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96th Year, Issue 41 ©2005 November 4, 2005 Newark, Del. • 50¢ UP FRONT Details of murder revealed man will not be allowed bail as he Andrew Rubin found that day on the wall in blue magic marker. In the Victim's father waits for his September trial. The had been kept under tight wraps Other racially-charged words like listens in court decision was announced at his until Friday's hearing. "KKK" and "White power" were proof positive hearing on Friday, splayed across closet doors and principal's as investigators Oct. 28, where details about the The scene of the crime the kitchen countertop. Rubin offer grisly details crime scene were revealed. said that the graffiti was written On May 1, the fire depart­ While police had long ago before the ftre was started, as a office again ment was called to what appeared announced that Bonistall's apart­ layer of soot covered the mes­ By KAYTIE DOWLING to be an arson in Towne Court ment walls were the canvas for sages. By JIM STREIT Apartments. But while searching graffiti, they did not disclose what Officers found more evidence NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER the writing said. Those messages NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER the apartment for evidence, the as they moved into Bonistall's HE death penalty could Fire Chief stumbled across the were revealed on Friday. "More bedroom. Her comforter was body of University of Delaware bodies are going to be tum in up . pushed into the comer of the bed, URING my school T be a reality for James E. junior Bonistall. What other dead," [sic] "We want are weed as were a pair of flip flops. On days, I spent some Cooke. Accused of mur­ D dering and raping 20-year-old information that he and Newark back," [sic] and "Give us are the floor was an empty bleach time in the principal's Police Department Detective drugs back," [sic] were scribbled office on a few occasions. Lindsey Bonistall, the Newark See COOKE, 24 ~ Suffice it to say that I wasn't there to be informed that I had been named Student Of The Week. Council So it was a thrill for me last Friday to be in Ellie to consider Ludwigsen's office at Shue­ Medill Middle parking plan School for good reason. The Delaware More bedrooms, more State Chamber Streit spaces will be required of Commerce, under the leadership of its president, Jim Wolfe, By KAYTIE DOWLING the former manager of DaimlerChrysler's Newark NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Assembly Plant, brought doz­ ens of business leaders into UILDERS might have to allow the state's schools last week. B for more parking if they want to The purpose of the Principal construct three- or four-bedroom For A Day program is to apartments in the city of Newark. give those, who normally The city's Planning Commission don't see what's happen- voted to recommend amending current ing in classrooms or know parking requirements at its meeting on what challenges are faced by Nov. 2. The ftnal decision rests in the school principals, the oppor­ hand of City Council, when it votes on tunity to see ftrst hand the the matter in December. state of Delaware's education The change only would affect apart­ system. ments with more than two bedrooms. From my observation on Smaller apartment units will keep the Oct. 28, Shue-Medill earns original requirement of two parking high marks. spaces. Larger apartments, those with First, it was clear that three or more bedrooms, would have to Mrs. Ludwigsen loves her provide a third parking space. job. She knew nearly every Commissioner Marguerite Ashley student by name - and that's said that the plan seemed like a good saying something at Shue- idea. "The reality with large apartments is that they have more than two cars," See UP FRONT, 12 ~ she said. The idea was met with mixed reviews. Some commissioners worried that the new rule would infringe on the amount of green space a builder could have. Others argued that open area would not be affected: Instead, builders would See PARKING, 14 .....

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HE STAFF of the Newark Post is a disguise following an incident Awards" and Ignore all mail Teager to assist readers and adver­ in the unit block Madison Drive instructed and phone solici­ tisers. Reporters, writers, editors and just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, salespeople can be contacted as listed: the victim to tations for foreign Oct. 27. send money lottery promo­ James B. Strtft, Jr. Is the publisher Newark police reported that to one address of the Newark Post. He sets policies and tions. If you get manages all departments in the Newark the two were arrested after a 36- in Costa Rica what looks like office. Call him at 737-m4. year-old man told officers that he and another in lottery material Kaylle Dawllng is the news editor. was approached by two men. One Loonis, Calif. from a foreign country, turn it She leads the day-to-day operation of the displayed a handgun and pointed A second victim was contacted over to your local postmaster. newsroom. Call her at 737-11724. the firearm at the victim, who and informed the he had won • Check out an unfamiliar Mat1y Valanla prepares the sports fled into his residence and sum­ $8,200 Canadian dollars from the organization with officials. A pages of this newspaper. The sports moned police. "United Claims Center." good place to start is by calling editor is seldom in the office, however, Both victims contacted the the Federal Trade Commission at he checks in frequently. Leave mes­ Police said both youths were sages for Marty at1-8811·228·3311. transferred to the New Castle Newark Police ~partment after 1-877-FfC-HELP. County Detention Center after detennining that they may have Implementing these safety tips Mary E. Petzallls a staff been targeted in a scam. will help to take away a criminal's reporter and specializes in education failing to post bail. coverage. Reach her at 737-11724. The Newark Police Deprumnent opportunity and will reduce the Police said a third suspect may in recommending several crime risk of becoming a victim of a Phil TIIIIUIII has been the paper's be arrested soon. prevention tips·be utilized to help crime, Newark police said. arts editor since 1969. Wall-known in the arts community, he writes his column from his Newark home. Leave Cafe owner arrested messages for him at 737-1724. on alcohol charge Fireworks arrest influence of alcohol and carrying The car then accelerated and Oilier COidrlllullng writers include a concealed deadly weapon fol­ appeared that it was going to Alfred Gruber, Tracy Downs, Elbert Agents from the state An undercover officer work­ lowing a traffic stop on Ogletown strike another vehicle, but the Chance, Marvin Hummel and Mark Sisk. Division of Alcohol & Tobacco ing in the 400 block South Road near Ruthar Drive on truck braked hard, then made a Leave messages for them at 737·8724. Enforcement conducted a minor College Avenue saw fireworks Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6:10p.m. right turn without signaling: decoy operation on Oct. 26. DaYid Barr Is the office manager-ecll· being ignited in the roadway on After receiving a tip, police The police officer activated his torlal assistant Reach him at 737-1724. The decoy, an underaged Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1:40 a.m. broadcast a look-out for a white emergency lights and the truck Ell Haffman iS the Newark Posts person who attempted to pur­ John E. Chambers, 20, of Ford truck driving on Marrows stopped in the driveway of the advertising director and manages the chase alcohol under the direct Sicklerville, N.J., was arrested Road in an erratic manner. Newark post office, the front tire local saleS team. He can be reached at supervision of an Agent, visited and charged with possession of Moments later, an officer on of the vehicle up on the curb. 1-8811-228-3311. nine locations in the Newark and fireworks, He was released on patrol saw the truck on Ogletown After police conducted field Jim Galel is the advertising sales Wilmington areas. Adria's Cafe $250 unsecured bond, police Road and followed the suspect manager. He handleS accounts in the in Newark was the only establish­ said. vehicle. The officer reported that sobriety tests, Carlos Castillo New castle area and is an automotive ment that sold alcoholic bever­ the truck crossed the center line Ocasio, 46, was arrested and account specialist. Call him at 1-8811- ages to the minor, said a DATE and swerved over the roadway. charged with driving under the 228-3311, ext. 3887. Domestic assault spokesperson. Police said the truck did not influence. of alcohol, following too closely without regard to Belly Je Trexler sells real estate Patrick Matic, 44, of Two people were arrested and stop after the police car's emer­ advertising. She can be reached simply charged with offensive touching gency lights were turned on but safety, driving an unsafe motor by calling 1-8811-228-3311, ext. 31198. Wilmington, owner of the cafe vehicle, and making a tum with­ in the Newark Shopping Center , following a domestic dispute on later halted after the police car's Saturday, Oct. 29, at 9:34 a.m. at out signaling. He was released Jenlfer Bexlell sells ads in the was arrested. Michael J. Downs, air hom and siren were sounded. downtown Newark area. She can be Suburban Plaza. . pending court appearances, police of DATE, said Matic faces a Police conducted field sobri­ reached by calling 1-8811-228-3311, Police said Jonathan Larry said. minimum fme of $250 for a first ety tests and arrested the driver. ell. 3387. Smith, 27, of Elkton, Md., and offense. In addition, the liquor He was then transported to NPD Sbelley Evans sells ads in the Route Somer Lea Wetherby, 24, of license of an establishment that headquarters for processing. Arrest follows 40 corridor. She can be reached by call­ Newark, were released pending sells alcoholic beverages to a Palmer was released at 6 a.m. ing 1·808-228-3311, ext. 3381. court appearances. accident on Delaware minor faces an administrative Sunday morning on $1,000 unse­ Nancy Beaudet develops new penalty, which can range from a cured bond pending court appear­ NewarkpolicearrestedDouglas advertising accounts in Glasgow and C. Kelly, 19, of Wilmington, after Middletown. She can be reached by call­ fine to a suspension or revocation Shoplifting arrest ances. ing 1·808-220-3311, ext. 3386. of the liquor license. a black 2000 Honda Civic hit Tim K. Madison, 49, of the concrete barrier wall on East Our circulation manager is Mary Newark, was arrested and charged DUI tip leads to arrest Delaware Avenue near Scholar Ferguson. For information regarding Disorderly arrest with shoplifting a $25.65 pork Newark police said a 46-year­ Drive. subscriptions, call'1-8811-228-3311. tenderloin from the Pathmark Newark police arrested old New Castle man was arrested A police officer on patrol The Newark Post is publishul Friday store, 100 College Square, on Gregory D. Falvo, 21, of Tinton after police were tipped off that came upon the accident scene on by Chesapeake Publishing Ccrpt~ration. Saturday, Oct. 29, at 2:35p.m. News /1/ld local MJits offices are lOCfJttd itt Falls, N.J., for disorderly conduct a car was swerving over the road Store detectives told police a Sunday, Oct. 30, at 1:22 a.m. The Madeline Crossing, Suite 206. 168 Elkton on Friday, Oct. 28, at 1:09 a.m., . and driving on the sidewalk twice shopper paid for some items but vehicle had substantial front-end Rd., Newark, DE 19711. All advtrtising outside Klondike Kate's restau­ almost hitting pedestrians. The /1/ld news art accepted /1/ld prillled only at the meat was concealed in a plas­ damage and the driver was lean­ rant, 158 E. Main St. call came to police on Sunday, ing on the hood of the car as the the sole discretion of the publisher. The tic bag. Newark Post is a ~~ttmbtr of the Moryltmd­ Plainclothes officers work­ Oct. 30, at 1:59 a.m. officer arrived. Madison was released pending Dtlaware·D.C. Press Association, Suburban ing alcohol enforcement said A Newark officer saw the sus­ of Amerit:a /1/ld the National a court appearance. Kelly was charged with driv­ Newspgpers they saw a man push a doorman pect vehicle make a left tum N~ Association. onto Library Avenue from East ing under the influence of alcohol at Kate's after he was ejected - zero tolerance and inattentive POSTMASTER: Send address chang­ from the eatery by two restaurant DUI charge lodged Delaware Avenue. The officer es to: Newark Post. Suite 206, 168 said the truck turned extremely driving. He was released pending employees. Newark police said Samuel H. a court appearance. Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711. Falvo was released on $50 wide, narrowing missing a medi­ Periodicals postage paid at Newark, Palmer Jr., 57, of Newark, was an at the entrance to College Del., and additional offices. bond pending a court appearance, charged with driving under the police said. Square shopping center. See BLOTTER, 17 ...,_ www.ncbl.com/post/ NoVEMBER 4, 2005 • NEwARK Posr • PAGE 3 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS 2nd Education Expo Sunday Camera at district's new middle school nightmare

