

We continue with prayers for our ser-vice men and women and friends who are ill: Catherine LeCates, Cecile Jones, Ralph Gootee, Ruth Hickman, Greg Bratten, Dot Murphy, Jean Henry, June Benson Powell, Betty Chandler, Ida Lee Coulbourne, Rita Baker, Jean Foskey Hazel Baker, Susan Levredge, Byrd Whaley, Calvin Hearn, Fred Sullivan, Rita Brex, Sandy Jones Lee, Robert Truitt, Conner Niblett, Mary Jane Phillips, Janet Lee, Hazel Brumbley and Theodosia Gordy.

If you see Charlie Moyer any time soon ask him if he got home from the Food Lion last Friday night with melted ice cream. He’ll know what to tell you!

See you in the stars.

MomentsWith Mike

Virginia ‘Mike’ Barton

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Wayne’s family has fought, and will continue to fight, a long and hard battle against neuro-blastoma...

Thank you to all who helped with fundraiser

The family of Wayne Bailey and the Steamers Soccer Club would like to thank all of the many special volunteers, busi-nesses, churches and civic organizations who generously donated their time, money and gifts to support Wayne’s family.

We are so very grateful for all of those who volunteered to help serve, made des-serts, donated silent auction items and those who came to the crab feast and/or donated to the benefit.

As Wayne’s family has fought, and will continue to fight, a long and hard battle against neuroblastoma, the overwhelming support that you have given this family has been a source of encouragement and blessing. The money raised during the crab feast benefit, which totaled over $10,000, will be used wisely to help Wayne’s fam-ily as they care for him during this difficult time.

We would like to give special thanks and recognition for the following busi-nesses and individuals who went beyond the call of duty to assure the success of the benefit: Delmar VFW Post 8276 & Kenny Ralph, DiCarlo Printing, Giant Foods of Salisbury, Delmar Food Lion, St. Ste-phen’s UM Church, First Baptist Church of Delmar, Short Funeral Home of Del-mar, Delmar Volunteer Fire Dept., Allen’s Chicken, Bistro 54, Lewes Dairy, Joann Brittingham, Longaberger Basket, Pan-ichella Farms, National Wildlife & Turkey Foundation, EJ Farms and Biff Burns of Hebron, Bennett Farms, J.R. Thomas Seafood, Delmar Middle & Senior High School, Delmar Pizza, Strohman Bread, Ruritan Club of Delmar & Russell Smart, Kiwanis Club of Delmar, Pepsi Co., Ad-ams Ribs, State Janitorial Supplies, Laurel Star, Classic Cakes of Salisbury, WBOC, Rodney’s Detailing, The Daily Times and Interstate Battery.

Please keep Wayne Bailey and his fam-ily in your prayers.

Coach Tom & Coach DaveSteamers Soccer Club

Make your vote countRecently, two Libertarian candidates

attempted to secure spots on the Repub-lican and Democratic party primary bal-lots. William McVay and Brent Wangan invested a serious amount of capital (filing fees are $3,480 each) and effort, only to be rebuffed by both political parties as well as the Superior Court judge who ultimately decided the case.

Why should this exercise in democracy concern you? The primary process is a vital and necessary function of the filter-ing mechanism in our system of elective government.

No one I know argues against our republic having been founded on a two party platform, however, third parties (In-dependents, Libertarians, Socialists, etc.) go back in history nearly as far, so what causes some individuals to align them-selves with other party persuasions?

Sometimes (though not trivial) it is a simple dissatisfaction with partisan “snip-ing” and division, a desire to not be a part of the “status quo.” Other times, it is a sincerely held belief that the third party is more representative of ones’ individual views, objectives, and/or ideals. Suffice it to say, there are as many varieties in poli-tics as there are flavors of ice cream, aside from chocolate and vanilla.

In 1992, Americans were presented with just such a choice in the third party candidacy of Ross Perot. Not since 1912, when Theodore Roosevelt ran under the Reform Party (losing to Taft), has a third party been as successful. Like millions of other disgruntled yet conscientious citi-zens, I reviewed the evidence and deter-mined that the best individual for the job was Perot. I remain convinced to this day that he was the right choice at that time,

however, it was only a number of hours (as the returns came in) that I began to see the implication.

We are all familiar with the old say-ing, “To the victor, go the spoils.” Of the 18.9% who voted for Perot, had we not had that opportunity the majority would have voted Republican.

By doing so, we handed a decisive democratic victory to Bill Clinton. In ‘96 when Perot ran again, he received less than 9% of the popular vote, indicating that some of us had received an education.

The same has been said of Ralph Na-dar. Having additional choices, it seems, serves to fracture and divide otherwise united parties. The statistical probability of a third party candidate succeeding in an election, unless it is fairly small and gen-erally localized, as in the case of Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Joe Lieberman (I-Connecticut) are relatively small and historically obscure.

Lincolns’ great struggle to unite the states of the republic (“A house divided cannot stand”) through compromise and cooperation, with force as a last resort, continues in politics today. Moderation is the key. Extremists or Fundamentalists simply fail to reach the majority of the people.

Third party candidates who seek to pro-mote independent viewpoints, no matter how well intentioned, inadvertently pose a threat by undermining the platform our republic was founded on and, in so doing, obstruct the political process.

Understanding this, one must wonder why McVay and Wangan fought so hard for placement on the major party tickets. Please keep this in mind when you place your vote in November and resolve to “make it count.”

Penny L. AtkinsSeaford

Nuclear energy isn’t a disaster‘REGION AT RISK’ the headline

blared! Why? Nuclear generating plants! Did I miss the stories of deaths in and around such plants?

