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Thursday, January 9, 2003 THE DAILY TIMES SALISBURY BUDGET: SU cuts may mean slimmer staff, raise in tuition BUDGET, from Page 4 "Before becomes cellor of tem, (Robert) Ehrlich governor, the chanthe University SysWilliam Kirwan, thought we should begin preparing for deep, deep cuts." SU President Janet DudleyEshbach said. "We Janet Dudley-Eshbach Janet Dudley-Eshbach don't know definitively 1 how much of a cut is in store, but it is anticipated to be huge." The annual state appropriation to Salisbury University for 2002 was $29.5 million, she said. "That represents 29 percent of our operating budget," Dudley said. "I'm guessing we could be looking at a cut of about $3 million. That's pretty severe.

She said the university cannot make up the loss without an increase in tuition, but she hopes to keep it under 5 percent. For in-state students who paid $3,394 for the 2002-03 school year, it's an increase of $170 per year. For out-of-state students who paid $9,158 this year, they could face an increase of $458. An increase will be decided after state officials determine SU's budget cuts. The proposed 5 percent tuition increase represents about $1 million of the shortfall, Dudley-Eshbach said.

"There will not be only one solution," she said. "I don't want this burden to fall disproportionately on the backs of our students and I want to protect our academic base. We're going to need a lot of tools in our toolbox." Dudley-Eshbach said she had been planning for a large budget cut for months, prolonging the university's hiring freeze, which has lasted six months. "We've eliminated some unfilled positions, and I've been unable to give any salary increases," she said. "We also will likely have to engage in layoffs and entrenchments and perhaps begin talking to some people about early retirement incentives." Dudley-Eshbach said the school may also consider capping enrollment if the university is unable to hire more teachers, immediate tuition increases may only be a first step.

"Whatever we get could be the first in a series of increases," she said. "And if we get hit with another cutback next year, then I'll have to start looking at the academic side of the house." Thelma Thompson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, said her school will not cut academic programs. "We're going to have to make expenditure adjustments and personnel adjustments, but our academic programs are going to be kept sacred," she said. Thompson and UMES Vice President Ron Holden said they are waiting to see how much the school's budget is cut before they make a decision. "But, I don't see how we can survive without some type of increase," Thompson said.

In-state annual tuition at UMES this year was $3,029. Out staters paid $7,567. Thompson said the school's hiring freeze will continue and layoffs are probable, depending on how much of the university's $23.6 million state appropriation is cut. "We've been looking at many areas where we could make cut backs," she said. "I'm an old educator and I know these things are cyclical.

They just happen sometimes." Reach Joe E. Carmean Jr. 410-749-7171, Ext. 283, or DEATH NOTICES GLADYS ESTELLE CHANDLER BEASLEY, 89, of Onley, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Broadway Baptist Church in Cashville. Interment will in Fairview Lawn Cemetery in Onancock. Flowers or memorial donations may be made to the Broadway Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Mrs. Aden Hundley, 15655 Cashville Road, Onancock, Va.

23417. Arrangements are being handled by Williams-Onancock Funeral Home. ELBERT W. BENSON, 76, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Bishopville Cemetery, W. HILLIS BONAWELL, 88, of Saxis, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Drewer Cemetery in Saxis. PRINCESS ANNE CHILDS, 52, of Hebron, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Salisbury, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Green Acres Memorial Park in Salisbury, Arrangements are being handled by Lewis N. Watson Funerat Home in Salisbury, MARY JANE ELLIOTT, 76, of Pocomoke City, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at her residence in Pocomoke City from complications of Parkinson's disease.

A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Holloway Melson Funeral Home in Pocomoke City, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in First Baptist Cemetery in Pocomoke City, WILBUR F. EMGE 80, of Salis- bury and formerly of Linthicum, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Salisbury Center: Genesis ElderCare.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. Interment will follow in Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 at Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

at the church. HAZEL H. FOSKEY, 75, of Laurel, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. A funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m.

at Short Funeral Home in Laurel, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. PAUL M. LANKFORD, 75, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Deer's Head Hospital Center in Salisbury.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.at Bounds Funeral Home in Salisbury, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. CARRIE J. MITCHELL, 77, formerly of Dagsboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Lewes Convalescent Center in Lewes.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. John's Baptist Church, Mount Joy in Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery in Selbyville. Arrangements are being handled by Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro.

