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94th Year, Issue 41 ©2003 October 31, 2003 Newark, Del. • 50¢ UP FRONT Tax Vinny's hike take on People came out by the thousands to the downtown sought Halloween Parade and Trick Or Treat Main Street, some as pint­ ..... Newark sized ghouls or superheroes, others as families hoping to catch a glimpse of the large furry creatures dancing on top of the fire By DARhE( W. COLE engines. By JIM STREIT NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER First they watched as almost 50 parade entrants marched proposed property tax rate NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER downtown, led by parade mar­ shal Tubby A_!.ncrease for Newark city resi­ NEVER, repeat never Raymond, the . dents and reductions in city ! miss an opportunity to former spending are some of the ways officials drive down Main Street. University of hope to keep up with the ever-increasing Newark's downtown is what Delaware foot­ costs of providing basic services to resi­ attracted me here and I love ball coach, who dents, according to the city's proposed it more each time I travel donned his "D" $30.5 million 2004 budget. through it. baseball cap and Taxpayers probably won't notice a Some days, rode in a red con­ decrease in city services, but the proper­ I'll travel its vertible. ty tax increase, some increases in per­ length five to But maybe mits and license fees and continued belt eight times. more of a tightening will qelp the city avoid a Even though was the adorable shortfall in 2004. the 896 exit off collection of cos­ Meanwhile, to meet an expected I-95 is the tumed tiny tots shortfall for the 2003 budget year-due shortest route along the parade route. to unexpected decreases in utility rev­ to my home, I They waited patiently enues - the city plans to transfer an usually get off Streit along Main Street, 273 so I can eagerly looking for See BUDGET, 30 travel completely through the first sights or sounds business district on my way of the parade leaders. to my Cherry Hill home. Living in a town of 65 in Scouts coastal Maine but wanting to return to the mid-Atlantic area to be near family, I was more than a little bit wary of attack moving here. Let me be honest: Newark ranks only below the Oranges and Newark, N.J., in ugliness when viewed solely from I- violence 95. Heading north from Baltimore back to Maine, I'd hit the Delaware line, look at By DARREL W. COLE its 1950s-ish rest stop and NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER think "God, this place is ugly." HE 10- and 12-year-old Girl When job hunting more TScouts from Newark are like most than a decade ago, the com­ girls their age. They feel safest pany was right. The job when they are with loving mothers and description seemed a good fit fathers, they fear being teased, judged or for the talents and experience bullied, and they have continuous fear of I've tallied. threats to their safety. But I was leery of Newark. But they also understand more of See UP FRONT, 11 ~ what goes on around them than adults probably give them credit for. "I've seen lots of kids bullied at school," said a Cadette Girl Scout, 12, of Newark. "I feel bad for them because everyone has the right to be who they are. I worry about being teased at school See VIOLENCE, 30

...... f ... "'""'·...... 7 9"9 46l 0'0"002'' 3 ' m.~PO;il 3. Battle Dl the lillbeateli teams tonight. P o ~& 21J. :;; Yellowjackets girls win volleylial: m:e, j)a!J~ 20 . PAGE 2 • NEWARK POST • O CTOBER 31, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 • www.ncbl.com/post/ • [email protected] help? NEWARK PosT ·:· POLICE BLOTTER Can we • Police Blotter is compiled Offices: The paper's offices are each week from the files of the BOUT 5 p.m., Sunday, Newark. police in the 7 located conveniently in Suite Newark Police Department, New A Oct. 26, a University of on East Delaware Avenue. 206, Madeline Crossing, 168 Castle County Police and the Two Delaware student was They were taken into~ Elkton Rd., Newark, DE Delaware State Police by the accosted by two teenage males and the student was able .to 19711 . Office hours are 8:30 newspaper staff in the walkway next to Alison positively identify them. a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. arrested Hall. He was riding his bike Both suspects-one from Phone: (302) 737-0724 when they stopped him and Wilmington and the other from Facsimile: (302) 737-9019 indicated they were doing a New Castle-were charged church survey, according to with attempted robbery and e-mail: [email protected] Bear man after UDaily. conspiracy and were committed To subscribe: Call 737-0724 or When the student stopped, early Monday morning to a 1-800-220-3311 . Cost is held for they demanded he empty his juvenile detention facility in $15.95 per year to New Castle attempted pockets, and he told them all lieu of bond, UDaily said. County addresses. To begin a he had was his cell phone. The The student was not injURUniversity of Delaware the current Pencader recreation Architectural renditions of the construction at 168 Elkton area. Designed to resemble the new Center for the Arts, expected Road. As of press time, final computer system had to remain marching band soon will have to in place and fully functional at find a new place to practice, more traditional buildings on the to be completed by 2006, also work was on schedule and a Robscott in order to produce members of the UD Faculty were presented by Hollowell at certificate of occupancy was the meeting. expected to be issued for this newspaper, then be moved Senate were told. and ready for the staff to David Hollowell, executive The center, which will be built Friday. on the current parking lot next to The project, known as immediately begin work on the vice president and UD treasurer, Nov. 7 edition. presented an update on complet­ Major gift the Amy . E. du Pont Music Madeline Crossing, is adjacent "Jeff Lang and his crew have ed construction projects, includ­ Building, will include a 200-seat to the former Lipsmackers done a great job of accommo­ ing the renovated Pencader recital hall, a 450-seat prosceni­ restaurant and is across Elkton funds new dating our tight schedule," Dining Hall, the interior of the um theatre and an· orchestra Road from Friendly's not far Streit said. Lang, formerly with computing center on Wyoming rehearsal room with 300 from 7-Eleven. Commonwealth Development Road, additional laboratory space arts center retractable seats. The second Technically, the paper in Otis Smith Laboratory in level will include practice rooms. "moved" three years ago when Lewes and renovated bathrooms T the semiannual In the spring, construction of a it made the final of several See MOVE, 29 .... in Morris Library and part of the AGeneral Faculty meet­ parking deck with 750 spaces relocations within the Robscott Christiana Towers. ing, University of will begin in the field where Building, 153 E. Chestnut Hill Improved lighting in the Delaware President David P. Newarkers passing by on Elkton Road, where the newspaper library and several other build­ Roselle called attention to the Road have enjoyed watching offices have been located since ings on campus will save up to story in The Chronicle of marching band rehearsals each the early 1970s. $500,000 a year, Hollowell pre­ Higher Education about the autumn. "We have never been happy dicted. university's successful Following a change in the with the layout of our space at According to Hollowell, approach to deferred mainte­ Delaware Code, the state now Robscott," explained publisher future projects include plans to nance. requires that UD employees be Jim Streit. "With reduced connect two former fraternity He also said UD's trustees notified and acknowledge that expenses and a more efficient houses near Old College to pro­ had authorized the replace­ their electronic transmissions design at Madeline, this is the vide the future home of the ment of the Pencader may be monitored. Despite the smart move for us to make Department of Foreign Residence Halls and architec­ requirement for notification and right now." Languages and Literatures and tural drawings were now avail­ acknowledgement, Provost Dan However, Streit said the the replacement of the Pencader able. greatest advantage of the move residence hall complex over the See GIFT, 26 .. See PLANS, 26 .... is that it brings the newspaper staff closer to the heart of downtown Newark. Boxes were packed and stacked, desks and shelves dis­ assembled, and computers were barely accessible early this week as the staff struggled to produce this edition of the Previous homes of the Newark Post amid the moving confusion. community paper have Timing of the move has included The Press of Kells been tricky, Streit said, because of the last- building, top, at West Park Place minute construction and South College Avenue, and at the new on Thompson Lane, above. offices. "They TOday, the staff will paint­ relocate to MadeUnt Crossing, ed !)elovt, 168 Elkton Road.

Univ~rsity of Dela_ware off~cials released this conceptual dra~ing of the new arts centers complex. A new ~akn~g ~a rage ~111 be bur It along _EI~on Road, top, on the freld where th~ U_D marchif\Q band no'! p~a_c; . lice~. -The p'e~ent ArM trupont Bu rldn1g.af Amstei-Av.enrre and D.rcahrct Js- shown~ -bottom right.-_-_-_-_-_-_· -_ -b:;.L~~"'-'-":w2l~ ~ .i • n ,. • ,r ~' 'I ,. ' .. ' ... • • .. • - jl! PAGE 4 • NEWARK POST • OCTOBER 31, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 • www.ncbl.com/post/ • [email protected]

NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM THE UNIVERSITY BRIEFLY UD, Newark police step up patrols By JOHN BRENNAN p.m.-3 a.m., cause of the rob­ when that is, in the main, Unique musical boosting police beries. "We have not the case," he said. SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST presence at night information from "The fact that our cam­ features 400 by more than 20 other police pus policy is to fully pub­ NIVERSITY of percent. departments in licize campus-related musicians Sat. U Delaware and "We are put­ New Castle crime also may contribute Newark police one-of-a kind musical ting extra offi­ County that they, to such misperceptions, have strengthened their cers in the com­ too, are experi­ but our main concern is to A extravaganza takes joint task force, putting center stage at 8 p.m., munity on foot encing the same keep the University com­ additional officers on and in marked increase in rob­ munity fully aware of Saturday, Nov. 1, in UD's patrol, in response to sev­ Bob Carpenter Center. and unmarked beries. National public health and safety eral recent street crimes in cars, especially robbery statistics issues so they can take "Calliope VIII," presented Newark including armed by the University of Delaware on weekend also are up," necessary precautions," robberies. The task force nights," Conway Newark Police Roselle said. Performing Arts Series and was first created last the Department of Music, said. "We have Capt. William In keeping with this spring. targeted a variety Nefosky said. philc:;sophy as well as the showcases a montage of vocal "The incidents of the and instrumental talent at the of locations "Crime usually Jeanne Clery Disclosure last two weeks have where we think increases when of Campus Security University. caused concern and indi­ This popular event, an police presence jobs are hard to Policy and Crime cate a need to step up our will do the most find." Statistics Act, information annual favorite since 1996, crime prevention and features more than 400 stu­ good." T h e about campus security investigative efforts by As part of the University of programs, recommended dent musicians. Concert-goers strategically scheduling will be treated to a kaleido­ task force effort, Delaware and the personal safety practices, uniformed, plain-clothes members of the city of Newark the authority of the scopic line up-a trademark of and decoy officers at "Calliope." Newark Police enjoy a close University Police, campus nighttime when these rob­ Department also association with disciplinary procedures The program ranges from SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST • UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PHOTO beries have occurred," are continuing one another, and campus crime statis­ steel band tunes like "Coffee Newark Chief of Police Newark police chief Gerald Conway, left, and Street" and "The Hammer," to their meetings which is rein­ tics for the most recent Gerald T. Conway said. with representa­ UD public safety exec Lawrence Thornton forced by our three-year period is avail­ a choral arrangement of "By putting more meet in downtown Newark, where their Rodgers & Hart's "My Funny tives at area commitment to able online at police on the streets at apartment com­ departments are coordinating stepped-up work together to [http://www.udel.edu/Pub Valentine," and from an night, we hope to discour­ efforts to ensure student and citizen safety. orchestral performance of plexes to make solve problems, licSafety] or may be age many of the crimes of sure that man- as this strength­ requested from the Sibelius' "Finlandia," to a opportunity and, when a in numerous areas in the wind agers there are aware of ened task force demon­ University of Delaware crime does occur, we can lighting and safety issues. community, Lawrence 0. strates," UD President Department of Public ensemble -~ITYoF respond more quickly, Since early October, Thornton, UD director of tendition David P. Roselle said. Safety, Crime Prevention ~ EIAWARE apprehend more suspects five armed robberies have public safety, said. "The ''The negative side of Unit, Newark, DE 19716- (){John and get better descriptions street robbery suspects illiams' "The Cowboys." been reported in Newark, that close relationship is 4210. of those who are breaking four of them involving have varying descriptions, that when the city falls UD received the 2001 UD musical groups slated the law," he said. with little in common," he perfonn include Jazz students as victims. No victim to the level of Jeanne Clery Campus Additional Newark arrests have been made so said, "except that they are crime experienced by Safety Award, a national mbles I & IT, the police officers and four young males who tend to onic Band, the far. most of the nation, it can award that honors schools extra UD police officers These street robberies blend in well with stu­ be represented in head­ and individuals that have ·versity of Delaware are now patrolling city dents on the UD campus." e, the University do not follow a clear-cut lines and news reports as done extraordinary things streets and areas adjacent pattern, since they occur Police point to the occurring on our campus and Women's Chorus. to the campus from 7 economy as a possible See ~AFETY, 25 .... Wmd Ensemble, 'versity Orchestra and the member Fightin' Blue Hens Marching Band present­ ibg the rousing finale. All proceeds benefit un·s Kappa Alpha returns with rejuvenated KAstle Department of Music scholar­ By KATHY CANAVAN Steven Hastings, pro­ The KAstle interior has ship fund. General admission fessor of food and been gutted and recon­ is $12, and all seating is SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST resource economics and a structed. An Oriental rug teserved. Tickets may be pur­ KA from the '70s, is now graces the dining room, chased in advance at the Bob DMISSIONS tours adviser for a resurgent KA and a red-felt-covered Carpenter Center or Trabant Afor prospective chapter, and he has a goal. pool table dominates the University Center box offices. University of Hastings wants to sit on dining room. Call UD 1-HENS for ticket Delaware students and the stunning curved porch The renovated first information. their parents once crossed of the circa-1905 frat floor evokes memories of the street so parents house when a tour guide Hastings' own frat days wouldn't notice the Kappa stops squarely in front of when brothers in suit jack­ Journalist, activist Alpha KAstle on Arnstel him and proudly ets and ties hurried to Chuck Stone to Avenue. announces, "And here is reach the dinner table each By 1999, Monday the KA house." night before the house speak Nov. 3 at UD mornings meant ankle­ With a new band of mother was escorted to UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PHOTO BY KATHY ATKINSON deep debris in the side Chuck Stone, a well-known hand-picked brothers and her chair on the arm of a Stephen and Christy Bucy, live-in house man­ yard of the once-venerable journalist, political activist and a $700,000 house renova­ member. agers, at the newly renovated Kappa Alpha Kappa Alpha fraternity former UD faculty member, tion, KA is much closer to KA was at the center of house on Amstel Avenue. house. By the end of tour-stop status. a strong fraternity system Will return to the University of 2001, the chapter was sus­ By the mid-1990s, sanctions and the Delaware on Monday night. The hardwood floors then, complete with toga pended by the University keg parties trumped tea national fraternity Nov. 3, to offer a speech titled are gleaming again. An parties and formal teas and its own national American flag waves from featuring sterling silver parties until the revoked the members' See STONE, 5. organizati~n. ~.it.~bly ooifltk4W cl!. ~. r;;t;Ji'lS i_pg §.aid. University imposed See FRAT, 5 .... • 4 4 --~--~------~··-·-·~ New office location: Suite 206, 168 Elkton Rd., Newark, DE 19711 OcrosER 31, 2003 • NEwARK PosT • PAGE 5 NEWARK POST ·:· ON CAMPUS No drinking or smoking in this f-rat house from stone fireplace, cable TV, UD tures they would want in their ..... FRAT, 4 Internet connections, a porch big dream frat house - privacy, enough to hold a barbecue on, a Internet access, cable, conven­ charter in 2001. KA local alums parking slot for every resident ience, parking. joined with the national and got and a prime campus location their fraternity back on campus "We built in some plums to across the street from Smith and make it attractive," Hastings this year. Purnell halls and the Colonnade The house reopened in said. "How many other students that links them. on campus can say they have a August, and the new members ''The house is a great asset for have pledged not to drink or parking space right outside their us. It's a prime location. It's great door." smoke inside the house. having a 10:10 a.m. class and Three things are different than being able to wake up at 10 and Now KA members are looking they were five years ago-there is still be on time," Wyrwa says. forward to spring when the an active alumni board watching KA offered bids to 13 pledges, KAstle will be the showpiece at over the house on a daily basis, and all accepted. their celebration of KA's 100th Stephen Bucy, EG '03,and his Bucy, a senior civil engineer­ year at UD. wife Christy, have been hired as ing major attending UD on a "If you were to talk to a cross­ live-in house managers, and there ROTC scholarship, worked section of alumni, the pride they are 48 new brothers walking alongside the alumni 12 to 13 take in the house would be a down the front sidewalk that fea­ hours a day prepping the house common thread," Hastings said. tures a brass fraternity seal bear­ for August occupancy. His wife ''There are a lot of memories. You ing the motto "God and The spent nine hours one day scrub­ would be surprised at the number Ladies." bing the leftover spackling out of of brothers who met their wives Jeff Wyrwa, a sophomore the nine bathtubs in the bedroom UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PHOTO BY KATHY ATKINSON for the first time in this house." biology major who serves as the suites. Commons area in the Kappa Alpha KAstle. new president, noticed the signs When the Bucys married in "We all understand that this is advertising a new fraternity and June, he became ineligible for the "At first I thought I might lock into the house," he said. not a 'Let's fix up the house and called the national last year. resident assistant position he had myself in a closet, but it's really The alums, aware that many go away phenomenon,"' he said. "I felt this would give me a held in a campus residence hall, not bad," Christy Bucy said. current UD students come from "We know it's a 'Let's fix up the great opportunity to be in a lead­ so they faced the prospect of pay­ ''They're a good group of guys." middle and upper class homes house and work with the guys for ership position, whereas at the ing for housing. The KA members are respon­ where they've always had their the next five or 10 years."' other fraternities, I would have to "When Dr. Hastings called me sible for keeping the house and own rooms, knew they couldn't Hastings, who lives in work my way up." and discussed this, I thought it the grounds presentable, and recreate the living situation they Newark, parks his car at the He said it hasn't been difficult would be too good to be true," he Bucy is responsible for managing enjoyed decades before-50 mem­ house and stops in at least twice a to attract more than 100 students said, "but I wasn't sure if I want­ the operation of the house. bers sleeping in two huge rooms day. to alcohol-free rush functions ''The alumni don't want to see and sharing one large bathroom. ed Christy living here with 20 ''These brothers are all capa­ because the house features a 60- other guys." what happened before happen They polled members of other inch television, a pool table, a again, not with what they've put UD fraternities to learn what fea- ble of being leaders," he said. Chuck Stone, former UD professor, returns to Newark campus Now 79 years old, Stone is the Fabulous Fable of Friendship," at Stone was the founding presi­ for his contributions to society...... STONE, from 4 Walter Spearman Professor of a reception in Memorial Hall dent of the National Association Best known for his work as Journalism and Mass after the speech. of Black Journalists, and in 1995 editor of three major black news­ ''The Politics of Idealism in a Communications at the Throughout the 1970s and that group honored him with its papers during the dawning years World of Materialism: Stephen University of North Carolina in '80s, Stone was a nationally syn­ Lifetime Achievement Award. He of the civil rights movement and Decatur and George W. Bush vs. Chapel Hill. dicated columnist and senior edi­ recently received similar honors as a central organizer and theo­ Alcibiades and Martin Luther Stone and illustrator and tor at the Philadelphia Daily from the University of Missouri retician of the Black Power King Jr." Newark resident Jeannie Jackson, News, and he worked often as a School of Journalism and the movement, Stone served two Stone, a professor of English a retired UD graphic artist and national television news com­ National Society of Newspaper years as special assistant to the at .Delaware from 1983-91, will photographer, will sign copies of mentator and as a talk show host Columnists, and in 2000, the controversial Harlem speak in 127 Memorial Hall at their new children's book, for radio and television programs University of Delaware awarded Congressman Adam Clayton 7:30p.m. The public is invited. 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WELCOME TO MY LIFE OUT OF THE Arne 'It's the trash' By TRACY BACHMAN NEWARK POST COLUMNIST i i ... what concerns me HERE are many signs around are those students who TNewark that University of Delaware students are back. believe that since Newark is It's not the lack of parking on campus or the increased traffic on Main Street that a college town, residents clues me in. It's the trash. should move if they don't And I'm not talking about the "moving like the "party" atmos­ into a new house" sort of trash. I'm talking about the alcohol-holding receptacles that phere." litter our gutters, lawns, sidewalks and bushes. Is it a sign of my getting older that this bothers me so much? Many students never meet their neigh­ Or is it related to my mothering instinct bors and even more resent being treated of not wanting my kids growing up in a like outsiders or second-class citizens. town littered with big, red plastic cups and However, what concerns me are those broken beer bottles? students who believe that since Newark is On a recent Saturday afternoon while a college town, residents should move if passing a notorious rowhome downtown, I they don't like the "party" atmosphere. Tbis week's "Out of the AHic" features the Fader Motor Co., in the early 1930s, couldn't believe the amount This attitude, coupled with the cultural located at 42 W. Main St. next to the Deer Park. The Ford sales and service oper­ of post-party trash around belief that college students are supposed to ation remained until the 60s when it was torn down to make way for the Willard the property. drink and raise hell, just reinforces the "us Hall Education Building. Photo is courtesy of the University of Delaware Archives Right there, I asked my vs. them" mentality that justifies their Photograph collection. "Out of the AHic" features historic photographs from kids to promise me that behavior. Newark's past. Readers who have a historic photo and would like to share It with when they grow up and go Many residents falsely perceive that other readers are invited to loan their photos for reprinting in this space. Special to college, they will throw most college students drink excessively care will be taken. For information, call the Newark Post, weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to their trash in a garbage can. and misbehave. · 5 p.m., at 737-0724. They looked at me like, "Of But, who can blame the animosity of course-isn't that where it Bachman the homeowner who has had to repair a goes?" If a four- and a six- fence again or empty out the umpteenth year-old know what to do beer can that was carelessly tossed in the PAGES FRoM THE PAST with their trash, why don't college stu­ front yard? dents? Or, how about the neighbor who is I want to be fair and not solely blame awakened in the middle of the night by the News as it appeared in the Newark Post throughout the years college students · for this problem. Even disorderly party next door or the noise • Oct. 31 , 1928 posed new building were Workers enter home worse (and perhaps more dangerous) are from a drunken group stumbling by at 2 entirely erroneous, and that the bottles/cans/empty 12-pack cases a.m.? Paris building as far as he knew no plans stretch bunched, along busy roads that most likely come How many of us really understand the had even been considered fighting hard from high school students and others who fear of possible retaliation from student story is false for a new buildin& to toss the trash from car windows while neighbors if the police are called? Last week newspapers, Six weeks of effort, sus­ house the Foreign Study pense and feverish activity driving around drinking. · What can residents do to make students including the three Offices in Paris. However, I suspect that much of the feel welcome? Is it simply introducing Wilmington dailies and the will end Saturday night trash is from drinkers leaving parties who: themselves to their student neighbors Delaware College Review, when promptly at nine a) Don't finish their drink before they when they move in? Should neighborhood published a story regarding o'clock the Newark Post's leave the party like adults usually do; standards and expectations be conveyed to a new building to be erect­ "Help Yourself Travel . b) Drop or throw their cups/bottles/cans renters before any problems arise? Should ed in Paris as a memorial Club" Campaign will when they see the police approaching; this be done by homeowners, landlords, or to the du Pont family, and sweep to a triumph close. and/or both? to be used as a headquar- Interest is keen through­ c) Need to take their drink with them Conversely, should students be respon- ters for the Delaware out the community during since they might become thirsty while sible for taking that first step to reach out Foreign Study Group. these last few days, while walking to the'next party. to residents? The stories were written the enterprising men, All joking aside, the solution to the The Building Responsibility Coalition, around a statement made women and young people, trash problem is not simple. a campus-community partnership to by Dr. Joseph H. Odell on who have taken part in the Anyone who has lived in Newark for reduce the harms caused by high-risk the eve of his sailing for campaign,.are making fmal some time (or not) recognizes the tension drinking, distributes guides to safe and France, last Saturday. desperate effort to capture that exists between students and residents. responsible parties for off-campus stu- This week, The Post the Silver Anniversary I often hear from students who do not dents. interviewed Dr. Walter Buick Sedan, which lures feel as though they are part of the commu­ The "party" guides include information Hullihen, president of the them as first prize. nity. on drinking responsibly, the signs of alco- University of Delaware, hoi poisoning and how to get help, alco- asking him for further Beloved doctor dies • Bachman is program director of the hoi-related laws in Newark and the range details about the proposed Yesterday afternoon Building Responsibility Coalition at the of potential fines, hosting a safe party, and building. when Dr. Henry G. M. University of Delaware. She lives in Dr. Hullihen stated that Newark with herfnmjQr •• I.' L'J.\\uiietftfC,HMAN, 7..... the s~ries reportin~ pro- _ , See. PAGES, 7 ~ , . =""""==~~a:.,uu~[lfu..lg <.1> ~ < Uu-JV ... vly '" • , ' \..> New office location: Suite 206, 168 Elkton Rd., Newark, DE 19711 OCTOBER 31, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 7 NEWARK Posr ·:· OPINION & COMMENTARY

