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UP FRONT Hovering on campus By JIM STREIT NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER National tragedy, local events mark· HERE's a great new T term bounced around ayear centered on community the media these days - helicopter parents. By CHRISTINE NEFF The term describes Moms and Dads who hover over NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER their kids, tracking their progress and often inter he headlines of 2005 reveal the vening on their offspring's year's focus on community. behalf. Some local events strength The term appears to have ened the city's sense of self. Others surfaced in aca surprised Newark residents, bringing demia, where the community together or calling into increasingly par question just what this community is ents intervene in and where it's going. their children's National events broadened the defi affairs. nition of community to reach out to Instant mes people and places separated by hun saging, e-mail, dreds of miles and a world of experi and cell phones ences. keep Mom and Streit Everyone wanted to help after seeing Dad more con- the destruction caused by Hurricane nected with their collegiate Katrina in the Gulf states. generation than ever before. Newark residents went into When my Class of 1968 went action, sending donations and vol off to college, Mom and Dad unteers south. On Sept. 12, the City . were lucky to get a phone ofNewark "adopted" Pascagoula, call once a week and a visit a city in Mississippi of similar at Thanksgiving. size and character that had Today, because of the been ravaged by the hur ease and frequency of com ricane. The city sent sev- munication, parents know eral used service vehicles when the dining hall food is to the flooded town and cold, the lines are long at the raised money for its financial aid office, and their recovery. son or daughter couldn't get Here, in 2005, down into a class he or she wanted. town Newark saw some And, with this knowledge traditions fade while oth and the trend today to advo ers came on strong. cate for their kids, Mom and The closing of the leg Dad often intervene. endary Stone Balloon on My daughter is a judicial officer at Drexel University in See , 7 Philadelphia and previously worked in student affairs and residence life at the University of Delaware. She tells me that See
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• • Police Blotter is compiled each week from the files of the Newark Police Department, New Castle County Police and the robbery·at A~udioworks Delaware State Police by the newspaper staff. ~rsresoo11de:dtoAudioworks Wilmington. .~vi''PJ<-!1;; Center on Monday, Police said one suspect had a loaded 9 of an armed rob- pistol in his waistband. A second gun wa~ in the car, along with money from the rpbbe Sunshine two black males wearing the masks used by the suspects, said police. P handguns had help up ·the said 57 bags of crack cocaine weJ;e seized as funds stolen a. 'Wltne~•~; gave officers. a descrip The men were charged with. first-.de A 62-year-old woman told police at}d their getaway vehicle, a bery, possession of a firearm and aunnllij on Monday, Dec. 19 at 8:05a.m. that persons prohibited, possession of a ftteru:m dl1t;; more than $300 was missing from ing commission of a felony, possession of ct:;i<::k; her apartment at Gardens of White cocaine with intent to distribute, mainta.i · Chapel. ' vehicle for the delivery of drugs, W'eru:i.ng The woman told police the stop, police guise during· commisSi()n of a fel money was colleted by residents for YV
Planners table • February 11 Stone Balloon project Newark's Planning Frat suspended Commission delayed making a decision on whether or not Alpha Tau Omega fraternity to grant approval of a zoning brothers will have a few more change and parking waiver that weeks in their fraternity house on would allow builders to construct Courtney Street after filing for an an 85-apartment complex on the appeal on an eviction notice from current site of the Stone Balloon the City of Newark. at 115 E. Main St. The fraternity was evicted from The Commissions concerns NEWARK POST PHOTO BY KAYTIE DOWLING the house by the City of Newark centered around the height of the A burglary spree early in the year caused many residents to seek out ways to keep their homes safe. after the university suspended its proposed building, the number ~bo~t 250 people received advice from Cpl. Tracy Simpson on ways to protect their property at this meet activity until 2009. The original of apartments and the modem mg m January. deadline for eviction was Feb. 4, facade. but was pushed back once to allow brothers who were traveling over have little to go on, said Chief counts of having untrained wait $10,000 to NHA the winter class session to return. of Police Gerald Conway at the staff and one count of mak The Newark City Council gave However, before the revised evic • January 14 Downtown Newark Partnership ing unapproved alterations to the tion date of Feb. 8 came, the frater meeting. floor plan. the Newark Housing Authority $10,000 from Community nity had taken its own legal action, The burglar or burglars have allowing members to continue liv Vacancy to be filled gotten more daring lately, mak Development Block Grant funds to help clean up a former landfill, ing in the house for a few more After a series of extended ing the issue even more press • January 28 weeks. deadlines, the Christina School ing in the hearts and minds of the cost of which will be shared by Board has announced a candi city residents. for the past two NHA and the city of Newark. date to fill its seventh seat. months, the break-ins were cen Club okays swap The site, which is now the Code taken seriously tered within the Newark city NHA's Cleveland Heights, was The Board members voted to It was a scene of jubilation at "We cannot put our staff in "extend an invitation" to Beverly limits. However, that seems to originally a landfill for the city. jeopardy. They need our support," Howell to fill the District D no longer be the case. A break-in However, NHA purchased half of said Board member Jim Durr at a position left vacant by the res fitting the emerging pattern - the property in 1960. The site was recent Christina Schools Board of ignation of Christopher. Reed in entering through a rear window, not identified as one that must Education meeting. October 2004 running straight to the bedroom, be cleaned up until recent years. Durr was referring to a recom displaying no weapon, target Because the parties own almost mendation to expel a student for 2005 equal shares of the polluted site, Farrell not running ing a senior citizen and only striking a teacher. taking things that can be eas both are required to cover costs of Since then the Board has Newark's District 1 city coun ily sold for cash - occurred in the year in review its cleanup. approved four more expulsions in cil representative had barely Pennsylvania just one half mile While costs for an initial site January. So far this school year, announced that he would not from the Delaware border during investigation and the development eight students have been expelled the first week of January. of a work plan are supposed to be seek another term Monday night the Newark Country Club when from Christina schools. Last year when a contender to be a replace shared, the NHA asked Newark to there were none. "Most of them • , members realized that the future cover the costs of services done ment surfaced. T1mothy S liquor of the club just might lie in Cecil were weapons charges," said Newark City Councilman by city workers because of the David Sundstrum, chief of staff license SUSpended County, Md. Members were authority's budget shortfall. John Farrell stated he would not shouting, singing and clapping as for the district. seek re-election once his term Timothy's Restaurant's two the news was announced. expires in April. Newark resi bars will run dry for the next "I haven't seen that kind of dent Paul Pomeroy immediately month. The restaurant's liquor enthusiasm and applause," said • February 4 announced he will run for the license has been suspended until Ron Gardner, a board member at • Feb~uary 18 council post. Feb. 10 for selling alcohol to the club. "That's never happened three different minors. Until then, here before." Planners okay review Project okayed, finally the restaurant will stay open. A vast majority of voting J The Newark Planning After three years of delay in • anuary 21 Timothy Diver, licensee of members- a 4-1 ratio- voted for Commission voted 6-1 to rec litigation and negotiations, build the restaurant, pled guilty to a land swap deal with Newark oinmend that the Newark City ing plans for a 12-apartment sub Burglaries contl"nue six charges at a Jan. 6 hearing developer William Stritzinger. It Council reconsider existing liquor division on South Chapel Street before the Delaware Alcoholic would relocate the club a few laws. The controversial recom have received the go-ahead from Despite collecting physical Beverage control commission. miles down the road in Maryland mendation could end a prohibition Newark City Council. During the evidence and statements from Charges include: two counts of and allow Stritzinger to build in buildings that are adjacent to multiple victims, police still selling liquor to a minor, two homes on the current property. protected areas, but would also See 2005,4..,. ~T~ : !~l·~:l;t 1 , l 1' i'l l.'> l'l, I ' J l , ______-- ______----.. ____ .. _ _I ,. "·.·~ -.!. ;. ... ', l - •. ·~ • -~- ~ • 1 • it'> 'f ~-·· ·.· ' . ~ -~ .... ~- ...... ;. ... "' .. ;. "" '"' .:...... :.. -.. :... t. PAGE 4 • NEwARK Posr • DECEMBER 30, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK Posr ·:· 2005: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
grades six, seven l!Jld eight. ...,. 2005, from 3 The 160,000 square foot build ing at 300 Executive Dr., owned past three years, the city and by Sedona Inc., was previous Delta Eta the company oversee ly occupied by AstroPower for ing the building and construction, administrative purposes and used have been in and out that he of courts for less than one year. It was con reelection. trying to reach a compromise. structed in 2002. Hcl:isfa,n, he said, was on reasons both per· Cleveland Heights sonaf and professional. He could be razed School administration tater became a write-in win ner. TheNewarkHousingAuthority moves submitted plans to its parent U.S. On Friday, Feb. 25, the long Department of Housing and awaited move is scheduled to Urban Development on Feb. 8 relocate the administration offic for the demolition of the rent es of the Christina School District subsidized Cleveland Heights out of 83 E. Main St., in Newark, apartment complex, citing crime, to the Drew Building at 600 N. environmental concerns and out Lombard St., in Wilmington. The dated facilities. staff of 70 administrators, secre The demolition application taries and clerks will officially came after a troubled year for report to the Drew Building on Cleveland Heights. In the past Monday, Feb. 28. six months, residents have rallied When the move is completed, around the Newark City Council demolition will begin on the inte to address ignored maintenance rior of the old building on Main issues while the Newark Housing Street that will convert it back to Authority has been held partially its original purpose, a school. fmancially responsible for inves tigating environmental concerns at the property. • March 4 • February 25 Candidates file for school board elections New middle school site Five candidates have filed to for New Castle County has Model program is investigating a tractor-trailer Christina School's Board of run in the school board elections announced that both board mem crash that occurred early morn Education approved pursuing the for the Christina School