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94th Year, Issue 28 ©2003 August 1, 2003 Newark, Del. • 50¢ UP FRONT 'It will Making one stop' says person mad By ROBIN BROOMAll By JIM STREIT NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Mayor

NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER T'S NOT for planes, trains, I automobiles. It is for bikes, Excessive towing angers BOUT three years ago trikes, and Nikes. All 1. 7 · Godwin, ordinance in works Awhen I ditched my miles through wooded land, past "Passing Thoughts" three city parks, following Old By ROBIN BROOMAll column on the Opinion Page Newark, connecting the neigh­ (partly because I was tired of bors on the west with shopping NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER my family calling it "Passing on the east. ''IT will stop." That's what Gas") and moved "up front," The James F. Hall Trail was Newark Mayor Hal Godwin has I decided this weekly piece officially opened at a ribbon cut­ to say about the "very aggressive should be positive and, hope­ ting ceremony on Wednesday, Clockwise from top: Various checkpoints along the towing" and "exorbitant" fees being fully, thought-provoking. July 23 at Kells Park. trail will be marked with a poster and "Here you charged to unsuspecting visitors to the Some weeks, I'm successful, Under construction for nearly one year, are" map. Jeffrey Bahnson, 10, rides his unicycle Newark Shopping Center. others I'm not. but a vision for nearly 30 years, the trail is ov.er a balance beam. Lt. Gov. John Carney, At the Newark City Council meeting I have only the first for the city, connecting the Devon­ Charles Emerson, director of Dept. Parks and on Monday night, the mayor, coun­ veered off Binn neighborhoods at Apple Road, run­ Recreation, Allison cilmembers and one Main Street busi­ Swenson, and course a few ning alongside the Amtrak line, to nessperson expressed their concerns Delaware Technology Park at Library Ave. Mayor Hal Godwin times. There cut the ribbon to about the towing policy of First was that rant Mayor Hal Godwin was master of cere­ officially open the Washington Realty, owner of Newark about Sears, monies, welcoming the crowd for two rea­ trail. Kelsey Shopping Center. which drew as sons. Baldwin, 8, Jared In the mayor's words, as a result of many calls as "Welcome to the first trail dedication Baldwin, 3, Andrew "lack of cooperation" from the owner of any column today, Newark's first non-motorized trail," Baldwin, 6, and the shopping center, the Mayor, with the ever has. I cer- Streit Godwin said. "We also celebrate the life Erin Dooley, 5, try See COUNCIL, 20 .... tainly was not and vision of our former parks director Jim out the new bike positive about the Christina Hall." trail. Mayor Hal School Board's handling of "We see Jim Hall's vision in the 29 parks Godwin presided at the Fischer fiasco. and recreation areas around town," the the dedication. My goal is to write a col­ See TRAIL, 15 .... Unusual umn about which some may disagree but no one would be angry. This week, I run the risk of that happening. Saturday

NE of the••• hats I wear is Othat of chair of the morning Downtown Newark Partnership board. And that hat blew off when my head No shopping allowed as exploded, gasping at the cost police search for gunman estimates to complete the CSX bridge mural project. By JIM STREIT One-hundred-thousand dol­ lars to paint a railroad trestle NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER at the entrance to Newark. ONCERN that a search for the Eee-gads!!! armed robber thought to be inside Since, I've learned this is C a Suburban Plaza supermarket a reasonable price tag. The might erupt into a gun battle, one that challenge is funding the proj­ ect. would put both police and citizens at risk, is what guided Newark police See UP FRONT, 18 .... Saturday morning. Minutes after 3 a.m., as the tapes later confirmed, a white male wearing cam­ ouflagued clothing confronted a clerk at the front of the store. Threatened with either a rifle or shotgun, the clerk emp­ tied his cash drawer. "The suspect was not' happy with the amount," Newark Police Department spokesman Sgt. Gerald Simpson said, 7 99462 00002 3 See EAHCH; 17 .... -, ' " PAGE 2 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· POLICE BLOTTER

Can we help? • Police Blotter is compiled Offices: The paper's offices are each week from the files of the NEWARK police said that TGIFriday's restaurant. located conveniently in tt\e Newark Police Department, New Motel clerk on Saturday, July 26, at The employee was not Robscott Building, 153 E. Castle County Police and the 11:33 p.m., two suspects mjured. Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE Delaware State Police by the entered the Sleep Inn, 630 S. The suspects are described 19713. Office hours are 8:30 newspaper staff robbed College Ave., Newark, and as black males, 17 to 20 years­ a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. approached the employee at the old, five feet, seven inches to Phone: (302) 737-0724 at gunpoint counter. five feet, nine inches tall. Both One asked about the cost of were wearing black jeans and Facsimile: (302) 737-9019 a room. As the employee began black shirts. e-mail: [email protected] Robbery Saturday to access the computer, the sec- Persons with information To subscribe: Call 737-0724 or ond suspect produced a hand- about the crime are asked to 1-800-220-3311. Cost is night gun and demanded money. The ..call Newark police Det. Rubin. $15.95 per year to New Castle employee complied and the 366-7110, ext. 135 or anony­ County addresses. To begin a suspect suspects fled with the cash. mously to Crime Stoppers at 1- subscription, simply call. . Police said they were last 800-TIP-3333. seen running toward the nearby To place a classified: Call 737- 0724 or 1-800-220-3311. nabbed To place a display ad: Call 737- 240 Chapman Road. a female robbery suspect. area on Elkton Road, towards 0724 or 1-800-220-3311. EWARK police are con­ On Thursday, July 24, at 10:50 Newark police reported that Elkton. p.m., police reported that two on Sunday, July 27, at just after 1 N tinuing their investigation A witness alerted the Cecil HE STAFF of the Newark Post is black males entered the hotel and p.m., a 17-year-old Northeast, County Sheriff's office and they Teager to assist readers and advertis­ of an armed robbery that occurred in the Pathmark parking displayed a handgun. One of the Md., female reported that she was were able to stop the suspect's ers. Reporters, writers, editors and sus-pects jumped over the sales seated in the passenger seat of a vehicle and recovered the stolen . salespeople can be contacted as listed: lot, located at 100 College Square vehicle driven by her boyfriend. Shopping Center in Newark. One counter and confronted the clerk. phone. James B. Streit, Jr. is the publisher The man removed an undisclosed They were stopped at a traffic Newark police have obtained of the Newark Post. He sets policies and arrest has been made. Last Saturday, July 26, at 5:40 amount of currency from the cash light at the intersection of Otts warrants charging Tonya M. manages all departments in the Newark drawer and both suspects fled on Chapel and Elkton roads when a office. Call him at 737-0724. p.m., two men, one, 22, of Morris, 32, of the unit block of foot, police said. vehicle pulled up next to their Clipper Court in Newark, with Marty Valania prepares the sports Newark, and the other, 19 of car. Police were told a female got pages of this newspaper. The sports Carneys Point, N.J., were robbed The suspects were described robbery second degree, offensive as black males, 15-19 years-old, that vehicle editor is seldom in the office. however, at gunpoint by two suspects in the out of and touching, and criminal mischief. he checks in frequently. Leave mes­ five feet, one inch to five feet, six approached the victim. sages for Marty at 1-800·220·3311. Pathmark parking lot. The victims told police that inches tall, with medium builds. The suspect, who was a Motorcyclist dies Kathy Burr is the office manager they were walking from their Anyone with information stranger to the victim, said she in crash with pole and editorial assistant who processes vehicle in the parking lot to the about this crime is asked to con- needed directions. The victim, most press releases. She prepares tact Delaware State Police Troop who was talking on her cell Pathmark when a man yelled out New Castle County Police are obituaries and People briefs. She is 2, 834-2620, ext. 4. phone at the time, asked the sus- one of the men's Qame. investigating a single-vehicle assisted by Ginni Buongiovanni. pect to wait a minute, police Contact them at 737-0724. Both victims then walked over fatal crash that occurred in Bear. to speak to the caller when a sec­ Quick action leads reported. On Saturday, July 26, at 8:20 Robin Broomall is a staff reporter. The suspect then assaulted the p.m., county police raced to the Reach her at 737-0724. ond man sitting in a parked vehi­ to arrest of robber cle displayed a handgun and victim in the head and took her area of the 3100 block of Old Phil Toman has been the paper's demanded money from both vic­ Quick action by a neighboring cell phone. The suspect then got County Road after learning that a arts editor since 1969. Well-known in tims. One man turned over an police agency led to the arrest of back into her vehicle and fled the motorcyclist had struck a tele­ the arts community, he writes his phone pole. weekly column from his Newark home. undisclosed amount of cash to Leave messages for him at 737-0724. the pair before both suspects fled When police and paramedics the area in a 1987 white Nissan arrived, they found a 1991 Harley Other contributing writers include Davidson and the operator near Chuck Ballard, Jack Bartley, Tracy with Delaware license plate Bachman, Elbert Chance, Jon Deakins, 404142. The victims were not 1 the pole. The 54-year-old Marvin Hummel and Mackenzie Streit. injured. " !~~~. I~!~~'"«!. !~!'"~m Northeast, Md., man was pro­ Leave messages for them at 737 ·0724. Police described one suspect INVESTIGATIONS CRIMINAL CHARGES nounced dead at the scene. as a white male wearing white zooz Z003 THIS zooz Z003 THIS Police said their investigation Ed Hoffman is the Newark Posts PART I OFFENSES TO DATE TO DATE WEEK TO DATE TO DATE WEEK advertising director and manages the pants, a white t-shirt and a red revealed the operator was travel­ Murder/manslaughter 0 0 0 1 local sales team. He can be reached at 1· · and blue hat. Investigation led to 0 0 ing east on Old County Road and Attem~ted murder 0 2 1 0 0 0 800·220-3311. the arrest of the one suspect, 3 . failed to negotiate a turn, -which Zachary E. Murphy, of Newark. Kidna~ 1 0 4 2 0 caused his motorcycle to leave Jim Galoff services automotive Rape 7 3 1 0 1 0 advertising clients in the Newark, Bear, Police said they were able to the roadway and strike a tele­ Unlawful sexual contact 7 6 1 0 1 0 phone pole. Glasgow and Routes 40/13 area. Call him learn Murphy's whereabouts and Robbery 29 38 1 32 23 0 at 1·800·220·3311. took him into custody without Aggravated assault 3 12 0 6 15 0 At press time, police were Betty Jo Trexler sells real estate incident, following surveillance Burglary 101 95 5 18 9 0 withholding the operator's name advertising. She can be reached simply in a parking lot of a restaurant on Theft 526 526 22 143 130 4 until next of kin can be notified. by calling 1·800·220·3311. Rt. 273. Auto theft 80 80 2 1 . 6 1 Jenifer Evans sells ads in· the Murphy was charged with Arson 3 ' 2 0 0 2 0 Safe disappears downtown Newark area. She can be robbery first degree, attempted TOTAL PART I 757 767 33 204 190 5 reached simply by calling 1·800·220· robbery first degree, and conspir­ Police believe thieves may 3311. acy second degree, and was PARTIIOFFEIIISES have stayed in a business after Other assaults 235 173 4 192 137 6 closing, then removed a safe con­ Tim Moore sells ads in the Route 40 arraigned and committed to corridor. He can be reached by calling 1· Gander Hill Prison in lieu of Receiving stolen ~ro~r!)t 3 3 0 19 22 2 taining a large amount of cash 800·220·3311. $12,000 secured bail. Criminal mischief 445 409 11 64 53 1 and checks. Wea~ons 8 9 0 46 50 0 The theft at Interior Our circulation manager is Mary Newark police are still active­ ly searching for the second sus­ Other sex offenses 8 8 0 3 0 0 Alternatives Outlet, 1325 Old Ferguson. For information regarding Alcohol 204 305 4 401 466 9 subscriptions, call1·800·220·3311. pect, described as a Hispanic Cooches Bridge Road, was dis­ Drugs 74 87 2 178 171 3 male, about 18-20 years-old, six covered at 9:13 a.m. on The Newark Post is published Friday by Noise/disorderly ~remise 335 300 9 215 156 4 Wednesday, July 23, when Chesapeake Pub/isning Corporation. News feet tall, skinny, mustache and Disorderly conduct 692 707 35 68 81 3 and local sales ojftces sre located in the scruff on chin and last seen wear­ employees arrived for work. Robscott Office Center, 153 E. Chestnut Tres~ass 90 83 7 32 15 2 Police said there were no HiU Rd, Newark, DE 19713. AU advertising ing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. All other 538 451 25 207 248 1 and news are accepted and printed only at Persons with information TOTAL PART II 2632 2535 97 1425 1399 31 obvious signs of forced entry. the sole discretion ofthe publisher. The Police were given copies of the Newark Post is a proud member ofthe about the crime are asked to call Maryland-Delaware-D. C. Press Association, Newark police, 366-7110, ext. MISCELLANEOUS business' alarm log. Investigation Suburban (Vewspapers ofAmerica, the 135, or to Crimestoppers at 1- Alarm 1022 833 38 0 0 0 is continuing. National Newspaper Association and the Downtown Newark Partnership. 800-TIP-3333. Animal control 434 418 15 21 21 0 Recovered ~ro~er!)t 171 144 3 0 0 0 Curfew? What curfew? POSTMASTER: Send address Residence Inn site of Service 5753 5477 157 0 0 0 changes to: Newark Post, 153 East Sus~icious ~erson/vehicle 659 543 24 0 0 0 Newark police said two Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE another motel hold-up TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 8039 7415 237 21 21 0 teenagers, 15 and 16, ran when 19713. Periodicals postage paid at they saw a police officer outside State police detectives are THIS WEEK ZOOZ ZOOZ TO DATE THIS WEEK Z003 Z003 TO DATE the Acme market at 100 Newark, Del., and additional offices. investigating a robbery that TOTAL CAUS 585 18157 563 17155 occurred at the Residence Inn, See BLOTTER, 16 ..... www.ncbl.com/post/ AuGusT 1, 2003 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 3 NEWARK POST ·:· IN THE NEWS Recent UD grad new parking chief