By MARY E. PETZAK the district's newest middle school in the ment petting zoo" will introduce young By KAYTIE DOWLING Pencader Corporate Center on Route 896 children to various musical instruments NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER between Newark and Glasgow. Here's a Many changes are starting in the NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER chance to meet school principals, teachers 2006-07 school year, and the Expo will HRISTINA School District invites and other staff members and learn more have answers about new grade configura­ Cthe entire community to its sec­ about innovative programs being offered tions, school attendance boundaries and OB Foraker has been dreaming ond annual Education Expo on in Christina District. choice options. A Parent Resource Center R about putting cameras up through­ Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. This Student musicians will entertain dur­ will provide information on registration, out the downtown to increase safe­ year's theme, "Transforming Together," ing the event which also features a stu­ School Choice, school assignments, ELL/ ty, but not everyone shares his vision. asks parents, students, staff, legislators, dent art show, a Hall of Fame presenting Bilingual programs, transportation, school "It's been a nightmare," Newark community members, and businesses to this year's Teachers of the Year, and the safety, early childhood programs, gifted Mayor Vance A. Funk ill said. He bad a work in partnership to make schools bet­ Christina Cafe featuring food prepared and talented services, and community and camera installed on top of his Main Street ter for all kids. by school nutrition staff and culinary arts family engagement and advocacy. Dis­ law office as part of Foraker's grassroots The showcase of elementary, inter­ students. trict staff members can explain programs crime control movement for a few weeks mediate, middle and high schools with Workshops will cover topics of par­ now and he regretted it every day. displays by each school will be held at ticular interest to parents and an "instru- See EXPO, 19 ..... "It's a joke." The hope was that the camera would deter criminals from vandalizing and breaking into his office, while fostering the community's sense of safety. It hasn't worked. Instead of being installed on the back City's budget hearing set Nov. 14 of the building, as the mayor bad hoped, the camera went up facing Main Street. By KAYTIE DOWLING ager. "But I ask residents to consider city employee retirements account for the That misguided lens could have helped ...... what they're getting: We've got the best decreased budget. catch a few criminals already - bad it NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER park system for a small city in the state, Financial demands have soared in a few been in the right place. we're picking up garbage twice a week. areas most notably in health care and fuel "[A few] Sundays ago, we were ITY representatives remain posi­ We've got services that the public already costs. While health care costs were lower vandalized again," Funk said. He said Ctive about the 2006 budget in the values. We're still a best buy. Our taxes than anticipated, they have still risen dra­ his property, and dozens of others in face of a dramatic tax increase. The are still below what a lot of small towns matically in recent years. For 2006, they the downtown district, is spray painted budget, which will be presented to council are assessing." were expected to rise another 7 percent. regularly. "If it were in the right place, and residents at a public hearing on Nov. As the tax rate climbs, the city's rate Instead, they lingered at an increase of it would have probably caught who was 14, hits the city with a double whammy: of savings into surplus and reserves will 1.5 percent. Even though health care costs doing this." increased taxes and a decreased rate of dwindle. In 2006, the amount allotted for could have been higher, they still created But the real kicker came a few days saving. the surplus and reserve will decline by 93 a noticeable impact on Newark's budget. later. Funk's office was broken into and Property tax will increase by 10 cents and 89 percent, respectively. Since 2001, health care costs will have robbed after hours. While no dramatic for every $100 worth of property assessed. All in all, the budget, totaling increased by 100 percent by the end of damage was done - a broken window here For someone who owns $$66,755, that $30,055,480, is 6 percent smaller than this year. That adds an additional $1.3 will cost an additional $69 annually. in 2005. Dramatic cuts in savings, unex­ See BUDGET, 13 ..... See CAMERA, 13 ..... "It's high," said Carl Luft, city man- pectedly low health car~ costs, and 16 Art show to benefit Delaware children Fine art, food kick off 20 inches and priced under $500. Charles Parks, a well-known Flower Market that Wilmington sculptor whose larg­ has local connections er bronze castings are found in many locations throughout the By ROBIN BROOMALL region, including "The Student" which sits in front of the Newark NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Free Library, will have several smaller pieces in the show. N evening of artistic orig­ "I feel blessed he is doing our A inals, paired with a tasting show," said co-director of the art of Italian sparkling wines show Mary Warren. Parks, now and fine food, will kick off the 83, still works in his Wilmington 2006 season of the Wilmington studio. Flower Market, with some defi­ Among the more than 20 nite Newark connections. artists of various media are Wilmington Flower Market's Newarkers Carol Gray, Michael pre-market fund raiser, Art at the Brock, Frances Hart, and Harold Mansion, will take place Friday, Howell. Some of the original Nov. 4, from 5 - 9 p.m., at Oberod paintings will be of Newark loca­ in Centerville. tions, such as Brock's painting Featured in the art show will of the Baptist church on Welsh be paintings, sculpture and jew­ Tract Road. Brock is manager of NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL elry, all originals, by more than Hardcastle Gallery in the Newark Co-directors of the Wilmington Flower Market's Art at the Mansion, from left, Rosemary Farley, Mary 20 regional artists, a sculptor, Shopping Center. Warren and Robin Ralston finalize details for Friday's art show and Prosecco Tasting and Pairing. The a potter and two jewelers. The dinner will be in part sponsored by Caffe Gelato. The painting of the Baptist Church on Welsh Tract Road pieces are all smaller than 16 by See ART, 19 ..... is by Mike Brock of Hardcastle Gallery in Newark. PAGE 4 • NEwARK PosT • NoVEMBER 4, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

EDUCATION NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS NmEPAD Fall concert Tuesday 'Cool' school lunches HE music depart- T ment at Shue-Medill Middle School will present a Fall Concert on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. win over staff, students in the school's cafetorium. Admission is free. Join the By MARY E. PETZAK Solge also worked with the members of the band, orches­ school nurses to develop a selec­ tra and choir as they perform NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER tion of foods for students who are their first concert of the HE menu sounds a lot like diabetic. "That's the advantage year. The school is located Ta restaurant: Philly cheese of having a registered dietitian off Kirkwood Highway near steaks, turkey club, lemon on staff,'' said Sami. "We also Red Mill Road in Newark. pepper chicken, spicy Thai shrimp only have full-strength juices (no For more info, call Rosaria and Caribbean jerked chicken soda) in the school." Macera at 454-2171 ext. 156. with rice, baked potato and salad But new choices on the menu du jour on the side. These are are not enough to change attitudes School Choice begins just some of the items that will about school lunches. "We've be appearing on cafeteria menus brought in new paper goods Starting this week, parents throughout the Christina District and plasticware,'' Williams said. or guardians of school age in the corning months. "Paul Harman of Penn Jersey children may apply under Paul Schuele, a chef and part­ Paper Co. brought us hundreds of School Choice to enroll their time coordinator for the district's samples so we could select and child in any public school kitchens, described the new change our packaging." within Delaware for the approach as "a fusion of what At Christiana High School, 2006-07 year. In most cases, works." Eighteen-year district Harmon also showed off his com­ the school district does not employee and now food opera­ pany's napkin holders that hold provide bus transportation. tions manager, Mary Ann Sarni, 875 napkins and dispense one at Students attending a Choice calls it "restaurant quality with a time resulting in 30 percent sav­ school in Wilmington, how­ fast-food service." ings in costs. "Kids used to take ever, are able to use the dis­ Marc Anthony Williams, handfuls and leave them all over trict's Bus Transfer System. Christina's nutrition supervi­ the tables when they were done,'' Choice applications sor, has made it a priority to Harmon said. are available in all pub- bring food popular in any food A food prepper in Christiana's lic schools, as well as court to school cafeterias. "We kitchen seconded the approval. Christina's Education think we're on the right track," "They take one-two-three [nap­ Options Office. Applications Williams said, "because more kins] and go on their way," she must be submitted by mail kids are eating the school lunch All the cafeteria and kitchen workers wear new lavender uniforms said. "Once we get used to all the or in person to Charles R. - the 'free and reduced' lunch and white chef attire, but accessories remain unique. changes, I think things will be Drew Educational Support program especially." more efficient." Center, Lombard St.· Sarni noted that some kids tell vetted by the district nutrition­ 600 N. Williams sent info home The kitchen workers also her staff "What I get at school ist, Andrea Solge, before Schuele in Wilmington. to families that qualify for the praised the single "plastic" cups is the only food I eat" in a day. and Williams start serving them. reduced prices, telling them about that replaced doubled-up paper "And kids that used to get lunch "The district used to just 'eyeball' Student of the Week the menu changes. "We've made cups in a food warmer. And at the snack bars, are now buying the nutrition counts," Solge said. an effort to really get more kids to The staff at Christiana meals," she said. "Nothing is fried and we only use participate," he said. High School selected junior All the menus are reviewed and low-fat products." See LUNCH, 5 ~ Jasmine Justice. right "Jasmine is well-respected by all students and faculty,'' said Martin Tuohy, hospital­ ity teacher. "She always CEOs go to the Pirncipal's office has a pleasant and fun atti­ By MARY E. PETZAK program was introduced in riences. This year, a record 155 tude." 1993 under the umbrella of the business people and government Tuohy said NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Superstars in Education awards officials undertook to lead a Justice also USINESS people around program. Recognizing a need school for a day. demonstrates the state were Principals to foster working relationships "I toured the Brennen School strong critical B for a Day last week. Bobbi between business leaders and and monitored classes for three thinking and Yarrusso, owner of Creative educators, the State Chamber of different age groups," Yarruso communica- Event Designs by Bobbi, went Commerce created this program said. "I also attended a dance tion skills and pays excellent to the principal's office at the to provide CEOs and business that students from the University attention to detail. Brennen School for autistic chil­ leaders an opportunity to spend of Delaware organized for the "Jasmine is a quiet but dren. "The only stipulation I made the day in a Delaware school car­ Brennen students. The children dedicated young woman who was that I get a school in the Pike rying out the daily responsibili­ really liked that." is working hard to improve Creek area near to my business," ties of a principal. This piqued a Yarruso said Brennen's staff herself through education Yarruso said of her assignment. new level of understanding about members are "awesome" people and school experiences," "I'd do it again and go wherever the differences in operating a who deserve medals for their said John C. Gast, chemistry they need me, but these kids were company versus a school. work. "They've put together a teacher. "She brings a strong special and I'd like to come back In 1993, 23 CEOs who had wonderful program to serve these work ethic, a desire to suc­ next year." not stepped into a classroom for special children," she said, "while ceed, and a quiet consistency The Principal for a Day a number of years visited schools still allowing room for individual to the classroom." and had some eye-opening expe- abilities to develop." Bobbi Yarrusso .., I ' ·;~ ! .- www.ncbl.com/post/ NoVEMBER 4, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 5 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN OUR SCHOOLS A smorgasbord of career options By MARY E. PETZAK A few students plopped down A student who called back, prom was a typical charm school didn't take the course. "He only ...... already looking weary. Some had · "My name is Heather," as she student. "He learned respect goes uses what he learned when they NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER no clue how to interview people left the table chattered about her further with girls than looks," she go out," she said, "but that's a lot IGHTH-GRADE students to get information, perhaps more school project on the last mem­ said with a' smile. "And I had a better than he was.'' at Meredith Middle School used to having data thrust upon ber of the Yahi Indian tribe in new mayor who needed to learn The three-hour Career Cafe is E some social graces and how to an annual event at Meredith, this in Middletown were up them. One boy, who asked about California. "We watched a movie early on a Friday morning to "barriers" to someone interested about him, and now I have to meet people in his position.'' year attracting more than 20 pro­ interview job prospects. The teens in a career as a radio DJ, looked write a story for the school news­ Perhaps the unhappiest stu: fessionals for sit-down meetings spent an hour talking with adults around the room as the speaker paper," she explained, "with pic­ dent was a husband whose wife with the middle-schoolers. who work in a field the students answered him. A friend seated tures." threatened to divorce him if he might enter someday. next to him fidgeted and chewed Heather was interested in Career categories included on his fingers before finally ask­ everything, examining stories in business/finance, education/ ing, "How many figures is that?" copies of local newspapers and counseling, fashion, food/hos­ when a salary amount was men­ asking many questions. "Cool," pitality, law enforcement, legal, tioned. she said when a writer described military, engineering/ architec­ Other students were· very interviewing someone pictured in ture, science/math, and athletics businesslike, asking their ques­ the paper. and trades. tions and carefully writing down One of the more unusual Job areas with substantial answers. More than one student careers represented was the owner interest, such as communications, commented they were interested of a charm school in Aberdeen, visual arts and performing arts, in writing as a career, but hated Md. "Ages 2 to 21 usually take needed two tables of working their "boring" language arts·class. my course but I get adults, too," professionals. The growing field Interestingly, two of these stu­ she said, "People think charm is of health care practitioners took dents said they liked social stud­ obsolete, but it's not." up three tables. ies. A young man prepping for his Smiles are part of uniform ..... LUNCH , from 4 waste movements.'' procedures and new traffic flow . Williams . and Schuele met "There was resistance at the resistance when the changes start," she admitted. "But, now, Williams ordered Penn Jersey's started coming. "The work­ the teachers and staff are coming "sporks" to replace the spoon and ers complained they would get to eat in the cafeteria and that's fork sealed in protective packag­ behind while I took them into the best advertisement of all for ing to further reduce waste and the cafeteria to explain some school lunches." costs. changes," Schuele said. "It took Williams said the best part Penn Jersey also provided 10 minutes for me to explain the is that his cafeteria workers are pizza warmers and pretzel warm­ new procedures and they finished "smiling" at the students. "One ers "on-spec" for the district to their work five minutes early. We student complained that the staff try before they buy. "We also saved 15 minutes right there." was unfriendly," he said. "I told brought in wall-hanging hand Sami said the staff in the caf­ them I'd put everyone on notice sanitizers and wet-task cleaning eterias are "coming around" to if I heard that complaint again.'' units for more savings," Harmon new menus, new uniforms, new explained. " Schuele was brought onto Williams' team when the two men struck up a conversa­ PUBLIC NOTICE tion at Harry's Seafood Grill We are accepting in your neighborhood for the ... where Schuele is a sous chef. "Paul works with us two-and­ F.H.A. TITLE ONE PROGRAM a-half days a week," Williams Homeowners may qualify immediately for up to: explained. "He's trained the staff in new production techniques and Call me today to see how much ways to move kids through the $25,000.00 you could save with Allstate's lines faster.': to repair & remodel your home! 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POST COLUMNIST Our OF rnE Amc Decision at a bridge

