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NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER fun9ing for city bus service something recently I dreaded. I quit. By ERIC G. STARK I didn't toss the key­ board into the trash (some NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER say I should) and run to ONDAY night Newark City WalMart to hand out yellow Manager Carl Luft reviewed smiley face stickers. and Newark City Council Rather, I resigned from the Again this year, the Newark Posfs roving approved the UNICITY agreement board of the Christina photographer John Llera chronicled the between the Delaware Transit Educational Enrichment parting, clever and often comical mes­ Corporation, City of Newark and the Fund, an organization that University of Delaware for the continua­ does much sages of University of Delaware graduates tion of UNICITY bus service. good work and to family and friends. Luft noted that the amount of funding to which I'll allocated in the Delaware Transit always owe a Corporation budget has been left blank debt of grati­ in the hopes that the city will receive the tude. additional 2 percent allocation the city Nine years has requested for UNICITY service. ago, when our If Newark receives the increase when son was in the the state budget is adopted on June 30, third grade at John R. Streit See COUNCIL, 13 ~ Downes Elementary, we received a letter bearing a flashy return address logo boasting "CEEF." At first, I thought it was from a Fischer Canadian radio station. Inside was an invitation to the non-profit group's annual awards dinner (the 2003 edi­ heads to tion was held earlier this month at Shue-Medill). Our 9-year-old was cited as an exemplary role model Virginia to others of his age, just one of many citizenship awards handed out each year by the By ERIC G. STARK volunteers of the Enrichment Fund. In fact, he was boosted NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER as the best in the Christina school district - not because HRISTINA Superintendent Dr. of academics but rather for • ._.Nicholas Fischer has accepted a his caring, compassion and job with the Fairfax County self-motivated helpfulness to School District in Fairfax, Va. others. Fischer, whose contract in the Wow! What a surprise and, Christina School District runs out at the frankly, an unexpected but end of June, will serve as Assistant Superintendent for Instructional See UP FRONt 15 Services in a school district with 166,000 students, about 60,000 more children currently enrolled in the entire state of Delaware. The Fairfax County School District covers 440 square miles from Mt. Vernon to south of Alexandria and to the Maryland border. There are about 200 schools in the district, which has a $1.6 billion annual budget. 7 99 462 00002 3 See FISCHER, 13 11 • · ~ • T~n

Can we help? • Police Blotter is compiled Offices: The paper's offices are each week from the files of the HE Delaware State wearing dark sunglasses and a located conveniently in the Newark Police Department, New T Police are investigating a yellow hooded raincoat with Robscott Building, 153 E. Castle County Police and the Woman bank robbery that black trim. The suspect also Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE Delaware State Police by the occurred on Sunday, June 8, at spoke with a southern accent. 19713. Office hours are 8:30 newspaper staff. 3:45 p.m. at the Commerce Anyone with information a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. holds up Bank on Hygeia Drive near about this crime is asked to Phone: (302) 737-0724 Christiana Hospital. call Troop 2, 834-2620, ext. 4, Facsimile: (302) 737-9019 Police reported a white or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP- Commerce female entered the bank and 3333. e-mail: [email protected] Reward displayed a black handgun. To subscribe: Call737-0724 or Police said the robber then 1-800-220-3311. Cost is bank ordered everyone to the floor $15.95 per year to New Castle • and demanded money from a County addresses. To begin a offered teller. The woman then fled subscription, simply call. with an undisclosed amount of To place a classified: Call 737- HE University of Delaware currency. 0724 or 1-800-220-3311. Thas contributed $1,000 to The suspect is described as To place a display ad: Call 737- the reward for information a white female, approximately 0724 or 1-800-220-3311. on the abduction and sexual 45 to 50 years old, five feet assault of a UD student that two inches to five feet four State police released this THE STAFF of the Newark Post is occurred May 22. Anyone who · inches tall, 115 to 135 pounds, bank camera photo of the rol). eager to assist readers and advertis­ supplies information that leads to with short sandy colored hair, bery suspect. ers. Reporters, writers, editors and an arrest will be eligible for the salespeople can be contacted as listed: reward, which matches a maxi­ James B. Streit, Jr. is the publisher mum $1,000 reward from Police said that three other Investigations Unit, Delaware death of an Elkton, Md., man. of the Newark Post. He sets policies and Delaware Crime Stoppers. manages all departments in the Newark suspects that were .implicated State Police Special On Thursday, June 5, at 6:34 office. Call him at 737-0724. Police said the incident · were arrested by the Fugitive Investigations Unit-North and a.m. a 2002 Dodge pick-up oper­ Eric G. Stark is the news editor. He occurred around 2:30 a.m., Task Force on Tuesday, June 3. agents from the Drug ated by Karen Gorman, 34, of leads the day-to-day operation of the Thursday, May 22. A student was They were: Lionel Bell, 20, of Enforcement Administration, Chesapeake City, Md., was newsroom. Call him at 737-0724. waiting for friends on the side­ Wilmington; Damon Rutherford, Wilmington Field Office execut­ southbound on Pleasant Valley Marty Valania prepares the sports walk between the Continental 19, of Wilmington; and a 16- ed a search warrant at the resi­ road approaching the entrance­ pages of this newspaper. The sports Apartment complex at 65 South year-old male juvenile from dence of Fields. exit to Pencader Plaza. editor is seldom in the office, however, Chapel St. and the 7-Eleven on Wilmington. They were charged Police said that he was subse- Police said a 1999 Mercury he checks in frequently. Leave mes­ sages for Marty at 1-800-220-3311. East Delaware Avenue, when she with robbery, assault, conspiracy, ' quently arrested and charged with Sable, operated by William Price was confronted by a white man in and possession of a firearm dur­ possession with intent to deliver Jr., 45, of Elkton, was stopped in Kathy Burr is the office manager his early 20s driving a black ing the commission of a felony. cocaine, possession within 300 the southbound lane of Pleasant and editorial assistant who processes most press releases. She prepares sedan. Bell was committed to Gander feet of a park, maintaining a Valley Road, preparing to make a obituaries and People briefs. She is The suspect engaged the stu­ Hill prison in lieu of $72,000 dwelling for the distribution of left turn into the Pencader Plaza. assisted by Ginni Buongiovanni. dent in small talk before display­ bail. Rutherford was committed controlled substances, possession Police reported that the front Contact them at 737-0724. ing a handgun and physically to Gander Hill prison in lieu of of marijuana, and endangering of the southbound Dodge pickup Robin Broomall is a staff reporter. forcing her into the car. Once she $23,000 bail. The 16-year-old the welfare of a child. struck the rear of the Mercury Reach her at 737-0724. was in the car, she was restrained, juvenile was committed to the "Working with the Madison Sable. The pick-up continued Phil Toman has been the paper's and her eyes were covered. New Castle County Detention Drive neighborhood association into the northbound lane of arts editor since 1969. Well-known in The suspect is described as Center in lieu of $70,000 bail. to clean up the area has been one Pleasant Valley Road and struck a the arts community, he writes his having a thin build, average of our projects," Lt. Sue Poley, of 1993 Subaru, operated by Kevin weekly column from his Newark home. weight and straight blond hair the NPD's Criminal Investigation Sheffield, 40, of Chesapeake Leave messages for him at 737-0724. that was below shoulder length. Drug charges levied Division. City, Md. Other contributing writers include He was clean-shaven and wear­ against Madison man Price was pronounced dead at Chuck Ballard, Jack Bartley, Tracy ing light-colored clothing. The the scene as a result of injuries he Bachman, Elbert Chance, Marvin handgun he displayed was black On Friday, June 6, Kevin Police investigate sustained in the collision, police Hummel, Mike Prokop and April Smith. Fields, a 25-year-old male who Leave messages for them at 737-0724. and silver. fatal crash here said. Gorman and Sheffield were Anyone with information resides on Madison Drive in taken to Christiana Hospital Ed Hoffman is the Newark Posts related to this event is asked to Newark, was arrested on numer­ The State Police Fatal where they were treated and advertising director and manages the ous drug charges. Accident Investigation and .local sales team. He can be reached at 1- contact the Newark Police released for minor injuries. All of 800-220-3311 . Criminal Investigations Division Following a year-long joint Reconstruction team is investi­ the operators were wearing seat­ at 366-7120 or Delaware Crime investigation, detectives from the gating an early-morning, three­ belts at the time of the collision. Jim Galolf services automotive Newark Police Special vehicle crash that resulted in the advertising clients in the Newark, Bear, Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Glasgow and Routes 40/13 area. Call him at 1-800-220-3311. Four arrested for Betty Jo Trexler sells real estate advertising. She can be reached simply Newark shooting by calling 1-800-220-3311. Delaware State Police detec­ Jenifer Evans sells ads in the tives have arrested four suspects downtown Newark area. She can be reached simply by calling 1-800-220- in connection with the shooting 3311 . that occurred at the Chestnut Hill Plaza on May 27. Tim Moore sells ads in the Route 40 ~orridor. He can be reached by calling 1- On Monday, May 26, at 800-220-3311. around 5 p.m. a 19-year-old Newark man pulled into the Our circulation manager is Mary Ferguson. For information regarding Chestnut Hill Plaza off of Rt. 4 subscriptions, caiiH00-220-3311. near Marrows Road. The Newark Post is published Friday by When the victim exited his Chesapeake Publisfiing Corporation. News car, police reported that one or and local sales offices are located in the Robsco/1 Office Center, 153 E. Chestnut more of the suspects confronted Hi/J Rd., Newark, DE 197f3. All advertising him. The victim was shot in the and news are accepted and printed only at neck with a handgun but was able the sole discretion ofthe publisher. Tlie Newark Post is a proud member ofthe to drive himself to Christiana Maryland-Delaware-D. C. Press Association, Hospital for treatment. Suburban Newspapers ofAmerica , the National Newspaper Association and the On Friday, May 30, detectives Downtown Newark Partnership. arrested a 17-year -old male from Hockessin for robbery, assault, POSTMASTER: Send address conspiracy, carrying a concealed NEWARK POST PHOTO BY SCOTI MCALLISTER changes to: Newark Post, 153 East deadly weapon, and possession Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE Members of the Newark Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies, led here by Adam of a firearm during the commis­ Brams of the New Castle City Police, rushed into Newark last Friday. The annual torch run, with a stop 19713. Periodicals postage paid at sion of a felony. He was released Newark, Del., and additional offices. for ceremonies at the Municipal Building, is part of the opening ceremonies of the Delaware Special on bond to the custody of his par­ Olympics. ents. www.ncbl.com/post/ jUNE 13, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 3 NEWARK Posr ·:· IN THE NEWS NASCAR booming business here, too By ROBIN BROOMALL From my lips to God':; "People didn't know do that, too. ears, if he ever wins the we were here," Mackler "One man described it like a NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Winston cup ... ," Mackler said. Now she feels the hardware store. You· have to bend said. store gets greater expo­ down and look at everything," UST say NASCAR and And Mackler should sure and has better park­ Mackler said. "Before you know Jeverybody knows someone know. She and her hus­ ing. it an hour goes by." who is a fan. band Alan are owners of The merchandise . What makes NASCAR Whether it's five-year-old NASCAR's Personal started out with person­ Personal Difference unique is the kids, their thirty-something Difference, a speciality alized items, tee-shirts, variety of clientele who shop moms, 45-year-old biker guys or store in the College car decals and auto trin­ there. 75-year-old grandmas watching Square Shopping Center. kets but the percentage · "Whether it's [looking for] the races, the NASCAR racing "Young kids, older of NASCAR items personalized merchandise or scene is becoming the universal ' guys, everybody loves keeps growing and NASCAR items, a seven-year­ spectator sport. Dale, Jr.," Mackler said. growing. old boy or a 50-year-old guy with Paul Kowtko, with LEAR "University girls come in Now if it says tattoos can stand next to a 90- Corporation in Newark, and his and just drool over Dale NASCAR, it's in their year-old grandmother and start to brother have been fans for more Jr. Educated women are store or they can per­ talk to each other," Mackler said. than 16 years. just fascinated with him." sonalize just about any­ ''They always find something in "It's great. It's good for kids. Of course around thing you want. common to talk about. As a 45- Everybody has a good time," Delaware, .there are still The Newark store year-old woman I wouldn't feel Kowtko said. "People at the races the local favorites, like carries everything from goofy coming in." are unbelievable, they're cool." Jeff Gordon, sponsored shirts and jackets with They talk about cars, the latest It's something everybody in by DuPont and others your favorite race car race, who they like and who they the family can enjoy together. that are loved by MBNA driver's name, picture hate. · "I can put a roast on and wash people. or number to model To keep their loyal customers in the washer and still enjoy the For more than 15 cars, flags, banners, informed, the Mackler's have race on TV," Kathy Mackler, a years, the Mackler's have license plates, posters, started an email listing. NASCAR fan herself, said. had a store in the key chains and anything Immediately after each race, they "Everybody in the family can like Baltimore area and for else the race fan could. send out a message with the latest someone." three years on Main desire. race results, the hottest ·news and And who do they like the Street in Newark. They If you want your car other items of interest to race most? recently moved to the NEWARK POST PHOTO BY SCOTT MCALLISTER window personalized, fans. "Junior. Dale E., Jr. everyday. shopping center next to Mike Mackler shows off some of the model cars they can do that. A sin­ Visit the store or their web site Sears Hardware. fans like to collect. gle tee-shirt, they can at www.drivingimpressions.com Rain dampens reservoir progress Drive underway By JON DEAKINS the rain. "This summer we will have no NEWARK POST CONRTIBUTING WRITER restrictions on water usage," he said. ''The plants will finally get HE saying goes "April the nourishments they need and T showers bring May flow­ the ground water will be for 'welcome' span ers." It seems Mother recharged." said Feeney-Roser. Roser. Nature has sprung a leak. It is He also pointed out that By JON DEAKINS The mural will consist of a DNP officials are not just mid-June and the flowers are creeks are at a nice level and NEWARK POST CONRTIBUTING WRITER combination of different relying on government grants, here. There is one problem, there is plenty of moisture being aspects of the Newark commu­ she said. Silent auctions are though . . added back into the air. N an effort to welcome visi­ nity. The design will include a being held to raise funds, along So is the rain. Even though Dombrowski tors to downtown Newark, mother with a baby carriage, with the sale ofT-shirts and According to )ohn Talley, feels that the water has been a I city officials are putting a college students and skate­ raffle tickets. interim director of the Delaware great thing, he acknowledges that stop to graffiti aad vandalism. boarders, among other parts of The mural has been a topic Geological Survey, rain fell on the rain did bring along some How are they going to do the Newark. of conversation fOr the design the city of Newark for 22 of the problems as well. this? Both sides of the CSX committee of downtown 31 days in May. Many work projects through­ The city plans to create a lit­ bridge will be used for the Newark for the past five years. Compared to drought of May out the city have been delayed tle artwork of its own. mural. "Welcome to According to Feeney-Roser, 2002, the Director of Water and because of daily downpours. The Downtown Newark Downtown" will be painted the city does not e;x:pect graffiti Waste Water for the city of "In the water management Partnership's design committee onto the north side and artists to tamper with the mural Newark, Joe Dombrowski, called business," Dombrowski said, is currently raising funds for a "Newark" on the south. because artists tend to respect this past month a monsoon. "the tank painting has been creative mural to be placed on The city is raising $100,000 others' works. The design com­ The rainfall is very deceptive, pushed back and our reservoir the CSX railroad overpass at for the project, with a good mittee is hoping for the project however. Sure the rain seems work has now been delayed." the intersection of Kirkwood portion of the money to come to be completed by the end of extreme when compared to 2002, The city is almost certain that Highway and Cleveland from donations. Newark's com­ 2003. but May's rain tinkers on the when the heat and humidity final­ Avenue. mittee has already received Other gateway projects into average for Newark. ly do come, the excess water will Talley said the average rain in Assistant Planning Director $10,000 from the city of Newark are already being dis­ be maintained to prevent a and DNP administrator May for Newark is 4.15 inches drought. _ Newark's revenue sharing grant cussed, like the Chapel Street Maureen Feeney-Roser feels and an additional $7,000 dona­ railcrossing. and this May Newark received Ground water levels are above the goal is to create a gateway tion from the Partnership. "Newark is a great commu­ 3.81 inches. normal and our overall water to downtown Newark. Busin~sses and organiza­ nity," said Feeney-Roser... We "It was not an extremely high supply conditions are extremely ''We want people to enter tions that donate to the mural want people to know they amount of precipitation," he said. high, Talley said. are through a piece of art to get to efforts will receive recognition entering a special place." "We just had many rainy days." When viewed from a drought our beautiful downtown m-ea." on the bridge, said Feeney- Dombrowski does not believe standpoint, the rain has almost DESIGNS 8YTBIRY FOREMAN Newark has had any other spring been a blessing in disguise, but with this constant amount of rain now Newark residents are look­ and while Newark residents keep ing for Mother Nature to start praying for beach weather, blessing them with a sun-filled Dombrowski, for one, welcomes summer.

