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94th Year, Issue 25 ©2003 July 11, 2003 Newark, Del. • 50¢ UP FRONT I Wise Apro 77wusaruls .qf }{ezvarf.en who stf!)'ed home bra:Ded high ternjJe'la­ attacks to the tures and sticf;y humidipy to effiftY the clf:y :~ annual LibertY D(!Y jes­ bitter.end fiDities. $$$issue For the}irst time this_yem; enlt>r­ By JIM SJREIT tainment mul acthrities fotfamilies · New Christina schools NEWA~K POST STAFF WRITER ·were held at the Uni:Dersity rf Del­ leader unveils his attack HERE was little notice aiJ.)are athletic fields, where pyro­ ori surprise financial crisis T last week when the baton was passed on technics jkw at dusk. By ROBIN BROOMAll Main Street at the headquar­ Bands pkfyed, children ters of the Christina School NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER District. Nick Fischer was out l!n}ftYed a variety qfgmnes and Monday and Joe Wise was in IS PLAN for the first 45 days is treat~ tts j(unilies gathered for tile the superintendent's seat the H aggressive, but Dr. Joseph Wise next day. .fireworks Jmsentation. is not scared off by the challenges If you are facing him. one of the tens In his first report to the Christina of people who School District Board of Education, follow this col­ Tuesday, the new superintendent laid out umn regularly, his plans. He said he will acclimate him­ you know that I self to the superintendent's position by strongly dis­ having a "deep immergence into the agreed with the schools and local community, having a Christina School Board's Streit See WISE, 3_. decision to ter- minate Dr. Fischer's contract. As I saw it, he did what the board asked and with their NHS grad full knowledge, then became the fall guy when teachers and parents did not like the changes. arrested All that said, I'm over the board's casting aside of Fischer, Terry Schooley's for murders decision to leave the board, and the public's vote that ended Bud Mullin's term. Classmates stunned I'm optimistic about the future. as news spreads about My first interactions from capture of 2002 graduate new Christina superintendent Wise have left me with favor­ S word spread among classmates able impressions. The board A and friends here this week that a who hired him gave him high Class of 2002 Newark High marks and newspaper con­ School graduate had been arrested in tacts ·I have in Maryland said connection with a triple homicide- in he was impressive during his Wisconsin, reactions were similar - short tenure in Anne Arundel shock. County. Meng-Ju Wu, 19, known to his fellow While I preferred the insti- NHS students as Mark Wu, is accused of shooting three Verona, Wise. men last See UP FRONT, 7 _. month. All three died from gunshot wounds, officials in Wisconsin said this week. Authorities from the FBI, New York Port Authority Police and New York Police Department arrested the University of Wisconsin freshman Sunday in New York City. Wu was charged with three counts of 7 99462 00002 3 See ARREST, 5 _. _

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Can we help? • Police Blotter is compiled Offices: The paper's offices are each week from the files of the EW Castle County Police have the scene as the victim called 911. located conveniently in the Newark Police Department, New Arrest N arrested Moises Torres-Paddilla, Police said the victim described the Robscott Building, 153 E. Castle County Police and the a 23-year-old male who resides suspect as a Hispanic male wearing a Chestnut Hill Rd., Newark, DE Delaware State Police by the in the unit block of North Market blue shirt and khaki shorts. 19713. 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Reporters, writers , editors and wrestled her to the ground where he in the second degree, and two counts of salespeople can be contacted as listed: attempted to rape her in the daylight. kidnapping in the first degree. He has James B. Streit, Jr. is the publisher intruder Police said the victim struggled with been·arraigned and committed to the of the Newark Post. He sets policies and the assailant and was able to free her­ Gander Hill Prison after failing to post manages all departments in the Newark self after scratching the suspect on the $50,000 secured bail. N Independence Day, Friday, office. Call him at 737-0724. face, neck, and arms. The suspect fled July 4, the Newark Police Marty Valania prepares the sports O Department officers respond­ pages of this newspaper. The sports ed to a 911 call reporting that a sub­ editor is seldom in the office , however, stopped the vehicle. Devonshire's ex­ ing the commission of a felony. The victim was taken to he checks in frequently. Leave mes­ ject breaking into the rear door of a girlfriend ran from the car after it was Christiana Hospital in an ambulance house on E. Shetland Court sages for Marty at 1-800-220-3311 . stopped, police reported. She was from the Aetna Hose, Hook, and Abbotsford. unharmed. Arrest follows Ladder Co. and underwent emer­ Kathy Burr is the office manager Police reported that they arrested Devonshire, his mother and his gency surgery, police said. and editorial assistant who processes Christian L. Caldwell, 26, of Bear. July 4th stabbing most press releases. She prepares sister, Jessica Matusky, 18, were all The attacker fled the area before Police said the caller reported that arrested at the scene without inci­ A 20-year-old Middletown man police arrived, however, Michael A. obituaries and People briefs. She is the intruder was a former boyfriend was arrested and charged with first­ assisted by Ginni Buongiovanni. dent. Colella, Jr. was later arrested in con­ that had been stalking the victim and The investigation is continuing degree assault after a stabbing at an nection with the assault. He also was Contact them at 737-0724. was now breaking into the residence. and police said all three defendants Independence Day party in the 200 charged with possession of a deadly Police said the defendant broke Robin Broomall is a staff reporter. will be arraigned at a later time on East Park Place. weapon during the commission of a into the house by smashing the Reach her at 737-0724. charges of burglary, aggravated men­ Newark police said a 21-year-old felony, police said. Colella was kitchen window and then kicked in Wilmington man was stabbed in the Phil Toman has been the paper's acing, kidnapping, conspiracy and arraigned in Justice of the Peace the bedroom door. possession of a deadly weapon dur- arm during an altercation at the gath­ Court 20 on July 6 and released on arts editor since 1969. Well-known in Police officers arrived and found the arts community, he writes his ering at 8:30p.m. bond. Caldwell in the bedroom assaulting At press time, the vtctlm weekly column from his Newark home . the 911 caller's current boyfriend. remained in the intensive care unit at Leave messages for him at 737-0724. Police said they learned that Christiana hospital, police said. Caldwell had violated a valid no con­ Other contributing writers include Weekly crime report One Newark officer, who inspect­ Chuck Ballard, Jack Bartley, Tracy tact order on two separate occasions ed the interior of a car initialy used Bachman , Elbert Chance, Jon Deakins on the same date. STATISTICS FOR WEEK OF JUNE 22-28, 2003 COMPILED BY NEWARK POLICE DEPARTMENT by the victim's friends to transport and Marvin Hummel. Leave messages for Two Newark officers were the him to aid, said the interior of the them at 737-0724. assaulted during the arrest. Caldwell INVESTIGATIONS CRIMINAL CHARGES ZOOZ Z003 THIS ZOOZ Z003 THIS vehicle was "the bloodiest" he had Ed Hoffman is the Newark Posts was charged with stalking, burglary seen in his law enforcement career. in the first degree, menacing, three PART I OFFENSES TO DATE TO DATE WEEK TO DATE TO DATE WEEK advertising director and manages the After police were alerted, the bleed­ counts of assault, two counts of vio­ Murder/manslaughter 0 0 0 0 1 0 local sales team. He can be reached at 1- · ing man was transfered to the ambu­ lating a "no contact" order, and tres­ Attempted murder 0 0 0 0 0 800-220-3311. lance and treated at the scene before passing with intent to peep. He was Kidna 0 2 2 0 heading to the hospital. Jim Galoff services automotive transfered to prison in default of Rae 6 2 0 0 0 advertising clients in the Newark, Bear, $16,000 bond leveied at Justice of Unlawful sexual contact 7 5 0 0 0 Glasgow and Routes 40/13 area. Call him the Peace Court 11, police said. 26 37 32 Loud party on Kershaw at 1-800-220-3311 . Robbery 23 Aggravated assault 2 10 4 15 0 A University of Delaware student Betty Jo Trexler sells real estate Kidnapping leads to Burglary 96 76 0 15 7 0 was charged with maintaining a dis­ advertising. She can be reached simply Theft 491 473 26 119 122 orderly premise after Newark police by calling 1-800-220-3311. arrest of 3 in family Auto theft 76 73 5 0 were alerted of a loud party in the Jeniler Evans sells ads in the On Tuesday, July 8, New Castle Arson 3 2 0 0 2 0 first block Kershaw Street. downtown Newark area . She can be County Police arrested Michael TOTAL PART I 708 682 31 173 179 2 Officers said they went to the res­ reached simply by calling 1-800-220- Devonshire, his mother Bernadette idence at 12:13 a.m. on Saturday, 3311 . Matusky and his sister Jessica PART II OFFENSES July 5, and noticed a crowd of 20 to Tim Moore sells ads in the Route 40 Matusky, in connection with the kid­ Other assaults 212 157 5 169 118 30 persons, remains of fireworks that corridor. He can be reached by calling 1- napping of Devonshire's ex-girl­ Receiving stolen property 2 2 0 19 19 2 had been ignited on the road and 800-220-3311. friend from a North Wilmington Criminal mischief 416 370 16 56 50 sidewalk, and a "beer pong" table. home. Weapons 8 8 0 43 49 0 Police said the crowd was dis­ Our circulation manager is Mary Police reported Devonshire, a res­ Other sex offenses 7 7 0 0 0 persed. Lisa B. Gottesman, 20, of Ferguson. For information regarding ident of Banyan Drive in Newark, Alcohol 182 295 2 355 451 9 East Windsor, N.J., was summonsed subscriptions, call 1-800-220-3311 . went to a home in the community of Drugs 63 85 168 163 3 and released pending a court appear­ The Newark Post is published Friday by South Graylyn Crest with his mother Noise/disorderly premise 324 275 13 210 143 3 ance. Chesapeake Publisfiing Corporation. News and sister to talk with his ex-girl­ Disorderly conduct 635 642 11 57 75 0 and local sales offices are located in the friend. Robscott Office Center, 153 E. Chestnut Trespass 80 66 5 29 11 Cars damaged Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19713. All advertising At the residence, police said All other 502 402 12 176 232 and news are accepted and printed only at Devonshire, 19, used a knife to enter TOTAL PART II 2431 2309 65 1285 1311 21 Vandals broke the windows or the sole discretion ofthe publisher. The a screened-in porch and then entered . damaged at least seven vehicles Newark Post is a proud member of the the residence. Officers said he threat­ parked in the 500 block Creek View Maryland-De/aware-D.C. Press Association, MISCELLANEOUS ened his ex-girlfriend with the knife Road. Suburban Newspapers ofAmerica , tbe Alarm 892 71 7 46 0 0 0 National Newspaper Association and the and forced her into a vehicle driven Newark police were alerted at Downtown Newark Partnership. by his mother, Bernadette Matusky, Animal control 387 361 31 18 19 0 12:13 a.m. on Friday, July 4, that dis­ 45, also ofthe Banyan Drive address. Recovered property 158 134 5 0 0 0 orderly persons were smashing out POSTMASTER: Send address Residents of the South Graylyn Service 5187 4986 175 0 0 0 car windows however they were changes to: Newark Post, 153 East Crest home called 9-1-1 and gave a Suspicious person/vehicle 590 481 22 0 0 0 gone moments later when officers Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE description of Devonshire's vehicle TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 7214 6679 . 279 18 19 0 arrived and discovered the damage. 19713. Periodicals postage paid at to dispatchers. County police patrol Police have a security videotape officers located the vehicle at THIS WEEK ZOOZ ZOOZ TO DATE THIS WEEK Z003 Z003 TO DATE and investigation is continuing. Newark, Del., and additional offices. Harmony and Ogletown roads and TOTAL CAW 568 16386 615 15529 See BLOTTER, 21 .....