District, bers George Evans and Brenda approved ing on Thursday, March 10 on purchase of an existing· building including two incumbents in the Phillips have filed to run in The Board of Education gave southbound I-95 at the Delaware in the Pencader Business Park, same district. But even though District A in the May elections. their unanimous approval for an Turnpike Toll Plaza north of the off Rt. 896 north of Rt. 40, that two are running against each With only three days left to file, intense academic/work program Maryland line. had been originally built as an other, both could potentially candidate, Paul J. Falkowski, designed to fulfill the needs of As the truck neared the EZ office complex but will now be remain on the Board of Education filed to run in District A, too. students traditionally at risk for pass lanes, Wallace fell asleep. reconfigured as a new middle for the next year. dropping out of high school. The truck struck the concrete school, serving 800 students in The Department of Elections Train strikes third The Sarah Pyle Academy for barrier leading into ~he lanes Academic Intensity will provide and then struck an unoccupied person in six months a select student population with tollbooth. University of Delaware stu a no-frills, but challenging and dent Michael Lombardo, 20, of innovative, academic program Bellmore, N.Y. is now the third combined with on-the-job expe • March 25 pedestrian to be hit by a train rience. while crossing the CSX tracks in the past six months. Seniors gamble for a Two other pedestrians have good cause been hit before this incident. On Sept. 12, 18-year-old Rachel To tell the dealer to "hit me" Payne was fatally struck by a or stay on 15 was the big ques CSX train on her way home tion on Saturday, March 19 at 2005 the Newark Senior Center. It was from a party. Then, on Jan. 14, a 33-year-old man was seriously the group's 12th annual Casino injured while crossing the tracks the year in review Night. behind the Deer Park. The Senior Center was trans formed into a casino for the eve ning, fully equipped with black jack and poker tables, a roulette • March 11 • March 18 wheel and slot machines. "The slot machines kept ring Council vet Clifton Fatality on CSX tracks ing and ringing throughout the night," said the NSC's represen withdraws After a second fatality on tative, Karen Krauss. More than Veteran Newark City the CSX tracks in the past six $13,000 was raised for the center Councilman Jerry Clifton months, members of city council, activities. announced that he would not the Newark Police Department, seek re-election after eight years the University of Delaware and Conflict in District 2 of public service. He will leave CSX are collaborating on a way the race behind with a two-way to increase safety along the rail. The contender for the Newark race between political new Newark police officers arrest City Council District 2 seat, Peter comers Peter Shurr and Sharon ed four individuals in the past Shurr lll, is running for office Hughes. week for trespassing on the CSX this April despite entering the His decision not to run was tracks. third year of legal action against based on several factors, includ the City of Newark and nine NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL ing what he called, "an adversar Truck crashes Newark Police officers. Donna Dirienzo, of the school district's Business Group, stacks paced ial relationship" between himself into toll booths The series of lawsuits stem boxes higher and deeper in the hallways, waiting for the moving vans and City Manager Carl Luft. back to a 2002 incident where to take them to their new home In Wilmington. The Delaware State Police See 2005, 5~ '· \u '• \': ··~\,< ,.)<~'\i f' • ll:i/ >:qciii (.H'Iffl,U.C[ fi.Jr . 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...,.. 2005, from 4 filled roadways like Elkton Road, cleaning out gutters and picking up trash for the 35th Earth Day Shurr, who has worked for anniversary. the Daimler Chrysler Newark Uniformed in oversized yel Assembly Plant for 27 years, low "Community Clean Up" tee was accused of damaging a PT shirts, the group of 175 residents Cruiser at the plant during that and nearly 400 students gathered year's labor dispute. as much trash from the town as they could find. Two dump trucks were filled to the brim • April1 with dilapidated tires. More than 3,280 pounds of trash were col Reservoir is not lected. forgotten Tractors and bulldozers will • May6 return to the site of Newark's future reservoir for the first time Student's murder this week since construction came to a halt in December 2003. covered up by fire While the contractors, George The life of 20-year-old and Lynch, have been doing pre Lindsay Bonistall was cut short paratory work for a month, heavy on Sunday, May 1. construction will start once again. A University of Delaware That means work on al.2 mil sophomore, from White Plains, lion square feet liner will soon N.Y., was found strangled in her begin, in an effort to protect what Towne Court bathroom after a fire will become a 317 million-gallon ravaged her two-bedroom apart water supply. ment. Firefighters responded to the fire just before 3 a.m. where Last council meeting Merlet resigns Commission April 18 - the he returned for his second terin as they extinguished the blaze. They for two members second step in the county's three representative for District 4. were then called to a second fire Constance Merlet, Christina phase subdivision in the 200 block Murray Road, The Monday, March 28 District board member since July process. which turned out to be arson. Newark City Council meeting 2001 and this year's vice presi Upon returning to the apart brought the end of a combined 14 dent announced her resignation in • April29 ment fire, nearly eight hours after years of service for two council Tuesday's meeting so that she can the blaze began, they discovered members. assume a paid position with the Project pulled the girl's body covered by debris For both Jerry Clifton and John district. Her resignation is effec in the bathtub. Farrell, the meeting marked the tive April 26. The controversial Waterstone conclusion of their terms. Farrell 2005 condominium building that is Merlet, whose term would Reward offered cited personal reasons for not have expired in June 2006, planned for the Stone Balloon seeking reelection, while Clifton accepted the position of manager the year in review site was pulled from the Newark Newark Police are hoping that chose not to run for a combina of Gifted Education and Talent City Council's agenda just hours a $10,000 reward and a compos tion of reasons, both personal and Development. before it was scheduled to be ite sketch will encourage any professional. considered. Critics accused the one who might have informa developers, Graceland Group tion about the murder of Lindsey Election results Changing of guard L.L.C. of underhanded inten Bonistall to come forward. • April8 surprising Each with their right hand on tions, while the project's lawyer, A sketch was made of a sus the City ofNewark's gilded Bible, Mark Sisk, said it was a matter of pect who broke into a West Park Tuesday's election for Newark poor timing. Place rental home the day before City Council was full of surprises, the three victors of Newark's city A fine wine time council election took the oath of Bonistall's murder. Police believe despite returning two incumbents there may be a link between the Wind and rain couldn't to their seats. office on April 19. Newark cleans up And with those words, the city two crimes because of their close dampen the spirits of crows that A last minute write-in cam Newark's streets were littered council reinstated its most senior proximity. enjoyed Newark's first Wine paign elected George J. Clifton, with them on Earth Day. They member, Jerry Clifton, who has and dine Downtown event on better known as incumbent were everywhere, completely Saturday, April 2. Heavy rains Councilman Jerry Clifton, by a served District 2 for eight years, drenched from the morning's and initiated its newest member, early Saturday failed to deter margin of 69 percent. He received rain. Students, business own Paul Pomeroy, into District 1. See 2005, 9...,.. crowds. Visitors came downtown a total of 109 votes. ers and kids and their parents to the 12 participating restaurants Incumbent David Athey easily David Athey also took the oath as for a sip from select vineyards defeated Rob Foraker by 161 to and a taste from local chefs. 9 in district 4. Paul Pomeroy was unopposed in District 1, replacing Explosions at John Farrell who decided not to Nursing careers begin here! Chrysler plant run again. Newark Police, Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder and Delaware • April22 State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit were summoned to the Mopar Distribution Plant, next Land swap closer to Daimler Chrysler Assembly A proposed development that Plant on Tuesday, March 30, would build 300 new homes in where several explosions took the area and relocate the Newark place as a result of "improvised Country Club to Maryland over explosive devices." came a second wave of regu One employee was arrested latory hurdles on April 18 and for posses8ion of an incendiary moved one step closer toward device and reckless endangering final approval from the Cecil first degree. County government. Aston Pointe, a 300-home community and private golf COMMUNITYs~ COlLEGE • April15 course proposed east of Fair Hill, . Md., won preliminary approval from the Cecil County Planning w _, . ~- PAGE 6 • NEWARK PosT • DECEMBER 30, 2005 • • 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019
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POST COLUMNIST Stu,bborn pickle jar lids
By ALFRED GRUBER the metal top or alternately cold water which should do what - tighten the metal! NEWARK POST COLUMNIST When this doesn't work or induces carpal tunnels, firmly grip a table knife by the he. connecti~n be~we~n Clovis stone blade swatting the lid rim all around with ·T pomts and p1ckle Jar hds has escaped the handle. (Note to husband.- don't use anthropologists so far. the good silver.) Twist the lid and open a The Clovis point, you recall, was the Band Aid. Some swear the answer is ham big-ticket invention in the negative 130'h mers or oil filter wrenches. century. Our scientific types decided the For cooks who plan ahead, piclc a son points were the business end of a thrown in-law with big strong hands. Call him for spear used to kill large meat on the hoof. the jar job and while he's in the house, But the learned ones overlook the power there is the dog's ball behind the fridge and of the kitchen. Every woman knows dill a dripping faucet, etc. pickles go with joint of mammoth like sau Being this is the 21st century we should erkraut with a hot dog. While the men were have expected a better jar opener - maybe out drinking, smoking, hunting and lying, nuclear. Happily there is a new solution to the women were putting up pickles. the problem. Phone 1-800-672-5041 and Opening the pickle jar then was like it is tell the monk at Mt. Olive you couldn't now. The· woman said to her Sven, "Get me open the !