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COLUMNS • PAGES FROM THE PAST • LETTERS

AMUSED. CONFUSED. BEMUSED Do yo_u know a good plumber?

By MARVIN HUMMEl

NEWARK POST COLUMNIST As the women worked, HE EVENTS of last week evoked they•• talked about how Tpainful memories of my being a total incompetent with tools and other "gross" repairmen_look gadgets that so many people are able to use routinely with great skill and artistry. when their shirts slide up I literally . cannot put nail-and-hammer and their trousers slip down together without wounding a board and crippling a nail. As for turning a screw, my slightly while they crouch ... " efforts always leave behind little metal peelings without affecting a satisfactory union of s~d screw and its intended target, another obJect. This affliction has always been with Nor did he give back my money. I me, even in Pittsburgh, argued that I had bargained in good faith where all the Mikes and and he hadn't, but his ethics smelled as bad Joes and Bills and Tonys as he did.) were adept at wielding all Thus it was last week that when my sorts of saws and ratchets downstairs toilet puddled the floor, I called and other esoteric equip­ a friend to give me the name of a "good" ment. plumber. All their tree houses Most plumbers, I have gathered, are not looked like miniature available for an individual's "toilet work." hotels, and they couldn't With all the building going on, they have wait to get home from Hummel sold themselves to contractors and are not school so they could stick . . available to humps like me. So I called this :-wenches up into the family car's deepest friend who is wise in all things mechani­ PAGES FRoM THE PAST Innards. (It was sometimes embarrassing cal-just give me a name, I begged. To my dismay, none was proffered and because they gave their cars girls' names!) News as it appeared in the Newark Post throughout the years They talked to each other in a foreign 30 Ininutes later, she and her son to~lbox in hand, went straight to my ba~oom and tongue replete with exotic words like Lynam gets 4-H award This selection was "adzes" and "vises" and "planes" and starte~ wrenching an~ flushing and turning • June 13, 1928 off spigots and screwmg and unscrewing. made recently by County "wing nuts" and "drills." . Dorsey Lynam, a 4-H Club Agent Ed Willim, Jr., . It's all a traumatic blur to me, but I School safe cracked When I first heard the word "centime­ Poultry Club boy of near of Newark. ter" being bandied about, I thought they think I was asked did I know where the by yeggs frightened St. Georges, will receive "cut-off' valve was; I remember saying I the Baltimore and Ohio mea~t that multi-legged artliropod, the from Wolf Hall · Closing exercises of centipede, and told them that in the ver­ didn't. scholarship for the past Many were the conferences between Cracksman visited year. nacular, it was known as a "thousand-leg­ Newark Saturday night the Newark schools ger." them, and they sounded so authentically technical--or is it "technically authentic?" and after being surprised The commencement They were good guys so they pitied me in the act of breaking into exercises of the senior rather than hated me. I was grateful to It's all a blur. "Parts" were needed from a hardware a safe in Wolf Hall, class of the Newark High them, although always a little uneasy. escaped and later forced School will start tonight I flunked shop and manual training store: Could I please go? I ended up driv­ ing her assistant to the hardware store, and their way into the Newark with Class Day, in Wolf e_very year but was given a social promo­ School and rifled the safe Hall at 7:30, standard time, tion, even the year I was caught cheating: I was even allowed to pay the bill for the "parts." there. and close Friday night ~ had given a ki~- named "Stinky" my with the graduating exer­ entrre allowance dunng welding season. It Finally, the next day, a real-live Clues indicate that both licensed plumber was called in, and she cises, in Wolf Hall at 7:30. seemed like a good bet: not only did he jobs were carefully On Friday morning the smell bad, but he was a very dismal aca­ was quite good. The women conferred, planned and executed by and after several extensive consultations Newark schools will hold delnic student. the same persons. closing exercises, and It turned out he also couldn't weld, and they decided upon a plan of action that involved a lot of foreign words again. The yeggs got little for Professor W.A. Wilkinson he and I were the only two kids to flunk will make an address. Dr. ~d I? I made . and poured . coffee; I their trouble. The school the welding season. (But they didn't give safe yielded between $2 Charles L. Candee, of him a social promotion, just me. emptied the contents of soft drink cans into tall plastic glasses and humbly did what I and $3 in sll!.all change. Westover Hills, and for­ knew how to do; I made and served them merly pastor of the Local state police are Westminster Presbyterian • A retired clergyman and a teacher since . ~offee and kept my car keys on the ready working on the case but as Church, Willnington, will 1972, Hummel has contributed to the m case one of them needed a ride to the yet Ii.o arrests have been Newark Post for more than two decades. See PAGES, 5 .... He has lived in Delaware since 1959. . See HU!Y!MEl, 5 .... made. _.,..~., t {· .,. {d•'-'>lhi''"'' . '' . r-"·?{n • r- ~ ___ .~,<~_J_;,t;;._-\, __ J(·'!<._·. _.f"L""'"·q. .... -t;:-f'·o: ·'' 1(1•:- ,J"1tJ\t•'i .,}ti\ .t~~~-;.~~ ·i_..;.,·l'\~.· ·>.~:h ;{f.?~~Ml~"-T. l.t:lf.l ...... ~ ....Ml'·--~~-~ ...... li· ...... _ ...... •...... ""'\a.-4 www.ncbl.com/post/ JUNE 13, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 5 I NEWARK Posr ·:· OPINION & COMMENTARY

LETIER TO THE EDITOR Faulty assumptions lead to incorrect conclusions To: The editor Just because the greatest bas­ week fluctuates, of course, the We expect your name, address a writer's name. The reason ketball players are black does not determining factor usually the and daytime phone number to be would have to be extraordinary. From: Doug Wasgatt mean that all blacks are better at degree to which our readers are on the letter as well as your sig­ So, keep those cards and let­ Newark basketball, nor does it even mean upset ... about the council repre­ nature. The phone number will ters coming. The Opinion Page is that blacks have a greater propen­ sentative, the mayor, the superin­ not appear in the newspaper; it is yours and we want you to use it. ISBELIEF filled me as I sity for basketball proficiency. tendent of schools, the guy next for our use only. Mail -to: Letters, The Newark D read Mr. Chance's column Consider this twist: would Mr. door. There should be no obsceni­ Post, 153 E. Chestnut Hill Rd., (Newark Post, June 6, Chance argue that a collection of Dealing with letters to the edi­ ties, for obvious reasons, and we Newark, DE 19713; or fax 737- 2003) concerning political cor­ black mathematicians has "little tor is one of the more difficult will make the decision about 9019. Our e-mail address is rectness, blacks and basketball. chance of winning" a competi­ jobs for a newspaper editor. We what is obscene. "[email protected]" Remember, As a University of Delaware tion versus white mathematicians want to let people have their say, We will not allow libelous faxed and electronically philosophy graduate, I find fault solely on the basis that the over­ for or against, praising or criti­ comments. That is for your pro­ "mailed" letters must have a in his argument. I am saddened whelming majority of great cizing, and to vent their frustra­ tection as well as ours. daytime telephone number for that no one on the Post's staff mathematicians have been white? tions over what they usually per­ There is virtually no circum­ verification. noticed it before publication. This is not a case of political ceive to be an injustice. Yet we do stance in which we will withhold Basically, Mr. Chance defends correctness stifling free speech. not want to print unsubstantiated the argument that because an Moreover, it is not "thin-skinned" allegations or rumors. amateur legislative basketball "nitpickers" being "hypersensi­ Generally the subject of a let­ 'But I was ready to go' team had more black players, tive" to "a harmless" statement. ter is someone in government. they had a greater chance to win. Rather, this is an example of That's okay with us. We see that .... HUMMEL, from 4 or a wild jungle of wires. Only The basis for this conclusion how people use free speech to as a fact of life. because I was serving them cof­ profess incorrect conclusions So, blast away, if you wish. No fee did I become aware that their is that the overwhelming majori­ hardware store to get "parts." ty of great basketball players hap­ based on faulty assumptions. doubt a salvo or two will be own shirts had slid up and that They didn't, but I was ready to pen to be black. The greater tragedy would be lobbed in the direction of this their own trousers had slipped go. I lingered-! lurked. This argument contains the if such ignorance was left newspaper and that's okay, too. down slightly. fallacy of division. As philoso­ unchecked and unexposed. What we need from you and Nervously. Women are, obviously, more As the women worked, they phypages.com defines it, this fal­ what we cannot allow is spelled sensitive to some things than talked about how "gross" repair­ lacy attributes "some feature of a Any community newspaper out in our letters policy. It isn't men: I didn't think the situation men look when their shirts slide collection to the members of that receives many letters over the very long because we don't have was gross at all! In fact, I asked collection individually." course of a year. The number per a lot of rules. up and their trousers slip down them at least twice more whether slightly while they crouch over a they needed refills. They didn't. weld or a toilet or a television set Thousands expected at Main Street festival But I was ready to go. Need a speaker? .... PAGES, from 4 flower sale, comic books, base­ hend exactly how special the ball cards and collectibles and an white and tan spotted Mosaic The staff of the Newark Post is always anxious to get out in outdoor antique sale. deer being nursed by Hilary their community and meet the members of local clubs and organi­ make the honorary address to the Taylor was last Friday. •zations. And we welcome the opportunity to provide a speaker for graduating class, of 40, on Newark Lions honor local "It's one in a million," said a program. We could discuss the importance of community jour­ Friday evening. Taylor, a Delaware Wildlife nalism today or share an entertaining 20-minute program of Teens-of-Year Rehabilitator in New Castle unintentional but nonetheless hilarious headlines. Call publisher • June 10, 1982 The Newark Lions Club pre­ County. Jim Streit to set a date, 737-0724. sented their 23rd Teenager-of­ "Most people will live their Artist's works displayed the-Year awards to two seniors at whole life and never get to see An exhibition of recent works Newark High School. Stacey anything like him." by Susan Isaacs will be on dis­ Raughley and Krissy Wallace "Pye," as he was named, was play at the Wilmington Institute received a Newark Lions Club carried to Taylor's door late at Library for the month of June. Certificate and a monetary gift. night on June 1, after being found State Representative Richard abandoned in White Clay Creek Folksingers concert at UD DiLiberto also presented each State Park by ranger Brian winner with a certificate from the Pollack. Folksingers Robin and Linda Delaware House of Williams will appear in concert Representatives • "Pages From The Past" is in Mitchell Hall, located on compiled from early editions of South College Avenue, on Rare albino deer found the Newark Post and Us fore­ Tuesday, June 15. runners by staffers. Efforts are here in state park made to retain original head­ Newark Free Library Only five days old, and rough­ lines and style. Art by Mildred Kachel is on ly the same size as a large house display at the Newark Free cat, it was difficult to compre- Library, 750 Library Avenue, Newark, through June 19 during regular library hours. • June 12, 1998 Thousands expected again All You Can Eat at Main Street festival Shrimp... $1 0.95 Newark Nite promises to be bigger and better than ever WEDNESDAY tomorrow night when Main with Special Guest All You Can Eat Street hosts the town's summer Pasta.".. $6.95 festival from 5 to 9:30 p.m. This year the event stretches THURSDAY from the front of the University Mall to Market East Plaza east of 1/2 Price Burgers Tyre Avenue. Merchants at Market East are hosting a Beanie FRIDAY Baby Swap and Sale, live jazz music at Main Street Antiques, a Children's Art Show, a plant and PAGE 6 • NEWARK Posr • jUNE 13, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

