December 23 2010 S

1507 Middleford Rd., Seaford, DE 19973 Office 302-628-7653 [email protected]

RAMEY REAL ESTATE

Cell (302)236-3619Nancyann M. Price

REALTOR

Greetings of the SeasonAnd Here’s to a

Happy and Healthy New Year!

Thank you for your valued business this year.seafordstar.com

50 centsvol. 15 No. 36 THURSDAY, DecembeR 23, 2010

FINANCES - In this economy what is the best financial decision that a person can make? Page 2

NEW BOOK - Here’s an opportunity to help keep the memory of our local war heroes alive. Page 4

RECOVERY - Senator Carper tells the Delaware Farm Bureau recovery is coming. Page 5

BUSINESS - Seaford Council is keeping lower impact fees in place. Page 6

HEROES - Believe it or not, Delmarva has its own toy-making ‘elves’. Page 8

SCHOLARSHIPS - New public safety scholarships offered in Delaware. Page 12

LITERACY - ‘Man’s best friend’ helps children’s reading skills. Page 34

DONORS - Seaford Library unveils Donor Recognition Display. Page 36

TAX ACT - Senator Tom Carper comments on Middle Class Tax Relief Act. Page 44

Bulletin Board 13Business 6ChurCh 17 Classifieds 38 final Word 47 Gaslines 32Gourmet 16health 21letters 46lynn Parks 35

movies 7oBituaries 18 PoliCe 10 Puzzles 41sPorts 24-31tides 29tony Windsor 43

News

Index

SportsHOME OPENER - The Seaford varsity wrestling team

hosted Indian River in its home opener. Page 24

RAIDERS-BULLDOgS - The Woodbridge and Laurel girlsí basketball teams squared off. Page 24

STARS - A Seaford swimmer and a Woodbridge girls’

basketball player are this week’s Stars. Page 27Seventy years ago, the Seaford

Lions Club coordinated an effort to have a central support for charitable giving during the Christmas season.

This resulted in the birth of one of the area’s most familiar charities, the Seaford-Blades Associated Charities (SBAC).

The goal of SBAC is to assure that families in need during the holidays receive help, void of a duplication of services, which allow more families to be served.

For 50 years Virginia (Ginny) Short has been the driving force behind the

coordination of Seaford-Blades Associ-ated Charities.

The charity has helped thousands of people over the years.

This year more than 110 families in the greater Seaford area will be receiv-ing Christmas packages, including food, clothing and toys through SBAC.

Area schools, churches, civic groups and individuals have donated canned goods, clothing and new toys to be given to families who are struggling to have an adequate holiday.

Volunteers have been gathering at the Seaford DuPont Union Hall in

Seaford to help sort through the many donations and prepare to have them packaged for delivery a few days before Christmas.

Short says those families receiving charity support from SBAC at Christ-mas will receive chicken, scrapple, bread and canned vegetables. Those with children will also receive toys.

Anyone interested in making a mon-etary donation can mail it to SBAC, 723 Washington Ave., Seaford, DE 19973.

For more information about the charity call Short at 629-8344.

Holiday tradition continues110 families in the greater Seaford area will be receiving Christmas packages

Seaford-Blades Associated Charities and Seaford Lions Club volunteers are shown Tuesday with packages they packed for distribution for the Christmas season. Photo by Daniel Richardson

There has been no better in-vestment in American history than owning and maintaining your own home, a fact high-lighted and emphasized through a new program from the Sussex County Association of Realtors (SCAOR).

Dubbed “Homeownership Matters,” the initiative is a local version of a National Associa-tion of Realtors program. It is designed to ease fears around the country as the United States con-tinues to emerge from its greatest economic downturn since the Great Depression.

“Despite the economy and regardless of what you may hear on television, owning your own home is still the soundest finan-cial decision you will ever make in your lifetime,” says Judy Dean, 2010 president of SCAOR. “The economy is cyclical, a fact that is sometimes hard to remember when going through tough times. But the facts are indisputable; buying and maintaining your own property is still a fantastic finan-cial decision.”

Historically, a homeowner’s net worth ranges between 30 and

45 times that of a renter, accord-ing to statistics compiled by the National Association of Realtors. There are also tax benefits and fixed housing costs, which means no fear of being held captive by a landlord’s yearly rental increases.

There are many other advan-tages to homeownership that are highlighted through this new ini-tiative and are simply impossible to ignore, including:

• Sixty-seven percent of American households are owner-occupied.

• Homeowners pay 80 to 90 percent of all federal individual income taxes, contributing to pro-grams that benefit all Americans.

• Every home purchased in America pumps an average of $60,000 into the economy for fur-niture and other related items.

• Housing accounts for more than 15 percent of the Gross Do-mestic Product.

The “Homeownership Mat-ters” initiative was launched in reaction to recent recommenda-tions from the federal Deficit Reduction Commission to modify the current mortgage interest de-duction program nationwide.

“As the leading advocate for housing and home ownership is-sues, NAR firmly believes that the mortgage interest deduction is vital to the stability of the American housing market and economy,” NAR President Ron Phipps said recently. “The tax deductibility of interest paid on mortgages is a powerful incentive for home ownership and has been

one of the simplest provisions in the federal tax code for more than 80 years. The MID must not be targeted for change.”

Realtors in Delaware’s south-ernmost county hold the same position – changing the mortgage interest deduction in any way could have a negative impact on housing markets and the nation’s economic recovery.

“Owning your own home is still the American dream and it always will be,” says Dean. “We are a nation of homeown-ers; that’s one of the things that makes this country so great.”

To learn more about SCAOR, call the association’s Georgetown office at 855-2300, or visit www.scaor.com.

MORNING STAR • deceMbeR 23 - 29, 2010PAGe 2

2.45% APY1

On October 3, 2008, FDIC depositinsurance temporarily increased from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositorthrough December 31, 2009.

Banking Hours Lobby Drive Thru

Monday–Friday 9:00am–6:00pm 8:30am–6:00pm

Saturday 8:30am–1:00pm 8:30am–1:00pm

1.85% APY1

Home ownership still the best financial decision

Recycle Christmas treesat Laurel drop-off site

Delawareans are encouraged to get in the recycling spirit this holiday season by delivering their Christmas trees to a nearby yard waste drop-off site.

Trees, free of ornaments, wire and tinsel, can be dropped off at any of five locations statewide from Sunday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Jan. 27, 2011.

In Sussex County locations include:

Trap Pond State Park33587 Baldcypress Lane,

LaurelAll locations accept trees

from families only, not from commercial haulers or tree vendors. Artificial decorations, including hooks, wire, tinsel and ornaments, as well as wood and metal tree stands, must be removed. Signs, designating the location of the drop-off areas at each location, will be posted. To help defray costs, the state parks will accept donations of $2.

DNREC’s tree recycling program will help all Dela-ware residents comply with the state’s ban on the disposal of yard waste. Approximately 20 percent of all residential waste is composed of grass, leaves, brush, trees and other land-scaped materials.

For information on yard waste drop-off sites and recy-cling alternatives, visit DN-REC’s website, www.dnrec.del-aware.gov and click on “Yard

Waste” or contact Deb Nielsen, 302-739-9403 or [email protected].

For more information on the state park tree recycling program, contact Gary Focht, 302-382-4616 or [email protected].

Watermelon Associationscholarships offered

Mar-Del Watermelon Asso-ciation announces the sponsor-ship of two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in agriculture or a degree related to agricul-ture. All applicants must be enrolled in a college for the fall of 2011 and a resident of either Maryland or Delaware.

Visit www.mardelwatermel-on.org to download an applica-tion or see your high school guidance counselor for informa-tion. All applications must be postmarked by Jan. 26, 2011.

Scholarship presentations will be made at the associa-tion’s 46th Annual Convention Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cam-bridge, Md., on Feb. 5.

For more information, email [email protected].

Send us your newsSend items to editor@ms-

publications.com. Send photos as attachments in the jpg for-mat. Deadline is one week be-fore preferred publication date. Items are used on a first-come basis.

By Lynn R. Parks

A leak in the roof of its utility build-ing is forcing the city of Seaford to spend nearly $12,000 in emergency repairs. The city council approved the expenditure Tuesday night.

City Manager Dolores Slatcher told the council that the city had budgeted $5,200 to repair gutters on the building. That money instead will go toward the roof repairs.

Also helping to pay for the repairs is $4,500 that the city saved on the purchase of a pickup truck for the electric depart-ment. The city had budgeted $23,000 for the truck and was able to buy the truck for $17,445. That purchase from the Hertrich Fleet, which had the lowest of four bids, was approved during last Tuesday night’s meeting.

The balance of the roof repair cost, nearly $2,000, will come from the city’s buildings and grounds fund.

The city received two bids to do the roof repairs. Regional Builders, Seaford,

had the lower bid, $11,596. The other bid, from Peninsula Roofing, was for $13,600.

Slatcher said that the work will be done as soon as weather permits.

MORNING STAR • deceMbeR 23 - 29, 2010 PAGe 3

SALVATION ARMY TOY DRIVE - Benz Urology donated toys for the Salvation Army. From left are Connie Grant, LInda Wyatt, Jan Rush, Dr. Tom Benz and Renee Benz, seated. Other contributors were Donna Connor and Pat Olekszyk from Nanticoke Ear Nose and Throat.

Below, Fantasy Beauty Salon also contributed to the Salvation Army toy drive. From left are Marty Vincent, Robin Chaffinch, Sara Lee Thomas, Susy McNatt and Mary Dean (back).

Utility building roof needs repairs

Laurel StarPublished by Morning Star Publications Inc.

951 Norman Eskridge HighwaySeaford, DE 19973

(302) 629-9788 • Fax (302) 629-9243The Laurel Star (USPS #016-427)

is published weekly by Morning Star Publications Inc., 951 Norman Eskridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Per iodi-cals postage paid at Dover, DE.

Subscriptions are $21 a year in coun-ty; $26 a year in Kent and New Castle Counties, Delaware, Delmar, Sharp-town and Federalsburg, Maryland; $31 elsewhere. Postmaster: Send address changes to Laurel Star, P.O. Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973-1000.

Seaford StarPublished by Morning Star Publications Inc.

951 Norman Eskridge HighwaySeaford, DE 19973

(302) 629-9788 • Fax (302) 629-9243The Seaford Star (USPS #016-428)

is published weekly by Morning Star Publications Inc., 951 Norman Esk ridge Highway, Seaford, DE 19973. Periodi-cals postage paid at Dover, DE.

Subscriptions are $21 a year in coun-ty; $26 a year in Kent and New Castle Counties, Delaware, Delmar, Sharp-town, and Federalsburg, Maryland; $31 elsewhere. Postmaster: Send address changes to Seaford Star, P.O. Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973-1000.

SEAFORD 629-6003

LAUREL 875-4477

MILLSBORO934-8699

EST. 1978

Merry Christmas from: All Of Us!

Here’s hoping your season contains all the ingredients for

success: fun, family and festivity!

To all our customers:We wish you Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

We owe our continued success to all our loyal friends and customers.

THANK YOU!


Sponsorships available for World War II book

In an ongoing effort to keep the voices of Delaware’s World War II heroes alive, local author James Diehl has announced a limited number of sponsorship opportuni-ties for his upcoming “World War II He-roes of Coastal Delaware.”

For a donation of $100, supporters of the project will receive official recognition in the book and on www.ww2-heroes.com, will be matched up with one of the 50 veterans from the book and will receive an autographed copy of “World War II He-roes of Coastal Delaware,” scheduled for a May 2011 release.

Donors’ copies will also be signed by designated veterans from the book, if pos-sible.

“Money raised during this campaign will be used to help offset printing costs, design and editing fees, travel expenses, legal fees and other costs association with preparing the next installment in this se-ries,” says Diehl. “I’m really just looking for a way to raise a little money to keep this series going for as long as possible. Our veterans from World War II are pass-ing away in alarming numbers, which makes the time element to this project all the more pressing.”

Like it’s predecessor, the award-win-ning “World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware,” the second installment in the book series will tell the stories of 50 men and women with ties to the First State who helped protect the United States from the evil of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during the 1940s.

They are inspirational stories, told in a very personal way by retired members of the military, but they are also stories that are being lost forever as our veterans from the Great War are passing away all throughout the United States.

More than a dozen of Diehl’s profile subjects have already passed away, in-cluding a handful who will be featured in “World War II Heroes of Coastal Dela-ware.”

“If time weren’t so crucial, I could slow down on this project and slowly but surely create a lasting treasure to our brave World War II veterans,” says Diehl, a former member of the Sussex County me-dia and near lifelong resident of southern

Delaware. “But I unfortunately don’t have that luxury. I need the time and the money to get this done now, which is why I’m reaching out to the public for their sup-port.”

In addition to the two books, Diehl, in a partnership with Milford-based Watermark Productions, also released an hour-long video documentary last month entitled “Vanishing Voices of World War II: Southern Delaware’s Humble Heroes.”

The film, which was developed with-out the benefit of any public funding, premiered on Veteran’s Day at Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown to a near capacity crowd, followed up by two more successful show-ings over the next few days.

More showings of the film are sched-uled and will be posted on Diehl’s web-site, www.ww2-heroes.com.

To learn more about Diehl’s ongoing project to honor Sussex County’s veterans of World War II, or to learn how you can help, visit www.ww2-heroes.com, “friend” Diehl on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sussexwriter or send an email to [email protected].

504 Bridgeville Rd.Seaford, DE 19973

302-629-0444 800-492-0444

Fax 302-629-0745Get Hooked on The Freshness www.harborhouseseafood.com

Backfin Crab Meat $2500 2 Lbs. Medium Shrimp $850 lb.

Large Shrimp $995 lb.

Jumbo Shrimp $1300 lb.

Shucked Oysters $1250 pt. $1300 pt.

Now Accepting The New Food Stamp Card Se Habla Español

Gift Cards Available

Standards Selects

Holiday HoursThurs., Dec. 23 9 am - 6 pm

Fri., Dec. 24 9 am - 7 pmSat., Dec. 25 - Closed

Sun, Dec. 26 - 10 am - 4 pm

Wed., Dec. 29 9am - 6 pmThurs., Dec, 30 9 am - 6 pm

NEW YEAR’S EVEFri. Dec. 31 9 am - 7 pm

NEW YEAR’S DAY - 10 AM - 4 PM Closed Sun., Jan. 2

Call Your

Orders In

Early 43-50 count

26-30 count

10-15 count Wishing everyone a very

Merry Christmas, from our family

to yours!

SHEDS & GARAGES SHEDS & GARAGES All Sizes!

FURNITURE FURNITURE New & Pre-Owned

We Sell

MATTRESSES MATTRESSES APPLIANCES APPLIANCES & REPAIRS

SAM’S FURNITURE & SHEDS

934-1777 30203 Mitchell St. Millsboro 9-6 Tues-Fri, Sat 9-4; Closed Sun & Mon

Thank You For Your Business!

Open 10 am - 8 pm Wed. & Thurs.

Open Christmas Eve 10 am - 3 pm

Visa ~ MasterCard American Express Discover

Accepted

555 N. Hall St. Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-5698

A dd Sparkle to your H oliday A dd Sparkle

to your H oliday

Gifts to fit any budget starting at

$ 25 00


Senator Carper tells Farm Bureau recovery is coming

The Delaware Farm Bureau’s An-nual Meeting was held on Nov. 29, at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover. Each year, delegates of the DFB are elected at the county level and are invited to attend this meeting where general business items and resolutions are voted upon. These resolutions ultimately become a part of the DFB Policy Book. Once these policies are passed, they are presented to state elected officials during the Legislative Luncheon in March.

Senator Tom Carper hosted a breakfast for DFB delegates to kick off the day’s events. During this meeting Senator Carper addressed the current state of the economy. Carper expressed an optimistic opinion that the economy is beginning to show some improvements.

“This economy is being led by manu-facturing and by agriculture,” Caper said.

Noting that President Obama hopes for us to double our exports over the next two years, a topic that former Delaware Farm Bureau President, Ed Jestice has made ef-forts toward achieving.

Jestice visited Geneva, Switzerland this past September with American Farm Bu-reau President, Bob Stallman where he had the opportunity to discuss the Doha nego-

tiations with World Trade Organization officials and national missions and present the American Farm Bureau Federation’s position on the talks. The ultimate goal for this trip was to promote international trade for U.S. products.

“...the Russians have started receiv-ing poultry again and I would just like to thank you for this,” said Carper to Ed Jestice and Bill Satterfield, president of the Delmarva Poultry Industry for their efforts to enhance Delaware’s poultry industry.

The Annual Meeting also brought forth several resolutions that were adopted this year.

Ellen Steen, general counsel and secre-tary for American Farm Bureau Federation spoke about the Chesapeake Bay Initia-tive stating that at the root of the problem lies the fact that the Chesapeake Bay isn’t achieving the water quality standards set for it.

“There is a national impact of this is-sue because it is recognized that whatever happens here will serve as a model for the rest of the country,” Steen said referring to other important watersheds in the country that are having regulatory problems.

The American Farm Bureau Federation recently joined 29 agricultural and forestry

organizations in submitting comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding water quality regula-tions it is proposing for the Chesapeake Bay. The comments outline the agriculture and forestry community’s concerns with the agency’s draft Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for the Bay, while calling attention to the significant contributions of agriculture to improve-ments to water quality in the Chesapeake Bay.

Despite these voluntary efforts, which have resulted in measurable improvements to water quality, the comments state that EPA’s models do not account for many of the voluntary agricultural and forestry practices that are currently being employed in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and as a result, the draft TMDL fails to acknowl-edge the success that has been achieved in the Bay by the efforts of the agricultural community and others.

“We as an industry need to be working very hard in the court of public opinion. We need to tell the story of all the good things farmers are doing so that we have a positive story to tell whether it’s on the hill or to a judge for water quality and the Chesapeake,” said Steen.

SCAOR installs 2011 leadersCripple Creek Country Club was the

setting for the installation of the Sussex County Association of Realtors 2011 Leadership Team:

President - Sandy Greene, Resort Quest, Bethany Beach

President-Elect - Trina Joyner, Home Team Realty

First Vice President - Sharon Palmer Stauffer, Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Rehoboth

Second Vice President - Bob McVey, Mann and Sons, Rehoboth Beach

Past President - Judy Dean, Long and Foster, Rehoboth

Treasurer - Harry Woods, REMAX As-sociates, Lewes

Directors - Bruce Plummer, Coldwell Banker RRR, Rehoboth; Sean Steward, Home Team Realty, Seaford; Nora Mar-tin, REMAX Realty Group, Rehoboth; Andrew Ratner, Prudential Gallo, Reho-both; Brad Riedle, REMAX Realty Group, Rehoboth

2010 President Judy Dean also pre-sented the following awards:

• Alma Ashley Award - Rental Agent, Harold Marmon, Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Rehoboth

• Affiliate of the Year - Cheryl Myers, AmeriSpec

• Frank Serio, REMAX by the Sea, Bethany Beach, 2010 President’s Award

Additionally, SCAOR recognized five members for obtaining Realtor Emeritus status for 40+ consecutive years of mem-bership in the association for real estate professionals including: Jack Giles, Joe Hill, James Huston, Lois Dolby and Char-lie Howard.


Business

CFM top producers namedKathy Farnell, vice president of Cal-

laway, Farnell and Moore Real Estate in Seaford, announces the firm’s top produc-ers for November. Dee Cross was the top selling agent and Bev Blades was the top listing agent.

IRS offers payroll tax adviceThe Internal Revenue Service released

instructions to help employers implement the 2011 cut in payroll taxes, along with new income-tax withholding tables that employers will use during 2011.

Millions of workers will see their take-home pay rise during 2011 because the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act Of 2010 provides a two percentage point pay-roll tax cut for employees, reducing their Social Security tax withholding rate from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent of wages paid. This reduced Social Security withholding will have no effect on the employee’s fu-ture Social Security benefits.

The new law also maintains the in-come-tax rates that have been in effect in recent years.

Employers should start using the new withholding tables and reducing the amount of Social Security tax withheld as soon as possible in 2011 but not later than Jan. 31, 2011. Notice 1036 contains the percentage method income tax with-holding tables, the lower Social Security withholding rate, and related information that most employers need to implement these changes. Publication 15, (Circular

Blades Cross

By Lynn R. Parks

Reductions in impact fees that the city of Seaford put in place last year to spur development will remain in place next year. The city council last Tuesday night voted to extend them into 2011.

City building official Josh Littleton told council members that fee reductions in 2010 resulted in $36,150 in savings to people who built or renovated buildings in the city. There were 26 building permits that were affected, he said.

Of those 26 permits, six were for new houses. For 2010, the city granted addi-tional fee rollbacks to the first 10 houses built in the city.

In 2011, those rollbacks will be granted to the first 11 homes built in the city.

“We would like to hold firm on the fees for one more year to see if we can get some building going,” City Manager Dolo-res Slatcher told council members.

“This year, developers saw the fee reduction as us reaching back and giving them a hand.”

The lower fees are intended “to encour-age development, create jobs and increase revenues during this economy,” Slatcher said in a memo to council members.

The lower fees can mean a savings of more than $1,000 to a home builder and tens of thousands of dollars to someone who is expanding a business.

Seaford Council is keepinglower impact fees in place

tive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

Meetings are always open to the public and the club will offer seminars on a regu-lar basis to connect with the student body at Delaware Tech.

For more information, contact Mike Futty at 37-7113 or visit www.toastmas-ters.org.

E), Employer’s Tax Guide, containing the extensive wage bracket tables that some employers use, will be available on IRS.gov in a few days.

The IRS recognizes that the late enact-ment of these changes makes it difficult for many employers to quickly update their withholding systems. For that rea-son, the agency asks employers to adjust their payroll systems as soon as possible, but not later than Jan. 31, 2011. For any Social Security tax over withheld during January, employers should make an offset-ting adjustment in workers’ pay as soon as possible but not later than March 31, 2011.

Employers and payroll companies will handle the withholding changes, so work-ers typically won’t need to take any ad-ditional action, such as filling out a new W-4 withholding form.

The IRS urges workers to review their withholding every year and, if necessary, fill out a new W-4 and give it to their employer. For example, individuals and couples with multiple jobs, people who are having children, getting married, get-ting divorced or buying a home, and those who typically wind up with a balance due or large refund at the end of the year may want to consider submitting revised W-4 forms. Publication 919, How Do I Adjust My Tax Withholding?, provides more in-formation to workers on making changes to their tax withholding.

Improve your public speaking skillsDo you want to improve your com-

munications skills? Be more effective in meetings? Get your point across more concisely? Get rid of your fear of speaking in front of a group? Then visit the South-ern Delaware Toastmasters Club and learn how membership can help you succeed.

The Southern Delaware Toastmasters Club will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 11, 2011, at Delaware Tech, Georgetown, Student Services Cen-ter, Executive Dining Room.

The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and posi-

Jefferson Nibblett

Top agents at Home Team RealtyFrank Parks, broker/owner of Home

Team Realty, announces that for the month of November the top producer is Kevin Jefferson and top listing agent is Bobby Nibblett. To reach Kevin or Bob-by, call 629-7711.

Wheatley earns real estate licenseBob Wheatley, president of The Whay-

land Co., recently passed the Delaware real estate examina-tion.

His license will be held by SVN Delaware, LLC of Laurel, a broker member of the Sperry Van Ness commercial real es-tate network.

Earning the right to buy and sell property in the First State, particularly commercial buildings and parcels, allows Wheatley to better serve Whayland’s growing list of clients by offering a wider range of services and options.

To learn more about the Whayland Co., call 875-5445 or visit www.whayland.com.

Send us your business newsSend items for the Business page to

[email protected]. Send photos as attachments in the jpg format.

Deadline is one week before preferred publication date. Items are used on a first-come basis.

Wheatley

It’s all about you. And you’re all about business.

We just want to make sure you have the right coverage for your business.Contact us today so we can get to know you.

That works for us.

proudly representing

450 N CENTRAL AVE., LAUREL, DE 19956www.insurancechoices.com

1-800-999-7518

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 23 - 29, 2010

Visit seafordstar.com or laurelstar.com for

descriptions of current movie selections

SEIVOM

SCHEDULE SHOWN IS FOR THURSDAY, 12/23Little Fockers ..................... PG13 ........ 11:20 am, 12:15, 1:55, 2:55, 4:35, .......................................................................5:30, 7:05, 8:05, 9:50, 10:50True Grit ............................ PG13 ..........................12:35, 3:05, 5:40, 7:20, .......................................................................................8:20, 10:10, 11:00The Fighter ........................ R ............... 11:35 am, 2:20, 5:05, 8:00, 10:45How Do You Know ............ PG13 ...........................1:30, 4:15, 7:10, 10:15Tron: Legacy ..................... PG ..............................12:45, 3:55, 6:50, 9:45........................................... 3D ..............................1:45, 4:50, 7:45, 10:40Yogi Bear ........................... PG ......................12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30, 8:55............................................ 3D .......................1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:35, 9:55The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Trader ...........................................PG . .....3D 11:10 am, 2:00, 4:40, 7:25, 10:05..................................................................................................12:55, 6:20The Tourist ....................... PG-13 ............................1:10, 4:05, 7:00, 9:40Black Swan ........................ R ............... 11:50 am, 2:35, 5:15, 7:55, 10:30Tangled.............................. PG ........................................12:20, 2:40, 5:00...........................................................3D 11:00 am, 1:20, 3:45, 6:10, 8:40Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1...........................................PG13 .........................12:05, 3:25, 6:40, 10:00OC = Open Captioned & Descriptive Audio Showtimeswww.fandango.com/21804_movietheatershowtimes

Regal Salisbury Stadium 162322 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD, 410-860-1370

SCHEDULE SHOWN IS FOR THURSDAY 12/23 & FRIDAY 12/24Dec. 24 we will be closing early. All shows before 5 pm will play.

