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96th Year, Issue Four ©2005 February 18, 2005 Newark, Del. • 50¢ UP FRONT Project Surfacing okayed, to the top ···········By JIM STREIT ...... finally NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER

ESTERDAY, my Construction to begin home Boy Scout on apartment complex, Troop 306 celebrated National Boy Scout Month with one restriction with its annual dinner. I wish I could have been there. By KAYTIE DOWLING Each year now for more than 90 years, parents whip NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER up a roast beef and green FfER three years of delay in beans dinner, merit badges litigation and negotiations, build­ and rank patches are handed ing plans for a 12-apartment sub­ out, and the division on South Chapel Street have annual Scout of received the go-ahead from the Newark the Year winner City Council. is announced. The plans once again faced a vote (I was the before council on Monday, Feb. 14, and first recipient for the first time, the tally favored the in 1966. The start of construction. However, it does plaque hangs on so with one condition - if construction is my office wall completed on the building before a court here in Newark.) Streit can make a final ruling on a hotly debat­ My idea of ed topic, no alcohol can be sold, distrib­ camping these uted or consumed on the property. days must involve a Sheraton During the past three years, the city or Ramada. But it was camp­ and Delta Eta, the company oversee­ ing and hiking and outdoors ing building and construction on the hooks ... and throwing up ... that property, have been in and out of courts lured me into the program trying to reach a compromise. The city beginning at age 11 . I had been a Cub Scout See OKAYED, 25 and, frankly, didn't like Scouting all that much. My den mother was ... em... how do I say this nicely? ... well, Unsettling she was mean. Plus I didn't really get a kick out of gluing macaroni letters on Christmas ornaments and other such noises useless projects. When I grew too old By KAYTIE DOWLING for the blue-and-gold uni­ form, I didn't plan to join NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Boy Scouts but my father, a former Scout, asked me to ETTLING in for the evening around attend just one Boy Scout 9 p.m., the last thing that Newark meeting and give it a try. resident Ann Butler expected was I did and I was hooked. a knock on her door. Alarm bells were The man who drove the going off in her head. After several months of a series of home invasions See , 9 and burglaries here, home security had become a predominant thought in her mind. And suddenly, late in the evening, someone was knocking on her door. Butler opened the door just enough to peer out and see who was there. "That was when I started shaking, when See BURGLARIES, 24 ~

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Can we help? • Police Blotter is compiled Offices: The paper's offices each week from the files of the ICHAEL J. Anderson, from an anony­ 22, was arrested on mous caller who are located conveniently in Newark Police Department, New M Castle County Police and the Serial Wednesday, Feb. 9, in had observed the Suite 206, Madeline Crossing, connection with a string of eight suspect's photo 168 Elkton Rd ., Newark, DE Delaware State Police by the newspaper staff commercial robberies during the on television. 19711. Office hours are 8:30 past three weeks in this area. After viewing a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. robber Delaware State Police said that the photo, the Phone: (302) 737-0724 Anderson has been connected to man contacted Facsimile: (302) 737-9019 Foot patrol or charged with the following rob­ State Police arrested beries: Detectives. e-mail: [email protected] • Cumberland Farms Police locat­ To subscribe: Call 737-0724 or leads to store, 3310 Philadelphia Pike, ed Anderson at 1-800-220-3311 . To begin a Shortly after Wilmington on Jan. 20 his residence in the Feb. 5 rob­ convenient home-delivery sub­ graffiti ._ arrest • 7-Eleven store, 2409 Marcus Hook, scription, simply call. bery of the Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington on Pa. He was Citizens Bank To place a classified or display HILE walking foot Jan. 21 apprehended branch inside ad: Call 737-0724 or 1-800- W patrol in the unit block • Cumberland Farms without incident. the Acme store 220-3311. East Main Street at store, 3310 Philadelphia Pike, He was then at Surburban 5 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, a Wilmington on Jan. 23 extradited to Plaza, Newark HE STAFF of the /Vewark Post is Newark police officer noticed • Arby's Restaurant, 4004 Delaware for the Teager to assist readers and adver­ police released a man standing in an alleyway Concord Pike, Wilmington on Jan. robbery charges, this photo of the tisers. Reporters, writers, editors and between two buildings. 24 police said. salespeople can be contacted as listed: suspect. The The officer reported that when • Citizens Bank, 2084 He was photo comes James B. Streit, Jr. is the publisher the man noticed the patrolman, he Naamans Road, Wilmington on arraigned at of the /Vewark Post He sets policies and from a bank began to walk away. Jan. 26 Magistrate Court surveillance manages all departments in the Newark • Commerce Bank, 40101 2 and commit­ office. Call him at 737-0724. Police said they discovered camera. Concord Pike, Wilmington on Jan. ted to Howard Kaytle Dowling is the news editor. wet spray paint on a building She leads the day-to-day operation of the wall. The man was stopped, 28 R. Young newsroom. Call her at 737-0724. searched and arrested. • Citizens Bank, 1 University Correctional Facility in default of Marty Valanla prepares the sports Police said they charged Derek Plaza, Newark on Feb. 4 $184,500 secured bond. pages of this newspaper. The sports Summers Jr., 23, of Middleburg, • Newark police also charged The arrest was made possible editor is seldom in the office, however, Va., with graffiti. He was released Anderson for the robbery of the by cooperation between members he checks in frequently. Leave mes­ pending a March 18 court appear­ Citizens Bank, 100 Suburban of the Delaware State Police, sages for Marty at 1-800-220-3311. ance. Drive, Newark on Feb. 5. Newark Police, Mt. Holly Police, Robin Broomall is a staff Detectives received information and Pennsylvania State Police. reporter and specializes in education coverage. Reach her at 737-0724. Bottle breaks window Phil Toman has been the paper's The resident of a home in Department, a large crowd versity student, was slashed by a arrested. He was charged with arts editor since 1969. Well-known the 300 block East Main Street became disorderly as attendees box cutter on his cheek and lip. assault, possession of a deadly in the arts community, he writes his told Newark police that someone were leaving a dance. The attack took place inside the weapon during the commission column from his Newark home. Leave Flatley said UD officers were TUC. of a felony, and carrying a ocn­ messages for him at 737-0724. threw a bottle through his living room window. on duty inside the center and Police were able to identify a cealed deadly weapon, Flatley Other contributing writers include The victim told police the van­ learned at 1:20 a.m. on Feb. 12 suspect and Alfred McCullough, said. McCullough was arraigned Alfred Gruber, Tracy Downs, Elbert dalism took place between 8 p.m. that a man, who was not a uni- 21, of Willingboro, N.J. was and transferred to the Young Chance, Marvin Hummel and Mark Sisk. Correctional Center after failing Leave messages for them at 737-0724. Saturday, Feb. 12, and 11 a.m. Sunday. to post $21,000 bond. David Burr is the office manager-edi­ Shortly after the attack, a City torial assistant. Reach him at 737-0724. Damage was estimated to be $200. Weekly crime report of Newark police officer assisted Ed Hoffman is the /Vewark Posts STATISTICS FOR JAN. 23-29, 2005 COMPILED BY NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT a UD patrolman with the arrest advertising director and manages the of a 22-year-old UD student on local sales team. He can be reached at Thrown from 4th floor INVESTIGATIONS CRIMINAL CHARGES Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1:39 a.m. 1-800-220-3311. Newark police received a tip on Z004 ZOOS THIS Z004 ZOOS THIS The UD officer reported he Jim Galoff is the advertising sales Sunday, Feb. 13, at 1:45 a.m. that PART I OFFENSES TO DATE TO DATE WEEK TO DATE 1't) DATE WEEK attempted to arrest a man as a manager. He handles accounts in the items were being thrown from a Murder/manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0 0 disorderly crowd was leaving New Castle area and is an automotive Attempted murder 0 0 0 0 0 0 4th floor balcony at an apartment the Trabant center but the man account specialist. Call him at 1-800- Kidnap 0 0 0 0 0 refused. The Newark officer 220-3311. building at 329 E. Main St. Ra e 3 4 1. 0 0 0 The suspects fled before police arrived to assist as the suspect Betty Jo Trexler sells real estate Unlawful sexual contact 0 0 0 0 2 0 broke free and began to run away. arrived but officers reported that 4 4 advertising. She can be reached simply Robbery 12 5 2 5 The Newark police officer gave by calling 1-800-220-3311. a chair was heaved and broke a Aggravated assau~ 5 2 0 4 0 0 front window. Burglary 19 31 5 5 4 2 pursuit and wrestled the suspect Janller Evans sells ads in the Theft 75 77 20 15 36 2 to the ground in the fire lane downtown Newark area. She can be outside McDowell Hall on North reached by calling 1-800-~20-3311. Auto theft 14 11 5 2 2 Shattered windows Arson 0 0 0 0 0 College Avenue. Shelley Evans sells ads in the Route A rock was hurled through TOTAL PART I 129 135 35 31 77 9 Flatley said the second inci­ 40 corridor. She can be reached by call­ dent remains under investigation Ing 1-800-220-3311. the storm and front windows of a home in the 200 block Sunset PART II OFFENSES but that charges are expected Nancy Beaudet develops new Road, it was reported to police on Other assaults 34 43 8 37 28 6 soon. Flatley was unable to iden­ advertising accounts in Glasgow and Sunday, Feb. 13, at 12:49 a.m. Receiving stolen property 0 0 0 0 0 tify the sponsor of the dance at Middletown. She can be reached by call­ Criminal mischief 55 54 7 13 7 2 ing 1-800-220-3311. The resident told officers she the Main Street student center. was in an upstairs bedroom when Weapons 3 2 9 12 4 Khrlsllan Toolan delelops new adver­ she heard a loud crash. Thinking Other sex offenses 3 0 0 4 0 tising accounts in Christiana and along Alcohol 14 7 2 53 25 6 Traffic stop yields 31 someone was breaking into the the Route 4 Corridor in Newark. She can Drugs 11 8 12 19 9 pounds of marijuana, be reached by calling 1-800-220-3311. home, the resident immediate­ Noise/disorderly premise 53 53 16 20 36 9 Our circulation manager is Mary ly called 9-1-1 and summoned Disorderly conduct 72 61 15 7 two trafficking arrests Ferguson. For information regarding police. Trespass 18 14 5 5 6 On Friday, Feb. 11, state police subscriptions, call1-800-220-3311 . An immediate search failed to All other 77 63 9 35 22 6 arrested Fernando Flores and locate any suspects. Damage was TOTAL PART II 338 309 55 200 166 48 1M N~ark Post is published Friday by Chesapeake Jesus Leon Perez on Kirkwood Publishing Corporation. News and local sales offices ore estimated to be $200. Highway and charged them with located in Madelint Crossmg, Suitt 206, /68 Elkton Rd., MISCEUANEOUS Newark, DE 197/1. Altadrertising and news are acetpted possession of marijuana. and printed only at the .r.ole discrerion of the publisher. Tlu! Alarm 136 149 25 0 0 0 Newark Post is a member of the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Man slashed at dance Animal control 46 37 0 0 0 Police reported that a state Press Association, Suburban Ntwspapers of America and trooper stopped a 1994 red Pontiac the National Ntwspapu Association Investigation of incidents fol­ Recovered property 17 20 0 0 0 lowing the conclusion of a dance Service 894 877 170 0 0 0 Grand Prix, with Michigan regis­ POSTMASTER: Send address chang­ early Saturday morning at the Suspicious person/vehicle 94 310 49 0 0 0 tration after the officer observed es to: Newark Post, Suite 206, 168 University of Delaware's Trabant TOTAL MISCEUANEOUS 1187 1393 252 0 0 0 a traffic violation on Kirkwood Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711. Highway, just east of Harmony Periodicals postage paid at Newark, University Center are continuing. THIS W~EK ,zoo4 zoo4,TO DATE, 1 THis WEEK zoos zpos TP DATE 1 Ro!ld: 1 T)l.e '!ehjcl<> was QCcupi€1d · Del., and additional offices. '. ; Accord\ng- to . Capt,· James ' I TOTAL(~ ' . S91 ~943 559 I 2939 Flatley, of the UD Police '' l., see'B(OtreR, · 2a·~ 11 www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 3 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS Cleveland Heights project could be razed

By KAYTIE DOWliNG

NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER HE Newark Housing T Authority submitted ... we have 115 families waiting to move plans to its parent U.S. Department of Housing and into'' subsidized housing ... and here we are with Urban Development on Feb. 8 a property that is not all that obsolete and we for the demolition of the rent­ subsidized Cleveland Heights want to tear it down. " apartment complex, citing crime, environmental concerns and out­ dated facilities. COUNCILMEMBER KEVIN VONCK The demolition application came after a troubled year for Cleveland Heights. In the past council," he said to the NHA ing pollution levels - met the code six months, residents have ral­ board. "That's not an option, of the day, a recent study by the lied the Newark City Council that's an obligation. You have to Delaware Department of Natural to address ignored maintenance do that. You are proceeding in Resources and Environmental issues while the Newark Housing haste and that worries me." Control questioned the site's Authority has been held partially He argued that the demoli­ safety. While officials did not financially responsible for inves­ tion process should not begin find levels of pollutants high tigating environmental concerns until residents are informed and enough to require the evcition of at the property. an investigation to environmental residents, the city and NHA were The plan for demolition, quality has been performed. required to do a more compre­ which was not discussed with the "You have no idea of the sever­ hensive study. recently formed resident's coun­ ity of the pollution at the site," he If the property is demolished, PHOTO BY MATT BASHAM cil or Newark City Council, came said. "Don't you think it's a little residents would relocate to anoth­ as a surprise to many at the Feb. 9 premature to say that you want to er NHA housing complex or Newark Housing Authority meet­ demolish the complex before you receive rent vouchers for another PRoHIBmoN OVER ing. know what the actual environ­ location. John Kowalko, a local activist, mental quality is?" Newark City Council voted Bartenders at Timothy's Restaurant are once again serving alco­ was appalled at the announce­ The complex was built on a to investigate the argument for hol after a month-long hiatus. The restaurant's liquor license was ment. "You have not consulted previous dump site. At the time of suspended after being cited by state officials for serving alcohol to with the recognized residents construction, everything - includ- See DEMOliTION, 12 .... minors. NSC opens Health Christina hikes Wise's salary and Wellness Center Board approves pay the "flagship" Christina District was the first district it was in in the state to require every ninth, By KAYTIE DOWliNG ing men's awareness for their raise to $162,000 the 1960s tenth, and eleventh grader in the own health. Approved district to take the Preliminary NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER One male NSC member By ROBIN BROOMALL by the Christina SAT exam in October, using it recently had a stroke. But Board of as a diagnostic tool to encourage EMBERS ofthe through his own physical fit­ NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Education in students to take more challe~ging M Newark Senior Center ness battle, which included April 2004, courses. ITH less than two full can focus on fitness changing daily habits such as each part of the A non-profit organization, and well being now that the diet and exercise, he made a W years into his five-year Transformation Christina Partners for Excellence, contract, the superinten­ center has opened its Health dramatic recovery. "He wants Plan is designed was formed to accept grant mon­ and Wellness Center on the to let other men know that they dent of the largest school district [__:___j to enhance Wise ies and gifts that can be chan­ property. can do this, too - that men can in the state got a raise that now the educational neled to programs that will direct­ makes him one of the highest The center will focus on survive strokes and do well experiences ly impact student achievement. maintaining and improving after them," Perkins said. paid chiefs in Delaware. offered to its students and fami­ Local businesses have partnered At its Feb. 8 meeting, the Board physical as well as the mental The center also offers a lies, including revolutionary with the district to support the health of members, said Lee library on wellness topics. of Education of the Christina thinking in almost all aspects of transformation process. In one School District voted unanimous­ Perkins, social director at NSC. Books focusing on nutrition, the educational process, re-evalu­ year more than $2 million has "This is a comprehensive, preventing strokes and con­ ly to grant a ten percent raise, ating programs and business pro­ been received. retroactive to July 1, 2004, to holistic health approach," she trolling cholestrol will all be cesses that have been in place for By evaluating practices in the said. "Mental health is just as available. Dr. Joseph Wise. The raise will years and breaking paradigms. district's business services office, make his salary approximately important as taking care of Monthly speakers will Changes include establishing changing contracts with outside your body." address different health topics. $162,000 a year. small learning communities in vendors, conserving energy, and Wise was hired in June 2003 The center will offer This month, which is dedicated the form of 9th-grade academies improving the process of pur­ depression screenings and to heart health, will host Dave with a three-year contract that at our high schools; exploring the chasing supplies, hundreds of would have expired in 2006. In one-on-one counseling when Hall who will speak about "Fit possibility of introducing special­ thousands of dollars have been necessary. There will also be Stop" and Karen Lenhoff who October 2004, the Board extend­ ty programs; aligning grade con­ saved in less than one year - ed his contract by an additional workshops, hosted by Perkins, will discuss nutrition. There figurations; and strengthening the money that is directly going back focusing on mental health. will also be health screenings, two years, through June 2008. curriculum in many key areas. into the academic program. At that time he was given a raise They include topics such as including monitoring choles-. An integrated mathemat­ It is commonly agreed that "What are Mood Disorders," terol and blood sugar levels. - not in dollars but in the number ics instructional program, more Wise's boldness and serious of minutes for his cell phone use. and "The Joys and Stressors of The center will be headed Advanced Placement and Honors business approach to leading the Grandparenting." up by Warren Vanderslice. Since Wise came to the dis­ courses, software-enhanced diag­ largest urban school district in trict be has introduced a plan One of the main concerns Contact Warren or the NSC nostic and enrichment programs Delaware is breaking ground for for the center will be increas- staff at 737-2336. designed get the schools back to have been introduced. other districts to follow suit.

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EDUCATION NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS NoTEPAD Where koalaty counts Recommended February reading By ROBIN BROOMALL completed by teachers, admin­ EBRUARY is I Love istrators, parents, staff and non­ Fto Read Month. Visit NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER staff members, CTAC looked at the Christina Schools LOSING the achievement Keene's school climate, plan­ Superintendent Joseph gap. Buzz words for edu­ ning, teaching and learning strat­ C egies, curriculum and instruction, Wise's book list of recom­ cation in the 21st century. mended reading for elemen­ In schools across the country, assessment and testing, principal tary through high school and right here in the Christina eff~ctiveness, parent and student students. The 39-book list District, closing the achievement involvement and district office includes a variety of titles, gap between Whites and non­ support. from wintertime, to sports, Whites and the upper and lower It also looked at student per­ to science topics and more. income groups has become the formance, comparing second Both fiction and non-fiction biggest target of educators since grade standardized test scores to books, all are available in the statistics were first kept. the same students now in third school libraries. But at William B. Keene grade. Visit www.christina.kl2. Elementary School, where the In a comparison of 13 of the de. us for the complete list. koala bear mascot says "Koalaty district's elementary schools, Keene has the fifth largest per­ counts," they are asking "What NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL achievement gap?" centage of low-income students Schools close Keene, a school of nearly 800 and the fifth highest percent­ The second grade teaching team at Keene gets together every age of non-White students. Yet, Wednesday afternoon to share ideas, review planning, coordi­ Elementary and middle students from pre-k to grade 5, is Keene's third graders identified nate their schedules and solve problems. Above, team leader Kim schools in the Christina showing that students of lower as low-income and those non­ Sherwood Dixon, on left, updates team members on a recycling School District will be closed income families can learn as well program. From Left: Abraham Jones, Kathy Kelly, Rene Stimmel. Friday, Feb. 18 for parent as students from more affluent White scored the highest in the district in reading. Danielle DelDuca, Donna Chushing, Keri Newman and Jennifer conferences. families and just being Hispanic or African-American is no reason CTAC concluded there is no Frasher. Not included in the photo are Heather Murray-ManRakhan, All schools and offices achievement gap between income Tyler Wells, Kim GeorgeHe and Kathy Joos. will be closed Monday, Feb. for doing poorly in school. groups or between White and 21 for President's Day. Located off Rt. 40 near Glasgow, Keene is one of eight non-White students at the school. In math, the results were sive rate. schools in the Christina School In 2004, all groups achieved at similar. Third grade African­ Board meets District that is considered a approximately the 80th percentile American students performed Collaborative effort in reading. nine percentile points above the A special public work Standard Bearer and has been Having grown up in South working to become a model In reading, low-income district average. America, Principal Beatrice Speir session with the Christina African-American students at Going from second to third Board of Education will be for other schools in the district. is bi-lingual and speaks easily Working with Boston-based con­ Keene scored in the 82nd per­ grade, both income groups with parents who are non-English held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7:30 centile, outperforming the district improved their reading and math p.m. at Maclary Elementary sultants CTAC since September, speaking. It certainly helps when the schools have become data­ average by more than 13 per­ scores dramatically, but low­ nearly 10 percent of your school School, 300 St. Regis Dr., centile points. The gap between income and non-White students Chapel Hill. Check www. driven, relying on hard numbers population is Hispanic. Less to evaluate where they are and Keene's African-American and improved at a higher rate than the than half of Keene's students are christina.kl2.de.us for the White peers is negligible. In fact, other two groups. agenda. where they need to improve so White and an equal percentage that every child can meet or African-American students out­ CTAC concluded that at Keene are African-American. exceed expected standards. performed their White peers in all income groups and White But being able to communi- Student of Week With statistics complied both income groups by several as well as non-White groups percentile points. were accelerating at an impres- See KEENE, 5 ..... Angela Zavala, a from extensive questionnaires fourth grader at Brookside Elementary School, has been chosen by Principal Marlene James as this week's Student of the Week. Angela Bonding like sisters is a reporter for the school's newspaper, We Do. She is By ROBIN BROOMALL ity means caring for someone like very · they are part of your family. depend­ NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER "A sorority is when you help able and your sisters and be kind to them," always ONE of them stands much said Yuasinia Robinson. Help meets N more than three feet high. might come in the form of cheer­ her arti­ In a class where the boys ing up a sister when she feels sad cle dead­ out number the girls nearly two or helping explain some home­ lines. to one, the petite females could work that seems undaunting. She also easily get lost in the shuffle. They've pledged to stand by helps the But these seven girls have a each other, work together in class Spanish secret ingredient that will help and keep each other on the right speaking. them get over the typical hurdles road. They follow Bayard's "Fab families Zavala of schoolwork and growing up. Four" of respect, responsibility, and is The girls in Andrew Oliver's caring and trustworthiness. often called on to interpret first grade class at Bayard "We're hoping the group can NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL for the office staff. Angela Elementary School have formed offer an incentive to the other Sorority sisters pledge to stand by each other, help whenever they serves as a member of the a sorority, a bond of sisterhood students for being respectful and can and keep each other on the right road. Bayard's sorority sisters Safety Patrol and is also a that can last for many years. responsible," said Mr. Oliver. "I are, front, from left: Yuasinia Robinson, Kiara Richards, Brooklyn Brookside Scholar. . Like their older counterparts, feel this will lead to success and Badi!eJy, _wlnter Mcla.ughlin. Back ro~; - ~IIvia Diaz; Ta'!'i~ _P~i.t~~~H these girls understand that a soror- achievement in the classroom." an u1 1a ones. www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 5 NEWARK Posr ·:· IN OUR SCHOOLS CSD administrator to attend training HRISTINA School District 10-month 2005 class of the Broad The Broad Academy trains top months. Wise's graduation,· over the CExecutive Director Andrew Academy for Superintendents. executives from business, mili­ Christina's superintendent past 18 months, the Christina Hegedus has been accepted Hegedus, director of organiza­ tary, non-profit, government and Joseph Wise is a 2003 gradu­ schools have benefited from to study at The Broad Center for tional development for Christina education backgrounds to lead ate of the Broad Academy for Broad consultants and additional Management of School Systems, schools, will attend seven extend­ urban public school systems. Superintendents. Laverne Terry, funds directed toward academic in Los Angeles. ed weekend training session cov­ A former senior manager with assistant superintendent is current­ achievement. Only 20 business executives, ering CEO-level skills in finance, Exelon Corporation, Hegedus has ly enrolled in the same program. The Broad Academy and military leaders, and career edu­ management, operations, organi­ been with the Christina School Last summer Board of Education Center for Management are fund­ cators have been accepted into the zational systems and education. District for approximately18 members Dr. John Mackenzie ed by The Broad Foundation, and · Jim Durr participated in an a Los-Angeles-based venture intense week-long training for philanthropic organization, board of education members. In established in 1999 by Eli and Keene proves achievement gap can be closed March 2005 the remaining five Edythe Broad, to "dramatically members of Christina's Board improve k-12 urban public edu­ ..... KEENE, from 4 of Education will participate in cation through better governance, School population Broad training. management, labor relations and cate easily with parents is only In addition, as a result of competition. part of the equation to helping by ethnicity create a school environment that encourages students to learn. Ill White Speir says it is a collaborative 43.6% effort of all the teachers, special­ Hispanic ists, volunteers and staff mem­ Ill The Postman cometh 7.9% bers, along with the indefutable data that is making a difference. Asian American Teams of teachers are required 4.9% to meet weekly to create com­ mon lesson plans, share teaching Ill African American techniques and problem solve. 43 .6% They bounce ideas off each other, looking for ways to handle dif­ tests that are given four times a or six grants for program support ferent situations, while keeping year, teachers can see tJle next at any one time, Speir said. all students at each grade level on day how their classes performed, For the third year in a row, the same lessons. Talking about what questions they missed or Keene was named a STAR school issues that impact their whole had trouble with and adjust their for its Positive Behavior Support grade level makes their instruc­ teaching techniques immediately. program, teaching behavioral tion better, Speirs said. Admittedly a data-junkie, expectations to the students. Speir makes sure every stu­ Speir turns out computer results Where an 80 percent score is dent who needs extra help gets and statistics daily. · needed to achieve that level, it, whether it be with a reading Accelerated Reader program Keene scored 96 percent. specialist or a HOST volunteer was purchased this school year When you put it all togeth­ or working in an intervention to give students a boost in their er, the formula for closing the group. reading skill levels. achievement gap at Keene bal­ With the Standards Mastery Teachers are working with five ances out.

