Newark Jobless Rate Still Lowest in State Newark Continues to Have Has a Strong Seasonal Economy the Lowest Unemployment Rate in the Summer Months
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••••~ Greater Newark's Hometown Newspaper Since 1910 .:• 1 DOth Year, 33rd Issue c> 2009 September 4, 2009 _.n_arkpDStonllna.com Newark, Del. Newark jobless rate still lowest in state Newark continues to have has a strong seasonal economy the lowest unemployment rate in the summer months. among the state's cities and Meanwhile, Delaware's July arents and students came to Downes counties. seasonally adjusted unemploy PElementary, Newark, for their first Figures from the Delaware ment rate remained below the day of school on Monday, August Department of Labor showed national average, although the 3l. Principal Denise Schwartz welcomed an unadjusted jobless rate of rate of job losses outpaced the everyone in the front hallway. For some 6.3 percent in July for Newark. U.S. new students and parents, the morning start That was below 7.8 percent for While the Newark area con ed with a teary goodbye and a hug to wish June, but far higher than the 4.3 tinues to lose industrial jobs, their children well on their first day. For percent rate recorded in July with the closing of Chrysler additional photos, log on to newarkposton of 2008. and the expected loss of Avon, line.com. Registration is free of charge. By contrast, the unemploy the largest employer, the ment rate for Wilmington rose University of Delaware, has to 12.9 percent, from 12.7 per not seen any major staff reduc cent in June and 7.9 percent in tions. July 2008. Delaware's seasonally The Newark jobless rate was adjusted rate for July was 8.2 even lower than the 6.9 percent figure for Sussex County, which See JOBLESS, 2 ~ Author, winemaker headlines Taste of Newark aste of Newark Women for WineSense. marketing and public relations and T announces spe- Brenner's passion for food and more than 16 years in the film cial guest Deborah wine led her to create a unique and television industries. She has Brenner, author of Women winery that brings together worked with companies such as of the Vine and promi- renowned women winemak Quantel, NBC and CNBC and nent California winemaker. ers from around the world under was involved in establishing sev More than 3,000 University of Delaware's incoming Brenner is the winner of both one brand. Brenner will share eral successful startup technology freshmen gathered at the Carpenter Center for the the University of Delaware insights from her book and share companies. ' Freshman Convocation to hear remarks from President Presidential Citation Award for wine from her Women of the Vrne A trip to the Napa Valley and Patrick Harker and other UD leaders. It is the only time Outstanding Achievement and Cellars label. See TASTE, 2 ~ the entire class will gather, prior to graduation. the "Rising Star" Award by Brenner's background includes • • • • • • • • • • • "--2 · · · . · · · · Patte 1& News, Advertising • 737-9724 qIassifieds • !-89Q: ?20;~~P IN THE NEWS Can we help? Tips offered on finding quality child care Offtces: The paper's offices are located conveniently in Sutte 109, Pomeroy Station, 218 E. Main St., ast week, a toddler wandered away _ • "Does this facility participate in a Newark, DE 19711. Office hours L from a day care center south of '" child identification program of sorts are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Newark, with a child care worker and is my child's photograph on file "'-= (302) 737-0724 arrested in the case. should they go missing?" FIICSIIIIIr. (302) 737-9019 Following news of the inciduent, the • "Is there a process of an ongoing E...u: [email protected] Delaware State Police and the Delaware background check of my child's TllIIIIIaIIII: To begin aconvenient Department of Services for Children, teachers?" hom~elivery subscription, call Youth and their Families (DSCYF) More information can be found at 1-800-220-3311. offered tips and ideas for parents to con the following link: http://kids.delaware. To _. cI8sItIIII at Call 1- sider when it comes to child care. gov. 800-220-3311. Kelly Bachman, Community Concern over the quality of child Ta at Call 737- Relations Coordinator for DSCYF, has care intenstified, after Delaware 0724.place.'" provided the following indicators of high State Police arrested a child care quality child care. She adds that several worker, after a three-year-old walked HE STAFF of the Newark Post is Teager to assist readers and adver research studies have found that high away from the Little Scholar's tisers. Reporters, wmers, edttors quality child care programs have certain The LiHle Scholars Center, south of Newark. Police say a toddler walked out Daycare, in the Four Seasons area. and salespeople can be contacted characteristics in common. These char of the building