By ALFRED GRUBER

NEWARK POST COLUMNIST As told to Alfred A. Gruber. ... In a voice I never y name is Charles Sparacino. I heard'' before, I gave the com­ M grew up in a small West Virginia mining town keeping my peace as mand, 'Follow me'." best I could. As a kid, my father urged me strongly to apply myself in school and stay the hell out of the mines. And so in 1940 I graduated from the univ~rsity with _a degree in chemical engi­ neenng and shmy new second lieutenant As platoon commander I could order bars courtesy of ROTC. Pop was so proud. Sgt. Chazzy to take a detail of men with It wasn't long before I was in advanced equipr_nent and go out on that bridge, cut combat engineer training. In what seemed the wrres and drop the explosive charges to the ~ver below. All those veteran's eyes like no time I was in France as a replace­ This ~eek, "Out of the Attic" con!in~es a mont~s-long series of photographs bored mto me. What would this man do? I men~ officer in a decimated company. The taken m the early 1950s of all bu1ldmgs on Mam Street in the downtown area survivors had been mugged tangling with told them to get the gear together and made This treasure trove of nostalgia in borrowed from archives in the City of Newark Rommel's Afrika Korps at El Alamein. the most momentous decision of my young municipal building. Few details were discovered with the color slides but they Now, I was the new know-nothing platoon life. Was I a coward? You never know were believed to have been taken by Leo Laskaris In 1954. The building shown commander. until a war brings you to this leap. I had In this photograph housed Betty's Flowers and Gifts in the unit block of East Mostly we were held plenty of reason to hide behind those lieu­ Main Street. No further information is available. Readers with details about the in reserve or did donkey tenant bars. Could I muster the courage? buildings In this series are asked to the newspaper staff. Readers who have a work like road repair In a voice I never heard before, I gave ldstarlc photo and would like to share It with other readers are Invited to loan and runway construc­ the command, "Follow me." !!!'.! pllatos for reprinting in this space. Special care will be taken. For infor­ tion. Aside from that Up to that time, the Germans were not n-on, call the Newark Post, weekdays, 8:30a.m. to 5 p.m., at 737..0724. stuff we were armed as shelling the bridge as they apparently were light infantry with mor­ looking for the wires that should be on tars and machine guns. their side. Once they saw us crawling out Our time would onto the _span, artillery started corning in. come. . Every parr of eyes, every gun from rifle to PAGES FROM THE pAST Armor, artillery and howitzer on the American side was watch­ infantry are usually ing. If a German so much as lit a cigarette spaced out as they go he was snuffed. The bridge shelling let News as it appeared in the Newark Post through the years about their business, but Gruber up, but next we also had to locate the was held in the office of this day all were jammed ~ti-personnel mines. the enemy placed to • Nov. 6, 1930 the Newark School last instructional staff. up together around a large wrecked, French discourage removal of the main explosive Wednesday evening. town. Reason? A river about as wide as charges. _One misstep could spell the e~d. In addition to a study of I can throw a baseball was holding us up. Pull a wrre, step on a board and a hidden Address given to the budget for the remain­ • Nov. 5, 1980 The retreating Germans had crossed to the grenade would explode. group of students der of the school year and Every detail of that hour is burned in other side blowing up all the bridges save Alfred Voysey, produc­ other problems dealing my mind and_ still ~tings like acid. Every Train station one. It isn't surprising that in the turmoil tion manager of the South with the operation and of battle someone forgot to blow that knot and sphnter m the wood planking maintenance of the school renovation endorsed I crawled over, every gouge in the steel Philadelphia works of the bridge, but people do get killed. Westinghouse Electric the board turned their ' Revitalization of the Suddenly I heard my name called to s~ctur~ beside me, every rivet, every attention to the problem Northeast Rail Corridor ncochetmg bullet whining off into the and Manufacturing battalion headquarters. Oh, the luck of the Company, addressed the of increased enrollment, should include improve­ draw. Sparacino's platoon was assigned distance and each shell; I can conjure up which points to the need ment to the Newark Train still. We only whispered to each other University of Delaware to remove the unexploded mines left for Chapter, student branch of for more members on the Station and fencing to pro­ ~s if silence would somehow protect us certain, by the Germans to destroy 'that the American Society of tect those with homes that structure. You could make book on that. m all that clamor. Behind me someone abut the corridor. screamed. None of it distracted me as I Mechanical Engineers, last Conveying the army across rivers is part Friday evening. Improvements were of what we engineers do - whether on saw the frrst charge and looked around, but that damned helmet kept falling over He spoke on the advan­ requested for parking old bridges, new bridges, assault boats tages of the Westinghouse facilities and work to or barge~. Any engineer knows bridge my eyes. Damned helmet. No grenade there. I cut the wires connected to the apprentice course to upgrade the appearance of weak po~nts where explosives are placed technical graduates. He the facility. for ~axrmum effect. The sole question fuse and the wires holding the TNT to the steel and watched it fall to the water below explained that the course Parking is seen as remamed: Were the Germans waiting to was planned to give the blow the explosives when our tanks crossed and moved on. We found and removed extremely inadequate and seven more charges. All that was left was young engineer an oppor­ severely restricts ridership. the middle? . Our assignment - remove the tunity to find himself and explosives. to appraise the capacity remaining in the Fencing is needed to structure. What sized tanks could it sup­ to give the company an "Pages From The Past" opportunity to determine due the fact that many port? We were breathing easier as air sup­ is compiled from early homes back up to the • Reti~ed after 32 years with Dupont, his worth as an engineer. editions of the Newark the wrzter also was a Christmas tree port arrived, keeping the Germans deeper Northeast Corridor right­ under cover. We crawled back to safety Post and its forerunners farmer .f_or 25 years. He is a member of by staffers. Efforts are away. the Scrzbblers group at Newark Senior and more donkey work. School board meets mode to retain original Center and has lived in Newark for four The rookie had done it. He crossed the The regular meeting of headlines and style. decades. bridge to courage. the Board of Education See PAGES, 7 .... www.ncbl.com/post/ NoVEMBER 4, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 7 NEWARK PosT ·:· COMMENTARY Student tells what's wrong with zero tolerance . To: The editor ings. Apparently, the meariing city and university emergency will not be treated as criminals of excessive noise is open to response teams, students will be and second-class citizens. By and From: Joseph D' Agostino, junior interpretation. As evidenced by put in- even greater danger. This large, we are a remarkable group at the University of noise violation arrests made on is not an acceptable result. of young people, contributing Delaware West Delaware Avenue, all stu­ TheNewarkPoliceDepartment positively to the city of Newark dents should be wary of listening is correct in its efforts to curb vio­ and the university as a whole. F Friday night was any to music in the comfort of their lence and assaults. As students, We represent the most academi­ I indication, sociaJ life at the own room. we should appreciate Newark's cally talented and diverse student University of Delaware has When the police force stops actions to be proactive in deal­ body admitted to the University been irrevocably changed. by, p!lfty hosts are not exactly ing with this issue. However, of Delaware in its 262 years of In an effort to curb local hate given a slap on the wrist. For being subjected to the perfect the current approach to tackling existence. The student popula­ and assault crimes, the Newark those not aware, noise violations storm of party policing. crime will prove to be ineffective tion provides a tremendous cash Police has teamed up ·with UD in the city of Newark are a crimi­ These scare tactics will not be and harmful to students. flow to local businesses, as well Public Safety to enforce zero tol­ nal act. Students are arrested, fin­ effective in stopping the spree of Working closely with .the uni­ as countless hours of community erance for any party or noise gerprinted, and given a court date. violent assaults and hate crimes versity, Newark must identify and service. complaint. Police officers will This presents quite a dilemma for at our school. Violent acts are target areas of crime, allocat­ For such significant con­ now take action on any loud party a university who aims for high occurring late at night in the dark­ ing officers to patrol the areas. tributions, we are not asking or noise violations they observe, student job placement. Imagine ened streets of Newark - not The Newark Police Department much. There is a middle ground. even if a complaint has not been the absurdity of losing a job offer at crowded or noisy parties. In must not adapt into a professional University of Delaware students made. for playing your computer speak­ many cases, students are the vic­ party patrol. It is simply a waste deserve better. Three parties I attended this ers loudly one time at UD. tims of crime, not the cause. We of resources to encourage highly weekend were given noise viola­ Luckily, Newark courts will should be able to count on police trained police officers to mark D'Agostino is the City Relations tions. This includes an incident not immediately stain your per­ officers for protecting our safety. up students' criminal records Chairperson of the l)elaware at 69 W. Delaware Ave., where manent record. Most students are Instead, we are fearful of being with noise violations. This is not Undergraduate Student three noise violations were given given Probation Before Judgment. arrested·. fighting crime. Congress. for computer speakers playing In exchange for a hefty fine imd a The University of Delaware Additionally, Newark must music inside the house b"efore a guilty plea, Newark will put a and the city of Newark must real­ reexamine the severity of its judi­ 'Set an example' scheduled Halloween party. In student on one-year probation. ize that partying is an element of cial system. We have no choice another incident, four roommates If no infractions occur within college life nationwide. Ending but to believe it is fundamen- . living in Main Street Court apart­ that year, the criminal act can parties and noise is not a feasible tally flawed and unfair towards To: The editor ments were given four separate be expunged from the student's solution. If current policing trends students. Punishing alcohol and noise violations for hosting a cos­ record for an additional fee. continue, students will move far­ noise violations with excessive From: Robert Foraker tume party. Though all incidents The fines do not end there. ther and farther off campus for fines and criminal arrests is unde­ are resolved in court, a typical For instance, take the common social functions. House parties niably targeted at student resi­ The City of Newark has now fine for a single noise violation example of a student arrested for will be held inconspicuously, in dents of Newark. topped last years record for DUis. is around $200 to $300. Do the underage consumption by the city unfinished basements and with The city of Newark has used The city should have a non-alco­ math: Does this punishment fit of Newark. After being processed covered windows. Fraternities acts of violent assault as a means hol policy for all city events. This the alleged crime? In my three through the Newark criminal sys­ and sororities will hold social to fight parties. As students, we also applies to the Mayor's Taste years at this school, I have never tem, the student will then be events at nightclubs and bars. By now must respond to this contro­ of Newark. Set an example for seen such rash and irresponsible dealt with by University Judicial forcing students away from our versial move with one voice. We our kids. policing. Affairs. If the student is found It is now evident that the guilty, UD will tack on required Newark Police, with full s~pport fines and varying degrees of aca­ from UD administration, will uti­ demic suspension. lize noise violations early and -Via the policy of Zero often to suppress social gather- Tolerance, students are now 2000: Program to end to the Back-to-Back foreign ~PAGES, from 6 exchange program for the 2000- 2001 school year. Mortgage money low The program is designed to educate fifth and sixth graders Then this Expo is for ·-you. Lending institutions partici­ about French language and cul­ pating in New· Castle County's ture and usually culminates in a Hosted by Delaware Health and Social Services/Division of Services for Aging mortgage revenues bond program and Adults with Physical Disabilities (OSAAPD) in partnership with Christiana Care three-week trip to France. Health System, Bayhealth Medical Center. and AARP belaw.are. have stopped taking applications But, in February, parent for mortgages, county executives Tammy Sedat who had run the You're invited to join other caregivers for a full day ot learning, sharing said recently. T.w~"NCh'"-~ and support. program for five years, told the er~~ Fl;';>tur"" iud.ud"': It also means the program is district she was unable to do this ·Educational seminars ·Product demonstrations way ahead of schedule. One of year due to a hectic schedule. •Roundtable discussions ·Cooking demos the provisions of the program ·Health screenings ·spa treatments when the money became avail­ Halloween parade a success · This is a free eveht that ihcludes lunch, Mr d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert. able was that all of the money Reservations are Free on-site Adult Respite Care - Call 302.995.8448 had to be committed within nine Children of all shapes, sizes required for: Free off·site Child Care Respite - Call 800.537.5557 Partners months. . and disguises crept up and down Bus Transportation from New Castle and Sussex Counties - The county sold about $125 Main Street Sunday afternoon Call 302.255.9375 million in bonds earlier this year for Newark's annual Halloween Caregiver of the Year Aw-.trd& will he presented too! to provide $105 million in mort­ parade and trick-or-treating November 7th, ZOOS! 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm IRegistration Opens at 12:00 Noon gage money, which was distrib­ extravaganza. Princesses, cats Sheraton Dover Hotel, Dove.r, Delaware uted to 21 institutions. Disney characters and cowboys .1\eyrmtc •p~akus indude·; were among the most recurring or. Nancy Snyderman , sights in a crowded downtown Vke Pres1dent Consumer Educotloo, Johnson & Johnnon • Nov. 3, 2000 Newark. Previously Medical Correspendent lor A!lC News Larry Mendhl The traditional Halloween CBS 3 News, Evet11tlll News AnchOr

event stirred up heavy congestion V.:.Ju ·nn1"'t :afl},Td. i.o mi~~ . ou~. nn 1his uppo-rtunit.y! For more Information visit www.dsaap,tco:m Program to skip year in the Newark Shopping Center Due to a lack of paternal parking lot, the nearest lot for leadership, 17 Christina School parade participants to park their Interested in exhihitlnq? Call: 215.968.4593 District students said Bon Voyage cars. PAGE 8 • NEwARK PosT • NoVEMBER 4, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