By ROBIN BROOMALL deliverymen and distributed their Awards named to Cab Calloway School friendship cards throughout the NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER school, delivering messages of HE following Newark resi­ Wilmington public relations firm, The National Championship "Be Mine." Above, three-year­ Tdents and Cab Calloway has announced the winner of its of High School A Cappella has AIL carriers are a wel­ olds group for a photo before set­ School for the Arts juniors Smoke Free TV contest is David announced that Cab Calloway M comed sight, especially ting off on their appointed rounds. have been nominated for the Ruth, a student at Cab. High School's vocal music pro­ when they bring greet­ Front row, from left: Brenden Summer 2005 National Young Cab senior Monika Szalewicz, gram, under the direction of ings of affection and not the Haywood, Julia Famiglietti, Leaders Conference: Josh Bartel, of Newark, was selected as a can­ Newark resident and teacher dreaded bills. Preschoolers at Rashaun Junious, Emma-Lee Karl Conner, Jessica Cross, didate for the U.S. Presidential Marji Eldreth, has been elected Maclary Elementary School spent Furrowh. Back row: Jacob Angela Johnson, Leigh Kimble, Scholars program, recognizing a as one of the Delaware ·State several days creating Valentines Jordan, Sasha Porter, MacAdoo Jessica Johnstone, Katie Keough, distinguished graduating senior finalists, competing in Drexel for special people. Then on Harrison-Dixon Jr., Saul Rosilesi Chelsea Zaldivar, Kristen who demonstrate exceptional Hill on Feb. 19. Monday, they dressed as postal and Ross Madden. LaPorte, and Cordelia Harris. scholarship and talent in the visu­ Aloysius Butler and Clark, a al and performing arts.

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COLUMNS • PAGES FROM THE PAST • LEITERS PER CHANCE Our OF THE Arne Recalling a classic By ELBERT CHANCE

NEWARK POST COLUMNIST T was during the Christmas holidays Almost every I that my wife and I shared an unantici­ pated moment of nostalgia. member'' of our gen­ We had turned on the television set eration saw and loved during the afternoon and were surfing for 'Casablanca' when it This week, "Out of the AHic" features a photograph from the University of something entertaining when an announc­ Delaware Archives. According to UD archivist lan Janssen, this photo shows er declared that this station was about to was released in 1942 and the Delaware College Cadets standing at attention on a field in circa 1892. The present the film classic "Casablanca". We field on which the cadets are drilling probably is Frazer Field (note the railroad were hooked. it has continued to win running behind the field), so the photograph would have been taken looking northeast, demonstrating the lack of the town's development in this region Almost every member of our generation admirers for more than six at that time. The Delaware Cadets were the forerunners of the modem Army saw and loved "Casablanca" when it was decades" ROTC program at the university. Janssen said "note the Civil War era uniforms released in 1942 and it has continued to (kepis, dragoon helmets, etc.); these uniforms were 'cadet gray' and according win admirers for more than six decades. to tbe course catalog for 1892, coSt between $13.50 and $15.50." "Out of the Bogart and Rains were nominees for best AHic" features historic photographs from Newark's history, recent and long ago. Its plot was especially timely for Readers who have a historic photo and would like to share It with other readers the World War Il era. Rick Blaine, an leading actor and best supporting actor. American expatriate who operated a popu­ Casablanca also was nominated for best are Invited to loan their photos for reprinting In this space. lar nightclub in Paris, barely escaped the black and white cinematography, best film invading Nazi armies, and had moved editing and best music for a drama or to French controlled comedy film. Morocco. Casablanca's Speaking of music, the hit song, "As PAGES FROM THE pAST looal police, led by Time Goes By," so closely identified with Captain Louis Renault, the film, first was sung in a 1931 Broadway News as it appeared in the Newark Post through the years were increasingly pres­ show. sured by German occu­ inspected. In addition to the Women's College, piers and the city was After the release of the film in 1942, it • Feb.20, 1930 this, official inspection University of Delaware, a hotbed of conflicting was featured on the popular radio show, was provided on canning which will be held on loyalties. "The Hit Parade," for 21 consecutive Inspection service house tomatoes at one Saturday at the college. weeks. Ilsa Lund Laszlo, has increased cannery. An interesting program has been prepared for the fascinating woman Chance In 1988, "Casablanca" was among the W.T. Derickson, from whom Rick had first films included in the registry of the Women will the dinner meeting at 6 Director of the Bureau of o'clock in Kent hall. Mrs. been separated when National Film Preservation Board founded Markets of the State Board he left Paris, suddenly arrives with her in that year by the Library of Congress. visit college Frederick J. Manning, the of Agriculture, reports Every class from the former Mss Helen Taft, husband, Victor, a leader of underground that during the 1929 ship­ resistance forces. Others on that prestigious list are pioneer class of 1918 dean and acting president Citizen Kane, Gone With the Wind, The ping season, 981 cars to the June graduates of of Bryn Mawr College, Both are sought by the Nazis and will Grapes of Wrath, High Noon and The of perishable fruits and 1929 will be represented will be honor guest and surely be apprehended unless they obtain Maltese Falcon. vegetables from Delaware among the guests at the will give a short address. documents from the Vichy authorities that were officially inspected A personal postscript undoubtedly Feb. 11 reunion of the will enable them to escape to America. and certified. This work is Alumni Association of influences my affection for "Casablanca". done jointly by the State Highway deaths Hunphrey Bogart as Rick, Ingrid In the rnid-1950s, when Pulitzer Prize Board of Agriculture and show decrease Bergman as llsa, Paul Henreid as Victor winning poet Dr. Robert S. Hillyer was the U.S. Department of A marked decrease in and Claude Rains as Captain Renault a member of the University of Delaware Agriculture. A charge of head a superb cast that includes Sidney faculty, a group of his colleagues honored the number of automobile $4.00 per car for inspec­ accidents; the number Greenstreet (a villian with a heart) and him at a black tie dinner. tion and certification was Peter Lorre. of persons killed and the Owing to the kindness of a professor made and during the past number injured on state Director Michael Curtiz, producer Hal never known to me, I was the only non­ season. This service was highways last month is B. Wallis -and a trio of writers received faculty member and by far the youngest self-supporting. indicated in the report of Academy Awards for their work and person invited to attend this prestigious The 981 cars inspected the State Highway Police function. included not only the made public this week. cars shipped by rail, but In the number of fatali­ • The author, who for five decades was Imagine my delight when I arrived for also truck shipments ties the decrease was 300 the familiar voice announcing University the dinner and found that the guest speaker and inspections made at percent less than in Jan. of Delaware home football games, now would be Dr. Hillyer's old friend, Claude cold storage warehouses. 1929. This is due, C.C. is retired and has authored a number of Rains, who spoke briefly and read several There were 622 cars of Reynolds, superintendent books. Chance is a long-time Newark of his poems. early apples, 151 cars of of the State Police, believes, resid.ent and has written this column for _• _I_t .\\:'l!S.l~IJlP!J!e.n! J_wijl neVS!f J_'Qrgf:1:. , , \ l . l ... a Je~~-- · -... · -.· .. · -:.~ -._ ...... ·.-- -..·,.- -:.·...... See PAGES, 7 ~ www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEWARK PoST • PAGE 7 NEWARK PosT ·:· COMMENTARY

goes by that I do not use some Eagle Scout (or the Girl Scout Certain resume leadership technique that had its equivalent) or military academy genesis in my Boy Scout expe­ graduate get out of the building Delaware State Police riences. Not every Scout milks without a job offer. The hon­ items attract Scouting for its full benefits, but chos know that it takes a special those who do usually surface to kind of discipline and devotion Citizen's Police attention the top. to become an Eagle Scout, a feat Witness the son of one of our that must be accomplished prior ..... UP FRONT, from 1 contributors. Joe Backer, a famil­ to reaching age 18; graduating Academy to begin soon iar voice to many Delawareans from West Point, Annapolis and through his role as a reporter Colorado Springs requires similar HE next Delaware State process. ambulance to the hospital for WILM Newsradio, also does drive. TPolice Citizens' Police Additionally, participants will when my mother gave serious­ a fair amount of sports report­ Joe and his family must Academy will begin on take part in a "ride-a-long" with a ly premature birth to me was ing for this newspaper. Joe sends be proud, as they should be. Tuesday March 1, 2005, from patrol officer. a Boy Scout leader. That night word that his son, Matthew, will Congratulations to Matthew and 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and con­ The academy provides the he was teaching a first aid class r~ceive his Eagle Scout award all other young men who earn tinue to meet on Tuesday nights opportunity to gain insight on poisoning. He taught me and this Sunday. this distinction. (Give me a call for eight consecutive weeks. into the complex world of law the other wide-eyed boys how Earning that distinction is no and I'll tell you where to go The academy will take place enforcement. Past participants to make a person vomit. That small honor. Garnering enough job hunting when you finish at at the Delaware State Police have included students, poten­ was valuable information, a skill merit badges to fill a sash and Wesley.) Museum and Education Center tial applicants, politicians, media, I later used several times to get the design and completion of a located on DuPont Highway in civic association members, and myself out of hairy predicaments major service project takes doz­ • When not being amazed that, Dover. individuals who want a better (like tests I hadn't studied for). ens of hours of a teen's free time. years ago as a Boy Scout camp Participants will gain knowl­ understanding of police opera­ I joined Troop 306 that night. When I was a kid, it was demand­ staffer, he Led young Scouts on edge in a wide variety of police tions and services. For the next seven years, I did ing enough but today's youth 10-mile hikes a minimum offour activities reminisce of what a If interested in attending, everything that Boy Scouts had has many more distractions and times a week, the writer is pub­ Delaware Trooper experiences contact Lt. Joseph P. Aviola, Jr. to offer and benefited greatly, not diversions grabbing their dimin­ Lisher of this and three other today. Presentations will be at [email protected] or so much from the camping and ishing free time. This fact makes newspaper headquartered ·in provided in such law enforce­ 598-5188. hiking which I loved, but rather Matthew's accomplishment all Newark. Today, he huffs and ment topics as: Crime prevention, Background checks will be from the character building the that more significant. puffs at High Energy The gym, Domestic violence, School based administered on all applicants program quietly instills in young It is well known that there then collapses at the Streit family programs, Homicide investiga­ and class size is limited to 30 men who take advantage of the is a standing order at a major home in the Cherry Hill neigh­ tion, RADAR, Firearms training, students. program. There isn't a day that Delaware employer to not let an borhood of Newark. Aviation, and RecruitrnenUHiring 1980: Christiana High School sets goal: Get rid of drugs at school ..... PAGES, from 6 "My goal," says advisor Carol learned . available to our students," said voted 23-0 to oppose the plan cit­ Rockafellow, "is to rid Christiana The LEAA, however, did sug­ Roselle. ing health and safety concerns. High School of all controlled gest the police department vali­ Another $7 million will be And nearly 150 people attend­ to care exercised by motorists substances. I have a gut-level date its promotion testing and used for graduate and under­ ed a Feb. 2 meeting at the Rose during the icy and snowy condi­ feeling that the percentage of use require that within six months the graduate programs in College of Hill Community Center in New tions that prevailed in January. is very high." department submit its own equal Business and Economics and in Castle, to state their opposition to The number of persons killed Since November, Rockafellow opportunity employment program the Delaware Center for Teacher the incinerator plan. during January was two, as has attempted to start a parent to the LEAA. Education which supports state against six for the same period group, which would begin taking effort to enhance education and Christiana redrawing lines last year. The number of acci­ a closer look at the problem and professional development for dents was 52, as against 61, and the ways it might be dealt with. • Feb. 18, 2000 teachers in public schools. For the third time in four years, the total number injured 39, as the Christina School District is compared with 41. There was UD gets huge valentine embarking on a realignment of more property damage, the total County police under Incinerator ignites outcry some feeder patterns and assigned being $9,809, as against $8,699. The whopping $25 million Residents living near a pro­ schools in the district. discrimination probe pledged to the University of Following an investigation by posed incinerator site have made District officials announced Delaware by MBNA America it abundantly clear that they do this week the staff is consider­ • Feb. 20, 1980 the Law Enforcement Assistance was a very sweet Valentine's Day Administration, the New Castle not want it operating on Porter ing adjustments in the K-4 sub­ gift. Road in Bear. urban attendance boundaries to Free Newark bus County Police Department is According to University presi­ under investigation again for This week, the Bear/Glasgow create a feeder pattern for the new dent David Roselle, more than Council of Civic Organizations William B. Keene Elementary gets green light alleged discrimination and pro­ half of the money, $15 million, motion of minorities. voted unanimously to oppose School in Glasgow. Free city buses could be roll­ will be used to support scholar­ the application of PhilPower Keene Elementary is sched­ ing as early as Feb. 25 in Newark, The Office of Revenue Sharing ships for students, many eco­ is currently investigating the Corporation to build the trash­ uled to open in September 200 1 following a decision Tuesday by nomically disadvantaged. burning facility. with 840 students on approxi­ State Transportation Secretary polic.e department on the same "MBNA support has benefit­ charges. The LEAA concluded On Feb. 7, about 90 civic lead­ mately 29 acres near the intersec­ Kermit Justice to license the ed programs in several of UD's ers of the 7 &40 Alliance leaders tion of Routes 896 and 40. University of Delaware to run a that there was no cause for the colleges... greatly increasing the local bus system for the city. allegations, the Weekly Post has amount of scholarship assistance Robert Dowling, operator of the Newark Transit Company and opponent of the University-city venture, said he will appeal the Transportation S'(Ue,f"/~ Department decision in Superior Court - but addf!d he and his fel­ low stockholders have decided to Small town living... city conveniences get out of the transportation busi­ "'fl),.lflnmE!n in a warm, caring ness in Newark. professional environment. 55+ Adult Community In Historic Smyrna, DE "VVhere your neighbors are your friends" Advisor: Get drugs Prices Starting at $84,900 Ranch with 2 BR & 2 Baths out of Christiana High MATERNIT ECOLOGY George P. Liarakos, M.D. COMMUNITY CENTER NOW OPEN! A student advisor at Christiana Faith A. Brosch, M.D. AsSO·~~_,, P.A. High School says she is "frustrat­ Karen j . lytle-Glover, M.D. Anthony j . Bell, D.O. Medical Arts Pa11ilion • Suite 207 Small Town Setting • Close to Beach & Bay • 11 Models Available ed. .. sick to my stomach" because Barbara M. Estep, R.N.C. of the availability and usage of . 4745 Ogletown-Stanton Rd., Newark Open Friday through Tuesday • Closed Wednesday & Thursday drugs on the Newark school's :;,e_:~7n':~~~:C::Ic~~';,~'.i :zt . , (302) 368-9000 • Fax: (302) 368-9004 campus. "Our practice is a blend of experience and the latest technology in women's l!ealth." \.. .. r--.:J. J, r-:·~..,,J

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RELIGION • PEOPLE • DIVERSIONS • OmtOOK Hear Are your loved ones protected? this! By CINDY GENAU Deaf actress challenges audJ.ence and misconceptions SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST By KAYTIE DOWLING HILDREN bring so Cmuch joy to our lives. NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER I think that is why they are featured in com­ TANDING on the stage, Alexandria mercials, even when com­ SWailes knows the audience is rewarding mercials cost the most to air, her with thunderous applause. She can as is the case during the Super see the appreciation in their eyes and the fury Bowl. People pay attention of two thousand hands beating together. But when children are involved. I ~~can't hear it. believe every parent, grand­ She's deaf. parent, or child-care provider It doesn't matter in the least that her wants the best for their loved ears won't register the audience's thanks ones, especially for their chil­ for a show well done. She can see it in their dren. The smiles. best way to 'Outlook' Wailes is one of the deaf cast members of ensure their is a weekly Deaf West's "Big River," a play that unites feature hearing, deaf and hard-of-hearing actors to protection is prepared to make sure . tell the story of Huckelberry Finn. The unique by the New musical combines song, spoken word and everyone is Castle buckled up County American Sign Language to translate Mark appropriately Cooperative Twain's tale of adventure into one that every­ in a car safety Extension one can understand. seat, booster Service Wailes' journey with the acting troupe seat or a seat began in an unlikely way. She was studying belt. at Deaf West's Summer School in July of Delaware's Child Restraint 2002. While she was there, she came across Law requires child safety seat an interesting bit of information - the charac­ restraint usage for all children ter of Joanna Wilkes would have an opening through 6 years of age or 60 soon. She tried out, even though her training pounds. From the age of 7 or was in dance, not acting. Just a month later, 60 pounds through 16, seat the role was hers. belt use is required. National "I was in need of a change in my artistic Child Passenger Safety Week aspirations," she said, explaining her trans­ is February 13-19, 2005. formation from dancer to actress. She had During this week, police agen­ dedicated years to studying classical dance, cies will be focusing extra starting at the age of 3. And while she had a efforts on enforcing this law. lifetime in front of an audience, switching to But even the law cannot fully acting gave Wailes a new, fulfilling opportu­ nity to encourage reflection in the arts. protect our children. PHOTO COURTESY OF DUPONT THEATRE Motor vehicle crashes are "For me, the stage is a neutral forum the number one killer of chil­ where ideas and stories that are reflections Alexandra Wailes and Melissa Van der Schyff perform "You Oughta Be Here With Me," in dren ages 2-14. According .to of the mind and of life challenge those who "Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". Tyrone Giordano in foreground. statistics reported by the Office attend," she said. of Highway Safety, last year Wailes has one idea that she hopes to chal­ But ability is something she has in great cess, is all the inspiration that any deaf would­ in Delaware two children aged lenge through this production - the miscon­ supply. Equipped with years of studying be-actor could need. But as if her own story 1 and 4 were killed and 409 ception that deaf actors are not suited for the dance, Wailes has the experience and talent weren't enough, she offers these words of children were injured in motor entertainment industry. Too often deaf actors to offer guidance in stage blocking. She fills advice: "Choose your battles," she said. "And vehicle crashes. 1\venty-two in need of a translator are seen as cumber­ the role of ASL captain. That means that she remind yourself that if your heart is its hap­ percent of children under age some choices to fill a role. They're often works in the same capacity that a dance cap­ piest when you're being creative, then listen 4 were not restrained in car pigeon hbled into playing only deaf charac­ tain might in a dance production. She moni­ to it." safety seats as is recommended ters. That translates into a limited demand for tors and corrects blocking, a crucial element Performances of Big :River at the DuPont by the American Academy of a great talent pool. in the show's success. Theatre are Tuesday through Saturday Pediatrics and mandated by "Being a realist, I'm aware of my limita­ "The unique part of 'Big River' is the cho­ evenings at 8 p.m., and Wednesday, Saturday Delaware law. Children ages 4 tions," she said. "But I know that there are reography of the language," she said. Because and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Ticket prices through 8 are best protected by plenty of jobs in TV, commercials and print the entire show is signed, if a character is range from $47 to . $65. To purchase tickets booster seats, but fewer than that do not involve speaking. Then it becomes blocked during a line, audience members may or for more inf6p.llation about group rates, 50 percent of children in this about a look and a specific talent or ability." not know what was just said. Keeping track of call the DuPopt Theatre Box Office at age range injured in crashes That, Wailes argues, is something that any where every character is on stage at all times 302-656-4401 . or 800-338-0881 or visit actor can provide, regardless of their hearing has never been as important as in this show. www.duponttl;teatre .com See OUTLOOK, 9 ..... ability. And that, combined with her humble sue- i. \".'..J \,\.\\S 111\} \.:\ '·\. . .,(..;"',~- 1~ t' \ 1- \ JJ.s.· bJo:l ;;ll.x •. w'A ·! cll,.11liJ ~J J'iu s1u.,h b.s'(GG A I {\\<):'l.nvt..:\1.)\)Hbl.(l"\:.\l. \l\\J\U\ \-.' ~\,Yr..'"~~··h.t. \';\I\ ' ______./ I~------~~-*-•~•~w-•-•~----·~·-·-·~ · -·~------·~J www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 9 NEWARK PosT ·:· LIFESTYLE Photographers open an 'Eye on the World'