undetected. She was identified as EverJyn as listed: acteristics can help parents make bet Devonshire, 40, of Brookside, ter child care choices for their children .a neighborhood near Newark. ..... ..., is the Edttor of the • Well-compensated teachers who • "What safety procedures have because they indicate a much greater receive good benefits changed since I first enrolled my Devonshire was charged with endanger Newark Post he leads the day-to-day likelihood of high quality care. Quality • Accreditation or a higher-than-mini child at this day care facility?" ing the welfare of a child. operation of the newsroom. Call him indicators measure the conditions that mum license • "Does the child to teacher ratio Devonshire was on duty at the day atm-em. generally foster a safe, nurturing and CpJ. Jeff Whitmarsh of the Delaware change throughout the day? And if care center when the boy left the center IIIrk CorrIpa serves as stimulating environment for children and State Police suggested the following so, to what degree?" undetected and wandered dangerously Assistant Edttor and can be reached include: questions parents should ask on an ongo • "Is my emergency contact informa close to Route 896 Several passing atm.f724. • Low child to teacher ratios ing basis of their child's day care facility: tion up to date?" motorists stopped and took care of the .IonIIIIan waddell is our Design • Low teacher turnover • "How often is a head count taken of • "Is this center currently under inves child until the State Police arrived and • Staff with higher education children in the facility?" tigation by the State of Delaware? traced the boy to the day care center. Director. He handles design and • Prior experience and education of Devonshire will have an appearance in composttion of our pages. • "What steps are taken if a child is Has it been since I enrolled my the director found missiVg?" child?" Family Court this month. ..... .......,.isthe Newark Post'S advertising manager who manages the local sales team. She can be reached at 1-443-245- 5113. Newark's JIll 8aIIff handles accounts in Taste of Newark Sept. 27th the New Castle County area and is an automotive account specialist. Call ing women entrepreneurs. This year's Taste of ing the chefs' menus! jobless rate ~ TASTE, from 1 Some of the unique wine Newark takes place on Sunday, Tickets are now on sale for him at m.e724. makers under her brand include September 27th from 12:00 - $40 and can be purchased at the lib ~ sells real estate a lunch with Karen Cakebread, Heidi Barrett, named "The 3:00 p.m. on the picturesque Taste of Newark office, 273 East ~ JOBLESS, from 1 advertising. He can be reached by from Cakebread Cellars, insti Wine Diva of Napa" by TIME Old College Lawn, UD Main Main Street and in the City's calling 1~2AHIS1. tuted a life change. Thanks to magazine; Carol Shelton, win Campus. It promises to be Planning and Development her journalism background, percent, compared to 8.3 per liliiii ..... sells ads in the ner of the title "More Awarded even bigger and better than Department, 220 Elkton Road. cent a month earlier, according Brenner's curiosity led her to Winemaker in America" for 12 last year's record-breaking On the day of the event there downtown Newark, Middletown to the Department of Labor. research women in the wine of the last 15 years; and Signe event! The very special and will be a limited number of tick and surrounding area. She can be The U.S. jobless rate for July reached by calling m.f724. making business. The idea for Zoller, named "Winemaker of popular event will host more ets available for $50. For more Women of the Vine was born, came in at 9.4 percent, com circulation manager is .., the Year" by both Paso Robles than 1,000 attendees under its information call 368-2561 x 12 Our and Brenner was soon trekking Wine Country Alliance and the white tents. Each person will or visit the Downtown Newark pared to 9.5 percent in June. Delaware suffered from the FIIJIIII. For information regarding to California to interview pas Central Coast Winegrowers receive a commemorative wine Partnership web page at www. loss of 23,200 jobs over the subscriptions, calI1_za.II11. sionate (and famous) winemak- Association. glass and menu book contain- eatdowntownnewark.com. The Newark Post is published past year, with only informa Friday by Chesapeake Publishing tion, health and education post & Printing. News and local sales ing gains. offices are Ioalled in Pomeroy The rate of job losses over Station, Suite 109, 218 E. Main St., QUfiLiTY SERVICE YOU CfiN DEPEND ON the past year in Delaware stands Newark, DE 19711. AU advertising at 5.3 percent, higher than the and news are accepted and printed • Brakes· Auto Inspection· Electrical 4.2 percent reported nationally only at the sole discretion of the • Suspension Systems· Transmissions Construction may have publisher.