@#$%A&* lid on their jar. He a pointy stone I can stick in this #*&A$/ doesn't need to know it was three jars back. pickle jar lid." Sven did that and later He will send you a new strong opener that found he could also stick it into live meat. works nicely, to put in your kitchen drawer The obvious question that asks itself plus some other goodies. hasn't been raised yet Thinking back to the children's game - was the Clovis point of rock, paper or steel, remember rock invented first to open conquered steel? pickle jars or to take The ancient wife had it right when she down mammoths? jammed the pointy rock into the jar top and Like so much knowl twisted. edge, the opening of jar lids was lost in time, but the problem survived all these centuries. Pull out a typical kitchen drawer and discover the artifacts PAGES FROM THE PAST for century #22. There are big rubber Gruber News as it appeared in the Newark Post through the years discs and plastic gloves with protruding plastic dots. In one drawer efforts may be made to continue weaving. Instructors for winter Parks and Recreation will be we have a baby food jar opener unused for • Jan. 1, 1931 the session straight through from programs will be available to offering a full line of aduli and a half century. Sometimes it worked on a Tuesday, with as few delays as answer questions concerning children's programs this winter. screw-top by disturbing the metal a little. Court a cause for worry possible. This would indicate that winter programs. All adult programs will pro I saw a woman nudge a recalcitrant Considerable speculation is the hearings of the budget com vide some basic materials and top using a "church key." That device, an mittee of the General Assembly supplies as well as open studio ancient inquisition torture tool, opened bev being heard in political circle Winter programs as to the controlling power of will take place shortly. hours when registered students erage cans before pull-tabs. While I gritted announced may use the various studio facil my teeth she waggled the pointed end the next Levy court, which will organize next Tuesday. • D~c. 31, 1980 The Art Studios of the New ities during designated times. between glass and steel- Bingo. (Bingo is Castle County Department of Most children's classes will a modem adaptation of an ancient Viking While there are reports that anti-organization forces have be held on Saturday mornings shouting game.) Studio holding beginning January 17. Drawing One of my friends, a direct kind of fel the upper hand with the Levy Courtmen, there are other rumors open house ad painting will provide eight, low, stabs an ice pick straight down into hour-and-a-half classes. the lid center and relieves the vacuum that the organization forces will On Saturday, Jan. 10, from inside. He rarely has the tool confiscated organize and control it. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., the Art Studios when he travels by air. A slightly more The organizations group is of the New Castle County •oec.22,2000 civilized chap tells me he depresses the said to be favorable to the election Department of Parks and lid's center button if it wears one. That of Levy Court Commissioner Recreation will hold an open New principal at Sterck sounded good until I checked. The orni elect Jas. Keenan for president. house. nous directions said don't use the contents The program will be free and According to school director if the button is up. Recess may be abolished open to the public. Ed Bosso, John Persingrer will take over the position of acting Then there's the "hot and cold" school. The 1931 session of the The open house will be held Run hot water on top to expand and loosen at the Art Studios facility in the "Pages From The Past" is principal at Sterck School on Legislature, which will convene compiled from early edition East Chestnut Hill Road until next Tuesday, may not take the Absalom Jones Community Center, 310 Kiamensi Rd., of the Newark Post and its the search for a new principal is • Retired after 32 years with Dupont, usual recess of a week or so forerunners by staffers. completed. the writer also was a Christmas tree for committee appointments, Wilmington, DE 19804. At the Efforts are made to retain open house, the public will be "Mr. Persinger has been a farmer for 25 years. He is a member of following organization, it was original headlines and sty-le. tremendous help during our the Scribblers group at Newark Senior reported this week. able to visit the various studio Ce(lter and .has lived in Newark for four If it meets "'(ith the conve areas in pottery, PP.C2ts>g;~ppy, decades.------·------iiieiice·or the -ffresiilihifoffiters, dance, drawing, painting and See PAGES, 7 ..... www.ncbl.com/post/ DECEMBER 30, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 7 NEWARK PosT ·:· COMMENTARY Helicopter parents try to oversee college administrators prevent my daughter from dis- in a change to suspend parking parents and the student got. tions. ~ UPFRONT, from 1 cussing anything with Mom or enforcement during the first week I think my wife and I were But they do a disservice to Dad unless she has the expressed of the semester. decent parents. We did intervene their youngsters when they keep permission of the student. This Delaware's state legislators on our kids' behalf several times. running their lives, telling them parents call her with questions, usually angers the parents who also become targets of helicop And it was extremely hard to what to do, and intervening complaints and requests that she quickly point out that they pay ter parents. Frustrated that their "let go" and see a child treated against the system. They rob their would never had heard a decade the freight. attempts failed to get their child unfairly by the system and not kids of important life experiences ago. (When she was a Resident Frustrated at not getting what into a closed class or a private do anything. But, at some point, in college, a pretty safe environ Assistant at Dickinson, a mother they want from college officials, . dorm room, local helicopter par you have to let your children run ment in which to make mistakes called my daughter to complain the latest tactic used by helicopter -ents call their ·state reps. Of their own lives, take their lumps, and learn from them. that no one had changed a burned parents is turning to state legisla- course, the elected officials can't be taken advantage of, experience out light bulb in her daughter's tors. This strategy was taken to tell constituents to "pound sand" the consequences of failing to act, • When not patting himself on dorm room even though she had an extreme recently in Wisconsin so they have to investigate. And and other developmental experi the back for being a wiser parent given Facilities' phone num when a parent got a parking sometimes officials at UD, Del ences. It's called "growing up." than his helicopter counterparts, ber to the student. The student ticket for illegally parking dur- Tech and Del State grease the Helicopter parents are like my the writer is publisher of this and never called, but did complain to ing move-in day at the dorms in wheel, and the intervening par wife and me - they'r~ simply three other newspapers head Mom ... and she acted!) Madison. Rather than pay the ents get what they want. But more doing what they believe is in the quartered in Newark. The Streits Strangely, the federal privacy ticket, the errant parent lobbied often than not, the state legislator best interests of their children. moved to the Cherry Hill neigh laws enacted in the late 1990s the state legislature, which voted gets the same response that the They do this with good inten- borhood of Newark in 1992. Murder of UD -student dominates police news in 2005 In politics, the April elections· job when he relocated to Florida This "zero-tolerance" policy campus, Nefosky said he expect ~PAGES, from 1 for Newark City Council had to head Duval County Schools. was met with backlash from ed the backlash from students. surprising results. But the wheels of change University of Delaware students "But, in my heart, I knew this the weekend of Dec. 16 brought One councilman made his first turned under Wise's watch who saw the policy as unfairly was the best course of action, out many residents and former tory by winning an election with continue to spin. Taxpayers and targeting them. and I'm committed to it," he residents for a goodbye to the write-in votes. Veteran Newark homeowners living in the dis At a December forum on said. Main Street bar. City Councilman Jerry Clifton trict will be asked to approve a The Balloon's future was announced in March he would new tax referendum to complete uncertain at the start of the year, not seek re-election, leaving the the Transformations and redis as city planners wrestled with race between newcomers Peter tricting started by the former a proposal to raze the build Shurr and Sharon Hughes. A superintendent. ing and construct an apartment last minute write-in campaign Perhaps the biggest, on-going complex on the site. The proj elected Clifton to office, by a story of the year centered on ect, known as Waterstone, was margin of 69 percent. Newark's public safety con reduced from 84 to 54 units, and In November, the city sighed cerns. received approval from the city with relief after years of bated The year started with a • Experienced Doctors council in August. breath when filling began at the string of burglaries and thefts. • Clear Explanations of Procedures The success of several down long-awaited reservoir. By the Burglaries were up almost 20 town events proved at least one end of the year, the 317 -million percent compared to 2004. • Professional & Caring Staff truth in 2005: Newark residents gallon basin held more than 40 The burglars were of a daring • Most lnsurances/HMOs Accepted like to eat. feet bf water, with no problems type, with most break-ins fitting Newark's first Wine and Dine apparent. a pattern. The burglar targeted festival featured 12 restaurants Educational reforms con the homes of senior citizens, and select vineyards. Beer fans tinued at a brisk pace for the entered through a window, ran Fashion Eyewear came from across the mid Christina School District, with straight to the bedroom and took Contact Lenses Atlantic region for the second the relocation of administration only things that could be easily Treatment of Eye Diseases Food and Brew Festival in July. to Wilmington offices and the sold for cash. LASIK Vision Correction The Taste of Newark event, purchase of a new middle school Safety issues came to a head Evening and Same Day Appointments held on Oct. 2, proved to be site in the Pencader Business with the murder of 20-year-old another big success. The city's Park. Lindsay Bonistall, a University second annual food fest sold In September, school super of Delaware sophomore, from Call Today to Schedule more than 650 tickets to a hun intendent Joseph Wise surprised White Plains, N.Y. Bonistall was Your Next Eye Exam! gry crowd, raising $50,000 for the district with his resignation. found strangled in her· Towne charities. Wise had just 20 months on the Court bathroom after a fire rav:: aged her two-bedroom apart ment on May 1. Soon after, the city council approved the addition of five new police officers, vowing to 2000: Aetna plans addition pay for their salary through a property tax increase. The city council also boosted Company plans an addition at its MIDDLETOWN ~PAGES, from 6 safety standards for new city BEAR PIKE CREEK Thorn Lane fire station off Elkton Fox Run Vision Center 5301 Limestone Rd. Middletown S/C apartments, requiring upgraded Fox Run Suite 128 • 239-1933 755 North Broad St. Road in Newark. locks on unit doors, locking bars 0 832-1500 (Se habla Espanol) 376-9200 transition at DSD and we are very The addition to the 16-year-old fortunate to have him in the role of for sliding glass doors, peep NORTH WILMINGTON REHOBOTH BEACH WILMINGTON station has been planned since the holes, exterior lighting and auto 300 Foulk Road 20 Midway UNION PLAZA acting principal until the position is 1980s, according to Aetna spokes Suite 19 Shopping Center 912 N. Union St. locking building entrances, as 654-5693 645-8881 655-8180 filled," said Bosso in a letter to the person John Farrell. " We always Sterck community. well as outdoor security lights in www.simoneye.com knew we would expand there, so public passageways. According to Bosso, Persinger the utilities and approvals were has been a teacher at the Delaware In October, Acting Police in place from the . beginning," he Chief William Nefosky came School for the Deaf for more than explained. 30 years. at crime from a different angle. The more than 4,000 square In the wake of four assaults foot addition will cost approxi in one weekend, officers were mately $600,000- entirely funded encouraged to take enforce Fire station expanding through donations from citizens ment action at large, disorderly Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder and businesses served by the fire parties, absent a complaint by company. 0 l. I •. • neighbors: ' 0 . l')"t ... j. .• l ~· ~· PAGE 8 • NEWARK PosT • DECEMBER 30, 2005 • • 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 versions THEATRE • EVENTS • EXHIBITS • NIGHTLIFE • MEETINGS