HE current exhibit in the Community College. Her inter­ Peggy Schultz, Dain Simmons, profit organization dedicated to call 302-266-7266. T Newark Arts Alliance's est in photography and travel has Heather Siple, Pamela Skwish, developing community through The NAA is located at 100 Main Gallery is a journey taken her on many trips to Asia. Nicole Thomas,Robert Tuttle, the arts. For more information Elkton Road, Newark, DE, in into the photographer's vision This show also includes work and Bruce Vogel. on the NAA's events, exhib­ the Grainery Station. Hours are with work by 27 artists covering by JoAnn Balingit, Elisabeth The exhibit runs through Feb. its, and classes, and gift shop, Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; a range of approaches and styles. Bard, Nancy Breslin, Kyle 26. visit the Web site (www.new­ Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Adriana Daniels of Newark S. Bryan, Dot Clark, Simon The Newark Arts Alliance is arkartsalliance.org), e-mail noon-4 p.m.; closed Monday. is the featured artist. Her photo­ Cleghorn, Lindsey S. Coombs, a locally supported cultural non- [email protected], or graphs for the show were taken in Chuck Cover, Doris Crowley, the high Himalaya of Nepal. Julia Dooley, Brea Dunn, Mark An active photographer since Houlday, Lawrence Inocencio, 1965, Daniels studied with Sol Bob Kortvelesky, Carla Koss, Liebsohn at Princeton University Ray Magnani, Even Marquisee, Youth and adult classes offered and Kristie Eisenberg at Cecil Dot Milson, Richard R. Ortolano, EWARK Parks and call 366-7060. Senior Center, 200 White Chapel N Recreation is offering both How to Write a Biography Dr. For registration information, youth and adult classes in 7 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. call 366-7060. Keep children safe in car various areas. Cost for class is: Newark resi­ Pop Line Dancing 7 - 8 p.m. Young Rembrandts Pastel dents $5, non-residents $30. March 21-April25. Cost for class ..... OUTlOOK, from 8 Parents can receive free edu­ Drawing 9 - 10 a.m. Saturday, Ages 18 and over. Newark is: Newark residents $36, non­ cation on how to properly place Feb. 26 - March 19. Cost for Senior Center, 200 White Chapel residents $41. were only restrained by seat belts. their children in their car seat, class is: Newark residents $40, Dr. For registration information, Ages 18 and over. George Seat belts do not always ade­ booster seat, or vehicle seat belt non-residents $45. Fee includes call 366-7060. Wilson Center, 303 New London quately fit or restrain children in at community car seat check-up all supplies. Time Management 7 - 8:30 Rd., Newark. For registration crashes. Studies show that chil­ events or by visiting one of the Ages 6-9. George Wilson p.m. Wednesday, March 2 & 9. information, call 366-7060. dren aged 2 through 5 who gradu­ permanent fitting stations. The Center, 303 New London Rd., Cost for class is: Newark resi­ ate to seat belts too soon are four Delaware Office of Highway Newark. For registration infor­ dents $19, non-residents $23. times more likely to suffer from Safety, The Delaware SAFE mation, call 366-7060. Ages 18 and over. Newark head injury in a crash. A booster KIDS Coalition, the University of Drawing & Painting Animals Senior Center, 200 White Chapel 9 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March Dr. For registration information, Solution to The Post Stumper on seat improves the fit of a seat Delaware Cooperative Extension Page 11. belt for children so that the seat Office, and the New Castle 12-April 30 (no class March 26). call 366-7060. County Emergency Medical Cost for class is: Newark resi­ Ballroom Dancing 7 - 8 p.m. belt can protect your child from N1D being ejected from the vehicle, or Services Unit are collaborating dents $65, non-residents $70. Fee Thursday, March 10-April 14. ;• ul to hold events throughout Child includes all supplies. Cost for class is: Newark resi­ ;!SISII tossed around in the vehicle dur­ I !K ing a crash. Passenger Safety Week. All car Ages 9-14. George Wilson dents $65 per couple, non-resi­ Even parents, who do use car seat check-up events and appoint­ Center, 303 New London Rd., dents $70. 1m seats and booster seats instead of ments at the fitting stations are Newark. For registration infor­ Ages 18 and over. Newark Nl seat belts, may not have these car free and open to the public. For mation, call 366-7060. Senior Center, 200 White Chapel seats installed correctly. Incorrect a list of the fitting stations and Watercolor Painting 7 - 9 Dr. For registration information, use of car seats, booster seats and upcoming car seat check-up p.m. Monday, March 28-May 9. call 366-7060. I I I seatbelts puts children at risk for events, you can contact the New Cost for class is: Newark resi­ Swing & Rhythm Dance 8 - 9 injury. Misuse of car seats in Castle County Extension Office dents $70, non-residents $75, p.m. Thursday, March 10-April Delaware has been reduced by 6 at 302-831-2506 or visit their plus supplies. 14. Cost for class is: Newark I percent state wide in the last year, website: Ages 18 and over. Newark residents $65 per couple, non­ but is still at 79percent. http://ag.udel.edu/extensionlncc Senior Center, 200 White Chapel residents $70. Dr. For registration information, Ages 18 and over. Newark

2005 Wilmington & Western Railroad's Hockessin Arts Festival Saturday-Feb. 261h 10 a.m. • 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. ~7th 12Noon • 4 p.m. at Hockessin Memorial Hall • ~«?lj_te 41 Admission - $2.00 Adults; Under ~ The Wilmington & Western Railroad's Hockessin Art Festlyal is a fundraising effort to benefit the Railroad, a local non-profit nrt1~mi7;~tillll Railroad operates stearn and diesel powered lnrtlmr•trv~~c: Valley. A rnajor portion of the railroad was severely da flash flooding in September. Funding is needed to support this unique ~ during the rebuilding effort. 30% of all sales will go directly to the operation Of the railroad. EVERY FRIDAY­ 27 artists will be displaying and selling original worlts MARTINI MADNESS greeting cards, and more. A wide range of styles and James R. Three Course Prix Fixe Dinner Mon. - Fri. 4:30 - 6:00pm Only 124 110 Attending artists indude: larry S. Anderson Carol Gray The Hole In The Wall Bar Sandy Askey-Adams James Huntsberger James Browne Tzu-Wen Kwok THURSDAY is Ladies Night Catherine Colsher Brian Magargal Ladies Drinks 1/2 Price Doris Dovis-Giackin Donna Neithammer Wimam S. Dawson Steve Oliver Open 7 days a week Suzanne Detrick Beth Palser year 'round in historic Janet Dixon Dennis K. Park Chesapeake City Mary Foster James Redding 41 0-885-5040 Toll For more information and directions contact Wilmington & Western Railroad at: Free 1-877-582-4049 (302) 998-1930 or [email protected] Larry Anderson at: www.larryanderson.com

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SOCK HOP: FABULOUS 50s I - 4 p.m. A fun MYSTERY MINERALS I p.m. Come in from the cold and explore the FRIDAY afternoon of conversation, feasting and dance. Dress mysterious world of minerals. Learn how to identify them. $2. Call office to appropriately for a sock hop. Lunch will be included. register. White Clay Creek State Park, 425 Wedgewood Rd. Info., 368-6900. The Terrace at Greenhill Restaurant, 800 N. Dupont CRAFTS IN THE WINTER 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrate President's Day Rd., Wilmington. Info., 655-5610. weekend with the region's top craftspeople. Cape May Convention Hall, FOLK MUSIC CONCERT 7 - 10 p.m. Melissa Beach Drive at Stockton Place, Cape May, N.J. Info., 609-884-5404. Cox will perform an acoustic set of her original SHRIMP FEAST 8- 12 p.m. Live music, shrimp, roast beef, beverages and 18 ~ongs. All are welcome, no cover charge. Joe's more. $40 per couple. $25 per person. Purchase ticket before event. St. Restaurant, 4345 Kirkwood Hwy. Info., 992-9191 or Margaret of Scotland Church, 230 Executive Dr., Pencader Industrial Park, visit www.joestheunchain.com. Glasgow. Info., 836-6333. FOLK MUSIC CONCERT 8 p.m. Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz will play a concert. Tickets are available at the door only. A CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONCERT 3 p.m. Please General Public $10. Members $9. Seniors $8. Students 12-16 $5. Kids under join us for an uplifting blend of original and popnlar 12 Free. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 420 Willa Rd., Newark. SUNDAY Christian music. Featuring Christian rock group THE REPUBLIC OF LOVE 7 p.m. Presentation of a fllm based on the novel Isaiah's Fool and acoustic vocal group Margaret's by Pulitzer Prize winner Carol Shields. The Newark Library, 750 Library Song. Free. St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 230 Ave. Info., 731-7550. Executive Dr., Pencader Industrial Park, Glasgow. LIVE MUSIC AT HOME GROWN CAFE 7- 10 p.m. Bill Belcher, a fla­ Info., 836-3672 or 410-398-7719. mingo guitarist, will perform live. Home Grown Cafe and Gourmet to Go, SAXOPHONIST ANDERS LUNDEGARD 2 p.m. 126 E. Main St. Info., 266-6993 or visit www.homegrowncafe.com. Winner of a Fulbright Award, be has performed 5 STEPS TO LIVING AN OUTRAGEOUSLY HEALTHY LIFE 12 p.m. 20 throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as in Workshop will last about 45 minutes. Genesis, Kennett Square. Info., (601) his native Sweden. Free. The Newark Library, 750 234-1115. FROM FINlAND WlrH LoVE Library Ave. Info., 731-7550. CARTOONS AND CARICATURES FROM THE COLLECTION 9:30 DELAWARE COMIC CONVENTION 10 am. - 4 p.m. More than 60 tables a.m. -4:30p.m. Through Feb. 21. A collection of cartoon works compiled Lahjan Tytot, a Finnish dance and rhythm gymnastics club from of the area's finest comic book toy and non-sports card dealers. Millcreek from various artists as early as the mid-1800s. $8 adults. $5 seniors, students Turku, Finland, will perform their program From Finland with Memorial Hall, 3900 Kirkwood Hwy. Info., 559-7962. with ID, children 6-12. Free to children under 6. Brandywine River Museum Love, at Longwood Gardens on Sunday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 pm. Their RECONNECTING WITH NATURE 2 p.m. Spend these brisk afternoons and Environmental Management Center, Route I, Chadds Ford, Pa. Info., performance features a variety of exciting rhythmic gymnastics reconnecting with nature through relaxing activities which are sure to awak­ 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywinemuseum.org & www.brandywine­ routines, as well as traditional Finnish folk dances and songs. For en your senses to the beautiful winter wilderness. Pre-registration required. conservancy.org. more information call Longwood Gardens at (610) 388-1000 $8. White Clay Creek State Park, 426 Wedgewood Rd. Info., 368-6900. BASKET BINGO I - 2 p.m. Food, drinks and door prizes. Proceeds benefit ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW & AUCTION 12 - 5 the Delaware City Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Must be 18 or older to enter. SATIJRDAY p.m. certified appraisers available; 5 p.m. the social Extension Office, 910 S. Chapel St. Info., 831-2507. The New Delaware City Fire Hall. Info., 834-7681. hours begin; live auction begins at 6 p.m. Silent RE-ENTRY AND OFFENDER MENTORlNG CONFERENCE 8:30 a.m. auction items will be available throughout the day All day conference focusing on the re-entry of offenders and their families. BEST TRAVEL DEALS CLASS II a.m. This 30 for bidding. Items are donated by local artists and Prison Fellowship Ministries, Newark. Info., 731-1884. MONDAY minute class will teach to search the web effectively businesses. Credit cards will be accepted. $2 entry. COMEDY CABARET OF DELAWARE 9:30p.m. Joe Bolster, Mary Ann to fmd deals on travel. New Castle Library, 424 Appraisals are $5. Elkton Social Hall, 100 Railroad Nichols and Chip Chantry will perform. $17.50. Air Transport Command, Delaware St. Info., 328-1995 or visit www.new­ 19 Ave., 2nd floor. Info., 410-398-5076. 143 N. Dupont Hwy., New Castle. Info., 652-6873 or visit www.comedy­ castlepublic.lib.de.us. BOATING SAFETY COURSE 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The cabaret.com. CIVIL WAR ROtmD TABLE 6:30 p.m. cocktails. Delaware Safety Council will be offering this official WINTER WEEKENDS FOR FAMILIES 9:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m. Weekends 7 p.m. meatloaf dinner. Steve Newton will be the course. $30. Pre-registration is required. Delaware only. Through Feb. 27. Enjoy an interactive museum journey using the new guest speaker for the Central Delaware Civil War Safety Council Training Facility, 3 Old Barley Mill Road, Wilmington. Info., audio tours and the "Museum Discovery Game". Designed for children 6-12. Round Table. $14. Palmer Room of the Modem 654-7786. $8 adults. $5 seniors, students with ID, children 6-12. Free to children under 21 Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Ave., Dover. Info., FRAMED TIN PUNCHING 2 -5 p.m. Come learn an exciting new craft 6. Brandywine River Museum and Environmental Management Center, US (302) 697-1050. that you can take home and display. Each participant will make their punch Route I, 141 Chadds Ford, Pa. Info., 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandy­ design on their piece of tin, which will then be placed in a frame. $6. NCC winemuseum.org or www.brandywineconservancy.org. See EVENTS, 11 ....

FREE ENGLISH CONVERSATIONAL Presbyterian Church, Summit Bridge Association in Delaware To maintain the CLASSES 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays. Road, Glasgow. Info., 834-GRPC. privacy of of members, meeting locations Classes for English Conversation. MEETINGS MS SUPPORT 4 - 6 p.m. Tuesdays. provided only with registration. Info., Registration required. Newark United MS Society Headquarters, 2 Mill Rd., 765-9740. Methodist Church, 69 East Main St Info., Wilmington. Info., 655-5610. NEWARK DELTONES 7 - 10 p.m. 368-4942 OR 368-8774. Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel EATING DISORDER SUPPORT Wednesdays. New Ark United Church of SIMPLY JAZZERCISE 10:15 am. Dr. Info., 737-2336. GROUP 7 - 8:30p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Christ, 300 E. Main St. Info., 737-4544. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Trinity FAMILY CIRCLES 5:30p.m. Wednesdays. Newark Senior Center, 200 • TUESDAY, FEB. 22 Presbyterian Church, Naaman's and Wednesdays. Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Dr. Info., 737-2336. Darley Roads, Wilmington. Info., 475- White Chapel Dr. Info., 658-5177. CHORUS OF BRANDYWINE 7:30p.m. STORYCRAFTS 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 1880. BINGO 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Lunch Mondays. Men's barbershop rehears­ For children 3-6. Program runs until May CANCER SUPPORT 6:30 p.m. Second available for $2.25 per platter at 11:45 als. All welcome. MBNA Bowman 13. The New Castle Public Library, 424 and fourth Tuesday. 405 Silverside/Carr a.m. Newark Senior Center, 200 White Conference Center, Ogletown. Info., Delaware St. Info., 328-1995. Executive Center, Wtlmington. Info., Chapel Dr. Info., 737-2336. 655-SING. BUT YOU LOOK SO GOOD! 7- 9 733-3900. GUARDIANS' SUPPORT 6 • 8 p.m. p.m. Fourth Tuesday. Grace Lutheran ADULTS WITH ADIHD 7:30p.m. Fourth • THURSDAY, FEB. 24 Mondays. Meeting for grandparents and Church, Graves Road, Newport Gap Pike, Tuesday. New Ark United Church of all those raising OChers' children. Children Hockessin. Info., 994-3897. Christ, 300 E. Main St. Info., 737-5063. STORYTIME 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. & Families First, 62 N. Chapel St Info., NEWARK DELTONES 7:45 p.m. UNSCHOOLERS & OTHERS 7 p.m. Animal stories read by a lively storyteller. 6S8-5In, ext 260. Tuesdays. For men who like to sing. New Fourth Tuesday. Parents meet. Group also Near the Otter exhibit, Brandywine 7£XJ. NEWARK ROTARY CLUB 6:15 • 7:30 Ark United Church of Christ, 300 East holds activities for home-schooled fami­ Info., 571-7747. p.m. Mondays. The Holiday Inn, Rt 273. Maio St Info., 368-3052. lies. Kirkwood Library. Info., 322-5950. WOMEN'S DEPRESSION 7 - 9 p.m. Info., 453-8853. DIVORCECARE 6:30 • 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Support group sponsored by NCCo STROKE CLUB Noon. Mondays. Tuesdays. Support group meeting. Mental Health Association in Delaware . Tile Jewish Community Center, Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 308 • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 Free. To protect privacy of members, Talleyville. Info., call Nancy Traub at Possum Park Rd. Info., 737-7239. DIVORCECARE 7 p.m. Wednesdays. meeting locations provided only with 324-4444. SWEET ADELINES 7:30- 10 p.m. Separated/divorced people meet. Praise registration. Info., 765-9740. SCOTl'ISII DAMCING 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Singing group. Listeners and Assembly, 1421 Old Baltimore Pike. EVENING YOGA 6:15p.m. Thursdays. Mondays. St Thomas Episcopal Church, new members welcome. MBNA Bowman Info., 737-3544. Class to encourage relaxation and Soutb College Avenue. Info., 368-2318. Center, Ogletown. Info., 999-8310. · ANXIETY DISORDER 6:15-7:30 p.m. improve strength, balance, and peace TAl CHI 2:30p.m. Monday or Wednesday; SCRAPBOOKING 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Second & fourth Wednesday. Support 11:15 a.m. Friday. $20 per month. Nursery, $2. Glasgow Reformed group sponsored by Mental Health See MEETINGS, 11 .... www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 11 NEWARK PosT ·:· THE POST STUMPER

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tors at Saveur Magazine show you how life saving tests. $25-40, varying with tests ...... EVENTS, from 10 to put together a frrst-class Italian meal. Must call to set appointment. Space limited It's dinner and a show combined into one to 50 people. Parish Center, St. John Holy HOW THE UNIVERSE MOVES 8 p.m. event. Reservations a must. Celebrity Angels Catholic Church, 82 Possum Park Boy Scouts honored The general public is invited to visit Kitchens, Independence Mall, 1601 Rd. Info., 1-800-446-0925. the observatory. It's an opportunity to Concord Pike. Info., www.celebritykitch­ HAM AND OYSTER DINNER 3:30- 6:30 view the plantets, moon and other sky ens.com. HE Del-Mar-Va Council be held at the Council's Annual p.m. March 19. Open to public. Pre-reg­ of Boy Scouts of America Dinner on June 23. objects through binoculars and telescopes. BRUCE ANTHONY AT HOME GROWN istration required. $15 adults. $6 children T Admission by reservation only. Mt. Cuba CAFE 8 · II p.m. Bruce Anthony will 2-12. Take-outs available. The Christiana has been recognized by its When the announcement of Astronomical Observatory, 1610 Hillside perform jazz music that has made him a United Methodist Church, 21 W. Main St. national Council with the 2004 the award was made, Council Mill Rd., Greenville. Info., 654-6407. local phenomenon. Home Grown Cafe and Info., 456-0567. Quality Council Recognition. President R. Bruce Swayze com­ SENSING THE SEASON NATURE Gourmet to Go, 126 E. Main St. Info., 266- Only 40 percent of councils mented, "We have been deliver­ WALKS 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. This walk, 6993 or visit www.homegrowncafe.com...... MEETINGS, from 10 nation-wide reeive this designa­ ing the best character develop­ guided by staff members, will explore ISRAELI DANCING 7:30- 9:30p.m. tion. The award recognizes qual­ ment programs available to over nature's signs of the season. The hike will Sharon Kleban and Howard Wachtel will ity programs for youth, training 10,00 youths on the peninsula last 45 minutes to an hour. $11 adults. $9 of mind. $15 per month. Newark Senior host event. $4. Arden Gild Hall, 2406 Center, 200 White Chapel Dr. Info., 737- for adult leaders, growth in young and our board has assured the students. Hagley Museum and Library, Granby Rd., Wilmington. Info., 478-7257. Route 141 , Wilmington. Info., 658-9111 or 2336. members, financial stewardship council operates by sound busi­ visit www.delmnh.com. BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30- 10 and long range planning. ness practices. It is rewarding to • THURSDAY, FEB. 24 p.m. Thursdays. Any skill level welcome. Achievement of this recogni­ see the council's growth and our Bring your own instrument. St. Thomas tion was announced at the coun­ volunteer's efforts recognized by • TUESDAY, FEB. 22 A DOLL'S HOUSE 8 p.m. School's the­ Episcopal Church, South College Avenue. cil's Executive Board meeting our national organization." ater company stages play. $7 adults. $6 in January. A celebration will BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 7 p.m. This students. Laird Theater, Tatnall School, DIVORCECARE 7 - 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. month the book group will discuss the 1501 Barley Mill Rd., Wilmington. Info., Separated/divorced persons meet. ~outhern book "The Last Girls." The Rodney Room, 892-4343. Chester County YMCA, East Baltimore New Castle Library, 424 Delaware Street. Pike, Jennersville, Pa. Info., 610-869-2140. DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE PT. II Info., 328-1995 or visit www.newcastle­ NEWARK MORNING ROTARY 7- 8:15 public.lib.de.us. 6:30 · 9:30 p.m. Class will earn 10 percent reduction on car insurance. Course is a a.m. Thursdays. Meeting and breakfast. Blind athlete brings DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE PT. I total of six hours long. Class follows ses­ The Blue & Gold Club, Newark. Info., 6:30 · 9:30 p.m. Class will earn 10 percent sion on Tuesday. Delaware Safety Council, 737-1711 or 737-0724. reduction on car insurance. Course is a 3 Old Barley Mill Rd. Info., 654-7786. DSI THUMBS UP 7 - 8 p.m. Second & story of success to Newark total of six hours long. Part II will follow Registration Required fourth Thursday. Stroke support group on Thursday. Delaware Safety Council, 3 meeting offering educational topics, peer Old Barley Mill Rd. Info., 654-7786. WINDOW TOUR AT THE JUDGE support and guests who are experts in reha­ ITH 103 gold medals him speaking roles at three in sports that include Republication National REIKI CLINIC 7 -9 p.m. All are wel­ MORRIS ESTATE 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. bilitative services. Sponsored by Delaware W come. Free. llluminata Studio, Woodmill 26. Come to the Judge Morris Estate for a Stroke Initiative. Free. New Ark United water skiing, golf, track Conventions, and he has been Corporate Center, 5161 W. Woodmill Dr., house tour. Learn about the estate as it has Church of Christ, 300 E. Main St. Info., and field, and ice-skating, Craig profiled by Bob Costas. Suite 15, Wilmington. Info., 996-0222. existed over time in the broader historical 633-9313. MacFarlane has achieved more Hear his story in his own and cultural context of the landscape and in 41 years than most people words in Newark on Feb. 22 at EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PLAN community. $8. White Clay Creek State TOASTMASTERS 7 p.m. Second and fourth WRITING MADE EASY PT. II 5:45 Park, 425 Wedgewood Rd. Info., 368-6900. Thursday. Greater Elkton chapter. Cecil achieve in a lifetime. the New Castle County Chamber - 8:45 p.m. The Delaware chapter of the County Department of Aging to develop MacFarlane's accomplish- of Commerce at 11:30. Service Corps of Retired Executives offers YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY Program potential and overcome fear of public runs from June W-24. The Newark Police ments become even more impres­ The thrust of MacFarlane's the second in a series of three workshops. speaking. Public welcome. Check info desk sive when you consider that he is speech is that people can over­ $35 for one workshop, $105 for three. Department will host a program that will for room location. Union Hospital, 106 give young people insight into the duties of blind. Since age 2, this Canadian come adversity by not giving up Registration and fee payment is required in Bow St. Info., 443-553-5358. native has used his other senses on their goals. "Without perse­ advance. Newark Senior Center, 200 White a officer or emergency worker. Pre-regis­ tration required. Cost pending. Registration BRIGHT FUTURES I p.m. Second and to "see" the world around him. verance and an intense desire to Chapel Dr. Info., 573-6552 or visit www. fourth Thursday. Breast cancer support scoredelaware.org. runs till April 30. Newark Police Dept., At age 6, while attending a succeed, I wouldn't have gotten 220 Elkton Rd. Info., 366-7110 ext. 125 or group. Medical Arts Pavilion 2, Christiana Hospital. Info., 733-3900. national school for the blind, to where I am today," he said. visit http://newark.de.us/docs/departments/ MacFarlane began wrestling. He "Believe in yourself and your • WEDNESDAY, FEB. 23 youth_academy.html. COLONIAL STATES KNITTERS 7 p.m. Fourth Thursday. Limestone Medical won his first blind national wres­ dreams, and you can see them PREVENTION HEALTH SCREENINGS tling championship at age 13. become reality." . Jli\IJ~ CUlS~ (i ~ &.:3.0 .p,m. 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------~------~-· ------~------~------~------PAGE 12 • NEwARK PosT • FEBRUARY 18, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS 'I love to read' month No minutes wasted School for their I Love to Read ..... READ, from 32 day on Monday, Feb. 14. "There is so much learning the school, and the Christiana going on in these classrooms. at Christiana High School Rotary Club. Rep. John Viola They're so proud of their hard and Sen. Melanie George, as well work and accomplishment," By ROBIN BROOMALL the 7:30 a.m. homeroom period. Another benefit already seen as the governor, also read to stu­ Rodenhouser said. Her class had Ten minutes later the hallways has been a decrease in tardiness, dents. invited her back in the spring to NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER would be filled with students said Assistant Principal Joseph The PTA also presented each share their journal writing. again going to their first period Jones. student at Marshall with a new Students at McVey School IRST it was study hall, now classes. book that day to jump start their were treated to 23 guest read­ Now when the students arrive Where students would not reading challenge. Fit's homeroom. Gone are hurry to school for homeroom ers, including Rep. Mike Castle, at school, they report directly to Before Gov. Minner left to the good ol' days where a period, they now see that they Attorney General Jane Brady, high school student could fritter their first period class at 7:30. return to Dover, she presented the Sen. Steve Amick and Antoine Three minutes are added onto will be counted tardy for their first graders with a copy of one of away his hours in school sleep­ first period. There is more of a Oakley from Sen. Joseph Eiden's ing through study hall or chatting the first period to allow atten­ her favorite books, The Robins in office. dance to be taken and the stu­ sense of urgency to get into the Your Backyard. with friends in homeroom. school on time. After being greeted in the At the start of the school year dents to watch Viking Video for First grader Kharrin Gale their daily announcements before would like to have the governor library, each guest reader was in September, all study halls were "Most parents don't see the personally escorted to a class­ eliminated in the three Christina starting the lesson for the day. An need for homerooms," Jones told return to read again. additional two minutes has been "Because the books have lots room where they talked a few District high schools. the Board of Education. "It's minutes about the responsibili­ As of Jan. 31, at Christiana added to each class throughout become obsolete." of details and I like how she acts the day. them out, like an explanation," ties of their jobs before reading High School the ten-minute The Board was informed a story. homeroom period at the start of The time saved has also turned Kharrin said. into a benefit for the students. on Feb. 8 of the changes in Rep. Castle tested his third the day was eliminated, giving The calendar has been arranged Christiana's scheduling. graders' knowledge of the num­ extra time for classes. so that they can have four half • McVey readers ber of congressmen and sena­ Sixteen minutes a day are Now the State Department of saved, equating to 22 hours of days off following taking the Education must give its approv­ "This was defmitely the best tors from Delaware and the total DSTP tests. part of my day," said Debbie in Washington D.C., while Attn. additional instruction time for the al, however, Superintendent Dr. Gen. Brady got caught up in year. Board President Brenda Joseph Wise told the Board he Rodenhouser, an administrator for Phillips said this was a good idea, a conversation about who was In the past students would had an unofficial support already the Christina School District. She realizing the testing period can be older, her or her first grade listen­ arrive at school, milling around and did not see it to be a prob­ had just finished reading to a first exhausting for some students. grade class at Me Vey Elementary ers' parents and grandparents. in the hallways before the start of lem. Councilman concerned ..... DEMOLITION, from 3