H. VICTOR TOWNSEND, 81, a native of Newark, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, after a lengthy illness. A funeral service will be held Friday at noon at Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Trinity Garden of Memory Cemetery in Newark.

BETTY JANE WEST, 73, of Laurel, died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at C.H. Foggie AME Zion Church in Bridgeville, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service and on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Interment will be in Green Acres Memorial Park in Salisbury. Arrangements are being handled by Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home in Salisbury. OBITUARIES LAUREL H. Foskey, 75, of Laurel, died Wednesday, Jan.

8, 2003, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Born in Delmar, she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Pearl Hastings. She retired from North Laurel School. She worked in the cafeteria. She was a member of Kings United Methodist Church for more than 50 years.

She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, a Sunday school teacher and a worship chairman. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ray D. Foskey of Laurel; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan R. and Vanessa Foskey of Elkton, three grandchildren, Brandon, Brett and Brooke; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn H. and 1 Oran Taylor of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Short Funeral Home on West Street in Laurel, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Foskey may be sent to Kings United Methodist Church, Mrs.

Angie James, 10197 Hastings Lane, Delmar, Del. 19940. Princess Anne Childs H. Foskey Paul M. Lankford SALISBURY Paul M.

Lankford, 75, of Salisbury, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Deer's Head Hospital Center. Born in Galestown, he was a son of the late Scott and Myra Brinsfield Lankford. Mr. Lankford was a lifetime member of VFW Meuse Post 194 and the American Legion Spring Hill Post 237 in Hebron.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty L. Lankford of Salisbury; two daughters, Susan Lankford of Salisbury and Sharon Hampp and her husband, Charlie, of Olney, a grandson, David Hampp of Olney; two sisters, Margaret Bailey of Salisbury and Ann Lankford of Denton; three brothers, David Lankford of Beach Haven, Eddie Lankford of Hurlock and Robert Lankford of Seaford; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred, Scott, Ervin and Paul Lankford; and two sisters, Pauline Knowles and Elenor Bennett. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.

The Rev. J. Harvey Dixon will officiate. Interment will follow in Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Contributions may be made in memory of Paul to the charity of your choice.

Visit www.delmarvaobits.com/bounds. Wilbur F. Emge Jr. SALISBURY Wilbur E. "Bud" Emge 80, of Salisbury and formerly of Linthicum, died Tuesday, Jan.

7, 2003, at Salisbury Center: Genesis ElderCare. Born in Baltimore, he was a son of the late Wilbur F. Emge Sr. and Lillian M. Hutton Emge.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Aneta B. Clipper Emge, in 1957; a sister, Vera L. Della; and a brother, James P. Emge. Mr.

Emge graduated from Glen Burnie High in 1940. He was a World War II Air Force veteran, serving as a tech sergeant. He was employed by Exxon until his retirement in 1978. Mr. Emge was a member of St.

Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Norma S. Reuwer Emge of Salisbury; four sons, Bruce F. Emge of Daniel G. Emge and his wife, Terry, of Salisbury, David R.

Emge of Linthicum and Timothy J. Emge and his wife, Deborah, of Salisbury; a daughter, Joyce E. Emge and companion, Robin L. Kasemeyer, of Marriottsville, five grandchildren, Richard L. Emge, D.

Christopher Emge and his wife, Sabrina, Meghan E. Emge, Timothy J. Emge II and Andrew J. Emge; a brother, A. Calvin Emge of Glen Burnie, two sisters, Muriel E.

Bowser of Pasadena, and Mary Alice Mitchell of Glen Burnie, and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. The Rev.

Edward M. Aigner Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow in Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury. Friends may call today from 7 to 09 p.m.

at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Joseph House, PO Box 1755, Salisbury, Md. 21802; or the charity of your choice. Visit www.delmarvaobits.com/bounds.

Elbert W. Benson BISHOPVILLE Elbert W. Benson, 76, of Bishopville, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Born in Bishopville, he was a son of the late Ranzie and Edith Hudson Benson.