True Grit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . 1:25, 4:10, 7:00, 9:30Black Swan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:10, 4:40, 7:05, 9:35Little Fockers . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . 1:15, 3:50, 6:50, 9:05Tron: Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG . . . . . . . . . . .3D 1:35, 4:05, 6:40, 9:15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:05, 3:40, 6:15, 8:50Yogi Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG . . . . 3D 12:50, 2:50, 4:45, 6:45, 8:40The Fighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:45, 4:30, 7:00, 9:45How Do You Know. . . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:40The Tourist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00, 4:50, 7:15, 9:35Chronicles of Narnia:Voyage of the Dawn Treader PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:40, 4:15, 6:45, 9:10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3D 1:10, 3:45, 6:20, 8:45Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1. . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:45 Burlesque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20Tangled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30, 4:25, 6:50, 9:00Unstoppable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PG13 . . . . . . . . . . . 1:50, 4:40, 7:10, 9:20

The Movies At Midway Rt. 1, Midway Shopping Ctr., Rehoboth Beach, 645-0200

PAGE 7

BECOME A NEWSPAPER IN

EDUCATION SPONSOR

Become An NIE Sponsor Today! Become An NIE Sponsor Today! Become An NIE Sponsor Today!

I am so thankful that you donated the

newspapers . I used them for a lot of thing like to

help us with spelling words and my friend and I

look in there at the baseball to see if our name

is in there. But over all it is always fun to see

what’s going on in our community. I also use

them to help build my vocab. to.

Again thank you for donating

the newspapers.

Sincerely, Chase

THANK THANK YOU! YOU!

I WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR.

YOUR NAME_________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________ _________________________________________ PHONE ________________ ENCLOSE YOUR DONATION AND MAIL TO: MORNING STAR PUBLICATIONS, ATTN: THE STAR, ATTN: NIE, PO BOX 1000, SEAFORD, DE 19973

Each school year Morning Star Publications places almost 1,000 copies of the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers every week in Sussex County classrooms. Teachers welcome the newspaper and use them for classroom assignments. The students enjoy reading about local events.

ANY SIZE DONATION IS APPRECIATED

S EAFORD E AGLE D INER 23412 Sussex Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-3338 or 302-629-3299

Hours: Open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. - 7 Days a Week!

DINNER FOR TWO Soup Or Salad & 2 Vegs.

Brand New Accomodations

Dinners Include Soup or Salad, 2 Vegetables & Dessert

$ 18 95

SENIORS

10 % 10 %

OFF OFF 7 Days/Week With this coupon

$ 3 99

Breakfast Specia l 6 TO 11 AM

2 EGGS . . . . . . . . . $ 1 99

3 EGGS . . . . . . . . . $ 2 99

2 PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST, 2 EGGS, 2 BACON OR SAUSAGE . . . . . . . . . .

Monday & Thursday ALL YOU CAN EAT

Pasta with Meat Sauce

$ 6 95 $ 8 95

PRIME RIB 16 oz $ 13 95

Served with Soup or Salad and

Dessert

LUNCH DINNER

Tuesday Night Kids

Under 10 Eat Free

with adult meal

By James Diehl

One could hardly blame Bridgeville resident Karson Morrison for feeling a little elf-like this time of year; there’s likely no one on the planet who resembles Santa’s helpers more than Morrison and his group of wooden toy makers.

For more than a decade-and-a-half, the former home of Irv Aydelotte in Delmar has served as the headquarters for the Christmas toy making operation – a dozen or so hearty Sussex County residents who get together once a week during the year to help brighten Christmas morning for scores of needy chil-dren in the area.

The toymakers never see the children or their excited faces on Christmas morning, but then they don’t really need or want to. They know they’re doing a good thing and making a difference, and that’s really all that matters.

“We feel great that we’re able to provide this service to the community,” says Mor-rison, a former computer programmer who retired to Delaware with his wife, Linda, a few years ago and is today the president of the Mason Dixon Woodworkers. “We feel good making them during the year, but the first Saturday in December is really a culmi-nation of all our work.”

Each year, Morrison and his happy-go-lucky group of makeshift elves hand out more than 1,200 toys to nearly two dozen charitable organizations from Delaware and Maryland.

It’s a very rewarding experience for Morrison, who’s relationship with the woodworking club has been one of the high-lights of his relatively short time in southern Delaware.

“This is just a great group of woodwork-ing friends and I really enjoy being able to do this,” says Morrison. “We just feel like we’re assisting in this endeavor and helping out a lot of kids.”

The holiday toy campaign organized by the Mason Dixon Woodworkers was the longtime dream of Aydelotte, who passed away several years ago. The toy making group still uses his long-time Delmar home today to crank out wooden toys year-round.

The types of toys vary each holiday sea-son. This year’s batch of goodies includes

ferry boats, lawnmowers, trucks and baby cradles, as well as Morrison’s personal favorite, a 1920s style Reo convertible automobile that he picked out of a 1996 magazine.

“I just thought it was cool looking and I wanted to make it (for the kids),” says Mor-rison, who worked most of his career in St. Louis and New York before retiring to Brid-geville. “I did all of the cutting of the wood and the painting in my own shop. They turned out really nice.”

Fifty Wednesdays a year – they take off the final two weeks of each calendar year – the committed group of a dozen or so men from the woodworkers club meet at “Poor Ole Irv’s Toy Shop” to prepare for that year’s Christmas holiday season.

They choose 12 different varieties of toys for each calendar year and make 110 of each during the course of the 11 months leading up to December, when they put on their Santa hats and distribute the toys to representatives from area charities.

Items that they build over a period of 11 months are usually gone within a couple of hours, ready to sit under Christmas trees throughout Delmarva.

“That first Saturday of December is nice because we all meet for breakfast and then just go over and start transferring toys from our storage buildings into a display area,” says Morrison. “Then the organizations walk through and pick the toys they want.”

The woodworkers club does all of the work for their holiday toy campaign, but they are aided, both financially and with donations of supplies, by multiple organiza-tions throughout the area.

The club is a 501(c)3 organization, meaning all donations made to the group are tax deductible.

The group accepts donations throughout

the year and is also part of the Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program of Sussex Coun-ty (RSVP), America’s largest volunteer network that is funded through the National Corporation for Community Service.

Morrison has been the president of the Mason Dixon Woodworkers for the last two years, and was just re-elected to a second two-year term by the club’s membership. He oversees Sussex County’s very own ver-sion of Santa’s workshop on a regular basis, and has no problem with embracing the role of one of the North Pole’s elves.

“The town of Mardela Springs actually has a day each December when they open up the town and have a half a dozen or so houses for people to go through, and of course they have a Santa,” says Morrison. “They put us up as Santa’s elves and we get to talk about what we do. We wear our elf hats and are sanding and doing other things. We enjoy it.”

The satisfaction garnered by members of the Mason Dixon Woodworkers when it comes to the holiday toy making campaign is largely internal. Other than handing out

toys to representatives of the charitable or-ganizations in early December, they largely stay in the background.

They don’t get to see the looks on the faces of children on Christmas morning, nor do they receive photos or letters of thanks on a regular basis. But for Morrison and his comrades, it’s all about that warm, fuzzy feeling inside and knowing that they’ve helped brighten the lives of many a Del-marva child during the holidays.

“We get feedback from these organiza-tions and we’ve been invited by some when they hand out the toys, but we’ve never taken them up on their offers,” says the 67-year-old former computer programmer. “The people who pick up the toys do let us know how that the kids are having a great time and enjoying the toys though.”

And that’s really what it’s all about, for Morrison and for his league of yuletide “elves” – making the holiday season memo-rable for kids who may not otherwise have a toy under their tree on Christmas morning.

“I just really enjoy being able to do this,” he says. “It’s all for the kids.”


Delmarva has its own toymaking ‘elves’Heroes series

If you know of someone who has dedi-cated his or her life to service to oth-ers, suggest their names for this series. Contact James Diehl at 302-222-2685 or email Bryant richardson, [email protected]

Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program of Sussex County (RSVP) volunteer Karson Morri-son, right, president of the Mason Dixon Woodworkers, donated a homemade cradle to the Thurman Adams, Jr. State Service Center in Georgetown recently. Each year, the Mason Dixon Woodworkers donate more than 1,200 wooden toys to local charitable organizations for distribution to local children. From left to right in the photo are MaryAnn Hook, RSVP program manager, Pat Post, social service specialist, and Morrison.

CLIFFORD SHORT CLIFFORD SHORT INSURANCE INSURANCE 606 E. M arket S t . • Georgetown, DE 19947

SINCE 1983

Clifford D. Short, I ndependent Agent 302-856-7773 302-856-7773 James Diehl

are available for purchase at www.ww2-heroes.com

‘World War II Heroes of Southern Delaware’

and ‘Remembering Sussex County’

Titles from Award

Winning Writer


deliver discover

For locations and hours, visit our website at www.goodwillde.org.

Open for shopping and donations New Year’s Eve 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For questionsabout donationscall 302-252-3210

..................................................................

donate

donate to make a positive impact on your community and the environment your donations allow Goodwill to deliver

services and training to people with barriers to self-suf�ciency they discover the “Power of Work”

You already know that recycling paper, aluminum, and glass is good for the environment. But did you know that donating things like your jeans that no longer fit, a lamp or a toaster is also good for the environ-ment? Plus, by donating to Goodwill you help people in your community.

Goodwill www.goodwillde.org

DANCING WITH THE DELAWARE STARS - On Jan. 8, 2011 at Dover Downs, Jenni-fer Walker and Wayne Faircloth will perform in Dancing With The Delaware Stars, a charity competition featuring local celebrities and professional dancers. Walker, a meteorologist at WBOC-16 and Faircloth, a resident at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville, will perform a salsa routine in the hopes of winning the coveted disco ball trophy. The competition benefits Mom’s House of Dover which helps single parents continue their education by providing free childcare services. For those who can’t come to the event and would like to vote for Jennifer and Wayne, visit www.dancingdestars.org.

IRS seeking community volunteers to help with tax assistance for elderly

Looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Do you like to help people? “The Internal Revenue Service is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) Program,” said Delaware’s IRS spokesperson Gregg Semanick. “The IRS is looking for volunteers to take part in VITA/TCE throughout Delaware.”

During the tax filing season, VITA/TCE volunteers, in community locations throughout the state, help prepare tax re-turns for older taxpayers, people with dis-abilities, non-English speaking individuals and other people who cannot afford pro-fessional assistance. Many of the volunteer sites offer free electronic filing. The IRS provides VITA/TCE volunteers with free instruction and all the materials needed to prepare basic income tax returns such as Forms 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040. Training for volunteers is generally held at conve-nient locations or online.

“These are great programs that help citizens meet their tax filing obligations. In Delaware during the last tax filing season, about 500 VITA/TCE volunteers assisted nearly 15,000 taxpayers at volunteer sites in communities across the state,” Seman-

ick said. Although an accounting background is

helpful, it is not required, but basic com-puter skills are necessary. Additionally, it will be helpful if you have been preparing your own tax returns and are familiar with tax forms and the aspects of electronic fil-ing. The VITA/TCE Program also needs volunteers who are bilingual.

Volunteers are also needed to help in other aspects of the VITA/TCE Pro-gram such as organizing sites, instructing classes, reviewing returns prepared at the sites and publicity. If you have a skill and would like to help, the VITA/TCE Pro-gram can find a way to involve you. Lo-cal civic and fraternal organizations, educational institutions, churches and social groups can also sponsor VITA/TCE sites. Tax assistance generally is provided at schools, churches, malls, libraries and other convenient neighborhood locations.

Interested in becoming a VITA/TCE volunteer? Does your organization want to sponsor a VITA/TCE site in your com-munity? For more information or to get involved, contact Justin Axelrod of the Internal Revenue Service at 302-286-1608 or email [email protected].


Couple charged with embezzlingThe Delaware State Police Financial

Crimes Unit arrested a Frederica couple on Dec. 14, for theft and fraud charges related to an embezzlement investigation which occurred when the couple was employed as manager and assistant manager at the Sony Outlet in Rehoboth.

In November 2009, Delaware State Police was contacted by the Sony Corpo-ration regarding an embezzlement inves-tigation. Detectives learned that Kevin A. Davis, 50, and his wife, Danielle R. Davis, 39, both of Frederica, were employed at the Sony Outlet as managers from June 2006 and October 2006 respectively until April 2009.

Sony determined that the couple were purchasing Sony products over a 2 ½ year period and then returning those items for refunds. Kevin and Danielle Davis are al-leged to have purchased over $22,000 in merchandise, however, records indicate they returned over $50,000. They made their own returns which enabled them to manipulate the prices. The couple utilized their own bank cards to make the pur-chases and would refund the amount back to their bank ATM cards.

The State of Delaware Finance Office assisted with the investigation and discov-ered that the couple did not claim this un-earned income on their State of Delaware Tax return in 2009. The couple may now be subject to an audit by the state.

Kevin and Danielle Davis were arrested at Delaware State Police Troop 4 and re-leased each on $101,000 unsecured bond. Charges include theft, two counts of fraud and second degree conspiracy.

Police apprehend suspectsOn Dec. 14, police apprehended and

charged Justin A. Dorey, 24, of Millsboro and Keven Gravenor, 22, of Selbyville with the robbery of a Seaford man at his residence in the 10000 block of Brickyard Road on Dec. 9. The two men forced their way into the Seaford man’s home, offered to sell the victim pills and punched him when he refused. They also took the vic-tim’s prescription medication.

The Selbyville Police department and

officers from the Department of Cor-rections Probation and Parole division detained Dorey and Gravenor during a vehicle stop. When officers ran a computer check, they discovered Dorey and Grave-nor were fugitives from the Delaware State Police.

Dorey and Gravenor were turned over to state troopers and arrested on robbery and conspiracy charges. Dorey was charged with second degree rob-bery, second degree conspiracy and of-fensive touching. He is being held at SCI on $1,750 secured bond. Gravenor was charged with second degree robbery and second degree conspiracy. He is being held at SCI on $1,500 secured bond.

The third suspect, Michael A. Tinley Jr., 22, of Seaford, was located by the Del-aware Department of Corrections Division of Probation and Parole on the evening of Dec. 15.

Probation and Parole turned Tinley over to Delaware State Police who charged him with second degree robbery and second degree conspiracy. He was incarcerated at Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $4,000 cash bail.

Missing man victim of a homicideDelaware State Police have determined

that Gary W. Sanders, 65, of Frederica, who was last seen on Oct. 1, is the victim of a homicide.

State Police obtained information link-ing Juan G. Strydom, 30, of Milford, as having contact with Sanders. Detectives executed a search warrant on Dec. 16, at Strydom’s residence.

Through phone records, police de-termined that Sanders was believed to have last used his cellular phone on Sept. 30. Delaware State Police first began in-vestigating Gary Sander’s disappearance after receiving a call from an area business concerning a strange email allegedly sent by the victim speaking of declining health and financial problems.

Delaware State Police further dis-covered that in late September and early October Sander’s bank card was used to purchase a large number of items ranging from clothing to bungee cords, large tarps

and construction rental equipment. Large money withdrawals in the thousands had also been withdrawn from Sander’s bank account during this time. Delaware State Police additionally received anonymous information that Strydom used the victim’s 2008 Ford Sport Trac.

During the search of Strydom’s resi-dence in the 1000 block of S. DuPont Hwy., the ground in a wooded area ap-peared to have been disturbed. A probe by Puls Sonar discovered an abnormality in the consistency of the ground. A cadaver dog from Delmarva Search and Rescue also alerted on that same area.

The area was excavated and a body wrapped in a tarp was located approxi-mately 5 to 6 feet underground and 500 feet from the roadway of S. DuPont High-way, Milford. The body was taken to the Millsboro Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office where manner of death was determined to be a homicide. The cause of death is still under investigation. Sanders’ body was positively identified through the use of dental records.

Delaware State Police obtained an ar-rest warrant for Juan G. Strydom who will be charged with first degree murder and abusing a corpse.

Police learned that Strydom has ties to Dillon, S.C. The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and Strydom was picked up at a residence in Dillon at 2 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 17. Strydom is being held as a fugitive from justice in Dillon and will be charged with the murder of Gary W. Sanders when he is extradited back to Delaware.

Manager charged in theft

In September, Delaware State Police began an investigation at Cedar Tree Farms on Coastal Highway, Milton.

The owner of Cedar Tree Farms, a 58-year-old Davie, Fla. resident, advised police of accounting inaccuracies from Jef-frey T. Hurley, 46, of Milton, who set up a personal account with Mountaire Farms in Harrington.

Hurley is alleged to have over-billed materials related to the daily operations of the farm and obtained money from the

victim to purchase materials but did not provide appropriate receipts.

Delaware State Police additionally discovered Hurley sold commodities to Mountaire Farms which were owned by Cedar Tree Farms and retained the pro-ceeds amounting to $95,465. Hurley ap-propriated almost $123,000 from Cedar Tree Farms from December 2003 through this past November.

On Dec. 3, Hurley was formally charged with theft where the property value is $100,000 or more and theft by false pretense over $1,000, and released on $8,000 unsecured bond. Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation.

Woman, 22, dies in crashThe Delaware State Police Crash Re-

construction Unit is investigating a two vehicle crash that killed a Felton woman.

The crash occurred at 7:25 a.m. on Sat-urday, Dec. 18. Lindsey Rothermel, 22, of Felton, who was operating a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, was traveling eastbound on Para-dise Alley Road attempting to cross South Dupont Highway (US 13).

Rothermel’s vehicle crossed into the northbound lanes of US 13 into the path of a 2002 Ford Box Truck traveling north-bound on US 13, operated by Jerome Es-coe, 37, of Seaford.

The front of the truck struck the pas-senger side of the Pontiac Sunfire with the impact sending both vehicles into a field located on the northeast corner of the in-tersection.

Rothermel was transported by ambu-lance to Kent General Hospital and then airlifted to Christiana Hospital Trauma Center where she was admitted in critical condition. She died on Sunday, Dec. 19. Her body was turned over to the Medical Examiners Office, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.

Escoe was transported by ambulance to Kent General Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that both operators were wearing seatbelts. The Delaware State Police Crash Reconstruc-tion Unit is continuing the investigation.

Police Journal

Bring your gift list to us and John and the Elves

will take care of the rest.

ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED

Open Mon.-Fri 8 am to 5 pmSaturday 9 am to 12 noon

Except During Saturday Weddings

5$Cash & Carry

John’s Four SeasonsFLOWERS & GIFTS

Stein Hwy. at Reliance • John Beachamp302-629-2644 410-754-5835

Make the SeaSon More FeStive With a

Jingle Bell Bunch Planning A Wedding?

951 Norman Eskridge Highway

Seaford

Stop by the Star office 302 629.9788

Pick Up A FREE copy of the Stars’

B RIDAL P LANNER

Dutch country Market

Pennsylvania Dutch FooDsRotisseRie BBQ (HealtHy CHoiCe) FResH Meats - Deli

salaDs - Bulk FooDs - CanDy JaMs BakeD GooDs inCluDinG suGaR FRee Pies

(Beside Johnny Janosiks)

11233 Trussum Pond Rd.

DUTCH COUNTRYHEIRLOOM FURNITURE

Located Next to Dutch Country Market

Free Delivery & Set Up oF oUr

play SetS Up to 25 mi.

302875-1678WEDNESDAY 9-6 • THURSDAY 9-6 • FRIDAY 9-3

Olive Loaf ............................................$299

lb

American Cheese ....................$299

lb

Fruit Salad ..........................................$299

lb

PiCkLe & PimentO LOAF .....................$298

lb

Sm. ChiPPed turkey br....................$399

lb

mACArOni SALAd ..........................................$199

lb

Come and See, Feel and Smell The Quality!

Come In and Check Out Our

NEW StOragE BuIldINgS

dutchcountryfurniture.com

SPECIALSDECEMBER 22-24

At this special time of the year, we remember many blessings to be thankful for.

Our faith keeps us strong even when times are tough.

Our family keeps us looking to the future with love.

Route 13 South, Delmar, Del. • 302-846-0310 Mike’s CLEARANCE CLEARANCE CENTER CENTER

Our friends make life more meaningful every passing year.

This year, take time from your busy holiday schedule to remember your faith, your family and your friends.

From the Bradleys to your family, Merry Christmas

“It’s A Wonderful Life” “It’s A Wonderful Life” “It’s A Wonderful Life”


BEST BAND - The Phyllis Wheatley Middle School band performs during the Delmar Christmas parade which took place last Saturday afternoon. The wrong photo was run last week in the Seaford Star. The Phyllis Wheatley Middle School band won the award for Best Band. Photo by Mike McClure

Governor Jack Markell and Wilmington University President Jack Varsalona have announced the establishment of a scholar-ship program benefitting the public safety community throughout Delaware.

The program, which commences with the 2010/2011 school year and ends with the 2013/2014 school year, offers tuition-free undergraduate or graduate classes at Wilmington University. The scholarship program is designed to encourage and as-sist uniformed police officers and EMS personnel to continue their professional- and self-development.

Eligible to participate in the program

are over 1,300 officers and EMS person-nel throughout Delaware including: the Delaware State Police, State FOP Lodge 1 (which represents 15 police departments), the New Castle County Police Department, New Castle County Emergency Medical Services, Kent County Emergency Medi-cal Services and Sussex County Emer-gency Medical Services. Wilmington Uni-versity is offering 280 course scholarships over the four year period.

Wilmington University expects that committees comprised of commanding of-ficers from the various departments will award the scholarships. The program is

Governor Jack Markell and Wilmington University President Jack Varsalona (center) re-cently met to announce the establishment of a scholarship program for the public safety community throughout Delaware.

New public safety scholarships offered in Delawareopen to any uniformed services officer who has completed one year of service. The employee must have a satisfactory performance evaluation at the time of the request. Scholarships are limited to tuition only; books, travel, or other associated fees or costs are not covered. Eligible of-ficers may apply for more than one course per semester or school year.

Scholarship recipients are expected to receive a grade of at least a C or a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for each course taken. Officers/

firefighters must submit a copy of his/her transcript to Human Resources document-ing their grade after each course is com-pleted.

President Varsalona announced a simi-lar initiative for Wilmington Police and Firefighters last summer. “The program was met with such great enthusiasm in the City that we decided to expand it and to recognize the sacrifice and commitment of our statewide public safety community,” Varsalona said.

www.4HTR.com302.629-7711800.447-7711959 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973

With Warm WishesFrom Our Family To Yours

May the spirit of Christmas reside in

your heart and home this holiday season

and beyond.

For your loyal support, we remain sincerely

grateful.

(1st row l-r) Sean Steward, Susan Michel, Kevin Jefferson, Frank Parks, (2nd row l-r) Judy Rhodes, Rachael Carey, Dawn Collins, Kara Jones, Trina Joyner, (3rd row l-r) Dipak Ghoshal, Mike Procino, Bob Mitchell - 1st Mariner, Steve Ellis, Adam Gaull, Bobby Nibblett

Absent from photo Amy Herr, Debbie Short, Brenda Collins, Donna Neithardt and David Todd

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.

Lewes Polar Bear PlungeFreeze your fur off on Sunday, Feb. 6,

with family, friends and frigid fans at the 20th annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge.

Presented by Wawa & Comcast, the Lewes Polar Bear Plunge benefits Special Olympics Delaware, an organization de-voted to sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

A minimum of $50 in pledges guaran-

tees you an official event sweatshirt and a spot on the beach. Sign up online at www.plungeDE.org, and join the fun on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. on Rehoboth Beach.

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

taurant in Seaford and support the Green-wood 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 Li-brary on your next visit.

Train exhibit at Seaford MuseumA spectacular train exhibit is on display

through January 8 in the Webb Room at the Seaford Museum. The museum is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Admission is free for children under 12

years of age but children must be accom-panied by an adult. For adults, the charge is $3 per person. For more information, call the Seaford Historical Society office at 628-9828.

Seaford Library• The Seaford Library and Cultural

Center will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holi-day. We will reopen for our regular busi-ness hours on Monday, Dec. 27, at 9 a.m.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center will have a Magic Cards Club meeting for teens who like to play Magic Cards on Tuesday, Dec. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 3 p.m.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural Center will have “Baby Bookworms” on Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. This program intro-duces infants through 36 months old to the world of nursery rhymes and books. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

• Need help building a resume and job hunting using the Internet? Come to the Nason Computer Room in the Seaford Li-brary and Cultural Center every Thursday evening from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

• The Seaford Library and Cultural

Center will be closed Saturday, Jan. 1, for the New Year holiday. We will reopen for our regular business hours on Monday, Jan. 3 at 9 a.m.

• There is a Pre-K and Kindergarten “Story Time” at the Seaford Library and Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 629-2524 or visit www.seaford.lib.de.us.