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PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY NIGHT Council revisits·alcohol-related fees By ROBIN BROOMALL workshop with license holders in According to George Sarris, alcoholic beverages but do not hoi by the tenants or occupants of February to suggest alternatives. finance director for the city, the have bars should be omitted from the frat or sorority. NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Part of the increased fees col­ rate will go from an average of the fee structure. A minor subdivision at 134 E. lected would fund three new $670 to $1,700. "We should be encouraging Cleveland Ave. is proposed in CTION. Reaction. And police officers whose focus good restaurants in Newark, not Ryan German, owner of Caffe order to convert an existing small A now a plan to move for- would be on alcohol-related Gelato, has spoken against the watering holes," German said. . ward. offenses. "The violence is a city-wide contractor's office-wa,rehouse rate increase for restaurants on garage into a two-story building An ordinance that amends the Originally, a one-cent increase Main Street which he feels do not problem and cannot be addressed license fees paid by businesses in tax was proposed, but council by business owners on Main with two first-floor offices and contribute to the alcohol problem one second-floor apartment unit. which sell alcoholic beverages did not approve_ this and asked in the city. He expects to be pres- · Street." will be on the agenda for the· city manager Carl Luft to come ent at the meeting Monday. Also on council's agenda for The zoning would be changed Newark City Council meeting back with a fee structure that Under the new structure, he public input are two ordinances, from BC (general business) to Monday. would not include a residency tax said his license fees will increase one requiring rental permits for BLR (business limited residen­ The public session will be increase. from approximately $500 to fraternities and sororities and set­ tial). July 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the The ordinance before council ting the fees based on maximum $1,000. The city's Planning Municipal Building on Elkton next week will be a flat-rate fee occupancy, and another to change Road. "I'm disappointed they are not Commission has already recom­ based on occupancy . and type of considering the one-cent property the zoning of a property located Regulations were passed last business rather than on consump­ at 134 E. Cleveland Ave. mended approval of the request at year that raised the fees for alco­ tax increase," German said, "It's its June 4 meeting. tion. The average rates will be important that the new police Frat houses and sororities holic venders from an average of lower than first proposed, howev­ would be required to pay rental Council will also consider an $700 to over $3,000. However, officers be able to fight any vio­ er, they will still be increased lent crime." fees, however, the fee would be amendment to an ordinance that because of public response, the over the current rates. Caterers reduced by one-third if the writ­ would increase the annual rental council decided not to enforce the and private clubs would also be German also feels the four ten lease or recorded deed for the fee for multifamily dwellings new structure, but instead held a included in the fee structure. restaurants in Newark selling property prohibits the use of alco- from $55 to $70 per year. c_ New superintendent forms financial task force ..... WISE, from 1 Second, he has asked the state figures this week so the schools eral schools and noted the enthu­ go down in numbers because we to do an all-funds audit and · an can order supplies," Wise said. siastic attitude of the building are already pretty slim." audit of the unit count (employee "We're keeping this as far away staffs for starting the new year. Wise met with Governor Ruth smooth opening and start of the count). . from the students as possible." He has observed the organiza­ Ann Minner and suggested that school year, and facing the finan­ Third, the task force will look As far as filling the vacancy of tional structure of the administra­ she needs to visit our schools cial challenge by bringing a bal­ at only non-personnel areas for Tim Yetter, the former chief tion housed at Main Street is not more often. anced draft budget to the school cutbacks. financial officer who resigned the well aligned with the strategic "We have great potential to do board by the Aug. 12 meeting." "We want to have triple assur­ day after the deficit was plan and what's going on in the great things for the students here An accounting error left the ance we've fixed the problem," announced, Wise would like to schools. in Christina and I thank you for district more than $1,050,000 in Wise ·said, so that they will be have a recommendation for the "We will be streamlining the the opportunity," Wise said. the red for the fiscal year that able to manage the revised budg­ Board at the August or September process," Wise said. "We will not ended on June 30. It was et through the year, then have a meetings. He is looking for "the announced at the June 24 board plan in place for the fiscal 2004- right fit talent for this role." The meeting. 2005 year. position will become a Director Wise said he has already taken Wise says there will be a of Finance, rather than CFO, so steps to assure fiscal responsibil­ "tightening of the belt" in all that Wise and the assistant super­ ity of the district and that the areas and a spending slowdown intendents will have more of a upcoming school year will be to disallow any shortfall, but he decision-making role in the dis­ impacted as little as possible. felt confident this could be solved trict's finances, he said. "We're pretty far along in with non-personnel areas. The district is looking for crafting a solution," Wise said. There is no need for a line of someone who has "deep First, he has established a credit to be opened with a bank, Delaware financial experience" financial navigation task force of even though the application because the Delaware school for­ himself, financial specialist process had been started. Also, mulas are the most complex and Theresa Giles, key members of Wise assures there will be no new the Christina District is the most the administration, and two com­ referendum. complex in the state, Wise addttd. munity members who previously "We're releasing preliminary Wise has already visited sev- served on the finance committee. School.board sets tax rate By ROBIN BROOMALL rate. dent for the 2003-2004 year. An average • Schematic design plans for NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER home of NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL $60,000 the renovation of West Park T the first school board assessed value . School were approved. A prelim­ Ameeting of the fiscal year, would expect inary design will be brought back WE'RE ROillNG. ACJION. the Christiana Board of this year's to be shared with the public. Education set the tax rates for the The camera was rolling at Simon Eye Associates in Fox Run school tax bill • Expansion plans for the Shopping Center on Monday as some of the staff members became upcoming year. to be $771.60, Delaware Autism School were The Board approved the total actors and actresses for a day. The team of Film Bro~hers an increase of also approved, which will more Productions, with Gordon DelGiorno, of Wilmington, and his brother tax rate of $1.286 on each $100 $180. than double the existing facility of assessed value on real proper­ Greg, of Newark, were filming their fifth production called "Serial In other Reed attached to Jennie Smith School. Seniors," a movie about senior citizens who don't like how they're ty for the fiscal year 2004. This is actions: an increase from 98.6 cents for • The strategic plan for the being treated by society. Eventually they kill off their doctors and • Oaths of eyeballs go rolling on the floor. Both DelGiorno brothers, along with 2003. office were held for the newest Board of Education for 2001- In calculating the tax rate, 2006 was adopted. PaHy Blanchfield, cranked out the script in one month. "It's edgy members to the Board, John stuff, in your face humor," Gordon DelGiorno said between takes. which is done every July, the Mackenzie and James Durr. • Pamela Waun, assistant Board takes into consideration "We think it's different because it's bizarre humor." The movie • The Board voted principal at Jennie Smith School, should b,e completed in January and premier at the Newark Cinema the operating expense, debt, cap­ Christopher Reed as president · was appointed new principal of ital improvements, and tuition Center, then go straight to DVD and video, according to Gordon and Cecilia Scherer as vice presi- Gallagher School. DelGiorno. ., , IT • r / ,.. " t r PAGE 4 • NEWARK POST • JULY 11' 2003 .737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTE Ugh! UD tuition jump $580 UD's mineral NNUAL tuition for full­ than out-of­ ments in their fee structures," "The Unofficial, Unbiased A time University of state students Roselle said. Insider's Guide to the 320 Most Delaware undergraduate to attend one of Tuition and fee hikes for the Interesting Colleges" rates UD a museum and graduate students will the hottest 2003-04 academic year reflect "best value" university as provid­ increase by $580 this fall. schools in the several factors, including salary ing the best quality of education features The new annual rates are region," he increases, increases in employee for the tuition dollar, based on a $5,890 for Delawareans and said. health insurance fees and water national survey of guidance $15,420 for nonresident students. "Despite and energy costs, he said. counselors. world-class "The University of Delaware difficult eco­ Full-time graduate tuition is The publication also noted . remains a top value in higher nomic times, the same as that for undergradu­ UD's focus on undergraduate spec1mens education," President David P. ··t h e ates, with the exception of those research, study abroad and tech­ Roselle said. "In fact, UD has University's Roselle in-state students pursuing the nology. HE mineral collection at won national recognition for pro­ solid manage- master of business administration A 2002 listing of "Cool T the University of viding high quality at a surpris­ ment and (MBA) degree. Schools" in Careers and Colleges Delaware includes more ingly low cost. resourcefulness have enabled us The new tuition rate for full­ Magazine called UD "a public than 5,000 specimens, 600 of "Coupled with the availability to hold this year's tuition increase time Delaware resident MBA stu­ university that is affordable, which are on display in the of fmancial aid, UD is particular­ to a reasonable amount at a time dents also will increase by $580 medium-size ·and academically !renee du Pont Mineral Room ly a bargain for Delaware resi­ when many of our peer institu­ to $7,220. rigorous." in Penny Hall. dents who pay significantly less tions have made dramatic adjust- The 2003 edition of Kaplan's Except for federal holidays, the Mineralogical Museum is open to the public from noon- 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday and from l-4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. (The museum will be closed from Aug. 15 until fall semester classes begin Sept. 3.) Admission is free. The museum collection fea­ II tures native elements, minerals ' found in pure form from the periodic table of elements, sul­ fides and sulfosalts, oxides Are _your children bored? and hydroxides, carbonates, sulfates and phosphates from all over the world. An exhibit on the history of Plan a summer visit to the UD campus Delaware blue and gold, the ~University's colors adopted by ty in 1889, also is on dis­ From sports to solar walks and radio sta­ kids to do on the University of Delaware's Perkins Student Center, Academy Street, ;play. It also includes a brief tion tours, there is always something for campus in the summer. A positive learning Newark. Flip through the station's collec­ \Jt,istory of the state bird. the experience and fun for all, families may tion of records, COs and tapes, and learn .blue hen. want to take advantage of the many oppor­ how a radio station operates. Call ahead to In addition, there is a selec­ tunities offered through UD for family fun. arrange a tour, at 831-3593 or visit the sta­ tion of carved mineral ani­ • Take a field trip to WVUD, the voice tion's web site at www. wvud.org. mals, such as the Chinese lion, of the University of Delaware, where kids • Check out the vast array of dazzling a duck, an eagle, and, of can get a tour of the radio station's studio, gems at UD's !renee duPont Mineral course, a blue hen. located in the Museum on Academy Street, Newark. One To schedule a group tour of of the top mineral exhibits in the country, the Mineralogical Museum, the museum's gem room offers kids the call the museum office at 831- chance to view rare specimens close-up and 8242 or e-mail your request to even learn the difference between fool's [email protected]. gold and the real thing. The exhibit is For more information, visit free but may be viewed by appointment www.museums.udel.edu/ only. For days and times, call 831-2926 mineral/index. html. or visit the web site at museums.udel.edu. • To learn more about the solar sys­ tem and how far apart the planets are, Summer skating hours families can walk to replicas of all nine Ice skating at UD's Fred planets and the sun, starting at Old College Rust Ice Arena, located on and continuing throughout campus. In this Route 896 in Newark, is the scale model of the solar system, planets are cool way to beat the heat this featured outside various campus buildings. summer. To jump from Mars to Jupiter and Summer public skating ses­ Neptune to Pluto, call 831-8242. sions are set for 8-10 p.m., • Gain a little exercise with the Sunday and Thursday nights kids on the ice at one of the through Aug. 28, with the Delaware Ice Arenas, Route 896, exception of Thursday, July Newark, and if you or your child 31. Fall public sessions begin need a few skating tips, call the Sept. 5. rink at 831-2788 for information Admission is $5, and skate about lessons and public skating rentals are $3. Call831-2868. hours. www.ncbl.com/post/ jULY 11, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 5 '02 NHS graduQ.te charged in Wise.