RELIGION • PEOPLE • DIVERSIONS • NEWARK OUILOOK Garden remembers Summer driving nuturing educator isn't easy By ROBIN BROOMALL NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER CHOOL is out for the Ssummer. Hooray! LOWERS were Henry Vacation time is here. FBrader's greatest love. He Parents and children get a would help them grow and break form the routine grind bloom with nurturing and lots of of getting off to school. But love - just like the children he is it a break? Many school worked with throughout his life aged children time. will still be Last Wednesday the children off to a vari­ and staff at Henry M. Brader ety of sum­ School in Newark acknowledged mer school Brader's love for flowers and programs and children in a dedication ceremo­ camps. This ny of the Henry M. Brader means that Memorial Garden. summer driv­ Rain didn't dampen the spirit ing won't be of the children as they sang songs any easier. By Cindy Genau of spring, read poems about flow­ During the ers and read their letters written summer months there still to Ruth Brader and her family will be children transported who were present. by cars and buses to their "Everyone loved him. This is academic, sports and day our way of saying thank you for care programs. Many chil­ everything he did," one fourth dren will walk or ride their grader read in her letter. bicycle to their summer Another student said, "He was activities. All of these chil­ very kind and gentle." dren attend many field trips Margaret Sharp, school princi­ to pools, the bowling alleys, pal, played an old Bing Crosby zoos, playgrounds and local song that inspired Brader and he restaurants which means a always used as his message to lot more pedestrian activity teachers at the beginning of each NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL of younger children. Under the cover of umbrellas, Ruth Brader, third from left, and her family attended the dedication of the One fifth of all traffic See GARDEN, 9 ..... Henry M. Brader Memorial Butterfly Garden. The plants chosen included his personal favorites: butler­ fatalities involve pedestrians. fly bush, peonies, coreopsis, lily of the valley, violets, zinnias, mums, roses, ferns and many others. five minutes of every STARK RAVING pedestrian is injured. an average life span. a one in 400 chance killed in a pedestri~ Life in ~eal world begins at graduation collision. driving requires By ERIC G. STARK tain achievement in one's life and (some might be "well done," "awesome baby" or caution by drivers to ...... (...... is worth noting. Graduations are feeding their "let's get this party started" of the increased NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER 1 special moments. So congrats to egos), their would work just fine. and bicycle traf.. all graduates. speeches are But I get the feeling former WISH I had a dollar for every Now with that being said, here too long. U.S. . Sen. George Mitchell . I time a speaker told the audi­ are a few things wrong with grad­ The first wouldn't be caught using any of ence last week that the gradu­ uations. Besides lasting too long, advice for guest these lines. He was the guest ates seated in front of them were the whole event starts off wrong. speakers is to speaker at University of prepared for life or that these During the processional, the remember what Delaware's graduation on May were the best years of their life. Pomp & Circumstance theme has it" was like to be 31. His speech was actually fair­ Wrong. got to go. I know, it's tradition, a graduate, to ly short, had some humor and a I have been to enough gradua­ but I think the theme should recall what it is Stark few kernels of wisdom. That is tions in my life (three of my own, reflect the day and be a little like having to rare, though, during graduations. brothers' and several while work­ more current. wait to hear I remember sitting a:t my college ing for various newspapers, Something like Kool and the their name, how they couldn't graduations at Penn State and including three graduations last Gang's "Celebration" or U2's wait to throw their cap in the air hoping the old guy in front of me week.) "Beautiful Day" come to mind. and hear the magic words "grad­ would soon sit down; I didn't Yes, it is a great day when Ok, so after getting better uate." believe I actually graduated until someone graduates high school, music to set the mood, we need to With that in mind, keep the I had that piece of paper (the - - college, or everr -grade -sehoot. ~cn-lt on · rtlt~ · ~uest · -speakers. words brief. A wave to the crowd, Diploma) in my hand. Any graduation highlights a cer- Although all are well-intended a thumbs up and a few words like See RAVING, 15 ..... www.ncbl.com/post/ jUNE 13, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 7 NEWARK POST ·:· THE ARTS Summer full of entertainment at Mann Center OR PEOPLE who love formance only, Wednesday, June orchestra as they together "Salute works is set July 29th with Fgreat music and the the 25 at 8:30. the Silver Screen." A young artist Michael Ludwig, violinist, and open air, we are entering the Two favorites are set to per­ debut night with the orchestra Milanov again wielding the most wonderful season of the form at this year's festival, The under the baton of Roberto baton. Symphonic works by y~ar. the season of the outdoor Boston Pops under Keith Minczuk is set for the next night. Berlioz, Grieg and Dvorak will music festivals. This summer Lockhart and the Mormon Yundi Li will perform Chopin's be heard the next night with great festivals are scheduled for Tabernacle Choir. The Boston Piano Concerto No. I and N eeme Jarvi conducting and both sides of the Atlantic. Some Pops will offer its audience "A Minczuk will also conduct works Markus Groh at the piano. are celebrations of opera, others Baby Boomer's Bash" Tuesday, by Glinka and Dvorak. For the spectacular finale, the of symphonic music. We are August 19 at 8 p.m. The magnifi­ The next night maestro Philadelphia Singers will join the extremely fortunate in our area to cent voices from Salt Lake City Minczuk will be back to conduct Philadelphia Orchestra under have a world class festival just a will offer their program Monday, the world famous orchestra in Neeme Jarvi for Beethoven's pleasant summer drive from July 7 at 8 p.m. "Spanish Sunset." He will be Choral Symphony and Newark and it has all kinds of From July 8 to July 31 those joined by soloist Pepe Romero, Symphony No. 1. To hear the music. Fabulous Philadelphians will guitar, and The Romeros guitar "Ode to Joy" with these two sen­ I refer to the festival on tap at thrill us with great concerts, great quartet for works by Rodrigo, sational groups is a dream come the Mann Center for the May I begin with some pure conductors and great soloists. Rirnsky-Korsakov and Ginistera. true. Performing Arts in Fairmount fun? I offer the New York Gilbert What more could one ask? The If you are wondering how ·a There is so much more at the Park, Philadelphia, celebrating its and Sullivan Players with one of Philadelphia Orchestra's opening Russian composer got into a Mann Center for the Performing 27th season of great music. Its the best-loved operettas in the night features Andre Watts play­ Spanish sunset, the work to be Arts this summer, but there isn't orchestra is the world renown world, "The Pirates of ing Beethoven's "Emperor" heard is "Capriccio Espagnol." room to cover it all. Philadelphia Orchestra! That is Penzance." It is fully staged with Concerto and under Gerard The great violinist ltzhak I hope I have whet your enough to make it outstanding a live orchestra, outstanding per­ Schwarz the orchestra will per­ Perlman will join conductor Hans appetite to come to Fairmount with nothing added, but there is formers and, of course, the magi­ form works by Shostakovich and Graf for an allBeethoven pro­ Park and be delighted. more, much more, at the Mann cal comedy of Gilbert and Prokofiev. gram on July 22 at 8 p.m. It is only about an hour's drive Center this summer. Sullivan. There will be one per- "Musical Magic" is the title of Perlman will perform from Newark via 1-95 and 1-76. the Wednesday, July 9 concert Beethoven's violin concerto and There is plenty of parking. If you with Mario Venzago conducting the orchestra will be heard in the get there early gourmet treats works of Dukas, Bruch and overture to "Coriolan" and await you at Steve Poses' Frog Choose to be calm Rossini as arranged by Respighi. Symphony No. 4. The following Commissary. More information? The violin soloist will be Sarah evening Graf will be back on the Call (215) 893-1999 or go on line or repairs. Getting worked up Chang. The next evening podium for an all-Rachmaninoff at www.manncenter.org. ~ OUTLOOK, from 6 over delays causes impulsive and Maestro Venzago will be back on night with soloist Garrick Enjoy! dangerous decisions on the part the podium to conduct an All­ Ohlsson playing the Piano side of the road. Transporting of the driver. Driving too fast or Beethoven evening with Louis Concerto No. 4 and the orchestra • The writer has authored this groups of children in the car can erratic can be a recipe for disas­ Lortie joining him for the Piano will be heard in Symphony No. 2. column for the Newark Post for also be a source of distraction. ter. Slow down near and around Concerto No. 1. Operatic works by Rossini, more than four decades. A long­ Try to control the noise level construction areas. Fireworks Night, musically Tchaikovsky, Verdi and Puccini time Newark resident and arts inside the vehicle. Finally, heed all road signs and pyrotechnically, is set at the will be front and center when enthusiast, he and his wife, Drive the speed limit and do and signals. These traffic con­ Mann for Tuesday, tenor Stuart Neill joins conductor Marie, live in Newark. not tailgate other cars. The trols are in place to guide the July 16, at 8. John Williams Rosen Milanov for the evening three-second rule works well to driver safely through congested will be in command of the July 24. Tchaikovsky with fire- keep vehicles at a safe distance areas. Heed the warning signs from each other. Locate a sta­ and avoid speeding up to get through the traffic signal when it HEN it The night of fam­ will feature antique tionary object on the side of the rains in ily fun has been automobiles, music, road. Once the vehicle in front of is yellow. Intersections can be Rained-out W deadly. Newark, it rescheduled for this food and games for you passes the object - count one really rains. Heavy Saturday, June 14, children. thousand-one, one thousand-two Summer driving won't be eas­ ier but it can be safer when driv­ rain last Saturday from 5-9:30 p.m. on Ticket prices for and one thousand-three. Your car Newark Nite caused the postpone­ Main Street and the games will be 25 should not pass the object until ers choose to be calm in traffic and always follow the rules of the ment of Newark surrounding Chapel, cents for one ticket, you have counted off the three Nite, the annual Academy and South $1 for 5 tickets, and seconds. road. rescheduled community event College streets. Join $5 for 30 tickets. A Keep your car in good work­ which draws the Downtown children's stage for ing order. Make sure your • Newark Outlook is a regular feature, prepared for the Newark Saturday between 25,000- Newark Partnership performances will be brakes have been checked recent­ 30,000 people to the and Newark Parks located in the ly and maintain the proper air Post by staff members of the Cooperative Extension Office in streets of Newark and Recreation and Newark Shopping pressure in your tires. for an evening of more than 100 Center. Performing these routine mainte­ Newark. This column first appeared in June 2002. community socializ­ venders for this fes­ nance steps can help a driver ing. tive event, which maintain greater control over the car in case of a sudden stop. Avoid road rage. Have a good attitude at all times while driving. Outdoor LMng Gard8n Center Expect inconveniences. Summer Appleton Rd & Elkton Newark Rd. (279) Elkton, MD 410-398-6040 driving always involves interac­ Everything you need to beautify your outdoor living spaces. tion with highway construction • Wide selection of ornamental and Dowering shrubs • Perennials • Annuals • • Good service • Ornamental &t Shade 1i'ees Solution to The Post Stumper on Page 9.