LHS Class of ‘85 reunionLaurel Senior High School Class of

1985 will hold a reunion at 6 p.m. on Sat-urday, Jan. 22, at the Georgia House in Laurel. Cost is $35 per person. For more information, contact Jay Hastings at 875-9214 or [email protected].

Come Walk with Us!The Laurel Public Library invites peo-

ple of all ages to “Come Walk with Us!” on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Walks begin and end at the library, and partici-


Community Bulletin BoardPAGE 13

Delaware National BankChanging our name. Not our family.

888.291.2400delawarenational.com/merger

Fulton Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. Member of the Fulton Financial Family.

Delaware National Bank is changing our name to Fulton Bank. Rest assured it’s a change in name only, and we are still a member of the Fulton Financial Family. You will continue to receive the level of service you have come to expect, knowing that your financial relationship and the people you bank with will remain the same. We’ll continue to provide a one-of-a-kind commitment to the values that have earned us the trust of friends, neighbors and Forbes. This is the type of community banking you can count on – now with 114 branches across Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia. It’s the convenience and access you need, with people you can trust.

T.G. ADAMS & SONS, INC.

Wishing you an old fashioned holiday with memories you’ll treasure always.

P.O. Box 367, Bridgeville, DE • (302)337-8281

pants are invited to join us for a refresh-ing beverage when we’re done. For more information, call the library at 875-3184 or visit www.laurel.lib.de.us.

Homeschool Book ClubsThe Laurel Public Library monthly

book clubs are designed especially for homeschoolers. Children must be at least 5-years-old to participate. Each club meets once a month on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. For details, call Becky Norton at 875-3184 or email [email protected].

LHS Class of 75 reunionLaurel High School class of 1975 is

planning their 35th class reunion and vol-unteers are needed.

For more information, call Melinda Rogers Tingle, 875-0355; Debbie Callo-way, 875-4160; or Denise Elliott Cugler, 245-5631.

Annual Pine Wood DerbyCub Scout Pack 90 will hold their an-

nual Pine Wood Derby on Jan. 29. After the race, we will also hold an open divi-sion for adults/Boy Scouts or other youth groups that may want to compete. The open division will have an entry fee of $5.

For more information on rules, or to pre-register, contact Cub Master Clifford Alpert at 228-2390.

Cub scouts seeking memorabiliaThis year (2010) is the 100th anniversa-

ry of scouting. Cub Scout Pack 90 is look-ing for former scouts interested in joining them for an upcoming show and tell.

They would love to see your scout uni-forms, books, photos, patches, and hear your stories about your adventures with scouting. Contact Cub Master, Clifford Alpert at 228-2390.

Laurel Pride in bloomYou can now donate to purchase or

maintain planters that change with the seasons.

You can also donate for seasonal plant-ings or toward maintaining a planter in general. For more information, contact Barbara Wise at 875-5537. Contributions of any amount can be made to Laurel Pride in Bloom, c/o The Bank of Delmar-va, 200 E. Market St., Laurel, DE 19956.

CHEER Christmas PartyThe Greenwood CHEER Activity Cen-

ter will have a Christmas Party on Thurs-day, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. There will be joy-ful Christmas music by Everett Snyder & Friend. Light refreshments will be served.

A basket raffle and christmas card exchange will take place. Lunch will be served at noon for a donation of $3 per person over 60 years of age. Seniors age 55+ are invited to attend.

For more information, call Susan Welch at 349-5237.

Christmas Gift Auction The Greenwood CHEER Activity Cen-

ter will have a Christmas Gift Auction on Thursday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m.

The items auctioned are new or in good condition to give as a gift. Lunch will be served at noon for a donation of $3 per person over 60 years of age. For more information or to donate gift items, call Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Wellness WednesdayDo you want to better understand your

illness and treatment options and make informed decisions about your health care? Would you like to be assured that the health information you are finding on the Internet is reliable?

Every third Wednesday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m., Consumer Health Librar-ian for Sussex County, Linda Leonard, will be available at the Greenwood Library to help patrons locate current information and resources about health-related topics.

This service is free and open to all. For more information, contact Robin Miller at 349-5309.

New Year’s CelebrationThe Greenwood CHEER Activity Cen-

ter is having a New Years Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be musical entertainment by Leighton-Taylor, light refreshments, games and lunch at noon. Seniors age 55+ are invited to attend. For more informa-tion, contact Susan Welch at 302-349-5237.

Cup of Coffee with Dave State Representative Dave Wilson

(R-Cedar Creek Hundred) reminds con-stituents that he is available for coffee and conversation each month in Bridgeville. The informal monthly meeting – known as a “Cup of Coffee with Dave” – gives constituents a chance to ask Rep. Wilson a question or share with him a concern they may have about the district or state gov-ernment, while being treated to a free cup of coffee.

The monthly coffee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at Jimmy’s Grille in Bridgeville from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

The next quarterly meeting will be on Jan. 10, 2011.

Bridgeville Library• Story time - Tuesdays 11 a.m.- 2

to 4-year-olds; Thursday 11 a.m. - 4 to 6-year-olds; Lap Sit on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for ages 3 months to 2 years

• Family Nights - Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30–8 p.m.; Dec. 21 - Holi-day Extravaganza

• Genealogy Discussion Group - Our Genealogy Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 23 - 29, 2010PAGE 14

Gethsemane Church is located west of Seaford on Stein Highway at the MD/DE line.

2701 Woodland Ferry Road, Seaford, DE 19973(302) 629-2862 • [email protected]

Are you tired of how consumerism has stolen the soul of Christmas?This year, take a stand.

Join us at Gethsemane as we conspire to steal back the real meaning of Christmas.

WORSHIP FULLY- because Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.SPEND LESS- and free your resources for things that truly matterGIVE MORE- of your presence: your hands, your words, your time, your heartLOVE ALL- the poor, the forgotten, the marginalized, the sick, in ways that make a difference Sundays 8:45am and 10:30amChildren’s Church, Sunday School and Nursery Care provided at all Sunday services.

Christmas Eve Services:4 pm Children’s Service8 & 11 pm Candlelight Communion Service

Date: 12/31/2010Time: 9 pm - 1 am

PRE-PAY RESERVATIONS ONLY!!!

PAY BY 12/29/2010


For more information on library pro-grams or special needs, contact the library at 337-7401.

Home Decorating ContestThe Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville is

sponsoring the Christmas Home Decorat-ing Contest in the Bridgeville community. This contest has been held since World War II. Homes will be judged between Christmas and New Years Day. Prizes will be awarded.

Model Railroad Club opens doorsThe DelMarVa Model Railroad Club is

holding its 25h anniversary holiday train show, open house and sale at their 103 East State St., Delmar location on the 2nd floor of the Camelot Hall.

There are over 6000 feet of tracks and 10 train layouts in N scale to G scale, including rare pre- and post-war tinplate trains, as well as drawings, games and gifts for kids, food, and hundreds of model railroad items for sale.

This is a free event for the public. It will be open Jan. 8 and 9, and Jan. 15 and 16. For more information, call 536-1418, email [email protected] or visit www.delmarvamodelrailroadclub.org.

Needlepoint Guild The Delaware Seashore Chapter of the

American Needlepoint Guild meets on the first Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cheer Community Center in Georgetown. For details, call Linda at 644-1523.

Friends of the LibraryThe Friends of the Bridgeville Library

will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at 7 p.m., in the Bridgeville Library Meeting Room. All are welcome to attend.

AARP Chapter 1084AARP Chapter 1084, Seaford area of

Western Sussex County, will hold a board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Methodist Manor House.

The chapter will also meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13, at Methodist Manor House Fellowship Hall next to Nanticoke Hospital. Guest speaker will be WBOC’s Charlie Paparella.

This chapter is open to anyone 50 and older. Stop by and join us, listen to the speaker and enjoy refreshments and fel-lowship afterwards.

For more information, call Gladys Bonowicz at 875-1519.

Sussex County MarinesMarine Corps League De-

tachment #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.

USPSUnited States Power Squad-

ron (USPS) meets at the Nan-ticoke River Yacht Club on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For more informa-tion, contact C.M. Kohlenberg at 629-0687 or Rob Hutton at 628-0312.

Laurel Cub ScoutsLaurel Cub Scout Pack 90

holds their weekly meetings at 6:30 every Monday night, in the basement at Centenary UMC in Laurel. The Cub Scout program is designed for boys from 1st grade through 5th grade.

Watermelon QueenMar-Del Watermelon Association is

looking for interested young women to

enter their pageant to select the 2011 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen.

This contest is looking for young women to become a public spokesperson for the watermelon industry.

As the Mar-Del Watermelon Spokes-person you will travel on the Eastern Shore spreading the word about the healthy benefits of watermelon and will have the opportunity to compete for the 2012 National Watermelon Queen.

For more information and to obtain an application visit www.mardelwater-melon.org.

Entry deadline is January 15 and the pageant is February 4 and 5.

PAGE 15

Closing 3 pm

Christmas

Eve

Wood Wick Candles • Camille Beckman Bath & BodyDonna Sharp Handbags & Accessories • Rowe Pottery

Bauble Lulu Beads • Hand Blown Glass BallsFashion Jewelry • Handmade Candies by Hammond

Gourmet Foods • Wreaths • Decorations • FlagsCOLLECTIBLES: Jim Shore • Willow Tree

Birch Hearts • Home Grown • Forever in Bluejeans www.thehenhousede.com

Check Our Website for Valuable Coupons

“The friendliest store on the shore!”

The Hen House302875-6922 Mon-Sat 10-5:30

Sun. 12-4

11465 SycaMore rd., LaureL, de

FREE GiFt WRappinG

50% OffHoliday Decorations & Christmas Collectibles

including Dept. 56Holiday Yankee Candles

2011 Calendars

25% Off

Closing 3 pm New Years’s EveRE-OpEN JaNuaRY15

Welcoming MCM Jewelers & Engravers

Holiday Shopping Made Easy

Donna Sharp Handbags & Accessories

All Jewelry & Swans

Tis the Season for Receiving Compliments

Get the look that gets noticed this season.

From holiday parties to

the big New Year’s Eve bash,

we’ll help you get gorgeous!

629-3244324 E. Stein Hwy., Seaford

Day & Evening Hours

GIFTCERTIFICATES

MEN • WOMEN • CHILDREN Cuts, Perms, Color, Highlighting,

Foiling, Facial Waxing, Ear Piercing

INC.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Happy Holidaysfrom

I laughed out loud. When the online food site Epicurious asked Chef Mario Batali to explain the Feast of the Seven Fishes he replied, “It’s what Italians do when they say they’re fasting.” His de-scription of the meal served in Italian homes on “La Vigilia” (Christmas Eve) is very familiar to me. The “fast” part comes from the tradition that no meat is served but that’s where any resemblance to sacrifice ends since several courses of sumptuous seafood dishes are served to fill the void. Some families serve seven for the number of sacraments; others say 10 are required to commemorate the Stations of the Cross. Still more argue that 13 are proper for the twelve apostles plus Jesus. No matter the number, the idea is for fam-ily and friends to gather around the table in the spirit of the season to enjoy each other’s company and the delicious food. The delightful vision that always comes to my mind when I remember Christmas Eve preparations when I was young co-incides exactly with Batali’s - strands of lovely fresh pasta laid to dry on towels on my grandmother’s bed. The pasta would eventually meet up with such accompani-ments as salt cod, calamari, shrimp, mus-sels, clams and white fish. Here are some authentically Italian suggestions courtesy of Chef Batali complete with his colorful descriptions.

Clams with Oregano and Bread Crumbs (Vongole Origanate)Epicurious, October 2000By Mario BataliMakes 4 to 8 servingsThis “red sauce meets Guido in Little

Italy” classic has much more to do with the clams than what you may be used to eating. Note that the bread crumbs here are fresh — that is to say, made only from today’s bread, not from day-old bread (and definitely not the kind that comes in a can).

24 medium littleneck clams, scrubbed3 cups kosher salt4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 medium red onion, cut into 1/8-inch dice4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch dice1 cup fresh bread crumbsKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh oreganoCarefully open the clams, discarding

the top shells, and drain the clam liquid into a small mixing bowl. Set aside. Loos-en the clams from the bottom shells but do not remove them. Pour the salt onto a bak-ing sheet so that it is at least 1/2-inch deep and arrange the clams in their half-shells in the salt.

In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat until smoking. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and cook 6 to 7 minutes, until softened and light golden brown. Add the bread crumbs and continue cooking another 3 minutes, until they are light golden brown as well. Re-move the mixture from the heat, season with salt and pepper, and cool. Stir in the oregano and the reserved clam liquid.

Preheat the broiler. Pack about 2 tea-spoons of the crumb mixture loosely into each clam shell. (Remember that the clam, not the stuffing, is the most important part

of this dish; stuffing should surround and enhance the clam, not overpower it.)

Place the clams under the broiler and heat through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, just until the crumb mixture is deep golden brown; you’re not really cooking the clam. Drizzle with a drop of olive oil, and serve.

Spaghetti with Mussels (Spaghetti con le Cozze)Epicurious, November 2008By Mario BataliMakes 4 servings1/2 extra-virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 cup dry white wine2 pounds small mussels, scrubbed and debearded1 pound spaghetti1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsleySalt and freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes1. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in

a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salt.

2. In a 12-inch sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until light golden brown, about a minute. Add the wine, raise the heat, and bring to a boil, then add the mus-sels. Cook, stirring and tossing, un-til all of the mussels have opened, about 4 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until

al dente; drain well.4. Add the pasta to the pan with the

mussels and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

Practical Gourmet note: I prefer to add red pepper flakes to the pan with the garlic and oil to add more depth to the sauce. Remember to cook the pasta a little less than suggested as it will continue to soften when added to the sauce.

Jumbo Shrimp Marsala House-wife Style (Gamberoni Casalinga Siciliana)Epicurious, November 2008By Mario BataliThe tradition of Sicilian cooking is well

documented in Anna Tasca Lanza’s works, and she is the zen mistress of all of the island’s fascinating food lore. Her school at Regaleali winery is one of the best I have visited and it was an experience to

cook shoulder to shoulder with a modern national treasure. This is a variation on a dish from her first book, Flavors of Sicily.

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice1 rib celery with leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces4 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped1 tablespoon pine nuts1 tablespoon currants2 tablespoons small capers, rinsed and drained1 cup dry marsala1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes1 bay leaf, preferably fresh2 pounds jumbo (U-12) shrimp, pealed and deveinedSalt and freshly ground black pepper1. In a 10- to 12-inch sauté pan, heat

the olive oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened. Add the tomatoes, pine nuts, currants, capers, marsala, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf and bring to a boil.

2. Remove the pan from heat and lay the shrimp in one layer in the tomato mix-ture. Cover, set over low heat, and sim-mer for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste, and allow to stand for 5 minutes, covered.

3. Serve warm, or allow to cool to room temperature.


Authentic Italian seafood dishes for Christmas dinner

The Practical Gourmet

Loretta Knorr

CAREY’S SUNOCO, INC.

30986 Sussex Hwy., Rt. 13 & 24, Laurel, DE 19956

24 HOUR HOTLINE 302-875-5674 DAY: 302-875-5946

with

BRIGHT WISHES

Thank you for lighting up our year

with your visits.

Hope to see you

next year. A focus on the growth of western Sussex communities: Seaford, Laurel, Delmar, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Georgetown and Milford.

Information on local clubs, recreational opportunities, churches and political officials — information useful to newcomers and longtime residents alike.

Inform these readers of your business and its services.

Call Morning Star Publications, Inc. today for advertising rates and details. 302-629-9788

Publication date is January 27, 2011.

2011 2011 2011 PROGRESS PROGRESS PROGRESS

and and and DISCOVERY DISCOVERY DISCOVERY

A focus on the growth of western Sussex communities: Seaford, Laurel, Delmar, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Georgetown and Milford.

Information on local clubs, recreational opportunities, churches and political officials — information useful to newcomers and longtime residents alike.

Inform these readers of your business and its services.

Call Morning Star Publications, Inc. today for advertising rates and details. 302-629-9788

Publication date is January 27, 2011.

2011 2011 2011 PROGRESS PROGRESS PROGRESS

and and and DISCOVERY DISCOVERY DISCOVERY

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 23 - 29, 2010 PAGE 17

Church BulletinsAdvent and Christmas worship

Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville will hold the following Ad-vent and Christmas worship opportuni-ties.

Dec. 24 - Silent Holy Communion, 6 p.m.; Christmas Eve worship, 7 p.m.

For more information, call 337-7409.

Recreational Night at Trinity UMCTrinity UMC near Trap Pond in Laurel

will be having Recreational Night (Rec night) every Tuesday when school is in session. These events will start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8.

St. Luke’s Church newsSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church offers

its newsletter online and also via email. “Luke’s Letter” is published quarterly and will be available online at www.stlukesseaford.org. You can also join the email list if you send a request to [email protected]. St. Luke’s services are Sunday, Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m., and Thursday evenings, Holy Eucharist and Healing at 6 p.m.

Father Daughter DanceMt. Olivet UMC Father Daughter

Dance tickets are available. The dance will be held Friday, Jan.

28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at the Seaford Volunteer Fire Dept. For tickets, which are $7.50 each, contact David and Becky Genshaw at 629-9014.

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 lessons for all ages. Sunday worship service is at 12 noon. Elder Cornell Johnson, of Jesus The Christ Apostolic Ministries, is pastor. Call 628-0349 or 302-344-9672 for more information.

Bible Study St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sea-

ford is conducting a Bible Study every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Parish House.

The Brotherhood of St. AndrewThe Brotherhood of St. Andrew of

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seaford meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Parish House. They are also studying the booklet, The Story of Scripture. For more information, call St. Luke’s church office at 629-7979.

Free weekly soup socialA free weekly soup social is held ev-

ery Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel.

All are welcome. For more informa-tion, call the church office daily, 9 a.m. to noon, at 875-4233.

Christmas at St. Luke’s St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sea-

ford invites everyone to join us for The Christ Mass on Friday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. The Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held at 9 a.m. on Sun-day, Dec. 26. The Rev. Jeanne Kirby-Coladonato is the Rector.

Tax tips for your charitable givingThe spirit of giving seems to grow dur-

ing the holiday season, and many dona-tions are made to charitable causes at this special time of year. The IRS reminds taxpayers to keep some important points in mind when making donations with the ex-pectation of deducting them on a federal tax return.

Taxpayers can deduct donations only if they make them to a qualified tax exempt organization. It is necessary to file Form 1040 and itemize deductions on Schedule A to receive a charitable contribution de-duction. Be sure to keep good records, too.

To deduct any charitable donation of money, a taxpayer must have a bank re-cord, credit card statement or a written communication from the charity showing the name of the charity and the date and amount of the contribution. A bank record includes canceled checks, bank or credit union statements. Bank or credit union statements should show the name of the charity and the date and amount donat-ed. Credit card statements should show the name of the charity, the transaction post-ing date and the amount donated.

Contributions are deductible in the year

made. Donations charged to a credit card before the end of 2010 count for 2010. This is true even if the credit card bill isn’t paid until 2011. Also, checks count for 2010 as long as they are mailed in 2010 and clear, shortly thereafter.

For all donations of property, includ-ing clothing and household items, obtain from the charity, a receipt that includes the name of the charity, date of the contribu-tion, and a reasonably-detailed description of the donated property. If a donation is left at a charity’s unattended drop site, keep a written record of the donation that includes this information, as well as the fair market value of the property at the time of the donation and the method used to determine that value.

To deduct charitable contributions of items valued at $250 or more you must have a written acknowledgment from the qualified organization. To deduct chari-table contributions of items valued at $500 or more you must also complete a Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions, and attach the form to your tax return.

To be deductible, clothing and house-hold items donated to charity must be in good used condition or better. A clothing or household item for which a taxpayer claims a deduction of over $500 does not have to be in good used condition or better if the taxpayer includes a qualified ap-praisal of the item with the return.

More information about charitable do-nations can be found in IRS Publication 526, available online at www.irs.gov, or requested by calling, toll-free, 1-800-TAX-FORM.

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

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

www.StPaulsUMCLaurelDE.org

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 Study: 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

A church you can relate to

Stein Highway Church of God 425 E. Stein Highway, at Market Street

Seaford, DE 19973 Lighted Pathway Pre-School, Infant to age 6

Mrs. Casey Davis, Director Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Bible Study & Youth Service 7:00 p.m. E-mail: SteinHwyCOG.gmail.com

Web page: www.steinhwychurchofgod.com Facebook: Stein Highway Church of God

Pastor Robert W. Clagg • Church 302-629-8583


ObituariesMary Ann (Gordy) Marine, 87

Mary Ann (Gordy) Marine went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at Lake Placid Health Care Center in Lake Placid, Fla. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Estella Gordy and was born in Laurel. She was a member of Springlake United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother and devoted wife and enjoyed her family and friends and cook-ing for them and entertaining.

She served as a volunteer in several hospitals in the past. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda and her husband Jay Hurley of Cambridge, Md. and LaRue Marine, of Seminole, Fla.; two grandsons, Ryan Hurley and his wife Christina of

Pocomoke, Md. and Mark Hurley and his wife Christy of Madison Heights, Va.; four great-grandsons, Brayden, Ethan, Hunter and Parker; a sister, Jane Lamb and her husband Bill of Lewes; a brother, George Gordy and his wife Patti of Den-ton, Md.; several nieces and nephews; and many dear and devoted friends.

Mrs. Marine was preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. Marine; a son, Charles K. Marine II; a brother, John Gordy; and three sisters, Virginia Gordy, Dorothy Figgs and Blanche Walter.

Funeral services were held on Fri-day, Dec. 17, at Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fla. Mrs. Marine’s son-in-law, the Rev. Jay Hurley officiated. Interment will be at a later date at Sarasota National

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 family 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.

SUNDAY8:30am Worship / Nursery9:45am Classes for all ages

11:00am Worship / KidsChurch & Nursery

7:00pm Evening Service

WEDNESDAY EVENING6:45 AWANA (K-grade 6),Catalyst Youth (gr. 7-12),DivorceCare support group,7:00 Intercessory Prayer,

Men’s Group

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

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

A Gathering Of Faith Come together under Christ’s roof and share together in his love.

Attend Church this Sunday

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

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.thelighthouseld.org

Timothy P. Jones, Pastor

“Shining His Light”

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

Thank You to the churches that sponsor

these pages. Your contribution makes

it possible for the “Good News” to be

published each week.

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.)

Welcome… SEAFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 9 am Morning Worship 10 am

701 Bridgeville Road

629-9077

Seaford Seventh-day Adventist Church

Pastor - O. Kenneth Scheller 302-875-0140 All are welcome to worship here every Sabbath.

Saturday Services Sabbath School

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

11:00 a.m.

26295 Sussex Highway (south on 13), Seaford, DE GETHSEMANE

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Safe Sanctuary & Stephen’s Ministry Church

Rev. E. S. Mallozzi Contemporary Services ... 8:45 & 10:30 a.m.

Nursery Care & Children’s Church Provided Corner of Woodland Ferry Rd. & Stein Hwy.,

4 miles West of Seaford • 629-2862 Jeans Expected! No Halos Required!

Veterans Cemetery in Sarasota, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests

that donations be made to the Salvation Army Red Kettle Fund to bless needy fam-ilies this Christmas. To send condolences online, visit www.morrisfuneralchapel.com.

Anthony Monaco, 85Anthony Monaco of Wilmington, died

peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. His family is grateful to the staff of Com-passionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital for their comfort and support of Anthony and his family during his final days. Anthony graduated from Wilmington High School in 1943. He reached the rank of sergeant in the United States Army, serving from 1947-1952, during which time he spent a year in Korea.

He was the proprietor of Monaco’s Tap Room at 5th and Walnut Streets and 8th and Spruce Streets in Wilmington until the 1970s, and along with his wife, Margaret, owned and operated the Caprice Motel in Wildwood, N.J., for over 30 years before retiring in 1988.

Anthony and Margaret were married 51 years. Following her death in February 2003, he continued to help his family with the Nomad Parking Lot in Wildwood dur-ing the summer.

Anthony was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Gulia Monaco, and a sister, Dora Monaco Brown.

He is survived by two daughters, the Rev. Constance Hastings and her husband Robert of Seaford and Cynthia Monaco and her husband Frank Dillon of Wilming-ton; a grandson, Lt. Robert A. Hastings, United States Navy, and his wife Nancy of San Diego, Calif.; a step-granddaughter, Lisa Hastings-Sheppard and her husband David Sheppard of Wilmington; six sib-lings, Chenz DiMattia, Jack Monaco and his companion Barbara Visco, Jeanette Szostak, Albert Monaco and his wife Mary, Donald Monaco, and Judge David Monaco and his wife Judy; two sisters-in-law, Marie Smith and her husband Gene and Joan Bradley; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service was held on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Grace Lawn Memorial Park Chapel. There was a presentation of the United States flag by the Fort Dix Honor Guard.

In lieu of cards and flowers, the family requests contributions in Anthony’s name to St. John’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973 for Rainbows, a program for children whose families have experienced grief and loss.

Arrangements are in the care of Corle-

to-Latina Funeral Home. To send condo-lences online, visit www.corletolatinafu-neralhome.com.