By MACKENZIE STREIT for me to get involved in local government. I'm very happy in NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Delaware, and I love Newark," he said, "and I am very happy HERE is a new face in the with the management style at the T division of the city that planning office, so that was a deals with the dreaded "P" strong positive." word. Andrew S. Haines is "I am so happy to have him on Newark's new Parking my staff. He is very, very bright, Administrator and will lead the energetic and enthusiastic," said reconstruction of municipal lots, Maureen Feeney Roser, Assistant changes in payment systems and Planning Director, of.her newest other lot improvements. employee. "He has been able to "Ever since I was in high motivate the staff- they are using school, I knew I wanted to be computers, which they have involved in government," Haines never done before. He has the said. computer-technology savvy to Originally from Shippens­ push the Parking Department for­ burg, Pa., Haines earned his ward. Andrew is the one to do bachelor's degree in politics from it." Ursinus. The new administrator is He worked with Delaware's aware of the challenges facing .NEWARK POST PHOTO BY MACKENZIE STREIT House of Representatives in him. "No one is ever happy with AndrewS. Haines, the new Parking Administrator, stands outside of the new Parking Office on the sec­ Dover, then he interned in the parking. No one comes in and ond floor of the Galleria on Main Street. He knows he's taken on a tough job. "No one is ever happy with City of Newark's Planning says 'thanks, I found a parking parking," he said. Department. space'," he said. After graduating from the "There is a misperception that he's going to be really great." young, new administrator to gests. University of Delaware this year it is difficult to find a parking Customer service will be a pri­ supervise a staff that includes Haines also looks forward to with a masters degree in public spot in Newark," he said, "I want ority for Haines. Parking division long-term employees. working with the businesses administration, Haines began the to help to make people more employees are sporting new uni­ "I try to lead by example. I downtown and invites any resi­ job with the city. aware of where parking is, how forms that identify them as wanted to make the people I work dent or business operator to visit "For my senior paper, I did a to use it, and let them know we sources of information about with to be part of the change," he the city's new parking office on study of the workload and struc­ have enough parking to support parking. He hopes to increase on­ said, "I need employees like Jim the second floor of the Galleria ture of Newark parking. When the downtown economy and line access to information about Pennington, he's been · here 30 on Main Street. (former long-time parking businesses in Newark." parking in Newark and will work years, I've been here three "From 8:30 to 5, the door is administrator) Hank Ross "Andrew is always available to decrease what he called the months." He hopes to create an open. If you have a question or resigned, I took over his job part to answer merchants' questions," perception that there is no park­ environment where experienced concern, please come in," Haines time." Haines said. reiterates Feeney Roser. "He has ing in Newark. employees will feel comfortable said, "I like helping people solve "This is a great opportunity not failed to impress me. I think Haines said he is ready as a to question changes Haines sug- problems." -No action now Newark's okay, but 'Meals' on landlord ·suit volunteers needed in county By ROBIN BROOMALL for a leaf collection area in' Iron By MACKENZIE STREIT lunch delivery. They are get­ People can volunteer once or Glen Park. ting food, just not a hot meal twice a month. It is not such a NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER • Approval to raise the annu­ NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER every day. They are getting time consuming thing," al rental fee from $55 to $70 for five frozen meals once a week, Lenhoff added. At the Monday, July 28, multifamily dwellings. . EWARK'S Meals on which takes away the daily According to Lenhoff, there Newark City Council meeting, • Approval of a first reading NWheels site is lucky. human contact that is so · are about 120 people who cur­ councilmembers met in execu­ for two traffic control items: a There are enough vol­ important to our program," rently receive meals from the tive session for 40 minutes before "no left tum" from a subdivision unteers to deliver their meals, Pogue said. Newark site. There are about convening the public meeting. known as Madeline Crossing but the New Castle County "We continually recruit, but 250 volunteers currently. In that closed session, they onto Elkton Road, and a fully home-delivery meal program we need more volunteers," Even though it seems like a discussed litiga ion in the land­ actuated traffic control device at isn't quite as fortunate. Pogue explained. "In any large amou~t of volunteers, the lord vs. city court case and deter­ Barksdale and Apple roads. 'There has been an increase given day we need about 100 number may be misleading. mined "no need for further • Appointment of Ron Smith in the need for services," said volunteers to deliver the meals ''The number seems mis­ actions at this time," Mayor Hal to the Town and Gown Erica Pogue, Project Director to about 700 clients." leading because people do not Godwin announced at the start of Committee. of City Fare, the organization Karen Lenhoff, the Meals come all the time. Many cor­ the public session. • Appointment of Robert that facilitates the Meals on on Wheels Coordinator at the porations send volunteers, but Other actions taken by City Detwieler to serve as alternate on Wheels program for the coun­ Newark Senior Center site, the corporate volunteers some­ Council at the meeting include: Property Maintenance Appeal ty (with the exception of the said, "Five or six more volun­ times only come once every • Approval of an increase of Board and as member of Board City of Newark). teers would be great for us." three months," Lenhoff said. $38,620 in the contract with URS of Sidewalk Appeals. "We've had to cap the num~ Volunteers are always needed. The involvement of corpo­ for a leak location survey related • The council scheduled Aug. her of clients. We have 21 "It is not something people rations has decreased recently to reservoir construction. 25 for a public hearing for the people waiting to have daily have to do every week. See MEALS, 5 .. • Approval of $39,250 con­ 2004-2005 capital improvement tract with R. Julian Enterprises budget. PAGE 4 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM THE UNIVERSITY

AT FORMER GIRLS INC. SITE HERE New facility will host 237 children AREN L. RUCKER, the rooms will serve many purposes. network of families through IGirector of UD's new "There are four dimensions to informal get-togethers. arly Learning· Center the ELC-quality child care, The school also will provide (ELC) on Wyoming Road in research, family services training teaching, learning and research Newark, is literally coming in on and education for the community, opportunities for UD fac;ulty and the ground floor. Not only· will and undergraduate education and students. "The ELC will enable she organize and staff the center preservice training," Rucker said. us to follow children's progress and help set its goals and stan­ "It's exciting to plan a building for several years as they grow up dards, she also is in.volved in that meets the needs of all of at the center," she said. planning the physical layout of these constituents. A multidisciplinary project, the building to accommodate "The most important con­ ELC is part of the College of staff, students and , 237 children stituent is the children," she said. Human Services, Education and from six-weeks to 12-years-old. "Respecting· children and follow­ Public Policy, and Rucker will be ·The center will be located in ing their interests is the key 'to working with Michael Gamel­ the former Girls Inc. building and quality child care." · McCormick, associate professor renovation will begin this sum­ The children enrolled at ELC of individual and family studies mer. The building will be gutted will have diverse backgrounds, and director of the Center- for and reconfigured to accommo­ and 20 percent will be children Disabilities Studie~, and ELC's date 30 infants, 48 toddlers and with special needs. Program Council with Gamel­ 84 preschoolers. An additional75 Rucker said her goal is to McCormick and representatives school-aged children will be at make ELC a model child-care from cooperative extension, edu­ ELC before and after school and center that goes beyond the stan­ cation, individual and family during summers. dards for accreditation and can be studies, nursing, physical therapy Facilities will include 22 used for training child-care and psychology. classrOOJ11S, a kitchen, two thera­ providers, as well as discovering Only 5-7 percent of child-care py asses'sment rooms, a parent what programs work best for centers are accredited nationwide meeting room, a parent resource children and their families. She and getting ELC accredited by also wants to create a conllimnity the National Association for the room, a half gym, offices and PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST • UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PHOTO obsenration and teaching areas at the center, making it more than Education of Young Children Karen L. Rucker, the director of UD's new Early Learning Center, where students and others can see a place to drop off and pick up . See CENTER, 5 .... the children in action. Some children for. day care, creating a reviews building plans for the Wyoming Road facility. Bookstore mural .highlights uo·s heritage By JERRY RHODES Amy E. du Pont and Pierre Samuel du Pont also are featured. SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK. POST The mural is flanked by images of some of the more than 100 stu­ new mural featuring dents, many in native dress, bear­ A familiar and historic UD ing state and international flags scenes and symbols, as as part of the September 2002 well as portraits of some of the rededication ceremony for P.S. l!niversity of Delaware's most du Pont Hall, named in honor of generous friends, makes the UD one of UD's most generous bene­ Bookstore on Academy Street, factors. Newark, a must-see stop. Also included are classroom Created by Keith Heckert, an scenes and sports images-both art director in UD's Office of old and new-that highlight the Public Relations, the mural is 27 rich academic and athletic her­ feet wide and 7 feet high. It spans itage of UD. two walls of the stairway con­ Other bookstore · locations necting the upper and lower lev­ include the YoUDee Shop in the els of the UD Bookstore in the Trabant University Center, fea­ Perkins Student Center. turing art supplies, clothing, mer­ Among the 40-plus display chandise and general supplies, items featured in the colorful col­ and Hen Essentials, located in the lage are images of campus build­ Fred Rust Ice Arena, which ings, such as Memorial Hall and offers ice hockey and figure skat­ Mitchell Hall, familiar to genera­ ing-related clothing and mer­ tions of UD alumni. as well as chandise. newer structures like Alfred "We wanted to represent the Lerner Hall, home of the Alfred diversity of UD through the his­ Lerner College of Business and tory of UD," Heckert said. "We PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST • UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PHOTO Economics. also wanted to focus on books, University of Delaware bookstore general manager Cosmo Oliveri stands in front of a new mural featur­ Images of UD benefactors See MURAL, 5 .... ing familiar and historic UD scenes and symbols. www.ncbl.com/post/ AUGUST 1, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 5 NEWARK Posr ·:· IN THE NEWS FRASER ONE OF ONLY THREE CARRIERS DELIVERING MAIL HERE Volunteers sought Postman tallies 50 ears .... MEALS, from 3 . Lenhoff urged people to vol­ Y unteer. "It is so rewarding to by being a know you are doing something so E's a Gold Card holder­ all of Newark, delivering mail with corporate downsizing. helpful - people need the food," Union member twice a day by foot, six days a H and the first in Newark. In contrast to the corporate she said. "People rely on our for 50 years. Bill Fraser, of Newark, week. When he started, there was volunteers, Lenhoff said the indi­ service. The participants look for Fraser start­ one postal truck; when he retired, became the fust of the National vidual volunteers work at least the volunteer. They may be the ed working at Association of Letter Carriers, there were 68 trucks. once a month, if not more. only person they see that day." Branch 177, to reach the honor, the Newark For more than 31 years, Fraser "People get close to the partici­ Post Office in Volunteers only need to spend held a variety of positions with pants, you want to go see them," an hour to an hour and a half to December the local post office, retiring in Lenhoff said. 1944, earning complete a route. 1975. Fraser and his wife, Alice, The Meals on Wheels pro­ "When I first started, I had no 65 cents an have been Newark residents for UD center gram in Newark has not grown idea there were so many people hour. He 57 years. significantly over the past few out there who could not get food worked seven years; however, the volunteer .... CENTER, from 4 days a week, Fraser or go to the store to buy gro­ NSC celebration participation has decreased, said ceries," Lenhoff added. with split shifts Lenhoff. This has been a gradual "We have a very dedicated of 5 to 9 a.m., a short break, then (NAEYC) after the mandatory The public is invited to "It's decline, especially in the sum- group of volunteers. They find 3 to 8 p.m .. There was no such year's waiting time is a priority, Good to be First" on Tuesday, mer months. · - they form a bond with the people. thing as overtime. His first duties Rucker said. Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. at Newark Many volunteers are unable Volunteering is its own reward," included dispatch and collec­ Rucker received her bache­ Senior Center, 200 White Chapel to continue on their regular Pogue reiterated. lor's degree in education from tions, getting mail bags on and Dr., to mark Delaware's first routes because they are on vaca­ off the trains going through town. For information on the Meals UD in 1976 and her master's nationally accredited center. tion. For example, Lenhoff on on Wheels program in Newark, degree in family support studies When Fraser was promoted to For information, call 737- Monday said she still did not mailcarrier with his own route, he call 737-2336; in New Castle from Nova Southeastern 2336. have three routes covered for County, call421-3731. University. She was named an was one of three carriers serving Friday due to vacation schedules. Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1990. She brings many years of experience to ELC, and she will draw upon her background in all phases of child care-from building and budgets to training personnel and work­ ing with different agencies and organizations-in her new posi­ tion. Currently Rucker serves on the board of the Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children and is an adviso­ ry member on various commit­ tees related to children and their families. ELC plans to open in June 2004. Mural on view on Academy Street .... MURAL, from 4 with images of students studying and scenes from the interior of Morris Library. Our goal was to balance the sports heritage and spirit of UD along with its tradi­ tion of academic excellence." Bookstore general manager Cosmo Oliveri said that when Barnes and Noble was approached about taking over UD bookstore operations, an "Stuffy. Stale. Cramped:' Sound like any business architect from the company visit­ ed the store in the Perkins meeting you've been to lately? You won't ever Student Center. "He felt that some kind of mural would get that feeling when you meet at Embassy enhance the image of the Suites in Newark. We have plenty of meeting University Bookstore," Olivieri said. and breakout rooms-and a soaring atrium EMBASSY SUITES Olivieri also said bookstore patrons who have seen it spend a where attendees can relax, have lunch and not HOTEL" lot of time trying to figure out the names of the persons or build­ ever feel cooped up. Meeting here is like a Newark/Wilmington South ings featured in the display. "I think it is absolutely beau­ breath of fresh air. Any time you need it. Let tiful," Olivieri said. "Each day you notice something different us help you plan your next meeting. about it." For more information on UD Bookstore operations, call 831- 654 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19713 • 302-368-8000 3090 or visit www.embassysuitesnewark.com www. udel.edulbookstore/. PAGE 6 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