LETIERS TO THE EDITOR Letter writer 'way off mark,' Newark Marine opines To: The editor how much she detested the Bush Mrs. Hegedus, am I "brain­ Foundation is able to provide the the Acme Market in Suburban Administration, wishes the public washed" for feeling so proud funds necessary for the research, Plaza for allowing us, as they From: 2nd Lt. Justin M. Bellman to keep up the Bush bashing, and when a young Philippino soldier prevention of sight disorders and have for many years, the use of 31st Marine Expeditionary " ... not to mention the loss of wants to take a picture with me or treatment for eye problems such their premises for this worth­ Unit, BLT 3/3 respect for America from around an elderly Indonesian woman as Diabetes Retinopathy, Macular while project. Somewhere near Singapore the world." wants to share a meal with me? Degeneration, Cataracts, Again, the Lions Club of During the past five months I I truly believe it's not brain­ Glaucoma and Low Vision, Brookside thanks you for the sup­ y name is Justin Bellman have been to several countries washing, it's merely Patriotism. because of your support. port you have given. Mand I am currently a 2nd around the world, training with We would also like to thank lieutenant and rifle platoon com­ their militaries, assisting in To: The editor mander in the United States humanitarian aid, and most Marine Corps, stationed aboard recently protecting President From: Lions Club of Brookside the USS Essex for six months as Bush during recent talks in the part of the 31st Marine south pacific region. he Lions Club of Brookside Good place to start Expeditionary Unit. Mrs. Hegedus' feeling toward T would like to thank the their hometowns, and for resi­ My home station is Third "us losing respect around the Newark community for their gen­ ..... BACHMAN, from 6 dents to involve students in the Marine Battalion, Third Marine world" is way off mark. erous financial support they have activities of the neighborhood Regiment-Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. President Bush is, in fact, given us during our recent fund most importantly, respecting and make them feel welcome. I am a resident of Newark and strengthening our allies while drive for the Lions Vision neighbors and residents. But someone has to take the have been my whole life, which gaining respect from their gov­ Research Foundation. The guides certainly are not first step. is why I love your newspaper. I ernment, militaries and local pop­ The financial help we receive the only answer, but they are a Hopefully, the result will be graduated from Newark High ulation. I know this because I goes to the Wilmer Eye Institute good place to start. students who are less likely to School in 1997 and in fact had have seen first hand. at John's Hopkins Medical Many would agree that the trash the streets, sidewalks and been Athlete of the Week a few Sure, I have encountered· Institution in Baltimore, Md., ultimate goal is for students to lawns of people they know and times. crowds of protesters in The which is the world's leading treat their adopted community like. I am writing in regards to Philippines and most recently in opthamology center for pioneer­ with the same respect they do Debbie Hegedus' Oct. 17 letter to Bali, but there were just as many ing research discoveries that have the editor headlined "Keep up the civilians and soldiers thanking us helped in the treatment and pre­ Bush Bashing." for our part in this war on terror­ vention of many eye diseases. In this short letter, she wrote ism. The Lions Vision Research Residents claim ·profit is motive rials through the heart of residen­ ..... PAGES, from 6 "Pages From The Past" tial New Castle County and into • Moon Bounce is compiled from early Newark is an effort to reduce risk • Candy & Prizes • Hay Rides and provide better service, Kollock quietly passed away, editions of the Newark • Food - • Clown & Balloons Newark lost one of its most faith­ according to one company offi­ Post and its forerunners cial. • Kiddie Rides • MBNA NASCAR & Antique Car ful public servants, and one of its by staffers. Efforts are most beloved and prominent citi­ Homeowners who overlook Ferris Wheel, Carousel, • Games for all ages made to retain original the trains from their dining room zens. Tubs-of-Fun, Twin Spin Death was not unexpected, as headlines and style in the windows claim profit is the main Dr. Kollock had been in a semi­ reprinting of these items. motive. conscious condition for several Comail's district superintend­ ent in Delaware, George Womer, First Assembly of God days, and for a number of years (2 blocks behind Wal-Mart) has been in very poor health. told a crowd of more than 100 despite weather problems. And people at West Park Elementary 290 Whitehall Rd., Elkton, MD 21921 apparently they are men of their School that his company was 410-398-4234 • Nov. 1, 1996 word. rerouting railcars carrying the PREE • PREE • PREE They're back toxic materials vinyl chloride, Rail safety or profits? propane and"butane gas, and eth­ and they're not happy ylene oxide from the railyards in Comail's plan to reroute train Listen up. Don't park in the lot cars loaded with hazardous mate- Edgemoor to Newark. at the Library Avenue Professional Building next to Newark High School unless you are going to a business in the ANTERIOR CRUCIATE office building. Is that plain LIGAMENT (ACL) INJURIES enough? The University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department Only three weeks ago, paren~ is conducting a research study of patients between the and teachers at the high school ages of 14 and 45 with a chronic ACL injury. Patients with complained about wholesale tow­ an ACL tear who have NOT had ACL surgery and notice a decline in their function or activity may be eligible to ing during school events. participate in this study. Employees of Fusco The study includes: Enterprises which owns the lot - Screening exam for eligibility said the company arranged tow­ - 10 sessions of a training program ing because vandalism was a - Testing sessions pre and post training, 6 month and 1 year time period problem there. You will be compensated for your time. Friday, Saturday, Sunday For more information please call Martha Callahan@ (302)831-6202 October 31, November 1 & 2 Ogletown ramps open Right on schedule, the east­ Twenty-one museum shops bound on-ramps for the Route in one convenient location. 273/0gletown interchange at Bring this advertisement Route 4 are opening for business for 50 cents off admission. today. DelDOT engineers previously made assurances that the project, due for completion by the end of 1991, ls' f>/&Udi.fig as plannedr J"A(I;E·& • NEWARI