demolition at the council meeting on Feb. 14. Council has asked for a copy of the NHA demoli­ tion application, a list of Newark ~olice Department calls of ser­ vice to the area and an external audit of the NHA. Funding for an environmental investigation has already been granted. "It concerns me that we have 115 families waiting to move into subsidized housing in Newark," said Councilman Kevin Vonck, omeowners! Call Now! whose district includes Cleveland 24n! FREE HOME SURVEY! Heights. "And here we are with a property that is not all that 1-888-224-2217 obsolete and we want to tear it down."

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We can help you quit smoking. If you're a Delaware resident 18 or older, you can Delaware Quitline: 0 work with a counselor .by phone or with a specially trained Delaware pharmacist person. You may even .qualify for nicotine patches.and .gum. •It works. 1·866-409-1858 IToii-FreeJ www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEWARK P9ST • PAGE 13 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS Stop the downward spiral Report card shock: of poor grades, build confidence By ROBIN BROOMALL said Amy Llewellyn, of Sylvan child you are still learning by professional. "Because of the change in aca­ Learning Center in Glasgow. sharing your reading, writing and Learning centers, such as demics overall nationwide, there NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER • Keep an open dialog with continuing education activities. Sylvan and Huntington, have is now an emphasis on writing your child. Talk about their Talk about how learning plays a trained teachers who assess a which was neglected in the past," ow that the' second mark­ homework, upcoming tests and role in your job or at home. child's grade level and style of said Llewellyn. "We're here to N ing period has ended, and projects. Ask them about specific Sometimes a parent's help just learning, and then can develop support the higher level thinking the report cards are com­ activities about their day. isn't enough. an individualized plan of instruc­ skills." ing home, many parents will suf­ • Talk to teachers. Be pro­ "All the threatening, rewards, tion. They coordinate the tutoring Sometimes it's not the subject fer from "report card shock." active in contacting teachers by bribery and sitting at the kitch­ plan with the classroom teacher matter that is a problem. Some Just when you thought your e-mail or leaving voice messages. en table doing homework will to assure the instruction is on the students need time management, child was doing well in school, Attend open-houses and class­ not help," said Carl Sheran, of right track. note taking and overall manage­ you see grades that prove other­ room activities. Huntington Learning Center in Even though after-school ment instruction to rmake them wise. • Set a schedule and after­ Newark. "You might put a Band­ study programs have a strong more·successful. Many parents find themselves school routine for doing home­ aid on it today, but next year the emphasis on reading comprehen­ Or it's a lack of confidence. in the same situation each year work. Set up an area with neces­ problems will resurface." sion and the core areas of math, A well-designed tutoring pro­ about this time, but with some sary supplies and no distractions. "Every child wants to get centers like these cover the gamut gram is not just about academ­ simple techniques they can make Be involved with homework, good grades," · Sheran said. "If on tutoring, ranging from begin­ ics. It's also about building the a reversal in the downward trend reviewing work, .asking ques­ they have the functioning ability ning reading to· pre-calculus. In confidence and self-esteem of the of grades and help their child tions. to get good grades, they can get advanced reading classes, eye students. ·develop confidence in them­ • Read with your child. Have them." exercises train the student to read "Our motto is learning feels selves. fun learning together. Sheran said it takes interven­ quickly but stay within a time good," said Llewellyn. "When The most important thing a • Support your child. Give tion to diagnose the issues that portion. SAT classes teach strate­ students build their confidence, parent can do to help their child them encouragement when ~he prevent the student from suc­ gies on how to handle questions then they will feel good about be more successful in school­ work seems daunting and praise ceeding. and when to move on if you don't their academics." work is to get involved, with their them for doing well. That's when it's time to go know the answer. child, their teacher and the school, • Be a role model. Show your Additional tutoring resources • Back tq Basics • Newark Tutoring Service Think how high you can Stone Hill Rd ., Wilmington Devon Drive, Newark 594-0754 738-3573 toss your bouquet. • Huntington Learning Center • Sylvan Learning Center Liberty Plaza, Newark Peoples Plaza, Glasgow 737-1050 838-3400 • Kaplan Test Prep • Tutor Time Pike Creek Shopping Center Harmony Road , Newark 800-527-8378 292-3529 $)A/illIll find Gallery The ONLY store in the area carrying exquisite beads & beautiful finished pieces

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ON STAGE Students design new recycling bin ew recycling- container painting schemes, locking mech­ Talk on tiny stars· esigned by a team of anisms and lid design for the niversity of Delaware prototype. The project earned the ' 'TINY Stars: White mechanical engineering seniors team top place in UD's senior Dwarfs and Brown may become the standard mechanical engineering design Dwarfs Shine throughout Delaware if testing presentations Dec. 13. Feebly in the Dark Sky" will on the prototype is completed The presentations are the be the subject of a presenta­ successfully, a state official said. results of a required capstone tion by Harry L. Shipman, The new, bright red contain­ engineering practice course, in Annie er was designed by a team of which student teams develop real Jump four students in collaboration engineering system designs based Cannon with the Delaware Solid Waste on specific customer require­ Professor of Authority (DSWA) with the aim ments, develop engineering spec­ Astronomy, of increasing the recycling rate in ifications and generate concepts at noon, the state by attracting more site that they can justify. The teams Wednesday, sponsors statewide and provid­ then design, fabricate, assemble, March 9, in ing greater recycling accessibility test and improve an actual pro­ the Morris to Delawareans under the volun­ totype. Library tary recycling program, Recycle In the final report, the team Class Shipman Delaware. wrote that it chose the new con­ of 1941 The state agency is planning tainer shape--a rounded triangu­ Lecture Room, South to replace the current contain­ lar front profile--based on the College Avenue, in Newark. ers--box-shaped "front end" steel PHOTO BY TYLER JAC OBSON recycling symbol and integrated The free public event containers painted different col­ the hoist sleeves into the front is part of UD's Scholar Senior design team members {from left) Matt McDonald, Matt King ors and modified with openings and Addie Spicer flanked by their new recycling bin prototype {left) profile of the body for improved in the Library Series, on their fronts to accommodate aesthetics, ability to be recog­ which is sponsored by the and the model currently in use statewide. Team member Seth Charna recyclables--with more attrac­ is not shown. nized, structural integrity and Professional Development tive containers that meet industry cost effectiveness. Committee of the University standards and can be hoisted by adviser Michael Keefe, associ­ The new design includes plas­ of Delaware Library any generic front-loading com­ "For me, the toughest part was tic lids because of their quietness Assembly of Professional ate professor of mechanical engi­ pactor trash truck, Pat Canzano, neering. The team met regularly, putting all the information we while being emptied and for their Staff (UDLAPS). Light chief operating officer at DSWA, gathered down onto paper. There cost-effectiveness. Side-mounted refreshments will be served often for hours at a time, in the said. basement of Spencer Laboratory, was so much information, and automatic locks were chosen for and brown bag lunches are The task was presented to we had to ensure we presented it their low profile, unobtrusive welcome at the presentation. King said. Seth Chama, Matt King, Matt "On some occasions we had accurately. Good communication aesthetics, cost-effectiveness and McDonald and Addie Spencer, to get up pretty early to com­ is extremely important to ensure the ease with which they can ­ Opera virtuosos who met with Canzano to dis­ plete validation tests and, on project completion." be locked and unlocked. Several cuss the project and DSWA's several occasions, we had to After redesigning the mechan­ changes were made based on in concert goal, before they created the new drive to Baltimore to meet with ics of the container, the team "Catch the Stars of the design under the supervision of Fabricators Steel," Chama said. discussed and made decisions on See RECYCLE, 15 ..... 'Met'!" an evening of arias and art songs, the next con­ cert in UD's Master Players Chamber Series, is set for 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, in University of Delaware awards 'Have A Heart' trophy Mitchell Hall. WINNING the Colonial institutions are enthusiastic about The concert features Ian Athletic Association's a competition in which the real Greenlaw, baritone with annual blood drive winners are persons in need in the Metropolitan Opera; is getting to be a habit for the our communities." Alexandra Deshorties, sopra- University of Delaware--a habit On Saturday, Feb. 5, CAA no with the Metropolitan that helps to save lives. Commissioner Tom Yeager Opera; Howard Watkins, During the Nov. 17 "Have A joined representatives from piano coach and accompa- Heart" blood drive, some 857 UD Blood Bank of Delmarva at the 11ist with the Metropolitan students, faculty, staff, alumni and Bob Carpenter Center to present Opera; and Marie Robinson, friends teamed up to donate 558 the award to UD during halftime University of Delaware units and give UD its third con- festivities in a CAA men's hoop faculty soprano. The pro- secutive CAA Blood Challenge contest between the Blue Hens gram will include art songs title. and William and Mary. of Francis Poulenc, Hugo The 2004 "Have A Pieart" Accepting the award for UD Wolf, Maurice Ravel, John blood drive broke all previous were representatives from stu­ Carter and Kurt Weill, as records, with 2,929 attempted dent groups who sponsored the well as gems from the oper- donors contributing 2,114 pro- CAA Blood Challenge, including PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE atic repertoire of Wagner, ductive units of blood across all Kappa Alpha Theta, the Resident Tchaikovsky, Handel, the participating CAA schools. Student Association and HOLA. Senior Michelle Koslow, junior Adam Rosen, junior Megan Graham Gounod and Puccini. The totals represent a 50 percent The CAA Blood Challenge and sophomore Donald Jermain Taylor accept the trophy on behalf of ·Tickets are $17 for adults, increase over the previous year began in 2002, when Roselle the student groups who sponsored the CAA Blood Challenge at UD, $12 for senior citizens/ and an 81.5 percent increase over suggested to his peers at confer­ including Kappa Alpha Theta, the Resident Student Association and UDstaff and alumni and $5 the initial campaign in 2002. ence institutions that a friendly HOLA. for students and are on sale "The CAA Challenge is a competition might be a good way to conduct a campuswide blood Wilmington, Drexel, George at UD box offices, through happy combination of an impor- to get the message out about the drive. Student groups, faculty, Mason, Hofstra, James Madison, TicketMaster, by calling tant public service, a competition importance of donating blood. staff and alumni are all encour­ Old Dominion, Towson and (302) 984-2000, and at the and fun," UD President David P. CAA institutions work with their aged to participate. Virginia Commonwealth univer­ door. For more information, Roselle said. "It's wonderful that local blood service centers to set Joining UD in the CAA sities and the College of William call (302) 831-2677. staff and students of the CAA aside one day dur!~g the fall Blood Challenge were UNC and l\1'tr~\ _ • • , , L ______c ',_-.!.-'·' ~·--'(~-' -'--' ~-'-' v, . ' .. 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The lecture, which will Integrity, a top nonpartisan gov­ For more information about Series. was one of the primary architects be given by Charles Lewis, will ernment watchdog organization the lectures and the series, call The first, "News--Can It Be of CBS News' award-winning further expand on the theme of in Washington. He is known for (302) 831-1195. Fair, Accurate and Objective?" coverage of the Iraq War. She the first lecture in examining the his investigative reports regard- is set for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, also won three Emmy Awards for March 3, in 127 Memorial Hall, CBS News' coverage of Princess The Green, in Newark. Given Diana's death. by Marcy McGinnis, senior vice The second, "The End of Oscar Wilde's grandson to speak at UD president of CBS News Coverage, Truth: Power, the News Media N Friday, March 4, the "Confounding the Critics, tive collection, co-edited with OUniversity of Delaware Surviving the Scandal: The Sir Rupert Hart-Davis and pub­ Library will celebrate the Remarkable Reputation of lished in 2000. DSWA please with new design opening of a major collection of Oscar Wilde," will take place "Confounding the Critics, "I was really excited about the Victorian literature and art with a at 4 p.m., Friday, March 4, Surviving the Scandal: The ..... RECYCLE, from 14 project," Chama said. "I knew lecture by Oscar Wilde's grand­ in the Reserve Room, Morris Remarkable Reputation of that if we succeeded, the out­ son, Merlin Holland. Library. The lecture, which is Oscar Wilde," is derived in part feedback from DSWA officials, come would be visible for years Associated with the Special open to the public, is sponsored from his current work, tenta­ and the design can be tweaked to come. Also, it was possible for Collections Department of the by the President, the Provost, tively titled After Oscar, which before it becomes final, the report the new containers to go nation­ University of Delaware Library, and the Director of Libraries of reflects on what happened to stated. wide, which increased my excite­ and housed in the Morris the University of Delaware. A Wilde in the 20th Century at the "DSWA is extremely pleased ment. We had a great team, and Library, the Mark Samuels reception will follow the pro­ hands of family, editors, crit­ with the design team's final con­ I had no doubt it would be a Lasner Collection is one of the gram. ics, biographers, collectors and cept and presentation," Canzano success, but I never would have country's premier private gath­ Merlin Holland, a journal- squabbling surviving friends in said. "The design process is well­ guessed we would be rated as the erings of British literature and ist and author, has spent 20 · the British literary world. suited to projects of this type and top project." art of the period 1850 to 1900. years researching the life of his Members of the public it is a credit to the University, Besides fulfilling academic Focusing on the Pre-Raphaelites grandfather Oscar Wilde (1854_ are invited to the program its faculty and senior mechani­ requirements, the design project and the writers and illustrators 1900). The result has been The and reception. The library cal engineering design students. was an excellent lesson on team­ of the 1890s, the collection Wilde Album (1997), based on requests acceptances be made, We are currently field-testing the work, King said. "Each one of encompasses more than 2,500 family photographs and rare which can be done via e-mail new design at the Laird Campus us brought a specific gift to the first and other editions (includ­ printed material; Irish Peacock at [[email protected]. and the plan is to convert all of team. It's amazing how so many ing many signed and association and Scarlet Marquess: The Real udel.edu] or by telephone to the containers at Laird to the new different people are wired differ­ copies), manuscripts, letters, Trial of Oscar Wilde (2003), the Office of the Director of design. Ultimately, if the field ently, and it all seems to work out works on paper, photographs, an edition of the 1895 court Libraries, (302) 831-223~ testing results are positive, all the best that way," he said. and ephemera. transcripts; and The Complete Interested persons can ~ the Recycle Delaware containers Holland's lecture, Letters of Oscar Wilde, a defini- request a printed ill~.,.,~ may be converted." :' ~"2::5.. '.!J;:~~:: ,...,, DSWA has about 140 Recycle Delaware centers throughout the state, with an average of seven containers per center. The loca­ tions of the centers are available on the agency's web site, [www. dswa.com].

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Shelley graduates Slater completes Ruberto ends training of Cynthia Y. and Lawrence A. Sturgis of New Castle, is cur­ basic training training in Illinois Navy Seaman Recruit Michael rently in the middle of a routine Serving A. Ruberto, son of Valerie A. Air Force Airman First Class Navy Seaman Recruit Michael scheduled deployment, while Henry J. Shelly has graduated A. Slater, son of Virginia B. Wolanski of Newark, Del. and assigned to the guided-missile from basic military training at Slater of Englewood, Colo. and our Annible A. Ruberto of Flushing, cruiser USS Monterey, homeport­ Lackland Air Force Base, San Gregory L. Slater of Newark, N.Y., recently completed U.S. ed in Norfolk, Va. Antonio, Texas. Del., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Sturgis and more than 7, 600 of During the six weeks of train­ Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, his fellow shipmates of the USS ing, the airman studied the Air Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. 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During the eight-week pro­ Group (CSG), are deployed in military customs and courtesies; During the eight-week pro­ gram, Ruberto completed a vari­ support of the global war on ter­ performed drill and ceremony gram, Slater completed a variety ety of training which included rorism. marches, and received physical of training which included class­ classroom study and practical Sturgis is one of more than training, rifle marksmanship, room study and practical instruc­ instruction on naval customs, frrst 350 Sailors serving aboard USS field training exercises, and spe­ tion on naval customs, first aid, aid, frrefighting, water safety and Monterey, an Aegis equipped cial training in human relations. frrefighting, water safety and sur­ survival, and shipboard and air­ cruiser able to engage in offen­ In addition, airmen who com­ vival, and shipboard and aircraft craft safety. sive actions against the enemy plete basic training earn cred­ safety. ance in each recruit through the through employment of long­ its toward an associate degree An emphasis was also placed practical application of basic Sturgis deployed range anti-shipping missiles, land through the Community College on physical fitness. Navy skills and the core values out of Norfolk attack missiles and naval gunfrre. of the Air Force. The capstone event of boot of honor, courage and commit­ Sturgis joined the Navy in Shelly is the son of Jeanne camp was "Battle Stations." This ment. Its distinctly "Navy" flavor Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class August 1986. Shelly of Winterhaven Drive, exercise gave recruits the skills was designed to take into account Lawrence A. Sturgis, Jr, son Newark, Del. and confidence they need to suc­ what it means to be a sailor. In 2003, the airman received ceed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" Slater is a 2001 graduate of a bachelor's degree from King's is designed to galvanize the basic Glasgow High School of Newark, College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. warrior attributes of sacrifice, Del. dedication, teamwork and endur- Sen. Carper to speak at rail forum here The Institute for Public giving an overview of rail ser­ Now in Delaware- Administration will host a day­ vices and prospects. 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Wrestling takes over Record crowd watches UD win center 4,772 see Blue stage Hens beat ODU The University of Delaware By MARTY VAlANIA women's basketball team NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER jumped out to a 16-point second half lead and held off a furious High school wrestling comeback by Old Dominion to moves front and center over defeat the Monarchs, 62-58, the next two weekends. Friday night before a school­ Actually, it started record crowd at the Bob Wednesday with the Carpenter Center. Delaware High School Dual The Blue Hens improved to Meet Championships. Top­ 19-2 overall and 12-0 in the seeded Caesar Rodney Colonial Athletic Association by squared ~ff with No. 4 posting their school record-tying Salesianum in one of the 17th straight victory, tied with Division I semifinals while Gonzaga for the longest streak in No. 2 St. Mark's faced No. Division I. Delaware increased 3 William Penn in the other. its lead in the conference to two CR entered the tournament games and a half games over sec­ as one of the top teams in ond place Old Dominion, which the East. fell to 13-7 overall and 9-2 in the Hodgson earned the top league. seed in Delaware, which defeated Division II Old Dominion, 73-70, last month while Caravel in Norfolk to snap the Monarchs' Academy was 122-game CAA home winning the No.3 streak, became the first confer­ seed. ence opponent to sweep ODU Quality since Richmond in the 1991-92 wrestling season. The Blue Hens also won action contin­ their 11th straight home game ues this while playing before 4, 772 fans, weekend with Valania the largest home women's bas­ the Blue Hen ketball crowd in school history. Conference and The Blue Hens jumped out to Independent Schools state a 33-22 halftime lead, and after qualifying tournaments. The Old Dominion closed to within individual state tournament eight at 33-25 with 18:59 will be held Feb. 25-26 at remaining, Delaware went on a Delaware State University. 10-2 run and took its largest In addition to those advantage of the game at 43-27 teams that qualified for the with 12:08 left when Tyresa dual meet state tourna­ Smith hit a lay-up. UD still led ments, there are several oth­ NEWARK POST PHOTO BY DAVID HOWELL 47-33 with 9:06 to play, but the ers that have the opportuni­ Monarchs' TJ Jordan, who fin- ty to send a sizable contin­ Former Caravel Academy star Tiara Malcom led the Hens with 18 points against Old Dominion. gent of wrestlers to next See WOMEN, 18 .... weekend's state tournament. Newark High is one of them. The Yellowjackets have had a very good sea­ son and could have a good Scott retires as St. Mark's football coach number of its wrestlers par­ ticipating next weekend. ball program. to the Division I state champi­ Tom Rosa, athletic director at Scott Gardner, the team's Will stay on as "Vinnie is an outstanding foot­ onship game in 1999, 2002 and St. Mark's echoed Scott's com­ 215-pounder, is ranked No. ball coach and an exceptional 2003. ments. 6 in the state and certainly a teacher and role model for players, students, "I really enjoy coaching and it "It's quite evident that what's favorite to get to the state faculty and staff," said St. Mark's was a difficult decision to step important to Vinnie is working tournament. assistant coach principal Mark Freund. down as head coach," Scott said. with students both on the field Vinnie Scott will step down as "Everyone looks up to Vinnie and "But I am looking forward to and in the classroom," Rosa said. Big night for UD St. Mark's head football coach his leadership of our football working with the football team "Vinnie is a terrific teacher and but will continue teaching at the team will be missed. We are next season in a new capacity. I coach." women school and assist with the foot­ delighted that he plans to contin­ began my coaching career in According to Rosa, candidates Any time the University ball program. ue working here at St. Marks." 1961 and it has never mattered if for the head coaching position are Scott has led the Spartans to He was the longest serving I was the head coach or the assis­ being evaluated and a decision See CROWD, 18 .... an 83-49-2 record in his 13 years head football coach in the history tant, I love sports and enjoy will be made in the near future. at the helm of the Spartans foot- of the school and led the Spartans working with the kids." See scon, 1~ . ~ ,~~~,;.;.~.~~~- PAGE 18 • NEWARK POST • FEBRUARY 18, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST ·:· SPORTS Blue Hen men get to .500 mark in CAA with win