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EPIC PROPORTIONS Through June 28. Comedic The 14-foot light in the ArtMuseum, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington. Free. Info, 571-0220. FRIDAY presentation by the Chapel Street Players with sur­ Delaware Bay is just one SUMMERS IN MAINE Through Sept. 1. Exhibition of paintings inspired by prise appearances and mystery guests. All seats $15. N.C. Wyeth's annual trips to Port Clyde, Maine at the Brandywine River Info. and tickets, 368-2248. of six Lighthouses on the Museum in Chadds Ford. $6 adults; $3 senior citizens and students. Info., SOWETO FESTIVAL Through August 15. Art Delaware Bay Lighthouse 610-388-2700. exhibit at Grace United Methodist Church, 900 N. Adventure cruise co­ A MOMENT IN TIME Through September 7. Photographic exhibit of early Washington St., Wilmington. Info., 656-2721. sponsored by the Mid­ 20th century pictures at Winterthur, An American Country Estate. Info., 800- 13 MUSIC ON MAIN Fridays through September 12. Atlantic Center for the 448-3883. 5 to 7 p.m. music and entertainment at the comer of Arts and the Cape May North & Main Streets in Elkton, Md. Whale Watcher. Board FREE SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30a.m. - noon STAIRWAY TO TilE STARS Throughout the the Cape May Whale SUNDAY complimentary admission, exhibitions, children's spring and summer. See Cape May's clear night sky ablaze with stars as you Watcher, South Jersey's Discovery Game, and more at the Brandywine River climb the Cape May Lighthouse during the tour. $12 per person. Info and Museum. For more info., call610-388-2700. directions, 800-275-4287. premier ocean vessel with SOMETHING EVERY SUNDAY Planned family ANTYE 6 p.m. Vocals/Acoustic Folk at Home Grown Cafe & Gourmet to Go, more than 350 feet of vei­ activities geared toward fostering enriching and 126 East Main Street, no cover. 266-6993. wing rail space, for a exciting experiences at the Philadelphia Museum of ANTIQUE SMOKING PIPES Through July 27 . Special exhibition of 80 five-hour cruise to view 15 Art. Info., 215-235-7469. smoking pipes made of clay, porcelain, wood and meerschaum at six Delaware Bay light­ MT. CUBA EXPRESS 12:30 and 2:30p.m. ride the Brandywine River Museum. Info., 610-388-2700. houses, most only visible Wilmington & Western Railroad's restored railcar to DEFINING HER LIFE: ADVICE BOOKS FOR WOMEN Exhibition on from the water. A gener­ Mt. Cuba and take a relaxing walk or picnic before view in the Special Collections Gallery at Morris Library on South College ous buffet, including your return trip, no reservations necessary. For more information, call 998- Ave. Info., 831-2231. shrimp, crudites, cheese, 1930. STONE SOUP Through July 26. Artwork by our many local artists at the SINATRA SUNDAY 11 a. m.-3 p.m. music with John Reda at Home Grown Elkton Arts Center at 135 E. Main St. For more information,. call410-392- fruit trays and finger Cafe & Gourmet to Go, 126 East Main Street, no cover. 266-6993. 5740. sandwiches are provided. FESTIVAL OF FOUNTAINS Through August 30. Enjoy flowers, fountains, Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventures are June 21, July 11 and 25, I MONDAY, JUNE 16 and music during the summer-long festival at Longwood Gardens. For infor­ Aug. 8 and 22 and Sept. 6. All cruises begin at 1 p.m. from the mation, call610-388-LOOO. miss Chris Marina, Second Avenue and Wilson Drive and cost $60 SCOTTISH DANCING 7:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, per person. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275- South College Avenue, Newark. For information, call 368-2318. WILDFLOWER RAMBLE l p.m. guided walk 4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org. LINE DANCING 1 p.m. beginner class; and 2 p.m. advanced class every SAJURDAY along a shaded old abandoned road in the White Monday at Newark Senior Center. 737-2336. Clay Creek preserve with Helen Preiss, a local show written by local playwright Scott F. Mason at Candlelight Music botanist, with a special interest in the flora of Dinner Theatre in Ardentown. Info., 475-2313. DINNER TRAIN 6:30 p.m. Ride a restored 1929 Delaware. Info. , 610-274-2471. LUNCHBOXX 6 p.m. Down Home Back Porch Blues at Home Grown Cafe' 'fuFsDAY Pennsylvania Railcar on Wilmington & Western RECOGNIZING COMMON SONGBIRDS 8:30 & Gourmet to Go, 126 East Main Street, no cover. 266-6993. Railroad to restaurant in Red Clay Valley. $39 per a.m. bird identification program at White Clay Creek COMEDIANS AT KAHUNAVILLE Marty Ohlman, Jeff Spitko, and Martha person. Reservations required. 998-1930. 14 State Park, 425 Wedgewood Rd. For more informa­ Gay appearing at 9:30p.m. $15 per person. 550 S. Madison St. , Wilmington. SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM Tuesdays and tion, call 368-6900. Info., 571-6213. Fridays through August 29. Garden Explorations CASINO NIGHT 6 p.m. to midnight second OUR WEAKENING WEB: THE STORY OF EXTINCTION Through offering young visitors ways to learn and have fun Saturdays. Poker and wheel at Newark Elks #2281 , Sept. 7. Hands-on traveling exhibit explores the ecological relationships that at Gardens. Participation in activities included with 42 Elks Trail, New Castle. Free admission for players. Information, call 328- bind all1ife forms at the Delaware Museum of Natural History on Kennett admission. Info., 610-388-1000. 2281. 17 Pike. Info., 658-9111. COMEDY CABARET 9:45 p.m. Seen in the movie ''Tuvalu", "Mr. Rubber THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH Through June 22. Exhibition of photo­ Face" Terry Gillespie; from Comedy Central Ed McGonigal; and special graphs, pen and ink, on display at Franklin Hall Gallery, 98 Bohemia Ave., I WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 guest emcee Jay Black at Colby & Company, 801 S. College Ave. $15. Info., S. Chesapeake City. Info., 410-392-5740. 652-6873. GUIDED WALKS Weekends through June 29. 1:30 p.m. hour-long walks JOE ALLEGRA 6-9 p.m. Jazz at Home Grown Cafe' & Gourmet to Go, 126 DISCOVERY DAYS Saturdays and Sundays in June. Interactive programs leaving from the Galleries Reception area led by garden guides at East Main Street, no cover. 266-6993. and live animal presentations for all ages at the Brandywine Zoo, free Winterthur. $5 in addition to the Estate Passport, and reservations are sug­ CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE WILD KIND! Wednesdays through admission. 571-7747. gested. Info., 888-4820. Sundays in June. Activities begin at 10:30 a.m. Learn all about your favorite MURDER ON CUE Through June 28. 6 p.m. dinner, followed by 8 p.m. SATURDAY TOURS 10 and 11 a.m. Tours on varying exhibits at Delaware See HAPPENINGS, 9 .....

MEN'S BREAKFAST 7:30 a.m. every at Newark United Methodist Church, 69 SWEET ADELINFS 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday morning at Greater Grace East Main Street. Registration required. Singing group meets Tuesdays at MBNA Church, 30 Blue Hen Dr. $5 donation MEETINGS Info., 368-8774. Bowman Center, Roule 4, Ncwalt. goes to missions. Info., 738-1530. CHORUS OF BRANDYWINE 7:30p.m. Listeners and new members welcome. DIVORCECARE Saturdays and every Monday. Men's barbershop Info, 999-8310. Wednesdays. Separated/divorced persons person, under 3 free . Info., 610-436-9600. rehearsals at MBNA Bowman OPEN MIKFJSLAM 8-lO p.m. Poetry meet at Praise Assembly, 1421 Old TOM CHAPIN 4 p.m. concert sponsored Conference Center, Ogletown. All are reading/competition at Art House, 132 E. Baltimore Pike, Newark:. All welcome. by the Young Friends of the Brandywine welcome. 655-SING. Delaware Ave., Newark, $2. 266-721i6. Info, 737-5040. Conservancy at the N.C. Wyeth Studio. GUARDIANS' SUPPORT 6-8 p.m. SCRAPBOOKING 7·9 p.m. at GJa8Jow LYME SUPPORT GROUP 10:30 a.m. Info. and tickets, 610-388-8315. Mondays. Meeting for grandparents and Reformed Presbyterian Church, Summit second Saturday of each month at the all those raising others' children at Bridge Road. Glasgow. Nuaery, $2ldi1d. Kirkwood Highway Library. Info., 996- I MONDAY, JUNE 16 Children & Families First, 62 N. Chapel · Info, call834-GRPC. 9065 or [email protected]. St., Newark. For information or to regis­ MS.SUPPORT 4-6 p.m. at MS Society RECYCLE ALUMINUM 9 a.m. to noon LOIS YOUNG 7 p.m. performance by ter, call658-5In, ext. 260. Headquartm, 2 Mill Road, Wilmilgton. second Saturday each month at Center for nationally known puppeteer and singer at SCOTTISH DANCING 7:30p.m. Info, call655-5610. Creative Arts, off Route 82, Yorklyn. the New Castle Public Library. Info., Mondays at St. Thomas Episcopal STAMP GROUP I p.m. firstaadlhild Anything except foil. Remove non-metal 328-1995. Church, South College Avenue, Newark:. Tuesday of month at Newark Seaiot portions like glass or chair webbing. Call NEW DIRECTIONS 7:15 p.m.support For information, call 368-2318. Center. 737-2336. for house siding and large pickups at 239- group for families, friends and persons NEWARK ROTARY CLUB 6:15 to 7:30 NEWARK LIONS 6:30p.m. Firlt aad 2690 or 239-2434. with clinical and manic depression at the p.m. every Monday at the Holiday Inn, third Tuesday of month. Lions meetiag Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Route 273, 453-8853. with program at the Holiday Inn, Newari I SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Wilmington. For information, call NCCo STROKE CLUB noon on Mondays 273/1-95. Call Marvin Quina at 731· Dolores at 286-1161 or June at 610-265- at the Jewish Community Center, 1972. WRITING WORKSHOP 2 to 3 p.m. 1594. Talleyville. For information, call Nancy CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7 p.m. first Second Sundays at Art House, Delaware MHA DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP Traub at 324-4444. and third Tuesdays at Liberty Baptist Avenue, Newark. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Support group spon­ Church, Red Lion Road, Bear. 838-2060. FATBERFEST Noon to 4 p.m. family out­ sored by Mental Health Association in I TUESDAY, JUNE 17 CAREGIVER SUPPORT 7 to 9 p.m. lhild ing featuring a display of classic, and Delaware. Free. To protect privacy of Tuesdays at Newark Senior Center, White antique cars, aircraft and motorcycles, members, meeting locations provided DIVORCECARE 6:30-8:30 p.m. support Chapel Road, Newark. Free &: ~ 10 helicopter rides and more at the American only with registration at 765-9740. group meeting at Evangelical public. Info, call737-2336. Helicopter Museum & Education Center ESL Afternoon and evening classes for Presbyterian Church, 308 Possum Park: NARFE 1I a.m. third Tuesday of month. in West Chester, Pa. Admission $5 per English Conversation held every Monday Rd., Newark:. Info., 737-7239. See MEmNGS, I ( www.ncbl.com/post/ JUNE 13, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 9 NEWARK POST ·:· THE POST STUMPER

