GLADYS BRIGGS - 2010 GRAND MARSHALL BIO CONTINUED...
Through the years, Mrs. Briggs has filled many occupations, including 11 years as a buyer at Peebles Department Store in Seaford, an Air Traffic Controller at Georgetown Air Port for 6 years, and a Dresser for Wayne Industries in Salisbury, MD for numerous years. Recently, she
took care of her mother with Alzheimer’s until her passing in February 2007.
She enjoys her membership at Mt. Calvary A.M.E. Church where the Holy Ghost reins supreme. Her current pastor is the lovely Idola J. Batson. Ruth shows her committment to her church as a Youth Choir director, Teen Sunday School teacher, member of the Homecoming Choir and Head chef of the Culinary Committee.
Her hobbies include catering, sewing, enjoying the grandchildren and arts & crafts. Most importantly, she helps everyone in the community in one way or another. The primary meeting spot is her house in Concord, where she can whip up a hearty and delicious meal. She always says, “If you go home hungry, it’s your own fault.” All are always welcome.
Her favorite scripture is “I will bless the Lord at all times and His praises shall continually be in my mouth. |
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| B E A W A R E ! |
BBB Alerts Consumers about U.S. Census Workers: Be Cooperative, But Cautious!
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a
victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S.
Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of
households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census
workers will count every person in the United States and will gather
information about every person living at each address including name,
age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do
you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist?
BBB offers the following advice:
**If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door:
They will have a BADGE,
a HANDHELD DEVICE, a Census Bureau CANVAS BAG, and a confidentiality
notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering
their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know
into your home.
**Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address
information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or
banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the
U.S. Census. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial
information, such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social
Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees
solicit donations.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in
person at home. However, they will not contact you by Email, so be on
the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a
link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the
U.S. Census Bureau.
LEARN MORE about this at the Better Business Bureau's website...CLICK HERE |
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City of Seaford Councilwoman Pat Jones was featured in the February |
Morning Star publication's "Heroes Series" of articles. Her extraordinary dedication to the community of Seaford |
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| afforded her special recognition this year, very appropriately during February, which is also celebrated nationally as Black History Month. See more of the article here... |
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