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PAGES FRoM THE PA)f OFTHEArriC News as it appeared in the Newark Post throughout the years 'Increase paper's value to Newark and the State' • August 1, 1928 The Post Publishing Company buys paper Beginning with this issue, The Newark Post will be owned and published by The Post Publishing Company, and edited by Charles B. Jacobs, Jr. The Post Publishing Company believes· that The Newark Post, founded in 1910 by Everett C. Johnson, is an important and valuable institution in the town of Newark, and is an effective medium for promoting the ideas, ideals and ambitions of the founder of the paper. AMUSED. CONFUSED. BEMUSED The Post Publishing Traffic cases Company hopes that it may be able to increase the value · Monday was a big day of The Post both to the State for traffic violators in and to the town of Newark. · Squire Thompson's court, four of them leaving assess­ A dubious triumph ments, one on two charges. Mail delivery now William Feldman drove a By MARVIN HUMMEL one place at the but visible reaction to that. covers entire town truck 55 miles an hour on altar, they managed In due course, I met both sets of to fit their slender parents, who were "very nice." Postmaster William H. the Lincoln Highway, all NEWARK POST COLUMNIST unaware thatthe car follow­ selves into it. But there was a "something" in Evans, of Newark, was HEY FIRST MET at the (There was some the room: like the faintly unpleasant authorized, yesterday, by ing him contained Superintendent of State T chapel altar: he had been in grumbling from smell a bottle of milk gives off the the Postmaster General to the last row on the Epistle their altar-neigh­ day before it officially and recogniz­ inaugurate a new mail Highway Police Reynolds. · After trailing Feldman side, and she had been in the first bors, but it didn't ably "turns" sour. delivery schedule, which row of the Gospel side. There was bother them. And it In circulating around the room, I went into effect this morn­ for a considerable distance, the superintendent drew up one space open at the altar, and, certainly didn't Hummel couldn't get any plausible reason for ing. with a modest hand signal, . he bother me.) the whiffs I was getting. Everybody Under this new schedule, alongside and made the arrest. offered it to her. With a smile more And after their degrees (her first has a bunch of degrees: the letters of every portion of the Town radiant than his nice gesture really and his second) were firmly in their academia's alphabet soup were pret­ of Newark, within its corpo­ deserved, she accepted. hands and on their resumes, they ty equally distributed behind all four rate limits, is receiving mail • August 4, 1988 Sometime dunng the intervening asked me if I would perform their names and they spelled out "suc­ delivery service. Waste poses threat week, they must have held several marriage ceremony. Delighted. cess." It was announced in conferences about their seating During the appropriate counsel­ Money? Another well-known Washington, that on August The issue of household arrangements because from that ing sessions, I sensed a slight shad­ "rub!" No, while one family pre­ 31, sealed proposals for hazardous waste is now Sunday on, they always sat together ow over their happiness, and I ferred Lincolns and the other family construction of a post office only marginally being and always received communion developed a sneaky feeling of its preferred foreign luxury cars ("bet­ building at Newark, will be addressed by the State of together. source -parents. I mentioned what I ter engineering"), those differences opened at the Treasury Delaware. After he graduated and went off always do: That they were a new were footling. And both had several Department. However, the problem.of to graduate school, he returned entity responsible first to each other; lovely homes, one of which had The Government now disposing of the waste could whenever he could wriggle out time and that the moment Daddy "gave waves lapping its pier at the lake owns a .site at Main and become a major environ­ from his studies. I noticed that they her away" and walked back to the and the other had surf slapping its Center streets and the build­ mental concern in the had begun to sit even closer when in first pew, he and his wife should oceanfront. future. , ing will be erected there church, and even if there were only accept the new union as the primary That old bugaboo, different reli­ with the main entrance on Household hazardous one for their daughter and theif'new gions? Since her family 'preferred to Main street and a side waste consists of such items son-in-law. The shadow moved absent themselves from the entrance on Center street. as plants, oils, car batteries, • A retired clergyman and a teacher closer. · Episcopal church and his family had Editor's note: See this pesticides, herbicides and since 1972, Hummel has contributed. Of course, I added, SO!Jletimes made a lifetime commitment to "new" postal building in cleaners. to the Newark Post for more than two the family of the groom has reluc- · ignoring their Presbyterian roots, "Out Of The Attic" photo at decades. He has lived in Delaware tances, too. There was an unstated See HUMMEL, 7 ...,_ ..•.•.....•.•••.•.•.•.•.•.•.• right. See PAGES, 7 ...,_ since 1959:· " 7 • ·' • '· www.ncbl.com/post/ f\ucusT 1, 2003 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 7 NEWARK POST ·:· OPINION & COMMENTARY 'Sectarianism had once more reared its ugly pinhead' pie's getting more degrees and the other "I am a Presbyterian." Letters to the editor ~ HUMMEL, from 6 substantial promotions, they also The mother of the child had had a beautiful baby girl. And diplomatically pinned up the I also want to compliment religion wasn't a true, major con­ they brought her home for me to baby's diaper with one of each • Correction Robin Broomall's profess~on­ cern. (But all four people found baptize and their families to wit­ denomination in an odd, ecu­ Editor's note: We received alism. She was polite and rrie suspect, though, because nei­ ness. menical attempt to keep the this correction to a Lifestyle responsive to us and she ther "kid" had shown any tenden­ As I received the child from peace. feature in last week's edition: wrote a great article. Thank cy toward "religious fanaticism" the mother and performed the As we were leaving the serv­ "The young men in the you, Robin, for writing an before meeting me. And both historic and holy rite, the baby let ice and I espied the grandmo~ 1978 photograph (page 8, bot­ article that really expresses families cited the children's wor­ loose a scream of obvious pain. · and the quiet, precious child, I tOm) with Coach Ray the sense of caring and com­ shiping "every Sunday" as a dis­ (Change that to "agony.") It was fully expected a torrent of criti­ Ciesinski were incorrectly munity that are such a funda­ turbing if not alarming phenome­ unrelenting, unending. cism-that I had wantonly and identified. mental part of our whole play non.) The wail was not from my willfully abused the child. They are, from left, Andy process. Slowly but clearly, it came "new" hands or my cold hands or Instead, grandmom shouted in Klemas, Chris Martin and Tim out: "Daddy's little girl" was sudden-hunger spasms or a sop­ delighted, total triumph, "I knew Miles. They were Blue Hen Any community newspaper grown up-and that wasn't sup­ ping-damp diaper-this child was it. I knew it. I just knew it. The 'I Conference cross-country receives many letters over the posed to ever happen and now in trouble. My first thought was am an Episcopalian' pin had champions." course of a year. The number per this· rough beast of a boy was that this was a baptism and not an opened into her precious little week fluctuates, of course, the slouching his way to the nuptial exorcism, so I didn't understand bottom. I knew it. I just knew it." determining factor usually tbe bed with his little daughter. why the unrelieved grief. Alas. Sectarianism had once • 'Thank you' degree to which our readers are And the young man's Mom? I His mother snatched the child more reared its ugly-pinhead. upset or happy. We want to let I · The editor people have their say, for or was surprised that her name was from my arms (before the other The couple have moved far­ To: Edna instead of Jocasta and that against, praising or criticizing, grandmother could) and took her ther away from this area. and to vent their frustrations over she had allowed her son to be wailing up the aisle and away. (Promotions, of course) And their From: Karen Barker Newark what they usually perceive to be christened "William" instead of Unbeknownst to me, both sets subsequent babies have been an injustice. Yet we do not want "Ed" (for Oedipus, of course.) of grandparents had purchased baptized "out there." (Both to print unsubstantiated allega­ And so the lovely, deeply-in-love sterling silver diaper pins for the· times, the baptisms took place on Thank you so much for tions or rumors. kids were married-and moved baby. They were identical sets Sundays after snowstorms closed publishing the article What we need from you and very far away. except for the inscriptions: one the airports here and there.) "Newsboys Strike on Apple what we cannot allow is spelled In the due course of the cou- said, "I am an Episcopalian" and Road" in your July 11 edition out in our letters policy. It isn't of the Newark Post. very long because we don't have The children put their J;J. lot of rules. We expect your Miracle on Chapel Street? Eyesore may be sold hearts into their play and it name, address and daytime phone really bas become a local number to be on the letter as well as your signature. The phone morning cartoons or skipping institution of sorts, with peo­ ~ PAGES, from 6 number will not appear in tbe "Pages From The Past" is playfully through a sprinkler in ple all over Newark stopping newspaper; it is for our use only. compiled from early · edi­ their backyard to cool off, the cast and family members on There should be no obsceni­ Currently there are no laws tions of the Newark Post students at Brader and several the street asking (already) ties, for obvious reasons, and we against residential disposal of and its forerunners by other schools in the Christina dis­ about next year's play. will make the decision about household hazardous materials staffers. Efforts are made trict are learning at Summer It is so nice to have a local what is obscene. although some trash disposal to retain original headlines Academies. paper that responds to its citi­ We will not aJiow libelous firms have their own regulations and style. zens and it is also wonderful comments. That is for your pro­ But ask any of the children tection as well as ours. regarding the disposal of certain who attend the summer academy to read about the positive, items. There is virtually no circum- programs and they would proba­ productive things young peo­ . stance in which we will withhold is being sold. bly trade an hour of Bugs Bunny ple are doing. a writer's name. The reason First State Games Patterson Schwartz realtor or delay a dash into the sprinkler We all have much to be would have to be extraordinary. Bob Cronin said Ambling to go to school. grateful for and hopeful about So, keep those cards and let­ open with bang Associates, Of Valdosta, Ga., are with these young people ters coming. The Opinion Page is From the fencers, jugglers and the buyers. "I'm really excited growing up here in Newark. yours and we want you to use jt. gymnasts who opened the show about this," said Cronin. "Can right down to the torchlighting you tell? I grew up here and I and fireworks that ended it, the wanted this as much as anybody." First State Games opening cere­ According to information pro­ mony inaugurated the Delaware vided by Ambling, the $30 mil­ sports celebration with any num­ lion deal includes purchase of all ber of bangs. remaining property owned at the A crowd of more than 1,000 location by DelChapel, demoli­ spectators, as well as a group of tion and cleanup at the site, and athletes, YIPs and performers at construction of a premier student least that large, were treated to a housing complex. two-hour extravaganza at Newark High School's Robert Community okays Hoffman Stadium. underpass plans Newark earns high marks At the third public hearing in citizens survey since last fall, about 25 area resi­ dents reviewed Department of l\o~ Oo9s Newark residents report a Transportation plans for the high level of satisfaction with Casho Mill underpass. • city services, according to the After looking at the problems findings of a just-completed sur­ DelDOT hoped to resolve and Popcorn vey. examining the pros and cons of 111 CHILD CARE LEARNING CENTERS "Over 96 percent of the resi­ six choices, one plan, a separate dents are either satisfied or very pedestrian facility, seemed to satisfied with city services," said cause the least concern while still Cotton Maureen Roser, associate planner addressing the needs. for the City of Newark. A new lighted tunnel will allow pedestrians and cyclists to Candylff,ili'[ll'-'f ~~ill • July 31, 1998 pass under the railroad tracks on sidewalks through the tunnel sep­ Miracle on Chapel Street arated from automobiles. Ga1" 6~ Wed., August 13, 2003 Miracles never cease to hap­ pen. News has come that the for­ A different kind 111 • mer Continental Fibre/Budd of summer school 6pmto8pm property at 70 S. Chapel St. owned by Del ·chapel Associates While many of their class­ mates are at home watching

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RELIGION • PEOPLE • DIVERSIONS •

OUILOOK A fair-ly - good event AtDB& for 4-Hers By AMY J. ESTEY

SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST

'M WRITING this article I in between visits to the Delaware State Fair, our annual celebration of agricul­ ture and accomplishments. New Castle County 4-H mem­ bers have much to celebrate this year as they have learned hew skills, gained new knowl­ edge, and shaped ne~ attitudes that will carry them through life. · "Achievement" is. one of the important developmental issues that all children and teens must come to terms with during their youth. . Learning to be successful as l 1X tiS 4@4&; children teaches us how to be successful adults. Above, in the 70s Success isn't always a blue customers lined up at ribbon-sometimes it's an the two outside "attaboy !" from a mentor, or century, young windows of the an "A" in a difficult class. ;and old been cooling original DQ store at Whatever it is, the need to tl}emselves with creamy ice achieve is critical. · Chestnut Hill and cream treats, often lining up 20 Salem Churc~ . I'Qads.· When this developmental deep at theoutsiqewindows. · Middle, in the issue is not met, we often see :f()pay's customers ~a~e t~e c~m­ late 50s, Carol adults who relive their need to venience of eating.ms1de m arr Meade serves up a achieve through their son or conditioned comfort. dish of ice cream. daughter, often at the child's But there's more than just cus.. Bottom, in 1972, expense. tomer cowort that has changed the barn roof was The State Fair provides a tl}e'popular eatery over fiy~ · added to offer inside stage for many of our 4-H'ers decades. service. to show off what they've learned. We see their determination and nervousness as they begin, then they relax a little and the much-practiced skills become apparent. Finally, for those who measure up to their own stan­ dards, the relief and exuber­ ance give way to the flush of accomplishment. . The next test, whatever 1t may be, doesn't look quite so scary. They know how to plan, practice, and prepare for suc­ cess. But sometimes things don't go the way you plan. · The judges seem ~o know when you haven't done Y<;mr homework, the uncooper~tiVe weather wreaks havoc on your See OUTLOOK, 9 ~ www.ncbl.com/post/ AuGusT 1, 2003 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 9 NEWARK PosT ·:· LIFESTYLE Newark DQ tops in world for 17 years ..... 50 YEARS, from 8 all5,700 stores around the world . That's 30,000 gallons of ice cream every year. The award was into the business. stopped three years ago, or it Hesseltine was not. ready to might be 20 years in a row. · tum his business over to some The Blizzard - a cup of ice greenhorn who knew nothing cream with any flavor and top­ about dishing up ice cream cones, ping combination you could so he had Read and his partner, want, so thick it is served upside David Rudisill, another middle down held by its spoon - is the school teacher, work in the store most popular with 109,000 for a full year before negotiating served !f~ch year here in Newark. . the sale. Chili dogs are still a mus~ for But ice cream wasn't the only many regular customer's lunches, product the new owners had to with more than 42,000 hot dogs sell. Chili dogs were and still are prepared each year. one of the biggest sellers with The menu has expanded, with 42,000 cooked each year. They special flavors each month. paid $1 to the previous owner for (Caramel Apple will be ready this the secret recipe. . fall.) There · are burgers, salads, "We had to keep the recipe chicken and fries. The Brookside · secret and sign a contract," store is Number One on the East Rudisill said. When the supply of Coast for the sale of ice crearn chili ran low, the two would cook cakes. up another batch, starting with An average of 900 to 1,000 200 pounds of ground beef, in customers come into the store Read's basement and let it cook each day, many of them regulars. for a whole day. A dedicated staff of 70, most Then the challenge for the duo of them part-time, has become was balancing their time between more like a family than just teaching science and social stud­ employees. NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL ies during the day, working four In their early years in the busi­ and five shifts a week at the store, Partners Butch Read and David Rudisill took over the local Dairy Queen francise in 1974, building it into ness Read and Rudisill would an award winning business. maintaining the equipment and often hire former students, work­ building, and still finding time to ing around their sports or band spend with their families. schedules. They still find the James Stewart are the two man­ "The most rewarding thing is In the time when many restau­ The ambitious owners · were teens who are involved .in these agers. seeing the older employees that rants do not last for more than a not content with just one store activities to be some of the best The two partners left their move on and come back," Read few years, and certainly don't and soon opened two more, in employees, even though · the teaching -positions, where they said. "They tell us how much make it to their 50th anniversary, Stanton and on Maryland youngsters are very busy. dealt with young teenagers for 25 they learned and appreciated their the local DQ is not just about a Avenue. They also purchased a and 31 years respectively, and time here." great product and a good loca­ tree farm in Blackbird for their devoted themselves full-time to The store also gives back to tion. It's about its people and the own supply of Christmas trees to • A sweet job for many the DQ. But they found that their the community, donating when­ community, Read said. sell in December. Today's employees range in experiences as teachers helped ever there is a good cause. Last "My best memory is the num­ age f:com 15 to 83 years old. Ten with dealing with employees, year $7,000 was raised through ber of young people's lives we • Newark tops in world of them are full-time and most training, encouraging and moti- · public donations for the affected by offering them their have worked there more than ten vating th'em. Children's Miracle Network. first job," Read said. In 1988, the old store was tom years. down to make way for a new Lois came ten years ago at the intersection and construction age of 73,·to earn money to buy a began on the current location in car. Today she works ·six days a ADULTS- ENROLLNOW Brookside. The partners found week, preparing salads and chop­ themselves too busy and sold the ping produce. For the Fall Semester. Stanton location and closed the . "She'd work every day if we Maryland Avenue store. let her," Read said. The Brookside location As the operation grew over the proved to tie a winner. The store o ·oN'T PUT IT OFF~-ACT NOW! years, Read and Rudisill realized • has received the DQ "Top of the they couldn't do it all themselves Orientations Start Next Week System" award for 17 years for and had to give more authority to selling the greatest number of others. Donna Pleasanton and. gallons of ice cream per year of for the Newark Center. 4-H program open to all THE JAME'S H. GROVES ..... OUTLOOK, from 8 ages 5-18 . To learn more about 4-H, to HIGHSCHOOL find a club near you, or to inquire Is Delaware's Program for Adults garden, or your animal gets sick about volunteering, please con~ or injured at the last minute. tact Amy or Doris at the New to Eam the High School D~ploma Four-H'ers learn to fail too. As Castle County Cooperative adults we know life isn't fair and Extension Office, 910 S. Chapel The Newark Groves Center Holds Classes at plans don't always work out. St., Newark, DE 19716. Our members learn those lessons Our telephone number is 831- Newark High School Monday Through Thursday Evenings as children in supportive situa­ 8965 or we can be reached at 4- tions that are important but not [email protected]. Get All The Facts. Check Out Your Skills. Groves Can Help life-threatening. They under­ You CatchUp, Earn Those Credits, and GRADUATE! stand that life goes on and that • Newark Outlook is a regular the best way to deal with set­ feature, prepared for the Newark Gall 454-2101 NOW backs is to get up and get going, Post by staff members of the planning, practicing, and prepar­ Cooperative Extension Office in for Your ·orientation Appointment. ing for success. Newark. Visit their website at The New Castle County 4-H http :I!blue hen. ag s. ude l. edu!ncc. . Program is open to all children lt·s Never Too Late To Move Your Life Ahead! PAGE 10 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 \ • • versions THEATRE • E~NTS • EXHIBITS • NIGHTLIFE • MEETINGS

ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE Selected Thursdays, MT. ~UB~ EXPRESS_l2:30 and 2:30p.m. ride the Wilmington & Western FRIDAY Fndays and Saturdays through Aug. 23. Dinner and Rrulroad s restored rrulcar to Mt. Cuba and take a relaxing walk or picnic musical perfonnance based on the true story of before your return tnp, no reservatiOns necessary. For more infonnation call Patsy's life at the Candlelight Music Dinner Theatre 998-1930. ' in Ardentown. For reservations, call 475-2313. DITZIE OO~LS Through the month of August. Sale and display of collectible KID STUFF Through Aug. 27. Children will enjoy c~oth ~oils m Franklm Hall at the Cecil County Arts Council. Info. and 1 games, and activities of Victorian childhood through drrect10ns, 453-8958. hands-on stations at Winterthur, An American Country Estate. Info., 888-4820. ·.MONDAY, AUGUST 4 SKIPJACK MARTHA LEWIS 6-8 p.m. in Havre de Grace, $20 for Fair Hill Nature Center members. SCOTTISH DANCING 7:30p.m. Mondays at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Registration required. Call410-398-4909. South College Avenue, Newark. For infonnation, call368-2318. ' 10-MINUTE PLAY FES~IVAL Beginning at 8 p.m. each night, 25 original LINE DANCING 1 p.m. beginner class; and 2 p.m. advanced class every te~-nnnute plays, five different plays each evening will be perfonned at the Monday at Newark Senior Cents:r. 737-2336. · City Theater Company on Market Street in Wilmington. $10 at the door. 658_,. 7897, ext. 3850. TilE McKRELLS 7 p.m. Bluegrass concert at SOWETO FESTIVAL Through August 15. Art exhibit at Grace United TuEsDAY Longwood Gardens. Concert included in regular gar­ Methodist Church, 900 N. Washington St., Wilmington. Info., 656-2721. dens admissions. Info., 610-388-1000. MUSIC ON MAIN Fridays through Sept. 12. 5 to 7 p.m. music and entertain­ ENCHANTED WOODS Tuesdays through Aug. ment at the corner of North & Main Streets in Elkton Md 26. Hands-on "make and take" exhibition for chil­ STAIRWAY TO THE STARS Throughout the spring ;n!l s~mmer. See Cape dren at Winterthur, An American Country Estate. M,ay's clear ni~ht sky ablaze with stars as you climb the Cape May AT LoNGWOOD GARDENS Info., 888-4820. . tighthouse dunng the tour. $12 per person. Info and directions 800-275- DINNER TRAIN 6:30 p.m. Ride a restored 1929 m~ , The GardenFest Harvest Basket Competition, Sept. 13-14, at Longwood Gardens, recreates scenes from the past when founder Pennsylvania Railcar on Wilmington & Western THE FELLOWS Through Dec. 31. Exhibit showcasing contemporary glass 5 Railroad to restaurant in Red Clay Valley. $39 per Pierre duPont exhibited produce grown at Longwood farms. The works by past and current CGCA fellowship recipients at Wheaton Village person. Reservations required. 998-1930. in New Jersey. Info., 856-825-6800. annual event gives gardeners of all ages and expertise a chance to SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM Tuesdays and Fridays through August 29. shoW: their bounty and vie for more than $1,000 worth of prizes. Garden ExploratiOns offering young visitors ways to learn and have fun at COMEDY CABARET 9:45 p.m. perfonnance by Entnes accepted on Saturday, Sept 13. For info, ca11610-388-1000 Longwood Gardens. Participation in activities included with admission. SATURDAY Pat O'Donnell; from Showtirne, Mike Clements and ext. 350. Info., 610-388-1000. Vinnie Mardiello at Air Transport Command, 143 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle. $15 cover. Info., 652- A MOME~T IN TIME Through Sept. 7. Photographic exhibit of early 20th century pictures at Wmterthur. Info., 800-448-3883. HEAVENLY HASH 6:30 p.m. Rock n Roll concert 6873. WEDNESDAY at White Clay Creek State Park. Park entrance fees LACY FERNS 10 a.m. leisurely stroll along the in effect. For more infonnation, call 368-6900. .AV CONCERT ON TilE LAWN 6 p.m. concert featur- White Clay Creek to look for the many ferns that EVENING OF VINES 5-6 p.m. relaxing walk 2 SUND:t\1 mg Any Old Tome with Don and Diane at . grow in the valley. Info. 368-6900. Kingswood Methodist Church on Marrows Road. through the Delaware Center for Horticulture gar­ EASY DOES IT! 9:30a.m. - 4 p.m. exhibit featur­ dens to learn about vines for the home garden. Info. ing hands-on fun for the entire family. Basic ele- Freewill offering will be iaken. For more infonna- tion, call 738-4446. 658'6262. ' ments of simple machines, including wheels and SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 7 p.m. Heavenly axles, levers, gears, and pulleys at Hagley Museum and Library. NASTY PLANTS 10 a.m. walk to identify Poison · Ivy growing on the ground and up trees at White Hash perfonnmg Rock and roll at White Clay Creek OUR WEAKENING WEB: THE STORY OF EXTINCTION Through 6 State Park, 425 Wedgewood Rd., Newark. Info. Sept. 7. Hands-on travelmg exhibit explores the ecological relationships that 3 Clay Creek State Park. Info., 368-6900. 368-6900. ' bmd all life forms at the Delaware Museum of Natural History on Kennett SUMMERMUSIC IN THE PARK Sundays in August. 6-8 p.m. concert in the canal-front Pell BINGO 12:45 p.m Wednesdays at Newark Senior Center. Lunch available for Pike. Info., 658-9111. $2.25/platter at 11:45 a.m. 737-2336. SATURDAY TOURS 10 and 11 a.m. Tours on varying exhibits at Delaware Gardens at the foot of Bohemia Ave. in south Chesapeake City. Free and open to the public . . CONCE~T SERIES 7 p.m. perfonnance by Jerry and the Juveniles at Battery Art Museum, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington. Free. Info, 571-0220. Park, nverfront, New Castle. Info., 328-5466. • FREE ~UNDAY MO~GS 9:30 a.m.-noon complimentary admission, SUMMERS IN MAINE Through Sept. 1. Exhibition of paintings inspired by BIRDS OF BRANDYWINE Wednesdays through August. 7 p.m. hike N.C. Wyeth's annl)al trips to Port Clyde, Maine at the Brandywine River exhibitiOns, children s Discovery Game, and more at the Brandywine River Museum. For more info., call610-388-2700. through ~e woods as we trek mto the cool evening at Tulip Tree Woods of Museum m Chadds Ford. $6 adults; $3 senior citizens and students. Info. Brandywme Creek State Park to search for favorite local birds. $2 per per- 610-388-2700. ' ANTIQUE BOTTLES 10 a.m.-5 p.m. exhibit featuring 60 dealers at Wheaton VIllage in Milville, N.J. For more infonnation, call 856-825-6800. · See HAPPENINGS, 11 .... MEETINGS

welcome. 655-SING. GUARDIANS' SUPPORT 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Meeting for grandparents and all those raising others' children at Children & Families First, 62 N. Chapel St., Newark. For infonnation or to regis­ ter, call658-5177, ext. 260. SCOTTISH DA~CING 7:30p.m.· Mondays at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, South College Avenue, Newark. For infonnation, call368-2318. NEWARK ROTARY CLUB 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Holiday Inn, Route 273, 453-8853. NCCo STROKE CLUB noon at the Jewish Community Center, Talleyville. For infor­ mation, call Nancy Traub at 324-4444 . • TuESDAY, AUGUST 5 D!VORCECARE 6:30-8:30 p.m. support group meeting at Evangelical Presb~rian Church, 308 Possum Park Rd., Newark. Info., 737-7239. SWEET ADELINES 7:30-10 p.m. Singing group meets Tuesdays at MBNA . Bowman Center, Route 4, Newark. www.ncbl.com/post/ AUGUST 1, 2003 • NEWARK PoST • PAGE 11 NEWARK POST ·:· THE POST STUMPER

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son with a maximum of $10 per family. Collison new leader, Mauer honored privacy of members, meeting locations 655-5740. During its recent leadership - Jen Reider; secretary - Bob itive contributions" to the Rotary provided with registration at 765-9740. transfer meeting, outgoing DIVORCECARE 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Reissman; treasurer - Jim Davis; Club of Newark. Separated/divorced persons meet at MUSIC IN THE Rotary Club of Newark President club service director - Jean Rotary is an organization of ThuRsDAY PARK 7 p.m. per­ Southern Chester County YMCA, East fonnance by Bill Davis installed Kathryn Andress; community service business and professional leaders Baltimore Pike, Jennersville, Pa. Newark Collison as new president. director - Jim Hardman; voca­ united worldwide who provide Cbildcare available; ages 7 and up get to Community Band Collison announced the theme tional service director - Bill humanitarian service, encourage swim. 610-869-2140. at Battery Park on of the 2003-2004 Rotary year­ King; international service direc­ high ethical standards in all voca­ EVENING YOGA 6:15p.m. class to the riverfront Lend a Hand - and installed the tor - Greg Warren; sergeant-at­ tions, and help build goodwill encourage relaxation and strength, bal- · 7 Delaware City. other new officers: president­ anns - Fred Herald; and immedi­ and peace in the world. ance, and peace. $15 per month at Newark . Info., 834-9124. elect - Bill Searles; vice president ate past president - Bill Davis. The Newark Rotary club Senior Center. Info., 737-2336. During the installation dinner, meets on Monday evenings at NEWARK MORNING ROTARY 7-8:15 OPEN BLUE- a.m. every Thursday at the Blne & Gold GRASS 7:30-10 p.m. Old Time Jazz at St. • Grafters sought the club awarded its highest 6:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Club, Newark. For infonnation, call 737- Thomas Episcopal Church, 276 S. College honor - Rotarian of the Year ­ Routes 273 and 1-95. The club 1711 or 737-0724. Ave., Newark. Any skill level welcome. The Pencader Heritage to member Marilyn Mauer. She welcomes visitors as well as indi­ BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30-10 Info., 235-7182. Committee is planning its third was cited for her "exceptional viduals that might want to learn p.m. Thursdays at St. Thomas Episcopal TREASURE HUNT Through Aug. 18. annual family day at Glasgow work" in new member recruit­ more about Rotary or become a Church, South College Avenue. Bring your Family friendly activities at the Cape May High School on Saturday, Oct. ment and for her "all-around pos- Rotarian. own instrument. Convention Hall. Two shows each day 10 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. a.m. and 7 p.m. Info., 609-884-5404. "We are seeking crafters who LET'S DANCE CLUB 4 to 6 p.m. produce a product similar to Thursdays. Bring partner and dance to DJ what was made by Newark and Big Band Music at Newark Senior "Artisans" in 1850 through Center. Info, call 737-2336. 1900," a spokesperson said. Bagte·s Roost BEGINNER LINE DANCE 6 p.m. beginner Call William Conley, assistant classes at the Newark Senior Center. Info., principal at Glasgow High, at ·Farm Bt. Orchard 737-2336. 454-2381, ext. 106. 2 miles South of North East, MD • Ranees Pt. Road at Peach Place

The Federal Aviation Administration TREE RIPENED FREESTONE announces Public Scoping Meeting PEACHES &. 1\TECTAB..INES for the SwEET CORN • .MEWNS • VEGETABLES Philadelphia International Airport Runway 17-35 Extension Projecf Market Phone 410-287 Environmental Impact Statement Open Daily 9:00 a.w. The Public Scoping Meeting will be held on August 12, 2003 from 5p.m. to 9p.m. with a formal presentation at 6p.m. and repeated at 8p.m. at the Sheraton Suites and Four Points, Philadelphia Airport 't }\\SS HART'S UNITED METIIODIST CHURCH Complex, 4101 Island Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. }lot\r{l\e . l ~ACH FESTIVAL . For further information, please see the legal notice in today's ._ ~t" ~t\t\l\6 Saturday, August ,9th, 12 Noon edition or contact James B. Byers, FAA Environmental Specialist at J.l 6 Miles ofNorth East, MD, on Rt. 272 (717) 730-2833. s: PAGE 12 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NE'.\ :-.RK PosT ·:· IN OUR COMMUNITY

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PosrGAME · Mench struggles By MARTY VALANIA

NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER

HIS wasn't what Kevin TMench had in mind for his second year with the Texas Rangers. Mench, a Newark native, was named the Rangers' Rookie of the Year after last ·season when he hit .260 with 15 home runs and 60 runs-batted-in. This year, however, has been a struggle - mostly with injuries. He missed the first 15 games of the season with a strained oblique muscle and when he came back he wasn't ftNME as productive as last year. TTENTION or casual sports fans a Steve Taylor, an All­ The former St. Mark's and sports fans! If nostalgic look at the American pitcher from University of Delaware star ¥Ou're looking accomplishments of the the University of was-sent back to AAA for a new and terrific many athletes, coaches Delaware in the 1970s, Oklahoma on May 2 after he ·way to spend some and administrators who and a former member hit only .219 with 1 RBI in time with the entire played or lived in the of the New York his first 10 games. fatoily, visit the First State during their Yankees organization. "Kevin understands the sit­ ~laware Sports remarkable careers. A series of photo­ uation," Texas manager Buck Museum and Hall of . Upon entering the graphs depicting differ­ Showalter said at the time of Fame. glass doors to the ent sports also rings the Mench's reassignment. "He'll Nestled in a corner Museum, visitors are front lobby area .. go down there and get some of Frawley Stadium, . greeted by a small and Dave Kujala, consistent at-bats, and hope­ just off Interstate 95 in friendly staff of volun­ Director · of the fully he'll be back. I don't Wilmington, the ., teers,_and by photos of Museum:s Education think Kevin Mench has seen Delaware Sports the 2003 inductees, the last of the big leagues." Museum provides avid · including Newark's That's exactly what hap­ pened. Mench hit .267 with four home runs and 21 RBI in 29 games at Oklahoma and wa.s recalled to the big club in early June after outfielder Ruben Sierra was traded to the Yankees. Mench was one of the rea­ sons Sierra was traded. "I think a couple of things went into this," Rangers gen­ eral manager John Hart said. "We wanted to get Kevin Mench up and felt with (Mark) Teixeira and (Hank) Blalock that we wanted to get - them more at-bats." Mench is 25 while Teixeira is 23 and Blalock is 22. Blalock was a hero for the See POST GAME, 14 ~ -- PAGE 14 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST •!• SPORTS Hall -offers famous family ·fun .... FAME, from 13 played in Delaware or by athletes on the national stage, in the other section. Programs, said children are fasci­ Kujala said Linda Sheeley 'imd nated by the pictures, but often her husband Ed, from Abilene, have a tough time figuring out Kansas, were primarily responsi­ what some of the athletes are ble for the layout and design of doing. "They don't have trouble the Museum. "Linda spent sever­ with baseball, basketball or al years researching all about swimming, of course, but many local athletes, so she's probably can't determine the pole vaulter the most knowledgable person in or the Special Olympics photos," the area when it come to he said. Delaware sports," he said. Visitors may search through Team sports play a large role the museum on their own, or par­ in the museum. Kujala said the ticipate in guided tours. 1920s and 30s exhibits feature a Museum Historian, and mem­ number of pictures and equip­ ber of the Delaware Sports Hall ment from local neighborhood of Fame, Tom Mason, said in the teams. 13 months at its present location, "Back then, it was very popu­ the Museum has been visited by lar for neighborhoods to have numerous school groups, church their own teams, so we are fort~­ groups, senior citizen homes and nate to have a lot of items from a lots of families. "I think it's great wide variety of sources," he said. when people tell us they recog­ The baseball exhibits are also nize themselves or family mem­ very popular with the crowds. bers in the various photographs in Baseball cards, photos, and uni­ the exhibits located in the two forms from the Blue Rocks, and hallways," he said. · Philadelphia Phillies are After viewing a sh rt video promiently on display. NEWARK POST PHOTO BY SCOTT MCALLISTER that introduces the Museum, visi­ Another exhibit features simi­ tors may explore the Museum's The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame is located at 801 South Madison Street in Wilmington, lar equipment and photos from at Frawley Stadium. two major wings, one featuring Major League Hall-of-Farner the History of Delaware Sports Judy Johnson. A long-time Wilmington resident, Johnson Delaware and Delaware State The Delaware Sports Museum by decade, or exhibits of sports was enshrined in Cooperstown University in Dover. Officials and· Hall of Fame is located at because of his tremendous career hope to display from Wesley and 801 South Madison Street in in the Negro Leagues. Wilmington Colleges in the Wilmington, within Frawley The popular football section future. Stadium. features players such as NFL Mason said attendance has For more information on the Hall-of-Farner . Randy White, been a little lower than expected Museum's hours of operation, who played at McKean High this summer. call 425-FAME or visit the web­ School, and the University of "But we hope to have special site at: www.desportshof.org. Maryland, and then starred for exhibits from time to time to the Dallas Cowboys. attract new visitors and bring • Next week: a look at the The Museum also has displays back some repeat customers," he. Newark-area Hall of Fame on athletics at the University of said. inductees. Mench isn't expected back soon the Delaware represen­ average to .320 with two homers against the Minnesota Twins and scbeduled to face .... POST GAME, from 13 on Thursday, J~;~ly 31 and 11 RBI. Mench isn't expected back in the Then the injury bug hit again. lineup for another week or so. American League in the All-Star This time the former state high The injury certainly derailed game with his game-winning school player of the year was hit his comeback and also might home run in the eighth inning. by a pitch that broke his left have prevented a trade to another Since coming back to the wrist. club. Baseball gurus mentioned Majors, Mench upped his batting The injury occurred July 8 his name in a potential Ranger trade. The Rangers got off to a horri­ The Federal Aviation Administration ble start this season and will announces spend a lot of time the rest of the season looking at their young tal- Public Scoping Meeting ent - including Mench. · for the "Things change in a hurry," Philadelphia International Airport Showalter said. "I think he under­ Capacity Enhancement Program • stands how much we think of him. Environmental Impact Statement "I told him to look at the big picture and where this is going to The following meetings will be held from Sp.m. to 9p.m. with a go down the road. Obviously we formal presentation at 6p.m. and repeated at 8p.m.: have a lot of decisions to make at • August 18, 2003- Candlelight Music Dinner Theatre, the end of this year, and Kevin's going to be a great option for us, 2208 Millers Road in Arden, DE as long as he takes care of his end • August 19, 2003- Holiday Inn, 109 9th Ave. in Runnemede, NJ of the bargain." • August 20, 2003- Sheraton Suites and Four Points, Philadelphia Hopefully, a healthy Kevin Airport Complex, 4101 Island Ave. in Philadelphia, PA Mench will take advantage of the opportunity and find himself For further information, please see the legal notice in today' s entrenched in some Major edition or contact James B. Byers, FAA Environmental Specialist League starting lineup. at (717) 730-2833. . . . . _ _ . __ ~ ____ _ www. ncbl.com/post/ AuGusT 1, 2003 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 15 NEWARK POST ·:· IN THE NEWS Officials eye network of bike trails here ..... TRAIL, from 1 idents of the city promoted the idea of a pathway dedicated to bikers, walkers and joggers in mayor said to about 150 specta­ 1966. The Newark Bike tors. ''This vision was one of Committee was formed in the late Jim's most valuable assets." 90s as an independent advisory James Hall was the first direc­ committee to the city, assisting in tor of the J:tarks and Recreation the design and seeking funding, Department, from November along with the Department of 1968 until his untimely death in Parks and Recreation. December 1999. DelDOT played a major role Several of his family members in the $1.9 million project pro­ were on hand for the ceremony. viding much of the funding. It was a personally moving Pennoni Associates designed the day for Allison Swenson, Hall's project and Merit Construction daughter, who came from West Engineers did the actual building Virginia to pay tribute to her of the trail. father. Despite the wet winter and · "Dad would have been thrilled spring, which slowed many con­ to see this trail to its completion," struction projects, the trail was Swenson choked through the completed on.. schedule. tears. ''This is the completion of However, one obstacle to the my dad's final project." construction crews was the use of It was a 30-year project, from cell phones next to a busy rail~ vision to completion, with the road track. involvement of many depart­ "We learned Amtrak made Various checkpoints along the trail will be marked with a poster and "Here you are" map. ments and organizations. The res- phone conversations very inter- esting," Matt Ballintyne, projecf them out. nect with the Pomeroy Line to manager for Merit joked. ·Another Kells Avenue resi­ north of campus," Godwin said. The fully-paved and lighted dent, Doris Orlowski said, "I love The Pomeroy Line follows the trail was constructed on City of it. I come here every morning." old tracks across Main Street, Newark parkland and properties Chris Law, a member of the along the Newark . Shopping acquired from the University of Newark Bike Committee, found Center, across Chapel Street and Delaware, Delaware Technology the completed trail to be "an Cleveland Avenue and along the Park, and Amtrak. The excellent facility and a great White Clay Creek. Department of Parks and start." Charles Salkin, with Delaware Recreation will maintain the "It's high time Delaware did State Parks, has a vision to make facility. this, this represents only two this extension a reality. Councilmember Chris Rewa, miles," Law said. "It's the first "He [Hall] challenged us. He who has ridden bikes in Newark bike trail in Delaware. New knew it would happen up into the since 1970, cited the benefits of Jersey, Pennsylvania, and White Clay Valley and into bike trails as promoting safety Virginia have them. It's sad." Pennsylvania," Salkin said. "We and ' outdoor exercise, reducing But this might not be the case will assure you we will rededi­ the vehicular traffic and inviting for long. Mayor Hal Godwin has cate ourselves to continue this - neighbors to meet each other. other ideas. trail into the White Clay Valley." "A bike trail is a sign· of "Our vision is to connect this advanced civilization," Rewa east/west to north/south and con- said. Five-year-old Erin Dooley doesn't know much about NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL advanced civilizations, but she UD President David Roselle looks forward to a "spider web" of bike does find it fun to ride her bike on trails throughout the city. the trail and stop at all three play­ grounds along the way to check • Bike safety tips When riding your bike on trails New to the or on the streets, here are some reminders to keep you safe: Wear a helmet. It's the law for Newark Area? anyone under the age of 16. Get to know your exciting new Ride with the traffic. This is the surroundings through our law when riding on public streets and roads. Know and use appropriate hand WELCOME BASKET! signals. The basket is full of gifts, maps, helpful local information, Ride at least six inches from the gift certificates and valuable coupons. curb to allow room to maneu­ If you have recently moved into the Newark area, ver. please give me a call at 368-0363. Wear bright colors day and night. - Maryanne McAllister Use reflective materials ( such as ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR TRUCK, SUV OR VAN leg straps) to identify you as a These businesses wannly welcome bicyclist. -you to the community: SLICER•s CAMPER If you must ride at night, be sure Advantage Auto land Furniture Solution Newark Day Nursery & to have a bright headlight and Am. Express Fin. Advisors Glasgow Medical Center Children's Center & TRUCK ACCESSORIES red rear reflectors. Authentic Chinese Restaurant jackson Hewitt Tax Service Pampered Chef- Carmella Evans SERVICE • INSTALLATION • ACCESSORY CENTER Perform a quick inspection of Boys & Girls Club JCC Newark Premier Centre for the Arts your bike before riding. Calle Gelato Loder's Sewing Center Welsh Family Dentistry na Sluth Du111m llwJ. 4101 Dlf ca• Trail Ride defensively. Constantly Comcast Mary Kay-Jackie Hall Wilmington Blue Rocks · New Castle, DE 19120 WllmlntiiD. DE 19808 scan driveways, sidewalks, and Curtains & Such Minster's jewelers Uof D Ice Arena 888-398-2261• 302-836-4110 302-994-9531 roadways for the unexpected. Delaware Nature Center Newark Car Wash Mon.-Fri. 9am - 6p.m. Mon.-Fri. 8am - 7p.m. Rrst State Health &Wellness Newark Post Provided by Safe Kids Coalition - PAGE 16 • NEwARK PosT • AuGusT 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST ·:· POLICE BLOTTER

