The News Journal from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 59

CO THURSDAY, OCT. 18, 1990 THE NEWS JOURNAL 3 Candidates are low key in Maryland House race a1 tL FRANCES A. ASHLEY Age: 61. Party: Democrat, Occupation: Queen Annes County commissioner, 1986-present; former teacher; homemaker. Education: Centreville High School; University of Maryland, bachelor of arts.

Other activities: QAC Democratic Women's Club, Upper Shore Mental Health Advisory Board. Residence: Centreville. RONALD FRANKS Age: 48. Party: Republican. Occupation: Dentist.

Education: Western Maryland College, Georgetown Dental School. Other activities: Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, Moose Lodge. Residence: Queenstown. By JOY CWILLIM Special to Compass ELKTON, Md. The campaign for the Queen Annes County seat in the House of Delegates, looks more like a stroll than a race.

"Things are quiet," said Democratic nominee Frances A. Ashley, 61. Ashley thinks voters have their minds on the economy instead of local politics: "They want the tax issue settled." Ashley and her Republican opponent, Ronald Franks, are running low-key campaigns unmarred by rancor. In fact, each expresses a liking for the other. The winner of the Nov.

6 election will replace retiring Delegate John M. Ashley, a Democrat who has endorsed his ex-wife. Farmer Robert E. Wilson also is supporting Ashley, a Queen Annes County Commissioner who beat him by 1,700 votes in the primary election Sept. 11.

Frances Ashley has been a commissioner for the last four years and said she believes the experience has prepared her for state government service. She describes education and the environment as her main interests, and would like to serve on the House Appropriations Committee if she is elected to office. She is strongly for abortion rights, while Franks refuses to be labeled either pro- or anti-abor- AP Lorna Sandmann models an evening gown during competition last week West Chester woman in the Ms. Senior Pennsylvania contest. wins title formers played the piano or sang, and one presented a comic monologue.

Women had to be at least 60 to compete, but their ages were not released. The Pennsylvania pageant is in its 12th year. Next spring, Sandmann will travel to Atlantic City, N.J., to compete in the Ms. Senior America pageant. "The aim of every life is to become as independent as possible," the winner said during the philosophy-of-life portion, during which contestants read a prepared statement.

"Be the best that you can be with what you have and share it with the world." Last year, Sandmann was the pageant's first runner-up. Associated Press ALTOONA, Pa. A ballroom-dancing senior citizen performed to Michael Jackson's "Bad" on her way to taking the Ms. Senior Pennsylvania crown. Lorna Sandmann of West Chester competed against 11 other senior women last Thursday in the talent, philosophy of life and evening gown events.

"You practice and think you've made little mistakes," Sandmann said after winning. "I'm surprised." The oldest entrant also presented the most unusual talent. Gladys Cassidy, 90, of the Pittsburgh suburb of Dravosburg, danced the hula. Other per vative. I think government is out of control.

It's growing at twice the rate of inflation. We have a government that just seems insatiable." He favors cutbacks in programs and said the state's priorities should be "more tightly focused." Ashley said she also believes now is the time to cut rather than raise taxes. She doesn't like the governor's proposal to increase gasoline taxes and is sure it's going to be hard to sell to voters. "With the federal tax and the price of gas going up, I'd find that difficult to vote for," she said. Both candidates said non-tidal wetlands had been a major issue in the district, but recently announced federal changes have alleviated the problem by reducing the percentage of Eastern Shore land classified as wetlands.

Power Light the Du Pont and Hewlett-Packard Co. Proceeds go toward supporting environmental education activities at the parks. According to Mimi Montgomery and Tanya Parsonage, park interpreters who are coordinating the event, the festival is designed to encourage watchers of all ages and to foster the practice. They say northern Delaware abounds in a variety of songbirds and other small wildlife, even in its built-up residential areas. Five talks by recognized authorities are included in the day's program.

The schedule is: 11 a.m.: Edward Schmitt, project manager of Stanford Seed Wildlife Home Feeder Festival in 3rd edition Ttt Chester babies WEST CHESTER, Pa. Entries are being taken by The Chester County Library to honor babies born from Jan. 1 to Dec. 10, 1990. The contest will be decided by random drawing for special prizes.

To enter the contest, families must reside in Chester County and names must be received by Dec. 10. Entrance forms are available at the Chester County Library. No phone or mail requests for entry forms will be accepted. Call 363-0884 Ext.

32. entertainment on the lawn outside. Programs include a one-man comedy and song show, and American and Irish folk music. There also will be games and activities for children. In addition to an auction of feeders, bird homes, related arts and crafts and similar items at noon, such material will be on sale at booths throughout the festival.

There also will be information booths and displays. The event will be held rain or shine. A large tent will be used for some activities and those scheduled outdoors will be moved inside in event of inclement weather. The park's woodland trails may be used during the By JIM PARKS Special to Compass BRANDYWINE HUNDRED Anyone interested in watching birds and small mammals without leaving home will have a chance to catch up on the latest techniques and equipment for enticing them to backyard visits at the third annual Wildlife Home Feeder Festival. The event will be held from 10 a.m.

until 5 p.m. Saturday in and around the nature center at Bran-dywine Creek State Park. The park entrance is on Adams Dam Road near Thompson Bridge Road. Admission to the festival is $2. There is no charge for children under 12.

There also is no park user fee. INVENTORY REDUCTION siS AJ tion rights. Ashley believes Maryland needs an updated abortion law on the books in case the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion. Franks, 48, said abortion is the issue voters have asked about most frequently.

"I might not vote for funding" for abortions, he said. "But I'm not a supporter of government dictating the way a person should spend their life. The choice should be the family's." A dentist, Franks became interested in politics after being elected president of the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. He has testified at committee hearings in Annapolis. His primary concerns are the budget deficit and state government growth.

"I'm a fiscal conser Bird-watching, in particular, has become a popular pastime with all ages, inspired by increased general interest in conservation, says Kathleen Jamison, editor of The Delaware Conservationist. The festival is sponsored by the Five talks by recognized authorities are in the program. state Department of Natural Resources Environmental Control, which operates the state park system; the Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park, a private support organization; Delmarva warmly evangelical in spirit. In the ABC our worship services are reverent, thoughtful, and yet still allow for human feelings. Afterall, we do have a heart as well as a mind.

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