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OUILOOK 4-H families make a difference d!f!k muij MrMailvS&at 1fJ;ettrs • Outlook is a weekly feature provided to Newark Post readers by the staff of the New NE HUNDRED AND FIFrY YEARS after construction, the Castle County Cooperative OIndependent Order of Oddfellows Oriental Lodge No. 1~ still Extension Office. owns the building at 63 East Main St. downtown, and still holds regular meetings on the second floor. . By AMY ESTEY First-floor tenants Newark Camera Shop and Sctssors Palace are the recognizable storefronts SPECIAL TO THE NEWARK POST where renovations are now taking place, but HIS past Saturday's upstairs is where the rich TMake A Difference Day history of the past comes gave 4-H'ers a chance to alive. make a BIG difference to a Meanwhile, a concert­ group of area residents. ed community effort led The residents of the to the building being Glenville area were flooded named an historic out last month as a result of a Delaware site. tropical storm followed several The national organiza­ days later by Hurricane Isabel. tion of the Oddfellows Although clean-up work granted a charter in 1847 has steadily progressed, these for the lodge in Newark. citizens are still counting their In 1850, local lodge mem­ losses. bers built the current hall. On Saturday, Oct. 25,4- The 50-member local H'ers in New Castle County organization continues to staffed the kitchen at St. donate money, and sup­ Mark's United Methodist port people or organiza­ Church where Glenville resi­ tions in need. dents have been eating hot The building was reno­ lunches since the flood. We vated in the 1950's and have also started a collection the storefront facade has of winter coats, hats, mittens, not changed until now. and scarves for the adults and AI Romagnoli, the owner of the camera shop since 1959 and past children who lost their coats to Noble Grand of the Oriental Lodge, determined about a year ago that the flood. the building needed repairs because of leaki_ng windows. Th~ up~ades Maureen Ernst, 4-H mom and renovations (expected to be completed m November) wtll bnng and volunteer extraordinaire, back some of the building's original charm, he said, without erasing its coordinated the efforts with St. historic character. Mark's, local businesses, and Also, a state historic marker yet to be placed on the building will families. highlight the lodge's historical significance. "After the storm we toured "It's not really a restoration, it's an upgrading," Romagnoli said. the Glenville area and the kids "The Oddfellows have kept the building up. They've always found wanted to know how they money to keep it up." could help the residents," Ernst said. "We found the people at St. Mark's and they welcomed • Historic marker the extra help." Even though Make A Romagnoli said he was approached by Vict~ria ~wen, a volu~teer Difference Day has come and with the Newark Heritage Alliance and local histonan, about trymg to gone, you <;an still make a dif­ get a state historic marker for the building. . ference. Bring your clean, gen­ Initially, lodge members declined the offer, assummg the process . tly used winter coats, hats, would impede renovation plans. When the lodge was assured the de~tg­ mittens, and scarves to the nation would not prevent the upgrades, members agreed to pursue his­ New Castle County Extension toric status. Office at 910 S. Chapel Street. "When they decided it was going to be a historic landmark, we Newark, right across from the decided to hire an architect and do it right," Romagnoli said. old Caldor store, during busi­ ness hours, Monday through Friday. Please mark your dona:­ tions for "Glenville Resid~~: Glenville residents also m:gu canned goods and microwave.: See OUTLOOK, 9 ...:' . 'l• •"'I [V,.~ 1? "\ll l "f . il I New' 'Ofnce 1uca ion: '>UiieA> ·· ' "'6L 6,"'' 168 Elkton Rd., ~~ewark, DE 1971'1 0cr6BER 31, 20{)3\ • NEWARK P0slf _. PAGE '9 NEWARK PosT ·:· THE ARTS Art museum exhibit·crosses many barriers HE Delaware Art Museum O'Keeffe, Charles Sheeler, in so many medias. Her answer T (DAM) is a wonderful Louise Nevelson, Joseph Stella, came back quickly, "Arranged museum in so many ways. Robert Rauschenberg, Japser thematically around the concepts They do, of course, have a mar­ Johns, Edward Kienholz, Bruce of home, the road, the city, social velous permanent collection of Conner, Kara Walker, Kerry politics, gender and sexual identi­ art. In addition they bring some James Marshall, Richard Prince, ty, the exhibition addresses vari­ interesting and unusual traveling THE Dorit Cypis, Mark Tansey, ous aspects of the American exhibits. One of these traveling Sherrie Levine and the list goes experience." Great answer and shows is my topic for today. It is on! the exhibit does as she promised. entitled "American Tableaux: Three items captured my The Delaware Art Museum is Selections from the Walker Arts attention. The first is George adding to is usually fine offering Center." Segal's environmental sculpture of tours during exhibitions with "American Tableaux" opened "The Diner" done from 1964 three weekend offerings now earlier this month and will be at through 1966. A photo of the through the January closing date. DAM through Jan. 4. This exhib­ work is included with this feature Every Saturday at 11 a.m. it from The Walker Arts Center in today. The second is Ed Rascha's "Discovery Tours" are offered. Minneapolis, Minnesota, exam­ works between the two world 23-foot-long accordion-fold book These tours highlight the perma­ ines and celebrates the narrative wars and just after the second. "Every Building on the Sunset This is a photo of an environ­ nent collection at the museum. tradition of 20th century If you are familiar with this Strip." My third selection is a mental sculpture by George Saturdays at noon there are American art. It is an offering I era in American art, the names of group of motion pictures which Segal, created between 1964 unreserved public tours of hope you get to enjoy in the next the following artists whose works include classic and experimental and 1966. It is one of more than "American Tableaux." This tour, two months while it is so close to are on display may whet your artist's films. This is truly an 70 works in many media done by as the name implies, concentrates us here in the Newark area. appetite to make the trip to eclectic exhibit! American artists now on display on the special exhibit I am writ­ The exhibit really crosses Wilmington to visit and enjoy the I questioned DAM's Lora at the Delaware Art Museum in ing about today. If you are not many barriers - generation, show. These artists include Englehart about how someone an exhibit called "American media, race and gender. Included Edward Hopper, Georgia would arrange such varied works Tableaux." See THE ARTS, 29 ....,_ are more than 70 paintings, installations, photographs, sculp­ tures and even movies by 40 prominent artists from the early New storefront has roots in building's past days of the last century through and has served on the planning ed together. today. The strength of this show .... ODDFELLOWS, from 8 • Oddfellows history is drawn from its selections of committee of the Newark These tradesmen were called Heritage Alliance. According to the Oddfellows odd fellows because they repre­ Solution to The Post Stumper Newark architect Mira Tovo He said the state Heritage Web site, the Independent Order sented an odd assortment of on Page 11. took on the task. She was shown Commission supports the renova­ of Oddfellows grew out of a long trades. The Independent Order of a photograph of the building pre­ tion of the Oddfellows lodge, and history of beneficial trade soci­ Oddfellows formed in 1810 as a D 0 L E 0 A I G A 0 C T S T E A D vious to the 1950's renovation, praised the Oddfellows for their p A eties. English merchant guilds of "mutually friendly society" offer­ AS IM 0 v U N I T DOD L M A which she used as the starting f L DO DE D B A S E M E N T A L A I N stewardship of the building. the 12th century trained "fel­ ing support, services, and social T 0 N G R A y AT S E A 0 N T 0 point for her design plans. "The Oddfellows have a S E AM p A A A 0 T L I N 0 Y lows" as daily wage earners or interaction to its members. S A C K WI S E D AM I N "When the Oddfellows saw strong sense of their history," journeymen. Tradesmen eventu­ Romagnali said he's not sure T A A I N T A A C K S I N B A C K y A A D the picture, they were inspired to RUM p H 0 T 0 s E L S E E L I E Bauemschmidt said. "Once a ally formed their own trade-spe­ why the Newark lodge was given ABE A E B U T A S H E S S L A T E give the building a facelift that marker goes on, people think cific guilds. But in smaller towns the name Oriental Lodge, but that WA L K L E S I V 0 A SA L S A reminisced its historic past," U L M I T S A H U T T 0 0 twice about tearing buildings with insufficient numbers of typically names were taken out of s 0 N I A 0 L I 0 0 BE WH E E Tovo said. "It's great to have a down." the Bible. He said the lodge holds G 0 N G S A A N E L f A U A E U AN workers from a single trade, p A WI S T E A N 0 D client who is historically con­ 0 f S L 0 E workers from many trades band- See ODFELLOWS, 29 ....,_ S T AU C K B y A E C E NT T 0 A N A 0 0 scious and wants to do things the A 0 S A "0 A E Y AN EW K E N Y A L E E A E 0 A H A B right way; not just the least T A A 0 L A T I N AN 0 N p E p A Z U R E M I 0 D L E 0 f N 0 WH E A E expensive way." L A P S E E E E A V E A T A I L 0 A The renovated fa~ade will E N T E .fl S S A H E A 0 A E E S E include an overhang dividing the Newark landmarks on national register first and second floors that will be very close to the original Newark properties on the Advisement Center in Old College St., built 1780. Caring for National Register of Historic District, built 1777. *Wllmlnaton Trust Co. Blllk. 82 E. Main building's facade. *George Evans House (Rees Hall), 5 W. St., built 1926. In designing the entrance, she Places include: Main St., built 1863. Edward R. Wilson HOUit, 521 S. neighbors took a more modem approach, *John Evans House (Raub Hall), W. College Ave., built 1860. but feels it is more inviting than "Acadellly .. Newark (Academy Main and North College Ave., built the previous entranceway and BuildinOl. East Main and Academy 1880. Demolished properties, pre­ important streets. built 1841. *ExchanQe Building, 154-158 E. Main more like the original entrance to Allltlltlle, Hoek and Ladder Co., St., bUilt 1880. viously listed on the National .... OUTLOOK, from 8 the building. Station 1, 26 Academy St., built 1890; *Green Mansion, 94-96 E. Main St., Register of Historic Places, When the renovations are and. state 2. 31 Academy St., buiH in built 1882. include: complete, the Oddfellows can 1922. *Memorial Hall, UD campus, built Deer Park Fann, 48 W. Park Pl., built in able meals such as instant soups, AHmH liMe, 50 W. Park Pl., built 1923. 1841, demolished 1984. rice bowls, and the like. detennine when and where the 1806. Meteer Store House, 325 Paper Mill *District Scllool No. 39, MunicipalpaJt­ Please do not bring frozen or historic marker will be installed, liMe, 166 W. Main St., built Road, built 1808. ing lot No. 1, built 1832, demollshecl refrigerated foods or perishables. and develop the text for it. 1840. James Morrow House, 1210 Ogletown 1995. 'The marker costs the com­ Road, built 1860. GranHe Mansion, 292 W.Main St., built Canned goods can be brought to *Newark Opera House, 95 E. Main St., 1844, demolished 1994. the Extension Office, too. Again, munity nothing, and costs the built 1885. State Theater, 39 E. Main St., built please mark them for "Glenville property owner nothing," said Newark passenger station, South 1929, demolished 1994. Owen. "We find a member of the College Ave., and Amtrak Conrail rail­ Residents." road, built 1877. We welcomed the opportunity legislature to put it in the bond *Old College Historic District, East Main to help this community in need bill, and it's enacted on the clos­ and College streets, U of D, built on this year's Make A Difference ing day of the legislative year." 1833,1888. That legislator was state Rep. *Old Fir1t PPirWtJesbYIInlllrtetrlrlln Cllurcll Day. Not only did we have a (Daugherty HafVThe Abbey), West chance to make someone's life a Stephanie Ulbrich, who helped Main Street, built 1868. little easier, we could also· reaf­ secure the $2,000 needed to pay *Old lltwark Comprebeaslvt Sclleol, finn the importance of caring for for the marker. The money covers 83 E. Main St., built 1884. our neighbors and, in that build a the cost of the marker and its ~1 ~~ewark Dell), 36 E. stronger community. installation. The Delaware Public 318 Harmony For more information on the Archives, a division of the -111'1· New Castle County 4-H Department of State, processes Program, please contact Amy the request and issues the marker. Estey at the New Castle County Newark resident Paul Extension Office, 831-8965 or Bauernschmidt works for the via e-mail at [email protected] -- _Delaware_ Heritage_ L-!JJ:ruo~~WL+ ~M~ PAGE 10 • NEWARK POST • OCTOBER 31, 2003 • 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 • www.ncbl.com/post/ • [email protected] versions THEATRE • EVENTS • EXHIBITS • NIGHTLIFE • MEETINGS

HALLOWEEN HAYRIDES 4, 5, and 6 p.m. at the door. Info., 453-0714. FRIDAY evening of family fun at White Clay Creek State ANTIQUE BOTTLE & COLLECTffiLE SHOW AND SALE 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Park. Many activities involving candy, so be sure to Singerly Fire Hall, Routes 279 & 213, Elkton. Info., 998-0690. bring a plastic pumpkin, bag, or pillowcase to collect JOHN REDA 12-3 p.m. Sinatra Sunday at Home Grown Cafe & Gourmet to you share! Face painting to anyone wearing orange Go, 126 E. Main Street. No cover. 266-6993. and purple. $5 per person, preregistration required, FREE SUNDAY MORNINGS Complimentary admission to enjoy the special 31 call 368-6900. exhibition Art of the American West, and a children 's Discovery Game at the CHRYSANTHEMUM FESTIVAL Through Nov. Brandywine River Museum. Info., 610-388-2700. 23. Daily programs, performances, demonstrations, and family activities at Longwood Gardens in • MONDAY, NOV. 3 Kennett Square. Info., 610-388-1000. CRABMEAT 8-11 p.m. Halloween-blues, rock and folk at Home Grown Cafe THE DRUMMERS OF WEST AFRICA 8 p.m. performance of powerful & Gourmet to Go, 126 E. Main Street. No cover. 266-6993. percussion at The Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. For N.C. WYETH HOUSE AND STUDIO TOUR Through Nov. 23. Come tour tickets call 652-5577. the house where Wyeth raised his extraordinary creative children and the LINE DANCING 1 p.m. beginner class; and 2 p.m. advanced class every studio in which he painted many of his memorable works of art. Tours will Monday at Newark Senior Center. 737-2336. depart from the Brandywine River Museum. Info., 610-388-1197. ROCKEFELLER COLLECTION Through Feb. 1. One of the most signifi­ ArLoNcwoon • TUESDAY, NOV. 4 cant collections of American paintings in the world from San Francisco's de Young Museum at Winterthur, An American Country Estate. Info, 888-4600. Longwood Gardens presents the Stars of the Chinese LITTLE FEAT 8 p.m. acoustic concert at The Grand Opera House, 818 N. SAMUEL BECKETT: A CELEBRATION Through Dec. 19. Exhibition of Golden Dragon Acrobats, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1- Market St., Wilmington. Tickets and info., 652-5577. works by one of the twentieth century's most acclaimed writers at the 2, at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets to the Acrobats' University ofDelaware's Morris Library. Info., and directions, 831-2231. shows are $15 for adults and $5 for children, and these FLYING ON INSTRUMENTS 8-!1 p.m. at Home THE FELLOWS Through Dec. 31. Exhibit showcasing contemporary glass tickets include general gardens admission. Call 610- WEDNFSDAY Grown Cafe & Gourmet to Go, 126 E. Main Street. works by past and current CGCA fellowship recipients at Wheaton Village 388-1000 ext. 100 to reserve seats. No cover. 266-6993. · in New Jersey. Info., 856-825-6800. LILLY TOMLIN 8 p.m. comedic performance at LAND OF ICE, HEARTS OF FIRE Through Dec. 14. Rare Canadian Inuit The Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., drawings from the Frederick and Lucy S. Herman Native American Art musicians in a fast-paced kaleidoscopic showcase at the Bob Carpenter Wilmington. Info. and tickfets, 652-5577. Collection at the University Gallery, !14 Old College. For more information, Center. Info., 831-2577. ARTFUL LIVING Through Jan. 4. Exhibition call831-8242. BAY APPRECIATION DAYS Through tomorrow. Music, workboat races 5 showcasing paintings and decorative aits from the A SENSE OF PLACE Through tomorrow. Exhibition of paintings by artist watermen's demonstrations, face paintings and more at Sandy Point State home of Sewell C. Biggs at the Biggs Museum in Louise Clearfield at The Station Gallery on Kennett Pike in Greenville. Park at the foot of the Bay Bridge in Maryland. Free admission to the event Dover. Free and open to the public. Info., 302-674- Info., 654-8638. and a free park & shuttle at Rt. 50 across from the park. Info., 4!0-269- 2111. 6622. BINGO 12:45 p.m Wednesdays at Newark Senior Center. Lunch available for CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW !0 a.m.- WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL Noon live jazz music, wine sampling and semi­ $2.25/platter at !1 :45 a.m. 737-2336. SATURDAY 3 p.m. Over 50 tables of the area's fmest dealers at nars, and cooking demonstrations at Dover Downs. Info., 800-7!1-5882. Aetna Fire Hall, Route 273 West, across from the FLYING ON INSTRUMENTS 8-!1 p.m. at Home Grown Cafe & Gourmet NESTLINGS WALKING 9:30a.m. for children 6 Newark Post Office. $2 admission, children 12 and to Go, 126 E. Main Street. No cover. 266-6993. 'fH:uRsDAY weeks-18 months. Touch feathers fur, crinkly leaves under free. SATURDAY TOURS !0 and !1 a.m. Tours on varying exhibits at Delaware and soft moss while taking in the sights an scents of THE DAVID ENGLISH TRAIL 10 a.m. hike tak­ Art Museum, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington. Free. Info, 571-0220. the outdoors at Brandywine Creek State Park. $2. ing you through the autumn forest and golden fields 655-5740. 1 to learn how the landscape has changed through time • SUNDAY, NOV. 2 OKTOBERFEST Every Thursday. Special menus by examining old roads, ruins, and a mystery struc­ featuring German cuisine at Iron Hill Brewery & ture at White Clay Creek State Park. Space is limit- BARBARA PRUGH 3 p.m. concert of solo trumpet repertoire with piano in 6 Restaurant, 147 E. Main Street. For more info., call ed. Reservations, 368-6900. Bayard Sharp Hall ·at the comer of Elkton Rd. and West Delaware Avenue. 266-9000. ~ COMEDY CABARET 9:30 p.m. From Showtime at the Apollo, Coleman Info., 831-2577. HAWK MIGRATION Selected Saturdays and Green; from Comedy Central, John Kensil; with special guest emcee Martha COLLECTIBLES !0 a.m. - 3:30p.m. show and sale at Aetna Fire Hall, Main L---~~~~~-'. Thursdays through Nov. 29. 8:30 a.m. hawk identifi­ Gay at Air Transport Command, 143 N. DuPont Hwy., New Castle, $15 Street. Info., 438-0967. cation and observation at White Clay Creek State Park. Binoculars needed. cover. Info., 652-6873. BASKET BINGO Doors open at 1 p.m. for 20 games of basket bingo with A limited number of binoculars will be available by reservation. 368-6900. CALLIOPE VIII 8 p.m. one-of-a-kind concert featuring over 400 student Longaberger baskets as the prize at the Newark Elks Lodge, 42 Elks Trail. Sponsored by the Stage Lights Dance Theater. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 See HAPPENINGS, 11 ..... MEETINGS

