kids - Students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School raise their hands when asked how many of them have brothers or sisters in the military. The Laurel Exchange Club made a presentation on the American flag and the pledge of allegiance during last Friday's assembly at the school. See additional photos on page 34.

Photo by Mike McClure

Laurel School Board moves forward with construction

BENEFIT - American Bandstand is the theme for Nanticoke Health Services dinner and auction. Page 4

BUDGETING - Senator Venables to seek support for AeroSpace Foundation. Page 5

BUSINESS - Sussex County provides resources for those with entrepreneurial spirit. Page 6

EDUCATION - Bill would raise minimum school age attendance to 18 in Delaware. Page 8

HOUSING - Foreclosure Mediation program open house in Sussex County. Page 10

CHAMBER - Laurel chamber president optimistic about the future. Page 12

FIRE REPORT - New feature begins this week. Page 12

GALA - Delmar to launch Foundation for Delmar Education with big gala. Page 46

REMATCH - The Delmar varsity girls' basketball team held off a second half charge by Sussex Tech to win in a rematch of a December game. Page 24

STARS OF THE WEEK - A Delmar wrestler and a Sussex Tech swimmer are this week's Laurel Stars of the Week. Page 27

PHOTO OF THE WEEK - The Laurel Youth Cheer Starz are featured in the Star's Photo of the Week. Page 32