REUGION • PEoPLE • DIVERSIONS • 0UILOOK Chimes rings in Delaware Keep candy By KAYTIE DOWLING Newark's largest employers. consumption However, because the company's NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER headquarters are listed outside of the state, Delaware statistics do under control HE Chimes organiza­ not show the group. Ttion is a quiet neighbor. M()fe than 60 business­ By KATIE DALY Many Newarkers don't es in Delaware contract with even know the group is there. Chimes. Companies in the SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST Tucked away off of Interchange Newark community include: Pyramid Education Consultants; S we enter November Boulevard, the group is easily overlooked, except by the peo­ Aramark at Rodney Dining Hall; Amany houses are Benningan's; Christiana School already filled with signs ple whose lives are impacted by Chimes every day. District, Kirk Middle School and of autumn. Fallen leaves are Glasgow High School; the City brought in on the bottoms of It's a state-sponsored organi­ zation that works as an employ­ of Newark; MBNA America shoe, pumpkin and cornucopia Bank, N.A.; Shop-Rite; Staples; decorations are brought home ment agency of sorts. It hires and provides contracts to handi­ the University of Delaware; W.L. from school and the aroma of Gore marketing, glide floss and apple cider and warm, spiced capped adults. The group was founded in fabrics divisions; and Wawa. candles filter throughout all The group's statistics are a the rooms. Along with all of 1947 in Baltimore by concerned parents. It thrived as a school far cry from where it started a these welcome signs of fall decade ago. In the mid-90s, it there may be another not so in Maryland. In fact, it made such an impact that the state of served 65 adult workers and had welcome addition - Halloween a staff of 85 with four group candy. Delaware asked the group to set 'Outlook' With all is a weekly of the reports feature flooding prepared newspapers by the New and televi­ Castle sion about County the recent Cooperative research into Extension childhood Service obesity, you have no doubt learned about the obesity epidemic our nation faces. You try to be a responsible parent, buying more nutritious foods at the grocery store, packing healthy lunches for school days and limiting the amount of junk food your family consumes. You are doing well when sud­ denly you are hit with the PHO.TO BY RAY RICHARDSON overload of Halloween candy. Terr~ Perl, chairman of Chimes International, thanked Terri L. Kelly, Pillow cases and pumpkin president of W.L. Gore, for her company's continued involvement buckets are full of the sweets, with Chimes. just screaming to be eaten. It can be overwhelming paycheck." hand-eye coordination. A handful to have all this candy in your When a Chimes employee of buttons and crayons encourage Chimes helps moderately handicapped individuals find jobs through­ works on a contract with Pyramid creativity. The bag holds more house. Here are a few tips for out Delaware. how to cope with the abun­ Education Consultants, the cir­ toys like a finger trap and educa­ dance and curb the temptation cle is complete. Some of these tional items like flash cards. The up shop across the border. So, homes. workers have had a life-long bags are then used by adults at the to all family members: "It's amazing how we've • Keep the candy out of that's exactly what Chimes did. relationship with Pyramid. For company's workshop to role play, By 1994, the group had estab­ grown over the years," said Jim many, their families and their which helps them understand sight. Leaving it out in the Kristof, marketing director for open will only make you want lished its presence in Newark, teachers have trained with the how an autistic student learns where it would serve the state. Chimes. Newark-based company. Pyramid and communicates. · to eat it more. The group has even outgrown • Regulate how much candy Now, 11 years later, the group offers communication education Desmond said that contracting provides more than just employ­ its mid-Atlantic boundaries. for children and families with with Chimes makes sense. "It's your family is eating. Have There are now Chimes chapters your family fill up on nutri­ ment. It offers educational oppor­ autism. nice because a lot of people from tunities, housing, substance abuse stretching from Virginia to New "The workers help us put Chimes are autistic, which is who tious snacks like fruits and Jersey, and across the ocean to vegetables and eat candy as a support and psychiatric clinics. together goodie bags for our we focus on," she said. As an employer, Chimes has con­ Israel. two-day workshop," explained She praised the organization once-in-a-while treat. After all, Kristof explained, • Store candy in the freezer. tracts with nearly 60 companies Kristen Desmond, from Pyramid. and its employees, saying that across the state. It serves 260 the theme is universal. "They Each bag brims with toys and tips the goodie bags come in on time Don't worry that you have to have the right to their fullest eat it all right away so it won't adult workers and a staff of 350, on how to stimulate an autistic and the job is always well done. while running 55 group homes. potential," he said. "They have child. A Koosh ball encourages On top of that, she praised the See OUTLOOK, 9 ~ Unofficially, Chimes is one of the right to employment and a tactical senses, while building concept. www.ncbl.com/post/ NoVEMBER 4, 2005 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 9 NEWARK Posr ·:· LIFESTYLE 'Fiiiigaro, Figaro, Figaro, Figa_ro' ~ . AIR warning, dear reader: is the quintessential comic opera, or heard the aria in concert or on· singing and comedic acting. It FDon't go to see the Opera Gioacchino Rossini's "11 Barbiere the air. The delightful successive will be the first time to see these Company of Philadelphia's di Siviglia." repetition of the barber's name three all together in this opera next production, which opens this The first aria in Act I, "Largo first on a high note, then lower and that will be quite a treat. weekend at the Academy ofMusic, al factotum," sets the tone for all note, "Fiiiigaro, Figaro, Figaro, N 9 stranger to local audiences unless you really like to laugh. If that is to follow. This aria is loved Figaro" never fails to stop the is the basso buffo Kevin Glavin. your idea of opera is death or by people who "hate opera" and action on stage while the baritone THE His last performance was in the unrequited love, you won't like attempted by just about every enjoys all the applause and usu­ title role of another comedy, Robert Driver's next offering. It male who has attended the opera ally some "Bravos!" And that's "Don Pasquale" with his opera only the beginning of the fun. company in 2004. His extraordi­ There are disguises into which nary talents will be right at home Rossini casts the romantic lead of AR.rs By PHIL 11JMAII in his role of Dr. Bartolo. the opera, Count Almavia. First In the rqle of the foppish, ava­ there is the drunken soldier (that ricious music teacher Don Basilio scene ends with a police raid), we have bass Tigran Martirossian then there is the erstwhile music who appeared with OCP in teacher, an_d the comedy builds to "Aida" last season. The long­ a great climax with much more Rosina, will be sung by mezzo­ suffering q1aid Berta is Carolyn fun along the way, including the soprano Laura Polverelli who Betty who also appeared in last scene where Figaro shaves a cli­ is also making her OCP debut. season's "Aida." ent! She earned kudos for this role "II Barbiere di Siviglia" The music is Rossini at his in performances with La Fenice begins on Nov. 5 and continues comic best. At the OCP you don't and Madrid's Teatro Real. Her on Nov. 9,11,13,18 and 20. All miss a thing. You can enjoy the work in the title role of "La performances are at the Academy music and you don't have to Cenerentola" and Zerlina in "Don of Music on Wednesday at 7:30 know Italian because the transla­ Giovanni" with the Seattle Opera p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 tion is shown in real time super­ Company are two of her most p.m., and Sunday at 2:30p.m. The titles projected over the prosce­ recent efforts. . Academy of Music Broad and nium of the Academy of Music. In the role he has performed Locust Streets in Philadelphia, All these things work together with the Metropolitan Opera, is about a one hour drive from to make this a great opera to La Fenice and the Vienna State Newark via 1-95 and 1-76. Parking introduce the younger members Opera, tenor Antonio Siragusa lots are plentiful in the area. For of your family into the wonderful makes his Philadelphia debut as more information, you may call world of opera. Count Alma viva. The critics from 215-732-8400 ·or visit the OCP General Director Robert all three venues showered the web site at operaphilly.com. Driver has assembled a fine, tenor with superlatives for his seasoned cast to carry on the operatic high jinx for the run; which opens this Saturday, Nov. 5 and continues through Nov. 20. Figaro will be sung by Roberto Keep Halloween candy out of sight de Candia who is making his goal for your family. company debut. He has sung this ~ OUTLOOK, from 8 role at La Scala in Milan with the You can make it through the same conductor who will lead Halloween haul of candy with go bad. Freezing candy it a great your waist size still intact. It the OCP orchestra for this series, way to make it last. In addition, Maestro Corrado Rovaris. The takes a little extra will power, it takes longer to eat a frozen but it will pay off in the end. baritone joined the Metropolitan candy bar so you'll end up eat­ Opera Company last season to Think of this as your warm up; ing less. after all, Thanksgiving and the sing the role of Ragueneau in • Most importantly, don't "Cyrano de Bergera." winter holidays are right around forget to get exercise everyday, the corner. The female love interest, and make healthy eating habits a

Maestro Corrado Rovaris will conduct six performances of Rossini's "II Barbiere di Siviglia" beginning this weekend and running through Nov. 20 at Philadelphia's historic Academy of Music. THE DUPONT THEATRE Formerly The Playhouse Theatre Solution to The Post Stumper on Page 11. 302-656-4401 Call for Tickets or order online at www.academyofthedance.com Orch/ Mezz $37.50 Balcony $31.50 Dec 16 17&18 FRI 8:00PM SAT/SUN 2:00 & 5:30PM Presented by Academy of the Dance