ART EXIllBmON 9:30 Saturday, Dec. 31 FRIDAY a.m. . - 4:30 p.m. Runs till Jan. 8, 2006. "The Night BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. Fightin' Blue Hens Before Christmas." An vs. Loyola, Md. Bob Carpenter Center, David exhibit examining many M. Nelson Athletic Complex, S. College Ave., artistic interpretations of Newark. Info., UD1-HENS. the famous poem. $8 for NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 30' adults. $5 for seniors, stu Hot Buffet, Champagne Toast and dancing. dents with ID, and chil Hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. $45 per person. dren, free to children under $85 per couple. Mill Creek Fire Company, 3900 L______-' six. Brandywine River Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington. Info., 994-6361. Museum Conservancy, Route 1, Chadds Ford, MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 7:30p.m. Music Pa. Info., 610-388-2700 or brandywinemu theatre classics directed by David Amado. $55, seum.org. 65, 75. The Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market EXIllBIT 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs till Jan. St., Wilmington. Info., 656-7442. 2, 2006. "Christmas at Hagley." $5 adults, $2 CELEBRATION 7 p.m. New Year's Eve cel children 6-14, free under 6. Hagley Museum ebration with buffet and theatre. Big Band and Library, Route 141, Wilmington. Info., music led by Craig Raymond. Dance the night 658-2400. away! $99. Three Little Bakers Dinner, 3540 ART EXIllBIT 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Three Little Bakers Blvd., Wilmington. Info., 11 a.m. - 5 p.!ll. Saturday. 12- 4 p.m. Sunday. 368-1616 or 3Lbonline.com. MEETINGS Closed Monday. Runs till Dec. 30. Holiday Art Sunday, Jan. 1 Possum Market. The Newark Arts Alliance, 100 Elkton 7239. Rd. Info., 266-7266. "NEW YEAR'S DAY DANCE 2 - 5 p.m. Folk --- - SWEETADEL EXIllBIT 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs till July dancing. 5 - 7 p.m. Pot luck dinner. 7 - 10 p.m. p.m. Singing group. Listeners an 31, 2006. "Centuries of Progress: Ameiican Contra dance. $10 for one dance. $19 for both bers welcome. New Ark United Chur World's Fairs, 1853-1982." $5 adults, $2 chil dances. Arden Gild Hall, 2406 Granby Rd., Christ, 300 E. Main St. Info., 731-5?8 , dren 6-14, free under 6. Hagley Museum and Wilmington. Info., 478-7257. SCRAPBOOKING 7 - 9 p.m. NfuselJ', ~2 Library, Route 141, Wilmington. Info., 658- per child. Glasgow Ref01med Presbyte · 2400. Thesday, Jan. 3 Church, Summit Bridge Road, Glasgq LIVE MUSIC 7 - 10 p.m. Delaware Rag will 834-GRPC. perform. No cover charge. Home Grown Cafe, CHESS NIGHT 6_:30- 8:30p.m. Open chess games for all. Targeted at teen players, but open MS SUPPORT 4 - 6 p.m. MS. Societ}' 126 E. Main St. Info., 266-6993 or home- Headquarters, 2 Mill Rd., WiltningtQii.fWto., growncafe.com. · to all. Newark Free Library, 750 Library Ave., Newark. Info., 731-7550. 655-5610. HOLIDAY SHOPS 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs MOMS CLUB/NEWARK 9:30 through Dec. A market featuring beautiful and Wednesday, Jan. 4 Ark United ChUJ."ch ()f Cl;JJ;:!~t. unique objects created some of the region's Info., 834-15()5. best craftspeople. $8 for adults. $5 for seniors FOLK DANCING 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. $4. Arden STAMP GROUP t p.m. New and children. Brandywine River Museum Gild Hall, 2406 Granby Rd., Wilmington. Info., 200 White Chapel J)r.lnf6 .• Courtyard, Route 1, Chadds Ford, Pa. Info., 478-7257. NEWARK LIONS 610-388-2700 or brandywinemuseum.org. WINTER BREAK CAMP 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 Camp ends today. Spend your vacation learn ing about winter. You'll be amazed about how MENS BASKETBALL 7:30 p.m. Fightin Blue much there is to do in winter. $175. Bellevue Hens vs. UNC Wilmington. Bob Carpenter State Park. Info., 793-3046. Center, David M. Nelson Athletic Complex, S. College Avenue, Newark. Info., UD1-HENS.
ACROSS 56 One of the 96 Part 4 of DOWN 37 "Platoon• 88 Choir 1 Rank Jacksons remark 1 Roy's "The setting member 5 Gregory 58 Mexican ·1 00 "The - of SmaU 38 Bud 91 Magic-show Peck role Mrs. Longest Things• 39 "The sound 9 First 59 Hubbub Day• extras 2 Jai - Bristol .....:o 92 Essence herdsman 60 Ott or 101 Austere 3 TV tycoon ('61 hlt) 93 Pale 13 Make a Gibson 103 Pledge Griffin 41 "An ~pie 95 "Aida" prop point 61 Tasty tuber 104 Hit the 4 Garment 97 Mocks 18 Spread in a 63 Los-, chips feature 42 Dan Rather 98 Ludwig- tub CA 105 Return 5 Hudson and Trini Drake 19 Portrait 64 Dachshund· address? River city Lopez 99 "Jurassic painter like - 107- salts 6 Hard to lift 44 Hammed up Park• Peter 65 Cronies 108 Mozart's 7 Away from GHamlet• stuff 20 Packed the 67 Collar a ~cosi- the wind 45 Prairie wolf 102 Stage pans freight crook tutte" 8 Pole star? 46 Warm 106 Orchestra 22 Restaurant 69 Rocker 109 Artful 9 "Hi, Hor· 48 Winter member freebie Joan 111 Wall Street 10 Simon's "- figure 108 "Pshaw!" 23TV's~- 70 Deranged pessimist in the 49 Tuna type 109 In-crowd Shadows• 73 O'Neill 113 Pressure Park" 50 Mr. 110 Gun the 24 Boxer Max hardwoods meas. 11 Dutch town Hammar· engine 25 Declaim 75 Part 3 of 115 ·Flagon filler 12 Apollo's skjold 112 Expunge 26 Part owner? remark 116 End of mom 53 New 114 Rocker 27 Start of a 76 Sunflower remark 13 Vacillates England Patty . remark by support 124 Damascus' 14 Defense ·campus 115 Battle site of Steve Allen 78 Actress nation plant? 54 Celebrities 1836 31 Whichever Susan 126 Spack on 15 Football . 55 Had 116 Fiber source 32 Klutz 79 Heavy "Star Trek" Hall of in mind 117 Skater 33Aclress metal 127 Neighbor of Farner Jim 57- Mahal Katarina Pitts 81 Proverb 124 Across 16 Rock's- 62 An Apostle 118 "Peter Pan" 34 Firm 82 Bit of 128 Competes Speed- 66 Rustle pirate 38 Yellowstone kindling ' 130 Pile up wagon 68 Surround 119 Louise or hrs. 84 Mao- 131 Artel)' 17 Fumble 70 Sahara Turner 40 Joyce carol -tung implant 21 Actor vision 120 Articulated 85 Praised 132 Famed orca Washington 71 The Koran's 121 Apt 43 Faction passion- 133 Bjorn's 28 Cui-de·- language anagram of 47 Home or ate!y opponent 29 Little one 72 Peaceful "vile" Olin · 87 Teachers' 134 Football's 30 Stand for 74 Gives one's 122 Ingratiating 48 HS exam org. Lavelli Steen word 123 Regensburg 49 Sang on a 89 Tallahassee 135 TV host 34 Heidi's n Note refusal mountain sch. John hangout 80 Beatty or 124 DiSCQn- 51 Bovine 90 Shorten a 136 Healing 35 Parapher· Rorem solate beHow skirt pla.nt nalia 83 Tropical fruit 125 Singer 52 Part 2 of 91 Woods' grp. 137 Canadian 36 "Wild Child" 86 -Plaines, Sumac
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...,.. 2005, from 5 won her first full term over More hoops for hops Ethics investigation that a Delaware State Senate newcomers Arthur Halprin and vote ended the threat to the city's Lorraine Thomas. A member of Despite eliminating protect to move forward Alderman's Court. By a vote of • May 13 the board since January, Howell ed areas in downtown, new res An ethics investigation on City 16-4, the Senate action continues was appointed to fill a vacancy. taurants in Newark will have to Secretary Sue Lamblack is now an exemption in state law that pre City approves jump through a few more hoops being scheduled to go before the vents defendants from transferring - to be able to serve alcohol after city's Board of Ethics this month. Newark Alderman's Court cases new officers - • May 20 the May 23 City Council meet Lamblack will face at least one to the New Castle County Court ing. Council approved a two complaint in the hearing, but that of Common Pleas. Will the addition of five new part change to existing liquor police officers help reduce crime number could increase by June 8. Good Neighbor laws at the meeting. Restaurants The City Secretary is being in Newark? City Council mem will now have to obtain a spe bers believe the answer to that feeds Newark accused of acting unethically in • June 17 cial use permit to serve liquor the April election cycle by Sharon question is yes and on Monday, His selfless spirit has shone anywhere within the city limits. May 9 voted to hire five sworn Hughes, a contender for the City in the Val Nardo's Needy Council's District 2 seat. Hughes City Secretary cleared officers and to pay for their Family Fund for years. He and salary through a property tax initially accused Lamblack of act City Secretary Sue Lamblack a group of dedicated volunteers ing unethically after the spring increase. have fed Newark's families did nothing wrong in the eyes of The police-hiring debate election. Ed. note: Hearing was the city's Board of Ethics. during the holiday season for scheduled for June 13. came to a head at the council years. The group collects food Lamblack faced the board on meeting, a week after the slay throughout the year and parcels 2005 Monday, June 13, after a local ing of University of Delaware it out to different need-based Widespread impact resident and unsuccessful political sophomore Lindsey Bonistall. candidate ftled a complaint about organizations. One of those With the Superintendent's plan Talk of increasing the police recipient groups, the Newark the year in review her behavior during the city's force had been on the table well on its way to transforming April elections. Area Welfare Committee, has the local public schools, possibly for nearly two years, and only taken the opportunity to honor increased after this winter's one of the most significant pieces Nardo as the Good Neighbor of is about to fall into place, poten Finally, an arrest rash of burglaries. But it was the Year. Boundaries under the Bonistall murder that fueled study tially affecting all students in the Newark police believe they the discussion. Christina School District. have the man who raped and Ceremony honors All residents of the Christina In less than six weeks, the killed 20-year-old University troops School District will now have Christina Board of Education of Delaware student Lindsey Christina board an equal opportunity to voice will vote on a plan that will put Bbnistall and then torched her remains intact Soldiers stormed Newark on their opinions on three different into place new school boundaries, apartment. The Newark Police Sunday, May 15. Equipped with options for realignment of the feeder patters, extended Choice announced this week that they George Evans won in District bayonet-spiked muskets, swords options, and hopefully, reduce the A, putting him on the board for a school feeder patterns. Public have charged Newark resident and rifles, it looked like a coup meetings are scheduled to number of transitions students need James E. Cooke, 34, with the sixth time. His opponent, current d'etat gone nistorically wrong. to make through their 13 years of board president Brenda Phillips inform residents of the options girl's murder. But Newarkers had nothing to that will improve grade config public school and get them back was forced to run against him fear. All of the soldiers, with into neighborhood schools. due to a change in election dis urations and reduce the number their dated garb and weaponry, of school changes that students trict lines. Even though she lost were part of the 70th annual will need to make. • June 24 in the election, Phillips will be Memorial Ceremony. permitted to finish out her term • June 10 which expires in 2006. Also FOIA foils council running in District A was new • June 3 Students disappointed The Newark City Council vio comer Paul Falkowski. • May 27 lated the Freedom of Information In District D Beverly Howell After a national search last Act, according to a recent Attorney ing nearly one year, a candidate General decision. Newark resident for Newark High's band direc AI Porach ftled a FOIA com tor has been identified, much to plaint on April 14, arguirig that the chagrin of many of his future the Newark City Council violated students. open meeting requirements while A band director from Florida, discussing the hiring of the city's James Smisek, currently finishing lobbyist, Robert Maxwell. his doctorate at the University of North Carolina Greensboro, will have his name presented to the Christina revising Christina Board of Education next code of conduct week for ftnal-approvru to ftl1 the position vacated by Lloyd Ross's The information age has over retirement in December. taken and passed the code of When it was announced that conduct rules in the Christina interim band director Jonathan School District. "Electronic Wittman was not the selection devices have become a chroniC committee's ftnal choice, nearly problem in the high sch~ols," 100 students protested peacefully said David Sunstrom, assistant in front of the school at dismissal superintendent and chief of staff. "We need to clarify the rules and time on Wednesday, June 1. we are also adding substantive Alderman Court provisions." survives See 2005, 10...,.. Newark officials are pleased
