Interfaith Prayer Service
WHAT: Governor-elect Carney and Lieutenant Governor-elect Hall-Long will join attendees at Whatcoat United Methodist Church for a pre-Inaugural interfaith prayer service.

WHO:Governor-elect John Carney
Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long
Reverend Elmer Davis, Whatcoat United Methodist Church
Rabbi Michael Scott Beals, Congregation Beth Shalom
Father John Hopkins, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

WHERE:Whatcoat United Methodist Church
341 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904

Inaugural Ceremony of the 74th Governor John C. Carney and 26th Lieutenant Governor Bethany A. Hall-Long
WHAT: The Governor-elect and Lieutenant Governor-elect will participate in a formal ceremony prior to taking the oath of office and giving an inaugural address, respectively.

WHO: Governor-elect John Carney
Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
10:30 a.m. – Prelude
10:45 a.m. – Introduction of the Platform Guests
11:00 a.m. – Ceremony

WHERE: Legislative Hall
Dover, DE

Broadcast on Facebook Live and Live Stream

PROGRAM: 10:30 a.m. – Prelude
Delaware National Guard

10:45a.m. – Introduction of The Platform Guests
Delaware State Police Bagpipes

11:00 a.m. – Greeting
Dr. Harry L. Williams – President, Delaware State University

“Ruffles and Flourishes”
287th Army Band, Delaware National Guard

“Stars and Stripes Forever”
CWO 3 Robert Stike, Commander

Nineteen Gun Salute
Delaware National Guard

Presentation of Colors
Delaware State Police Color Guard

National Anthem
Staff Sgt. Naomi D. Scott – 436th Maintenance Squadron, Dover AFB

Invocation
Rev. Elmer Neal Davis Jr.

Administration of Oath of Office to Lt. Governor Bethany A. Hall-Long
Justice James Vaughan – Delaware Supreme Court

Inaugural Address
The Honorable Bethany A. Hall-Long – Lieutenant Governor

“America the Beautiful”
Jack Hanson and Emily Rossi – Members of Delaware’s All State Choir

Administration of Oath of Office to Governor John C. Carney
Chief Justice Leo Strine – Delaware Supreme Court

Inaugural Address
The Honorable John C. Carney – Governor

“Our Delaware”
Alyssa P. Perez – Member of Delaware’s All State Choir

Benediction
Rabbi Michael Scott Beals

Retirement of Colors
Delaware State Police Color Guard

Postlude
287th Army Band, Delaware National Guard

Public Greeting

WHAT: Governor Carney and Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long will greet attendees in a receiving line following the ceremony.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Legislative Hall
Dover, DE

Inaugural Celebration
WHAT: Governor Carney will join guests at Dover Downs to celebrate the Inauguration. Prior registration was required for guests. Closed press.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Registered guests

WHEN: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dover Downs
1131 N Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE 19901

Dover, DE – In his final weekly message, Governor Markell expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the state. Speaking to the people of Delaware, he reflects on how far we have come since the state was hit by the Great Recession, recognizing the thousands of Delawareans who have contributed to tremendous progress.

“You have constantly inspired me with determination, ingenuity, love, and commitment, and we can be proud that together, we have made our state more beautiful, more productive, more prosperous, and more inclusive than ever before,” said Governor Markell. “Serving as your Governor has been the honor of my life, and I will never forget the kindness and generosity you have shown me and my family in times good and challenging. Thank you for all you do for our state and each other, and for your commitment to keep Delaware moving forward.”

Every week, the Governor’s office releases a new Weekly Message in video, audio, and transcript form. The message is available on:

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Delaware.Gov: http://governor.delaware.gov/podcast_video.shtml
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Transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message: A Message of Thanks to the People of Delaware

Eighteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 126 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and skill in their art form. The 18 selected fellows reside throughout Delaware including Arden, Dover, Hockessin, Milton, Newark, Rehoboth Beach, and Wilmington.

Awards are given in three categories – $10,000 for the Masters Award, $6,000 for the Established Professional Award, and $3,000 for the Emerging Professional Award – and Fellows are required to offer at least one exhibit or performance during the upcoming year, providing an opportunity for the public to experience their work. The work of the Fellows will be featured in a group exhibition, Award Winners XVII, at the Biggs Museum this summer.

“Individual Artist Fellowship grants provide the recognition and exposure that artists need to successfully promote their work,” said Paul Weagraff, director of Delaware Division of the Arts. “The financial award allows them to pursue advanced training, purchase equipment and materials, or fulfill other needs to advance their careers.”