Maril ‘Rickie’ O’Neal Jr., 58Maril “Rickie” O’Neal Jr., 58, of Lau-

rel, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. He was born in Laurel on Sept. 9, 1952. He was a son of the late Maril O’Neal Sr. and Ellen K. Joseph O’Neal. Rickie was a 1970 graduate of Laurel Senior High School. While he attended high school he enjoyed playing football and baseball. After graduating he served our country in the National Guard. He was an experienced mechanic and worked for his family business “Maril O’Neal and Son” for over 40 years. He was currently employed by the Car Store as a car buyer. He was a member of the Laurel American Legion Post #19, Laurel Alumni Asso-ciation and attended Messiah’s Vineyard Church in Laurel.

Many fond memories include coaching Kacie’s softball team, sponsoring O’Neals softball team, watching sports with his son Kyler, playing fantasy football, and cheer-ing the Ravens and Orioles to victory.

Rickie was a loving and devoted hus-band, father and family man. He loved his family with all his heart and showed kindness to everyone. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Patti O’Neal of Laurel; son, Kyler Woodland of Lau-rel; daughter, Kacie A. O’Neal of Laurel; brother, Joseph O’Neal and wife Moggie; sister, Mary Ellen Garman, both of Laurel; mother-in-law, Geraldine “Goose” Torbert; sister-in-law, Donna Mulford and husband Eph; brother-in-law, Freddy “Lou” and wife Leslie Torbert, all of Laurel; nieces, Brenda Carmean and husband Todd, Tracy Webb and husband Vaughn, Maggie and Megan O’Neal, Megan and Courtney Torbert, and Kelsey Mulford of Laurel; nephew; Matthew Torbert; great-nieces, Lauren McCrea, Chelsey and Kaitlyn Webb; great-nephews, Matthew McCrea and wife Megan, Christian O’Neal and Colton O’Neal; and great-great niece, Gavyn McCrea. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Dec. 19, at Messiah’s Vine-yard Church, Laurel. The Rev. Dr. Carl Vincent, Pastor Barry Dukes and Pastor Kyle Holloway officiated. Interment was

in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Mr. O’Neal’s memory to Messiah’s Vineyard Church, P.O. Box 60, Laurel, DE 19956 or Laurel Alumni, P.O. Box 382, Laurel, DE 19956. Arrangments are in the care of Hannigan, Short, Disha-roon Funeral Home, Laurel. Online condo-lences may be made to the O’Neal family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com.

Richard A. ‘Rick’ Gilbert, 50Richard A. “Rick” Gilbert of Seaford,

died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010.Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army

and retired form the Delaware National Guard. He worked for the last 11 years in surveillance at Harrington Raceway & Casino. He was a life member and vice president of the Blades Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Delaware Fire Police. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Tharp; his mother, Evelyn Gilbert; two sons, Stephen Gilbert and Matthew Gilbert; a step-son, Jason Tharp and his wife Helena; a sister, Debbie Pyles and her husband Mike; and 2 grandsons, Riley Gilbert and J.T. Tharp. His father, Ernest Gilbert, preceded him in death.

A fireman’s funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, at Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Sea-ford, where friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Blades Volunteer Fire Department, 200 E. 5th St., Blades, DE 19973.

James Isaac Bolton, 42James Isaac Bolton, of Seaford died

Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. James was born

July 16, 1968, the son of Richard T. and Betty M. Bolton of Seaford.

He is survived by his parents; two daughters, Margaret Ann Bolton and Vir-ginia Ann Bolton of London, England; a brother, John T. Bolton of Smyrna; a sister, Virginia A. Glenn Chmielewski of Harrington; a sister-in-law, Brenda L. Braun of Seaford; an uncle and aunt, George L. and Anna Mae Truitt of Georgetown; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces.

James was a Philadelphia Eagles fan. He loved Kentucky Fried Chicken. He was a very loving man. He was named after his mother’s father, James Truitt.

Cause of death was a result of compli-cations from AIDS and pneumonia. James was cremated by Bennie Smith Funeral Home and buried at his home address, 27891 O’Neal Road. Donations may be sent to the Delaware HIV Consortium, 100 West 10th Street, Suite 415, Wilmington, DE 19801, or to the Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware by visiting their website, epi-lepsyfoundation.org.

Death NoticesJames Craig Eskridge, 56

James “Bubbles” Craig Eskridge, of Smyrna, and formerly of Delmar, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Bay Health Medical Center in Dover. Services were held on Saturday, Dec. 18, at Han-nigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel. Interment was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.

Online condolences may be made by visiting, www.hsdfuneralhome.com.


O’Neal

“It will be our rst Christmas without you” Joyce Mears ‐ 6/21/53 ‐ 3/8/10

Christmas will never be the same without you. During the holidays we were always so happy, sharing

the joy of the season with you. Now, Heaven has a beautiful, new angel. We love you and miss you.

Love, Ronnie, Shelly, Lisa, Chris, Jessica,

Courtney, Jaread & Kara Beth

Diane, Donnie, Chas, Eddie,

Robert, Robbie

Donald A. Baker, Sr.

7-29-59 to 9-16-01

You are more than a few words can say. Missed

more and more each day. You’re with us in our

hearts, no one can take that away.

In Memory of Wife and Mother

Janice C. Brittinghamat Christmas time and on

her birthday, December 26. Many years have come and

gone, but it still seems like yesterday. Gone but not forgotten. Sadly missed.

Love Ray and Family

In Loving Memory of our Dad

J. Thomas Hastings

7/17/19 - 12/22/04

Quietly remembered

everyday, so sadly missed along life’s way. No longer in

our life to share, but in our hearts he’s

always there.

Denny & Susie, Donna & Kenny Patty & Jay, Carreen, Curtis, Curt & Chase

Greg, Tricia, Jackson, Emma & Reece, Beth, Eric, Adin, Colby & Jenna

Merry Christmas

Daddy & Pop Pop


Family Practice Center mixerA business mixer was held recently at

the Nanticoke Family Practice Center on Middleford Road, Seaford. Mixers are scheduled through the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce.

The Family Practice Center provides well exams, pediatric care, management of chronic care including diabetes, hyper-tension and high cholesterol, elderly care, pap smears and prostate screenings.

Among members of the professional staff are Hang Nguyen, DO; Katherine A. Cook, MD; John Appiott, DO; and Jen-nifer Beare, FNP-BC,

They are now accepting patients at their office at 1320 Middleford Road, Suite 202.

At left Tom Brown of Nanticoke Health Services draws the names of some winners while Paula Gunson of the cham-ber holds the basket. At bottom are some of the staff members and guests at the mixer.

Essay winners announcedThe Winston Academy of Milford took

top honors in the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contests sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary of Greenwood Memorial VFW Post 7478 of Greenwood. Cash prizes were awarded to the winners for each con-test during a recent Christmas dinner.

In the Voice of Democracy Contest, the first place winner was Jonathon Winston, who received $100. There was a tie for second place - Josiah Winston and Joy Winston both earned $75.

Rachel Winston was the first place winner of the Patriot’s Pen Essay contest, winning $100. Second place of $75 was awarded to Jedidiah Chung of Bridgeville.

Neither contest had third place winners this year. The first place winners’ entries are now being processed for district level prizes.

The Voice of Democracy Contest is open to all students enrolled in public, private, parochial high school or home–schooled in grades 9 through 12. The Patriot’s Pen Contest is open to students in grades 6 through 8. Interested students should contact their local VFW Posts.

State Police announce promotions

A promotional ceremony was held at Wilmington University in Dover on Dec. 21, for the Delaware State Police.

Colonel Robert M. Coupe, superin-tendent of the Delaware State Police, announced the division’s most recent promotions. Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, 12 Delaware state troop-ers were promoted to new ranks including Major Melissa A. Zebley, who is the first female major in the history of the Dela-ware State Police.

The following local promotion was announced: From corporal to sergeant - John J. McColgan (Troop 5–Bridgeville);

Farm Bureau appoints directors

Gary Warren of Middletown was elect-ed president of the Delaware Farm Bureau at the organization’s annual meeting on Nov. 29. Warren is a fourth generation farmer. He and his wife, Gale own and operate Delawarren Farms, where they grow corn, soybeans, wheat, timothy and grass hay. He also bales straw to sell for soil erosion control. Warren most recently served as New Castle County president of the Delaware Farm Bureau, a position he held since 2006.

Burton Messick, a fourth generation grain farmer from Laurel, was elected vice president. Messick has been involved with his family’s farm operation since 1981 and is now the sole operator with the help of some part-time employees. He tills grain crops including corn, soybeans and wheat. Messick has been a director of the Laurel Grain Co. since 1988 and is the company’s current president.

Messick served on the State Farm Bu-reau board of directors from 1999-2001, as vice-president of the Sussex County Farm Bureau, and on the State Farm Bureau executive committee from 2001-2007, at which time he was the Sussex County president.

Jonathan Thompson, a fourth genera-tion poultry and dairy farmer, was elected to serve as second vice president. Thomp-son began serving the Delaware Farm Bu-reau through leadership positions 15 years ago. He most recently served as Kent County Farm Bureau’s vice president, a position he has held since 2007.

Second-year mechanical design engineer-ing technology student Alex Lotscher of Re-hoboth Beach outpaced his computer-aided design (CAD) classmates to win the third annual Top Ace competition at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus.

Lotscher explained that his instruc-tor, David Pedersen, gave the class three complex objects that they had to accurately draw using Autodesk Inventor parametric software.

The students were judged for both speed and accuracy.

“The students do complex 3-D modeling in less than two hours - it is very impres-sive,” said Pedersen. “It would take me much longer.”

CAD seems to come to Lotscher natu-rally.

“I have been drawing and designing since I was 7,” he said. Lotscher added that he really enjoys what he is doing and is very happy that he chose this field.

The award that was given to Lotscher was made using the CAD file he built to win the competition.

“Alex’s trophy was made using our new 3-D prototype machine,” said Pedersen. “The top part of the trophy is the model that

Alex made; we just added a base to the bot-tom.”

The 3-D prototype machine was one of the hands-on learning tools for students that were purchased with proceeds from the 2010 Starry, Starry Night Gala, an annual fund-raising event for Delaware Tech’s Owens Campus.

Dr. Doug Hicks, engineering technolo-gies department chair, explained that the prototype machine can be used for much more than creating awards.

“The machine helps with visualization – it allows computer drawings to be made into actual models,” said Hicks. “Students are able to view a physical sample of what they have designed and they can see how it works.”

Bill Benchoff, a volunteer with the engi-neering technology department, has begun laying out designs for the 3-D prototype machine that will be used in environmental as well as hydraulics and hydrology courses. Benchoff is also looking for ways to gen-erate anatomy modeling for the college’s health sciences programs.

“We have big hopes for this machine,” added Hicks. “We may use it to pique younger students’ interest in the engineering field – they could design products like toys.”

Dr. Doug Hicks (right) hands a trophy to engineering technology student Alex Lotscher. They are standing in front of the 3-D prototype machine that was used to make the trophy.

Student wins CAD competition

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 23- 29, 2010 PAGE 21

HealthFamily Caregiver Training offered

The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter sponsors The Family Caregiver Education Series several times a year in each of Delaware’s three counties. LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford will host the training on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This program includes a medical over-view, legal and financial issues, challeng-ing symptoms, daily care issues and infor-mation on getting the help you need.

This training for family caregivers is free and lunch will be provided by LifeCare. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 14. For more information or to regis-ter, call Jamie Magee, branch office coor-dinator, at 854-9788 or 1-800-272-3900.

Support the Heart and Stroke GalaThe 2011 Southern Delaware Heart and

Stroke Gala, “An Evening in Oz,” will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Sheraton Dover Hotel. The annual event benefits the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.

Volunteers are actively planning the gala. Volunteers work on committees, including sponsorship, publicity, auction, hospitality, multimedia, website, entertain-ment, casino, photography and decorating.

To find out more about sponsorship or to volunteer, contact Karen Gritton, special events director at [email protected] or 286-5705. You may also contact the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Delaware office toll free at 877-750-4276.

Dr. Blaylock joins La RedLa Red Health Center announces the

addition of a full-time family practice phy-sician to its team of health care profession-als at the new satellite site in Seaford.

The recruitment of a full-time physician allows La Red Health Center to serve even more clients at the 1,800-square-foot Seaford site that opened in August.

Similar to the center’s Georgetown loca-tion, the Seaford office participates in most local employer sponsored health insurance plans and offers sliding fee scale discounts to uninsured individuals who qualify.

Dr. Blaylock, certified by the American Board of Family Practice, is a 1980 gradu-ate of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California. He completed post graduate training at San Bernadino County Medical Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital, both in California. He has worked in community health settings starting from his days in the 1980s as chief of staff and medical director at Choctaw Nation Indian Hospital in Oklahoma and later spent 15 years handling urgent care services at Riverside Medical Clinic in California.

He also rose as a leader among his peers serving as district director of the California Academy of Family Physicians.

He came to Delaware with his wife, June, a native of Sussex County.

The Seaford Satellite Site is located in the Professional Park at 1340 Middleford Rd., in Seaford, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is accepting new patients of all ages.

For more information, call 628-7752 or visit www.laredhealthcenter.org.

Diabetes education program offeredNanticoke Memorial Hospital will hold

a four-session diabetes educational pro-gram on Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the hospital. The cost of the four-session program may be reimbursable by insurance.

This four-session program includes weekly education sessions and individu-alized meal planning for diabetes self-management. Our goal is to give you the self-management skills to control your dia-betes. Family members/significant others are welcome to attend the weekly sessions.

Pre-registration is required prior to at-tending classes. To register and to obtain more information regarding the course, contact Nanticoke Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Education department at 629-6611, ext. 2446.

Free cancer support groupThe 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 ongoing monthly support group meets in the first floor resource library of the Cancer Care Center on the third Monday of each month. The next meeting takes place on Jan. 21, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

The Wellness Community, an affili-ate of the Cancer Support Community, is dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional pro-gram of emotional support and hope.

All facilitators are trained mental health professionals with a master’s de-gree or more. Call 645-9150 for informa-tion or to register for this program. All support groups offered at The Wellness Community are free of charge. This pro-gram is made possible by the support of the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.

For more information, visit www.well-nessdelaware.org.

Hospice offers support groupDelaware Hospice’s Bereavement

Counselor, Carol Dobson, MSW, will lead an eight-week support group for adults on “Grieving the Loss of a Loved One,” Jan. 19 through March 9, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, 7 S. King St., Georgetown.

Any adult who would like to give and receive support from others experiencing a loss are invited to attend. Many people find that sharing reduces the loneliness and heartaches of grief. Topics discussed are what to expect when grieving, mistaken ideas about grieving, managing and cop-ing with grief, family interactions, spiritual issues, how to handle special days and holidays and ways to find a renewed sense of purpose.

There is no fee for this service which is provided as a community outreach by Delaware Hospice.

Registration is requested by calling Carol Dobson, MSW, at 379-6069, or by emailing, [email protected].

Breast cancer support groupDelaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc.

(DBCC) has expanded its Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey, a program for wom-en newly-diagnosed with breast cancer, by partnering with Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center in Seaford. The free, monthly program is offered at the Cancer Center located at 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m.

The program is facilitated by Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center profes-sional staff - Terri A. Clifton, MS, NCC, Cancer Care coordinator; Mary Brown, RN, DSN, manager Cancer Care Center; and Wendy Polk, nutritionist – with assis-tance from Lois Wilkinson, DBCC special projects manager, who helps facilitate the program at Bayhealth.

Of particular value to newly-diagnosed women is DBCC’s Peer Mentor Program through which they are paired with a long-term survivor for one-on-one support. To learn more about Beginning Your Pink Ribbon Journey at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, call Lois Wilkinson at 672-6435. Registration is

required and light refreshments and small gifts are provided.

Competition to improve school mealsAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has

announced the Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge to improve school meals and the health of children across the nation through the creation of exciting new reci-pes for inclusion on school lunch menus.

The competition will draw on the tal-ents of chefs, students, food service pro-fessionals, and parents or other community members working together to develop tasty, nutritious, kid-approved foods.

There will be a grand prize chosen by the judging panel as well as a Popular Choice winner based on public voting. The judges will also choose award winners for the top two recipes in each category.

Winning teams will be invited to pre-pare their nutrition-packed meals alongside White House chefs. The top ten recipes in each category will be published in a Recipes for Healthy Kids Cookbook to share with students and families. To learn more about the First Lady’s Let’s Move! campaign, visit www.LetsMove.gov.

The deadline for recipe submissions is Dec. 30. For more information, visit reci-pesforkidschallenge.com.

Blaylock

MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 23- 29, 2010PAGE 22

‘Stay Healthy’ ID cards available from Peninsula Home CarePeninsula Home Care (PHC), has an-

nounced its campaign to promote safer travel during the holiday season by of-fering a free Stay Healthy ID Card to residents across the Eastern Shore of Maryland and lower Delaware.

“At the holidays, many people travel far from home, their doctor and pharmacy. This little card could be a lifesaver,” said Kay Satchell, branch director, Peninsula Home Care. “The Peninsula Home Care Stay Healthy ID Card ensures travel-ers they have all of the critical medical

information they need right at their finger-tips.”

The wallet size card includes space to record the following medical information: date of birth, blood type, allergies, medi-cations (strength and frequency), medical history, physical therapy notes, doctor con-tact information, emergency contacts and location of closest hospital where visiting.

The Health History ID Card can be downloaded from the Peninsula Home Care website, www.peninsulahomecare.com or ordered by calling the PHC

Seaford branch office at 629-4914. Traveling guidelines: know your limits Before a patient embarks on a trip after

illness or surgery, Satchell recommends that the first step should be to visit the doctor to find out if they are ready to trav-el. “The holidays take on such importance that people feel they have to do anything they can to get ‘home’ or to their loved ones,” said Satchell. “Sometimes this is the absolute worst thing to do because travel can set someone’s therapy back greatly if they are not really ready. Other times, travel could be ‘just what the doctor or-dered’ because the emotional lift helps the physical recovery. Getting the opinion of your health care provider is crucial to mak-ing the right decisions.”

Satchell offers seven more tips to con-sider when planning a trip.

1. When booking reservations request easy-to-access or handicapped seats in advance

2. Alert the airline, train or bus line of any medical conditions such as heart dis-ease, seizures and disabilities

3. Request wheelchair assistance in advance

4. If the traveler relies on oxygen, con-tact the airline about its on-board oxygen transport and in-flight oxygen usage poli-cies

5. The traveler’s medical information, copies of prescriptions and medications should be packed in a carry-on bag that stays with the traveler

6. Place important contact numbers in the travel bag such as emergency contacts, doctor’s phone number and the destination number and address

7. The traveler should dress in com-fortable, loose clothing and compression stockings to lower the risk of heat stroke, hypertension and high blood pressure from blood clots that can form after sitting for long periods of time.

ORTHOPAEDICS URGENT CARE

H. PAUL AGUILLON, MD Sussex Medical Center GENERAL & FAMILY PRACTICE

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

Minor Emergencies • Lacerations Office Gynecology - Pap Smears

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

Se habla español 401 Concord Road, Blades, DE 19973

629-6664

COLON CANCER SCREENING

PENINSULA ENDOSCOPY CENTER 9315 Ocean Highway, Delmar, MD

410-896-9005

• Screening exams for early detection & prevention of colo-rectal cancer

• Endoscopy for investigation & treatment of digestive diseases

• All in a caring, comfortable & convenient outpatient facility

EYE CARE Azar Eye Institute

“With An Eye In The Future” www.azareyeinstitute.com

Salisbury: Suite 1 31519 Winter Place Pkwy.,

Salisbury, MD 21804 410-546-2500

Laurel Office: 116 E. Front Street Laurel, DE 19966 302-875-8991

Alex Azar, M.D. Peter I. Filipov, M.D. Jason M. Tu, M.D. James Gallagher, M.D.

Emerson T. Que, M.D. Tracey Boss, O.D. Jennifer R. Giles, O.D.

LET PEOPLE KNOW YOU’RE AVAILABLE FOR THEM -- CALL 302-629-9788

• Retirement • Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing Care

SENIOR CITIZENS Seaford Center Genesis ElderCare ® Network

1100 Norman Eskridge Highway,

Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-3575

Fax 302-629-0561

INTERNAL MEDICINE “Medicine for Adults”

with emphasis on prevention and early detection of disease

Over 20 Years of Service and Experience

Darius S. Sypek, M.D. Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine

DelMar Medical Center P.A. at Park Professional Center

1350 Middleford Road, Suite 501, Seaford, DE 19973 302-628-4370 - by appointment only -

www.delmarmedicalcenter.com

ACCIDENT? INJURY? Massage / Physical Therapy

Chiropractic Therapy Laser / Traction Therapy

Spinal Injections Pain Management

Comprehensive Spine Center

8957 Middleford Rd., Seaford, Del. 302-628-9100

Injury Hot Line: 302-724-6484

Literacy continues to be an issueBy Dr. Anthony Policastro

One of the things that I like to do is put information into historical perspective. We frequently discuss just how well our chil-dren learn in our schools and we need to be aware of the fact that the expectations in this area have varied throughout history.

For example, James Bowen addressed literacy rates in England in the book, “A History of Western Education.” He noted that in the early 1500’s only about 1% of the population could read. Within 100 years, however, the rate increased to about 50%.

There are several definitions of literacy. One is the ability to do some reading and writing in your native language. That is a very basic definition and it assumes very little in the way of skills.

If we look at the history of that limited ability to read, the figures are interesting. In 1870 only 80% of individuals could do that. The number increased to 89% by 1900. By 1940 it was at 97%. It stayed at that level for the next 20 years. Then between 1960 and 1970, it moved to 99%. It has remained at that level ever since. However, we all know that just reading basic information is not acceptable in to-day’s world.

For that reason we have created a term called functional literacy. This term was created by the U.S. Army in World War II. It was defined as being able to read at a fifth grade level which is the level at which Army manuals were written.

Later on UNESCO (the educational branch of the United Nations) changed the definition a little. They defined func-tional literacy to mean that someone had the reading and writing skills to be able

to take part in normal activities in their society.

Using that definition 14% of the adult population is at the “below basic” level for writing literacy; 12% are at the “below basic” level for reading literacy; and 22% are at that level for math literacy. That compares to the 99% of the population that is covered under the old definition of just being able to read and write in your native language.

There are consequences of being illiter-ate that people do not realize. These con-sequences include problems with filling out an employment application, following written instructions, reading a newspaper article, reading traffic signs and under-standing a bus schedule.

Math illiteracy might make it hard to balance a checkbook, shop for the cheaper price, calculate discounts and calculate tips.

Functional illiteracy also severely limits interaction with information and commu-nication technologies. This might include using a personal computer and a mobile phone efficiently.

There is also correlation between crime and functional illiteracy. In the early 2000’s, it was estimated that 60 percent of adults in federal and state prisons in the U.S. were functionally or marginally il-literate.

Also, about 85 percent of juvenile of-fenders had problems associated with reading, writing and basic mathematics.

It is clear that literacy has been a problem throughout history. In the past, literacy expectations were lower and as society has changed, so have the expecta-tions. This is an issue but we have not determined how to correct it.

Jona Gorra, Jona Gorra, M.D. FACP M.D. FACP Board Certified in Internal Medicine

10 West Laurel St. Georgetown, DE 19947 302-855-0915 302-855-0915

Monday thru Friday 9:00 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 6:00

Mark Evangelista, Mark Evangelista, M.D. M.D.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

1501 Middleford Rd. Seaford, DE 19973

302-629-4569 302-629-4569 Monday thru Friday

8:30 - 12:00 & 1:00 - 5:30

MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Walk-Ins Accepted, Appts. Preferred


Seaford wrestling team wins home opener over Indian River

Seaford’s Dominique Ayres makes his move on Indian River’s Rashawn Odom for the win on points in the home match and first win for new coach Derek Sheets. Photo by Lynn Schofer

By Lynn Schofer

Seaford High varsity wrestling coach Derek Sheets’ home opener was a success as his team beat Indian River, 45-26, last week.

“I knew we were strong in the low weights and they fought hard with spirit and heart when we needed the points,” said Sheets.

Seaford’s Jamier Powell opened in the 103 weight class for the Blue Jays and won on points with five takedowns. In-dian River was down 9-0 after they were forced to forfeit the 112 weight class.

Dominique Ayres trailed 2-1 after the first round but outscored his opponent 8-3 in the third period to win the 119 class on points.

Zak Parks gave the Blue Jays their first pin of the evening when he finished off his opponent in the second round at the 3:19 mark. Indian River trailed Seaford, 18-4, when Quesean Deputy (135) trailed IR 6-3 after two periods. In the third pe-

riod he added two points on the reversal, but Deputy quickly made his move and pinned his opponent for six points at 5:58.

Indian River began to climb back into the match winning in the 145, 152, and 160 weight classes. The score was 30-20 when Seaford’s Ereck Hopkins led, 7-4, after the first period. In the second period Hopkins pushed his opponents shoulders to the mat to get the pin and at 3:52 he lifted the Blue Jays to a 36-20 lead.

Seaford’s Jon Fitchett added another three points with his win and IR forfeited the 215 weight class. In the heavyweight division, IR finished the match with a pin but the Blue Jays grabbed the win 45-26.

Coach Sheets said he wants to see im-provements, “We didn’t wrestle as well as I thought we would; we are still working to get into shape. We were hurting in the third period but I am happy with the win.”