eighth straight loss and lost its Lafayette Dublin each recorded a jumper by Fletcher. Towson crucial late-season Colonial UD avenges earlier 25th straight CAA road game. eight points. was still in the game four minutes Athletic Association matchup. defeat at Towson Delaware has now won 10 of the Delaware, which held its third later when Fletcher hit another The Blue Hens entered the last 11 meetings vs. Towson at straight opponent under 60 jumper with 7:15 left to cut the game 10-15 overall and are in Junior guard Andrew the BCC. points, avenged an 86-66 setback lead to 53-51. seventh place in the league with a Washington sparked the Blue Calvin Smith added 10 points to Towson back on Jan. 5. The But Washington sparked a 7-7 record. Delaware, whch is led and nine rebounds, Mike Slattery victory gave the Hens 10 wins for Hens with 16 points and five decisive 8-0 Blue Hen run with a by Harding Nana who is averag­ contributed eight points and five the 23rd straight season, the sec­ baseline dunk with 6:36 left and assists off the bench and Harding ing 18.4 points and 10.0 rebounds assists, and Rulon Washington ond longest current streak of dou­ Nana added another slam min­ Nana registered his 15th double­ a game, is just one game behind chipped in with eight points to ble-figure victories among CAA utes later to up the lead to 10 double of the season with 11 Hofstra for sixth place in the con­ lead a balanced effort. Delaware schools. points at 61-51 with 3:49 remain­ points and team-high 11 ference. shot 47.1 percent from the field Although Delaware had sever­ ing. Towson never got closer than rebounds as the University of The Rams, who posted an 89- (24 of 51) and turned the ball al double-digit leads in the first seven points the rest of the way. Delaware moved back to .500 in 81 home win over George Mason over just nine times but connect­ half, including a 32-19 advantage league play with a 65-55 Colonial on Monday, are 14-10 overall and ed on just 11 of 25 free throws. with 3:27 remaining, Towson Athletic Association win over sit in third place in the CAA with Towson Saturday night at the Guard Cantrell Fletcher paced fought back and cut the Blue Hen Another road test a 10-5 mark. VCU defeated the lead to 32-27 at the half. Bob Carpenter Center. Towson with 13 points off the Blue Hens, 66-57, at the Delaware remained on top for The University of Delaware The Blue Hens (10-15, 7-7 bench while Lawrence Hamm Carpenter Center last month. added nine points and a game­ .. the first nine minutes of the sec­ men's basketball team, which had CAA) won for the third time in Delaware has one remaining high 13 rebounds and Winstonn ond stanza before Towson tied won three of its last four games, the last four games while Towson home game - against Hofstra Feb. Tubbs, Trevan Jackson, and things at 43-43 with 11:49left on traveled to Virginia 19 at 2 p.m. (5-19, 2-12 CAA) suffered its Commonwealth Wednesday for a St. Mark's seeking a new football coach

later played football for the years at numerous Delaware high Hens hope fans return ..... SCOTT, from 17 University of Maryland and schools including Conrad, played briefly in the NFL for the Delcastle, Glasgow, Hodgson, ..... CROWD, from 17 The Blue Hens, in fact, have Scott grew up in Wilmington Baltimore Colts. Before joining McKean and Salesianum. beaten the Monarchs three and is a 1957 graduate of the St. Mark's staff in 1991, he of Delaware women's basketball times. Salesianum where he excelled in coached a variety of sports for 30 team can beat perennial power It's only been one time, how­ the classroom and athletics. He Old Dominion, it's a big night. ever, that the Hens played in front of a full Carpenter Center. Last Friday, Delaware knocked off Old Dominion before 4,772 Delaware women knock off Old Domnion again people. It was the Hens' 17th straight victory. The win streak Malcom and Jordan each hit two Blue Hens up 61-55 with 11 sec­ points and a game-high eight ..... WOMEN, from 17 was halted after the inevitable free throws, Julie Sailer hit a onds remaining. Jordan hit her rebounds for Old Dominion but letdown on Sunday, but the baseline jumper and Smith made seventh and final three-pointer except for Jordan no other ished with a career-high 28 impact was already made. two foul shots to extend with six seconds left, but Monarch had more than five Hopefully, many in that large points, nailed consecutive three­ Delaware's lead to 55-50 with Koshansky put the game away by points. pointers to cut the lead to 47-39 crowd will come back and see 2:49 to play. hitting one of two from the char­ The Blue Hens used an early the Hen again. The program is with 8:28 on the clock. The Monarchs' Jen Nuzzo ity stripe with three seconds to 8-0 run to take a 10-4 lead with Delaware senior Tiara successful and this team, in par­ answered with a three-pointer, play. 13:44 remaining in the first half, ticular, is very successful. It has Malcom (right), who finished and after Tiffany Young hit two Delaware, which got 15 points and extended the margin to 25-14 with a team-high 18 points, earned the support it received free throws for the Blue Hens at and five rebounds off the bench with 4:32 remaining on a jumper last week. drained two free throws to put the the 1:19 mark, Lyons grabbed an from Young, went 28-of-34 from by Malcom. Old Dominion got Blue Hens back up 10, · but Delaware has two home offensive rebound and scored to the free throw line while the within nine twice late in the peri­ games remaining. The Hens face Lawona Davis converted a three­ make it 57-55 with 25 seconds Monarchs were just 6-of-8 from od, but Young scored with 27 sec­ point play and Jordan again hit Towson Feb. 20 and Hofstra left. However Liz Hayes drained the charity stripe. Sailer finished onds on the clock to send Feb. 27. There's no question the back-to-back three-pointers to two free throws and, following a with eight points and four assists, . Delaware to the half up 11 points. bring Old Dominion within 49- team would appreciate two more miss by Jordan, Alena Koshansky while Smith added six points and big crowds. 48 with 5:36 remaining. After hit two more foul shots to put the a pair of steals. Green had 12 CASH TUBAl FOR YOUR S'~ "fi'U MOTORCYCLE OR A Small town living ... city conveniences • Real Estate BOUGHT IN ANY CONDmON 55+ Adult Community In Historic Smyrna, DE • Family Law - DEAD OR ALIVE! • Defense of Traffic, "VVhere your neighbors are your friends" Criminal & Building Code MR. MOTORCYCLE: Prices Starting at $84,900 Ranch with 2 BR & 2 Baths Charges • Former Newark City [30~] S98-~461 COMMUNITY CENTER NOW OPEN! Prosecutor Small Town Setting • Close to Beach & Bay • 11 Models Available 1980-1994 Open Friday through Tuesday • Closed Wedn esday & Thursday Thomas G. Hughes USE OUR 302-659-5800 • www.bonayrehomes.com • Real Estate CONVENIENT • Wills and Estates E-MAIL ADDRESS! Something terrible happens when you NEwARKPosr do not advertise. Nothing I Call 737·0724 [email protected] ...... ,,,,,1, ''fl1f'~' '~'·''' '. ·•••,i.•••• '"" "" www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEWARK P OST • PAGE 19

NEWARK POST ·:· SPORTS Newark boys fall to Middletown Williams had a very good first Jackets still hope half, scoring a total of ten points, and single-handedly keeping his to get a state team in the contest. Early in the third period, tournament bid Newark got back into the game, and eventually tied the score at By JOE BACKER 25-25 on a shot by Kimphus Daniels, Jr. NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER The defending state champi­ Middletown nailed a series of ons responded by hitting three clutch free throws down the consecutive three-pointers by stretch to help preserve a 66-53 Shipman and Paul Gibbs to build Flight A victory host Newark a nine-point lead. From there, Thursday night. Newark stayed close, but was The Cavalier's Mike Shipman unable to take the lead or draw lead all scores with 22 points for even for the rest of the game. the contest. The senior was also Over the last four minutes of perfect from the charity stripe for the fourth quarter, Middletown the night; hitting all ten free only got one basket, but the Cavs throw attempts. calmly sank 12 of 13 free throws Newark (7-9), came out very to clinch the victory. strong defensively, holding the Middletown coach Charles top-ranked Cavs to one field goal Robinson said his team depth and a total of six points in the was one of the keys to victory. first quarter. "We demand a lot from our After the near disastrous first bench. We mix them in with the period, Middletown began to starters during practice, and they play its free-wheeling style of know we need that depth to be offense and smothering defense. successful," he said. In the second period, the Cavs Terrence Williams finished outscored the Yellowjackets by the game with 17 points for 11 points, to take a 23-18 lead Newark, while teammate Steve into the locker room at the half. Williams added 13, and Daniels The Jackets' Terrence chipped in with 7 points.

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AWARDS • HONORS ACHIEVEMENTS OF NEWARKERS Backer to receive Newarkers honored Eagle award Sunday HE following Delaware State Births announced He will suc­ atthew Backer, 18, a resident of TUniversity students from ceed David Newark were named to the Robert MaHhew Allen was born A. Moffitt of MLinden Hill Village in Pike prestigious President's List by main­ at Christiana Hospital on Feb. 10 to Greenville, a Creek, will receive his Eagle taining an overall 4.0 GPA: Stephani Newark parents Robert and Ryan founding trustee Scout Award this Sunday, Feb. 20, at A. Marshall; Carolyne N. Nienga; Allen. of the organiza­ the Martin Center, at St. Catherine of Khairat M. Onaneye; and Kevin W. Kyle David Skelly was born on tion . Siena Church near Greenville. Thomas. Jan. 31 at 5:06p.m. to parents David .·Va n Den Backer is a member of Boy Scout Michael Thomas Zaucha and Brian and Michelle Skelly. He weighed 7 Heuvel, a pilot, Troop 919, and is a 2004 graduate of David Chandler, both of Newark, pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 and a retired last year St. Marks High School. were honored for their exceptional half inches long at his birth. as administra­ studies at the Georgia Institute of tor of the Office His Eagle project consisted of Technology. Zaucha was named to of Delaware reorganizing the choir Room at the Dean's List for maintaining a 3.0 Newark resident Aeronautics. He Van Den Heuvel St. Catherine's and computer­ or higher and Chandler was named to elected president of was an Air Force izing the songbooks and sheet the Faculty Honor's list for maintain­ flight engineer in music for the choir director. ing a 4.0. Aviation Hall of Fame the Korean and Vietnamese Wars, has He completed his require­ William Nelson and Wendy Harry Van Den Heuvel of Newark held top posts in the Delaware Wing ments in August and . his Brasefield, Liberty University stu­ has been elected president of the Civil Air Patrol and heads the Brig. Eagle Board of Review in dents from Newark, were named to Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame. Gen. Bill Spruance chapter of the Air November. the Dean's List for the 2004 fall He currently serves as a member Force Association. Backer is a freshman at semester. Both students maintained a of the DAHF board of trustees. 3.5 grade point average or better. Wesley College in Dover, where Newark resident will he is a physical education major study at DJew and a member of the Wolverine football team. Newark resident, Laura Methvin, 17, has accepted an invitation to study at New Jersey's Drew University, where she will play women's basket­ for earning a semester grade point ball in the fall of 2005. Locals honored at average of 4.0 at the University of Laura is a senior at Wilmington Jo-hnson and Wales Maryland College of Behavioral and Charter School and is a captain for Social Sciences. the varsity basketball team. She has The following Johnson & Wales He is a 2003 graduate of Newark University students have been named also earned varsity letters in basket­ High School. He is the son of Robert to the Dean's List for the 2004-2005 ball and soccer. and Mary Lou Standarowski, of fall term: Newark. Timothy Gilbert is pursuing a bachelor of science in Network Mukhatyar named Engineering from the School of Seage wins Legion Technology at the Providence, R.I. to dean's list campus. oratorical contest Vivek J. Mukhatyar, a resident Janice Grimm is pursuing an asso­ Edward Seage, of St. Mark's High of Newark, .has been named to the ciate degree in Hotel Management School, won the American Legion's dean:s list at Boston University. from the Hospitality College at the High School Oratorical Contest of Charleston, S.C. campus. Post 10, Newark, at the Holy Family Aaron Moorman is pursuing Education Centre on Friday Feb. 4. Newark residents earn an associate degree in Restaurant Seage, a sophomore from Master's degrees Management from the Hospitality Hockessin, won the right to represent College at the Providence, R.I. cam­ District Two in the statewide compe­ Master's degrees were_ awarded pus. tition on Feb. 24 in Dover. to the following Newark residents Justin Harrigan is pursuing an The state winner will travel to at McDaniel College: Karen Marie associate degree in Baking & Pastry Indianapolis in April for national Boulden, Joyce Snider Crumlish, Arts from the College of Culinary competition and a chance at $18,000 Stacy Taylor Poplos and Mary Jo Arts at the Providence, R.I. campus. in tuition assistance. Reighart. C. Derek Schwalbauch is pursu­ Jon Hall, of Wilmington Christian, ing a bachelor of science in Culinary took second place. Charles McKinney, Locals place in Arts from the College of Culinary of Concord High School, took Arts at the Providence, R.I. Campus. third place. Newark Toastmasters carpentry competition To receive Dean's List commen­ International judged the competition. dation, students must earn a cumula­ Arno Kissell, of Newark, a 2004 tive grade point average of 3.40 or graduate of Delcastle Technical High above. Young selected School. has competed in the local and state Skills USA/ VICA contests. Presidential Scholar He placed first in the state compe­ Coombs named to list Sharon Young, a senior at St. tition for cabinet making. He received at Davis & Elkins Marks High School, has been named a scholarship, power tools, and a as a candidate in the 2005 Presidential week-long trip to the national compe­ Jessica Coombs, of Newark, was Scholars Program. tition held in Kansas City, Missouri. named to the Dean's List for the She is among an elite group of He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL 2004 fall semest.er at Davis & Elkins 2,600 candidates who were selected K. Kissell of Newark. College. from the nearly 2.8 million students Bill James, of Millcreek Hundred, Coombs is maJonng in expected to graduate from U.S. high won the state competition in carpen­ Communications and is the daughter schools this year. SWINGING IN NEWARK try. Both are students in the same of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Coombs. Candidates were chosen based on class of Mr. Gary Peterson of nearby their exceptiopnal performance on More an 100 members and their Juests enjoyed refreshments, Cecil County, Md. either the College Board SAT or the fun , I vship and dancing at the Newark Senior Center's recent The Vocational Industrial Clubs Standarowski cited ACT Assessment. Vale r e s Dance. Here, Margot Kul p ::~n d Bill Harris swing to the of America is a national organiza­ Derek Standarowski has been Young is the daughter of tion for students studying vocational named to the Fall 2004 Distinguished Teng-Shau and Silian Young of musi .. of AI Santoro and the Highlighters. The party was sponsored technical courses. by·the"N'ewark Morning Rotary Club. Dean's List of Outstanding Students Wilmingtoh.. · .. - . - . www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 21 NEWARK POST •!• BRIDAL Bridal show may be the easiest way to·plan your day

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~&, Need a UNIQUE ARRANGEMENTS & GIFTS PERFECT EXPRE speaker? FlOWERS & GIFTS The staff of the Newark Post is always anxious to get F-~~nls out in their community and meet the members of local clubs and organizations. And Weddings are our speciality/ we welcome the opportunity to provide a speaker for a Have you dreamed of a Cinderella wedding? program. the place for you! We will match your flowers We could discuss the dreams, making your wedding day more than importance of community could have imagined. Extravaganza or simply elegant journalism today or share an - we will accommodate any theme and budget! entertaining 20-minute pro­ gram of unintentional but • Dry Cleaning nonetheless hilarious head­ • Alterations for Men and Women lines. • Wedding Gowns • Bridesmaids Call publisher Jim Streit Dresses • Prom Dresses Schedule you personal consultation to set a date with our speak­ • Accessories • Slip & Hoop rentals 302-834-2570 ers bureau. Telephone 737- Monday -Friday 9-5 • Saturday 10-3 0724. Custom Orders By Request in Eden Square on Route 40 near..SuP.,r G, acro.S parkirlg 'iotffom Lowe's PAGE 24 • NEwARK PosT • FEBRUARY 18, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS Police offer safety tips, announce task force walking around the neighbor­ home, she was disturbed with ~BURGLARIES, from 1 hood, knocking on doors, was what happened next. "The officer enough for one of the neigh­ talked to that man, maybe wrote I realized I didn't know who bors to call the police. It was at him a ticket," she said. "But he Whoever is doing this is just like a giant this man was," she said. While Butler's house that the officer never came up to my house and oversized cockroach ... and you know what hap­ it turned out that he was just a caught up to the salesman. told me that things were OK." '' door-to-door salesman working While Butler was relieved to Butler brought her grievance pens when you turn on the lights when a cock­ late hours, the sight of a stranger see the police car outside of her up at a meeting on Thursday, Jan. roach is around. They run. And that's what will happen if you keep your house lit up." CPL. TRACY SIMPSON NEWARK POLI CE DEPARTMENT

there have been more than 100 10. The meeting, which brought burglaries within Newark since out nearly 300 residents and three October, she reminded the audi­ different police agencies, told ence that not all of those have residents how to protect them­ been at residencies. That figure selves and let residents vent their includes both residential and com­ concerns. mercial burglaries. In addition to At the meeting, Cpl. Tracy the increase in home break-ins, Simpson detailed plans for a task downtown businesses have seen force uniting Delaware State, a lot of crime as well. Businesses Newark, New Castle County and including Grottos, National 5 pe. University of Delaware officers. and 10, Minster's Jewelers and This plan would increase com­ Lettuce Feed You have been vic­ munication between the four tims of break-ins and burglaries. agencies and lend resources to Simpson also offered some the city's police department. basic tips for protecting your The city will have part-time use house. They include: trimming of a canine unit and helicopter, shrubbery near windows and in addition to more officers on doors; investing in an alarm sys­ Newark streets. tem and windows that lock; and Newark Mayor Vance Funk, keeping the house well-lit. who was also at the meeting, "Whoever is doing this is explained the logic behind the just like a giant oversized cock­ task force. roach," she said. "And you know INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A NEW "We've assembled the largest what happens when you tum on group of law enforcement that the lights when a cockroach is CANCER TREATMENT PROGRAM. was possible," he said. "We're around. They run. And that's taking [the burglaries] very, very what will happen if you keep seriously, you can be sure of your house lit up." Dealing with cancer is difficult enough. that." For more information or to In addition to discussing the phone in suspicious behavior, call Having it threaten your life savings and task force, Simpson also tried 453-8741. to ease the public's fears. While livelihood can make it a serious personal crisis. That's why we've created a new cancer treatment program. It's been designed to help people who don't have If you call 9-1-1 ... insurance and aren't eligible for Medicaid. F anything should hap­ nect you to the appropriate I pen in your neighborhood, office. During that process, The Delaware Cancer Treatment Program may don't hesitate to call 9-1-1. you may hear a click on the If you call, Newark police line that sounds like you've help you pay for cancer treatment for a period suggest residents follow these been disconnected. If that tips to get the fastest possible happens, do not hang up. of one year if you meet the requirements. response: It just means you are being • Stay calm. transferred. • If it's serious emergency, • Once you've been trans­ You're eligible if you: give your location first. That ferred to the correct branch, way, if you're disconnected, you will be speaking with a the dispatcher can send an new person who may or may • Are a Delaware resident officer out to check up on not have information about you. your situation. Don't be sur­ • Have been diagnosed with cancer on or • Once the operator identifies prised if you have to restate after July 1, 2004 your problem, they will con- your emergency.

~ Have no comprehensive health insurance Dawson named to Raymond James Leader's Council • Have a household income that meets Frederick J. Dawson ChFC, vice and exemplary professional qualification guidelines (For example: Program CLU, vice president of Bassett, growth." Leader's Council hon­ for a family of four your income must Brosius & Dawson, Inc. and ors are presented only to those financial advisor of Raymond financial advisors who have dem­ be less than $122,525) James Financial Services, Inc., onstrated an exemplary high level DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SEIIVICES has been named to the firm's of commitment to clients through ~Heald• ...... - 2005 Leader's Council in recog­ personal service and professional nition of "outstanding client ser- integity. www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 25 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS Property would be leased to UD fraternity Delaware fraternity Pi Kappa agreement about alcohol and who "And I see no reason to vote for Richard Cross, attorney for ..... OKAYED, from 1 Alpha, found this point to be con­ can consume, sell or distribute this now. We are not the ones Delta Eta, said that this amend­ tentious and again brought the it on the property. They have who have held up construction . . ment should not affect the prop­ originally hoped to see a list of 13 case before court. It was decided left that decision in the hands of They could have started [with erty much. "It only affects the conditions met, one of which said there that the two parties should Superior Court. A final decision the deed restrictions] a long time sale of alcohol until a decision that if used by a fraternity, no one try to reach an agreement through is expected within the year. ago." is heard," he said. "Even if that in the complex, regardless of age, their own negotiations. And for After much debate, the coun­ However, the rest of council decision is appealed and went could consume alcohol. the past year or so, that's what the cil voted 5-1 to approve the start voted in favor of starting con­ before Delaware Supreme Court, Delta Eta, which plans on two parties attempted to do. of construction. struction, with the condition that there would be a decision by the leasing the property in part or However, the city and Delta Councilman John Farrell voted no alcohol could be consumed, end of 2005. That would be six to in whole to the University of Eta have not been able to reach against the plans. "We suggested distributed or sold on the prop­ 10 months before construction is the limitations for the good of erty until the Superior Court's even finished." the neighborhood," he explained. decision has been heard. Public invited to 'world wisdom' lectures here The public is invited to a 368-2984. series of free lectures in Newark The series includes: given by University of Delaware Feb. 21 - Hindu religions­ Associate Professor Alan Fox. Buddhism This 10-week, Monday Feb. 28 - Chinese Religions­ night series, that began Feb. 7, Confucianism will address Vedic Hinduism, March 7 - Chinese Religions­ Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism (Taoism) Taoism, Hebrew, Christian and March 28 - Hebrew Tradition­ Islamic traditions. Myths and Origins There will be no lectures April 4 - Hebrew Tradition­ March 14 or March 21. Nationhood and Destiny Snacks will be p/ovided. April 11 - Christian Tradition­ Lectures are 7 to 9 p.m. at the Context Unitarian UniversalistFellowship, April 18 - Christian Tradition­ 420 Willa Rd. Divergence from Judaism For more information and a April 25 - Islam and the map visit www.uujn.org or call People of the Book.