~ARREST, from 1 Newark High's Class of 2002 Doody said. complaint filed Monday is filled valedictorian, Greg Moore, said In the 2002 edition of with gambling references. he did not know Wu well but "Krawen," the Newark High According to the complaint, first-degree intentional homicide often had conversations with him yearbook, Wu is pictured as a Wu had been helped by in an 11-page criminal complaint in class. "He was in my English member of the school's National McGuigan, whom he met about filed Monday in Dane County, and physics classes," Moore said, Honor Society chapter, a singer two months before the shootings, Wise., Circuit Court, and was "he always seemed so nice and in the chorale, a designer on the with placing sports bets with an awaiting extradition to Wisconsin laid back." website team, a player for the off-shore gambling company in at press time. Moore said he remembers Wu drama club, a member of the the Bahamas. Wu told police he Nick Tuke, Jr., 18, another "always laughing and joking NHS Business Professionals of had lost $15,000 OQ gambling 2002 NHS graduate who said around" and that "I'll never America, and a counselor on the between April and June. Wednesday that Wu "is still one believe he'd be associated with school's conflict mediators team. However, the newspaper of my best friends," was sur­ something like this." Moore does Below his senior picture, Wu's reported that witnesses also said prised when three FBI agents not recall Wu discussing any ambition is listed as "become that Wu had won $17,000 on appeared at his door recently and sports gambling during their what I want to be." June 21 on a tip from McGuigan. began asking questions about his talks. The Wisconsin State Journal Money is likely at the center of friend. Another of Wu's classmates, reported that the arrest Sunday of the motive, police said. 'They didn't tell me he was Amy Mayle, reacted to the news Wu, a resident alien from Taiwan, Wu also had withdrawn involved (in anything)," Tuke of his arrest with "That is came 10 days after the victims $72,000 from his bank account recalled but believed their ques­ bizarre." The two were in a Wu is pictured in the 2002 NHS were found in their first-floor between December and June, tions were related to contact he chemistry class together at NHS. yearbook. apartment in downtown Verona. according to the complaint. had with his friend about two Jim Doody, who taught Wu in A motive in the shooting Wu attended UW-Madison months ago. "He told me he was an 11th grade honors social stud­ deaths of Jason McGuigan, 28, half time during the fall 2002 involved in high-stakes gam­ Doody said, describing his reac­ ies class at NHS, said, "I remem­ tion to the news of the arrest as Dustin Wilson, 17, and Daniel semester and full time this spring, bling," Tuke said, and had been ber him clear as a bell." Swanson, 25, has not been studying Chinese, the State. "counting cards" at blackjack "He left my class ·every day ""''stunned." "That's completely out of spelled out by police, the news­ Journal reported. tables in a local casino. and went to web page design," paper reported. But the criminal "I figured this is what the FBI character for the kid that I knew,'_' was asking about," Tuke said. The investigators also asked if Wu had ever expressed any inter­ est in firearms or was violent. The next morning the FBI agents returned to Tuke's Pheasant Run home to re-ques­ tion Wu's friend. "They then informed me he was involved in a triple murder," Tuke said, "I was extremely surprised." Shortly after Wu's arrest in Queens, N.Y., the prisoner called his friend in Newark. "Mr. Wu was having trouble contacting his lawyer and asked me to help" locate his Wisconsin attorney. "He told me he was innocent," Tuke said. Wu told his friend that the arrest was a "misunderstand­ ing" growing out of Wu's rela­ tionship with the three victims. Wu made "two or three calls" to Tuke about the lawyer but there has been no recent contact, Tuke said. Even after Wu went to school in Wisconsin, the two friends would get together when Wu returned to Newark this past school year. "When we were in high school, we were definitely best friends," Tuke said. "The circumstantial evidence I've read seems pretty damning," Tuke said, but "I don't want to believe this." "Stuffy. Stale. Cramped:' Sound like any business "I don't think he could have killed anyone in cold blood," meeting you've been to lately? You won't ever Tuke said, "If he did it, he didn't intend to kill anyone." But he get that feeling when you meet at Embassy added, "I don't know whether he did it or not." Suites in Newark. We have plenty of meeting "Unbelievable" exclaimed Duncan Goode, 19, "that he is and breakout rooms-and a soaring atrium EMBASSY SUITES capable of doing something like that." where attendees can relax, have lunch and not Goode, also a '02 Newark Newark/Wilmington South graduate, said "I talked with him ever feel cooped up. Meeting here is like a almost every day" while the two worked on the high school's web breath of fresh air. Any time you need it. Let page. "I hung out with him a few us help you plan your next meeting. times ... and played cards with him in his apartment," he recalled Tuesday, "he liked to bet on 654 South College Ave., Newark, DE 19713 • 302-368-8000 poker but never talked about sports betting." www.embassysuitesnewark.<:;om PAGE 6 • NEwARK PosT • JULY 11, 2003 • • 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

COLUMNS • PAGES FROM THE PAST • LETTERS A smart first step Our OF THE Arne T appears as though Christina The independent audit is only I School District's new superin­ part of Wise's attack on this prob­ tendent is off on the right foot. lem. Early hopes _are that the Joseph A. Wise arrived at the shortfall can be covered in non­ district's Main Street headquar­ personnel areas. Equally impor­ ters last week and was greeted by tant as the audit is Wise's appoint­ a financial mess. A million-dollar ment of a financial review panel budget deficit was plopped on his that includes community repre­ plate just as the schools' CFO sentatives, hopefully businespeo­ resigned. ple. At his first school board meet­ Developing a plan quickly is ing Tuesday, Wise did the right critical. Already, rumors are fly­ thing when he called for a state ing among school personnel that audit of the district's books. the "real" deficit is $5 or 6 mil­ Being certain of both what hap­ lion. Paranoia about giant budget pened and how the costly mistake cuts is surfacing. This only makes occurred, as determined by an a bad situation worse. independent agency, is critical to Wise appears to be on top of devising a plan that willl lead things as much as any leader of Christina schools out of this the largest school district in the This week, "Out of the Attic" features a photograph of what was described in the mess. state can be after only one week. Newark Special School District's "Progress Report 1958" as "one day's milk needs for Newark's schools." The booklet reported that during the 1956-57 school AMUSED. BEMUSED. CONFUSED year 550,000 half-pints of milk from Richards Dairy were served. The booklet is part of the James Owen historical collection at Newark Free Library. "Out of the Attic" features historic- photographs from Newark's history, recent and long ago. Readers who have a historic photo and would like to share it with other readers are invited to loan their photos for reprinting in this space. Special care will be taken. For information, call the Newark Post, weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bill should 737-0724. never have said it PAGES FROM THE PAST News as it appeared in the Newark Post throughout the years By MARVIN HUMMEL • July 11, 1928 teeth and who visits the examined and to those booth of the Delaware whose teeth were perfect NEWARK POST COLUMNIST not even under i i ... Aetna Company will Anti-Tuberculosis Society this cash prize was given. HEN people quote Shakespeare torture most vile, will we open its greatest at the Kent and Sussex W as saying, "What's in a name?", Fair, at Harrington, will Lights appear they fail to add, "That dubious ever disclose them" carnival July 27 receive a cash prize of 50 cents. Saturday night, for the notion was written by BILL Shakespeare." On Friday, July 27, the first time in several years, But they should add that. No Marvin Aetna Hose Hook & Last year during the four days of the Fair the the Aurora Borealis or Shakespeare, for instance, could have ever Ladder Company, of Northern Lights were been so far removed from the vagaries of Newark, will open its teeth of 150 children were different male names on them to hundreds observed over this vicinity, being given an odd first name that he annual Firemen's Carnival, at times showing some of would write such a line. of teachers across the country, and there it which has become famous was: Mike's paper, identical to Marvin's, their most impressive It was not so much that I was the only throughout Delaware and forms and colors. · Marvin in my grade school that was the was given a 100; and Marvin's, identical to adjoining portions of Mike's, received a 90. Michael-John­ The lights, a phenome­ trouble; nor was it that there was only one Pennsylvania and non of the atmosphere, Marvin (me) in my entire high school of Bill-Hank-Joe-Pete-those were high Maryland as the greatest on the list of best 10 points-plus names and probably due to electrical .2,500 males; not even that I never met a and most novel attraction discharges, are usually vis­ Marvin in college or the graduate schools I Marvin, Beverly, Shirley, and Evelyn were of its kind in this part of among the leaders in the 10 points-minus ible only high latitudes, attended: it's just that people do not like the country. and a glimpse of them in the name of Marvin. Neither they nor I are entries. · Chief Ellison, chairman Beverly, Shirley, and Evelyn, at least, this part of country is fair­ quite sure why. But I don't like the name of this year's Carnival ly rare. because they don't. are good English names for men, and the Committee, promises more name Beverly used to, a_t least, carry great "Pages From The Marvin was listed among the 10 names new and novel attractions, Past" is compiled from on boys' public school papers that will cost weight and influence among the aristocra­ and finer prizes than have • July 10, 1998 cy of Virginia. But, I would imagine, early editions of the them an automatic 10 points. Thousands of ever been offered before. Newark Post and its Newark Lumber plan papers had been double-submitted with Beverly-the-guy would not want to ven­ ture too far north or south-surely not forerunners by Delaware children to staffers. Efforts are going to council west. · Newark's City Planning • A retired clergyman and a teacher since Beverly, Shirley, and Evelyn, I believe, have teeth examined made to retain origi­ 1972, Hummel has contributed to the are regarded as "feminine" names. But nal headlines and commission spent more Every child in Delaware style. than two hours dissecting Newark Post for more than two decades. who has a perfect set of He has lived in Delaware since 1959. See HUMMEL, 16 ~ See PAGES, 7 ~ www.ncbl.com/post/ jULY 11, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 7 NEWARK POST •!• OPINION & COMMENTARY 'He never complained, gave his best up to the bitter end'

..... UP FRONT, from 1 school board and I wish them enthusiastic and a bit calmer. He he displayed in his final six The debate qm continue well as they acclimate them­ should provide fresh leadership months on the job. whether Dr. Fischer should have selves. for the board to complement the been retained or not and even tutional memory of veteran board After being essentially .fired Having Chris Reed and work of the new super. by the Christina board, he whether fault for the current members, the addition of new financial woes lay at his feet. blood in the persons of John Cecilia Scherer in the president I came back from two weeks worked at full throttle to get the Mackenzie and Jim Durr can be and VP board slots also is good. in Colorado to learn of the dis­ spring referendum passed and to But, in my mind, he'll always good. Both wanted to be on .the Reed now has a few rough miles trict's accounting nightmare. The prepare the district for a new be remembered as a pro, an edu­ under his belt and is certainly schools' chief financial officer superintendent. He worked out cator who gave his best up to the resigned quickly as Fischer, then funding schemes that, if the refer­ bitter end. Wise and the new board scram­ endum passed as it did, would As he begins his new role in LEDER TO THE EDITOR bled to cover a huge, unexpected return programs such as those for Fairfax County, Virginia, I wish operating funds deficit: gifted and talented kids, the slic­ Nick and his wife, Karen, and For the record, I tell you that I ing of which he took a bullet for. their family Godspeed. don't know the facts about this To my best of my knowledge, Thanks for coverage financial fiasco beyond what's from November through last • The writer is publisher of this appeared in the media. In my week, he never complained. He and two other Delaware newspa­ past, I have had experience never comprised his integrity. He pers headquartered in Newark. To: The editor to report about the activities directing a business through never softened his job perform­ He and his family live in the and special events taking place shark-infested financial waters, ance, which most would agree is Cherry Hill neighborhood of From: Denise Schwartz, throughout the year. only to discover to my horror that typical of "short timers" working Newark. Assistant Principal Without your support, the my difficult decisions - ones that their final days. Downes Elementary community would not know all affected people's jobs - were School of the wonderful things that based on faulty info gathered by take place at Downes. people I trusted. wanted to tell you how Thank you from all of us at Downes Elementary, and don't If such is the case of Dr. I much we appreciate all the Fischer, this end of his reign forget, school reopens on news about Downes School should not overshadow his in your newspaper. Monday, Aug. 25. accomplishments in Christina. Having a hometown news­ paper ts so wonderful and • Keep those cards and let­ Not everybody hated Dr. working with you and your ters coming. The Opinion Fischer. In fact, throughout his staff has been an absolute Page is yours and we want time in Christina his supporters pleasure. you to use it. Letters should be grew exponentially in number Mr. Llera has been to our thought provoking and con­ and volume. In his final months, school on so many occasions cise; letters deemed libelous he was praised repeatedly by that he is like part of our fami­ will not be printed; we reserve many, including the board that ly. the right to edit for clarity; did not renew his contract. The Your paper, the Newark and writers must include a Christina Educational Post, has drawn us together in telephone number so that let­ Enrichment Fund, with which I meetings and conversations ters can be verified prior to served for many years, held a that highlight and showcase publication. Mail to: The dinner in Fischer's honor for his what's been happening at our ~ Newark Post, 153 E. Chestnut role in bringing full district sup­ school this past year. Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19713; port behind the struggling volun­ We are so grateful to you or fax 737-9019. teer group. and others for taking the time But what I'll most remember Nick Fischer for was the profes­ sionalism, vigor and enthusiasm Smaller classes? ..... PAGES, from 6 $79S.OO and revising the rezoning, subdi­ vision plan and parking waiver for the old Newark Lumber site. In the end, they managed to agree on enough of the plans to recom­ mend they go forward to city council with several amend­ ments. hire 29 more new teachers. Planner Richard Dayton made "The reduction in class sizes a plea for preservation of the means that students will have "Queen Anne-style" house built more one-on~one attention", said around t;he turn of the century. Rep. Richard DiLiberto. "It's really not in 'bad' shape and could be used for something," he Newark graduate excels noted. "There will soon be noth­ • Gas heat ing ·with any historical interest in international studies • Washer and Dryer • Multiple phone line capability ~ left on Main Street." The words "White House • Mini-blinds interns" have recently been syn­ • Ceiling fan Class sizes decreasing? onymous with controversy. But • Breakfast bar The for 1996 Newark High graduate • Dishwasher As a result of two pieces of Robert Anderson Jr. those words • Private patio or balcony* legislation passed in the last days mean opportunity. • Fitness center of the state's 139th General Anderson will be interning at • News and coffee bar Assembly session, Delaware • Business services VININGS the White House starting in the schools will be eligible to hire • Pool with sundeck fall. His first choice of assign­ • Clubhouse 130 new teachers by next fall. ment is the press office or the • Video library The prime beneficiary of this cabinet office but he doesn't • Pet Walking area at CHRISTIANA act based on last year's enroll­ know where they will place him. • Resident activities program 200 Vinings Way, Newark, DE 19702 ment figures is the Christina School District which qualifies to (302) 737-4999 PAGE 8 • NEWARK POST • jULY 11, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