Seaford will travel to Polytech where Sheets expects a difficult match, “Polytech is really good, we will have to wrestle out-standing to stay in the match.”

seafordstar.com

Seaford’s Ereck Hopkins holds his opponent to the mat for the pin in Thursday’s home wrestling match against Indian River. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Laurel’s Daneka Dixon looks to put up shot against Woodbridge’s Chasity Trigger during last Friday’s game in Laurel. Dixon scored 17 points to lead the Bulldogs in the home loss. Photo by Mike McClure

Woodbridge girls’ basketball team pulls away from Laurel in final quarterBy Mike McClure

The Woodbridge varsity girls’ basket-ball team picked up a 48-42 road win over Laurel last Friday. Taija Maddox scored a game-high 19 points to lead the Raiders while Laurel’s Daneka Dixon led the way with 17 points.

Woodbridge’s Taija Maddox, Anyea Griffin, and Taylor West each scored two points for a 6-0 Raider lead early on. Dix-on and Tavietta Ewell each netted a basket to knot the score at 8-8 before Maddox made a pair of free throws to give the lead

back to the Raiders.Laurel’s Alexis Hudson made a basket

to make the score 10-10. West added a steal and a basket for a 12-10 Woodbridge lead after one quarter of play.

Dixon opened the quarter with a game-tying basket. Woodbridge’s Chasity Trig-ger made a three-pointer and Maddox add-ed a basket for a 17-12 Raider advantage.

Laurel took the lead on a three-pointer by Madi Chaffinch, a basket by Alexis Hunt, and a free throw by Dixon (20-19).

The Raiders’ Taylor West goes to the basket as Laurel’s Alexis Hunt, left, defends during last week’s game in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

Continued on page 29

102 FAMILY-FRIENDLY YEARS SERVING DELMARVA

302-629-5514 • www.igburton.com

SEAFORD

PICTURES ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. DUE TO PUBLICATION DATE SOME VEHICLES MAY BE SOLD AND NOT AVAILABLE. ALL PRICES GOOD FOR PUBLISHED DATEONLY ON TIER ONE APPROVED CREDIT THRU DEALERS PREFERRED LENDER. IN STOCK MODELS ONLY. PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. TAXES AND TAGS EXTRA. CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY - SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.


302-629-5514 • www.igburton.com

SEAFORD



SEAFORD


i.g. Burton Seaford -- Your Used Car Super Store!

PICTURES ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. DUE TO PUBLICATION DATE SOME VEHICLES MAY BE SOLD AND NOT AVAILABLE. ALL PRICES GOOD FOR PUBLISHED DATE ONLY ON TIER ONE APPROVED CREDIT THRU DEALERS PREFERRED LENDER. IN STOCK MODELS ONLY.

PRIOR DEALS EXCLUDED. TAXES AN TAGS EXTRA. CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY - SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

302-629-5514www.igburton.com

2011 Equinox*13 in Stock!0% Financing &

$1500 in Rebates on all 2011’s!

10 CHEV. SUBURBANSTK# 6275P

CERTIFIED! LOADED! 5.3L ENG., V8, 4x4, AT, POWER, BLACK

$39,995

07 JEEP LIBERTY SPORTSTK# 11119A

AT, PS, PB, P/LOCKS & WINDOWS, CD

$11,995or $250/Mo. $0 Down 72 Mo.

10 BUICK LACROSSESTK# 6277P

V6, AT, PB, PS, AC, P/Locks, P/Windows, Cruise, Tilt, Keyless, Leather, OnStar

NOW $26,995

04 FORD MUSTANG GTSTK# 6290P

V8, MANUAL, PB, PS, AC, CC, TILT, KEYLESS ENTRY, LEATHER INT., CD, 40K

NOW $14,995

10 CHEV. EQUINOXSTK# 6257P

CERTIFIED, AUTO., P/B, P/L, P/S, CD PLAYER, CRUISE, TILT

NOW $24,995

07 NISSAN 350Z CONV. STK# 11068A

PS, PB, P/LOCKS, WINDOWS & SEATS, TILT, CC, LEATHER, MINT CONDITION

$24,988

07 GMC SIERRA 1500 CLASSIC STK# 102355A

4x4, V8, AT, PB, PS, CRUISE, TILT, KEY-LESS, BEDLINER, CD PLAY/CHANGER

NOW $21,995

04 BUICK RENDEZVOUS STK# 11024A

V6, AT, P-W/L, SEATS, CC, TILT, LEATHER INTERIOR

NOW $7,995

PAGE 26 MORNING STAR • DECEMBER 23 - 29, 2010

BLUE JAYS- BULLDOGS- Laurel’s Tyler Robertson goes up for a layup as Seaford’s Andre Allen defends during last Tuesday’s varsity boys’ basketball game in Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

GOING FOR TWO- Woodbridge’s Taija Maddox goes in for a layup as Laurel’s Taylor Miller, left, comes in to defend during last week’s varsity girls’ basketball game. Maddox scored 19 points to lead the Raiders in the win. Photo by Mike McClure

Biff Leeyour representative in the 40th District

PEACEJOY

HARMONY THANKS

Merry Christmas to you and your

family.

32384 Sussex Highway, Laurel, DE 19956

Wishing you and your family a truly festive season filled with

lots of love, laughter and celebration.

Fax: 302-875-1831

from all your friends at


Honorable mention- Zak Parks- Seaford; Quesean Deputy- Seaford; Ereck Hopkins- Seaford; Jose Rodriguez- Woodbridge; Nick Matos- Woodbridge; Luis Nieves- Woodbridge; Patrick Davis- Woodbridge; Rashawn Church- Seaford; Leon Davis- Woodbridge; Troy DeShields- Sussex Tech; Tyler Troyer- Delmarva Chris-tian; Jeff Klabe- Sussex Tech; Nick Bennett- Sussex Tech; John Briddell- Sussex Tech; Matt Bennett- Sussex Tech; Shanice Cannon- Seaford; Hailey Parks- Seaford; Anyea Griffin- Woodbridge; Tynetta Washington- Seaford; La’Shyra Williams; Mo-riah Johnson- Sussex Tech

Seaford Stars of the Week

HOURS: SEAFORD

5:30 AM - 11 PM LAUREL

10 AM - 10 PM

CONGRATULATES THE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

SEAFORD 629-6003 LAUREL 875-4477

Male Athlete of the Week- Dustin Venables- Seaford

Seaford’s Dustin Venables had a pair of first place finishes in his team’s win over St. Andrews last Tuesday. Venables placed first in the 50 freestyle and was on the winning 400 freestyle relay team.

Female Athlete of the Week- Taija Maddox- Woodbridge

Taija Maddox netted a team-high 19 points to lead Woodbridge to a road win over Laurel last week. Maddox also scored 18 points in her team’s loss to Indian River on Tuesday.

Seaford Star varsity sports schedules for Dec. 23-39Monday, Dec. 27- Wrestling- Sussex Tech at Tiger Classic, 10:30Tuesday, Dec. 28- Boys’ basketball- Seaford vs. James M. Bennett at Governors

Challenge, 8 p.m., Woodbridge vs. Stephen Decatur at Governors Challenge, 8 p.m., Sussex Tech vs. Crisfield at Governors Challenge, 5 p.m.; wrestling- Sussex Tech at Tiger Classic, 9 a.m.; girls’ basketball- Sussex Tech at JMB Invitational, 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 29- Boys’ basketball- Seaford vs. Fairmont Heights (Md.) at Governors Challenge, 3:30 p.m.; girls’ basketball- Seaford vs. Tower Hill at Pat Borowski Classic, noon, Woodbridge vs. Milford at Pat Borowski Classic, 6 p.m., Sussex Tech at JMB Invitational, 1 p.m.

Seaford Star sports contest voting comes to a close todayThe deadline to vote in the Seaford Star sports contest was today (Thursday) at

noon. The following are the contest leaders as of Monday: Team of the Year- Sussex Tech field hockey team; Story of the Year- Sussex Tech field hockey wins back-to-back state titles; Coach- Nancy Tribbitt; Male Athlete- Desmond Sivels; Female Ath-lete- La’Shyra Williams. Check out the Seaford Star sports Facebook page for current contest results.

Woodbridge wrestling earns 42-30 win over AppoquiniminkThe Woodbridge varsity wrestling team defeated Appoquinimink, 42-30, last Mon-

day. Jose Rodriguez (103) had a pin at 4:54; Nick Matos (112) won by fall at :31; Willie Davis (119) added a pin at 4:48; Patrick Davis (145) won by pin at :13; Luis Nieves (160) recorded a pin at 1:48; James Carter (189) had a pin at 1:00; and Luis Norwood (215) won by fall at 5:03 for the Raiders.

SEAFORD-INDIAN RIVER- Seaford High Assistant Principal Chandra Phillips shows her dedication to both her home school and to the school where her husband is the varsity boys’ basketball coach. The Seaford boys played Indian River recently in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

GOING FOR TWO- The Blue Jays’ Juwan Mullen takes a shot during his team’s road win over Laurel last Tuesday. Mullen, who scored 11 points, was one of three Seaford play-ers to score in double digits. Photo by Mike McClure

Subscribe to the Star for the best local sports coverage.

Woodbridge varsity wrestling team defeats North DorchesterThe Woodbridge varsity wrestling team topped North Dorchester, 51-27, in a non-

conference dual meet last Friday. Jose Rodriguez, Nick Matos, Joquon Smith, Luis Nieves, and John Rivas recorded pins for the Raiders.

Rodriguez (103) had a pin at :32, Rivas (112) won by fall at :49, Smith (125) re-corded a pin at 3:46, Nieves (160) had a pin at 3:18, and Rivas (171) added a pin at :54.

Woodbridge’s Steve Holston (152) won by decision, 4-1, and Willie Davis (119), Lee Hall (135), and Patrick Davis (145) also won by forfeit.


By Lynn Schofer

The Seaford and Laurel High School varsity girls’ basketball teams met on the Blue Jays’ home court last week for the first of two competitions this season. The Seaford girls used their height and speed to out duel the Bulldogs 73-45.

Seaford Coach Tracie Smith was pleased with the win, “We really took the loss to Indian River to heart and came out today and played our game.”

Laurel opened the first quarter of the game keeping pace with Seaford and only trailed by five points at the end of one. In the second quarter, the Blue Jays outscored the Bulldogs, 22-10, mostly on turnovers from the man to man pressure.

In the third quarter, Seaford expanded the lead by nine more points and ended the quarter with a 56-28 lead. In the fourth quarter Laurel evened up with Seaford each scoring 17 points.

“Laurel is a very young team but very

Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball falls to Delaware MilitaryThe Delmarva Christian girls’ basketball team lost to Delaware Military Academy,

50-19, last Saturday. Mary Phillips netted eight points for the Royals in the loss.

The Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game Committee of the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with intellectual dis-abilities (DFRC) and the Delaware Inter-scholastic Football Coaches Association (DIFCA) recently announced the selection of Lake Forest’s Fred Johnson (Gold) and John Wilson of Saint Mark’s as the 2011 Blue-Gold football head coaches.

The 2011 contest will take place on Saturday, June 17 at the University of Delaware. It will be the 56th year of the annual all-star high school football game.

Johnson was an assistant coach on the Gold team in 2008, working with both the offense and defensive line that year. He has great memories of the interactions

DFRC announces Blue-Gold coaching staff for 56th annual football game

with players and buddies, “I remember the Hand and Hand buddy

party and the graduation of the Hand-in-Hand buddies. It was such a pleasure watching all the high school participants interact with their Hand-in-Hand buddies,” Johnson said.

Johnson will be assisted by Dover’s Carlton Brown, Polytech’s David Eilers, Milford’s Mike Tkach, and Lake Forest assistant coach Lou Copio.

Wilson’s grandfather, Joe Kane of-ficiated some of the earliest Blue-Gold games.

“I have a program from the second annual game that he officiated in,” said Wilson.

Laurel’s Madison Chaffinch pulls up for the jump shot in last week’s high school girls’ varsity basketball game in Seaford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford’s Verstel Ponder shoots over Laurel’s Tavietta Ewell for two points in the Seaford win at home last week. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford varsity girls’ basketball team tops Laurel, 73-45, for home win

talented; they are going to be dangerous in another year,” said Smith.

“The difference today is that my girls have the experience of playing together from summer ball.”

Smith remains focused on improving, “Our turnovers were better today and the defense is our ticket. We still want to be more consistent in our shot choices and not force it.”

Seaford was scheduled to take on Delmar on Friday but the game was post-poned.

Seaford scorers: Tyiana Clark eight, Amira Holland four, Asia Coverdale two, Andrea Marshall five, Jade Purnell six, Monshea Murray nine, Tynetta Washing-ton 16, La’Shyra Williams 15, Verstel Ponder four, Keona Hughes two, Darlaine Paul two.

Laurel; Alexis Hudson six, Daneka Dixon seven, Aneela Anjum three, Alexis Hunt seven, Tavietta Ewell two, Madison Chaffinch seven

Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball loses to Delaware MilitaryThe Delmarva Christian boys’ basketball team held a five point advantage in the

final quarter of last Saturday’s game against Delaware Military Academy but it wasn’t enough as the Royals fell, 70-60. Tyler Troyer scored a game-high 28 points in the loss.


Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team tops Cape, falls to SalliesThe Sussex Tech varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Cape Henlopen, 69-63,

last Friday. The Ravens used a 26-19 advantage in the fourth quarter to earn the win. Troy DeShields led all scorers with 26 points, Lavaar Showell scored 12 points, and Toney Floyd added nine points for Sussex Tech.

The Ravens lost to Salesianum, 71-46, in a non-conference game on Saturday. Javon Whaley and Toney Floyd each had seven points for the Ravens.

Sussex Tech girls’ basketball team loses to Cape HenlopenThe Sussex Tech varsity girls’ basketball team was defeated by Cape Henlopen,

61-18, last Friday. Thomeka Floyd and Castaysha Lewis each scored seven points for the Lady Ravens.

Sussex Tech varsity wrestling team falls to Smyrna, 51-16Sussex Tech’s Nick Bennett, John Briddell, Matt Bennett, and Jeff Klabe each won

in their team’s 51-16 home loss to Smyrna last Wednesday. Nick Bennett (125) won, 10-8; Briddell (130) added a 10-5 victory; Matt Bennett (135) won by major decision, 19-5; and Klabe (145) recorded a pin at 3:58.

Woodbridge’s Alana Frisby has the ball after making a steal during her team’s 48-42 win over Laurel. Photo by Mike McClure

Alana Frisby hit a three-pointer to give Woodbridge a 24-20 lead, but Dixon countered with a pair of baskets for a 24-24 tie at the half. Maddox had 10 first half points while Dixon had 11 points.

Trigger hit a three-pointer on a feed from Frisby to open the third quarter and Maddox and West each had four points as Woodbridge went on an 8-0 run to take a 35-26 lead. Hunt scored on a putback to

pull Laurel within five (37-32) through three quarters of play.

Aneela Anjum made a three-pointer and Ewell added a basket to knot the score at 37-37. West made four foul shots and Maddox added a layup to put Woodbridge up, 47-41. The Raiders went on to win, 48-42.

West and Trigger joined Maddox as double digit scorers with 12 points apiece. Hunt had 10 points and Ewell added seven for Laurel.

Girls’ basketball continued

BLUE JAYS- Above, Seaford’s Zak Parks lifts his opponent onto his shoulders just before he puts him to the mat for the pin and six points for the Blue Jays in last week’s home meet against Indian River. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Seaford’s DeRon Wright, right, follows through on a free throw during last Tues-day’s 81-41 win over Laurel. Wright scored eight points to help lead the Blue Jays. Photo by Mike McClure

12/24 L-1:03A H-6:59A L-1:06P H-7:22P 12/25 L-1:50A H-7:50A L-2:00P H-8:10P 12/26 L-2:40A H-8:44A L-2:59P H-9:01P 12/27 L-3:32A H-9:42A L-4:02P H-9:56P 12/28 L-4:27A H-10:44A L-5:10P H-10:56P 12/29 L-5:24A H-11:50A L-6:21P 12/30 H-1:02A L-6:24A H-12:56P L-7:29P

TIDE CHART SHARPTOWN

See more tides at www.saltwatertides.com

4x12.45WEEK 412-23-10

100%Tif

SUD

OKU

AN

SWER

S:

SUDOKUSudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

95% or81%

Tif100%x99%

55% 84%ANSWERS_5x2.25

Week 4

PUZZLE

SOLU

TIO

NS


Seaford Bowling LanesTuesday AM Mixed Fun Bunch 38.5-21.5Getter Dun 34-26Pin Drops 32.5-27.5Sparetimers 27-33The Strikers 25-35Trouble 23-37High games and seriesMike Baker 224Scott Causey 555

Baby Blue JaysNew Beginnings 36-9Jays 26-19Hot Shots 16.5-28.5Strikers 11.5-33.5High games and seriesAdin Chambers 178Carter Anderson 323Alisha Taylor 194, 336

StarTen Pins 46-14Spare Timers 33-27Pin Destroyers 32-28Strike Masters 28.5-31.5Dead Eyes 23-37Strikers 17.5-42.5High games and seriesMason Whitelock 225, 625Kayla Arnett 254, 732

Friday TriosPuppies at Play 34-26Win Lose or Draw 34-26Wolf Pack 33-27Norma’s Crew 32.5-27.57 Up 32-28Terry’s Tigers 30.5-29.5

New Attitude 30-30Strikes and Spares 29-31Can’t Touch This 22.5-37.512 in a Row 22.5-37.5High games and seriesDean Bakus 251Dale Parker 665Shirley Greene 240Elgi Austell 240, 631

Seaford City Lg.Seaford Lanes 41.5-14.5Easy Pickins 33-23Phillips Construction 25-31Guardian Angels 23.5-32.5Git-R-Done 23-33Ruff Ryders 22-34High games and seriesTom Koontz 287Garrett Sammons 791

Senior ExpressCurves Chicks 38.5-17.5Just the Guys 34-22New Comers 32.5-23.5Senior Survivors 31.5-24.5Under Warrenty 29.5-26.5Just Us 29.5-26.5Mighty Pioneers 29.5-26.5Strikers 29.5-26.5Pin Pals 29-27Mission 3 29-27New Crew 28.5-27.5Russ Morgan DDS 26-30Chick’s Rollers 26-30We Don’t Know 26-30Pinbusters 25-31Attitude with Spares 21-35

Kellam’s Crew 20-36Rack Attack 19-37High games and seriesWalter Gayle 287, 771Sylvia Batson 313, 725

Sunday Adult YouthGetter Dun 22-14R and R 22-14Trouble 18-18Pin Destroyers 18-18The MVP’s 16-20Double Trouble 12-24High games and seriesRobert Zoller 279Richard Carlisle 765Theresa Richey 259, 719Ricky Carlisle 291, 784Taylor Richey 235, 681

Tuesday Early MixedSeaford Moose 40-20Payne + Two 37-23Laurel Junction 37-23Just Chillin 36-24Half + Half 34-26Dreamers 33-27Cross Fire 32-28Trouble 30-30Empty Pockets 30-30Bass Ackwards 28-32Vacationers 27-33Down N Out 23-37B Attitudes 22-38High games and seriesTeddy Sherman 292, 799Shelly Sherman 258Debbie Hawrylyshyn 666

Young AdultsLightening 34-18Toy Soliders 32-20Lucky Charms 32-20Dust Balls 26-26Strikes and Spares 26-26

Pin-busters 22-30Just for Fun 20-32New Beginnings 16-36High games and seriesRobert Bay 266Chris Fortin 752Sierra Shockley 239Katie Hickey 658

Wednesday AMLefty Left 44-16Two Plus One 43-17New Bodies 35-25Seaford Lanes 34-26ABC of It 31.5-28.5Lucky Strikes 30-30Bee Movie 29-31Jean and the Guys 26.5-33.5Cougars 21-39High games and seriesBrandon Hopkins 278Emerson Stevens 742Renee Johnson 252, 731

Club 50Gamblers 35-25Three Buddies 35-25The Untouchables 35-25Lucky Strikes 34-26Magic Markers 34-26Pretenders 33.5-26.52-1 33-273 Wise Men 29-31Cowboys 29-31Deal or No Deal 27.5-32.5Hopefuls 26-34Pinbusters 25-35New Friends 22-26High games and seriesRoland Tice 258George Bramble 734Ruth McManus 269, 744

STAR TEAM PHOTO OF THE WEEK- Shown is the state champion Sussex Tech varsity field hockey team. The Ravens recently won the state title for the second straight year. Submitted photo

Next week- ????????????? Send photos and captions to [email protected].

This week in Star sports history 10 YEARS AGO- Brent Evans hit a buzzer beater to lead Seaford to a 61-59 win

over Laurel. Evans had 14 points for the Blue Jays in the win.FIVE YEARS AGO- The Delmar varsity wrestling team came back to defeat Sea-

ford, 36-33, for its first conference win of the season. Donald Poole recorded a pin and Darren Collins won by forfeit to seal the Wildcat win.

The Seaford girls’ basketball team held off a rally by Laurel to win, 45-34. Angie Owens scored 13 points and Bitty Hood had 11 for the Jays.

ONE YEAR AGO- Delmar’s Dylan Shupe signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Delaware.

Seaford Recreation Department to hold Junior Jordan clinicThe Seaford Recreation Department’s Junior Jordan Basketball Clinic, for boys

and girls in grades K-3, will be held on Saturdays in January at the Fred Douglass gym. The cost is $5 per child. Basic fundamentals will be stressed at the clinic. The deadline to register is Dec. 31.

Delaware Rebels 12U Travel baseball to hold tryoutsThe Delaware Rebels Select 12U travel baseball team is conducting tryouts for the

upcoming 2011 tournament season. Any interested 12U players should contact 302-883-4700 for additional information.

Join the over 400 people who like the Laurel Star sports and Seaford Star Sports Facebook pages.

TAKING A SHOT- Laurel sophomore Alexis Hudson is fouled from behind by Seaford’s Asia Coverdale as she takes the shot in last week’s varsity girls’ basketball game in Sea-ford. Photo by Lynn Schofer

Send us your sports scores -

it’s easy!Coaches and parents are

invited to send any team scores that they would like to see featured in the Star. Items can be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to 302-629-9243. Also, check out the Seaford Star sports and Laurel Star sports Facebook pages.

SEAFORD BOWLING LANESNylon Capital Shopping Center

Seaford, DE 302629-9778

Home of Galactic BowlinG


Seaford/Laurel Star Monday/Tuesday varsity sports scoreboardGirls’ basketball- Indian River 60, Laurel 36- Daneka

Dixon led Laurel with 19 points while Alexis Hunt added 12 points

Seaford 62, Polytech 38- La’Shyra Williams netted 19 points, Monshea Murray added 12 points, and Tynetta Wash-ington had 11 for the Blue Jays in the win.

Boys’ basketball- Salisbury School 50, Delmarva Chris-tian 43- Tyler Troyer netted 20 points for the Royals in the loss.

Polytech 64, Seaford 60- Jason Owens led the Blue Jays with 17 points, Andre Allen, had 12, and Rashawn Church added 11 points in the Henlopen South showdown. Polytech led, 32-30 at the half, Seaford held an 18-11 advantage in the third quarter, and the Panthers pulled away in the fourth with a 21-12 advantage.

Laurel 61, Indian River 40- Laurel pulled away from Indian River with a 29-16 advantage in the second half. Shawn Miller and Keenan Mitchell each had 14 points and Deonta’ Nocks added 12 points for the Bulldogs.

Wrestling- Polytech 45, Seaford 19 (Monday)- Ryan Craft (152) recorded a pin at 1:02; Dominique Ayres (119) won by major decision, 12-4; Jamier Powell (103) won, 12-8; and Julio Ramirez (112) won by forfeit for Seaford.

Woodbridge’s Tyrone Parker pulls up for a shot during his team’s game in Delmar on Tuesday. Parker had 22 points in the Raiders’ 49-47 loss. Photo by Mike McClure

Delmar point guard Kevin Trader feeds James Whaley for the game-winning basket in the Wildcats 49-47 home win over Woodbridge. Photo by Mike McClure

By Mike McClure

The Delmar and Woodbridge varsity boys’ basketball teams entered Tuesday’s game in Delmar each looking for the first win of the season. The game went down to the wire with the Wildcats netting a game-winning shot with 7.9 seconds left for the 49-47 victory.

“These guys, they fight, they scrap, they work hard. I told them when you work hard good things will happen,” Del-mar head coach Chad Jones said.

Tevin Jones hit a jumper off a feed from Kevin Trader and Trader made a three-pointer as Delmar went on a 5-0 run to take a 9-4 lead in the first quarter. Woodbridge’s Shai Burbage answered with a three-pointer before the Wildcats’ Frank Braham netted four points as Del-mar held a 13-10 lead through a quarter of play.

In the second quarter, Woodbridge’s George Knight connected for a three-pointer to cut the Delmar lead to two (15-13). The Raiders’ Troy Worthy kept it close with a basket on offense before tak-ing a charge on defense.

Tyrone Parker then hit a three-pointer to knot the score at 20-20. Parker later hit another three-pointer to give Woodbridge the lead.

BLOCKED SHOT- Seaford’s Tynetta Washington blocks the shot of Polytech’s Deborah Sproone in the first quarter of Tuesday’s varsity girls’ basketball game in Seaford. The Lady Jay’s topped Panthers, 62-38. Photo by Lynn Schofer

for the Wildcats. This time Delmar was able to score on the final possession.

