City Cancels Bridge Project Dents Shared Space with Del- Aware Sportsplex in a For- Mer Warehouse on Ruthar
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NEWARK 9.15.2017 www.newarkpostonline.com Newark remembers victims of 9/11 CONNECT WITH US NEWARK, DEL. see page 7 FESTIVAL ASPIRA Academy completes Community Day expansion set for Sunday Charter school unveils renovated Annual event features building vendors, games, food, music By JESSICA IANNETTA Pg. 2 [email protected] When Las Américas AS- SPORTS PIRA Academy first opened its doors in 2011, its 300 stu- City cancels bridge project dents shared space with Del- aware Sportsplex in a for- mer warehouse on Ruthar SUBMITTED IMAGE Drive, east of Newark. An artist’s rendering shows a pedestrian/bicycle bridge proposed to be built over White Clay Creek next to Paper Mill Road. Now, six years later, the Council canceled the project Monday. school has 740 students and after completing its second — and final — expansion, Council cites rising costs, will turn down $1M grant the building is likely now unrecognizable to that first By JOSH SHANNON can afford it.” broader plan to improve the area sur- group of students. [email protected] Morehead was joined by council- rounding the former Curtis Paper The charter school has Newark struggles men Luke Chapman, Jerry Clifton and Mill. The 12-foot-wide, prefabricated now taken over the sport- Concerned about rising costs, city Chris Hamilton in voting against the tress bridge would have been built just plex’s space and added a in opening game council on Monday killed a long- bridge. Only Mayor Polly Sierer and to the west of the vehicular Paper Mill second floor, along with a planned project to build a pedestrian Councilman Stu Markham supported Road bridge over the creek and con- kitchen, gym, auditorium and bicycle bridge over White Clay the project, while Councilwoman Jen nected Kershaw Park with the new and outdoor learning space. Yellowjackets fall Creek. Wallace was absent. Curtis Mill Park. The building’s facade has to St. Marks, 27-6 “I’d love to do this. I’d love to have The bridge, named for former Parks Pg. 11 it. I’m pro bike routes,” Councilman and Recreation Director Charles Em- See BRIDGE See ASPIRA Mark Morehead said. “I don’t think we erson, was intended to be part of a Page 12 Page 10 POLICE HEATING •AIR CONDITIONING • WWW.ENHANCEDHVAC.COM Local Dependable Man robbed Professional behind Wawa Avai $ 00 Police seek suspect in crime 25 OFF at Ogletown Road store $ 00 Pg. 4 79 2 LOCAL NEWS CONNECT WITH US NEWARK POST 9.15.2017 The week ahead Community Day returns POW/MIA remembrance: Tonight, 6 p.m., on the Academy Sunday for 46th year Lawn, 105 E. Main St. A cer- emony will remember prisoners By JOSH SHANNON of war and those missing in ac- [email protected] tion. The event is part of VFW Post 475’s 24-hour vigil in recog- Children’s games, food nition of POW/MIA Day. Open vendors, craft vendors, mu- to the public. sical performances and doz- Oktoberfest: Today, 6 to 11 ens of community groups p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; will take over the Univer- Sunday, noon to 6 p.m., at Dela- sity of Delaware Green on ware Saengerbund, 49 Salem Sunday for the 46th annual Church Road. The annual festi- Community Day. val features German food, beer, The popular festival is set music and rides. Admission for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on The NEWARK POST FILE PHOTO BY DAVID MELLON is $8 per person. Parking and Green between Main Street Volunteers Kaitlin Applegate, Melanie Altemus and Adrianne shuttle available at Christiana and Memorial Hall. Nearly Lopez entertain themselves in the scarecrow-making area High School for $5. NEWARK POST PHOTO BY KARIE SIMMONS 200 vendors are signed up. during last year’s Community Day. Nun Run 5K: Saturday, 9 Volunteers serve desserts to visitors at Newark’s “Local businesses and a.m., at Little Sisters of the Poor, Oktoberfest last year. nonprofit organizations will Entertainment schedule 185 Salem Church Road. 5K gather on The Green to race helps support seniors in need. $30 sign-up fee includes post-race party. For more highlight their organization Wolf Hall 3:15 — 3:45: YMCA info, visit www.nunrun5k.org. and engage the public with Performance Area 3:45 – 4: Delaware Charity fair: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 10 Old information about their mis- 11 — 11:30: Shenyan Dance Company Newark Road. Event includes a community yard sale, outdoor market and food sales. sion, activities, volunteer op- Performing Arts Delaware Walk for PKD: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Glasgow Park, 2275 Pulaski Highway. portunities and more,” city Memorial Hall Two walks — a 1-mile course and a 2-mile course — will raise money for