Observatory, Greenville for adults and stu­ dents 5th grade and above. $2 for adults and $1 per student. Reservations required. 654-6407. OYSTER DREDGING EXCURSION Selected dates through Nov. 24. Experience life aboard a working skipjack, working with a crew dredging for oysters onboard the Skipjack Martha Lewis. For informa­ tion and reservations, call 410-3984078. UP ON THE ROOFTOP 7 p.m. lecture on how to bring inspiration back into your gar­ den at Longwood Gardens. Info., 610-388- 1000. TOM WENZEL 4 p.m. lecture discussing Curricular Reform in Analytical Chemistry, 214 Brown Laboratory on The Green of UD's campus. Info., 831-1247. PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS 6-8 p.m. workshop providing an overview of educa­ tional rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Act at New Ark United Church of Christ, 300 E. Main Street, free. Pizza and drinks will be served. To register, call 366-0152. MHA DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Support group spon­ sored by Mental Health Association in Delaware. Free. To protect privacy of mem- t2r: .....\ .. L'b'J.,~L·.';,;r, • ~ ... l '-1'· i.J ... . •0 ,

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$20/month. 737-2336. • THURSDAY, NOV. 6 Scrounge, Perkins Student Center, Academy BLUEGRASS/OLDTIME JAM 7:30-10 p.m ...... MEETINGS, from 10 FAMILY CIRCLES 5:30p.m. Wednesdays at Street. Info., 831-2396. Thursdays at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Newark Senior Center. 658-5177. GARDENING WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHT South College Avenue. Any skill level wel­ SCRAPBOOKING 7-9 p.m. at Glasgow MOMS CLUB/BEAR 9:30 a.m. first 7-9 p.m. workshop with Frank Ebright at the NEWARK MORNING ROTARY 7-8:15 a.m. come. Bring your own instrument. Refonned Presbyterian Church, Summit Wednesday of month at 345 School Bell Rd., College of Agricultural Sciences Fisher every Thursday at the Blue & Gold Club, Bridge Road, Glasgow. Nursery, $2/child. Bear. Info. 832-2604. Greenhouse, UD Ag College. For more info., Newark. For infonnation, call 737-1711 or Info, call 834-GRPC. call 831-COOP. 737-0724. DJVORCECARE 6:30-8:30 p.m. support LOCAL BAND NIGHT 9 p.m. at the group meeting at Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 308 Possum Park Rd., Newark. Info. 737-7239. Join us for our RAISE THE RID ~URTAIN DN THE ZDD3-ZDD'I SEASON! • WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 RECYCLING PUBLIC ADVISORY COUN­ CIL 1-5 p.m. meeting to discuss the devel­ opment of a recommended strategy for IOO'h increasing the diversion of recyclable from It~ Delaware's residential solid waste stream at Celebration ~· ·· ~ the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Aquatic Resource Education Center, Route 9, east of Smyrna. CONSTITUENT MEETING 7 a.m. first and w~·ve iust opened our third Wednesdays of the month. Rep. Melanie George of the 5th District and Rep. IOOth Portrait Studio • John Viola of the 26th District will meet for morning coffee and discuss a wide variety of Ancl we're celebratinc~ concerns with constituents at the Bob Evans * Restaurant at Governor's Square in Bear. DIVORCECARE 7 p.m. Separated/divorced Across the Countrvf persons meet at Praise Assembly, 1421 Old Baltimore Pike. Info. 737-3544. GRIEFSHARE 7 p.m. seminar and support group every week for those who have lost someone close to them at Praise Assembly, "Noises Off is the funniest 1421 Old Baltimore Pike. Info. 737-5040. comedy I have ever seen! NEWARK DELTONES 7-10 p.m. at Newark Brilliantly written, you laugh United Church of Christ, Main Street. Info. www.kiddiekandids.com 737-4544. until you hurt!" LA LECHE LEAGUE 9:45 a.m. first Located inside Joel Siegel, WABC-TV Wednesday of the month. meeting and dis­ cussion on breast-feeding and mothering at BABIES )I~US the Bible Fellowship Church in Newark. The Baby Superstore' Info. 838-9444. BroadWaV's hit TAl CID 2:30 p.m. Wednesday or Monday; II: 15 a.m. Friday, at Newark Senior Center. 1317 New Churchmans Rd. larce about alarcel Newark 302-455-0142 • ..... HAPPENINGS, from 10 NDUEHBER 1~-za~ ZDD3 LET'S DANCE CLUB 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. Bring partner and dance to DJ '"~•r:atitJ'" Portrait Savincs until ShowTickets: $11-$17 and Big Band Music at Newark Senior For tickets or information call the box office at 410-287-1037. Center. Info., 737-2336. November lt»thr Easily accessible from 1-95. Plenty of free, well-lit parking. BEGINNER LINE DANCE 6 p.m. begin­ ner classes at the Newark Senior Center. America's Favorite Chilclren's Portrait Studio 1'.:1 Commumty Cultural Center I Cecil Commumty College Info. 737-2336. ~One Seahawk Drive I North East. MD 21901 rightHERE ... rightNOW PAGE 12 • NEWARK POST • OCTOBER 31, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 • www.ncbl.com/post/ • [email protected]

EDUCATION NEWS FOR NEWARK FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS Pulask·i plan· pays off By ROBIN BROOMALL

NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER

EACHER Winifred Grant Tsees about 40 children every day. That's not unusual for a teacher. But her stu­ dents come in small groups of five to seven for 35-minute ses­ sions five times a week. Grant's position as a reading resource teacher is just one part of Principal George Steinhoff's plan to help the struggling read­ ers at Casimir Pulaski Intermediate School in Wilmington. At a recent school board meet­ ing, Steinhoff presented his school improvement plan to address the "academic review" rating the school was given under the No Child Left Behind pro­ gram. Previously the school had been rated "superior" but failed to make adequate progress in just one of 35 areas, thereby putting it in the lesser academic review cat­ egory. The one category that slipped was in language arts for African­ NEWARK POST PHOTO BY ROBIN BROOMALL American students. Students working on reading comprehension every day in small groups have already shown improve­ Phase one of Steinhoff's plan ment. Front from left, are: Jacob Siekierda, Anieshea Green, Cherie Boyer. Back row from left, are: called for placing a full-time Akgr'a Smith, Winifred Grant, and Marcus Foster. reading specialist at every grade level, challenging the bilingual Most elementary schools will dren who scored below the aver­ comprehension and phonics. students and continuing to build have one reading specialist serve age in the DSTP tests last spring. Previously these students were on differentiated instruction to the entire school. Instruction is .tailored to individ­ not individually identified as suit their levels and needs. These reading specialists work ual needs that match grade level daily with small groups of chil- standards, focusing on reading See PULASKI, 13 .....

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DRIAN Bateman, a A sixth grader at Pulaski Intermediate, was selected by Principal George Steinhoff as this cb#dr(ln are solving the week's Student of the Week. question$ in, their own way," Adrian had a tough grade Fredericks explained. "All lev­ last year els, from special ed to advanced but made are,having fun." Some children a pointed like working with large num- . effort to bers, some like square roots. improve They are all starting to think." and make .The math program taught at this year Marshall and several other ele­ his best. mentary schools in the Christina His Djstrictis investigative learn­ daily the rote method commit­ by; ment to model Bateman behavior makes him a role model for other students. Steinhoff said Bateman now "gives 100 percent." New office location: Suite 206, 168 Elkton Rd., Newark, DE 19711 OCTOBER 31, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 13 NEWARK POST •!• IN THE NEWS

Open house By ROBIN BROOMALL out the country. lists of colleges and lots of ques­ The Christina District was the tions. Monday at DCAD Christina NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER first in Delaware to require the As part of their vocational The Delaware College of Art test for the three grades. Red services, the Rotarians spoke to and Design, 600 N. Market St., OR the first time in the Clay and Brandywine Districts the students about their particular Wilmington, will hold their FChristina School District all later made the same decision. careers, what type of classes they leads ninth, 1Oth, and 11th The results of the tests will be annual Fall Portfolio Day and would need, the best schools to Open House on Monday, Nov. 3, graders took the PSAT exams, used to evaluate each student's apply to, the pros and cons of beginning at 9:30 a.m. for stu­ while seniors from the three high abilities and create an academic their professions, and what level dents interested in attending the the schools attended a program for their remaining high of salaries to expect after gradua­ college, beginning in January or College/Career Fair pn Tuesday, school career. tion. September 2004. Oct. 21. · At the same time the seniors Before the seniors went off to The event offers the prospec­ way As part of Superintendent Dr. for the three high schools attend­ visit the representatives from the tive students the opportunity to Joseph Wise's initiative to move ed a college/career fair at the military, trade schools and two learn more about the school's the students into a higher level of Bob Carpenter Center, with 50 and four-year colleges and the associate degree program and Underclassmen academics and prepare them for colleges and trade schools from business professions, Wise tour the facilities. take PSAT's the SAT exams in 11th and 12th all over the East Coast participat­ encouraged the students to focus To register, call 622-8000, or grades, all underclassmen were ing, along with approximately 15 on the purpose of the day and be visit www.dcad.edu required to take the test, at the members of the Newark Morning passionate about gathering infor­ expense of the district, during Rotary Club. mation that can impact their lives. school hours. Typically, students In preparation for the event, District administrators were must pay the registra~on fee the seniors spent time in their pleased with the enthusiasm and Plan working themselves for the test that usual­ homerooms and special assem­ level of interest of the students, ly is given on a Saturday. blies doing career related and according to Dr. Sandra However, special exams were college guidance activities. They Countley, director of student at Pulaski administered on Oct. 21 through- arrived at The Bob with prepared services. ~PULASKI, from 12 needing additional help. Just six weeks into the school Memorization out, fun math's in at Marshall year, Steinhoff and the reading resource teachers are seeing a In school the students will see cards in pockets for the answers the way she was taught. difference in the children. ~MATH, from 12 and think about a problem. Then and the child's name and room "I tell the parents to just talk it ''The children are more atten­ they will take it outside the class­ number. Krayon Kid, the school out with their child. Have a con­ tive, they're thinking more and regardless of their different room and share it with their fam­ mascot, replies to the student on versation, ask questions, think their memory skills are improv­ strengths, cultural backgrounds ilies. Now it becomes a game. the back of the answer card. about it and guide their child. But ing," said Grant. and language, an opportunity to For example, the charts Even on the playground, the don't do it for them." The students also appreciate explore problems in depth, find Fredericks hangs in the corridors students see charts hanging on Learning the investigative the extra attention they get in the several solutions to the problem, might have the question "What the school doors with questions approach to math is an asset small group setting. and invent their own strategies comes in 3's?" Traffic lights. about shapes, angles and colors. when taking the DSTP exams. "Our struggling readers will and approaches, rather than rely Prongs on a plug. Math now Math is everywhere. According to Fredericks only the admit that meeting daily as part on memorized procedures. becomes something they see Do the parents get it? Not at first 20 minutes of the test is of a small group of students with "Memorization and fluency rather than something they just first. timed. The remaining two half­ a reading specialist has increased are two different things," memorize. "I spend hours on the phone," days are all about cognitive and their confidence and skill level Fredericks said. "You don't have "It can get compulsive," said Fredericks, admitting she perceptual learning. with reading comprehension, and to use multiplication tables to fig­ Fredericks said. "Soon you can't really didn't understand it herself "As long as you are teaching this leads to increased success ure out 'nine times five' but you help but look for objects that fit until she taught it several times. investigatively, math is a puzzle. across the full curriculum," can use blocks of squares and the categories." Then it started to make sense. Explore and you're on your Steinhoff added. play games where the factors are Riddles are written on smaller It was what she had been doing way," Fredericks added. Pulaski School has an enroll­ used." charts on the corridor walls, with all her life, just in reverse from ment of more than 500 students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades, with 15 percent identi­ fied as bilingual. Trucks to Trailers we've pot your parts and accessories Hitches While You Wait 4ND THE BEST PHI-...~.

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It is nership jammed the second floor end of summer but the one block northeast of Trolley otthe Deer Park Tavern on Oct 23 Delaware Center for Horticulture Square and Delaware Avenue on is offering programs into North Dupont Street, behind the to celebrate the city-university· - November. Happy Harry's store. business coaUtion's 5th anniver­ On tap for the center in For more information or to sary. Businesspeople networked. November are several recreation­ register for events call 302-658- al and educational events, geared 6262 or visit www.dehort.org. lbe Banned" played, some toward providing knowledge danced. and others hoped to win people can put to use in their own environments. The center is a one of the many door prizes. nonprofit organization that exists Proposals to help improve the quality of life through promoting knowledge and appreciation of gardening, due Nov. 11 horticulture, and the environ­ ment. HE Delaware Women's The series of events kicked off TConference invites women Oct. 18, but continues with a artists from Delaware to Saturday, Nov. 1 walking tour of participate in three art opportuni­ Hagley Museum property's Great ties related to the 20th anniver­ Trees. The 10 a.m. to noon walk­ sary conference set for March 3 ing tour will be led by Hagley's in Newark. Supervisor of Gardens and In addition, there will be a Grounds Richard Pratt and is lim­ three-week, juried fine art exhib­ ited to 20 participants. Pratt will it held at the Newark Arts provide commentary on some of Alliance's Grainery Stati~m in the historic trees on the 235 acre Newark, from Feb. 25 to March property. 13; a one-day juried craft show The cost is $14 for non DCH held at Clayton Hall; and, a lim­ members and $9 for DCH mem­ ited · edition art piect< commis­ bers. sioned in advance and sold at the On Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9 conference. a.m. to noon, the DCH will host a Proposals for the commis­ "Create Your Own Masterpiece" sioned piece are due Tuesday, 'Nutcracker' returns watercolor painting class led by Nov. 11, and applications for the Holly Burnett. The cost is $34 for art or craft show are due Dec. 15. HE Newark-based Dela­ meet the costumed cast. Tickets will be making her debut as DCH members and $46 for non Artists wishing to learn more T ware Dance Company are $5 for children and $7 for "Clara." Jillian Barrell will debut members with space limited to about any of these art opportuni­ returns to the stage this hol­ adults. as the Snow queen, and will part­ 18. register by Nov. 3. ties should contact fine art chair iday season to perform its classic An exceptional cast of some ner with Kevin Aubin. Also Terry Foreman, 731-5801, or at version of The Nutcracker on of Delaware's most talented returning this year will be Scott [email protected] to Dec. 6 and 7 at the John dancers will be joined on the F. Mason, who will play the role obtai!\ an artist application. Dickinson Theater on Milltown stage by several noted guest of Herr Drosselmayer; Alex The Delaware Women's Road. The performances begin artists. Allyson Cohen returns to Erikson who will play dual roles Conference is an annual one-day Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m~ and 7 the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy as the street ·vendor, Herr conference held at Clayton Hall p.m. and will conclude with a for her 9th year. Cohen is on the Verminwerdin, and King Rat; the first Saturday of March. Sunday, Dec. 7 matinee perform­ faculty of the Delaware Dance and Tracy Friswell-Jacobs, who The 20th Anniversary confer­ ance at 2 p.m. Company. Thomas Bell, will will play dual roles as Freda ence theme is "Reflections, 20 Tickets range from $18 to $26 dance the role of the Cavalier and Hites and Queen Rat. Years of Celebrating Women." each, with special children's -partner with Miss Cohen. For tickets, call the Delaware The 2004 guest speaker· will prices and group discounts. Also Nazomi Suga, of Tokyo, Japan, Dance Company, 738-2023, or be actress Rita Moreno. offered is a special Sugar Plum will return to perform the title visit the Web site at Tea to be held on Saturday, start­ role of the Nutcracker Prince and www.delawaredance.org and • Info: www.delawarewomen.org ing at 11:30 a.m. where you can dance with Erin Wasmund, who print out an order form. ' · fresh moves. new music. 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Contreras­ Woomer- Stubblebine Pamela Kaye Woomer and Charles Haig Stubblebine III were Vari united in marriage Jan. 11, 2003, Golden anniversary during a candlelight, traditional cer­ Judi and Joe Vari, of Newark, emony at White Clay Creek have announced the engagement ANET Ann (Lazarsky) and Presbyterian Church, Newark. Rev. of their son, Thomas (T.J.) Vari to JArthur James Angelo, Jr. Richard Pfeil officiated. Andreina Contreras of of Newark celebrated their The bride is the daughter of John Barquisimeto, Venezuela. 50th anniversary on Friday, and Lee Woomer Jr. of Bear. She was given· away at the ceremony by The groom-to-be is a 1997 Oct. 10, 2003. graduate of Newark High School her father. The maid of honor was They were married, right, Amy Broomall of Wilmington, a and a 2001 graduate of the in St. Stanislaus Church in University of Delaware. childhood friend of the bride. Minersville, Pa., in 1953. Bridesmaids were Julie Harris of Currently, he works as a man­ She is retired from the Enfield, Conn. and Barbi Trotto of ager ofT.G.I.Fridays in Madison, Christina School District. He Newark, sisters of the bride, Heather Wise. is retired from the Medical Stefina of The bride-to-be attends Center of Delaware. B e a r , Edgewood College and will Their children are Mike Christine graduate with her M.B.A. in Andreina Contreras and Thomas Howe of (T.J.) Vari Angelo of Dover; James Bear, and December. Angelo, and Arthur K. Angelo, An April wedding is planned. Julia Sarver both of Newark. They have six of Moyock, grandchildren. · N.C., all The couple, along with 50 friends of Polaski­ close friends and family, cele­ the bride. brated the happy occasion at The flower girls were DiJoseph the Caufiled House in with an anniversary trip to Bellevue State Park on Oct. 11. Cassie Fred and Mary Jean Polaski, Cancun, Mexico. Harris of The couple celebrated the Enfield, of Newark, have announced the milestone in their marriage engagement of their daughter, Conn. and Alii Trotto of Newark, both nieces of Jennifer Polaski, to Anthony J. the bride. (A.J.) DiJoseph Jr., the son of Zieglers celebrate The best man was Dan Anthony and Mary Ann Stubblebine of Newark, brother of DiJoseph of Lincoln University, 40th anniversary the groom. Ushers were Haig Pa. Family and friends gath­ Stubblebine of Newark, father of the The bride-to-be is a 1994 ered in Hockessin on groom, Richard Bitner of Aston, Pa., graduate of Newark High School friend of the groom, Brian Cretty of Saturday, Oct. 18, to honor and a 1998 graduate of Lehigh Newark, friend of the groom, and Dave and Patsy Ziegler, right, Long Le of Houston, Texas, friend of University. Anthony J. (A.J.) DiJoseph Jr. with a surprise party, hosted She is a civil engineer for the groom. and Jennifer Polaski by their sons, David and The bride is a graduate of Advanced GeoServices Corp. of Jason. Glasgow High School and the West Chester, Pennsylvania. Technology. The event celebrated the University of Delaware. The groom, She is also the assistant coach He is an HVAC technician for Zieglers' 40th wedding son of C. Haig and May Stubblebine for Newark High School R&D Construction of Kennett anniversary, which was Jr., of Newark, is a 1995 graduate of Women's Swimming and Diving Square, Pa. James Grove. He joined the United He is also vice president and Tuesday, Oct. 21. States Air Force in 2001. He served team. The couple was married in The groom-to-be is a 1992 1st assistant engineer for the in Operation Enduring Freedom in 1963 at St. John The Beloved graduate of Avon Grove High Avondale Fire Company. 2001. He is currently stationed at Chapel in Wilmington. They School and a 1999 graduate An October wedding is Charleston Air Force Base in of have lived in Newark for 40 Charleston, S.C. the Pennsylvania College of planned. "Christkindl-Markt" F/he /7()1fij' .C/U,(!fht 9liut.fe Presents Holiday on the Sassafras German Christmas Festival Sat. Nov. 8, 11-5 PM PeaturinB··· German Homemade Food, of 'T'urner•s runfimited Eat In or Take Out c'Jeadf!E Cakes & "Stollen", Delaware Jt!~=-• and~(kton P(orist Handmade Knits & Crafts Open Year Round Imported Gifts, Clothing, Laneh &: Dinner Raffle, White Elephant, Celebrate Your Next Event Music and Folkdancing With Us!! Santa Claus at 3:30 PM ....,.1'1uandaJ Ia Free Admission & Parking lADIES NICIIT at Tlae Bole ba tlae Wall Delaware Saengerbund J..adle• DrlaiQI 112 price. 49 Salem Church Road CONSISTENTLY PLEASING OUR Info: 302-366-9454 CUSTOMERS FOR 20 YEARS. Historic Chesapeake City Make a note ... 41 0-885-5040 Our new address is: Toll Free 1-877-582-4049 14028 Augustine Herman Highway www.boyordhouse.com 168 Elkton Road Georgetown, MD 21930 A Bayard House Gift Certificate is Newark, DE 19711 Always m Good Taste (410) 648-5200 www.kittyl