Johnnie Dunn, 33, of Newark, Willia~ Street at 9:02 p.m. on ~BLOTTER, from 2 police said. and Edward J. Selby, 30, of Police were called to the shoe Saturday, July 26, police said. Wilmington, each were charged store and were told that a woman Traffic report • While on patrol at 7 p.m. on Suburban Drive at 1:16 a.m. on , with conspiracy to commit theft. had tried on a pair of shoes, then STATISTI CS FOR WEEK Of JULY 13-19, 2003, Saturday, July 26, a Newark officer Monday, July 28. COMPILED BY NEWAR K POLI CE DEPARTMENT noticed a man holding a green bottle Selby was also charged with left without paying for them. while walking in a alley in the 300 Police were unable to immedi­ TRAFFIC This week This week shoplifting. Both were released Police interviewed the suspect block East Main Street. Clinton K. ately locate the two boys until pending court appearances, and asked if they could search her SUMMONSES 2002 2003 security personnel from the near­ Windhorst, 22, of Wilmington, was police said. vehicle. She agreed . . Moving 58 84 by Dupont Stine Haskell facility charged with possession of an open Newark police said they found Non-moving 46 48 container of alcohol. reported they had found the two Purse snatched the missing shoes, along with Total 104 132 • After a woman was seen by youths on their property. ·· dozens of DVDs and tapes, police carrying a red cup while walk­ The boys one from A 42-year-old Newark which police later learned had PARKING This week This week ing in the unit block North Chapel Maryland, the other from New woman, loading her groceries been stolen from local rental SUMMONSES 2002 2003 Street at 1:13 a.m. on Saturday, July York- told Newark officers they 26, Lacy C. Haines, 18, of Bear, was into her car outside the Pathmark stores. Meter tickets ran because they feared being 762 .432 charged with possession of an open store at College Square, was Leslie Wentz, 32, of Newark, Parking summonses 69 77 arrested for a curfew violation. container of alcohol. At 12:50 the approached by three young men was charged with shoplifting and Total 831 509 same morning, another woman was The pair told police they had about 11:14 a.m. on Monday, four counts of n;ceiving· stolen gone to the Acme to buy drinks. seen carrying a similar red cup at July 21. They asked if she needed prol?erty. She was released pend­ TRAFFIC This week This week Choate and New streets, police said. The two were released, police help loading her car. ing court appeamces, police said. ACCIDENTS 2002 2003 Julia Beth Sawicki, 19, was charged said. Police said the woman Fatal 0 0 with underage possession of alcohol, declined the offer but minutes Personal injur~ 6. 4 police reported. Grab•and·run DVD thefts • Newark police arrested two Seafood shoplifting later noticed her pur~e containing Pro~ert~ damage 18 15 checks, cash and credit cards Newark police are investigat­ Total 24 19 ·men for underage consumption of A 16-year-old Newark High alcohol during their investigation of missing. ing the theft of 14 DVDs on Hit-and-run re~orts 6 3 School student was arrested for a fireworks complaint in the unit Tuesday, July 22, at 5:07 p.m. DUI cases 5 3 shoplifting at the College Square block East Cleveland Avenue at 9:30 Shoplifting arrest from · Video Showplace at p.m. on Tuesday, July 22. Bradford T. Pathmark store on Saturday, July Suburban Plaza. 26, at 3:06 p.m. after store per­ report that items were being thrown Levering, II, of Newark, and Jeffrey A New Castle County police Witnesses told police a man from a third-floor balcony onto the D. Ferraro, 20, of Wyoming, Pa., sonnel saw her place a dozen officer noticed a man behind the lingered near a "previously parking lot. Residents of an apart­ each were summonsed, police said. shrimp in to her pocketbook. College Square Pathmark who . viewed" rack, then grabbed an ment hosting a party cleaned up the No fireworks arrests were levied. After being charged and appeared to be concealing some­ armload of the DVDs and fled thrown items, including broken glass Police said all persons arrested processed, the Newark girl was thing in his pants. At 1 p.m. on into a car waiting curbside in and a sled. Marissa Rose, 20, of West were released pending court turned over to an aunt's custody Wednesday, July 23, the officer front of the store. ·Islip, N.Y., and Kourtney Hinko appearances. pending an appearance in family investigated and found the man Police have a license tag num­ White, 19, of Gilbert, Ariz., each court. had taken a telephone from the were charged with underage con­ ber and investigation is continu­ sumption of alcohol. Teen soda thieves College Square K-Mart. ing. • Police reported that they found Waitress is victim John T. Patille, 25, of Clayton, about 50 people drinking and playing Two 15-year-old youths, both was charged with shoplifting and Newark High students, were A waitress at the TGIFriday's Three burglaries beer pong in the the unit block North released pending a court appear­ Chapel Street at 1:27 a.m. on Sunday, questioned by police after a restaurant, 650 S. College Ave., ance, police said. Newaik police are investigat­ July 27, when called to the area to shoplifting report on Thursday, told Newark police on Thursday, ing the forced entry of three investigate a loud party complaint. July 24, ·at 6:03 p.m. July 24, at 1:33 p.m. that $115 in Fight at Hennigan's apartments in the 1300 and 1400 The party was dispersed and James A can of soda was not paidJor, cash and driver license had been block Christina Mill Drive on Edward Staebell, Jr., 22, of store personnel told police. The Hockessin, was issued a summons removed from her pirrse. Newark police were sum~ two were banned from entering Tuesday, 1uly 22. for a noise violation. Police said similar thefts were moned to the Hennigan's restau­ Thieves forced their way into the store, police said. reported at the busy eatery on • Newark police charged A,dam rant, 601 Ogletown Road, at all t:hiee homes. All were ran­ Gerhardt Wilke, 19, of Albany, N.Y., · June 22, July 14 and 18. 11:32 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, sacked and some items were Investigation is continuing. with underage possession of alcohol Fireworks charge where employees told them that a reported missing. in the unit block South Chapel Street fight had erupted inside the Investigation is continuing. at 11:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, A Newark police officer on Lots of toothpaste eatery. The altercation moved after a patrolman obser-Ved a man patrol at 3:51 a.m. on Sunday, outside but the suspects left holding a can beer outside the July 27, investigated two loud Two men were charged with beforepolice arrived. Alcohol, noise law Continental Court apartments. bangs he heard in the 100 block shoplifting 42 boxes of tooth­ Two persons were injured but arrests listed • A 17-year-old Bear youth was Capitol Trail. • paste from the Happy Harry's charged with underage consumption told police they did not want to Officers of the Newark Police Jacob James Ruddy, 29, of store at Suburban Plaza at 2:20 press charges. of alcohol at 11:36 p.m., Saturday, Newark, was charged with dis­ p.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Department have continued their July 26, after he was seen walking stepped-up enforcement of alco­ through St. John Cemetery, 401 charging fireworks within the Store personnel told police the city limits and released pending a missing items were valued at Multiple charges hol-related and noise laws even Elkton Road, where after-hours tres­ passing is prohibited, police said. court appearance, police said. $214. A shoplifting arrest at Payless while the University of Delaware is on summer break. After a portable breath test indicated Shoes at College Square on the teen had a .206 blood alcohol Tuesday, July 22, at 8:02p.m. led Some of the recent arrests content, the youth was transported to Sexual assaults to the discovery of DVDs and include: Newark police headquarters. Newark police said. they are videotapes stolen . from four • Police went to the 600 block of • Shiva Elizabeth Browrt, 22, of investigating allegatiol)s of a Scholar Drive at 4:30 a.m. on Wilmington, W!}S summonsed for a Newark video stores, Newark Sunday, July 27, after receiving a series of sexual harassment inci­ noise violation in the 100 block King dents that took place in a South College Avenue business between July 16-19. The IS-year­ old victim . told police she was ACADEMY OF THE DANCE assaulted by a manager at the DIRECTOR, VICTOR W. WESLEY business and is no longer an· CO-FOUNDED IN 1956 BY MME HELENE ANrONOVA AND JAMES JAMIESON employee. Investigation is con­ tinuing, police said. ENROLL Now FOR FALL! Registration - August 1st - 15th Wrong sticker When you need blood Call for an appointment: 302-656-8969 tests, bring your A 21-year-old South Carolina man was charged with displaying prescription to OMEGA. Now Accepting New Students a ficticious sticker on a license plate and operating a vehicle with Instruction for Elementary, Advanced and Professional Students an expired registration after offi­ Newark Children's Introductory and Primary Classes, Adult Classes cers saw the car travelling south 341 E. Main Street Classical Russian Ballet Technique, Pas de Deux, Pointe, Character, on Elkton ·Road with no head­ (302) 454-8088 Choreography, Variations, Repertoire, Musical Theater/Jazz lights at 12:44 a.m. on Friday, July 18. Mon.- Fri. 7 am- noon Classes taught with Piano Accompaniment Justin C. Berry, of Camden, Sat. 7 am -10 am Classes commence on Monday, September 8th S.C. told police the car he was Open Nutcracker Auditions driving belonged to his mother. No appointment needed! 209 West 14th Street • Sat, Sept 13th 2-4:30 pm He was released pending a court 302-656-8969 • www appearance, officers reported. www.ncbl.com/post/ AUGUST 1, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 17 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS The robber in action ROBS ACME SUPERMARKET AT 3 A.M. -· Robber escapes dragnet

..... SEARCH, from 1 sive Acme outlet at midday. Net in Suburban Plaza, said it was Inside, police viewed surveil- "brutal" for her and other business lance video tapes and learned that owners as they waited along Elkton and the employee directed the sus­ the gunman had fled the store ·via a Road, knowing that they were losing pect to an office at the rear of the side door at about the same time tlre lucrative Saturday business, but she store. employees had rushed out thefront. praised the NPD for their handling As the gunman moved further Simpson said the NPD had good of the situation. into the store, the accosted c_lerk and reason to act as they did. "If we had "The police did a good job of two other employees fled out the walked right in there, there was a protecting everybody," she said. front doors. One employee carried a good chance we would have ended "As we have found out more cellular telephone and summoned up in a gun battle," Simpson said. information about the the guy - police immediately, Simpson said, "Our big concern at the time was what he looked like, how he looked "The suspect was last seen in the that this guy had a long weapon with professional - we feel good about store as police arrived." a range much greater than a hand- what was done," Stoddard said. According to Simpson, police theorized the gunman was still gun," Simpson said, possibly endan- But she was quick to point her inside the Acme store when they gering motorists on Elkton Road. frustrations at the suspect. "I'd like arrived at the plaza "literally sec­ The police spokesman said offi- to get my hands on that guy," s~e cers had no way of knowing the said Tuesday, "we lost a lot of bust- onds" after an early morning 9-1-1 gunman had fled. ness." call alerted officers of the heist. "Fortunately we had a car near­ "The door he used had an alarm "As long as it took," Simpson by," Simpson said, "when we got but it did not work," Simpson said. said, "it could have taken mu~h No alarms sounded, he said, there- longer if he (the robber) were sttll there, it appeared as though the fore officers were forced to assume inside." employees had just gotten out." the robber still was inside. Simpson said the workers report­ During the early morning, Unless provoked, police most ed the lone gunman was last seen in Simpson said police commanders likely would not have rushed the the dairy section of the market. developed a plan to get inside the gunman. Instead, police would have With no reason to believe the building, locate the surveillance attempted to negoiate the safe sur­ robber had escaped, Newark officers equipment, and get all necessary render of the suspect. immediately sealed off the area police officers in place. Simps~m said the state police's around the store. By mid-morning, the shoulders ·crisis negotiating team was on the Officers blocked a major road­ of Elkton Road and Christina scene Saturday when police entered way for more than ten hours and Parkway were filled with shoppers, the store. . closed the normally busy Newark employees and passers-by unable to "We wouldn't even for a second shopping plaza from shortly after 3 enter the shopping plaza. put anyone's life- including the sus- a.m. until about 1:30 p.m. After police determined the sus- pect's - in harm's way," Simpson Elkton Road was blocked from pect had fled, the shopping center said. Casho Mill Road to Christina was opened and traffic allowed back At press time, police were contin- Parkway. In the hours before dawn, police on Elkton Road. However, food uing their investigation. They In this series of still photographs relea~ed by the assembled its emergency response shoppers were delayed longer until released. still photographs from the Newark Police Department that were retneved from team, summoned the state police all physical evidence had been col- surveillance cameras. "I'm not sure surveillance cameras inside the Acme at Suburban l;lelicopter and canine units, and lected inside the supermarket, they'lllead to an ID of the suspect," Plaza, the gunman enters the store (top) at 3:07 a.m. developed tactical plans. Simpson said. Simpson said, "but they'll give read- The two other photos show how a store clerk was Officers finally searched the mas- Lisa Stoddard, operator of Posf ers a good idea of what happened." threatened with a rifle or shotgun held by the robber. ~------~~~~~~~~ Trucks to Trailers we've pot your parts and accessories Hitches While You Wait AND THE BEST PRICES!

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!IJY• ' ''*'~J~fv, .... UP FRONT, from 1 t:~@@l ~ * ;~ ,.; • ,'!' "; ' ''·:' ' : ; ' "1 £ Since the early days of the DNP, many have dreamed of transforming the often graffiti­ Y 0 D 0 W N T 0 W marred bridge into a welcoming While this back-and-white reproduction fails for the two sides of the railroad trestle that painters, "graffiti-proofing," and mainte­ landmark for visitors to Newark. to reveal the bright, colorful qualities of the spans the entrance to downtown Newark nance funds. Currently, $33,770 has been Joe Charma and the rest of his CSX bridge mural, this does show what near McDonald's ." The $100,000 price tag ra·ised to fund the bridge painting. DNP Design Committee have put Newark artist Terry Foreman has designed includes use of specially trained bridge countless hours into moving this . project from the "dream state" to reality. The problem is the mural won't be painted until the fund­ ing is there. No cash, no mural. Susan Rowlands has been leading a fairly low-key fund­ raising effort, supported greatly mark. fronts to raise $$$. Zabenko Fam1ly Living Trust, DNP a check for $6,000, which by the city staff. The Design And because it is art, there's a The raffle tickets are selling Frances H. Exline, Doris H. boosts us up to $33,779 or about Committee sold t-shirts bearing good chance it won't be marred like hot. .. err. .. they're selling. Crowley, Leroy A. Smith, Joseph one-third of the goal. the c;olorful mural design at by graffiti. Vandals who spray First prize is a grand of cash, L. Bodnar, Frank and Fiona The unidentified person has Newark Nite. A hastily arranged paint walls, railroad cars and $500 goes to a second winner. If Murray, Laverne McLean (in been particularly supportive of silent auction raised $2,000 at the overpasses consider themselves you'd like to join the excitement honor of her aunt's 110th b-day), the DNP and most downtown DNP's annual dinner in June. to be artists. Generally, the which will end Sept. 14 when the MaryAnn and Gordon G. Hendry, Newark causes. She is a benefac- Appeals have been fUld are being experts tell me (and there are winners are drawn at Community Carol L. Dwotnick, Mary Rose tor of worthy projects such as the made to businesses and individu­ such people as graffiti experts), Day, give me a call. I have tick­ Britt, Frances S. Walsh, Elizabeth construction of the "new" als. graffiti writers respect other art ets. S. Quinn, Melora Davis Trust, Newark Senior Center. And there are those raffle tick­ and will not destroy or damage it. Volunteers and city staffers are Richard and Nora R. Yates, Anne And she does her giving quiet- ets. At a buck each, we have a But if that's not the case, part continuing their efforts to solicit W. Braun, Gary and Maureen ly; without fanfare, and shuns all long way to go. You have to of the cost of the new mural goes donations from businesses and Feeney Roser, Kim A. Herrman, public attention. aggressively sell raffle tickets, to make it graffiti-proof as possi­ corporations. Russell and Pauline Eaton, This donor and her late bus- hawking them at high-traffic ble. The DNP kicked in $7,000 of Beverly M. Stoudt, Thomas and band have operated a Main Street events; no one beats a path to its budget. We got $10,000 from Catherine Lapenta, Victoria and mainstay, certainly one of the your door to pony up a dollar for City of Newark Revenue John Stevens and Alvera and oldest there. She still works at the a chance to win $1,000 cash. 'M a member••• of a Newark Sharing. The railroad, CSX, Monte Aronson. I thank them for business every day and feels I service club. When we organ­ donated $2,500 and McDonald's strongly about giving back to the ized five years ago, we agreed via the Dukarts made a community that gave her family HIS bridge••• painting is more we'd develop a "big money" McDonation of $1,000. Pennoni its livelihood. Tthan a plan to eliminate graf­ fund-raiser. We wanted to hit a Associates also kicked in a thou­ Everybody loves Mrs. X (if I fiti, which is a worthy goal in financial home run and avoid sand. Minster's Jewelers, Dover don't give her name, maybe she itself. The mural will welcome sapping the energy of our volun­ Realty and Karins · Engineers won't be mad) because she's just newcomers, shoppers and resi­ teers raising money. We said "ix­ have also ponied up some cash. so darned nice. dents alike to downtown Newark. nay" to Joe Corbi pizzas and An appeal was mailed to resi­ So, to this anonymous donor, I Local artist Terry Foreman has wrapping paper ... and raffle tick­ dents with their utility bills. say "thanks." I hope she'll be an created a bright, colorful, cheery ets. Donations have trickled in from inspiration for others to support design. The mural very well may In the case of the CSX mural John Stephens and Helen the mural project. become another Newark land- project, we're battling on all Crawford, Beryl W. King, And I hope that she won't be too mad at me.

their generosity. • The author is publisher of this Now, it's your turn to help. and two other local newspaperss. This is an important community project that deserve to be sup­ Solution to The Post Stumper ported by residents as well as on Page 11. businesses. 8 0 A R ARM ONE GAS S P 0 T A 8 8 A RHOMBUS L E I ART E ROB INCOUSINS E N E GETS ••• K E E N E DEUS P E E R S SET OW, the part where I make 8 A 0 E p E R I ARTHUR N EM 0 T E S N 0 8 E L SALEM one person angry at me. S LEW SINO A E A P 0 A E L At mid-month, the DNP had AIR PAATYO F F I V E ADAM PAC I NO A A A NASA INA tallied about one-fourth of the UN I T SWAT T I ED N AS money for the mural project. Not S H R U G E A I N M ORAN IONIC HAY E l S A SA R A VETO bad, but we're still thousands of AD A ROAM S H A OUTCRY raffle tickets away from the goal. WEST URBANC OW BOY E U R S T 0 P 0 PAl AURA I N N S Behind my back and those of R E E S E P I E T Y AGENTS M 0 s T E L A l 0 E C E L S other board members this month, 8 AN A A 0 L L MENU 8 0 0 N E a board member and downtown A A A B V I A MAP LELEAFRAO C L U E E S P SHE l l A C A H N A merchant quietly ·handed the H 0 T E R E P GAR S R 0 A E A 0 • Gas heat • Washer and Dryer • Multiple phone line capability • Mini-blinds Knee Osteoarthritis • Ceiling fan Research Study • Breakfast bar The • Dishwasher If you have diagnosed knee • Private patio or bal.cony• osteoarthritis and knee pain during • Fitness center walking and are between the ages • News and coffee bar of 40 and 75, you may quafify for a • Business services study at the University of Delaware, VININGS investigating the effects of shoe • Pool with sundeck • Clubhouse insoles on knee pain and walking performance over a one-year period. • Video library Subjects receive up to $100 as • Pet Walking area at CHRISTIANA compensation for their one year • Resident activities program 200 Vinings Way, Newark, DE 19702 involvement. For more information, ~ (302) 737-4999 call Lynn at (302)831-8521 ...... _. ______• I I' I\,,.., J "I f., f 1 1 I' I