polycystic spokeswoman Kelly Bach- 11:45 —12:15: Mid-Atlan- Performance Area kidney disease research. Register at walkforpkd.org/delaware. man said. “Fine artists, craft- tic Ballet 11 — 11:30: Elbert-Palm- Fix-it Cafe: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glasgow Park Bank Barn, 2275 Pulaski ers and retail businesses will 12:30 — 1: Aetna HH&L er Elementary Drum Line Highway. Attendees can bring a broken lamp, vacuum, waffle iron, sewing machine or be selling their creations and NCC Paramedics 12 — 12:45: other item and work beside an experienced volunteer to repair the item. Free. and wares throughout the Neck & Neck Versus Gaming Con: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Aetna Fire Hall, 400 Ogletown day.” 1:15 — 1:45: Tri-State 1:15 – 2: The June Bugs Road. The event will offer all forms of gaming, including card games, tabletop games, Food vendors will line Twisters 2:15 – 3: Diamond State RPGs and a bit of video games. Tickets $5 at the door or online at versus2017.event- Delaware Avenue, and a 2 — 2:45: New Life Concert Band brite.com. Proceeds benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. children’s area featuring Christian Fellowship Community Day: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the UD Green. Newark’s annual festi- games and a scarecrow- 3:30 — 4:15: Devin val returns with hundreds of vendors, food, performances, children’s games and more. making station will be near 2:55 – 3:05: Code Boyz Dawson History Quiztory: Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Glasgow Park barn, 2275 Pulaski Highway. Memorial Hall. Mary Torbey, from the Newark Historical Society, will give a presentation about the leg- A number of musical, first to Newark Nite and “The same things people end of Edgar Allen Poe in Newark, and the session concludes with a quiz. Participants dance and other perfor- now to Community Day. have been enjoying for are encouraged to join teams and compete to win prizes. Free. Register at https://www. mances are scheduled “That always gets a big years will be back,” Ennis eventbrite.com/e/history-quiztory-the-bank-barn-tickets-30140569254. throughout the day on draw,” Recreation Superin- said. “It’s a chance for fam- For more events, visit newarkpostonline.com/calendar. To submit listings, go online two stages, one in front of tendent Paula Ennis said. ilies to come out and stroll or email [email protected]. Information runs in the print edition as space is Memorial Hall and one in “We’re looking forward to around to see what oppor- available. front of Wolf Hall. hearing Devin Dawson.” tunities are out there in The main act is country New this year will be the community.” artist Devin Dawson, who curling demonstrations by Community Day is free is best known for his sin- the Diamond State Curl- and open to the public. Car Wash gle, “All on Me” and will ing Club, the public works Free parking is available perform in front of Memo- department’s interactive at city-run lots on Main rial Hall at 3:30 p.m. game to test attendees’ Street and behind UD’s The Devin Dawson con- recycling knowledge and Pearson Hall on Haines Prices cert is organized by the CPR demonstrations by Street. Havre de Grace, Md., radio Aetna Hose Hook and Lad- Delaware Avenue, be- station WXCY, which has der Co. tween South College Av- BLUE HEN teamed up with the city for Many of the vendors, enue and Academy Street, $ $ $ CARWASH several years to bring up- though, will be familiar will be closed from 7 a.m. 7 11 15 and-coming country acts faces. to 7 p.m. 1008 Capitol Trail ( t.2), School Is In! Students hang teal ribbons for ewark,e rk DE 19 19711711 Watch Those ovarian cancer awareness www.BlueHenCarWash.com Kids! A group of University of Delaware students spent part of last week hanging dozens of teal 302-273-2100 ribbons on Main Street as part of “Turn The Towns Teal,” a national campaign to promote awareness for ovarian cancer and its symp- toms. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. FREE VACUUM “There is no test for ovarian cancer, so knowl- NEWARK POST PHOTO BY JOSH SHANNON WITH ALL edge is crucial,” Mayor Polly Sierer said in a University of Delaware junior Emily Pizzimenti statement. “Drawing attention to the signs and hangs a teal ribbon on Main Street. WASHES symptoms of ovarian cancer could help save the life of a friend or neighbor. Sometimes just bloating, abdominal pain, unexplained weight one small act can make a big difference.” change, back pain and fatigue. The volunteers came from Lori’s Hands, “The teal bows are visual alerts, but the key a student organization that matches student is knowing the symptoms, which are subtle Unlimited Wash Club volunteers with Newark residents living with and may be mistaken for other conditions,” 17.50 per Month.