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UP FRONT, from 1 Street gives you a quick update onlookers peered through round one wet sidewalk patch to anoth­ years without success.) on what's happening downtown holes in a fence that surrounded er repairing the damage done by He expounded, "People At first glance, it seemed like but it's nothing like walking its the construction site. passers-by. 'round here just don't watch simply a not-too-pretty element length. Gene Danneman, who runs where they're walking." of the Boston-to-Richmond My wife, Linda, who arises Copy Maven, told me it was only "Do they in New York?" I "metroplex" that my Weekly each morning earlier than God minutes after the cement had Reader told me about when I was UT my favorite••• recent Main asked. himself, and friends walk a good B Street experience was on a been poured that morning in front "Yeah," he replied, "if they in elementary school. part of Main Street each morning of her store that one of her But company president Tom Thursday. didn't they'd be dead, killed by before 7 a.m. She, the power employees noticed a large shoe one of those towel-headed taxi Bradlee took me down Main Construction workers previ­ walker, not me, the newsman, print inches deep into the fresh drivers." Street. It was a sunny, warm ously had jack-hammered away knows fust any changes in the sidewalk squares at dozens of concrete. Blocked cars started sounding April day and I was hooked. streetscape. locations downtown. It was Vinny to the rescue. their horns. The direction of Spending my entire career in The shoe print disappeared. That Thursday was the day Vinny's responses spurred me to community journalism has clear­ As the traffic backed up ly taught me that any town with a when new cement was poured wrap up the conversation. ECENTLY,••• I had a few and sculpted to restore the side­ behind his gray-hued truck with As he tossed a pylon into his bustling town center is a lively R its warning lights blinking, I place where community papers opportunities to stroll Main walk. truck, I shouted one last question Street. I took in the sights quizzed Vinny as if I was inter­ to Vinny. "So, do you like it here like this can prosper in spite of About 4 p.m., I encountered viewing the President. modem-day challenges. leisurely. Vinny, a construction worker in Newark?" One amusing observation was from New York City (he had the "So, how long have you been "Yeah, nice sigh.ts," Vmny the attention drawn to the digging accent), outsiqe Charlie B . fixing concrete graffiti today?" I said as he glanced at an incredi­ and pouring of the cement base­ Travels. · asked. bly tanned 19-year-old woman OME people••• complain about ment of the new Cafe Napoli I struck up a conversation with "All day," Vinny grumbled, "I wearing hip-buggers who was SNewark's traffic. I don't. building to the left of Wilmington Vinny as he was traveling along didn't even have time for a walking by. Of course, when I'm in a rush Trust. Main Street (and tying up traffic) chew." (I imagined the visual of Then he added, "But you sure to get to the bank before it closes, At lunch times most days last picking up pylons that had Vinny sitting on the wall outside have a lot of stupid people here." I wish I could breeze my way week, you nearly had to fight for marked the curing cement. the Academy Building girl watching and spitting.) westward. a spot behind the chain-link fence Vinny, who I don't suspect • When not watching where he s But the heavy, even though to watch the excavation. will be the person to discover the "What did you have to repair walking on Main Street, the much of it is through traffic, is a Admissions could have been cure for cancer, took one look at most frequently?" I wondered, writer is publisher of this and two sure sign of vitality. You don't sold. me, made eye contact and quick­ trying to determine if it was other Delaware newspapers that have to travel far to find towns I was reminded of one of the ly announced that he was intended graffiti or simply mis­ are headquartered in Newark. that have no traffic problems in first books I ever read. I don't exhausted. 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PoSTGAME St. Mark's NEWARK GIRlS WIN FuGHf A1TfLE Top ranked stays teams set unbeaten to square off Spartans face Friday night Jackets in Halloween matchup By MARTY VALANIA By JOE BACKER NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER My advice to all those going to Friday night's St. St. Mark's senior quarterback Mark's-Newark football Joe Wright tossed three touch­ game at Hoffman Stadium down passes to three different -get there early if you receivers, and his team's stingy want to parking spot any­ defense had five takeaways, in where near the school. the Spartan's 41-7 route of There should be an Catholic Conference opponent awful lot of people that St. Elizabeth, Friday night at plan on going to this game Wilmington's Baynard Stadium. and why The Spartans are now 6-0 on wouldn't the season, and are outscoring they? opponents by an average score of The 35-6 per game. St. Elizabeth, weather is usually a strong contender in supposed to Division II, dropped to 1-5, the be great for Viking's slowest start in many this late in years. the year and St. Mark's coach Vinne Scott the two Valania said his quarterback's 17-for-26, schools have 202-yard passing performance two of the larger fan bases helped fuel the victory. in the state. And, oh yeah, "Joey always astonishes both teams are undefeated me. He gets rid of the ball so and ranked No. 1 and No. quickly, and yet it's so easy to 2 in the state. receive," he said. It should be an awe­ Scott admitted the Spartans some night for high school have plenty of weapons on football fans. offense. St. Mark's entered the Wright's first touchdown of season as the consensus the game came early in the sec­ choice as the team to beat ond quarter, on a 13-yard pass to in the state. The Spartans running back Jonathan Heydt. have done nothing to deter St. Elizabeth scored its only those thoughts. touchdown on the next posses­ They are undefeated sion. and have looked good in The Vikings' drive was high­ compiling that 6-0 record. lighted by the running of Joe St. Mark's has outscored Barbato and Matt Stasio, and its opponents by a margin several catches by Jason of 35-6. Norvell. The drive was kept alive The Spartans can throw by some clutch plays on third the ball well with Joey down, and a big gamble on Wright at quarterback. fourth down near the goal line. They also have a strong That's when St. E quarterback running game with Billy Parag found Stasio in the Jonathan Heydt leading the back of the end zone for a 9-yard way. And, as usual, the scoring strike, and the 7-7 tie. Sparta11s sport a strong Once the Vikings tied the defense. score, the Spartans put the ball in That, however, doesn't the air with great success. St. mean that Newark should­ NEWARK POST PHOTO BY SCOTI MCALLISTER Mark's took the lead for good on n't bother showing up. If a 23-yard TD pass from Wright The Newark High volleyball team finished the Flight A season wit~ a perfect 14-0 record and w~n to Tim Smith with 1:18 until the there's one thing the the conference crown . The Yellowjackets earned the No. 11 seed m the state tournament and Will Yellowjackets have proved half. play Friends Friday night at William Penn. The turning point of the game See POST GAME, 20 may have come after Smith's

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In the 112 seasons of football mark is just the seventh time in at the University of Delaware, UD history that the Blue Hens there have been some big wins. have begun the season with eight On Saturday, the Fightin' Blue straight wins. Hens added another to the list. Navy, which owns a win over Germaine Bennett rushed for No. 25 Air Force earlier this sea­ 81 yards and the game-winning son, fell to 5-3 with the loss and touchdown Despite falling had its three-game winning behind by two touchdowns mid­ streak snapped. The Midshipmen way through in the first quarter, entered the game with the No. 1 Delaware took advantage of rushing offense in 1-A, averaging three turnovers and rallied to 321.3 yards per game. However, knock off Navy, 21-17, spoiling the Delaware defense held Navy Homecoming for the to just 180 yards rushing, 58 of Midshipmen and a crowd of which came on Navy's opening 34,982, the second-largest crowd possession. Delaware has ever played in front Navy had one last chance to of. win in the final seconds. A pass Delaware, ranked No. 2 in interference penalty on 4th-and-9 The Sports Network 1-AA Top gave Navy a first down at the 25, defeated an NCAA 1-A oppo­ Delaware 39. Navy quarterback nent for the first time in nearly 11 Craig Candeto completed a pass years. The win was UD's first to Jason Tomlinson to the over a I-A team since October 24, Delaware 14 with nine seconds to 1992 when it defeated Navy, 37- go. Candeto then spiked the ball 21, in Annapolis. Ironically, that to stop the clock with six seconds win was on Navy's Homecoming remaining. Candeto threw for Day, as well. Tomlinson in the end zone on the "We had a great opportunity next play, but Dave Camburn today," said Delaware coach deflected the pass in the end zone K.C. Keeler after the game. as time expired. "We're in a national venue, in front of a great crowd and some Up to No.2 people didn't think we had a chance. But we hung in there and The Blue Hens moved up to got a great win. No. 2 in the 1-AA poll this week "We put some things in the - behind only McNeese State. (defensive) package this week Delaware received 21 first place that we didn't do last week votes while McNeese got 80. against Rhode Island that we Villanova, which was ranked thought we could do looking at No. 2, fell 19-14 to the Navy films. I can't say Massachusetts and dropped to enough about (defensive coordi­ No. 7 in the poll. UMass moved nator) Dave Cohen and that up to No.4. defensive staff. They did a great "I have no feeling either way job preparing for this game. on it," Keeler said of the lofty "How big is it when you are ranking. "It's just about playing down 14 points and your kids Maine this week. We've worked keep playing hard? They are on a too hard to get ahead of our­ mission and are ~ very focused selves." group. After we got the score back to 14-14, we just tried to 9·0 starts slug it out on defense and let the best team win. Delaware will be looking for "Overall, it was a great game its fourth ever 9-0 start to a sea­ all-around. I am so proud of these son this week against Maine. It kids and have so much confi­ would be the first time since dence in them. We'll enjoy the 1995 that Delaware has accom­ win today and get back to work plished the feat. tomorrow." The Hens began a season 9-0 Making its first appearance in 1946, 1972 and 1995. against an NCAA 1-A opponent Delaware is just one of five since 1996 when it last played the teams in all of 1-AA that is still Midshipmen, the Blue Hens ral­ undefeated. Southern Illinois NEWARK POST PHOTO BY MIKE BIGGS lied from a 14-0 first quarter (No. 3 in the country, Monmouth, deficit and held on through the Penn and Harvard are the other Delaware quarterback Andy Hall is a big reason the Hens enter Saturday's game against Maine unde­ final seconds to run their record undefeated teams. feated and ranked No. 2 in the country. to 8-0 on the season. The 8-0 There should be big-time atmosphere for Friday night's big football game

.... POST GAME, from 20 the expectations that St. Mark's It's not often you win games Jackets have good passing game No matter the outcome, the did. in the final minute of play. For as well with the combination of biggest winners Friday night will The Jackets, though, started Newark to pull that feat off quarterback Dan Perkins and be the true high school football so far this season, it's that they out with solid wins over Dover twice in a row means that it's tight end Jon Lanouette being an know how to win. fans. and Caesar Rodney and have more than lucky- the Jackets explosive one. It's exciting to see a crowd of Newark, although a perennial just kept on winning. are good. Both coaching staffs are high­ 4,000-plus people show up for a power that has been to seven of Their last two victories over Newark has a tremendous ly regarded, although Newark's the last eight state title games big game. The atmosphere alone Glasgow and William Penn have running game with junior Sam been in more high stakes games will be worth the price of admis­ (last year being the exception), been nothing short of amazing. Cotton carrying the load. The in the past eight years. didn't enter the year with nearly sion. PAGE 22 • NEWARK POST • OCTOBER 31, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019