ACROSS 47 Grind 97 Walker's 2 Smith or 39 Shorten a 89 Approxi· 1 "U'I Abner" 49 - cotta "The - Sandier slat mately cartoonist 52 "America's Purple" 3 Actress 40 Actress 90 Abound 5 Mann or Most 99 Pat on the Negri Hagen (with) Greeley Wanted" buns? 4 Much 41 Tierra- 92 Archaic 11 Lloyd host 101 Sign a valued Fuego contraction Webber 55 Jubilant contract 5 "Bali -" 42 Connecticut 93 Compass musical !iT Belfry sound 102 Declaim 6 Select, with campus pt. 15 Owns 59 Marry 104 Start of an ,or" 43 Grabbed 94 Scrape by, 18 Fragrance 60 Roller- African 7 Pinion's 44 Start wool with ·our 19 MiUtary coaster unH anthem? partner gathering 96 Bastille, e.g. helicopter 62 LAX letters 108 Nasty 8 Flu 48 Mall 98 Mauna - 20 Tigris­ 63 Desire 109 Puccini's symptom madness 100 Yoko - Euphrates 64 Botanist ·-Lescaur 9 Chinese 50 Upshot 103 Curly land Gray 110 Secure the Olympic 51 Proverb Shirley 21 Convent 65 Frighten ship skater 53 lfll give you 105 Stick-in-the- cubicle 67- -Magnon 111 Scoundrels 10 Chariot a weigh mud? 22 African 69 Roll-call 112 Cow's cry follower 54 Jackrabbit, 106 Cry of Revolution­ reply 114 LP 11 Security for one distress ary War 70 Cozy successors grp. 56 O'Hara 107 •- heroine? 71 Swiss sight 117 Most minute 12 Ann-, Mi homestead Lonesome 24Hunrs·­ 72African 121 Potpourri 13 New Mexico 58 Settle a Tonight?" BenAcllem" appetizer? 122 British resort . score rso hH) 25Wells' 74 Crewel tool buggy 14 Court sport 61 Go to bed 108 Taco creatures 76 European 124African 15 Beach Boys' 63 Certain topping 26 Stun capital movie theme African hit? singer 109 Haunted· 27 Author n Memo start song? 16 Knock 65 Make a house Follett 79"Agnus-· 127Wise-owl for- pile sounds 28Actress 80 Wonderful 128 Turner or (astonish) 66 African 111 Paint Mas sen 81 Conductor Wood 17 Skirt feature actress? layer 29 Primer Queler 129 Aromatic 21 One of the 68 Peculiar 113 Spoken pooch 82 Uke a raisin plant Borgias 70 Pursues 115'Barry or 30 Nobelist 83- deco 130 Mrs. Chanle 23 Soccer 71 - suzette Brubeck Wiesel as Lodge Chaplin superstar 72 Philosophy 116 Stocking 33 Operetta brother 131 Looney 31 Tempest- 73 Paper . mishap composer 86 Part of Tunes critter . teapot quantity 118 Baseball's 37-out MPH · 1321n addition 32 Parisian 75 Perry's Slaughter . (!lracicate) 87 Stalk 133 Salem's pronoun creator 119 Unit of 39African 88 Infantry state 34 TV's "The 78 Sib's kid loudness sitcom? action 134 Manipulates - of Nighr 82 Trepidation 120 "-brillig • 44 Actress Talis 91 Cosmetician 35 Card 8411 may be 123 West of··· 45 Relished a Lauder DOWN collection small Hollywood roast 95 Take the 1 Deep 36 Actress 88 Mindy of 124 Day-- 46 King of honey and uncon· Alicia "The Facts 125 Past comedy run sciousness 38 Deed of Ute• 126 Bog Brader elementary school remembers its namesake ..... GARDEN, from 6 teaching principal position at highest career position, Brader from the area. Steve Haman, a What would Brader say if he Kutztown School. Itt 1948 he returned to his first love - teach­ landscaper and high school were here? moved to Newark and became ing. He was a third garde teacher coach, reworked the garden "He'd be so humble, that he school year. supervisor of the Newark at Wilson Elementary School design, coordinated the plantings doesn't deserve all this," Ruth "Mr. Brader always said to Elementary School. For the next until his retirement in 1978. and the spreading of mulch. A list Brader said. "I still remember the accentuate the positive, eliminate 30 years Brader would dedicate Henry M. Brader School, in of Brader's favorite plants guided night the announcement was the negative, latch on to the affir­ himself to the highest standards Four Seasons off Rt. 896, was in the selection of shrubs, annuals made [that the school was to be mative, don't mess with Mr. of teaching that would help lay dedicated in Brader's name and and perennials for the garden. A named for him]. He turned white Inbetween," Sharp told the stu­ the foundation for the current opened in Fall of 1989. bench sits in front of a Bradford with disbelief. He did not consid­ dents. Christina School District. This past school year the stu­ pear tree. er himself in the same capacity of Many of the students knew In 1958 Brader opened the dents, staff and community mem­ In a misty drizzle, while bal­ major leaders." Brader, himself, for he was a fre­ Jennie Smith Elementary School bers worked hard to make the ancing umbrellas, the Brader The Brader Garden will stand quent visitor to the school, bring­ where he served as principal until Memorial Garden a reality. family and friends toured the as a reminder to the students and ing flowers and potted plants for 1967. He transferred to West Park Plant sales were held through­ newly planted garden. Ruth staff of the love Brader had for the teachers, reading to the chil­ Elementary where he was princi­ out the year to raise money for Brader and Sharp together threw flowers and children. dren, attending all the events, pal until1975. While most prin­ plants and mulch. Students pulled dirt onto the pear tree to symbol­ shaking hands with visitors. cipals would retire from their more than a thousand wild onions ize the planting and dedication. "Mr. Brader's greatest pleas­ ure was interacting with the stu­ dents," Sharp said. Brader started his education group every week for those who have lost Grange Hall, Glasgow Avenue/Old Route DIVORCECARE 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays...... MEETINGS, from 8 somegne close to them at Praise Assembly, 896. 832-0793. Separated/divorced persons meet at career in 1937 by teaching in 1421 Old Baltimore Pike. Info., 737-5040. DIAMOND STATE CROCHETERS 6 p.m. Southern Chester County YMCA, East Schnecksville, Pa., followed by a Newark Chapter of National Association of NEWARKDELTONES 7:20-10 p.m. at third Wednesdays in the Limestone Baltimore Pike, Jennersville, Pa. Childcare Retired Federal Employees meets at the Newarlt United Church of Christ, Main Medical Center, Room 005, Limestone available; ages 7 and up get to swim. 610- ..... HAPPENINGS, from 8 First State Diner & Restaurant, 1108 S. Street. For information, call 737-4544. Road. For information, call Ann at 324- 869-2140. College Ave. For infonnation, call 731- TAl CID 2:30 p.m. Wednesday or Monday; 8585.. . HOLISTIC HEALTH 7 p.m. Third animals at the Brandywine Zoo, I00 I 1628 or at 836-3196. 11:15 a.m. Friday, at Newark Senior Thursdays. Workshop by certified natural North Pru:k Dr., Wilmington. Center. $20/month. 737-2336. • THURSDAY, JUNE 19 health professional at Rainbow Books, TWILIGHT FITNESS WALK Every • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 FAMILY CIRCLES 5:30p.m. Wednesdays Main Street, Newark. Free, but preregistra­ Wednesday through June 25. Meet at 6:30 at Newark Senior Center. 658-5177. PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY 1:30 sup­ tion necessary.368-7738. p.m. for a 3-4 mile walk at a pace of 20 NEWARK COMMUNITY BAND 7 p.m. AT HOME MOTHERS CONNECTION port and resource group. Enid Melmed to ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 minutes per mile. Meet at London Tract perfonnance at White Clay Creek Park, 7:30p.m. First and third Wednesdays. _speak about adaptations, modifications, and p.m. third Thursdays at the Newark Senior Meetinghouse, White Clay Creek free. Meeting for moms only at St. Barnabas assistive devices to enhance the ease and Center. 737-2336. Preserve. Info., 610-274-2471. PIONEER TUNNEL COAL MINE 7 a.m. Church, Duncan Road. For more infonna­ safety of everyday living at the Riverside MEDAL OF HONOR ASSN 7 p.m. third BINGO 12:45 p.m Wednesdays at Newark departure for one of the top ten attractions tion, call Darlene Regan at 610-274-2165. · Campus of Christiana Care Health System. Thursdays. Delaware Medal of Honor Senior Center. Lunch available for in Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Newark C.H.A.D.D. 7:30p.m., newcomers at 7 p.m. Last meeting until Sept. Info., 762-3453 or Historical Association meets at Veterans $2.25/platter at II :45 a.m. 737-2336. Senior Center. For more infonnation, call meeting to support the lives of people with 583-5090. Administration Hospital, Elsmere. Open to Belinda Busby at 737-2336 ext. 13. attention disorders through education, MONDAY NIGHT LECTURE 7:30p.m. public. • THURSDAY, JUNE 19 ISMAT SHAH 7:30-9:30 p.m. Folk Dancing advocacy, and support the third Tuesday lecture by Judi Provencal at Mt Cuba EVENING YOGA 6:15 p.m. class to encour­ at Arden Gild Hall, 2406 Granby Rd., of month at New Ark United Church of Observatory, Greenville for adults and stu­ age relaxation and improve strength, bal­ BEGINNER LINE DANCE 6 p.m. begin­ Wilmington. $4, info. 478-7257. Christ, Main Street. 737-5063. dents 5th grade and above. $2 for adults ance, and peace of mind. $15 per month at ner classes at the Newark Senior Center. SQUARE DANCE 7:30-9:30 p.m. square CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION and $1 per student. Reservations required. Newark Senior Center. Info., 737-2336. Info., 737-2336 .. dance with Dave Brown at Arden Gild 7:30p.m. third Wednesdays. Wilmington 654-6407. NEWARK MORNING ROTARY 7-8:15 LET'S DANCE CLUB 4 to 6 p.m. Hall, 2406 Granby Rd., Wilmington, $4. Satellite Group meets at Christiana WOMEN'S DEPRESSION 7-9 p.m. sup­ a.m. every Thursday at the Blue & Gold Thursdays. Bring partner and dance to DJ 478-7257. Hospital, Room 11 00. For more infonna­ port group sponsored by Mental Health Club, Newark. For infonnation, call 737- and Big Band Music at Newark Senior DIVORCECARE 7 p.m. Separated/divorced tion, call 378-7523. Association in Delaware. Free. To protect 1711 or 737-0724. Center. info, call 737-2336. persons meet at Praise Assembly, 1421 Old BGCCCO MEETING 7 p.m. Third privacy of members, meeting locations BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30-10 Baltilll{lr!l P.ike.lnfu., 737-3544 Wednesda~s. Bear G~o\'4 Coll}lcil of provided onlv witb registratinl) at 765- p.m. Thursdays at St. Thomas Episcooal ~1'W.. • ; •.• ' 't.lfuf<;li..$6ufl;l t:~gl-'Yt111lt. :f GRIEFSHARE 7,p.m. milllll' 811\ts~ tivicJlr!!311Iia\i<¥1».. . lJI~ ,t f~1¥lt;r.. w v ~~-.~-·---- PAGE 10 • NEWARK Posr • JUNE 13, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

PoSTGAME Local baseball players drafted St. Mark's baseball Hens, Hornets makes its among those mark in state selected and out By MARTY VALANIA NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER By MARTY VALANIA Several local baseball players NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER were chosen in Major League Amateur baseball has Baseball's annual Amatuer Draft always been played at a rela­ last week. tively high level in the Delaware State University Newark area. If anybody pitcher Tim Vaillancourt was questioned that theory, this selected by the Arizona spring should've put an end Diamondbacks in the 31st round to those doubters. of the Major League Baseball Even more specifically, it draft Wednesday, while Hornet was a great spring for current teammate Scott Martin was a and former St. Mark's base­ 35th round pick of the Chicago ball players. White Sox. Example one Vaillancourt, a St. Mark's was the high High School product, was 5-4 school state with a 4.32 ERA this past season. tournament. St. He was 24-17 with a school­ Mark's topped record 247 strikeouts during his Newark in the four seasons at Delaware State. championship He was also on two of the -I game. Both most successful all-star baseball schools are fre­ teams in Canal Little League his­ quent visitors to tory. As a 12 year-old, I the state final Valania Vaillancourt was part of the and both teams Major All-Star team that won l District and State champi­ •.j are loaded with local players. · Another example could be onships. Canal finished third that 1 seen on ESPN last weekend. year in the Eastern Regional in College baseball's Super Bristol, Conn. I Regionals were on and there As a 15 year-old, his Canal was Stanford earning another Senior All-Star team won trip to this week's College District, State and Mid-Atlantic World Series. It was freshman Regional championships. The Mark Romanczuk that pitched team finished second in the the clinching game for the Eastern Regional, one game Cardinal. short of a trip to the Senior Romanczuk was an all­ League World Series. state performer at St. Mark's Vaillancourt will begin his pro and played his Little League career in Missoula, Mont. for the baseball at Newark National. Missoula Osprey of the Pioneer If you missed him last League. week, you can be sure that Martin, an outfielder and for­ Romanczuk will see action mer Middletown High School this week in Omaha as star, is the Hornets' all-time Stanford goes for another leader with 55 home runs and national championship. 237 runs batted in. A three-time Major League Baseball's All-MEAC selection and 2001 annual Amateur Draft was Division I Third Team All­ last week as and former America, he also holds DSU 'Spartans fared well there too. records for hits, runs scored and The Boston Red Sox chose total bases. Martin batted .385 Tom Cochran, who played at with 15 home runs and 48 RBI St. Mark's, in the 18th round. this past season. Cochran played baseball Vaillancourt and Martin are the last two springs for the first Delaware State players Middle Georgia College. The NEWARK POST FILE PHOTO drafted by major league clubs See POST GAME, 11 since Pedro Swann was a 21st Former St. Mark's standout Tim Vaillancourt was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 31st round round pick in 1991.

