Mayor Ed Butler presides over last Tuesday nights meeting of the Seaford City Council. Butler, who was first elected to city office in 1986, announced that he will not seek reelection.

Mayor retiring from public service

BUDGET - Governor's proposal supports job growth and education. Page 9

AWARDS - DDA honors two Greenwood farms with top awards. Page 10

CENSURE - A Seaford School Board member who was censured is taking action. Page 12

BENEFIT - Proceeds from 'Bandstand' will benefit cardiac facility. Page 17

HEALTH - Nanticoke Health Services promotes heart health. Page 36

FICTION - Special series inspired by the life of Harriet Tubman. Page 40

SURPLUS - Sussex County records $3.4 million surplus. Page 41

LEGISLATION - Bill would strengthen missing child reporting laws in Delaware. Page 42

VICTORY - The Seaford varsity girls' basketball team avenged an early season loss with a win over Lake Forest last week. Page 24

FIRST WIN - The Seaford boys' swim team earned its first win of the season with a victory over Kent County. Page 24

STARS OF THE WEEK - A Seaford boys' basketball player and a Sussex Tech swimmer are this week's Seaford Stars of the Week. Page 27