NEWARK PosT ·:· SPORTS Socceroos offered ing swim teams for ages 5-15. The programs are designed Newark Parks and Rec is LocAL SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENLS for children with no or very lit­ accepting registration for their tle competitive swim experi­ Socceroos, ages 3-6, every ence. Financial assistance Saturday from Jan. 24, for 4-5 year-olds will run from March 17, with games held Youth Basketball and scholarships are avail­ through March 6, at the West 11 to 11 :45 a.m. and 12 to every Monday and able. Join anytime. All are wel­ Park Elementary School. 12:45 p.m.; 6 -7 year-olds Wednesday from 8 to 9:30 offered come. Pre-Team ages 5-6 is Classes for 3-4 year-olds will from 9 to 9:45 a.m. and 10- p.m. at West Park Elementary Newark Parks and Rec is held on Tuesdays and run from 1 to 1:45 p.m. and 5- 10:45 a.m. School; the second begins on accepting registration for their Thursdays at 4:45pm.; Junior 6 year-olds from 2 to 2:45p.m. Fee is $31 residents/ $36 Jan. 11, through March 28, basketball leagues for boys A - ages 7-10 is held on Fee is $21 residents/$26 non­ non-residents. with games on Sundays from and girls ages 8-9, 10-11, 12- Monday and Wednesday at 5: residents. Information and registra­ 10 a.m. to noon at Pearson 14 and 15-18. Practices begin 45 p.m.; and Junior B - ages Information and registra­ tion, 366-7060, 366-7033, ext. Hall. Teams are formed daily in November with games 11-15 is held on Tuesdays and tion, 366-7060, 366-7033, ext. 200, after 5 p.m. and on week­ for informal games. beginning in early December. Thursdays at 5:45. 200, after 5 p.m. and on week­ ends, or at Participants may register in Fees are $42 for 8-9 year­ For more information/regis­ ends, or at parksrec@ newark. de. us. advance. Fee is $33 resi­ old residents/$47 non-resi­ tration call Coach White at parksrec@ newark.de.us. dents/$38 non-residents for dents; $49 for 10-11 years-old 836-5784. Monday/Wednesday session residents/$54 non-residents; Pint Size Basketball and $30 residents/$35 non­ $54 for 1~-18 year old resi­ offered residents for Sunday session. dents/ $59 non-residents. Newark Basketball in Information and registra­ Proof of age required. LPGA offers girls youth Newark Parks and Rec is Action offered tion, 366-7060, 366-7033, ext. For more information/regis­ accepting registration for their 200. golf program Newark Parks and Rec is tration, call 366-7060, 366- Pint Size Basketball for kids , after 5 p.m. and on week- 7033, ext. 200, after 5 p.m. The LPGA Urban Youth ages 4-7, that will run every accepting registration for their ends, or at Golf Program of Delaware is two Newark Basketball in and on weekends; or at park­ Saturday from Jan. 3, to parksrec@ newark.de. us. srec@ newark.de.us. offering a LPGA-USGA girls March 6, at West Park Action sessions: the first golf program for girls age 7 - Elementary School. Classes begins on Jan. 5, through 17 to learn to play golf, build Toys for kids softball friendships and sample com­ St. Mark's preps for Newark with win over St. E tournament petition in a supportive and Newark Parks and Rec. will positive learning environment. Viking coach Joe Hemphill of the game on a 5-yard run to be sponsoring the 6th annual No previous golf experience is ..... SPARTANS, from 20 said he was not disappointed by build a 28-7 lead. Toys for Kids Softball necessary. Info. 428-1612 . the effort put forth by his team The game turned into a Tournament on November 8 reception. throughout the cold evening. route, when Smith recovered a and 9 at Handloff Park. Entry Holy Spirit Parish 1965 Instead of trying to run out the "We were able to shut down Vikings' fumble and scampered fee is $30, plus each team CYO member reunion clock, the Vikings tried a long their running game for awhile, for a 19-yard touchdown. The member must bring a $10 pass on first down. but we just weren't able to shut Spartans Cody Vantrease raced unwrapped gift. All gifts will be The Holy Spirit Parish is Unfortunately, the play back­ them down well enough to win 56 yards late in the game, to close donated to local charities. For looking for CYO members fired when the Spartan's Heydt, the game tonight. They have a lot out·the scoring. more information, call 366- from 1965 for a reunion. For who also plays defensive back, of talented players in a number of This Friday could be the game 7060. information, call Betty Deramo intercepted Parag's pass. key positions, and they were able of the year until state tournament after 6 p.m. at 571-1620 or Four plays later, Wright to do a lot of things tonight," said time, as the top-ranked Spartans Boys and Girls Club Karen at 328-6745. dumped a short pass to Adam Hemphill. square off against second-ranked Blocker, who rumbled around the In the third quarter, the Newark, at the Yellowjackets' forming swim teams right side for the score, and a 21- Spartans began to move the ball Hoffman Stadium. St. Elizabeth The Boys and Girls Club on 7 lead with only 16 seconds better on the ground. will host Tatnall at Baynard Route 40 in Bear, is now form- until halftime. Blocker scored his second TD Stadium.

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..... BLOTTER, from 2 DUI arrest An 18-year-old Elkton woman approached them as they walked was hit with several charges by and struck up a conversation. As Newark police after an incident they walked along, the man put on the Newark Shopping Center his hands. on the the women, who parking lot on Sunday, Oct. 26, at became uncomfortable and 12:28 a.m. afraid. They used a cell phone Police went to the center after first to call a friend and seconds a bus driver called to say a car­ later to alert police. load of girls was harassing Asian Police arrested a 19-year-old passengers standing outside a man in connection with the inci­ tour bus on the lot. dent. Warrants were expected When officers arrived, the sus­ earlier this week. pects' car drove by and officers stopped the vehicle. Police Disorderly arrest reported the driver said she did not have her license with her. Newark police arrested a 21- Subsequent investigation led year-old man on Sunday, Oct. 26, police to charge Vanessa Renee at 2:47a.m. while investigating a Brown, 18, of Elkton, Md., with noise complaint in the 600 block underage consumption of alco­ Lehigh Road. hol, possession of an open con­ Police said a man failed to tainer of alcohol, and driving comply with an officer's direc­ while under the influence of alco­ tions, was verbally combative, hol. During processing, police and had to be forced to the learned that Brown was wanted ground to be handcuffed. on a capias for failure to appear NEWARK POST PHOTO BY JOHN LLERA Charged with disorderly con­ for earlier criminal imperson­ The aftermath of tailgate parties before and after the University of Delaware's homecoming football duct and resisting arrest was ation and driving while suspend­ game Oct. 18 was liHered parking lots near the stadium. However, UD officials quickly deployed their Steven Matthew Leonzio II, of ed charges. trash crews. By nightfall, trash like that shown here was gone from campus lots, but nearby business­ Wilmington. He was released Brown was arraigned by es were greeted by similar sights when they arrived to open their businesses. pending court appearances, Justice of the Peace Court 20 and police said. was released after friends posted to the youth's parents, was his genitals at Rittenhouse Park, was taken, police said. $340 bail, police said. reported stolen to Maryland State 228 W. Chestnut Hill Road. Police and school officials are Creek View assault Police early Friday evening, Oct. 24. conducting separate investigations. Newark police are investigat­ 12-year-old caught The youth was charged with Angry patient ing an assault that took place on driving stolen car receiving stolen property and Alcohol, noise Sunday, Oct. 26, at 1:19 a.m. on transported to the New Castle Employees at a doctor's office Creek View Road near Margaret A 12-year-old middle school County Detention Center in lieu in the 100 block West Chestnut violations detailed Street. student from Perryville, Md., was of $500 bond. Hill Road told Newark police on Officers of the Newark Police A man displayed a knife and stopped by a University of Maryland police officials told Friday, Oct. 24, at 12:15 p.m. that Department have continued their punched another man in the face. Delaware police officer while the Newark officers they would pre­ an angry patient left with her stepped-up enforcement of alco­ The victim, who told police he youth was driving a stolen 1995 pare a warrant for theft against medical file. hol-related and noise laws. was in the Army, quickly grabbed Ford Escort in the unit block the youth. Employees told police the Marked units and special his assailant and wrestled him to North Country Club Drive. woman was upset about her diag­ plainclothes details operated here the ground. The suspect then fled, , The UD officer told Newark Indecent exposure nosis and wanted a copy of her during what police describe as police said. police he stopped the vehicle records. When told she would "peak party periods." Officers The victim was not injured. when it appeared to him that the Newark police were told on have to wait for the papers to be out of uniform also conducted Investigation is continuing. driver was not 16. Friday, Oct. 24, that at 1:30 p.m. copied, the woman grabbed the foot patrols in areas frequented The vehicle, which belonged a white male in his 20s exposed files and left. by underage drinkers. Some of the recent arrests Shoplifting arrest include: A translator was needed at • Stephen C. Hammerer, 20, Richard W. Derke, 19, and Bradley Geiger, Newark police headquarters on 20, all of Wilmington, noise viola­ Thursday, Oct. 23, at 12:20 p.m., tion, on Monday, Oct. 27, at 12:05 to explain shoplifting charges to a a.m., at 236 E. Delaware Ave.; 34-year-old Avondale, Pa., • Karen T. Conaway, 21, of woman who did not speak Wilmington, maintaining a disor­ English. derly premise, on Sunday, Oct. 26, Security personnel at K-Mart, at 1:26 a.m., at 43 Choate St.; 301 College Sq., summoned • Christopher R. Murphy, 19, of West Newark police after a woman put Orange, N.J., noise violation, on various items into a baby stroller, Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11:21 p.m., at then left the store without paying 400 Wollaston Ave.; for the items. The stolen items • Chethan B. Reddy, 20, of Newark, were valued at $143. noise violation, on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 12:13 a.m., at 87 E. Cleveland The suspect was taken to NPD Ave.; headquarters for processing. Maria Irma Hurtado, 34, was • Steven Joseph Musacchio, 21, of Newark, possession of an open con- . charged with shoplifting and tainer of alcohol, on Thursday, Oct. released pending a court appear­ • Gas heat 23, at 8:23 p.m., at 123 E. Main St.; • Washer and Dryer ance, police said. • Joseph Vogel Thomas, 20, of • Multiple phone line capability Lansing, Mich., underage posses­ • Mini-blinds Assault at NHS sion of alcohol and showing false • Ceiling fan The I ID to obtain alcohol, on Wednesday, • Breakfast bar Newark police are investigat- Oct. 22, at 10:50 p.m., at Klondike • Dishwasher ing an assault and theft that took Kate's, 158 E. Main St.; and G • Ryan J. Bennett, 21, of Staten • Private patio or balcony* v s place in a cafeteria at Newark • Fitness center INI N 0 2 Island, N.Y., Nicholas P. Psinakis, • News and coffee bar High School on Tuesday, ct. 1, 22, of Newark, and Nicholas Burke, • Business· services at 10:50 a.m. 23, of Newark, maintaining a disor­ • Pool with sundeck A student, 16, told police he derly premise, on Sunday, Oct. 19, • Clubhouse r· was surrounded by a group of ten at 2:08 a.m., at 123 E. Main St. • Video library at c H RI s I ANA youths who wanted to buy his Police said all persons arrested • Pet Walking area necklace. When he refused, one • Resident activi~les program 200 Vinings Way, Newark, DE 19702 of the group ripped the chain for alcohol and noise violations were released pending court _:(:;:3~0:2:)-:....:_73~7~-:,:4:;9:_;99~---...J ' from his neck. During the scuf- appearances. •----=====!______fle, the youth's cell phone also New office location: Suite 206, 168 Elkton Rd., Newark, DE 19711 0CIOBER 31, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 25 NEWARK POST ·:· ON CAMPUS Police aides not patrolling Newark campus Over the past few years, sever­ bers of the Department of Public use good judgment. Just as ..... SAFETY, from 4 al thousand outdoor lights have Safety. importantly, when they notice Personal safety been added to the campus, and Thornton urged members of suspicious activity, such as indi­ to make students safe. (i (i Public Safety sponsors campus the UD community to take com­ viduals who are where they Established in memory of a is a shared responsi­ walks with students to determine monsense precautions to safe­ should not be, or when they have Lehigh University freshman who where new or additional lights guard themselves against crime. a feeling that something just isn't was murdered in her dormitory in bility between the may be needed. "Personal safety is a shared right, they should contact us or 1986, the award is given by For women, Public Safety also responsibility between the indi­ the Newark Police." Security on Campus Inc., which individual and the offers the RAD (Rape Aggression vidual and the police," Thornton • Related story: Two are arrest­ was organized by Howard and Defense) program, a 15-hour said. "Individuals need to be ed for attempted robbery of UD Connie Clery, Jeanne's parents, police." course taught by trained mem- aware of their surroundings and student. See page 2. to further the cause of campus safety. LAWRENCE THORNTON The collaborative efforts with UD PUBLIC SAFETY CHIEF the Newark Police Department build on a range of safety efforts already in place on the campus, Thornton said. and reflective vests that make In addition to regular campus them easily identifiable. patrols by UD Police in marked "These student police aides and unmarked vehicles, on bicy­ are highly visible and look for cles and on foot, preventative such things as doors being patrols are conducted by security propped open, lights out and sus­ officers and student police aides. picious activity, as well as serv­ This fall, community policing ing as an information resource for efforts were stepped up, making students," Thornton said. officers more visible on campus Also last fall, Public Safety's and helping ensure students are walking escort program was aware of their presence. expanded beyond the campus to With the start of the school include selected off-campus loca­ year, a change in UD policy also tions. Available during the hours gave trained University Police of darkness every night of the officers access to firearms in their week, this free service is avail­ patrol cars under carefully able to students, faculty and staff. defined circumstances. This escort program comple­ A Residential Patrol Program, ments the availability of more begun last year, is still active, than 200 emergency blue-light employing two teams of two stu­ telephones (for use in case of dent police aides each who patrol emergency or to simply call for the exterior of the residence hall assistance) that are in service areas during late night hours. across the campus. Additionally, These student police aides are an extensive shuttle bus transit equipped with two-way radios system operates day and night to and wear distinctive uniforms transport students around the campus. 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Phone, fax, e-mail remain the same , J._h.~ > ,_ t I \!? :[; Jf 'i • 1,( ,,-. · L ~ I 1 11'1 ••- \I~ · I' .. \tcua'ffi: o:..ldJr-:.vJ\.'i'W PAGE 26 • NEWARK POST • OCTOBER 31, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 • www.ncbl.com/post/ • [email protected] NEWARK PosT ·:· IN THE NEWS r Enrollment at UD same as last year ..... PLANS, from 3 the integrity of the UD informa­ has changed, he said, is that required by the change in the ing full-time faculty. tion network, use of electronic Delaware law now requires all state code. Nevertheless, he said, Graduate and undergraduate communications to harass facul­ employers to notify their employ­ all students are required to know . enrollment totals are the same as Rich told the senate that the uni­ ty, staff or students or access to ees of their monitoring policies and abide by the university's last year, Rich told the senators, versity will not routinely monitor content required by a lawful sub­ and receive acknowledgement of Responsible Computing Manual. with 21,000 full- and part-time communications of its members poena, criminal or civil, or search that notification. "We elected the easiest students. Applications reached a by e-mail, voice or individual warrants. Only employees who receive method to meet the state require­ record high this year with 22,000 Internet usage without com­ There is nothing new about benefits from the university are ment," Rich said. One-time elec­ undergraduates and more than pelling reasons. these possibilities, Rich said, and affected, Rich said, adding that tronic notification and acknowl­ 7,000 graduates seeking admis- Among the compelling rea­ there has been no change in UD students, graduate students and edgement by faculty and staff sion. sons he listed were rampant com­ policy about the monitoring of research assistants are not includ­ will bring UD into compliance The overall admission rate for puter viruses or other threats to electronic communications. What ed in the notification process with Delaware Code, he said. Of undergraduates was 42 percent- the 4,075 employees who 38 percent for non-resident appli­ received the notification, some cants-and 28 percent for graduate 3,255 have acknowledged that students, "putting us among the Garage construction to begin in spring they received the notice and most selective group of col­ re"iewed the policy. leges," Rich said. ...,.. GIFT, from 3 fundraising to be accomplished vehicles and will more than The university currently has "Despite this overall selectivi­ but what is required is not nearly replace the parking removed by 1, 140 faculty members, including ty, 73 percent of Delawareans as daunting." the construction. Construction of 57 new colleagues, Rich said. He who completed undergraduate And, he told the faculty about The $42 million Center for the the parking deck will begin in , - expected academic dividends added that UD relies on supple­ applications were admitted to the Arts, to be constructed off spring 2004. mental faculty in less than 10 per­ Newark campus and another 21 from the renovated Early Orchard Road in what is now the At the beginning of the meet­ Childhood Learning Center, cent of its classes and the univer­ percent to the Parallel Program," Amy E. du Pont'Music Building ing, memorial tributes to Carl B. sity is committed to continue hir- he said. which will open next summer. parking lot, will provide new per­ Klockars and John R. (Russ) A few hours earlier, Roselle formance spaces for music and Mather were presented by their said, he had learned that the uni­ theatre plus . a large practice colleagues. "Carl Klockars had versity would receive one of the venue for UD's Marching Band flavor. He held himself, his col­ largest gifts in its history to build and many smaller practice rooms leagues and his students to high Parade ·Wihners listed its proposed $42 million Center for music students. The architect standards," Joel Best, professor ners of the parade contests were for the Arts. is Ayers Saint Gross of of sociology and criminal justice, ...,.. BOO, from 1 "We're at the end of our five­ announced: Baltimore. The new Center for said. "He was willing to take and Large marching group year capital campaign, The the Arts would open in 2006. hold an unpopular position when Some children wore elaborate • 1st, Stage Lights Dance Studio. Campaign for Delaware, which at A new parking deck, to be he thought a principle was at princess costumes or threw on last count raised $365- million," accessible off Elkton Road and stake. In spite of serious health • 2nd, Girl Scout Troop 449. chaps for that cowboy look, • 3rd, Unitarian Universalist Roselle said. "I had expected to Amstel Avenue, will be built in problems, he continued to teach while others simply donned a extend this campaign for one the grassy area where the and to pursue his research." Fellowship of Newark. large bushy green wig or a Small marching group more year to raise money for the Marching Band currently prac­ Spiderman costume. arts center. There remains tices. It will accommodate 750 Afterwards hundreds of chil­ • 1st, The Edwards Family. dren trick or treated along Main • 2nd, Girl Scouts of the Street, getting lots of free good­ Chesapeake Bay, Troop 599. ies - including ice cream - • 3rd, Cub Scout Pack 251. from willing downtown mer­ Floats chants, many of whom seemed to • 1st, Girl Scout Troop 1254. enjoy the festivities more than • 2nd, Mother Hubbard Child the children themselves. Care. After all the hoopla, the win- • 3rd, Girl Scout Troop 1483. 0FN01E

illustrated with 30 oil paintings • Bridge work by Newark artist Jeannie Construction and repairs to Jackson. southbound I-95 bridge over the Stone was a Professor of Brandywine Creek in English at the University of Wilmington will take place Delaware from 1983 to 1991. Friday, Nov. 7 to Monday, Nov. 10 and will result in one lane • Free concert tickets being closed in the northbound and southbound directions from Free tickets to the Nov. 18 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. concert here by the U.S. Air For more information visit the Force Heritage of America Web site at www. deldot.net or Band's "Rhythm In Blues" jazz tune to 1380 AM (WTMC) for ensemble are available now, four travel advisory information. to a person, on a first come, first served basis. The 18-piece concert band • Stone to read will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Former Philadelphia Daily Glasgow High School auditori­ News columnist Chuck Stone um. The performance is spon­ will be back in this area on sored by the Newark Post, the Saturday, Nov. 1, to read his new Newark Morning Rotary Club children's book, "Squizzy the and the Christina School District. Black Squirrel: A Fabulous Fable Tickets are now available at of Friendship." two Happy Harry's - Suburban He will appear at 2 p.m. Plaza and Four Seasons - and Saturday at Barnes and Noble will be available Monday at the Booksellers at the Concord Mall. newspaper's new office, 168 Following the reading, Stone Elkton Road, Madeline Crossing, , • will sign books. Stone's text is , Suite 206. www.ncbl.com/post/ OCTOBER 31, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 27

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Christina School District Hosts High School Open Houses Christina School District invites prospective students and their families to explore the challenging and exciting educational opportunities available at each of the district's three high schools at their fall Open Houses.