c,%&.0 Furnitli~ A Solid Choice e YEAR END THANK You SALE Full Line of Solid Wood Furniture 10% Off all in stock items Tables & Chairs, Hutches, Bedroom Suites, Desks, Occasional Gene Zabrowski left presents an award honoring the humanitarian Val Nardo as the Newark Furniture, Lawn Furniture Ar~a Chesapeake City, MD Welfare Committee's :'Good Neighbor of the Year." Nardo's efforts via his non-profit Val's Needy Fam1ly Rt. 213, South or Chesapeake Bride• 2nd Ullht Fund helped feed Newark families. 410-885-2572 PAGE 10 • NEWARK POST • DECEMBER 30, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· 2005: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
...,. 2005 , from 9 Balloon with a 54-unit condo building after a last-minute offer • July 1 to reduce Baeurle's parking waiv er from 32 spaces down to 12. Cecil Planners reject Aston Pointe addition • Aug. 5 On Monday, June 20, the Cecil County Planning Commission Frat suspended said Newark developer William Stritzinger would also have to The University of Delaware supply the water before they chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha has -will consider adding another 75 been suspended through spring homes onto the Aston Pointe 2009 after violating the University project. Code of Conduct. The fraternity was found guilty of three charges in the Student Judicial System, Condo counf shrinks including providing false infor If the latest development mation to the City of Newark in the proposed Waterstone about a party on April16, serving Condominium building is any alcohol to underage students at indicator, its builders don't pre that party and allowing an intoxi scribe to the old adage. The con cated, underage student to leave troversial condo building plan the party without providing assis has been scaled back from its tance or a safe ride. original 85 units to 54, a num ber that just might get a vote of School boundary shifts ·approval from ,the Newark City Council. Christina School District administrators released addition al details of the modified plan NEWARK POST PHSTOS BY MATT BASHAM for student reassignment. New • July 8 grade configurations, a new mid Amy and Dr. Peter Roe enjoy a drink along Main Street during Newark's second Food and Brew Festival. dle school and a new elemen Credit giant sold Beer fans came to Main Street from across the mid-Atlantic region for the event. tary school created the need for new attendance boundaries. The Delaware's credit card giant in reading and one percentage in Merchants and restaurateurs were approved plan will go into effect MBNA will be no more by the • July 15 math. pleased with the response and for the 2006-2007 school year. end of the fourth quarter of credited the low humidity with 2005. The company that began high attendance. locally in Ogletown and domi- State buys Deerfield Newark's nearest MBNA • July 29 •Aug.12 neighbor is packing up and leav Stone Balloon condos ing. The Deerfield site, located tabled Another 55-plus plan just outside of the city boundaries Food, brew, good times on Papermill Road, will be sold to Beer friends. came to Main It was back to the drawing surfaces board for Jim Baeurle and his 2005 the state. The 145-acre property, Street from all across the mid A plan to reuse an "older including the golf and tennis club, Atlantic region for the second proposed condominium building, will eventually become part of the Food and Brew Festival held in Waterstone. City Council tabled See 2005, 13...,. the year in review White Clay Creek State Park. downtown Newark on July 23. the proposal to replace the Stone Swim club okayed nated globally has been bought by Bank of America. The comer of So. College Avenue and West Park Place made a splash with the announce Board considers ment City Council had approv~d boundary changes the building to be used as a non profit swim club. Previously the - After six weeks of public conversations, Christina District property housed the YWCA and administrators have made a rec the JCC. ommendation to move forward with one of the proposed options for reconfiguring grade levels • July 22 and student assignment boundar ies throughout the district. Newark waits for street work Newark's Main Street is going Solution to The Post Stumper on to have to wait some time before Page 11. it gets the makeover it was prom ised. City planners had expected to see construction in the heart of the downtown this summer, but because of planning and fund ing issues, that will be delayed indefinitely. Small but steady gains The 2005 DSTP scores released to the public show small but steady gains for Grade 3 stu dents statewide. Grade 3 went up This architect's drawing shows how the approved Waterstone condominiums will fit into the downtown two percentage points in students streetscape. The city council okayed the project in August, nearly a year after the first papers were filed • {llt~~ting or exceeding the standard with the city. . , ''Ill . ·- · · · · · , '· u.q www.ncbl.com/post/ DECEMBER 30, 2005 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 11
SCHOOLS • U OF DELAWARE • LEAGUES Local ·athletes excel in 2005
ond-seeded Spartans knocked off January 7 No. 3 William Penn 35-26 in the Newark boys top Delcastle semifinals before falling to top Newark's junior guard Steve seeded and powerful Caesar Williams collected 27 points to Rodney 52-10 in the champi lead the Yellowjackets to a 59-56 onship match. home victory over Flight A rival Delcastle. The win improved March 4 Newark's record to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in conference. Newark boys win swim title The Newark boys team won its historic, first-ever, state swim January 14 title at the University of Glasgow boys top Christiana Delaware, after claiming victory Glasgow's offense exploded in the final event, the 400-yard for 19 points in the pivotal third freestyle relay. Newark replaces period, while the team's stingy defending state champion defense surrendered only four · Salesianum as the top swimmers points in the quarter, as the in Delaware. Dragons defeated cross-town rival Christiana. 55-44. The March 11 Dragons improved their record to 6-3 overall, while the Vikings State hoops in full swing watched their season record drop Mike Shipman and Paris to 2-9. Home combined for 44 points to lead Middletown to a 72-61 vic tory over Glasgow in the quarter January 21 final round of the Delaware High Hens blow out James Madison School Boys Basketball Junior guard Rulon Tournament. The defending state Washington hit on 7 of 9 shots champs lead from start to finish, - from the field, including six but were unable to put the deter three-pointers, and finished with mined Dragons away for good a career high 20 points as the until the fourth quarter. University of Delaware easily handled James Madison for a 75- March 18 40 Colonial Athletic Association ' men's basketball win. Middletown tops for title Senior Sam Shipman scored 26 points and grabbed 11 January 28 rebounds to lead Middletown to a St. Mark's senior Matt 77-58 victory over Caravel in the Romanczuk dropped a 25-footer title game of the 2005 Delaware to tie the score with time running High School Boys Basketball out in regulation. Then his Tournament at the Bob Carpenter Spartans outpaced Salesanium in Center. The win marked the a second overtime period to Cavaliers second consecutive defeat their Catholic Conference championship. opponents 57-62 before a packed house. March 25 Blue Hen women fall February 4 The UD women's basketball NH_.S boys end Sallies streak squad shot just 26.4 percent from Congratulations are in order the field for the game and St. for Coach Clint Orem and his NEWARK POST PHOTO BY MIKE BIGGS John's forward Angela Clark Newark High boys swim team. scored 25 of her game-high 18 NHS Yellowjackets ended one of Omar Cuff's was one of the highlights of the University of Delaware football season, which saw a home points after halftime as the Red the longest streaks of any kind in game moved to Richmond because of horrible field conditions. Storm got past the Blue Hens for state history. Newark defeated Division I Top 25 Coaches poll. Newark boys fall a 48-42 victory in the first round Salesianum 96-90 to end the Sals' of the Women's National This marks the fifth time in histo Middletown nailed a series of February 25 unbelievable seven-year in-state ry of the Blue Hen women's bas Invitation Tournament. clutch free throws down the winning streak. ketball program that Delaware St. Mark's dominates stretch to help preserve a 66-53 has received a vote and the third St. Mark's continued its end of Flight A victory over host April1 - time the team has received multi season surge with a second-place February 11 Newark. Cavalier's Mike ple votes. Currently the Blue finish in the Delaware High Shipman lead all scores with 22 UD women receive votes Hens are 18-2, 11-0 CAA. School Dual Meet Tournament UD wins. season opener The UD women's basketball points for the contest. The senior and strong showing in the Junior left-handed pitcher team, which has won 16 straight was also perfect from the charity Independent Schools State Brent Gaphardt threw a no-hitter games, received 21 votes in the February 18 stripe for the night, hitting all ten Qualifying Tournament. The sec- ~ ~ t ' t 1 t l,-, ,.