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:• PAGE 26 • NEwARK PosT • FEBRUARY 18, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· OBITUARIES < • Obituaries are printed free of Newark; Shaun Barnes and of charge as space permits. wife Christine, of Newark; six Information usually is supplied Casimir J. Chiczewski, 86, WWII army veteran grandchildren; four sisters, and to the newspaper by the funeral EWARK resident serving in the Pacific. Newark; his brother, Stanley, two brothers. director. Additional local obitu­ Casimir J. Chiczewski, He was a member of of Bayonne, N.J.; and six A life celebration was sched­ N uled for Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 aries are posted each week on 86, died at Christiana the Pearl Harbor Survivor grandchildren. the Newark Post web site. The Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 10, Association, a life member A Christian Burial was to be followed by her funeral web address appears at the top 2005. of the Disabled American scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. service at Beeson Memorial of every right-hand page. Mr. Chiczewski was born Veterans, and the Getty retire­ 15, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Services, Pulaski Hwy. in 1918 in Bayonne, N.J. ment group. Church, 345 Bear-Christiana Interment was scheduled to He retired from the Getty He is survived by his wife, Rd. follow in Delaware Veterans Alfonso Garbayo, MD, Refmery as a general services Victoria; his son, Charles Jr., Burial was scheduled to Memorial Cemetery. practiced 25 years operator after 37 years. of Houston, Texas; his three be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial contributions He was an army veteran of daughters, Donna Baer, of Memorial Cemetery, Bear. in Ruth's name may be made Retired Psychiatrist & World War ll lmd was a gun­ Smyrna; Blanche Massey to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Hispanic Community Leader Dr. ner of the 97th coast artillery, and Ann Wharton, both of Silverside Rd., Wilmington, DE Alfonso Garbayo, M.D., 76, of 19801. NeV(ark, died on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at Christiana Hospital. Stacy M. Connell Born in Tudela, Spain on Jan. 11, 1929, Dr. Garbayo was the sons, Alfonso E. Garbayo and his Versailles, died Monday, Feb. 7, Pat Persoleo, of Newark; and was Stacy M. Sylvina Connell, son of the late Julio Garbayo and wife, Kathleen, of Middletown; 2005. preceded in death by her sister, 27, of Newark, died Saturday, Survivors include daugh­ Mercedes Abascal Garbayo. and Julio Frederico Garbayo and "Honey" McGuckin. Feb. 12, 2005 at the Christiana He moved to the United States his wife, Karen, of Leonardo, ters, Regina F. Bolga, of Services were scheduled to be Hospital in Newark. North Huntingdon, Pa.; Pat A. in 1956. He held a private prac­ N.J; six siblings, MariCarmen private at a later date. She was the wife of James R. Escandon, of Deal, N.J; Anna Werkmeister, of Newark; 3 grand­ In lieu of flowers, memori­ Connell. tice for over 25 years. children; 2 great grandchildren; 5 He also offered his services Mari Garbayo, of Belgium; imd al donations may be made to 1 Born in Wilmington, she was at the Westside Mental Health Maria Jose Garbayo, Maria brothers, Donald, Norman, Regis, the American Juvenile Diabetes the daughter of Michael A. and Bernie and Lloyd Tamewitz; and Clinic in Wilmington. He was a Victoria Garbayo, Javier Garbayo Association, c/o R.T. Foard & Suzanne Finnen Sylvina. nieces and nephews. longtii'n.e member of the Medical and Juan Pedro Garbayo, all of Jones Funeral Home, 122 W. She was a graduate of Avon Visitation was schedu1ed for Society of Delaware. Spain; six grandchildren, Evan, Main St., Newark. Grove High School and West He retired from active practice Alec, Trevor, Cady, Nikita and Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Forgie­ Chester University and was Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 in 1996. He was a member of Ashley Garbayo; many nieces employed by Endo Pharmaceutical Broadway, East McKeesport, Pa. Holy Family parish in Newark. and nephews; and his best friend, Rafaela Pietronuto Company in Chadds Ford. He is survived by his wife, Antonio Sacre and his wife, Mary, 15035. Newark resident Rafaela A. Survivors include a broth­ Funeral mass and interment Maria M. Juarbe Garbayo; two of Wilmington. Pietronuto, 49, died on Friday, er, John Sylvina; a sister, Julie He was preceded in death was scheduled for Friday, Feb. Feb. 4, 2005. Sylvina; her maternal grandpar­ by four siblings, Antonio 11. Graveside service was sched­ ents, William and Jane Finnen • Additional local obituaries are Garbayo, Jos, Ignacio Garbayo, u1ed for Friday, Feb. 11, in Odd of West Grove; her paternal posted each week on the Newark Rafael Garbayo and Maria Ines Catherine Lawson Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna. grandmother, Jeanne E. Sylvina Post web site. The web address Garbayo. of West Grove; and many aunts, appears at the top of every right­ A memorial mass was sched­ Catherine M. Lawson, 64, of uncles and cousins. hand page. Obituaries of the fol­ uled for Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at Newark, died on Tuesday, Feb. Ruth Ann Barnes A Mass of Christian Burial lowing persons will be posted. Holy Family R.C. Church. 8, 2005. Ruth Ann Barnes, 60, of was scheduled to be held Interment was scheduled to be Mrs. Lawson was born Jan. 31, Newark, died on Thursday, Feb. on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at the Alfonso Garbayo, M.D. held privately. 1941 in the Panama Canal Zone, 10,2005. Assumption BVM Catholic Regina F. Christman In lieu of flowers, the fam­ daughter of the late Rudolph F. Mrs. Barnes was born on April Church, 300 State Road, West Catherine M. Lawson ily suggests contributions to the and Dorothy L. Basta. 2, 1944 in Bryson City, N.C. to Grove. Interment was scheduled Rafaela A. Pietronuto National Kidney Foundation, 30 She worked as a licensed prac­ Minnie Belle Cook and the late to be held privately. Ruth Ann Barnes E. 33rd Street, Ste. 1100, New tical nurse and was a member of Pink Jesse Cook, Sr. In lieu of flowers, donations Stacy M. Sylvina Connell York, N.Y. 10016; or to St. Jude St. Jqhn-Holy Angels Catholic may be made in her memory to Frances L. Arzinger Along with her mother, she Children's Research Hospital, Church. is survived by her husband of the Gift of Life Program, 401 Julia E. Bonner 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, She is survived by her hus­ 23 years, James Verdon Barnes; North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Casimir J. Chiczewski Tenn. 38105. ' band, Richard I. Lawson; a son, five sons, Joseph Barnes, of Las Pa. 19123. Norma E. Hartman R. Mike Lawson, of Newark and Helen Stafford Koelig Vegas, Nev.; James Barnes and Regina F. Christman his fiance, Danielle Martin, of wife Dorraine, of Middletown; Frances L. Arzinger Everett Thomas Meredith Dover; and 2 daughters, Tish and Brian Keith Pinder, of Md.; Alice I. Miller Newark resident Regina F. Kelly Lawson, both of Newark. Stacy Pinder and wife Jennifer, Frances L. Arzinger, 75, of Joseph Vincent Zucco Christman, 81, formerly of North She is also survived by a sister, Newark, died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She was born Aug. 31, 1929 in ape street p ayers Irvington, N.J., the only child of 27 North Chapel Street. Newark DE 19715 302.368.2248 Frank and Bridget (Frye) Giver. \ She graduated from Lyndhurst Pink Thunderbird (N.J.) High School and The 'Lone Star 'and 'Laundry & Bourbon' Berkley School of East Orange, Written by James McClure N.J. Directed by Jamie Cunningham In the late 1940s and early 1950s, she was a private secre­ 2 plays, 3 men, 3 women, 6 viewpoints! tary for Fieldcrest Mills, Union Carbide, and G.D. Searle & Co. See how husbands and wives Since that time, she was a discuss their lives with their homemaker. She and her hus­ friends and how they feel about band, Ray, were married during each other and the small Texas town they share. the hurricane of Nov. 25, 1950. They moved to Texas in Mar. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8:00PM 1951. They moved to Delaware in 1955, where Ray would later Mar. 6, 13 at 2:00PM become the vice president of NOTE: Adult language Getty Refining and Marketing Box Office Opens Feb 22 Company in Delaware City before retiring in 1983. Tickets: Adults, $12, Seniors $10, Students$?. Bring in your ticket stub from a Bamstonners or Wilmington Drama League main season production and Her husband, Ray, died April receive $2 off admissiOn! Group discount rates available. Cash or check only, please. Sony, Chapel Street does not accept credit or debit cards at the door. 21,2004. She is survived by their son, To reserve tickets call 302.368.2248 or order o11i!fe l~o?' p:r we~~ te ~~~o~gh 'iicket Leap • a Vdtw.cbl.oe streatAJayers.ora • ' I• • See OBiifUARIES~ 2:7llllt" ; www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 27 NEWARK PosT ·:· OBITUARIES I

..... OBITUARIES, from 26 of Sun City Center, Fla.; and A tool and die maker by pro­ Kathy M. Clough and her hus­ fession, he worked for Wallace band, Herman, of Smyrna; her and Tiernan, makers of scien­ Raymond F. Arzinger and his son, Jerry G. Myers, of Owings tific and industrial gauges, in wife, Pamela, of Wilmington; Mills, Md.; seven grandchildren; Belleville, N.J., until his retire- and two granddaughters, Katrina and 13 great grandchildren. ment in 1983. · Arzinger and Stephanie Arzinger. Also surviving are two step­ He was very active in St. A Mass of Christian Burial daughters, Sandy Gast and Linda George's Episcopal Church was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. Clarke. in Maplewood, N.J. and after 15, 2005, at Holy Angels R.C. Visitation was scheduled to moving to Delaware, joined St. Church, 82 Possum Park Rd. be held on Thursday, Feb. 17 Nicholas Episcopal Church in Entombment was sched­ at the Mealey Funeral Home, Newark. uled to follow in All Saints Limestone and Milltown Roads, He was also greatly involved Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington. with Boy Scouts of America, both Wilmington. Interment was scheduled to in N.J. and in the local Del-Mar­ In lieu of flowers, the fam­ take place on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Va Council. ily suggests contributions to 11 a.m. in Silverbrook Cemetery He is survived by his wife, the National Multiple Sclerosis in Niles, MI. Jean Williams Meredith; two sons, Society, Delaware Chapter, 2 In lieu of flowers, the fam­ Walter E. Meredith and his wife, Mill Rd., Ste. 106, Wilmington, ily suggests contributions to the Adele, of Newark; and George T. 655-5610. Kent General Hospital Building Meredith and his wife, Jennifer, Fund, 640 S. State Street, Dover, of New Castle; four grandchil­ Julia E. Bonner, 1990 1; or to the Alzheimer's dren, Michael Meredith, Crystal Association, 2306 Kirkwood Meredith, Kelsey Meredith nurse for 49 years Highway, Wilmington, 19805. and Wesley Meredith; a broth­ Newark resident Julia E. er, Martin Meredith, of Myrtle Bonner, 75, died Thursday, Feb. Helen S. Koelig, 89, Beach, S.C.; a sister, Janice 10, 2005. Pennstrom, of Florence, SC; and Mrs. Bonner was a graduate operated Stafford's many nieces and nephews. of the St. Francis Hospital School A funeral service was sched­ of Nursing and spent 49 years as Market in Newark uled to be held on Thursday, a nurse at St. Francis, retiring in Newark . resident Helen Feb. 17, 2005, at St. Nicholas 1997. Stafford Koelig, 89, died on Episcopal Church, 10 Old Newark She was a volunteer for the St. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at her Road. Clair Outreach Van and attend­ home. Interment will follow in ed the Academy of Lifelong Daughter of the late William Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 Learning. and Anna Register, Mrs. Koelig N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. She is survived by her chil­ was born on Aug. 21, 1915 in In lieu of flowers, contribu­ dren, Maureen Gonzalez, of Newark. tions may be made to St. Nicholas lirulll one llf l1le IJ'IlPW Rial* l1le <:tlllbliln. Bermuda; Michael Bonner, She was predeceased by her Episcopal Church Memorial liblr, fDU • It 11 UlB hdQI1 ar Ill! n 11r of Phoenix, Ariz.; Sheila first husband, Allen Stafford, in Fund, 10 Old Newark Road; Sharbaugh, of Wilmington; and 1981. Together, they owned and or to the Del-Mar-Va Council, P!1M Itt.. 181111 IDI 91CJ.t t~ t1e we tKrt ltlrtt • Ct'loooi 1i'Dm6 Dll:llslk h[(Sii. ~~v ooa Kathy Gildea and Karen Duke, operated the former Stafford's BSA, 801 N. Washington St., both of Middletown; her broth­ Market on South College Avenue Wilmington, DE 19801 Jt.mtm\~. ers, Martin Leonard, of Boston, in Newark for 19 years. Mass; Edmund Leonard, of Her second husband, Oliver Alice I. Miller Falls Church, Va.; and Joseph Koelig, died in 1991. Leonard of Bethany Beach; and She was an active member Alice I. Miller, 88, of Newark, her grandchildren, Brian, Clare of the Newark United Methodist died on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005. and Michael Gonzalez, Beau and Church. Beyond her church Mrs. Miller was born in Devin Bonner, Matt and Kelly activities, Mrs. Koelig had been Coatesville, Pa. to the late George Sharbaugh, Mick and Zach Gildea a member and officer of the F. and Roberta Dunlap. She was and Hannah Duke. Newark Soroptimist Club. a member of the Cornerstone She was predeceased by her She also held the position of United Methodist Church, and husband, James Bonner, in 2000. treasurer on the board for Housing she was a loving mother, grand­ A Mass of Christian Burial for Senior Citizens. mother, great grandmother and was scheduled for Wednesday, She is survived by three chil­ great-great grandmother. Feb. 16, at St. Joseph on the dren, Marilyn Neaves, of Newark; Her husband, George Russell Brandywine Church, 10 Old Roy Stafford, of Newark, and Miller, Sr., passed away March Church Rd., Greenville. Joseph Stafford, of Greenwich, 25, 1997. Burial was scheduled to be in Conn.; five grandchildren; and Alice is survived by her·· the adjoining cemetery. six great grandchildren. daughter, Janice M. Bonsall and In lieu of flowers, the fam­ A funeral service was sched­ her husband, Roland; and her ily suggests contributions to the uled to be held on Thursday, son, G. Russell Miller, Jr. and his St. Clair Outreach Van, PO Box Feb. 17, at the Newark United wife, Linda, of Coatesville, Pa.; 2500, Wilmington. Methodist Church, 69 E. Main three brothers, George F. Jr., C. Street. Ira and J. Gordon Dunlap, all of Norma E. Hartman Interment was scheduled to Wagontown, Pa.; six grandchil­ N'IMBlt ottim be private in Newark Methodist dren, Russell and Richard Miller, CIIILE I. TRAWl Norma E. Hartman, 87, of Cemetery. Deborah deCento, David, Dennis Smyrna, formerly of Newark, In lieu of flowers, the family and Douglas Bonsall; 18 great died at Kent General Hospital on suggests contributions to Newark grandchildren; and seven great­ --9151 Sunday,Feb. 13,2005. United Methodist Church, 69 E. great grandchildren. Mrs. Hartman retired as office Main Street, Newark, 19711, A Life Celebration was sched­ manager in 1978 from Wilmington uled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, Suburban Water Company after 2005, and for Thursday, Feb. 22 years of service. Everett T. Meredith 17, 2005, at Beeson Memorial She was a former member of Newark resident Everett Services. the House of Praise Church in Thomas Meredith, 79, formerly of Her funeral service was sched­ Elsmere. She was also a Tri­ Maplewood, N.J., died on Friday, uled to follow on Thursday at Chem member. Feb. 11, 2005, at Christiana the funeral home. Interment was Her husband, Kenneth Hospital. scheduled to be held in Fairview Hartman, predeceased her in Mr. Meredith was born in Cemetery in Coatesville, Pa. 1977. Fairmont, Md. on Oct. 29, 1925, Memorial contributions She is survived by her daugh­ son of the late Everett Wesley in Alice's name may be made ters Nancy C. Dwyer, Judy M. Meredith and Margaret Jones to Delaware Hospice, 3515 MerOdilh · · · ... , , Silverside R

sent to search the vehicle and the for drugs and conspiracy. Both removed from Kate's, employees ~BLOTTER, from 2 Jacob Lee Kamen, 22, of K-9 made what police described were committed to the Young told police, failed to leave the Jenkintown, Pa., noise viola­ as "an aggressive alert for the Correctional Institution in default area, attempted to re-enter the tion, on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 1:40 by Perez, and Flores, both from presence of drugs" in the trunk. of $19,000 cash bond, police restaurant, and began yelling, a.m., at 3104 Woolen Way; Grand Rapids, Mich. A search of the trunk yielded said. police said. Police reported that the driver Amanda C. Savage , 22, of 31 pounds of marijuana that was Gary Robert Reinhart Jr., 24, Wilmington noise violation, on did not have a license in his packaged in 31 clear plastic bags of Bear, was charged with disor­ possession and the two persons Disorderly arrest Sunday, Feb. 13, at 12:35 a.m., and concealed inside of two black derly conduct and released pend­ at 129 S. Chapel St.; made inconsistent statements to Newark police were called to garbage bags, police said. ing a court appearance, police Alexander Frederick Smith, 20, the trooper that aroused his sus­ The seized marijuana has a the sidewalk outside Klondike reported. picion of illegal activity. Kate's, 158 E. Main St., on of Timonium, Md., underage street value of more than $26,000, In a separate incident, police consumption of alcohol, driving Police said a state police drug Saturday, Feb. 12, at 12:24 a.m. troopers said. rpeorted at 12:05 a.m., two men, under the influence of alcohol, detection canine that was in the The two suspects were charged Officers reported they found a 21 and 22, told Newark police area was called to the scene of the large, disorderly crowd, which and disregarding a stop sign, with trafficking in marijuana, pos­ that they had been assaulted by on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 12:07 traffic stop. Trooopers said the session with the intent to deliver they ordered to disperse. another restaurant patron. No operator gave the troopers con- One man, who earlier had been a.m., on South Chapel Street at marijuana, maintaining a vehicle immediate arrest was made. Wyoming Road, after a Newark officer working Drunk Driver Turned away Interdiction Patrol saw a SUV roll through a stop sign; After being denied entry into a party at a home in the 100 block Zachary William Sansone, 19, Wilbur Street on Sunday, Feb. 13, of Port Jefferson, N.Y under­ at 12:55 a.m., the rejected visitor age consumption of alcohol, on hurled a rock through a front win­ Sunday, Feb. 13, at 12:23 a.m., dow, breaking two panes of glass, at 306 E. Park Place; Newark police said. Rachid Stoury, 21, of Upper Damage was estimated to be Darby, Pa., possession of an $300. open container of alcohol, on Sunday, Feb. 13, at 12:25 a.m., at 400 Wollaston Ave., Ivy Hall Vehicles hit apartments; Ms. Liz Starner January 12, 2005 Newark police reported that Jill Agnes McKenna, 20, of Chesapeake Publishing Corp. thieves and vandals targeted a West Chester, N.Y., underage number of vehicles here recently. consumption of alcohol, on 601 Bridge Street Some of the reports include: Saturday, Feb. 12, at 2 a.m., at Elkton, MD 21921 17 Park Dr., on Saturday, Feb. 12, 400 Wollaston Ave.; at 6:15 a.m., prescription drugs Evan Yablonsky, 22, of Upper Dear Liz, and eight compact discs stolen Montclair, N.J., noise violation, from a 2005 Dodge Magnum. on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 1:25 It has been proven to me time and time again that advertising Police reported there were no a.m., after police dispersed a works. Many folks stop to clip the coupons when I run them in signs of forced entry; gathering of 60 to 80 persons; 120 Wilbur St. , on Saturday, Feb. Curtis Mitchell Fournier, 21, of the Cecil Whig, the Cecil Advertiser, the Middletown Flier, the 12, at 12:58 a.m., two large North Hampton, N.H., noise Newark Post or the Route 40 Flier. I know this because of the dents discovered on a 2002 violation, on Saturday, Feb. Hyundai Sonata; 12, 12:55 a.m., at 202 E. Park volume of coupons I get back. Even my regular customers library Avenue north of Farm appreciate the discounts when we offer them. I get immediate Place; Lane, on Friday, Feb. 11, at Chelsay Ferguson Pernic, 20, of feedback. 7:21 p.m., unknown object Wilmington, noise violation, hurled at a Toyota Camry as it and Rebecca Robinson Neaton, And, I can't let this opportunity go by without saying how much was moving; 19, of Dover, noise violation, 329 E. Main St., on Friday, Feb. on Friday, Feb. 11, at 9:22p.m., I appreciate your attentiveness as my Account Representative. 11, at 5:15p.m., rear window of at 1009 Wharton Dr., Pinebrook Thanks for all your help with ad design and for keeping me up 2005 Honda Civic shattered; apartments; and 3108 Scholar Dr., University to date on all the special promotions that your papers have to Courtyard apartments, on Ross David Tesoriero, 20, of offer. Friday, Feb. 11, at 3:30 p.m., Greenvale,. N.Y., underage beer bottle used to damage a consumption of alcohol, on Sincerely, 1998 Infiniti; and Thursday, Feb. 10, at 11:03 1102 Wharton Dr., on Friday, Feb. p.m., at 65 W. Delaware Ave. 11, at 12:09 p.m., CD player, Police said all were released amplifier, equalizer and sub­ pending court appearances. woofers removed from a Dodge Mary Karakullukcu Neon. There were no signs of Shotgun blasts lead Elkton Diner forced entry, police said. to drug arrests 110 Big Elk Mall Alcohol, noise New Castle County Police Elkton, MD 21921 arrested two Newark men after law violations listed officers learned more than 40 Officers of the Newark Police marijuana plants were growing in Department have continued the basement of a home. stepped-up enforcement of alco­ Police reported that on Sunday, hol-related and noise laws here Feb. 13, officers went to a home as the spring semester at the in the unit block of Jefferson Prom Our 'Mai{box University of Delaware enters its Boulevard after receiving a report third week. that a shooting had just occurred. Some of the recent arrests When police arrived, they discov­ include: ered two cars that had damage Michael Brendan Loftus, 20, caused by several gun shots. The of Kennett Square, Pa., under­ officers found a home had been age consumption of alcohol, driv­ shot as well, police said. ing the wrong way on a one­ The officers attempted to way street and driving under the contact the residents, who were influence of alcohol, on Sunday, believed to be inside the home, NEWARI< POST CECIL Feb. 13, at 2:20 a.m., after police but no one answered the door. observed a blue Ford F150 driv­ After speaking with neigh­ ing the 'Yrong way on McKees bors, who also believed the home Lane; UFLIER WllER . See BLOTTER, 29 ~ 11 J' JC.,JJ :J..:..~ 'J'J~t·'t'J.- :;_--v~ d :t"_,_ \tJu'-i www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 29 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS No arrest in shooting GRADUATION LAST WEEK IN DOVER Hodges, a 19-year-old male who ~BLOTTER, from 28 Class grads head to Newark resides at the party's location. He has been charged with offensive YLAN K. Wiggins and Police and 62"d Municipal Police Acting Superintendent was occupied, the officers repeat­ touching, disorderly conduct, DMark DiFrancesco are Recruit Class graduation cer­ Lieutenant Colonel Thomas edely phoned the residence and resisting arrest and menacing. the two newest mem­ emony was held at Delaware F. MacLeish, and Attorney received no answer. As a last bers of the Newark Police State University, Education General M. Jane Brady, resort, the officers kicked in the A 16-year-old was arrested and charged with three counts Department. Humanities Building in Dover. addressed the class. front door to see if anyone inside They completed police train­ During the ceremonies, The keynote speaker was may have been injured or killed of offensive touching, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. ing along with 30 new state Governor Ruth Ann Minner, United States Attorney for the from the gunfire. and 21 municipal officers on Secretary of Safety and District of Delaware Colm F. Inside the home, officers A 17-year-old female who Thursday, Feb. 10. Homeland Security David Connelly. resides in New Castle was arrest­ found two men, unharmed, and The 75th Delaware State B. Mitchell, Delaware State ed and charged with three counts what police described as a clan­ of terroristic threatening for destine marijuana lab in the base­ threatening to shoot the officers, ment. Officers obtained a search resisting arrest, disorderly con­ warrant for the residence and duct and offensive touching. detectives seized 45 individual marijuana plants that were grow­ A 14-year-old female was also ing underneath fluorescent lamps, arrested and charged with dis­ 79 additional grams of the drug, orderly conduct, resisting arrest To the Citizens of New Castle County a stolen handgun and $5,419 in and menacing. cash. YOU ARE INVITED. Police have charged the resi­ Newark man arrested dent, Jason Guererri, with pos­ on drug charges session with the intent to deliver, County Executive Chris Coons and the new members of County Council manufacturing marijuana, main­ On Feb. 14, Newark resident taining a vehicle for keeping a James C. Colmery was arrested invite you to participate in a "Listening Campaign" taking place in these controlled substance, maintain­ at his Newark home for a list of Council districts. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet and ing a dwelling for keeping a drug-related charges. controlled substance, conspiracy, Members of the Newark speak with the County Executive, the Council President, and your new possession of drug paraphernalia Police Department Special Councilperson. Please consult the schedule below for the date and and two counts of possession of Investigations Unit executed a a non narcotic. Guererri has been search warrant at the home on location of the meeting in your district. Take an active role in county · arraigned and committed to the Chaucer Drive Monday. The government by planning to attend the session in your area. Howard Young Prison after fail­ warrant was the result of what ing to post $9,000 secured bail. police described as an extensive Raymond White was charged investigation into the distribution Listening Campaign Schedule with possession of a firearm dur­ of marijuana in the Newark area. ing the commission of a felony, As officers entered the resi­ All meetings begin at 5:30PM manufacturing marijuana, receiv­ dence, Colmery attempted to flee ing a stolen firearm, maintaining via a bathroom window, police a dwelling for keeping a con­ said. He was apprehended in the trolled substance, conspiracy and back yard of the residence. A Join County Executive Chris Coons possession of a non-narcotic. He search yielded approximately has been arraigned and commit­ 1,487 grams of marijuana and and Council President Paul Clark on: ted to the Howard Young Prison over $4,600 in cash. after failing to post a $24,500 secured bail. Colmery was charged with possession with intent to deliver No arrests have been made in a schedule I non-narcotic, main­ February 14th with 7'h District Councilman George Smiley the shooting investigation, police taing a dwelling for keeping con­ said. trolled substances, drugs not in at the Bear Library Teens arrested original container, possession of a non-narcotic schedule I con­ at disorderly party trolled substance within 1,000 February 24th with 1Qth District Councilman Jea P. Street New Castle County Police feet of a school, possession of ?t the Hilltop Lutheran Neighborhood Center arrested four teenagers for dis­ drug paraphernalia, resisting orderly conduct, resisting arrest arrest, possession of a non-nar­ and drug violations after officers cotic schedule I controlled sub­ February 28th with 12th District Councilman Bill Bell broke up a large, disorderly party stance and possession of a sched­ on Friday, Feb. 11. ule IV controlled substance. at the Delaware City Fire Hall County police went to the He was committed to the Prides Court Apartments to assist Young Correction Institution in March 7th with 9th District Councilman Timothy Sheldon an officer who had received lieu of $18,000 cash bond. at Shue Middle School information regarding a large, Kelley Coleman was also disorderly party. charged with maintaining a vehi­ When officers arrived, they cle for keeping controlled sub­ March 14th with 11th District Councilman David L. Tackett discovered approximately 25 to stances, possession of a schedule 30 people packed into a small I non-narcotic within 1000 feet of at the Glasgow High School. apartment. Many of the occu­ a school, possession of a sched­ pants were high school-age stu­ ule I non-narcotic and possession dents who were in the presence of drug paraphernalia. She was March 23rd with 1 st District Councilman Joseph Red a of alcohol and marijuana, police released on an unsecured bond, at the Cranston Heights Fire Hall said. police said. Officers reported that the crowd of partygoers became • Police Blotter is compiled each extremely disorderly as addition­ weekfrom the .files of the Newark al officers were summoned to Police Department, New Castle Watch for future Listening Sesslonscheduled in your district. assist with the combative crowd. County Police and the Delaware Four individuals were arrested State Police by the newspaper after they pushed and spit on the staff offic~rs during the party's end. Police have arrested Bertram