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OUILOOK For a week or weekend... Being courteous Cape May's a hot spot! orne hot spots of activities, history and Twinings Tearoom will host a variety of Carriage House on the grounds of the to gift givers Sfun are great for a weekend getaway special events. Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington or a day trip - Cape May, N.J. ·is one The Teddy Bear Tea Party will be a St.The hours are at 11:30 a.m. Tea By MARIA PIPPIDIS of them. great way to treat a favorite youngster to Luncheons are $16.50 and Elegant The historic town offers a variety of spe­ tea at the Twinings Tearoom. Teddy Bear Mtemoon Teas are $14.50. Reservations SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST cial events, tours, concerts and places to Tea Part\es feature kid-friendly menus, are strongly recommended. To make a is the season of gradua­ visit for fun and education. reservation, call 609-884-5404 ext 138. Cape May's Victorian architecture has ons, birthday parties and An afternoon of elegance, tradition and E fine dining awaits visitors at the Twinings made this quaint seashore town into the weddings. We have all charming destination it is today. For those received gifts on these special Tearoom. The tearoom has expanded its FOR INFO ... who want to learn more and experience the occasions and have thanked menu and programming in 2003 and it is area's history and gingerbread architecture the givers to ensure our appre­ now open daily serving Tea Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and Elegant Afternoon Tea at 2 • For details of MAC's year-round up close, MAC offers the following tours a ciation for their gifts. Showing schedule of tours, festivals and special kindness to loved ones and p.m. number of tours. events, call 609-884-5404 or 800- Visitors can hop on the Cape May's friends should involve both a This year, Chef Michael Patchen, brings Welcome Inn ToUr and see the interiors of courteous verbal thank-you a variety of delicious new menu items to 275-4278, or visit MAC's website at four of Cape May's famous Victorian bed and a handwritten note. the Tearoom, such as deviled ham and www.capemaymac. org. cheddar cheese sandwiches and slow roast­ and breakfast inns and guesthouses. The Many parents consider writ­ ed top round of beef with crumbled bleu • For information about restau­ tours are from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. ing thank-you notes an exam­ cheese spread sandwiches. Traditional pas­ rants, accommodations and shopping, The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for chil­ ple of responsible and courte­ tries, scones, pistachio and blueberry tea call the Chamber of Commerce of dren ages 3 to 12. The tour begins at the ous behavior they want to breads, finger sandwiches, salads and fla­ Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508. Washington Street Mall Information Booth teach their children. Most peo­ vorful Twinings Tea remain amongst the at Ocean Street where visitors can get tick­ ple like to signature delicacies at the Tearoom. ets. receive Patchen plans to continue to serve the teddy bear music and a special treat for Those looking for a tour and food can mail, and Tearoom's most popular sandwiches such children. Teddy Bear Teas are B.Y.O.B.­ take a Gourmet Brunch Walk. A walking teaching as smoked turkey breast with roasted Bring your own bear (or dolly). The parties tour of Cape May's Historic District is fol- young peo­ asparagus and truffle mayonnaise, cucum­ are at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, July 19, Aug. 2 ple to write ber with Twinings herbal mint tea butter, and 16 and Wednesday, Aug. 6. The cost is See CAPE, 15. thank-you imported goat cheese, lavender honey and $15 for adults; $7.50 for children ages 3 to notes can be smoked black pepper bacon, and 12. a part of grilled Portobello mushroom The Twinings Tearoom is operated by helping with roasted shallot but- the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts them learn ter. (MAC) and is located good social In addition to in the skills. Pippidis serving tea Young daily, the children can write thank-you notes to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family mem­ bers to acknowledge apprecia­ tion for gifts and kindnesses. Writing a thank-you note to family members who live far away may be an important part of showing them how impor­ tant and loved they are. Parents also may want to enconrage their children to write thank-you.notes to local community organizations and corporate sponsors who lend support to their activities. There are no specific rules to follow; make the handwrit­ ten note a special message from the heart to the giver. A purchased thank-you note can be used if it also includes a personal message of thanks. Include a photograph showing use of the item that was given. The following suggestions may be helpful to parents who want to help their young chi1- See OUTLOOK, 17 • www.ncbl.com/post/ JULY 11, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 9 NEWARK PosT ·:· THE ARTS Take trip back in time at B&W photo show ITH most of the war "Talismanic" in 1998 and W news these days ema­ "Venice A Personal View" in nating from the Middle 1999. If you enjoy this exhibit, I East, it is easy for us to forget suggest you consider purchasing some of the former geographic her latest tome, ''Touching The news sites such as Cambodia, Mekong: A Southeast Asia Laos, Burma (now Myanmar) Sojourn," which I mentioned ear­ and Vietnam. It really wasn't that lier. It has 153 photos and an long ago those nations were on essay by Ms. Baldeck. everyone's mind. I must now confess to a preju­ Photographer Andrea Baldeck dice. I strongly feel photography is helping us focus on this area of is an art form. Many of my the world again in an outstanding friends in the fine arts do not exhibition of black and white agree. They refer to it simply as a photos entitled "Touching the mechanical skill. I feel that when Mekong: A Southeast Asian any art form joins with another Sojourn." It is open now through political feelings are, this is an discipline or disciplines, in this Aug. 30 at the University of exhibit not to be missed. case history and anthropology, all Pennsylvania Museum at 33rd Andrea Baldeck is as interest­ benefit and the total becomes and Spruce Streets in ing as her exhibit. Her careers greater than the sum of its parts. Philadelphia. have spanned music where she This exhibit at the University of The exhibit is all black and performed on both the French Pennsylvania Museum proves white photography because that horn and the flute - talk about my point. is the exclusive medium of Ms. two ends of the musical spec­ I think we are very fortunate Baldeck. She does all of her own trum! Then came a career in med­ to have this world-class museum darkroom processing and print­ icine when she served as an so easily available to us in the ing to keep complete control of internist and anesthesiologist in greater Newark area. You may the final prints. She makes Philadelphia-area hospitals. But drive up 1-95 to 1-76, get off at extremely good use of light and in the early 1990s she returned to the South Street exit and turn left. shadow as well as contrast and her first love, photography. I am You are about a block and a half composition. In her book, which glad she did. from the front door. There are you may purchase at the Museum Her work has been exhibited Shops, she calls these photo­ throughout the region in such See ARTS, 17 .... graphs " ... a personal account of venues as the Philadelphia textured, nuanced, enigmatic Museum of Art, the Polk Buddha seems very happy to be moments in a fascinating world." Museum of Art in Florida, at col­ cleaned by some children in Baldeck's work centers leges and in Venice, Italy. Her Bagan, Myanmar, formerly around the never ending influ­ first book, "The Heart of Haiti," Burma. It is one of many photos ence of the ancient philosophies was published in 1996, the came in the current exhibition at the and religions in this corner of the U. Pa. Museum. world, Buddhism, Hinduism and Confucianism. She relates these to the currents of change con­ stantly reworking the people and cultures of the Mekong Delta. There are photographs of the peo­ ple, the landscape and the various culture which make up this land which was once, about a quarter century ago, so much in the head­ lines. A few Vietnam veterans I spoke to about the show won­ dered why anyone would want to go there unless they were under orders and had plenty of weapon­ ry. Some gold-star families fell the same way. Baldeck's thoughts were ''To travel to Southeast Asia Stop the algae guessing game. Why bother guessing when is to be humbled by its layers of Banish• kills all types of swimming pool algae. Patented history and humanity and by a technology makes it that powerful and effective. 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SOWETO FESTIVAL Through August 15. Art Sept. 7. Hands-on traveling exhibit explores the ecological relationships that FRIDAY exhibit at Grace United Methodist Church, 900 N. bind all life forms at the Delaware Museum of Natural History on Kennett Washington St., Wilmington. Info. , 656-2721. Pike. Info. , 658-9111. ''GROOVIN DOWN THE RIVER" Through SATURDAY TOURS 10 and 11 a.m. Tours on varying exhibits at Delaware tomorrow. Music, canoe and kayak races, fishing Art Museum, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington. Free. Info, 571-0220. · tournament, duck dash, Little Miss Riverfest SUMMERS IN MAINE Through Sept. l. Exhibition of paintings inspired by Pageant, art contest, car show and more at the N.C. Wyeth's annual trips to Port Clyde, Maine at the Brandywine River 11· Nanticoke Riverfest in downtown Seaford. High Museum in Chadds Ford. $6 adults; $3 senior citizens and students. Info., street will be closed to traffic all day Saturday. For 610-388-2700. more information, call 302-629-8740. A MOMENT IN TIME Through Sept. 7. Photographic exhibit of early 20th MUSIC ON MAIN Fridays through Sept. 12. 5 to 7 century pictures at Winterthur. Info. , 800-448-3883. p.m. music and entertainment at the comer of North & Main Streets in Elkton, Md. F & P CHEER 6 p.m. concert and comedy on the STAIRWAY TO THE STARS Throughout the spring and summer. See Cape SUNDAY lawn at Kingswood Methodist Church on Marrows May's clear night sky ablaze with stars as you climb the Cape May Road. Rain or shine. Bring your own lawn chair. For Lighthouse during the tour. $12 per person. Info and directions, 800-275- more information, call 738-4446. 4287. MASON DIXON STONE TOUR 2 p.m. Two 1/2 ANTIQUE SMOKING PIPES Through July 27. Special exhibition of 80 mile hikes to the "Post Marked West", and travel by smoking pipes made of clay, porcelain, wood and meerschaum at van to the "Arc Stone" at the southwest end of the Brandywine River Museum. Info., 610-388-2700. curving state boarder. Meet at the Possum Hill STONE SOUP Through July 26. Artwork by our many local artists at the Parking area. Be prepared for muddy conditions. Elkton Arts Center at 135 E. Main St. For more information,. call410-392- 13 Space limited. $2 per person. To register, call 368- 5740. 6900. FESTIVAL OF FOUNTAINS Through Aug. 30. Enjoy flowers, fountains, and SUMMERMUSIC IN THE PARK Sundays in July and August. 6-8 p.m. con­ music during the summer-long festival at Longwood Gardens. For informa­ cert in the canal-front Pell Gardens at the foot of Bohemia Ave. in south tion, call610-388-1000. Chesapeake City. Free and open to the public. THE FELLOWS Through Dec. 31. Exhibit showcasing contemporary glass JOHN REDA Sinatra Sunday 11 a.m. Local Jazz Phenomenon at Home works by past and current CGCA fellowship recipients at Wheaton Village Grown Cafe & Gourmet to Go, 126 East Main Street, no cover. 266-6993. in New Jersey. Info., 856-825-6800. AT liJNGWOOD FREE SUNDAY MORNINGS 9:30 a.m. noon complimentary admission, PAUL BRILN 6 p.m. Reggae at Home Grown Cafe & Gourmet to Go, 126 exhibitions, children's Discovery Game, and more at the Brandywine River East Main Street, no cover. 266-6993. The 28-piece ensemble, River City Band, performs at Longwood Museum. For more info., call610-388-2700. Gardens in Kennett Square on Saturday, July 12, at 7 p.m. Often SOMETIDNG EVERY SUNDAY Planned family activities geared toward STREAMSIDE BIRDING 8:30a.m. stroll along call "Boston Pops • In Bras§," under the direction of Drew Fennell, fostering enriching and exciting experiences at the Philadelphia Museum of SATURDAY the White Clay Creek in search of herons, egrets, the band will present a two-hour concert on the Open Air Theater Art. Info., 215-235-7469. kingfishers, and other wildlife. Meet at the Park stage. For tickets and more info., call610-388-1000 ext.lOO. MT. CUBA EXPRESS 12:30 and 2:30p.m. ride the Wilmington & Western Nature Center. Park fees in effect. Info., 368-6900. Railroad's restored railcar to Mt. Cuba and take a relaxing walk or picnic TIP A CANOE AND BARBECUE TOO! Noon ICE CREAM FESTIVAL Through tomorrow. Two days of fun, food, enter­ before your return trip, no reservations necessary. For more information, call fun-filled family afternoon of canoe riding down the tainment, demonstrations, crafters, antique cars and ice cream at Rockwood 998-1930. Brandywine River ending with a barbecue and live Mansion Park. Fireworks on Sunday evening will mark the end of the festi­ 12 music. Canoes are provided. $60 per person. To reg­ val. For info. and directions, call 395-5659. SILLY JOE SINGS 7 p.m. program full of songs ister, call610-3.88-8315. LUNCHBOX~ p.m. Down Home Back Porch Blues at Home Grown Cafe MONDAY and jokes with dancing and clapping at the New ROY CARRIER AND THE NIGHT ROCKERS & Gourmet to Go, 126 East Main Street, no cover. 266-6993. Castle Public Library. Info., 328-1995. 7-10 p.m. zydeco music in Anson B. Nixon Park in GLASS WEEKEND Through tomorrow. Weekend of exhibitions, lectures, SCOTTISH DANCING 7:30p.m. Mondays at St. Kennett Square. Tickets are $8, children free. Info., 886-887-8533. hands-on glassmaking, demonstrations at Wheaton Village in Millville N.J. Thomas Episcopal Church, South College Avenue, FLY-IN 8 a.m.-noon fly-in featuring niany various types of aircraft that fly-in Info. and directions, 85()..825-6800. Newark. For information, call 368-2318. to display them in a close-up manner for the public at Toughkenamon, Pa., 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Through Aug. l. Beginning at 8 p.m. each LINE DANCING I p.m. beginner class; and 2 p.m. Free admission. 610-268-2048. night, 25 original ten-minute plays, five different plays each evening will be advanced class every Monday at Newark Senior RIVER CITY BRASS BAND 7;.m. 28-piece ensemble making its debut per­ performed at the City Theater Company, 818 Market St., Wilmington. $10 at Center. 737-2336. formance in the Open Air Theatre at Longwood Gardens. Tickets and times, the door.658-7897, ext. 3850. 14 610-388-1000. OUR WEAKENING WEB: THE STORY OF EXTINCTION Through See HAPPENINGS_, 11 .....

for house siding a~d larg~ p{c1WJls ad~~· MEETINGS 2690 or 239~2434. · • MONDAY, JULY1~ FRESH WATER FISHES OF DELAWARE 8 a.m. - noon outdoor PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS 7:30 stream ecology class at the Delaware p.m. orientatiO(l !Jleeting Museum of Natural History on Kennett Monday of the mgpth, at th,e Pike, five miles north of Wilmington. $5 Governor's Square. Info, 998·3H5, · adults; $4 seniors; and $3 ages 3-17. For extension I. '" more information, call658-911l. NEW DIRECTIONS7:l5 meeting fot'per-.. WATER GARDENS AND GARDENING sons with depression or bipolar 'disorder 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. self=-guided tour of the and their families and · best water gardens in the area. Share Aldersgate United M questions and experiences at the Garden Info., 286-1161. Center in Hockessin. Reservations MBA DEPRESSl reqnired. 239-2334. 7-9 p.m. Monday~ ; Sup DIVORCECARE Saturdays and sored by }{ental Hea Wednesdays. Separated/divorced persons Delaware. Free, Top meet at Praise Assembly, l421 Old members, meetinglo Baltimore Pike, Newark. All welcome. only With Info, 737-5040. ESL Mtemoon and LYME SUPPORT GROUP 10:30 a.m. English Conve_.-s second Saturday of each month at the at Newark United Meth Kirkwood Highway Library. Info., 996- East Main Street.Reg~tration 9065 or e-mail [email protected]. Info., 36~-8774. · RECYCLE ALUMINUM 9 a.m. to noon SIMl'LY JAZZER()lZJ£ Monda s, second Saturday each month at Center for . Tuesdays and W~@esdays Creative Arts, off Route 82, Yorklyn. Senior Center, 2,00 White Anything except foil. Remove non-metal Info., 737·f336. portions like glass or chair webbing. Call CHORUS OF BRANDYWINE 7:30p.m. www.ncbl.com/post/ jULY 11, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 11 NEWARK POST •!• THE POST STUMPER