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EXIllBIT 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs till July • SUNDAY, NOV. 6 FRIDAY 31, 2006. "Centuries of Progress: American World's Fairs, 1853-1982." $5 adults, $2 FOOD DEMONSTRATION 12:30 p.m. Frank Perko will create children 6-14, free under 6. Hagley Museum GowEN Vietnamese food. $14 adults, $6 ages 16-20,$2 6-15, free under 6. and Library, Route 141, Wilmington. Info., Special E:vents Pavilion, Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Kennett Square. 658-2400. Info., 610-388-1000 or longwoodgardens.org. HAWK COUNT 1 -3 p.m. Runs till Nov. 18. THEATRE 2 and 7:30p.m. "The Play's the Thing" performed by the Watch as hawks travel between their breeding DRAGON Professional Theatre Training Program. Hartshorn Theatre, Academy 4 grounds and their winter residences. White Stars of the Chinese Street and E. Park Place. Info., 831-2204. Cl~y Creek State Park, 425 Wedgewood Rd., Golden Dragon Acrobats PERFORMANCE 3 p.m. "Cats." Bob Carpenter Center, David M. Newark. Info., 398-6900. present three perfor­ Nelson Athletic Complex, S. College Avenue. Info., 831-4367. ART EXIllBIT 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. mances at Longwood FILM 7:30p.m. "Born Into Brothels" will be shown. Trabant . Saturday. 12-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Runs till Nov. 19. Gardens on Saturday, University Center Theatre, Main Street and S. College Avenue. Info., Artwork from Steven P. Koelsch and his clay monoprints. The Newark November 5. Admission 831-2361. Arts Alliance, 100 Elkton Rd. Info., 266-7266. is included in the regular MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION 12:30 and 3 p.m. Falun ART GALLERY 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 11 Gardens admission of $14 Gong will perform. $14 adults, $6 ages 16-20, $2 6-15, free under 6. a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday. 1 -4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Runs till for adults, $6 for ages 16- Main Fountain Garden, Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Kennett Square. Dec. 9. "Abstract and All That" featuring works from various artists. 20, $2 ages 6-15 and free Info., 610-388-1000 or longwoodgardens.org. Mechanical Hall Galleries, Newark. Info., 831-8037. under age 6. For informa­ CONTRA DANCE 1:30 - 2 p.m. lessons. 2 -5 p.m. dance. With ART GALLERY 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. tion call 610-388-1000. Slate Mountain Ramblers. $8. Arden Gild Hall, 2406 Granby Rd., 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday. 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Runs Wilmington. 478-7257. till Dec. 7. "Quilt Voices" featuring quilts from 25 different quilters. Loudis Recital Hall, Amy E. du Pont Music Building, Amstel Avenue Mechanical Hall Galleries, Newark. Info., 831-8037. and Orchard Road. Info., 831-2577. • MONDAY, NOV. 7 LIVE MUSIC 7 - 10 p.m. John Reda will perform. No cover charge. LATE FALL BIRDING 8 a.m. Free. Meeting House, White Clay Home Grown Cafe, 126 E. Main St. Info., 266-6993 or homegrown­ Creek State Preserve, Landenberg, Pa. Info., 610-274-2471. COMEDY 8:30 p.m. Eddie Ifft will perform as part of the cafe.com. HOLIDAY FLING 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Shop for your fall and winter hol­ Coffeehouse Comedy Series. The Scrounge, Perkins Student Center, CONCERT 8 p.m. Jim Malcom, lead singer of Old Blind Dogs, will iday gift items with various vendors. Christiana Presbyterian Church, Academy Street, Newark. Info., scpab.com. perfrom. $17. 4W5 Cafe, 4 W. 5th St., Wilmington. Info., 798-4811 or 15 N. Old Baltimore Pike, Christiana. Info., 737-0212. • ASTRONOMY PRESENTATION 8 p.m. "A Tour of the Solar greenwillow.org. FLOWER DEMONSTRATION 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Also on Nov. 6. System" presented by Scott Jackson. $2 for adults. $1 students. Mt. Japanese Flower Arranging Demonstration. $14 adults, $6 ages 16-20, Cuba Astronomical Observatory, 1810 Hillside-Mill Rd., Greenville. • SATURDAY, NOV. 5 $2 6-15, free under 6. Exhibition Hall, Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Info., 654-6407 . Kennett Square. Info., 610-388-1000 or longwoodgardens.org. CRAFT SERIES 6:30 p.m. Runs once a month through March. LIVE MUSIC 7 - 10 p.m. Bill Belcher will perform. No cover charge. PERFORMANCE 12:30, 3:30, 7:30p.m. The Golden Dragon Chinese This ·month create holiday cards and gift tags. Registration Required. Home Grown Cafe, 126 E. Main St. Info., 266-6993 or homegrown­ Acrobats will perform. $14 adults, $6 ages 16-20,$2 6-15, free under $25 per session. White Clay Creek State Park, 425 Wedgewood Rd. , cafe.com. 6. Special Events Pavilion, Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Kennett Newark. Info. , 398-6900. HARVEST MARKET 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Runs Saturdays and Square. Info., 610-388-1000 or longwoodgardens.org. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE 8 p.m. Violinist Joan Kwuon will Sundays till Nov. 6. Regional artisans will showcase their crafts. $8 DELAWARE BOOK FAIR AND AUTHORS DAY 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. appear with Orchestra Verdi Europa. $40-47. The Grand Opera House, for adults. $5 for seniors, students and children 6-12. Free to children Event to showcase Delaware writers and Delaware books. Books avail­ 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Info., 652-5577 or grandoperahouse. under 6 and Conservancy members. Brandywine River Museum, Route able for purchase. Free. Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village, org. 1, Chadds Ford. Info., 610-388-2700 or brandywinemuseum.org. Dover. Info., 744-5077. FLOWER SHOW 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Also on Nov. 6. Ikebana and INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Open • TUESDAY, NOV. 8 Bonsai Flower Show. $14 adults, $6 ages 16-20, $2 6-15, free under 6. house and fun activities for the whole family. All welcome. Wilmington Exhibition Hall, Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Kennett Square. Info., Montessori School, 1400 Harvey Rd. Info., 594-2708. LIVE MUSIC 7 - 10 p.m. Bill Belcher will perform. No cover charge. 610-388-1000 or longwoodgardens.org. THE GREAT PUMPKIN RUN 3 p.m. 3k Run/Walk at 3:30p.m. Home Grown Cafe, 126 E. 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Not that NO INTEREST UNTIL 2008! l·SOO-CBJOETV ForWord program in action in a this wasn't true before, but more computer lab that warme~ my so than during previous visits heart - it was full of Macmtosh as a parent, it was a compelling eMac computers. {225-6388) impression as I watc~ed class Fast ForWord is an innovative, changes, visited lunch, mteracted LOWEST PRICES computer-based system imple­ with teachers and other staffers, mented in the Christina School met administrators and saw what AND SERVICE District last year. A recent study was happening in a dozen class­ of results has concluded that stu­ rooms. Halls were empty during dents using the Fast ForWord 348 Churchman's Road (Rt.58) 302-322-7600 classes and orderly when classes Monday-Friday 1OAM-8PM New Castle, DE 19720 products improved significantly Saturday 1OAM-4PM changed. It's clear to me that Web Site: cbjoetv.com in reading and math. Results LOW PRICE GUARANTEE education is serious business at were determined after school per­ Shue-Medill. sonnel tested the students' reading skills at the beginning and end of the study. Student performance During my••• term as Principal was evaluated using the Delaware For A Day, I was able to witness a State Testing Pprogram_ presentation by an outside speaker The software products focus from Atlanta, Ga. He prostelitzed on reading skills and include but not about Christianity. exercises designed to build skills Milton Creagh Jr. addressed a critical for learning, such as audi­ cafeteria full of middle-school­ tory processing, memory, atten­ ers, who sat riveted to their seats tion, and language comprehen­ for 40 minutes. sion. Students use the software Who wouldn't? for a specific time period each Creagh is a giant of a man in day, five days a week, for four to the true sense of the word- he's 12 weeks. 6'7" tall, weighs 300 pounds, and I also saw several examples of wears a size 17 sneaker. Shue's Integrated Math program Creagh spoke the middle­ in which about 40 percent of schoolers' language. By talk's class time is devoted to hands-on end he had made his points that lessons and exercises in a com­ each student, no matter their sta­ puter lab. Lik~ FastF~)fWord, it tion in life or socio-economic customizes the mstructwn to each status, must make wise deci­ student's needs and progress. The sions regarding alcohol and drug math lab didn't include Macs but use, smoking cigarettes, taking it was still impressive. action to prevent dangerous con­ I got a shocking r~ality che_ck sequences even when it's uncom­ Jon Yeargan, M.D. Robin Simpson, D.O. when I sat in on a music apprecia­ fortable or not socially acceptable tion class taught by an impressive to peers, and reporting sexual Comprehensive medical care for newborns, children and adults: young teacher, Lloyd Walton. He abuse. instructed the middle schoolers • Primary medical care • Well baby care Creagh skillfully had nearly about vinyl records and eight­ every student in the room stand­ • Immunizations • Geriatrics track tapes: their inventio~, his­ ing as he concluded his fast­ tory and role in the evolutiOn of • Physical examinations • Treatment of acute and paced remarks. Tho~e s_tanding recorded music. did so because theu hves or • Gynecology & women's health chronic _conditi~n~ I must admit that I felt really that of someone close to them old when he passed around an • Routine follow-up for • Preventive medtcme had been impacted by the stat­ "LP" record (he had to explain ed vices. Virtually no one was chronic illnesses LP stood for "long playing"). The exempt, Creagh affurn~d, f~;.::d=c":! ~~ly l'h• anowpl__. lnduatTy, bu• also l'h• b<.al' ••rv"lc• ancl auppc»rl'. "I am very pleased that John Brennan has agreed The Office of Public Relations is charged with Your BOSS ...... t.orlz•cl cl--l•r will h•lp y-u find jual' ...__ right' worlc.hor._ ~ our t:-11 11 .... ewE ~llabl•, •o•y--.o-ua• BOSS plowa. to take leadership of the Office of Public Relations managing the University's communications efforts, ••-.v ...... ,..y.. , · and to also serve as assistant to the president," which include handling media relations and produc­ Roselle said. "His remarkable partnership of more ing the University's online news site, UDaily, and - -· IWIGW &...... _-...... _...... than 30 years with Mary Hempel easily qualifies :.-:.1r.:.=.:...-=.=~.-::o: the Messenger, a quarterly publication for donor • .. him as the person most knowledgeable about the alumni and friends, recent graduates and parents of --·...... -...... -,. workings of that office. Moreover, I and many current students . ------• 0 •• -_., ...... -···--Tile--...... -~ ...... -­••••ut Atle au:•• Council to consider hiking parking requirements ...... _._..,. STIIAIDHT-•a.AD•__ II'LDWS TIIIP-··-PL_....,., __ .._._..,...... PARKING, from 1 Roy Lopata. "It could conceiv­ considered a 30-space parking $Tt!aL ?•e• • POLY 7'e" STEEL7'"8" ably affect green space, but it waiver for a 15-unit, four-bed­ -__..-y STEEL 7•8" • ·8•0"* - a•e.. • 8-o" -~S'I"EEL 7"0'" • tron • ~ might not." room apartment building on Main POLY a•o.. limit the number of units they The debate began after Street...... --.... ·-.....~.:l ;.,~- .._.._ construct, which would in turn Councilman Jerry Clifton asked General Renl'al ltlill\iddlel'c»wn limit required parking. the commissioners and city staff "To me, that reads as four S 1 01 Summitt Br-idge Rood I§ F#tell1...~- "It's not a crystal clear thing," Middletown, DE 1 9709 sNc:>WPLc:>w to review parking requirements. bedrooms, with four drivers, all ~302) 376-70 .. 0 ...... said the city's Planning Director His request came after facing a of who would like to have park­ ·------series of projects with conten­ ing," he said. "I think that four tious parking plans. 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Snow's TDs make Newark tops Glasgow everybody the game in the first quarter, and returning a short Glasgow punt left until half on a 25-yard Jackets move to all on first down plays. back to the five-yard line. Snider run. McMahan's third kick made "We had some issues at start of then burrowed into the end zone the score 35-0. happy 8-3 with sh uta ut the game," said Glasgow cocah on the first down play. Alex Glasgow had several nice drives Kevin Scannell. "I don't think we Carlton's kick increased the lead in the second half, but was unable By MARTY VALANIA were ready to play. We weren't at to 14-0 at 8:12. to penetrate the Jacket's rugged By JOE BACKER full strength, and we had a couple Just over one minute later, quar­ defense. The fmal 24 minutes NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER of injuries," terback Steve Williams hit Joe were played under a running he said. Whitmarsh with a pass from 43- clock due to the lopsided score. It's doubtful that any of Newark's quick-strike offense After Glasgow fumbled on its yards out for another one-play "Our team still seems to be an the 109,000 people in atten­ proved to be too much for first drive of the night, Newark drive. McMahan's PAT brought unknown," said Newark coach dance at last week's Penn Glasgow to handle in a 35-0 route running back James Snider the lead to 21-0. Butch Simpson. "We need to State-Purdue game were over the Dragons Friday night at scored his first of three touch­ Midway through the second believe in ourselves against any much happier than my son Bob Hoffman Memorial downs on a 31-yard gallop. Jamie quarter, Snider raced 55-yards for opponent, and develop some con­ was when the Nittany Lions Stadium. McMahan's extra point gave the his third and final score of the · fidence, that hopefully, we estab-· scored to take a 20-7 lead. The Yellowjackets scored Jackets a 7-0 lead at 10:52 of the night. Carlton's second PAT split lished a step in the right direction Yes it was a big touch­ three consecutive touchdowns, first quarter. the uprights for a 28-0 edge. tonight," he said. down in a game that kept on their first three possessions of Senior Rich Godwin helped sec­ Newark's Ed Imeokparia Penn State's march back to ond up Newark's second score by wrapped up the scoring with 2:35 See NEWARK, 16 ~ college football prominence in tact. That's what made everybody in the stadium happy. The fact that it Hens' seniors to play last hOme game was BranDon Snow scoring it made my UD tries to rebound son and I against UMass ecstatic. For Snow, the former By MARTY VALANIA All-State per- Valania former at NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER Newark High, it was his first collegiate touchdown. The roller coaster ride of the It was the culmination of University of Delaware football three-plus years of frustra­ team continues Saturday at tion and injury that has Delaware Stadium as tenth turned into a starting role on ranked Massachusetts comes to the Nittany Lions' best team Newark for the last home game in a decade. of the season. Delaware won its first three The former Yellowjacket hulled his way into the end games, lost its next three games, zone from two yards out got a big win over James and immediately jumped up Madison and then promptly lost and down - his joy obvious at Maine. The 6-2 Minutemen to everyone. Snow added may provide the Blue Hen's his second-ever touchdown toughest test