The Masters Fellowship is open to differing artistic disciplines each year. In Fiscal Year 2017, Masters Fellowship applications were accepted in Folk Arts or Visual Arts from artists who had previously received an Established Professional Fellowship. In addition to exemplifying high artistic quality, Masters Fellowship applicants must demonstrate their involvement and commitment to the arts in Delaware. Listed below are the Delaware Division of the Arts 2017 Individual Artist Fellows and four Honorable Mentions.

Yolanda Chetwynd has been awarded this year’s Masters Fellowship in Visual Arts: Painting. Chetwynd is a practicing artist who has been living in Newark, Delaware since 1987. She holds an advanced painting degree from The Slade School of Fine Art, University College London as well as a Masters in Professional Studies in Art Therapy from The Pratt Institute. An award-winning painter, Chetwynd has been invited to participate in exhibitions locally, nationally, and internationally. She is also devoted to reinforcing the role of art in education. Chetwynd has worked with the Delaware Institute for Arts in Education since 1992 and has collaborated with teachers on over 100 art projects in Delaware classrooms. She was selected as one of eight regional teaching artists from the National Association of Aesthetic Education Institutes to implement a series of national training workshops and served on the team to write the Visual Arts standards for the state of Delaware. Chetwynd has previously served on the boards of directors of Delcaps and the Newark Arts Alliance.

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2017 Individual Artist Fellows

Masters Award ($10,000)
Yolanda Chetwynd, Newark, Visual Arts: Painting

Established Professional Award ($6,000)
Phillip Bannowsky, Newark, Literature: Poetry
Arden Bardol, Dover, Visual Arts: Crafts
Mahasveta (Gitu) Barua, Newark, Literature: Fiction
Kathryn Canavan, Wilmington, Literature: Creative Nonfiction
A.T. Moffett, Wilmington, Dance: Choreography
Hugh Phibbs, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Works on Paper
Troy Richards, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Painting
Chad States, Rehoboth Beach, Visual Arts: Sculpture
Beth Trepper, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Photography

Emerging Professional Award ($3,000)
Jennifer Borders, Arden, Visual Arts: Sculpture
Daniel Carunchio, Wilmington, Music: Solo Recital
Larry Kelts, Newark, Literature: Poetry
Kathy Maas, Hockessin, Literature: Creative Nonfiction
Ray Magnani, Newark, Visual Arts: Photography
Terrance Vann, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Painting
Aaron Wright, Newark, Literature: Playwriting
David Yurkovich, Milton, Literature: Fiction

Honorable Mention
Dennis Beach, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Sculpture
Luigi Ciuffetelli, Hockessin, Visual Arts: Photography
Liz Dolan, Rehoboth Beach, Literature: Fiction
Linda Harris Reynolds, Wilmington, Visual Arts: Work on Paper

The next deadline for Individual Artist Fellowship applications will be Tuesday, August 1, 2017 by 4:30 p.m.

To contact an individual artist, please email or call: Roxanne Stanulis, Program Officer, Artist Programs and Services, Roxanne.Stanulis@delaware.gov or 302-577-8283.

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Contact: Leeann Wallett, Program Officer, Communications and Marketing
302-577-8280, leeann.wallett@delaware.gov

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(DOVER, Del.—Jan. 6, 2017)—Based on a winter storm watch issued by the National Weather Service, the following State-of-Delaware-owned museums and historic sites—the New Castle Court House Museum in New Castle; the First State Heritage Park, First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries, John Dickinson Plantation, Johnson Victrola Museum and The Old State House in Dover; and the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes—will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. Unless further notified, the sites will return to their normal operating schedules thereafter.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone: 302-736-7413
E-mail: Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web: http://history.delaware.gov

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell previews the release of the state’s Climate Action Progress Report, which reflects the state’s progress in addressing the threats of climate change in response to his Executive Order 41, which called for continuing Delaware’s national leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing strategies to improve the resiliency of the state’s infrastructure, and ensuring all state agencies incorporate measures for adapting to the impacts of climate change.

“We’ve taken important steps to address this challenge by cutting greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, while investing in renewable energy, and we’re making our low-lying state more resilient through projects like dike and beach restorations up and down our coastline. This progress must continue,” said Governor Markell. “In the coming days we’ll release our Climate Action Progress Report on how we’re doing. It shows that we’ve invested in vehicles that use cleaner fuels, strengthened our infrastructure, and increased energy efficiency. Together, we can continue to prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change, supporting Delawareans’ health and safety, promoting economic opportunity, and addressing one of the greatest threats to the future of our state, our nation, and our planet. And that will keep Delaware moving forward.”

Every week, the Governor’s office releases a new Weekly Message in video, audio, and transcript form. The message is available on:

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Transcript of the Governor’s Weekly Message: Addressing Threats Of A Changing Climate