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• Obituaries are printed free of She was a former resident of charge as space permits. Lewes and Rosenhayn, N.J. Information usually is supplied ·Douglas Phillip Randolph, physical education She is survived by her son, Joseph A LoBiondo and his wife Jan of to the newspaper by the funeral Lewes; three grandsons; and two director. For more information, and health instructor, active in church here granddaughters. She is also survived call 737-0724. Mr. Randolph was a faith­ also survived by his father. by six great-grandchildren; and her ful member of the Bethel Warren Sealy; three grandchil­ brother, Dick Battaglia of Gary L. Cooper, 26 A.M.E. Church, where he sang dren; brothers, Donald Hammonton, N.J. on the men's chorus and Randolph and Warren Sealy; Services were held at St. Mary's Newark resident Gary L. Cooper Church in Rosenhayn, N.J. served as a member of the foster sister, Joanne Gaines; Interment was in St. Mary's died on Monday, July 14, 2003. Sons of Allen. He was induct­ grandmother, Jesse Randolph; Cooper, 26, was born in Cemetery in Rosenhayn, N.J. Wilmington. He enjoyed fishing, ed into the Delaware State uncle, Alphonso Randolph; crabbing and football. He dearly University Athletic Hall of and a huge host of oU,euela­ James M. Wyatt Sr., loved and was very proud of his Fame, the Delaware County tives and friends. daughter and nephews. Black Hall of Fame for foot­ Services were held at the owned Delaware's He is survived by his daughter, was amem­ ball, and the Media Oldtimers Bethel A.ME. Church and at largest ceramics shop Amber Marie Cooper; his parents, AlphaPsi Hall of Fame. The House of Wright Karen "Ciconte" and Paul Fuller Sr.; CorpoJrated, the He is survived by his wife Mortuary, both located in Bear resident James M. Wyatt Sr. brothers, Anthony Cooper and Paul Education of 28 years, Wandra Maddrey Wilmington. Interment was in died on Wednesday, July 16, 2003. Fuller Jr.; sister, Trisha Clements; Mr. Wyatt, 75, was self-employed WJ~~UUlll, and the New Randolph; son, David P. Rolling Green Memorial Park grandmother, Catherine Ciconte; and for many years and was instrumental two nephews. le{!ountv Chapter of the Lookwood; and daughter, in West Chester, Pa. in bringing airfreight services to the Services were held at Holy n.u.uu~w Assooiation. Asblei Gussi Randolph. He is state of Delaware. Family Church in Newark and at the He, along with his late wife, Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home in owned and operated Delaware's Wilmington. Interment was private. 2003. taking care of the fmancial records at well as the Rosenhayn Volunteer Fire largesf ceramics shop. Wyker, 94, taught music for Cecil the hospital·gift shop. Department annual chicken barbe­ Mr. Wyatt retired from Johnson J. Elizabeth Lynch County public schools and later An active member of St. Mary's cue. Controls after many years of service. taught private music lessons in the Church in Rosenhayn, N.J., she Mrs. LoBiondo was also an active He is survived by his children, Former Newark resident J. Calvert, Md., area. would coordinate and work at the member of the Catholic Chonitus and Elizabeth Lynch died on Monday, Mrs. Wyker was a graduate of church's annual spaghetti dinner, as the Bridgeton Civic Club. See OBITUARIES, 21 .... July 14, 2003. Calvert Agricultural High School, Mrs. Lynch, 87, was a present res­ class of 1927, and a graduate of the ident of Zephyrhills, Fla. She was Peabody Conservatory of Music in born in Sayersville, Va. Baltimore, Md. A talented homemaker, Mrs. Mrs. Wyker was a member of St. Lynch enjoyed cooking, sewing and John's Lutheran Church in Newark. .. reading. She was a member of the She is survived by her son, Ralph • First United Methodist Church of L. England Jr. of Spotsylvania, Va. ; Zephyrhills. ~aughter, Mary Ellen Sweeny of She is survived by her daughters, Newark; five grandchildren; eight Anna Stevens of Zephyrhills, Fla., great-grandchildren; and numerous Nancy Mahanna of Newark, and nieces and nephews. Marian Daulton of Zephyrhills, Fla.; Services were held in Friends sisters, Josephine Pruett of Virginia, Cemetery in Calvert, Md. and Mary Tabor of North Carolina; « Wilmington College fit right into my eight grandchildren; and 12 great­ Helen Caroline Kovac grandchildren. busy lifestyle. Flexible class schedules allowed Services were held at the Spicer­ Former Newark resident Helen Mullikin Funeral Home in Newark. Caroline Kovac died on Tuesday, me to tailor my time in the classroom. Interment was in St. Georges July 15, 2003, at her home at Encore Cemetery in St. Georges. Village in Clearwater, Fla. Most importantly, I gained knowledge and Mrs. Kovac, 86, was born in James D. Shahan Sr., Phoenix, Md. understanding of my potential and myself. She was a homemaker and a employed at Uniqema member of St. John's Holy Angels The experience was so rewarding that I am now Newark resident James D. Shahan Church in Newark. back at Wilmington College pursuing my MBA." Sr. died on Tuesday, July 15, 2003. She is survived by her children, Mr. Shahan, 45, was born in Thomas Kovac of Salem, Mass., and Wilmington, and was a graduate of Jane Kovac-Spilko and her husband - Rhonda L. Scott William Penn High School. Paul of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.; He was employed as a utility and one granddaughter. Administrative Coordinator, operator at Uniqema in New Castle, She is also survived by her broth­ Astra Zeneca where he was the union shop stew­ ers, Joseph Hinder of Bel Air, Md., ard. Mr. Shahan was also a volunteer and John Hinder of Aberdeen, Md.; BS Business Management 2003 at Day of Care, a United Way affili­ and sisters, Sally Doilney of Boynton ate agency. Beach, Fla., Anne Webster of Mr. Shahan was an avid fan of Aberdeen, Md., and Kay Dettman of West Virginia University Rochester, N.Y. Mountaineers football and often trav­ Services were held at St. Joan of eled to WVU games. Most of all, he Arc Church and at the Tarring-Cargo was devoted to his family and Funeral Home, both located in ~ enjoyed frequent camping trips with Aberdeen, Md. them. Interment was in St. John the He is survived by his wife of 19 Evangelist Cemetery in Hydes, Md. years, Donna "Taylor" Shahan; chil­ dren, James D. Shahan Jr. of Felton, Jennie A. LoBiondo w Kaitlyn T. Shahan of Newark, and David J. Shahan of Newark; parents, Newark resident Jennie A John and Betty "Zawaski" Shahan of "Battaglia" LoBiondo died on Wilmington New Castle; brothers, Billy Shahan Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at . of Middletown, Johnny Shahan of Churchman Village in Newark Odessa, and Carl Shahan of Bear; Mrs. LoBiondo, 84, was born in College and sisters, Helen Foraker and Hammonton, N.J. Barbara Shahan, both of Bear. Upon graduation from high Services were held at the Spicer­ school, she attended Glassboro State Mullikin Funeral Home and inter­ College and earned her certification ment was in Gracelawn Memorial as a substitute teacher. She later Park, both located in New Castle. worked as a substitute teacher at the Deerfield Township School for many years. Eleanor E. Wyker, . Mrs. LoBiondo was a devoted graduate of Peabody homemaker who spent her free time volunteering in the community. Newark area resident Eleanor E. She volunteered as part of the ',t 1' 1 '. Wyker died on Tuesday, July 15, Brid9eton Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, PAGE 20 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST ·:· IN THE NEWS Mayor rants about towing excesses at shopping center who have parked in the lot on the ~ COUNCIL, from 1 to sit in the lot and watch people east end of Main Street, and on a daily basis, and as soon as whether or not they patronized they perceive the car's driver support of councilmembers, has any of the shopping center's busi­ and/or occupants to walk off the asked City Solicitor Roger Akin nesses, have returned to the spot parking lot to another location on to fashion an ordinance that they parked their vehicle and Main Street, the tow truck driver would require an adequate found it missing, only to spend as moves into action. amount of time and notice be much as three hours of their time Lisa Lible, of Alexander given before a vehicle can be and as much as $140 to get their Insurance, and her children ate at towed from a certain sized park­ car back. Capriotti's in the shopping center ing lot. According to Godwin, · the on July 1. After their lunch, she For some time now, residents owners have hired Ewing Towing walked back to work and the chil-

dren moved the car closer to Reardon Tarlov and Mondell, of Main Street so they could walk Wilmington, admitted knowing across the street to another busi­ little of the facts of the case and ness. Within five minutes the car had just been called by his client was towed. at 9 a.m. that morning to attend "The environment has the council meeting. changed from a friendly commu­ Tarlov said his client wanted nity to 'gee, you better watch "to be a good neighbor" and out,"' Godwin said, citing two requested a "dialog with the merchants in the shopping center mayor over a cup of coffee to who fear for their regular cus­ work this out," but the mayor had tomers that shop there. little patience for delaying the Repeated letters and phone issue any longer. calls from the mayor to Tim "His arrogance is why I am so McNally, manager of the proper­ ty for First Washington Realty, have either been ignored or have not resulted in much cooperation, the mayor said. i i The environ­ Even though the parking lot is private property and signs say ment has changed "authorized parking only", the lot from a friendly is perceived to be free and open to the public, the mayor com­ community to 'gee, mented. No other shopping cen­ ter in the city has such a towing you better watch for those more concerned policy. Furthermore, concerning the out'," about balancing their lives unusually high towing fees being charged, Godwin said, in his tele­ MAYOR HAL GODWIN than their checkbooks. phone conversation with McNally, "he would not deny receiving some of the fees." Simply Free Checking. Councilmember Chris Rewa angry," Godwin said in reference admitted liking to park one place, to his conversation with It's a no-hassle, do her shopping in several stores McNally. "If in the eleventh hour no obligation account. up and down Main Street, then he wants to negotiate, would like return to the car. as a gesture of good faith, stop ''The owner of the Newark the towing for a few months • No minimum balance Shopping Center should like to while we work this out." required contribute to the health of Main The earliest any amendment to Street," Rewa said. a towing ordinance could be • No monthly service fee The attorney representing drafted and passed would be one First Washington Realty, Edward month, with a public hearing at • Unlimited check writing Tarlov, of Elzufon Austin the Aug. 25 council meeting. • FREE first order of checks 302.855.2402 • 1.877.362.1570 Need a speaker? delaware national.com The staff of the Newark Post is always anxious to get out in \' their community and meet the members of local clubs and organi~ Member FDIC. You must deposit $200.00 to open this account ATM or Success debit card is available with an annual (non·refundable) fee of $15.00 per card. Fcee gift available to new accounts. Limit one per household while supplies last. We reserve the right to substitute an item t.ations. And we welcome the opportunity to provide a spe.akerfor of equal or greater value. a program. We could discuss the importance of community jour­ nalism today or share an entertaining 20-minute program ofunin· 12 conven1ent locat1ons 1n Sussex and New Castle Counties. tentional but nonetheless hilarious headlines. Call 737-0724. www.ncbl.com/post/ · AUGUST 1, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 21 NEWARK PosT ·:· OBITUARIES

Blanche M. Fyler of Wayne, Maine; Sunday School, assisted with ~OBITUARIES, from 19 sister, Jean Di Gioacchina of Annedith L. Harris Marian A. Smocer, Vacation Bible School, and served Hanover, N.J.; nine grandchildren; Bear resident Annedith L. Harris worked for UD with the worship team and the . James M. Wyatt Jr. of Bear, Nancy J. seven great- grandchildren; and one died on Sunday, July 20, 2003, in "Believers in Action" team. Miller, with whom he lived, and Jo great-great -granddaughter. Churchman Village. Newark resident Marian A. She ·envisioned and was one of Ann Wienikes of Newark; seven Services were held at St. John the Mrs. Harris was a homemaker. Smocer died on Sunday, July 20, the founders of the outreach ministry, grandchildren; and his sister, Norma Baptist Church in Newark, and at the She is survived by her husband of 2003. ''Tender Loving Christians" (TLC), Jean Hurley of Wilmington. Doherty Funeral Home in Pike 42 years, Philip G. Harris; son Philip Mrs. Smocer, 79, worked for 23 and was also involved in prison min­ Services were held at the chapel Creek. G. Harris Jr. of Newark; brothers, years in the food service area at the istry. of Gracelawn Memorial Park in New Entombment was in All Saints Bernard F. Walsh Jr. and his wife U':liversity of Delaware. In her leisure time, Ms .. Rutland 'Castle. Cemetery in Wilmington. Christine of Hockessin, George L. She was ~ member of the enjoyed spending time with her fam­ Entombment was in the abbey in Walsh and his wife Carmen of Middletown Senior Center and she ily and friends, going to the beach the adjoining memorial park. Thomas R. Purcell, Newark, Martin J. Walsh and his enjoyed crafts and bingo. and to movies, listening to music, wife Patricia of Wilmington, and She is survived by her daughters, and writing letters. Maria G. Murphy, worked in retail sales Jobn L. Walsh of Bear. Susan Lawler of Newark, Patty Fink She is survived by her life partner Services were held at ' St. of Newark, Janet Urbaniak of Fair · and soulmate, Paula M. Hagerman of worked for Medical Newark resident Thomas · R. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bear, Hill, Md., Debi Reeve of Newark, Bear; children, Ashley M. Checchi, Purcell died on Saturday, July 19, and Francine Ashbee of Middletown; and at the Doherty Funeral Home in Keith A. Gauthier and Paul A. Center of Delaware 2003. Pike Creek. brother, Thomas Hagan of Monroe, Hagerman; all at home; parents, <;o!. Mr. Purcell was 82. Pa.; 13 grandchildren; and nine Newark resident Maria G. Interment was in Chester Rural Michael Rutland, USAF Ret., and He was a graduate of Prospect Murphy died on Saturday, July 19, Cemetery in Chester, Pa. great-grandchildren. Kjaeren Rutland of .Col.orado 2003. High School in Prospect Park, Pa. Services were held at the R. T. Springs, Colo.; and her lifelong best Mrs. Murphy, 86, was born in In his younger years, he worked Foard and Jones Funeral Home and friend, Sheriann Y. Jalbert of Bangor, Harrison, N.J. as a coppersmith at the Philadelphia Mary Josephine Jones, at Holy Angels Church, both located Maine. Mrs. Murphy retired from the Naval Yard, and later in California in 66, accountant .in Newark. Services were held at the Newark Medical Center of Delaware in 1984 the same line of work. Burial was in the Delaware United Methodist Church and at the after 12 years of service. During his years after moving Former Newark area resident Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, both She was a member of St. John­ back east, he worked in retail sales. Mary Josephine Jones died on Bear. located in Newark. Holy Angels Church in Newark, and Mr. Purcell was a member of the Sunday, July 20, 2003. Interment was in Barratt's Chapel St. Francis Church in Winthrop, Eureka-DuPont Lodge 29 AF&AM Mrs. Jones, 66, was born in John J. Mcintosh, 80 Cemetery in Frederica. Maine. · in Wilmington. Hamilton, Ohio. Mrs. Murphy was an auxiliary He is survived by his wife·of :2.8 . She was known as "Jo" by her Newark resident John J. Mcintosh William E. Hayes, 76 member and former officer of the years, Marian; sons, Thomas and his family and friends. died on Monday, July 21, 2003. DAV of Richard Curry Chapter 5 of wife Carol of Claymont, Donald and Mrs. Jones was a Mr. Mclntosli was 80. Newark resident William E. Newark. She was an amateur ham his wife Audrey of San Diego, Calif., bookkeeper/accountant with Process Services were held at the Little Hayes died · on Tuesday, July 22, radio operator whose call sign was Michael and his wife . Rose of Industries in Newark. Sisters of the Poor in Newark. 2003. - KA30VGV. Norwood, Pa.; daughter, Debbie and She was a member of Holy Savior Mr. Hayes, 76, was a member of She was a member of.the Third her husband Charles of Arden; step­ Church in Ocean City where she was Angela Leigh Rutland, The New Castle Moose Lodge. Order of Discalced Carmilities. sons, Jim and his wife Colleen of a choir member. He is survived by his wife, Patsy She enjoyed oil painting, and Seven Lakes, N.C., and Garland of She is survived by her son, junior CPA with Cover Hayes; children, Raymond V. Hayes Boston, Mass.; stepdaughter, Linda Stephen L. Jones of Delaware; watercolors, and vacationing at her Bear resident Angela Leigh and his wife Jennifer, Patricia Bonner summer home in Wayne, Maine. She and her husband Chuck of Elkton, daughter, Lisa Nolan and her hus­ and William Hayes; two grandchil­ Md.; 15 grandchildren; six great­ band Gerald P. Nolan of Berlin, Md.; Rutland died on Monday, July 21, also enjoyed refinishing antique fur­ 2003, after a long battle with cancer. dren; and two nieces. niture. grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Albert Wilke of -Millsboro; Services were held at the Strano his brother, Jack and his wife Ruth of sister, Patricia Apostelos of . Ms. Rutland, 33, was a junior She is survived by her children, CPA with the accounting fum Cover and Feeley Family Funeral Home in Michael P. Murphy of New Castle, Broomall, Pa.: and sister Joan of Bellbrook, Ohio; and two grandchil- Newark. Glenolden, Pa. · & Rossiter P.A. in Wilmington for Henry P. Murphy Jr. of Middletown, dren. , Burial was private. Services were held at the Union Services were held at the Burbage the past five years. Stephen P. Murphy of Oxford, Pa., An active member of Newark Kevin P. Murphy of Newark, and United Methodist Church in Bear. Funeral Home in Berlin, Md. Interment was private. United Methodist Church, she taught