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l NEWARK WESLEYAN CHURCH Head of Christiana 708 West Church Rd. Presbyterian Church :g;=ainuind; Newark, DE 8vaf!/taca( ttt (302) 737-5190 Baptist Church 1100 Church Road "Lighting The Way To The Cross" Presbyterian Church (PCA) .":' Pastor James E. Yoder III Newark, DE 802-781-4169 Christ Centered • Biblically Bas~d Sunday School for all ages .9:30a.m. Morning Worship ...... l0:30 a.m. i Sunday Worship10:45 Children's Church & Nursery Provided Rev. Christopher 'Kit' Schooley, pastor 9:30 Sunday School Choir- Sunday ...... 5:30 p.m. + + + + + 308 Possum Park Rd., Newark Youth Meeting Sunday ...... 6:00 p.m. Church School 9:30 AM Mid-Week Bible Study 302· 737-2300 Morning Worship - 11AM www.epcnewark.com Fa Nursery Available Chu h Wi 801 Seymour Bear, DE 19701 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (302) 322-1029 Carlo DeStefano, Pastor Christ Invites You! Schedule of Services Adult Bible Class 8:45a.m. Sunday School9:45 AM Sunday Evening 6:00PM Childrens Sun School !O:OOa.m. Morning Worship 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00PM ~assembly Divine Worship I O:OOa.m. (Nursery Provided for all Services) 1421 Old Baltimore Pike Lenten Service Wed 7:30pm www.fairwindsbaptist.com Newark, DE Pastor Ed Thress Home of the Fairwinds Christian School I d "Pioneer Gospel Hour" (302) 737-5040 WWW.Or C e.org COMCAST CABLE CHANNEL28 10 Johnson Rd., Newark (near Rts. 4 & 273) THURSDAY 8:00PM S d S h I 915 "He Keeps Me Singing" Un ay C 00 ...... : a.m. 302-737-6176 ComcastCableChannel28 Highway Word of Sunday Worship.IO:OO a.m. &5:30p.m. t------,J---__..:.T.:.:.:hu:::.r•:.:d~ay~s=:3.::.:0P.:..:;M~----I Faith Ministries Wednesday Family Night...... 7:00p.m. (an extension of Highway Gospel Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers, Youth &Missionettes White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Community Temple, West Chester PA) Safe &Fun Children's Ministry at each service. Quality Nursery provided. Highway Word of Faith Ministries has SUNDAY SERVICES outgrown their present location @the Best Michael Petrucci, Pastor Western Hotel and have now moved to Ben Rivera, Assistant Pastor 8:30 am Traditional Worship Christiana High School for all services ... Bert Flagstad, Visitation/Assoc. 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE Pastor 9:45 am Sunday School Sunday: Lucie Hale, Children's Ministries 11:00 am, Contemporary Worship 8:00-9:00am Christian Education classes for all ages · Director Visit us online at 9:00am Sunday Morning Celebration (302) 737-2100 Monday: wwW' .praiseassemblyonline.org 6:00-9:00pm "The Way Bible Institute' Wednesday: 7:00-S:OOpm Bible Enrichment Class Youth Tutorial Programs (goingonatsameume)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220 Bear, Delaware 19701-0220

Pastor Carl A. Turner Sr. & Lady Karen B. Turner 8:30a.m. Unitarian -7/COWJiic 7f:rafup- /0:30a.m. Universalist -Giec!ric 7f:ra/,ip- ""'"" Wam {]~ Fel~::::~ 9f Child Care & . 420 Willa Rd. Sunday School Newark, DE Rev. Curtis E. Leins, Ph.D. (302) 368-2984 Topic: "The Moral Compass" Speaker: Gary Jackoway www.ncbl.com/post/ FEBRUARY 18, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • P AGE 31

Share God 1 s power and love through worship, service, education and community Sunday Morning Worship 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Services 69 East Main Street Newark, DE 19711 9:30 am Sunday School for all ages Morning Worship llam Infant/Toddler nurseries at 9:30 and 11:00 (Children's Church provided during Sunday 302.368.8774 Worship; 4th & 5th Sundays casual dress) www.newark-umc.org 9:30 service broadcast WAMS 1260 AM TUF.SDAY Prayer 7pm Bible Advance (Sword of the Spirit) St John the Baptist Catholic Church 7:30-9:30pm 1 ~ Red Uon OMC IMAGINE ... (Bible Study for Children 2 yrs of age plus) ~··"• E. Mlln 'N. Clllpel Sll'lltl FRIDAY ~~ ~. Daily Mass: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. llhere W".l'l a dturch lhal ~ ~ Sunday School Wholeness Ministry Spm ...,, '' Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. used £resh new iOO.'ilc for a (Special ministries support group) All ages welcome ~~~~~~ and you cook! Men's Ministries 1st Friday Holy Angels' Catholic Church oorne In C2SUal Mhes? Women's Ministries 2nd Friday Singles Ministries/Divorce Care 3rd Friday Join us this week, and 82 Possum Park Road ~i PICl'URE ... Marriage Ministry 4th Friday Weekend Masses: Saturday 5p.m. SATURDAY stay for church at 1 0:30! a church lhal moddcd care m Sunday 9, 11 Clll1lpCtNoo. wbere you were Boyz 2 Men /Girlz 2 Women-2nd Sats a.m. lmportlnl )IN because )IllI lll'.l'e )'011. 12pm-4pm Youth Mentor Program for ages12-19 John Dunnack, Pastor 1p.m. (Spanish) Visit our Web Site at: Pastor: Father Richard Reissmann www.solidfoundationworshipcenter.org 1545 Church Rd., Bear l90 Whlk:hall RINid • Elkton, MD Z1921 • 410.398.4234 • -.J!IInonFirsl.o For more info. or directions please call Parish Office: 731-2200 Office: (302)-838-0355 (302) 834-1599

I SPIRIT & LIFE ~ '\. \ I I ~ First Church - OGLETOWN '-~ BIBLE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH CheApe,f l1 Christ, ~~ientist Pastors: Jonnie & Barbara Nickles Trtutn 316 Red Mill Rd.- Newark, DE. Uvlng the Best Life 48 West Park Place, Newark Sunday Morning 9:15 Prayer (corner of 273 & Red Mill Rd.) RclcJJrtllt, Fulllli11q, Fuu ._., 11Pv1ce I s.lly 11:11111 tD:OI AM Sunday School9:30 AM 302-737-2511 Middletown· Cable channel16, ~"7pm ....._ TIIIIIIIIY .._ 7:30PM Worship Service 10: AM Pastor: Dr. Drew Landrey Elkton· Cable channel47, Sat@ pm Enjoy worship with us ...... lltf.lllllll., ..... 30 IIII.·Ffl. ttii·6·PM Wednesday· 7:00PM Sunday Services: SUNDAY Sundays, 10:30am IlLia.. ttii·4·PM 9a.m. -lOa.m.- Contemporary service Sunday School 9·15 a m Worship, Teaching & Prayer · · · "Growing To Be Qlaii¥IIIIIIII ...... !0:30a.m -11:30a.m.- Traditional Service Worship Service 10:30 a.m. --468-6808 32 Hilltop Rd. Elkton, Maryland Sun Sch 9a.m -lOa.m, 2nd SunSch !0:30a.m -!1 :30am AWANA Club 6:00p.m. More Like Christ" All ARE Wll.CIIIIE Phone (410) 398-5529 • (410) 398-1626 Wed. Evening Family Activities 5:15-9p.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. 2/06 • Becoming AContagious Christian f--....:...... ::~--_;;__..:..._ __ Solid Rock Teen Ministry6:00 p.m. i;======l · 2/13 ·God's Heart For People W The Episcopal Church Welcomes You WEDNESDAY \V Mid Week Bible Study & Prayer 2/20 •Choosing to Belong StThomas's Parish 7:00p.m. 2/27 -Building Bridges Through Relationships 276 S.College Ave. at Park Place, Newark, DE 19711 Nursery Provided for all Services 3/06 -Doing Life Together 1302) 368-4644 Church Office 19:0o-1:00 M0t1.·Fri.) The Voice of Liberty TV Channel 28 (302) 366-0273 Parish Information HotUne 3/13 • Does Your Compassion Make ADifference www.stthomasparlsh,org Broadcast every Sat 5:30pm 3/20 ·When Kingdoms Collide Sunday WorshiP We are located at 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite One 27 44 Red Lion Rood (Route 71) 10:3Dam Family Worship-Holy Eucharist in Bear, Delaware 19701 . Meeting at: 5:30pm Holy Eucharist, Inclusive language For more information about the Church, Hodgson Vo-Tech School The Rev. Thomas B. Jensen, Rector Pl ease c all (302) 838-2060 lid 888 ,Just 1011111 of Rt. 40, The Rev. Jay Angerer, Assistant & Episcopal George w. Tuten Ill . Pastor near Peoples Plaza, Glasgow Campus Minister Ms. lynne Turner, Director of Children 's Ministries Li berty Little Lamb Preschool now Richard Berry, Pastor Ms. Kay leventry, Head Preschool Teacher accepti ng applications www. libertybaptist. net Ministry Center: 410-392-6374 FIRST PRESBITERIAN CIHJRCH 292 West Main St. • Newark (302) 731-5644 Sun 9:00AM ...... Christian Education for all ages with child care Sun Worship & Children's Church lO:OOam Sun I 0:30AM .... Traditional Worship Wed Eve Bible Study 7:00pm Child Care Provided & Ramp Access Sun 7:00PM...... Youth Fellowship 113 Pencader Drive, Newark, DE 19702 Telephone: 302.894.0700 • · ".w ww,Qicc-1,

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By ROBIN BROOMALL Gov. Minner was among more than 30 guest readers at NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Marshall on Wednesday, Feb. 9 for the school's kick-off to I ''KERCHOO," the Love to Read month. governor sneezed, With a special emphasis on not just once but reading during the month of several times. February, many local schools Gov. Ruth Ann Minner was have invited dignitaries, admin­ reading one of her favorite istrators, community leaders, books to the first grade class volunteers and family members at Marshall Elementary School to read their favorite books in about Robert, the horse who the classrooms. had an allergy to roses. And At Marshall the guest readers every time the governor included regular volunteers from sneezed, the class AstraZeneca, which has a cre­ sneezed with her. ative mentoring partnership with See , 12