of the season. "Their skilled positions are as ~ater in the fourth quarter to put the seal on a 33-15 Penn good as anybody's in the coun­ State victory. try," said Delaware coach K.C. I had the pleasure to Keeler of UMass. "They are a interact with Snow often as very good team that makes good he played on four state title use of their personnel. They can teams at Newark. I kept up run the ball right at you and they to date with his recruitment can throw it down field." and knew that he had the UMass is corning off a tough greatest fullback blocking 34-38 loss to conference rival highlight tape probably in and highly ranked New the history of college foot­ Hampshire last week. ball. BranDon could've "They're corning in here a lit­ gone anywhere - Miami, tle like JMU did," Keeler said. Florida, you name it. He 'They have a very good team but chose Penn State. they still have games with us and For awhile it didn't look Army and Hofstra left. They so good. He redshirted his need to win if they want to get in first year and then played the playoffs." Meanwhile, the Hens aren't See SNOW, 16 ~ thinking about the playoffs as See HENS, 16 ~ PAGE 16. NEWARK POST • NOVEMBER 4, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 NEWARK Posr ·:· SPORTS Newark High soccer team tops Christiana 3·0 Senior Steve Bialorucki S a d i u m the forwards, and that helped our Mike· Pfeifer. with an assist from senior captain scored two goals, and sophomore "Bialorucki and Capodanno were attack," he said. The Jackets had several more Sam Kaler. Mike Capodanno added a goal connecting very well Newark claimed the lead in the good scoring opportunities later The Jackets put the game away and an assist to lead Newark past tonight," said Newark coach Dan 8th minute on Bialorucki's first in the half, but Pfeifer proved about two minutes later on Flight A opponent Christiana 3-0 Spedden. "Our midfielders were goal. He drilled a shot from the equal to the task. Capodanno's goal. He was Tuesday night at Bob Hoffman moving up, and getting the ball to right wing past Christiana keeper The Vikings, meanwhile, only assisted by junior Ryan Me Vey. mustered a few close-in chances "We knew it was important them in the first half, as the Newark off the scoreboard becuse they Despite problems, Hens' future is bright defense and keeper Brian Weir would be in the game all night, so provided solid coverage through­ the second goal was important, it's a special day. I remember my go out on a positive note." out the first forty minutes of but the third goal kind of clinched .... HENS, from 15 last game in Delaware Stadium. At the same time, there is no a c t i o n it for us. So L'm glad we kept up We need to represent them." doubt that Keeler is excited about Early in the second half, Weir the offensive pressure at the end much as they are about finishing Keeler dispelled any notions the future of his team. While the made a great save on a point­ of the game," said Spedden. the season on a positive note. that he would start replacing mounting injuries have not been blank shot in the 57th minute. Newark honored its senior play·­ Keeler sees a two·fold goal of upper classmen with younger good for this season, they have Pfeifer kept Christiana in the e~;s prior to the game. making the seniors' last game at players to get ready for next sea­ forced a lot young players to get game during the early stages of The Jackets finished the regular Delaware Stadium a day to son. a lot more playing time than they the second h~lf, making a season with a ·7 -9 record overall, remember and the continued "We don't play upper class­ otherwise would've. series of fine saves, especially in and 4-3 in Flight A. Christiana progress of the large number of men because they're upper class­ "People ask me how I'm the 62nd minute. now has an 8-7 mark, and 2-4 in freshmen that are getting playing men," said the coach. "But we're doing and I'm doing fine," Newark increased its lead to 2-0 conference. time. not taking them out of the lineup Keeler said. "We've haa more in the 85th minute when "We could wish the next three because they're upper classmen injuries in a half of a season than Bialorucki scored his second goal -By Joe Backer games away, but that's not how either. We're going to play the we did in the previous two sea­ we do things here," Keeler said. best players. I've said it before sons combined. At the same time, "We want to play for the seniors and I'll say it again. I live my I am excited about the young Snow gets well earned scores - send them out as winners and at season through my seniors. This guys we have. I think the future is · the same time the young guys year it hasn't been what we very bright." switched back to fullback - the need to get better. For the seniors hoped. But I want to have them .... SNOW from 15 position he wanted to be in all along. special teams the next year. He It's been a great move in a didn't see the field as a fullback great season for both Penn State Jackets get big victory over Glasgow and really didn't understand and for Snow. He's still the pun­ why. Communication between ishing blocker that everybody .... NEWARK, from 15 "Newark:s a very talented he s·aid. football team and well coached, The Jackets visif Flight A the coaching staff and Snow was saw coming out of high school. said Scannell. . "Coach Simpson opponent Christiana Saturday not great. He doesn't get many opportuni­ Newark improved to 5-3 ori has those guys a well-oiled afternoon, while the Dragons Last season Snow switched to ties to run the ball though. He the season, while Glasgow machine, and physically, they are have a conference date with middle linebacker. He was hav­ bad a catch earlier in the year remains winless through eight one of the top teams in the state," Delcastle Friday night. ing argreat preseason camp and but it was the two touchdown contests. appeared to be in line for a start­ carries against Purdue that got ing position. However, he broke him attention. It also made my his foot in a drill and missed son leap up and down like he most of the season. scored himself. While injured last season, Snow made his first trip to Snow came back to watch the post-game interview room. Newark High play on a Friday His teammates loved that he night. He spent most of the finally got the attention. They game talking to my sixth-grade realize what he does week-in NEWARK son. BranDon talked Penn State and week-out for an offense that football and he made sure to has doubled its output from last give my son an autographed pic­ season. 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.... BLOTTER, from 2 a home in the 100 block of East at 236 E. Delaware Ave.; and underage consumption of David Nolan Coverdale, 19, Cleveland Avenue, police were MaHhew S. Gargiulo, 22, of alcohol, on Saturday, Oct. 29, at of Bear, underage consumption told on Friday, Oct. 28, at 1:24 Wilmington, disorderly conduct, 1:15 a.m., at 179 Haines St.; and possession of marijuana, on Burglers strike p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1:04 a.m., Andrew Quill, 22, of Newark, Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10:26 p.m., on Casho Mill Road Several personal items were after police saw a man urinating disorderly conduct, on Sunday, at East Delaware Avenue and removed from several purses on the roadway at 91 E. Main Oct. 30, at 1:12 a.m., near the South Chapel Street. Newark police reported that during a dance at Newark High St.; 7-Eleven store, 202 Elkton Road, All were released pending intruders made off with jewelry School, 400 E. Delaware Ave., James Francis Moriarty, 20, after an officer saw a man urinat­ court appearances, police said. after entering a home in the 1300 police reported on Sunday, Oct. of Newark, underage possession ing in public; block Casho Mill Road through 30, just after midnight. possession of an open container James W. Redden, 20, of • Police Blotter is compiled each the front door on Tuesday, Oct. of alcohol, on Saturday, Oct. 29, Medfield, Mass., underage con­ week from the .files of the Newark 25, between 3 and 6:30 p.m. Vehicles targeted at 1:15 a.m., at 400 Wollaston sumption and destruction of prop­ Police Department, New Castle Ave., Ivy Hall apartments; erty, on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3:13 County Police and the Delaware Newark police reported that Smokers attack Daniel Farrelly, 19, of New a.m., at The Scare Halloween State Police by the newspaper thieves and vandals targeted a house, 5 North St.; and staff. Thieves threw chunks of number of vehicles here recently. City, N.J., underage possession asphalt through the front door Some of the reports include: glass of the Tobacco Zone, 1009 50 E. Cleveland Ave., on S. College Ave., then entered the Friday, Oct. 28, at4:01 p.m., MP3 business and made off with 30 playrer and accessories removed cartons of cigarettes valued at from an unlocked vehicle; and more than $1,000. 214 Kells Ave., on Sunday, Police said the theft took place Oct. 30, at 1:03 p.m., a 2005 between 12:30 and 5:30a.m. on Yamaha motorcycle valkued at Tuesday, Oct. 25. $3,000 was reported stolen. Jewelry missing Alcohol, noise law Residents of a home in the violations detailed 800 block North Country Club The Alcohol Enforcement Unit Drive returned home at 7:45p.m. and other officers of the Newark on Sunday, Oct. 23, to discov­ Police Department stepped up er thieves had forced their way their strict enforcement of alco­ inside. hol and noise related laws last The intruders apparently week. entered through a first-floor din­ ing room window. The value of Some of the recent arrests missing items was estimated to include: exceed $2,000, police said. Ashley Lynn Bogia, 20, of Newark, underage possession of SIMPLY FREE alcohol, on Friday, Oct. 28, at Mayor's law office hit 11:03 p.m., at rear of 329 E. Thieves broke a window to Main St.; CHECKING enter the law office of Newark Elizabeth Bonnar, 19, of mayor Vance A. Funk ill at 273 Stoughton, Mass., and Katelyn RECEIVE A FREE DUFFEL BAG E. Main St., police reported at M. Buckley, 19, of Fordham, 6:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. 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1982, he married Doris Brady. They an active member of St. Andrew's Company for over 30 years and Vivian S. Cole, 84, of Newark, Howard Kuscher, 94, moved to Texas in 1983. Presbyterian Church in Newark. retired in 1993. He served in the U.S. died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2005. actor, WWII veteran Survivors include his wife, He also served as Past Master of Army and Army Reserves. Born in Moundsville, W.Va. on Doris Kuscher; daughter and son­ Hiram Lodge #25 AF&AM, and Past He was predeceased by his father, Oct. 21, 1921, Mrs. Cole was the Former Newark resident Howard in-law, Gaye and Borge Rosland, Worthy Patron of Newark Chapter Walter J. Outten Jr.; and his brother, daughter of the late Henry and Ann Arthur Kuscher, 94, of Livingston, of Stavanger, Norway; son, Gary #10 Order of the Eastern Star. A Steven Outten. He is survived by Sommer. A registered nurse by profes­ Texas, died Oct. 10, 2005. Kuscher, of Palm Springs, Calif.; veteran of the US Air Force, he was his wife, Barbara Outten; his son, sion, she received a master's degree Mr. Kuscher was born June 22, sister, Dorothy Moran, of Lake member of both the American Legion Michael Outten, of New Castle; two in nursing education from Ohio 1911 in Irvington, N.J. Hopatcong, N.J.; and three grand­ and Disabled American Veterans. daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and State University. She was employed He was a student at NYU and children. His wife, E. Arlene Higgins Gregory Cook, of Bear, and Amy and as a nursing supervisor at the VA was employed as an actor and stage A life celebration was to be on DiStefano, predeceased him. He was Edward Hopkins, of Wilmington; his Hospital in Perry Point, Md., and manager at the New York Summer Oct. 15 at Cochran Funeral Home in also preceded in death by two sisters, mother, Charlotte Outten; his brother later worked for St. Francis Hospital Theatre. Livingston, Texas. Lorraine Savage and Alba DiStefano. and sister-in-law, Terry and Andrea in Wilmington, where she retired in He was a veteran of World War In lieu of flowers, donation He is survived by three sons, Darrell Outten; and seven grandchildren. 1983. She is survived by her daugh­ II, serving in the Army from 1942- may be made in his memory to the L. DiStefano and his wife, Kay, of The funeral service was to be on ter, Lisa Vandercook, of Wilmington; 1945. While in the army, he married Pineywoods Players Scholarship Elkton, David E. DiStefano and his Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Mealey son, Eric Cole, of Newark; and for­ his wife, Marion. He worked for the Fund, PO Box 52, Livingston, Texas wife, Sharon, of Bear, and Ernest Funeral Home. Interment was to be mer husband, Jasper Cole. Veterans Administration Hospital. He 77351; to the Chapel Street Players, J. DiStefano and his wife, Lisa, of in the Delaware Veterans Memorial The funeral service and interment moved with his family to Wilmington, 27 N. Chapel St.,Newark, Del. 19711; Hockessin; two sisters, Virginia Cemetery. were to be held privately. where he worked as administrative or to a charity of your choice. Phipps, of Landenberg, Pa., and assistant to the chief of staff. Gloria Keiper, of Bear; five grand­ He retired in 1971 when his wife, children and three great grandchil­ Vivian Cole, 84 Lillian Clancy, 91 Marion, fell ill and after her death, Sylvester DiStefano, 76 dren. Newark resident Lillian Bissett he joined the University of Delaware Sylvester J. DiStefano, 76, of A funeral service was to be on • Additional local obituaries are Clancy, 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, as a conference assistant in the Newark, died on Sunday, Oct. 23, Friday, Oct. 28 at the Spicer-Mullikin 2005. Continuing Education Department, posted each week on the Newark 2005. Funeral Home. Interment was to be Post web site. The web address Mrs. Clancy was a homemaker. where he worked for five years. Born in Downingtown, Pa. on in Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her In 1974 the mayor of Newark pro­ Aug. 31, 1929, Mr. DiStefano was appears at the top of every right­ husband, William Myles Clancy, five claimed Howard Kuscher Day, and at the son of the late Ernest DiStefano hand page. Obituaries of the fol­ sisters and two brothers. the 49th fundraiser of the 2001- 2002 and Josephine Donofrio DiStefano. Walter Outten, 67 lowing persons will be posted She is survived by her daughters, season, the Chapel Street Players He was employed as an engineer Walter James Outten ill, 67, of this week on the web: Maureen Leyva, of Newark, Sheila named their theatre the Howard with the Chrysler Corporation for Newark, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005. C. Nutter and her husband, William, Auditorium in honor of Howard 43 years, retiring in 1994. He was Mr. Outten worked for the DuPont Howard Kuscher of Wilmington, Kathleen C. Fanny Kuscher and Howard Turner. In Sylvester DiStefano and her husband, Lewis, of Newark; Margaret Kelly six grandchildren; and four great­ Walter Outten grandchildren. Lena Whalen A Mass of Christian Burial was to Vivian Cole be at St. Ann's Church on Saturday, Lillian Clancy Oct. 29. Interment was to be in All Your champagne cork Florence Fontello Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions Guy Gouge may be made to Little Sisters of Dennis Barton the Poor, 185 Salem Church Rd., won't hit our ceiling. Joann Palazzo Newark, Del. 19713. Lois Widdoes