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BRUCE ANTHONY 6 p.m. Local Jazz ~HAPPENINGS, from 10 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7 p.m. ftrst 1421 Old Baltimore Pike. Info., 737-5040. Phenomenon at Home Grown Cafe & and third Tuesdays at Liberty Baptist NEWARK DELTONES 7:20-10 p.m. at Gounnet to Go, 126 East Main Street, no Church, Red Lion Road, Bear. 838-2060. Newark United Church of Christ, Main DINNER TRAIN cover. 266-6993. CAREGIVER SUPPORT 7 to 9 p.m. third Street. For information, call 737-4544. BRIEFLY 'fvffiDAY 6:30 p.m. Ride a Tuesdays at Newark Senior Center, White restored 1929 SCENES FROM Chapel Road, Newark. Free & open to TAl Cffi 2:30p.m. Wednesday or Monday; Pennsylvania ThuRsDAY SUMMERI0- public. Info, call 737-2336. II : 15 a.m. Friday, at Newark Senior Railcar on 11 :30 a.m. Explore Center. $20/month. 737-2336. Pencader Heritage Wilmington & lovely scenes of • WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 Group to meet Western Railroad to summer through • THURSDAY, JULY 17 restaurant in Red seascapes and land­ CONSTITUENT MEETING 7 a.m. meet­ Clay Valley. $39 The history and accom­ scapes in the muse­ ing on the ftrst and third Wednesdays of HOLISTIC HEALTH 7 p.m. Third plishments of the Cooch's 15 per person. um galleries. After Thursdays. Workshop by certifted natural the month. Rep. Melanie George of the 5th family, from their arrival in Reservations the tour, use oil District and Rep. John Viola of the 26th health professional at Rainbow Books, required. 998-1930. 17 pastels to capture Main Street, Newark. Free, but preregister Delaware in 1746, will be the District will meet for morning coffee and SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM Tuesdays and summer memories. Workshops for children discuss a wide variety of concerns with at 368-7738. topic of the Pencader Heritage Fridays through August 29. Garden ages 3- 11 , all at the Brandywine River constituents at the Bob Evans Restaurant at Group's meeting on Explorations offering young visitors ways ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 Museum. Info., 610-388-2700. Governor's Square in Bear. p.m. third Thursdays at the Newark Senior Wednesday, July 16, at 9 a.m., to learn and have fun at Lorrgwood TREASURE HUNT Through Aug. 18. BEGINNER'S YOGA AND MEDITATION Center. 737-2336. at the Newark Senior Center, Gardens. Participation in activities includ­ Family friendly activities at the Cape May ed with admission. Info., 61 0-388-1000. 6:30-8:30 p.m. workshop with the young MEDAL OF HONOR ASSN 7 p.m. third 200 Whlte Chapel Drive. Convention Hall. Two shows each day 10 Guest speaker will be CREEK KIDS Through July 29. Games, a.m. and 7 p.m .. Info., 609-884-5404. breast cancer survivors 40ish and younger Thursdays. Delaware Medal of Honor at The Wellness Community-Delaware, music, tasty treats, and hands-on activities LET'S DANCE CLUB 4 to 6 p.m. Historical Association meets at Veterans Edward L. (Ned) Cooch Jr. at Hagley Museum from 12:30-4 p.m. All 4810 Lancaster Pike, Wilm. Info., 778- Administration Hospital, Elsmere. Open to The group will also present Thursdays. Bring partner and dance to DJ 1102. activities included with museum admis­ and Big Band Music at Newark Senior public. an update on their projects, sion. Info., 658-2400. Center. info, call 737-2336. WILLIAM RIVERS PITI 7:30p.m. public PAINTING FOR THE SUMMER including the new museum at EXPRESSIONS IN CLAY Through July 27. BEGINNER LINE DANCE 6 p.m. beginner lecture by a political analyst and author·in Thursdays through August 14. 9:30-11 :30 Iron Hill and the Iron Hill Art exhibit featuring the art of Andrew classes at the Newark Senior Center. Info., Grace Hall at Westminster Presbyterian a.m. class for beginners and intermediate Park. Snyder and Yvette Jianniney at Cecil 737-2336 .. Church, 1506 W. Thirteenth St., Wilm. painters at Newark Senior Center. For Community College. Info., 410-287-1023. Info.l656-2721. more information, call 737-2336. DAVE BROWN 7:30-9:30 folk dancing at Info sessions SUMMER CON­ ~MEETINGS, from 10 WOMEN'S DEPRESSION 7-9 p.m. support W Arden Gild Hall, 2406 Granby Rd., Wilm. group sponsored by Mental Health EDNESDAY CERT SERIES 7 $4. 478-7257. at Del Tech p.m. Libby Association in Delaware. Free. To protect Information Center of Delaware. To regis­ AT HOME MOTHERS CONNECTION privacy of members, meeting locations General information ses­ McDowell Jazz ter, call 366-0152. Band perfonning 7:30p.m. First and third Wednesdays. provided only with registration at 765- sions are planned to inform DIVORCECARE 6:30-8:30 p.m. support Meeting for moms only at St. Barnabas 9740. jazz, blues & bal­ group meeting at Evangelical Presbyterian potential students of the lads at White Clay Church, Duncan Road. For more informa­ DIVORCECARE 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. degree, diploma and certificate Church, 308 Possum Park Rd., Newark. tion, call Darlene Regan at 610-274-2165. 16 Creek State Park, Info., 737-7239. Separated/divorced persons meet at programs available at the 425 Wedgewood SWEET ADELINES 7:30 -10 p.m. Singing BGCCCO MEETING 7 p.m. Third Southern Chester County YMCA, East Stanton/Wilmington Campus Rd., Newark. Info., group meets Tuesdays at MBNA Bowman Wednesdays. Bear Glasgow Council of Baltimore Pike, Jennersville, Pa. Childcare of Delaware Technical & available; ages 7 and up get to swim. 610 - 368-6900. Center, Route 4, Newark. Listeners and Civic Organizations meets at Pencader Community College. TRAVELING ZOO 2:30p.m. program full new members welcome. Info, 999-8310. Grange Hall, Glasgow Avenue/Old Route 869-2140. of animal fun to share with the whole fami­ 896. 832-0793. The information session OPEN MIKFJSLAM 8-10 p.m. Poetry read­ EVENING YOGA 6:15p.m. class to encour­ will explain admission proce­ ly at The New Castle Public Library. Info., ing/competition at Art House, 132 E. age relaxation and improve strength, bal­ DIAMOND STATE CROCHETERS 6 p.m. dures and provide financial aid 328-1995. Delaware Ave., Newark, $2. 266-7266. third Wednesdays in the Limestone ance, and peace of mind. $15 per month at SUMMERTIME PICNIC AND NATURE SCRAPBOOKING 7-9 p.m. at Glasgow Medical Center, Room 005, Limestone Newark Senior Center. Info., 737-2336. and scholarship applications. PROGRAMS 6:30 picnicking, 7 p.m. Sessions are scheduled at 6 Reformed Presbyterian Church, Summit Road. For information, call Ann at 324- NEWARK MORNING ROTARY 7-8: 15 Rocks as Clocks program. Learn about Bridge Road, Glasgow. Nursery, $2/child. 8585 .. a.m. every Thursday at the Blue & Gold p.m. on Aug. 5 at Stanton. Northern Delaware rock formations while Info, call 834-GRPC. Call 888-5288 for reserva­ having fun in the Brandywine Creek DIVORCECARE 7 p.m. Separated/divorced Club, Newark. For information, call 737- MS SUPPORT 4-6 p.m. at MS Society 1711 or 737-0724. tions and information. Nature. $2 per person with a maximum of persons meet at Praise Assembly, 1421 Old Headquarters, 2 Mill Road, Wilmington. Baltimore Pike. Info., 737-3544. The ·college offers nearly $10 per immediate family. Info., 655-5740. Info, call 655-5610. BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30-10 BINGO 12:45 p.m Wednesdays at Newark GRIEFSHARE 7 p.m. seminar and support p.m. Thursdays at St. Thomas Episcopal 100 programs in areas includ­ STAMP GROUP 1 p.m. frrst and third ing Automotive, Culinary Arts Senior Center. Lunch available for Thesday of month at Newark Senior group every week for those who have lost Church, South College Avenue. Any skill $2.25/platter at 11:45 a.m. 737-2336. Center. 737-2336. someone close to them at Praise Assembly, level welcome. Bring your own instrument. and Engineering Technology. PAGE 12 • NEWARK POST • jULY 11, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

.Summer a UD hoop teams picked ·high busy time for involved Men picked parents fourth and women third By MARTY VALANIA by coaches NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Both the University of If you thought you were Delaware men's and women's going to get a rest because basketball teams were picked to school was over and the finish in the upper half of the relaxing summer started, Colonial Athletic Association guess again. standings in a pre-season poll of Sure, the end of the school the league coaches, the CAA has year is a busy one. But really, announced. is there anything more hectic The Delaware women, last than the first month of sum­ year's CAA regular season co­ mer? champions when the Baseball and softball all­ Hens posted a record of 22-9 star season get underway. The (15-3 CAA) for head coach Tina summer swim leagues are in Martin, were picked to finish full swing. Soccer leagues third while the Blue Hen men, are playing and there is a who went 15-14 and placed fifth camp for just about any sport in the league standings with a 9-9 you can think of. mark under head coach David This can be a lot of fun for Henderson, were picked to finish the kids. It can also be crazy tied for fourth with rival Drexel. for parents. Individually, three Blue Hen Drive to players were selected to the pre­ practice, drive season All-CAA team. Tiara to games, drive Malcom, a junior forward for the to camp. Juggle UD women, was a fust team all of those - selection - while guards Mike schedules and Ames and Mike Slattery were still manage to named to the men's second team. find time to The Old Dominion women, work in a con- who captured their 12th straight cession stand or Valania league title a year ago when they umpire a game. defeated Delaware in the champi­ If you're coaching, it's onship game, earned nine fust nuts as well. place votes and collected 81 Thankfully, there are points overall and were the over­ enough parents out there that whelming favorites to lead the put themselves through these league once again this winter. dilemmas that many kids get UNC Wilmington was second to have a great experience. with 67 points followed by Sure, most of them take Delaware (64), George Mason, well manicured fields or well­ James Madison, Virginia stocked concession stand for Commonwealth, Hofstra, granted now, but, hopefully, William & Mary, Drexel, and they will learn the value of Towson. being involved in the commu­ On the men's side, George nity. Mason, which finished fourth a If it weren't for volunteers year ago before falling to a lot of these events and Delaware in the CAA quarterfi­ leagues would never take nals, picked up seven fust place · Delaware's Mike Ames was named to the pre-season AII-CAA second team. He joins teammate Mike place. votes for 79 points and was the Slattery. While everybody is pre-season favorite to capture the Towson. The men's first team consisted Ames was Delaware's leading championship, edging two-time stressed out with regular Malcom was joined on the of Dom.onic Jones and Troy scorer as a junior in 2002-03 duties of work and home, it's defending league champion UNC women's first team by Old Godwin of VCU, Mark Davis of when he averaged 14.0 points per amazing that the Newark area Wilmington, which received two Dominion's Monique Coker and George Mason, Adam Hess of game and hit a team-high 73 is continually blessed with first place votes and 67 points: Corrina Turner and. by Cherie William & Mary, and Kenny three-pointers. people that understand what Virginia Commonwealth was a Lea of UNC Wilmington and Jen Adeleke of Hofstra. Slattery and Slattery, a Verizon Academic helping out means to the chil­ close third with one fust place Derevjanik of George Mason. Ames were joined on the second All-American nominee, ranked vote and 65 points. Delaware aqd_ dren and the community. as a Malcom averaged 13.1 points­ team by third on the team with 10.9 points Drexel tied for foqrth with 51 whole. and 7.6 rebounds Nick George of VCU, Alex per game a year ago and led the points followed by Old Don't worry, it'll be fall per game a year ago when she Loughton of Old Dominion, and CAA with 6.2 assists per game, a Dominion, Hofstra, James soon. earned second team All-CAA Anthony Terrell of UNC mark that ranked him 18th in Madison, William & Mary, and honors. Wilmington. NCAA Division I. [email protected] JULY 11, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 13 NEWARK POST ·:· SPORTS

Wedgewood 318, Funk, David Lorenz; (UD): Valleybrook 256 - Quadruple Dan Abbott; Double winners winners (W): Drew Adami; SUBURBAN SwiM LEAGUE REsULTS (TLB): Matt Lafferty, Kaitlyn (VB): K. Greenbaum; Triple Cyr, Somer Emmi, Kelsey winners (W): Lexi Bradley, winners (NG): S. Green, E. Jones, R. Lehman, M. Kilmon, B. Stolar; Double win­ Rott, Seth Kurz, Meghan Jamie Moody, Tyler Bradley, Garner, Caitlin Wilson, ·Megan Holliday, C. Dietrick, D. ners (MHH): Kelly Resler, Kyle Lafferty, Ryan Breyliner, Sean Baker, Robert Valentine; Steeves, lan Moyer, Benjamin Fegley, C. McCarthy, D. Myers, Susan Malone, Tracy Allison Lorenz, T J Barnett, (VB): B. Miller, K. George, M. Goss, D.J. French, R. Debski, D. Rowland, P. Graham, Stephen Myers, Stephen Pietrobono, Brett Cross; Double winners (W): Newman, Donald Ostmann, McCarthy, C. Simendinger; Colin Tattersall, Steve Saunders, Jillian Lakysha Hyman, Kim Purcell, M. Brophy, Balin Morrison; (Y): C. Hankinson, R. Hartley. Beaudett, Adam Reamer; C: Greenamoyer, Andrew Mary Ellen Jerram, Ashley (DH): Meghan Batson, Abby Double winners (MV): Ca. Virden, M. Gibson, A. Riley, L. Vandepoele, Lindsay Louth, Caitlin Sparco, Taylor Hosie, Kirstin Sowers, Anna Williams, A. Bowers, K. Moran, N. Giofree, S. Arsola; Breylinger, Amanda Hurley, Lewis, Kelly Randle, Hailey Gonye, Greg Scheiffer, Mike Holliday, A. Seeman, J. M. Reiger, DJ Gibson, F. Laura Sewell; (UD): Mark Cockerham, Chris Millison, Faccenda. Simendinger, B. Berry, R. Testa, A. Green. Osman Matt Hitchcock, Kenny Fitzsimons, Jordan Orendorf, J. Tibbels, Co. Andrew Hitchcock, Chris Edgerton, KiFung Chen, Griff Three Little Bakers 326, Williams, C. Kubizne, E. Kennett YMCA 247, Sparks, Keith Libert, R. Randle, Andrew Welch, Keith Maple Valley 292 - Triple win­ Fegley, Co. Nicastro, . A. Glasgow Pines 86 - Triple Binder-McLeod, Nicole Millison; (VB): T. Parker, J. ners (TLB): K. Cyr, K. Lafferty, Osgood, S. Williams, G. Arant, winners (K): B. LaChance; Osman, Emilee Witman. Judefind, C. Crouch, C. T. Kurz, J. Rott, V. DiMauro, S. C. Drew, B. Matsumoto; (Y): (GP): Brandon Townsend; Ostafy, J. Tussey, J. Minus, M. Richmond, L. Breylinger; S. Foreman, A. Hankinson, S. Double winners (K): B. Austin, Watson, J. Minka, L. Minka, (MV): K. Jones, R. Lehman, Hilk, G. Hilk, P. Jornlin, J. R. Jaros, Rebecca Lynn, M. M. Brenner, P. Crane. C. McCarthy, Ca. Nicastro, C. Rotsch, M. Shorey, D: Shorey. Cassil, M. Jaros, B. Bystrom, Local Major Simendinger, G. Arant; Double L. Rozsits, C. Bystrom, M. Nottingham Green 319, winners (TLB): D. Fox, J. Crestmoor 194, Meeting Antonycci, C. Michel, C. Drummond Hill 308 - Triple Rybaltowski, S. Kurz, C. House Hill 132 - Quadruple Hughes, B. Mullen, Ken teams drop -- winners (NG): Kelly French, Dalphon, M. Lafferty, S. winners (MHH): Katie Mazur, McQuiston. Lee Ann Hollenbeck, Amber Burbage, C. Hughto, A. Cecily Connell, Daniel Mazur, openers Walker, Katie Steeves, Pietrobono, J. Trexler, D. (C) J. Cherico, C. Carney, J. Three Little Bakers 350, Madison Morrison, D.J. Lorenz; (MV): Ca. Williams, M. Cunningham, S. Castagna; Delaware Bluefish 226 - Wilson, Joe Hendler, Grant Holliday, T. Berry, C. Drew, E. Triple winners (MHH): Olivia Triple winners (TLB): Laurel The two local Major Division Otto, Travis Perez; (DH): Witkowski. Connell, Nick Perry; (C) M. Hutchinson, Matt Lafferty, All-Star teams Newark Christy Williams, Amelia Kern, E. Redden, Ji. Cherico, Kelsey Lafferty, Kaitlyn Cyr, American and Newark National Kruse, Dave Faccenda, Zach Maple Valley 343, Yorklyn L. Orth, L.J. Weiss, J. Moran, Tanner Kurz, Jack Reardon, - both lost their opening round - Lee, Brian Batson; Double 274 - Triple winners (MV): K. P. Pedicone, J Riley, R. Christine Sewell, Lauren games. Newark American fell 4-2 to Canal. American's Stephen 9 Year Old All-Stars Kyle Sweetman Quindlen gave his team a 2-1 Ian Moyer Chad Lane lead with a long two-run home Ross Newman NEWARKAMERICAN AIL-STARS Mike Kerrane run to left-center field. Andres K wart Matt Boncelet Canal, though, rallied to tie Lance Marquess Casey Johnson Chad Davis Hunter Payne the game 2-2 on a controversial Nathan Johnson Daniel Keely Matt Jarrell PJ Tyre infield ground out play. A Canal Nick Hoffman Robert Mooney Ariel Kwart runner scored from third while Ryan Jarrell Kellen Raison Chance Lepore Senior Division All-Stars Newark American tried to get a Tyler Golembrosky Matt Talmo Nathan Maggioli Chase Darden Canal runner out at first base. David Grinnage Jason Thompson Sean Mason Josh Smith Canal then scored twice in its last Michael Thompson Michael Vacca Colin McFadden Mike Bartkovich at-bat to secure the victory. Alex Urban Brian Warren Jordan Mullins Leon Droz National fell 6-1 to Naamans Jason Morris Alek Williams Mike Tan Grady Carter in its opener. Mark Thompson Kosta Papanicolas Both teams play this week in 10 Year Old All-Stars Major Division All-Stars Ned Bates Justin Newhard the consolation bracket. Michael Archangelo Joey Angeloni Zack Sweatt Scott Ferguson Christian Benjamin Junior All Star Team Ken Finnegan Austin Hoffman Brian Callahan JP Aniska Evan Kalbacher Josh Hynson Matt Parr J~e Pfitzenmeyer Sky Beck Anthony Kaiser Bobby Finnegan Joe Kaiser Clint Dager Shane Lane Alan Fowler Andrew Hudson Shane Cavanaugh ThE locAl CkoicE ... 