He was a farmer and a charter member of Blackwater Fellowship Church in Roxana. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris R. Benson of Bishopville; a son, Glenn E. Benson and his wife, Debbie, of Bishopville; a daughter, Donna L. Jarman and her husband, George, of Bishopville; a brother, Harold R.

Benson of Bishopville; four grandchildren; and several special nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. James Carmean will officiate.

Interment will be in Bishopville Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Blood Bank of Delaware-Eastern Shore, PO Box 2477, Salisbury, Md. 21802; or Blackwater Fellowship Church, Wayne West, Route 1, Box 24A7, Dagsboro, Del. 19939. H.

Victor Townsend SNOW HILL H. Victor Townsend, 81, a native of Newark, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, after a lengthy illness. Born July 21, 1921, in Newark, he was a son of the late Horace and Manolia Bassett Townsend, the youngest of seven children. Mr.

Townsend spent the early years of his life as a farmer, knowing and respecting every acre he farmed on the Sinepuxent Bay in Worcester County. He proudly served his country both here and abroad in the U.S. Army during World War II as a member of the 368th Engineers Battalion. He enjoyed traveling to reunions of his battalion annually and maintained these friendships throughout his lifetime. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Ward Townsend of Snow Hill; two daughters and their spouses, Jane and Steve Ashcraft and Ellen and Gene White of Salisbury; seven grandchildren, Cale, Chris, Kirby and Kasey Ashcraft of Salisbury and Michael Schneider of Salisbury, Joe and his wife, Maia Schneider, of Ocean City and Kennan and her husband, Brian Court, of Santa Barbara, three greatgrandchildren, Brogan and Kylan Court and Lassen Schneider; and two sisters, Virginia Sturgis of Snow Hill and Lena Parks of Exmore.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry and Bassett of Newark and Everett Townsend of Ocean City; and one sister, Helen Baylis of Rehoboth Beach. Vic considered his family the most important part of his life. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandparent, greatgrandparent and brother and was well known for his sharp wit and sense of humor. A funeral service will be held Friday at noon at Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev.

Bill Sterling of Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City will officiate. Interment will follow in Trinity Garden of Memory Cemetery in Newark. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the scholarship fund of the Worcester County Farm Bureau, PO Box 1492, Salisbury, Md. 21802. Betty Jane West LAUREL Betty Jane West, 73, of here, died Monday, Jan.

6, 2003, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Laurel, she was a daughter of the late George D. West and Ola Smith West. She was a member of Betty Jane West C.H. Foggie AME Zion Church in Bridgeville, where she served as a missionary, stewardess and Mother of the church.

She was also a member of the Blind Association of Delaware. She leaves loving memories with her husband, the Rev. Roscoe West of Laurel; one daughter and son-in-law, Virginia Lee and Eddie Snead of Laurel; one sister, Irene Horsey of Laurel; four grandchildren and their spouses, Veronica Oney and the Rev. Dr. Wilford Oney of Seaford, Felicia Matthews and Darryl of Laurel, Tammy Snead of Laurel and Kelvin Snead of Seaford; one brother-in-law; two sisters-inlaw; three great -grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at C.H. Foggie AME Zion Church on Federalsburg Road in Bridgeville. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service and on Friday at the church from 7 to 9 p.m. The Rev.

Dr. Wilford Oney will officiate. Interment will be in Green Acres Memorial Park on West Road in Salisbury. A ministry of comfort and dignity is being provided by Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home in Salisbury.

