MORNING STAR • OCTOBER 25 - 31, 2007
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210 W. Market St. PO Box 750 Georgetown, DE 19947
Blades begins search for new town administrator By Cathy Shufelt Commenting that he never wants to be tased again, Blades Police Chief Cooke reported that he and other Blades Police officers have now completed their taser training and are now carrying tasers with them while on patrol. The new tasers were purchased with funds from a grant the Blades Police Department received recently. Officers are tased during their training so they know how it feels as well as how people being tased may react. “Although it only lasts for five seconds, it’s a very long five seconds,” said Chief Cooke as he showed the Blades Town Council and residents attending Monday night’s town council meeting what the tasers look and sound like. Chief Cooke also reported that he is working on a “school shooter” plan to help residents and local police handle any potential problems with Blades Elementary School. The plan would work to familiarize police and other law enforcement agencies with floor plans and layouts of the school as well as provide procedures for handling students and suspects. “It is unfortunate we have to have such a plan or even think of having such a plan,” commented one resident. Residents commented they were happy to see Chief Cooke and both of the town’s new police officers patrolling in the Blades community. “We really appreciate how hard they are working to help make our community safe,” said one Blades resident. Police Commissioner Mr. Earl Chaffinch Sr. thanked Chief Cooke and the Blades Police Department for their hard work and dedication to the community. Mr. Chaffinch was appointed police commissioner of the Blades Police department at the September meeting of the Blades Town Council. Mayor David Ruff reported that the storm water project is moving forward, and grant funds have been found to repave 5th St. Funds have also been found to repave Market St. in Blades, which has not been paved in 20 or more years. Mayor Ruff also wants residents to know that the Town of Blades will be observing the Halloween holiday on Oct. 31 with trick or treating from 6 to 8 p.m. for children under age 12. Chief Cooke let residents know he will be talking with students at Blades Elementary about trick or treating safety and handing out candy.
Mr. Donald Trice asked the Blades Town Council to meet with him during their next council workshop to address some of the issues brought about by September’s Town Council meeting. Mr. Trice was police commissioner until September when he was replaced by Mr. Chaffinch and subsequently appointed to the position of water commissioner. Mr. Trice resigned from the council at that meeting and residents attending the meeting were upset by the way they felt the change in appointments was handled. Mr. Trice stated that he felt as though a line has been drawn between Blades residents and members of the council because of last month’s meeting and would like to work with the council to “bring the community together.” Mayor Ruff and council members agreed to meet with Mr. Trice during their Oct. 29 workshop. Mayor Ruff informed everyone attending the Oct. 15 meeting that interviews were being held with applicants for the position of town administrator. Former Town Administrator, Ms. Julie Chelton, retired at the end of August after 30 years with the Town of Blades.
Edward Simpson, historian will be speaker November 5 On Monday, Nov. 5, the Methodist Manor House and the Seaford Historical Society will present noted military historian Edward Simpson. He will talk about the first Confederate submarine the C.S.S. Hunley.The program will take place at 7 p.m. at the Manor House. On Feb. 17, 1864, the Hunley sank the U.S.S. Housatonic, a Union battleship 10 times its size. It was the first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship. The Hunley later sank from unknown causes and was not discovered until 1970. It was raised from the sea and can be viewed on weekends north of Charlestown, S.C. where it is still being studied by archeologists. Simpson has been interested in military history all of his life. He served in the submarine service and discovered a drawing of the Hunley in his first Navy manual. The program is open to the public. There is no charge. For further information, call 629-2336.
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