~ • • r 't. .. '}, l \.. , I See REVIEW, 12 .... ! I usA TodaWf$rruwat!A y t'· .. ·,, ,, I . free 'thr-Ow atreinpts~ 'I'\ PAGE 12 • NEWARK POST • DECEMBER 30, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· SPORTS and struck out three sides of a with the annual Blue-White Spring league baseball. The Stanford in the 2004 District Two tournament Nov. 4 seven-inning contest for the UD scrimmage. Both teams played to a University junior was drafted yester finals. baseball team, who swept a con 50-50 tie. day by the Arizona Diamondbacks in Newark tops Glasgow ference opening doubleheader the fourth round of baseball's ama Newark's quick-strike offense teur draft. He was also drilfted out of Aug. 12 with Hofstra at Bob Hannah May13 proved to be too much for Glasgow high school by the Tampa Bay Devil Blue hens start ranked No. 10 to handle in a 35-0 route over the Stadium Saturday afternoon. Hens lacrosse makes NCAA Rays, but declined to further his The UF football team, which fin Dragons. The Yellowjackets scored The 16th ranked Blue Hens have career. ished the 2004 season with a 9-4 three consecutive touchdowns on April 8 earned an at-large berth in next mark and berth in the NCAAI-AA their frrst three possessions of the week's NCAA tournament and will quarterfinals, was picked No. 10 in game in the frrst quarter and all on travel to fourth ranked and tourna the Sports Network Pre-season 1-AA frrst downs. This shutout moved the Keith pitches to victory ment No. 5 seed Navy for an opening Newark's baseball program will poll. Yellowjackets to 8-3 The Newark High baseball team game at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium be looking for a new leader next sea improved its record to 3-1 on the in Annapolis. Delaware, the CAA son, and that person will have a young season with a 2-0 home victo regular season champion, will be tough act to follow. Coach Curt Aug.26 Nov. 11 ry over McKean in a non-conference making its third trip to the NCAA Bedford ~nnounced his resignation Atlantic-tO provides stiff com Blue Hens soundly beaten contest Thesday afternoon. Newark's Tournament and its first since the from the position at the end of the petition Quarterback Liam Coen complet Jordan Keith allowed only·three hits 1999 season. just-concluded high school baseball The UD Fightin Blue Hens face ed 21 of 36 passes for 318 yards and in pitching the complete game season. an imposing NCAA 1-AA schedule a touchdown and scored another on shutout. He struck out 10 batters for May20 during the 2005 season. Delaware the ground as No. 8 ranked U of the second straight game, including July 8 has perhaps one of the toughest Mass. Spoiled Senior Day for UD the last five McKean batters. Blue Hens fall to Navy schedules in their division by virtue with a 35-7 Atlantic 10 Football The Navy men's lacrosse team What a great week for Kevin of playing in the A-Ten. Confer~nce victory at Delaware April15 scored six consecutive goals during Mench. Stadium. the second and third quarters and When the hometown guy belts Sept. 16 Long balls lift Newark held off a furious Delaware rally to three home runs in a Major League Nov. 18 Newark batters blasted two long defeat the Blue Hens 9-7 in the Baseball game, it's a good bet that Victory over Lehigh home runs and pounded out eight hits NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse people outside the hometown think lOth ranked University of Newark qualifies for state foot in a 7-5 road victory over Dickinson First Round at Navy-Marine Corps he's pretty good, too. Such is the case Delaware opened its 2005 football ball tournament Thursday afternoon. The Jackets Memorial Stadium. with Kevin Mench. Mench grew up season by rallying for a 34-33 victo Newark finished the 2005 regular defense also made several spectacu in Newark. He played at Newark ry over No. 14 Lehigh at Delaware season with a 49-14 home romp over lar plays in the bottom of the ninth to May27 American Little League, St. Mark's Stadium. Flight A opponent Alexis i. DuPont. prevent a Dickinson comeback. · . High and the University of Delaware . The Jackets finished the season with Glasgow girls win track title The local resident blasted three home Sept. 23 a 7-3 record overall and 5-2 in Flight April29 The Lady Dragons outscored runs last week in the Texas Rangers A, good for third place in conference. Caesar Rodney 102 to 79.3 to take 18-5 victory on the Anaheim Angels. Newark routs Kennett Hodgson wins cup the Division One Girls Division state NHS football team regained its Nov.25 Hodgson Vo-Tech scored a come title in track and field championship July 22 winning touch with a 35-0 victory from-behind, 6-3 victory over Sussex at Polytech High School. It was th~ir over Kennett High at Hoffman Newark wins first round Tech to capture the championship of first title win in eight years: Ticket sales crack 10,600 Stadium. The Yellowjackets offensive the four-team, Stenta Cup bracket of Last year more than 125,000 True explosion continued in a 46-6 home the Delaware Stadium Corporation . Blue fans of Delaware football victory over Dover in the frrst round Cup baseball tournament. The Silver June 3 passed through the turnstiles at Sept. 30 of the Delaware High School Eagles won the Vo-Tech school's Spartans win state crown Delaware Stadium to watch the Newark falls in overtime Division I Football Tournament. division for the third time in five St. Mark's won an unprecedented Fightin Blue Hens go 9-4 enroute to "We had every chance to win this After giving up early points for the years, capturing trophies in 2000 and third straight Delaware High School a second straight Atlantic 10 confer game, but just didn't get it ..done," second straight week, the Jackets 2003. baseball title with a 7-0 victory over ence championship and NCAA 1-AA said Newark coach Butch Simpson went on an offensive rampage, scor Dickinson. Senior left-handed John Tournament appearance. following his Yellowjackets 27-20 ing five, frrst-half touchdowns. May& Dischert was the hero of the game for overtime loss to Middletown. the Spartans. July 29 Dec.2 Riccio shines in Blue-White Oct. 7 Senior quarterback Sonny Ricco June 10 Newark National Seniors advance .Newark to play for state crown completed 13 of 20 passes for 114 The Newark National Little Hens lose conference opener Newark's Yellowjackets advance yards and a touchdown and was the Romanczuk drafted League senior squad advanced to the In the fourth quarter, Towson to their third consecutive state high game's leading rusher with 36 yards Former St. Mark's standout Mark Delaware State Tournament with a University Tigers scored two touch school championship game after _ as the University of Delaware foot Romanczuk has achieved one of his 6--3 victory over New Castle. Their. downs to upset fifth-ranked defeating William Penn 28-6. ball team concluded spring drills life-long dreams: to play major victory avenged a loss to New Castle Delaware in Atlantic 10 football Newark scored three touchdowns, action by a score of 35-31. The Blue one by the defense in the final frame, Hens dropped to 3 - 1 overall and 0 to earn the upset victory. - 1 in the conference. Dec.16 Oct. 14 Newark took the wrappings off Hens move home ga,me the brand new season with a 55-53 UD's home football game against victor over Concord in the opening University of Richmond was moved round of the 17th Annual Kappa to Richmond Stadium due to Klasslc Basketball Tournament. unplayable field conditions at Thbby Newark's senior guard A.J. Woolfolk Raymond Field at Delaware hit a buzzer beater from just inside Stadium. Summer drought, four the arch for the game winning shot. eefe6rate inches of rain the previous weekend and hosting four games in the first 8/ew SJears .&pe five weeks of the season left the field Dec.23 Lunch 11:30-3:00 mostly mud. Serving New Year"$ Eve Dinner 4:00-10:30 Simpson takes baseball post Oct. 21 Newark High School's long-time Make your reservations now! STARTING JANUARY 2 football coach, Butch Simpson, has Jackets pound Charter been named the new head coach of Congratulations to Doug Pope at Union Hotel for winning Bistro Night Newark High running'back James the varsity baseball team. 2nd Place at the National Oyster Cook Off! Snider raced for 325 yards and four Simpson, 57, replaces Curt Monday thru Thursday rushing touchdowns to lead the Bedford, who resigned after 10 suc 4:00 to 8:00 on the Yellowjackets to a 54-18 road victo cessful seasons as the Yellowjackets' Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner Canal Level Porch ry over Charter School of mentor to take an assistant principal Wilmington. position at Christiana High School. Closed Mondays Entrees from $600 to $1395 New Sunday Hours: 12 PM - 8 PM Draft Beer s2oo Oct. 28 Newark wins in Kappa final Regular Dining Room Newark falls in OT Newark's basketball team c:Rt:.1.t:.wation1. ~u99t:.1.!:t:.d . Open 4:30 to 9:00 After losing nine of the last ten remained undefeated following the A Bayard House Gift Certificate games to Newark, William Penn won Yellowjackets exciting 53-52 victory Entertainment In The Tavern Every Friday Night is Always in Good Taste a hard-fought, 21-20 overtime deci over Howard in the championship sion over the Yellowjackets. William game of the 18th Annual Kappa 1282 Susquehanna River Road I Port Deposit Penn improved to 7-0 overall, 5-0 in Klassic Bask:etball Tournament. Historic Chesapeake City Flight A while Newark's record fell The Jackets won all three 410-378-3503 410-885-5040 TolrFree 1-877-582-4049 to 4-3, 2-2 in the conference. games on their home court in dra www.unionhotel-restaurant.com www.bayardhouse.com matic fashion. www.ncbl.com/post/ DECEMBER 30, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 13 NEWARK PosT ·:· 2005: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
...,. 2005, from 10 trict will be augmented this year. "I don't know of any other school district where students and staff industrial site" for age-restricted, can feel as safe and comfort adult condominium community able," assistant superintendent is going to City Council. Lang Jeff Edmison said. Development and the Edwards family want the city to annex approximately 18 acres of land adjacent to Elkton and Otts • Aug. 26 Chapel roads so they can build · 88 condominium-style units for Aston Pointe water persons 55 and older. plan rejected 25 years of Newark developer William Stritzinger suffered a major blow Safety Town in his two-year quest to build a This year Safety Town cel ·golf course community north of ebrated its 25th anniversary with Elkton, just over the Delaware programs about what to do if there line on Rt. 273. Cecil County is a fire, where to cross the street Commissioners voted 3-2 to deny and the importance of wearing a his second request to have the seatbelt. Educating four and five project added to the county's year olqs about the dangers of future public water and sewer fire, unleashed pets and strangers, service area. is what drives Newark's Safety Town each summer. Balloon condo project okayed Nearly a year after the first papers were filed with the city, the owner .of the Stone balloon has permission to raze the land 2005 mark bar and construct a 54-unit condo building called Waterstone the year in review in its place. NEWARK POST PHOTO BY MATI BASHAM • Sept. 2 Safety Town celebrated its 25'h anniversary with programs teaching fire safety. •Aug. 19 Not only at pump Oil prices aren't just making Bike trail stalled the cost of driving more expen A federal bill that funds trans sive - they are increasing the portation programs throughout cost of maintaining a home, too. the state is running into its first Electric rates in Newark have roadblocks just a week after jumped for the second time in being signed into law. The bill two months, totaling a six percent stipulates that 20 percent of the increase. funds must come from the state and DelDOT does not have the matching funds for the much Train hits car anticipated Pomeroy Bike Path. On Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8:56 The project, which was awarded p.m., a vehicle was struck by a $4.7 million, will have to wait CSX freight train near the Deer until a 20 percent match is found. Park Tavern, according to police. The state has until 2009 to come The driver was traveling across up with the financing or the the tracks at West Main Street and money has to be returned. Elkton Road when he realized he needed to be northbound on New London Road. As he attempted Students return to to tum, his vehicle became stuck safer schools and was struck from behind. Security initiatives begun last There were no injuries. year in the Christina School dis- See 2005, 14...,..
PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST BY ADELMA GREGORY-BUNNELL Laura Gleason of Elkton is one of nearly 500 area residents who attended a Cecil County Commissioners' meeting to speak about the proposed Aston Pointe development near Fair Hill Md., and jusf over the Maryland-Delaware border near Newark. : ~~~~~~~~Y ~z:::;==t PAGE 14 • NEWARK PosT • DECEMBER 30, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· 2005: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
..,.. 2005, from 13 restaurants served up their best loved menu items while a dozen businesses offered liquid fare of beer and wine at the second annu al Taste of Newark. • Sept. 9 Townhouses on Homes on Wilson S. Chapel Farm? Newark's Planning Many neighbors have a fear Commissioners recommended a that a proposed 84-townhouse project that would replace High development could be built on the Energy The Gym on South Chapel Wilson Farm, just off Casho Mill Street with 15 rental townhouses. Road. The development, which The complex, known as Bradford could be called Casho Crossing, Place, is slated in an area of the was tabled at the Planning city designated for off-campus Commission meeting until more student housing, which would public meetings could be held. mean that up to four students could live in each unit. Largest grant ever received • Oct. 14 Christina School district announced that it had received Kelly brings new $1.5 million over the next three years to support "New perspective Directions," its plan to improve Celeste Kelly is the newest student achievement. The grant, member of the City of Newark from the Broad Foundation, is the Planning Commission, replacing largest ever received by the dis District 1 's 17-year veteran Joe trict from a national foundation. Wald. Do you dare? • Sept. 16 Do you dare to visit The Scare? Creator Niles Norton and Mississippi town Pascagoula, Miss. was nearly flaHened by Hurricane Katrina. The City of Newark adopted the Mississippi his crew have returned with their adopted town, providing resources and financial support for its recovery. frights to delight Newark resi dents this Halloween season. Pascagoula, Miss., isn't so dif This year the 15-room haunted ferent from Newark, Del. Both • Sept. 23 Police chief leaves house has taken over the former towns are home to about 30,000 Smooth Main Street Chief of Police Gerald Conway Colorado Ski Company building residents. Both flaunt success Main Street won't get the Great day in announced his retirement from at 5 North College Ave. ful Main streets and host com makeover it was promised for the Newark Police department munity events. Pascagoula has 2006, but it will get a fresh community and will join the state as an its Fall Festival. Newark has shave. Perfect weather prevailed last Automated Red Light technician. Community Day. The two towns Just after DelDOT announced Sunday as the City of Newark and At the same time Councilman are quite similar, save one thing. it would not have the money to University of Delaware improved Karl Kalbacher will become a Pascagoula was nearly flattened move forward with Streetscape, on a popular September tradition New Castle County employee as two weeks ago by Hurricane it announced that Main Street - Community Day. Thousands of Director of Redevelopment. His Katrina. Newark City Council 2005 will finally be milled down and residents, students and freshmen career change will not effect his adopted the Mississippi city as repaved. parents poured onto the Green elected position on city council. a sister city, collecting donations and Newark Shopping Center. the year in review for the town in hopes of easing the challenge of rebuilding. • Sept. 30 Wise resigns • Oct. 21 School superintendent Dr. Joseph Wise sent his letter of Energy costs soar resignation, effective Nov. 29, According to online reports, to the Christina School District gasoline prices fell almost Board on Sept. 21. He is relo two cents in the past week. cating to Florida to head Duval CNNMoney reported that the County Schools which is located average price nationwide for a in Jacksonville, Fla. gallon of unleaded gasoline was $2.752. But according to MSN Sewer rates rise Autos, the average price locally was $2.78 Sewer rates are scheduled to jump by 36 percent in the next billing cycle. The jump reflects a Zero tolerance 27 percent increase in costs hand Newark's new acting police ed down by New Castle County, chief, Capt. William Nefosky, has the city's supplier for sewer ser issued his first order: crack down vices. on partiers. In the wake of four assaults during the past weekend - one of which left a man in a coma - Nefosky will urge officers • Oct. 7 to ramp up enforcement of alco hol and noise violations, which Taste of money are often associated with student NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL Mayor Vance A Funk's gigan parties. University of Delaware student Joseph D'Agostino speaks out against the controversial zero-tolerance tic food fest sold out, raising poli~y at jl cJ.ty coup~illlJ~ettng. Nearly 150 students aHended the meeting. $5Q,OOO {or charities, 35 local See 2005, 15 ..,.. , , v t • '. ) • 1 www.ncbl.com/post/ DECEMBER 30, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 15
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...,. 2005, from 14 on Nov. 2. The final decision sits on, neighboring restaurants permit to stay open until 1 a.m. director, Roy Simonson, said the rests in the hand of City Council, can keep bars an hour later. The permit can be rescinded by pumps ran for about 10 minutes when it votes on the matter in No fair, said the owners of council if abused. on Tuesday. "We're following a December. Pat's, Home Grown and the strict process established by dam • Oct. 28 The change would only affect Newark Planning Commission, Reservoir begins to fill officials and URS engineers who apartments with more than two which voted unanimously to rec designed the reservoir for us," bedrooms. Smaller apartment ommend a special-use permit Newark's 317-million-gal Simonson said. "We're doing Priceless property units will keep the original allowance in this situation. lon reservoir began filling on about a foot a day and the first When sale signs went up on requirement of two parking spac If passed by Newark City Tuesday after more than seven foot goes quickly because of the the lot at the corner of S. College es. Larger apartments, those with Council, any restaurant that falls years of studying, planning and elevation." Avenue and West Park Place, three or more bedrooms, would into this category can apply for a construction. Newark's water See 2005, 16...,. people all over town were amazed have to provide a third parking and curious. Longtime residents space. know the historic tract as part of the former Deer Park Farm. Even Newark suspect could fewer are aware that the better known Deer Park Tavern was face death penalty built and named by the owner The death penalty could be of the farm, James S. Martin, in a reality for James E. Cooke. 1851. The 1.6-acre lot for sale has Accused for murdering and a price tag of $1.5 million and is raping 20-year-old Lindsey zoned residential. Bonistall, the Newark man will not be allowed bail as he waits for his September trial. The deci sion was announced at his proof positive hearing on Friday, Oct. 28, where details about the crime 2005 scene were revealed. the year in review
Council divided Low-to-moderate income families will have to wait a bit longer for a financial boost in the housing market from the Newark City Council. Council tabled a controversial plan called lnclusionary Zoning at its Oct. 24 meeting. IZ would require developers to either pro Newark man James E. Cooke vide on-site housing at reduced will face trial next year. Cooke costs for low-income families, has been accused of murdering or contribute to a trust fund that and raping 20-year-old Lindsey would build a low-cost commu Bonistall at her Towne Court It•s hard to quit smoking on your own. You need help. Now we can offer nity. apartment. you the the most successful method for quitting. Free expert counseling • Nov. 4 by phone or In person and-for a limited time only-free nicotine patches. Parking amendment • Nov. 11 gum or other medications. If you're a Delaware resident 18 or older-and proposed Hopes to extend res even if you're a college student or a member of the military living in Builders might have to allow for more parking if they want taurants' hours Delaware-you must enroll in the Delaware Quldlne program to take to construct three or four-bed A few establishments, like .. room apartments in the city of Pat's Pizzeria on Elkton Road advantage of this free offer. Just call us to get s~rted. Newark. and Home Grown Cafe on Main The city's Planning Street, now are required to stop Commission voted to recom serving alcohol at the stroke mend amending current parking of midnight. But depending on requirements at its last meeting which side of a street a business