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of the Blue Hen women's pro­ Henderson has 'posted an overall · ..... DRAFT, from 10 He became the first Delaware Henderson, Martin gram by taking Delaware to its record of 49-40, the second high­ player to be picked as high as the third straight post-season appear­ est victory by any UD men's bas­ fourth round of the draft since each extended In addition, another former St. current Texas Rangers outfielder ance and fourth straight 20-win ketball coach after three seasons. Mark's player, Tom Cochran, season. Her seven-year record at Each of his team's have won Kevin Mench was selected in the three years was chosen by the Boston Red fourth round in 1999. He also is UD stands at 123-80. at least one·game in the post-sea­ Sox in the 18th round. Cochran University of Delaware Picked by most experts to fin­ son with his first squad in 2000- the highest UD pitcher to be played baseball at Middle drafted since Bill Brakeley was Director of Athletics Edgar N. ish in the middle of the pack in 01 going 20-10 and advancing to Georgia College and was the Johnson announced Monday the CAA, Martin led her squad to the America East title game selected in the fourth round by 534th pick overall. the Milwaukee Brewers in 1989. extensions to the contracts of a 22-9 overall record and a share before falling to host Hofstra Cochran posted a 3-4 record Blue Hens men's basketball head of the regular season title with a University. That young team Michael's selection marks the with one save for the Warriors second year that the Cardinals coach David Henderson and 15-3 mark, tying long-time posted · the school's fourth this past spring. He had 34 strike­ women's basketball head coach league power Old Dominion and straight 20-win season and organization drafted a UD player. outs in 49 innings pitched. Outfielder Reid Gorecki was Tina Martin. becoming the first team other placed second in the regular sea­ Two right-handed pitchers Henderson and Martin each than the Monarchs to gain a share son with a conference mark of tabbed in the 13th round last sea­ with University of Delaware ties son. have two years left on existing of the regular season title since 14-4. In Delaware's first season were selected within seven picks five-year contracts but those will The Hens swept through the in the Colonial Athletic Michael, who played his of each other in the fourth round freshman year at Old Dominion - be extended by three additional CAA playoffs before falling to Association in 2001-02, of the draft. years to take each through the Old Dominion 66-58 in the Henderson led a team with no before transferring to Delaware Dave Shinskie, who signed a for the last two seasons, has also 2007-08 season. Per University championship game in Norfolk, seniors to a 14-16 record and a national letter of intent in policy, further details of the con­ VA. The Hens moved on to their fifth place finish in the CAA had his fastball clocked at over February to attend Delaware and 90 miles per hour. He played the tracts were not announced. third straight post-season appear­ standings. The Hens rolled past play football for head coach K.C. "We have been extremely ance before falling to Saint rival Drexel in the quarterfinals last two seasons for the Hens Keeler this fall, was selected by under head coach Jim Sherman. pleased with the job that both Joseph's in the first round of the before falling to eventual CAA the Minnesota Twins with the Tina and David have done with Women's National Invitation champion UNC Wilmington in He pitched in 12 games ~s 118th pick of the draft while cur­ season, posting a 3-4 record w1th their respective programs here at Tournament. the semifmals. rent Blue Hen junior Mark the University of Delaware," said Martin's teams have posted This past season, the Hens a 6.96 earned run average in nine Michael was selected by the St. starts. He pitched 53 innings, Johnson in making the announce­ win totals of 21, 26, 23, and 22 improved a game to 15-14 and Louis Cardinals with the 125th ment. "Both teams have been the last four seasons, including once again placed fifth in the allowing 66 hits and 27 walks pick. . while striking out 52 batters. In strong contenders in the Colonial the school's only NCAA CAA regular season. Shinskie, a 6-4, 220 lb. high Athletic Association the past two Tournament appearance in 2001 Henderson's squad posted anoth­ addition to his pitching, he batted school senior from Kulpmont, .265 with three home runs and 14 seasons and this is a way to show and Women's NIT appearances in er first-round upset as the Hens Pa., enjoyed a stellar three-sport our support for them as they con­ 2002 and 2003. downed No. 4 George Mason in runs batted in. As a sophomore in career at Mt. Carmel High 2002, he batted .307 with eight tinue to build and maintain out­ Henderson, 38, closed out his the quarterfinals before once School where he was a standout standing programs. We are very third season at the helm of the again being upended by eventual home runs and 37 RBI in 53 pitcher in baseball, a record­ starts and pitched just four excited about the future of our Blue Hens this past winter and league champion UNC breaking quarterback in football, basketball programs." led the squad to a 15-14 mark and WilmingtOn. innings in three games, going 0-0 and a forward in basketball. He with an 11.25 ERA. Martin, 39, recently complet­ a fifth place finish in the CAA was named the Pennsylvania ed her seventh season at the helm regular season standings. In addition, senior infielder 2002 Associated Press Small Kris Dufner became the second School Player of the Year in lead­ Blue Hen player to be selected in tices and scheduled games in which ing Mount Carmel to the state the this year's draft when he was Baseball camp offered AA title for the second time in his selected by the Tampa Bay Devil everyone plays. Practices will begin career this past fall. by Parks & Rec the week of August 11. League play Rays in the 38th round. NOTICFB He threw for 6,334 yards and Dufner, who was drafted in Newark Parks & Rec is currently will begin early to mid September. 57 touchdowns during his career holding registration for a baseball the 26th round by the Chicago an outdoor co-ree volleyball league Games will be held at Fairfield Park for in which he started the final 47 White Sox last season but opted camp for ages 8-12 July 21-24 from 9 from early June through Mid August. the elementary league and Kells games. This past fall he connect­ a.m.- noon. to return for his senior year with Last year's teams will be given priority Avenue Park for the junior and senior ed on 160 of 250 passes for 2,524 the Blue Hens instead of signing Fun, teamwork, sportsmanship and placement. New teams are being leagues. yards and 26 touchdowns. In a contract, was the 1, 118th pick learning the fundamentals of America's accepted on a first-come, first-served Elementary league registration fees baseball, his fastball has been of the draft. He was one of pastime will be the focus of this pro­ basis. Entry fee is $275 for nine 5- are $30 for Newark residents and $35 clocked at over 90 miles per record 18 Colonial Athletic gram that will be held at Handloff Park game matches. For more info., call for nonresidents. Junior and senior hour. He pitched in the Association players to be picked and Leroy C. Hill Jr. Park on Barksdale Pennsylvania American Legion 366-7060. league registration fees are $34 in the annual draft. Rd. Bring your own glove and a con­ Newark for residents and $39 for non­ All-Star game in 2001 and 2002. A 6-2, 190 lb. lefthanded hit­ tainer of water each day. Fee $33 for Michael, a 6-4, 210 lb. junior ting shortstop and third baseman, Newark residents and $38 for nonresi­ residents. from Gibbstown, N.J. was draft­ Swimming classes For more information, call 366- Dufner started all 53 games this dents. For more information, call 366- offered ed for the second time in his past season as head coach Jim 7060. 760. career after being selected in the Sherman's squad went 21-32 and Newark Parks and Rec is offering 21st round by the Minnesota missed out on the CAA playoffs. Summer camp open· swimming classes for children ages Gatorade Punt Pass & Twins following his senior year 12-36 months, 3-5 years, and 6 years Kick ·. of high school. ings at Kirkwood and up. Each class will consist of five Soccer Club sessions, Monday - Friday beginning Newark Parks & Rec is hosting a Baseball played at a high level here - July 7 running through July 25 at the free NFL Gatorade Punt. Pass & Kick Kirkwood Soccer Club has open­ George Wilson Pool. $30 Newark res­ competition on August 16 at Kells Park 247 ings for their summer soccer camps beginning at 9 a.m. The competition ..... POST GAME, from 10 that wi II run the entire month of July in idents, $35 nonresidents. To register, Both Cochran and call 366-7060. allows youngsters to showcase talents Vaillancourt played their youth one-week sessions. Early registration in punting, passing and placekicking left-handed pitcher now hopes to recommended. baseball at Canal Little League. with scores based on distance and play in Fenway Park some day. Considering the weather we Camps will be offered for ages 6- Youth Soccer League Another St. Mark's product, get in the spring (especially this 14. Camp hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. accuracy. Top finishers in all age Tim Vaillancourt, was selected The City of Newark is sponsoring a groups have the opportunity to spring), it's amazing how such a with extended care available. For reg­ by the Arizona Diamondbacks in relatively small northern com­ istration information, call 322-4220. soccer league for boys and girls ages advance to sectional competition. the 31st round of the draft. 7-8, 9-11 and a new league for 12-14 Preregistration is required. Call 366- munity can consistently produce Vaillancourt, who played for such good baseball teams and year olds. The elementary league (ages 7060 for more information. Delaware State the past four 7-8), and the junior league (9-11 year players. Adult summer volley· years, had a career record of 24- It's a testament to the players, ball leagues olds), and the senior league (12-14 17 for the Hornets and holds the coaches and tons of volunteers k P ks &R . . year olds), c.onsist .of. preseason .Piac-;- .• school record for strikeouts with at all levels of play. Newar . ar __ ~_1~ ~p_o~~O!II'9 ______1 - PAGE 12 ,• NEWARK POST • jUNE 13, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST •!• IN OUR SCHOOLS Star search on at DowneS HE talent scouts students were participating during the show. in the annual talent show. The highlight of the show .T should have been at Downes Elementary There were trios,' duets was the finale performed by School last week when the and single performers. the special needs Reach Whole classes Class where the students did sang together. The a dance routine to "Got No "step sisters", Strings" from Pinocchio. seven second - Robin Broomall graders, showed off their stepping skills. There were singing and danc­ ing acts, piano players, karate demonstrations and hoola hoop performances. One first grader recited poems she wrote herself Above: First grader Hailee Pfitzenmeyer has been danc­ - while another lip ing for three years an~ enjoys showing off her talent. synced a Kenny Rogers tune. Right: Second-grader Tommy Broomer really rocked to Some fathers got the beat of his drums as his father accompanied him on into the acts by the piano. composing songs for their children Left: Kevin Kruelle, second grader, loves playing music to perform or by his favorite composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Two Reach students pulled no strings as accompanying them NEWARK POST PHOTO PHOTOS BY JOHN LLERA they performed like puppets. Going for the gold By ROBIN BROOMALL the colors of foreign countries' flags filed into the spectators NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER area. Kindergartners sat on cafe­ teria trays to keep their bottoms dry because of the rain-soaked ground. The clouds soon parted and the sun broke through the haze just as the processional came up over the hill from the school building. Greece led the way as 27 other countries followed to start the Greece leads the processional for the Wilson 2003 Olympiad field day. Wilson Elementary School 20Q3 entered the field and made their hands and repeated the Olympic Olympiad. Colorful banners and way around the track. oath administered by physical each country's flags were. carried Welcoming statements from education teacher Diane Scobey. in a processional around the field. students were made in 12 differ­ School principal, Helen A loud cheer went up from the ·ent native languages. The entire Spacht, then made the announce­ crowd when the torch bearers student body raised their right ment all had been waiting for. "I declare open the Olympic games of 2003 celebrating the I Olympiad here at Wilson Elementary School. Let the games begin." The students then took off for their field day events, including . the 25-yard dash, noodle throw, obstacle course, standing broad • Criminal Defense jump, javelin throw and more. • Family Law For more than 25 years, • Real Estate Scobey has been coordinating the Olympic theme field day, giving • Defense of Traffic, the students an opportunity to Criminal & Building Code work not only their physical fit­ Charges ness but also their academic fit­ • Newark City Prosecuter ness. The classes began preparing 1980-1994 for their Olympic field day last Brian P. Glancy fall when they selected a country to focus on, learning about the • Personal Injury geography, culture, weather and • 'Real Estate language. Parents worked with • Wills and Estates the classes on different projects and helped with construction of the banners, tee-shirts and coun­ try flag. "It's a cool culmination to the , school year," Spacht said. "It , shows wh~G WilsM's qll.a'bout.''-, www.ncbl.com/post/ JUNE 13, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 13 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS Council eyes traffic issues School board honors employees, students The Christina School Board Secretarial. ..,._FISCHER, from 1 elected not to renew Fischer's Governor's Youth Volunteer Service ..,._ COUNCIL, from 1 with plans to improve the side­ Award: Carl D. Wright, Jr., freshman at walks and create a bike lane from contract last November, forcing Christiana High School. East Cleveland Avenue to "It will be an interesting chal­ Fischer to look for other work. Gaugher/Cobbs Student Council for the budget amount will be Ebenezer Church Road, creating lenge," Fischer said. ~ 'The district He has been with Christina since receiving the Standards for Excellence $124,916.00. This amount may a contiguous bike pathway that has a lot of neat things going on. April of 1998. Award for 2002-2003 school year from the Delaware Association of Student not be enough to fully fund would be clear of parked vehicles Fairfax is an exciting district. "I think it's a combination UNICITY for the full state fiscal Historically, Fairfax has made with a professional opportunity Councils. The students included or other constructions. Second Bastianna Marie Mene, president; Kayla year, said Luft, which will mean reading and action is scheduled sure to utilize its resources." for me," he said, "and a good Marie Jones, vice president; Kiara M. the city will be forced to rely on for June 23. Fischer will begin his new opportunity for Karl and Karen, Merriweather, secretary; Jess J. Brooks, cost savings to provide full Council also had a first read­ position on July 1. He and his my wife." treasurer; Olivia A. Devost, historian. UNICITY service to Newark's ing of a revision of sewer service family have spent several days Historian to the Delaware transit dependent residents. looking at schools in the Fairfax Association of Student Councils for the charges for all customers, effec­ Board lists awards Middle School level: Jessica Wood ; In other events at Newark's tive July 1, to reflect the contract County School District for his Stacy A. Heller, advisor. City Council meeting first read­ charges imposed by New Castle daughter, Karl, to attend; she's In other school news, the Presidential Award for Excellence ings were held on two city street County. The recommended rates narrowed her list to two high Christina School District honored in Mathmatics Teaching: Carol M. parking areas. It was recom­ schools from the 21 in the dis­ the following employees during Antes, Downes math teacher; Elaine H. would decrease from $2.77 to Heyden, Glasgow High School English mended that the parking meters $2.65 per 1,000 gallon flow rate; trict. its school board meeting on on the east side of Apple Road, Tuesday night · at Marshall teacher. increase from 19.7 cents to 22.2 "She has found two schools Family, Career and Community between Winslow and Sunset cents per pound BOD (biochemi­ that are both outstanding aca­ Elementary. Leaders of America (state competition, roads be removed entirely and cal oxygen demand) and increase demically and with marching The Classified Employees of the Glasgow Chapter): Areba C. James, the area be designated as no park­ band that she is interested in," Year: Sylvia M. Hargan, Downes Shawntai Butler-Langford, Sherese L. from 30.7 cents to 33.2 cents per Elementary REACH , Paraprofessional; Thomas, Gloria S. Johnson, Chalon ing at any time. pound SS (suspended solids). Fischer said. "Finding a school Mary Kathryn Telep, Shue-Medill Middle In February of 2002, on the that was strong in band was very Jones, Toyia N. Totten, Ashley L. The City Finance Department School, Food Service; Daniel P. Turvey, Bedwell, M. Lynne Thompson, Jocelyn recommendation of the Newark would be available at the second important. She had a tremendous West Park Elementary School , Morales, Robin C. Derry, Emilie G. Traffic Committee, City Council experience with Lloyd Ross at Custodial-Maintenance; David B. Prodgers, Amanda J. Holiday. Co­ reading on June 23 to explain the Hartman , Dispatcher, Transportation; passed an ordinance authorizing impact on residents. Newark High School." Advisors of Glasgow Chapter Margaret two-hour meters on this section Janet Leeanne Malone, Transportation, B. Mann and Geralyn C. Dries. of street with the premise of mak­ ing more parking spaces avail­ able to University students attending class. The spaces had been used for free long-term parking, mostly for out-of-state vehicles. Once the two-hour meters were installed, no one utilized them. The Traffic Committee then requested the meters be extended to four-hour parking. Again, no one took advantage of the spaces during class time. At the request of the City Finance Director, George Sarris, _who is in charge of maintaining 26"w :x; 16"h the meters, the Traffic ~The Philips House~ Committee on May 20, reconsid­ At Greenbank Mill Nothing can diminish the precious ered the placement of these , 6y C. Pfii{{p Wik1f meters on Apple Road and felt, Limited Edition of 650 Signed & Numbered since they have not been generat­ years you spent with your departed ing revenue and could be used ~ri~/k~/U elsewhere in the city, that they 302-738-5003 sine;;~¥ 302-655-5230 loved one. Let us help you through should be removed. Council will 622 Newark Shopping Center 5714 Kennett Pike consider changing the metered Newark,------, DE Centerville, DE this difficult time with a caring hand, parking zone to a no-parking any f_ramil!g order 1 zone. Second reading and a vote $1 a Off With thiS ad is slated for June 23. a comforti:r~.g touch and the Council also considered extending a stretch of no-parking compassion of a family friend. zone currently in place on the west side of Paper Mill Road, Worried About Debt? You're not alone. _ south of Wharton Drive. On May 20, 2003, ·the Traffic Bankruptcy Can Hel Committee considered a request by DelDOT to extend the no­ Bankruptcy laws can provide a means Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes parking restriction an additional 780 feet south of Wharton Drive. to help you get out of debt. If your debts Eleven residents would be effect­ 328-2213 or 368-9500 ed by this parking restriction. have spiraled out of control, contact us ~Newark -· This request is in conjunction immediately. ~New Castle Let our attorneys advise you on the ~Delaware City best course of action to meet your needs. Call for a FREE Consultation Wilmington Bear 1202 Kirkwood Hwy. 1701 Pulaski Hwy. (302) 998.0100 (302) 832-3200