“We worked hard, it was an exciting win,” said Jones. “It’s something to build on going into Christmas.”

Jones led Delmar (1-3) with 12 points;

Delmar boys’ basketball nets first win with narrow victory over Woodbridge

Delmar’s Keandre Whaley made a basket on a feed from Shaquor Majors to tie the score at 23-23 with a minute left in the half.

Leon Davis answered with a three-pointer as the Raiders took a 26-23 advan-tage into half-time.

Parker led Woodbridge with eight first half points while Trader netted seven points for Delmar.

Whaley scored four points early in the third quarter for a 29-27 Wildcat lead. Following a three-pointer by Majors, Parker converted a three-point play to tie the game at 32-32. Parker hit a three-pointer at the end of the quarter to put the Raiders on top, 36-34.

Tevin Jones scored five points at the start of the fourth quarter to give Delmar a brief lead (41-40). Parker put Woodbridge up, 47-44, with a three-pointer before Jones answered with a trey to make it 47-47 with 1:37 left in the game.

Woodbridge ran the clock down to un-der a minute, but Delmar’s James Whaley picked up a loose ball and the Wildcats called timeout with 22.1 seconds left. On the next play, Trader found James Whaley for the game-winner with 7.9 seconds re-maining as Delmar held on to win, 49-47.

The game marked the third time in four contests that the game went down to wire

Keandre Whaley had 11 points, nine rebounds, and four steals; and Trader contributed nine points and five assists. Parker scored a game-high 22 points while Worthy pulled down seven rebounds for the Raiders (0-4).

Monshea Murray

Sussex County is keeping animal con-trol services and licensing fees the same for 2011.

County Council, at its Tuesday, Dec. 14 meeting, renewed the County’s an-nual contract for dog control services with Kent County SPCA/Delaware Animal Care & Control. The organization, as it did this year, will continue to investigate complaints, retrieve unleashed dogs and inspect kennel operations on behalf of the County.

Under terms of the contract renewal, Sussex County will pay Kent County SPCA/Delaware Animal Care & Control $669,231 – slightly less than this year’s total - for its services in 2011.

Meantime, dog licenses for next year will be available beginning Jan. 1, and must be obtained for the calendar year by March 1 for dogs 6 months or older. For spayed and neutered dogs, the annual cost will remain $10; for non-spayed and un-neutered dogs, the cost will stay at $15 yearly. Dogs must be current on their ra-bies vaccinations at the time the license is obtained. Fees will be waived for seeing-eye, lead or guide dogs and those that have previously served in a branch of the U.S. military.

Licenses are available in one-, two- and three-year increments, and are valid through Dec. 31 of the expiration year. Owners who fail to comply with the Coun-ty’s licensing requirements face an initial

$50 fine, with a maximum fine of $100 for repeat offenses within a 12-month period.

Applications can be made online or in person. Visit www.sussexcountyde.gov and click on the “Buy Your Dog License Today” link on the lower right side of the main page, or stop by the County Admin-istrative Offices building, 2 The Circle, in Georgetown, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For questions about dog control ser-vices and licensing requirements, call 855-7380.


Representative Mike Castle participates in launch of ‘No Labels’ Delaware Congressman Mike Castle

will participate in the highly anticipated launch of No Labels, a centrist political advocacy organization.

Rep. Castle joined with elected officials from across the country to help officially kick-off the start of No Labels, an orga-nization that advocates for putting aside partisan labels in the interest of moving the country forward on a variety of crucial policy issues.

Congressman Castle spoke on a panel that debated issues related to electoral re-form which covered topics ranging from disclosure requirements for political expen-ditures and special interest organizations to non-partisan redistricting. Rep. Castle has long been an advocate for increased trans-parency in the election process and was a co-sponsor of the DISCLOSE Act, which requires corporations and organizations who run political advertisements to dis-

close their top donors. Rep. Castle, along with Representative John Tanner (D-TN), also introduced the Redistricting Trans-parency Act of 2010, legislation aimed at turning congressional redistricting over to state run, non-partisan commissions as op-posed to the highly partisan gerrymander-ing system currently in place.

“Electoral reform has always been an interest of mine because I believe that our

citizens deserve to participate in elections that are as fair and transparent as possible,” Rep. Castle said.

He continued, “Whether it is increased disclosure requirements or redistricting reform, there are steps that can be taken to ensure that we are improving our election processes so that our country will continue to serve as the model for fair, democratic elections.”

Sussex County keeping animal control licensing fees the same

DIRECTV will pay restitutionThe Attorney General’s Office an-

nounced that Delaware has joined 48 other states and the District of Columbia in a settlement with satellite television provider DIRECTV to resolve allegations of decep-tive advertising and unfair sales practices.

In addition to paying $13,250,000 to the participating states, DIRECTV will also pay restitution to consumers and make changes to its business practices. Dela-ware’s Consumer Protection Fund will receive $185,000.

Complaints against DIRECTV alleged that the company:

• Did not clearly disclose to consum-ers the price that the consumer would be charged and the commitment term that the consumer would be required to keep DI-RECTV services;

• Did not clearly disclose to consumers limitations on getting a certain price for DIRECTV;

• Enrolled consumers in additional contracts or contract terms without clearly

disclosing the terms to the consumer;• Enrolled consumers in additional con-

tracts when replacing defective equipment;• Did not clearly disclose to consumers

that they would automatically renew a sea-sonal sports package; and

• Offered cash back to consumers when the consumer would actually receive bill credits

Consumers who have complaints against DIRECTV involving conduct after Jan. 1, 2007 that is addressed in the settle-ment can file a claim for restitution di-rectly through DIRECTV at www.directv.com/ag or by calling 1-800-DIRECTV.

They can also file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office by visit-ing www.attorneygteneral.delaware.gov, calling the Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 1-800-220-5424, or sending an e-mail to [email protected].

The deadline for filing restitution claims is June 9, 2011.

Gas LinesGas prices held

steady throughout the week, yet re-mained at 2010 highs a week before year-end holiday travel. The national average price of regular grade gasoline was $2.98 Friday, a 2010 high, yet un-changed from a week ago. However, prices remain 9 cents higher than a month ago and 39 cents above year-ago prices.

As Americans pack their bags for their road trips to visit their family and friends for Christmas and New Year’s, they are seeing pump prices that are nearly $1.35 a gallon higher than they were “during the twelve days of Christ-mas in 2008.”

Crude Oil PricesDespite a brief run above $90 a bar-

rel during intraday trading a week ago

Monday, crude has been unable to sustain a run at a new two-year high

(a two-year high of $90.76 was achieved during intraday trading

on December 7) last week.

A look ahead“One week before Christ-

mas motorists are undoubtedly feeling the pinch (or the Grinch) at the pump. Yet, despite the recent spike in gas prices, most people will not change their holiday travel plans,” said Jana L. Tidwell, AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesper-son.

Local pricingOn Tuesday gas stations from Del-

mar to Greenwood were selling regu-lar gasoline in a range from $2.939 to $3.089 a gallon. The low and the high are both the same as a week ago.

AAA will not issue a report the next two weeks.

Regular Unleaded Gasoline & Crude Oil prices

12/19/10 Week ago Year ago

National $2.98 $2.97 $2.59Delaware $3.03 $3.03 $2.53

12/17/10 Week ago Year ago

Oil Barrel $88.02 $87.79 $74.00

BUS TRIP - Several members of the Delmar New Century Club took a bus trip to the group’s national headquarters in Washington, D.C. They spent time at the Gaylord Hotel in the National Harbor and attended a Christmas Tea at headquar-ters where they met the international president of GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs), Carlene Garner. From left are Lydia Livingston, Sandy Davis, Doris Mackey and Brenda Morris.

RAM DELI MARKET& Central Ave. Package Store

511 North CeNtral ave. laurel, De 19956

302875-9233

Holiday SpecialsHunt BrotHers Pizzza

Large Cheese Pizza $5Large 1 Topping Pizza $6Up To 10 Toppings & Any 2 Liter Soda

$949 NO COUPON REQUIRED

Full Line of Grocery, Beer, Wine & LiquorsHot & CoLd deLi

Each additional topping $1

www.huntbrotherspizza.com

Seaford Commons Shopping Center, Seaford, DE

Our Family Wishes You A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

Find Everything Your Pet Wants Here!

Middletown Crossing 302-376-1616Rehoboth, DE 302-226-2300Milford, DE 302-424-8373Smyrna, DE 302-653-1515Seaford, DE 302-628-1001 Seaf. Commons S.C., 22836 Sussex Hwy.

Mon.-Sat. 9 am - 9 pm

Sunday 10 am - 5 pm


Panayi “Pete” Stephanos, a second-year elementary education student at Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus and his dog Kyzer are working to improve children’s reading skills.

Stephanos, of Lewes, chose to volun-teer for Literacy Education Assistance Pups (L.E.A.P) after receiving an assign-ment in one of his courses requiring him to complete 10 hours of service learning using children’s literature as a basis to im-prove the community.

The goal of the L.E.A.P. program is to “improve the literacy skills of children, and grow their enthusiasm for reading, through the assistance of therapy dog teams as literacy mentors.”

This Lewes-based program was found-ed by Lesley Bowers in the fall of 2004 and tutoring began in January 2005. The program uses dogs as a way to motivate young readers.

Depending on the age and ability level of the child, either the child will read to the dog or the dog owner will read to the child.

Bowers said that she based the format of the L.E.A.P program on the Dogs Edu-cating and Assisting Readers (D.E.A.R.) program which she helped start in Laurel, Md. in 2000.

In order to become L.E.A.P volunteers, Stephanos and Kyzer, his English Mastiff, attended weekly training sessions for a

month. Stephanos also made a commit-ment to participate in the program at least six times a year which will give him far more hours than the 10 required for the course.

“I was trying to do something outside of the box,” explained Stephanos. “I thought it would be good for Kyzer and the kids would enjoy it, too.”

So far, they have attended one reading session at the Rehoboth Beach Public Li-brary which Stephanos really enjoyed.

“It’s been rewarding; the one time I was able to go was worth the many hours of preparation,” he said. “A lot of times, it is hard to tell if kids are getting some-thing out of a program or lesson. With the L.E.A.P program, I can immediately see the impact it is having on them.”

At 170 pounds, Kyzer was consider-ably larger than the other dogs at the ses-sion and Stephanos had worried that the children might be scared of him. His fears turned out to be unfounded because Kyzer got along very well with the children.

Now that the semester is over, Stepha-nos plans to dedicate more time to volun-teering with L.E.A.P.

Stephanos only needs two more classes to complete his associate degree at Dela-ware Tech; he is dually enrolled at Wilm-ington University in the spring 2011 se-mester to begin taking classes he needs for a bachelor’s degree in education.

Delaware Tech student Panayi “Pete” Stephanos poses with fellow L.E.A.P volunteer, his dog Kyzer.

‘Man’s best friend’ helps children’s reading skills

Let us create your Dream Kitchen. Call us today.

302-629-3166Corner of Arch & State Sts., Seaford, DE

The Creative Kitchens family of Casey Hardesty and Alaina

Mills wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Ready to Buy.... Ready to Sell...... Ready for RE/MAX

1310 Bridgeville Hwy.,

Seaford, DE office 302628-2500

Merry ChristmasWishing you a season filled with lots of love, laughter and joy.

Looking forward toa prosperous 2011.

Brenda Rambo cell 302236-2660

Kevin Thawleycell 302258-6455

Trey Hardesty cell 302236-3344

1310 Bridgeville Hwy.Seaford, DE


A Christmas nutcracker tale, of a different sortFollows a short vignette in

which all of the four characters play their parts perfectly. Nothing in the vignette was planned before the action took place — it was all improvisation. But in a broad sense, the characters have been in rehearsal for years, decades even. If there had been a script, it could have been based on scenes from my life.

Act I, which takes place in the produce section of a large grocery store. A lone woman stands in front of a display of nuts. The table on which the nuts are arranged is decorated with green, red and white bunting; it’s plain that the display is meant to appeal to people who are planning their Christmas baking.

In the interest of maintaining my façade of sanity, I’ll not get into the specifics of the dialog in this act. No one wants to read what a woman says to a table full of nuts; no woman who talks to tables full of nuts wants people to read what she has said. Suffice it to say that that lone woman de-cided on two bags of pecans, shelled, and two bags of hazelnuts, unshelled.

Act II, in a warm but cluttered kitchen. On the counter are two bags of pecans, on the table are two bags of hazelnuts. That same lone woman stands near the table, staring at the hazelnuts. Her husband, who has never talked to a table full of nuts, en-ters through the back door.

“I bought these hazelnuts,” says the woman in greeting. “But we don’t have a nutcracker. I don’t have any idea how I’m

going to get them open.”The man, silent, as he often is, exits,

not, as it turns out, because he doesn’t want to be involved in yet another domes-tic emergency, but rather because he has a solution.

He reappears several minutes later and hands to his wife, who is still staring at the hazelnuts, a yellow plastic nutcracker. Despite the season, the nutcracker bears no resemblance to a handsome soldier. It doesn’t plie, the silent man and lone wom-an don’t pirouette.

Act III, the next morning in that same kitchen. The two bags of hazelnuts, one of which is now open, are still on the table. That lone woman has the yellow nutcrack-er in her right hand and is struggling to crack a hazelnut. The nut, small and slip-pery, keeps sliding out from the pincers. After several tries, she gives up. Instead of hazelnut brittle, she makes cookies.

Act IV, several days later in a car. The woman, no longer lone, is driving; in the passenger seat is her father and in a back

seat is her mother. The sun is shining and the three people are enjoying good conver-sation.

“Remind me,” says the woman,” to get your nutcracker when I drop you off. I have all those hazelnuts that I want to crack.”

“Don’t count on me to remind you,” says the mother. “I’m no good at remem-bering.”

The father says nothing.Act V, in that same car but several

hours later, on their return trip. The sun is still shining, the conversation still interest-ing.

“Don’t forget to get the nutcracker,” says the father, about five minutes before the car will reach his home. The woman, who had forgotten all about it, thanks him and promises to do her best.

Act VI, in the driveway of the home of the father and mother. The woman says her farewells and begins walking out of the driveway toward her car, which is parked on a side street.

Her mother’s voice calls her back toward the car and to where the mother and father are walking toward the house. “Your father says not to forget the nut-cracker,” the mother says. “It’s in the kitchen, on the windowsill on the left side of the sink.”

As the woman, shaking her head at her own forgetfulness, heads into the house, the lights fade. The curtain slowly falls. There’s no guarantee, but surely thunder-ous applause follows.

I guess that it comes as no surprise that

the woman in this vignette was in fact me. It was I who stood in the store, staring at and mumbling about a table full of nuts, and who bought two bags of hazelnuts with absolutely no consideration of the fact that I would have to crack them.

It was my husband who, as always, came to the rescue, this time with a yellow plastic nutcracker. The depth and extent of problems that he is able to solve never fail to astound me.

It was my mother who knew exactly where her nutcracker was and who di-rected me toward it. And it was my father who remembered and who reminded me — twice — to get it.

Where would I be without the good folks who surround me? I can tell you where: In my kitchen, staring at two bags of uncracked hazelnuts, maybe even talk-ing to them, without any hope of nut brittle for this Christmas.

Thanks to all of you, so much. To show my gratitude, there will be a little some-thing extra, nutty and breakable, in your Christmas cards this year.

As for the two nutcrackers, the yellow plastic one that my husband found in his shed and the silver metal one that belongs to my mother, they will both be returned to their proper homes.

There, they will have all winter, spring, summer and fall to dream of the possibility that next Christmas, any vignette in which they are involved features a beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and her dancing flow-ers rather than a forgetful woman and two bags of nuts.

Despite the sea-son, the nutcracker bears no resem-blance to a hand-some soldier.

Lynn Parks

www.studiojaed.com

ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS FACILITIES SOLUTIONS

DASA ad.indd 1 9/22/2010 9:08:08 AM

The time to scout out home health care is before you havesurgery. Choose Peninsula Home Care forcoordinated care that includes skillednursing, physical therapy, occupationaltherapy and more – and the experience tohelp you manage your Medicare andinsurance claims.

For 25 years Peninsula Home Care has been the choice of more than 30,000 patientson the Lower Shore. Be prepared for anything recovery throws your way.

Peninsula Home Care will be there for you. Scout’s honor.

Serving Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties in MD & Sussex County in DE since 1985.

Peninsula Home Care. Getting better all the time.

www.pen insu lahomecare .com

Sussex County 302-629-4914

Wicomico & Somerset Counties 410-543-7550 Worcester County 410-208-4828 Clarke and Esther Hastings 34618 Horsey Church Road, Laurel, Delaware

Hastings’ Butcher Shop

302 875-7431 Hours:

Thurs.-Fri. 9-4:30; Sat. 9-1

W ishing you and yours a happy holiday season filled with love and plenty of

Christm as spirit. W e feel so blessed to be a part of this caring com m unity. T hank you for your business and friendship. W e look

forward to seeing you again in the new year!


Seaford Library unveils Donor Recognition Display On Dec. 10, the anniversary of the

grand opening of the Seaford Library and Cultural Center, the community gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the Donor Recognition Display.

Attendees included board members, Friends of the Seaford Library, donors, members of the Steering committee and State Representative Danny Short.

Kay Wheatley, chairperson of the board, gave credit to the Steering Com-mittee and their co-chairs, Barbara Allen and Betty Wilbanks, for the considerable effort in raising funds for construction of the new facility.

Barbara Allen thanked the Friends of the Library for their donation of the Do-nor Recognition Display given in honor of former Friends President Faye T. Carey, and mentioned Warren Allen who accepted the role of honorary chairman of the steering committee. She pointed out that the display is a tribute to all the Seaford residents, as well as those outside of Seaford who have made it possible to have such a beautiful Library.

Betty Wilbanks stated that the Display lists everyone who made the building of this library possible.

She also called attention to the contin-

ued efforts by two long-standing board members, Edie Villasenor and Rose Ad-ams, who “put the wheels in motion” and labored many years to bring about con-struction of the new facility.

She then read the quote attributed to Lady Bird Johnson “Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. The only entrance re-quirement is interest.”

Partners in Recognition, of Fort Lara-mie, Ohio designed and built the display.

Kay Wheatley cited first year statis-tics which fully demonstrate the need for this larger facility: 121,076 total visitors, 23,328 computer users, 608 meeting room events, 11,070 meeting room attendees; circulation: 79,297 books, 2,840 maga-zines, 5,187 CDs and audio books, and 19,558 DVDs and movies.

Wheatley presented the members of the Steering Committee with a plaque commemorating their dedication of time and effort to raise the construction funds.

Peggy Boyd, current president of the Friends, then dedicated the paving of bricks, donated by library patrons, and in-vited all to light refreshments in the War-ren Allen room.

Barbara Allen and Betty Wilbanks receive a plaque from Board President Kay Wheatley as Edie Villasenor looks on.

Lorraine Miller points out the brick she donated to Peggy Gum and Peggy Boyd. Pat Shannon looks over the names of donors on the Donor Recognition Display.


Justin Garey and Lindsey Smith

Smith, Garey to wed in June

Mr. Gary Smith and Ms. Sherry Smith of Seaford are honored to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsey Mae Smith, to Justin Ramsdell Garey.

Lindsey, a graduate of Seaford Senior High School, attends Wesley College, and will graduate in May with her bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Justin is the son of Larry and Linda Garey of Houston. He is a graduate of Milford High School and the University of Delaware with a degree in history and philosophy. Justin is a captain in the United States Air Force and is stationed at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss., where Justin and Lindsey will reside as a newly married couple.

A June wedding is planned.

Top tips for decorating safely for the holidays

With the winter holiday season here, many people will rely on electricity to decorate their homes and businesses. To ensure the season is celebrated safely, Del-marva Power offers the following electri-cal and fire safety tips:

• When decorating outside, make certain you and any objects you may be carrying, such as a ladder, do not come into contact with power lines. Carry lad-ders and other equipment parallel to the ground.

• Use only non-combustible or flame-resistant tree decorations.

• If using a live or cut tree, water the tree daily and remember to keep it away from fireplaces and other heat sources. Heated rooms dry trees out quickly, creat-ing fire hazards.

• Look for and eliminate potential dan-ger spots near candles, fireplaces, trees and/or electrical connections.

• Inspect electrical decorations before using them and replace any that are dam-aged.

• Never use more than three standard–size sets of lights per single extension cord.

• Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety by nationally recognized laboratories such as Under-writer’s Laboratory (UL).

• Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.

• To avoid injuries, be sure to follow directions carefully when using artificial snow sprays.

• Turn off all electrical decorations before going to bed or when leaving your house or business.

• Consider replacing traditional holiday lighting with light emitting diode (LED) lights. LEDs generate little or no heat, can last up to ten times longer and use up to 95% less energy. It’s estimated that op-erating 2,500 LED holiday lights for six hours would cost about ten cents.

For more information about staying safe around electricity, visit www.del-marva.com.

Heritage Islands Park in networkThe National Park Service an-

nounces the addition of Kingman and Heritage Islands Park as the 171st site in the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. Network sites include parks, refuges, museums, his-toric communities, vessels and trails that offer a connection to cultural and natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Kingman and Heritage Islands Park is also a partner site along both the Captain John Smith Chesapeake and Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trails.

Kingman and Heritage Islands Park, a project of the District of Columbia Office of the Deputy Mayor for Plan-ning and Economic Development in coordination with Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region, offers trails for walking and bicycling through 50 acres of natural island habitat. The islands lie in the Anacostia River in northeast Washington, D.C., and pro-vide shelter and nesting for over 100 bird species, including heron, eagle, and osprey. The park provides access for canoe and kayak users. Park visitors also enjoy fishing the Anacostia from multiple points along the river banks and from boardwalk bridges.

The Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network sites are the special places where people can experience the authentic Chesapeake – its spectacular natural areas, its unique contributions to America’s history, its maritime heri-tage. To learn more about the network, and Kingman and Heritage Islands Park, visit www.baygateways.net.

Send us your news itemsSend items to [email protected].

Send photos as attachments in the jpg format. Items may also be mailed to Morning Star Publi-cations, Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973. Deadline is one week before preferred publication date. Items are used on a first-come basis.

May you enjoy a beautiful holiday season with the ones you love most.

Thanks for giving us so much to celebrate this year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

His & Hers Hairstylist, Inc. 30599 Sussex Hwy. Laurel, DE

302-875-4616 Linda & Ginny

Open Tues thru Sat

May your holiday deliver all the gifts that really count - Peace, Love, Friendship and Joy.

For the gift of your loyal, never-ending friendship and business, we are truly grateful.

LAUREL PETROLEUM, INC.

302-875-7531Your dependable hometown heating

oil distributor for over 54 years.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

wishing you peace, harmony and joy at this magical time of year.

Convertible & Vinyl Tops - Headliners Seat Repairs - Boat Seats - Custom Work

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

1321 MIddLEFoRd RoAd, SEAFoRd302-629-9416

LOSTCAT, semi-long haired white male, 15 yrs. old, declawed, lost in Atlanta Estates area,Nov. 19. 628-8532. 12/2

GIVE-AWAYFREE HORSE MANURE, great for gardens, shrub-beries. 337-3840. 12/16

3 JAZ DISCS & Several ZIP disks. No longer used. Call Tina, 629-9788. 12/16

LARGE TV in beautiful wood cabinet. Works fine. 629-3702. 11/18

ARMSTRONG PIANO, full size, early 1900’s, very good con., U must haul. 536-7002. 11/18

HELP WANTED

PART-TIME CHURCH BUSINESS MANAGER

General ledger entries, financial reporting and man-agement.

Supervision of office and maintenance staffs.

Minimum requirements:- Associates degree in

accounting or equivalent accounting experience.

- Personnel management experience. Interviews to

begin immediately.Applications accepted

until December 31. Send letter of reference and re-sume to: St. John’s UMC, PO Box 299, Seaford, DE 19973. 12/16/3tc

NOTICE

SKI TELLURIDE, CO., with the Salisbury Ski Club. Week of 1/29/11. Call 410-251-0083, or visit the Trips/Activities page at www.salisburyskiclub.com. 11/11

COMPUTERS

WANTEDRAINBOW VACUUM CLEANER, good cond., used. 542-8847 or 542-8824. 12/2

NEWSPAPER RACKSIn Good Condition

for tab-size publications. Not interested in coin-operated. Call Karen at 629-9788.

DONATIONS OF VEHI-CLES OR BOATS for faith-based charity that produces life-changing results with troubled young men. Tax de duc tible (501C-3). Del. Teen Challenge, 629-2559.