A variety of activities are planned. Visitors can enjoy student performances, see classrooms in action, and meet with teachers and current students. Tours will be offered, and information booths will highlight academic offerings, school clubs, athletics, and programs unique to each school.

Take home course selection books, find out what extracurricular activities we offer, how we involve parents and students, and get a close up look at the school facilities, including labs, art rooms, music programs, agriscience areas and more. Come visit us and experience first hand why Christina's high schools are a great choice.

Wednesday, November 12,2003 Thursday, November 13,2003 Monday, November 17, 2003 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTIANA HIGH SCHOOL 750 East Delaware Ave. 1901 South College Ave. 190 Salem Church Rd. Newark, DE 19711 Newark, DE 19702 Newark, DE 19713 Contact: Florence Rieman, Principal Contact: Robert Anderson, Principal Contact: Scott Flowers, Principal (302) 454-2151 (302) 454-2381 (302) 454-2123

Middle School (Grades 7 & 8) Open Houses Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, 50 Gender Rd., Tuesday, December 2, 6-8 p.m. Shue-Medill Middle School, 1550 Capitol Trail, Wednesday, December 3, 6-8 p.m. Kirk Middle School, 140 Brennen Drive, Thursday, December 4, 6-8 p.m.

Intermediate School (Grades K-1. 4. 5. 6) Open Houses Bayard Intermediate School, 200 S. Dupont St., Wilm., Monday, November 24, 7-8 p.m. Bancroft Intermediate School, 700 N. Lombard St., Wilm., Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m. New- office locationtSuite 206, 168 Elkton Rd., Newark, DE 19711 OcroBER 31, 2003 • NEWARK PosT • PAGE 29' NEWARK POST ·:· IN THE NEWS Newspaper offices moving today

.... NEWARK, from 1 fully settled into our new quarters," Streit said, "we welcome readers to stop Co., heads Lang Development by and see our new home." Group, the paper's new landlord. The Newark Post's sister publica­ Movers were expected to start tions, The Route 40 Flier and The loading at 8 a.m. this morning at Business Ledger, are also moving into Robscott. "They expect to have the same suite at ~adeline Crossing. us in Madeline Crossing by lunch The Ledger, which is published month­ time," Streit said. ly, is Delaware's 10-year-old business­ to-business reference for the state's top Internet connections and executives, business owners and man­ phone systems will be moved agers. The Flier is a community paper · today as well and should be fully for the Bear-Glasgow area. operational by the opening of business Monday at 8:30 a.m. if not before, Streit said. "We Right: Newspaper staffers Ginni expect our phones to be down the same. Office hours will remain 8:30 Buongiovanni, left, and Kathy Burr only an hour or two today," Streit a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. pause among the boxes they packed for hoped but added "sometimes "While it will be a while until we are the office move today. there are those unwanted surpris­ es" during phone system switch­ es. The paper's mailing address will change to Suite 206, 168 Historical integrity of buildings important Elkton Road, Newark, DE 19711. However, its Internet addresses - .... ODDFELLOWS, from 9 honor Newark's historic build­ town . of local officials and businesses web and e-mail - and phone and ings has been gaining momentum "The design committee sup­ dedicated to the economic facsimile numbers all will remain since 1999, when markers began ports the renovation [of the enhancement of downtown meetings two times a month, and appearing on buildings through­ Oddfellows building] and we're Newark. anyone can apply to become a out the city in part due to the behind it 100 percent," said Joe Tovo said she recognizes the member, although there is a efforts of the Newark Heritage Charma, an engineer with importance of preserving the his­ Art museum screening process and the appli­ Alliance and others. The down­ Landmark Engineering in torical integrity of Newark's cant mut be "in good standing" in town has been designated as a Newark and design committee buildings whenever possible. now at riverfront the community. Main Street Community for three chair. "I'm hoping it will happen "Once that piece of history is The lodge continues to do consecutive years by the National with some of the other buildings. gone, you can try to emulate it, .... THE ARTS, from 9 good in the community, including Trust for Historic Preservation. We would like to make funding but it won't come back. It can't recently raising money to help a Also, the Downtown Newark available to help other businesses come back," she said. local disadvantaged high school really familiar with this period of Partnership's design committee is do this type of thing." student graduate. working to improve the visual The Downtown Newark • Lapham is a contributing American art, this would be a The effort to preserve and great starting point. appeal of Main Street and down- Partnership, is a group made up writer who lives in Newark. The third group of tours is offered every Sunday at 2 p.m. These are part of the "American Journey" series at the DAM. These focus tours combine diverse themes of the traveling exhibit and the permanent collec­ BENTLEYS tion at the museum. Just a reminder, the beautiful RESTAURANT AND BANQUET FACILITIES Delaware Art Museum at 2301 Kentmere Parkway is closed for 902 E. Pulaski Hwy, Elkton extensive renovation. This exhibit is housed in DAM's tem­ 410-398-3252 porary location at the Riverfront l=eatured Entrees Euerv Dav Arts Center (RAC) 800 South Madison Street in Wilmington. 1---- SWORDFISH, PECAN CREOLE--~• It is an easy drive from the Cajun seasoned swordfish with jumbo lump crabmeat and Newark area to RAC. Just go summer peas in a rich louismna wine sauce. $17.99 north on 1-95 to the first 1------CHICKEN ABBEY-----~• Wilmington exit, Maryland Ave. Medallions chicken breast, feta cheese, calamata olives, garlic, As soon as you leave the ramp fresh spinach, sundried tomatoes, sauteed in olive oil tossed tum right onto Maryland Avenue with bow tie pasta $14.99 and travel until you see signs telling you to tum right for the riverfront. Tum right and go one All You Can Eat short block. Tum right again and you are in the unit block of South Madison Street. Just drive down SUNDAY BRUNCH to 800 South Madison and the Center. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. to 4 $9.95 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 Kids 3-10 yrs $4.95 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 1 lOam to lpm to 5 p.m. on Sunday. You may visit their web site for more Newark - 341 E. Main Street --- FEATURING: --­ information www.delart.org. (302) 454-8808 omelet station - omelets made to order Enjoy! ham carving station bacon, sausage, scrapple, stuffed pancakes, waffles, muffins, pastries, chicken tenders, assorted vegetables, fruit salad • The writer has authored this Also located in Wilmington lunch entree selection column for the Newark Post for pasta station including bow tie pasta with marinara sauce more than four decades. A long­ time Newark resident and arts enthusiast, he and his wife, Marie, live in Newark. PAGE 30 • NEWARK POST • OcrOBER 31, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 • www.ncbl.com/post/ • [email protected] NEWARK POST ·:· IN THE NEWS A FULL LINE OF SOLID WOOD ~0 furnitll FURNITURE. C A Solid Choice I'~ All Styles of Desks Dining Room Sets Tax rate hike first since 1994 Children's Furniture 2004, including cutting the capi­ his budget message. "Department Bedroom Suites ..... BUDGET, from 1 tal improvement budget almost in directors have done their parts by Hand-Crafted Mattresses half by $1 million, not filling two meeting 1 percent targeted reduc­ Hutches estimated $2.7 million from its full-time positions (including a tions in operating budgets. Occasional Furniture reserve fund. refuse foreman position), and Additional cuts have been made For the 2004 budget, which light Fixtures reducing materials and supplies to the capital program and cur­ will be discussed at a Nov. 10 costs by almost $182,000. rent service levels have been 222 S. Bridge St. Suite #10 (next to Pat's Pizza) Elkton 410-392-3515 Newark City Council public " ... We have examined every stretched further to maintain the hearing, City Manager Carl Luft available resource to increase effectiveness of our government is proposing a 2 cent increase in general revenues," said Luft in activities." the property tax rate, the first The largest part of the city's increase since 1994, not includ­ $30.5 million 2004 budget is ing the 2002 3 cent increase $23.6 million for operations, included in a voter-approved ref­ II At a glance which includes an estimated erendum to build a reservoir and setected sources as a percent of $17.5 million in personnel costs. pay for other water projects. total revenues of the budget There are "dramatic increases" The current rate of 42 cents • Utility contributions: 60.5 per­ associated with providing per $100 of assessed valuation cent employee pensions (33 percent Enjoy convenient mail delivery. Just $15.95 per year, in~county. would increase to 44 cents under • Property tax: 11.4 percent increase), health care (12.5 per­ the 2004 budget proposal. For a cent increase) and insurance (10 typical single family city resi­ • Rne, permits and licenses: 8.8 Call 737 -072~. POLICE BE percent percent increase). dence with an assessed value of Aside from operations, anoth­ aid: 4.8 percent. $71,004 the increase would cost • State er large expense is approximately an extra $14.20 per year. '"'IIVt$bnent income: 3.1 percent $2 million for debt service to pay . The city estimates an addi­ sources as percent of the principal and interest of tional $171,000 in property taxes expenses: bonds issued to pay for a new r;; ra:e 1~ J!' ·1 in the 2004 budget. services: .57.3 per- water reservoir, pipeline and con­ ttei, The proposed budget was [chape street p ayersJ struction of a south wellfield iron released Monday, Oct. 27. removal plant. Po$f Office Box 30 • Newark, Delowore 19715-0030 To meet 2004 budget expecta­ The major reductions in rev­ Perfect Crime tions, the city cut back on enue come from investment expenses in anticipation of anoth­ income, from $1.35 million in Written bv Warren Manzi er belt-tightening year. In July 2003 to $950,000 in 2004, due to Directed by Mike Sultzbach each city department was ordered low short-term interest rates. Hailed as the longest running non-musical in Broadway and off­ to reduce expenses 1 percent for Broadway history, this tantalizing mystery has been proclaimed as "Wonder.fuUy puzzling! A crackling thriller!" by the New York Times. CSP audiences will love the twists and turns ofthis tangy little whodunit. Featuring: Mary Davis, Curtis King, Rene Kraemer, and Ben Lovell LOVE campaign unique in nation Friday & Saturdays Nov. 7th -Nov. 22nd 2003, 8 p.m. Sunday Matinees Nov. 9 & Nov 16 at 2 p.m...... VIOLENCE, from 1 • 38 percent of teen girls who ''The presentation of the statistics feel emotionally unsafe worry is shocking and it is meant to 27 N. Chapel Street, Newark, DE 19715 about finding adults to talk to and draw people in." Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students $7. Bring in your ticket stub from a and how the bullies will grow up trust. Van den Hurk said the council Wilmington Drama League or Barnstormers main season production and to be." The campaign, designed to began working on the campaign receive $2 off admission! Group discount rates available.* Cash or check A 10-year-old Junior Girl only, please. Sorry, Chapel Street does not accept credit or debit cards. empower young women to over­ in January. "It was really an easy 'Discounts cannot be combined. Scout from Newark said, "There come violence and abuse to sell to our board," she said. is a lot of bullying on the play­ themselves and to those around "They understand the need for Box Office Phone Number ground and I worried that kids them, kicks off with an Oct. 31, this sort of education." 302-368-2248. will get hurt." Website 11 a.m. event at the council's In addition to the November Those observations only touch kickoff, specific themes will be www.chapelstreetplayers.org headquarters, 501 S. College on some of the reasons why the Ave., Newark. The public is taught each month thereafter. Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake invited. Girl Scout leaders will provide Bay Council, based in Newark, is "We are the preeminent organ­ education and other events about launching a year-long campaign, ization for girls and we felt com­ specific topics related to the ca~­ From Girl Scouts with LOVE. JOSEPH L. ROMANO, ESQUIRE pelled to do this," said Ann Marie paign. For example December IS LOVE stands· for Learning To van den Hurk, spokeswoman for multicultural month and January Overcome Violence Everywhere. Chesapeake Girl Scouts, which is bullying and date rape. Winning the Battle for Benefits for Children with: The campaign is not the Cerebral Palsy • Traumatic Brain Injuries has 18,000 members in the bay Van den Hurk said that even if stereotypical cookie-selling, let's area, including about 10,000 in girls aren't victims, they know of Ventilator Dependency • Long Term Nursing Needs go on a field trip event usually Delaware and 1,000 in Newark. others who are. associated with Girl Scouts. It is "It bothers them and they see Legal Advice and Funding Sources for Children with Complex Medical Needs unique to Girl Scout councils it," she said. "We are hopefully nationwide in that its main mes­ When: Saturday, November 8, 2003 opening the dialogue, and we sage is based on sobering statis­ believe because we are so trusted Registration and light breakfast 9 am to 10 am tics designed to shock and anger. Program- 10 am to 12 Noon and respected, we better than Those include: anyone can do that." 12 Noon to 2 pm- Individual questions and • Abusive relationships are the Van den Hurk said the Girl FREE consultation leading cause of injury to women Scouts provide a safe environ­ between the ages of 15 and 44. Where: Doubletree Hotel ment for girls to be themselves, • Victims of prolonged bully­ feel good about themselves and 4727 Concord Pike ing will eventually become either help others. She said the organi­ Wilmington, DE withdrawn or aggressive. zation has always been a safe • One in four women will Attorney Romano is a nationally recognized advocate for children with haven for girls while teaching become a victim of rape at some and educating them about vio­ Complex Medical Needs. This program will discuss nursing, point in her life, and the attacker lence, but the LOVE campaign governmental benefits, managed care denials and appeals. is usually someone she knows. formalizes and goes public with Each attendee will receive a complementary copy of his latest book, • The average age of a rape what the organization has been The Legal Rights of the Catastrophically Ill and Injured: A Family Guide victim is 14. doing for a long time already. Available in Spanish or English • 38 percent of teen girls sur­ For more information about To register for this FREE Conference, call1-800-331-4134 veyed in a not-yet-released Girl the LOVE campaign or the Girl Scout Research Institute national SPACE IS LIMITED -WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE CHILDREN Scouts call456-7150 or visit the study worry about their emotion­ Girl Scout Web site at This conference will NOT address issues relating to Autism, POD or learning Disabilities. al safety when they are with their www.cbgsc.org. peers. www.ncbl.com/post/ OCTOBER 31, 2003 • NEWARK POST • PAGE 31

