40 - CAPE GAZETTE, Friday, January 10 - January 16, 1997
Browseabout turns a page with
book club starting on Jan. 12
By Rosanne Pack
The possibilities of a cup of hot
coffee or tea and a good book are
being taken further at
Browseabout Books as the down-
town store offers the new caf6
area for local book clubs.
An organizational meeting for
those interested in a book club is
set for Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. at
the store, 133 Rehoboth Ave. The
meeting is open to all, and those
who attend are encouraged to
e0me with ideas for what they
want in a club.
Browseabout owner Steve
Crane said the plan is to let cus-
tomers be the driving force in or-
ganizing and running the group.
"We will let it come from the
customers," he said. "We are cus-
tomer service oriented, and, with
the guidance of our manager,
Sarah Mason, we are going to see
what they want."
Mason, Browseabout manager,
agreed with Crane; and she said,
"This first gathering is just an in-
formational meeting to see what
people are looking for. We will
provide the place and what fol-
lows will be directed by what the
group wants."
She said there has been some in-
terest expressed by customers, and
the idea for going ahead with the
chosen date and time came from a
customer. She said those who are
interested in participating will
then set a regular day and time
that will best accommodate every-
one.
"We don't know how many will
attend, and there is always the
possibility that so many people
will be interested that two groups
will be formed," Mason said. "We
have sent out a few notices for
community calendars; but mostly
we are !etting people, know by
word of mouth. We have a couple
of customers who are really en-
thusiastic, and are getting things
organized."
The store manager said that
Browseabout has some publisher-
prepared information on organiz-
ing book clubs and choosing read-
ing lists that can be used as
guides.
She said some customers had
mentioned organizing book clubs
before, and the opening of the new
oaf6 area in the bookstore pro-
vides a comfortable space with ac-
cess to refreshments. And, a few
good books.
For information, call Mason,
226-2665.
Roadsters delays
restaurant opening
Roadsters restaurant located on
Savannah Road near Lewes has
announced that it has delayed its
opening until Wednesday, Jan. 15.
The restaurant, originally slated to
open this past week, will feature
gourmet wood-grilled pizzas and
other foods at mid-range prices.
Two long-time insurance
agencies merge
Fowler and Williams and the In-
surance Market have joined
forces. The new entity, retaining,
The Insurance Market name, will
be equally owned by partners
John L. Downes, Edward L.
Fowler, James J. Hartstein,
Stephen M. Hartstein, and Greg
N. Johnson. It will employ a staff
of 24 people, and will have offices
in Laurel and Georgetown.
Representing over 50 compa-
O'Conor, Piper & Flynn personnel serving at the party are (back row, l-r) Rich McKinley
and Elmer Fannin of Country Life; (middle row) Lauren Alberti, Christine Hackendorn and
Pete Copenhaver;, (front row) Joyce Henderson, Sandy BaHentine and Peggy Mullen.
Cape Region builder
A local builder, Elmer Fannin,
owner of Country Life Homes, re-
cently was the successful bidder
for the services of a realtor group
during the annual benefit for the
needy auction sponsored by the
Sussex County Association of Re-
altors.
A new twist was added at this
year's auction. Staff members of
gets OP&F
O'Conor, Piper and Flynn offered
themselves as a service-property
package to be auctioned to the
highest bidder.
To fulfill their assignment, they
acted as hosts and hostesses at the
Country Life Homes' annual
Christmas party held at the Planta-
tions in Lewes.
The auction each year supports
group at auction
gifts for needy children at Christ-
mas time. This year it collected
' $13,000 to buy, wrap, and deliver
gifts to needy Sussex County chil-
dren in 130 families.
The rent-a-group concept
worked so well, the O'Conor,
Piper and Flynn Realtor group
said that more than likely they
will include it in the 1997 auction.
nies, The Insurance Market pro-
vides property, casualty, life,
health and financial services in-
surance products throughout
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
ABCC offering server
certification class Jan. 14
According to Delaware law,
anyone who serves alchohol must
be certified by the state to do so.
Wait staff or clerks in package
stores must comply with the law
or risk losing their right to work.
Employers who allow uncertified
personnel to work in an establish-
ment that serves or sells alcohol
risk being fined. The Alcoholic
Beverage Control Commission
(ABCC) will be offering a certifi-
cation course on Jan. 14 at the Re-
hoboth Beach Convention Center
from 6 to 10 p.m. It will offer the
course again on Jan. 22. ABCC
will also be offering recertifica-
tion and photo identification up-
dates on Friday, Jan. 31 from 2 to
6 p.m. Those who are already li-
censed and seek recertification
may present their identification
cards and certifications at the be-
ginning of any of the classes or at
the photo identification sessions,
and their certifications will be up-
dated. Those who have lost either
their identification cards or their
certificates should contact ABCC.
All servers and clerks must have
their identification cards with
them while they are working.
Newly hired employees have 30
days in which to become certified.
Classes are free. For more infor-
mation, call (302) 739-3024.
Yacht Bag OR Keep It
Hot, Keep It Cold! lunch
bag to be given at the
Cape Gazette to the first
50 non-subscriber
names dropped off by •
Friday, January 31. If
)LD
BAG
All participant names entered by Fri-
day, January 31 will be included in a
drawing for 50% OFF coupons on
selected items at Carlton's.