The family of Charles Isaac "Sug" Miles would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness during the loss of our loved one. Iris Miles Family These Delaware lotteries were drawn Wednesday evening: Play 3-7-68 Play 4 2-2-4-0 Lotto 1-4-13-16-21-24 These Delaware lotteries were drawn Wednesday afternoon: Play 3 2-8-7 Play 4 5-7-9-9 Maryland I These Maryland lotteries were drawn Wednesday evening: Pick 3 8-4-4 Pick 4 4-8-1-3 Bonus Match 5 9-12-16-18-28 (Bonus Ball 32) These Maryland lotteries were drawn Wednesday afternoon: Pick 8-5-4 Pick 4 1-0-5-6 Virginia These Virginia lotteries were drawn Wednesday afternoon: Play 3 7-5-3 Play Cash 5-9-12-14-16-20 These Virginia lotteries were drawn Tuesday night: Play 3 2-6-9 Play 4 3-8-9-9 Cash 5 17-18-29-32-34 Mega Millions The winning numbers drawn Tuesday evening in Mega Millions are: 15-16-28-34-51 (Mega Ball 33) HEBRON Princess Anne Childs, 52, of Hebron, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at her residence. Born in Salisbury, she was a daughter of the late Archie Childs and Fairy Dennis. attended First Baptist Church in Salisbury.

Princess Anne Childs Ms. Childs was employed as a manager at Shore Stop Food Stores on Stockyard Road in Eden and Mount Hermon Road in Salisbury. She will be cherished in the hearts of her children, Anthony L. Childs of Laurel, Ranelle N. Childs, Michael S.

Childs and Kimberly S. Childs, all of Hebron; four brothers, Harry Hunter of Parksley, Hammie Hunter of Delray Beach, Edward Hayes of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Arcy Childs, also of New York: four sisters, Alma Asbury of Quantico, Margaret Ann Hunter of Parksley, Minnie Cooper of Brooklyn and Judy Childs of Salisbury; two grandchildren; two best friends, Josephine Vincent and Minnie McCray; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Booth Street in Salisbury. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service.

The Rev. Lewis N. Watson will officiate. Interment will be in Green Acres Memorial Park on West Road in Salisbury. A ministry of comfort and dignity is being provided by Lewis N.

Watson Funeral Home in Salis- Mary Jane Elliott POCOMOKE CITY Mary Jane Elliott, 76, of Pocomoke City, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003, at her residence in Pocomoke City from complications of Parkinson's disease. Born July 4, 1926, in Pocomoke City, she was a daughter of the late Columbus and Annie Ellis Maddox. Mrs. Elliott was a member of First Baptist Church in Pocomoke City, where she was a member of the Vota-Vita Sunday school class.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Burton W. "Burt" Elliott, and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a brother, Annabelle Dryden, Dorothy Hancock and Columbus W. Maddox preceded her in death. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m.

at Holloway Melson Funeral Home in Pocomoke City, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Paul Elligson will officiate. Interment will follow in First Baptist Cemetery on Old Hill Road in 1 Pocomoke City. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, Md.

21802-1733; or the First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 497, Pocomoke City, Md. 21851. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Melson Funeral Home on Linden Avenue in Pocomoke City. Visit www.regionalobits.com. MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT INCREASES TO $28 MILLION.

The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery drawing has increased to $28 million. None of the tickets sold for Tuesday's $22 million drawing matched all five lotto numbers and the Mega Ball. The next drawing will be Friday. BIRTHS Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2003 Tracey and Marc Keeler, Laurel, son.

Peninsula Regional Medical Center. CORRECTIONS While the staff at The Daily Times strives for accuracy in all the stories we print, we make mistakes. It is our policy to correct errors of fact or omission. We will correct them promptly. If you spot an error in our newspaper, call our Reader Advocate, Cindy Robinson, at 410-749-7171, Ext.

235, or call 1-800-44-DAILY, Ext. 235, between 8:30 and 10 a.m. In the obituary for Edith V. Shockley in Tuesday's edition.of The Daily Times it should have stated she was survived by a sister, Ruth Larmore, of Salisbury, and that the funeral service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Zeller Funeral Home in Salisbury.

The Daily Times does not charge for Death Notices, which are carried as a matter of public record. The more detailed Obituaries are prepared and submitted through the funeral director, based on information provided and paid for by the families of the deceased. The Daily Times requests the cause of death in every obituary as a matter of public record. If it does not appear, it is because the information was unavailable or the family declined to provide it. HAROLD A.

BETHARD, SR. Happy Birthday Thank you for the wonderful days we shared together. The memory of your smile fills us with joy laughter. Our prayers will be with you until we meet again. Love you always, Wife Norma Children Harold Jr, Jimmy, Brenda Families..