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. l RBI UON UNITED NEW ARK WESLEY AN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 708 West Church Rd. Newark, DE At the corner of Rts. 7 & 71 in Bear (302) 737-5190 Bv!l!!aea( 1.5 miles south of Rt. 40 ttt • Divine Worship 10:00 am =Pastor James &:Yoder III Presb1Jterian Church (PCAJ -1545 CIIIPch Road Bear, DE 19701 • Holy Communion pt & 3'dSunday's Christ Centered • Biblically Based Sunday School for all ages .9:30a.m. 302-834-1599 Morning Worship ...... I0:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 Children's Church & Nursery Provided Rev. Carl Kruelle, Pastor www.orlcde.org Sunday School 9:00a.m. Choir- Sunday ...... 5:30 p.m. 9:30 Sunday School Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Youth Meeting Sunday ...... 6:00 p.m. 10 Johnson Rd., Newark (near Rts. 4 & 273) 308 Possum Park Rd. · Newark . www.forministry.com/19701RLUMC Mid-Week Bible Study . Rev. John M. Dunnack, Pastor Redeeming Grace "'~ ~~ !~\ Worldwide Ministries, Inc. Unitarian ,.,~ 129 Lovett Ave, Newark, DE 19711 Universalist (302) 286-6862 Fax (302) 268-6748 Service . 10 a.m. @~ FellowshipNewark of Child Care & 420 Willa Rd. Bishop Marian L. Rudd, Pastor &Founder Sunday School Newark, DE Prayer Tues. &Fri 12 noon· Sun. School8:30 am (302) 368-2984 Morning Worship 10:00 am Baptist Tues. Bible Study 7:00·8:30 pm Topic: "Do You Have Faith?" "'LIPhHr n,~ .r; zu oaa· Christian Enrichment Class: 1\Jes 7:00·8:30 pm, For All Ages Speaker: Amy Taylor 801 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 (302) 322-1029 Carlo DeStefano, Pastor Schedule of Services White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Sunday School 9:45AM Polly Drummond Hill Road at Kirkwood Highway Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Evening 6:00 PM SUMMER SUNDAY SERVICES Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00PM (Nursery Provided for all Services) www.fairwindsbaptist.com 8:30am, Traditional Worship Home of the Fairwinds Christian School 10:30 am, Contemporary Worship -"Pioneer Gospel Hour" COMCAST CABLE CHANNEL 28 THURSDAY 8:00PM (302) 737-2100 "He Keeps Me Singing" www.wccpc.org Cam cast Cable Channel 28 ... Thursday 8:30PM Healing Waters Christian HighlNay Word .of Faith Ministries Fellowship International Ministries ( .. axtansloo ol HlllbWay Gospel Join us for COIIIIIIUillty Temple, Wilst Chaster PA) Sll.nday Morning Services-@ 10:30 New Order of Services Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 28M. 3:17 AM held at the Christiana Hilton, ~assembly ... "~fk.~~tk. Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m. L-t ca. tkoe .a ~-" 100 Continental Drive Sunday evening worship: 1-st 1421 Old Baltimore Pike · Newark, DE- & 3rd Sundays @ 4:00pm Summer Schedule Terance & Victoria Blount Bible Enrichment Class: Newark, DE ·wednesday @ 7:00pm Sunday Morning Pastors'/Founders The Way Bible Institute: (302) 73 7-5040 10:00 AM Saturday 9:00am - 1:OOpm Ezekiel47:12 Sunday School...... 9:15 a.m. Sunday Evening- 6:00 pm AH services will ba bald at 111t1 "Super Sonic Sundays". Children's 302-292-2374 Bast Vlest1lrn Hotel Sunday Worship.IO:OO a.m. &5:30p.m. 280 Chapm... Rd., New..tc, DE Wednesday Family Night...... 7:00p.m. Solid ·Rock Ministries - Teens (ac1'0881rom Burlington Coat Factory) Wed. Bible Study & Prayer- 7:00pm Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers, Youth & Missionettes ~Aitdrass Safe & Fun Children's Ministry at each service. Nursery Provided for all Services P.O. Box220 Quality Nursery provided. Bear, Dataw- 18702-o220 Th e Voice of Liberty TV Channel 28 Broadcast every Sat 5:30pm Michael Petrucci, Pastor We are located at Ben Rivera, Assistant Pastor 2744 Red Lion Road (Route 71) ('Childrens Church Available) Bert Flagstad, Visitation/Assoc. in Bear, Delaware 1970 l. Dynamite Faith Radio Show For more information about the Church, Man- Fri 8:00am on 151 Oam Pastor Lucie Hale, Children's Ministries Please call (302) 838-2060 Dynamite Family Christian Center Director George W. Tuten Ill, Pastor 1910 Lancaster Ave. & Union St. Visit us online at Liberty Little Lamb Preschool now Wilmington, DE Pastor c... A. Turner Sr. First Lady Karen B. lll'ner accepting applications 302·651-WIND www.praiseassemblyonline.org - For hl'1ller illlll'lllllloll or liftt:tillnl please cal: www.libertybaptist.net www.ncbl.com/post/ AUGUST 1, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 23

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Puritan Reformed St John the Baptist Catholic Church /J~ E. Mllllll N. a.-1111'1111 Fellowship t;~~ Daily Mass: Mon- Sat 8a.m. "Seelcing to be Reformed in Preaching & Practice" We meet in the Iron Hill room at Howard -~~./ Sunday Mass: 7:30,9,10:30 a.m. johnson on Rt.8% South of Newark. Sunday Holy Angels' Catholic Church afternoon lpm & 7pm in the Iron Hill Room for info 82 Possum Park Road PICIURE ... or directions call302-832-2952 ask for Richard or Weekend Masses: Saturday 5p.m. JUSf email inquires pilgrim19701 @yahoo.com a dlurch thai modeled care :~~d Sunday 9, 10:30, 12:00 noon COillpii.'!Sion where )'OU were imjlonant jnst becmse \'1111 were you. Pastor Upsy wiU be 2p.m. (Spanish) speaking Wed evening. Pastor: Father Richard Reissmann 290'Whiieba11Road • Elkton. MD 21921 • 410.398.4234 • -.EibonFint.org Bible Doctrine Classes monthly Rectory Off'tee: 731·2200 prayer meeting and psalm sing. SPIRIT & LIFE ..J.... · ~ OGLETOWN \. \ I I FlllSf Pll&m'I11U.O BIBLE CHURCH CBIJKCB Pastor Rev. Jonnie BAPTIST CHURCH '-~ & Barbara Nickles ~lh RL"d \III! Rd - :\l'l\,lrk, DF. 292 West Main St • Newark Sunday 10:30 AM & 6 PM (corner of 273 & Red Mill Rd.) T,t,;th Chape,f (311) 731-5144 Wednesday-7:00PM · 302-737-2511 Uvfng the Best L.if9 9jX) AM...... Contemporary Worship Service Worship, Prayer &Teaching Pastor: Dr. Drew Landrey ~. Worship Service Youth Explosion August 15-17 Services! Rclt'l'nnt, ht!(illiiiiJ, htll 111'.30 AM .... Traditional Fri &115 & Sat &116 (7p.m. service) Sun &117 (10:30 a.m. service) Enjoy worship with us Sundays, l0:30am Infant & Children's Nursery Provided *No p.m. service Ramp Access for Wheelchairs 32 Hilltop Rd. Elkton, Maryland Overall theme: Pastor. Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Hundley Phone (410) 398-5529 • (410) 398-1626 The Mystery of Prayer Associate Pastor. Rev. D Kerry Slinkard 8/3 How To Connect With God Impacting Your World ~ The Episcopal Church Welcomes You 8/10 ].>rayer · More Than Words Christian Center StThomas's Parish 1 A Kin Thin (Children's 8/ 17 I t S g g Program) Pastors: Ray and Susan Smith 276 S.College Ave. at Plri: Place, Newarlr, DE I 971 I (302) 368-4644 Chwlh Office (9:00-I :00 Moa.·Fri.) 8/24 Prayer - Not An Option 10 Chestnut Road (West Creek Shopes) (302) 366-0273 P.-ish l.tor.atioa Hotlae Elkton, MD 21921 www.stthomasparlsh org 8/31 How To Pray For A lnll;a~•,~• Sunday Wo11h!o Sunday Worship Setvice ll:OOam 8:00am Holy Eucharist, Rite One Mealing at: Nursery Available 10:30am Family Wo!Jhlp-Holy Eucharist ...... V.Tecb Scllool 5:30pm Holy Eucharist, Inclusive Language Old 888 )liSt ...... Rt. 40, Thursday Bible Study 7:00pm The Rev. Thomas B. Jensen, Rector ...... 1'1811,-.... Saturday Teen Ministry lO:OOam The Rev. Jay Angerer, Assistant & Episcopal Campus Minister Richard Berry, Pastor FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Ms. Lynne Turner, Director of Children's Ministries 410-996-8986 Ms. Kay Leventry, Head Preschool Teacher Ministry Center: 410-392-6374 &30a.m. -7/COUIIGc 71{;1'1/lup- ~ First Church /0:30a.m. ~Christ, ~~ientist -81ectric 71{;,.~~/up - 48 West Park Place, Newark s.ay Slrvlce a s.ay 1c11111 111:00 AM WllliiiUiy T..U..W Mlllllp 1=- PM 1'11111: lleltlllllllltl · R E. Mill II., Nlwlrll Rev. Curtis F. I.cins, P\.1), MIL · ft'l. 111:00 AM · 5=- PM Sa1lrUy 111:00 AM • 5:00 PM Clllllcll'tlmllltll--...... ~-4ti8.-oa All ARE WEI.COI'tW: -··~..... PAGE 24 • NEWARK POST • AUGUST 1, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST •!• IN THE NEWS Stamp honors Purple Heart recipients By ROBIN BROOMALL Tyrone Jones, on behalf of Sen. Carper's office, also NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER thanked the veterans for service without thinking of themselves. HE oldest military decora­ 'Thank you for serving with­ T tion in the world was com­ out having to weigh the costs," memorated with the Jones said. issuance of a new postage stamp. Local residents and one postal George Washington presented employee who received the the first Purple Heart in 1783 to framed commemorative honor those soldiers who were stamp, as shown in the injured in the line of duty. photo at right, include, This week, the ' from left to right: Newark Post 1 1 Richard Magner Office again paid • ; · (Cooches Bridge tribute to the local ~ Chapter 9377, veterans who 1 Military Order of received the Purple ; the Purple Heart ), Heart medals in var­ 1 1 Brian Blackney, ious wars and recog­ Robert nized the sacrifices of Zickefoose, common soldiers by Edwin E. presenting the com- Brown, Mahlon memorative Purple Fegley, John Helm, Heart Postage Stamp Walter Reid, Timothy Brooks bearing Washington's por- and Lorenzo Wright. Joseph trait. Blaszkow was not available for In a ceremony under the hot the photo. sun, Rep. Mike Castle thanked Commemorative stamps are the recipients for their service. available online at · "It shows what America is," www.shop.usps.com Castle said, "you did it without NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL complaining ... in all the wars." Newark recipients of the Purple Heart gather outside the Ogletown Road postal facility.

Healing Mass birthday on July 17. She is cur­ student representative on the countries, ASLO is the leading rently enjoying good health at a National Board of the American professional organization for The Catholic Diocese's BRIEFLY retirement home in her native Society of Limnology and researchers and educators in monthly healing mass will be Pennsylvania. Oceanography. aquatic science. held on Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. With members in over · 50 at St. Mary of the Assumption For more information call Houser elected Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike in Jeanne Casey at 239-5982. Hockessin. Ushers and prayer Letise Houser, a doctoral can­ teams will be available to provide didate in marine biology-bio­ assistance. St. Mary of the 1DOth birthday chemistry at the University of Assumption Church is handi­ Mrs. Mabel Kleppinger, a for­ Delaware's Graduate College of capped accessible. mer teacher at West Park Marine Studies, has been elected Elementary, celebrated her 100th to serve a three-year term ·as a

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