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NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM THE UNIVERSITY BRIEFLY Prof has good news for dads ox office UNIVERSITY of A Delaware professor has a schedule pleasant surprise for dads University of this Father's Day: evidence that Delaware box office has suggests parenting has a benefi­ announced its summer cial effect on men's lives. schedule. For his new book "Involved The Bob Carpenter Center Fathering and Men's Adult box office will be open from Development: Provisional 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday Balances," Rob Palkovitz, UD through Friday, through June professor of individual and farni~. The Bob box office will ly studies, interviewed 40 men closed from July 1-31, then about the effect fatherhood had will reopen Aug. 1-31 with on their lives. To a man, they said hours from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the benefits outnumbered the Monday through Friday. costs. Every respondent said he It will be closed weekends would do it over again. except for major UD or Palkovitz says dads expect Ticketmaster events. The Bob there will be an emotional payout box office will re-open connected with fatherhood - love Tuesday, Sept. 2. and a connectedness with their The Trabant University children. He says the men he Center box office is closed for interviewed were surprised to the summer. That box office find that fatherhood also changes will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2. the way they think, the way they Regular hours during the fall plan for things and the way they semester will be 10 a.m.-3 consider other people's view­ p.m., Monday through Friday, points. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday. Palkovitz found fathers make major life changes for their chil­ dren that they would not make for PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST • UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PHOTO ue & Gold Club themselves or for their wives or Rob Palkovitz, UD professor of individual and family studies, interviewed 40 men about the effect father­ s hours partners. hood had on their lives. Some of the fathers he inter­ viewed gave up smoking, drink-' take a greater responsibility and say, 'I have to model the right Palkovitz points out that some ing or substances when their chil­ make a greater commitment, and behavior' or 'I have to be a good government fatherhood programs dren were born. Fathers stated you'll do things for them that you example."' follow a "push" model - pushing they were concerned about the wouldn't do for yourself. Palkovitz, the father of four reluctant or absentee fathers to effects of second-hand smoke on "You look at things from dif­ sons, says fathers also report step up and take responsibility their children, although their ferent perspectives and you learn forming friendships with other for their children. He says his wives had been breathing their about development levels, and men through their children. research shows that a "pull" second-hand smoke for years. that makes you look at your own Because likes attract, fathers model might work: "They'll do it for their chil­ boundaries and your own flexi­ often have more to talk about "A lot of the people who don't dren because it is not a peer rela­ bility," Palkovitz explains. . with other fathers. Friendships like to be pushed might respond tionship," Palkovich says. "It's almost like kids impose a formed around children's rela­ better to the pull, saying 'You're "They'll say, 'Well, my wife deadline for you," he says. "If tionships, however, tend to be really missing something if you knew I smoked when she married there's something you always shorter lived and more shallow don't get involved with your me. There's not the same kind of meant to take care of, now you than friendships not brokered by kids.' " reciprocity with children. You have a good reason. Fathers will children. Little things matter in life, Dad "It's how can you build your relationship. It Fatherhood expert offers A good father is ... comes down to stuff like the Golden Rule. How would you like to be treated?' In a light vein at the UD advice for the long journey Supportive wants his chil­ Set guidelines dren to live Here are tips Palkovitz has gleaned from - L.Jtlradlllatilon, president David OB PALKOVITZ compares father­ his research, his interaction with his four sons ~\J'lll:'lu; noted that for eight hood to a long journey - like walking Teaches Good listener R Good provider Remembers what and from his volunteer work with children graduates, May 31 was not to a far away city. with absentee fathers: Commencement but also a Palkovitz, a professor of Individual and Moral guide it's like to be a Role model child and honors • Little things matter in life. Think what a birthday. Family Studies at the University of Delaware, difference it would make if you said some­ "Chris Carrabba, Robert where he researches fatherhood, says if some­ Patient his children's lives the way he feelings. thing like, 'Dad, I really appreciate how you Chase, Mike DeMartino, one told you- that you must walk to a far away worked to provide for our family.' You don't Elizabeth Franzen, Rosemary city to get a terrific reward, you'd probably am want to have to throw in, 'But it would have been nice Kowlaski, Jessica Polk, Tom start walking. You might lose your way, back­ What steps can I implement to get there?" if you were home more often.' Think what Toddy and Annette Sanchez track, make mistakes and encounter obsta­ Palkovitz's advice to fathers and to adult that's going to do for your relationship. Tell happy that this large crowd cles, but if you persist, you likely would get sons who have regrets about their relation- your kid, 'It's fun being your dad,' without was able to attend their birth­ there. ships with their dads is simple: "Stop focus- adding, 'But it'd be nice if you picked up day party," he joked to the "If you keep at it and take enough steps, ing on the past, and focus on where you want your room.' You build relationships one step ,000-plus people inside you get where you're going," says the father to go." at a time" It is important to focus on things DelaVIrare Stadium. of four. "Every day, fathers have to say, "This isn't really rocket science,'' he savs. S fA'IHERS "'5 ...._ • ,' . 1 ~ I I • · • Yo'\: o., ''oM,.1,.'"''1.'\;J,;,w-'1PJ.7lo r ' o ee A , •I Ill""' '&; •·1 r w ~ ~ ~ • , r • ~ 1 . \ .. u . ; ,,i ...·l~2J~~r;J~J~J~J~ ..·~J t ~~ ~ :ll.~~~·· ·~·~~~~~~-~·~~~~i~~~~~~~~· ·~~~·~~· ~-~~-~,··~~ .':.~~. "'' www.ncbl.com/post/ jUNE 13, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 15 I want to hear at a speaker who advises not to leave school 'cause 'the real world' is no fun - how school prepared them for life ready. Just when you think every­ are going through so many a bike and run around the neigh­ ~RAVING, from 6 they are wrong. School serves so thing is running smoothly, the changes and have so many deci­ borhood by myself and be trusted many purposes, but dealing with theme from "Jaws" starts playing sions in front of them. These are by parents. Graduations have changed life is not one of them. School (hey, maybe they should play that hardly their best years. It doesn't Ever since fifth grade its been since I went to school (I sound prepares you, in a lot of ways, song when the graduates walk get any easier, either. The deci­ downhill for me. old with that line). When I was such as socially and teaches you down the aisle). sions get more difficult and the That's what I want to hear at a graduating, cell phones were not the fundamentals of life. The first Life really begins when gradu­ pressure mounts (thank goodness graduation: a speaker who gives so popular. They did exist, but 12 years of school teach you the ation ends. for cable television). me the thumbs up, tells me not to they were usually a lot bigger or basics for life and set you on the At least once a year, some one For me, the best years of my leave school 'cause "the real actually stayed in your car. correct path for college or voca­ says these are the best years of life took place in fourth and fifth world" is no fun, blurts out "awe­ Now college students walk tional training. the graduates' lives. grades. I still had two recesses some baby" and then the band into Delaware Stadium and are But school doesn't prepare Wrong. Obviously the speaker and summers off. I could use a starts playing Kool and the Gang. on their cell phones talking to you (and it is not supposed to) for is old and forgets. The graduates recess right now, actually. I was Now that's a graduation I want family members in the bleachers. real pressure, the real world. in both high school and college old enough in fourth grade to ride to attend. Now someone announces to the School doesn't prepare you for audience before the ceremony decisions like switching jobs, starts to turn off all cell phones buying the right home, picking and beepers. Now graduates use your friends or future husband or their phones to take photos and wife. There is no graduation from It's hard to leave sometimes send them to family members sit­ life. Being prepared for life starts ting in the stands. in school, but nothing can totally .... UP FRONT, from 1 Of all my community and vol­ go. Times have surely changed. have you ready for some of the unteer work, the past eight years In spite of the general perspec­ As Bob Dylan once sang decisions that get thrown at you. on the CEEF board - including a tive that the entire world's going clearly (almost), "The times are a Things like how in debt can I go welcomed validation of our hum­ couple as president - have to hell, there are many "do good" changin' ."Think about it. A stu­ without being poor? Is this the ble efforts as parents. framed some of the most mean­ organizations in Delaware and dent giving a speech talking right person to marry? Is this the Like most parents, Linda and I ingful experiences of my adult especially here in Newark. about how high school prepared best job for me? How do I pay for muddle through. Coupling the life. Church groups, service clubs, them for life was more believable braces, soccer cleats and summer models of our own parents with But I'm no big shot in CEEF special interest organizations and 30 years ago. space camps for the kids? our good intentions, for 25 years at all. My tenure on the board inspired individuals step forward, When a student talks about You are never completely now we've given it our best pales in comparison to that of Les volunteer time and money, and shots. And we've been lucky. Dukart and Debbie Hom. make our world a better place for (Luck, I believe, is the mysti­ Les operates several busy all. fyng factor in parenting. To raise McDonald's restaurants includ­ As I walk away from the good kids, you must create a firm ing the ones in Newark, Bear and Enrichment Fund, I do so with a Advice to Dad family foundation. But bad luck Glasgow. Debbie's firm sense of satisfaction, knowing can quickly wipe out all the good Rowland, Johnson & Company - that I joined with Les and Debbie olds to feel their parents' support moves. External forces like the is a top C.P.A. group in and the rest of the board to recog­ .... FATHERS, from 14 as well as earned independence. "wrong" friends, lapses of good Delaware. nize outstanding youngsters in • Some parents have dug judgment that result in severe Both are way too busy to have Christina schools. that are bothlrlle and positive. some pretty deep holes in their penalties, and bad health and • You have years to build a time for CEEF work, but some­ For me, it hasn't been work. past relationships with their chil­ accidents can change the course how they've found the time to be It's been a privilege and I thank Figure out where relationship. dren. If you're in a hole, you just in life of a good parent's off­ key, vital board members. They the board for letting me be a part you are now and how you can have a longer way to go to estab­ spring.) were on the CEEF panel long of this important group. build from there. lish a sound relationship with After learning that the CEEF before I came aboard and I sus­ • Parents of 18-year-olds still your child. Significant hurts take was a small bunch of volunteers, pect they'll still be there when • The writer is publisher of this need to be on hand for the impor­ time and consistency to heal. independent of the school district the ink on my resignation letter and two other Delaware newspa­ tant transition to college or work .. • Think ahead to what you but devoted to recognizing, fades. pers. A community journalist for Palkovitz says parents help cast want your child to say about you encouraging and promoting the For me, though, it's time. three decades, he and his family their children's images of them­ when he leaves home: "My dad "good kids" of Christina even if Demands at work have prevented live in the Cherry Hill neighbor­ selves and are the wind beneath was always like this ... " Whatever they weren't academic super­ me from attending even a single hood of Newark. young people's wings as they you want him to say, start being stars, I sought them out. I wanted board meeting this year. To me, venture away from home. He that way. to be part of that effort. the message is clear, it's time to says it is important for 18-year-