Through the LIGHT AND SOUND OF GOD November 12, 2005 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.in. E~KANKAR of the Light and Sound of God. Delaware Regional Seminar Held at the MB~A Bldg, Delaware State University, 1200 DuPont Hwy, Dover. Experiences With the Light and Sound. Spiritual Purpose of Dreams, What are Past Lhes, Dreams, and Soul Travel. Contact (302) 322-7673 or visit WebSite at www.dca.net/eckankar/

New to the Newark Area? Get to know your exciting new surroundings through our WELCOME BASKET! The basket~~ full of gifts, maps, helpful local information, gift certificates and valuable coupons. If you have recently moved into the Newark area, please give me a call at 368-0363. - Maryanne McAllister These businesses warmly welcome you to the community: Advantage Autoland Furniture Solution Newark Country Club Am. Express Fin. Advisors Glasgow Medical Center Newark Post Amyjoy Photography Home Interiors· Newark Day Nursery Authentic Chinese Restaurant jennifer Selvaggi &Children 's Center Boys & Girls Club jackson Hewitt Tax Service Precision Hair Breeze Cleaning lillian Vernon · Simon Eye Assoc. Caffe Gelato Connie Whalen Welsh Family Dentistry Curtains & Such Minster's jewelers Uof DIce Arena Delaware Curative Newark Car Wash www.ncbl.com/post/ NoVEMBER 4, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 19 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS Pubic invited to Education Expo here Sunday ness centers and school nurses. students stay on track for col­ is making its high schools among ing in 2006 will also be available. ~ from EXPO, 3 Throughout the Expo, workshops lege; an update on the district's the best in the region. For more info about th.e Expo, will feature topics of high inter­ superintendent search; how test­ Information and architectur­ visit www.christina.k12.de.us/ and services such as child nutri­ est to parents. Tentative topics ing helps improve student learn­ al drawings of the elementary Expo2005. tion, high school guidance, well- include helping middle school ing; and how Christina District school and middle school open- Workshops Performances Ongoing Ongoing School Showcase Orchestra Instrument Petting Parent Resource Center Farm Christina Cafe 1 p.m. -Marshall Elementary 1:30 p.m. - Helping Middle School School Chorus Students Stay on Track for 1:15 p.m.- Honors Middle School College, Laura Malstrom, school Band counseling 1:30 p.m. - Maclary Square 2 p.m. - How Testing Helps Improve Dancing & Chorus Student learning, Pamela 1:45 p.m.- To be announced Stazesky, senior administrator for 2 p.m.- Newark High School Brass research and development Ensemble 2:30 p.m. - How to Use the District 2:15p.m.- Keene Elementary Website to Find the Information School Chorus You Need, Wendy Lapham, com­ 2:30 p.m. -Glasgow Pan Ensemble munications manager, and Susan McNulty, webmaster 2:45p.m. - Intermediate School 3 p.m. - Update on Superintendent's Mixed Ensemble Search, School Board members 3 p.m. -Elbert-Palmer School and Jim Huge of Huge, Hager and Chorus Associates 3:15p.m.- Christiana Percussion 3:30 p.m. - Making Our High Ensemble Schools the Best in the Region, 3:30p.m. - McVey Elementary Mae Gaskins, director of second­ School Chorus ary instructional support 3:45p.m. - To be announced Visitors to the Christina Education Expo can see the district's newest middle school building and review architectural drawings and maps of the proposed remodeling. TEXAS HOLD'EM

Jaycees of Cecil County Market has local connection·s Saturday, November 12

Founded in 1921 by Mrs. A Doors open at 6 pm ~ART, from 3 Felix duPont, the Wilmington If you go Flower Market has become one Tournament 7 pm Beaded and silver jewelry will Art at the Mansion of the longest running service $125°0 buy in be offered by Gail Walden and organizations in Delaware, with Maxine Rosenthal. Alan Berslem Featuring fine original thousands of volunteers each Rebuys & side games available will feature his pottery. paintings, sculpture and year. Each artist will bring five to jewelry · 10 originals for sale. The mission of WFM is to North East VFW The highlight of the show Prosecco Pairing raise funds for charitable purpos­ {South Main St.) Rt. 272 S. will be the unveiling of the 2006 es and to donate all monies raised Flower Market painting, this year A night of Italian to non-profit agencies state-wide Call for info: done by E. Jean Lanyon, for­ sparkling wines and food who serve children from birth to (302) 838-8711 mer poet laureate of Delaware. Friday, Nov. 4 18 years old. To date more than Her painting, commissioned by $4 million has been awarded to WFM, is of flowers from her 5-9 p.m. Delaware children. own garden and will be available Oberod Among the more than 50 MOVE IN BY as posters and note cards at the recipients are Newark-based DECEMBER market in Rockford Park and will 400 Burnt Mill Rd. Homeward Bound (Emmaus 31ST&PAY be featured on Flower Market House), Newark Arts Alliance, NO SECURITY advertising. Centerville, Del. Newark Day Nursery, Shoes That Floral displays at the art show $55 Fit, YMCA, Iron Hill Museum DEPOSIT. will be available in the silent auc­ and the Christina Educational .,pki,,.,. tion. Five-dollar tickets can be Advanced registration Enrichment Fund, as well as oth­ ,...... , purchased for the raffle of a Blue requested ers. '.f .... Fox vest. During the evening Caffe Call 368-0404 "All the money raised through .,...... Gelato, of Main Street, will sale of the art goes toward char­ present a "Prosecco Tasting ity," said Ralston. "We are all and Pairing," featuring Italian excited to present this event with volunteers, there is no paid sparking wines and a selection the Wilmington Flower Market at staff." Because the market itself of cheeses, fruits and crudites, Oberod. It's a fantastic menu for is weather-dependent, pre-mar­ shrimp cocktail, scallops and beef such a fine cause." ket functions serve as a back­ tenderloin, roasted pumpkin and The art show is this year's up to generating money for the Introducing a brand new apartment community featuring all two bedroom units squash soup and creme brulee. only pre-market event to help charities. "People depend on us," with all the modem amenities. This community provides a convenient location "The Prosecco grape is fan­ with the start-up costs of the Ralston added. that gives residents easy access to Wilmington, Newark and TOU FREE access Flower Market, held in Rockford to /-95. Located adjacent is Suburban Plaza Shopping Center with Acme, Happy tastic as a sparkling wine," said "Oberod is a fabulous venue Park on May 11, 12, and 13, Harry's, Wilmington Trust and many more restaurants, merchants and services. Ryan German, owner of Caffe for our show, a glorious man­ Gelato. "These are most know 2006. Co-directors of the art show are former general chairs of the sion, perfect for our fine art," for and certainly what we will fea­ said Warren. However, this is Large 2 Bedrooms $995 ture. We will balance out the Flower Market, Nancy Bucker not a formal affair. Attendees www.delawarepropertymgt.com courses with a few other spar­ and Rosemary Farley, as well as are encouraged to wear business Professional leasing & management services provided by kling wines as well. We're just Robin Ralston and Warren, both of Newark. attire as desired. DELAWARE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC: 302-366-0208 (> ' \t?.o a\mo, 1r!1n www

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NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM THE UNIVERS BRIEFLY Chaplain Iraq and Vietnam discussion ENNETH Campbell, KUniversity of Delaware associate professor of political science becomes and international relations, will give a talk titled, "War Crimes: The Shirking of • Command Responsibility in the Vietnam and Iraq Wars," from 4-5:30 p.m. on mons1gnor Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Trabant University Center Theatre, South College ATHER Michael Szupper, Father Szupper has been a mem­ Avenue and East Main Fchaplain to UD Catholic ber of the University community, Street, on UD's Newark students at St. Thomas and we were absolutely delight­ campus. More Oratory, will be installed ed to learn of the well-deserved Campbell will discuss as Monsignor Szupper at 3 Papal order that he is hence­ civil leadership of the U.S. p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, in the forth to be known as Monsignor military and invite audience Church of the Holy Child in north Szupper," Roselle said. comments and questions. The Wilmington. The Rev. Ralph L. The soft-spoken priest has been event is free and open to the Martin also will be installed at a presence on campus since he public. that time, and with the two new began his ministry at UD in 1964. monsignors, there will be six in Growing up in the Lehigh Valley Ice skating benefit active ministry in the diocese, area of Pennsylvania, he attended A skating benefit orga­ which serves 220,000 Catholics. high school, college and seminary nized by members of the UD President David P. Roselle at Pontifical College Josephinum UD's Figure Skating Club called Father Szupper "an icon," in Ohio. After serving in parishes, (community skaters who adding, "His more than 40 years he was sent to Catholic University train at UD) and the Premiere of service to the University com­ in Washington, D.C., where he Center for the Arts is set for munity is unprecedented in length, received his master's degree and 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at devotion and quality. During all doctorate in philosophy. the Rust Ice Arena, South of those years, members of the When he came to UD, there UO PHOTO BY KATHY F. ATKINSON University's student body, staff, was no St. Thomas More Oratory, College Avenue, on UD's Father Michael Szupper, soon to be Monsignor Szupper South Campus in Newark. faculty and other religious lead­ so he said mass in a variety of ers have benefited from his wise locations from movie theatres to The event, which will Szupper said. The Oratory was Catholics in the campus commu­ feature routines by members counsel, leadership and model a synagogue. In those days, funds behavior. were low to nonexistent, but built in 1974 as part of a dioc­ nity a central place to worship. of the U.S. and World Figure esan building campaign, giving Skating Team, as well as "We are very fortunate that this never worried him, Father musical performances by the Skates for Katrina Chorus and vocalists from the Premiere Center for the Arts, will benefit locally housed UD Performing Arts Series opens Nov. 11 Katrina survivors. For more information, call 831-2868. HE University of senior c1ttzens, and $5 for stu­ 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. TDelaware's 2005-06 dents and children. Tickets for For more information, visit www. Quilt research seminar Performing Arts Series Family Performing Arts Series udel.edu/performingarts, send e­ An afternoon seminar and the Family Performing Arts events are $12 for the general mail to [email protected] on the history and making Series opens Nov. 11 with a show public, $10 for UD faculty, staff, or call831-8741. of quilts is set for 1-4 p.m., about the enslavement and lib­ alumni and senior citizens and $5 Beginning at noon on the Saturday, Nov. 5, in 101 eration of African Americans for students and children. A 10 Friday prior to each performance, Recitation Hall, East Main by the Princely Players. Other percent discount is available for the Hartshorn Hall box office will Street and North College scheduled performances include group sales of 10 or more tickets stop selling tickets for the perfor­ Avenue, on UD's Newark a celebration of the 250th anni­ per show. mance to allow for the transition campus. versary of the birth of Wolfgang A pre-performance buffet to the Mitchell Hall box office. Cosponsored by UD's Amadeus Mozart, "Little Red dinner, will be served at UD's Any remaining tickets will be Center for Material Culture Riding Hood and Other Stories" Blue & Gold Club for Family available for purchase in person Studies and the Alliance for and a special presentation titled Performing Arts Series events. at the Mitchell Hall box office American Quilts, the seminar "Ceruti Unlimited!--Xiang Gao Prices are $14.95 for adults and on the day of the performance is designed to complement and Friends IT." $7.50 for children 5-11. Guests beginning one hour before the the "Quilt Voices" exhibi­ All performances are in attending the show who present scheduled start time of the per­ tion n.ow on display and Mitchell Hall. Performing Arts their tickets to their servers will formance. will include presentations Series programs and special pre­ receive 10 percent off dinner that The University of Delaware and quilting demonstrations. sentations begin at 8 p.m. Family evening (not including alcohol). 2005-06 Performing Arts Series Both the seminar and the Performing Arts Series programs For reservations and information, and Family Series are made pos­ exhibition are free, but par­ 'liHie Red Riding Hood' is part begin at 2 p.m. call the Blue & Gold Club at sible, in part, by grants from the ticipants should register by of The University of Delaware's Tickets for each of the 831-2582. Delaware Division of the Arts, a Friday, Oct. 28, bye-mailing 2005-06 Performing Arts Series Performing Arts Series events are For tickets to the performanc­ state agency committed to pro­ [email protected] or and the Family Performing Arts $17 for the general public, $12 es, call the Hartshorn Hall box moting and supporting the arts in by calling 831-8037. Series. for UD faculty, staff, alumni and office at 831-2204, from 10 a.m.- Delaware. www.ncbl.com/post/ NoVEMBER 4, 2005 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 21 NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS Talk ·on building racial alliances set Nov. 9 ·