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DE any framing order $10 Off ~with this ad PAGE 14 • NEWARK POST • jULY 11, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 Newsboys strike NEWARK POST ·:· IN OUR COMMUNITY on Apple Road EAD all about it. strike against Pulitzer and won. R Newspaper boys go on The video has been a favorite of strike. children for many years. But the strike wasn't in New On the day of performance, York City, and the year was not with all scenery and props in 1899. It was Newark and the year place, the cast members are sent was :2003. home early to rest. The piano gets On a recent Sunday evening carried out of the house and more than 160 family members, about 5:30 in the evening, tables friends and neighbors gathered in are set up in the front yard, lawn the backyard of the Barker­ chairs appear out of nowhere and Wisniewski house on Apple people come from all comers of Road to view the musical the yard with covered dishes, "Newsies", an adaption of the drinks and desserts. There is Disney musical about the news­ hardly a parking spot left on all boy strike of 1899. The Stratford of Apple Road. It is truly a neigh­ On Apple players were fortunate borhood experience. to have the rain hold off until the Promptly at 6 p.m. the per­ performance was over. formance begins. They must end "Little more than mud was left by dusk because there are no where the lawn used to be," lights. Karen Barker, director and host­ "The show was fabulous, the ess of the production, said. rain held off, and the lines were This was the eleventh year remembered," Barker said. Barker, a science teacher at When the final bows are taken · Tatnall School, has directed a and the curtain falls, Barker says backyard musical featuring local it is not the end. talent. The group of youngsters "It's the beginning of amazing potential, reaffirmed in each has been performing every sum­ PHOTO COURTESY OF CATRIONA BINDER-MACLEOD mer, usually the first week school child's acting and each member is out. The cast members practice of the audience's enjoyment." The newboys strategizing their strike are from left: Emma Wisnewski-Barker (Jack Kelly), Sylvie Smith lines, sing songs, rehearse the - Robin Broomall .(Racetrack), and Mario Salaris (Les). StraHord on Apple Productions held their 11th annual production dances, build the set, design cos­ tumes, and prepare the program. This year there were 27 partici­ Outdoor Living Garden Center pants. Appleton Rd & Elkton Newark Rd. (279) Elkton, MD 410-398-6040 This year's musical is based on a real story of the newsboys in Everything you need to beautify your outdoor living spaces. 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'•' PAGE 16 • NEWARK POST • JULY 11, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK POST ·:· BUSINESS Many of the 'Best' here in Newark By SHANNON CANTON Restaurant in Newark, Best recognized long-time Newark Mediterranean cuisine and Best favorites such as Klondike SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST Homemade Ice Cream for its Kate's, which won Best Nachos smooth, creamy gelato. and Best Bar Menu. Manager ESTAURANTS in the Owner Ryan German said he Peter Shade said the restaurant's R City of Newark dominated was excited to win the awards, nachos continually win awards 27 categories in Delaware especially Best Restaurant in because they use fresh, shredded Today's annual Best of Delaware Newark. "I also think its good cheddar cheese. The bar menu is awards, which were published in that so many other restaurants got popular because it delivers the the July issue of the magazine. awards in Newark," he said. "It perfect mix of quality and diver­ Winners are selected based on shows that Newark is finally sity customers crave, he says. the results of the Readers Poll being recognized by diners with "You can get anything from a ballots printed in the February discerning palates." crab meat martini to our award­ and March issues of the maga­ Eric Aber, owner of Home winning nachos to sandwiches zine. Grown Cafe, also appreciates the and grilled steaks," Shade says. Delaware Today's Dining Out statewide recognition for restau­ The Best of Delaware winners Advisory Board selects the rants in the city of Newark. "I celebrate their awards at the Best Critics Choice awards. think it says that we are the new of Delaware Party Thursday, July With various categories such hot spot in some ways," he said. 17 at the Bank One Center on the as food and dining, retail and The city is straying from the typ­ Riverfront, formerly the First services, there were more than ical college food such as hot USA Riverfront Arts Center in 400 winners throughout the state wings and pizza. "Now Newark Wilmington. this year. Newark restaurants is getting a reputation for fine­ From' 5 to 8:30 p.m., partygo­ brought home a good share of the dining restaurants," Aber said, ers sample culinary delights in Restauranteur Ryan German, second from left, and his staff at Caffe dining awards. and the awards demonstrate that various categories such as sushi, Gelato celebrate their honors in the Best Of Delaware contest. Iron Hill won one of the most Newark has more to offer than pizza, desserts, appetizers, crab coveted awards, Delaware's Best people think. Home Grown Cafe cakes, prime rib, ice cream, mar­ Aber sees the party as a tion. Restaurant, as well as best brew won Best Healthy Fare and Best tinis and more. It's a chance to chance to gain exposure to poten­ Tickets may also be purchased pub and best homemade soups. Vegetarian Selection. taste what Delaware's best tial customers in Wilmington. It at the door for $55. The restaurant's owners are now While Newark does have its restaurants have to offer. gives people who live outside Proceeds benefit the working to open its fourth loca­ share of up and coming restau­ German said Caffe Gelato will Newark the sense that Newark is Wilmington Flower Market, a tion on Wilmington's Riverfront. rants, Delawareans who voted for participate in the party for its a dining destination, he said. local organization that raises Caffe Gelato won Best the Best of Delaware awards also third year. "Of all the parties that Tickets for the Best of money to distribute to children's go on in Delaware, the balls and Delaware party are available for charities throughout the state. parties for charity, I think the $45 at www.delawaretoday.com. Best of Delaware Party is the Advance purchase ends Monday, • The author is assistant editor most fun and it is by far the most July 14. Call656-1809, extension of Delaware Today. Newark's Best of attended," he said. 256, for tickets or more informa- Delaware award winners Ali Baba Home Grown Cafe Columnist writes 'We are tough dudes' Critics Choice Best Group Dining Best Healthy Fare, Best Vegetarian Selection name! And just love that in a boy!!! Such a Bing's Bakery Iron Hill Brewery ~ HUMMEL, from 6 Readers choice Best Pies, Readers Choice Best Readers Choice Best Homemade Soups, Readers Fritz and Karl joy is your Eric!"; and Bakery Choice Best Brew Pub, Readers Choice Best Overall connote the 4) When your son enlists or Restaurant what's wrong with the name kinds of guys applies for a job, will his name Brew HaHa Marvin that it gets you bonked on Readers Choice Best Coffee Jake's Hamburgers you don't want remind the interviewer of some­ .Readers Choice Best Old-fashioned Hamburgers the head in the schoolyard-and Brewed Awakenings to mess with. body in the company or in his Crrtics Choice Best Coffee Klondike Kate's knocked down 10 points by your And even if you family or in the NFL, or even, on Readers Choice Best Bar menu, Readers Choice Best teachers on every test? Caffe Gelato Nachos meet a little guy Death Row? Readers Choice Best Homemade Ice Cream, Readers And-when I enlisted in the with a name like A name that resonates, that Choice Best Restaurant in Newark, Readers Choice La Tolteca Navy, the Chief Petty Officer Best Mediterranean Cuisine Readers Choice Best Salsa, Readers Choice Best Fritz ·or Karl, Hummel evokes family or friends or life­ Tacos, Readers Choice Best Mexican Restaurant yelled loudly at a room full of us you're a little force, or even plain old testos­ Capriotti's enlistees, "Which one of you Readers Choice Best Turkey Subs Lettuce Feed ·You wary-he's probably "packing terone? Readers Choice Best Salads bleeps is Marvin?" And then he heat" so he can live up to his Before you put a permanent Deer Park asked again. Critics Choice Best Bloody Mary TGI Fridays hairy-chested name. brand on a boy, check on whether Readers Choice Best Frozen Drinks Before he could growl it out a ·When the doctor tells you that there are updated lists of Names Friendly's Restaurant third and threatening time, every­ Readers Choice Best Family Restaurant Timothy's the baby will be a boy, please That Make It and Names That Readers Choice Best Happy Hour one-including me-heard this consider: Break It. (If Marvin isn't on the Grotto's Blue Hen Sports Den high-pitched bleat cry out, "I am, Readers Choice Best Sports Bar Wings to Go 1) The S.hakespeare who "Break It" list, check the name of Readers Choice Best Hot Wings Sir." That bleat was my bleat. I wrote, "What's in a name?" was a the compiler. I'll bet it was a was that Marvin, the lone navy guy named Bill; Marvin who, out of sympathy for recruit in that Pittsburgh recruit­ 2) What name for your son the few other Marvins, removed ing office with that name. (To will be schoolyard-friendly? it and put in Bruce or Liam. this day, I have no idea why the If some other kid pops your That's the only way he'd get us GPO thought he had to ask.) But son, you want it to be because off the Break It roster!) I was very aware of all the Eries, your pride-and-joy beat the other Why, you might suggest with the,Bills, the Jirns, the Mikes, the kid in a footrace or took the other a little annoyance, don't Marvins Jakes, the Gusses, the Joes, the guy's best pitch and socked it and Beverlys and Shirleys and Jacks, and the Petes-they were over the schoolyard fence while Evelyns simply use their middle all quite comfortably seated the little girls giggled and names and quit complaining? around me and in great shape, thought they were getting a crush The answer is as simple as you namewise; and even the on your son Jake because he was are: Our middle names are even Salvatores, the Casirnirs, the so "cool"; worse! And, no, not even under Teveys and Solomons were OK. 3) What name for your son torture most vile, will we ever What morons used to call will be teacher-friendly and give disclose them. "foreign" names are always good him an academic head start? Occasionally, a. Melvin will because they have a venue, a his­ The kind of name that makes cave and disclose his iniddle tory, a family, roots traceable to parent-teacher conferences a name-but not us Marvins or some good country overseas. I'll delight. "Mr. and Mrs. Ruff, Eric Beverlys or Shirleys or Evelyns. Newark's Iron Hill Brewery will serve up specialities at the Best Of bet every Salvatore has 10 uncles is a joy in class! Not only is he (It's not widely known, but we Delaware party next week. and 30 cousins with the same very bright, but he's all boy! I · are tough dudes!) www.ncbl.com/post/ juLY 11, 2003 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 17 Open house next week Enjoy a trip back .in time at Arts Alliance's new 'home at UP museum show Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:3 0 .... ARTS, from 9 AKE a look at the "before" be held Sunday, July 27, at 1:30 will be decorated with colored p.m. and Sunday I to 5 p.m. It Tand be a part of the "after" p.m. at the Art House. This com­ clay, fued and mounted on a wall would make a great summertime as the Newark Arts bination fund raiser and commu­ in the building, probably in the many patrolled parking lots near­ trip and don't miss the other gal­ Alliance gives the community a nity mural will be part of ·the classroom. Workshop partici­ by. By train, take SEPTA from leries all available to you for the first look at its new space. The NAA's new space. pants should bring a rolling pin. . Newark and get off it the one admission price. open house will be held Friday, The tile workshops will be led Cash contributions to the ren­ University of Pennsylvania Enjoy! July 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at its by Carole Fox and Marsha Neal. ovation project are also welcome. Station. You have about a block new location at the Grainery Participants can either decorate Those donating $500 or more · to walk. • The writer has authored this Station, 100 Elkton Road. their own tiles or tum them over will have their names etched on a Admission is $5 for adults and column for the Newark Post for Visitors can check out the to an artist. Each four-inch square stained glass artwork that ,will be $2.50 for students and senior cit­ more than four decades. plans for the new space, sign up ceramic tile costs $75, with on permanent display at the NAA izens. It is open Tuesday through for committees, and register for "blocks" of four, six, eight or building. the first tile workshop, which will more tiles available. The tiles To register, call 266-7266. ARMY ENTERTAINMENT & APG MWR PRESENTS Say 'thank you' the right way

.... OUTLOOK, from 8 others and on the effort they put friendly. Always acknowledge into doing a thank-you note. Do the specific gift and how or dren learn to write thank-you not worry about having a long or where you plan to use it. notes: perfect-looking final product. Sometimes a gift will not be use­ Teens and young adults need ful; reme.JUber, "It's the thought Take a positive approach. that counts." Express thanks to Briefly explain to your children to send thank-you notes that are more formal. the giver for their thoughtfulness, that it will make the gift-giver energy, and time spent in choos­ feel good to know that they Include a date and send the ing the gift. End with an appro­ appreciate the present. Tell them priate closing, such as, that you like to let others know thank-you note as "Thoughtfully," "Thanks again," you appreciate the things they do "Fondly," "Love," or "Best for you. The way you talk about Regards." Sign your name. thank-you notes will influence whether your children think of Sending a note is a simple way writing them as a chore or as of telling others you care about something thoughtful they can do and appreciate them. Sending E­ for someone who has done some­ soon as mail may be easier but who thing thoughtful for them. possible after wouldn't want to receive a little receiving the gift. Begin note in the mail? Giving your children choices. the note with an appropriate salu­ Provide an array of paper and tation, such as "Dear," or a more • Outlook is a regular feature, writing utensils, for example, and casual greeting, such as "Hi, let them select the ones they will Sue," or "Thanks, George." prepared for the Newark Post by use. Open-ended choices can be staff members of the Cooperative overwhelming for young chil­ Express your thanks sincere­ Extension Office in Newark. Visit dren; instead of asking them, for ly. Use your own words to make their website at example, when they want to do your note sound warm and http://bluehen.ags.udel.edu/ncc. the thank-you note, ask them if they would like to do it right after dinner or before bedtime. Pick a good time to do the ·thank-you notes. Do not begin them when your children are tired or hungry. Do not ask them to stop in the middle of a game. Pick a time when you can work together without feeling rushed. Keep any instructions you give your children short and sim­ ple. Ask your children what they would like to say to the gift giver. It may help to suggest a phrase to start the note: "The teddy bear GATES OPEN: 6:30PM - SHOW:BPM you sent me has a special place in my room." Or, "I wore my new NATIONAL SPONSORS ----- shoes to school and my friends really liked them." The child BANKiONE. could add a statement about where else he or she would wear the new shoes. AT&T~ Keep your expectations in ~\(,~~!llj (;L . line with the child's develop­ COUNTRY COCKTAILS mental level. Children who are just learning to write, for exam­ ple, will misspell words and form their letters imperfectly. Young children who cannot yet write for LOCAL SPONSORS themselves will probably express Jlf db: 1~rinihtg their thoughts in brief and simple 410·2fJ7-()46() ways, such as, "I like the teddy." Focus on helping your children understand the idea of thanking No ENDORSEMENT BY THE U.S. ARMY IS IMPliED .