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Practical Nurses ~ required. 10800-913- Full time, Part time and 214 11 Toll Free 1-888-269- of Delaware in and for New Common Pleas for the State np • per diem at Upper . 1 ~")' 2823 ext. 100 6090 ext 200. Castle County, to change of Delaware in and for New Shore Center Chester­ his/her name to Kasaiphia Castle County, to change .- town. Call Susan ....- Strayer, 410-778-6800 Brown. his/her name to Ebony S . rGD AUTOMOTIVE \,. \ HAIRSTYLIST chair Sharon Brown-James Glover. CITY OF NEWARK rental or commission. or toll -free 1-888-784- DELAWARE SALES \"'' 0137. EOE Petitioner Angela Glover !·;~EMPLOYMENT Call 302-994-6900. CITY COUNCIL Southern Chester DENTAL DATED: 2/4/05 Petitioner county's oldest dealer­ ASSISTANT, FIT. For np 2!11 ,18,25 DATED: 212/05 PUBLIC HEARING U Help Wanted ship is in need of a PART group practice. MD X-ray np 2111,18,25 NOTICE ~ full-time TIME professional sales certified preferred. Call February 28, 2005-7:30 p.m. consultant for New & 41 0-398-3858 & Ask for Used Car Sales. We will Pursuant to Section 402.2 of the City Charter $1So WEEKLY Gene and Section 32-79 of the Code of the City of SALARY! Mailing our train the right individual. Attitude is everything! DRIVERS CO: $2000 PUBLIC NOTICE Newark, Delaware, notice is hereby given of a prbmotional letters. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned 1Qf)% From home. Gen­ So, if you are seeking a SIGN ON BONUS! $48k public hearing at a regular meeting of the Council will sell at public auction on 3/25/05 at 2:00 uffie. opportunity. FREE challenging opportunity, Annually. Exc benefits. in the Oouncil Chamber at the Municipal please apply in person Regional food grade p.m. at: 1~0! Call Now! 1-806- Building, 220 Elkton Road, Newark, Delaware, on 7:ft -8227 24hrs. or fax resume to: 610- CDL-A/ Tanker; 1yr.OTR PUBLIC STORAGE 932-9103. PIN NO PON­ 800-233-0161 X 253 20t BELLEVUE RD. Monday, February 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., at which TIAC BUICK, 2159 Bal­ NEWARK, DE t97t:S time the Council will consider for Final Action timore Pike, Oxford, PA DRIVERS-Accepting­ and Passage the following proposed. Ordinance: $990-$2,320 WEEKLY Trainees! CDL in just 16 the personal property heretofore stored with POSSIBLE! Mailing our 19363. Ph (610)932- Bill No. 05-2 - Ordinance Annexing and 2892 ask for Ken. days! No money down, the undersigned by: letters tom home. Easy. Student financing! . C049 - Masheba jennings - big screen, bench, 2 Zoning to RH (Single-Family, Detached) Ff1EE INFO. Genuine Tuition reimbursement chairs, curio cabinet, 50 boxes Properties Located at 1003, 1004 & 1005 opportunity. $100% SAT­ CREDIT I CASH RECEIPTS available! Job placement Join Verizon and be part of the f1ber revolution. We're COS2 - Anna Hughes - sofa, dresser, trunk, Lakeside Drive and the Adjoining .6729 Acre ISFACTION GUARAN­ bnnging the speed of f1ber opt1cs to every home in the assistance. 800-883- totes, clothing Lakeside Drive (RIW) TEED. Call now! 1-800- 0171 ext. A-15. www.del­ country. Think what that will mean to communications - 679-6857 24 hrs. Immediate opening for and to your career. Join us now and learn skills that can E095 -john Voytilla - axes & blade, 3 trunks, 12 Susan A. Lamblack, MMC' support professional with raacademy.com take you places. We have the follow1ng pOSitions availa ble boxes, tools City Secretary 1-2 years accounts in Newark, DE: DRIVERS - Because np 2/18,25 np 2/4,18 receivable experience in of GREEN MILE$ our a commercial environ­ SPLICING TECHNICIAN drivers earned over Full-Time, Term (up to 3 years) ment to assist credit $10,000 MORE last dept. with support func­ year! With our $.03 pay Will be responsible for setting up. splicing, repairing, LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE tions and cash receipts. raise they'll do even bet­ bonding and pressurizing cable, as well as rearranging The Good Shot Bar Inc. has on February 8, service drops, aerial and buried JUmper wire step poles. Summons Docket No. : NN-2552-04 Must have professional ter!. How well can YOU 2005 applied with the Alcoholic Beverage Control phone manne~ good The wage range is $563/ week up to $1, 125/week. Family Unit#: 7353 do! HEARTLAND Commissioner for a transfer and change of computer and organiza­ SERVICES TECHNICIAN IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE EXPRESS. 866-282- classification from a restaurant to a taproom tional skills, and excel­ 5861 www.heartlandex­ Full-Time, Term (up to 2 1/2 years) STATE OF NEW YORK TO THE RESPONDENT, lent communication abili­ which permits the sales, service and consumption press.com. Will install, rearrange and maintain ins1de phone wiring, Lawrence Mills ty. Working knowledge of underground terminals and winng at telephone poles. A Petition under Article 10 of the Family Court of alcoholic beverages on the premise where sold - Microsoft products DRIVERS DRIVE Salary start1ng at $558/week up to $1 ,102/week . Act have been filed with this Court, and YOU located at 105 Kirkwood Square Wilmington. KEEP ON JAMMIN' !! (Word, Excel) required. OTR, earn up to 43 cpm. Experience is not reqwred . AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY Full medical & benefits Persons who are against this application should WITH SUMMONED to appear before this Court at 175 Qualified applicants pkg. Home every 14 Training w1ll be prov1ded! provide written notice of their objections to the Arsenal Street, 5th Floor, Watertown, New York, " OUT OF THIS WORLD" send resume, with salary days, take trucks home. Must pass a pre-employment background check. Wage Commissioner. For the Commissioner to be on March 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon CLASSIFIEDS requirements to: Contractors start w/base credit is given based on work expenence, education and required to hold a hearing to consider additional tra1mng . To apply, go to www.verizon.com/fiberjobs or of that day. You have the right to appear and 41 0-398-1230 United Electric Supply, of 85 cpm plus 40% fuel input from persons against this application, the P.O. Box 10287, call 800-678-4809. EOE -M/F/DN. participate in this proceeding as an interested 800-220-1230 discount. Paid Wilmington , DE 19850 plates/permits, benefits party for the purpose of seeking tempor­ Commissioner must receive one or more 24 Hours a Day Attn: Gayle Davis, VP avail, no forced dispatch. Learn more at: ~ ary/permanent custody/visitation of your documents containing a total of at least 10 7 Days a Week HR. NO PHONE 877-452-5627. Orienta­ www.verizon.com/ v~ child(ren) and enforcing any visitation rights you signatures of residents of property owners located fiberjobs W& never stop working for you. CALLS, PLEASE tion starts next week! may have by reason of a prior order of a court or within 1 mile of the premises or in any EOEM/F eoe. written agreement. You have the right to be incorporated areas located within 1 mile of the represented by a lawyer. If you cannot afford a premises. The protests must be filed with the private lawyer, you have the right to ask the Alcoholic Beverage control Commissioners office Court to assign a lawyer. on or before March 10, 2005. Failure to file such Dated: January 25, 2005 protest may result in the Commissioner considering the application without further BUSINESS DIRECTOR\' Tanice Gebo, Clerk of the Court notice, input or hearing. If you have questions Jefferson County Family Court regarding this matter please contact the 175 Arsenal Street Commissioners Office. fURNITURE REPAIR TAX SERVICE Watertown, NY 13601 (315) 785-3001 np 2/11,18,25 np 2/4,11,18,25 Du Villa and ComP-any, LLC CITY OF NEWARK Ray's DELAWARE Member of the AI CPA and DSCPA CITY OF NEWARK CITY COUNCIL • • '-''F' .... '''/5 C:.'--"-UUI'I'C.I'•Il; rumnurt 1\.tpan ~~!ti and income tax services BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 28, 2005- 7:30 P.M. to individuals and ,1 21 Years Experience small businesses "". X FEBRUARY 24, 2005- 7:30P.M. Pursuant to Section 402.2 of the City Charter for over 9 years. . \ ; · Pursuant to Chapter 32, Article XIX of the of the Code of the City of Newark, Delaware, Minor or Major Touch-Ups Code of the City of Newark, Delaware, notice is notice is hereby given of a public hearing at a [email protected] -;; . I hereby given of a public hearing at a regular regular meeting of the Council in the Council NEW, OLD, lARGE OR SMALL fURNITURE 1400 Peoples Plaza, Suite 118, meeting of the Board of Adjustment on Thursday, Chamber at the Municipal Building, 220 Elkton Newark, DE 19702 February 24, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Road, Newark, Delaware, on Monday, February 410-885-5248 (302) 836-2850 Chamber, Newark Municipal Building, 220 28, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., at which time the Council Elkton Road, Newark, Delaware, to hear the will consider for Final Action and Passage the following appeal: following proposed Ordinances. The appeal of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Bill No. 05-3 -An Ordinance Amending Ch. HEATING-A/( HOME REPAIRS Epsilon Rho Chapter, 153 Courtney Street, from a 20, Motor Vehicle & Traffic, by Adding a New decision of the Director of Building to evict the Subsection to Establish a Traffic Light Signal members of said fraternity pursuant to Section Violation Monitoring Program D&T Heating &.cooling 32"51 (b) of the Newark Zoning Code. The Bill No. 05-4 - An Ordinance Amending HOME ~EPAI~S University of Delaware has suspended appellant Chapter 21, Peddlers, Vendors, and Solicitors, until 2009 as a result of certain University Code of the City of Newark, Delaware, by • Installations &Property Maintenance disciplinary proceedings. Section 32"51(b) Revising the Vending Regulations on Sidewalks • Maintenance Commercial & Residential requires that the members of a fraternity or Bill No. 0'5-5 - An Ordinance Amending • licensed & Insured Over 20 Yrs. Exp. • Licensed & Insured . sorority suspended for in excess of one year shall Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles & Traffic, Code of the vacate the premises an.d the permitted fraternity City of Newark, Delaware, By Designating Pressure Washing & Deck Repairs NEW STANDARDS FOJi LIVING'M or sorority use at such location shall cease. . , Various Stop Sign Locations in the Subdivision Iron Fence/Gate Repairs & Installation Any questions regarding the above appeal Known as Woods at Louviers · Visit Us At: www.dtheatingandcooling.com may be directed to the City Secretary's Office at. Bill No. 05-6 - An Ordinance Amending Family Owned & Operated DlfiMOfiD STATE llOl·8]'·-"S89 1 366"7070 prior to the meeting. Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles & Traffic, Code of the MD 410•!92•0053 MfllfiTEfiflfiCE . ., " . Clayton S. Foster City of Newark, Delaware, By Establishing a No DE 302•8!8•6905 If the other guy is too high, give us a try. Chairman Left Turn from the University of Delaware Center . np 2/18 for the Arts Garage or! to Elkton Road Susan A. Lamblack, MMC City Secretary AIR DUCT CLEANING GUTTERS/CHIMNEYS CLEANED PUBLIC AUCTION np 2/18,25 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at Public Auction on 3/2S/OS at 12:00 p.m. at: PUBLIC STORAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Mr. Ed's 425 NEW CHURCHMAN$ ROAD OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 the personal property heretofore stored with Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Air Duct Cleaning the undersigned by: will sell at public auction, on 03/2S/OS at 3801 B028 - Bernadette Stewart - boxspring & Dupont Parkway, New Castle, DE 19720 at 1:00 mattress, 10+ boxes, clothing, electronics, misc. p.m., the personal property heretofore stored Call About Special Rates furniture with the undersigned by: \ A117- Barbara Snow· chairs, grill, table, fish B020 - Steve Butler • boxes, assorte~ car parts, For Condo Association car bumper, 2 tires tank F068 • Diane Hoffman - misc. household items, A132 • Bernette Congo • S bags, 8 boxes, lamp, Air Dud Cleaning Package bed frame, couch, boxes, table, bike, chairs portable TV, 3 totes . L~~K UP! F14S • Robert Crothers - TV, tot,es, vacuum, A207 • Troy Heyward, Sr. - mattress, sofa, Avoid Costly Winter Damage! microwave dresser, microwave, stereo GOO~ • Kimberly Green - TV, misc. household B322 - Berry Pitts - dresser, chest, hutch/base, ENTIRE HOUSE items, boxes SO boxes, misc. items With Single furnace ~f199 J C176 - lkisha Crawford - table, entertainment B337 - lakisha Bloodsworth • mattress, chair, O.J. SERVICE center, chairs, dresser, headboard, misc. sofa, entertainment center, 1 tote And Up To 15 Vents for I household items B347 - Shantai Terry - 20 boxes, computer, microwave Small Fee For Each Additional Vent C063 - Ebony Roots - loveseat, nightstand, table, misc. household items B434 - janice Stevens - boxes, bags, carpet, F063 • Moira Washington - dresser, fan, misc. desk, misc. household · --BitSIC DRYER VENT CLEANING items, boxes, bags CS01 • .lawrence Peterson • bed frame, 7 EOSS • Victoria Andreachio - sofa bed, boxes, monitor, coffee table, TV - _... _As Low As $59~ " speakers, desk, 12 boxes C641 - Roger Miller- 6 boxes, toys DOS1 - Michael Rivers • bedroom set, sofa bed, D700 - Shevawn Thomas • bedding, tables, Commercial Services Also Available bed frames, lamp, computer desk microwave, boxes F02S - Christopher Holmes • bed frame, sofa, D710 - Howard Porter • 3 boxes, chair, table, mattress & boxspring, weights vacuum, 3 totes 877-AIK-KLBBN FOSS • Victoria Andreachio • totes, suitcase, 6 D718 • Iris Diaz • boxes, dresser, totes Licensed & Insured In DE, PA, NJ ft. ladder, boxes D731 - Kimberly Cooper - bags, ·mattress, np 2/18,25 boxes, sofa, dresser, pictures, mirrors, enter­ tainment ctr., TV D800- Michelle Terry- baby crib, dresser, chair D806 - Carla Hopes - boxes, totes, misc. ·NOW YOU CAN PLACE household · E1011 - Michael johnson • boxes, computer, YOUR CLASSIFIED AD sofa, dresser, table E1 014 • Elizabeth Cooke • mattress, chair, sofa, To Advertise In This Directory 24 HOURS A DAY· fan, lamp, vacuum 7 DAYS A WEEK! E1 024 • Casandra Norton - dresser, chair, misc. Call Susie Moore at 41 0·398·3311 Ext. 3004 bags E1030 - Margaret Hodges -entertainment ctr., ~ 410-398-1230 TV, AC unit, mattress, washer & dryer, misc. Toll Free 800·220·1230 boxes C'ej 800-220-1230 np 2/18,2S February 18, 2005 OUT OF THIS WORLD CLASSIFIEDS PAGE 3 U" Help Wanted Ill!"" Help Wanted BUSINESS WATERFRONT ~LOTS/ACREAGE FURNITURE/ MOTORCYCLES/ U U Instruction ~ " GENERAL u ,. full-time ,. part-time P" OPPORTUNITIES ,. FOR SALE ,. FOR SALE ~ ,... FURNISHINGS ,... MERCHANDISE ,... ATVs EARN $4375.00 week­ OCEAN CITY, MARY­ EARN YOUR WARDROBE CLOSET '03 Suzuki G400, e·xc HEALTHCARE WATERFRONT 2 sty ly! Processing simple e­ cottage on Town Point LAND. Best selection of DEGREE Online from 6ft tall, cedar, $125 (2) cond, some modifica­ OR/ PACU RN nurse mails online! $25 per affordable vacation home. Business parale­ 13" color TV's $40 each, tions, $3,800 obo. '89 part time, must be 2br, Sandy beach, pier, email sent! Answer sim­ $575,000. 717-587-9653 rentals. . Full/partial gal, computers. Job steamer trunks & etc. Honda 250R, too many ACLS certified, Urolo­ plemsurveys online! weeks. Call for Free placement assistance. 41 0-260-3545 modifications to list gy experience helpful. D Healthcare $25.00-$75.00 per sur­ brochure. Open daily. Financial Aid if qualified. LIVING ROOM SET: $3,900 obo.41Q-378-47&1- , 2 days per week, Doc­ vey! Free government ~ CONDOS FOR Holiday Real Estate. 866-858-2121 www.tide­ SPORTING Registered tors office in Elkton Sofa, 1 chair, with r ------~ · grants! $10,000- r SALE 800-638-2102 watertechonline.com ottoman. Navy blue ,.- Goons CRF50 2004, le$s : Nurses area. Fax resume to then 20 hours, first serv- • Full time, Part time and $250,000, never repay! and maroon floral Kathy 410-581-1771 www.fastcashathome.com ice done, Approx. $900 per diem at Upper N.E. ISLES: New Condo W. VIRGINIA Moore­ print. $300. Please Waterview/ access field, 5.53 acres w/ 3 call: 41 0-920-9987 in extras. $1 ,500 obo. ,. Shore Center Chester­ HOME INSPECTION 443-309-2382 town. Call Susan OFFICE CLEANERS 3BR/3BA pool tennis: room cabin, good hunt­ TRAINING. COMPRE­ Strayer, 410-778-6800 WANTED in Wilmington $249,999: 267-342-2967 · ing and fishing- MTN. area PT/ FT. Call 877- HENSIVE 5 day hands land. $20,000. Call MAPLE CORNER ~;II!, H. D. '93 FXR cu.s< or toll -free 1-888-784- TOM. exc. cond., Thun- · 0137. EOE 266-4435 ext 204 on course. Also IESO 41 0-398-4845 HUTCH. GUN CABINET. Holds Mold Inspector Training. ~ MANUFACTURED derheader, Zippers·~ $145 8 rifles. $145. Please ASHI MRC's- NAHI ,. HOMES FOR SALE MERCHANDISE 80/80 kit, LaPerra seilf,: SECRET SHOPPERS WV NEAR DEEP Call: 410-658-2390 Call: 410-658-2390 IRON WORKERS NEEDED For Store Eval­ CEU's. Building Specs CREEK LAKE 8 acres Runs & looks good .~ Structural steel uations. Get Paid to 800-217-7979 MOVE OR RETIRE TO $35,900. Utilities ~ANIMALS/PETS SOLID MAHOGANY $9000 41 0-426-7706 IV. fabricator I erector is Shop. Local Stores, www.buildingspecs.com Deleware and discover with public water. ARMOIRE $500. Queen msg. looking for experienced Restaurants, & Theaters. the value of manufac­ www.landservice.com sz box spring and mat­ ~MUSICAL BASSET HOUND IRON WORKERS to Training Provided, Flexi­ $$ WEEKLY. Use tured housing. Gated 800-8986139 A.L.S tress, rarely used $300. HONDA 2003 join our. ERECTION ble Hours, Email google to get paid. No community with homes pups 1st shots & papers, Queen · sz Futon w/ CR250, full FMF TEAM. Health Call for more info avail MARSHALL STACK Required. 1-800-585- exp. req . Call1-866-622- from the $40's. Brochure matching single Futon LEAD GUITAR, 4-12" exhaust, V-Force 2 insurance, dental, 9983 ext. 5162 now 410-392-4026 9024 ext. 6333 available. Toll-free 866- (not your basic Futon). speakers, 300 watt, Rad valve, pro taper vision, 401 K plan, triple clamp and flat 629-0770 BOXER PUPS AKC reg­ $350 for both. can email JCM 900, Lead 1960, holidays, AFLAC. Send SECRET SHOPPERS www.coolbranch.com. pies. All in exc cond. Call bar, polished frame, resume and salary istered. All shots, dew­ BBE Sonic Maximizer needed for store evalua­ 410-287-7512 #464. DBX Profes­ also inlcudes all white requirements to: claws & tails removed. One Industries plastiQs f-; tions. Get paid to shop ~ MOBILE Both parents on premis­ sional products and graphics kit and ~I! • local stores, restaurants es. Ready 2/22. $700 266XL, compresser­ 824 Locust St, & theaters. Training pro­ ,. HOMES FOR SALE SERVICES " GENERAL factory parts. Hardly ..; Wilmington De 19801 each. 410-620-27 47 ,... MERCHANDISE gate. (DOD SR 430 vided. Flexible hours. QXLR) . Rockford rode. $3,500 obo. Call: or fax 302-573-8984 Email required. Fee U HEALTH CARE 443-309-3437 & ask' mile, east I west views! deck, fence and filter for 4455 I 570-676-0253 BANK ACCOUNT! No only $1, 180.00. Installa­ 302-420-2112 why we are making it as easy and Bonus: Over 800' creek credit check! woodview@ ptd .net frontage! Will sell fast! G.E. HOT WATER tion extra. 100% Financ­ email for pies convenient as possible for you to place www.quickcashusa.net ing Available. Call now LINCOLN Navigator Only one! Excellent Call us today for cash HEATER, 40 gallon, '03. CD, leather, loaded, financing propane, never used, for free backyard survey! your classified ad. tomorrow! Call Quick 888-590-6466. U CAMPERS/ 48k miles. Ext. warranty, Call 1-800-888-1262 Paid $360, Asking Call for details. 1 Cash USA now at 888- ~ PoP-UPs You can contact us through our new 272-1531 $250. 410-960-1883 ·: Please call: ' 24 hour, seven day a week classified 410-392-9297 and ENJOY THE ,.. Instruction leave a message. GREAT OURDOORS! ,.. 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Soles Centers Open Doily 10om-6pm. Half OH Options up to $30,000!* Brokers Welcome. Page 4 • Real Estate Today • Friday, February 18, 2005 Try to include universal design in remodeling plans By David Bradley designers are particularly keen to Next, examine your own living situ­ hands better than ever before. AP Weekly Features meld in UD themes in new construc­ ation as you undertake a remodeling Yet universal design doesn't neces­ tion, most homeowners don't give or makeover project. sarily mean higher cost in renovations, With the U.S. population graying, ease of use and movement a second Does anyone in the household have nor does it mean giving up fine esthet­ why are so many homes so unfriendly thought when planning improve­ back, leg or arm pains that inhibit ic design in favor of functionality. to older homeowners? ments. movement? Are stairs a hurdle rather Many manufacturers routinely incor­ Constant trudging up and down Typical improvements associated than a help? Is your storage accessible porate these concepts into their prod­ stairs, forced stooping to retrieve pots ucts. and pans, slippery bathtubs and dimly It's a good idea to traipse through lit rooms are but a few of the issues ... many experts now say universal design is home stores to look at varied products older homeowners deal with on a inspired by universal design. You'll be repetitive basis. simply a better aJ!-d more thoughtful way of surprised at the everyday products But there are encouraging signs of designing for all ·ages. that are easier to grip, walk on, lift, the continued emergence of a design push or pull and open. approach called universal design or If you won't personally do the work UD. Universal design holds that with universal design include low (or without excessive stooping and bend­ on your project, make sure to commu­ homes and many home products no) thresholds between rooms, ing? nicate your accessibility needs clearly ought to be designed for ease of use. handrails in hallways, baths and For example, if you remodel a bath­ to your architect, interior designer and With many seniors insistent on shower stalls, elevated kitchen coun­ room, you might consider universal contractors. remaining in their home as long as ters with cutouts to bring sinks closer, design elements in terms of non-skid As you select professionals to help possible, the notion of universal and transition from knobs to levers rugs or flooring, handrails in shower you from the design stage on through design and accessibility takes on that open with a nudge rather than a stalls and along tubs, wider shower construction, ask about their experi­ added significance. twist. Yet those are the most visible of doors with minimal thresholds, show­ ence in universal design. Some inter­ Many home designers and product changes. Universal design has many ers with seats, levered faucets, elevat­ ested bidders may use the novel makers are well down the path to uni­ subtler aspects, too. ed toilets, and brighter, motion activat­ approaches of universal design as an versal design adherence. But the So what's a homeowner to do? ed lighting. excuse to charge more, but savvy movement still has far to go to be con­ First, brush up on universal design. Before you pigeonhole universal homeowners should resist the impulse sidered mainstream by most home­ Some resources include the Center for design as only for the old and infirm, to pay more. owners. In fact, universal design is Universal Design at North Carolina many experts now say universal And adult children who care for seen in commercial buildings to a far State University (www.design.ncsu. design is simply a better and more aging parents from afar should consid­ greater degree than is found in most edu/ cud) and Kansas State Univer­ thoughtful way of designing for all er a universal design-oriented review homes. sity's department of apparel, textiles ages. The movement has even made its of the parents' home during their next This is especially true when it and interior design at www.ksu.edu/ way to ergonomically designed hand visit. comes to room makeovers. While humec/ atid/UDF. tools that fit both small and large

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Charming well cared for home with a wonderful unobstructed view of the Elk River. Solid home with fieldstone and vinyl exterior. Open floor plan perfect for casual lifestyle and entertaining. Two-tiered patio overlooks 50' of waterfront with 6' wide pier. Situated in a private community of 9 residents, this home is perfect for year-round Jiving or a summer retreat. $650,000. Personal property can be purchased independent of sale of residence for $12,000.

Spacious, well appointed townhou s e at the Chesapeake Club in North East features 2/ 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2 car garage. for this week's Priced at $239,900. CC5149778 FEATURED HOMES SECTION Visit www.pattipiemontese.com Deadline: Every Thursday - 12 Noon for more photos. Don't let the age fool you! You have to see this recently remodeled home to appreciate the updates. Located in the Patti Piemontese popular community of Glen Farms, this neutrally decorated Call: Bettv Jo Trexler Realtor, GRl 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2+ car garage offers room to roam. Real Estate & Financial Marketing Consullanl 410-287-5775 (hm) Offered at $364,950. CC5148517 443-553-0075 (cell) Visit www.pattipiemontese.com for more photos. 410-658-3100, ext49 Patti Piemontese Realtor, GRI RF/Ml(• 410-287-577g (hm) 443-'~M-oo.t.s: (cell)': .• , 1 ' ·,' 410-.658-31 ,I / IN"''''EGRITY, t . . Page 6 • Real Estate Today • Friday, February 18, 2005 An Updated Look at MORTGAGE RATES 15 YEAR 30 YEAR 1YEAR 3YEAR 5YEAR I Lender 1 Fixed Fixed ARM ARM ARM % PTS. APR % PTS. APR. % PTS. APR. % PTS. APR. % PTS. APR. APGFCU 1-888-LOAN-391 5 1.001 5.293 5.5 1.2245 .690 4.fill 1.1))) 5.030 BAYNET (410) 996-oooo *PLEASE CALL FOR RATES CECil FEDERAl BANK W hat it takes to move from apt. 14N (410) 398-1650 5.815 2.0 6U/ 5.375 1.5 6.80 6.375 1.5 72 7.375 1.5 7.57 CHASE MANHATTAN MORT. CORP. 41 /2 17/8 5.04 5118 231 45 .38 *PLEASE CALL FOR RATES (410)620-2181 CHRISTIANA HOME lOAN I I to 14 NMaple: 4.375 3 4.82 5 3 5.46 Visit us at: www.chrlstlanahomeloan.com f877)-77HJ795 CHL Helping You Move Forward! MERCANTILE COUNTY BANK 5 1.00 0 4.25 1.00 0 4.5 1.00 0 the right relationship. (410) 620-0183 7Yr 5.25 1.00 0 *PLEASE CALL FOR RATES destinyhomemortgage.com I *PLEASE CALL MORTGAGES FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS FOR RATES

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Garden advice ~~' Conveniently Located Between Wilmington ~ ...... & Baltimore In Popular Cecil County Birdsong provides the perfect Where :Neighbors Become accompaniment for gardeners Friends. Stately Single-Family Many gardeners like having a radio for tening in are trying to obtain the best qual­ company while they weed and seed or ity resources for raising their young," putter. Others wear headsets as they do Budney says. "One more song in a male's Homes on Wooded their yard work. A growing number, how­ arsenal can be indicative of l:>etter genet- ever, are tuning in to birdsong. lCS.. " And for good reason. It's one thing to identify birds by sight; The programming comes commercial­ it's quite anotli.er to ID them by sound. Cui-de-sacs From the $210's. free and the songs, calls and whistles are That takes familiarization. performed by some of the finest soloists in "By learning the bird sounds, you kind nature. of force yourself to become a field ecolo­ Composers and poets have tried cap­ gist in a lot of ways," says Dave Sumpter, turing the melody and meter of birdson&. executive director of PEER Inc., a non­ There's Vivaldi m "The Four Seasons, ' profit environmental research firm in Beethoven with "Pastoral Symphony," Tampa, Fla. and Stravinsky's "The Nightingale," "If you're a gardener and that's the among others. For birdsong in poetry, perspective you want to use for your bird­ read Shelley or Keats. ing, study your pocket guides, Sumpter To the practiced ear, there is birdsong says. "Spend a little time up front learning and there are birdcalls. Scientists say they what species frequent your area." differ. In remarks prepared for a recent "Birdsong is what people may typical­ Florida Birding & Nature Festival in St. ly hear - longer vocalizations used in courtship and territoriality," says Greg Budney, curator of the audio collection at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library in Ithaca, N.Y. "Cills are vocalizations that parents might make to communicate with juveniles. There also are the intimate calls adults give one another as they make an exchange at their nest. A flush call would be the squawk of a great blue heron if you surprise one near a swamp." Deer hunters who try making them­ selves invisible to their prey from tree Introducing Rising Hills, a neighborhood • Up to 3 1/ 2 bathrooms stands know all about alarm calls. Blue thats size gives residents small town living in a • Vaulted ceilings jays, for example, serve as one of the best convenient location close to Rte. 1, shopping, • Up to a 2-car garage early warning systems in the forest, deliv­ Petersburg, Sumpter suggested that peo­ dining and more. The best part is that you ering a series of piercing shrieks whenev­ ple start small if they're new to birding by can enjoy all this for $216,990. er they come across something or some­ ear. "Concentrate on the most difficult-to­ one that doesn't belong. see birds," Sumpter says. That could These are just some of the many "That's different from their normal mean warblers and vireos that prefer included features: sounds," Budney says. "And it's under­ perching high in the tree canopy. That also • Up to 5 bedrooms Wl!LCOMlNG FAMlUBS HOMB FOR OVl!R SO YEARS stood by many species other than blue might mean marsh birds like rails, adept jays. It tells them there's trouble in the at hiding in reeds and rushes. area." Meadow birds like bobolinks, spar­ Cornell University has gathered what rows and meadowlarks also qualify is reputed to be the world's largest collec­ because they like hunkering down in tion of wildlife sounds, With about brush piles and tangles. You can make the 165,000 individual recordings. sorting job easier by familiarizing yourself Some 6,700 species of birds are includ­ with oirds according to their range and ed in the audio mix along with another seasons, habitat preferences, the time they Rising Hills thousand amphibians, "singing insects" feed and their structural distribution. and mammals. A variety of aids are available to help ryanhomes.com That makes Budney, who helps over­ match the sound with the bird. That see the university's collection, a good per­ includes audio CDs, hand-held identifiers Directions: 1-95 to exit 100. Take Rte. 272 N. to Rising Sun. Follow 272 N. son to ask just why it is that birds sing. that play back the sounds certain birds to first red light and turn left onto Biggs Hwy. (Rte. 274). Follow Biggs Hwy. "It's much more sophisticated than we make, and books. You might also seek out for approx. 6 mi. until you enter the town of Rising Sun. Turn left onto imagine on the surface," he says. "We other, more experienced birders and take tend to imagine a bird on a branch spilling nature walks. Cherry St. At stop sign, cross over Wilson Ave. Follow signs to model home. forth all these sounds, willing to be heard. Stop, look and listen while you garden But there's a message in all this: One bird or during meanders around your neigh­ may be tellin& another 'this territory is borhood. Phone: (410) 658-6784. occupied. Don t come in here unless you want a confrontation."' Recommended reading/listening: open Mon. 2-6, Tues.- Fri. 10-6, Sat. & Sun. 11-6. Battles between birds of the same "Music of the Birds: A Celebration of species often are acoustic. "They're assess­ Bird Song," by Lang Elliott, Houghton ~ Prices, financing, and offers are sul!ject to change witlwut rwtice. ing one another's strengths by the way Mifflin (Includes a compact disk of song­ ~WiR~·:::;; See a sales representative for details. MHBR No. 56 theltsing - the size of their r~ertoire." bird concerts and solos). $16.50. ',;I ,. ating is involved, too. " emales lis- 1,·. I' ) ' o \ ''''' t • ,, \':'".,..... :. ,· ' ~ \'\"\'\"''"''"' l \- " • ii .... '"\ \ \ t 't·~ ._ ; ,,,,, ,, . , . , . , , ,,,.\ . ~ • \•~ • \ 1 '\ 1"\ Page 8 • Real Estate Today • Friday, February 18, 2005

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