AUTOMOTIVE4 CAR TIRES, 185-65-R-14, asking $60. 262-0481. 12/23

4 DUNLAP AT 20 Grand trek tires, P245/75R16, $30. 875-1682. 11/18

BOATSSTAINLESS STEEL PROP for 1-15 Johnson Outboard, $125. 875-3115. 12/16

1985 BAYLINER 28’ Cabin Cruiser, new eng. & out-drive, sleeps 6. $7995 OBO. Stored at Sturgis Marine. 540-869-1979. 12/16

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES

LOST-IN-SPACE talking ac-tion large robot New in box. $20. 628-1880. 12/23

TRADING CARDS, vari-ous football & baseball, 1974-present. Want list filled. Prices vary. 875-5667. 12/23

‘71 LAUREL H.S. GRAD PHOTO, $40. 841--9274. 12/16

STAR WARS & STAR TREK Items. John Wayne movies & books. MLB baseball, NFL fooball & Nascar stocking stuffers NY Yankee books. Louis L’Amour paperbacks. Caned bottom Rocker. 875-2781. 12/16

LONGABERGER BAS-KETS & Pottery, Byers Car-olers. 846-9788. 12/9

FOR SALEHANDMADE BEAUTIFUL MANGER w/porcelain fig-ures in lg wooden box, $60. 628-1880. 12/23

POLAROID DIGITAL CAM-ERA, needs battery, $10. 628-1880. 12/23

TOOL CHEST, Craftsman Roll-Around, top & bottom, $75. 875-1862. 12/23

LIONEL TRAIN SET, $95. 410-883-3734. 12/16

FREE CLASSIFIEDS*(For Subscribers - Personal Use Only)

*Some exceptions such as homes for rent or sale

Deadline: Monday, 2 p.m.Businesses: $4.50 per inch

Line ads ($9.00 minimum)Boxed (Display) Ads: $6.50/inch

Legals: $6.50 per inchNot responsible for typographical errors after first insertion

Call: 629-9788Or E-mail: [email protected]


Classifieds

A GREAT JOB AND SO MUCH MORE

Perdue Farms, Inc. is currently seeking the following positions at our Milford, DE facility:

ELECTRICIANCandidates will maintain, diagnose, repair, perform preventative maintenance on and install electrical equipment at the facility. Requirements include a HS degree or equivalent; shop math knowledge; and ability to read/interpret blueprints and schematics.

ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN/ELECTRICIANWe’re looking for a detail-focused, technically adept individual to maintain, repair and replace weighing and labeling equipment in a fast-paced environment. Scale accuracy and 3-5 years’ experience in a food processing setting required. Professional certifi cations, vocational training, PLC background and/or electrical/electronic experience highly desirable.

REFRIGERATION TECHCandidates will operate and maintain two-stage ammonia refrigeration systems; and maintain HVAC, PSM programs and water conditioning systems. Requirements include troubleshooting knowledge for ammonia systems and electrical systems. Preferred qualities include 3-5 years of experience in ammonia refrigeration; HS degree or equivalent; and knowledge of high-pressure boilers.

Perdue offers: competitive pay; medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company-paid match; and paid vacation and holiday time.

Apply in person:255 N. Rehoboth

Boulevard, Milford, DEMonday-Friday, [email protected]

Perdue is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.perdue.com

© 2010 NAS(Media: delete copyright notice)

Seaford Star3” x 5”B&W

Christmas Wreaths

Beautiful, Natural, Plain or Trimmed16-35 inch in diameter $6 & upGrave mounds

18-36 inch long $15 & upCrosses &

Christmas trees 24 inch long

roPinG, WindoW & door sWaGs &

KissinG BaLLs

JOHN WIEST LANDSCAPINGLocated at 4917 Briarhook Rd., Seaford, DE - OPEN 7 DAYS

NOON ‘TIL DARK302-629-8799

(From Stein Hwy. turn onto Atlanta Rd.go 2 1/2 miles turn left onto Briarhook,

7/10 mi. on right)

View Website for Additional Info, Complete Ads, Terms & Pictures!

Allen & MarshallAuctioneers and Appraisers, LLC“The Auction Experts”

Dave Allen Auctioneer 410-835-0384 www.AllenMarshallAuctions.com

3 Auctions by Allen & Marshall AuctioneersLarge Public Multi-Estate Auction

Fri., Jan. 7th at 4 PM - 8000 Esham Road, Parsonsburg, MD Sterling Silver, Primitives, Antique & Modern Furniture, Decoys,

Exquisite selection of Cut Crystal, and More!!

Large Multi-Estate Tool/Equipment AuctionFri., Jan. 28th at 4 PM - 8000 Esham Road, Parsonsburg, MD

JD 2010 Tractor, JD 1020 Tractor, 16ft enclosed dual axle trailer, Box Truck Lawn Mowers, Tools, Equipment and more!!

Allen & Marshall Auctions 5th AnnualFirearm & Men’s Night Out Auction

Fri., Feb. 4th, 2011 at 5 PM - 8000 Esham Road, Parsonsburg, MD ALL ITEMS SOLD ABSOLUTE WITH NO MINIMUM AND NO RESERVE!!High quality selection of over 150 Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols and Military items, to include: Colt 1949 Pocket Revolver Presented

to Capt. H. W. Copcutt 9th NY Regt. in 1861, Colt 1851 Navy, Colt 1860 Army, Colt 1862 Pocket Navy Revolvers, Colt Pre War Single Action Army (1901), 6 Parker Bros. 12 & 10 GA shotguns,

Beretta 686 Whitewing 20 GA O/U, Beretta BL-3 12 GA O/U, Browning Citori 12 GA O/U, SKB 585 12 GA O/U, Browning A5 12

GA Mag, Westley Richards London 7 GA BP SBS, Winchester 1873 .32 WCF Lever Action, Winchester 1892 Lever Action, Remington Rand Model 1911 .45 cal pistol. Several AR-15’s including DPMS

Panther Arms SASS .223 (NIB), DPMS LR-308, Rock River Arms Elite Operator .223 & .308 (NIB), Bushmaster M4 .223 (NIB), Two 4 Wheelers, Boats, 2004 Ford F250 XLT, Gun Cabinets & more!!

Quality Consignments being accepted. Firearms must be consigned by 1/1/11 to receive discounted commission rate as low as 10%.

In the Midst of the Hurrying and Scurying...

Take Time to Remember the True Reason for the Season...

Stop and Celebrate Christ's Birth.

Merry Christmas

BUS DIRECTORY PAGE

BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY

ATTORNEYS

CALL 302-856-7777 www.fywlaw.com

28 The Circle,Georgetown, DE

Auto Accident Injuries Real Estate Settlements • Divorce Wills & Estates • Criminal Defense

Traffic Tickets - DUIs

Fuqua, Yori and Willard, PA

IRRIGATION

Finish Site Work Complete Irrigation Systems

Sod Laying & Seeding Exterior Lighting

Ponds, Mulching, Concrete Pavers

RICHARD E. WILLIAMS 302-530-3376

R & L Irrigation Services

SEAFOOD

302 629-0444 800-492-0444 Fax 302-629-0745 504 Bridgeville Rd., Seaford, DE Mon-Thurs. 10-6, Fri & Sat 10-7

WATER TREATMENT

Delmarva’s #1 Water Treatment Dealer

Also Offering Premium Spring Water 410.742.3333 800.439.3853

sharpwater.com

TAX SERVICE

302-629-4548 Donald L. Short, Owner

1004 W. Stein Hwy.Nylon Capital Shopping Ctr., Seaford, DE

Fax: 302-628-0798 - www.jacksonhewitt.com Independently Owned & Operated 320 W. DuPont Hwy. Ste. 2

Millsboro, DE 19966 302-934-9450

31A Creamery Lane Easton, MD 21601 410-819-6990

CONCRETE • DRIVEWAYS • GARAGES

• SIDEWALKS • PATIOS

Licensed & Insured

Mark Donophan

MR. CONCRETE 410-742-0134

Free Estimates

EMPLOYMENT

302-628-0767 1004 W. Stein Hwy.Nylon Capital

Shopping Ctr., Seaford, DE Donald L. Short, Owner/Sales

320 W. DuPont Hwy. Ste. 2, Millsboro, DE 19966

302-934-9450

To Advertise In This Directory Call

302-629-9788Only $10.00 Per Week

(3 Month Minimum)

BARBER/BEAUTY

Healthy Hair with a Healthy Glow Men - Women - Children

Call For Appt. Open Tuesday thru Sunday

302-629-4281 Seaford, Delaware

Healthy Hair Clinique

Remind People You Are Here For Them !

Your Ad Could Be Here!

Call The Star To ADVERTISE! 629-9788

CONTRACTORS

�

WEIGHT LOSS

Why Weight? Make the Transitions Today!

Are you ready to commit

to a Lifestyle change?

You owe it to yourself to check out this program!

Call 302-245-1492 for Info

Pick Up A FREE copy of the Stars’ B RIDAL P LANNER

WEDDINGS 951

Norman Eskridge Highway

Seaford 629- 9788

Getting Married? Stop By The Star Office

ELECTRICIAN Ken’s Electrical

Service

No Job Too Small! 20 Years Experience

Leave a Message!

629-3795

All Residential Wiring

Cell 228-5435

COPIES PHOTO COPIES

10 ¢ EACH The Seaford/Laurel Star 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy.

Seaford, DE 19973 302-629-9788

Self Service Photo Copies

10¢ per pg Morning Star Publications

951 Norman Eskridge Highway Behind County Bank 302-629-9788

PHOTO COPIES

LANDSCAPING

Superior Service at Reasonable RatesOwner Operated • 15 Years ExperienceLandscape Design & Installation

Landscape Maintenance • Irrigation Paver Patios, Walkways & Fire Pits

302-337-820220478 Atlanta Rd., Bridgeville, DE

Licensed & Insured

PRINTING/PROMOS

FARM & HOME

M-F 7:30-6; Sat. 8-4 Full Service Nursery:

• Ponds • Mulch • Shrubs • Stones • Trees • Lawn & Gdn. Supplies

Full Service Store: • Pet Food • Livestock Equip. • Flags • Wild Bird Seed & Feeders • Giftware • Rowe Pottery • Candles • Clothing

U.S. 13 N., Seaford 302-629-9645 • 800-564-5050

BEAUTY/BARBER

Donna Brown

239 E. Market Street Laurel, DE 19956

Call for an appointment!

BOAT SALESMid Shore Boat Sales

“A BOAT FOR EVERY BUDGET”New Owners: Jerry Banks & Chad Miller Authorized G-3, Suzuki & Yamaha Dealer

Full Service Sales & Parts DepartmentsCustom Shrink Wrap, Winterization,

Bottom Paint & Boat Storage

11430 Trussum Pond Road, LaurelMon.-Fri. 8-5; Sat. 8-noon

875-8099www.midshoreboatsales.com

CONSTRUCTIONK&B

Construction, Inc.

Brian Papp 337-8186

Owned & Operated with 27 Years ExperienceApproved

Custom Homes • AdditionsSheds • Roofing & Siding

Garages • Porches • Decks & More

PEST CONTROL(302)846-2295

Frank & Sandy Honess • Delmar, DEwww.ladybugpm.com

Pests, Termites, Bed Bugs, Dry Zone Systems

Don’t Get Bugged, call Ladybug MOTEL

SUNRISE MOTEL 22512 SUSSEX HWY. SEAFORD, DE 19973.

LOW WEEKLY RATE, START FROM $ 199.99 & UP. DAILY ROOM RATE

START FROM $ 39.99 & UP .

302-628-0155 302-629-5511

LANDSCAPINGServing Delmarva since 1990

All State Land Design & Maintenance

• Landscaping • Fall Cleanup• Mulch, Sod • Tree Removal• Plant & Tree Installs

POWERWASHING302-827-2607 (office)302-344-6774 (cell)

PAINTINGCOUNTRY COLOR

PAINTINGInterior & Exterior

Licensed & InsuredCALL JOE

628-3373302-258-7750

Fast, Neat, Reasonable & Reliable

10x10 room - $75 SpecialOne Coat - One Color - Materials Extra

KIT. SS TRIPLE BOWL SINK, beautiful, equipped for garbage disposal, incl. faucets & sprayer, exc. cond., $95 OBO. 858-7815.

LADIES 26” COASTER BIKE, Dk. Blue, bew tires & tubes. Gently used. Call 956-0086 or [email protected]. 12/16

PACK N PLAY, lovingly used, early generation $20.Infant saucer play seat, hardly used $20. Will com-bine $35. Call 956-0086 or [email protected].

BIKE, Specialized Hard Rock Hybrid, med. frame, 18 spd., exc. cond., $200 firm. 841-9274. 12/16

GENERATOR, 2000W Peak, 4 stroke/87cc, EPA approved motor, 1.5 galloncapacity fuel tank, 120v/15 amp AC outlet. $95. 875-8192. 12/16

GARMIN NUVI 200 naviga-tor, VGC purchased in 2007 $35. 875-8192. 12/16

KENMORE DISHWASHER, Tall Tub, under counter, white, works well, $50. 337-3447. 12/16

QUEEN 19” deep pillow top mattress & box spring. Bed frame incl. Like new, rarely slept upon. $200. 956-0086 [email protected], Troy Bilt, rear tine, $450. Murray lawn mower, 52” cut, $300. 875-3115. 12/16

LG. POTTED HOUSE-PLANT, live, $10. New plants in glass vases, $5 ea. 875-3115. 12/16

10” RADIAL ARM SAW, Craftsman, on roll-around stand. Great cond., $175. 846-9788. 12/16

WRIST WATCH, Invicta brand, new, never out of box. Lists $325, Best offer. 629-8081. 12/9

WEIGHT BENCH, BRAND NEW, sells for $99, best of-fer. 629-8081. 12/9

XMAS TREE & Decorations & misc. access. 9’ Blue Ridge Fir; $10 OBO. 628-3982. 12/9

PLAY STATION 2 GAMES. Great Christmas gifts! Can be sold separately. Mint cond. 629-5225. 12/9

BAKERS RACK, 77”H, 31” W, 4 shelves, w/blond wood deck & 2 drawers in middle $100 OBO. 628-0617. 12/9

EXERCISE BIKE, $20 OBO. 628-0617. 12/9

CONSOLE 32” TV, for best offer. Must see to appreci-ate. 629-7222. 12/9

PANASONIC PAPER FAX & Copy Machine Extra ribbons & instruction manuals, exc. cond. $60. 846-9788. 12/9

SUNBEAM STAND MIXER, heavy duty, used 3x, $75. 628-0502. 12/9

32” TV, 3 yrs. old, digital, not flat screen, $50. 628-0502. 12/9

LADY’S SCHWINN BIKE, used 4x, $50. 628-0502. 12/9

SOFA, VG cond., loose pil-lows, $25. 629-8081. 12/2 BASSET MATTRESS & Box Springs, full, ex-long, VG cond., incl. mattress pad & box spr. cover, 125. 629-6159. 12/2

LARSON STORM DOOR, new in box, 32”x81”, $120. 875-2893. 12/2 CHILD’S STROLLER, $30; Car seat, $20; like new. 875-4641 or 519-2853. 12/2

7’ POOL TABLE, red cloth, access., barely used. You pick up, $325. 229-1041. 12/2

SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIG., like new, white, ice/water, $200. 956-0226. 12/2

POWER RIDER EXERCISE Machine, great therapy for back, hip & cardiovascular problems, $50 OBO. 628-5300. 12/2

DEHUMIDIFIER, Kenmore Cold Spot, 20 pint/24 hr., good cond, $30 OBO. 877-0622. 12/2

2 GALV. TOOL BOXES, 24.5”L x 10”W x 10”D, $15 OBO. 628-0617. 11/25

MED. SZ. DESK, wooden, 1 drawer & 1 pullout panel & wooden chair on rollers. Table lamp, blue & white w/white shade. 302-715-5088. 11/25

SPINET PIANO, Wurlitzer, good cond., maple fin-ish, $500 OBO. 846-0958. 11/25 FRUIT PICTURE in wood frame, beautiful, 55w x 18.5h, nice over buffet. $25. 422-4205. 11/25

NEW ASHLEY FURN PUB table w/pedestal 38” H x 48” round, walnut, $150. 422-4205. 11/25

2 END TABLES, 1930’s, VG cond., $60 pair. 422-4205. 11/25

10” CHOP SAW, $50. 422-4205. 11/25

4”x6” TREATED TIMBERS, (15) 11.5’ long, $10 ea. 846-9788. 11/18

GUARDIAN SVCE COOK-WARE, roasters & pans with lids. Call 745-7732 after 5 p.m. 11/18

BEDROOM SUITE, 4 pc., double w/mattress & box springs, VG cond., $300. 629-6103. 11/18

STANLEY 14 PC. COMBO Open end/Box End Wrench Set, 3/8” - 1 1/4” in tool roll, good cond., $40. 846-9788.

FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood. $130/cord. De-livered within 10 mi. of Sea-ford $180. $70/half cord; de-livered $120. Call Garrett at 858-1435. 11/18

HARVARD FOOSE BALL Table, $150. Sportcraft full size pool table w/access. $150. 337-0710. 11/11

JAZZY POWER WHEEL CHAIR, new batteries, good cond., $600 OBO. 410-603-2724. 11/11

HUNTING COVERALLS - Red head insulated youth sz 16, Mossy Oak Breakup, new cond. $30. 337-3370.

INVERSION TABLE, Life-Gear, with instruction vid-eo-$65. 875-2233. 11/11

MICROWAVE, EMERSON 900 BTU, new, $50. 410-896-3433. 11/11

KNEEBOARD, Kiddier Red-line. Used, best offer. 877-0622. 11/11

CHANDELIER, 5 petal light Model 811BOCO, SN CA9EO786X062, gold plat-ed, exc. cond., $30 OBO.

METAL DESK, blk., wood top, 2 drawers on right side, one file drawer on left, met-al legs, good cond. & Blk swivel chair, $30/both OBO. 877-0622. 11/11

BOOK CASE, 5 shelves, walnut laminated 70x30x12, exc. cond. best offer. 877-0622. 11/11

HOM FILE CAB., 42” H Comm., 4 drawer, putty col-or, letter/legal, side to side or front to back filing. Above exc. cond. asking $500. 877-0622. 11/11

NEW 9X7 AREA RUG, $40, multi-color. Roll-away bed, $20. Baby stroller, $5. 875-5881 or 875-5217. 11/11

LEGALS

NOTICEOn Saturday, 1/15/11 at

11:00 a.m., Peninsula Mini Storage, located at 40 S. Market St., Blades/Sea ford, DE will hold a public auc-tion pursuant to the State of Delaware Self-Storage Facility Act Title 25 Chapter 49.

The following storage units will be sold or disposed of for Non-Payment of stor-age rent. Tenants name and last known address are listed below.

Shanna Friend, Fed-eralsburg, MD, Unit 221; Melvin Disharoon, Seaford, DE, Unit 152.

Peninsula Mini Storage302-629-5743

Frank Passwaters, Storage Manager

12/16/2tc

NOTICEEstate of Russell S.

Mackenzie, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Adminis-tration upon the estate of Russell S. Mackenzie who

departed this life on the 25tth day of September, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Carolyn M. Mackenzie on the 8th day of December, A.D. 2010, and all per-sons indebted to the said deceased are required to make payments to the said Administratrix without delay, and all persons hav-ing demands against the deceased are required to exhibit and present the same duly probated to the said Adinistratrix on or before the 25th day of May, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Administratrix: Carolyn M. Mackenzie

12135 Country Dr.Seaford, DE 19973

Gregory Fuller Sr.Register of Wills

12/23/3tc

NOTICEEstate of Patricia Mor-

gan, Deceased.Notice is hereby given

that Letters of Testa-mentary upon the estate of Patricia Morgan who

departed this life on the 8th day of October, A.D. 2010 late of Seaford, DE were duly granted unto Tammy Griffith on the 9th day of December, 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 June, A.D. 2011 or abide by the law in this behalf.

Executrix: Tammy Griffith

8578 Hearns Pond Rd.Seaford, DE 19973

Attorney:Shannon R Owens, Esq.Procino Wells, LLC225 High St.Seaford, DE 19973

Gregory Fuller Sr.Register of Wills

12/23/3tc


FREE CLASSIFIEDSFor Subscribers Only

[email protected]

Last Modifi ed

Art Director

Copy Writer

Proj Mgr

Acct Svc

Prod Mgr

Art Buyer

Copy Edit

Mac

None

100%

None

Trim

Live

Folded Size

Finishing

Colors Spec’d

1/4 Page Newspaper - You Saved - Tim

None

None

Job Description

Bleed

Special Instr.

Publications Newspaper

Job # Document Name ZBOPUB1-10-03963-020_QP_YouSaved-Tim_BWN.inddZBOPUB1-10-03963 Version #020

Ancevic

Mietelski

Ingram

None

Curtis

None

None

Sforza

Colors In-UseLinked GraphicsC-4O2F0687_V2.psd RGB 413 ppiAClogo_wht.epsUSDOTwhite.ai

Black

CONT

ENT

5.6875” x 10.5”

4.6875” x 9.5”

None

None

None

BY SIGNING YOUR INITIALS ABOVE, YOU ARE STATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND APPRO

VED THIS WORK.

9-28

-201

0 3:

57 P

M

ACCT SERVICE PROD COPY EDIT

COPYWRITER ADCD/ACD

User Printer Output Date

9-28-2010 3:57 PM

ma-jsforza2 (3) 9s-exp260 titan 9-28-2010 3:57 PMMech Scale

Print Scale

Stock

Mechd By: TBD RTVd By: None

2

REL

EA

SED

TO

V

EN

DO

R

Vend

or: W

illia

ms

Relea

se D

ate:

9/2

8/10

T:5.6875”

T:10.5”

Enjoy the Star?Don’t Miss

A Single Issue!

Subscribe Today!

629-9788


Council on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention is appointed

Governor Jack Markell announces the member-ship of his Council on Health Promotion and Dis-ease Prevention, which will address wellness and health-related economic issues. Governor Markell created the 21-member Council through Executive Order #19 to advise on the development and coor-dination of strategies, policies and programming to promote health and prevent chronic illnesses.

“Physical problems can have a significant fiscal impact on individual Delawareans, as well as for the state budget,” said Markell. “Chronic diseases severely affect quality of life, while carrying a dra-matic fiscal cost as bills stack up, employees lose wages, employers lose productivity, and insurance premiums increase across the state. Together, we can address some of these issues and make for a healthier Delaware.”

According to Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH), more than $844 million is spent each year in Delaware to treat chronic disease and other health problems that could be prevent-ed. While tobacco use remains the leading prevent-able cause of death, disease and disability, obesity has become a public health crisis. The obesity rate among adults doubled between 1990 and 2007, while the rate among children tripled. Approxi-mately 37 percent of Delaware children have an unhealthy weight and are at risk for related health complications.

“Public health challenges are complex, requiring collaboration and coordination among nonprofits, health professionals, businesses and government agencies,” Markell added. “We can bring together experts in a variety of areas to develop creative, cost-effective solutions. Even an incremental im-provement in health could yield significant savings for taxpayers.”

Recent studies indicate that Delaware could save $33.2 million per year initially and eventually up to $92.4 million annually if the rates of diabetes and hypertension decrease by as little as 5 percent.

Among other things, the Council will conduct

an assessment of the burden of lifestyle-related dis-eases in Delaware; develop an overarching strategy for promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing chronic diseases; and identify and track measur-able outcomes. The Council will initially focus its efforts on the risk factors that are the leading causes of death, disease and disability, including poor nutrition, physical inactivity and tobacco use. Recommendations are due to the Governor by June 1, 2011.

The Council on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention will be chaired by Dr. Sandra Hassink of Nemours Health and Prevention Services.

The 21 member group includes: Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, Wilmington, chair; Vickie George, Newark, Yes You Can; Patricia Hoge, PhD, Wilm-ington; Paul Kaplan, MD, Wilmington, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware; Robert Laskowski, MD, Wilmington, Christiana Care; Kathleen Matt, PhD, Newark, University of Delaware; John Moore, Magnolia; Paula Rose, Selbyville, Allen Family Foods; Representative Michael Barbieri, Democrat; Another House of Representatives appointee, not yet named; Senator Bethany Hall-Long, Democrat; Senator Dorinda Connor, Republican; Ed Kee, secretary, Delaware Department of Agriculture; Lillian Lowery, secretary, Delaware Department of Education; Rita Landgraf, secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services; Collin O’Mara, secretary, Delaware Department of Natu-ral Resources and Environmental Control; Vivian Rapposelli, secretary, Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families; Alan B. Levin, secretary, Delaware Economic Development Of-fice; Carolann Wicks, secretary, Delaware Depart-ment of Transportation; Karen Weldin Stewart, commissioner, Delaware Department of Insurance; and Ann S. Visalli, director, Delaware Office of Management and Budget.

GLIMPSE OF THE PAST - Jack Morris of Delmar and Millard Johnson of Laurel are in this photo of the 29th Division, 115th Infantry Battalion, taken circa 1952. Can anyone find them in the photo? Submitted by Pat Murphy

4x12.45WEEK 412-23-10

100%Tif

SUD

OKU

AN

SWER

S:

SUDOKUSudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

95% or81%

Tif100%x99%

55% 84%ANSWERS_5x2.25

Week 4

PUZZLE

SOLU

TIO

NS

See Answers Page 29

This message brought to you by these local businesses.

302-629-3518

800-281-3608 • 302-629-9400

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

to our friends & neighbors on Delmarva!

CHAMBERS MOTORS INC.

302-629-3518

NOW it came about in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all were proceeding to register for the census, every one to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. And it came about that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her first-born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you

good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising

God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”

And it came about when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds began saying to one another, see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came in haste and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. And when they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.

~ Luke 2:1-20

A Savior Is Born

Morning Star Publications, Inc.