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• Obituaries are printed free of Interment was private. charge as space permits. Information usually is supplied· er Sr., retired master Sara Edna McEiduff, to the newspaper by the funeral worked at hospital director. For more information, , served two Vietna call 737-0724. · Newark resident Sara Edna among other decorations. McElduff died on Monday, June 23, He was a member of the 2003. Leland Craig Wilson, Veterans of Foreign Wars in McElduff, 91, was born in Newark Post 475, and the Richardson Park. P·48 pilot, retired A~nerican Legion. During World War 11, she worked at " Castner loved all types of gar­ the former Triumph Powder Plant in professor of UD deni.ng and had a very special Elkton. ORMER Newark resident Leland love for animals. He even brought Later, she was employed at FCraig Wilson died on Sunday, bpme a pigeon, nursed it back to Delaware State Hospital, retiring in June 29, 2003. · health and named it "Air Force 1976 after 23 years of service. Wilson, 78, was a native of e." He will be missed by his McElduff enjoyed long walks and Gastonia, N.C. dog, "Dallas." Sunday drives. He was a former resident of is survived by his wife o:f She is survived by her children, Newark for 40 years. Irene Castner; children, Emile J. "Sonny" Walther of Bear, He had lived in Johnson City, A Castner Jr. of Newark, Florence Mary "Sissy" Smith of Tenn., since 2002. ...,,~·~...... F. Castner of Newark, Newark, and Nancy Linda White of Wil ~on earned his bachelor's Gail E. Reeves of Elkton, Md., Bear; five step-children, Bobby degree from East Tennessee State f~Ad Lisa M. Phelps and Dianne ,h McElduff, Tommy McElduff, Pansy University in Johnson City, Tenn.; a Donohoe, Judy, and Billy McElduff; master's degree from the University of sister, Rebecca Faucett of Newark; Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn.; and his eight grandchildren, 17 great-grand­ doctorate degree from George Peabody was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and was a Family Parish where he served as an and Classic boats. The "Bettie K" won children, and nine great-great-grand­ University in Nashville, Tenn. die-hard Yankees baseball fan her usher. numerous awards, including the "Most children. He was a retired professor, having entire life. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed Original" in special recognition for Services were held at the Spicer­ taught at the University of Delaware, She managed her father's business bowling and golfing, and was especial­ preserving and maintaining Antique Mullikin Funeral Home in New Castle. he served in school administration, and in the garment district until she retired ly loyal to the St. Louis Cardinals base­ and Classic Boats in their original Interment was in the Silverbroo.k he was a former director of the State to Melbourne, Fla. ball team. form. Cemetery in Wilmington. Department of Research and She moved to Newark in 1980 to be He is survived by his wife of 59 Minker was a member of the Development in Education m near her family. years, Genevieve C. "Goodman" Fraternal Order of Police, the Newark Mary E. McNeely, 78 Charleston, W. Va. She is survived by her niece, Curik; daughter, Marge E. Tarpine and VFW and UAW Local435. Wilson was also the author of sev­ Marilyn Helton of Bear; and her her husband Adam of Wilmington; He is survived by his wife of 38 Newark resident Mary E. McNeely eral books on school administration. nephews Dr. Warren Ceurvels of four grandchildren; and two great­ years, Bettie Kilby Minker; son, Allan died on Monday, June 23, 2003. He served as a P-48 pilot in the Vernon, N.J., and Dr. Ronald Ceurvels grandchildren. P. Minker and his wife Kimberly of McNeely, 78, was a homemaker U.S. Army Air Force. Wilson was a of Ft. Myers, Fla. Services were held at the Holy Media, Pa.; two nieces; four nephews; and had been a hostess at Wing Wah Methodist. Services were private. Family Catholic Church in Newark. sister, Pearl Park of Cape Coral, Fla.; Restaurant for to years. He is survived by his wife, Helen Interment was private. and two grandchildren. She was a very active member of Theresa Wilson; daughter, Karen William Curik, retired Services were held at Beeson Elkton Christian Fellowship Church. Theresa Sietz of Johnson City, Tenn.; Harry A. Minker Jr., . Memorial Services of Newark in Fox She is survived by her children, brother, Dr. Clement Wilson of salesman for Sears Run. Interment, with military honors, Howard S. McNeely of Middletown, Knoxville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; 77, retired from GM was in the Delaware Veteran Memorial and Terri L. Manley of Newark; broth­ and several nieces and nephews. Newark resident William Basil Cemetery in Bear. er, Leslie Sturges of California; six Service and ·burial were held at Curik died on Saturday, June 21, 2003. Newark resident Harry A. Minker grandchildren; and two great-grand­ Monte Vista Burial Park Mausoleum Curik, 88, was known as "Bill" by Jr. died on Sunday, June 22, 2003. daughters. Chapel. his family and friends. Minker, 77, was born in Elkton, Margaret Barnes, VP Services were held at the Spicer­ He was born in Yonkers, N.Y. He Md. and GM of O.G. Norton Mullikin Funeral Home in Newark. had worked as a salesman for the Sears He served in the U.S. Army during Interment was in Gracelawn Memorial Sylvia Nerzig, 90, & Roebuck Company at Prices Comer the Korean War. Newark resident Margaret Devlin Park in New Castle. die-hard Yankees fan for 23 years, retiring in 1979. He retired from General Motors in Barnes died on Sunday, June 22, 2003, Curik served in the U.S. Army dur­ 1978 after 25 years of service. two days before her 100th birthday. Newark resident Sylvia Nerzig died ing World War 11, and was a member of He was an avid boater and took Barnes, 99, was known as "Sadie" Marleah A. Green, on Thursday, June 19, 2003. the J. Allison 0' Daniel VFW Post 475 great pride in antique Chris Craft ves­ by her family and friends. She was for­ worked as a licensed Nerzig, 90, was a resident at in Newark. sels. He was a member of the ACBS . merly of New York. She was a present Churchman Village in Newark. She Curik was a member of Holy Chesapeake Bay Chapter of Antique resident of Jeanne Jugan Residence. practical nurse She retired in 1973 as the general man­ ager and vice president of O.G. Norton Newark resident Marleah A. Green Inc. in New York, where she worked died on Monday, June 23, 2003. for 49 years. Green, 86, was born in Lehighton, She is survived by her daughter, Pa. C=O® D©ouu Opiate Addiction Kathleen and her husband Art She earned her nursing· diploma VanBergen of Wilmington; eight from Carbon County Vo-Tech in (Pain Pills) grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; Pennsylvania in the early 1970s and and nine great-great-grandchildren. worked as a licensed practical nurse Get Treatment Now & Services were held at the Jeanne for many years. Jugan Residence in Newark. Interment After moving to Delaware, she was in the All Saints Cemetery in became a member of St. Paul's Get Your Life Back Wilmington. Lutheran Church in Newark. In her leisure time, she enjoyed Confidential Assessment fishing, golf and travel, and was an ATS Elkton Phyllis Ann Moore, 65 avid Phillies fan. Green was a former resident of 212 Blue Ball Ave Newark area resident Phyllis Ann Allentown, Pa. "Workman" Moore died on Sunday, She is survived by her children, Elkton, MD June 22, 2003. Sara Ann Wilson of Newark, and. 41 0-620-6077 Moore, 65, was born in David R. Green of Pennsylvania; and Huttonsville, W. Va. four grandchildren. www.crcotp.com A resident of Cecil County, Moore Service and burial was held at the retired as an administrative assistant Sky-View Memorial Park in No Interruption with your work, school from the Christiana Care in Newark, Hometown (Tamaqua), Pa. after 38 years of service. or family obligations. Moore enjoyed fishing, bowling, SERVICES INCLUDE: painting and especially her cats. Ania Lynn Moss, 23, She is survived by her husband of • Medication 21 years, William C. Moore; sons, senior at UD Larry Farrow of Norfolk, Va., and Newark area resident Ania Lynn • Counseling William Farrow of Seattle, Wash.; Moss died on Monday, June 23, 2003. • Detox brothers, Thomas W. Workman of Moss, 23, graduated from John Thomasville, Ga., Edwin Workman of Dickinson High School in 1998. • Medical Examination Virginia Beach, Va., James Workman She was a senior at the University of Newport News, Va., Gerald of Delaware, where she was pursuing a • Drug Testing Workman of Grafton, Va., and Charles bachelor of arts degree in mass com­ .• Pregnancy Testing Workman of Charleston, W.Va.; sis­ munications. ters, Hilda Jennings of Portsmouth, She participated in the University • H.I.V. Testing Va., and Nancy Collins of Wilmington; of Delaware Gospel Choir and was an and four grandchildren. 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New Castle. He was an avid hunter and believed in hard work and gave gener­ ..... OBITUARIES, from 18 NASCAR fan. Steward was a present Darrell W. Gilbert ously to others. He never lost hope dur­ Samuel Steward, 54, resident of Benton, Pa. Newark area resident Darrell W. ing the illness of his final years. Scholar. He is survived by his parents, Gilbert died on Sunday, June 29, 2003. He is survived by his son, Paul Moss took great pride in her aca­ Vietnam veteran Samuel E. and Savannah M. Stanley Gilbert, 61, resided in the Glasgow Adorno and his wife Phyllis; daughter, demic achievement and was an active Steward; sisters, Alexis Rivera of area. Beatrice Mercatante and her husband member of Union Baptist Church. Former Newark resident Samuel Lewisville, Pa., and Peggy Services were held at the Hicks AI; seven grandchildren; and his sister, She is survived by her parents, Steward died on Monday, June 23, Montgomery of Elkton, Md.; devoted Home For Funerals in Elkton, Md. Mary Ezzo. Carlton "Skip" and Linda Moss; broth­ 2003. companion, Barbara Wyatt of Newark; Services were held at the er, Carlton Moss Jr. and his wife Maria Steward, 54, was known as "Alex" children, Teresa Worley and Michael Resurrection Parish and burial was in Posey-Moss of Aberdeen, Md.; sister, by his family and friends. Wyatt; and two grandchildren. Felicia G. Brader, All Saints Cemetery, both located in Tishena Moss; paternal grandmother, He was born in West Virginia. Services were held at Hicks Home chemical engineer Wilmington. Ethel Moss; maternal grandmother, Steward retired from Lawn Doctor in for Funerals in Elkton, Md. Interment, Roberta Porter, all of Wilmington; one Wilmington, after 20 years of service. with military honors provided by the Newark resident Felicia G. Brader uncle; one aunt; several cousins, and He was a U.S. Army veteran of American Legion Mason-Dixon Post died on Monday, June 23, 2003. Charles Edward Joseph several great-aunts and great-uncles. Vietnam and a member of the 194 of Rising Sun, Md., was in the Brader, 63, retired in 1979 from Jr., worked for Services were held at Union Baptist American Legion Mason-Dixon Post Delaware Veterans Memorial International Paper in New York, Church in Wilmington. Burial was in 194 in Rising Sun, Md., and the VFW Cemetery in Bear. where she worked as a chemical engi­ ShopRite in Newark Post 6027 in North East, Md. Gracelawn Memorial Cemetery in neer. Newark resident Charles Edward She was previously employed at Joseph Jr. died on Thursday, June 26, FMC in Marcus Hook, Pa. 2003. She enjoyed gardening and cook­ Joseph, 73, was born m ing. Bridgeville. She is survived by her husband, He was employed by the Baltze iviiX 8- MATCH - 8- SAVEf Wilbur T. Brader Jr.; one nephew; and School in Elsmere, as head custodian many other family members living in and then worked at the ShopRite store the Philippines. in Newark. 20o/o OFF OUR CURRENT CATALOG PRJ Services were held at the Doherty He is survived by his wife of 47 Funeral Home in Pike Creek. years, Eveline Haines Joseph; daugh­ EVERY DAY! PLUS ... save an additional Interment was private. ter, Elva Hash of Wilmington; four grandchildren; five great-grandchil­ E. Jeanne Bowen, 57 dren; and a brother, Layton Joseph of lOo/o OFF* Lincoln. Services were held at the Newark re-sident E. Jeanne Bowen Wilde Funeral Home in Parkesburg, Select Merchandise died on Monday, June 23, 2003. Pa. Interment was in the Fairview Bowen, 57, was a homemaker who Cemetery in Coatesville, Pa. was known for her giving nature. She is survived by her children, Michelle Maloney of Palmyra, Pa., Anthony R. DiSabatino Jerry Bowen Jr. of Newark, and Scott Newark resident Anthony R. Bowen of Maryland; mother, Eleanor DiSabatino died on Friday, June 27, Bowen; three sisters; and one grand­ 2003. son. Services were held at the DiSabatino, 74, was known as Gracelawn Memorial Park Chapel in "Tony" by his family and friends. New Castle. Burial was in the adjoin­ . Born in Canton, Ohio, he moved to ing park. Wilmington at an early age and resided in the "Little Italy" section of Joseph Wallace Grant, Wilmington the majority of his life. DiSabatino was an honored soldier musician, recording serving in the United States Army and engineer and producer Army Reserves. He was a retired teamster and a Newark resident Joseph Wallace maintenance supervisor for the Grant died on Tuesday, June 24, 2003. Colonial School District. Grant, 48, was an intelligent and He is survived by his wife of 55 enthusiastic musician, entertainer, years, Jane A. DiSabatino; children, recording engineer and producer, fam­ Edward of Newark, and Dawn ily members said. McCloskey of Lincoln University, Pa.; He is survived by his wife, Susan brother, John and sister, Francis, both M. Grant; mother, Norma Violet Grant; of Wilmington; six grandchildren; and brother, Jeff Grant; and a sister, two great-grandchildren. Victoria M. Smith, all of Newark. Service and burial was heid pri­ Services were held at the Strano & vately. Feeley Family Funeral Home in Newark. Burial was in the Head of Christiana Cemetery in Newark. Lynn Hope Lowery Newark resident Lynn Hope Annette Hernson, 79 Lowery died on Saturday, June 28, 2003, due to an automobile accident. Newark resident Annette Warren Lowery, was a supervisor at Remson died on Tuesday, June 24, Comcast and a retired Army veteran. 2003. She enjoyed sewing, photography, Remson, 79, was born in reading and flea market shopping. Richmond, Va. She had lived in She is survived by her parents, Delaware for more than 50 years. Walter and Mary Sue Lowery; sister, She is survived by her brother, Melanie Lower, all of Harrisburg; and Hugh Warren and his wife Sharon of brothers, William Lowery of Covington, La.; sons, Terry Remson California, and John Lowery of and his wife Joanne of Staten Island, Middletown. , N.Y., and Roger Remson and his wife Services were held at the Hooper Jacqueline of Wilmington; four grand­ Memorial Home Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa. children; and several other relatives. Service and burial was in the Delaware Veterans Memorial lania Nicole Hollis Cemetery in Bear. · Newark infant Iania Nicole Hollis died on Saturday, June 28, 2003. Paul C. Adorno, 90, Hollis was 6 months old. She was a very happy and joyous baby, always chemist, developer laughing and smiling. BLAI of new products She is survived by her mother, June M. Hollis; father, Mereald Archie Jr.; Newark resident Paul C. Adorno sisters, Lataisha, Jalyia and Shardeja; died on Wednesday, June 25, 2003. brothers, Daymier, Quameer and CATALOG OUTLET Adorno, 90, was born in New York Andrei; grandparents, Patricia Hill, City, N.Y. Jacqueline Whittaker, James Hollis, He attended Manhattan College Sr., Mereald Wanamaker Sr.; aunts; and Columbia University before work­ uncles; godparents; and numerous ing for 27 years as a chemist, food cousins. technologist and developer of new Services were held at the House of products for Federal Sweets and Wright Mortuary and interment was in Biscuit Company of Cligton, N.J. Silverbrook Cemetery, both located in Throughout his lifetime, he Wilmington. www.ncbl.com/post/ jULY 11, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 21 NEWARK PosT ·:· POLICE BLOTTER