France generates 75% of its electricity needs by nuclear plants and has enough to sell electricity to six nearby countries. The UK is refurbishing its nuclear plants to bring generating capacity back up to 25% of its needs. Are these countries hiding their nuclear calamities?

Are there risks with nuclear generation? Of course! But didn’t I read something about an oil spill in the gulf? Wasn’t there a recent coal mine accident?

Ahhh....Chernobyl! Are we planning to build our new plants using their faulty blueprints, unsuitable building materials, constructed by slave or convict labor? I

don’t think so.Oh yes..Three Mile Island. It could

have been a catastrophe...but it wasn’t.Sure there are risks. All life is risky!

Flying, driving to the beach, eating the wrong foods are all risky, but we do them. Birth is the ultimate risk. It leads inevita-bly to death!

We need energy. We need electricity. We must use renewable sources such as sun, wind, etc. and we must search vigor-ously for other non-fossil sources. But we must not let scare tactics such as a recent news story keep us from using an excellent resource already available.....nuclear!

Ben CorballisWilmington

Party website excludes candidatesOn July 15, the Delaware Democratic

Party issued a press release announcing the party’s endorsement of statewide candi-dates “following extensive discussion and deliberation at every level of the Demo-cratic Party.” According to the statement, the motions to endorse “passed without opposition.”

To the best of my knowledge, not a sin-gle Representative District in Kent or Sus-sex voted to recommend to endorse. For the record, five of the six members of the Executive Committee representing Kent and Sussex did not vote to endorse. I guess that counts as “passed without opposition” to the 16 members who voted to endorse.

The release goes on to state that “Dela-ware Democrats feel strongly that we have selected our strongest possible slate for the 2010 General Election.”

I wonder who that “we” represents. The last I heard we are having a Primary in September and on that day Democrats across the state (yes, even those of us be-low the Canal) will vote for the candidates we want on the Democratic ticket in No-vember.

According to the Department of Elec-tions, each Democratic candidate for State treasurer was required to pay a $4,292 filing fee and each candidate for Auditor paid $4,109. That money goes to the State Party.

Yet, when voters go to the Delaware Democratic Party website they will find no reference to the candidate for Treasurer or the candidate for Auditor that the execu-tive committee did not endorse.

I believe it is undemocratic for the Executive Committee to announce a slate prior to the Primary and unfair both to the candidates and the voters to exclude infor-mation on the Party website for candidates the committee did not endorse.

Joanne CabryRehoboth Beach

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Tom DonohuePresident and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

When it comes to creating jobs, Amer-ica is going in the wrong direction with more taxes, more regulations, and greater economic uncertainty. It’s time for a new, pro-growth direction.

Here are our recommendations for ro-bust job creation and economic growth:

First, Washington must address America’s uncompetitive tax rates. This Congress has already raised taxes by al-most $700 billion to pay for health care, stimulus, and other programs. Proposals in the capital markets, energy, and climate change arenas would raise hundreds of billions more. And beginning next year, Americans will be hit with the largest tax increase in history.

Our weak economy simply cannot sus-tain such massive tax hikes. We therefore urge Congress and the administration to immediately support at least a temporary extension of all the tax relief passed in the prior decade.

Spending is also going through the roof and deficits right along with it. Instead of expanding entitlements, policymakers should control and modernize them with-out further delay.

Sustained economic growth can help bring down the deficit, but we will also need to generate additional revenues. Gov-ernment should raise these funds without undermining economic growth or competi-tiveness, for example, by selling $1.7 tril-lion worth of oil, gas, and shale leases.

The president has also said that millions of American jobs can be created by dou-bling U.S. exports in five years, and we agree. We can start by immediately pass-ing three pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea and reviving global trade talks known as the Doha Round.

Millions of jobs, as well as our quality of life, depend on modernizing all forms of American infrastructure. We must re-move the regulatory, legal, and financial roadblocks to private investment. Doing so would unleash up to $180 billion and cre-ate more than 1.5 million jobs in the next decade in water infrastructure alone.

Incentives and legal surety for invest-ments in energy projects would also create hundreds of thousands of jobs, as would a multi-year, federal surface transportation bill.

Finally, as I discussed in my last col-umn, the avalanche of new regulations is precisely the wrong prescription for our economy. Instead of strangling the private sector with burdensome regulations, we must enable it to nimbly respond to chang-ing market conditions.

The business community wants to help our economy and our country succeed. The surest way for this to happen is for government to create the right conditions for economic recovery.

We don’t want to wait until after the November elections. We’re ready to start today, and we don’t care who gets the credit.

Vital StatsFederal Debt as of July 26, 2010 at

11:35 p.m.$13,261,846,934,753Population of United States308,814,638Each citizen’s share of debt$42,922The average citizen’s share of debt in-

creased $22 the past seven days. The debt increased by almost $8.9

billion and the population increased by 42,480.

Source: brillig.com/debt_clock

QuoteworthyLive your life in such a way that when

your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says, “Oh, crap. She’s awake!”

Author unknown

Points to PonderThe ultimate measure of a man is not

where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Last LaughWalking the dogThe following story was submitted by a

reader, who said the following account is true.

A woman was flying from Seattle to San Francisco. Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way. The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft, the plane would re-board in 50 minutes.

Everybody got off the plane except one lady, who was blind. A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her seeing-eye dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight.

He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot ap-proached her, and calling her by name, said, “Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour, would you like to get off and stretch your legs?” The blind lady said, “No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs.”

Picture this: All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a seeing-eye dog. The pilot was even wearing sunglasses. People scattered. They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines.

True story. Have a great day and remember: things aren’t alway as they appear. A day without laughter is a day wasted.

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