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• Obituaries are printed free of band Larry of Nottingham, Pa., Donald charge as space permits. JDm.c.~ L. Davis Sr., retired from Chrysler, became pastor Tuggle and his wife Tracy of West Information usually is supplied Grove, Pa., Tammy Tuggle of Newark, Davis became pastor of the Olivet Davis of Jacksonville, Fla., Nicole and Ronald Tuggle and his wife to the newspaper by the funeral Pentecostal Church of Love. The Davis of Middletown, and Darlene of Glasgow; 11 grandchildren; director. For more information, ground-breaking service of his Moneca Davis-Graham and her 10 great-grandchildren; and several call 737-0724. new church began a year ago with husband Corey of Bear; sister, nieces and nephews. the excavation beginning just Dean Blackston"and her husband Services were held at the R. T. weeks ago. He enjoyed serving Wayman of Galena, Md.; eight Foard and Jones Funeral Home in the Lord and working on cars. grandchildren; and several nieces Newark. Burial was in Kemblesville Francis P. Nelson Pastor Davis is survived by his and nephews. Cemetery. Bear resident Francis P. wife of 39 years, Anna M. Services were held at the died Thursday, June 5, 2003. Dawkins Davis; son, James L. Abundant Life Worship Center ia William M. Chambless, Nelson, 80, worked for the Davis Jr. and his wife Felicia of Elkton, Md. Burial was in Oliv« University of Delaware on the agricul­ Wilmington; daughters, Melody Hill Cemetery in Galena, Md. 78, WVUD radio show tural farm as a dairy farmer from 1952- host, Army vet of WWII 1962. He then worked in maintenance for the Christina School District from Newark resident William M. 1962-1982. He enjoyed gardening. Skodzinski, 61, was known as Batchelor, 8, was a bright and out­ Chambless died on Monday, May 26, He is survived by his wife, Sarah "Sonny" by his family and friends. Frances McDaniel, going girl who made many friends. She 2003. M. Nelson of Bear; son, Wayne F. He had been a lifelong resident of served in Army Nurse enjoyed school, karate, reading, music, Chambless, 78, was born in Akron, Nelson and his wife, Carla of Bear; Delaware. writing stories, making gifts and cards, Ohio. An Army veteran of World War grandson, Craig Nelson and his wife, Corps during WWII II, He was a member of Immaculate sewing, drawing and painting. She Judy, of Newark. adored her two cats, Chile and Blue. Chambless fought in the Battle of Services were held at the R.T. Conception Church-in Elkton, Md. Former Newark resident Frances Mildred Bissett McDaniel died on She is survived by her mother and Okinawa. Foard & Jones Funeral Home in He served his country as a member Saturday, May 24, 2003. father, Lisa and Bill; sister and best He was a graduate of Kent State Newark. Burial was in Gracelawn of the U.S. Navy. Skodzinski worked friend, Kristen M.; grandparents, Judi Memorial Park in Wilmington. as a heavy equipment operator for the · McDaniel, 85, was the wife of the University and worked as a writer and late Dr. William McDaniel, former and William Simpson Jr. of N. editor for Kroger supermarkets, International Union of Operating Wilmington, Roy Swafford Jr. of dean of Agriculture at the University of International Harvester, Nationwide Engineers for 36 years, retiring in Laurel, June Swafford of Salisbury, Phyllis Clague Drozda, 2000. Delaware. Insurance and the DuPont Company. McDaniel served in the U.S. Army Md., Joan and Richard Batchelor of 75, registered nurse He belonged to American Legion Georgetown, Mary Labricciosa of Beginning in July 1984, he was the during World War II as a First creator and host of the "Scratchy Post 28 in Millsboro, AM Vets, and Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps in Linwood, Pa.; and several aunts, Newark resident Phyllis Clague Local Union 542 Operating Engineers. uncles and cousins. Grooves" radio program on WVUD­ Drozda died on Saturday, May 24, the Burma India Theatre and was a FM at the University of Delaware. He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles member of the Veterans of Foreign Service and burial was held pri­ 2003. and gardening. vately. He turned his lifelong love of Drozda, 75, was born in Easton, Wars. She was a member of the Holy He is survived by his wife of 37 1920s and 1930s music into a weekly Md. She was a registered nurse until Angels Church in Newark. She was a years, Christine "Kowalski" resident of Glen Allen, Va. Daniel Boone Tuggle, tradition for his many listeners. her retirement. Skodzinski; son, Michael Skodzinski He produced one program per week She is survived by her daughters, She is survived by her sons, Bill of Newark; daughter, Sharon Be!lller until June 2002, when he retired from Monya Nickerson of Newark and Ann McDaniel of Montclair, Va., and Mike butcher and farmer of Newark; brother, Daniel S. McDaniel of Glen Allen, Va.; four the show. Chamberlain of New Castle; six grand­ Skodzinski of Wilmington; and seven Newark resident Daniel Boone children; and two great- grandchildren. grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian He is survived by his wife of 49 grandchildren. Tuggle died on Monday, May 26, Service and burial was private. Clancy of Newark. 2003. years, Joan "Harper" Chambless; Services were held at the Beeson Service and interment with military Tuggle, 84, was born in Russell daughter, Jane Wright of Dobbs Ferry, Memorial Services of Newark in Fox honors was held at the Quantico County, Va. He was a butcher and N.Y.; son, John Andrew Chambless of James M. Skodzinski, Run and at Immaculate Conception National Cemetery. farmer during his life and enjoyed gar­ Wilmington; sisters, Jean Yohe and equipment operator Church in Elkton, Md. dening and fishing. Joann Gilchrist, both of Cuyahoga Interment with military honors was Hailey C. Batchelor He is survived by his wife of 45 Falls, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Former Newark resident James M. in the Delaware Veterans Memorial years, Peggy Ann Johnson Tuggle; Services were held at the Unitarian Skodzinski died on Saturday, May 24, Cemetery in Bear. Bear resident Hailey C. Batchelor children, Hazel Alexander and her hus­ Universalist Fellowship of Newark. 2003. died on Sunday, May 25, 2003. band AI of Springfield, lllinois, Daniel "Scratchy Grooves" dedicated a Tuggle and his wife Shirley of special show of humorous material in Manassas, Va., Cecil Tuggle of honor of Chambless on Sunday, June Handcraft Unlimited's Newark, Melissa Stanley and her hus- 1.

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Conduct (Standards & Impacting Your World Responsibility) Christian Center St.Thomas's Parish 6/15- Truth or Consequences Pastors: Ray and Susan Smith 276 S.College Ave. at Park Pla1e, Newark, DE 19711 (Honesty) (302) 368-4644 Chur1h Offi1e (9:00-1 :00 Mon. -Fri.) 10 Chestnut Road (West Creek Shopes) 6/22- The Secret of (302) 366·0273 l'arish Information Hothne Self Control Elkton, MD 21921 · www.stthomasparlsh.or!' Sundav WorshiP 6/29- How To Stay Pure in a Sunday Worship Service ll:OOam 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite One Polluted World Nursery Available 10:30am Family Worshi!Hioly Eucharist 5:30pm Holy Eucharist, Inclusive Language Meatlnlat Thursday Bible Study 7:00pm The Rev. Thomas B. Jensen, Rector Hodgson Vo-Tech School Saturday Teen Ministly lO:OOam The Rev. Jay Angerer, Assistant & Episcopal 0111 888 Just lllll1h or Rt. 40, Campus Minister near Paoplas, Plaza, Glasgow FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Ms. Lynne Turner, Director of Children's Ministries Richard Berry, Pastor 410-996-8986 Ms. Kay Leventry, Head Preschool Teacher Ministry Center: 410-392-6374 8:30a.m. -7/coUIIIic 71{;1'8/,ip- ~ ~First Church vUd . of /0:30a.m. i. Christ, Scientist -8/edric 71{;,.11/,ip - 48 West Park Place, Newark 10:00AM Wlldnelday Tlllinuny M111i111 7:30 PM Pultllc Readlnl iiiiOnl - 82 E. Mail St., Newark Rev. CutW F..l..dns, Ph.D. Min. - Fri. 10:110 AM - 5:30 PM ~~bray 10:110 AM- 5:110 PM Clliltll:lrt IVIIIIIII ...... III'VII:II. 302-468-6808 All ARE WllCIM PAGE 20 • NEWARK POST • JUNE 13, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST ·:· PEOPLENEWS Taiwo awarded Robino receives degree Regional scholarship Newark area resident Philip Robino received a Bachelor of Glasgow High School senior Science degree in marketing man­ Olayinka Taiwo has been recognized agement from Syracuse University in as one of the country's most out­ New York at the University's 149th standing high school seniors by the commencement ceremony in May. Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Taiwo participated in a competition held in Atlanta, Ga. Scholars were Hannum on dean's list chosen from an initial applicant pool of more than 104,000, representing Newark resident Thomas Beth nearly 16,000 high schools nation­ Hannum has been named to the wide. Taiwo was awarded $4,000 for dean's list at University of South college. Carolina for the Spring 2003 semes­ ter. To be 'named to the dean's list, a student must maintain a grade point Thomas selected as average of 3.5 or higher. outstanding volunteer Julian graduates Miaela Thomas, a senior at Hodgson Vocational Technical High Newark resident Claire A. Julian School, will be officially presented has graduated from Boston College with an engraved bronze medallion with a Bachelor of Science degree to signify her selection as a from its Wallace E. Carroll School of Distinguished Finalist in The 2003 Management. Julian majored in Prudential Spirit of Community Finance, and French. Awards program, which honors out­ Each spring, volunteers of the non-profit Christina Educational Enrichment Fund host an awards dinner standing youth volunteers. that honors dozens of outstanding youngsters in the Christina School District. Among the honorees this Hitchings earns BA Thomas was honored for found­ year were two Newark High School students from the same family. Kathryn Bottner, left, and liz Bottner, ing a step team and academic enrich­ Verity A. Hitchings of Newark, ment program through the local right, each received the Raymond J. Metts Memorial Award. On hand for the dinner were the girls' moth­ has received a B.A. in elementary Police Athletic League to offer mid­ er, Nancy Smith, second from left, grandparents Allen and Shirley Smith, center, and sister Kristen education at Graceland University. dle school girls a positive social Bottner, second from right. Hitchings was among more than 500 activity. students who were graduated with bachelor's or master's degrees this mifinent to community service with a and Newark resident; and Jondavid Bayer graduates spring. Manrai, Landon $1,000 grant through the Comcast Landon, a Wilmington Christian stu­ receive scholarships Foundation Leaders of Tomorrow dent, both areNewark residents. Morgan D. Bayer was one of 417 Scholarship Program: Padmini seniors who received their degrees at Derr off to Fairleigh Two local students have been rec­ Manrai, a Caravel Academy senior Amherst College in Massachusetts. ognized for their oulstanding com- Eric R. Derr will attend Fairleigh She received a bachelor of arts Dickinson ·University's College at degree. Florham in Madison, N.J., this fall. Bayer, a Newark High School Derr, the son of Ronald and Teresa graduate, is the daughter of Richard Derr of Newark, is a gradua~e of H. Bayer and Dana Dimock of Saliasianum High School. DISCOVE Newark. Cameron gets degree Locals receive degrees The following area residents par­ Newark resident Tanesha ticipated in the Commencement Cameron received a Bachelor of Arts Ceremony on Saturday, May 17 at degree in psychology from Syracuse Wesley College in Dover: University in New York at the Mitsie DeCosta and Eileen D. University's 149th commencement Reynolds, both of Newark received ceremony in May. . at Master of Science degree in Nursing; Melissa S. loveland, Vastye Davis, and Rosemarie l. Richichi, all of Bear recieved a Bachelor of Arts degree; Altamese l. Burbage, Agnes P. Sampson, Dennis ThE LocAl CkoicE .. G. Kinsey, Kristina Michelle Spencer, Carol A. Staub, Dawn E. Szafranski, and Sandra A. Young, all of Bear; Grace D. Ford, Michelle Foster, Joel J. McMillan, Sharon M. ~-- Mirto, Wendelyn F. Kinna, Paul Koronowski , all of Newark, received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree; and Christine Fresh Rockfish A. Slocum of Newark received a Shrimp • Crab Cakes Bachelor of Science degree in Education; David R. Bell, Veronica Lobster Carroll, Jerry l. Cherry, lavenia Steamed Crabs Doster, Aaron l. Harris, James l. long Jr., Yvonne J. McCallum, Call for availability! Donna M. Passley, and Sabrina C. Sykes, all of Newark; Phoebe A. 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