.... BLOTTER, from 2 Police said the man parked his time . effort to combat illegal street racing. • One driver was charged with car, opened the trunk and displayed a Police arrived and took a 40-year­ The campaign is supported possession of drug· paraphernalia; collection of bottle rockets and old man into custody. No shots were through a grant from the State of • One driver was charged with Alcohol arrests Roman candles. The officers then fired and there were no injuries. The Delaware's Office of Highway unsafe lane change; identified themselves and arrested man was checked at the Christiana Safety. • One driver was charged with The Newark Police Department the suspect without resistance. Hospital emergency room and later As a result of these patrols, the disregarding a stop sign; and continued its stepped-up enforce­ transferred to the Rockford Center. following arrests were made in June: • Eleven drivers were charged ment of alcohol-related laws. Arrests made in Bear • Twenty-one drivers were with other miscellaneous offenses. Some of the recent arrests 'Drivers, stop your charged with speeding; include: bank robbery case • Three drivers were charged • Margaret Lucy, 20, of Silver engines' nets arrests with DUI; The Delaware State Police report­ • Police Blotter is compiled Spring, Md., and Eric Held Schmitz, • Three drivers were charged each week from the files of the 20, of Newark were charged with ed that the Tinicum Township Office In a continuation of last summer's with failure to wear their seatbelts; underage consumption of alcohol in Delaware County, Pa. arrested successful "Drivers, stop your • Two drivers were charged with Newark Police Department, New Clauzell L. Jones, 29, and Candiace engines" campaign, the Newark after they were questioned by possession of marijuana; Castle County Police and the N. Evertt, 23, in connection with a Police Department again began con­ Newark police at 2:15a.m. Saturday, • Two drivers were charged with Delaware State Police by the string of bank robberies that occurred ducting supplemental enforcement July 5, outside Timothy's restaurant, underage consumption of alcohol; newspaper staff. 100 Creek View Road. in New Castle County. patrols throughout the city in an Officers had been called to the Among four robberies in area after receiving a report that two Delaware, area banks robbed were persons were using a wrench to the First Union in Meadow Wood remove a "stop" sign nearby at Shopping Center on Route 2 on June Margaret Street and Creek View 6, and Wilmington Trust Bank, Fox Road. Run, Route 40, Bear on June 17, • Kellen P. Phelan, 20, of police reported. Newark, was arrested for underage Jones was also linked to a robbery consumption of alcohol after a of a 70-year-old woman, which took Newark officer on routine patrol saw place on May 25 in the parking lot of him carrying a can of beer across the a pharmacy on Route 9 in New Newark Shopping Center parking lot Castle, police said. at 11:19 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. They are currently being held in • Rena A. Dickerson, 20, of the Delaware County Prison awaiting Wilmington, was charged with an extradition hearing, police said. underage consumption of alcohol on Thursday, July 3, at 10:33 p.m. by Checkpoint nets Newark police. Police said all were summonsed 6 DUI charges and released pending court appear­ Newark police joined with other ances. police agencies around the state this past holiday weekend to conduct 18-year-old charged sobriety checkpoints. On Saturday, July 5, from 11:30 with burglary here p.m. until2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, On July 1, New Castle County 354 vehicles passed through a NPD Police arrested Donovan Downs, a roadblock on New London Road at 18-year-old male who resides on Scotch Pine Road. North Barrington Drive in Newark. Lt. Tom LeMin, head of Newark's He was charged with burglary in the traffic unit, said 31 of the drivers second degree and theft. were given field sobriety tests. Police reported that on Tuesday Six DUI arrests were made. Two morning, county police responded to drivers were cited for not wearing a residence in the unit block of seatbelts. Six other traffic charges Clipper Court in the community of and one criminal impersonation sum­ Four Seasons for a report of a burgla­ mons were issued, LeMin said. ry in progress. The checkpoint was the latest in a Officers found the rear door ajar. series of such roadblocks conducted The officers discovered the intruder by Newark officers as part of the inside the kitchen area and arrested state Office of Highway Safety's "Checkpoint Strikeforce" anti-DUI him without incident. Investigation revealed the suspect program. was in possession of two necklaces that belonged to the victim. Police Fireworks arrests identified the suspect and discovered for those more concerned he was wanted for an additional bur­ An officer on patrol reported he glary that occurred several days ago saw the explosion at 1:17 a.m. on in the community of Wrangle Hill in Sunday, July 6. After investigating, dbout bdldncing their lives Bear. Investigators linked him to the Daniel Ronald Criel was charged and second burglary through a fingerprint released pending a court appearance. thdn their checkbooks. comparison. After a Newark police officer on patrol saw a man light a firework in the unit block Prospect Avenue at Simply Free Checking. Man targets wrong 11:53 p.m. on Friday, July 4, Edward sales prospects C. Ruggerio, of Wallingford, Pa., a It's a no-hassle, University of Delaware student, was On Thursday, July 3, New Castle charged with possession of fire­ no obligation account. County Police arrested 19-year-old works, police reported. Thomas Kinsler, a resident of the unit Ruggerio was released pending a block of Marlboro Drive in court appearance. Other fueworks in • No minimum balance Brookside Park, with possession of a back pack were confiscated by fireworks after he attempted to sell police. required fireworks to two undercover police officers. • No monthly service fee Police reported that at 10:30 p.m., Warrant pending two undercover officers were taking Newark police said a warrant for • Unlimited check writing part in an assignment known as endangering the welfare of a child is "Cops in Shops." pending following an incident in the • FREE first order of The officers were dressed in plain unit block Blue Hen Ridge. checks clothes and were operating an Officers reported they were called 302.855.2402 1.877.362.1570 unmarked police car. to the home at 12:54 a.m. on The officers were approached by Saturday, July 5, after a man, who delawarenatio nal.com an unsuspecting dark colored vehicle had reportedly consumed a large occupied by a male, who asked the amount of alcohol earlier at a July officers if they wanted to purchase 4th picnic, was threatening suicide in 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. Free gift available to new accounts. Umit one per household while supplies last. We reserve the right to substitute an item fueworks. The officers advised they the basement of the home. Police of equal or greater vaJue. were interested and agreed to follow were told he was holding a handgun. the suspect to the rear of an area Two children, ages 13 and 16, and parking lot. other adults were in the home at the 12 convenient locations 1n Sussex and New Castle Counties. PAGE 22 • NEWARK POST • jULY 11, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

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Jay Angerer, Assistant & Episcopal Campus Minister Richard Berry, Pastor FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Ms. Lynne Turner, Olrector of Children's Mlnl'stn"s I Ministry Center: 410-392-63 7 4 410-996-8986 Ms. Kay Leventry, Head Preschool 8:30a.m. -7lcoualic 7f:ra/up- ~ First Church !0:30a.m. Christ, n ~~ientist -Ofeclric 7/(,..~;p- 48 West Park Place, Newark S.Uy Servtce a Slllllly 1C11111 10:00 AM Wlllllallly Talllllly M1111111S 7:30 PM Plllllc ...... - 92 l Mill 11., NIWII'II Rev. Cunis E.I.ciDs, Ph.D. Moll. -Fri. 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sl1ll'iiiY 10:00 AM • 6:00 PM 1:lliiKII'I millllle ...... III'VIcel. 302-458-5808 All ARE WB.COIIIE www.rccar.wn.org PACE 24 • NEWARK POST • jULY 11, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK PosT ·:· PEOPLENEWS , Brasier, Schwalbauch received degrees from from Donald Detweiler of Newark. Emory College in Atlanta, named to dean's list Georgia: Linda Mason, daughter Cleary cited Newark residents Cherita of Dr. and Mrs. Dan Edison Brasier and C. Derek Mason, received a bachelor of Newark resident Molly Caitlin Schwalbauch have been named arts degree; and Jennifer Smith, Cleary has been named to the to the dean's list at Johnson & daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. dean's list at Drew University in Wales University based in Smith, received a bachelor of arts Madison, N.J. Providence, R.I. degree. In addition, Smith was To receive dean's list com­ named to the dean's list. Walton graduates (rom mendation, students must earn a Savannah College . cumulative grade point average Doherty named to of of 3.4 or above. Newark resident Thomas honor's list at Oxford Walton recently graduated from Tatnall named Ryan Doherty, son of James J. the Savannah College of Art and Doherty Jr. and Gayle Doherty of Design in Georgia. Walton to president's list Newark, was named to the received a master of architecture Newark resident Jeffrey honor's list at Oxford College, in degree in architecture. Tatnall has been named to the Georgia. president's honor roll for the To be named to the honor's Locals named 2003 spring semester at list, students must have a cumula­ to president's list University of Wyoming. tive grade point average of 3.5 or The president's honor roll higher. Newark resident Corrie consists of undergraduates who Scarberry and Bear resident earned a 4.0 grade point average Fogg, Person named Christine Ndoko have been for the semester. named to the president's list at to dean's list Cecil Community College. Streit reports to Newark residents Doretha Colorado Springs Fogg and Neva Person have been Johnston receives named to the dean's list for aca­ scholarship Tyler C. Streit, 18, a 2003 demic excellence at Springfield A~HOE IN' To BE ASuCCESS Newark High School graduate, College in Massachusetts. Both Newark resident M. Andrew reported June 26 for Basic Cadet are juniors majoring in human Johnston has received a $1,000 Members of the Newark Senior Center recently dedicated their new Training at the U. S. Air Force services. Brandywine McClure horseshoe pitching court with Lew Donovan, shown here and his Academy in Colorado Springs, Scholarship to major in entomol­ wife, Marje, throwing the first ringers. The dedication ended weeks Colo. After basic, the academic Detweiler named ogy at the University of of work by Mr. and Mrs. Donovan, Harold Harget and Marshall year begins Aug. 7. Delaware. "Mike" Baker, all of Newark. The court is built strictly to specifica­ to dean's list The Agriculture and Natural tions of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association. The addition of Newark resid~nt Kieren J. Resources Scholarship Award , the aHraction at the center will meet one of the needs for outdoor Area residents receive Detweiler has been named to the was given on a competitive basis activities of the less strenuous type, according to Jean Williams dean's list at Bucknell University to incoming first-year students . executive director. Two local companies, Newark Concrete with degrees from Emory in Lewisburg, Pa. president Joe Petrillo, and MPI Mechanical, Inc., with president Detweiler is the daughter of Rich Menton, donated sand, stone and welding services. The following area residents Residents graduate Kings College NEW 2003 ORNAMENTS Full line of Solid Wood Furniture &Outdoor Lawn Furniture The following. area residents • have graduated from Kings Rainbow ·w· Shops e~D tfgfimiit College in Pennsylvania: c:::> ~~Solid Daniel Clark Rodeheaver, cum laude, and Andrew Bradbury French, communications; Henry ~ J.D. 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