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• Obituaries are printed free of than 41 years with the U.S. Army charge as space permits. Reserves, and was first commis­ Information usually is supplied sioned as a 2nd Lt. in 1948. Reynolds Davis, 84, Army Air Corps vet, to the newspaper by the funeral Positions that he held as a reserve director. For more information, officer included Chemical Staff worked for DuPont, gifted athlete call 737-0724. Officer, Group Administrative Officer, and Special Staff EWARK resident participated in soccer, baseball, served as committee member of Commander with the 205th Infantry NReynolds Davis died on basketball, softball, and football, the Delaware Sports Hall of Roger R. Davis, 41· Brigade. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003. as well as the CYO and Suburban Fame. His training included Schools for Mr. Davis, 84, was called Basketball Leagues. He is survived by his wife of year Army vet, Chemical Officer Advanced, Atomic "Mope" by his family and friends. Later, he was a member of the 60 years, Hilma Mutschler Davis; successful chemist Warfare, Military Government­ Born in Wilmington, he Delaware Softball Association children, William R. Davis of Civilian Affairs Officer and received his primary education at League and the Industrial and Williamsburg, Va., Leslie D. Newark resident Roger R. Davis Chemical-Biological-Radiological Warner Junior High School and Delaware Semi-Pro Baseball Geesaman of Fair Hill, Md., Truitt died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, of Senior Officer. P.S. DuPont High School, where Leagues. J. Davis of Memphis, Tenn., R. heart failure. be graduated in 1939. Mr. Davis was part of the Jeffrey Davis of Wilmington, and Family, friends and colleagues FoJlowing military service in DuPont Divisions Softball and Hilma L. Pedicone of Newark; Mr. Davis, 78, was born in St. say he had energy and tenacity, intel­ Paul, Minn. the U.S. Army Air Corps, Mr. Basketball Leagues and later brother, Leonard Davis of ligence and humor and was a true Davis attended the University of became the administrator. of the Wilmington; 15 grandchildren; He was a graduate of St. Thomas patriot. College in St. Paul where he studied Delaware. basketball league. and three great-grandchildren. chemistry. Above all, he was devoted to his He had a long career with the He played in the YMCA Services were held at the He joined the 3M Company in wife and family. DuPont Company, retiring after Basketball League well into his Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home in Minneapolis as a chemist. He is survived by his children, 42 years of service. 60s. Newark. His skills in product development Mary M. Lancaster of Avon, Conn., A gifted athlete from his He was an IAABO basketball Interment was held privately and as a communicator led him into Kathleen M. Tamasi of Hamilton, youth. Mr. Davis was a life-long referee and a Little League coach in the Delaware Veterans marketing, and he became the direc­ N.J., Johanna M. Panigutti of East sports enthusiast for the Brookside Braves. Memorial Cemetery in Bear. tor of New Ventures at 3M. Windsor, N.J., and Michael R. Davis During his school years, he In his later years, Mr. Davis Mr. Davis later worked for NL of Newark; 10 grandchildren; and Industries in Princeton, N.J., and one great-grandson. W.L. Gore and Assoc. in Elkton, Md. Services were held at the Spicer­ He worked at Gore for 10 years Mullikin Funeral Home in Newark. 2003, after a long battle with heart Mrs. Lynam was a former resi­ Robert P. Rhoades, disease. dent of Philadelphia, Pa., and Lima, and was a business leader in the Interment, with military honors, Sealants and Membranes Division. insurance salesman Mr. Rhoades, 58, was an insur­ Pa. was held in the Delaware Veterans ance sales and marketing manager She is survived by her children, In addition to his successful busi­ Memorial Cemetery in Bear. Newark area resident Robert P. ness career, Mr. Davis served more with Met Life Company until1995. Mary C. Zetusky and her husband Rhoades died on Monday, Oct. 13, He is survived by his wife of 22 Judge Edward, Anna Marie years, Deidre L. "Buckwalter"; McFadden and her husband Hugh, daughter, Lauren; son Andrew, at James J. Lynam Jr. and Claire B. home; Angeline Hughes and her hus­ Fegley and her husband Alan. band Arthur, Robert P. Rhoades ill She is also survived by her broth­ ,. and his wife Dawn, Matthew ers, Edward and Joseph Stephany; Rhoades and his wife Monica; five sisters, Helen Connley and Anne brothers; and two grandchildren, all Krezdorn; nine grandchildren; and Just like Snowflakes of Wilmington. six great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Skyline Services were held at St. Thomas United Methodist Church in Pike the Apostle Church in Chester Creek. Heights, Pa. Burial was in Holy Cross Tu~;;e;o(f.dilnited * Cemetery in Yeadon, Pa. Mary C. Lynam, 87, is truly one of a kind!! settlement clerk William H. Mull, U.S. Army vet., CPA Newark resident Mary C. Lynam For the Holidays - Deck the Halls... died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2003. Newark resident William H. Mull Mrs. Lynam, 87, retired as a set- died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2003. the Walls ... the Tree ... or Yourself. tlement clerk from First Mr. Mull, 68, was born in Pennsylvania Bank. Lancaster, Pa. Please join us as we celebrate our She enjoyed crocheting and made He was a 1957 graduate of Duke .more than 250 baby blankets for fam­ University in Durham, N.C., with an ily and friends. accounting degree. Annual Christmas She enjoyed baking and was He served his country as a mem­ known for her Christmas cookies. ber of the U.S. Army from 1958- She also enjoyed gardening and OPEN HOUSE bingo. See OBITUARIES, 35 ..... october 31, November 1 & 2 PREE REMOVAl_ 01 Your Unwanted, Resellable, Friday- 1st 50 people receive a special gift Reusable Furniture. let us do the work!! Saturday - Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways Must be Clean & in Good Condition. Sunday - Classic Car Show with Live Music Please Call Decorated Christmas Trees EURO REMOVAL SVS Wreaths • Holiday Displays 1·800·696·1289 Candles, and much, much more. 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Mrs. Moyer, 45, was born and member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon ..... OBITUARIES, from 34 raised in Aston, Pa., and graduated fraternity. John A. Higgins, from Sun Valley High School in Upon graduating from college, he 1960. 1976. entered the USMC in 1941. Mr. Mull began his employment Mrs. Moyer worked as a nurse He was sent overseas in January career as a CPA at Ralph E. Stine & advertising executive aide for the past 25 years. 1942 and served in the Pacific area Company in Lancaster, Pa., in 1957. She was a member of St. the entire war having participated in He then began his career with WARK resident John A. In the mid-1990s Mt Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Bear. acquiring several of the now famous Warner Lambert Pharmaceutical NlHiggins died on Sunday, Higgins worked for the Newt She is survived by her husband of islands. Company in 1960 as an accountant. Oct. 19, 2003. Journal in the Jane Brook co).. 25 years, Wayne Moyer; parents He also had duty in Texas, He served in various technical Mr. Higgins was called urnn. Joseph and Theresa "Miller" Cooke California, North Carolina, Virginia, positions and retired in 1991 as man­ "Scoop" by his family and In 1996, Mr. Higgins was of. Lower Delaware; siblings, and Pennsylvania. ager of client services for security friends. He was a former adver­ voted "Man of the Year" by the Michael J. Cooke of Wallingford, He spent 24 1/2 years in the and leases in Morris Plains, N.J. tising el\,ecutive in New York. Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Pa., Kathleen T. Baker of Marine Corps. He was an avid golfer and former He was born in Philadelphia, They had taught him in high Downington, Pa., Dennis A. Cooke . He was a marketing representa­ member of Conestoga Country Club Pa., and attended Northeast school and college. of Parkside, Pa. , and Germaine t:J.ve for a former distribution serving in Lancaster, Pa. catholic High School in He was cited for his work Bonaduce of Aston, Pa. Delaware. Most of all Mr. Mull was a devot­ Philadelphia and Catholic with senior oblates in retirement She is also survived by her god­ Colonel Wharton was a member ed and loving husband and father, University of America in in Annecy Hall in Childs, Md. daughter, Giavanna Bonaduce; and of Aldersgate United Methodist who loved spending time with, and Washington, DC. He was a resident at the many nieces and nephews. Church and the Rehoboth Beach caring for, his family. Majoring in marketing, Mr. Jeanne Jugan Residence in Services were held at St. Joseph's Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 34 Higgins worked for the Newark. Church in Aston, Pa. He is survived by his wife, years, Cynthia A. "Oster" Mull; son, Philadelphia Inquirer, TV Guide He is survived by his sisters, Mildred S. Wharton; sons, Ferris W. Alexander William Mull and his wife Magazine and was a vice presi­ Mary Devine of Southampton, Wharton and Guy L. Wharton Jr.; Julie "Scott" Mull of Middletown; dent of Fuller & Smith & Ross Pa., and Elizabeth Durkin of two granddaughters; and five grand­ and his daughter, Debra Lynn Saffer Advertising Agency in New Maple Glen, Pa.; and several Col. Guy L. Wharton sons. and her husband Daniel Robert York City. nieces and nephews, Sr., Marine for 24 years Services were held at the Saffer ll of Natchitoches, La. Retiring in 1986, he moved Services were held at the Aldersgate United Methodist Services were held at the Beeson to Newark, and joined the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Newark resident Colonel Guy L. Church. Memorial Services of Newark in Fox Christina School District Newark. Wharton Sr. died on Sunday, Oct. 19 Interment was in the Lower Run. 'l.i:a.nsportation Division in 1988, Interment was in All Saints, 2003. ' Brandywine Cemetery. Interment was in the Delaware working mostly with handi­ Cemetery in Wilmington. Mr. Wharton was born in Ocean Veterans Memorial Cemetery. capped children. View, attended school in Lewes, was a graduate of Newark High School, the University of Delaware and the • Obituaries are printed free of Benjamin D. Mullins, 67 United States Marine Corps Officers Gracelawn Memorial Park Chapel in Simpson of Middletown, and Irene Candidate School in Quantico, Va., charge as space permits. Newark resident Benjamin D. Information usually is supplied Mullins died on Friday, Oct. 17, New Castle. Burial was in the adjoin­ Lester; three grandsons; three great­ and attended former Beacom ing park. grandsons; and several cousins College. to the newspaper by the funeral 2003, while at work. nieces and nephews. ' Mr. Mullins, 67, was called He played varsity sports in high director. For more information, "Bennie" by his family and friends. Francis M. Gam, 91, Services were held at the Beeson school and college. call 737-0724. He was born in Peytonia, W. Va. Memorial Services of Newark in Fox While attending college he was a For the past 40 years, he was World War II Navy vet Run. employed by Whittington Sand and Interment was in St. Georges Bear resident Francis M. Gam Cemetery. Gravel (now Bear Materials). died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2003. DELAWARE'S Mr. Mullins enjoyed many kinds Mr. Gam, 91, was called "Buck" DuPont...... THEATRE BROADWAY of sports, especially bowling, base­ by his family and friends. Joe L. Marsh, 66 AT THE HOTEl OU PONT EXPERIENCE ball, NASCAR and horseshoes. He was raised on Bloomfield Formerly The Playhouse Theatre He liked to play the slots and was Newark resident Joe L. Marsh Farm in St. Georges, and was the died on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003. a fan of western movies. oldest living St. Georges native. Most of all, he was a devoted Mr. Marsh was 66. He attended Commodore He is survived by his children, family man and enjoyed spending MacDonough School in St. Georges Joe .A Marsh, Lind~ M. Coleman, time with his wife, children, and and graduated from Wilmington grandchildren. Kevm L. Marsh, Regmald S. Marsh, High School. Karen D. Ricks, Nathaniel 0. Marsh, He is survived by his wife of 48 Mr. Gam enjoyed hunting, trap­ years, Barbara "June" "Davis" an? Shanina L. Marsh; siblings, ping and sports, but particularly W1lloby Marsh Hobert Jr., David and Mullins; children, Dale at home, baseball. Gary of Newark, Tommy and his Eugene Marsh and Evelyn Moore; In the late 30s and early 40s, he sons-in-law, Andre L. Coleman Sr., wife Rita of Bear, Ray and his wife was catcher for the Glasgow Scotties Denise of Newark, Lucy Stajkowski an? Michael Ricks; a host of grand­ Semi Pro Baseball team and enjoyed children; and many other family and her husband Steve of New sharing many stories of those days Castle, and Mary Adams and her hus­ members. with his family and friends. Services were held at the conven­ band Jeff of Elkton. During World War IT, he served in He is also survived by 12 grand­ ience of the family. the U.S. Navy as a diesel mechanic. Ministry of Comfort was entrust­ children; two stepgrandchildren; five A member of Teamsters Local great-grandchildren; brother, James ed to the House of Wright Mortuary #326, he drove for McCormick in Wilmington. of Hurricane, W. Va. ; and mother-in­ Transportation in Wilmington, which law, Mildred Lloyd of Newark. later became Jones Motor Company. Services were held at the Spicer­ After retiring, he worked for Joan Moyer, nurse aid Mullikin Funeral Home in Newark. many years with Richard Lester Jr. Interment was held privately. He is survived by his wife of 43 Bear resident Joan "Cooke" Moyer died on Saturday, Oct. 18 years, Peggy Detwiler Gam; daugh­ 2003. ' Lynda Grace Rhoads, ters, Pattie and her husband David A. 65, secretary Newark resident Lynda Grace Rhoads died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Rhoads, 65, was born in Goshen, N.Y. She worked as a secretary at Phoebe Homes in Allentown, Pa., and also at the DuPont Company. Mrs. Rhoads enjoyed sewing and the outdoors, and loved her Dobermans. 1 lb. - $16.95 She was a former resident of 1 Ys lb. - $18.95 Allentown, Pa., and Hagerstown, Md. 2 lb. - $24.95 She is survived by her mother, full Dinner Louise Vaughn Grace of Newark; son, Michael and his wife Laura Rowe of Newark; sister, Donna Main Street, North East, Md Grace of Wisconsin; fiance, Richard Open 11:30 AM • Tues.- Sun. • Closed Mon. Peacock of Newark; and two grand­ daughters. 410-287-3541 Services were held at the PAGE 36 • NEWARK POST • OCTOBER 31, 2003 737-0724 • Fax 737-9019 DELAWARE VS. MAINE Blue Hens hope to avoid letdown this week before the Navy game that it was­ the I-AA poll. and that's what we have this By MARTY VALANIA n't as important as the conference "It was a great day to be a week. I expect a great week of games. But that was before rally­ Blue Hen," Keeler said. practice and a great effort. SCHEDULE NEWARK POST STAFF WRITER ing from a 14-point deficit on the Indeed it was, but how will the "We worked too hard to get As big as Delaware's win over road to a very good Division I-A Hens react this week? ahead of our self now. You can't 9 CITADR W41-7 team with loads of tradition and "I wanted to give them off look ahead in this conference or Division I-A Navy was, it will 9/13 CH 0 DW44-14 mean little if the ensuing hang­ in front of the second-largest Sunday," Keeler said. "But the all of a sudden you have a loss." over leads to a defeat in this crowd to ever witness a Blue Hen leadership council said they did­ With three losses and two in the 9(20 • CHESTER W 49-7 week's Atlantic-10 contest football game. That was before n't want to change the routine. conference, the game for Maine 9(2.7 at Hofstra w24-14 against Maine. Blue Hen nation celebrated like it We've talked all year about every is, essentially, a playoff game. Coach K.C. Keeler stressed hasn't in many years. That was league game being an Atlantic-1 0 The Black Bears knocked off 10/4 W& W41-7 before they moved up to No.2 in conference championship game James Madison 20-13 last week atUNH 22-21 in what was a must-win situation. 10/11 w Each of their games the rest of 10/18 R.ISlAND w55-10 the season is a must-win if they 10/25 at 'Navy 21-17 Blue Hen Football 2003 want to have any hope of going to w Corey's Kids enters its third str;light season this fall of taking groups of young boys and girls the NCAA I-AA playoffs. 11/1 MAINE 1 ages 13 and under to each of the 7 Delaware Football home games. Corey's Kids, founded by "Their backs are against the 1118 at Northeastern 12:30 .,__ _. Mike Corey, the Voice of the wall," Keeler said. 'They can't Delaware Blue Hens on the New River have another loss or their playoff 11/15 UMASS 1 94.7, along with the University of Delaware and the area hopes are over. 11/22 at Villanova 4 businesses, have teamed up once again to offer various "They're a hard-nosed team organizations the opportunity to take their group to see and they'll have a lot of payback a Blue Hen football game, and enjoy the many different in them for us going up there and winning streak - and we suspect activities and events planned throughout the day which beating them last year." the same type of physical game." include: Maine leads the Atlantic-1 0 in • Transportation provided by Creative Travel total defense, allowing an aver­ UD dominates series • A Corey's Kid T-Shirtfrom New Image age of just 276 yards per game. • A free meal at the Old Country Buffet The Black Bears, in fact, are Delaware holds a 19-5 edge in • FootbaU Toss to win additional prizes the overall series against the • Food Vouchers at the game courtesy of Corey's ranked highly in every defensive Email: [email protected] category. 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