' 'NEITHER Enemies ating alliances between blacks Nor Friends," a talk and Latinos in the United States. on building alliances Oboler and Dzidzienyo also will between blacks and Latinos, is set discuss how the concept of "oth­ for 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, in erness" between the two groups 127 Memorial Hall, The Green, impacts their political voice. A on the University of Delaware's signing of the book will follow. Newark campus. This free event, which is A joint discussion by Suzanne cosponsored by several campus Oboler and Anani Dzidzienyo, units and is part of the Latino authors of the book, "Neither Heritage Month and Beyond pro­ Enemies Nor Friends," will gramming, is open to the public. focus on prospects and obstacles For more information, call for building coalitions and ere- 831-0229. Residents can meet, hear, tal.k to officials. EADERS at the United LUniversalist Fellowship in Newark are hosting a forum for local representatives to meet with and hear from their constituents on Wednesday, Nov. 9, starting at 7 p.m. REIAxlNc Ar THE Posr OFFICE Paul Baumbach, of the church, the Christina School District, and County Council president Paul Postal workers were a bit more relaxed on Tuesday, Oct. 25, as the Newark post office and the Delaware said that this meeting of the minds Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association celebrated the National Massage Therapy could help Newark residents bet­ Clark and councilman David Tackett will represent the county Awareness Week. Massage therapists from the Delaware chapter volunteered their time ~o offer. f~ee ter understand their government chair massages to the postal workers at the Newark Post Office on Ogletown Road, along w1th prov1d1~g and representatives. council. The hour-and-a-half meeting information on massage and its benefits. Above, Shirl Lotz {foreground) massages Donna Logan, wh1le ''I'm excited," he said. "This Joan Veselack massages Darlene Baldwin. is a wonderful way to see who will consist of a 45-minute ques­ your representatives are. If you tion-and-answer session moder­ were to ask your neighbor who ated by Newark Post publihser your rep is on the school board, Jim Streit. A 45-minute mixing no one knows that answer. 'This session, where constituents can FAX TO THE MAX! is a good way to get to know speak with their representatives NEWARK Posr 737-9019 who your elected officials are and freely, will follow. what they can do for you." He said that forum will focus on Newark-area representa­ tives. "We would like people to 302·762·6575 know who is responsible if they have a problem in the school," PF.~Wnh/ !llJe.NUrlcd_ {It!. Baumbach said. "This way, they will have a face to put with a Save 200/6 TlXkly & Everyday name." So far, Mayor Vance A. Funk for the Bride & for her ill and city councilmember Karl Bridal Party Kalbacher will represent the city. • ,\'o SaW. Tai' • Trclrettd Pri<'f!S Rf/1«1 2~ Dilrount" Board member Beverly Howell OIR: NMih or Soulhi·'IS to Marsh Rd £xit9. follow Rte. 3 South to Washington Street bl Tum left . and assistant superintendent ~ Go 11ight to Philadelphia Pike. Tum lcfl We arc 2 blocks down on the left ~and corner. It's worth the drive! TTORNEYS David Sundstrom will represent f '7J!i Plliladflpbia Pike. Wllmmgton. DE I IJ809 + Mon·fri: lPM to 9PM; Sal: IOAM Ill 5:10l 'M i: www.dPb:Wilrrtmman.mm Mark D. Sisk • Real Estate • Family Law • Defense of Traffic, Criminal & Building Code Charges Bank-issued? FDIC-insured to • Former Newark City Prosecutor 1-year 4.4% APY* Minimum deposit $5,000 1980-1994 3-year 4.7% APY* Minimum deposit $5,000 5-year 4.85% APY* Minimum deposit $5,000 Thomas G. Hughes *Annual Percentage Yield (APY)-Interest cannot remain on deposit; periodic payout of interest is • Real Estate required. Early withdrawal is not permitted. Effective 11/01/ 05. Subject to availability and price • Wills and Estates change. The amount received from a sale of a CD at current market value may be less than the • Former Newark City Solicitor amount initially invested. Mike Laur Call or stop by today for details Lee Margerison 364 E. Main St. The Shoppes of Red Mill Newark, DE 19711 EdwardJones 1450 Capitol Trail, Ste. 107 302-368-2352 Newark, DE 19711 302-292-1946 \ ... .._ - ... 1..-~ PAGE 22 • NEwARK PosT • NoVEMBER 4, 2005 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

1 ~' 708 West Chun:h Rd. Unitarian ~~ t t . Newark, DE @va~fiea( t {302) 737-5190 Baptist church Unl'versali'st "Lighting The Way To The Cross" "" Pastor James E. Yoder III Presb,terian Church (PCAJ Service 10 a.m. ~~ Fellowship of Christ Centered • Biblically Based Sun.day School for all ages .9:30a.m. Child Care & Newark Morning Worship ...... l0:30 a.m. Sunday School 420 Willa Rd. Sunday Worship10:45 Newark, DE Children's Church & Nursery Provided 9:30 Sunday School Choir- Sunday ...... 5:30 p.m. Topic: "The Universe Revolves 308 Possum Park Rd., Newark Youth Meeting Sunday ...... 6:00 p.m. Around Me" Mid-Week Bible Study Speaker: Greg Chute 302-737-2300 www.epcnewark.com '"'- Family Church With A Friendly (302) 368-2984 801 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 Highway Word of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (302) 322-1029 Faith Ministries Carlo DeStefano, Pastor Schedule of Services (an extension of Highway Gospel Christ Invites You! Community Temple, West Chester PA) Adult Bible Class 8:45a.m. Sunday School9:45 AM Sunday Evening 6:00PM Morning Worship 11 :00 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM Highway Word of Faith Ministries has Childrens Sun School !O:OOa.m. outgrown their present location @the Best ~assembly (Nursery Provided for all SeNices) Divine Worship I O:OOa.m. Western Hotel and have now moved to Christiana High School for all services ... 1421 Old Baltimore Pike www.fairwindsbaptist.com 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE Newark, DE Pastor Jeremy Loesch Home of the Fairwinds Christian School I d "Pioneer Gospel Hour" -5040 WWW.Or C e.Org COMCAST CABLE CHANNEL28 Sunday: (302) 737 THURSDAY 8:00PM 8:00·9:00am Christian Education classes for all ages 10 Johnson Rd., Newark (near Rts. 4 & 273) S d S h I 9 00 "He Keeps Me Singing" 9:00am Sunday Morning Celebration Un ay C 00 ...... : a.m. 302-737-6176 ComcastCableChannel28 Monday: Sunday Worship.lO:OO a.m. &5:30p.m .....------....,~---...:..:..:.:::.:..:=r...::o:.:::'J.:::oP.:.:M:._ __--1 6:00·9:00pm "The Way Bible Institute' .,._ Wednesday: Wednesday Family Night...... 7:oop.m. White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church 7:00-8:00pm Bible Enrichment Class Adult Bible Study, Royal Rangers, Youth & Missionettes Youth Tutorial Programs (g,;ngooatsametime) S U N• D A~ S E RV I C ES Sale &Fun Children's Ministry at each service. /"'\. 1 Quality Nursery provided. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220 15 Polly Drummond Rd & Kirkwood Hwy Bear, Delaware 19701-0220 Michael Petrucci, Pastor Ben Rivera, Assistant Pastor 8:30 am Traditional Worship Bert Flagstad, Visitation/Assoc. 9:45 am5unday School Pastor Lucie Hale, Children's Ministries 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Director Pastor Carl A. Turn~r Sr. & Lady Karen B. Turner Visit us online at (302) 737-2100 For further information or directions please call: www.praisede.org 302-834-9003 CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST True Worship Presbyterian Church (PCA) Apostolic Faith Church of Jesus Christ Contemporary worship with 513 West 18th Street of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. large praise band Wilmington, DE 19802 123 5th Street-Delaware City, DE 19706 302-836-5960 Worship 8:30 & 11 :OOAM Sun School10:00 . Nursery & junior Church Sun Worship 11:00 Sunday Worship Service ..... ll:OOam Monday- Prayer Service..... 7:00pm Pastor Mark Van Gilst Tue & Thurs Eve Service 7pm Wednesday -Bible Study .... 7:00pm ROUTE 896 & GYPSY Hill RD, All welcome to service. If transportation needed call 302-834-4312 PUSH for Women Ministry KEMBlESVIllE, PA.' Every 1st Saturday ...... l:OOpm (3.6 MilES NORTH OF THE PA. liNE) Pastor Wallace Elder Derrick Higgin 610-255-5512 Pastor#: 302-655-7385 Office #: 302-658-7889 8:30a.m. -7/couJic 7f(;rst,;p- How about some real nourishment? You're invited to our next prayer breakfast, pizza party, or picnic. /0:30a.m. -8fectric 7/{,.slup-

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lead of Christiana OGLE TOWN Sunday Morning Preslryteriu Church BAPTIST CHURCH Worship 1100 ~lhl\,·d\I J! IRd -:\c•\\,nh. Dl l'l/ 11 8:00, 9:30, 11 :OOam Services Sunday School - 9:00am Church Road !'h~ ~ r1l l tl2 -;- 2::;11 • 1 ,l\ )02-717-..rr=)h All ages welcome! Newark, DE \\\\\\ llM!l'tP\\ n tll h 9:30.un Church &hoot­ Worship-I 0:30am s~-781-4169 Sunday Services: age 2 - grade 3 9:45a.m. -lla.m.- Contemporary service 9:30 am lnfant!foddler i 10:30a.m -11:30a.m.- Traditional Service 69 East Main Street Rev. Christopher"Kit" Schooley, pastor nurseries John Dunnack, Pastor Bible Study offered at all three times Newark, DE. 1971 1 + + + + + Wed. Evening Family Activities 5:15-7:30p.m. 302.368.8774 9:30 am service broadcast Church School 9:45am Pastor: Dr. Drew Landry www.newark-ume.org WAMS 1260 AM 1545 Church Rd., Bear Morning Worship llam Associate Pastor: Brian Coday Minister of Preschool & Children: Connie Zinn (302) 834-1599 Nursery Available Preschool for & 4's- 302-738-7630 St John the Baptist Catholic Church SPIRIT & LIFE E. M* I It Cll/flllltiWtl Daily Mass: Mon -Sat 8a .m. BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Mass: 7:30, 9, 10:30 a.m. Pastors: Jonnie & JJarbara Nickles Holy Angels' Catholic Church Sunday Morning 9:15 Prayer 82 Possum Park Road Sunday School 9:30 AM Weekend Masses: Saturday 5p.m. Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday 9, 11 a.m. Wednesday- 7:00PM 1p.m. (Spanish) Worship, Teaching & Prayer Pastor: Father Richard Reissmann 32 Hilltop Rd. Elkton, Maryland Parish Office: 731·2200 Phone (410) 398-5529 • (410) 398-1626 ~ The Episcopal Church Welcomes You 1\wi t7ictorious [il'ing ~ First Church StThomas's Parish lJ) Ministries 276 S.College Ave. at Part Place, Newarll, DE 19111 Christ, (302) 368·4644 Church Office (9:00·1 :00 M011.·Fri.) ~ ~~ientist (302) 366-0273 Parish hlfOI'IIICition Hotlne Sunday 10:00am Pre-Service Prayer 48 West Park Place, Newark www.snhomasoarish org 10:30am Celebration of Praise 11 :OOam Morning Worship Sunday Service & Sunday School 10:00 AM Eucharist, Rile One Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30PM Family Worship-Holy Eucharist Services held at Holy Eucharist, Contemporary Language SUNDAY American Inn 875 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701 Childcare available during services. The Rev. Thomas B. Jensen, Rector Pastor Rob Johnson & Lady Erainna Johnson Rev. Donna McNiel, Associate Campus Minister Sunday School 9:15 a.m. victoriously.spreadtlleword.com Ms. Lynne Turner, Director of Children's Ministries Worship Service 10:30 a.m. bookstore (302)588-5390 302-456-5808 Ms. Kay Leventry, Head Preschool Teacher Casual dress & Contemporary Worship ALL ARE WELCOME Mark F. Cheban, Organist & Choir Master AWANA Club 6:00p.m. Evening Service 6:00p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME www.fccsnewark.org Solid Rock Teen Ministry6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ..A

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