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...,.. 2005, from 15 that nature,'' he said . • Nov. 18 • Nov. 25 More funding needed Money's not The numbers are a welter of the problem statistics, every one of which was laid out for the Christina School board member George District School Board. But the Evans said he had received calls bottom line is that if taxpayers indicating that teachers are using and homeowners living in the money out of their own pockets district want to complete the to purchase needed school sup Transformations and redistrict plies. ing plan, they need to approve a School superintendent Joseph new tax referendum. The Board Wise said, "there is not one approved holding a referendum excuse" for the district to be on Jan. 26. short of classroom supplies. "If anyone, parents, teachers, any one sees any shortage, we have UD students protest a hotline in place to call the dis UD students crowded into the trict office and take care of it." City of Newark's Council meet ing to protest the city's recently Outdoor lights revamped zero tolerance policy - a program meant to stem vio required lence related to alcohol use. Safety standards for new city More than 100 undergraduate apartments received another students were in the audience boost from the Newark city coun PHOTO BY SCOTI MCALLISTER as John Cordrey, chair of the cil. By a unanimous vote, the The Stone Balloon, a local landmark, closed its doors on Saturday, Dec. 17. Delaware Undergraduate Student council approved an ordinance Congress, said the policy unfair that will require new multi-fam New building director Planners recommend A change in the land use ly targets students playing music. ily dwellings to have outdoor plan would have let Lang "This policy is totally addressed security lights in public exterior named Amstel Square project Development Group move for at noise. It's not addressed at passageways. ward with a condominium proj parties or alcohol or anything of Thomas J. Sciulli, a long The comer of Amstel Avenue time employee of the city of and Elkton Road, home to The ect for persons 55 years of age Philadelphia, was appointed Trap seafood restaurant, may and older on an 18.4-acre site director of building for the city of be getting an update. Newark's adjacent to the Newark Interstate Newark, replacing Ron Sylvester planning commission, by a 3 to Business Park. who J"etired in August. 2 vote, recommended the city Sciulli worked for the city of council approve a rezoning and Change costs money Philadelphia for more than 32 major subdivision on the 1.4 acre years. He is to begin work on or property. The Christina District School around Jan. 23, 2006. The owners would like to Board voted to ask for author construct a new 60-seat facility ity in January 2006 to issue for The Trap, a retail space and bonds totaling $112,449,600. 24 apartments. Residents at the Administration said this amount • Dec. 2 meeting looked favorably on the is needed for a number of proj project. · ects, including the renovation Tax hike okayed and expansion of three high schools and the renovation of Property tax rates will be set four middle schools. at $0.52, an increase of $0.07 or 16.3 percent over last year's rates. The approved budget has several new initiatives, including • Dec. 23 $400,000 to expand public safety 2005 programs. Five police officers, The curtain falls six part-time police cadets, three patrol cars and related equipment the year in review Newark bid farewell to one of· and supplies will be added. its most famous the weekend of Dec. 16 when the Stone Balloon hosted two good-bye concerts. Personnel moves upset Stone Balloon Friday was dubbed "townies Christina District countdown night" and they came 700-strong to hear the Newark-based oldies Changes in school leader A local landmark, the Stone Balloon starts a two-week count band Club Phred perform. On ship are wide-reaching, affect hand were stone Balloon found ing three secondary schools, one down to its closing. Owner Jim Baeurle and fornier owner and er Bill Stevenson and former intermediate school, three middle Newark mayor Hal Godwin. schools, two elementary schools founder Bill Stevenson remarked and the Sterck School for the that the closing would be bit Deaf. tersweet. Council approves Two factors caused many, if Chapel townhouses not all of the promotions and reassignments: Glasgow High • Dec. 17 Big changes will be coming Principal Todd Harvey's decision soon to 162 S. Chapel St., home to apply for the vacant. posi of High Energy The Gym. lnfonnati«< tion at Sterck, and the pending Adult condos hit At its Dec. 12 meeting, the 2006 opening of a new middle roadblock cit-y council approved a major call Jim Roney school and elementary school subdivision and rezoning for and the closing of an intermedi The city council voted 4-2 a 15-unit townhouse complex, 410-920-2710 ate school that will reopen as a against revising the city's com now known as Holly Woods, to middle school. prehensive plan to allow for be buill: on the property. medium to high-density resi Owner Chris Cochran said dential .building in an area rec construction could start as Space p(ovided by Chesapa!lk~ Publil.}hiog ommended for commercial and soon as late January or early • Dec,. 9 manufacturing uses. February. www.ncbl.com/post/ DECEMBER 30, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 17
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• Obituaries are printed free Suzanne R. Arant, of Newark; of charge as space permits. two grandchildren; and two cous Information usually is supplied Richard E. Almoney, 82,U.S. Navy WWII Veteran ins. to the newspaper by the funeral . Richard E. Almoney, 82, of Run Facility for 25 years and Sandy Boles and her husband, A funeral service was to be director. Additional local obitu Newark died Saturday, Dec. the Ciba Geigy Company, Mark, of Newark; and four held on Thursday, Dec. 29, at aries are posted each week on 24,2005. Newport, for five years, retir grandchildren. Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home. the Newark Post web site. The Mr. Almoney was born and ing in 1988. He was a member Services and committal Interment was to be in Gracelawn web address appears at the top raised in York, Pa., and has of the DuPont Country Club. were to be private. Memorial Park. of every right-hand page. made Newark his home for He was predeceased by his In his memory, a contri In lieu of flowers, the fam the majority of his life. He wife, Nina Jo. He is survived by bution may be made to the ily suggests contributions be Catherine Love served his country proudly as his sons, Richard M. Almoney Veteran's of Foreign Wars, 406 made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 a member of the U.S. Navy and David L. Almoney and his West 34th Street, Kansas City, Silverside Road, Wilmington, Catherine V. Love, 83, for Del. 19810. merly of Newark, died Oct. 27, during World War II . .He was wife, Loti, all of Bear; daugh Mo. 64111; or your favorite 2005. a chemical technician for the ters, Lisa Mann and her hus charity. Mrs. Love was born Dec. 10, DuPont Company, Chestnut band, Ron, of Wilmington and • Additional local obituaries are 1921 in West Virginia. She was posted each week on the Newark a member of the Newark Senior Post web site. The web address Center in Newark. appears at the top of every right She was preceded in death by N.J., for 25 years, retmng in ed in 1946. He moved to Newark, hand page. Obituaries of the fol her husband, John S. Love, who 2000. She was a parishioner of James Arant where he worked at the Louviers lowing persons will be posted passed in 1978. She is survived Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Engineering Building for the this week on the web: by her daughter, Joann S. Kinder, Church in Maywood, N.J., and James B. Arant, P.E., 83, of DuPont Engineering Co. He was of Port St. Lucie, FL; and two lived in Maywood for over 50 Newark, died Friday, Dec. 23, a member of the Newark United Catherine Love grandchildren. years before moving to Newark 2005. Methodist Church. Suzanne Mastracchio A graveside service was to be 3 years ago. Mr. Arant was born on Aug. He is survived by his wife, Heather Byrne on Monday, Dec. 26 in Newark She was predeceased by her 2, 1922, where he was raised Jessie V. Arant; two children, Rose Fiori Cemetery. husband Vincent. She was sur as a child by his proud par Gale Ann Trego and her husband, Richard Almoney vived by her son Frank, and his ents, Harry and Irene Arant, in Timothy Trego, of Newark, and Louis Datilio wife, Louise, of Newark, and. El Paso, Texas. He attended the J. Michael Arant and his wife, James Arant Suzanne Mastracchio Vincent, and his wife, Rita, of University of Texas and graduat- Newark resident Suzanne B. Ramsey, N.J.; her sister Pat Mastracchio, 84, died Monday, Policastro; sister-in-law Rose Dec. 19, 2005. Policastro and Virginia Policastro; She is survived by her daugh nine grandchildren; and five great ter, Antoinette Strenk, of Newark; grzndchildren. Rose was also pre and her granddaughters, Jennifer deceased by one daughter and 10 Strenk, of Newark, and Andrea siblings. Strenk, of Camp Hill, Pa. Visitation was to be on Monday, The service and burial was to Dec. 26, and on Tuesday, Dec. be held privately. 27, at the Trinka-Faustini Funeral Service. The funeral service was Heather Byrne to be on Wednesday, Dec. 28. A funeral mass was to follow Newark resident Heather M. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Byrne, 78, died Tuesday, Dec. RC Church. Burial was to be 20,2005. in George Washington Memorial Mrs. Byrne was born Dec. Park. 27, 1926 in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was the daughter of the late Jacob Lumsden and Margaret Louis Datilio Lumsden. Newark resident Louis She is survived by her son A. Datilio Sr., 90, formerly of and daughter-in-law, Richard Philadelphia, Pa., died on Sunday, and Jennifer Byrne, of Newark; Dec. 25, 2005. daughter and son-in-law, Heather He was an ironworker for Good and Jacob Good, of Newark; Local #40 1 in Philadelphia for four grandchildren; and brother, about 40 years. Robert Lumsden, of Scotland. He was predeceased by his She was predeceased by her hus wife, Rita A., in 1999; brother, band, Joseph P. Byrne. Francis; and sister, Rose Urban. The service and burial were to Survivors include his sons and be held privately with the family. daughters-in-law, Raymond J. In lieu of flowers, the fam and Irene, of Newark, Louis A., ily suggests contributions to Jr. and True, of New Hampshire, the Alzheimer's Association of and Ronald G. and Deborah, of Delaware, 2306 Kirkwood Hwy., California; several grandchildren Wilmington, Del. 19805. and great grandchildren. The funeral service was to be Rose Fiori on Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home. Rose M. Fiori, 84, of Newark, Burial was to be private. formerly of Maywood, N.J., died The family suggests contribu on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005. tions in his memory to St. John's Mrs. Fiori worked as a clerk for Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum the Red Carpet Inn in Paramus, Park Rd., Newark, Del. 19711. 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