951 Norman Eskridge Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973

302-629-9788 www.laurelstar.com

www.seafordstar.com

Elected officials to be sworn in


Wish Book’As a child, Christmas to me was

a magical season and like many children, I was very impatient in my anticipation. The alluring sense of something special automatically started as soon as Thanksgiving dinner ended. It was then that as the sun went down over Archie Tyler’s store, the multiple strings of lights connecting telephone poles on Richardson and Maryland avenues suddenly lit up. This was the of-ficial signal that in only about 30 days, Santa Clause was coming to town.

Now, right away, that is the wrong message to be heralded as the “reason for the season; but, in a six-year-old boy’s mind that was all to consider. It would have been proper and much less merce-nary to have been excited to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus. However, there was no potential for waking up to toys on Christmas morning with that scenario. So, looking back on my childhood, there is little opportunity for me to consider myself anything less than a heathen.

The days of Christmas seemed to crawl by like a terrapin turtle making its way to the Crisfield boat harbor. My broth-ers and I would eagerly await the arrival of that sacred book that told the story of how awesome Christmas was. No, it was not the Bible where we could read about Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem and the eventual birth of Christ. It was the Sears & Roebuck Christmas Wish Book.

That catalogue came by mail and I think we sat on the porch every morning holding a vigil hoping this would be the day that Mr. Butler, our mailman, deliv-ered this book of dreams. It was filled with color pictures of every toy imaginable. There were new electronic gadgets, the latest in board games and my favorite, the assortment of cowboy gun and holster sets.

When the book finally arrived my older brother Tommy and I would grab at it like it was covered in $10 bills. It is a wonder we didn’t tear it in half before we got it in the house. But, our wild, destructive display would finally come under control when Dad intervened. It is amazing the effect that Dad had on us without uttering

a word. His eyes said it all. Of course the message was helped along as we watched him grip the buckle of his size 32 black leather belt.

My brother and I were comfortable in knowing that if we didn’t find a way to reconcile a structured and orderly sharing of the Wish Book, Dad would have no hesitation in yanking his belt off and beat-ing us till Christmas arrived.

So, Tommy, being the oldest, would get to look at the book first. Mom would instruct us to check off three items that we really wanted for Christmas and told us she would “talk to Santa” about seeing if we could get one of them.

I recall waking Christmas morning to neatly wrapped presents with a gift tag that said, “From: Santa.” I suppose this is a grand statement of parental sacrifice.

There were three of us bone-headed rapscallions for my parents to feed, clothe and buy Christmas presents for. Yet, we were led to believe that the toy we most wanted was brought to our house and rolled under the tree by jolly Old St. Nick.

I learned from this experience. So, when my son was a young child the gift tag on the presents under the Christmas tree would read: “From: Mom and Dad; delivered by Santa.” Perhaps I was over-reacting, but if I was going to have to go out and buy the toys, I was not going to let my son think that a jolly old elf just flew over and dropped them in the living room, cost free.

But, anyway, looking back at those days of waiting for the glorious day of Christmas to arrive was filled with unabat-ed suspense and eager anticipation.

The season also provided Mom with a built-in threat against her young’uns’ hea-

then antics. I can’t count the times between Thanks-

giving and Christmas morning that Mom would react to our misbehavior with those familiar words, “You better behave, or I am going to tell Santa Clause to bring you nothing.”

That may have shut us up for a minute or two, but I think even at a young age we knew Mom was calling our bluff. Dad, on the other hand, was a man of few words and I knew it was when he said nothing that we were in the most danger of feeling his wrath – and I mean feeling it!

But, like every Christmas before and after, the morning always arrived and we would have what by today’s standards would be considered a meager number of presents under the tree. But, for us it was like waking in the lobby of “Toys are Us.”

After waiting 30 days for Christmas to arrive we would take all of 10 minutes to rip open the presents and wonder at our newly acquired bounty.

We would then get cleaned up, have breakfast and head off for a day’s travel to relative’s homes to see what all our cousins got for Christmas. I guess as well intentioned as we may be, Christmas has for many years seemed to focus around gift-giving and getting and not focused on the recognition of the “Greatest Gift.”

It is Christ – mas, and I wish to be tolerant of all faiths and wish all people a wonderful holiday season, regardless of

their religious tenants. However, I also implore those who

enjoy the excitement and shopping frenzy that celebrating Christmas seems to bring, to also take a few minutes to sit down with their children and during quiet time share the story of the first Christmas and the birth of Christ. No matter how society may attempt to maintain political correctness, the birth of Jesus Christ is the reason for the Christmas season.

Tanger holiday hours This year, it will be much easier for

shoppers to take advantage of the post holiday deals at Tanger. The Tanger Outlet Center in Rehoboth Beach is extending its shopping hours on Sunday, Dec. 26. The Tanger center will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Holiday Shopping Hours:Thursday, Dec. 23 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Friday, Dec. 24 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) -

ClosedSunday, Dec. 26 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.Shoppers are encouraged to visit www.

tangeroutlet.com before heading to Tanger. They can find bonus outlet savings by simply clicking the TangerStyle Steals and Deals icon and also discover other valu-able shopping information including de-tails about TangerClub. Tanger gift cards can also be ordered online 24-7.

Dad would have no hes-itation in yanking his belt off and beating us till Christmas arrived.

Tony Windsor

Christmas started with lights and the ‘Wish Book’

Three new elected officials will join two veteran County leaders as they as-sume their respective offices during a swearing-in ceremony set for Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.

The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. in-side the Council chambers of the County Administrative Offices building, 2 The Circle, in Georgetown.

Jeffrey S. Christopher, Scott M. Dai-ley and Cynthia Green will be sworn in as Sheriff, Recorder of Deeds and Regis-ter of Wills, respectively. All three won election in November, and are assuming office for the first time. Each will serve a four-year term that begins with the Jan. 4 oath of office.

Meantime, returning County Council members George B. Cole and Vance Phillips will be sworn in for new four-year terms. Cole, of Bethany Beach, is returning to the 4th district seat he has held since 1986, while Phillips, of Lau-rel, will begin his fourth term on Council as the 5th district representative.

County Council will hold its regular meeting following the ceremony, begin-ning at 10 a.m., with the yearly reorga-nization of officers – members select a president and vice president – and the adoption of rules of procedures among the first items on the agenda for the year ahead.

Senator Tom Carper comments on Middle Class Tax Relief ActBy Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.)

Sen. Carper released the following statement after voting for the Middle Class Tax Relief Act. The measure passed the Senate by a vote of 81 to 19.

This is not the tax package I had hoped for. Like a lot of Americans, I am disap-pointed in where we are and how we got here.

Earlier this month, the Senate voted on the package that I preferred. It would have permanently cut taxes for every American family. This legislation, which I cospon-sored, would have ensured that the biggest tax breaks go to middle-class couples who earn up to $250,000 a year and individuals who earn up to $200,000, nearly 97 per-cent of Delawareans. It was more fair. It promoted economic growth. It addressed the need for certainty and predictability that businesses and families need. And it was far more fiscally responsible. While it garnered the support of a majority of the House and Senate, no Senate Republicans voted for it, and it was defeated.

Faced with that reality, the President chose to work with Republicans to ham-mer out a deal to keep federal income tax rates from going up for most Americans on Jan. 1, while also finding ways to cre-ate jobs and help people who can’t find a job in this difficult economy.

While I have decided to vote for this bill, it is not with enthusiasm. When politi-cal parties are compelled to find common ground, rarely does either side get all that it wants. The likelihood of our reaching an agreement next year that’s more to my liking - and the liking of most of the agreement’s critics - is slim to none. It’s not likely to get any better or any easier. In fact it could get a lot worse and under-mine the modest recovery that is now un-derway. Without this agreement, tax rates would go up for just about everyone and it is difficult to see how unemployment in-surance benefits would be extended given our new political reality. I’m not prepared to let that happen.

While this agreement is far from per-fect, a great many economists believe that it will increase predictability and certainty for businesses and families. In doing so, this package is expected to accelerate economic growth and push down unem-ployment rates. There are also a number of other positive provisions in the com-promise that will be helpful to Delaware’s families and businesses.

One provision that is particularly helpful for middle class families is the 2 percent cut in the payroll tax in 2011 which will immediately put more money in workers’ pockets. In addition, busi-nesses will be able to take advantage of a new tax incentive that allows them to immediately write-off – or expense – the purchase of new equipment and other capital expenditures. This provision will encourage businesses to make new invest-ments in plants and machinery – typically purchased from other businesses – that will in turn spur more businesses to ramp up production and, ultimately, help cre-ate jobs. By implementing these and other critically-needed provisions, this package

is expected to accelerate GDP growth and, most importantly, reduce unemployment.

Also of critical importance to Delaware is the extension of certain tax credits and grants for renewable energy projects. Over the last two years, these programs have already provided Delaware with over $1.5 million for renewable energy projects like Bluewater Wind. Nationally, this pro-gram is credited with creating 20,000 jobs in the solar industry alone. The bill also extends a measure in the Recovery Act that puts transit benefits on par with those offered to drivers for parking costs, aiding some 2,800 Delawareans with their public transit costs.

Having said that, the worse thing we can do is to wait another two years to be-gin to figure out what to do when many of the provisions in this agreement ex-pire. Almost none of the provisions in this agreement is paid for. Collectively, they drive up our nation’s debt by close to $900 billion over 10 years. I have urged the Ad-ministration to turn its attention quickly to addressing the structural deficit which we face. The Deficit Reduction Commission co-chaired by Erskine Bowles and former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-WY) has given us a roadmap – which while not perfect – that can serve as the starting point in enabling us to decide how to start reining in these enormous deficits as the economic recov-ery takes wing.


viSiT wiTh SAnTA - The Delmar Fire Department’s Breakfast with Santa took place last Saturday morning. Santa is shown with baby Kyle during the annual event at the fire hall. Photo by Mike McClure

LionS viSion SCReening AT DunBAR eLeMenTARy - Recently the Laurel Lions did a vision screening of preschool children that had a parent permission form. This is the 11th year the program has been in effect in Laurel, according to Jim Littleton, chairman. The screening is of great value to children of this age. This gives them the opportunity to have their eyes checked and promote them to get a complete eye examination by a profes-sional, if needed. The screening takes about a day and a half with a staff of about seven Lions. This screening program for preschool children is just one of the Lions’ world-wide vision programs. The Lions are the largest service organization in the world since 1925. They have worked to not only assist those with vision impairments but also to prevent blind-ness and vision problems.

DeLMAR new CenTuRy CLuB - in-ternational Affairs was the program for the november meeting of the Delmar new Cen-tury Club. Chairman Brenda Morris intro-duced Soren Ardal, the foreign exchange student from Delmar high School. A 16 year old sophomore, Soren spoke about the cul-ture of his native Den-mark and compared it to the u.S. The people of Denmark take ad-vantage of the free medical, transportation and education services provided by the coun-try. Submitted photo

Mar-Del Watermelon Association

is looking for interested young women to enter their

pageant to select the

2011 Mar-Del WAterMelon

QueenThis contest is looking for young

women to become a public spokesperson for the watermelon

industry. As the Mar-Del Watermelon Spokesperson you will travel on the Eastern Shore spreading the word about the healthy benefits of watermelon and will have the

opportunity to compete for the 2012 National Watermelon Queen.

For more information and

to obtain an application please visit us at

www.mardelwatermelon.orgEntry dEadlinE is January 15th, 2011

PagEant is FEbruary 4th & 5th, 2011


HOLIDAY MUSIC PROGRAM - A little bit of Heaven and angels were at the Bridgeville Library on Dec. 8. Joy Slavens on harp with vocal accompanist Tori Walls presented a program of holiday music that included both classical and traditional music. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Bridgeville Library. The Friends hospitality committee offered an array of holiday baked goods that was enjoyed by all that attended. Watch for library event announcements and plan to attend an event in the future.

NEW POLICE OFFICER — William Saylor, son of Delmar Police Chief Hal Saylor, was sworn in last Tuesday night as the city of Seaford newest police officer. From left: City Clerk Sharon Drugash, Robin Saylor (Will Saylor’s mother), Hal Saylor, Will Saylor and Seaford Police Chief Gary Morris. Photo by Lynn R. Parks

cell 302236-2164fax: 302-628-7747

[email protected] Norman Eskridge Hwy.,

Seaford, DE 19973

www.4HTR.com302.629-7711800.447-7711

Bobby Nibblett

and Thank You to all of my past and present

clients and my fellow Realtors!

Merry Christmas

With FREE* classifieds and local shopping resources

saving is Easy.

Please send the Laurel Star Seaford StarMy 1 year subscription ( plus 1 month)payment is enclosed.

Name: __________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

City: _______________________ State: _____ Zip: _______________

Mail to: The Star Circulation, PO Box 1000, Seaford, DE 19973or call 302-629-9788 with credit card payment

Sussex County $21Kent & New Castle

Counties $26 Delmar, MD &

Federalsburg, MD $21Out of State $31

One YearSubscription

FREE* pERsonal classiFiEdsfor sTaR subscribers(some exclusions may apply)

Call 629-9788 to plaCe your ad

One MOnth

FReePLUS ReCeIVe

OFFER GOOD THRU 4-30-2010

Make smarter buying decisionswhen yousubscribe to theseaford/Laurel star

onlY $2100*

PAGE 46 MORNING STAR • deceMbeR 23 - 29, 2010

PresidentBryant L. Richardson

Vice PresidentPat Murphy

SecretaryTina Reaser

TreasurerCarol Wright Richardson

EditorDaniel Wright Richardson

Managing EditorMike McClure

EditorialLynn Parks

Tony WindsorCathy ShufeltCarol Kinsley

Elaine SchneiderKay Wennberg

CompositionCassie Richardson

CirculationKaren Cherrix

SalesRick Cullen

Sutton JosephMelissa Perdue

MSP Mission StatementTo create a business atmo-

sphere where the ideas and efforts of creative people are encouraged and rewarded.

To benefit our advertisers, read-ers and communities by producing quality publications.

To work with others to help improve the quality of life for ev-eryone.

Morning Star Publications Inc.P.O. Box 1000 • 951 Norman Eskridge HighwaySeaford, DE 19973 • 629-9788 • 629-9243 (fax)

[email protected] the Delmarva Peninsula since 1996

Subscriptions - $21 a year in Sussex County$26 in Kent and New Castle Counties, Del., and Federalsburg,

Sharptown and Delmar, Md.; $31 elsewhere.

Publishers of the Seaford Star and Laurel Star community newspapers, (Salisbury, Md.) Business Journal and the Morning Star Business Report

In that instant, we understood the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holiday in the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a purpose for our festivities.

A story about the‘W’ in Christmas

Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience.

I had cut back on nonessential obliga-tions: extensive card writing, endless bak-ing, decorating, and even overspending..

Yet still, I found myself exhausted, un-able to appreciate the precious family mo-ments, and of course, the true meaning of Christmas.

My son, Nicholas, was in kindergarten that year. It was an exciting season for a six-year-old.

For weeks, he’d been memorizing songs for his school’s Winter Pageant.

I didn’t have the heart to tell him I’d be working the night of the production. Unwilling to miss his shining moment, I spoke with his teacher. She assured me there’d be a dress rehearsal the morning of the presentation.

All parents unable to attend that eve-ning were welcome to come then. Fortu-nately, Nicholas seemed happy with the compromise.

So, the morning of the dress rehearsal, I filed in ten minutes early, found a spot on the cafeteria floor and sat down. Around the room I saw several other parents qui-etly scampering to their seats.

As I waited, the students were led into the room. Each class, accompanied by their teacher, sat cross-legged on the floor. Then, each group, one by one, rose to per-form their song.

Because the public school system had long stopped referring to the holiday as “Christmas,” I didn’t expect anything other than fun, commercial entertainment songs of reindeer, Santa Claus, snowflakes and good cheer.

So, when my son’s class rose to sing, “Christmas Love,” I was slightly taken

aback by its bold title. Nicholas was aglow, as were all of his

classmates, adorned in fuzzy mittens, red sweaters, and bright snowcaps upon their heads.

Those in the front row center stage held up large letters, one by one, to spell out the title of the song.

As the class would sing “C is for Christmas,” a child would hold up the let-ter C. Then, “H is for Happy,” and on and on, until each child holding up his por-tion had presented the complete message, “Christmas Love.”

The performance was going smoothly, until suddenly, we noticed her: a small, quiet, girl in the front row holding the let-ter “M” upside down, totally unaware her letter “M” appeared as a “W.”

The audience of 1st through 6th graders snickered at this little one’s mistake. But she had no idea they were laughing at her, so she stood tall, proudly holding her “W.”

Although many teachers tried to shush the children, the laughter continued until the last letter was raised, and we all saw it together.

A hush came over the audience and eyes began to widen. In that instant, we understood the reason we were there, why we celebrated the holiday in the first place, why even in the chaos, there was a pur-pose for our festivities.

For when the last letter was held high, the message read loud and clear:

“CHRISTWAS LOVE.”And, I believe, He still is.

Submitted by C.M. KohlenbergSeaford

Tobacco report a call to actionThe 30th U.S. Surgeon General’s re-

port on tobacco use, released December 9, demonstrated what the American Lung As-sociation has long been fighting for — as it ultimately concluded that there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco, the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.

As our mission to save lives by prevent-ing lung disease and improving lung health has allowed us to advocate for tougher tobacco control laws, prevention efforts, tobacco cessation programs and clean in-door air, the grip of tobacco addiction, as well as the exposure to secondhand smoke in many public places, has lessened.

However, with 443,000 smoking at-tributable deaths every year in the U.S., including nearly 1,200 of those from Dela-ware, many of the key findings of the re-port, such as tobacco’s immediate damage to cardiovascular systems, increased risk of lung disease for long-term smokers, and the greater chance of healing the sooner a smoker quits, illustrate the urgency with which we need to act.

Our elected leaders should take every opportunity to implement proven policies that reduce tobacco use in Delaware for our families, our friends and ourselves. Comprehensive tobacco cessation pro-grams that are adequately-funded and ac-cessible are a great start.

Kelli BurrisRegional Vice PresidentAmerican Lung Association in Delaware

A Christmas StoryYesterday, as I had finally finished up

my shopping, I decided to treat myself to a nice cup of coffee for the ride home. Pull-ing into a McDonald’s, I ordered and went up to the pay window.

Imagine my surprise when the girl said, “No charge,” the car in front of you paid for yours! Such a small item and yet with it came one of the warmest feelings that a complete stranger would do such a nice thing for me.

So with the money still in my hand, I then gave it to the girl for the person be-hind me; that the feeling could be passed on to another.

The spirit is alive and well in Delaware and faith in your fellow man rekindled. Thank you stranger … and you know who you are! Merry Christmas.

Lin MeyersSeaford

Letters to the EditorStars’ Letters Policy

All letters should include the

writer’s name, address

and phone number

for verification

purposes. Names

will be published.

No unsigned let-

ters will be pub-

lished. No letters which

the management deems to be libelous

will be published. The Star reserves

the right to edit or reject any letters.

Send your letters to Morning Star

Publications, PO Box 1000, Seaford,

DE 19973, or you may email editor@

mspublications.com

By Daniel B. ShortState Representative, 39th District

In just a matter of days, a new law will be in effect that will prohibit drivers in Delaware from using hand-held cell phones. Because motorists will be re-quired to be hands-free when using a cell phone, the new law also bans texting while driving.

The bill – House Substitute 1 for House Bill 229 – was signed last summer, but does not become effective until Jan. 2. The six-month lag was to provide enough op-portunity for state highway safety officials to properly inform the public of the new cell phone restrictions.

For example, you may have seen the electronic messaging billboards along key roadways advising motorists that if they are driving in Delaware and they plan to talk on their cell phone it better be hands-free.

Motorists, however, will be permitted to dial a phone number or activate their wire-less equipment. After that, hand-held cell phone use while driving is prohibited.

Having voted for the legislation when it was considered in the House earlier this year, I am pleased that this new law will soon take effect. According to the Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police report 230 crashes in 2009 involved

the use of a cell phone as a distraction. So far this year, 94 crashes have involved the use of a cell phone and another 17 were the result of texting. Officials with OHS also point to national research showing that drivers using cell phones are four times more likely to get into crashes that are serious enough to cause injury.

At the beginning of the year, hand-held cell phone use will become a primary traf-fic offense and will carry a $50 fine for the first violation and up to $200 for subse-quent offenses.

The law also bans the use of a pager, PDA, blackberry, laptop and two-way communication device while driving.

Exemptions to the law include the use of a cell phone by law enforcement and other authorized emergency vehicle op-erators, as well as the use of a cell phone to report an emergency. Those operating farming equipment, HAM radios or two-way radios in order to communicate with employees or a central dispatch are also exempt from the provisions of the new law.

On Jan. 2, Delaware will join seven other states in prohibiting hand-held cell phone use while driving. It’s a safety measure long overdue in this state and one that I am certain will have a positive, and potentially life-changing, impact from here on out.

Vital StatsFederal Debt as of December 22, 2010

at 10:02 a.m.$13,875,511,745,056Population of United States309,706,604Each citizen’s share of debt$44,802The average citizen’s share of debt de-

creased $60 the past seven days. The debt increased by more than $20

billion and the population increased by 42,006.

Source: brillig.com/debt_clock

December temperature recordsHigh 77 in 1998Low -12 in 1942

Why the debt problem?A friend of mine, Ronald Christopher,

passed this along to me a few months ago. I think it helps reveal why we have a debt problem with the government’s efforts at trying to “fix things.”

Cash for clunkersA clunker that travels 12,000 miles a

year at 15 mpg uses 800 gallons of gas a year.

A vehicle that travels 12,000 miles a

year at 25 mpg uses 480 gallons a year.So, the average Cash for Clunkers

transaction will reduce US gasoline con-sumption by 320 gallons per year.

They claim 700,000 vehicles so that’s 224 million gallons saved per year.

That equates to a bit over 5 million bar-rels of oil, or about 5 hours worth of US consumption.

More importantly, 5 million barrels of oil at $70 per barrel costs about $350 mil-lion dollars.

So, the government paid $3 billion of our tax dollars to save $350 million.

We spent $8.57 for every dollar saved.

In fairness let’s update the numbers using the current cost of a barrel of oil, $88.02 as of last Friday. The cost for the same 5 million barrels is just over $440 million. Still not a great bargain.

Last LaughWisdom from a child’s perspectiveNever ask your 3-year old brother to

hold a tomato.Don’t sneeze when someone is cutting

your hair.Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at

the same time. The best place to be when you’re sad is

Grandma’s lap.


Final WordDelaware’s hands-free cell phone law goes into effect January 2

S. Conwell St. - Seaford302-628-1601

www.2Cats.wsWed. - Sat. 11 - 4

10% OFFWith This Ad

Smell Great … Feel Good!

The Bath Shop At 2 Cats in the Yard

Your friends at

would like to wish everyone a

Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year.

Bi State Blvd., Delmar, DE

Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:00 • Sat. 7:30-3:00www.bryanandbrittingham.com

Residential • Commercial

302-875-0663Route 13, Laurel, DE

www.yoderdoors.com

Closed Christmas Eve, 12/24

We Service All ModelsSales • Service • Installation

Keep Christ in ChristmasHe’s the Reason for the Season

BURTON BROS. HARDWARE, INC.

The Area’s Oldest Hardware Store” 407 High St., Seaford, DE

302 629-8595 www.burtonbros.com

We’re hoping that your holiday is

simply outstanding in every way!

Merry Christmas and many thanks to all our good friends this Christmas.

Is your ready for winter?

Quick Home Energy Check-up

A Home Performance with EnErgy StAr® assessment can improve the energy efficiency, comfort and safety of your home. the assessment, performed by highly trained Participating Contractors includes:

• Checking for air-leakage using a blower door test.

• Conducting a series of combustion-safety tests on appliances.

• Looking for opportunities to improve your home’s insulation, heating and cooling systems, windows, appliances and lighting.

• Preparing an action plan that explains the results and recommends improvements.

All of this costs only $100. Plus you may be eligible for up to $1,200 in rebates if you install certain qualified improvements.

to find a Home Performance with Energy Star Participating Contractor, call Delmarva Power today at 1-866-353-5799 or go to delmarva.com/homeenergysavings for more information.

When you schedule a Quick Home Energy Check-up, a Delmarva Power technician will conduct a 60-minute inspection of your home and identify ways to save energy and improve comfort. Following the inspection, you’ll receive an action plan to help you reduce your home’s overall energy use. Plus, if you allow the technician to install at least three of the recommended energy-saving products, Delmarva Power will waive the $40 check-up fee and the cost of the energy-saving products.*

To schedule a Check-up, call Delmarva Power today at 1-866-353-5799.

* Examples of products include Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs), low-flow showerheads, and electric water heater wraps.

Home Performance with EnErgy STar®&&

this program supports the EmPOWEr Maryland Energy Efficiency Act.

Eligibility requirements: you must: Be a Delmarva Power customer with an active account in Maryland and have electric heat in your home (such as a heat pump) or central air conditioning. If you are a tenant, you must confirm landlord approval at the time of the inspection.

Eligibility requirements: you must: be a Delmarva Power customer with an active account in Maryland and reside in a single-family home, town home, row home or dwelling with one to four units that are primary residences. your home must also have electric heat or central air conditioning.

Delmarva Power is offering deep discounts on two home energy inspections, now throughout 2011. See how you and your home can benefit:

Documents

December 23 2010 S